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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Tire Distributors (ATD) is honored to announce its increased commitment to the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the nation's defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need. This year, ATD and Tire Pros are working together to raise $1.5 million, a 50% increase from 2021, to the Foundation through its "Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign."
The campaign launched June 1 and ran through Aug. 31. In addition to raising money towards this $1.5 million goal directly on the campaign website, ATD is also hosting a 5K for Heroes associates' fundraiser on Sept. 10, the Second Annual Gala for Heroes on Oct. 16, and the 32nd Annual Golf Classic to support GSF on Oct. 17. These events will include an appearance from Gary Sinise, a presentation of ATD's donation to the Foundation, and a performance by the Lt. Dan Band.
As part of the campaign, JR Motorsports, professional race car driver Josh Berry, and Tire Pros teamed up to raise awareness of the cause. Berry's No. 8 Chevrolet featured special colors and ATD's Summer for Heroes logo on the hood and quarter panels during the NASCAR Xfinity Series at The Glen in New York on Saturday, Aug. 20 and at the Daytona International Speedway's Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola on Friday, Aug. 26.
"It is an enormous honor to expand our support of the Gary Sinise Foundation with this year's Summer for Heroes campaign," said Stuart Schuette, president and CEO of ATD. "At ATD, we're passionate about helping first responders, veterans, and their families. We acknowledge that our nation's heroes face challenges – both physical and mental wellness – so if we can help even one person with our donation, then we know our efforts were a tremendous success."
In partnership with ATD's associates, manufacturers, vendor partners, and customers, the donations raised during the Summer for Heroes will help fund three Gary Sinise Foundation programs including:
- Relief & Resiliency: This program offers support for service members, first responders and veterans, as well as their families, before, during and after battle. As part of Relief & Resiliency, Snowball Express helps maintain traditions for children of fallen military heroes by providing fun experiences in an emotionally safe, warm and inclusive environment. In addition, working closely with the Boulder Crest Foundation as part of the Foundation's mental health initiatives, Boulder Crest uses its signature PATHH programs and the science of Posttraumatic Growth to promote recovery in the aftermath of their trauma.
- First Responders Outreach: By funding essential equipment, PPE, emergency relief and training for first responders, this program helps them perform to the best of their abilities.
- R.I.S.E.: Short for Restoring Independence, Supporting Empowerment, this program provides specially adapted smart homes and vehicles, home modifications and mobility devices for wounded heroes.
In 2021, ATD's Summer for Heroes campaign raised $1 million, which helped fund Boulder Crest Foundation's Warrior PATHH retreats to help the nation's heroes overcome post-traumatic stress and the Boulder Crest Foundation's Struggle Well program to support mental wellness of first responders.
To learn more or contribute to ATD's Summer for Heroes click here.
About American Tire Distributors
American Tire Distributors is one of the largest independent suppliers of tires to the replacement tire market. It operates more than 115 distribution centers, serving approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. The company offers an unsurpassed breadth and depth of inventory, frequent delivery and value-added services to tire and automotive service customers. American Tire Distributors employs approximately 4,500 associates across its distribution center network. In 2022, the company was recognized as one of Forbes' 2022 America's Best Mid-Sized Employers and the Most Loved Work Place by Newsweek.
About The Gary Sinise Foundation
The Gary Sinise Foundation was established under the philanthropic direction of award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, who has been an advocate of our nation's defenders for nearly 40 years. The Gary Sinise Foundation's mission is to serve our country by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. The Foundation's four programmatic pillars are our way of "doing a little more" for those who sacrifice so much for our country. As our Founder and Chairman Gary Sinise always says, "While we can never do enough for our defenders and their loved ones, we can always do a little more." That spirit of service is the bedrock of all of the Foundation's programs, which include R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) Program, Relief and Resiliency Program, Community and Education Program, the First Responders Outreach Program. For more information, please visit GarySiniseFoundation.org.
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PREP VOLLEYBALL: Central falls to Scottsbluff in five Sep 9, 2022 3 hrs ago Comments Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Madisyn Baillie Jeremiah Johnke/WyoSports Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CHEYENNE – The Cheyenne Central volleyball team lost to visiting Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 25-19, 24-26, 27-25, 23-25, 8-15 on Thursday night.The Indians got 13 kills from both Madisyn Baillie and Brooklynn Sullivan. Sullivan added 21 digs, while Baillie finished with 11.Libero Aubrey Trujillo added 14 digs, while Sophia Thomas chipped in with 20. Thomas also had 39 assists and seven kills.Joslyn Siedenberg posted 9.5 blocks to go with seven kills. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Aubrey Trujillo Sophia Thomas Sport Volleyball Scottsbluff Brooklynn Sullivan Kill Madisyn Baillie Central Recommended for you Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus Latest Special Section 2022 UW Football Preview To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Trending Now Cowboys storm back to beat Tulsa in 2OT Peasley rebounds in Cowboys' win over Tulsa Pokes not looking past Northern Colorado Pokes in the Pros: 11 former UW standouts on NFL rosters Wyoming 40, Tulsa 37, 2OT statistics
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EACH CHAPTER BUILDS ON ITSELF TO BECOME ONE LONG NARRATIVE WHEN WATCHED IN ORDER OR CAN BE ENJOYED INDIVIDUALLY
"BARBARA ANN" PREMIERES TODAY AT THE BEACH BOYS OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND THE SERIES WILL PLAY OUT OVER BACK-TO-BACK WEEKENDS
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four of The Beach Boys' most timeless and legendary songs – "Barbara Ann," "Don't Worry Baby," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," and "God Only Knows" – serve as the soundtrack to a stunning, unprecedented four-part video series that builds on itself to become one long narrative when watched in order or can be enjoyed individually. Directed by Andrew Litten, who's worked with Anderson .Paak, Pusha T, and Earth, Wind & Fire, the cinematic story, which was beautifully filmed in South Africa with a local cast of actors, captures what it's like to be young and in love as it traces a high school romance between surfing-obsessed Helena (Zoe Manoek) and Lucas (Toby De Goede), an aspiring photographer who's the new kid in town, and the difficult decisions they each must make as graduation looms and their futures beckon.
The video series will play out over back-to-back weekends and kicked off today with the first installment, "Barbara Ann," which introduces Helena, a young teen who spends her waking hours daydreaming about surfing and getting out of her small town. The story of Lucas, a boy who moves to town with his dad, will be told in the ensuing video, "Don't Worry Baby," which follows tomorrow, September 10th at 9 am PT on The Beach Boys Official YouTube Channel.
Watch "Barbara Ann" here: https://thebeachboys.lnk.to/BarbaraAnnMusicVideoPR
"Wouldn't It Be Nice," which details the pair's relationship, will premiere next Friday, September 16th at 9 am PT and it will all culminate with "God Only Knows" on Saturday, September 17th at 9 am PT, where young love is at a crossroads as high school comes to an end. Each chapter explores an aspect of escapism for the two main characters who are at the intersection of innocence and adulthood and mirrors the sentiments of the songs which were written in the mid-1960s when The Beach Boys were teenagers and young adults themselves and which resonant as strongly today as ever.
Director Andrew Litten said, "A recurring theme throughout The Beach Boys' music is the feeling of being young and in love. Their most iconic songs were written when they were between the ages of 15 to 21, so there's this exciting view on life that's immortalized in their lyrics. I wanted to do the same with the music videos by capturing the spontaneity and playfulness of being a teenager, fantasizing about the future, pursuing new passions, and falling in love. I wanted to capture the feeling after your first kiss or how it felt leaving home for college. Each video builds on itself to become one long narrative but it was also very important that each video could stand on its own. If you're watching chronologically, you become more invested in the characters."
In addition to the emotionally engaging story, the videos are filled with several Easter Eggs that pay homage to The Beach Boys legacy.
Video Schedule:
Friday, September 9th @ 6 am PT/9 am ET – "Barbara Ann"
Saturday, September 10th @ 9 am PT/12 pm ET – "Don't Worry Baby"
Friday, September 16th @ 9 am PT/12 pm ET – "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
Saturday, September 17th @ 9 am PT/12 pm ET – "God Only Knows"
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PREP TENNIS: South-Rawlins suspended due to weather Sep 9, 2022 2 hrs ago Comments Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CHEYENNE – Rain forced the suspension of Cheyenne South's tennis duals with visiting Rawlins on Thursday.Four of the 10 matches were completed with the Bison boys leading 3-1. Play will resume Friday morning. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Tennis Sport Boys Cheyenne South South Suspension Prep Dual Recommended for you Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus Latest Special Section 2022 UW Football Preview To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Trending Now Cowboys storm back to beat Tulsa in 2OT Peasley rebounds in Cowboys' win over Tulsa Pokes not looking past Northern Colorado Pokes in the Pros: 11 former UW standouts on NFL rosters Wyoming 40, Tulsa 37, 2OT statistics
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Torrington at Burns
Records: Torrington (0-2) at Burns (0-1)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. today at Broncs Stadium, Burns
Last Week: Burns lost 28-14 to Yuma, Colorado; Torrington lost 44-20 to Mitchell, Nebraska
Last meeting: Torrington won 24-6 on Oct. 22, 2021, in Torrington.
Facts: Burns’ running backs, quarterbacks and receivers played well in the loss to Yuma, according to coach Travis Romsa. One area in which the team really struggled was in the trenches. The team gave up 344 yards on the ground and rushed for just 10 yards. However, the biggest takeaway from the game for Romsa was that the team never quit. “We went down 7-0, and at that point, the team last year probably would have laid down and died,” Romsa said. “These kids, the whole game, kept bringing it and kept coming back.” ... This week, Burns hosts its second home game of the season against Torrington. The Trailblazers enter the game fresh off a 44-20 loss to Mitchell, Nebraska. The teams met last year on Burns’ final game of the regular season, with Torrington winning 24-6. ...The biggest thing Romsa feels the team needs to watch out for is the Trailblazers’ passing attack. “They are probably going to throw the ball 60-75% of the plays,” Romsa said. “We have to hopefully be ready to get pressure on the quarterback so we don’t give him all day to throw, and also to make sure we are in the right coverage to stop their throw game.”
Natrona at Central
Records: No. 4-ranked Natrona County (1-1) at Cheyenne Central (1-1)
Kickoff: 6 p.m. today at Riske Field, Cheyenne
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Last week: Natrona lost 33-7 to Cheyenne East; Central beat Kelly Walsh 21-3.
Last meeting: Natrona won 22-0 on Aug. 27, 2021, in Cheyenne.
Facts: Both teams have struggled to hang onto the football through the first two games. Central has seven turnovers, while the Mustangs have six. All of Natrona’s came during its loss to East. ... Natrona leads the state in total defense, giving up just 155 yards per game. It also leads 4A in rushing defense (64 ypg) and passing defense (91 ypg). ... Both teams are middle of the pack when it comes to total offense. Central is seventh (292 ypg), while Natrona ranks sixth (305). ... “We’re doing a good job of staying on schedule and moving the chains,” Central coach Mike Apodaca said. “But we’re getting into the red zone and turning the ball over. What’s unsettling is some of those turnovers have been unforced.” ... Indians quarterback Keagan Bartlett is fifth in 4A in rushing at 66 yards per game, while running back Mason Counter ranks sixth at 64. Counter isn’t expected to play tonight after suffering a shoulder injury against Kelly Walsh. ... Seven players have at least two receptions for Central. “We’ve done a good job of spreading the ball around,” Apodaca said. “We’re limiting three-and-outs.”
East at Thunder Basin
Records: No. 1-ranked East (2-0) at No. 3 Thunder Basin (2-0)
Kickoff: 6 p.m. today at Thunder Basin Stadium, Gillette
Last week: East won 33-7 against Natrona County; Thunder Basin won 36-21 at Rock Springs.
Last meeting: East lost 39-34 on Aug. 27, 2021, in Cheyenne.
Facts: Bolts receiver Kayden LaFramboise is second in Class 4A in receiving yards per game, but his six receiving touchdowns are four more than the next-best player. ... East senior linebacker Ethan Brinkman is tied for the state lead in defensive points per game (20.0). He is averaging 12 tackles per game. ... Thunder Basin leads the state in total offense (442 yards per game) and is second in total defense (242 ypg). “Defensively, they’re super aggressive, and really come at you fast and hard,” East coach Chad Goff said. “We have to be on our assignments, trust them and understand that even though Thunder Basin may twist, we’re in the right position, and we need to stay with what we do.” ... East is third in 4A in team offense (379 ypg) and first in scoring offense (40.0 points per game). ... The Thunderbirds’ seven turnovers forced are the most in the state. Six of those came in last week’s win at Natrona. ... “That’s not a place you come out of victorious very often, especially the way we won,” Goff said. “We’ve preached to our kids that turnovers are hard to overcome. Natrona had a lot of turnovers, but they did a good job of keeping their kids locked into the game and playing hard. That made it almost a four-quarter game for us.”
South at Kelly Walsh
Records: Cheyenne South (0-2) at Kelly Walsh (0-2)
Kickoff: 6 p.m. today at Harry Geldien Stadium, Casper
Last week: South lost 41-14 to Sheridan; Kelly Walsh lost 21-3 at Cheyenne Central.
Last meeting: South lost 70-14 on Aug. 27, 2021, in Cheyenne.
Facts: South linebacker Matt Rivera is tied for the Class 4A lead in defensive points per game at 20. He has 15 solo tackles, which is tied with teammate Damien Pino for most in the state. Pino is in a three-way tie for third at 17.5 defensive points per game. ... The Bison put up 224 yards of total offense during last week’s loss to Sheridan, which was nearly 40 more than they had against Thunder Basin. They also cut their turnovers from three to zero. “There were a lot of good things we saw on video and a ton of positives to build off of in that game, but there were a lot of drives where we shot ourselves in the foot,” first-year South coach Eli Moody said. “Our offense came to life in the second and third quarters, and we need more of that. Defensively, we were in the right spots, but we still need to work on our tackling fundamentals and rallying to the ball.” ... Moody described Kelly Walsh’s defense as opportunistic. The Trojans have nabbed five turnovers, which is tied for second-most in the state. “We’re really focusing on ball security so that doesn’t happen to us,” Moody said.
Pine Bluffs at Guernsey-Sunrise
Records: No. 1-ranked Pine Bluffs (1-0) at Guernsey-Sunrise (0-1)
Kickoff: 7 p.m. today at Viking Stadium, Guernsey
Last week: Pine Bluffs won at Shoshoni, 34-26; Guernsey-Sunrise lost to Wyoming Indian 40-6
Last meeting: Guernsey won 24-8 on Oct. 6, 2006, in Pine Bluffs.
Facts: Pine Bluffs enters Week 2 of their season looking to build on a 34-26 win over previously No. 1-ranked Shoshoni. The heat was a factor in the early stages of the game, but depth allowed coach Will Gray to substitute players in and out to keep them fresh. Gray said the team tackled much better in the game and ran the ball much more effectively than they thought they would. ... The team took a massive blow in the game, however. Senior running back Dalton Schaeffer, who ran for 187 yards and two touchdowns in the game, exited late with an upper-body injury. No timetable has been established for his return. ... This week, the team heads back out on the road to face off against Guernsey-Sunrise. The last time the teams met was 16 years ago, with the Vikings picking up a 24-8 win. Guernsey played its first game in the nine-man division last week, but fell 40-6 against Wyoming Indian. Despite the lopsided loss, Gray and his team are not taking Guernsey lightly. ... “They’ve got three really good players in Kolten Weinkauf, Aidan Noggle and Mason Collar,” Gray said. “They’re fast, they don’t have a ton of dudes out, but the kids they have out play really hard. We are expecting an improved team that we play, so we will have to be firing on all cylinders.”
– By Matt Atencio and Jeremiah Johnke, WyoSports
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This notorious hitchhiker could be making its way to your home with your student on break
READING, Pa., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As students leave home and return to college campuses, many will travel with a particularly annoying hitchhiker: bed bugs. It is nearly impossible to prevent bed bugs from being introduced to public areas such as hotel rooms, schools and healthcare facilities as the small insects hitchhike and can travel from place to place. The small pest might hitch a ride by climbing into luggage, attaching to clothing, bedding or other personal belongings.
Bed bugs are brown in color and about one-fourth an inch in diameter, resembling an apple seed or lentil. The blood-sucking critters bite and feed on people, leaving behind itchy red bumps on their skin. Known to be resilient, bed bugs can withstand extreme environments, surviving months without a blood meal and living in temperatures from near freezing to 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
Despite the name, bed bugs can be found in chair cushions, sofas, electrical outlets or baseboards in college dorms and apartments. Many second-hand furniture items students will be moving into dorms are also potential havens for bed bugs. To better protect students from a possible bed bug introduction, Thomas Dobrinska, Board Certified Entomologist for Ehrlich Pest Control, offers insights on where to look and what to do if you find bed bugs.
Where To Look For Bed Bugs:
- Beds: Called "bed" bugs, the first place students should look is in the bed. Not just in the mattress, bed bugs can hide in the smallest cracks in the bed frame and also in the box springs. If the frame is wood, check it thoroughly. Look throughout the mattress and check every wrinkle and space. Students can purchase bed bug mattress encasements for extra protection.
- Couches and chairs: Make sure that the couches and chairs in common areas are free from bed bugs, which can hitch a ride on people or their clothing and end up in rooms. Check the furniture thoroughly and remember that bed bugs can be very small, looking more like grains of pepper or apple seeds than insects.
- Baseboards: Although bed bugs are infamous for being in objects covered with fabric, the pest will hide anywhere. This includes the baseboards along the bottom walls of a room, in the electrical sockets and behind anything else against the wall.
- Dressers: Bed bugs love to attach to clothing to travel from place to place. Check the drawers and look for shed insect skins. The small pest can hide in the corners, pushed into the cracks or on the clothing stored there, too.
- Clothing: Piles of clothing, not uncommon in college dorms and fraternity houses, are the perfect areas for bed bugs to hide. Ensure the drawers, closets, laundry baskets and laundry rooms are free of bed bugs. Keep as much clothing off the ground as possible to reduce the risk of bed bug infestations.
What To Do If Bed Bugs Are Found
- Students should immediately contact the resident assistant, facility management or housing staff to prompt contacting pest control professionals.
- If bed bugs are found in a bedroom, do not throw out clothing or bedding. Wash bedding and clothes at a very high temperature to kill the bed bugs and the eggs and larvae. Keep clothing and bedding in sealed bags to prevent the pest from returning.
- Keeping the room clean is an important step in removal and prevention as bed bugs like to attach to clothing. Remove laundry from the floor or hang up shirts, pants and other clothing to deny the bug a safe haven. Vacuum often to reduce dust and debris regularly.
- Raise the bed off the floor. Regularly clean bedding and inspect bed frames, particularly if there is a wooden bed frame. Bed bugs will hide in the smallest cracks or crevices on a frame.
For more information on bed bug control and prevention, please visit www.jcehrlich.com.
ABOUT EHRLICH PEST CONTROL
For nearly a century, customers have trusted Ehrlich Pest Control to protect their families, homes and businesses from pests and the health threats and damages they can cause.
Since its founding in Reading, PA in 1928, Ehrlich has expanded to serve across the United States, with more than 50 offices serving nearly 20 states and the District of Columbia. With its team of highly trained, local experts, Ehrlich provides proactive pest control solutions through monitoring, prevention, and maintenance. Those solutions include general pest control, rodent, termite, bed bug, mosquito, wildlife management, and TAP (thermal, acoustical, pest control) insulation services, and more. Ehrlich is part of Rentokil, the world's largest pest control company. Rentokil and its companies, including Florida Pest Control, Western Exterminator and Presto-X Pest Control, provide commercial and residential pest control to customers in the United States and Canada.
For more information, visit Ehrlich at jcehrlich.com and connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.
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The Laramie High tennis squads competed in a rare early-Thursday competition on their home courts and swept the visiting Rawlins teams.
The Plainsmen won 5-0 to improve to 9-1 on the season. The Lady Plainsmen prevailed 4-1 to bump their overall record to 8-2.
Plainsmen juniors Spencer Killpack and Carson Krueger had one of the two closest matches going to three sets when they beat the Outlaws tandem of Caleb Anderson and Connor Holcomb 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 at No. 1 doubles.
The other match to go the distance was at girls No. 1 singles when Rawlins’ Kirsten Anderson beat junior Mia Wallhead 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.
Other Plainsmen wins came from sophomore Paulo Mellizo 6-3, 6-0 against Spencer Searle at No. 1 singles; junior Declan O’Connor 6-4, 6-1 against Lincoln Searle at No. 2 singles; seniors Macoy Callihan and Gage Hepworth 6-4, 6-3 against James Laird and Jack Sarrey at No. 2 doubles; and junior Ryan Dennis and junior Matthew Pikal 6-0, 6-1 against Justus Woods and Jerico Schwinck at No. 3 doubles.
Lady Plainsman sophomore Hannah Peterson won her No. 2 singles match against Kadence Chavez 6-2, 6-1.
All three Laramie doubles teams won with 6-0, 6-0 results. They were senior Ruby Dorrell and junior Morgan Moore at No. 1; sophomore Makeda Proctor and freshman Chloe Wallhead at No. 2; and freshmen Peyton Thorburn and Ava Wallhead.
The LHS teams will next host Torrington at 4 p.m. today for Senior Day.
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DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As academic institutes around the globe fully reopen their campuses to students, the market need for cozy dorm bedding has also been steadily and rapidly increasing. Bedsure recognized the demand and offered incoming and returning dorm residents the most affordable dorm room essentials bundles. The thoughtfully selected items in the bundles have been well received with a near-instant sell-out.
With the new school year starting on most campuses, Bedsure has restocked its back-to-school lineup to help those who haven't been able to get cozy to turn their empty dorm room into a cozy den.
Sold Out in Days
In early June, Bedsure officially kicked off its first-ever Back-To-School program with four carefully selected bundles aiming to address the needs of various incoming dorm residents. Among the four convenient and affordable bundle offerings, the two budget-friendly Bedsure Dorm Room Essential Bundles received the most popularity and were sold out within eight days.
The popularity of the Bedsure Dorm Room Essential Bundle and the Bedsure Dorm Room Essential Bundle Special Edition came as no surprise, as the bundles addressed several problems that a dorm resident could face during the new exciting life chapter.
Affordable
All the bundles were offered at unprecedented affordability with savings of at least 50% compared to market competition. The Bedsure back-to-school dorm room essential bundles come with everything one needs and more to turn their dorm into a cozy den for just $99.99. Conveniently making cozy sleep in a dorm room is no longer a luxury.
"…perfect for a college student."
A verified customer by the name of Keke Whitehead said about the Bedsure Reversible Comforter Set included in the bundle.
Convenient
The 9-piece bundle is a one-time purchase option that includes two pillows, one pillow sham, one pillowcase, one flat sheet, one fitted sheet, one comforter, one bed skirt, and one mattress pad. The bundle is the perfect option for those moving into a dorm and can effortlessly and comprehensively decorate a dorm bed with just one purchase.
Cozy
No corners are cut with the Bedsure dorm bundles. The included mattress pad adds cushioning to the stiff mattress for extra softness and comfort, providing hardworking students with a cloud-like sleeping experience after a long school day. The bundled microfiber comforter is soft but sturdy. Its diamond pattern quilting brings durability and year-round coziness to dorm life. In addition, the two Bedsure Hotel Pillows bring a luxury hotel-like experience to the dorm, ensuring sufficient rest time to wake up completely refreshed.
"I used this for my mattress in my dorm and it absolutely saved my life! I did not feel a single spring from my mattress."
A verified customer by the name of Brianna Zunun said about the Bedsure Quilted Mattress Pad.
All of the bundles help incoming and returning dorm residents to prepare for their new dorm life with the home-like coziness at a valuable cost with just one purchase.
Last Call
The Bedsure dorm room essential bundles were sold out in as little as eight days. As college campuses around the nation revitalize, Bedsure is making more units available in the first come, first serve fashion, for those still struggling to find the right bedding to get cozy at their empty college dorm.
About Bedsure
From the moment you wake up to the second you fall asleep, Bedsure aims to make you and your family comfortable. Founded in 2016, Bedsure is a leading home textile manufacturer with products sold to over 25 million customers in the US and Europe. Since its founding, Bedsure has maintained a compound growth rate of 100% for five consecutive years. While Bedsure has grown into a global company with diverse products to meet different customer needs, its focus on comfortable home products and everyday value stays the same.
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Although not as significant as this time last season, the injury bug has caught up with and bit the Laramie High football team.
The number of injuries can be considered relatively low, but it’s where and who that is noticeable — especially with respect to team leadership.
“I’ve never been a part of this in any program I’ve coached when three of our four captains are out this week,” Plainsmen coach Paul Ronga said. “That never bodes well when your leaders and captains are out.
“But overall, we are still pretty good with almost double the amount of players from a year ago when we were in the low 20s, and now we are in the low 40s. But it still catches up when your captains go out.”
LHS captains not playing today at Sheridan with kickoff slated for 6 p.m. at Homer Scott Field are seniors Mahlon Morris, Jessie Cruz and Reese McIntyre. The remaining captain since the season opener three weeks ago is senior offensive and defensive lineman Abraham Bangoura.
Ronga said Morris, who started inside linebacker and receiver, is questionable with a possibility of returning the last couple of games for the season. Cruz, who started on the offensive and defensive line, and McIntyre, at receiver and weakside linebacker, could return to action next week.
According to a depth chart released earlier in the week, replacing on the field leadership against the Broncs will be senior captain Kidus Merrill, who will start in place of Morris at receiver. Interim captains will be seniors Mike Jaskolski at strongside linebacker, Adrien Calderon at receiver and cornerback and Mason Branch at receiver and free safety.
Stepping in for Cruz will be sophomore Dealyn Robinson at offensive right tackle and junior Tyler Ennist at defensive end. In place of McIntyer will be senior Max Alexander at receiver and sophomore Fisher Frude at weakside linebacker. Junior Sam Keith will start at inside linebacker in place of Morris.
“It’s our first road game and it’s new to us as some of the guys have never traveled this distance or been on the road,” Ronga said. “We’ve had consecutive weeks at home, so it definitely is a transition for us.”
The Plainsmen (0-2) lost to Natrona County 40-0 to begin the season and came up just short of a 21-20 outcome while hosting Campbell County last week.
“You can’t get any closer than one point, and a lot of things went into that,” Ronga said. “We addressed it this week and we are trying to make amends. But when go up against a powerhouse like Sheridan, that’s tough. You can’t ask for a tougher test going against the state champions.”
Ronga said he and his staff worked this week with fine-tuning in all three phases of the game.
“Offensively, issues with penalties — costly and untimely penalties,” he said. “Defensively, trying to shore up coverages and being more in tune with an offense in anticipating a pass and being prepared for it. We have given up a lot of scores through the air this year. Special teams, making some adjustments with personnel and tweaking areas where we had issues with a couple of different teams.
“This is all part of football — constantly a chess game, moving pieces around and constant adjustments in all way to try and get better.”
The opponent
Sheridan (2-0) began the season with a thrilling 24-21 home win against Cheyenne Central. According to The Sheridan Press, the Broncs won the game with a 15-yard field goal by senior Colson Coon with 1 second left on the clock. That was after he missed a 35-yarder wide left with 22 seconds left, but Central turned the ball over for another late chance.
Coon also leads Class 4A in rushing with 317 total yards (158.5 per game) on 33 attempts and a long of 83.
The Broncs then beat Cheyenne South 41-14 in Cheyenne last week.
Sheridan recently won five state titles in 2015-17, 2019 and 2021. The Broncs beat Rock Springs 45-27 for the championship last season.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supreme Court of Texas upheld an appellate ruling in favor of The John M. O'Quinn Foundation in its 12-year battle with Darla Lexington, the longtime companion of the late John O'Quinn (1941-2009), who sought to recover 50 percent of Mr. O'Quinn's Estate. In this latest litigation with Ms. Lexington, Bracewell LLP successfully represented The O'Quinn Foundation in the trial court and in the appellate courts.
The O'Quinn Foundation is the sole beneficiary of the famed trial lawyer's nine-figure estate. In July 2021, the Houston Court of Appeals affirmed entirely the trial court's dismissal of all claims brought by Lexington against The O'Quinn Foundation and others related to a prior settlement between the parties, the ownership of certain real estate, and the disinterment of O'Quinn's remains. The Court rejected Lexington's claim that she was O'Quinn's common-law spouse, as well as her claim that she owned the real estate on which O'Quinn was buried. On September 2, 2022, the Texas Supreme Court declined to accept Lexington's appeal, effectively ending the long-running saga and finding in favor of The O'Quinn Foundation.
"The John M. O'Quinn Foundation is pleased that the Texas Supreme Court brought an end to this long-running legal battle and honored Mr. O'Quinn's final wish that his Foundation would continue his legacy of charitable giving," said Bracewell's Christopher L. Dodson, who represented The O'Quinn Foundation, along with Warren W. Harris and Jeffrey L. Oldham.
Established in 1986, The John M. O'Quinn Foundation supports a wide variety of charitable activities, including conservation, education, healthcare and programs benefiting underprivileged youth in Houston and the surrounding areas. Rob Wilson, III, current President and long-time Trustee of The O'Quinn Foundation, as well as a close friend of Mr. O'Quinn prior to his death in 2009, reports that as of June 30, 2022, The O'Quinn Foundation has awarded more than $155 million in grants to charities in the Greater Houston and surrounding areas.
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University of Wyoming cornerback Cam Stone will be the first to admit his performance wasn’t up to par in the early stages of last week’s home opener against Tulsa.
Starting just his second game at the college level, though, the sophomore showed poise beyond his years when it mattered most.
After giving up a handful of catches for close to 100 yards during the first half, Stone didn’t allow a single completion in the final two quarters. With roughly eight minutes remaining, Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin fired a shot toward the end zone that could’ve put the Golden Hurricane up by 14, all but putting the game out of reach. Instead, Stone broke up the pass, Tulsa missed its field goal attempt, and UW quarterback Andrew Peasley hit Joshua Cobbs three plays later on a 51-yard touchdown throw to even the score.
The Cowboys gave the ball back on a fumble inside the red zone in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter, giving Tulsa an opportunity to drive the field and win the game with a field goal. Once again, Stone stepped up with a game-saving play.
Brin completed a third-down pass to Keylon Stokes, who turned up the field with room to run. Just as Stokes was approaching midfield, however, Stone leveled his shoulder into the football, forcing a fumble that the Pokes recovered. UW went on to win 40-37 in double-overtime.
“I was thinking, ‘Do I try to strip him, or do I just try to get him down, knowing the time situation?’” Stone said. “I just leaned into him, and one thing led to another, and the ball came out. It was the best of both worlds.”
UW cornerbacks coach Benny Boyd – who, like Stone, joined the program prior to the 2020 season – has witnessed the Angleton, Texas product’s growth up close over the past few years. Boyd cannot understate how pivotal this late forced fumble was, in terms of giving the Cowboys a chance to win the game, but also Stone’s development as he settles into his new role as a focal point of the defense.
“It’s a big deal,” Boyd said. “I put a lot of pressure on all those guys to be their best, but I put a lot of pressure on Cam, specifically, because he has been here with me for three years. To see that, I was really happy for him. There is nothing like success to foster confidence.
“We can talk about things until we’re blue in the face, show film and have practice reps, but until you’re out there live in a game, when the stakes are high, and you can come up with those types of plays, you really don’t know. For him, as a younger player who is still growing into his own, I was really excited to see how he bounced back from not having a great first half, and to finish strong like he did.”
Confidence is key
Having confidence within oneself is pivotal to having success at the college level, but as Boyd points out, this is especially true at the cornerback position.
“You’re on the island, as they say,” Boyd says. “You’re by yourself. A lot of times, at other positions, if you make a mistake, there’s someone there to back you up. D-line, you have the linebackers, you have the safeties. Linebackers, you have the DBs.
“If we make a mistake at our position, the guy in the stripes is putting his arms above his head (to signal a touchdown), and nobody wants to see that.”
This sense of pressure is one of the things Stone enjoys most about the position.
Due to his speed, Stone’s high school coaches initially saw him as a running back. However, he was drawn to the challenges that come with playing cornerback, such as how mentally focused and technically sound one must be to succeed.
Stone carries himself with more confidence than a player with his level of experience might typically have. In his opinion, having such a mindset comes with the territory.
“It just comes with playing the position I play, I guess,” Stone said. “That position, you have to have confidence or they’ll eat you alive out there. I just feel like I need that.”
Room to grow
Despite a strong finish in last weekend’s win, Stone isn’t satisfied with where he’s at through two games.
“Honestly, I haven’t been pleased with my play,” Stone said. “I feel like there is a lot I can get better at, and a lot more I need to know. I’m just grateful that I have the opportunity to experience these things now. There is still a lot of season and a lot of years left.”
UW defensive coordinator Jay Sawvel agrees that, like the rest of the defense, Stone has room for improvement.
The Cowboys have allowed an average of 338.5 passing yards per game, with opponents completing 65.2% of their passes, both of which rank last in the Mountain West in the early stages of the 2022 season. However, Sawvel also believes these inconsistencies will start to dwindle as the year goes on, adding that “each week, I anticipate him getting better.”
“Just as with any young player, I think the biggest thing people have to do is have a consistency of technique,” Sawvel said. “When you say, ‘Let’s go press,’ the closer you move to the line of scrimmage, the more exact you better be. You better be right, because if you get it wrong, then that guy is behind you.
“That’s sometimes the biggest challenge for a younger player that you have to work through a little bit.”
Setting an example
Given the roster turnover the Cowboys experienced on defense during the offseason, Stone has been called upon to fill a leadership role, despite being just a first-year starter.
Boyd, in particular, placed this pressure on Stone, noting that “leadership is the burden of talent.” Stone has relished the opportunity, adding that he learned a lot from 2021 starters Azizi Hearn and C.J. Coldon, who are now at UCLA and Oklahoma, respectively. He still stays in contact with the former Cowboys cornerback duo, and credits them for helping prepare him for the moment.
“(I’m) just being more vocal,” Stone said. “Saying things that people may not like, but knowing that it needs to be said.”
In addition to becoming more vocal, Stone has also led through example – something that was on full display late in the first half last Saturday.
Stone attempted to jump a route on the edge, but came up short, and Tulsa receiver Isaiah Epps turned what would’ve been a short gain into a 54-yard reception. Stone didn’t give up on the play, however, chasing Epps down at the Wyoming 10-yard line to prevent a touchdown. The Cowboys ultimately held the Golden Hurricane to a field goal on the drive, which proved to be pivotal in a game that was tied after regulation.
“I’m always going to have some effort out there,” Stone said. “I don’t want to get scored on, ever, especially with that play. I jumped the route, and he threw a perfect ball to his outside shoulder, and I just had it in me where I couldn’t let myself go out like that.”
Looking back on this play excites Sawvel, who says it makes coaching easier when a player is committed to giving such a high level of effort.
“What happens is, when a guy works, he’ll always have a chance to get better,” he said. “When you have to ask a guy to work, beg a guy to work, or that type of thing, it doesn’t work. That’s not the way you get better.
“When a guy has that kind of competitiveness and work (ethic) to him, he’ll get better at the things he has to get better at.”
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 25 years after graduating from Yale, acclaimed Grammy® Award-winning musician, composer, arranger, guitarist Bryce Dessner returns to New Haven to embark on a multi-year residency as the inaugural Artist-in-Residence at the newly opened Yale Schwarzman Center (YSC), in collaboration with extraordinary musicians, artists, thinkers, and doers at and beyond Yale, and produced in partnership with ArKtype / Thomas O. Kriegsmann. As a feature of the multi-project residency, Dessner has assembled and commissioned new multi-disciplinary works from a roster of women creators to be performed this season —including Julia Bullock, Ash Fure, Nathalie Joachim, Kaneza Schaal & Anna Thorvaldsdóttir —whose work amplifies their lived experiences across gender, race, and culture.
Each artist, including Dessner, will spend time on Yale's campus engaging in research as they develop new works to debut at YSC beginning this fall and extending into the next year, as well as a major new theatrical project produced by ArKtype in association with partners worldwide. The Dessner residency series of commissioned works will be free and open to the public. Additionally, Dessner will offer master classes to students and alumni, various public events, and will join events hosted for the New Haven community.
"Julia, Ash, Nathalie, Kaneza and Anna are artists with a capital A—they defy genres and blur boundaries between space, composition, and performance," said Dessner. "I'm excited to harness our collaborative energy as we build a community for students, local musicians, and in my case, old colleagues and friends—to be able to expose them to new kinds of genres, new experiences, and all the possibilities within and beyond the music industry."
In spring 2023, Dessner will punctuate his time in New Haven performing with his pioneering minimalist group Dream House Quartet. The group will present US and world premieres of works commissioned by YSC by Dessner and Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdóttir, among additional works by Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Philip Glass and more. Formed in 2018, Dream House Quartet fuses classical and contemporary musical forms, featuring luminaries Katia and Marielle Labèque on duelling pianos along with Dessner and David Chalmin on electric guitars to perform genre-bending compositions.
Following the slate of new commissions, Dessner will embark on the creation of a new music-theater work in partnership with acclaimed Director Kaneza Schaal to be announced and premiered in future seasons.
Most music fans know Dessner as one of the five members of The National, one of the most celebrated indie-rock bands of recent years and winner of a Grammy Award for best alternative album for its "Sleep Well Beast" (2017). The National continues to perform globally at major venues and festivals like Pitchfork, Primavera Sound, All Points East and Lollapalooza.
With compositions and performances that zig zag between classical or contemporary, electro, rock and jazz, Dessner has worked with artists such as Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Paul Simon, Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Jonny Greenwood, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Justin Peck, Ragnar Kjartansson, Katia and Marielle Labèque, and Taylor Swift, among others.
"I'm most often inspired by people who are different than me, who have a challenging idea, and so, I tend to enjoy working not only with untrained musicians, student musicians, musicians from different cultures, but also non-musical partners like writers, choreographers, filmmakers and visual artists," said Dessner. "That's why I am eager to reconnect with a deeper well at the Yale Schwarzman Center and truly give back to a place that fostered my own growth as a musician."
As an increasingly high-profile presence in the world of film score composition, including Alejandro González Iñárritu's Oscar®-winning The Revenant, Dessner is one of the most sought-after composers of his generation, working with artists across a variety of genres. He also has written orchestral, chamber, and vocal compositions for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Orchestre de Paris, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Kronos Quartet, BAM Next Wave Festival, Edinburgh International Festival, Carnegie Hall, Sydney Festival, eighth blackbird, Roomful of Teeth, Sō Percussion and New York City Ballet, among others.
The Bryce Dessner Residency is one in a series of highlights in YSC's public programming this fall—a much anticipated season that celebrates the Center's activation of live performances following a four-year renovation and subsequent pandemic-related offsets. For more information on YSC's fall programming visit https://schwarzman.yale.edu.
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Jadyn Adams, who covers Northern Colorado for the Greeley Tribune, weighs in on what Wyoming can expect this weekend against the Bears.
One of the things Wyoming has had problems with in recent years is putting away FCS teams.
What’s going to be Northern Colorado’s key to keeping this one close?
Limiting penalties. They had more than 500 yards of offense in their first game against Houston Baptist, but they lost, and those penalties were a killer; 105 yards (in penalties) is crazy. That’s a whole football field, and then some. If they can really lock in, then they have a shot. But we’ll see.
The Bears have two talented quarterbacks, and both were highly touted high school recruits at one time.
What does the quarterback situation look like, and how do you see them using that position on Saturday?
The official story is Dylan (McCaffrey) is currently day-to-day with an injury. They won’t give details, but I think Jacob Sirmon is the guy you need to go to. He had some mistakes, but some of that was not having enough help. A lot of freshmen are on the O-line. But, at least to me, they looked more cohesive when he was leading the charge.
Also, in terms of health, if you want Dylan later in the season, and you feel confident in his leadership and what he’s going to be able to do, I think you sit him out. It’s a game that matters, but when you’re going for the Big Sky championship, it doesn’t count.
Who are some other names to watch who could make an impact this weekend?
Absolutely Trevis Graham. He’s the grad transfer at wide receiver, and he made some great catches last weekend. Things just seem to be flowing with him on the field. Elijah Dotson is a great running back. He came from Sacramento State, and he had some good runs. If Sirmon is the guy they go to, I would also say Alec Pell is a guy to watch out for. He had 68 yards on eight catches; the longest one was 23 yards.
Those are probably the guys (to watch) on offense. For defense, I want to say David Hoage, but he’s going to be out for who knows how long – if not the season. At this point, I’m uncertain. I need some more time to see the defense. There needs to be some guys that step up, and I didn’t quite see that on Saturday.
On defense, what would you say is the strength of that group?
(Linebacker) Vincent King had a couple of good tackles. He had a big sack. If he can get going, he’s someone who could impress. (Defensive lineman) Nick Norris had some good tackles. I just think it’s getting everyone on the same page. Last year, they did a great job defensively. It depended on the game, but overall, they had a good season. I was relatively impressed, at least in comparison to past years.
It’s just getting on the same page. There were missed assignments, there were some communication issues, and cleaning up that small stuff will take them a long way.
Outside of the penalties, what were some of the things that gave them trouble against Houston Baptist?
Houston Baptist came in really wanting to win. They were aggressive, and they were physical, for better or worse. I know there were some controversial calls, but they really wanted to win. (HBU coach) Vic Shealy said after the game that he wasn’t particularly impressed with his guys. He said there were mistakes on their side, but they were really eager. Ismail Mahdi, their tailback, was impressive. He made some really great plays.
I think they just caused disruption, and when you have those communication issues, and you have guys just making little mistakes, if you can take advantage of those, you go a long way, and you win the game. That’s what they did. Then forced fumbles shifted everything. They took advantage, and I was impressed.
What’s your prediction for what we’re going to see on Saturday?
I think they will have hopefully learned their lesson coming into this weekend. The offense surprised me, so I’m going to say 35-27 in favor of Wyoming. I don’t know that UNC is strong enough to beat them, not after their double-overtime win last weekend. But I also think UNC is good enough to give them a run for their money, if they actually get everything together.
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Local landscaping business, which embodies CASE's commitment to being a company on the move & delivering real-world innovation, wins six-month use of a CASE CTL & a year of business mentoring
RACINE, Wis., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Some horsepower-enhanced news is breaking today in Fort Valley, Ga. (population 8,817) as CASE Construction Equipment named Terry McNair and his local Fort Valley landscaping company Real Turf Solutions the recipient of the CASE Kickstart business development program for 2022.
"We salute Terry for his entrepreneurial spirit, people-first approach and dedication to his entire team," says Terry Dolan, vice president — North America, CASE Construction Equipment. "Although we have more than 180 years of experience at CASE, we – like Terry – are making moves like a startup and creating solutions rooted in customer need. Through CASE Kickstart, we're honored to help the men and women who operate our equipment every day further their business aspirations and reach their dreams."
For McNair, the drive for meaningful change in his business started with a very real and personal experience. "My oldest son was diagnosed with cancer when he was 10 and we were told he'd never walk again. It changed my perspective and goals. Today he has been fully cured." After countless hours in hospitals and days away from his work, McNair's vision for his business, which is located 25 miles southwest of Macon, evolved. "We started to make changes. I hired a new management team and developed a culture of 'changing lives.' Everything has changed for the better since," he said.
As part of the grand-prize package, McNair will deploy a CASE compact track loader and attachment into his business for six months and receive one year of business consultation with Envisor Consulting. Owners Ken Thomas and Ben Gandy will take a deep dive into McNair's business through their proprietary Green Dot Operating System, which provides a roadmap that simplifies, streamlines and ensures organizational development success and long-term sustainability.
Equipment support, training and related counsel is being provided by Georgia-based CASE dealer Tidewater Equipment Company.
Four CASE Kickstart runners up were also named — each has earned a six-month online training subscription from Envisor Academy — Envisor's online education hub, which houses online education courses, seminars and workshops that will help the honorees apply proven landscaping business principles to their operations.
The four runners up are Darren Peters of Peters' Patio and Landscape (St. Kenyon, Minnesota), Ricky Parmar of Castleridge Landscaping (Rocky View County, Alberta, Canada), William Lindsey of Luxe Applied Sciences (Strasburg, Colorado), and Alex Mackay of Beaumack Solutions (Three Hills, Alberta, Canada).
For more information on CASE Construction Equipment, and its entire lineup of solutions and services for the landscaping industry, visit CaseCE.com/landscaping.
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University of Wyoming defensive lineman Gavin Meyer, right, and linebacker Easton Gibbs, left, tackle Tulsa’s Jordan Ford on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. Michael Smith/For WyoSports
After a rough start to his UW career, junior quarterback Andrew Peasley rebounded by earning Mountain West offensive player of the week honors in his second game with the Cowboys. Peasley racked up 301 yards of total offense while completing 20 of 30 passes with no turnovers and a pair of touchdowns. He also led a pair of scoring drives in the fourth quarter to erase a 10-point deficit and force overtime. Quarterback play was one of the few bright spots in Northern Colorado’s loss to Houston Baptist last week, with former Power Five products Jacob Sirmon and Dylan McCaffrey combining to throw for 425 yards, four touchdowns and an interception on 65% passing. McCaffrey is currently day-to-day with an injury.
Advantage: Push
Running back
The Cowboys’ running game underwhelmed in last week’s win over Tulsa, averaging only 3.9 yards per carry, but part of this was likely a byproduct of their two most experienced backs – Titus Swen and Dawaiian McNeely – playing through injuries. Redshirt freshman DQ James had a pair of catches for 34 yards in the fourth quarter and overtime, and could see increased playing time if UW pulls away from the Bears. UNC has a talented running back of its own in Elijah Dotson, who was a two-time first-team All-Big Sky honoree at Sacramento State. Dotson rushed for 59 yards on 10 carries and caught four passes for 43 yards and a touchdown last week.
Advantage: Wyoming
Wide receiver/tight end
Wyoming struggled to make plays in the passing game in a season-opening loss to Illinois, going 0 for 5 in contested catch opportunities. The Pokes improved significantly in this department against Tulsa, coming up with three receptions on four contested targets. They also got the tight ends more involved, with Parker Christensen recording 45 yards on four catches. Trevis Graham Jr. led the Bears with 83 yards and two touchdowns on three receptions in their opener, while Alec Pell had a team-high eight catches for 68 yards and a score.
Advantage: Wyoming
Offensive line
Both teams have young offensive lines, but Wyoming’s has shown more poise so far this year. The Cowboys have yet to allow a sack through two games, while Northern Colorado gave up five sacks in its only test of 2022. With the Pokes coming off a performance in which they got to the quarterback four times, UNC could be in for a long day in the trenches.
Advantage: Wyoming
Defensive line
In addition to recording four sacks, UW is coming off an impressive performance in terms of stopping the run. The Cowboys allowed only 61 yards on 32 carries, with Tulsa failing to record a run of more than nine yards. Their 84.3 Pro Football Focus run defense grade is the highest this year by a Mountain West team against an FBS opponent. Northern Colorado, meanwhile, got run all over by Houston Baptist, giving up 207 yards on the ground, with Ismail Mahdi going for 184 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.
Advantage: Wyoming
Linebackers
It might’ve taken a game to get settled in, but Wyoming appears poised to continue its trend of strong play at the linebacker position. Easton Gibbs recovered a fumble for a touchdown on the second play from scrimmage last week, and finished with a team-high eight tackles. Shae Suiaunoa added seven tackles, including five solo stops and a sack, with both improving their tackling after a rocky start to the season. The fact that UNC gave up more than 300 yards passing and 200 yards rushing doesn’t bode well for the linebacker group, which shares a decent portion of the blame for these struggles.
Advantage: Wyoming
Defensive backs
After boasting the No. 1 pass defense in the Mountain West last year, the Pokes currently rank last in the conference with 338.5 yards allowed per game on 65.2% passing. Despite a 460-yard, three-touchdown performance by Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin, however, UW did show promise down the stretch. Brin was 5 of 11 after throwing a touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter, while failing to convert on five third-down throws in the fourth quarter and overtime. Cornerback Cam Stone also forced a key fumble in the final two minutes of regulation, with nickelback Keonte Glinton recovering the loose ball near midfield. Northern Colorado allowed 305 yards and four touchdowns on 15 of 29 passing last week, but defensive back Dustin Johnson did come up with an interception for the Bears.
Advantage: Wyoming
Special teams
The leg of kicker John Hoyland was a major part of Wyoming’s week one win, as the sophomore earned MW special teams player of the week honors after going 4 of 5 on field goal attempts with a career-long 55-yarder to spark the Cowboys' comeback. He also had touchbacks on six of his seven kickoffs, and made all four of his extra-point attempts. Clayton Stewart also impressed, averaging 47.8 yards on five punts, with three going for 50 yards or more. Special teams wasn’t a strong point for UNC last week, as Hunter Green missed his only field goal attempt, and Devin Bale averaged just 36.6 yards on five punts.
Advantage: Wyoming
Final score: Wyoming 42, Northern Colorado 17
Josh Criswell covers the University of Wyoming for WyoSports. He can be reached at jcriswell@wyosports.net or 307-755-3325. Follow him on Twitter at @criswell_sports.
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BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catapult PR-IR (www.catapultpr-ir.com), a narrative-driven public relations agency for B2B tech companies, today announced its 23rd anniversary. Catapult provides strategic public relations programs and narrative services to B2B tech firms around the world and helps clients generate awareness and lead market positions, especially within the software delivery space.
"We are excited to enter our 23rd year serving the B2B tech community, and we are especially proud of our impact on companies in software delivery, DevOps, Cloud, and Kubernetes," said Terri Douglas, co-founder and principal at Catapult PR. "Throughout our tenure, we've learned the importance of delivering high-value services to clients. By honoring these practices for 23 years, we've helped dozens of companies stand out, and generate awareness and recognition from important industry stakeholders."
Since launching in 1999, Catapult PR has helped B2B technology companies stand out and lead markets through its narrative-driven PR strategy. In addition to core PR services, Catapult PR created an entirely new approach to positioning and messaging called Strategic Narrative Marketing. Its Strategic Narrative Marketing practice helps companies across the globe become industry drivers by developing and executing a narrative-driven strategy to company messaging and category development.
Catapult has deep industry knowledge of the B2B enterprise software industry and has played an integral role in dozens of companies' journeys to category and industry leadership. This highly strategic approach to public relations helps position organizations at the forefront of their industries and catches the attention of potential investors and customers. Catapult offers a blend of media relations, content marketing, social media and thought leadership that delivers results that impact clients' greatest organizational goals.
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Mayor R. Rex Parris shared the lessons learned from the City's effort to achieve net-zero in 2019 and to become the first hydrogen city in the U.S.
LANCASTER, Calif., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- City of Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris addressed global business and government leaders in Tokyo, Japan for World Smart Energy Week. Parris' keynote address focused on the City's early effort to reach net-zero energy, which was achieved in 2019, and its recent efforts to become the first hydrogen city in the U.S.
"Since my first term as mayor in 2008, I have prioritized improving the environmental and economic conditions for the citizens of Lancaster. We started by searching for solutions that could help leverage locally available resources and seeking out partners that could help us make the most of those solutions in our City," Parris said during his keynote speech.
Over the course of Parris' five terms as mayor, he has transformed Lancaster into a renewable energy leader by attracting more than $2 billion of investment in green companies and technologies. The City of Lancaster's business investors include BYD, which manufactures electric buses; Heliogen, which generates hydrogen from concentrated solar energy; SGH2, which gasifies wastepaper into hydrogen; and Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), which converts organic waste into renewable natural gas and hydrogen. The City also started its own utility company, Lancaster Energy, allowing residents access to local renewable energy at lower prices.
"Lancaster's hydrogen journey is just beginning. Our partnerships, especially with Namie and the Japanese business community, demonstrate how a small city in the California desert can take control of its trajectory and turn that desert into a green energy asset," said Parris. "We remain steadfast in our commitment to hydrogen and look forward to a day when hydrogen is a common solution across the state of California, the United States, and the broader Pacific."
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BEIJING, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 5th, the World Winter Sports (Beijing) Expo 2022 (hereinafter referred to as the "WWSE"), co-hosted by Asia Digital Group, was concluded in Shougang Park, Beijing. Since its inception in 2016, it has been held annually and backed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations (AIOWF), the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG), the Chinese Olympic Committee and the All-China Sports Federation.
As a legacy of the Olympic Winter Games, the WWSE 2022 has continued the theme of "The Power of Ice & Snow". Aiming to realize the connection with international winter sports resources to stimulate the development of China's ice and snow industry, it has integrated exhibitions, forums, industry docking and supporting activities in a comprehensive manner to build a bridge connecting more ice and snow enterprises with the world at large.
Secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee Cai Qi made an inspection tour of the exhibition hall of the WWSE on September 1st, the very opening day of the expo. Li Yingchuan, deputy head of the General Administration of Sport of China (GASC), Zhang Jiandong, vice mayor of Beijing and executive vice president of the BOCOG, Liu Jingmin, executive vice president of the Beijing Olympic City Development Association (BODA) and Fu Xiaohui, secretary-general of the BODA and member of the Executive Committee at the World Union of Olympic Cities visited the booths of Austria, Liaoning Province, Yulin City, Yanqing District, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Japan National Tourism Organization, Poma, TechnoAlpin Group, ilodo, Joy Billiards, Orient Fitness & Health, Swix, Enlio and good family, accompanied by Founding Chairman of IDG capital Hugo Shong, President of Asia Digital Group Zhu Dongfang, and Executive Vice President of Asia Digital Group Zhang Li.
As the most influential expo in the global ice and snow industry, this WWSE has further strengthened the integration of global ice and snow resources, with an internationalization rate of nearly 68%. It has attracted more than 20 ice and snow countries including Austria, Italy, Japan, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Finland, the United Kingdom and Slovenia to participate online or offline and involved over 600 brands as exhibitors and 200,000 some winter sports enthusiasts as visitors during the five-day ice and snow feast. A number of government officials in and out of China, officials from the IOC and other international sports organizations, executives of ice and snow companies, experts from the ice and snow industry, and elites in related industries attended the forum, effectively promoting the connection, exchange and integration of resources in international sports industry.
The international influence of the WWSE and participation of visitors have been further upgraded, arousing enthusiastic responses from all walks of life. More than 600 authoritative media from all over the world, including People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency, and China Media Group covered the event in an all-round way, and published over 2,000 reports, which has promoted the popularization of ice and snow sports and opened up new prospects for the development of the ice and snow industry.
Taking Advantage of the Olympic Winter Games to Build an Exchange Platform for Global Ice and Snow Industry
Following the successful holding of the Beijing 2022, the ice and snow industry has ushered in huge market with growing opportunities. Guests from different circles conducted in-depth discussions and exchanged ideas on hot topics such as the development and integration of the global sports industry, the sustainable development of the ice and snow industry in the post-Winter Olympics era, and smart sports.
The Beijing Olympic Winter Games and the ice and snow industry were followed with interest as before in the Main Forum of the International Sports Services Trade Conference & the World Winter Sports (Beijing) Expo.
Li Yingchuan proposed that, relying on China's super-large market, the potential of sports services trade is huge in the long run. In particular, the "cold resources" of the ice and snow industry are being transformed into "hot economy", benefiting from the successful holding of the Beijing 2022 and the realization of the goal of "engaging 300 million people in winter sports", which will foster new drivers of growth for sports services trade.
Zhang Jiandong pointed out that under the leadership of the Chinese government, this year has witnessed every effort made by us to overcome difficulties and challenges such as the COVID-19, and the presentation of a streamlined, safe and splendid Olympic Games to the world. The successful hosting of the Beijing 2022 has further stimulated the sports enthusiasm of hundreds of millions of Chinese people. He stressed that it is imperative to give full play to the advantages of the dual-Olympic city, and promote the development of mass sports, competitive sports, and the sports industry in an all-round way, so as to make citizens' lives more colorful and the city full of vitality.
Executive Director of the Olympic Games at the IOC Christophe Dubi stated in his video speech that how proud we are that the games that were just delivered were outstanding. And we always knew about the formidable willingness and capabilities and commitment that we were facing with the organizers in China and Beijing. Furthermore, President of the International Biathlon Union Olle Dahlin put forward that this year's WWSE is particularly important as it's the first edition to take place after the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Previously, this Expo was used to support with the preparation for the games. It was an opportunity for the Chinese and international sports community to connect, share best practice and plan for how to maximize the Beijing 2022. Now we are in a post-Olympic era. It's more important than ever that legacy is not forgotten. Key to this will rightly be continuing to invest in winter sport.
In addition, guests who got involved in the main forum offline or via video to offer suggestions on promoting the development of the ice and snow industry as well as the high-quality integration of ice and snow with sports include Deputy Director of the Sports Economy Department at the GASC Peng Weiyong, Director of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports Zhao Wen, British Trade Commissioner for China John Edwards, Minister Counsellor of the Department for International Trade at the British Embassy Beijing Sohail Shaikh, President of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association Jason Ferguson, President of the International Sports Press Association Gianni Merlo, Chairman of the China Sled Association and Deputy Director of the Sustainable Development Committee at the BOCOG Zhao Yinggang, Michael Berger, counsellor of the Commercial Office at the Austrian Embassy in China, Counsellor for Health, Welfare and Sports at the Embassy of Kingdom of the Netherlands in Beijing Nico H. Schiettekatte, Chairman of the Yulin City Committee of the CPPCC of Shaanxi Province Zeng Dechao, General Manager of Doppelmayr China Li Yanqiu, Director of the Engo Division at TechnoAlpin Group Shen Yumei and Executive Vice President of Asia Digital Group Zhang Li.
Peng Weiyong released and interpreted the Report on China's Sports Services Trade (2021), which clarifies the status quo of China's sports services trade industry supported by data and points the way forward. Besides, the Research Report on China's Winter Sports Industry Development (2022) was released by Zhang Li for the reference of the ice and snow industry.
In addition to the Main Forum, the WWSE 2022 organized a dozen of parallel forums and supporting activities such as the Olympic City Development Forum, the Outdoor Living Forum and the Sports Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Competition to gather global wisdom, seek solutions for all parties in the ice and snow industry, and further deepen the exchange and cooperation of international resources.
Connecting Chinese and Overseas Markets to Provide a Top Arena for Ice and Snow Exhibitors
The WWSE 2022 has been the first major ice and snow industry event held online and offline in China since the Beijing Olympic Winter Games. The games have ignited the enthusiasm of all Chinese people for ice and snow. The WWSE has once again spurred on the development of ice and snow industry with greater confidence, although the development of China's sports industry and ice and snow sports encountered certain challenges from factors such as the COVID-19 epidemic. The exhibition area was full of visitors, from nonagenarians to babbling children, all immersed in the atmosphere of ice and snow. The successful convening of this international event has enabled the mass to release their long-held enthusiasm for ice and snow.
As one of the hosts of the expo, Asia Digital Group has been deeply involved in the preparation of the WWSE in the last few years. According to its Executive Vice President Zhang Li, this great event has not only attracted giants from the international ice and snow industry to join us, but what is more gratifying is that with the development of China's ice and snow industry in recent years, more and more ice and snow enterprises in China have steeled themselves, gradually developed and shined on the stage of the WWSE.
Many well-known Chinese and overseas enterprises have conducted docking and exchanges through this international platform. TechnoAlpin Group from Italy, responsible for ice and snow making in the Beijing Olympic Winter Games, showcased its cutting-edge ice and snow black technologies such as the TR10 automatic gun-type snowmaker and the Engo IceWolf Classic ice resurfacer. TechnoAlpin, as a leading company in the global snowmaking industry, has a market share of over 60%. Exhibitors and visitors can have a better understanding of the snowmaking technology of the world's top ski resorts here.
Austria, together with Doppelmayr and other famous Austrian ice and snow brands, presented the high-quality "Made in Austria" products and services to the public in a national pavilion. Among them, the indoor ski simulator in front of the booth of Doppelmayr attracted many visitors to "unlock" their first skiing experience. The full service process of skiing was displayed on site with two cableways placed in the center of the venue and an access control system installed at the entrance. Visitors could experience the charm of alpine skiing, ski jumping and other events of the Olympic Winter Games with the help of VR and AR equipment.
As one of the three major competition zones of this Olympic Winter Games, Yanqing built the Eye of Haituo with LED screens in the center of the exhibition hall, based on Xiaohaituo Mountain, where the core area of the competition zone is located. What's more, various Olympic Winter Games and ice and snow related exhibits scattered on the hexagonal prism of snowflakes attracted a large number of exhibitors to take pictures to share them on social media or for memory. The booth of Yanqing has enhanced the interaction and conveyed the enthusiasm of the Olympic Winter Games more closely to visitors, showing the unique charm of ice and snow sports to the world.
Exhibitors from overseas noted ice and snow companies and institutions, such as POMA in France, Swix in Norway, and the Japan National Tourism Organization, appeared at this WWSE with up-to-date products and tourism projects, displaying products as well as communicating with and learning from peers with top level in the world.
Shijingshan District showed the achievements of this "dual-Olympic district" from multiple perspectives by integrating elements of the ice and snow industry. The International Ski Federation (FIS) Beijing Liaison Office debuted the Dynamic Friction S-LAB, and China's first comprehensive sports center built by Tus-Ice & Snow Group with the theme of ice sports was unveiled at the expo, so that visitors can feel the charm of ice and snow brought by technology up close.
Secretary of the CPC Shijingshan District Committee of Beijing Municipality Chang Wei said that Shijingshan District is faced with the opportunity of strategic importance to be integrated into the new development pattern of Beijing, capital of China and it's in a crucial period of transformation and urban revitalization. The district will seize the precious opportunity brought about by the post-Winter Olympics era and the driving force from the revitalization of Shougang, deeply implement the development strategy of urban renewal and industrial transformation and make every effort to build the new landmark of urban revitalization of "Embracing a Better Future" to push the west gate of the capital to a higher level. Zhang Li, dean of the School of architecture at Tsinghua University, pointed out that the new connection of sports, architecture and urban renewal once made the Big Air Shougang one of the hot topics on Chinese and overseas social media. It is expected that more new technologies can be integrated into Shijingshan as well as the design of high-quality urban renewal projects in Beijing.
Meanwhile, Liaoning Province, Yulin City from Shaanxi Province and other ice and snow powers in China showed their rich resources in ice and snow industry. Among them, Yulin City displayed wool and cashmere clothing with local characteristics, and the cross-border combination of fashion and ice and snow sports like this attracted many visitors to stop and appreciate. In addition, China's well-known sports enterprises, such as Jam Session Sports, SNOWELAN, Orient Fitness & Health, good family and ilodo, paraded their most advanced equipment and facilities.
The Outdoor Sports Exhibition Area Has Fully Generated the Public's Passion for Sports
Varied supporting activities at each WWSE have reached winter sports enthusiasts and people engaged in the industry to a large extent. A series of supporting activities showing the highlights of the ice and snow industry include the Sports Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Competition and the Industry TOP Awards for enterprises and institutions, and the Sports Equipment Fashion Show, the Experience for Camp Life, and mass sports for the general public, which have been widely acclaimed and welcomed.
Scientific and technological innovation has played a vital role in the development of ice and snow power. As a highlight of this WWSE, the Sports Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Competition gathered eight entrepreneurial teams from China in sports science and technology, sports culture, sports tourism and other related fields. The competition under smooth operation has acted as a superior exchange and cooperation platform for those engaged in the industry, and has helped the Chinese sports industry to embrace free development of all forms.
The lists of Top 10 Ski Resorts (China), Top Winter Destinations of the Year and Top Brands Awards for Global Innovative Enterprises under the International Leading Brands in Winter Sports were unveiled on September 3rd and the winners will be new benchmarks in the industry.
On top of deepening industrial cooperation and promoting the development of sports, this WWSE has stirred the public's passion for fitness. A 9,000-square-meter sports area was set up to bring together popular sports such as camping, standup paddleboarding, frisbee, archery and skiing. The experience areas for Decathlon, Liri Tent, UYN Sports Equipment, recreational vehicles and outdoor life and water sports have exhilarated the public while showing the vitality of the sports market.
The on-site activities were highly attractive. Visitors could feel the charm of archery in the booth of Decathlon, and experienced the joy of paddleboarding in the water sports area. Moreover, long queues could be seen in the experience areas for frisbee, ice chuiwan (golf-like game in ancient China), and billiards. So here was the most popular place in the exhibition hall.
Models in the most cutting-edge ski clothing and supporting equipment appeared on the fashion show, where sports and fashion elements merged, and visitors heaped praise on this feast and recorded these wonderful moments with their mobile phones.
Experiencing a series of ice and snow sports such as skiing and curling is also an indispensable part of each WWSE. A great deal of large ice and snow sports equipment caught the eye of visitors, who then got involved actively, especially teenagers. These varied supporting activities have stimulated the enthusiasm of the public for sports, facilitated the promotion of winter sports and the development of sports, and fully covered the entire chain of the sports industry.
The WWSE has become the largest, most authoritative and professional expo in the global ice and snow industry after seven years of development since 2016 and remained committed to building an ice and snow feast for those engaged in the industry as well as winter sports enthusiasts. With the successful holding of the Beijing Olympic Winter Games and the realization of the goal of "encouraging 300 million people across China to embrace winter sports", the WWSE will release more positive factors, so that the dividends will benefit the development of ice and snow enterprises, sports and industries to the greatest extent, and boost China's ice and snow services trade, attract more ordinary people to follow ice and snow with interest and bring refreshing changes to the ice and snow industry in the "post-Winter Olympics era".
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These Five Companies Minimized the Impact External Challenges Had on Their Companies and Maximized the Impact of Internal Changes
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- isolved Connect 2022 – With the challenges brought on by the global pandemic, the Great Resignation, the Return to Office and the Quiet Quitting outcry, human resource (HR) departments have been faced with myriad challenges. New employee experience leaders emerged during this historical two-year stretch and others cemented their seat at the table where strategic business decisions are made – advocating for automation, digitization, engagement and transformation. Leaders like these were recognized on the final night of isolved Connect, isolved's annual customer and partner conference, across five categories. isolved congratulates the following award winners:
- Transformation Heroes Award: Awarded to Mary Kay Kirgis of Crescent Community Health Center for transforming her organization's employee experience, moving from tactical to strategic and from paper to digital in nearly every face of HR. The judges all agreed that Kirgis is an excellent example of HR professionalism that reflects exceptionally on her organization, its employees and the community Crescent Community Health Center serves.
- Engagement Heroes Award: Awarded to Andrew Davis of Purdy Enterprises an organization that truly meets people where they are. Experiencing rapid growth, Purdy Enterprises has nearly tripled in size in just a few years and has still maintained direct connections with all of their employees – even cooking breakfast every morning. With isolved, they've also cooked up an easy and enjoyable hiring and onboarding process that has kept candidates and new hires engaged. The judges pointed to the way Davis has helped the company save time on payroll, benefits enrollment and hiring and has been an integral reason for its success and win.
- Future of Work Heroes Award: Awarded to Kimberly Crawford of Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Crawford has made continuous improvements to her organization's employee experience to exceed expectations and business results. Crawford has helped the company move away from HR being ticket takers to more modern self-service and HR being a strategic part of the business. She has found ways for her organization to more efficiently complete everyday tasks that save the businesses hours and creates a more modern employee experience – making incremental changes toward a more agile and engaged future workforce.
- People Heroes Award: Awarded to Nicole Rutherford of Solución, Rutherford was honored for going above and beyond to support her team. Rutherford has been described as a patient, genuine and engaging HR leader who goes the extra mile – even driving to locations where an employee may need support. Her empathy and candidness were highlighted in the award-winning nomination.
- Judges' Choice Award: Awarded to a standout individual or company, Lisa Ward of Card Monroe Corp. was honored with the Judges' Choice Award for her efforts to improve employees' daily experience. In addition to fostering a sense of community within her company, Ward ensured the team was using isolved to its full capabilities – maximizing the impact of their investment through training and improved employee records, recruiting and reviews to become more automated, agile and accessible.
"Every nomination for our inaugural isolved Customer Awards humbled us," said Mike Flannery, Chief Customer Officer at isolved. "The innovation and investment happening in employee experience is truly inspiring, knowing that isolved plays a role in how real lives are impacted every day is something we will never take lightly. Each nomination took us on a journey to even better understand how isolved People Heroes serve their companies and communities. A sincere thank you to for everyone who completed a nomination."
In 2022, isolved further committed to meeting customers where they are to educate and empower them. In just this year alone, isolved launched a dynamic online People Heroes Community, will host over 20 local Customer Roadshows through year-end, launched its new People Heroes University experience and, now, celebrated its customers' accomplishments through the Inaugural isolved Customer Awards.
The nomination period for the 2023 isolved Customer Awards will begin in Q2 2023 as will the requests to become a guest judge. For more information about these award winners, follow isolved on LinkedIn for additional highlights.
isolved is an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM technology. Our solutions are delivered directly or through our HRO partner network to more than five million employees and 145,000 employers across all 50 States — who use them every day to boost performance, increase productivity, and accelerate results while reducing risk. Our HCM platform, isolved People Cloud, intelligently connects and manages the employee journey across talent acquisition, HR, payroll & benefits, workforce management and talent management functions. No matter the industry, we help high-growth organizations employ, enable and empower their workforce by transforming employee experience for a better today and a better tomorrow.
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The National Nonprofit Hosted its Annual Philanthropic Event in Honor of Fallen Military Heroes and Gold Star Families
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Folded Flag Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) organization committed to honoring America's fallen military service members by providing their families with financial support for education, raised more than $1.4 million during last night's Salute to Service Gala. The annual event recognizes the nation's fallen heroes and the family members they have left behind. All proceeds from the event directly benefit Gold Star spouses and children.
"Our Salute to Service Gala provides the opportunity for us to pay special tribute to and honor the thousands of lives that were lost and impacted as a result of the 9/11 attacks," said Kim Frank, President of The Folded Flag Foundation. "We will never forget the heroism and sacrifices of the brave men and women who came to America's aid. While we commemorate the legacy of our fallen servicemen and women, we are forever grateful to be able to support Gold Star families by providing financial support for quality education."
Craig Barber, CEO of O'Charley's, LLC; 99 Restaurants, LLC; and Restaurant Growth Services, LLC, served as the gala's emcee. Retired U.S. Army Gen. Paul Kern, who served as the commanding general of the Army Material Command for 38 years, was this year's gala keynote speaker. His career blended technical expertise, combat operations, program management, policy development, and advising to senior political leaders. Barber and Kern also serve on the board of trustees for The Folded Flag Foundation.
The evening featured special performances by the NYPD Emerald Society and retired Detective James J. Wheeler; presentation by Gold Star spouse Tricia English; recognition of Retired Major James Capers, the highest decorated African American Marine; and silent and live auctions, which featured exclusive and one-of-a-kind experiences.
The Folded Flag Foundation was formed in 2014 by Bill Foley, renowned businessman and owner of the Vegas Golden Knights, to supplement the current death benefits paid to families of fallen service members. Educational scholarships help cover the costs of tuition, supplies, and other educational needs for K-12, college, or trade school. The Folded Flag Foundation has awarded more than 2,500 scholarships valued at nearly $14 million since its inception.
The Folded Flag Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization committed to honoring the legacy of our fallen heroes by helping their families with the financial support for education. The Folded Flag Foundation proudly gives 100 percent of all public donations to the families. Corporate sponsors Black Knight, Inc., ServiceLink, Fidelity National Financial (FNF) and Fidelity National Investment Services (FIS) underwrite all administrative costs. For more information on The Folded Flag Foundation, including how to make a donation to support its cause, please visit: https://www.foldedflagfoundation.org/.
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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At TÜV Rheinland's Solar Congress 2022, Growatt has won the 'All Quality Matters' award with its high power commercial and industrial (C&I) inverter — the MAX 125KTL3-X LV model for achieving top performance in the organization's test program.
As an internationally renowned independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization, TÜV Rheinland has been deeply engaged in the PV field for 40 years so far. Its "All Quality Matters" Solar Congress has become a platform that brings together leading PV industry players with the purpose of standardizing product quality and establishing quality benchmarks. It is also the highest competition stage for PV inverters with objective and credible evaluation process and authoritative and neutral selection organization.
With first-rate performance in terms of product reliability, efficiency, power quality, input and output capability, Growatt's MAX 125KTL3-X LV model stands out from the rest in the test program. "We are honored that our MAX 125KTL3-X LV inverter is recognized by TÜV Rheinland as the best high power PV inverter of the 100-150kW group for commercial and industrial use," commented Mr. Woody Wu, the company's vice president of research and development.
The 125kW MAX inverter achieves a European efficiency of 98.26% — the highest in the group. Its input and output capability surpass the others with an MPPT voltage range from 180V to 1,000V and 1.1 times the rated output power reaching a maximum of 137.5kW, enabling it to work with high power modules and realize higher energy yield for solar investors.
On the aspect of reliability and environmental adaptability, the inverter also achieves the best performance in long-period tests at switching extreme temperatures between -30°C/-22°F and 60°C/ 140°F. Moreover, it delivers a lower total harmonic distortion (THDi) of 1.08%, which is far better than an industry standard requirement of 3%, making it the top performer in the test program.
"At Growatt, our team is dedicated to bringing product and technology innovations to change the way homes and businesses are powered. Striving for excellence, we'll continue to develop advanced products of high quality and reliability for global customers," Wu concluded.
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Long-term acute care hospital leveraging products and education to support best practices
NORTHFIELD, Ill., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced a new collaboration with Oklahoma-based Inspire Specialty Hospital, a 30-plus bed long-term acute care hospital. The partnership offers Inspire Specialty Hospital a combination of products and clinical education through the Medline Post-Acute Care Infection Prevention Program to help standardize practice and drive sustainable outcomes around infection prevention protocols within their facility.
"Our patients often come to us from the hospital with medically complex issues so we are always looking at new ways to help decrease the risk of hospital acquired infections and break the chain of infection," said Wayne Cook, infection preventionist and housekeeping director for Inspire Specialty Hospital. "With nearly 70 full-time staff members at our facility, it is a relief and tremendous value having Medline as a partner, who can help us stay on top of ongoing education opportunities to establish good habits."
As part of the program, Inspire Specialty Hospital is incorporating training courses on hand hygiene compliance and personal protective equipment (PPE) best practices into their new hiring training. Staff will be able to access education through Medline's online education platform Medline University. For more than 15 years, Medline University has offered healthcare professionals over 200 free continuing education courses. Additionally, Inspire is leveraging EVS and hand hygiene kits with posters, engaging activities and knowledge assessments aimed at helping staff retain concepts at all skill levels.
In addition to education, Inspire Specialty Hospital has invested in a system of products, including Medline's Microfiber Mop System and Micro-Kill disinfectant spray, as well as Medline branded hand sanitizer and fluid absorption mats, to support the facility's best practices.
"Long-term acute care hospitals require extremely skilled, multifaceted care from frontline staff, and the pandemic was proof that their clinical capabilities can help extend an acute care hospital's capacity. We recognize that this is an expanding healthcare setting and by focusing on periodic training on prevention strategies, we hope to empower staff and help create consistent infection prevention practices," said Cristina Alvarez, marketing manager, Medline Post-Acute Care Infection Prevention Program.
Learn more about Medline's Post-Acute Care Infection Prevention Program at https://www.medline.com/infection-prevention/long-term-care/.
About Medline
Medline is a healthcare company; a manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider focused on improving the overall operating performance of healthcare. Partnering with healthcare systems and facilities across the continuum of care, Medline provides the clinical and supply chain resources required for long-term financial viability in delivering high-quality care. With the scale of one of the country's largest companies and the agility of a family-led business, Medline is able to invest in its customers for the future and rapidly respond to a dynamically changing market with customized solutions. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., Medline has 30,000+ employees worldwide and does business in more than 125 countries and territories. Learn more about Medline at www.medline.com.
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Integrity enhances proprietary software to help agents stay compliant by offering them a simple and convenient way to record, access and store client calls
DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrity Marketing Group, LLC ("Integrity"), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced the addition of Call Recording to its proprietary, industry-leading MedicareCENTER software.
The powerful new solution will help agents comply with recently announced Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") regulations by offering them a simple and seamless way to record all sales calls, store the calls compliantly and download calls at any time, from anywhere. MedicareCENTER Call Recording is built exclusively for Integrity agents and will be available for them to use for free beginning this month.
"At Integrity, we're deeply committed to investing in the success of our partners and agents — and in helping them achieve their success in efficient and compliant ways," said Bryan W. Adams, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrity. "When the new call recording requirements were announced by CMS, our technology teams immediately began working on adding telephony solutions to MedicareCENTER that would make it easy for our agents to continue to connect with and serve Americans compliantly. MedicareCENTER already set the industry standard for helping agents work smarter and more effectively. Now that Call Recording is included as this new free solution in the software, that standard has been raised even higher."
"Technology plays a crucial role in Integrity's mission to help Americans plan for the good days ahead," said Harsh Singla, Chief Technology Officer of Integrity. "We also know that technology needs to be easy to use to ultimately benefit the people it's designed to help. That's why we worked to make our MedicareCENTER Call Recording feature seamless and intuitive. It offers agents more than just a compliant way to record and store calls — it also gives them the ability to automatically connect their calls to client contact records, which helps them manage their business more effectively and efficiently. Responding to changes in the marketplace with innovative solutions is part of what has made Integrity unique. We're proud to build on that legacy with MedicareCENTER Call Recording."
To learn more about how MedicareCENTER Call Recording can help agents stay compliant and focused on serving Americans, watch this brief video: www.medicarecenter.com/callrecording.
For more information about Integrity, visit www.integritymarketing.com.
Integrity, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of innovative solutions for wealth management and retirement planning. Through its partner network, Integrity helps millions of Americans protect their life, health and wealth with a commitment to meet them wherever they are — in person, over the phone and online. Integrity's cutting-edge technology helps streamline the insurance and financial planning experience for all stakeholders. In addition, Integrity develops products with carrier partners and markets them through its nationwide distribution network. Integrity's nearly 6,000 employees work with approximately 500,000 agents and advisors who serve more than 11 million clients annually. In 2022, Integrity will help carriers place almost $20 billion in new sales and oversee more than $30 billion of assets under management and advisement through its RIA and broker-dealer platforms. For more information, visit www.integritymarketing.com.
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CLEVELAND, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Key Family Wealth, the family office division of division of Key Private Bank announced it has received the 2022 Wealth Management "Family Office" Industry Award, recognizing the best thought leadership in wealth management.
Key Family Wealth was selected for "Family Office Best Thought Leadership" from a shortlist of three exceptional family office firms. The award recognizes the expertise and insights of Key Family Wealth's Business Advisory Services which has helped dozens of owners successfully transition their privately held businesses over the past several years.
The WealthManagement.com Industry Awards acknowledge firms bringing new innovations to market that help financial advisors deliver quality client solutions and service. Winners were selected from a record breaking 1,000 entries from more than 350 companies.
A panel of independent, industry-leading wealth management experts, including trusted advisors and consultants, served as judges for the awards. The judging process is based on an evaluation of quantitative measures, including the initiative's scope and scale, as well as qualitative measures, such as innovation and creativity.
"We are honored to be recognized by WealthManagement.com for our business advisory services platform for the second year in a row," said Gary Poth, executive managing director and head of Key Family Wealth. "Being recognized for the quality of our business advisory services thought leadership highlights the quality of our expertise and capabilities dedicated to serving first generation entrepreneurs and their families."
Key Family Wealth, the multi-family office division of Key Private Bank, is one of the largest and oldest multi-family offices in the country managing more than $16.8 billion in AUM and $6.3 billion in AUA at June 30, 2022. Key Family Wealth develops and implements impactful investment, tax, and estate strategies to help ultra-high net worth families grow, retain, and protect wealth across generations. Clients receive a dedicated team of advisors with expertise in investments, tax, philanthropic, credit and estate planning who are focused on delivering a world class client experience.
Key Private Bank is a leading provider of wealth management solutions and advice for high-net worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including wealth advisory, investment management, trust administration, customized credit, family office and private banking services. Key's wealth management platform combines the market insights of local advisors with a national team of wealth and investment strategists to deliver proactive and personalized advice and expertise to clients. Advisors also leverage partnerships with Key's business banking and capital markets teams to build wealth plans tailored to meet each client's specific need. Key Private Bank's wealth management platform is delivered across 15 of the United States. Key Private Bank has $45.9 billion in AUM and $67.3 billion in AUA at June 30, 2022.
KeyCorp's (NYSE: KEY) roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $187.0 billion at June 30, 2022. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC.
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BANGKOK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky Fried Chicken has done something incredible. KFC got the viral this month when a KFC founder Colonel Sanders' Birthday campaign was shown on millions of screens on the same day of Thailand's 9.9 double-digit sale.
If you're wondering what Thailand's 9.9 is, it's the Black Friday, Thailand's mega shopping day. Brands are going hard with discounts with the hope to get their sales up. This month's 9.9 was going wilder than ever that Colonel Sanders' Birthday was getting the big screen treatment with the campaign called "Thanks for Discounts on the Colonels' Birthday."
The concept that encouraged all brands to go all-in on the 9.9 campaign while also "thanking all brands for their promote to celebrate the Colonel's Birthday." Many brands joined in Colonel Sanders' big day by putting discount labels on their products. It's KFC. "Colonel Sanders" was not just going to promote his mouth-watering fried chicken on the birthday.
KFC was bringing their prominent figure out to the public to show the founder's gratitude by helping to promote other brands that offered discounts. KFC is sticking to its brand concept of bringing the community together and delivering pleasant moments in their lives. And that's not the end of its brilliant approach.
This KFC ad was being also aggressively advertised through lots of media. KFC went all in with the online, offline media, or even their KFC's own channel that are more than sure to reach a lot of eyeballs, especially the GEN Z. Hasn't got enough of this genius ad?
Adding a bit of Thai people's insights as the recipe to get the finest flavor out of this campaign has made it more "tastier." Thais are used to seeing artists' Happy Birthday billboards on the streets, so for Colonel Sanders' Birthday, billboards at BTS stations and Tuk Tuk wraps were undoubtedly put in place to spice up the campaign.
KFC was giving freedom to CJ WORX, a digital agency known for its marketing trick of viral campaigns, to come up with the campaign idea. CJ WORX sees it as a win-win situation for all parties since KFC helped in promoting other brands' products while also celebrating the birthday. Thais are seeing this ad as CJ WORX's latest proactive marketing tactic. It certainly is an example for other brands looking to do something fun, with the added bonus of going viral.
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DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) announced the appointment of Tamera Fenske to the role of Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective September 19, 2022.
Fenske will have global responsibilities for procurement, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, safety, and sustainability, as well as the company's Global Nonwovens division. She will report to Mike Hsu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kimberly-Clark, and become a member of the company's executive leadership team.
"Tamera's proven leadership in supply chain and business transformation make her the right leader for our world-class supply chain operation," said Hsu. "I'm looking forward to her leadership as we continue to maximize the full potential of our global manufacturing footprint to drive our growth strategy for long-term value creation."
Fenske joins Kimberly-Clark with deep experience leading manufacturing and supply chain operations. Most recently, she served as senior vice president of manufacturing and supply chain for 3M Company where she led the end-to-end supply chain for the company in the U.S. and Canada across all its business groups and markets.
During her 22-year tenure with 3M, Fenske held various senior roles leading manufacturing, supply chain and operations for each of the company's global businesses, as well as plant management. She brings additional prior experience from Marathon Ashland Petroleum and Dow Chemical Company.
"I'm inspired by Kimberly-Clark's purpose of Better Care for a Better World, and how it's guiding future growth and societal impact," said Fenske. "I'm looking forward to working with the teams producing the company's trusted, iconic brands that provide care for billions of people around the globe and finding ways to provide even more access to Kimberly-Clark's essential products."
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.
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Technology reduced data transfer time for military helicopters by more than 80%
Using 5G capabilities, network engineers transfer health and usage data from a Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk to Waterton, Colorado, for real-time analysis
STRATFORD, Conn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and AT&T* securely and rapidly transferred UH-60M Black Hawk health and usage data through an AT&T 5G private cellular network and Lockheed Martin's 5G.MIL® multi-site pilot network in a test conducted Aug. 4 at Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky headquarters in Stratford, Connecticut. The test demonstrated that wireless 5G technologies on the flight line can support accelerated maintenance operations and improved aircraft readiness to support our service members. It also proved highly secure interoperability between the AT&T millimeter wave 5G private cellular network and the 5G.MIL pilot network.
"These 5G capabilities deployed at scale are expected to enable high-speed, secure-data transfer on virtually any flight line, providing another example of how we're advancing our 21st Century Security vision by improving customer readiness and operations," said Dan Rice, vice president of 5G.MIL Programs at Lockheed Martin. "In collaboration with commercial 5G leaders, an interoperable 5G.MIL multi-site, multi-vendor network is another step closer to reality."
The AT&T 5G millimeter wave private cellular network wirelessly transferred data to the 5G.MIL network through ground support equipment from the Black Hawk's Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS). The data was then routed to local Sikorsky networks for processing and distribution through the secure Lockheed Martin 5G.MIL pilot network to the Waterton, Colorado, 5G test range site.
Currently, it takes Black Hawk crews about 30 minutes to remove the IVHMS data cartridge from the helicopter, transport it to an operations center and extract the data for analysis. Lockheed Martin used AT&T 5G private cellular technologies to reduce the time required to less than 5 minutes including cartridge removal, demonstrating the potential benefits in time and cost for military and commercial helicopter operations.
The IVHMS provides monitoring and diagnostic capabilities to ensure a more reliable aircraft. It monitors, captures and evaluates detailed aircraft-generated data as a result of flight maneuvers. It also captures aircraft limit exceedances on airframe and dynamic components and monitors temperature and vibration of key components on the aircraft. It does this through hundreds of on-board sensors that report the status of the aircraft by monitoring the airframe, engines, and other dynamic components. Operators assess these thousands of data points to ensure the aircraft is safe, reliable and ready to fly.
"Timely and secure transfer and analysis of mission and operations data are critical to military readiness and effectiveness," said Lance Spencer, client executive vice president, Defense, AT&T Public Sector and FirstNet. "This is one of many areas of commercial 5G innovation we are exploring to support defense, commercial aviation, and related fields where our 5G-related services can modernize legacy processes and help deliver truly transformational benefits."
Lockheed Martin and AT&T also are working with other leading companies in networking and defense to modernize and transform communications capabilities for defense purposes. Future demonstrations are expected to further enhance 5G wireless technology communications solutions for flight lines, aiming to continually shorten aircraft turnaround times to reduce costs and improve military operational readiness. These capabilities deployed at scale can support high-speed, secure-data transfer on both commercial and military flight lines.
AT&T's 5G and private cellular Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) capabilities are deployed together by multiple industrial customers in factories nationwide where they enable ultra-fast, highly secure wireless processing and information transfer.
For additional information about Lockheed Martin, visit www.lockheedmartin.com/5G.
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Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
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Clinical intelligence platform partners with one of Southern California's leading multi-specialty medical groups to support patients and care teams
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memora Health, the leading technology platform for virtual care delivery and complex care management, today announced a partnership with UP Medical, a multi-specialty medical group, dedicated to raising standards and experience for chronically ill patients, so they can live their best lives. This partnership will leverage Memora's clinical intelligence platform to engage UP Medical patients between visits and reduce the burden of repetitive manual communication on UP Medical's care teams.
UP Medical's care teams will be able to practice at the top of their license with the support of Memora's natural language processing and artificial intelligence technology, which triages patient-reported symptoms and concerns while automating repetitive tasks, such as answering frequently asked questions and setting up recurring reminders and check-ins. In addition, UP Medical's patients using Memora's SMS-based platform will receive proactive outreach to ensure adherence to care plans, resulting in earlier interventions, more frequent touch points with their care teams, and ultimately, better health outcomes.
"We're very excited to partner with UP Medical and roll out our platform across the multi-specialty medical groups to modernize their care delivery and empower care teams to spend less time on screens and more time being the superhumans they were trained to be," said Manav Sevak, co-founder, and CEO of Memora Health. "It is clear how forward-thinking the team at UP Medical is regarding how they want to empower their care teams and patients. Likewise, at Memora, we're also committed to empowering clinicians and patients: our technology enables clinicians to practice at the top of their license while simultaneously supporting patients throughout their care journeys."
Memora's platform will initially be used by UP Medical's Southern California-based medical groups specializing in behavioral health, substance use disorder, vascular care, and podiatry. UP Medical, which is in a period of significant growth and has increased its staff by over 50 percent in the past year, will leverage Memora's platform to enable increased scalability and ensure a seamless experience for patients as well as their care teams.
"At UP Medical, we're committed to meeting patients where they are and reimagining health care as we know it," said Annie Willett-Thomas, Vice President of Healthcare Strategy and Operations at UP Medical. "We're thrilled to partner with Memora to increase patient engagement outside our clinic walls and enable our care teams across specialties to prioritize critical patient needs and spend less time on routine, time-consuming tasks."
Memora Health helps healthcare organizations digitize and automate care journeys, making complex care delivery simple for patients and clinicians to navigate. Memora Health ingests existing data on clinical workflows, converts them into cohesive messaging journeys that guide patients through their care episodes, and automates the completion of simple follow-up tasks in the EHR. Memora's platform reduces care team notifications by nearly 40%, has an average patient NPS over 70, and improves engagement and clinical outcomes across diverse populations. Memora Health is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with clients and team members worldwide. For more information about Memora Health, visit memorahealth.com.
UP Medical is a multi-specialty medical group, dedicated to raising standards and experience for chronically ill patients, so they can live their best lives. We do this by curating and cultivating patient-centric care journeys through a collaborative, tech-enabled ecosystem with a value-based, whole person care approach. We recognize the neurological evidence of the mind-body connection, and the role it plays in treatment intervention. This is why we go well beyond the medical paradigm, and its compartmentalized manner of providing specialty care, into the wellness paradigm. Within this holistic paradigm, the goal for our patients is to thrive, not simply survive. For more information about UP Medical, visit upmedical.com.
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SANTA BARBARA,Calif., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's Choice Award® recently named Mission Wealth a "Best Company to Work for Women" and a "Best Company to Work for Millennials". These awards recognize company culture and policies, including work-life balance and female representation at every level.
Since 2010, the Women's Choice Award — founded by Delia Passi, CEO of WomenCertified and former Publisher of Working Mother magazine — has selected companies based on female representation in the workforce, work-life balance benefits, professional development and support networks, paid and family time off, health and wellness benefits, employee recognition, and financial benefits.
"Creating an inclusive environment where women want to work is more than just policies and percentages," said Dannell Stuart, Partner and Chief Client Officer. "At Mission Wealth, we have long been a promoter of inclusion and gender parity in the workplace, so it is a great honor to receive this Women's Choice Award recognition."
Out of 85 employees 47% of the firm is represented by women and 62% are millennials. As a 100% employee-owned firm, 42% of the owners are female and 50% of the firm's executive leadership committee are currently represented by women. The firm has plans to increase female ownership and create additional leadership positions by 2023. Mission Wealth takes pride in its inclusive, caring culture and strives to make it a great place to work.
The Women's Choice Award identifies the brands, products and services that are most recommended and trusted by women. Additionally, they recognize the best companies to work for, based on a survey of women indicating what's most important when searching for a job. As the leading advocate for female consumers, WomenCertified Inc., home of the Women's Choice Award, created the first national award based on the ratings and preferences of women. For the full methodology on the criteria for this award, please click here.
Mission Wealth is a nationally recognized Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) founded in 2000 that oversees over $4.8 billion in client assets under management/administration. Mission Wealth is known for its service model, driven by a world-class technology stack that offers financial planning, investment counsel, tax strategies, estate planning coordination, philanthropic advice, and asset protection solutions tailored to each client's needs.
For more information, visit us at www.missionwealth.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's likely many Americans think of September as the start of football season or the beginning of a new school year. But to GOT MOLD?® founder Jason Earle, something that's not thought about enough is indoor mold growth. That's why, back in 2010, he successfully lobbied to declare September Mold Awareness Month.
"I created Mold Awareness Month after seeing so many schools open for students in September, only to close down shortly thereafter due to mold problems," says Earle. "These problems are often caused by maintenance staff making ill-informed but well-intended decisions, such as turning off the AC during the summer to save money, or shampooing the rugs and failing to fully extract the water."
Water is the source of all indoor mold growth, and when moisture is allowed to fester – e.g. when summer humidity meets a lack of ventilation – health issues can arise, ranging from mild (allergy symptoms, headaches, nausea, fatigue) to potentially fatal (asthma attacks, respiratory infections). But classrooms are just one part of the story. Our homes and office buildings are just as prone to mold growth—in all seasons.
"Mold growth indoors and its negative impact on human health, especially in children and the elderly, is something only recently understood and widely accepted. As we begin to close our doors and windows for the winter months ahead, take this time to become more aware about indoor air quality," says Earle.
A childhood sufferer of numerous respiratory ailments, Earle has made it his life's mission to help others touched by mold-related afflictions, culminating in the creation of the GOT MOLD? Test Kit, a portable, state-of-the-art device that consumers can use to test the air in their homes and offices.
In commemoration of Mold Awareness Month, all GOT MOLD? Test Kits are 20% off. Just visit gotmold.com and enter coupon code MAM20 at checkout. Expires 9/30/22.
GOT MOLD?® empowers people with the tools and knowledge to make better decisions about the air they breathe. The company's flagship product is a professional-quality indoor air test kit that allows concerned consumers to quickly, easily and affordably sample their air for mold. Learn more at www.gotmold.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook. GOT MOLD?® is a registered trademark of MycoLab USA LLC.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today released its third annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report with the goal of advancing the company's ESG strategy and highlighting its progress on its goals in three focus areas: On-Screen Content & Social Impact; Workforce & Culture; and Sustainable Production & Operations.
"From escalating public health and climate crises to deepening social division and geopolitical conflict, the last few years have shown us how critical our focus on ESG is as our society and business continue to navigate complex global challenges," said Crystal Barnes, SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG at Paramount. "Our actions at Paramount help shape culture and conversation, with real-world impacts—and we are more committed than ever to our duty and opportunity to deliver responsible, informative, and culturally powerful content that can help shape a more sustainable and inclusive world."
In addition to updated workforce and environmental impact data, this year's report gives a more detailed overview of the company's ESG governance practices, including Paramount's ESG Council governance structure. Additionally, as the company continues to focus on advancing diversity and inclusion in front and behind the camera, it includes an update on its overarching efforts to advance this work through the company's global, cross-brand initiative, Content for Change.
Other notable aspects of the report include:
- Diverse and Inclusive Stories and Storytellers: Over the years, Paramount and its brands have led the way in telling and amplifying the stories of underrepresented audiences. Most recently, that commitment has been exemplified by CBS-NAACP Ventures—a partnership first announced in 2020—which sold its first five projects in January of 2022, including a reboot of the Nine, and a new film about the pathbreaking building magnate Cheryl McKissack. Additionally, on-screen content and social impact goals have been set for a number of Paramount brands for 2022 and many have already demonstrated great progress, including Showtime Networks, which in 2022 had 60% of its scripted series with BIPOC leads or co-leads, as well as 56% of its projects in development from BIPOC creators; CBS Television Network surpassed its goal with 43 % BIPOC representation in writers' rooms in 2021-2022; and starting in 2022, Paramount's International Studios dedicated 25% of its development budget across its international footprint to stories focused on or related to underrepresented groups and issues.
- Corporate Governance and Workforce: Corporate governance is crucial to the success of Paramount's business and, with a Board of Directors comprised of seven women out of 12 members (one of the highest percentages among S&P 500 companies), Paramount is committed to continuing to be a leader in this space. Notably, in 2021, Paramount's internal promotion rate for women at the SVP level reached 56% and its external hire rate for women at the SVP level and above reached 53% globally. Additionally, in the U.S., the internal promotion rate for ethnically diverse VPs was 30% and the external hire rate for ethnically diverse VPs and above was 51%.
- Sustainable Production and Operations: Paramount continues to work to limit the environmental and social impacts associated with its business operations. For example, 15.4% of its global electricity consumption is renewable, up from 13.6% in 2020. Paramount also supports a centralized food recovery program to help route extra meals from productions and events to local food banks. Reducing and diverting waste generated by Paramount productions and events not only saves resources but reduces GHG emissions associated with the production and disposal of materials. In 2021, 51% of waste from Paramount Television Studios and Motion Picture Group productions was diverted from landfill; for example, the Long Slow Exhale production diverted 134 tons of waste from the landfill by recycling and using rented or reused set materials wherever possible.
The ESG report is guided by external ESG frameworks in alignment with ESG and sustainability best practices, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). It also outlines the company's alignment with relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Climate Action.
To learn more about Paramount's ESG efforts and to view the full 2021-2022 report, please visit https://www.paramount.com/sustainability.
ABOUT PARAMOUNT
Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions.
For more information about Paramount, please visit www.paramount.com and follow @Paramount on social platforms.
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PointsBet-branded retail sportsbook will deliver elevated betting experience to sports fans in the DMV area
DENVER and CHARLES COUNTY, Md., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PointsBet, in partnership with The Riverboat on the Potomac, LLC, comprising Bodhi-Naav, a minority woman-owned business, and Delmock Technologies, Inc., a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), announced today the opening of PointsBet Retail Sportsbook, Maryland's newest retail sportsbook.
The PointsBet Retail Sportsbook at The Riverboat on the Potomac was designed to offer sports fans and bettors in the DMV area elite sports viewing and betting experiences. The retail sportsbook, located in The Riverboat on the Potomac, will feature 21 high-resolution screens, a bar setup with food and beverage offerings, an exclusive lounge area, booth seating, and standing room. Guests visiting the sportsbook, which is part of the larger 1,000-person capacity facility, will not only enjoy an enhanced sports viewing experience but will also enjoy the Riverside location with stunning views.
"PointsBet is delighted to commence operations with The Riverboat team in the brand-new sportsbook overlooking the beautiful Potomac River. This is a seminal achievement for the partnership and Maryland's gaming industry at large as the launch represents the first Minority Business Enterprise to go live with licensed gaming in the state's history, in line with the spirit of legislation," commented Paul Hannon, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at PointsBet. "It is a proud moment for The Riverboat and for us at PointsBet as their partner. We look forward to the prospective opportunity of bringing the renowned PointsBet mobile product to Maryland next and in doing so further enhancing The Riverboat's equity and inclusion in the space."
The launch of the PointsBet Retail Sportsbook comes in time for the peak season of the wagering calendar including the start of the NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, and NHL seasons. This strategic partnership with The Riverboat on the Potomac has positioned PointsBet to quickly offer its industry-leading sports betting products on the starting line in Maryland.
"I am proud of the work the members of our delegation, Senator Jackson, Delegate Proctor, Delegate Davis, Delegate Patterson, and Delegate Wilson, have put into the sports wagering bill. We fought hard for the sports betting industry in Maryland to be inclusive of both Charles County and minority businesses," noted Maryland State Senator Arthur Ellis. "The partnership between the Riverboat and PointsBet is a success on both fronts, proof that Maryland can be a leader in equity. This sportsbook gives Charles County a seat at the table, with 100% minority business enterprise (MBE) licensed ownership, in a billion-dollar industry. I trust that the Riverboat and all of its partners will keep up the hard work and be strong partners in our community, and a leader in this new industry for the State."
PointsBet is a corporate bookmaker listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with operations in Australia, the United States, Canada and Ireland. PointsBet has developed a scalable cloud-based wagering platform through which it offers its clients innovative sports and racing wagering products, advance deposit wagering on racing (ADW) and iGaming.
The Riverboat on the Potomac has been a staple of the local community for 28 years and is one of Maryland's four Off-Track Betting facilities. Located in Colonial Beach on the Virginia side of the Maryland owned Potomac River, because of its unique location, many Marylanders are unaware of its contribution to the state and Charles County. The Riverboat is moored in Virginia, however, because the betting lounge, restaurant, liquor store, and other facilities are located over the Maryland state line, the Riverboat contributes to Maryland lottery revenue and pays other Maryland state taxes. A little- known fact about Riverboat (aka Little Reno) is that between 1950-1968, it was one of only a few locations in the country where slots machines were available. Visit www.riverboatonthepotomac.com for more information.
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Vietnamese insurer PVI expedites compliance journey with accelerator solution fusing KPMG's industry acumen and SAS analytics
CARY, N.C., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurers worldwide are under intensifying time pressure to implement International Financial Reporting Standard 17 (IFRS 17) Insurance Contracts. Facing its own January 2023 compliance deadline for group reporting, Hanoi-based PVI – majority owned by German insurance giant HDI Global – has deployed a fast-track IFRS 17 solution, KPMG IFRS 17 Express – powered by SAS®.
The joint solution combines the SAS Solution for IFRS 17 and a globally tested methodology developed by one of the world's leading insurance groups, Allianz, operating in 70 countries. KPMG IFRS 17 Express – powered by SAS provides insurers a more efficient, cost-effective path to compliance, replete with a fully functional IFRS 17 calculation and posting engine as well as pre-defined data models and extensive postings, fostering automation and integration. Its singular, traceable platform ensures auditability and transparency while also facilitating collaboration between insurers' actuarial, risk management and finance teams.
For PVI, technological and methodological security, as well as the rapid implementation timeline, were decisive factors in choosing KPMG IFRS Express – powered by SAS. Working in concert, KPMG and SAS remain engaged with PVI, helping orient its teams and familiarize them with the robust, preconfigured IFRS 17 compliance engine.
"Combining the experience and expertise of three global market leaders, propelled by SAS' industry-proven analytics infrastructure, is a convincing concept that lives up to the expectations," said Kein Tuan Phung, Deputy CEO at PVI Holdings Vietnam. "With KPMG IFRS 17 Express – powered by SAS, we achieved the onboarding of a robust and traceable calculation engine and subledger for IFRS 17, with capabilities for ongoing tuning, in less than 12 weeks."
"It's hard to imagine a more powerful fusion of industry leadership and capabilities – SAS technology fueling the Allianz methodology and driven by KPMG's industry-forged know-how and processes," said Troy Haines, Senior Vice President of Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions at SAS. "As global insurers confront the most disruptive regulatory shift to ever affect the industry's financial reporting, KPMG IFRS 17 Express – powered by SAS is proving a potent and reliable solution for tackling IFRS 17 requirements in a highly compressed timeframe."
Advice from industry experts
As the clock ticks ever closer to IFRS 17's effective date for many insurers, pressure is mounting. Feeling the time crunch? Register to join the IFRS 17 Webcast Series on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 8:30 a.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CET) – and available later on demand – where experts from KPMG, Allianz and SAS will share tips on how to successfully navigate the path to compliance.
About KPMG
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VALCOURT, QC, Aug. 30, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) will hold its second quarter FY23 financial results conference call on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
José Boisjoli, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Sébastien Martel, Chief Financial Officer, will present the results of the second quarter of FY23 and address questions from analysts on a conference call at 9 a.m. (EDT).
The press release will be distributed on Canadian and American newswires on Wednesday, September 14, at approximately 6 a.m. (EDT).
For investors and analysts:
Telephone: 1 (888) 440-2167 (toll-free in North America)
Event code: 2279047
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Business media are allowed to join the call but will not be permitted to ask questions. This webcast will also be live on the Internet here and accessible to media and interested participants. An archived recording will be available here two hours after the event for 30 days following the original broadcast.
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We are a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Our portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. We complete our lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA$7.6 billion from over 120 countries, our global workforce includes close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people.
Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Can-Am, Rotax, Alumacraft, Manitou, Quintrex, and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rain Carbon Inc., a leading global producer of carbon-based products and advanced materials, today announces that it has temporarily closed an operating unit in Europe and is developing additional energy-related contingency plans for its other European production units in anticipation of potential natural gas shortages and price spikes during the upcoming winter months resulting from the unprecedented and unpredictable geopolitical environment.
"Given the severe natural gas situation in Europe -- the expected decrease in consumer demand during the cold winter months for certain products and the risk of continued increases in gas prices – we have conducted a thorough analysis of the energy-intensity of each production unit at our European plants and are closely evaluating whether it makes economic sense to temporarily reduce or shut down additional production lines in the event the situation worsens," said Rain Carbon President Gerry Sweeney.
Rain Carbon's European footprint is essential to the company's global operations, and these decisions are being made be taken to ensure the long-term viability of operations. Additionally, the company is closely monitoring its suppliers and customers, as some of them are taking similar actions that could indirectly or directly impact operations as well. Any measures taken are expected to be temporary, and Rain Carbon is fully committed to returning to full operations when the situation improves.
About Rain Carbon Inc.
Rain Carbon Inc. is a leading vertically integrated global producer of carbon-based products that are essential raw materials for staples of everyday life. We operate in two business segments: Carbon and Advanced Materials. Our Carbon business segment converts the byproducts of oil refining and steel production into high-value, carbon-based products that are critical raw materials for the aluminum, graphite electrode, carbon black, wood preservation, titanium dioxide, refractory, and several other global industries. Our Advanced Materials business segment extends the value chain of our carbon processing through the innovative downstream transformation of a portion of our carbon output and other raw materials into high-value, eco-friendly and advanced-material products that are critical raw materials for the specialty chemicals, coatings, construction, automotive, petroleum and several other global industries. Learn more about Rain Carbon at www.raincarbon.com.
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast to share updates on the company's oncology portfolio in conjunction with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Congress on Monday, September 12, 2022. The webcast is scheduled for 8:00 AM ET (2:00 PM CEST) and may be accessed from the "Investors & Media" page of Regeneron's website at https://investor.regeneron.com/events-and-presentations. To participate via telephone, please register in advance at this link. Upon registration, all telephone participants will receive a confirmation email detailing how to join the conference call, including the dial-in number along with a unique passcode and registrant ID that can be used to access the call. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the Company's website for at least 30 days.
Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for nearly 35 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, pain, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through our proprietary VelociSuite® technologies, such as VelocImmune®, which uses unique genetically humanized mice to produce optimized fully human antibodies and bispecific antibodies, and through ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.
For more information, please visit www.Regeneron.com or follow @Regeneron on Twitter.
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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola Power" or the "Company") (www.renesolapower.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that its management team is scheduled to participate in the following investor conferences.
- September 12th – 14th: H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference (New York, NY)
o Presentation scheduled at 10:30 am EDT on Tuesday, September 13th
- Tuesday, September 20th: Roth Capital Partners 9th Annual Solar & Storage Symposium (Anaheim, CA)
Management will also participate in one-on-one and group meetings with institutional investors at each conference. For more information or to request a meeting, please contact your institutional sales representative at each sponsoring company.
About ReneSola Power
ReneSola Power (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global solar project developer and operator. The Company focuses on solar power project development, construction management and project financing services. With local professional teams in more than 10 countries around the world, the business is spread across number of regions where the solar power project markets are growing rapidly and can sustain that growth due to improved clarity around government policies. The Company's strategy is to pursue high-margin project development opportunities in these profitable and growing markets; specifically, in the U.S. and Europe, where the Company has a market-leading position in several geographies, including Poland, Hungary, Minnesota and New York. For more information, please visit www.renesolapower.com.
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BE'ER SHEVA, Israel, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rezilion, an automated software vulnerability management platform, announced today that it has been named a vendor providing Innovative tools for SBOM management in Gartner's new report, titled Emerging Tech: A Software Bill of Materials Is Critical to Software Supply Chain Management.
The report highlights the growing importance of SBOMs in managing software supply chain risk at a time when the software industry increases its reliance on third-party and/or open-source code. Unlike internally-developed components, which adhere to rigorous security and quality guidelines, open-source software (OSS) can come from many sources and is far more prone to risk. These security and compliance risks are exacerbated by a lack of visibility and understanding of open-source dependencies within the software supply chain. SBOMs answer that challenge by providing a much-needed view into an organization's inventory of software, as well as the dependencies, licenses, compliance posture and provenance information.
The software supply chain has become a target and is under constant attack, with high-profile breaches, such as the ones impacting SolarWinds and Kaseya. An SBOM is critical because it offers visibility, and also allows users to monitor vulnerabilities in parallel with whatever vulnerability management is conducted by the supplier. But having visibility isn't enough - organizations also need to be able to identify new software vulnerabilities. To meet this need, the report recommends that static SBOMs evolve to include dynamic and real time capabilities. Furthermore, the report highlights the need to go beyond identification of software vulnerabilities and leverage SBOMs to drive efficient remediation.
Using the Rezilion platform, customers can identify, prioritize, and remediate software vulnerabilities using a first-of-its-kind Dynamic SBOM. Unlike static SBOMs, which traditionally provide visibility into a single software environment at a specific point in time, Rezilion's Dynamic SBOM seamlessly plugs into all software environments, from development to production, and provides real-time visibility to all software components. Rezilion's Dynamic SBOM then does more than just uncover what software components are there: it reveals if and how they're being executed in runtime, providing organizations with an unparalleled solution to understand where bugs exist – but also whether or not they could be exploited by attackers.
Through Rezilion's Dynamic SBOM, customers benefit from:
- Dynamic Inventory - Continuous tracking and management of the software environment as changes are being introduced.
- Full Stack, Full Cycle Coverage - See all software components across dev and prod, on-prem and cloud, hosts, containers, and IoT devices.
- Vulnerability Scanning - Identify known vulnerabilities associated with the software components in your SBOM.
- Vulnerability Prioritization Using Dynamic Context - Know down to the function level what every component is doing in runtime. Triage vulnerable components that are executed and loaded to memory from the vast majority that's unloaded and therefore not exploitable.
- Dynamic Identification - Instantly search and pinpoint vulnerable components across millions of files and on thousands of hosts, containers, and applications.
- VEX (Vulnerability Exploitability Exchange) available as an exportable file, to communicate vulnerabilities and their impact with customers and regulators.
- Exportable Formats - Share the dynamic SBOM as a machine readable Cyclone DX artifact.
"Gartner's analysis and outlook on SBOMs arrives at a critical time," said Liran Tancman, Co-Founder and CEO of Rezilion. "As more organizations embrace SBOMs as a vital component of their software security tooling, we're thrilled to be among the named providers. Our Dynamic SBOM gives organizations the ability to know how their dependencies are being exploited, which solidifies how well-aligned our current capabilities are with the evolution of SBOMs in the future."
Rezilion was named a vendor in the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) category in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Open Source Software, 2022, and the SBOM and ASOC categories in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Application Security, 2022, in July of this year.
Rezilion's Dynamic SBOM is available now across CI and on-prem and cloud environments. A basic, free-of-charge version is available for use in CI through Rezilion's website. Get started today at www.rezilion.com/get-started.
About Rezilion:
Rezilion's platform automatically secures the software you deliver to customers. Rezilion's continuous runtime analysis detects vulnerable software components on any layer of the software stack and determines their exploitability, filtering out up to 95% of identified vulnerabilities. Rezilion then automatically mitigates exploitable vulnerabilities across the SDLC, reducing vulnerability backlogs and remediation timelines from months to hours, while giving DevOps teams time back to build.
Learn more about Rezilion's software attack surface management platform at www.rezilion.com and get a 30-day free trial.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RFG Advisory, an innovative and fast-growing platform for independent Advisors, is proud to announce that they've won the 2022 Wealthmanagement.com Industry Award in the category of Non-Custodial RIA Support Platform for their RFG Assist initiative.
The victory, which comes after three consecutive nominations in the same category, is a testament to RFG's continued dedication to improving their robust suite of solutions to better serve their independent Advisors' needs.
RFG Assist offers Advisors fractional allocation for an administrative assistant who has been hired, trained, coached, and mentored by RFG. Since the program's inception in 2020, RFG has allocated a total of 33 admin team members with significant impact to both RFG's and their advisors' success. In the 18 months following the initiative's launch, RFG grew their total AUM by $1.13 billion, or 51%. Their Advisors reaped the benefits of RFG Assist, too, reporting enhanced profitability and revenue creation, increased retention of client assets, and decreased NIGO (not in good orders) at the firm level.
"We're honored to have been selected as the winner in such a competitive category," said RFG's President, Shannon Spotswood. "Taking home the Wealthy for RFG Assist reflects our larger mission of building an RIA of the future. We're putting together the must-have toolkit modern independent Advisors need to thrive in our evolving landscape, enabling them to grow, deliver exceptional client experiences and redefine their limits."
In addition to their groundbreaking RFG Assist initiative, which is part of the larger RFG University training program, RFG empowers their Advisors with end-to-end technology and operational support, practice management consulting, marketing and branding resources, an investment management platform, and StrongHer Money, built to help women take control of their financial lives, as well as ongoing educational and networking opportunities, like the upcoming Warrior Advisor Conference being held in Cape Coral, Florida, this October 12- 14.
"It's important to us that our Advisors understand that they're in business for themselves, but never by themselves," said Bobby White, RFG's Founder and CEO. "The Warrior Advisor Conference will bring together growth-focused professionals in an environment that challenges them to approach their practices and their lives with purpose, tenacity, and fearlessness."
The Warrior Advisor Conference, open to any Advisor interested in honing their leadership abilities and building the skills necessary to succeed in today's environment, combines motivation with actionable strategies for growth, featuring inspiring keynote speakers like Tim Tebow and navy SEAL veteran Dom Raso, as well as industry giants Eric Clarke, Kelly Waltrich, Bobby White and Shannon Spotswood.
To learn more about RFG and their suite of solutions for independent Advisors, click here.
If you'd like to be a part of the Warrior Advisor Conference, click here.
To learn more about Wealthmanagement.com's award methodology, click here.
RFG Advisory is an innovator in the wealth management industry. Passionately committed to serving independent financial advisors and their clients, RFG Advisory prides itself on being a service company first, a technology company second and a hybrid-RIA third. RFG Advisory delivers a turn-key integrated platform that provides Advisors all of the tools and resources they need to be the CEO of their practice, not the COO, including turn-key technology, institutional-caliber investment management, marketing, compliance, business consulting and operational support. Focused on amplifying independence, Advisors who affiliate with RFG Advisory maintain all of the equity in their business and pay a basis point fee for access to RFG's investment and technology platform. Additionally, through RFG Capital, the firm buys stakes in advisor practices to facilitate succession planning and provide loans to advisors to enable the move to full independence.
Securities offered by Registered Representatives through Private Client Services. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory products and services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives through RFG Advisory, a Registered Investment Advisor. Private Client Services and RFG Advisory are unaffiliated entities.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders and rare diseases, today announced that it will participate in the Guggenheim Nantucket Therapeutics Conference, September 27th to 29th.
Raj Mehra, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO will hold 1x1 investor meetings and participate in a fireside chat hosted by Senior Biotechnology Analyst Yatin Suneja, on Wednesday, September 28th at 2:45 PM ET.
Webcast of the fireside chat may be accessed here.
About Seelos Therapeutics
Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and advancement of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs for the benefit of patients with central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other rare diseases. The Company's robust portfolio includes several late-stage clinical assets targeting indications including Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior (ASIB) in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), Sanfilippo syndrome, Parkinson's disease, other psychiatric and movement disorders plus orphan diseases.
For more information, please visit our website: http://seelostherapeutics.com, the content of which is not incorporated herein by reference.
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Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL)
300 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
(646) 293-2136
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https://seelostherapeutics.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/seelos
Mike Moyer Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
250 West 55th St., Suite 3401
New York, NY 10019
(617) 308-4306
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SAN FRANCISCO , Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges Sema4 Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SMFR) investors who suffered significant losses to submit your losses now.
Class Period: Mar. 14, 2022 – Aug. 15, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Nov. 7, 2022
Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/SMFR
Contact An Attorney Now: SMFR@hbsslaw.com
844-916-0895
Sema4 Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SMFR) Securities Fraud Class Action:
The complaint challenges Defendants' statements concerning Sema4's billing practices and reported revenues.
Specifically, Defendants allegedly misrepresented and concealed: (1) there was a significant risk that Sema4 would reverse a material amount of previously recognized revenue that it could not recoup from third party payors; (2) the company was experiencing declining selling prices for its reproductive health segment; and, (3) as a result of the foregoing, Sema4's financial results would be adversely affected.
The truth emerged on Aug. 15, 2022, when Sema4 announced disappointing Q2 2022 financial results, including revenues of just $36 million, or 23% lower than the prior year's quarter. The company blamed its dismal results on having reversed appx. $30 million revenues attributable to overpayments by a third-party payor prior to Q2 2022. The company also announced its President and Chief R&D Officer (Eric Schadt) was stepping down and it was eliminating approximately 13% of its workforce as part of a series of restructuring and corporate realignments.
This news sent the price of Sema4 shares crashing 33% lower on Aug. 16, 2022.
"We're focused on investors' losses and proving Sema4 misled investors about its financial results," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in Sema4 and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Sema4 should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email SMFR@hbsslaw.com.
About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation law firm focusing on corporate accountability through class-action law. The firm is home to a robust securities litigation practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and fraud. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.
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BEIJING, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by China.org.cn on CPC centenary:
On a July day in 2022, two international students came to visit Huilian Zhao, head pastry chef at Beijing Minzu Hotel, to learn how to make creatively shaped Chinese pastries. The two students are Yisheng Zhang from Mali and Sisi Yang from Costa Rica.
Upon their arrival, they tasted some of the creatively shaped pastries made by Chef Zhao. They are stunned by the exquisiteness and great taste of these food. Yang exclaimed over a one that looks exactly like an apple, and Zhang kept saying "yummy" after tasting a "walnut". And then, Chef Zhao began to show them how to handmake a walnut-shaped pastry. Under his guidance, the two students soon got the hang of it. "Awesome!" Yisheng murmured exultingly.
Besides, these pastries also reflect good wishes. The beautiful walnut-shaped pastry signifies "harmony and beauty", as, in Chinese, the first character of "walnut"(hetao) is the homonym for "harmony"(he). If paired with an apple, it will mean world peace, as the Chinese word they formed is pronounced the same as "peace"(heping). "How brilliant! These pastries not only look beautiful, but also convey good wishes," Yang said admiringly.
When asked how he started his career in pastry-making, Huilian Zhao replied smilingly, "I began to be interested in it when I saw a chef demonstrate how to make pastries at a Mid-Autumn Festival. I can't help marveling at the exquisiteness of the artisan food. Since then, I began to love it. " Mr. Zhao, who was then just asked to work temporarily in the workshop due to chef shortages, wouldn't have thought that he would become a pastry chef later and pursue the career for the rest of his life. Today, many foreigners, attracted to his delicate pastries and superb craftsmanship, have come to visit him,wanting to see him at work.
Creatively delicate pastries made by Chef Zhao, which used to be served just for ordinary customers in a Beijing hotel, have now been in the state banquet menu and started to be known to the world. Huilian Zhao is presenting, in his own way, to the world the great charm of Chinese pastries. Chef Zhao is much more than a national master in pastry. He is also one of the Chinese artisans representing the spirit of craftsman.
After this hands-on experience, the two international students learned the basic procedure for making creatively shaped Chinese pastries, and more importantly, gained a better understanding of the Chinese craftsman spirit, the very working attitude seen in Huilian Zhao, who kept pursuing excellence in pastry-making in the hope of spreading Chinese pastries exhibiting oriental beauty and Chinese-style elegance all over the world.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Looming Medicare cuts set to take effect in less than four months will jeopardize seniors' access to critical treatments and procedures, according to the Surgical Care Coalition (SCC). Advocating for patients, SCC leaders will meet with members of Congress and their staff on Thursday, September 15 to continue to build support to stop these cuts.
"The current Medicare payment system is unstable, unsustainable, and out of touch with the surgical needs of millions of Americans. The need for reform has never been more evident," said John H. Calhoon, MD, President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. "The Surgical Care Coalition is ready to stand against CMS's proposed policies and urges Congress to stand by the hundreds of thousands of surgeons protecting patient access to care."
The SCC Leadership Day is intended to educate Congressional leaders and their staff on the consequences of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed 4.5% cut to the Medicare conversion factor – a critical element for calculating Medicare payments. If Congress fails to stop this cut and also allows the additional 4% Medicare payment reduction due to statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) requirements to take effect, surgical care faces a staggering cut of almost 8.5% in 2023. This cut would come on top of the immense challenges that surgical practices across the nation are already facing, including significant medical inflation along with staffing and supply chain shortages.
These cuts are on top of the 2% sequestration cut that was fully reinstated in July demonstrating a year-after-year disinvestment in surgical care and threatening care access for millions of seniors nationwide. This disinvestment coupled with a growing senior population puts our health care system on an even more unsustainable trajectory. By 2040, Americans aged 65 and older are expected to represent 21.6% of the total population—5 percent more than today, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The SCC says this demonstrates why it is more important than ever to have a durable Medicare payment system that protects access to care for the individuals most in need.
"The current Medicare fee schedule continues to disincentivize collaboration between physicians as they are forced to fight against each other for critical resources," said Randall M. Clark, MD, FASA, President of American Society of Anesthesiologists. "Physicians provide essential care for patients, yet the current system requires us to divide our attention between providing that care and ensuring our practices have the resources to operate."
"Without swift Congressional action, millions of patients will be at risk of losing timely access to critical surgical procedures," said Charles Mabry, MD, FACS, Member of American College of Surgeons. "Leaders from the Surgical Care Coalition welcome the opportunity to share with Members of Congress the immediate threat these cuts pose to our patients and the critical need to create a sustainable Medicare payment system for the long-term."
"These compounding cuts reflect a Medicare payment system that promotes neither quality care nor investment in high-quality patient outcomes," said Jason M. Schwalb, MD, FAANS, Member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons. "Congress needs to protect America's seniors now by stopping the cuts to surgical care while advancing the reforms needed to create a more reliable payment system moving forward."
"The Surgical Care Coalition is ready to work with Members of Congress to show that the temporary fixes to the Medicare payment system are band-aids to structural problems," said Margaret C. Tracci, MD, JD, FACS, Member of Society of Vascular Surgeons. "Stopping this year's cuts while introducing long-term, stabilizing solutions is a necessary step Congress must take to build a better foundation for future patient care."
"It is vital that Congress work to update the physician payment schedule to reflect the increased cost of health care for both patients and providers," said David Glasser, MD, Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology. "As medical inflation nears an all-time high, the combined 10.5% cut will introduce yet another challenge into an already difficult operating environment for surgical practices."
Media interested in attending a press briefing with the SCC leaders on Wednesday, September 14, should contact media@surgicalcare.org.
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CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tagore Technology Inc., a pioneer of high-power GaN-based RF switches, today announced the introduction of the TS63421K antenna-tuning switch that delivers industry-leading performance with high peak voltage and low Ron. The new feature-rich switch offers best-in-class insertion loss, power handling, and harmonic performance and is well-suited for filter and antenna tuning, dynamic matching in private radio access points, and public safety equipment.
The new reflective open Single Pole Four Throw (SP4T) switch is designed with Tagore's second-generation Gallium Nitride - Silicon Carbide (GaN-SiC) process. The TS63421K is ideal for antenna or filter tuning applications where high RF peak voltage handling is desired. The device offers the industry's lowest on-resistance (Ron) of 1 ohm and off capacitance of 0.2pf and can handle peak RF voltage of 100V. This RF switch device is configured as a four-throw output that can be independently controlled and, therefore, can have 16 different states or tuning values.
Klaus Buehring, Tagore Technology's Chief Sales and Marketing officer said: "This GaN-SiC SP4T device is great for antenna tuning applications with antenna optimization to improve efficiency, resulting in higher overall performance compared to our first-generation product. This improved efficiency results in higher data throughput, increases battery life and a longer range for fewer dropped calls."
TS63421K is available in a 3X3-QFN plastic package and requires no external components making it well-suited for Low-SWaP applications. This new antenna tuning RF Switch is compatible with existing products, allowing customers to enhance radio performance by switching to the latest version of the second-generation product.
For full datasheets and samples contact Tagore Technology's Sales representative at rfgan@tagoretech.com
Tagore Technology was founded in January 2011 to pioneer Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon (GaN-on-Si) and GaN-SiC semiconductor technology for Radio Frequency (RF) and power management applications. We are a fabless semiconductor company with design centers in Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA, and Kolkata, India. Our R&D team is dedicated to developing disruptive solutions leveraging wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies that help address RF and power design challenges for our customers and accelerate time-to-market for a wide range of applications. For more information visit www.tagoretech.com
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TURKU, Finland, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleste, a leading provider of broadband network solutions and related services, announced today that its intelligent 1.8 GHz ICON4300 amplifier was recognised among the best in the industry by the 2022 Broadband Technology Report's Diamond Technology Reviews. Teleste received the Honoree Score of 4.5 Diamonds out of the 5 possible with the amplifier that is designed for the North American cable broadband market and its requirements.
On behalf of the Broadband Technology Report's 2022 Diamond Technology Reviews, I would like to congratulate Teleste on their 4.5 Diamonds honoree status," said Broadband Technology Report's Editorial Director, Stephen Hardy. "This program recognizes and rewards the top products and solutions available to the broadband cable industry. We appreciate all entries we receive though not all were honored with 3.5 Diamonds or above."
The ICON4300 is a new-generation intelligent system amplifier that stands out as a future-proof choice in the network evolution towards DOCSIS® 4.0. The amplifier provides operators a logical step of upgrading coaxial systems to a 1.8 GHz design.
"We at Teleste are very proud to receive this recognition for our ICON4300 amplifier, and I would like to thank Broadband Technology Report and the judges on behalf of our entire team," stated Hanno Narjus, Head of Teleste's Networks business – "The cable industry has been talking about 10G services on many fronts, and with the 1.8 GHz technology the promises are now starting to take shape. For operators, the question is of course about the multi-gigabit speeds, but also about utilising technological innovations such as native intelligence to add operational efficiency in the entire broadband infrastructure and eventually improve customer experience."
With native intelligence, the ICON4300 offers several features that warrant reliable, uninterrupted services under all circumstances. The amplifier can, for example, automatically recognise changeable diplexers and perform the needed alignments precisely and quickly during the installation.
After the installation, the intelligent features take care of adjusting the electrically controlled gain and slope settings to secure robust downstream and upstream performance even when the attenuation of coaxial cables changes due to outdoor temperature flux. Any anomalies in the downstream and upstream band can also be detected, and the ingress entering the network from, e.g., faulty outlets or connectors, can be controlled both automatically and manually while remote access to the amplifier ensures that no maintenance visits are needed to perform the necessary operations.
Along with supporting 1.8 GHz frequencies and future DOCSIS 4.0 rollouts, the ICON4300 is well fitted for lower frequency networks. In such cases, Teleste's award-winning Power Save technology enables its lower power consumption, and operators can benefit from its high frequency capacity later when the time is right to realise the full potential of the 1.8 GHz networks.
For more information about the ICON4300 amplifier, please visit our website. For North American cable broadband markets, ICON4300 is available through Teleste Intercept.
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Broadband Technology Report's editorial mission is simple: We cover the latest tools, techniques and approaches that broadband pros must know about as they face the many challenges in today's hyper- competitive environment. If it is important to cable engineers and technology pros, it's important to BTR.
Through our continuously updated website and various weekly e-newsletters, BTR offers a comprehensive overview of the newest products and solutions. BTR also provides a platform for the top engineering experts. These pros use that platform to present invaluable commentary on network reliability, adaptive bitrate streaming, fleet management, cellular back haul, commercial services and a long list of other issues that, cumulatively, spell success or failure for operators
Our Diamond Technology Reviews is the industry's most prestigious product review program. This recognition program is a much-coveted platform for entrants and judges alike. Vendors submit applications and have their products, software or solutions reviewed by an independent and elite team of technical experts. The reviews are announced in the fall and will be showcased prominently throughout SCTE's Cable-Tec event.
About Teleste
Teleste offers an integrated product and service portfolio that makes it possible to build and run a better networked society. Our solutions bring television and broadband services to you, secure your safety in public places and guide your use of public transport. With solid industry experience and drive for innovations, we are a leading international company in broadband, security and information technologies and related services. We connect with our customers through a global network of offices and partners. In 2021, Teleste's net sales reached EUR 144 million and it had approximately 860 employees. Teleste is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. For more information, see www.teleste.com and follow @telestecorp on Twitter.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for HUT, LPTX, PINS, CLSK, and AMC.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for DOCU, COIN, NVDA, REGN, and TSLA.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for ZS, AAPL, MSTR, ALB, and ROKU.
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Vuzix invited to highlight new Zoom X conferencing service at event
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced that the Company will be broadly showcasing its M400 smart glasses at Deutsche Telekom's ("DT") Digital X 2022 exhibition, taking place September 13-14 in Cologne, Germany. Digital X is DT's main event around digitization in the DACH region of Europe. Every year, the event transforms more than 100 popular locations in Cologne's city center into a hands-on experience around the latest in networking technology. The event brings together various DT groups, SMEs, start-ups, politicians, visionaries, and other top industry experts. This year, one spotlight is on AR-enhanced mobile workforce options, with DT and its key partner Zoom Video Communications ("Zoom") unveiling Zoom X, a new and highly secure video conferencing service.
Invited as the AR technology platform of choice by DT, Vuzix is proud to provide an extensive technology footprint to help attendees explore the potential of a fully connected workforce. The Company will be showcasing its workhorse M400 smart glasses at both the DT and Zoom exhibits and will feature several hands-on demonstrations that present the versatility of connected AR smart glasses across a variety of enterprise use cases. Vuzix smart glasses will be seen across the city center as specially equipped staff will be circulating throughout the event, interacting with exhibition-goers while staying interconnected using the Zoom X platform.
"We're honored to support DT's clear vision of the future, where they can extend their enhanced network capabilities to an even broader set of enterprise customers, fully connected through Vuzix smart glasses and the power of Zoom X," said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. "Following the conclusion of Digital X, DT plans to integrate Vuzix connected workforce use cases into Customer Experience Centers across Germany and beyond. We look forward to helping DT's enterprise clients experience fully hands-free mobility anywhere within their expansive network."
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets. The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 252 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2022 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK, and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit the Vuzix website, Twitter and Facebook pages.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and WINDSOR, ON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU), a leading financial organization operating across Ontario, Canada, and FINTAINIUM, an embedded payments and cash flow management platform, announced a strategic initiative to help WFCU's members thrive. The relationship will provide a first-class digital experience and a robust suite of integrated payments and cash management solutions.
WFCU will leverage FINTAINIUM's unified cash flow management platform, which helps financial institutions attract, retain, and grow business relationships by providing streamlined back-office services and payment capabilities. This relationship reflects WFCU's commitment to working with fintech companies like FINTAINIUM to accelerate innovation and deepen customer relationships.
"Our commercial members are vital to the social and economic growth of our communities. Recognizing their challenges and providing them new solutions to enable their success has always been our shared priority," said Eddie Francis, President, and CEO of WFCU Credit Union. "Adopting the Fintainium platform will provide our business members with another ideal tool to drive efficiency and effectiveness in managing their cash and payments."
When asked about this initiative, FINTAINIUM CEO Richard Jackman remarked, "We have strong ties in the Canadian market, and we are honored that WFCU chose FINTAINIUM. WFCU is a progressive player in the Canadian market. We are thrilled to be selected to provide essential new technology, payments, and other services, supporting their commitment to continue innovating and streamlining operations for WFCU and its members."
FINTAINIUM delivers back-office innovation for financial institutions and streamlines end-users payments and cash flow management processes. With headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, and operations in Toronto, Canada, FINTAINIUM facilitates enhanced services between financial institutions, businesses, and other technology companies.
FINTAINIUM is a modular platform with the newest technology to work seamlessly with financial institutions and ERP systems. FINTAINIUM's technology enables features such as embedded payments and lending, an integrated CFO toolkit with business intelligence, cash flow management tools, and back-office automation. FINTAINIUM is the only unified platform that combines all these features into a simple, easy-to-navigate user interface.
WFCU Credit Union has been recognized as a leading, progressive financial institution headquartered in Windsor and Essex County since 1940. Proudly serving Ontario residents, community organizations, small businesses, commercial entities, and public institutions for over 80 years, WFCU Credit Union is the sixth largest credit union in Ontario and the twentieth largest credit union in Canada. WFCU Credit Union operates nine retail locations in Windsor-Essex, three in the Waterloo Region through ECU – A Division of WFCU Credit Union and one digital entity, Omnia Direct.
Through their various service channels, including online and mobile banking, telephone banking, and ATM services, WFCU Credit Union and its divisions have become the financial institutions of choice for 61,883 members across Ontario, including 57,185 personal members in 25,292 households, 3,340 Businesses, and 1,358 Organizations. Currently, WFCU Credit Union has $8.04 billion in Managed Assets and Member Service Totals of $10.7 billion. WFCU Credit Union membership is open to anyone who lives and/or works in Ontario.
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Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode We Contain Multitudes.
Getting pregnant as a track and field athlete was called the "kiss of death." After becoming pregnant, Olympian Allyson Felix fought to change that by reforming her former sponsor's maternity policy.
About Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix is an eleven-time Olympic medalist and five-time Olympic champion. In the summer of 2022, she officially retired from track and field after winning her 19th medal.
She's also the co-founder and president of Saysh, a community-centered lifestyle brand for and by women, as well as an investor and advisor to other startups.
Felix was included in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020 and 2021.
This segment of the TED Radio Hour was produced by Katherine Sypher and edited by Manoush Zomorodi and Rachel Faulkner. You can follow us on Twitter @TEDRadioHour and email us at TEDRadio@npr.org.
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Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode We Contain Multitudes.
In Marvel's "America," Gabby Rivera wrote a superhero who's queer, Latina, and punches portals across dimensions. She shares why it's empowering to write characters that mirror her identity.
About Gabby Rivera
Gabby Rivera is a writer and the author of "America," the debut solo comic book series that tells the story of America Chavez, Marvel's first queer Latina superhero.
Rivera has published a critically acclaimed debut novel Juliet Takes a Breath. She has also written in the Lumberjanes universe for Boom! Studios. When not writing, Rivera speaks about her experiences as a queer Puerto Rican from the Bronx and as an LGBTQ youth advocate. Rivera also hosts her own podcast, "Joy Revolution."
Rivera is currently working on her next novel. She lives in California.
This segment of the TED Radio Hour was produced by James Delahoussaye and edited by Manoush Zomorodi. You can follow us on Twitter @TEDRadioHour and email us at TEDRadio@npr.org.
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Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour We Contain Multitudes.
Hrishikesh Hirway always wanted to be a musician. When his dream didn't go as planned, he navigated complex feelings of success and failure — embracing opportunities that became unexpected gifts.
About Hrishikesh Hirway
Hrishikesh Hirway is a musician, songwriter and music producer.
He's recorded several albums under the name The One AM Radio. He's also composed original music for Netflix, ESPN, the NBA as well as the Sydney Opera House.
Hirway is also the the host and producer of several podcasts, including Song Exploder, Home Cooking with Samin Nosrat and The West Wing Weekly with Joshua Malina. He's helped launch Google's first original podcast and has produced podcasts for Mailchimp. He's also an advisor on digital strategy for the Library of Congress.
Hirway lives in Los Angeles, California.
This segment of the TED Radio Hour was produced by James Delahoussaye and edited by Katie Simon, Manoush Zomorodi and Rachel Faulkner. You can follow us on Twitter @TEDRadioHour and email us at TEDRadio@npr.org.
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Fall is the season when the publishing industry brings out its "big books" — the ones, mostly written by established authors, that are the safest bets to generate excitement and sales. So it's a special year when a debut breaks out of this distinguished pack and takes an early lead for its originality, heart, wit and sweeping social vision. The debut I'm cheering on is called If I Survive You, by Jonathan Escoffery and the "you" his characters are trying to survive is America itself.
If I Survive You is composed of eight interconnected short stories about a Jamaican family living in Florida. The parents, Topper and Sanya, fled Jamaica in the 1970s, desperate to escape political violence and eventually give their two sons, well, everything parents want to give their kids: education, opportunity and a crack at the pursuit of happiness. But the family keeps getting knocked down: by racism, the 2008 recession, and, most literally, by Hurricane Andrew in 1992, which reduces their house to its "skeletal frame."
That's not to say Escoffery's characters are mere victims of Fate, as basic as that storm-stripped house of theirs. They themselves have plenty of agency to hurt, love, betray and simply misunderstand each other. And, their house, by the way, was no showplace pre-Hurricane. Here, to give you a taste of Escoffery's boisterous, snappy style are some passages from a story called "Pestilence" in which younger son, Trelawney, describes his childhood home:
The first and only plot of American soil my parents purchased together was plagued, as was the house they built atop it. The millipedes blackened our front steps, made mom tap dance from car to welcome mat. They crept up pipes, bursting from bath drains at our most vulnerable moments ...
We knew our house was cursed, not simply from the outside but from within. The animals we brought home met grisly deaths, no matter the care we took. Our Siamese fighting fish launched itself from its aquarium, as though the tank's water had been set to boil. ...
"Maybe no pets for a while," Mom said, guarding her mouth with her palm.
Trelawney is the sensitive American-born son, a puzzle to his frustrated father and tougher older brother and, thus, the natural narrator of many of these stories. In the opening story called "In Flux" — a family chronicle in miniature — Trelawney tries to figure out the answer to the elemental question that he's asked from childhood through adulthood. That question is: "What are you?"
In Jamaica, his middle-class, brown-complexioned parents didn't consider themselves Black. When Trelawney asks his mother, she shuts him down: "I was never asked such stupidness before coming to this country. If someone asks you ... tell them you're a little of this and a little of that."
Which is a true, but inadequate answer, because, as Trelawney, looking back on his younger self, reflects: "Race has descended upon your world, sudden and grating and what you fear most is that others recognize in you something that you've yet to grasp."
The stories here move forward in time, but keep returning to key moments, especially the party where Trelawney's father called him a vile name, thus propelling him into months of homelessness. In a standout story called "Splashdown," another riff on the overarching theme of father-son relationships gone wrong, we hear about Trelawney's 13-year-old cousin, Cukie, who lives for a summer with the father, nicknamed "Ox," who abandoned him shortly after birth.
Ox, we're told, lives on "the hem of the Atlantic" piloting yachts, setting traps for lobsters on the ocean floor, and doing other more unscrupulous work. Cukie says his father's vague stories about his past are filled with "uncontextualized brutality." Years later, when the unemployed Cukie himself becomes a new father, he searches out Ox for a job. After all, even a lousy father should provide some kind of safety net, right? I have to say, when I read the final scene of "Splashdown," my overwhelmed response was that not since Moby Dick has the all-American ethos of "sink or swim" on your own been dramatized to such devastating effect.
If I Survive You is an extraordinary debut collection, an intensively granular, yet panoramic depiction of what it's like to try to make it — or not — in this kaleidoscopic madhouse of a country.
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Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour Episode We Contain Multitudes.
Words like introvert and extrovert help us make sense of the world, but one label can't sum up a person. Susan Cain explores how we can embrace the nuances that give our lives meaning and beauty.
About Susan Cain
Susan Cain is a New York Times bestselling author. Her most recent book, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, discusses the power of a bittersweet, even melancholic, outlook on life, and why for so long our culture has been unable to see its potential value.
She is also the author of Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverted Kids, and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, among others.
Her 2012 TED Talk, "The power of introverts," it one of the most popular of all time at 30 million views.
Cain lives in New York with her family.
This segment of the TED Radio Hour was produced by Katie Monteleone and edited by Katie Simon and Rachel Faulkner. You can follow us on Twitter @TEDRadioHour and email us at TEDRadio@npr.org.
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1.5-pound newborn safely surrendered under Daniels Law
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – A 1-day-old baby was safely surrendered in South Carolina Sunday under Daniels Law, according to the Department of Social Services.
Officials said the baby was accepted at Prisma Health Memorial Hospital where DSS took custody of the child.
According to DSS, the baby was born Sept. 3 and only weighed 1 pound, 12.5 ounces. He is currently receiving medical care.
A permanency planning hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 11, at 10:30 a.m. at Greenville County Family Court.
Officials said this is the fifth baby surrendered in South Carolina under Daniel’s Law this year.
They also reiterated that Daniel’s Law provides a safe and legal option for people to surrender babies up to 60 days old. Anyone interested in learning more about the Safe Haven Act, also known as Daniel’s Law, can visit DSS’ website.
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Board puts abortion rights question on Michigan fall ballot
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan election board placed an abortion-rights proposal on the fall ballot Friday, obeying an order from the state’s highest court and closing a record-breaking petition drive to try to amend the state constitution.
The amendment would affirm the right to make pregnancy-related decisions without interference in Michigan, including abortion and other reproductive services such as birth control.
The Michigan Supreme Court a day earlier ordered the Board of State Canvassers to put it on the Nov. 8 ballot. The board, comprised of two Democrats and two Republicans, had killed the proposal in a tie vote last week, with GOP members siding with abortion opponents who said the petition had improper or no spacing between certain words.
Chief Justice Bridget McCormack derisively called it a “game of gotcha gone very bad.” She said the words were legible and in correct order.
Supporters had submitted more than 750,000 signatures, easily clearing the minimum threshold and setting a record for a Michigan ballot initiative.
Abortion has remained legal in the state even after the U.S. Supreme Court in June overturned Roe v. Wade. A 1931 law that makes it a crime to perform most abortions was suspended by a judge last spring and declared unconstitutional this week.
But that decision can be appealed. If voters approve the constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights, any legal fight would be moot.
A poll published this week by The Detroit News and WDIV-TV showed abortion and women’s rights as the top issue motivating Michigan residents to vote in November, ahead of inflation, education and the economy. The poll showed a majority of likely voters supporting the amendment to protect abortion rights.
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White reported from Detroit.
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Joey Cappelletti is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
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Man accused of beating 6-year-old to death with bat
Published: Sep. 9, 2022 at 10:41 AM EDT|Updated: 10 minutes ago
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — A 37-year-old Missouri man is accused of beating his 6-year-old daughter to death with a bat. Dustin Beechner, of St. Joseph, is charged with child abuse resulting in death.
During a brief court hearing Wednesday, a judge ordered that Beechner be held without bond.
St. Joseph police say they were called to a home Friday and found the child dead with blunt force trauma to the head.
According to a probable cause statement, police said Beechner led officers to the house’s roof, where they found a child, identified as Jozlyn Marie Beechner, covered in a white sheet.
Beechner does not yet have an attorney.
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Spotty fall colors likely in New England amid drought
(AP) - This summer’s drought is expected to cause a patchy array of fall color starting earlier in the leaf-peeping haven of New England while the autumn colors are likely to be muted and not last as long in the drought- and heat-stricken areas of the south.
In New England, experts anticipate the season, which typically peaks in October, to be more spread out with some trees changing earlier or even browning and dropping leaves because of the drought. Other places, like Texas, could see colors emerging later in the fall due to warm temperatures.
“We will still have brilliant colors in New England because of the fact that we have so many different kinds of trees and they’re growing on kind of ridges, and kind of slopes and wetlands,” said Richard Primack, a professor of plant ecology at Boston University. “You know we will have good color but the color will probably be more spotty than usual.”
Leaf peeping is big business in places like New England, where millions of visitors from around the country and world bring in billions of dollars.
Everyone from inns to diners often count on this business to get them through the rest of the year. But predicting when those colors will peak is not an exact science; requiring experts to consider everything from temperature, the length of the day and stresses like pests and drought.
In Vermont, the 18-room Mad River Barn, an inn in Fayston, typically sells out for about three weeks in a row starting in late September, said inn manager Jess Kotch. But those leaf-peepers don’t make reservations far in advance.
“Typically we get so many inquiries for last-minute stays through that period that I don’t even really start thinking about it until this week and next week,” she said.
This year, drought is one of the big concerns in many parts of the country.
Severe and even extreme drought set in this summer in southern New England and remains in some areas, while up north parts of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are in a moderate drought or are abnormally dry. In those northern New England states, the color will depend on the health of the individual trees and is expected to be good to variable.
“Where you have those real dry sandy soils or you know, trees that have had health issues accumulating over time you may see some effect on fall foliage on those trees,” Wendy Scribner, a forestry field specialist with the University of New Hampshire extension service, said. “But I think we just have so many of them that we still will see some coloration.”
In Oklahoma, where much of the state is in severe or extreme drought, the trees are expected to change earlier than usual and it will be quicker. Some oak trees started browning and dropping leaves this summer, said Alex Schwartz, district silviculturist for the Oklahoma Ranger Districts of the Ouachita National Forest.
“When the trees experience moderate to severe drought stress like we’ve had, what they’re going to do is they’re going to probably stop that production — what little they’ve had over the summer —- stop that production a lot quicker, and they’re not going to produce a lot of those other pigments like the carotenoids that bring out those other fall colors,” he said.
The same thing is happening on some ridgetops in Connecticut where oak trees in thin dry soils are browning and dropping leaves early, meaning they’re shutting down. And many southern New England beech trees, whose leaves typically turn yellow and orange in the fall, have been hit by beech leaf disease, causing them to drop their leaves, said Robert Marra, a forest pathologist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
“It’s going to have a very serious impact on fall colors in the sense that most of the beeches, many of them throughout southern New England, were hit so badly by beech leaf disease this year that they’re just dropping, they don’t have leaves on them to change color,” he said.
In Texas, the colors are likely to be muted and warm temperatures could push back the change, said Mac Martin, partnership coordinator for Texas A&M Forest Service.
“We’re going to probably get a shorter window of the fall colors that we get here in general as well as probably less kind of brilliant colors,” he said.
Visitors to the White Mountain Hotel and Resort in North Conway, New Hampshire, are not holding off in making reservations, said Carol Sullivan, director of sales and marketing.
“The last two years for us have been very strong, and that is the same prediction for us this year, that we will have an equally strong, if not even stronger, fall foliage season, regardless of what the weather does,” she said.
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AP reporter Kathy McCormack contributed to this report from Concord, New Hampshire.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) - Trade winds will weaken into tomorrow. Partly cloudy with occasional morning showers, then scattered showers through the day. Highs 83 to 88. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tonight, mostly cloudy to start, then clearing. Showers are likely over windward and mauka sections, scattered leeward showers leeward. Lows 68 to 73. East winds around 15 mph in the evening becoming light and variable.
Trade winds will weaken through Saturday, remain on the lighter side through the weekend, then increase again early next week. Clouds and showers will favor windward areas during nights and mornings, but the lighter winds will allow sea breezes to drive cloud and shower formation over leeward and interior areas in the afternoons. An increase in moisture tonight into Saturday is expected to fuel increased shower coverage, especially windward.
Surf along south facing shores will trend up through the day Saturday, peak around the advisory level late Sunday through Monday, then slowly ease through midweek as a south-southwest swell moves through. A medium-period southeast swell pick up Monday, then peak late Tuesday through midweek, which will add to the mix along exposed shores. Surf will return to typical summer levels late next week along south facing shores. Surf along east facing shores will ease into the weekend as the trades back off, but may come up Sunday if a long- period easterly swell from former Hurricane Kay in the far eastern Pacific materializes. Small and choppy surf will pick up next week as the trades return. Surf along north facing shores will remain small through next week, with no significant sources expected in the long range.
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5 killed in shooting in Maryland, officials say
Published: Sep. 9, 2022 at 11:53 AM EDT|Updated: 6 minutes ago
CECIL CO., Md. (Gray News) - Law enforcement officials responded to a Maryland home Friday where they said five people were shot and killed.
The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office said it was on the scene at the Elk Mills home, WJZ reported.
The sheriff’s office said on Facebook that there was no current threat to the public.
No further information was immediately available.
The town is located in the northeast corner of the state, about 56 miles from Baltimore.
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Just add water: Kellogg’s launches new cereal
Published: Sep. 9, 2022 at 11:32 AM EDT|Updated: 26 minutes ago
(CNN) - Kellogg’s is putting a new spin on a breakfast classic.
The company has created new instabowls that just need water.
The little tubs of cereal have milk powder inside. When you add water and stir, the milk rehydrates and instantly creates milk and cereal.
There are four to choose from – Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran Crunch, Froot Loops and Apple Jacks.
You can pop them in your cart at Walmart for $1.98 a bowl.
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Officials warn parents to look out for fentanyl that looks like candy
MARION COUNTY, Fla. (Gray New) – Officials in Florida are warning parents nationwide to be cautious of products that look like candy but actually contain drugs.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said with Halloween around the corner, it’s not too early to be on the lookout for these deceptive products.
The sheriff’s office posted photos of examples to be wary of, showing fentanyl pressed in multiple colors, giving it a candy-like appearance.
“Not only does this make it easier for kids to hide drugs from their parents, but it also makes it more likely for unknowing kids (or even adults) to consume the drugs believing it is candy,” the sheriff’s office wrote in a Facebook post.
If you believe your child has ingested something they shouldn’t have, officials say to call 911 immediately.
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Teen killed after walking into path of semi-truck, troopers say
Published: Sep. 9, 2022 at 11:06 AM EDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – A 16-year-old died Tuesday night after being hit by a semi-truck on a portion of Interstate 80, according to Iowa State Patrol.
Authorities said a semi-truck was heading westbound on I-80 and a car was stopped on the inside shoulder of the road.
The teen got out of the car and walked into the path of the truck and was killed, according to troopers.
The driver of the semi-truck was not hurt.
The crash remains under investigation.
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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.41 per share.
The cash dividend is payable November 15, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 14, 2022.
Since the company's inception in 2013, AbbVie has increased its dividend by more than 250 percent. AbbVie is a member of the S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that have annually increased their dividend for at least 25 consecutive years.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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Aktiia leveraged its data set of more than 55m data points to demonstrate that hypertensive individuals who use the Aktiia 24/7 cuffless monitor persistently for six months achieve a significant and sustained reduction in BP
NEUCHATEL, Switzerland, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today in San Diego at the AHA Hypertension Sessions, Aktiia presents the results of an analysis co-authored by experts from Barts NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (London, UK), Scripps Translational Research Institute (La Jolla, USA), Lausanne University Hospital (Lausanne, CH), Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston, USA), and Mayo Clinic (Phoenix, USA) demonstrating that hypertensive patients who monitor their blood pressure (BP) with Aktiia's 24/7 BP monitor achieve a significant and sustained reduction in systolic BP.
Aktiia's optical continual BP monitor has been available for purchase in seven European countries since March 2021. By design and purpose, Aktiia's passive and continual collection of BP data has quickly compiled over 55,000,000 data points in real-world conditions, establishing the largest dataset of BP readings in the world which uniquely enables Aktiia and its partners to unlock new insights into hypertension.
The objective of Aktiia's recent investigation was to explore whether a change in behaviour resulting in measurably lower BP would be demonstrated in hypertensive subjects who were consistently exposed to their BP data via Aktiia's integrated mobile app. The analysis concluded that mean SBP was reduced in -3.2 mmHg (confidence interval: [-0.70, -5.59], p<0.02) for hypertensive users (SBP > 140 mmHg) following 3 months of continual cuffless BP monitoring (Figure 2). This reduction was then sustained throughout the 6 months studied. Mean SBP remained unchanged for normotensive users (SBP < 140 mm Hg).
The powerful relationship between BP reduction and reduction of cardiovascular events is undisputed, irrespective of the mechanism for the reduction. Even a 5 mm Hg reduction in systolic BP reduces cardiovascular risk by 10%. By using Aktiia consistently, people were not only made aware of their condition, but were empowered to make changes to their behaviour which achieved an effect similar to that of a medication. Aktiia will continue to expand research that investigates the factors contributing to this reduction in blood pressure, and work to augment these benefits among the Aktiia user population. These data highlight just the beginning of the tremendous value of Aktiia's dataset across the hypertension care continuum.
Management of hypertension remains a persistent clinical challenge. An estimated 6-8 million people in the UK live with undiagnosed or uncontrolled high blood pressure; globally, this number increases to 700 million. Aktiia's wrist-worn 24/7 automated blood pressure monitor removes the hassle, discomfort, and disruption of having to take a measurement with a cuff. Patients rarely take as many cuff readings as their physician needs for effective diagnosis, management, and monitoring – but patients report that they prefer using Aktiia to a traditional cuff, and user data shows over 10x the number of readings for standard home BP monitoring.
Aktiia has CE Mark class IIa medical device approval, and to date over 55 million measurements have been taken across Europe making Aktiia's dataset the largest BP database ever recorded.
The results disclosed in the press release have been peer-reviewed and presented at the AHA Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022 in San Diego (USA) under the title:
"Persistent Use Of Aktiia 24/7 Blood Pressure Monitor Is Associated With Lower Blood Pressure In Hypertensive Patients",
Josep Sola, David Perruchod, Meritxell Cortes, Jay Pandit, Melvin D Lobo, Gregoire Wuerzner, Naomi D Fisher and Jay Shah,
Hypertension. 2022;79:AP304, Originally published 7 Sep 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aya Healthcare, the largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., was named to Fortune's list of Best Workplaces in Healthcare, for the third year in a row. Aya was recognized for its steadfast commitment to providing exceptional experiences for its employees and ensuring a positive, welcoming environment where team members can thrive and excel in their career. From recognizing hard work with quarterly awards to fun, philanthropic team-building events, Aya consistently exceeds expectations for its employees and fosters an environment of purpose and meaning.
Fortune partnered with Great Place to Work® to produce a prestigious list based on more than 1 million employee survey responses and data from companies representing over 6.1 million employees. 90% of surveyed Aya employees said it's a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. Furthermore, 97% said they felt welcomed when they joined Aya and 94% believe that management is honest and ethical in its business practices.
Per the US Census Bureau, healthcare makes up one of the fastest-growing sectors in the nation, with 22 million people working in the industry. Aya Healthcare and its 6,000+ corporate employees have a proven track record of delivering unparalleled accountability and exceptional experiences at every touchpoint, offering industry-leading innovative solutions.
"Trust is earned and not given, and we're honored that our employees trust us to always do what's right," said Amber Zeeb, Chief People Officer and EVP, Global Employee Services & Infrastructure at Aya Healthcare. "We know we have the best and brightest agents of change and will do everything we can to support our employees reaching their fullest potential."
Everyone's voice matters at Aya. Aya constantly seeks employee feedback with company-wide questionnaires and surveys throughout the year for improving areas of the organization. The company prioritizes mental health and physical well-being for its employees and offers a variety of wellness programs year-round, including virtual exercise, meditation and mental health classes.
With corporate headquarters are in San Diego, California, a majority of Aya's employees have the option of working in the office or remotely. Aya is always searching for top talent to join their industry-leading team. If you're interested in a career that allows you to make a lasting impact every day, apply today: https://www.ayahealthcare.com/corporate-careers.
Aya Healthcare is a data-driven market leader in healthcare staffing. Through its transformative use of technology and digital engagement, Aya has become the largest healthcare staffing company in the United States. Aya's managed marketplace hosts the largest pool of active job seekers with algorithm-driven personalized touchpoints to drive further engagement and adds transparency and unrivaled efficiency to healthcare systems. While technology drives efficiency and scale, Aya employees power the company to deliver unparalleled accountability and exceptional experiences for clients and clinicians. Aya's company culture is rooted in giving back and supports organizations around food security, education, healthcare, safe shelter and equity. To learn more about Aya Healthcare, visit www.ayahealthcare.com.
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'Top Chef' head judge's jarred sauces now available nationwide
WINDERMERE, Fla., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Colicchio Collection, featuring a new line of ultra-premium cooking and pairing sauces crafted by chef and restaurateur Tom Colicchio in partnership with The Jersey Tomato Co. and KEEN Growth Capital, debuts for purchase online.
Colicchio looked to Italy's most beloved culinary regions for inspiration in crafting the six sauces, all made with 100% vine-ripened New Jersey tomatoes, which are prized for their sumptuous flavor and delicate balance of sweetness and acidity. Each sauce in the Colicchio Collection is made with ingredients unique to its region of Italy and is intended to complement a range of dishes, including six recipes developed by Colicchio to highlight the sauces' distinct flavor profiles, from clams with pancetta and mustard greens to eggplant shakshuka.
"I wanted to capture the exciting variety of cuisines throughout Italy in a collection that home cooks could use to elevate and enhance their everyday cooking," says Colicchio. "The inherent brightness and balance of these sauces allows the regional ingredients to shine through, taking stews, braised and grilled meats, seafood, even pizza to another level of flavor and vibrancy."
Colicchio first joined The Jersey Tomato Co. in 2020 as an equity partner, brand ambassador and culinary consultant driving innovation. The Colicchio Collection marks the New Jersey native's first original offering in partnership with the brand.
"It's been a joy to collaborate with chef Colicchio on The Jersey Tomato Co., and we're thrilled to introduce consumers to his first original, ultra-premium line," says Mike Hagan, CEO of KEEN Growth Capital's Emerging Brands Portfolio. "It's an exciting chapter of what we hope becomes a cornerstone of the home kitchen."
As with all The Jersey Tomato Co. sauces, the Colicchio Collection is lower in sodium, gluten-free, non-GMO and Kosher, and has no added sugars or artificial preservatives. The six sauce flavors include:
- Liguria: lemon, white wine, provençal herbs
- Trentino: wild mushroom, parmesan, rosemary
- Sicilia: orange, black olive, white wine
- Piemonte: barolo wine, sage
- Abruzzo: saffron, fennel pollen
- Calabria: eggplant, zucchini, and chilis
The Colicchio Collection is available on colicchiocollection.com as a Club Colicchio subscription with exclusive member benefits and as a one-time purchase of $45.00 for a set of three 16 oz. jars.
For more information, follow @colicchiocollection and @tomcolicchio on Instagram.
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Analysis of credit profiles by former architect of FICO Scores finds debt settlement is a viable option for consumers seeking to resolve severe levels of debt.
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/PRNewswire/ -- Consumers who seek to resolve debts through debt settlement perform better on multiple credit score metrics than consumers who go through Chapter 13 bankruptcy, according to the findings of a new study by the consumer credit data expert
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The implications that debt relief strategies like bankruptcy and debt settlement have on credit profiles and FICO® Scores is an important factor for many consumers when considering their options to resolve severe financial distress. The study, Debt Settlement and Bankruptcy: A Comparison of Credit Scores, found that six years after initiating debt relief, consumers who went through debt settlement have higher median FICO® Scores than those who go through bankruptcy.
Huynh spent 18 years at FICO® overseeing the development of FICO® Scores and was the architect of FICO® Score 8 and FICO® Score 9. He is currently the Vice President of Data Optimization at Freedom Debt Relief (FDR), one of the largest providers of debt resolution services in the United States.
Huynh's research found that six years after initiating their respective debt relief strategy, debt settlement clients were more likely to qualify for a valid FICO® Score than bankruptcy filers — meaning they had sufficient recent credit history to calculate a score. As a result, post-debt settlement consumers will generally have greater access to more affordable credit and less friction obtaining services that require a valid credit score when compared to bankruptcy filers.
"Debt settlement clients are far more likely to qualify for credit scores after their time in the program than bankruptcy filers," said Huynh. "This is very relevant because of how widely used credit scores are — not having a valid credit score can create challenges for consumers. This is another overlooked area where debt settlement compares very favorably to bankruptcy."
Another powerful finding is that debt settlement clients demonstrate a lower risk of filing for bankruptcy in the future, as measured by Equifax's Bankruptcy Navigator Index, a credit risk model designed to predict consumers' future bankruptcy risk. This is particularly notable because bankruptcy risk scores provide a more direct metric of whether the consumer's indebtedness or financial stress has been addressed.
It's important to note that the median FICO® Score of debt settlement clients reaches a lower trough than the median score of bankruptcy filers, and the bottoming out occurs after enrolling in debt settlement, as opposed to at the point of filing for bankruptcy. But six years after initiating their respective debt relief strategy, debt settlement clients have a median FICO® Score of 676, compared to 656 for Chapter 7 filers and 616 for Chapter 13 filers. This is an indication that debt settlement clients in general recover more fully and more rapidly than bankruptcy filers.
"Bankruptcy has long been accepted as an effective strategy to provide over-indebted consumers with a fresh start on their finances," said Huynh. "This research demonstrates that debt settlement can also be a viable debt relief strategy for financially distressed consumers, particularly when it is used as an intervention before consumers reach the point of having no choice but to resort to bankruptcy."
In both debt settlement and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, consumers who complete their debt relief programs experience the greatest recovery in credit profiles. Meanwhile, clients who exit debt settlement before addressing all their debt have higher median FICO® Scores than Chapter 13 filers who fail to have their debt discharged in bankruptcy. This is due to structural differences in the debt settlement and Chapter 13 processes. In debt settlement, consumers who don't complete the program may still benefit from having some of their accounts settled. In Chapter 13, filers who do not complete their repayment plans will not benefit from the debt forgiveness associated with a successful discharge of debt.
Huynh's research also found that consumers who pursue debt settlement are better equipped to re-establish a positive credit profile and responsibly obtain essential financial services than former bankruptcy filers. For example, 8.2% of debt settlement clients obtained a new mortgage five to six years after initiating debt relief, compared to 5.5% of Chapter 7 filers and 3.2% of Chapter 13 filers.
"Consumers need facts about debt relief options to make more informed financial decisions," said Sean Fox, President of Freedom Debt Relief. "This study confirms that debt settlement compares favorably to bankruptcy on several credit profile dimensions."
Methodology
The report and Huynh's analysis are based on anonymized credit data of consumers who filed for bankruptcy or enrolled in debt settlement from March 2014 through February 2015. Using credit report and FICO® Score data from Equifax, along with proprietary FDR data, the consumers' credit profiles were tracked over the course of eight years; the two years prior to initiating a debt relief program, and the six years after. The study's analysis and findings were independently derived by Huynh and FDR. The completed report was reviewed by FICO® and Equifax prior to publication. Additional details about the methodology can be found in the study.
The full report can be found here.
About Freedom Debt Relief
Freedom Debt Relief is one of the largest providers of debt resolution services in the United States. It works on behalf of consumers to negotiate with creditors and reduce the amount of debt they owe. FDR is an accredited debt resolution company based in San Mateo, Calif. and has served more than 800,000 consumers, helping to resolve over $16 billion in debt since 2002.
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NICB President and CEO David Glawe to meet with IASIU President Celeste Dodson during IASIU Annual Conference
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, is continuing to strengthen its long standing partnership with the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU). NICB President and CEO David Glawe will meet with IASIU President Celeste Dodson in San Diego to discuss emerging fraud trends and develop proactive solutions to address crimes impacting insurance policyholders.
On Monday, September 12 at 3:00 p.m. PT, Glawe and Dodson will reaffirm their organizations' joint mission to bring awareness during the IASIU Annual Conference in San Diego. As crime across the nation continues to increase, including the highest vehicle theft numbers since 2008, staggering catalytic converter thefts, and fraud exceeding $300 billion nationwide each year, California is experiencing some of the highest crime rates, and therefore, is the perfect place to address these issues.
"NICB is committed to our long partnership with IASIU," said Glawe. "Our partnership is organic in every sense, and is strengthened by our mutual mission of combatting insurance fraud and crime."
"NICB and IASIU's partnership is critical to our joint missions," said Dodson. "Together, we will continue to focus on advancing excellence in the insurance fraud fighting community through education, training, awareness, and connection."
NICB and IASIU will continue their valued partnership as they battle the ever-growing crime trends seen in the U.S. Using cutting-edge and predictive analysis, together, they will continue to evolve education, investigations, and fraud awareness as leaders in the industry.
REPORT FRAUD: Anyone with information concerning insurance fraud or vehicle theft can report it anonymously by calling toll-free 800.TEL.NICB (800.835.6422) or submitting a form on our website.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSURANCE CRIME BUREAU: Headquartered in Des Plaines, Ill., the NICB is the nation's leading not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime through Intelligence, Analytics, and Operations; Education and Crime Prevention; and Strategy, Policy, and Advocacy. The NICB is supported by more than 1,200 property and casualty insurance companies and self-insured organizations. NICB member companies wrote over $582 billion in insurance premiums in 2021, or more than 82% of the nation's property-casualty insurance. That includes more than 96% of the nation's personal auto insurance. To learn more, visit www.nicb.org.
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Flux Co-Founder to demonstrate how Web3 will bolster the French and larger European business management and operations landscape
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flux, the frontrunner in building decentralized infrastructure to power Web3, today announced its participation with Davidson Consulting for a premiere "Blockchain-as-a-Service Meetup" (BaaS) in Lille, France on Sept. 22. The event will feature Flux Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Daniel Keller, who will speak on the company's efforts in providing the world enterprise-grade decentralized infrastructure and how organizations can utilize the rapidly evolving technology for an ultimate advantage.
The professional industry meetup will bring together developers and businesses to network and explore joint opportunities in blockchain and Web3. French businesses will learn from four innovators, including Keller, who will be introducing the possibilities of blockchain and Web3 technology in networks, digital transformation, and industry 4.0.
"The best-kept secret of Web3 is the infrastructure behind it, particularly decentralized infrastructure, which is able to scale at a rapid pace, innovating and building value for future generations," said Keller, a 25-year technology veteran and Web3 expert. "As the Web3 landscape evolves and broadens in scope, Flux invites anyone to partner with us to deploy and develop on our platform and experience the tremendous, limitless business outcomes as a result."
Also speaking at the event is Sylvain Lavazais and Alexis Vanpeperstraete from Davidson Consulting and French Youtuber Kevin alias Monsieur TK. French businesses such as Auchan, Axa, Boulanger, Oney, Decathlon, Axione, Agapes Restauration, SNCF CONNECT & TECH and more will attend the meetup and can leverage the expertise presented on how to bring massive potential to their organizations.
Blockchain technology has been a hotspot of innovation since 2009 and has grown from "digital money" to a vast ecosystem of services and tools with a wide range of use cases. Now, as a central component of the fourth industrial revolution, it can tie into the Internet of Things (IOT) and enable machine economies.
Flux has an end goal of providing an AWS-like environment where anyone is able to deploy their application on the network with a few clicks. The company has partnered with Lumen Technologies in creating its hybrid Web2/Web3 platform to further enable the adoption of decentralized infrastructure. Flux is also a member of the Nvidia Inception program to integrate AI-enabled hardware in its network. Further, so solve environmental issues of blockchain mining, the company is working with the Western Switzerland University of Applied Sciences in Geneva to develop a "proof of useful work" protocol. Ultimately this will secure blockchain mining networks while solving problems such as rendering, machine learning, deep fake detection and other computational lifting.
"France is rapidly becoming a new epicenter for technology innovation and we are pleased to partner with Flux, in featuring Daniel Keller, to guide some of our nation's most successful businesses looking to flourish in the Web3 space," said Sylvain Lavazais of Davidson Consulting.
Flux will also be providing gifts for attendees to commemorate the event.
For more information about Flux, please visit: https://runonflux.io/. For more information about Davidson Consulting, please visit: https://www.davidson.group/.
About Davidson
Founded in 2005, Davidson Consulting specializes in management consulting and technology expertise, taking an action-oriented approach which elevates strategy to reach higher levels of performance. With a rich network of entities spread over the French territory, Davidson is also expanding abroad in Switzerland, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Germany. Davidson's approach is focused on listening to more than 2,000 employees and 300 customers, wellbeing at work, the excellence of our operations and the development of our team's vast creativity.
About Flux
The Flux Ecosystem is a suite of decentralized computing services and blockchain-as-a-service solutions which offer an interoperable, decentralized, AWS-like development environment. Flux utilizes a native POW (Proof-of-Work) coin to power this ecosystem, providing incentive for hardware hosters, governance on-chain, and bad actor mitigation via staking requirements for running hardware. The Flux operating system runs on top of Linux to provide the network with verified and benchmarked high-availability compute power and utilizes the blockchain to ensure transparency in governance operations. Flux node operators can choose from three tiers of hardware requirements to stand up after providing the necessary Flux capital soft-locked in their wallet. This allows anyone to be rewarded for providing hardware to the network, from anywhere in the world.
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NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO OR TO ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Barbados (the "Offeror") announces that it has today launched an offer to purchase for cash, at a price to be determined pursuant to a modified Dutch auction, its Notes (as defined below) subject to satisfaction or waiver of the New Financing Condition and the Maximum Aggregate Consideration Amount (each as defined below) and the other conditions described in the tender offer memorandum dated 9 September 2022 (the "Tender Offer Memorandum").
Offer to Purchase the Offeror's Notes
9 September 2022 -The Government of Barbados announces that it has today launched an offer to holders (the "Noteholders") of its outstanding (i) U.S.$530,595,100.00 6.500% Notes due 2029 (the "Notes") to purchase for cash up to U.S.$70,000,000.00 of the Notes in aggregate tender consideration (including accrued interest) (the "Maximum Aggregate Consideration Amount") on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
Capitalised terms used in this announcement but not defined have the meanings given to them in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
The Notes have an aggregate nominal amount outstanding as set forth in the table below. In the event that the aggregate tender consideration for the Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase (including accrued interest) exceeds the Maximum Aggregate Consideration Amount (and the Offeror has not accepted in its sole and absolute discretion, subject to applicable law, more than the Maximum Aggregate Consideration Amount for purchase up to such excess aggregate tender consideration (including accrued interest) for the Notes so validly tendered), the Notes will be subject to the proration procedures described in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
All documentation relating to the Offer including the Tender Offer Memorandum and any amendments or supplements thereto will be available to Noteholders via the website for the Offer accessible at: www.dfking.com/barbados. The Offer is subject to offer and distribution restrictions in, among other countries, the United Kingdom, Italy and Belgium, as described below.
Summary of the Offer
The Offeror is offering to the holders of the Notes (the "Offer") to tender their Notes for purchase by the Offeror for cash on the terms and subject to the Maximum Aggregate Consideration Amount and the New Financing Condition and the other conditions set out in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
Subject to satisfaction or waiver of the New Financing Condition (as defined below), if the Offeror decides to accept for purchase valid tenders of the Notes pursuant to the Offer, the Offeror intends to accept an aggregate amount of Notes for purchase up to the Maximum Aggregate Consideration Amount. Subject to applicable law, the Offeror expressly reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to purchase more or less than the Maximum Aggregate Consideration Amount or not to accept any Notes for purchase pursuant to the Offer.
Rationale for the Offer
The Offeror is making the Offer (subject to the New Financing Condition (as defined below)) in connection with the Offeror's governmental debt management and as part of a broader refinancing operation to channel savings from the operation towards certain conservation and sustainability efforts.
All Notes purchased by the Offeror pursuant to the Offer will be cancelled and will not be re-issued or re-sold.
Tender Consideration
The Offeror will pay a purchase price for the Notes accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offer to be determined pursuant to a modified Dutch auction process as described in the Tender Offer Memorandum and will also pay an Accrued Interest Payment in respect of such Notes.
The Offeror will calculate any Accrued Interest with respect to the Notes accepted for purchase in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Notes, and the calculation will be final and binding on all Noteholders whose Notes were accepted for purchase, absent manifest error.
The Offeror reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to modify in any manner and at any time any of the terms and conditions of the Offer.
New Financing Condition
Whether the Offeror will accept for purchase Notes validly tendered in the Offer is subject (unless such condition is waived by the Offeror in its sole and absolute discretion), without limitation, the execution by the Offeror as the borrower of a multicurrency term facility agreement being arranged by Credit Suisse International as Global Lead Arranger and FirstCaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited as Domestic Lead Arranger and Facility Agent and satisfaction of any conditions precedents therein or such other financing as the Offeror may determine on terms acceptable to it (in each case as determined by the Offeror in its sole and absolute discretion) (the "New Financing Condition").
Even if the New Financing Condition is satisfied, the Offeror is not under any obligation to accept for purchase any Notes tendered pursuant to the Offer.
Acceptance Amount And Proration
Under the modified Dutch auction procedure described in the Tender Offer Memorandum, the Offeror will determine, in its sole discretion, the aggregate principal amount of Notes (if any) it will accept for purchase (subject to satisfaction or waiver of the New Financing Condition on or prior to the Settlement Date) pursuant to the Offer (the "Acceptance Amount") and a single cash purchase price for each U.S.$100 in principal amount of Notes at which it will purchase Notes on the Settlement Date, that have been validly tendered pursuant to the Tender Offer, taking into account the Maximum Aggregate Consideration Amount, the Minimum Purchase Price, the Maximum Purchase Price and the aggregate principal amount of Notes so tendered and the prices at which such Notes are so tendered (or deemed to be tendered), as set out below. The Offeror is under no obligation to purchase any Notes pursuant to the Offer and reserves the right to accept significantly more or less (or none) of the Notes that are tendered.
Once the Offeror has determined the Purchase Price for the Notes, the Offeror will accept Tender Instructions in the following order:
All Notes not accepted as a result of pro-rationing and all tenders of Notes with a purchase price in excess of the Purchase Price will be rejected.
In the event proration is required, the Offeror will multiply the principal amount of Notes subject to pro-ration by the applicable proration factor. To avoid purchases of Notes in principal amounts other than denominations of U.S.$100 and integral multiples of U.S.$100 in excess thereof (the "Authorised Denominations") and to ensure the Offeror returns Notes in Authorised Denominations, if necessary, the Offeror will make downward adjustments to the nearest U.S.$100 principal amount or, if applicable, the minimum Authorised Denomination. If application of proration will result in either (i) the relevant Noteholder transferring Notes to the Offeror in a principal amount of less than U.S.$100 or (ii) Notes in a principal amount of less than U.S.$100 being returned to a Noteholder, then the Offeror will, in its sole and absolute discretion, either reject all or accept all of such Noteholder's validly tendered Notes. Notes not accepted for purchase as a result of pro-ration will be returned to the relevant Noteholder. Noteholders who tender less than all their Notes must continue to hold Notes in Authorised Denominations.
If proration of the tendered Notes is required, the Offeror will determine the applicable proration factor as soon as reasonably practicable following the Expiration Deadline and after giving effect to any increase or decrease in the Maximum Aggregate Consideration Amount.
In order to be valid, Tender Instructions must be submitted in respect of a minimum nominal amount of U.S.$100 (the "Authorised Denomination") and in integral multiples of U.S.$100 (the "Minimum Denomination").
Expected Timetable of Events
The times and dates below are indicative only.
The above times and dates are subject to the right of the Offeror to extend, re-open, amend, and/or terminate the Offer (subject to applicable law and as provided in the Tender Offer Memorandum). Noteholders are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Notes when such intermediary would need to receive instructions from a Noteholder in order for that Noteholder to be able to participate in, or (in the limited circumstances in which revocation is permitted) revoke their instruction to participate in, the Offer before the deadlines specified in the Tender Offer Memorandum. The deadlines set by any such intermediary and each Clearing System for the submission of Tender Instructions will be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified above. See "Procedures for Participating in the Offer" in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
Announcements
Unless stated otherwise, announcements in connection with the Offer will be by the issue of a press release through the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and by the delivery of notices to the relevant Clearing Systems for communication to Direct Participants. Such announcements may also be made by the issue of a press release to a Notifying News Service. Copies of all such announcements, press releases and notices and will be available on the Offer Website or alternatively they can also be obtained upon request from the Information and Tender Agent, the contact details for which are below. Significant delays may be experienced where notices are delivered to the Clearing Systems and Noteholders are urged to contact the Information and Tender Agent for the relevant announcements during the course of the Offer. In addition, Noteholders may contact the Dealer Managers for information using the contact details below.
Tender Instructions
In order to participate in and be eligible to receive the relevant Purchase Price and any Accrued Interest Payment pursuant to the Offer, Noteholders must validly tender their Notes by delivering, or arranging to have delivered on their behalf, a valid Tender Instruction in respect of the Offer that is received by the Information and Tender Agent by 5.00p.m. New York City time on 15 September 2022 (the "Expiration Deadline").
Tender Instructions will be irrevocable except in the limited circumstances described in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
Noteholders are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Notes when such intermediary would need to receive instructions from a Noteholder in order for that Noteholder to be able to participate in, or (in the limited circumstances in which revocation is permitted) revoke their instruction to participate in, the Offer by the deadlines specified in the Tender Offer Memorandum. The deadlines set by any such intermediary and each Clearing System for the submission of Tender Instructions will be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
Tender Instructions must be submitted in respect of a nominal amount equal to or greater than the Minimum Denomination and in and authorised denominations of integral multiples thereof.
A separate Tender Instruction must be completed on behalf of each beneficial owner.
Disclaimer
This announcement does not contain the full terms and conditions of the Offer. The terms and conditions of the Offer are contained in the Tender Offer Memorandum, and are subject to the Offer and distribution restrictions set out below and more fully described therein.
Further information
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and CIBC World Markets Corp. have been appointed by the Offeror to serve as dealer managers (the "Dealer Managers") for the Offer. D.F. King (the "Information and Tender Agent") has been appointed by the Offeror to act as the information and tender agent in connection with the Offer.
For additional information regarding the terms of the Offer, please contact Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC by telephone at (800) 820-1653; Collect: (212) 538-2147 and by email at Americas.LM@credit-suisse.com and CIBC World Markets Corp. by telephone at (212) 455-6427 by email at Andrew.W.Lee@cibc.com.
Requests for documents and questions regarding the tender of Notes may be directed to the Information and Tender Agent D.F. King & Co., Inc. via:
Banks & Brokers Call: (212) 269-5550
Toll free: (866) 342-4881
Email: barbados@dfking.com
The Tender Offer Memorandum is expected to be distributed to Noteholders beginning today. A copy of the Tender Offer Memorandum is available on the tender offer website accessible at www.dfking.com/barbados.
No Recommendation
The relevant Purchase Price, if paid by the Offeror with respect to the Notes of any series accepted for purchase, will not necessarily reflect the actual value of such Notes. Noteholders should independently analyse the value of the Notes and make an independent assessment of the terms of the Offer. None of the Offeror, the Dealer Managers or the Information and Tender Agent has or will express any opinion as to whether the terms of the Offer are fair. None of the Offeror, the Dealer Managers or the Information and Tender Agent makes any recommendation that Noteholders should submit an offer to sell or tender Notes or refrain from doing so pursuant to the Offer, and no one has been authorised by any of them to make any such recommendation.
Offer and Distribution Restrictions
Neither this announcement nor the Tender Offer Memorandum constitutes an offer to participate in the Offer in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to or from whom, it is unlawful to make such offer or for there to be such participation under applicable securities laws. The distribution of the Tender Offer Memorandum in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession the Tender Offer Memorandum comes are required by the Offeror, the Dealer Managers and the Information and Tender Agent to inform themselves about, and to observe, any such restrictions
Nothing in this announcement or the Tender Offer Memorandum or the electronic transmission thereof constitutes an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the New Notes in the United States or any other jurisdiction.
In addition, each Noteholder participating in an Offer will also be deemed to give certain representations in respect of the other jurisdictions referred to above and generally as set out in "Procedures for Participating in the Offer" of the Tender Offer Memorandum. Any tender of Notes for purchase pursuant to an Offer from a Noteholder that is unable to make these representations will not be accepted. Each of the Offeror, the Dealer Managers and the Information and Tender Agent reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to investigate, in relation to any tender of Notes for purchase pursuant to an Offer, whether any such representation given by a Noteholder is correct and, if such investigation is undertaken and as a result the Offeror determines (for any reason) that such representation is not correct, such tender shall not be accepted. The acceptance of any tender shall not be deemed to be a representation or a warranty by any of the Offeror, the Dealer Manager or the Information and Tender Agent or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents or affiliates that it has undertaken any such investigation and/or that any such representation to any person underwriting any such Notes is correct.
United Kingdom
The communication of the Tender Offer Memorandum and any other documents or materials relating to the Offer are not being made, and such documents and/or materials have not been approved, by an authorised person for the purposes of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the FSMA). Accordingly, such documents and/or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, the general public in the United Kingdom. The communication of such documents and/or materials is exempt from the restriction on financial promotions under section 21 of the FSMA on the basis that it is only directed at and may be communicated to (1) those persons who are existing creditors of the Offeror within Article 43(2) of the FSMA (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended, and (2) to any other persons to whom these documents and/or materials may lawfully be communicated.
Belgium
Neither the Tender Offer Memorandum nor any other documents or materials relating to the Offer have been, or will be, submitted to or notified to, or approved by, the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (Autorité des services et marchés financiers/Autoriteit voor Financiële Diensten en Markten) and, accordingly, the Offer may not be made in Belgium by way of a public offering, as defined in Article 3 of the Belgian Law of 1 April 2007 on takeover bids (loi relative aux offres publiques d'acquisition/wet op de openbare overnamebiedingen), as amended or replaced from time to time.
Accordingly, the Offer may not be, and are not being advertised, and the Tender Offer Memorandum, as well as any brochure, or any other material or document relating thereto (including any memorandum, information circular, brochure or any similar document) may not, have not and will not be distributed, directly or indirectly, to any person located and/or resident within Belgium, other than those who qualify as qualified investors (investisseurs qualifiés/qekwalificeerde beleggers), within the meaning of Article 2, e), of the Prospectus Regulation acting on their own account. Accordingly, the information contained in the Tender Offer Memorandum or in any brochure or any other document or material relating thereto may not be used for any other purpose, including for any offering in Belgium, except as may otherwise be permitted by law, and shall not be disclosed or distributed to any other person in Belgium.
France
The Tender Offer Memorandum and any other documents or materials relating to the Offer are only addressed to and are only directed at qualified investors within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation in France. Each person in France who receives any communication in respect of the Offer contemplated in the Tender Offer Memorandum and any other documents or materials relating to the Offer will be deemed to have represented, warranted and agreed to and with the Dealer Managers and the Offeror that it is a qualified investor within the meaning of Article 2(e) of the Prospectus Regulation.
European Economic Area
In any European Economic Area ("EEA") Member State, this announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum are only addressed to, and are only directed at, "qualified investors" (as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017, as amended (the "Prospectus Regulation")) in that Member State.
Each person in a Member State of the EEA who receives any communication in respect of the Offer contemplated in this announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum will be deemed to have represented, warranted and agreed to and with each Dealer Manager and the Offeror that it is a qualified investor within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation.
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Build-A-Bear Announces Three-Way Partnership With Build-A-Bear Foundation, First Book, and Busload Of Books Tour, To Provide 150,000 Free Books to High-Need Communities Across The Country
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) celebrates its favorite day of the year today, National Teddy Bear Day, with the launch of its newest furry friend, Read Teddy, to support its ongoing children's literacy efforts and encourage a love of reading among children. This classic brown bear has super soft fur with an irresistibly cute smile and can be paired with fun clothing and accessories, including the new "My Weekend is Booked" tee and Book wristie. Proceeds from each purchase will go to support Build-A-Bear Foundation and its partnership with First Book. Build-A-Bear Foundation is also donating 20,000 teddy bears to Title 1 schools in the First Book network to provide reading buddies to children in under-resourced communities to help build self-confidence and a love of reading. Children's literacy is one of the core areas of giving at Build-A-Bear Foundation, which announced its partnership with First Book earlier this year in honor of the brand's 25th anniversary.
First Book is the largest online community of educators serving kids living in poverty, building a path out of poverty through educational equity. In a three-way partnership between First Book, Build-A-Bear Foundation, and the Busload of Books Tour, the organizations will provide 150,000 free books to students and educators in high-need communities across the country.
Throughout the 2022-2023 school year, Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr—the author/illustrator duo behind popular picture books and illustrated middle grade novels such as The Cookie Chronicles series and Everywhere Wonder—will spend the 2022-2023 school year on the Busload of Books Tour. This ultimate road trip will visit Title I schools in all 50 states handing out free books to students and teachers who otherwise wouldn't have access to them. They'll be joined on this adventure by their four children, the family dog and their very own special Read Teddy. Watch Robbi and Matthew, along with their children, make the very first Read Teddy who will travel along on their journey over the next year.
Follow along as they chronicle their adventures on their Instagram channel
"Education and reading are so critical to the trajectory of a young child's life. Knowing that access to education and reading is a key indicator of a child's success through high school and beyond is why we have made this a core pillar of our Foundation's efforts," said Voin Todorovic, President of Build-A-Bear Foundation. "We are pleased that Build-A-Bear Workshop is supporting our literacy efforts with the launch of Read Teddy and the partnership with First Book and the Busload of Books Tour."
"We're thrilled to be celebrating National Teddy Bear Day with a focus on reading and literacy. Septem-BEAR is the perfect time to launch Read Teddy in support of our brand's literacy efforts, with children starting a new school year. Research shows reading to a stuffed animal can build self-confidence with children, and also be a therapeutic tool, and our hope is that Read Teddy will now encourage our youngest guests to snuggle up with their furry friend and read a favorite story," said Sharon Price John, President and Chief Executive Officer of Build-A-Bear. "By partnering with First Book and supporting our Foundation's efforts, we can work together to ensure that even more children will have access to a beloved book and bear."
"Our goal at First Book is to provide kids in under resourced communities with the books and resources they need to learn and thrive," said Dana Bond, Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances for First Book. "We are so grateful for our magical partnership with Build-A-Bear, taking that a step further providing a cozy, reassuring reading buddy to encourage children to engage in reading."
Build-A-Bear Foundation adds a little more heart to life by sharing hugs, inspiring creativity, and supporting those in need. A 501(c)3 organization, Build-A-Bear Foundation's core focus is to support children's literacy programs as a path to social and educational equity. Build-A-Bear Foundation also provides financial and furry friend donations to organizations that support children's health and wellness, disaster relief, and families in need of essential supplies. Since 1997, Build-A-Bear has donated more than $22 million and 1.5 million furry friends to charitable causes around the world. For more information, please visit www.buildabearfoundation.org.
Build-A-Bear is a multi-generational global brand focused on its mission to "add a little more heart to life" appealing to a wide array of consumer groups who enjoy the personal expression in making their own "furry friends" to celebrate and commemorate life moments. Nearly 500 interactive brick-and-mortar retail locations operated through a variety of formats provide guests of all ages a hands-on entertaining experience, which often fosters a lasting and emotional brand connection. The company also offers engaging e-commerce/digital purchasing experiences on buildabear.com including its online "Bear-Builder", the animated "Bear Builder 3D Workshop" and its age-gated adult-focused "Bear Cave". In addition, extending its brand power beyond retail, Build-A-Bear Entertainment, a subsidiary of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., is dedicated to creating engaging content for kids and adults that fulfills the company's mission, while the company also offers products at wholesale and in non-plush consumer categories via licensing agreements with leading manufacturers. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. posted total revenue of $411.5 million in fiscal 2021. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com
Author/illustrator duo Mathew Swanson and Robbi Behr will spend the 2020-2023 school year traveling the country in a tiny home school bus, visiting Title I elementary schools in all 50 states, doing presentations on creative empowerment, giving away 25,000 books, and facilitating the first-ever large-scale study of how author/illustrator visits impact literacy and creativity among elementary age students.
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CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J-POWER USA Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER USA) has entered into an agreement with Gulf Energy Development Public Co., Ltd. (GULF), a Thai energy and infrastructure company, to sell its 49% interest in the Jackson Generation, LLC (Jackson Generation) a power facility located in Will County, Illinois.
The transaction is expected to close in December 2022 subject to all customary closing conditions including approval from the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC) and completion of review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
Jackson Generation is one of the most advanced combined cycle power plants in Illinois and also one of the most efficient and lowest-emitting natural gas-fueled plants in North America. Currently, Jackson Generation provides electricity to over 1.2 million Illinois homes and helps maintain stability to the electric grid in supporting renewable generation.
"J-POWER USA is excited to partner with GULF, a leading power and infrastructure company in Thailand as they make their first investment into the U.S. power market," said Mark Condon, President and CEO of J-POWER USA. "We expect Jackson Generation to continue to deliver clean reliable power to residents in Illinois as we work toward a clean energy future."
Merit Capital Advisors, LLC and Baker & McKenzie LLP have acted as financial and legal advisors, respectively, in connection with the transaction.
J-POWER USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of J-POWER North America Holdings Co., Ltd. which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. ("J-POWER") with headquarters located in Tokyo, Japan. J-POWER USA, headquartered in the greater Chicago area, has a long-term strategy to acquire, develop, finance, and operate power generation facilities in North America through its team of power professionals with a proven track record of successfully developing and acquiring power projects in the IPP sector.
J-POWER stock is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In the fiscal year ending March 2022, J-POWER had revenues of US$8.9 billion and assets of approximately US$25.1 billion. With approximately 26,000 megawatts of net ownership, J-POWER is one of the world's largest independent generators of electricity, owning 96 power plants in Japan and 35 international IPP investments.
Gulf Energy Development Public Co., Ltd., headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, is a holding company that invests in a portfolio of conventional and renewable power generation and distribution businesses, including natural gas supply and distribution, infrastructure and utilities business, digital infrastructure business, and other related businesses worldwide.
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- Audio Division Consists of Streaming Music Service, Slacker Radio and Podcast Network, PodcastOne
- Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, September 13th at 2pm ET to Introduce Brad Konkol, President of Slacker Radio and Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform, announced today guidance for its audio division consisting of Slacker Radio and PodcastOne as well as a webcast scheduled for Tuesday, September 13th at 2pm ET.
Robert Ellin, Chairman and CEO of LiveOne, commented, "We are pleased to announce that our audio division consisting of streaming music service, Slacker Radio and podcasting network, PodcastOne are expected to achieve revenue in excess of $88 million and approximately $17 million in Adjusted EBITDA* for Fiscal Year 2023, an increase of 18% in revenue from $74.5 Million and 100% in Adjusted EBITDA from $8.8 Million in Fiscal Year 2022."
Mr. Ellin continued, "I am proud of my team that continues to execute on growing paid members for Slacker Radio while enhancing our technology offering with existing auto partners, adding Android Auto partners and solidifying B2B preload partnerships with leading mobile phone manufacturers and wireless carriers. PodcastOne continues to add amazing talent to its robust lineup of podcasts, which is attracting new top-tier advertisers and driving profitable revenue. I applaud our team's resiliency in these turbulent financial markets as they have shifted all their intellectual and financial capital to deliver substantial revenue, cash flow and Adjusted EBITDA in their respective subsidiaries."
LiveOne also updated its company-wide guidance for Fiscal Year 2023 expected to be revenue between $126 million and $129 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $8 million and $11 million.
Slacker Radio, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of LiveOne
- Recently surpassed 2.5 Million total members, including 800,000 free members on an ad-supported model**
- Over 1.7 Million monthly paying members versus 1.48 million at March 31, 2022**
- 2 Million paid members expected by March 2023**
- Recently Launched Android Automotive App to reach next generation connected vehicles
PodcastOne, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of LiveOne
- PodcastOne posted record revenue of $8.7 million in Q1 Fiscal Year 2023
- PodcastOne recently closed $8.1 million financing at a post-money valuation of $68 million
- PodcastOne spin-out and dividend of a portion of its common equity to 15K+ LiveOne shareholders is expected to be completed by the end of Fiscal Year 2023
- PodcastOne Ranked #8 on Podtrac's List of Top U.S. Podcast Publishers with record unique monthly audience exceeding 7.3 million, more than 2.1 billion downloads annually, and 325 podcasts
"The podcasting industry is growing exponentially and my team at PodcastOne continues to impress on a daily basis by signing top talent and welcoming high-quality advertisers to the platform," said Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne.
About LiveOne, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. As of September 8, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free ad-supported membership base of 2.5 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, and over 300 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @liveone.
* About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), we present Contribution Margin (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), which are non-GAAP financial measures, as measures of our performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, or superior to, operating loss and or net income (loss) or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities or any other measures of our cash flows or liquidity.
We use Contribution Margin (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the performance of our operating segment. We believe that information about these non-GAAP financial measures assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of our business separate from non-operational factors that affect operating income (loss) and net income (loss), thus providing insights into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain amortizing assets used in generating revenue in our business. Accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, Adjusted EBITDA as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Contribution Margin (Loss) is defined as Revenue less Cost of Sales. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, other (income) expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and before (a) non-cash GAAP purchase accounting adjustments for certain deferred revenue and costs, (b) legal, accounting and other professional fees directly attributable to acquisition activity, (c) employee severance payments and third party professional fees directly attributable to acquisition or corporate realignment activities, (d) certain non-recurring expenses associated with legal settlements or reserves for legal settlements in the period that pertain to historical matters that existed at acquired companies prior to their purchase date and a one-time minimum guarantee to effectively terminate a live events distribution agreement post COVID-19, (e) depreciation and amortization (including goodwill impairment, if any), and (f) certain stock-based compensation expense. Management does not consider these costs to be indicative of our core operating results.
With respect to projected full year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA, a quantitative reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts due to the high variability, complexity and low visibility with respect to purchase accounting adjustments, acquisition-related charges and legal settlement reserves excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. We expect that the variability of these items to have a potentially unpredictable, and potentially significant, impact on our future GAAP financial results.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements," which may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as "may," "might," "will," "will likely result," "would," "should," "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "continue," "target" or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including: the Company's reliance on one key customer for a substantial percentage of its revenue; the Company's ability to consummate any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction, including the proposed spin-out of PodcastOne or its pay-per-view business, the timing of the closing of such proposed event, including the risks that a condition to closing would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all, or that the closing of any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction will not occur or whether any such event will enhance shareholder value; PodcastOne's ability to list on a national exchange; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to attract, maintain and increase the number of its users and paid members; the Company identifying, acquiring, securing and developing content; the Company's intent to repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time under its announced stock repurchase program and the timing, price, and quantity of repurchases, if any, under the program; the Company's ability to maintain compliance with certain financial and other covenants; the Company successfully implementing its growth strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and applications; management's relationships with industry stakeholders; the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic; uncertain and unfavorable outcomes in legal proceedings; changes in economic conditions; competition; risks and uncertainties applicable to the businesses of the Company's subsidiaries; and other risks, uncertainties and factors including, but not limited to, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 29, 2022, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on August 15, 2022, and in the Company's other filings and submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any obligations to update these statements, except as may be required by law. The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
** Included in the total number of paid members for the reported periods are certain members which are the subject of a contractual dispute. LiveOne is currently not recognizing revenue related to these members.
LiveOne IR Contact:
(310) 601-2505
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Press Contact:
LiveOne
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Communities, an affiliate of Madison Capital Group, has recently broken ground on 288 units located in Wesley Chapel in Suburban Tampa, FL. Located in the Crossroads area, the community will be called Madison Watergrass and construction will begin in September.
Madison Watergrass will feature 288 units incorporated into 8 buildings (4 & 2 stories). Project amenities will include luxury unit finishes, integrated clubhouse with fitness center, outdoor lounge with summer kitchen, a resort-style pool and pool deck with grilling stations and cabanas. The project will be delivered by Benco Construction, Madison's affiliate general contracting group.
"We remain very active in the Florida markets, as well as across the Southeast region, recently acquiring sites in Bonita Springs, Ruskin, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville," said Ryan Hanks, CEO of Madison Capital Group.
The project was capitalized with FrontRange Capital Partners located in Denver, Colorado. FrontRange is a real estate private equity firm specializing in growth capital and property investments in partnership with high growth real estate companies in the multifamily/residential, industrial, self storage, office, and hospitality sectors. Since its founding in 2010, FrontRange has committed more than $1 billion of equity capital to investments throughout the United States. For more information, please visit www.frontrangecap.com
Madison Communities is based in Charlotte, NC and focuses on the development and management of suburban garden apartment projects throughout the Sunbelt and has offices in Charlotte, Nashville, Orlando, Atlanta, Dallas, and Charleston.
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"Vaccine Management Solution Designed for Cities and State Governments"
DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the number of confirmed Monkeypox cases in the United States nears 19,000, state and local governments are responding to yet another public health crisis.
To address this challenge and others, MTX Group, Inc. (MTX) has adapted our groundbreaking COVID-19 disease surveillance and vaccine management solutions to help state and local health departments respond to future threats to public health. These MTX solutions utilize data to monitor infections and facilitate better decision making for communities gearing up to fight the fast-spreading Monkeypox virus.
According to MTX President & former Chief Health Information Officer for New York State Department Of Health, Mahesh Nattanmai, "MTX is proud and excited to be part of the emerging solution for Monkeypox, much like we were with the coronavirus pandemic. We believe our deep experience in working with public sector agencies and the nimbleness of our team in customizing solutions positions MTX Group to be instrumental in helping to fight Monkeypox and other public health threats."
MTX converted its COVID-19 response systems into MTX Monkeypox Surveillance and Vaccine Management systems to help health departments collect and manage valuable data to monitor infections and exposed individuals, allocate and deliver vaccines and make informed decisions to manage public health. MTX went live with its Monkeypox Vaccine Management solution for one of our public sector clients in less than a week, enabling the agency to book 9,000 appointments for the first dose in a single day.
As a trusted partner to government agencies, MTX consistently met the challenges presented during the pandemic and successfully deployed emergency response management solutions to our public sector partners . These solutions include health monitoring, vaccination management, unemployment insurance application claims, emergency child care, rental assistance programs and more.
Brad Hutton, M.P.H, Senior Public Health Advisor to MTX of Hutton Health Consulting and former New York State Deputy Commissioner for Public Health said "State and local public health departments continue to work non-stop to protect the health of their residents against emerging threats - all while maintaining active responses against COVID-19. Health departments can benefit from strong, experienced and trusted vendors to assist them in modernizing their information systems for tracking and responding to communicable diseases. MTX has helped many health departments throughout the pandemic and is poised to deliver expert support to others."
MTX invites Public Health Officials to attend our upcoming Disease Surveillance and Monkeypox Live Webinar on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM EST. Register here.
You can also learn more by listening to a recording of our previous webinar Managing the Monkeypox Outbreak with Solutions from the Pandemic.
MTX is a global technology consulting firm that enables organizations to modernize through digital transformation. With data as the new currency, MTX helps transform long-term strategy with outcomes in mind around happiness, health and the economy. MTX improves decision-making with speed and quality by partnering with leading cloud technologies.
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The leading GOTS-certified organic mattress manufacturer will host a fundraiser and offer a 10% discount, with proceeds going to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 9th, Naturepedic will begin generating funds for their national fundraiser, supporting Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). Started by 4-year-old Alexandra "Alex" Scott in response to her own cancer diagnosis, ALSF is now a top funder of pediatric cancer research.
"Thank you, Naturepedic, for joining the fight against childhood cancer. Their support will not only raise much-needed funds to support research and help families, but it will also bring awareness to the cause," said Selina Andrews, Senior Partnership Coordinator at Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Many researchers suspect toxic chemicals play a significant role in the dramatic increase in childhood disorders. Naturepedic, the front runner of the organic mattress revolution since 2003, never uses materials such as flame retardants, vinyl, polyurethane foam, perfluorinated compounds, and other questionable chemicals in their crib mattresses. Babies and toddlers spend 10-14 hours a day sleeping and playing on a crib mattress, and with every breath, they inhale air no more than six inches away from their mattress. By eliminating possible carcinogens from sleeping environments, Naturepedic helps protect babies' "second womb"— the mattresses they spend nearly all day on.
Currently, cancer is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy among children in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. It was estimated that 15,590 children and adolescents ages 0 to 19 would be diagnosed with cancer in 2021, while 1,780 would die of the disease. With the number of children diagnosed with cancer growing significantly since 1975, Barry A. Cik, Board-Certified Environmental Engineer, Founder and Technical Director of Naturepedic, insists that "the elimination of toxic chemicals from children's surroundings is a critical step to prevent non-hereditary childhood cancer."
To further support the fight against childhood cancer, Naturepedic will begin a promotion on September 9th. Consumers who purchase during this period will receive a 10% discount. In addition, 10% of consumer sales sitewide will be donated to ALSF, with a guaranteed contribution of $25,000. Beyond this, Naturepedic will run a fundraiser with live updates available on the company's ALSF fundraising page to visualize the fundraiser's progress.
All Naturepedic mattress products for babies, kids, and adults are certified organic by GOTS and certified non-toxic by MADE SAFE®. They are also certified to the GREENGUARD® Gold standard and verified as UL Formaldehyde Free. Naturepedic eliminates questionable materials and chemicals found in most conventional mattresses, such as vinyl, PFCs, polyurethane foam, flame retardant chemicals and chemical flame barriers, formaldehyde, pesticides, and GMOs, while still passing all government flammability requirements.
For media inquiries and more information, please contact Gisselle Chollett at giselle@adinnyc.com or 917.386.7116.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra "Alex" Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination inspired others to support her cause, and when she passed away at the age of 8, she had raised $1 million. Since then, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement. Today, ALSF is one of the leading funders of pediatric cancer research in the U.S. and Canada, raising more than $250 million so far, funding over 1,000 research projects and providing programs to families affected by childhood cancer. For more information, visit Alex's Lemonade.org.
Since 2003, Naturepedic has been on a mission to protect the lives of families through safer, healthier organic-based products that have a positive impact on the environment. A brand with purpose, transparency and ethical practices, Naturepedic is the recipient of many certifications and is highly respected by numerous health and environmental organizations and is an EPA Green Power Partner. Since its inception, Naturepedic has been a consistent and generous advocate and supporter of NGO's and nonprofits advocating for "Right to Know" about what is in the products that people bring into their homes.
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SUGAR LAND, Texas, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reference is made to the recommended voluntary public share exchange offer (the "Exchange Offer") by Noble Corporation plc ("Topco") to the shareholders of The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S ("Maersk Drilling") to acquire the entire share capital in Maersk Drilling (excluding any treasury shares) in connection with the business combination of Noble Corporation ("Noble") and Maersk Drilling.
The offer document, setting out the full terms and conditions to the Exchange Offer (the "Offer Document") was approved by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority on 8 August 2022 and published by Topco on the same day. Pursuant to the Offer Document, the Exchange Offer became valid as of 10 August 2022 and expired on 8 September 2022 at 23:59 (CEST) (the "Offer Period").
Preliminary result of the Exchange Offer
In accordance with section 21(3) of the Danish Executive Order no. 636 of 15 May 2020 on takeover bids (the "Danish Takeover Order"), Topco hereby announces that, based on its preliminary summation of acceptances, Topco has received acceptances to the Exchange Offer for a total of 37,266,171 shares of Maersk Drilling ("Maersk Drilling Shares"), representing approximately 89.73% of the entire share capital and voting rights in Maersk Drilling. Excluding treasury shares held by Maersk Drilling, Topco has received acceptances representing approximately 90.03% of the share capital and voting rights in Maersk Drilling.
The calculation of the number of shares tendered in the Exchange Offer is preliminary and remains subject to potential adjustments through a verification process currently being undertaken by Danske Bank A/S as the settlement agent for the Exchange Offer.
As of the date of this announcement, all conditions to completion have been satisfied and Topco will accordingly proceed to complete the Exchange Offer.
Final result of the Exchange Offer
In accordance with section 21(3) of the Danish Takeover Order, Topco will no later than on 13 September 2022 announce the final result of the Exchange Offer.
Cash election
Between 12 September 2022 and 26 September 2022 at 23:59 (CEST), holders of interim acceptance shares with the ISIN code DK0061803103 (the "Acceptance Shares") are expected to receive a notice from their account holding institution regarding the opportunity to elect to receive cash consideration in lieu of their entitlement to certain A ordinary shares of Topco, delivered in the form of share entitlements (the "Cash Election"). The cash consideration will be in the amount of USD 46.79 (DKK 340.98) per Maersk Drilling Share up to the amount of USD 1,000 per holder of Acceptance Shares, subject to the aggregate cash consideration cap of USD 50 million.
Holders of Acceptance Shares will be able to make Cash Elections during the period commencing 12 September 2022 and ending 26 September 2022 at 23:59 (CEST).
In order to make a Cash Election, the holders of Acceptance Shares must actively do so through their account holding institution or custodian bank.
If a Cash Election is made, that portion of Acceptance Shares held by such Maersk Drilling Shareholder that is eligible for the Cash Election will be exchanged for interim cash acceptance shares issued in the separate interim ISIN code DK0061803293 (the "Cash Acceptance Shares"), which represent a right to receive Cash Consideration as further described in the Offer Document. The Cash Acceptance Shares have been approved for trading on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S during the period commencing on 12 September 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CEST and ending on 28 September 2022 at 5:00 p.m. CEST.
For further information on the Cash Election and the acceptance procedure for the Cash Election, reference is made to the Offer Document.
Settlement
The Exchange Offer will expectedly be settled on 3 October 2022 by the delivery of newly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable A ordinary shares of Topco, delivered in the form of share entitlements, to holders of Acceptance Shares and Cash Consideration to holders of Cash Acceptance Shares.
The full terms, conditions and essential elements of the Exchange Offer are set forth in the Offer Document, which is available for download via Topco's website www.noblecorp.com, subject to regulatory restrictions in certain jurisdictions.
This announcement has been prepared both in English and Danish. In the event of any discrepancies between the English and Danish version, the Danish version shall prevail. Capitalised terms used in this announcement but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Offer Document.
For further information:
For additional information, visit www.noblecorp.com or email investors@noblecorp.com.
About Topco
Topco is a public limited company formed under the laws of England and Wales and is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Noble. To date, Topco does not own any material business assets or operate any business. Upon consummation of the business combination with Maersk Drilling, Topco will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S, and Topco will own the businesses of Noble, Maersk Drilling and their respective subsidiaries. For additional information on Topco, visit www.noblecorp.com.
About Noble
Noble (NYSE: NE) is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. Noble owns and operates one of the most modern, versatile, and technically advanced fleets in the offshore drilling industry. Noble and its predecessors have been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921. Currently, Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high-specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. Additional information on Noble is available at www.noblecorp.com.
About Maersk Drilling
With 50 years of experience operating in the most challenging offshore environments, Maersk Drilling (CSE:DRLCO) provides responsible drilling services to energy companies worldwide. Headquartered in Denmark, Maersk Drilling owns and operates a fleet of offshore drilling rigs and specialises in harsh environment and deepwater operations. For more information about Maersk Drilling, visit www.maerskdrilling.com.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed business combination, Topco has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") that includes (i) a proxy statement of Noble that also constitutes a prospectus (the "Prospectus") for Topco and (ii) an offering prospectus of Topco to be used in connection with Topco's offer to exchange shares in Maersk Drilling for Topco Shares. The Registration Statement, as amended, was declared effective by the SEC on 11 April 2022. In addition, on 8 August 2022, the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority approved the publication of the Exemption Document and the Offer Document in connection with the Exchange Offer. Topco published the Exemption Document and the Offer Document on 8 August 2022.
INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, THE EXEMPTION DOCUMENT AND THE OFFER DOCUMENT RELATING TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION IN THEIR ENTIRETY, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN OR WILL BE FILED BY EACH OF TOPCO, MAERSK DRILLING, AND NOBLE WITH THE SEC OR THE DANISH FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY OR PUBLISHED ON TOPCO'S WEBSITE AT WWW.NOBLECORP.COM IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUSINESS COMBINATION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TOPCO, MAERSK DRILLING AND NOBLE, THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION AND RELATED MATTERS.
Investors and shareholders can obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and all other documents filed with the SEC by Topco and Noble through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and shareholders are able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents related thereto on Maersk Drilling's website at www.maerskdrilling.com or Noble's website at www.noblecorp.com, or by written request to Noble at Noble Corporation, Attn: Richard B. Barker, 13135 Dairy Ashford, Suite 800, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.
Important Notice
This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute or contain any invitation, solicitation, recommendation, offer or advice to any person to subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of Noble, Maersk Drilling or Topco. Final terms and further provisions regarding the Exchange Offer are disclosed in the Offer Document, the Exemption Document and in documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC.
Unless required by mandatory law, no action has been or will be taken in any jurisdiction other than Denmark and the United States that would permit a public offering of shares in Topco, the Topco Offer Shares, the Acceptance Shares or Cash Acceptance Shares, or permit possession or distribution of the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document or any advertising material relating to the shares in Topco, the Topco Offer Shares the Acceptance Shares or Cash Acceptance Shares, except as described in the Offer Document or the Exemption Document.
NEITHER THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY U.S. STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR REGULATORY AUTHORITY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THE SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUSINESS COMBINATION BETWEEN NOBLE AND MAERSK DRILLING OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE EXEMPTION DOCUMENT, THE OFFER DOCUMENT OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE EXCHANGE OFFER. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE UNDER U.S. LAW.
In any member state of the European Economic Area other than Denmark (each a "Relevant State"), this announcement, including any attachments hereto, is only addressed to, and is only directed at Maersk Drilling Shareholders in that Relevant State that fulfil the criteria for exemption from the obligation to publish a prospectus, including qualified investors, within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation.
This announcement, including any attachments hereto, has been prepared on the basis that all offers of Topco Offer Shares, Acceptance Shares and Cash Acceptance Shares offered in the Exchange Offer, other than the offer contemplated in Denmark, will be made pursuant to an exemption under the Prospectus Regulation from the requirement to produce a prospectus for offers of Topco Offer Shares, Acceptance Shares and Cash Acceptance Shares. Accordingly, any person making or intending to make any offer within a Relevant State of Topco Offer Shares, Acceptance Shares or Cash Acceptance may only do so in circumstances in which no obligation arises for Topco to produce a prospectus for such offer. Topco has not authorised, and Topco will not authorise, the making of any offer of Topco Offer Shares, Acceptance Shares or Cash Acceptance Shares through any financial intermediary, other than offers made by Topco which constitute the final offer of Topco Offer Shares, Acceptance Shares and Cash Acceptance Shares as contemplated through the Exchange Offer.
The Topco Offer Shares, the Acceptance Shares and the Cash Acceptance Shares offered in the Exchange Offer have not been, and will not be, offered to the public in any Relevant State. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an offering of the Topco Offer Shares, the Acceptance Shares and the Cash Acceptance Shares offered in the Exchange Offer may be made in a Relevant State: (i) to any qualified investor as defined in the Prospectus Regulation; (ii) to fewer than 150 natural or legal persons per Relevant State (other than qualified investors as defined in the Prospectus Regulation); (iii) to investors who acquire Topco Offer Shares, Acceptance Shares and Cash Acceptance Shares for a total consideration of at least EUR 100,000 per investor, for each separate offer; and (iv) in any other circumstances falling within Article 1(4) of the Prospectus Regulation, subject to obtaining the prior consent of Topco and provided that no such offer of Topco Offer Shares, Acceptance Shares or Cash Acceptance Shares shall result in a requirement for the publication by Topco of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus Regulation or a supplementary prospectus pursuant to Article 23 of the Prospectus Regulation.
For the purposes of the foregoing paragraph, the expression an "offer to the public" in relation to any Topco Offer Shares, Acceptance Shares or Cash Acceptance Shares in any Relevant State means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the Exchange Offer as to enable an investor to decide to participate in the Exchange Offer.
In the United Kingdom, this announcement, including any attachments hereto, is only addressed to and directed at persons who are (a) both "qualified investors" (within the meaning of the UK version of the Prospectus Regulation as it forms part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, and either (i) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the "FSMA Order"); or (ii) persons who are high net worth entities falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the FSMA Order; and/or (b) persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be communicated to, including under the FSMA Order (all such persons (a) and (b) together being referred to as "U.K. Relevant Persons"). Any investment activity to which this announcement, including any attachments hereto, is only available to U.K. Relevant Persons. Any person who is not a U.K. Relevant Person should not act on or rely on this announcement, including any attachments hereto, or any of its contents.
The Exchange Offer and this announcement, including any attachments hereto, are subject to the laws of Denmark. The Exchange Offer relates to the securities of a Danish company and is subject to the disclosure requirements applicable under Danish law, which may be different in material aspects from those applicable in the United States, the United Kingdom or any other applicable jurisdiction.
The Exchange Offer is being made in the U.S. pursuant to Section 14(e) of, and Regulation 14E promulgated under, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), subject to the exemptions provided by Rule 14d-1(c) under the Exchange Act and otherwise in accordance with the requirements of Danish law. The Exchange Offer is not subject to Section 14(d)(1) of, or Regulation 14D promulgated under, the Exchange Act. Maersk Drilling is not currently subject to the periodic reporting requirements under the Exchange Act and is not required to, and does not, file any reports with the SEC thereunder.
The Exchange Offer is made to Maersk Drilling Shareholders who are residing in the United States, or who are U.K. Relevant Persons residing in the United Kingdom, on the same terms and conditions as those made to all other Maersk Drilling Shareholders to whom the Exchange Offer is made. Any information documents are being disseminated to Maersk Drilling Shareholders who are resident in the United States, or who are U.K. Relevant Persons residing in the United Kingdom, on a basis reasonably comparable to the method that such documents are provided to the other Maersk Drilling Shareholders.
In addition, the procedures for the tender of Maersk Drilling Shares and settlement of the consideration due to each Maersk Drilling Shareholder who accepts the Exchange Offer will be carried out in accordance with the rules applicable in Denmark, which may differ in material aspects from the rules and procedures applicable to a tender offer for the securities of a domestic company in the United States or the United Kingdom, in particular with respect to withdrawal rights, offer timetable, settlement procedures and the payment date of the securities.
This announcement, including any attachments hereto, does not comprise a prospectus for the purposes of the U.K. Prospectus Regulation and has not been approved by or filed with the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.
If Topco obtains the requisite number of Maersk Drilling Shares, each Maersk Drilling Shareholder residing in the United Kingdom who is not a U.K. Relevant Person may have their Maersk Drilling Shares compulsorily purchased under the compulsory purchase provisions of the Danish Companies Act.
The Exchange Offer is not being made, and the Maersk Drilling Shares will not be accepted for purchase from or on behalf of persons, in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities laws or other laws, rules or regulations of such jurisdiction or would require any registration, approval or filing with any regulatory authority not expressly contemplated by the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document. Persons obtaining the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document and/or into whose possession the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document comes are required to take due note and observe all such restrictions and obtain any necessary authorisations, approvals or consents. Neither Topco nor any of its advisors accept any liability for any violation by any person of any such restriction. Any person (including, without limitation, custodians, nominees and trustees) who intends to forward the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document or any related document to any jurisdiction outside Denmark should inform themselves of the laws of the relevant jurisdiction and should also carefully read the information contained in the Offer Document and the Exemption Document, before taking any action. The distribution of the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document in jurisdictions other than Denmark may be restricted by law, and, therefore, persons who come into possession of the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document should inform themselves about and observe such restrictions. Any failure to comply with any such restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws and regulations of any such jurisdiction.
Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of applicable securities laws. It is the responsibility of all persons obtaining the Offer Document, the Acceptance Form included as Appendix 1 in the Offer Document, the Exemption Document and/or other documents relating to the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document or to the Exchange Offer or into whose possession such documents otherwise come, to inform themselves of and observe all such restrictions. Any recipient of the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document who is in any doubt in relation to these restrictions should consult its, his or her professional advisors in the relevant jurisdiction. Neither Topco nor the financial advisors to Noble accept or assume any responsibility or liability for any violation by any person whomsoever of any such restriction.
In accordance with customary Danish practice and subject to the requirements of Danish law, rules and regulations, Topco or any entity acting in concert with Topco and any of their respective nominees or brokers (acting as agents or in a similar capacity), may from time to time make certain purchases of, or arrangements to purchase, Maersk Drilling Shares or securities that are convertible into, exchangeable for or exercisable for Maersk Drilling Shares outside the Exchange Offer, before or during the period in which the Exchange Offer remains open for acceptance. These purchases may occur either in the open market at prevailing prices or in private transactions at negotiated prices, in each case to the extent permissible under law (include Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act). Any information about such purchases will be announced through Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S and relevant electronic media if, and to the extent, such announcement is required under applicable Danish law, rules or regulations. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the financial advisors to Topco, Noble, any entity acting in concert with Topco, or Danske Bank A/S as the settlement agent, and their respective affiliates, may make or hold a broad array of investments including serving as counterparties to certain derivative and hedging arrangements and actively trade debt and equity financial instruments (or related derivative financial instruments) and other types of financial instruments (including bank loans) for their own account and for the accounts of their customers, and such investment and financial instrument activities may involve securities and/or instruments of Maersk Drilling.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this announcement, including any attachments hereto, may constitute forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are statements (other than statements of historical fact) relating to future events and Noble and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Noble Group"), Maersk Drilling and its subsidiaries (the "Maersk Drilling Group") and the combined Noble Group and Maersk Drilling Group following completion of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement entered into by and between Noble and Maersk Drilling to combine (the "Combined Group") anticipated or planned financial and operational performance. The words "targets", "believes", "continues", "expects", "aims", "intends", "plans", "seeks", "will", "may", "might", "anticipates", "would", "could", "should", "estimates", "projects", "potentially" or similar expressions or the negatives thereof, identify certain of these forward-looking statements. The absence of these words, however, does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. Other forward-looking statements can be identified in the context in which the statements are made.
Although Topco believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date of this announcement, such forward-looking statements are based on Topco's current expectations, estimates, forecasts, assumptions and projections about the Noble Group's, the Maersk Drilling Group's and the Combined Group's business and the industry in which the Noble Group and the Maersk Drilling Group operate as well as on information which Topco has received from the Maersk Drilling Group (including with respect to forecasts prepared by Noble's management with respect to expected future financial and operating performance of Maersk Drilling) and/or which has been extracted from publications, reports and other documents prepared by the Maersk Drilling Group and/or the Noble Group and are not guarantees of future performance or development and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond the Noble Group's, the Maersk Drilling Group's or the Combined Group's control that could cause the Noble Group's, the Maersk Drilling Group's and/or the Combined Group's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialise, or should any underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, the Noble Group's, the Maersk Drilling Group's and/or the Combined Group's actual financial condition, cash flow or results of operations could differ materially from what is described in the Exemption Document and the Offer Document, including any attachment thereto, as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Topco urges the Maersk Drilling Shareholders to read the Offer Document and the Exemption Document in their entirety for a more complete discussion of the factors that could affect the Combined Group's future performance and the market in which it operates.
Any forward-looking statements included in this announcement, including any attachment hereto, speak only as of today.
Topco does not intend, and does not assume, any obligations to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as may be required by law or the rules of the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq Copenhagen. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Topco or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements referred to above and contained in this announcement, including any attachment hereto.
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Winner Receives $5,000 Prize
MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud to announce Antavia Williams as the winner of the #OneUnitedJingle Contest, who will receive the $5,000 prize. Out of scores of entries nationwide, the winning jingle was chosen because it shares the OneUnited Bank story with a soulful, catchy, timeless tune. The winning jingle will be used in an upcoming national media campaign.
The winning jingle and lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-06pX2jOyo
The nation's largest Black owned bank
Be part of the movement
Our rating's high ranked
Join our family
Try us today, you'll see
That this is the place to be
We are,
Committed
We are,
The right fit, and
We are,
United
OneUnited Bank
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank, launched the OneUnited Jingle Contest to provide an opportunity for creatives to share our story and win a $5,000 prize in the process. We asked Kevin Ross for some ideas. His video – which is fabulous – sparked the idea to launch a jingle contest. Then Cam Anthony stepped in with his creative genius. Thank you, Kevin, and Cam! Today we add Antavia to our creative genius jingle team!
Jingle winner Antavia Williams commented "Thank you OneUnited for the opportunity to put a jingle behind this great company. Nothing can compare to being "United as One" especially in this world. OneUnited is the epitome of unity".
Media Inquiries: Suzan McDowell, Circle of One Marketing, suzan@circleofonemarketing.com, or by phone at 305-576-3790. Interviews available with Antavia Williams or Teri Williams, President & Owner, OneUnited Bank.
OneUnited Bank (www.oneunited.com) is the largest Black-owned bank in America, the first Black internet bank, a Minority Depository Institution, and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
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HOUSTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the heart of UST is the imperative to serve, especially those with limited access to educational excellence. With this in mind, UST offers the Rising Stars internship program, an initiative that provides qualified students the opportunity to continue their educational journey at UST while gaining valuable work experience at local companies.
The Rising Stars program pairs students with corporate sponsors in order to earn funds toward tuition. This model helps students build personal connections that will influence them beyond college.
An annual investment helps fill the financial gap for Rising Stars students and opens the door for them to attend UST. It's a win-win program – corporate sponsors gain a productive employee and the Rising Stars become valuable assets trained for Houston's workforce.
- Corporate sponsors contact with the UST Rising Stars subsidiary for part-time, entry-level office jobs.
- Each semester, corporate sponsors pay to the UST Rising Stars subsidiary.
- Rising Stars students are employees of the Rising Stars subsidiary, not of the corporate sponsor.
- UST handles processing payments to the Rising Stars students.
The Rising Stars program is mutually beneficial for both students and corporate sponsors
Each student earns a substantial portion of UST's tuition costs while simultaneously gaining relevant work experience.
In return, corporate sponsors receive reliable entry-level workers who are poised for future employment.
Email risingstars@stthom.edu for more information
University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive university, grounded in the liberal arts. Committed to the unity of all knowledge, UST offers programs in the traditional liberal arts, professional, and skilled-based disciplines. Graduates of the University of St. Thomas think critically, communicate effectively, succeed professionally, and lead ethically.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SHOP, TTWO, KR, TMUS, and ATVI.
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Striving to restore unity through personal kindness connections with strangers
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every September 11th, Pay It Forward 9/11 encourages Americans to perform three good deeds during Eleven Days of Kindness as a way to honor victims of the 9/11 attacks.
Pay It Forward 9/11 was inspired by the people of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland (then pop. 9,000). The compassionate Canadians selflessly provided food, clothing and shelter to 7,000 stranded airline passengers from 90 countries who were diverted there when US airspace was closed. This story and the resulting charity are one of the true 9/11 stories conveyed by the writers of the Broadway musical Come From Away.
By encouraging random acts of kindness, this movement has reached 12 countries and growing during the #11Days of Kindness Sept. 1-11. For example, on Friday, September 9, business owners in New York City and Los Angeles will distribute cash to their employees to empower them to pay it forward.
"When we founded this charity in 2002, the words 'United We Stand' were pervasive worldwide. Twenty years later, we are far from united," says Kevin Tuerff, founder. "We said we would never forget the lives lost on 9/11. By focusing on the theme of unity and kindness, we are inspiring others to honor their lives by performing a good deed for someone who looks, acts, or thinks differently than themselves."
Participation in 11 Days of Kindness & Unity is spreading globally. In New York City, a coalition of faith-based organizations and companies already provided free coffee to strangers walking through Union Square. In Austin, an executive at Dell Technologies worked with colleagues to donate 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary school students, and prompted students to write thank you letters to their teachers. For more tips, visit www.PayItForward911.org and add your community's heart on our global Map of Kindness.
Pay it Forward 9/11, Inc. is supported by generous individual donors and sponsored by the writers and producers of Come From Away musical, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Gallin & Son, UFCU, Dell Technologies and Precise Communications.
Pay it Forward 9/11 social media channels:
http://payitforward911.org
https://www.instagram.com/payitforward911/
https://twitter.com/911payitforward
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Key Points -
- TVA has priced $500 million of new 30-year maturity global power bonds carrying an interest rate of 4.25%, which locks in historically low-cost funding.
- The rate on the new bonds ties as the second lowest ever for a TVA bond 30-years or longer.
- This is TVA's first 30-year bond offering since 2012.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Tennessee Valley Authority priced $500 million of new 30-year maturity global power bonds today, with an interest rate of 4.25 percent. Today's offering marked TVA's first 30-year bond since 2012, and the 4.25 percent rate is tied as the second lowest ever for a TVA bond of 30 years or longer in maturity.
Despite an increase in interest rates in the first half of the year, long-term rates remain at historically low levels, creating an opportunity for TVA to secure long-term funding at attractive levels.
"We were pleased to see a window of stability develop in recent weeks, and an opportunity for TVA to take advantage of still historically low long-term rates," said TVA's Treasurer and Chief Risk Officer, Tammy Wilson. "With one of the nation's largest electric power systems, TVA is a natural issuer of longer-maturity bonds, and the success of this transaction shows the confidence investors have in TVA and the strength of the public power model."
Strong demand for high quality investments of longer duration contributed to the success of the offering. The bonds drew interest from a variety of investors including asset managers, pension funds, and insurance companies, among others.
"The new 30-year bond fits well in TVA's debt profile, which has a low number of bonds maturing in the early 2050s. TVA debt levels remain at the lowest levels in over 30 years, and the new bonds will help TVA maintain stable interest costs for decades to come," added Wilson.
Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, RBC Capital Markets, and TD Securities served as joint book-running managers for the transaction. The proceeds of the bonds will be used to refinance existing debt and for general power system purposes. The new bonds will mature on September 15, 2052, and are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. Interest will be paid semi-annually each March 15 and September 15. Application has been made to list the bonds on the New York Stock Exchange.
The bonds will be issued, maintained and transferred through the book-entry system of the Federal Reserve Banks. Transactions may be cleared and settled by international participants through Clearstream and Euroclear. The bonds can be identified by the CUSIP number 880591EY4 (ISIN number US880591EY48).
The Tennessee Valley Authority is a corporate agency of the United States that provides electricity for business customers and local power companies serving nearly 10 million people in parts of seven southeastern states. TVA receives no taxpayer funding, deriving virtually all of its revenues from sales of electricity. In addition to operating and investing its revenues in its electric system, TVA provides flood control, navigation and land management for the Tennessee River system, and assists local power companies and state and local governments with economic development and job creation.
Media Contact:
Jim Hopson, Knoxville, 865-632-8860
TVA Media Relations, Knoxville, 865-632-6000
www.tva.com/news
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Investor Relations:
Tammy Wilson, Knoxville, 865-632-3366 or 888-882-4975
Josh Carlon, Knoxville, 865-632-4133 or 888-882-4975
http://www.tva.com/investors
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The iPhone 14 lineup is available to pre-order starting on Friday, September 9
CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UScellular will offer the most advanced iPhone lineup ever with iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, all with a durable and sophisticated design, superfast 5G, impressive camera upgrades, and vital new safety capabilities; Apple Watch Series 8 and new Apple Watch SE, with groundbreaking technology and performance; Apple Watch Ultra with a new bold design and a wide range of features built for endurance, exploration, and adventure; and the second generation of AirPods Pro, the most advanced AirPods yet.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus introduce new technologies and groundbreaking new safety capabilities, featuring two sizes — 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches.1 The powerful camera system brings impressive upgrades and huge improvements to low-light photos, thanks to the enhanced image pipeline, Photonic Engine. Offering stunning video quality, both models also include a new Action mode for incredibly stable video, and Cinematic mode, now available at 4K at 30fps and 4K at 24fps. New vital safety capabilities — [Emergency SOS via satellite] and Crash Detection — help connect iPhone users with emergency assistance when they need it most, and with the A15 Bionic chip with 5-core GPU, gorgeous Super Retina XDR display, amazing battery life, industry-leading durability features, and superfast 5G, this lineup is more advanced than ever before. [iPhone 14 also activates with eSIM, an easier and more secure alternative to a physical SIM card that allows users to connect or quickly transfer their existing plans digitally.] iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus come in five beautiful colors — midnight, blue, starlight, purple, and PRODUCT(RED).2
Powered by A16 Bionic, the fastest chip ever in a smartphone, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max introduce intuitive new ways to experience iPhone, a new class of pro camera system, and groundbreaking new safety capabilities. Featuring the first-ever 48MP Main camera on iPhone, new Ultra Wide camera, Telephoto camera, and new TrueDepth front camera with autofocus, the pro camera system is even more advanced, and with Photonic Engine, represents the biggest camera leap ever. iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max also introduce a new interactive way to experience notifications and alerts with Dynamic Island, and the Always-On display. Available in 6.1-inch and 6.7- inch sizes in four gorgeous finishes — deep purple, gold, silver and space black — iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max also include superfast 5G, [Emergency SOS via satellite] and Crash Detection, all while offering all-day battery life. UScellular customers will be able to pre-order all iPhone models on Friday September 9, with iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max availability on Friday, September 16, and Friday, October 7 for iPhone 14 Plus.3
"We're excited to bring the new iPhone 14 lineup, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Ultra and AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) to our customers who want the latest technology, and there's no better time than now to upgrade to help keep them connected to the things that matter most," said Eric Jagher, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for UScellular. "UScellular continues to expand access to our 5G network, bringing even faster speeds to customers in urban, suburban and rural areas so they can use products they love, wherever they need."
Apple Watch Series 8 and new Apple Watch SE bring groundbreaking technology and performance, and important safety innovations to the two best-selling smartwatches. Apple Watch Series 8 maintains the current beloved design with a large, Always-On Retina display, 18-hour battery life, and a new Low Power Mode that can extend battery life to reach up to 36 hours4, while building on best-in-class health and safety features like the ECG app and Fall Detection by introducing temperature-sensing capabilities, retrospective ovulation estimates5, and Crash Detection. Apple Watch Series 8 is available in two sizes, 41mm and 45mm, across a range of case finishes and colors including starlight, midnight, silver and PRODUCT(RED).2
The new Apple Watch SE delivers the core Apple Watch experience including Activity tracking, high and low heart rate notifications, Emergency SOS and Crash Detection all at a more affordable price. SE features a completely redesigned back case that perfectly matches the three classic case finishes. Apple Watch SE is available in 40mm and 44mm aluminum cases, in midnight, starlight, and silver finishes, and is compatible with all bands. Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE will be available online and at UScellular retail stores beginning Friday, September 16.
The most rugged and capable Apple Watch yet, Apple Watch Ultra brings a new bold design and wide range of features built for endurance, exploration, and adventure along with three new bands — Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band — which provide a secure and comfortable fit for every environment. Apple Watch Ultra is an incredible tool for endurance athletes or those who aspire to push beyond their limits, featuring the most accurate GPS of any Apple Watch to date and up to 36 hours of battery life during normal use. With the bigger, brighter display and durable design, Apple Watch Ultra is the perfect technical tool for adventurers and explorers. A new low-power setting is ideal for multi-day experiences, and can extend battery life to reach up to 60 hours.6 Apple Watch Ultra comes with a 86dB audible siren designed for emergencies should users become lost or injured. To support water sports, including recreational scuba diving to 40 meters with the new Oceanic+ app coming later this fall, Apple Watch Ultra is certified to WR100 and EN13319, an internationally recognized standard for dive accessories, including depth gauges that are relied upon by recreational divers around the world.7 A new Depth app displays time, current depth, water temperature, duration under water, and max depth reached. Apple Watch Ultra will be available online and at UScellular retail stores starting Friday, September 23.
The second generation of AirPods Pro unlock breakthrough audio performance, including major upgrades to Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode, all powered by the new H2 chip. With Personalized Spatial Audio, the AirPods Pro listening experience is even more immersive, and with Touch control, customers can now directly adjust volume with a quick swipe up or down on the stem. Users can enjoy up to six hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation, and up to 30 hours when using the case for additional charges.8 AirPods Pro (2nd generation) will be available online and at UScellular retail stores on Friday, September 23.
UScellular will offer customers their choice of the new iPhone 14 lineup, including iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max on us, for new and qualifying current customers.9 In addition to offering these new models on us, UScellular has price protected all of its plans, guaranteeing to not raise a customer's rate plan price through at least the end of 2023.
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1 The display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.06 inches (iPhone 14), or 6.68 inches (iPhone 14 Plus) diagonally. The actual viewable area is smaller.
2 Every (PRODUCT)RED purchase now contributes directly to the Global Fund to combat pandemics like COVID-19 and AIDS.
3 iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max are subject to FCC rules as well as consumer protection, contractual, and other provisions of federal or state law. They cannot be sold or delivered until the FCC's authorization process is complete.
4 with iPhone present.
5The Cycle Tracking app should not be used as a form of birth control. Data from the Cycle Tracking app should not be used to diagnose a health condition.
6 Low Power Mode temporarily disables select features, including the Always-On Retina display, workout autostart, heart health notifications, and more.
7 Apple Watch Ultra has a water resistance rating of 100 meters under ISO standard 22810. Apple Watch Ultra may be used for recreational scuba diving (with a compatible third-party app from the App Store) to 40 meters, and high-speed water sports. Apple Watch Ultra should not be used for diving below 40 meters. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For additional information, see support.apple.com/en-us/HT205000.
8 Battery life varies by use. See apple.com/batteries for details.
9 Offer available in participating markets only, see UScellular.com for eligibility. Requires smartphone purchase via 36-month installment contract, postpaid service plan, and paperless billing. Paid via 36 monthly bill credits. Credit varies. Trade-in may be required. Taxes, fees and additional terms apply.
* 5G not available in all areas. Visit https://www.uscellular.com/coverage-map for coverage details.
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UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to help customers stay connected to the things that matter most. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers' lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. Through its After School Access Project, the company has pledged to provide hotspots and service to help up to 50,000 youth connect to reliable internet. Additionally, UScellular has price protected all of its plans, promising not to increase prices through at least the end of 2023. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com.
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PHOENIX, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vincit, a global software development and design company, has been selected as the 17th best workplace in Europe on the Great Place to Work Best Workplaces in Europe listing in the category of large companies.
The list highlights organizations that performed excellently in corporate culture research and is based on data collected from employee experience and an evaluation of the company's management practices.
In the employee survey, Vincit got the best results for the cohesion, fairness, care, and respect of the working community. Vincit Finland has previously been chosen as the best workplace in Europe in 2016 and the best workplace in Finland in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2022.
This year, more than 3,000 companies from 37 European countries participated in the Great Place to Work Best Workplaces in Europe competition. From Finland, two Finnish companies were included in the listing.
"Recognition as one of the best workplaces in Europe amid Vincit's strong growth and world turbulence is proof that even in challenging moments we have managed to maintain the best employee experience in the industry and have an open discussion about the development points of our organizational culture," said Julius Manni, Vincit Oyj's CEO. "A huge thank you to both new and long-term Vincit residents who want to be involved in building the best workplace in the world."
Vincit USA is proud of their international counterpart's success and congratulates them on their achievement, contributing to making Vincit an internationally great place for employees. Vincit USA and Vincit Finland are both Great Place to Work certified for 2022-2023.
"We extend a warm congratulations to our Finnish Vincitizens for their win as one of the best workplaces in Europe," said Ville Houttu, CEO of Vincit USA. "This award recognition helps further solidify Vincit's status as an international leader where talented employees love to work as well as maximize their skills and careers."
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WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealthcare Capital Management LLC ("Wealthcare"), a technology-enabled, full-service RIA that supports independent financial advisors and a NewSpring Holdings platform company, today announced the acquisition of Fellows Financial Group ("Fellows Financial"). This is the second acquisition that Wealthcare has made this year, further expanding the firm's presence in the direct advisory channel.
Based in Leesburg, Virginia, Fellows Financial, founded in 2015 by Blake Fellows, provides clients with financial advisory services and has more than $100 million in total assets under management (AUM). Fellows Financial has been a Wealthcare affiliated advisor since 2015, leveraging Wealthcare's technology and services platform to enhance its delivery of financial advisory services to its clients. Through this acquisition, Wealthcare continues to expand its team of employee advisors and adds to its growing list of clients in the direct advisory space.
"We're thrilled to be able to acquire one of our own affiliated advisors and work even more closely with Blake Fellows, Keri Blake and the entire Fellows Financial team as we grow our business in the greater DC and mid-west regions," says Matt Regan, President of Wealthcare. "This deeper partnership with Wealthcare allows the Fellows team to have a stronger operational alignment with Wealthcare, enhance client experience, and take an important, proactive step in their succession planning with a firm that has the same philosophical approach to wealth management."
"After 7 years working as a Wealthcare Affiliated advisor I'm excited to deepen my relationship with Wealthcare, leveraging its suite of services for clients including the GDX360® goals-based investment process and technology platform," says Blake Fellows. "This step is the natural progression of our partnership with Wealthcare and a perfect succession plan for our firm that allows our practice to continue providing the highest-quality servicing for our clients and it also frees up our team to pursue even loftier growth objectives."
Wealthcare, architected its original goals-based planning and investing methodology more than 20 years ago and holds 12 patents on its established goals management process. Powered by its patented Comfort Zone®, Wealthcare's approach features innovative, personalized experiences and step-by-step tools that create deeper relationships between advisors and investors. Wealthcare empowers firms and advisors to go independent and grow their advisory businesses by providing GDX360® – Wealthcare's proven fiduciary process that seamlessly integrates planning, investing, and trading – and a full-suite of practice-management services. Wealthcare comprises two RIAs, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and Wealthcare Capital Management LLC. Learn more at www.wealthcaregdx.com.
NewSpring Holdings, NewSpring's dedicated holding company with a strategy focused on control buyouts and platform builds, brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and resources to take profitable, growing companies to the next level through acquisitions and proven organic methodologies. Founded in 1999, NewSpring partners with the innovators, makers, and operators of high-performing companies in dynamic industries to catalyze new growth and seize compelling opportunities. The firm manages over $2.5 billion across five distinct strategies covering the spectrum from growth equity and control buyouts to mezzanine debt. Partnering with management teams to help develop their businesses into market leaders, NewSpring identifies opportunities and builds relationships using its network of industry leaders and influencers across a wide array of operational areas and industries. Visit NewSpring at www.newspringcapital.com.
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YIWU, China, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yiwugo.com is the official website of the Yiwu Commodity Market, which is the largest commodity wholesale market in the world. 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Yiwugo since it was officially put into operation. Over the decade, the platform has always valued its credibility, constantly adjusted its pace of development, and consolidated its technological strengths. Cherishing the reputation and quality of e-commerce, Yiwugo and the merchants it hosts have delivered high-quality pre- and after-sales services, with a view to embracing a brilliant future for its own as a platform as well as for the market. Since it was founded, Yiwugo has adhered to the principle that for each virtual store, there must be a corresponding brick-and-mortar store, and required all merchants to display their business license when doing business. As such, the information of suppliers is more reliable, and each deal is manageable, controllable and traceable. Today, Yiwugo has become one of the most frequently visited B2B e-commerce platform in China, second only to "1688".
Besides Yiwugo, there are a great number of enterprises in Yiwu that value their reputation as well and thrive in their lines of business. Among such enterprises there is no shortage of foreign merchants. Founded by a group of foreign businessmen in 2006, Yiwu Zhaman Trade Co., Ltd. has fostered an excellent reputation in the Yiwu market over the past decade, outputting an export value of nearly CNY 200 million each year. Most of its foreign associates understand Mandarin, and some of them can even speak Yiwu's local dialect. Saeed, one of the principals at Zhaman, has been in Yiwu for 14 years and witnessed the growth of the company from scratch. Apart from the city of Yiwu which offers convenient functions such as ports, logistics and warehousing to foreign merchants, online platforms such as Yiwugo also provide great conveniences for their purchases and everyday life. All this is beyond reach in their own countries.
Saeed's interpreter Mr. Ma said his boss and he just sold one container of switch products, and the supplier they have been working with was one that he found on Yiwugo two years ago. As veterans of international trade, they all have Yiwugo installed on their cellphone as a must-have application. Every international trade specialist at their company places orders amounting to at least CNY 600,000 on Yiwugo each year. Thanks to Yiwugo's precise positioning function, they can always quickly find desirable suppliers from the recommended results of key word search. This is no doubt a very important function for bulk buyers. The overall impression that Yiwugo leaves on foreign-owned international trade companies is that it can always help them find suppliers that are perfectly matched with their target products at the fastest speed.
Just like Yiwugo, Zhaman serves as a bridge between foreign buyers and the suppliers in the market. Trust is the cornerstone for cooperation between both sides. Zhaman alone runs nearly 10 branches such as Zharou and Zhaqing in Yiwu. Needless to say, there are thousands of other foreign trade companies throughout the city, interacting with the Yiwu market and Yiwugo via the Internet on a daily basis. Today, even take-away deliverymen are using Yiwugo to locate their target stores.
Empowered by information technology, platforms such as Yiwugo are penetrating all aspects of daily life for people in Yiwu, the city of commerce, and are at the same time making improvements and progress driven by people's daily needs. Presently, Yiwugo features 50,000 tenant merchants, a UV of 800,000, a PV of 15 million, and 10 million registered buyers, 10% of whom are overseas users. Yiwugo has become the world's largest platform for commodity wholesale.
On this basis, Yiwugo has endeavored to bring in industry belts from across the country. To date, more than 4,000 high-quality industry belt stores have settled on the platform. Yiwugo not only stands out as an exemplary model for the transformation and upgrading of the traditional specialized market in China, but also expects to serve global buyers by connecting the industry belts across the country. Yiwugo is now actively applying the metauniverse technology to present future-oriented online stores and offer fully immersed "cloud purchase" experiences, thus making global purchase more efficient and friendly.
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Fall is the season when the publishing industry brings out its "big books" — the ones, mostly written by established authors, that are the safest bets to generate excitement and sales. So it's a special year when a debut breaks out of this distinguished pack and takes an early lead for its originality, heart, wit and sweeping social vision. The debut I'm cheering on is called If I Survive You, by Jonathan Escoffery and the "you" his characters are trying to survive is America itself.
If I Survive You is composed of eight interconnected short stories about a Jamaican family living in Florida. The parents, Topper and Sanya, fled Jamaica in the 1970s, desperate to escape political violence and eventually give their two sons, well, everything parents want to give their kids: education, opportunity and a crack at the pursuit of happiness. But the family keeps getting knocked down: by racism, the 2008 recession, and, most literally, by Hurricane Andrew in 1992, which reduces their house to its "skeletal frame."
That's not to say Escoffery's characters are mere victims of Fate, as basic as that storm-stripped house of theirs. They themselves have plenty of agency to hurt, love, betray and simply misunderstand each other. And, their house, by the way, was no showplace pre-Hurricane. Here, to give you a taste of Escoffery's boisterous, snappy style are some passages from a story called "Pestilence" in which younger son, Trelawney, describes his childhood home:
The first and only plot of American soil my parents purchased together was plagued, as was the house they built atop it. The millipedes blackened our front steps, made mom tap dance from car to welcome mat. They crept up pipes, bursting from bath drains at our most vulnerable moments ...
We knew our house was cursed, not simply from the outside but from within. The animals we brought home met grisly deaths, no matter the care we took. Our Siamese fighting fish launched itself from its aquarium, as though the tank's water had been set to boil. ...
"Maybe no pets for a while," Mom said, guarding her mouth with her palm.
Trelawney is the sensitive American-born son, a puzzle to his frustrated father and tougher older brother and, thus, the natural narrator of many of these stories. In the opening story called "In Flux" — a family chronicle in miniature — Trelawney tries to figure out the answer to the elemental question that he's asked from childhood through adulthood. That question is: "What are you?"
In Jamaica, his middle-class, brown-complexioned parents didn't consider themselves Black. When Trelawney asks his mother, she shuts him down: "I was never asked such stupidness before coming to this country. If someone asks you ... tell them you're a little of this and a little of that."
Which is a true, but inadequate answer, because, as Trelawney, looking back on his younger self, reflects: "Race has descended upon your world, sudden and grating and what you fear most is that others recognize in you something that you've yet to grasp."
The stories here move forward in time, but keep returning to key moments, especially the party where Trelawney's father called him a vile name, thus propelling him into months of homelessness. In a standout story called "Splashdown," another riff on the overarching theme of father-son relationships gone wrong, we hear about Trelawney's 13-year-old cousin, Cukie, who lives for a summer with the father, nicknamed "Ox," who abandoned him shortly after birth.
Ox, we're told, lives on "the hem of the Atlantic" piloting yachts, setting traps for lobsters on the ocean floor, and doing other more unscrupulous work. Cukie says his father's vague stories about his past are filled with "uncontextualized brutality." Years later, when the unemployed Cukie himself becomes a new father, he searches out Ox for a job. After all, even a lousy father should provide some kind of safety net, right? I have to say, when I read the final scene of "Splashdown," my overwhelmed response was that not since Moby Dick has the all-American ethos of "sink or swim" on your own been dramatized to such devastating effect.
If I Survive You is an extraordinary debut collection, an intensively granular, yet panoramic depiction of what it's like to try to make it — or not — in this kaleidoscopic madhouse of a country.
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After Kansas voters rejected a proposed amendment that would have cleared the way for abortion restrictions in the state, abortion rights advocates wondered if it might be possible to adapt the popular vote approach and replicate the result in other red states.
But advocates for abortion rights in Texas are likely to have to take a completely different tack, reports Gromer Jeffers Jr., political reporter for the Dallas Morning News. Listen to the interview above or read the transcript below.
This transcript has been edited lightly for clarity:
Texas Standard: Let’s talk about what you’ve been covering. Maybe you need to lay the groundwork because there’s been a lot of talk about the success of abortion rights advocates in Kansas. But can you give us an overview of what Kansas has done when it comes to abortion so we can sort of understand where this is all sort of coming from?
Gromer Jeffers: Well, here’s the situation in Kansas, which is a red state – a heavily red state. Right before Roe versus Wade was struck down. You had a situation where voter registration was slightly more men. When after June 24, they had a bit of a surge in voter registrations. And apparently most of that – 70% of that – were women. And then it led to turnout on a referendum on abortion, which, as you know, the state voted for abortion rights. But it’s a different situation than the one here in Texas.
A lot of people would say, why not a referendum for Texas if this worked in Kansas? Let’s do something like that here.
There you go. And therein lies the different political dynamics. Kansas – their elected leaders put that question on the ballot. It’s almost impossible for that sort of question to get on the ballot here in Texas because Republicans control the executive offices and both chambers of the Legislature. And there is literally no way that they would put that sort of question on the ballot. That’s why you won’t see that sort of referendum on a Texas ballot, because conservatives and Republicans control the levers of power here.
if a referendum isn’t likely, how is the pro-abortion rights camp approaching this?
Well, you have to aim at the people that are making the laws and they’re controlling the politics here in Texas. And that means statewide officials and legislative officials. Now, that’s a big ask, right? Because you’re talking about a lot of campaigns that you’re trying to impact. But first and foremost, I think they’re looking at the governor’s race. If they can make a statement by either beating Abbott or causing great problems without making the race close, then maybe that’s a building block. And the same with the attorney general’s race. Ken Paxton, the Republican incumbent who’s considered the weak link because of his legal troubles. If they can take a swing at home and take a swing at Greg Abbott and see how it goes, that’s where they can begin the process of turning things around in Texas.
We’ve been talking, though, about the sort of political will versus the mechanics that could bring that to bear on state law. We don’t have that mechanism. We certainly don’t have that political infrastructure like Kansas did. So what did the analysts you spoke with have to say about how this abortion issue might actually play out in November?
Well, that’s the big unknown. Republican consultants and Republican activists are confident that it won’t have the impact in Texas, that it will have in other places because of what you mentioned, the political will. And there are other issues that will impact those races that are on the ballot, such as inflation, the economy, you name it. There are other things that voters will be concerned about that compete with the abortion issue. Now, Democrats and progressives and abortion rights activists feel like they can take enthusiasm within the existing electorate and make some sort of statement. The tough part is, where would you make that statement? Will it be on congressional races? Will it be on the legislative races. And let me add this. Gerrymandered districts hurt with legislative and congressional races. So that also plays a role in all of this, that the that we have few swing districts in Texas. So it’s hard to impact the legislative process, especially at the beginning of a redistricting era.
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A commission tasked by the Texas Legislature to recommend new ways to fund community colleges is suggesting the state fund schools based on how successful students are at completing programs in high-demand fields and transferring to universities to continue their education.
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A commission charged by the Legislature to suggest new ways of funding Texas community colleges is poised to recommend a complete system overhaul that would tie state dollars to how successful schools are at getting students to graduation or four-year universities.
The Texas Commission on Community College Finance, a group of lawmakers, business leaders and community college presidents created last legislative session, released its draft recommendations ahead of a meeting Monday to hear testimony on its vision. The group has been meeting throughout the past year, but the draft recommendations are the first glimpse into what types of changes lawmakers might consider when they convene in January.
The major recommended change would be to fund schools based on the number of students who complete their certificate or degree programs or transfer to a four-year university to continue their education. Other recommendations include major increases to the state’s need-based financial aid program and funding to help schools grow capacity on par with Texas’ population growth.
“These recommendations would establish Texas as a national leader in using outcomes-based funding to support community colleges in addressing rapidly changing needs for a highly skilled workforce,” the commission wrote in the draft report.
A final report on the state’s community college finance system is due to the Legislature in November. So far, the recommendations have largely been met with enthusiasm from community college leaders.
“These draft recommendations can be transformational for Texas community colleges and, ultimately, for helping Texans achieve their full potential while uplifting the entire state,” said Ray Martinez III, president of the Texas Association of Community Colleges.
For decades, Texas has funded its two-year community colleges largely with three pots of money: local property taxes, student tuition and a complicated state system that has not kept up pace with other resources and now accounts for less than 25% of community colleges’ funding.
While Texas has grown, that growth has been uneven across regions, impacting schools’ budgets in different ways depending on their location, size and the value of their taxable property in their districts.
At the same time, enrollment across community colleges in Texas has declined over the past decade — made worse by the pandemic — even as workforce demands are increasing and changing.
“There’s a deep tension between what we’re seeing right now in community college enrollment and what we’re seeing happening in our Texas workforce,” said Harrison Keller, Texas’ higher education commissioner. “We have growing needs for Texans who have the kinds of credentials that are awarded by community colleges, and employers are saying they are having trouble finding the skilled workforce they need.”
The commission includes four current lawmakers, including Sens. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, and Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, the Senate higher education and public education committee chairs. Taylor authored the legislation that spurred this commission. Reps. Oscar Longoria, D-Mission, and Gary VanDeaver, R-New Boston, were also appointed to be on the commission. VanDeaver serves on the House Appropriations Committee.
Keller said there are still many details to be worked out by state lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session, including how the state would determine the specifics of these funding formulas. He said preliminary estimates show these changes would require state lawmakers to appropriate somewhere between $600 million and $650 million in additional funding toward community colleges for the next biennium. He added that would be a starting point that would likely increase as colleges start to respond to the funding incentives set by the state. While no proposal is a sure deal, he said he’s encouraged by the positive reaction so far.
“We’ve got strong momentum to drive some historic change in our community college finance system,” he told the Tribune.
Outcomes-based funding
Currently, Texas lawmakers allocate a set amount of state money toward public community colleges every two years that is then distributed to individual schools based on a formula. It provides a base of around $1.3 million per school, plus additional funding depending on enrollment, the types of classes schools offer and student success data over the previous three years. But starting the funding system with a set pot of money and then deciding how it is distributed means schools are essentially competing with each other for funding, creating a system of winners and losers.
“You can add students and improve outcomes and lose money in current funding formulas because it all depends on what you’re doing relative to every other college in the state,” Keller said.
The commission recommends that the state stop allocating a set amount and instead create a formula that determines an individual community college’s funding based on student program completion and transfer to four-year universities.
“That way individual colleges aren’t in competition with each other; they’d only be in competition with themselves,” Keller said.
On top of the outcomes-based funding, the commission recommends that the state make sure that every college can access a baseline amount of money for instruction and operations to ensure that schools in areas with low taxable valuations are not disproportionately funded.
The commission recommends the amount be based on enrollment and types of courses offered and include some adjustments for students who cost more to educate or need extra support, such as academically underprepared students and adults returning to the classroom. If schools cannot meet that foundational base through property taxes and tuition, the commission said they should receive additional funding to meet the threshold, though no specific numbers have been suggested yet.
But unlike the public school system, the commission said those schools that do collect more money via property taxes should not be subject to recapture and would not be required to send that money back to the state.
Renzo Soto, a policy adviser who focuses on higher education and the workforce for the data and research group Texas 2036, said this system would give two-year colleges more assurances as to how much money they would receive annually, something the current system does not provide.
He said when schools know they will receive more money based on student outcomes, it will drive them to incentivize services such as counseling and ensure students are choosing a major and a pathway to complete their program, rather than taking courses randomly.
He also said providing funding for non-credit programs will encourage schools to enroll more students in those areas where there is a large demand for jobs upon completion.
More need-based financial aid
The commission also says the state needs to better invest in its need-based financial aid programs to help more students access the programs they need, whether that be a certificate or associate’s degree.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board estimates that the state has enough funding to serve 28% of eligible students through the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program. During the 2021-22 academic year, the average public community college student who received funding received $1,711 per semester.
The commission recommends the state increase that funding and set a goal of supporting at least 70% of students who qualify for need-based aid at two- and four-year schools. Investing in grants would especially help students who live in the service area of a community college but not the taxing area and are therefore considered out-of-district students, the commission report stated.
Soto said the Legislature’s openness last session to add $100 million in stimulus funds to need-based financial aid programs in the state set an encouraging precedent that lawmakers understand the need for more funding. Plus, the state is heading into the next session with a major surplus.
“With $27 billion in the bank, and likely more, I can see that being less of a concern,” he said.
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Friday, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers, acting under an order from the Michigan Supreme Court, put a question before voters this November on whether to protect abortion rights in the state constitution.
Last week, the question was sent to the state Supreme Court after Republican canvassers argued the amendment's spacing and formatting would confuse voters. The group behind the amendment, Reproductive Freedom for All, appealed the decision to the state's highest court. Thursday, the court decided to move it along.
"Ultimately, the system works. It may be put under great stress at times, but it works," said Republican Michigan Board of State Canvassers Tony Daunt, who followed through on a promise to vote to certify if that's what the Michigan Supreme Court ordered. Daunt took issue with criticism leveled against the two GOP members for voting not to move the amendment forward. He said the issue of the petition forms had never been addressed before and the court decision set a precedent that future boards would now have to follow.
"It is really important for us to recognize that this is a victory for the people of Michigan who signed in such record numbers," said Democratic board member Mary Ellen Gurewitz.
Petitioners collected about 750,000 signatures, far more than the 425,000 signatures required.
It's been a contentious week for abortion in Michigan — one of the only states in the region where abortion remains legal. Wednesday, a judge ordered to bar enforcement of a 1931 law that criminalizes the procedure.
Michigan joins other states such as California and Vermont where voters will see similar state constitutional abortion rights amendments on their ballots this November.
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Following a 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II has died at her castle in Balmoral, Scotland, Buckingham Palace reported on Thursday. She was 96 years old.
We take a look at Queen Elizabeth II's extraordinary life.
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Left photo (Oct. 9, 1926): Princess Elizabeth is pictured in her baby carriage for her first outing. Right photo (Oct. 9, 1938): Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret ride in a carriage with their parents, the king and queen, to attend a morning service in Scotland.
Circa 1930s: King George VI rides horses with his daughter Princess Elizabeth.
July 5, 1937: Lord Elphinstone (left) greets the British royal Family. From left: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (second from left), Princess Margaret (third from left), Princess Elizabeth (third from right) and King George VI (far right) at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Dec. 31, 1939: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret leave for their Christmas break in Sandringham, England.
Circa 1940s: Princess Elizabeth changes the wheel of a military vehicle during World War II.
Nov. 20, 1947: Members of the British royal family and guests pose around Princess Elizabeth and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on their wedding day in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace in London.
1950 : Queen Elizabeth II makes her Christmas Day broadcast from Government House, Auckland, New Zealand.
Feb. 9, 1953: Prince Charles, with his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and his sister, Princess Anne, left, as they sit in an automobile following their arrival in London by train from a six-week Christmas vacation at Sandringham, England.
June 2, 1953: Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the bishop of Durham Lord Michael Ramsay (left) and the bishop of Bath and Wells Lord Harold Bradfield, walks to the altar during her coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London, as her maids of honor carry her train.
March 23, 1954: Queen Elizabeth II, followed by the Duke of Edinburgh, wearing formal dress, are greeted on their arrival at Parliament House for a state banquet in Australia.
April 3, 1957: Queen Elizabeth II (center) with Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and the Duke of Beaufort.
May 17, 1962 : Queen Elizabeth II inspects the Grenadier Guards during a military inspection in the gardens of Buckingham Palace in London.
October 15, 1969: Queen Elizabeth II arrives at King's Cross railway station in London with her four corgi dogs after holidays in Balmoral Castle and before welcoming at Buckingham Palace the American astronauts of Apollo 11 who walked on the moon.
May 1970: Queen Elizabeth II visits the Town Hall in Sydney with Sydney Lord Mayor Emmet McDermott during her tour of Australia. She is there in connection with the bicentenary of Captain Cook's 1770 expedition to Australia.
July 29, 1981: Prince Charles and his bride Diana, Princess of Wales, wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their marriage at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
July 26, 1981: Queen Elizabeth II presents her son Prince Charles with a trophy after his team, England II, beat Spain 10-5 for the Silver Jubilee Polo Cup at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor, England.
June 9, 1982: U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Queen Elizabeth II attend a gala dinner at Windsor Castle in London.
Sept. 4, 1982: The royal family share a joke with Geoff Capes as they attend the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland. From left: The Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Prince Charles and Geoff Capes.
March 20, 1995: Queen Elizabeth II and South African President Nelson Mandela walk from the president's office to parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, during the queen's week-long celebratory visit to the country.
June 4, 2002: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip ride in the Golden State Carriage at the head of a parade from Buckingham Palace to St. Paul's Cathedral to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in London.
Nov. 18, 2007: Queen Elizabeth II (center) and Prince Philip (right front) are joined by Prince Charles (left front), Prince Edward (right back), Princess Anne (center back) and Prince Andrew (left back).
May 18, 2011: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visit the Guinness Storehouse and watch the pouring of a pint in Dublin, Ireland. The duke and queen's visit to Ireland was the first by a monarch since 1911.
July 27, 2012: Queen Elizabeth II speaks during the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London, England.
June 14, 2014: Members of the British royal family watch the fly-past as they stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Trooping the Colour. From left: Queen Elizabeth II; Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex; Prince Harry; Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.
June 12, 2016: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, wave to guests attending "The Patron's Lunch" celebrations for the Queen's 90th birthday on The Mall in London, England.
May 13, 2017: Queen Elizabeth II drives her Range Rover around the Windsor Horse Show in Windsor, England.
June 14, 2018: Queen Elizabeth II laughs with Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, during the pair's first engagement at a ceremony to open the new Mersey Gateway Bridge in the town of Widnes in Halton, Cheshire, England. Markle married Prince Harry in May 2018.
April 17, 2021: Queen Elizabeth II watches as pallbearers carry the coffin of Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh, into St. George's Chapel in Windsor, England. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9, 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. Only 30 guests were invited to his funeral due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
May 11, 2021: Queen Elizabeth II reads the Queen's Speech on the Sovereign's Throne as Prince Charles (right) listens in the House of Lords chamber during the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament in London, England.
June 13, 2021: Queen Elizabeth II (center) with United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in the Grand Corridor during their visit to Windsor Castle in Windsor, England.
February 5, 2022 : Queen Elizabeth II cuts a cake to celebrate the start of the Platinum Jubilee during a reception in the Ballroom of Sandringham House in King's Lynn, England.
June 2, 2022 : Queen Elizabeth II watches with a smile from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Color ceremony in London on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
September 6, 2022: Queen Elizabeth greets newly-elected leader of the Conservative party Liz Truss as she arrives at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeen, Scotland, for an audience where she will be invited to become Prime Minister and form a new government.
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Roadhouse Brewing Co. in Jackson has been named a "Best for the World 2022" Certified B Corporation for Performance and Excellence Beyond Profit. According to the Jackson Hole News and Guide, this is the second year in a row it's received the recognition. The brewery uses a CO2 recovery system, solar panels, high-grade recycling practices, and more, to fulfill its mission to act as a steward of the environment.
Cody Nite Rodeo clown Zack Cook has received his pro card. According to the Cody Enterprise, Cook became a rodeo clown three years ago by accident and hasn't looked back since. In order to get the pro card recognition, Cook had to collect four signatures from certain top rodeo competitors who said they believed he was pro rodeo material. His performance was also evaluated on a random day.
This past weekend, a Rock Springs 18-year-old with cerebral palsy got to live his dream - he got to go on a motorcycle ride. The Laramie Boomerang reports Vincent Johnson needed a sidecar to ride in though, which connected his grandmother with a man in Rapid City, South Dakota who had a sidecar. The Rapid City man recruited nearly 60 other bikers and members of the Sweetwater community to take Johnson on his dream ride.
And the Capitol Avenue Bronze Project recently installed six new statues in downtown Cheyenne.
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Coyote found hiding in family’s bathroom
Published: Sep. 9, 2022 at 12:14 PM EDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) – Police in Ohio made an unusual discovery Friday morning while responding to a public assist call.
Officers found a coyote hiding behind the toilet in a family’s bathroom, the Trenton Police Department said on Facebook.
Police received a call around 5:15 a.m. from the family, saying the animal was in the bathroom and they didn’t want to get near it.
The coyote managed to slip inside the home around 4 a.m. through the front door while the family was packing up their vehicle to hit the road for a trip, police explained.
Officers safely removed the coyote and released him outside unharmed.
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‘Project Healing Waters’ helps struggling veterans through fly fishing
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - According to the U.S. Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs, an average 22 veterans die by suicide each day. The wounds of war can be too much for many of the men and women returning home.
A group in Beckley is working to give struggling veterans a lifeline through fly fishing. They are part of a group called ‘Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing,’ a national organization with chapters located across the country.
Mike Davis, who runs the Raleigh County group, served in the U.S. Air Force and was part of the mission that helped free American hostages from Iran in 1980. But when he returned home, he said he found it difficult, suffering from bouts of depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
“We’re out here drinking coffee, eating donuts, and telling lies,” he joked. It’s a non judgmental environment. We’re all suffering the same stuff. We’ve been down the same road.”
Steve Kemper, another wounded veteran, suffered a number of injuries to his body and back while serving in the U.S. Army and in Iraq. Now paralyzed, he works to help others through the same struggles.
“For many veterans, you don’t want to admit that you have a problem sometimes. It seems easier to hide that sometimes than to seek help.”
The group meets at the Maxwell Hill Community Center in Beckley to learn and practice for their trips on the water.
While the water doesn’t wash away all their troubles, Kemper said it is a start. “You get immersed in what’s going on out there on the water and you forget about the other stuff. Even if it’s just for a day. You can forget about all your troubles and things that are on your mind.”
Davis said the group is open to new members. Healing Waters will meet next on September 15, at 5 p.m., at the Maxwell Hill Community Center. While the non-profit covers all the costs for veterans, Davis said the organization is currently looking for swift boat sponsors for their trips out on the water.
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Brandt Tobler is coming home.
The good thing is that this will be a welcome return for the Denver based stand-up comedian.
Despite a troublesome childhood growing up in Cheyenne – see his bit, “The Time I Tried to Kill My Dad,” from his spot on Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happening – returning to his old stomping grounds brings back good memories and familiar faces.
It also allows for him to cater to the community that can understand and find humor in the benefits and shortcomings of living in Wyoming’s Capitol City. That’s what the audience can expect when he performs at The Lincoln Theatre on Sept. 23
“I love coming home to Cheyenne because I can make local references,” Tobler said in a phone interview with the Wyoming Tribune Eagle on Thursday morning. “The crowds love when I make fun of home. That’s why I talk about my life, because I’ll write probably 15 new jokes for the Cheyenne show. But after that can’t do them anymore.
“If I do a show in Dallas next week and I’m making fun of refinery, that just doesn’t work.”
There’s a good deal of sentimental value in returning this show, separate from the fact that it’s in celebration of his 45th birthday.
He remembers riding his bike through downtown Cheyenne, stopping in the Lincoln to catch a movie while the location still operated as the city’s local theater. As a Central High School graduate, Tobler was repeatedly named class clown in the end of the year superlatives, but he never did see himself as a comedian.
Instead, he had plans to be a PE coach or teacher – or an NBA player, he jokes. Cheyenne wasn’t, and in many ways still isn’t, a place where stand-up comedians have the opportunity to receive reinforcement for their craft.
Tobler left Cheyenne for Phoenix when he was 19 years old. There, he began pursuing his career as a stand-up comedian after encouragement from college friends, working open mics and recalling some solid performances early on, though the nerves were still present.
“The first couple times I remember talking into a microphone in a hotel ballroom, and when I heard my voice amplified my eyes started watering,” he said, laughing. “Like, I just can’t be known as the crying comedian.”
The next two years were essentially spent bombing on stage in Las Vegas.
Vegas, predictably, is not an easy place for a comedian to cut their teeth. Nonetheless, he spent about 10 years there.
During the conversation, Tobler began to reflect on when he truly self identified as a comedian. It wasn’t when he first signed up for an open mic, nor when he had been doing stand up for a year, but when fellow Las Vegas comedians whom he respected began introducing and addressing him as such.
Just as difficult, albeit for a different reason, was his recent 9 year stint in Los Angeles.
“I considered it like college. I learned a lot about the business, but I just wasn’t getting better as a comedian,” he said. “I would just do the same 5 to 10 minutes of jokes because I always thought somebody important might be in the crowd. It wasn’t good for my productivity when I should have been writing new stuff.”
The biggest revelation for Tobler was the need to be honest in his writing. When starting out, his style was inspired by the late comedian Mitch Hedberg, who was known for quick, clever one-liners that subverted the audience’s expectations.
Vulnerability is a skill that can be applied in comedy, one that inevitably helps a comedian connect with their audience. Today, Tobler’s favorite comedians are story tellers. As he assessed his own upbringing, he realized it was time to pull from his own experiences to set himself apart.
“Over time, I started doing longer form stories and just talking about my life,” he said. “In comedy, there’s 1.6 million chubby white guys with a beard, so at some point I realized talking about my life, coming from Wyoming and moving to Vegas and stuff, I’ve had a really unique life.”
It can’t hurt that Tobler has an attraction to making bad decisions, but bad decisions make good stories. It’s to the point where when something negative happens in his day, he almost instantly knows if it will manifest in his set.
It’s therapeutic, and even healthy in some ways, as it takes the sting out of something he might have dwelled on instead. To him, that’s the beauty of comedy.
“If I just do nothing in life then I have nothing to talk about,” he said. “I don’t wake up and go, ‘I’ve got to make a bunch of bad decisions today to get material,’ but just by my nature I take a lot of chances in life, and that’s what’s helped me in comedy wise.”
Having lived in Denver for the past three years, Tobler is regularly getting on stage at the acclaimed club Comedy Works, where he runs into the likes of Dave Chappelle, Tom Segura, Brian Regan and other high profile comedians, most of which are acquaintances that take the time to talk with him.
Denver’s comedy scene presents opportunity without the cutthroat aspects he experienced in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Plus, it’s not every day that a lifelong Denver Broncos fan can look out into the crowd and see NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback John Elway staring back.
No matter where Tobler’s been or who he’s met, the focus remains on his hometown.
“There’ll be my elementary school teachers, my first boss, my childhood best friend, my first girlfriend, so it’s always it’s always my favorite show,” he said. “People ask me as a comedian, ‘What’s your favorite place to perform?’ Then I tell them Cheyenne, Wyoming.
“My first show in Cheyenne, was in the back of a bar for like 20 people, so to be at The Lincoln is just so cool. It’s special. It’s always gonna be home.”
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Road closed: Portion of Jeddo Road in Grant Twp. to be paved
A part of Jeddo Road between Gibbons and Cribbons roads will be closed until the end of September while the gravel road is paved and other work is completed.
The construction starts at 7 a.m., Monday. The St. Clair County Road Commission will be working near the bridge over the Silver Creek. Managing Director Bill Hazelton said the road commission will be paving the road, installing storm sewer drains and adding a curb and gutter.
“Coming up the hill, towards the bridge is a steep roadway,” he said. “Right now, it’s a gravel road, so we’re going to be replacing that with asphalt.”
Hazelton said the road commission is hoping for good weather for the project. He said asphalt cannot be placed if it is raining.
The project is estimated to cost $130,000 and will be funded by Grant Township and the St. Clair County Road Commission.
The road will have a full closure while construction takes place. The road commission will be allowing access to residents near the Silver Creek bridge.
Contact McKenna Golat at mgolat@gannett.com or (810) 292-0122.
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Marysville volleyball navigates 'new territory' in rough-and-tumble MAC Red
MARYSVILLE — Last season was full of success for the Marysville volleyball team. It finished 31-9, shared a MAC White title with Grosse Pointe South and won a Division 2 district championship.
But the Vikings will be the first to tell you that was last season. Not only have they moved on to 2022, but they've moved up to the MAC Red, the highest division in the Macomb Area Conference.
"Playing in the MAC Red, it's a challenge every night," Marysville coach Kellie Kryscynski said. "There isn't anybody that walks into the gym that isn't going to be competitive."
"We like using that underdog mentality," senior setter Meghan Winston said. "Because we are in the MAC Red, everything is faster, everything is harder and we can't be satisfied with where we're at. We just have to keep going."
The Vikings sit at 7-4 overall and 1-1 in league play. That's a very solid start considering they've been bitten by the injury bug early on.
"It's been an adjustment," Kryscynski said. "And I think, for them, that's a little difficult. Because they are used to the success. But I think in the long run it's going to make us better because they've got to learn to be resilient. And when we get to the postseason, playing at this level is just going to accelerate what we're going to be able to do."
Marysville's roster is comprised entirely of upperclassmen, nine of who are juniors. One of those third-year players is middle hitter Janae Hudson. She was named to an All-Region team in the Division 2 tournament last year.
"We definitely came in knowing we were going to be the underdogs (this season)," Hudson said. "And we want to prove everyone wrong. For me, it's been a tough, rough go of transitioning to a faster-paced game. But I'm starting to catch the hang of it more and (learning) where I'm supposed to put the ball at the right time."
In the Vikings' most recent match against Utica Eisenhower, Hudson finished with 14 kills and five blocks. Her teammate, Winston, totaled 20 digs and 41 assists. While they ultimately fell to the Eagles 3-1, it served as a good measuring stick.
"We do have to focus on the positives, yes," Winston said. "Our energy — we were electric. But we do have moments where we get in ruts."
"Our goal at the moment is that we've got to get better in passing and serve-receive," Kryscynski said. "Once we stop having those breakdowns, these close games that we're losing are hopefully going to flip as our losses become wins. Because it's really just a few little plays on serve-receive that hurt us."
Marysville knows it'll be a work in progress. While the Vikings have a lot of familiar faces, they're playing in new places this year. That includes Winston, who is positioned at setter for the first time.
"She's never set before," Kryscynski said. "So when you're running against the MAC Red — and we're trying to run a quicker offense — she's learning a lot."
"Everything is no hesitation, no thinking," Winston said. "You just have to do your job and go ... I really want to be that leader out there, the motivator and help my team do the best we can. Especially in this new season, where everything is new territory."
But Marysville is still clicking in other aspects of the game.
"We have some dynamic hitters," Kryscynski said. "And when we can run our offense, it's really fun to watch. I think we're getting there defensively and serve-receive wise. But right now our front row play and our serving is our strength."
"One of our greatest strengths is our hitting side," Hudson said. "We're going to work on our passing more just to make sure we're strong all the way around."
The Vikings agree that overcoming these challenges will pay off down the road. They aren't shying away from the top competition. While this is new territory, as Winston said, it's also where Marysville wants to be.
"I'm proud of the girls for fighting (through adversity)," Kryscynski said. "And they know we've got more work to do. We'll get there. But it's going to be a process."
Contact Brenden Welper at bwelper@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @BrendenWelper.
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