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ATLANTA, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1,416.0 billion, a decrease of 2.3% versus previous month-end. The firm experienced net long-term inflows of $2.7 billion in the month. Non-management fee earning net outflows were $0.7 billion and money market net inflows were $2.5 billion. AUM was negatively impacted by unfavorable market returns which decreased AUM by $30 billion. FX decreased AUM by $7.2 billion. Preliminary average total AUM for the quarter through August 31 were $1,429.7 billion, and preliminary average active AUM for the quarter through August 31 were $969.1 billion.
1 Preliminary – subject to adjustment.
2 Passive AUM includes index-based ETF's, UIT's, non-fee earning leverage, foreign exchange overlays and other passive mandates. Active AUM are total AUM less passive AUM.
About Invesco Ltd.
Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. With offices in more than 20 countries, our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive and alternative investment capabilities. For more information, visit www.invesco.com/corporate.
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TULSA, Okla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Janet L. Hogan has joined ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) as senior vice president, chief human resources officer, reporting to Pierce H. Norton II, president and chief executive officer of ONEOK.
Before joining ONEOK, Hogan was senior vice president, human resources, for Hormel Foods, a global, branded food company with 20,000 employees worldwide. In this role, Hogan led all strategies and initiatives for talent development, employee engagement and total employee rewards.
With more than 25 years of human resources expertise, Hogan has specialized in collaborating with leaders to cultivate and sustain high-performance workplaces while creating inclusive and diverse, great-place-to-work environments. Her experience spans developing teams across broad industry sectors including agriculture, food and specialty truck manufacturing.
"Janet brings to ONEOK great expertise in the creation and sustainment of inclusive and diverse workplaces that drive business performance," said Norton. "Her experience spans developing teams across broad industry sectors including agriculture, food and specialty truck manufacturing."
Hogan will be based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics from Southern Illinois University.
ONEOK, Inc. (pronounced ONE-OAK) (NYSE: OKE) is a leading midstream service provider and owner of one of the nation's premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems, connecting NGL supply in the Rocky Mountain, Mid-Continent and Permian regions with key market centers and an extensive network of natural gas gathering, processing, storage and transportation assets.
ONEOK is a FORTUNE 500 company and is included in the S&P 500.
For the latest news about ONEOK, find us at www.oneok.com or on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Analyst Contact: Megan Patterson, 918-561-5325
Media Contact: Megan Washbourne, 918-588-7572
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GERMANTOWN, Tenn., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., or MAA (NYSE: MAA), today announced that MAA senior management will participate in a round table presentation at the Bank of America 2022 Global Real Estate Conference. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at approximately 2:10 p.m. Eastern Time.
A live webcast of the company's presentation will be accessible through the "Corporate Profile" section of the "For Investors" page of MAA's website at www.maac.com on the day of the event.
The webcast replay will be accessible within 24 hours after the conclusion of the live event through December 13, 2022 on the "News & Events" section of the "For Investors" page of MAA's website.
About MAA
MAA is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) and member of the S&P 500. MAA owns or has ownership interest in apartment communities primarily throughout the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. focused on delivering strong, full-cycle investment performance. For further details, please refer to the "For Investors" page at www.maac.com or contact Investor Relations at investor.relations@maac.com.
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MIND Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) ("MIND" or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal 2023 second quarter ended July 31, 2022.
Revenues from Marine Technology Products sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 were $8.7 million, up 28% compared to $6.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. The Company reported a net loss from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 of approximately $1.8 million compared to a net loss of $2.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Second quarter of fiscal 2023 net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders was $0.20 per share compared to a net loss of $0.25 per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was a loss of $1.0 million compared to a loss of $1.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, which is a non-GAAP measure, is defined and reconciled to reported net loss from continuing operations and cash provided by operating activities in the accompanying financial tables. These are the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.
Backlog of Marine Technology Products as of July 31, 2022, was approximately $19.3 million compared to $13.4 million at April 30, 2022 and $11.7 million at July 31, 2021.
Rob Capps, MIND's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We were pleased with our second quarter results, with revenues coming in 28% higher than the second quarter of last year. These revenues were in line with our expectations and were comparable to our first quarter revenues of approximately $9.1 million. We feel that the higher level of revenue that we've generated in the first half of this year is an indication of our revenue potential on an ongoing basis. As we have discussed previously, we see robust interest, improved customer optimism, increased order flow and backlog. Based on these factors, we expect revenue in the second half of fiscal 2023 to exceed that of the first half.
"Despite slightly lower revenue in the second quarter as compared to the first, our operating loss improved to approximately $1.6 million as compared to approximately $2.5 million in the previous quarter. We saw improved gross margins, lower selling, general and administrative expenses and lower research and development expense.
"We remain encouraged by the underlying market conditions that surround our business. The sustained global energy prices we are seeing continue to drive increased activity among our marine seismic and exploration customers, as evidenced by recent and pending order activity. In addition to the firm backlog of orders, we are experiencing significant inquiries from our exploration and survey customers, particularly for source controller and high-resolution seismic streamer systems. Due to lead times for certain components, we are encouraging customers to place orders for fiscal 2024 deliveries as early as possible to ensure an appropriate place in our production queue. We believe some of our recent orders for sonar systems are directly associated with the current geopolitical climate, namely the security concerns in Europe. Although we're pleased with these orders and the inquiry levels that we've seen to date, we remain focused on continuing to leverage our growing product offerings to take advantage of opportunities in this improved market.
"As we look ahead to the second half of the year, we expect improved results when compared to the first half. While the timing of orders remains variable, which may result in a sequential drop in the third quarter, we expect to more than make up for it in the fourth quarter. Given the current state of our backlog and anticipated deliveries before year end, we expect to generate meaningfully higher revenue and positive income from continuing operations in the fourth quarter," concluded Capps.
NOTE: As has been previously disclosed, the Company is exiting the land leasing business. Accordingly, the Equipment Leasing segment has been treated as a discontinued operation, and the associated results are excluded from the Company's results from continuing operations for all periods presented. Assets and liabilities associated with the Equipment Leasing segment have been reclassified as "held for sale" in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheet.
Management has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss the Company's fiscal 2023 second quarter results. To access the call, please dial (412) 902-0030 and ask for the MIND Technology call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. Investors may also listen to the conference live on the MIND Technology website, http://mind-technology.com, by logging onto the site and clicking "Investor Relations." A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through September 20, 2022 and may be accessed by calling (201) 612-7415 and using passcode 13732406#. A webcast archive will also be available at http://mind-technology.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Dennard Lascar Investor Relations by email at MIND@dennardlascar.com.
MIND Technology, Inc. provides technology to the oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic and security industries. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, MIND has a global presence with key operating locations in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. Its Seamap and Klein units, design, manufacture and sell specialized, high performance, marine sonar and seismic equipment.
Certain statements and information in this press release concerning results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 31, 2022 may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans, and our objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "intend," "should," "would," "could" or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions or dispositions. Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, reductions in our customers' capital budgets, our own capital budget, limitations on the availability of capital or higher costs of capital, volatility in commodity prices for oil and natural gas and the extent of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, unless required by law, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein.
Certain statements and information in this press release contain non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Company management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. Company management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze the Company's business trends and to understand the Company's performance. In addition, the Company may utilize non-GAAP financial measures as guides in its forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes and to measure operating performance for some management compensation purposes. Any analysis of non-GAAP financial measures should be used only in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of Backlog, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is not included in this press release due to the inherent difficulty and impracticality of quantifying certain amounts that would be required to calculate the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
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New mortgage brokerage franchise provides homebuyers and investors competitive rates and access to local professionals that understand the Florida market
SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Motto Mortgage, the first-and-only national mortgage brokerage franchise in the United States focused on transparency and compliance, has a new office in Sarasota, Florida. Motto Mortgage North Group is now serving all markets throughout the Sunshine State.
Motto Mortgage North Group is a customer-first, full-service mortgage brokerage established by Michelle Mesi and Katrina Lovecchio. Michelle brings over 12 years of entrepreneurial leadership in government contracting to the brokerage and Katrina brings more than 13 years of experience in organizational development. Although this venture with Motto Mortgage is new, their experience as entrepreneurs and leaders in business is not. The duo is focused on helping homebuyers make the most educated financial decision for their needs and providing unmatched value in today's market. They are excited to launch Motto Mortgage North Group in the Gulf Coast Region and look forward to helping their customers achieve the dream of homeownership.
"Motto Mortgage North Group offers an advantageous alternative to the traditional mortgage bankers currently operating in Sarasota," said Michelle Mesi. "We provide the scope, scale and support of a large retail lender, while offering the flexibility, autonomy and exceptional service of a local mortgage broker that knows how to navigate the intricacies of the home buying process in your market."
Melissa Cox will serve as a Mortgage Loan Originator and Branch Manager for the office. Melissa is a mortgage professional with over 20 years' industry experience. Melissa believes in delivering personal service the old-fashioned way through one-on-one communication with the end goal being to develop a life-long relationship with her clients. Born and raised in the south with traditional values and southern charm, Melissa's clients feel at home almost immediately when working with her.
Loan originators in the Motto Mortgage network are "outside the box" thinkers, able to provide loan options with attractive terms and conditions and aggressive rates, which can be tailored to the goals and objectives of each client through a multitude of wholesale lenders. Motto originators work hard to provide their clients with choices – because no loan is one-size-fits-all. A loan originator with Motto Mortgage North Group can be reached at 941-559-8059. A digital mortgage experience is available for borrowers who would prefer to conduct business remotely.
About Motto Mortgage North Group:
Motto Mortgage North Group (OFFICE NMLS # 3248021) is a locally owned and operated full-service mortgage brokerage serving all of Florida, located at 1343 Main Street Suite 311 Sarasota, FL 34236. To learn more, please visit www.mottomortgagenorthgroup.com or call 941-559-8059.
Melissa Cox: NMLS # 334270
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UPLAND, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Miracle Inc. ("Nature's Miracle"), announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Vermillion Growers, Inc. to develop a 60-acre vegetable greenhouse in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. The project will be completed in two phases with a total size of 60 acres (first phase of 20 acres and second phase of 40 acres). Nature's Miracle will provide turnkey solution including earthworks, foundations, structures (warehouses and greenhouses), machinery, irrigation, lighting in order to complete the construction of the greenhouse. The first and the second phases are expected to generate US$30 million and US$84 million in revenue, respectively, for Nature's Miracle during the next two years. The greenhouse will primarily produce tomatos which will be supplied to the Canadian and the U.S. market.
Management Comments
"We are excited to be engaged to develop a world class greenhouse with Vermillion Growers in Manitoba, Canada. The greenhouse will produce high-quality tomatos for consumers in Manitoba, the neighboring provinces and the U.S. market on a year-around basis," said Tie "James" Li, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nature's Miracle. "This facility will take advantage of the favorable electricity rate being supplied by renewable power sources, including a hydroelectric project. The greenhouse will also utilize carbon dioxide to expedite the growth of the plants. Therefore, the project will be eligible for carbon credits and will contribute to carbon reduction."
"By partnering with Nature's Miracle, a leading Controlled Environment Agriculture company, we will be able to build a high quality greenhouse in an efficient way," said Maria Deschauer, Managing Director of Vermillion Growers. "We are looking forward to working with Nature's Miracle on what we believe will be the largest vegetable greenhouse for the Province of Manitoba."
About Nature's Miracle Inc.
Nature's Miracle (www.Nature-Miracle.com) is a fast-growing agriculture technology company providing services to growers in the Controlled Environment Agriculture ("CEA") industry which also include vertical farming in North America. Nature's Miracle offers integrated solutions which include hardware as well as software to design, build and operate various indoor growing settings including greenhouse and indoor-growing spaces. Nature's Miracle, through its two wholly-owned subsidiaries (Visiontech Group, Inc. and Hydroman, Inc.), provides grow lights as well as other hydroponic products to hundreds of indoor growers in North America. Nature's Miracle has also developed a robust pipeline to build commercial-scale greenhouse in the U.S. and Canada to meet the growing needs of fresh and local vegetable products. Nature's Miracle offers turnkey solutions to its operating partners by providing the design, construction and hardware installment services; Nature's Miracle has established its first manufacturing footprint in North America with its grow-light assembly plant in Manitoba, Canada and is expected to set up additional manufacturing/assembly facilities in North America.
Nature's Miracle Inc. and Lakeshore Acquisition II Corp. ("together with its successors, Lakeshore") ( Nasdaq: LBBB) previously announced that they entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the "Merger Agreement"). Upon closing, the combined company is expected to change its name to Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. and its common stock is expected to be traded on the Nasdaq Global Market.
About Vermillion Growers Inc.
Vermillion Growers (www.vermilliongrowers.com) is a Canadian private company currently developing a 70 acres vegetable greenhouse in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. The first phase, 10 acres, is currently under construction. The second phase will add 20 acres and the third phase will add 40 acres. Once completed, Vermillion Growers will be Manitoba's first large scale vegetable greenhouse to address key issues in commercial agriculture, sustainable food production, nutrition and safety.
About Lakeshore Acquisition II Corp.
Lakeshore Acquisition II Corp. is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities.
Important Information About the Proposed Business Combination and Where to Find It
This press release includes information about a proposed business combination between Lakeshore and Nature's Miracle. A full description of the terms of the business combination will be provided in a Registration Statement on Form S-4 and proxy statement to be filed with the SEC by Lakeshore. The proxy statement will be mailed to Lakeshore's shareholders as of a record date to be established for voting at the shareholders' meeting relating to the proposed transactions. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed business combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed business combination. Lakeshore's shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the Registration Statement on Form S-4 and proxy statement and the amendments thereto and other documents filed in connection with the proposed business combination, as these materials will contain important information about Nature's Miracle, Lakeshore and the proposed business combination. The Registration Statement on Form S-4 and the proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC, once available, may be obtained without charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a written request to Lakeshore, 667 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10065.
Participants in the Solicitation
Lakeshore, certain shareholders of Lakeshore, and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Lakeshore's shareholders with respect to the proposed business combination. A list of the names of Lakeshore's directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in Lakeshore is contained in Lakeshore's registration statement on Form S-1, which was filed with the SEC and is available free of charge at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a written request to Lakeshore, 667 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10065. Additional information regarding the interests of such participants will be contained in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 and proxy statement for the proposed business combination when available.
Nature's Miracle and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Lakeshore in connection with the proposed business combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed business combination will be included in the proxy statement for the proposed business combination when available.
Forward-looking Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal U.S. securities laws with respect to the proposed business combination between Lakeshore and Nature's Miracle, the benefits of the transaction, the amount of cash the transaction will provide Nature's Miracle, the anticipated timing of the transaction, the services and markets of Nature's Miracle, our expectations regarding future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures, competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities, future plans and intentions, results, level of activities, performance, goals or achievements or other future events. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "may," "could," "will," "potential," "intend," "estimate," "should," "plan," "predict," or the negative or other variations of such statements, reflect our management's current beliefs and assumptions and are based on the information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: (i) the risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of Lakeshore's securities; (ii) the risk that the transaction may not be completed by Lakeshore's business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by Lakeshore; (iii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction, including the approval of the business combination agreement by the stockholders of Lakeshore, the satisfaction of the minimum cash amount following any redemptions by Lakeshore's public stockholders and the receipt of certain governmental and regulatory approvals; (iv) the lack of a third-party valuation in determining whether or not to pursue the proposed transaction; (v) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement; (vi) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on Nature's Miracle's business relationships, operating results and business generally; (vii) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of Nature's Miracle; (viii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Nature's Miracle or Lakeshore related to the business combination agreement or the proposed transaction; (ix) the ability to maintain the listing of Lakeshore's securities on a national securities exchange; (x) changes in the competitive industries in which Nature's Miracle operates, variations in operating performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Nature's Miracle's business and changes in the combined capital structure; (xi) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts and other expectations after the completion of the proposed transaction, and identify and realize additional opportunities; (xii) the risk of downturns in the market and Nature's Miracle's industry including, but not limited to, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; (xiii) costs related to the transaction and the failure to realize anticipated benefits of the transaction or to realize estimated pro forma results and underlying assumptions, including with respect to estimated stockholder redemptions; (xiv) risks and uncertainties related to Nature's Miracle's business, including, but not limited to risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Nature's Miracle; risks related to Nature's Miracle's limited operating history, the roll-out of Nature's Miracle's business and the timing of expected business milestones; Nature's Miracle's ability to implement its business plan and scale its business; Nature's Miracle's ability to develop products and technologies that are more effective or commercially attractive than competitors' products; Nature's Miracle's ability to maintain accelerate rate of growth recently due to lifestyle changes in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic; risks of increased costs as a result of being a public company; risks relating to Nature's Miracle's being unable to renew the leases of their facilities and warehouses; Nature's Miracle's ability to grow the size of its organization and management in response of the increase of sales and marketing infrastructure; risks relating to potential tariffs or a global trade war that could increase the cost of Nature's Miracle's products; risks relating to product liability lawsuits that could be brought against Nature's Miracle;; Nature's Miracle's ability to formulate, implement and modify as necessary effective sales, marketing, and strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth; Nature's Miracle's ability to expand internationally; acceptance by the marketplace of the products and services that Nature's Miracle markets; and government regulations and Nature's Miracle's ability to obtain applicable regulatory approvals and comply with government regulations. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of proxy statement, when available, and other documents filed by Lakeshore from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and neither Nature's Miracle nor Lakeshore assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Neither Lakeshore nor Nature's Miracle gives any assurance that either Lakeshore or Nature's Miracle, or the combined company, will achieve its expectations.
Non-solicitation
This press release is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential business combination or any other matter and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Lakeshore, Nature's Miracle or the combined company, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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AWS users can now run transaction processing, real-time analytics, and machine learning in one service with MySQL
MySQL HeatWave delivers 7X better price performance compared to Amazon Redshift and 10X better than Snowflake, 25X faster than Redshift ML, and up to 10X higher throughput than Aurora
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced that MySQL HeatWave is available on Amazon Web Services (AWS). MySQL HeatWave is the only service that combines OLTP, analytics, machine learning, and machine learning-based automation within a single MySQL database. AWS users can now run transaction processing, analytics, and machine learning workloads in one service, without requiring time-consuming ETL duplication between separate databases such as Amazon Aurora for transaction processing and Amazon Redshift or Snowflake on AWS for analytics and SageMaker for machine learning.
"Oracle believes in giving customers a choice. Many of our MySQL HeatWave customers migrated from AWS. Others wish to continue running parts of their application on AWS. Those customers face serious challenges including exorbitant data egress fees charged by AWS and higher latency when accessing a database service running in Oracle's cloud," said Edward Screven, chief corporate architect, Oracle. "We are addressing these issues while delivering outstanding performance and price performance across transaction, analytics, and machine learning compared to other database cloud providers—even Amazon's own databases running on AWS, where you'd think they would have an advantage. We wanted to offer AWS customers this choice to benefit from MySQL HeatWave innovation without moving their data from AWS, or developers needing to learn a new platform."
Johnny Bytes is an innovative digital agency for web and app development based in Germany. "MySQL HeatWave on AWS simplifies our data platform with a consolidated database for both transaction processing and analytics," said Thomas Henz, chief executive officer, Johnny Bytes. "We have seen 60-90X faster complex queries compared to AWS RDS and Aurora that generates real-time analytics we need for targeted, multichannel campaigns. We now have greater scalability to onboard more data and new clients of any size without increasing IT administration."
As part of today's news, Oracle is also introducing several new capabilities and benchmarks for MySQL HeatWave on AWS.
- Unmatched performance and price performance: MySQL HeatWave on AWS is optimized for AWS with a superior architecture that delivers higher performance and lower cost compared to competitive offerings, as demonstrated by industry standard benchmarks. On the 4TB TPC-H* benchmark, MySQL HeatWave on AWS delivers price performance that is 7X better than Amazon Redshift, 10X better than Snowflake, 12X better than Google BigQuery, and 4X better than Azure Synapse. For machine learning, MySQL HeatWave on AWS is 25X faster than Redshift ML. On a 10GB TPC-C* workload, MySQL HeatWave offers up to 10X higher and sustained throughput compared to Amazon Aurora at high concurrency. All of these fully transparent benchmark scripts are available on GitHub for customers to replicate.
- Native AWS experience: MySQL HeatWave on AWS delivers a true native experience for AWS customers through millisecond-level latencies for applications and a rich interactive console. It facilitates schema and data management, and executes queries interactively from the console. Users can monitor the performance of their queries and monitor the utilization of the provisioned resources. MySQL Autopilot is also integrated with the interactive console, making it easier to use.
- Advanced security features: MySQL HeatWave service now offers several comprehensive security features which provide additional differentiation with Amazon Aurora. These include server-side data masking and de-identification, asymmetric data encryption, and a database firewall. Asymmetric data encryption enables developers and DBAs to increase the protection of confidential data and implement digital signatures to confirm the identity of people signing documents. Database firewall provides real-time protection against database-specific attacks, such as SQL Injections. These features are designed to provide best in class security for database users and provide a contrast with Aurora, where security methods are layered on top of the database.
- MySQL Autopilot: Autopilot provides workload-aware, machine learning-based automation of various aspects of the application lifecycle, including provisioning, data management, query execution, and failure handling. Autopilot features include auto provisioning, auto parallel loading, auto encoding, auto data placement, auto scheduling, auto query plan improvement, auto change propagation, and auto error handling. Combined, these features improve performance of the application, reduce cost by predicting the optimal configuration to run a workload, and reduce manual database administration. Today, Oracle is introducing additional Autopilot capabilities designed for OLTP workloads which further improve MySQL HeatWave price performance compared to Amazon Aurora. Auto thread pooling provides higher and sustained throughput at high concurrency by determining the optimal number of transactions which should be executed. Auto shape prediction determines the optimal shape which should be provisioned to provide the best price performance for OLTP workloads. In a running system, the recommendation could be to continue using the existing shape, to upgrade to a larger shape for better performance or to downgrade to a smaller shape to reduce costs—whichever shape provides the best price performance.
- Machine Learning: HeatWave ML provides in-database machine learning capabilities, including training, inference, and explanations. This enables customers to securely use machine learning on real-time data without the complexity, latency, and cost of ETL. HeatWave ML fully automates the ML lifecycle and stores all trained models inside the MySQL database, eliminating the need to move them to a separate machine learning tool or service. It's available at no additional charge for MySQL HeatWave customers. No other cloud database vendor or open source database provides such advanced ML capabilities inside the database. On average, HeatWave ML trains models 25 times faster than Redshift ML and scales with the cluster size. MySQL HeatWave customers can now train models more often and keep them updated for increased prediction accuracy.
Ready for the Distributed Cloud
MySQL HeatWave is available in multiple clouds today, including OCI, AWS, and Microsoft Azure in the near future. It's available on-premises as part of Oracle Dedicated Region Cloud@Customer for organizations that cannot move their database workloads to the public cloud. Customers can also replicate data from their on-premises MySQL OLTP applications to MySQL HeatWave on AWS or OCI to obtain near real-time analytics. MySQL HeatWave is always running the latest version of the MySQL database which is not the case for many of the other MySQL based services.
"While AWS offers a smorgasbord of cloud database services specialized for each data type and capability, MySQL HeatWave on AWS follows Oracle's converged database strategy—offering transaction, analytics, ML, and Autopilot automation all in one. For AWS users, this means no charges for add-on services, extra storage, data egress fees, connectors, and more. For cost conscious IT teams and developers, MySQL HeatWave on AWS represents a whole new TCO calculation with zero cost for what are add-on services on AWS and no data egress fees," said Marc Staimer, senior analyst, Wikibon. "And just as Usain Bolt left all of his competitors in the dust and set new world records that have yet to be broken, the latest price performance benchmark results demonstrate that MySQL HeatWave on AWS is 7X better than Amazon Redshift. If you follow the money, the choice is easy."
Customer Commentary
Additional customers commenting on today's news include:
Anish Kumar, associate vice president at 6D Technologies, an India-based high-tech solution provider in the telecom industry with customers in over 80 countries, said "MySQL HeatWave on AWS has 139X faster complex queries compared to Amazon RDS and Aurora that gives us a great opportunity to simplify our data infrastructure for both OLTP and OLAP with sub-second response time. Also, the web console is easy to configure and provides us the visibility to workload-related performance metrics with interactive reporting. MySQL HeatWave is a great fit for our microservices and cloud native product roadmap to deliver a superior experience and performance for our customers."
ITSP, Inc. is a high-tech solution provider and Oracle partner, based in Canada. "MySQL HeatWave on AWS is a game changer. We were pleasantly surprised with the ease-of-use and performance with 10-30X faster queries without complicated database tuning and performance improvement, using a similar database configuration," said Wenjin Zhou, PhD, chief technology officer, ITSP, Inc. "With a single database for OLTP and OLAP workloads for large volume of data sets, we no longer need index creation and maintenance which accelerates time-to-value for our clients."
U.S.-based Centroid Systems is a leading cloud services and technology company with over 200 customers and is an Oracle partner for more than 20 years. "We found MySQL HeatWave on AWS improved query performance by 15X with no changes to our application compared to using MariaDB on AWS RDS," said Ajay Arora, chief technology officer, Centroid. "With MariaDB for analytics along with Tableau for visualization, we had been experiencing multiple outages because of the volume of data and patches impacting the SQL query performance. The performance gains from MySQL HeatWave gave our business confidence to expand and bring more offerings to the market."
LeanTaaS is a predictive analytics and machine learning company that transforms healthcare operations through its platform, iQueue, for over 490 hospitals and 125 health systems in the United States. "MySQL HeatWave on AWS is an excellent solution for us as a small team. Having one database for both OLTP and OLAP workloads with 6X better performance compared to AWS RDS delivers real-time insights that helps us to continually enhance our iQueue platform, improve the user experience, and reduce complexity and administrative overhead for our team," said Gokhan Oner, senior engineering manager, LeanTaaS.
Bionime is a Taiwan-based, leading medical device manufacturer for diabetes monitoring systems in more than 100 countries. "MySQL HeatWave on AWS has 50X faster complex queries compared to AWS RDS and that not only provides us with real-time insights to accelerate application development, but also helps us improve patients' lives," said Kyle Yang, assistant manager, Bionime.
Additional Resources
- Run your own benchmarks here
- Watch the MySQL HeatWave explainer video
* Benchmark queries are derived from the TPC benchmarks, but results are not comparable to published TPC benchmarks results since these do not comply with the TPC specifications.
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Co-founders John Foley and Hisao Kushi step down.
Karen Boone elected Chairperson of the Board.
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) today announced changes to its leadership team.
The company has accepted the resignations of John Foley as Executive Chair and Hisao Kushi as Chief Legal Officer, effective September 12, 2022 and October 3, 2022, respectively.
John Foley co-founded Peloton in 2012 and is credited with leveraging his tech and business experience to build the company into the largest interactive fitness platform in the world. Having previously been the company's CEO for 10 years, he became Executive Chair in February 2022. He is largely viewed as the pioneer who was the driving, creative force behind today's global connected fitness industry.
The Board has appointed Karen Boone as Peloton's Chairperson of the Board. Boone was first elected to Peloton's Board as Audit Committee Chair in 2019 and subsequently named Lead Independent Director in October 2021. She previously served as President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Restoration Hardware (RH). During her tenure at RH, Boone led the company through tremendous growth, the transition to its current membership model, as well as through several key financial milestones and transactions.
Hisao Kushi was a co-founder of Peloton and played a key role in the company's growth and global scale. He has served as the company's Chief Legal Officer since 2015. Over the course of his tenure, Kushi guided the execution of the company's M&A activities, crafted the novel music license deals which are the backbone of the Member experience, and protected emerging IP that ultimately shapes today's connected fitness industry.
Tammy Albarrán will replace Kushi as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Peloton, effective October 3, 2022. In her new role, Albarrán will manage the Legal, Compliance, and Policy functions. Albarrán is one of the technology industry's most well-regarded legal executives and brings a wealth of experience to the job, having served most recently as Chief Deputy General Counsel and Deputy Corporate Secretary at Uber Technologies, Inc. During her time at Uber, Albarrán oversaw Uber's global legal teams and was a driving force behind the company's cultural transformation. Albarrán was also a key champion of the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Prior to Uber, Albarrán was a securities litigation and investigations Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, working alongside former Attorney General Eric Holder. Together, Albarrán and Holder co-authored the high-profile report that resulted in profound changes at Uber.
Peloton's incoming Chairperson of the Board, Karen Boone, said, "We are immensely grateful to John and Hisao for having the vision, ambition, and commitment to turn Peloton into the iconic consumer brand it is today. Not only did they succeed in building a great company, they transformed an entire industry by leveraging fitness and technology. Their impact will resonate long after their departure."
Peloton co-founder and former Executive Chair John Foley said, "As I reflect on the journey Peloton has been on since we founded it, I am so proud of what we have built together. From day one, the incredible talent we've had on our team and the dedication, hard work, and creativity of every Peloton employee are what got us to where we are today. We founded the company because we wanted to make fitness and wellness convenient, fun, and effective. Because of the work of thousands of people, we've done that.
Now it is time for me to start a new professional chapter. I have passion for building companies and creating great teams, and I am excited to do that again in a new space. I am leaving the company in good hands: The Leadership Team with the support of the Board is going to take Peloton to the next level as a company, and I am happy to know our Members are going to continue to be surprised, delighted, engaged, and excited about everything that is in store (looking at you, rower!).
Goodbyes are never easy, but I don't view this as goodbye. I will always be a Peloton Member and a passionate advocate for our mission. So until we meet again, stay safe and strong. And I'll see you on the leaderboard."
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy said, "I would like to offer my gratitude to John and Hisao for their shared vision, dedication, and passion for Peloton. Through their hard work, they have given the world the connected fitness industry and created a platform that empowers each of us to be the best version of ourselves. We are indebted to them for their countless contributions."
McCarthy continued, "I would also like to congratulate Karen and Tammy, and I'm confident both will leverage their unique experiences to help move the company forward into our next chapter of growth."
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Participants Invited to Booth 423 to Learn How IoT Data Can Improve their Top and Bottom Line
BOSTON and DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As restaurants and foodservice companies strive to improve performance despite inflation and labor shortages, technologies are helping reduce both risk and costs. At the same time, operators are increasing their operational efficiency, and enhancing their customer experience.
These technologies include the Open Kitchen® Internet of Things (IoT) platform from Powerhouse Dynamics. In conjunction with The Middleby Corporation, they are an official co-sponsor of FSTEC, taking place Sept. 19-21 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas.
The firm's leaders will be on hand to discuss their solutions, and how they're used by the nation's top brands, at Booth 423. They will also participate in Branded Strategic Hospitality's Innovation Forum, "It's Time to Play … Food Service Feud!" on Tues., Sept. 20 at 11 am CT.
"Business intelligence from IoT data is becoming a critical asset for restaurants striving for a comeback," said Jay Fiske, President of Powerhouse Dynamics. "This information empowers them to preempt safety, operational, and equipment issues while raising profits."
Powerhouse Dynamics' equipment agnostic Open Kitchen IoT platform offers real-time control and visibility into energy management, task management, food safety, and equipment health. By connecting their ovens, freezers, refrigerators, dishwashers, fryers, HVAC, and more, restaurants can automate much of their operations and access a plethora of actionable data across their portfolio. These automation capabilities advance their agility and speed—whether sharing recipes across ghost kitchens, providing a consistently comfortable and efficient environment for guests and staff, or monitoring HACCP compliance.
Open Kitchen also integrates with Bluezone® by Middleby, which uses UV technology to kill up to 99.9995% of airborne viruses indoors—providing extra reassurance to diners and staff as winter approaches.
Individuals who would like to learn more at FSTEC should contact Drew Holst, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, at drew@powerhousedynamics.com.
Founded in 2009 and acquired by The Middleby Corporation in 2019, Powerhouse Dynamics of Newton, MA is the leading provider of "Internet of things" (IoT)-based solutions to connect, analyze and control equipment to deliver enterprise-wide operational efficiencies. The company and its leaders have received many honors, including a 2022 Maverick Award from Inspire Brands®, Inc. as its most innovative supplier. To learn more, visit powerhousedynamics.com.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: SMLP) announced today that its 2021 Schedule K-3 is available online. Unitholders requiring this information may access their Schedule K-3 at https://partnerdatalink.com/Summit. SMLP will also mail a 2021 Schedule K-3 to any unitholder making a request for a physical copy. For additional information or assistance, unitholders may also contact Partner DataLink via email at SummitK1Help@deloitte.com or via phone at (855) 375-4158, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST, or visit SMLP's website at www.summitmidstream.com under "Investors >> K-1 Tax Information."
A limited number of unitholders (primarily foreign unitholders, unitholders computing a foreign tax credit on their tax return and certain corporate and/or partnership unitholders) may need the detailed information disclosed on Schedule K-3 for their specific reporting requirements. To the extent Schedule K-3 is applicable to your federal income tax return filing needs, we encourage you to review the information contained on this form and refer to the appropriate federal laws and guidance or consult with your tax advisor.
About Summit Midstream Partners, LP
SMLP is a value-driven limited partnership focused on developing, owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets that are strategically located in the core producing areas of unconventional resource basins, primarily shale formations, in the continental United States. SMLP provides natural gas, crude oil and produced water gathering, processing and transportation services pursuant to primarily long-term, fee-based agreements with customers and counterparties in six unconventional resource basins: (i) the Appalachian Basin, which includes the Utica and Marcellus shale formations in Ohio and West Virginia; (ii) the Williston Basin, which includes the Bakken and Three Forks shale formations in North Dakota; (iii) the Denver-Julesburg Basin, which includes the Niobrara and Codell shale formations in Colorado and Wyoming; (iv) the Fort Worth Basin, which includes the Barnett Shale formation in Texas; and (v) the Piceance Basin, which includes the Mesaverde formation as well as the Mancos and Niobrara shale formations in Colorado. SMLP has an equity method investment in Double E Pipeline, LLC, which provides interstate natural gas transportation service from multiple receipt points in the Delaware Basin to various delivery points in and around the Waha Hub in Texas. SMLP also has an equity method investment in Ohio Gathering, which operates extensive natural gas gathering and condensate stabilization infrastructure in the Utica Shale in Ohio. SMLP is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that Steve Filton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will participate in a fireside chat at Morgan Stanley's 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 1:30 pm (EDT).
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Company's website (www.uhs.com). For those unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay of the presentation will be available on the Company's website for 90 days following the conference.
Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. For over 40 years, UHS and its affiliates have focused on meeting patients' healthcare needs across hundreds of local communities. Today, UHS subsidiaries own and/or operate over 400 inpatient and outpatient facilities including acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, ambulatory centers, freestanding emergency departments, and urgent care centers in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. For additional information on the Company, visit our web site: www.uhs.com.
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RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Williams Mullen is pleased to announce that James M. Burns and Cari Lyn B. Pierce have joined the firm. Burns joins the Litigation Section, and Pierce joins the Corporate Section. Both Burns and Pierce will be located in our Tysons office.
Burns returns to Williams Mullen to serve as chair of our Antitrust & Trade Regulation Practice Group. He has practiced antitrust law for over 30 years and has litigated antitrust and related claims in trial and appellate courts all across the country. He also advises clients on antitrust compliance issues and has represented clients before the DOJ Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission on a wide variety of antitrust matters, including mergers. While he has represented clients in antitrust matters in a wide variety of industries, he has extensive experience assisting clients in the health care and insurance industries with the unique antitrust challenges they often face.
Burns earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Colgate University.
Pierce focuses her practice on the various elements of business transactions and the creation of new businesses. She has experience handling asset transactions with commercial real estate components and assists clients with the organizational documents involved in these transactions. She also has experience advising landowners through the potential risks and negotiation process of proposed solar farm leases, along with additional experience in the area of tax controversy, specifically regarding small businesses.
Pierce received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Harvard University.
Williams Mullen is a regional full-service law firm with approximately 240 attorneys in offices across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Since our firm began in 1909, our goal has been to provide business and legal solutions to help our clients' businesses thrive. Visit us at www.williamsmullen.com.
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"Wham! Bam! Yes ma'am!" SSSniperWolf signs long-term agreement with The Official Energy Drink of Esports®.
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- G FUEL — The Official Energy Drink of Esports® — has today announced a long-term partnership with iconic YouTube content creator Lia "SSSniperWolf" Shelesh.
"I've been drinking G FUEL ever since I started YouTube," said SSSniperWolf. "I use G FUEL before a workout and even before recording videos! It gives me energy when I need it the most. I love how I'm able to partner with a brand I genuinely love using."
Known for her biting wit and observational humor, SSSniperWolf – whose name was inspired by the memorable Metal Gear Solid character – joined YouTube in 2013 and gained a massive following by posting "let's plays" of such popular franchises as Fortnite, Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto, Destiny and Call of Duty. Today, she's one of today's most-watched creators on the platform with more than 32 million subscribers. Her passionate "Wolfpack" is equally voracious across her social media channels, with more than 18 million subscribers on TikTok, and more than 5.5 million followers on Instagram. That enthusiastic following earned her back-to-back Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Gamer in 2019 and 2020.
SSSniperWolf has a storied history with G FUEL, having originally partnered with the brand during its early years.
"G FUEL is all about fun and community, so I'm thrilled to officially welcome SSSniperWolf's humor – and, of course, her Wolfpack – back into the G FUEL family," said G FUEL Founder and CEO Cliff Morgan. "We're all huge fans of SSSniperWolf's YouTube channel and can't wait to see what the future of this partnership holds."
Right now, fans can shop SSSniperWolf's favorites at GFUEL.com and use Code "WOLF" at checkout to get 30% off their order!
Keep your eyes on G FUEL and SSSniperWolf's digital and social media platforms for updates!
As The Official Energy Drink of Esports®, G FUEL provides gamers with a performance-driven alternative to standard energy drink products. With an ever-expanding, sugar-free product lineup that includes a powdered Energy Formula, ready-to-drink cans, powdered Hydration Formula and Sparkling Hydration bottles, G FUEL has firmly established itself as the market leader in the gamer energy drink industry.
With over 340,000 5-star Shopper Approved Ratings, a shipping network that spans over 125 countries, a nationwide retail campaign, and a global social media footprint of over 1 billion followers, G FUEL maintains the industry's largest and most passionate community of fans, customers, content creators, and partners. Content creators and partners include Ninja, Sentinels Esports, Logic, NoisyButters, Luminosity Gaming, PewDiePie, Mikal Bridges, Summit1G, xQc, Ghost Gaming, Activision, SEGA of America, Capcom®, Bethesda Game Studios, VIZ Media, Rare Ltd., Warner Bros., Disney, Lucasfilm, Sony Pictures, The Tetris Company, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., RESPAWN Products, SteelSeries, and Digital Storm.
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Since its founding in 975 A.D., the Regensburg Cathedral boys choir has only admitted boys. But starting on September 12, it will allow girls.
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Since its founding in 975 A.D., the Regensburg Cathedral boys choir has only admitted boys. But starting on September 12, it will allow girls.
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In a counteroffensive, Ukrainian forces have claimed swaths in the east of the country, dealing a heavy blow to Russian forces as the war marks 200 days.
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In a counteroffensive, Ukrainian forces have claimed swaths in the east of the country, dealing a heavy blow to Russian forces as the war marks 200 days.
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Idaho's near-total abortion ban is one of the most austere in the country. It's already having a ripple effect in neighboring Washington state. Some Idaho lawmakers are trying to push it even further.
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Idaho's near-total abortion ban is one of the most austere in the country. It's already having a ripple effect in neighboring Washington state. Some Idaho lawmakers are trying to push it even further.
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Quiet quitting isn't about people quitting their jobs, it's about people reevaluating their mindset toward work and how work fits into their lives. But quiet quitting might not be for everyone.
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Quiet quitting isn't about people quitting their jobs, it's about people reevaluating their mindset toward work and how work fits into their lives. But quiet quitting might not be for everyone.
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For nearly two years, bloody conflict has raged in northern Ethiopia. Is the Tigrayan rebels' offer to take part in ceasefire talks with the Ethiopian Government cause for hope?
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For nearly two years, bloody conflict has raged in northern Ethiopia. Is the Tigrayan rebels' offer to take part in ceasefire talks with the Ethiopian Government cause for hope?
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BINGHAMTON, New York - By a tributary of the Susquehanna River, biologist Michelle Herman is carefully swabbing a kind of rare, giant salamander called an eastern hellbender for invasive fungus.
"The first one snapped at me when I did the chin rub. It was very feisty," she says. Herman is part of a small group trying to repopulate hellbenders in an area where their numbers have sharply declined.
"They don't have many advocates so I'm happy to be a hellbender advocate," says Herman, who works for The Wetland Trust, a non-profit conservation organization.
Bald eagles have soared back from the brink. Grizzly bear numbers are rebounding. But conservation is expensive, and thousands of less charismatic species are competing for scarce resources in the United States, with as many as a million facing extinction around the world, according to the United Nations.
Existing federal conservation funding only covers about 5% of what's needed to help the more than 12,000 "species of greatest conservation need" identified by state and tribal wildlife agencies, according to the Alliance for America's Fish and Wildlife.
In the hellbender's case, champions in this part of their range cobbled together resources from the Bronx Zoo and elsewhere to raise them in captivity, tag them with microchips, and release them back into the wild. But they have also tried a number of unorthodox tactics to raise the animal's profile and attract conservation funding.
Peter Petokas, research associate with the Clean Water Institute at Lycoming College, tried crowdfunding. His work helped inspire a group of high school students who lobbied the Pennsylvania legislature to declare it the official state amphibian.
"They borrowed my Hellbender costume, which is really cool," says Petokas. After two years of canvassing elected officials, the students succeeded. But none of this led to more funding, he says.
Federal funding tends to go towards game species
Since the 1930s, the U.S. has taxed hunting and licenses, as well as guns, ammo, and other equipment, to raise money for conservation. In the 1950, that model was expanded to include fishing licenses and equipment with the Dingell-Johnson Act.
Mike Leahy, Director of Wildlife, Hunting, and Fishing Policy with the National Wildlife Federation, says as a result that money often goes to species that hunters and anglers care about, such as deer and elk.
"There has been this gap in getting funding to species that aren't hunted and fished," he says.
But many species identified as in-need of conservation have a less direct relationship to humans. Invertebrates such as mollusks and insects, as well as fish and bird species are all threatened in large numbers, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Many conservationists talk about the loss of these species like flying a plane while slowly removing each bolt, or a game of Jenga. Each one gone weakens whole ecosystems. But others prefer to think about conservation in positive terms, as an investment.
"I think the real value of preserving a really rare and unique species is to have it there for the future, for everybody else to enjoy," says Petokas.
Wildlife advocates hope that this imbalance could soon change. A bill called the Recovering America's Wildlife Act, which passed the House of Representatives earlier this summer, would dramatically increase how much the federal government spends to protect U.S. wildlife by creating a $1.3 billion annual fund for conservation.
Led by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Roy Blount (R-Missouri), the Senate bill has more than 40 co-sponsors, including 16 Republicans.
"By conserving wildlife habitat, we'll also preserve outdoor recreation activities like hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing that support millions of additional jobs," said Blount, earlier this year.
The money would go to states and tribal governments to decide how to spend. The Act would also require that 15% of the amount support federally-listed endangered species. But it is not clear if the bill, which must still come up with a funding source to offset the cost of increased conservation spending, will come up for a vote this year.
"If it passes, [it] will really shift the paradigm. It will be an absolute game-changer, " says Sarina Jepsen, Endangered Species Program Director at the Xerces Society, a non-profit specializing in the conservation of invertebrates.
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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES...
.A south swell may briefly push surf heights to advisory levels
along south facing shores later today.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
HST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Surf 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...6 AM HST today through 6 AM HST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
difficult and dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
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HANA, Hawaii (KITV4) -- An Arizona woman suffered severe injuries in a fall on a trail to Kaihalulu Beach in Hana on Sunday.
Rescue crews with the Maui Fire Department (MFD) responded just after 4:30 p.m. The hiker, only identified as a 23-year-old woman, fell from an unknown height and suffered severe injuries to one of her legs and feet.
The woman was air-lifted off the trail and taken to awaiting medics at Hana Ballpark. From there she was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center (MMMC) in Wailuku.
Details on whom the woman was hiking with at the time of the fall have not been released. There has not been an update on her condition.
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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES...
.A south swell may briefly push surf heights to advisory levels
along south facing shores later today.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
HST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Surf 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...6 AM HST today through 6 AM HST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
difficult and dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
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HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Job seekers on the Big Island can mark their calendars for two virtual job fairs, co-hosted by the Office of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Human Resources, set for next week.
The job fairs are set to take place on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21, and Thursday morning, Sept. 22.
Departments participating in the event include the Fire Department, the Police Department, and the Department of Parks and Recreation. The American Job Center will also present information about the services and resources offered through their various employment-related programs, county officials said.
"There is no greater honor than serving the communities that we live and raise our families. That's why we're inviting the community to see what career opportunities lie ahead for them with the County of Hawaii by joining our virtual job fairs. The opportunities we're offering provide essential, viable, and stable careers with awesome benefits, as we look forward to continuing to grow our County ʻOhana," said Mayor Mitch Roth.
Register to attend either event by tapping the link on the corresponding date:
Anyone wishing to attend one of the virtual events who needs an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to disability is asked to call Marcia Yoshiyama at 808-961-8379 or email her at Marcia.Yoshiyama@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible.
Accommodations include alternative formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy upon request.
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“Career advice as a genre is almost fatally flawed,” says The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson. But Thompson is asking you to trust him this time. He points out that your career is only “one-eighth” of your life and uses some surprisingly effective economics, psychology, and a little bit of existential math, to offer guidance on how to navigate your working life.
Thompson joins Here & Now‘s Anthony Brooks to share his advice.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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More than 6,000 teachers and school staff in Seattle are on strike. Talks between the teachers' union and the school district continued over the weekend but didn't result in an agreement.
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More than 6,000 teachers and school staff in Seattle are on strike. Talks between the teachers' union and the school district continued over the weekend but didn't result in an agreement.
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A recent campaign succeeded in diminishing the reach of a website that is notorious for harassing autistic and transgender people, and which has been linked to at least three suicides.
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A recent campaign succeeded in diminishing the reach of a website that is notorious for harassing autistic and transgender people, and which has been linked to at least three suicides.
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Across the country, dentists are having a hard time scheduling all their patients because they don't have enough help from dental hygienists. Many hygienists left the field over the last few years.
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Across the country, dentists are having a hard time scheduling all their patients because they don't have enough help from dental hygienists. Many hygienists left the field over the last few years.
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When you're living far from home, you sometimes crave a taste that you think you can only get at home. Here's one man's search for his summertime craving of American barbecue in southern China.
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When you're living far from home, you sometimes crave a taste that you think you can only get at home. Here's one man's search for his summertime craving of American barbecue in southern China.
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Courtney Dorning has been a Senior Editor for NPR's All Things Considered since November 2018. In that role, she's the lead editor for the daily show. Dorning is responsible for newsmaker interviews, lead news segments and the small, quirky features that are a hallmark of the network's flagship afternoon magazine program.
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https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-09-12/encore-brooke-shields-is-getting-older-in-the-public-eye-and-wants-to-talk-about-it
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Rattlesnakes have a bad reputation in the West, often seen as a deadly fiend that we'd be better off without. However, much like sharks, they rarely kill and often inspire more fear than warranted.
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Rattlesnakes have a bad reputation in the West, often seen as a deadly fiend that we'd be better off without. However, much like sharks, they rarely kill and often inspire more fear than warranted.
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https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-09-12/encore-like-sharks-rattlesnakes-often-inspire-more-fear-than-they-deserve
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One of William Klein's early mentors, artist Fernand Leger, told him: "Get out of the galleries. Look at buildings; go out onto the street." That is exactly what Klein did — and he went on to become one of the most influential photographers of his generation, channeling the kineticism of cities including New York, Paris, Tokyo and Moscow in his work.
Klein died Saturday at age 96 in his adopted city of Paris, his son Pierre Klein announced. His death came during the last few days of a major retrospective show at the International Center of Photography in New York, which was scheduled to close Monday.
Born in 1926 in New York, Klein attended the City College of New York before joining the army in 1946. He won his first camera in a poker game while stationed in Germany. Two years later, he relocated to Paris, and studied abstract painting and sculpture at the Sorbonne thanks to the G.I. Bill; it was there that he met and studied with Leger.
In the mid-1950s, Vogue magazine first published some of Klein's acerbic and even satirical photographs, which led to a long-lasting and deep connection with the fashion world.
His first photography book, Life is Good and Good for You, was published in 1956; he was soon hailed as a major new force, and a stream of other books followed. Although he was primarily known as a still photographer, Klein also made a number of films, including 1969's Muhammad Ali, The Greatest.
Some of Klein's work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York; the Centre Pompidou in Paris; and the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. In 1989, he was appointed a Commander of Arts and Letters by the French government.
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Here's the full list of 74th Primetime Emmy Award nominees. This list will be updated with the winners throughout the ceremony.
Best Drama
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Euphoria (HBO/HBO Max)
Ozark (Netflix)
Severance (Apple TV+)
Squid Game (Netflix)
Stranger Things (Netflix)
Succession (HBO/HBO Max)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Best Comedy
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/HBO Max)
Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO/HBO Max)
Hacks (HBO/HBO Max)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
Only Murders In The Building (Hulu)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Best Limited Series
Dopesick (Hulu)
The Dropout (Hulu)
Inventing Anna (Netflix)
Pam & Tommy (Hulu)
The White Lotus (HBO/HBO Max)
Best Variety Talk Series
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO/HBO Max)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)
Best Variety Sketch Series
A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO/HBO Max)
Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Best Competition Program
The Amazing Race (CBS)
Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls (Prime Video)
Nailed It! (Netflix)
RuPaul's Drag Race (VH1)
Top Chef (Bravo)
The Voice (NBC)
Lead Actor, Drama
Jason Bateman, Ozark
Brian Cox, Succession
Lee Jung-Jae, Squid Game
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Adam Scott, Severance
Jeremy Strong, Succession
Lead Actor, Comedy
Donald Glover, Atlanta
Bill Hader, Barry
Nicholas Hoult, The Great
Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
Lead Actor, Limit Series or Movie
Colin Firth, The Staircase
Andrew Garfield, Under the Banner of Heaven
Oscar Isaac, Scenes from a Marriage
Michael Keaton, Dopesick
Himesh Patel, Station Eleven
Sebastian Stan, Pam & Tommy
Lead Actress, Drama
Jodie Comer, Killing Eve
Laura Linney, Ozark
Melanie Lynskey, Yellowjackets
Sandra Oh, Killing Eve
Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show
Zendaya, Euphoria
Lead Actress, Comedy
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Kaley Cuoco, The Flight Attendant
Elle Fanning, The Great
Issa Rae, Insecure
Jean Smart, Hacks
Lead Actress, Limited Series or Movie
Toni Collette, The Staircase
Julia Garner, Inventing Anna
Lily James, Pam & Tommy
Sarah Paulson, Impeachment: American Crime Story
Margaret Qualley, Maid
Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout
Supporting Actor, Drama
Nicholas Braun, Succession
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Kieran Culkin, Succession
Park Hae-Soo, Squid Game
Matthew Macfadyen, Succession
John Turturro, Severance
Christopher Walken, Severance
Oh Young-Soo, Squid Game
Supporting Actor, Comedy
Anthony Carrigan, Barry
Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso
Toheeb Jimoh, Ted Lasso
Nick Mohammed, Ted Lasso
Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
Henry Winkler, Barry
Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie
Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus
Jake Lacy, The White Lotus
Will Poulter, Dopesick
Seth Rogen, Pam & Tommy
Peter Sarsgaard, Dopesick
Michael Stuhlbarg, Dopesick
Steve Zahn, The White Lotus
Supporting Actress, Drama
Patricia Arquette, Severance
Julia Garner, Ozark
Jung Ho-Yeon, Squid Game
Christina Ricci, Yellowjackets
Rhea Seehorn, Better Call Saul
J. Smith-Cameron, Succession
Sarah Snook, Succession
Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria
Supporting Actress, Comedy
Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
Sarah Niles, Ted Lasso
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Juno Temple, Ted Lasso
Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso
Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie
Connie Britton, The White Lotus
Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus
Alexandria Daddario, The White Lotus
Kaitlyn Dever, Dopesick
Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus
Sydney Sweeney, The White Lotus
Mare Winningham, Dopesick
Directing, Drama
Ozark, "A Hard Way to Go" (directed by Jason Bateman)
Severance, "The We We Are" (directed by Ben Stiller)
Squid Game, "Red Light, Green Light" (directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk)
Succession, "All the Bells Say" (directed by Mark Mylod)
Succession, "The Disruption" (directed by Cathy Yan)
Succession, "Too Much Birthday" (directed by Lorene Scafaria)
Yellowjackets, "Pilot" (directed by Karyn Kusama)
Directing, Comedy
Atlanta, "New Jazz" (directed by Hiro Murai)
Barry, "710N" (directed by Bill Hader)
Hacks, "There Will Be Blood" (directed by Lucia Aniello)
The Ms. Pat Show, "Baby Daddy Groundhog Day" (directed by Mary Lou Belli)
Only Murders in the Building, "The Boy from 6B" (directed by Cherien Dabis)
Only Murders in the Building, "True Crime" (directed by Jamie Babbit)
Ted Lasso, "No Weddings and a Funeral" (directed by MJ Delaney)
Directing, Limited Series or Movie
Dopesick, "The People vs. Purdue Pharma" (directed by Danny Strong)
The Dropout, "Green Juice" (directed by Michael Showalter)
The Dropout, "Iron Sisters" (directed by Francesca Gregorini)
Maid, "Sky Blue" (directed by John Wells)
Station Eleven, "Wheel of Fire" (directed by Hiro Murai)
The White Lotus (directed by Mike White)
Writing, Drama
Better Call Saul, "Plan and Execution" (written by Thomas Schnauz)
Ozark, "A Hard Way To Go" (written by Chris Mundy)
Severance, "The We We Are" (written by Dan Erickson)
Squid Game, "One Lucky Day (written by Hwang Dong-hyuk)
Succession, "All The Bells Say" (written by Jesse Armstrong)
Yellowjackets, "F Sharp" (written by Jonathan Lisco, Ashley Lyle, and Bart Nickerson)
Yellowjackets, "Pilot" (written by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson)
Writing, Comedy
Abbott Elementary • "Pilot" (written by Quinta Brunson)
Barry, "710N" (written by Duffy Boudreau)
Barry, "Starting Now" (written by Alec Berg and Bill Hader)
Hacks, "The One, The Only" (written by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky)
Only Murders in the Building, "True Crime" (written by Steve Martin and John Hoffman)
Ted Lasso, "No Weddings and a Funeral" (written by Jane Becker)
What We Do in the Shadows, "The Casino" (written by Sarah Naftalis)
What We Do in the Shadows, "The Wellness Center" (written by Stefani Robinson)
Writing, Limited Series or Movie
Dopesick, "The People vs. Purdue Pharma" (written by Danny Strong)
The Dropout, "I'm in a Hurry" (written by Elizabeth Meriwether)
Impeachment: American Crime Story (written by Sarah Burgess)
Maid, "Snaps" (written by Molly Smith Metzler)
Station Eleven, "Unbroken Circle" (written by Patrick Somerville)
The White Lotus (written by Mike White)
Writing, Variety Special
Ali Wong: Don Wong (written by Ali Wong)
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers The Globe - Hungary For Democracy (written by Ian Berger, Devin Delliquanti, Jennifer Flanz, Jordan Klepper, Zhubin Parang, and Scott Sherman)
Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (written by Jerrod Carmichael)
Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo) (written by Nicole Byer)
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special (written by Norm Macdonald)
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The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum in Casper is hosting an event on Thursday, Sept. 15 that discusses the involvement of Wyoming National Guard troops in the Philippine-American War in 1898-99. It’s part of a wider speaker series that brings historical and military topics to the public’s attention as well as the role the state’s veterans played in them.
Dr. Mark Johnson will be the speaker. He’s a contract historian for the Wyoming National Guard, Senior Army Instructor for the Junior ROTC (JROTC) at Natrona County High School and retired career U.S. Army officer.
“[Dr. Johnson] is in the process of writing a more or less comprehensive history of both the Wyoming Army and Wyoming Air National Guard and his research as part of that book project is what's being featured in our presentation in September, at least in part,” said John Woodward, Director of Museums for the Wyoming Military Department.
Wyoming’s National Guard, initially established in 1870 during the territorial era, was first federally mobilized during the Spanish-American War.
“We wanted to make the public more aware of the history of the impact that the Guard has played, starting with the Spanish-American War, which was the first time that a cohesive Wyoming unit served in America's Armed Forces,” he added. “It's a very special and a very interesting time. And it's something that most Wyomingites aren't familiar with.”
Woodward said part of Johnson’s work focuses on this period as well as more broadly.
“His task is to research and write a comprehensive history of the Wyoming National Guard both Army and Air components from its inception in 1870, to the present day,” he explained.
The Spanish-American War took place between April and August 1898 and featured the U.S. gaining control over former Spanish controlled territories in the western Pacific and Latin America.
The Philippine-American War took place from 1899-1902 and involved the U.S. and Filipino revolutionaries. It began after the U.S. took control of the country after the defeat of Spain in the Spanish-American War. Spain previously ruled over the Philippines as a colonial possession since 1565.
The forces that served during these two conflicts were part of the Wyoming Volunteer Infantry Battalion. It was largely made up of volunteers that drew heavily from the Wyoming National Guard. They served in the Philippines for a total of 494 days before the unit was deactivated in 1899.
The museum’s speaker series began in January and has hosted events quarterly. The next event will take place in December.
Dr. Johnson’s talk will also be streamed via the museum’s Facebook page.
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https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/education/2022-09-12/a-talk-focuses-on-wyoming-national-guards-involvement-in-the-philippine-american-war
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Casper Pride is collecting donations for a new LGBTQ library. The organization is looking for a physical location for the upcoming free service. They hope the library will help better support Casper's LGBTQ community.
Mallory Pollock, the executive director of Casper Pride, said they are seeking out all sorts of book donations from different genres.
“We would seek anything that people have found helpful to them in their coming out. We've had some people say, ‘I'm not sure I should donate? These are just like young adults. And the main characters is part of the queer community.’ We don't know what kind of impact that could have on someone,” she said.
Pollock said Casper Pride conducted a survey on the demographic they serve and results said the group should focus on suicide, bullying prevention and youth support. She wants to eventually start a resource center for LGBTQ people in central Wyoming. The resource center would provide free programming and a gathering space, to help Casper Pride tackle the priorities in the survey.
Pollock said she’s excited to help other towns in Wyoming start similar programs.
“If anyone out there part of the queer community needs help, or a connection or resource, and there's nothing in their town at the moment. Find us,” she said.
The group is, also, supporting Casper's LGBTQ community by creating the Casper Pride Guide . A guide of businesses that are LGBTQ friendly. To be on the guide training requirements must be met.
Pollock has received two boxes of donated books so far.
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https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/education/2022-09-12/casper-pride-collecting-books-for-future-lgbtq-library
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Wyoming's growing season is great for growing wine grapes. The University of Wyoming Extension is holding a grape gathering Sept. 17 in Lander for those interested in learning how to grow their own grapes. Topics covered will include instruction on how to work with Wyoming’s soil and how to establish your own vineyard for either casual or commercial growers.
Jeremiah Vardiman is with the UW extension office. He said there are benefits to Wyoming’s climate to cultivating grapes.
“That's probably the biggest shock to people, that I hear, is really we can do that here. And the answer is yes, as long as we can pick the right cultivars to grow, which are called hardy, hybrid grapes,” he said.
He also said he will be teaching participants how to work with Wyoming’s climate, and cold weather can actually be a good thing.
“That freeze disrupts our pest cycles here. So, our winters are beneficial. Our drier climates benefit from keeping that [bugs] out. And we can also just grow some really good, good grapes, specifically wine grapes tend to do the best here,” he said.
Vardiman said there is a lot of interest in growing grapes in Wyoming, but other than commercial vineyards like Table Mountain Winery in Torrington, it's still a small market.
This is a part of a Department of Agriculture grant awarded to the UW extension project to cultivate more interest in the crop.
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https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/natural-resources-energy/2022-09-12/growing-grapes-in-wyoming-lander-symposium-will-up-your-game
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Senator weighs in on when Charlottesville area may see impacts from USPS Reform Act
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Some people in the Charlottesville area are again reporting mail delivery issues.
The USPS Reform Act passed into law earlier this year and is supposed to help address some of the problems the post office has faced.
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine says the pressure on the post office to hire and maintain staff needs to stay.
“The Charlottesville area is a particular challenge because of workforce needs and vacancies and, you know, we’ve provided the resources through the Postal Service Reform Act that should enable the post office to be able to do that hiring and we just have to keep the pressure on so that happens,” Sen. Kaine said.
In a statement, the USPS says:
“Mail delivery in Charlottesville is normal for most customers. We have plans to cover routes when staffing challenges arise. Still, there have been instances recently where delivery of letter mail was sporadic on some routes. We thank customers for their understanding and continued support.
The Postal Service has increased its staff in Charlottesville since the beginning of the year, and we are continually hiring in Charlottesville and throughout the area for full- and part-time positions with competitive pay, great benefits, on-the-job training and advancement opportunities. Candidates can search positions and apply online at www.usps.com/careers.”
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US takes aim at some Trump offshore safety rule rollbacks
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Department of the Interior said Monday that it wants to reverse some Trump administration rollbacks of offshore safety rules to prevent blowouts like the BP catastrophe that killed 11 people and fouled the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.
“This proposed rulemaking will help ensure that offshore energy development utilizes the latest science and technology to keep people safe,” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in a news release. “As our nation transitions to a clean energy economy, we must commit to strengthening and modernizing offshore energy standards and oversight.”
The changes are a step in the right direction but not far enough, said Diane Hoskins of the ocean environmental nonprofit Oceana.
“No operator can promise there won’t be another disaster like BP’s Deepwater Horizon blowout. The only way to prevent offshore drilling disasters is to permanently protect our coasts and workers from new offshore leasing,” she said in an emailed statement.
Under Trump, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement acted in 2019 to change rules put in place three years earlier while Barack Obama was president.
The agency is proposing to change seven out of the scores of revisions and additions made in 2019, director Kevin M. Sligh Sr. said during a phone news conference with Haaland.
He said one would require the bureau to accredit independent agencies that inspect offshore rigs and equipment.
Another would require blowout preventers — the equipment that failed in 2010 — to always be able to handle the well’s maximum gas flow specifications.
Others would require operators to send failure data to the federal offshore safety agency rather than to designated third parties, and would cut a month off the time allowed to begin failure analyses and investigations, allowing three months rather than four.
“The 2019 revisions to the Well Control Rule addressed technical problems and cleared up ambiguity,” changing 68 of the original rule’s 342 provisions, said Erik Milito, president of the National Ocean Industries Association, which represents oil and gas companies. “Any further updates ... should follow a similar tailored approach.”
Environmental groups sued in 2019, claiming the changes would make oil and gas exploration and development off the Pacific, Atlantic, Alaska, and Gulf coasts “significantly more dangerous.”
“We are still reviewing the proposed rule to determine the best way forward with the lawsuit,” said Chris Eaton, senior attorney at Earthjustice, which filed the lawsuit.
Scientists still worry about effects of the nation’s worst offshore oil spill on dolphins, whales, sea turtles, small fish vital to the food chain and ancient corals in the cold, dark depths.
The proposal opens a 60-day public comment period, which ends Nov. 14.
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A recent campaign succeeded in diminishing the reach of a website that is notorious for harassing autistic and transgender people, and which has been linked to at least three suicides.
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A recent campaign succeeded in diminishing the reach of a website that is notorious for harassing autistic and transgender people, and which has been linked to at least three suicides.
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Across the country, dentists are having a hard time scheduling all their patients because they don't have enough help from dental hygienists. Many hygienists left the field over the last few years.
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Across the country, dentists are having a hard time scheduling all their patients because they don't have enough help from dental hygienists. Many hygienists left the field over the last few years.
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Courtney Dorning has been a Senior Editor for NPR's All Things Considered since November 2018. In that role, she's the lead editor for the daily show. Dorning is responsible for newsmaker interviews, lead news segments and the small, quirky features that are a hallmark of the network's flagship afternoon magazine program.
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Rattlesnakes have a bad reputation in the West, often seen as a deadly fiend that we'd be better off without. However, much like sharks, they rarely kill and often inspire more fear than warranted.
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Rattlesnakes have a bad reputation in the West, often seen as a deadly fiend that we'd be better off without. However, much like sharks, they rarely kill and often inspire more fear than warranted.
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The Collin County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to approve the county’s budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget includes a tax rate of 1.52 cents per $100 of a home’s market value. That’s only a couple of decimal points higher than the no-new-revenue rate of 1.49 cents, which keeps property tax revenue at roughly the same level as the previous year.
Even though the property tax rate in Collin County is going down, bills will still go up because of an increase in home values. Hill said that’s why the county should have lowered the rate down to the no-new-revenue rate.
“Anything above that, our citizens know will be an increase,” he said.
Home values across the county are up, increasing the taxable values. Cities like Plano and McKinney are also lowering their property tax rates in response, but home values have increased so much that lower tax rates still mean that tax bills will more than likely higher than the previous year.
Jennifer L. Parker from the Collin County Association of Realtors said she expected the court to lower rates more than they did.
“I thought they would’ve gone considerably lower,” Parker said.
Collin County commissioner Susan Fletcher said going down to the no-new-revenue rate would impact services. Costs are up for the because of its growing population — the county has a 4.2% growth rate according to data from the U.S. Census. Multiple departments, including the sheriff’s office and local district courts, said during county budget workshops that the county’s growth is putting a strain on their resources.
Fletcher said providing services and raising employee salaries by 3% to meet the impact of inflation is why the county can’t go down to the no-new-revenue rate.
“In the end, things cost money, and I am not willing to not fund critical services for the county,” she said.
Hill said the county already provides excellent services with a low tax rate and that citizens don’t have to choose between lower taxes and high-quality government services.
“We have delivered the lowest tax rate in the state of Texas, and we have delivered the best services in the state of Texas,” he said.
Commissioners also approved a $434.5 million budget on Monday.
The adopted budget and tax rate will go into effect when the new fiscal year starts Oct. 1.
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Alleged ‘Shopping Cart Killer’ appears in court
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The alleged “Shopping Cart Killer” appeared in Harrisonburg-Rockingham General District Court Monday, Sept. 12.
Anthony Robinson is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and felony concealing a dead body. Robinson has been dubbed the “shopping cart killer” by law enforcement after he was accused of transporting his victims by a shopping cart.
Robinson appeared in court in order for a judge to decide if there’s enough evidence for him to face trial for the four charges. Robinson is charged in the murders of Tonita Smith and Beth Redmon.
Sgt. Brooke Wetherell testified Monday as an investigator in the case.
Wetherell said investigators believe Robinson was staying at the Howard Johnson hotel. The court reviewed security camera footage of each woman, on separate occasions about a month apart, entering Robinson’s room at the hotel.
Both times, he eventually leaves pulling a shopping cart with something inside it. Investigators say the shopping carts contained the women’s remains.
Redmon was last seen on Oct. 24, 2021, Wetherell said, and at the time of her disappearance, investigators didn’t know where to look.
Smith was last seen in mid-November, and investigators were able to check phone records and see she’d been in and around Howard Johnson. It’s at that point investigators found both Smith and Redmon wrapped in bedsheets along the tree line off Linda Lane. The women were about 15 ft. apart from each other, Wetherell said.
Investigators found a shopping cart in the parking lot.
Smith was nude from the waist down with her top and bra pulled up and ties around her ankles and wrists. The court also viewed a photo from security camera footage at Walmart from Oct. 22, where Robinson was buying black yarn that matched what was on Smith.
Redmon was found to be in an “advanced state of decomposition,” according to the medical examiner, and she was completely nude.
Wetherell said, upon investigation into the room Robinson stayed in, there was blood found on the bed, along with Smith’s phone, clothing, and ID.
During Redmon’s autopsy, meth was found in her system, but the medical examiner doesn’t believe the substance caused her death. However, because of the loss of tissue around her head and neck, they weren’t able to determine a certain cause.
The medical examiner’s office wasn’t able to determine an exact cause of death for either woman but listed the cause of death as homicidal violence.
Robinson told investigators during initial questioning he’d met the women on dating apps or sites, and he told them both women had taken a white pill and overdosed. He said he’d woken up to find them dead.
Upon searching Robinson’s phone history, investigators found over 12,000 pornography URLs accessed from around August until November. Particular videos -- especially ones accessed directly after the women’s deaths -- were brought up Monday in court, since the titles described women who resemble the two victims.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Marsha Garst described Smith and Redmon’s deaths as sado-sexual.
The defense attorney asked Wetherell about another woman seen entering and exiting Robinson’s room at the hotel, which was between the two women’s disappearances, on Nov. 10.
The judge did certify all four charges, saying there was strong circumstantial evidence of pre-meditation. Since the women are seen nude in evidence, the documents will be sealed.
On Sept. 19 the case will go in front of a grand jury.
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Petition circulating asking Waynesboro City Council to consider rental inspection program
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - In Waynesboro, Virginia Organizing is calling for solidarity among renters.
A petition is circulating, asking city council to consider a rental inspection program. The goal is to prevent property deterioration, unsafe living conditions and neighborhood decline.
“We’re seeing a lot property neglect on the landlord’s side, which is the other side of the imbalance where folks need a place to live, and there aren’t many places to live in Waynesboro,” said Nora Scott with Virginia Organizing.
That inspection would be the landlord’s responsibility.
“If their property doesn’t meet that inspection, then it has to be re-inspected through a period of time and like they can’t just rent if they’re not keeping up their property,” said Scott.
Scott said too often renters, especially ones with kids or with a bad credit score, end up living in places with mold or broken appliances. They said renters should know their rights.
“I feel like a lot of renters in this point in time don’t feel as though they can go about possibly predatory actions from their landlord. They’re worried that if they say anything, or if they file a complaint, their landlord is going to hold it against them when they apply for different housing,” Scott said.
A group of organizers went door-knocking to learn more about renting in Waynesboro, Scott said, and some recounted stories about bad living situations. Others said their situation was fine.
Either way, they said it’s important to learn the details.
“We should care what happens to our neighbors because it does affect us, regardless of whether we think it does or not. You might be having a fine time with the landlord you have now, but you move to a different spot in Waynesboro, and that could change,” said Scott.
To sign the petition or to learn more about it, visit Virginia Organizing’s website.
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School board in Alaska bans trans students from using bathroom of gender they identify with
PALMER, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A school board in Alaska voted to suspend a policy that previously allowed transgender students to use the gendered bathroom which corresponded to the gender they identified with.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District School Board’s vote was 5-1, KTUU reports.
The lone member of the board who voted no was Dwight Probasco, while the members who voted to suspend the policy were Jim Hart, Ole Larson, Tom Bergey, Jeff Taylor and Jubilee Underwood, according to KTUU. The board’s president was not present at the meeting.
The school district’s superintendent, Randy Trani, said in a letter to parents the agenda item was proposed by the school board’s policy committee. The policy committee provided a statement saying that a decision by the federal judge triggered the policy revision.
The removal of the policy means any transgender students within the school district must use bathrooms that correspond with the gender they were assigned at birth. However, KTUU reports the schools will “continue offering those students use of school bathrooms that provide individual locked access and privacy.”
Vincent Feuilles, president of LGBTQ+ and allies nonprofit organization The Queen’s Guard, said the suspension of the policy could potentially harm transitioning students who haven’t come out yet.
“You now have someone who looks, sounds, walks, appears to be a person who is a cisgender — or a person who was born male — going into women’s spaces,” Feuilles said. “You have taken them out of the spaces that match their gender identity and moved them over here, so now you have just outed this kid.”
Feuilles attended Wednesday’s meeting but was unable to testify due to the signup sheet being full. He said he heard a lot of misinformation coming out of various testimonies and hopes that the policy committee will invite his organization into the conversation when the guidelines are rewritten.
“One or two of the board members had said that they were going to reach out to the trans community because they wanted input and information on how to, hopefully, create a positive interaction,” Feuilles stated. “As the president of The Queen’s Guard, we’re willing to offer and extend that out to the school board.”
Trani stated in his letter that he was enacting the policy revision as directed by the school board’s 5-1 vote. KTUU reports the policy went into effect district-wide the next day.
“Pending a permanent resolution to this issue, I am suspending the use of bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with student gender identity in compliance with the Board’s directive,” Trani said. “Transgender students will still be offered the use of bathrooms and locker rooms which are individually locked. All students will have access to communal bathrooms and locker rooms that match their sex assigned at birth.”
In June, the board voted to approve a ban on trans athletes competing in girls’ extracurricular and co-curricular activities sponsored by the district. Probasco was also the lone no vote in the 6-1 decision to pass Board Policy 6145.
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Taylor Spring detention basin project underway
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The area around Lake Shenandoah in Rockingham County has historically been prone to flooding, especially in recent years, but a new project is hoping to fix the problem.
A detention basin is being put in off of Taylor Springs Road in Rockingham County.
”We started a project to build a regional detention facility there to try to detain water and basically reduce the frequency of flooding events in the area,” Casey Armstrong, assistant county administrator for Rockingham County, said.
Armstrong said the project has been in the works for six years, and they were finally able to break ground just a few weeks ago.
“They’ve cleared the land that they’re gonna clear now they’re gonna start constructing an earthen dam that will detain water and release it downstream,” Armstrong said.
Armstrong said the goal is to reduce flooding in that area.
“The idea here is that we can put this structure in place and hopefully reduce the severity and the frequency of flooding events that we experience in the area,” Armstrong said.
Armstrong said major earthwork will be done in the next month and the full project will be completed at the beginning of 2023.
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VOTE NOW: Harrisonburg in the Running for $90,000 Outdoor Music Concert Series Grant
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR) announced that downtown Harrisonburg is in the running to receive a $90,000 grant to host a free, three-year outdoor music series, but it needs your help.
HDR is encouraging the community to vote for Harrisonburg now through Sept. 21 to help the city stay in the running for the Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards.
The Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards are a multi-year matching grant opportunity created by the Levitt Foundation to serve small to mid-sized towns and cities with populations up to 250,000. Nonprofits will receive a total matching grant of $90,000 over three years to produce an outdoor, free concert series featuring a diverse lineup of professional musicians.
Harrisonburg is one of 36 communities in the U.S. that have advanced to the voting phase and hopes to qualify as one of the top 20 finalists at the end of the public voting phase.
“This grant would allow us to have a nice stage, professional sound, nationally touring bands, and ASL interpreters to help make these shows accessible to all,” HDR Executive Director Andrea Dono said. “It is also exciting to have an opportunity to ‘test out’ the grassy lot behind City Hall where Build Our Park is working to create a public park. We can reimagine how this space could be used by experiencing it in a new way.”
The public can vote online at levitt.org/vote or via text to 866-AMP-2023 (866-267-2023) with the keyword HBURG. The Levitt Foundation will then review the top proposals and will select up to 10 Levitt AMP grant recipients, which will be announced on November 15, 2022.
You may vote for an individual Levitt AMP proposal only once.
For more information on HDR’s proposal, click here.
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Working together to make a more mobile friendly life for people and their service dogs
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Steven Toyota has created a relationship with Service Dogs of Virginia and its clients to help them mobilize more easily.
Service Dogs of Virginia is a non-profit that runs off of community support and donations. They are based in Charlottesville but have clients across the Valley.
“We haul dogs all around in our training and a tree had fallen on our existing van and totaled it so we needed a new one right away and luckily one had come in here,” Peggy Law, founder and executive director of Service Dogs of Virginia said.
When the organization began looking for a van, it found a friend in Ryan Sodikoff at Steven Toyota, who had helped one of their Harrisonburg clients just a few years ago.
”We helped him with a 2017 Toyota Sienna to become customized for himself being in a wheelchair and for Cole and that created our relationship,” Ryan Sodikoff, president and general manager at Steven Toyota, said.
Sodikoff and Steven Toyota made a donation to Service Dogs of Virginia to help them be able to afford a new van and even helped them in the process of getting one off the lot, but back in 2017, he helped Bruce Dellinger get his own personal van.
“Looking for some relief to have a vehicle that Jackie, his wife, could drive to move him from point A to point B and after understanding all of the ingredients the Dellinger’s needed we went to work,” Sodikoff said.
Dellinger’s van was customized to fit the needs of him, his family, and his service dog, Whit.
“It provides so much more independence for me and my wife so we can go as a couple now and take the dog with us and have everybody as one big happy family,” Dellinger said.
Dellinger said having a service dog is an integral part of his life.
“They’re there for us and we’ve also got to be there for them,” Dellinger said.
He said because of Service Dogs of America and Steven Toyota he and Whit have the ability to do the things they love, like Dellinger’s artwork.
“The dogs give us greater independence ... greater joy, give us outlook, a better outlook on life I think,” Dellinger said.
Dellinger is a well-known artist in the Harrisonburg area. He holds the brush with his mouth and creates art on paper.
Whit helps him pick up any art utensils he may drop, and his van helps him get to art shows to display his work.
To see some of Dellinger’s works of art, you can visit his website.
To learn more about Service Dogs of Virginia or to make a donation so they can continue helping connect people to service dogs, just like Dellinger and Whit, visit their website. They are currently in need of people to puppy train future service dogs.
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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aircastle Limited ("Aircastle") announced today that it increased the size of its unsecured revolving credit facility to $1 billion from $900 million by way of a $100 million commitment from BMO Harris Bank N.A. ("BMO"). The facility expires in April 2025 and provides working capital for general corporate purposes, including aircraft acquisition.
In addition to BMO, the facility's participants consist of nine leading global financial institutions, with Citibank, N.A., Goldman Sachs Bank USA, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Royal Bank of Canada, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, MUFG Bank, Ltd., BNP Paribas and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as lenders.
Michael Inglese, Aircastle's CEO, stated, "We appreciate the commitment of BMO joining the strong, ongoing support of our bank group to bring this revolving credit facility to $1 billion. As we pursue exciting investment opportunities in a profitable and disciplined manner, our strong access to capital markets is a strategic strength along with our investment grade rating and unique ownership structure."
About Aircastle Limited
Aircastle Limited acquires, leases and sells commercial jet aircraft to airlines throughout the world. As of May 31, 2022, Aircastle owned and managed on behalf of its joint ventures 250 aircraft leased to 74 customers located in 44 countries.
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WARREN COUNTY, Mo., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Foods Group, LLC (AFG) is opening a new state-of-the-art beef processing facility in Warren County, Missouri. The company broke ground today at the site near Wright City - marking the beginning of a project expected to generate $1 billion in annual economic impact in the state of Missouri.
"As a third-generation farmer and cattleman myself, I am proud to welcome AFG to Missouri. This is a major development that will benefit Missouri's agricultural producers and consumers for years to come," said Governor Mike Parson. "With $94 billion contributed to our economy annually, we appreciate that agriculture is our number one industry. AFG's investment in Missouri further signals to the nation and world what we've known all along, that Missouri is the best place for companies to grow and expand. We couldn't be more excited for AFG's expansion in Missouri."
"Today marks the start of our future in Warren County, Missouri, the addition of industry-needed hook space and fulfilling the needs of our customers, partners, and consumers for beef demand," said Steve Van Lannen, President and COO of American Foods Group.
AFG is investing $800 million in the new 775,000 sq. ft. facility. The company plans to create more than 1,300 new jobs in the region with an annual payroll of approximately $80 million.
"Warren County has a strong heritage in agriculture, and today we get to celebrate the opportunity to build on that heritage with American Foods Group," said Steve Etcher of the Greater Warren County Economic Development Council. "I am impressed with the Rosen family and company leadership and how they embrace their employees as family, invest in their communities, and strive to be a valued corporate partner. This is exactly the type of company the EDC envisioned when they launched their mission 10 years ago to attract new businesses to Warren County that will provide good paying jobs for the residents of our community."
"As highlighted in the STL 2030 Jobs Plan, our region's agricultural assets have long served as an economic engine. American Foods Group's facility will bolster the economy for local farmers and agriculture businesses," said Jason Hall, CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc. "The family-owned company complements our already thriving agricultural and agtech strengths and their investment in good-paying jobs in Warren County will benefit our metro for years to come. This win – following a multi-state and metro search -- also underscores that St. Louis can go head-to-head with any other region on the merits."
AFG is family-owned and employs more than 4,500 across the U.S. The company evaluated multiple locations for its newest facility where they plan to process 2,400 cattle per day.
"When AFG first approached our team about this project via the Harvest Group, we knew it would be extremely competitive. However, we were confident Missouri's history in food processing, strengths in agriculture, and our central location would help us win AFG for our state," said Subash Alias, CEO of Missouri Partnership. "AFG is a leading beef processing company with an impeccable reputation. I'm looking forward to watching them grow here in Missouri."
Missouri Partnership worked with the following partners to attract AFG to Warren County, including: Greater Warren County Economic Development Council (GWCEDC), Greater St. Louis, Inc., Warren County, Missouri Department of Economic Development, Missouri Development Finance Board, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri One Start, Missouri Department of Corrections, St. Charles Community College, St. Charles Water District #2, Norfolk Southern, Ameren, Cuivre River Electric, Cochran Engineering, Missouri Farmers Care, Missouri Farm Bureau, and Missouri Cattlemen's Association.
The company plans to be fully operational by the end of 2024.
Missouri Partnership is a public-private economic development organization focused on attracting new jobs and investment to the state and promoting Missouri's business strengths. Since 2008, Missouri Partnership has worked with partners statewide to attract companies that have created 31,000+ new jobs, $1.6 billion+ in new annual payroll, and $5.6 billion+ in new capital investment. Some recent successful projects that led to major investment in Missouri include Accenture Federal Services LLC, Amazon, Casey's, Chewy, Inc., Meta, Square, Swift Prepared Foods, USDA, and Veterans United.
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AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A few hours from the oak trees and picturesque brick buildings of the Plains lies the gemstone of the forestry and wildlife programs in Auburn University's College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment: The Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center.
The Dixon Center, located in Andalusia, Alabama, was created by a gift from Solon and Martha Dixon to Auburn University in 1978. The donation, which included 5,350 acres of land and a $500,000 monetary contribution for the purpose of building the educational facilities, was at that time the largest gift in Auburn University history.
As a graduate of Auburn's Class of 1926, Solon Dixon aspired to promote excellence in forestry education by providing students with a hands-on laboratory to develop and practice responsible forest management.
It is at the Dixon Center, with its state-of-the-art classrooms and diverse forest habitats, that Solon Dixon's vision to provide experiential learning is manifested as students travel to the center each year for the college's summer practicum experience.
First established in 1980, the summer practicum allows students the valuable opportunity to immediately practice in the field what is learned in the classroom. It is this unique combination of traditional and experiential learning that makes the practicum experience renowned for preparing students for the fields of forestry and wildlife sciences.
Before beginning courses in their major, forestry students attend the practicum for nine weeks between their sophomore and junior years to learn the foundational concepts and technical field skills that form the building blocks of their education.
Tom Gallagher, Auburn's Regions Bank Endowed Professor of Forest Operations, said one of the greatest takeaways for students is "an understanding of what it takes to work in the woods," as the summer can be "an eye-opening first experience."
Auburn's six-week wildlife summer practicum, launched in 2010 as a senior-year capstone to the wildlife curriculum, provides students with the necessary field skills for their careers.
In addition to the field immersion, students live among forestry and wildlife faculty and often work with various state, corporate and private entities. These connections provide students with invaluable networking opportunities and the ability to apply their classroom learning to real-world situations, often leading to internships and post-graduation job opportunities.
Brae Buckner, a graduate of the wildlife program who previously worked with the Southeastern Raptor Center, said that the summer yields "a lot of networking…you get to work with the best ornithologists, the best herpetologists and the top minds in today's wildlife research."
Students also participate in the Dixon Center's instruction and training exercises provided for government agencies, landowners and practitioners. In the past, students have trapped hogs with local property owners to remove sounders, or herds of wild pigs. They have also assisted Conecuh National Forest rangers with trapping and removing invasive or destructive animals.
According to Joel Martin, the center's director, students who experience a combination of classroom theory and hands-on learning are often those who are most competitive in the job market, and typically advance more quickly. Noted Martin, "It's impressive how many people working today in decision-making or policy-influencing positions within the state and region have 'cut their teeth' at the center."
For decades the summer practicum experience at the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center has been a cornerstone of Auburn's forestry and wildlife programs. It is this unique educational asset that has made the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment a top institution in the Southeast for natural resources education.
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Donation coincides with 20-year anniversary of mentoring program launched by Barclays
WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barclays announced today a $1 million investment in the EastSide Charter School and Community Discovery STEM Hub. Barclays' donation over 2022-2024 will support the growth of EastSide's mentoring program to serve more students, the expansion of the school, and construction of its new state-of-the-art STEM Hub. The Discovery STEM Hub will also serve the community as a learning center after hours on weekdays and during the summer in partnership with Wilmington Public Library. This investment coincides with the 20th anniversary of the EastSide mentoring program started by Barclays.
The EastSide Community Discovery STEM Hub will enable the school to grow by 20% and serve 560 students by 2026. The groundbreaking for the expansion is slated for December.
"Barclays has played a pivotal role in supporting EastSide Charter School for the past two decades," said Aaron Bass, CEO, EastSide Charter School. "Not only has the bank invested in our success financially, but Barclays colleagues have volunteered thousands of hours to make a positive impact on our students and the local community. We are grateful to Barclays for the generous donations of time and funds that will make it possible to introduce more innovative programs and expand our reach."
The EastSide mentoring program, launched by Barclays in 2002, is a weekly, multi-year commitment from September through June supporting their at-risk students with social-emotional learning and additional support such as assisting with schoolwork and other activities. Mentors typically start with second graders and continue to mentor the students until they enter middle school. Mentors come from Barclays, other local corporations, as well as members of the community. Since the launch of the program, over 850 ethnically diverse, high-need students have received mentorship. Hundreds of Barclays colleagues have served as mentors during the past two decades, including Barclays US Consumer Bank CEO Denny Nealon.
Bass and Nealon, along with other local leaders gathered outside of EastSide Charter School in Wilmington, on September 12 to celebrate 20 years of the mentoring program and to announce the $1 million donation.
"Barclays is honored to continue its decades-long support of EastSide Charter School and its mission to develop strong future leaders," said Nealon. "As a former EastSide mentor, my colleagues and I are passionate about nurturing the development and growth of EastSide students, which reflects Barclays' commitment to make a positive difference in the communities where we live and work."
About Barclays US Consumer Bank
Barclays US Consumer Bank is a leading co-branded credit card issuer and financial services partner in the United States that creates highly customized programs to drive customer loyalty and engagement for some of the country's most successful travel, entertainment, retail, and affinity institutions. The bank offers co-branded, small business and private label credit cards, installment loans, online savings accounts, and CDs. For more information, please visit www.BarclaysUS.com.
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customer and client, and geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations, and functional services across the Group. For further information about Barclays, please visit www.Barclays.com.
About EastSide Charter School
EastSide Charter School is among the oldest charters in the state. It was authorized in 1997 as the first charter Elementary school in the state of Delaware. EastSide currently serves 473 students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. For further information about EastSide Charter School, please visit www.eastsidecharterschool.org.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two years ago today, Bertram LLP opened its doors. Bertram LLP is a technology-driven, national law firm that represents employers, boards and executives in executive-level transitions and disputes. After over 30 years working for and managing large, international law firms, founder Connie Bertram opened the firm to focus on what she calls "Executive Employment Law." She explains that:
"Essentially, we have taken all aspects of employment and executive comp law and applied them to the executive and board level, where transactions, disputes and investigations are more sensitive, highly-charged and complex."
In establishing Bertram LLP, Connie understood that although there are thousands of firms that practice employment law, executives, owners and board members have difficulty retaining quality counsel. Executives and board members of publicly traded or private equity-backed companies often cannot retain big law firms because they create conflicts of interest with the firms' existing clients—or companies they hope will become clients in the future. In addition, traditional plaintiffs-side firms may not have the expertise in the complex corporate, equity and tax issues raised by executive-level transitions and disputes.
Bertram LLP negotiates and litigates disputes concerning all aspects of an executive, board member or owner's relationship with and investment in their company:
- Employment and retention agreements,
- Equity and long-term incentive plans and agreements,
- Confidentiality, non-compete and non-solicit agreements,
- Internal investigations of alleged malfeasance,
- Severance plans and agreements,
- Partnership and LLC agreements,
- Due diligence in M&A transactions, and
- Separation and release agreements.
Bertram LLP also conducts internal investigations of complaints and disputes involving executives, owners and/or board members and other sensitive employment and compliance matters. The firm has particular expertise investigating and counseling matters involving publicly traded and regulated companies, including federal government contractors and regulated utilities and transportation companies.
Bertram LLP's expertise has been recognized by national and international ratings services and the press and social media. Connie has been named the leading or top employment lawyer by Chambers & Partners USA, Benchmark Litigation, Legal 500, National Law Journal, Best Lawyers, Legal Times, Washingtonian, and Washington Business Journal. Later this month, Connie will be featured in Washingtonian Magazine for her "Lifetime Achievement in the Law."
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Heart Diagnostics is pleased to announce the availability of the Polygenic Risk Map™. These genetic tests leverage Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) to provide physicians with a much more precise understanding of their patient's absolute genetic risk of complex disease, allowing for the creation of early, personalized intervention strategies.
Currently, genetic risk evaluations predominately rely on the presence of individual genes or genetic variants that identify potential disease risks. By contrast, Polygenic Risk Scores analyze up to several million genetic variants through genome-wide modeling and advanced statistical analysis to distinguish the likelihood of diseases including coronary artery disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, type II diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and others. In turn, PRS has three main clinical applications:
- Inform prevention strategies, including the prescription of preventative medications
- Increase precision in existing risk assessments that rely on limited genetic or phenotypic risk markers
- Better understand cases of chronic diseases where no other risk factors are present
The Polygenic Risk Map™ is available from Boston Heart and can be ordered exclusively by healthcare professionals. The specimen for this test can be collected within a clinical setting or in the convenience of the patient's home. The samples are then shipped in pre-addressed packages to Framingham, MA where Eurofins Laboratory partner, Clinical Enterprise, performs the genetic sequencing. The resulting data is then analyzed through collaboration with Allelica, an industry-leading Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) company. Laboratory reports can be viewed by healthcare providers and patients via Boston Heart Diagnostics' secure portal.
Healthcare providers can access this testing for their patients by contacting Boston Heart Diagnostics telephonically at 877.425.1252 or by emailing customercare@bostonheartdx.com.
Boston Heart Diagnostics, a subsidiary of Eurofins Scientific (EUFI.PA), is transforming the treatment of cardiovascular disease and related conditions by providing healthcare providers and their patients with novel, personalized diagnostics and integrated customized lifestyle programs that have the power to change the way clinicians and patients communicate about disease and improve health. For more information on Boston Heart, please visit www.BostonHeartDiagnostics.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) ("CNX," "we," or "our") today announced the pricing of $500 million of its 7.375% senior notes due 2031 (the "Notes") at a price to the public of 100.0% of their face value. The offering is expected to close on September 26, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Notes will be guaranteed by all of CNX's wholly owned restricted subsidiaries that guarantee its revolving credit facility.
CNX intends to use the net proceeds of the sale of the Notes, together with any borrowings under the CNX credit facility as necessary, (i) to purchase up to $350 million aggregate principal amount (the "Tender Cap") of its outstanding 7.250% senior notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes") pursuant to the tender offer that commenced concurrently with the offering of the Notes and (ii) to repay borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and the rules promulgated thereunder and applicable state securities laws. The Notes will be offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and non-U.S. persons in transactions outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.
CNX is the premier independent natural gas development, production, and midstream company, with operations centered in the major shale formations of the Appalachian basin.
This press release does not and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any notes, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of notes in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The offering may be made only by means of an offering memorandum.
Various statements in this release, including those that express a belief, expectation or intention, may be considered forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. When we use the words "believe," "intend," "expect," "may," "should," "anticipate," "could," "estimate," "plan," "predict," "project," "will" or their negatives, or other similar expressions, the statements which include those words are usually forward-looking statements. When we describe strategy that involves risks or uncertainties, we are making forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release, if any, speak only as of the date of this press release; we disclaim any obligation to update these statements unless required by securities laws and we caution you not to rely on them unduly. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events. While our management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. These risks, contingencies and uncertainties relate to, among other matters, the factors discussed in the 2021 Form 10-K under "Risk Factors," which is on file at the Securities and Exchange Commission, as updated by any subsequent Form 10-Qs that we file.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles-based law boutique Sklar Kirsh LLP announced that Partner Robbin Itkin has been recognized as a "Top Bankruptcy Lawyer" by the Daily Journal.
"Robbin is an outstanding lawyer who consistently provides our clients with the highest degree of strategy and service," says firm Co-Chairman Jeffrey Sklar. "We are thrilled that she has received this recognition and honored to have her represent our firm alongside such highly regarded professionals."
Itkin is a Partner and leader in Sklar Kirsh's Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring practice group. Her experience restructuring billions of dollars of debt includes insolvency resolutions in chapter 11 cases and numerous restructurings outside the courtroom. As a mediator, Itkin uses her problem-solving strength to advise both healthy companies and those in distress, leading them to negotiate effectively with their own creditors and counterparties who are in fragile economic straits.
The publication states that Itkin believes "what sets her apart is her compassion in dealing with clients and her desire to understand their business and specific issues, pressures, and objectives." The feature continues, "Everyone knows the law… but truly understanding the client is what leads to good work."
Recently named a "Legal Visionary" by the Los Angeles Times, Itkin's excellence in complex matters has earned her recognition as a Chambers USA-ranked attorney in restructuring. Super Lawyers has featured her since 2005 and has named her among Southern California's Top 50 Women lawyers and Top 100 lawyers. She also is recognized by Best Lawyers in Southern California and Martindale Hubbell. Itkin was the recipient in 2013 of the Century City Bar Association's "Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year" award and was featured on the inaugural list of LawDragon's 2020 Leading US Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers.
Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm that provides sophisticated and expert advice in the areas of corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, and entertainment law as well as commercial, real estate and entertainment litigation. For more information, visit www.SklarKirsh.com.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven Brands Holdings Inc. ("Driven Brands" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DRVN), announced today that certain of its stockholders that are affiliates of Roark Capital Management, LLC (the "Selling Stockholders") intend to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering of 7,000,000 shares of Driven Brands common stock (the "Offering"). The Selling Stockholders will receive all of the proceeds from the Offering. Driven Brands is not selling any shares of common stock in the Offering and will not receive any proceeds from the Offering.
BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley are acting as underwriters for the Offering. The underwriters for the Offering may offer the shares of common stock for sale from time to time directly or through agents, or through brokers in one or more brokerage transactions on NASDAQ, or to dealers in negotiated transactions or in a combination of such methods of sale, at a fixed price or prices, which may be changed, or at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and became automatically effective. This Offering is being made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus, a copy of which may be obtained from BofA Securities, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd floor, Charlotte NC 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department, Email: dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014. A copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to the Offering may also be obtained free of charge by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer, to buy these securities nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Driven Brands Holdings Inc.
Driven Brands™, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the largest automotive services company in North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive needs, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance and car wash. Driven Brands is the parent company of some of North America's leading automotive service businesses including Take 5 Oil Change®, Take 5 Car Wash®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, 1-800-Radiator & A/C®, CARSTAR®, and Auto Glass Now®. Driven Brands has more than 4,600 locations across 15 countries, and services over 50 million vehicles annually. Driven Brands' network generates more than $1.7 billion in annual revenue from more than $5.0 billion in system-wide sales.
Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward looking information," including with respect to the Offering. These statements are made through the use of words or phrases such as "will" or "expect" and similar words and expressions of the future. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks outlined under "Risk Factors" in the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, and elsewhere in the Company's filings with the SEC, which may cause actual results to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results. The Company has no obligation, and does not undertake any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statement made in this press release to reflect changes since the date of this press release, except as required by law.
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- Ground-breaking study sets out credible pathways for the industry to become an enabler of a sustainable global economy, double in size and create 29 million new jobs
- The industry can reinvent itself as a climate solution – becoming carbon negative by early 2040s and acting as a carbon sink by 2050
- Without dramatic and urgent change, the industry aligns with 4 degrees of global warming by 2050 with catastrophic consequences for the planet
- Building a circular, net zero chemical system will require capital expenditure of over $3 trillion by 2050
LONDON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global chemical industry accounts for around 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It must end its fossil dependency and become a planet-positive force by embracing a more circular, low emissions operating model, according to a major new report from Systemiq, the system change company, and the Center for Global Commons at the University of Tokyo. Without urgent action, the industry faces reputational and regulatory risk and may lose its social license to operate, the report warns.
The Planet Positive Chemicals report (Systemiq, UTokyo) provides an unprecedented blueprint for the future of the chemical industry, which is worth $4.7 trillion dollars in annual revenues(1) and provides the chemicals that are essential to all sectors of the economy from packaging and consumer goods to construction and fertilisers. It says the industry currently has multiple harmful impacts on our planet, including high carbon emissions and pollution, and its action on climate is currently lagging behind other sectors.
The report identifies the need for radical interventions on both supply and demand sides for the industry to operate within planetary boundaries. Its findings include:
- Chemical products are used across all downstream industries - other sectors of the economy cannot reach net zero without mitigating the climate impacts of the chemicals value chain
- Chemical production would need to double by 2050 to enable a sustainable global economy, with rapid growth in ammonia (around 440%) mainly for use as a sustainable shipping fuel and methanol (330%) to create plastic without using fossil sources
- Expected growth means net zero will be dependent on the maximum scaling of a few key abatement technologies like carbon capture and storage (CCS) – without which the chemicals industry becomes a major climate risk
- Up to 640 million tonnes of CCS capacity will be needed every year by 2050 if the industry does not move away from fossil feedstocks
- Circular approaches can reduce total demand for chemicals by up to 31% by 2050 – with industry reusing and recycling chemicals, or switching certain chemicals for lower-emissions alternatives
- Supply transition requires a shift away from fossil fuels and feedstocks and scaling of CCS to capture residual emission from production processes and end of life chemicals
- Replacing fossil feedstocks will make the industry the largest global consumer of green hydrogen (up to half of all demand by 2050), driving scale-up of this critical enabler of the energy transition
- This creates economic opportunities as the site of primary chemical production for developing countries that have abundant, affordable renewable energy sources to make low-cost green hydrogen
- The industry could become carbon negative by the early 2040s and a carbon sink by 2050, using CO2 from the air and biomass to make plastic and storing carbon underground at end-of-life
- The transition can create 29 million jobs in upstream production, circular chemicals and waste management - but the chemical industry needs to reposition itself in order to attract highly-skilled workers who often seek environmental and social purpose
- Retrofitting of legacy production and new greenfield chemical production infrastructure will require capex expenditure of over $3 trillion
The Planet-Positive Chemicals report aims to help the industry and policy makers unite around a common view of the path ahead and accelerate the transition to a sustainable model of operation. It suggests ten key actions that could transform the system including establishing a global charter of transition principles and a first-movers coalition to seed markets for net zero chemicals. The report authors have made all their modelling and analysis publicly available. They will host a virtual discussion on 10 October 2022 to explore what's needed from the industry, its customers, policymakers and the investment community to make the transition happen.
Chad Holliday, former CEO of the global chemical company DuPont and former Chairman of Shell, said: "We need realistic and immediate action from industry on the climate goals agreed at an international level. We want to see ambitious companies grabbing the opportunities represented by the global net zero transition, and as the former CEO of a chemicals company, I firmly believe a planet positive chemicals industry IS possible and this is a pivotal moment for the industry to redefine its future."
Naoko Ishii, Executive Vice President, Director for the Center for Global Commons at the University of Tokyo, said: "To avoid the collapse of the complex and interdependent Earth systems on which humanity, including our economic prosperity depends, we need to transform our social and economic systems and our lifestyles. The chemical industry has an outsized role to play, with its products used across many sectors and ubiquitous in modern life. The opportunity is clear: to bring the system back within the planetary boundaries, including net zero GHG and become a contributor to the Global Commons. We hope this report will open the debate about how the chemical industry can transform itself to grasp that opportunity."
Business leader and campaigner Paul Polman, who served as CEO of Unilever and helped design the SDGs, said: "Transformational leadership is critical to the delivery of our global sustainability goals. We urgently need courageous business leaders who profit by fixing the world's problems rather than creating them – and this report is a clarion call to the chemical industry to do just that. It sets out tangible pathways for the sector to become the enabler of a sustainable economy, a climate solution and a planet-positive system – but in order to access the growth and value associated with this future path, the industry must decouple itself from the fossil fuel dependence of the past. This marks the beginning of an urgent and business-critical conversation for the industry and its value chain."
Guido Schmidt-Traub, Managing Partner of Systemiq, says: "The chemical industry underpins every modern economy, but it must change profoundly across its entire value chain to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Importantly, these changes are eminently feasible using proven technologies outlined in this report. The recommendations for policymakers, the industry, and the investment community are practical and actionable. Systemiq and our partners stand ready to support discussions about how the chemical industry can become a driver of a net-zero and nature-positive economy."
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. https://www.statista.com/statistics/302081/revenue-of-global-chemical-industry/
The full report is available at https://www.systemiq.earth/planet-positive-chemicals/ or at https://cgc.ifi.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/research-en/chemistry-industry-en/
You can sign up for the Planet Positive Chemicals discussion event at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/systemiq-center-for-global-commons-planet-positive-chemicals-discussion-tickets-412873484707
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Half of U.S workforce affected as part of a $100 million company investment
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming today announced wage increases for half its U.S. workforce. The increases apply to U.S. team members and new hires at company managed Hotel, Casino and Cafe locations nationwide.
95 job classifications, including cooks, housekeepers, security, public space, call center and many more are among the greatest impacted. In some cases, starting wages are increasing by over 60 percent. The new starting wages range between $18 and $21 an hour, with minimal exceptions – more than 2.5 times the Federal minimum wage and exceeding each U.S. state minimum wage.
An entry-level team member in Florida, for instance, will receive between $8 and $11 per hour above the state's current $10 per hour minimum wage. The hourly rate increase for full time team members equates to more than $16,000 per year above the state's minimum wage, a potentially life-changing pay increase for thousands of entry-level team members.
This recent $100 million investment in its team members is part of an ongoing effort to honor and appreciate its workforce, which has recently included paying frontline employees bonuses during the pandemic and other expanded benefits. It puts Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming at the forefront of the gaming and hospitality industries, among those companies offering the most competitive wages.
"My career has encompassed over four decades and I have never been involved in such a historic event. The support the Seminole Tribe of Florida has given me to enhance the standard of living for so many people is a dream come true. We have changed people's lives and I'm proud to be a part of it," said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International, CEO of Seminole Gaming.
For the last several years, Forbes has recognized Hard Rock as one of the Top Employers for Women, For New Graduates, For Diversity and as America's Best Large Employer in the Entertainment and Hospitality Industry. Additionally, Seminole Hard Rock and Hard Rock Online Casino was awarded Employer of Choice in the 2022 Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey. Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming continually invest in programs that empower and support team members' professional career growth by offering unique benefits like tuition reimbursement and mentorship for women.
There are currently over 1,600 Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming jobs open at the new higher starting wage rates. Anyone interested in joining a team that values its members, at one of the most globally recognized companies, please visit https://www.hardrock.com/careers.aspx and https://www.gotoworkhappy.com/.
About Seminole Gaming:
Seminole Gaming manages six Florida casinos for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, including the Seminole Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla. Seminole Gaming has long been recognized for its industry innovations and success. It was the first Indian Tribe in North America to open a high-stakes bingo hall and casino, which debuted in 1979 and became the forerunner of the Indian Gaming movement. Seminole Gaming is currently the only gaming company to have an investment grade rating from all three primary investment rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB), Moody's (Baa2) and Fitch Ratings (BBB).
About Hard Rock®:
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 265 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2022, Hard Rock Hotels was honored as the number one brand in Outstanding Guest Satisfaction for the second year in a row among Upper Upscale Hotels in J.D. Power's North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study. This designation is the fourth consecutive year the iconic brand has been among top brands in this category. HRI is the first privately-owned gaming company designated U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal for the second year. Hard Rock was also honored as one of Forbes' Best Employers for Women, Diversity and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. In 2021, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos received first place ranking in the Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group for six of the last seven years. Hard Rock International currently holds investment grades from primary investment rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
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- Diverse safety initiatives toward "Zero Traffic Collision Fatalities"
- Electrification solutions toward Carbon Neutrality
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will showcase its latest initiatives to realize carbon neutrality, as well as developments in next-generation driver assist technology, information-communication and control technologies, at the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) World Congress 2022 in Los Angeles, California, September 18-22.
The ITS World Congress is an international conference where participants present and discuss achievements made in the research, development and practical application of ITS technologies for resolving various traffic / transport-related challenges.
- Honda SENSING 360
Featuring omnidirectional sensing which removes blind spots around the vehicle, Honda SENSING 360 contributes to the avoidance of collisions with other vehicles and pedestrians as well as a reduction of the driving burden. The knowledge and know-how amassed through the research and development of Level 3 automated driving technologies have been utilized in the development of Honda SENSING 360. - Honda Drive Data Service
Utilizing driving / vehicle behavior data and location information, the system analyzes and evaluates the traffic environment including locations where brakes are used frequently. Honda Drive Data Service is designed to reduce the risk of traffic collisions by identifying potentially dangerous spots on the road which may cause traffic collisions and enabling the user to improve the traffic infrastructure. - Road Hazard Condition Monitoring System
Honda is piloting a prototype, in-vehicle system that uses ADAS (advanced driver-assistance system) cameras to detect hazardous road conditions such as potholes and construction zones, and provides relevant alerts to drivers and motorcyclists in the vicinity. The system is designed to enhance the safety of everyone sharing the road by calling attention to potential road hazards before vehicles pass through the area. Watch a demonstration of Honda's prototype road hazard condition monitoring system at https://youtu.be/d17_rVID1fE.
- Technology to Understand People
Honda aims to reduce human error that causes traffic collisions to zero by revealing the true factors behind human error through causal analysis of brain activities and risk-taking behavior while driving. - Driver Augmentation HMI (human-machine interface)
This technology helps give peace of mind suited to the driving behavior and respective traffic situation of each individual by providing driver-assistive support. Honda's goal is to reduce the occurrence of human error while driving. - Pedestrian Dart-out Prevention System (Warning System for Pedestrian Terminals)
This system enables cooperation between cars and pedestrians by sending alerts to pedestrians in a potentially dangerous position and enabling them to refrain from darting out in traffic. Moreover, the system notifies vehicles in the vicinity of pedestrians who cannot be seen from the moving vehicle due to obstacles such as parked cars along the roadside. - Safe and Sound Network Technology
Honda will strive for the realization of a "collision-free" mobility society by connecting everyone sharing the road through telecommunications, making it possible to predict potential risks and help people avoid such risks before collisions occur.
- Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP e:)
As part of Honda's pursuit of carbon neutrality, Honda will expand the use of renewable energy through further utilization of Honda's portable and swappable batteries. These batteries can be shared among various products and other electrified products, which take advantage of unique characteristics of MPP e:. - Honda Fuel Cell Systems
A new fuel cell system jointly developed with GM achieves lower cost and long lasting durability. Having the capability to connect multiple units to increase output, the system can expand the application from mobility to power generation for various industries. With this fuel cell system, Honda is striving to popularize the use of hydrogen.
ITS 2022 Honda booth website
Release date and time: Monday, September 19, 2022 at 11:00AM (GMT-7)
URL: https://global.honda/innovation/ITS2022.html
About the 28th ITS World Congress 2022 in Los Angeles, California
- Theme: "Transformation by Transportation"
- Host Organizations: The Intelligent Transportation Society of America - ITS America
- Dates: Sunday, September 18 – Thursday, September 22, 2022
- Host Country: Los Angeles, USA
- Venue: LA Convention Center
- ITS World Congress 2022 official website:
https://www.itsamericaevents.com/world-congress/en-us.html
About Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE: HMC) is responsible for the development, production and sales of automobiles, motorcycles, power products and aviation products worldwide. Honda now delivers over 30 million products annually through its three product lines. Honda and its partners build products in more than 60 manufacturing plants in 27 countries, employing about 220,000 associates globally. On a global basis by 2050, Honda is striving to achieve carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities, as well as zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda automobiles and motorcycles.
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Japan held a presentation ceremony on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan to formally confer the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, from the Emperor of Japan to Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE American: LEU) President and CEO Daniel B. Poneman. Poneman was among the Spring 2020 award recipients, but the ceremony was delayed because of the pandemic.
"I am humbled and deeply grateful to the Government of Japan for this honor and wish to thank the many individuals who have made it possible. We all know that these awards are really about teamwork, so I consider myself to be accepting this award on behalf of all the people I have had the privilege to work with on the US-Japan relationship going back nearly 30 years," Poneman said. "The United States and Japan can develop and deploy the next generation of reactors in our own countries and around the world. Just as importantly, the United States and Japan must cooperate in providing the nuclear fuel needed to support both existing reactors and the exciting new generation of designs coming down the road. In doing so, we can provide energy security for our own countries, our partners, and allies, while setting and enforcing global nonproliferation standards that are second to none."
The Ambassador of Japan to the United States, Koji Tomita, delivered remarks and conferred the award on behalf of the Emperor of Japan. The event also featured remarks from former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, and Managing Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation Tadashi Maeda. Congratulatory messages were received from Shinsuke Sugiyama, Adviser to the Minister for Foreign Affairs; Takashi Shimada, Executive Secretary to the Prime Minister; Takeo Akiba, National Security Advisor; Takaya Imai, Special Advisor to the Cabinet; Hirohide Hirai, Vice-Minister for International Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI); and Shin Hosaka, Commissioner of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy at METI.
Poneman's full remarks from the event are available here.
This is one of the highest decorations that any foreigner can receive. Poneman's award comes "in recognition of his contributions towards enhancing the relationship between Japan and the United States of America in the energy sector." The original award announcement from the Government of Japan specifically cited Poneman's service as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy from 2009 to 2014, including "leading the discussion on bilateral civil nuclear cooperation through his role as the Co-chair of the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Commission on Civil Nuclear Cooperation from its establishment in 2012."
The Order of the Rising Sun was established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji to be awarded for exceptional civil or military merit.
Centrus Energy is a trusted supplier of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry. Centrus provides value to its utility customers through the reliability and diversity of its supply sources – helping them meet the growing need for clean, affordable, carbon-free electricity. Since 1998, the Company has provided its utility customers with more than 1,750 reactor years of fuel, which is equivalent to 7 billion tons of coal. With world-class technical and engineering capabilities, Centrus is also advancing the next generation of centrifuge technologies so that America can restore its domestic uranium enrichment capability in the future. Find out more at www.centrusenergy.com.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloqcube®, a NJ-based company developing clinical trials and financial management software using blockchain technology is a 2022 nominee for the "Prix Galien Startup-Digital Health", one of the thirteen in this category.
The Galien Foundation is the premier global institution honoring innovation in life sciences. According to Bernard Poussot, Prix Galien Startup, Digital Health and Incubators, Accelerators and Equity Committee Chairman, "The Prix Galien Awards have become the most coveted prizes for those who dedicate their lives to the development of meaningful drugs and innovations" [1] and "is considered the industry's equivalent of the Nobel Prize, the highest accolade for biomedical research and innovation" [4]. The "Prix Galien Startup'' category rewards and provides support for innovation globally.
Bloqcube is how blockchain technology was meant to be used. Bloqcube accelerates patient-centric, decentralized clinical trials (DCT), where data integrity during the gathering and maintenance phases is protected for sharing with all stakeholders leveraging a unified platform. Bloqcube's user-friendly offering addresses critical challenges faced today by clinical trials around access assurance. This allows patients to engage remotely, thus enabling better enrollment of the diverse, underrepresented, and geographically dispersed populations. The distributed ledger system allows data to be time-stamped and stored at various nodes, reducing vulnerability to ransomware attacks while providing data in 'Real Time.'
According to Dr. Alex Cahana, Blockchain Healthcare Expert for the United Nations, Bloqcube is leading the path in digital health innovation. While current Web 2.0 DCT platforms may add on a "telehealth and wearable interface," Bloqcube is operationalizing Web 3.0 DCT platforms that are built on blockchain and use SSI, smart contracts, and tokens" [3]. "Bloqcube uses the blockchain technology stack to make clinical trials safer, more trustworthy to patients, and more efficient than ever," opined Dr. Stan Kachnowski, Director of the Digital Health Program at Columbia Business School and Chair of HITLAB, NY [2]. Tim Bledsoe, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of Next Stage Clinical Research, stated that "the industry is shifting toward decentralized and hybrid trials and by choosing Bloqcube® we are future-proofing our organization and its growth" [5].
Bloqcube is humbled to be a proud contender for the "Prix Galien Startup-Digital Health" award and thanks the Galien Foundation for this honor.
[2] Email from Stan Kachnowski dated June 21, 2022.
[4] http://register.prix-galien-usa.com/registration/index
[5] Email from Tim Bledsoe dated Sep 2, 2022.
Press Contact:
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Bloqcube Inc.
908-242-6307
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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RING GAMES' STELLA FANTASY, which announced the global investment status in June, has successfully closed its private funding round with a total 6 million dollars. This time, KRUST UNIVERSE, a developer of KLAYTN mainnet and KLAYTN-based ecosystem incubator, has participated in the investment as one of the lead investors.
KRUST UNIVERSE has decided to invest in STELLA FANTASY project, attracted by their passion and vision for making high-quality Web3 game. Based in Singapore, KRUST UNIVERSE is discovering and nurturing global services with high growth potential and especially focusing on promising projects which could contribute to the development of KLAYTN ecosystem.
Jooho YUN, CEO of RING GAMES, said, 'We thank KRUST UNIVERSE for sympathizing with our direction' and that 'we would like to introduce a genuine 'Play and Earn' game for global gamers within this year.'
Jooho will also participate in Binance Blockchain Week Paris 2022 (September 14-16) to give a speech on the STELLA FANTASY project. This event is periodically held by Binance at the major cities around the world, introducing a limited number of the most innovative projects in the Web3 sector. STELLA FANTASY is selected as the only Web3 gaming title among a total 5 projects which will be giving a showcase at this year's event. With this speech scheduled for September 15th, YUN will be the first Korean speaker to be invited to Binance Blockchain Week since Sooman LEE of SM Entertainment spoke at the last Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai.
And the first NFT pre-sale of STELLA FANTASY commences on September 14th. The Minting will be held for two days on 14th and 15th on STELLA FANTASY Marketplace. Two kinds of limited SSR rarity characters will be sold through this Presale only.
Celebrating its first NFT Pre-sales event, the team will reveal the unique 'Infographic' video summarizing the vast lore of the STELLA FANTASY world. Team's global marketing journey will be continued with various events such as participation in Singapore Tech in Asia conference in September and Thai Game Show in October.
https://www.stellafantasy.com/
https://discord.gg/stellafantasy
https://twitter.com/rstellafantasy
https://bit.ly/YouTube_stellafantasy
https://medium.com/@Stella_Fantasy
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabazitaxel (Jevtana, Sanofi) is a market leading chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer (mCRPC). Developed by Australian biotech company Starpharma, DEP® cabazitaxel is a patented, highly water soluble dendrimer nanoparticle version of standard cabazitaxel which has shown, in preclinical and clinical studies, benefits in terms of safety and efficacy.
In a poster presentation at ESMO[1] (European Society of Medical Oncology) by Principal investigator of the Starpharma trial[2], Professor Robert Jones of the Velindre Cancer Centre in Wales, exciting new data on the superior efficacy and lower incidence of key side effects in mCRPC patients was presented.
DEP® cabazitaxel showed multiple potential benefits for patients with mCRPC, including:
- A >30% improvement in median progression free survival (PFS; time a patient lives without disease progression following treatment) compared to standard cabazitaxel - 3.9 months v 2.9 months respectively
- 100% of evaluable DEP® cabazitaxel patients achieved a response in at least 1 measure of efficacy (soft tissue disease, prostate specific antigen and/or bone disease)
- Lower incidence of severe (Grade 3 or 4) treatment related adverse events (TRAEs) compared to standard cabazitaxel - 7.5% v 39.7% respectively
- No severe hypersensitivity reactions observed, or steroid pre-medication required, and only 2 patients required prophylactic G-CSF (used after chemotherapy to help white blood cells recover) in contrast to standard cabazitaxel.
Patients enrolled had an average age of 73 and were heavily pre-treated before entering the study (average of 4 other cancer treatment types - 70 cycles/months), in addition to surgery and radiation. 96% had also previously received either docetaxel and/or standard cabazitaxel (Jevtana). This age group and level of pre-treatment is important to note because these patients would not be expected to respond as well to further similar therapies and are at higher risk of neutropenic complications.
Starpharma CEO, Dr Jackie Fairley, commented: "These results show DEP® cabazitaxel achieved both a longer duration of PFS and fewer severe side effects compared to published data on Jevtana®, illustrating the potential for DEP® cabazitaxel to provide better outcomes for mCRPC patients."
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Local 174 Concrete Members Win Historic Increases After Long Fight
TUKWILA, Wash., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than a year after their contract expired, Teamsters Local 174 members in the King County concrete industry have voted to ratify a strong new agreement.
The contract closes out a long period of labor unrest, including a nearly five-month unfair labor practice (ULP) strike and countless one-day ULP walkouts by Teamsters as employers refused to bargain in good faith. The new agreement protects more than 225 concrete workers at Cadman, CalPortland, Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel, and Stoneway Concrete through 2025.
Most of the membership's top priorities are resolved, including medical coverage for active employees, pension increases, and new rules to solve workplace issues. More than three quarters of voting concrete workers ratified the deal.
"Yesterday's ratification is a victory for the Teamsters, one truly earned through blood, sweat, and tears," said Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks. "In the end, we got significantly more than these companies ever wanted to give, and we proved once again that the members of Teamsters Local 174 are militant, strong, and will not be bullied into submission by any employer — even groups of companies that run King County construction like a cartel."
The one piece missing from the agreement was an adjusted medical plan for retired members who have not yet reached Medicare eligibility. But as the cost of the protracted fight escalated, Local 174 took the high road and backed off the demand to secure a contract honoring and protecting as many members as possible.
"These greedy companies refused to give their employees a benefit that would have cost the owners absolutely nothing," Hicks said. "Instead, they spent more on this contract than we would have accepted if they had included improved retiree medical in the offer. This proves once and for all this was never about the contract. It was about busting the union — and they failed."
Founded in 1909, Teamsters Local 174 represents 8,600 working men and women in Seattle and the surrounding areas. "Like" us on Facebook at Facebook.com/TeamstersLocal174.
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Jamie Fleming, (425) 281-0166
jfleming@teamsters174.org
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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT TUESDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Much of southeast Wyoming. Some locations impacted include
but are not limited to Douglas, Lusk, Wheatland, Torrington, Pine
Bluffs, Cheyenne, Laramie, Shirley Basin, and Muddy Gap.
WHEN...1 PM MDT Monday until 1 PM MDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from distant wildfires.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effect. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/
Weather Alert
...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 419, 429, 430, AND 432...
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through
Tuesday afternoon.
* WIND...Southeast 15 to 20 MPH with gusts 25 to 30 MPH.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum 10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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Nonprofit must pay employee $100k for discrimination, retaliation
CHEYENNE – Skils’kin, a nonprofit focused on disabilities and employment that operates in Washington, Montana, Oklahoma and Wyoming, will pay $100,000 and provide other relief to settle a race discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency said in a Monday news release.
The only Black employee on the Skils’kin grounds crew working at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne was called various racial slurs by other Skils’kin employees, according to the EEOC. When the employee complained about the racially offensive statements, Skils’kin assigned him to work directly with the coworker and supervisor who were harassing him. Skils’kin continued to ignore the employee’s complaints and then fired him, despite his multiple years of service, while retaining a white employee hired only three months earlier.
Such alleged behavior violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects employees from race discrimination, including race harassment and retaliation in the workplace, the news release said. The EEOC filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Skils’kin, Civil Action No. 2:21-CV-185-NDF).
The consent decree settling the suit requires Skils’kin to review and update its race discrimination and non-retaliation policies, as well as post an anti-discrimination notice. The company will also provide trainings on Title VII, as well as unlawful race discrimination, race harassment and retaliation.
In addition, Skils’kin must provide reports to the EEOC detailing its compliance with the terms of the decree and its receipt of any complaints of race discrimination. The decree also requires Skils’kin pay $100,000 to the employee. The court will retain authority to enforce the terms of the decree for its two-year duration.
“Title VII protects employees from race discrimination and guarantees them the right to work in an environment that is free from racial harassment,” said Mary Jo O’Neill, regional attorney of the EEOC’s Phoenix District. “It is the unfortunate reality that race discrimination still plagues many workplaces, including in Wyoming. In 2021, 27.3% of all charges of discrimination filed in Wyoming included a race claim. The EEOC will continue to take legal action to root out such conduct.”
“Retaliation is the most alleged discrimination complaint filed with the EEOC,” said Amy Burkholder, the field director of the EEOC’s Denver Field Office. “In Wyoming, 63.6% of all charges of discrimination filed in 2021 include a retaliation claim. Employees have the right to complain about race discrimination and race harassment in the workplace. And employers have a legal obligation to ensure those employees are not retaliated against for complaining.”
The EEOC’s Phoenix District Office has jurisdiction over Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah.
The EEOC advances opportunity in the workplace by enforcing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. More information about race discrimination is available at eeoc.gov/racecolor-discrimination. More information about retaliation is available at eeoc.gov/retaliation.
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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT TUESDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Much of southeast Wyoming. Some locations impacted include
but are not limited to Douglas, Lusk, Wheatland, Torrington, Pine
Bluffs, Cheyenne, Laramie, Shirley Basin, and Muddy Gap.
WHEN...1 PM MDT Monday until 1 PM MDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from distant wildfires.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effect. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/
Weather Alert
...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 419, 429, 430, AND 432...
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through
Tuesday afternoon.
* WIND...Southeast 15 to 20 MPH with gusts 25 to 30 MPH.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum 10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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CHEYENNE – Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have declined 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.77 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com's survey of 494 stations in Wyoming.
Prices in Wyoming are 27.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 26.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 5.5 cents in the last week, and stands at $5.01 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Wyoming was priced at $3.09 per gallon Sunday, while the most expensive was $4.79, a difference of $1.70 per gallon.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 7.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.67 per gallon Monday. The national average is down 26.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 52.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.
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LARAMIE – After allowing just 76 yards on 56 carries over the past two weeks, the University of Wyoming football team feels confident in where its run defense stands heading into Friday’s Mountain West opener against Air Force.
However, the Cowboys also know the Falcons pose a challenge unlike any they will see during the rest of the regular season.
Air Force is one of the few teams left in college football that utilizes a triple-option-based offense, and its effectiveness has been on full display throughout the first two games of the season. The Falcons lead the nation in rushing, with their 508.5 yards per game being 206.5 more than the next closest team. Their 7.7 yards per carry are the second-most in the FBS.
UW coach Craig Bohl acknowledges his team will have to take a different approach than most weeks in terms of preparing for Air Force, which is 2-0 on the year and coming off a 31-point rout of Colorado.
“It certainly does change, simply because of all the dynamics that you run into,” Bohl said. “There's not one thing that they have not seen through the years where you are going to out-scheme them. You really have to be able to out-execute them, and tackle the run when it's there, and defend the pass.
“All the pictures of what they see and how to prepare for it, the scout team, we try to do everything we can to replicate the look that you get, but many times it's not until probably the second quarter that things start to distill and you calm down because of the speed they're able to operate at. It's a real challenge, and when you look at these numbers, numbers don't lie.”
A focal point of the Falcons’ rushing attack is fullback Brad Roberts, who ranks second and third in the FBS, respectively, in yards per game and yards per carry. The Cowboys’ veteran defensive tackle duo of Jordan Bertagnole and Cole Godbout will play a significant part in their effort to slow down Roberts’ production.
“(Roberts is) definitely a stud of a player,” Bertagnole said. “We just have to hold up that front. It all starts at the line of scrimmage. You have to win the line of scrimmage, and then that gives you the best chance of being able to get some (tackles for loss) and quick drives. You don't want them to have the ball for a 13-, 15-play drive. That's exactly what they want.”
Bohl also noted that the secondary will be key in stopping the run, as well as the pass. While the Falcons don’t turn to the air much, the passing game was a vital part of their 24-14 win over UW last year.
Senior quarterback Haaziq Daniels – who has 253 total yards and three touchdowns this year – was held to just 23 rushing yards in that game, but he completed 7 of 10 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown, with no interceptions.
“You have to involve your secondary in the run support,” Bohl said. “The challenge is, they're smart enough to know that. That's where the play-action pass comes into play. But to say that you're just going to stop that with the front seven, that's like a pipe dream. That doesn't happen.
“We feel good about those guys. They're good players. They're going to need to show up, and they're going to need to tackle well. A lot of these explosive plays that I've seen have not been so much a schematic breakdown, but they get in the alley, and your alley runner doesn't make the play on the back, and he breaks a tackle and takes off and runs for 60 yards. It's a challenge.”
Injury update
Junior offensive tackle Frank Crum was listed as a starter on the Cowboys’ latest depth chart, but his status heading into Friday’s game is still somewhat unclear after suffering an injury last week against Northern Colorado. Bohl said Monday that Crum is “day-to-day at best.”
Heavy underdogs
All of the sportsbooks in Wyoming have the Cowboys as significant underdogs this week. The Pokes opened at +17 on BetMGM, Caesar’s Sportsbook and DraftKings, with Fanduel listing them at +16.5. The over/under ranges from 48.5-49.5, depending on the sportsbook.
Start time announced for BYU game
ESPN networks announced Monday that Wyoming’s game at BYU on Sept. 24 will kick off at 8:15 p.m., with either ESPN or ESPN2 televising the broadcast. The exact channel will be determined after the games of Sept. 17 are completed.
This will be the first time the former conference rivals have met since the 2016 Poinsettia Bowl.
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In 2019, more than 20,000 Native American community members in Nevada lacked complete indoor plumbing, a condition known as “plumbing poverty.” That’s according to a new study by researchers at the Desert Research Institute and the Guinn Center for Policy Priorities.
The two Nevada-based organizations analyzed data from 1990 to 2019. Over that span, an average of 0.67% of Native American households in Nevada were without either piped water, a shower or a flush toilet. The national average over those 30 years was 0.4%.
Erick Bandala, assistant research professor of environmental science at DRI and lead author of the study, says water security is an issue many tribal communities face across the Mountain West.
“There has been a historical lack of investment in Native American communities related with investment on infrastructure,” he said.
Bandala says other factors adding to the problem are population growth, climate change and water rights.
The study also showed a significant increase in the number of Safe Drinking Water Act violations in water facilities serving Nevada’s tribal communities from 2005 to 2020.
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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES...
.A south swell may briefly push surf heights to advisory levels
along south facing shores later today.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
HST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Surf 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...6 AM HST today through 6 AM HST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
difficult and dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
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CAPTAIN COOK, Hawaii (KITV4) -- A possible big cat sighting is being investigated on the Big Island.
Video sent in to KITV4 from a local hotel in the Captain Cook area showed the reported sighting. The hotel owners say a guest from California reported seeing a possible mountain lion near the intersection of Hawaii Belt Road and Kinue Road around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday.
The video is dark, but you can make out a light-colored animal walking alongside the roadway.
The Hawaii Agriculture Department is the lead agency looking into the sighting report. A spokesperson tells KITV4 an inspector is investigating.
The State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) received reports of possible big cat sightings on the Big Island as far back as one month ago. However, crews placed bait and cameras to try to capture evidence of it without success.
The DLNR says it removed trail cameras about 10 days ago.
This is a developing story. Check back with KITV4 for more information.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASD: CPRX) will replace Mantech International Corp. (NASD: MANT) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, September 15. The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASD: CG) is acquiring ManTech International in a transaction expected to be completed soon pending final conditions.
Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:
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PARADISE, Texas, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crushing Equipment Solutions (CES) may be new to Oklahoma and Texas, but they have forty plus years of experience in the industry. CES offers the complete line of METSO-OUTOTEC crushing and screening solutions, ranging from mobile conveyors, crushers and crushing plants to feeders and screens. CES is also a proud distributor of various other brands of crushing and screening equipment.
"The team at CES has decades of experience. We are here to help our customers evaluate their job sites and select the right gear for their application," said CES General Manager Cliff Kelley.
Bruce Wagner, CES President / CEO stated, "At CES we strive to be "One Professional Team Delivering Quality Solutions to Every Customer." CES will be open for business and ready to meet customer needs throughout Oklahoma and Texas on September 15, 2022. In the interim CES is fully capable of providing parts, service, sales, and rental support for its customers.
General questions regarding this press release can be directed to Cliff Kelley, CES General Manager at (720) 582-9876. Customers needing parts should call (833) 399-0240. Please visit cesrock.com to learn more.
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More Rugged and Capable 2023 Telluride X-Pro Shows Off Elevated Styling and Enhanced Technology
- "Clouds" spot highlights new X-Pro model for Kia's flagship SUV
- The new Telluride will be showcased during a 105-second integration mirroring EMMY AWARD categories and celebrated television genres including comedy, drama, action thriller, and reality
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia's most-awarded vehicle ever, the Telluride SUV, is the star of a new creative campaign and in-show video integration making their debut tonight during the live primetime broadcast of the 74TH EMMY® AWARDS on NBC. For 2023, Kia's flagship SUV introduces a new X-Pro model built for adventures in the wild, and Kia will take things to new heights through an in-show video montage highlighting the new Telluride.
"The Kia Telluride took the Kia brand to new heights both literally and figuratively and now we're showcasing just how rugged, capable and refined the new Telluride X-Pro is and how far off the beaten path it is ready to go," said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia America. "Telluride is Kia's most capable SUV ever and we wanted to show how it can adapt to a variety of situations, no matter what 'genre' of lifestyle people lead. Kia is proud to return as the Official Automotive Sponsor of the Television Academy and the 74th EMMY Awards for the third consecutive year and we have created video vignettes that play off the various award categories and celebrated television genres to highlight the versatility of Telluride with our 60-second spot displaying the SUV's rugged capabilities."
During the live broadcast of "The 74TH PRIMETIME EMMYS" airing Monday, September 12th (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on NBC, and available to stream live on Peacock for the first time – Kia will debut a 60-second spot, "Clouds."
Created by David & Goliath, Kia's creative agency of record and filmed on the Imogene Pass near Telluride, Colorado at an elevation of 13,114 feet, the spot follows a couple as they drive a 2023 Kia Telluride X-Pro along a winding path which takes them higher and higher up the side of a desolate mountain. The Telluride comes to a clearing near the mountain's summit and slowly rolls to a stop before a three-story painter's scaffold where two painters in white jumpsuits on the top landing are expertly yielding long-handled rollers and casually painting the sky itself. The painters look down at the Telluride and then at each other with curious and bemused looks on their faces as the driver leans forward and states, "Huh! I think we went too high!"
"Kia is a brand that is reaching new heights and much of that is thanks to the Telluride SUV," continued Wager. "We wanted to highlight just how high the Telluride can take those that drive it, and also show how high the Kia brand is aiming because there's no limit to how high this brand can – and will – go."
In addition to the 60-second spot, Telluride X-Pro will be featured as part of a unique in-show integration covering a variety of acting/television genres to highlight how one scene with the same dialogue and actors can be construed differently based on the approach. The 1:45 piece was created by Creative Partnerships @ NBCU and will cover the comedy, drama, action thriller, and reality categories with the dialogue in each scene – and the presence of a Kia Telluride X-Pro SUV remaining the same. The only thing that changes in each is how the scenario plays out based on the specific genre and the actors' approach to the situation.
Three years after bursting onto the scene as one of the most in-demand and award-winning three-row eight-passenger SUVs in the U.S., the Kia Telluride returns for 2023 with an array of enhancements that build upon the success of the original. The Telluride has not only attracted over 75 percent of its buyers as new to the Kia family, but because of high customer satisfaction, Telluride owners have the most brand loyalty of any midsize SUV when returning to market for another vehicle. Big, capable, and powerful, the Telluride is as ready as ever for adventures of all kinds, from family road trips across the country to off-road excursions bound by few limits.
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Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electrified vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.
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HONG KONG, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883, SSE: 600938) announced today that Kenli 6-1 Oilfield 10-1 North Block Development Project commenced production.
The development project locates in the south of Bohai Sea, with average water depth of about 19 meters. The main production facilities include 1 production adjective platform and 2 unmanned wellhead platforms. 25 development wells are planned to be put into production, including 16 production wells and 9 water injection wells. The project is expected to achieve its peak production of approximately 7,100 barrels of crude oil per day in 2023.
Kenli 10-1 North block is the main component of Kenli 6-1 oilfield which is the first 100 million-ton oilfield discovered in the north of the Laizhou Bay. During the implementation process, in order to maximize the value of the oilfield regional development, the project practiced the concept of intelligentization, unmanned production, the modularization of engineering construction, the integration of appraisal and development as well as the sharing of old and new facilities.
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- Schneider Electric developing breakthrough applications by designing and manufacturing new Metal Jet-printed parts
- Commercial Metal Jet Solution takes 3D printed metals to mass production by delivering high-quality parts at scale across industries
- New HP Metal Jet S100 now commercially availability for mass production of high-quality 3D printed metal parts, helping customers across medical, industrial, consumer goods, and automotive industries scale 3D metals
BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is joining HP Inc. at the 2022 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), to announce the commercial availability of its Metal Jet S100 Solution. Accelerating innovative designs and products and digitally printing mass quantities of quality parts, HP's Metal Jet S100 Solution is transforming industries and helping scale 3D metals to mass production.
The manufacturing industry has evolved drastically over the past decade and is currently expected to be worth around $12 trillion1. We are in the early stages of a fourth industrial revolution, spearheaded by the accelerated growth of 3D printing and its ability to accelerate designs, improve process developments, and now in an industry first, realize true economies of scale.
"We are witnessing entire industries, from industrial to consumer, and healthcare to automotive, looking to digitally transform their manufacturing processes and supply chains in a world where volatility is the new normal," said Didier Deltort, President of HP's Personalization and 3D Printing business. "As the promise of additive manufacturing takes hold, HP has become a trusted partner to help speed the path to production. The introduction of our new Metal Jet commercial solution, along with innovative collaboration with market leaders like Schneider Electric, is delivering the blueprint for more sustainable, reliable, and efficient manufacturing."
New HP Metal Jet S100
HP's new Metal Jet S100 Solution is opening the doors for a digital reinvention of the global metals manufacturing sector, with a strong focus on end-to-end supply chain solutions in both software and hardware that are customer-centric and design led.
The Metal Jet S100 Solution provides industrial production capabilities, integrated workflow, subscription and service offerings – an unprecedented level of technical and business advantages for customers, helping them achieve their goals for business transformation. The modular solution enables build units to travel between four different stations, meaning users can continually run production at scale for mass metals production.
"Since announcing the breakthrough Metal Jet technology in 2018, we have been working to develop the industry's most advanced commercial solution for 3D metals mass production," said Ramon Pastor, Global Head and General Manager of 3D Metals, HP Inc. "3D printed metal parts are a key driving force behind digital transformation and the new Metal Jet S100 Solution provides a world class metals offering for our customers, from the first designs right through to production, but more importantly helps them to realize the unlimited potential for digital manufacturing."
HP's unequaled expertise and IP in Thermal Inkjet technology and Latex chemistry delivers cost, quality, productivity, and reliability advantages. HP's Thermal Inkjet printhead dramatically improves the printing speed, part quality, and repeatability. The advanced latex chemistries developed by HP lend significant benefits to the binder itself, enabling stronger green parts, eliminating the need for de-binding, and yielding industrial production-grade quality.
Key advantages of HP Metal Jet technology include:
- Innovative New Designs: New geometries, density control and designs to lightweight or consolidate metal parts push the boundaries of what is possible with 3D printing.
- Improved Customer Economics: Process steps needed to create parts are shortened whilst costs due to manual labor or complexity requirements are reduced, driving efficiencies across the supply chain.
- Increased Productivity: Binder jetting can boost productivity tenfold, allowing for processing layer by layer versus point process. Isotropic properties also require no post-processing and no support removal, and the use of metal powders is also more cost-effective than laser-based 3D printing powder.
- Higher Resolution to Drive Part Quality: HP printheads leverage decades of industrial thermal inkjet technology developments, defining geometry and delivering high resolution and system robustness, making mass 3D metal parts a viable option for commercial manufacturing.
Innovative Collaboration, Breakthrough Applications
Advancements and new production applications highlight the advantages of Metal Jet, including better productivity, low part cost, and outstanding quality.
HP has already built strong momentum with leading partners and customers including GKN, Parmatech, Cobra Golf, Legor Group, and Volkswagen, and more. HP is also collaborating on mass metals production opportunities with new partners and customers around the world, including Domin Digital Motion, an innovative industrial company focused on hydraulic systems and valves, Lumenium, a startup developer of advanced rotational engines, and Schneider Electric.
Schneider Electric is the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Their product portfolio includes products, controls, software and services across residential, commercial, industrial and critical applications.
"We are excited about the new possibilities for our business as a result of this collaboration with HP," said Michael Lotfy, SVP of Power Products & Systems, North America, Schneider Electric. "We are constantly in pursuit of solutions that will enable more sustainable, agile innovations development. Leveraging HP Metal Jet our teams have delivered a proven use case showcasing the benefits of digital manufacturing and 3D printing, and we look forward to uncovering many more applications that meet the evolving demands from our customers addressing the challenges around sustainability and Electricity 4.0."
Together with GKN, a new filter used on Schneider Electric's NSX breaker was produced using HP Metal Jet technology, which could not be achieved with conventional industrial manufacturing capabilities due to the shape & material complexity. HP Metal Jet technology not only facilitated the design of new power filters shapes that reduce gas, pressure, and heat impact in a more limited space, it also resulted in significant productivity gains and environmental benefits.
Showcasing 3D Metals Mass Production at IMTS
Michael Lotfy, SVP Power Products NAM Hub, Schneider Electric, will join Ramon Pastor and Meaghan Ferris, HP's Global Head of 3D Metals Go-to-Market, on September 15 at 8:15 am U.S. Central Time for a keynote address at the Additive Manufacturing Conference at IMTS. Schneider Electric along with HP and its partners and customers will showcase their journey driving 3D printing metals technology into mass production. See the new HP Metal Jet S100 Solution and a wide variety of production applications at the HP booth at IMTS #433000.
About HP
HP Inc. is a technology company that believes one thoughtful idea has the power to change the world. Its product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions helps bring these ideas to life. Visit http://www.hp.com.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider's purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.
Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.
We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.
We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.
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- In first line treatment of advanced or metastatic G/GEJ cancer, early interim data of the first 15 patients with measurable disease receiving the combination of TST001 (Osemitamab) with CAPOX demonstrated a partial response rate of 73.3% and a disease control rate of 100% per RECIST1.1.
- Based on these encouraging data, the TST001 (Osemitamab) program is further accelerated and Health Authority consultations are being initiated. A global phase III clinical program of TST001 (Osemitamab) for the first line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic Claudin18.2 positive G/GEJ cancer is currently being planned.
SUZHOU, China, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transcenta Holding Limited ("Transcenta") (HKEX: 06628), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company with fully-integrated capabilities in discovery, research, development and manufacturing of antibody-based therapeutics, announces that interim safety and efficacy data of dose expansion cohort from the phase I/II study of TST001 (Osemitamab), a humanized ADCC-enhanced anti-Claudin18.2 monoclonal antibody, in combination with Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin (CAPOX) as a first line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) cancer was presented in a poster at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022.
As of August 4, 2022, 51 patients were enrolled and dosed including 36 patients treated with TST001 (Osemitamab) plus CAPOX at 6mg/kg Q3W in the expansion phase (median follow up of 65 days). Among the 15 patients with measurable disease and at least one post-treatment tumor assessment, 11 (73.3%) achieved partial response and four (26.7%) achieved stable disease as the best overall tumor response per RECIST1.1, resulting in a disease control rate of 100%. Six out of the eight patients with medium or high Claudin18.2 expression, and five out of the five patients with unknown Claudin18.2 expression achieved partial response.
All 51 enrolled patients were evaluated for safety and tolerability. Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) regardless of causality were mostly grade 1-2, including nausea, hypoalbuminemia, anemia, vomiting, platelet count decreased. Twelve (23.5%) patients experienced dose delay, five (9.8%) experienced dose reduction and no patient experienced discontinuation due to treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs).
These data suggest that TST001 (Osemitamab) in combination with CAPOX as the first line treatment of patients with Claudin18.2 positive G/GEJ cancer is well tolerated and encouraging anti-tumor activities have been observed. Transcenta has also developed a proprietary IHC assay to select patients with Claudin18.2 expressing tumors for registration enabling studies. A phase III trial is being planned.
"Chemotherapy is still the main treatment of advanced or metastatic G/GEJ cancer, however, it has limited efficacy. We are pleased to see that TST001 (Osemitamab) combined CAPOX showed good tolerability and promising efficacy in a broad gastric cancer patient population with tumors expressing either medium level or high level of Claudin18.2 expression." said Professor Lin Shen from Beijing Cancer Hospital, the principal investigator. "We look forward to further confirming its clinical benefits through confirmatory studies and bringing a more effective and accessible treatment option for patients with G/GEJ cancer."
"We are extremely encouraged by the early efficacy data we have observed in first line G/GEJ
cancer when adding our differentiated Claudin18.2 antibody, TST001 (Osemitamab) to standard of care chemotherapy. These initial results also support our plans to explore the potential of TST001 (Osemitamab) in G/GEJ cancer with other combinations as well as in other indications. As data continue to mature, we will share them with health authorities with the intent to initiate a confirmatory program in Claudin18.2 selected G/GEJ patients." said Dr. Caroline Germa, Transcenta's Executive Vice President, Global Medicine Development and Chief Medical Officer.
About TST001 (Osemitamab)
TST001 (Osemitamab) is a high affinity humanized anti-Claudin18.2 monoclonal antibody with enhanced antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity ("ADCC") and complement-dependent cytotoxicity ("CDC") activities and potent anti-tumor activities in tumor xenograft models. TST001 (Osemitamab) is the second most advanced Claudin18.2 targeting antibody being developed globally. TST001 (Osemitamab) is generated using Transcenta's Immune Tolerance Breaking Technology (IMTB) platform. TST001 (Osemitamab) kills Claudin18.2 expressing tumor cells by mechanisms of ADCC and CDC. Leveraging advanced bioprocessing technology, the fucose content of TST001 (Osemitamab) was significantly reduced during the production, which further enhanced NK cells mediated ADCC activity of TST001 (Osemitamab). Clinical trials for TST001 (Osemitamab) are ongoing in the U.S. and China (NCT04396821, NCT04495296/CTR20201281). TST001 (Osemitamab) was granted Orphan Drug Designation in the U.S. by FDA for the treatment of patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) cancer.
About Transcenta Holding Limited
Transcenta (HKEX: 06628) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company with fully integrated capabilities in antibody-based biotherapeutics discovery, research, development and manufacturing.
Transcenta has established global footprint, with Headquarters and Discovery, Clinical and Translational Research Center in Suzhou, Process and Product Development Center and Manufacturing Facility in Hangzhou, and Clinical Development Centers in Princeton, US and in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou of China, and External Partnering Center in Boston and Los Angeles, US. Transcenta has also initiated the construction of the Group Headquarters and the second high-end biopharmaceutical facility with ICB as its core technology in Suzhou Industrial Park. Transcenta is developing ten therapeutic antibody molecules for oncology and selected non-oncology indications including bone and kidney disorders.
For more information, please visit www.transcenta.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/transcenta.
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These forward-looking statements are based on the existing beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates, projections and understandings of the management of Transcenta with respect to future events at the time these statements are made. These statements are not a guarantee of future developments and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Transcenta's control and are difficult to predict. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of future changes or developments in our business, Transcenta's competitive environment and political, economic, legal and social conditions.
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Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis dies at 87
CHICAGO (AP) — Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country’s most successful jazz musicians, has died. He was 87.
Lewis is revered in jazz circles for 1960s hits like “The In Crowd,” “Hang on Sloopy” and “Wade in the Water.” He earned three Grammy awards and seven gold records. The trio’s first record in 1956 was “Ramsey Lewis and the Gentlemen of Swing.”
Lewis died Monday in his sleep at his Chicago home, according to his son, Bobby Lewis.
“He was just at peace,” Bobby Lewis told The Associated Press on Monday night. “Most people say when they met dad that he was a class act. He was that way even through his last breath.”
Ramsey Lewis described his approach to composing and performing in a 2011 interview with the AP.
“Life is a solo, and it continues,” Lewis said, sitting at the dining room table in his downtown Chicago home. “I just know that when I put my hands on the piano it’s going to flow.”
Lewis first took piano lessons at age 4. He spent his early days in Chicago using his gospel and classical roots to create his own jazz style in the many neighborhood venues that hired young jazz musicians.
“It gave us a lot of opportunity to try our ideas and learn what it means to perform in front of an audience,” Lewis said as he was named National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master in 2007. He accepted the award from his mentor and fellow Jazz Master, pianist Billy Taylor.
During his career, Lewis performed with musical stars such as Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Al Jarreau and Pat Metheney. Lewis had more than 80 albums to his credit — three dozen of them with Chicago-based Chess Records. He toured around the world and performed at the 1995 state dinner that then-President Bill Clinton hosted for President Fernando Henrique of Brazil.
“I believe that my father — his love for the piano and his passion for the piano and how he coveted this love and how he protected it — that gave him longevity,” Bobby Lewis said. “He recognized the gift God had given him.”
The Chicago native began composing large-scale musical works later in his career. His first was an eight-movement piece for Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet. He also completed a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln — “Proclamation of Hope: A Symphonic Poem by Ramsey Lewis.”
Lewis also hosted radio shows in the 1990s and 2000, including “The Ramsey Lewis Morning Show, on WNUA-FM and the syndicated “Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis.” In 2007, he hosted “Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis,” a weekly program that aired on public television stations nationwide.
The show’s creators said it was the first time jazz was featured on a weekly basis on network television in 40 years. It featured jazz greats and up-and-comers.
Lewis also spent time working on behalf of charities that brought music to young people.
“Ramsey’s passion for music was truly fueled by the love and dedication of his fans across the globe,” his wife, Janet Lewis, said in a Facebook post. “He loved touring and meeting music lovers from so many cultures and walks of life. It was our family’s great pleasure to share Ramsey in this special way with all those who admired his God-given talents.”
Brett Steele, whose Tampa, Florida-based Steele Management represented Lewis since 2011, said Lewis spent the last year of his life working on his memoirs which are completed and scheduled to be published next year.
In addition to his wife and son, Lewis also is survived by daughters Denise Jeffries and Dawn Allain; two other sons Kendall Kelly Lewis and Frayne Lewis; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Former Associated Press writer Caryn Rousseau was the primary contributor to this report. AP writer Corey Williams contributed from Detroit.
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WOW: Crew catches massive 13-foot, 625-pound alligator in lake
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A massive alligator was caught in South Carolina during the first weekend of open season.
Cordray’s Processing and Taxidermy said they received the most alligators they’ve ever gotten on opening weekend, which included a 13-foot, 625-pound gator caught in Lake Marion.
Nick Gibert and his crew made the catch.
Alligator hunting season runs from Sept. 10 until Oct. 8, according to WHNS. Hunters are issued permits by lottery and can harvest only one alligator per season in their designated area.
For more about alligator hunting in South Carolina, visit the Department of Natural Resources website.
Lake Marion located about 70 miles north of Charleston.
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When Twitter's former security chief testifies before a Senate committee on Tuesday, he will be the second highly-placed tech worker in less than a year to warn federal lawmakers about the struggles inside a social media platform.
The timing highlights both the public scrutiny on social media companies lately and Twitter's own delicate position.
Peiter Zatko's federal whistleblower complaint landed in the middle of a high-stakes legal drama in which Twitter is attempting to compel Tesla CEO Elon Musk to make good on a $44 billion deal to buy the struggling company.
Zatko, who's also known by his hacker name, Mudge, accused Twitter of lax security practices, failing to protect user privacy, misleading regulators in violation of a 2011 settlement, and knowingly employing foreign government agents and giving them access to sensitive systems and data.
Twitter has pushed back on the claims, saying Zatko was fired for poor performance and is "opportunistically seeking to inflict harm."
This push and pull is familiar to Frances Haugen, who publicly called out her former employer, Facebook, at a similar hearing about a year ago.
Zatko is "helping to shine light on the fact that critical pieces of communication infrastructure – Twitter, Facebook, TikTok – are being held together with duct tape and string," she said. "He took a huge personal risk and definitely a large career risk by coming forward with this information."
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled the hearing for 10am Tuesday. Three hours later, Twitter shareholders are scheduled to vote on whether to move forward with the merger agreement that Musk wants to dissolve. The company says it remains committed to closing the deal on the original terms.
Frances Haugen: people should be 'shocked' by weak security systems
Almost a year ago, Frances Haugen testified before Congress about Facebook. Looking back, she said it was a critical moment in her journey from tech worker to whistleblower to activist.
Haugen says the public assumes that Silicon Valley companies have deep pockets to maintain security. But Zatko paints a different picture, claiming that if a data center went down, Twitter might not be able to turn itself back on.
"That is a symptom of a level of underinvestment that the public should be shocked by. We take for granted that private corporations are running critical pieces of communication infrastructure," she said. "We need to have public accountability and transparency on how these systems work, because I guarantee you there are more skeletons in the closet than just what we're seeing at Twitter."
She says social media companies tend to prioritize growth. Stronger security or better protection of users' data doesn't lead to greater audiences.
"Critical parts of public safety are cost centers," she said. "If it's not essential to the bottom line, companies will never adequately invest in it. And unfortunately, that means that comes at the cost of public safety."
Investing in security infrastructure and staff is also costly. Twitter has struggled financially for years, yet the platform is deeply ingrained in public life.
It has an "outsized influence. That's why [Zatko] went to work there," said Margaret O'Mara, who studies the history of technology at the University of Washington. "Its founders never imagined it would have such political and newsmaking significance that it has now."
Facebook whistleblower: Zatko must gain the public's trust
Unlike Haugen a year ago, Zatko is somewhat familiar with Congress and the ways of Washington.
Back in 1998, when most people surfed the internet with Netscape or Mosaic, Zatko told a congressional committee that hackers could be an asset to the feds. He famously bragged that he could break the Internet in 30 minutes.
Zatko's career evolved and matured along with the commercial Internet. He worked for DARPA, the Defense Department's secretive deep-research unit, and founded a consulting firm before being hired by Twitter in November 2020 to shore up its security after young hackers commandeered dozens of high-profile accounts, including that of Elon Musk.
"Of the other senior people I have known who have gone to work at Twitter in security, a huge fraction of them go because they really care about public safety," Haugen said, adding that many other tech companies pay more. "You go there because you see Twitter is a critical piece of global communications infrastructure and you want to give back."
But Zatko says that when he raised concerns about security at Twitter, top executives, including the new CEO, Parag Agrawal, ignored them.
Haugen says she never intended to come forward with her criticism of Facebook. She thought the trove of internal documents she had gathered and leaked to The Wall Street Journal would stand on its own. But when she did testify, "the public got to put a face to my name," Haugen said. "Whether [Zatko's] disclosures have impact will be dependent on the public trusting him."
Unlike Haugen, Zatko has presented far fewer internal documents so far to support his allegations. And given the timing–in the midst of a legal battle between Twitter and Musk–people may be more skeptical of his motives.
Rebekah Tromble, who researches social media at George Washington University, says the public and policymakers have to rely on people like Zatko and Haugen to shine a light on social media companies, which she describes as "black boxes."
"We particularly lack transparency about the overall impact that they have on their users. So right now, we're in a place where we rely heavily on these individual whistle whistleblowers for a peek inside the black box. And that's really problematic."
What to watch for at the hearing and beyond
Nu Wexler, a communications consultant who previously worked for tech companies, including Twitter, and on Capitol Hill, expects senators to ask about the two Indian government agents allegedly hired at Twitter and how Twitter protects sensitive information about U.S. citizens.
But he's doubtful that lawmakers are truly motivated to act.
"We have seen time and time again, no matter who the whistleblower, no matter what the particular controversy, our representatives are up in arms for a while, propose a number of pieces of legislation, and yet not much has yet come of it," he said. "Maybe in this case, we'll see more, because there are foreign intelligence and security questions involved."
Yet he is skeptical that there will be much substance to the hearing.
"The hearing will devolve into a political food fight about bias and censorship, like every other congressional hearing does," Wexler said. Because of free speech issues, "Congress is limited in what they can actually do about online content. And so they sort of stall out, which wouldn't be a bad outcome for Twitter here."
Zatko filed his complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department. The SEC is already questioning Twitter on how it counts fake or bot accounts on its platform.
The FTC is likely to take action too, said Tromble.
"We're seeing, even just in the last few months, really strong signals from the FTC that they are ready, willing and able to step into the void to take a much firmer stance with the social media companies." she said.
The FTC has already fined Twitter $150 million for misusing user email addresses and phone numbers for marketing purposes in violation of its 2011 consent decree.
Tromble says senators and their staff are now better versed on tech policy and industry challenges. She expects sophisticated and nuanced questions from senators.
"I think we can expect more intelligent, thoughtful questions than we've seen in some of the hearings that took place maybe three, four or five years ago when [Facebook CEO] Mark Zuckerberg and [then-Twitter CEO] Jack Dorsey could say just about anything and it was taken at face value," said Tromble, whose research has been funded by Twitter in the past.
Twitter's lawsuit against Elon Musk casts a shadow over the Senate hearing
Meanwhile, the lawsuit that Twitter brought against the world's richest person is speeding toward an October 17th trial date.
Musk seized upon Zatko's allegations to bolster his defense, which had previously focused on how Twitter counts false accounts on the platform. (Many experts in corporate law say that is a flabby argument.)
Last week, Delaware Chancery Judge Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick allowed Musk to amend his countersuit to include Zatko's allegations.
If you're waiting for juicy details about Twitter's inner workings, "the Musk case is far more important than the Senate hearing," Wexler said. "That's the main event."
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Here's the full list of 74th Primetime Emmy Award nominees. This list will be updated with the winners throughout the ceremony.
Best Drama
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Euphoria (HBO/HBO Max)
Ozark (Netflix)
Severance (Apple TV+)
Squid Game (Netflix)
Stranger Things (Netflix)
Succession (HBO/HBO Max)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Best Comedy
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/HBO Max)
Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO/HBO Max)
Hacks (HBO/HBO Max)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
Only Murders In The Building (Hulu)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Best Limited Series
Dopesick (Hulu)
The Dropout (Hulu)
Inventing Anna (Netflix)
Pam & Tommy (Hulu)
The White Lotus (HBO/HBO Max)
Best Variety Talk Series
WINNER: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO/HBO Max)
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO/HBO Max)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)
Best Variety Sketch Series
WINNER: Saturday Night Live (NBC)
A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO/HBO Max)
Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Best Competition Program
WINNER: Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls (Prime Video)
The Amazing Race (CBS)
Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls (Prime Video)
Nailed It! (Netflix)
RuPaul's Drag Race (VH1)
Top Chef (Bravo)
The Voice (NBC)
Lead Actor, Drama
Jason Bateman, Ozark
Brian Cox, Succession
Lee Jung-Jae, Squid Game
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Adam Scott, Severance
Jeremy Strong, Succession
Lead Actor, Comedy
Donald Glover, Atlanta
Bill Hader, Barry
Nicholas Hoult, TheGreat
Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
Lead Actor, Limit Series or Movie
WINNER: Michael Keaton, Dopesick
Colin Firth, The Staircase
Andrew Garfield, Under the Banner of Heaven
Oscar Isaac, Scenes from a Marriage
Michael Keaton, Dopesick
Himesh Patel, Station Eleven
Sebastian Stan, Pam & Tommy
Lead Actress, Drama
Jodie Comer, Killing Eve
Laura Linney, Ozark
Melanie Lynskey, Yellowjackets
Sandra Oh, Killing Eve
Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show
Zendaya, Euphoria
Lead Actress, Comedy
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Kaley Cuoco, The Flight Attendant
Elle Fanning, The Great
Issa Rae, Insecure
Jean Smart, Hacks
Lead Actress, Limited Series or Movie
WINNER: Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout
Toni Collette, The Staircase
Julia Garner, Inventing Anna
Lily James, Pam & Tommy
Sarah Paulson, Impeachment: American Crime Story
Margaret Qualley, Maid
Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout
Supporting Actor, Drama
WINNER: Matthew Macfadyen, Succession
Nicholas Braun, Succession
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Kieran Culkin, Succession
Park Hae-Soo, Squid Game
Matthew Macfadyen, Succession
John Turturro, Severance
Christopher Walken, Severance
Oh Young-Soo, Squid Game
Supporting Actor, Comedy
WINNER: Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso
Anthony Carrigan, Barry
Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso
Toheeb Jimoh, Ted Lasso
Nick Mohammed, Ted Lasso
Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
Henry Winkler, Barry
Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie
WINNER: Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus
Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus
Jake Lacy, The White Lotus
Will Poulter, Dopesick
Seth Rogen, Pam & Tommy
Peter Sarsgaard, Dopesick
Michael Stuhlbarg, Dopesick
Steve Zahn, The White Lotus
Supporting Actress, Drama
WINNER: Julia Garner, Ozark
Patricia Arquette, Severance
Julia Garner, Ozark
Jung Ho-Yeon, Squid Game
Christina Ricci, Yellowjackets
Rhea Seehorn, Better Call Saul
J. Smith-Cameron, Succession
Sarah Snook, Succession
Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria
Supporting Actress, Comedy
WINNER: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
Sarah Niles, Ted Lasso
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Juno Temple, Ted Lasso
Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso
Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie
WINNER: Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus
Connie Britton, The White Lotus
Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus
Alexandria Daddario, The White Lotus
Kaitlyn Dever, Dopesick
Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus
Sydney Sweeney, The White Lotus
Mare Winningham, Dopesick
Directing, Drama
Ozark, "A Hard Way to Go" (directed by Jason Bateman)
Severance, "The We We Are" (directed by Ben Stiller)
Squid Game, "Red Light, Green Light" (directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk)
Succession, "All the Bells Say" (directed by Mark Mylod)
Succession, "The Disruption" (directed by Cathy Yan)
Succession, "Too Much Birthday" (directed by Lorene Scafaria)
Yellowjackets, "Pilot" (directed by Karyn Kusama)
Directing, Comedy
Atlanta, "New Jazz" (directed by Hiro Murai)
Barry, "710N" (directed by Bill Hader)
Hacks, "There Will Be Blood" (directed by Lucia Aniello)
The Ms. Pat Show, "Baby Daddy Groundhog Day" (directed by Mary Lou Belli)
Only Murders in the Building, "The Boy from 6B" (directed by Cherien Dabis)
Only Murders in the Building, "True Crime" (directed by Jamie Babbit)
Ted Lasso, "No Weddings and a Funeral" (directed by MJ Delaney)
Directing, Limited Series or Movie
WINNER: The White Lotus (directed by Mike White)
Dopesick, "The People vs. Purdue Pharma" (directed by Danny Strong)
The Dropout, "Green Juice" (directed by Michael Showalter)
The Dropout, "Iron Sisters" (directed by Francesca Gregorini)
Maid, "Sky Blue" (directed by John Wells)
Station Eleven, "Wheel of Fire" (directed by Hiro Murai)
The White Lotus (directed by Mike White)
Writing, Drama
Better Call Saul, "Plan and Execution" (written by Thomas Schnauz)
Ozark, "A Hard Way To Go" (written by Chris Mundy)
Severance, "The We We Are" (written by Dan Erickson)
Squid Game, "One Lucky Day (written by Hwang Dong-hyuk)
Succession, "All The Bells Say" (written by Jesse Armstrong)
Yellowjackets, "F Sharp" (written by Jonathan Lisco, Ashley Lyle, and Bart Nickerson)
Yellowjackets, "Pilot" (written by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson)
Writing, Comedy
Abbott Elementary, "Pilot" (written by Quinta Brunson)
Barry, "710N" (written by Duffy Boudreau)
Barry, "Starting Now" (written by Alec Berg and Bill Hader)
Hacks, "The One, The Only" (written by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky)
Only Murders in the Building, "True Crime" (written by Steve Martin and John Hoffman)
Ted Lasso, "No Weddings and a Funeral" (written by Jane Becker)
What We Do in the Shadows, "The Casino" (written by Sarah Naftalis)
What We Do in the Shadows, "The Wellness Center" (written by Stefani Robinson)
Writing, Limited Series or Movie
WINNER: The White Lotus (written by Mike White)
Dopesick, "The People vs. Purdue Pharma" (written by Danny Strong)
The Dropout, "I'm in a Hurry" (written by Elizabeth Meriwether)
Impeachment: American Crime Story (written by Sarah Burgess)
Maid, "Snaps" (written by Molly Smith Metzler)
Station Eleven, "Unbroken Circle" (written by Patrick Somerville)
The White Lotus (written by Mike White)
Writing, Variety Special
Ali Wong: Don Wong (written by Ali Wong)
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers The Globe - Hungary For Democracy (written by Ian Berger, Devin Delliquanti, Jennifer Flanz, Jordan Klepper, Zhubin Parang, and Scott Sherman)
Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (written by Jerrod Carmichael)
Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo) (written by Nicole Byer)
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special (written by Norm Macdonald)
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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT TUESDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Much of southeast Wyoming. Some locations impacted include
but are not limited to Douglas, Lusk, Wheatland, Torrington, Pine
Bluffs, Cheyenne, Laramie, Shirley Basin, and Muddy Gap.
WHEN...1 PM MDT Monday until 1 PM MDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from distant wildfires.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effect. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/
Weather Alert
...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 419, 429, 430, AND 432...
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through
Tuesday afternoon.
* WIND...Southeast 15 to 20 MPH with gusts 25 to 30 MPH.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum 10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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Laramie County Democratic Party pins on a table during the Politics Are A Drag! fundraiser at the Historic Atlas Theatre. in Cheyenne on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. Alyte Katilius/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Democratic Party is at risk of losing major party status if Democrats in the state don’t register and vote in the general election.
The Wyoming Secretary of State's Office reported that out of the more than 182,000 votes cast in the primary election overall, only 4.5% were for Democratic candidates. Republican candidates received 94.4% of the vote, and nonpartisan votes cast were at 1.1%.
The lopsided numbers were the result of many Democrats "crossing over" and voting Republican to support incumbent U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, who has taken a strong stance against former President Donald Trump and serves as vice-chair of the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Cheney lost to challenger Harriet Hageman by 63,709 votes.
Democrats need to meet the 10% threshold of total votes cast for any one of the offices of the statewide offices – U.S. House of Representatives, governor or secretary of state – in the general election, or else they will be considered a minor political party. Under state statute, a minor political party is a political organization that receives not less than 2% or more than 10% of the total votes cast in the same office elections.
If they received less than 2%, a representative from the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Election Division said the Democratic Party would need to petition to gain access as a provisional party.
Minor and provisional political parties must nominate through a convention, meaning only the Republican Party would be allowed to nominate candidates by primary election, if Democrats lost major party status. Laramie County Democratic Party Communications Director Lindsey Hanlon said it also impacts participation in debates. (Hanlon is also a member of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle's editorial board.)
However, Democratic Party officials said they are not concerned.
“Historically speaking, Democratic candidates for governor, U.S. House or U.S. Senate have performed well above the 10% threshold outlined in Wyoming law,” WDP Communications Director David Martin told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. “So, it’s not something we’re concerned about. We’re more concerned about issues such as quality education, making sure that public lands remain in public hands, things along those lines.”
Hanlon said she is confident that Democrats will gain the votes necessary to continue as a major party in the state, but she was distressed to see the low percentage of representation during the primary. She said she believes U.S. House candidate Lynnette GreyBull and governor candidate Terry Livingston are both fantastic candidates, and they will pull voters back to the Democratic Party.
The biggest issue she sees with voters remaining registered as Republicans is it makes it harder to send out mailers or keep track of Democratic rolls, Hanlon said. She recommends voters change their registration back to Democrat before the general election.
“It does make it harder to communicate with those voters,” she said. “For example, if we’re wanting to send out a reminder mailer, and we want to send it out to all Democrats – we’re going to end up missing any Democrat who’s currently registered as a Republican.”
Despite a low number of voters participating in the Democratic primary, the turnout of the voting age population in the state was one of the highest in the past four decades, according to the Wyoming Election Division. Close to 41% of the voting age population took part in the 2022 primary, and the last closest amount was 41.5% of the population in 1994.
It also has been a successful year in terms of the percentage of the voting age population that is registered to vote. On Aug. 16, there were 287,014 voters registered, which is the highest ever seen. It was also the highest amount in terms of voter turnout, with 182,232 filling out their ballot in the primary, or about 64%.
Jasmine Hall is the Wyoming Tribune Eagle’s state government reporter. She can be reached by email at jhall@wyomingnews.com or by phone at 307-633-3167. Follow her on Twitter @jasminerhphotos and on Instagram @jhrose25.
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LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming landed its first commitment from the class of 2023 on Monday, with three-star point guard Makaih Williams announcing his intentions to join the Cowboys next season.
Williams, a senior at Southern California Academy just north of Los Angeles, is rated by 247sports as the No. 38 point guard and No. 39 California prospect in his class.
He chose the Pokes over Ole Miss and San Francisco, and points to UW coach Jeff Linder’s track record for developing guards as a driving factor in his decision. Cowboys senior Hunter Maldonado was an all-conference selection last season, and the only player in the country to average more than 18 points, five rebounds and six assists. Drake Jeffries, meanwhile, joined the Orlando Magic on an Exhibit 10 contract this summer.
“Really just how coach Linder coaches, and how he's developed his guards over the last few years,” Williams said of what stood out to him most about the program. “It's just really a good place and fit for me. From the outside, the state itself having that close town (mindset), everybody supports the whole school. And there just being no distractions.”
Williams visited UW over the weekend, and was impressed by the facilities, noting that “everything looks brand-new and everything looks professional.” He also had a positive first impression of the players on the team.
“Everybody is a good guy,” he said. “They're good people, so it's a tight team. There's nobody that has a bad attitude or anything. Everybody just wants to hoop and get better.”
Williams had considered UW as a potential destination for a while, and was able to watch the Cowboys in-person during their 79-66 win at Cal State Fullerton last season. His visit, however, is what sealed his verbal commitment.
He got a workout in while in Laramie over the weekend, admitting he could tell the difference of Wyoming’s 7,200-foot elevation. He views this as something that will work in his and the Cowboys’ favor once he gets on campus.
“I could feel it, for sure,” Williams said. “But that's something that's going to help improve my conditioning. There's going to be an upside when home-court advantage comes.”
Williams says he tries to model his game after Ja Morant, Darius Garland and Chris Paul, as well as other top guards in the NBA. He describes himself as an all-around player that can "do a little bit of everything," and will be working on improving his shooting, defense and conditioning as he prepares to make the jump from high school to the college level.
Last season marked the Cowboys' highest winning percentage since the 1987-88 season, as the program snapped a seven-year NCAA Tournament drought. However, Williams adds that “even if they didn't have that, just how (Linder) develops his guards was the eye-opener for me.”
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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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES...
.A south swell may briefly push surf heights to advisory levels
along south facing shores through tonight.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Surf 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Through 6 AM HST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult
and dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Honolulu Police have opened an attempted murder investigation following an apparent shooting incident in the Kalihi area, Monday afternoon.
HPD officers were called out to the scene on Dillingham Boulevard, near Mokauea Street and Kalihi Street, just after 1 p.m.
According to Honolulu Medical Services (EMS), a man in his 30s was taken from the scene in serious condition suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim has not yet been identified.
So far there has been no information about a possible suspect or suspects in this incident. It is unclear what led to the shooting. No other injuries have been reported.
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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES...
.A south swell may briefly push surf heights to advisory levels
along south facing shores through tonight.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Surf 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Through 6 AM HST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult
and dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The Hawaii Department of Education is launching a pilot program that aims to expand transportation options for high school students statewide.
The program will expand subsidized county bus passes for high schoolers in grades 9 through 12.
The Expanding Ridership to Educate Students in Schools program, or EXPRESS, aims to help mitigate the impacts of the national school bus driver shortage, education officials said.
“We started this school year down roughly 90 bus drivers, and every bus we can reassign will help us to prioritize impacted routes at our elementary and intermediate schools. We thank our county transportation partners and our high school students for being a part of the solution,” said Superintendent Keith Hayashi.
Officials say that expanding free bus transportation services will benefit more than 21,000 students who are currently ineligible because they live within the walk zone of their school campus.
Interested students with an active HIDOE student ID number may sign up now. Tap here to learn more.
“Like other school districts across the nation, Hawaii is addressing a shortage of school bus drivers that has led to canceled routes, schedule delays and passenger waitlists, as our contractors work hard to maintain services with fewer drivers,” Hayashi said.
Approved applicants will receive a confirmation and their county bus pass directly through their school, officials said.
Oahu recipients will receive one county pass that will be valid through July 2023. The City & County of Honolulu will be funding the cost of passes on Oahu for June and July 2023.
Recipients on Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Island will receive passes that are good for each month through July 2023.
Parents and guardians will be responsible for finding the nearest county bus route to and from their student’s school and for finding the safest walking routes to and from the nearest bus stops.
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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES...
.A south swell may briefly push surf heights to advisory levels
along south facing shores through tonight.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Surf 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Through 6 AM HST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult
and dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
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KANEOHE, Hawaii (KITV4) -A Kaneohe restaurant made its new home in the former Dean's Drive Inn location.
Cafe Kalawe, owned by the husband and wife team, Raymond and Kalawe, moved their tiny restaurant from Kawa Street down the street on William Henry Road.
On its Facebook page, the owners wrote: "MAHALO NUI to all of our customers, family, and friends who have helped with blessing us during our first week at our New Location! Our cup overfloweth, and we praise Ke Akua for blessing us in abundance."
Known for its ono breakfast of the loco moco with gravy all over, chopped steak plate, and save room for the delicious desserts!
Dean's Drive Inn's owner announced its closure in June, citing rising food and supply costs.
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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES...
.A south swell may briefly push surf heights to advisory levels
along south facing shores through tonight.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Surf 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Through 6 AM HST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult
and dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- All remaining mask mandates for University of Hawaii campuses and properties will be lifted on Friday, September 16, school officials announced in a statement.
Masks are currently required in classrooms, shared laboratory spaces and confined educational spaces.
Recommendations from UH medical and public health experts, as well as state and federal guidance, led to the decision to lift the mask requirements.
In a statement, UH noted that "masks are still strongly encouraged in crowded indoor spaces and required for those who have contracted the virus."
“Mahalo for all you have done to elevate our collective understanding of personal safety during this devastating pandemic,” said UH President David Lassner in an email to the 10-campus system announcing the update last week. “You have demonstrated our capacity to look beyond ourselves and to care for others.”
"UH will continue to remain highly vigilant, and COVID-19 restrictions may be quickly reinstated, if conditions change and warrant stronger measures,” Lassner added.
Lassner also asked for respect for an individual's choice to continue to wear a mask.
University of Hawaii COVID guidelines can be found here.
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Kathryn spent the last decade in the Bay Area working in nonprofits, education, and communications consulting. She has a B.A. in English from St. Mary's College of CA and an M.A. in Public Affairs and Politics from the University of San Francisco.
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Gasoline Gypsies to host video game release party at Sperry’s Arcadehouse
Music, food and video games: a perfect combination for the Gasoline Gypsies and Sperry’s Arcadehouse.
Gasoline Gypsies, a Michigan-based band, will be at Sperry’s Arcadehouse in downtown Port Huron Friday for a video game release party. They teamed up with longtime friend and founder of Kelsoft, Kelly McGeary, to create a video game based on the band. McGeary said the game took a little over two years to develop.
“I’m excited and a little nervous,” he said. “The game came out so much bigger than I intended.”
The party is from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at www.givebutter.com/GGgame. Patreon members get in for free. Food and drinks will be provided by Sperry's.
The Gasoline Gypsies Game is an 8-bit style game with 14 levels and bosses. Players can choose to play as the band members, Caleb Malooney, Neal Love, Steve Briere and Joe Makowski. The game also has a few, unlockable minigames people can enjoy.
Each level is based on a place in Michigan. Although it was unintentional, one level may remind players of Sperry’s Arcadehouse.
“All the levels are loosely based on different locations and the arcade level kind of looks like Sperry’s,” McGeary said. “It was funny because we weren’t planning that, and the arcadehouse wasn’t even open when I made that level.”
Steven Potter, assistant manager of Sperry’s, said he has been working with McGeary and Malooney for a few weeks to organize the event. He said everyone at Sperry’s is excited for the release party.
“We’re happy to be a part of this and I think it’s a really cool opportunity for everyone involved,” Potter said.
Although the party starts at 8 p.m., Patreon members who show up at 7 p.m. will be able to play the game on one of the screens at Sperry’s. The Gasoline Gypsies will be hanging out with the party goers. Additionally, they will do a half hour acoustic set.
Malooney said he and the rest of the band are looking forward to the event.
“I really thought this would be a one-level, goofy game that people could download for free,” he said. “Now, two years later, it’s a full-fledged video game, so that’s pretty cool.”
The Gasoline Gypsies Game will be available on IOS, Android and Windows. People attending the party will be given mobile keys to download the game on their preferred platform as well.
Contact McKenna Golat at mgolat@gannett.com or (810) 292-0122.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinox Strategy Partners' Managing Director Lana Manganiello has been named to Consulting magazine's 2022 'Women Leaders in Consulting' list. The award recognizes top women executives who are making a profound difference for their firms, clients, and future leaders. Manganiello is recognized in the Diversity Champion category for her work with clients and in the community to improve equity, inclusion and belonging.
"One of Lana's key motivations is to provide our clients with the resources and training necessary to ensure women and diverse attorneys feel supported, connected and prepared to be successful in the legal profession," said Equinox Strategy Partners' Managing Partner Jonathan R. Fitzgarrald. "Her work directly impacts our clients' ability to attract and retain diverse attorneys."
Trained and certified through Cornell University in Diversity and Inclusion, Manganiello is committed to working with law firm clients to attract, retain and develop diverse professionals and ultimately improve diversity in leadership within the legal profession. Manganiello and her team developed the Associate Advancement Accelerator to realize a professional's full potential early on in their career and thwart the root causes of burnout. She found that career satisfaction and retention increase when firms invest in training and development programs that facilitate meaningful relationships internally and further the skills and techniques required to develop and expand a book of business.
"We've seen how investing in the success of all professionals early on, coaching them on the skills necessary to thrive at a firm and in the profession, is a key component to a successful Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative," said Manganiello. "As we settle into a shifting hybrid work environment, these facilitated opportunities to connect and learn are even more significant."
Recently recognized as an 'Inspirational Woman' by Los Angeles Times and as a 'DE&I Community Impact Award' honoree by the Los Angeles Business Journal, Manganiello volunteers her time with several nonprofit organizations throughout Southern California. She is committed to improving equity and access to justice and legal services for all in her community and for the last three years, has served as Vice President on the Board of Directors and Chair of the Marketing Committee for Counsel for Justice (CFJ), the Los Angeles County Bar Association's pro-bono arm providing equal access to legal services in the community. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the San Diego County Bar Foundation and is the Membership Chair of the Legal Marketing Association's Los Angeles Steering Committee. She is Co-Chair of the DEI and Professional Development Sections for the National Association for Law Placement (NALP).
Equinox Strategy Partners, headquartered in Los Angeles with additional offices in New York and San Diego, concentrates on training and coaching service professionals and firms. Manganiello and the team at Equinox Strategy Partners facilitate 12-month, business development coaching and training programs that instill the client development and service skills required to sustain a growing practice. Clients report that participation in the programs have increased revenue by an average of 21 percent annually.
EQUINOX STRATEGY PARTNERS provides service professionals in law, accounting and business management firms with strategies for growth. With offices in Los Angeles and in New York, their professionals provide firms nationwide with strategies for driving revenue and boosting market visibility.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from Georgia and Illinois will have the opportunity this week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The two space-to-Earth calls will air live Tuesday, Sept. 13, and Thursday, Sept. 15, on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website.
NASA astronaut Bob Hines and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti will answer prerecorded questions from students across Chicago at 10:15 a.m. EDT Tuesday, Sept. 13, as part of Junior Achievement of Chicago's Space Week, which provides students with an authentic look at living and working in space. The organization partners with schools to empower students and give them tools for financial success. Media interested in covering the event should contact Lindsey Palaschak at: lpalaschak@jachicago.org or 219-677-8902.
NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren will answer prerecorded questions from students at Franklin County High School in Carnesville, Georgia, at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. The downlink is part of a series of career events encouraging students to consider STEM careers and explore how non-aerospace industries support NASA missions. Media interested in covering the event should contact Andrew Fowler at: Andrew.fowler@franklin.k12.ga.us or 706-384-4525.
For more than 21 years, astronauts have continuously lived and worked aboard the space station, testing technologies, performing science, and developing the skills needed to explore farther from Earth. Astronauts living in space aboard the orbiting laboratory communicate with NASA's Mission Control Center in Houston 24 hours a day through the Near Space Network Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS).
Through Artemis, NASA will send astronauts to the Moon to prepare for future human exploration of Mars. Inspiring the next generation of explorers – the Artemis Generation – ensures America will continue to lead in space exploration and discovery.
See videos and lesson plans highlighting research on the International Space Station at:
https://www.nasa.gov/stemonstation
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HONG KONG, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HashKey Capital Limited (together with its affiliates, the 'HashKey Group'), has been granted an uplift of its Type 9 asset management license by the Securities and Futures Commission ('SFC') of Hong Kong, so as to manage a portfolio of 100% virtual assets.
HashKey Capital Limited is part of HashKey Capital, the investment arm of the HashKey Group and one of the leading crypto-native asset managers in Asia. HashKey Capital or its affiliates serve as general partners in managing investment funds focusing on digital assets and the blockchain ecosystem.
Following the uplift, HashKey Capital Limited will be allowed to manage funds exclusively investing in virtual assets in compliance with the SFC's regulations, joining the first batch of Hong Kong's few licensed virtual asset managers.
Commenting on the milestone, HashKey Group Chairman Dr. Xiao Feng said, "HashKey Group was among the first enthusiasts and advocates of the crypto industry. We are dedicated to the development of the blockchain and crypto ecosystem, and it has long been our goal to actively support regulation while aiding the industry's sustainable growth. This Type 9 license uplift reinforces our commitment to fostering and advancing the blockchain community in Hong Kong and across Asia."
In October 2019, the SFC published "Proforma Terms and Conditions for Licensed Corporations which Manage Portfolios that Invest in Virtual Assets." The document outlines the operational and regulatory compliance requirements it expects of asset managers seeking to expand their business scope to incorporate virtual asset investment.
In line with its global ambition, the HashKey Group has always insisted on being fully compliant with and fully respecting local jurisdictional rules. As a result, it has gradually developed an ecosystem that connects Web3 entrepreneurs, developers, communities, and decision-makers who all share the same vision for building a fair, sustainable environment in support of the long-term growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries.
About HashKey Capital
HashKey Capital is an asset manager investing exclusively in blockchain technology and digital assets, managing over US$1 billion in client assets since its inception. As one of the largest crypto funds based in Asia and known for being Ethereum's earliest corporate investor in the region, its mission is to bridge crypto to the mainstream while connecting Web2 and Web3. HashKey Capital operates in Hong Kong and Singapore, with strong connection in Japan and the U.S., and has invested in over 200 projects from public chains, protocols, DeFi, CeFi, Web3 infrastructure, NFT to Metaverse since 2015.
For more information, please contact:
Siya Yang
siya.yang@hashkey.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG is stepping up efforts to develop artificial intelligence(AI) that support humans in learning and expanding their creativity in art and design practices by leveraging the joint academic research partnership with Parsons School of Design, the No. 1 U.S. art and design school.
LG AI Research, the AI research hub of South Korean conglomerate LG Group, today made the "LG AI Research & TNS Parsons Collaboration" at the campus of Parsons School of Design (Parsons) at The New School in New York.
LG AI Research will do a broad range of joint research for advanced AI technologies and emerging research domains in creativity and technology with the world's renowned experts in fashion, design, and media at Parsons for three years.
LG AI Research and Parsons will engage in collaborative academic research activities that will facilitate the development of AI-enabled applications in design and art practices and disseminate its findings through publications and public events. One of the initial goals of the partnership is to examine how generative AI technology can be meaningfully integrated into the everyday practices of artists and designers.
LG AI Research plans to integrate all the research outcomes into the "EXAONE Atelier", an ideation AI platform that supports collaborative work between AI and designers and artists. It will be based on the LG AI Research's super-giant AI, named EXAONE, a multi-modal AI that has learned over 600 billion corpora and 350 million high-resolution images, and can convert texts and images freely.
"EXAONE Atelier" is expected to be the first ideation AI platform based on the super-giant AI that is designed to support artists and designers to expand their creativity in their professional practices.
An LG AI Research official said, "Through interviews with Parsons, LG AI Research team identified the features of super-giant AI EXAONE that need to be tuned to collaborate with artists and designers. The EXAONE Atelier also has been developing by harmonizing the power of EXAONE and the idea of structural creation process through diverse combinations of thoughts rather than just creating something out of nothing."
The partnership between Parsons and LG AI Research formally launches on September 14 at the Creativity & AI Inaugural Symposium with a significant question: "What is the current trajectory of AI technology's impact on the creative industries, and what kind of future can be co-created through collaboration between the technology and creative communities?
In addition, LG AI Research will support a hackathon from September 17-18 to research how emerging creative professionals can incorporate AI in their creative process and reflect on its implications critically.
Moving forward, LG AI Research will continue to upgrade the EXAONE Atelier by integrating insights from the joint research project into the platform, as well as widen the collaboration opportunities with other global and domestic partners in Korea.
Kyunghoon Bae, Chief of LG AI Research, said, "Through a deeper level of collaboration with Parsons, LG AI Research would like to develop an expert AI, which could maximize human creativity and productivity by understanding not only thoughts and ideas but also knowhow and expertise from a variety of expert humans. Moreover, we will continue to improve and polish the EXAONE Atelier to become as a state-of-the-art global ideation AI platform that helps all humans become designers and artists as long as they have ideas, not just as a drawing tool."
Cynthia Lawson Jaramillo, Dean of the School of Design Strategies of Parsons School of Design, added, "I'm delighted to see this partnership between LG AI Research and Parsons School of Design. For more than 125 years, Parsons has been committed to the forefront of art and design education. This partnership further solidifies that commitment, as what is more future-facing than exploring the intersections of art, design, creativity, and AI."
"In the School of Design Strategies, we design the immaterial: systems, services, communities, futures, and more. We always focused on the world's most complex issues. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes of this partnership, and I'm excited by how transformative I expect it will be for all involved," Lawson said.
Ben Barry, Dean of the School of Fashion of Parsons School of Design, said, "With the leadership of Professor Jeongki Lim, this partnership between Parsons and LG will cultivate critical dialogue and insights about the relationship between AI and creativity. It will provide opportunities for Parsons students and faculty to work alongside LG industry leaders to explore emerging issues that arise when human and non-human actors engage in collective creative practice. This research will create a research agenda for creativity and technology that will impact industry and academic practice for years to come."
About LG AI Research
Launched in December 2020 as an affiliate of South Korean conglomerate LG Group, LG AI Research aims to lead the next epoch of artificial intelligence (AI) to realize a promising future by providing optimal research environments and leveraging state-of-the-art AI technologies.
For more information, visit www.lgresearch.ai.
About Parsons School of Design
Parsons School of Design is one of the leading institutions for art and design education in the world. Based in New York but active around the world, the school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the full spectrum of art and design disciplines. Critical thinking and collaboration are at the heart of a Parsons education. Parsons graduates are leaders in their respective fields, with a shared commitment to creatively and critically addressing the complexities of life in the 21st century.
For more information, visit www.newschool.edu/parsons.
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MoonXBT, the next generation copy trading platform focusing on crypto from spot trading to derivatives, was picked into a list of the "12 Best Crypto Copy Trading Platforms in 2022 for New Traders" by Bybit, a crypto pioneering exchange who ranked No. 8 in derivative trading on coin market cap.
Early this year, The Insight Partners released a report on social trading platforms forecasting that the market size of social trading platforms will double from $2.2 billion to almost $4 billion in the next few years. Trading has been around for thousands of years, but one of the hottest trends right now is social trading. And at its core is the copy trading function which allows users to mimic professional traders' strategies and have their orders executed automatically.
There has been an offspring of copy trading exchanges growing up for the past years. Among them is MoonXBT which is "an excellent platform for replicating the trading results of profitable seasoned traders", according to Bybit. Just like what this peer who has been an OG in copy trading described, despite that MoonXBT is relatively new, it is already making a name in copy trading due to its excellent deals and infinite capabilities.
High liquidity and fast settlement
MoonXBT now has a full product line including future contract, warrant option, spot trading, perpetual swap and OTC trading, but it started out focusing on future contracts which makes it stand out quickly from all the other copy trading platforms.
MoonXBT's contract is called liquid contract which by its name indicates the strong liquidity behind it. Along with its upgraded contract structure, MoonXB's light contract processing time is one of the fastest in the industry. Liquidity as well as processing time are vital to contract trading which can directly affect the earnings of the investors.
Now, most of the copy trading platforms apply copy trading to contract trading and contract trading only. For the development of copy trading which most new traders see as a way to learn derivative trading, it is important to guarantee the contract product itself is liquid and fast. And MoonXBT does so which results in its instant growth of popularity as a copy trading platform.
Good social vibes in community
During the last two years, there has been a significant increase in the growth of individual investors. In America alone, millions of new users have downloaded some sort of trading applications for the first time. Meanwhile, it is found that more and more young investors are investing in cryptocurrencies over stocks.
For these new users, it was found that more or less of them would follow some sort of influencers to get trading tips. In the media landscape nowadays, social media play a vital role even in the crypto world. MoonXBT has garnered many excellent trading influencers on the platform whom users can follow and even copy trade.
Moreover, MoonXBT also has many social trading tools such as forums, trading battle and so forth to enhance the communication between traders and strengthen the integration of social interactions and transactions.
MoonXBT now has a community with a very wide reach. The platform can be accessed in over 60 countries with community members mainly coming from Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Russia and Latin America. Community with such a diverse cultural background has nurtured a vibrant communicating environment which helps MoonXBT to become a better copy trading platform.
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualstar Corporation (OTC Pink: QBAK) (the "Company"), announced today that, on future dates to be announced by the Company, it will effect a reverse stock split of its common stock at a ratio of 1 post-split share for every 1,000 pre-split shares (the "Reverse Split"), and subsequently effect a forward stock split of its common stock at a ratio of 1,000 post-split shares for every 1 pre-split share (the "Forward Split", and jointly with the Reverse Split, the "Reverse/Forward Split").
The Board of Directors and shareholders of a majority of the Company's outstanding shares have approved the Reverse/Forward Split, which will become effective after approval from the California Secretary of State, expected in the next 7 to 10 business days.
At the date of the Reverse Split, every 1,000 shares of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock will be converted automatically into one issued and outstanding share of common stock. The Reverse Split will affect all shareholders uniformly and will not alter any shareholder's percentage interest in the Company's equity, except to the extent that the Reverse Split results in a shareholder owning a fractional share. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the Reverse Split. Shareholders who would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share instead will become entitled to receive a cash payment equal to $2.25 per common share outstanding (or $2,250.00 per share after giving effect to the Reverse Split). However, if a shareholder holds at least 1,000 shares of common stock at the time of the Reverse Split, any fractional share in such account relating to the Reverse Split will not be cashed out, but instead will be subject to the Forward Split, such that the shareholder's number of shares of common stock will be unchanged following the Reverse/Forward Split.
At the date of the Forward Split, every one share of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock will be converted automatically into 1,000 issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The Forward Split will affect all shareholders uniformly and will not alter any shareholder's percentage interest in the Company's equity.
All options of the Company outstanding immediately prior to the Reverse Split will be appropriately adjusted by dividing the number of shares of common stock into which the options are exercisable or convertible by 1,000 and multiplying the exercise or conversion price thereof by 1,000. Thereafter, all options of the Company outstanding following the Reverse Split, but immediately prior to the Forward Split, will be appropriately adjusted by multiplying the number of shares of common stock into which the options are exercisable or convertible by 1,000 and dividing the exercise or conversion price thereof by 1,000.
Shareholders with shares in brokerage accounts should direct any questions concerning the Reverse/Forward Split to their broker; all other shareholders may direct questions to the Company's transfer agent, Equiniti, at EQ Shareowner Services toll-free at 1-866-877-6270.
About Qualstar Corporation
Qualstar, founded in 1984, is a diversified electronics manufacturer specializing in data storage and power supplies. Qualstar is a leading provider of high efficiency and high-density power supplies marketed under the N2PowerTM brand, and of data storage systems marketed under the QualstarTM brand. Our N2Power power supply products provide compact and efficient power conversion for a wide variety of industries and applications including, but not limited to, telecom, networking, broadcast, industrial, lighting, gaming and test equipment. Our Qualstar data storage products are used to provide highly scalable and reliable solutions to store and retrieve very large quantities of electronic data. Qualstar's products are known throughout the world for high quality and Simply ReliableTM designs that provide years of trouble-free service. More information is available at www.qualstar.com or www.n2power.com or by phone at 805-583-7744.
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This press release may contain certain statements relating to future results which are forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts, but instead represent only the Company's belief regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's control. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. It is possible that the Company's actual results and financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition indicated in these forward-looking statements, depending on factors including risks and uncertainties related to market conditions, and the Company's current and future capital requirements and its ability to raise additional funds to satisfy its capital needs. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur or of which we hereafter become aware.
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BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Home to over 600 enterprises in the incense industry, the Putian Arts and Crafts City has seen a total output value of over 6 billion yuan (about 865.2 million U.S. dollars), making Putian City in east China's Fujian Province one of the largest global hubs for agarwood and sandalwood, which are major raw materials for incense artworks and products.
Based on its long-standing tradition of using and trading incense, the Licheng Disrict in the city is pushing forwards transformation and upgrade of the arts and crafts industry.
To this end, local enterprises are making great efforts in designing, processing and marketing, to build the country's first online and offline trading platform of the incense industry, Chinese incense culture showroom, and Chinese incense production center. The enterprises are also working on extending the incense industrial chain, making incense-related products better integrate with tea, meditation, music, painting and cuisine.
As a supporting facility of Putian's arts and crafts base, an incense culture industrial park is under construction. The industrial park is aimed to integrate incense culture with new technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI), showcases and popularizes incense culture, by designing "incense scenery" for tourists, holding exchanges events and competitions, and staging incense-related art performances.
It will also coordinate with traditional industries in Putian, including gold and jewellery industry and shoe industry, to form a synergy of industrial chains.
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JMU entering bye week before facing top Sun Belt opponent
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - After the first two weeks of the fall football season, JMU is undefeated as an FBS team.
The Dukes have posted statement wins against Middle Tennessee and Norfolk State. They enter a bye week on Saturday before kicking off Sun Belt Conference play against a formidable opponent, Appalachian State.
App State is coming off a major upset against sixth-ranked Texas A&M. In week one, the Mountaineers dropped a 61-63 contest against North Carolina. Against the Aggies, App State quarterback Chase Brice went 15-of-30 for 134 yards and one touchdown. Brice and the Mountaineers were picked to repeat as the East Division champion in the 2022 Sun Belt preseason poll.
Meanwhile, JMU starting quarterback Todd Centeio had a historic start to his career as a Duke, tying the single-game record for touchdown passes when he threw six during the season opener against Middle Tennessee. This past weekend, the coaching staff gave younger players a chance to take snaps under the lights.
Backup quarterbacks Billy Atkins and Alonza Barnett III had the chance to compete against Norfolk State. Atkins went 6-of-7 for 48 yards and one touchdown, while freshman Barnett completed a 14-yard pass.
“It’s valuable in terms of game experience and rewarding people for the hard work they’ve put in during practice,” said JMU Head Coach Curt Cignetti. “We like to play these guys so they get that reward and experience without questioning benefits down the road.”
JMU faces App State on the road on September 24th at 3:30 p.m. Fans can follow the game on ESPN+.
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Port Republic Road Action Plan presented to Waynesboro City Council
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - Waynesboro City Council met on Monday with a number of items on the agenda including a presentation on the Port Republic Road Action Plan.
The plan was created by city leaders and community members. On Monday, Leslie Tate, the city director of community development, detailed the plan for the council.
“As with all plans, how do we prevent this one from being one that sits on the shelf, how do we continue the momentum,” Tate asked. “As discussed in our steering committee meetings it will certainly be a mixture of neighborhood and city investment that will produce the measures of success that are identified as benchmarks in the plan.”
Dr. Amy Tillerson-Brown also said a few words at the meeting. Dr. Tillerson-Brown is a part of the Port Republic Road Historical and Community Association.
“We’d like to join with you all to continue this momentum while it is there because we don’t want to be before you in 2033 singing the same old song,” she added.
There was no immediate action on the plan Monday night. You can read the full history of the area and the action plan, by clicking here.
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Alleged animal abuser set for psychological evaluation
Published: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:20 PM EDT|Updated: 6 hours ago
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Va. (WVVA) - Eric Rose of Raven, Virginia is set to appear back in court later this year. Rose has been released twice on bond and is set to undergo a psychological evaluation. Rose was first charged with a misdemeanor and released on a $1,500 bond after video surfaced of him appearing to act violently towards his dog Charlie.
He claimed at the time he let the dog run away. Charlie’s remains were later found in a bag near Rose’s home. Rose was then charged with felony animal cruelty resulting in death. He was again released on a $1,500 bond.
Rose was in court last week and his trial has been continued until December. We will continue to monitor developments with this story.
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Bluefield Coal and Mining Show prepares for Wednesday opening
BRUSH FORK, W.Va. (WVVA) - Following a 3-year break due to COVID-19, the Bluefield Coal and Mining Show is set to return to the Brush Fork Armory on Wednesday and Thursday.
As of Monday, leaders said the show was already at vendor capacity, with 165 already set to go on Wednesday.
“It’s a win-win for everybody. For the community, for the vendors, for the industry and for the people who decide to come and volunteer,” said volunteer Craig Stout.
“We still got a lot of work to do, but we’ll be ready to go Wednesday morning, get to see everyone,” said Jarrod Bailey, Executive Vice President of Highland Industries.
Bailey and his company are one of many set to show off everything from underground mining equipment to new safety and technology products and services. The mining industry isn’t the only group set to benefit however.
“We’re here to showcase our community as well. I think Bluefield has a lot of things to offer,” said Ben Ramsey, Director of Operations for the Bluefield Coal and Mining Show. “It’s definitely millions and millions of dolalrs that this show brings in economic impact to our Mercer County, Tazewell County area.”
“We actually have, this year, become an international show. I think this is the first time that we’ve had anybody from across the pond,” said Jeff Disibbio, President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias.
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Klamath County Jail
As of Monday morning, there were 110 persons in custody in Klamath County Jail, which has a capacity 152.
Klamath County Jail
As of Monday morning, there were 110 persons in custody in Klamath County Jail, which has a capacity 152.
Booked in Klamath County
Friday, Sept. 9
Tony Lano Delarosa; 45; Klamath Falls; failure to appear; released after posting 10 percent of $5,000 bail.
Christopher Jonathan English; 44; Longview, Wash.; DUII; booked and released.
James Solar Kirk; 44; probation violation; held without bond.
Jose Miguel Mendoza; 21; Klamath Falls; DUII; booked and released.
Phillip Eugene Gour; 25; Klamath Falls; probation violation; released after posting 10 percent of $7,500 bond.
Dean Anthony Perez-Parmentier; 38; Klamath Falls; criminal mischief, second degree; criminal trespassing, second degree; released after posting 10 percent of $10,000 bail.
Saturday, Sept. 10
Joel Alejandro Mendoza; 27; Klamath Falls; contempt of court, violating restraining order; released after posting 10 percent of $5,000 bail.
Christina Lynn Bates; 30; Bonanza; violation of restraining order; held in leiu of $5,000 bond.
Jace Adam Womack; 31; Klamath Falls; three counts failure to appear; held in lieu of $10,000 bond.
Vicente Alvarez Lameres; 46; Klamath Falls; violation of transitional leave; held without bond.
Justin Thomas Churich; 29; La Pine; assault, fourth degree [witness by minor child]; strangulation; held in lieu of $30,000 bond.
Chynna Marie Kent; 31; Klamath Falls; theft, first degree; released after posting 10 percent of $10,000 bail.
Alec Trey Barnes; 18; Klamath Falls; unauthorized use of motor vehicle; released after posting 10 percent of $10,000 bail.
Derrick Lydell McNair; 41; Klamath Falls; two counts failure to appear; released after posting 10 percent of $10,000 bond.
James Jordan Ireland; 28; Klamath Falls; probation violation; held in lieu of $7,500 bond.
James Ray Garner; 33; Klamath Falls; assault, fourth degree [domestic abuse]; held in lieu of $15,000 bond.
Joshua Wolf Haynes; 26; Klamath Falls; menacing; unlawful use of weapon; criminal mischief, second degree; harassment; assault on public safety officer; disorderly conduct, first degree; resisting arrest; held in lieu of $48,000 bond.
Jessica Lynn Perez; 37; four counts failure to appear; held in lieu of $20,000 bond.
Sunday, Sept. 12
Valentino Ricky Rodriguez; 40; Klamath Falls; DUII; felon in possession of weapon; held in lieu of $12,500 bond.
Ronald Edward Zigler; 50; Klamath Falls; probation violation; held in lieu of $10,000 bond.
Jessica Lynn Perez; 37; four counts failure to appear; held in lieui of $20,000 bond.
Blair Eugene Ross; 34; Klamath Falls; assault, fourth degree [domestic abuse]; strangulation; held in lieu of $30,000 bond.
Lacey Ann Grimsley-Jackson; 30; Klamath Falls; five counts failure to appear; held in lieu of $20,000 bond.
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What’s your earliest memory, the first thing you recall seeing and have never forgotten?
I was a baby, crying in my crib, all alone in the dark. Suddenly, through a window, I saw the moon. And the moon saw me. I smiled and the moon smiled back. Then it reached down to wrap me up in its long arms of light. And I fell fast asleep.
Did that really happen? I don’t know. But I think of it whenever I see the moon, or feel afraid. It always makes me smile.
True vision – the ability to see with more than our eyes – is one of life’s finest gifts.
As a child, I used that gift to find my way through a troubled world. A look on my mother’s face would tell me to leave her be. A path in the woods would lead to a place of peace. A dog at my heels told me I had a friend. And a sunset on the mountain would sing of life’s beauty and promise me better days ahead.
When I was 4 years old, my mother introduced me to what looked like a sack of potatoes wrapped in a yellow blanket.
“What is that?” I said.
“That’s your brother,” she said. “Call him Joe.”
She didn’t say he was a prophet, but I could see it in his eyes. When Joe was 6 months old, crawling like a box turtle that’s chasing a beetle, my mother told me he was blind.
“He can’t be blind,” I said. “He always smiles at my face.”
“He smiles at your voice,” she said. “He’ll never see your face.”
From that day to this, thanks to my brother, vision is a gift that I never take for granted.
Joe taught me both to see and to hear. He opened my eyes and my ears and even my heart to sights and sounds and feelings that I had never noticed.
“Sister,” he’d say, “what does that look like?” And I’d try to describe the wind in the trees or the ticking of a clock or the color of a cardinal’s wings, so many pieces of life’s beautiful puzzle that I had never put into words.
He’d say, “Hey, listen! Mama’s home!” Then our old Ford would pull into the yard. He knew every car and its driver by the rattle of its engine and the growl of its tires on the road.
Singing him to sleep was a chore, but it was easier to sing than to argue. When he finally drifted off, he’d keep my thumb locked in his fist. Some chores are worth doing to feel needed.
Joe and I have lived our adult lives thousands of miles apart, but somehow we’ve stayed close.
We both were married (Joe for 10 years, I for 30) to wonderful people. Losing them to cancer taught us how to grieve, a lesson we never wanted to learn. We also lost our mother, stepfather and younger brother. And with every loss, we grew closer.
Our view of the world is never complete without insight and imagination. We need to picture everyone and everything not only with our eyes, but with our minds and hearts and souls.
We can choose to look for the best in life, in strangers and loved ones (even loved ones we don’t like); to find hope in despair, courage in fear, joy in sorrow and gratitude in need; to be kind and offer forgiveness and grace, even to ourselves.
True vision is a never failing belief in better days to come.
When my children were born, I wanted the first thing they saw in life to be love. So I held them up to my face and waited until they opened their eyes and looked into mine. Then I smiled and said, “I am your mama. And I will love you forever.”
Now they have children that I think of as my own. Every day I close my eyes and picture them, one and all, at their absolute healthiest, happiest and best. I hope they picture it, too.
My totally blind brother is blessed with true vision. He lives alone, can barely walk, but seldom complains. Instead, he talks about the good he sees in life, the kindnesses of people in his church and how much he loves the Clemson Tigers.
If we look for the best, we will find it. Just close your eyes and look around you. As Joe likes to say, even a blind man can see it.
Sharon Randall is the author of “The World and Then Some.” She can be reached at P.O. Box 922, Carmel Valley CA 93924, or www.sharonrandall.com
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