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After many months of me complaining to Merriam-Webster’s “Contact Us” page, the savvy Merry Webbers have added 370 new words to the dictionary.
Whether you love the new words or hate them, they made the cut. Keep in mind, the dictionary’s job is to include and define words that are part of our cultural lexicon. Let’s hit a few highlights from the new list.
Space force: this is the term for our official branch of the military tasked with keeping us safe from Darth Vader. Now the Coast Guard has someone to make fun of.
Shrinkflation: when a product gets smaller but continues to cost the same amount. For example, if you go to the store to buy Simply Lemonade, you’ll pay the same amount of money for a 52-ounce bottle, while the bottle used to be 59 ounces.
Booster dose: an extra dose of a “therapeutic agent” to increase the effectiveness of a previous dose. For instance, I benefit from a booster dose of chai when my morning allotment of caffeine wears off.
Pumpkin spice: happy fall, y’all. This word addition only makes sense for M-W’s September list, as we’re entering pumpkin-everything season. I’m happy to add pumpkin spice to my dictionary as well as my chai.
Magnet fishing: as if beach crawling with a metal detector weren’t enough of a hobby, now people have rigged strong magnets to the end of a rope (picture a fishing pole with a magnet on the end) to reel in underwater metallic objects.
Sponcon: sponsored content in social media posts. Sponcon is popular among so-called influencers whose online followers look to them to make decisions on everything from clothing to teeth-whitening treatments.
Metaverse (two definitions): 1) the incessant virtual/online world where everything is interconnected, especially as it relates to Facebook and it’s over-arching parent company called Meta. 2) The theory that there are multiple versions of the universe on separate planes of existence. In another version of the metaverse, I have become wealthy from my commentary on the English language.
I’m happy to report that some of the common slang words of my son’s favorite YouTubers made the new list, including “yeet” (to throw with excessive force), “sus” (short for “suspect”), “janky” (of very poor quality) and “cringe” (excessively embarrassing or awkward).
Which word do you think should be added next? Which word do you want to see removed from the dictionary? Feel free to yeet your ideas my way.
Curtis Honeycutt is an award-winning syndicated humor columnist and author. Connect with him at curtishoneycutt.com.
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Hello, dear readers, and welcome to our monthly letters column. We have a lot to talk about, so we’ll dive right in.
• In a column about coffee, we discussed research that linked daily coffee consumption to lower rates of cognitive decline. This prompted a question from a reader. “Does drinking decaf provide the same health benefits as regular coffee?” she asked. “I am 71 years old and seldom drink ‘real’ coffee. It would be nice to get the same health benefits from my decaf.”
It’s a tricky question because not all studies into the health benefits of coffee distinguish between decaf and the full-strength variety, or they don’t include decaf at all. However, a survey of coffee studies that did address decaf found that many of the same health benefits are found in both beverages. These include a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes, certain neurogenerative diseases and cognitive decline. The benefits of coffee are attributed to the numerous organic compounds and antioxidants it contains. Even after the chemical process to remove caffeine, it has been determined that the majority of these compounds remain in decaf.
• We recently wrote about research that found people with naturally red hair can have a higher tolerance to pain medication than the rest of the population. That means redheads can require higher doses of some pain-killing medications and of anesthesia. This prompted a letter from a reader in Pennsylvania about her late husband’s struggles with pain management. “He suffered from chronic pain related to degenerative arthritis, but the doses of pain medications that he was prescribed never really worked,” she wrote. “Doctors were hesitant to (increase them) because of the massive problem of substance abuse. He was a true redhead – his trademark was a red beard. Perhaps this study helps to explain his journey through pain.”
• With the gut microbiome a popular topic in our columns, we often discuss the colon. This led to a question from a reader with a family history of colon cancer. “Does everyone have the same diameter and length of colon, or does it correspond to one’s height or weight?” they asked. “Several aunts and uncles died from colon cancer, and their tumors were very high up. I always worry the doctor won’t advance far enough during a colonoscopy.”
The colon, which is shaped roughly like an inverted letter U, is the final portion of the gastrointestinal tract. There is a correlation between height and the length of the colon. Also, women tend to have a longer colon than men. A curve in the colon, known as the hepatic flexure, can present difficulty in a colonoscopy if it is too sharp or too narrow. In these patients, it can be worthwhile to use the smaller pediatric colonoscope. Let your doctor know about your family history, and ask if this is a useful option for you.
Thank you, as always, to everyone who took the time to write. We love hearing from you. And to those self-described “old farts” who wrote to thank us for the flatulence column – very cheeky, but you made us laugh.
Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of medicine at UCLA Health. Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health.
Send your questions to askthedoctors@mednet.ucla.edu, or write: Ask the Doctors, c/o UCLA Health Sciences Media Relations, 10960 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1955, Los Angeles, CA, 90024. Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot be provided.
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Carol Palmer Bailey, right, embraces former neighbor, Aline Terry, who was married to the late John Terry, 1949 Tulelake homesteader. Bailey's father, Marion Palmer, was also a '49 homesteader. Both men were farmers and cattle ranchers in the Tulelake Basin after serving in WWII.
The newly remodeled Tulelake Homesteaders kiosk, at the corner of Main and Hwy 139. After the water shutoff in 2001, many WWII veterans and homesteader, and also WWI homesteader children, met to discuss building a monument to acknowledge their contribution to Tulelake. Cliff Wooten, a former Tulelaker and husband of homesteader daughter, Jean McCoy Wooten, designed the kiosk and made frames for a map of all the homesteads. The display also features several photos of the young veterans working on their new homesteads. A major remodel was completed this summer with dozens of photos of the young veterans in uniform. Will Krizo Maurer set up the display in photoshop so the collages could be printed on metal.
Children in Tulelake took part in the merriment riding the colorful carousel at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair.
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Fairgoers hopped aboard the miniature train which offered transportation between the parking lot and the center of the fair.
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Friday, Sept. 9 proved to be a hot, sunny beginning for the 2022 Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair.
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Fair patrons grabbed a bite to eat at locally-stationed restaurants.
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Fair attendees make their way down the main-way of the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair.
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Some of the crowd takes a break in the shade to listen to live music at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair.
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The fair offered pony rides for its youngest patrons.
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Colorful games and rides galore were lined up for everyone to enjoy at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair.
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Along the entrance, gardens of flowers sprung up to greet the eager fairgoers.
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Some people beat the heat with an Island Snow shaved ice.
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Carol Palmer Bailey, right, embraces former neighbor, Aline Terry, who was married to the late John Terry, 1949 Tulelake homesteader. Bailey's father, Marion Palmer, was also a '49 homesteader. Both men were farmers and cattle ranchers in the Tulelake Basin after serving in WWII.
Courtesy of Sue Vaught, Pioneer Day
The newly remodeled Tulelake Homesteaders kiosk, at the corner of Main and Hwy 139. After the water shutoff in 2001, many WWII veterans and homesteader, and also WWI homesteader children, met to discuss building a monument to acknowledge their contribution to Tulelake. Cliff Wooten, a former Tulelaker and husband of homesteader daughter, Jean McCoy Wooten, designed the kiosk and made frames for a map of all the homesteads. The display also features several photos of the young veterans working on their new homesteads. A major remodel was completed this summer with dozens of photos of the young veterans in uniform. Will Krizo Maurer set up the display in photoshop so the collages could be printed on metal.
Local communities turned out to the 2022 Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair last weekend, matching the attendance of the 70th annual fair in 2021, which was the largest fair to date according to Fair Manager Nancy Sites.
"We want to thank our community for all of their support, because without them, we wouldn't be here," Sites said. "Everybody was having a great time."
From carnival rides to funnel cakes, canine agility shows to colorful parades, the fair offered entertainment for all ages.
The fair also featured the 20th annual Pioneer Day celebration at the Honker building Saturday, Sept. 10. The event celebrates the local homesteaders who founded the community during the era of World War I and World War II.
Pioneer Day is a place for locals to reconnect, organizer Jacqui Krizo said.
"Some of the people haven't seen each other since high school over 40 years ago," Krizo said. "It's like a Tulelake reunion in a way."
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Firefighting efforts over the weekend have been successful in getting the Van Meter Fire under control.
According to a press release from Inciweb, a small amount of rain fell across the Van Meter Fire overnight Sunday, Sept. 11, wetting fuels and settling dust on the roads.
Monday, Sept. 12, crews took advantage of the higher humidity to continue increasing the mop-up depth into the interior of the fire, the press release said. Infrared devices were used again overnight to identify hotspots for day crews to mop-up. Hoselays are being used across the fire to deliver water to cool and dampen fuels as firefighters dig out burning material.
Due to burning of some interior islands and improvement in the mapping of the fire, it is now 2,539 acres. There was no new growth outside the existing perimeter.
Significant mop-up has been completed around the homes in the fire area. Crews are continuing to monitor and patrol around the homes checking for hot spots.
Roads within the fire area are rocky, with numerous hazards such as rocks, ruts, steep terrain and narrow roadbeds. These conditions pose a significant safety risk for firefighters, which is being mitigated by driving slowly, using four-wheel drive if possible and the use of spotters as needed.
Residential traffic is allowed in the fire area, but residents are encouraged to drive slowly and be aware of fire operation traffic as they travel through the fire. Bureau of Land Management lands in and around the fire area remain closed to the public.
Cooler weather was expected to continue Monday, with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms.
Evacuation levels continue to be evaluated based on fire behavior. For the latest up-to-date evacuation information, go to the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KlamathSheriff or call 541-205-9730. The Red Cross Evacuation Shelter at the Klamath County Fair and Event Center has been closed.
Aircraft are available to support firefighters as needed. A Temporary Flight Restriction exists around the fire to limit any aircraft not associated with firefighting activities in the airspace. Wildfires are always a no-fly zone for drones. A drone flying in the area can ground all operational aircraft and impact suppression activities.
The Van Meter Fire started at approximately 12:30 p.m. Sept. 7. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A Community Briefing video was released by Oregon Department of Forestry’s Incident Management Team on Sunday night. The video can be viewed on YouTube at the following link: https://youtu.be/XUY1AugC5Q4.
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In this screenshot from an episode of the podcast “Drinkin’ Bros.”, Alek Skarlatos, left, smiles after quipping about a man whose girlfriend suffocated during sex.
Alek Skarlatos, a Republican candidate for Congress in a competitive Oregon district, repeatedly “liked” photos of underage girls in bikinis on Instagram and joked about strangling women on a podcast shortly before beginning his political career four years ago.
Skarlatos, 29, is a former Oregon National Guardsman who parlayed his recognition for helping stop a terrorist on a Paris-bound train in 2015 into multiple reality show appearances and two previous unsuccessful campaigns for Congress and the Douglas County Commission.
He faces Democrat Val Hoyle, the current commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, in a race for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District, currently represented by Democrat Peter DeFazio. The district, which includes Eugene and most of southwest Oregon, is one of three targeted by both national political parties.
Skarlatos’ comments about choking women were on a podcast in 2018 to promote a Clint Eastwood movie dramatization of the thwarted train attack. Skarlatos appeared as himself in the film.
In March 2018, two months before Skarlatos launched his campaign for Douglas County Commission, he and film co-star Spencer Stone, a former Air Force staff sergeant who also helped stop the terrorist attack, appeared on the podcast “Drinkin’ Bros.” For 45 minutes, the pair and two podcast hosts discussed the film and speculated about celebrities’ sex lives, and Skarlatos read aloud some of his messages from the dating app Tinder.
Then, the conversation turned to choking in the bedroom.
“You ever thought if you choked someone and killed them in bed what would happen?” podcast host Ross Patterson asked.
The conversation about women dying during sex continued, with Stone saying he had plans to sit in on a trial of a man charged with choking his girlfriend to death during what the defendant described as a consensual encounter. Skarlatos then referred to a 2017 Florida case in which a man argued that his girlfriend accidentally suffocated while performing oral sex, saying that the man wasn’t convicted and “got off, in more ways than one.”
Around the time of Skarlatos’s podcast appearance, the Oregon Legislature upgraded strangulation during domestic violence to a felony. Strangulation was also made a federal felony in the 2013 reauthorization of the federal Violence Against Women Act.
Academic studies have found that more than half of female college students have been choked by partners during sex and have linked an increase in strangulation attempts to depictions of choking in pornographic videos that don’t show how dangerous it is.
Earlier in the episode, Skarlatos also complained about the physical appearances of women in Roseburg, and how he had to travel elsewhere to date.
“There’s literally two attractive women in my town,” Skarlatos said.
Following a request for comment from the Capital Chronicle, Skarlatos apologized in a statement shared by his campaign.
“Looking back at the comments I made as a 24-year-old who just left the Army, I’m disappointed,” he said. “I apologize if I offended anyone.”
Within the past few months, Skarlatos has also “liked” photos of underage girls wearing bikinis and other skimpy outfits on Instagram. One such photo, posted by a then-17-year-old girl this past March, shows her in a string bikini bottom and a sweatshirt raised to display her midriff.
Since 2020, Skarlatos liked dozens of photos of teenage girls, including several in which the girls are wearing two-piece bathing suits or midriff-baring crop tops. The two youngest girls were 15 at the time Skarlatos liked their pictures, according to Instagram posts they made on their birthdays.
The Capital Chronicle reviewed screenshots of the posts and found them on Instagram to verify that Skarlatos liked them. He defended his Instagram likes in a statement.
“To imply that a ‘follow’ or a ‘like’ of social media influencers on Instagram with over 100,000 followers is inappropriate is absurd,” Skarlatos said.
Separately, the Associated Press reported Friday that Skarlatos was cleared by the Federal Election Commission of an alleged campaign finance violation relating to a nonprofit he created. Skarlatos used $93,000 left over from his 2020 campaign for Congress to create a nonprofit to advocate for veterans, then transferred $65,000 from the nonprofit to his current campaign after he decided to run again in 2021. The AP, citing a filing from the commission that’s not yet public, reported that the Federal Election Commission approved the transfer to his campaign as a refund.
As of the end of the third fundraising quarter June 30, Skarlatos had raised more than twice as much as Hoyle, $2.57 million to her $1.12 million. District demographics and voting history favors Hoyle, and national forecasters at the Cook Political Report rate the district as “leans Democratic.”
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Bow hunting for elk in Oregon will become subject to some restrictions this year. Officials for Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife say the change is needed to meet state wildlife management goals after many hunters switched in recent years from rifles to bows.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is placing new limits on archery hunting for elk in Northeastern Oregon.
People wishing to purchase a tag from the state agency to hunt elk with a bow will now be under a controlled system, based on a seasonal quota, similar to the limits placed on elk hunters who use rifles. Previously, archers could be assured of getting a tag nearly anywhere in Oregon during the elk hunting season which began on August 27 and ends on September 25 this year.
Jeremy Thompson, a district wildlife biologist for the department, says that the change is needed to meet state wildlife management goals after many hunters switched from rifles to bows.
“As we started to put control mechanisms in place for rifle hunters in the ‘90s with the adoption of our first elk management plan, that’s when we saw this shift of a lot of our hunters into archery,” he said.
“So we created the monster a little bit, if you will, by having that change in regulation for rifle hunters.”
Thompson also noted that to maintain a successful breeding season, there should be a minimum of 10 elk bulls per 100 elk cows.
Now, wildlife officials hope that placing limits for archer hunters in 13 units, or wildlife management boundaries, may allow more elk bulls to reach breeding maturity.
But bow hunter and John Day resident Mike Slinkard disagrees with this strategy. He thinks wildlife officials should focus instead on placing limits on nonresident hunters who travel from places like California to hunt elk.
“All they really should have done is implement some sort of a nonresident quota. And it would have completely solved the problems here,” Slinkard said.
Slinkard also attributes the motivation behind the new limits to “jealousy” from rifle-using hunters who have been subject to quotas for decades, unlike their bow hunting counterparts.
“And I get that, I really kind of do. But the fact of the matter is that archery is still a primitive weapon, and our success rate is a fraction of the rifle hunters,” he said.
So far the new restrictions don’t seem to be curbing interest among bow hunters in Northeast Oregon. All 12,000 hunting tags the state has allocated for controlled archery hunting this season have already been purchased, according to Thompson.
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Thousands of Oregonians had to evacuate their homes over the weekend because of wind-driven wildfires.
It’s an experience that’s become more common for people in the West, as summers grow hotter and drier every year.
Thousands of Oregonians had to evacuate their homes over the weekend because of wind-driven wildfires.
It’s an experience that’s become more common for people in the West, as summers grow hotter and drier every year.
For some, this wasn’t their first time fleeing oncoming flames. Barbara Gaines had to evacuate with her two horses Friday, Sept. 9 due to the McIver Fire in Clackamas County, sparking memories of when she evacuated two years earlier during the Dowdy Fire.
“This fire is not as huge as the last one was,” Gaines said, standing near her horses in the parking lot of Clackamas Community College. “I’ll be glad when I can go home and have my coffee.”
Gaines said she signed up for emergency alerts after her last evacuation, so this time around, she had plenty of time to prepare her horses for quick departure. At 27 and 30 years old, Gaines said, their old age makes them easy to care for, and easy to evacuate.
“They trust me,” Gaines said. “This trailer is their second home, so that’s why they stand so well.”
The fire near Estacada’s Milo McIver State Park took off Friday night, leading to an evacuation order for nearby residents, as gusty winds fanned flames across the state. By Sunday morning, most of those evacuation orders had been lifted.
Around that same time Friday, a fire in South Salem also exploded, triggering evacuations. Among the evacuees was Judy Turner and her daughter, Shane Cooper, who evacuated with their 18 rabbits, six Tibetan mastiffs, two cats and a lizard.
“So I have three kinds of rabbits here,” Turner said, pointing to the opened hatch of an SUV, where several variations of rabbits peered from cages. “These two little ones are Lionheads, and they’re just a small breed pet rabbit. These guys here are American Chinchilla rabbits. And I also have a Rex rabbit there.”
Turner lives on a six-acre farm. She wasn’t able to bring all of her pets with her; the 11 Tibetan yaks that she keeps for fur and milk, for instance, had to stay home. She said she released them into the safest pasture, where there was little that could burn.
Although this was her first time evacuating her pets because of a wildfire, Turner said several years of working as an environmental health and safety specialist manager helped her know how to be better prepared for disasters.
The grass fire that triggered the evacuations south of Salem, in the Vitae Springs area, has since mellowed out, and many evacuations have been lifted.
Not everyone evacuated with time to spare. Standing in a parking lot at the Lane Events Center in Eugene on Saturday, Don Griffin said he was on his way home from a trip when he hit roadblocks. That’s how he learned that his neighborhood in Oakridge had been evacuated.
“So I didn’t get anything from home,” Griffin said, standing near his pickup truck. “Fortunately I had my dog with me, but all of her food and all of that stuff’s back home. My meds are back home.”
Griffin said he was surprised when he heard the news.
“I didn’t really expect it to just flash the way it did and get to our area,” Griffin said.
The Cedar Creek Fire grew significantly on Friday and Saturday, growing to over 85,000 acres and jumping containment lines. By Sunday, though, many evacuation alerts had been downgraded.
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| 2022-09-13T03:35:38Z
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In Great Britain, residents are facing energy bills soaring by more the 100 percent, costs so high the new prime minister is considering a freeze on energy prices. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has warned her nation’s businesses about the risk of energy “rationing” this winter.
In California, residents are facing the potential of rolling blackouts and orders not to charge their EVs due to an overloaded energy grid.
And what is the Biden administration doing? According to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal, President Biden has restricted energy production more than any president in history.
“President Biden’s Interior Department leased 126,228 acres for drilling through Aug. 20, his first 19 months in office,” wrote Timothy Puko and Anthony DeBarros. “No other president since Richard Nixon in 1969-70 leased out fewer than 4.4 million acres at this stage in his first term.”
Biden has slashed oil and gas leases by 97 percent compared to the average of presidents before him.
“In all, the Interior Department has awarded (just) 203 leases for oil and gas development during Mr. Biden’s first 19 months in office. Former presidents (Donald) Trump and (Barack) Obama each approved 10 times as many leases during the same period, the Journal’s analysis shows.”
Advocates of American consumers, as well as advocates of the West’s resistance to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, say the Biden policy is a disaster.
“The data is in and confirms what we have thought for a long time,” said Dan Kish, a senior fellow with the Institute for Energy Research. “President Biden is doing more damage to American energy security than any president in history. It is simply cruel to withhold energy supplies from American families, but that is exactly what the Biden administration is doing.”
Cole Ramsey, vice president of upstream policy at American Petroleum Institute, called the analysis a sobering but unsurprising look at the headwinds to developing essential American energy.
“Maintaining a strong federal leasing program is critical for advancing U.S. energy security, strengthening our economy, and ensuring producers can continue to provide the reliable energy that our country needs, and we urge the Biden administration to take immediate action to hold onshore lease sales and issue a final 5-year program for federal offshore leasing that includes all of the proposed lease sales,” Ramsey said.
Jeffrey Eshelman, president and CEO of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, is also concerned.
“The Biden administration’s federal lands policy is undermining U.S. energy production and global energy security,” Eshelman said. “And surprisingly, this administration doesn’t recognize the importance of federal land leasing to America’s revenues.”
There is also an effect on state budgets, leaving taxpayers to make up the difference, Eshelman said, noting that leases from natural gas and oil leases are one of the largest sources of income for government outside of taxes.
“These lease proceeds are also allocated for coastal restoration,” Eshelman said. “Replacing these funds seem to be unaccounted for under the Biden administration.”
These new numbers showing a massive decline in energy production leases run counter to the claims made by the administration.
“Federal policies are not limiting the production of oil and gas,” the White House said. “To the contrary, the Biden administration has been clear that in the short-term, supply must keep up with demand, at home, and around the world while we make the shift to a secure clean energy future.”
And, the White House said in a statement, “Natural gas production has never been higher, and crude oil production is expected to hit a new high next year.”
The Interior Department, which oversees oil leases, made similar comments to Wall Street Journal last week, saying it has issued a record high number of drilling permits for existing leases this year.
“White House spokesman Abdullah Hasan said the administration is ‘making America a magnet for clean energy manufacturing investment, securing America’s clean energy future, and putting us on track to meet our climate goals’ while still producing near-record amounts of oil,” according to the Journal’s report.
Critics respond that as global demand has risen and sanctions on Russia take hold, those comparisons are meaningless. The issue is not that the United States has increased production, it is the lost flow of oil and natural gas America could make available to its citizens and its allies.
Sterling Burnett with the Heartland Institute blames the administration. He says Biden has routinely flouted the law requiring lease sales and ignored court rulings directing him to follow the law and hold them.
“Even when he has offered sales, they have been extremely limited in size and largely in areas that are likely to contain little oil and gas, so bidding has been limited,” Burnett said. “Biden then uses this fact to claim new leases aren’t needed.”
In addition, Burnett says leases are good only if one can get permits to drill them. “With thousands of permits in backlog, why should a company bid on new leases when they have the reasonable belief based on the Biden administration’s permitting blockade that they will be unable to get permits to produce?”
Chris Woodward writes about industry and technology for InsideSources.com.
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For teachers and librarians, returning to school means getting students back to stories. Stories matter, and they make a difference in our lives. Often, the jarring stories are most magnetic and make lifelong readers.
An angry little boy sent to his room for punishment finds it transformed into a jungle with monsters (and feelings) he conquers (“Where the Wild Things Are”). A formerly enslaved woman and her family are, literally and metaphorically, haunted by the murder of her child and the horrific circumstances that led to it (“Beloved”).
These stories and many others teach us important lessons about humanity.
Stories allow us possibilities: to step into the shoes of a character from the distant past or someone distanced in the present because their path doesn’t conform to the reader’s experiences. This year, these possibilities are diminished by the widespread removal of books from classrooms and libraries across the country.
Disproportionately, the stories most under scrutiny involve characters and authors who are Black, Indigenous or Persons of Color, and/or who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex or asexual.
Because of legislation in states such as Florida, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Missouri, and the continuing onslaught of local book challenges, students will have less to read this year. That should concern us all.
Increasingly, some people in communities across the country, often spurred by disinformation and politically motivated groups, wish to ban books in the name of parents’ rights. That’s a red herring. Teachers and librarians have always respected the rights of parents to decide which books their children read. We work closely with parents to help them make those choices, including offering alternate book options. It’s the purpose of schools and libraries, with the professional expertise of educators and librarians, to offer a wide range of perspectives and increase understanding of different backgrounds.
But no one has the right to dictate what books other people’s children are allowed to read.
Young people deserve healthy models for discussion, not an antagonistic approach that vilifies teachers and librarians and divides communities. In Tennessee classrooms, students cannot borrow books until teachers have compiled, submitted for review, and posted lists of books in their classroom libraries. For now, a student who asks to grab a book from the shelf will likely be told “no.”
Students in Brevard County, Fla., arrived to find classroom libraries labeled “under construction,” a code phrase for “off limits.” Across the state, in Sarasota County, school libraries are prohibited from purchasing new books until at least January 2023.
Teachers and librarians in Keller, Texas, were ordered to remove all books that had been challenged during the previous school year. And in Missouri, school librarians are required to preemptively remove books from shelves under threat of criminal charges because of a new law.
When students head toward public libraries after school, they’ll face the same challenge, with attempts to remove books in public libraries across the country.
Banning a book — or burning it, as politicians in Tennessee and Virginia have proposed — does not extinguish its truth. Ours has always been a nation of many stories, and to silence some is to diminish opportunities for our students to both build understanding of what it means to be fully human and to see themselves represented in what they read.
By banning books, we pass down the practice of silencing onto children and teach young learners that when a difference in opinion arises, snuffing out opposing views is justifiable and that some people’s lives and experiences are unimportant.
Book bans should not be the default option for dissent in our classrooms or libraries. Those who value the freedom to read need to be as organized as those who seek to curtail it. That’s why we stand together in the fight against censorship with a growing list of individuals — authors and publishers, educators, parents, civil rights groups and more.
As we come back together in classrooms and libraries, we call upon school boards, parents and concerned citizens to model civil discourse by encouraging serious discussion about complex and competing ideas through books. In the process, maybe we’ll all learn something.
Valerie Kinloch is president of the National Council of Teachers of English and the Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada is president of the American Library Association and a librarian at Palos Verdes (Calif.) Library District. NCTE and ALA are founding partners of the Unite Against Book Bans campaign. They wrote this for InsideSources.com.
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Prep football: Week 3 schedule Sep 12, 2022 47 min ago Comments Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WEEK 3 SCHEDULE(7 p.m. Friday unless noted)Class 4A Henley at AshlandHidden Valley at Klamath UnionMarist Catholic at MazamaClass 3ALakeview at South UmpquaClass 1A (8-man)Bonanza at MohawkCrosspoint Christian at Alsea, 3:30 p.m. FridayLost River at St. Paul, 1 p.m. SaturdayClass 1A (6-man)Powers at North Lake, 2 p.m. SaturdayRiddle at Gilchrist, 4 p.m. Saturday Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Lake Henley Hydrography Mohawk Bonanza Marist Valley Mazama Recommended for you Trending Now Investigators: Oregon fire started at homeless camp near I-5 Van Meter Fire currently burning on Stukel Mountain Suspect arrested bringing large amounts of fentanyl into Klamath Falls Van Meter Fire grows on Stukel Mountain in Lakeview; containment at zero percent Police: Tractor, saddles, water stolen from elderly woman leads to marijuana raid Latest e-Edition Klamath Falls Herald and News Read the latest edition of the Klamath Falls Herald and News.
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Most corporate picnics don’t make news. But most corporations aren’t Nike and most bashes don’t have Drake — yes, that Drake — on hand to host the company awards ceremony.
Yet that was the scene at Nike’s Beaverton campus last Thursday. The annual Just Do It Day drew athletes like Carmelo Anthony and Lisa Leslie. Hip-hop star Travis Scott, too. It was a celebration of all things Nike.
Well, almost all things.
In his monologue, Drake couldn’t resist making a crack about Phil Knight’s favorite pet project: the Oregon Ducks.
“Nike made ‘em cool,” the rapper said. “They changed the aesthetic culture of football. They made kids want to go there.
“Just goes to show that if you’re passionate and put some money and energy and creative innovation behind one team, in just a matter of years you can watch them lose 49-3 to Georgia.”
Ouch.
The Ducks were punchless on the road and a punchline at home.
The dig was in line with the irreverent tone of the night. Don’t take it too personally, Ducks fans.
But it sure says a lot about the hit Oregon took in Week 1, doesn’t it?
If the Ducks aren’t immune from mocking on the Nike campus, no place is safe.
We still have no idea how good Oregon is after the Ducks trounced Eastern Washington 70-14 on Saturday for Dan Lanning’s first win. But it sure was needed.
Two days after Drake delivered his zinger, Bo Nix completed 28 of 33 passes and threw five touchdowns. The offense hummed. That is a bundle of points. And Oregon did what it needed to do to reset after one of the ugliest losses in program history.
The Ducks may never look as bad as they did against Georgia, nor as good as they did against Eastern.
Now, the most important test of their season is a week away. BYU rolls into Eugene fresh off a double overtime win over No. 9 Baylor. The Cougars are physical and scrappy. Quarterback Jaren Hall is elusive and will test the Ducks defense.
A win would steady the ship and re-establish Oregon as a contender in the Pac-12. A loss? We don’t need to tell you what that would mean.
A certain Canadian entertainer, however, probably has thoughts.
POLLING POINTS
Oregon nudged its way back into the AP Top 25 with the win over Eastern Washington.
I thought Oregon State showed enough to also get in after its last-second 35-32 victory at Fresno State, but voters disagreed. The Beavers received 42 votes. Hard to argue when Marshall and Appalachian State were also on the outside looking in.
Oregon can work its way back into the national conversation with a win over No. 12 BYU next week at Autzen and then the following week at Washington State, which is unranked but suddenly dangerous after its 17-14 win over Wisconsin at Camp Randall.
LOOKING AHEAD
If the Beavers don’t get tripped up by Montana State next week at Portland’s Providence Park and assuming USC gets past Fresno State, the teams will both be 3-0 for their Sept. 24 meeting in Corvallis.
Some of the most memorable moments in Oregon State program history have come against USC at Reser Stadium.
Could the Beavers muster one more before the Trojans leave for the Big Ten?
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Andrew Pasang converted a penalty kick with 20 seconds remaining, helping Oregon Tech salvage a 1-1 draw with visiting Menlo College in the final non-conference match of the preseason.
The Hustlin’ Owls (1-0-2) extended their unbeaten streak to 17 matches and ended a three-match losing streak to the Oaks.
“Thankful that Andrew is clinical in those moments, it’s a lot riding on a player in the last 20 seconds of a match to go convert from 12 yards away,” Owls coach Sean McManamon said. “Props to him and props to the rest of the boys for earning that point but we know we want more and know we have more in us heading into conference play.”
Trailing 1-0 at the break, OIT had multiple chances to notch the equalizer, but Oaks (3-2-1) goalkeeper Jo Krumsvik was a wall – turning away a Cade O’Neill header in the 65th minute and a Brock Rideout shot in the 75th.
In the waning moments, DeShone Myles played a long ball into the area that eluded Krumsvik. Pasang hit a one-timer that was stopped by the hand of defender Ian Brusewitz inside the 6-yard-box – drawing Brusewitz a red card for an intentional hand ball and the Owls the chance from the spot. Pasang converted with a low liner to the right corner of the net to secure the tie.
Both teams hit posts in the first half – as a 25-yard rocket from Calle Helmertz in the second minute clanged off the crossbar, while Pasang had a 15-yard chance in the 13th minute find the post.
Menlo converted a set piece in the 45th minute to take a lead to the break, as an Axel Valle corner to the back post found the head of Basil Merk, who punched the ball into the right corner of the net.
“We made some tactical substitutions as a group and asked the boys to push forward a bit more,” McManamon said. “We made the switches at halftime we needed to. We squeezed the game and I feel we were more dangerous from that. We are unlucky to just score one goal, but that is football – sometimes the ball doesn’t go your way.”
OIT had a 15-11 edge in shots – including a 13-5 edge in the final 45 minutes. Krumsvik had six saves for the Oaks, while Owls goalie Joel Witts had two stops – including a point-blank save on a Bernardo Silva chance early in the second half.
Tech will hit the road later this week to open Cascade Conference play – meeting Evergreen on Friday and Northwest on Saturday.
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So much for the proverb about the bigger they are, the harder they fall.
Henley and Mazama dispelled that last Friday night and in the process made a case that Class 4A football in Oregon might be better than that being played in Class 5A.
So much for the proverb about the bigger they are, the harder they fall.
Henley and Mazama dispelled that last Friday night and in the process made a case that Class 4A football in Oregon might be better than that being played in Class 5A.
Henley, ranked No. 8 in the state Class 4A coaches' poll last week, traveled to Central Point to take on Crater, the seventh-ranked team in 5A, and won 35-0.
Logan Whitlock rushed for 199 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries for the Hornets (2-0 overall). Shaw Stork completed 6 of 9 passes for 192 yards and two scores and Luke Bennett had three receptions for 122 yards and a touchdown. The Hornets had a 401-130 edge in total offense.
No. 1 Mazama played host to Class 5A Eagle Point and scored the first 35 points en route to a 48-27 victory.
“We played a really good team, they got after us for a bit," Mazama coach Vic Lease said. "Our offense isn’t just one-dimensional, we can run and throw it when we need to."
Trevor Anderson rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries as the Vikings (2-0 overall) scored TDs on their first five possessions. Quarterback Tyson Van Gastel competed 4 of 6 passes for 49 yards and two touchdowns and rushed 10 times for 69 yards and two more scores.
“We had a really great start, we stayed disciplined and played pretty good,” Van Gastel said.
Mazama's defense limited the Eagles' David Brown, who rushed for 300 yards and seven touchdowns in a season-opening victory against Ashland, to 44 yards on 14 carries and a meaningless score with 2:02 remaining.
The Vikings are scheduled to host Marist Catholic, ranked second in Class 4A, this Friday.
“They are a high-caliber program, they have the talent," Lease said. "It will be a tough game, but it isn’t something we will shy away from.”
PELICANS SOAR
Klamath Union was unable to play at home last Friday because of hazardous air quality caused by the Van Meter Fire.
Instead of canceling their non-conference game against Class 3A Burns, the Pelicans traveled 96 miles to Lakeview to meet the Hilanders.
Klamath Union prevailed 46-30 to even its season record at 1-1.
AROUND THE BASIN
Nathan Dalton rushed 24 times for 246 yards and four touchdowns and also scored on a pair of two-point conversions as host Lost River, No. 2 in the state coaches' poll, defeated sixth-ranked Myrtle Point 46-20. ... Adrian Mojica rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns and also returned a fumble for a score as host Bonanza defeated Alsea 38-6. ... Quarterback Xavier Silva rushed 15 times for 103 yards and a touchdown and completed 5 of 9 passes for 81 yards and two scores to lead Tulelake to a 46-14 victory against visiting Butte Valley.
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Psychologist: School shooter suffered fetal alcohol damage
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Attorneys for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz began building their argument Monday that his birth mother’s alcohol abuse left him with severe behavioral problems that eventually led to his 2018 murder of 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Paul Connor, a Seattle-area neuropsychologist, said medical records and testimony by prior witnesses show that Brenda Woodard drank and used cocaine throughout much of her pregnancy before Cruz’s birth in 1998. Woodard, a Fort Lauderdale prostitute, gave up the baby immediately after to his adoptive parents, Lynda and Roger Cruz. Woodard died last year.
Connor, testifying by Zoom, told jurors that people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder show at a young age problems with motor skills, impulse control, socializing and paying attention — problems previous defense testimony showed Cruz had.
Cruz’s preschool teachers testified he couldn’t run without falling or use utensils. He was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as a young child and teachers testified that he was extremely anxious and had trouble making friends.
At 5, tests showed Cruz had impairments in 10 intellectual categories including memory, reasoning, language and impulsivity, Connor said. Court records and earlier testimony showed he would have frequent outbursts in class and at home. By middle school, he was making threats.
Connor said he measured Cruz’s IQ at 83, which he said matches the slightly below average intelligence many people with fetal alcohol issues often score. He said IQ tests conducted throughout Cruz’s life found similar results, including one done recently by a prosecution expert.
Under cross-examination by lead prosecutor Mike Satz, Connor conceded he is not board certified in his field but said such certification is voluntary and only a state license is required to practice. He also conceded that he almost always testifies on behalf of the defense in fetal alcohol cases, not prosecutors. He will continue testifying Tuesday.
Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to murdering 14 students and three staff members and wounding 17 others as he stalked a three-story classroom building with an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle on Valentine’s Day 2018. His trial is only to decide whether the former Stoneman Douglas student is sentenced to death or life without parole. For the seven-man, five-woman jury to impose a death sentence, the vote must be unanimous.
Satz finished his primary case last month. He played security videos of the shooting and showed the rifle Cruz used. Teachers and students testified about watching others die. He showed graphic autopsy and crime scene photos and took jurors to the fenced-off building, which remains blood-stained and bullet-pocked. Parents and spouses gave tearful and angry statements about their loss.
In an attempt to counter that, assistant public defender Melisa McNeill and her team have made Cruz’s history their case’s centerpiece, hoping at least one juror will vote for life.
After the defense concludes its case in the coming weeks, the prosecution will present a rebuttal case before the jury’s deliberations begin.
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WHSV EndZone Game of the Week Announcement: Week 4 - Clarke County vs. Central
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The EndZone Game of the Week features two of the top teams in the Bull Run District.
The Falcons will host Clarke County in a matchup that could greatly impact the race for this year’s Bull Run District title. The Eagles were picked to repeat as district champions in 2022, after going undefeated in district play last fall.
The Falcons had a breakout season in 2021, winning the Region 2B Championship and reaching the Class 2 State Semifinals. This year, they were picked to finish second in the Bull Run District.
Clarke County handed Central its only regular season loss last fall when the Eagles beat the Falcons 13-7. This year, both teams are undefeated heading into the Game of the Week.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday night at Central High School.
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LUND, Sweden, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AlixLabs from Lund, Sweden, has developed a new, innovative method for manufacturing semiconductor components with a high degree of packing, eliminating several steps in the semiconductor manufacturing process - Atomic Layer Etch Pitch Splitting (APS)*. The method makes the components cheaper and less resource-intensive to manufacture and can open up a new path for a more sustainable mass production of electronic products. The method also makes it possible to manufacture tiny semiconductor components accurately and efficiently with manageable wafer fab equipment investments.
The company is now pleased to announce the first granted a second patent in the USA. USA is one of the most important markets for leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing, a huge industrial and consumer market for the most advanced electronic products and hence crucial for AlixLabs to protect its innovative APS process by IP.
In a statement from Dr. Dmitry Suyatin, CTO and co-founder of AlixLabs on the origin of the invention and R&D activities in Lund, he said, "Our key technology is based on a surprising discovery that sidewalls act as a topographical mask in Atomic Layer Etch Processes. This technology has been proven for such different materials as Gallium Phosphide (GaP), Silicon (Si) and Tantalum Nitride (TaN) – all being critical materials to the semiconductor and optoelectronic industry. Besides already having secured a granted the first US and Taiwan patent, we are now delighted to announce that our second US patent has also been granted and that we have more patent applications in the pipeline."
Dr. Amin Karimi, R&D and Operation Manager, added, "I am delighted to add that ALixLabs has been finalized a 1 Million SEK Vinnova funded project to verify the APS technology in the fabrication and electrical characterization of nanowire test transistor architecturesthis summer". Dr. Jonas Sundqvist, CEO and co-founder of AlixLabs, concluded that "The strategy as we advance is to successfully transfer the APS technology to 300 mm wafer processing and making it readily available for process demonstration for the leading IDMs & Foundries. We don't only hope to cut cost in semiconductor manufacturing but also to reduce the energy and clean water demand and output of greenhouse gasses during chip manufacturing considerably. This is not by itself a Green Fab Technology. However, it takes one small step in the right direction."
AlixLabs: Amin Karimi, Reza Jafari Jam, Yoana Ilarionova, Jonas Sundqvist and Dmitry Suyatin.
* Atomic Layer Etch Pitch Splitting (APS). As previously reported (April 30, 2021), The US Patent Office has approved AlixLabs's patent application for nanofabrication by ALE Pitch Splitting (APS). The US Patent Office has issued a patent (US10930515) on February 23, 2021 and now the second patnet (US11424130) on August 23, 2022. The patents covers methods to split nanostructures in half by a single process step using Atomic Layer Etching (ALE). The method can have a significant impact on the semiconductor industry by enabling sustainable scaling of electronic components and shrink chip designs further in a cost-effective way. The method is complementary for single exposure Immersion and Extreme UV (EUV) Lithography and corresponding multiple patterning technologies like self-aligned double and quadruple patterning (SADP resp. SAQP) as well as multiple exposure lithography-etch and directed self-assembly (DSA).
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. ("ALJ" or the "Company") today announced that its common stock (the "Common Stock") has begun trading on the OTC Pink Market under the ticker symbol "ALJJ" effective as of the commencement of trading on September 12, 2022. The Common Stock previously traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the same ticker symbol.
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ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Faneuil, Inc., a leading provider of call center services, back office operations, staffing services, and toll collection services to commercial and governmental clients across the United States.
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LONDON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquadrill LLC ("Aquadrill" or the "Company") announced today that it has issued its consolidated Balance Sheet (Successor) as of June 30, 2022, its consolidated Statements of Operations (Successor) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and its consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Successor) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 each reflecting black-line presentation as a result of fresh start accounting, along with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: ASX, TAIEX: 3711, "ASEH" or the "Company"), announces its unaudited consolidated net revenues for August 2022.
Pro Forma Basis**
Net revenues for ATM assembly, testing and material business are as follows:
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MIAMI, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A significant number of pressure cooker lawsuits continue to be filed across the United States on behalf of customers allegedly burned by defective pressure cookers. The pressure cooker lawyers at the Law Offices of Jason Turchin has filed more than 100 electric pressure cooker injury claims against many major pressure cooker companies.
"Unfortunately, some pressure cookers have known defects, yet are still on the market," says national pressure cooker lawyer Jason Turchin. "Many people will have no issues with their cookers, but some units may have safety failures which can cause catastrophic, disfiguring scars that may last forever."
Turchin's firm has already filed pressure cooker lawsuits against many major brands, including Sunbeam for the Crock-Pot Multicooker, Tristar Products for the Power Pressure Cooker XL and Emeril Lagasse Pressure Cooker brands, Gourmia, SharkNinja, Instant Pot, Bella, Bena Casa, Maxi-Matic, and many others.
There are many safety features which Turchin suggests could fail or defects which may be seen in various pressure cooker models, including:
- Locking pin – the locking pin may be too short or too soft
- Float valve – the float valve could clog or get stuck
- Strike plate – the strike plate could bend and allow the unit to open while under pressure
- Lid locks – the lid locks may not full engage and may allow the cooker to pressurize when not fully locked
- Instruction issues – instruction manuals may have errors or inadequate instructions
Turchin believes companies can do more to prevent customers from getting hurt. "One injury should be one too many," says Turchin. Turchin's firm has seen numerous errors in instruction manuals, mislabeled parts, and part replacements done without ever telling the public even though the pressure cookers are still sold under the same model number.
If you were injured by a pressure cooker, you may be entitled to compensation. Pressure cooker lawsuits often seek damages including compensation for medical expenses, future medical treatment and pain and suffering.
Turchin continues to represent pressure cooker burn victims in the hopes that companies will fix alleged defects to prevent more people from getting hurt. Turchin adds, "We want to make sure these products are safe." As product liability lawyers, Turchin's firm represents people injured by defective products throughout the US.
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PHOENIX, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Planet Group (OTC PINK: GNPG) announced today that it has inked an agreement with NEW A.G.E. Inc. of Dallas, Texas to become a distributor and manufacturer for Green Planet subsidiary, Healing the Earth (HTE) food growing systems in specific national and international territories/regions. The goal of this Agreement is to establish an additional HTE sales and marketing center, a technology demonstration and educational center, a modern manufacturing facility, a service and maintenance center and a distribution center for Healing the Earth growing systems, its proprietary barley seed and patented nutrient.
The Agreement will accelerate the manufacturing and distribution of the growing system so that together the partner companies can take full advantage of the opportunities throughout the world to help solve the incredible hunger and food security problems today and into the future. Initial Term of this Agreement will be ten (10) years with options to renew (with the consent of both parties) for three additional ten (10) terms; total term is 40 years.
As an additional incentive for Green Planet Group to enter into this distributor/manufacturer agreement, NEW A.G.E. has agreed to provide a convertible loan to HTE in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000), or to make available to HTE preferred access to a grant from a non-profit entity organized and funded by NEW A.G.E. in a like amount.
Mike Wilson, Founder/CEO of NEW A.G.E. Inc. stated, "We have the management, sales expertise, experience, and manufacturing knowledge to expand the production of the HTE food growing system and make a difference. In addition, we have a hydrogen technology that can provide clean energy to power these systems anywhere in the world. This is the 21st Century and there should not be any reason that millions die annually from hunger. Deploying this system can reduce this calamity of human suffering immediately."
Dr. Pat Choate, Green Planet Chairman/CEO noted, "Adding a major distributor and manufacturer to help us commercialize our food growing system will help the worldwide farming community adopt our technology and accelerate sales and revenues. And the $2,500,000 cash infusion into HTE will allow us to accelerate our product design and sales and marketing efforts."
About Green Planet Group, Inc.
The Company is comprised of four wholly owned subsidiaries: two operating companies and two development stage companies. The Company's Healing the Earth subsidiary has developed a new Fast Track™ growing system capable of growing vast amounts of fresh, organic food with extremely low water use. XenTx Lubricants produces lubricants and additives for gasoline and diesel engines which reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. AAQIS is developing a hydrogen generator which greatly reduces hydrocarbon emissions while improving fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. Green Mining Technologies is developing restorative technology for placer mine tailings.
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Two–Day Event will Take Place in Houston, Texas
HOUSTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will host the National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights alongside five leading mayors from across the country, including Michael Hancock (Denver, CO), Acquanetta Warren (Fontana, CA), David Holt (Oklahoma City, OK), Regina Romero (Tucson, AZ), and John Giles (Mesa, AZ).
The invitation-only event will take place from September 19-21, 2022 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston.
This convening of invited elected officials, business leaders, community activists, and grassroots organizations will focus on strategies to protect, defend, and promote voter rights and access to the ballot box, while equipping local leaders with tools to increase civic engagement in their communities.
The National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights will begin with opening remarks and a plenary session followed by a news conference. The two-day conversation will feature prominent speakers and panelists, including Justin Levitt, White House Senior Policy Advisor for Democracy and Voting Rights; Russell "Rusty" Bowers, Arizona House Speaker; Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP; Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville, Kentucky; Annise Parker, President of Victory Fund and former Houston Mayor; Dexter Maryland, Jr., Texas Southern University Student Government Association President; and many others, to discuss redistricting and gerrymandering; historical disenfranchisement; safe, secure and reliable elections and other topics.
"I am honored to welcome elected leaders, community activists, and other stakeholders to the City of Houston for the National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights. My fellow mayors are bipartisan champions from across the country, who courageously accepted the invitation to co-host this convening focused on voter education and access, especially among some of our nation's most disenfranchised, namely the disability, LGBTQ+, and Black and Brown communities," said Mayor Sylvester Turner. "In Texas, the legislature has passed some of the most restrictive partisan legislation in the nation, making it harder for some individuals to exercise their right to vote. However, this nonpartisan conversation seeks to empower and equip local elected officials and all people with the tools to defend the cornerstone of democracy—the right to vote."
WHEN:
Opening Press Conference: Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE:
Hilton Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar St.
Houston, TX 77010
*See full schedule of events at Schedule-At-A-Glance - National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights (nncvr.com)
Media Registration: https://tinyurl.com/NNCVR-MEDIA-REGISTRATION
In October 2021, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot served as cochairs of the National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights (NNCVR). At this convening, attendees of the NNCVR helped to develop a list of 63 actions that municipal leaders can implement, which were incorporated into the "Democracies Thrive When Cities Vote" playbook. This year, the conversation will focus on implementing the strategies introduced in the playbook, while also addressing challenges of access and fair elections due to restrictive partisan legislation.
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TAIPEI, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXCOM, a leading supplier of network appliances, announces a new addition to its well-established cyber security product line with a 1U rackmount - NSA 5190. Besides featuring the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and the highly-anticipated PCIe 4.0 interface, NSA 5190 offers enhanced memory capacity and security.
The pandemic and its consequences have brought all spheres of peoples' lives to turmoil. Business meetings, casual small talks all moved online, which led to the tremendous growth of digital data. Massive work-from-home and stay-at-home entertainment are a new reality, unlikely to go back to the old ways in the nearest future.
Meanwhile, as technology evolves and data grows, the information must securely travel from point to point in a fast-forward mode. This is especially true for enterprises in the Fintech circle, who need to be constantly bringing their IT update to the latest cyber security standards, if not above.
NEXCOM offers the most effective way to face the challenges of this new digital reality. Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ processor, NSA 5190 can easily manage bigger data volumes and heavier workloads. LAN module slots with PCIe 4.0 interface enable double data transfer speeds compared to the precedent interface. A total number of four slots can adapt dedicated LAN modules to reach the necessary configuration.
NSA 5190 is equipped with an edge connector to adapt a variety of add-on cards and additional cyber security enhancement by installing TPM module. Its flexible design makes NSA 5190 a perfect fit for popular network applications, including SD-WAN, web monitoring, load balancing, and network virtualization.
About NEXCOM
Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, NEXCOM integrates its diverse capabilities and operates six global businesses, including the Network and Communication Solutions (NCS) unit. NCS focuses on the latest network technology and helps to build reliable network infrastructure, by delivering professional design and manufacturing services for customers all over the world. NCS's network application platform is widely adopted in Cyber Security Appliance, Load Balancer, uCPE, SD-WAN, Edge Computing, Storage, NVR, and other network applications for businesses of all sizes.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Que Alicea is the CEO of Q&A Consulting LLC, a Bay Area-based environmental consulting firm founded in 2019. Que was the owner of a medical day spa before forming Q&A, and this paramedical aesthetician was introduced to industrial hygiene after being invited to work on a disaster site.
Que learned about hazardous materials and their negative effects on one's overall health by leveraging her scientific background. She now services commercial properties in both California and Nevada.
Her goal when starting her company, Q&A Consulting, was to make it a full-service environmental consulting firm specializing in turnkey environmental solutions and environmental compliance. Q&A is one of Northern California's leading environmental engineering firms.
Q&A Consultants specializes in asbestos and other materials such as lead, mold, and personal air exposures, as well as hazardous materials surveys, disaster recovery, and hazardous affected area clearances. Unlike their competitors, Que has special certifications that allow them to perform clearances on-site, allowing them to provide results immediately without the time and expense of a lab.
Que is recognized as a trailblazing African American woman-owned business addressing complex challenges in energy management, efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability, making her one of the industry's only African American females with WBE, WOB, LBE, and DBE certifications.
She is also an active member of the WBENC, or Women's Business Enterprise National Council. Que has returned to her hometown of East Palo Alto to educate residents about the environmental industry, resulting in community members receiving the necessary licensing, certifications, and business opportunities.
Que works constantly with the environmental industry and academic professionals to raise awareness of critical issues in the energy industry and develop solutions to address them.
She has worked on teams to address issues such as raising awareness of energy efficiency programs in low-income communities and developing sustainable practices for use at universities.
To learn more about Q&A Consulting, visit www.qaconsulting-llc.com/.
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BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) which was concluded in Beijing on Monday, many international enterprises signed cooperation agreements with China to deepen cooperation in service trade, reflecting the strong attraction of the Chinese market for foreign investment.
As one of the world's largest and most comprehensive fairs for trade in services, the 2022 CIFTIS has achieved fruitful results in boosting international cooperation.
During the Fair, Air China and the British engineering giant Rolls-Royce announced to set up a new joint venture of engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) in Beijing, with a registered capital of 190 million U.S. dollars.
"Although it is the first time to participate in the CIFTIS, we are very optimistic about the cooperation with China," said Cao Qian, government affairs manager of Italian law firm D'Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, adding that the firm has set up offices in Beijing, Shenzhen and Hong Kong in recent years, hoping to find more cooperation opportunities through the services trade fair and help the development of high-end legal services in China.
U.S. tech giant Qualcomm, which has entered Chinese market for more than 25 years and has participated in three services trade fairs, has brought an application scenario of "Gongti Metaverse" combining Qualcomm's separation rendering technology and China Mobile's 5G network slicing technology.
"We already have deep partnerships with our Chinese industrial partners," said Hou Mingjuan, global vice president of Qualcomm, adding that China's commitment to high-quality development through high-level opening-up has given multinational companies like Qualcomm the confidence to continue and further expand cooperation with Chinese customers.
According to Ouyang Rihui, assistant dean of the China Center for Internet Economy Research at the Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing, China's service sector is creating a "magnet effect" in the world.
From 2012 to 2021, the actual utilization of foreign capital in China's service sector increased from 60.27 billion U.S. dollars to 140.51 billion U.S. dollars, a 1.3-fold increase in scale.
China's service imports are expected to reach 2.5 trillion U.S.dollars by 2025, according to a report on China's service imports released by the country's commerce ministry during the third China International Import Expo in 2020.
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BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A large number of high-tech enterprises showed their digital technologies and products at the just-concluded 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), which heralds opportunities for innovative development of digital services trade.
The metaverse experience hall of CIFTIS attracted a lot of visitors as it had created a deep immersive travel experience for the audience with XR virtual shooting technology, glasses-free 3D technology, and holographic interactive space among others.
Many exhibitors of the metaverse experience hall believe that CIFTIS has set up a bridge for metaverse to enter the consumer-level services trade market.
At the telecommunications, computer and information services exhibition area of the Shougang Park venue of the 2022 CIFTIS, robots of different shapes can be seen at the booths of almost all the exhibitors, working as publicity ambassadors for the exhibitors by displaying their different skills.
Multiple practical products featuring artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, 5G, blockchain and other advanced technologies were also displayed at the event.
According to Feng Ming, a doctor of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), PUMCH displayed the portable intelligent neuronavigation robot jointly developed with Tencent AI Lab and the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences at this year's CIFTIS.
The navigation platform of this robot integrates the surgical technology and experience of PUMCH's neurosurgery team, and combined with preoperative imaging, it can assist doctors to locate intraoperative lesions and perform puncture surgery with the robotic arm, further reducing the difficulty and improving the accuracy of the surgery.
Digital yuan also outshone at the event, and many banking, insurance and fintech companies displayed their e-CNY products at the exhibition area of financial services.
The Bank of China launched the digital RMB hard wallet, and according to the introduction of a staff at the booth of the bank, the hard wallet can help the elderly, children and other groups who are not good at mobile phone payment complete the consumption payment without carrying cash.
Exhibitors said that CIFTIS has helped shorten the distance between financial institutions, people and digital RMB, and through the interactive activities in the exhibition, the audience can more intuitively experience the security, convenience and efficiency of the digital RMB, which is helpful for the application of "digital RMB plus".
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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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LIHUE, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Two men were arrested on Kauai accused of online child sex crimes, during Operation Keiki Shield, a sting operation aimed at protecting children from sexual predators on the internet.
Nicholas Wehrly, 34, of Eleele, and Eric Nakamoto, 29, of Hanamaulu, were arrested and charged over the weekend on complaints of first-degree electronic enticement of a child. Their bail was set at $20,000 each.
“The Hawai‘i Department of the Attorney General thanks the Kauai Police Department and the other law enforcement agencies taking part in Operation Keiki Shield for their leadership in keeping Kauai’s children safe from these online predators,” said First Deputy Attorney General Valerie Kato.
According to KPD, Operation Keiki Shield is an ongoing operation that looks to find, identify, and arrest online child predators. The operation also seeks to identify and rescue victims of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Multiple agencies both local and federal participated in the operation.
“Our Internet Crimes Against Children Unit will continue to work in concert with Hawai‘i’s police departments and prosecutors to hold these criminals to account for their illicit actions,” Kato said.
Since the first iteration of Operation Keiki Shield on Kauai in November 2019, five suspects have been arrested on Kauai, officials said.
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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...
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Geena Davis, left, accepts the Governors Award alongside Madeline Di Nonno.
"The White Lotus" cleaned up as repeat winners mixed with first-time honorees at the 74th annual Emmy Awards, but it was Sheryl Lee Ralph who woke up the audience with her half-sung acceptance speech, on a night where HBO and Netflix geared up for another in their now-annual battles for supremacy in the realm of prestige TV.
Ralph became only the second Black woman to win supporting actress in a comedy for ABC's "Abbott Elementary," a win that came 35 years after Jackee Harry broke through for "227." The Broadway star sang part of her speech (thanking executives in script that ran across the bottom of the screen), bringing the crowd -- sleepy, until that point -- bounding to its feet.
There was, as usual, a fair amount of repetition, and a whole lot of bleeped-out words. The former included the seventh consecutive award to "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver," and another trophy for "Saturday Night Live." Oliver's HBO show has owned that category, in much the way Jon Stewart did at his former home, "The Daily Show."
Julia Garner also received her third Emmy for her supporting role as Ruth in Netflix's grim drama "Ozark," while Brett Goldstein nabbed a rare back-to-back win (thanks to being eligible in successive years) for Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso."
Still, other first-time winners broke through as well. Matthew Macfadyen took the supporting actor award for HBO's "Succession," this year's most-nominated program, joined by limited-series stars Michael Keaton for "Dopesick" and Amanda Seyfried for another fact-based Hulu production, "The Dropout."
First-time nominees Murray Bartlett and Jennifer Coolidge were also recognized for HBO's "The White Lotus," with the latter having to overcome four of her co-stars. Coolidge got played off during her ebullient acceptance speech, after a few recipients had talked over the music. Mike White also won for both writing and directing the series, which already claimed five technical awards previously.
Amazon's "Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls" also capped its three-Emmy run through this awards season by winning for competition program, prompting an emotional acceptance from its host.
Netflix tied a 47-year-old record (originally set by CBS) with a total of 44 Emmys last year across the Creative Arts Awards, dedicated primarily to technical categories, and the main telecast. That included sweeping the top drama categories with "The Crown," which didn't air during this year's eligibility period.
HBO and HBO Max topped all platforms coming into this year's primary telecast, with 26 awards, versus 23 for Netflix. Both were well ahead of the nearest competitors, Disney+ and Hulu -- both owned by Disney -- with nine and eight wins, respectively. (Like CNN, HBO is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.)
HBO was the most-honored network in 2019 and 2020, tying with Netflix the year before that.
Hosted by Kenan Thompson, the ceremony kicked off with a tribute to TV theme songs, and a standing ovation for Oprah Winfrey, who presented the first award of the night.
After record-low ratings in 2020 with a virtual ceremony, viewership of the Emmys rebounded last year to an estimated 7.4 million viewers -- still low by historic standards, but a marked improvement over the previous two years.
Ratings for linear TV have been declining in general, and the Emmys are perceived to have been impacted by nominating fewer widely popular shows as streaming has taken over the awards competition.
TV rights to the Emmys rotate among the four major broadcast networks. This year's show moved from its usual Sunday broadcast because it's airing on NBC, which carries "Sunday Night Football."
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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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On Monday, President Joe Biden unveiled new developments in his effort to cut nationwide cancer death rates in half over the next 25 years.
The president's announcement came 60 years to the day President John F. Kennedy delivered his famous "Moonshot" speech, voicing his commitment to landing an astronaut on the moon.
"On the 60th anniversary of his clarion call, we face another inflection point and together we can choose to move forward, with unity, hope, and optimism," Biden said during his remarks.
"I laid out a plan that is bold, ambitious, and I might add, completely doable."
The University of Hawai'i Cancer Center reported more than 7,000 people in Hawai'i are diagnosed with the disease each year -- and more than 2,000 die from the illness.
Latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Hawai'i has the second lowest cancer death rate compared to other states.
"For too many cancer patients and their families, instead of hope, there's bewilderment. The feeling of being on your own," added Biden, who lost his son Beau to a rare brain cancer in 2015.
During his declaration, Biden announced he will appoint leading biomedical scientist Dr. Renee Wegrzyn to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, a group formed in March to advance American medicine.
"Imagine, getting a simple shot instead of a grueling chemo, or getting a pill from a local pharmacy instead of invasive treatments and long hospital stays," Biden said.
The president also signed an executive order to boost the country's biotechnology industry, which he claims will create more jobs and lower treatment prices.
Do you have a story idea? Email news tips to news@kitv.com
'A'ali'i is a reporter with KITV. He was born and raised on the island of Maui and graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in Journalism.
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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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Medical workers seek protections
By Ellen Gerst
Casper Star-Tribune
Via Wyoming News Exchange
CASPER – Wyoming lawmakers are working on a bill that could increase criminal penalties for attacking health care workers.
A similar bill was attempted in 2013, but failed after passing the Senate. But health care workers who testified to the Joint Judiciary Committee in May said that attacks have become more frequent since then, and so have instances of verbal abuse and threats.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated that trend, said Josh Hannes, vice president of the Wyoming Hospital Association, during a committee meeting.
“Never has the violence been as escalated as it has been these last couple of years,” said Tracy Garcia, chief nursing officer at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
Between January 2021 and April of this year, Garcia said, the Cheyenne hospital has recorded 34 assaults. She said those include patients hitting, slapping, grabbing or kicking staff members, as well as sexual harassment, pulling hair and making threats to employees’ lives. In about a third of those cases, Garcia said, the patient was intoxicated or mentally ill.
“I strongly believe that it’s the right time to change the belief… that it’s an expected part of our work,” said Nicole Rooney, chief nursing officer at Laramie’s Ivinson Memorial Hospital, at the May committee meeting.
The current draft of the bill, which is set to be discussed Tuesday during day two of the committee meeting in Casper, would make assault or battery against health care workers doing their job a misdemeanor offense. Simple assault or threats would carry a penalty of up to $750, and battery would carry the same plus the potential of up to six months incarceration.
“Verbal assault, while nasty and mean … is a far different thing than physical abuse,” Sen. John Kolb, R-Rock Springs, said at the May meeting.
Of course, assault and battery are already crimes, lawmakers pointed out. But health care workers are seeking a special carveout within those crimes, similar to those already in place for assaults against police or detention officers.
Health care workers told the committee that cases of worker attacks are likely under reported, and are often only prosecuted when law enforcement officers responding to the scene are attacked themselves.
“It’s already difficult to staff our facilities,” Hannes said, “and I think it’s important that as a state we stand up and we say that this behavior is not going to be tolerated, ever.” While hospitals around the state have increased security, adding officers or cameras to deter attacks, Hannes said funding is tight everywhere and often can’t cover additional measures.
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Bluffs, Cheyenne, Laramie, Shirley Basin, and Muddy Gap.
WHEN...1 PM MDT Monday until 1 PM MDT Tuesday.
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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.
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Harriet Hageman gives a speech shortly after being announced the winner of the Wyoming GOP primary during the Primary Night Celebration with Harriet Hageman at the Frontier Days Event Center in Cheyenne on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. Alyte Katilius/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Democratic U.S. House candidate Lynnette GreyBull will face Republican primary candidate Harriet Hageman in the general election on Nov. 8. Hageman defeated incumbent Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo, in the Republican primary on Aug. 16. Courtesy
Harriet Hageman gives a speech shortly after being announced the winner of the Wyoming GOP primary during the Primary Night Celebration with Harriet Hageman at the Frontier Days Event Center in Cheyenne on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. Alyte Katilius/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Democratic U.S. House candidate Lynnette GreyBull will face Republican primary candidate Harriet Hageman in the general election on Nov. 8. Hageman defeated incumbent Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo, in the Republican primary on Aug. 16. Courtesy
CHEYENNE – Republican U.S. House of Representatives primary winner Harriet Hageman has declined an invitation to debate Democratic contender Lynnette GreyBull next month.
WyomingPBS confirmed Monday that officials had provided two dates in October for Hageman to participate in the general election debate, and she declined both. For the first date, she said there was a scheduling conflict, and when given a second available date, Hageman said she would not participate at all.
“Since announcing her candidacy, Harriet Hageman has traveled over 40,000 miles across Wyoming, held more than 200 events and spoken with thousands of voters. This is a much more effective way of communicating with Wyomingites, and it's how she will continue,” her campaign responded in a statement. “We thank you for your invitation, but respectfully decline.”
Democratic primary winner GreyBull said Hageman’s decision not to join her on the debate stage showed a lack of dedication to her role as a representative. She said it’s a tactic of the privileged class to not participate in debates, and to not have an open dialogue about issues concerning Wyomingites. She said constituents deserve to hear Hageman’s plan for the state, and compare them to the position GreyBull has on various issues.
“I do hope she would consider changing her mind,” GreyBull said.
WyomingPBS Senior Producer for Public Affairs Steve Peck told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle it was disappointing that Hageman was not going to take part, because the debates are a key component in educating constituents. He said WyomingPBS had been hosting the live statewide debates for many years, and noted that Hageman took part in the Republican primary debate earlier this year.
“We’re the only ones that do it consistently in this way, and we’re sorry that not everyone is going to be participating,” he said.
Although he has not reviewed every single debate WyomingPBS has hosted, he said it is extraordinarily rare that a major party candidate would decline a general election debate invitation.
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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Country music star injured after tour bus overturns in crash
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) – A country music star was injured after his bus overturned in Tennessee on Friday, according to authorities.
Musician John Michael Montgomery was traveling with his team on the way to a concert in North Carolina when the accident happened, he said in a statement.
The 2001 Prevost Featherlite was driving on I-75 near the Tennessee-Kentucky state line when it hit the embankment and overturned, according to the report. WVLT reports the right lane was closed for a few hours as crews worked to overturn the vehicle.
Montgomery said he suffered broken ribs and minor cuts due to the accident but is doing well. Others on the bus are also recovering from injuries, he said.
Montgomery released a statement addressing the accident:
Yesterday we had a serious accident on the way to a concert in North Carolina. Everyone that was on the bus is recovering from their injuries.
Despite some cuts and broken ribs, I am doing well. I will take some time over the next couple of weeks to heal and be back on the road soon. I am grateful to the medics and highway patrol for their quick response to this difficult situation. Thanks to everyone for their concerns.
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John Lennon’s killer denied parole for 12th time
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) - Mark David Chapman, the man who shot and killed John Lennon, has been denied release.
The New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision said an interview with the Board of Parole was held Aug. 31.
The board’s decision to deny parole with “a hold of 18 months” was announced Monday.
Chapman’s next appearance date is scheduled for February 2024.
Over 40 years ago, Chapman was convicted of killing the famed Beatles member as he walked inside of his luxury New York apartment on Dec. 8, 1980.
Chapman was an out-of-work security guard with a history of mental illness.
He was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison and has been denied parole 12 times.
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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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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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Psychologist: School shooter suffered fetal alcohol damage
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Attorneys for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz began building their argument Monday that his birth mother’s alcohol abuse left him with severe behavioral problems that eventually led to his 2018 murder of 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Paul Connor, a Seattle-area neuropsychologist, said medical records and testimony by prior witnesses show that Brenda Woodard drank and used cocaine throughout much of her pregnancy before Cruz’s birth in 1998. Woodard, a Fort Lauderdale prostitute, gave up the baby immediately after to his adoptive parents, Lynda and Roger Cruz. Woodard died last year.
Connor, testifying by Zoom, told jurors that people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder show at a young age problems with motor skills, impulse control, socializing and paying attention — problems previous defense testimony showed Cruz had.
Cruz’s preschool teachers testified he couldn’t run without falling or use utensils. He was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as a young child and teachers testified that he was extremely anxious and had trouble making friends.
At 5, tests showed Cruz had impairments in 10 intellectual categories including memory, reasoning, language and impulsivity, Connor said. Court records and earlier testimony showed he would have frequent outbursts in class and at home. By middle school, he was making threats.
Connor said he measured Cruz’s IQ at 83, which he said matches the slightly below average intelligence many people with fetal alcohol issues often score. He said IQ tests conducted throughout Cruz’s life found similar results, including one done recently by a prosecution expert.
Under cross-examination by lead prosecutor Mike Satz, Connor conceded he is not board certified in his field but said such certification is voluntary and only a state license is required to practice. He also conceded that he almost always testifies on behalf of the defense in fetal alcohol cases, not prosecutors. He will continue testifying Tuesday.
Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to murdering 14 students and three staff members and wounding 17 others as he stalked a three-story classroom building with an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle on Valentine’s Day 2018. His trial is only to decide whether the former Stoneman Douglas student is sentenced to death or life without parole. For the seven-man, five-woman jury to impose a death sentence, the vote must be unanimous.
Satz finished his primary case last month. He played security videos of the shooting and showed the rifle Cruz used. Teachers and students testified about watching others die. He showed graphic autopsy and crime scene photos and took jurors to the fenced-off building, which remains blood-stained and bullet-pocked. Parents and spouses gave tearful and angry statements about their loss.
In an attempt to counter that, assistant public defender Melisa McNeill and her team have made Cruz’s history their case’s centerpiece, hoping at least one juror will vote for life.
After the defense concludes its case in the coming weeks, the prosecution will present a rebuttal case before the jury’s deliberations begin.
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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 Cardoso 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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Ramsey Lewis, a pianist who sustained connections between jazz and popular music at a time when those bonds often seemed fragile and imperiled, died on Monday in Chicago, his hometown. He was 87.
His death was announced by his manager, Brett Steele, who cited natural causes.
Throughout his career, Lewis was the embodiment of jazz crossover. His affinity for gospel and blues tunes melded seamlessly with easygoing, unfettered forays into the rock and soul standards of the 1960s — a transaction that yielded major dividends with a trio album recorded at Washington D.C.'s fabled Bohemian Caverns in 1965. The title track of that album — "The 'In' Crowd," a cover of Dobie Gray's rhythm-and-blues hit from the previous year — made its own leap into the charts, spending 16 weeks on the Billboard Top 100 and rising as high as No. 5. The album spent 12 weeks in the top spot among best-selling R&B albums.
The rowdy, funky, hard-swinging acoustic jazz of Lewis, bassist Eldee Young and drummer Red Holt blended nicely with the wildly eclectic musical mélange making its way through the radio airwaves that summer of '65, including the Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," The Four Tops' "I Can't Help Myself," Tom Jones' "What's New, Pussycat?" and The Beatles' "Help!" For his part, Lewis received not only chart success with "The 'In' Crowd" but also cultural acclamation: the song earned him the Grammy award for Best Instrumental Jazz Performance.
Lewis built on his popular success later that year with Hang On, Ramsey! — another live trio album, recorded at the Lighthouse Café in Hermosa Beach, Calif. This time the playlist dug even deeper into the contemporary repertory, with a cover of "Hang On, Sloopy!" that reached No. 6 on the R&B chart and No. 11 on the pop chart. Two covers of songs by The Beatles, "A Hard Day's Night" and "And I Love Her," were included with more traditional standards like "Satin Doll" and "The More I See You."
Towards the decade's end, Young and Holt left the trio to form their own jazz combo. They were replaced by bassist Cleveland Eaton and drummer Maurice White. In 1974, Lewis reunited with White — a founder and architect of the seminal soul band Earth, Wind & Fire — to record Sun Goddess, an album whose emphasis fell on amplified instruments, prefiguring what we know as "smooth jazz." That album topped Billboard's Top Soul Albums chart, and its title track became a hit single. Maurice White's brother Verdine, a bassist with EWF, played and provided vocals on the album, as did the group's lead vocalist, Philip Bailey.
Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis, Jr. was born on May 27, 1935, in Chicago. Growing up in the Cabrini-Green housing project, he began playing piano at age 4. He began his classical training at the Chicago Music College Preparatory School, while playing piano and organ in his local church. He carried the abiding influences of both his gospel and classical training into a stylistically eclectic yet rhythmically grounded approach to jazz.
"I lucked out," Lewis told a Chicago Sun-Times interviewer in 2018, "because both my parents loved classical and gospel music. My dad loved jazz as well. So, I was hearing this music around the house since I was born."
After apprenticing with local ensembles, Lewis joined a jazz group called The Clefs as a freshman at Chicago's Wells High School. Young and Holt were a part of that combo before joining what was later known as the "classic" Ramsey Lewis Trio. They made their recording debut in 1956 with Ramsey Lewis and the Gentle-men of Swing, followed in 1957 by Ramsey Lewis and the Gentle-men of Jazz, Volume Two.
In all, Lewis recorded more than 80 albums, winning three Grammys and scoring five gold records. In 2007, he was named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts. He hosted a longtime syndicated radio show, Legends of Jazz, that was developed into a public television series in the mid-2000s.
Though the 1970s were considered by many to be a low point for jazz's popularity, Lewis' crossover success raised hopes that the music would maintain the same connections with rock, soul, and pop that it had in the first half of the 20th century. By reaching out to audiences of all ages and musical tastes with such a varied and cross-generational repertoire, Lewis was making as bold an investment in the future of jazz as any (so-called) avant-gardist or neo-classicist.
His commitment to jazz's present and future found other outlets — notably as artistic director of Jazz at Ravinia, for which he composed two commissioned works: "Proclamation of Hope, for the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth; and "To Know Her," a full score for the Joffrey Ballet. He also helped organize Ravinia's Jazz Mentor Program. In 2005, he launched the Ramsey Lewis Foundation, seeking to connect at-risk children with the joys of musical creation. His memoir — Gentleman of Jazz, coauthored by Chicago jazz journalist Aaron Cohen — will be published next year.
"I think [in] everything I do, the common denominator is improvisation," Lewis told Molly Murphy in a 2006 interview for the National Endowment For the Arts. "Improvisation that should swing, have some forward motion to it, even if it's a ballad, to have some movement about it. Where are you going to find that spontaneous improvisation in the moment except in jazz?"
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Report: Rapper PnB Rock killed in robbery at restaurant
LOS ANGELES (KABC) - A man who was fatally shot at a Los Angeles restaurant was rapper PnB Rock, sources tell news station KABC.
The shooting was reported at 1:23 p.m. Monday at a Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in South Los Angeles.
Police say the shooting was apparently committed during the course of a robbery. The victim was sitting at a table with a woman when at least one suspect approached, brandished a firearm and demanded property from the victim.
The suspect shot the victim multiple times and “removed some property” from him, then fled in a getaway car, according to Los Angeles Police Department Capt. Kelly Muniz.
The victim was taken to the hospital, where he died.
Sources tell KABC that the deceased is 30-year-old Rakim Hasheem Allen, a rapper whose stage name is PnB Rock. He was known for singles that include “Fleek” and “Selfish.”
Police would not confirm the victim’s identity.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackstone Liquid Credit Strategies LLC, an affiliate of Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP (collectively, and together with their affiliates in the credit-focused business of Blackstone Inc., "Blackstone Credit"), announced monthly distributions for the three listed closed-end funds it advises, Blackstone Senior Floating Rate Term Fund (NYSE: BSL), Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund (NYSE: BGX), and Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund (NYSE: BGB) (each a "Fund" and together the "Funds").
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine have honored AKASA as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces in Health Care™. This is AKASA's first time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at #16. Earning a spot means that AKASA is one of the best companies to work for in the country.
The Best Workplaces in Health Care award is based on analysis of survey responses from over 161,000 current employees in the manufacturing and production industry. In that survey, 94% of AKASA's employees said AKASA is a great place to work. This number is 37% higher than the average U.S. company.
"It's an incredible honor to be named one of the best places to work in healthcare," said Malinka Walaliyadde, CEO and co-founder of AKASA. "Our purpose is to enable human health by building the future of healthcare with AI. The mission attracts individuals who want to solve problems that directly impact people's lives. AKASA's cross-functional team of experts helps make that mission a reality."
The Best Workplaces in Health Care list is highly competitive. Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. Companies were only considered if they are a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization.
Great Place to Work is the only company culture award in America that selects winners based on how fairly employees are treated. Companies are assessed on how well they are creating a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.
"It is our honor to spotlight the Best Workplaces in Health Care," says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. "Health care heroes have been on the front lines saving lives, and these organizations dug deep to tailor their support to the rapidly changing demands from the pandemic. We applaud their commitment to inclusive, high-trust cultures."
AKASA was also recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Places to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™ in 2022.
AKASA is the leading developer of AI for healthcare operations. AKASA scales human intelligence with leading-edge AI and ML securely trained on customer data to learn unique systems, continuously adapt to changing environments, and deliver comprehensive automation and analytics for complex workflows. The result is a seamlessly integrated, customized solution that reduces operating costs, frees up staff to do the work they love, and helps health systems allocate resources to where they matter most.
AKASA is a remote-first company and we are hiring. Step into the future of healthcare with AKASA. Learn more at AKASA.com/careers.
Great Place to Work selected the Best Workplaces in Health Care by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 161,000 employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations in the health care industry. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work® Trust Index™ survey. Great Place to Work determines its lists using its proprietary For All™ methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America's largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1 million survey responses and data from companies representing more than 6.1 million employees, this year alone. Read the full methodology.
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Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
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Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates call on leaders to keep commitments to world's poorest and invest in innovation, ingenuity to continue saving millions of lives
SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today released its sixth annual Goalkeepers Report, noting that nearly every indicator of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is off track at the halfway point for achieving them by 2030. Despite significant setbacks caused by overlapping global crises, the report is optimistic, underscoring opportunities to accelerate progress toward ending poverty, fighting inequality, and reducing the impacts of climate change.
Co-authored by foundation Co-chairs Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates, this year's report, "The Future of Progress," notes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, wars in Ukraine and Yemen, ongoing climate and food crises, and macro-economic headwinds on global ambitions to improve and save millions of lives by 2030.
"It's no surprise that progress has stalled amid numerous crises," said Bill Gates. "But this is not a reason to give up. Every action matters to save lives and reduce suffering. Turning away would be a mistake."
In their respective essays, French Gates and Gates call for new approaches to achieving gender equality and food security. They also cite dramatic progress in dealing with the HIV/AIDS epidemic—a nearly 60% decline in annual deaths between 2000 and 2020—as an example of what can happen when the world invests in long-term solutions and innovative approaches to entrenched issues.
"The world faces many challenges—some of which may seem insurmountable. Yet, despite the setbacks, I'm filled with hope that we can solve these problems together and save millions of lives through human ingenuity and innovation," French Gates said. "We know progress is possible because the global community has faced difficult odds before and won. And we can do it again."
This year's report includes best- and worst-case scenarios for ending preventable infectious diseases and malnutrition, improving access to quality education, increasing access to financial services, and achieving gender equality.
"At this historical inflection point, how the world responds to setbacks is a choice that will impact what happens now and for generations to come. Millions of lives hang in the balance," said Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman. "We call on governments, the private sector, civil society, and philanthropic organizations to do more to meet the ambitious goals and to keep investing in new ways of thinking, new tools and data, and proven solutions to ensure every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life."
In her essay, French Gates cites data that shows the world will not reach gender equality until at least 2108—three generations later than previously projected. She calls for approaches that do more than just ensure a woman's ability to earn a livelihood, but to control it.
"When it comes to the future of progress—not just on the global goals related to gender equality but on those on good health, quality education, ending poverty, and more—there is one engine that can drive them all: women's power," French Gates writes.
She highlights two proven approaches for increasing women's power in their families and communities: building economic resilience through expanded access to digital financial tools and implementing a robust caregiving infrastructure that enables women to earn an income outside of the home.
In his essay, Gates asserts that hunger cannot be solved solely through humanitarian assistance. He cites recent shocks to the world's supply of grain from Eastern Europe and the ongoing threat of climate change to underscore the vulnerability and interconnectedness of the global food system. Using a new data visualization tool to predict the impact of climate change, the report provides bleak projections for future crop yields and agricultural productivity, particularly in Africa.
Gates points to examples of planting "climate-smart" crops and utilizing predictive modelling as proven solutions that have helped smallholder farmers in Africa and India increase their productivity and protect their crops from the disruptive effects of climate change. He calls for increased investment in R&D and other proven solutions to significantly boost agricultural productivity, particularly in Africa, where 14 countries depend on Russia and Ukraine for half their wheat.
"The world should be generous and prevent people from going hungry, but in another sense, it doesn't solve the larger problem. The goal should not simply be giving more food aid. It should be to ensure no aid is needed in the first place," he writes.
About the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people's health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of Co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates and the board of trustees.
About Goalkeepers
Goalkeepers is the foundation's campaign to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). By sharing stories and data behind the Global Goals through an annual report, the Gates Foundation hopes to inspire a new generation of leaders—Goalkeepers who raise awareness of progress, hold their leaders accountable, and drive action to achieve the Global Goals.
About the Global Goals
On September 25, 2015, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, 193 world leaders committed to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). These are a series of ambitious objectives and targets to achieve three extraordinary things by 2030: end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and fix climate change.
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- Despite concerns of a recession, employers globally are poised to continue hiring much needed talent reporting a Net Employment Outlook of +30%.
- Optimism is strongest among organizations in Brazil (+56%) and India (+54%); weakest in Hungary (-5%) and Greece (-5%).
- The greatest hiring demand is in Information Technology (IT).
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global labor market remains strong with steady hiring expected for the remainder of 2022, according to the Q4 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (NYSE: MAN) of 40,700 employers published today.
Used internationally as a bellwether of economic and labor market trends, the Net Employment Outlook – calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who anticipate reductions to staffing levels from those who plan to hire – now stands at +30%, down slightly (-3%) from Q3, yet 6% higher than this time last year.
Of the 41 countries and territories, only hiring managers in Greece and Hungary report negative Outlooks for the quarter. Findings also reveal uneven economic growth across markets responding differently to disruptions from the conflict in Ukraine, looming concerns over a possible recession, rising inflation, and higher costs of living. Regardless of those challenges, demand for skilled workers remains at record highs.
"Despite economic and geopolitical clouds on the horizon, employer hiring intentions remain strong. Organizations continue to focus on attracting and retaining people as competition for employees remains fierce, even two years after the pandemic first began. That means holding onto — and developing — the talent they have," said ManpowerGroup Chairman & CEO Jonas Prising. "Digital roles continue to drive most of the demand globally with the greatest need for talent with technology skills. The rotation of consumer spending from goods to services continues to create more employment opportunities across hospitality sectors while employers in finance, banking, and insurance compete for skilled workers to fill in-demand roles."
- Organizations in the IT industry report the most optimistic Outlook (+42%); followed closely by Banking, Real Estate, and Insurance (+37%).
- The brightest hiring intentions for next quarter are in Asia Pacific (+40%) and South and Central Americas (+39%), with the greatest expectations in Brazil (+56%) and India (+54%).
- Employers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) anticipate relatively stable hiring (+21%), yet Outlooks for countries near Ukraine fall by as much as -17% since last quarter.
North America: Employers in the region remain optimistic in the final quarter of 2022 (+32%).
- Employers in Canada (+30%) and the U.S. (+33%) report moderate decreases in their Outlooks compared to last quarter, -8% and -5%, respectively, while Puerto Rico reports an overall Outlook of +32%.
- Both Canada and the U.S. expect hiring to be weaker compared to intentions year-over-year, -6% in Canada and -13% in the U.S.
- In the U.S., the strongest hiring outlook is seen in IT (+42%).
Central and South America: Organizations in all nine countries share strong Outlooks.
- Hiring managers in Brazil report bullish intentions (+56%), followed by Costa Rica (+52%), and Colombia (+46%); The lowest confidence is seen in Argentina (+9%).
- Intentions decline versus the previous quarter (-3%) but improve based on the same time last year (+21%).
- Only two sectors report quarterly improvements: Restaurant and Hotels (+10%) and Primary Production (+2%).
Europe, Middle East, and Africa: EMEA employers reveal confidence softening in their Outlook (+21%).
- Intentions remain the same when compared with Q4 2021 while easing -3% since last quarter.
- Outlooks vary across the region with employers most keen to hire in Sweden (+34%), France (+34%), Norway (+33%), and Belgium (+33%), and the most cautious in Hungary (-5%), Greece (-3%), and Poland (+1%).
- Countries closest to Ukraine are taking a frugal approach in hiring intentions; for example, Hungary dropped 17% since last quarter, and now report an Outlook of -5%.
Asia Pacific: Hiring managers across APAC anticipate the most vigorous hiring intentions globally (+40%).
- India (+54%), China (+46%), and Australia (+38%) report the most positive Outlooks.
- APAC is the only region where hiring intentions improve from last quarter (+6%) and shows a 20% increase from Q4 2021.
- China and Hong Kong continue to bounce back from COVID-19 lockdowns prevalent last quarter, both growing 15% since Q3.
To view complete results for the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, visit: https://go.manpowergroup.com/meos. The next survey will be released in January 2023 and will report hiring expectations for the first quarter of the year.
The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey is the most comprehensive, forward-looking employment survey of its kind, used globally as a key economic indicator. The Net Employment Outlook is derived by taking the percentage of employers anticipating an increase in hiring activity and subtracting from this the percentage of employers expecting a decrease in hiring activity.
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions – creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity – as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality, and Disability, and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year – all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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PRAGUE, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) and the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) have collaborated to offer an Academy course on Mechanical Circulatory Support on 13 November, concurrently with the first day of the ESOT TLJ 3.0 Consensus Conference. This full-day programme is designed for both clinicians and allied health professionals, and will provide a concise review of clinical knowledge and an outline of professional skills in mechanical circulatory support.
"Complex challenges require coordinated solutions; advancing science and improving patient care is a team effort," says Greg Schultz, CAE, ISHLT Chief Executive Officer. "The joint ISHLT-ESOT MCS Academy is a critical building block in the development of a deep and durable partnership between ISHLT and ESOT to support our healthcare professionals and elevate the global standard of care for our patient populations."
"ESOT and ISHLT are uniquely positioned to fuel innovative and impactful strategies to meet the need of our respective communities. But we also share common goals, objectives, and interests. So it only makes sense to come and work together towards a joint mission," says Devi Mey, ESOT Chief Executive Officer. "We begin this adventure with the launch of the ISHLT x ESOT Mechanical Circulatory Support Academy. We invite everyone interested in mechanical circulatory support to register and attend the meeting in Prague. At ESOT, we believe that collaboration is the foundation for a more open, connected, and engaged community."
In addition to reviewing clinical knowledge, the Academy will provide an outline of the essential professional skills for candidate assessment and longitudinal support for mechanical circulatory support patients of all ages. This course will be of junior faculty in centres providing mechanical circulatory support, furnishing them with a tool to review their standards of care, develop protocols, and implement guidelines established in management of mechanical circulatory support patients. An additional focus will be laid on career perspectives and advice in MCS to develop a more diverse group of clinicians.
For more information or to register for the course, visit the ISHLT Europe MCS Academy website. ISHLT is also presenting an MCS Academy on 4 November in Chicago, IL USA—more information on that is available at bit.ly/2022MCSNorthAmerica.
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary professional organization dedicated to improving the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease through transplantation, mechanical support and innovative therapies. With members in more than 45 countries, ISHLT is the world's largest organization dedicated to the research, education and advocacy of end-stage heart and lung disease. ISHLT members represent more than 15 different professional disciplines. For more information, visit www.ishlt.org.
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LONDON and BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ITSMA, a Momentum Group company, is enhancing its industry-leading account-based marketing (ABM) and B2B marketing training programs with the launch of Growth Academy.
The firm has trained nearly 2,000 learners to date and has seen a significant increase in demand for marketing enablement in recent months. Growth Academy will embed best practice learning experiences and empower learners to take control of their own development pathway via a new cutting-edge learning management system (LMS).
"Our research has shown a need for stronger career pathways in marketing and a greater focus in developing marketing talent. As such, we've declared 2022 the 'year of marketing enablement.'" said Guy Phillips, Global Director of Learning and Development.
Phillips continued, "Since ITSMA and Momentum joined forces in 2021, we've certified nearly 500 new learners. Now, we have the capabilities to better cater to different learning needs and types of content delivery, which means we can work with our clients in a much more integrated way."
The training programs now include public and private courses, with live online and in-person delivery options, together with e-learning modules and expert mentoring. The courses span B2B marketing certification, marketing leadership enablement, value proposition development, social selling, and comprehensive ABM certification.
The firm's learning platform embeds best practice methodologies and provides learners with an easy-to-use dashboard to access course content, collaborate on coursework with their cohort and facilitators, and actively manage their own learning journey.
The investment enables ITSMA to continuously improve the experience through learner analytics, develop more learner-centric services, and provide transparency to partnering organizations to build impactful skills.
"Growth Academy takes our learning and development portfolio to the next level," said Paige Johnson, Head of Learning and Development. "We're now able to provide an even more engaging educational experience, offer a variety of training methods suited to different learning styles, and ensure an exceptional learner journey."
Learners will now receive an assessment before and after the learning journey to make the most of their development opportunity. They will also benefit from ongoing development opportunities through a six-month membership to Growth Hub, where they can network with peers from Growth Academy's alumni, and access technical know-how from the firm's research and participation in key events.
Phil Crompton, VP of worldwide industry marketing at IBM, recently implemented an ABM certification program: "We worked heavily with ITSMA to put everybody through a formal training program, which led to external certification. We not only got the classroom training, but also got really good one-to-one mentoring with the very best expertise."
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BEIJING, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 31, 2022, Joy Spreader Group Inc. (HKG:6988, "the Group", "Joy Spreader"), a leading marketing technology company listed in Hong Kong, announced its interim results for 2022. The Group's R&D expenses showed a YoY gain of 54.78% to HK$46.28 million during the first half of 2022.
The Group's R&D expenses for international e-commerce business stood at HK$29.64 million, accounting for over 60% of Joy Spreader's total. Most of the expenses were used to procure data and to build data models that have played an important role in expanding the business starting from the second half of 2022. With ongoing improvements, the data models are expected to help optimize product recommendations and user preferences on the service's business and consumer platforms. The international e-commerce service, an important part of Joy Spreader's long-term development roadmap, is rapidly expanding its business and sales network following the validation of its business model in Southeast Asia.
In recent years, the focus of the marketing sector is gradually shifting from search engines to recommendation algorithms. By leveraging the interest-based recommendation algorithm, Joy Spreader has empowered customers in the e-commerce and interactive entertainment sectors by helping them enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their business efforts (e.g. e-commerce sales, the launch of interactive entertainment products, and marketing campaigns) on mobile new media platforms both in the home market of China and abroad.
With a continuous increase in R&D investment, Joy Spreader is well-positioned to further consolidate its leadership role in the industry by strengthening capabilities in key technologies, enhancing services and leveraging its data assets.
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While up to 80% of Consumers Claim They Are Concerned About Sustainability, a New BCG Report Reveals Accelerated Consumer Action Is Needed to Reach Collective Sustainability Goals
BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate commitments to climate and sustainability are growing in number and scope, but increased consumer action is needed to reach collective sustainability goals. According to a new report released today by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), consumers care about climate and sustainability and want to do their part—yet only 20% said they believe they can personally have an impact. More significantly, 70% admitted to feeling wary of corporate sustainability claims and commitments. The report, titled Consumers Are the Key to Taking Green Mainstream, considers how to accelerate consumer uptake of sustainable products, services, and behaviors.
The report, which is based on a survey of 19,000 consumers across the US, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, China, India, and Brazil, finds that while up to 80% of consumers said they are concerned about sustainability, only 1% to 7% have paid a premium for sustainable purchases. However, focusing only on these two extremes—consumers who are paying a premium for sustainable products and services and those who merely express concern about sustainability—conveys an incomplete picture of consumers' actual behavior.
"It's easy to interpret these signals as a lack of consumer readiness, but companies will never maximize the potential of sustainable products and services if they focus only on consumers who are willing to pay a premium," said Aparna Bharadwaj, a BCG managing director and partner and global head of BCG's Center for Customer Insight, who coauthored the report. "There's a significant number of 'in between' consumers who are just on the threshold of embracing sustainable products and services. The key question is, 'How do we encourage these consumers to act?'"
Understanding Consumers' Thoughts Versus Actions About Sustainability
Of the 14 product and services categories examined in the report, some are more advanced in terms of sustainable action by consumers—offering a significant opportunity for companies to step up.
For instance, in home care products, nearly 60% of consumers said they are already following sustainable behaviors such as recycling products, bottles, and packaging (36%), using reusable cloths for cleaning (35%), and buying refillable cleaning and home care products (29%). In cars, 39% of consumers said they are adopting sustainable behaviors such as avoiding driving or driving only when necessary (38%), or carpooling (14%).
Adoption of sustainable behavior also varies by market. The greatest concern about sustainability comes from consumers in China (93%) for categories such as home care, cars, grocery retail, apparel, and skin care products and Brazil (89%) for select categories including home care, cars, and PCs and tablets. Among developed markets, Italy shows the highest level of concern (87%), particularly in electricity providers, home care, luxury, and PCs and tablets.
Three Imperatives to Motivate Consumers Toward Sustainable Choices
BCG's report identifies three imperatives for expanding the uptake of sustainable lifestyles:
- Make claims locally relevant. Companies should speak the language of consumers rather than the language of their internal business team, regulators, or investors. For example, packaging is an issue of particular concern for Japanese and American consumers, so they are more likely to favor products that are recyclable, reusable, or compostable.
- Broaden the dialogue. Only 7% to 16% of consumers cited sustainability as one of their top three reasons to purchase. However, 20% to 43% could be persuaded to make sustainable choices if the products or services deliver on other related needs. Communicating a broader set of benefits for sustainable products, such as health or quality, could double or quadruple the number of consumers who purchase them.
- Break the tradeoffs. Companies must understand why consumers hesitate to adopt sustainable products and services and then either innovate to remove real barriers or use communication to address perceived barriers. Price, for example, can be a real tradeoff for consumers. However, BCG's research shows that consumers who do not buy sustainable products perceive a higher "green premium" than the actual premium that exists. Consumers who are on the fence about making sustainable purchases for cost reasons need to see clearer price communication to combat this misperception.
"By understanding consumers' core needs, and by removing real or perceived barriers through innovation and communication, companies can significantly increase sustainable outcomes," said Lauren Taylor, a BCG managing director and partner and global leader of the firm's customer-centric sustainability topic, who coauthored the report. "Making the attribute of sustainability an 'and,' not an 'or,' will be a win-win for everyone.
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Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fueled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place.
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The acquisition will fuel future growth in the global prepared appetizers market to meet customer and consumer demand
TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McCain Foods has acquired Scelta Products, adding the Netherlands-based producer of frozen foods to its growing family of delicious, prepared vegetable appetizer product offerings.
The deal closed on September 8, 2022 and represents a significant investment that will fuel McCain's growth and expansion in the frozen vegetable appetizer space.
Despite the turmoil and uncertainty in the post-COVID world, McCain continues to look for opportunities to grow and invest with acquisitions that align with its business values and global leadership position. Scelta Products marks the latest in a series of investments and acquisitions McCain has made in recent years to expand its appetizer and snacking offerings; some of these include Ad van Geloven, Strong Roots and Forno De Minas. The Scelta Products acquisition is a further sign of McCain's commitment to maintain and strengthen its position in the global prepared appetizer market.
"With common customers and shared values as family-owned companies, there is a natural complement between McCain Foods and Scelta Products," says Max Koeune, CEO of McCain Foods. "We feel honoured and privileged to build on the legacy of Scelta Products, bringing their delicious product to our customers as we expand on the fantastic business that Scelta's founders have created."
Scelta Products has been driving innovation in the frozen vegetable industry for more than 22 years and has been a business partner of McCain's for the past 13 years. Scelta Products' onion rings, battered and breaded mushrooms and other vegetable appetizers fit well within McCain's existing appetizers portfolio and will allow us to serve growing consumer and customer demand for delicious snacking options.
Scelta Products' plant assets will be integrated into McCain's product network, creating increased production capacity to accelerate global prepared appetizer growth throughout European and international markets.
Scelta Mushrooms, cofounder of Scelta Products and the international route to market for more than 20 years, will solely focus on its mushroom business going forward.
McCain values the skills, experience and motivation of the management and employees of Scelta Products and looks forward to welcoming them to the McCain family.
"After more than a decade of building a successful business partnership, we are thrilled to officially become part of the McCain Foods family," say Jos Koster and Wilco Boone, co-founders of Scelta Products. "Our companies have grown together over the years, and I'm excited to see that continue. In joining forces with McCain, a global leader in prepared appetizer products with similar business values to ours, I am confident that the legacy of Scelta Products' will continue to be built upon."
The acquisition price is not being disclosed at this time.
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About McCain Foods
McCain Foods Limited is a family-owned business founded in 1957 in Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada. Today, the company is the world's largest manufacturer of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetizers and snacks. Its products can be found in restaurants and retail stores in more than 160 countries around the world. The company has major production, retail and corporate operations around the world, employs approximately 22,000 people, operates 49 production facilities on six continents, partners with 3,500 farmers and generates annual sales in excess of $11 billion CAD.
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Next generation LinuxONE servers extend IBM's capabilities to help clients across industries, including Citibank, reach sustainability targets
ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled the next generation of its LinuxONE server, a highly scalable Linux and Kubernetes-based platform, designed to deliver scalability to support thousands of workloads in the footprint of a single system1. IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 features capabilities that can reduce clients' energy consumption. For example, consolidating Linux workloads on five IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 systems instead of running them on compared x86 servers under similar conditions can reduce energy consumption by 75%, space by 50%, and the CO2e footprint by over 850 metric tons annually2.
According to an IBM IBV study, 48% of CEOs across industries say increasing sustainability is one of the highest priorities for their organization in the next two to three years. However, 51% also cite sustainability as among their greatest challenges in that same timeframe, with lack of data insights, unclear ROI, and technology barriers, as hurdles. For these CEOs, scaling their business with modern infrastructure can often be one of the barriers to achieving sustainability goals.
"Data centers are energy intensive, and they can account for a large portion of an organization's energy use. But data and technology can help companies turn sustainability ambition into action," said Marcel Mitran, IBM Fellow, CTO of Cloud Platform, IBM LinuxONE. "Reducing data center energy consumption is a tangible way to decrease carbon footprint. In that context, migrating to IBM LinuxONE is designed to help clients meet their scale and security goals, in addition to meeting sustainability goals for today's digital business."
IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 is an engineered scale-out-on-scale-up system designed to enable clients to run workloads at sustained high density and increase capacity by turning on unused cores without increasing their energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions.2 In addition, clients can track energy consumption with IBM Instana Observability on LinuxONE.
IBM's portfolio of sustainability technologies includes solutions to design, deploy and manage energy efficient infrastructures and innovations with a hybrid cloud approach. IBM LinuxONE is one solution within the portfolio designed to optimize data centers by reducing energy consumption and improving energy efficiency. IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 will be generally available globally on September 14, 2022, with entry and mid-range systems to follow in 1H 2023.
Shifts in the global economy have driven volatility and require flexibility in operational and technical decision-making. Built with the same security, scalability and reliability that has been the hallmark of IBM infrastructure, the next-generation LinuxONE also offers cloud-like flexibility. With a system built for rebalancing of resources in combination with on demand capacity, workloads can scale-up and scale-out dynamically and non-disruptively.
"For CIOs, change is happening at an unprecedented rate and requires organizations to invest in infrastructure that is stable, high value and energy-efficient," said Bjorn Stengal, IDC Global Sustainability Research and Practice Lead. "IBM LinuxONE provides organizations with a secured, scalable architecture to meet their government regulations and customer expectations."
At Citi, the bank's sustainability strategy is driven by a commitment to advance solutions that address climate change and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Operationally, Citi is focused on reducing the environmental footprint of its facilities, including through improving hosting densities with lower power consumption. Citi is hosting MongoDB on IBM LinuxONE, leveraging the platform's security and resiliency, as well as elastic capacity to address unexpected demand.
"As our business grows and becomes increasingly digital-first, traditional IT solutions add more physical servers and increase required floor space," said Martin Kennedy, Managing Director, Citi Technology Infrastructure. "IBM LinuxONE with MongoDB provides vertical scale and critical protection against data breaches and cyber-attacks, helping optimize data centers while lowering our overall carbon footprint."
The new LinuxONE system also features pervasive encryption to protect data at-rest and in-flight, a priority for clients in regulated industries such as financial services. Building on IBM's cloud security leadership in confidential computing, IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 protects data in use while providing end-to-end encryption. This comprehensive data protection profile provides businesses with a data protection strategy that underpins current and anticipated future cyber security protocols.
Today's hybrid and multicloud environments require clients to deploy workloads where it makes the most sense for their business needs. IBM Cloud Hyper Protect Virtual Servers provide a public cloud environment in which the cloud tenant maintains complete authority over Linux-based virtual servers for workloads that contain sensitive data. Built on IBM LinuxONE and running on IBM Cloud, this service provides customers complete authority over their encrypted data, workloads and encryption keys – not even IBM as the cloud provider has access.
IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 supports a large number of Linux and Red Hat OpenShift-certified workloads, including data serving, core banking and digital assets. IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 receives support from IBM Ecosystem partners, such as Illmuio, Metaco, MongoDB, NGINX, Nth Exception, Fujitsu Limited, Pennant, SQ Solution, Sysdig, Inc. and Temenos.
With cloud native development on LinuxONE, teams of developers can deliver portable and agile solutions without having to learn a new operating system. IT managers need a system that is easy to operate that supports common tools and provides a foundation for the future. LinuxONE enables managers to focus on delivering new services, instead of managing complexity across a vast number of servers. Based on Linux and Kubernetes, everyone benefits from open standards and an ecosystem that includes modern DevSecOps and cloud native tools.
"Together, Temenos and IBM LinuxONE can help major banks move to a modern architecture in a safe, predictable and scalable way, while reducing total cost of ownership and meeting their ESG obligations," said Philip Barnett, President of Strategy Growth at Temenos. "Temenos core banking running on the new LinuxONE servers can operate at a fraction of the cost of general-purpose servers and offer great scalability, resilience and speed to market."
To learn more, please visit:
- IBM LinuxONE TCO Calculator: by answering just a few questions such as hardware, workload type and software, the IBM LinuxONE cost estimator provides a high-level total cost of ownership based on industry-proven assumptions.3
- Register for the IBM zDay, a no-cost virtual conference, on Sept. 15, 2022 to learn more about LinuxONE through a dedicated track of sessions
- IBM LinuxONE Expert Care offers a way of attaching services and support through tiers at the time of product purchase. This offering provides the client an optimum level of support over multiple years for mission-critical requirements of the IT infrastructure.
- IBM Technology Services provide infrastructure services to help clients plan, deploy and optimize their IBM LinuxONE server and software stack to meet business needs.
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1 Performance result is extrapolated from IBM internal tests running in an IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 LPAR with 24 dedicated cores, 1536 GB memory and FS9200 storage NGINX pods on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP) 4.10 running on a RHEL 8.5 KVM host. 64 RHOCP Compute nodes with 230 NGINX pods were running in parallel. The KVM guests with RHOCP Compute nodes were configured with 2 vCPUs and 16 GB memory each. The KVM guests with RHOCP Management nodes were configured with 16 vCPUs and 128 GB memory each. Results may vary.
2 Compared 5 IBM Machine Type 3931 Max 125 model consists of three CPC drawers containing 125 configurable cores (CPs, zIIPs, or IFLs) and two I/O drawers to support both network and external storage versus 192 x86 systems with a total of 10364 cores. IBM Machine Type 3931 power consumption was based on inputs to the IBM Machine Type 3931 IBM Power Estimation Tool for a memo configuration. x86 power consumption was based on March 2022 IDC QPI power values for 7 Cascade Lake and 5 Ice Lake server models, with 32 to 112 cores per server. All compared x86 servers were 2 or 4 socket servers. IBM Z and x86 are running 24x7x365 with production and non-production workloads. Savings assumes a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) ratio of 1.57 to calculate additional power for data center cooling. PUE is based on Uptime Institute 2021 Global Data Center Survey. CO2e and other equivalencies that are based on the EPA GHG calculator use U.S. National weighted averages. Results may vary based on client-specific usage and location.
3Disclaimer: This tool provides a high level view of estimated costs and potential savings using publicly available IBM and third party server and pricing information in the United States as well as certain other information in consolidating from an x86 server environment to a LinuxONE environment. For a "Total Cost of Ownership" estimate, this tool considers certain factors involved in a three or five-year total cost of ownership including hardware costs, workload type, IBM and ISV software costs, certain facility costs (space, energy), maintenance charges, server utilization, hypervisors and migration. x86 hardware pricing is based on IBM analysis of U.S. prices as of February 2021 from IDC with a 30% discount. Certain assumptions used in the tool are based on data from hundreds of client studies performed by IBM and your results will vary depending on your environment and other factors. The information and data used to generate the results in the tool is current as of February 2021. Results will also vary based on the selections you make in using the tool. The output from the tool, including, but not limited to any accompanying summary of potential savings are estimates only and are provided on an 'AS IS' BASIS. Any reliance by you on using the tool and any output is at your sole risk and will not create any liability or obligation for IBM. IN NO EVENT WILL IBM BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR ANY USE OF THIS TOOL, WEB SITE, OR ON ANY OTHER HYPER LINKED WEB SITE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR OTHER DATA ON YOUR INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF WE ARE EXPRESSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This tool is not for use in countries where such comparisons are limited or prohibited by law.
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- ONE's anode-free cell is the first to deliver 1007 Wh/L into a large format prismatic can cell
- The anode-free cell technology surpasses industry-leading energy density, while lowering costs of the Gemini battery pack by eliminating the need for graphite and anode cell manufacturing equipment
- ONE's Gemini dual-chemistry architecture has opened a straightforward path to widespread use of anode-free cells by reducing cycle life and peak power requirements by 90%
NOVI, Mich., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage company, today unveiled a 240-Ah prismatic anode-free cell after a successful 12-month R&D effort. The company believes its anode-free cell is the highest energy density large-format cell ever produced. The breakthrough technology will enable the commercialization of ONE's Gemini™ dual-chemistry architecture, which will be integrated into a BMW iX prototype vehicle later this year.
ONE's first-generation 1007 Wh/L cell eliminates the need for graphite and anode manufacturing equipment, enabling $50 per kWh cell cost at scale. "Our prismatic anode-free cell is produced with approximately half of current cell manufacturing equipment for equivalent capacity, allowing us to sharply reduce scale-up cost," said Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of ONE.
Anode-free cells typically have low cycle life compared to conventional cells, which has not made them viable in an automotive setting. ONE's Gemini dual-chemistry architecture has opened a straightforward path to widespread use of anode-free cells by reducing cycle and peak power requirements by 90%. Gemini pairs more standardized LFP and anode-free chemistries into one battery pack, enabled by the company's proprietary DC-DC converter. This allows each specialty chemistry to focus on different functions: LFP for daily driving, and anode-free to extend range for long distances. This combined system is expected to deliver more than 250,000 miles of lifetime service.
"Scaling 100x from a 2 Ah pouch cell to a 240 Ah prismatic in less than 12 months is a testament to the simplicity of the design and ability to use conventional Li-ion production equipment," said Dr. Steven Kaye, ONE Chief Technical Officer. "We are moving faster than the fastest research programs that I have been a part of. Gemini will reach volume production in 2026 accelerating electric vehicle adoption by delivering 600 miles of range in a wide range of vehicle platforms, including trucks and SVUs."
ONE will showcase its anode-free cell and Gemini battery architecture technology at The Battery Show in Novi, MI on September 13-15.
For more information, visit one.ai/anode-free
Our Next Energy, Inc. (ONE) is a Michigan-based energy storage company focused on battery technologies that will radically accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and expand the possibilities of next-level storage solutions. Our vision is simple: Double the range of electric vehicles; use safer, more sustainable raw materials; and establish a localized supply chain. This strategy will result in a reliable, cost-effective, and conflict-free supply chain.
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TOKYO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of engineering thermoplastics, has developed three-dimensional (3D) printing technology for production of DURACON (R) polyoxymethylene (POM) products. The technology, known as Material Extrusion (MEX), delivers physical properties close to those of injection-molded articles despite being 3D-printed. Polyplastics will highlight the new 3D printing technology at the upcoming K 2022 exhibition (Hall 7A/B02) which runs October 19-26 in Duesseldorf, Germany.
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The MEX process can also be applied in preliminary evaluations of physical properties, functions, durability, and other properties without needing a mold, thus helping to accelerate the product development cycle. The MEX process is a typical 3D printing technology that uses thermoplastic resin materials. With resin filaments as the material input, this method produces 3D structures by repeatedly tracing and layering while depositing a melted material extruded through a tiny nozzle. Typically, only amorphous resins or resins with low crystallinity (e.g., ABS, polyamide) had been suitable for use in the MEX 3D printing process. POM's high crystallinity and rapid rate of crystallization have made it unsuitable for use in the MEX 3D printing process.
To address POM's limitations, Polyplastics' MEX 3D printing technology combines a more appropriate selection of POM grades with printing conditions optimized for their crystallization behavior. In addition to accelerating the product development cycle, the MEX technology could also be targeted for low-volume manufacturing of custom products.
Polyplastics is seeking a patent for the DURACON (R) POM 3D printing technology and at the same time the company is developing additional DURACON (R) POM filament materials for use in 3D printing, including reinforced grades. The company is also accepting requests for actual product trial samples.
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*DURACON (R) is a registered trademark of Polyplastics Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.
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Sessions reveal investments in AI, data connectors, and performance to support the growing legal and compliance communities in ANZ
CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relativity, a global legal and compliance technology company, today begins its third annual APAC-focused event, Spotlight: ANZ, which will explore how Relativity's community of users in Australia and New Zealand are responding to the changing size and shape of data with confidence, and how the latest updates in RelativityOne are powering a smarter, more secure way to work.
"The past two years have accelerated not only the pace of innovation, but the quality of innovation as well," said Georgia Foster, Senior Managing Director, APAC at Relativity. "This explosion of data types and data sources is driving us to focus on not only continuously investing in the product to drive innovation through AI and adjacencies, but to balance this with investing in the core foundations of our product to deliver uncontested performance, speed and stability."
Spotlight: ANZ will showcase how Relativity is investing globally and locally, new innovations in AI for legal and compliance use cases and the tremendous growth opportunity in the e-discovery and compliance markets across Australia and New Zealand. A recording of the general session will be available to registrants one week following the event. Attendees can expect to learn more about:
Enabling Faster Innovation in the Cloud with Continued APAC Growth
Since 2020, Relativity has grown its APAC team by over 300 per cent and Relativity's SaaS product, RelativityOne is now available in six countries across APAC, making up 40 per cent of all RelativityOne geographies. Earlier this year, Relativity completed its Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment, allowing RelativityOne to be considered by the Australian Federal Government for the first time.
Relativity is committed to adapting RelativityOne to adhere to the standard document disclosure protocols used in the Australian legal market, as well as improving those methods of disclosure. A few specific areas of focus over the next six months include flexible document exchange, enhanced processing support and additional PDF support.
During Spotlight: ANZ, Relativity will host the following session on RelativityOne functionality:
- RelativityOne: An End-to-End Solution for Australia: Attendees will learn how RelativityOne can enable innovation, security and scale to conquer modern data challenges.
Powering Intuitive User Experience with Advanced Automation and AI
The size and shape of data is constantly changing and expanding, calling for a solution that can do the same. Relativity's AI capabilities transform the way customers handle unstructured data and tackle modern legal and compliance challenges by enabling quick investigations, continuous learning and visibility into critical insights in a single secure solution. For more AI-specific insights, Relativity will host the following sessions:
- What's Next at the Intersection of AI and e-Discovery: Experts discuss what has materialised as technology and dynamic processes mature, and what they're expecting next from AI and e-discovery.
- Solve Investigations & Litigation Faster with AI: Attendees will learn how they can find critical information faster with AI, leverage a single solution to get the full picture, and make the most of their efforts with RelativityOne.
Simplifying Communication Surveillance with a Single, Secure Platform
Regulatory expectations become more substantial and complex with each coming year, making it critical for teams to have a single platform that provides integrated capabilities for their most important use cases. Relativity's AI-powered communication surveillance product, Relativity Trace proactively detects regulatory misconduct like insider trading, collusion and other non-compliant behaviour. Moving from audio, to e-comms and trades with mobile capture within one platform enables seamless communication surveillance. Relativity will host the following session on compliance:
- Starting on the Right Foot: Proactive Compliance with Relativity Trace: Attendees will learn how Relativity Trace helps surveillance teams monitor and review a variety of prevalent communication channels to help detect misconduct, and even move an investigation into RelativityOne.
Access to Justice in Australia
Relativity is powered by its unifying mission to organise data, discover the truth and act on it. This mission has led to the continued development of Justice for Change in Australia and enabled several companies to run a total of six active cases in the program. This global program empowers the Relativity community to positively impact racial justice progress by providing the technology necessary to tackle societal issues.
"Justice for Change has enhanced the existing pro bono opportunities for the legal community by offering our technology for free, to create long-lasting impact as it relates to social and racial justice," said Gulsun Demirel, Senior Community Enablement Specialist at Relativity. "We're excited to provide Indigenous communities in Australia with the unique capabilities of RelativityOne to pursue the justice they deserve."
About Relativity
Relativity makes software to help users organise data, discover the truth and act on it. Its SaaS product RelativityOne manages large volumes of data and quickly identifies key issues during litigation and internal investigations. The AI-powered communication surveillance product, Relativity Trace proactively detects regulatory misconduct like insider trading, collusion and other non-compliant behaviour. Relativity has more than 300,000 users in approximately 40 countries serving thousands of organisations globally primarily in legal, financial services and government sectors. Please contact Relativity at sales@relativity.com or visit http://www.relativity.com for more information.
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- Realizing Carbon Neutrality with a Primary Focus on Electrification -
TOKYO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda aims to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050. Today, Honda held a press briefing regarding its motorcycle business initiatives, presented by Kohei Takeuchi (Director, Executive Vice President and Representative Executive Officer) and Yoshishige Nomura (Managing Officer).
A summary of the briefing follows:
1. Approach toward carbon neutrality of motorcycle products
To accommodate a variety of uses and needs of customers around the world, Honda offers a wide range of motorcycle products, from small commuter models to large fun models, which are used globally in both emerging and advanced countries. In emerging nations, especially, there is high demand for motorcycles, mainly commuter models, as a lifeline of people in their everyday life; however, popularization of electric models faces challenges such as heavier vehicle weight and higher prices. Also, demand for electric models depends largely on government incentives, regulations and availability of charging infrastructure in each respective market.
Considering these circumstances, Honda will accelerate the electrification of motorcycles as the primary focus of environmental strategies for motorcycle business, while also continuing to advance ICE, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality for all of its motorcycle products during the 2040s. Moreover, Honda will continue to lead the industry at the forefront of its environmental initiatives.
<Continued Initiatives to Advance ICE>
In order to realize carbon neutrality while accommodating the wide range of customer needs and usage environments unique to motorcycles, Honda continues its initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions from ICE models, while also developing models compatible with carbon neutral fuels such as gasoline-ethanol blends. To be more specific, in addition to Brazil where flex-fuel (E100)*1 motorcycle models are already available, Honda plans to introduce flex-fuel models in India, as well, one of the major motorcycle markets. The plan is to first introduce flex-fuel (E20) *1 models beginning in 2023, and flex-fuel (E100) models in 2025.
*1 Gasoline-ethanol blend fuel. Various blend rates are available, from 100% gasoline to 100% ethanol. E100 is 100% ethanol, while E20 is 20% ethanol.
2. Electrification Initiatives
<Introducing electric motorcycle models to meet wide-ranging customer needs>
Anticipating market expansion, Honda will introduce electric motorcycles that accommodate a wide range of customer needs. Commuter models and fun models combined, Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030.
Details of product launch plans follow:
(1) Commuter EVs
As businesses are becoming more environmentally conscious, demand for business-use electric motorcycle models has been on the rise in recent years. To fulfill such demand, Honda has been offering the Honda e: Business Bike series models and accelerating the global launch of business-use electric motorcycles. In addition to providing a Honda e: Business Bike series model to Japan Post and Vietnam Post Corporation*2 for mail delivery, Honda is currently conducting joint trials with Thailand Post Company Limited*3, and planning to begin production and sales of the Benly e: in Thailand before the end of this month. These Honda e: Business Bike series models are equipped with Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) swappable batteries, which are well-suited to business use such as the delivery of small packages and resolve issues of range and charging time, which are key challenges that need to be addressed to realize widespread use of electric motorcycles.
For personal use, Honda plans to introduce two commuter EV models between 2024 and 2025 in Asia, Europe and Japan. Envisioning the future market environment, uses and technological advancements, Honda is exploring a range of future personal-use models including ones equipped with a power source besides swappable batteries.
(2) Commuter EMs*4 / EBs*5
Currently, EMs and EBs account for more than 90% of industry-wide global electric motorcycle unit sales (approximately 50 million units). In China, the world's largest electric motorcycle market, EMs / EBs are widely adopted as a convenient form of everyday mobility, and Honda has been offering such products by leveraging its local supplier infrastructure and development / manufacturing operations. With the expectation that demand for EMs / EBs will be expanding globally, Honda plans to introduce a total of five compact and affordable EM and EB models between now and 2024 in Asia, Europe and Japan, in addition to China.
(3) FUN EVs
In addition to commuter EVs, Honda is actively developing electrified models in the "FUN" category. Based on its FUN EV platform currently under development, Honda plans to introduce a total of three large-size FUN EV models in Japan, the U.S and Europe between 2024 and 2025. Honda will also introduce Kids Fun EV model, designed to pass on the joy of riding to the next generation.
*2 Vietnamese postal service
*3 Thailand postal service
*4 Electric Moped category. Maximum speed: 25km/h - 50km/h
*5 Electric Bicycle category, not including electric-assisted bicycles. Maximum speed: 25km/h or lower.
<High-efficiency "Monozukuri" that enables expansion of the electric model lineup and sales>
Based on its competitive "Monozukuri" (art of making things) know-how, amassed through the development and application of platforms for ICE-powered models, Honda will develop and apply electric motorcycle platforms that combine the three core components for electric vehicles – the battery, PCU and motor– with the motorcycle body. By fulfilling customer needs with highly efficient Monozukuri, Honda will continue to offer the joy of mobility with affordably-priced electric motorcycle models.
Regarding the battery, a core component of electric vehicles, Honda aims to equip its electric motorcycle models with an all-solid-state battery Honda is currently developing by making active use of its own resources.
3. Smoother and Smarter Use of Electric Motorcycles
<Initiatives to enhance charging infrastructure and standardize batteries>
Enhancement of charging infrastructure and standardization of battery specifications are vital for the widespread adoption of electric motorcycles. As part of the enhancement of charging infrastructure, Honda is working toward popularization of battery sharing.
(1) Popularization of battery sharing
- Honda has established a joint venture in Indonesia, one of the major motorcycle markets, to operate a battery sharing service utilizing MPPs and MPP-powered motorcycles. The JV is currently operating a battery sharing service in Bali.
- In India, Honda is planning to begin its battery sharing service for electric tricycle taxis (so-called "rickshaws") by the end of this year. Honda is also planning to expand its initiatives to popularize battery sharing to other Asian nations.
- In Japan, in April of this year, ENEOS Holdings, Inc. and the four major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers*6 jointly incorporated Gachaco, Inc., which will provide a sharing service of standardized swappable batteries for electric motorcycles and develop infrastructure for this service. The company plans to begin its motorcycle battery sharing service this fall.
(2) Standardization of batteries
- In Japan, four major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers have agreed on common specifications for swappable batteries based on the JASO TP21003*7 guideline.
- Honda is working toward the standardization of swappable batteries while participating in a battery consortium in Europe*8 and working with a partner company in India.
*6 Honda, Kawasaki Motors, Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
*7 The Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. Organization (JASO) technical paper TP21003, the "Guideline For Swappable Batteries Of Electric Two Wheel Vehicles"
*8 Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC) established for the purpose of achieving widespread adoption of electric motorcycles and other small-sized electric mobility products.
<Strengthening of the areas of software technologies>
To increase the added value of its electric motorcycles, Honda is aiming to transform its business from a focus on non-recurring hardware (product) sales business to a recurring business model combining hardware and software.
In the area of software development, Honda is working with its software subsidiary, Drivemode*9, to enhance new value creation for its electric motorcycle products in the connected realm. Starting with the commuter EV model scheduled to go on sale in 2024, Honda will offer user experience (UX) features that continuously enrich the quality of riding through connectivity, such as offering optimal route options that take into consideration remaining range, charging spot notification, safe riding coaching and after-sales service support.
Looking ahead, Honda will work toward the establishment of a connected platform where greater value will be generated not only by connecting its motorcycles, but by linking a wide range of Honda products and realizing connectivity beyond their product domains.
*9 A developer of software that transforms UX for mobility. Drivemode builds smarter, safer, connected driving technology for everyone on the road.
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Monday is the anniversary of Isabella Ariel Kalua disappearance.
The 6 year old Waimanalo girl was reported missing by her parents.
The case brought out a community to search for the girl.
After her parents were charged with her murder, it also brought out calls for changes to the state's foster care system.
Over the past few years, there has actually been a drop in the number of children in the state's foster care program. Part of that is because the state provides more support services to keep children in their own homes, but the system still faces a number of challenges.
Hilo resident Joe O'Connell was a foster child as he was growing up.
As an adult, he has been making a difference in the lives of dozens of foster children.
"I saw there was a big need for foster parents. Sometimes the kids you work with don't have homes to go to and it just breaks your heart. So Kawai Saniatan and I decided to become foster parents about seven years ago," said O'Connell.
There are challenges facing Hawaii's foster families, including a shortage of staff who can help when caregivers need it most.
"They are in crisis when dealing with kids and their behaviors and all the trauma. To help them cope with that -- is really challenging," said Kintaro Yonekura, the Asst. Program Development Administrator with DHS' Child Welfare Services.
"There needs to be more social workers - the positions are there but we need people to apply," added O'Connell.
The state says there are 50 vacant positions statewide, some of those include social workers.
"We need more social workers to help even out the case load, and get more eyes on the families in the homes," said Yonekura.
A bill that would have allowed for more monitoring of foster families was passed by lawmakers this legislative session but vetoed by Governor David Ige.
Foster families and support service providers say that oversight is important.
"Making sure we have regular checkups and people go in the home. Making sure the workers see how the dynamics between kids and parents are interacting. That is key because it can prevent things from escalating," said Jonathan Mendoza, a Foster Family Trainer with Catholic Charities.
while there are challenges for the state's foster care system, parents in the program say it comes with some very rewarding benefits.
"The rewards are holidays, like Christmas, when the former foster kids come back to the home and we make a day of it," said Saniatan.
"Some of the rewards come 20 years later. When the kids are in the community and adults themselves and they come up to you and say, 'Sorry Uncle, I gave you such a hard time. But now i have kids can i have them come and spend time with you and have you teach them?'" said Mendoza.
The state has seen a decrease in children entering foster care since 2019. Even though the numbers have been dropping there is still a need for qualified foster families. If you would like to learn more about becoming a foster parent, you can go to https://rcg.hawaii.gov/
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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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KAPOLEI, HAWAII (KITV4) - Kapolei Energy Storage is scheduled to begin operations on April 1, 2023 and provide electricity to more than 30,000 homes on Oahu.
Hawaiian Electric officials said customers will gradually see their electricity rates decline – by less than a dollar initially and more as further renewable energy projects become available.
"We have eight other renewable energy projects under construction or planned or Oahu. We really want to give confidence to customers that things are going to change and things will get better. They’re going to see that improvement in their electric bill," said Jim Kelly, spokesperson, Hawaiian Electric.
KES is the largest battery storage facility in Hawaii and officials said it is the largest step towards the 2045 clean energy goal.
"People on the mainland are looking to Hawaii and at this project Hawaiian Electric is procuring to go green. We have a cleaner, more modernized grid with great flexibility and more efficiency.” said Polly Shaw, head of policy and communication at Plus Power.
The new facility was also sited in west Oahu so it can connect to the substation as the coal plant did. Officials said when Kapolei Energy Storage kicks off in the spring, it will be everything the coals plant was and more.
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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 remaining face masks requirements on UH campuses and properties will be lifted on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Masks are currently required in classrooms, shared laboratory spaces and confined educational spaces in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our community.
UH based its new recommendation on the advice of medical and public health experts as well as the latest federal and state guidance.
“Wearing a mask continues to be a good option especially for people who have a compromised immune system because of an existing health condition or people who live with a grand parent and they want to take every possible to protect the people they love and care for,” says Brooks Baehr, Department of Health.
“It’s still important to be cautious for me personally I get together with my grandparents and we have big family gatherings often so, I still kind of by habit wear a mask,” says Kacie Kato, UH Sophomore.
And many say, the freedom of choice is important.
“I think it’s about time we had it removed. We’ve had it on for a long time and now the COVID-19 rates are going down so I think its time we remove the mask mandate,” says Lorey Takahashi, Ph.D. , UH Professor.
According to UH guidelines, masking is required for those who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or has contracted the virus. They must wear a mask for the duration of the 10-day isolation period. Someone who has been infected may return on day 6 if their symptoms are substantially improved and they have not had any fever in the preceding 24 hours.
The University says, they recognizes that the rate of COVID-19 community transmission is no longer disrupting daily life and that most of the infections that are still occurring are not life-threatening and are not resulting in hospitalizations. UH will continue to remain highly vigilant, and COVID-19 restrictions may be quickly reinstated, if conditions change and warrant stronger measures.
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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...
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Then-President Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, on January 19, 2019.
Top officials from Donald Trump's political fundraising and former campaign operation are among dozens of people in the former President's orbit who received grand jury subpoenas in recent days -- as the Justice Department intensifies its criminal investigation into January 6, 2021, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
Among them are former Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien and Sean Dollman, who worked for Trump's 2020 presidential campaign as chief financial officer, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. Neither Stepien nor Dollman responded to CNN's requests for comment.
Dan Scavino, Trump's former deputy chief of staff, also recently received a subpoena, according to a source familiar with the matter. Scavino did not respond to a request for comment.
In total, more than 30 individuals with connections to Trump have received subpoenas in recent days, according to two sources familiar with the subpoena targets. The subpoenas seek documents and in some cases testimony before a grand jury in Washington, DC.
The flurry of subpoenas and other investigative activity came in the days just before the Justice Department began its standard preelection quiet period, a 60-day period before the midterm election during which the department generally seeks to avoid taking overt investigative action in politically sensitive probes to avoid the appearance of trying to affect the election.
Some of the subpoenas, including one reviewed by CNN, were broad in scope, seeking information on a range of issues, including the fake elector scheme, Trump's primary fundraising and political vehicle, Save America PAC, the organizing of the Trump rally on January 6, and any communications with a broad list of people who worked to overturn the 2020 election results.
The subpoena reviewed by CNN seeks records related to compensation provided to or received from a list of people that included Trump lawyers and campaign staffers through January 20, 2021.
It also asks for communications with anyone in the Justice Department. As CNN has previously reported, investigators are examining the role of former DOJ lawyer Jeffrey Clark in pushing false election fraud claims on behalf of Trump.
The subpoenas seek communications with some of the same players previously identified in subpoenas served to fake electors in various states earlier this year, including former Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Victoria Toensing and Boris Epshteyn, an adviser to Trump's 2020 campaign, among others.
Some of the subpoenas also requested any information that recipients previously turned over to the House select committee investigating the January 6 US Capitol attack.
Bernard Kerik, a former New York City police commissioner who worked with Giuliani to find evidence of voter fraud in the weeks following the 2020 election, also received a subpoena for documents and testimony, his lawyer confirmed to CNN.
"I've seen plenty of subpoenas. This looks very different because there's no direction to it," said Kerik's lawyer Timothy Parlatore. "Usually it's very targeted."
Brian Jack, the last White House political director under Trump, was subpoenaed as well, according to a source familiar. Jack did not respond to a request for comment.
The chair of Women for America First, Amy Kremer, which hosted the Trump rally outside the White House, said in a tweet over the weekend that her group, too, was sent a broad subpoena. Her attorney said the same publicly.
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Nearly half of the country's governors have signed off on a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to withdraw his student loan forgiveness plan that would cancel up to $20,000 for federal aid borrowers.
"As governors, we support making higher education more affordable and accessible for students in our states, but we fundamentally oppose your plan to force American taxpayers to pay off the student loan debt of an elite few..." the governors said in a letter dated Monday.
The governors, all Republicans, argue that the lowest income Americans will be paying the debts of doctors, lawyers and professors "with the most debt, such as $50,000 or more..."
Though, Biden's plan caps relief at $20,000 for those who received Pell grants – awarded to low-income students – and $10,000 for students who did not get Pell grants in college. Additionally, individuals who make more than $125,000 are not eligible for the one-time relief.
"College may not be the right decision for every American, but for the students who took out loans, it was their decision: able adults and willing borrowers who knowingly agreed to the terms of the loan and consented to taking on debt in exchange for taking classes," the letter states. "A high-cost degree is not the key to unlocking the American Dream—hard work and personal responsibility is."
It further argues that it is unfair to those who previously already paid off their student loans.
The governors also expressed concern that the forgiveness plan could encourage higher education institutions to drive up their costs, and therefore worsen inflation.
"Rather than addressing the rising cost of tuition for higher education or working to lower interest rates for student loans, your plan kicks the can down the road and makes today's problems worse for tomorrow's students."
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona told NPR in August the forgiveness plan was birthed largely from a way to undo the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and will boost the economy as a result.
"Everyone knows someone that's struggling post pandemic," he said. "And, you know, if we help folks in the communities so that they - reduce the chances of them going into default, everybody wins. It helps the economy."
The letter is signed by 22 Republican governors, including:
The governors are also challenging Biden's power to go through with the plan, saying "As president, you lack the authority to wield unilateral action to usher in a sweeping student loan cancellation plan."
In seven states, the forgiveness payments could be taxed as income.
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Emmy night was a big one for a lot of different shows: Squid Game, Succession, Ted Lasso, The White Lotus. There were very strange music choices (why did Jesse Armstrong collect an Emmy for writing Succession and walk on stage to "Shake Your Booty"?) and bits that dragged on too long (especially Jimmy Kimmel's play-dead routine that lasted right through Quinta Brunson's win for comedy writing for Abbott Elementary). But there were also great speeches and encouraging wins, and we're here to look at five takeaways from the ceremony as a whole. (Here's a complete list of winners.)
1. The great Sheryl Lee Ralph won the night.
There are years when you have to try to figure out what was the best moment of the ceremony; this was not one of those years.
When Sheryl Lee Ralph accepted the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for Abbott Elementary, her speech was not only the best moment of the night, but it's up there for the best moment of the Emmys... maybe ever?
Ralph took the stage and sang Dianne Reeves' "Endangered Species" a cappella — something few people could do effectively. She then spoke rousingly, beautifully and encouragingly about the importance of never giving up your dreams and how you should value all the people who take care of you. It's worth downloading the whole speech to your phone so that you can play it for yourself the next time you are discouraged, but really, it belongs uniquely to her and the power of her talent and her history. Her career in TV stretches back to the 1980s, but with this award she became only the second Black woman to win in the category (after Jackée Harry for 227). While it was overdue, it was great to see.
2. The show still needs more time for speeches and less for montages and scripted banter.
This particular Emmy ceremony, with a couple of notable exceptions, seemed to be playing people off quickly, even though some of them, like Jennifer Coolidge, was very entertaining. Coolidge won best supporting actress in a limited series for her work in The White Lotus; after trying and trying to get the show to let her say a couple more things, Coolidge heard "Hit The Road, Jack" start up and, rather than hurrying off stage, she danced, to a roar from the crowd.
At the same time winners fought for spare seconds, dull montages that were little more than "here are some TV shows" were allowed to linger, as were scripted bits that seemed less satisfying than the cut-off speeches, even when those sketches were performed by able comedians like host Kenan Thompson and the very funny Bowen Yang. Awards show producers seem convinced that people want all the stuff in between the awards more than they want the awards; betting on the charm of a speech instead of another montage will rarely be the wrong decision.
3. There weren't a lot of big surprises.
Ted Lasso and Succession were both expected to win their respective categories of comedy series and drama series...and they did. The White Lotus cleaned up in the limited series awards with wins for Coolidge and Murray Bartlett in the supporting categories and for Mike White in directing and writing.
Yet none of those shows swept the awards. Amanda Seyfried took lead actress for The Dropout and Michael Keaton won for lead actor in Dopesick. Lee Jung-jae won lead actor in a drama series for Squid Game, the first Asian man to ever be so honored. This might be a surprise, since it's the first time someone has won for a performance where they didn't speak English, but the sheer phenomenon of the show and its big haul of nominations had suggested it had a good shot at doing well.
Perhaps the nicest surprise was Lizzo's Watch Out For The Big Grrrls, which broke RuPaul's Drag Race streak of four wins in the reality competition category. That win led (of course) to a powerful and joyful speech from Lizzo about the importance of representation — a running theme over the course of the evening.
4. There's still plenty of repetition.
Even with competition running hot in almost every category and a lack of shows dominating the awards the way sitcoms like Frasier and Modern Family once did, there were lots of repeat winners.
Saturday Night Live won again in the variety sketch category (its only rival was A Black Lady Sketch Show); it was its sixth win in a row, a pretty boring outcome. Succession repeated its 2020 win in the outstanding drama series category, and Ted Lasso won outstanding comedy series after it also won last year. Plus, Ted Lasso actors Jason Sudeikis and Brett Goldstein won again in the lead and supporting categories.
That wasn't all. Zendaya, who won the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for Euphoria two years ago, won again. Jean Smart won for Hacks for lead actress in a comedy series for the second year in a row. Perhaps most impressive of all, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver won its seventh straight award for outstanding variety talk series, continuing to beat The Daily Show as well as all of network late night.
5. People want to see new winners have a real chance.
It's more an observation of public reaction than of the show itself, but standards seem to have changed for when a show has won "too much." Back in the days when there were far fewer shows to choose from, it wasn't until something racked up five or six wins — that pressure started to mount to get something else, anything else, up on stage with a win.
But now, with so much out there and so much that's good, even two wins for Ted Lasso seems repetitive, particularly when there's a show that feels as fresh as Abbott Elementary.
The Emmys are starting to have an enviable problem: Even when people disagree with the outcome of a contest, it might be less that a show is undeserving and more that there's simply something else that deserves a shot in a stacked category. Even the great Jean Smart, beloved by so many over such a tremendous career and absolutely marvelous on Hacks, might not have been the first choice of many people. That's not because of her ability; it's because this was a year where she faced opponents like Brunson, who is a new face, and Issa Rae, who's been nominated for Insecure several times but has never won. This is one of the reasons the Squid Game wins feels invigorating — the show is new.
It's one thing for a win to feel deserved; it's another for it to feel exciting. Even a second or third win can seem rote by now, so bring on the new contenders, and we'll be glad to see them.
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WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said Monday that it was willing to accept one of Donald Trump's picks for an independent arbiter to review documents seized during an FBI search of the former president's Florida home last month.
The accommodation could help accelerate the selection process and shorten any delays caused by the appointment of the so-called special master. The judge in the case, granting a request from the Trump team, said last week that she would appoint a neutral arbiter to go through the records and weed out any that may be covered by executive privilege or attorney-client privilege.
Department lawyers said in a filing Monday night that, in addition to the two retired judges whom they earlier recommended, they would also be satisfied with one of the Trump team selections — Raymond Dearie, the former chief judge of the federal court in the Eastern District of New York. He is currently on senior active status, and the department said he had indicated he was available and "could perform the work expeditiously" if appointed.
It was not immediately clear whether U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon would name Dearie or someone else. The Trump team said earlier Monday that it opposed both Justice Department selections.
The back-and-forth over the special master came as Trump's lawyers in a 21-page filing Monday dismissed the former president's retention of top-secret documents at Mar-a-Lago as a "storage dispute" and urged Cannon to keep in place a directive that temporarily halted key aspects of the Justice Department's criminal probe. The Trump team referred to the documents that were seized as "purported 'classified records,'" saying the Justice Department had not proven that the materials taken by the FBI during its Aug. 8 search were classified or remain so now.
The filing underscores the significant factual and legal disagreements between lawyers for Trump and the U.S. government as the Justice Department looks to move forward with its criminal investigation into the retention of national defense information at Mar-a-Lago. Department lawyers in their own filings have rejected the idea that the documents, many of them classified at the top-secret level, belonged to Trump or that Mar-a-Lago was a permissible place to store them.
"This investigation of the 45th President of the United States is both unprecedented and misguided," they wrote. "In what at its core is a document storage dispute that has spiraled out of control, the Government wrongfully seeks to criminalize the possession by the 45th President of his own Presidential and personal records."
The investigation hit a roadblock last week when Cannon granted the Trump team's request for a special master and prohibited the department, for now, from examining the documents for investigative purposes.
The Justice Department has asked the judge to lift that hold and said it would contest her ruling to a federal appeals court. The department said its investigation risked being harmed beyond repair if that order remained in place, noting that confusion about its scope had already led the intelligence community to pause a separate risk assessment.
But Trump's lawyers said in their own motion Monday that Cannon should not permit the FBI to resume its review of classified records. It said the government had unilaterally determined the records to be classified but had not yet proven that they remain so.
"In opposing any neutral review of the seized materials, the Government seeks to block a reasonable first step towards restoring order from chaos and increasing public confidence in the integrity of the process," the lawyers wrote.
Both sides on Friday night proposed different names of candidates who could serve as special master, though they disagreed on the scope of duties the person should have. Cannon has said the yet-to-be-named arbiter would be tasked with reviewing the documents and segregating out any that could be covered by claims of either executive privilege or attorney-client privilege.
The Justice Department recommended either Barbara Jones, a retired judge in Manhattan who has served as special master in prior high-profile investigations, or Thomas Griffith, a retired federal appeals court jurist in the District of Columbia who was appointed to the bench by former President George W. Bush. The department said in its proposal that the special master should not have access to classified documents, or be empowered to consider claims of executive privilege.
On Monday, the Trump team told the judge it was objecting to both those candidates but was not prepared to say why publicly at the moment.
Trump's lawyers proposed either Dearie, a senior judge on active status in the federal court in Brooklyn who also previously served on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, or Florida lawyer Paul Huck Jr. They have have said the arbiter should have access to the entire tranche of documents and should be able to evaluate executive privilege claims.
The Justice Department said it was willing to support Dearie's selection but it opposed the selection of Huck because of what it said was a lack of relevant experience.
In its filing Monday, the Trump team again voiced a broad view of presidential power, asserting that a president has an "unfettered right of access" to his presidential records and absolute authority to declassify any information without the "approval of bureaucratic components of the executive branch" — though it did not say, as Trump has maintained, that he had actually declassified them.
The Justice Department has said Trump had no right to hold onto the presidential documents. And the criminal statutes the department has used as the basis of its investigation, including one criminalizing the willful retention of national defense information, do not require that the records be classified.
In any event, the Justice Department says more than 100 documents with classification markings were found in last month's search.
Trump, who often spends time at his various properties, was at his Virginia golf club Monday
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hygiene and health company Essity is being affected by additional cost increases. Prices for electricity and gas have risen sharply in Europe since July 2022. Costs for the company's raw materials have also risen significantly in the third quarter. Essity is therefore announcing new comprehensive price increases for all product categories and markets.
"The cost headwinds have worsened further. We will manage this situation through new comprehensive price increases and energy price surcharges and are continuing to invest in our strong offering under leading brands and to supply essential hygiene and health solutions to Essity's customers and consumers every day," says Magnus Groth, President and CEO, Essity.
The timing and degree of the price increases will be managed locally.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerstone, a nonprofit health organization that provides mental health, addiction recovery, residential care, therapeutic foster care, counseling, and crisis services across the country, has learned of a data security incident that may have involved personal and protected health information belonging to certain current and former Centerstone clients. Centerstone has sent notification of this incident to potentially impacted individuals and is providing resources to assist them.
On February 14, 2022, Centerstone detected unusual activity involving its email environment. Upon discovering this activity, Centerstone took immediate steps to secure its email environment and launched a thorough investigation to determine the scope of the issue. The investigation determined that an unknown actor gained access to and may have obtained a limited amount of data from an employee email account on January 8, 2022.
As a result, Centerstone undertook a comprehensive review of the full contents of the email account to identify whether any individual information was contained therein. Centerstone's review concluded on July 12, 2022, at which time Centerstone learned that the email account contained certain personal and protected health information. In response, Centerstone immediately initiated a diligent search to identify current contact information needed to notify potentially impacted individuals.
Centerstone currently has no evidence of the misuse of any information potentially involved in this incident. However, on September 12, 2022, Centerstone notified potentially affected individuals directly via letter. In so doing, Centerstone provided information about the incident and about steps that potentially impacted individuals can take to protect their information.
The following personal and protected health information may have been involved in the incident: name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, client ID, medical diagnosis / treatment information, and/or health insurance and claims information. However, not all data elements were present for every individual.
The privacy and protection of personal and protected health information is a top priority for Centerstone, which deeply regrets any inconvenience or concern this incident may cause. Centerstone is working to implement additional safeguards to help ensure the security of its email environment and to reduce the risk of a similar incident from occurring in the future. Centerstone has also established a toll-free call center to answer questions about the incident. Call center representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Central Time, excluding holidays and can be reached at 1-833-764-0234.
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Launched at the Inaugural InCabin Event at Autoworld, Brussels 2022
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and BRUSSELS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyeris Technologies, Inc., a world leader in automotive in-cabin sensing AI, announced today that it will introduce its latest monocular 3D sensing AI software solution at the InCabin event at Autoworld in Brussels on September 15, 2022. Eyeris will have by-invitation meetings and demonstrations to showcase its latest in-cabin sensing AI solutions including the new monocular 3D sensing AI models, which predict depth-aware vehicle interior monitoring features in 3D from a single RGBIR image sensor to further improve in-vehicle safety, comfort and convenience.
Eyeris' Monocular 3D Sensing AI Solution Addresses Increasing In-cabin 3D Sensing Feature Requirements from Carmakers
3D sensing has been slow to be adopted in car interiors because of industry-known high costs, as well as interference and resolution limitations. Also, 3D sensing historically demands higher computation requirements than 2D. However, there has been a remarkable increase for in-cabin 3D feature requirements, rather than 2D, from car OEMs over the last year, demanding the use of a single RGBIR image sensor, rather than stereo camera, ToF sensors or others, because of its low cost and high image quality advantages.
Eyeris uses proprietary technology that accurately regresses depth information with 3D output from 2D image sensors, which applies to all in-cabin features. It is achieved through rigorous collection of naturalistic in-cabin 3D data to train compute-efficient depth inference models that run on AI-enabled processors. The data generated can be used to map the interior of a car, for example, and accurately determine in three dimensions the location of occupants' face, body, hands, objects and everything else inside the car.
Eyeris' monocular 3D sensing features and benefits include:
- Providing automotive OEMs and Tier 1s with robust "depth-aware" 3D data using 2D image sensors
- Enabling 3D accurate location, distance, size, and orientation estimation data, from flexible camera locations
- Providing dynamic interior 3D data transformation from world coordinate system to any OEM-specific camera coordinates (distance relative to the camera)
- Enabling new depth-dependent spatial features and use cases such as 3D in-cabin scene reconstruction, which until now, couldn't be achieved with 2D image sensors
- Maintaining the same low-computation and power requirements with efficient inference on automotive-grade processors.
"We're proud to introduce our monocular 3D technology that optimizes sensing performance beyond 2D, with added depth estimation of the entire in-cabin space," said Modar Alaoui, founder and chief executive of Eyeris.
"This 3D sensing technology enables automotive OEMs with a new host of features that were never available before, and further enhances safety and comfort by leveraging additional depth data about driver, occupants, objects and surfaces using a single 2D RGBIR image sensor. Additionally, this newly introduced technology will help improve the accuracy of the recently mandated driver monitoring and child presence detection features," added Alaoui.
Eyeris' In-cabin Monocular 3D Sensing AI Solution has been nominated for "Most Novel Research" Award at the 2022 AutoSens Awards
Highlighting the exceptional innovation work realized by the Eyeris team across industry organizations and academia, this award nomination by a panel of industry experts is a testament for the impact and significant technology advancements that Eyeris is committing to the In-cabin industry, globally.
"Congratulations to Eyeris on their nomination as a finalist in the Most Novel Research category, their work on monocular 3D sensing is impressive and we are also proud to be working with them as a sponsor of the inaugural InCabin conference taking place this month," said Robert Stead, Managing Director Sense Media Group.
"Spun out of our successful AutoSens series, this launch InCabin event gives a platform to the key technology developers that are making an impact in automotive safety for drivers and occupants. We are proud to play a role in saving lives, and building a community of experts that will drive this technology forward over the years to come," added Stead.
About Eyeris Technology
Eyeris portfolio of automotive in-cabin sensing AI includes a comprehensive list of features, including the NCAP-mandated Driver Monitoring System (DMS) with accurate eye-gaze tracking, especially from non-frontal camera locations such as rear-view mirror, overhead console, and center stack areas.
In parallel, Eyeris' Human Behavior Understanding (HBU) AI models also enable Occupant Monitoring System (OMS) with accurate tracking of body key-points, height, width, size, posture, movements, and orientation. Furthermore, the last set of Eyeris AI models enable accurate child presence detection, and recognition of common vehicle interior objects under the widest range of lighting conditions.
The reference design integrations from Eyeris and its SOC and image sensor hardware partners help reduce risk to OEMs and Tier1, while accelerating time to market in delivering substantial in-cabin safety, comfort, and convenience benefits for all automotive cockpit occupants.
Eyeris In-cabin sensing AI solutions have been licensed to Ford, Toyota, Jaguar Land Rover, Honda, Mitsubishi Motors, Veoneer, BHTC, Panasonic, Bosch, Karma Automotive, among many other automakers and Tier1 suppliers. Eyeris expects to go into vehicle mass production in 2024.
About Eyeris
Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., along with its R&D lab, Eyeris is a world leader in vision-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) software for automotive in-cabin sensing, and pioneer of the world's first in-cabin sensor fusion AI. For efficient inference, Eyeris uses a wide range of automotive-grade AI-enabled processors, as well as modern AI chips. Eyeris is a winner of several automotive awards at the AutoSens Awards and TU Automotive Awards for the last seven years, including "Best Cockpit of Future Technology," "Most Innovative In-Cabin Perception Application," "Best Automotive Safety System," and "Best Product for driver and occupants monitoring AI." Eyeris holds the world's largest naturalistic in-cabin dataset for vehicle interior monitoring solutions. Visit www.eyeris.ai.
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HONG KONG, Sept, 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) ("Akeso"), a China-based biopharmaceutical company focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutic antibodies for Oncology & Immunology, published encouraging preclinical results in poster featuring its Fc-mutant anti-TIGIT antibody fused with TGF-βRII protein (AK130) at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022.
AK130 is the first and only TIGIT/TGF-β dual-targeting antibody fusion protein and the first novel dual-targeting antibody fusion protein developed in-house by Akeso. The clinical trial application for AK130 was just accepted by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) not long ago, demonstrating Akeso's ability to develop breakthrough drugs with complete independence and autonomy.
Details of the poster are as follows:
- Poster: AK130, a first-in-class Fc-mutant anti-TIGIT antibody fused with TGF-βRII protein, elicits potent anti-tumor efficacy in preclinical studies.
- Abstract: #486P
- Presenters: Jing Min, Vice President of Akeso
Although TIGIT is considered a promising immune checkpoint molecule, the single-agent efficacy of anti-TIGIT therapy is limited. AK130, a novel anti-TIGIT antibody fused with TGF-βRII protein, was designed to inhibit TIGIT-mediated immunosuppression while decreasing the TGF-β levels in the tumor microenvironment (TME). Mutations were introduced in the Fc region of the antibody with IgG4 backbone to avoid antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) to minimize lymphocyte loss.
The encouraging observations from preclinical results of AK130 supports its clinical development for the treatment of human cancers:
- AK130 could specifically bind to human TIGIT and TGF-β with high affinity.
- In reporter gene assays, AK130 efficiently blocked the interaction between TIGIT and CD155, as well as TGF-β1/TGF-β3 and TGFβ-RII.
- As expected, AK130 did not show ADCC or CDC activity compared to tiragolumab.
- AK130 shows great anti-tumor efficacy in a mouse tumor model.
About AK130 (TIGIT/TGF-β dual-targeting antibody fusion protein)
AK130 is a bifunctional antibody-fusion protein entirely independently developed by Akeso. It consists of an anti-TIGIT monoclonal antibody fused to the extracellular domain of human transforming growth factor-β receptor II (TGFβ-RII). TIGIT is an emerging immune checkpoint that blocks TIGIT-CD155 interaction, relieves the inhibition of tumor-infiltrating CD8 + T cells and NK cells and promotes their anti-tumor function. TGF-β signaling can lead to immunosuppression, cancer immune escape, and immune checkpoint inhibitor resistance. Dual blockade of TIGIT and TGF-β activates T cell immune responses and reduces TGF-β-mediated immunosuppressive activity of Tregs, thereby achieving better antitumor effects.
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- Kabuki x Virtual Singer x NTT's ICT Technology -
TOKYO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Cho Kabuki" presented by Shochiku Co., Ltd. will be streamed from Kyoto, Japan, to foreign countries over the internet from 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5, to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11 (JST). It is an extraordinary Japanese stage performance that fuses Kabuki, a traditional Japanese theatre with more than 400 years of history, and a globally popular virtual singer that leads Japan's pop culture, as well as Japan's cutting-edge technology.
Images: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202209025924?p=images
The "Cho Kabuki" stage performance will co-star Nakamura Shido, a charismatic figure in the Kabuki world, and virtual diva Hatsune Miku. The impassioned Kabuki performance to be staged and recorded live at Kyoto's Minamiza Theatre, the most historic Kabuki theatre in Japan, on September 25, 2022, will be subsequently streamed online for audiences around the world with realistic sensations and English subtitles.
About Kabuki and "Cho Kabuki" (English): https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202209025924-O1-s37sD5av.pdf
About the Minamiza Theatre, Kyoto: https://www.kabukiweb.net/theatres/minamiza/
Promotional video for "Cho Kabuki" stage performance (in Japanese): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO_K0PQBzNQ
Tickets for watching the video stream are on sale at Zaiko: https://shochiku-bd.zaiko.io/e/chokabuki2022
On-demand program details
- Program title:
Cho Kabuki "TOWA NO HANA HOMARE NO ISAOSHI"
For details: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M102017/202209025924/_prw_PA2fl_dpTMSps5.pdf
- Cast:
Nakamura Shido (Kabuki actor)
Hatsune Miku (virtual singer)
- What:
An on-demand streaming event of "Cho Kabuki 2022 Powered by NTT," recorded live at the Minamiza Theatre in Kyoto, Japan.
*This is a recording of the performance on September 25 (Sun.) starting at 3:30 p.m. (JST).
*Streamed with English subtitles.
*The streaming will cover countries and regions across the world except Mainland China and Japan (available in Hong Kong and Macau).
- When:
From 12:00 a.m., October 5 (Wed.), to 11:59 p.m., October 11 (Tue.) (JST)
- Time:
On demand, around 1 hour and 30 minutes in running time.
- Cost:
JPY2,000 (tax excl.)
- Register at Zaiko: https://shochiku-bd.zaiko.io/e/chokabuki2022
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AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nu-Tek Biosciences, an innovative manufacturer of industrial ingredients used in the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, cut the ribbon on its built-for-purpose, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility last month.
The ribbon-cutting event featured an array of VIP speakers, including Austin Mayor Steve King and Nu-Tek CEO Thomas Yezzi and a congratulatory message from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Hosted by Frank Jaskulke, Vice President of Intelligence at the Medical Alley Association, the event also featured a drone video tour of the new manufacturing plant, a concert from Austin's own Martin Zellar and The Gear Daddies, and a fireworks show.
In a pre-grand opening visit, on August 18, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar toured the one-of-a-kind facility, citing the importance of Nu-Tek's plant and its capacity to mitigate supply chain risks with domestic manufacturing. Additionally, the Hormel Institute, an independent cancer research department within the University of Minnesota, gifted CEO Tom Yezzi and Nu-Tek a commemoratory piece of art.
The 60,000-ft2 facility is the first dedicated, animal-free peptone and protein hydrolysate manufacturing facility in the United States. The facility is expected to be fully operational in October and will employ around 35 people. Even more jobs will be created as Nu-Tek executes the next phases of the business. Because the new facility was built specifically for Nu-Tek's manufacturing capabilities, the plant design and engineering put safety measures in place that would be difficult to install in a legacy plant. This includes people flow, process flow, electronic record keeping, and cross-contamination prevention. Nu-Tek's quality management system is ISO9001 certified. In addition, Nu-Tek has been able to incorporate extensive raw material tracking and testing to better understand final product performance.
After a competitive and extensive site-selection process, Nu-Tek decided on the City of Austin for the plant's location. Yezzi cites Austin's proximity to healthcare industry leaders, such as the Mayo Clinic Health System and the Hormel Institute, as major deciding factors for the location, as well as Austin's rich manufacturing history. Approximately 85% of the $45 million project was completed by Minnesota companies, with Wisconsin-based JCW Development and WDS Construction also on the facility's design and build team. The facility sits on over nine acres, with more space available for future expansion.
Nu-Tek BioSciences is an innovative manufacturer that develops and manufactures animal-free peptones and protein hydrolysates for industry-leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. The company's portfolio of products is used in a variety of applications ranging from mammalian cell culture to industrial fermentation. Nu-Tek is a best-in-class solutions-based manufacturer delivering superior customer service and performance improving cell nutrition. The company's manufacturing processes can be used to produce nearly any peptone or hydrolysate and have made Nu-Tek the go-to option for custom manufacturing.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Goldex announced that it will actively promote the establishment of "Gold & Crypto Asset Bank", a new decentralized financial institute, combining the conventional gold exchange with the DEX. More specifically, the blockchain-based ledger is introduced in the gold market to cover digital gold platform and gold NFTs, as well as gold money, the traditional valuable assets.
For this purpose, Samsung Goldex has signed the number of memorandum of agreements (MOAs) with banks and conglomerates in major cities worldwide, such as in Japan, China, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, the Middle East (Bahrain GCC), and Africa.
They further plan to create a blockchain ecosystem in cooperation with the Dash Gold Foundation in Indonesia and the Philippines. To support the framework of Samsung Goldex, Dash Gold Foundation has entered into partnership agreements with SADAD in Bahrain, Mandiri Bank in Indonesia, and Union Bank of the Philippines, as well as technical agreements (mainnet-based DEX standard) on blockchain with Bitmain and bmaill.
The cryptocurrency exchange, with Gold Stable Coin and Gold Token to be produced later, will be governed by the Samsung Goldex Foundation.
"The new attempt to establish Gold & Crypto Asset Bank, combining gold exchange and DEX, is expected to bring new vitality to the blockchain investment market based on stability and liquidity of gold even in recession and cryptocurrency downturn," said the official of Samsung Goldex.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Goldex Foundation, Family Japan, and POS signed a contract for blockchain business and "Gold & Crypto Asset Bank" of Samsung Goldex Foundation. The three companies plan to initiate a decentralized banking business combining gold exchange and DEX in major global cities as well as Japan and India.
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RRMine Global, a filecoin storage company that offers global cloud-computing asset management platforms, has officially announced closure of its business operations in Mainland China and shifted its headquarter to Singapore. Since its inception, RRMine has been addressing the lack of liquidity in Web3.0, which led it to become the world's leading Filecoin platform. Moving forward, RRMine Global is committed to provide a one-stop service to Filecoin storage providers and aims to become the most trusted Filecoin solution provider in Web3.0.
The decision to wholly withdraw from Mainland China came about in light of the tightened restrictions on cryptocurrency usage in the Mainland and was solidified by the fact that China's Web3.0[1] strategy is going in a different direction.
"Very much like other entrepreneurs, we want the best for our company, employees and community. The decision has been made after a profound examination and multiple discussions, and it has not been easy to come back from a downfall, especially when RRMine Global has continuously provided services to all its users globally without fail despite all the events that happened. From today onwards, we would like to move forward and recreate the prosperous scene from China in Singapore." shared Steve Tsou, the Global CEO of RRMine Global.
As Singapore has been one of the world's most open economies for a long time and has been touted as a welcoming hub for crypto businesses and activities, it has directly opened the path for China's crypto businesses to consider it as a hub for them to relocate[2] to including RRMine Global. In line with Singapore's vision to become a global crypto economy hub[3], RRMine Global continuously develops and expands globally to ensure accessible standardised Hashrate.
In the first step towards a new start, RRMine Global announces 'R-Datacap Storage', a newly upgraded service that will significantly reduce operational costs, increase yield effectiveness, and drive the Filecoin incentive plan. "Unlike other blockchains where users can typically store tiny amounts of data at a high cost, Filecoin's storage is designed to store large files. We are taking the lead in Web3.0 technology research and development to create a more efficient system for tackling the issue. Data storage providers will receive ten times the output incentive under the FIP-0012 proposal, which Filecoin approved. We are excited to bring this innovation to RRMine Global and Filecoin users very soon. It will undoubtedly be a game changer for our storage industry," Steve added.
Back in Mainland China, RRMine Global has achieved spectacular success by winning a number of awards. In 2019, RRMine won The Excellent in Technology Innovation Award at Fintech Summit USA 2019 and The Golden Globe Award at FINWISE Summit 2019 (Hong Kong), while in 2020, they won InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) Most Influential Companies 2020, and FAT Storage Brand of The Year 2020. These were only some of the awards they have won in the past years, the full list of awards can be found here.
About RRMine Global
RRMine Global, the world's leading Filecoin service provider offering global cloud-computing asset management, is a storage service platform under Hong Kong SuperB Grace Limited (Youcai Co., Ltd.).
The RRMine Global brand was formerly known as RRMine, aims to continuously develop and expand globally to ensure people can access standardised Hashrate services in more countries and regions. RRMine Global is constructing a decentralised global Hashrate infrastructure to achieve the free movement of Hashrate assets and make everyone comfortable holding Hashrate assets. The current focus of RRMine Global is to provide users with secure and transparent decentralised storage services. RRMine Global is strategically located in more than ten countries and regions worldwide, and the number of network nodes exceeds 100. Moreover, it has formed a large-scale storage service network coverage and promotes globalisation too.
Visit RRMine Global Twitter and Telegram for more updates.
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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...
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HAWAII (KITV)- The Department of Education has announced a new plan which offers free bus rides for high school students. The Expanding Ridership To Educate Students In Schools", or EXPRESS program as it is called, is expected to begin later this fall, possibly as early as October.
The reason cited for the new benefit, is because there's a bus driver shortage. The DOE says they are short 100 To 150 drivers. Out of 50 applicants who applied at a recent recruitment event, only 6 made the cut. The new ridership program will end up helping those in middle and elementary school as well.
The public bus ride to and from school for high school students is becoming a reality. The DOE's new EXPRESS plan that gives those older teens free rides, is set to be active sometime in October.
“The idea is if we can get the majority of our 6,000 high school students on a public bus versus a school bus, we can re-allocate those resources to elementary and middle schools, “ said DOE Student Transportation Services Branch Administrator Emily Evans.
The Department of Education says it's suffering right now when it comes to school bus drivers. Some routes have even been cancelled. “ We had to do 8 on Maui, and you know on Kauai we had to do 5. But on Oahu we've been able to consolidate most of the routes instead of closing them,” said Evans.
“My friend says there's not enough room. You have to stand up. No one likes to stand up. Some times its late. He’s says he misses his bus sometimes,” said high school student Matthew O'Callaghan. He says his friends who ride the school bus constantly complain. He however takes the public bus. And he's excited it's going to be free under the EXPRESS plan. “I feel like a lot more people will ride the bus. Because who doesn't want something free,” said O’Callaghan.
“Developing transit as a habit early on, as part of a student's education is part of developing good habits into adulthood. So we see this as a great opportunity to develop new transit riders for later in life," said Jon Nouchi from the Department of Transportation Services.
“The program would make a difference for me because I would probably ride the bus more. Because its free and convenient for me,” said high school student Cameron Hill. She is one of those in favor of the change.
There are however some concerns from students, about going from a school bus to a public bus. “Taking the bus can be scary with strangers and stuff, personally at a bus stop I was harassed. And it was actually scary times,” said high school student Stacy Cabusas.
Right now those who come from income challenged homes can often get a HOLO card. Those students will be eventually phased into the EXPRESS plan. The new EXPRESS cards have the advantage of being active through July.
Honolulu transportation officials are asking HOLO card users to register their cards online in order to suss out less than 100 defective cards that were recently issued.
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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) -- It's a been a years-long ongoing battle over an offensive license plate seen on Oahu roads. And now the owner is finally taking a stand.
Edward Odquina, the owner of the "F-C-K-B-L-M" license plate, is now suing the City and County of Honolulu.
After initially approving the plates, the City admitted the approval was a mistake -- and recalled the plates.
After more than a year, and multiple letters from the city, Odquina has still refused to return the plates.
The City suspended his registration, and recently approved taking legal action to get the plates back.
Odquina claims his First Amendment rights are being violated.
The city wouldn't comment on Odquina's lawsuit, citing pending litigation.
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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
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Monday Evening Weather Forecast: September 12, 2022
HONOLULU (KITV4) – Trade wind conditions Tuesday with lighter winds and higher rain chances midweek.
Tonight, a few passing trade wind showers. Partly cloudy skies. Lows in the middle 70s.
Tuesday, some passing showers focused windward and mauka in the morning. Windward spots will see partly sunny skies. Expect sunny skies leeward. East winds 10-20 mph.
Highs in the low to middle 80s windward with highs close to 90 leeward.
Lighter winds Wednesday – Friday. An disturbance will bring a higher rain chance especially in the afternoon for central and leeward spots Thursday and Friday. Some pockets of heavier downpours will be possible.
North: 0-2 ft
West: 2-4 ft
South: 3-5 ft
East: 2-4 ft
A fading south and east swell Tuesday.
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Aerofarms opens in Danville bringing over 150 new jobs
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Aerofarms celebrated its grand opening with officials and community members Monday.
Community leaders expressed their excitement for the world’s largest indoor vertical farm coming to Danville at the ribbon cutting.
“We’re tremendously excited for this moment. It means a lot to us. This is a momentous time for our company, but also for the industry. This farm is the biggest of its kind. But more importantly, the economics of building a farm at scale are attractive,” said David Rosenberg, CEO of Aerofarms.
The 150,000 square foot facility uses indoor vertical farming to grow leafy greens such as kale, spinach and broccoli. The 14 layer controlled environment can grow 300 times more than a field farm using 95% less water and zero pesticides.
“Here in a controlled environment we don’t need pesticides or herbicides,” added Rosenberg. “We don’t want those in our digestive systems as humans, so we’re able to grow without those chemicals. There’s nothing to wash off. It’s a very safe, clean product.”
Aerofarms has already hired 80 people out of the 158 they plan to employ.
“We’re hiring people at different areas of work and different areas of experience from people without skills to people that are highly skilled,” said Rosenberg. “More than anything, people are going to find that they’re inspired. They’re inspired by the innovation in their backyard. They’re inspired by people coming from all over the world to see the innovation.”
Aerofarms will bring the evolution of agriculture in the area to new heights.
“We can see industry coming to the rural parts of the community and rural parts of the state really benefits not only the entire region but also the agricultural industry as it provides more opportunities for farmers who need to work off farm,” explained Matthew Lohr, Virginia secretary of agriculture and forestry.
David Rosenberg hopes to grow fruits at the Danville site in the future.
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Augusta County Public Schools break ground on new middle schools
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) -Monday evening, leaders in Augusta County met at Riverheads High School to break ground on the site’s new middle school wing.
The school is one of two new middle schools in the county to address the needs of hundreds of students. Buffalo Gap will have a groundbreaking for its middle school Tuesday evening at 5 p.m.
Hundreds of kids from all over the county currently attend Beverley Manor for middle school and county leaders say transportation is a big issue.
“The students out in Beverly Manor have the shortest instructional time than any of our other students because of transportation. This is going to take that problem away and it is going to get our students to where all of our middle school students will be operating with equal time and instruction,” David Shiflett, school board chairman from the Middle River District explained.
“Students are having to ride from way down the road, all the way to Beverley Manor then to the other end of the county,” Donna Wells, the vice chair of the school board from the Beverley Manor District, explained. “I have been in Beverly Manor a number of times. They handle it well but there is a definite split. They are either Riverheads or Buffalo Gap.”
District leaders say they are excited to finally break ground, as there have been a few setbacks.
“The supply chain issues and increase in costs were concerns that we had,” John Ward of the Riverheads District explained.
Officials say the total project costs are around $68 million for both schools.
The schools are expected to be complete by summer 2024. You can read more about the road to the new buildings by clicking here.
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Bridgewater political science professor educating students, community on importance of voting
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - Through a $20,000 grant from the Scholars Strategy Network, Professor Bobbi G. Gentry is educating students at Bridgewater College and the community at large about building trust and understanding of the election process.
“We live in what’s called the ‘Representative Republic’, which means we elect people to make decisions for us. So the more people that participate the better representative our government is of us and our needs and wants” Dr. Gentry said.
The funds cover the website and events of the Valley Votes Project conducted by Gentry and her colleague, Dr. Ben Blankenship of James Madison University.
Gentry says a key voting demographic is college students, and that’s why she and other staff at Bridgewater have found creative ways to get young voters around the Valley excited about the election process.
“We’re involving Blue Ridge Community College, JMU, Bridgewater, and EMU in this Tik Tok competition. Because we know that this is where students are engaging is on social media but really doing something valuable of convincing others to register to vote,” Dr. Gentry said.
Dr. Gentry also received grant funding for support of celebrating civic holidays which are days of action that celebrate democracy like National Voter Registration Day.
For those interested in learning more there are some upcoming events hosted by the Valley Votes Project.
The next event is titled ‘The Valley Votes Confidently’ and will be at Blue Ridge Community College on October 11th.
More information about the Valley Votes Project and other election information can be found here.
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Father shoots family, killing wife; daughter blames QAnon
WALLED LAKE, Mich. (WXYZ) - Police in Michigan say a man opened fire on his family, killing his wife and injuring one of his daughters. His other daughter says he was spiraling out of control before the shootings, blaming it on QAnon.
Rebecca Lanis, 21, says her grandmother called her Sunday morning, asking if she was at the hospital. At a friend’s sleepover and unaware of the tragedy that had just unfolded at her home, she found that a strange question.
But she soon learned that early that morning, her father, 52-year-old Igor Lanis, had shot and killed her 56-year-old mother and critically injured her 25-year-old sister, Rachel Lanis.
The sheriff’s department says Igor Lanis also killed the family dog.
“It was like I was in a movie or nightmare or something. How could this happen to me?” Rebecca Lanis said. “I had a really close bond with my mom, and I just can’t believe that she’s not here.”
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says when officers responded to the family’s home in Walled Lake, Igor Lanis opened fire on them. A Walled Lake police officer and an Oakland County deputy returned fire, killing the man.
Rebecca Lanis says her father had never been physically violent, but his behavior started spiraling about two years ago after former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.
“He became a different person after 2020 when Trump lost,” she said.
She says her father started getting more agitated at normal things and often found a way to bring up conspiracy theories about vaccines, 5G and electromagnetic fields. He turned to extremism – like QAnon, a political conspiracy theory centered around baseless claims that Trump was fighting enemies within a so-called “deep state” and a sex-trafficking ring run by Satanic cannibals.
Rebecca Lanis says her family’s tragedy is a warning for people to pay attention to their loved ones who may need help.
“I think that people need to focus more on radicalization, QAnon. If they have relatives with guns who are like this, you need to get them help, and they need to get checked into a mental institution, even if you think they’re not dangerous,” she said.
The sheriff’s office says Rachel Lanis is now in stable condition following surgery.
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WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said Monday that it was willing to accept one of Donald Trump's picks for an independent arbiter to review documents seized during an FBI search of the former president's Florida home last month.
The accommodation could help accelerate the selection process and shorten any delays caused by the appointment of the so-called special master. The judge in the case, granting a request from the Trump team, said last week that she would appoint a neutral arbiter to go through the records and weed out any that may be covered by executive privilege or attorney-client privilege.
Department lawyers said in a filing Monday night that, in addition to the two retired judges whom they earlier recommended, they would also be satisfied with one of the Trump team selections — Raymond Dearie, the former chief judge of the federal court in the Eastern District of New York. He is currently on senior active status, and the department said he had indicated he was available and "could perform the work expeditiously" if appointed.
It was not immediately clear whether U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon would name Dearie or someone else. The Trump team said earlier Monday that it opposed both Justice Department selections.
The back-and-forth over the special master came as Trump's lawyers in a 21-page filing Monday dismissed the former president's retention of top-secret documents at Mar-a-Lago as a "storage dispute" and urged Cannon to keep in place a directive that temporarily halted key aspects of the Justice Department's criminal probe. The Trump team referred to the documents that were seized as "purported 'classified records,'" saying the Justice Department had not proven that the materials taken by the FBI during its Aug. 8 search were classified or remain so now.
The filing underscores the significant factual and legal disagreements between lawyers for Trump and the U.S. government as the Justice Department looks to move forward with its criminal investigation into the retention of national defense information at Mar-a-Lago. Department lawyers in their own filings have rejected the idea that the documents, many of them classified at the top-secret level, belonged to Trump or that Mar-a-Lago was a permissible place to store them.
"This investigation of the 45th President of the United States is both unprecedented and misguided," they wrote. "In what at its core is a document storage dispute that has spiraled out of control, the Government wrongfully seeks to criminalize the possession by the 45th President of his own Presidential and personal records."
The investigation hit a roadblock last week when Cannon granted the Trump team's request for a special master and prohibited the department, for now, from examining the documents for investigative purposes.
The Justice Department has asked the judge to lift that hold and said it would contest her ruling to a federal appeals court. The department said its investigation risked being harmed beyond repair if that order remained in place, noting that confusion about its scope had already led the intelligence community to pause a separate risk assessment.
But Trump's lawyers said in their own motion Monday that Cannon should not permit the FBI to resume its review of classified records. It said the government had unilaterally determined the records to be classified but had not yet proven that they remain so.
"In opposing any neutral review of the seized materials, the Government seeks to block a reasonable first step towards restoring order from chaos and increasing public confidence in the integrity of the process," the lawyers wrote.
Both sides on Friday night proposed different names of candidates who could serve as special master, though they disagreed on the scope of duties the person should have. Cannon has said the yet-to-be-named arbiter would be tasked with reviewing the documents and segregating out any that could be covered by claims of either executive privilege or attorney-client privilege.
The Justice Department recommended either Barbara Jones, a retired judge in Manhattan who has served as special master in prior high-profile investigations, or Thomas Griffith, a retired federal appeals court jurist in the District of Columbia who was appointed to the bench by former President George W. Bush. The department said in its proposal that the special master should not have access to classified documents, or be empowered to consider claims of executive privilege.
On Monday, the Trump team told the judge it was objecting to both those candidates but was not prepared to say why publicly at the moment.
Trump's lawyers proposed either Dearie, a senior judge on active status in the federal court in Brooklyn who also previously served on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, or Florida lawyer Paul Huck Jr. They have have said the arbiter should have access to the entire tranche of documents and should be able to evaluate executive privilege claims.
The Justice Department said it was willing to support Dearie's selection but it opposed the selection of Huck because of what it said was a lack of relevant experience.
In its filing Monday, the Trump team again voiced a broad view of presidential power, asserting that a president has an "unfettered right of access" to his presidential records and absolute authority to declassify any information without the "approval of bureaucratic components of the executive branch" — though it did not say, as Trump has maintained, that he had actually declassified them.
The Justice Department has said Trump had no right to hold onto the presidential documents. And the criminal statutes the department has used as the basis of its investigation, including one criminalizing the willful retention of national defense information, do not require that the records be classified.
In any event, the Justice Department says more than 100 documents with classification markings were found in last month's search.
Trump, who often spends time at his various properties, was at his Virginia golf club Monday
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LUND, Sweden, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alfa Laval has acquired BunkerMetric, a Scandinavian software company that develops advanced decision support tools for marine bunker vessels. The acquisition is part of Alfa Laval's strategy to expand its digital marine service offering and will be part of the recently acquired StormGeo, a global leader in weather intelligence software and decision support services.
BunkerMetric, headquartered in Denmark, supports ship operators in finding the best bunker procurement plan and improving voyage margins by using sophisticated algorithms. The optimization tools, together with StormGeo's advanced route services, will enable ship owners to streamline operations to help them improve their bottom line. BunkerMetric's procurement optimization tool will become a subscription service within StormGeo's existing offering.
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Alfa Laval is a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, and is active in the areas of Energy, Marine, and Food & Water, offering its expertise, products, and service to a wide range of industries in some 100 countries. The company is committed to optimizing processes, creating responsible growth, and driving progress to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets.
Alfa Laval's innovative technologies are dedicated to purifying, refining, and reusing materials, promoting more responsible use of natural resources. They contribute to improved energy efficiency and heat recovery, better water treatment, and reduced emissions. Thereby, Alfa Laval is not only accelerating success for its customers, but also for people and the planet. Making the world better, every day.
Alfa Laval has 17,900 employees. Annual sales in 2021 were SEK 40.9 billion (approx. EUR 4 billion). The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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MUNICH, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion"; 1157.HK) will take part in the bauma 2022 from October 24-30 in Munich, Germany, bringing 54 new energy and intelligent products from seven categories that include high-end models of earthmoving, hoisting, concrete, aerial working machinery as well as industrial vehicles, where more than half of the products exhibited are especially tailormade for the European market.
Zoomlion, along with the company's European subsidiaries, CIFA, m-tec and Wilbert, will showcase the company's innovative capabilities and competitive advantages of technologies as an industry leader.
Zoomlion's hoisting machinery business sector now provides comprehensive solutions to European customers with products such as the flat-head tower crane integrated with Wilbert's technology, off-road mobile crane developed in CIFA's factory in Europe and crawler crane sailing from Zoomlion's base in Changsha. These products will support various construction project needs with industry-leading performance and strength.
A comprehensive lineup of aerial work platforms (AWP) including scissor lift, straight boom and crank-type models will be highlighted at bauma 2022, along with multiple new energy AWP with lithium batteries. The company also developed an intelligent remote monitoring and rental management system for exhibited models, which provides real-time, remote monitoring of equipment conditions and enables better customer support in improving management and operation efficiency.
Zoomlion and its Italian subsidiary CIFA will showcase the latest achievements in concrete machinery, including developments in new materials such as high-strength steel and new carbon fiber composite material, as well as the latest models of pumping and mixing equipment. The earthmoving business sector will exhibit five excavator products developed for the high-end European market.
In the meantime, Zoomlion m-tec will champion the exhibition with the upgraded dry-mixed mortar equipment with all-new PU material that has a larger particle size range and higher output displacement to adapt to various construction conditions from civil and industrial constructions to bridge and tunnel projects.
This year marks Zoomlion's 30th anniversary, and the company is also delighted to take the opportunity to showcase its brand heritage, technological strength and development achievements in the past three decades, as well as its digital, green and intelligent transformation driven by innovation that's leading the upgrade and development of the industry.
The company will be exhibited at booth FS.905/2 at the Trade Fair Center Messe München.
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IFS solution will provide Hitachi Zosen Inova with full support for construction, operation & maintenance of sustainable energy plants
LONDON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, today announced that global cleantech company Hitachi Zosen Inova has selected IFS Cloud to support its mission-critical enterprise resource planning (ERP) processes.
Hitachi Zosen Inova operates in energy from waste and renewable gas. The company has their roots in Switzerland, where it was established in 1933. Since 2010 it has been part of the Hitachi Zosen Corporation, one of Japan's largest industrial and engineering firms, and now has 1700 employees.
Sustainability is at the heart of Hitachi Zosen Inova's operations - the company helps their clients recover useful materials contained in waste and dispose of non-recyclable waste hygienically and safely, generating renewable energy to reduce the use of raw materials and fossil fuels through state-of-the-art technologies that support modern and holistic waste management.
Hitachi Zosen Inova develops projects with their clients and draws on its experience as a general engineering, procurement and construction contractor to build and deliver complex turnkey plants and system solutions for thermal and biological energy-from-waste recovery, gas upgrading and power to gas. The company also offers comprehensive after-sales services for operators of existing plants and are expanding their business model to offer operation and maintenance of the plants they build.
To support their global transformation goals, Hitachi Zosen Inova selected IFS Cloud. A lack of transparency and visibility as well as inefficient and non-coherent work and reporting processes across the group didn't support the company's growth strategy and goal of becoming a key player in the global energy market. Hitachi Zosen Inova needed a project-centric ERP solution to replace their complex and fragmented system landscape (SAP and many small applications with different interfaces) and support the full project lifecycle of their operations, including bidding, design, procurement, finance, engineering, construction, services, manufacturing and logistics elements.
IFS Cloud will provide Hitachi Zosen Inova with a modern cloud-based platform, which will accelerate the company's transformation and digitalization. With IFS' cloud technology, Hitachi Zosen Inova will have complete end-to-end visibility and control. IFS' extensive project management capabilities will support Hitachi Zosen Inova in realising their expansion strategy - entering new markets, expanding service offerings across operations and maintenance, and retrofitting projects that deliver complete customers satisfaction on time and on budget.
Finally, IFS Cloud's unique industry functionality will enable Hitachi Zosen Inova to excel across all areas of the business, remove operational silos and connect teams to deliver best practice - all through the innovative user interface IFS Aurena. The IFS Cloud implementation will be supported by Arcwide and will be rolled out across 13 countries.
"We selected IFS Cloud to harmonize our global business operations, an important step in supporting our vision to be a key player in the global energy market. Having a single view of our data across the entire business enables us to get better operational visibility and thereby optimize our processes and support our growth strategy, as we can deliver more projects more efficiently", says Gilles Burckel, Director Business Unit Controlling EfW at Hitachi Zosen Inova.
"We are delighted that Hitachi Zosen Inova has selected IFS Cloud for its OneERP Transformation Strategy. As a global organization it's imperative that Hitachi Zosen Inova can simplify and streamline their operational processes to improve efficiency, project delivery and profitability. IFS understands the increasing demand for sustainable power sources and services and supports Hitachi Zosen Inova's journey. We are happy to welcome Hitachi Zosen Inova into our hero customer program - which will see us working together to make the improbable possible", says Vincent Carvalho, COO Northern and Central Europe at IFS.
About Hitachi Zosen Inova
Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global cleantech company operating in energy from waste (EfW) and renewable gas. We develop projects with our clients and then draw on our experience as an engineering, procurement and construction contractor to deliver complex turnkey plants and system solutions. We also offer comprehensive, expert and reliable after-sales services for operators of existing plants. The proximity to our clients is important to us. That is why you will find us not only in Zurich, but wherever you need us. https://www.hz-inova.com/
About IFS
IFS develops and delivers cloud enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build, and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within our single platform, our industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that our customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers-at the Moment of Service™. The industry expertise of our people and of our growing ecosystem, together with a commitment to deliver value at every single step, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 5,000 employees every day live our values of agility, trustworthiness, and collaboration in how we support our 10,000+ customers. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com.
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Democrat Dr. Barbara Sharief filed paperwork last week confirming her intention to seek the Democratic nomination to represent Senate District 35 in Tallahassee in 2024.
MIRAMAR, Fla., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Encouraged, motivated, and inspired." Those are the words Dr. Barbara Sharief used when describing her intention to seek election to represent District 35 in the State Senate in 2024. If successful, she would replace the recently elected Lauren Book, who is term limited.
Sharief said that talking to supporters and listening to voters' concerns during her recent campaign to represent the newly drawn district energized and encouraged her to continue fighting for the community she has been a part of for over two decades.
Dr. Sharief ran on an inclusive platform with a focus on healthcare, jobs, education funding, and social justice reform. Though the August 23rd open primary election (open to all district voters regardless of party affiliation) did not ultimately go her way, she garnered nearly 25,000 votes with a forty percent share of all votes cast and post-election polling revealed high approval numbers from Democratic primary voters.
Despite her loss, Sharief is not discouraged. On the contrary, she said, "The primary showed me the huge amount of support I have, and how much good I can do for the community I represented as commissioner for thirteen years."
Dr. Barbara Sharief is a long term resident of the district who states she loves her community and wants it to do well. She served as Miramar City Commissioner and Broward County Commissioner and County Mayor, effectively representing the majority of those who live in District 35 for more than a decade. In addition to being a public servant, Sharief also holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree and has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare field.
Sharief concluded, "My whole purpose in life is to help my community and make it better. I will continue to listen and serve, and I look forward to representing the people of my home, District 35, in Tallahassee in 2024."
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HAIFA, Israel, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) and (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or "the Company") announced today that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $76 million to supply an Electronic Warfare (EW) training capability to the Air Force of a country in Asia-Pacific. The contract will be performed over a period of two years.
Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply the Asia-Pacific Air Force with a cutting-edge solution enabling aircrews to conduct airborne training in a real life, multi-threat EW arena. The solution integrates a range of transmitters, sensors, communications, command and control as well as analytical and debriefing tools.
Oren Sabag, General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW, commented: "EW readiness has become critical to mission effectiveness and survivability, driving increasing demand for EW training capabilities beyond the existing synthetic ones. By integrating our advanced EW technologies and the Company's unique training and simulation capabilities we can supply a solution that improves readiness and reduces costs."
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
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New All-in-One Printers Designed for Affordability and Reliability Offer Convenient Features for Personal and Home Office Use
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From streamlining everyday tasks and to-do lists to delivering remarkable photos and creative projects, an easy-to-use printer designed for reliability is a staple for any home. Dedicated to enhancing the at-home printing experience, Epson America, Inc. today introduced new Expression® and WorkForce® printing solutions – the Expression Home XP-4200, Expression Home XP-5200, WorkForce WF-2930, and WorkForce WF-2960.
"For busy families and professionals juggling hectic schedules, having a dependable and easy-to-use device is essential," said Kao Mei, product manager, Consumer Inkjet, Epson America, Inc. "The newest all-in-one Expression and WorkForce printer offerings are designed to meet home needs and deliver easy home printing at an affordable price point."
Packed with convenient features and leveraging an efficient, economical design, the new Expression Home and WorkForce printers support easy wireless connections and printing from Android™ or iOS® devices,1 auto 2-sided printing, and hands-free, voice-activated printing using Alexa, Siri® and Google Assistant™.2
- Expression Home Printers for Everyday Home and Photo Printing: From coupons to directions, recipes to homework, the Expression Home XP-4200 and XP-5200 deliver everyday documents quickly and easily. Both wireless color all-in-one printers feature a large 2.4" color display for effortless navigation, and leverage Epson's state-of-the-art imaging technology to deliver creative projects and borderless photos with remarkable print quality. The fastest Expression Home printer to date, the XP-5200 is engineered with PrecisionCore Heat-Free® technology to produce crisp documents and vibrant photos with rich colors. It also includes a 150-sheet paper tray for convenient paper handling.
- WorkForce Printers for Professional-Quality Home Office Printing: Streamline workflow with the WorkForce WF-2930 and WF-2960, designed to deliver sharp text and vibrant color graphics. Users can effortlessly print presentations, flyers, contracts, corporate graphics, and more at fast speeds. Engineered for reliability and featuring a built-in scanner, copier, fax, and Auto Document Feeder, the wireless all-in-one printers are the ultimate choices for everyday and productive home office printing. Powered by PrecisionCore® technology, the WF-2960 is our fastest WorkForce printer for home offices. It also includes a large 2.4" color touchscreen for stress-free operation and a 150-sheet paper tray for convenient paper handling.
The new Expression and WorkForce printers can be easily installed, operated and maintained through smartphones or tablets using the Epson Smart Panel® app,3 an innovative interface designed to transform your iOS or Android mobile device4 into an intuitive control center. All in one convenient app, Epson Smart Panel lets users set up, monitor, print, scan, register the product, order supplies, access troubleshooting tips, and more. Parents can print illustrations to create fun projects like a picture-changing cube for the kids. Families can print fall-colored patterns to make creative table settings for an autumn picnic. For everyone in the home, Epson Smart Panel is a powerful tool that can be customized to each user's preferences and requirements.
The Expression Home XP-4200 (MSRP $114), Expression Home XP-5200 (MSRP $129), WorkForce WF-2930 (MSRP $109), and WorkForce WF-2960 (MSRP $159) are available now through major retail stores nationwide and Epson's retail site, www.epsonstore.com. For more information, please visit www.epson.com.
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/
Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/EpsonAmerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).
1 Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect™ enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit www.epson.com/connect
2 Epson Connect account and voice-activated account registration required. See www.epson.com/voice for device compatibility.
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Press accreditation open for the world's leading global health conference
BERLIN, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Summit and the World Health Organization (WHO) as co-organizer jointly invite to the world's leading global health conference. The World Health Summit 2022 from October 16-18 in Berlin will bring together the most prominent names in global health from all sectors in all regions of the world: heads of state and government ministers, scientists, and representatives from the private sector as well as civil society.
Journalists can apply for on-site participation until Wednesday, October 12 here.
WHS 2022 aims to set the course for a healthier, more equitable future. Central topics include climate change and health, pandemic preparedness, digital transformation, and sustainable health systems.
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Speakers 2022 include:
- Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor, Germany
- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organization (WHO)
- Emmanuel Macron, President, France
- Macky Sall, President, Senegal & Chairperson, African Union
- Karl Lauterbach, Federal Minister of Health, Germany
- Svenja Schulze, Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany
- Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Federal Minister of Education and Research, Germany
- Steffi Lemke, Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection, Germany
- Wilhelmina S. Jallah, Minister of Health, Liberia
- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Former President, Liberia & Co-Chair of the Advisory Board of "Our Common Agenda," United Nations
- Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group
- Christos Christou, International President, Doctors Without Borders
- Heyo K. Kroemer, CEO, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
- Jeremy Farrar, Director, Wellcome Trust
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WHS 2022 is the first joint World Health Summit together with WHO. Patrons are German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Press information:
The entire World Health Summit is open to the press, but places for journalists on-site are limited. Digital participation requires no accreditation, links will be available shortly before WHS 2022 at www.worldhealthsummit.org
World Health Summit
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Announcements Include Launch of Hyperledger Solang, Release of Hyperledger FireFly 1.1, Details on Hyperledger Besu Ethereum Client Incentive Program, Introduction of Free Self-Sovereign Identity Training Course
SAN FRANCISCO and DUBLIN, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperledger Foundation, the open, global ecosystem for enterprise blockchain technologies, today announced news from across its diverse and expanding ecosystem at Hyperledger Global Forum 2022 (#HyperledgerForum, HGF). From launches and releases on the Hyperledger project front to new products, partnership, deployments and innovations from Hyperledger Members, there is a surround sound of developments being unveiled at this week's event.
The opening keynote today addresses one of the biggest developments on the horizon. The talk, Hyperledger Besu and the Upcoming Merge, will feature Tim Beiko of the Ethereum Foundation and Hart Montgomery, CTO of the Hyperledger Foundation.
Other keynotes taking place today include:
- Blockchain as a Public Good: How Public Infrastructure Networks are Driving Adoption and Making an Impact across Europe and Latin America - Juan Jiménez Zaballos, Alastria; Ilan Melendez Lugo, LACChain / LACNet; Hilary Carter, Linux Foundation
- ESG with a Bit of Help from Indy - Dr. Andreas Kind, Vice President Cybersecurity & Trust, Siemens AG
- Decentralized Identity: Where We Are and Where We Going - Heather Dahl, CEO, Indicio; Kaliya Young, Identity Expert, Identity Woman; Marie Wallace, Distinguished Engineer, IBM; Drummond Reed, Director of Trust Services, Avast
Free live streaming of keynotes is available here.
"The energy and excitement of the global Hyperledger community is on full display here at Hyperledger Global Forum," said Daniela Barbosa, Executive Director, Hyperledger Foundation, and General Manager Blockchain, Healthcare and Identity at the Linux Foundation. "From demos and workshops to keynotes and case studies, there is endless evidence of the scope and scale of what we are building together and the growing market impact of this collective work. And, as this line-up of news from across the community shows, we are just getting started. The innovation and adoption will only accelerate from here."
Project and Ecosystem News
New Project: Hyperledger Solang
The Hyperledger Technical Steering committee approved a new project, Hyperledger Solang, which is a compiler for Solidity source code and targets different blockchains. The Solidity programming language is the most popular language for smart contracts, and there is clear interest from many blockchains to have support for it. Although some blockchains emulate an EVM environment to maintain compatibility with Solidity built with Solc, they then cannot access features that are missing from Ethereum. Hyperledger Solan offers the ability to compile Solidity to the native execution environment, opening up access to new features and creating many possibilities for innovation in the Solidity language.
Currently, Hyperledger Solang supports Solana and Polkadot (Substrate).
Hyperledger FireFly 1.1 Release
A new Hyperledger FireFly release, version 1.1, includes new functionality that makes it possible for FireFly users to deploy multiple blockchain applications connecting to multiple chains from a single console. The FireFly Supernode now supports two operation modes: Web3 Gateway and Consortium. Web3 Gateway mode configures the FireFly Supernode to connect to a number of chains with transaction orchestration and state indexing. A revamped and expanded connector framework now includes EVMconnect, a robust connector for simple connection management to public blockchains with templates available for Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche, Optimism, BNB Chain, and more. Consortium mode activates a number of capabilities for FireFly nodes to connect in a B2B network and exchange data through off-chain and on-chain rails. FireFly also now supports multi-tenancy through the use of namespaces. These new features enable enterprises to accelerate their web3 adoption.
Creation of Hyperledger Cacti
In a Hyperledger first, the community has decided to merge two systems (architectures as well as code bases). Hyperledger Cactus and Weaver, a Hyperledger Lab, will come together to be Hyperledger Cacti, a multi-faceted interoperability platform that will draw on the cutting-edge technical features of Cactus and Weaver and provide a clear path forward for users of both technologies.
Hyperledger Besu Client Incentive Program Kicks Off
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has opted to include Hyperledger Besu in the Execution Layer Client Incentive Program (ELCIP) to foster the community development of enterprise-grade blockchain software. The program, which kicks off with the Merge, will provide execution-layer client teams with locked ETH in the form of live validators to be released according to certain milestones, including post-merge performance and progress towards enabling withdrawals from the beacon chain.
Hyperledger Besu is one of the top three most popular Ethereum execution clients according to Ethernode. EF is making this strategic investment to engage the Hyperledger Besu community in ensuring a diversity of clients and overall health of the network.
"The diverse community is what makes Ethereum special, empowering from builders in underserved or emerging economies to leading enterprises and beyond," said Aya Miyaguchi, Executive Director at Ethereum Foundation. "Similarly a diverse client distribution helps keep Ethereum distributed and healthy, and I applaud the Hyperledger Besu team for their Execution Layer work for Ethereum, and wish you all a great Global Forum this year."
New, Free "Getting Started with Self-Sovereign Identity" Course
To make it easier for enterprises to implement Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) to put their users at the center of their digital identity, Linux Foundation Training & Certification has released a new online training course, Getting Started with Self-Sovereign Identity (LFS178x). The free, six-to-seven hour course is geared to business and government decision makers looking to get started with SSI on a solid foundation. The course provides a 360 degree overview of its evolutionary journey, key concepts, standards, technological building blocks, use cases, real-world examples and implementation considerations.
Hyperledger Foundation is also hosting an In-depth Member Webinar with Indicio on "Scaling verifiable digital credentials using open source technology" on October 5.
Hyperledger Member News
BTP – announced the general availability of its blockchain-backed, domain-agnostic provenance solution Chronicle. Organizations across industries can now take advantage of Chronicle's capabilities, and keep immutable provenance records that capture the origin and life journey of their physical and digital assets, including ownership history. By recording it on a distributed ledger, provenance information becomes more trustworthy, and its management is more efficient. Chronicle is available with Hyperledger Sawtooth as its default backing ledger, with support for other industry-leading distributed ledgers in the pipeline. Read the full press release here.
BTP – upgraded its blockchain management platform Sextant, by adding support for the distributed ledger software Hyperledger Fabric 2.0. Fabric is now joining Hyperledger Besu and Hyperledger Sawtooth, which the company's clients have already been using in production. Sextant's makeover also includes a marketplace for deployments that will allow users to easily select the option that best suits their needs and use case requirements. Chronicle on Sawtooth will now appear as a new deployment option – in this marketplace – that clients can choose. Read the full press release here.
Espeo Blockchain – recently connected Microsoft Sharepoint technology with a transparent and immutable layer of Hyperledger Fabric for HLB, which is a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. The new blockchain backend is a game changer in terms of transparency. It's because only verified, approved and standardized data points will be added to the blockchain ledger. At the same time, users still work with the same Microsoft UI they are used to. That enables member firms to access and verify referral and project data in real-time. It also eliminates the need for a siloed process of reconciliation, which makes settlements far simpler and more reliable. More information is available at https://espeoblockchain.com/
Indicio – recently announced the launch of Indicio Proven™, a complete, open source solution for authenticating and sharing high value data in a privacy-preserving way using verifiable digital credentials. Built on Hyperledger Aries, Hyperledger Ursa, Hyperledger Indy, AnonCreds, and DIDComm, Proven is designed to make implementing and using these open source codebases simple, providing users with a fully-owned solution that's easy to integrate with existing systems, to innovate on, and to scale. Proven uses the Indicio Network (TempNet, TestNet, DemoNet, MainNet), a professionally maintained, enterprise grade Hyperledger Indy-based network for the exchange of verifiable credentials. Learn more at Indicio.tech.
IoBuilders – has coordinated, designed and implemented a digital bond platform as partner of the Spanish Stock exchange BME. Using the platform, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), with the help of BBVA, issued a two year $10 million blockchain-based bond, the first Spanish bond to be listed on a regulated market. The platform uses a private network based on Hyperledger Besu Ethereum client, where the bond and the money are tokenized, and overall security and cash payment are settled. Read more about it here.
Kaleido – has introduced support for enterprise App Chains, an exciting technology allowing the creation of highly scalable, application-specific chains that can connect to the Web3 ecosystem via bridges or rollups. The first App Chain framework to be supported on the Kaleido Platform is Polygon Edge, and we have formed a partnership with Polygon to accelerate enterprise web3 adoption. Kaleido is also pleased to announce that Hyperledger FireFly version 1.1 is now supported on Kaleido's Blockchain Business Cloud. With the new functionality in FireFly, users will be able to manage multiple blockchain use cases from a single console and connect with leading public blockchains including Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche, Optimism, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Moonbeam, Fantom and more.
The National FinTech Center at Morgan State University – announced The 3rd Annual National HBCU Blockchain and FinTech Conference. This conference is The Center's premier event for connecting with university leaders, faculty, and students discussing today's challenges and opportunities, and shaping the future of FinTech education and research. On November 06-08, 2022 in Orlando, FL, The National FinTech Center will provide a forum for the faculty, students, and administrators in the FinTech Center's HBCU Network to hear and discuss the findings of sponsored research, outcomes of sponsored innovative blockchain projects at various HBCUs, FinTech workshops, and HBCU Presidents' Summit: Digital Transformation, Research, and Education at HBCUs. Click HERE for more information. Any questions, please contact tyneissa.walters@morgan.edu.
SIMBA Chain - recently released SIMBA Blocks, a Smart-Contract as a Service platform. Blocks allows users to build on private, public and hybrid chains, including Hyperledger Fabric, with no chain lock-in. The SIMBA Blocks platform auto-generates virtual REST APIs that connect to smart contracts on various protocols - letting you write once and deploy to many with minor configuration. These chain-agnostic APIs simplify application integrations, reducing deployment times by weeks or months. Learn why companies like Boeing (using Hyperledger Fabric to track F/A-18 parts across four data warehouses) rely on SIMBA Chain for their blockchain solutions at simbachain.com.
Zeeve – introduced a major upgrade to its platform, a best-in-class offering for enterprise-grade Hyperledger Fabric automation. Now users can add more organizations to their deployed Hyperledger Fabric networks on runtime and scale up/down the number of nodes. Zeeve has also improved network monitoring & alerting and added the ability to directly download connection profiles of Fabric networks to applications. In addition, in addition to support for Golang, Zeeve has added NodeJS chaincodes support in CD pipelines using Zeeve CLI. Learn more: https://www.zeeve.io/blockchain-protocols/deploy-hyperledger-fabric/
Zeeve – launched IPFS as a service for decentralized applications with two options:- endpoints and dedicated nodes. The focus has been to make it very easy for any business application to switch to the power decentralized file storage without having to worry about the learning curve of infrastructure or development. This has been possible with the ZDFS (Zeeve Distributed File System) service, which allows users to have dedicated or shared endpoint services for IPFS, while ZDFS SDK makes integration with IPFS very seamless. Users can create access credentials for their applications for data APIs as well as pinning services of IPFS. IPFS comes with console-based resource management and an in-depth analysis of consumption for ZDFS services. Learn more: https://zeeve.io/zeeve-distributed-file-system/
About Hyperledger Global Forum (#HyperledgerForum)
Hyperledger Global Forum is the biggest annual gathering of the global Hyperledger community. It is a unique opportunity for contributors, members, service providers and enterprise end users from around the world to meet, align, plan and hack together in person. The event is open to everyone involved or interested in using, developing or learning more about Hyperledger's open source enterprise blockchain technologies. Attendees will hear directly from those who are actively developing and deploying Hyperledger technologies as well as technology and business leaders who are shaping the future of enterprise blockchain. They will also have the chance to talk directly with Hyperledger project maintainers and the Technical Steering Committee, collaborate with other organizations on ideas that will directly impact the future of Hyperledger Foundation, and promote their work among the communities.
Event sponsors and partners include Accenture (Diamond and Keynote Translation), Siemens (Platinum), Digital Asset (Gold and Developer Lounge), Zeeve (Gold), AWS (Silver), BONbLOC (Silver), ConsenSys (Silver), Corsha (Silver), Espeo Blockchain (Bronze), Huawei (Bronze), Kaleido (Bronze), DTTC (Diversity Scholarship), IBM (Birds of a Feather), Black Women Blockchain Council (Community Partner), Blockchain Ireland (Community Partner), Blockchain Research Institute (Community Partner), Digital Euro Association (Community Partner), Diversity in Blockchain (Community Partner), European Blockchain Association (Community Partner), Global Blockchain Business Council (Community Partner), Kerala Blockchain Academy (Community Partner), International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (Community Partner),Trusted Blockchain Initiatives (Community Partner), Trust over IP Foundation (Community Partner), Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (Community Partner), Blocknews (Media Partner), BeinCrypto (Media Partner), Cointelegraph (Media Partner), CoinSpeaker (Media Partner), Forkast (Media Partner), Ledger Insights (Media Partner) and Merge by Fintech Nexus (Media Partner).
About Hyperledger Foundation
Hyperledger Foundation was founded in 2015 to bring transparency and efficiency to the enterprise market by fostering a thriving ecosystem around open source blockchain software technologies. As a project of the Linux Foundation, Hyperledger Foundation coordinates a community of member and non member organizations, individual contributors and software developers building enterprise-grade platforms, libraries, tools and solutions for multi-party systems using blockchain, distributed ledger, and related technologies. Organizations join Hyperledger Foundation to demonstrate technical leadership, collaborate and network with others, and raise awareness around their efforts in the enterprise blockchain community. Members include industry-leading organizations in finance, banking, healthcare, supply chains, manufacturing, technology and beyond. All Hyperledger code is built publicly and available under the Apache license. To learn more, visit: https://www.hyperledger.org/.
About the Linux Foundation
Founded in 2000, the Linux Foundation and its projects are supported by more than 2,950 members. The Linux Foundation is the world's leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation's projects, including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, Hyperledger Foundation, RISC-V, and more, are critical to the world's infrastructure. The Linux Foundation's methodology focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org.
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IDnow is supporting IATA to simplify the passenger journey through digital identity
MUNICH, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDnow, a leading European identity proofing platform provider, is pleased to announce its participation in the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Accelerate@IATA 2022 accelerator program. IDnow is working with IATA and its members, providing expertise and regulatory know-how in the field of identity proofing and digital identity. Together, IATA and IDnow are working on the shared goal of making flying more seamless and low-touch for passengers, while lowering fraud risks for airlines.
IATA is the trade association for the world's airlines, representing some 290 airlines or 83% of total air traffic. As a leading industry association, IATA is shaping industry standards and the future of aviation.
Through the Accelerate@IATA program, IDnow is contributing to the IATA One ID working group. The goal of IATA One ID is to set industry standards that further streamline the passenger journey with digitalization of admissibility and a contactless process through secure biometric enabled identification. Under the One ID vision, upon completing document checks remotely, passengers will be able to arrive at the airport ready to fly and proceed through each airport touchpoint via simple biometric recognition. The objective is to achieve a truly interoperable global system across airports, airlines and governments.
IDnow is collaborating with airlines and other technology providers members of the IATA Think Tank on a white paper about the application of digital identity in the air travel industry. In parallel, a proof of concept is being developed to show how digital identity can support people with reduced mobility with traveling, and airlines and airports to prioritize the required staff for the necessary support.
"We are very pleased to have IDnow participation in the heart of industry innovation conversations. IDnow brings their expertise on the secure decentralized digital identity to support the airline industry for the journey to customer-centricity." – Kat R. Morse, Senior Manager Innovation, Partnerships and Events at IATA.
"We understand that in the modern air travel industry, digital identities have a huge potential to shape a whole new traveler experience. From lowering the fraud risk for airlines, to creating a more seamless and low-touch experience for passengers and offering a GDPR compliant solution for storing and sharing of biometric pictures for airports and other players – Digital identity is the key. We are excited and proud to have been selected by IATA to work together and to partner with some of the most prestigious airlines of the world to shape the future of air travel", says Michael A. Binner, Director Digital Identity at IDnow.
About IDnow
IDnow is a leading identity proofing platform provider in Europe with a vision to make the connected world a safer place. The IDnow platform provides a broad portfolio of identity verification solutions, ranging from automated to human-assisted from purely online to point-of-sale, each of them optimized for user conversion rates and security.
In 2021, IDnow acquired the French market leader for identity technology, ARIADNEXT, and the German identity Trust Management AG, enabling IDnow to offer its customers one of the broadest identification solutions through a single, integrated platform.
The company has offices in Germany, United Kingdom, France, and Dubai and is backed by renowned institutional investors, including Corsair Capital and Seventure Partners. Its portfolio of over 900 international clients, spans a wide range of industries, and includes leading international players, such as Western Union, UBS, Sixt and Munich Re, as well as digital champions like N26, Solarisbank, wefox and Tier mobility.
UK press contact at IDnow:
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A Consortium of Companies and Non Profit Organizations Collaborating to
Create an Open Source Software Stack to Advance a Plurality of
Interoperable Wallets
DUBLIN, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation, a global nonprofit organization enabling innovation through open source, today announced the intention to form the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF), a new collaborative effort to develop open source software to support interoperability for a wide range of wallet use cases. The initiative already benefits from strong support including leading companies across technology, public sector, and industry vertical segments, and standardization organizations.
The mission of the OWF is to develop a secure, multi-purpose open source engine anyone can use to build interoperable wallets. The OWF aims to set best practices for digital wallet technology through collaboration on open source code for use as a starting point for anyone who strives to build interoperable, secure, and privacy-protecting wallets.
The OWF does not intend to publish a wallet itself, nor offer credentials or create any new standards. The community will focus on building an open source software engine that other organizations and companies can leverage to develop their own digital wallets. The wallets will support a wide variety of use cases from identity to payments to digital keys and aim to achieve feature parity with the best available wallets.
Daniel Goldscheider, who started the initiative, said, "With the OpenWallet Foundation we push for a plurality of wallets based on a common core. I couldn't be happier with the support this initiative has received already and the home it found at the Linux Foundation."
Linux Foundation Executive Director Jim Zemllin said, "We are convinced that digital wallets will play a critical role for digital societies. Open software is the key to interoperability and security. We are delighted to host the OpenWallet Foundation and excited for its potential."
OpenWallet Foundation will be featured in a keynote presentation at Open Source Summit Europe on 14 September 2022 at 9:00 AM IST (GMT +1) and a panel at 12:10 PM IST (GMT +1). In order to participate virtually and/or watch the sessions on demand, you can register here.
Pramod Varma, Chief Architect Aadhaar & India Stack, said, "Verifiable credentials are becoming an essential digital empowerment tool for billions of people and small entities. India has been at the forefront of it and is going all out to convert all physical certificates into digitally verifiable credentials via the very successful Digilocker system. I am very excited about the OWF effort to create an interoperable and open source credential wallet engine to supercharge the credentialing infrastructure globally."
"Universal digital wallet infrastructure will create the ability to carry tokenized identity, money, and objects from place to place in the digital world. Massive business model change is coming, and the winning digital business will be the one that earns trust to directly access the real data in our wallets to create much better digital experiences," said David Treat, Global Metaverse Continuum Business Group & Blockchain lead, Accenture. "We are excited to be part of the launch and development of an open-source basis for digital wallet infrastructure to help ensure consistency, interoperability, and portability with privacy, security, and inclusiveness at the core by design."
Drummond Reed, Director of Trust Services at Avast, a brand of NortonLifeLock, said, "We're on a mission to protect digital freedom for everyone. Digital freedom starts with the services used by the individual and the ability to reclaim their personal information and reestablish trust in digital exchanges. Great end point services start with the core of digital identity wallet technology. We are proud to be a founding supporter of the OpenWallet Foundation because collaboration, interoperability, and open ecosystems are essential to the trusted digital future that we envision."
"The mobile wallet industry has seen significant advances in the last decade, changing the way people manage and spend their money, and the tasks that these wallets can perform have rapidly expanded. Mobile wallets are turning into digital IDs and a place to store documents whereby the security requirements are further enhanced," said Taka Kawasaki CoFounder of Authlete Inc. "We understand the importance of standards that ensure interoperability as a member of the OpenID Foundation and in the same way we are excited to work with the Linux Foundation to develop a robust implementation to ensure the highest levels in security."
"Daon provides the digital identity verification/proofing and authentication technology that enables digital trust at scale and on a global basis", said Conor White, President – Americas at Daon, "Our experience with VeriFLY demonstrated the future importance of digital wallets for consumers and we look forward to supporting the OpenWallet Foundation."
"We are building and issuing wallets for decentralized identity applications for several years now. Momentum and interest for this area has grown tremendously, far beyond our own community. It is now more important than ever that a unified wallet core embracing open standards is created, with the ambition to become the global standard. The best industry players are pulling together under the OpenWallet Foundation. esatus AG is proud to be among them as experience, expertise, and technology contributo," said Dr. Andre Kudra, CIO, esatus AG
Kaliya Young, Founder & Principal, Identity Woman in Business, said, "As our lives become more and more digital, it is critical to have strong and interoperable digital wallets that can properly safeguard our digital properties, whether it is our identities, data, or money. We are very excited to see the emergence of the OpenWallet Foundation, particularly its mission to bring key stakeholders together to create a core wallet engine (instead of another wallet) that can empower the actual wallet providers to build better products at lower cost. We look forward to supporting this initiative by leveraging our community resources and knowledge/expertise to develop a truly collaborative movement."
Masa Mashita, Senior Vice President, Strategic Innovations, JCB Co., Ltd. said, "Wallets for the identity management as well as the payment will be a key function for the future user interface. The concept of OpenWallet will be beneficial for the interoperability among multiple industries and jurisdictions."
"Secure and open wallets will allow individuals the world over to store, combine and use their credentials in new ways - allowing them to seamlessly assert their identity, manage payments, access services, etc., and empower them with control of their data. This brings together many of our efforts in India around identity, payments, credentials, data empowerment, health, etc. in an open manner, and will empower billions of people around the world," said Sanjay Jain, Chairman of the Technology Committee of MOSIP.
"The Open Identity Exchange (OIX) welcomes and supports the creation of the OpenWallet Foundation. The creation of open source components that will allow wallet providers to work to standards and trust framework policies in a consistent way is entirely complementary to our own work on open and interoperable Digital Identities. OIX's Global Interoperability working group is already defining a 'trust framework policy characteristics methodology,' as part of our contribution to GAIN. This will allow any trust framework to systematically describe itself to an open wallet, so that a 'smart wallet' can seamlessly adapt to the rules of a new framework within which the user wants to assert credentials," said Nick Mothershaw, Chief Identity Strategist, OIX.
"Okta's vision is to enable anyone to safely use any technology", says Randy Nasson, Director of Product Management at Okta. "Digital wallets are emerging as go-to applications for conducting financial transactions, providing identity and vital data, and storing medical information such as vaccination status. Wallets will expand to include other credentials, including professional and academic certifications, membership status, and more. Digital credentials, including their issuance, storage in wallets, and presentation, will impact the way humans authenticate and authorize themselves with digital systems in the coming decade. Okta is excited about the efforts of the OpenWallet Foundation and the Linux Foundation to provide standards-based, open wallet technology for developers and organizations around the world."
"The OpenID Foundation welcomes the formation of the OpenWallet Foundation and its efforts to create an open-source implementation of open and interoperable technical standards, certification and best practices." - Nat Sakimura, Chairman, OpenID Foundation.
"We believe the future of online trust and privacy starts with a system for individuals to take control over their digital identity, and interoperability will create broad accessibility," says Rakesh Thaker, Chief Development Officer at Ping Identity. "We intend to actively participate and contribute to creating common specifications for secure, robust credential wallets to empower people with control over when and with whom they share their personal data."
Wallet technologies that are open and interoperable are a key factor in enabling citizens to protect their privacy in the digital world. At polypoly – an initiative backed by the first pan-European cooperative for data – we absolutely believe that privacy is a human right! We are already working on open source wallets and are excited to collaborate with others and to contribute to the OpenWallet Foundation," said Lars Eilebrecht, CISO, polypoly.
"Digital credentials and the wallets that manage them form the trust foundation of a digital society. With the future set to be characterised by a plurality of wallets and underlying standards, broad interoperability is key to delivering seamless digital interactions for citizens. Procivis is proud to support the efforts of the OpenWallet Foundation to build a secure, interoperable, and open wallet engine which enables every individual to retain sovereignty over their digital identities," Daniel Gasteiger, Chief Executive Officer, Procivis AG.
"It is essential to cross the boundaries between humans, enterprises, and systems to create value in a fully connected world. There is an urgent need for a truly portable, interoperable identity & credentialing backbone for all digital-first processes in government, business, peer-to-peer, smart city systems, and the Metaverse. The OpenWallet Foundation will establish high-quality wallet components that can be assembled into SW solutions unlocking a new universe of next-level digitization, security, and compliance," said Dr. Carsten Stöcker, CEO Spherity & Chairman of the Supervisory Board IDunion SCE.
"Transmute has long promoted open source standards as the foundation for building evolved solutions that challenge the status quo. Transmute believes any organization should be empowered to create a digital wallet that can securely manage identifiers, credentials, currencies, and payments while complying with regulatory requirements regarding trusted applications and devices. Transmute supports a future of technology that will reflect exactly what OpenWallet Foundation wants to achieve: one that breaks with convention to foster innovation in a secure, interoperable way, benefitting competitive companies, consumers, and developers alike," said Orie Steele, Co-Founder and CTO of Transmute.
"The Trust Over IP (ToIP) Foundation is proud to support the momentum of an industry-wide open-source engine for digital wallets. We believe this can be a key building block in our mission to establish an open standard trust layer for the Internet. We look forward to our Design Principles and Reference Architecture benefitting this endeavor and collaborating closely with this new Linux Foundation project," said Judith Fleenor, Director of Strategic Engagement, Trust Over IP Foundation.
For more information about the project and how to participate in this work, please visit: openwallet.foundation.
About the Linux Foundation
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ZUG, Switzerland and MEXICO CITY, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixpel, an early-stage Mexican based start-up has been awarded the "Free and Open Grant '' by the Concordium Foundation to bring an innovative type of "insurance policy" concept to the NFT gaming market.
The soon-to-be-launched P2E platform, Pixpel, will provide a variety of services, including an NFT marketplace and insurance policy to ensure the play-to-earn sector can match Concordium's signature commitment to safety and accountability in every aspect of Web 3.0.
As the first decentralized blockchain with identification at the protocol level, helping facilitate regulatory compliance, Concordium shares Pixpel's ambition of a legitimate and secure ecosystem for the development and trade of NFTs with in-game utility.
Pixpel's insurance policy will protect users' safety and rid the P2E sector of scammers looking to cash in on the lack of regulation and security in the space, thereby giving rise to a safer and more enjoyable Web 3.0 gaming community with a restored reputation.
"Play to Earn makes it possible for anyone to earn money playing their favourite games -an opportunity that has (up until now) only been reserved for the very best at grand tournaments. Unfortunately, the P2E sector has seen scammers looking to cash in on the lack of regulation and security in the space. Pixpel will collaborate with Concordium blockchain to provide the security and accountability the gamers need in order to feel safe." says Torben Kaaber, Head of Business Solutions at Concordium.
Pixpel founder, Juan Vivas says: "I was 6 years old when I started playing games and fell in love with them, I still play. Later in my life, economics piqued my interest. The Play to Earn games are where my two passions met. I was deeply excited to see the sector growing and becoming an important part of the crypto metaverse, but just as saddened, because of the problems it faced. After a group of my friends suffered because of another mishandled project, I decided to use my knowledge and make the P2E space a better place - the idea for Pixpel was born. Together with Concordium and my team, we are determined to write a new, better page, in the history of P2E."
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- POSCO resumed the operation of the no. 4 and no. 2 blast furnaces as of September 12: the entire blast furnaces of Pohang Steelworks are under normal operation.
- POSCO resumed the operation of the no.4 steel converter and has run an emergency shipment response team starting September 12.
- The rolling line, which was most heavily affected by the flooding of the Nangcheon Stream, is under draining work.
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- POSCO Pohang Steelworks started producing semi-finished steel as the no.3 blast furnace, and some of its steel-making plants returned to normal.
POSCO resumed the operation of the no.3 blast furnace on September 10 and no.4 and no.2 blast furnaces on September 12, which made all the blast furnaces of Pohang Steelworks return to normal.
On September 12, POSCO restored the steel-making and continuous casting facilities to process the molten metal produced in a blast furnace at the steel-making line.
The rolling line is under active restoration, which was most heavily damaged by the flooding of the Nangcheon Stream as the line was located near the stream. POSCO finished about 80% of the draining work for the rolling line. The draining wok for no.1 hot strip mill and no.3 plate mil plant, which need to be operated as a priority, was completed, and the power supply began.
POSCO is running an emergency shipment response team from today to stabilize the supply and demand of steel and minimize the damage to customers. POSCO plans to gear its Gwangyang Steel Mill intfullaximum production system by adjusting the repair schedule and converting the production of urgent materials demanded by customers into Gwangyang Steel Mill to respond to customer demand. POSCO will also sell its stocks to customers to meet their need for critical materials.
- Steelmaking: to remove impurities from molten metal produced in a blast furnace and adjust its elements to meet customer demand
- Continuous casting: to make the molten metal, which went through the steel-making line, into solid-state semi-finished steel (including slab)
- Rolling: to fabricate the steel according to its usage by applying heat and pressure
As the restoration work is expected to take a long, POSCO sees a potential risk increase as the safety awareness could be diminished. In this regard, POSCO is strengthening safety management by designating managers by each work stage to reduce safety risks. In addition, POSCO strives to ensure safety management by providing training programs about extreme dangers such as electric shock and gas leaks with the resumed operation of its facilities after the flooding.
Choi, Jeong Woo, CEO of POSCO GROUP, revisited Pohang Steelworks on the 12th. CEO Choi looked around the flooded area of the stream, which is the most significant cause of the flooding, and had a site inspection focusing on the rolling line where the draining and mud removal works are still underway.
While visiting the stainless steel-making line, electrical steel line, wire rod line, stainless annealing line, plate mill line, and no.3 blast furnace, CEO Choi cheered up each employee on site and participated in the restoration works as well.
"The most important thing of the restoration works is safety. Please engage in the restoration in strict compliance with the stipulated procedure without rushing", said CEO Choi emphasizing the safety-first principle. "I'd like to express the deepest gratitude to the employees for their dedicated effort to protecting and saving the steelworks in the stream flooding and restoration works," added he.
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PASAY, Philippines, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The SM Store saw a resurgence in its fashion department buoyed by the return of crowds in stores and malls with the lifting of community restrictions.
Dhinno S. Tiu, The SM Store Executive Vice President for Operations and Sales Support said that The SM Store's fashion categories that include clothes, shoes, bags, accessories and beauty, ended the second quarter on a high note, reaching 95% of pre-pandemic sales.
"The resurgence of fashion has been driven by more energized spending as the economy reopens. To meet this vibrant demand, we ensure that we provide relevant and up-to-date merchandise and constantly innovate to address the Filipino shopper's ever-changing needs," Mr. Tiu said.
The trends that have emerged in the years under a pandemic leaned towards comfortable lounge garments coupled with active wardrobe choices when people opted to ride their bikes to work during the lockdowns. Children are also due for a much-needed change of wardrobe coming off a two-year growth spurt. And as face-to-face classes resumed, there was also an increase in demand for school essential items such as shirts, uniforms, shoes, bags, and stationery supplies.
With the younger generation in mind, The SM Store developed a 'Tee Bar,' that showcases a selection of T-shirts featuring whimsical and creative designs. The demographic known for its quick and expert grasp on technology can also indulge in the assortment of gadget categories from earphones to gaming keyboards, sure to aid a distance learning class or a piece of upgraded equipment for one's next gaming session.
Welcoming the shifting trends amid the resurgence of shopping, SM Retail reported an increase of 18% in its revenues to PHP163.7 billion in the first half of 2022. SM Retail's net income also grew by 91% to PHP7.0 billion due to optimized cost efficiencies across all retail formats.
Considering its impact on the environment, SM Retail pioneered the initiative SM Green Finds. As part of the company's advocacy for responsibly made products, the program aims to provide sustainable options to consumers while showcasing local artisans and producers. These products are marked by a Green Finds badge at your favorite SM Store.
SM continues to adapt and evolve to provide customers with the best value, complete, and most diverse offerings to serve them wherever and however they want to shop.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the stock of Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) between June 8, 2019 and May 25, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 7, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Medtronic securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Medtronic class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8603 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 7, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Medtronic's product quality control systems were inadequate; (2) Medtronic had failed to comply with numerous regulations regarding risk assessment, corrective and preventive action, complaint handling, device recalls, and reporting of adverse events; (3) these failures increased the risk of regulatory investigation and action; (4) as a result of the company's misconduct, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") would delay the approval of additional Medtronic MiniMed devices, including the MiniMed 780G; (5) these delays in product approvals, as well as the Company's need to improve its quality control systems, would negatively affect Medtronic's financial performance and cause it to fall further behind its competitors; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Latch, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTCH, LTCHW) between May 13, 2021 and August 25, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 31, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Latch securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Latch class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8369 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 31, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business operations and prospects. Specifically, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were unreported sales arrangements related to hardware devices; (2) as a result, Latch had improperly recognized revenue throughout fiscal 2021 and first quarter 2022; (3) there were material weaknesses in Latch's internal control over financial reporting related to revenue recognition; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Latch would restate financial statements for fiscal 2021 and first quarter 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
To join the Latch class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8369 mailto:or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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OpenSSF Alpha-Omega funding and JFrog's commitment of security researcher time establishes dedicated team at the Foundation
DUBLIN, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rust Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and sustaining the Rust programming language, today announced it is establishing a dedicated security team. The team is being underwritten with generous support from the OpenSSF's Alpha-Omega Initiative, which partners with open source software projects and maintainers to improve the global software supply chain security, and Rust Foundation's newest Platinum member JFrog.
"There's often a misperception that because Rust ensures memory safety that it's one hundred percent secure, but Rust can be vulnerable just like any other language and warrants proactive measures to protect and sustain it and the community," said Bec Rumbul, Executive Director at the Rust Foundation. "With the establishment of the Rust Foundation Security Team, we will be able to support the broader Rust community with the highest-level of security talent and help ensure the reliability of Rust for everyone. Of course, this is just a start. We hope to continue to build out the team in the coming months and years."
These investments from Alpha-Omega and JFrog include dedicated staff resources that will enable the Rust Foundation to create and implement security best practices. The first initiative for the new Security Team will be to undertake a security audit and threat modeling exercises to identify how security can be economically maintained going forward. The team will also help advocate for security practices across the Rust landscape, including Cargo and Crates.io, and will be a resource for the maintainer community.
The OpenSSF suggested in its 10-Point Open Source Security Mobilization Plan released earlier this year that the industry work to eliminate root causes of many vulnerabilities by adopting memory-safe languages like Rust and Go. As a result, the OpenSSF's Alpha-Omega Initiative has made a grant to the Rust Foundation to support a dedicated security engineer. Alpha-Omega is funded by Google and Microsoft with a mission of direct engagement to improve the security of OSS projects. "We're learning how to turn money into security," said Michael Winser and Michael Scovetta, co-directors of the project.
"The Rust programming language shows great promise for a more secure global supply chain, and the Rust Foundation is the home for this work," said Brian Behlendorf, GM, OpenSSF. "We are looking forward to seeing the Rust Foundation's Security Team get started and collaborating on this important work."
JFrog just last week announced it is joining the Rust Foundation at the Platinum level. As part of the company's investment in the Rust Foundation and ecosystem, JFrog has committed members of its Security Research team to work on the Rust Foundation Security Team. JFrog joins AWS, Google, Huawei, Meta, Microsoft, and Mozilla at the Platinum level.
"The Rust Foundation provides the forum for collaboration among all Rust stakeholders and is the natural home for a dedicated security team," said Stephen Chin, VP of Developer Relations, JFrog. "We believe it's the responsibility of all of us who use Rust to contribute resources for the greater good of the community, and providing world class researchers from the JFrog Security team is one of the ways we are supporting the Rust ecosystem."
For more information about the Rust Foundation, please visit https://foundation.rust-lang.org/.
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LUND, Sweden, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Safeture AB has signed a partnership agreement with Amarante International, one of France's leading providers of security advisory and management services.
Through the agreement, Safeture has quickly gained several new customers. Large companies such as Airbus, Lufthansa and Corsair, part of TUI, will be able to access Safeture technology in the future.
The innovative platform provider for travel and employee security provided by Safeture is now also active in France on a large scale. The SaaS company's services are offered through its new partner Amarante International. Amarante is one of the leading providers of security advisory and management services in France.
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Paris, the company employs 1 250 people in 20 offices worldwide. Amarante's services include risk analysis, crisis management, security awareness training and personal protection. In addition to the European Union, governmental organizations, and internationally active corporations such as the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) such as BASF, Schindler, Givaudan, Layher and Airbus. Amarante's clients also include many tourism companies such as the airline Corsair, which belongs to TUI, or the French branch of Lufthansa.
"Security in global mobility becomes more and more important for our customers and the demands get higher with ever-increasing complexity. We realized that to continue to leverage our business, we want to partner with the best," says Amarante CEO Alexandre Hollander.
"We got a call from Amarante after they had screened suitable providers in the market and then it was a swift process from the first demo to finalization of the agreement. In our discussions, we covered how Amarante could leverage their business with Safeture, migration of customers, post-sales, integration of risk intelligence onto the platform and much more. The first joint customer was up and running within days and are already looking into several joint tender requests as of now," says Magnus Hultman, CEO of Safeture.
Safeture operates a fully cloud-based platform on travel security, risk and crisis management and emergency communication. The central components of the platform are the Safeture Management Tool, with which companies can locate their employees anywhere in the world, communicate with them and support them in crises, and the Safeture App. It offers users a real-time alert system on security-related issues in their environment and, using the Emergency Button, the possibility to call for help in an emergency with one click. The app includes various other features such as country information, medical databases, flight information, currency converters, and e-learning.
Alexandre Hollander and Magnus Hultman
About Amarante:
Created in 2007 by former executives of the French armed forces, Amarante celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2022. With 1,250 employees in more than 20 countries, the group is now a leading operator in the security market in France and abroad.
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Adds further support for its broad-spectrum mechanism of action following other recent TBI, ALS and tropical virus studies
VIKEN, Sweden, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TikoMed today announced the inclusion in bioRxiv* of an in vitro study evaluating the ability of the company's lead drug candidate ILB® to:
- inhibit infection of human cells by the NL63 coronavirus assessed by immunofluorescence of viral particles; and
- directly block the interaction of the SARS-CoV-2 viral spike protein with the ACE2 receptor; and
- modulate the downstream consequences of viral infection including the reactive cytokine release from human microglia induced by various SARS-CoV-2 variant spike proteins.
The study shows that ILB® blocked ACE2:spike protein interaction and inhibited coronaviral infection. ILB® also attenuated the omicron-induced release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including TNFa, from human microglia, indicating control of post-viral neuroinflammation.
"This work extends our findings of ILB®'s antiviral impact upon flavivirus infections to now include coronavirus. Furthermore, we are excited to have uncovered a potential molecular mechanism for these findings by showing that ILB® inhibited SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interacting with ACE2, the key docking site for SARS-CoV-2 to gain entry to human cells," said Professor Ann Logan PhD (Professor of Regenerative Medicine & CSO, Axolotl Ltd).
Professor Nicholas Barnes PhD PBPhS (Professor of Pharmacology & CEO, Celentyx Ltd) also commented: "In pathological post-viral fatigue syndromes such as long COVID, a key brain cell called microglia appear overactive and promote the associated neuroinflammation. This data showed that activated microglia are calmed by ILB® in vitro and suggests ILB® has the potential to inhibit neuroinflammation and hence improve symptoms of patients with conditions such as long COVID."
TikoMed recently announced the publication of a peer-reviewed article on the mode of action of ILB®. In multiple preclinical and clinical studies across a variety of neuroinflammation-driven diseases. ILB® both mobilized and modulated naturally occurring tissue repair mechanisms, released heparin-binding growth factors, and restored cellular homeostasis and function, https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2022.983853.
Additionally, TikoMed has reported that ILB® inhibited infection of human cells by Dengue, Zika and Yellow Fever viruses in vitro, https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.08.31.503293v1.full.
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About Corona viruses
Coronaviruses are a large family of enveloped, positive-stranded RNA pathogenic viruses that cause infectious disease in animals and humans. For example, the highly transmissible SARS-CoV-2 virus causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which causes a mild to moderate respiratory disease in most humans, but susceptible individuals can become dangerously ill, developing severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) that can result in organ damage[1]. The global pandemic of COVID-19 disease that has spread since 2019 has had devastating health, social and economic consequences that remain burdensome[2]. By August 2022 that World Health Organisation report 599,825,400 confirmed cases of COVID19 and 6,469,458 confirmed deaths (https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019), representing just over 1% of those infected.
*bioRxiv is a free online archive and distribution service for unpublished preprints in the life sciences. It is operated by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a not-for-profit research and educational institution. By posting preprints on bioRxiv, authors are able to make their findings immediately available to the scientific community and receive feedback on draft manuscripts before they are submitted to journals.
For full study details on "A clinical stage LMW-DS drug inhibits cell infection by coronaviruses and modulates reactive cytokine release from microglia," please access the publication: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.09.07.506919v1.
[1]Mistry P, Barmania F, Mellet J, Peta K, Strydom A, Viljoen IM, James W, Gordon S, Pepper MS.
SARS-CoV-2 Variants, Vaccines, and Host Immunity. Front Immunol. 2022 Jan 3;12:809244. doi:
10.3389/fimmu.2021.809244. PMID: 35046961; PMCID: PMC8761766.
[2]Koelle K, Martin MA, Antia R, Lopman B, Dean NE. The changing epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2.
Science. 2022 Mar 11;375(6585):1116-1121. doi: 10.1126/science.abm4915. Epub 2022 Mar 10.
PMID: 35271324; PMCID: PMC9009722
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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.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) - The Department of Education has announced a new plan to offer free bus rides for high school students.
The "Expanding Ridership To Educate Students In Schools", or EXPRESS program, is expected to begin later this fall, as early as October.
The reason cited for the new benefit, is due to a bus driver shortage. The DOE says they are short 100 to 150 drivers.
Out of 50 applicants who applied at a recent recruitment event, only 6 made the cut. The new ridership program will end up helping those in middle and elementary school as well.
The public bus ride to and from school for high school students is becoming a reality. The DOE's new EXPRESS plan that gives those older teens free rides, is set to be active sometime in October.
“The idea is if we can get the majority of our 6,000 high school students on a public bus versus a school bus, we can re-allocate those resources to elementary and middle schools, “ said DOE Student Transportation Services Branch Administrator Emily Evans.
The Department of Education says it's suffering right now when it comes to school bus drivers. Some routes have even been cancelled. “ We had to do 8 on Maui, and you know on Kauai we had to do 5. But on Oahu we've been able to consolidate most of the routes instead of closing them,” said Evans.
“My friend says there's not enough room. You have to stand up. No one likes to stand up. Some times its late. He’s says he misses his bus sometimes,” said high school student Matthew O'Callaghan. He says his friends who ride the school bus constantly complain. He however takes the public bus. And he's excited it's going to be free under the EXPRESS plan. “I feel like a lot more people will ride the bus. Because who doesn't want something free,” said O’Callaghan.
“Developing transit as a habit early on, as part of a student's education is part of developing good habits into adulthood. So we see this as a great opportunity to develop new transit riders for later in life," said Jon Nouchi from the Department of Transportation Services.
“The program would make a difference for me because I would probably ride the bus more. Because its free and convenient for me,” said high school student Cameron Hill. She is one of those in favor of the change.
There are however some concerns from students, about going from a school bus to a public bus. “Taking the bus can be scary with strangers and stuff, personally at a bus stop I was harassed. And it was actually scary times,” said high school student Stacy Cabusas.
Right now, those who come from income challenged homes can often get a HOLO card. Those students will be eventually phased into the EXPRESS plan. The new EXPRESS cards have the advantage of being active through July.
Jefferson Tyler joined KITV after a lengthy stint in Reno, Nev. where he covered a variety of subjects. From wildfires to presidential elections, Jefferson takes pride in creating balanced stories that keep viewers’ attentions.
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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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Monday is the anniversary of Isabella Ariel Kalua disappearance. The 6-year-old Waimanalo girl was reported missing by her parents.
The case brought out a community to search for the girl.
After her parents were charged with her murder, it also brought out calls for changes to the state's foster care system.
Over the past few years, there has actually been a drop in the number of children in the state's foster care program. Part of that is because the state provides more support services to keep children in their own homes, but the system still faces a number of challenges.
Hilo resident Joe O'Connell was a foster child as he was growing up.
As an adult, he has been making a difference in the lives of dozens of foster children.
"I saw there was a big need for foster parents. Sometimes the kids you work with don't have homes to go to and it just breaks your heart. So Kawai Saniatan and I decided to become foster parents about seven years ago," said O'Connell.
There are challenges facing Hawaii's foster families, including a shortage of staff who can help when caregivers need it most.
"They are in crisis when dealing with kids and their behaviors and all the trauma. To help them cope with that -- is really challenging," said Kintaro Yonekura, the Asst. Program Development Administrator with DHS' Child Welfare Services.
"There needs to be more social workers - the positions are there but we need people to apply," added O'Connell.
The state says there are 50 vacant positions statewide, some of those include social workers.
"We need more social workers to help even out the case load, and get more eyes on the families in the homes," said Yonekura.
A bill that would have allowed for more monitoring of foster families was passed by lawmakers this legislative session but vetoed by Governor David Ige.
Foster families and support service providers say that oversight is important.
"Making sure we have regular checkups and people go in the home. Making sure the workers see how the dynamics between kids and parents are interacting. That is key because it can prevent things from escalating," said Jonathan Mendoza, a Foster Family Trainer with Catholic Charities.
While there are challenges for the state's foster care system, parents in the program say it comes with some very rewarding benefits.
"The rewards are holidays, like Christmas, when the former foster kids come back to the home and we make a day of it," said Saniatan.
"Some of the rewards come 20 years later. When the kids are in the community and adults themselves and they come up to you and say, 'Sorry Uncle, I gave you such a hard time. But now i have kids can i have them come and spend time with you and have you teach them?'" said Mendoza.
The state has seen a decrease in children entering foster care since 2019. Even though the numbers have been dropping there is still a need for qualified foster families. If you would like to learn more about becoming a foster parent, you can go to https://rcg.hawaii.gov/
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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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FILE - The sun sets behind telescopes on July 14, 2019, at the summit of the Big Island's Mauna Kea in Hawaii. A working group tasked by the state Legislature to come up with recommendations for a new management plan for Hawaii's tallest peak and its affiliated telescopes released the first draft of its proposal Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones, File)
Gov. David Ige today submitted the names of eight nominees for the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to the Hawaii State Senate for confirmation. The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority was established by statute via Act 255 (HB2024). The authority is tasked with managing Mauna Kea Lands.
“I want to thank these individuals for stepping forward. Through this new stewardship model, I believe we can find a way for science and culture to coexist on Mauna Kea in a mutually beneficial way,” said Gov. Ige.
The eight nominees are:
Kamanamaikalani Beamer: An individual with ʻāina (land) resource management expertise and specific experience with Hawaiʻi island‑based management.
Gary Krug: An individual who is recognized as possessing expertise in the fields of pre-school through 12th-grade public education or post-secondary education.
Rich Matsuda: A representative from a list of three names submitted by Mauna Kea Observatories.
John Komeiji: An individual with business and finance experience who has previous administrative experience in managing a large private-sector business.
Pomaikai Bertelmann: An individual who is a lineal descendent of a practitioner of Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices associated with Mauna Kea.
Joshua Mangauil: An individual who is a recognized practitioner of Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices.
Paul Horner: An individual from a list of three names submitted by the President of the Senate.
Michelle “Noe Noe” Wong-Wilson: An individual from a list of three names submitted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
In addition to the eight names submitted to the Senate for confirmation, three ex-officio, voting members will serve on the Authority, as follows:
The chairperson of the board of land and natural resources, or the chairperson's designee. This position is currently held by Chair Suzanne Case.
The mayor of the County of Hawaii, or the mayor’s designee. Mayor Mitch Roth has designated Douglass Shipman Adams, director, research and development management.
The chairperson of the board of regents of the University of Hawaii, or a designee. Chairperson Randy Moore has designated Eugene Bal III, a current member of the board of regents.
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