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A shooting at an elementary school in Texas has left the country reeling, and has scarred South Floridians reliving their own tragedy from four years ago as if it was yesterday.
Students should be celebrating the carefree final days of the school year, but instead they’re on edge with the news of another school shooting. School officials are reminding students and their families that schools are safe and secure due to measures taken after the Parkland shooting.
At a news conference Wednesday morning, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony stressed the same point, and offered his condolences to those in Texas. “Here in Broward County we know precisely what that feels like,” he said. “We’ve been down that path.”
The Parkland massacre happened a little over four years ago, and each mass shooting has caused a flood of emotions to surface. “And it creates a level of fear and uncertainty in our community,” he added.
He said Tuesday night he received about 100 text messages and phone calls from law enforcement officials, teachers, friends, and family asking if they should send their children to school on Wednesday and the days after.
He said he assured them that kids should be in school, and he feels confident that in the years since Parkland, schools are safer and law enforcement is able to respond more quickly and with better tools to stop a shooter.
The Sheriff’s Office Threat Management Unit is working with the Broward County School District and the Broward School Police to ensure that schools are safe. Deputies are monitoring cameras and beefing up law enforcement at schools, he said.
In the last two years or so since the unit launched, the sheriff’s office has conducted some 1,600 investigations of people of interest. Those investigations resulted in more than 200 arrests, he said.
In more than 550 of those cases, the Sheriff’s Office referred the people they investigated to mental health care facilities “so they can get the care that they need,” he said. Of that group, close to 200 of them have continued with mental health care. “So that is telling me that they want it and we just have to give them access to it.”
Some schools are attempting to calm parents’ and students’ nerves by reminding them of campus security measures.
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It doesn’t help that schools experienced an uptick in threats this year, many of which were made on social media.
Earlier this year, Oakridge Elementary School parents reported that a student had a weapon on campus. School staff “took swift, immediate action,” according to a statement Principal Eduardo Aguilar sent to parents Wednesday. Starting today, the Hollywood school’s campus monitor will ask for visitors’ identification and the reason for their visit from 8:05 a.m. until 2:35 p.m., the statement said.
They’ll record visitors’ names, purpose for their visit, and license plate number on a log, and those without identification or who don’t have official business at the school won’t be granted entry, Aguilar said.
“We all want our children and staff to go home to their families unharmed every single day,” Aguilar said in the statement. “We want our school to be a safe haven where students and staff can be happy, healthy, and safe.”
Sun Sentinel staff writer Scott Travis contributed to this report.
This is a developing story, so check back for updates. Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox.
Brooke Baitinger can be reached at: bbaitinger@sunsentinel.com, 954-422-0857 or on Twitter: @bybbaitinger
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2022-05-25T19:06:01+00:00
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sun-sentinel.com
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https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/parkland/florida-school-shooting/fl-ne-school-safety-texas-shooting-20220525-blas4lhm4nherggxn4nybltome-story.html
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NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds sellers of the common stock of Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) between March 24, 2022 and April 1, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you sold Twitter 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 Twitter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5134 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 June 13, 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: Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and Space-X, and according to Forbes, the richest person in the world, began acquiring shares of Twitter in January 2022. By March 14, 2022, Musk had acquired more than a 5% ownership stake in Twitter, requiring him to file a Schedule 13 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") within 10 days, or March 24, 2022. However, Musk did not file a Schedule 13 with the SEC within the required time and instead continued to amass Twitter shares, eventually acquiring over a 9% stake in the Company before finally filing a Schedule 13 on April 4, 2022.
Upon Musk belatedly filing the required Schedule 13, which first revealed his ownership stake in Twitter to the public, the Company's shares rose from a closing price of $39.31 per share on April 1, 2022, to close at $49.97 per share on April 4, 2022 – an increase of 27%.
Investors who sold shares of Twitter between March 24, 2022 and April 4, 2022 missed the resulting share price increase as the market reacted to Musk's purchases. By failing to timely disclose his ownership stake, Musk was able to acquire shares of Twitter less expensively during the Class Period.
To join the Twitter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5134 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.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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2022-05-05T04:01:20+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2022/05/04/rosen-top-ranked-firm-encourages-twitter-inc-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-deadline-securities-class-action-against-elon-musk-twtr/
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Haivision reinforces leadership team and completes full integration of recent acquisitions
MONTREAL, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Haivision Systems Inc. ("Haivision") (TSX: HAI), a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions, today announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Racine as Chief Product Officer effective January 2, 2023.
Jean-Marc has extensive experience in product and marketing and has held leadership roles in the media and video technology domain. From his career start as a hardware engineer in the team that delivered the world's first real-time MPEG2 encoder to his more recent role as Chief Product Officer for Synamedia, Jean-Marc brings 25 years of market and product expertise to Haivision and along with his passion to foster pragmatic innovation in tune with market demand.
"Since its creation Haivision has delighted the most demanding customers with its unique ability to create market leading products with quality, low-latency, and mission criticality at its core. I am delighted to join a fantastic leadership team as Haivision opens a new chapter, and work closely with our customers to create solutions that benefit their own transformation." added Jean-Marc Racine.
In addition, the company has reorganized its product development teams to realize synergies related to its most recent acquisitions. This reorganization will allow Haivision to accelerate its development of market leading solutions focused on mission critical video networks within the broadcast, enterprise, and defense markets and positions the company for higher growth.
The company also made the following appointments within the current leadership to support the consolidation of its development and product realization efforts: Ronan Poullaouec (CTO and founder of Aviwest), to Senior Vice President, Engineering; Paul Singh to Senior Vice President DevSecOps, Quality Engineering; and Mariano Converti to Vice President Engineering, Cloud. In addition, Mahmoud Al-Daccak, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President Product Development, has decided to leave Haivision and the company wishes to thank him for his dedication and contribution over the past 12 years.
"Haivision continues to be laser focused in leading the highest value segments for high performance video-centric networks," expressed Mirko Wicha, President and CEO of Haivision. "Our development teams have been aligned to address the opportunities and challenges ahead of us and are poised to continue to execute together under the new product leadership of Jean-Marc."
For more information about Haivision, visit Haivision.com
About Haivision
Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. To learn more, visit Haivision at haivision.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including, without limitation, statements regarding the company's growth opportunities and its ability to execute on its growth strategy and realize synergies. In some cases, but not necessarily in all cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "targets", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "an opportunity exists", "is positioned", "estimates", "intends", "assumes", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate" or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "will" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, nor guarantees or assurances of future performance but instead represent management's current beliefs, expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events and operating performance.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on opinions, assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Haivision as of the date of this release, are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ, possibly materially, from those indicated by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risk factors identified under "Risk Factors" in Haivision's latest annual information form, and in other periodic filings that Haivision has made and may make in the future with the securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in Canada, all of which are available under Haivision's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Haivision. However, such risk factors should be considered carefully. There can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Haivision undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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2022-12-08T22:58:37+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2022/12/08/haivision-announces-appointment-jean-marc-racine-chief-product-officer-completes-strategic-reorganization/
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BEIJING, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MMTEC, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: MTC) ("MMTEC" or the "Company"), a China-based technology company that provides access to the U.S. financial markets, today announced that that on July 27, 2022, it received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("NASDAQ") confirming the Company has regained compliance with NASDAQ's minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The Company regained compliance with NASDAQ's requirements when the closing bid price for the Company's common stock was at or above $1.00 for 10 consecutive business days and the matter is now closed.
About MMTEC, Inc.
Headquartered in Beijing, China, our Company develops and deploys a series of platforms, which comprise a business chain that enables Chinese language speaking hedge funds, mutual funds, registered investment advisors, proprietary trading groups, and brokerage firms to engage in securities market transactions and settlements globally. In 2020, the company used internally designed and built system with the US brokerage license and the Cayman fund management qualification to form a series of MOM funds, with the main goal of discovering small and medium-sized institutional investors and helping them set up the fund to issue securities fund products.
More information about the Company can be found at: www.haisc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may", "will", "intend", "should", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "project", "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Specifically, the Company's statements regarding its continued growth, business outlook, and other similar statements are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 20-F and its subsequent filings. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
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2022-07-28T11:52:11+00:00
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kwtx.com
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https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2022/07/28/mmtec-inc-regains-compliance-with-nasdaq-minimum-bid-price-requirement/
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SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Police Department should “offer a sincere, public apology” for its violent response to people demonstrating after the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a panel of officers, citizens and accountability experts concluded in a report released Tuesday.
In its fourth and final review of the Seattle police response to the months of racial justice protests in 2020, the city's Office of Inspector review panel found officers and commanders repeatedly failed to recognize the difference between the throngs of protesters exercising their First Amendment rights and the few troublemakers, The Seattle Times reported. Police also , according to the report.
Panelists — who included community members, police accountability proponents, and police officers and commanders — also acknowledged the “longstanding trauma and fear” many have of law enforcement as a result of racism and discrimination within the department.
The police actions that caused the protests, as well as the inability of the police department and the city “to immediately craft particularized responses to the needs of peaceful protesters while addressing threats to public order and safety,” have had “deep and lasting” effects, Seattle Inspector General Lisa Judge said.
A public apology from the police department would be a significant step in building trust between police and Seattle communities, the report said.
In response, the department referred to a 2021 public letter from Chief Adrian Diaz, who said he was “deeply sorry” to those who had lost trust in police or were hurting. He also apologized “to members of the community and the department alike who bear the physical and emotional scars” of the 2020 protests.
“Reform means that we accept the responsibility that is ours to bear, we learn from our experience, and we consistently strive to do better,” Diaz wrote.
As for the panel’s fourth round of recommendations on tactics, accountability, communication, leadership and rebuilding community trust, the department said it has already adopted many of them. Officials did not provide any specific examples.
The department also wrote that they're looking forward to discussions with city partners to be better prepared to facilitate these types of events in the future.
The final review focused on Seattle police response to one protest in July and two in September 2020.
On July 25, “panelists identified what appeared to be a ‘wholesale use of force’ against the crowd, despite the protest being largely peaceful,” the report concluded. The protest, involving more than 5,000 people, was over then-President Donald Trump’s announcement that he intended to send federal agents to Seattle.
At a Sept. 7 march and protest outside the Seattle Police Officers Guild headquarters, officers charged at protesters, using their bicycles, pepper spray and “blast balls” to shove protesters back onto themselves, creating a crush.
During a Sept. 23 march of about 200 people — sparked by a Kentucky grand jury’s decision not to indict officers for the shooting death of Breonna Taylor — one officer was struck with a bat while another officer rolled his bicycle over a protester’s head.
The panel acknowledged that after weeks of protests, officers were exhausted, stressed and on the defensive, all of which added to tension on the streets, the report said.
Police were receiving some inaccurate or overblown intelligence reports from sources ranging from undercover officers to the Department of Homeland Security that emphasized the existence of so-called black bloc protesters intent on violence, according to the panel.
The panel also criticized officers’ apparently intentional targeting of journalists and civil rights observers during some of the protests.
In all, the panel made 139 recommendations to the department and city officials “intended to prevent such events from happening again.”
“SPD must truly protect and serve the community in ways that are just, fair and supportive,” the report concludes.
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2023-04-19T03:01:59+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/panel-seattle-police-should-apologize-for-protest-violence/A7HKYIHJKJGSRL2VWHXQN3DIP4/
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Why Are Americans Fleeing Public Schools?
Seven parents on choosing private education for their kids
1925: The right to send children to private and parochial schools
The pandemic transformed the landscape of K-12 education. Some parents withdrew their kids from public school and placed them into private or home schools. Their reasons varied: Many preferred private schools that offered in-person instruction; others distrusted public schools’ pandemic precautions.
It’s not clear whether those trends will stick, and the factors are complex. So far, data show that since 2019, private enrollment is up, public enrollment is down and home schooling has become more popular. Families flocked to private and home schools at the greatest rate in a decade, according to American Community Survey estimates from the U.S. Census. The government projects that K-12 public school enrollment — already facing demographic pressures — will drop further to about 46 million students by fall 2030, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, reversing decades of growth.
The Washington Post Magazine asked parents why they chose private or home schooling, and what the right to control their child’s education means to them. In written responses, many parents said they believed their child’s special needs or abilities were best served in a private school. Others thought public schools focused too much on teaching to standardized tests and not enough on social and emotional learning. Still others wanted to raise their children in the tradition of their faith — the sort of decision at the core of Pierce v. Society of Sisters.
Responses have been edited and condensed.
Daphna Venyige
50, Los Angeles
I send my children to private Jewish school because I want them to learn on a deep level about our people’s history, religious customs, culture, prayers, foods, music and melodies, and core values and ethics.
I feel fortunate to be able to pay for my children’s Jewish education. The right to determine their education means that I can give them a deep sense of who they are and where they come from. Whether they choose our religion or not in the future, I’m comforted by the fact that they will always know their ancestral story.
Jason Sampler
46, Kennesaw, Ga.
My wife and I are products of public school and loved our time there. We chose private religious school for a few reasons. First, we are very committed to our religious convictions. Our children memorize Bible verses each week; administrators and teachers use every opportunity to show how the Bible informs our lives (when we make good and bad decisions). Second, we love that our school partners with us in education. They see themselves as helpers of a parent’s obligation to train children. So we work in tandem to best meet each child’s needs. Third, we love the actual pedagogical method employed at our school, which differs substantially from public school.
Nevena Georgieva
44, Homer Glen, Ill.
I looked at public schools. She was supposed to go to five different schools from 3 to 13 years old. Who has the time to deal with that? It is too much stress for the parent and for the kid. At her Montessori school she goes from 3 to 13 years old in the same building, with the same principal, the same rules, the same traditions. It’s a small school, so we know all the teachers, kids and parents. It’s a tightknit community. Plus, I am hoping for no school shootings.
Michelle Chang
44, Fairfax, Va.
We enrolled our children in private school due to the pandemic. I could see my then-rising second-grader’s mental health and ability to absorb info were negatively impacted. We would have returned to that public school but wound up moving during the pandemic and decided to keep our children in the private school.
I don’t think people should have this option. I think everyone should attend public school with limited exceptions and that doing so creates a more cohesive society. I struggle with this decision because I believe I’m contributing to the failure of public schools and society, but, honestly, public education is failing anyway. My children might be better positioned, but I question the future society we’re preparing them for.
Katherine Dalin
37, Chicago
We chose a small Catholic school during covid because they were offering in-person instruction when our public school was only online. We’ve stayed because of the small classes and strong sense of community. The religious instruction is there, but it’s not the driving factor for our choice.
Jen Read, 44
Hillsborough, N.C.
We had never considered private school until this past winter when omicron was so rampant. Private schools had more outdoor time, more kids and staff masking indoors, and highly vaccinated communities (for the most part), which was very important to us, as we work in public health research and are very concerned about long covid and new variants emerging due to continued community transmission.
We never thought we would be paying for private school. We’re doing this at the expense of saving for college and retirement. We believe in the public school system, and it was heartbreaking to leave it. We are taking it year by year and not looking long-term at this point. In addition to covid concerns, our district has had some extreme voices, including parents who want to ban books, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric among parents, and some questionable school board members.
Alicia G. Edwards
40, Miami
My child attends an independent school because it fosters critical thinking, open dialogue and an introduction to peers of a range of backgrounds. It’s an enormous freedom knowing that I get to determine what my student learns and how. When curriculum changes according to the whims of election cycles, we’re in serious trouble.
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2022-11-30T17:53:49+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/interactive/2022/private-school-enrollment-parents-pandemic/
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New report reveals fintechs with 100+ customers
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank Director, the leading information resource for leadership and board members of financial institutions nationwide, today released a new report - Finding Fintechs: A Choose Your Own Adventure Guide - to provide U.S. financial institutions a roadmap on working with technology companies. This new report provides clear direction on how banks can improve efficiency, customer relationships and facilitate growth - and do it in a way that mitigates risk.
Using Bank Director's online platform FinXTech Connect, the report reveals the names of fintechs who report at least 100 U.S. financial institution clients. Built specifically for banks, FinXTech Connect is a curated, online directory of technology companies that are strategically partnering with financial institutions. The online directory was developed in 2019 - now with over 400 technology companies in FinXTech Connect, Bank Director's team includes only qualified technology companies identified by Bank Director as "bank-friendly," with a proven history of financial performance and an existing roster of bank clients. Solutions include lending platforms, payment processing applications, security, data analytics and more.
"It has always been our core focus at Bank Director to educate senior leaders and members of the board of financial institutions nationwide, and we believe FinXTech Connect and this new roadmap guide is a unique product given that Bank Director hand selected and vetted every technology company and solution to ensure they have a proven track record of working with financial institutions. This in turn allows banks to easily identify qualified partners to grow market share and gain efficiencies through new innovations," says Michelle King, president of Bank Director.
FinXTech Connect includes the following features:
- Guided search function to allow banks to easily find solutions
- In-depth written profiles on fintech companies working with U.S. banks
- Access to key technology leaders and contact information
- Product features, pricing models and core processor capabilities
- A sample client list and testimonials from financial institutions
- Ability for bank users to save company profiles for future reference
"Thirty-five percent of bankers responding to the Bank Director's 2022 Technology Survey say they are concerned with their bank's ability to identify technologies that would help grow their bank and 48% worry their team has an inadequate understanding of how emerging technology could impact their bank. We believe this new resource guide will provide banks the information they need to make strategic decisions to grow their institution," says Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief of Bank Director.
With consumers' continued push into the tech world, a whole new set of challenges arise. Cybersecurity, data privacy, hackers and regulatory issues are all constantly changing problems that plague bankers in their search for fintech partnerships. Considering these challenges, banks are also responsible for managing all aspects of their business, including the fintechs they partner with. Due diligence on fintechs is a necessity. Fortunately, Bank Director's FinXTech Connect is designed for banks to uncover and become familiar with fintechs from across the globe.
For banks looking to engage in this new online platform, please contact Bank Director's vice president of Bank Services at jwall@bankdirector.com. For technology companies who would like to be interviewed and considered for FinXTech Connect, please contact Ambrose Delahoussaye, FinXTech research & marketing associate, at adelahoussaye@bankdirector.com.
About FinXTech
Launched in 2014, FinXTech is a resource powered by Bank Director, which specializes in connecting a hugely influential audience of U.S. bank leaders with technology partners at the forefront of innovation. FinXTech makes it easier for banks and technology companies to work together - through its exclusive in person events, editorial content and online FinXTech Connect platform. For more information, please visit FinXTech.com.
About BankDirector
Bank Director reaches the leaders of the institutions that comprise America's banking industry. Since 1991, Bank Director has provided board-level research, peer-insights and in-depth executive and board services. Built for banks, Bank Director extends into and beyond the boardroom by providing timely and relevant information through Bank Director magazine, board training services and the financial industry's premier event, Acquire or Be Acquired. For more information, please visit BankDirector.com.
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2023-04-04T15:55:34+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2023/04/04/fintech-guide-support-us-financial-institutions/
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DECATUR — Melba Norris Maxwell departed this life on Sunday, June 18th, at the age of 85. She was born on August 27, 1937 in Townley, Alabama, to Toney Oakley and Nina Johnson Norris.
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2023-07-06T06:46:10+00:00
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timesdaily.com
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https://www.timesdaily.com/obituaries/melba-norris-maxwell/article_940b57aa-7f6e-52fe-9a23-e933d523d539.html
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Sunny skies and seasonable temperatures today
Sunny skies and seasonable temperatures Friday... warmer Saturday.
TODAY: Sunshine will be plentiful this afternoon and highs will range from the mid-40s to the low-50s.
TONIGHT: Clear skies and cold overnight with morning lows Saturday in the teens and low-20s.
EXTENDED: Increasing clouds and warm Saturday afternoon with highs in the upper-50s and low-60s. Sunday will be about ten degrees cooler... with some light snow possible for the San Juan mountains. We'll see 40s and 50s through Tuesday. A strong winter storm will have impacts on the area on Wednesday... so stay tuned for the finer details early next week. It will certainly be much colder Wednesday and Thursday.
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2023-02-10T15:34:47+00:00
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krdo.com
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https://krdo.com/weather/2023/02/10/sunny-skies-and-seasonable-temperatures-today/
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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A vehicle carrying passengers coming from a wedding veered off a mountain highway in Nepal leaving 12 people dead, police said Tuesday. There were no survivors.
The small passenger truck was over capacity when it rolled off the mountain road near Chedagad village, about 400 kilometers (250 miles) northwest of the capital, Kathmandu.
Police said the accident happened late Monday evening and by the time rescuers arrived at the scene, eight had already died. Three more died on the way to the hospital and one died later at the hospital.
After driving off the road, the vehicle rolled about 200 meters (650 feet) down the mountain slope.
Road accidents in mountainous Nepal are often blamed on poorly maintained roads and vehicles.
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2022-12-13T06:42:54+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/vehicle-veers-off-mountain-road-in-nepal-kills-12/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world
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Part of being human means times of anxiety, stress and sadness from childhood to adulthood. If you or your child have trouble calming down in times of anxiety or you deal with difficulty sleeping, a unique little product called Purrble may be able to help.
Designed “for ages 3-103,” according to the box, Purrble is a cuddly, interactive gadget that looks like a typical stuffed animal but goes further in helping its users find calm. For instance, the Purrble has a heartbeat, which may start racing until you hold it to your own chest and pet it, causing the heartbeat to slow to a gentle purr and comforting you in the process. Along with its heartbeat function, the Purrble companion sighs, giggles and snores lightly when its asleep. It has seven built-in sensors that respond to touch, fidgeting and movement. The coloring on Purrbles is all a bit different, just like a real pet, thanks to a custom dyeing method.
Purrble was created after three years of research culled from the fields of social robotics, social-emotional learning and psychology. The project is a collaboration between the Committee for Children, creators of the Second Step program, The Imagine Neighborhood podcast and Sproutel, a play-focused research and development studio.
Purrble sells for $60 on Amazon and direct from the company’s website. The brand sent me one of its adorable gadgets to try for myself and review.
Purrble Reminded Me of My Late Pet
I’ve got to be honest, as an adult that doesn’t have kids, I wondered what I would get from this product — but I fell in love with it right away. I do suffer with anxiety, insomnia and have been grieving the loss a pet, all which are things Purrble claims to help with.
Purrble came with batteries already installed, so I flipped its switch and it began making cute sounds and emitting a purr-like heartbeat. The heart was beating quickly at first, but slowed down when I held Purrble to my chest, which made me feel calm as well. It eventually fell asleep with quiet snores and a heartbeat that became longer and slower.
I didn’t expect something so cute to actually make me sad, but the purring and vibrating initially made my miss my own cat that had recently passed after 11 years with me. After a few minutes of sadness, Purrble’s noises then became comforting and by the second time I picked it up, it made me relaxed and happy. While its little noises are sweet, I actually find Purrble the most calming when it’s snoring on my lap, as the vibration feels like a purring cat.
One of the most functional features is that Purrble saves battery by essentially shutting off a few minutes after it starts snoring, signaling that it’s gone to sleep, but it starts up again once you move or pet it. That means if that if you or your child falls asleep with Purrble, it will go to sleep, too — but know that it does wake up quite easily.
It’s important to note that while it was plenty loud for me, some Amazon reviewers have said it’s not loud enough for them. I could hear my Purrble without holding it up to my ears and could even hear the little snores over the television, but if you have trouble hearing, it may not be loud enough. Personally, I wouldn’t want the volume any louder, as it would make it not as relaxing and may startle you if you’re using it to fall asleep.
While it helped me feel less anxious, I could see Purrble being even more effective for a child. The price is steep compared to a plain stuffed animal, so I wouldn’t recommend it for a small child who won’t get the benefits, but the age window of 3-103 seems right. Of course, Purrble is not a “cure” for any conditions, and if you or your children have severe anxiety or other mental health issues, you’ll want to seek the guidance of a doctor.
While Purrble comes with a 90-day warranty if it does not help you or your child, some Amazon reviews say it stopped working after the warranty was up. I asked the company for a response to the negative feedback and they said they work to find customers with complaints and will often provide a replacement at no cost even if it’s past the warranty period. The brand encourages anyone with an issue to contact them directly with questions or concerns.
Other Interactive Stuffed Companions
Purrble is essentially a lower-priced version of the interactive companions created by Hasbro’s Joy for All brand, which include ones modeled after dogs and cats. Purrble costs less than half what Joy for All’s cheapest model costs.
The Joy for All cats, which come in orange tabby, silver and tuxedo options, are priced at $125 each. Meanwhile, the dogs, which come in golden puppy and brown freckled puppy options, lis for $140. Both types of companion move, emit sound and respond to touch like an actual pet. Together, they have more than 10,000 five-star reviews at Amazon, with customers saying they seem like real pets, make a great gift and work well especially in settings like nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Do you know anyone who could benefit from a companion gadget like these?
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2022-10-25T15:03:36+00:00
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fox17online.com
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https://www.fox17online.com/purrble-review-soothing-toy-made-me-emotional
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Bendu‘s time in his new home may have been short, but it sure was sweet. The former stray had cancer and died after 5 months, leaving behind lots of happy memories and a grateful family.
Stina Sieg of Colorado Public Radio has the story.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2023-07-12T20:05:33+00:00
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kclu.org
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https://www.kclu.org/2023-07-12/farewell-to-bendu-the-dog-who-after-a-cancer-diagnosis-found-his-forever-home
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It's crunch time in the high-stakes labor negotiation between Western New York's largest health system and the unions representing about two-thirds of its employees.
A second month-long contract extension between Kaleida Health and the unions will expire Sunday, and the two sides decided not to extend the contract a third time.
But starting Monday, Kaleida and the Communications Workers of America Local 1168 and 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East will meet five days a week in Buffalo, at the point of negotiations where bargaining will start early and end late as they swap counter proposals on economic items such as wages.
"Everybody's definitely putting a full-court press on to get this done," said James Scordato, 1199SEIU's vice president of the Western New York hospital division.
CWA Local 1168 President Cori Gambini said there's a lot of bargaining left to do, tackling difficult economic items such as wages, paid time off, medical insurance, pension and staffing ratios for certain departments and units that weren't covered by the state-mandated clinical staffing committees.
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The two sides have been negotiating since early March on a new labor agreement that would cover about 6,300 workers. The current contract was set to expire May 31 before it was extended first to June 30 and then to the end of July.
While there's more to do, the unions are not planning for a strike or a strike vote, said CWA Area Director Debbie Hayes, who called a strike an "absolute last resort." Such a labor action would require a strike vote and a 10-day notice of intent to strike to be provided to Kaleida, so the provider could initiate a plan to ensure patient care or transfers.
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"At this point in time, we are totally focused on getting to the table and getting the best possible contract we can," Hayes said. "If talks fall apart at some point, then all options are open to us. But right now, our complete commitment is being in the room."
Boyd, 50, has been Kaleida's presumed CEO-in-waiting, groomed by 25 years of experience with the health system, each post preparing him for his next assignment.
Fresh in their minds, and Kaleida's, is the nearly six-week strike that hit Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo in the fall – a dispute that ended with Catholic Health System and the CWA agreeing to a market-leading agreement that set specific staffing ratios.
In a statement Friday, Kaleida Chief Administrative Officer Mike Hughes said the health system is committed to addressing staffing and wages in the contract. If a strike were to occur, Hughes estimated replacement staff would cost Kaleida $23 million a week.
"Our goal is to get back to the market lead and be the employer of choice," Hughes said.
"That means getting us up to the recently signed Catholic Health System labor contract. That is the standard right now. It's as simple as that," Hughes said. "But the cost of doing that will be at least twice of what we spent for the contract in 2019. Considering our current financial condition and the enormous economic challenges in front of us, that's not insignificant."
Boyd, 50, has been Kaleida's presumed CEO-in-waiting, groomed by 25 years of experience with the health system, each post preparing him for his next assignment.
In an interview this week, new Kaleida CEO Don Boyd said that soft patient volume and significant spending on temporary travel workers has further dented Kaleida's financial position this year, with the health system losing about $10 million a month in 2022 before logging some improvement in June. After factoring in federal relief last year, Kaleida ended 2021 with a $26 million loss on just shy of $2 billion in revenue.
Hayes, Gambini and Scordato said Friday that they're in lockstep with Kaleida in calling for more funding from New York state for Western New York's hospitals – one of the most challenging regions in the state for hospitals to break even.
Jon Harris can be reached at 716-849-3482 or jharris@buffnews.com. Follow him on Twitter at @ByJonHarris.
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2022-07-29T22:17:09+00:00
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buffalonews.com
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https://buffalonews.com/business/local/kaleida-unions-putting-a-full-court-press-on-to-reach-contract-for-6-300-workers/article_1dfa9268-0f6c-11ed-83ee-173bb3055fc5.html
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An auction house appointed to sell hundreds of "non-essential" properties owned by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe as it raises money to pay a portion of the proposed $121.5 million settlement with people who said they were sexually assaulted by Catholic priests plans to hold a final online auction in August.
Details of the properties being sold will be posted Sunday, several weeks before bidding opens, in hopes of giving potential bidders time to conduct research on the parcels. The properties will be transferred by quit claim deed only, SVN Auction Services national director Louis Fisher said last week.
Fisher said the firm was appointed in March 2021 to sell about 730 properties and has held two auctions since then.
The first offering included 140 properties in three counties, Fisher said. The second phase included 440 properties in 16 counties.
The final auction will include 44 properties in Colfax, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Taos, Torrance, Union and Valencia counties, Fisher said. All but one of the properties on the block in the upcoming auction are unimproved lots.
The one exception is the former Maxwell Mission in Colfax County.
"We're selling that as an old church with five lots," Fisher said.
Pricing on the properties varies but will start as low as $500 on some parcels.
Fisher said the first two auctions raised a combined total of about $3 million. He expects this final auction to raise somewhere between $500,000 to $1 million.
The settlement — which still must be be finalized — is part of a yearslong bankruptcy process the archdiocese began in 2018 in response to a flood of claims from hundreds of New Mexicans who said they were sexually assaulted by priests.
In a letter issued in June, the archdiocese asked its churches to contribute a combined $12 million to help bridge the gap between what insurers will pay and the $75 million the archdiocese is responsible for covering.
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2022-07-26T05:35:46+00:00
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santafenewmexican.com
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https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/final-batch-of-archdiocese-properties-to-be-auctioned-to-raise-funds-for-clergy-sex-abuse/article_96cc92ec-094d-11ed-89f3-03a0e745d0ff.html
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COLUMBIA, Md., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anchor Technologies announces today its collaboration with the State of Maryland to provide cybersecurity for small business. As part of the Small Business Cybersecurity Resilience in Maryland (SCRIM) program, Anchor will assist small businesses in Maryland with targeted cybersecurity services using their platform for cyber risk management, myCYPR.
The SCRIM program was created with Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program funds from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Under the oversight of the Maryland Department of Commerce, the program includes employee training and direct services for small businesses to help them mitigate future cyber-attacks. Small retail, restaurants, finance, healthcare, or manufacturing businesses are eligible participants.
Anchor Technologies will deploy myCYPR to assess and remediate cyber risk for participating organizations. Using comprehensive assessment methodologies, myCYPR will facilitate security scans of participants' existing cybersecurity systems.
"With our extensive experience collaborating with small businesses, we're looking forward to bringing myCYPR to Maryland's small business community as a cost and time effective cyber risk assessment solution" said Peter Dietrich, President & CEO, Anchor Technologies. "We understand the barriers small businesses face when it comes to cybersecurity, and we're excited to offer an accessible option that still delivers detailed insight unmatched in the industry today."
myCYPR offers organizations a unified solution with multiple risk assessments, intelligence, and reporting in one user-friendly platform. Versatile risk assessment tiers enable organizations to choose assessments that effectively capture the risks associated with their operations and vendors, making it an effective tool for organizations of any size. With the freedom to choose different levels of assessment for different vendors or for themselves, businesses can align risk identification needs and resources without sacrificing security.
Additional myCYPR service benefits include:
- Cyber risk ratings
- OSINT & Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) risk assessments
- Compliance and framework mapping
- Remediation instruction & tracking
- Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)
About Anchor Technologies
Since 2002, Anchor Technologies has offered cybersecurity consulting to organizations through advisory, assessment, breach prevention, and risk planning services. As a technology-enabled service provider, Anchor provides a wide range of security services across industries, including assessments, penetration testing, solution architecture, integration, investigation, and response. They also offer the myCYPR risk management platform for third-party cyber risk management. Anchor's commitment to excellence and security has led to rapid growth and industry recognition. For more information, visit www.anchortechnologies.com and www.mycypr.com.
CONTACT: Meagan Huebner, mhuebner@anchortechnologies.com, 443-626-4454
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2023-07-06T15:03:34+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2023/07/06/anchor-technologies-announces-selection-mycypr-by-state-maryland-provide-cybersecurity-small-business/
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Novavax on Wednesday received Food and Drug Administration authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Yet unlike the bivalent mRNA vaccines currently on the market, Novavax’s booster only targets the original strain of the virus, rather than the original strain and the omicron BA.4/BA.5 subvariants.
The company is studying an omicron-specific vaccine, but executives have said they think the current vaccine provides durable protection across different variants of the virus.
Last week, the company said its clinical trial showed a single booster dose given eight to 11 months after a Novavax primary series resulted in increased antibodies against omicron BA.1, BA.2 and the dominant BA.5 subvariant.
The booster was authorized for adults ages 18 and older who can’t take an mRNA vaccine or don’t have access to one, as well as for adults who would otherwise not receive a booster, the company said.
The booster dose is meant to be given at least six months after completion of primary vaccination with any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.
Previously, the Novavax vaccine was used only as a two-dose primary series, given three weeks apart. The new authorization could help increase lagging booster numbers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 33 percent of the population has received a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
“The U.S. now has access to the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted, the first protein-based option, as a booster,” Stanley C. Erck, Novavax president and CEO, said in a statement. “According to CDC data, almost 50 percent of adults who received their primary series have yet to receive their first booster dose. Offering another vaccine choice may help increase COVID-19 booster vaccination rates for these adults.”
Unlike Pfizer and Moderna, Novavax relies on more traditional vaccine technology, similar to those used to protect against flu and for routine childhood immunizations against whooping cough and meningitis.
The two-dose vaccine can be stored at normal refrigerator temperatures, making it easier to ship and use.
While Novavax missed out on the initial wave of COVID-19 vaccinations, company executives said they were always banking on using it as a booster shot.
Once the CDC also signs off, vaccination can begin.
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2022-10-19T17:45:03+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/hill-politics/fda-authorizes-novavax-covid-19-vaccine-for-first-booster-dose/
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Seasoned Executive Brings Expertise with High-Growth Companies as Pharma Programmatic Advertising Spending Dramatically Increases
NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DeepIntent, the leading healthcare advertising technology company built to influence better patient health and business outcomes, today announced the appointment of Amit Chaturvedi as its first Chief Operating Officer.
Chaturvedi joins DeepIntent with more than two decades of operating experience in advertising technology startups and global media companies. In his last role as Executive Vice President of Revenue Operations & Product at WarnerMedia, Chaturvedi led the company's linear and digital revenue operations functions and was accountable for unifying cross-platform revenue offerings and strategy with a particular emphasis on advanced digital solutions, including CTV and audience solutions. During his tenure, revenues grew over 10x with total revenue under management exceeding $5 billion annually. Chaturvedi also previously served as COO of Taykey, a Sequoia and Softbank-backed startup that was acquired by global connected TV (CTV) leader Innovid in 2017, with prior experiences including leadership roles at aQuantive (acquired by Microsoft), IAC/InterActiveCorp, and QualityHealth (acquired by Sharecare).
As DeepIntent's first Chief Operating Officer, Chaturvedi will be responsible for the overall business operations of DeepIntent and report directly to the company's founder and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Paquette. Chaturvedi's primary focus will be further integrating and scaling DeepIntent's sales, campaign management, client success & business development teams as the company executes on its plan to further define itself as the leading platform for digital advertising in healthcare.
"Amit's hands-on operating experience and proven track record with scaling similar-sized companies will be foundational to the next chapter of DeepIntent's growth," DeepIntent founder and CEO Chris Paquette said. "Amit is uniquely qualified to strengthen our core business operations while further evolving it into a world-class, high-performance team capable of unlocking even more value for our clients."
Earlier this year, DeepIntent announced a range of new hires and promotions to solidify its position as the leading omnichannel platform for healthcare marketing, including high-growth channels such as CTV, where platform ad spend increased by more than 25x in 2021.
"The pharma industry is at a crossroads. Healthcare marketers have long recognized the value of advertising, but most brands have historically prioritized linear television. That dynamic is changing as media consumption evolves. With the right people, unique technology, and a clear vision for the future, DeepIntent will continue to lead the shift toward programmatic in pharma," Chaturvedi said.
Chaturvedi is a graduate of New York University with business management certificates from Harvard Business School, the MIT Sloan School of Management, and the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
To learn more about working for DeepIntent, visit deepintent.com/careers/
DeepIntent is leading the healthcare advertising industry with data-driven solutions built for the future. Built purposefully for healthcare marketers, DeepIntent's platform is proven to drive higher audience quality and script performance. It enables marketers to plan, activate, measure, and optimize their campaigns all within a single platform. Conceived by former Memorial Sloan Kettering data scientists, DeepIntent empowers nine of the top ten pharmaceutical companies and the leading healthcare advertising agencies to improve patient outcomes through the artful use of advertising, data science, and real-world health data. For more information, visit DeepIntent.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
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2022-08-08T12:48:02+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/08/08/deepintent-names-amit-chaturvedi-chief-operating-officer/
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(The Conversation) – When the Columbine High School massacre took place in 1999 it was seen as a watershed moment in the United States – the worst mass shooting at a school in the country’s history.
Now, it ranks fourth. The three school shootings to surpass its death toll of 13 – 12 students, one teacher – have all taken place within the last decade: 2012’s Sandy Hook Elementary attack, in which a gunman killed 26 children and school staff; the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which claimed the lives of 17 people; and now the Robb Elementary School assault in Uvalde, Texas, where on May 24, 2022, at least 19 children and two adults were murdered.
We are criminologists who study the life histories of public mass shooters in the U.S. As part of that research, we built a comprehensive database of mass public shootings using public data, with the shooters coded on over 200 different variables, including location and racial profile. For the purposes of our database, mass public shootings are defined as incidents in which four or more victims are murdered with at least one of those homicides taking place in a public location and with no connection to underlying criminal activity, such as gangs or drugs.
Our database shows that since 1966, when our database timeline begins, there have been 13 such shootings at schools across the U.S – the first in Stockton, California, in 1989.
Four of those shootings – including the one at Robb Elementary School – involved a killing at another location, always a family member at a residence. There have been reports the most recent perpetrator shot his grandmother prior to going to the school in Uvalde, although that has yet to be officially confirmed.
The majority of mass school shootings were carried out by a lone gunman, with just two – Columbine and the 1988 shooting at Westside School in Jonesboro, Arkansas – carried out by two gunmen. In all, some 146 people were killed in the attacks and at least 182 victims injured.
The choice of “gunmen” to describe the perpetrators is accurate – all of the mass school shootings in our database were carried out by men or boys. And the average age of those involved in carrying out the attacks was 18.
This fits with the picture that has emerged of the shooter in the Robb Elementary School attack. He turned 18 just days ago and purchased two military-style weapons thought to be the ones used in the attack.
Police have yet to release key information on the shooter, including what motivated him to kill the children and adults at Robb Elementary School. The picture of the shooter that has emerged conforms to the profile we have built up from past perpetrators in some ways, but diverges in others.
We know that most school shooters have a connection to the school they target. Twelve of the 14 school shooters in our database prior to the most recent attack in Texas were either current or former students of the school. Any prior connection between the latest shooter and Robb Elementary School has not been released to the public.
Our research and dozens of interviews with incarcerated perpetrators of mass shootings suggests that for most perpetrators, the mass shooting event is intended to be a final act. The majority of school mass shooters die in the attack. Of the 15 mass school shooters in our database, just seven were apprehended. The rest died on the scene, nearly all by suicide – the lone exception being the Robb Elementary shooter, who was shot dead by police.
And school shooters tend to preempt their attacks by leaving posts, messages or videos warning of their intent.
Inspired by past school shooters, some perpetrators are seeking fame and notoriety. However, most school shooters are motivated by a generalized anger. Their path to violence involves self-hate and despair turned outward at the world, and our research finds they often communicate their intent to do harm in advance as a final, desperate cry for help. The key to stopping these tragedies is for society to be alert to these warning signs and act on them immediately.
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2022-05-25T18:51:58+00:00
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wate.com
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https://www.wate.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/what-we-know-about-mass-school-shootings-in-the-us-and-the-gunmen-who-carry-them-out/
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NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against International Game Technology PLC ("IGT" or the "Company") (NYSE: IGT) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and docketed under 22-cv-06094, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired IGT securities between March 16, 2018 and August 29, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired IGT securities during the Class Period, you have until December 13, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
IGT describes itself as "a global leader in gaming that delivers entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from gaming machines and lotteries to sports betting and digital."
In June 2017, IGT completed the sale of DoubleDown Interactive LLC ("DDI"), the operator of an online casino called DoubleDown Casino, to DoubleU Diamond LLC ("DoubleU").
The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) IGT overstated its compliance with gaming and lottery laws and applicable regulations; (ii) IGT and/or one or more of its current and/or former subsidiaries engaged in illegal gambling operations; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected the Company and/or its current and/or former subsidiaries to a heightened risk of litigation and significant related costs; (iv) the Company downplayed the full scope and severity of its financial exposure to, and/or liabilities in connection with, the Benson Action (defined below); and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On April 9, 2018, a putative class action was filed in federal court against DDI and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company called International Game Technology ("IGT Subsidiary"), styled Benson v. Double Down Interactive, LLC et al., No. 2:18-cv-00525 (W.D. Wash.) (the "Benson Action"). The Benson Action alleges, among other things, that IGT Subsidiary and DDI illegally profited from tens of thousands of consumers in violation of Washington law in connection with their operation of DoubleDown Casino.
On May 10, 2018, DDI and DoubleU sent a claim notice (the "DDI Claim Notice") to IGT Subsidiary seeking indemnification and reimbursement of defense costs for all claims against DoubleU and its affiliates in the Benson Action pursuant to the terms of certain agreements with DoubleU.
On August 29, 2022, IGT and DDI issued a joint press release "announc[ing] an agreement in principle to settle the Benson v. DoubleDown Interactive LLC, et. al. lawsuit and associated proceedings (the 'Benson Matters')." The press release stated that, pursuant to the settlement, "[a] total of $415 million will be paid into a settlement fund of which IGT's subsidiaries will contribute $269.75 million" and that "[a]s a result of the settlement agreement, IGT will accrue a $119.75 million non-operating expense in the third quarter related to the incremental loss associated with the Benson Matters and related claims between IGT and DoubleDown and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates ($150 million was accrued in the second quarter)."
On this news, IGT's ordinary share price fell $0.46 per share, or 2.45%, to close at $18.28 per share on August 30, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
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Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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2022-12-05T08:46:44+00:00
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newschannel10.com
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CORK, Ireland, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) announces the following webcast:
What: Johnson Controls Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 Earnings Conference Call
When: Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. ET
How: The conference call for investors can be accessed in the following ways:
- Live via webcast at http://investors.johnsoncontrols.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations Note: A slide presentation will be available that morning for downloading.
- Live via telephone (for "listen-only" participants and those who would like to ask a question) – by dialing 888-324-9610 (in the United States) or 630-395-0255 (outside the United States), passcode "Johnson Controls."
Replay: The replay can be accessed in the following ways:
- Replay via webcast - if you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived at http://investors.johnsoncontrols.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations.
- Replay via telephone – by dialing 888-566-0452 (in the United States) or 203-369-3048 (outside the United States), passcode 6356, from 10:30 a.m. (ET) on November 3, 2022, until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on November 10, 2022.
About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.
Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.
Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.
Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.
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2022-10-19T02:45:52+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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Get information, stories and more at The Pet Shop blog at www.greensboro.com/blogs. Send events to people@greensboro.com.
May Pet Adoption Special: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through May 21, Burlington Animal Services, 221 Stone Quarry Road, Burlington. Adopt any dog or cat for $20. Adoption fees include spay/neuter and vaccinations. www.BurlingtonNC.gov/pets.
Wellness Clinic: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. second Saturday, RCSPCA Building, 300 W. Bailey St., Asheboro. Wellness checkups, skin and ear checks, heartworm tests, pet weighing, microchips, vaccines, preventative medicine. 704-288-8620 or info@cvpet.com.
Megan Blake Dog Training Classes: 4:30 p.m. Sundays, LeBauer Park, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Ask questions, learn new dog behaviors. Registration recommended. www.greensborodowntownparks.org/post/group-dog-training.
Adoption Fair: noon-3 p.m. Saturdays, PetSmart, 2641 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. With Triad Independent Cat Rescue. Visit www.triadcat.org or email meowmire.yahoo.com.
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Low-cost Rabies Clinic: noon-2 p.m. third Saturday, SPCA of the Triad, 3163 Hines Chapel Road, Greensboro. www.triadspca.org.
Virtual Adoption Fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. third Saturday. With Tailless Cat Rescue, SPCA of the Triad, Helping Hands 4 Paws and other local cat adoption groups. www.facebook.com/pg/taillesscatrescue/community.
Adoption Fair: noon-3 p.m. Saturdays, PetSmart, 1206 Bridford Parkway, Greensboro. With Juliet’s House Animal Rescue. julietshouse1@gmail.com.
Cat Adoptions: Sheets Pet Clinic, 809 Chimney Rock Court, Greensboro. $100 for one cat, 6 months or older; $150 for two adopted together to the same home, 6 months or older. $125 for each kitten, $200 for two kittens adopted at the same time. Fees includes spay/neuter, microchipping, testing for feline leukemia and/or feline immunodeficiency virus, current and age-appropriate vaccinations, FeLV vaccinations for kittens, flea treatment, and deworming. All adoptees receive an “exit exam” from a veterinarian before going home. Every cat or kitten adopted from Sheets Pet Clinic receives half-price vaccinations for the rest of its life, if brought in for yearly wellness exams. Every cat receives one-month free pet insurance. Also, adoption fairs, 1-3 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. petadoptions@sheetspetclinic.com or www.sheetspetclinic.com.
SPCA of the Triad: Open for adoptions from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, 3163 Hines Chapel Road, Greensboro. Submit an adoption application and wait for approval email. www.triadspca.org, www.facebook.com/TriadSPCA, www.instagram.com/spca_of_the_triad/. Funds are needed for SPCA’s new 9,000 square foot, $3 million facility which will hold more than twice as many homeless pets than the current shelter.
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2022-05-08T04:44:43+00:00
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greensboro.com
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https://greensboro.com/blogs/the_pet_shop/pet-shop-calendar-of-events/article_690f45c0-cbc2-11ec-9294-13167a9779ff.html
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Tupperware Brands Corporation ("Tupperware") (NYSE: TUP) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between November 3, 2021 and May 3, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Tupperware, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Tupperware includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full-year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: August 15, 2022
Aggrieved Tupperware investors only have until August 15, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
39 East Broadway
Suite 304
New York, NY 10002
Tel. 212.425.1140
E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com
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2022-07-18T11:24:36+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/07/18/class-action-alert-law-offices-vincent-wong-remind-tupperware-investors-lead-plaintiff-deadline-august-15-2022/
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Fisher, James, 68. Broken Arrow, Carpenter and Navy Veteran. Died Friday, March 24. A celebration of life will be held at Floral Haven Funeral Home on Thursday, at 12:30 pm, to honor James' life.. Floral Haven
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2023-04-04T05:52:16+00:00
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tulsaworld.com
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https://tulsaworld.com/obituaries/deathnotices/fisher-james-68-broken-arrow/article_94ab43b7-9399-52d0-8a49-8cac636a1d1b.html
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CLEVELAND, Ohio— An actress who worked on an Academy-Award nominated film and her boyfriend have filed lawsuits in Cleveland courts that accuse the actress’ parents of fraud and theft.
Soma Chhaya Bhatia and her boyfriend, Antoine Martel, accused Bhatia’s parents of carrying out a wide range of schemes in Cuyahoga County because they disapproved of their daughter’s boyfriend and are jealous of her success.
“This case is about bad-faith actions perpetrated by [Bhatia’s mother] in order to steal, manipulate and psychologically and destroy her daughter while seeking to cause her financial ruin,” Bhatia’s attorney, Brian Green, wrote in one of the lawsuits.
Bhatia, 24, is known for her roles on the TV show “Degrassi: Next Class” and “The Breadwinner,” a 2017 movie that was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. She also is a singer who goes by Baby Brat.
Bhatia filed her lawsuit in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, while Martel filed his in federal court in Cleveland. Both own separate real estate companies that have more than a dozen properties in Cleveland and elsewhere, according to court documents.
cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer reached out to Hunter Cavell, the attorney for Bhatia’s parents, Rajeev and Sapna Bhatia, both of Toronto. Rajeev Bhatia is a certified public accountant licensed in California, according to state records.
Soma Bhatia and her parents had a falling out in recent years because she believed her parents tried to control her “physically, mentally, emotionally and financially,” the lawsuits said.
She and Martel accused her parents of carrying out several real-estate frauds through the filing of paperwork with secretaries of states, forging their daughter’s signature and, in a bizarre allegation, enlisting the help of a New Jersey tax investigator to harass the couple.
After her separation from her parents, she moved to Florida and started her own real estate company and bought several homes, including eight in Cuyahoga County.
“Soma’s continued path to success in her craft as an actor, singer and producer, along with her business savvy, enraged Defendant who became desperate to again control Soma,” the lawsuit filed in Common Pleas Court said.
Her mother, Sapna Bhatia, hired an attorney, who is not named in the lawsuit, to prepare and file a fraudulent warranty deed and false affidavit to transfer the properties from her daughter’s company to her, the lawsuit said.
Sapna Bhatia also filed a false affidavit, saying she is part of her daughter’s company, then dissolved the company, according to the lawsuit.
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Brian Mooney on Feb. 13 granted a temporary injunction that barred Sapna Bhatia from continuing the practice and from filing anymore paperwork over the disputed properties and businesses.
Martel’s lawsuit, filed by attorney Andrew Yarger, said his girlfriend’s parents tried similar schemes against him, his companies and his father. They own 16 rental properties in Cuyahoga County.
Sapna and Rajeev Bhatia’s conduct is “motivated primarily by malice due to their jealousy of their daughter and hatred of the Martel family and secondarily a desire to enrich themselves at [Martel’s] expense,” the lawsuit said.
The older Bhatias filed fake corporate registration forms with different secretaries of states that changed the address of Martel’s companies to their own, the lawsuit said. They then executed quit-claim deeds transferring properties Martel owns to themselves, the lawsuit said. Because they changed the addresses, Martel was never notified.
Another portion of the lawsuit said the Bhatias contacted someone they know who works as an investigator for the New Jersey Department of Taxation. Even though Martel’s company has no business in the state, he received a letter from the investigator that said the Martels failed to pay taxes.
Contacted twice by Yarger, the investigator “became irate,” shouted at the attorney and hung up, the lawsuit said. The document said attorneys are still trying to understand how the New Jersey investigator became involved in the incident.
“It’s a huge red flag for us,” Yarger said. “It’s a bizarre situation.”
cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer also reached out to New Jersey Department of Taxation officials for comment.
Sapna and Rajeev Bhatia also sent “childish” letters to Martel’s family members that said Martel was stealing from them. The letters are meant to “cause fights and mistrust” among family members, the lawsuit said.
The Bhatias also are accused of posting lies about Martel online. They created social media accounts with a photo and name of a former employee of Martel’s and made “defamatory” statements, according to the lawsuit.
Yarger said other lawsuits elsewhere are pending. Referrals have been made for a referral to the fraud section of the California Secretary of State. He said a complaint has also been made against Rajeev Bhatia’s accountant’s license.
Yarger also said it appears Rajeev and Sapna Bhatia have also filed false paperwork with the IRS.
“As every day goes by, we keep finding more and more stuff,” Yarger said.
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2023-02-24T17:44:31+00:00
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cleveland.com
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https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2023/02/actress-accuses-parents-in-cleveland-lawsuits-of-stealing-from-her-boyfriend-because-theyre-jealous-of-her-success.html
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STOCKHOLM, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that it has received clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CFIUS) to complete its acquisition of Vonage Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: VG) ("Vonage"). This represents the final requisite approval to complete the deal. The parties now expect the Merger to close no later than July 21, 2022, as provided for in the Merger Agreement.
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2022-07-15T06:43:46+00:00
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wbrc.com
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Modern cars are marvelous, except when they need fixing — in which case the bill for even a seemingly minor dent can easily reach four or even five figures. Consumers and fleet owners are being stuck with huge repair bills while auto insurers are hiking premiums. Regrettably, this type of inflation could prove very sticky.
There isn’t a simple explanation for why car insurance prices have suddenly gone through the roof: Soaring used car values, an uptick in dangerous driving, rising theft, spare part and technician shortages have all contributed to insurers’ burgeoning losses. Another less-explored issue is the increasing complexity of fixing vehicles; and, unlike some of those other factors, that won’t change once supply chains and labor markets revert to normal.
New models — whether powered by combustion engines or electric batteries — have essentially become very expensive computers on wheels, sometimes containing as many as 3,000 semiconductors. This is wonderful from a safety and driving performance perspective, but replacement parts cost more and modern vehicles take longer to fix.
“If you think about the number of sensors, cameras and the technology embedded in vehicles today, that is driving a significant increase in the underlying cost of repair,” Leah Stearns, the chief financial officer of salvage auction company Copart Inc., told investors earlier this month. “So if you do get in an accident, a lower level of damage actually could effectively result in the car being totaled.”
In the UK, the cost of vehicle repairs paid for by insurers jumped by one third in the first quarter; Direct Line Insurance Group Plc warned last month that adverse damage claims would continue to pressure earnings this year. No wonder UK car insurance costs jumped by a staggering 43% year-on-year in May, according to official inflation data published this week.
In the US, car repair prices are increasing at a 20% annual rate, or around five times the overall rate of inflation. One of the better performing auto insurers, Progressive Corp., last month blamed higher than anticipated costs to fix cars for a deterioration in its underwriting performance, adding it would be “aggressive” in raising customer premiums.
The average number of parts replaced per insurance claim has climbed to 13 from around 10 since 2017, while the average total cost of of collision repairs has jumped 45% to $4,200 during the same period, according to a report by auto repair and insurance software company CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. Meanwhile, the average length of repairs has swelled to 16 days from 10 since 2019. The longer a vehicle is in the repair shop, the more an insurer must pay for a courtesy car.
These days, even humdrum parts like mirrors and fenders contain complex sensors. A replacement windshield that once might have cost as little as $300 will now set you back more than $1000 if it has technical features such as a head-up display. A replacement headlamp can cost as much as 8% of the value of the entire car.
“The more technology you add to avoid or reduce the severity of an accident, the more expensive components there are in peripheral areas of the vehicle,” Adrian Watson, head of engineering at Thatcham Research, told me. “Getting the balance right is hard.” (Thatcham was established by the insurance industry to safely reduce the cost of claims.)
Auto electronics may also require diagnostic scans and recalibration following a crash, adding several hundred dollars to repair bills. “It’s not just inflation, it’s really the average repair today has more labor hours on it and likely more calibration on it than an average repair did even two years ago,” Tim O’Day, the chief executive officer of Canadian collision repair chain Boyd Group Services Inc., told investors last month.
Tech-enabled functions like automatic emergency braking and reverse parking cameras can help drivers avoid minor scrapes. Yet a hailstorm, theft or collision might still result in the vehicle being damaged.
If that happens, repair costs can be enormous, particularly if the automaker is inexperienced and has made suboptimal design choices. Consider the bill one customer received for repairing a Rivian Automotive Inc. pickup truck after it was involved in a low speed rear-end collision in February. Originally estimated at $1600, the final cost came to an eye-watering $42,000, which isn’t far off the price of the average new car.
I’m no opponent of electric vehicles, but they can be up to 50% more expensive to repair than a combustion engine equivalent. Not only are EVs generally more expensive to purchase in the first place, the battery accounts for a large chunk of that value. “Even a small accident could be costly if the battery is involved,” State Farm, the US’s biggest car insurer, warns clients on its website, noting that a replacement battery might cost $15,000 not including labor. On average, insurers charge 12% more to insure an EV, but Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Kevin Ryan says premiums may still not be high enough given the additional risk.
To offset the battery weight, EV bodies also use more expensive, lightweight materials. And, depending on the model, the battery may be integral to the vehicle structure, making it harder to replace. “Batteries are in effect the costliest spare part in the history of motoring, yet their repairability isn’t always given enough consideration when EVs are being designed,” says Thatcham’s Watson.
Many repair shops aren’t yet accustomed to fixing EVs and rigorous inspection is required if damage is suspected, which isn’t easy. A recent Reuters investigation found that even lightly damaged EVs are often being written off. Tesla Inc. resorted to launching its own insurance arm in 2019 so customers can avoid the high premiums its customers are often quoted by third-party insurers.
My two cents: Automakers need to focus on building cars that are not only clean and safe, but also don’t cost a fortune to fix when something goes wrong. Even “small changes in design of the bumper” can have an “enormous” impact on the repair cost, Elon Musk told Tesla investors in January. I’m also in favor of drivers being allowed to use cheaper, third-party spare parts, something car manufacturers have long resisted, purportedly on safety grounds. Happily there are moves afoot on both sides of the Atlantic to allow that.
It will be a long time before we’re all whizzing around in driverless cars that never crash. In the meantime, vehicle owners should brace for their car insurance premiums and repair bills to remain high.
More From Bloomberg Opinion:
• Car Insurance is the Next Inflation Victim: Chris Bryant
• How to Stop Your EV Batteries Ending Up in Landfill: David Fickling
• EV Battery Recycling Has Boomed Too Soon: Adam Minter
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Chris Bryant is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering industrial companies in Europe. Previously, he was a reporter for the Financial Times.
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2023-06-23T04:54:12+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/23/sticky-inflation-repairing-modern-cars-and-evs-is-increasingly-expensive/a5c68036-117c-11ee-8d22-5f65b2e2f6ad_story.html
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Investors and Partners include Makers Fund, Behold Ventures and Dreamhaven
UMEÅ, Sweden, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans from EA DICE and Embark Studios, including former Star Wars Battlefront creative director Dennis Brännvall, together with production director Adam Clark, technical director Manne Ederyd, and studio director Fia Tjernberg, today announced Wayfinder Games, an independent game development studio based in Umeå, Sweden.
On a mission to create original roleplaying games for players around the world, Wayfinder's founders have proven experience in Creative Direction, Engineering Architecture, Production, Marketing, and People Operations. The development team is drawing on decades of experience working on top-grossing titles across consoles and PCs including Star Wars Battlefront, Battlefield, Angry Birds 2, Star Stable, Anarchy Online and Minecraft.
"Our team members have created some amazing games over the past decade and we're thrilled to assemble such a highly experienced and talented team," said Fia Tjernberg, CEO. "We're on a mission to make Wayfinder Games a wonderful, values-driven place to work and together with our devoted partners, we're committed to keep evolving how we collaborate in a fully remote environment."
Wayfinder Games has grown to 18 seasoned developers, and plans to continue hiring in 2023. With permanent remote-work options, flat salary increases without performance reviews, and unscheduled afternoons for focus time and flexibility, they are recognizing that the games industry is taking a few giant leaps forward towards a more sustainable future. Wayfinder Games will always strive to be on the forefront of a more healthy industry.
"As a studio we want to lead with our love for role-playing games and the joy of sharing that love with your own gaming communities," said Dennis Brännvall, game director. "We're combining ideas from the entire spectrum of the genre, whether it's childhood friends that fondly recall their tabletop campaign stories, or the group euphoria that comes from defeating that raid boss for the first time in your favorite MMO. We hope to build games that support the creation of these joint stories."
"Wayfinder Games is a shining example of what a modern, innovative developer can be," said Archie Stonehill, Principal, Makers Fund. "Dennis, Fia, Adam, and Manne founded Wayfinder not only as supremely talented and accomplished game developers, but also as close friends and colleagues who loved working together, and they have made that culture of collaboration and creativity the heart of Wayfinder Games. We believe the talent they have attracted is a testament to this culture and we at Makers are excited, and thankful, to be part of it."
"We're rallying around role-playing games and this experience of adventuring together," added Tjernberg. "By leading with caring, honest, brave, and humble behaviors, we believe our team is well equipped to explore new ideas and unlock our full creative potential within this genre."
Wayfinder Games is accepting letters from applicants and will open roles for hire. To learn more about the Wayfinder Games culture and mission, visit wayfindergames.com, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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2023-02-02T08:16:57+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2023/02/02/wayfinder-games-brings-industry-veterans-together-form-new-fully-remote-video-game-studio-based-sweden/
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Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are responding to concerning levels of a likely carcinogen being released into the air by Denka Performance Elastomer LLC.
In February the DOJ filed a complaint alleging, under Section 303 of the Clean Air Act, that the company's Louisiana plant is an "imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and welfare due to the cancer risks" that come from Denka Performance Elastomer’s chloroprene emissions.
On Monday the DOJ filed a motion on behalf of the EPA requesting an injunction under the Clean Air Act that would require Denka to implement "significant pollution controls to reduce chloroprene emissions."
The EPA agrees that the chemical is a likely carcinogen.
EPA Administrator Michel S. Regan said Monday, “All communities deserve to breathe fresh, clean air, it is one of EPA’s top priorities as we work to protect human health and the environment.”
Thousands of residents in southeastern Louisiana could be facing danger living near the chemical plant, officials said.
The DOJ says the company, which manufactures the flexible material neoprene, found in products like wet suits, orthopedic braces and beverage cozies, is emitting dangerous levels of the raw material chloroprene used in the manufacturing process. DuPont Specialty Products USA LLC is also named in a court complaint.
Dr. Earthea Nance, an EPA administrator, said, “Transparent engagement with the community is a top priority because people who live near Denka deserve to understand the purpose of the motion filed today and what EPA hopes to achieve by bringing this Clean Air Act Imminent and Substantial Endangerment case.”
Officials said around 20% of the population living within a 2.5 mile radius around the chemical plant in LaPlace, Louisiana are under the age of 18.
While Denka said it had reduced emissions by 85% since taking over the plant in 2015, the EPA says the estimated risk of cancer caused by the plant's air pollution issues still remains one of the highest in the United States.
According to the EPA, a peer-reviewed assessment of chloroprene in 2010 determined that it is a likely human carcinogen. The EPA said between 800-1,000 children in the area around the LaPlace plant are under age five, and has determined that children under 16 are particularly vulnerable to "mutagenic carcinogens like chloroprene."
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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2023-03-21T00:24:00+00:00
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kjrh.com
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https://www.kjrh.com/news/national/us-demands-chemical-plant-immediately-reduce-cancer-causing-emissions
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Sacramento assistant Jordi Fernandez is taking over for Nick Nurse as coach of the Canadian men’s basketball team that will compete at this summer’s World Cup, a person with knowledge of the decision said Tuesday.
Fernandez is also expected to remain in place should Canada qualify for the Paris Olympics in 2024, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been revealed publicly.
ESPN first reported Fernandez’s hiring, which was subsequently confirmed by The Toronto Star and Sportsnet.
Nurse had a contract to coach the Canadian team through the 2024 Olympics. He was fired as coach of the Toronto Raptors earlier this year and is now coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Canada — which could have Jamal Murray of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder headlining its roster this summer — is scheduled to play at least five exhibition games before the World Cup starts on Aug. 25.
The Canadians are in Group H of the World Cup, and will meet France, Latvia and Lebanon at Jakarta, Indonesia in the opening stage of the tournament.
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2023-06-28T23:29:01+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/jordi-fernandez-to-replace-nick-nurse-as-canada-coach-source-tells-ap/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Catalina Lauf wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Illinois' 11th Congressional District.
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2022-06-29T15:25:42+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Alert-Catalina-Lauf-wins-Republican-nomination-17273915.php
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(CNN) — With just days to go to Super Bowl LVII, it’s crunch time if you’re hosting a party this year. That means stocking up on essential game day food and drinks.
The good news is that it’s likely to cost less than it did a year ago to serve up several big ticket game-time dishes, except one important one.
While overall food price inflation is up 11.8% over last year, prices on some popular snack items are down just in time for game day, according to a new Wells Fargo Super Bowl Food Report.
But with beverages, brace for sticker shock on at least one must-have for many people – beer.
Beer prices this year have jumped 11% from a year earlier, while wine and spirits are up 4% and 2%, respectively according to the report.
Load up on wings and guac
There is some relief in the budget for food, however.
Wing fans will like this: A pound of chicken wings is down 22% from January 2022 because of more supply.
Last year at this time, the retail price for whole chicken wings was $3.38 per pound for the week of Super Bowl LVI, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s weekly retail price report.
“It came down to $2.65 per pound in early January,” said Michael Swanson, chief agricultural economist at Wells Fargo. “Chicken wings were so expensive last year that consumers were looking for alternatives to serve at the party. Poultry producers then brought in a significant increase in supply and now it’s at the highest level of supply since early 2019.”
If you’re grilling, sirloin steak prices have dropped almost $1 per pound and bacon is also cheaper than last year, said Swanson. So is shrimp, as lower demand helped push down prices by 17% to $3.78 a pound, compared to a year ago.
Go crazy with guacamole, too, because avocados are at a bargain. The average retail price for an avocado is down 20% since last year, after a significant supply glut of the buttery fruit triggered a drop in wholesale prices.
That’s a welcome reversal from 2022, when avocado prices surged in the first half of the year after a brief stoppage of avocado imports from Mexico roiled the supply chain and inflated prices.
“The dollar amount per person at this year’s Super Bowl party ultimately depends on what they drink and consume,” said Swanson.
The 57th Super Bowl will take place on February 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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2023-02-08T18:55:11+00:00
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wishtv.com
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https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/your-super-bowl-party-wont-break-the-budget-this-year-but-watch-out-for-beer/
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WASHINGTON — A handful of congressional Republicans met Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a signal of continued U.S. support even as hard-right members of the party vow to block future aid to the embattled country.
Chairman Mike McCaul and four other Republican lawmakers said they discussed at length what Ukraine’s military needs to fight off Russian aggression. Zelenskyy provided them with a list of weapons, including longer-range artillery and air-to-surface missile systems.
The meeting came one day after President Joe Biden made an unannounced trip to Kyiv to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine as the war heads into its second year.
Biden has been trying to keep the allies unified in their support for Ukraine as the war is expected to intensify with spring offensives. The biggest hurdle facing the president is House Republicans. McCaul’s visit Tuesday is the latest in a series of efforts by the Texas Republican to make the case to his party for why the U.S. should continue spending billions of dollars on the war effort.
“We have seen time and again the majority of Republicans and Democrats support our assistance to Ukraine. But the Biden administration needs to layout their long-term strategy,” McCaul said in a statement. “There are some Members who would be more supportive if they saw a long-term strategy that was based on a Ukrainian victory rather than sending just enough support to prolong the war but not win it.”
A spokesperson for McCaul noted the delegation has been focused on oversight and ensuring there are guardrails in place for any future aid to Ukraine.
A far-right faction of the Republican Party has been expressing its opposition to continued U.S. support to Ukraine since last spring. That campaign intensified this month when a group of 11 House Republicans led by Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida put forward a “Ukraine Fatigue” resolution. It stated that the U.S. “must end its military and financial aid to Ukraine” and urged the combatants to “reach a peace agreement.”
“America is in a state of managed decline, and it will exacerbate if we continue to hemorrhage taxpayer dollars toward a foreign war,” Gaetz said.
Thus far, the U.S. has provided four rounds of aid to Ukraine in response to Russia’s invasion, totaling about $113 billion, with some of the money going toward replenishment of U.S. military equipment that was sent to the front lines.
Congress approved the latest round of aid in December. While the package was designed to last through the end of the fiscal year in September, much depends upon events on the ground.
For his part, Zelenskyy has been working with both Democrats and Republicans to ensure their support once the country runs out of aid, likely to happen in late summer. “It’s really very important. We’re thankful for the U.S., for its people,” Zelenskyy said in an video posted by his office after the meeting.
In comments later on social media, Zelenskyy added, “Thank you, American congressmen, for supporting Ukraine and understanding the importance of stepping up aid to help us achieve victory over the aggressor.”
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Associated Press reporter Kevin Freking contributed to this report.
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2023-02-21T20:20:46+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/house-gop-meet-with-zelenskyy-as-far-right-oppose-future-aid/2023/02/21/ee6b13f0-b223-11ed-94a0-512954d75716_story.html
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Twins act as ‘Home Alone’ duo The Wet Bandits ahead of Christmas holiday, viral video shows
EDMOND, Okla. - Well if these aren’t the cutest lil’ Wet Bandits we’ve ever seen!
Six-year-old twins, Haven and Koti Garza, reenacted a scene from the holiday classic "Home Alone," dressing as the dynamic duo Marv and Harry, ahead of Christmas.
Their mom Adrea Garza told FOX Television Stations that she watched the movie with her daughters for the first time last Christmas and they had been wanting to recreate the "bad guys scene" ever since.
"My girls and I love Home Alone!," she shared. "Home Alone 1 and 2 are on repeat at our house throughout the year, especially at Christmas time!"
The pictures and footage were posted to social media and have since went viral, racking up nearly 140,000 likes and over 800 comments.
Meanwhile, their other social media posts have already garnered millions of views, and their TikTok account @garzacrew already has over 3.6 million followers.
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"Recreating movie scenes is one of their favorite types of content to make," Adrea continued. "They’ve re-enacted several scenes from ‘The Little Rascals,’ as well as ‘Stranger Things!’ Most recently, they are working on recreating some scenes from the Netflix show ‘Wednesday!’"
Twins dress up as 'Home Alone' characters Marv and Harry. (Credit: garzacrew, Adrea Garza)
She and her daughters, who reside in Edmond, Oklahoma, have had fun playing dress-up before.
In 2020, Haven and Koti dressed as political rivals then-President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden ahead of Election Day.
Sisters Haven and Koti Garza dressed up as this year’s presidential candidates, president Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden. (@garzacrew)
"I hunted down some boys’ suits. Found some flag pins, and knew I had to put Biden in a mask and his signature aviator sunglasses. Finally, I slicked back my brunette twin’s hair and sprayed it with white hairspray. That was her favorite part," Adrea told FOX at the time." I added the ‘spray tan’ for President Trump and combed over my blonde twin’s hair. To finish out the look, she added the signature pouty lips and thumbs up!"
RELATED: 4-year-old twin girls dress up as Trump and Biden ahead of Halloween, 2020 election
This story was reported from Los Angeles.
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2022-12-20T22:39:01+00:00
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fox6now.com
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https://www.fox6now.com/news/twins-act-as-home-alone-duo-the-wet-bandits-ahead-of-christmas-holiday-viral-video-shows
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Jade Moore scored a team-high 16 points and Emma Kate Tittle added 15 to help North Alabama beat Bellarmine 66-49 on Sunday in Louisville, Kentucky.
The game was delayed about an hour due to some last-minute court cleanup from a farmers convention that took place on the Knights’ home floor throughout the week.
It’s just the third road win of the season for the Lions (11-14, 6-8 ASUN) in 12 tries. They’re 8-5 inside the Flowers Hall building.
The win puts UNA in eighth place in the league standings. Six of the 10 spots for the conference tournament — Florida Gulf Coast, Liberty, Lipscomb, Austin Peay, Eastern Kentucky and Kennesaw State — have already been locked up.
Alexis Callins added 12 points for the Lions, while Ruth Bagolun added nine points and nine rebounds, and Skyler Gill six points, seven boards, eight steals and three blocks.
Sheniqua Coatney led the Knights (8-20, 4-11) with 22 points. She was the only Bellarmine player to score in double figures. Gracie Merkle, who came into the game third in the league in scoring with 15.7 points per game, was held to six points and four rebounds.
UNA led for 33:42 of game time with the Knights’ last lead coming with 5:55 left in the third quarter on a pair of Claire Knies free throws. The Lions, who only led by a point at the break, were up by 13 points by the end of the third and led by as many as 19 in the fourth.
UNA shot 23-of-61 (37.7%) from the floor and 10-of-32 from beyond the arc. Bellarmine was 19-of-39 (48.7%) and 0-of-4, respectively.
The Lions remain on the road for a Tuesday matchup at Central Arkansas. They’ll then host Jacksonville on Thursday, North Florida on Saturday and play at Jacksonville the following Wednesday in the regular-season finale.
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2023-02-19T23:13:21+00:00
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timesdaily.com
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https://www.timesdaily.com/sports/una-women-top-struggling-bellarmine/article_0a8c9b77-c4ad-5448-9ea4-493bcac3fd66.html
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U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested an aggravated convicted felon who was in the country illegally, authorities said.
Agents assigned to the Hebbronville Station encountered a male walking in a ranch south of Texas 359. Authorities would identify him as Osvaldo Salvador de Alba Velasquez. Agents determined that de Alba Velasquez was a migrant.
A records check revealed de Alba Velasquez had an extensive criminal history including several immigration violations, illegal selling of weapons, illegal possession of a firearm and several charges of operating a vehicle without a driver’s license.
De Alba Velasquez will be prosecuted for his immigration violations. To report suspicious activity call Border Patrol at 1-800-343-1994.
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2022-08-23T20:29:59+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/Convicted-felon-arrested-for-being-in-the-country-17392775.php
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Published: Feb. 15, 2023 at 3:30 PM CST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Company Exceeds Top End of Full-Year Outlook Grows Development Pipeline by 12% Increases Quarterly Dividend by 9% and Provides Full-Year 2023 Outlook
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022. Highlights include:
Global RevPAR grew 15% compared to fourth quarter 2021 in constant currency, a 300 basis point improvement sequentially, representing 116% of 2019 levels; full-year global RevPAR grew 20% year-over-year in constant currency.
U.S. RevPAR grew 5% compared to fourth quarter 2021, a 300 basis point improvement sequentially, representing 115% of 2019 levels; full-year U.S. RevPAR grew 12%.
System-wide rooms grew 4% year-over-year, including 1% in the U.S. and 9% internationally.
Development pipeline grew 12% year-over-year, including 170 new construction projects added for the Company's ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham brand since launch in March.
Hotel Franchising segment revenues grew 12% compared to fourth quarter 2021 and 16% for the full-year.
Diluted earnings per share of $0.63 and net income of $56 million for the quarter; full-year diluted earnings per share of $3.91 and net income of $355 million.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.72 and adjusted net income of $64 million for the quarter; full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.96 and adjusted net income of $360 million.
Adjusted EBITDA of $126 million for the quarter and $650 million for the full-year, which exceeded our full-year outlook of $636 million to $644 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities of $399 million and free cash flow of $360 million for the full-year.
Returned $561 million to shareholders for the full-year through $445 million of share repurchases and quarterly cash dividends of $0.32 per share.
Board of Directors recently authorized a 9% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.35 per share beginning with the dividend expected to be declared in first quarter 2023.
"We are incredibly proud of our team's ability to close out 2022 with RevPAR and adjusted EBITDA results that exceeded our outlook. Our development pipeline increased sequentially for the 10th consecutive quarter reflecting robust developer interest in our brands for both conversion and new construction opportunities despite the broader macro-economic climate," said Geoffrey A. Ballotti, president and chief executive officer. "Given the continued occupancy recovery across the globe and infrastructure business growth in 2023, we are enthusiastic about the opportunities that lie ahead and our ability to deliver outstanding value to our shareholders, guests, franchisees and team members."
Fourth Quarter 2022 Operating Results
Fee-related and other revenues was $310 million compared to $314 million in fourth quarter 2021, which included $38 million from the Company's select-service management business and owned hotels - both of which were exited in the first half of 2022. On a comparable basis, fee-related and other revenues increased 12% year-over-year primarily reflecting global RevPAR growth and higher license fees.
The Company generated net income of $56 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to $48 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, in fourth quarter 2021. The increase in net income was primarily due to higher adjusted EBITDA in the Company's hotel franchising segment, partially offset by the impact from the exit of the Company's select-service management business and owned hotels. Adjusted EBITDA was $126 million compared to $131 million in fourth quarter 2021, which included a $12 million contribution from the Company's select-service management business and owned hotels - both of which were exited in the first half of 2022. On a comparable basis, adjusted EBITDA increased 6% year-over-year reflecting higher fee-related and other revenues, partially offset by an unfavorable timing impact from the marketing fund and the inflationary impact on expenses, both of which were anticipated.
Full reconciliations of GAAP results to the Company's non-GAAP adjusted measures for all reported periods appear in the tables to this press release.
System Size
The Company's global system grew 4%, reflecting 1% growth in the U.S. and 9% growth internationally. As expected, these increases included strong growth in both the higher RevPAR midscale and above segments in the U.S. and the direct franchising business in China, which grew 4% and 10%, respectively, as well as 80 basis points of growth globally and 200 basis points internationally from the acquisition of the Vienna House brand in September 2022. The Company also achieved its goal of a retention rate above 95% for the full-year 2022.
RevPAR
Fourth quarter global RevPAR grew by 15% in constant currency compared to 2021 reflecting 5% growth in the U.S. and 46% internationally. Global RevPAR was 116% of 2019 levels in constant currency, with the U.S. at 115% and international at 123%. The increases compared to both 2021 and 2019 were driven primarily by stronger pricing power.
Fourth Quarter 2022 Business Segment Discussion
Hotel Franchising revenues increased 12% year-over-year to $303 million primarily due to the global RevPAR increase and higher license fees. Hotel Franchising adjusted EBITDA of $138 million increased 8% reflecting the growth in revenues, partially offset by the expected unfavorable timing impact from the marketing fund, excluding which Hotel Franchising adjusted EBITDA would have increased 13%.
Hotel Management revenues decreased 75% year-over-year to $31 million, including a $54 million decrease in cost-reimbursement revenues, which have no impact on adjusted EBITDA. Absent cost-reimbursements, Hotel Management revenues decreased $37 million, or 84%, and adjusted EBITDA decreased $15 million, or 79%, reflecting the exit of the Company's select-service management business and owned hotels.
Full-Year 2022 Operating Results
Fee-related and other revenues was $1,354 million compared to $1,245 million in full-year 2021. The Company's select-service management business and owned hotels - both of which were exited in the first half of 2022 - contributed $50 million and $125 million during 2022 and 2021, respectively. On a comparable basis, fee-related and other revenues increased 16% year-over-year primarily reflecting global RevPAR growth and higher license fees.
The Company generated net income of $355 million, or $3.91 per diluted share, compared to $244 million, or $2.60 per diluted share, in full-year 2021. The increase in net income was primarily due to higher adjusted EBITDA in the Company's hotel franchising segment and lower net interest expense, partially offset by the impact from the exit of the Company's select-service management business and owned hotels. Adjusted EBITDA was $650 million compared to $590 million in full-year 2021. The Company's select-service management business and owned hotels - both of which were exited in the first half of 2022 - contributed $18 million and $37 million during 2022 and 2021, respectively. On a comparable basis, adjusted EBITDA increased 14% year-over-year reflecting higher fee-related and other revenues, partially offset by the inflationary impact on expenses.
During full-year 2020, the Company's marketing fund expenses exceeded revenues by $49 million in order to support its owners during COVID. During the full-year 2022, the Company's marketing fund revenues exceeded expenses by $20 million; while in full-year 2021, the Company's marketing fund revenues exceeded expenses by $18 million. As such, the Company has now recovered $38 million of the $49 million of support provided during 2020.
Development
The Company awarded 882 new contracts this year, a 35% increase compared to the 655 contracts awarded during 2021.
On December 31, 2022, the Company's global development pipeline consisted of over 1,700 hotels and approximately 219,000 rooms, of which approximately 73% is in the midscale and above segments (56% in the U.S.). The pipeline grew 12% year-over-year, including 34% growth in the U.S. Approximately 60% of the Company's development pipeline is international and over 80% is new construction, of which approximately 36% has broken ground. The pipeline includes 170 new contracts awarded for the Company's ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham brand since its launch in March 2022. In line with development expectations, the first three ECHO Suites hotels broke ground in 2022 and are anticipated to open in the second half of 2023.
Cash and Liquidity
The Company generated $399 million of net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow of $360 million in the full-year 2022. The Company ended the quarter with a cash balance of $161 million and approximately $900 million in total liquidity. The Company's net debt leverage ratio was 2.9 times at December 31, 2022, just below the Company's 3 to 4 times stated target range.
Share Repurchases and Dividends
During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company repurchased approximately 1.9 million shares of its common stock for $133 million. For the full-year 2022, the Company repurchased approximately 6.2 million shares of its common stock for $445 million. Since the Company's spin-off in June 2018, it has repurchased 15% of its outstanding common stock.
The Company paid common stock dividends of $28 million, or $0.32 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2022 for a total of $116 million, or $1.28 per share, for the full-year 2022.
For the full-year 2022, the Company returned $561 million to shareholders through share repurchases and quarterly cash dividends.
The Company's Board of Directors authorized a 9% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.35 per share, beginning with the dividend expected to be declared in first quarter 2023.
Full-Year 2023 Outlook
The Company provided the following outlook for full-year 2023:
Year-over-year growth rates are not comparable due to the exit of the Company's select-service management business, the sale of its two owned hotels during 2022 and the variability in its marketing funds due to the support that the Company provided to its owners during 2020.
More detailed projections are available in Table 8 of this press release. The Company is providing certain financial metrics only on a non-GAAP basis because, without unreasonable efforts, it is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the occurrence or amount of all of the adjustments or other potential adjustments that may arise in the future during the forward-looking period, which can be dependent on future events that may not be reliably predicted. Based on past reported results, where one or more of these items have been applicable, such excluded items could be material, individually or in the aggregate, to the reported results.
Conference Call Information
Wyndham Hotels will hold a conference call with investors to discuss the Company's results and outlook on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Listeners can access the webcast live through the Company's website at https://investor.wyndhamhotels.com. The conference call may also be accessed by dialing 800 245-3047 and providing the passcode "Wyndham". Listeners are urged to call at least five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. An archive of this webcast will be available on the website beginning at noon ET on February 16, 2023. A telephone replay will be available for approximately ten days beginning at noon ET on February 16, 2023 at 800 839-9815.
Presentation of Financial Information
Financial information discussed in this press release includes non-GAAP measures, which include or exclude certain items. These non-GAAP measures differ from reported GAAP results and are intended to illustrate what management believes are relevant period-over-period comparisons and are helpful to investors as an additional tool for further understanding and assessing the Company's ongoing operating performance. The Company uses these measures internally to assess its operating performance, both absolutely and in comparison to other companies, and to make day to day operating decisions, including in the evaluation of selected compensation decisions. Exclusion of items in the Company's non-GAAP presentation should not be considered an inference that these items are unusual, infrequent or non-recurring. Full reconciliations of GAAP results to the comparable non-GAAP measures for the reported periods appear in the financial tables section of this press release.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,100 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 843,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 24 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 99 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com. The Company may use its website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Disclosures of this nature will be included on the Company's website in the Investors section, which can currently be accessed at www.investor.wyndhamhotels.com. Accordingly, investors should monitor this section of the Company's website in addition to following the Company's press releases, filings submitted with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any public conference calls or webcasts.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements related to the Company's current views and expectations with respect to its future performance and operations, including revenues, earnings, cash flow and other financial and operating measures, share repurchases and dividends and restructuring charges. Forward-looking statements include those that convey management's expectations as to the future based on plans, estimates and projections at the time the Company makes the statements and may be identified by words such as "will," "expect," "believe," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "goal," "future," "outlook," "guidance," "target," "objective," "estimate," "projection" and similar words or expressions, including the negative version of such words and expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, general economic conditions, including inflation, higher interest rates and potential recessionary pressures; the worsening of the effects from the coronavirus pandemic ("COVID-19"); COVID-19's scope, duration, resurgence and impact on the Company's business operations, financial results, cash flows and liquidity, as well as the impact on the Company's franchisees, guests and team members, the hospitality industry and overall demand for and restrictions on travel the Company's continued performance during the recovery from COVID-19 and any resurgence or mutations of the virus concerns with or threats of other pandemics, contagious diseases or health epidemics, including the effects of COVID-19; the performance of the financial and credit markets; the economic environment for the hospitality industry; operating risks associated with the hotel franchising businesses; the Company's relationships with franchisees; the impact of war, terrorist activity, political instability or political strife, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine; the Company's ability to satisfy obligations and agreements under its outstanding indebtedness, including the payment of principal and interest and compliance with the covenants thereunder; risks related to the Company's ability to obtain financing and the terms of such financing, including access to liquidity and capital; and the Company's ability to make or pay, plans for and the timing and amount of any future share repurchases and/or dividends, as well as the risks described in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise.
The above press release was provided courtesy of PRNewswire. The views, opinions and statements in the press release are not endorsed by Gray Media Group nor do they necessarily state or reflect those of Gray Media Group, Inc.
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2023-02-15T23:47:30+00:00
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kxii.com
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https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2023/02/15/wyndham-hotels-amp-resorts-reports-strong-fourth-quarter-full-year-2022-results/
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Spring break travel to top pre-pandemic levels
(CNN) - The spring break travel rush is on, and the surge in demand is raising concerns as the industry continues to struggle with staffing shortages and aviation incidents.
The Federal Aviation Administration is already warning of a shortage of air traffic controllers that could cause increased delays at New York’s three major airports this summer, where the air traffic control facilities are only 54% staffed.
“We’re seeing it, we’re seeing it with delays, we’re seeing it with cancellations. That is leading some travelers to say, ‘You know what? I would travel more if we could fix that air travel experience,’” U.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman said.
Spring break travel is expected to top pre-pandemic levels. The latest figures from the travel website Hopper show many travelers are concerned about flight disruptions.
Hopper says 20% of its spring break travelers are buying extra trip protection.
Airfare prices are up 4% compared to 2019.
Even still, industry figures say 158 million Americans will fly for spring break. That is an average of 2.6 million travelers each day.
“We’re expecting this spring break to likely break records for the number of travelers who are getting out there and how much they’re spending, given the huge demand coming out of the pandemic,” Hopper’s lead economist Hayley Berg said.
The top destinations this year are Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Miami.
In Miami, airport demand is 20% higher than in 2019. That is so high that officials are asking people to show up three hours before a domestic flight instead of the typical two hours.
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2023-03-27T14:49:21+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/2023/03/27/spring-break-travel-top-pre-pandemic-levels/
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Catalina Island is a stunning destination that offers a laid-back lifestyle, glittering ocean views and warm, sunny days — plus a variety of things to do, from hiking to viewing marine life.
When it comes to booking a place to stay on the island that isn’t a vacation home rental, there are quite a few hotels to choose from, ranging in style from adorable bed and breakfasts to opulent hotels.
If you’re planning a trip to Catalina Island this year, check out five hotels that each offer a little something different depending on what type of traveler you are.
Best budget-friendly hotel: Glenmore Plaza Hotel
Just 200 feet off the water in Avalon is the Glenmore Plaza Hotel. This stunning hotel is known for its Victorian architecture, which can be spotted easily among the smaller buildings around the hotel. Each of the suites and rooms was recently renovated, bringing in more modern touches like flat-screen TVs that include HBO and other premium channels.
Staying in one of the charming suites allows the most space for travelers, with a sitting area and king-sized bed. Some suites also have a sleeper sofa. The standard rooms come with either a king or queen-sized bed, or two queen beds, depending on the configuration. Each has a private bathroom, and one type offers a small balcony. You can score weeknight rates for under $200.
Best five-star splurge: Mt Ada
If you’re looking for a beautiful hotel worth the extra money, consider Mt Ada. The hotel was once the retreat for William Wrigley Jr. — yes, that Wrigley whose family built a chewing gum empire and owned the Chicago Cubs — and his wife, Ada. With just six guest rooms, guests are all given special attention. The lower level of the hotel features a den and bar that have fantastic views of the island. This space used to be Wrigley’s billiards room, so it holds a lot of history for those who are interested, too. Throughout a stay, guests are privy to daily hot breakfast and lunch. Later in the afternoon, wine and cheese plates are passed around. There are always snacks and drinks available, one just needs to ask the concierge.
Each guest is given their own golf cart to explore the island, as well as complimentary transportation provided by the hotel to and from the airport or ferry, according to the Catalina Island Company. Weeknight rates are typically $600 and up.
Best boutique hotel: The Edgewater
The Edgewater is an oceanfront boutique hotel that’s ideal for those who enjoy being out on the water, shopping or taking part in tours around Catalina Island. The small hotel has six standard rooms and two oceanfront suites, all of which have access to free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Suite guests also have mini bars and sitting porches that look over the bay.
The hotel is just a few steps from the beach, making it an ideal spot for enjoying the sun and the surf. The Edgewater even offers beach chairs upon request. Nightly rates are typically around $130.
Best for romantics: Hotel Atwater
Since 1920, Hotel Atwater has been inviting guests to stay at this romantic seaside escape. With 95 rooms and suites that offer all of the modern amenities one may need, including smart TVs, this is the spot to be for couples looking for a bit of romance. The beautiful lobby features a small sitting area, where you can catch up with friends or chat with other travelers. Each of the rooms has a sleek design with crisp white linens on the beds, warm lighting and a large ensuite bathroom.
With a stay here, there is a $40 nightly destination fee. This includes sparkling wine upon arrival, a $20 per room/per night food and drink credit, beach towels, luggage service to and from the ferry, and complimentary WiFi. Expect nightly prices around $260.
Best for boaters: Snug Harbor Inn
Travelers who are going to be spending a lot of time out on the water in a boat will enjoy the Snug Harbor Inn. The oceanfront accommodations, which overlook the Avalon marina, are located just minutes from the water. Each of the six rooms has at least a partial ocean view, with two boasting full ocean views. Because of the small guest count, visitors get one-on-one attention from the staff.
Each morning, continental breakfast is brought to your room, and guests can enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres in the evening. Beach chairs and towels are also complimentary with your stay. You'll pay over $300 for a weeknight.
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2023-01-25T23:13:03+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/shopping/article/catalina-island-hotels-17741653.php
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NOVI, Mich., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pace Industries, LLC ("Pace") or ("The Company"), North America's leading full-service aluminum, zinc and magnesium die casting manufacturer, is proud to announce they received two awards at the inaugural Acuity Brands Supplier Appreciation Event in September at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.
The two Fiscal Year 2022 awards include the prestigious Supplier of the Year Champion and the Top Supplier Profit Award. Both awards recognize Pace's strategic partnership, outstanding service, and cost savings for Acuity.
"Winning these two awards symbolizes the powerful relationship Pace and Acuity Brands have developed over time, and it's an honor to achieve this milestone together," said Jeffrey P. Pritchett, Executive Chairman at Pace Industries. "Our leadership team and our associates are committed to providing the highest levels of quality and service to Acuity Brands in order to deliver successful outcomes, ultimately aiding them to accomplish their strategic goals."
The September Acuity Brands Supplier Appreciation Event brought together nearly 40 of Acuity's top 500 suppliers. The dual award recognition is a result of the strategic partnership between Acuity and Pace, as well as the dedication and contributions of Pace associates servicing the Acuity business every day.
Honorees were judged across Scorecard Performance, Cost Productivity, EarthLIGHT Participation results, and a final Customer Service survey. The final voting process included a review by an Acuity Brands sourcing leadership committee.
"I am grateful for the partnership with Pace Industries to support Acuity's growth and for advancing our EarthLIGHT initiatives," said Stephanie P. Perez, Supplier Development Director for Acuity Brands. "EarthLIGHT is a central tenet of Acuity Brands' strategy and reflects on our comprehensive approach around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics."
Pace Industries has been a supplier for Acuity for more than 40 years providing solutions across a variety of products in their portfolio. From product conception and tooling design to production, collaborative efforts take place on every Pace project between supplier development, sales, product engineering, and more.
Associates at Pace facilities in Saltillo and Chihuahua, Mexico oversee part production, and quality assurance, ensuring the highest levels in service in support of Acuity's goals.
These combined efforts of subject matter experts yield an optimal product that can be manufactured in a cost-effective manner that contributes to Acuity's overarching objectives. Pace Industries values their ongoing partnership and aims to be a direct contributor to Acuity Brands' 2023 strategy and beyond.
Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, Pace Industries is North America's largest high-pressure aluminum, magnesium and zinc die casting company. Strategically located throughout North America, Pace operates a diverse manufacturing footprint with 18 manufacturing locations across the US and Mexico. Pace offers a wide array of services and capabilities to customers across numerous markets including lighting, power sports, lawn and garden, automotive, commercial vehicle, appliance, aerospace, defense, medical, and other markets. For more information about Pace Industries, please visit www.paceind.com.
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces and light. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls ("ABL") and the Intelligent Spaces Group ("ISG"), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management systems, and location-aware applications.
Acuity Brands, Inc. achieves customer-focused efficiencies that allow the Company to increase market share and deliver superior returns. The Company looks to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Brands, Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,500 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuitybrands.com.
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2022-10-13T21:41:05+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2022/10/13/pace-industries-honored-with-supplier-year-champion-award-acuity-brands/
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IN THIS ARTICLE:
- BGment Thermal-Insulated Blackout Curtains
- NiceTown Blackout Window Curtain Panels
- Deconovo Blackout Curtains
Summer heat can be unbearable if you don’t have the right cooling solutions. Running your air conditioner keeps your house cool but at the cost of your energy bill. Blackout curtains are an ideal way to reduce your home’s temperature without increasing your monthly bills. If you’re looking for a top-notch set of blackout curtains, there are a few things you’ll want to consider before buying.
What to know before buying blackout curtains
Types of blackout curtains
- Room-darkening curtains: These curtains block out roughly 90% to 95% of the light entering your room. They’re ideal if you want to keep your room cool while still allowing some light to shine through. Still, you’ll want to buy thermal-insulated room-darkening curtains to ensure they reduce the heat entering your home.
- Blackout liners: You can hang these on the back of your curtains to turn them into blackout curtains. They’re usually affordable and ideal if you don’t want to replace your curtains.
- Thermal curtains: These are the best choice for reducing your home’s interior heat. Thermal curtains help insulate the room in addition to blocking light.
Can blackout curtains keep your home warm in the winter?
Thermal-insulated blackout curtains are ideal for summer and winter. They keep your home cool by blocking sunlight during the summer. Additionally, during the winter, they help insulate your room, keeping heat from escaping your home.
Other uses for blackout curtains
- Get a good night’s sleep: Besides helping to keep your bedroom cool, blackout curtains are an ideal way to keep the early-morning light from waking you.
- Reduce noise: Thick curtains help reduce the amount of outside noise you hear in your home, making them ideal for those that live near busy streets.
- Protect surfaces from fading: These curtains help protect lamp shades, tables and other items from fading. Additionally, blackout liners are an ideal way to keep your curtains from fading over time.
- Enhance your privacy: Blackout curtains increase your home’s privacy since they’re harder to see through than other curtains.
- Reduce TV glare: If you can’t seem to keep the sun from ruining your movie night, blackout curtains may be the solution.
Blackout curtain FAQ
Are all blackout curtains black?
A. Blackout curtains come in a variety of colors, including white. Still, most have a thick, black panel of fabric on the side that faces the sun.
Will you need to use an air conditioner after hanging blackout curtains?
A. These curtains help keep heat out of your home, but they don’t cool it. If you live in a particularly hot area, you may still need to run your AC occasionally or use a personal air conditioner.
Are blackout curtains difficult to hang?
A. They’re hung the same way as other curtains but are often heavier. It’s essential to ensure they hang a few inches wider than the actual window to keep heat from making its way into your home.
Are there any drawbacks to using blackout curtains?
A. These curtains can make your home incredibly dark, meaning you may leave the lights on more often. They’re relatively heavy, so you may need thick, durable curtain rods. Many are black on the back side, which may not blend well with your home’s exterior color.
Best blackout curtains
BGment Thermal-Insulated Blackout Curtains
These are available in 11 sizes and 18 colors. They’re machine washable and easy to install. Many were surprised by how effective they were at reducing heat and noise. Some people reported up to a 30-degree difference in their homes after installing these.
Sold by Amazon
NiceTown Blackout Window Curtain Panels
These measure 52 inches wide and 84 inches long. They’re available in 26 colors. Some said they were difficult to de-wrinkle. Still, most people were impressed with how well these blocked light in their homes. Even the white curtains seemed to do an excellent job.
Sold by Amazon
Wade Logan Kennith Solid Max Blackout Thermal Curtains
These are available in five sizes and five colors. You’ll receive a set of two curtain panels. They’re thinner than some blackout curtains, allowing some light to shine through.
Sold by Wayfair
These are available in 20 colors and 13 sizes. They are relatively affordable. They are thinner than other blackout curtains and may allow some light to shine through. Still, most were impressed with their effectiveness.
Sold by Amazon
Sand & Stable Gemala Insulated Blackout Curtains
These are available in four sizes and 13 colors. It only includes one curtain panel, so you may need to order two for larger windows. Some people received damaged panels, but Wayfair was quick to replace them.
Sold by Wayfair
These are available in 14 sizes and 24 colors. These budget-friendly curtains do an excellent job blocking light. Most were impressed with the durable material.
Sold by Amazon
Best blackout liners
Rose Home Fashion Thermal-Insulated Blackout Curtain Liner
These are available in six sizes. They are machine-washable and easy to hang. Many reported a 5-degree temperature drop in their homes after installing these.
Sold by Amazon
NiceTown Blackout Curtain Liners
These are available in six sizes and four colors. You’ll receive a set of two liners. They do an excellent job darkening the room but don’t block 100% of the light or heat. They are easy to install.
Sold by Amazon
DriftAway Thermal-Insulated Blackout Curtain Liners
These are available in three sizes and are machine-washable. Installation is easy and doesn’t require removing your existing curtains. They arrive with a slight odor, although most reported it dissipating relatively quickly.
Sold by Amazon
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2023-05-23T14:53:49+00:00
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ksn.com
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https://www.ksn.com/reviews/br/home-br/windows-window-care-br/which-blackout-curtains-are-the-best-to-keep-your-house-cool/
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Jalen Hurts and the undefeated Eagles are looking for the first 8-0 start in franchise history while the rest of Philadelphia is focused on beating another team from Houston.
When the Eagles (7-0) visit the Texans (1-5-1) on Thursday night, the Phillies will host the Astros in Game 5 of the World Series. It will be a potential Series-clinching game for the Phillies if they can win Game 4 Wednesday night.
The Eagles rarely take a backseat to another team in Philly, but they understand they haven’t accomplished anything yet.
“Dawg mentality is that nothing matters of what happened before,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said. “We’re ready to go get ready to go 1-0 this week. That’s something that it’s just a mindset that we have as an organization.”
The Eagles are the largest among eight road favorites in Week 9. They’re 13 1/2-point favorites, per FanDuel Sportsbook.
Pro Picks considers this a second bye in three weeks for the Eagles.
EAGLES, 34-13
Los Angeles Rams (plus 3) at Tampa Bay
Tom Brady and the Buccaneers (3-5) are struggling. They’ve lost five of six, the offense can’t score, the defense is poor and coaching has been a problem. The Rams (3-4) have their own issues, but Aaron Donald could dominate a weak interior offensive line in a rematch from last January.
UPSET SPECIAL: RAMS, 22-20
Los Angeles Chargers (minus 3) at Atlanta
The Chargers (4-3) are supposed to be championship contenders. The NFC South-leading Falcons (4-4) are supposed to be rebuilding. This week both teams play like it.
BEST BET: CHARGERS, 31-20
Green Bay (minus 3) at Detroit
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers have lost four in a row and are 3-5 for the first time since Brett Favre was in Green Bay. The Lions (1-6) have lost five in a row after the “Hard Knocks” hype. The Packers are due for a breakout win.
PACKERS, 30-23
Seattle (plus 1) at Arizona
Kyler Murray has been a major disappointment and the Cardinals (3-5) are 11-17 at home under coach Kliff Kingsbury. Seahawks QB Geno Smith is thriving in his first full season as a starter since 2014, leading Seattle (5-3) to first in the NFC West.
CARDINALS, 27-24
Miami (minus 5) at Chicago
The Dolphins (5-3) reloaded at the trade deadline, bolstering both sides of the ball. The Bears (3-5) were sellers and buyers.
DOLPHINS, 24-20
Carolina (plus 7 1/2) at Cincinnati
Joe Burrow and the Bengals (4-4) need a rebound like the Panthers (2-6) after the Browns whipped them.
BENGALS, 27-16
Las Vegas (minus 1 1/2) at Jacksonville
The Jaguars (2-6) have lost five straight. The Raiders (2-5) went from nearly knocking off eventual AFC champion Cincinnati in the playoffs to last place.
JAGUARS, 20-17
Indianapolis (plus 5 1/2) at New England
This isn’t Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady anymore.
PATRIOTS, 23-20
Buffalo (minus 12 1/2) at New York Jets
The Bills (6-1) outscored the Jets 72-27 last season. But these aren’t the same old Jets.
BILLS, 28-17
Minnesota (minus 3 1/2) at Washington
The Commanders (4-4) have won three in a row, including two straight with Taylor Heinicke. Kirk Cousins beat his former team the only other time he faced them.
VIKINGS, 24-19
Tennessee (plus 12 1/2) at Kansas City
Chiefs coach Andy Reid is 20-3 after a regular-season bye. The Titans (5-2) have won five in a row. One streak will end.
CHIEFS, 27-17
Baltimore (minus 2 1/2) at New Orleans
The Ravens (5-3) are aiming for two straight road wins against the NFC South opponents. It won’t be easy against the Saints (3-5).
SAINTS, 26-24
2022 RECORD
Last Week: Straight up: 7-8. Against spread: 7-8.
Season: Straight up: 71-52. Against spread: 65-57-1.
Thursday Night: Straight up: 5-3. Against spread: 4-4.
Monday Night: Straight up: 5-4. Against spread: 4-5.
Best Bet: Straight up: 6-2. Against spread: 6-2.
Upset Special: Straight up: 3-5. Against spread: 4-4.
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2022-11-02T19:23:53+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/sports/us-world-sports/ap-eagles-are-largest-of-8-road-favorites-in-week-9/
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- John Westbay will launch his second solo exhibition titled 'Heart of the City' at the famed Gallery 23 in New York City's meatpacking district. Launching July 21st, the three-week long exhibit will showcase 20 original diverse-medium works set on canvas and wood panel. Westbay, who is intrinsically known for his artistic application of the word 'Love' will also be debuting a partnership streetwear collection titled 'LOVE & WAR' in collaboration with John Scafiddi, owner, and creative director of the brand At War. The duo has created a passion line that speaks to the urban realism gap, infusing color with culture; creativity with pride and overall, a passion for the pieces they create. Together, they launch with an opening reception set to feature include music by DJ Nick Russo, tattoo artistry by John Lemon from Bound for Glory and Zack Bryson from Historic Custom Tattoo, and a drink partnership with Evil Twin Brewing Company featuring 'Love Potion #9.' The show will run until August 11, with normal gallery viewing hours.
Exhibit: July 21 – August 11th 2022; Gallery 23 NY, 34 Little W 12th St, New York, NY 10014
More information about the exhibit, partnership and lunch can be found at: http://www.withlovebywest.com
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2022-07-21T20:13:19+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/21/heart-city-exhibit-comes-gallery-23-by-john-westbay-featuring-debut-streetwear-collection-loveampwar/
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The smallest Cadillac crossover SUV just received an overhaul.
On Monday, the 2024 Cadillac XT4 debuted with a refined exterior design and an revised dashboard featuring the automaker’s latest infotainment technology.
Set to continue in three trim levels including Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport, the refreshed XT4 will hit dealers this summer after production commences at GM’s Fairfax assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas. Prices will be announced at the end of March.
2024 XT4: All about that screen
The biggest changes take place inside the XT4. The current model’s 8.0-inch touchscreen and dashboard that might as well have been plucked from the Chevrolet parts bin have been chucked aside. A new dashboard inspired by and similar to what’s found in the Lyriq electric crossover SUV now takes center stage. It features a standard 33.0-inch curved display with 9K resolution that’s also used in the Lyriq. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard.
The new infotainment system brings along 5G wifi hotspot connectivity, Amazon Alexa integration, and built-in Google services including Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play.
Despite the massive new screen, Cadillac has opted to retain the XT4’s buttons and knobs for climate control and infotainment functions.
Audiophiles will note the new 13-speaker AKG Studio sound system that becomes optional on all trim levels.
The XT4’s exterior receives a nip and a tuck with the majority of the revisions taking place up front. The front fascia has been redesigned, and now has vertically stacked LED headlights. The rear bumper’s been revised, including a slight flare on each side near the bottom with red reflectors as a nod toward the Lyriq’s rear end.
The 18- and 20-inch wheel designs have been updated, while three new exterior colors join the lineup: Emerald Lake Metallic, Midnight Sky Metallic, and Deep Sea Metallic.
Luxury and Premium Luxury models sport bright chrome exterior accents, while Sport models go dark with blacked-out trim.
2024 XT4: Sticking with turbo power
The 2024 XT4 carries over the current model’s 2.0-liter turbo-4 with 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. A 9-speed automatic sends power to the front wheels, and all-wheel drive remains optional. The AWD system can be disengaged to allow the XT4 to be driven via front-wheel drive for better fuel economy when conditions aren’t slippery.
Cadillac rates the XT4 to tug up to 3,500 pounds with the optional towing package.
Top-spec Sport models can be optioned with adaptive dampers for a smoother, more controlled ride.
Every XT4 will come standard with active safety technology, including blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alerts, automatic emergency braking (camera-based), and active lane control. An available Active Safety Package upgrades the automatic emergency braking system to use a forward-facing radar, which ties into the package’s adaptive cruise control system. The package also bundles a surround-view camera system, reverse automatic emergency braking, and speed limit assist.
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2023-02-21T17:29:28+00:00
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wdtn.com
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https://www.wdtn.com/automotive/internet-brands/2024-cadillac-xt4-channels-lyriq-with-33-inch-curved-screen/
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(NewsNation) — NASA successfully efforted its Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) on Monday, launching a spacecraft into an asteroid.
The goal: To change the path of the asteroid, diverting it away from Earth.
Don’t fret. There was no real threat here on Earth.
The collision happened 7 million miles away from our planet, and the technology could someday be used to save humanity in an “Armageddon” situation, according to NASA.
The mission has been in the making for years. A man-made spacecraft, the size of a vending machine, launched last year by NASA, finally hit an asteroid, known as Dimorphos, Monday evening.
The collision occurred around 7:14 p.m. ET with an impact of 14,000 mph. The mission went according to plan, meaning DART hit Dimorphos hard enough to change its orbit away from Earth.
Former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez explained to NewsNation that the spacecraft wouldn’t destroy the asteroid altogether, but rather adjust its angular momentum.
Hernandez broke it all down. There are two asteroids that are in orbit: a big asteroid and a smaller asteroid that is right next to the big one. NASA is planning to target the smaller asteroid to see if by changing the momentum of the smaller asteroid, it will cause a trajectory change to the bigger asteroid. The smaller asteroid will then move at a closer and faster orbit around the bigger asteroid.
“We’re taking advantage of orbital mechanics and the big one is so massive, you’re gonna need a lot bigger mass to affect this trajectory where the little one you affect this trajectory, but then because it’s orbiting around the big one, it’s going to affect the big one and give change. So it’s almost a multiplicity effect that we get,” Hernandez explained why NASA is targeting the smaller asteroid rather than the larger asteroid.
NASA has been working on the $312 million project for more than a year with the help of Johns Hopkins physics laboratory. Those involved with the mission say if all goes well, it will be a big step forward for humanity.
Scientists say that if the mission is successful, it will be a massive step forward in “planetary defense.”
Hernandez explained that the mission is extremely important to our planetary defense because there is some data and evidence that a big asteroid did impact Earth millions of years ago.
“A lot of people believe — scientists believe — that that’s what caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. So another one can potentially cause the extinction of humankind as we know it, Hernandez said.
“Because at the end of the day, the real question is, how effectively did we move the asteroid, and can this technique of kinetic impact be used in the future if we need to,” said NASA Program Scientist Tom Statler.
Viewers can watch the collision take place on NewsNation Monday at 7:14 p.m. ET.
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2022-09-26T23:27:16+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/nasas-dart-to-crash-into-asteroid/
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What is the best flag football set?
Professional football is America’s favorite televised sport. We love to play football in the yard with family and friends, but few can afford the expensive helmets and padding worn by the pros to protect against injuries.
A safer alternative, flag football has been around since the 1940s and is growing in popularity. It gives adults and children the chance to play football with all its strategy and fun but eliminates the risk of full-contact injuries. Each player wears a belt with a flag attached. When a player has the ball, that flag can be pulled when they are within a defender’s reach. The disconnected flag signifies a tackle, and the ball is placed at that spot. Appealing to all ages, the Trained 10-Man Flag Football Set is the best flag football set.
What to know before you buy a flag football set
Number of players
Flag football sets come with 10, 12 and 20 belts and accompanying flags. Some casual games may be made up of odd numbers on the teams, but organized leagues typically will play 5-on-5, 6-on-6 or 10-on-10, depending on the size of the field. Make sure your set has enough gear for each individual player.
Size of the players
Each flag football game has its own level of intensity. Adult leagues and pickup games can be rugged despite the lack of tackling. Youth leagues and beginning players are more focused on the fundamentals. The wear and tear on your flag football equipment are often decided by the size and intensity of the players. Bigger players should look for more rugged belts and flags that will stand up to greater force.
Types of flags
There are flags that are attached with Velcro or snaps. There also are flags used in Flag-a-Tag games that release a loud popping sound when the flag is pulled off. This sound helps identify when a play is over.
What to look for in a quality flag football set
Material
Most flags are made from nylon which is weather-resistant and durable. Nylon doesn’t last forever, though. Be prepared to replace belts and flags over time with heavy use. Some premium sets have thicker flags made from canvas or heavier material that should last longer.
Field cones
Medium-priced flag football sets come with pylons or field markers that help set the parameters of the field to identify sidelines and end zones. If you are consistently changing where you play, this is a helpful accessory to ensure a field can always be set up quickly.
Travel bag
Travel bags offer an easy way to carry all your gear to the field. It keeps flags and belts from falling out in your car or along the way to the game. You also have room to store rule books, scoreboards and other game-day items.
Satisfaction guarantee
Many flag football sets come with a satisfaction guarantee. If you are missing parts or disappointed with the quality of the belts or flags, you can often get replacement parts within a certain time period. Look at the manufacturer’s information for details.
How much you can expect to spend on a flag football set
Inexpensive sets run between $19-$29. They usually include 10-12 sets of belts and flags made from nylon or other synthetic fabric. Midlevel sets are priced between $30-$49. These can include as many as 20 individual belts and accompanying flags; they often include field markers and a travel bag to carry everything you need. Expensive sets are priced at $50 and over. They feature the most sets of belts and flags and are made with premium materials.
Flag football set FAQ
Is a flag football field smaller than a traditional football field?
A. Yes, the standard flag football field is 30 yards wide and 70 yards long, with 10-yard end zones at each end. Not every field allows this setup. Players must be creative using the field markers to set up the closest version they can as the land allows.
Is there any contact in flag football?
A. The official rules say there is no contact at all in flag football. There is no tackling, blocking, screening or diving. The goal is to eliminate contact and prevent injuries while still enjoying the game. Some leagues and players stretch these rules, but that is based on accepted local play.
What is the best flag football set to buy?
Top flag football set
Trained 10-Man Flag Football Set
What you need to know: Designed for adults and children, this full set includes a full satisfaction guarantee.
What you’ll love: Made from nylon, this set is durable for long-term play. It features 46 pieces for 5-on-5 play for two full teams. An e-book is available via mail from the manufacturer.
What you should consider: Hooks and loops are glued on instead of sewn, which can lead to premature tearing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top flag football set for the money
SKLZ Flag Football 10-Person Deluxe Set
What you need to know: This complete set is designed for everyone over age 7 and comes with all the necessary equipment plus goal line cones.
What you’ll love: The set includes 10 belts and flags, goal-line cones and a carrying bag. Made from nylon, the flags use a D-ring closure for extended use. A set of flag football rules is included. A money-back guarantee is offered.
What you should consider: Over time, the set may not hold up to rough play with older children and adults.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
Franklin Sports NFL Flag Football Set
What you need to know: This premium set features a 4-on-4 set that shows off the colors and logo of your favorite National Football League team.
What you’ll love: The set comes with eight belts for two teams. The break-away flags are durable and built for children and adults. The belts are adjustable up to 36-inch waists. All 32 NFL teams are available.
What you should consider: The team paint can peel over time.
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2022-08-04T22:30:42+00:00
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myfox8.com
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(The Hill) — President Joe Biden on Monday afternoon will propose a new rule requiring airlines and travel search websites to disclose extra fees upfront when passengers purchase their tickets.
The rule is the administration’s latest step to increase accountability on the airline industry as passenger complaints over delays and cancellations have soared in recent months.
The proposal would require airlines and websites to disclose added fees — like those to change and cancel flights, check baggage or for parents to sit with their child — when they first display airfares to potential customers.
The Transportation Department said Biden will announce the proposal during a meeting of the White House Competition Council scheduled for later on Monday.
“Airline passengers deserve to know the full, true cost of their flights before they buy a ticket,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. “This new proposed rule would require airlines to be transparent with customers about the fees they charge, which will help travelers make informed decisions and save money.”
Monday’s announcement comes as part of Biden’s sweeping executive order aimed at promoting competition in the economy through 72 initiatives cracking down on anti-competitive practices in multiple industries.
American Airlines and JetBlue begin their antitrust trial on Monday after the Justice Department and attorneys general in six states and Washington, D.C. sued to block a partnership between the two airlines, accusing them of reducing competition in New York and Boston air routes.
Buttigieg’s department has also taken aim at the industry in recent months, proposing its own stricter regulations to clarify when airlines owe passengers refunds after delaying or canceling their flights.
The Transportation Department also released a dashboard last month to aid customers in determining if they are entitled to a refund.
The moves come as the airline industry finds itself under increased scrutiny, with passengers returning to the skies in greater numbers as many carriers report hiring challenges.
The staffing difficulties, which in some areas have extended to air traffic control centers, have led airlines to delay or cancel flights, a problem only exacerbated by high fuel prices and severe storms this summer.
The Air Line Pilots Association, the largest pilot union, however, has contended that no such pilot shortage exists.
Many airlines have offered pay incentives to attract and retain pilots, and the Federal Aviation Administration rejected a request earlier this month from one carrier to loosen flight time requirements for new pilots.
Mesa Airlines, which operates smaller routes for United Airlines and American Airlines, announced on Thursday it would finance the costs for more than 1,000 pilots to build the 1,500 hours of flight time required before flying commercially and make them a priority for employment.
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2022-09-26T17:05:40+00:00
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ksn.com
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https://www.ksn.com/news/biden-to-propose-new-rule-requiring-airlines-to-disclose-extra-fees-upfront/
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PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner won the opening tip and ran to her familiar spot in the low post.
There was nowhere else the ball was going on the Phoenix Mercury’s opening possession of the season — not after what Griner had gone through to get here.
Her back to the basket, Griner faked as though she would shoot a turnaround, spun the other way and put up another up-fake. Chicago’s Elizabeth Williams fell for the deke, Griner absorbed the contact and hit the shot to begin a three-point play.
After all the emotional buildup, Griner got off to the perfect start in her first regular-season home game since being released after more than 10 months in a Russian prison.
“If I was the first option, I was going to be aggressive and try to score,” Griner said.
Griner did her part all afternoon, finishing with 27 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots. The Mercury did their best to pull out a win after cutting an 11-point deficit to two in the closing minutes.
It wasn’t enough.
The Chicago Sky held on for a 75-69 win on Sunday, but Griner’s return was more about playing in front of the home family and fans again when, just a few months ago, she was in prison halfway across the world.
“We didn’t we didn’t finish the job by getting a win tonight, but I’m just continuing to be impressed with BG,” Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard said. “BG is somebody that can handle so many things clearly that many people could not handle.”
Griner received a warm reception in her lone preseason game and again in the Mercury’s season opener at the Los Angeles Sparks.
Her home debut had an entirely different vibe.
Many fans wore Griner’s 42 jersey and some waved small black towels with “BG” on the front. One young fan held a sign that said “We (heart) BG. Welcome home!”
During warmups, Griner shared hugs with her teammates, Sky players and Chicago coach James Wade, who had coached her overseas. Just as warmups were winding down, Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham grabbed a microphone near midcourt and addressed the crowd.
“Last year, all we wanted was to get BG home. We did that and we’re all together now,” Cunningham said, drawing roars from the crowd.
Just before player introductions, a poet paid tribute to Griner while being surrounded by the Mercury’s dancers. Once introductions started, the fans gave each of the Mercury players loud cheers before Griner came out last.
The 6-foot-9 forward walked out from behind a wall and, surrounded by flashing lights, stepped into the bowel of the arena, drawing a massive ovation. She still had a tear in her eye just before jumping center.
“There might have been a little dust in my eye, a little dusty,” she said. “It was emotional being back stage, seeing some of the clips.”
Griner had an immediate impact against the Sparks Friday night, finishing with 18 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots in the 94-71 loss.
She opened with the three-point play against Chicago, blocked a shot on the Sky’s second possession and dropped a nifty bounce pass to Diana Taurasi for a backdoor layup.
Griner swatted another shot and sprinkled in some trash talk as she turned up the floor. She added another three-point play late in the second half to pull the Mercury within seven points.
Griner drew a laugh from the crowd early in the third quarter when, after fouling Courtney Williams, forcefully helped up Williams, who flew through the air to accentuate it.
The support turned into a roar when Griner hit a 3-pointer, the fans rising from their seats and to match the two-handed, three-fingered gesture she flashed while screaming “I’m back”!”
“It just took me back to being on the plane (home),” Griner said. “It felt really great. A crazy moment.”
Griner scored on a three-point play to pull Phoenix within 69-67 with just under two minutes left, but it was the Mercury’s last gasp.
Phoenix had a couple of sloppy turnovers, Chicago’s Dana Evans scored on a running bank shot and the Sky held on for the win.
Griner ended her home debut by hugging Sky players and Wade again before heading to the baseline to hug and kiss her wife Cherelle.
A loss in the short term, a win in the long one.
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2023-05-23T11:55:07+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-brittney-griner-gets-rousing-welcome-in-phoenix-home-game-after-release-from-russian-prison/
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CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Edelson PC and Brady filed a lawsuit on behalf of the victims of the Highland Park mass shooting against firearms manufacturer Smith & Wesson for its role in the deadly July Fourth attack, alleging, among other claims, the unlawful marketing and advertising practices that encourage criminal behavior. The lawsuit, Turnipseed v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., American Outdoor Brands, Inc., BudsGunShop.com, LLC, Red Dot Arms, Inc., Robert Crimo III and Robert Crimo, Jr., was filed in the Circuit Court of Lake County, Illinois.
The lead plaintiff is Elizabeth (Liz) Turnipseed, who was shot while standing along the Highland Park Independence Day Parade route with her three-year-old daughter and husband. According to medical reports, the bullet entered and exited her body, hitting major organs. As a result of the shooting, Turnipseed sustained permanent and life-changing injuries that will require lifelong medical treatment.
The complaint seeks to hold Smith & Wesson liable for unlawful marketing and advertising of its M&P 15 assault rifle––the rifle used by the gunman who opened fire at Highland Park's Independence Day Parade, murdering seven people and leaving 48 other civilians injured in a matter of only 60 seconds. The complaint alleges that Smith & Wesson's marketing campaigns specifically targeted adolescents, who are drawn to the risk-taking associated with militaristic weapons and combat missions, such as young players of violent first-person shooter video games like Call of Duty, which prominently features variants of the weapons designed and manufactured by Smith & Wesson. The Smith & Wesson M&P 15 is the same weapon that was used by the attackers in San Bernardino, Parkland, Aurora, and Poway.
"You don't expect to go to your child's first parade and leave with something other than happy memories, but instead, I left with shrapnel permanently lodged in my body. This lawsuit will hopefully keep other families and other communities from suffering the same way that we and the Highland Park community have suffered," said Liz Turnipseed.
Edelson partner Ari Scharg, who is a Highland Park resident and was at the parade with his wife and young children, adds, "The Highland Park community has rallied together and is emerging from the shooting stronger than ever. Liz and the other victims now have a historic opportunity to hold one of the most powerful and profitable gun companies accountable for inspiring generations of mass shooters. We have all the energy in the world for this fight."
Erin Davis, Senior Counsel for Trial and Appellate Litigation at Brady, states, "These plaintiffs are seeking to stop the irresponsible and unlawful sale and marketing of weapons of war like the ones used in the Highland Park attack. We hope this lawsuit will prevent future tragedies, save more families from pain, and keep our communities safe."
Edelson and Romanucci & Blandin are co-leading a high-profile coalition of law firms and firearm safety organizations that represent plaintiffs in the filing of multiple related complaints.
About Edelson PC: Edelson PC is one of the nation's leading high-stakes plaintiffs' firms, focusing on class and mass actions to public client investigations and prosecutions. Over the years, Edelson has earned a national reputation for its creativity and bold take on practicing law, all while taking on cases that are viewed as "unwinnable." As a result of the firm's innovative approach, Edelson has helped secure over $45 billion in settlements and verdicts on behalf of classes, individuals, and governmental entities.
About Brady: Brady has represented victims of the gun industry for over 30 years and has won over $60 million in settlements and verdicts brought by Brady for victims and survivors. Brady has also won landmark precedents, holding that gun companies can be held legally responsible for damages caused by their irresponsible business practices and has forced gun dealers and manufacturers to reform their business practices.
Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence. We work across Congress, the courts, and our communities with over 90 grassroots chapters, bringing together young and old, red and blue, and every shade of color to find common ground in common sense. In the spirit of our namesakes Jim and Sarah Brady, we have fought for over 45 years to take action, not sides, and we will not stop until this epidemic ends. It's in our hands.
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2022-09-28T18:02:15+00:00
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witn.com
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https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2022/09/28/edelson-pc-brady-files-lawsuit-against-smith-amp-wesson-behalf-victims-highland-park-mass-shooting/
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SINGAPORE, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com has made history as the first global travel service provider to delve into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), incubating its first collection, "Trekki".
The Trekki collection consists of 10,000 NFTs themed around a dolphin cartoon, now open for registration on Trekki's official website, and will be sold via blind boxes in Q3 of 2023. Trekki is categorised according to its scarcity, with each NFT possessing a distinct persona and various travel backgrounds.
With the goal of connecting the Web3 nomads with the world of travel, Trekki allows travel enthusiasts who value unique experiences and digital collectables to enjoy various benefits on Trip.com. The new NFT also carries a unique gamified growth mechanism - the more a Trekki holder travels, the more benefits the holder can unlock through Trekki.
Trekki represents Trip.com's inaugural foray into Web3 and marks its entry as one of the first global travel service providers to explore the NFT market.
The NFT project is also seeking collaborations with successful Web3 players and tourism partners to offer greater benefits to holders and foster a connection between the digital realm and real-life tourism experiences.
For more information about Trekki, please follow its official website and Twitter page.
About Trip.com
Trip.com is an international one-stop travel service provider available in 24 languages across 39 countries and regions in 29 local currencies on 48 sites. Trip.com has an extensive hotel and flight network consisting of more than 1.2 million hotels and flights from over 480 airlines covering 2,600 airports in 200 countries and regions around the globe. Trip.com's world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service as well as additional centres in Edinburgh, Tokyo and Seoul, help to 'create the best travel experience' for its millions of customers worldwide.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WallachBeth Capital LLC, a leading provider of capital markets and institutional execution services, announced the completion of the purchase and sale of 2,000,000 shares of common stock of ABVC BioPharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ABVC), and warrants to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock, at a purchase price of $2.11 per share in a registered direct offering for total gross proceeds of $4.22 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other estimated offering expenses. The warrants will be immediately exercisable at an exercise price of $2.45 per share of common stock and will expire five years from the date of issuance.
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Good morning, Early Birds. It's officially August recess — at least until the House returns on Friday to vote on the climate, health care and deficit reduction bill the Senate passed on Sunday. What are we missing out there? Tips: earlytips@washpost.com. Thanks for waking up with us.
On the Hill
Senate Democrats head home with momentum
Senate Democrats cheered when Vice President Harris broke the 50-50 tie Sunday afternoon to pass Democrats' climate change, health care and tax bill, titled the Inflation Reduction Act. Despite being awake all Saturday night and Sunday to vote, they lingered on the floor congratulating each other.
They stayed to savor the moment, and perhaps to savor a potential shift in their political fate as well.
The bill still has to pass the House (more on that below), but Democrats are heading into the recess riding high.
Sunday's success came after a year filled with failed negotiations, dashed dreams and intraparty finger pointing. But that all changed on July 27, when Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) announced they had struck a deal on a pared down version of President Biden's Build Back Better agenda.
Now, Senate Democrats are going home with a pep in their step and hopes for a much-needed electoral boost because of legislation that Schumer contends will “change the world.” (So much for keeping expectations in check.)
Senate Democratic candidates are immediately championing the measure.
People are “gonna see that we've done everything we can to lower their costs and to improve their quality of life,” Sen. Raphael G. Warnock (D-Ga.), who is up for reelection in November, said.
- Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the Democratic Senate candidate in Pennsylvania, immediately praised Senate Democrats and specifically thanked Manchin, perhaps a popular senator among some conservative-leaning voters in the coal towns of Pennsylvania. “Let's get this bill to the President's desk ASAP,” he said in a statement.
Republicans balked at the Democrats' giddiness, arguing the GOP continues to run in one of the best political environments for the party in years due to voters concerns over inflation and they argued the bill would only worsen the problem.
“It doesn't take an economist to tell you that this bill would be a disaster for working families,” Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said on the Senate floor. “This bill is going to mean more taxes, more spending, higher prices right in the middle of a combination of an inflation time and a time of recession.”
‘Momentum shift’
The bill is the largest investment in climate initiatives ever and it allows the government to negotiate prescription drug prices, a policy Democrats have tried to pass for 25 years.
While voters probably won't feel the impact of the legislation before Election Day, Democrats now have something more to campaign on and they hope it will sweeten voters' sour mood toward the party over high inflation.
- “I think it's pretty clear there's a momentum shift,” said Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), who runs the Senate Democrats' campaign committee. “We were seeing it in our numbers before this and its only accelerated. I feel we're in a really good place here we are going into August coming into Labor Day.”
Schumer has overseen the longest evenly divided Senate in history. Even with that narrow margin, Democrats promised big things and until this summer had few victories to match their rhetoric. They had failed to pass the $1.7 trillion Build Back Better plan, which included the components of the IRA but also the child care and elder care components too. They failed to pass legislation to protect access to the polls and codify Roe v. Wade. This all came amid rising costs and plummeting approval numbers for Biden, especially on the economy.
“To do small things with 50 votes is rough. To pass a major piece of legislation with only 50 votes — an intransigent Republican minority — a caucus running from [Sen.] Bernie Sanders [(I-Vt.)] to Joe Manchin. Wow,” Schumer said in a victory lap masquerading as a news conference moments after the bill passed along party lines Sunday.
The momentum shift for Democrats started in June when a series of bipartisan bills moved through Congress, beginning with the most significant changes to gun laws since 1994, even if they were incremental. In July, Congress cleared a bill to expand the microchip manufacturing industry in the United States and in August they passed a bill to provide care and resources for 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
“We had some doldrums in the last part of last year and the early part of this year. Then we just started kicking butt legislatively and I think that gives a spring in our step and gives us something to run on,” Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said. “Now that we're passing bills — people may not know every single detail about it, but hey know that the job is to pass bills on major public policy issues and we're doing it now.”
Action moves to the House
But first, the IRA must pass the House, which is expected to return from recess on Friday to take up the measure.
The bill's prospects look good with House members who had previously made demands for changes to the bill, or its earlier iterations, lining up behind the measure.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), who had said he wanted a repeal of the cap on the state and local tax deduction to be part of the bill, said he'd support the IRA. “This legislation doesn't raises taxes on families in my District — it reduces the financial burden on them. For that reason, and for its strong support of the climate, lower prescription drug prices, and job creation, I'll be voting for it,” he said in a statement.
More coverage from The Post:
- How the Inflation Reduction Act might impact you — and change the U.S. By Jeff Stein, Maxine Joselow and Rachel Roubein.
- Republicans block caps on insulin for millions of patients. By Evan Halper and Tony Romm.
- With Sinema's help, private equity firms win relief from proposed tax hikes. By Jeff Stein.
- Why the ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ is no such thing. By Steven Pearlstein.
- Questions loom over impact of $369 billion in climate spending. By Steven Mufson.
Senate Democrats punt vote on same-sex marriage until after recess
The Senate left for August recess without taking up the House-passed bill to codify the right to same-sex marriage. Democrats have been working to win over 10 Republican votes on the measure and hope to do so when the chamber returns in September or to use the issue against Republican candidates in Novembers’ midterm elections if it is blocked by the Senate GOP.
Our colleagues Marianna Sotomayor and Hannah Dormido have an interesting look at the Republicans who supported the bill’s passage in the House. “Of the 47 House Republicans who voted in favor of the same-sex marriage legislation, 24 are on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s list of seats to target in the midterms,” they write. “But only a handful represent true swing districts according to the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter’s ratings.”
Additional characteristics:
- “Some Republican ‘yes’ votes can be explained based on the large LGBTQ communities within their district. For example, all three Republicans in the Miami-area supported the measure, including Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar who represents a Democratic-leaning district.”
- “Largely all Republicans who voted in favor of the legislation said they believe marriage is settled law based on the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.”
The campaign
Trump’s choice for Wisconsin governor won’t weigh in on 2020 results
What Tim Michels wants: “Beckoned to the stage by Trump just days before Wisconsin’s primary for governor, Tim Michels touched on an issue important to many Republican voters in this battleground state,” our colleague Patrick Marley writes. “I’m telling you, we are going to have election integrity here in Wisconsin,” the construction executive assured the crowd on Friday night.
- “What was conspicuously absent from Michels’s comments ahead of Tuesday’s primary were details. As he has throughout his campaign, Michels avoided addressing whether he would certify the 2024 presidential election or attempt the legally impossible feat of reversing Trump’s 2020 loss.”
- “Michels’s profile contrasts with those of other gubernatorial hopefuls Trump has endorsed … Now, Trump is banking on a different type of candidate in Wisconsin — one who won’t spell out what he would do when it comes to elections. In doing so, Trump passed over two other major contenders: state Rep. Tim Ramthun, who has rallied behind Trump’s false assertions, and former lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch, who has argued the 2020 results were rigged by election officials.”
Biden's policies haven't revived his hometown. But few there blame him.
The ‘kid from Scranton’: “Biden leaned hard into his upbringing in blue-collar [Scranton, Pa.,] in his bid for the White House, and his presidential speeches and anecdotes are peppered with references to Scranton,” our colleague Cleve R. Wootson Jr. writes. “But if his election showed how far a self-described ‘kid from Scranton’ could go, two years of his presidency have exposed the limits of what Biden — maybe any president — can do for a place like this. If Biden’s political goal is to help people like his former neighbors, it’s not clear he’s succeeded, at least not yet.”
- “Biden argues that the country is not entering a recession, and a prolonged surge of job growth has bolstered his case. But prices for food and other items have continued to rise, and a sense of economic anxiety has been hard for many to shake.”
- “But many in Scranton dismiss the idea that Biden is responsible for the city’s struggles. The city has been on the losing end of tectonic economic shifts for more than a century.”
What we're watching
Biden tested negative for covid on Saturday after enduring a “rebound" case that nonetheless became one of the most productive stretches of his presidency. He'll take advantage of his recovery by traveling with first lady Jill Biden today to eastern Kentucky, whether they'll meet with people affected by the recent flooding that killed 37. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife, Britainy Beshear, will join them.
The Media
Early reeeads
- Abortion bans complicate access to drugs for cancer, arthritis, even ulcers. By The Post’s Katie Shepherd and Frances Stead Sellers.
- A look at some medications under increased scrutiny amid abortion bans. By The Post’s Frances Stead Sellers.
- Post Roe, some in GOP wage uphill battle to offer families more support. By The Post’s Jeff Stein and Leigh Ann Caldwell.
- Lawmaker’s campaign aide, new citizen among 4 Muslims killed in N.M. By The Post’s Bryan Pietsch, Brittany Shammas and Praveena Somasundaram.
- Trump-backed Michigan attorney general candidate involved in voting-system breach, documents show. By Reuters’s Nathan Layne.
- Biden Appeared to Overstate the Role of Al Qaeda’s Leader. By The New York TImes' Carol Rosenberg and Charlie Savage.
- ‘Nobody wants a runoff’: Georgia braces for chance of overtime — again. By Politico's Brittany Gibson.
Viral
How excited were White House staffers that Democrats' climate, health care and deficit reduction bill passed the Senate on Sunday?
Multiple staffers and other Democrats tweeted out versions of the “Dark Brandon” meme — a once-obscure online joke that imagines the 79-year-old president is secretly much more powerful and even ruthless than his public persona suggests. (The meme, which often depicts Biden with glowing red eyes, is a riff on the “Let's go, Brandon” chants that Republicans started last year to denigrate Biden.)
Here's White House digital director Rob Flaherty:
— Rob Flaherty (@RFlaherty46) August 7, 2022
Here's White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates:
Dark Brandon is crushing it pic.twitter.com/w0L8xCzIW8
— Andrew Bates (@AndrewJBates46) August 7, 2022
And here's Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.):
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) August 7, 2022
Thanks for reading. You can also follow us on Twitter: @LACaldwellDC and @theodoricmeyer.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actress and singer Teyana Taylor about the new film A Thousand and One, which follows a woman and her son's story for more than a decade.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actress and singer Teyana Taylor about the new film A Thousand and One, which follows a woman and her son's story for more than a decade.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nothing could faze the Philadelphia 76ers.
Not the loss of two starters. Not an 18-point deficit late in the third quarter. Not even the fact they were facing the NBA’s hottest team on the road.
Joel Embiid made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 41.4 seconds left and the 76ers rallied to beat Milwaukee 133-130 on Saturday night, snapping the Bucks’ 16-game winning streak.
“You find something that works and you try to stick with it,” said James Harden, who had 38 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. “We found something late, in that fourth quarter, and we just stuck with it. We got some stops and things changed for us.”
Milwaukee had the longest winning streak by any NBA team since the Phoenix Suns had 18 straight victories early last season. The streak ended because the Bucks got outscored 48-31 during a fourth quarter in which the 76ers shot 12 of 21 overall, 7 of 11 from 3-point range and 17 of 19 from the line.
“They went wherever they wanted to go, scoring from the paint, floaters, isos, offensive rebounds, free throws, 3s,” said Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 34 points and 13 rebounds. “You name it. They were able to get everything. We’ve got to be able to play 48 minutes of good basketball, defend for 48 minutes. This is a good lesson for us.”
Philadelphia completed the comeback even though Tobias Harris didn’t play in the second half due to left calf soreness and PJ Tucker sat out the fourth quarter with back spasms. 76ers coach Doc Rivers didn’t have an immediate update on either player.
Embiid finished with 31 points, 10 assists and six rebounds. This marked the first time the 76ers had two players collect at least 30 points and 10 assists in the same game since Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer did it way back on Oct. 30, 1965.
Philadelphia’s MVP candidate still wasn’t satisfied. Embiid argued that he “didn’t have a good game.”
“I thought tonight I could have been better,” Embiid said. “I missed a lot of easy shots I usually make.”
Not when it mattered, though.
The 76ers trailed 125-121 before Harden hit a 3-pointer with 1:21 left. After Antetokounmpo missed a shot from around the basket, Embiid sank a 3-pointer that gave Philadelphia its first lead of the second half.
“I had to make it, being down one at that point,” Embiid said. “I had to do it.”
After Jrue Holiday missed a 3-point attempt with 25 seconds remaining, the 76ers went 6 of 6 from the line the rest of the way to seal the victory.
“I thought it was a great look,” Holiday said. “Honestly I thought it was in. I left it a little bit short.”
Tyrese Maxey added 26 points and Georges Niang had 16 for the 76ers. Maxey has scored at least 23 in four straight games.
Brook Lopez and Holiday scored 26 points apiece for Milwaukee. Grayson Allen had 20, all during the first 9 minutes, 19 seconds of the third quarter.
Allen went 6 of 6 from 3-point range during that stretch. His final 3-pointer gave Milwaukee a 95-77 lead with 2:41 left in the third.
But the 76ers came all the way back.
“In the last couple minutes, it’s a tight game, it’s just shot-making and who can get a couple of stops in a row,” Harden said. “We were the team to do that.”
TIP-INS
76ers: Dewayne Dedmon was available to play but didn’t take the floor. Dedmon has been dealing with a sore left hip and hasn’t played for the 76ers since signing with them on Feb. 14. … Rivers, a former Marquette star whose jersey hangs from the Fiserv Forum banners, says he visited with Marquette coach Shaka Smart on Friday night during the team’s trip to Milwaukee.
Bucks: The Bucks signed veteran guard Goran Dragic for the rest of the season. … Wesley Matthews missed a fifth straight game with a strained right calf. … Antetokounmpo went 16 of 18 on free-throw attempts. One of the misses was a 10-second violation on his first attempt. … The Bucks signed C Meyers Leonard to a second 10-day contract.
UP NEXT
76ers: At Indiana on Monday.
Bucks: At Washington on Sunday. ___
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2023-03-05T17:24:51+00:00
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry drove to the basket with fervor and knocked down a 3-pointer while falling to the ground getting fouled to convert a key four-point play, exhibiting all the signs he’s his healthy former self at last.
And the raucous home crowd loved every minute of No. 30’s galloping, grinning, body-shaking show.
Curry came off the bench for a second straight game following a month-long absence with a foot injury, scoring 34 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Denver Nuggets 126-106 on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series.
“The first half a little pep in my step and the body felt good, I was able to kind of get to some spots,” Curry said. “When you make certain shots it feels a little different, it feels a little bit more normal and more emotion kind of comes out, especially with that layoff, so it was a nice feeling.”
He was only on the floor 3 seconds shy of 23 minutes, and no player in the shot clock era had scored as many as 30 points in 23 or fewer minutes in a playoff game, according to Elias.
“It didn’t surprise me because we’ve been watching this for a long time with Steph,” coach Steve Kerr said. “You never really are surprised when he has an outburst like that. It’s great to see.”
Nikola Jokic had 26 points and 11 rebounds before being ejected with 7 minutes left after a second technical and was held back from a referee, after his first technical came with 2:31 to go in the third.
“I’m not supposed to do that, and I’m not going to do that,” Jokic said. “I think I got fouled in the moment because I heard the slap. That’s why I just reacted.”
The MVP candidate’s emotions ran high all night. In the first quarter, Golden State guard Gary Payton II patted Jokic on the backside and the big man turned and came toward Payton when Curry stepped in and held the 7-footer back and Jordan Poole came in to help.
Draymond Green’s defense flustered Jokic all night.
“If you feel like you’re getting under their skin you press up a little more,” Green said. “If you don’t feel like you’re getting under their skin, you press up a little more.”
Poole started for Curry again and contributed 29 points — just missing a chance to become the first Warriors player ever to score 30 in his first two playoff games.
Klay Thompson added 21 points, while Curry shot 12 for 17 with five 3s as Denver again had no answer defensively for all of the Warriors’ dangerous perimeter threats.
The series shifts to Denver for Game 3 on Thursday night.
Will Curry start? He said his goal for now is “to make my minutes impactful.”
“We’ll see,” Kerr said.
The Warriors are rolling with the backing of their adoring fans, winning their seventh in a row overall following a five-game winning streak to close the regular season.
Golden State used runs of 16-0 and 23-4 late in the second quarter to erase a 43-31 deficit and take a 57-51 lead at the break. On one particularly dazzling sequence, Green bounced a pass to Poole who threw it behind his back to Thompson for a layup that made it 54-47.
Austin Rivers grabbed at his left hip and went down hard after getting hurt on a drive then Thompson hit a jumper on the other end in the 5-on-4 advantage before Rivers exited with 10:04 left in the second quarter. He returned with 46.7 seconds to go in the half.
The Nuggets went ahead 43-31 on Monte Morris’ layup at the 7:25 mark of the second quarter and the Warriors answered with 16 straight points. The Chase Center crowd went crazy on Poole’s 3 with 3:38 remaining.
Curry entered for the first time at the 6:32 mark of the first to a roaring ovation and immediately hit a jumper. With 16 first-half points he became the 27th player in NBA history to score 3,000 career postseason points.
He showed a full range of moves including driving to the basket with a fervor and making a 3-pointer while falling to the ground.
Denver took a 7-0 lead 90 seconds into the game as Jokic made four quick free throws. But the teams combined to start 6 for 21 with three field goals apiece — and the Warriors were 1 for 7 on 3s.
FRUSTRATION BOILS OVER
During the Warriors’ 44-point third quarter, Denver’s DeMarcus Cousins and Will Barton exchanged words.
“That’s two games in a row where you’re in the game, then snap of the finger you’re out of the game, and it just seems like it happens that quickly. So I think it’s just frustration,” coach Michael Malone said.
TIP-INS
Nuggets: Jokic shot 9 for 20 and has missed all eight of his 3-point tries in two games. … Denver committed costly turnovers once more, 18 of them leading to 25 Warriors points — something Malone stressed couldn’t happen.
Warriors: Curry, Poole and Thompson combined to go 31 for 52 from the floor with 13 3s. It was the fourth time three Warriors guards scored 20 or more points and first since 2013. … While the Warriors held a 41-35 rebounding advantage in the series opener, Denver led 47-35 on Monday. … Golden State is 17-4 in Game 2 of the playoffs dating to the 2015 title run when the franchise captured its first championship in 40 years. … Andre Iguodala sat out with neck spasms.
QUOTABLE
Malone on the Nuggets needing to improve communication in Game 2: “It was definitely addressed during the game, yesterday, this morning. The good thing is when it is horrendous it usually can’t get any more horrendous so there’s only one way for it to go.”
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/sports/curry-scores-34-points-off-bench-warriors-lead-nuggets-2-0/
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NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Olo Inc. (NYSE: OLO) between August 11, 2021 and August 11, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important November 28, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Olo 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 Olo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8131 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 28, 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, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Subway was ending its contract with Olo; (2) Olo's key business metric – active locations – could not continue to grow as defendants touted due to the loss of Subway's business; and (3) as a result of the above, defendants' statements about Olo's business, operations, and prospects were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Olo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8131 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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2022-11-23T00:21:53+00:00
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kxii.com
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https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/11/22/rosen-leading-law-firm-encourages-olo-inc-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-november-28-deadline-securities-class-action-olo/
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PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday urged the country’s most climate-damaging industries to double their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the next decade, one day after his call for action at the U.N. climate summit in Egypt.
Macron convened a meeting Tuesday at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris with the heads of some 50 industrial sites in France, accounting for about 10% of France’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
He urged the 50 sites, owned by about 30 French and international groups, to cut by half their emissions within the next decade, from over 40 millions of tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide released in the atmosphere to about 20 millions of tons. The industries include major producers of cement, steel, aluminum and other metals and chemicals.
In exchange, the French state is ready to double its financial aid on condition another similar meeting in 2024 ensures the goal can be met, Macron said.
“If you double your efforts… we will double the financing dedicated to this issue and will increased the state aid package from 5 to 10 billion euros ($5 to $10 billion),” the French leader said.
The move comes one day after Macron called on the world’s nations to “continue to take action” to respond to the climate emergency at the COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
In total, industry represents about 20% of France’s national greenhouse gas emissions.
Changes in the sector are key to meeting the goals set by the European Union to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 from 1990 levels and reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Yet the transition toward new, greener technologies is costly. France and the European Union also want to avoid seeing big industries leave the continent and instead invest in other parts of the world, like the U.S. and China.
The challenge is made even more difficult as these industries are already suffering from the major energy crisis aggravated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration this summer passed a bill that provides billions in climate incentives, notably designed to make costs of renewable energy substantially lower in factories. The move could spur other nations to do more — especially China and India, the two largest carbon emitters along with the U.S.
“The U.S. are producing cheap gas that that they sell us for expensive price. And in addition, they made massive state aid for some sectors that fully throw our (European) projects out of the market,” Macron said.
He warned that the U.S. measures to address climate change and boost the economy, Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, could upend the “level playing field” on trade with the EU. He said that’s contrary to the World Trade Organization rules and called it an “unfriendly” initiative.
He added he will discuss the issue with Biden during his state visit to the U.S. on Dec. 1st.
“We need a European wake up on this issue. Europe can not be the only place where there’s no ‘Buy European Act’,” he said.
China, which has set a long-term goal to become carbon neutral by 2060, last year launched its first national carbon exchange to create financial incentives for companies to reduce emissions.
Among those represented in Tuesday’s meeting were the French subsidiaries of the world’s biggest cement groups, Holcim — owner of Lafarge France — and HeidelbergCement. Top managers from chemicals producers Solvay, Borealis, ExxonMobil Chemical France and Total Petrochemicals France also attended, as well as global steel producer ArcelorMittal.
Companies promoting solutions to reduce carbon emissions, like clean hydrogen and carbon sequestration, were also at the meeting.
Macron has launched plans to accelerate the development of renewable energy in the country, including offshore wind farms and solar power, as France is lagging behind some of its European neighbors on that.
He also announced earlier this year that France will build six new nuclear reactors as part of the country’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. France’s nuclear power provides about 67% of French electricity, more than any other country.
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2022-11-08T22:04:02+00:00
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wric.com
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https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/ap-macron-to-pressure-frances-most-climate-damaging-industries/
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BOO! Trick or Treat forecast improving
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - BOO! Happy Halloween everyone! We continue to keep an eye on showers pushing out of the region as we head through trick or treat hours tonight and that leads to some nicer weather through the week.
Tonight through Tomorrow Night
Most showers should be gone by the time our ghouls and goblins head out to grab their candy, but we do need to wrap them up a little because we’ve got some temperatures falling through the 60s during trick or treat time for most. Mostly cloudy skies will keep things from getting too cold too quick. In fact, we only fall down into the lower 50s as the last of our showers move out.
A day in between weak disturbances on Tuesday as we watch tonight’s system move out, but another weak system gather steam for the midweek time frame. As it stands, we’ll likely see some clouds work through the region during the day, but still see some sunshine as well. Only slightly above average as those highs settle in the middle to upper 60s. Clouds do start to increase after dark with lows staying mild in the upper 40s to near 50º.
Midweek and Beyond
Another weak system heads in our direction as we head into the day on Wednesday. Mostly cloudy skies to be expected in the afternoon with a few showers scattered throughout the region. Unfortunately, still doesn’t look like enough rain to put a dent in our drought status with only a few hundredths of an inch expected at best. Highs will stay around or just slightly above average in the middle to upper 60s. Partly cloudy skies will usher in another dry period as we head into the end of the week.
Models are not doing a great job for late in the week and into the weekend. But the idea is that a rather strong low will be getting going out to our west. Ahead of it, we’ll see some rather gusty southerly winds that will warm us up thanks to sunshine but that will also really heighten already high fire danger. We need to keep an eye on those chances as we head through the end of the week. Highs will be warm, into the lower to middle 70s.
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2022-11-01T02:04:43+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/2022/10/31/boo-trick-or-treat-forecast-improving/
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A large convoy carrying fighters from the Wagner private army was spotted entering Belarus from Russia early Saturday, a monitoring group reported after the country’s Defense Ministry said it planned for the mercenaries and Minsk’s own armed forces to conduct joint military drills.
The independent monitoring group Belaruski Hajun, which tracks the movements of armed forces in Belarus, said that at least 60 trucks, buses and other large vehicles crossed into the Eastern European country accompanied by Belarusian police.
The group didn’t immediately provide photos or videos of the vehicles but said they had license plates from Russian-occupied areas of eastern Ukraine, where Wagner mercenaries fought alongside Russian troops until a short-lived mutiny last month.
The convoy headed toward a military base outside Osipovichi, a town 230 kilometers (142 miles) north of the Ukrainian border, Belaruski Hajun said. Satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press this month showed rows of tent-like structures that appeared to have been built at the base between June 15 and June 30.
The authoritarian president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, said at the time that Minsk could use Wagner’s experience and expertise, and that he had offered the fighters an “abandoned military unit” to set up camp. That same week, a leader of an anti-Lukashenko guerrilla group told the AP that construction of a site for the mercenaries was underway near Osipovichi.
Ukraine’s Center for National Resistance, an arm of the Ukrainian defense ministry that assists guerrilla groups in Russia-occupied territory, said later Saturday that about 240 Wagner fighters, 40 trucks and “a large amount of weapons” had arrived in the Osipovichi area. It cited unspecified members of Belarus’ underground anti-Lukashenko opposition as the source of the information, which couldn’t be independently verified.
Separately, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service said Saturday that the force also had observed “some groups” of Wagner fighters crossing from Russia into Belarus. The spokesperson, Andriy Demchenko, made the remarks in an interview with the Ukrainska Pravda newspaper.
The Belarusian Defense Ministry said in an online statement late Friday that it had developed a “road map” with Wagner’s management for joint training exercises drills by the nation’s military personnel and the private mercenaries.
Earlier Friday, the Defense Ministry said that Wagner fighters had begun training Belarusian soldiers. A television channel affiliated with the ministry showed footage of fighters in black masks instructing soldiers on how to shoot and provide first aid.
On June 23, the Wagner group’s founder and leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, ordered his fighters to leave their camps in Ukraine and head toward Moscow to demand the removal of Russia’s defense minister and General Staff chief. The mutiny rattled Russia and posed the biggest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prigozhin’s one-time benefactor, during his decades in power.
In the revolt that lasted less than 24 hours, Wagner fighters swept through the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don and captured the military headquarters there, before driving to within about 200 kilometers (125 miles) of the Russian capital. Prigozhin had accused the senior Russian military leadership for months of bungling the war in Ukraine and starving his troops of ammunition.
Lukashenko then brokered a deal between Prigozhin and the Kremlin that shielded the Wagner leader and his men from prosecution, allowing Prigozhin to move to Belarus in exchange for ordering his mercenaries back to the camps.
Putin indicated on Friday that he intends to maintain Wagner as a single fighting force under its existing commander, while appearing to denigrate Prigozhin. His remarks, made in an interview with Russia’s Kommersant newspaper, seemed to reflect the Kremlin’s efforts to secure the loyalty of the mercenaries, who make up some of the most capable Russian forces in Ukraine.
Lukashenko previously allowed the Kremlin to use Belarusian territory to send troops and weapons into Ukraine. He has also welcomed a continued Russian armed presence in Belarus, including joint military camps and exercises, as well as the deployment of some of Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons there.
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2023-07-15T23:31:05+00:00
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upmatters.com
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https://www.upmatters.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-wagner-mercenaries-entering-belarus-as-minsk-announces-road-map-for-joint-military-drills/
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
7-2-2
(seven, two, two)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
7-2-2
(seven, two, two)
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2022-07-01T20:22:39+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Numbers-Midday-game-17279703.php
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year Hellas Construction has been ranked near the top at #86 on the 2022 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 600 Specialty Contractors List with reported revenues of $389M.
Hellas Construction specializes in construction and installation of sports surfacing materials and facility amenities including sports lighting. Hellas manufactures its own synthetic turf, track, and tennis materials at three Hellas owned factories. Hellas also owns and operates its own heavy construction equipment manned by specially trained and certified employee crews. This allows Hellas to control the supply chain, construction schedules, budgets, and project requirements without reliance upon independent third parties.
Hellas Construction's CEO and President Reed J. Seaton says, "Hellas Construction was founded in 2003 with the goal to help strengthen and build communities through athletic venues. To be named to the ENR Top 600 again is proof we're exceeding our goal in communities nationwide." Hellas operates turf manufacturing plants in Alabama and Georgia plus a polymers plant in Texas for court and track surfacing.
ENR is an American weekly magazine that provides news, analysis, data, and opinion for the construction industry worldwide. It is widely regarded as one of the construction industry's most authoritative publications.
Hellas has positioned hubs across the United States to serve local markets nation-wide. It has offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, Wichita, and Miami. Hellas has built NFL fields from coast to coast. The Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, and Green Bay Packers all play or practice on Hellas fields entering the 2023 NFL season.
Hellas Construction Inc. is America's largest sports contractor specializing in the manufacturing, construction and installation of sports surfaces and amenities and holds multiple patents (6,800,339, 7,838,096, 7,249,913, 7,364,634). By controlling the supply chain and building facilities with its own forces, Hellas can complete any turf, track, court, or sports lighting project – start to finish – without delay. For more information visit www.hellasconstruction.com.
AT&T Stadium is a retractable roof stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States. It serves as the home of the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL, who play in the NFC East Division. dallascowboys.com
SoFi Stadium is an unprecedented and unparalleled sports and entertainment destination built in Inglewood, CA, by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. The first indoor-outdoor stadium to be constructed, located on the site of the former Hollywood Park racetrack and is home to the LA Rams and LA Chargers. www.sofistadium.com
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Hellas Director of Communications
jpower@hellasconstruction.com
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2022-11-09T20:08:37+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/11/09/hellas-construction-ranks-86-2022-enr-top-600-list/
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A first-year program called Southwest Georgia Elite in the Albany-Lee County area has produced a team of 15 boys that will be traveling to Chicago during the first week of July to compete for the Pylon 7-on-7 Football National Championships in the 14-and-under division.
Southwest Georgia Elite players were working hard Saturday with a car wash on Dawson Avenue in Albany to raise the funds and then were on the field at Lee County High School Sunday afternoon at practice honing their skills to compete for that national title.
"We've got a special group of athletes," said head coach Clifford Johnson. "We have been practicing since January and had some really cold practices and now here we are in June when it's really hot and all of them still show up. They are talented and they work hard."
Most of the boys go to school in the Lee County system, but there are some who attend school in Albany. The team went to the regional competition in Knoxville in May and won the regional title and earned that spot in the national tournament.
Pylon is a 7-on-7 league that began in 2006 and has seen more than 3,200 of its competitors go to Division I universities and more than 300 who have been drafted into the National Football League.
"It is more than just football," said the coach. "We try to teach them some life skills, we feed them and when we take these kids places we try to make it an experience for them. We don't stay in cheap motels and we try to do the activities offered in that city. We are hoping to take them to some museums in Chicago."
Johnson said most of the boys come from single-parent homes with parents that are trying to find opportunities for their kids and keep them away from trouble.
"We are definitely trying to be a good influence," the coach said. "And we want them to turn around a be a good influence. The boys are going to be listening to somebody, so we want it to be a positive influence."
Johnson said the team has no sponsorships and has been raising money through car washes, community donations, the personal pockets of the families involved and the coaches. They have no additional fundraisers planned before their planned trip to Chicago, but would welcome donations to help the team pay for the expenses. Anyone wishing to donate can use the cash app @$creativeroads.
Once the national tournament is over, the boys will go right into football practice with their respective schools. There are 40 boys in the program total right now, with plans to expand to more teams next year that will include all of southwest Georgia.
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2022-06-13T04:29:00+00:00
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albanyherald.com
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https://www.albanyherald.com/sports/southwest-georgia-elite-taking-local-football-talent-to-pylon-7-on-7-national-championships/article_f2201d08-eac1-11ec-973c-c775f794fe99.html
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Watch: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivers State of the State Apr 19, 2023 Apr 19, 2023 Updated 41 min ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz acknowledges the crowd at the DFL election night party after winning reelection against Republican challenger Scott Jensen, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Abbie Parr Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save More From KIMT News 3 Local Austin woman injured in two-vehicle collision Updated Dec 2, 2021 Local Local law enforcement puts on crisis intervention training Updated Mar 2, 2023 Minnesota How Fast Minnesota’s Economy is Growing Updated Feb 11, 2023 News Rochester driver in Wabasha County collision Jun 3, 2022 Archive Hagedorn telephone town hall highlights Veteran Affairs issues Updated Dec 2, 2021 Minnesota No. 17 Minnesota routs Maryland 52-10 to stay unbeaten Updated Dec 5, 2021 Recommended for you
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2023-04-20T02:13:00+00:00
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kimt.com
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https://www.kimt.com/news/minnesota/watch-minnesota-gov-tim-walz-delivers-state-of-the-state/article_84cd5bc0-df0e-11ed-9a36-2f6b1649b93e.html
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Assuming he starts at first base on Opening Day, Anthony Rizzo will become the first person since Mark Teixeira in 2015 and 2016 to be the Yankees’ Opening Day first baseman in back-to-back years.
In the intervening years, Greg Bird, Tyler Austin, Luke Voit and Jay Bruce have handled the role. Bird actually did so twice, but they were not in consecutive seasons. Since Teixeira retired following the 2016 campaign, the Yankees have employed 11 men that played at least half of their games in pinstripes as a first baseman. This means that people like DJ LeMahieu and Chase Headley, who moonlighted as first basemen but primarily played elsewhere, do not count for the purpose of this exercise.
According to Baseball-Reference, the most valuable of those 11 true first baseman was Voit. Rizzo, who only joined the team 17 months ago, is already second to Voit in Wins Above Replacement. The most shocking part is who comes next, though. Despite playing in a grand total of six games for the Yankees, Ji-Man Choi ranks as the Yankees’ third-best first baseman since the start of 2017, per Baseball-Reference’s version of WAR.
After Choi, the only other people to post a positive WAR total were Mike Ford and Garrett Cooper. Austin clocked in at exactly 0.0, with the likes of Bird, forgotten pandemic legend Chris Gittens and 2021 Opening Day starter Bruce all coming in below zero.
At such a talent-rich position, and one that does not require a high level of defense or athleticism, the Yankees have somehow struggled immensely to find any level of consistency. When you factor in the bandbox dimensions of Yankee Stadium, which reward home run hitters tremendously, it’s even more curious that the Yankees have had such a hard time finding a solid first baseman, a position flush with power hitters.
The hope is that the club can flush all of those putrid memories for now. Rizzo is, full stop, a much better player than anybody else the Yankees have trotted out in the post-Teixeira days. His professional approach at the plate, coupled with a level-headed demeanor born from years of big-game experience, make him a perfect running mate for Aaron Judge, who he has become very close with since joining the team. It’s not a stretch to say that if Rizzo had left in free agency this offseason, the chances of Judge doing so would have increased as well.
On the field, Rizzo has also ingratiated himself well. Over 179 games with the Bombers, he’s responsible for 40 home runs, 96 RBI, and an .804 OPS. Amongst the Yankee regulars, Rizzo was the second-best hitter on the team last season. His high on-base, low strikeout numbers are what the Yankees have hoped to get from LeMahieu, whose recent string of injuries have kept him out of the lineup and zapped much of his slugging percentage, something that Rizzo has had no issue keeping above .400. With the new rules about defensive shifting coming into effect in 2023, there will also be more room for Rizzo to find some additional base hits.
Not for nothing, Rizzo has also been very candid about his desire to be a Yankee. While many players are reluctantly thrown into the spotlight upon their New York arrival, Rizzo has handled the trappings of the Yankee lifestyle well, using the expertise he gained from a decade in the intense Chicago media market. During his virtual press conference in November welcoming him back to the Yankees, the 33-year-old admitted that he considered the Astros’ offer, but ultimately spurred them because he “loves being a Yankee”, noting that being “part of this iconic franchise is amazing.”
Rizzo now occupies a place in the Yankee ecosystem similar to Johnny Damon in the late-2000s. Both players arrived with a championship already in tow, and while neither were ever asked to be the superstar, the team elevates to an entirely different level when they’re playing well. While Damon supported Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez in a star-studded lineup, Rizzo is closer in skill level to Judge and Giancarlo Stanton than Damon was to his more famous teammates. A rejuvenated Rizzo — he said the back troubles that tripped him up last year were completely gone by the playoffs and have not affected his offseason workouts at all — has the potential to join Judge and Stanton in the 35-dinger club, a place where 2019 Gleyber Torres is the only person who’s been granted entry in the last ten years.
Health provided, there’s also no reason to believe Rizzo will slow down. He still finds himself in the 75th percentile or better of some very important modern offensive categories, including max exit velocity (91st), expected slugging percentage (81st), walk rate (79th) and barrel percentage (76th). Another great sign for Yankee fans is that Rizzo, as he should, made a concerted effort last season to start elevating the ball more often. In his 12th year in the bigs, Rizzo posted his highest ever fly ball percentage and lowest ever ground ball rate. He also pulled the ball more frequently than any other year of his career, save for the 49-game cup of coffee he got as a Padres’ rookie in 2011.
The results — unsurprisingly for a guy in the launch pad environments of the American League East — were 32 homers, tying his career high. Rizzo also had the highest isolated power (slugging percentage minus batting average) of his career. While selling out for power has doomed the Yankees in the recent past, Rizzo possesses enough of a varied skill set that the foundation of a great all-around hitter are still there. Now he’s just hitting more balls that have a potential to do serious damage.
With a fresh two-year extension in his pocket, Rizzo looks to finally be the guy to put a stop to the Yankees’ revolving door at first base. Like with Teixeira though, the last guy to bring any stability to the cold corner, Rizzo delivering a World Series to the Bronx is the best way to leave a truly meaningful legacy.
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2022-12-19T21:13:48+00:00
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bostonherald.com
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https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/12/19/anthony-rizzo-provides-stability-at-first-base-that-yankees-have-needed-for-years/
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ADC rebrand to Upshop recognizes total store retail operations technology capabilities
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Data Corporation (ADC), global pioneer of total store operations, announces an extensive rebranding effort to reflect the company's accelerated vision and growth. Upshop promises to deliver a simplified, smarter, more connected platform for retailers and associates by synchronizing Fresh, Packaged, and eCommerce operations.
ADC has been a visionary in Fresh operations for over thirty years in 28,000+ grocery and convenience locations. In 2019, the company re-architected from on-premise to cloud-based SaaS as a first step in driving associate usability and adoption. This past year has seen eCommerce fulfillment orchestration and expiration date management capability integrations to pioneer a singular platform for total store operations.
"AFS chose Upshop because it enables our store teams to focus on fresh," said Associated Food Stores Systems and Integration Director, Greg Welling. "Upshop provides our customers with a fresher experience while making our store teams more efficient at the same time. The combination is a win-win that drives customer loyalty and improves AFS store success."
Sync up your people, products, and processes with one singular platform for store operations. Upshop provides retailers the end-to-end visibility necessary to increase sales, cut waste, and improve labor efficiency; gaining a pivotal, competitive edge to win and maintain loyalty with shoppers.
Upshop has been pioneering store operations technology for over 30 years; delivering SaaS-based solutions which offer a simplified, smarter, more connected solution to retail store associates. The business leveraged the technology of leading products FreshIQ®, ShopperKit, and Date Check Pro to synchronize one platform, providing retailers the visibility needed to increase sales, cut waste, and streamline labor efficiencies. Over 145+ retail chain accounts trust our software in over 28,000+ stores, 9 countries, and 3 continents.
CONTACT:
Mike Weber, CMO
mike.weber@upshop.com
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2022-08-18T12:43:55+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/08/18/introducing-upshop-total-store-operations-platform/
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The Seeing Past Sight Gala Will Also Celebrate the Naming of Ms. Ireland as the Organization's Ambassador
NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Foreseeable Future Foundation (FFF), a leading national nonprofit organization advocating for the visually impaired and blind community through educational awareness events as well as funding athletic endeavors, will honor fashion icon, entrepreneur, and human rights advocate Kathy Ireland at the organization's annual Seeing Past Sight gala, taking place on the evening of May 16, 2023 at New York's Tribeca 360. The gala will also celebrate Ms. Ireland serving as the organization's Ambassador. The announcement was made by Griffin Pinkow, Founder and CEO of Foreseeable Future Foundation.
"We are delighted to honor Kathy at our annual gala and are thrilled that she will serve as Ambassador for Foreseeable Future Foundation," says Griffin, who founded the organization in 2017. "Many of our supporters are in the fashion and finance industries, where Kathy has deep roots, and they, like us, have enormous respect and admiration for Kathy's accomplishments not only in business, but for her human rights advocacy and philanthropic endeavors. As we continue to spread our mission, Kathy's guidance in expanding our reach in the sports and entertainment world will undoubtedly prove to be invaluable to our cause."
"It is an honor to serve as Ambassador for Foreseeable Future Foundation," says Ms. Ireland, Chair, CEO and Chief Designer of kathy ireland® Worldwide, the 19th most powerful brand in the world, according to License Global. "When we were first introduced to Griffin by our company's fashion leader Lee Mandelbaum, we were struck by his enormous heart and uncompromising devotion to making the world a more fulfilling place for the visually impaired and blind community. His personal journey, his strength, and his accomplishments, truly inspire us all. All of us at kathy ireland® Worldwide are looking forward to working with him and the entire FFF team in bringing more awareness to this wonderful organization that has changed the lives of so many people and their families." https://foreseeablefuture.org/gala/
Foreseeable Future Foundation's mission is to advocate for the visually impaired and blind community through educational awareness events as well as through funding athletic endeavors – including securing equipment and in person attendance. Since its inception, Foreseeable Future Foundation has impacted the lives of over 5,000 visually impaired and blind individuals and their families.
Griffin Pinkow's perseverance through the struggle of slowly losing his sight during his teenage years has truly inspired many. He has run four marathons, and is now attempting to make the Paralympic Team in Tandem Cycling, all before the age of 30.
For more information on Foreseeable Future Foundation and Seeing Past Sight, please visit www.ForseeableFutureFoundation.org
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NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) between November 4, 2021 and April 4, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important December 12, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Block 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 Block class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9176 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 December 12, 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, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Block lacked adequate protocols restricting access to customer sensitive information; (2) as a result, a former employee was able to download certain reports of Block's subsidiary, Cash App Investing, containing full customer names and brokerage account numbers, as well as brokerage portfolio value, brokerage portfolio holdings and/or stock trading activity; (3) as a result, Block was reasonably likely to suffer significant damage, including reputational harm; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendant's positive statements about Block's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Block class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9176 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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2022-12-05T21:22:21+00:00
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Korean-American feminine care brand Rael secures milestone investment led by Colopl Next and Signite Partners, targeting continued product innovation and global expansion
LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rael, the holistic personal care brand focused on clean period care, intimate care, and skincare, today announced the close of a $35 million Series B investment. This investment represents the largest amount raised in the US feminine care category to date and brings Rael's total funding to $59 million since the company was founded in 2017. The round was led by Colopl Next, the venture capital arm of Colopl, and Signite Partners, the corporate venture capital firm of Shinsegae Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Korea. The funding was also joined by Aarden Partners, ST Capital, and existing investors including Mirae Asset and Unilever Ventures.
Founded by three Korean-American women, including CEO Yanghee Paik, Rael first launched in the U.S. and expanded to South Korea, where the organic category represents over 30 percent of the total feminine care market in comparison to less than 10 percent in the United States. The latest investment is indicative of Rael's ongoing success as the company continues its rapid expansion, becoming a top-selling brand in the US and Korea and expanding to 12 other international countries.
"We've been very impressed by Rael's growth trajectory and strong customer loyalty and believe they're poised for exceptional growth as an innovator and disruptor in the wellness space," said Jeffery Lim, Managing Partner at Signite Partners. "We are excited to support Rael as it continues to scale its business and make holistic women's wellness a seamless and approachable experience for all women around the world."
With this investment, Rael plans to continue its product innovation led by its development team based in South Korea, expand its 360-degree approach to women's wellness, accelerate growth at retail by expanding partnerships and investing in brand and trade marketing, and advancing its global expansion. Rael is also expanding its executive leadership team, announcing industry veteran Lauren Consiglio as President, who was formerly a senior marketing executive at Unilever and L'Oreal. Consiglio brings over 20 years of CPG experience and will be responsible for strengthening Rael's unique positioning as a holistic wellness brand for women and growing its retail and DTC business in the US.
"We started Rael with a mission to improve women's wellness by leveraging novel technology from Korea, bringing organic, high-performing, comfortable products to the marketplace. Now, five years later, the company has evolved greatly, but our commitment to bringing women cleaner and more effective personal care solutions throughout their hormonal cycle has stayed the same," said Yanghee Paik, CEO and co-founder of Rael. "We're excited that with this new capital and strategic investors, we'll be able to continue pushing the envelope in terms of product innovation to truly become a holistic wellness brand. We're also looking to amplify our marketing to reach more customers and support our retail expansion while maintaining our leadership on Amazon. Ultimately, we want to become a global household brand and believe our new investors will be very helpful in accelerating our global expansion, especially in Asia."
Rael is working to cultivate a world where everyone can access safe and natural period care and is raising the standard of holistic personal care and wellness by developing clean, effective products.
Rael is made by women for all people who bleed. Founded by three Korean American women in Los Angeles, including CEO Yanghee Paik in 2017, Rael empowers women to make healthier choices for their bodies through its safe and high-performance personal care products accessible to women around the world. Thoughtfully designed with natural and sustainable materials, Rael's products are manufactured with cutting-edge South Korean manufacturing technology to deliver the latest innovations in feminine and skin care, providing a 360° holistic solution for the modern woman. Rael products can be found at getrael.com, as well as major retailers including Amazon, Target, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens. Rael is backed by Unilever Ventures, BAM Ventures, PGVC, Softbank Ventures Asia, and Atinum Partners among others.
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2022-05-25T11:56:36+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/05/25/rael-raises-35m-series-b-funding-largest-investment-feminine-care-category-date/
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — A man wielding a large ax was shot by police after allegedly trying to get inside a Florida elementary school on Friday.
Duval County Schools Superintendent Diana Greene said the man tried to get into Ruth Upson Elementary School through two different doors, First Coast News reported. The school then locked down.
A school safety assistant followed the man off campus to a nearby church, where Duval County Schools police officers confronted him. Police said they ordered the man to drop the ax, but he refused and was shot once by an officer.
Police later identified the man as 37-year-old David Hurley, according to First Coast News. He remained hospitalized in critical condition Saturday.
Hurley faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, trespassing on school property with a firearm or other weapon, and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, first responder or security guard.
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2022-10-10T16:09:51+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/news/florida-officer-shoots-ax-wielding-man-accused-of-trying-to-enter-elementary-school/
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania judge has recommended the state’s high court impose civil contempt penalties against a Republican-majority county government that this summer secretly allowed a third party to copy data from voting machines used in the 2020 election lost by former President Donald Trump.
Commonwealth Court President Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer’s 77-page report issued late Friday said the July inspection and copying of computer data from machines rented by Fulton County was a willful violation of a court order designed to prevent evidence from being spoiled.
She recommended that the justices find that the county, based on the actions of Republican Commissioners Stuart Ulsh and Randy Bunch, “engaged in vexatious, obdurate, and bad faith conduct” in their lawsuit against the Department of State over whether a 2021 inspection by another outside group meant the machines could no longer be used.
Cohn Jubelirer, an elected Republican, recommended that the county be ordered to pay some of the state’s legal fees and that the Dominion Voting Systems Inc. machines in question be turned over to a third party for safekeeping at the county’s expense.
Dominion has been the subject of right-wing conspiracy theories about the election supposedly being stolen from Trump. It has since filed a number of defamation lawsuits against his allies and right-wing broadcasters.
Messages seeking comment were left Friday and Saturday for Pottstown lawyer Thomas J. Carroll, who represents Fulton County, Ulsh and Bunch. Messages were left Saturday for Ulsh, and Bunch did not answer his phone.
The judge noted that during a three-day hearing earlier this month, Ulsh and Bunch invoked their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination “in response to the vast majority of questions asked of them on direct examination.”
Cohn Jubelirer’s report was commissioned by the state Supreme Court after lawyers for acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman sought a contempt order. The request for the order was based on Bunch and Ulsh’s disclosure in separate litigation in September that Speckin Forensics LLC of Lansing, Michigan, had copied hard drives in July from Democracy Suite 5.5A voting machines that Fulton County had rented from Dominion.
The Department of State ordered the county to stop using its rented Dominion machines after Bunch and Ulsh allowed one group, Wake TSI, access to them as part of an effort to help Trump’s failed efforts to reverse his defeat. Fulton County, Bunch and Ulsh sued to challenge the state’s order that the machines could not be used in future elections, and Fulton County has since been using other machines.
“All chain of custody has been broken, and it is now impossible to determine what the state of the Dominion Voting Equipment was immediately after the Wake TSI Inspection,” Cohn Jubelirer wrote. “That is, the Speckin Inspection rendered the voting equipment unreliable as evidence of what Wake TSI did, and it is impossible to reverse that effect.”
The Department of State had told counties they were not allowed to provide others such access to voting machines. Ulsh and Bunch were moments away from permitting a third group, Envoy Sage LLC, to inspect the machines in January when the state Supreme Court put that on hold. The inspection planned in January was to involve computers, electronic poll books, ballot scanners and possibly more.
Litigation over the Envoy Sage inspection and the state’s order prohibiting outside access was planned for Supreme Court oral argument last month before the Department of State notified the justices of the Speckin inspection and sought penalties. The high court took the matter off its calendar and asked Cohn Jubelirer to investigate.
Cohn Jubelirer said the justices should not grant Chapman’s request that they dismiss the lawsuit that Fulton County, Ulsh and Bunch have pending against her. Instead, Cohn Jubelirer said that during the ongoing litigation any facts related to the machine inspections should be “conclusively established” in Chapman’s favor.
Rural Fulton County is overwhelmingly Republican and gave Trump more than 85% of its vote in 2020.
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2022-11-20T16:35:39+00:00
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myfox8.com
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https://myfox8.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-judge-backs-penalties-against-county-in-voting-machine-case/
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – About 10 years ago, Behman Zakeri stepped into the “Goonies” house in Astoria and told the owner he’d like to buy the home someday.
Now he’s made that dream a reality.
On Wednesday, the Kansas City native closed on the property. He purchased the famous Victorian-era home for $1,650,777.
“This was a purchase for ‘Goonies’ fans. This was a purchase for the community. This was a purchase to preserve a landmark and to do the right thing for all those Goonies,” Zakeri said.
Zakeri, an entrepreneur who still lives in Kansas City, considers himself a “Goonie.” He saw “The Goonies” movie in theaters in 1985 and has been a dedicated fan since then.
He didn’t have many ties to the Pacific Northwest before buying the home, but his childhood best friend, Michael Eakin, had lived in the Seattle and Portland areas. Eakin purchased the home adjacent to the “Goonies” house in Astoria – another sign Zakeri was meant to become the new owner.
“So, we’re going to end up being neighbors again after all these years, from Kansas City to Astoria! It’s so magical,” Zakeri said.
The new owner loves just about anything from ‘80s pop culture. He and Eakin visited the “Goonies” house for the film’s 30th anniversary in 2015. At the time, owner Sandi Preston let the two men come inside for a tour.
“We went up in the attic and I told Sandi, I was like, ‘I’d like to buy this house someday if you ever sell it,’ and she said, ‘You and a million other people,’” Zakeri recalled.
He put his money where his mouth was and now the iconic house is his to do what he wants with it – and he already has big ideas.
The first thing he’d like to do is reconstruct the elaborate contraption in the front yard that’s used in the movie to open the gate. But if people want that gate to open, Zakeri said they’re going to need to do the Truffle Shuffle.
He’d also like to install a screen door on the house, just in case Data needs to zipline in from the neighbor’s house.
As for the interior of the house, Zakeri is envisioning lots of wallpaper and ’80s-style furniture.
Over the years, neighbors have complained about the traffic caused by tourists visiting the home. After news broke that the home had a new owner, The Daily Astorian reported that residents feared the home could become even more commercialized.
Zakeri made no mention of turning the home into a business but said he wants it to remain a site that fans can continue to visit and enjoy. The house will be a second residence for Zakeri and his family, so he expects visitors to be respectful as they take their pictures.
“We’re not here to cause problems. The ‘Goonies’ traffic is what it is,” he said.
“The Goonies” house was at the top of Zakeri’s ‘80s pop-culture wish list, but he said if he could purchase another iconic home from a movie it would be the McFly residence from “Back To The Future.” The next item he’s on the hunt for is the original almanac from that movie.
Zakeri said he’s already received offers from engineers to help him rebuild contraptions on the house to replicate those in the movie. He’s excited to get started on the work and share it with other “Goonies” in the world.
“The Goonies” movie is based on a story by Steven Spielberg. It follows the adventures of a group of young friends as they embark on a treasure hunt and try to protect their homes from being foreclosed.
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2023-01-14T22:34:38+00:00
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myfox8.com
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https://myfox8.com/news/entertainment/new-goonies-house-owner-this-was-a-purchase-to-preserve-a-landmark/
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Pedro Vite scored just before halftime and the Vancouver Whitecaps used an own-goal by Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei in the second half to post a 2-0 victory over the Sounders on Saturday night.
Vite's second netter of the season was unassisted, coming in the 44th minute to give Vancouver (4-4-6) a 1-0 lead.
Frei's own-goal came in the 58th minute and completed the scoring.
The Whitecaps beat Seattle (7-5-2) for a second straight time at home after ending a 15-match winless streak with a 2-1 victory last September.
Yohei Takaoka made one save to earn the clean sheet for the Whitecaps. Frei had four saves for the Sounders.
Vancouver had advantages of 17-8 in shots and 5-1 in shots on goal.
The Sounders entered the match with three wins in its last six away from home after posting just three victories in its previous 28 road matches.
It marks the first time that the Whitecaps have beaten the Sounders and the Portland Timbers at home in the same season. Vancouver beat Portland 1-0 earlier this season.
Vancouver improves to 4-0-2 in its last six home matches. The Whitecaps have 21 wins since moving back to BC Place in August of 2021, second only to the 22 wins of defending-champion Los Angeles FC.
Vancouver travels to play St. Louis City on Saturday. Seattle returns home to host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
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2023-05-21T06:24:19+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/vite-own-goal-lead-whitecaps-to-2-0-victory-over-18110736.php
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Shareholders with $250,000 losses or more are encouraged to contact the firm.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Affirm Holdings, Inc. ("Affirm" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AFRM).
Class Period: February 12, 2021 – December 15, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: February 6, 2023
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Affirm lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/affirm-holdings-inc-1/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Affirm's BNPL service facilitated excessive consumer debt, regulatory arbitrage, and data harvesting; (2) the foregoing subjected Affirm to a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and enforcement action; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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2023-01-13T15:33:44+00:00
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/01/13/afrm-investors-have-opportunity-lead-affirm-holdings-inc-securities-fraud-lawsuit/
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5-year-old dies after RSV complications, family says
SHOSHONE, Idaho (KMVT/Gray News) – A 5-year-old girl in Idaho died after suffering complications from RSV and pneumonia, the family said.
Willow Edwards got sick in December and never got better.
A friend close to the family told KMVT Willow’s mother took her to a hospital in Shoshone, Idaho when she noticed the little girl gasping to breathe.
Willow died after being flown to a hospital in Boise. The family said the RSV turned into pneumonia.
“It’s hard to lose people that have lived their life and gone through everything, and where Willow didn’t even get a chance at that, just because she didn’t have enough time, she wasn’t strong enough it’s a hard one,” family friend Erica Jacobson said.
The South Central Public Health District says the death hasn’t been confirmed to them yet, but RSV is very common in young children, and it can get severe very quickly.
“If their symptoms are getting really, really bad, they aren’t eating anything, not willing to get out of bed at all, coupled with that shortness of breath, and not drinking water, that’s the time to go to the doctor,” said Jacob Ward, an epidemiologist with the SCPHD.
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2023-01-12T19:24:32+00:00
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atlantanewsfirst.com
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https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/01/12/5-year-old-dies-after-rsv-complications-family-says/
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NEW YORK (AP) — Filmmaker Paul Haggis took the witness stand Wednesday in the trial of a rape lawsuit against him, but he didn’t immediately discuss the sexual assault claims of five women who have testified.
Instead, the Oscar-winning screenwriter and director began what could be days of testimony by focusing on his yearslong clash with the Church of Scientology.
Haggis’ lawyers have been trying to suggest that the suit might be the product of a Scientology plot against him, though they haven’t provided direct proof of a connection between the star-studded church and his accusers, only one of whom is suing. Her lawyers, and the church, call the argument a bogus conspiracy theory.
Haggis said he was nervous but “very happy” to testify.
“For five years, I’ve been unable to clear my name, and now I will,” he told jurors.
The plaintiff, publicist Haleigh Breest, earlier gave the jury an extensive account of the alleged 2013 rape. Breest, 36, sued in 2017 for unspecified damages; there are no criminal charges in the case.
Haggis, 69, contends that the encounter was consensual.
A sometimes tearful Haggis acknowledged having “a number of affairs” while married to his second wife, actor Deborah Rennard, from 1997 until a 2010 separation and a divorce six years later.
Haggis, known for writing the early-2000s best picture Oscar winners “Million Dollar Baby” and “Crash,” hasn’t yet given the jury his account of what happened after he and Breest went to his Manhattan apartment following a movie premiere. He also hasn’t detailed his interactions with the four other women who testified that he sexually assaulted them on separate occasions between 1996 and 2015.
His testimony thus far has largely focused on his decades-long membership and highly publicized split in roughly 2009 with Scientology, a system of beliefs, teachings and rituals focused on spiritual growth. It was founded by science fiction and fantasy author L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s.
Haggis’ lawyers have floated the notion that the church somehow generated the lawsuit to take down a famous dissenter, though they’ve agreed there’s no evidence that Breest has any ties to the religion. Nor have any witnesses testified that they know of a link between Scientology and Breest’s lawyers or between the faith and Haggis’ other accusers.
But one of Haggis’ lawyers, Priya Chaudhry, has said the “circumstantial evidence of Scientology’s involvement here will be powerful.”
The defense has had ex-Scientologists, including one of his daughters, relate what they portrayed as church efforts to scrounge up damaging information about him or his family after he left the organization and called it “a cult” in a 2011 New Yorker article.
“I was part of what ultimately was a very corrupt organization,” he told jurors Wednesday.
The church has said Haggis is trying to shame his accusers with an “absurd and patently false” theory.
“The church has nothing to do with the claims against Haggis, nor does it have any relation to the attorneys behind the case,” the organization said in a statement as the trial opened.
The Associated Press generally doesn’t identify people who allege they have been sexually assaulted unless they come forward publicly, as Breest has done.
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2022-11-02T21:08:51+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/ap-filmmaker-haggis-testifies-in-rape-lawsuit-against-him/
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Chas McCormick hit a tiebreaking home run off Frankie Montas leading off the eighth inning and the Houston Astros got a scoreless effort from their bullpen, beating the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Tuesday night.
McCormick was in a 2 for 23 funk but snapped out of it with his second three-hit game of the season. He also had an RBI single in the fifth.
That was enough on a night when five Houston relievers combined for five scoreless innings of four-hit ball after starter Cristian Javier departed after throwing 85 pitches in four innings.
Phil Maton, Ryne Stanek, Rafael Montero (3-0) and Héctor Neris retired three batters each. Ryan Pressly pitched the ninth for his ninth save.
The Astros entered the night with a 2.48 bullpen ERA, lowest in the majors.
After McCormick hit a 2-2 pitch from Montas to deep center to put Houston ahead 2-1, the Astros drew four consecutive walks off Zach Jackson to force in another run.
Montas (2-5) struck out five in seven innings but remained winless since April 18. He allowed seven hits and two runs.
Javier gave up four hits in four innings in his sixth start, allowing Cristian Pache’s RBI single.
WHAT’S THE COUNT
Umpires were forced to call for a replay review on the count in the first inning following the fourth pitch to Houston No. 2 hitter Michael Brantley. Confusion apparently arose around the second pitch of the game, a 96 mph sinker on the outside which home plate umpire Manny González called a ball before using his right hand to slightly adjust his facemask, which some mistook for a strike call. When the count got to 3-1, A’s manager Mark Kotsay came out and questioned González. After a brief conversation with crew chief CB Bucknor, the New York replay center was notified and the 3-1 count was confirmed.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Astros: Jose Altuve went 0 for 3 with a walk after coming out of Monday’s game following a collision with Oakland 1B Christian Bethancourt.
Athletics: 3B Kevin Smith was held out with a knee contusion.
UP NEXT
Astros RHP Justin Verlander (6-2, 2.03 ERA) has 14 career wins against Oakland but last faced the A’s in 2019. LHP Cole Irvin (2-2, 3.15) is winless in two starts since coming off the injured list.
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2022-06-01T05:25:18+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mlb/mccormick-late-hr-astros-bullpen-crisp-in-3-1-win-over-as/2022/06/01/35df1d98-e16a-11ec-ae64-6b23e5155b62_story.html
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MLB suspends Yanks’ Donaldson for 1 game for ‘Jackie’ remark
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has suspended Josh Donaldson for one game after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson on Saturday.
Donaldson also was fined an undisclosed amount.
The punishment was announced Monday by Michael Hill, the senior vice president of on-field operations for MLB.
Donaldson has elected to appeal the penalty.
Shortly before the suspension was announced, the Yankees said Donaldson had been put on the COVID-19 injured list.
AL East-leading New York is slated to open a three-game series against Baltimore, and then head to Tampa Bay for a four-game set beginning on Thursday.
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2022-05-24T02:36:18+00:00
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wbbjtv.com
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https://www.wbbjtv.com/2022/05/23/mlb-suspends-yanks-donaldson-for-1-game-for-jackie-remark/
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CHICAGO (AP) — Eight-year-old Cooper Roberts is back home after more than two months of treatment for injuries from a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, his family said Thursday.
The attack this past summer killed seven and wounded dozens, including Cooper’s mother, Keely Roberts, and his twin brother, Luke, who have since recovered.
Cooper was shot in the back, and the bullet ripped through his body, severely damaging his aorta, liver, esophagus and spinal cord before exiting through his chest. He was taken first to Highland Park Hospital where he underwent a life-saving surgery, then spent in-patient stays at Comer Children’s Hospital and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago.
“We are at a total loss of words to express how filled with gratitude, love and wholeness we now feel given that we are able to finally have Cooper back at home,” the family said in a statement. “He is able to live once again with his twin brother, Luke, and resume being one another’s very best playmates.”
Cooper, the youngest of six children who adores his French bulldog puppy, George, is partially paralyzed and unable to play sports or on most playgrounds, as he once loved to do.
“For all the love that he has come back to, there are so many painful reminders of what he has lost,” his parents said, adding that “there is no word” to describe Cooper’s pain when he sees his bike he can no longer ride or his old soccer jersey.
The family’s home is no longer fully accessible for Cooper, who uses a wheelchair. The family is figuring out how they will renovate or build a new home.
“This ‘new normal’ we are just starting during this transition home is hard; really, really hard,” his parents said. But they know “he will show the entire world that love really does win in the end.”
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Claire Savage is a corps members for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
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2022-09-23T15:27:42+00:00
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kron4.com
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https://www.kron4.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-boy-shot-in-july-4-parade-massacre-returns-home-to-family/
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(The Hill) – Former Vice President Al Gore said fixing issues with American democracy is necessary to properly address climate change.
Gore told NBC News’s Chuck Todd in an interview that will air on “Meet the Press” on Sunday that public sentiment on climate issues is changing in favor of supporting urgent action, but a “broken” democracy is preventing progress from happening.
“In order to solve the climate crisis, we’re going to have to pay attention to the democracy crisis,” he said.
Gore said Congress cannot pass climate legislation for the same reason it is unable to pass legislation to ban assault rifles.
He said the Senate’s filibuster, which requires most legislation to receive 60 votes to advance, should be eliminated and that “big money” plays too influential a role in politics.
With the Senate evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans 50-50, Democrats would need at least 10 Republican votes to pass most bills.
Democrats have attempted to use reconciliation, a process in the Senate that allows legislation on budget issues to move forward by a simple majority, but they have struggled to pass major climate legislation in that manner during the Biden administration.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has on multiple occasions come out against the climate spending measures that congressional Democrats have put forward, declaring his opposition last week to including climate provisions in a reconciliation bill before Labor Day.
Gore said President Biden is attempting to have the United States serve as a leader to the world on climate change, but he realistically has a “49-51 Senate on everything related to climate” and a “razor-thin majority” in the House.
After Manchin announced his opposition to the including spending to fight climate change in the reconciliation package, Biden vowed to take executive action on climate change. He is reportedly considering declaring a national climate emergency, which would grant him additional power on the issue, but he has not yet done so.
Gore said the public needs to elect more “pro-climate” senators and representatives from both parties to enact more pro-climate policies.
“We do have the solutions. And I think these extreme events that are getting steadily worse and more severe are really beginning to change minds,” he said. “We have to have unity as a nation to come together and stop making this a political football. It shouldn’t be a partisan issue.”
He said renewable energy from wind and solar is now more affordable than electricity from fossil fuels in almost the entire world.
Gore said Biden has reversed some of the “terrible policies” of former President Trump but needs congressional action to take the “bold steps” that are needed on the climate. He said the president can and should still take steps like switching the U.S. Postal Service’s new fleet to electric vehicles and no longer approving any additional fossil-fuel development on federal lands.
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2022-07-25T19:59:41+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/news/al-gore-america-must-address-democracy-crisis-to-solve-climate-crisis/
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First New Album in Six Years Out September 30 via T-BOY/UMe
Fall Tour Launches Tour September 17 at Central Florida Metal Fest
"Mind Right" Out Now
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Texas hard rock stalwarts DROWNING POOL are proud to officially announce Strike A Nerve, their first new record since 2016. In addition, the band have released "Mind Right," the first, intense taste of Strike A Nerve and a perfect re-introduction to the band for the 2020s. Their heaviest record to date, Strike A Nerve will be released on CD, 180-gram vinyl and digital on September 30 via T-BOY/UMe available for pre-order here.
"This record is so badass, it's perfect. It's the four of us doing what we do to the best of our abilities," says Drowning Pool vocalist Jasen Moreno. "The band is tight in every way. We're firing off on all cylinders. We're at the top of our game. There are all different ways of saying it, but it all amounts to the same thing - the results are just magic. From the way the record sounds, to the writing of it, to the production, to the look of it - it's just a perfect Drowning Pool record. None of us could ask for anything more..."
"Strike a Nerve is the most exciting and intense music from Drowning Pool to date," adds longtime Drowning Pool guitarist CJ Pierce. "We've stayed true to the core sound people know from us, but we've taken everything we do to another level. We've been writing music together for over twenty years - half of that with Jasen - and this album is more refined and more true to who we are than anything we've done before. Sometimes it's heavier than we've ever been, sometimes it's lighter, and sometimes we go in a direction that surprises even us - but it's always just brutally honest, and that comes through in every track."
"'Mind Right' started with the core Drowning Pool sound, then really dug into our southern metal roots," continues Pierce about lead single "Mind Right."This song was written not long after Vinnie Paul died, as a tribute of sorts to him and Dime and a way for us to to honor the impact Pantera had on our local Dallas scene. It's probably the heaviest song we've recorded, but it's the perfect way to close Strike A Nerve; like the title of the song says, we all need to get our minds right. We need to see what's going on around us, stand up for what we believe in, and always focus on the bigger picture. We can't wait to play this one live!"
Drowning Pool have long been hailed as champions of blue-collar hard rock and metal, not just because of their consistently incendiary live shows and vastly impressive catalog, but because of the trials and tribulations that have marked their career. They aren't unique in that regard. What they are is resilient, their everyman, working-class ethos and stubborn perseverance creating a bond few bands ever realize.
Strike A Nerve was inspired by wearing life's battle scars on our sleeves. Those bumps and bruises got magnified during the worldwide COVID lockdowns; lockdowns that started mere months after Drowning Pool completed recording, mixing and mastering Strike A Nerve, an 11-song tour-de-force through the torn and battered psyche of a band. Written and recorded before the pandemic that halted the world in its tracks for more than two years, Strike A Nerve became more poignant with its time on the shelf.
The title track and "Racing To A Red Light" are mid-tempo burners like we haven't heard from Drowning Pool before, the band's heightened sense of melody coupling with white hot hooks and irresistible choruses. "Can you hear an empty stage, can you hear tomorrow rage… I can't go forward because I can't be heard," Moreno testifies on "Strike A Nerve" – again, a song written and recorded years before the world careened into its current state. "Stay And Bleed" and "Down In The Dirt" are instant Drowning Pool classics, their punishing grooves making the jarring and somber ballad "Everything But You" even more impactful: "I hate everyone and everything, but you…" From the softest song the band has ever recorded, to their heaviest in album closer "Mind Right," an homage to their hometown friends and brothers Pantera.
Formed by Pierce, Benton and Luce in Dallas, TX in 1996, Drowning Pool began as an instrumental trio, named after the 1975 film The Drowning Pool. The group enlisted singer Dave Williams to join their fold three years later and the band signed with Wind-up Records which released Sinner in 2001. Williams died tragically on tour August 14, 2002, stricken by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, an undiagnosed heart condition. Sinner stands as his only studio album with Drowning Pool. Jasen Moreno has fronted the band since 2012. In addition to being Drowning Pool's longest-tenured frontman, he is also the only singer to record three studio albums with the band.
Drowning Pool is Jasen Moreno (Vocals), CJ Pierce (Guitar,) Stevie Benton (Bass), and Mike Luce (Drums). STRIKE A NERVE was produced by Shawn McGhee and Drowning Pool and will be released on September 30 via T-BOY/UMe. "Mind Right" is out now on all DSPs.
CD / DIGITAL TRACKLIST:
1. Doing Time In Hell
2. Hate Against Hate
3. Stay And Bleed
4. Strike A Nerve
5. Racing To A Red Light
6. Choke
7. Everything But You
8. Down In The Dirt
9. Rope
10. A Devil More Damned
11. Mind Right
VINYL TRACKLIST:
SIDE 1
1. Doing Time In Hell
2. Hate Against Hate
3. Stay And Bleed
4. Strike A Nerve
5. Racing To A Red Light
6. Choke
SIDE 2
1. Everything But You
2. Down In The Dirt
3. Rope
4. A Devil More Damned
5. Mind Right
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2022-08-05T14:06:46+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/08/05/drowning-pool-announce-intense-heavy-new-album-strike-nerve/
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A controversial legal theory that could radically reshape presidential and congressional elections has had a vocal supporter in filings to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Since 2020, a conservative group advocating for more restrictive voting laws has filed multiple friend-of-the-court briefs to try to influence the justices, including with the claim that the U.S. Constitution gives state legislatures the power to determine how federal elections are run without limits from state constitutions or state courts.
The group calls itself the Honest Elections Project, which since 2020, according to corporate records filed in Virginia, has been a registered business alias for The 85 Fund. That organization has federal tax-exempt status, millions of dollars in donations and spending that are hard to trace, and ties to Leonard Leo — the Federalist Society's co-chairman and former executive vice president who helped build the Supreme Court's majority of conservative justices.
Three of those justices have signaled they are likely to side with Republican state lawmakers in an upcoming North Carolina redistricting case that could result in a Supreme Court endorsement of what's known as the independent state legislature theory. The lawmakers would need the support of at least two other justices on the court, where conservatives enjoy a 6-3 supermajority.
Over the past two years, what many in the legal world considered a fringe theory has become an increasingly hot topic. The Honest Elections Project's court filings underscore how conservative groups have been urging the justices to weigh in on exactly how much power state legislatures have over rules for federal elections.
"This is a priority for us," says Jason Snead, the organization's executive director, about the North Carolina case Moore v. Harper, which the court is expected to hear in the coming months. "Obviously, a case that deals with this issue in the Supreme Court is an incredibly important inflection point. And so we will be devoting resources to this."
The group has cited the theory in court filings for past cases about election rules in Pennsylvania and North Carolina
Snead's organization has already devoted resources to other cases.
In 2020, the Honest Elections Project submitted a legal brief in support of Pennsylvania's Republican Party, which unsuccessfully brought to the U.S. Supreme Court a case over whether a state court can extend the deadline for receiving mail ballots. Citing its authority under the state's constitution, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court had ordered a three-day deadline extension to "prevent the disenfranchisement of voters" amid postal service delays during the COVID-19 pandemic's first year.
In their brief against the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision, the Honest Elections Project referenced the U.S. Constitution's Elections Clause and Electors Cause in arguing that state legislatures are "vested with plenary authority that cannot be divested by state constitution to determine the times, places, and manner of presidential and congressional elections."
This year, the conservative group echoed that position again at the U.S. Supreme Court in a brief for a case about whether North Carolina lawmakers could intervene in a lawsuit and defend a state law about voter IDs that the state's attorney general was already defending.
"While the Court briefly revisited the independent state legislature doctrine last Term, it has yet to 'make it clear' that the doctrine is our law," the Honest Elections Project's brief said, quoting Justice Clarence Thomas' dissenting opinion for the Pennsylvania case. "It should do so here."
Many legal scholars warn support for the theory from the Supreme Court could bring chaos to upcoming elections
Snead — the Honest Elections Project's executive director, who previously helped maintain The Heritage Foundation's voter fraud database as a senior policy analyst — says the independent state legislature theory is not "something that we just stumbled across to advance a particular political agenda" and, in his opinion, gets to "the very core of what it is to have a free election."
"I think it's something which we need to give a definitive answer to — when the Constitution says legislatures write the laws that govern our democracy, is that what it means or does it mean something else?" adds Snead.
But many legal scholars point out that state legislatures are the products of, and limited by, their states' constitutions and the U.S. Supreme Court has long deferred to state courts on interpreting state constitutions and laws.
Opponents of the independent state legislature theory warn that if it is ultimately endorsed by the highest court in the land, it could bring chaos to upcoming elections, make it easier to gerrymander maps of voting districts and clear a path for state lawmakers to try to subvert the results of the 2024 presidential race.
The court is likely to rule by next summer with its expected decision in the North Carolina redistricting case, which election law experts have been watching closely.
So far, however, the Honest Elections Project has yet to join the Republican National Committee and the National Republican Redistricting Trust in filing a friend-of-the-court brief for that case. (Both of those groups have cited variations of the independent state legislature theory in their filings.)
"This was simply a bandwidth question," Snead says, noting that the group plans to submit a brief now that the Supreme Court has agreed to take on the case. "We're, of course, very, very excited to see that the court is potentially going to step in and resolve this question."
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2022-08-12T11:48:31+00:00
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upr.org
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https://www.upr.org/npr-news/2022-08-12/this-conservative-group-helped-push-a-disputed-election-theory
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Star Jones will be the featured guest speaker as the city of Aurora hosts the 38th annual Aurora MLK Ceremony called “Be a Drum Major for Justice, Equity and Mentorship” at 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane in Aurora.
The event honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Organizers said the ceremony will be an evening of empowerment and action with youth performances, special awards, community announcements and remarks from Jones.
An attorney, former New York City homicide prosecutor, best-selling author, Emmy-nominated TV host and the first Black person to have a court television show, Jones has been on TV for three decades, according to event organizers.
She was personally chosen and mentored by Barber Walters to be one of the original co-hosts of “The View,” where she stayed for nearly a decade.
Jones is the past president of the International Association of Women and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. A sought-after speaker, she is an advocate for women’s rights, equity, inclusion and youth mentoring, according to event organizers.
With youth as a focal point of the event, nominations are also open for the 2023 MLK Service Above Self Leadership Award for elementary, middle school, high school and college students who demonstrate King’s commitment to service.
Nominations for the youth awards and general required registration for the event are available at www.aurora-il.org/MLK.
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2023-01-03T20:27:35+00:00
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chicagotribune.com
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-king-program-st-0104-20230103-bbitygyxffhobm7j2eijm36cvq-story.html
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Musk attorneys say Twitter stalling on document production
By RANDALL CHASE
AP Business Writer
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Attorneys for billionaire Elon Musk are complaining that Twitter is slow-walking document production in advance of an October trial to decide whether the Tesla CEO should be forced to complete a $44 billion acquisition of the social media company.
Musk’s lawyers also said in a court filing Tuesday that Twitter Inc. attorneys have refused to consent to a proposed Oct. 17 trial date and are insisting on an Oct. 10 trial start, using the uncertainty over a trial date to delay other scheduling discussions.
Attorneys for Musk claimed that Twitter’s proposed case schedule is “an obvious attempt to squeeze defendants” after a Delaware Chancery Court judge agreed last week to hold an expedited trial in a lawsuit filed by Twitter.
“Given the compressed timeframe, guidance from the court is necessary to break the impasse to allow things to move forward promptly,” attorney Edward Micheletti wrote in asking Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick to grant Musk’s proposed case schedule.
“Defendants’ efforts to make sure this case is trial-ready by October, have not been reciprocated by Twitter, who at every turn has sought to delay,” he added.
A spokesman for Twitter said the company had no comment on Tuesday’s court filing.
Musk agreed in April to buy Twitter and take it private, offering $54.20 a share and vowing to loosen the company’s policing of content and to root out fake accounts. As part of the deal, Musk and Twitter had agreed to pay each other a $1 billion breakup fee if either was responsible for the deal collapsing.
Twitter shares were trading Tuesday afternoon at $39.24, well off a 52-week high of $71.92.
Musk, the world’s richest man, indicated earlier this month that he wants to back away from the deal, prompting Twitter to file a lawsuit to hold him to what it describes as a “seller-friendly” agreement.
With an October trial looming, Micheletti told the judge Tuesday that Twitter has refused to begin producing certain categories of documents that are “plainly relevant” and “easily collected and produced.” He said Twitter lawyers instead have claimed that several categories of documents are not relevant, without identifying them.
The documents sought by Musk’s attorneys include Twitter board minutes and related materials, advertising sales and metrics, and manuals and policies regarding “Monetizable Daily Active Usage or Users,” or mDAU. That is a metric that Twitter uses to measure the number of people or organizations using its platform.
Musk has claimed that Twitter has failed to provide him enough information about the number of fake accounts on its service, but the company has estimated for the past several years that fewer than 5% of mDAU are spam or fake accounts.
Musk’s attorneys also contend that Twitter has refused to provide them with raw data that it maintains in the ordinary course of business, and which require significant “machine time” and software development to be processed and analyzed by expert witnesses by a proposed Monday deadline.
Twitter said last month that it was making a “fire hose” of raw data on hundreds of millions of daily tweets available to Musk.
Attorneys for Musk are asking McCormick to approve the Oct. 17 trial date, and to order Twitter to immediately produce “core documents” and to produce all raw data by Monday.
“Given the timeline until trial, every day counts,” Micheletti wrote.
Tuesday’s court filing suggests that Musk plans to file his answer to Twitter’s complaint later this week.
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2022-07-26T20:29:24+00:00
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keyt.com
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https://keyt.com/news/2022/07/26/musk-attorneys-say-twitter-stalling-on-document-production-2/
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At 8 p.m. on March 9, a fire was reported at the AmeriTies West plant. Crews from Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue responded, and nearly 30 minutes later, at 8:29 p.m., there was an explosion in a copper naphthenate diesel tank that had been taken out of service earlier in the day to be cleaned.
Two firefighters were injured during the explosion and are in good condition at Mid-Columbia Medical Center. The fire is contained and units are still on scene. According to Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Stephanie Krell, there are no air quality or contamination concerns at this time.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
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2023-03-10T22:47:30+00:00
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columbiagorgenews.com
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https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/free_news/amerities-plant-reports-fire-explosion/article_263668d4-bf76-11ed-a233-373e08ec46f1.html
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LAKEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 and provided its outlook for fiscal 2023.
- Net sales increased 0.6% to $274.2 million;
- Daily average comparable store sales decreased 0.2%, and increased 15.8% on a three-year basis;
- Net income was $2.2 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.09; and
- Adjusted EBITDA was $13.6 million.
- Net sales increased 3.2% to $1.1 billion;
- 19th consecutive year of positive comparable store sales growth;
- Daily average comparable store sales increased 2.6%, and 15.7% on a three-year basis;
- Net income was $21.4 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.94; and
- Adjusted EBITDA was $62.2 million.
"The fourth quarter results were in-line with our expectations given the moderation of pandemic trends, including more normalized levels of summer travel and food-away-from-home consumption," said Kemper Isely, Co-President. "We estimate that product cost inflation was approximately 7% for the fourth quarter and 5% for the fiscal year. Historically, our inflation rate has been more stable than conventional grocers due to our specialized supply chain. In the last year our inflation rate was lower than our peers, and did not contribute to our comparable store sales to the same magnitude as our peers. We continue to pass along the impact of product cost inflation through pricing."
Mr. Isely continued "We had record results for the full year, achieving our previously announced guidance for daily average comparable store sales growth and diluted earnings per share. Fiscal 2022 was our nineteenth consecutive year of positive daily average comparable store sales growth. As we look forward to fiscal 2023, we remain focused on enhancing shareholder value by driving profitable growth, leveraging our differentiated model, emphasizing operational excellence, and executing to our founding principles."
In addition to presenting the financial results of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company) in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company is also presenting EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP financial measures. The reconciliation from GAAP to these non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of this earnings release.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, net sales increased $1.6 million, or 0.6%, to $274.2 million, compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, due to a $2.9 million increase in new store sales, partially offset by a $0.8 million decrease in sales from one store that closed at the beginning of the third quarter and a $0.5 million decrease in comparable store sales. Daily average comparable store sales decreased 0.2% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, comprised of a 2.6% decrease in daily average transaction count, offset by a 2.5% increase in daily average transaction size. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by new store sales and retail price inflation, partially offset by a moderation of the pandemic trends we experienced in the fourth quarter of last year.
Gross profit was $75.8 million in each of the fourth quarters of fiscal 2022 and 2021. Gross profit reflects earnings after product and store occupancy costs. Gross margin decreased 20 basis points to 27.6% during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. The decrease in gross margin was primarily driven by lower product margin attributed to higher freight, distribution and shrink expenses.
Store expenses during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 increased 7.2% to $63.0 million. Store expenses as a percentage of net sales were 23.0% during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, up from 21.5% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase in store expenses as a percentage of net sales was primarily driven by higher wage rates. Store expenses included long-lived asset impairment charges of $2.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 and $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
Administrative expenses during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 increased 16.4% to $8.6 million. Administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales were 3.2% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, up from 2.7% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
Operating income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 was $3.6 million, compared to $9.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. Operating margin during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 decreased to 1.3%, compared to 3.4% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 was $2.2 million, or $0.09 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $7.2 million, or $0.32 diluted earnings per share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 was $13.6 million, compared to $17.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
During fiscal 2022, net sales increased $34.1 million, or 3.2%, to $1.1 billion, compared to fiscal 2021, due to a $27.1 million increase in comparable store sales and an $8.6 million increase in new store sales, partially offset by a $1.6 million decrease in sales from one store that closed at the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Daily average comparable store sales increased 2.6% in fiscal 2022, comprised of a 2.1% increase in daily average transaction size and a 0.4% increase in daily average transaction count. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by retail price inflation, our customers' response to pandemic trends, new store sales, marketing initiatives, and increased engagement in our {N}power® customer loyalty program.
Gross profit during fiscal 2022 increased 4.3% to $304.9 million, primarily driven by increased sales volumes. Gross profit reflects earnings after product and store occupancy costs. Gross margin increased 30 basis points to 28.0% during fiscal 2022, compared to fiscal 2021. The increase in gross margin was primarily driven by improved product margin and store occupancy cost leverage.
Store expenses during fiscal 2022 increased 3.2% to $242.1 million. Store expenses as a percentage of net sales were unchanged at 22.2% for fiscal year 2022, as leverage attributed to higher sales offset higher labor expense due to increased wage rates. Store expenses included long-lived asset impairment charges of $2.9 million in fiscal 2022 and long-lived asset impairment charges and store closing costs of $1.5 million in fiscal 2021.
Administrative expenses during fiscal 2022 increased 11.3% to $31.6 million. Administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales were 2.9% during fiscal 2022, up from 2.7% in fiscal 2021.
Operating income for fiscal 2022 was $30.2 million, compared to $28.3 million in fiscal 2021. Operating margin during fiscal 2022 increased to 2.8%, compared to 2.7% in fiscal 2021.
Net income for fiscal 2022 was $21.4 million, or $0.94 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $20.6 million, or $0.91 diluted earnings per share, for fiscal 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2022 was $62.2 million, compared to $60.3 million in fiscal 2021.
As of September 30, 2022, the Company had $12.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, no outstanding borrowings on its $50.0 million revolving credit facility, and $15.7 million outstanding on its term loan facility.
During fiscal 2022, the Company generated $39.7 million in cash from operations and invested $31.1 million in net capital expenditures, primarily for new and relocated stores.
Today, the Company announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share. The dividend will be paid on December 14, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 28, 2022.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company opened two stores and relocated/remodeled one store, ending the quarter with a total of 164 stores in 21 states. During fiscal 2022, the Company opened three new stores and relocated two stores.
As of November 17, 2022, the Company has signed leases for an additional five new stores planned to open in fiscal years 2023 and beyond.
The Company is introducing its fiscal 2023 outlook reflecting current operating trends, consumer consumption trends, and the uncertainty of the economic environment, including inflationary factors. The Company expects:
The Company will host a conference call today at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss this earnings release. The dial-in number is 1-888-347-6606 (US) or 1-412-902-4289 (International). The conference ID is "Natural Grocers Q4 FY 2022 Earnings Call." A simultaneous audio webcast will be available at http://Investors.NaturalGrocers.com and archived for a minimum of 20 days.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in 1955, has 164 stores in 21 states.
Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and store locations.
The following constitutes a "safe harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Except for the historical information contained herein, statements in this release are "forward-looking statements" and are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. All statements that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global, national, regional or local political, economic, inflationary, deflationary, recessionary, business, interest rate, labor market, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors, and other risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 (the Form 10-K) and the Company's subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The information contained herein speaks only as of the date of this release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, except as may be required by the securities laws.
For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections of the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Form 10-K and the Company's subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Investor Relations at 303-986-4600 or by visiting the Company's website at http://Investors.NaturalGrocers.com.
Investor Contact:
Reed Anderson, ICR, 646-277-1260, reed.anderson@icrinc.com
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under GAAP. We define EBITDA as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA as adjusted to exclude the effects of certain income and expense items that management believes make it more difficult to assess the Company's actual operating performance, including certain items such as impairment charges, store closing costs, share-based compensation and non-recurring items.
The following table reconciles net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, dollars in thousands:
EBITDA decreased 36.9% to $10.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to $16.5 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. EBITDA increased 0.2% to $58.1 million for fiscal 2022 compared to $58.0 million for fiscal 2021. EBITDA as a percentage of net sales was 3.8% and 6.1% for the fourth quarters of fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively. EBITDA as a percentage of net sales was 5.3% and 5.5% for fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 23.8% to $13.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to $17.8 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.1% to $62.2 million for fiscal 2022 compared to $60.3 million for fiscal 2021. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales was 4.9% and 6.5% for the fourth quarters of fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales was 5.7% for both fiscal 2022 and 2021.
Management believes some investors' understanding of our performance is enhanced by including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide additional information about: (i) our operating performance, because they assist us in comparing the operating performance of our stores on a consistent basis, as they remove the impact of non-cash depreciation and amortization expense as well as items not directly resulting from our core operations, such as interest expense and income taxes and (ii) our performance and the effectiveness of our operational strategies. Additionally, EBITDA is a component of a measure in our financial covenants under our credit facility.
Furthermore, management believes some investors use EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as supplemental measures to evaluate the overall operating performance of companies in our industry. Management believes that some investors' understanding of our performance is enhanced by including these non-GAAP financial measures as a reasonable basis for comparing our ongoing results of operations. By providing these non-GAAP financial measures, together with a reconciliation from net income, we believe we are enhancing investors' understanding of our business and our results of operations, as well as assisting investors in evaluating how well we are executing our strategic initiatives.
Our competitors may define EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently, and as a result, our measures of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be directly comparable to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA of other companies. Items excluded from EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing financial performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are supplemental measures of operating performance that do not represent, and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or substitute for, net income or other financial statement data presented in the consolidated financial statements as indicators of financial performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of the limitations are:
- EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
- EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
- EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any depreciation or interest expense for leases classified as finance leases;
- EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our debt;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect share-based compensation, impairment and store closing costs;
- EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our tax expense or the cash requirements to pay our taxes; and
- although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements.
Due to these limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as supplemental information.
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2022-11-17T22:22:07+00:00
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
01-07-13-18-23
(one, seven, thirteen, eighteen, twenty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $100,000
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
01-07-13-18-23
(one, seven, thirteen, eighteen, twenty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $100,000
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NEW YORK — Chris Bassitt pitched eight sharp innings of three-hit ball, Pete Alonso drove in two runs and the New York Mets beat the struggling Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Bassitt (5-4), who entered with a 7.62 ERA in his last five starts, allowed just three singles and one walk with seven strikeouts. He got the Brewers to hit into double plays right after each of their hits, including in the sixth — when Milwaukee had runners at the corners before Willy Adames grounded into an inning-ending double play.
It was the third time Bassitt has thrown eight scoreless innings and the first since his lone shutout, a two-hitter for Oakland against the Los Angeles Angels on May 27, 2021.
Drew Smith worked a perfect ninth to complete the Mets’ 10th shutout of the season.
Milwaukee has dropped nine of 10, getting shut out four times during that span.
The Mets produced all the offense they’d need against Adrian Houser (3-7) in unusual fashion in the first. Brandon Nimmo led off with a double but stayed at second when Starling Marte beat out an infield single. Both runners moved up a base on Francisco Lindor’s groundout before Nimmo scored on Alonso’s single.
Jeff McNeil followed with a comebacker that glanced off the glove of Houser. Adames, the shortstop playing on the second base side in the shift, couldn’t adjust to the redirection and the ball skittered into right field as Marte scored. Alonso stayed at third as McNeil slid into second with a double.
Eduardo Escobar followed with a sacrifice fly.
The Mets extended the lead in the fifth, when Nimmo and Marte led off with singles before Nimmo scored on a one-out single by Alonso — his National League-leading 59th RBI.
Houser allowed four runs on eight hits and one walk with three strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings for the Brewers, who fell to 2-10 this month.
New Addition
The Brewers, whose pitching staff has been wracked by injuries, claimed right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said Gonzalez, who is expected to join the team Wednesday, could be utilized as a starter or long reliever. Brewers starters Brandon Woodruff (ankle, Raynaud’s syndrome) and Freddy Peralta (right shoulder) are on the injured list along with six relievers.
“With the number of pitchers, unfortunately, we’ve got on the injured list, it’s taxed our depth significantly and you get to the point where a healthy pitcher, experienced, can make an impact for you,” Counsell said.
Gonzalez is 9-23 with a 5.69 ERA in parts of six big league seasons dating back to 2015. He had a 7.71 ERA in two starts for the Twins, who designated him for assignment Saturday.
To make room for Gonzalez on the 40-man roster, the Brewers shifted Peralta to the 60-day injured list.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Brewers: Woodruff threw a bullpen. Woodruff, who is dealing with numbness in his three middle fingers due to Raynaud’s syndrome, only threw fastballs. Counsell said Woodruff appears to be making “small progress every day.” … INF Luis Urias returned to the lineup and went 0 for 3 after exiting Sunday’s game with a tight right hamstring. … 2B Kolten Wong (right calf), who hasn’t played since June 7, participated in pregame work with his teammates.
Mets: RHP Jacob deGrom (stress reaction on his right scapula) threw a 30-pitch bullpen and is slated for an “up-and-down” bullpen session Friday. … RHP Max Scherzer (left oblique) threw in the outfield and is expected to throw a simulated game Thursday. … RHP Trevor May (right triceps inflammation) planned to throw Tuesday, continuing an every-other-day progression that began Friday. … RHP Colin Holderman (right shoulder impingement) is considered week-to-week after undergoing an MRI.
UP NEXT
Brewers: RHP Corbin Burnes (3-4, 2.48 ERA), the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, is 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA in two starts this month.
Mets: LHP David Peterson (3-0, 3.00 ERA), who had his previous turn in the rotation skipped, hasn’t lasted more than 4 2/3 innings since May 23.
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2022-06-15T04:16:21+00:00
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SpaceX launches tomato seeds, other supplies to International Space Station
By Ashley Strickland and Jackie Wattles, CNN
SpaceX is carrying a fresh haul of supplies to the International Space Station this weekend after bad weather at the launch site forced the company to wave off its first attempt.
The mission took off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida around 2:20 p.m. ET Saturday. The original liftoff date had been Tuesday.
The bounty of supplies on board includes a pair of new solar arrays for the space station, dwarf tomato seeds and a range of science experiments. There will also be treats for the astronauts on the space station, like ice cream and Thanksgiving fare like spicy green beans, cranberry apple desserts, pumpkin pie and candy corn.
The solar arrays will be installed outside the floating laboratory during spacewalks scheduled for November 29 and December 3. They will give the space station a power boost.
SpaceX has launched more than two dozen resupply missions to the space station over the past decade as part of a multibillion-dollar deal with NASA. This launch comes amid SpaceX’s busiest year to date, with more than 50 operations so far, including two astronaut missions.
The cargo on board includes a number of health-related items, such as the Moon Microscope kit. The portable handheld microscope will allow astronauts to collect and send images of blood samples to flight surgeons on the ground for diagnostics and treatment.
Tomatoes in space
Nutrients are a key component of maintaining good health in space. But fresh produce is in short supply on the space station compared with the prepackaged meals astronauts eat during their six-month stays in low-Earth orbit.
“It is fairly important to our exploration goals at NASA to be able to sustain the crew with not only nutrition but also to look at various types of plants as sources for nutrients that we would be hard-pressed to sustain on the long trips between distant destinations like Mars and so forth,” said Kirt Costello, chief scientist at NASA’s International Space Station Program and a deputy manager of the ISS Research Integration Office.
Astronauts have grown and tasted different types of lettuce, radishes and chiles on the International Space Station. Now, the crew members can add some dwarf tomatoes — specifically, Red Robin tomatoes — to their list of space-grown salad ingredients.
The experiment is part of an effort to provide continuous fresh food production in space.
The dwarf tomato seeds will be grown under two different light treatments to measure the impact on the number of tomatoes that can be harvested as well as the plants’ nutritional value and taste. Red Robin tomatoes will also be grown on Earth as a control experiment. The two crops will be compared to measure the effects of a zero-gravity environment on tomato growth.
The space tomatoes will be grown inside small bags called plant pillows installed in the Vegetable Production System, known as the Veggie growth chamber, on the space station. The astronauts will frequently water and nurture the plants.
“Tomatoes will be a new adventure for us on the veggie team, trying to figure out how to keep these thirsty plants well watered without overwatering,” said Gioia Massa, NASA’s space crop production scientist and principal investigator for the tomato study.
The tomatoes will be ready for their first taste test in the spring.
The crew is expecting tomato harvests 90, 97 and 104 days after the plants begin to grow. During taste tests, the crew will rate the flavor, aroma, juiciness and texture of the tomatoes grown using the different light treatments. Half of each tomato harvest will be frozen and returned to Earth for analysis.
Growing plants on the space station not only provides the opportunity for fresh food and creative taco nights, it can also boost the mood of the crew during their long spaceflight.
Surveys will track astronauts’ moods as they care for and interact with the plants to see how nurturing the seedlings enhances the crew’s experience amid the isolation of the space station.
The hardware is still in development for larger crop production on the space station and eventually other planets, but scientists are already planning what plants might grow best on the moon and Mars. Earlier this year, a team successfully grew plants in lunar soil that included samples collected during the Apollo missions.
“Tomatoes are going to be a great crop for the moon,” Massa said. “They’re very nutritious, very delicious, and we think the astronauts will be really excited to grow them there.”
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2022-11-26T21:51:20+00:00
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More Americans this year think the United States is the world’s leading economic power than said the same in 2021, new polling shows.
A Gallup poll found that 44 percent of Americans now think the U.S. leads the world economy, up 7 points from the 37 percent who said the same in 2021.
In that same two-year time span, the percent of Americans who see China as the leading economic power fell 8 points, from 50 percent in 2021 to 42 percent this year, putting Washington ahead of Beijing by 2 points.
Significantly more Americans saw the U.S. over China as the top economic power back in 2020, the year the COVID-19 pandemic erupted in Wuhan, China — 50 percent to 39 percent — but China had been in the lead for more than a decade beforehand.
Forty-four percent of Americans said they predict the U.S. will be leading the world economy 20 years from now, while 37 percent say it’ll be China.
The poll results come amid heightened U.S.-China tensions. Taken Feb. 1-23, the survey coincided with the U.S. take-down of a Chinese surveillance balloon that had been floating through American airspace and with concerns that China could aid Russia with weapons in its war on Ukraine.
The U.S. has been struggling but appearing resilient amid high inflation and recession fears, while China has reopened its borders in an effort to boost its economy after pandemic shutdowns.
The Gallup poll surveyed 1,008 U.S. adults and had a margin of sampling error of 4 percentage points.
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2023-03-20T15:27:59+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will deliver his second State of the Union address on Feb. 7, the White House said, after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy extended the invitation for him to address a joint session of Congress that day.
It will be Biden's first address to a divided Congress after Republicans took control of the House this month. It will come as his administration seeks areas of common interest with the newly empowered GOP while also working to avoid a potentially debilitating default if the two parties can't come together to raise the debt limit in the coming months.
“The new year brings a new Congress, and with it, a responsibility to work towards an economy that is strong, a nation that is safe, a future that is built on freedom, and a government that is accountable,” McCarthy wrote in his invitation to Biden on Friday. “The American people sent us to Washington to deliver a new direction for the country, to find common ground, and to debate their priorities.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden accepted McCarthy’s “kind invitation” and looks forward to delivering the speech.
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2023-01-13T20:08:09+00:00
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Mired by doubleheaders and stretches of losses, the first third of North Alabama’s season hasn’t been the smoothest.
Add Friday’s matchup at Central Arkansas — the ASUN opener — to the list.
Kolby Johnson homered and drove in three runs, while Mason King reached base three times and had a pair of RBIs to lead the Bears to an 9-1 win over the Lions.
The loss was UNA’s fourth straight and its eighth in its last 10. The Lions (5-16) would need to beat Central Arkansas on Saturday and Sunday to secure their second series win of the season.
The Bears scored all their runs over the fifth to eighth innings. Reid Bowman reached base five times and Noah Argenta three times — all walks. Jesse Barker allowed one run on five hits in 6⅓ innings.
Gehrig Frei and Ethan Walker were the only UNA players to reach base more than once. Kyle Machado’s sacrifice fly provided the Lions’ run in the third inning.
Justus Agoto gave up three runs in five innings, while Jacob Bradshaw surrendered five in 2⅔.
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Men’s tennis
The North Alabama men’s tennis team was shut out 7-0 at No. 21 Middle Tennessee State on Friday.
Carlos Matarredona and Nazar Fedoryshyn took their opponents to three sets at Nos. 2 and 3 singles, respectively. Matarredona lost 6-1, 5-7, 6-3. Fedoryshyn 6-4, 4-6, 10-4.
UNA (4-6) plays at Jacksonville State on Sunday.
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Beach volleyball
The North Alabama beach volleyball team spits its matches on the opening day of the Mardi Gras Invitational in Youngsville, Louisiana, on Friday.
The Lions fell to Houston Christian 3-2, where four of the five matches went to three sets, before beating Southeastern Louisiana 5-0.
Paul Klemperer and Taylor Seney won both of their matches at No. 1. The pair beat Alison Stanfill/Maddie Butters (HCU) 21-18, 21-18 and Jolie Hidalgo/Mia McKinney (SL) 22-20, 23-21.
Jelena Girod and Natalie Kordt were the other pair to win both their matches at No. 4. They topped Shelby O’Neal/Paige Palmer (HCU) 20-22, 23-21, 18-16 and then dispatched Jackie McGree/Lauren Schlotzhauer (SL) 17-21, 21-11, 15-10.
UNA (10-7) will face Texas A&M-Kingsville and Nicholls on Saturday.
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2023-03-18T03:41:27+00:00
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Afghan academic rebuilds life in Italy, dreams of returning
ROME (AP) — Batool Haidari used to be a prominent professor of sexology at a Kabul university before the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. She taught mixed classes of male and female students, and helped patients struggling with gender identity issues.
Her husband owned a carpet factory, and together they did their best to provide a good education for their 18-year-old son and two daughters aged 13 and eight.
That comfortable life came to an abrupt halt on Aug. 15, 2021, when the former insurgents who adhere to a strict interpretation of Islam swept back into power following a costly two-decade U.S.-led campaign to remake the country.
Haidari, 37, was among the many women who fled the Taliban, fearing a return to the practices of their previous rule in the late 1990s, including largely barring girls and women from education and work. She reached Rome at the end of 2021, after a daring escape through Pakistan aided by Italian volunteers who arranged for her and her family to be hosted in the Italian capital’s suburbs.
She is among thousands of Afghani women seeking to maintain an active social role in the countries that have taken them in. Haidari and her husband are studying Italian while being financially supported by various associations. She keeps in touch with feminist organizations back home and tries to maintain contact with some of her patients via the internet.
“Being alive is already a form of resistance,” she said, adding that she wants her children to contribute to the future of Afghanistan, where she is sure her family will return one day.
“When my son passed the exam to access the faculty of Medicine at a university in Rome, for me it was good news,” she said, during a commute to her Italian classes in central Romer. “Because if I came to a European country, it was mainly for the future of my children.”
After they overran Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban initially promised to respect women’s and minorities’ rights. Instead, they gradually imposed a ban on girls’ education beyond sixth grade, kept women away from most fields of employment, and forced them to wear head-to-toe clothing in public.
Haidari tried to stay in Kabul with her family after the Taliban took over. She became an outspoken activist of the Afghanistan Women’s Political Participation Network to fight for women’s education, work and political involvement.
But the risks soon became too high. Haidari was not only an educated female activist, but also a member of the Hazara ethnic group.
The Hazara minority has been a frequent target of violence since the Taliban takeover. Most are Shiite Muslims, despised and targeted by Sunni militants like the Islamic State group, and discriminated against by many in the Sunni majority country.
Haidari received death threats for her research on sensitive issues in Afghan society, and in December 2021 decided to leave. She crossed to Pakistan with her family, and an Italian journalist, Maria Grazia Mazzola, helped her get on a plane from Pakistan to Italy.
“We heard that Taliban were shooting and searching houses very close to their hiding place,” Mazzola said. “We were frantically in touch with the Italian embassy in Pakistan, with confidential contacts in Afghanistan, and we decided together that they had to change their hiding place every three days.”
The Italian government evacuated more than 5,000 Afghans on military planes right after the Taliban takeover. Later, a network of Italian feminists, Catholic and Evangelical Churches and volunteers like Mazzola kept organizing humanitarian corridors and set up hospitality in Italy throughout the following year.
Mazzola, who works for Italian public RAI TV and is an expert on Islamic fundamentalism, created a network of associations to host 70 Afghans, mostly Hazara women activists and their families.
Now that the refugees are in Italy and gradually getting asylum, Mazzola said, the priority is to secure for them official recognition of their university degrees or other qualifications that will help them find dignified employment.
“A woman like Batool (Haidari) cannot work as a cleaner in a school. It would be a waste for our society too. She is a psychologist and deserves to continue working as such,” Mazzola said.
Haidari agreed. While she said she misses the streets and alleys of Kabul, and the easy life she used to have, “most of all I miss the fact that in Afghanistan I was a much more useful person.”
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2022-12-10T13:33:22+00:00
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A national survey by the American Society for Preventive Cardiology reveals physical and emotional toll of "non-medical switching"
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New data show cardiovascular patients pay the price when health plans switch them off the treatment their doctor prescribed. The findings appear in "Total Fear & Stress: The Impact of Non-Medical Switching on Patients Taking a Blood Thinner," a new report from the American Society for Preventive Cardiology, featured on www.aspconline.org.
Key findings from a national patient survey and in-depth focus group show that, after being switched off their blood thinner, patients:
- Experienced side effects (28%) and resurfacing symptoms (22%)
- Required additional doctor visits (43%) and lab tests (40%)
- Stopped taking their blood thinner altogether (20%), putting them at risk for heart attack and stroke
- Felt frustrated (65%) and hopeless (52%)
The national survey featured 254 participants whose insurer had switched them off of their blood thinner.
Some survey respondents also participated in a focus group to share more about their experience. Patients expressed frustration with the switch, saying:
- "We get these arbitrary decisions out of nowhere, and you're stuck with it."
- "They were the judge and jury. They didn't care about your doctor's decisions."
- "Dealing with the insurance company was worse than the disease."
- "I didn't feel conformable switching from something that I know worked well."
Non-medical switching happens when a health plan switches a patient from a medication that is working for them, to a different medication that may or may not work as well for the patient but will save the health plan money. This practice is done without consulting the patient or their doctor and prioritizes health plans' profits over patients' wellbeing.
Learn more by reading, "Total Fear & Stress: The Impact of Non-Medical Switching on Patients Taking a Blood thinner."
"These data reaffirm the concerns we hear from our members. They're frustrated that health plans interfere between patients and doctors on an issue as important as their medication."
"As cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, it is critical that patients can access the treatment they have been prescribed. This is dangerous and disruptive to patients who are otherwise stable on their regimen. It should not be allowed. Treatment decisions belong between patients and their doctors."
The American Society for Preventive Cardiology represents a multidisciplinary group of clinicians and researchers who share an interest in and passion for preventive cardiology.
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Following the success of its “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” series, Netflix now has in production a six-part mini-series on the life of one of F1’s greatest drivers: Ayrton Senna.
The streaming service is working on the series with production company Gullane, based in Senna’s native Brazil, and last week it confirmed Brazilian actor Gabriel Leone for the lead role. Brazilian filmmakers Vicente Amorim and Julia Rezende were named as directors.
“It is a huge responsibility and also a great honor to be able to represent an icon who inspired so many people throughout his life, showing the world Brazilian sporting talent,” Leone said in a statement. “Knowing that we will bring this story to millions of people in so many countries, through Netflix, inspires me to see this as one of the great roles of my career.”
The series will go by the title “Senna,” which was the title of a 2010 biopic that focused on Senna’s time in F1, from his debut in 1984 to his death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. The new series will cover Senna’s entire professional racing career, starting with his move to the U.K. in 1981 to compete in the F1600 racing series, followed by further junior categories in 1982 and 1983 and finally his 1984 F1 debut with Toleman.
There will also be more personal aspects from Senna’s life, with Netflix mentioning the three-time world champion’s personal relationships, as well as triumphs and disappointments.
The streaming service hasn’t mentioned a release date, but considering filming hasn’t started a release before 2024 is unlikely.
Senna is considered one of the greatest drivers to ever slide into an F1 cockpit, scoring 41 wins and the 1988, 1990, and 1991 Drivers’ Championships.
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https://www.keloland.com/automotive/internet-brands/netflix-working-on-ayrton-senna-mini-series/
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MONTREAL -- Lewis Hamilton said his Canadian Grand Prix podium which ended a run of bad form was "overwhelming."
After a difficult run of races and a struggle to get to grips with Mercedes' current car, Hamilton finished third in Montreal, where he won his first grand prix in 2007.
Mercedes appear to remain a step behind Red Bull and Ferrari, who battled for the win on Sunday, but Hamilton felt relieved to have got himself back onto the podium.
"It's quite overwhelming, honestly, to get this third place," he said. "It's been such a battle this year with the car and as a team. But we continue to stay vigilant and focused and never giving up.
"That's something I'm so proud of, and I'm inspired by my crew. So thank you to everyone that's here and back at the factory."
Hamilton is optimistic Mercedes can keep closing the gap to the leading teams.
"They're a little bit too quick for us at the moment," he said on Red Bull and Ferrari. "I was giving it everything but we're getting closer. So we've just got to keep pushing. Hopefully will be in a fight with these guys."
Formula One heads to Silverstone next for the British Grand Prix on July 3, where Hamilton has the most wins with eight.
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2022-06-19T22:21:29+00:00
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espn.com
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https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/34118355/lewis-hamilton-says-podium-overwhelming-form-battle
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A woman from California has been accused of defrauding a lending company of more than $10 million while using the money to fund a six-month gambling spree at a Las Vegas resort last year.
Sara Jacqueline King, of Orange County, is accused of fraudulently securing $10,258,500 in loans from LDR International Limited of the British Virgin Islands (LDR) between January and October 2022, according to a lawsuit filed by LDR on Feb. 11. The lawsuit alleges that King secured the loans through her own California company, King Lending, claiming she was providing them to third-party borrowers.
LDR International alleges that 97 loans to third-party borrowers were simply made up. And now, King is saying she’s broke.
“King has recently provided evidence she only has $11.98 to her name,” according to the lawsuit.
She also crossed state lines in committing fraud, the lawsuit alleges.
“King spent the majority of the funds loaned by Plaintiff to King Lending to gamble in Las Vegas, fund an extravagant lifestyle, and for other personal uses by King,” reads a portion of the lawsuit. “Plaintiff is informed and believes that King moved into the Wynn Las Vegas resort and hotel, lived there for six months, and gambled 24/7.”
The lawsuit doesn’t allege any wrongdoing involving Wynn Resorts.
In some cases, LDR claims the phony loans were presented with documentation that they had been secured with collateral including “luxury cars, jewelry, watches, antique precious metal coins, designer handbags, boats, yachts, and earnings from guaranteed sports contracts with representations regarding salary and bonus amounts.”
Communication about one loan even describes a comic book used as collateral: “The Avengers #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM-9.2 Off-white to white pages, Comic Book, Market Value: $50k; Firesale: $27k; Loan Request: $25k…”
Another cited guaranteed money from a sports contract: “NBA Contract guaranteed 4.5m for 3 years, 21 years old, Toronto Raptors player. I happened to be at the NBA summer league games and got this one! Bonus is in January for $500k.”
Nearly 30 sports contracts — allegedly for players in the NFL, NHL, MLB and NBA — were listed as “purported collateral” in the loans.
But the loans were just a cover for King using the money herself, according to the lawsuit.
“In connection with each of the 97 loans from Plaintiff to King Lending, King made various intentionally false written representations regarding the third-party loans, collateral for the third-party loans, and funding of the third-party loans, as detailed herein,” according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit included several photos of King, who had communicated with LDR via email. One of the photos included in the lawsuit shows King with four NFL quarterbacks — Aaron Rogers, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen — in a photo believed to have been taken during “The Match” golf tournament in Las Vegas.
LDR is accusing King of breach of contract, fraud, civil theft and “account stated” — a cause of action in California that allows a creditor to sue for payment.
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2023-02-18T23:27:01+00:00
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upmatters.com
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https://www.upmatters.com/news/national/woman-funded-6-month-gambling-spree-at-vegas-resort-with-10m-fraud-scheme-lawsuit-alleges/
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The developer set to renovate the former Silver Creek School into senior housing has walked away from the project.
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency sent out a release saying that Region Nine Housing Corporation made the announcement at a recent meeting with town, county, state and IDA officials.
Region Nine Director of Development Mark Comroe said the company is ceasing its involvement in pursuing all low-income housing tax credit development, “Unfortunately, despite our commitment as a non-profit to take no development fees or money from the project, the dramatically increased renovation costs have made the building and maintenance of this project untenable. Available grants, tax credits, and tax credit rental limits combined could not meet the costs associated with converting this historic school building into affordable homes for seniors.”
The Village of Silver Creek Senior School Apartments project involved the substantial rehabilitation, conversion, and an addition to a vacant, nearly 100-year old abandoned former school into a facility with 47 units of affordable rental homes for seniors ages 62 and older.
The project had been awarded $1 million in Restore New York funds in December 2022.
State and local officials are hopeful that another developer will be able to step in to move forward with the project.
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2023-02-17T12:17:32+00:00
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wrfalp.com
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https://www.wrfalp.com/developer-of-former-silver-creek-school-walks-away-from-project/
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman Next Generation Connectivity Fund Inc. (NYSE: NBXG) (the "Fund") has announced a distribution declaration of $0.10 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on July 29, 2022, has a record date of July 15, 2022 and has an ex-date of July 14, 2022.
Under its level distribution policy, the Fund anticipates that it will make regular monthly distributions, subject to market conditions, of $0.10 per share of common stock, unless further action is taken to determine another amount. The Fund's ability to maintain its current distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and stability of income received from its investments, availability of capital gains, and the level of other Fund fees and expenses. There is no assurance that the Fund will always be able to pay a distribution of any particular amount or that a distribution will consist of only net investment income.
Due to an effort to maintain a stable distribution amount, the distribution announced today, as well as future distributions, may consist of net investment income, net realized capital gains and return of capital. In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. The notice would be for informational purposes and not for tax reporting purposes, and would disclose, among other things, estimated portions of the distribution, if any, consisting of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions paid in 2022 will be made after the end of the year.
Neuberger Berman, founded in 1939, is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. The firm manages a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity, real estate and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally. With offices in 25 countries, Neuberger Berman's diverse team has over 2,500 professionals. For eight consecutive years, the company has been named first or second in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management survey (among those with 1,000 employees or more). In 2020, the PRI named Neuberger Berman a Leader, a designation awarded to fewer than 1% of investment firms for excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The PRI also awarded Neuberger Berman an A+ in every eligible category for our approach to ESG integration across asset classes. The firm manages $447 billion in client assets as of March 31, 2022. For more information, please visit our website at www.nb.com.
Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund's performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund's investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.
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2022-06-30T22:39:54+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2022/06/30/neuberger-berman-next-generation-connectivity-fund-announces-monthly-distribution/
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An innovative eSIM solution, CloudSIM™ delivers security, simplicity and scalability to its customers in manufacturing, supply chain, and automotive sectors
,
/PRNewswire/ --
, a global digital ecosystem enabler and
, a subsidiary of Tata Communications International Pte., Ltd., today announce
will be powered by CloudSIM™, a unique cloud-based embedded subscriber identity module (
SIM).
CloudSIM™ will enable SanCloud devices with remote controlling and monitoring capabilities for operational performance of industrial equipment and plants across manufacturing, supply chain, and automotive sectors. It will simplify deployment across fragmented supply chains and benefit enterprises globally.
Delivered through Tata Communications MOVE™ platform, CloudSIM™ provides on-demand cellular connectivity, more securely and more affordably than ever before. By delivering device integrity and cloud provisioning CloudSIM™ technology on the cloud, Tata Communications along with Oasis Smart SIM help reduce costs and simplify designing. This changes the traditional way of delivering connectivity on-demand, which typically required additional SIMs, eSIMs, or iSIMs on the hardware platform, adding costs and complexities.
Marc Murphy, one of the Founders and Director of Software Engineering, SanCloud, said "SanCloud is excited about integrating Tata Communications MOVE™ and CloudSIM™ services into our mobile wireless devices. This gives us the flexibility to dynamically change the subscription model in our IoT devices without having to send an engineer to site to swap a SIM. This is a significant cost saving."
"As products get more intelligent and revenue models become increasingly usage-based, connected devices need to be flexible, intelligent and secure – all at once. CloudSIM™ and Tata Communications MOVE™ are enabling this transformation," said Avneesh Prakash, Vice President, Mobility, Tata Communications. "This will be a game changer in the industry, offering a new approach to empower IoT device and equipment manufacturers. We're excited to enable SanCloud and enhance user experience and reduce operational costs of their products and solutions."
Olivier Leroux, CEO, Oasis Smart SIM added, "With CloudSIM™, any product can have a zero-touch secure integration. We designed this program to offer an innovative approach, as CloudSIM™ complements existing permanent connectivity by enabling on-demand connectivity anytime anywhere. CloudSIM™ is a game changer that simplifies IoT and provides a solution allowing deployments to scale. We are thrilled to demonstrate this new capability at Mobile World Congress 2023 with Tata Communications."
About SanCloud
SanCloud is a provider of bespoke integrated IoT solutions. SanCloud designs and manufactures their hardware in-house providing the ability to tailor designs to requirements. Their products cover a multitude of applications ranging from simple wireless sensor interfaces, GPS tracking and monitoring devices, mobile asset management to fully integrated gateways. To learn more about SanCloud, visit www.sancloud.com
About Oasis Smart SIM
Oasis Smart SIM was founded in 2011, with headquarters in both France and Singapore. Oasis is committed to breaking the traditional SIM vertical model to create a trustworthy and interoperable ecosystem. Our advanced SIM and eSIM solutions are provided to more than 120 of the world's leading operators and providers, with the support of our majority shareholder Tata Communications. As members of GSMA and the Trusted Connectivity Alliance, Oasis has been recognized as the 6th global eSIM management solution provider by Counterpoint Research in 2022. For more information, visit https://www.oasis-smartsim.com
About Tata Communications
A part of the Tata Group, Tata Communications (NSE: TATACOMM) (BSE: 500483) is a global digital ecosystem enabler powering today's fast-growing digital economy in more than 190 countries and territories. Leading with trust, it enables digital transformation of enterprises globally with collaboration and connected solutions, core and next gen connectivity, cloud hosting and security solutions and media services. 300 of the Fortune 500 companies are its customers and the company connects businesses to 80% of the world's cloud giants. For more information, please visit www.tatacommunications.com
Forward-looking and cautionary statements
Certain words and statements in this release concerning Tata Communications and its prospects, and other statements, including those relating to Tata Communications expected financial position, business strategy, the future development of Tata Communications' operations, and the general economy in India, are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including financial, regulatory and environmental, as well as those relating to industry growth and trend projections, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Tata Communications, or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among others, failure to increase the volume of traffic on Tata Communications' network; failure to develop new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; failure to successfully complete commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services, including voice transmission services; failure to stabilize or reduce the rate of price compression on certain of the company's communications services; failure to integrate strategic acquisitions and changes in government policies or regulations of India and, in particular, changes relating to the administration of Tata Communications' industry; and, in general, the economic, business and credit conditions in India. Additional factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, many of which are not in Tata Communications' control, include, but are not limited to, those risk factors discussed in Tata Communications Limited's Annual Reports.
The Annual Reports of Tata Communications Limited are available at www.tatacommunications.com. Tata Communications is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements.
© 2023 Tata Communications Ltd. All rights reserved.
TATA COMMUNICATIONS and TATA are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tata Sons Private Limited in India and certain countries.
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2023-02-27T14:18:12+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/02/27/tata-communications-oasis-smart-sim-empowers-sancloud-with-scalable-secure-cloudsim/
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While defending LeBron James on the fast break during a pro-am game last Saturday, Chet Holmgren jumped to contest a layup and landed awkwardly, injuring his right foot and becoming the latest lottery pick whose debut season ended before it officially began.
A Lisfranc injury ended Udonis Haslem’s 2010-11 regular season with the Miami Heat, though he returned after six months and played in the postseason. While recovery time from the injury varies from person to person, full recovery for elite athletes typically lasts seven to 11 months, according to Amiethab A. Aiyer, an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Reports on Lisfranc injuries within the NBA are sparse compared to those in contact sports such as rugby or football, where they’ve been studied more closely, said Aiyer. Within those two sports, studies show most players return from Lisfranc injuries within 11 months but experience “some declines in those first couple seasons” back.
“For the other sports that the literature is out there for, including rugby and the NFL, where it occurs much more frequently, there’s a pretty good probability — close to 90 percent or higher — of a return to play within a year,” Aiyer said. “Some studies show no real difference in pre-injury versus post-injury play, but there’s definitely some evidence of [potential] decline coming back.”
As Holmgren begins his rehabilitation, he can look to other high NBA draft picks who missed their debut seasons to injuries and returned with somewhat mixed results.
Greg Oden
Perhaps the most prominent example of recent star potential spoiled by injuries, Oden was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the top pick in the 2007 draft despite questions about his durability. That summer, the former all-American at Ohio State had an exploratory procedure after experiencing swelling in his right knee and wound up requiring microfracture surgery which forced him to miss the entire 2007-08 season.
A series of knee injuries consistently sidelined the 7-footer, who later suffered season-ending injuries during the 2009-10 and 2010-11 campaigns. Oden played three seasons for the Trail Blazers and the Miami Heat, appearing in 105 games and averaging 8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per contest. He is currently the director of basketball operations at Butler under former Buckeyes coach Thad Matta.
Blake Griffin
Like Oden, injury concerns followed Griffin from college to the pros, where he was the No. 1 pick by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2009 draft. Months later, during the Clippers’ final preseason game, Griffin winced as he returned to the floor after a dunk. It was later revealed that Griffin suffered a broken left kneecap, delaying his rookie debut for what was thought to be only several weeks. Instead, the former Oklahoma star missed the entire season after tests showed his knee was not recovering properly.
Despite the setback, Griffin, who was considered a rookie during the 2010-11 season, was voted to the 2011 All-Star Game and later earned rookie of the year honors. Although injuries have disrupted Griffin’s career in following years — he missed the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to a nagging left knee injury — he received his sixth All-Star Game selection during the 2018-19 campaign. Griffin, who now plays for the Brooklyn Nets, averaged 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game last season.
Joel Embiid
Arguably the most dominant NBA star who missed his first season because of injury, Embiid has been one of the best big men in the league since he was taken by the Philadelphia 76ers with the third overall pick in the 2014 draft — despite undergoing surgery on a broken bone in his right foot just six days prior.
The injury forced him to miss the first two seasons of his career after an extended recovery led to a second round of surgery on his foot, more than a year after the initial procedure. Embiid finally made his 76ers debut in October 2016, recording 20 points, seven rebounds and two blocks in a loss to the Thunder.
The 7-footer has since become one of the best big men in the league, earning all-star selections each of the previous five seasons. Embiid has been one of the NBA’s most formidable defensive players, but he also won the league scoring title last season while averaging 30.6 points per game.
Ben Simmons
The first overall pick in the 2016 draft, Simmons missed his first season with the 76ers after he rolled his right ankle during the team’s final training camp scrimmage. Tests revealed that Simmons had fractured a bone in his right foot and he was officially ruled out for the year after further tests showed an incomplete recovery later that season.
When he debuted the following season, Simmons averaged 15.8 points, 8.2 assists and 8.1 rebounds per game en route to winning NBA rookie of the year. The next season, he earned the first of three all-star selections.
Simmons has established himself as one of the league’s top defensive players, although his offensive shortcomings have increasingly come under scrutiny, and contributed to his move from Philadelphia to Brooklyn in February. Hampered by back issues late last season, Simmons has yet to make his Nets debut.
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2022-08-27T23:15:57+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/08/27/chet-holmgren-lisfranc-injury-rookie-nba-season/
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