CONROE, Texas (AP) — A Houston woman accused of offering to sell her 2-year-old daughter for sex at a cost of $1,200 has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.Twenty-five-year-old Sarah Marie Peters was sentenced Thursday after pleading...
Reported by New Zealand Herald 23 minutes ago.
Houston woman sentenced for trying to sell daughter for sex
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Vegas oddsmaker projects LSU as in the middle of the SEC race: report
The Tigers are listed having 25 to 1 odds along with Texas A&M.
Reported by nola.com 23 minutes ago.
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WTI wobbles around $70.00 within a tight range
· *Prices of the WTI alternate gains with losses around the $70.00 mark/bbl.*
· *Support emerges around weekly lows in the $69.30 region.*
· *US oil rig count by Baker Hughes next of importance in the calendar.*
Prices of the barrel of the *West Texas Intermediate* are attempting a sideline theme in the area of weekly lows around the key $70.00 handle.
*WTI now looks to data*
Prices of the barrel of the American reference for the sweet light crude oil ae looking for traction in the lower bound of the weekly range following Wednesday’s sharp pullback and Thursday’s multi-day lows in the $69.30 region.
WTI dropped markedly on Wednesday despite the EIA reported a more than 12 mbpd draw in US crude oil supplies, the largest decrease since 2016. In fact, news that Libya could resume its exports of oil impacted on traders’ sentiment and forced prices to recede more than $4 and break below the psychological $70.00 mark.
In the same line, the prevailing effervescence around the US-China trade spat continues to weigh on the market and keeps capping any bullish attempt in prices.
However, WTI found some respite after the latest monthly report from the IEA said crude oil supply could be threatened in light of the stretched spare capacity following OPEC+ plans to increment the output.
Later in the day, driller Baker Hughes will publish its weekly report on US oil rig count.
*WTI significant levels*
At the moment the barrel of WTI is up 0.04% at $70.45 facing the next hurdle at $72.97 (10-day sma) followed by $75.34 (2018 high Jul.4) and then $77.95 (high Nov.21 2014). On the downside, a break below $69.30 (low Jul.12) would target $67.86 (low Jun.27) and finally $67.16 (100-day sma). Reported by FXstreet.com 16 minutes ago.
· *Support emerges around weekly lows in the $69.30 region.*
· *US oil rig count by Baker Hughes next of importance in the calendar.*
Prices of the barrel of the *West Texas Intermediate* are attempting a sideline theme in the area of weekly lows around the key $70.00 handle.
*WTI now looks to data*
Prices of the barrel of the American reference for the sweet light crude oil ae looking for traction in the lower bound of the weekly range following Wednesday’s sharp pullback and Thursday’s multi-day lows in the $69.30 region.
WTI dropped markedly on Wednesday despite the EIA reported a more than 12 mbpd draw in US crude oil supplies, the largest decrease since 2016. In fact, news that Libya could resume its exports of oil impacted on traders’ sentiment and forced prices to recede more than $4 and break below the psychological $70.00 mark.
In the same line, the prevailing effervescence around the US-China trade spat continues to weigh on the market and keeps capping any bullish attempt in prices.
However, WTI found some respite after the latest monthly report from the IEA said crude oil supply could be threatened in light of the stretched spare capacity following OPEC+ plans to increment the output.
Later in the day, driller Baker Hughes will publish its weekly report on US oil rig count.
*WTI significant levels*
At the moment the barrel of WTI is up 0.04% at $70.45 facing the next hurdle at $72.97 (10-day sma) followed by $75.34 (2018 high Jul.4) and then $77.95 (high Nov.21 2014). On the downside, a break below $69.30 (low Jul.12) would target $67.86 (low Jun.27) and finally $67.16 (100-day sma). Reported by FXstreet.com 16 minutes ago.
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Pilot dies when 1936 biplane crashes in North Texas
NEW FAIRVIEW, Texas (AP) — The 86-year-old pilot of a small biplane died when the aircraft went down in a field not far from a private airstrip north of Fort Worth.Authorities identified the pilot as Dominick Pellegreno, the owner...
Reported by New Zealand Herald 2 minutes ago.
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Jeff Banister on win in Baltimore: 'Nice way to start the series'
Jeff Banister discusses a Texas Rangers win on Friday night against the Baltimore Orioles.
Reported by FOX Sports 11 hours ago.
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Keone Kela records save, stays perfect with win over Orioles
Keone Kela discusses the Texas Rangers road win against the Balitmore Orioles on Friday night.
Reported by FOX Sports 11 hours ago.
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Rangers' Choo hopes to extend streak against Orioles (Jul 13, 2018)
BALTIMORE -- The Texas Rangers will try to start a winning streak while Shin-Soo Choo attempts to reach base for the 50th straight game when they play the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday at Camden Yards.
Reported by FOX Sports 10 hours ago.
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Beto O’Rourke’s risky gamble on health care
Republican Ted Cruz won his Texas Senate seat by campaigning on health care in 2012. Democrat O’Rourke is hoping to beat him at his own game.
Reported by Politico 2 hours ago.
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Restaurant Sales Continue Slow and Steady Uphill Climb
Year-over-year chain restaurant sales increased 1.1 percent in June, the fourth consecutive month of positive or flat comp sales. These insights come from TDn2K’s Black Box Intelligence™ data, based on weekly sales from over 30,000 locations representing 170+ brands and nearly $70 billion in annual sales.
DALLAS (PRWEB) July 14, 2018
Year-over-year chain restaurant sales increased 1.1 percent in June, the fourth consecutive month of positive or flat comp sales. The increases compare to relatively soft prior year numbers, but continue to suggest a turning point from the consistent declines of 2016 and 2017. Performance began to improve in the fourth quarter of 2017 and the industry has reported monthly sales increases in six of the past nine months. These insights come from TDn2K’s Black Box Intelligence™ data, based on weekly sales from over 30,000 locations representing 170+ brands and nearly $70 billion in annual sales.
The comp sales numbers are encouraging, but come against a backdrop of continued softness in guest counts. Store traffic declined -1.7 percent in June. This is an improvement of roughly one percentage point over trends from earlier in the year, but it points out the headwinds faced by the industry with respect to driving visit frequency.
Same-store sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 0.8 percent, the third consecutive quarterly increase and another indication of a strengthening industry environment. Growth was consistent throughout the period with positive sales in 12 of the 13 reporting weeks. Traffic was down -2.0 percent, a slight improvement over the -2.6 percent drop in the first quarter.
Off-Premise Sales Fuel Growth in 2018
Year to date, sales are up 0.5 percent in 2018 versus a -1.2 percent decline at this point last year. All segments except fine dining were stronger in 2018. Compared to 2017 performance, casual dining and fast casual reported the most improvement.
The numbers reflect a changing landscape with respect to how consumers use chain restaurants. Virtually all the observed gains have come from to-go and delivery sales. Every segment recorded a decline in dine-in sales and every segment except family dining and quick service experienced to-go sales increases. Fine dining and upscale casual reported large percentage increases, but off-premise is a relatively small portion of their business. Their in-unit sales were the strongest in the industry and reflect the importance of a dining experience to consumers visiting those brands. The degree to which they can expand food delivery remains to be seen.
The casual dining segment reported double-digit increases in to-go sales so far in 2018. Many of these brands already have significant existing off-premise businesses and are capitalizing on a variety of social media and technical innovations to exploit additional to-go and delivery opportunities.
Top Line Driven by Pricing
Check average is up significantly this year. For the first six months of 2018, average check is up 2.9 percent versus 2.2 percent for the same period last year. Price increases, largely in response to higher labor costs, are certainly a factor. But a large portion of the change in average check is attributable to casual dining, which may be influenced by the previously noted increase in to-go and delivery.
Economy is Robust, But Tariffs Loom
“The stronger growth in the second quarter was broad-based and has supported robust hiring,” according to Joel Naroff, president of Naroff Economic Advisors and TDn2K economist.
“With more people working and wages rising a little faster, consumers are spending again. The good news for the restaurant industry is that households are not over-extending themselves as much as they had been. They are now saving a little more as well as spending more. That means the improved demand at restaurants should be sustained. The only risk to the economy is the emerging trade war. Right now, it is largely a skirmish that should not affect economic activity significantly. But if the tit-for-tat on tariffs accelerates, growth could be harmed, inflation could accelerate and interest rates could rise even further. The best guess is that it will not reach that stage, so expectations are that the economy and consumer spending will be solid the rest of the year. That bodes well for restaurant sales.”
The Downside of a Robust Labor Market
Unfortunately, the same strong labor market that propels restaurant spending has also produced the most challenging staffing environment in many years. Turnover at both the hourly and management levels is at record highs and has become the “new normal”. Data from TDn2K’s People Report™ provides little comfort that market conditions will change soon. Accordingly, brands are struggling to adapt their service models to the new reality of low unemployment and rising wages. This is an especially difficult balancing act. Margins are always a priority, but experienced operators are well aware of the established linkage between quality service, consumer sentiment and revenue.
The upswing in sales is welcome news. General economic conditions are a bit fragile but should be favorable enough to support continued demand. There are fundamental challenges facing the industry, including difficult labor markets and an over-supply of restaurants. Nonetheless, we are encouraged that top-performing brands consistently find ways to deliver strong results in sales, people metrics, and social sentiment.
TDn2K™ (Transforming Data into Knowledge) is the parent company of People Report™, Black Box Intelligence™ and White Box Social Intelligence™. People Report provides service-sector human capital and workforce analytics for its members monthly. Black Box Intelligence provides weekly financial and market level data for the restaurant industry. White Box Social Intelligence delivers consumer insights and reveals online brand health. TDn2K membership represents 43,000 restaurant units, 2.5 million employees and nearly $70 billion in sales. They are also the producers of leading restaurant industry events including the Global Best Practices Conference held annually each January in Dallas, Texas. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.
DALLAS (PRWEB) July 14, 2018
Year-over-year chain restaurant sales increased 1.1 percent in June, the fourth consecutive month of positive or flat comp sales. The increases compare to relatively soft prior year numbers, but continue to suggest a turning point from the consistent declines of 2016 and 2017. Performance began to improve in the fourth quarter of 2017 and the industry has reported monthly sales increases in six of the past nine months. These insights come from TDn2K’s Black Box Intelligence™ data, based on weekly sales from over 30,000 locations representing 170+ brands and nearly $70 billion in annual sales.
The comp sales numbers are encouraging, but come against a backdrop of continued softness in guest counts. Store traffic declined -1.7 percent in June. This is an improvement of roughly one percentage point over trends from earlier in the year, but it points out the headwinds faced by the industry with respect to driving visit frequency.
Same-store sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 0.8 percent, the third consecutive quarterly increase and another indication of a strengthening industry environment. Growth was consistent throughout the period with positive sales in 12 of the 13 reporting weeks. Traffic was down -2.0 percent, a slight improvement over the -2.6 percent drop in the first quarter.
Off-Premise Sales Fuel Growth in 2018
Year to date, sales are up 0.5 percent in 2018 versus a -1.2 percent decline at this point last year. All segments except fine dining were stronger in 2018. Compared to 2017 performance, casual dining and fast casual reported the most improvement.
The numbers reflect a changing landscape with respect to how consumers use chain restaurants. Virtually all the observed gains have come from to-go and delivery sales. Every segment recorded a decline in dine-in sales and every segment except family dining and quick service experienced to-go sales increases. Fine dining and upscale casual reported large percentage increases, but off-premise is a relatively small portion of their business. Their in-unit sales were the strongest in the industry and reflect the importance of a dining experience to consumers visiting those brands. The degree to which they can expand food delivery remains to be seen.
The casual dining segment reported double-digit increases in to-go sales so far in 2018. Many of these brands already have significant existing off-premise businesses and are capitalizing on a variety of social media and technical innovations to exploit additional to-go and delivery opportunities.
Top Line Driven by Pricing
Check average is up significantly this year. For the first six months of 2018, average check is up 2.9 percent versus 2.2 percent for the same period last year. Price increases, largely in response to higher labor costs, are certainly a factor. But a large portion of the change in average check is attributable to casual dining, which may be influenced by the previously noted increase in to-go and delivery.
Economy is Robust, But Tariffs Loom
“The stronger growth in the second quarter was broad-based and has supported robust hiring,” according to Joel Naroff, president of Naroff Economic Advisors and TDn2K economist.
“With more people working and wages rising a little faster, consumers are spending again. The good news for the restaurant industry is that households are not over-extending themselves as much as they had been. They are now saving a little more as well as spending more. That means the improved demand at restaurants should be sustained. The only risk to the economy is the emerging trade war. Right now, it is largely a skirmish that should not affect economic activity significantly. But if the tit-for-tat on tariffs accelerates, growth could be harmed, inflation could accelerate and interest rates could rise even further. The best guess is that it will not reach that stage, so expectations are that the economy and consumer spending will be solid the rest of the year. That bodes well for restaurant sales.”
The Downside of a Robust Labor Market
Unfortunately, the same strong labor market that propels restaurant spending has also produced the most challenging staffing environment in many years. Turnover at both the hourly and management levels is at record highs and has become the “new normal”. Data from TDn2K’s People Report™ provides little comfort that market conditions will change soon. Accordingly, brands are struggling to adapt their service models to the new reality of low unemployment and rising wages. This is an especially difficult balancing act. Margins are always a priority, but experienced operators are well aware of the established linkage between quality service, consumer sentiment and revenue.
The upswing in sales is welcome news. General economic conditions are a bit fragile but should be favorable enough to support continued demand. There are fundamental challenges facing the industry, including difficult labor markets and an over-supply of restaurants. Nonetheless, we are encouraged that top-performing brands consistently find ways to deliver strong results in sales, people metrics, and social sentiment.
TDn2K™ (Transforming Data into Knowledge) is the parent company of People Report™, Black Box Intelligence™ and White Box Social Intelligence™. People Report provides service-sector human capital and workforce analytics for its members monthly. Black Box Intelligence provides weekly financial and market level data for the restaurant industry. White Box Social Intelligence delivers consumer insights and reveals online brand health. TDn2K membership represents 43,000 restaurant units, 2.5 million employees and nearly $70 billion in sales. They are also the producers of leading restaurant industry events including the Global Best Practices Conference held annually each January in Dallas, Texas. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.
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Advocates Work To Reunite Migrant Families
The legal coordinator at a migrant shelter in El Paso, Texas, is one of many across the country working with U.S. government officials to reunite parents and children separated at the border.
Reported by NPR 1 hour ago.
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Pet Fire Safety Day Alerts U.S. Pet Owners of Fire Hazards in Homes
In observance of National Pet Fire Safety Day, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) is encouraging pet owners to learn about home fire hazards, including the potential risks when pets are left home alone, and ways to prevent these potentially destructive incidents while keeping pets safe.
AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) July 14, 2018
House fires affect approximately 500,000 pets each year. Alarmingly, pets accidentally start nearly 1,000 home fires every year, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). To reduce these numbers, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and ADT Security Services created National Pet Fire Safety Day, which is observed annually on July 15. The event brings awareness to home fire hazards, including the potential risks when pets are left home alone, and offers prevention plans to ensure the safety of your pets and your home. In honor of this day, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) encourages pet owners to learn how pets can start house fires and, more importantly, how to prevent them.
"The most tragic cases we treat in the hospital are always the ones suffering from issues that could have been prevented,” said TVMA member and emergency veterinarian Jennifer Hennessey Bremseth, DVM, CVJ, CAPM, (CCRP, CCMT), of Animal ER of Northwest Houston and Wonder Pet Rehab & Recovery. “Injuries can range from minor to life-threatening despite the severity of the fire.”
By simply taking a few precautionary measures, pet owners can practice responsible pet ownership and significantly reduce the risk of their pets starting fires. AKC and ADT provide the following tips on how to prevent these potentially destructive incidents while keeping pets safe.
Remove or Cover Stove Knobs: The National Fire Protection Association states that “a stove or cook top is the number one piece of equipment involved in your pet starting a fire.” AKC recommends removing or covering stove knobs before leaving the house.
Extinguish Open Flames: With an innate curiosity for unfamiliar sights and smells, it’s not uncommon for pets to examine lit candles, cooking appliances and even fire in fireplaces. Do not leave pets unattended around open flames and extinguish a flame before leaving the house.
Use Flameless Candles: Instead of purchasing traditional candles, consider investing in flameless candles that contain a light bulb. This will put animals out of danger if or when they accidently knock a candle over with their paws or wagging tails. The lack of fire also prevents potential burns to your pet.
Keep Pets Near Entrances: When away from home, keep pets in rooms or areas near entrances in case firefighters need to find and rescue them. Also, make sure your pet’s leash is at the ready and that he or she is wearing a collar with identification at all times. Microchips are a great identification tool for pets because they can’t be lost like a collar. Whichever means of identification you use for your pet, be sure the contact information is up-to-date.
The AKC recommends installing smoke detectors that are connected to a monitoring center so pet owners and emergency personnel are alerted of fire and smoke when they are not at home. To save rescue workers time when searching for pets, use a pet alert window sticker that identifies the number of pets inside of the house.
Pet owners who follow these safety protocols and are aware of potential hazards will be better prepared to prevent and respond to a fire, if necessary.
About the Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Founded in 1903, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association is a professional association composed of more than 3,700 veterinarians committed to protecting public health, promoting high educational, ethical and moral standards within the veterinary profession and educating the public about animal health and its relationship to human health. For more information, call 512/452-4224 or visit http://www.tvma.org. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.
AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) July 14, 2018
House fires affect approximately 500,000 pets each year. Alarmingly, pets accidentally start nearly 1,000 home fires every year, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). To reduce these numbers, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and ADT Security Services created National Pet Fire Safety Day, which is observed annually on July 15. The event brings awareness to home fire hazards, including the potential risks when pets are left home alone, and offers prevention plans to ensure the safety of your pets and your home. In honor of this day, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) encourages pet owners to learn how pets can start house fires and, more importantly, how to prevent them.
"The most tragic cases we treat in the hospital are always the ones suffering from issues that could have been prevented,” said TVMA member and emergency veterinarian Jennifer Hennessey Bremseth, DVM, CVJ, CAPM, (CCRP, CCMT), of Animal ER of Northwest Houston and Wonder Pet Rehab & Recovery. “Injuries can range from minor to life-threatening despite the severity of the fire.”
By simply taking a few precautionary measures, pet owners can practice responsible pet ownership and significantly reduce the risk of their pets starting fires. AKC and ADT provide the following tips on how to prevent these potentially destructive incidents while keeping pets safe.
Remove or Cover Stove Knobs: The National Fire Protection Association states that “a stove or cook top is the number one piece of equipment involved in your pet starting a fire.” AKC recommends removing or covering stove knobs before leaving the house.
Extinguish Open Flames: With an innate curiosity for unfamiliar sights and smells, it’s not uncommon for pets to examine lit candles, cooking appliances and even fire in fireplaces. Do not leave pets unattended around open flames and extinguish a flame before leaving the house.
Use Flameless Candles: Instead of purchasing traditional candles, consider investing in flameless candles that contain a light bulb. This will put animals out of danger if or when they accidently knock a candle over with their paws or wagging tails. The lack of fire also prevents potential burns to your pet.
Keep Pets Near Entrances: When away from home, keep pets in rooms or areas near entrances in case firefighters need to find and rescue them. Also, make sure your pet’s leash is at the ready and that he or she is wearing a collar with identification at all times. Microchips are a great identification tool for pets because they can’t be lost like a collar. Whichever means of identification you use for your pet, be sure the contact information is up-to-date.
The AKC recommends installing smoke detectors that are connected to a monitoring center so pet owners and emergency personnel are alerted of fire and smoke when they are not at home. To save rescue workers time when searching for pets, use a pet alert window sticker that identifies the number of pets inside of the house.
Pet owners who follow these safety protocols and are aware of potential hazards will be better prepared to prevent and respond to a fire, if necessary.
About the Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Founded in 1903, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association is a professional association composed of more than 3,700 veterinarians committed to protecting public health, promoting high educational, ethical and moral standards within the veterinary profession and educating the public about animal health and its relationship to human health. For more information, call 512/452-4224 or visit http://www.tvma.org. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.
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'No running or hiding': Trump's trade war starts to hit Texas consumers
Reported by DallasNews 5 minutes ago.
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Orioles, Rangers aim to go into All-Star break on good note (Jul 14, 2018)
BALTIMORE -- After splitting their opening two games, the last-place Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles look to enter the All-Star break on a high note entering their series finale Sunday at Camden Yards.
Reported by FOX Sports 11 hours ago.
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Suspect in Austin shooting spree linked to fatal shooting 2 days earlier, police say
Police in Austin, Texas, say a suspect arrested in connection with a shooting spree Wednesday is the same gunman who fatally shot a man in an apartment complex two days earlier.
Reported by FOXNews.com 8 hours ago.
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Incredible pictures show how Lowriding culture has been embraced across the world
A Texas man spent 17 years travelling the world researching how different cultures have embraced Lowriding - where cars are lowered, painted in brightly colored, bold designs and driven 'low and slow'.
Reported by MailOnline 2 hours ago.
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Municipalities and Police Departments to Auction Off Stolen and Seized Items Through PropertyRoom.com
Nine Municipalities and police departments from across the country chose to auction off their unclaimed stolen, seized or surplus assets and goods on an online auction site.
FREDERICK, Md. (PRWEB) July 15, 2018
From April through June, nine (9) Municipalities and Police Departments chose to partner with PropertyRoom.co m to auction off their unclaimed stolen, seized or surplus assets and goods. PropertyRoom.com is an online auction site offering “$1 No Reserve” online auctions; bringing more deals to the community and generating income for their partners.
California:
The Save Mart Companies
Georgia:
Clayton County
City of Smyrna
Connecticut:
Weston Police Department
Missouri:
Boone County
North Carolina:
Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office
Texas:
Rockwall County
Young County Sheriff’s Office
Washington:
College Place Police Department
Items available cover a wide range, varying from collectible coins and smartphones to handbags and vehicles, with more in between. The website also regularly auctions surplus municipal cars, trucks and heavy equipment as well as seized vehicles, with all assets open to public bidding nationwide.
Andrew J. Nash, CEO of PropertyRoom.com explains, “At PropertyRoom.com, we aim to provide our clients the best service options available. We are excited to welcome our new clients, and look forward to working together with them.”
About PropertyRoom.com
PropertyRoom.com makes it remarkably easy for our 3,000+ clients to manage and sell surplus assets. We streamline the entire auction process on a client’s behalf and deliver to the winning bidder. There is always a unique deal to be found, with hundreds of new auction listings added daily. Top categories include jewelry, watches, collectible coins and consumer electronics along with cars, trucks, heavy equipment, and firearms through a partner website, eGunner.com. Working with law enforcement agencies, municipal surplus departments, state/county fleet programs, airports and even museums, PropertyRoom.com has generated and distributed millions of dollars to local communities nationwide. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
FREDERICK, Md. (PRWEB) July 15, 2018
From April through June, nine (9) Municipalities and Police Departments chose to partner with PropertyRoom.co m to auction off their unclaimed stolen, seized or surplus assets and goods. PropertyRoom.com is an online auction site offering “$1 No Reserve” online auctions; bringing more deals to the community and generating income for their partners.
California:
The Save Mart Companies
Georgia:
Clayton County
City of Smyrna
Connecticut:
Weston Police Department
Missouri:
Boone County
North Carolina:
Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office
Texas:
Rockwall County
Young County Sheriff’s Office
Washington:
College Place Police Department
Items available cover a wide range, varying from collectible coins and smartphones to handbags and vehicles, with more in between. The website also regularly auctions surplus municipal cars, trucks and heavy equipment as well as seized vehicles, with all assets open to public bidding nationwide.
Andrew J. Nash, CEO of PropertyRoom.com explains, “At PropertyRoom.com, we aim to provide our clients the best service options available. We are excited to welcome our new clients, and look forward to working together with them.”
About PropertyRoom.com
PropertyRoom.com makes it remarkably easy for our 3,000+ clients to manage and sell surplus assets. We streamline the entire auction process on a client’s behalf and deliver to the winning bidder. There is always a unique deal to be found, with hundreds of new auction listings added daily. Top categories include jewelry, watches, collectible coins and consumer electronics along with cars, trucks, heavy equipment, and firearms through a partner website, eGunner.com. Working with law enforcement agencies, municipal surplus departments, state/county fleet programs, airports and even museums, PropertyRoom.com has generated and distributed millions of dollars to local communities nationwide. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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John Cynn claims World Series of Poker title, wins $8.8M
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Indianapolis resident John Cynn is the champion of the World Series of Poker no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event.The 33-year-old won the famed tournament Sunday at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas....
Reported by New Zealand Herald 2 hours ago.
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The Latest: Overwhelmed poker champ: $8.8M 'life-changing'
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the World Series of Poker no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event in Las Vegas (all times local):5:45 a.m.The new champion of the World Series of Poker no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event says he feels...
Reported by New Zealand Herald 1 hour ago.
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BriteBee Launches a New Kind of Online Insurance Platform
Early traction for Oklahoma startup prompts expansion into Texas
Yukon, Oklahoma (PRWEB) July 16, 2018
Insurance tech startup BriteBee has launched an online platform to help consumers find and compare quotes from local insurance agents, without compromising their personal information. BriteBee’s platform seeks to bring transparency to an industry dominated by consumer confusion and the sale of personal information.
“People hate searching for insurance,” says BriteBee CEO and Co-Founder, Keagan Henson. “There is so much value in a personal agent/client relationship, but that trust is hard to build in the current landscape of faceless search engines and lead generation sites. BriteBee is here to change that.”
The online platform provides a refreshing experience for both sides of the insurance market - insurance agents and insurance consumers. BriteBee grants users access to a directory of agents, giving consumers the power to choose which agents they want to work with based on proximity, experience, services, and an in-app rating system. For agents, BriteBee turns qualified lead discovery into a byproduct of customer-centric business and removes the need for cold-calling and emailing. Leads found through BriteBee are of a much higher quality due to the customer choice based relationship.
“BriteBee is a great lead provider! They attract quality prospects that give complete and accurate information, their site is very user-friendly, and the customer service is outstanding,” said one agent regarding the experience. An online review from a customer also stated, “I saved almost $1,700 on my combined auto and home policies through an agency I would have never known about if it wasn't for BriteBee! It was an absolute win for me and a very easy process.”
BriteBee has quickly grown in popularity and support over the past two months:· Participating at OnRamp Insurance Conference and Collision Tech Conference
· On-boarding over 50 insurance agents in Oklahoma
· Partnering with the Thunder Launchpad, StitchCrew, Rocket Referrals, ZipWhip, IAOA, Right Now Media at Work, LoveWorks Leadership, GAN startups and others to help serve insurance agents and consumers as the company grows and evolves
BriteBee.com officially launched May 31st and is currently connecting agents and consumers in the state of Oklahoma as it works towards serving the insurance industry on a national scale. BriteBee will begin on-boarding Texas insurance agents in July 2018. Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.
Yukon, Oklahoma (PRWEB) July 16, 2018
Insurance tech startup BriteBee has launched an online platform to help consumers find and compare quotes from local insurance agents, without compromising their personal information. BriteBee’s platform seeks to bring transparency to an industry dominated by consumer confusion and the sale of personal information.
“People hate searching for insurance,” says BriteBee CEO and Co-Founder, Keagan Henson. “There is so much value in a personal agent/client relationship, but that trust is hard to build in the current landscape of faceless search engines and lead generation sites. BriteBee is here to change that.”
The online platform provides a refreshing experience for both sides of the insurance market - insurance agents and insurance consumers. BriteBee grants users access to a directory of agents, giving consumers the power to choose which agents they want to work with based on proximity, experience, services, and an in-app rating system. For agents, BriteBee turns qualified lead discovery into a byproduct of customer-centric business and removes the need for cold-calling and emailing. Leads found through BriteBee are of a much higher quality due to the customer choice based relationship.
“BriteBee is a great lead provider! They attract quality prospects that give complete and accurate information, their site is very user-friendly, and the customer service is outstanding,” said one agent regarding the experience. An online review from a customer also stated, “I saved almost $1,700 on my combined auto and home policies through an agency I would have never known about if it wasn't for BriteBee! It was an absolute win for me and a very easy process.”
BriteBee has quickly grown in popularity and support over the past two months:· Participating at OnRamp Insurance Conference and Collision Tech Conference
· On-boarding over 50 insurance agents in Oklahoma
· Partnering with the Thunder Launchpad, StitchCrew, Rocket Referrals, ZipWhip, IAOA, Right Now Media at Work, LoveWorks Leadership, GAN startups and others to help serve insurance agents and consumers as the company grows and evolves
BriteBee.com officially launched May 31st and is currently connecting agents and consumers in the state of Oklahoma as it works towards serving the insurance industry on a national scale. BriteBee will begin on-boarding Texas insurance agents in July 2018. Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.
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Napo Pharmaceuticals to Present New Data at the 22nd International AIDS 2018 Conference
*Presentation Will Cover New Data on the Incidence and Prevalence of Diarrhea in HIV Clinical Trials in the Recent Post-Combined Antiretroviral Therapy (cART) Era*
*SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2018 / *Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Napo), a human health company developing and commercializing novel gastrointestinal prescription products from plants used traditionally in rainforest areas, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jaguar Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAGX) (Jaguar), announced today that the Company will be attending and presenting a poster at the 22nd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018). The meeting will be held from July 23-27, 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
*Presentation Title: Incidence and Prevalence of Diarrhea in HIV Clinical Trials in the Recent Post-Combined Antiretroviral Therapy (cART) Era: Analysis of Data from 39 Clinical Trials from 2008-2017 in Over 20,000 Patients*
Presentation by D.M. Asmuth, Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Dept. of Internal Medicine, UC Davis Med. Ctr; Gary Blick, MD, Health Advocates International, LLC; Patrick G. Clay, PharmD, FCCP, CCTI, consultant pharmacologist for FDA and professor of pharmacy practice at University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy; Katie MacFarlane, Sr. Vice President, Commercial Development at Napo Pharmaceuticals; Pravin Chaturvedi, PhD, Chair, Scientific Advisory Board at Napo Pharmaceuticals
Date and Time of Presentation: Tuesday, July 24, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Dates and Time of Poster Display: July 24-26, from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Poster exhibition area
Abstract Number: TUPEB145
The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health issue in the world. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, it continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science, advocacy, and human rights. Each conference is an opportunity to strengthen policies and programs that ensure an evidence-based response to the epidemic.
*About Jaguar Health, Inc.*
Jaguar Health, Inc. is a commercial stage pharmaceuticals company focused on developing novel, sustainably derived gastrointestinal products on a global basis. Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., focuses on developing and commercializing proprietary human gastrointestinal pharmaceuticals for the global marketplace from plants used traditionally in rainforest areas. Our Mytesi^® (crofelemer) product is approved by the U.S. FDA for the symptomatic relief of noninfectious diarrhea in adults with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy.
For more information about Jaguar, please visit jaguar.health. For more information about Napo, visit napopharma.com.
*About Mytesi^®*
Mytesi^® (crofelemer) is an antidiarrheal indicated for the symptomatic relief of noninfectious diarrhea in adult patients with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Mytesi^® is not indicated for the treatment of infectious diarrhea. Rule out infectious etiologies of diarrhea before starting Mytesi^®. If infectious etiologies are not considered, there is a risk that patients with infectious etiologies will not receive the appropriate therapy and their disease may worsen. In clinical studies, the most common adverse reactions occurring at a rate greater than placebo were upper respiratory tract infection (5.7%), bronchitis (3.9%), cough (3.5%), flatulence (3.1%), and increased bilirubin (3.1%).
See full Prescribing Information at Mytesi.com. Crofelemer, the active ingredient in Mytesi^®, is a botanical (plant-based) drug extracted and purified from the red bark sap of the medicinal Croton lechleri tree in the Amazon rainforest. Napo has established a sustainable harvesting program for crofelemer to ensure a high degree of quality and ecological integrity.
*Media Contacts:*
Kate Tumino / Lisa Lipson
KCSA Strategic Communications
ktumino@kcsa.com / llipson@kcsa.com
212-896-1252 / 508-843-6428
Jaguar-JAGX
*SOURCE:* Jaguar Health, Inc. Reported by Accesswire 1 hour ago.
*SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2018 / *Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Napo), a human health company developing and commercializing novel gastrointestinal prescription products from plants used traditionally in rainforest areas, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jaguar Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAGX) (Jaguar), announced today that the Company will be attending and presenting a poster at the 22nd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018). The meeting will be held from July 23-27, 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
*Presentation Title: Incidence and Prevalence of Diarrhea in HIV Clinical Trials in the Recent Post-Combined Antiretroviral Therapy (cART) Era: Analysis of Data from 39 Clinical Trials from 2008-2017 in Over 20,000 Patients*
Presentation by D.M. Asmuth, Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Dept. of Internal Medicine, UC Davis Med. Ctr; Gary Blick, MD, Health Advocates International, LLC; Patrick G. Clay, PharmD, FCCP, CCTI, consultant pharmacologist for FDA and professor of pharmacy practice at University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy; Katie MacFarlane, Sr. Vice President, Commercial Development at Napo Pharmaceuticals; Pravin Chaturvedi, PhD, Chair, Scientific Advisory Board at Napo Pharmaceuticals
Date and Time of Presentation: Tuesday, July 24, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Dates and Time of Poster Display: July 24-26, from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Poster exhibition area
Abstract Number: TUPEB145
The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health issue in the world. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, it continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science, advocacy, and human rights. Each conference is an opportunity to strengthen policies and programs that ensure an evidence-based response to the epidemic.
*About Jaguar Health, Inc.*
Jaguar Health, Inc. is a commercial stage pharmaceuticals company focused on developing novel, sustainably derived gastrointestinal products on a global basis. Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., focuses on developing and commercializing proprietary human gastrointestinal pharmaceuticals for the global marketplace from plants used traditionally in rainforest areas. Our Mytesi^® (crofelemer) product is approved by the U.S. FDA for the symptomatic relief of noninfectious diarrhea in adults with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy.
For more information about Jaguar, please visit jaguar.health. For more information about Napo, visit napopharma.com.
*About Mytesi^®*
Mytesi^® (crofelemer) is an antidiarrheal indicated for the symptomatic relief of noninfectious diarrhea in adult patients with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Mytesi^® is not indicated for the treatment of infectious diarrhea. Rule out infectious etiologies of diarrhea before starting Mytesi^®. If infectious etiologies are not considered, there is a risk that patients with infectious etiologies will not receive the appropriate therapy and their disease may worsen. In clinical studies, the most common adverse reactions occurring at a rate greater than placebo were upper respiratory tract infection (5.7%), bronchitis (3.9%), cough (3.5%), flatulence (3.1%), and increased bilirubin (3.1%).
See full Prescribing Information at Mytesi.com. Crofelemer, the active ingredient in Mytesi^®, is a botanical (plant-based) drug extracted and purified from the red bark sap of the medicinal Croton lechleri tree in the Amazon rainforest. Napo has established a sustainable harvesting program for crofelemer to ensure a high degree of quality and ecological integrity.
*Media Contacts:*
Kate Tumino / Lisa Lipson
KCSA Strategic Communications
ktumino@kcsa.com / llipson@kcsa.com
212-896-1252 / 508-843-6428
Jaguar-JAGX
*SOURCE:* Jaguar Health, Inc. Reported by Accesswire 1 hour ago.
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