Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday. Gaetz’s withdrawal is a blow to Trump’s push to install steadfast loyalists in his incoming administration and the first sign that Trump could face resistance from members of his own party. Trump said in a social media post that Gaetz “did not want to be a distraction for the Administration.” Gaetz said “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work" of the transition team. He added, “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle.” Warrants put Israeli PM and others in a small group of leaders accused of crimes against humanity Arrest warrants issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and a Hamas leader put them in a small group of leaders to be accused of crimes against humanity. The International Criminal Court in the Hague issued the warrants Thursday for Netanyahu, his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant, and Mohammed Deif, a Hamas leader Israel claims it killed. The court says Hamas committed murder, rape and torture in the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks that triggered the Israel-Hamas war. The court also says Israel used starvation as a method of warfare and committed murder, persecution and other inhumane acts. Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct WASHINGTON (AP) — Former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general in the face of sexual misconduct allegations. He's not the only member of Trump’s chosen staff and Cabinet accused of some form of misconduct. Others include: Elon Musk, his choice to help lead a new outside panel seeking to boost government efficiency, Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Trump’s choice for defense secretary Pete Hegseth and Linda McMahon, his choice to lead the Department of Education. They all deny the claims. Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has put Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of finding ways to cut government spending and regulations. It's possible that their efforts will lead to a constitutional clash. This week, Musk and Ramaswamy said they would encourage the Republican president-elect to refuse to spend money allocated by Congress, which would conflict with a 1974 law that's intended to prevent presidents from blocking funds. If Trump takes such a step, it would quickly become one of the most closely watched legal battles of his second administration. Musk and Ramaswamy also aim to dramatically reduce the size of the federal workforce. Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war passes 44,000, Palestinian officials say DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian health officials say the death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 44,000. The Gaza Health Ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. The Israeli military says it has killed over 17,000 militants, without providing evidence. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting another 250. Around 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third of whom are believed to be dead. Most of the rest were released during a cease-fire last year. Putin touts Russia's new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO The new ballistic missile fired by Russia struck a military-industrial facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, but its real mission was delivering a deadly new message to NATO. Hours after Thursday’s strike touched off a debate over whether the Ukrainian plant was hit by an intercontinental ballistic missile, President Vladimir Putin cleared up the mystery in a rare and surprise appearance on Russian television. He described it as a new, intermediate-range ballistic missile that raced to its target at 10 times the speed of sound and couldn't be stopped by modern anti-missile systems. One Western expert said it was the first time that such a missile was used in the war — and perhaps in any conflict. Brazilian police indict former President Bolsonaro and aides over alleged 2022 coup attempt SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people on charges of attempting a coup to keep him in office after his electoral defeat in the 2022 elections. The findings are to be delivered Thursday to Brazil’s Supreme Court, which will refer them to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet, who will either formally charge Bolsonaro and put the former president on trial or toss the investigation. The former right-wing president has denied all claims he tried to stay in office after his narrow electoral defeat in 2022 to his rival, leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has faced a series of legal threats since then. Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned SPRINGFIELD, Ill. 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Since taking the lead at the SEC, the commission has been aggressive in its oversight of cryptocurrencies and other regulatory issues. President-elect Donald Trump had promised during his campaign that he would remove Gensler, who has led the U.S. government’s crackdown on the crypto industry and repeatedly called for more oversight. But Gensler on Thursday announced that he would be stepping down from his post on the day that Trump is inaugurated. Bitcoin has jumped 40% since Trump’s victory. US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water NEW YORK (AP) — Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking water. Communities in Florida, Texas, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming and elsewhere have debated the idea in recent months. And several have decided to stop adding it to drinking water. In August, a federal agency for the first time reported that there is a link between high levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids. 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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stitch Fix, Inc. SFIX , the leading online personal styling service, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended November 2, 2024. "Our fiscal year is off to a strong start. We exceeded our expectations in the first quarter on the top and bottom lines," said Matt Baer, Chief Executive Officer, Stitch Fix. "Our clients are responding to the newness we have brought to our assortment as well as the improvements we've made to our client experience. This progress is a testament to the Stitch Fix team's ongoing execution of our transformation strategy, and we continue to expect to return to revenue growth by the end of FY26." During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we ceased operations of our UK business and met the accounting requirements for reporting the UK business as a discontinued operation. Accordingly, our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the results of the UK business as a discontinued operation for all periods presented. Unless otherwise noted, amounts and disclosures below relate to our continuing operations. First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Key Metrics and Financial Highlights Net revenue of $318.8 million, a decrease of 12.6% year-over-year. Active clients of 2,434,000, a decrease of 74,000, or 3.0%, quarter-over-quarter; and a decrease of 555,000, or 18.6%, year-over-year. Net revenue per active client ("RPAC") of $531, an increase of 4.9% year-over-year. Gross margin of 45.4%, an increase of 180 basis points year-over-year, which reflects improved transportation leverage and product margins. Net loss of $6.3 million and diluted loss per share of $0.05. Adjusted EBITDA of $13.5 million, which reflects continued cost management discipline. Net cash provided by operating activities of $14.3 million and free cash flow of $9.9 million in the first fiscal quarter. We ended the quarter with $253.3 million of cash, cash equivalents, and investments; and no debt. Financial Outlook Our financial outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, ending February 1, 2025, is as follows: Q2 2025 Net Revenue $290 million – $300 million (12)% – (9)% YoY Adjusted EBITDA $8 million – $13 million 2.8% – 4.3% margin Our fiscal year is a 52-week or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to July 31. The fiscal year 2025 is a 52-week year and the fiscal year 2024 was a 53-week year, with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter ending August 3, 2024. Our financial outlook for fiscal year 2025 is as follows: Fiscal Year 2025 Net Revenue $1.14 billion – $1.18 billion (15)% – (12)% YoY (13)% – (10)% YoY adjusted to a 52-week period (1) Adjusted EBITDA $25 million – $36 million 2.2% – 3.1% margin (1) Full fiscal year 2024 net revenue from continuing operations has been adjusted to remove the impact of the 53rd week for year-over-year comparative purposes. We expect both the second quarter and full fiscal year 2025 gross margin to be approximately 44% to 45%, and full fiscal year 2025 advertising expense as a percentage of revenue to be at the high end of an 8% to 9% range. Stitch Fix has not reconciled its Adjusted EBITDA outlook to GAAP net income (loss) because it does not provide an outlook for GAAP net income (loss) due to the uncertainty and potential variability of restructuring and other one-time costs, net other income (expense), provision for income taxes, and stock-based compensation expense, which are reconciling items between Adjusted EBITDA and GAAP net income (loss). Because Stitch Fix cannot reasonably predict such items, a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure outlook to the corresponding GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable effort. We caution, however, that such items could have a significant impact on the calculation of GAAP net income (loss). For more information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this release, please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below. Conference Call and Webcast Information Matt Baer, Chief Executive Officer of Stitch Fix, and David Aufderhaar, Chief Financial Officer of Stitch Fix, will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time today to discuss the Company's financial results and outlook. A live webcast of the call will be accessible on the investor relations section of the Stitch Fix website at https://investors.stitchfix.com . To access the call by phone, please register at the following link: Dial-In Registration: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIb75f616c9a2a4320adf40088c7b87810 Upon registration, telephone participants will receive the dial-in number along with a unique PIN number that can be used to access the call. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time at https://investors.stitchfix.com . About Stitch Fix, Inc. Stitch Fix SFIX is the leading online personal styling service that helps people discover the styles they will love that fit perfectly so they always look - and feel - their best. Few things are more personal than getting dressed, but finding clothing that fits and looks great can be a challenge. Stitch Fix solves that problem. By pairing expert stylists with best-in-class AI and recommendation algorithms, the company leverages its assortment of exclusive and national brands to meet each client's individual tastes and needs, making it convenient for clients to express their personal style without having to spend hours in stores or sifting through endless choices online. Stitch Fix, which was founded in 2011, is headquartered in San Francisco. For more information, please visit https://www.stitchfix.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release, the related conference call, and webcast contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact could be deemed forward looking, including but not limited to statements regarding our expectations for future financial performance, including our profitability and long-term targets; guidance on financial results and metrics for the second quarter and full fiscal year of 2025; that the execution of our strategy and priorities will enable us to achieve long-term, sustainable, and profitable growth and positive free cash flow; our expectation to return to revenue growth by the end of fiscal year 2026; that the changes we have made to our client experience will help us acquire, retain, and reactivate highly engaged clients over time and better serve our clients; that our actions to make Stylists more visible to our clients will deepen relationships between clients and Stylists and increase client engagement; and our expectations regarding warehouse costs, transportation costs, gross margin, inventory levels, and advertising spend. These statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties related to the current macroeconomic environment; our ability to generate sufficient net revenue to offset our costs; consumer behavior; our ability to acquire, engage, and retain clients; our ability to provide offerings and services that achieve market acceptance; our data science and technology, Stylists, operations, marketing initiatives, and other key strategic areas; risks related to our inventory levels and management; risks related to our supply chain, sourcing of materials and shipping of merchandise; our ability to forecast our future operating results; and other risks described in the filings we make with the SEC. Further information on these and other factors that could cause our financial results, performance, and achievements to differ materially from any results, performance, or achievements anticipated, expressed, or implied by these forward-looking statements is included in filings we make with the SEC from time to time, including in the section titled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 3, 2024. These documents are available on the SEC Filings section of the Investor Relations section of our website at: https://investors.stitchfix.com . We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, our results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements represent our management's beliefs and assumptions only as of the date such statements are made. Stitch Fix, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts) November 2, 2024 August 3, 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 137,153 $ 162,862 Short-term investments 116,119 84,106 Inventory, net 119,145 97,903 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 20,099 21,839 Total current assets 392,516 366,710 Property and equipment, net 49,204 51,517 Operating lease right-of-use assets 60,616 63,780 Other long-term assets 4,783 4,857 Total assets $ 507,119 $ 486,864 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 114,386 $ 87,058 Operating lease liabilities 21,999 21,817 Accrued liabilities 69,352 73,007 Gift card liability 6,296 6,749 Deferred revenue 9,256 9,217 Other current liabilities 5,232 5,201 Current liabilities, discontinued operations 32 502 Total current liabilities 226,553 203,551 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 89,465 95,685 Other long-term liabilities 606 606 Total liabilities 316,624 299,842 Stockholders' equity: Class A common stock, $0.00002 par value 1 1 Class B common stock, $0.00002 par value 1 1 Additional paid-in capital 694,339 684,650 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (295 ) (335 ) Accumulated deficit (473,509 ) (467,253 ) Treasury stock, at cost (30,042 ) (30,042 ) Total stockholders' equity 190,495 187,022 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 507,119 $ 486,864 Stitch Fix, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) For the Three Months Ended November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Revenue, net $ 318,818 $ 364,785 Cost of goods sold 174,013 205,682 Gross profit 144,805 159,103 Gross margin 45.4 % 43.6 % Selling, general, and administrative expenses 153,771 187,764 Operating loss (8,966 ) (28,661 ) Interest income 2,932 2,248 Other income (expense), net (72 ) 411 Loss before income taxes (6,106 ) (26,002 ) Provision for income taxes 157 169 Net loss from continuing operations (6,263 ) (26,171 ) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 7 (9,319 ) Net loss (6,256 ) (35,490 ) Other comprehensive income (loss): Change in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 40 121 Foreign currency translation — (1,129 ) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 40 (1,008 ) Comprehensive loss $ (6,216 ) $ (36,498 ) Loss per share from continuing operations, attributable to common stockholders: Basic $ (0.05 ) $ (0.22 ) Diluted $ (0.05 ) $ (0.22 ) Loss per share from discontinued operations, attributable to common stockholders: Basic $ 0.00 $ (0.08 ) Diluted $ 0.00 $ (0.08 ) Loss per share attributable to common stockholders: Basic $ (0.05 ) $ (0.30 ) Diluted $ (0.05 ) $ (0.30 ) Weighted-average shares used to compute loss per share attributable to common stockholders: Basic 125,972,658 116,645,160 Diluted 125,972,658 116,645,160 Stitch Fix, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Unaudited) (In thousands) For the Three Months Ended November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Cash Flows from Operating Activities from Continuing Operations Net loss from continuing operations $ (6,263 ) $ (26,171 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations: Change in inventory reserves 4,970 3,083 Stock-based compensation expense 12,650 19,902 Depreciation, amortization, and accretion 6,859 13,784 Other 34 19 Change in operating assets and liabilities: Inventory (26,212 ) (33,255 ) Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,771 2,800 Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities (2,874 ) (1,349 ) Accounts payable 27,223 34,709 Accrued liabilities (3,507 ) 7,502 Deferred revenue 39 (664 ) Gift card liability (453 ) (503 ) Other liabilities 31 702 Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations 14,268 20,559 Cash Flows from Investing Activities from Continuing Operations Proceeds from sale of property and equipment — 21 Purchases of property and equipment (4,323 ) (3,653 ) Purchases of securities available-for-sale (46,074 ) — Sales of securities available-for-sale 2,468 — Maturities of securities available-for-sale 12,200 12,820 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations (35,729 ) 9,188 Cash Flows from Financing Activities from Continuing Operations Payments for tax withholdings related to vesting of restricted stock units (3,785 ) (4,008 ) Other — (100 ) Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations (3,785 ) (4,108 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations (25,246 ) 25,639 Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations (463 ) (6,119 ) Net cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations — (164 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations (463 ) (6,283 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — (1,895 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (25,709 ) 17,461 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 162,862 239,437 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 137,153 $ 256,898 Supplemental Disclosure Cash paid for income taxes $ 521 $ 386 Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 43 $ 1,099 Capitalized stock-based compensation $ 824 $ 1,303 Non-GAAP Financial Measures We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide users of our financial information with additional useful information in evaluating our performance. We believe that adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations ("Adjusted EBITDA") is frequently used by investors and securities analysts in their evaluations of companies, and that this supplemental measure facilitates comparisons between continuing operations of companies. We believe free cash flow from continuing operations ("Free Cash Flow") is an important metric because it represents a measure of how much cash from continuing operations we have available for discretionary and non-discretionary items after the deduction of capital expenditures. These non-GAAP financial measures may be different than similarly titled measures used by other companies. Our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as substitutes for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are several limitations related to the use of our non-GAAP financial measures as compared to the closest comparable GAAP measures. Some of these limitations include: Adjusted EBITDA excludes interest income and net other (income) expense as these items are not components of our core business; Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our provision for income taxes, which may increase or decrease cash available to us; Adjusted EBITDA excludes the recurring, non-cash expenses of depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and, although these are non-cash expenses, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future; Adjusted EBITDA excludes the non-cash expense of stock-based compensation, which has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, an important part of how we attract and retain our employees and a significant recurring expense in our business; Adjusted EBITDA excludes costs incurred related to discrete restructuring plans and other one-time costs attributable to our continuing operations that are fundamentally different in strategic nature and frequency from ongoing initiatives. We believe exclusion of these items facilitates a more consistent comparison of operating performance over time, however these costs do include cash outflows; and Free Cash Flow does not represent the total residual cash flow available for discretionary purposes and does not reflect our future contractual commitments. Adjusted EBITDA We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss from continuing operations excluding interest income, net other (income) expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, and restructuring and other one-time costs related to our continuing operations. The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss from continuing operations, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods presented: For the Three Months Ended (in thousands) November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Net loss from continuing operations $ (6,263 ) $ (26,171 ) Add (deduct): Interest income (2,932 ) (2,248 ) Other (income) expense, net 72 (411 ) Provision for income taxes 157 169 Depreciation and amortization (1) 7,385 9,439 Stock-based compensation expense 12,650 19,902 Restructuring and other one-time costs (2) 2,425 7,950 Adjusted EBITDA $ 13,494 $ 8,630 (1) For the three months ended October 28, 2023, depreciation and amortization excluded $4.3 million reflected in "Restructuring and other one-time costs." (2) For the three months ended November 2, 2024, restructuring charges were $1.0 million in severance and employee-related benefits and other restructuring costs; and other-one time costs were $1.4 million in one-time bonuses for certain continuing employees. For the three months ended October 28, 2023, restructuring charges were $8.0 million in severance and employee-related benefits, accelerated depreciation, and other restructuring costs. Free Cash Flow We define Free Cash Flow as net cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations, reduced by purchases of property and equipment that are included in cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations. The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, to Free Cash Flow for each of the periods presented: For the Three Months Ended (in thousands) November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Free Cash Flow reconciliation: Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations $ 14,268 $ 20,559 Deduct: Purchases of property and equipment from continuing operations (4,323 ) (3,653 ) Free Cash Flow $ 9,945 $ 16,906 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations $ (35,729 ) $ 9,188 Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations $ (3,785 ) $ (4,108 ) Operating Metrics (in thousands) November 2, 2024 August 3, 2024 April 27, 2024 January 27, 2024 October 28, 2023 Active clients 2,434 2,508 2,633 2,805 2,989 Net Revenue per Active Client $ 531 $ 533 $ 525 $ 515 $ 506 Active Clients We define an active client as a client who checked out a Fix or was shipped an item via Freestyle in the preceding 52 weeks, measured as of the last day of that period. Clients check out a Fix when they indicate what items they are keeping through our mobile application or on our website. We consider each Women's, Men's, or Kids account as a client, even if they share the same household. Net Revenue per Active Client We calculate net revenue per active client based on net revenue over the preceding four fiscal quarters divided by the number of active clients measured as of the last day of the period. IR Contact: PR Contact: ir@stitchfix.com media@stitchfix.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.A fugitive gains fame in New Orleans eluding dart guns and nets
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Nanozymes can transform biomaterials for use in medicinal & biomedical applications - Department Of Science & TechnologyWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad’s ouster from power in Damascus . “We think we can get him back," Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that “we have no direct evidence” of his status. "Assad should be held accountable.” Biden said officials must still identify exactly where Tice is after his disappearance in August 2012 at a checkpoint in a contested area west of Damascus. “We've remained committed to returning him to his family,” he said. Tice, who is from Houston, has had his work published by The Washington Post, McClatchy newspapers and other outlets. A video released weeks after Tice went missing showed him blindfolded and held by armed men and saying, “Oh, Jesus.” He has not been heard from since. Syria has publicly denied that it was holding him. The United States has no new evidence that Tice is alive, but continues to operate under that assumption, according to a U.S. official. The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said the U.S. will continue to work to identify where he is and to try to bring him home. His mother, Debra, said at a news conference Friday in Washington that the family had information from a “significant source,” whom she did not identify, establishing that her son was alive. “He is being cared for and he is well — we do know that,” she said. The Tice family met this past week with officials at the State Department and the White House. “To everyone in Syria that hears this, please remind people that we’re waiting for Austin,” Debra Tice said in comments that hostage advocacy groups spread on social media Sunday. “We know that when he comes out, he’s going to be fairly dazed and he’s going to need lots of care and direction. Direct him to his family please!” Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Trump Cabinet picks, appointees targeted by bomb threats and swatting attacksDeepen Cooperation and Create the Future Together | The 2024 SLKOR Annual Agent Seminar was successfully concluded 12-19-2024 11:16 PM CET | Logistics & Transport Press release from: ABNewswire On the occasion of the coming of the winter solstice, the New Product Training Conference for SLKOR [ http://www.slkoric.com]'s 2024 Annual Agents was successfully held in the meeting room of SLKOR's headquarters on December 12th. This conference mainly focused on product training, aiming to deepen the agents' understanding of semiconductor products, enhance their comprehensive understanding of SLKOR's new products, and strengthen the communication and cooperation between the company and the agents, laying a solid foundation for the later business development and market expansion of both parties. Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022553379127252492585.png SLKOR 2024 Annual Agent Exchange Meeting Room On the eve of the conference, the SLKOR team made meticulous preparations to ensure the smooth running of the training. In the morning of that day, the agents participating in the training signed in orderly at the reception desks of SLKOR and Kinghelm [ http://www.kinghelm.net ], and received the product manuals, customized mineral water bottles and newly customized pillows carefully prepared by SLKOR. Each gift was printed with the "Slkor" logo, which not only reflected SLKOR's care and respect for the agents, but also demonstrated that SLKOR not only focuses on the research, development and production of new products, but also attaches great importance to brand promotion. Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022554154457419658250.png SLKOR product manuals and pillows Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022554714914057912364.png SLKOR product manuals and pillows Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022555227097248550735.png Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022555700907024232917.png Before the training started, Song Shiqiang, the general manager of SLKOR [ https://ru.slkoric.com ] and Kinghelm, delivered a speech first. He sincerely thanked all the agents for taking time out of their busy schedules to participate in the SLKOR 2024 Agent Training and Exchange Conference, and then introduced in detail the current general situation and development of the company. He mentioned that SLKOR had achieved remarkable results in the past year. With the rapid development of the company, great progress had also been made in the expansion of overseas markets. Facing the current situation of the semiconductor industry, General Manager Song Shiqiang also analyzed the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry and shared SLKOR's coping strategies for these challenges. When talking about SLKOR's future development plan, he revealed that SLKOR had a plan to go public in the future and was currently working hard in this direction. He also emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with agents in the future and hoped that through the joint efforts of both sides, a win-win situation could be achieved. Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022556166942627943283.png Subsequently, the conference entered the product training session. Sun Gaofei, the director of SLKOR's Sales Department One, served as the keynote speaker. He is a technical sales elite of SLKOR [ https://tr.slkoric.com ], possessing profound semiconductor professional knowledge and rich practical experience. He believes that understanding how semiconductors are produced first and then getting to know the products will achieve twice the result with half the effort and enable a more professional introduction of products to customers. Therefore, the product training mainly focused on two parts: the semiconductor manufacturing process and the introduction of new products. In the first part, starting from the wafer manufacturing process, Director Sun analyzed in simple terms the entire manufacturing process of semiconductors from raw materials to finished products and explained the packaging process in detail, giving the agents present a clear understanding of the product generation process. Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022556587229235725642.png Training by Sun Gaofei, the sales director of SLKOR. Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022556971016399024395.png In terms of the introduction of new products, Director Sun mainly introduced SLKOR's newly launched products, namely MEMS infrared temperature sensor, A/D converter, and gate driver. He elaborated on the three series of MEMS infrared temperature sensors - SL-S-TRS-5.5Dx, SL-W-TRS-5.5Dx, SL-FW-TRS-5.5Dx. Although the product characteristics, functions and applicable scenarios of these three series are different, they can all be widely used in fields such as household appliances, power, and medical treatment. He pointed out that SLKOR's MEMS infrared temperature sensor can bring more intelligent, safe and efficient advantages to smart appliances. The advantage of the A/D converter is that it makes the system data conversion more accurate and the volume is miniaturized. The gate driver is to optimize the switching speed and reduce the switching loss. The gate driver chip helps to improve the energy efficiency of the entire system. During the nearly ninety-minute training, the learning atmosphere in the meeting room was very strong. Director Sun also patiently answered the questions and doubts raised by the agents and gave examples from real life to make it easier for everyone to understand. After the training, SLKOR hosted a luncheon for the agents. Everyone had a warm meal and communication in a Chinese restaurant and said that Director Sun's training was very detailed, rich in knowledge points and clearly explained, which deepened their understanding of SLKOR's products and benefited them a lot. Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022557570078734991361.png Ask questions during the training process. Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022557925160699672838.png SLKOR arranged a luncheon for the agents Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022558652752733383079.png With the end of lunch, the SLKOR 2024 Annual Agent Training and Exchange Conference also concluded successfully. This conference was not only a meeting for product training and communication interaction, but also an opportunity to deepen cooperation and create the future together. Through this conference, the communication and cooperation between SLKOR and the agents have been further strengthened, and the foundation of cooperation between the two parties has become more solid. In the future, SLKOR will continue to adhere to innovation, ensure product quality, continuously improve product competitiveness and market share, and bring more excellent products and services. Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022559297732535278051.png SLKOR mascot "Powerboy" Song Shiqiang said that the model of this event is very good and is of great significance for both SLKOR and its agents, which will help everyone expand their business. Next, Kinghelm, the sister company of SLKOR, will also conduct agent training to clearly explain Kinghelm's new products and new applications to the agents, making it convenient for everyone to work with a clear understanding. Kinghelm Electronics was founded in 2007 in Shenzhen Huaqiangbei. It is a national high-tech enterprise integrating R & D, production, sales and technical services. For more than ten years, it has been deeply engaged in radio frequency and microwave technology and developed signal transceiver and transmission product components. Its products include Beidou GPS antennas, various series of connector terminals, custom molds for antenna connectors and supporting solutions. The "Kinghelm" brand has influence and good reputation both domestically and internationally. "Kinghelm, Connecting the World". The technical backbone of Kinghelm comes from Tsinghua University and absorbs technical talents from the University of Electronic Science and Technology and returnees. The R & D department in Tangxia, Dongguan, the factory in Luzhai County, Guangxi, the transit warehouse in Longhua District, Shenzhen, and the sales and supply chain department in Longgang headquarters all synchronously correspond to the product demand information of customers, realizing collaborative, digital, intelligent and process management and becoming a highly competitive company in the electronic information industry. Kinghelm and SLKOR Semiconductor, which is also invested and managed by Mr. Song Shiqiang, together provide supporting services for electronic product companies and become partners of more than 15,000 customers worldwide, striving to "take the path of nationalization and internationalization and strive to become a semiconductor leader". Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022631191578392514354.jpg Finally, SLKOR Semiconductor and Kinghelm Electronics would like to extend their warmest wishes to everyone for a very Merry Christmas. As the festive season unfolds, we hope that the spirit of Christmas fills your hearts with joy and peace. SLKOR, with its continuous efforts in semiconductor innovation and product development, and Kinghelm, renowned for its advanced radio frequency and microwave technology and high-quality components, are committed to providing excellent services and solutions to our global customers. We look forward to further collaborations and achievements in the coming year, and may this Christmas be a time of celebration and reflection, surrounded by loved ones and filled with the magic of the season. Let's embrace the holiday cheer and look ahead to a prosperous and bright future together. Image: https://www.slkoric.com/Data/slkormicro/upload/image/20241219/6387022674945982516418219.png Media Contact Company Name: Shenzhen SLKOR Micro Semicon Co., Ltd. Contact Person: Support Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=deepen-cooperation-and-create-the-future-together-the-2024-slkor-annual-agent-seminar-was-successfully-concluded ] Phone: +86 13008868302 Address:2010, Block A, Bairuida Building Vanke City Community Bantian Avenue, Longgang District City: Shenzhen Country: China Website: http://www.slkoric.com This release was published on openPR.
US defender Carter-Vickers scores own goal with no-look pass for Celtic in Champions LeagueFRONT ROYAL, Va. — Gladys Marie (Paugh) Silber of Front Royal, Va., died peacefully in her sleep in her home on Dec. 5, 2024. Born on July 6, 1919 on a farm near Oakland to the late Robert Scott Paugh and Mabel Browning Paugh, she was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Frank Charles Silber. After graduating from Oakland High School in Oakland in 1935, Gladys graduated from Catherman’s Business College in Cumberland in 1937. In 1941, she moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. After she and Frank married in 1942, she transferred to the War Department and later to Edgewood Arsenal with the Chemical Warfare Service and the Chemical Corps. In 1953, they built their home in Falls Church, Va. In 1962, she retired to give birth to their daughter, Lisa. From the mid-195’s until 1983, Gladys and Frank owned and operated Falls Church Plumbing and Heating Inc. In 1981, Gladys returned to federal employment with the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency and retired with 24 years of federal service. In 2001, six years after Frank died, she moved to Front Royal to begin a new life. Fiercely independent, she lived in her new home for 23 years. She was in excellent health and was not hospitalized between 1962 and 2024. She drove her car until 2020. She loved meeting new people, eating at her favorite restaurants, sending Christmas cards, and watching the birds at her bird feeder. A devout Christian and Republican, she followed politics as avidly as some people follow baseball. Gladys is survived by her daughter, Lisa Silber Mauck (Dwayne) of Front Royal, grandson Derrick Mauck (Cassandra) and great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Mauck and Mackayla Mauck of Warrenton, Va. Predeceased by several nieces and nephews, Gladys is survived by nephews James Owendoff, Michael Paugh, Bill Athey, and nieces Donna Paugh, Cathy Shaffer, Denise Blankinship, Kay Himes, Frances Vandivier, Norma Schlosnagle, and Mary Silber, and their extended families. She is also survived by cousins Jane Bennighof of Lutherville, and Janet Paugh of Oakland. Gladys was predeceased by her brothers, Rob Roy Paugh, Jeremiah Lester Paugh and her sisters, Vauda Owendoff Schwanke and Oma Paugh Moses. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Church at Skyline, 7655 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Family visitation will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be at Garrett County Memorial Gardens, 881 Memorial Drive, Oakland, on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 1 p.m. She will be buried alongside the love of her life, Frank Silber, in the town where they met in 1939. Pallbearers will be Derrick Mauck, James Owendoff, Nathan Owendoff, John Owendoff, Michael Paugh, and Manuel Tederick. In lieu of flowers, Gladys requested family and friends consider donating to The Church at Skyline Building Expansion Fund at https://www.thechurchatskyline.com/giving .
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As the conflict in Manbij continues to rage on, the international community is closely watching the developments and assessing the implications for the wider region. The involvement of external actors, such as Turkey, Russia, and the United States, has added another layer of complexity to the conflict, with each country pursuing its own agenda and interests in Syria.In conclusion, the story of the Rolls-Royce owner who donated all of his tips after being hit in an accident is a powerful reminder of the impact one individual can have on the world. By choosing to spread love and kindness in the face of adversity, Mr. Johnson has inspired others to do the same, creating a ripple effect of goodwill and compassion. His actions serve as a testament to the enduring power of altruism and the transformative effects of simple acts of generosity.
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