Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join GuardiansAccomplished Leader Brings Expertise in Finance and Tribal Governance SAN DIEGO , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Indigenized Energy, a Native-led organization building sustainable solar energy systems with Tribes nationwide, has announced the appointment of Lorilee J. Morsette , MS, THRP as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Morsette previously served as President of National Accounts for Tribal Markets at Mutual of America Financial Group and led HR operations for nearly 600 employees at the Nisqually Indian Tribe in Olympia, Washington . As COO, Morsette will oversee program delivery, finance, human resources, technology, and will ensure operational excellence. The newly created COO role is integral to scaling the organization's impact in 2025 and beyond. In April, Indigenized Energy, along with its partners the MHA Nation-Three Affiliated Tribes and the Tribal Renewal Energy Coalition, were awarded $135.5M in Solar for All funding by the EPA. A Suquamish and Chippewa-Cree from Rocky Boy, Montana , Morsette brings a visionary approach informed by the historical challenges faced by Indian Country. Morsette said, "Joining Indigenized Energy allows me to combine my expertise in financial services with my deep commitment to advancing opportunities for Native Americans. Our community's strength lies in our autonomy, and Indigenized Energy stands as a beacon of hope towards that goal. Together, we are Native-led, driven by our shared values, and contributing to a future where all voices and spirits thrive." Morsette's leadership adds depth to Indigenized Energy's executive team, which already excels in solar technology and tribal relations. Her presence is a milestone for Native women in leadership: women hold only 15% of C-suite roles in the finance sector and 18% in the solar industry, with Native American women representing a fraction of these figures. Cody Two Bears, Founder and CEO of Indigenized Energy said, "If we wrote a COO job description that called for expertise in corporate finance, management, Tribal governance, and values that align seamlessly with our own, and then looked for a Native American woman, we never would have found that. We cast a wider net and fortunately, connected with Lorilee at a time when she was open to a bold new leadership opportunity. Her appointment is a testament to the right timing and shared vision. I have no doubt." About Indigenized Energy With a mission focused on developing innovative and practical energy solutions, Indigenized Energy endeavors to support tribal autonomy, economic development, and environmental stewardship through clean energy initiatives. Indigenized Energy is registered as a charitable corporation in North Dakota and is a fiscally sponsored project of Mission Edge San Diego, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in San Diego. Our Federal Tax ID # 27-2938491. https://www.4indigenized.energy/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/indigenized-energy-names-lorilee-j-morsette-as-chief-operating-officer-302334331.html SOURCE Indigenized Energy
-- Shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Email For those who find joy in cooking , entertaining and gathering loved ones around the table, the right tools and treasures can elevate both the everyday and the extraordinary. This curated gift guide offers a range of ideas for culinary enthusiasts — from stocking stuffers that delight to showstopping centerpieces for the table. Whether you’re shopping for a budding home chef, a seasoned entertainer or the friend who swears by their air fryer , these picks balance function and flair to inspire delicious moments all year long. From ingenious herb savers and handcrafted carbon steel roasters to powerful appliances and artisanal dinnerware, every item has been chosen with care to bring both beauty and practicality to the kitchen and beyond. So, whether your giftee loves to grill, bake or host unforgettable soirées, there’s something here to surprise and delight. Let the feasting begin! Related The ultimate 2024 gift guide for food and travel lovers Stocking stuffers What the heck is a stocking stuffer? Well, it can be pretty much anything (or a few anythings) as long as it fits into a stocking and will be loved by the recipient. For an out-of-the-box stocking stuffer for foodies, cooks and entertainers alike, consider the Prepara Herb Savors . Anyone who cooks with fresh herbs has experienced the frustration of herbs that die much sooner than they should, and the herb savor fixes that, extending the life of the herbs by a lot! Any while we’re on the subject of flavor, level up your loved one’s spice game with Flatiron Pepper Co.’s chili flake blends . Instead of the boring red pepper flakes, you’ll find bottles of curated chili mixes with various spice levels, perfect to pair with a variety of meals. On the sweet side, Valerie Confections offers one hell of a caramel gift box . It includes two caramel flavors, dark chocolate almond fleur de sel and milk chocolate black sesame and toasted rice caramel. Love Preferred Coffee smells amazing and directly benefits Colombian farmers through dividends and tips. It will be a little snug in the stocking, but a good fit for a fabulous cup of coffee all winter long. Small kitchen items HORL2 Rolling Knife Sharpener Knives are important in any kitchen, but no matter how much you spend, they'll eventually need to be sharpened — and I don’t know about you, but I can never seem to get them to the sharpener in time for whatever big event I’m cooking for. That all changes with the HORL 2 rolling knife sharpener. It’s simple to operate, fairly foolproof and compact. Get the HORL 2 for anyone who wants to take their cooking to the next level. Don’t trust the gift recipient with a knife sharpener? This mail-in service will send them temporary knives while they sharpen theirs. TempSpike Pro I’m convinced that many home cooks struggle with big pieces of meat like turkey and prime rib simply because they don’t use a thermometer. Change that for someone on your list by gifting them a TempSpike Pro , which includes two waterproof and heat-resistant probes (up to 1050°F). The probes are wireless and can run for 36 hours without needing a charge, so you can put them into a turkey and get constant updates on its temperature without opening and reopening the oven. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism Tabletop Noon and Moon Lollypop Glasses Nothing quite levels up a beautiful tablescape like colorful hand-blown wine glasses. Noon and Moon Lollypop glasses are unique, come in two colors that compliment each other well, and are available in pairs as well as six and 12-count sets. And if these aren’t quite what you’re looking for, be sure to browse the rest of their selection of glassware, including stunning vases and colorful drinking glasses. Smithey Carbon Steel Oval Roaster Smithey’s Carbon Steel Oval Roaster is a stove-to-oven-to-table centerpiece. It’s hand-hammered by a blacksmith, resulting in a beautiful finish and an heirloom-quality roaster. Carbon steel is much lighter than cast iron, yet it heats up and retains heat just as well. It’s just easier to cook on. Home cooks and professional chefs alike would appreciate the quality and showmanship of this roaster . Teak Latitude Board There’s one big downside to a fabulous charcuterie board. It can sit for hours while people graze, which can be a real safety hazard. The Teak Latitude Board is designed to fix all that and become your go-to charcuterie board. You see, inside that beautiful wood is a slot specially designed for a flat icepack. The slots on the side open so you can swap the ice pack (just $9!) when the first one isn’t keeping things chilled the way it should be. Also available is a handy thermal carrying case , which makes taking your creation on the road easy. Villeroy & Boch Artesano Dinnerware Set White dinnerware is timeless, and this Villeroy & Boch porcelain service for six is a great starter set for any entertainer. It includes appetizer and dinner plates, soup bowls, coffee cups and saucers. The classic white color allows for a versatile table setup, regardless of season or holiday. Appliances Mini Chest Freezer from Newair Every true entertainer would appreciate a chest freezer, especially a compact one that could fit anywhere, even a small garage. Newair’s mini deep freezer doesn’t skimp on the details. Loading it up with lots of stuff? No problem! Just hit the deep freeze mode button and viola, the freezer will make sure everything gets to temperature quickly. There’s a wire basket to hold all the smaller items and a light that turns on as soon as you open the freezer so you can see inside. This size is perfect for a backup freezer! Breville the Super QTM Pro Breville’s Super Q Pro blender is a beast of an appliance. Not only is it professional grade, it also comes with two 68-fluid ounce glass jugs — and it’s wicked quiet. This blender can make almost anything, from soups to sauces, cocktails and frozen beverages. The ice crush preset can turn ice into snow, ready for a snow cone treat, while the stir function is great for emulsified sauces like Caesar dressing. And there’s a clean mode, too, so you don’t have to fuss with the blender to get it perfectly clean. For any serious cook or professional chef needing a home blender update, the Super Q Pro is the blender to get them. Fritaire Air Fryer What’s the number one thing air fryer fans complain about? Well, I can’t tell you for certain, but I’d venture to guess that cleaning is high on the list. That is, until the Fritaire air fryer , with its glass chamber and self-cleaning function. The air fryer comes with a rotisserie, tumbling basket and air stand, so the gifter can use it to its full potential. Weber Searwood Pellet Grill If your friend or loved one enjoys grilling, level up their game with a Weber Searwood pellet grill . It’s not just a pellet smoker, thanks to the direct flame cooking and top temperature of 600°F. You can sear and grill your food, not just smoke it (or sear after you smoke). The pellet system, temperature control and probes make smoking a pleasure for anyone, no matter their technical abilities. Note the shelves, griddle, rotisserie and more probes — one is included — are available separately. Now, for grilling-loving apartment dwellers, consider Luma’s electric steak grill . It heats to 1450°F, allowing you to expertly grill a fabulously crusted steak without ever leaving the comfort of your heated apartment. DEEBOT T30S COMBO COMPLETE All-in-one Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Robotic vacuums are all the rage, but what about when you need to vacuum the couch or car? The DEEBOT T30s combo is an all-in-one robotic vacuum system . You’ll get the robot that vacuums and mops, as well as a handheld vacuum with a number of attachments, to make every vacuuming task effortless. The robotic vacuum itself has a number of useful features, like zero tangle technology to prevent hair from tangling up and stopping the vacuum, and adaptive edge mapping that allows the vacuum to get up to 1mm from walls and extends the mopping plates for full floor coverage. There’s nothing quite like the messy house left after entertaining lots of friends and family, but with this system, at least your favorite entertainer won’t have to mop the floor. Miele CM5 Silence Countertop Coffee System For coffee connoisseurs ready to level up their standard cup of morning coffee, the Miele CM5 coffee system makes coffee that tastes amazing without much fussing. The machine is much quieter than most models on the market and fully automated, from grinding the beans to steaming milk and even self-cleaning (although you’ll still need to do some of that). It’s a gift they’ll use on a daily basis. Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer Level up your favorite person’s juicing game with the Nama J2 cold press juicer . Unlike many juicers, you can load up your J2 and walk away while it does its thing. Nama also makes some attachments to expand what you can do with the juicer. There’s a citrus attachment for all the citrus juices you can conjure up and a sorbet attachment to turn frozen fruit into creamy goodness (although it might be a little more of a hassle than it’s worth unless you're a sorbet connoisseur). Want to make nut milk? The J2 has you covered in that department, too. Food lovers' delights Honolulu Fish Co. Ichiban Home Sushi Kit Sushi is pretty simple to make at home as long as you have high-quality fish. Honolulu Fish Co. offers an Ichiban home sushi kit that has everything you need to create a hell of a feast. Farm-raised salmon, ahi tuna, and kanpachi-greater amberjack — which is often grouped under the term yellowtail, though yellowtail refers to a category of fish rather than a specific species — along with rice, seaweed, ginger, soy sauce and rice vinegar. My wife and I enjoyed a generous salmon and tuna hand roll dinner, made kampachi crudo for friends, and saved some tuna for a later date, all from one box. Four Sixes Ranch Prime Bundle Four Sixes Ranch sells excellent beef, and the prime bundle includes the best of the best. Two ribeyes, two striploins and two tenderloin steaks that will make any entertainer smile. The steaks are aged for 21 days and arrive frozen and individually vacuum-sealed so they can be pulled out of the freezer and quickly defrosted whenever the urge strikes. Caviar Dream The Luxe Life Gift Set Kendra Anderson is on a mission to make caviar accessible to everyone by keeping prices low and educating consumers about all things caviar. Caviar Dream’s Lux Life Gift Set would make any foodie or entertainer’s holiday just that much better. It includes 2 ounces of classic and imperial osetra, potato crisps, blini, 8 ounces of crème frâiche and a mother-of-pearl spoon. All you need is some eggs, shallots and perhaps some chives for a hell of a holiday spread. Gneiss Spice Magnetic Jars and Organic Spices Gift Set Good food starts with great spices, something Gneiss Spice knows all about. Not only do they offer high-quality, fresh, organic spices, but their magnetic hexagon jars are beautiful to display. All the spices can stick to a magnetic fridge or a custom magnetic board for an organized and extremely useful spice setup. Gneiss Spice is nearly zero waste, with the only plastic item in the entire shop being the stickers for spice names on each jar. They have countless gift sets that any home cook would love! Entertaining Ledge Halo Firepit Firepits are even better when it’s cold outside, and the Ledge Halo Firepit will keep you and all your friends on your patio. The center compartment makes hiding a propane tank easy, and the sliding lid allows you to open and close the tank before and after each entertaining session. You can fill the base with water to deter theft, as it will be much too heavy to go anywhere. Thanks to a Wind-SenseTM flameout sensor, the gas will automatically halt if the flame blows out. The Halo Firepit is available in four colors and can be left outside year-round. It’s the ultimate tool in an entertainer's toolbelt. Clif Family Just Add Cheese Set Heading to a holiday dinner and want to bring something that doesn’t require any cooking? You’re going to want the Clif Family Just Add Cheese Set . The gift box is a beautiful way to bring all the fixings for a fabulous cheese board. It includes chipotle and cayenne, as well as black sesame, biscuits; two different kinds of nuts; meyer lemon marmalade and red pepper jam. Top it off with hot or hibiscus honey. Just bring a few different textured cheeses and you’re in business. Butcher Box Brisket Bonanza Whether the gift recipient loves to smoke or entertain, the Butcher Box Brisket Bonanza will certainly put a smile on their face. The box has two frozen, vacuum-sealed 7-lb grain finished briskets, perfect for slow cooking, smoking, and impressing all their friends. For a little more variety, the Scotch & Sear Box , in collaboration with Bruichladdich, has a mix of seafood, steak, and your choice of Bruichladdich, The Classic Laddie or Port Charlotte 10. There are also scallops, lobster tails, ribeyes, bacon and more. Dandelion Chocolate Nutcracker Bonbon Collection Dandelion Chocolate Bonbons are truly an entertainer's treat, perfect for a crowd after a dinner feast. The Nutcracker Bonbon Collection features chocolates inspired by the San Francisco Ballet's rendition of Tchaikovsky’s holiday ballet. There are seven chocolate flavors, each inspired by a dance with a guide to tasting and listening to a collection of curated music snippets. My favorite bonbon was the chocolate filled with coffee caramel and saffron-infused date jelly — but there wasn't a single bonbon that didn't surprise and delight. Truly magnificent chocolate. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism Cookware and bakeware Made In 9-piece Enameled Cast Iron Set Enameled cast iron is a nice step up for any home cook looking to take cooking more seriously. Whether you gift the full Made In 9-piece set , complete with three differently sized Dutch ovens, a skillet, and a saucepan, or a smaller 5-piece set with one Dutch oven, these will last a lifetime and then some when properly used. The set is oven-safe up to 580°F, nonstick without needing to be seasoned, and comes with a lifestyle warranty. Being stove to table and available in a few different colors is just a bonus. 360 Cookware 360 Essential Bakeware Set Somehow, bakeware was just not something I prioritized in my own kitchen, but the 360 Essential Bakeware Set changed all of that. Made from stainless steel 5-ply surgical-grade construction, it’s a solid, beautiful set with natural non-stick properties. The five-piece set includes a pie pan, a 9 x 13-inch roasting pan, a cookie sheet, and two round cake pans. If your favorite baker can use an upgrade, this is the set they’ll want. Viking PerformanceTi 12-piece Cookware Set Viking’s PreformanceTi 12-piece Cookware set makes for a fantastic cookware upgrade gift. It features a titanium interior and aluminum core for a naturally non-stick finish after seasoning and high-quality performance for years to come. Any home cook would appreciate the upgrade. Spirits and fine drinks Spirits as gifts are a tradition that’s likely as old as time. Consider these showstopping splurges and memorable —but more budget-conscious choices — as gifts this holiday season, especially for the entertainers who have everything and the traveler who enjoys trying liquors from around the world. You just can't go wrong with a nice bottle or two (and there are non-alcoholic options as well!). Great Value Naginata sake is one of the best sakes outside of Japan, made right here in the United States — and at a budget-friendly $61 pricepoint, no less. Made from Yamadanishiki rice grown in Arkansas and brewed in 1800 bottle batches in Forest Grove, Oregon, Naginata Sake comes in a beautiful giftable bottle ready for the holidays. VOON The Holiday Box wine includes four bottles in a giftable box: 2022 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay, 2022 Sta. Rita Hills ‘NADA Pinot Noir, 2023 Sta. Rita Hills Grenache and a limited 2020 Napa (Oak Knoll) Cabernet Sauvignon, at an excellent price point. The bottles themselves have beautiful artist labels, so you could buy the set and gift each individually. The LGBT-owned winery makes California wine in small batches with little intervention for a high wine that’s ready to enjoy. Two whiskey-drinking sisters teamed up to create Lodestar Whiskey when they found that even ordering an old-fashioned would elicit a reaction. A blend of straight high rye bourbon and American single malt whiskey, Lodestar has won awards and makes a great gift. Cocktail Collection’s premade Crown Royal Whisky Sour Cocktail with Black Cherry , Ketel One Espresso Martini Cocktail , or Bulleit Old Fashioned Cocktail makes entertaining a crowd without mixing up beverages easy. A gift set of the full collection is also available. Cakebread Celler’s 2023 Vin De Porche Rosé Anderson Valley is a lovely bottle of wine that would make any Rose lover a happy camper this holiday season. The wine is produced by a family-owned winery with vineyards across California. Non-alcoholic Non-alcoholic wine, liquor and more are better than ever and truly a gift worth giving. For those starting from scratch and wanting the social experience of blending drinks and sipping on deliciousness, the Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Bar Cart Bundle has it all. Gin, tequila, whiskey, run, bitters, wine, cocktail syrups, and even Cheeky’s lemon and line juice (check out Cheeky’s full lineup of cocktail mixers, they’re fabulous, too). California’s three Michelin star Single Thread Restaurant offers a highly regarded non-alcoholic pairing to their meals. Kally, a non-alcoholic wine company, teamed up to create two stand-out wines using ingredients from Single Threads Farms for two beverages that would complement even the fanciest holiday meal. The collaboration duo is available for a limited time and includes a bottle of Plum Shiso and Pear Verbena. Abstinence Spirits makes complex spirits from a variety of botanicals native to South Africa's Cape Floral Kingdom, where the company is based. The Cape Floral Kingdom is home to over 9,000 plant species, 70% of which aren’t found anywhere else on earth. For someone who enjoys sophisticated, complex, and really interesting non-alcoholic drinks, a bottle or gift set from Abstinence Spirits would certainly impress. Fresh Victor mixers are perfect to combine with alcohol or non-alcoholic spirits for easy but flavorful holiday and year-round cocktails. Pick up any bottle and a jug of Fresh Victor and mix up a quick pitcher cocktail for that holiday dinner you’re attending. The WillaKenzie 96-Point Duo includes two pinot noirs from the 2018 harvest that a red wine connoisseur will certainly enjoy. It’s a hands-off thanks to the included gift box and free shipping. Komos Extra Añejo Tequila is the first tequila to receive a 100-point rating from The Tasting Room Magazine. It’s complex and unique thanks to three years of aging in French oak white wine barrels and American bourbon barrels. The bottle itself is a showstopper worthy of display in any home collection. Louis Latour Meursault Premier Cru "Château de Blagny" 2022 is a nice bottle of white Burgundy that pairs well with seafood. Critics have highly rated previous vintages. Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo tequila is another great tequila option, complete with a beautiful gift box by Mexican sculptor, goldsmith, and leatherer Ana Pellicer. The price point is a bit more budget-friendly while still being a high-quality splurge in a giftable box. Read more about this topic You deserve a fancy fish sandwich Observations from a Chicago Dunkin' Donuts A love letter to all the produce I haven't picked By Chaya Milchtein Chaya Milchtein is an automotive educator and journalist who writes about cars, plus size fashion, queer life and love, and sometimes, food and travel. Her work has in Real Simple, Parents Magazine, Xtra Magazine, Al Jazeera, Shondaland and others. 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Strategic and financial investors JSW Group, Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners and Waaree Energies have submitted binding bids for Enel Group’s renewable energy business in India. The deal is likely to value the Italy-based group’s portfolio of wind and solar power assets at equity of $350-400 million, said three people with knowledge of the development, who asked to remain anonymous. With the total debt, the enterprise value of the assets is likely to be more than $500-550 million, the people said. Also read | “Binding bids have come in. The sellers will now get into exclusivity with one of the prospective buyers and proceed ahead," said the first person cited above. According to him, the deal is likely to be stitched by financial year end in March 2025. Pipeline of 2GW The portfolio of Enel Green Power India comprises 760 megawatts (MW) of operational wind and solar power assets and a development pipeline of 2 gigawatts (GW). It also has power purchase agreements totalling 190MW. Of the operational capacity, solar power projects comprise 420MW, with the balance 340MW coming from wind power projects. was first to report the group’s plans to sell its India business in December 2023. Global investment bank HSBC has been helping the group look for buyers. Emailed queries to JSW Group, Stonepeak, Waaree and Enel went unanswered. Also read | There has been a spurt in the demand for renewable energy assets in the country. On Tuesday, reported Actis’ plans to consider selling its platform BluPine. Other notable assets on the market include Shell’s Sprng Energy, Macquarie’s Stride Climate and Sweden’s EQT-backed O2Power. Siemens Gamesa’s India wind turbine is among the foreign assets up for sale, reported earlier this year. Foreign strategic players exiting “The trend is that many foreign strategic players seem to be exiting India. In the medium term, growth of renewables in India is likely to be led by private equity and Indian strategic players," said Sudip Mahapatra, partner, S&R Associates. “Many global renewable energy firms perhaps have found that returns in other markets are higher as India is a more competitive market. Project execution in India also comes with a challenge." In 2020, Enel Green Power India joined hands with Norfund, a Norwegian development finance institution, to jointly finance, build and operate new renewable projects in India. Enel Group was also interested in taking over electricity distribution in Puducherry, and had submitted a non-binding offer to buy Reliance Infrastructure Ltd’s Delhi electricity distribution business. Also read | While solar energy projects face challenges such as land acquisition and adequate electricity transmission infrastructure, once the early-stage risks are cleared, these projects command a premium given the growing power demand in the country. Investment forecasts for the renewable energy sector have been robust. The International Energy Agency (IEA), in its World Energy Outlook 2023, projected investments in clean energy supply and clean technology manufacturing to double in India by 2030 from $60 billion in 2022.
LIMERICK, Ireland, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- kneat.com , inc. (TSX: KSI) (OTCQC: KSIOF), a leader in digitizing and automating validation and quality processes, is pleased to announce that a manufacturer of medical devices and healthcare therapies (“the Company”) has signed a three-year Master Services Agreement with Kneat to streamline its computer system validation process. This US-headquartered Company manufactures in the United States, Latin America and Europe with sales operations in more than 100 countries, providing a comprehensive range of innovative medical solutions designed to assist healthcare providers in delivering effective patient treatments. As a division of a larger life sciences organization with more than 15,000 employees located across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, the Company will use Kneat Gx initially for computer system validation (CSV). “We welcome this leader to our growing medical devices portfolio,” said Eddie Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of Kneat. “This win highlights Kneat Gx’s ability to meet the business needs for computer systems validation within the medical devices sector.” With a globally dispersed validation team working remotely, the Company was looking to move from a manual hybrid paper process to a streamlined digital one for better collaboration, visibility, speed, and harmonization for the validation of multiple IT systems. Kneat’s demonstrated ability to slash validation costs while delivering a higher compliance standard positions Kneat well for expansion to additional validation use cases within the organization. About Kneat Kneat Solutions provides leading companies in highly regulated industries with unparalleled efficiency in validation and compliance through its digital validation platform Kneat Gx. We lead the industry in customer satisfaction with an unblemished record for implementation, powered by our user-friendly design, expert support, and on-demand training academy. Kneat Gx is an industry-leading digital validation platform that enables highly regulated companies to manage any validation discipline from end-to-end. Kneat Gx is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, fully validated, and 21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11 compliant. Multiple independent customer studies show up to 40% reduction in documentation cycle times, up to 20% faster speed to market, and a higher compliance standard. Cautionary and Forward-Looking Statements Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, certain information presented constitutes “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, the relationship between Kneat and the customer, Kneat’s business development activities, the use and implementation timelines of Kneat’s software within the customer’s validation processes, the ability and intent of the customer to scale the use of Kneat’s software within the customer’s organization and the compliance of Kneat’s platform under regulatory audit and inspection. While such forward-looking statements are expressed by Kneat, as stated in this release, in good faith and believed by Kneat to have a reasonable basis, they are subject to important risks and uncertainties. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, the events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, given that they involve risks and uncertainties. Kneat does not undertake any obligation to release publicly revisions to any forward-looking statement, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Investors should not assume that any lack of update to a previously issued forward-looking statement constitutes a reaffirmation of that statement. Continued reliance on forward-looking statements is at an investor’s own risk. For further information: Katie Keita, Kneat Investor Relations P: + 1 902-450-2660 E: investors@kneat.comATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” the center said in posting about his death on the social media platform X. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world — Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office. The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s. “My faith demands — this is not optional — my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference,” Carter once said. As reaction poured in Sunday from around the world, former President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary were among those praising Carter for a life devoted to helping others. “Hillary and I mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter and give thanks for his long, good life. Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others — until the very end,” Clinton said, praising Carter for a commitment to civil rights, protecting natural resources, securing peace between Egypt and Israel, and other accomplishments. The son of the late Martin Luther King Jr., meanwhile, called Carter a “fighter who punched above his weight.” In a statement, Martin Luther King III added that “while history may have been hard on President Carter at times, today, he is remembered as a global human rights leader.” A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. His no-frills campaign depended on public financing, and his promise not to deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter repeated before narrowly beating Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, who had lost popularity pardoning Nixon. Carter governed amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over racism, women’s rights and America’s global role. His most acclaimed achievement in office was a Mideast peace deal that he brokered by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the bargaining table for 13 days in 1978. That Camp David experience inspired the post-presidential center where Carter would establish so much of his legacy. Yet Carter’s electoral coalition splintered under double-digit inflation, gasoline lines and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His bleakest hour came when eight Americans died in a failed hostage rescue in April 1980, helping to ensure his landslide defeat to Republican Ronald Reagan. Carter acknowledged in his 2020 “White House Diary” that he could be “micromanaging” and “excessively autocratic,” complicating dealings with Congress and the federal bureaucracy. He also turned a cold shoulder to Washington’s news media and lobbyists, not fully appreciating their influence on his political fortunes. “It didn’t take us long to realize that the underestimation existed, but by that time we were not able to repair the mistake,” Carter told historians in 1982, suggesting that he had “an inherent incompatibility” with Washington insiders. Carter insisted his overall approach was sound and that he achieved his primary objectives — to “protect our nation’s security and interests peacefully” and “enhance human rights here and abroad” — even if he fell spectacularly short of a second term. Ignominious defeat, though, allowed for renewal. The Carters founded The Carter Center in 1982 as a first-of-its-kind base of operations, asserting themselves as international peacemakers and champions of democracy, public health and human rights. “I was not interested in just building a museum or storing my White House records and memorabilia,” Carter wrote in a memoir published after his 90th birthday. “I wanted a place where we could work.” That work included easing nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, helping to avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiating cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, The Carter Center had declared at least 113 elections in Latin America, Asia and Africa to be free or fraudulent. Recently, the center began monitoring U.S. elections as well. Carter’s stubborn self-assuredness and even self-righteousness proved effective once he was unencumbered by the Washington order, sometimes to the point of frustrating his successors . He went “where others are not treading,” he said, to places like Ethiopia, Liberia and North Korea, where he secured the release of an American who had wandered across the border in 2010. “I can say what I like. I can meet whom I want. I can take on projects that please me and reject the ones that don’t,” Carter said. He announced an arms-reduction-for-aid deal with North Korea without clearing the details with Bill Clinton’s White House. He openly criticized President George W. Bush for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He also criticized America’s approach to Israel with his 2006 book “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid.” And he repeatedly countered U.S. administrations by insisting North Korea should be included in international affairs, a position that most aligned Carter with Republican President Donald Trump. Among the center’s many public health initiatives, Carter vowed to eradicate the guinea worm parasite during his lifetime, and nearly achieved it: Cases dropped from millions in the 1980s to nearly a handful. With hardhats and hammers, the Carters also built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The Nobel committee’s 2002 Peace Prize cites his “untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” Carter should have won it alongside Sadat and Begin in 1978, the chairman added. Carter accepted the recognition saying there was more work to be done. “The world is now, in many ways, a more dangerous place,” he said. “The greater ease of travel and communication has not been matched by equal understanding and mutual respect.” Carter’s globetrotting took him to remote villages where he met little “Jimmy Carters,” so named by admiring parents. But he spent most of his days in the same one-story Plains house — expanded and guarded by Secret Service agents — where they lived before he became governor. He regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined and the coronavirus pandemic raged. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world to the small sanctuary where Carter will receive his final send-off after a state funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral. The common assessment that he was a better ex-president than president rankled Carter and his allies. His prolific post-presidency gave him a brand above politics, particularly for Americans too young to witness him in office. But Carter also lived long enough to see biographers and historians reassess his White House years more generously. His record includes the deregulation of key industries, reduction of U.S. dependence on foreign oil, cautious management of the national debt and notable legislation on the environment, education and mental health. He focused on human rights in foreign policy, pressuring dictators to release thousands of political prisoners . He acknowledged America’s historical imperialism, pardoned Vietnam War draft evaders and relinquished control of the Panama Canal. He normalized relations with China. “I am not nominating Jimmy Carter for a place on Mount Rushmore,” Stuart Eizenstat, Carter’s domestic policy director, wrote in a 2018 book. “He was not a great president” but also not the “hapless and weak” caricature voters rejected in 1980, Eizenstat said. Rather, Carter was “good and productive” and “delivered results, many of which were realized only after he left office.” Madeleine Albright, a national security staffer for Carter and Clinton’s secretary of state, wrote in Eizenstat’s forward that Carter was “consequential and successful” and expressed hope that “perceptions will continue to evolve” about his presidency. “Our country was lucky to have him as our leader,” said Albright, who died in 2022. Jonathan Alter, who penned a comprehensive Carter biography published in 2020, said in an interview that Carter should be remembered for “an epic American life” spanning from a humble start in a home with no electricity or indoor plumbing through decades on the world stage across two centuries. “He will likely go down as one of the most misunderstood and underestimated figures in American history,” Alter told The Associated Press. James Earl Carter Jr. was born Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains and spent his early years in nearby Archery. His family was a minority in the mostly Black community, decades before the civil rights movement played out at the dawn of Carter’s political career. Carter, who campaigned as a moderate on race relations but governed more progressively, talked often of the influence of his Black caregivers and playmates but also noted his advantages: His land-owning father sat atop Archery’s tenant-farming system and owned a main street grocery. His mother, Lillian , would become a staple of his political campaigns. Seeking to broaden his world beyond Plains and its population of fewer than 1,000 — then and now — Carter won an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1946. That same year he married Rosalynn Smith, another Plains native, a decision he considered more important than any he made as head of state. She shared his desire to see the world, sacrificing college to support his Navy career. Carter climbed in rank to lieutenant, but then his father was diagnosed with cancer, so the submarine officer set aside his ambitions of admiralty and moved the family back to Plains. His decision angered Rosalynn, even as she dived into the peanut business alongside her husband. Carter again failed to talk with his wife before his first run for office — he later called it “inconceivable” not to have consulted her on such major life decisions — but this time, she was on board. “My wife is much more political,” Carter told the AP in 2021. He won a state Senate seat in 1962 but wasn’t long for the General Assembly and its back-slapping, deal-cutting ways. He ran for governor in 1966 — losing to arch-segregationist Lester Maddox — and then immediately focused on the next campaign. Carter had spoken out against church segregation as a Baptist deacon and opposed racist “Dixiecrats” as a state senator. Yet as a local school board leader in the 1950s he had not pushed to end school segregation even after the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision, despite his private support for integration. And in 1970, Carter ran for governor again as the more conservative Democrat against Carl Sanders, a wealthy businessman Carter mocked as “Cufflinks Carl.” Sanders never forgave him for anonymous, race-baiting flyers, which Carter disavowed. Ultimately, Carter won his races by attracting both Black voters and culturally conservative whites. Once in office, he was more direct. “I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over,” he declared in his 1971 inaugural address, setting a new standard for Southern governors that landed him on the cover of Time magazine. His statehouse initiatives included environmental protection, boosting rural education and overhauling antiquated executive branch structures. He proclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the slain civil rights leader’s home state. And he decided, as he received presidential candidates in 1972, that they were no more talented than he was. In 1974, he ran Democrats’ national campaign arm. Then he declared his own candidacy for 1976. An Atlanta newspaper responded with the headline: “Jimmy Who?” The Carters and a “Peanut Brigade” of family members and Georgia supporters camped out in Iowa and New Hampshire, establishing both states as presidential proving grounds. His first Senate endorsement: a young first-termer from Delaware named Joe Biden. Yet it was Carter’s ability to navigate America’s complex racial and rural politics that cemented the nomination. He swept the Deep South that November, the last Democrat to do so, as many white Southerners shifted to Republicans in response to civil rights initiatives. A self-declared “born-again Christian,” Carter drew snickers by referring to Scripture in a Playboy magazine interview, saying he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times.” The remarks gave Ford a new foothold and television comedians pounced — including NBC’s new “Saturday Night Live” show. But voters weary of cynicism in politics found it endearing. Carter chose Minnesota Sen. Walter “Fritz” Mondale as his running mate on a “Grits and Fritz” ticket. In office, he elevated the vice presidency and the first lady’s office. Mondale’s governing partnership was a model for influential successors Al Gore, Dick Cheney and Biden. Rosalynn Carter was one of the most involved presidential spouses in history, welcomed into Cabinet meetings and huddles with lawmakers and top aides. The Carters presided with uncommon informality: He used his nickname “Jimmy” even when taking the oath of office, carried his own luggage and tried to silence the Marine Band’s “Hail to the Chief.” They bought their clothes off the rack. Carter wore a cardigan for a White House address, urging Americans to conserve energy by turning down their thermostats. Amy, the youngest of four children, attended District of Columbia public school. Washington’s social and media elite scorned their style. But the larger concern was that “he hated politics,” according to Eizenstat, leaving him nowhere to turn politically once economic turmoil and foreign policy challenges took their toll. Carter partially deregulated the airline, railroad and trucking industries and established the departments of Education and Energy, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He designated millions of acres of Alaska as national parks or wildlife refuges. He appointed a then-record number of women and nonwhite people to federal posts. He never had a Supreme Court nomination, but he elevated civil rights attorney Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the nation’s second highest court, positioning her for a promotion in 1993. He appointed Paul Volker, the Federal Reserve chairman whose policies would help the economy boom in the 1980s — after Carter left office. He built on Nixon’s opening with China, and though he tolerated autocrats in Asia, pushed Latin America from dictatorships to democracy. But he couldn’t immediately tame inflation or the related energy crisis. And then came Iran. After he admitted the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979 by followers of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Negotiations to free the hostages broke down repeatedly ahead of the failed rescue attempt. The same year, Carter signed SALT II, the new strategic arms treaty with Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union, only to pull it back, impose trade sanctions and order a U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. Hoping to instill optimism, he delivered what the media dubbed his “malaise” speech, although he didn’t use that word. He declared the nation was suffering “a crisis of confidence.” By then, many Americans had lost confidence in the president, not themselves. Carter campaigned sparingly for reelection because of the hostage crisis, instead sending Rosalynn as Sen. Edward M. Kennedy challenged him for the Democratic nomination. Carter famously said he’d “kick his ass,” but was hobbled by Kennedy as Reagan rallied a broad coalition with “make America great again” appeals and asking voters whether they were “better off than you were four years ago.” Reagan further capitalized on Carter’s lecturing tone, eviscerating him in their lone fall debate with the quip: “There you go again.” Carter lost all but six states and Republicans rolled to a new Senate majority. Carter successfully negotiated the hostages’ freedom after the election, but in one final, bitter turn of events, Tehran waited until hours after Carter left office to let them walk free. At 56, Carter returned to Georgia with “no idea what I would do with the rest of my life.” Four decades after launching The Carter Center, he still talked of unfinished business. “I thought when we got into politics we would have resolved everything,” Carter told the AP in 2021. “But it’s turned out to be much more long-lasting and insidious than I had thought it was. I think in general, the world itself is much more divided than in previous years.” Still, he affirmed what he said when he underwent treatment for a cancer diagnosis in his 10th decade of life. “I’m perfectly at ease with whatever comes,” he said in 2015 . “I’ve had a wonderful life. I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.”
Singapore, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY) (the “Company”), a Southeast Asian community-oriented e-commerce retailor with a focus on grocery and travel, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering with certain institutional investors for the sale and purchase of an aggregate of 21,013,239 of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.000000385 per share (the “Shares”) (or Class A ordinary share equivalents in lieu thereof) in a registered direct offering at a purchase price of $0.1756 per share. The purchase price for the pre-funded warrants is $0.1755 to the purchase price for Shares, less the exercise price of $0.0001 per share. The gross proceeds to the Company from the registered direct offering are estimated to be approximately $3.7 million, before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other estimated offering expenses. D. Boral Capital LLC acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering. Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP acted as counsel to the Company and Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC acted as counsel to D. Boral Capital LLC. The proposed offering of the securities described above is being offered by the Company pursuant to a “shelf” registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-283356) filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and declared effective by the SEC on December 3, 2024, and the accompanying prospectus contained therein. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. The prospectus supplement describing the terms of the public offering was filed with the SEC. Copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or by contacting D. Boral Capital LLC Attention: Syndicate Department, 590 Madison Avenue, 39th Floor, New York, NY 10022, by email at syndicate@dboralcapital.com , or by telephone at +1 (212) 970-5150. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About Webuy Global Ltd Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY) is a forward-thinking, technology-driven company aimed at becoming the leading e-commerce and travel platform in Southeast Asia. Leveraging advanced AI technologies, the Company enhances its 'group buy' model by providing personalized recommendations, predictive demand analytics, and seamless community interactions. In addition, Webuy integrates AI-powered travel solutions, such as its proprietary AI Travel Consultant, to deliver personalized itineraries, group travel planning, and real-time support. These innovations streamline the traditional supply chain, foster a community-driven shopping experience, and simplify travel planning for its users. Webuy is committed to improving the lives of millions of families in Southeast Asia with high-quality, affordable products, services, and travel experiences. For more information, visit http://webuy.global Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s current expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties described more fully in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to update them, except as required by law.Beware Of Bad Customers And 3 Other Ways Small And Medium Businesses Can Thrive In 2025ALBANY 93, PUERTO RICO-MAYAGUEZ 50