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The Rookie: Caught Stealing (2/5)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 18 -- ABC Television, a part of Disney, issued the following news release:
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- THE TABLES HAVE TURNED ON AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF ABC'S 'THE ROOKIE,'
TUESDAY, FEB. 5
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"Caught Stealing" - The rookies become the prime suspects after it is
discovered a large sum of money used in a drug bust has gone missing on
"The Rookie," airing TUESDAY, FEB. 5 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
"The Rookie" stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Alyssa Diaz as Angela
Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Titus Makin as Jackson
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BURBANK, California, Jan. 18 -- ABC Television, a part of Disney, issued the following news release:
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- THE TABLES HAVE TURNED ON AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF ABC'S 'THE ROOKIE,'
TUESDAY, FEB. 5
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"Caught Stealing" - The rookies become the prime suspects after it is
discovered a large sum of money used in a drug bust has gone missing on
"The Rookie," airing TUESDAY, FEB. 5 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
"The Rookie" stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Alyssa Diaz as Angela
Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Titus Makin as JacksonWest,
Mercedes Mason as Captain Zoe Andersen, Melissa O'Neil as Lucy Chen, Afton
Williamson as Talia Bishop and Eric Winter as Tim Bradford.
Guest starring is Valeri Ross as Dr. Rogers, Sarah Oh as heather, Heather
McComb as Marilyn and Myndy Crist as Abby.
"Caught Stealing" was written by David Radcliff and directed by Omar Madha.
Alexi Hawley is writer and executive producer; Mark Gordon, Nathan Fillion,
Michelle Chapman and Jon Steinberg are executive producers on the series.
Liz Friedlander directed and executive produced "Pilot." Entertainment One
(eOne) is the lead studio on "The Rookie," a co-production with ABC
Studios.
"The Rookie" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV
format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be
assigned to this program at a later date.
Inova EServices Earns Prestigious Center of Excellence Recognition From BenchmarkPortal
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 18 -- Inova Health System issued the following news release:
Inova eServices Center has been certified as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal, a global leader in certification, training and benchmarking. The Center of Excellence recognition is one of the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industry and only about 15 percent of applicants pass the certification the first time they apply.
Inova's eServices Center opened in June of 2014. The team of six representatives handles a high volume of calls and emails daily, with 93 percent of calls
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FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 18 -- Inova Health System issued the following news release:
Inova eServices Center has been certified as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal, a global leader in certification, training and benchmarking. The Center of Excellence recognition is one of the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industry and only about 15 percent of applicants pass the certification the first time they apply.
Inova's eServices Center opened in June of 2014. The team of six representatives handles a high volume of calls and emails daily, with 93 percent of callsbeing resolved in less than 25 seconds, and email responses sent within 90 minutes. The team has reduced the hold process to create greater efficiency and customer satisfaction.
"The BechmarkPortal recognition underscores our dedication to excellence in customer service," said Hong Le, Director, HRIS & Shared Services, Inova. "Through focus and teamwork, the eServices team was able to achieve this high standard following their first application and review and we are proud of the team we have built."
About Inova
Inova is a global leader in personalized health, which leverages precision medicine to predict, prevent and treat disease, enabling individuals to live longer, healthier lives. At Inova, we serve more than 2 million people each year from throughout the Washington, DC, metro area and beyond.
We are shaping the future of health through our integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes. Our commitment to health and wellness is further reflected in our sustainable practices. Inova is home to world-class researchers, expert medical specialists and renowned scientists, who are driving innovation to improve patient care, prevent disease and promote wellness. For more information, visit inova.org, or find Inova on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Center of Excellence
Certification Contact centers and their managers who wish to implement best practices and attain world-class performance in their industry have a unique opportunity to certify their contact centers. BenchmarkPortal's rigorous certification process has the advantage of referencing all performance goals to their best practice database of thousands of contact centers. Thus, contact centers will be held to performance levels that will improve their competitive position, not just force them to adhere to an arbitrary standard. Discover what the steps to certification are and how they will improve your center's performance. http://www.BenchmarkPortal.com/contact-centercertification/
About BenchmarkPortal
From its origins in 1995, BenchmarkPortal has become a global leader in the contact center industry, providing benchmarking, certification, training, consulting and industry reports. The BenchmarkPortal team of professionals has gained international recognition for its innovative approach to best practices for the contact center industry. BenchmarkPortal hosts the world's largest database of contact center metrics, which is constantly being refreshed with new data. BenchmarkPortal's mission is to provide contact center managers with the tools and information that will help them optimize their efficiency and effectiveness in their customer communications. For more information on BenchmarkPortal please call 1-800-214-8929 or visit http://www.BenchmarkPortal.com
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INVISTA's Victoria, Texas, Site Recognized for Environmental Excellence
WICHITA, Kansas, Jan. 18 -- Invista, a producer of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications, issued the following news release:
INVISTA has been recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship by achieving the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification at its site in Victoria, Texas.
INVISTA Victoria was designated as Certified Gold, a three-year certifcation signifying leadership among the over 700 WHC Conservation Certification programs. Programs are given a Certified, Silver Certified or Gold Certified designation.
The Victoria
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WICHITA, Kansas, Jan. 18 -- Invista, a producer of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications, issued the following news release:
INVISTA has been recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship by achieving the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification at its site in Victoria, Texas.
INVISTA Victoria was designated as Certified Gold, a three-year certifcation signifying leadership among the over 700 WHC Conservation Certification programs. Programs are given a Certified, Silver Certified or Gold Certified designation.
The Victoriasite sits on 4,500 acres, of which approximately 3,500 acres are available as a wildlife habitat. This includes a 55-acre constructed wetland as well as other native habitats. The construction of the wetland began in August of 1996, and INVISTA began a partnership with Victoria Independent School District in 1998 featuring an outdoor environmental classroom. In October of 1998, the first students arrived formally beginning the Wetland Environmental Science Education Encounter (WE SEE), which continues to this day. More than 68,000 students from 4th grade through college have visited the wetland habitat.
"The INVISTA Victoria site is recognized as meeting the strict requirements of WHC Conservation Certification," said Margaret O'Gorman, President, WHC. "Companies achieving WHC Conservation Certification, like INVISTA, are environmental leaders, voluntarily managing their lands to support sustainable ecosystems and the communities that surround them."
Vince Salvador, INVISTA Victoria site manager said, "Our employees have a strong tradition of environmental excellence, and I'm proud that commitment has been recognized with a gold-level certification by the Wildlife Habitat Council."
II-VI Incorporated Introduces 405 Nm Laser for Biomedical Instruments
SAXONBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 18 -- II-VI, a provider of micro-optics, issued the following news release:
II-VI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI), a leader in laser systems, today announced the extension of its compact, low noise QOMO laser series for analytical instruments in life sciences, including for flow cytometers, confocal microscopes and biomedical imaging applications.
II-VI's QOMO laser in now available at 405 nm, in addition to the existing laser wavelengths of 488, 638 and 660 nm. The extremely stable, low noise, optical output power of II-VI's QOMO laser enhances the measurement sensitivity
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SAXONBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 18 -- II-VI, a provider of micro-optics, issued the following news release:
II-VI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI), a leader in laser systems, today announced the extension of its compact, low noise QOMO laser series for analytical instruments in life sciences, including for flow cytometers, confocal microscopes and biomedical imaging applications.
II-VI's QOMO laser in now available at 405 nm, in addition to the existing laser wavelengths of 488, 638 and 660 nm. The extremely stable, low noise, optical output power of II-VI's QOMO laser enhances the measurement sensitivityof next generation flow cytometers, enabling greater accuracy and faster measurements.
"Our lasers enable high measurement sensitivity in flow cytometers, which is critical to accurately identify residual traces of target cells or markers," said Chris Koeppen, Vice President of II-VI Industrial Laser Group. "This laser leverages II-VI's well-established hardware and software platform with decades of field-proven reliability in optical networks."
The QOMO laser is a very cost effective solution due to its vertical integration of components manufactured in house, including semiconductor lasers, optics and thermo-electric coolers. The laser spot size and beam geometry can be configured to match a wide variety of analytical instrument designs and can achieve up to 150 mW of output power.
II-VI's broad portfolio of products for flow cytometry includes optics and filters for fluorescence spectroscopy in the visible and ultraviolet wavelength ranges, as well as sheath cells and precision air and fluid temperature control systems based on thermo-electric coolers.
II-VI will showcase its broad portfolio of engineered materials, lasers and optics, for materials processing, life sciences, consumer electronics and automotive applications at the following upcoming conferences:
* SPIE BIOS Expo, San Francisco, CA, Feb. 2-3, 2019, Booth #8543, on biomedical optics
* SPIE Photonics West, San Francisco, CA, Feb. 5-7, 2019, Booth #1840, on photonics
* EALA - European Automotive Laser Applications 2019, Bad Nauheim, Germany, Feb. 12-13, 2019, Booth #3, on laser-based processes for future car body productions
Disney Provides Financial Information on Its Direct-to-Consumer and International Business
BURBANK, California, Jan. 18 -- The Walt Disney Co. issued the following news release:
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- 8-K Report Includes Details of Disney's Significant Commitment and Investment in Technology and Original Content for its DTC Offerings
- Disney Investor Day on April 11 Will Offer Insight into Company's Direct-to-Consumer Business, Including a First Look at the Highly Anticipated Disney+ Streaming Service
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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today provided detailed financial information regarding its recently formed Direct-to-Consumer and International business segment, offering additional insight
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BURBANK, California, Jan. 18 -- The Walt Disney Co. issued the following news release:
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- 8-K Report Includes Details of Disney's Significant Commitment and Investment in Technology and Original Content for its DTC Offerings
- Disney Investor Day on April 11 Will Offer Insight into Company's Direct-to-Consumer Business, Including a First Look at the Highly Anticipated Disney+ Streaming Service
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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today provided detailed financial information regarding its recently formed Direct-to-Consumer and International business segment, offering additional insightinto the Company's growing DTC business and its investment in technology and original content.
In a Form 8-K published today, the Company recast financial results for the past three fiscal years to reflect the recent reorganization of Disney's business segments. This recast has no impact on prior-years' net income or earnings per share, and is intended to provide information useful to investors in analyzing the Company's February 5 release of fiscal first quarter earnings, when financial results will be reported under the new segment structure.
"Our top priority is fully leveraging our global brands and great content to create world-class direct-to-consumer entertainment," said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. "We have the structure and management in place to drive growth in our DTC business, and our acquisition of 21st Century Fox further enhances our ability to deliver significant value to consumers and shareholders."
Mr. Iger added, "Acquiring BAMTech enabled us to enter the DTC space quickly and effectively, as demonstrated by the success of ESPN+. The service surpassed one million subscribers in its first five months and continues to grow as it expands its content mix, all of which bodes well for our upcoming launch of Disney+. The ability to connect directly with millions of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars fans creates tremendous opportunities for growth. In addition to leveraging our existing IP in new ways, we're making significant investments in original content exclusively for Disney+, creating an impressive pipeline of high-quality movies and series we believe will make the streaming service even more compelling for consumers."
The robust slate of Disney+ content currently in production includes the first-ever live-action Star Wars series,The Mandalorian; an original series based on Disney Channel's High School Musical; an animated series based on Pixar's Monsters, Inc. franchise; a new season of the Star Wars animated series, Clone Wars; a live-action version of the animated classic Lady and the Tramp; and a number of original docu-series. A live-action Marvel series starring Tom Hiddleston, a second Star Wars series starring Diego Luna, and other high-profile projects are also in development.
Disney will discuss its direct-to-consumer business in greater detail at Disney Investor Day on April 11, 2019. The Company will also present a demonstration of the highly anticipated Disney+ and a first-look at some of the original content being created by the Company's television and film studios exclusively for the new streaming service.
Central Maine Power Prepares for Weekend Storm
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 18 -- Central Maine Power, a subsidiary of Avangrid, issued the following news release:
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- Line crews moving into place for efficient restoration
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Central Maine Power Co. (CMP), a subsidiary of AVANGRID Inc. (NYSE: AGR), is monitoring weather forecasts and preparing to respond to the winter storm expected to arrive in Maine late Saturday.
CMP has been coordinating preparedness efforts with the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and with county EMAs and local municipalities to understand restoration priorities and any safety concerns.
In addition to CMP
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AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 18 -- Central Maine Power, a subsidiary of Avangrid, issued the following news release:
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- Line crews moving into place for efficient restoration
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Central Maine Power Co. (CMP), a subsidiary of AVANGRID Inc. (NYSE: AGR), is monitoring weather forecasts and preparing to respond to the winter storm expected to arrive in Maine late Saturday.
CMP has been coordinating preparedness efforts with the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and with county EMAs and local municipalities to understand restoration priorities and any safety concerns.
In addition to CMPcrews, the company has more than 100 contracted line crews from both Maine and Canada prepared to assist in restoration efforts, and 100 tree crews prepared to clear limbs and trees on or near power lines. Crews will be positioned along the I-95 corridor and inland on Saturday to enable an early response Sunday morning.
CMP offers customers the following tips to prepare for the storm and stay safe and comfortable if power outages do occur.
Before a storm strikes:
* Enroll in the free CMP Alerts service, which provides the latest information about power outages by text message, email, or voice message.
* Keep battery-operated flashlights and radios on hand, along with supplies of drinking water and non-perishable foods.
* Make sure that smart phones, tablets, and other mobile devices are fully charged.
* Fill your car's fuel tank.
Restoration priorities:
* CMP follows an orderly process when restoring service that emphasizes safety and seeks to make effective use of resources.
* CMP's immediate concern after a storm is public safety. Restoration teams work with towns and the state to de-energize downed lines, clear roads and restore previously identified critical facilities such as hospitals and shelters.
* Next, CMP focuses on assessing damage and repairing the backbone of the electrical system: substations, transmission lines, circuits and primary lines. Crews visit locations where they can restore large numbers of customers at once.
* Then, crews restore equipment and lines that serve smaller groups of customers.
* Finally, crews focus on restoring remaining service lines to individual homes and buildings until every customer has service. This phase may begin while higher-priority work is already underway.
If you lose service:
* To report an outage, visit Outage Central at cmpco.com. Customers may also report an outage using CMP's 24/7 automated phone system at 800.696.1000.
* Keep sensitive electronic appliances such as computers, TVs and stereos plugged into a surge protector, or unplug them. They could be damaged if a power surge occurs when electricity is restored.
* Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. For information about food safety, visit http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/refridg_food.html.
* Never use a stove or oven, or an outdoor grill or heater, as an indoor space heater to stay warm. Only use space heaters intended for indoor use inside or in enclosed spaces, following the manufacturer's instructions. If you are unable to keep your home safely heated, call Maine 211 for resources.
For customers with generators:
* Hire a licensed electrician to install permanent generators and transfer switches.
* Properly ground all portable generators.
* Carefully read and observe all instructions in your generator's operating manual.
* Never run a generator indoors, or even in an open garage.
* If your carbon monoxide detector goes off - get out of the building immediately and call 911.
* Do not store fuel indoors or try to refuel a generator while it's running.
* Refer to CMP's web page on generator safety:
Additional information on storm safety and restoration, including a town-by-town listing of outages in the CMP service area with an area map, can be found on CMP's web site at http://www.cmpco.com/Outages/default.html.
Assurant Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividends on Its Common and Preferred Stock
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release:
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, announced that its Board of Directors declared dividends of its common and preferred stock as follows:
Common - a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 18, 2019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Feb. 25, 2019.
Preferred - a quarterly dividend of $1.6250 per share of 6.50% mandatory convertible preferred stock. The dividend will be payable
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release:
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, announced that its Board of Directors declared dividends of its common and preferred stock as follows:
Common - a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 18, 2019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Feb. 25, 2019.
Preferred - a quarterly dividend of $1.6250 per share of 6.50% mandatory convertible preferred stock. The dividend will be payableon March 15, 2019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 1, 2019.
Future dividend declarations will be made at the discretion of the Assurant Board of Directors and will be dependent upon the company's earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, future prospects, regulatory and other restrictions, among other factors.
