The YouTuber accidentally slipped and fell twice in front of her friends and family YouTuber Lele Pons slipped and fell—twice—while revealing the sex of her and husband Guaynaa's first baby during a slime-themed celebration of her pregnancy Lele Pons is letting this baby news slip—literally The YouTuber took not one, but two tumbles while announcing the sex of her and husband Guaynaa's baby on the way during a recent slime-themed reveal prompting Guaynaa and other party-goers to rush to her aid But the 28-year-old didn't seem to think twice about her stumbles laughing and giving the crowd a thumbs up as she stood up for the second time "That fall was the most lele thing she’s ever done," one fan quipped on TikTok "I feel bad but yes this was so on brand." Indeed, Lele—who first rose to fame with her comedy videos on Vine, before pursuing a career in music and YouTube—has always given fans an unfiltered look at her life's candid moments. On March 16, she shared hidden camera footage of Guaynaa learning about her pregnancy for the first time the Dancing With the Stars alum was seen casually asking the rapper to pass her something on his nightstand as the two watched TV from bed all with one end," Lele wrote in a caption translated from Spanish That same month, she also posted a video montage of her friends' reactions to her pregnancy news, including Paris Hilton and Winnie Harlow The Paris in Love star gave Lele a big hug while the model screamed out loud while being surprised with a positive pregnancy test in a public bathroom To learn more about the love lives of your favorite singers The "Lose You to Love Me" singer debuted her romance with the music producer in December 2023 "He is my absolute everything in my heart." Selena—who previously dated Justin Bieber and The Weeknd—has known Benny for at least eight years as they worked together on her 2015 Revival tracks "Same Old Love" and "Kill Em With Kindness." The "Body on Me" collaborators dated on and off between 2003 and 2013 They announced their engagement in April 2024 with Ashanti giving birth to the couple's first baby in July 2024 The pair tied the knot in December 2018 and later welcomed daughter Malti Marie in January 2022 It's always been a part of my dreams," Priyanka told E "We're blessed to have each other and have a full heart for the future." The Grammy winner saw sparks fly with the Kansas City Chiefs football player during the cruel summer of 2023 “This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell,” she told TIME in December 2023 So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.” The Hannah Montana alum has been getting flowers from the Liily drummer since 2021 "It's official between them," a source told E The One Direction alum seemingly kicked off his golden romance with the Bones and All actress in 2023 following his split from Olivia Wilde. Harry and Taylor were spotted holding hands in London in September 2023, and he attended her final West End performance in The Effect the following month The pair reportedly called it quits in May after less than a year of dating The music legends tied the knot on April 4 2008 and went on to welcome daughter Blue Ivy on January 7 "I was 20 years old when we first started dating," Bey told Jay-Z on his birthday in 2006 You've given me so much in life." The singer said hello to a new romance when she reconnected with the sports agent in 2021 she praised him as "hilarious" and "very smart" during her CBS special "It's quite incredible watching him do what he does and just the easiness of it and very smooth." As Adele told The Hollywood Reporter in December 2023 "Rich and I have always known everything about each other since the day we got together."  After news broke of Ariana's split with husband Dalton Gomez in July 2023 next" and started a relationship with her Wicked costar who officially filed for divorce from his wife Lilly Jay in September 2023 The couple met while working on her 2022 single "Substance" and she debuted her romance with the "Too Easy" artist in August 2022 They got engaged in December 2023 "We worked really well together and we're also just super in love," the Disney alum said on The Jennifer Hudson Show at the time "It's amazing to find someone that you just laugh with and that you get to make music with." They found love after first meeting over a decade ago The singers performe d"Cockiness" at the MTV Video Music Awards and grew closer over the years when they cozied up at a Louis Vuitton fashion show The couple welcomed son RZA in May 2022 and baby boy Riot Rose in August 2023 However, the greatest love story never told ended in August 2024, when Jennifer filed for divorce. Their divorce was settled in January 2025 We use cookies to personalize content and ads and to analyze our traffic and improve our service we spoke about the production and presentation of archives and art’s singular ability to touch us where we’re most human a series of interviews between women visual artists is supported in part by the Deborah Buck Foundation with additional funding from the Judith Whitney Godwin Foundation Tara Anne Dalbow How was the experience of putting together a show that spans nearly four decades of your career María Magdalena Campos-Pons I have to say first that the whole team who put this together led by Mazie Harris at the Getty Center and Carmen Hermo at the Brooklyn Museum did a beautiful job going through the archive and bringing forward work that’s never been shown in the United States and pairing photographs and sculptures that have never been seen or considered together which has gold-leaf footprints crossing over colored tiles and is concerned with tracing the paths of women from the cities surrounding Padua I made in Canada in 1990 with tiny footprints coming out from my belly button and images of women from my family lineage Reflecting on connections like that across decades and materials was full of surprises and very enriching for me TAD What was your relationship to archives MMCP Many people from my background live with an archive that is primarily oral composed mostly of conversations between family members I grew up with very few photographs of my family history because we didn’t own a camera So I’ve been very intentionally trying to work through what that means socially and culturally like in my sculpture installation History of a People Who Were Not Heroes: A Town Portrait (1994) that gathers conversations with my mother and grand uncles about how they remember a town we don’t have many images of narrated to me verbally in being made from those conversations and some of my own memories of growing up there too It was only through language and access to that language that I was able to create a material form I’m interested in what you do when there isn’t a physical archive What does the archive look like in those circumstances but I wonder if you also see it as an archive it’s an archive: it’s a carrier of geographies and desires—your own but also those of bodies that have come before you Like my mother: How often did she tell me that there were things she wished she could do but couldn’t and so hoped for me to do them for her I feel myself as a continuing vessel of this space of intention including my mother’s and all the previous generations and expand is very beautiful in so many ways that we’re living too quickly to pay attention to TAD How do you understand that space where ancestral lineage and collective history intersect with your time here and with your personal narrative and memories and family in which the passage of time is viewed very differently He also told me that I had eyes in my back—that is why there are so many eyes in my art—because he understood how sensitive and perceptive I was What I want to say is that there’s a kind of acceptance and visibility of the other bodies that appear in our bodies It’s sort of a dream space in which you can be in several places at once in your mind and your heart and you may not be able to describe those experiences but you can feel them or intuit them almost metaphysically Dreams and what they reveal about the future They’re connected to a level of consciousness responsible for creativity and the stamina to make and create what’s never before existed Our existence and our brains are far more complex than we’ll ever be able to comprehend is one of the vehicles that allows us to get closer to some truth about it can you tell me a little about Santería and its enduring influence on your practice MMCP I can tell you that I’m a woman born into a tradition and that I continue to carry within myself that particular energy that way of seeing and responding to the world; that a lot of what I know I did not learn linearly but comes from intuition and DNA; and that I study it with a sense of responsibility and intentionality but that I’m not an initiated practitioner of Santería I did a piece in 2003 called The Calling about my commitment to becoming a priest but a priest not of any specific spiritual tradition but of art and I’m very methodical and practical about how I interpret and respond to that calling Starting Gallery Artists Studio Projects in Brookline Democracy and Justice at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee are examples of responses I’m always asking questions about the meaning of art: what it’s doing Every single piece that I do is part of the quest for that answer I think that the meaning and beauty of my own practice and other artists’ practices are the questions we ask TAD How have you been able to make your art and activism so nearly indistinguishable I discovered that I was an artist and that I was interested in people TAD Around the time you realized you had eyes on your back I couldn’t deny or ignore what was happening around me because I saw it from every angle of my body So I had to figure out what to do with this kind of perceptual grasp People don’t become artists unless making art is what makes being alive and having a self possible I wouldn’t be a writer and certainly not of poetry and it’s because you have poetry coming out of your mind and the same little demon that tells them when they see a light to go find out what it is; but the light moves and will continue to move But what you asked me about was service and social engagement I think it goes back to questions and responding to questions My programs are all responses to questions about society and things in society I’m not satisfied with I don’t sit on the side and wait for an answer but you must invest and participate in what you want to see happening around you especially if you want it to happen differently TAD During this bout of social and political “extreme weather,” as you might call it I am and have always been utterly romantic While there’s been enough disregard for human experience to bring anyone to the point of cynicism I just cannot function in that kind of negativity; so no matter what we are no doubt evolving and no doubt moving forward but that we evolve and move forward with such a limitation of visibility that we are often trapped in the step behind or trapped in our fear of progress and it’s my interest in this point in time that we’re alive I’m interested in finding what can make us sensible to each other we cannot deny the similarities between us Art helps because good art always touches you where you’re most human Everyone has experienced that gut feeling before and it doesn’t matter what kind of art it is; all that matters is that you’ve felt it that you’ve felt what it means to be human TAD You often talk about love with regard to your work so my last question is a simple one about the most essential thing: What does it look like to practice love or act with love right now as a person in the world MMCP A young kid and a middle-aged man in a field with a soccer ball An old lady sitting in a corner sipping a little something A grandmother and a kid walking together hand in hand Just giving a good answer to a stranger who asks you a question Love is all about recognizing in others your own needs and vulnerabilities To spend your day in the service of your best capacity knowing that you might not wake up the next morning—that is love What I need to tell you is that the only salvation there is is in understanding and practicing love I will go to my hotel room and do something in the name of radical love This question has energized something in me I will call you sometime soon and tell you about it María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold is on view at the Getty Center in Los Angeles until May 4 Tara Anne Dalbow is a writer based in Los Angeles Her critical work can be found in Art Basel Last month, influencer Lele Pons announced that she and her husband Guaynaa were expecting their first baby together. Now, the YouTube creator has revealed the sex of her first baby. She shared videos from her gender reveal event that included being doused in paint Ahead of sharing her official gender reveal video, Lele posted a video to her Instagram Stories wearing a sheer white bodysuit and adding text to the video that it was gender reveal day. When she took to her feed to share the news, the influencer posted a video of her and the rapper dancing covered in paint. The color of the paint revealed their baby’s sex: it’s a girl! “Celebrating that ITS A GIRL!!!! Ahhhhhh @guaynaa.” A post shared by Lele Pons (@lelepons) Lele and Guaynaa met in September 2020 while collaborating on a music video for the song “Se Te Nota.” They started dating shortly after but didn’t go public with their relationship until December of that year. The couple went on to tie the knot in Miami in March 2023 and celebrated their second wedding anniversary just days before announcing they were having a baby. 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Sign Up Enter your email address and we'll send you directions to change your password Enter your email address and we'll send you your username The Canadian industry leader brings experience scaling promo businesses and a shared vision for McCabe’s future has been appointed CEO of McCabe Promotional Advertising (asi/264901) His extensive experience positions him as an ideal leader to drive McCabe’s next phase of growth • Strategic Growth Initiatives: The London ON-based distributorship is focusing on long-term growth through investments in technology career opportunities and talent acquisition Steve Pons is poised to make his mark again The Canadian promo industry veteran has been appointed CEO of McCabe Promotional Advertising (asi/264901) McCabe Promotional Advertising (asi/264901) Pons spent eight years at Staples Promotional Products Canada, part of Counselor Top 40 distributor Staples Promotional Products (asi/120601) He was also instrumental in the growth of Accolade Promotion Group where he was vice president of national sales before the company’s purchase by Golf Town Canada in 2007 followed by an acquisition by U.S.-based Staples Inc “Steve’s leadership and expertise in scaling businesses within the promotional products industry make him the ideal choice to take McCabe into its next phase of growth,” says President Jamie McCabe “His track record of innovation and leadership that motivates through fun aligns perfectly with our purpose of creating meaningful connections with branded merchandise.” The appointment is part of the company’s longer-term growth strategy through investment in a number of areas “I’ve been incredibly impressed by the people at McCabe,” says Pons “I’ve always respected McCabe as a company that operates with great integrity and a clear purpose and I’m excited to build upon it with the team.” McCabe Promotional Advertising was Counselor’s 2019 Distributor Family Business of the Year and announced in early 2020 that it had earned the B Corp certification with additional offices in Ottawa and Toronto Subscribe to ASI's industry-leading newsletters.All the award-winning content from ASICentral and Print & Promo Marketing Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter You have been successfully added to our mailing list keeping you up-to-date with our latest news Patients who adhered to regimen at home saw greater functional gains A 14-week regimen of physical therapy combined with PoNS — a neurostimulator device used to improve mobility — led to significant gait improvements in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with evidence that its benefits are sustained over time according to new data from the real-world PoNSTEP clinical study Consistent with earlier data results from the now-completed study indicated patients who more strictly adhered to the therapeutic regimen during the study’s at-home portion saw greater functional gains “We look forward to sharing the data to increase awareness on PoNS Therapy at upcoming scientific conferences.” PoNS is a neurostimulator device intended to improve walking and balance in people with mild or moderate MS It works by delivering light electrical pulses to the tongue which are transmitted to the brain via two cranial nerves This stimulation is believed to promote neuroplasticity or the brain’s ability to rewire in response to new experiences PoNS is expected to help strengthen neuronal circuits related to specific tasks thereby enhancing the benefits of rehabilitation It’s approved in the U.S. for patients 22 and older to be used short term in combination with supervised physical rehabilitation programs The prescribed regimen involves using the PoNS device for 100-120 minutes (1.5-2 hours) daily for 14 weeks (a little over three months) While accumulating evidence has demonstrated the device’s ability to improve walking abilities for MS patients it’s possible that poor adherence to the regimen during real-world use could curb its therapeutic benefits treatment compliance is key to achieving incremental and lasting therapeutic beneficial effects with PoNS Therapy,” Andreeff noted Helius launched the PoNSTEP study (NCT05437276) to investigate how treatment adherence would influence gait improvements for patients using PoNS in a real-world setting The study enrolled 41 people with mild-to-moderate MS and walking difficulties who started a 14-week regimen of PoNS along with physical rehabilitation This included two weeks of in-clinic treatment supervised by a physical therapist followed by 12 weeks of unsupervised at-home therapy Participants were then followed for six months in a post-treatment observation period The study’s main goal was to evaluate changes in dynamic gait index (DGI) which assesses a person’s ability to maintain balance during various physical tasks Patients who experienced at least a 30% decline in DGI performance after the six-month observation period were eligible for an additional 12 weeks of therapy Results indicated a statistically significant improvement in DGI at week 14 among the 38 participants who completed the treatment protocol the mean DGI improved by 5 points over the treatment period adherence to the treatment regimen was 89.5% and there was a mean 2.5-point improvement in DGI over those two weeks and gait improvements during this phase correlated with adherence to the treatment regimen Patients who had at least 85% adherence to the regimen exhibited a significantly greater mean improvement in DGI scores than those with less than 85% adherence (3.7 vs Among 28 patients who completed treatment and were reassessed after the six-month observation period one person experienced a 30% or greater decline in DGI The mean DGI decline across all participants was 4.1 Helius indicated these findings support the long-term benefits of PoNS therapy and are in line with data from clinical trials involving people with balance issues due to traumatic brain injury “The results from this study validate existing evidence of the efficacy of PoNS across clinical data and real-world utilization of the therapy by demonstrating durability of effect as further evidence of its long-term therapeutic benefits,” said Antonella Favit-Van Pelt This site is strictly a news and information website about the disease This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website En español What should have been a dream weekend for Lele Pons turned into a nightmare The Venezuelan artist and influencer had gathered her closest family and friends to celebrate not just the exciting news that she and husband Guaynaa are expecting a baby girl but also to mark a milestone with a lavish gender reveal party at Miami's Faena Forum the joyful event took an unexpected turn — and ended with Pons in the hospital amid a wave of online harassment On Friday, April 25, Pons and Guaynaa celebrated their gender reveal surrounded by stars like Chayanne, Belinda As pink paint rained down from the ceiling to reveal the baby's gender Videos of the incident quickly flooded social media While some fans expressed concern for the 27-year-old star's health questioning the safety of using paint during the reveal with Pons becoming the target of harsh cyberbullying Pons took to social media to reveal that the online attacks deeply affected her leading to a brief hospitalization for stress and anxiety Pons has yet to issue a public statement but has noticeably wiped her social media feed removing posts from the gender reveal celebration We're not going to rehash in this article the wave of brutal criticism and comments that were published on social media against the former "Dancing With the Stars" contestant and host of "La Voz México." Suffice it to say that they were brutal and affected her so much that Lele decided to go to the hospital because she was so nervous everything's perfect," she said in an interview in which she also revealed that part of the obstetric team managing her pregnancy was at the party Known for her authenticity and signature sense of humor, Lele Pons has long been open about her struggles with mental health But the backlash following her gender reveal party accident has taken a heavy emotional toll on the influencer and artist Sources close to Pons confirm she has deactivated her TikTok account and removed posts related to the event from Instagram who has spent more than a decade sharing her life and art with the world With over 54 million followers on Instagram alone Pons is considered one of the original pioneers of social media video — and someone well-accustomed to the glare of public attention the sheer volume and cruelty of the attacks proved overwhelming And while it's true that pregnancy hormones can heighten emotions the barrage of online criticism would have shaken even the most seasoned internet veterans It's important to note: Pons didn't do anything wrong She hosted a celebration for her soon-to-be daughter — and simply slipped Could she have opted for a different way to reveal the baby's gender But second-guessing motherhood decisions is an all-too-familiar experience for women everywhere it's also worth pointing out that Lele's baby bump was never in danger — she fell safely this episode underscores a larger societal issue: the relentless policing of women's choices The disproportionate outrage aimed at Pons reflects deeper entrenched misogyny — a reminder that when women step into the spotlight every move they make is often subjected to unfair scrutiny there is a human being — with real emotions and vulnerabilities Empathy and respect should always outweigh judgment As Lele Pons navigates this challenging time let's remember to offer support — not criticism — and extend that same compassion to all women who are forced to live their most personal moments under public scrutiny Influencer Lele Pons announced she is pregnant and expecting her first baby with her husband Guaynaa Lele Pons and Guaynaa’s family is expanding by one The influencer (whose real name is Eleonora Pons Maronese) is pregnant and expecting her first child with the rapper this year The parents-to-be announced the news with a series of pictures that show Lele wearing a white two-piece skirt that puts her baby bump on display The post continues with a picture of Lele standing above her husband while he snaps a pic of her bump “We’re PREGNANT!!!!!,” Lele and Guaynaa announced in a joint Instagram post in both English and Spanish March 9 Lele and Guaynaa (whose real name is Jean Carlos Santiago Pérez) didn’t share any additional details including their baby’s due date or sex that didn’t stop their famous friends from taking to the comments to celebrate the occasion Former Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio wrote “So cuteeee,” while longtime friend of the couple Anitta joked Paris Hilton—who served as Lele’s bridesmaid—and Steve Aoki each celebrated the news with a series of emojis Lele also celebrated the news on her Instagram Story writing The YouTube personality even shared a video of the moment she found out she was expecting her baby while with friends in Las Vegas Lele can be seen looking at the pregnancy test The announcement comes one year after Lele and Guaynaa—who collaborated on “Se Te Nota”—tied the knot during a wedding ceremony in Miami Lele—who has been in a relationship with the “Chica Ideal” rapper since 2020—celebrated their two-year wedding anniversary with a sweet video from their big day Keep reading to see pics from Lele and Guaynaa’s star-studded wedding day… Lele and Guaynaa posed together on their special day with her dog Toby The YouTuber's group of bridesmaids included Paris Hilton Lele donned a Zuhair Murad gown for her nuptials her bridesmaids sported shimmering blue dresses by Pnina Tornai The 26-year-old walked down the aisle to say "I do" surrounded by loved ones and floral decor Lele and Guaynaa walked hand-in-hand on March 4 after tying the knot Lele and Paris both slipped into different sparkling ensembles following the ceremony Anitta and Paris posed together for a selfie in honor of the joyous occasion "Lovin' So Hard" singer Becky G was among the celebrity guests at Lele and Guaynaa's special day James Charles and Kunno took a photo together at the special celebration Lele posed with wedding guests Winnie Harlow and Shannon Hamilton during the celebratory occasion "Simply the Best" singer Anitta and Becky G showed out to celebrate this love story married in March 2023 and are now expecting their first child together Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE and was previously an entertainment reporter at The Messenger An essential resource focused on visual art from a Black perspective Culture Type explores the intersection of art LOS ANGELES-AREA MUSEUMS are presenting an array of exhibitions featuring works by Black artists Exhibitions are exploring Black art history through the lives and work of key African American artists and cultural figures each of whom deserve to be more widely known The Carver and Rowe exhibitions are on view at the California African American Museum where another show engages directly with American history featuring artworks that incorporate original documents from the eras of enslavement and sharecropping Contemporary works by Black artists from Africa and the Americas are on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and María Magdalena Campos-Pons is the subject of a major solo show at the Getty Museum Cuban-born María Magdalena Campos-Pons‘s multidisciplinary practice is informed by her Nigerian and Chinese family heritage and the global histories of labor and displacement and migration impact individual and collective memory The 35-year survey features more than 50 works: large-scale photographic grids Campos-Pons is the Cornelius Vanderbilt Endowed Chair Professor of Fine Arts at Vanderbilt University in Nashville the exhibition is the first broad presentation of the artist’s work on the West Coast Selft-taught artist Nellie Mae Rowe (1900–1982) decorated her Vinings A rare look at Rowe’s expressive production this show features more than 100 works made during the last 15 years of her life The presentation also includes photography and an outtake from an experimental documentary about Rowe that contextualizes her work and art environment A fully illustrated catalog accompanies the traveling exhibition which was organized by and drawn from the collection of the High Museum of Art in Atlanta Katherine Jentleson of the High Museum curated the show The Reparations Project was launched by Susan Eisner and Randy Quarterman descendants of enslavers and the enslaved from the same 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Culture Type earns a nominal commission when you access Bookshop via a link on this website and/or make a purchase from one of Culture Type's book lists on Bookshop. © 2013-2025 Culture Type Culture Type® is a registered trademark of Culture Type Designed by WPSHOWER Former Leon County Schools Superintendent Jackie Pons will once again be at the helm of a school district "I just didn't have a level of confidence that I would win but I knew that we worked very hard and with everything I went through I am extremely humbled," Pons told the Tallahassee Democrat Tuesday night received 57% of the vote and former Jefferson County Superintendent Al Cooksey Cooksey was not immediately available for comment Tuesday night LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: See live results from Jefferson County races Pons entered the race after the Jefferson County K-12 school the district's only traditional public school made a historical gain to a C from the state for its 2023 grade after years of Ds and Fs And for its 2024 grade, the school went up to a B. All of this was achieved under the leadership of Pons There are 10,012 registered voters in Jefferson County about 8,580 people voted in the general election according to the Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections website Pons previously said he worried that party lines would matter more to voters than the work he put in as the turnaround principal. Pons was named six years after losing a reelection bid in Leon County in 2016 to Rocky Hanna who also was victorious Tuesday in seeking his third term in Leon County Jefferson schools had been under state oversightPons took over just as Somerset Academy charter left the county. It had been contracted by the state Department of Education to turn around the failing district Cooksey served as the Jefferson County Schools superintendent 2012-16, when it was turned over to state control for financial mishaps and poor academic performance Pons' career was upended in 2013 when an anonymous notebook — later revealed to have been authored in part by his then-rival Hanna — alleged he was involved in a variety of misdeeds including favoritism in the awarding of construction contracts The notebook found its way to the FBI which along with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement launched an investigation the next year and concluded no charges would be made Pons will be officially sworn in to the post on Tuesday Alaijah Brown covers children & families for the Tallahassee Democrat. She can be reached at ABrown1@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter/X: @AlaijahBrown3 --PoNS Therapeutic Experience Program (PoNSTEP) study demonstrates durable long-term beneficial effects of PoNS Therapy on gait deficit improvement in people with Multiple Sclerosis-- --Statistically significant findings in DGI (Dynamic Gait Index) during Phase 1 and Phase 2 among the 38 subjects who completed the treatment protocol showing a total mean improvement of 5.00 (4.1 to 5.9 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helius Medical Technologies a neurotech company focused on delivering a novel therapeutic neuromodulation approach for balance and gait deficits today announced positive results from the PoNS Therapeutic Experience Program study for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) “The results from this study validate existing evidence of the efficacy of PoNS across clinical data and real-world utilization of the therapy by demonstrating durability of effect as further evidence of its long-term therapeutic benefits,” stated Antonella Favit-Van Pelt “The PoNSTEP study marks an important stepstone in further understanding the role of neuromodulation and neuroplasticity in gait function rehabilitation PoNS Therapy’s neuromodulation effect on brain mechanisms of motor control is likely to enhance neuroplasticity and contribute to maintain PoNS therapeutic effect on gait deficit in people with MS.” provides the first clinical evidence of a positive relationship between adherence to using the PoNS device with targeted physical exercise (PoNS Therapy) and improvement of gait deficit along with establishing the long-term therapeutic effect of PoNS Therapy at six months post-treatment in people with MS This observation is in line with maintenance of effect’s evidence from other clinical trials in people with balance deficits due to traumatic brain injury The study involved 43 patients with gait deficit due to mild-to-moderate MS who received 14 weeks of physical rehabilitation with PoNS Therapy The therapy included 2 weeks in the clinic (Phase 1) and 12 weeks at home (Phase 2) followed by a 6-month post-treatment observation (Phase 3) Patients with a 30% or greater decline in functional improvement were eligible for an additional 12 weeks of therapy with changes evaluated using statistical tests and correlation analyses to assess adherence and DGI improvements “We are pleased to report the PoNSTEP study results corroborate the known evidence of PoNS Therapy’s efficacy in improving gait deficit due to MS,” stated Dane Andreeff Helius’ President and Chief Executive Officer treatment compliance is key to achieving incremental and lasting therapeutic beneficial effects with PoNS Therapy This important study provides convincing evidence of the role of neuroplasticity for a durable gait function improvement in MS We thank all the investigators and patients involved in the study and we look forward to sharing the data to increase awareness on PoNS Therapy at upcoming scientific conferences.” About PoNS Therapeutic Experience Program (PoNSTEP) The Therapeutic Experience Program (“TEP”) is a Helius-sponsored interventional multi-center outcome research study designed to assess adherence to on-label PoNS therapy for improvement in gait deficits for patients with multiple sclerosis (“MS”) in a real-world clinical setting The study aims to understand better the relationship between adherence to on label (100-120 minute per day) PoNS Therapy which combines the PoNS device with physical therapy and the therapeutic outcome on gait deficit improvement over 14 weeks of study treatment as measured by changes in the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) scores PoNS therapy is applied in a supervised clinical setting for the first two weeks (Phase 1) and at home for the remaining 12 weeks (Phase 2) The study also includes a six month no-treatment follow-up phase aimed at establishing durability of therapeutic effect (Phase 3) The primary endpoint of the study is maintenance of gait improvement from the end of supervised therapy (Phase 1) to the end of unsupervised therapy (Phase 2) in relation to the subject’s adherence to PoNS therapy maintenance of improvement of gait and balance deficit over 6-m timeframe and clinical global impression of change The study was performed at six Centers of Excellence across the United States including Neurology Center of New England in Foxboro (MA) Montefiore Medical Center (“Montefiore”) in NY (NY) Oregon Health & Science University (“OHSU”) in Portland (OR) MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston (MA) and recruited 43 MS participants with gait deficit The Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (“PoNS”) is an innovative orally applied therapy that delivers neurostimulation through a mouthpiece connected to a controller and it’s used which delivers mild electrical impulses to the tongue is indicated for use in the United States as a short-term treatment of gait deficit due to mild-to-moderate symptoms from multiple sclerosis (“MS”) and is to be used as an adjunct to a supervised therapeutic exercise program in patients 22 years of age and over by prescription only PoNS has shown effectiveness in treating gait or balance and a significant reduction in the risk of falling in stroke patients in Canada PoNS is also authorized for sale in Australia for short term use by healthcare professionals as an adjunct to a therapeutic exercise program to improve balance and gait For more information visit www.ponstherapy.com Certain statements in this news release are not based on historical facts and constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of the U.S Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “goal,” “aim” and similar expressions statements regarding future presentation and uses of the PoNSTEP study results and the uses and effectiveness of PoNS and PoNS Therapy There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include uncertainties associated with the Company’s capital requirements to achieve its business objectives the Company’s ability to find additional sources of funding including risks related to manufacturing delays the Company’s ability to obtain national Medicare insurance coverage and to obtain a reimbursement code the Company’s ability to continue to build internal commercial infrastructure future clinical trials and the clinical development process the product development process and the FDA regulatory submission review and approval process and other risks detailed from time to time in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31 and its other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian securities regulators which can be obtained from either at www.sec.gov or www.sedar.com The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from such statements except to the extent required by law US decisions will limit reimbursement for device's mouthpiece to $3K Medicare or Medicaid will reimburse a lump sum of just less than $3,000 for the mouthpiece portion of PoNS The organization deferred a decision on what it will cover for the other component of PoNS — its controller — until its next payment cycle but reimbursement has been preliminarily set at slightly more than $500 Helius believes that this coverage level isn’t fair, and that it will limit access to the technology for MS patients who would benefit from it. The company has indicated plans to engage with CMS to obtain a better reimbursement scheme before the changes go into effect. According to information from the National MS Society provided last year the list price of the PoNS system is $25,700 “We strongly disagree with CMS’ methods, rationale, pricing and deferral for determining the payment rates for both the PoNS mouthpiece and the PoNS controller,” Dane Andreeff, president and CEO of Helius, said in a company press release “Helius has spent millions of dollars in R&D to develop technology that the [U.S Food and Drug Administration] designated a breakthrough device.” The PoNS device was approved in the U.S “We are hopeful that we will be able to finalize fair reimbursement for the PoNS mouthpiece and controller with CMS in the near future,” Andreeff said PoNS, or the Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator, is a medical device approved in the U.S. as a short-term treatment for mild or moderate mobility problems in MS patients, ages 22 and older. It’s prescribed alongside a supervised physical rehabilitation program PoNS earned the accreditation it needed to be covered by Medicare and Medicaid — the U.S public insurance programs for elderly and low-income people — from CMS last year Once it is determined that a device can be covered CMS decides how much will be reimbursed based on factors such as market price and value as well as the cost of comparable technologies When the PoNS device first hit the market, Helius offered it at a temporarily subsidized price to aid patient access while it worked on securing reimbursement agreements with insurance carriers Although that pricing was discontinued earlier this year as Helius began making negotiations with insurers CMS still used that value to make its reimbursement decision that means that the value set by CMS “does not reflect current market pricing,” and is significantly below the reimbursement values that the company has contracted with other major payers Andreeff indicated that the company plans to approach CMS prior to its pricing decision taking effect to ask the organization to “more appropriately use the market pricing established through negotiations with the VA and an insurance carrier.” CMS has indicated that pricing is more complex and that it thus needs more time to evaluate the issue While a final pricing decision won’t be made until the next payment cycle the organization published a preliminary reimbursement rate of $519.80 That’s based on the organization’s view that the device is similar to a different stimulation technology called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS. Designed to deliver electrical stimuli to the skin, TENS is sometimes used to manage MS symptoms such as pain and bladder issues “CMS has pivoted to improperly find the PoNS controller to be comparable to a TENS device,” Andreeff said We remain hopeful that CMS will properly set pricing for the PoNS controller A public meeting will be held in November to discuss this preliminary decision on the controller pricing “We will again present the differences between the PoNS controller [and] other devices in the upcoming public meeting,” Andreeff said “We remain hopeful that CMS will properly set pricing for the PoNS controller.” Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission Congratulations are in order for Vine star turned YouTuber turned musician Lele Pons! On Sunday, the 28-year-old and her husband, Guaynaa, announced in a joint Instagram post that they are expecting their first child the post featured a maternity shoot in which the rapper kissed and cradled his wife’s belly 🤰🏼❤️🥹 can’t wait to meet you!” Pons wrote View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lele Pons (@lelepons) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harry Jowsey (@harryjowsey) Wishing a healthy pregnancy and birth for Pons and Guaynaa By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York Get quick access to your favorite articles Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers Make your voice heard with article commenting Ex-Moto2 rider Axel Pons has radically altered his life after retiring from motorcycle racing having walked barefoot from Spain to Pakistan on his way to India who raced in the intermediate class between 2009-17 with limited success returned to the limelight when a video of him surfaced on the internet and became viral Pons revealed that he had started his adventure in 2023 and intended to travel as far as India and was waiting to receive the necessary visa approvals to cross the border two-time 250cc champion Sito Pons detailed the life-changing journey his 33-year-old son has taken I think it's something extraordinary and incredibly brave and courageous,” he said “In March it will have been two years since he left Barcelona “He began to explain to us that he needed to walk “Every day he gets up at five in the morning plus he doesn't go to hotels and only travels with a backpack Sito explained that his son started the adventure alone In southern Turkey he met a couple who were traveling the 'Lycian Way' a route of about 400km in the Tekke Peninsula “His idea has always been to reach India on foot,” Sito explained “The problem is that the border between Pakistan and India is closed “He then decided to go to the Himalayas and spent five months there just what he did not want: he became famous and known there “It is so surprising and so amazing that it was foreseeable that it was going to go viral in Europe And we have already seen what has happened these days Fortunately he is not aware of what is happening here.” The stir caused by the video exposed Pons' new life and also triggered speculations about the 33-year-old with it being claimed that he had either been arrested or had thrown away his passport in the water his father Sito Pons denied those claims were true “Axel is fine and has never been arrested,” he said “He handed over the documentation to the Pakistani agency that was in charge of managing the visa to be able to enter India.” Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images Axel Pons has remained in regular contact with his parents Sito and Laura despite having given up on social media and smartphones They also spent some time together in North Macedonia before the younger Pons continued onwards to Central Asia he calls us and explains what he is doing,” said Sito Pons “I remember that when I had been walking for a few months I wanted to share with him a small piece of his experience and in one of his calls I told him that I was going to go see him - that was in July 2023 “He told me he was in North Macedonia and the directions to find him but I did it and we were together for a week “I remember that when I said goodbye to him I told him that what he was doing was very hard “I asked him to return home when he arrived in Turkey and he has been there for six months now.” Sito Pons is proud of the path his son Axel has taken praising him for his determination and discipline “Axel's story is admirable for his effort and ability to sacrifice driven by love to understand the world from the human perspective by knowing different cultures and religions,” said Sito “To cross the world on foot you have to have great strength and courage From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport In order to keep delivering our expert journalism we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker ShareSaveCommentBusinessHollywood & EntertainmentJavier Pons Promoted To Chief Content Officer And Head Of Telemundo StudiosByVeronica Villafañe Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Veronica Villafañe is an expert in the Hispanic media industry.Follow AuthorApr 01 02:04pm EDTShareSaveCommentIn his new role Javier Pons will also oversee the network’s entertainment division will now ​also oversee the network’s entertainment division​ focusing on the creation ​of unscripted programming Javier has delivered great results and strengthened Telemundo Studios’ position for the future,” sa​ys Fernández and I’m confident he will continue to excel in this expanded leadership role.” Javier Pons celebrates the start of production for Telemundo Studios' newest original series More "Velvet El Nuevo Imperio," alongside the cast The romantic drama is scheduled to premiere in May Pons ​h​as over three decades of production and media management experience across the United States Pons served as General Director of Globomedia one of Spain’s leading production companies His portfolio includes the creation and production of series for streaming platforms such as Nasdrovia (Movistar) and ​El Internado: Las Cumbres​ (The Boarding School: Las Cumbres Pons also co-produced critically acclaimed films like​ Competencia Oficial Official (Competition) starring Antonio Banderas and Penélope Cruz and served as delegate producer on​ El Buen Patrón (The Good Boss) His work extends to award-winning television series like Tengo Una Pregunta para Usted​ (I Have a Question for You) and popular competition shows such as Ninja Warrior and El Juego de los Anillos (The Game of the Rings) “I look forward to working together across Studios and Entertainment to continue to develop and produce the most innovative and engaging content in Spanish-language media​,”​ s​tates Pons Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Copyright © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) The Recap Group TALENTRECAP.COM Talent Dancing With The Stars Dancing with the Stars Season 32 contestant Lele Pons recently announced that she’s pregnant with her first child She shared the news with her friend and fellow DWTS contestant Harry Jowsey on his podcast Pons publicly announced her pregnancy on social media this past weekend Jowsey released an episode of his podcast Boyfriend Material featuring Pons making him think he was about to look at a product she collaborated on the case contained a positive pregnancy test prompting Pons to stand up and open her jacket “I promised Harry that I was gonna come to his podcast when I was gonna get pregnant,” Pons said and he even appeared to tear up as he reacted to the exciting news How did you walk in and I didn’t even notice?” SEE ALSO: LELE PONS FUELS HARRY JOWSEY, RYLEE ARNOLD DATING RUMORS BY THIRD WHEELING IN A HILARIOUS TIKTOK VIDEO Pons explained that she’d had a rough time during her first trimester but the second trimester had been going better She also shared that she hadn’t found out the baby’s sex yet she called her friend Hannah Stocking her “gender reveal keeper.” Pons said the hardest part about being pregnant so far is “mood swings.” Speaking of mood swings Jowsey continued to get emotional as Pons spoke about the experience I’m really trying not to cry.” Although Pons said she had told a number of people in her life that she was pregnant she shared that Jowsey was the first person from Dancing with the Stars to get the news Your blog has quickly become one of my favorites Your writing is both insightful and thought-provoking and I always come away from your posts feeling inspired Your writing is not only informative but also incredibly 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You can view more details on Privacy and Policy Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again The executive joined the company last year as EVP of Telemundo Studios NBCUniversal is elevating Javier Pons to chief content officer and head of Telemundo Studios Pons will report directly to Luis Fernandez chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Pons joined Telemundo last year as the executive vice president of Telemundo Studios he will continue to lead development and production of scripted content while also leading the company’s entertainment division he will focus on the development and production of unscripted content Javier has delivered great results and strengthened Telemundo Studios’ position for the future I’m excited to see him apply his vast experience in production and media management to his new expanded role as chief content officer,” Fernandez said in a Tuesday statement “He is an accomplished media executive and I’m confident he will continue to excel in this expanded leadership role as he brings his expertise and creativity to our entertainment division while continuing to oversee our studios.” “It is a privilege to be able to expand my role to oversee Telemundo’s award-winning entertainment division I am grateful for the opportunity to join a team of professionals that have redefined Hispanic entertainment,” Pons added “I look forward to working together across studios and entertainment to continue to develop and produce the most innovative contemporary and engaging content in Spanish-language media.” Pons served as the general director of Globomedia he led the creation of several series such as “Nasdrovia” for Movistar “Iron Hand” for Netflix and “The Boarding School: Las Cumbres” for Prime Video He was also involved in co-producing critically acclaimed films such as “Official Competition” starring Antonio Banderas and “The Good Boss” written and directed by Fernando León and starring Javier Bardem 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helius Medical Technologies today announced the first PoNS System sale to the VA Healthcare System The PoNS System sale through our distributor comprised of $16,499 for the PoNS Controller and $7,345 for the PoNS Mouthpiece “We are excited to announce the first PoNS System sale to the VA and are proud to support advancing the treatment of gait deficit for Veterans with MS,” said Dane Andreeff Helius President and Chief Executive Officer “Since the approval of PoNS for inclusion on the Federal Supply Schedule contract we have worked hard to integrate with the VA as an approved vendor to streamline future operations This sale to one of the larger VA Centers of Excellence in MS serves as a launching point for further penetration into this patient population of up to 70,000 veterans with MS as we continue to expand our sales coverage which currently extends across many of the VAs on the east coast and southeast this order provides valuable market pricing evidence that supports our efforts to advance discussions for broader Medicare reimbursement with CMS.” whose inspiring journey underscores the potential of PoNS Therapy® The Company now has a team of independent sales professionals covering many VA locations along the east coast and in the southeast and is working to further expand coverage to all VA MS Centers of Excellence (“MSCoE”) network facilities across the U.S is priced at $23,843.72 and the PoNS mouthpiece statements regarding PoNS System sales to the VA the Company’s future communications with CMS and the results of such communications and the uses and effectiveness of PoNS and PoNS Therapy Posted by on Monday, November 18, 2024 in News Story María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Art, secured a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to advance the work of the Engine for Art, Democracy & Justice (EADJ) you are successful when what you dream alone engages others,” said  Campos-Pons This belief is at the core of what EADJ aims to do and social exploration aimed at developing knowledge and new practices at the intersection of art A trans-institutional initiative and ongoing collaboration with Fisk University EADJ explores creative approaches to living together in the global South Campos-Pons said the grant will not only allow EADJ to continue advancing current projects it will also allow her to think strategically to ensure the program’s longevity and introduce more collaborations “One of my visions for EADJ is make it a program with a steady footprint at Vanderbilt—a program that could have a longevity beyond my physical time here,” she said “This Mellon Foundation grant is an opportunity to redefine and rethink how EADJ moves forward honoring the commitment that we have already in place honoring a continuum of some ideas and some projects that we have in place but allowing the program to rethink what the structure is and how I’m going to move forward with EADJ Campos-Pons expressed her gratitude to the Mellon Foundation “To receive a grant of this significance is an incredible gesture and also an affirmation that the path that you have taken as an artist is understood and celebrated by others and it aligns with their own vision,” she said “I am humbled by that and feel gratitude knowing that my vision is not just an artist’s dream.” after suffering falls during her gender reveal is facing emotional stress due to criticism on social media the emotional impact led her to the hospital to ensure her well-being and that of her baby By During the gender reveal of her baby with Guaynaa, Lele Pons experienced two spectacular falls after slipping on a pink liquid that could have had serious consequences for her pregnancy and Venezuelan model had to go to the hospital the day after the accident not because of issues with her pregnancy but due to the stress caused by the criticism she received on social media for her gender reveal In an interview with journalist Javier Ceriani everything is perfect; two of the people who take care of me in the hospital when I go to check on the baby were also there I haven’t been well for many reasons,” Lele said “It’s a little more difficult when you’re pregnant I went to get checked for the stress the next day because I had an amazing night and returned home because everything was fine after being checked And the next day I open social media and yes but it was very different this time because what I feel the baby will feel so immediately I said I need to get checked again Lele added that she had to drink a lot of water to try to calm down because she was very nervous: “The things they told me were very harsh and many times you believe everything they say because your hormones are all over the place.” The hardest part for her was being told that she intentionally wanted to harm her baby “All the time I was with people who were helping me because physically I’m fine people think that individuals like me don’t see anything There have been many wonderful people who have sent me incredible messages and they don’t realize the difference those kinds of messages make,” she added What should have been an unforgettable moment for Lele Pons and Guaynaa upon discovering they are expecting a girl turned into a painful and stressful experience not only due to the dangerous falls Lele suffered but also because of the reactions the incident sparked on social media Lele Pons experienced two falls after slipping on pink liquid that was on stage Lele did not suffer any serious physical injuries but the event sparked a wave of criticism on social media Lele Pons went to the hospital the day after the event not for physical issues resulting from the falls but due to the emotional stress caused by the criticism received on social media She herself admitted that the stress affected her emotionally and she decided to seek medical help There were many criticisms on social media regarding the event's safety she also received supportive messages from some individuals Lele Pons stated that she was physically fine but emotionally affected by the criticism and related stress She asserted that stress during pregnancy is something she is learning to manage and that she went to the hospital to calm down and receive emotional support Greater gains in walking function seen for patients adhering to regimen People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who better adhere to an at-home therapy regimen with the PoNS device — which provides electrical stimulation to the brain and is approved for use in combination with physical rehabilitation — may experience greater improvements in walking function That’s according to early data from PoNSTEP (NCT05437276) a real-world study that’s testing how adherence to the 14-week PoNS therapy regimen reflects on changes in gait Full data from the observational study are expected early next year after the six-month follow-up phase has been completed According to Helius Medical Technologies these early results provide strong evidence about the importance of people with MS adhering to their treatment plan “We are encouraged to see the meaningful gait deficit improvements in patients who were consistently compliant with their therapy regimen,” Antonella Favit-Van Pelt, MD, PhD, Helius’ chief medical officer, said in a company press release The PoNS device is designed to improve walking and balance in people with mild to moderate MS It delivers gentle electrical pulses to the tongue which are transmitted to the brain through two major cranial nerves this electrical stimulation is intended to promote the brain’s ability to rewire itself in response to new experiences When used in combination with physical rehabilitation the device promotes the development and strengthening of neuronal circuits related to a given task which involves using the PoNS device for 100 minutes (slightly longer than 1.5 hours) to 120 minutes we often face challenges with patients embracing the importance of fully complying with their rehabilitation program,” Favit-Van Pelt said Knowing compliance can be an issue, the company sponsored the PoNSTEP study to test how adherence to treatment with the PoNS device reflects on improvements in gait. The trial enrolled a total of 41 adults, ages 22 and older, with a diagnosis of MS and difficulty walking who received treatment in a real-world clinical setting The participants engaged in a therapy regimen that included two weeks of in-clinic PoNS treatment supervised by a certified physical therapist 38 patients (93%) completed the 14-week therapy regimen All are now being followed for an additional six months to assess for long-term benefits The PoNSTEP study provides compelling evidence on how with any self-directed at home physical therapy activity adherence can significantly determine how much functional improvement any patient can achieve The initial results showed that the PoNSTEP study achieved its primary goal of demonstrating significant improvements in Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) scores after the 12 weeks of unsupervised therapy Higher DGI scores indicate a better ability to maintain walking balance in various conditions while responding to different tasks The goal of showing a link between adherence and DGI improvements in this period was also met “the PoNSTEP study provides compelling evidence on how adherence can significantly determine how much functional improvement any patient can achieve.” In the two weeks of in-clinic PoNS therapy average therapy adherence was nearly 90% with a mean improvement of 2.5 points in DGI scores with an additional 2.8-point improvement in DGI scores While adherence was not associated with the degree of improvements in the supervised part a significant association was observed in the unsupervised period therapy adherence averaged greater than 70% resulting in an average five-point improvement in DGI scores Among those with high adherence (70% or more) and 74% experienced at least a four-point improvement These data “confirm the importance of the at-home rehabilitation part of PoNS therapy following the supervised in-clinic treatment in achieving optimal gait deficit improvement results,” said Salvatore Napoli medical director of the Neurology Center of New England in Foxboro In line with clinical studies and real-world data half of the patients who used the PoNS device for the recommended 100-120 minutes per day — who achieved 85%-100% adherence respectively — improved their DGI scores by more than six points over the 14 weeks of therapy “the study’s preliminary results provide material confirmatory evidence of the therapeutic benefits of PoNS therapy for gait deficit improvement in people with MS and strengthen the body of clinical evidence pointing to the importance of utilizing the therapy at the recommended dose regularly and consistently.” A former employee says the New York football team and the NFL are using his design without permission and obtained the trademark fraudulently The Jets hired Pons in 1973 as an office worker and two years later he launched the team’s in-house operations for producing video for coaching staff to use in practice after the team said it was opening a competition for a new logo professional graphics designers to create the new logo Pons’ design was used from 1978 to 1997 and has been in use for a second time since last year the team amended its trademark registration to incorporate the new design Pons sought to obtain the copyright for it but his application to the U.S Patent and Trademark Office was rejected on the grounds it didn’t meet the threshold for originality which uses the font from the team’s original logo was to incorporate as a part of the letter “J” a jet-like graphic that flies above the word “Jets.” Pons is asking the court to grant him the copyright to the work Pons’ design well exceeds the ‘extremely low’ requisite level of creativity required by law,” Pons’ attorneys say in the lawsuit on his behalf “and since it possesses at least ‘some creative spark,’ his design is entitled to copyright protection.” What’s more, since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision earlier this year in Loper Bright, the court owes no deference to USPTO’s decision is seeking a share in the revenue that the team and the league generate through the sale of merchandise that includes the logo said the Jets should fairly compensate his client “continue to misappropriate for enormous profit” Pons’ work “The Jets simply continue to take advantage of an unsuspecting elderly layperson He deserves to be treated with fairness and respect.” The lawsuit alleges the Jets acted fraudulently when it amended its trademark registration in 1978 to replace its earlier logo with the new one the team said the logo was first used in 1970 but the new design wasn’t created until 1978 “The Application claimed that the Pons’ Design was first used in connection with the clothing items listed as early as January 15 and in interstate commerce with the clothing items listed as early as December 31 “This statement was false – and impossible Attorneys say Pons faces a tough road to prevail Among the arguments the team can make is that, since Pons was an employee at the time, the design is a work for hire and is owned by the team. For Pons to prevail on this basis, he would have to show that he did the work separate from his job, Eleanor Lackman, a partner at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, said in a Bloomberg Law report The team could also double down on USPTO’s rejection of Pons’ copyright application and say the design isn’t original enough for Pons to have any rights in it But that defense comes with its own problems because it could make it hard for the team to obtain the copyright itself IP attorney Evan Everist of Dorsey & Whitney told Bloomberg Also working against Pons is the length of time that elapsed before he applied for the copyright Pons had allowed the company to use the design for almost 20 years without taking any steps to claim rights to it “The Jets could argue the logo’s use was clearly authorized given Pons’ longstanding acquiescence,” Bloomberg reported Everist saying The Jets didn’t immediately respond to a request from Legal Dive for comment but in a statement to the New York Post after Pons filed his original complaint the team said the lawsuit was without merit “The mark in question has been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for nearly 50 years,” the team said “The mark has been used continuously in numerous iterations since that time We find this claim baseless and without merit.” Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts interstate litigation and increased settlements in M&A approvals are among the topics in-house counsel can expect to feature prominently in 2025 who traded Big Law for in-house counsel work shares tips on doing your workplace diligence and why generative AI will improve legal practice The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines comet 12P/Pons-Brooks experienced 14 well-documented outbursts at heliocentric distances ranging from 4.26au to 0.85au the comet experienced two additional outbursts between June and August 31 at heliocentric distances of 1.20au and 2.26au we developed a numerical model to estimate the mass ejected during these events focusing on the sublimation of ice through the porous cometary nucleus The key factors affecting ejected mass estimates are the outburst amplitude and the active surface area during both quiet sublimation and the outburst phases Pogson’s law was used to express outburst magnitude incorporating scattering cross-sections of cometary agglomerates The model iteratively determined the mass ejected in observed outbursts considering various ice types (H2O and CO2) controlling sublimation activity Our results indicate that the mass ejected during these outbursts ranges from 1010 to 1013 kg Our findings highlight the significant role of surface morphology and thermodynamic conditions in cometary outbursts providing insights into the mechanisms driving these phenomena and their implications for cometary evolution and dust trail formation Based on the analysis of observational data we propose a six-level classification system for cometary outbursts ex-NASA Space Station Payload manager/space biologist Devon Island and Everest Base Camp veteran --Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield approves claim for PoNS Device at out-of-network adjusted list price-- --Provides further validation of PoNS pricing-- today announced its first reimbursement payment from a major healthcare provider “The first reimbursement from a commercial healthcare provider is a significant achievement for Helius and MS patients The payment at out-of-network adjusted list price further validates the therapeutic benefit of PoNS and its economic value for payers,” said Dane Andreeff “This is an important milestone in the pursuit of third-party reimbursement and coverage and as we appeal the current CMS payment rates We will remain steadfast in prioritizing increased patient access to support more MS patients and drive growth of the business.” this was an out-of-network total lump sum reimbursement payment which typically is 30 to 40% below in-network contracted payment rates of $15,420 for the PoNS controller and mouthpiece establishes an important benchmark as we approach major commercial insurance carriers to negotiate reimbursement payment rates for PoNS,” concluded Andreeff orally applied therapy that delivers neurostimulation through a mouthpiece connected to a controller while it’s used statements regarding the appeal of CMS payment rates; the pursuit of third party reimbursement and coverage; To optimize natural ventilation, Barcelona-based Sergi Pons Studio proceeds with the excavation of the rear courtyard creating cross-ventilation for the first-floor apartments accessible entry point that connects the indoor and outdoor spaces of the Cal Carrera project The courtyard functions as an entryway and a communal area providing a shared space for residents to gather and interact One of the four residences is a duplex reserved for the owners featuring a ground-level study and guest room that opens directly to the garden while a pinewood mezzanine accommodates a bathroom and dressing area maintaining the exposed full height of the ceiling.  Sergi Pons Studio completes the renovation of a historic three-story building the building features a rugged aesthetic shaped by its architectural history and organic growth over time additional elements enhance the strength of the building the courtyard functions as an entryway and a communal area the southeast-facing facade aims to ensure privacy and climate control one of the four residences is a duplex reserved for the owners a ground-level study and guest room open to the garden name: Cal Carrera architect: Sergi Pons Studio | @sergipons_studio location: Sant Fruitós de Bages designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. Global Lead Partner YouTube creator Lele Pons is going to be a mom! The influencer and her husband Guaynaa are expecting their first baby together. “We’re PREGNANT!!!!!” The influencer and rapper met while collaborating on a music video for the song “Se Te Nota” in September 2020 and romance rumors began shortly after. The couple didn’t confirm they were in a relationship until December 2020. Lele and Guaynaa tied the knot in March 2023 in Miami. Last week, the YouTube creator posted a throwback video to their big day and wrote in the caption, “Happy 2 year Anniversary married!!” A post shared by Lele Pons (@lelepons) Congratulations to Lele and Guaynaa on the news of their first baby Josh and Mike Pons at Country Life Farm in 2014 The stairs to this historic haven are steep reminders of bygone days that feel as fresh as the grass outside the century-old farmhouse and boxes are snapshots of the history of a sport evidence of the Pons family's front-row seat for the names and events that shaped racing in the first half of the 20th century Readers have already had a peek into Country Life Farm's attic trove thanks to a special 2018 edition of Josh Pons' regular column "Letters from Rockland Farm" in BloodHorse magazine the author shared photos of a young Man o' War unearthed in an unmarked cardboard file box the century's best Thoroughbred unmistakable in a series of images from 1917 As he continues his excavation of his family archives Pons has collected both his discoveries from the farm's past and their connection to its present and future in a new book "Letters from Country Life: Adolphe Pons and the Founding of Maryland's Oldest Thoroughbred Farm." Keeneland Library Presents an Evening with Josh Pons Pons will discuss his new release depicting a century of life inside the horse business written from inside the fences of Maryland’s oldest Thoroughbred farm.   enjoy a book signing and reception with Pons.  Pons' third tome is the newest title offered by Globe Pequot's Eclipse Press imprint a revival of the former publishing arm of the BloodHorse that offers titles on the sport as well as on horse care The Eclipse Award winner has two previously published books "Country Life Diary: Three Years in the Life of a Horse Farm" and "Merryland: Two Years in the Life of a Racing Stable," on his resume as well as his long-running BloodHorse column "Letters from Country Life" is a departure from his previous works as he balances his exploration of his family's history and their place within the broader history of the sport with the lessons he learns from the letters and photographs they have left behind Sign up for BloodHorse Daily As Pons unearths correspondence from his grandfather's era and then his uncle and father's era a delicate balance between the context and the content for the author personally and for his audience as well but be in the way enough that my presence would distinguish the book from just a history book," he said of the writing process Through visual and written artifacts Pons gets to know his grandfather Adolphe who emigrated to the United States from France as a child when his father went to work as a chef for the August Belmont family Adolphe later worked for August Belmont Jr. and was part for the famed 1918 disposal sale where Man o' War was sold to Samuel Riddle The elder Pons buys the farm he named Country Life near Baltimore a time when the nation and the sport wrestled with the economic emergency we know as the Great Depression Readers interact with the elder Pons and many of the sport's important figures as the narrative progresses from the early decades of the 20th century through the tenure of sons Joe and John in its second half experience the gems unearthed from the farmhouse's storage his ancestors' perseverance through hard times a road map for dealing with the challenges we face in the 21st century The genesis for Pons's new book came in early 2017 after his mother's death "found letters from grandfather that prompted me to go to the basement and do further research the prominence of a lot of the names of the people he corresponded with and the people he worked for this is stuff that should be shared.' "What started out as a grandson's search for the grandfather he never knew became more than family records "I just felt like I wanted to tell a story and then I expanded the family angle to make it a little more universal." Those themes partner with Pons's and his audience's investments in the sport and those formative relationships to create a story that leaves readers appreciating not only where they came from but also the decisions and relationships that made racing what it is today The materials that inspired the 200-plus pages of "Letters from Country Life" are the tip of the iceberg Pons speculates that "there may be a third to half again as much stuff that I haven't even opened yet," an archive that could inspire more explorations of these bygone eras Such opportunities continue the work that Pons started with his first three titles and his BloodHorse column a time capsule of lessons about life with horses Pons wants to leave readers with "an awareness of all the hard work of people that came before them But this thing didn't just start this summer at Saratoga or five years ago when a rich guy got in the game If August Belmont doesn't put The Jockey Club together in 1896 [he doesn't] get us out of the Progressive Movement's bullseye and impose order on this big freewheeling game that was evolving." "So many people have played the game ahead of you and left it for you to play None of them shirked responsibilities," the author and Country Life co-owner observed "They understood that you can't have this unless you have that I think that a person who likes racing is going to be able to get an appreciation for the efforts of people generations [behind] them." The Pons family's legacy of dedication and perseverance serves as a bridge between generations of his family as well as of those readers who love the sport at the heart of this story fostering a deep respect for the past and a shared commitment to the future where she currently resides and serves as the Cornelius Vanderbilt Endowed Chair Professor of Fine Arts at Vanderbilt University The exhibition is divided into six sections all of which highlight forms of connection and fauna that abound in Campos-Pons’s art encourage deeper appreciation of the details that surround us to behold our environs—and each other—with an eye towards forging and repairing relationships even in fractured times.Among the featured works in the exhibition are Umbilical Cord (1991) a poignant artwork about the women in her family made while the artist was separated from them for more than a decade due to political tensions between the United States and Cuba, Spoken Softly with Mama (1998) an altar-like installation that honors the many generations in her family and in the African diaspora who labored as domestic workers Unique to the Getty’s installation of the touring exhibition is Elevata (2002) an expansive photographic grid on loan from the Indianapolis Museum of Art which will be featured in a section of the exhibition that deals with the “extreme weather” of racial oppression and climate catastrophe Campos-Pons is a 2023 recipient of the MacArthur Foundation “genius” award and in December 2024 was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by ARTnews for her efforts to show “how the past is embedded in us “For decades Campos-Pons has committed herself to deploying art as a tool of healing,” Getty curator Mazie Harris said “As Los Angeles mourns all that has been lost in the recent wildfires and comes together to help rebuild we hope that the exhibition can serve as a space for solace and for reflection on our relationships with nature and with each other.”Complementing the exhibition is an audio guide that includes Campos-Pons speaking about works in the show in both English and Spanish María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold is organized by the Brooklyn Museum and the J now Lorraine and Alan Bressler Curator of Contemporary Art at the Museum of Fine Arts Major support from Alicia Miñana and Rob Lovelace Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" commencing in Spain and spanning over 6,500 kilometers towards Pakistan which began in 2023 with the hopeful aim of reaching India particularly after a video documenting his journey went viral I think it's something extraordinary and incredibly brave and courageous In March it will have been two years since he left Barcelona plus he doesn't go to hotels and only travels with a backpack “His idea has always been to reach India on foot Fortunately he is not aware of what is happening here." Denying claims that Axel had been arrested he continues to keep in regular contact with his father LYDIA MEE The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER 3D Printing Top Workplaces Industry News Shareholders approve reappointment of Somekh Chaikin as independent auditor until the next annual general meeting 2024 – Nano Dimension Ltd announced that Nano shareholders have voted to elect Mr Robert Pons to the Company’s Board of Directors at its 2024 Annual General Meeting commented: “We welcome Ofir Baharav and Robert Pons to Nano’s Board and look forward to working with them to build long-term value for all Nano shareholders Nano’s Board and management team remain committed to executing our multi-pronged strategy to become the market leader in digital manufacturing and driving meaningful growth to benefit our shareholders and all our stakeholders.” Yoav Stern and General Michael Garrett for their service as directors on our Board as well as their expertise and guidance in developing our strategy and positioning Nano for the future Yoav Stern continues to serve Nano as its chief executive officer.” Nano announced that voting results confirmed that its shareholders: For more information, visit nano-di.com today provided updates on its efforts to achieve fair market access for its Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) device and announced plans to host a business update call today at 9:00am ET “We disagree with the proposed pricing for the PoNS Mouthpiece and are disappointed CMS has once again mapped the Controller pricing to a code for fundamentally different technology,” said Dane Andreeff “In the face of this challenge our team’s response has been impressive as we continue to pursue fair market access for Medicare’s Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients with balance and gait deficit At the November 8th HCPCS Level 2 Public meeting we again refuted CMS’ methodology and presented compelling evidence in support of fair pricing for the PoNS device Our diligent response and extensive evidence has been successfully understood by the VA and a private payor We are hopeful CMS can reach the same conclusions and we will continue to support their reassessment.” statements regarding future CMS determinations the potential for the Company to meet with CMS prior to the January 1 effectiveness date of the PoNS Mouthpiece pricing the Company’s strategic alternative exploration process commercialization and success of the Company’s PoNS and PoNS Treatment its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30 Telemundo Studios has named Spanish executive Javier Pons as its new chief content officer following the departure of Ronald Day in February The announcement was made by Luis Fernández president of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Javier Pons joined NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises a year ago as executive vice president of Telemundo Studios His responsibilities will now include overseeing the network’s entertainment division in addition to leading the development and production of fiction content at Telemundo Studios Javier has delivered excellent results and solidified Telemundo Studios’ position for the future I’m excited to see him apply his extensive experience in production and media management to his new role,” said Fernández “Javier is a highly experienced media executive and I am confident he will continue to excel in this new leadership role bringing his expertise and creativity to our entertainment division while continuing to oversee our studios,” he added Pons has more than three decades of experience in production and management at major media companies in the US He has also been a consultant and producer at On Demand Consulting and an executive producer at TV Azteca one of Spain’s leading production companies and as director of television at The Mediapro Studio he led the creation and production of titles such as Nasdrovia (Movistar Plus+) Mano de Hierro (Netflix) and El Internado: Las Cumbres (Amazon) “It’s a privilege to expand my role to oversee Telemundo’s award-winning entertainment division I appreciate the opportunity to join a team of professionals who have redefined Hispanic entertainment,” said Pons “I look forward to working together in Studios and Entertainment to continue developing and producing the most innovative and engaging content in Spanish-language media,” he added The 28-year-old influencer looks back on the defunct app that launched her career while she was still in high school Zoey Lyttle is a Society & Culture Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE trending content across society and culture verticals and has been working at PEOPLE since July 2022 “Secrets of the Magnolia Tree,” María Magdalena Campos-Pons New York; Latin American and Caribbean Fund and gift of Ronnie Heyman “Miasma #7,” María Magdalena Campos-Pons Jorge M The celebrated Nashville-based artist’s exhibition opens Sept When you talk with María Magdalena Campos-Pons On a recent Tuesday afternoon at her studio on the Vanderbilt University campus the artist padded across a makeshift flat file — layers of works-on-paper she covered with cardboard and yoga mats on the floor — in slippers she picked up from a recent stay at an Italian hotel She beams with what seems like a real sense of wonder holding a staff made from dried sunflowers affixed to a stick with black gaffer tape Campos-Pons in conversation with curators Carmen Hermo and Katie Delmez “I’m realizing that I’ve got an American Gothic look here,” she jokes before placing the staff carefully back in its place among various handmade paint brushes Campos-Pons explains that the staff is actually a kind of broom she recently made for a performance and then speaks of how powerful the act of cleaning a space can be “I’m interested in the idea of labor as a beautifying process,” she says explaining that this was the way she grew up raised by workers at a former sugar plantation in Cuba “That’s my personal history — how much beauty was surrounding me in places of scarcity.” It’s hard to make small talk when approached with such direct tenderness María Magdalena Campos-Pons — Magda to her friends — is the subject of what might be the most important exhibition of work by a Nashville-based artist in recent history which opens at the Frist Art Museum on Sept spans nearly 40 years of the artist’s work and includes photos It’s her first multimedia museum survey since 2007 but more importantly — for Nashville at least — it’s the first career-spanning survey of the artist’s work since she became a Nashville resident in 2017 Among the most magnificent pieces in the show are recent works that Campos-Pons made in the seven years she’s lived here But to fully appreciate the stories those works tell you must first get familiar with her artistic lineage In many ways, Campos-Pons’ installation Spoken Softly With Mama is the artist’s masterpiece, and it returns to Nashville after a 2011 exhibition that was also at the Frist But a more straightforward starting point into the artist’s world is a 24-by-20-inch Polaroid Polacolor Pro photograph from 1999 the ultra-large Polaroid was made in the late 1990s about a decade after she first arrived in the U.S Both works also foreshadow ideas that Campos-Pons would return to throughout her career The Polaroid is called “The Right Protection,” and it shows the artist from the back — from the nape of her neck to the base of her spine Her bare skin is covered in dozens of drawn-on eyes “seeing beyond the sight of the eyes — sensorial seeing perceptual and seeing with the body itself.”  also called “The Right Protection” — further explores Campos-Pons’ practice as a curious instigator but instead of painting the eyes onto the paper’s surface the “eyes are merging as the paper is being dried,” she says which is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art shows one of Campos-Pons’ greatest strengths She is able to translate ideas in different mediums and through different methods — in this case both photography and printmaking The eyes return in pieces that the artist made while living in Nashville and if you look closely you’ll find eyes emphasized or drawn into many of Campos-Pons’ works The 2020 ink-and-watercolor painting “Miasma #7” was made during the long days of the early pandemic when Campos-Pons was working from home The pieces from this time period reflect the stunted way we all processed the world — instead of her body In an attempt to include examples from all of Campos-Pons’ expansive output Behold is divided into sections based on theme rather than chronology and medium Each section works like its own mini exhibition — “History of a People Who Were Not Heroes” features three powerful installations and “Process and Performance” addresses the artist’s continuing use of her own presence as a conduit for ideas The show opened in September 2023 at the Brooklyn Museum — less than a month before the artist received a prestigious MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellowship — and will travel to the J Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center in L.A There’s one series in particular that will perhaps resonate with her Nashville audiences more than their New York or Los Angeles counterparts Secrets of the Magnolia Tree is Campos-Pons’ series of massive mixed-media works that monumentalize the artist and her friends as anthropomorphized owls These 132-by-90-inch multipanel works read like photographs that have been painted on top and alongside of but of course there is much more to them than that The titular magnolia tree is a relatively new item that Campos-Pons has begun to incorporate into her work It began when she moved to Nashville to work as the Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Art at Vanderbilt University The university grounds are located on an arboretum to which she attributes this recurring symbol of the magnolia — a symbol that seems to haunt her recent work “What I saw was not only the beauty of the nature here,” she explains “but walking in Vanderbilt’s arboretum — and having the privilege to explore and be in the company of the magnolia — was for me a way to think about the complex history of the South and the relationship between Black people in the South and the landscape is a complex one So to reconcile my celebration of the beauty of the tree — which I do I cannot help it — I need to … engage myself in the reverie of this location.” To imagine herself as an owl is a way to appreciate the Southern landscape — and especially its trees — with the necessary detachment from the horror of its history you cannot help but revel in the beauty of the world and she speaks in what seem like carefully parsed fragments of off-the-cuff poetry: “It was a complex history She picks up a small brush and dabs at a bit of white paint she’s painting on a large-scale photo of a cracked cement wall that she took on a recent visit to her hometown of Matanzas She’s attentively tracing lines around the cracks in the gray cement working slowly and deliberately in a kind of Japanese wabi-sabi and in the process she will beautify its presence instead of erasing it The exhibition title is fitting for an artist like Campos-Pons who takes the smallest things — like looking seeing and being seen — and turns them into universally relevant points of interest simply through her careful appreciation What is it about witnessing that is so important “We are voyeurs of our times,” she says simply “Everyone is a participant in the narration of time.” María Magdalena Campos-Pons’ 'Behold' tops our list of the season’s most exciting 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