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SAS, NC A&T and NC State to offer analytics-driven agricultural research to state's farmers and growers

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024
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CARY, N.C., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A partnership between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina State University, and data and AI leader SAS is set to advance agricultural research at the state's land-grant universities. Using the state's proven university extension programs, farmers and growers will reap the benefits of an agricultural research collaboration that takes research insights from the lab to the field.

Key Points: 
  • Using the state's proven university extension programs, farmers and growers will reap the benefits of an agricultural research collaboration that takes research insights from the lab to the field.
  • Farmers, ranchers, growers and producers will have access to insights powered by SAS via extension and related programs at both universities.
  • NC State and NC A&T will deploy SAS® Viya® , an end-to-end analytics and AI platform, to enhance research, accelerate innovation and support future grant opportunities.
  • The collaboration is supported by state funding for NC A&T and NC State to enhance the state's agricultural sector, which generates an economic impact of more than $100 billion annually.

Too Much Acid in Your Diet: It's Probably Your Coffee

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024
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This is important, as the high acid levels in regular coffee are now known to cause gut and other health problems.

Key Points: 
  • This is important, as the high acid levels in regular coffee are now known to cause gut and other health problems.
  • Coffee is a well-known source of acid and health problems; WebMD.com lists coffee as the leading cause of heartburn, and Leena Khaitan , MD states, "…the worst beverage for Acid Reflux is coffee".
  • Mislabeling by certain coffee brands claiming low acid is a growing concern, particularly in light of the serious health risks coming from high acid diets.
  • More on acid in coffee, and on Puroast verified low acid quality, and as an option to conventional high acid coffees, can be found at www.puroast.com .

UPDATE - UNCF and Google are Paving the Path Forward to Increase Opportunities for HBCU Students in Tech Fields with Additional $2M Investment

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Mardi, octobre 17, 2023
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Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.

Key Points: 
  • Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with UNCF to continue Google’s ongoing commitment to invest in education pillars like Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • Google’s $1 million investment to Hampton University will enable the university to expand pathways and opportunities by facilitating needed infrastructure and classroom technology upgrades.
  • Students at both Morehouse and NC A&T will be able to network with Google employees and explore mentorships and career opportunities through the partnership.

UNCF and Google are Paving the Path Forward to Increase Opportunities for HBCU Students in Tech Fields with Additional $2M Investment

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Mardi, octobre 17, 2023
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Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.

Key Points: 
  • Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with UNCF to continue Google’s ongoing commitment to invest in education pillars like Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • Google’s $1 million investment to Hampton University will enable the university to expand pathways and opportunities by facilitating needed infrastructure and classroom technology upgrades.
  • Students at both Morehouse and NC A&T will be able to network with Google employees and explore mentorships and career opportunities through the partnership.

Interest rate hikes prompt modest decline in Canadian home prices, but no freefall in sight, impact uneven

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Mercredi, août 2, 2023
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Alberta bucked the trend and experienced price increases in many markets this year, while other Prairie provinces held steady.

Key Points: 
  • Alberta bucked the trend and experienced price increases in many markets this year, while other Prairie provinces held steady.
  • Notably, most markets that did experience price declines from last year remained roughly equivalent to their 2021 benchmarks and well above earlier years.
  • Growth was modest but steady over the first half of 2023, and regions that saw declines dipped no further than 2020 levels.
  • Edmonton condos were among those to decline, a potential sign of younger and newer buyers being affected by rising interest rates.

Yida Gao and Shima Capital Invest in Blockchain Infrastructure Startup Artela

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Vendredi, juillet 21, 2023
A&T, Blockchain, Amine, Dispersion, Cryptocurrency, Aspect

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital today announces its seed round investment in Artela Network, a blockchain infrastructure startup founded by a team of industry veterans. Other contributors in the round include A&T Capital, Big Brain Holdings, SevenX, Dispersion, Amino, and others.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital today announces its seed round investment in Artela Network, a blockchain infrastructure startup founded by a team of industry veterans.
  • The Artela team is pioneering a unique solution designed to answer the rising need for large-scale, decentralized apps by creating a base-layer blockchain network.
  • The unique architecture of Artela encourages developers to create custom extensions in a modular style directly on the blockchain's base layer.
  • "Artela formally brings to web3 the web2 paradigm of aspect-oriented programming by introducing an extensible blockchain network that allows builders to construct modules and extend modular services to achieve chain-native customization within a single public blockchain network," said Yida Gao, Founder and Managing General Partner at Shima Capital.

Wolfspeed CEO Gregg Lowe Appointed to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Board of Trustees

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Vendredi, juillet 21, 2023
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Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the global leader in silicon carbide technology, announced today that CEO Gregg Lowe has been elected to serve on North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s (N.C. A&T) Board of Trustees.

Key Points: 
  • Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the global leader in silicon carbide technology, announced today that CEO Gregg Lowe has been elected to serve on North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s (N.C. A&T) Board of Trustees.
  • “North Carolina A&T is proud of our continued strong partnership with Wolfspeed and the appointment of CEO Gregg Lowe to our Board of Trustees,” said N.C. A&T Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. “Gregg’s leadership and extensive science and technology background will serve as a vital resource for our prestigious university.
  • The two entities worked together to establish comprehensive education and training curricula and cutting-edge research and innovation programs.
  • The R&D facility will be focused on silicon carbide to support the next generation of advanced compound semiconductors.

Blockchain Infrastructure Startup Artela Raises $6 Million in Seed Round, Led by Shima Capital

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Mercredi, juillet 12, 2023
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Artela is announcing today that it has raised over $6M in seed round funding led by Shima Capital, with participation from A&T Capital, Big Brain Holdings, SevenX Ventures, Dispersion Capital, Amino Capital, and others.

Key Points: 
  • Artela is announcing today that it has raised over $6M in seed round funding led by Shima Capital, with participation from A&T Capital, Big Brain Holdings, SevenX Ventures, Dispersion Capital, Amino Capital, and others.
  • Artela is on a mission to build a base-layer blockchain network to meet the increasing demand for large-scale decentralized applications.
  • “The seed round marks an important step for Artela, enabling us to fuel Artela’s technology development, grow the team, and drive market expansion efforts.
  • Artela plans to publish the Aspect white paper and launch the initial testnet later this year.

Bitget Invests $30M In Multi-Chain Wallet BitKeep Valued At $300M, Becoming Its Controlling Stakeholder

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Mardi, mars 28, 2023
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VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget , the largest crypto copy trading platform, has announced a $30 million investment in the decentralized BitKeep multi-chain wallet, becoming its controlling stakeholder.

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  • VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget , the largest crypto copy trading platform, has announced a $30 million investment in the decentralized BitKeep multi-chain wallet, becoming its controlling stakeholder.
  • The investment involves the merger of BitKeep Wallet with Bitget’s business domain, significantly bolstering its existing user base and product offering.
  • As part of the deal, Bitget has invested $30 million in BitKeep, increasing its shareholding and becoming the controlling stakeholder of the company evaluated at $300 million during its previous funding round.
  • “This move is a win-win choice for Bitget and BitKeep and facilitates collaborative efforts in the decentralized space and beyond.

Wolfspeed and NC A&T to Establish Joint R&D Facility to Further Advance Silicon Carbide Innovation

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Mardi, mars 28, 2023
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The R&D facility will be focused on Silicon Carbide to support the next generation of advanced compound semiconductors.

Key Points: 
  • The R&D facility will be focused on Silicon Carbide to support the next generation of advanced compound semiconductors.
  • The facility will supply 200mm Silicon Carbide wafers to Wolfspeed’s Mohawk Valley Fab, which opened last year in New York as the world’s first, largest and only 200mm Silicon Carbide fabrication facility.
  • This new facility will integrate our research and development interests toward major economic and social impact, not just in North Carolina, but globally.
  • This includes apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship opportunities, customized training curricula, career and college promise pathways for high school students, and work-based learning programs.