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Star Group, L.P. Reports Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter Results

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Mercoledì, Agosto 3, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Group, L.P. (the "Company" or "Star") (NYSE:SGU), a home energy distributor and services provider, today announced financial results for the fiscal 2022 third quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2022.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Group, L.P. (the "Company" or "Star") (NYSE:SGU), a home energy distributor and services provider, today announced financial results for the fiscal 2022 third quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2022.
  • Temperatures in Star's geographic areas of operation for the fiscal 2022 third quarter were similar to the fiscal 2021 third quarter and 8.0 percent warmer than normal, as reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
  • As with last quarter, Star continued to be challenged by higher commodity prices and related expenses this period, exemplified by wholesale product costs which were nearly double those of 2021, said Jeff Woosnam, Star Groups President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Temperatures were roughly the same year-over-year, and we focused on new business development, growing installation and service revenue, and preparing Star for the upcoming heating season.

Quoll Raises The Bar On Analyzing Modern Risks To Homeowners

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Mercoledì, Agosto 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quoll - a technology vanguard making homes and families more resilient to the rapidly changing world - launched GetQuoll.com today, a free service that delivers a new level of detailed analysis about environmental, economic, and socio-political threats to ownership costs and long-term home value with useful advice on protecting against those risks. Quoll's in-depth analysis is radically different from other resources and aggregates data from dozens of reliable sources to provide homeowners a complete picture of risk with projected impacts and a unified answer to their question: "so what?"

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  • A unique Quoll score is available for every single-family home in America and goes far beyond alternatives in the market.
  • Quoll is the first company to integrate and analyze data ranging from climate research to local economic and market data, plus optional input from the homeowner.
  • "This amount of detail and comprehensive analysis has never before been possible," said Quoll CEO Ben Cohen.
  • You also pay for the risks of your neighbors and the risks in your local economy.

Don't Let Summer Be One Big Breakdown

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Venerdì, Luglio 22, 2022

CHICAGO, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's motorist knows the importance of proper maintenance procedures on their vehicle in preparation for the winter months but may not realize they are placing their car at risk of breakdown during the summer months due to lack of vehicle maintenance, according to CTEK, the leading global brand in the care and maintenance of vehicle batteries.

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  • This makes protecting your vehicle from the summer heat more important than ever.
  • This built-up heat can increase the chances of battery failure, as corrosion can speed up and intensify.
  • Battery related service calls tend to increase over the summer months for these very reasons.
  • And with these challenges, it's easy to think that charging your battery over the summer months is the last thing you need to do.

NOAA Contracts with Planet to Gain Situational Awareness of Oil Spills, Marine Debris, and Marine Life

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Giovedì, Luglio 21, 2022

The organization is leveraging Planets PlanetScope and SkySat products to evaluate oil spills, track marine debris, detect vessels, and identify large marine mammals like whales.

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  • The organization is leveraging Planets PlanetScope and SkySat products to evaluate oil spills, track marine debris, detect vessels, and identify large marine mammals like whales.
  • In 2004, Hurricane Ivan caused severe damage in the Gulf of Mexico, including the collapse and sinking of an oil platform.
  • Crude oil from this platform continued to leak for over a decade, in what would become the longest running oil spill in United States history.
  • NOAA also leverages Planets tasking capabilities with SkySats 50 cm resolution imagery to gain deeper situational awareness of activities happening in sea waters.

Water Purifiers Global Market Report 2022-2026: Featuring Key Players Xiaomi, Panasonic, GE Appliances & others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Mercoledì, Luglio 20, 2022

The "Water Purifiers Global Market Report 2022, By Technology Type, By End-User, By Distribution Channel, By Portability, By Device Type" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Water Purifiers Global Market Report 2022, By Technology Type, By End-User, By Distribution Channel, By Portability, By Device Type" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The water purifiers market consists of the sales of water purifiers and related services.
  • Asia Pacific was the largest region in the water purifiers market in 2021.
  • The increase usage of internet of things technology (IOT) enabled water purifier is an emerging trend in the water purifiers market.

EarthKind® Offers Guidelines on Home Preparedness Against Displaced Critters

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Giovedì, Luglio 14, 2022

MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EarthKind®, makers of naturally smarter® plant-based pest prevention products, provides guidelines on preparing homes against displaced critters during this hurricane season. Along with the expensive damage and devastation that hurricanes leave behind, the wreckage caused by these natural disasters displaces a host of animals and pests. In need of food and shelter, rodents, ants, cockroaches, spiders, and mosquitoes attempt to seek refuge in homes with structural damage and moisture, as well as backyards with standing water.

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  • MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EarthKind , makers of naturally smarter plant-based pest prevention products, provides guidelines on preparing homes against displaced critters during this hurricane season.
  • Along with the expensive damage and devastation that hurricanes leave behind, the wreckage caused by these natural disasters displaces a host of animals and pests.
  • Meteorologist Ashley Smith indicated that "we can expect above-average activity (14-21 named storms) in the Atlantic Ocean this year.
  • Media interested in knowing more about EarthKind please contact Janelle Dunbar at [email protected] or 516-242-7677.

ATLAS Awarded NOAA IDIQ Contract For GSaaS Services

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Mercoledì, Luglio 13, 2022

ATLAS Space Operations announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded it an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for space communication services.

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  • ATLAS Space Operations announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded it an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for space communication services.
  • The multi-year, multi-million dollar contract will use ATLAS to provide Ground Station as a Service (GSaaS) capabilities to power NOAA missions using ATLAS Freedom Software and its Global Antenna Network.
  • The contract between ATLAS and NOAA builds upon a longstanding history of exceptional service by ATLAS supporting NOAAs National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (NESDIS) missions since 2017.
  • ATLAS will continue to provide space communications services (data delivery) for three NOAA missions which focus on climate research.

International SOS: Preparing for Hurricane Season 2022

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Lunedì, Luglio 11, 2022

For the second year in a row, forecasts predict an above average and active 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.

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  • For the second year in a row, forecasts predict an above average and active 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.
  • International SOS advises organizations on preparations required to best protect their people and ensure business continuity and resilience.
  • As we enter the 2022 hurricane season, early preparation is going to be key, said Jeremy Prout, Director of Security Solutions, Americas at International SOS.
  • Below are eight best practice tips for hurricane preparedness:
    Identify locations and facilities based on the probabilities of hurricane impact using historical geographic data.

Flood Risk America Participates in the 'Eye of the Storm 2022' Hurricane Preparedness Event

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Lunedì, Luglio 11, 2022

LAKE WORTH, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flood Risk America (FRA) participated in the Eye of the Storm 2022 – an annual hurricane preparedness event that took place at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The event was sponsored by the Florida International University's International Hurricane Research Center (FIU-IHRC), and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), and highlighted hurricane science, mitigation and preparedness, and the most up-to-date storm-tracking technology.

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  • Flood Risk America (FRA) showcased its innovative, FEMA-compliant flood preparedness products and flood risk mitigation solutions at the Eye of the Storm 2022 - an annual hurricane preparedness event that took place in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • "As an industry-leading flood risk management company specializing in FEMA-compliant, proactive flood risk prevention products and comprehensive flood risk mitigation solutions , Flood Risk America is ideally positioned to help businesses stay safe and protected during the hurricane season," said Steve Gill, CEO at Flood Risk America.
  • The FRA's flood preparedness products and flood risk mitigation solutions are designed to be rapidly deployable when the need for flood emergency preparedness is significant and immediate response is critical.
  • Flood Risk America, LLC ("FRA") is an industry-leading flood risk management company specializing in FEMA-Compliant, proactive flood risk prevention solutions and products designed to effectively mitigate flood risks for commercial property developers, owners, and operators nationwide.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE PROFESSOR RECEIVES GRANT TO RESEARCH FLORIDA'S CORAL REEFS

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Mercoledì, Giugno 29, 2022

LAKELAND, Fla., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College Assistant Professor of Marine Biology Dr. Jason Macrander has been awarded a research grant by the "Protect Our Reefs" Grants Program through Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College Assistant Professor of Marine Biology Dr. Jason Macrander has been awarded a research grant by the "Protect Our Reefs" Grants Program through Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • The project titled "Can Coral Venom Expression Predict Propagule Growth," is a collaborative research grant between Florida Southern College and the University of South Florida.
  • Florida Southern College will lead the research project, receiving two-thirds of the grant funds.
  • Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state.