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69% OF CONSUMERS PLAN TO CELEBRATE EASTER, 53% TO BUY CANDY, NUMERATOR REPORTS

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Overall, 69% of consumers plan to celebrate Easter this year, and it is the second-most popular holiday for purchasing candy (after Halloween), with 53% of celebrators intending to buy candy.

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  • Overall, 69% of consumers plan to celebrate Easter this year, and it is the second-most popular holiday for purchasing candy (after Halloween), with 53% of celebrators intending to buy candy.
  • 69% of consumers plan to celebrate Easter, but plans vary by generation and location.
  • Consumers in the West are more likely to grill or barbeque for Easter, while consumers in the Midwest are more likely to gather with family and friends.
  • Gen Z is twice as likely to buy alcoholic beverages for the holiday (28% vs. 14% for all consumers).

CS Global Partners Hosts Exclusive Citizenship and Residency Investment Event in Monaco

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Monday, March 18, 2024

London, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a successful gathering of industry professionals and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), CS Global Partners is pleased to provide a recap of its exclusive Citizenship and Residency Investment Event held in Monaco on 14 March 2024.

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  • London, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a successful gathering of industry professionals and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), CS Global Partners is pleased to provide a recap of its exclusive Citizenship and Residency Investment Event held in Monaco on 14 March 2024.
  • Luxury real estate professionals, lawyers, and wealth managers from Nice and Monaco were among the distinguished attendees who gathered to explore the vast opportunities presented by citizenship and residency investment programmes.
  • CS Global Partners showcased its comprehensive suite of services, with a key focus on Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes in the Caribbean, including Saint Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, and Dominica.
  • For attendees interested in staying informed about upcoming events and opportunities in the realm of citizenship and residency investment, CS Global Partners encourages you to keep an eye out for future events scheduled later this year.

Aussie Vapes Enjoys Single Highest Day of Sales in Its History

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Aussie Vapes attributes the banner day to successful customer outreach and education about new rules governing aromatherapy vaporizer devices in Australia.

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  • Aussie Vapes attributes the banner day to successful customer outreach and education about new rules governing aromatherapy vaporizer devices in Australia.
  • Aussie Vapes was among the first companies to be granted a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) import licence for aromatherapy vaporizer devices.
  • Aussie Vapes was granted one of the first such licences before the deadline.
  • In light of those facts and with an eye toward the future, Aussie Vapes looks forward to exploring new growth opportunities through its B2B subsidiary, Wholesale Vaporizers.

Clearside Biomedical Appoints Victor Chong, M.D., MBA as Chief Medical Officer

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Monday, March 18, 2024

ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearside Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSD), a biopharmaceutical company revolutionizing the delivery of therapies to the back of the eye through the suprachoroidal space (SCS®), announced today that Victor Chong, M.D., MBA was appointed Chief Medical Officer on March 14, 2024.

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  • ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearside Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSD), a biopharmaceutical company revolutionizing the delivery of therapies to the back of the eye through the suprachoroidal space (SCS®), announced today that Victor Chong, M.D., MBA was appointed Chief Medical Officer on March 14, 2024.
  • George Lasezkay, Pharm.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Clearside, commented, “Victor is a well-known and well-respected retinal clinician and scientist, who is a strategically focused and visionary leader.
  • We are delighted to have him join the Clearside team.
  • “With the upcoming ODYSSEY data and extensive partnership portfolio, this is an exciting time to join Clearside.

Amplifire Secures a Patent Protecting Brain Science-based AI Assistance in an eLearning Platform

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Boulder, Colorado, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplifire, the global leader in adaptive eLearning, was awarded another patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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  • Boulder, Colorado, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplifire, the global leader in adaptive eLearning, was awarded another patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
  • This latest patent expands Amplifire’s ability to leverage advancements in brain science to help people learn faster, remember longer, and apply their knowledge more broadly.
  • “This patent is a continuation of a patent that was awarded in 2017 and maintains retroactive and future protections,” he confirmed.
  • Bryce Youngren, Managing Partner of Polaris Growth Fund and Amplifire board member, added, “This patent is a testament to Amplifire’s ability to leverage cognitive science, AI, and data to revolutionize eLearning.

Revolution Mining launches 15 MW Mining Facility in West Texas on ERCOT

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Austin, TX, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant stride towards enhancing the crypto-mining infrastructure, Revolution Mining is thrilled to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art 15MW mining facility in West Texas, directly connected to the ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) grid.

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  • Austin, TX, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant stride towards enhancing the crypto-mining infrastructure, Revolution Mining is thrilled to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art 15MW mining facility in West Texas, directly connected to the ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) grid.
  • Founded in March 2021, Revolution Mining was born out of a vision to offer the retail crypto-mining community an unparalleled service that stood apart from the rest.
  • Revolution Mining differentiates itself by fully owning and operating its facilities, ensuring customers engage directly with the source of their mining power, eliminating any brokers or middlemen.
  • Understanding the diverse needs of the crypto-mining community, Revolution Mining offers flexible hosting solutions that cater to various requirements.

Carillon Reams Unconstrained Bond Fund (Class R-6 shares) wins 2024 Best Absolute Return Bond Fund for second year in a row

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raymond James Investment Management and Reams Asset Management are proud to announce that the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards have named the Carillon Reams Unconstrained Bond Fund, Class R-6 shares (SUBTX) the 2024 Best Absolute Return Bond Fund over five years (out of 18 funds; all data as of Nov. 30, 2023).

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raymond James Investment Management and Reams Asset Management are proud to announce that the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards have named the Carillon Reams Unconstrained Bond Fund, Class R-6 shares (SUBTX) the 2024 Best Absolute Return Bond Fund over five years (out of 18 funds; all data as of Nov. 30, 2023).
  • “Notably, the fund share class also won this award last year,” said Bob Kendall, president of Raymond James Investment Management, advisor to the Carillon Family of Funds.
  • “I am very proud of the team here,” said Mark Egan, CFA, chief investment officer and managing director at Reams.
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CNH brands recognized with iF Design Awards

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

CNH brands Case IH and STEYR have each won a prestigious iF Design Award.

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  • CNH brands Case IH and STEYR have each won a prestigious iF Design Award.
  • Since their inception in 1953, these prestigious annual awards have been renowned as a global symbol of excellence in design.
  • “We are honored to be recognized with these iF Design Awards.
  • For more information and the latest financial and sustainability reports visit: cnh.com
    For news from CNH and its Brands visit: media.cnhindustrial.com

Lilium and Atlantic Aviation Unite to Electrify Regional Air Mobility Across the U.S.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

This strategic partnership will work to ensure seamless compatibility between the Lilium Jet and Atlantic's network of aviation assets across North America, enabling Advanced Air Mobility operations at current and future locations.

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  • This strategic partnership will work to ensure seamless compatibility between the Lilium Jet and Atlantic's network of aviation assets across North America, enabling Advanced Air Mobility operations at current and future locations.
  • Atlantic operates sites at more than 30 airport locations within Lilium’s planned launch markets in Florida, Southern California, the Northeast corridor, and Texas.
  • Lilium and Atlantic will focus on infrastructure deployment and operations, with an eye toward passenger experience, at existing and upcoming sites.
  • This MOU follows several partnerships between Lilium and other providers globally, as well as the commencement of production of the Lilium Jet late last year.

Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne to deliver keynote at the 9th National Fair Trade Conference

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

MONTREAL, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 9th National Fair Trade Conference, led by Fairtrade Canada, is set to take place on March 16-17, 2024, in Montreal, QC.

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  • MONTREAL, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 9th National Fair Trade Conference, led by Fairtrade Canada, is set to take place on March 16-17, 2024, in Montreal, QC.
  • Against a backdrop of evolving global dynamics, participants will engage in dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange aimed at inspiring a continued commitment to the principles of fair trade.
  • “This is a pivotal moment for the fair trade movement in Canada,” says Julie Francoeur, CEO of Fairtrade Canada.
  • The conference stands as a vital nexus for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation in ethical trade, uniting stakeholders, advocates, and industry leaders to propel the fair trade movement forward in Canada and beyond.