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California Wildfire Innovation Fund Delivers Sustainable Forestry Solutions

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the one-year anniversary of CSAA Insurance Group's announcement of a $25M investment in the California Wildfire Innovation Fund, several notable initiatives supported by the fund are underway to realize the stated goals of climate resilience and economic growth:

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  • "We are pleased that our investment in the California Wildfire Innovation Fund is significantly advancing our commitment to forest resiliency," said Chief Risk Officer Jeff Huebner.
  • The California Wildfire Innovation Fund is managed by Blue Forest Asset Management, and targets emerging investment opportunities in forest restoration, wood utilization, and wildfire mitigation.
  • "We are excited about the California Wildfire Innovation Fund's initial portfolio of high-impact forest restoration investments," said Blue Forest CEO Zach Knight.
  • For more information about the California Wildfire Innovation Fund and Blue Forest Asset Management, visit www.blueforest.org .

Blue Interactive Agency Expands Its Services to South Florida's Hispanic Business Community

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A cutting-edge digital marketing agency is expanding its services and offering its expertise in online marketing strategies and tools to the Hispanic business community of South Florida.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A cutting-edge digital marketing agency is expanding its services and offering its expertise in online marketing strategies and tools to the Hispanic business community of South Florida.
  • Based in Fort Lauderdale, Blue Interactive Agency has a track record of excellence in all aspects of online marketing services, including search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, email marketing, paid media, and social media management and engagement.
  • "As a Latin person, I am excited that Blue Interactive Agency is diving into South Florida's Hispanic business scene," said Melissa Ramirez, Blue's Senior Project and Operations Manager.
  • Jesus Martinez, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce's Business Development Executive, said he was glad to see Blue Interactive Agency once again join.

BingX Launches 1M USDT SuperX Trading Competition Inspired by Football Partnership

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX , a global leading exchange, and the new official sleeve partner of Chelsea Football Club, is excited to unveil the SuperX Futures Trading Competition , boasting a substantial 1 million USDT prize pool.

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  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX , a global leading exchange, and the new official sleeve partner of Chelsea Football Club, is excited to unveil the SuperX Futures Trading Competition , boasting a substantial 1 million USDT prize pool.
  • This competition encompasses both standard futures and perpetual futures trading, and invites all BingX users to engage individually and as part of a group.
  • As the number of traders and trading volume increases, the rewards for team trading volume competition also grow.
  • Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at BingX, expressed her excitement about the competition: "The SuperX competition is not just a trading event; it's a celebration of our partnership with Chelsea FC.

eBay Releases 151 Pokémon Collectibles in Ultra-Rare One-Day Auction

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay, one of the world's top destinations for trading cards and collectibles, today announced the "Catch 151" auction: an epic one-day event featuring ultra-rare cards and collectibles, at accessible price points. Beginning at 12:01am EST on February 27 – the world renowned "Pokémon Day" – the auction will offer enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to elevate their collections with iconic pieces – including rare Charizard cards, the most searched Pokémon character on eBay – all starting at $1.51.

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  • Beginning at 12:01am EST on February 27 – the world renowned "Pokémon Day" – the auction will offer enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to elevate their collections with iconic pieces – including rare Charizard cards, the most searched Pokémon character on eBay – all starting at $1.51.
  • "Pokémon Day has become an iconic moment for the community to come together and celebrate their fandom – for many Pokémon trainers, hunting down and 'catching' cards and collectibles on eBay is all part of the experience," said Gene Cook, VP of Global Collectibles at eBay.
  • "The 'Catch 151' event is celebrating that dedication by offering one of the most incredible collections of rare, high-end collectibles in a single event."
  • "I've sold more than eight thousand Pokémon cards on eBay, and I'm excited to connect with the community through the 'Catch 151' auction in a really fun, unique way on the biggest Pokémon day of the year."

Blue Forest Launches New Forest Resilience Bond (FRB) to Address Catastrophic Wildfire Threat in the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Forest, a conservation finance non-profit focused on forest restoration, is proud to announce the launch of the Upper Mokelumne I Forest Resilience Bond (Upper Mokelumne I FRB) in collaboration with the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority (UMRWA) and the Eldorado National Forest.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Forest, a conservation finance non-profit focused on forest restoration, is proud to announce the launch of the Upper Mokelumne I Forest Resilience Bond (Upper Mokelumne I FRB) in collaboration with the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority (UMRWA) and the Eldorado National Forest.
  • The Upper Mokelumne I FRB aims to mitigate the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires in the Upper Mokelumne River watershed through strategic forest restoration and conservation finance.
  • "This partnership with Blue Forest and the launch of the Forest Resilience Bond reflect our commitment to finding innovative solutions to address the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires," said Richard Sykes, Executive Director of the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority.
  • "The Eldorado National Forest is proud to partner with Blue Forest and the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority on this critical initiative," said Joe Stout, Forest Supervisor of Eldorado National Forest.

Nitazenes are a powerful class of street drugs emerging across the US

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Researchers have relatively little information on how the human body reacts to nitazenes because the drugs have never gone through clinical trials.

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  • Researchers have relatively little information on how the human body reacts to nitazenes because the drugs have never gone through clinical trials.
  • As law enforcement has cracked down on other drugs such as fentanyl, illegal labs have used historical pharmacology research to formulate analogs of nitazenes as street drugs.
  • Although nitazenes are now identified as illegal street drugs in numerous countries, many medical providers aren’t even aware they exist.
  • Nitazenes are also mixed with other street drugs such as heroin and fentanyl and with fake oxycodone pills, without users knowing it.

HistoSonics Awarded Key Position in UK’s Novel Innovation Program

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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The Edison Histotripsy System was measured against four distinct eligibility criteria that were required of applicants for consideration in the IDAP program.

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  • The Edison Histotripsy System was measured against four distinct eligibility criteria that were required of applicants for consideration in the IDAP program.
  • HistoSonics' Edison System uses proprietary technology and advanced imaging to deliver personalized, non-invasive histotripsy treatments with precision and control.
  • Uniquely, the HistoSonics’ platform also provides physicians the ability to monitor the destruction of tissue under continuous real-time visualization and control, unlike any modality that exists today.
  • The Edison System is indicated for the non-invasive destruction of liver tumors, including unresectable liver tumors, using a non-thermal, mechanical process of focused ultrasound.

INROADS and Advancement of Blacks in Sports Partner to Address Career Development Gaps Faced by Black Athletes

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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INROADS, Inc.— the nation’s largest nonprofit developer of underrepresented talent — and Advancement of Blacks in Sports (ABIS ) partner to develop solutions to improve career readiness of Black college athletes.

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  • INROADS, Inc.— the nation’s largest nonprofit developer of underrepresented talent — and Advancement of Blacks in Sports (ABIS ) partner to develop solutions to improve career readiness of Black college athletes.
  • “Black college athletes can make lots of money during their playing years.
  • “Together with INROADS, we will create professional opportunities that inspire Black student athletes beyond sports,” said Gary Charles, CEO, and founder of ABIS.
  • Via this partnership, ABIS will connect its student athletes to pre-college programming, paid internships and entrepreneurship initiatives currently offered by INROADS.

Blue Matter Further Expands Analytics Team, Opens New Office in Gurugram, India

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Matter is pleased to announce another milestone in the expansion of its Blue Matter Insights team: the opening of a new office in Gurugram, India, a financial and technology hub near New Delhi.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Matter is pleased to announce another milestone in the expansion of its Blue Matter Insights team: the opening of a new office in Gurugram, India, a financial and technology hub near New Delhi.
  • Blue Matter Insights is a global team within Blue Matter that provides primary market research and advanced analytics services to biopharma clients.
  • According to Prasanna Sridharan, Partner and Head of Blue Matter Insights, "Over the past year, the Blue Matter Insights team has had tremendous success in bringing new capabilities and innovative solutions to our clients.
  • A key to the expansion has been strengthening the Blue Matter Insights' leadership team.

Blue Matter Further Expands Analytics Team, Opens New Office in Gurugram, India

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Matter is pleased to announce another milestone in the expansion of its Blue Matter Insights team: the opening of a new office in Gurugram, India, a financial and technology hub near New Delhi.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Matter is pleased to announce another milestone in the expansion of its Blue Matter Insights team: the opening of a new office in Gurugram, India, a financial and technology hub near New Delhi.
  • Blue Matter Insights is a global team within Blue Matter that provides primary market research and advanced analytics services to biopharma clients.
  • According to Prasanna Sridharan, Partner and Head of Blue Matter Insights, "Over the past year, the Blue Matter Insights team has had tremendous success in bringing new capabilities and innovative solutions to our clients.
  • A key to the expansion has been strengthening the Blue Matter Insights' leadership team.