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The International Myeloma Foundation Launches the Iceland Cycling Expedition: A Fundraiser to Advance the Goals of the iStopMM Project and the IMF’s Robust Array of Research Initiatives

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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The ICE biking tour is an inaugural signature IMF Myeloma Cures fundraiser, with the goal of highlighting IMF’S diverse and robust research portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • The ICE biking tour is an inaugural signature IMF Myeloma Cures fundraiser, with the goal of highlighting IMF’S diverse and robust research portfolio.
  • Durie is elated that the Iceland Cycling Expedition will be inaugurated in Iceland—the home of the iStopMM Research Project.
  • To apply for this exciting expedition or to make donations, visit the IMF Iceland Cycling Expedition fundraiser.
  • The International Myeloma Foundation is grateful to Sanofi, a long-time and unwavering supporter of the IMF, for sponsoring the inaugural Iceland Cycling Expedition.

AgEagle Secures Major Contract for eBee X and eBee TAC Drones for Use by U.S. Department of Energy Laboratory

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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WICHITA (Kan.), Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, announces the procurement of a fleet of eBee X and eBee TAC drones by UT-Battelle, LLC, which manages and operates the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Key Points: 
  • The Blue UAS Cleared List is an index of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) approved drones providing options for the evolving mission needs of government users.
  • ORNL is the largest science and energy laboratory of the U.S. DOE, and it engages in diverse research activities that ensures America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and security challenges.
  • AgEagle’s eBee drones will support the United States Department of Energy in their national security and emergency response efforts.
  • “We believe that the U.S. Department of Energy’s choice to utilize our eBee X and eBee TAC systems underscores the value that our U.S. Government-certified drones bring to critical areas, such as research, security and emergency response.

FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE REVEALS 2024 STAR AWARDS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2024 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2024 Star Awards.
  • Travel is thriving in smaller metro areas like Nashville (with Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Conrad Nashville and JW Marriott Nashville), Charleston (Forbes Travel Guide Recommended boutique hotel The Charleston Place) and New Orleans (Four-Star properties Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, New Orleans).
  • "Travel was highly anticipated to have a strong year and the new winners on our 2024 list reflect the increased efforts properties are making to deliver elevated guest experiences," said Amanda Frasier, President of Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide.
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FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE REVEALS 2024 STAR AWARDS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Four star, Season, Armani, Montage Hotels & Resorts, Travel, Restaurant, Blue, Forbes Travel Guide, Star Awards, Resorts World, Metro, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Nest, Hotel

ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2024 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2024 Star Awards.
  • Travel is thriving in smaller metro areas like Nashville (with Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Conrad Nashville and JW Marriott Nashville), Charleston (Forbes Travel Guide Recommended boutique hotel The Charleston Place) and New Orleans (Four-Star properties Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, New Orleans).
  • "Travel was highly anticipated to have a strong year and the new winners on our 2024 list reflect the increased efforts properties are making to deliver elevated guest experiences," said Amanda Frasier, President of Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide.
  • Connect with Forbes Travel Guide:

NSU Retention Rates Show Positive Measures

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Over the past two years, NSU faculty, advisors and student-service personnel made intentional efforts to address retention through intervention, engagement and mentoring.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past two years, NSU faculty, advisors and student-service personnel made intentional efforts to address retention through intervention, engagement and mentoring.
  • "This positive data demonstrates the hard work and dedication NSU's faculty and staff in Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and all positions that support student success," said NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones.
  • A study reported that one out of 53 jobs in the region is supported by NSU and its students.
  • "Degree programs at NSU incorporate workforce skills into academic offerings to ensure that graduates are career ready," said NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones.

eClinicalWorks AI Assistant for PRISMA Enables Texas-Based Family Medicine Clinic to See 10% More Patients Daily

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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eClinicalWorks® , the largest ambulatory cloud EHR, today announced that Blue Bonnet Family Medicine Health and Wellness Clinic (Blue Bonnet) — a Texas-based family medicine clinic — is successfully utilizing the eClinicalWorks EHR and the new AI assistant for PRISMA to grant providers swift access to concise highlights of the entire medical record.

Key Points: 
  • eClinicalWorks® , the largest ambulatory cloud EHR, today announced that Blue Bonnet Family Medicine Health and Wellness Clinic (Blue Bonnet) — a Texas-based family medicine clinic — is successfully utilizing the eClinicalWorks EHR and the new AI assistant for PRISMA to grant providers swift access to concise highlights of the entire medical record.
  • Since implementing the new AI assistant for PRISMA in October 2023, the practice has saved an average of three minutes per patient encounter.
  • The AI assistant for PRISMA enables customers like Blue Bonnet to quickly generate highlights of a patient’s entire medical history.
  • The AI assistant for PRISMA shows us exactly what we need when we need it, allowing for more time to provide care.”

Bluewater Announces FloWater's 2023 Double Digit Growth

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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DENVER, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluewater, the Swedish global hydration solutions and beverage brand, today announces 2023 was a record year for sales of FloWater Refill Stations across North America. FloWater was profitable in 2023 for the second year running with a nearly 80% growth rate over the past two years thanks to new customer acquisitions including Lululemon, Amazon, Four Seasons Hotels, Costco Warehouses, Coachella Music Festival, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and Albuquerque Public Schools. They join the thousands of other company headquarters, offices, stores, schools, hotels, gyms, and events already relying on FloWater Refill Stations to transform ordinary tap water into ultra-purified, premium drinking water.

Key Points: 
  • The FloWater brand offers a great-tasting, sustainable and superior alternative to water coolers and fountains, 5-gallon plastic jugs, and single-use, plastic water bottles.
  • A FloWater Series B investor in 2018, Bluewater acquired the company in 2022, which is led by FloWater Co-Founder and CEO Rich Razgaitis.
  • Bluewater was founded in 2013 by CEO and Swedish environmental entrepreneur Bengt Rittri, who has built successful air and water purification companies including Blueair and Bluewater .
  • "We're very impressed with FloWater's exponential growth in North America this past year and are celebrating these wins alongside the team," added Rittri.

Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) Delivers 50,000th Precision MicroLens Array for New End-Market

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Physics, Telecom, Growth, Electronics, CFO, Syntec, Blue, Consumer, Communication, Automation, SPIE, Defense, Cryptocurrency

Among many advanced optics techniques for production at its facility in Rochester, NY, Syntec utilized its high-volume replicative process for these microlens arrays.

Key Points: 
  • Among many advanced optics techniques for production at its facility in Rochester, NY, Syntec utilized its high-volume replicative process for these microlens arrays.
  • “Using techniques pioneered at Syntec Optics over two decades and customer’s product knowledge, advanced manufacturing processes were developed within eight weeks,” said Beth Blood, Program Manager at Syntec Optics for nearly a decade.
  • "Blue chip customers come to Syntec Optics for high precision scalable mission-critical products where technical requirements can't be met elsewhere.
  • With previously announced space optics for the communications end-market, microlens arrays increase Syntec’s penetration into other applications like telecom and biomedical datacom.

DEADLINE ALERT for BRBS, MVST, and EL: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies.
  • Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.
  • Investors suffering losses on their investments are encouraged to contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz to discuss their legal rights in these class actions at 310-914-5007 or by email to [email protected] .
  • The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, Los Angeles

Greif Announces New Partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Franchise

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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DELAWARE, Ohio, Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a world leader in industrial packaging products and services, is excited to announce a new corporate partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets National Hockey League (NHL) franchise through 2026.

Key Points: 
  • DELAWARE, Ohio, Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a world leader in industrial packaging products and services, is excited to announce a new corporate partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets National Hockey League (NHL) franchise through 2026.
  • The partnership includes a new fundraising platform for the Blue Jackets Foundation, supporting their community initiatives, and contributing to the team’s hockey-themed wellness curriculum.
  • After years as terrace ticket holders, we believed it was time to elevate our partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets, providing an opportunity to engage with the community through impactful initiatives,” said Crystal Cassady, Public Relations at Greif.
  • The partnership also includes support for the Blue Jacket’s Power Play Challenge program, which is a free, hockey-themed wellness curriculum designed to combat childhood obesity.