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Nowcasting consumer price inflation using high-frequency scanner data: evidence from Germany

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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    Kaplan Surveys: Law Schools Believe the Rankings Have Lost Their Luster, but Pre-Law Students Still Find Them Useful

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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    In total, around 25 percent of law schools no longer actively participate, according to some counts.

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    • In total, around 25 percent of law schools no longer actively participate, according to some counts.
    • When asked to share their general views of the rankings, law school admissions officers didn’t hold back.
    • That may even supersede the rankings, for many.”
      To speak with a Kaplan law school admissions expert, contact [email protected] .
    • Among the 86 law schools that participated are 23 of the top 50, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

    Berkeley, CA-Based Perimeter Platform Expands into Florida

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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    BERKELEY, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Perimeter, the all-risk solution that addresses challenges faced by emergency managers and first responders during day-to-day operations and disasters, announced today that it has executed an agreement to add Levy County in Florida to its innovative emergency management platform, which currently operates in California and Nevada.

    Key Points: 
    • Perimeter empowers first responders to address the most important aspect of disaster response and recovery: life safety.
    • "We are thrilled and excited to be expanding the groundbreaking technology we have developed with Perimeter into other parts of the country," said Van Riviere, Chief Operating Officer, Perimeter Platform.
    • "Although the types of emergencies and natural disasters in Florida often differ from what we experience in California, Perimeter is designed to easily adapt its innovative features to any type of hazard.
    • The Perimeter Platform aids public safety by making critical information like evacuation notices, road closures, and shelter locations available on its user-friendly county map .

    Protein ice cream company wins 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition

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    Monday, April 8, 2024
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    HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ice cream company Protein Pints took home the grand prize at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) April 6 as the best student ventures from top universities across the world competed for prizes in front of nearly 350 angel, venture capital and corporate investors and members of the business community.

    Key Points: 
    • HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ice cream company Protein Pints took home the grand prize at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) April 6 as the best student ventures from top universities across the world competed for prizes in front of nearly 350 angel, venture capital and corporate investors and members of the business community.
    • The best student ventures from top universities across the world competed in the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition.
    • Hosted annually by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business , the RBPC is the world's largest and richest student startup competition.
    • Protein Pints is a high-protein, low-sugar, ice cream product designed for people who would benefit from having access to a functional ice cream and/or better tasting and more enjoyable protein options.

    The Pickleball Club to Host Professional Pickleball Players James Ignatowich and Anna Bright

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    Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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    The Pickleball Club , a firm founded in 2019 that develops and operates private, membership-based high-amenity indoor pickleball facilities throughout Florida, recently announced it will host professional pickleball players and power couple James Ignatowich and Anna Bright in April for a clinic, pro exhibition and Q-and-A session at its Lakewood Ranch club.

    Key Points: 
    • The Pickleball Club , a firm founded in 2019 that develops and operates private, membership-based high-amenity indoor pickleball facilities throughout Florida, recently announced it will host professional pickleball players and power couple James Ignatowich and Anna Bright in April for a clinic, pro exhibition and Q-and-A session at its Lakewood Ranch club.
    • In 2023, Ignatowich won two gold medals in the Indoor National Championship on the PPA Tour and earlier this year, he became the first professional pickleball player to claim the No.
    • Players will then work with Ignatowich to focus on two-handed backhand dinks, speedups, one-handed flicks, counters and blocks, and drives.
    • Following the clinics, a pro exhibition will take place with Ignatowich, Bright, Dominique Lemperle, director of programming and instruction at The Pickleball Club and Forest Dennis, head professional at The Pickleball Club at Lakewood Ranch.

    UC Berkeley FHL Vive Center Teams Up with BeamNG

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    Thursday, March 28, 2024
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    FHL Vive Center for Enhanced Reality at the University of California, Berkeley, an engineering academic center devoted to research on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR), announces its newest industry partnership with BeamNG , a leading simulation engine software company based in Bremen, Germany.

    Key Points: 
    • FHL Vive Center for Enhanced Reality at the University of California, Berkeley, an engineering academic center devoted to research on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR), announces its newest industry partnership with BeamNG , a leading simulation engine software company based in Bremen, Germany.
    • Among FHL Vive Center’s projects, the Robot Open Autonomous Racing ( ROAR ) program has the most synergies with BeamNG.
    • AI Racing Tech is a leading developer of simulation environments, already supporting integration with BeamNG products.
    • This new partnership will formalize a mutually beneficial relationship incorporating educational and research opportunities, software licensing, technical support, and the like.

    Breakout Ventures Welcomes Five New Venture Partners

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    Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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    Breakout Ventures , the home for creative bioscience entrepreneurs, is pleased to welcome five new venture partners.

    Key Points: 
    • Breakout Ventures , the home for creative bioscience entrepreneurs, is pleased to welcome five new venture partners.
    • Walter advises numerous portfolio companies of VC and PE firms, including as a board member for Checkerspot, a Breakout Ventures investment.
    • Breakout supports our portfolio companies with more than just capital, and we are excited to welcome this group of insightful leaders.
    • To learn more about Breakout Ventures, visit: https://www.breakout.vc/ .

    UC Berkeley Launches New Molecular Therapeutics Initiative to Accelerate Drug Discovery

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    Thursday, March 14, 2024
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    The University of California, Berkeley Molecular Therapeutics (MTx) division of the Molecular & Cell Biology department today announced the launch of a new initiative to accelerate drug discovery at the interface of academia and biotech.

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    • The University of California, Berkeley Molecular Therapeutics (MTx) division of the Molecular & Cell Biology department today announced the launch of a new initiative to accelerate drug discovery at the interface of academia and biotech.
    • The UC Berkeley Molecular Therapeutics Initiative (MTI) will create a foundational bridge between fundamental research in rare neurological and metabolic diseases and drug discovery to identify and accelerate novel therapeutic modalities into the clinic.
    • “UC Berkeley is an international nucleus for scientific breakthroughs, such as gene editing and immuno-oncology.
    • “In this way, we are not only advancing R&D but also democratizing it by building industry connections for emerging researchers interested in pursuing a biotech career.”
      The UC Berkeley Molecular Therapeutics Initiative (MTI) seeks to accelerate drug discovery efforts by creating therapeutic modalities that overcome challenges in druggability and address unmet medical need.

    DocuSign and SAP Veteran, Jerome Levadoux, Joins 6sense as First-Ever Chief Product Officer

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    Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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    6sense , today announced the recent appointment of Jerome Levadoux as Chief Product Officer.

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    • 6sense , today announced the recent appointment of Jerome Levadoux as Chief Product Officer.
    • Levadoux, an accomplished leader with over two decades of technology and leadership experience, will lead the product development, design, and strategy efforts.
    • He will be instrumental in achieving our objectives as we enter the next phase of growth and development for 6sense,” said Viral Bajaria, CTO of 6sense.
    • He’s also held senior product and engineering roles at SAP, and Oracle and HP.

    Enable Biosciences Appoints Will Robberts as Chief Financial Officer and Secures Strategic Funding

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    Thursday, April 4, 2024
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    "We are thrilled to welcome Will Robberts as our new CFO," said David Seftel, M,D.

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    • "We are thrilled to welcome Will Robberts as our new CFO," said David Seftel, M,D.
    • "His extensive experience and proven track record in finance and operations make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team.
    • He has already significantly impacted the business by securing pivotal funding for the company to support key strategic initiatives."
    • A graduate of the University of Johannesburg, Will holds Bachelor's, Honors, and Master's degrees in Accounting, Economics, and Financial Management.