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Texas-Built Toyota Tundra Named Truck of Texas for Second Time

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Friday, November 10, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota's 2024 Tundra was awarded the title "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at their annual Texas Truck Rodeo event. This marks the second time in three years the vehicle has taken top honors at the event.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota's 2024 Tundra was awarded the title "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at their annual Texas Truck Rodeo event.
  • Toyota Audio Multimedia also received a Feature Award while the Toyota i-Force MAX Turbocharged Hybrid earned the Best Powertrain Award.
  • "We are thrilled to see the positive impact the Tundra continues to have on the truck segment and are honored that TAWA recognized the Toyota Tundra as the Truck of Texas for a second time."
  • "The Texas Auto Writers Association Truck of Texas award is a prestigious honor, and the 2024 Toyota Tundra has truly earned the title," said TAWA President Teia Collier.

BCE reports third quarter 2023 results

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

"With year-to-date consolidated financial results in line with budget, we're in a great position heading into the end of the year.

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  • "With year-to-date consolidated financial results in line with budget, we're in a great position heading into the end of the year.
  • BCE capital expenditures were $1,159 million, down 12.0% from $1,317 million last year, corresponding to a capital intensity8 of 19.1%, compared to 21.9% in Q3 2022.
  • At the end of Q3 2023, mobile connected device subscribers9 totalled 2,653,802, a 13.1% increase over last year.
  • BCE confirmed its financial guidance targets for 2023, as provided on February 2, 2023, as follows:

Daun Chung Joins MTS Health Partners

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Monday, August 14, 2023

 NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Health Partners ("MTS"), a leading healthcare-dedicated investment bank that provides strategic and financial advice to the global healthcare industry, announced today that Daun Chung has joined the firm as a Partner in its New York office. Mr. Chung will help drive the Firm's restructuring and capital structure advisory efforts, including advising both companies and other stakeholders in stressed and distressed situations with respect to M&A, financings, and recapitalizations.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Health Partners ("MTS"), a leading healthcare-dedicated investment bank that provides strategic and financial advice to the global healthcare industry, announced today that Daun Chung has joined the firm as a Partner in its New York office.
  • Mr. Chung has more than 15 years of industry experience, and prior to joining MTS, was a Senior Managing Director at Guggenheim Securities, a Partner at Milstein & Co., and a member of the restructuring group at Lazard.
  • "Daun's arrival is a huge win for the Firm," said Curtis Lane, Founding Partner of MTS.
  • "I am incredibly excited to be joining the MTS team to continue building the restructuring advisory platform," said Daun.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery 11.6 Brings New Video & Audio Previews

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Monday, July 17, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, July 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MiniTool Software Limited has just released the new MiniTool Power Data Recovery 11.6, professional data recovery software for Windows users.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, July 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MiniTool Software Limited has just released the new MiniTool Power Data Recovery 11.6, professional data recovery software for Windows users.
  • The main updates of the new version of MiniTool Power Data Recovery are as follows.
  • Brand New Preview Tool for Audio, Video, and Picture
    In MiniTool Power Data Recovery previous versions, audio & video preview are not supported.
  • Now, in MiniTool Power Data Recovery 11.6, users are allowed to preview audio and videos that are no larger than 2 GB.

Exhibitor List Continues to Grow as Underwater Intervention Joins the International WorkBoat Show

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Underwater Intervention, the must-attend event for the entire underwater operations industry announced this Spring that the trade show and conference will be joining the International WorkBoat Show in November.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Underwater Intervention, the must-attend event for the entire underwater operations industry announced this Spring that the trade show and conference will be joining the International WorkBoat Show in November.
  • Located directly on the International WorkBoat show floor, and designed as an open contiguous space, the Underwater Intervention Pavilion will offer all the benefits of the high traffic WorkBoat Show along with the distinction of exhibiting alongside companies focused on the subsea market.
  • "We felt strongly that Underwater Intervention, with its focus on groundbreaking maritime technologies and the latest marine autonomous systems in the subsea and ROV space, would be a powerful addition to the value proposition of the International WorkBoat Show.
  • As of press time the list of exhibiting companies in the Underwater Intervention Pavilion include:
    Seaside Marine International Drug Co.

TRANSDEV WORKERS WIN STRIKE, RATIFY CONTRACT IN SAN DIEGO

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

SAN DIEGO, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transdev workers represented by Teamsters Local 542 at Copley Park Place in San Diego have voted to ratify a strong contract, ending their strike. These bus workers provide paratransit services for the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS).

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  • More Than 200 Transdev Teamsters Secure Higher Wages, Guaranteed Hours
    SAN DIEGO, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transdev workers represented by Teamsters Local 542 at Copley Park Place in San Diego have voted to ratify a strong contract, ending their strike.
  • These bus workers provide paratransit services for the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS).
  • "These workers provide essential services to riders in the San Diego community, and they would not settle for any less than they are worth.
  • Teamsters Local 542 represents workers throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties, Calif. and Yuma, Ariz. For more information, go to teamsters542.org.

New report chronicles job loss impacts of privatization of MTS, acquisition by Bell

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Since privatization and subsequent purchase by Bell, there has been significant job loss, poor rural and northern phone service, and high rates.

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  • Since privatization and subsequent purchase by Bell, there has been significant job loss, poor rural and northern phone service, and high rates.
  • Within one year of privatization, 1,350 workers had been laid off and phone rates increased 37%.
  • The privatization of MTS set the stage for its acquisition by telecom giant Bell.
  • For Whom the Bell Tolls: The Privatization of Manitoba Telecom Services and its Impacts by Doug Smith is available at www.policyalternatives.ca/manitoba .

NYC Based Shipper MTS Logistics Raises Over $100,000 for Autism Awareness with its 13th Annual Charity Bike Tour Event

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Logistics, Inc. , a New York City-based shipping company, has raised over $100,000 for autism awareness as part of its annual charity bike tour event, the company announced today.

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  • NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Logistics, Inc. , a New York City-based shipping company, has raised over $100,000 for autism awareness as part of its annual charity bike tour event, the company announced today.
  • The 13th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism, which raises money for autism awareness, took place this past Saturday, June 10th, in New York City.
  • The event has been held every year for the past 13 years, with the exception of the Covid pandemic in 2020.
  • Over the past 13 years, over $350,000 has been cumulatively raised for autism awareness efforts by members of the shipping, logistics, and transportation industries.

Sophisticated Utility Vehicle: all-new 2024 Lexus GX Redefines SUV

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Redesigned from the ground up, the GX builds on its 20 years in the Sport Utility Segment… making the case for the GX to be defined as a "Sophisticated Utility Vehicle."

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  • Redesigned from the ground up, the GX builds on its 20 years in the Sport Utility Segment… making the case for the GX to be defined as a "Sophisticated Utility Vehicle."
  • The 2024 GX will be offered in six grades: Premium, Premium+, Luxury, Luxury+, and all-new for Lexus, Overtrail and Overtrail+.
  • For 2024, the all-new Lexus GX includes standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0.
  • The 2024 GX will be assembled at the Tahara plant in Japan and is expected to go on sale in early 2024.

SAN DIEGO TEAMSTERS REJECT SUBPAR OFFER FROM TRANSDEV

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

CHULA VISTA, Calif., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 683 members who provide transportation services in San Diego have voted by an overwhelming 95 percent to reject the latest subpar offer from Transdev. The workers have been on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike since May 16 and will remain on the picket line until an agreement is reached.

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  • CHULA VISTA, Calif., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 683 members who provide transportation services in San Diego have voted by an overwhelming 95 percent to reject the latest subpar offer from Transdev.
  • "Transdev stated it was disappointed to learn Teamsters Local 683 members voted down Transdev's offer.
  • "Transdev continues to ignore the concerns of its employees that provide a service to the public and profit to Transdev."
  • Transdev workers provide transportation services for the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS).