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Aquia Inc. Joins the Digital Services Coalition of Companies Driving Government Transformation

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Friday, August 19, 2022

BALTIMORE, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquia Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in cloud and cybersecurity professional services, today announced that it has joined the Digital Services Coalition (DSC) of companies working to make the government work better through digital change.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquia Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in cloud and cybersecurity professional services, today announced that it has joined the Digital Services Coalition (DSC) of companies working to make the government work better through digital change.
  • There are organizations inside the government (United States Digital Service/Corp, 18F, Presidential Innovation Fellows) that are already spearheading efforts to improve how government delivers services to the American public.
  • "Aquia and the DSC have a lot of the same characteristics as organizations," said Aquia Chief Executive Officer, David Maskeroni.
  • At Aquia, we value trust, accountability, transparency, and diversity; and we've built these tenants into the DNA of our company.

NEW SURVEY: MORE THAN 1 IN 4 CANADIAN MEN USE THE SAME RAZOR TO SHAVE THEIR FACE AND PUBIC HAIR

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

A suggestion for sensitive areas of the body: Dollar Shave Club's 6 Blade Razor features a flexible head and a built-in trimmer blade edge, helping reach those hard-to-reach places.

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  • A suggestion for sensitive areas of the body: Dollar Shave Club's 6 Blade Razor features a flexible head and a built-in trimmer blade edge, helping reach those hard-to-reach places.
  • Over 1 in 4 Canadian men use the same razor to shave their face and pubic hair.
  • 71 per cent of men have nicked their face while shaving while 44 per cent have nicked their balls while shaving.
  • Dollar Shave Club is a lifestyle brand offering grooming content and products designed to help men be their best selves.

Best’s Special Report: U.S. Life Insurers’ Mortgage Holdings Back at Historical Levels, Though Problem Loans Spike in Pandemic

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Currently, the market is navigating through inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, which despite driving up yield, could dampen demand.

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  • Currently, the market is navigating through inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, which despite driving up yield, could dampen demand.
  • The book value of problem mortgage loans grew sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, up 60% since 2019 to over $4 billion.
  • Residential mortgage loans is a key driver in the growth of problem mortgages, said Jason Hopper, associate director, industry research and analytics, AM Best.
  • Although they represent a small percentage of insurers total mortgage holdings, they account for more than 60% of all problem loans.

DGAP-News: XPhyto Therapeutics Corp.: XPhyto Pursues Potential Application of its Oral Dissolvable Biosensor Inflammation Test for Buprenorphine-related Dental Disease

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Monday, July 18, 2022

VANCOUVER, BC and UTTENWEILER, GERMANY / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2022 / XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE:XPHY),(OTCQB:XPHYF), (FSE:4XT) ("XPhyto" or the "Company") is pleased to report a significant potential market opportunity for its oral dissolvable ("ODF") biosensor screening tests for oral inflammation.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC and UTTENWEILER, GERMANY / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2022 / XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE:XPHY),(OTCQB:XPHYF), (FSE:4XT) ("XPhyto" or the "Company") is pleased to report a significant potential market opportunity for its oral dissolvable ("ODF") biosensor screening tests for oral inflammation.
  • XPhyto is investigating the potential application of one or more of its ODF biosensor screening tests for oral inflammation to detect buprenorphine-related dental problems.
  • The Company's oral dissolvable inflammation screening test was EU registered in late 2021 and is currently licensed for marketing and sale in Europe.
  • The Company is currently investigating the potential application of one or more of its oral health biosensor screening tests for the detection of buprenorphine-related dental problems.

DOLE SUNSHINE COMPANY JOINS FORCES WITH THE OCEAN RACE FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

SINGAPORE, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dole Sunshine Company (DSC) today announced a partnership with The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport and leader in sports sustainability, to help shine a light on the critical issues affecting our ocean's health. Kicking off just after World Ocean Day 2022, celebrated on June 8, the collaboration will support DSC's efforts toward net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and zero fossil-based plastic packaging by 2025. The partnership will raise awareness of threats to the ocean, the critical role organizations and individuals play in keeping it (and themselves) healthy and help drive action for a better planet.

Key Points: 
  • As a Positive Change Partner of The Ocean Race, DSC will play a role in ongoing sustainability initiatives developed in collaboration with founding partner 11th Hour Racing, such as The Ocean Race Summits.
  • "We are happy to welcome DSC, a company that is taking a leadership position in sustainability with The Ocean Race family," said Richard Brisius, Race Chairman of The Ocean Race.
  • The name Dole Sunshine Company is used to represent the global interests and combined efforts of Dole Asia Holdings, Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods and Dole Asia Fresh.
  • Dole Sunshine Company is not an actual business entity and does not operate as such in any country or region.

DOLE SUNSHINE COMPANY JOINS FORCES WITH THE OCEAN RACE FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

SINGAPORE, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dole Sunshine Company (DSC) today announced a partnership with The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport and leader in sports sustainability, to help shine a light on the critical issues affecting our ocean's health. Kicking off just after World Ocean Day 2022, celebrated on June 8, the collaboration will support DSC's efforts toward net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and zero fossil-based plastic packaging by 2025. The partnership will raise awareness of threats to the ocean, the critical role organizations and individuals play in keeping it (and themselves) healthy and help drive action for a better planet.

Key Points: 
  • As a Positive Change Partner of The Ocean Race, DSC will play a role in ongoing sustainability initiatives developed in collaboration with founding partner 11th Hour Racing, such as The Ocean Race Summits.
  • "We are happy to welcome DSC, a company that is taking a leadership position in sustainability with The Ocean Race family," said Richard Brisius, Race Chairman of The Ocean Race.
  • The name Dole Sunshine Company is used to represent the global interests and combined efforts of Dole Asia Holdings, Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods and Dole Asia Fresh.
  • Since 1973, The Ocean Race has provided the ultimate test of a team and a human adventure like no other.

No Fruit Should be Forbidden: Dole Sunshine Company Urges His Holiness to Redeem the Apple

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Friday, July 1, 2022

SINGAPORE, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The calamity of original sin – and the apple's role in it – is undeniably the most catastrophic PR disaster fruit has ever faced. Today, in honor of International Fruit Day, the Dole Sunshine Company (DSC) issued an open letter to His Holiness, Pope Francis, via La Repubblica, seeking absolution for the apple. DSC is asking to redeem the reputation of fruit to celebrate it as the Original 'Healthy' Snack instead.

Key Points: 
  • Today, in honor of International Fruit Day, the Dole Sunshine Company (DSC) issued an open letter to His Holiness, Pope Francis, via La Repubblica , seeking absolution for the apple.
  • DSC is asking to redeem the reputation of fruit to celebrate it as the Original 'Healthy' Snack instead.
  • The name Dole Sunshine Company is used to represent the global interests and combined efforts of Dole Asia Holdings, Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods and Dole Asia Fresh.
  • Dole Sunshine Company is not an actual business entity and does not operate as such in any country or region.

Dole Sunshine Company Convenes Corporate, Government and NGO Leaders for Inaugural Sunshine for All® Summit to Address Global Food Insecurity Crisis

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its journey to achieve the goals outlined in the Dole Promise and bring sustainable nutrition to all, the Dole Sunshine Company (DSC) brought together CPG brands, NGOs, and government officials in Jackson, MS on June 9, 2022 for the first-ever Sunshine for All Summit. During the event, key updates to the Dole Sunshine for All Cities program were unveiled, and leaders participated in a roundtable discussion on how the private and public sectors must work together to achieve systemic change in areas of food and nutrition access and sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • The name Dole Sunshine Company is used to represent the global interests and combined efforts of Dole Asia Holdings, Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods and Dole Asia Fresh.
  • Dole Sunshine Company is not an actual business entity and does not operate as such in any country or region.
  • In June 2020 Dole Asia Holdings announced The Dole Promise , with its three pillars around nutrition, sustainability, and the creation of shared value.
  • The company also aims for a 50% increase in the value of its business by 2025.

Microchip Simplifies Automotive Designs with ISO 26262-Compliant, AUTOSAR-Ready Devices and Ecosystem

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Microchip is expanding its broad portfolio of dsPIC33C DSCs to cover the large memory segment with the new ISO 26262-compliant dsPIC33CK1024MP7xx family.

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  • Microchip is expanding its broad portfolio of dsPIC33C DSCs to cover the large memory segment with the new ISO 26262-compliant dsPIC33CK1024MP7xx family.
  • This new family of dsPIC33C DSCs with 1 MB Flash enables applications running automotive software like AUTOSAR, OS, MCAL drivers, ISO 26262 functional safety diagnostics and security libraries.
  • For information about the ISO 26262 functional safety packages, secure solutions and tools ecosystem for the AUTOSAR-ready dsPIC33C DSCs, visit www.microchip.com/dsPIC33-Automotive or contact a Microchip sales representative.
  • Note: The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo and MPLAB are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries.

Innovative Kensington Rugged Case Enhances Protection and Connection for Surface Pro 8

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

An industry-first, the new BlackBelt case combines a full-featured docking station with military-grade device protection in a slim, sturdy design that enhances the use of Surface Pro 8 in the office and provides ease-of-mind when using the device on the go.

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  • An industry-first, the new BlackBelt case combines a full-featured docking station with military-grade device protection in a slim, sturdy design that enhances the use of Surface Pro 8 in the office and provides ease-of-mind when using the device on the go.
  • Kensingtons BlackBelt Rugged Case with Integrated Mobile Dock for Surface Pro 8 is designed exclusively for Surface Pro and was developed in partnership with Microsoft to deliver the highest quality, form, fit, and function.
  • In addition to providing robust drop and wipe down protection , the new BlackBelt Rugged Case incorporates a mobile dock that adds valuable connectivity capabilities to the Surface Pro 8 that enhance a users productivity and creativity.
  • The USB-C port can also provide 60W of pass-through power for charging the Surface Pro (USB-C power supply not included).