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Philip Morris International Names New External Affairs Leader

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christos Harpantidis to the position of Senior Vice President, External Affairs effective May 1, 2024.

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  • Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christos Harpantidis to the position of Senior Vice President, External Affairs effective May 1, 2024.
  • “He has been instrumental in building our smoke-free business in Greece and the South East Europe Area as we evolve away from cigarettes.
  • “Leading our dynamic External Affairs function globally is an enormous honor,” said Christos Harpantidis.
  • “Under Christos’ leadership, I believe that the External Affairs function will ensure that this positive momentum is maintained and further amplified.”
    Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international tobacco company, actively delivering a smoke-free future and evolving its portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector.

CENIC Recognizes UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia, CAL FIRE, and DigitalPath for Creating AI Tool for Wildfire Detection

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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The collaborative public-private partnership has been essential for building, training, and launching a new AI tool The CENIC Innovations in Networking Awards recognize exemplary people, projects, and organizations that leverage high-bandwidth networking.

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  • The collaborative public-private partnership has been essential for building, training, and launching a new AI tool The CENIC Innovations in Networking Awards recognize exemplary people, projects, and organizations that leverage high-bandwidth networking.
  • “ALERTCalifornia, CAL FIRE, and DigitalPath are very proud to be the recipients of the 2024 CENIC award in recognition of network innovations for public safety.
  • If the incident is vetted and confirmed by trained emergency staff, firefighters respond quickly to extinguish the fire.
  • Prediction, preparation, mitigation, and response to floods, landslides, and other natural disasters can also benefit from artificial intelligence and monitoring.

Philip Morris International Launches New IQOS ILUMA i in Japan to Accelerate the Achievement of a Smoke-Free Future

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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1 tobacco heating system.1 The launch also marks the 10-Year anniversary of IQOS, originally launching in Nagoya, Japan in 2014.

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  • 1 tobacco heating system.1 The launch also marks the 10-Year anniversary of IQOS, originally launching in Nagoya, Japan in 2014.
  • Within 10 years, IQOS net revenues have surpassed those for Marlboro, making it the number one international nicotine brand and accelerated the decline of cigarettes in many countries.
  • In Japan, for example, nearly one-third of adult smokers are using IQOS2 and cigarette sales have declined much more rapidly since heated tobacco was launched.
  • It is important that others—like government authorities and regulators—embrace the opportunity offered by innovation and science to benefit the world.”
    The IQOS ILUMA i series offers three devices in Japan: IQOS ILUMA i PRIME, IQOS ILUMA i and IQOS ILUMA i ONE.

As Opill Enhances Women's Reproductive Choices Dr. Mary Jane Minkin Highlights Key Differences Between the Progesterone-Only Opill and Traditional Estrogen-Based Contraceptives “The Pill”

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Progesterone-only pills or “mini pills’ are usually used for nursing mothers and those unable to take estrogen-based contraceptives for health reasons and individual medical history.

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  • Progesterone-only pills or “mini pills’ are usually used for nursing mothers and those unable to take estrogen-based contraceptives for health reasons and individual medical history.
  • "Education is key at this juncture to prevent an increase in unintended pregnancies in the coming months.
  • The Opill, significantly differs from the traditional birth control pill in that it is less effective at preventing ovulation when pills are missed or skipped for any reason.
  • The availability of the Opill OTC, or progesterone-only pill, is wonderful news for those women unable to take estrogen or 'The Pill.'

Paul Davis Restoration Installs Smoke Alarms and Saves Lives Across North America with the American Red Cross

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Davis Restoration will be volunteering for "Sound the Alarm," an American Red Cross emblematic national movement taking place each spring, to install free smoke alarms in neighborhood homes.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Davis Restoration will be volunteering for "Sound the Alarm," an American Red Cross emblematic national movement taking place each spring, to install free smoke alarms in neighborhood homes.
  • It's a shocking fact that every day, seven people die in home fires, most often in homes without working smoke alarms.
  • Paul Davis Restoration , a nationwide network of nearly 350 franchises, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, pledged $500,000 to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) in January of this year.
  • "Spreading awareness about fire safety with the Red Cross was a very meaningful and rewarding experience for me.

Corian® Design Unveils the Essence of Nature's Creativity with the 2024 Color Launch of Corian® Solid Surface

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WILMINGTON, Del., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corian® Design proudly unveils its new 2024 North American color collection, enhancing its Corian® Solid Surface portfolio with a range of captivating design colors and options tailored to elevate spaces to new heights. Corian® Design invites customers to immerse themselves in the vibrant palette of nature's own masterpiece, where each hue tells a story of boundless creativity and endless potential.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corian® Design proudly unveils its new 2024 North American color collection, enhancing its Corian® Solid Surface portfolio with a range of captivating design colors and options tailored to elevate spaces to new heights.
  • Step into a realm of innovation with the latest unveilings of Corian® Design: Twelve captivating additions to the Corian® Solid Surface lineup.
  • Notably, many of these aesthetics contain recycled content, making a positive impact on design, and the environment.
  • The 2024 offerings from Corian® Design reflect our unwavering commitment to blend artistry with environmental responsibility."

ICEYE signs deal with CDC to explore flood impacts on public health and safety

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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As part of the agreement, ICEYE will deliver flood impact data and analysis to teams at CDC's Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP).

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  • As part of the agreement, ICEYE will deliver flood impact data and analysis to teams at CDC's Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP).
  • ICEYE will provide GRASP researchers with near real-time geospatial data for all significant U.S. flood events.
  • These insights will enhance CDC's disaster response capabilities as well as support the agency's core public health research and initiatives.
  • ICEYE is proud to support CDC and our other global agency clients as they work to better understand and mitigate the impacts of flooding on public health."

Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri Reintroduce Unique Tequila/Mezcal Blend: Santo Mezquila

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Around the time everyone was initially obsessing over the cronut and the sushi burrito, spirits visionary Sammy Hagar introduced Santo Mezquila – a first-of-its-kind tequila/mezcal blend. Today, he and his partner in Santo Spirits, Guy Fieri, are reintroducing the company's inaugural expression with all-new packaging and a nationwide marketing push designed to leverage the split-spirit cocktail trend and the country's obsession with agave spirits and hybrid food and drink.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Around the time everyone was initially obsessing over the cronut and the sushi burrito, spirits visionary Sammy Hagar introduced Santo Mezquila – a first-of-its-kind tequila/mezcal blend.
  • "I launched Santo Mezquila as my long-awaited return to agave spirits after the sale of Cabo Wabo to Campari Group," said Hagar.
  • Santo Mezquila also embraces the current split-spirit cocktail trend, where two spirits share an equal billing in some of today's most innovative cocktails.
  • Santo Mezquila may also be enjoyed neat and easily adds a delicate layer of smoke to a traditional Margarita, Paloma, or Bloody Maria.

Foiling fire at home and work--a list of necessary safety equipment

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools. SERVPRO of Pismo Beach / Arroyo Grande fully supports the fact that equipping living and work spaces with an escape plan and fire safety tools is a critical strategy for keeping everyone safe.

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  • Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools.
  • SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools.
  • Fire safety tools can help make the safest use of that valuable time.
  • Escape plans can be downloaded from a variety of fire safety websites such as the USFA, or acquired from local fire departments.

BurnBot Secures $20M in Series A Funding to Prevent Destructive Wildfires with Mechanized Vegetation Management

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BurnBot, today announced it has raised $20 million in financing to expand its mechanized vegetation management and fuel treatment solutions to prevent destructive wildfires. The round was led by ReGen Ventures, with participation from Toyota Ventures, AmFam Ventures, Convective Capital, Blue Forest Asset Management, Skip Capital, Overture Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital and Pathbreaker Ventures.

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  • BurnBot's technology enables 10X more acres to be treated, regardless of weather
    SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BurnBot , today announced it has raised $20 million in financing to expand its mechanized vegetation management and fuel treatment solutions to prevent destructive wildfires.
  • As the frequency and severity of wildfires increase, preventing mass devastation requires scalable, fuels treatment for brush clearance, prescribed burns, and forest restoration.
  • BurnBot exists to amplify efforts across all these areas," said Anukool Lakhina, Co-Founder and CEO of BurnBot.
  • Systematic use of beneficial fire plays a pivotal role in fostering a healthy ecosystem and mitigating the risk of devastating wildfires.