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Quaint Oak Bancorp, Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Robert T. Strong, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, It is my pleasure to present our earnings release for the first quarter of 2022.

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  • Robert T. Strong, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, It is my pleasure to present our earnings release for the first quarter of 2022.
  • Our net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, was 118.3% higher than the comparable quarter one year ago amounting to $2.2 million.
  • Quaint Oak Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company for the Quaint Oak Family of Companies.
  • Quaint Oak Banks subsidiary companies include Quaint Oak Abstract, LLC, Quaint Oak Insurance Agency, LLC, Quaint Oak Mortgage, LLC, Quaint Oak Real Estate, LLC, and Oakmont Commercial, LLC.

COVID-19 Oral Antiviral Medications Now Available at Most Rite Aid Locations

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Rite Aid continues to be a vital resource for our communities as we help customers navigate the COVID pandemic, and we are proud to now have these medications widely available across our footprint, said Karen Staniforth, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Rite Aid.

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  • Rite Aid continues to be a vital resource for our communities as we help customers navigate the COVID pandemic, and we are proud to now have these medications widely available across our footprint, said Karen Staniforth, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Rite Aid.
  • The COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments are available to individuals who test positive, and are within five days of symptom onset, and at high risk for severe COVID-19.
  • Most Rite Aid locations will have one or the other oral antiviral medication available.
  • Customers can visit the Rite Aid store locator at riteaid.com to search locations and their prescription pick-up and delivery services.

Dastur Successfully Completes Techno-Economic Feasibility of India’s Largest Carbon Capture and Utilization Project at the IOCL Koyali Refinery

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Dastur International, Inc. and Dastur Energy (Dastur) announced the successful completion of the Techno-Economic Feasibility of the Indian Oil Corporation Limiteds (IOCL) Carbon Capture and Utilization Project at the 13.7 mtpa Koyali refinery in Gujarat, India.

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  • Dastur International, Inc. and Dastur Energy (Dastur) announced the successful completion of the Techno-Economic Feasibility of the Indian Oil Corporation Limiteds (IOCL) Carbon Capture and Utilization Project at the 13.7 mtpa Koyali refinery in Gujarat, India.
  • The carbon capture solution designed by Dastur would allow IOCL to substantially decarbonize its HGU operations and support IOCLs strategy of producing clean hydrogen.
  • With carbon accounting likely to become a reality in developing carbon markets, this carbon capture project can be expected to provide a competitive advantage to IOCL in the form of carbon credits in the international markets.
  • The carbon capture system designed by Dastur provides IOCL with an integrated solution across the carbon value chain, enabling industrial-scale carbon capture and disposition.

British Philanthropist joins Aerial Recovery United Kingdom and calls for UK support to aid the ongoing rescue and safeguarding of Ukrainian Orphans

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

LVIV, Ukraine, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned humanitarian Professor Stefan Allesch-Taylor CBE has been appointed to head Aerial Recovery United Kingdom, the newly established UK arm of the US non-profit Aerial Global Community.

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  • LVIV, Ukraine, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned humanitarian Professor Stefan Allesch-Taylor CBE has been appointed to head Aerial Recovery United Kingdom, the newly established UK arm of the US non-profit Aerial Global Community.
  • Aerial Recovery UK has been created to facilitate and simplify the process by which UK based individuals and organisations can aid the Aerial Recovery orphan rescue and support missions.
  • Allesch-Taylor has been operating in Ukraine as a member of the leadership team of Aerial Recovery, working to coordinate the evacuation of orphanages in Ukraine, for several weeks.
  • Since his appointment, Allesch-Taylor has supplied medical equipment, transport vehicles, drivers, administrative personnel, communications, and strategic counsel to support Aerial Recovery's forward rescue teams.

American Jewish Committee Announces More #StandWithUkraine Grants to Aid Refugees

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Polish Center for International Aid received a grant for providing cash assistance to Ukrainian refugees in Poland and subsidizing their employment.

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  • Polish Center for International Aid received a grant for providing cash assistance to Ukrainian refugees in Poland and subsidizing their employment.
  • Jewish Community of Warsaw received a grant to support its provision of food and health supplies to Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
  • JCC Budapest received a grant to support the Hungarian Jewish community's efforts to provide Ukrainian refugees with food and health supplies in Hungary.
  • AJC #StandWithUkraine Fund grants were distributed earlier this month to the Jewish Confederation of Ukraine, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), and IsraAID.

McCormick Announces Suspension of Operations in Russia and Details Humanitarian Efforts for Ukraine

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Friday, March 11, 2022

HUNT VALLEY, Md., March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), today announced a suspension of operations in Russia. This decision follows the action the Company took at the start of the conflict to stop all advertising and promotional activity and other investments in Russia.

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  • HUNT VALLEY, Md., March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), today announced a suspension of operations in Russia.
  • Company operations in Ukraine have been paused in order to focus on the safety of employees and their families.
  • To aid in humanitarian efforts, the Company is also supporting the Polish Center for International Aid (PCPM) and the World Central Kitchen.
  • McCormick hopes for an immediate end to the conflict in Ukraine and the suffering of innocent people.

Bechtel, Westinghouse, and GE Steam Power to support CO2-free energy in Poland

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

GE Steam Power nuclear steam turbines are installed in half of the nuclear power plants in the world.

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  • GE Steam Power nuclear steam turbines are installed in half of the nuclear power plants in the world.
  • "Poland is taking visionary steps to transition to a clean energy economy while retaining its energy independence and security," said Ahmet Tokpinar, operations manager of Bechtel's Nuclear Power business line.
  • We look forward to working with GE Steam Power to explore joint pursuit on this important project," said Elias Gedeon, SVP Commercial Operations of Westinghouse Energy Systems.
  • "As one of the most dependable sources of carbon-free power generation providing around-the-clock energy supply, nuclear energy is a critical pillar for today's energy transition," said Frdric Wiscart, Nuclear New Build Leader for GE Steam Power.

Black & Veatch: Decarbonization Roadmaps First Step to Fair Energy Transition in Asia

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Clear and ambitious decarbonization roadmaps will help Asia achieve an equitable energy transition, yet more than 50 percent of industry respondents in Black & Veatchs 2022 Asia Electric Report lack such plans.

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  • Clear and ambitious decarbonization roadmaps will help Asia achieve an equitable energy transition, yet more than 50 percent of industry respondents in Black & Veatchs 2022 Asia Electric Report lack such plans.
  • The future of energy will include harnessing natural resources like solar and wind power, hydro resources, new biofuels, battery chemistry and integrated vehicle charging infrastructure.
  • Premchand will discuss other key strategies for a fair energy transition in Asia at the Economist Impacts Sustainability Week Asia on 14 February during the panel discussion, Power disrupted: A fair energy transition in Asia.
  • Black & Veatch will be providing a strategic roadmap for SCGs decarbonization of its transportation fleet.

AccentCare Increases Access to Care for Underserved Communities in Metro D.C.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

AccentCare will establish its office in Ward 7, but staff will be available and accessible to the entire District.

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  • AccentCare will establish its office in Ward 7, but staff will be available and accessible to the entire District.
  • Services provided will include nursing care, pastoral care, medical social work, respite services, home care, 24-hour continuous care in the home at critical periods, and bereavement services for family members.
  • Supporting its mission of reimagining care, AccentCare has 27 in-patient care centers and supports communities via its 80+ hospice agencies for people who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness.
  • AccentCare is a nationwide leader and trusted guide in post-acute healthcare covering a broad continuum of services from personal, non-medical care to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, palliative care, hospice, home health, telehealth, and care management.

Amid the Sudden COVID-19 Surge, National Airlines Airlifts Testing Kits to Various U.S. States

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Responding to the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the U.S., National Airlines is airlifting testing kits to different states in the country.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Responding to the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the U.S., National Airlines is airlifting testing kits to different states in the country.
  • During this month-long mission, in a series of N8 B747-400F flights, around 4,000,000 testing kits will be delivered to the respective state authorities for distribution across hospitals and COVID-19 testing centers.
  • Later this month, National Airlines is also shipping COVID-19 testing kits to Canada and the U.K. from South Korea and China.
  • National Airlines is a U.S. FAA-certificated Part 121 air carrier, with a fleet of six B747-400F's, A330-200, andB757-200 which provides global cargo and passenger solutions.