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CORUS ENTERTAINMENT APPLAUDS ITS CREATIVE TEAMS AND PRODUCTION PARTNERS ON 65 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS NOMINATIONS

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

"Corus is proud to celebrate our esteemed production partners on the well-deserved recognition from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television," said Troy Reeb, Executive Vice President, Networks and Content, Corus Entertainment.

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  • "Corus is proud to celebrate our esteemed production partners on the well-deserved recognition from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television," said Troy Reeb, Executive Vice President, Networks and Content, Corus Entertainment.
  • See below for the full list of Corus' 2024 Canadian Screen Awards nominations.
  • ET Canada is up for four awards including Best Entertainment News Program or Series and Best Host, Talk Show or Entertainment News for the entire team of hosts and reporters.
  • Lastly, now in its astounding 12th season, Canadian reality hit Big Brother Canada scored two nominations this year, including Best Reality/Competition Program or Series.

Arizona Science Center Partners with Cosm to Reimagine Dorrance Planetarium into Next-Generation 8K+ LED Dome

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

PHOENIX and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona Science Center, Arizona's premier destination for science and discovery, today announced a significant investment in its Dorrance Planetarium. In partnership with Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, the technology will transform this visitor experience. As one of the most advanced planetariums in North America and an early adopter of category-defining immersive technology, the reimagined Dorrance Planetarium, powered by Cosm Technology, will feature an 18-meter diameter, CX System LED dome display with 8K+ resolution, making it the most technologically advanced planetarium in North America and a global leader in engaging science experiences. 

Key Points: 
  • "The reimagination of the Dorrance Planetarium at Arizona Science Center with this amazing technology will inspire, educate, and immerse visitors for decades to come.
  • Originally opened in 1997, Arizona Science Center's Dorrance Planetarium has welcomed more than two million guests.
  • The integration of Cosm's CX System and the innovative transformation of Dorrance Planetarium position the Arizona Science Center as a long-lasting educational focal point for the state of Arizona.
  • "We are honored and excited that Arizona Science Center selected Cosm and our LED CX System for the renovation of The Dorrance Planetarium.

Prague Planetarium Sets New Standard for Planetarium Dome Technology & Unveils Europe's First LED Dome, Powered by Cosm Technology

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

PRAGUE and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prague Planetarium, one of the world's largest and most respected planetariums located in the heart of the Czech Republic, today announced Cosm, parent organization of Evans & Sutherland and leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, as its official partner for the renovation of its planetarium projection dome. Slated to be Europe's first LED dome and the most advanced of its kind on a global scale, Prague Planetarium, powered by Cosm Technology, will feature an extended 22-meter, CX System LED dome display with 8K+ resolution and more than 45 million pixels, making it the most contemporary and technologically advanced planetarium in the world.

Key Points: 
  • "Prague Planetarium is undergoing the largest reconstruction in its 65-year history," said Jakub Rozehnal, director of Prague Observatory and Planetarium.
  • "The selection of the supplier of the new LED technology was crucial for the entire planetarium modernization.
  • "We are honored and excited that the capital city of Prague selected Cosm and our LED CX System for the renovation of this iconic planetarium.
  • The reconstruction of the Prague Planetarium is the capstone of the extensive modernization of the observatories and planetarium.

SEC Charges Five Unregistered Brokers, Four Companies in Widespread Pre-IPO Fraud Scheme

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Scheme resulted in more than $525 million in unregistered offerings, netting defendants more than $88 million in illicit profits from undisclosed fees

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  • According to the SEC’s complaint, the defendants employed a nationwide network of unregistered sales agents to raise at least $528 million in unregistered offerings of pre-IPO securities from more than 4,000 investors around the world.
  • The SEC’s ongoing investigation is being conducted by Karen M. Lee, Melissa A. Coppola, Zheng (Jane) He, and Gerald Gross of the New York Regional Office.
  • The litigation will be led by Debra Jaroslawicz, Ms. Lee, and Ms.
  • The SEC appreciates the assistance of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York and the FBI.

Square Enters the Cannabis Market in Canada by Partnering with Jane Technologies for eCommerce

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Today, technology company Square announced a partnership with Jane Technologies (“Jane”), the premier online ordering platform service for cannabis dispensaries, solidifying plans to cater to cannabis sellers in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Today, technology company Square announced a partnership with Jane Technologies (“Jane”), the premier online ordering platform service for cannabis dispensaries, solidifying plans to cater to cannabis sellers in Canada.
  • Jane allows cannabis dispensaries processing with Square to supplement their brick-and-mortar business with an online store, where customers can select items from an up-to-date menu and order for pick-up or delivery.
  • This represents a significant step forward in the two companies’ quest to create better commerce solutions for the recreational cannabis industry in Canada.
  • “We are thrilled to integrate the robust infrastructure of Square’s point-of-sale and APIs with the powerful Jane ecommerce platform to unlock a best-in-class omnichannel experience for Canadian cannabis retailers.”

The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance Welcomes University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

IRVING, Texas, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences®(Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, announced today that University Hospitals (UH) Seidman Cancer Center has joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance™ (POA). The POA is a growing network of leading cancer centers and research consortia across the globe that collaborate to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research, with its members working together to establish and optimize standards of care for molecular testing through innovative research to improve clinical outcomes for cancer patients. POA members are uniquely positioned to leverage Caris' highly sophisticated AI bioinformatics and machine learning capabilities across the company's massive clinico-genomic database to enable innovative research to improve clinical outcomes for cancer patients.

Key Points: 
  • UH Seidman Cancer Center is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University, one of 53 comprehensive cancer centers in the country.
  • The academic faculty at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center are thrilled to join forces with the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance.
  • "It is a pleasure to welcome University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center to the growing Caris Precision Oncology Alliance network," said Chadi Nabhan , M.D., MBA, FACP, Chairman of the POA.
  • "The researchers, clinicians, and leaders of Seidman Cancer Center share the same vision of the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance, to improve the outcomes of all patients diagnosed with cancer through cutting-edge precision oncology research."

The Jane Coffin Childs Fund for Medical Research Names its 2023 Fellows

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The research landscape has changed greatly since the Jane Coffin Childs Fund for Medical Research (JCC) first awarded fellowships to postdoctoral scientists almost 80 years ago. What has remained constant is the quality and potential impact of the science it supports, and this year's class of fellows is no exception.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The research landscape has changed greatly since the Jane Coffin Childs Fund for Medical Research (JCC) first awarded fellowships to postdoctoral scientists almost 80 years ago.
  • Twenty-seven new fellows were selected from a competitive field based on their doctoral research accomplishments, innovative research plans, and their chosen scientific mentors.
  • In total, over $7M is committed by the Jane Coffin Childs Fund and partners to the 2023 cohort of Fellows.
  • The Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research was established by the Childs Family in 1937, to honor the memory of Jane Coffin Childs.

Jane Technologies Launches Revolutionary New Point-Of-Sale Platform to Transform Dispensary Operations

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

"The Jane POS is another extension of the Jane platform, and was built with the same commitment and focus on empowering our retail partners and their customers," said Co-founder and CEO Socrates Rosenfeld. "The cannabis industry faces challenges that no other industry has to face, and as frustrating as those might be, they also serve as an opportunity for innovative solutions to emerge. The Jane POS was created in collaboration with our retail partners with the shared vision to redefine what's possible in serving the cannabis consumer -- today and for the future. This industry has some of the most innovative and resourceful retail operators in the world, and the POS is an example of our continued commitment to providing them with technology that will meet the demands of this ever-evolving industry."

Key Points: 
  • The Jane POS utilizes industry-first features exclusive to the Jane platform, such as its extensive product catalog, integration capabilities, e-commerce IP and ads engine to provide unparalleled personalized in-store customer experiences.
  • The team at Jane believes that merging online and in-store customer experiences will become the standard for other industries too.
  • "The Jane POS is another extension of the Jane platform, and was built with the same commitment and focus on empowering our retail partners and their customers," said Co-founder and CEO Socrates Rosenfeld.
  • Dispensaries that leverage the Jane POS can take advantage of seamless integration into the Jane UPC, which hosts over 1.5 million products from thousands of brands.

RIP Medical Debt Receives Gift from the Jane and Daniel Och Family Foundation to Eliminate $264M of Medical Debt in Miami-Dade County

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

MIAMI, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RIP Medical Debt today announced that the Jane and Daniel Och Family Foundation has committed a gift that will erase roughly $264 million of medical debt for 125,611 patients in Miami-Dade County.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RIP Medical Debt today announced that the Jane and Daniel Och Family Foundation has committed a gift that will erase roughly $264 million of medical debt for 125,611 patients in Miami-Dade County.
  • Over the next few weeks, individuals in Miami will begin receiving letters directly from RIP Medical Debt notifying them that some or all of their medical debt has been relieved through this donation from the Jane and Daniel Och Family Foundation.
  • RIP Medical Debt is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit that uses donor funds to purchase and eliminate financially burdensome medical debt in the U.S.
  • Medical debt relief cannot be requested and is source-based, meaning relief is distributed to qualifying individuals whose medical debt is available to the nonprofit.

The Russell Family Foundation Prioritizes Addressing the Climate Crisis with New Vision for the Future

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

GIG HARBOR, Wash., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF) has officially announced it will prioritize addressing the climate crisis throughout its investment strategy, operations and grantmaking, including the launch of a new program, "Food for Climate Solutions," that fosters a thriving local and regional food system in Western Washington. As an environmentally focused organization since its inception, this announcement deepens TRFF's focus on climate change, for which it announced a Net Zero carbon emissions commitment across its entire investment portfolio last year.

Key Points: 
  • "The Foundation spent 2022 exploring more about Net Zero, regional food systems, and reflecting on our mission and planning for our future.
  • We reimagined our focus, vision, and values to center on addressing the climate crisis while prioritizing equity, justice, and belonging in all that we do," said TRFF CEO Kathleen Simpson.
  • As part of reimagining its strategic priorities, TRFF has also recommitted to its Environmental Education and Jane's Fellowship programs.
  • "The climate crisis requires urgent action, and we believe that our new vision for the future provides a roadmap for how we can make a meaningful impact.