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New Data by Breast Cancer Canada Reveals Almost 3 in 4 Canadians (73%) Turn to Search Engines to Understand a Diagnosis from Their Doctor

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

After receiving a diagnosis from their doctor, almost 3 in 4 Canadians (73%) would turn to a search engine to further understand their diagnosis and options for treatment.

Key Points: 
  • After receiving a diagnosis from their doctor, almost 3 in 4 Canadians (73%) would turn to a search engine to further understand their diagnosis and options for treatment.
  • “Canadians often turn to search engines to gather information about their breast cancer diagnosis.
  • Charlene Newland was advised not to turn to the internet for answers after her Stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis at 33 years old.
  • ** New Data by Breast Cancer Canada Reveals Almost 3 in 4 Canadians (73%) Turn to Search Engines to Understand a Diagnosis from Their Doctor.

Pan-American Life Insurance Group Announces Data Security Incident

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) a leading provider of life, accident and health insurance throughout the Americas, shared today that it was impacted by the widespread data security incident involving Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer software where third parties took advantage of a previously unknown, critical, zero-day vulnerability in the software.

Key Points: 
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) a leading provider of life, accident and health insurance throughout the Americas, shared today that it was impacted by the widespread data security incident involving Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer software where third parties took advantage of a previously unknown, critical, zero-day vulnerability in the software.
  • Progress Software announced the vulnerability and recommended users disable the software until it could be patched due to a potential risk of data exposure.
  • PALIG immediately ceased using MOVEit Transfer, disabled it in its system and, once available from Progress Software, successfully deployed all security patches within PALIG’s environment.
  • For more details on this data security incident, what PALIG is doing to address it, and available resources, please visit PALIG’s website at palig.com.

Diageo North America Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Diageo North America has been recognized as an Equality 100 Award winner by receiving a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Key Points: 
  • Diageo North America has been recognized as an Equality 100 Award winner by receiving a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • “I am particularly proud of the longevity with which we have been able to maintain this recognition from our longtime partners at the Human Rights Campaign,” noted Chanté Butler, Vice President, Inclusion and Diversity, Diageo North America.
  • Diageo North America’s efforts in satisfying all the CEI’s criteria earned a score of 100 and the designation as recipient of the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.
  • Diageo understands that there is work to be done to achieve full lived equality in the workplace.

RELYVRIO® and AMX0114 Data to be Presented at 34th International Symposium on ALS/MND

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Monday, November 27, 2023

New data using a model for assessing mortality-adjusted progression (MAP) for clinical trials of ALS and encore posters will be presented.

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  • New data using a model for assessing mortality-adjusted progression (MAP) for clinical trials of ALS and encore posters will be presented.
  • Results from a post hoc analysis of the Phase 2 CENTAUR trial using this model are presented, which resulted in a nearly identical statistical outcome with increased precision as the primary analysis.
  • This poster provides an update on the progress made in developing a biomarker test that could make the diagnosis of ALS easier.
  • A copy of the abstract discussing the MAP model is published online in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration .

American Water Honored by the Executive Women of New Jersey with the 2023 Corporate Board Gender Diversity Award

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it was recently recognized by the Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) with the 2023 Corporate Board Gender Diversity Award, for exceeding gender parity on its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it was recently recognized by the Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) with the 2023 Corporate Board Gender Diversity Award, for exceeding gender parity on its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114730335/en/
    Marty Falkenberg, Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer accepts the 2023 Corporate Board Gender Diversity Award for American Water from Executive Women of New Jersey President Courtney McCormick.
  • In 2023, American Water was one of four companies to have reached or exceeded gender parity on its board and was honored during EWNJ’s biennial corporate gender diversity awards and power networking breakfast in Florham Park, N.J. on October 26.
  • Attending the event and accepting the award for American Water was Marty Falkenberg, Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer.

Fatherly Names Hyundai IONIQ 6 One of Its Top 10 Family Cars of the Year for 2023

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Fatherly's 'Top 10 Family Cars of the Year' awards presents a comprehensive guide to the best vehicles for families.

Key Points: 
  • Fatherly's 'Top 10 Family Cars of the Year' awards presents a comprehensive guide to the best vehicles for families.
  • Because safety is paramount in a family vehicle, nominees must earn a IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating in order to be considered.
  • "We're extremely proud of the Hyundai IONIQ 6's recognition as the one of Fatherly's 'Top 10 Family Cars of the Year,'" said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America.
  • i EPA-estimated 361-mile driving range for 2023 IONIQ 6 SE Long Range RWD; EPA-estimated 316-mile driving range for IONIQ 6 SE AWD.

Diageo launches 'The Magic of Moderate Drinking' ahead of the festive period

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Friday, December 1, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo, the maker of Guinness, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, has today launched a new global responsible drinking campaign: "The Magic of Moderate Drinking," that looks to make moderation aspirational and encourages consumers to drink responsibly over the festive period.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo, the maker of Guinness, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, has today launched a new global responsible drinking campaign: "The Magic of Moderate Drinking," that looks to make moderation aspirational and encourages consumers to drink responsibly over the festive period.
  • The campaign will show consumers that by drinking better, not more, you can savour every moment and occasion.
  • Supporting the launch of the campaign, Diageo has created a new and refreshed dedicated positive drinking page on its website.
  • The site will be host to resources such as DRINKiQ and demonstrate the latest responsible drinking work from Diageo and its brands.

Diageo launches 'The Magic of Moderate Drinking' ahead of the festive period

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 1, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo, the maker of Guinness, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, has today launched a new global responsible drinking campaign: "The Magic of Moderate Drinking," that looks to make moderation aspirational and encourages consumers to drink responsibly over the festive period.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo, the maker of Guinness, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, has today launched a new global responsible drinking campaign: "The Magic of Moderate Drinking," that looks to make moderation aspirational and encourages consumers to drink responsibly over the festive period.
  • The campaign will show consumers that by drinking better, not more, you can savour every moment and occasion.
  • Supporting the launch of the campaign, Diageo has created a new and refreshed dedicated positive drinking page on its website.
  • The site will be host to resources such as DRINKiQ and demonstrate the latest responsible drinking work from Diageo and its brands.

NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Space Station Cargo Launch, Docking

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will provide live launch and docking coverage of the Roscosmos Progress 86 cargo spacecraft carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the Expedition 70 crew aboard the International Space Station.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will provide live launch and docking coverage of the Roscosmos Progress 86 cargo spacecraft carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the Expedition 70 crew aboard the International Space Station.
  • NASA coverage will begin at 4 a.m. on the NASA+ streaming service via the web or the NASA app .
  • Coverage also will air live on NASA Television, YouTube , and on the agency's website .
  • Coverage of rendezvous and docking will begin at 5:30 a.m. on NASA Television and the agency's website.

Carrier Logistics Inc. Recognized for Product Innovation

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Monday, November 20, 2023

ELMSFORD, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), veteran providers of freight management software for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) fleets, today announced that it has received the SaaS Growth Award from Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), a provider of application development and infrastructure software. The OpenEdge North America Partner Awards program honors companies who are committed to product innovation and to exceeding the needs of their industry's technology users. CLI increased its user count by over 25% from last year, prompting their appliocation partner Progress to recognize this growth.

Key Points: 
  • The OpenEdge North America Partner Awards program honors companies who are committed to product innovation and to exceeding the needs of their industry's technology users.
  • CLI increased its user count by over 25% from last year, prompting their appliocation partner Progress to recognize this growth.
  • "We are honored to receive the SaaS Growth Award from Progress," said Ben Wiesen, president of Carrier Logistics.
  • Carrier Logistics FACTS™ is the premier solution for meeting the unique transportation and freight management needs of asset-based LTL carriers and the last mile industry.