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Seattle's Jones Soda Brings Cannabis Brand Mary Jones to Washington State

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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SEATTLE, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-submitted photo labels, today announced its crossover cannabis brand Mary Jones is now available at dispensaries in Washington state. The award-winning THC craft soda features the same pure cane sugar recipes as mainline Jones, adapted for cannabis. The sodas are uniquely packaged and labeled for Washington in 12-and 16-ounce cans infused with 10mg or 100mg of THC respectively. Flavors include Root Beer, Berry Lemonade, Green Apple, and Orange & Cream, with additional releases planned for the future.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-submitted photo labels, today announced its crossover cannabis brand Mary Jones is now available at dispensaries in Washington state.
  • Seattle-based Jones Soda was among the first mainstream CPG brands to crossover into cannabis with its Mary Jones brand.
  • Based on this success, Mary Jones quickly followed this launch with plans to expand into Washington State, as well as into Michigan and Nevada.
  • The arrival of Mary Jones products in Jones' home state has been highly anticipated by local dispensaries and THC fans.

BROADPEAK SA: Broadpeak’s Multicast ABR offer chosen by Orange in Spain

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Broadpeak (ISIN: FR001400AJZ7 – Ticker: ALBPK), a leading player in video streaming software solutions, today announced that it has rolled out a Multicast ABR solution in Spain in conjunction with Orange and DAZN.

Key Points: 
  • Broadpeak (ISIN: FR001400AJZ7 – Ticker: ALBPK), a leading player in video streaming software solutions, today announced that it has rolled out a Multicast ABR solution in Spain in conjunction with Orange and DAZN.
  • Broadpeak's Multicast ABR technology makes it possible to stream live content with very low latency while bringing operators substantial bandwidth gains.
  • Orange started using Multicast ABR technology this year in its network for the broadcast of premium DAZN content in Spain, including La Liga, Formula 1 and MotoGP, on the main devices equipped with the DAZN app.
  • Orange and DAZN are currently working to extend the use of Multicast ABR technology to more devices and events, as well as other live events.

FTC Announces Tentative Agenda for September 14 Open Meeting

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

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  • Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
  • Members of the public must sign up for an opportunity to address the Commission virtually at the September 14 event.
  • A link to the event will be available on the day of the open meeting, shortly before it starts via FTC.gov.
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FTC Issues Policy Statement on Brand Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Improper Listing of Patents in the Food and Drug Administration’s ‘Orange Book’

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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The FTC will scrutinize improper Orange Book patent listings as potential unfair methods of competition in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act.

Key Points: 
  • The FTC will scrutinize improper Orange Book patent listings as potential unfair methods of competition in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act.
  • “The FTC is making clear that improper Orange Book listings may be an unfair method of competition in violation of the FTC Act.
  • As described in the policy statement, listing certain types of brand drug patents in the Orange Book is a statutory requirement.
  • The policy statement emphasizes that “[p]atents improperly listed in the Orange Book can significantly undermine competition and harm the American public.

FTC Announces Tentative Agenda for September 14 Open Meeting

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
  • Members of the public must sign up for an opportunity to address the Commission virtually at the September 14 event.
  • A link to the event will be available on the day of the open meeting, shortly before it starts via FTC.gov.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read our blogs and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.

Unrivaled Brands’ Retail Dispensary, People’s OC, Places in Top 3 “Best of Cannabis Retailers” in Orange County

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unrivaled Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: UNRV) (“Unrivaled,” “Unrivaled Brands,” or the “Company”), a cannabis company with operations throughout California, announced today that their megastore, People’s OC – soon to be renamed, Blüm OC – has taken 2nd place for all cannabis dispensaries in Orange County, in the coveted readers’ choice poll “Best of Orange County 2023” from the Orange County Register.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unrivaled Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: UNRV) (“Unrivaled,” “Unrivaled Brands,” or the “Company”), a cannabis company with operations throughout California, announced today that their megastore, People’s OC – soon to be renamed, Blüm OC – has taken 2nd place for all cannabis dispensaries in Orange County, in the coveted readers’ choice poll “Best of Orange County 2023” from the Orange County Register.
  • “We are honored to be a top winner in the people’s choice for best dispensary,” said Tracy McCourt, Unrivaled’s Chief Revenue Officer.
  • “We take great pride in providing the best selection of fresh, curated, and quality cannabis products to the community.
  • While our name will soon be changing to Blüm OC, our culture and commitment to our customers will remain the same,” he added.

One Energy and Ohio Logistics Strengthen Partnership to Advance Electric Semi-Truck Infrastructure Development

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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    Over recent weeks, the two companies have been testing an electric shuttle-truck and an electric semi-truck.
  • Ohio Logistics plans to explore additional emerging electric fleet technologies as they consider the integration of electric trucks into their operations.
  • “The trucking industry is evolving, and Ohio Logistics is excited to be at the forefront of the electrification trend,” said Chuck Bills, CEO, Ohio Logistics.
  • One Energy and Ohio Logistics have a shared vision to make the region a leader in electric trucking as the technologies prove themselves in the market.

New York Residential Closed Median Sale Price and Closed Transactions Tick Upward in August

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OneKey® MLS is the one source real estate marketplace for monthly statistics for residential real estate transactions from Montauk to Manhattan, north through the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains. For August 2023, OneKey MLS reported a regional closed median sale price of $635,000, a 0.80% increase as compared to the $630,000 reported in July 2023. In a year-over-year comparison, the closed median sale price increased 2.40% from the $620,000 reported in August 2022. Between July 2023 and August 2023, closed regional sales transactions, including residential, condo, and co-op sales, increased to 5,243 from 4,383, representing a month-over-month increase of 19.60%. Across the region, pending sales transactions increased by 6.20% in a month-over-month comparison, reportedly 4,848 in August 2023 as compared to 4,566 in July 2023.

Key Points: 
  • For August 2023, OneKey MLS reported a regional closed median sale price of $635,000, a 0.80% increase as compared to the $630,000 reported in July 2023.
  • In a year-over-year comparison, the closed median sale price increased 2.40% from the $620,000 reported in August 2022.
  • Five of nine counties reported an increased closed median sale price in a month-over-month comparison, while four counties reported a decreased median sale price.
  • Sullivan (+23.20%), Bronx (+15.20 %), Suffolk (+2.60 %), Rockland (+0.80%), and Nassau (+0.70%) Counties reported month-over-month increases in closed median sale price.

Microsoft-backed FAST Accelerator Announces 12 African Startups Selected for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif. , Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flapmax, a leading data and AI technology company, announced today the twelve companies selected for the second cohort of the FAST Accelerator startup program, created in partnership with Microsoft to help strengthen and scale Africa's digital ecosystem. Following the conclusion of its 2-week Online Bootcamp, which saw 60+ tech companies participate in an intensive online training with experienced mentors, FAST Accelerator's cohort of 12 startups will progress to a 5-week comprehensive acceleration experience in Silicon Valley, California starting in October.

Key Points: 
  • "Microsoft believes that African startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to become a bedrock for the African digital economy, with relevant solutions to local societal and economic challenges.
  • Participation in the FAST Accelerator program will help these entrepreneurs capture growth opportunities and expand their market reach," said Mame-Fatou Gueye, SME Program Manager, Microsoft Africa Transformation Office.
  • "It was such a great privilege participating in the FAST Accelerator program!
  • FAST Portal will be leveraged to facilitate introductions between investors, partners, and startups within the FAST Accelerator community.

Linux Foundation Telco API Project, CAMARA, Graduates to Funded Model with Strong Industry Commitment

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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BILBAO, Spain, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Source Summit Europe -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, announced that its CAMARA project, an open source community addressing telco industry API interoperability, has graduated to a funded model. The news was shared onsite during the opening keynote at Open Source Summit Europe.

Key Points: 
  • The funded model will introduce a Governing Board, Technical Steering Committee, and End User Council to manage collaboration at scale.
  • The new funded model will ensure even more impactful collaboration across the board."
  • This prevents fragmentation and empowers faster, more versatile advancement of global application portability and broad industry adoption of new features and capabilities.
  • "CAMARA is partnering with the whole industry to provide the right telco APIs to meet the demands of our enterprise and developer users.