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American Youth Soccer Players Return to Germany to Play at Schalke 04 and Hertha Berlin Academies

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dreaming of playing professional sports is not unusual, but living the dream of becoming the best you can be is experienced by few. To give more youth soccer players the chance of becoming professionals, International Soccer Academy partnered with legendary Bundesliga clubs FC Schalke 04 and Hertha Berlin and created Integrated Academies for North American players to live, play and be scouted in Germany.

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  • To give more youth soccer players the chance of becoming professionals, International Soccer Academy partnered with legendary Bundesliga clubs FC Schalke 04 and Hertha Berlin and created Integrated Academies for North American players to live, play and be scouted in Germany.
  • "American youth soccer players deserve a pathway with meaningful trials at pro clubs," says Eddie Loewen - Cofounder.
  • For the upcoming 30 matches, the Schalke 04 and Hertha Berlin Integrated Academy teams will play progressively difficult opponents, preparing the best players for professional trial opportunities.
  • Player identification for next year's FC Schalke 04 and Hertha Berlin Integrated Academy rosters has already begun.

KERASTASE LAUNCHES "POWER TALKS" INITIATIVE IN THE U.S. WITH NONPROFIT, STEP UP

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of International Mentoring Day, Kérastase, the leading professional luxury haircare brand worldwide, is proud to launch Power Talks in the US, in partnership with mentorship nonprofit Step Up. Step Up works to provide structure for girls (and those who identify with girlhood) to define their unique vision of success and offers support and a safe space for them as they navigate along the way. The initiative aims to ensure more young women have the confidence to define and achieve success on their own terms. According to a global study by the brand, women consider themselves less confident than men, making it harder to self-advocate for higher pay, promotions, or equal opportunities. More than 1 in 2 women also confess they have been held back because of limiting beliefs and 74% of women report that they think they lack confidence in crucial, career-defining moments*.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative aims to ensure more young women have the confidence to define and achieve success on their own terms.
  • Power Talks aims at closing this confidence gap between men and women through mentorship, education, and inspiring discussions.
  • Following Step Up's mentorship program, participants self-reported they experienced the following***:
    The Kérastase and Step Up Power Talks program will debut on January 17th, 2023 in the US.
  • For more info, please visit www.kerastase.com/power-talks and join the social conversation by following @kerastase_official, @stepupwomensnetwork and hashtag #PowerTalks.

Movano Health's Evie Ring Wins 10 "Best of CES 2023" Awards

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Movano Health (Nasdaq: MOVE), a purpose-driven healthcare solutions company at the intersection of medical and consumer devices, announced its new wearable brand, Evie. As the first medical grade smart ring designed for women, the product was extremely well received and garnered 10 "Best of CES" awards from major media publications, including USA Today, CNN, Wired, Digital Trends, Tom's Guide and more.

Key Points: 
  • As the first medical grade smart ring designed for women, the product was extremely well received and garnered 10 "Best of CES" awards from major media publications, including USA Today, CNN, Wired, Digital Trends, Tom's Guide and more.
  • In order to drive its continued success, the Company has also been prolifically filing patents and was recently issued five new U.S. patents.
  • With these new patents, Movano Health now has 18 issued U.S. patents, and 43 pending U.S. and International applications.
  • "We built the Evie ring to address the unique health needs of women at every stage of their lives, and the reception to the announcement of Evie at CES from media, investors, consumers and partners alike was outstanding," said John Mastrototaro, CEO of Movano Health.

American Global Strategies LLC Announced Two New Additions to the firm, C. Lloyd Mahaffey and Sean Patrick Calabria

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Global Strategies LLC announced two new additions to the firm.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Global Strategies LLC announced two new additions to the firm.
  • C. Lloyd Mahaffey, a seasoned technology executive with more than 40 years of success with major technology companies and private equity firms, is joining AGS as a Senior Advisor.
  • Additionally, Sean Patrick Calabria is joining the firm as a research associate.
  • American Global Strategies LLC is a boutique strategic advisory firm founded by former National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien and former National Security Council Chief of Staff Alexander B.

Greenphire Appoints Owen Newman as Chief Financial Officer to Accelerate Company Growth

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenphire, the global leader in financial lifecycle management for clinical trials, today announced the appointment of Owen Newman as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Joining the company's leadership team, Newman brings more than 25 years of financial experience, most recently as CFO of Simeio, a global leader in Identity and Access Management. Newman will report directly to Greenphire's CEO, Jim Murphy.

Key Points: 
  • KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenphire , the global leader in financial lifecycle management for clinical trials, today announced the appointment of Owen Newman as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Joining the company's leadership team, Newman brings more than 25 years of financial experience, most recently as CFO of Simeio, a global leader in Identity and Access Management.
  • "To aid in our continued growth and expansion this year and beyond, I am thrilled to welcome Owen to the Greenphire team.
  • Greenphire has a wealth of opportunities for high growth and value creation, with robust strategies to drive long-term results.

Ginkgo Bioworks and XpresCheck Expand CDC's Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance Program to Detect Influenza Variants

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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BOSTON and NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA) and XWELL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XWEL) today announced that they have expanded their support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance program to include a pilot study monitoring influenza viruses in addition to SARS-CoV-2. The partners continue to grow the program's capabilities to provide an additional source of viral surveillance to inform the selection of influenza vaccine viruses for the forthcoming 2023-2024 flu season.

Key Points: 
  • The partners continue to grow the program's capabilities to provide an additional source of viral surveillance to inform the selection of influenza vaccine viruses for the forthcoming 2023-2024 flu season.
  • Recognizing the high level of seasonal influenza activity this fall and winter, the program is leveraging its large-scale travel biosecurity platform to monitor influenza A and B viruses among arriving international travelers at selected U.S. airports.
  • Samples that test positive for influenza are then shared with CDC for viral genomic sequencing, as well as culturing for further in vitro characterization.
  • Traveler-based pathogen monitoring represents a novel approach to influenza surveillance, complementing CDC's ongoing efforts by providing early insights into global trends in influenza virus evolution.

New Oriental Announces Results for the Second Fiscal Quarter Ended November 30, 2022

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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(5)  The key financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2022 have not been previously released.

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  • (5)  The key financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2022 have not been previously released.
  • In this fiscal quarter, our overseas test preparation and overseas study consulting businesses increased by approximately 17% and 14% year over year, respectively.
  • Simultaneously, our educational new business initiatives sustained a strong growth and generated meaningful profit in this fiscal quarter.
  • Financial Results for the Second Fiscal Quarter Ended November 30, 2022
    For the second fiscal quarter of 2023, New Oriental reported net revenues of US$638.2 million, representing a 3.1% decrease year over year.

Spark Networks to Host Conference Call to Introduce Interim CEO Chelsea Grayson on January 19, 2023

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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BERLIN, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced that it will host a conference call and live webcast to introduce Interim Chief Executive Officer Chelsea A. Grayson on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 4:30 pm ET (1:30 pm PT).

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  • BERLIN, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced that it will host a conference call and live webcast to introduce Interim Chief Executive Officer Chelsea A. Grayson on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 4:30 pm ET (1:30 pm PT).
  • Ms. Grayson, Spark Networks' first woman CEO, has led a multi-decade career, including as CEO of True Religion and American Apparel, Executive-in-Residence for Wunderkind, and as a board member for several leading B2C companies.
  • To access the live call, dial 1-888-349-0106 (US) or +1 412-902-0131 (International) and ask to join the SPARK call.
  • A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company's website at https://investor.spark.net/investor-relations/home .

Trullion Launches AI-Enabled Revenue Recognition and Audit Modules to Power New Levels of Accounting Transparency

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trullion, the leading accounting automation platform, today announced the availability of two new modules, Revenue by Trullion and Audit by Trullion, for early adopter companies and firms. The launch comes atop the rapid adoption of Trullion's lease accounting module, the only AI-powered tool for ASC 842 and IFRS 16 compliance.

Key Points: 
  • Accounting and Finance Professionals Benefit From Modernized, Digital Approach to Revenue Recognition and Audit Firms Can Now Accelerate Test of Details Process
    NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trullion, the leading accounting automation platform, today announced the availability of two new modules, Revenue by Trullion and Audit by Trullion, for early adopter companies and firms.
  • Revenue by Trullion is available to existing customers and to other companies via Trullion's partner network of over 100 audit & advisory firms.
  • The Audit Test of Details workflow is now available to firms currently leveraging Audit by Trullion.
  • Trullion supports U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), with customers across five continents.

>= MORE THAN EQUAL APPOINTS KAREN WEBB MOSS AS CHAIR OF THE BOARD, ALI DONNELLY TO JOIN AS THE NEW CEO

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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LONDON, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders of >= More than Equal, former F1 driver David Coulthard and entrepreneur Karel Komarek, have appointed Karen Webb Moss as Chair of the Board and Ali Donnelly as CEO to accelerate its work in finding Formula 1's first female Drivers' World Champion. Formed in early-2022, >= More than Equal is an initiative bringing together some of motorsports' best scouts, physical trainers, psychologists, nutritionists, racing coaches and drivers, all focused on finding and developing top female racing talent.

Key Points: 
  • Karen Webb Moss, Chair of the Board, brings a substantial skillset in reputation management, branding and marketing, and integrity and governance in the world of sports management which will lend momentum to the initiative.
  • She has nearly three decades of experience working at board and senior-level executive positions with governments, brands, and the sports industry.
  • Previously, she worked with the leadership of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and prior to this was COO of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS).
  • On taking the role of Chair of the Board, Karen Webb Moss said: "I am more than excited!