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Quest Diagnostics Named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion' for Sixth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality.

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  • The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality.
  • "We are honored to be named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion' for the sixth consecutive year," said Cecilia McKenney, Quest's Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Quest launched the DiverseAbilities Employee Business Network (EBN) in 2016 as part of its commitment to empowering people with disabilities.
  • This is the sixth consecutive year Quest has been recognized by the DEI, which is acknowledged as the most comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion.

Quest Resource Holding Corporation Announces Appointment of Audrey P. Dunning to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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THE COLONY, Texas, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Resource Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ: QRHC) ("Quest"), a national leader in environmental waste and recycling services, today announced that Audrey P. Dunning has been elected to its Board of Directors.

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  • THE COLONY, Texas, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Resource Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ: QRHC) ("Quest"), a national leader in environmental waste and recycling services, today announced that Audrey P. Dunning has been elected to its Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Dunning will serve on the Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance committees of the QRHC Board.
  • In connection with Dunning’s election, the board increased its size from six to seven directors.
  • Prior to Summa, Ms. Dunning held sales leadership positions at IBM and Xerox Corporation.

Quest Launches Consumer-Initiated Genetic Test on questhealth.com to Deliver Personalized, Actionable Health Risk Insights

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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SECAUCUS, N.J., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the leader in diagnostic information services, today announced the launch of its first consumer-initiated genetic test, now exclusively available through the company's consumer health business at questhealth.com. Called Genetic Insights, the new offering helps people understand their potential risk of developing certain inheritable health conditions, with advanced technology and end-to-end support that includes personalized health reports and access to genetic counseling.

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  • Called Genetic Insights , the new offering helps people understand their potential risk of developing certain inheritable health conditions, with advanced technology and end-to-end support that includes personalized health reports and access to genetic counseling.
  • "Genetic Insights goes beyond the typical consumer genetic test.
  • Based on the results of this test and personal or family health history, an individual's physician may suggest additional genetic testing.
  • The Genetics Insights test does not identify genetic risk markers of all known inheritable diseases.

E2open Names Greg Randolph as Chief Commercial Officer

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, today announces the appointment of Greg Randolph as chief commercial officer.

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  • E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, today announces the appointment of Greg Randolph as chief commercial officer.
  • Randolph will join e2open’s executive team on July 31 and report to Michael Farlekas, president and chief executive officer.
  • “Creating this new, strategically important role of chief commercial officer and bringing in a highly accomplished software sales executive such as Greg Randolph are important next steps in this process.
  • “I am delighted to join e2open in the new chief commercial officer role at such an important time in the company’s development,” said Randolph.

Quest Resource Holding Corporation Appoints Industry Veteran, Perry W. Moss, as Senior Vice President of Sales

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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THE COLONY, Texas, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Resource Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ: QRHC) ("Quest"), a national leader in environmental waste and recycling services, today announced it has appointed Perry W. Moss as Senior Vice President of Sales.

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  • THE COLONY, Texas, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Resource Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ: QRHC) ("Quest"), a national leader in environmental waste and recycling services, today announced it has appointed Perry W. Moss as Senior Vice President of Sales.
  • Moss brings 30 years of experience in sales and operations leadership and is well regarded as a thought leader in the waste and environmental services industry.
  • At Quest, Moss will be responsible for driving and maximizing revenue growth and overseeing sales strategies.
  • Quest also has a strong, passionate culture with a team of talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer value,” said Perry W. Moss.

Quest and Proov Collaborate to Bring Novel Home Fertility Test to Women Through questhealth.com

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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SECAUCUS, N.J., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women seeking to start or expand a family can now access the Proov Confirm PdG home collection kit for assessing fertility through questhealth.com. Available through a collaboration with the consumer-initiated testing business of Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) and Proov, maker of at-home fertility and hormone tests, the Proov Confirm PdG test is the first and only FDA-cleared PdG (progesterone metabolite) home test kit to confirm successful ovulation.

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  • Available through a collaboration with the consumer-initiated testing business of Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) and Proov, maker of at-home fertility and hormone tests, the Proov Confirm PdG test is the first and only FDA-cleared PdG (progesterone metabolite) home test kit to confirm successful ovulation.
  • While the Quest site currently features over 75 test services, from comprehensive health panels to allergy and STD testing, most are based on the laboratory test services of Quest Diagnostics rather than over-the-counter at-home test kits from third-party providers.
  • It involves a urine test, similar to an at-home pregnancy test, with results visible to the eye in 5-10 minutes.
  • The Proov Confirm test joins several other Quest tests to aid fertility assessments and family planning on questhealth.com , including:
    • Ovarian Reserve Assessment Marker (AMH) Test (NEW), which measures women's ovulatory egg supply and potential effect on fertility.

MetaWorks Platforms Closes Acquisition of AI-Powered Avatar Metaverse Platform, UtopiaVR

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Fairfield, CA., July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. (“MetaWorks'' or the “Company”), (CSE: MWRK and OTCQB: MWRK), an award-winning Web3 company that owns and operates platforms in the entertainment & technology space, is pleased to announce that it has closed the asset purchase of the AI-Powered Avatar Metaverse Platform UtopiaVR.com from Apex VR Holdings, Inc. The terms of the deal were disclosed in the Company’s recent Form 8-K filing.

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  • Fairfield, CA., July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. (“MetaWorks'' or the “Company”), (CSE: MWRK and OTCQB: MWRK), an award-winning Web3 company that owns and operates platforms in the entertainment & technology space, is pleased to announce that it has closed the asset purchase of the AI-Powered Avatar Metaverse Platform UtopiaVR.com from Apex VR Holdings, Inc.
  • MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. President Scott Gallagher commented on today's news, “This is a very exciting time and opportunity for MetaWorks and for our shareholders.
  • The Utopia metaverse platform works on all relevant devices: PC, mobile and VR headsets such as Oculus Quest or HTC Vive.
  • For details on the acquisition, see the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2023.

The Simply Good Foods Company Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results and Reaffirms Full Fiscal Year 2023 Outlook

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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“I’m pleased with our third-quarter financial and marketplace results that were greater than our expectations,” said Joseph E. Scalzo, Chief Executive Officer of Simply Good Foods.

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  • “I’m pleased with our third-quarter financial and marketplace results that were greater than our expectations,” said Joseph E. Scalzo, Chief Executive Officer of Simply Good Foods.
  • retail takeaway in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, in the U.S. combined measured and unmeasured channels increased about 11%.
  • In the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, total Simply Good Foods combined measured and unmeasured channel U.S. retail takeaway increased about 11%.
  • For the year-to-date third quarter fiscal 2023, the Company reported Diluted EPS of $0.96 versus $0.78 in the year ago period.

Playtos Miniversity Unveils Beyond School Model, Empowering Children to Learn on Their Own Terms

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Thus, Playtos takes its name from “play” and the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who wrote many of the dialogues featuring his mentor Socrates.

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  • Thus, Playtos takes its name from “play” and the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who wrote many of the dialogues featuring his mentor Socrates.
  • The curriculum takes a holistic approach that embraces four key elements of competency-based learning – abilities, skills, qualities, and knowledge.
  • Participants, known as Playtonites, are encouraged to speak freely, ask questions, and learn from each other, not just from the educator.
  • With more than 30 years’ experience working with children, she heads the operational aspects of Playtos.

Go for Gold This Week – and Every Week – at Everygame Poker

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Forget Golden Hour, it’s a golden week at Everygame Poker , with the popular poker platform holding top tournaments and dishing out big bonuses during a generous June!

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  • Forget Golden Hour, it’s a golden week at Everygame Poker , with the popular poker platform holding top tournaments and dishing out big bonuses during a generous June!
  • From 19th June to 3rd July, a feast of epic events will be held at Everygame Poker – with new tournaments revealed daily.
  • Every day for the next two weeks, exclusive Gold Chip buy-in contests will be taking place, with big prizes on offer including cash, tickets and gold chips.
  • Speaking of Gold Chips… You can now use yours to enter some of the biggest tournaments on the Everygame Poker schedule.