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Three North Texas Educators. Three Days. Three lifesaving kidney donations.

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Over a three-day span at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, the teachers underwent surgery to donate a kidney to someone in need.

Key Points: 
  • Over a three-day span at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, the teachers underwent surgery to donate a kidney to someone in need.
  • A day later, Ava Nickerson, a science teacher at the high school in Valley View, north of Denton, provided a kidney to a stranger.
  • “We are proud that Texas Health could play a role in helping to facilitate their selfless and lifesaving gift.”
    The donors are back at work now and doing well.
  • “When I was a kid, I never understood when people said giving is so much better than receiving,” Trevino said.

IperionX Letter to Shareholders

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

IperionX Limited (IperionX) (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) is pleased to release a letter to shareholders from the Company’s Chief Executive Officer Anastasios Arima.

Key Points: 
  • IperionX Limited (IperionX) (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) is pleased to release a letter to shareholders from the Company’s Chief Executive Officer Anastasios Arima.
  • In October, we received a Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank for the provisional sum of US$11.5 million.
  • I would like to thank the IperionX team for their relentless efforts and remarkable achievements in 2023.
  • I also want to express our appreciation to all our stakeholders, including our long-term shareholders, our customers, suppliers and government associates.

Victory Square Portfolio Company Hydreight Provides Year-End Review on Significant Growth and Progress

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The Company achieved many significant accomplishments throughout the year across all aspects of the business.

Key Points: 
  • The Company achieved many significant accomplishments throughout the year across all aspects of the business.
  • Invested significantly in proprietary technology platform and legal framework to adhere to the complex healthcare regulations in the United States.
  • Provided almost 40,000 services to patients, compared to 15,600 services in 2022, representing an increase of over 150%.
  • Filled 8,786 in total pharmacy orders during the year, compared to 3,021 total orders in 2022, representing an increase of 191%.

Visit Newport Beach Wins 'Extraordinaire Award' at the 2024 Rose Parade® with Record-Setting 165-Foot-Long Entry

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Monday, January 8, 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit Newport Beach is elated to announce the prestigious achievement of winning the coveted Extraordinaire Award at the 135th Rose Parade® in Pasadena, California, held on January 1, 2024. The triumphant return of Newport Beach to this globally renowned event after an 18-year hiatus has been marked by the record-breaking float entry, 'Jingle on the Waves,' which not only stood out as the longest float in the parade but has now been recognized with the Extraordinaire Award. The float featured an array of 57,211 floral elements including mums, statice, strawflower, lentils, iris, carnations, seaweed, and various other creative touches representing the Newport Beach spirit.

Key Points: 
  • The third boat was a special Rose Parade Queen tribute which included four former Tournament of Roses® Rose Queens® who currently reside in Newport Beach.
  • "Our winning float, 'Jingle on the Waves,' not only reflects the vibrant spirit of Newport Beach but also harmonizes with the universal language of music celebrated in the 2024 Rose Parade®," says Gary Sherwin, President & CEO of Visit Newport Beach.
  • The historic ties between Newport Beach and the Rose Parade presented by Honda, run deep.
  • Visit Newport Beach is looking forward to continuing this partnership with the Rose Parade is eagerly awaits the years to come!

Hydreight Provides Year-End Review on Significant Growth and Progress

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 8, 2024

The Company achieved many significant accomplishments throughout the year across all aspects of the business.

Key Points: 
  • The Company achieved many significant accomplishments throughout the year across all aspects of the business.
  • Filled 8,786 in total pharmacy orders during the year, compared to 3,021 total orders in 2022, representing an increase of 191%.
  • Shane Madden, CEO of Hydreight commented, “We are building one of the largest mobile clinical network in the United States and 2023 was a transformative year with significant growth across the entire business.
  • On behalf of the Hydreight team, we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!”

Oncolytics Biotech® Recaps 2023 Accomplishments, Provides Outlook for 2024

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Overview: "2023 was an outstanding year for Oncolytics and the development of pelareorep as a potential cancer therapy.

Key Points: 
  • Overview: "2023 was an outstanding year for Oncolytics and the development of pelareorep as a potential cancer therapy.
  • "We believe our cash balance and strong data, supported by our active business development program, position us well for 2024."
  • Together, these data provide a strong foundation to support advancing pelareorep into registrational-track studies, starting in 2024," continued Dr Coffey.
  • 2024 Outlook: Dr. Coffey concluded by saying, "Looking ahead to 2024, we expect to initiate the first Phase 3 study for pelareorep in pancreatic cancer.

Oncolytics Biotech® Recaps 2023 Accomplishments, Provides Outlook for 2024

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Overview: "2023 was an outstanding year for Oncolytics and the development of pelareorep as a potential cancer therapy.

Key Points: 
  • Overview: "2023 was an outstanding year for Oncolytics and the development of pelareorep as a potential cancer therapy.
  • "We believe our cash balance and strong data, supported by our active business development program, position us well for 2024."
  • Together, these data provide a strong foundation to support advancing pelareorep into registrational-track studies, starting in 2024," continued Dr Coffey.
  • 2024 Outlook: Dr. Coffey concluded by saying, "Looking ahead to 2024, we expect to initiate the first Phase 3 study for pelareorep in pancreatic cancer.

The science behind building healthy habits can help you keep your New Year's resolution

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Despite their popularity, up to 80 per cent of resolutions fail, mostly within a few weeks.

Key Points: 
  • Despite their popularity, up to 80 per cent of resolutions fail, mostly within a few weeks.
  • I research the importance of behaviours to health, and write the Become Your Healthiest You blog.

Setting SMART resolutions

  • Using the SMART goal framework (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely) is a good foundation for setting your resolution.
  • Unfortunately, most people set vague resolutions, such as wanting to exercise more, be healthier or lose weight.
  • Also, aim for positive resolutions such as eating more vegetables, in contrast to eating no junk food.
  • In a survey of 1,066 people, those who had approach-oriented resolutions were more likely to be successful.
  • Big, long-term resolutions may be more easily approached by breaking them into smaller ones.
  • However, your resolution also needs to be challenging, as challenging ones result in better performance and are also found to be more satisfying than easier resolutions.
  • Relevant resolutions are more likely to be intrinsic in contrast with extrinsic ones, which are externally motivated (such as getting a promotion, winning a trophy or receiving praise).
  • Extrinsic resolutions tend to be fleeting while intrinsic resolutions are associated with greater well-being and satisfaction.

Succeeding at your resolution

  • In some cases, you may need to change your environment to be more supportive of your resolution.
  • If your resolution requires starting a new habit, combine it with a habit you already do.
  • If you want to start exercising, bundle it with a favourite TV show, podcast or music.
  • People who used temptation bundling with audiobooks were more likely to keep up with their exercise routine.
  • Enlisting the support of others can also help in achieving your resolution.


instrumental support consisting of someone doing something for you, such as driving you to the gym or helping in meal planning;
informational support in the form of someone giving you advice, whether it be from family, friends or professionals such as your doctor or a dietitian;
appraisal support, including evaluation and constructive feedback, which may come from the same people who provide informational support; and
emotional support from people providing love, empathy and caring.

Challenges and setbacks happen

  • Even with proper planning, challenges and setbacks can happen and are a normal part of any process of changing one’s behaviour or attempting something new.
  • Some setbacks may be temporary, such as an illness interrupting your exercise program.
  • Starting a new behaviour can sometimes be a process of trial and error, and learning from setbacks can support future success.


Scott Lear receives funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Hamilton Health Sciences, and has received funding from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Novo Nordisk, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

High-tech Startup Seatrec Wins Support, $1 Million Loan Through American Lending Center

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

It’s a Happy New Year for Seatrec CEO and founder Dr. Yi Chao and his team, with the closing of a $1 million loan through American Lending Center (ALC).

Key Points: 
  • It’s a Happy New Year for Seatrec CEO and founder Dr. Yi Chao and his team, with the closing of a $1 million loan through American Lending Center (ALC).
  • This infusion of capital signifies a step forward for Seatrec’s innovative initiatives as a Climate Tech startup, qualifying for the Climate Tech Finance Program.
  • Seatrec is amongst the first startup tech companies to qualify for the Climate Tech Finance loan guarantee program administered by the State of California.
  • “We’re a private company working with the government to support a high-tech entrepreneur – that’s a basic tenet for both American Lending Center and Sunstone Management.

Flux Power Issues Shareholder Letter and Corporate Update

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLUX ), a developer of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions for electrification of commercial and industrial equipment, today issued a letter to shareholders from Ron Dutt, CEO of Flux Power.

Key Points: 
  • Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLUX ), a developer of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions for electrification of commercial and industrial equipment, today issued a letter to shareholders from Ron Dutt, CEO of Flux Power.
  • On behalf of the entire team at Flux Power, we hope you had a wonderful Holiday Season and wish you a Happy New Year!
  • Throughout the calendar year 2023, Flux Power continued revenue and margin expansion while diligently following our roadmap to achieve consistent profitability and an improved capital structure.
  • Added 8 new customers in 2023, reflecting customers desire to fulfill long-term fleet needs of replacing lead acid battery packs with lithium-ion.