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Emergex Signs Contract of £1.79M with the UK Department of Health and Social Care’s UK Vaccine Network (“UKVN”) to Advance Its Novel Synthetic T Cell-Priming Set-Point Candidate Against Chikungunya Virus

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Friday, November 17, 2023

In the last decade, CHIKV has become a reemerging mosquito-transmitted virus that has spread into Europe, Asia, the Pacific Region, and the Americas, with epidemics causing severe economic impact.

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  • In the last decade, CHIKV has become a reemerging mosquito-transmitted virus that has spread into Europe, Asia, the Pacific Region, and the Americas, with epidemics causing severe economic impact.
  • The programme is intended to position Emergex for entry to the clinic by its completion, ready to begin a Phase-1 clinical trial.
  • Subsequently, Emergex achieved all milestones priming the CHIKV candidate for progression to the next stage of its preclinical development.
  • A Phase-2 trial for CoronaTcP and a Phase-1 trial for a Universal Influenza vaccine candidate are planned in H1 2024.

Violence over Water Increases Globally According to New Data from Pacific Institute Water Conflict Chronology

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Water Conflict Chronology, created by the Pacific Institute during the 1980s, is the world’s most comprehensive open-source database on water-related violence.

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  • The Water Conflict Chronology, created by the Pacific Institute during the 1980s, is the world’s most comprehensive open-source database on water-related violence.
  • The database includes verified instances where water or water systems have been a trigger, weapon, or target or casualty of violence.
  • With today’s update, the Water Conflict Chronology now includes over 1,630 cases and shows a clear worsening trend of water-related violence during recent decades.
  • Figure 1 shows the overall increase in the number of events in the Water Conflict Chronology between 2000 and 2023.

Ambarella Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call to be Held November 30, 2023

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA), an edge AI semiconductor company, today announced it will hold its third quarter fiscal year 2024 earnings conference call on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA), an edge AI semiconductor company, today announced it will hold its third quarter fiscal year 2024 earnings conference call on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
  • The company will issue its earnings release after the market closes that same day.
  • When dialing in for the live call, the PIN number must be provided to access the call.
  • The live webcast of the conference call, and a webcast replay, will be available at: http://investor.ambarella.com/events.cfm

ITS Logistics November Port Rail Ramp Index: Supply Chain Industry Urged to Closely Monitor Trade Route Disruptions at the Suez and Panama Canal

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Monday, November 13, 2023

This month, for the first time in the index's history, all modes across all regions are at normal operations.

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  • This month, for the first time in the index's history, all modes across all regions are at normal operations.
  • “Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East also has the potential to affect vessel flow through the Suez Canal.
  • The ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index forecasts port container and dray operations for the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf regions.
  • Visit here for a full comprehensive copy of the index with expected forecasts for the US port and rail ramps.

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort Selects Agilysys Hospitality Technology To Expertly Deliver Luxury Experiences, Elevate Guest Returns and Manage Residence Rentals and Spa Operations

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Monday, December 18, 2023

The tranquility of the Pacific Ocean and its idyllic setting is one of the main reasons thousands of people stay at and return to British Columbia’s Black Rock Oceanfront Resort each year.

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  • The tranquility of the Pacific Ocean and its idyllic setting is one of the main reasons thousands of people stay at and return to British Columbia’s Black Rock Oceanfront Resort each year.
  • Black Rock Oceanfront Resort chose state-of-the-art hospitality solutions from Agilysys to help them create these personalized hospitality moments.
  • “We were looking for a partner to help us rise above the rest,” said Adele Larkin, general manager, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort.
  • Situated on the traditional lands of the Ucluelet First Nation, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is actively striving to become a zero-waste hotel.

Navy Federal Credit Union Honors ‘Students of the Year’ With ROTC All-American Program Scholarships

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Navy Federal Credit Union announced today that it selected the top Air Force, Army and Navy/Marine students as the three ROTC All-American Scholarship Program Students of the Year .

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  • Navy Federal Credit Union announced today that it selected the top Air Force, Army and Navy/Marine students as the three ROTC All-American Scholarship Program Students of the Year .
  • Launched six years ago, the program honors the nation’s best and brightest ROTC seniors in all branches of military service.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231213565594/en/
    Navy Federal selected the top Air Force, Army and Navy/Marine students as the three ROTC All-American Scholarship Program Students of the Year.
  • Navy Federal has received nearly 1,000 ROTC student nominations through its scholarship program since 2018.

PsiQuantum Announces New Government Advisory Board with Decades of Combined Public Service Across the White House, Departments of Defense and Commerce, Intelligence Community, and the U.S. Congress

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Although currently focused on priorities pertaining to U.S. Government, PsiQuantum plans to expand the Government Advisory Board to include leaders from other allied nations as well.

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  • Although currently focused on priorities pertaining to U.S. Government, PsiQuantum plans to expand the Government Advisory Board to include leaders from other allied nations as well.
  • (Photos: PsiQuantum)
    The creation of the Government Advisory Board is a natural progression of the company’s longstanding partnerships with the U.S. and allied governments.
  • Through this Board, PsiQuantum will also be better placed to continue its work developing public-private partnerships across the U.S. and allied governments.
  • “We are grateful for the deep experience and perspective that each member of the Government Advisory Board will be able to share.

Biodiversity Highlighted at Dongying’s Birdwatching Event

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Friday, November 17, 2023

With its temperate, semi-humid continental monsoon climate, the Yellow River Delta is an important stop for millions of migratory birds.

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  • With its temperate, semi-humid continental monsoon climate, the Yellow River Delta is an important stop for millions of migratory birds.
  • Wignaraja also praised the bird and wetland preservation efforts undertaken by Dongying, where the Yellow River flows into the Bohai Sea.
  • One of the measures taken is increasing funds to support ecological restoration projects regarding water supplements, cordgrass treatment, and offshore biodiversity conservation.
  • The birdwatching season event, which spans for nearly two months, includes a photography competition, a birdwatching competition and conferences focusing on biodiversity and bird protection.

University of Phoenix Leaders Present at PACRAO Annual Conference Event Focused on Advancing Knowledge of Professionals Engaged in Enrollment and Academic Services

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Booker was also one of the closing speakers at the conference giving an “Ed Talk” on the impact of PACRAO on the higher education community.

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  • Booker was also one of the closing speakers at the conference giving an “Ed Talk” on the impact of PACRAO on the higher education community.
  • Leaders from University of Phoenix are active in leadership roles with PACRAO as well.
  • McQuarie is a past vice president of diversity development of PACRAO and currently serves as Faculty for the Leadership Development Institute.
  • Marc Booker, Ph.D., Vice Provost of Strategy at University of Phoenix, is a past president of PACRAO and serves as Dean for the Leadership Development Institute of PACRAO.

Compass' Sally Forster Jones and Tomer Fridman Launch Final Phase at Ultra-Luxe Boutique High-Rise Beverly West

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Monday, December 18, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emaar Properties has tapped Sally Forster Jones of Sally Forster Jones Group at Compass and Tomer Fridman and Amir Ensani of The Fridman Group International at Compass to take over sales for the final release of homes at Beverly West, an ultra-luxury 22-story boutique high-rise consisting of only 35 light-filled homes.

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  • "We are incredibly honored to represent a project of such importance for the Los Angeles luxury high-rise market," said Fridman.
  • "Beverly West presents a unique opportunity to own an 'estate alternative' residence with unparalleled views and a level of service and artisanship of unprecedented design caliber.
  • "Beverly West is unlike any other residential tower in all of Los Angeles," said Forster Jones.
  • "I am thrilled to be representing the sale of the final phase of this never-before-seen collection alongside my esteemed colleagues.