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The William, Jeff & Jennifer Gross Family Foundation Donates More Than $18 Million to Non-Profits in 2023

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The $465 million-asset Gross Family Foundation – among the largest private foundations in Orange County -- continued its support of five general categories of organizations that directly impact the people and communities in which they serve, whether locally in California, or globally in developing nations: healthcare; education and the arts; global development and humanitarian relief; the environment; and community support.

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  • "Jennifer, Jeff and I are pleased to continue our tradition of giving to organizations that provide immeasurable benefits to the communities they serve," said Mr.
  • Gross, a philanthropist, author and the co-founder of Newport Beach-based, fixed income asset manager PIMCO.
  • Gross established the PIMCO Foundation, which has since expanded to three global PIMCO Foundations that have granted more than $49 million to support nonprofit organizations worldwide.
  • The following non-profits received donations of more than $1 million from the William, Jeff & Jennifer Gross Family Foundation in 2023:

Dogs are incredible – if unlikely – allies in conservation

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Sunday, January 7, 2024

Think hunting dogs, herding dogs, police dogs or search and rescue dogs.

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  • Think hunting dogs, herding dogs, police dogs or search and rescue dogs.
  • But have you heard of conservation dogs?
  • Conservation dogs fall mainly into two categories: guardian dogs and sniffer dogs (also called scent, detection or detector dogs).

The nose that knows

  • The film is based on the true story of Maremma dogs, trained to protect little penguins from foxes on Middle Island near Warrnambool in southwest Victoria.
  • The penguin population had dwindled to fewer than ten before the Maremma dogs got involved.
  • They can be trained to find animals or plants, or “indirect” signs animals have left behind such as poo or feathers.


Sniffer dogs have been trained for various missions such as:
finding rare and endangered species
detecting invasive animals during eradication or containment such as fire ants or snakes
locating pest plants
supporting wildlife surveys by detecting scats (poo), urine, vomit, nests, carcasses and even diseases.
They have worked in extreme conditions on land (including on sub-Antarctic islands) and at sea, and can even detect scent located underground. Sniffer dogs have also trained to recognise individual animals such as tigers by scent.

The ultimate scent detection machine

  • A much larger proportion (seven to 40 times larger) of the dog’s brain is dedicated to decoding scent.
  • Dogs analyse the air from each of their nostrils independently, detecting tiny variations in scent concentration.
  • Besides being the ultimate scent detection machine, dogs are great ambassadors for conservation – melting hearts all the way to Hollywood.



Finding the right candidate for the job

  • Trainers use toys and play as a reward, so dogs learn to associate this reward with the target scent.
  • It’s so easy that the scent-learning part of the job is usually the quickest.
  • And if the dog had a troubled background before being rescued, rehabilitation is the most time-consuming and difficult component of the training.

What type of dog can become a sniffer dog?

  • The most important aspect of the association learning process is having the right dog – one with obsessive behaviour.
  • And any breed, sex and age of dog can present this personality type.


Read more:
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Top jobs for conservation dogs


Meet dogs working in conservation around the world:
detecting orca poo
making and keeping World Heritage-listed islands and Antarctica pristine
wildlife search and rescue
working as guardians
containing fire ants
leading weed eradication on land or water
monitoring wind farms
finding vomit (rejected owl pellets, to be precise)
supporting environmental assessments
helping Tasmanian devils find mates
detecting diseases.
These are just a few of the dogs making a difference in our fight to protect biodiversity. But we have barely scratched the surface of their potential!
Romane H Cristescu works for Detection Dogs for Conservation, at the University of the Sunshine Coast. She is receiving external funding through multiple government-funded, foundation association, not-for-profit group, and research council grants. She is a founding member and current executive of the Australasian Conservation Dogs Network.

Amer Sports, Inc. Announces Filing of Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Amer Sports, Inc. (“Amer Sports”), a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, announced today that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-1 (the “Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of its ordinary shares.

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  • Amer Sports, Inc. (“Amer Sports”), a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, announced today that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-1 (the “Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of its ordinary shares.
  • The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined.
  • The proposed offering will be made only by means of a prospectus, which forms a part of the Registration Statement.
  • The Registration Statement relating to the proposed offering has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective.

Which zoo animals are most active in winter and what times are best to see them?

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

The winter holidays have started, families are gathered – so where can you go to fuel the imagination and get some fresh air?

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  • The winter holidays have started, families are gathered – so where can you go to fuel the imagination and get some fresh air?
  • Here are ten animals to look out for on a winter visit to the zoo:

1. Amur tiger


In the wild, Amur tigers live in northern China and Russia so are used to the cold, making them more active during our winter months. These endangered animals are crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk), so I would head over to see them towards the end of your day at the zoo. There are currently 40 Amur tigers living in 17 UK zoos.

2. Grey wolf


Native to Eurasia, the US, Canada and Greenland, the grey wolf lives in many different habitats, including places where temperatures drop as low as -40°C. Grey wolves can communicate across up to ten miles using individually recognisable howls. They also howl during the breeding season (February-March), so you might be lucky and hear them in the zoo during late winter or early spring.

3. Bison


In the wild, bison live in northern Europe and Russia as well as in the US and Canada, so they cope well in UK winters. These animals will be foraging for most of the day, and are likely to be out in all weathers.

4. Red panda


Wild red pandas live in the forests of the Himalayas and China, between 2,500m and 4,800m above sea level. These endangered animals will be active around feeding time – check the zoo’s schedule so you can time your visit to watch them climb down from their treetop snooze spot.

5. Red squirrel


Native to the UK, these cute mammals are already used to British winter conditions. There are still places where you can see them in the wild, such as the Isle of Wight and Scottish woodlands. But their numbers have been in decline since grey squirrels from the US were introduced in the 19th century. Some zoos in the UK are part of a captive breeding and release programme, working to restore their numbers in the wild.

6. Polar bear


It won’t come as a surprise that this much-loved winter animal is on our list – and you should see playful polar bears swimming and splashing around in their pools a lot more in winter. Four UK zoos house them: Peak Wildlife Park near Stoke-on-Trent, Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, Highland Wildlife Park in Cairngorms National Park, and Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park in Ipswich.

7. Snow leopard


The name gives this one away as another big cat that likes the cold. Snow leopards live in the rugged mountains of central Asia. They are quite elusive so spotting them, even in zoos in the winter, may be a challenge. However, if you aim for late afternoon, you’re more likely to be rewarded.

8. Penguin


A lot of penguins found in UK zoos are not from the freezing Antarctic. African and Humboldt penguins, for example, are from much warmer regions of the southern hemisphere. But that doesn’t stop them wanting to engage with zoo visitors through the windows while swimming in winter – just like those from colder climates, such as the gentoo penguins shown here at Belfast Zoo.

9. Reindeer


The reindeer you see at the zoo may be getting some rest before they make their estimated 31-hour journey of 41 million miles to deliver all the presents on Christmas Eve. Males shed their antlers in autumn and winter, while females keep theirs until spring – meaning that Santa’s sleigh is probably pulled by female reindeer.

10. Reptile house (to defrost)

  • There is nothing better than a reptile house or aquarium to help you defrost after being outside.
  • The animals housed here need warm conditions to survive, so the whole area normally feels warm.


Samantha Ward does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Detroit Tigers Unleash Second-Largest Video Display in Baseball from Daktronics

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Friday, December 15, 2023

BROOKINGS, S.D., Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revamping and replacing a previous installation in Detroit, Michigan, Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has once again partnered with the Detroit Tigers to deliver the second-largest main video display in baseball’s major leagues at Comerica Park. Five additional displays will be installed along the fascia, dugout and line score locations ahead of the 2024 baseball season.

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  • BROOKINGS, S.D., Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revamping and replacing a previous installation in Detroit, Michigan, Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has once again partnered with the Detroit Tigers to deliver the second-largest main video display in baseball’s major leagues at Comerica Park.
  • Five additional displays will be installed along the fascia, dugout and line score locations ahead of the 2024 baseball season.
  • The new second-largest display in baseball in the United States will replace the current outfield display at Comerica Park and feature more than 15,000 square feet of digital canvas featuring 14.1 million pixels.
  • The display itself measures approximately 67 feet high by 185 feet wide with a lower component measuring nearly 35 feet high by 96 feet high to create a single outfield display.

Puma Extends Lynx Gold Trend to Over 4km at Williams Brook

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

New high-grade gold veins sampled at the Tiger Gold Zone (TGZ) returned 19.90 g/t gold and 14.50 g/t gold, confirming continuous high-grade gold mineralization over 1.5 km.

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  • New high-grade gold veins sampled at the Tiger Gold Zone (TGZ) returned 19.90 g/t gold and 14.50 g/t gold, confirming continuous high-grade gold mineralization over 1.5 km.
  • A new prospective area, the Cheetah Gold Zone (“CHGZ”), discovered 3km along strike from the Tiger Gold Zone, returned 6.69 g/t gold in initial trenching operations.
  • A total of 1,135 samples were collected within 54 new trenches along the NE trending mineralized Gold Corridor that extends now for 4 km from the Lynx Gold Zone to the new Cheetah Gold Zone (“CHGZ”), which includes the Tiger Gold Zone (Figure 1).
  • Surface exploration work this summer, along the Lynx Gold Trend, expanded the Tiger Gold Zone (TGZ), a gold showing identified last year located 350 m away from the LGZ, for continuous gold mineralization of more than 1.5km.

It’s Time to Explore Japanese Culture in The Palm Beaches: History, Art, Cuisine, and More

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Today, The Palm Beaches continues to recognize its international roots by celebrating Japanese culture throughout the community.

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  • Today, The Palm Beaches continues to recognize its international roots by celebrating Japanese culture throughout the community.
  • From visiting the stunning new exhibition to immersive art, music, and history lessons, there are numerous opportunities to experience Japanese culture in The Palm Beaches.
  • Learn about some of the organizations spotlighting Japanese culture in 2023 and 2024 below.
  • Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach): The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is a center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida.

Haystax: Premier Security Platform for 2023 College Football Bowl Game Host Cities

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the excitement builds for this year's highly anticipated college football bowl games, organizers are taking unprecedented steps to ensure the safety and security of host cities and that of players, staff, and fans.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the excitement builds for this year's highly anticipated college football bowl games, organizers are taking unprecedented steps to ensure the safety and security of host cities and that of players, staff, and fans.
  • Haystax's advanced security platform combines innovative analytics, threat intelligence, and risk management capabilities to deliver a comprehensive solution tailored to the unique challenges posed by large-scale events.
  • Scalability: Haystax's security solution is scalable to accommodate the unique challenges of large-scale events, providing a robust and reliable framework for the college football bowl games.
  • As college football fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming bowl games, they can rest assured that Haystax's innovative security platform will be working diligently behind the scenes to safeguard the integrity and safety of these celebrated events.

Mosquito Sex Just Got Interesting: EPA goes national with new biocontrol method

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just registered a method to reduce mosquito bites using - believe it or not - male mosquitoes.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just registered a method to reduce mosquito bites using - believe it or not - male mosquitoes.
  • "If enough eggs don't hatch, then the mosquito population goes down," says Dr. Stephen Dobson, the MosquitoMate founder and CEO.
  • The newly approved method does not use genetic modification (i.e., it's non-GMO) and is listed as an organic product.
  • The Tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is originally from Asia and arrived in 1985 in a shipload of used tires.

Jostens Unveils Louisiana State University’s 2023 Women’s Basketball National Championship Ring

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Minneapolis, MN, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jostens, the nation’s leading provider of custom, hand-crafted championship jewelry, has designed the National Championship Ring for Louisiana State University’s women’s basketball team.

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  • Minneapolis, MN, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jostens, the nation’s leading provider of custom, hand-crafted championship jewelry, has designed the National Championship Ring for Louisiana State University’s women’s basketball team.
  • “Jostens is honored to share in this celebration with a one-of-a-kind ring that will forever commemorate this team’s legacy – the largest college championship ring Jostens has ever produced.”
    This impressive ring celebrates the Tigers’ incredible season with stunning hand-set stones and masterful storytelling.
  • Its sheer size reflects the team’s charisma — it’s the largest college championship ring ever created by Jostens.
  • In addition to this National Championship Ring, players and staff members received the Official National Championship Ring from the NCAA.