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Laura Weidner Assumes New Role as Chief Advocacy & Government Relations Officer at the Epilepsy Foundation

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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BOWIE, Md., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Epilepsy Foundation today announced that Laura Weidner, Esq., has been promoted to Chief Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for her ongoing work to elevate advocacy for the 3.4 million people — and their families — in the U.S. living with the epilepsies. Since she joined the Foundation in 2018 as vice president of Government Relations & Advocacy, Weidner has spearheaded the organization's strategy on federal and state-level policy, as well as legal advocacy and grassroots engagement. In this new role, she will build on those efforts to improve access to care, end epilepsy-related discrimination, promote public health and education, and fuel research through advocacy efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Since she joined the Foundation in 2018 as vice president of Government Relations & Advocacy, Weidner has spearheaded the organization's strategy on federal and state-level policy, as well as legal advocacy and grassroots engagement.
  • In this new role, she will build on those efforts to improve access to care, end epilepsy-related discrimination, promote public health and education, and fuel research through advocacy efforts.
  • "Since joining the Epilepsy Foundation, Laura has embodied the essence of our mission by advocating for policies that effect systemic change and address challenges that come with living with epilepsy," said Bernice Martin Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Epilepsy Foundation.
  • Before that, she worked in government affairs at the Child Welfare League of America for three years.

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Garners Legislative Support for Expanding Patient Oral Health Access

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An advocacy campaign led by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) successfully garnered broad bipartisan political support within Congress to improve access to oral health care primarily for children served by the Medicaid program and for people with disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An advocacy campaign led by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) successfully garnered broad bipartisan political support within Congress to improve access to oral health care primarily for children served by the Medicaid program and for people with disabilities.
  • Policy makers asked that CMS work to expand access to oral health surgeries by allowing dental care to be provided in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs).
  • As of January 1, 2023, hospitals can more easily provide for needed oral health surgeries.
  • The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is the recognized authority on children's oral health.

HKBN Announces Solid FY22 Annual Results

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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HONG KONG, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HKBN Ltd. ("HKBN" or the "Company"; SEHK stock code: 1310) announced solid operational and financial results for the year ended 31 August 2022 ("FY22"). Amid challenging conditions like COVID-19's fifth wave hitting Hong Kong's economy hard and a tougher economic landscape, HKBN demonstrated its strong resilience and delivered a solid set of results in FY22, buoyed by its integration synergies, strategic partnerships and Infinite-play. Key highlights of FY22 results include:

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  • HONG KONG, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HKBN Ltd. ("HKBN" or the "Company"; SEHK stock code: 1310) announced solid operational and financial results for the year ended 31 August 2022 ("FY22").
  • Amid challenging conditions like COVID-19's fifth wave hitting Hong Kong's economy hard and a tougher economic landscape, HKBN demonstrated its strong resilience and delivered a solid set of results in FY22, buoyed by its integration synergies, strategic partnerships and Infinite-play.
  • Key highlights of FY22 results include:
    Despite the challenging economic environment, revenue grew year-on-year at 1% to $11,626 million.
  • *On 3 January 2022, HKBN completed the disposal of 60% of the issued share capital of HKBN JOS (SINGAPORE) PTE.

Three Garden Road Attains BEAM Plus Platinum with Hong Kong's Highest Score

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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HONG KONG, Oct 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Three Garden Road, one of the landmark properties owned by Champion Real Estate Investment Trust ("Champion REIT" or the "Trust"; stock code: 2778), has awarded the Platinum rating under BEAM Plus for Existing Buildings V.2.0.

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  • HONG KONG, Oct 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Three Garden Road, one of the landmark properties owned by Champion Real Estate Investment Trust ("Champion REIT" or the "Trust"; stock code: 2778), has awarded the Platinum rating under BEAM Plus for Existing Buildings V.2.0.
  • with the highest score in Hong Kong.
  • Three Garden Road has therefore become double platinum ratings for both BEAM Plus and WELL building standards.
  • These include two Hong Kong landmark properties, Three Garden Road and Langham Place, as well as joint venture stake in 66 Shoe Lane in Central London.

Champion REIT Partners with St. James' Settlement in Summer Movie Screening for SEN Children

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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The event targeted underprivileged families living in Tin Shui Wai and their children with special educational needs (SEN), including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), etc.

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  • The event targeted underprivileged families living in Tin Shui Wai and their children with special educational needs (SEN), including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), etc.
  • It remains committed to working with non-profit organisations to create shared values and provide assistance to those in need in the community.
  • About Champion REIT (Stock Code: 2778)
    Champion Real Estate Investment Trust is a trust formed to own and invest in income producing office and retail properties.
  • Since 2015, the Trust has been included in the Constituent of Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index of Hang Seng Indexes.

Champion REIT Announces 2022 Interim Results

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Friday, August 19, 2022
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HONG KONG, Aug 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (Stock Code: 2778), the owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announces its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2022.

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  • HONG KONG, Aug 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (Stock Code: 2778), the owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announces its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2022.
  • Occupancy of the property was affected by relocation and downsizing of tenants, falling to 83.8% as at 30 June 2022.
  • The mall remained fully occupied as at 30 June 2022 notwithstanding the difficult operating environment of the retail market.
  • About Champion REIT (Stock Code: 2778)
    Champion Real Estate Investment Trust is a trust formed to own and invest in income producing office and retail properties.

Ethiopian American Civic Council: H.R. 6600 - Ethiopia Stabilization, Peace, and Democracy Act will not fulfill the stated purpose nor resolve the current crisis in Ethiopia

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Monday, February 21, 2022
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DENVER, Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethiopian American Civic Council (EACC) released the following statement from EACC Chairman and Co-Founder Deacon Yoseph Tafari.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethiopian American Civic Council (EACC) released the following statement from EACC Chairman and Co-Founder Deacon Yoseph Tafari.
  • HR6600 Ethiopia Stabilization, Peace Act will not fulfill the stated purpose nor resolve the current crisis in Ethiopia.
  • 6600 further sidesteps critical Human Right abuses perpetrated by TPLF as reported by UNHCR and Ethiopian Human Right Council."
  • 6600 - Ethiopia Stabilization, Peace, and Democracy Act will not fulfill the stated purpose nor resolve the current crisis in Ethiopia.

Champion REIT Announces 2021 Annual Results

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Monday, February 21, 2022
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HONG KONG, Feb 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (stock code: 2778), the owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announces its financial results for year ended 31 December 2021.

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  • HONG KONG, Feb 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (stock code: 2778), the owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announces its financial results for year ended 31 December 2021.
  • Amid the gloomy market conditions, Champion REIT recorded a drop in distributable income by 3.3% to HK$1,503 million and distribution per unit ("DPU") declined 8.7% to HK$0.2279.
  • Three Garden Road recorded a shrank of the rental income by 3.8% to HK$1,460 million in 2021 (2020: HK$1,518 million).
  • About Champion REIT (stock code: 2778)
    Champion Real Estate Investment Trust is a trust formed to own and invest in income producing office and retail properties.

Langham Place Mall Becomes First Property to Achieve EDGE Green Building Certification in Hong Kong

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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This makes Langham Place the first property in Hong Kong to attain this EDGE rating by its global certification services provider Sintali-SGS consortium.

Key Points: 
  • This makes Langham Place the first property in Hong Kong to attain this EDGE rating by its global certification services provider Sintali-SGS consortium.
  • As the first Hong Kong property to be bestowed the EDGE green building certification, Langham Place Mall succeeded in attaining its requirement by having at least 20% reduction in energy and water consumption, and embodied energy in materials.
  • Thomas Saunders, Managing Director at Sintali, said, "We are proud to have certified Langham Place Mall as it serves as an example in the community of what is possible with green buildings.
  • These include two Hong Kong landmark properties, Three Garden Road and Langham Place, as well as joint venture stake in 66 Shoe Lane in Central London.

Champion REIT Announces Opening of LANGHAM BEAUTY

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Champion Real Estate Investment Trust ("Champion REIT" or "Trust") (Stock Code: 2778), owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announced the opening of the brand-new beauty concept store - LANGHAM BEAUTY in Langham Place Mall.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Champion Real Estate Investment Trust ("Champion REIT" or "Trust") (Stock Code: 2778), owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announced the opening of the brand-new beauty concept store - LANGHAM BEAUTY in Langham Place Mall.
  • Located on level 1 of the mall and housing internationally renowned beauty brands, including ARMANI BEAUTY, DIOR BEAUTY, ESTEE LAUDER, LANCOME and SHISEIDO, LANGHAM BEAUTY represents a new presence of beauty in town and unveils an exquisite shopping experience with an immersive and dynamic forest-like interior design.
  • In view of this tremendous achievement, LANGHAM BEAUTY, debuted on 21 November 2021, has also prepared a series of exciting opening offers together with 20 beauty brands.
  • During the opening period (from 21 November 2021 to 19 December 2021), LANGHAM BEAUTY will present over 100 exclusive makeup and skincare sets of attractive savings of up to 72% at its physical store, while 10 of which will be available on "Langham Place x LANGHAM BEAUTY eSTORE" as well.