Seniors

ERI and T&N Team for Free E-Waste Recycling Event in Hawaii

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Electronics will be collected as part of a larger recycling event for the Honolulu community as part of the annual Going Green event sponsored by Opala.org .

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  • Electronics will be collected as part of a larger recycling event for the Honolulu community as part of the annual Going Green event sponsored by Opala.org .
  • The electronics recycling portion of the event, sponsored by Sony as part of its sustainability commitment, is free to the public.
  • Sony will also be providing a pair of Sony Open PGA tickets to each consumer that drops off electronics for responsible recycling.
  • It is an honor to provide an event to benefit the good people of Hawaii, said John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI.

American Lending Center Celebrates Successful Opening of Atrium at Liberty Park

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

American Lending Center (ALC), a leading EB-5 regional center, recently celebrated the opening of Atrium at Liberty Park, an assisted living community in Cape Coral.

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  • American Lending Center (ALC), a leading EB-5 regional center, recently celebrated the opening of Atrium at Liberty Park, an assisted living community in Cape Coral.
  • The home has already generated considerable interest with 54 reservations and many residents beginning to move in.
  • As our biggest project to date, the completion and opening of Atrium marks a significant milestone for ALC, said John Shen, ALCs Chief Executive Officer.
  • American Lending Center (ALC) is a licensed finance lender and US Citizenship & Immigration Service designated regional center held by Regional Centers Holding Group.

Kantar and IRI Join Forces to Launch Closed-Loop Solution for CPG Campaign Performance Optimization

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Kantar and IRI today announced the launch of a new closed-loop growth solution for CPG brands that is designed to help achieve superior results throughout the entire advertising cycle.

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  • Kantar and IRI today announced the launch of a new closed-loop growth solution for CPG brands that is designed to help achieve superior results throughout the entire advertising cycle.
  • Actionable audience segmentation: The joint solution enables clients to activate Kantars custom audiences and segmentation programmatically by incorporating IRIs purchase-based audiences.
  • Complete view of campaign impact: This solution allows Kantar clients who are measuring the brand impact of their advertising to also see the immediate impact on CPG sales.
  • By bringing together Kantar Brand Lift Insights and CrossMedia with IRI Lift, marketers will have a complete view of the long-term brand health and short-term brand sales impact of campaigns.

AgeX Therapeutics and Lineage Cell Therapeutics Announce Issuance of U.S. Patent for Method of Generating Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

10,501,723, entitled Methods of Reprogramming Animal Somatic Cells covering what is commonly designated induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) cells.

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  • 10,501,723, entitled Methods of Reprogramming Animal Somatic Cells covering what is commonly designated induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) cells.
  • The issued claims include methods to manufacture pluripotent cells capable of becoming any cell in the body.
  • A video describing the significance of the patent in AgeXs product development is available on the AgeX website.
  • The issuance of this patent highlights Lineages dominant position in the field of cell therapy, stated Brian M. Culley, CEO of Lineage.

Independa Licenses Video Conferencing Technologies to LG

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Remote engagement and care pioneer Independa has licensed video conferencing technologies to LG Business Solutions USA for use with commercial TVs and digital signage displays.

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  • Remote engagement and care pioneer Independa has licensed video conferencing technologies to LG Business Solutions USA for use with commercial TVs and digital signage displays.
  • Building on our long-standing strategic relationship with Independa, this agreement will enable LG to provide a more integrated video conferencing solution and eliminate the need for partners to duplicate costly infrastructure, said Richard Lewis, Vice President, Research and Technology, LG Business Solutions USA.
  • Independa and LG are delivering another industry first, said Kian Saneii, founder and CEO of Independa.
  • Saneii added, Simplicity and ease of use are key factors in all Independa offerings, and LG partners and customers can now enjoy all the benefits of a simplified, fully integrated video conferencing experience on LG commercial TVs.

Keep Mom, Dad, & The Grands’ Home Safe Around the Holidays with the Latest 2020 Technologies

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Monday, December 9, 2019

And, families can feel more confident about mom, dad and the grands living independently, especially around the holidays.

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  • And, families can feel more confident about mom, dad and the grands living independently, especially around the holidays.
  • The year 2020 brings new innovative technologies to enable us to address the unique challenges we face as we age, says Lisa Cini, President / CEO, Mosaic Design Studio and BestLivingTech.com .
  • Hestan Cue Chefs Pot measures the surface temperature of the pan via Bluetooth and is great for braising, poaching, and perfecting dishes.
  • The Wander Alarm Security Alert chimes or vibrates to let you know that a door or window has been opened.

St. Paul Senior Workers Association Contributes $2,000 to the Dakota County Technical College to Combat Shortage of Healthcare Workers

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Monday, December 9, 2019

In an effort to help combat the growing shortage of healthcare workers in the Twin Cities, the St. Paul Senior Workers Association (SPSWA) has contributed $2,000 to the Dakota County Technical Colleges Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant and Practical Nursing programs.

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  • In an effort to help combat the growing shortage of healthcare workers in the Twin Cities, the St. Paul Senior Workers Association (SPSWA) has contributed $2,000 to the Dakota County Technical Colleges Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant and Practical Nursing programs.
  • As professionals in the senior industry, we see first-hand the impact of the healthcare worker shortage, said Annalisha Perez, incoming president of the SPSWA.
  • Amy Eppen, Foundation Development Director for Dakota County Technical College, accepted the donation and said, We are pleased and honored to receive support from the St. Paul Senior Workers Association.
  • Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) was founded in 1970, is in Rosemount and is one of the few technical colleges in Minnesota.

AgeX Therapeutics Issues Year-End Letter to Shareholders

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Monday, December 9, 2019

AgeX Therapeutics , Inc. (AgeX; NYSE American: AGE), a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics for human aging and regeneration, issued a letter to shareholders from Michael D. West, PhD, founder and CEO, and Gregory Bailey, MD, Chairman, reflecting on progress made in AgeXs first year as a public company, as well as current initiatives and future plans.

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  • AgeX Therapeutics , Inc. (AgeX; NYSE American: AGE), a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics for human aging and regeneration, issued a letter to shareholders from Michael D. West, PhD, founder and CEO, and Gregory Bailey, MD, Chairman, reflecting on progress made in AgeXs first year as a public company, as well as current initiatives and future plans.
  • Our belief is that this is about to change through harnessing the power of new cellular and molecular technologies.
  • We established our own accounting and administration capabilities, and ended our shared facilities and services agreement with Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (formerly BioTime, Inc.).
  • We appreciate your support and the dedication of our scientists and employees as we forge a new future for medicine.

Cortexyme Announces Presentation of Data Revealing Link Between Bacterial Pathogen and Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

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Saturday, December 7, 2019

Cortexymes Phase 1 clinical development program for COR388 included cohorts of healthy volunteers and subjects with Alzheimers disease.

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  • Cortexymes Phase 1 clinical development program for COR388 included cohorts of healthy volunteers and subjects with Alzheimers disease.
  • In addition to assessing safety and initial clinical activity, investigators also assessed the level of ApoE fragmentation in the CSF of nine subjects with Alzheimers disease.
  • The APOE gene is known to significantly impact Alzheimers risk, with the APOE2 variant playing a protective role and APOE4 associated with a much higher risk for developing the disease, said Dr. Detke.
  • Cortexyme is targeting a specific, infectious pathogen found in the brain of Alzheimers patients and tied to neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation in animal models.

BUFF STUDIO Globally Launches My Coloring, a Mobile 3D Pixel Art Coloring Book Game

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Friday, December 6, 2019

BUFF STUDIO announced on December 5 that it launched My Coloring, a mobile 3D pixel art coloring book game, in 155 countries simultaneously.

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  • BUFF STUDIO announced on December 5 that it launched My Coloring, a mobile 3D pixel art coloring book game, in 155 countries simultaneously.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191206005162/en/
    BUFF STUDIO launched My Coloring, a mobile 3D pixel art coloring book game, in 155 countries simultaneously.
  • My Coloring is a game that materializes a 3D pixel art coloring book on mobile devices.
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    My Coloring is a game that materializes a 3D pixel art coloring book on mobile devices.