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DPHARM Launches its 11th Annual Clinical Trials Innovation Conference with Patient Co-Chairs and More from the Conference Forum

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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"We are delighted to feature patient representation in leadership roles co-chairing sessions at DPHARM," said Valerie Bowling, Executive Director, DPHARM.

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  • "We are delighted to feature patient representation in leadership roles co-chairing sessions at DPHARM," said Valerie Bowling, Executive Director, DPHARM.
  • Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, who will present his views on innovation in a post-COVID world.
  • Lisa Coleman, PhD, New York University, who will unpack the relationship between unconscious bias and its impact on innovation.
  • "DPHARM has long been a critical gathering place for those seeking to advance innovative solutions in medicine development," said Craig Lipset, Advisor and Founder, Clinical Innovation Partners and DPHARM Advisor.

Sapphiros, a Next-Generation Diagnostics Platform, Announces Executive Appointments

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Mr. Gladwell and Dr. Armes will work alongside Sapphiros Executive Chairman Namal Nawana to provide strategic and operational support to the platforms growing portfolio of innovative, high-growth diagnostics capabilities.

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  • Mr. Gladwell and Dr. Armes will work alongside Sapphiros Executive Chairman Namal Nawana to provide strategic and operational support to the platforms growing portfolio of innovative, high-growth diagnostics capabilities.
  • The appointment of Dr. Armes is effective immediately, and Mr. Gladwell will join the company on August 23rd.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Mark and Niall to Sapphiros as we advance our mission to support the next generation of diagnostics by focusing on innovative, patient-centric technologies, said Mr. Nawana.
  • Their unique experiences and perspectives will further enable Sapphiros to identify and add value to the worlds most innovative diagnostic technologies.

Enrolling Now: MUSE Global School - Calabasas - Open for private, in-person learning Fall 2021

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental advocate and author Suzy Amis Cameron, and noted filmmaker and explorer James Cameron, announce MUSE Global School - Calabasas will be open for in-person learning Fall 2021 for Early Childhood Education (ECE) through 5th Grade Students.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental advocate and author Suzy Amis Cameron, and noted filmmaker and explorer James Cameron, announce MUSE Global School - Calabasas will be open for in-person learning Fall 2021 for Early Childhood Education (ECE) through 5th Grade Students.
  • Unique educational programs that focus on the whole child is what sets MUSE Global School - Calabasas apart.
  • MUSE Global School - Calabasas is now accepting enrollment applications for Fall 2021.
  • MUSE Global School is inspired by the award-winning MUSE School and an in-person extension of MUSE Virtual.

Renowned Journalist and Author Malcolm Gladwell Podcast “Revisionist History” Focuses on HBCU Dillard Univ.; Exposes Hypocrisy of Well-known Annual College Ranking System

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Canadian writers, UNCF, Malcolm Gladwell, Dillard University, Writers, Historically black colleges and universities, Education in Louisiana, Black Ivy League, Revisionist history, Revisionist history, Dillard

Dillard, based in New Orleans, is a UNCF (United Negro College Fund)-member HBCU and is part of the Black Ivy League.

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  • Dillard, based in New Orleans, is a UNCF (United Negro College Fund)-member HBCU and is part of the Black Ivy League.
  • The podcast series Revisionist History is Gladwells journey through the overlooked and misunderstood, as he explains.
  • On July 1, he kicked off the two-part series on racism in college rankings, which leads to the second episode featuring Dillard University.
  • Malcolm Gladwell uses his platform not only to emphasize this point, but to point out where philanthropy would make the greatest impact.

Satellite Healthcare Named to Parity.org Best Companies for Women to Advance List for Two Consecutive Years

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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Satellite Healthcare, a not-for-profit kidney care company, has been named to the Parity.org Best Companies for Women to Advance List 2021.

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  • Satellite Healthcare, a not-for-profit kidney care company, has been named to the Parity.org Best Companies for Women to Advance List 2021.
  • Jeff Goffman, Satellite Healthcare CEO, expressed, Its an honor to be included on the Parity.org list for the second consecutive year.
  • The companies that are on the 2021 list of Best Companies for Women to Advance are shining examples of companies that actually walk the talk and are helping create equal representation, now.
  • Parity.org established the Best Companies for Women to Advance List to recognize organizations that have benefits, policies, and programs that are particularly beneficial for women to advance in the workplace.

Veterans Affairs Canada announces funding for research study at Dalhousie University's Dallaire Institute

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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The Dallaire Institute has received $1,060,000 to conduct a five-year national research study, examining the mental health effects of exposure to child soldiers during military service.

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  • The Dallaire Institute has received $1,060,000 to conduct a five-year national research study, examining the mental health effects of exposure to child soldiers during military service.
  • "With this extraordinary support from Veterans Affairs Canada, the Dallaire Institute will be able to conduct first-of-its-kind research and advocacy to better understand and potentially treat and even prevent moral injury as it relates to our own Canadian Armed Forces.
  • General Romeo Dallaire, Founder of the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security
    "The Dallaire Institute is one of the world's leading organizations working to prevent children from being recruited into conflict.
  • Thank you to Veterans Affairs Canada for their generous investment in critical research that will inform practices to support Veterans and military personnel who have been exposed to child soldiers."

Canadian Radio Broadcasters Join Together to Amplify Indigenous Voices with A DAY TO LISTEN, June 30

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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In partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) , A DAY TO LISTEN is dedicated to sharing stories from Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors, elders, musicians, and teachers throughout the day from 6 a.m. 6 p.m. (local time).

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  • In partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) , A DAY TO LISTEN is dedicated to sharing stories from Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors, elders, musicians, and teachers throughout the day from 6 a.m. 6 p.m. (local time).
  • The collaboration follows the public announcement thatthe remains of 215 childrenwereburied at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.
  • With more than 400 radio stations participating, spanning different markets, regions, and formats, A DAY TO LISTEN aims to leverage the power of radio to enact real change and begin to set a course for a better future.
  • "We hope that A DAY TO LISTEN, and the ongoing work that we do at DWF, begins a new chapter in our reconciliation journey so that no Canadian is ever shocked again by the horrors inflicted upon Indigenous Peoples."

ROSINBOMB™ Featured in Exclusive Interview With Tommy Chong on CannabisRadio.com - Discusses Collaboration

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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In celebration of the launch, Tommy was a featured guest on CannabisRadio.coms Blunt Business Show which can be heard here .

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  • In celebration of the launch, Tommy was a featured guest on CannabisRadio.coms Blunt Business Show which can be heard here .
  • During the interview Tommy expressed is excitement for this exclusive collaboration in which his personal artwork and handwritten signature adorn each Rosinbomb Tommy Chong Rocket, This rosin press does everything people use to do manually.
  • Rosinbombs CEO, Fred Angelopoulos said, Tommy Chong stands among the very few true Industry and Cultural icons within our industry.
  • Ryan Mayer, Founder & President of Rosinbomb said, Working with Tommy Chong is a testament to his legacy and our future.

JHR announces winner of 2021 Indigenous Youth Reporter Award

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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b'TORONTO, May 20, 2021 /CNW/ - Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is pleased to announce Kanyen\'keh:ka photographer, filmmaker, and journalist Shelby Lisk as the winner of its 2nd Annual Award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter.

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  • b'TORONTO, May 20, 2021 /CNW/ - Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is pleased to announce Kanyen\'keh:ka photographer, filmmaker, and journalist Shelby Lisk as the winner of its 2nd Annual Award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter.
  • As a journalist and artist, Lisk is interested in exploring contemporary issues in Indigenous and mixed-race identity.\nThe award was announced yesterday at a virtual ceremony in which eminent Indigenous journalists and writers Tanya Talaga, Karyn Pugliese, Angela Sterritt, and Ryan McMahon also spoke about the evolution of Indigenous journalism.
  • They said that while much progress has been made, there is still a lot of work to do.\nTanya Talaga sat alongside Karyn Pugliese and Ryan McMahon on the jury for JHR\'s Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter Award, and congratulated Lisk on her win.\n"Your work really is such a leader.
  • We are grateful to RBC for its support of the award through its Future Launch program.

Ontario Creates Announces 16 Trillium Book Award Finalists

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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b'TORONTO, May 11, 2021 /CNW/ - Ontario Creates, an agency of the government of Ontario, is proud to present the finalists for the 2021 Trillium Book Award, the province\'s most prestigious literary prize.\nSixteen titles from Ontario\'s top literary talent are on this year\'s Trillium Book Award shortlists in French and English, and spanning all genres.

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  • b'TORONTO, May 11, 2021 /CNW/ - Ontario Creates, an agency of the government of Ontario, is proud to present the finalists for the 2021 Trillium Book Award, the province\'s most prestigious literary prize.\nSixteen titles from Ontario\'s top literary talent are on this year\'s Trillium Book Award shortlists in French and English, and spanning all genres.
  • "On behalf of the province and the people of Ontario, I applaud and congratulate all the Trillium Book Award finalists for their contributions, and achieving this recognition for their outstanding work.
  • "\nThe Trillium Book Award / Prix Trillium encourages excellence in literature by investing in Ontario-based writers.
  • Three titles have been short-listed for the Trillium Book Award for Children\'s Literature in French language, which is awarded in alternating years with the Trillium Book Awards for Poetry in French language.