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Brown & Brown, Inc. announces sale of certain third-party administer businesses and enters into long-term strategic relationship with Davies Group Ltd.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), today announced an agreement with Davies Group Ltd. (“Davies”) that includes the sale of four third-party administrator (“TPA”) businesses and a long-term strategic commercial relationship.

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  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), today announced an agreement with Davies Group Ltd. (“Davies”) that includes the sale of four third-party administrator (“TPA”) businesses and a long-term strategic commercial relationship.
  • Further, Brown & Brown is establishing a long-term commercial relationship with Davies to leverage their claims services capabilities to enhance Brown & Brown’s core brokerage and programs operations.
  • Chris Walker, president of the National Programs segment, stated, “Brown & Brown has had a working relationship with the Davies organization for many years.
  • Through our discussions, we determined that we had an opportunity to enhance both of our organizations through a strategic transaction.

46th ICA Conference & Exhibition in Marrakesh from November 16th to 19th: Official Program Revealed

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Banking, Other Professional Services, Professional Services, Finance, AMSM, OCP, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Exhibition, IMF, Conference, ICA, Multimedia, Season, Risk management, Commodity, Private equity, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Citigroup, Air cargo, Ardian

The Moroccan Trading Rooms Association (AMSM) has unveiled the official program for the 46th edition of the Interarab Cambist Association (ICA) Conference & Exhibition.

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  • The Moroccan Trading Rooms Association (AMSM) has unveiled the official program for the 46th edition of the Interarab Cambist Association (ICA) Conference & Exhibition.
  • This highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place from November 16th to 19th, 2023, in the enchanting city of Marrakesh, Morocco, at the Four Seasons Hotel.
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    46th ICA Conference & Exhibition in Marrakesh from November 16th to 19th: Official Program Revealed (Photo: AETOSWire)
    The conference is themed "How to overcome market challenges and build a stronger tech-driven sustainable future economy."
  • The official conference program is now accessible on the website www.icamorocco2023.com , featuring an impressive lineup of 25 confirmed speakers.

WiMi Developed a Motor Imagery Brain-computer Interface Based on Multi-source Signal Processing

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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BEIJING, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WIMI) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, today announced that a motor imagery brain-computer interface (MI-BCI) based on multi-source signal processing has been developed.

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  • BEIJING, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WIMI) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, today announced that a motor imagery brain-computer interface (MI-BCI) based on multi-source signal processing has been developed.
  • By introducing a multi-source signal processing approach, this innovative technology enables more accurate brain signal parsing and processing, providing users with higher control accuracy and wider application potential.
  • Its main features and key technology points:
    Multi-source signal processing: The technology employs an advanced multi-source signal processing method that utilizes multiple sources of EEG signals, not just channel signals.
  • Common spatial patterns (CSP): In the early stages of signal processing, CSP algorithms are applied to each sub-band to optimize the extraction of signal features.

LEXUS ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH MARJAN VAN AUBEL FOR MIAMI ART & DESIGN WEEK 2023

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lexus announced a new collaboration with acclaimed Dutch solar designer Marjan van Aubel to create a vibrant, sun-powered installation within the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) sculpture garden. Inspired by the new and advanced LF-ZC Lexus Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept car and jointly realized with spatial experience design studio Random Studio, the interactive installation will elevate Lexus and van Aubel's investment in pushing the boundaries of design and technology toward a carbon-neutral future. It will be unveiled in early December, and on view throughout Miami Art & Design Week 2023.

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  • It will be unveiled in early December, and on view throughout Miami Art & Design Week 2023.
  • Lexus has brought installations to Miami Art & Design week since 2018, and this project marks the second year of their partnership with ICA Miami.
  • With this collaboration, I hope we can bring light to the concept that sustainable design solutions are works of art," said Marjan van Aubel.
  • We are delighted to provide an important platform for Marjan van Aubel and their powerful work during Miami Art Week," said Alex Gartenfeld, Irma and Norman Braman Artistic Director at ICA Miami.

Mondragon University, Mondragon Team Academy, and CUNY Law School's Community & Economic Development Clinic join forces on team entrepreneurship and innovative shared ownership models with a commitment to democratic governance and socioeconomic justice

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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So I hope that the MTA presence in NYC moves the way forward for collaboration and shared work and development."

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  • So I hope that the MTA presence in NYC moves the way forward for collaboration and shared work and development."
  • The agreement also will generate opportunities for student and teaching staff exchanges, and support for international learning expeditions design and implementation.
  • We are most pleased with the possibilities that this agreement will generate between Mondragon and New York to reinforce social economy and entrepreneurship."
  • "CUNY Law's CED Clinic is excited to announce a transformative partnership with Mondragon Team Academy (MTA), merging academic rigor with socially conscious entrepreneurship.

TCT 2023: HeartFlow Presents Clinical Data Featuring First Solution Offering Lesion-Specific Insights

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HeartFlow, Inc., a leader in non-invasive integrated artificial intelligence (AI) heart care solutions, today announced results from three clinical studies supporting the use of advanced coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA)-based technologies in the assessment of patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Results from the ADVANCE-DK Plaque, EMERALD II, and FASTTRACK-CABG studies were presented at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference in San Francisco.

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  • Results from the ADVANCE-DK Plaque, EMERALD II, and FASTTRACK-CABG studies were presented at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference in San Francisco.
  • The data build on HeartFlow’s extensive body of clinical evidence supporting AI-powered non-invasive diagnostic testing for patients with CAD.
  • Together, this comprehensive solution offers valuable data not currently available with traditional non-invasive diagnostics tools.
  • FASTTRACK-CABG is an investigator-driven study sponsored by the University of Galway, Ireland and co-funded by HeartFlow and GE HealthCare.

Power Leaves Corp. Announces ICA Registration for Novel Coca Fertilizer Product

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Petro, PLC, Coca production in Colombia, Fertilizer, Government, USDA, ICA, Drug

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Power Leaves Corp. (“PLC”), a manufacturer of decocainized coca leaf extract, announced today that the registration of its novel fertilizer product has been approved by the Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (“ICA”) (Colombian USDA-equivalent). Specifically, this ICA registration is for PLC’s bulk fertilizer product that contains shredded coca leaves (24% of total weight) and allows PLC to begin commercial sales domestically.

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  • This Registration Allows PLC to Begin Domestic Sales for Its Fertilizer Product, Unlocking a Critical New Revenue Stream and Further Validating the Disruptive Potential of Its Coca Products
    TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Power Leaves Corp. (“PLC”), a manufacturer of decocainized coca leaf extract, announced today that the registration of its novel fertilizer product has been approved by the Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (“ICA”) (Colombian USDA-equivalent).
  • Specifically, this ICA registration is for PLC’s bulk fertilizer product that contains shredded coca leaves (24% of total weight) and allows PLC to begin commercial sales domestically.
  • “We are thrilled to have received ICA approval for the registration of our novel bulk fertilizer and are now able to unlock an additional revenue stream for the Company,” commented Pat McCutcheon, Power Leaves Co-Founder & CEO.
  • Additionally, PLC continues the development of a second fertilizer additive product produced from the waste stream of its decocainization process.

NIKOLA CORPORATION APPOINTS JOSEPH S. CAPPELLO AS PRESIDENT OF ENERGY

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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PHOENIX, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via its HYLA brand, is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph S. Cappello as President of Nikola Energy, effective September 25, 2023.

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  • PHOENIX, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via its HYLA brand , is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph S. Cappello as President of Nikola Energy, effective September 25, 2023.
  • As President of Nikola Energy, Cappello will oversee all aspects of the company's energy business to support Nikola's customer base, including infrastructure, supply strategy, trading, technology, and development, as well as leading and expanding the company's HYLA brand operations.
  • Cappello joins Nikola following a successful five-year tenure at Iwatani Corporation of America (ICA), a U.S. subsidiary of Iwatani Corporation, a prominent Japanese conglomerate and leader in hydrogen production, LNG and LPG supply.
  • "Having an accomplished energy executive of Joe's caliber join Nikola as President of our Energy division underscores our company's vision and potential, and sets us on a course to advance our hydrogen highway initiatives," said Nikola President and CEO Steve Girsky.

MicroCloud Hologram develops a sports training system with a holographic brain-computer interface

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Friday, September 8, 2023
Exercise, Communication, BCI, Classification, Culture, DSP, FFT, Stroke, Microelectrode, Rehabilitation, Research, Sympathetic nervous system, DSM-IV codes, Movement, Language, SVM, Cerebral cortex, DFT, Signal, Acquisition, Patient, Machine learning, Hearing, Fourier, EEG, MEMS, Diagnosis, ICA, AR, CSP, Common, Medical imaging

Brain-computer interface is a communication technology that does not depend on people's normal peripheral nerves and muscle tissue.

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  • Brain-computer interface is a communication technology that does not depend on people's normal peripheral nerves and muscle tissue.
  • The motion training system of holographic brain-computer interface solves the difficult problem of exercise for patients with functional disorders, and stimulates, extracts and utilizes their active movement willingness.
  • The filtered EEG signal is then identified and matched by intelligent algorithm according to holographic data in holographic data tag library.
  • In the field of rehabilitation medicine, the motion training system of holographic brain-computer interface can effectively assist the rehabilitation training of neuromuscular patients such as stroke or spinal cord injury by controlling robotic arms and exoskeleton robots.

Recent Study from England’s National Health Service Highlights Positive Impact of Implementing HeartFlow’s FFRCT Analysis for Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease

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Saturday, August 26, 2023
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The FISH&CHIPS study was designed to assess at a national level the incremental impact of adding HeartFlow FFRCT to a CCTA-first (Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography) diagnostic pathway to evaluate and manage CAD.

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  • The FISH&CHIPS study was designed to assess at a national level the incremental impact of adding HeartFlow FFRCT to a CCTA-first (Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography) diagnostic pathway to evaluate and manage CAD.
  • FISH&CHIPS two-year key outcomes associated with availability of FFRCT include:
    A significant 14% relative reduction in cardiovascular mortality and a significant 8% relative reduction in all-cause mortality.
  • An increase in cath lab efficiency, driven by a 5% relative reduction in invasive cardiac angiography (ICA) and an 8% relative increase in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
  • High prognostic value for FFRCT whereby patients with severely abnormal FFRCT values (≤0.50) had a 2x risk of all-cause death and a 3x risk of non-fatal MI compared to patients with normal FFRCT values.