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Strategic Acquisition of Cicero Brings Comprehensive Legislative Data Toolset to Melissa

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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Melissa , already a leading provider of global data quality tools that allow candidates to gain insight into and reach potential voters and constituents, has acquired Cicero, the most accurate database of elected officials and legislative districts in the world.

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Melissa , already a leading provider of global data quality tools that allow candidates to gain insight into and reach potential voters and constituents, has acquired Cicero, the most accurate database of elected officials and legislative districts in the world.
“Since their inception, Cicero’s mission has been aligned with Melissa’s; this acquisition brings about a natural partnership that gives us the ability to play a more significant role in democracy,” said Ray Melissa, president and founder of Melissa.
Cicero’s custom ‘Data Licensing’ packages are custom data license packages built for the enterprise and based on an organization’s individual needs.
To connect with members of Melissa’s global intelligence team and learn more about the Cicero acquisition, visit www.Melissa.com or call 1-800-MELISSA.

NEW POLL: Kansans weigh in on homelessness

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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Universal Concern: A substantial 62% of all voters express deepening worry about the increasing homelessness in Kansas.

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Universal Concern: A substantial 62% of all voters express deepening worry about the increasing homelessness in Kansas.
This points to the critical need for policies that ensure both the safety of communities and the well-being of those experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
Diverse Root Causes: The poll reveals an acute public understanding of the root causes of unsheltered homelessness.
Few see a lack of affordable housing (16%) or good-paying jobs (9%) as the root cause of homelessness.

Annual 50-State Telehealth Report Finds Slowed Progress in 2023

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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Progress made during the pandemic is being lost even as provider shortages worsen, raising concerns about patients’ access to care.

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Progress made during the pandemic is being lost even as provider shortages worsen, raising concerns about patients’ access to care.
The report grades every state’s telehealth laws in four areas crucial to patients, quality of care, and creating a regulatory environment that allows future healthcare improvements.
Open Interstate Telehealth: Break down barriers to allow patients to access qualified telehealth services, and doctors across state lines.
“Patients in rural communities, those with disabilities, and seniors need more options for care, and telehealth offers a clear solution.”

DST Raises US$80 Million in Latest Round of Financing

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DST, China's leading new energy vehicle ("NEV") fleet management company, today announced the completion of a US$ 80 million round of financing, led by a globally renowned growth fund as well as several existing shareholders. This investment will fuel further investments in R&D and, more specifically, its real-time computational analytics. These technologies are key to enhancing DST's digitalized fleet management capabilities and helping to efficiently and effectively expand and manage the increased scale of the company's NEVs for logistics fleet in China.

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DST has long been the go-to partner for logistics companies like SF Express, JD Logistics, and other well-known clients from various industries.
DST's clients desire to lower their total cost of vehicle ownership, maximize operational efficiencies, and streamline their logistics schedules.
DST is not just a company; it's a catalyst for change and a beacon of excellence in this transformative era for logistics and fleet management.
DST's future vision is centered on innovation, efficiency, and collaboration, driving the growth of the entire industry ecosystem and enhancing value for all stakeholders.

RingSquared Partners with Mazda MX-5 Driver Nate Cicero

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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MAHWAH, N.J., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RingSquared, a nationwide business voice and data solutions provider and IMSA communications partner, has signed Mazda MX-5 driver Nate Cicero, #83 McCumbee McAleer Racing, to their new partnership program.

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Cicero, #83 driver for McCumbee McAleer Racing, now an official RingSquared Partner
MAHWAH, N.J., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RingSquared, a nationwide business voice and data solutions provider and IMSA communications partner, has signed Mazda MX-5 driver Nate Cicero, #83 McCumbee McAleer Racing, to their new partnership program.
We look forward to developing a strong partnership with Nate and supporting a promising young driver - Kevin Alward, RingSquared CEO
In 2023, RingSquared became an official IMSA Communications Partner.
Cicero won the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout in 2022 and is now wrapping up his rookie season in the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich.
"We look forward to developing a strong partnership with Nate and supporting a promising young driver," says Kevin Alward, RingSquared CEO.

PEPSICO EXCEEDS YEAR ONE GOALS IN WORKFORCE READINESS INVESTMENT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH ON SOUTH AND WEST SIDES

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One year into PepsiCo's workforce readiness investment initiative focused on reaching Black and Hispanic youth on the South and West Sides, the company reports strong progress on all fronts and the need for additional investment in community-based organizations that directly impact workforce development. Launched in October 2021, Pathways to Readiness and Empowerment Program (PREP) is PepsiCo's commitment to invest more than $5 million in local nonprofits with the aim to put nearly 3,000 young people from Chicago's South and West Sides on the path to high-quality careers by 2026.

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This impact was achieved through PepsiCo and its Foundation's first-year investment of $1.2 million, which they're building on by announcing their next round of grants totaling $296,000.
"There's nothing like the energy, ingenuity and resilience of young people from South and West Side communities," said Brittany N. Wilson, PepsiCo Chicago Community Relations Manager.
"They inspired us at PepsiCo to focus our efforts on making career resources more available for Black and Hispanic youth and provide meaningful workforce readiness support.
"It's important that big companies invest in the South and West Sides from a workforce development standpoint to help and give opportunities back to its communities."

Alvaria Completes Acquisition of Cicero Inc. Intelligent Analytics Platform

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Today, Alvaria, the world leader in enterprise-scale customer experience and workforce engagement management, announced the completion of the acquisition of the Intelligent Analytics Platform from Cicero Inc.

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Today, Alvaria, the world leader in enterprise-scale customer experience and workforce engagement management, announced the completion of the acquisition of the Intelligent Analytics Platform from Cicero Inc.
The talented Cicero team, focused on further advancing their solutions for the contact center industry, will join Alvaria in connection with the acquisition.
As a powerful extension of the Alvaria Automation and Analytics solutions, Alvaria will incorporate the Intelligent Analytics Platform to further enable organizations to reshape customer and employee experiences.
ALVARIA.

Preem publishes Preem Green Financing Framework and announces successful inaugural €340 million green bond offering

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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Preem intends to allocate an amount equal to the net proceeds raised by the offering, in accordance with the Preem Green Financing Framework, to eligible green projects, renewable raw materials and assets.

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Preem intends to allocate an amount equal to the net proceeds raised by the offering, in accordance with the Preem Green Financing Framework, to eligible green projects, renewable raw materials and assets.
The Preem Green Financing Framework is aligned with market best practices outlined by the International Capital Market Association ("ICMA") 2021 Green Bond Principles and the Loan Market Association ("LMA") 2021 Green Loan Principles, updated from time to time.
Preem engaged CICERO Shades of Green ("Cicero") to act as an external verifier of the Preem Green Financing Framework and the eligible green projects and assets, and Cicero provided a Second Party Opinion in relation to the Preem Green Financing Framework.
Cicero gave the Preem Green Financing Framework an overall CICERO Light Green shading and a governance score of "Good".

MTStreets' New Single "E.T.A." Celebrates Co-dependent Relationships

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

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MIAMI, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami based pop artist MTStreets released his new single "E.T.A.," on Instagram and all major platforms.

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MIAMI, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami based pop artist MTStreets released his new single "E.T.A.," on Instagram and all major platforms.
The song examines the lives of co-dependent Ex's, one who wants the other to come over at 2:22 AM.
The lyrics include a hook that gets stuck in your head, "Send me your E.T.A.
The new single, combines earnest lyrical themes with up-tempo, heartfelt melodies to create emotionally charged storytelling.

Ceapro Inc. Reports Preliminary Results from Clinical Trial Evaluating Oat Beta Glucan in Patients with High Cholesterol Levels

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

This clinical trial assessed the safety and efficacy of three dosages of oat beta glucan administered as 500 mg pills (1.5 g, 3 g and 6 g per day) compared to placebo.

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This clinical trial assessed the safety and efficacy of three dosages of oat beta glucan administered as 500 mg pills (1.5 g, 3 g and 6 g per day) compared to placebo.
A total of 263 patients (169 females and 94 males) were enrolled in the study.
The effect of oat beta glucan on the study primary endpoint of change in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) was not statistically significant compared to placebo.
They are in accordance with recent data by Cicero et al.1 on another beta glucan nutraceutical formulation and reinforce the hypothesis that oat beta glucan may offer appreciable health benefits, as indicated in Health Canadas oat beta glucan approved monograph.