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DOCOMO Announces World's First Technology that Utilizes Human-Augmentation Platform for Sharing Taste Perceptions Between People

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Friday, December 22, 2023

The solution combines DOCOMO's human-augmentation platform with Miyashita Laboratory and H2L's technology for reproducing tastes.

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  • The solution combines DOCOMO's human-augmentation platform with Miyashita Laboratory and H2L's technology for reproducing tastes.
  • The inclusion of taste expressions will enable users to enjoy extra-rich content and experiences with an unprecedented sense of presence.
  • Going forward, DOCOMO, Miyashita Laboratory and H2L will develop solutions for sharing taste perceptions based on their new technology, aiming to create new communication culture and providing new value for enhanced quality of life.
  • This technology will be introduced during the "docomo Open House '24" online event beginning on January 17.

HydroGraph Expands Application Development to Meet Growing Global Customer Demand

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCBQ: HGCPF) (the “Company” or “HydroGraph”), a manufacturer of pristine graphene today announced it is expanding its application development capabilities to meet growing global demand by establishing a partnership with the University of Manchester’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Center (GEIC) commencing in October of 2023.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCBQ: HGCPF) (the “Company” or “HydroGraph”), a manufacturer of pristine graphene today announced it is expanding its application development capabilities to meet growing global demand by establishing a partnership with the University of Manchester’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Center (GEIC) commencing in October of 2023.
  • This strategic collaboration will significantly enhance and ‘de-risk’ HydroGraph's application development capabilities.
  • HydroGraph will initially be focusing on application areas aligned with its strategic focus of composites, coatings, and energy storage, scaling up to include other application areas based on market demand.
  • [1] It is expected that graphene-enhanced lubricants, one of HydroGraph’s target industries, which has a global market volume amounting to 1,600,000,000 tons will demand more than 800,000 tons of graphene.

Global Peace Education Network's Femina Vox Forum Highlights Women's Rights, Peace Education, and Social Justice

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- What do a French knight, a United Nations diplomat, a world famous actor, a Middle Eastern ambassador, a Nobel Prize winning Iranian lawyer, an American farmer and a provincial police commander have in common? They are all women, and they are all speaking out at the online Femina Vox Forum, This forum is under the high patronage of UNESCO and has been organized by Dr Guila Clara Kessous, UNESCO Artist For Peace and French Knight of Letters This forum, honoring International Women's Rights Day, is dedicated to promoting peace education and social justice by amplifying the voices of women's rights supporters across the globe.The Femina Vox Forum will take place on March 7 2023, Registration is free at globalpeaceeducation.com. The event is provides a platform for voices and perspectives in support of women's rights, highlighting the critical role of women in promoting peace, justice, and equality.

Key Points: 
  • They are all women, and they are all speaking out at the online Femina Vox Forum, under the high patronage of UNESCO, organized by Dr Guila Clara Kessous, UNESCO Artist For Peace and French Knight of Letters.
  • The event is provides a platform for voices and perspectives in support of women's rights, highlighting the critical role of women in promoting peace, justice, and equality.
  • Each of these speakers brings a unique perspective and expertise to the table, with years of experience working towards positive social change.
  • Dr. Guila Clara Kessous, UNESCO Artist for PeaceRegistration for the Femina Vox Forum is open now, and interested individuals can visit globalpeaceeducation.com to learn more and sign up.

The Richman Group Sponsors ASU MRED Scholarship Fund Event

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

PHOENIX, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Richman Group, an innovator in apartment development, today announced its sponsorship of the third annual Arizona State University Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) Alumni Chapter Evening of Monopoly, held last month at the Papago Golf Club in Phoenix. The Richman Group was the second largest sponsor of the event, supporting the ASU MRED Alumni Endowment Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarship dollars to MRED students in financial need. This year the event raised $59,000.

Key Points: 
  • The Richman Group was the second largest sponsor of the event, supporting the ASU MRED Alumni Endowment Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarship dollars to MRED students in financial need.
  • Richman Property Services, a division of The Richman Group, manages more than 120 properties and 19,000 homes.
  • Founded by Richard Paul Richman in 1986, The Richman Group consistently maintains one of the top 10 largest portfolios in multifamily.
  • The Richman Group has a major presence in both the luxury rental apartment and affordable housing sectors.

MagArray, Inc. Announces the Publication of Knodule ID Clinical Validation Results in CHEST

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Monday, November 21, 2022

The article, titled Development and Validation of a Risk Assessment Model for Pulmonary Nodules Using Plasma Proteins and Clinical Factors, presents data suggesting that Knodule ID may offer a significant improvement over using the Mayo Clinic Model alone to characterize indeterminate nodules.

Key Points: 
  • The article, titled Development and Validation of a Risk Assessment Model for Pulmonary Nodules Using Plasma Proteins and Clinical Factors, presents data suggesting that Knodule ID may offer a significant improvement over using the Mayo Clinic Model alone to characterize indeterminate nodules.
  • Knodule ID is MagArrays second lung nodule characterization test following the REVEAL test, which is already covered by Medicare.
  • From our CLIA-certified lab located in Milpitas, CA, we offer the Knodule ID and REVEAL Lung Nodule Characterization tests.
  • Clinicians and patients interested in gaining access to REVEAL or Knodule ID should call 619.738.3251, email [email protected] or request information from the companys website at www.magarray.com

ASU's new business dean to kick off fall 2022 Economic Club of Phoenix season

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Economic Club of Phoenix (ECP) speaker series — hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University — is celebrating its 38th anniversary and has become the premier forum in the Valley for the exchange of ideas about business and the economy. 

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  • Since the club's launch in January 1985, audiences have come to hear from leaders of top businesses and organizations in the Phoenix area and beyond.
  • This season, one of those leaders is W. P. Carey's new dean.
  • The 59th annual ASU/PNC Bank Economic Forecast Luncheon is a paid event presented by W.P.Carey's Department of Economics.
  • The W.P.Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is one of the top-ranked business schools in the United States.

Sonasoft and Diagnose Early Announce LOI for Health Data Partnership

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Friday, April 29, 2022

SAN JOSE, CA, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Sonasoft Corp. (OTCQB: SSFT) has executed an LOI for a pending strategic partnership with Diagnose Early.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, CA, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Sonasoft Corp. (OTCQB: SSFT) has executed an LOI for a pending strategic partnership with Diagnose Early.
  • Sonasofts AI platform SAIBRE will be used to harness the massive amount of data that is captured through Diagnose Early labs.
  • We expect the terms of the deal to be finalized before the end of May 2022.
  • The words may, would, will, expect, estimate, anticipate, believe, intend, and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

INRS doctoral student to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

MONTRAL and LAVAL, QC, April 6, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Maude Cloutier, a 2020 Vanier Scholar, was selected among several outstanding young Canadian scientists to participate in the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, in Germany.

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  • MONTRAL and LAVAL, QC, April 6, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Maude Cloutier, a 2020 Vanier Scholar, was selected among several outstanding young Canadian scientists to participate in the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, in Germany.
  • "An opportunity like this is not something you can turn down," says Maude Cloutier, a doctoral student in biology under the direction of Professor Charles Gauthier of the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS).
  • For one week in Germany, Maude Cloutier will attend several Nobel Prize winners' conferences, as well as participate in round tables and networking activities.
  • Each meeting alternates between one of the three natural science disciplines of the Nobel Prize: physiology and medicine, chemistry, or physics.

Three ASU MBA Programs Ranked Top 30 in the Country

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

1 for online undergraduate business programs, No.

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  • 1 for online undergraduate business programs, No.
  • 7 for online graduate business programs, No.
  • 7 for online MBA programs, and four online MBA specialties rank Top 3 in their disciplines.
  • "These rankings indicate that our programs meet the demands of not just students but industry and hiring companies, as well."

ASU's Online MBA celebrates 10 years in the U.S. News top 10 rankings

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

"W. P. Carey is proud of our leading record in online business education," said Amy Ostrom, interim dean of the W. P. Carey School of Business and PetSmart Chair in Services Leadership.

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  • "W. P. Carey is proud of our leading record in online business education," said Amy Ostrom, interim dean of the W. P. Carey School of Business and PetSmart Chair in Services Leadership.
  • Online enrollment has grown amid the coronavirus pandemic, and students are looking for degrees with a proven record.
  • "ASU entered the online space early and has never stopped innovating," said Luiz Mesquita, associate dean of graduate programs at W. P. Carey.
  • 3 in the U.S. by Fortune in its list of Best Online Master's in Business Analytics Programs.