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The Computer Voice Stress Analyzer® is Now the Most Widely Used Lie Detection Device in US Law Enforcement

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

LEWES, Del., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Association of Computer Voice Stress Analysts (NACVSA), an organization that represents 5,200 law enforcement Computer Voice Stress Analysts, the CVSA, manufactured by NITV Federal Services, West Palm Beach, Fl, has quietly replaced the polygraph at nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies, making it the most widely used truth verification device in law enforcement. Among the nearly 3,000 LE users are the Illinois State Police, Atlanta P.D., New Orleans P.D., California Highway Patrol, California Dept. of Justice, California Dept. of Corrections, Kansas City P.D., and the US Federal Courts Div. of Probation.

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  • LEWES, Del., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Association of Computer Voice Stress Analysts ( NACVSA ), an organization that represents 5,200 law enforcement Computer Voice Stress Analysts, the CVSA, manufactured by NITV Federal Services, West Palm Beach, Fl, has quietly replaced the polygraph at nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies, making it the most widely used truth verification device in law enforcement.
  • Among the nearly 3,000 LE users are the Illinois State Police, Atlanta P.D., New Orleans P.D., California Highway Patrol, California Dept.
  • The CVSA was used to analyze tape recorded interviews of suspects in the murder of a young woman.
  • The study found that 100% of voice stress analysis "Stress Indicated" examinations resulted in verifiable disclosures (of victims and sex crimes).

Toyota Prius Receives Top Honors as the 2024 MotorTrend Car of the Year

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MotorTrend named the 2024 Toyota Prius as the 2024 Car of the Year during the Los Angeles International Auto Show.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MotorTrend named the 2024 Toyota Prius as the 2024 Car of the Year during the Los Angeles International Auto Show.
  • Twenty-three years ago, this high-tech sedan rolled into U.S. Toyota dealerships and forever changed the automotive industry.
  • "Toyota has fundamentally redefined the essence of a Prius with its new model, which represents a crowning achievement in its evolution," said MotorTrend Group head of editorial Ed Loh.
  • The 2024 Toyota Prius is currently available at Toyota U.S.

Toyota Unveils the Powerful and Purely Hybrid Next Generation Camry

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Powering the Camry is Toyota's first-ever sedan pairing of its 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine and fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5).

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  • Powering the Camry is Toyota's first-ever sedan pairing of its 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine and fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5).
  • For the first time ever on a Camry Hybrid, Toyota's Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system will be available on all grades.
  • The 2025 Toyota Camry is expected to arrive at Toyota Dealerships in the Spring of 2024.
  • The ninth generation Camry, designed by CALTY's Newport Beach, California and Ann Arbor, Michigan studios, delivers a sleeker, athletic look to the popular sedan's design.

Tiara Yachts Reels in Sales Success at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

HOLLAND, Mich., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tiara Yachts , family-owned manufacturer of American-made luxury watercrafts, reported another year of positive sales today following the 64th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) in October.

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  • HOLLAND, Mich., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tiara Yachts , family-owned manufacturer of American-made luxury watercrafts, reported another year of positive sales today following the 64th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) in October.
  • The company sold a total of 36 units spanning from 34 to 60 feet, a 33% increase from 2022’s sales.
  • “Our sales numbers at FLIBS are a continued reflection of how far we have come as a company,” said Sue Kane, Director of Sales.
  • For more information about Tiara Yachts, its show lineup or the fishing modules, visit tiarayachts.com .

The Connectivity Standards Alliance Announces Aliro, A New Effort to Make Mobile Devices & Wearables Central To A Digital Access Future

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

The Alliance and its members, in pursuit of their mission to promote universal open standards, are creating a new communication protocol with a common credential that champions interoperability between mobile devices, wearables, and access control readers.

Key Points: 
  • The Alliance and its members, in pursuit of their mission to promote universal open standards, are creating a new communication protocol with a common credential that champions interoperability between mobile devices, wearables, and access control readers.
  • The aim is to create a path forward where the use of standardized technology – in this case, a common communication protocol and credential – can power a future where mobile devices and wearables are central to the digital access experience.
  • Aliro aims to reduce the complexity of partner integrations and acts as an arbiter for certification of interoperability for mobile devices and access card readers.
  • Aliro looks to create an environment where access control and mobile device manufacturers work together, eliminating barriers to innovation and adoption.

Celebrate the most magical season of the year with a rich calendar of culinary, artistic and festive events in the heart of Paris

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Dishes created by Christian Le Squer will be paired with fine wines carefully selected by Eric Beaumard.

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  • Dishes created by Christian Le Squer will be paired with fine wines carefully selected by Eric Beaumard.
  • Live piano and violin music accompanied by the voices of opera singers will grace the dining room, creating a harmonious musical symphony.
  • On 9th December, guests will immerse themselves in a night of lively celebrations at Le George.
  • The magic continues the following day with a Christmas Tea-Time crafted by Pastry Chef Michael Bartocetti, for an enchanting afternoon that can be enjoyed with family and friends, with Father Christmas himself!

Celebrate the most magical season of the year with a rich calendar of culinary, artistic and festive events in the heart of Paris

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Dishes created by Christian Le Squer will be paired with fine wines carefully selected by Eric Beaumard.

Key Points: 
  • Dishes created by Christian Le Squer will be paired with fine wines carefully selected by Eric Beaumard.
  • Live piano and violin music accompanied by the voices of opera singers will grace the dining room, creating a harmonious musical symphony.
  • On 9th December, guests will immerse themselves in a night of lively celebrations at Le George.
  • The magic continues the following day with a Christmas Tea-Time crafted by Pastry Chef Michael Bartocetti, for an enchanting afternoon that can be enjoyed with family and friends, with Father Christmas himself!

The ANFSI and OPPSCIENCE are Working Together to Adapt Methods of Investigation in Response to New Digital Challenges by Integrating the SPECTRA Intelligence Analysis Management Software

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Through the ANFSI, the Ministry's operational staff will be able to have access to SPECTRA, the Intelligence Analysis Management software developed by OPPSCIENCE.

Key Points: 
  • Through the ANFSI, the Ministry's operational staff will be able to have access to SPECTRA, the Intelligence Analysis Management software developed by OPPSCIENCE.
  • This collaboration is a sign of the Ministry's ambition to integrate cutting-edge technologies in the fight against crime.
  • The product of many years of research and development, SPECTRA is an investigation software program based on IAM (Intelligence Analysis Management) technologies.
  • With this in mind, SPECTRA will be introduced to law enforcement worldwide at the Milipol Paris show in November this year.

Eighth Place for the Class40 IBSA in the Furious Stage Le Havre-Lorient

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

“This first stage”, commented Giorgio Pisani, Vice President IBSA Group and Project leader of Sailing into the Future.

Key Points: 
  • “This first stage”, commented Giorgio Pisani, Vice President IBSA Group and Project leader of Sailing into the Future.
  • The first international regatta in which Alberto Bona participated with the Class40 IBSA was the Route du Rhum 2022.
  • In 2022 he started the new project, with the support of the IBSA Group: with the new Class40 IBSA, he participated in the Route du Rhum 2022, finishing in eighth position.
  • IBSA: IBSA (Institut Biochimique SA) is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical Company, founded in 1945 in Lugano.

Energy Transfer and Crestwood Announce Preliminary Election Results of Crestwood Preferred Unitholders

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) (“Energy Transfer”) and Crestwood Equity Partners LP (NYSE: CEQP) (“Crestwood”) announced today the preliminary results of the elections made by holders of Crestwood’s outstanding 9.250% Perpetual Preferred Units (the “Crestwood Preferred Units”) regarding the form of merger consideration to be received in connection with Energy Transfer’s pending acquisition of Crestwood.

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  • Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) (“Energy Transfer”) and Crestwood Equity Partners LP (NYSE: CEQP) (“Crestwood”) announced today the preliminary results of the elections made by holders of Crestwood’s outstanding 9.250% Perpetual Preferred Units (the “Crestwood Preferred Units”) regarding the form of merger consideration to be received in connection with Energy Transfer’s pending acquisition of Crestwood.
  • Based on available information as of the election deadline of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, October 31, 2023, the preliminary election results were as follows:
    Holders of 424,291 Crestwood Preferred Units, or approximately 0.60% of the outstanding Crestwood Preferred Units, elected to receive Crestwood Common Units.
  • Holders of 41,464,187 Crestwood Preferred Units, or approximately 58.19% of the outstanding Crestwood Preferred Units, either (i) elected to receive New ET Preferred Units or (ii) did not make a valid election, and, in accordance with the Merger Agreement, will be deemed to have elected to have their Crestwood Preferred Units converted into New ET Preferred Units.
  • Holders of 29,368,967 Crestwood Preferred Units, or approximately 41.21% of the outstanding Crestwood Preferred Units, elected to have their Crestwood Preferred Units redeemed in exchange for cash or Crestwood Common Units, at the sole discretion of the general partner of Crestwood.