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Grand Ming Group Holdings Limited Announces Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 30 September 2023

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

HONG KONG, Nov 9, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Grand Ming Group Holdings Limited (the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group", stock code: 1271.HK) today announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2023 ("FH 2023/24").

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 9, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Grand Ming Group Holdings Limited (the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group", stock code: 1271.HK) today announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2023 ("FH 2023/24").
  • The Group's consolidated revenue decreased by 96.1% from HK$4,920.1 million for the six months ended 30 September 2022 ("FH 2022/23") to HK$191.7 million for FH 2023/24.
  • Handover of the pre-sold units had commenced in October 2023 after the development was granted occupation permit in August 2023.
  • Mr. Chan Hung Ming, Chairman and Executive Director of Grand Ming Group Holdings concluded, "The global and Hong Kong economic situation is expected to continue to present considerable turbulence.

Cal State Dominguez Hills, Winston Salem State University, and Cal State Pomona Lead Tenth Annual Social Mobility Index (SMI)

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Monday, December 18, 2023

CollegeNET, Inc. , a major provider of web-based on-demand technologies for higher education, today released the tenth annual Social Mobility Index (SMI) , led this year by #1 California State University Dominguez Hills.

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  • CollegeNET, Inc. , a major provider of web-based on-demand technologies for higher education, today released the tenth annual Social Mobility Index (SMI) , led this year by #1 California State University Dominguez Hills.
  • This year’s dramatic SMI moves by a handful of famous institutions now following the lead of social mobility bellwethers such as Cal State, SUNY, CUNY and Winston-Salem State, may help restore our public’s faith in higher education.
  • RIGGED explains how the long prevailing wealthist value system in U.S. higher education limits opportunity and upward mobility and thus undermines U.S. democracy.
  • RIGGED builds on the historical premise that growing economic imbalance ultimately leads to social unrest, political upheaval, and war.

Homeowning ‘Grinches’ Hoarding Housing Supply from Willing Holiday Buyers, According to First American Data & Analytics Monthly Home Price Index Report

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The First American Data & Analytics’ non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) HPI showed that nationally in November1 2023:

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  • The First American Data & Analytics’ non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) HPI showed that nationally in November1 2023:
    Between October 2023 and November 2023 house prices increased 0.3 percent.
  • “This holiday season, homeowners are the ‘grinches,’ hoarding housing supply from willing buyers and keeping upward pressure on prices.
  • The next release of the First American Data & Analytics House Price Index will take place the week of January 16, 2024.
  • The First American Data & Analytics HPI report measures single-family home prices, including distressed sales, with indices updated monthly beginning in 1980 through the month of the current report.

ASPCA Cares for Nearly 500 Victimized Animals in First Year of Opening Ohio Cruelty Recovery Center, Providing Critical Support to Shelters & Law Enforcement Across the Country

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced its Cruelty Recovery Center in Columbus, Ohio has cared for nearly 500 animals in its first year of operation. The ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) is a permanent facility dedicated to the recovery of some of the country's most vulnerable animals, including those rescued from large-scale animal cruelty situations such as hoarding, animal fighting, and puppy mills, as well as emergency situations like hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. The over 100,000-square-feet space supports the ASPCA's national anti-cruelty work, which has resulted in the rescue of more than 35,000 animal victims of cruelty and disasters across 38 states in the past 12 years. 

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASPCA ® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced its Cruelty Recovery Center in Columbus, Ohio has cared for nearly 500 animals in its first year of operation.
  • The CRC equips the ASPCA to assist local law enforcement with animal cruelty cases that put significant pressure on individual agencies, in addition to animal shelters.
  • In between these cases, homeless animals displaced by tornadoes made their way to the CRC for a second chance.
  • For more information on the ASPCA's work to help vulnerable and victimized animals across the country, please visit www.aspca.org .

EnginZyme Produces Key mRNA Vaccine Ingredient Using Biocatalysis

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The companies said they had already synthesized enough pseudouridine for more than half a billion doses of vaccine in a facility that is fully cGMP* compliant.

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  • The companies said they had already synthesized enough pseudouridine for more than half a billion doses of vaccine in a facility that is fully cGMP* compliant.
  • The enzymatic process EnginZyme has perfected is cleaner and more efficient than the chemical synthesis methods currently used.
  • A critical impurity, alpha-pseudouridine, which is a by-product of the chemical synthesis of beta-pseudouridine, is eliminated in EnginZyme's patented enzymatic synthesis.
  • This project with EnginZyme has been particularly rewarding because of its potential to improve the global supply chain for vaccine ingredients.”
    N1-methylpseudouridine-5’-triphosphate, which is derived from pseudouridine, helps stabilize and reduce the immunogenicity of mRNA.

YuMOVE and The Mr. Mo Project Partner to Give Senior Dogs New Leases on Life During October's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

YuMOVE , a high-quality joint supplement for dogs and the American Kennel Club's official dog joint supplement, has partnered with The Mr. Mo Project , a senior rescue dog nonprofit, to help senior dogs live out their best and most active lives, for life.

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  • YuMOVE , a high-quality joint supplement for dogs and the American Kennel Club's official dog joint supplement, has partnered with The Mr. Mo Project , a senior rescue dog nonprofit, to help senior dogs live out their best and most active lives, for life.
  • Advocating and rescuing senior and special-needs dogs from U.S. shelters, the Mr. Mo Project helps these dogs find loving, forever homes.
  • To support the efforts of the Mr. Mo Project, YuMOVE donated much needed funds, along with targeted joint care supplements, to help these senior dogs stay active.
  • Meet Quinn – A Mr. Mo Project Rescue
    Quinn, a 14-year-old wired hair German Pointer mix, was rescued and adopted by the Mr. Mo Project when Quinn was a pup.

Modiv Industrial Declares Monthly Cash Distributions for Common Shareholders and Anticipates Distributing GIPR Common Shares

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Additionally, Modiv Industrial anticipates that it may receive shares of Generation Income Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIPR), common stock in redemption of the GIPR Series A Preferred Stock that the Company received as partial consideration for its recent sale of 13 properties to GIPR.

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  • Additionally, Modiv Industrial anticipates that it may receive shares of Generation Income Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIPR), common stock in redemption of the GIPR Series A Preferred Stock that the Company received as partial consideration for its recent sale of 13 properties to GIPR.
  • Per the contractual agreement with GIPR, Modiv Industrial could receive between 2.2 million to 3.0 million shares of GIPR common stock in exchange for retiring the outstanding GIPR Series A Preferred Stock.
  • In the event Modiv Industrial receives GIPR common shares, then, subject to obtaining lender approval and net of any private-party sales, the Company intends to make an in-kind distribution of GIPR common shares to the shareholders of Modiv Industrial.
  • "Since our inception, Modiv Industrial has made 87 consecutive monthly distributions totaling more than $60 million dollars.

Anson and Cable Car Send Letter to MEI Pharma Stockholders

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

TORONTO and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anson Funds (“Anson”) and Cable Car Capital LLC (“Cable Car” and, together with Anson, “we” or “us”), which collectively beneficially own approximately 19.9% of the outstanding common stock of MEI Pharma, Inc. (the “Company” or “MEIP”) (Nasdaq: MEIP), today announced that they have delivered a letter to MEIP stockholders and filed new definitive consent materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with their solicitation of written consents from stockholders in lieu of a stockholder meeting to remove the entire Board of Directors of MEIP for cause.  

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  • The full text of the letter to MEIP stockholders follows:
    IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE AT MEI PHARMA, INC.
    Anson Funds (“Anson”) and Cable Car Capital LLC (“Cable Car” and, together with Anson, “we” or “us”) collectively beneficially own approximately 19.9% of the outstanding common stock of MEI Pharma, Inc. (the “Company” or “MEIP”), making us the Company’s largest stockholders.
  • We wish we could say the same about the current Board, which has remained steadfast in refusing to return capital to stockholders.
  • Based on the stockholders’ rejection of the merger, it is clear that fellow stockholders shared our beliefs.
  • We believe MEIP stockholders deserve a Board that will truly look out for stockholders’ best interest and ensure management accountability.

AMERICA'S 10 MOST AMAZING SHELTER DOG MAKEOVERS REVEALED

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

STERLING, Ill., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zen was rescued from a horrendous hoarding case. She arrived at the shelter with mange that required regular medicated baths and had severe damage to one of her eyes. Thankfully, after extensive grooming and care, the little pup went from sick, to healthy, to spunky in no time. Zen's triumphant story continued when she was named America's top shelter dog makeover in the 2022 Dirty Dogs Contest. Her story stands as proof that proper care can transform a dog's life in more ways than one. The sad truth, however, is that less than half the dogs entering shelters each year are getting the necessary grooming they need. That's why pet industry leader Wahl and Greater Good Charities, a global nonprofit, have partnered again for the 12th annual Dirty Dogs Contest. Wahl donated grooming supplies to rescues and shelters nationwide, and they in turn shared amazing Before and After grooming photos — including the Top 10 Shelter Dog Makeovers of 2023.

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  • She arrived at the shelter with mange that required regular medicated baths and had severe damage to one of her eyes.
  • Zen's triumphant story continued when she was named America's top shelter dog makeover in the 2022 Dirty Dogs Contest.
  • Wahl donated grooming supplies to rescues and shelters nationwide, and they in turn shared amazing Before and After grooming photos — including the Top 10 Shelter Dog Makeovers of 2023.
  • Visit DirtyDogsContest.com to see amazing makeovers and vote for your favorite.

J&J Patent Move Must be First of Many, says AHF

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231002590830/en/
    A mobile billboard in Manhattan with advocacy messages about tuberculosis.
  • The AIDS Healthcare Foundation created a video comparing the number of annual TB deaths in 2022 to the population of Manhattan - both are approximately 1.6 million.
  • Pharmaceutical companies have a responsibility outside shareholders’ profits and must do right by the world or continue facing pressure and negative press from the public.
  • Civil society will remain vigilant in holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for evergreening patents and demanding that they put people before profits.”
    An AHF delegation attended the U.N.