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NiTime™-A New Generation Of Clear Aligners Solve for Patient Compliance: OrthoFX™ Announces Nationwide Availability Of The First and Only FDA Cleared Aligners Designed Explicitly For Shorter Wear Time

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

FREMONT, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded by a team of industry pioneers, OrthoFX™, today announced the new generation of advanced clear aligner polymer, NiTime™ Clear Aligners. NiTime is the first and only clear aligner system explicitly designed for shorter wear time and cleared by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k), and is now available nationwide for doctors to treat all classes of dental malocclusions. OrthoFX will showcase the new breakthrough material at the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, May 3-6, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • FREMONT, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded by a team of industry pioneers, OrthoFX™, today announced the new generation of advanced clear aligner polymer, NiTime™ Clear Aligners.
  • OrthoFX will showcase the new breakthrough material at the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, May 3-6, 2024.
  • Predictable Precision - Designed for better predictability and compliance, 92% of NiTime Aligner treatments were completed without refinements*.
  • NiTime Aligners are meticulously designed to support favorable cellular physiology, fostering an ideal environment for biological tissue remodeling.

KBR Awarded $100m Operational Support Contract for UK Ministry of Defence

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

HOUSTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it is extending its support to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) with the award of a contract worth more than $100m, with options, to provide unique heavy lift movement services of front-line equipment for the British Army.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it is extending its support to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) with the award of a contract worth more than $100m, with options, to provide unique heavy lift movement services of front-line equipment for the British Army.
  • In addition to provision, operation and maintenance of the vehicles, the unique contract includes training and use of Sponsored Army Reservists to support delivery.
  • Paul Kahn, President, KBR Government Solutions International, said, "KBR is proud to be part of this enduring project, one that allows the UK MOD unique flexibility in providing critical operational support to its troops and allies."
  • KBR is proud of its key role in delivering and supporting UK military capability, working closely with the UK MOD to support, train and provide advanced technology in support of a safer, more secure world.

Aloe Blacc To Premiere "Shine" Honoring Aurora Humanitarians with Live Performance at Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Ceremony

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Blacc will premiere the new anthem on May 9 at the 2024 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Ceremony in Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • Blacc will premiere the new anthem on May 9 at the 2024 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Ceremony in Los Angeles.
  • The Aurora Prize will award $1 million to one humanitarian based on their demonstrated record of courage, commitment, and impact.
  • Blacc has long been involved in philanthropy, extending his commitment to social issues through his partnership with the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative.
  • I hope this song will motivate others to join the global humanitarian movement inspired by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative."

Peterson Acquisitions, Named Best Business Broker in the U.S. by Industry Leaders, To Launch Groundbreaking Affiliate Program and Deal-Makers Club

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

When asked the question, "what did it take to get where you are at with Peterson Acquisitions?

Key Points: 
  • When asked the question, "what did it take to get where you are at with Peterson Acquisitions?
  • Chad Peterson replied "Everyone wants a secret, or a combination to success, as though someone has such magic answer.
  • Peterson Acquisitions is becoming an education-based company, and it is there in the classroom that we will find our business partners."
  • Peterson Acquisitions is the Best Business Broker in the Country, and we are getting bigger and stronger every day.

Do No Harm Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Continuing Medical Education Course to Fulfill Michigan's Implicit Bias Training Requirement

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

RICHMOND, Va., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrow, Do No Harm will launch a first-of-its-kind Continuing Medical Education (CME) course that fulfills the "implicit bias training" requirements of Michigan's licensing agency. The course will be launched in response and as an alternative to the many mandatory CME courses that require doctors and nurses to attest to carrying racial biases to maintain their licenses.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrow, Do No Harm will launch a first-of-its-kind Continuing Medical Education (CME) course that fulfills the "implicit bias training" requirements of Michigan's licensing agency.
  • "Michigan's government has injected DEI into healthcare by forcing doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to undertake so-called 'implicit bias training,'" said Do No Harm Chairman Dr. Stanley Goldfarb.
  • With this new CME course, Do No Harm proves there are viable alternatives to the radical indoctrination accepted and practiced by the medical establishment.
  • This training is offered as an on-demand, internet-based course for medical professionals who are required to take a qualifying implicit bias training course as a condition of licensure.

Corelight Secures $150 Million in Series E Funding Led by Accel, with participation from Cisco Investments and CrowdStrike

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corelight, a leader in open network detection and response (NDR), today announced it has raised $150 million in Series E investment led by its first capital investor, Accel, with additional strategic investment from Cisco Investments and CrowdStrike Falcon Fund.

Key Points: 
  • Beyond these investments, Corelight is the NDR platform of choice for the elite cybersecurity services teams at CrowdStrike , Mandiant , and the Black Hat NOC at Black Hat events.
  • "Corelight uses the network to provide ground truth evidence of adversarial movement, and the use case for that data is unbounded," said Brian Dye, CEO of Corelight.
  • "Customers and partners are broadly adopting Corelight to drive advances in AI-driven security operations, cloud visibility and detection, and next-generation SIEM platforms.
  • We are excited to collaborate with CrowdStrike, Cisco and Accel as we continue to innovate and serve the needs of our mutual customers."

Sanmina's Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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Monday, April 29, 2024

"Our focused execution and operating discipline yielded financial results in line with our outlook," stated Jure Sola, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • "Our focused execution and operating discipline yielded financial results in line with our outlook," stated Jure Sola, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • The following outlook is for the fiscal third quarter ending June 29, 2024.
  • The statements above including our financial outlook for the third quarter fiscal 2024 and our expectations for sequential improvement in 2024 generally, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • Sanmina will hold a conference call to review its financial results for the second quarter and outlook for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

AACC, NSF Announce 12 Student Teams to Advance to Community College Innovation Challenge Finals

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Monday, April 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), announced that it has selected 12 finalist teams to advance to the final round of the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC), set to take place in June 2024. 

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), announced that it has selected 12 finalist teams to advance to the final round of the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC), set to take place in June 2024.
  • Now in its eighth year, the competition seeks to strengthen entrepreneurial thinking among community college students by challenging them to develop STEM-based solutions to real-world problems.
  • The Boot Camp culminates in a Student Innovation Poster Session on Capitol Hill with STEM leaders and congressional stakeholders and a pitch presentation to determine the first, second, and third-place winning teams.
  • "Once again, I am inspired by the incredible level of talent and creativity our community college students showcase through the CCIC.

Life Time Appoints James LaValle Chief Science Officer

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Monday, April 29, 2024

CHANHASSEN, Minn., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH) today announced the appointment of James LaValle, clinical pharmacist, C.C.N.M.T. as Chief Science Officer. LaValle will spearhead the development and implementation of scientific initiatives and strategic relationships to support MIORA, Life Time's new longevity and performance program launched in late 2023, including the first dedicated MIORA clinic at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis.

Key Points: 
  • CHANHASSEN, Minn., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH) today announced the appointment of James LaValle, clinical pharmacist, C.C.N.M.T.
  • as Chief Science Officer.
  • LaValle will spearhead the development and implementation of scientific initiatives and strategic relationships to support MIORA , Life Time's new longevity and performance program launched in late 2023, including the first dedicated MIORA clinic at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis.
  • Building and enhancing new partnerships with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, International Peptide Society, and other leading organizations in the space.

Orange Sparkle Ball Launches Autonomous Robot Pickup Pilots in Detroit

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Monday, April 29, 2024

ATLANTA, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange Sparkle Ball, an innovation and impact accelerator based in Atlanta, Georgia, announced today it will be launching an Autonomous Robotic Pickup Platform in Detroit, Michigan with funding from the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform (MMFP) provided by the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME). OFME launched the MMFP to provide support to mobility and electrification companies looking to deploy their technology solutions in the state of Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • Orange Sparkle Ball was awarded a Real World Deployment Grant from the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification for a series of pilots testing autonomous robotic pickup.
  • Orange Sparkle Ball plans to build an Autonomous Robotic Pickup Platform by conducting a series of pilots to explore pickup of end-of-life materials.
  • Meaghan Kennedy, founder of Orange Sparkle Ball, explains, "The use of this technology for pickup has been under investigated, and we're happy to be exploring expanded use of autonomous robot technology.
  • After completing the initial food waste pickup pilot, Orange Sparkle Ball will continue exploring autonomous pickup tests in Detroit through the end of 2024.