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Bridge to Life Ltd. Names Don Webber as President and CEO

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors for Bridge to Life, a world leader in organ preservation, announced Don Webber as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Webber's appointment comes after Steve Schweighardt, founder, and former CEO for over seventeen years, announced his retirement from daily operations. Schweighardt will remain as Chairman. 

Key Points: 
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors for Bridge to Life, a world leader in organ preservation, announced Don Webber as the new President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • In making the announcement, Schweighardt stated, "We are very pleased to announce that Don will be taking over as President and CEO effective immediately.
  • Webber brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience to Bridge to Life and has extensive experience developing and commercializing medical products.
  • Prior to joining Bridge to Life, Webber served as CEO of SynCardia Systems, LLC, and was responsible for the turnaround and successful sale of the company.

Daniel Michael Yoder is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

SHIRLEY, Ark., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daniel Michael Yoder, President, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Professional in the Christian Literature and Teaching fields and in acknowledgment of his excellence with Solid Rock Family Enterprises.

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  • SHIRLEY, Ark., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daniel Michael Yoder, President, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Professional in the Christian Literature and Teaching fields and in acknowledgment of his excellence with Solid Rock Family Enterprises.
  • Throughout his career, Mr. Yoder has notably worked as a pastor, educator, author, and construction industry.
  • Known for his entrepreneurship skills, Mr. Yoder has been distinguished with an award for Businessman of the Year.
  • A prolific writer, Mr. Yoder has contributed to articles published in Kingsway Magazine and Christian MotorSports Illustrated.

Undercover Snacks Announces Launch into Costco Eastern Canada

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

EAST HANOVER, N.J., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Undercover Snacks, the rapidly growing NJ-based manufacturer of unbelievably delicious, crazy-crispy chocolate snacks that are secretly better for you, announced today that its best-selling, plant-based Dark Chocolate + Sea Salt Quinoa Crisps have launched in approximately 70 Costco Wholesale locations across Eastern Canada. This launch follows Undercover's success in recent US Costco rotations across the Southeast and San Francisco Bay Area.

Key Points: 
  • The innovative woman-owned snack manufacturer has launched its best-selling Dark Chocolate + Sea Salt Crisps across Eastern Canada Costco Wholesale locations.
  • EAST HANOVER, N.J., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Undercover Snacks, the rapidly growing NJ-based manufacturer of unbelievably delicious, crazy-crispy chocolate snacks that are secretly better for you, announced today that its best-selling, plant-based Dark Chocolate + Sea Salt Quinoa Crisps have launched in approximately 70 Costco Wholesale locations across Eastern Canada.
  • "We are extremely excited to be expanding our distribution both in Costco and across Canada, following our two recent successful US Costco rotations," said Diana Levy, Founder, Co-Owner and CEO of Undercover Snacks.
  • Undercover Snacks is a covert operation, crafting delicious chocolate snacks that are secretly better for you.

JSI to Promote Sustainable Urban Growth in Asia

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Resilient Cities (ARC) Project will address cross-cutting urban development challenges in secondary cities in Asia by promoting sustainable urban growth; supporting resilient, low-carbon urban infrastructure; and integrating climate change and environmental considerations into urban approaches.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Resilient Cities (ARC) Project will address cross-cutting urban development challenges in secondary cities in Asia by promoting sustainable urban growth; supporting resilient, low-carbon urban infrastructure; and integrating climate change and environmental considerations into urban approaches.
  • Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Asia, JSI will lead ARC in partnership with BRAC, DevTech Systems, Inc., and ICF.
  • ARC will work closely with city residents and governments to co-design approaches that support sustainable urban growth and integrate climate change considerations.
  • ARC is implemented by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) with partners BRAC, DevTech Systems, Inc., and ICF.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Is Investigating Intuit, Enviva, and Tattooed Chef and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

Key Points: 
  • Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • On May 4, 2022, Intuit agreed to pay $141 million to settle similar allegations regarding Turbo Tax.
  • On this news, Tattooed Chef share prices dropped by $0.44, or approximately 9.8%, to open on October 13, 2022 at $4.05 per share.
  • For more information on the Tattooed Chef investigation go to: https://bespc.com/cases/TTCF
    About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Abbott, TuSimple, Kohl’s, and Bed Bath & Beyond and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Monday, October 17, 2022

For more information on the TuSimple class action go to: https://bespc.com/cases/TSP

Key Points: 
  • For more information on the TuSimple class action go to: https://bespc.com/cases/TSP
    Kohls operates as a retail company in the U.S.
  • On March 25, 2022, Bed Bath & Beyond added three new directors appointed by Ryan Cohens investment firm, RC Ventures LLC.
  • For more information on the Bed Bath & Beyond class action go to: https://bespc.com/cases/BBBY
    About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
  • The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country.

Lands’ End Gives Back This Holiday Season

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Monday, October 17, 2022

DODGEVILLE, Wis., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lands End , a classic American lifestyle brand, today announced its charitable giving plans for the upcoming holiday season.

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  • DODGEVILLE, Wis., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lands End , a classic American lifestyle brand, today announced its charitable giving plans for the upcoming holiday season.
  • The Lands End Comfort Fund, our charitable giving program, is rooted in our mission of creating a more comfortable world, said Matt Trainor, senior vice president of global brand creative at Lands End.
  • Through our shared commitment with Lands End to propel research, we will bring the end of breast cancer into focus.
  • About The Lands End Comfort Fund:
    The Lands End Comfort Fund is a charitable giving program that is rooted in providing comfort to others.

NeuroSigma Announces Commercial Launch of The Monarch eTNS® System for the Treatment of Pediatric ADHD at Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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Monday, October 17, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeuroSigma, Inc. , aLos Angeles-based bioelectronics company, today announced the commercial launch of The Monarch eTNS System at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) in Toronto.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeuroSigma, Inc. , aLos Angeles-based bioelectronics company, today announced the commercial launch of The Monarch eTNS System at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) in Toronto.
  • The Monarch eTNS System is a bioelectronic medical device that uses external trigeminal nerve stimulation (eTNS) to treat neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.
  • In 2019, the Monarch eTNS System became the first-ever medical device cleared by FDA for treating pediatric ADHD.
  • The company is commercializing the Monarch eTNS System, which is the first non-drug treatment for pediatric ADHD cleared by the FDA.

Former Medicare Director, UnitedHealth Executive Joins Former NSA Director at Team8 to Build Companies Across Digital Health, Cybersecurity, and Fintech

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

He joins former National Security Agency (NSA) Director and Team8 Operating Partner Adm. Michael Rogers, who joined Team8 in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • He joins former National Security Agency (NSA) Director and Team8 Operating Partner Adm. Michael Rogers, who joined Team8 in 2018.
  • Team8 has an unorthodox, yet effective approach to venture building, which has been extremely successful in cybersecurity and, more recently, fintech.
  • Prior to joining Team8 Health, he was chief executive of the Medicare program at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and a senior executive in United Healthcares Medicare business.
  • Team8 is a venture group that builds and backs the most innovative technology companies in the fields of cybersecurity, data, fintech, and digital health.

Empire Petroleum Expands Executive Management Team

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP) (Empire or the Company), today announced that J. Kevin Vann has joined Empire as an executive officer in the newly created position of Vice President, Finance and Strategic Planning.

Key Points: 
  • Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP) (Empire or the Company), today announced that J. Kevin Vann has joined Empire as an executive officer in the newly created position of Vice President, Finance and Strategic Planning.
  • Tommy Pritchard, Chief Executive Officer of Empire, commented, We are delighted to have Kevin join the Empire executive team.
  • I am pleased to join the Company and look forward to collaborating closely with the executive team, the Board of Directors and the rest of the Empire team, said Kevin Vann.
  • Empire Petroleum Corporation is a publicly traded, Tulsa-based oil and gas company with current producing assets in Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Montana, and New Mexico.