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Avantus Partners with State and Federal Agencies to Protect 215,000 Acres of Critical California Habitat and Wildlife

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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  • Avantus ( formerly 8minute ), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and the U.S.
  • Avantus will also invest millions of additional dollars for habitat enhancements across Onyx to jumpstart restoration for desert plants and wildlife species.
  • It is also estimated to include more than 80,000 acres of western Joshua tree habitat, including 3,000 acres of dense woodland.
  • Avantus works closely with wildlife agencies and environmental organizations to advance environmental efforts and safeguard species throughout all stages of a projects life.

Competition Bureau makes recommendations for empowering Canadian health care providers in the digital era

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Empowering health care providers in the digital era , is the third and final report published as part of the Bureau's digital health care market study.

Key Points: 
  • Empowering health care providers in the digital era , is the third and final report published as part of the Bureau's digital health care market study.
  • (sources: Canada Health Infoway; Virtual Care Taskforce)
    The final report makes three recommendations to Canadian governments and policymakers to enable health care providers to take advantage of the forces of competition:
    Review existing health care provider payment models to support the appropriate use of digital health care.
  • Empowering health care providers to use the best available digital technologies will lead to lower costs, better health care services, and improved patient outcomes.
  • By facilitating greater adoption of digital health care solutions, Canadians can benefit from increased health care access, lower costs, and better health outcomes."

Bureau of Land Management Approves Exploration Plan of Operations for the Bonnie Claire Lithium Project, Nevada

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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Nevada Lithium CEO, Stephen Rentschler, commented: "We are pleased to report that our 50% partner, Iconic, who is operator of our initial joint work program, has advised us of our Plan of Operations approval for Bonnie Claire.

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  • Nevada Lithium CEO, Stephen Rentschler, commented: "We are pleased to report that our 50% partner, Iconic, who is operator of our initial joint work program, has advised us of our Plan of Operations approval for Bonnie Claire.
  • The newly permitted exploration area covers 4,146 acres (16.78 square kilometers), of which, 3,271 acres (13.24 square kilometers) are salt playa.
  • About Nevada Lithium Resources Inc.
    Nevada Lithium Resources Inc. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on shareholder value creation through its core asset, the Bonnie Claire Lithium Project, located in Nye County, Nevada, where it currently holds a 50% interest.
  • These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the proposed exploration program, development of the Bonnie Claire Project, and advancement of the Bonnie Claire Project to pre-feasibility.

Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance investigation into Dufresne Furniture's marketing practices

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance its inquiry into The Dufresne Group, Inc. and its affiliates, which operate through the retail banners Dufresne Furniture and Appliances and certain Ashley Furniture HomeStores in Canada.

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  • The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance its inquiry into The Dufresne Group, Inc. and its affiliates, which operate through the retail banners Dufresne Furniture and Appliances and certain Ashley Furniture HomeStores in Canada.
  • The Bureau is looking to determine if their marketing practices raise concerns under the civil deceptive marketing provisions of the Competition Act.
  • The order grantedby the Federal Court of Canada on November 10, 2022, requires The Dufresne Group, Inc., and its affiliates (TDG Furniture, Inc., DFA Operations, Inc. and Furniture Investment Group, Inc.) to produce records and information relevant to the Bureau's investigation.
  • The misleading advertising provisions of the Competition Actprohibit making any kind of false or misleading claim to promote a product, service or business interest.

TRUE LOVE FEELS STICKER SHOCK WITH A 10.5 PERCENT HIKE IN PNC CHRISTMAS PRICE INDEX

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- True love costs a lot more this year, as record-high inflation drives PNC's 39th annual Christmas Price Index (PNC CPI) up 10.5%, the third highest year-over-year increase in the index's history.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- True love costs a lot more this year, as record-high inflation drives PNC's 39th annual Christmas Price Index (PNC CPI) up 10.5%, the third highest year-over-year increase in the index's history.
  • Despite True Loves' generous intentions, the gifts that make up the PNC CPI are not well-insulated from what is being experienced across the broader economy."
  • This year, services in the PNC CPI, represented primarily by the performers, are up 14.5% while goods increased just 4.2%.
  • The annual PNC CPI tradition includes calculating the "True Cost of Christmas," which is the total cost of items bestowed by a True Love who repeats all the song's verses.

15 Million Consumers Who Shopped for Holiday Gifts in 2021 Don't Plan to This Year

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today released findings from the 16th edition of the Reality Check: Paycheck-To-Paycheck research series, conducted in partnership with PYMNTS. The Holiday Shopping Edition examines the financial lifestyles and spending choices of U.S. consumers going into the 2022 holiday shopping season. 

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  • The Holiday Shopping Edition examines the financial lifestyles and spending choices of U.S. consumers going into the 2022 holiday shopping season.
  • Fifteen million consumers who shopped for holiday gifts in 2021 don't plan to do so this year.
  • That said, 79% of all consumers plan to shop this holiday season, more than a 10% decrease from 88% in 2021.
  • While 82% of these consumers shopped during the 2021 holiday season, only 68% plan to shop in the 2022 holiday season, a 17% decrease.

Revolve Provides Development Progress on its 250MW Parker Solar & Storage Project in the US

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Revolve Renewable Power Corp. (TSXV: REVV) ("Revolve" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing development activity of its 250MW Parker Solar & Storage project (the "Parker Project").

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Revolve Renewable Power Corp. (TSXV: REVV) ("Revolve" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing development activity of its 250MW Parker Solar & Storage project (the "Parker Project").
  • Revolve is active on several utility scale solar, battery storage and wind projects in the US.
  • Considerable progress has been achieved on the Parker Project over the last eighteen (18) months and it is now moving towards the mid-stage of development.
  • Revolve develops utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects in the US and Mexico with a portfolio of c.3,600MW under development.

University Headquarters Announces the Acquisition of Discover Early Childhood EDU

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- University Headquarters (UHQ), the internet's leading source for education and career information is announcing the acquisition of the site Discover Early Childhood EDU. This acquisition will focus on early childhood and will complement University HQ's already expansive educational offerings for future and current students. It is expected that UniversityHQ management will take advantage of this newly gained content to significantly expand its education portfolio beyond what they already offer, just as they did when the company acquired Cyber Degrees EDU recently. This is why the University HQ website is one of the most comprehensive options out there for those looking to review their degree and career options.

Key Points: 
  • University Headquarters has recently acquired cyber Degrees EDU and is now acquiring Discover Early Childhood EDU in order to increase the websites exposure among potential new early childhood teachers.
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- University Headquarters (UHQ) , the internet's leading source for education and career information is announcing the acquisition of the site Discover Early Childhood EDU.
  • With the acquisition of Discover Early Childhood EDU and Cyber Degrees EDU, University HQ's information in both of these fields will be enhanced at every level.
  • Students will benefit from the merging of Discover Early Education EDU and Cyber Degrees EDU thanks to University Headquarters' acquisition.

MASSAGE ENVY ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS FOR ENTRY PERIOD 1

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Massage Envy, a national leader in massage and skincare services, today announced the eight winners drawn for Entry Period 1 under the Massage Envy National Scholarship Sweepstakes for Massage Therapists. 

Key Points: 
  • "Massage Envy is extraordinarily proud to be able to support the Massage Therapy profession through the scholarship sweepstakes," said Beth Stiller, CEO, Massage Envy.
  • Scholarship recipients do not have to work at a Massage Envy franchised location upon graduation from massage school.
  • Massage Envy, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a national franchisor and does not independently own or operate any of the Massage Envy franchised locations nationwide.
  • The Massage Envy franchise network, through its franchise locations, is the leading provider of massage services.

First Dollar Expands Health Wallet Platform For Partners With Launch of Mobile App

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Dollar, a healthcare benefits technology company, today announced the launch of its mobile Health Wallet app.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Dollar, a healthcare benefits technology company, today announced the launch of its mobile Health Wallet app.
  • With its app, First Dollar partners (financial institutions, health plans, HR tech platforms, and third-party administrators) can provide their customers with on-the-go access to their health benefits.
  • In follow-up work, the mobile app team will unlock all Health Wallet platform products, allowing consumers to access their consumer-directed and supplemental benefits through the tool.
  • First Dollar users can find the app by searching for "First Dollar Health Wallet" in the Apple App and Google Play Stores.