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CHOP's Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center (HTC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proudly celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding or clotting disorders. The Center was founded in 1973 and was one of the first HTCs established in the country and is considered a Center of Excellence for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of bleeding and clotting disorders, serving as a national resource for other institutions.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center (HTC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proudly celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding or clotting disorders.
  • "What started at CHOP as caring for 48 patients a year with hemophilia has grown into providing care for over 1,000 children with all types of bleeding and clotting disorders at our Center," says Leslie Raffini, MD, Director of the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
  • Hemophilia is an X-linked inherited bleeding disorder that is caused by a clotting factor deficiency that can cause frequent, painful joint bleeds and disability.
  • During this time, donated blood was the only treatment available for hemophilia patients, which led to many of them becoming infected with HIV.

Green Cryptocurrency Systems Lessens Energy Demands Of Proof Of Work Systems

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cryptocurrency… Mining… Blockchain Technology… Even though these terms have been added to the global dictionary in the last several years not many really have a grasp on what they are, and how they do what they do... or how much energy they use! Cryptocurrency is an encrypted decentralized digital currency. Mining is the process of confirming cryptocurrency transactions and adding them to the public ledger (blockchain). The Blockchain is a distributed, cryptographically signed public ledger that stores transaction data across multiple computers(nodes). To add a transaction to the ledger, the "miner" must solve a complex computational problem. Blockchain Miners are the backbone of the cryptocurrency network and going green has never been more essential. The use of blockchain technology is growing at a rapid rate, leading to soaring energy consumption. Blockchain technology is secured and maintained by a vast network of globally distributed computers (Miners) to solve increasingly-complex computational problems. The processing of these transactions requires extensive power consumption.   An article on NBCNews's site addressing these issues added: "And so, any cryptocurrency built on a proof of work protocol is going to be plagued by, as Musk put it, "insane" energy demands as it scales larger. The Cambridge Center for Alternativve Finance, a part of the Cambridge Judge Business School, found that bitcoin uses about 110 terawatt-hours per year, which is similar to what Malaysia and Sweden use.  The better way is called proof of stake. And for some cryptocurrencies, it's already in use."  Active Companies in the markets today include The OLB Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLB), Riot Blockchain, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN), NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA).

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  • An article on NBCNews's site addressing these issues added: "And so, any cryptocurrency built on a proof of work protocol is going to be plagued by, as Musk put it, "insane" energy demands as it scales larger.
  • Because the basis of proof of stake doesn't require any extra energy to prove trustworthiness, it is much more energy efficient.
  • Unlike in proof of work, where specialized computing equipment like high-end graphics cards are needed, the proof of stake protocol can be run off of a laptop.
  • Researchers like Ryan believe that the result is that energy consumption for proof of stake is 99.99 percent lower than proof of work.

Green Cryptocurrency Systems Lessens Energy Demands Of Proof Of Work Systems

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cryptocurrency… Mining… Blockchain Technology… Even though these terms have been added to the global dictionary in the last several years not many really have a grasp on what they are, and how they do what they do... or how much energy they use! Cryptocurrency is an encrypted decentralized digital currency. Mining is the process of confirming cryptocurrency transactions and adding them to the public ledger (blockchain). The Blockchain is a distributed, cryptographically signed public ledger that stores transaction data across multiple computers(nodes). To add a transaction to the ledger, the "miner" must solve a complex computational problem. Blockchain Miners are the backbone of the cryptocurrency network and going green has never been more essential. The use of blockchain technology is growing at a rapid rate, leading to soaring energy consumption. Blockchain technology is secured and maintained by a vast network of globally distributed computers (Miners) to solve increasingly-complex computational problems. The processing of these transactions requires extensive power consumption.   An article on NBCNews's site addressing these issues added: "And so, any cryptocurrency built on a proof of work protocol is going to be plagued by, as Musk put it, "insane" energy demands as it scales larger. The Cambridge Center for Alternativve Finance, a part of the Cambridge Judge Business School, found that bitcoin uses about 110 terawatt-hours per year, which is similar to what Malaysia and Sweden use.  The better way is called proof of stake. And for some cryptocurrencies, it's already in use."  Active Companies in the markets today include The OLB Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLB), Riot Blockchain, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN), NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA).

Key Points: 
  • An article on NBCNews's site addressing these issues added: "And so, any cryptocurrency built on a proof of work protocol is going to be plagued by, as Musk put it, "insane" energy demands as it scales larger.
  • Because the basis of proof of stake doesn't require any extra energy to prove trustworthiness, it is much more energy efficient.
  • Unlike in proof of work, where specialized computing equipment like high-end graphics cards are needed, the proof of stake protocol can be run off of a laptop.
  • Researchers like Ryan believe that the result is that energy consumption for proof of stake is 99.99 percent lower than proof of work.

Cannabis Companies Prepare for Explosive Growth Following Federal US Legalization

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

As both state and federal governments move closer to legalizing cannabis, companies within this sector are also laying the groundwork and pursuing initiatives to gather a market share within the cannabis industry.

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  • As both state and federal governments move closer to legalizing cannabis, companies within this sector are also laying the groundwork and pursuing initiatives to gather a market share within the cannabis industry.
  • The company also expects to take delivery orders from other companies later in the year after thoroughly testing its systems.
  • The company also anticipates that the continued state-to-state cannabis legalization will expand its market for the Affinity System.
  • This transaction sets Sundial as one of Canada's largest vertically integrated cannabis companies and gives the company a strategic entry into the cannabis retail sector.

Cannabis Companies Prepare for Explosive Growth Following Federal US Legalization

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At least 18 states in America have legalized recreational marijuana and 37 have legalized different forms of medical marijuana thanks to the growing push for legalization at the state and federal levels. If passed, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act where it is listed as a Schedule I drug. As both state and federal governments move closer to legalizing cannabis, companies within this sector are also laying the groundwork and pursuing initiatives to gather a market share within the cannabis industry. Sixth Wave Innovations Inc. (OTCQB:SIXWF) (CSE:SIXW), Neptune Wellness Solutions (NASDAQ:NEPT) (TSX:NEPT), Canopy Growth Corp (NASDAQ:CGC) (TSX:WEED), Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ:SNDL), and GrowGeneration Corp (NASDAQ:GRWG) are among the companies capitalizing on the growing push for legalization and the increased demand for cannabis products.

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  • As both state and federal governments move closer to legalizing cannabis, companies within this sector are also laying the groundwork and pursuing initiatives to gather a market share within the cannabis industry.
  • The company also expects to take delivery orders from other companies later in the year after thoroughly testing its systems.
  • The company also anticipates that the continued state-to-state cannabis legalization will expand its market for the Affinity System.
  • This transaction sets Sundial as one of Canada's largest vertically integrated cannabis companies and gives the company a strategic entry into the cannabis retail sector.

Fairfax India Announces Filing of Prospectus by Chemplast Sanmar Limited

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

TORONTO, Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (“Fairfax India” or the “Company”) (TSX: FIH.U) announces that Chemplast Sanmar Limited (“CSL”), a subsidiary of Sanmar Chemicals Group (“Sanmar”) has filed a red herring prospectus with the Registrar of Companies in connection with its initial public offering (the “IPO”).

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    TORONTO, Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (Fairfax India or the Company) (TSX: FIH.U) announces that Chemplast Sanmar Limited (CSL), a subsidiary of Sanmar Chemicals Group (Sanmar) has filed a red herring prospectus with the Registrar of Companies in connection with its initial public offering (the IPO).
  • Fairfax India currently owns 398,853 equity shares of Sanmar, representing a 42.9% equity interest in Sanmar (on a fully-diluted basis) and, therefore, a 42.9% indirect equity interest in CSL prior to the completion of the IPO.
  • As at June 30, 2021, Fairfax India had valued its equity interest in Sanmar at $438.5 million.
  • CSL also wholly-owns Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Limited, the second largest manufacturer of suspension PVC resin in India.

MCI Onehealth Completes Strategic Acquisition of Polyclinic

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

TORONTO, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc. (“MCI” or the “Company”) (TSX: DRDR) has completed a series of share purchase agreements to acquire an 80% interest in Canadian Phase Onward Inc., The Quit Clinic Inc. and Executive Medical Concierge Canada (2021) Ltd. (collectively, “Polyclinic”) through its subsidiary MCI Polyclinic Group Inc. (“MCI Polyclinic”). This strategic acquisition aligns with MCI’s mission to meaningfully contribute to the transformation of the Canadian healthcare system and improve access to care by delivering an innovative, personalized patient experience.

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  • MCI Polyclinic is expected to generate annualized gross revenue in excess of $5.0 million and annualized adjusted EBITDA in excess of $1.0 million.
  • The internal patient referral system in operation at MCI Polyclinic and across the MCI network helps capture the needs of patients who would otherwise struggle to find timely, specialized care.
  • MCI Polyclinic is the centralized physical example of the personalized healthcare model we have strategically built across the MCI ecosystem both digitally and physically.
  • Patients of MCI Polyclinic will continue to receive the same excellent care and convenience they have had at Polyclinic, and will now have access to additional services in the MCI network.

Gran Colombia Prices Oversubscribed US$300 Million 6.875% Senior Unsecured Notes Offering

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

TORONTO, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gran Colombia Gold Corp. (TSX: GCM; OTCQX: TPRFF) announced today that it has successfully priced an oversubscribed offering of US$300 million in senior unsecured notes due 2026 at a coupon rate of 6.875% (the “2026 Notes”) pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Act”), with closing expected to occur on or about August 9, 2021.

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  • The proceeds from the 2026 Notes will be used to (i) to fund the development of our Guyana operations, (ii) to prepay the remaining Gold-Linked Notes, and (iii) for general corporate purposes.
  • The 2026 Notes have been assigned a rating of B+ by Fitch Ratings and a rating of B+ by S&P Global Ratings.
  • About Gran Colombia Gold Corp.
    Gran Colombia is a mid-tier gold producer with a proven track record of mine building and operating in Latin America.
  • In Colombia, the Company is currently the largest underground gold and silver producer with several mines in operation at its high-grade Segovia Operations.

FAX Capital Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

TORONTO, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAX Capital Corp. (FAX Capital or the Company) (TSX: FXC and FXC.WT) today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. All currency figures are Canadian dollars.

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    TORONTO, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAX Capital Corp. (FAX Capital or the Company) (TSX: FXC and FXC.WT) today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
  • "We are pleased with our continued execution in the second quarter," said Blair Driscoll, CEO of FAX Capital.
  • Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 was $14.1 million, compared to $5.1 million in the comparative quarter last year.
  • The Companys updated investor presentation and factsheet in respect of the second quarter of 2021 contain further information on FAX Capitals strategy and operations and can be accessed on the Companys website.

Newcore Gold Completes $11.5 Million Bought Deal Offering

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newcore Gold Ltd. ("Newcore" or the "Company") (TSX-V: NCAU, OTCQX: NCAUF) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced bought deal public offering (the "Offering"). Pursuant to the Offering, the Company issued 19,167,050 common shares of the Company (the "Shares") at a price of $0.60 per Share for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $11.5 million, which included the full exercise of the over-allotment option.

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    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newcore Gold Ltd. ("Newcore" or the "Company") (TSX-V: NCAU, OTCQX: NCAUF) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced bought deal public offering (the "Offering").
  • Newcore Gold is advancing its Enchi Gold Project located in Ghana, Africas largest gold producer (1).
  • Newcore Gold offers investors a unique combination of top-tier leadership, who are aligned with shareholders through their 27% equity ownership, and prime district scale exploration opportunities.
  • On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Newcore Gold Ltd.
    Mal Karwowska | Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations