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Zai Lab to Present Final Overall Survival (OS) Data from Phase 3 NORA Study of ZEJULA (niraparib) in Platinum-Sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Cancer (PSROC)

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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“Previous progression-free survival and interim OS data from the NORA study demonstrated the benefit of niraparib maintenance therapy with an individualized starting dose among Chinese patients with PSROC,” said Dr. Rafael Amado, President, Head of Global Oncology Research and Development, Zai Lab.

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  • “Previous progression-free survival and interim OS data from the NORA study demonstrated the benefit of niraparib maintenance therapy with an individualized starting dose among Chinese patients with PSROC,” said Dr. Rafael Amado, President, Head of Global Oncology Research and Development, Zai Lab.
  • “We look forward to sharing the final OS findings from this study at both the 2024 ESGO and SGO conferences.
  • The final OS analysis was conducted after ≥ 50% of OS events occurred in the intent-to-treat population.
  • No new safety signals were identified during the long-term follow up period subsequent to the primary analysis.

Skin Expert Dr. Martha Viera Joins Exclusive Haute Beauty Network

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Saturday, February 17, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Martha Viera, MD, is a talented dermatologist and cutaneous surgeon at Martha Viera Dermatology in Coral Gables, Florida.

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  • Dr. Martha Viera joins Haute Beauty Network as a skin expert representing the Coral Gables, FL market.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Martha Viera, MD, is a talented dermatologist and cutaneous surgeon at Martha Viera Dermatology in Coral Gables, Florida.
  • Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Dr. Viera completed medical school in 2001 at Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) in Caracas.
  • In her personal life, Dr. Viera is a mother of two boys, and they enjoy a healthy, active, and balanced lifestyle.

Newest Cohort for Raise Your Hand Texas’ Trustee Advocates Program Announced

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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“The Trustee Advocates Program helps connect local leaders with the tools and know-how they need to advocate for public school students and teachers.

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  • “The Trustee Advocates Program helps connect local leaders with the tools and know-how they need to advocate for public school students and teachers.
  • The program aims to lift up the voices and expertise of local leaders at the Texas Capitol,” said Missy Bender, trustee-in-residence and regional advocacy director for Raise Your Hand Texas.
  • As a Texas Education Agency-registered provider of continuing education, Raise Your Hand Texas will award continuing education credit to participants for the hours spent in training.
  • Raise Your Hand Texas supports public policy solutions that invest in our students, encourage innovation and autonomy, and improve college and workforce readiness.

Saint-Gobain Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony to Mark Construction on New Roofing Manufacturing and Distribution Center in Bryan, Texas

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Today Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Roofing, held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark construction toward a new, state-of-the-art roofing manufacturing and distribution center in Bryan, Texas .

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  • Today Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Roofing, held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark construction toward a new, state-of-the-art roofing manufacturing and distribution center in Bryan, Texas .
  • “We’re excited to expand our service capabilities to our customers in Texas,” said Carmen Bodden, Vice President and General Manager of CertainTeed Roofing.
  • I thank CertainTeed for choosing to grow in Texas, and congratulations on the groundbreaking of this remarkable new facility.
  • Today’s ceremony in Bryan follows several other growth investments taken by Saint-Gobain to grow its business in North America in recent months:

Boerne ISD Selects SparkCognition's AI Solution to Advance Campus Safety

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkCognition, a global leader in B2B artificial intelligence (AI) software solutions, today announced that Boerne Independent School District (ISD) deployed the company's computer vision solution to assist with situational awareness for scenarios that could compromise campus safety.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkCognition, a global leader in B2B artificial intelligence (AI) software solutions, today announced that Boerne Independent School District (ISD) deployed the company's computer vision solution to assist with situational awareness for scenarios that could compromise campus safety.
  • Located in Boerne, TX, Boerne ISD is a PK-12 school district with over 10,000 students across 12 campuses.
  • "At Boerne ISD, we remain committed to the safety and well-being of our students, educators, and staff," said Rick Goodrich, Chief of Safety and Security at Boerne ISD.
  • Visual AI Advisor has been contracted on over 147,000 cameras across 16 countries, and features 125+ pre-built use cases for safety, security, operational efficiency, quality control, and situational awareness.

AVIA and TVB Congratulate Hong Kong Customs for Action Against Distributors of Illegal Streaming Devices

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Sale, ISD, Seizure, Dispute resolution, CAP, Intellectual property, TVB, AVIA, Senior, Sham Shui Po, Computer, Property management, Copyright

Acting on information received from Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), Hong Kong Customs, supported by TVB throughout the action, raided the shops, seizing more than 1,000 ISDs and related computers and video equipment, with a value in excess of USD150,000.

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  • Acting on information received from Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), Hong Kong Customs, supported by TVB throughout the action, raided the shops, seizing more than 1,000 ISDs and related computers and video equipment, with a value in excess of USD150,000.
  • The actions were the first in Hong Kong to apply the "communication right" in enforcement actions against ISD sellers since the implementation of the Copyright (Amendment) Ordinance 2022.
  • Michael Kwan, TVB's Senior IP Enforcement Advisor, stated, "TVB works closely with Hong Kong Customs in these enforcement actions, which demonstrate the unwavering commitment of both the Hong Kong Customs and TVB to protecting intellectual property rights and ensuring a fair and sustainable creative industry.
  • "It is therefore vital that Hong Kong's enforcement authorities send a strong message that the sale and distribution of ISDs is illegal in Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Customs are to be congratulated for these actions that act to protect both its creative economy and its consumers."

Nuvve and Blue Bird Equip First All-Electric School Fleet in Texas

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE), a global technology leader accelerating the electrification of transportation through its proprietary vehicle-to-grid (V2G) platform, and Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, have replaced the Martinsville Independent School District (ISD)'s diesel fleet with five Blue Bird Vision electric buses, five Nuvve Level II chargers and the innovative AI-powered Nuvve FleetBox 2.0 charge management software.

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  • Martinsville ISD is now officially the first Texas school district to boast an all-electric school bus fleet, according to the Texas Electric School Bus Project , a nonprofit that tracks school transportation electrification in the state.
  • Now, after working so closely with Nuvve, Blue Bird and Rush Truck Centers, I'm a believer in clean transportation and clean wind power for Texas communities like mine.
  • Blue Bird, an iconic, century-old school bus builder, helps school districts in Texas and across North America accelerate the adoption of its electric, zero-emission school buses.
  • "With more than 1,500 electric vehicles on the road, Blue Bird is the undisputed leader in zero-emission school buses.

Minnesota Schools Awarded Funding to Implement Evidence-Based BARR System

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Funded through Minnesota's 2023 K12 Education Finance bill (HF 2497) and working with the Minnesota Department of Education in the selection process, the following schools were awarded three-years of funding to roll out BARR's system:

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  • BARR Center (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) announced today that 18 additional Minnesota schools have been selected to implement its evidenced-based system.
  • The 2023 Minnesota legislature approved $5 million for the expansion of the BARR system which focuses on improving school culture and student outcomes.
  • The BARR system is used in 40 schools in Minnesota and over 300 schools in the nation.
  • "I am so grateful to the Minnesota legislature for allocating this funding so more educators and students can experience the BARR system, a true evidence-based school success system.

TXU Energy Announces Recipients of 2023 Energy Leadership Awards

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy today announced its recognition of five innovative North Texas companies as category winners in the 2023 TXU Energy Leadership Award Program. This program highlights corporate and nonprofit leaders defining energy responsibility. The awards were announced in conjunction with the TXU Energy Summit held today in Arlington.

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  • Award recognizes five recipients in the categories of energy management, sustainability, engagement, innovation, and community
    IRVING, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy today announced its recognition of five innovative North Texas companies as category winners in the 2023 TXU Energy Leadership Award Program.
  • "TXU Energy is proud to recognize this year's winners and their commitment to a clean energy future," said Gabe Castro, senior vice president of business markets for TXU Energy.
  • American Airlines Center has leveraged its partnership with TXU Energy to increase energy efficiency and lower costs.
  • TXU Energy is proud to share the accomplishments of the recipients of its awards program, including recipients honored earlier this year in South Texas.

Jacobs to Manage Austin Independent School District Modernization Program

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected by Austin Independent School District (ISD) in Austin, Texas to provide program management services in support of the district's capital improvement program. The program will implement more than $2.4 billion in capital works for Austin ISD facilities including modernization of 25 schools through full or phased renovations, districtwide security improvements, technology upgrades and maintenance.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected by Austin Independent School District (ISD) in Austin, Texas to provide program management services in support of the district's capital improvement program.
  • Jacobs was chosen as one of three program managers that will each lead a segment of the capital improvement program.
  • Jacobs' five-year contract is to manage approximately $517 million worth of capital projects, specifically overseeing the development of ten schools within Austin ISD.
  • Jacobs previously provided program management services in support of Austin ISD's $450 million "Children First Bond Program" between 1996 and 2001.