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Ovation Fertility Welcomes Pradeep Warikoo, PhD, HCLD, ELD, CC (ABB), as Cincinnati Lab Director

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Nashville, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pradeep Warikoo, PhD, HCLD, ELD, CC (ABB), has joined the Ovation® Fertility team as laboratory director of Ovation Fertility Cincinnati, effective February 1, 2024.

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  • Nashville, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pradeep Warikoo, PhD, HCLD, ELD, CC (ABB), has joined the Ovation® Fertility team as laboratory director of Ovation Fertility Cincinnati, effective February 1, 2024.
  • Dr. Warikoo comes to Ovation from the Bethesda Fertility Center Reproductive Study Lab in Cincinnati, where he has served as scientific director for more than 25 years.
  • “Ovation’s expansion in the Cincinnati area involves a close partnership with our partner physicians at the Institute for Reproductive Health, which combined with Bethesda Fertility Center effective February 1,” says Conor Beardsley, President of Ovation Fertility.
  • He is board certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis as a High Complexity Laboratory Director, Embryology Laboratory Director and Clinical Consultant.

Registration Opens for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo , which is being held July 14-17, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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  • The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo , which is being held July 14-17, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
  • The theme of this year’s IFT FIRST is Collaboration + Innovation: How Can Food Science and Technology Transform the Food System?
  • “IFT FIRST has a well-earned reputation for being the one event the science of food community simply can’t afford to miss.
  • This year’s event will also feature the return of one of the most talked-about additions to IFT FIRST last year – the Braindate Lounge.

Optimum Announces Commitment to Local Students and STEM Learning Through FIRST® for a Sixth Year in a Row

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Through this year’s commitment, Optimum is sponsoring over 60 teams for the 2024 FIRST® Robotics Competition season, which provides students with mentor-based programs to build science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills.

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  • Through this year’s commitment, Optimum is sponsoring over 60 teams for the 2024 FIRST® Robotics Competition season, which provides students with mentor-based programs to build science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills.
  • Optimum’s commitment to this community will help supply resources and tools needed for FIRST teams to build and program a robot to perform this season’s challenge, CRESCENDOSM.
  • “We are extremely grateful for Optimum’s continued partnership and support of FIRST Robotics Competition,” said Chris Moore, CEO of FIRST.
  • “FIRST aims to not only get students excited about STEM, but about the breadth of opportunities within the field, and to inspire interest in pursuing STEM careers.

Main Street Greenville Celebrates "New Design District" as Ballard Designs Opens Downtown

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Ballard Design's new Greenville store is located inside the old Army & Navy building at 660 South Main Street in Greenville's historic, downtown shopping district. It is the 40-year-old brand's second location in South Carolina. The first one opened last year in Mount Pleasant Towne Centre just outside of Charleston. Both stores are part of the brand's ongoing retail expansion, now spanning 14 states.

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  • Home furniture and décor retailer, Ballard Designs, officially opens its newest Palmetto State location on Monday, March 4, with soft open hours beginning Friday, February 23rd.
  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Ballard Design's new Greenville store is located inside the old Army & Navy building at 660 South Main Street in Greenville's historic, downtown shopping district.
  • "With so many wonderful Ballard fans already living and working in the Greenville area, we knew it was the perfect home for our second South Carolina location," says Karen Mooney, president of Ballard Designs.
  • "Main Street and Falls Park in downtown Greenville are magnets for art and design lovers from around the world, not to mention all the festival goers.

Matsqui First Nation to receive more than $59 million in effort to address past wrong

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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That work includes paying compensation to First Nations through specific claims settlements to address past wrongs committed by the federal government.

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  • That work includes paying compensation to First Nations through specific claims settlements to address past wrongs committed by the federal government.
  • Matsqui did not receive adequate compensation for the taking of its reserve lands.
  • "Matsqui First Nation and our Matsqui Government are very pleased to have reached a settlement with Canada on this important claim, and for Canada to have acknowledged its historic wrongs.
  • From January 1, 2016, to January 31, 2024, 283 claims have been resolved for close to $10 billion in compensation.

Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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CRANFORD, N.J., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Citius" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CTXR), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of first-in-class critical care products today reported business and financial results for the fiscal first quarter 2024 ended December 31, 2023.

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  • "We had a strong first quarter of fiscal 2024 during which we achieved multiple mission critical goals.
  • FIRST QUARTER 2024 Financial Results:
    As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $20.3 million in cash and cash equivalents.
  • R&D expenses were $2.6 million for the first quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to $3.4 million for the first quarter ended December 31, 2022.
  • G&A expenses were $3.7 million for the first quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to $2.6 million for the first quarter ended December 31, 2022.

First: Jewelry Celebrating Life's Milestones, Founded by Mother-Daughter Duo

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two generations join forces to create FIRST, a new jewelry brand designed to celebrate life's most meaningful moments. Founded by Nikita Walia, a marketer and brand strategy agency founder, and her mother, Reena Miglani, a technology executive and entrepreneur, First offers unique and timeless pieces inspired by art, movement, and the joy of living.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two generations join forces to create FIRST, a new jewelry brand designed to celebrate life's most meaningful moments.
  • "We've always loved the classic elegance of tennis bracelets, but we wanted to offer a fresh take, adding contemporary touches and personal meaning.
  • "We've always had a love for beautiful jewelry," explains Miglani, "but we often struggled to find pieces that truly resonated with us.
  • FIRST is our answer to that challenge – jewelry that's both meaningful and versatile, designed to be cherished for years to come."

DINER EN NOIR WORLDWIDE PARTNERS WITH AEG TV NETWORK & THE HNC AGENCY TO ELEVATE BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES AND BRANDS

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dîner en Noir Worldwide proudly announces an innovative partnership with AEG TV Network and The HNC Agency, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to uplifting black-owned businesses and brands.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dîner en Noir Worldwide proudly announces an innovative partnership with AEG TV Network and The HNC Agency, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to uplifting black-owned businesses and brands.
  • As we celebrate Black History Month, Dîner en Noir Worldwide continues to lead the charge as the FIRST BLACK-OWNED international organization in the realms of fine dining, event production, and professional member benefits.
  • AEG TV Network, a premier entertainment platform dedicated to celebrating diversity, culture, and creativity, stands as a formidable ally in this endeavor.
  • Joining forces with The HNC Agency , a Washington, DC powerhouse since 2008, Dîner en Noir Worldwide extends their services to its members through discounted al la carte services and comprehensive plans.

Kinetic Backs Local Students’ Robotics Teams

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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High-speed fiber broadband provider Kinetic is sponsoring tech-minded girls and boys in fourth through 12th grades participating in intense, sports-like robotics competitions.

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  • High-speed fiber broadband provider Kinetic is sponsoring tech-minded girls and boys in fourth through 12th grades participating in intense, sports-like robotics competitions.
  • Kinetic state operations President Danny Ferguson said: “At Kinetic, we take pride in supporting the next generation of innovators and problem solvers.
  • The alliance supports teams in the Kerrville and Ingram independent school districts, as well as local home-schooled students.
  • “All of us at the Kerrville Robotics Alliance are grateful to Kinetic for its generous sponsorship of our teams,” alliance board member Marcus Goodyear said.

Bright Scholar Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the First Fiscal Quarter of Fiscal 2024

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS for THE FIRST FISCAL QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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  • UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS for THE FIRST FISCAL QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2023
    Revenue for the first fiscal quarter was RMB572.7 million, representing a 7.6% increase from RMB532.5 million for the same fiscal quarter last year.
  • Gross margin for the first fiscal quarter increased to 35.5% from 33.8% for the same fiscal quarter last year.
  • Operating margin for the first fiscal quarter increased to 13.0% from 12.2% for the same fiscal quarter last year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the first fiscal quarter was RMB90.8 million, representing a 0.8% increase from RMB90.1 million for the same fiscal quarter last year.