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Bitterness and Bliss: A Study by PsychTests on Why We Hate Happy People

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

MONTREAL, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- How do you feel when you see a couple holding hands and gazing lovingly into each other's eyes, someone laughing and having fun, or a person jumping for joy after achieving something amazing? Do you experience vicarious happiness, or do you wish for them to be struck by lightning? It turns out that hating happy people may be a reflection of cynicism and even dishonesty.

Key Points: 
  • It turns out that hating happy people may be a reflection of cynicism and even dishonesty.
  • Has not had a raise in over five years (36% of Retaliators, 41% of Begrudgers, and 17% of Joy Sharers agreed with this statement).
  • PSYCHTESTS' STUDY ALSO INDICATED THAT THE RETALIATORS WERE NOT ONLY MORE CYNICAL THAN THE BEGRUDGERS AND JOY SHARERS; THEY WERE ALSO LESS HONEST AND ALTRUISTIC.
  • 35% enjoy it when bad things happen to the people they hate, compared to 33% of Begrudgers and 13% of Joy Sharers.

Ulta-Lit wins 3-year IP battle but now faces new problem with the same AZ firm

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

GLENVIEW, Ill., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ulta-Lit Tree Company, the leading provider of Christmas light repair products, is battling Simple Living Solutions, LLC (SLS), a company that has infringed Ulta-Lit’s US Patent # 9,500,719. Following Ulta-Lit’s assertion against SLS of this patent in a lawsuit, which was resolved favorably last summer, SLS ceased distribution of the infringing product after an admission of guilt. They will be paying Ulta-Lit monies for 3 more years per contract.

Key Points: 
  • It is used to identify and repair broken incandescent light sets without the need to replace entire strands.
  • “Our Quick Fix for incandescent and insulation piercing for LED are the long-accepted industry standards for rapid and effective repair.
  • That’s like inserting a screwdriver into a live circuit, to what end?”, said John DeCosmo, founder and owner of Ulta-Lit.
  • Ulta-Lit has taken over 10,000 phone calls and emails in 25+ years, striving to keep the consumers’ holidays bright.

The Province of Tierra del Fuego Extends Expiration Time of its Consent Solicitation

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

TIERRA DEL FUEGO, Argentina, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Province of Tierra del Fuego (the "Province") today announced that as of 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on December 11, 2023, 69.36% of holders of Outstanding (as defined below) Notes had validly delivered consents pursuant to the Consent Solicitation. In order to provide Eligible Holders who have not yet participated with additional time to consider and participate in the Consent Solicitation, the Province has extended the Expiration Time of its Consent Solicitations from Eligible Holders of Notes made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Province's most recently amended and restated consent solicitation statement dated November 13, 2023 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Consent Solicitation Statement") from 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on December 11, 2023, to the earlier of (i) 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on December 22, 2023, and (ii) such date and time as notified by the Province in its sole discretion that valid Consents from Holders of 75% in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Notes (the "Requisite Consents") have been validly delivered and accepted pursuant to the terms of the Consent Solicitation Statement, and the other conditions described in the Consent Solicitation Statement have been satisfied or, where possible, waived, unless further extended or earlier terminated by the Province.  Upon achieving the Requisite Consents, the Province will provide notice to holders that the Expiration Time shall occur on the immediately following Business Day thereafter. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning assigned to them in the Consent Solicitation Statement.

Key Points: 
  • Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning assigned to them in the Consent Solicitation Statement.
  • The Province has engaged BCP Securities, Inc. and Puente Servicios de Inversión S.A. to act as international consent solicitation agents and Puente Hnos.
  • The Consent Solicitation is only being made pursuant to the Consent Solicitation Statement.
  • If a jurisdiction requires that the Consent Solicitation be made by a licensed broker or agent and the Consent Solicitation Agents or any affiliate of the Consent Solicitation Agents is a licensed broker or agent in that jurisdiction, the Consent Solicitation shall be deemed to be made by the Consent Solicitation Agents or such affiliate on behalf of the Province in that jurisdiction.

SPHINX INVESTEMENT CORP. ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF TENDER OFFER TO PURCHASE ALL OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES AND ASSOCIATED RIGHTS OF PERFORMANCE SHIPPING INC.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

The expiration date of the Offer has been extended to 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on November 15, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The expiration date of the Offer has been extended to 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on November 15, 2023.
  • 1 thereto on October 30, 2023 (including the Offer to Purchase and the Letter of Transmittal) (the "Tender Offer Materials").
  • A solicitation and offer to purchase outstanding Shares is only being made pursuant to the Tender Offer Materials.
  • The Tender Offer Materials may be obtained at no charge at the website maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov .

The Province of Tierra del Fuego Announces Commencement of Consent Solicitation

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Friday, October 27, 2023

In accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the Province requires the Requisite Consents to successfully consummate the Consent Solicitation.

Key Points: 
  • In accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the Province requires the Requisite Consents to successfully consummate the Consent Solicitation.
  • The Province also reserves the right in its sole discretion to shorten the Consent Solicitation, as described above.
  • The Consent Solicitation is only being made pursuant to the Consent Solicitation Statement.
  • If a jurisdiction requires that the Consent Solicitation be made by a licensed broker or agent and the Consent Solicitation Agents or any affiliate of the Consent Solicitation Agents is a licensed broker or agent in that jurisdiction, the Consent Solicitation shall be deemed to be made by the Consent Solicitation Agents or such affiliate on behalf of the Province in that jurisdiction.

Jonathan Milner Issues Statement Responding to the Glass Lewis Report

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Monday, October 23, 2023

T: +44 7733 265 198 / E: [email protected]

Key Points: 
  • T: +44 7733 265 198 / E: [email protected]
    T: +44 (0)20 3709 5700 / E: [email protected]
    T: +1 646 677 1811 / E: [email protected]
    THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY DR. JONATHAN MILNER ("DR. MILNER").
  • DR. MILNER STRONGLY ADVISES ALL SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER PROXY MATERIALS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
  • THE VIEWS EXPRESSED HEREIN REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF DR. MILNER AS OF THE DATE HEREOF.
  • DR. MILNER HAS NOT SOUGHT OR OBTAINED CONSENT FROM ANY THIRD PARTY TO USE ANY STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.

Jonathan Milner Issues Statement Responding to ISS Report

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Monday, October 16, 2023

T: +44 7733 265 198 / E: [email protected]

Key Points: 
  • T: +44 7733 265 198 / E: [email protected]
    T: +44 (0)20 3709 5700 / E: [email protected]
    T: +1 646 677 1811 / E: [email protected]
    THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY DR. JONATHAN MILNER ("DR. MILNER").
  • DR. MILNER STRONGLY ADVISES ALL SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER PROXY MATERIALS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
  • THE VIEWS EXPRESSED HEREIN REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF DR. MILNER AS OF THE DATE HEREOF.
  • DR. MILNER HAS NOT SOUGHT OR OBTAINED CONSENT FROM ANY THIRD PARTY TO USE ANY STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.

Jonathan Milner releases presentation to Abcam plc shareholders, outlining reasons to reject Danaher's bid and strategic vision for the Company

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Monday, October 16, 2023

DR. MILNER STRONGLY ADVISES ALL SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER PROXY MATERIALS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Key Points: 
  • DR. MILNER STRONGLY ADVISES ALL SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER PROXY MATERIALS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
  • THE VIEWS EXPRESSED HEREIN REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF DR. MILNER AS OF THE DATE HEREOF.
  • DR. MILNER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE TO ANY PERSON FOR PROVIDING ADVICE IN RELATION TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS DOCUMENT.
  • DR. MILNER HAS NOT SOUGHT OR OBTAINED CONSENT FROM ANY THIRD PARTY TO USE ANY STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.

Jonathan Milner issues Open Letter to shareholders of Abcam plc

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

T: +44 7733 265 198 / E: [email protected]

Key Points: 
  • T: +44 7733 265 198 / E: [email protected]
    T: +44 (0)20 3709 5700 / E: [email protected]
    T: +1 646 677 1811 / E: [email protected]
    THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY DR. JONATHAN MILNER ("DR. MILNER").
  • DR. MILNER STRONGLY ADVISES ALL SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER PROXY MATERIALS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
  • THE VIEWS EXPRESSED HEREIN REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF DR. MILNER AS OF THE DATE HEREOF.
  • DR. MILNER HAS NOT SOUGHT OR OBTAINED CONSENT FROM ANY THIRD PARTY TO USE ANY STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.

EQS-News: Holdco B147402 S.A. (formerly VIC Properties S.A.): Update on the Consent Solicitation Process – Results of Noteholders' Meeting held on 11 October

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

IF APPLICABLE, ALL DEPOSITORIES, CUSTODIANS AND OTHER INTERMEDIARIES RECEIVING THIS NOTICE ARE REQUIRED TO EXPEDITE TRANSMISSION HEREOF TO BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF THE NOTES IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Key Points: 
  • IF APPLICABLE, ALL DEPOSITORIES, CUSTODIANS AND OTHER INTERMEDIARIES RECEIVING THIS NOTICE ARE REQUIRED TO EXPEDITE TRANSMISSION HEREOF TO BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF THE NOTES IN A TIMELY MANNER.
  • As part of the Consent Solicitation, the Issuer held a noteholders' meeting on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 in Berlin, Germany ("Noteholders' Meeting"), the Noteholders' Meeting approved the changes to the Terms and Conditions as proposed in the Consent Solicitation Memorandum.
  • Each Noteholder is solely responsible for making its own independent appraisal of all matters as such Noteholder deems appropriate.
  • Nothing in this announcement constitutes a solicitation in any circumstances in which such solicitation is unlawful.