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CBS MORNINGS CO-HOST NATE BURLESON AND AMERICAN LIFESTYLE BRAND SHINOLA DETROIT TEAM UP TO CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF FATHERHOOD THIS FATHER'S DAY

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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DETROIT, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Father's Day approaches, an inspiring collaboration between Shinola – the Detroit-born lifestyle brand – and Nate Burleson, former pro athlete, CBS Mornings co-host and devoted father of three, is celebrating the profound impact fathers have on shaping their children's lives through a heartwarming digital campaign, "Celebrate This Father's Day With A Timeless Legacy."

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  • Burleson, a former Lions wide receiver, also shares a deep connection to the city and has teamed up with Shinola to highlight Dads this Father's Day.
  • Guided by the expert Shinola team through a signature Shinola in-store experience, he explores the range of timepieces available, carefully selecting the perfect ones for his children.
  • Through rich visual storytelling, the campaign captures the essence of a father's legacy and the timeless gift of shared experiences.
  • Editor's Note: Click HERE to download original assets from the Shinola in-store moment/image campaign shoot with Nate Burleson or PDF of the press release.

Mindray Slated to Disrupt the Elastography Market with New Transient Elastography Product

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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MAHWAH, N.J., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindray, a global leader and developer of healthcare solutions and technologies in patient monitoring, anesthesia, and ultrasound, announced its entrance into the transient elastography market with the launch of the Hepatus 6 Diagnostic Ultrasound System. The Hepatus 6 Ultrasound combines transient elastography and diagnostic ultrasound in one device, making it ideally suited for non-invasive detection, diagnosis, and evaluation of liver disease.

Key Points: 
  • Mindray's strategic entrance into the transient elastography market illustrates its dedication to advancing medical technologies to make healthcare more accessible.
  • The Hepatus 6 Ultrasound combines transient elastography and diagnostic ultrasound in one device, making it ideally suited for non-invasive detection, diagnosis, and evaluation of liver disease.
  • With the strategic entrance into the transient elastography imaging market, Mindray is committed to making an impact and addressing the growing prevalence of Chronic Liver Disease and rising public healthcare concern.
  • Mindray's trailblazing technology in liver care brings clinicians a complete solution for non-invasive liver disease management using transient elastography.

LivesProject.org creates a call to action against fentanyl deaths

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The livesproject.org provides both a living memorial to victims of the Fentanyl deaths and a call to action to stop the senseless loss of life. The National Crime Prevention Council and McGruff the Crime Dog® created the digital quilt as a way for families and loved ones impacted by the crisis to help others from facing the same fate.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The livesproject.org provides both a living memorial to victims of the Fentanyl deaths and a call to action to stop the senseless loss of life.
  • "This is an important day to raise awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl," said NCPC Executive Director Paul DelPonte.
  • The digital format serves as reminder that so many fentanyl victims were dupped into their own death by online trafficking of fake drugs."
  • The Lives Project shares the stories of hundreds of individuals from all walks of lives and age ranges who have been lost to Fentanyl.

DESPITE HOLDING MORE THAN 8% OF THE WORLD'S PROVEN NATURAL GAS RESERVES, AFRICA REMAINS THE MOST ENERGY-POOR CONTINENT

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Domestic natural gas can help to alleviate Africa's energy poverty, but despite producing over 6% of the world's natural gas supply and having close to one tenth of proven global reserves, most of the African continent has no access to its natural gas.

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  • Domestic natural gas can help to alleviate Africa's energy poverty, but despite producing over 6% of the world's natural gas supply and having close to one tenth of proven global reserves, most of the African continent has no access to its natural gas.
  • Africa produces over 280 bcm of natural gas, while its domestic demand is just above 160 bcm.
  • The adoption of natural gas in Africa will have minimal impact on the net global GHG emissions, given its miniscule starting point.
  • For example, when replacing coal with natural gas in power generation, Africa can achieve a reduction of 50% in greenhouse gas (GHG) and more than 90% in air pollution emissions.

DESPITE HOLDING MORE THAN 8% OF THE WORLD'S PROVEN NATURAL GAS RESERVES, AFRICA REMAINS THE MOST ENERGY-POOR CONTINENT

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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LONDON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gas Union (IGU) in partnership with Hawilti Ltd. released an important new study on Gas for Africa, assessing the potential for domestic gas resources to energise Africa in line with the global energy transition. The African Energy Commission (AU-AFREC) and the Africa Finance Corporation endorse the report and its findings.

Key Points: 
  • Domestic natural gas can help to alleviate Africa's energy poverty, but despite producing over 6% of the world's natural gas supply and having close to one tenth of proven global reserves, most of the African continent has no access to its natural gas.
  • Africa produces over 280 bcm of natural gas, while its domestic demand is just above 160 bcm.
  • The adoption of natural gas in Africa will have minimal impact on the net global GHG emissions, given its miniscule starting point.
  • For example, when replacing coal with natural gas in power generation, Africa can achieve a reduction of 50% in greenhouse gas (GHG) and more than 90% in air pollution emissions.

PenCraft Book Awards Announces its 2022 TOP WINNERS for Fiction Book Categories

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PenCraft Book Awards are proud to announce its 2022 winners and finalists for its 6th Annual Competition for its Fiction book categories.

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  • Announcement of the 2022 PenCraft Book Awards' fiction category winners.
  • HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PenCraft Book Awards are proud to announce its 2022 winners and finalists for its 6th Annual Competition for its Fiction book categories.
  • The 2022 PenCraft Book Awards were given for fiction books published between 2019 and 2022.
  • What PenCraft Book Awards would look like today was unknown, but the founders knew their commitment to empowering all authors to succeedwouldn't change.

Government agencies, community leaders, and activists join to combat fentanyl crisis

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three key government agencies came together with community leaders and other advocates to find solutions that address a top U.S. public health crisis at the National Fentanyl Summit.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three key government agencies came together with community leaders and other advocates to find solutions that address a top U.S. public health crisis at the National Fentanyl Summit.
  • Fake pills containing lethal amounts of fentanyl are fueling a surge in deaths across America.
  • Among teenagers, fentanyl poisoning has become one of the leading causes of fatalities over the past year.
  • "New policies are needed that weave together ways to combat the supply, demand, and use of this drug.

Playground Launches Sex and Wellness Council and Names Dr. Emily Morse as Chief Sexologist

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Playground, a new sexual wellness brand that champions women to celebrate their sexuality, introduces its Sex and Wellness Council. Led by Chief Sexologist Emily Morse, the council's mission is to support and encourage women to embrace sexual health as an essential part of their overall wellness through educational conversations guided by leading industry experts. 

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Playground , a new sexual wellness brand that champions women to celebrate their sexuality, introduces its Sex and Wellness Council.
  • Widely considered the leading sex expert, Doctor of Human Sexuality, Emily Morse brings a Carrie Bradshaw meets Bren Brown approach to sex as host of the #1 sexuality podcast on iTunes, Sex with Emily .
  • As Playground's Chief Sexologist, Morse will continue to advance these important discussions in the industry.
  • As part of the launch, the Sex and Wellness Council introduces Sex and the Psyche , a guide to sex, intimacy, and sexual health where council members will address vital questions and trending topics.

Chartwell Announces a Public Offering of $175 Million of Trust Units

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) ("Chartwell" or the “Trust”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters led by BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and CIBC World Markets (collectively the “Underwriters”) to issue to the public, on a bought deal basis, 13,470,000 of trust units (“Trust Units”), representing approximately $175 million of gross proceeds, at a price of $13.00 per Trust Unit (the “Offering”). BMO Capital Markets and RBC Capital Markets will act as joint bookrunners for this Offering. Chartwell has also granted the Underwriters an over-allotment option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the Trust Units offered in the Offering on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at any time, in whole or in part, up to 30 days after the closing of the Offering.

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  • BMO Capital Markets and RBC Capital Markets will act as joint bookrunners for this Offering.
  • Chartwell intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to repay indebtedness and fund development and capital expenditures, with the remainder to fund future acquisitions, developments and for general trust purposes.
  • The Offering is being made pursuant to Chartwells short form base shelf prospectus dated December 6, 2019 (the Base Shelf Prospectus).
  • The Prospectus Supplement and the Base Shelf Prospectus contain important detailed information about the Trust and the proposed Offering.