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Compass Pathways Board Chair and Co-Founder George Goldsmith and Co-Founder Ekaterina Malievskaia Step Down from Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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David Norton, lead independent director on the Compass board of directors, will become interim chair.

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  • David Norton, lead independent director on the Compass board of directors, will become interim chair.
  • Compass is running a global search for a permanent board chair, focused on recruiting a leader with a strong background in the biotechnology sector and broad strategic experience across the product lifecycle.
  • “When we started Compass eight years ago, we could not have imagined how the company would grow and mature,” said George Goldsmith, outgoing board chair of Compass Pathways.
  • He has been a member of the Compass board of directors since 2018, serving as lead independent director.

Quolet announces completion of Phase 1 healthy volunteer study evaluating the safety and bioavailability of Cannabidiol in a novel formulation intended for treatment of various neurological and psychiatric diseases

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Quolet , a private clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, is announcing the completion of a Phase 1 healthy volunteer study evaluating pure Cannabidiol (CBD) ( clinicaltrials.gov NCT05032807 ).

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  • Quolet , a private clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, is announcing the completion of a Phase 1 healthy volunteer study evaluating pure Cannabidiol (CBD) ( clinicaltrials.gov NCT05032807 ).
  • Researchers at King’s College London partnered with the SEEK group to test whether its bioavailability could be improved by administering CBD in a novel patented lipid formulation.
  • This lipid formulation allows high doses of CBD (200mg) to be administered in capsules including only GRAS and/or pharmaceutical approved ingredients.
  • In one visit they were given the lipid-CBD, and in the other visit they were given standard CBD-only formulation.

LG'S HOME LIFESTYLE SOLUTIONS PRESENT COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE AT KBIS 2024

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling a range of home lifestyle solutions at the 2024 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, USA, from February 27-29. The company's latest innovations, including the bath solution, PuriCare™ HydroTower and system ironing, use sophisticated technologies and user-friendly design to elevate and enrich daily living.

Key Points: 
  • LG is expanding enhanced customer experience to the bathroom, one of the main living spaces in the home, by presenting a bath solution that provides convenience and comfort.
  • For greater comfort in the shower, LG's Smart Bath and Shower Purifier leverages thermostatics to maintain the selected water temperature.
  • Making its international debut at KBIS 2024, the HydroTower was successfully launched in South Korea last year, where it surpassed 10,000 units sold in only 50 days.
  • LG's new home solutions will be on display at the company's exhibition booth (West Hall #2343, Las Vegas Convention Center) during KBIS 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Green Business Benchmark Brings Its Sustainability Certification to Asia

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Green Business Benchmark (GBB), a sustainability software company powered by Clearyst° , announced today a strategic partnership with Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL), Korea’s leading sustainability testing and certification organization, based in Seoul.

Key Points: 
  • Green Business Benchmark (GBB), a sustainability software company powered by Clearyst° , announced today a strategic partnership with Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL), Korea’s leading sustainability testing and certification organization, based in Seoul.
  • As part of the agreement, KCL will incorporate GBB’s software capabilities and sustainability certification within its customer network to deliver sustainability programs, best practices, and impact.
  • Green Business Benchmark (GBB), a Clearyst° software company, provides comprehensive sustainability management software to plan, build, and implement tailored sustainability programs to achieve lasting, valuable change.
  • Clearyst° is a sustainability technology company made up of a suite of software products to accelerate sustainability performance for businesses.

Revalize Expands Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Portfolio with Latest Acquisition

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
AQ, Agility, KCL, CAD, FES, Acquisition, CPQ, PLM, Potash, Autodesk Revit, Reval (company)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Revalize, a worldwide leader in CAD, CPQ, and PLM software solutions for manufacturers, announced the acquisition of KCL, the premier design software for foodservice equipment in North America and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Revalize will connect designers and manufacturers in one streamlined solution made up of the AutoQuotes(AQ) catalog and CPQ software.
  • Meanwhile, manufacturers can easily list design files and configure, price, and quote on the streamlined, integrated solution from Revalize.
  • It further strengthens our already market-leading capabilities within the foodservice industry," says Mike Sabin, CEO of Revalize.
  • KCL allows FES designers and manufacturers to access a vast equipment library of accurate, up-to-date designs to easily add equipment to their kitchen layouts.

American Potash Receives Drill Permits for Three Exploratory Wells on its Green River Potash and Lithium Project, Paradox Basin, Utah

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Potash Corp. (CSE:KCL)(OTCQX:APCOF) ("American Potash" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received permits from the Utah Division of Oil Gas and Mining (UDOGM) to drill exploratory wells on three of its eleven 100% owned potash and lithium state mineral leases which form part of its Green River Potash and Lithium Project, located within the Paradox Basin, Utah.

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  • Three drill permits granted to American Potash on key Utah State mineral leases on their Green River Potash and Lithium Project to test for potash, lithium and other brine salts
    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Potash Corp. (CSE:KCL)(OTCQX:APCOF) ("American Potash" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received permits from the Utah Division of Oil Gas and Mining (UDOGM) to drill exploratory wells on three of its eleven 100% owned potash and lithium state mineral leases which form part of its Green River Potash and Lithium Project, located within the Paradox Basin, Utah.
  • That well intersected 24.3% gamma-log equivalent KCL over 5.9 meters, in addition to numerous brine horizons which were not analyzed for lithium, bromine and boron at the time.
  • (2) Anson’s Exploration Target is estimated for brines from the combined Mississippian Leadville Formation and the Pennsylvanian Paradox Formation units which also extend throughout American Potash’s project area immediately south of the Anson project area.
  • The Leadville and Paradox Formation brines will be tested in the Company's initial drill program.

KITTYCAD ANNOUNCES UPDATED API WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GEOMETRY ENGINE CAPABILITIES

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KittyCAD, the world's only company to develop advanced tools for hardware design, announced today the release of first-ever geometry engine capabilities on their API. The KittyCAD API builds a bridge between hardware design, modern software, and machine learning, allowing others to build on top of these capabilities and develop solutions for their own visions.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KittyCAD, the world's only company to develop advanced tools for hardware design, announced today the release of first-ever geometry engine capabilities on their API.
  • The KittyCAD API builds a bridge between hardware design, modern software, and machine learning, allowing others to build on top of these capabilities and develop solutions for their own visions.
  • Launched in July 2022, KittyCAD's API enables customers to develop fully integrated suites of hardware design products.
  • The financing series will allow KittyCAD access to funds to continue hiring engineering talent to develop advanced hardware design tools and infrastructure.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Kansas City Life Insurance Company and Its Subsidiaries

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Kansas City Life Insurance Company (KCL) (Kansas City, MO) [OTCQX: KCLI].

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Kansas City Life Insurance Company (KCL) (Kansas City, MO) [OTCQX: KCLI].
  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Good) of Grange Life Insurance Company (Grange Life) (Columbus, OH), a wholly owned subsidiary of KCL since Oct. 1, 2018.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Discovery Of New Genetic Biomarkers May Pave The Way For A Lab Test For Bipolar Spectrum Disorder Within Three Years

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A research team from The London Psychiatry Centre (TLPC) has discovered new genetic biomarkers in bipolar spectrum disorder .

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A research team from The London Psychiatry Centre (TLPC) has discovered new genetic biomarkers in bipolar spectrum disorder .
  • This discovery may pave the way for the first ever diagnostic lab test in psychiatry.
  • It reported a surprising number of mutations occurring in bipolar spectrum disorder compared to the general population.
  • We may well be 24-36 months away from a diagnostic lab test for bipolar spectrum disorder.

Discovery Of New Genetic Biomarkers May Pave The Way For A Lab Test For Bipolar Spectrum Disorder Within Three Years

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
DSM-IV codes, Thyroid hormones, Depression, Life, KCL, National Center for Biotechnology Information, Brain, King's College London, Approximation error, Invention, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, TLPC, Journal, Patient, Psychiatry, Medicine, Transcranial magnetic stimulation, Pharmaceutical industry

LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A research team from The London Psychiatry Centre (TLPC) has discovered new genetic biomarkers in bipolar spectrum disorder .

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A research team from The London Psychiatry Centre (TLPC) has discovered new genetic biomarkers in bipolar spectrum disorder .
  • This discovery may pave the way for the first ever diagnostic lab test in psychiatry.
  • It reported a surprising number of mutations occurring in bipolar spectrum disorder compared to the general population.
  • We may well be 24-36 months away from a diagnostic lab test for bipolar spectrum disorder.