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This Week in Policy & Public Interest News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, September 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the policy and public interest industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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EQS-News: PALFINGER AG: PALFINGER Achieves Record Revenue Yet Again

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

Despite ongoing crises, the global technology and engineering company achieved record revenue of EUR 2.23 billion and, at EUR 150.4 million, the second highest operating result (EBIT).

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  • Despite ongoing crises, the global technology and engineering company achieved record revenue of EUR 2.23 billion and, at EUR 150.4 million, the second highest operating result (EBIT).
  • In addition to causing a humanitarian crisis, Russia's attack on Ukraine has also had a massive economic impact.
  • In order to compensate for cost fluctuations more quickly and transparently, PALFINGER introduced an index-based and flexible dynamic pricing model.
  • The online version of the PALFINGER AG annual report for 2022 is available here: https://www.palfinger.ag/en/investors/publications/finance-publications
    Here is the magazine that accompanies the PALFINGER AG annual report 2022:

Quantum Temple Raises $2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Leverage Web3 for Cultural Heritage Preservation

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Quantum Temple is using blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to preserve cultural heritage and facilitate equitable exchanges between collectors and ancestral communities.

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  • Quantum Temple is using blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to preserve cultural heritage and facilitate equitable exchanges between collectors and ancestral communities.
  • With the help of a multidisciplinary team of advisors, Quantum Temple has created a decentralized platform that documents and funds expressions of cultural heritage through digital, physical, and experiential NFTs.
  • Quantum Temple is truly based on a multi-disciplinary alliance between culture keepers, government institutions, civil society, curatorial anthropologists and content creators to tokenize tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
  • “We’re committed to building a transparent and regenerative funding model to preserve cultural heritage.

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC OFFICIALLY NAMES NEWEST VESSEL, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER II

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneering expedition cruise company that introduced international adventure expeditions to the Galápagos Islands more than 50 years ago, officially named their next generation, all-suite National Geographic Islander II this week in the awe-inspiring Galápagos Islands.

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  • Flaim and Lindblad Expeditions Founder, Sven-Olof Lindblad, symbolically smashed an environmentally friendly champagne bottle from the bow of the elegant 48-passenger National Geographic Islander ll, as guests cheered and raised a glass of champagne to toast to the occasion.
  • Lindblad continued that he was especially delighted to be hosting local marine scientists from the Charles Darwin Foundation and Galpagos National Park Directorate, in partnership with National Geographic Society's Exploration Technology Lab on this voyage.
  • Lindblad offers 100% carbon neutral trips that highlight nature, preserve culture and support local communities and artisans.
  • In partnership with National Geographic, Lindblad delivers unmatched expertise, bringing together leading scientists, naturalists and researchers to inspire travelers, highlighting moments that elevate the soul, fostering a lifelong passion for the planet and its people.

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNVEILS THE NEW NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER ll

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has unveiled the newest addition to their award-winning fleet, National Geographic Islander ll. With just 48 guests, and the spirit and soul of a private yacht, the all-suite ship will make her inaugural voyage in the Galápagos on August 18, 2022 for year-round expeditions in the islands.

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  • NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has unveiled the newest addition to their award-winning fleet, National Geographic Islander ll.
  • "With the new National Geographic Islander II, we will be able to build on that legacy and offer an even greater connection to Galpagos and its people for just 48 guests.
  • Formerly the Crystal Esprit, the sleek and elegant National Geographic Islander ll'stop-to-bottom refit will elevate the guest experience to an entirely new level.
  • The National Geographic Islander II is a true ocean-going vessel, 280 feet long, 46 feet wide, and is equipped with stabilizers for smooth sailing.

D2 Consulting and the Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders ("DCND"), announce the successful launch of a digital remote monitoring system for patients with MS

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- D2 Consulting and the Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders ("DCND"), Centerville OH, announces the successful launch of a digital remote monitoring system for patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).

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  • ST. LOUIS, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- D2 Consulting and the Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders ("DCND"), Centerville OH, announces the successful launch of a digital remote monitoring system for patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • MS is a chronic and often debilitating illness impacting nearly 1 million patients in the U.S. over the age of 181.
  • Established in 2008, D2 Consulting (D2) is recognized as the industry's leading provider of commercialization services to the life sciences industry.
  • D2 assists emerging and established pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to develop and execute strategic business initiatives, ensuring successful launch, distribution, and reimbursement.