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3D AVATAR PLATFORM READY PLAYER ME CLOSES $13 MILLION ROUND TO SUPPORT EXPANSION OF CROSS-APP AVATAR TECHNOLOGY

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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Empowered by the Ready Player Me identity technology, the metaverse is primed to reach its full potential.

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  • Empowered by the Ready Player Me identity technology, the metaverse is primed to reach its full potential.
  • To date, Ready Player Me's avatar system is used by 900+ companies including VRChat, Somnium Space, Verizon, and Hiberworld.
  • Most recently, Ready Player Me partnered with Deadmau5, Pixelynx, and artist Smearballs to bring the Head5 NFT collection to the platform.
  • "2021 has been a breakout year for Ready Player Me our avatar platform adoption has grown from 25 to 900 companies.

Cross-Border Conflict: U.S. Small Businesses Face Expansion Hurdles Due to International Banking Complexities

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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The results are a strong indication of opportunities for SMBs to grow and expand their business by tapping into international markets.

Key Points: 
  • The results are a strong indication of opportunities for SMBs to grow and expand their business by tapping into international markets.
  • Making international payments fast, simple and transparent will go a long way toward helping small businesses fully reach their business goals.
  • A concerning finding from this survey is that even those already operating abroad are facing international banking woes.
  • To download the full report and learn more about how big banks block small businesses international ambitions, visit https://wise.com/p/msmb-survey .

Peruvian Nativity Scene Featured for Christmas 2021 in the Vatican

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211210005490/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211210005490/en/
    Peruvian Nativity scene is displayed at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican.
  • This is an activity with a huge spiritual transcendence that confirms the good relationship with the Vatican State in the context of our independences 200th anniversary.
  • Another unique trait of this Nativity Scene is the way the child is represented.
  • Since this is a rural Nativity Scene, some native Peruvian animals have been included in the representation, such as llamas, condors, vizcachas, Andean flamingos, and alpacas, among others.

Norfolk Southern announces CEO transition

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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ATLANTA, Dec.2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that Chairman and CEO James A. Squires plans to retire on May 1, 2022, at which time Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Alan H. Shaw will become CEO.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec.2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that Chairman and CEO James A. Squires plans to retire on May 1, 2022, at which time Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Alan H. Shaw will become CEO.
  • "Thanks to Jim's leadership, Norfolk Southern has a strong foundation for continued success.
  • Shaw is one of the freight industry's most respected leaders, with 27 years of experience at Norfolk Southern in marketing, operations, and finance.
  • Norfolk Southern connects customers to markets and communities to economic opportunity, with safe, reliable, and cost-effective shipping solutions.

EBR Systems Raises AU$110M in Initial Public Offering on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Australian investors strong appetite for healthcare stock continues with the AU$110M listing of cardiovascular medical device company, EBR Systems, at 11am AEDT November 24 on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

Key Points: 
  • Australian investors strong appetite for healthcare stock continues with the AU$110M listing of cardiovascular medical device company, EBR Systems, at 11am AEDT November 24 on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
  • Its been wonderful to see such strong investor support for EBRs initial public offering, said John McCutcheon, President and CEO of EBR Systems.
  • In October, EBR successfully completed an AU$110M underwritten capital raise, which was strongly supported by new and existing institutional shareholders.
  • Silicon Valley-based EBR Systems is dedicated to superior treatment of cardiac rhythm disease by providing more physiologically effective stimulation through wireless cardiac pacing.

EBR Systems Appoints Dr Bronwyn Evans, Dr David Steinhaus and Ms Karen Drexler to the Board of Directors

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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EBR Systems, Inc., developer of the worlds only wireless cardiac pacing system for heart failure, today announced the appointment of Dr Bronwyn Evans, Dr David Steinhaus and Ms Karen Drexler to the Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors.

Key Points: 
  • EBR Systems, Inc., developer of the worlds only wireless cardiac pacing system for heart failure, today announced the appointment of Dr Bronwyn Evans, Dr David Steinhaus and Ms Karen Drexler to the Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors.
  • Ms Drexler brings an array of operational and entrepreneurial experience to EBR Systems Board.
  • I am very excited to welcome Dr Evans, Dr Steinhaus and Ms Drexler to our Board of Directors, who together bring a wealth of clinical and commercial experience across the healthcare industry, which will be of significant value to EBR Systems.
  • Dr Steinhaus and Ms Drexler join Mr Allan Will, Mr John McCutcheon, Dr Christopher Nave and Mr Trevor Moody on the EBR Systems Board.

EBR Systems’ WiSE CRT System Demonstrates Technical Feasibility of Leadless Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing for Cardiac Resynchronization

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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EBR Systems, Inc. , developer of the worlds only wireless cardiac pacing system for heart failure, today announced the publication of a case report demonstrating the WiSE CRT Systems ability to successfully deliver leadless Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP).

Key Points: 
  • EBR Systems, Inc. , developer of the worlds only wireless cardiac pacing system for heart failure, today announced the publication of a case report demonstrating the WiSE CRT Systems ability to successfully deliver leadless Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP).
  • WiSE is the only leadless pacing technology able to achieve LBBAP, a novel form of conduction system pacing which can reverse left bundle branch block and deliver cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).
  • WiSE is the first and only leadless pacing system that can deliver physiologic, conduction system pacing without leads.
  • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy by Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing in Patients with Heart Failure and Left Bundle Branch Block.

Ballad Health, ETSU Combine to Create Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballad Health announced today it has committed a $10 million investment to create the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement at East Tennessee State University.

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  • JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballad Health announced today it has committed a $10 million investment to create the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement at East Tennessee State University.
  • ETSU is poised to continue to meet the challenge of the nursing shortage through the Center for Nursing Advancement, which will be rooted in our strong service, teaching and research missions.
  • The Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement will focus on data and research, collaboration with key stakeholders across the region and advocacy to promote the nursing profession.
  • Ballad Health is investing into East Tennessee State University to develop the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement which will not only serve the needs of the Appalachian Highland region, but the entire state.

Payfare, Wise to Bring First International Money Transfer Capabilities to the North American Gig Workforce

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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Beginning next year, the North American gig and contract workers Payfare supports will be able to send money abroad instantly via Wises payments infrastructure, directly from Payfare digital banking apps.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning next year, the North American gig and contract workers Payfare supports will be able to send money abroad instantly via Wises payments infrastructure, directly from Payfare digital banking apps.
  • Payfare, who works with some of the worlds largest on-demand platforms, will be the first to leverage Wise to enable the growing gig economy to send money internationally.
  • With its mission of making international money transfers fast, cheap and convenient, Wise helps people and businesses securely move and spend money in over 56 currencies.
  • With the Wise account, people and businesses can hold 56 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad.

Raven Industries Gives $150,000 to South Dakota Mines for New Scholarship and Avionics Upgrades

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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South Dakota Mines Department of Electrical Engineering has received $150,000 from Raven Industries (NASDAQ:RAVN) to support the universitys new minor in avionics.

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  • South Dakota Mines Department of Electrical Engineering has received $150,000 from Raven Industries (NASDAQ:RAVN) to support the universitys new minor in avionics.
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    Two South Dakota Mines students use the university flight simulator in the Department of Electrical Engineering.
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    We are grateful for the ongoing partnership the University has had with Raven Industries, says Mines President Jim Rankin, Ph.D.
  • For decades, Raven has enjoyed a rewarding relationship with South Dakota Mines, and we know first-hand the value of their education, learning experiences and programs, commented Dan Rykhus, President & CEO of Raven Industries.