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Arctic Therapeutics and Nacuity Pharmaceuticals Announce European Medicines Agency Approval to Initiate First Clinical Trial of AT-001 (NPI-001) for the Treatment of HCCAA

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Retinitis pigmentosa, Disease, Partnership, Tablet, SVP, Stroke, Deficit spending, EMA, Cystinosis, GMP, European Medicines Agency, Clinical trial, Intraparenchymal hemorrhage, NACA, Safety, CSO, Cataract, Usher syndrome, Dementia, Oxidative stress, Amyloid, Service provider, Pharmaceutical industry

Current treatment options are severely limited, focusing primarily on symptom management rather than addressing the underlying cause of the disease.

Key Points: 
  • Current treatment options are severely limited, focusing primarily on symptom management rather than addressing the underlying cause of the disease.
  • “EMA's approval paves the way for a comprehensive investigation into the safety and efficacy of a novel therapeutic approach designed to halt or reverse the progression of HCCAA.
  • Nacuity is also currently evaluating NPI-001 in Phase 1/2 clinical trials in Australia for retinitis pigmentosa associated with Usher syndrome and cystinosis.
  • “Our proprietary NPI-001 has potential to address the myriad diseases and conditions where oxidative stress plays a role.

Aurora Institute Welcomes Anpao Duta Flying Earth and Rebecca Midles to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Culture, Learning, Education, Instructional design, NISN, NACA, Native Americans, Multimedia, Aurora University, Management

Flying Earth and Midles both join the board with decades of experience in the education innovation space, and will bring tremendous knowledge, wisdom, and leadership to the organization.

Key Points: 
  • Flying Earth and Midles both join the board with decades of experience in the education innovation space, and will bring tremendous knowledge, wisdom, and leadership to the organization.
  • The Aurora Institute welcomes Anpao Duta Flying Earth and Rebecca Midles to its Board of Directors.
  • Before serving in his role as Executive Director at NISN, Anpao Duta Flying Earth served as Executive Director of the Native American Community Academy (NACA), a charter school in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • "We could not be more thrilled to be welcoming Duta and Rebecca to the Aurora Institute Board," said Tom Rooney, board chair of the Aurora Institute.

Next Generation Experimental Aircraft Becomes NASA's Newest X-Plane

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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The new X-plane seeks to inform a potential new generation of more sustainable single-aisle aircraft – the workhorse of passenger airlines around the world.

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  • The new X-plane seeks to inform a potential new generation of more sustainable single-aisle aircraft – the workhorse of passenger airlines around the world.
  • The Sustainable Flight Demonstrator builds on NASA's world-leading efforts in aeronautics as well climate," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • "With this experimental aircraft, we're aiming high to demonstrate the kinds of energy-saving, emissions-reducing technologies the aviation industry needs."
  • The Air Force confers X-plane status for development programs that set out to create revolutionary experimental aircraft configurations.

2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS becomes the pinnacle of open-top, mid-engine driving

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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The powertrain of the new 718 Spyder RS is identical to that of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS coupe.

Key Points: 
  • The powertrain of the new 718 Spyder RS is identical to that of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS coupe.
  • Like every modern RS model, the new 718 Spyder RS is available exclusively with the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission (PDK).
  • The front end of the new Porsche 718 Spyder RS is almost identical to the front end of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS.
  • The chassis of the 718 Spyder RS uses a combination of components from the 718 Cayman GT4 RS and the 718 Spyder.

AAR elects John W. Dietrich to its Board of Directors

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Friday, March 17, 2023
Titan, IATA, Atlas Air, National security, Dietrich, International Air Transport Association, Original equipment manufacturer, Aviation, Atlas, United Airlines, Indian MRO Industry, Airline, NYSE, Atmosphere of Earth, AIR, Polar Air Cargo, AAR, Board of Governors of the BBC, NACA, DHL, Aircraft

Wood Dale, Illinois, March 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced today that John W. Dietrich has been elected to AAR’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Wood Dale, Illinois, March 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced today that John W. Dietrich has been elected to AAR’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Dietrich brings significant aviation and airline management expertise in both the airfreight and passenger sectors, as well as aircraft leasing.
  • He is also on the board of directors of Atlas Air Worldwide.
  • Mr. Dietrich recently joined the board of the Liberty City Optimist Club, dedicated to youth development initiatives in the Miami community.

New Consortium introduces student affairs educator certification

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification today announced the official launch of Student Affairs Educator Certification. This professional certification program offers a core student affairs educator credential (CSAEd) and specialty credentials in the functional areas of campus activities, campus housing and residential life, campus recreation, college unions, fraternity and sorority life, and student conduct administration. All certifications were developed to benefit mid-level professionals by formally recognizing their knowledge gained post-degree through several years of student affairs/services work experience and ongoing professional development.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification today announced the official launch of Student Affairs Educator Certification.
  • The launch of Student Affairs Educator Certification marks the culmination of a multi-year development process led by the Consortium and involving hundreds of practitioner and graduate faculty subject matter experts in student affairs/services.
  • To learn more about applying, register for the Student Affairs Educator Certification Spring Info session here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpde6urjMrHtCweUPFKnkjzqQzkRW... .
  • For additional details about Student Affairs Educator Certification, visit the Consortium's website at https://studentaffairscertification.org/ .

The Children’s Hour Launches New Podcast Series

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Cultural center, School, Research, NACA, Pueblo Revolt, Southwestern United States, Native Americans, New Mexico State University, Student, History, White Sands National Park, Love, Medicine

Albuquerque, NM, Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Children’s Hour, an internationally syndicated, award-winning Kids Public Radio show, has launched a new podcast series “A Brief History of the American Southwest for Kids.” The six-episode series of 20-minute podcasts comes with a Learn Along Guide that meets and cites national education standards.

Key Points: 
  • Albuquerque, NM, Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Children’s Hour, an internationally syndicated, award-winning Kids Public Radio show, has launched a new podcast series “A Brief History of the American Southwest for Kids.” The six-episode series of 20-minute podcasts comes with a Learn Along Guide that meets and cites national education standards.
  • The series covers 23,000 years of history and provides multiple resources for educators, students and families.
  • The podcast series is geared toward children in 3rd through 12th grades and offers students the opportunity to learn the latest research in the timeline of the settlement of the Southwest United States.
  • “New Mexico and the Southwest’s history predates the pilgrims coming to America,” explained Katie Stone, the founder and Executive Director of The Children’s Hour.

ALERION AVIATION ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD ZISKIND AS CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
Wings Club, Business administration, PALM, Maintenance, NACA, Bachelor of Business Administration, Safety, Crystal Cruises, NBAA, BBJ, Baruch College, Marketing, Aircraft, Aviation, Crystal, National Business Aviation Association, Acquisition, Privacy, Airline, Wyvern, Bombardier

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Ziskind has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer of Alerion Aviation. He is responsible for all commercial aspects of the company related to client experience, aircraft management, sales, marketing, and business development. Prior to Alerion, Ziskind was Vice President and Managing Director for Crystal Luxury Air, a business segment for the luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises. Ziskind was responsible for leading the client experience, operations, sales, and marketing for the company's luxury aircraft fleet of BBJ and Bombardier aircraft, employing over 60 team members of pilots, cabin attendants and technicians. His responsibilities included oversight of all product offering, asset acquisition, corporate structure, and regulatory compliance for the entire Crystal aircraft division.

Key Points: 
  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Ziskind has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer of Alerion Aviation.
  • Prior to Alerion, Ziskind was Vice President and Managing Director for Crystal Luxury Air, a business segment for the luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises.
  • Ziskind has participated on advisory boards with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), National Air Carrier Association (NACA) and The Wings Club.
  • Alerion Aviation provides an unmatched level of service, safety, and privacy for private jet charters as well as aircraft management, maintenance, and worldwide aviation consulting.

Benchmark for Street and Track, Ford Introduces Mustang Dark Horse and New Family of Track-Only Race Ponies

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Vehicle Technology, Automotive, Sports, Other Automotive, General Automotive, Performance & Special Interest, Motor Sports, Dark, Carbon, Traction, Safety, Movement, Brembo, NACA, GT, Torque, Ford Motor Company, Interior, Ford Performance, Ford Motor Credit Company, 3D, GT500, Ford Modular engine, Acquisition, Growth, Ford Mustang, V8, SRO, Sound system, NASCAR Cup Series, Mustang, NYSE, Dream, Language, CEO, Automotive engineering, GT4, GT3, Light, Gurney flap, Trofeo, NASCAR, Coyote, Pirelli, FIA, TREMEC, Dark Horse, LED, Silver, Lincoln, Heart, Road, Rail transport, Entertainment, Cassette tape, Car rental, Daytona, IMSA, Black Alley, Multimatic

Mustang Dark Horse will deliver the highest level of performance in the all-new Mustang family.

Key Points: 
  • Mustang Dark Horse will deliver the highest level of performance in the all-new Mustang family.
  • Mustang Dark Horse S is designed for the weekend track day enthusiast while Mustang Dark Horse R has been developed for racing.
  • Mustang Dark Horse S is built uniquely for motorsports as a stripped-down version of the street-legal Mustang Dark Horse production vehicle.
  • Mustang Dark Horse R raises the track-focused intensity, featuring all Mustang Dark Horse S content, as well as special serialization that approves it for racing.

Nacuity Pharmaceuticals and Arctic Therapeutics Enter Licensing Agreement and Strategic Partnership to Develop NPI-001

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Retinitis pigmentosa, Icelandic, Foundation Fighting Blindness, Glutamine, HCC, Cystatin C, Food, Cystinosis, NACA, Hereditary cystatin C amyloid angiopathy, Partnership, Therapy, Cataract, Patient, Regulation of food and dietary supplements by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Oxidative stress, Paralysis, Leucine, CEO, Amyloid, Foundation, Dementia, Eye, Usher syndrome, GLOBE, CAAS, Mutation, GMP, Death, Pharmaceutical industry, Arctic

Were pleased to collaborate with Arctic to advance our proprietary NACA, NPI-001, for the treatment of patients with HCCAA, said Halden Conner, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Nacuity Pharmaceuticals.

Key Points: 
  • Were pleased to collaborate with Arctic to advance our proprietary NACA, NPI-001, for the treatment of patients with HCCAA, said Halden Conner, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Nacuity Pharmaceuticals.
  • There is currently no approved treatment for HCCAA, a fatal genetic disease originating from a mutation primarily found in Icelanders, said var Hkonarson, CEO of Arctic Therapeutics.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Nacuity will provide exclusive rights to Arctic to develop and commercialize NPI-001 for HCCAA in Iceland and related CAAs worldwide.
  • Nacuity and Arctic will collaborate on all regulatory approval and development activities related to NPI-001 for the treatment of HCCAA.