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AGF Investments Announces Proposed Termination of AGF Global Opportunities Bond ETF, AGF Systematic Canadian Equity ETF and AGF Systematic Emerging Markets Equity ETF

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
ETF, AGF, QCD, Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX, Investment, Financial adviser

TORONTO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) (TSX:AGF.B) today announced the proposed termination of AGF Global Opportunities Bond ETF (ticker: AGLB), AGF Systematic Canadian Equity ETF (ticker: QCD) and AGF Systematic Emerging Markets Equity ETF (ticker: QEM) (each an “AGF Investments ETF” and collectively, the “AGF Investments ETFs”) effective at the close of business on or about May 28, 2024 (the “ETF Termination Date”).

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  • TORONTO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) (TSX:AGF.B) today announced the proposed termination of AGF Global Opportunities Bond ETF (ticker: AGLB), AGF Systematic Canadian Equity ETF (ticker: QCD) and AGF Systematic Emerging Markets Equity ETF (ticker: QEM) (each an “AGF Investments ETF” and collectively, the “AGF Investments ETFs”) effective at the close of business on or about May 28, 2024 (the “ETF Termination Date”).
  • Securityholders of the AGF Investments ETFs will be able to sell their units through the facilities of the applicable stock exchanges until the Delisting Date.
  • AGF Investments will issue an additional press release on or about the ETF Termination Date confirming final details of the terminations, including final distributions, if any.
  • As a result of the proposed terminations, AGF Investments is also announcing today ad hoc distributions for AGF Systematic Canadian Equity ETF (ticker: QCD) and AGF Systematic Emerging Markets Equity ETF (ticker: QEM), which usually pay annual distributions.

GOLDEN STATE FOODS CELEBRATES GSF FRESH! CHINA PRODUCE PRODUCTS TEAM AS CHAIRMAN'S CHALLENGE AWARD WINNER

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Diamond, GSF, Challenge, Golden State Foods, Platinum, News, QCD, Conference, Safety, Corporation

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Golden State Foods (GSF) presented the 2023 Chairman's Challenge Award to the GSF Fresh!

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Golden State Foods (GSF) presented the 2023 Chairman's Challenge Award to the GSF Fresh!
  • China associates on earning the Chairman's Challenge Award for their truly spectacular performance in all areas of produce processing operations," said Brian Dick, president and chief executive officer, Golden State Foods.
  • China team—and also a great encouragement to our whole GSF team in China," said Michael Hu, Group Vice President, Operations – GSF China.
  • China team received GSF's 2023 Quality Focus Award and its fourth consecutive GSF "Best in Class" Diamond Award in the food processing category.

Goldstone Financial Group Nashville Announces Wealth Management To Reduce Taxes

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Friday, July 28, 2023
IRAS, Goldstone, Terrace, Tax, QCD, Social Security, CPA Practice Advisor, Retirement, Wealth management, Partner, CPA, Knowledge, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, Life insurance, Financial adviser

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2023) - Goldstone Financial Group has announced its tax-focused investment advisory and wealth management service for its Nashville clients.

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  • Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2023) - Goldstone Financial Group has announced its tax-focused investment advisory and wealth management service for its Nashville clients.
  • The financial planning team at Goldstone Financial Group has added tax planning to their roster of fiduciary services and has made themselves familiar with the intricacies of state tax laws in Tennessee, as well as national requirements.
  • As such, Goldstone Financial Group will develop a comprehensive tax and wealth management strategy that will allow clients to reduce their tax burden and therefore better arrange lifetime income.
  • Brian Korienek, the Partner & Vice President Of Wealth Management at Goldstone, added, "At Goldstone Financial Group, we understand planning for your retirement taxes is a vital part of ensuring you have enough income to support your lifestyle in retirement.

GOLDEN STATE FOODS PROMOTES FOUR SENIOR EXECUTIVES IN STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP RESTRUCTURING

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Monday, July 24, 2023
The arts, PwC, GSF, Corporate social responsibility, Macdonald, Quality, Treasury, Business development, Pace University, Cendant, Wetterau, Queen's University, EHS, Corporate development, University, General counsel, Culture, Innovation, Strategic planning, Corporation, Risk management, Growth, Legal Department (Hong Kong), Golden State Foods, COVID-19, Environment, health and safety, DE, US, Sustainability, International business, Lucent, Environmental Health (journal), City of Industry, California, Acceleration, GS1, Food safety, Brigham Young University, QCD, City, Barnes & Noble, Creed, NatWest, Management, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, History

IRVINE, Calif., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce four leadership promotions of senior executives based in GSF's Irvine, California corporate headquarters.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce four leadership promotions of senior executives based in GSF's Irvine, California corporate headquarters.
  • "These executive leadership changes will help Golden State Foods best support our customers and enable the continued growth of our company and our people, as we pursue strategic succession plans to optimize the deep expertise and proven capabilities of our senior leadership team," said Conrad Wetterau, Chairman of GSF's Board of Directors.
  • He will also provide strategic leadership and vision for all worldwide activities to ensure the achievement of the organization's multi-year strategic plans and annual plans, including the attainment of all customer satisfaction objectives and company financial and growth goals.
  • He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business with an emphasis in International Business from Chapman University in Orange, California.

QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION EXPANDS SOUTHWEST FOODSERVICE LOGISTICS BUSINESS WITH THREE NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTERS TO SUPPORT CUSTOMERS

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Workforce, Growth, Fast-food restaurant, QCD, GSF, QSR, Automation, Golden State Foods, Golden, Self storage

Servicing nearly 7,500 customer stores in virtually every state, the QCD network will soon encompass 25 total distribution centers, making 35,000 last-mile deliveries weekly to four leading Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands.

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  • Servicing nearly 7,500 customer stores in virtually every state, the QCD network will soon encompass 25 total distribution centers, making 35,000 last-mile deliveries weekly to four leading Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands.
  • "Positioning our strong network of distribution centers for continued growth in future U.S. markets, we have deployed innovative technologies for warehouse automation, optimized routing, and digital transformation of workforce efficiencies—all benefitting our mutual success with our customers."
  • In October 2022, QCD Las Vegas relocated to a larger 98,000-square-foot Nevada distribution facility and now services 150 customer stores with last-mile deliveries.
  • Iconic QSR customers consistently recognize QCD as a top distribution partner for service and efficiencies, as well as quality and performance, based on store operator feedback and corporate standards.

GOLDEN STATE FOODS PROMOTES STEPHEN WETTERAU TO CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGY AND INNOVATION AND SHANE BLANCHETTE TO GROUP VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS, QCD

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Blanchett, Customer development, Computerized Airline Sales and Marketing Association, University, Culture, COVID-19, GSF, Innovation, Marketing, Continual improvement process, QCD, City, Corporation, International business, City of Industry, California, Transport, Wetterau, Anheuser-Busch, Golden State Foods, Management, Operation, Concord, Logistics, Sociology

Based in GSF's Irvine, California corporate headquarters, Stephen Wetterau will serve as Corporate Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, while Shane Blanchette has earned a promotion to the Frisco, Texas-based role of Group Vice President, Operations, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD).

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  • Based in GSF's Irvine, California corporate headquarters, Stephen Wetterau will serve as Corporate Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, while Shane Blanchette has earned a promotion to the Frisco, Texas-based role of Group Vice President, Operations, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD).
  • "Stephen has grown a tremendous amount in his leadership roles at GSF and QCD over the past 14 years," said Bob Wolpert, GSF Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.
  • Blanchette's prior roles with QCD have included Group Vice President, Continuous Improvement; Senior Director, Operations; Director of Customer Development; and Senior Operations Manager, QCD Los Angeles.
  • Originally from the East Coast, Blanchette earned his bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire (Durham, New Hampshire).

WiMi Designed A Smart Test Analysis Software for Holographic Quantum Chromodynamics Research

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Monday, May 15, 2023
Cloud, Holography, Communication, Augmented reality, Mechanics, Photon, WIMI, University, Software, Research, Cloud computing, Internet, QCD, Acquisition, AR, Computer data storage

WiMi developed and obtained software copyright for Smart Test Analysis Software designed for Holographic QCD studies.WiMi first modulates and measures different color channels with photons to encode and transmit other color light signals separately after interacting within the same wavelength.

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  • WiMi developed and obtained software copyright for Smart Test Analysis Software designed for Holographic QCD studies.WiMi first modulates and measures different color channels with photons to encode and transmit other color light signals separately after interacting within the same wavelength.
  • In addition, the software supports a variety of holographic visualizations for comparative analysis and intelligent statistical analysis.
  • For example, multiple people can collaborate to create digital holographic scenes to complete holographic digital experiments and analytical research tasks.
  • WiMi hopes to use holographic theory to reconcile the contradictions between quantum mechanics and general relativity.

WiMi Designed A Smart Test Analysis Software for Holographic Quantum Chromodynamics Research

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Friday, May 12, 2023
Cloud, Holography, Communication, Augmented reality, Mechanics, Photon, WIMI, University, Software, Research, Cloud computing, Internet, QCD, Acquisition, AR, Computer data storage

WiMi developed and obtained software copyright for Smart Test Analysis Software designed for Holographic QCD studies.WiMi first modulates and measures different color channels with photons to encode and transmit other color light signals separately after interacting within the same wavelength.

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  • WiMi developed and obtained software copyright for Smart Test Analysis Software designed for Holographic QCD studies.WiMi first modulates and measures different color channels with photons to encode and transmit other color light signals separately after interacting within the same wavelength.
  • In addition, the software supports a variety of holographic visualizations for comparative analysis and intelligent statistical analysis.
  • For example, multiple people can collaborate to create digital holographic scenes to complete holographic digital experiments and analytical research tasks.
  • WiMi hopes to use holographic theory to reconcile the contradictions between quantum mechanics and general relativity.

Golden State Foods Announces Passing of Mark Wetterau, 25-Year GSF Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, Golden State Foods (GSF) today announces with profound sadness that its beloved Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Wetterau, has passed after 25 years of dedicated service and outstanding leadership of GSF.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, Golden State Foods (GSF) today announces with profound sadness that its beloved Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Wetterau, has passed after 25 years of dedicated service and outstanding leadership of GSF.
  • Golden State Foods' long, ongoing legacy with the Wetterau family will continue.
  • Conrad Wetterau, Mark's brother, business partner, and 25-year GSF Board Member, has been elected to serve as GSF's Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • GSF's current, 13-year Vice Chairman of the Board and former Chief Financial Officer of 12 years, Mike Waitukaitis, will continue to serve as Vice Chairman of the GSF Board of Directors, effective immediately.

NCKU Researchers Observe "Sequential Melting" of Upsilon Particles in Gold Nuclei Collisions

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Freedom, RHIC, Uranium, Lead, Research, Temperature, NCKU, Proton, Neutron, QCD, Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, Gold, Thermodynamics, Physics, Observation, Brookhaven National Laboratory, National Cheng Kung University, Environment, Physical Review Letters, Lithium, QGP, Upsilon

TAINAN, Taiwan, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The strong (nuclear) interaction in particle physics is described by quantum chromodynamics (QCD), a framework in which protons and neutrons are no longer the degrees of freedom but are instead replaced by their constituents, namely quarks, and gluons, particles that mediate the strong nuclear force. The strong nuclear force, in fact, does not allow quarks to exist (and, in turn, to be observed) freely, a phenomenon commonly known as "quark confinement." However, at extremely high temperature and energy densities, such as those prevailing in the Early universe, these quarks and gluons can exist freely in the form of a "soup" known as "quark-gluon plasma" (QGP). Such a "quark deconfinement" can, in fact, be reproduced in high-energy collisions of heavy ions, such as gold, uranium, and lead.

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  • Such a "quark deconfinement" can, in fact, be reproduced in high-energy collisions of heavy ions, such as gold, uranium, and lead.
  • Heavy quarkonium states, such as the bottomonium or Upsilon particles, are considered to be a particularly clean (low noise) signature of sequential melting.
  • In a new study published in Physical Review Letters , researchers at RHIC belonging to the STAR Experiment Collaboration reported, for the first time, the observation of sequential melting of Upsilon states in gold nuclei collisions.
  • The results, consistent with the sequential melting pattern, showed how three distinct Upsilon states were suppressed at different levels.