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Balram's Immigration Consultancy: Bridging Labor Gaps in the Canadian Hospitality Industry

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Headed by the experienced Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Balram Kishan, the consultancy stands as a beacon of support, offering comprehensive services designed to bridge critical labor gaps and contribute to the sustained growth of the Canadian economy.

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  • Headed by the experienced Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Balram Kishan, the consultancy stands as a beacon of support, offering comprehensive services designed to bridge critical labor gaps and contribute to the sustained growth of the Canadian economy.
  • Balram's Immigration Consultancy has positioned itself as a strategic partner for businesses in these sectors, providing tailored immigration and recruitment services that align with the unique demands of the hospitality industry.
  • By unveiling talent and expertise from around the world, Balram's Immigration Consultancy plays a vital role in elevating the capabilities of Canadian businesses.
  • Proactive Approach: A Pillar of Balram's Immigration Consultancy:
    Balram's Immigration Consultancy distinguishes itself through its proactive approach to addressing labor shortages.

Stiffening of retinal blood vessels threatens vision in diabetes

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

With the global surge in diabetes cases, the risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR), a vision-threatening complication affecting nearly 40% of all individuals with diabetes, has also escalated significantly.

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  • With the global surge in diabetes cases, the risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR), a vision-threatening complication affecting nearly 40% of all individuals with diabetes, has also escalated significantly.
  • Late-stage DR, characterized by multiplication and leakiness of smaller blood vessels (capillaries) in the retina, often leads to vision loss.
  • That diabetes causes stiffening of large blood vessels is already known.
  • "If larger blood vessels can become stiffer in diabetes, perhaps so could the smaller retinal capillaries", reckoned Kaustabh Ghosh, senior author of the study and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at UCLA and Doheny Eye Institute.

Leading Fleets Adopt Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle to Usher in a New Generation of OEM-Native Connected Vehicles

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

“We now have fleets enabling Virtual Vehicle over-the-air on the majority of their vehicles vs. performing a traditional telematics hardware install.

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  • “We now have fleets enabling Virtual Vehicle over-the-air on the majority of their vehicles vs. performing a traditional telematics hardware install.
  • Virtual Vehicle enables fleets to access a marketplace of telematics, driver, and fleet management apps through factory-equipped native OEM vehicle architecture or through simple aftermarket hardware installations for non-compatible vehicles.
  • Virtual Vehicle places vehicles at the center of a dynamic tech hub, with real-time vehicle data, ease-of use, automation, sensor integration, and advanced safety features, as well as a developer platform for fleets and third parties.
  • Covenant Logistics SVP of Technology Eric Whitton: “Virtual Vehicle has given us the ability to move faster as an organization.

20/20 Onsite Expands ‘Vision for Boston’ Program to Provide Eye Care to More Schools

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Monday, December 18, 2023

The program, called Vision for Boston, brings eye care to students in their schools.

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  • The program, called Vision for Boston, brings eye care to students in their schools.
  • All students in participating schools are eligible to receive eye exams at no cost to them, regardless of their insurance coverage.
  • "We are incredibly proud to continue this program and bring eye exams and glasses to students who need them,” says Sonali Bloom, CEO of 20/20 Onsite.
  • Several school districts have partnered with their school board or have successfully applied for grants to bring this program on-site.

Vision Films to Release Dark Comedy 'Murder and Cocktails' to Launch New Year Slate

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the North American Transactional VOD release of murder-com feature film Murder and Cocktails, from writer/producer Ron Jackson, on January 23, 2024.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the North American Transactional VOD release of murder-com feature film Murder and Cocktails, from writer/producer Ron Jackson, on January 23, 2024.
  • The movie was directed by Henry Barrial whose first feature film Some Body was picked up for theatrical distribution at Sundance.
  • The film's composer, Archie Thompson, produced a remake of "The Green Door," sung by Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
  • Murder and Cocktails will be available on streaming and cable platforms across the US and Canada followed by DVD at on-line retailers.

Vision Films to Release Female Led Sci-Fi Film 'Crypto Shadows' in the New Year

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the North American Transactional VOD release of sci-fi thriller Crypto Shadows, from Cinemachine LLC and in association with Moving On Films, on January 16, 2024.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the North American Transactional VOD release of sci-fi thriller Crypto Shadows, from Cinemachine LLC and in association with Moving On Films, on January 16, 2024.
  • Vision Films acquired the film in a deal with California Pictures.
  • Directed by James Fox, written by Amy Kay DuBoff and Fox, and produced by Tyler Farr, Gary Dover, and Colleen Keane.
  • Crypto Shadows will be available on streaming and cable platforms across the US and Canada followed by DVD at on-line retailers.

Food Waste is a Huge Problem in the US. More Knowledge About Packaging Could Help.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

According to Minding the Gap: Consumer Awareness of Packaging & Food Waste Reduction , a new white paper summarizing MSU’s research, there is much more than meets the eye when it comes to food packaging.

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  • According to Minding the Gap: Consumer Awareness of Packaging & Food Waste Reduction , a new white paper summarizing MSU’s research, there is much more than meets the eye when it comes to food packaging.
  • Along with identifying the top food waste areas in households, the report explores how well consumers understand the purpose and function of packaging designed to reduce food waste and extend shelf life.
  • Uneaten leftovers, half-eaten packaged products, and spoiled unpackaged food were also significant contributors to food waste.
  • Researchers found that consumers prefer packaging that helps them assess and extend the shelf life of food products, and that such packaging could further reduce household food waste.

Autoscope Technologies Corporation Announces Financial Results and Dividend Declaration

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Autoscope Technologies Corporation (OTCQX: AATC) today announced results for its quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Autoscope Technologies Corporation (OTCQX: AATC) today announced results for its quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
  • The Board of Directors has authorized and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share of its common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on November 30, 2023 to the shareholders of record at the close of business on November 20, 2023.
  • The successful sale of the RTMS business to Sensys Networks will allow us to expand our investment in video-based detection capabilities,” said Frank Hallowell, Interim CEO of Autoscope Technologies Corporation.

Blue Bird Donates Electric School Bus to Peach County Schools in Georgia

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to Peach County Schools (PCS) in Georgia.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to Peach County Schools (PCS) in Georgia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207907550/en/
    Blue Bird donated an all-electric, zero-emission school bus to Peach County Schools in Georgia.
  • “We thank our valued community partner Blue Bird for the generous donation of an electric school bus,” said Peach County Schools Superintendent Dr. Lionel Brown.
  • In August 2023, Blue Bird already donated a Vision electric school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Instem Now Part of ARCHIMED to Further Accelerate Growth and Impact

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Monday, November 27, 2023

ARCHIMED is a global investment firm exclusively supporting the critical health and life science industries, focused on helping its portfolio-companies accelerate innovation and growth.

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  • ARCHIMED is a global investment firm exclusively supporting the critical health and life science industries, focused on helping its portfolio-companies accelerate innovation and growth.
  • ARCHIMED believes human, animal and environmental health is a common value among all people and a key condition for long-term development.
  • “I’m truly excited about this next chapter in our transformational growth story and one that keeps our clients at the center,” comments Phil Reason, CEO at Instem.
  • By strategically partnering with ARCHIMED, it will empower us to accelerate our growth initiatives, expand our market presence, and pursue new opportunities that will drive our company to new heights.