Earthquake

CGTN: Embracing 2024, how will China deliver a better life for the people?

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Sunday, December 31, 2023

And our elderly people should have adequate access to medical services and elderly care," Xi pledged.

Key Points: 
  • And our elderly people should have adequate access to medical services and elderly care," Xi pledged.
  • These issues matter to every family, and they are also a top priority of the government, he stressed.
  • While pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country, Xi added.
  • At the bilateral and multilateral level, China has built communities of shared future with an increasing number of partners in different forms.

CGTN: Embracing 2024, how will China deliver a better life for the people?

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, December 31, 2023

And our elderly people should have adequate access to medical services and elderly care," Xi pledged.

Key Points: 
  • And our elderly people should have adequate access to medical services and elderly care," Xi pledged.
  • These issues matter to every family, and they are also a top priority of the government, he stressed.
  • While pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country, Xi added.
  • At the bilateral and multilateral level, China has built communities of shared future with an increasing number of partners in different forms.

Partners Value Investments L.P. Announces Establishment of Normal Course Issuer Bids

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Any Equity LP Units and/or Preferred LP Units acquired through the Bids will be cancelled.

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  • Any Equity LP Units and/or Preferred LP Units acquired through the Bids will be cancelled.
  • As of December 15, 2023, there were 70,671,137 Equity LP Units outstanding and 18,767,012 Preferred LP Units outstanding.
  • This is the Partnership’s first normal course issuer bid, and therefore it has not made any purchases of its Equity LP Units or Preferred LP Units.
  • All Equity LP Units and Preferred LP Units acquired by the Partnership under the Bids will be cancelled.

The Gift of Stewardship: Water Visionaries Prepare for the Next Revolution

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

"Encore Green’s patented Conservation by Design blueprint is already approved for trials in nonfood agriculture," said Founder and President Marvin Nash.

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  • "Encore Green’s patented Conservation by Design blueprint is already approved for trials in nonfood agriculture," said Founder and President Marvin Nash.
  • The MOU’s purpose is to combine expertise to expand solutions to water environmental issues, especially for soil health and water resource management.
  • While the energy industry consumes millions of gallons of water for hydraulic fracturing, agriculture’s draw on precious groundwater resources is exponentially greater.
  • Simultaneously, oil wells produce much more water than oil—a resource which, if carefully treated and cleaned, can destress hard-to-recharge aquifers.

Through the "Trade and Technology Empowerment for the Earthquake Region" program, Hepsiburada Contributed to a TRY 3 Billion Trade Volume in the Region in a Nine Month Period ended December 18, 2023

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Active sellers in the earthquake region sold a total of 6.2 million products through 3.9 million orders, generating a trade volume exceeding TRY 3 billion.

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  • Active sellers in the earthquake region sold a total of 6.2 million products through 3.9 million orders, generating a trade volume exceeding TRY 3 billion.
  • The trade volume generated by over 3,000 women entrepreneurs and women's cooperatives in the region reached approximately TRY 174 million.
  • In addition to its E-Commerce Specialization Center in Adana, in November, 2023, Hepsiburada opened its second center (in Hatay).
  • Hepsiburada has reached out to more than 4,000 children in the region through the Program's social responsibility activities.

Earthquake Building Stabilizer Patents Available on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

CHICAGO, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ocean Tomo announces the auction of Earthquake Building Stabilizer Patents, available as Lot 183, on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market.

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  • Held, announces the auction of Earthquake Building Stabilizer Patents via the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market.
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ocean Tomo announces the auction of Earthquake Building Stabilizer Patents, available as Lot 183 , on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market.
  • This patented innovation is perfect for seismic and building engineering firms, as well as companies offering innovative building products.
  • To request bidder credentials or to receive further information on this portfolio available on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market , contact Layna Guo at [email protected] or +1 312 327 8179.

PACE Financing Renewed in Placer County for Homeowners to Fund HVAC, Renewable Energy and Water Saving Projects, Earthquake Resiliency

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Monday, December 18, 2023

PLACER COUNTY, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeowners in the unincorporated areas of Placer County can continue to access Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) home improvement financing through Home Run Financing (HRF), in accordance with a unanimous vote this week by the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The Board, which originally approved the program in 2020, voted to extend approval for another five years, showing confidence in the program and an appreciation for its benefits for Placer County homeowners. Since the County's initial approval its largest City, Roseville, has also approved PACE financing for its residents.

Key Points: 
  • Since the County's initial approval its largest City, Roseville, has also approved PACE financing for its residents.
  • PACE financing can be used to fund renewable energy, and energy and water efficiency upgrades, as well as earthquake resiliency.
  • Placer County is one of more than 340 cities and counties in California where PACE Funding is available to homeowners.
  • PACE Financing is specifically designed to be used for such water and energy saving projects.

Partners Value Investments L.P. Announces Q3 2023 Interim Results

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Friday, November 17, 2023

1   The investment in Brookfield Corporation consists of 134 million Corporation shares with a quoted market value of $31.27 per share as at September 30, 2023 (December 31, 2022 – $31.46).

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  • 1   The investment in Brookfield Corporation consists of 134 million Corporation shares with a quoted market value of $31.27 per share as at September 30, 2023 (December 31, 2022 – $31.46).
  • 2   The investment in Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. consists of 31 million Manager shares with a quoted market value of $33.34 per share as at September 30, 2023 (December 31, 2022 – $28.67).
  • Note: This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian provincial securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities regulations.
  • The Partnership cautions that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive.

Partners Value Investments Inc. Announces Q3 2023 Interim Results

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Friday, November 17, 2023

1   The investment in Brookfield Corporation consists of 134 million Corporation shares with a quoted market value of $31.27 per share as at September 30, 2023 (December 31, 2022 – $31.46).

Key Points: 
  • 1   The investment in Brookfield Corporation consists of 134 million Corporation shares with a quoted market value of $31.27 per share as at September 30, 2023 (December 31, 2022 – $31.46).
  • 2   The investment in Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. consists of 31 million Manager shares with a quoted market value of $33.34 per share as at September 30, 2023 (December 31, 2022 – $28.67).
  • Note: This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian provincial securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities regulations.
  • The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive.

RBB Bancorp Announces Appointment of Lynn Hopkins as Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, December 11, 2023

RBB Bancorp (the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) (NASDAQ: RBB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Lynn M. Hopkins as Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”) and RBB Bancorp effective December 7, 2023.

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  • RBB Bancorp (the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) (NASDAQ: RBB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Lynn M. Hopkins as Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”) and RBB Bancorp effective December 7, 2023.
  • Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Hopkins held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, at Banc of California, Inc., a publicly traded bank holding company with $9.3 billion in assets.
  • Ms. Hopkins also held Chief Financial Officer roles at First Choice Bancorp and Commercial Bank of California, and various executive finance and corporate leadership roles at PacWest Bancorp, California Community Bancshares and Western Bancorp.
  • David Morris, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, expressed enthusiasm for Ms. Hopkins’ appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to have Lynn join us as Interim Chief Financial Officer and look forward to her contributions to the Company.