AdvertisementOXFORD, United Kingdom, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Optellum, a global leader in AI-powered early lung disease diagnosis & precision care, today announced it has successfully achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification. This prestigious milestone underscores Optellum’s unwavering commitment to best practices in information security and robust data protection. ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard that mandates rigorous controls for establishing, maintaining, and certifying an Information Security Management System (ISMS), and ensures the highest standards of security in sourcing, handling, transferring, and protecting sensitive information. The certification process involved a systematic and documented approach to safeguarding company and customer information, including intellectual property, financial data, and entrusted third-party information. I would like to congratulate our exceptional staff, in particular Massoud and our Information Security team.

AdvertisementVANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 8, 2024 /CNW/ – Trading resumes in:Company: StateHouse Holdings Inc.CSE Symbol: STHZAll Issues: YesResumption (ET): 2:15 PMCIRO can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. CIRO is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada. SOURCE Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) – Halts/ResumptionsDisclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire. Bubblear.com takes no editorial responsibility for the same.

In addition, Sapiens Insurance Platform will also enable Continental General to more efficiently implement its long-term care insurance specialty and expand its third-party administrator (TPA) services through its affiliated TPA, Continental General Services. About Continental GeneralBased in Austin, Texas, Continental General Insurance Company was incorporated as a life, accident & health insurance company in 1961. TPA Services provided by Continental General Services, LLC (in California doing business as Continental General Administrative Services). Continental Insurance Group, Ltd. (“CIG”) is the parent company of Continental General Management, LLC (“CGM”), Continental General Insurance Company (“CGIC”), and Continental General Services, LLC (“CGS”). CIG, CGM, CGIC, and CGS are all wholly owned subsidiaries of Continental General Holdings, LLC (“CGH”).

AdvertisementUp to 4,000 tonnes of Printed Circuit Boards from e-waste to be processed by The Royal Mint annually. LLANTRISANT, Wales, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A pioneering new factory that provides a more sustainable source of gold and reduces reliance on mining has been unveiled by The Royal Mint. Recovered gold is already being used in the luxury jewellery collection, 886 by The Royal Mint. Anne Jessopp, Chief Executive at The Royal Mint, said: “The Royal Mint is transforming for the future, and the opening of our Precious Metals Recovery factory marks a pivotal step in our journey. For more information on the Precious Metals Recovery factory, visit Precious Metals Recovery (royalmint.com)For more information on 886 by The Royal Mint E-Waste Gold, visit Sustainability – 886 Royal MintWith a history spanning more than 1,100 years, The Royal Mint is Britain’s oldest company and the original maker of UK coins.

AdvertisementOTTAWA, ON, Aug. 3, 2024 /CNW/ – “Today marks the 21st anniversary of Food Day Canada. First launched by the late University of Guelph Food Laureate and Member of the Order of Canada, Anita Stewart, Food Day Canada is an opportunity to celebrate the hardworking people who produce the food we all enjoy. I am so pleased that through initiatives like the Local Food Infrastructure Fund and the National School Food Program, our government continues to invest in strengthening our local food systems, and making sure that top-quality, nutritious food is available to everyone. Canada’s food community deserves recognition today and every day. Happy Food Day Canada!”The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedInWeb: Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaSOURCE Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaDisclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire.

“We are bringing additional crews to Florida today and will continue to adjust our resources as the storm approaches,” said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director. Report all power line hazards to Duke Energy at 800.228.8485 or contact your local emergency services department or agency. Duke Energy FloridaDuke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida. More information is available at duke-energy.com and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition.

AdvertisementSHANGHAI, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Scully Royalty Ltd. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SRL) is saddened to announce the passing of Indrajit Chatterjee, a valued member of the Company’s board of directors. Mr. Chatterjee had been a director for the Company since 2017 and was the Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The board of directors extends its deepest condolences to Mr. Chatterjee’s wife, family and friends and thanks him for his dedication to the Company. We are extremely grateful for Mr. Chatterjee’s long-standing service, which had an invaluable impact on the Company, its board of directors and management. View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scully-royalty-sadly-announces-the-passing-of-director-indrajit-chatterjee-302213711.htmlSOURCE Scully Royalty Ltd.Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire.

The Argentine men’s Olympic football team lost 1-0 against France in the quarter finals of Paris 2024, meaning the Albiceleste will have to wait another four years for its third Olympic gold medal. The game was set to be a high-tension affair, following Argentina’s win against France in the 2022 Qatar final. More recently, the French Football Federation sued its Argentine counterpart after videos emerged of the team singing racist chants about French players during the celebrations after winning the 2024 Copa América. With the lead, France dropped deeper and Argentina started to see more of the ball, but inaccuracy in the final third denied them opportunities to score. In the second half, France withdrew even deeper, allowing Argentina plenty of time on the ball.

AdvertisementORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — For the third year in a row, Florida Realtors®, the largest professional trade association in Florida, has been named one of Florida’s “Best Companies To Work For.”The annual Best Companies To Work For list, featured in a special August issue of Florida Trend magazine, ranks 100 companies in small, medium and large employer categories. To read more about the top 100, go to the digital version of Florida Trend’s 2024 “Best Companies To Work For” special issue. “Creating a culture of trust and empowerment is an everyday process,” says Florida Realtors CEO Margy Grant. “Innovative, inspirational and visionaries … these Florida companies continue to set trends for others to follow,” says Florida Trend Publisher David Denor. Florida Trend business magazine is read by more than 235,000 business executives, civic leaders and government officials each month.

The United States government said that there was “overwhelming evidence” that opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia was the “clear” winner of the Venezuela presidential elections last Sunday and called on all parties to begin a “peaceful and respectful transition” in accordance with the law. “We fully support the process of re-establishing democratic norms in Venezuela and stand ready to consider ways to bolster it jointly with our international partners,” read the communiqué published by Secretary of State Antony Blinken. They also rejected Maduro’s threats to opposition figures, calling them “an undemocratic attempt to repress political participation and retain power.”International leaders have questioned the results and called for a careful, transparent vote count. The communiqué, published on X, also demanded that each country recall their representatives from Caracas. Cover photo: A group of people protesting outside the Venezuelan Embassy in Buenos Aires.

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$ 647.5 million loan for Argentina on Wednesday, reallocating resources previously approved for the country. The granted loan is a Special Development Financing (SDL) loan, aimed at contributing to “strengthening public finances and the balance of payments, reinforcing macroeconomic stability, and growth,” said a communiqué by the Economy Ministry. The funds come at a time when the government is going through an international reserve scarcity crisis. Net international reserves are close to negative US$4 billion and on the same day the IDB agreement was announced, the Central Bank sold US$64 million. According to the press release, the loan was the result of joint work between the IDB’s staff and Finance Secretariat authorities, led by Pablo Quirno.

Now over a decade later, they’ve decided to test how financial incentives backed by the power of social media could push people to accept social challenges. If accepted, video proof of the Cajole is shared on their website and social media. Anyone who backs a social campaign is buying advance access to any of the content that is generated. “While the challenges may push people outside their comfort zone, they should never be mean-spirited or degrading. Cajole was founded in 2024 by David Levy and Morgan Conrad to explore how financial incentives backed by the power of social media can motivate people to accept challenges and push beyond their comfort zone.

Argentine football star Ángel Di María has disclosed that he received death threats including a pig’s head with a bullet after he announced dreams of returning to his former club Rosario Central. After Rosario Central President Gonzalo Belloso confirmed the news on July 23, Di María spoke with local news outlet Rosario3 to explain his situation. The player acknowledged that his sister later received a box containing a pig’s head with a bullet in the forehead. Di María is not the only Rosario footballer to have received threats. Di María has been the target of harsh criticism after his homecoming was foiled.

The plant will be located in the area of Punta Colorada, in the Patagonian town of Sierra Grande, Río Negro province. The decision to install the plant in Río Negro over the initial proposal to build it in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires province, was made after an in-depth study commissioned to an international consulting firm. The port in Río Negro will be a great opportunity for the region,” Neuquén Governor Rolando Figueroa said Tuesday in a sector-related meeting before the news was known. Río Negro want to solidify itself as a mining and energy hubIn its presentation, the Río Negro government highlighted the presence of 670 mining quarries in its territory where silica sands, as well as raw materials for concrete and synthetic products, can be extracted. From there, a new 95 kilometer section would be built from the outskirts of General Roca to the intersection with provincial Route 8, running parallel to the Oldeval-Gasoducto NEUBA pipeline.

The awards ceremony will take place during the CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference, held in San Diego, California, Sept. 18-20, 2024. “We are proud to honor Dr. Chad Jenkins, the University of Michigan Professor of Robotics, as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Tapia Award,” said Dr. Valerie Taylor, CEO and President CMD-IT. Professor Jenkins is currently serving as the Vice President for Educational Activities for the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. Professor Jenkins was the founding Program Chair of the Robotics Major Degree Program launched in 2022 for undergraduates at the University of Michigan. About the CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing ConferenceThe CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference (TAPIA Conference) is the premier annual event to acknowledge, promote, and celebrate diversity in computing.