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CannSell Extends Partnership with MADD Canada

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Monday, August 23, 2021

CannSell has consistently aligned itself with the values and practices of MADD Canada to ensure that all of its educational programs reflect this commitment.

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  • CannSell has consistently aligned itself with the values and practices of MADD Canada to ensure that all of its educational programs reflect this commitment.
  • CannSell and MADD Canada have agreed to a renewed and extended partnership for an initial term of five years to further underpin and strengthen CannSell as a key part of Ontarios licensed retail cannabis industry.
  • CannSell allows MADD Canada to provide critically important information about the responsible sale of cannabis and the prevention of impaired driving to those who are on the front-lines of retail cannabis, said Andrew Murie, CEO of MADD Canada.
  • CannSell is proud to maintain and expand this foundational partnership with MADD Canada, which continues to inform the guiding principles and regulatory frameworks that govern Ontarios licensed cannabis sector.

ZOLL and Wallaby Medical Announce Agreement to Distribute Temperature Management Products in China

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Monday, August 23, 2021

ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, and Wallaby Medical Technologies, a medical device company dedicated to treating stroke and cardiac arrest, today announced they have signed a distribution agreement whereby Wallaby will manage the sales and distribution of ZOLLs temperature management products in China.

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  • ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, and Wallaby Medical Technologies, a medical device company dedicated to treating stroke and cardiac arrest, today announced they have signed a distribution agreement whereby Wallaby will manage the sales and distribution of ZOLLs temperature management products in China.
  • ZOLL is excited to work with Wallaby to further expand the use of the Thermogard XP in China, allowing more patients to benefit from high-quality targeted temperature management (TTM), said Neil Johnston, President, ZOLL Circulation.
  • The Thermogard XP Intravascular Temperature Management System is an important part of our comprehensive product portfolio to achieve that aim, said Michael Alper, CEO, Wallaby Medical.
  • IVTM, Thermogard XP, and ZOLL are trademarks or registered trademarks of ZOLL Medical Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

The Salvation Army Responds to Tropical Storm Henri

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Sunday, August 22, 2021

"We are doing everything in our power to respond efficiently and effectively to the impacts made by Tropical Storm Henri," said Emergency Disaster Services Coordinator of The Salvation Army's USA Eastern Territory, Robert Myers III.

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  • "We are doing everything in our power to respond efficiently and effectively to the impacts made by Tropical Storm Henri," said Emergency Disaster Services Coordinator of The Salvation Army's USA Eastern Territory, Robert Myers III.
  • "With the continued generosity of the public, The Salvation Army will remain on the ground serving those affected by the storm for however long our services are needed."
  • In addition to high winds, Henri is expected to bring heavy, sustained rain and storm surge that could create severe flooding conditions.
  • As a community-based organization, The Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to respond with in-depth understanding of the area's needs.

Heart to Heart International's Haitian Medical Team Helps Survivors of Haiti Earthquake in Affected Areas

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Friday, August 20, 2021

MANICHE, Haiti, Aug. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Heart to Heart International (HHI), providing lifesaving disaster relief and humanitarian aid throughout the world for nearly 30 years, is assisting injured earthquake survivors in the affected areas thanks to its Haitian medical team who has been on the ground in Haiti since 2010.

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  • MANICHE, Haiti, Aug. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Heart to Heart International (HHI), providing lifesaving disaster relief and humanitarian aid throughout the world for nearly 30 years, is assisting injured earthquake survivors in the affected areas thanks to its Haitian medical team who has been on the ground in Haiti since 2010.
  • When the 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti about 150 km west of the capital Port-au-Prince on August 14, Heart to Heart International, led by the Medical Director Dr. Laila Bien-Aim, assembled its team of local Haitian doctors and nurses to immediately respond in the areas impacted by the earthquake.
  • HHI has maintained a health program in Haiti since the earthquake in 2010, and was able to start treating people within 36 hours after the earthquake.
  • Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, Heart to Heart International (HHI) is a global humanitarian organization focused on improving access to health.

Best Lawyers® Recognizes Janet, Janet & Suggs Attorneys

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

BALTIMORE, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Janet, Janet & Suggs (JJS) is pleased to announce that four lawyers have been included in the 2022 Edition ofThe Best Lawyers in America and an additional four lawyers are recognized in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

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  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Janet, Janet & Suggs (JJS) is pleased to announce that four lawyers have been included in the 2022 Edition ofThe Best Lawyers in America and an additional four lawyers are recognized in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
  • Lawyers onThe Best Lawyers in Americalists are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise.
  • The following JJS lawyers have been named to the 2022The Best Lawyers in Americalist:
    Howard A. JanetMr.
  • The following JJS lawyers were recognized in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch:
    Andrew S. JanetMr.

The First Survivors of Alzheimer's by Dr. Dale Bredesen

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

However, in the new book, The First Survivors of Alzheimer's, seven survivors who have beaten Alzheimer's and are continuing to thrive describe their own journeys, from hopelessness to health.

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  • However, in the new book, The First Survivors of Alzheimer's, seven survivors who have beaten Alzheimer's and are continuing to thrive describe their own journeys, from hopelessness to health.
  • This new book ushers in a new era an era in which developing Alzheimer's is optional instead of unavoidable.
  • This is the future of Alzheimer's prevention and treatment, one that has been proven in a recent successful clinical trial .
  • Hear for yourself as four of the seven survivors shared on Facebook Live how they not only survived a battle with cognitive decline but thrived.

Dallas News Anchor and HELLP Survivor to chair virtual Promise Walk for Preeclampsia

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

She had developed HELLP syndrome, a severe form of preeclampsia that affects the liver and platelets.

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  • She had developed HELLP syndrome, a severe form of preeclampsia that affects the liver and platelets.
  • Today, Lauren uses social media, her role as a news anchor, and her partnership with the Preeclampsia Foundation to raise awareness of pregnancy complications.
  • The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia is the signature awareness and fundraising event of the Preeclampsia Foundation, typically held in 30+ locations across the United States.
  • We envision a world where preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy no longer threaten the lives of mothers and babies.

Operation HOPE to Launch Ranking of Top 25 Financial Institutions for Retail Investors

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE today announced the launch of its inaugural Top 25 Financial Institutions for Retail Investors ranking, based on each organization's commitment to providing financial literacy, knowledge and transparency for customers.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE today announced the launch of its inaugural Top 25 Financial Institutions for Retail Investors ranking, based on each organization's commitment to providing financial literacy, knowledge and transparency for customers.
  • It is anticipated that the Top 25 Financial Institutions for Retail Investors ranking will be published in the first half of 2022.
  • In February 2021, Operation HOPE announced its Investors' Bill of Rights to address the greater need for individual investor protections.
  • Authored by Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman & CEO, John HOPE Bryant and Jay Clayton, former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, the Investors' Bill of Rights is a call to financial institutions to provide greater financial literacy, knowledge, and transparency for retail investors.

The Justice for Greenwood Foundation Requests Formal Investigation of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre by the US Department of Justice

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

The Justice for Greenwood Foundation (J4G) is a 501(c)(3) organization that seeks truth, justice, and reparations for the victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

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  • The Justice for Greenwood Foundation (J4G) is a 501(c)(3) organization that seeks truth, justice, and reparations for the victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
  • J4G has broad support among the Tulsa Race Massacre Descendants community and has several partnerships with national civil rights organizations, such as Color of Change, Equal Justice Institute, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
  • The letter is the J4Gs latest action to help provide healing and justice to the survivors and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
  • On May 31, 1921, one of the worst acts of domestic terrorism in U.S. history completely decimated Tulsas thriving, all-Black community of Greenwood.

Northwestern Mutual Sponsors Next Generation of Diverse Childhood Cancer Researchers

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is advancing the search for better treatments and cures for pediatric cancer and supporting the next generation of diverse researchers through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) Program.

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  • Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is advancing the search for better treatments and cures for pediatric cancer and supporting the next generation of diverse researchers through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) Program.
  • The company aims to encourage a more diverse pipeline of researchers within the field by supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds as they pursue research related to childhood cancer.
  • "Through the hard work and dedication of these students and researchers, the reality of a world without cancer is that much more attainable," said Eric Christophersen, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation.
  • The Northwestern Mutual Foundation is dedicated to accelerating the search for better treatments and cures for childhood cancer and supporting children and families affected by the disease.