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Registration for GMAT™ Focus Edition to Open in August 2023

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

RESTON, Va., May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Graduate Management Admission Council™ ( GMAC ), a global association representing leading business schools, today announced that registration for the GMAT™ Focus Edition , an updated version of the Graduate Management Admission Test™ (GMAT™) exam, will open on August 29, 2023 for testing in the fourth quarter this year.

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  • RESTON, Va., May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Graduate Management Admission Council™ ( GMAC ), a global association representing leading business schools, today announced that registration for the GMAT™ Focus Edition , an updated version of the Graduate Management Admission Test™ (GMAT™) exam, will open on August 29, 2023 for testing in the fourth quarter this year.
  • Earlier this year, GMAC introduced GMAT Focus Edition after extensive research efforts involving hundreds of school professionals and an in-depth concept testing with thousands of students globally.
  • With the GMAT Focus Edition's new score scale, percentile rankings deserve the primary attention from test takers and schools when looking to understand the results.
  • Also, to that end, the GMAT Focus Edition fees will remain the same as the current GMAT exam.

Erasing or replacing errors in a patient's genetic code can treat and cure some genetic diseases

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

In recent years, scientists have found that there are human genetic diseases that might be treatable, and perhaps even curable, through gene editing.

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  • In recent years, scientists have found that there are human genetic diseases that might be treatable, and perhaps even curable, through gene editing.
  • Liu and his team pioneered base editing and prime editing, two new innovative methods of gene editing that allow for precise alterations to a person’s genetic code.
  • Gene editing is a technique that makes it possible to purposefully change genes in the DNA of different organisms, including crops and animals.
  • Scientists are interested in developing and using genome editors because they are powerful tools for studying biology, treating human diseases and improving agriculture.
  • More than 50 clinical trials using gene editing to treat a variety of disorders are in progress.
  • According to the U.S. National Human Genome Research Institute, around 280 million individuals worldwide live with a rare genetic disease.
  • Most of these individuals have few to no treatment options, leaving them resigned to their genetic fate.

University Products Issues Urgent Warning to Cattle Ranchers: 'New Study Reveals High Costs of Acute Anaplasmosis Infections in Beef Bulls'

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

BATON ROUTE, La., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- University Products LLC , a Louisiana-based company, is warning cattle ranchers and beef producers about the adverse breeding outcomes associated with acute anaplasmosis infections.

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  • BATON ROUTE, La., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- University Products LLC , a Louisiana-based company, is warning cattle ranchers and beef producers about the adverse breeding outcomes associated with acute anaplasmosis infections.
  • The study also recommends a 90-day or greater retest window for bulls of unsatisfactory breeding potential recently recovered from clinical anaplasmosis.
  • A veterinarian researcher and vaccine developer, this is an issue that Dr. Donald Luther, DVM of University Products understands well.
  • It is vital that cattle ranchers and beef producers take the threat seriously and take measures to protect their herds.

REACH NEW HEIGHTS THIS SUMMER WITH THE LATEST RED BULL® SUMMER EDITION: JUNEBERRY

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Monday, April 3, 2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures increase and summer plans begin to take shape, Red Bull is encouraging people to 'reach new heights this summer' with the introduction of its newest Red Bull Edition series flavor, Red Bull Summer Edition Juneberry. The limited-time offering, which has tasting notes of juneberry, red grape, cherry, and red berries with a slight floral finish, will be available at Walmart and select SONIC® Drive-In locations on April 3 and then nationwide on May 1, just in time for the summer season. 

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures increase and summer plans begin to take shape, Red Bull is encouraging people to 'reach new heights this summer' with the introduction of its newest Red Bull Edition series flavor, Red Bull Summer Edition Juneberry .
  • Also, with tasting notes of juneberry, red grape, cherry, and red berries, Red Bull Summer Edition Juneberry is a great foundation for a refreshing mocktail – check out the Spicy Raspberry Punch .
  • The new Red Bull Sumer Edition Juneberry Slush is an exclusive slush flavor that delivers the wiiings of Red Bull Energy Drink with the taste of juneberry, red grape, cherry, and red berries.
  • For additional Red Bull Summer Edition Juneberry photos and video assets, visit Red Bull Content Pool .

Beef Industry Producers Must Share Their Environmental Stories

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

DENVER, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today's consumers are very concerned with where their food comes from and how it's raised. According to a September 2022 white paper, "Today's Beef Consumer," produced by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, 21% of survey respondents had a negative perception of beef production practices. That's one reason why beef producers like John Ferry of Corinne, Utah are speaking up and telling consumers how they care for their land and their livestock.

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  • The Beef Checkoff is using a combination of research and education to share producers' stories with consumers who are concerned about beef production practices.
  • According to a September 2022 white paper, " Today's Beef Consumer ," produced by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, 21% of survey respondents had a negative perception of beef production practices.
  • The Beef Checkoff is committed to providing education and correcting misinformation about beef and the environment while gaining consumers' confidence.
  • Real beef producers share their beef stories and how they care for their cattle and land.

MORGAN BROOK FARM Takes Wagyu Beef Sales Online: Farm-to-table quality via Ecommerce sales

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Westford, Vt., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morgan Brook Farm announced today the launch of their ecommerce operation, allowing customers across the United States consumer market to enjoy the farm's popular, high-quality Wagyu beef products.

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  • Morgan Brook Farm announced today the launch of their ecommerce operation, allowing customers across the United States consumer market to enjoy the farm's popular, high-quality Wagyu beef products.
  • Westford, Vt., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morgan Brook Farm announced today the launch of their ecommerce operation, allowing customers across the United States consumer market to enjoy the farm's popular, high-quality Wagyu beef products .
  • Morgan Brook Farm produces some of the best Wagyu beef available by raising their cattle with special care and attention at their Vermont farm.
  • With fast 2-day shipping and careful packaging, your Wagyu beef from Morgan Brook Farm arrives with maximum freshness.

Press release - Human rights breaches in Russia, Equatorial Guinea and Eswatini

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Monday, February 20, 2023

Human rights breaches in Russia, Equatorial Guinea and Eswatini

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  • Human rights breaches in Russia, Equatorial Guinea and Eswatini
    - Russia must release all political prisoners fighting for democracy in the country
    - Equatoguinean dictatorial regime must end systemic political persecution
    - Eswatini authorities need to start a comprehensive dialogue with opposition immediately
    On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Russia, Equatorial Guinea and Eswatini.
  • They urge EU member states to assist Russian human rights defenders, pro-democracy activists and independent journalists in and outside Russia.
  • They urge Equatorial Guinea to fully cooperate with Spanish judicial authorities and strongly condemn the dictatorial regime’s systemic political persecution and barbaric repression of political opponents and human rights defenders.
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    Eswatini: the situation of human rights defenders and the murder of Thulani Maseko
    Parliament strongly condemns the killing of human rights and trade union lawyer Thulani Maseko .

J-LEC Unveils NHK TV Program "The Masterfully Marbled World of Japanese Wagyu Beef"

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Developed through selective breeding and original Japanese methods, Wagyu is regarded as some of the best beef in the world.

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  • Developed through selective breeding and original Japanese methods, Wagyu is regarded as some of the best beef in the world.
  • In 2022, Kagoshima Prefecture hosted the 12th National Competitive Exhibition of Wagyu, also known as the Wagyu Olympics, the largest Wagyu beef competition in Japan, and 438 cattle qualified from 41 prefectures in Japan gathered for the breeding cattle division.
  • In 2021, Japanese beef export value exceeded 50 billion yen (approximately 500 million USD according to the exchange rate at the time).
  • Japanese Wagyu beef, with its distinctive marbling, has become the standard for top-quality beef among high-end consumers in Asia, and is increasingly in demand in Europe and the United States.

J-LEC Unveils NHK TV Program "The Masterfully Marbled World of Japanese Wagyu Beef"

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Developed through selective breeding and original Japanese methods, Wagyu is regarded as some of the best beef in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Developed through selective breeding and original Japanese methods, Wagyu is regarded as some of the best beef in the world.
  • In 2022, Kagoshima Prefecture hosted the 12th National Competitive Exhibition of Wagyu, also known as the Wagyu Olympics, the largest Wagyu beef competition in Japan, and 438 cattle qualified from 41 prefectures in Japan gathered for the breeding cattle division.
  • In 2021, Japanese beef export value exceeded 50 billion yen (approximately 500 million USD according to the exchange rate at the time).
  • Japanese Wagyu beef, with its distinctive marbling, has become the standard for top-quality beef among high-end consumers in Asia, and is increasingly in demand in Europe and the United States.

GRASS FED CERTIFIED PIEDMONTESE NOW NON-GMO 100% GRASS FED & FINISHED

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified Piedmontese beef has announced that they are now supplying 100% grass fed and grass finished beef that is also now Non-GMO. Raised and Produced in the USA, this sustainable meat offers all of the health benefits of grass fed beef with the added assurance of being GMO free. With the increasing demand for quality non-GMO foods, Certified Piedmontese Beef provides an excellent option for healthy, delicious protein for center of the plate customers.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified Piedmontese beef has announced that they are now supplying 100% grass fed and grass finished beef that is also now Non-GMO.
  • Raised and Produced in the USA, this sustainable meat offers all of the health benefits of grass fed beef with the added assurance of being GMO free.
  • With the increasing demand for quality non-GMO foods, Certified Piedmontese Beef provides an excellent option for healthy, delicious protein for center of the plate customers.
  • "With the vast majority of Grass Fed, Grass Finished beef being raised overseas and imported into the United States, we are incredibly proud that our program has achieved these consumer expectations, here in the heart of our country.