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Bulat Utemuratov Foundation donates $1.5 million in aid to support victims of severe flooding

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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ALMATY, Kazakhstan, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 1, the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation donated $1.5 million to help the victims of severe flooding across 12 regions of Kazakhstan.

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  • ALMATY, Kazakhstan, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 1, the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation donated $1.5 million to help the victims of severe flooding across 12 regions of Kazakhstan.
  • We hope that these funds will enable them to purchase basic necessities and provide vital support during these challenging times", said Marat Aitmagambetov, Director of the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation.
  • The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation provides humanitarian assistance to Kazakhstanis affected by natural and man-made disasters, and since 2018, in conjunction with the Red Crescent and ForteBank, has provided targeted financial support to victims of flooding.
  • The Foundation remains focused on allocating funds to those most in-need and is well-positioned to continue supporting the people of Kazakhstan.

Foiling fire at home and work--a list of necessary safety equipment

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools. SERVPRO of Pismo Beach / Arroyo Grande fully supports the fact that equipping living and work spaces with an escape plan and fire safety tools is a critical strategy for keeping everyone safe.

Key Points: 
  • Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools.
  • SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools.
  • Fire safety tools can help make the safest use of that valuable time.
  • Escape plans can be downloaded from a variety of fire safety websites such as the USFA, or acquired from local fire departments.

BurnBot Secures $20M in Series A Funding to Prevent Destructive Wildfires with Mechanized Vegetation Management

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BurnBot, today announced it has raised $20 million in financing to expand its mechanized vegetation management and fuel treatment solutions to prevent destructive wildfires. The round was led by ReGen Ventures, with participation from Toyota Ventures, AmFam Ventures, Convective Capital, Blue Forest Asset Management, Skip Capital, Overture Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital and Pathbreaker Ventures.

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  • BurnBot's technology enables 10X more acres to be treated, regardless of weather
    SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BurnBot , today announced it has raised $20 million in financing to expand its mechanized vegetation management and fuel treatment solutions to prevent destructive wildfires.
  • As the frequency and severity of wildfires increase, preventing mass devastation requires scalable, fuels treatment for brush clearance, prescribed burns, and forest restoration.
  • BurnBot exists to amplify efforts across all these areas," said Anukool Lakhina, Co-Founder and CEO of BurnBot.
  • Systematic use of beneficial fire plays a pivotal role in fostering a healthy ecosystem and mitigating the risk of devastating wildfires.

Accounting Firm Withum Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Withum teams have seen the rise and fall of disco, beepers, scrunchies, Y2K, Blackberry phones, moving to the cloud, the AI-craze and everything in between.

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  • Withum teams have seen the rise and fall of disco, beepers, scrunchies, Y2K, Blackberry phones, moving to the cloud, the AI-craze and everything in between.
  • Its three founders came together to start something special: a professional services firm that puts its people first.
  • Withum team members don't adhere to the professional norms that typically restrict creativity and authenticity.
  • To celebrate Withum's 50th anniversary, this year's culture video features team members dressed for the decades, embodying its work hard/play hard culture over time since 1974.

Clutch City Passive Makes History as First Phius Certified Passive Project in Houston

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Last month, Clutch City Passive made history as Houston's first Phius-certified passive project, representing a fortified commitment to climate change mitigation in the built environment. In regions like the Southwest, Phius' climate-specific standards are the industry model for efficiency and sustainability. Uniquely designed with the grid in mind, they provide necessary energy independence and significantly less strain than traditional buildings.

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  • CHICAGO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Last month, Clutch City Passive made history as Houston's first Phius-certified passive project, representing a fortified commitment to climate change mitigation in the built environment.
  • Clutch City Passive, featuring two shared-wall townhouses, is certified by Phius, showing Houston a path towards a more resilient and adaptable built environment.
  • The Phius Standard is the only standard customized to fit Clutch City Passive's unique Houston climate, making it the leading standard for energy-efficient construction, no matter the environment.
  • Clutch City Passive is an example in the Southwest for the built environment to follow, showcasing innovative solutions to climate change effects.

Equalpride Partners with TransLash Media for Trans Day of Visibility, Amplifying Voices of Black Trans Femmes in the Arts

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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This groundbreaking docuseries sheds light on the experiences of Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BFTA) Collective, highlighting the transformative power of artistic expression.

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  • This groundbreaking docuseries sheds light on the experiences of Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BFTA) Collective, highlighting the transformative power of artistic expression.
  • Through a shared commitment to inclusivity and representation, Equalpride and TransLash aim to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by Black trans femmes and celebrate their resilience and creativity.
  • Episode 1 - Jordyn's Story: Jordyn Jay reflects on her path to creating the Black Trans Femmes in the Arts organization, highlighting the importance of community and solidarity among Black trans femmes' artists.
  • "Through storytelling, we aim to uplift and celebrate the voices of Black trans femmes, ensuring that their contributions are recognized and valued."

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Elide Fire Extinguishing Balls Due to Failure to Extinguish Fires and Risk of Serious Injury or Death

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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These products can fail to extinguish a fire, which could lead to serious injury and death.

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  • These products can fail to extinguish a fire, which could lead to serious injury and death.
  • Specifically, the products can fail to effectively disperse fire retardant chemicals and fail to extinguish a fire.
  • Elide Fire USA has not agreed to recall these fire extinguishing balls or offer a remedy to consumers.
  • Elide Fire USA sells three models of the fire extinguishing balls to consumers on elidefireus.com.

Parental avoidance of toxic exposures could help prevent autism, ADHD in children, new study shows

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be preventable if parents avoid toxic exposures and adopt interventions such as environmental house calls, according to a published study led by researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio).

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  • The findings build on a 2015 study by UT Health San Antonio that first linked chemical intolerance in patients with the risk of their children developing autism and ADHD.
  • "Up to now, most interventions have been behavioral or medical, after a child is diagnosed."
  • Still, they wrote, "The implications of this study, if confirmed, could be significant for preventive measures and early intervention strategies in families with parental chemical intolerance.
  • And the prevalence of ADHD has risen to one in eight children, also according to the CDC.

Luray RV Resort Offers Free Accommodation for First Responders Affected by Shenandoah Valley Fires

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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OCEAN CITY, Md., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the devastating overnight fires that recently struck Shenandoah Valley, Blue Water is showing its gratitude to the brave first responders, park rangers, and members of the Luray Police department and Page County Sheriff's office who worked tirelessly to control the situation by offering a complimentary stay at their property, Luray RV Resort on Shenandoah River.

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  • Those eligible will have all expenses fully covered for a stay of up to seven nights at Luray RV Resort on Shenandoah River.
  • "We are immensely grateful to the first responders who risk their lives to protect our communities," said Blue Water's CEO, Todd Burbage.
  • First responders can choose from any of the property's accommodation types, including RV sites, cottages, glamping tents, cabins, or airstream rentals, for their complimentary stay.
  • All donations will be split between the Page County Fire-EMS and Shenandoah National Park.

Full Circle Lithium's Proprietary Lithium-ion Battery Fire Extinguishing Agent Proven Highly Effective in Third-Party Laboratory Testing

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The third-party laboratory reported on the first two test results and will report on the EV size battery test after all internal analyses and comparisons are completed.

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  • The third-party laboratory reported on the first two test results and will report on the EV size battery test after all internal analyses and comparisons are completed.
  • The purpose of the third-party testing was to compare and understand the effects of different extinguishing agents on secondary lithium-ion batteries undergoing thermal runaway.
  • The EV-size battery fire testing was recently completed, and the third-party laboratory will provide its report once its analysis is completed.
  • The FCL Agent is proving to be fast-acting, safe, and effective on both small and large-scale lithium-ion battery fires.