22Jan/22

Héctor G. Aguililla’s new book “Misión y Escape durante la Guerra Fría” is a poignant memoir that covers some of the untold events of the Cold War

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Recent release “Misión y Escape durante la Guerra Fría” from Page Publishing author Héctor G. Aguililla is a rich and amusing narrative of a Cuban ex diplomat’s official and covert activities that took place in the Cold War. Continue reading

22Jan/22

Sputnik V demonstrates strong protection against Omicron variant, with over 2 times higher virus neutralizing activity compared to the Pfizer vaccine according to a unique independent comparative study conducted by the Spallanzani Institute in Italy

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A unique comparative study conducted at the Italian Spallanzani Institute, the leading Italian research institute for infectious diseases, by a joint Italian-Russian team of researchers representing the Institute and the Gamaleya Center shows that the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine demonstrates more than 2 times higher titers of virus neutralizing antibodies to Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant than 2 doses of Pfizer vaccine (2.1 times higher in total and 2.6 times higher 3 months after vaccination). Continue reading

22Jan/22

REMADE Announces Request For Information to Turbocharge the U.S.’s Transition to a Circular Economy

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The REMADE Institute, a 141-member public-private partnership established by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) with an initial investment of $140 million, today issued a Request for Information (RFI) to further accelerate the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy. Continue reading

22Jan/22

Unprecedented Demand Sees Hennessey Start Production Early for VelociRaptor 400 Bronco

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Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has brought forward production of its new VelociRaptor 400 Bronco to satisfy high customer demand. The new model is available in an eye-catching new livery with output upgraded to 411 bhp @ 4,400 rpm and 603 lb-ft torque @ 3,200 rpm. Continue reading

21Jan/22

Equifax and Georgia Tech Announce Financial Inclusion Research Partnership

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Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (“Georgia Tech”) have announced a new research partnership designed to develop new ways to reach underserved, underbanked and credit-rebuilding consumers. As part of this relationship, the Financial Services Innovation Lab at Georgia Tech will leverage anonymized Equifax data assets to further its innovative research designed to increase consumer access to credit and Equifax data scientists will provide hands-on data education to speed research time. The research partnership is designed to stimulate growth in fintech entrepreneurship in Atlanta. Continue reading

21Jan/22

DISCOVERY+ NOW AVAILABLE ON LG SMART TVs IN CANADA

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Discovery, Inc. and LG Electronics Canada announced today that discovery+, the definitive non-fiction subscription streaming service, is now available on LG Smart TVs in Canada, including LG’s line-up of award-winning LG OLED TVs and LG QNED MiniLED TVs*. Continue reading

21Jan/22

Mphasis and CrossTower partner to develop a ‘Center of Excellence’ in Web 3.0 and Blockchain technologies

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Mphasis (BSE: 526299; NSE: MPHASIS), an information technology (IT) solutions provider specializing in cloud and cognitive services, today announced its partnership with CrossTower, one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, to build a Center of Excellence (CoE) focused on Web 3.0 and a series of blockchain based products that will be launched and traded on the CrossTower platform. Continue reading

21Jan/22

U.S. Consumer Video Game Spending Totaled $60.4 Billion in 2021

Games,

Overall total consumer spending on video games in the U.S. totaled $60.4 billion in 2021, an 8 percent increase over 2020, according to new data released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and The NPD Group. This figure includes revenues from all content categories (including full-game, post-launch and subscription spending across console, cloud, mobile*, portable, PC and VR platforms), hardware and accessories. Continue reading