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Bring on the Shine! New Ecofriendly, Industrial Cleaning Products

CLEVELAND, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Premalux, a manufacturer and supplier of high-performance aqueous (water-based) cleaning solutions, is welcoming the 2021 New Year with additions to its environmentally friendly industrial cleaning products and services.  New products include:

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CLEVELAND, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Premalux, a manufacturer and supplier of high-performance aqueous (water-based) cleaning solutions, is welcoming the 2021 New Year with additions to its environmentally friendly industrial cleaning products and services.  New products include:

  • A­ disposable premoistened industrial Multi-Purpose Towel is premiering within the first quarter. It replaces our SIHW 0075 product currently unavailable. The need for PPE and supply-chain interruptions made our popular work towels impossible to supply. After much looking, we found a towel to take its place. The new towel is stronger, thicker, and tougher, and will be available in an 85-count canister (10 more towels than the current SIHW 0075) Go to https://www.surgeindustrial.com/newtowel to learn more about the product. Sign up to receive notification of product availability.
  • Premalux’s Surge Industrial HVAC Coil Cleaner is now available. The water-based solution easily removes dirt, grease, grime, bugs and other particulates from outdoor evaporators and condensers – while being safe for people and the environment. It has already drawn favorable reviews from HVAC professionals. One company testing the product wrote, «The technician who tested the product has done many coil cleanings over the years and said the product was very effective, without the negative side effects (skin burns) he normally has with standard coil cleaning products.» Independent lab tests show the neutral pH product is safe for surrounding items, including roofs, plants, machinery, plastics, and rubberized materials. View the product here.
  • Surge Industrial Aircraft cleaner is available now and gaining popularity. The water -based cleaner degreaser is effective in removing dirt, grease, insects and residue from aircraft exteriors – from the windshield, the body, down to the landing gear. The biodegradable product meets Boeing D6-17487 Rev T; Douglas CSD #1, Type I; AMS 1526C; and Airbus AIMS 09-00-002 specifications. It also performs extremely well for general cleaning applications of large and small parts, and metalworking. View the particulars here.

As a recipient of The Ohio PPE Retooling & Reshoring Grant Program, Premalux will have the ability to manufacture its own line of gel hand sanitizer. The grant allows Premalux to upgrade its facility to allow the mixing and bottling of this and other higher viscosity products. The build out is currently under way with the goal of manufacturing new gel hand sanitizer the second quarter of 2021.

Premalux is expanding services and capabilities within its toll blending, custom manufacturing, and private label offerings through its subsidiary Accublends LLC – a full-service toll blender and contract manufacturer of high-performance aqueous solutions. We are expanding its services to include production of higher viscosity products, wipes, and in-house label printing and more.

Check our Web sites for all available products and services.

For more information, call 330-995-4000 or e-mail info@premalux.com .

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Plastic Oceans International Launches BlueCommunities Initiative

MALIBU, Calif., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Plastic Oceans International announces the launch of BlueCommunities, a global initiative that establishes collaborative partnerships with local communities and organizations, supporting projects that can inspire change worldwide.

With startup…

MALIBU, Calif., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Plastic Oceans International announces the launch of BlueCommunities, a global initiative that establishes collaborative partnerships with local communities and organizations, supporting projects that can inspire change worldwide.

With startup funding provided by Howden Group Holdings, this new initiative launches in six communities: Alappuzah, India; Campeche, Mexico; Chiloe Island, Chile; Detroit, USA; Easter Island (part of Chile); and Durban, South Africa – with Santa Marta, Colombia, and Douala, Cameroon, coming on board around February 1.

«We believe that localized efforts and relationships are the building blocks for creating socioeconomic and environmental change that benefits the entire planet,» said Julie Andersen, CEO of Plastic Oceans International. «Working locally has always been at the core of what we do, but this provides a more focused and effective way of doing so, allowing for a broader impact of the work being done.»

A BlueCommunity is a shared geographic region of any kind or size (village, town, city, province), but one whose local culture and economy are driven by the waterways they inhabit – whether it’s an ocean, sea, lake or river. Plastic Oceans seeks out local partners that already have existing socio-environmental programs that are making a difference with their citizens.

«We don’t look to come in and impose our projects and way of doing things,» said Tod Hardin, Chief Operating Officer of Plastic Oceans International. «Instead, we want to enhance what’s already working. As the old saying goes, don’t try to fix what isn’t broken. For us, it’s instead about learning from our partners and using our global resources and experience to create a larger impact and give these local efforts a worldwide voice.»

In addition to offering mini grants, guidance and various other resources, a major value to BlueCommunities is connecting like-minded organizations. It’s an opportunity to share ideas, support one another, learn from each other and to give local projects a chance to impact communities beyond their own. This was never more evident than in the success of the pilot program in Campeche, Mexico.

Jon Bonfiglio, of partner organization Ninth Wave Global, in Campeche, offered these thoughts: «The joy – and a meaningful joy it is – of Blue Communities is that it reminds us that we are not alone in this. That we have brothers and sisters across the water who have our backs, and that we have theirs; that we are many, that we are strong, and that together we can make a difference.»

Plastic Oceans International has an ambitious goal of onboarding over 250 communities and 1,000 members by the end of 2022, which they believe will be able to impact at least 10,000,000 people around the world. Although membership has no cost, there is an evaluation process for those that wish to join. For more information, please visit PlasticOceans.org/BlueCommunities.

About Plastic Oceans International
A US-based non-profit organization working to end plastic pollution and to foster sustainable communities worldwide. We operate with the belief that we can and must act locally in order to create change globally, and we do so through four program areas: Education, Activism, Advocacy and Science. Projects are carried out by both our global entity and local branches in Canada, Chile, Mexico, Europe and the Great Lakes region of the U.S. Learn more at PlasticOceans.org.

Contact:
Tod Hardin
408-656-3570
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Enters Nepal with New Hotel in Central Kathmandu

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries, continues to expand its global footprint with its entry into Nepal via the newly opened 90-room…

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries, continues to expand its global footprint with its entry into Nepal via the newly opened 90-room Ramada® Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu-Thamel.

Located in the center of Kathmandu, the capital and largest city in Nepal, the newly built hotel opened earlier this week and is part of a vibrant rejuvenation project of the city’s commercial center, close to top attractions and cultural wonders such as the base camp for Mount Everest, the Garden of Dreams, Ason Bazaar at Kathmandu Durbar Square and other popular destinations in the city.

This latest opening builds on Wyndham’s continued commitment to growth for the sub-Indian continent. With more than 50 properties currently in the Indian sub-continent, the opening of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu-Thamel is another welcome footstep towards the Company’s continued expansion plans.

Nikhil Sharma, regional director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts said, «We are thrilled to be expanding Wyndham’s portfolio in this exciting new destination. Nepal is a beautiful country with huge potential and we are pleased to be making our footprint as part of our strategy to further expand our EMEA reach across the Indian sub-continent. With a growing portfolio of more than 50 operational hotels in the region and plans to develop around 30 additional properties across India, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Pakistan by 2025, the debut of the Ramada Encore by Wyndham brand brings us one step closer to our mission of making hotel travel possible for all in the Indian sub-continent and beyond.» 

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu-Thamel features contemporary rooms designed with comfort and accessibility in mind. The hotel offers guests various on-site food and beverage outlets, including the Pateo restaurant and bar, the outdoor El Beso Caro offering scenic views of the city, as well as Chocos N Subs, serving light meals and coffee. Other amenities include a rooftop plunge pool, a spa and salon for rejuvenation and relaxation, as well as a fitness center. The hotel also features a versatile meeting room to accommodate up to 60 conference attendees or 80 banquet guests.

Ramada Encore by Wyndham hotels in the Indian sub-continent and around the world participate in Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s most generous hotel rewards program with more than 30,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals worldwide.

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,000 hotels across approximately 90 countries on six continents. Through its network of 804,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 20 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers 85 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com. 

 

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Great Business Schools Releases National Rankings of Environmental Sustainability Master’s Programs

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Great Business Schools (https://www.greatbusinessschools.org/), a free online guide that takes students from the decision to attend business school all the way to an application and acceptance, has released four 2021 rankings of the…

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Great Business Schools (https://www.greatbusinessschools.org/), a free online guide that takes students from the decision to attend business school all the way to an application and acceptance, has released four 2021 rankings of the best Environmental Management and Sustainability Master’s degree programs in the US:

25 Best Master’s in Environmental & Sustainability Management for 2021
(https://www.greatbusinessschools.org/best-environmental-management-masters/)
15 Best Online Master’s in Environmental & Sustainability Management for 2021
(https://www.greatbusinessschools.org/best-online-environmental-masters-programs/)
10 Fastest Online Master’s in Environmental & Sustainability Management for 2021
(https://www.greatbusinessschools.org/accelerated-environmental-management-masters/)
10 Most Affordable Master’s in Environmental & Sustainability Management for 2021
(https://www.greatbusinessschools.org/affordable-environmental-management-masters/)

The Top 3 Best Environmental and Sustainability Management Programs for 2021 are: 1) Yale University; 2) Columbia University; 3) Georgetown University. The Top 3 Online Environmental and Sustainability Management Programs for 2021 are: 1) Duke University; 2) University of Wisconsin; 3) University of Connecticut.

A complete list of all institutions ranked is included at the end of this release.

Climate change may be controversial in some circles, but that doesn’t change the fact that environmental management and sustainability careers are growing in importance and demand. «Despite rollbacks in regulations and climate change denial, environmental management and sustainability is still one of the key growth industries in the world today,» the editors of Great Business Schools explain; «Earning an Environmental and Sustainability Management Master’s will allow you to work in one of the most interesting and lucrative industries around.» «Environmental management jobs can be found in many different industries,» the editors point out. «Individuals who prefer working with the environment, in general, can find employment in organizations like the Bureau of Land Management, the Environmental Protection Agency, or the Department of Natural Resources,» they explain, while «safety and environmental management professionals are found in manufacturing and construction companies.» Whether private or public sector, there is demand for environmental and sustainability management professionals.

GBS editors are concerned with providing students with information they can really use. The audience for GBS includes traditional high school grads, working adults, and career-changing professionals. That is why Great Business Schools ranks both online and traditional programs. As the editors explain, «The flexibility and convenience of an online degree program make it possible to learn new skills while they are working allowing them to take on more responsibilities and apply for new positions within their company.» By featuring accredited, reputable institutions, GBS ensures that prospective students can trust their choices.

Going to the right school is important for every student. Great Business Schools doesn’t get caught up about which schools are the «best.» They focus on what makes business schools great places for students to learn and grow. Rankings and resources that reflect a wide range of needs and priorities are what set GBS apart.

All Institutions in the Great Business Schools Environmental and Sustainability Management Master’s Rankings (in alphabetical order):

American University
Arizona State University
Bard College
California Polytechnic State University
California State University, Long Beach
Chatham University
Columbia Southern University
Columbia University
DePaul University
Duke University
Duquesne University
Edgewood College
Franklin Pierce University
George Mason University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Humboldt State University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University-Bloomington
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Louisiana State University
The New School
Northern Arizona University
Ohio State University
Oklahoma State University
Penn State World Campus
Portland State University
Prescott College
Samford University
Southern Illinois University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Texas Tech University
Tufts University
Tuskegee University
Unity College
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Colorado Denver
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Findlay
University of Hawaii-Manoa
University of Houston-Clear Lake
University of Illinois-Springfield
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland Global Campus
University of Massachusetts-Boston
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Rhode Island
University of San Francisco
University of Washington – Seattle
University of Wisconsin
Webster University
Western Colorado University
Wilmington University
Yale University

Media Contact:
Marie Benson
Lead Editor, Great Business Schools
288891@email4pr.com 
https://www.greatbusinessschools.org/about/
(336) 629-7903

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GreenPower Motor Announces Current Vehicle Production, Deliveries for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2020 and Doubling School Bus Production

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) («GreenPower»), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered medium and heavy-duty vehicles, today announced its vehicle deliveries for the quarter ended <span…

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) («GreenPower»), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered medium and heavy-duty vehicles, today announced its vehicle deliveries for the quarter ended December 31, 2020:

Vehicle Type

Quarterly Vehicle deliveries

EV Star1

15

EV Star +

1

EV Star Cargo +

1

Total Deliveries

17

1 – Fourteen of the EV Star deliveries in the quarter were recorded as leases

In addition, Greenpower provides an update on the units completed and in production as of December 31, 2020:

Vehicle Type

Completed and in Production

as of December 31, 2020

EV Stars (all models)

68

EV 250 low-floor transit

5

BEAST school buses

20

EV 350 and school bus

2

Total Vehicles

95

Brendan Riley, President of GreenPower commented, «During the most recent quarter we continued to ramp production considerably and that trend is expected to continue as we align with an anticipated increase in deliveries in the late spring and summer of 2021.» Riley continued, «In the fall of 2020, we announced a production run rate of five GreenPower all-electric school buses per month which we are now increasing to 10 on the back of the strong response we are seeing in the sales channel. With regard to our EV Star, we are on track with our previous production guidance with higher volume deliveries expected in the current quarter and accelerating thereafter as the logistical constraints of the pandemic further abate.  In sum, we continue to ramp aggressively and expect substantial increases in both production and deliveries across the school bus, transit, cargo and delivery and cab and chassis markets throughout 2021.»

The vehicle deliveries for the third quarter and production summary as of December 31, 2020 as described herein are preliminary and subject to change. Greenpower’s final deliveries for the quarter, vehicle production, and full financial results and commentary will be included in our third quarter financial statements, MD&A, and earnings release which are scheduled to be issued in February.  

Greenpower’s vehicle deliveries and vehicle production are measures of business performance however they should not be relied on as indicators of Greenpower’s financial results or financial performance for the quarter. Greenpower’s actual financial results will depend on a number of factors other than vehicle deliveries, including but not limited to cost of sales, operating expenses, foreign exchange movements, changes in capital structure and other factors.

About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, a cargo van and a double decker.  GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric buses that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions.  GreenPower integrates global suppliers for key components, such as Siemens or TM4 for the drive motors, Knorr for the brakes, ZF for the axles and Parker for the dash and control systems. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. For further information go to www.greenpowerbus.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, GreenPower’s business and operations and the environment in which it operates, which are based on GreenPower’s operations, estimates, forecasts and projections. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events, and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as «upon», «may», «should», «will», «could», «intend», «estimate», «plan», «anticipate», «expect», «believe» or «continue», or the negative thereof or similar variations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict or are beyond GreenPower’s control.  A number of important factors including those set forth in other public filings (filed under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com) could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Consequently, readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. In addition, these forward-looking statements relate to the date on which they are made. GreenPower disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. © 2021 GreenPower Motor Company Inc. All rights reserved.

 

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Curtis Mathes Solidifies Distributorship for Canadian Cannabis Market

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Curtis Mathes Corporation (OTC: TLED) has solidified a partnership with the PeaceCanna Corporation to be a distributor of Curtis Mathes Grow Lights, Inc.’s (CMGL) Harvester® in the Canadian cannabis and hemp markets. PeaceCanna has been operating since 2018 as an all-encompassing services company with a coast-to-coast distribution network that covers British Columbia through to <span…

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Curtis Mathes Corporation (OTC: TLED) has solidified a partnership with the PeaceCanna Corporation to be a distributor of Curtis Mathes Grow Lights, Inc.’s (CMGL) Harvester® in the Canadian cannabis and hemp markets. PeaceCanna has been operating since 2018 as an all-encompassing services company with a coast-to-coast distribution network that covers British Columbia through to Atlantic Canada.

«This is a tremendous opportunity for Curtis Mathes,» states Robert Manes, President & Chief Operating Officer of Curtis Mathes, «PeaceCanna has established themselves as effective facilitators in the Canadian markets and we believe that their distribution network will respond very favorably to our industry-leading Harvester® lighting system.»

According to Statista, a leader in market and consumer data and reporting, the Canadian cannabis market is on pace to exceed $7 Billion in value by the end of 2021, with cultivation expanding across all 10 provinces. The governing bodies in Canada have also been regarded as leaders in environmental regulation, with numerous jurisdictions requiring energy efficient lighting modalities, such as LEDs, for cannabis cultivation.

«To us, the Harvester® LED grow light represents the intersection of innovation and environmental stewardship,» said Kyle Morley, Co-Founder of PeaceCanna, «We’re always striving to help our clients get the most out of their cultivation facilities while being energy efficient.»

About Curtis Mathes Corporation (OTC: TLED): Curtis Mathes Corporation is focused on research, development, manufacturing, and sales of state-of-the-art Solid-State Lighting (SSL) in various frequency-specific lighting technologies industries. www.curtismathes.com  /  www.cmgrowlights.com / YouTube® Channel

Forward Looking Statements: This press release contains «forward-looking statements» as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the current expectations. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements in the press release should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect Curtis Mathes Corporation’s business and Curtis Mathes Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Medcillary Responds to Congressional COVID-19 Chaos

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Seventy-four-year-old New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman has tested positive for coronavirus, days after being in a protective lockdown with other lawmakers inside the U.S. Capitol. She and others believe they contracted the virus after some members refused masks while sheltering in place and even reportedly mocked those who wore them.

…

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Seventy-four-year-old New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman has tested positive for coronavirus, days after being in a protective lockdown with other lawmakers inside the U.S. Capitol. She and others believe they contracted the virus after some members refused masks while sheltering in place and even reportedly mocked those who wore them.

«The building seen as a physical manifestation of democracy was under siege,» said Jon Boski, CEO of Dallas based healthcare distributorship and consultancy, Medcillary. «We had leaders quibbling about not wanting to wear a mask. If they can’t figure it out for themselves, how can we trust them to figure this out for us?»

Just a week earlier, the 117th Congress kicked off with the same sort of fireworks that punctuated most of the 116th. Before new members were even sworn in, Politico reported «Republican freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s refusal to wear a face mask on the House floor reportedly prompted a screaming match during the swearing in of the 117th Congress.»

Medcillary has sent «care packages» to Greene, Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and second term North Texas Representative Colin Allred. Allred represents the Texas district where Medcillary is headquartered.

«The time for debate and grandstanding is over,» Boski said. «The people of the Unites States of America have been begging for leadership. What we’re getting is a directionless, virus filled vacuum from both parties.»

COVID concerns have rattled both parties. At times the House floor was described as «pure chaos» during the usually tradition-filled first day of a new session – as Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly reminded colleagues to socially distance. Pelosi herself has been the target of criticisms in the past for non-adherence to COVID protocols.

Boski is a COVID crusader. He and Medcillary have donated tens of thousands of masks to schools and inventoried PPE for businesses across the country. The care package, he says, contains masks, face shields and sanitizers, along with a personal message reminding politicians to keep politics out of the pandemic.

About Medcillary

Medcillary is a healthcare consultancy and distributorship helping prepare people for tomorrow, today by identifying innovative products and services that are making medicine better. The company was founded in 2015 and operates in forty-nine states from headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Medcillary can be found on the web at www.medcillary.com.

Contact:  
Bill Mellander
e. bmellander@medcillary.com    
o. 972-925-0914
m. 817-304-6276

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WSSA and Affiliated Science Societies Share Plans for 2021 Virtual Annual Meetings

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and two of its regional affiliates released details on their upcoming virtual annual meetings – each focused on research, innovations and best practices in weed control.

Details are below, listed in chronological order.

  • Southern Weed Science Society (SWSS), January 25-26, 2021

First up will be the SWSS annual meeting,…

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and two of its regional affiliates released details on their upcoming virtual annual meetings – each focused on research, innovations and best practices in weed control.

Details are below, listed in chronological order.

  • Southern Weed Science Society (SWSS), January 25-26, 2021

First up will be the SWSS annual meeting, based on the theme «Moving Obstacles.» The session will kick off on January 25 with a day of virtual talks by student weed scientists. A general session on January 26 will feature speakers from various backgrounds who will share the challenges they’ve faced in their careers, the paths they’ve traveled and the passions that have driven their success. A business meeting and annual awards presentation will wrap up the event. Registration information and further details are available online.

  • Weed Science Society of America, February 15-19, 2021

WSSA’s annual meeting will include an annual awards presentation, oral and poster presentations, a business meeting, and special networking sessions for both graduate students and women in weed science. Five special symposia will be offered, including:

  • Advances in sensor-based weed detection and precision management
  • A history, overview and plan of action on PPO-inhibiting herbicides
  • Beyond the boom – benefits of weed and brush management in grasslands
  • Optimizing invasive aquatic plant management, monitoring and outreach efforts to meet regional needs
  • Sustainable weed management – what is it and how are we doing?

Prerecorded presentations will be followed by live question and answer sessions. Further details and conference registration are available online.

  • Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS), March 1-4, 2021

WSWS will host a joint meeting with the Western Aquatic Plant Management Society. Three symposia are planned for the joint event:

  • Updates from weed biocontrol: an unsung component of integrated weed management on land and in water
  • Annual invasive grass management
  • Are herbicide-resistant crops the solution to herbicide-resistant weeds?

The meeting will maintain popular components of previous face-to-face gatherings, including student contest presentations, student night out, an opening reception, awards presentations, a general business meeting and networking opportunities. Further details will be posted online as they become available.

About the Weed Science Society of America

The Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit scientific society, was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The Society promotes research, education and extension outreach activities related to weeds, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems, and promotes cooperation among weed science organizations across the nation and around the world. For more information, visit http://www.wssa.net.

Media Contact

Lee Van Wychen, National & Regional Weed Science Societies, 202-746-4686, lee.vanwychen@wssa.net

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Defense Metals Corp. and SRC Investigate XRT Ammenability of Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Mineralization

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Defense Metals Corp. («Defense Metals» or the «Company«) (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce that it has commissioned the Saskatchewan Research Council («SRC«) to complete an X-Ray Transmission («XRT«) sorting amenability study with respect to mineralized feed sourced from its 1,708 hectare (4,220 acre) Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) Property («Wicheeda«) located close to existing…

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Defense Metals Corp. («Defense Metals» or the «Company«) (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce that it has commissioned the Saskatchewan Research Council («SRC«) to complete an X-Ray Transmission («XRT«) sorting amenability study with respect to mineralized feed sourced from its 1,708 hectare (4,220 acre) Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) Property («Wicheeda«) located close to existing infrastructure near Prince George, British Columbia (BC).

Defense Metals and SRC have been awarded National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) funding, a Government of Canada funded program mandated to provide financial support for technology innovation. Funding awarded under the NRC IRAP will cover approximately 70% of the estimated cost of the XRT amenability study test-work.

The Wicheeda project has indicated mineral resources of 4,890,000 tonnes averaging 3.02% LREO (Light Rare Earth Elements) and inferred mineral resources of 12,100,000 tonnes averaging 2.90% LREO1. Flotation pilot-plant processing of a 26-tonne bulk sample of Wicheeda REE material yielded a mineral concentrate averaging 7.4% NdPr oxide (neodymium-praseodymium) critical magnet metals2.

The objective of the SRC amenability study is to investigate XRT sorting for the purpose of upgrading Wicheeda REE mineralization prior to downstream processing.  Sensor based sorting has several advantages when applied to REE mining projects in that beneficiation occurs without water and with reduced grinding requirements. The investigation will assess how much gangue can be removed from the head feed. The investigation will then carry out an iterative study of different sorting sizes to process in the XRT sorter assessing both the grade of the upgraded concentrate and the grade of the waste for economic studies whereby the optimum operational parameters can be determined. 

XRT sorting has the potential to realize several significant project benefits including:

  • Relatively low-cost gangue (unmineralized waste) removal and volume reduction at the front-end of the Wicheeda REE processing stream;
  • Potential to have a significant positive benefit on downstream flotation and hydrometallurgical processes via reduced water, heating, and reagent consumption costs; and
  • Depending on the success of the test-work these reductions may contribute to overall lower size / throughput and capital cost of potential future commercial REE concentration and refining facilities at Wicheeda.

Craig Taylor, CEO comments:

«Defense Metals looks forward to investigating the potential of low-cost front-end upgrading of Wicheeda REE mineralization via XRT sorting. We have already demonstrated the ability to produce a greater than 50% REO concentrate during flotation pilot plant test-work and we hope unlocking the benefits of XRT sorting will yield downstream processing benefits of increased head grade, flotation concentrate, and hydrometallurgical feed streams».

Details of XRT Study Methodology

X-ray Transmission (XRT) Analysis:

The XRT investigation requires the selection of large samples containing both gangue and REE mineralization for analysis. The samples are analysed using:

  • Dual energy X-ray transmission measurements (DE-CT), and
  • QEMSCAN for calibration and mineral identification and modal mineralogy.

Photographs of the polished QEMSCAN samples are used to verify the atomic differences measured by DE-CT. The modal mineralogy is used to determine REE grades.

Image Analysis:

The DE-CT images are analyzed using different sized grids to determine how much gangue can be removed for a range of particle sizes. This process determines the upgrading possibilities for different sorting sizes, the grade of the concentrate and the grade of the waste. 

Wicheeda REE Project

The Wicheeda REE project has indicated mineral resources of 4,890,000 tonnes averaging 3.02% LREO (Light Rare Earth Elements) and inferred mineral resources of 12,100,000 tonnes averaging 2.90% LREO3.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release as it relates to the Wicheeda REE Property has been reviewed and approved by Kristopher J. Raffle, P.Geo. (BC) Principal and Consultant of APEX Geoscience Ltd. of Edmonton, AB, a director of Defense Metals and a «Qualified Person» as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. 

About Defense Metals Corp.

Defense Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition of mineral deposits containing metals and elements commonly used in the electric power market, military, national security and the production of «GREEN» energy technologies, such as, high strength alloys and rare earth magnets. Defense Metals has an option to acquire 100% of the 1,708 hectare Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Defense Metals Corp. trades in Canada under the symbol «DEFN» on the TSX Venture Exchange, in the United States, under «DFMTF» on the OTCQB and in Germany on the Frankfurt Exchange under «35D».

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

This news release contains «forward–looking information or statements» within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which may include, without limitation, statements relating to the Company’s plans for its Wicheeda project, XRT study and the expected benefits and results therefrom, the technical, financial and business prospects of the Company, its project and other matters. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the price of rare earth elements, the ability to achieve its goals, that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms. Such forward-looking information reflects the Company’s views with respect to future events and is subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions, adverse weather conditions, failure to maintain or obtain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to maintain community acceptance (including First Nations), decrease in the price of rare earth elements, the impact of Covid-19 or other viruses and diseases on the Company’s ability to operate increase in costs, litigation, and failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations. The Company does not undertake to update forward–looking statements or forward–looking information, except as required by law.

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  1. Technical Report on the Wicheeda Property, British Columbia, effective June 27, 2020 and prepared by APEX Geoscience Ltd. (Steven J. Nicholls, B.A. Sc., MAIG and Kristopher J. Raffle, B.Sc., P.Geo) is available under Defense Metals Corp.’s profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com)
  2. See Defense Metals News Release date September 23, 2020
  3. Technical Report on the Wicheeda Property, British Columbia, effective June 27, 2020 and prepared by APEX Geoscience Ltd. (Steven J. Nicholls, B.A. Sc., MAIG and Kristopher J. Raffle, B.Sc., P.Geo) is available under Defense Metals Corp.’s profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com)

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ElectrifAi anuncia la ampliación de su oferta de modelos de aprendizaje automático para Amazon SageMaker

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JERSEY CITY, Nueva Jersey, 13 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/- – ElectrifAi, una de las empresas líderes del mundo en modelos prácticos de inteligencia artificial (IA) y aprendizaje automático (ML) de modelos preconstruidos, anunció hoy la ampliación de su oferta de ML de modelos preconstruidos y preestructurados para Amazon SageMaker, que incluye modelos disponibles de las colecciones Computer Vision e…

Soluciones empresariales de aprendizaje automático rápidas y confiables

JERSEY CITY, Nueva Jersey, 13 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/- – ElectrifAi, una de las empresas líderes del mundo en modelos prácticos de inteligencia artificial (IA) y aprendizaje automático (ML) de modelos preconstruidos, anunció hoy la ampliación de su oferta de ML de modelos preconstruidos y preestructurados para Amazon SageMaker, que incluye modelos disponibles de las colecciones Computer Vision e Image Analytics. Amazon SageMaker es un servicio de ML de Amazon Web Services (AWS) que ayuda a los científicos y desarrolladores de datos a preparar, desarrollar, capacitar e implementar rápidamente modelos de ML de alta calidad al reunir una amplia gama de capacidades diseñadas específicamente para ML.

ElectrifAi ya ha publicado 58 modelos de aprendizaje automático. 

La nueva serie de modelos Computer Vision puede funcionar en cámaras, lo que hace posible nuevos tipos de aplicaciones, y resuelve desafíos nuevos. Por ejemplo, las cámaras montadas en drones pueden utilizarse para rastrear personas, vehículos y animales, incluso cuando la cámara y el objeto de interés se mueven rápidamente. También se pueden agregar capacidades de análisis de audio para perfeccionar la solución general.

Ejemplos de casos de uso de Computer Vision de ElectrifAi:

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Ejemplos de casos de uso de Image Analytics de ElectrifAi:

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«Computer Vision a la vanguardia está cambiando las reglas del juego de la IA. Nos entusiasma ver cómo estos nuevos modelos harán que rápidamente surjan aplicaciones nuevas», afirmó Jim McGowan, vicepresidente sénior de Socios de la nube y director de Producto de ElectrifAi. «Estos modelos ocultan toda la complejidad detrás de una interfaz directa, simplificando el proceso de construir todo tipo de herramientas nuevas».

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Acerca de ElectrifAi
ElectrifAi es líder mundial en el desarrollo de modelos de aprendizaje automático listos para empresas. La misión de ElectrifAi es ayudar a que las empresas cambien la forma en que trabajan a través del aprendizaje automático: impulsando la reducción de costos y la mejora de los beneficios y del rendimiento. Fundada en 2004, ElectrifAi ostenta un experimentado liderazgo en la industria, un equipo global de expertos en el campo y una reconocida trayectoria en la transformación de datos estructurados y no estructurados a escala. Una gran biblioteca de productos basados en la inteligencia artificial cubre funciones empresariales, sistemas de datos y equipos para obtener resultados superiores en tiempo récord. ElectrifAi cuenta con unos 200 expertos en ciencia de datos, ingenieros de software y empleados con una reconocida trayectoria de manejo de más de 2000 implementaciones para el cliente, principalmente para empresas incluidas en la lista Fortune 500. La misión de ElectrifAi gira en torno a su compromiso de hacer que la inteligencia artificial y el aprendizaje automático sean más comprensibles, prácticos y rentables para los negocios e industrias de todo el mundo. ElectrifAi tiene su oficina central en Jersey City, con sucursales en Shanghái y Nueva Delhi. 

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