Aleph Farms and The Technion Reveal World’s First Cultivated Ribeye Steak

REHOVOT, Israel , Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Aleph Farms Ltd. (the Company) and its research partner at the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, have successfully…

REHOVOT, Israel , Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Aleph Farms Ltd. (the Company) and its research partner at the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, have successfully cultivated the world’s first slaughter-free ribeye steak, using three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology and natural building blocks of meat – real cow cells, without genetic engineering and immortalization. With this proprietary technology developed just two short years after it unveiled the world’s first cultivated thin-cut steak in 2018 which did not utilize 3D bioprinting, the Company now has the ability to produce any type of steak and plans to expand its portfolio of quality meat products.

Unlike 3D printing technology, Aleph Farms’ 3D bioprinting technology is the printing of actual living cells that are then incubated to grow, differentiate, and interact, in order to acquire the texture and qualities of a real steak. A proprietary system, similar to the vascularization that occurs naturally in tissues, enables the perfusion of nutrients across the thicker tissue and grants the steak with the similar shape and structure of its native form as found in livestock before and during cooking.

«This breakthrough reflects an artistic expression of the scientific expertise of our team,» enthuses Didier Toubia, Co-Founder and CEO of Aleph Farms. «I am blessed to work with some of the greatest people in this industry. We recognize some consumers will crave thicker and fattier cuts of meat. This accomplishment represents our commitment to meeting our consumer’s unique preferences and taste buds, and we will continue to progressively diversify our offerings,» adds Toubia. «Additional meat designs will drive a larger impact in the mid and long term. This milestone for me marks a major leap in fulfilling our vision of leading a global food system transition toward a more sustainable, equitable and secure world.»

The cultivated ribeye steak is a thicker cut than the company’s first product – a thin-cut steak. It incorporates muscle and fat similar to its slaughtered counterpart and boasts the same organoleptic attributes of a delicious tender, juicy ribeye steak you’d buy from the butcher. «With the realization of this milestone, we have broken the barriers to introducing new levels of variety into the cultivated meat cuts we can now produce. As we look into the future of 3D bioprinting, the opportunities are endless,» says Technion Professor Shulamit Levenberg, Aleph’s Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Advisor and a major brainpower behind the company’s IP. Levenberg is considered a global leader in tissue engineering and has amassed over two decades of research in the field at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in the United States and at the Technion, in Israel. Levenberg is also the former Dean of the Biomedical Engineering Faculty at the Technion. 

Aleph Farms’ zealous plans to diversify its offering align with its mission to create a global platform for local production, leveraging a highly scalable technology to create culinary experiences that can be adapted for the different food cultures around the world.

About the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering:

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, consistently ranked among the world’s top science and technology research universities, is Israel’s first university. Since its founding in 1912, the institute has educated generations of engineers, architects, and scientists who have played a key role in laying the State of Israel’s infrastructure and establishing its crucial high-tech industries.

The Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the Technion offers undergraduate and graduate programs for students interested in integrating research, development and engineering methods in all areas of medicine. The Faculty’s state-of-the-art research labs enable the acquisition of skills and practical experience in diverse fields which are at the forefront of contemporary science.

About Aleph Farms:

Aleph Farms is a food company that is paving a new way forward as a leader of the global sustainable food ecosystem, working passionately to grow delicious beef steaks from non-genetically engineered cells, isolated from a cow, using a fraction of the resources required for raising an entire animal for meat, without antibiotics and without the use of Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS).  Aleph Farms was co-founded with The Kitchen Hub of the Strauss Group and with Professor Shulamit Levenberg, former Dean of the Biomedical Engineering faculty of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Aleph Farms is backed by some of the world’s most innovative food producers, such as Cargill, Migros, and the Strauss Group.

The company has recently received top accolades for its contribution to the global sustainability movement from the World Economic Forum, UNESCO, Netexplo Forum, FAO and EIT Food.

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Trillium Gold Receives Gold Centre Drill Permit and Plans to Test Continuity with Campbell-Red Lake Mine

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Trillium Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: TGM) (OTCQB: TGLDF) (FRA: 0702) («Trillium Gold» or the «Company») is pleased to announce that it has received a drill permit for the Gold Centre property, located immediately adjacent to, and along strike of Evolution Mining’s Campbell-Red Lake Mine («Red Lake Operations»). 

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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Trillium Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: TGM) (OTCQB: TGLDF) (FRA: 0702) («Trillium Gold» or the «Company») is pleased to announce that it has received a drill permit for the Gold Centre property, located immediately adjacent to, and along strike of Evolution Mining’s Campbell-Red Lake Mine («Red Lake Operations»). 

The announcement of the agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Gold Centre property announced earlier in August 2020 has ideally positioned Trillium Gold in the heart of the highest-grade gold camp in North America which has produced more than 29.5 million ounces of gold at an average grade of more than 0.5 ounce of gold (or more than 15 grams per tonne of gold) over the past 91 years. Trillium Gold has planned a combination of new holes to target the shallower sulphide-style mineralization, similar to that of the Far East Zone at the Red Lake Operations, as well as deeper drilling holes designed to target both high grade and sulphide mineralization.  Closing of the acquisition is expected to occur this month.

Previous drilling at Gold Centre by Rupert Resources intersected Balmer volcanic rocks; favorable Balmer mafic metavolcanics hosting several gold deposits at the adjacent Red Lake Operations were identified in drill core and on surface following 2013 geological mapping and drill programs.

The discovery of the Far East Zone by Goldcorp provided further support that the southeast plunging Red Lake trend potentially extends through the Gold Centre property at depth. Underground infrastructure at the adjacent Red Lake Operations comes to within 350 metres of the Gold Centre property boundary.

Bill Paterson, Head of Exploration for Trillium Gold added, «With favourable Balmer volcanics having been intersected at depth on the Gold Centre property, similar to the adjacent two mines that have produced more than 24 million ounces at an average grade of 15 g/t Au to date, the potential for extensions of both high grade and sulphide mineralization makes Gold Centre a high priority target.»

Russell Starr, CEO of Trillium Gold commented, «You could say that this drill program represents a once in a lifetime opportunity. We have an underexplored property located just 350 metres away from one of the biggest gold orebodies, not just in Canada but the world.  The Gold Centre property exhibits the pedigree to become a world-class asset and generate substantial value to Trillium Gold’s market capitalization and shareholder base.  Few companies have the catalysts in place to reward shareholders; current drilling at Newman Todd located 18 km from Evolution Mining’s milling operations, and the contiguous high grade veins that appear to be structurally connecting our Rivard property to the Newman Todd, and now the ability to drill the continuation of a world-class mine.» 

Figure 1. Location of Trillium Gold’s Gold Centre property 350 metres from Evolution Mining’s Red Lake Operations (CNW Group/Trillium Gold Mines Inc.)

Following the geophysical IP survey in 2013, nine anomalous trends have been interpreted on the Gold Centre property, three of which are identified on the North Grid as being strong to very strong. Two are indicative of a sulphide mineralization source potentially associated with complexly folded/faulted contact between the Huston conglomerate and Balmer mafic metavolcanic rocks. An additional similarly anomalous trend has been identified on the South Grid.

The technical information presented in this news release has been reviewed and approved by William Paterson, P.Geo, Vice President of Exploration of Trillium Gold Mines and Qualified Person¸as defined by NI 43-101.

Visit our website at www.trilliumgold.com.  

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Trillium Gold Mines Inc.

Russell Starr
President, CEO and Director

About Trillium Gold Mines Inc.
Trillium Gold Mines Inc. is a growth focused British Columbia based company engaged in the business of acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties located in the Red Lake Mining District of Northern Ontario. The Company recently extended its holdings in the Confederation Lake and Birch-Uchi greenstone belts, as well as in highly prospective properties in Larder Lake, Ontario and the Matagami and Chibougamou areas of Quebec.

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This news release contains forward-looking information, which involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to differ materially from current expectation. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Exro Strengthens Partnership with SEA Electric to Accelerate Development of Exro’s Battery Control System

  • SEA Electric to provide Exro with electric delivery vehicles to showcase Exro’s Battery Control System (BCS) in second-life storage applications
  • Strengthened collaboration will expand on the Coil Driver commercialization in SEA Electric’s Class 6 to Class 8 trucks
  • This strategic investment will significantly accelerate development of the BCS and its impact to the world’s energy consumption

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Exro Technologies Inc….

  • SEA Electric to provide Exro with electric delivery vehicles to showcase Exro’s Battery Control System (BCS) in second-life storage applications
  • Strengthened collaboration will expand on the Coil Driver commercialization in SEA Electric’s Class 6 to Class 8 trucks
  • This strategic investment will significantly accelerate development of the BCS and its impact to the world’s energy consumption

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Exro Technologies Inc. (TSXV: EXRO) (OTC: EXROF) (the «Company» or «Exro»), a leading clean technology company which has developed a new class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its strategic partnership with SEA Electric Pty Ltd. («SEA Electric» or «SEA») to accelerate development of Exro’s Battery Control System («BCS»).

SEA Electric is widely recognized as a market leader in the electrification of commercial vehicles with operations in five countries and over one million miles of independent Original Equipment Manufacturer («OEM») tested and in-service operation. SEA Electric is currently partnered with commercial vehicle OEM’s, dealers, and upfitters to deliver a new range of zero-emissions trucks and is on schedule to deliver more than 1,000 electric vehicles this year and is forecasted to have more than 15,000 vehicles on the road by the end of 2023.

The expanded strategic collaboration agreement (the «agreement» or «collaboration») includes SEA Electric providing Exro with two electric delivery vans to showcase Exro’s Battery Control System and facilitate second-life battery storage by the second half of 2021. With a focus on utilizing electric truck batteries for energy storage applications, Exro and SEA will co-develop the BCS for operational validation.

The agreement expands on the initial scope to commercialize the Exro Coil Driver in SEA’s electric trucks to now include a Class 8 electric truck for the Canadian market and volume production targets of 400 trucks minimum by the second-year post validation. The Company and SEA Electric will co-demonstrate the Exro-enhanced electric fleet trucks in the North American market by the second half of 2021.

This widened collaboration will significantly accelerate development of Exro’s Battery Control System and identify a key end of first-life battery source. It will also highlight a true example of the circular economy and how Exro can impact sustainability and energy consumption by extending batteries to a second life.

«Exro’s technology will continue to open new opportunities with applications that have cost-prohibitive components on the market today», said Tony Fairweather, Chief Executive Officer of SEA Electric. «We are excited to expand our partnership with Exro and help to optimize the utilization of batteries in a second-life application.»

«This is a big deal for Exro, a major catalyst for Exro toward our vision of becoming a leader in power electronics for mobility and energy management», said Sue Ozdemir, Chief Executive Officer of Exro. «I am very pleased to be expanding our partnership with SEA Electric to further demonstrate the synergy our technology has from commercial trucks to energy storage.»

As part of the agreement, Exro will invest US $5 million into SEA Electric by subscribing for 124,380 Series A Preferred Shares (the «Shares») at a price of US $40.1995 per Share. The Shares are convertible into common shares of SEA at the option of Exro and automatically covert to common shares under certain conditions, including SEA completing a going public transaction. The Shares have certain preferences for their holders in relation to dividends and on a winding up of SEA but are otherwise identical to common shares of SEA. Dividends on the Shares will be paid at the discretion of SEA’s board of directors, but in any event prior to any dividends being paid to common shareholders.

About Exro Technologies Inc.

Exro is a clean technology company pioneering intelligent control solutions in power electronics to help solve the most challenging problems in electrification. Exro has developed a new class of control technology that expands the capabilities of electric motors, generators, and batteries. Exro enables the application to achieve more with less energy consumed.

Exro’s advanced motor control technology, the Coil Driver, expands the capabilities of powertrains by enabling two separate torque profiles within a given motor. A major advancement in the sector, dynamic motor configuration enables efficiency optimization for each operating mode resulting in reduction of energy consumption. The controller automatically selects the appropriate configuration in real time so that power and efficiency are intelligently optimized.

For more information visit our website at www.exro.com.

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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sue Ozdemir, Chief Executive Officer

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PASA and International Alliance of Conservationists Rescue Trafficked Monkeys

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — An international group of primatologists led by the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) and including support from <a target="_blank"…

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — An international group of primatologists led by the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) and including support from San Diego Zoo Global, the Columbus Zoo and GaiaZOO are providing a new home for 20 monkeys that were confiscated from wildlife traffickers. The monkeys all appear to be young and suffering from malnourishment and stress, and represent several species native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The confiscation is one of the largest seen in recent years, and reflects the crisis in criminal trafficking hitting Africa’s native wildlife.

«This is the largest rescue in our 20 year history,» said Gregg Tully, Executive Director of PASA. «The monkeys were poached in DRC and then driven along a known route for traffickers. We’re grateful that authorities in Zimbabwe confiscated the animals. Otherwise, they would be sent to China or a tourist attraction, with no possibility of being reintroduced to the wild.»

Since the monkeys were confiscated in September of 2020, PASA’s goal has been to return the young primates to their native country where they can be placed in an accredited sanctuary. The group collaborated with the leaders of Jeunes Animaux Confisques au Katanga (J.A.C.K.), a PASA-accredited sanctuary in Lubumbashi, DRC, that has experience caring for and rehabilitating chimpanzees. The animals have now arrived at the sanctuary and are busy exploring their new enclosures, a step up from the small cages they were kept in while in captivity. The long-term goal is to re-wild these individuals which include L’Hoest’s monkeys, putty-nosed monkeys, golden bellied mangabeys, and blue monkeys. The monkeys are being given appropriate medical care at J.A.C.K., and assessed for their readiness to return to the wild. To accommodate such a large group at one time, the team determined that new facilities needed to be constructed.

«We’ve created state-of-the-art enclosures for these monkeys,» said Franck Chantereau, president and founder of J.A.C.K. «Thanks to the funding we received, we were able to move quickly and we’re excited about these new facilities, but we aren’t taking anything for granted. Too many lives are on the line.»

San Diego Zoo Global, the Columbus Zoo, the Olsen Animal Trust, GaiaZOO and other partners responded to the immediate need by providing funding for the enclosures and ongoing care of the group of youngsters.

«Our organization is very involved in the effort to stem the tide of wildlife trafficking,» said Dean Gibson, Curator of Primates, San Diego Zoo Global. «We regularly provide refuge for wildlife that have been confiscated in the United States. Although it has been a difficult year for our organization due to COVID closures when I alerted our leadership to the plight of these young monkeys they thought it was important for us to contribute to their rescue.»

San Diego Zoo Global supports work with communities in Cameroon’s Ebo forest with efforts to both protect primates and their forest.

«We have been working with local communities in Cameroon for years to promote forest health and protect the gorilla and chimpanzee populations that call the Ebo forest home» said Megan Owen, Ph.D., Corporate Director of Wildlife Conservation Science, San Diego Zoo Global. «Understanding that we need to restore species and protect ecosystems in order to have a healthy world is important to us.»

About PASA
Created in 2000, the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) is the largest association of wildlife centers and sanctuaries in Africa, with 23 organizations in 13 countries. Each Alliance member is securing the future for Africa’s primates by rescuing and caring for orphaned and abused apes and monkeys, protecting endangered primates from extinction, working to stop the hunting of endangered species and the cruel primate pet trade, educating the public, and empowering communities. PASA International unifies the Alliance and advocates for them on an international scale, provides vital support, and works closely with them to raise awareness globally about threats to wildlife. https://pasa.org

About San Diego Zoo Global
As a leader in conservation, the work of San Diego Zoo Global includes on-site wildlife conservation efforts (representing both plants and animals) at the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, as well as international field programs on six continents. The work of these entities is made accessible to over 1 billion people annually, reaching 150 countries via social media, our websites and the San Diego Zoo Kids network, in children’s hospitals in 12 countries. The work of San Diego Zoo Global is made possible with support from our incredible donors committed to saving species from the brink of extinction.

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Hirschbach deploys 1,100 TRANSTEX® EDGE ELITE AERO™ SYSTEMS to make its new refrigerated trailers one of the most fuel-efficient in the industry

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Hirschbach Motor Lines, one of the nation’s most respected and forward-thinking refrigerated carriers, announced today a new partnership with TRANSTEX, a pioneer manufacturer of elite fuel-saving aerodynamic solutions for full trailer coverage.

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DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Hirschbach Motor Lines, one of the nation’s most respected and forward-thinking refrigerated carriers, announced today a new partnership with TRANSTEX, a pioneer manufacturer of elite fuel-saving aerodynamic solutions for full trailer coverage.

As part of its mission to reduce its carbon footprint and leverage technology across their fleet, Hirschbach will deploy 1,100 EDGE ELITE AERO™ SYSTEMS across the country. TRANSTEX’s EDGE ELITE AERO™ SYSTEM is a three-piece trailer solution that improves fuel efficiency by 10.49%, or 12.09 gallons per 1,000 miles driven. Fleets can save $2,877 per trailer and get a 6-month ROI.

«Hirschbach is committed to modifying its carbon footprint for future generations. As good stewards, it is our commitment to improve fuel efficiency across our operations. Through analytical testing and in-house ROI calculations based on engineering data we evaluate the equipment deployed in our fleet,» says Nick Forte, Vice President of Maintenance at Hirschbach. «Recent track testing by TRANSTEX demonstrated the highest fuel-savings results for a trailer aerodynamic kit. The overall fuel performance of the EDGE ELITE AERO™ SYSTEM was substantial. A major concern for refrigerated carriers looking to implement rear-end aerodynamic devices is the soft seal around loading docks. Other devices interfere with the seal and cause compliance and food safety issues. The system’s simple design and no moving parts does not obstruct the seal.  Combined with the flexibility of the T-FLEX Blue Bracket, the system’s longevity was also a key factor in our decision to partner with TRANSTEX. This is a technology that can be championed by our drivers.»

Hirschbach currently operates 1,800 Class 8 trucks and 3,500 trailers and expects to continue its growth plans through the purchase of an additional 500 power units and 1,200 trailers in 2021.

TRANSTEX has always worked closely with its customers. «Hirschbach is known for their high quality of service and their strength in adopting the latest technology to optimize their operations.» says Mathieu Boivin, CEO and President of TRANSTEX, «This partnership offers strong support for our business, as it validates our continual investment in R&D by providing fleets with advanced value-added solutions. We look forward to contributing to Hirschbach’s Green Fleet Strategy and helping shape the future of transportation aerodynamics.»

To find out more on the EDGE ELITE AERO™ SYSTEM, please visit https://transtex-llc.com/edge-elite-aero-system/.

About Hirschbach Motor Lines
Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines is an industry leading transportation carrier. Hirschbach offers experienced, refrigerated truckload services to all 48 states. In addition, Hirschbach offers clients a complete range of dedicated transportation solutions and a wide range of innovative specialized services. The business continues to grow. The company now has a fleet of 2000+ trucks and 3,500+ trailers, multiple terminal locations, and continues to expand into new service areas. For more information, visit www.hirschbach.com.

About TRANSTEX
TRANSTEX develops and manufactures leading-edge trailer aerodynamic solutions that offer fleets the ability to significantly reduce fuel consumption. A pioneer manufacturer of aerodynamic products, TRANSTEX delivers innovative offerings that improve customers’ bottom line that lead the industry in performance, reliability, and value. Operating in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, TRANSTEX has been serving the industry in North America for over fifteen years and is based in Indiana, USA. For additional information, please visit http://www.transtex-llc.com.

Media Contact
Kristy Pealow
Marketing Director, TRANSTEX
1-877-332-3519 ext. 135
kpealow@transtex-llc.com

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The Zogby Poll®

UTICA, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

Job performance

Overall, Governor Andrew…

UTICA, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

Job performance

Overall, Governor Andrew Cuomo’s job performance remained solid, with 55% saying his job as governor was positive (excellent and good combined) and 45% saying it was negative (fair and poor combined). Less than a quarter of surveyed likely voters rated his job performance as «excellent» and a third said his job performance was «good.»

Regionally, the numbers were slightly different. In Upstate New York, Cuomo’s job performance was 46% positive and 54% negative. His numbers were much better in Downstate (55% positive and 45% negative) and NYC (65% positive and 34% negative). Governor Cuomo received some of his highest marks from large city voters (71% positive and 29% negative) and African Americans (70% positive and 29% negative).

Not surprisingly, among the New York politicians surveyed, Governor Cuomo had the best favorability rating (61% favorable/37% unfavorable).

2022 Gubernatorial Race

Nearly half (47%) of voters said it was time for someone new, compared to 41% who said Cuomo deserves re-election and 12% who were not sure.

A majority (51% re-elected/37% someone new) of large city voters thought Cuomo should be re-elected, while majorities of suburban (39% re-elected/51% someone new) and rural voters (26% re-elected/65% someone new) thought it was time for a new leader to step-up. Suburban women (39% re-elected/46% someone new) in particular were somewhat fed-up and wanted someone new.

When we matched Andrew Cuomo against current Attorney General and rising star, Letitia James, Cuomo easily won, 65% to 22%, while, 13% were not sure. His numbers were almost identical against Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY 14). in a hypothetical Democratic party showdown, Cuomo led the firebrand Millennial 67% to 24%, while 9% were not sure. While Ocasio-Cortez did not fair well against Cuomo, she did beat the three term governor among the youngest voters—aged 18-29 (Cortez led 47% to 43%, 10% not sure) and aged 18-24 (Cortez led 53% to 43%, 4% not sure).

The hypothetical candidate who polled the best against Governor Cuomo was Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY 22). In a hypothetical match-up, Cuomo received 49% of the vote compared to 37% who supported Stefanik, while 14% were not sure.

While Cuomo is easily beating Stefanik, the three time governor did show areas of vulnerability. Stefanik performed the best with Upstate New York voters, where she beat Andrew Cuomo 46% to 43%. She also performed well with white voters (Cuomo led 45% to 42%), men (Cuomo led 47% to 42%) and voters that were married (Both tied at 44%).

Nursing Home Controversy

With the recent bombshell report released by the New York Attorney General’s Office on the nursing home crisis during the pandemic, voters are now blaming Andrew Cuomo for the thousands of deaths that occurred in nursing homes because of decisions made by the Cuomo administration, especially the directive to have nursing homes re-admit sick patients who tested positive for Covid-19. When we asked voters if they thought Governor Cuomo was responsible for the thousands of deaths in nursing homes statewide, half said it was Cuomo’s fault, and only a third did not agree; one fifth were not sure.

Among the demographics surveyed, voters in NYC (52% Cuomo/32% not Cuomo) were slightly more likely to blame Governor Andrew Cuomo than voters in Upstate (49% Cuomo/33% not Cuomo) and the suburbs (45% Cuomo/29% not Cuomo). Men (55% Cuomo/32% not Cuomo) blamed Cuomo much more than women (42% Cuomo/31% not Cuomo). While Democrats (39% Cuomo/38% not Cuomo) were split, Republicans (69% Cuomo/24% not Cuomo) and Independents (42% Cuomo/31% not Cuomo) both blamed Cuomo, albeit at different levels of intensity. African Americans (19% Cuomo/50% not Cuomo) were the least likely to blame Cuomo, but white voters felt the opposite and put the blame on Cuomo for thousands of deaths in nursing homes statewide.

 

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Styrenics Circular Solutions shows with further challenge test success that polystyrene can be mechanically recycled for food contact

BRUSSELS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenic polymers, has again successfully demonstrated that polystyrene is excellently mechanically recyclable to food contact standards. SCS performed further so-called challenge tests with a second super-cleaning technology, which also proved to be highly efficient in removing…

BRUSSELS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenic polymers, has again successfully demonstrated that polystyrene is excellently mechanically recyclable to food contact standards. SCS performed further so-called challenge tests with a second super-cleaning technology, which also proved to be highly efficient in removing impurities originating from waste streams. These results will drive the application for an opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on the use of recycled polystyrene (rPS) as food contact material.

With the aim to consistently achieve the very high purity levels of the polystyrene recyclate needed for food contact materials, the super-cleaning technology of NGR, an Austria-based leading plastic recycling machine manufacturer, was used during the mechanical recycling process. The challenge test revealed the outstanding cleaning efficiency of the technology used, leading to first-rate purity levels of the rPS. This result is supported by the intrinsic properties of polystyrene as a low diffusion polymer, which prevent any waste impurities from entering into or migrating through the polymer matrix. These challenge tests follow on the first success with the super-cleaning technology of Gneuss1.

Frank Eisentraeger, Product Director PS EMEA, INEOS Styrolution and member of SCS working group Waste Feedstock says: «This second challenge test completely supports the findings of the first test. The NGR trials confirm that polystyrene is the best recyclable polymer for dairy food contact applications and meat and fish trays. These excellent results show once again that mechanical recycling of polystyrene delivers the required high purity levels needed by converters, brand-owners and retailers for direct food contact. Furthermore, they deliver a truly circular polymer that provides the utmost flexibility to go back into the original food contact applications and that does not degrade, neither in mechanical recycling nor in Form Fill and Seal.»

Jens Kathmann, Secretary General SCS, comments, «The whole value chain will welcome the news that we have widened the range of cleaning technologies successfully delivering food grade mechanically recycled polystyrene. We now have an industrial blueprint of a flexible mechanical recycling plant with different technology options for investors and are excited to file two separate applications for EU authorisation of rPS as food contact material. We are looking forward to an acceleration of industrial initiatives, especially with the knowledge that mechanically recycled polystyrene has an outstanding environmental footprint, as confirmed by our initial LCA results, while maintaining polystyrene’s much valued application and processing benefits2

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1 See also: 20201014_SCS_demonstrates-food-contact-suitability-of-PS-mechanical-recycling-.pdf (styrenics-circular-solutions.com)

2 View also: Coexpan and Intraplás confirm recycled polystyrene as a drop-in solution for virgin polystyrene in their existing facilities – Videos Styrenics Circular Solutions 

About Styrenics Circular Solutions

Styrenics Circular Solutions is the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenics. The initiative engages the entire value chain in the development and industrialisation of new recycling technologies and solutions. It aims to strengthen the sustainability of styrenic products while improving resource efficiency within the Circular Economy.

For more information visit www.styrenics-circular-solutions.com 

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CHESSA Congratulates Judges Hudson & Navarro on their Confirmation to the SCC

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association (formerly MDV-SEIA) congratulates Judges Jehmal T. Hudson and Angela Navarro as the General Assembly voted last night to confirm their appointments as the new Commissioners of the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

«Judge Hudson and Judge Navarro have the opportunity to facilitate Virginia’s

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association (formerly MDV-SEIA) congratulates Judges Jehmal T. Hudson and Angela Navarro as the General Assembly voted last night to confirm their appointments as the new Commissioners of the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

«Judge Hudson and Judge Navarro have the opportunity to facilitate Virginia’s clean energy transition by ushering in a new era of regulatory policy guided by environmental justice and equity, economic development, and technological innovation,» said Rachel Smucker, CHESSA’s Virginia Policy & Development Manager.

Passed in 2020, the Virginia Clean Economy Act lays out one of the most ambitious renewable energy plans in the country, mandating that Virginia transition to 100% carbon-free energy production by the middle of the century, deploy over 16,000 MW of renewable energy, and develop over 3,000 MW of cutting-edge energy storage technology. The VCEA increases the accessibility of solar energy for residential customers by expanding distributed generation and prioritizes the needs of low-income individuals and communities of color.

Attaining the goals of the VCEA is dependent upon proactive, transparent, and efficient regulatory policy.

«CHESSA will look to the new Judges to capture the spirit of equity within the VCEA by holding the industry accountable to policies that lower barriers and deliver reliable, low-cost renewable energy to all Virginians,» says Karla Loeb, Chief Policy and Development Officer at Sigora Solar, a member of CHESSA.

«Judge Hudson and Judge Navarro’s commitment to supporting forward-thinking housing, economic development, and energy policy proves that they will make Virginia a destination for clean energy leaders and economic opportunity,» added Smucker.

As the former Director of Government Affairs for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and former Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Hydropower Association, Judge Hudson is primed to navigate the complex energy policy set out in the VCEA.

Judge Navarro joins the SCC after serving as Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade under Governor Ralph Northam. Prior to that role, she served as Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources under both Governor Terry McAuliffe and Governor Northam, where she advised on land conservation, energy, and environmental policies. As a lead negotiator on the VCEA itself, Judge Navarro’s unique insight will aid in the materialization of this ambitious policy.

Based on each Judge’s background, CHESSA hopes both will ensure the inclusion and recognition of the needs of Virginia’s frontline communities, especially in making clean energy more equal, affordable, and accessible to all.

CHESSA’s Executive Director David Murray said, «The confirmation of Judges Hudson and Navarro will support the realization of the goals of the VCEA: lower the cost of electricity for all ratepayers, create a resilient and reliable electric grid, generate local jobs, attract economic investment, and allow all Virginians to take advantage of clean energy, and we look forward to working with the Commissioners in the future.»

CHESSA provides an expert voice as an active participant in multiple SCC proceedings concerning the implementation of the VCEA, including both Dominion and Appalachian Power Company’s RPS, energy storage, shared solar, and multifamily shared solar cases.

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Penetron Crystalline Technology Helps Prevent Sewage Overflows in Fort Wayne

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The December 2020 completion of Fort Wayne’s (IN) Rudisill Consolidation Sewer will help the city prevent further pollution of the St. Mary’s River due to unpredictable sewer overflow events.

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The December 2020 completion of Fort Wayne’s (IN) Rudisill Consolidation Sewer will help the city prevent further pollution of the St. Mary’s River due to unpredictable sewer overflow events. PENETRON ADMIX SB was specified to ensure a durable and waterproof concrete structure for the consolidation sewer.

Located in northeastern Indiana, Fort Wayne is the second-largest city in the state, with over 270,000 inhabitants. Situated at the confluence of the St. Joseph, St. Mary’s, and Maumee rivers, the city was initially established as a trading post for pioneers in the late 18th century and has grown into a center for the healthcare and defense industries.

The newly completed Rudisill Consolidation Sewer is a near-surface sewer that captures combined sewage and stormwater overflow. The completion of this $6 million project is part of the City Utilities’ 18-year Long Term Control Plan and an essential effort to better control combined sewer overflow events (CSOs), which occur during wet weather storms approximately 72 times a year in the Fort Wayne area.

Keeping Sewage Out of the River
«Previously, the city’s below-grade sewer pipe system dumped an annual average of 392 million gallons of combined sewage into the St. Mary’s River,» says Christopher Chen, Director of the Penetron Group. «The Rudisill Consolidation Sewer is an essential part of the overall effort to clean up the region’s three rivers and stop the release of untreated water into the environment.»

Built deep under the intersection of Broadway and West Rudisill Boulevard in close proximity to the St. Mary’s River (and approx. one mile south of downtown Fort Wayne), the new consolidation sewer takes the CSO from two pipes that previously dumped directly into the river and conveys the overflow to a drop shaft connected to the Three Rivers Protection and Overflow Reduction Tunnel* (3RPORT), which transports the CSO to the wastewater treatment plant.

During the early stages of planning, the DLZ Engineering team responsible for the design of the Rudisill Consolidation Sewer tapped Penetron for a proposal that would ensure waterproof and durable below-grade concrete structures. PENETRON ADMIX SB was ultimately specified to treat approximately 1,600 cubic yards of concrete, which was supplied by Irving Materials Inc. (IMI).

«The concrete structures of the new consolidation sewer are massive,» adds Christopher Chen. «The bottom slab is three feet (91 cm) thick and the walls are 40 inches (>1 m) thick.»

Making Concrete Impermeable to Moisture
Added to the concrete mix at the time of batching, PENETRON ADMIX SB reacts with moisture in the concrete to form an insoluble network of crystals that fill the cracks, pores and voids. This process takes place throughout the concrete matrix, making it impermeable to moisture and other elements and chemicals often found in untreated sewage that would typically cause concrete deterioration.

«With PENETRON ADMIX SB, the ease of dosing one pre-measured soluble bag per cubic yard of concrete simplifies the mixing procedure,» adds Christopher Chen.

  • The Three Rivers Protection and Overflow Reduction Tunnel (3RPORT) is currently under construction. Penetron will report on this project later in 2021.

The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives and distribution channels.

For more information on Penetron crystalline technology solutions, please visit http://www.penetron.com, email: CRDept@penetron.com or contact our Corporate Relations Department at 631-941-9700.

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Cyber Help Is on the Way – Canadian Banking & Technology Executive Claudette McGowan Hits Top #10 on Apple With New Cyber Security Podcast

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Claudette McGowan launches C Suite, a new cyber security program and podcast designed to elevate cyber literacy and digital awareness for everyday people.

On February 4th, McGowan aired her first episode of the C Suite podcast, landing one of the top spots in the Canadian Technology category.

The first episode featured Kevin Mandia, CEO of…

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Claudette McGowan launches C Suite, a new cyber security program and podcast designed to elevate cyber literacy and digital awareness for everyday people.

On February 4th, McGowan aired her first episode of the C Suite podcast, landing one of the top spots in the Canadian Technology category.

The first episode featured Kevin Mandia, CEO of FireEye. He shared his account of what happened in December 2020, when FireEye discovered a significant cyber breach within their network.

Listen to Episode 1 of C Suite on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The need to enhance personal cyber literacy has never been greater.

«As we continue to increase the time we spend online, consumers have an opportunity to learn more about cybersecurity best practices, so they can continue to use new and existing digital platforms with confidence,» says TD’s Claudette McGowan, Global Executive Officer, Protect Fusion and Cyber Experience.

In addition to being a Cyber Security executive, McGowan serves as Chair of Canada’s CILAR (Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism). Together, with innovation colleagues like Yung Wu, CEO MaRS Discovery District she is launching new cyber learning programs and job opportunities for youth in late 2021.

«As COVID-19 demands new ways of working, cyber attackers have found new targets. The explosion of entry points and the associated rise of cybercrime means it’s critical that we focus our innovation economy on cyber resilience and scaling ventures that will maintain and build our defensive shields against these fast developing threats.» – Yung Wu

Visit GlobalCSuite.org and follow @GlobalCSuite on social media for daily tips, information, upcoming webinars and cyber security jobs opportunities.

About C Suite
C Suite is a global cyber literacy movement created to raise personal cyber awareness. The focus of C Suite is to elevate cyber fluency and digital confidence through events, podcasts, and new learning experiences. This global movement showcases a year-round commitment to creating safer digital environments for all. Through regular reminders, tips, and training, C Suite taps directly into the greatest asset on Earth, people.

About CILAR
The Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR) was established to leverage the connections of Black, Indigenous and people of colour to the innovation sector – a critical part of rebuilding and transitioning to the new economy. Composed of senior members of Canada’s tech, innovation and advanced industry sectors, CILAR’s work will be driven by its broad membership. Using the strong institutional influence of its members, as well as a system-focused approach, CILAR aims to have a wide network impact.

Media Contact: Brandtalk Media Inc., Jenelle Ernest, 647-914-5553, Jenelle@brandtalkmedia.com

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