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Boca Raton, FL, Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The New Cardiometabolic Health Congress Masterclass Series

The Cardiometabolic Health Congress is pleased to present the new CMHC Masterclass series highlighting the latest advances in a variety of cardiometabolic specialties. The live and archived CME/CE learning series will connect participants to the foremost experts in cardiometabolic health from the setting of their own choosing.

Further, CMHC Masterclass sessions will be recorded and archived for one year, providing attendees that participated in the live stream with opportunities to revisit the sessions, as well as those unable to attend the live stream with the option to watch the archived sessions and receive credit for up to one year

The first edition of the series is titled: Who Best to Stem the Cardiometabolic Tsunami: Cardiology, Endocrinology, and Primary Care and took place November 19-20. Chaired by the renowned clinical expert, Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand, this event put a spotlight on the latest clinical advances in diabetes, cardiology, and nephrology, and examined the ways in which clinicians can effectively tackle these interconnected issues.

On January 8-9, 2021, the series will cover Addressing the NAFLD/NASHEpidemic: Advances in Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management. Led by Harvard Professor of Medicine, Dr. Christos Mantzoros, this will examine new developments in the understanding of NAFLD/NASH pathophysiology, risk factors, disease progress, and more. Further, this event will explore what practical options clinicians have in treating NASH and how to address the complex clinical questions surrounding it.

The series will continue on January 28-29 with Addressing Cardiometabolic Risk in Children and Adolescents: Challenges and Solutions. This offering will address the full spectrum of cardiometabolic disease and risk in pediatric populations and will offer practical strategies through which clinicians can improve the cardiometabolic health of pediatric patients.

The Nexus of Women’s Health and Cardiometabolic Risk: Implications Across the Lifespan will take place on February 26, 2021. Led by Dr. Pam R Taub–Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, at the University of California–this course will address how cardiometabolic risk factors, alongside additional risk factors common among women of reproductive age, confer important implications on women’s cardiometabolic health across the lifespan.

From March 11-12, 2021 the series will continue with Nutrition for the Cardiometabolic Patient: Practical Strategies to Improve Outcomes. This offering will explore how clinicians can move beyond the controversies surrounding nutrition, and find common ground and practical strategies to develop nutritional plans. Further, this event will examine how clinicians can find time to integrate nutritional advances into patient care plans.

Taking place on March 27, 2021, the series will focus on The Intersection of Cardiometabolic Health and Sleep Disorders. This event will examine the significant role lifestyle behaviors, especially sleep have on cardiometabolic health. Participants will hear from multidisciplinary experts on the links between sleep disorders and cardiometabolic disease, as well as practical approaches for screening, referral, or treatment.

Through an interactive and easy-to-navigate online format, this ongoing educational series will provide the opportunity to take a deep investigative dive into the latest knowledge available in a variety of relevant cardiometabolic health topics and specialties. For those interested in learning more, visit www.cardiometabolichealth.org.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digihost Technology Inc. (TSX-V: DGHI; OTCPK: HSSHF) (“Digihost” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a debt settlement agreement with two of its directors (the “Creditors”) and pursuant to the debt settlement agreement will, subject to receipt of approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, issue an aggregate of 200,000 common shares in the capital of the Company, at a deemed price of $0.20 per common share, in consideration for the settlement of a total of $40,000 in accrued liabilities owing to the Creditors in respect of director fees (the “Debt Settlement”). The Company expects that the proposed Debt Settlement will assist the Company in preserving its cash for working capital.

The Creditors are insiders of the Company, and accordingly, the issuance of common shares to an insider in connection with the Debt Settlement is considered a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transaction (“MI 61-101”). The Company is relying on the exemption from the requirement for valuation under MI 61-101 on the basis of the exemption contained in section 5.5(b) of MI 61-101 as the Company’s shares are not listed on specified markets, and on the exemption from the requirement for minority shareholder approval under MI 61-101 on the basis of the exemption contained in section 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 as the fair market value of the consideration of the shares to be issued to the Creditors in connection with the Debt Settlement does not exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.

All securities to be issued pursuant to the Debt Settlement will be subject to a four month and one day statutory hold period from the closing date. The Debt Settlement is subject to all necessary regulatory approvals including from the TSX Venture Exchange.

About


Digihost


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Digihost Technology Inc. is a growth-oriented blockchain company primarily focused on Bitcoin mining. The Company’s mining facility is located in Buffalo, N.Y., and is equipped with an 18.7MVA 115,000-kilovol-ampere outdoor substation with an option to increase the power output to 42MVA.

For more information, please contact:

Michel Amar, Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 917-242-6549
Email: [email protected]

Neither 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.

Cautionary Statement


Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. 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.

Forward-Looking Statements


This news release includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the actual results of Digihost and its investee companies to be materially different from the historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The information in this release about future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking information. Other forward-looking information includes but is not limited to information concerning: the intentions, plans and future actions of the Company, as well as the Company’ ability to successfully mine digital currency, revenue increasing as currently anticipated, the ability to profitably liquidate current and future digital currency inventory, volatility of network difficulty and digital currency prices and the resulting significant negative impact on the Company’s operations, and the regulatory environment of cryptocurrency in the applicable jurisdictions. Although Digihost 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 or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to future capital needs and uncertainty of additional financing; the competitive nature of the industry; currency exchange risks; the need for the Company to manage its planned growth and expansion; the need for continued technology change; protection of proprietary rights; network security risks; the ability of the Company to maintain properly working systems; reliance on key personnel; global economic and financial market deterioration; and volatile securities markets impacting security pricing unrelated to operating performance. In addition, particular factors which could impact future results of the business of the Company include but are not limited to: the effects on the Company of the Covid-19 crisis; ability to successfully mine digital currency; revenue may not increase as currently anticipated, or at all; it may not be possible to profitably liquidate the current digital currency inventory, or at all; a decline in digital currency prices; an increase in network difficulty; the Company may not achieve operating hash rate, power utilization, efficiencies or profitability as currently anticipated, or at all; the volatility of digital currency prices; the anticipated growth and sustainability of electricity for the purposes of cryptocurrency mining in the State of New York; the ability to complete current and future financings; any regulations or laws that will prevent the Company from operating its business; historical prices of digital currencies; an inability to predict and counteract the effects of COVID-19 on the business of the Company, including but not limited to the effects of COVID-19 on the price of digital currencies, capital market conditions, restriction on labour and international travel and supply chains; and the ability to mine digital currencies that will be consistent with historical prices. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Digihost does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is joining this year’s Dec. 1 #GivingTuesday campaign to encourage giving to support HBCUs and financially strapped college students, particularly in light of the many challenges due to the coronavirus health pandemic. UNCF works tirelessly to empower historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) by changing the HBCU narrative across the nation and helping equip minority students with the resources necessary to transition into and graduate from college—and ultimately succeed in the workforce.

“The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UNCF students is being felt very keenly,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF. “Our students are crying out for help, and we’re doing all we can to ensure they have the resources to get through the hurdles they’re facing and still earn their degrees.”

A recent survey of UNCF HBCU students showed they are asking for more help than ever:

• More than half—54%—of the students indicated that their financial stability had declined due to COVID
• 37% of students reported that their mental well-being had declined at least somewhat during the pandemic
• More than 80% of the students wanted some form of in-person instruction for Fall 2020 
• Students wanted as much information as possible from their institutions about how/when/if they would be reopening for the Fall

UNCF HBCUs need help during the best of times because of persistent funding gaps. UNCF works to provide the support they need to enable more students pursue their educational endeavors and graduate from college prepared for leadership roles, competitive employment and active participation in society.

“UNCF was built on the act of giving, and participation in #GivingTuesday shows our steadfast commitment to educating our students and providing resources to our HBCUs, especially in this time of unprecedented crisis,” Lomax added. “UNCF and our member colleges and universities have persevered through many other turbulent times, and we cannot let this disaster wash away decades of progress and HBCU legacies.”

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations.

Help UNCF make a difference in a student’s life in many ways:

1. Donate today by visiting UNCF.org/Donate
2. Share your donation on social media using the #GivingTuesday
3. Sign-up for UNCF’s e-mail list at UNCF.org
4. Follow #UNCF on Facebook, Twitter @UNCF and Instagram
5. Give through your job; ask your employer to join the UNCF Workplace program

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About UNCF

UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. UNCF institutions and other historically black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding nearly 20% of African American baccalaureate degrees. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark, ‟A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”^® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF.

About #GivingTuesday 

#GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. This year, #GivingTuesday falls on November 28. #GivingTuesday harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners to transform how people, think about, talk about, and participate in the giving season. It inspires people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world. #GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together.

BOCA RATON, FL, Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tints of Nature – Simply Healthier Hair Color is not only safer for your hair, but it is safer for the planet. 

Tints of Nature, a United Kingdom-based company, develops natural, organic hair coloring products that are vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and ethically sourced.

“We want to be a socially-conscious company,” said Raoul Perfitt, CEO and formulator of Tints of Nature. “Early-on, we decided we wanted to leave the planet better off than when we arrived.”

For example, Perfitt said the company in 2003 decided to use 100 percent recycled board for its permanent hair dye cartons, which has saved almost 500,000 pounds of virgin cardboard. When Tints of Nature switched to post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, the company started saving 35,000 pounds of virgin plastic annually.

“These are the decisions we made to make the planet better,” he added.

The company’s socially-responsible ethics come from the top down and reverberate throughout its manufacturing process.

“First, we leave out harsh chemicals, such as ammonia, from all of our formulas,” Perfitt said. “We believe natural ingredients are better for you and your hair.”

Tints of Nature contain more than 75 percent certified organic and 95 percent naturally-derived ingredients. Tints of Nature does not contain ammonia, parabens, gluten, formaldehyde, propylene glycol, silicone, mineral oils, and color stripping salts.

Tints of Nature also opposes animal testing.

“We believe that health and beauty should not come at an animal’s expense,” he said, adding that all Tints of Nature products are vegan-friendly, cruelty-free and never tested on animals.

In recent years, ethical and sustainable sourcing has become a standard for many socially-responsible companies.

“We only use responsible suppliers who are also dedicated to protecting the planet,” Perfitt said. “We do not want to damage the environment, which is why we recycle as much as we can, have introduced using 100 percent post-consumer recycled color bottles for all hair color, along with using energy-saving and low-carbon manufacturing methods.”

Tints of Nature’s socially-responsible, organic hair coloring products are expanding their presence in the United States.

Tints of Nature is already available at many top retailers, such as Sprouts Farmers Market, but now plans to expand its retail distribution network throughout the United States. It is already available on VitaBeauti.com, a popular health and wellness e-commerce portal, and on Walmart.com.

For more information, visit tintsofnatureusa.com.

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NOVA LIMA, Brazil, Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Afya Limited, or Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA), today announced that it will report third quarter 2020 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2020, following the close of the market on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020.

The Company will host a corresponding conference call and webcast on December 4 at 10:00 AM EDT.

Investors may listen to the conference call (ID : 3385357) by dialing +1 (877) 591-8865 or +1 (336) 698- 3012. An audio replay of the call will be available through December 8, 2020 by dialing +1 (855) 859-2056 or +1 (404) 537-3406 and entering access code 3385357. A live and archived webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.afya.com.br/.

About Afya Limited (Nasdaq: AFYA)

Afya is a leading medical education group in Brazil based on number of medical school seats, delivering an end-to-end physician-centric ecosystem that serves and empowers students and physicians to transform their ambitions into rewarding lifelong experiences from the moment they join us as medical students through their medical residency preparation, graduation program, continuing medical education activities and offering digital products to help doctors enhance their healthcare services through their whole career.

Investor Relations Contact:

Afya Limited

[email protected]

Source: Afya Limited

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TIME revealed its annual list of the 100 Best Inventions that are making the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun. Nuheara, headquartered in Perth, Australia (ASX:NUH) is proud to announce that IQbuds² MAX has been recognized as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2020.

IQbuds² MAX is considered a leading brand in the fast emerging “assistive hearables” segment of the wearables consumer electronics category. IQbuds² MAX are truly wireless earbuds that offer unparalleled hearing personalization and customization, combined with best-in-class Active Noise Cancellation and sound fidelity.

What makes Nuheara IQbuds² MAX totally unique is the EarID™ clinically certified personalization system embedded in the IQbuds App. EarID allows consumers to self-assess, self-fit and auto-calibrate their IQbuds² MAX to their personal hearing profile using National Acoustic Labs NAL-NL2 hearing aid prescription algorithms.

Nuheara IQbuds² MAX have been recognized by the Consumer Technoloy Association with three CES Innovation Awards, the Australian Financial Review with Best Product Innovation, BBC Science Focus for Best Truly Wireless Earbud for Innovation, and the Hearing Health Matters Innovator Award. Hearables experts and audiologists have favorably compared Nuheara IQbuds² MAX to other products made by household-name brands.

The Assistive Hearables market was elevated by a recent report published by Bluetooth SIG and Juniper Research that defined this category as “those hearables that are intended to support hearing enhancement for people with hearing loss at all levels”. IDC reported in both the first and second quarters of 2020 that hearables fueled a significant percentage of global wearables shipping growth. Hearables grew 68.3% in the first quarter, and 32.6% in the second quarter of 2020. IDC reported specifically on the impact of the pandemic in the 2nd quarter report: “Earworn wearables continue to be popular as people work/learn from home and require hearables to maintain privacy while remaining connected with their various devices and services.”

TIME is a multiple award-winning magazine created in 1923. TIME is one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in the world. For 2020’s list, TIME solicited nominations both from its editors and correspondents around the world and through an online application process. It then evaluated them on factors including originality, effectiveness, ambition and impact. The results: everything from a smarter beehive to a greener tube of toothpaste to the technology that could catalyze a COVID-19 vaccine.

See the full list here: time.com/best-inventions-2020. See the international cover of TIME featuring the 100 Best Inventions of 2020 here: bit.ly/3lJM8ss

Past winners of Time Best Inventions in the Consumer Electronics category include Apple, Bose, Comcast, Dyson and Logitech. Nuheara, a five-year-old Australian technology company is in a unique position as one of the few Australian companies featured on the list.

“When we founded Nuheara our mission was to improve people’s quality of life by enabling them to hear better. TIME Best Inventions of 2020 validates that Assistive Hearables are becoming main stream and are making an impact on how we live,” said Justin Miller, cofounder and CEO of Nuheara. “We couldn’t be more proud to be recognized in this way for our impact on people’s lives around the globe.”

About Nuheara

Nuheara is a leading smart hearing company that is transforming the way people hear by creating game-changing hearing solutions that are affordable and accessible. Nuheara is based in Perth, Australia. Nuheara was the first consumer wearables technology company to be listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). Learn more about Nuheara: www.nuheara.com

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