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Turkish 6th Grader, Yetka Yağiz Demírtas, Takes Home the Grand Prize in Lions International Peace Essay Contest

Lions International

Yetka Yağiz Demírtas, a 12-year-old from Ankara, Turkey, has a detailed understanding of what peace is. Demírtas put pen to paper to spell out his ideas for the world to read in his award-winning essay entitled “ Drawers of My Mind ” which illustrates the complex inner conversations we often have with ourselves about what is expected of us, and how we can be the best versions of ourselves each day. “The Lions International Peace Essay Contest empowers young people not just to write, but to bring their thoughts to life,” said Lions International President Dr. Patti Hill. “Yetka’s thoughtful words prove that the power to change the world lies in not just what we can see, but in what we dare to dream and accomplish in communities everywhere.” Created to give young people with visual impairments an opportunity to express their feelings about peace, the Lions International Peace Essay Contest is a staple of Lions clubs around the world. Lions work with local schools and area families to identify young people interested in participating and who could benefit from this program. “Peace is universal, it has no language, religion, race or nation. It's something everyone has in common,” said Demírtas. “Life may not always offer you what you want, but it is necessary to take steps with determination and without getting tired.” The winning essay was selected for its originality, organization, merit and portrayal of the contest theme, "Dare to Dream.” The Istanbul Altintepe Lions Club sponsored the local contest that gave this talented 6th grader the opportunity to participate in this global event and share his words of peace with the world. Through his essay, Demírtas shares the idea that every person on the planet has a daily schedule, but beyond those day-to-day tasks exists a much larger mission: to be a great student, friend and family member and to live with an open heart and mind, willing to listen, learn and grow. “I always think about reconciliation; if there is anything that will save us, it should be a world where everyone has equal rights in life and we live in peace,” the 12-year-old added. “This will only progress with younger generations. If everyone knows and respects their rights and responsibilities, there will be a world where everyone lives in peace.” In his free time, Demírtas enjoys swimming, reading poetry, art and choir and hopes to become a history professor and paleontologist when he grows up. As the contest winner, Demírtas will receive a US$5,000 cash prize, an award and an invitation to attend a major Lions International event as a VIP. Visit lionsclubs.org/peace-essay, to read Demírtas' essay and learn more about the contest. Lions International, the world's largest membership-based service club organization, is made up of more than 1.4 million men and women in over 200 countries and geographical areas throughout the world. Lions International created the Peace Essay Contest to foster a spirit of peace and international understanding in young people worldwide. 2023-2024 Lions International Peace Essay Grand Prize Winner Yetka Yağiz Demírtas, Age 12 “Drawers of My Mind” Today I gathered all my courage for a long journey: And opened the drawers of my mind. I started from the top drawer because the most used things are always at the top. I saw everyday topics there: What to do, study, eat, to brush teeth and many similar things. But these are not the main goals of my discovery. So, I gently closed the first drawer. It was the second drawer's turn. I said, "let's find it this time". There resided slightly different things. What I keep as memories and symbolic items that left a mark on me. A key that my parents gave me to open the door. However, I never come home alone. Then I realized that it was actually meant to tell me that this is my home and that I am a part of this home. Then I saw the notebook my father gave me on my ninth birthday. On the first page he noted: "My son, my pride, my dear... I believe that you will take notes on many pages, like the ones on this notebook, and become a very important scientist. Wish you good luck, I love you. Your father". As today's twelve years old Yekta Yağiz, I understand that my father gave me a very valuable gift; his trust. With this understanding, I moved to the third drawer of my mind. This time I opened it with more excitement. And soon realized that it was pitch black. But black doesn't always mean darkness. I looked deeply at the very center of that blackness. I remembered how everyone is constantly telling me that "I can't do it, be careful, it's difficult". Then a glimmer of hope shining in my eyes said... "Don't be afraid, Yekta! Dare to dream!" I dared to see through my heart among the "actually blind" who closed their eyes to hope and imagination. I raised my head up to the sky and dreamed. As they said, I couldn't see colors, but I added a thousand colors to the rainbow in my imagination. White is not always bright, and black is not always scary. These are all misconceptions piled up in the drawers of our minds. I didn't have a fourth drawer. We can't always find a new drawer to start over. But I can fill the empty black drawer with dreams. That's what I'm doing now. What I have done so far and my self-confidence proved that I am on the right track. As my father's wish, I am on my way to become a scientist. This might be considered a dream for a visually impaired person. But I have the courage to make it happen. I am a good swimmer and a good runner today. Only because I dreamed that I would succeed. Now it's time to continue to "dare to dream", without letting anyone stop me. My journey is full of hope. And it is ETERNAL. About Lions International Lions International is the largest service club organization in the world. More than 1.4 million members in over 49,000 clubs are serving in 200 countries and geographic areas around the globe. Since 1917, Lions have strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects, and we extend our service impact through the generous support of our Lions Clubs International Foundation. We are focused on supporting vision, the environment, childhood cancer, hunger, diabetes and other pressing humanitarian needs to help address some of the biggest challenges facing humanity. For more information about Lions International, visit lionsclubs.org.

March 07, 2024 01:02 PM Eastern Standard Time

Reliable & Trustworthy LLMs: RagaAI Open-Sources the most comprehensive Platform for Evaluation & Guardrails

RagaAI

Today, RagaAI, the leading AI testing company, is significantly expanding its testing platform by launching “ RagaAI LLM Hub “, its open source and enterprise-ready LLMs evaluation and guardrails platform. With over 100 meticulously designed metrics, it is the most comprehensive platform that allows developers and organizations to evaluate and compare LLMs effectively and establish essential guardrails for LLMs and Retrieval Augmented Generation(RAG) applications. These tests assess various aspects including Relevance & Understanding, Content Quality, Hallucination, Safety & Bias, Context Relevance, Guardrails, Vulnerability scanning, along with a suite of Metric-Based Tests for quantitative analysis. The RagaAI LLM Hub is uniquely designed to help teams identify issues and fix them throughout the LLM lifecycle, be it a proof-of-concept or an application in production. From understanding the quality of datasets to prompt templating and the choice of LLM architecture or vectorDBs, RagaAI LLM Hub identifies issues across the entire RAG pipeline. This is pivotal for understanding the root cause of failures within an LLM application and addressing them at their source, revolutionizing the approach to ensuring reliability and trustworthiness. "At RagaAI, our mission is to empower developers and enterprises with the tools they need to build robust and responsible LLMs," said Gaurav Agarwal, Founder and CEO of RagaAI. "With our comprehensive open-source evaluation suite, we believe in democratizing AI innovation. Together with the enterprise ready version, we've created a comprehensive solution to enable organizations to navigate the complexities of LLMs deployment with confidence. This is a game-changing solution that provides unparalleled insights into the reliability and trustworthiness of LLMs and RAG applications." The RagaAI LLMs Hub is already utilized across industries like E-commerce, Finance, Marketing, Legal, and Healthcare, and the platform supports developers and enterprises in various LLM applications including chatbots, content creation, text summarization, and source code generation. For instance, one customer came to RagaAI after encountering hallucinations and incorrect outputs whilst developing a customer service chatbot. Leveraging RagaAI LLM Hub's comprehensive metrics, they pinpointed and quantified the hallucination issue in the RAG pipeline. Additionally, the platform adeptly identifies nuanced customer issues and recommends specific areas within the pipeline for resolution. The RagaAI LLM Hub helps in setting guardrails, ensuring data privacy and legal compliance, including transparency regulations and anti-discrimination laws. It plays a vital role in promoting ethical & Responsible AI practices, such as in sensitive sectors like finance, healthcare, and law. Additionally, it helps mitigate reputational risks by adhering to societal norms and values. You can learn more by visiting RagaAI’s enterprise-ready Testing Platform: raga.ai/llms Today’s launch comes following RagaAI's successful funding round in January 2024, underscoring the company's momentum and commitment to advancing LLMs quality assurance. About RagaAI RagaAI is the #1 AI Testing platform dedicated to advancing AI quality assurance. Founded on the belief that AI systems should be robust, responsible, and ready for the future, RagaAI develops cutting-edge solutions to detect, diagnose, and resolve AI issues seamlessly. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, RagaAI is redefining the standards of LLM evaluation worldwide.To learn more, please visit: https://raga.ai/ Contact Details RagaAI Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://raga.ai/

March 07, 2024 12:59 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Comcast Boosts Speeds for More Than 12 Million Xfinity Internet Customers

Comcast California

Today, millions of Xfinity Internet customers who subscribe to value-focused products – Connect, Connect More, Fast and Prepaid – are waking up to faster speeds at no additional cost. As the need for data increases in ever-connected households, Xfinity is ensuring customers can stream, surf, and share on a network and service they can rely on today and in the future. “For more than 20 years, we have shown our appreciation to our customers with annual speed increases,” said Emily Waldorf, Senior Vice President, Consumer Internet Services, Comcast. “Streaming live sports, gaming, and other data-rich applications are driving Internet consumption to new heights, and with the potential that funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program will not be renewed, this year we have really leaned into boosting speeds for our value portfolio so all our customers can take advantage of these new capabilities.” Starting today, new and existing customers can take advantage of the following speed increases: Connect: 75 Mbps to 150 Mbps Connect More: 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps Fast: 400 Mbps to 500 Mbps Xfinity Prepaid: 50 Mbps to 200 Mbps Value Beyond Fast Speeds The speed increases rolling out today are made possible by Comcast’s fiber-based network which has been built to deliver an exceptional Internet experience, ubiquitously, to the more than 60 million homes and businesses across the country. It is a culmination of years of research, technological breakthroughs, and massive investments, more than $20 billion since 2018 alone, in development and infrastructure. Fast speed is an important feature of a comprehensive connectivity experience that also combines this powerful network with sophisticated hardware and software to deliver incredible benefits to consumers: Reliability – Fast Internet speeds won’t matter if you don’t have a reliable broadband connection. Xfinity has greater than 99 percent reliability, and the Xfinity network utilizes artificial intelligence to keep customers connected by fixing issues before they even affect homes. Digital Security – xFi Advanced Security, included for free for customers who lease an Xfinity gateway, protects connected devices from malware and other threats at the gateway before they reach connected household devices. Since launching xFi Advanced Security, Xfinity has stopped more than 10 billion cyber security threats. Next-Level WiFi – Next-generation Xfinity gateways deliver advanced WiFi capacity to power hundreds of devices in homes and more than a billion devices each year across Comcast’s network. Later this year, Comcast will introduce its latest gateway, the XB10, the first to incorporate unified DOCSIS 4.0, WiFi 7, and AI technologies. The XB10 will be capable of delivering symmetrical multi-gig speeds over WiFi and connect up to 300 devices. WiFi Boost Pods work with Xfinity gateways to extend WiFi coverage to hard-to-reach areas of the home. The latest WiFi extender, Storm-Ready WiFi, is Xfinity’s most powerful device to date and helps maintain a strong connection even if the power goes out. Visit an Xfinity store or visit Xfinity.com to learn more about Storm-Ready WiFi. Keeping Customers Connected The federal government recently announced that the Affordable Connectivity Program could end as early as April if it does not receive additional funding. The speed increases rolling out today will help to ensure those who may be affected by the end of ACP will continue to have access to fast, affordable, reliable Internet options. Xfinity Promotional Offers – Xfinity is making its current promotional offers on other tiers of service available for new and existing ACP participants. Customers are encouraged to call 1-800-Xfinity to learn more about what offers may be available in their area. Teams are ready to work with customers to move them to a plan that best fits their budget and connectivity needs if they will no longer be able to afford their current tier of service without the $30 ACP benefit. Internet Essentials – Xfinity customers benefitting from ACP are automatically eligible to enroll in Internet Essentials for as low as $9.95 a month or Internet Essentials Plus, which doubles the speed of traditional Internet Essentials for $29.95 per month. Both services provide fast and reliable home Internet with no credit checks or cancellation fees and come with equipment included. To learn more about Xfinity’s Internet and connectivity solutions for customers, click here. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Comcast California Adriana Arvizo +1 925-200-1919 Adriana_Arvizo@comcast.com Company Website https://california.comcast.com/

March 07, 2024 09:15 AM Pacific Standard Time

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Brilla Latina Celebrates Women’s History Month with Launch of Content and Commercial Partnership with Latina Investor Staci LaToison of ‘Her Money Moves’ Vodcast

Brilla Latina

Brilla Latina is celebrating Women’s History Month by launching a content, distribution, and commercial partnership with noted Latina investor, and Angeles board member Staci LaToison for her English-language vodcast “ Her Money Moves.” This is the first vodcast partnership of the bilingual, and bicultural Brilla Latina platform (previously Latina Cool), and the only one focused on business, careers, and investments, which are LaToison’s focus. “Staci is a dynamic, and accomplished business leader whose experience, personality and savvy brightly shines in ‘Her Money Moves’,” said Brilla Latina Publisher Sandra Ortiz. “Combining her premium vodcast with our platform’s reach, brand relationships and adtech is the winning formula for us, and why ‘Her Money Moves’ is our first vodcast extension.” Every week, LaToison explores the inspiring journeys of entrepreneurs, practical tips, and strategies to empower women and their financial futures. “When women are empowered in leadership, they advance in their industries, uplift their communities, and propel the global economy forward,” said LaToison, who is Afro Latina, of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent. “I was attracted to this partnership because of Brilla Latina’s broad capabilities and because their leadership team itself is comprised of relatable Latina entrepreneurs who, like me, are self-made.” Prior to becoming the Founder and CEO of Dream Big Ventures and Board Member of Angeles investors, LaToison spent 22 years at Chevron managing billion dollar international projects and global teams including pivotal roles in China and Angola. She launched Dream Big and ‘Her Money Moves’ to empower women to unlock possibilities beyond their wildest dreams. To submit a woman for LaToison to interview, email her at staci@dreambigventuresllc.com. About Brilla Latina Brilla Latina, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nuestro Stories, is dedicated to enriching the lives of modern, bilingual and bicultural Latinas, 18-54, who cherish their culture, careers, and family. Powered by ad tech to deliver scalable media for multicultural brands, the daily web and social media platform covers lifestyle, career, beauty, family, entrepreneurship and entertainment with a practical, insightful approach that is optimistic. Brilla Latina is the successor to LatinaCool.com, launched in 2015 by digital media veteran Sandra Ortiz-Juárez. About Her Money Moves Hosted by noted investor Staci LaToison, ‘Her Money Moves’ is a vodcast about providing women with untethered access, to real insights, from real women, making a real impact in their respective industries. On the show, we explore inspiring journeys, practical tips, and strategies to empower women and their financial futures. We know that when women are empowered in leadership, we drive progress in our industries, uplift our communities, and propel the global economy forward. Contact Details Rachel Matos rachel.matos@brillamedia.com Her Money Moves Staci LaToison staci@dreambigventuresllc.com Company Website https://brillalatina.com/

March 07, 2024 11:57 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Far East Gold starts scout drilling at Victory Vein

FAR EAST GOLD LTD

Far East Gold Ltd (ASX:FEG) CEO Shane Menere sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to shed light on the start of a scout drilling program at the highly prospective Victory Vein at the Aloe Rek prospect in Indonesia, which was initially identified by Barrick in 1997 as a critical target. The decision to initiate this diamond drilling follows comprehensive soil sampling and trench assays, further bolstering the company's understanding and optimism towards the Victory Vein's prospects. Menere discusses the drilling, highlighting the vein's potential with bonanza gold grades reported up to 76 g/t and significant widths up to 70 metres, based on surface sampling, mapping and subsurface work. Menere said: “We are extremely excited to have drills turning at Aloe Rek. This milestone serves as yet another testament to the exceptional capabilities of our team in achieving in-country objectives where others have fallen short. It underscores our unwavering commitment to surpassing challenges and delivering tangible results.” Contact Details Proactive Investors Jonathan Jackson +61 413 713 744 jonathan@proactiveinvestors.com

March 07, 2024 11:40 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Poloniex's TYT LaunchBase: 9 Times Oversubscribed, TYT Opens with a 197% Increase

Poloniex

Recently, the public sale of TYT on Poloniex LaunchBase concluded with a ninefold oversubscription. TYT was listed at 10:00 (UTC) on March 6, and recorded a maximum increase of 197% after the opening of trading. According to statistics, the TYT LaunchBase attracted 1,339 participants, who collectively subscribed to TYT tokens totaling 273,015 USDT. This offering issues 30,000 TYT tokens, priced at 1 USDT per TYT. This LaunchBase event adopts a subscription model, and all users are eligible to participate. Poloniex LaunchBase is a platform in the Poloniex ecosystem that helps projects bring their tokens to launch. To ensure a successful launch, the Poloniex team will offer tailored advisory services, covering the entire process from pre-launch preparations to post-listing support, as well as marketing assistance. This empowers projects to prioritize product development and growth, while Poloniex supports them with the token pre-launch sale, marketing exposure, and user base expansion. Launching via Poloniex LaunchBase offers a host of benefits, such as exposure to a vast global user base, robust liquidity in multiple trading pairs, broad token distribution, and potential synergies with projects within the Poloniex ecosystem. Bounty Temple is the project for this phase of Poloniex LaunchBase. It's been reported that Bounty Temple is the first P2E-Evolution GameFi project launched by Orasis Studio. The project aims to launch 100 P2EE games using the same governance token $TYT. Bounty Temple endeavors to address critical pain points of the GameFi industry by offering bear-proof stability solutions, thereby providing a novel experience and reshaping the gaming industry. Poloniex is committed to providing users with a safer and more efficient trading experience, thus contributing to the development and widespread acceptance of the crypto market. Moving forward, Poloniex LaunchBase will continue to unveil top-tier projects, offering users worldwide more investment opportunities. About Poloniex Poloniex is a pioneering crypto trading platform that has been at the forefront of the industry since its inception in 2014. With a commitment to trust and transparency, Poloniex has grown alongside its users, offering world-class trading and security. As one of the first exchanges to list Tether and Ethereum, as well as altcoins like Ethereum Classic and Zcash, Poloniex became the largest altcoin exchange by volume in 2017, supporting over 100 countries. Contact Details Poloniex Listing team listings@poloniex.com Company Website https://poloniex.com/

March 07, 2024 11:08 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Percheron Therapeutics continues to advance Duchenne treatment

Percheron Therapeutics Ltd

Percheron Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:PER) managing director and CEO James Garner sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson for a comprehensive update of the company and its focus on treating rare diseases, including the advancement of its lead program, ATL1102. Percheron is dedicated to developing therapies for conditions with high unmet medical needs, particularly emphasising its efforts on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a rare and severe muscle-wasting disease. Garner provides an update on ATL1102, highlighting its promising progress in clinical development and the commercial opportunity presented by the need for effective DMD treatments. Percheron is well-funded for its upcoming initiatives, with a strong focus on advancing its pipeline towards market readiness. Garner also outlines the company’s strategic path to market, which includes ongoing development work and the exploration of partnership opportunities to enhance ATL1102’s commercial viability and accessibility. The company’s participation in the Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference of the Muscular Dystrophy Association was marked by three poster presentations. Garner highlighted the importance of this involvement, detailing the significant findings presented and their relevance to the broader scientific and medical community’s understanding of DMD and potential treatments. Finally, he outlines the investment case for Percheron, emphasising the company’s unique position in addressing rare diseases with significant unmet needs. Contact Details Proactive Investors Jonathan Jackson +61 413 713 744 jonathan@proactiveinvestors.com

March 07, 2024 10:40 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Maximus Resources discovers new target area at Lefroy

MAXIMUS RESOURCES LIMITED

Maximus Resources Ltd (ASX:MXR) managing director Tim Wither provides Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson with an update on the Lefroy Lithium Project, highlighting the discovery of a new target area named Landor. This discovery comes as a result of a project-wide soil geochemistry survey, which revealed a significant lithium-in-soil anomaly, indicating the potential for lithium deposits. Wither also discusses the ongoing relationship between Maximus Resources and the South Korean Government, outlining how this partnership plays a critical role in the project's development and future opportunities. Following the success of the first phase drill program, Wither shares insights into the next steps for the project. The next round of drilling is anticipated to start soon and will aim to further explore the newly identified target area and assess its lithium potential. This upcoming drilling campaign will help determine the extent and grade of lithium mineralisation at Landor. Finally, more assays are expected to be released, providing further data to support the project's development. “Both the soil geochemistry mapping and the successful first-phase drill program utilised the US$200,000 non-refundable deposit under our strategic partnership with KOMIR," Wither said. "We are continuing with field mapping at Lefroy and expect the second and third phases of soil mapping to be returned over the coming months, which are expected to deliver additional drill targets in the southern areas." Contact Details Proactive Investors Jonathan Jackson +61 413 713 744 jonathan@proactiveinvestors.com

March 07, 2024 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Square One Coating Systems, LLC And Lionheart Industrial Group

Benchmark International

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Oriskany, NY-based Square One Coating Systems, LLC (Square One), and Newton, PA-based Lionheart Industrial Group. Square One is a metal finishing firm that provides high-end metal coating services to the aerospace industry and coating components for other industries. The company is a leader in electroless nickel application and chemical processing, with AS9100 and National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) certifications. It is also certified in chemical agent-resistant coating (CARC) painting for the military. “Benchmark International was very easy to work with, super professional, and capable. Thanks for bringing this to fruition.”- Lloyd Ploof, Square One Founder Lionheart Industrial Group specializes in taking minor to middle-market manufacturing companies to the next level with respect for the owner, employee care, and growth energy. Leadership prides itself on being sensitive to customer relationships that the owner has created over the years and mindful of new opportunities that the team can develop for growth. “We expect Square One’s newly minted partnership with Lionheart Industrial to produce an outstanding future for the company and the team. Square One founder Lloyd Ploof has built a well-capitalized business poised for growth. And Lionheart’s multi-vectored resources drive the perfect combination for outsized results in the years to come,” - Senior Transaction Director William Sullivan, Benchmark International Americas: Sam Smoot at +1 (813) 898 2350 / Smoot@BenchmarkIntl.com Europe: Michael Lawrie at +44 (0) 161 359 4400 / Lawrie@BenchmarkIntl.com Africa: Anthony McCardle at +27 21 300 2055 / McCardle@BenchmarkIntl.com ABOUT BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL: Benchmark International is a global M&A firm that provides business owners with creative, value-maximizing solutions for growing and exiting their businesses. Benchmark International has handled over $11 billion in transaction value across various industries from offices across the world. With decades of M&A experience, Benchmark International’s transaction teams have assisted business owners with achieving their objectives and ensuring the continued growth of their businesses. The firm has also been named the Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network as well as the #1 Sell-side Exclusive Privately-held M&A Advisor in the World by Pitchbook and Refinitiv's Global League Tables. Contact Details Brittney Zoeller +1 813-898-2350 zoeller@benchmarkintl.com Company Website https://www.benchmarkintl.com/

March 07, 2024 10:29 AM Eastern Standard Time

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