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MANCHESTER NH – The REZQGO, Naloxone HCI Auto-Injector from Pirouette Medical has been named the 2024 Product of the Year by the NH Tech Alliance . Pirouette Medical is based in Portsmouth, NH. Five New Hampshire companies competed in the live and live streamed event on December 11th to an audience of nearly 800. Judges and the audience voted and the REZQGO, Naloxone HCI Auto-Injector was crowned the 2024 Product of the Year winner! About Pirouette Medical’s REZQGO, Naloxone HCI Auto-Injector: Reimagine Injections. At Pirouette, we’re pioneering the future of injectable drug delivery with an intuitive auto-injector platform that is designed to make life-saving injections as easy as pushing a button. Our patented technology focuses on simplicity, safety, and accessibility to empower patients. Built to eliminate barriers to self-administration, reduce errors, and offer peace of mind, Pirouette’s compact injection platform packs a big punch in a little package and is ideal for obesity, severe allergies, opioid overdoses, fertility, and other critical conditions. Our mission addresses the pressing needs of the $750 billion injections market. With our device’s unique ease-of-use and innovative design, 90% of surveyed patients and 75% of prescribers are ready to make the switch to Pirouette. Backed by leading venture capital firms (Y-Combinator, L2 Ventures, Safar Partners, Gaingels, etc.) and the National Institutes of Health, Pirouette boasts a robust IP portfolio with 22 awarded patents worldwide. Led by former rocket scientists from MIT, Harvard Medical School, NASA, and General Electric, our team combines unparalleled expertise in medical engineering, FDA regulatory pathways, and user-centered design. Our initial goal is to achieve the first FDA approval by 2027, bringing to market an auto-injector that’s portable, affordable, and empowering. Pirouette’s mission is to put healthcare directly in patients’ hands. By creating an intuitive auto-injector with the potential to become a standard across the injectable market, we’re opening a new era of accessible, efficient healthcare—and this is just the beginning. “Having grown up in New Hampshire, I have always loved this unique state, especially its ability to punch way above its weight class. It is an honor to now build Pirouette here, developing and manufacturing products that can help save lives throughout the state and across the country. Recognition as the NH Product of the Year is a reflection of the small, but mighty team at Pirouette, who just showed that we also punch way above our weight class.” said Conor R. Cullinane, Ph.D., Co-Founder, CEO, Pirouette Medical. Other finalists were: SportsVisio for Volleyball by SportsVisio TwiistTM by Sequel Medical Technologies The Driver App by Driver Technologies REZQGO, Naloxone HCI Auto-Injector by Pirouette Medical AG2 Trader by Atmospheric G2 “The Product of the Year competition consistently showcases the finest innovations from New Hampshire, with each year’s entries stretching the limits of what’s achievable,” said Julie Demers, executive director of the NH Tech Alliance. “We are proud to present the groundbreaking work of New Hampshire’s innovators to thousands of viewers both in the US and globally.” Past award winners include the FlexNX from Geophysical Survey Systems, TU3 from Mikros Technologies, Breast Cancer Locator by CairnSurgical, SpotOn Virtual Smart Fence by OnPoint Systems, Measured Air Performance, iCAD, Inc., Wilcox Industries, Plexxi, Prosenex, Single Digits, Nanocomp Technologies, UltraVision, InsightTech Gear, Holase Incorporated, Sky-Skan, Foss Manufacturing and Therma-HEXX. Major sponsors of this year’s POY event are: Sheehan Phinney, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Wipfli, Cross Insurance, M&T Bank, Intact Insurance, Pivot Creative, ARMI, Alexander Technology Group, Hypertherm, UNH BioLoft, Manchester Boston Regional Airport, TD Bank, Primary Bank, Enterprise Bank, BerryDunn and Geophysical Survey Systems (GSSI). Our media partner is NH Business Review. We don’t spam! You're on the list! Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription."Was justice served? Were the guilty punished and the innocent vindicated?" Mark wondered, his thoughts turning to the case that had landed him behind bars a decade ago. The memories of the trial, the sentencing, and the long years of confinement flooded his mind, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of anger and frustration at the injustice that had robbed him of his freedom.
Our 11-year-old great-nephew has been gaming now for about a year. When he comes to visit, instead of reading or playing cards or board games with us, he wants to disappear with his video games. We feel vacated. How do we navigate this with his parents who think his being on a video gaming team at school is awesome and I think it is a bad omen? What is a fair place of compromise and balance? — Game Off Dear Game Off: Let his parents parent their child. The other night I re-watched the movie “Network” from 1977. In it, a character in his 60s dismisses a character played by Faye Dunaway by saying, “She’s the television generation. She learned life from Bugs Bunny. The only reality she knows is what comes to her over her TV set.” Every generation has anxieties about the ways that technology is changing social interactions or altering the minds of the generations below. While some of those concerns are valid, those of Faye Dunaway’s generation (now in their 70s and 80s) would argue that they’ve managed to stay quite well-rounded, despite TV. In moderation, video games have been shown to improve a child’s cognitive function and working memory. While your great-nephew’s gaming might not be your choice, it’s important that you not seek to undermine the research and thinking that his parents have done about it. What you’re really yearning for is a sense of togetherness as a family, so try talking to your niece and her spouse about group activities you can plan to meet your great-nephew where he is. Dear Eric: I eat at a local restaurant a couple times a week and tend to get one of three meals. This one waitress asks me what I want to eat, but then interrupts me to make guesses or tell me my choice. I just put my head down and nod yes or no to the guesses. It’s frustrating, but not life-threatening. She enjoys it. I hate it. However, if I were to say something, it would force her to make the choice of being herself, doing something she likes doing, or appeasing me so I can order the way I want to order. I don’t know if this is a big enough problem to have a “high road.” The answer will not change my life. She can easily change, and I can easily suffer. The question is who gets to be themselves? — Speaking Up Dear Speaking Up: I worked in the service industry for more than a decade. I loved it. I loved seeing regulars, meeting new people and carrying a lot of beverages in my hands at one time. The whole bit. I also loved knowing what people wanted, but I would always ask and confirm. That’s part of the job. She may think you’re a regular who likes to be known in this way. So, informing her that that’s not the case won’t be keeping her from being herself. It will be helping her to do her job better. You may not have the kind of temperament that easily or comfortably course-corrects in social situations. That’s just fine. But know you won’t be causing her suffering by saying something like, “I’ve already decided on my meal. Let’s skip the guessing today and I’ll just tell you.” This also clears the path for the two of you to talk about something else, if you want.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. His threat was directed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Turkey, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have applied to become members and several other countries have expressed interest in joining. While the U.S. dollar is by far the most-used currency in global business and has survived past challenges to its preeminence, members of the alliance and other developing nations say they are fed up with America’s dominance of the global financial system . The dollar represents roughly 58% of the world’s foreign exchange reserves, according to the IMF and major commodities like oil are still primarily bought and sold using dollars. The dollar's dominance is threatened, however, with BRICS' growing share of GDP and the alliance's intent to trade in non-dollar currencies — a process known as de-dollarization. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said: “We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar or, they will face 100% Tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy." At a summit of BRIC nations in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of “weaponizing” the dollar and described it as a “big mistake.” “It’s not us who refuse to use the dollar,” Putin said at the time. “But if they don’t let us work, what can we do? We are forced to search for alternatives.” Russia has specifically pushed for the creation of a new payment system that would offer an alternative to the global bank messaging network, SWIFT, and allow Moscow to dodge Western sanctions and trade with partners. Trump said there is "no chance" BRIC will replace the U.S. dollar in global trade and any country that tries to make that happen "should wave goodbye to America.” Research shows that the U.S. dollar's role as the primary global reserve currency is not threatened in the near future. An Atlantic Council model that assesses the dollar’s place as the primary global reserve currency states the dollar is “secure in the near and medium term” and continues to dominate other currencies. Trump's latest tariff threat comes after he threatened to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tax on goods from China, as a way to force the countries to do more to halt the flow of illegal immigration and drugs into the U.S. He has since held a call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said Thursday she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after meeting Trump, without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on Canada.
Stocks likely to move up as inflation eases KARACHI: Stocks reached the historical milestone of 100,000 points during the outgoing week, and the market is expected to keep the upward momentum amid expectations for a further decline in inflation. “We anticipate the market will sustain its positive momentum in the coming week, driven by expectations of a further decline in inflation. We project November inflation to decline to 4.7 per cent YoY,” said brokerage Arif Habib Ltd. “Furthermore, certain scrips are trading at attractive valuations, which are likely to continue enticing investor interest.” The week commenced on a negative trajectory as heightened political unrest led the market to decline by around 3,500 points. However, with the easing of political uncertainty, the market swiftly recovered the following day and ultimately surpassed the 100,000 points level. Key drivers of this recovery included expectations of further easing in inflation and a strong rally in commercial banks following the removal of minimum deposit rate (MDR). The market concluded the week at 101,357 points, marking a gain of 3,559 points (3.64 per cent week-on-week). Average volumes arrived at 979 million shares (down 1.2 per cent WoW), while the average value traded settled at $133 million (up 7.1 per cent WoW). Foreigner selling continued during this week, clocking in at $15.1 million compared to a net sell of $33 million last week. Major selling was witnessed in banks ($4.7 million) followed by fertiliser ($4.2 million). On the local front, buying was reported by insurance ($10.6 million) followed by individuals ($7.3 million). Sector-wise positive contributions came from commercial banks (1,676 points), technology & communication (349 points), oil & gas exploration companies (284 points), oil & gas marketing companies (260 points) and cement (234 points). Scrip-wise positive contributors were HBL (694 points), BAHL (538 points), PPL (274 points), SYS (255 points), and BAFL (205 points). The sectors that mainly contributed negatively were miscellaneous (52 points), automobile assembler (11 points), and automobile parts and accessories (5 points). Scrip-wise negative contributions came from MEBL (439 points), EFERT (78 points), FABL (57 points), PSEL (56 points), and SAZEW (34 points). Analyst Abdul Basit at JS Research said bullish momentum continued to prevail, with the KSE-100 reaching its historical milestone of 100k levels during the week. He said the week began with an uncertain political environment amid protests, which led to significant selling in the market. However, the decline was limited, followed by a strong recovery after the protest was called off. Developments in the banking sector regarding changes in the minimum deposit rate kept activity, in the sector, high throughout the week. In the recent T-bill auction, the government raised Rs616 billion against a target of Rs800 billion, with yields decreasing by 61-85bps across different tenors. Similarly, the six-month Kibor dropped by 96bps WoW to 12.67 per cent, reaching its lowest level in over 2.5 years. Moreover, auto financing continued to recover for the second consecutive month (3.7 per cent MoM), reaching Rs236 billion in Oct-2024. As per the latest data, SBP reserves increased by $131 million WoW to $11.4 billion. Additionally, Pakistan received $500 million from the ADB under its climate financing programme, which will be reflected in the upcoming week. The PKR marginally depreciated by 0.10 per cent WoW, concluding the week at 278.04 against the greenback. Nabeel Haroon, an analyst at Topline Securities, said the KSE-100 index increased by 3.64 per cent on a WoW basis; this gain was largely led by the heavyweight banking sector on development on the MDR front, where the sector rallied after the SBP removed the MDR requirement for all conventional banks on deposits from financial institutions, public sector enterprises and public limited companies.
International observers have expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in the region and have called for a de-escalation of hostilities to prevent further bloodshed and human suffering. Diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict have so far proven ineffective, highlighting the complex nature of the geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Pep Guardiola admits troubled Manchester City will not recapture their peak form until his injury-plagued side are finally whole again. Guardiola’s fourth-placed side head into Sunday’s derby against Manchester United reeling after a dismal run of one win in 10 games in all competitions. A 2-0 defeat at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday left City in danger of failing to make the last 16, while they are languishing eight points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand. After winning an unprecedented four successive Premier League titles and six in the last seven seasons, City have looked more vulnerable than ever before in the Guardiola era. The City boss attributes their stunning decline on injuries to key players, mostly notably Spain midfielder Rodri, who won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award earlier this year. Rodri, who helped Spain win Euro 2024, is not expected back from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee for several months, although he has hinted he could feature at some point this season. “What I want is my players back. The complete squad we had at the beginning of the season. My regret is that we don’t have these and not needing new ones,” Guardiola told reporters on Friday. “We have known it from the beginning but Rodri is a Ballon d’Or player. We are playing without the best player in England last season. That is the problem. “Not one other team plays with a central midfielder who has a Ballon d’Or. It is difficult. The moment he comes back, we will be strong again. We will be a good team. “Of course, we still have to try and play the same way and to win. Sooner or later we are going to be back.” With City mired in such a woeful period, the champions have been linked with new signings in the January transfer window. On the day City announced record Premier League revenues of £715 million ($903 million). Guardiola didn’t rule out the possibility when it was put to him that reinforcements were needed to save their season. “If we need players then we go to the transfer market but I don’t know who is around,” he said. “Massive congratulations on the accounts because the club must be sustainable. That doesn’t mean we have big resources to buy whatever we want, especially with how expensive the transfer market is.” Beating United at the Etihad Stadium this weekend would be a significant boost to Guardiola’s hopes of ending City’s spiral. The Spaniard, who recently signed a new two-year contract, vowed to solve City’s crisis eventually and claimed he was not feeling under pressure. “In our jobs we will always do our best and when the best doesn’t happen you are more uncomfortable than when the situation is going well. As a manager you are in scrutiny for every step of the team,” he said. “But I am fine. I have more thoughts at this moment but what I feel right now is the same as what I’ve said for the last few weeks or month. “We have to shoot more and cut out the mistakes. But we have been in the games. “We have not been consistent for the 90 minutes but I know the reason why. We just have to keep working and moving forward.” Adding to Guardiola’s mounting problems, Swiss defender Manuel Akanji has been ruled out of the Manchester derby with a pelvic injury.Food and Beverages: Attending a concert can be a long and energy-draining experience, and fans often look to refuel with food and beverages before or after the show. Local restaurants, bars, and food vendors near the concert venues experience a surge in customers on concert nights, boosting their sales and revenues. This influx of customers not only benefits these establishments but also creates job opportunities and additional income for local residents.
In addition to innovation and sustainability, China's economic growth in 2024 is being fueled by structural reforms aimed at increasing efficiency and productivity. The government's efforts to streamline bureaucracy, improve regulatory transparency, and enhance market competition are creating a more business-friendly environment that encourages investment and entrepreneurship. These reforms are also helping to address imbalances in the economy and promote more sustainable long-term growth.
US BILLIONAIRE Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, has criticised Australia’s proposed law to ban social media for children under 16 and fine social media platforms of up to A$49.5 million (S$43 million) for companies for systemic breaches. Australia’s centre-left government on Thursday introduced the bill in parliament. It plans to try an age-verification system to enforce a social media age cut-off, some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date. “Seems like a backdoor way to control access to the Internet by all Australians,” Musk, who views himself as a champion of free speech, said in a reply late on Thursday to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s post on X about the bill. Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia’s policy could become one of the most stringent with no exemption for parental consent and pre-existing accounts. France last year proposed a ban on social media for those under 15 but allowed parental consent, while the US has for decades required technology companies to seek parental consent to access the data of children under 13. Musk has previously clashed with Australia’s centre-left Labor government over its social media policies and had called it “fascists” over its misinformation law. In April, X went to an Australian court to challenge a cyber regulator’s order for the removal of some posts about the stabbing of a bishop in Sydney, prompting Albanese to call Musk an “arrogant billionaire”. REUTERSLorain County Commission approves annexation of 142 acres from Pittsfield Township to city of OberlinIn conclusion, the completion of the 1 trillion yuan ultra-long-term special national bond arrangement is a significant milestone in China's economic development journey. By supporting the "Two Heavy" and "Two New" initiatives, these bonds will fuel growth, foster innovation, and lay the foundation for a sustainable and prosperous future. The government's commitment to investing in strategic sectors and projects demonstrates its dedication to building a strong and resilient economy that benefits all segments of society.
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