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Comcast Donates 200+ Laptops to San Joaquin Valley Students and Launches Five New ‘Lift Zones’ to Help Close the Digital Divide

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In an effort to help close the Digital Divide in California, Comcast today donated 200+ laptops to students at El Concilio Academy in Stockton, CA, while also opening five new Lift Zones at several El Concilio California locations to provide free access to high-speed WiFi. As part of its larger digital equity initiative, Comcast also made a cash contribution of $50,000 to El Concilio, California, which is one of the largest community-based, nonprofit social service providers in California’s San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. Comcast’s award-winning Lift Zones program offers free WiFi, powered by a Comcast Business solution, which enables students, seniors, families, and community members to get online and more fully participate in the digital economy. With these new locations, Comcast has now established five Lift Zones in San Joaquin County—and a total of over 150 Lift Zones throughout its California service area. “It’s no secret that having access to high-speed, reliable broadband is even greater today than it was a couple years ago, and I’m grateful to see business partners like Comcast continuing to invest in our underserved communities,” said Jose R. Rodriguez, President & CEO of El Concilio California. “The resources provided by Comcast to our students and families today will have a significant impact on their overall quality of life, help maximize their potential and create lasting change.” “Thank you, Comcast for positively impacting our community through technology services, financial resources, and the launch of new Lift Zones in Stockton.” said Mayor Kevin Lincoln, of Stockton, CA. “Internet access is not a luxury, it is a necessity. I am grateful for Comcast’s continued support in providing these critical tools for our city.” “Closing the digital divide and addressing digital equity remain two of Comcast’s top priorities here in Stockton and across the nation,” said Broderick Johnson, EVP, Digital Equity and EVP, Public Policy, Comcast Corporation. “Programs like Lift Zones and our continued donations to provide digital literacy resources are helping to level the playing field and make sure the Internet is available to everyone who needs it.” Today’s announcement and donation is part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion commitment to reach millions of people with the tools, resources, and skills needed to succeed in a digital world. The Comcast Lift Zones program complements the Internet Essentials program, which since 2011, has helped connect more than 10 million low-income people to the Internet at home. In California, Comcast has connected more than 1.7 million residents, making it the number one state in terms of overall participation in the Internet Essentials program. Comcast continues to be an avid participant in the Federal Government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides eligible people up to a $30/per month credit toward their Internet and mobile services. New and existing Xfinity Internet or Internet Essentials customers can learn more about the program and sign up by visiting: https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/acp/free-internet. About El Concilio California Academies: El Concilio California Academies (ECCA) partners with community groups to build and operate free K-12 public charter schools serving students in the California. ECCA’s system of schools is designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in high school, college, and beyond. For more information or to enroll your student in the new Academy, visit ECCAcademies.org. About El Concilio California: In continual operation for 54 years, El Concilio California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit multi-service agency with the trusted mission to uplift and advocate for California’s marginalized, minority, economically segregated, and communities of color by providing access to crucial services, programs, and resources to over 75,000 individuals and families annually for a whole-person approach to increased physical, psychological, and economic well-being, to help people create better futures for themselves and their families reach their full potential, become leaders to the community, and in turn empower others. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Jon Koriel +1 925-315-2690 jon_koriel@comcast.com

October 27, 2022 04:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time

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Comcast Makes Significant Investments in Fresno, CA to Help Close the Digital Divide

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As part of its ongoing commitment to digital equity, workforce development, and work readiness skills, Comcast today announced the launch of a new “Lift Zone” at Saint Rest Baptist Church, surprising 200 families with free laptops, and investing $200,000 to bring digital equity to the Valley. This new Lift Zone will provide free WiFi access, powered by a Comcast Business solution, to help connect youth and their families, seniors, and community members to the Internet so they can fully participate in educational opportunities and the digital economy. With this new location, Comcast has now established 16 Lift Zones in Fresno County—and a total of more than 150 Lift Zones throughout its California service area. Comcast also donated $25,000 to Saint Rest Baptist Church to help create a new computer lab as well as provide digital literacy training to students, families, seniors, and community members within Fresno. Earlier this year, Comcast also invested $1 million to expand its network to Biola, CA, a rural community in Fresno County, along with opening a Lift Zone at the Biola Community Services District. Through these significant investments and supply of reliable WiFi service at multiple educational and community spaces, in addition to homes and businesses, Comcast has helped thousands get online, bringing the Central Valley a step closer to eliminating the digital divide. Additionally, Comcast announced today at an event with tech apprentices a $200,000 investment in Bitwise Impact, a 501(c)(3) to provide paid apprenticeships to learn technology skills and connect to meaningful technology opportunities in the Central Valley. The donation will help these organizations continue their impactful work in Fresno “For years, Comcast has shown its commitment to supporting low-income families and our community by ensuring they have access to an affordable, fast and reliable Internet connection,” said Pastor D.J. Criner, Pastor of Saint Rest Baptist Church. “We’re proud to partner with Comcast on the opening of this Lift Zone and look forward to the positive benefits it will bring to our Saint Rest community.” “Comcast’s significant investment in Fresno will expand workforce development initiatives and shows their commitment to connecting those who have largely been underserved with life changing opportunities in tech,” said Irma Olguin Jr., board member, Bitwise Impact. “Today’s announcement, and continued Comcast support, will increase access to tech training that supports small businesses, creates future leaders and entrepreneurs from individuals who otherwise would not have seen the tech industry as a place for them.” “Our continued partnership with the St. Rest Baptist Church community and Bitwise is part of our constant work here in Fresno, in which we’re striving to advance digital equity and workforce readiness in communities across the Central Valley,” said Broderick Johnson, EVP, Digital Equity and EVP, Public Policy, Comcast Corporation. “The opening of this new Lift Zone and computer lab at St. Rest and our $200,000 donation to Bitwise allows us to support students, seniors and families and provide them with the tools, skills, and resources they need to get connected and achieve their goals.” Today’s announcement and donation is part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion commitment to reach millions of people with the tools, resources, and skills needed to succeed in a digital world. Comcast’s award-winning Lift Zones program complements the Internet Essentials program, which since 2011, has helped connect more than 10 million low-income people to the Internet at home. In California, Comcast has connected more than 1.7 million residents, making it the number one state in terms of overall participation in the Internet Essentials program. Lastly, Comcast continues to be a proud participant in the Federal Government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides eligible people up to a $30/per month credit toward their Internet and mobile services. New and existing Xfinity Internet or Internet Essentials customers can learn more about the program and sign up by visiting: https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/acp/free-internet About Bitwise Impact Bitwise Impact, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, launched in 2022 with the mission of mobilizing resources and communities to uplift underestimated individuals and/or those coming from a story of poverty. Bitwise Impact partners with mission-aligned organizations to unite resources, and connect community activators with the purpose of removing barriers for individuals aspiring for high-growth, high-wage employment in the tech industry. Beyond supporting partners through financial infusions, Bitwise Impact conducts and shares research to better understand demographics served, and systemic issues preventing upward mobility. All of this is done with the goal of building philanthropic alliances to create an equitable society. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Comcast California Jon Koriel +1 925-315-2690 jon_koriel@comcast.com

October 27, 2022 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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Elsevier and the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Announce the Forthcoming Launch of Genetics in Medicine Open

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The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the only nationally recognized US medical professional organization solely dedicated to improving health through the practice of medical genetics and genomics, and Elsevier, a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, are delighted to announce the January 2023 launch of a new gold open access, online only journal: Genetics in Medicine Open ( GIM Open ), an Official Journal of the ACMG. GIM Open will complement ACMG’s flagship journal Genetics in Medicine ( GIM ), also published by Elsevier, and is designed to meet the evolving needs of the global medical genetics and genomics community and expand its open access publishing options. Published under Creative Commons license, all GIM Open articles will be immediately, permanently, and openly available online for readers to view, download, share, and reuse. This will enable authors to more easily comply with funder and institutional mandates, even as requirements continue to evolve. ACMG’s decision to expand the breadth of its openly available content directly supports its mission to improve personal and public health through the clinical and laboratory practice of medical genetics; advocacy, education, and clinical research programs; and the safe and effective integration of genetics and genomics into all of medicine and healthcare. “I am excited about our new gold open access journal that will be available to anyone, anytime, anywhere in the world independent of financial resources or library access. GIM Open will be an international journal with a focus on medical genetics and genomic medicine including all aspects of therapy,” noted ACMG retiring Chief Executive Officer Maximilian Muenke, MD, FACMG, who led the development of the new journal. “It will be a trail blazer for diversity, equity, and inclusion from a double anonymous review process of manuscripts, to the Editor-in-Chief and an editorial board that truly reflects our society in the United States and around the world. We are fortunate to work with our colleagues Robert D. Steiner, MD, FAAP, FACMG, and Jan Higgins, PhD, ELS, from GIM and our publisher Elsevier on the start of this new venture. As a medical geneticist who thinks that genomic medicine is the present and future of medicine, GIM Open will educate healthcare professionals to contribute to optimal patient care everywhere.” GIM Open’s eminent international editorial board will be led by Editor-in-Chief Bo Yuan, PhD, FACMG, Baylor College of Medicine, an internationally recognized expert in the field. “I am tremendously honored and excited to serve as the founding editor of this new journal that will actively support open science for the medical, scientific and research professionals in a broad range of specialties who comprise our ACMG community,” said Dr. Yuan. “Collectively, members of the editorial board and I are dedicated to the rapid dissemination of high quality, authoritative and cutting-edge medical genetic knowledge both within and beyond the genetics community with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.” Louise Curtis, Senior Vice President, Life Sciences and Social Sciences, Elsevier, commented, “We are extremely pleased to expand our publishing portfolio with ACMG, building on our collaborative partnership with this prestigious society that began in 2022 with publication of GIM. Launching GIM Open strongly aligns with our mission to help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society, and we share the commitment to inclusion and diversity at the heart of this exciting new venture.” GIM Open manuscript processing will include rigorous double anonymous peer review, a rapid submission to publication decision turnaround time, and an expedited publication timeline. Detailed instructions for authors and information regarding open access and publishing fees can be found here. Manuscript submission will open as of October 25, 2022. Papers submitted to GIM may be considered for publication in GIM Open if deemed more appropriate for that journal. It is Elsevier’s intention to submit GIM Open for inclusion in the major abstracting and indexing services at the earliest opportunity. As one of the fastest-growing open access publishers in the world, nearly all of Elsevier's 2,700 journals enable open access publishing, including 600 fully open access journals. In 2021, Elsevier published 119,000 gold or pay-to-publish open access articles, an increase of more than 46% over 2020, making Elsevier one of the largest open access publishers in the world. Notes for editors About Genetics in Medicine Open ( GIM Open ) Genetics in Medicine Open ( GIM Open ) is an open access journal with a broad focus on medical genetics and genomic medicine including all aspects of therapy. It will have a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and will have a double anonymous review process for submitted manuscripts. Positioned as an official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) and the companion journal of Genetics in Medicine, GIM Open aims to be an international journal publishing research studies that advance the knowledge, understanding, and practice of medical genetics and genomic medicine for all continents. GIM Open welcomes submissions of Original Research, Reviews, Commentaries and Brief Reports in the areas of clinical genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, biochemical genetics, reproductive medicine, cancer genetics, pharmacogenomics, clinical trials, population genetics, public health, genome-wide association studies, polygenic risk, bioinformatics, methodologies, clinical implementation, ELSI (ethical, legal and social issues), genetic counseling, and practical standards and guidelines. Manuscripts reporting animal models providing clinically relevant insights into human disease mechanisms and potential therapeutics are also welcome. Manuscripts of candidate disease gene discoveries based on a small cohort size but solidified by a high standard of scientific rigor, validity and reproducibility may be considered. Rare case reports may be considered if they fill a knowledge gap in populations underrepresented in genetics research or experiencing health disparities, or inform exceptionally significant actionability in diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutics. GIM Open promotes studies that include diverse especially under-represented populations. www.gimopen.org About Elsevier and society partnerships Elsevier has long-standing partnerships with over 600 learned societies worldwide, helping them to realize their missions and inspire and support their communities. We pride ourselves on consistently delivering outstanding publishing outcomes through strategic insight, reliable finances, global dissemination, embracing open science and open access, and championing the needs of the communities we jointly serve. www.elsevier.com/societies About American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Founded in 1991, the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) is the only nationally recognized medical professional organization solely dedicated to improving health through the practice of medical genetics and genomics, and the only medical specialty society in the US that represents the full spectrum of medical genetics disciplines in a single organization. The ACMG is the largest membership organization specifically for medical geneticists, providing education, resources and a voice for nearly 2,500 clinical and laboratory geneticists, genetic counselors and other healthcare professionals, nearly 80 percent of whom are board certified in the medical genetics specialties. ACMG’s mission is to improve health through the clinical and laboratory practice of medical genetics as well as through advocacy, education and clinical research, and to guide the safe and effective integration of genetics and genomics into all of medicine and healthcare, resulting in improved personal and public health. www.acmg.net About the Editor-in-Chief Bo Yuan, PhD, FACMG is an Associate Professor of the Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC) and the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). He is also a Division Director of the Clinical Laboratories of HGSC. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Nankai University in China, he came to the United States and completed his PhD training in molecular and human genetics at BCM. He then received the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) fellowship at BCM and was subsequently board-certified in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Clinical Cytogenetics. Dr. Yuan is an active laboratory geneticist and academic researcher with interest in characterizing new mechanisms of human genetic disorders, investigating, developing and implementing tools to improve molecular diagnostics and genomic data interpretation, and enhancing the visibility of genomic medicine in clinical care. He has authored and co-authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. Dr. Yuan is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG). He is also a contributing member of other professional communities, including the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), ClinGen Variant Curation Expert Panel, and ACMG evidence-based guideline (EBG) workgroup. He has also been a longtime reviewer for a number of journals. About Elsevier As a global leader in information and analytics, Elsevier helps researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. We do this by facilitating insights and critical decision-making for customers across the global research and health ecosystems. In everything we publish, we uphold the highest standards of quality and integrity. We bring that same rigor to our information analytics solutions for researchers, health professionals, institutions and funders. Elsevier employs 8,700 people worldwide. We have supported the work of our research and health partners for more than 140 years. Growing from our roots in publishing, we offer knowledge and valuable analytics that help our users make breakthroughs and drive societal progress. Digital solutions such as ScienceDirect, Scopus, SciVal, ClinicalKey and Sherpath support strategic research management, R&D performance, clinical decision support, and health education. Researchers and healthcare professionals rely on our over 2,700 digitized journals, including The Lancet and Cell; our over 43,000 eBook titles; and our iconic reference works, such as Gray's Anatomy. With the Elsevier Foundation and our external Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Board, we work in partnership with diverse stakeholders to advance inclusion and diversity in science, research and healthcare in developing countries and around the world. Elsevier is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. www.elsevier.com Contact Details Elsevier Kiran Dhaliwal - Global Press & Communications Manager newsroom@elsevier.com American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Kathy Moran - Senior Director, Communications and Public Relations kmoran@acmg.net Company Website https://www.elsevier.com/

October 27, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Robots & Pencils Announces Launch of Student Apps to Simplify and Elevate Learner Success

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Today, Robots & Pencils, a digital product company focused on transforming businesses with mobile, web, and frontier technologies, announced the release of its new education product, Student Apps. Concurrently, the company has appointed Ryan Gialames as Head of Product, Edtech, to lead and execute the ongoing strategy and design of Student Apps. Student Apps provides students with a seamless, customized experience that supports each learner’s unique journey. Powered by Salesforce, Student Apps integrates backend systems, including student information systems and learning management system platforms, under a user-centered front end. This multi-app platform is a breakthrough in the educational technology field as its unique method of consolidating all student data eliminates the data silos that normally impede the ability of staff to support students. “Student Apps is designed to meet the needs for institutions focused on providing full support to learners who would like to optimize their existing technological investments, unlock the power of Salesforce and Slack for education, build a journey unique to each learner through automation, connect learners to their community, and deliver innovative programs,” said Tracey Zimmerman, President and CEO of Robots & Pencils. “Our goal is to break current barriers and create new and innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients in the current digital landscape.” Student Apps has already had a successful trial run with Arizona State University. In 2019, ASU and Robots & Pencils partnered to find a way to streamline ASU’s technology in order to better communicate with students. Robots & Pencils created a Slack bot, now available as part of the Student Apps suite, that helps with the onboarding process and cuts down the amount of manual labor required to get students enrolled and engaged with the institution, driving better student outcomes. “Universities often “ship the org chart”, with each department vying for the learner’s time and attention. Combine this with a landscape of disparate edtech technologies and the student experience suffers. Student Apps solve this problem, providing a set of tools to help learners manage the important tasks and milestones that will support their success and connecting them to those who can help, including staff and peers. ” said Gialames. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company like Robots & Pencils to help universities and professional learning providers solve pressing matters and build the optimal learner experience.” Effective immediately, Gialames has stepped into the role of Head of Product for the company’s education technology. In this role, he will be responsible for launching edtech products, such as Student Apps, and bringing them to market while also driving the future innovation of these products. Most recently Gialames served as the Sr. Director, UX/UI at Western Governors University. Previously, he served as the Director in Product Design at Robots and Pencils where he led product strategy and design across all education clients including Arizona State University, University of Texas, Texas Oncourse, and Trilogy Education which was acquired by 2U. Prior to joining Robots & Pencils, Gialames was the Senior Director of Product Strategy and UX at the Carnegie Mellon University backed edtech startup, Acatar, and was Manager of Online Student Experience at Education Management Corporation. Student Apps is now available in the Salesforce Appexchange. The platform has an annual license fee and implementation service fees, and can be configured to suit the needs of the institution. This rollout follows additional growth across industries for Robots & Pencils, who announced an investment from Salesforce Ventures and the company’s partnership with LunaYou, a women-centered maternal wellbeing program created to address the maternity crisis earlier this year. To learn more about Robots & Pencils, please visit www.robotsandpencils.com About Robots & Pencils: Established in 2009, Robots & Pencils is a digital innovation firm founded on the then-contrarian view that mobile would be more transformative than the Internet. Today, in an age of unprecedented technology acceleration, Robots & Pencils helps companies maintain a competitive advantage by developing new digital strategies and products focused on education, financial services, and retail & consumer goods. For more information, please visit robotsandpencils.com. Contact Details N6A for Robots & Pencils Paige Blair robotsandpencils@n6a.com

October 25, 2022 09:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Hong Kong Baptist University-led research identifies Salvia miltiorrhiza extract as potential preventive agent for gastric cancer induced by bile reflux

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 October 2022 - Research led by the School of Chinese Medicine at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has identified cryptotanshinone, a compound extracted from the Chinese herbal medicine Salvia miltiorrhiza, with the potential for the treatment and prevention of gastric cancer associated with bile reflux. The researchers unveiled the mechanism of how bile reflux induces gastritis and gastric cancer. They explained that refluxed bile acids (BAs) lead to the proliferation of pro-inflammation bacteria that promote gastric carcinogenesis, the formation of cancer. Professor Jia Wei, Associate Dean (International Collaboration) of Chinese Medicine and Cheung On Tak Endowed Professor in Chinese Medicine at HKBU, has identified cryptotanshinone with the potential for the treatment and prevention of gastric cancer associated with bile reflux. The research findings have been published in the international scientific journal Advanced Science. Role of bile reflux in gastric cancer unclear Bile, secreted by the liver, is stored in the gallbladder and is released to the duodenum to help digest fat. When the pylorus connecting the stomach and the duodenum is damaged or fails to work properly, bile in the duodenum can enter the stomach, causing gastritis. People with stomach surgery complications, peptic ulcers or gallbladder removal surgery have higher risks of bile reflux. However, the mechanism of how bile reflux induces gastric carcinogenesis remains unclear. Professor Jia Wei, Associate Dean (International Collaboration) of Chinese Medicine and Cheung On Tak Endowed Professor in Chinese Medicine at HKBU, in collaboration with researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, conducted a study on how bile reflux induces gastric carcinogenesis, and looked for new prevention and therapeutic approaches. Professor Jia said: “We unveiled for the first time the underlying mechanism by which bile reflux promoted the development of gastric carcinogenesis. It offers important clinical insights on the development of novel prevention and therapeutic approaches for the disease. Based on the newly discovered mechanism, we identified cryptotanshinone as a potential Chinese medicine-based pharmaceutic agent for the prevention and treatment of gastric carcinogenesis due to bile reflux.” Bile reflux alters gastric environment The research team analysed the gastric juice samples of 50 patients with bile reflux gastritis (BRG group), 50 patients with gastric cancer (GC group) and 45 subjects in the control group using chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques. It was found that the amounts of BAs, the major component of bile, in the gastric juice samples of BRG and GC groups are significantly higher than in the control group. Furthermore, the acidities of gastric juice samples of the BRG group (pH value about 3.5) and the GC group (pH value about 4) are drastically lower than in the control group (pH value about 2). The phenomenon is explained by the fact that BAs are weak acids compared with strong gastric acid, and their influx into the stomach changed the gastric environment by upsetting the normal acid-base balance of the gastric juice. Further investigation found that a specific type of BA, called taurodeoxycholic acid (TDCA), showed a strong positive correlation with pH value of gastric juice samples of the BRG and GC groups. Previous studies showed that bile reflux is closely related to chronic gastric inflammation and gastric carcinogenesis. The researchers thus examined the concentrations of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a pro-inflammation cytokine, in the gastric juice of the 145 subjects above, and found that the BRG and GC groups have LPS concentrations significantly higher than those of the control group. Change in microbiota associates with gastric carcinogenesis As LPS is produced and found in the outer membrane of certain kinds of bacteria, the researchers applied gene sequencing and other techniques and confirmed that LPS-producing bacteria are significantly more abundant in the gastric juice of BRG and CG groups compared to the control group. Among these LPS-producing bacteria, a species called P. melaninogenica had the highest relative abundance. From these experimental results, it is suggested that bile reflux induces significant changes in the gastric environment, alters the gastric microbiota, and results in the development of gastritis and gastric carcinogenesis. The hypothesis was tested with a series of in vitro and in vivo experiments in mice, which confirmed that application of TDCA and LPS promotes gastric epithelial cell proliferation, and induces gastric inflammation. Cellular and molecular analysis revealed that P. melaninogenica promoted gastric inflammation in mice by activating the IL-6/JAK1/STAT3 pathway, a chain of interactions between proteins in a cell involved in processes such as immunity, cell division, cell death, and tumour formation. Cryptotanshinone as potential pharmaceutic agent After unveiling the mechanism of bile reflux-induced gastric cancer, the researchers turned to explore a corresponding preventive and therapeutic approach. They focused on cryptotanshinone, a bioactive compound isolated from the roots of Salvia miltiorrhiza, which is a Chinese herbal medicine that facilitates blood circulation with an anti-inflammatory effect. Cryptotanshinone is also known as an inhibitor of the STAT3 signaling pathway in cells. The researchers tested the effects of cryptotanshinone with a bile reflux mouse model developed through surgery. In a group of eight mice without application of cryptotanshinone, three mice developed gastric lesions 50 weeks after surgery. However, in another group of six mice injected with cryptotanshinone, no obvious gastric lesions were observed. The results suggested that cryptotanshinone has abolished the effects of TDCA and LPS in activating the IL-6/JAK1/STAT3 pathway. “Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that cryptotanshinone is a potential Chinese medicine-based pharmaceutic agent for the prevention and treatment of gastric carcinogenesis due to bile reflux. It provides an alternative strategy for the development of medication which targets on the newly discovered mechanism of how bile reflux induces gastric carcinogenesis,” said Professor Jia. Contact Details HKBU Communication and Public Relations Office Christina Wu hkbunews@hkbu.edu.hk

October 25, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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California College of the Arts Announces $4.7 Million in Gifts to Support Diversity, Equity and Innovation in Arts & Design Fields

California College of the Arts

California College of the Arts (CCA) announces $4.7 million in gifts from four organizations to support diversity, equity and innovation in the arts and design fields. CCA has received a $1 million gift from the Gensler family and a $1 million gift from Gensler, the award-winning global architecture, design and planning firm, to establish the M. Arthur Gensler Jr. Center for Design Excellence. The gifts will extend over ten years with the mission to inspire and support design excellence in architectural education, research and practice while promoting diversity, social justice and environmental sustainability. California College of the Arts (CCA) also announces three additional scholarship programs that support the enrollment of more than 20 students from diverse backgrounds to pursue degrees in the arts and design. These programs are made possible by recent gifts totaling more than $2.7 million from Amazon, Z SUPPLY Foundation, and an anonymous donor. “At California College of the Arts, we know that diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to innovation, and that educating students from diverse backgrounds is essential to realizing the full potential of art and design to positively impact the future of our communities,” said Stephen Beal, president of CCA. “These valued organizations share our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the arts and design, and their investment in CCA’s mission and the potential of our gifted students is significant. Together, we are empowering talented students from historically underinvested communities to focus not only on their education but on becoming creative leaders who will make powerful contributions to shape our world.” CCA invests approximately $16 million annually in scholarships that specifically support enrollment of undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds. For more than 20 years, CCA has directed substantial institutional resources to this purpose. CCA enrolls students from 41 countries and 43 states and is ranked among the top 25 most diverse colleges in the U.S. Among CCA’s current student body, 25% are the first in their families to attend college; 34% are eligible for Pell Grants; and 85% of students receive financial aid or scholarships. M. Arthur Gensler Jr. Center for Design Excellence The multi-faceted M. Arthur Gensler Jr. Center for Design Excellence will support and enrich learning, teaching, and research in CCA’s Architecture Division. With a focus on making design education and practice more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, the Center will support the academic and professional success of students from diverse backgrounds through tuition scholarships, mentoring, and career development support. The first cohort of Gensler Center scholarship recipients will receive awards this year. Curriculum development grants and research fellowships will further CCA’s commitment to connecting students directly to innovative faculty research on the most pressing issues of the day–both social and environmental. The Center also will fund public programs that expose both the students and the wider design community to leading architects, designers, and thinkers. The Center will be led by CCA Dean of Architecture Keith Krumwiede. “Gensler has a long history of supporting and encouraging a more diverse and innovative community in architecture and design, which originated with our late founder Art Gensler,” said Robin Klehr Avia, chair of the Gensler charitable giving fund and a member of Gensler’s board of directors. “Both CCA and Gensler believe the future of design depends on cultivating a multiplicity of ideas and influence. We are proud to honor Art’s legacy by providing faculty support, scholarships, and mentorships within the community and other educational and professional opportunities for a diverse array of CCA students to help them become the design leaders of the future.” “Art was passionate about the profession of design and had a lifelong commitment to diversity. His personal involvement with CCA reflected his desire to support the profession and provide opportunity for the next generation of design talent,” said David Gensler, former co-CEO of Gensler. “The Gensler Family is proud to continue our support for CCA and to honor his spirit of giving.” Art Gensler was a visionary in the architecture and interior design world, believing design should be created from the inside out. Art also believed that architecture not only contributes measurably to the communities and organizations it serves, but also that it has the power to transform everyday life. He served on the board of CCA for 11 years, until his death in 2021. The new Center arrives at a critical point and represents a significant industry and academic partnership to address architecture’s general lack of diversity and to invest in the future of higher education in the arts and design. Nationally, only 7.2% of holders of architecture degrees identified as Black, with Black or African American women making up less than 1% of that, according to 2022 data from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Amazon CCA Scholarships The Amazon CCA Scholarships are providing a total of $100,000 to two CCA students from the Bay Area. One who is studying game arts and another in fashion design will receive $50,000 each, to be awarded over four years. “Amazon works to support students from diverse economic backgrounds in fields that inspire innovation and creativity. We believe deeply in the power of investing in communities where we live and work,” said Sally Kay, regional head of public policy and external affairs for Amazon. “We chose to create these scholarships at the California College of the Arts to celebrate two Bay Area students and to provide opportunities that otherwise may not have been possible for these talented local scholars. Amazon believes that size and scale bring broad responsibility. As a San Francisco employer, this means we work each day to make things better for our customers, our employees, and our communities. While we know there will always be more that we can do, we strive to leave things better than we found them.” Z Supply Foundation Scholarship Z SUPPLY Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the online clothing retailer co-founded by a CCA alum, has pledged $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship in perpetuity and direct cash funding for the first two years of the scholarship, starting in the current 2022-23 academic year. The Z SUPPLY Foundation scholarship at CCA will provide funding support to students who bring diverse experiences, ideas, and creative work to the CCA community as they pursue degrees in fashion, art, and design. “The education I received at CCA was invaluable, giving me the knowledge, skills, and confidence throughout my career in the apparel industry,” said Greg Garrett, co-CEO of Z SUPPLY and CCA class of 1975. “As an expression of gratitude for that experience, and in commitment to the community, Z SUPPLY wants to give back by helping support future designers in their pursuit of degrees at CCA.” Twenty Scholarships from Anonymous Donor A gift of $2.5 million from an anonymous donor based in the Bay Area supports full, four-year scholarships to students of low-income backgrounds. These scholarships cover tuition and on-campus housing and will ultimately fund 20 CCA students over the course of eight years. * * * About Gensler: Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 52 locations across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 1965, the firm serves over 3,300 active clients in virtually every industry. Guided by determined optimism, Gensler believes the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. About Amazon: Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About Z SUPPLY Foundation: With the mantra “We’re all in this together,” Z SUPPLY launched its philanthropic arm, the Z SUPPLY Foundation, in 2021. The foundation is committed to supporting social, environmental, and educational qualified tax-exempt 501(c)3 public charities in the United States. Each year the foundation will have a specific focus. In 2021, the foundation focused its efforts on educational opportunities by allocating 100% of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday proceeds to creating specifically tailored Z SUPPLY Foundation scholarships. ### About California College of the Arts: Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) educates students to shape culture and society through the practice and critical study of art, architecture, design, and writing. Benefitting from its San Francisco Bay Area location, the college prepares students for lifelong creative work by cultivating innovation, community engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Contact Details Landis Communications Inc. Gretchen Krueger +1 925-914-0102 gretchen@landispr.com Company Website https://www.cca.edu/

October 19, 2022 06:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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Volatus Aerospace Expands into UK with the Acquisition of iRed® Remote Sensing, a Leading Thermographic Survey Company

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") announced today that it has signed an arm’s length definitive agreement dated Oct 17, 2022 to acquire iRed Limited, a drone services and training company based in Emsworth, England (“iRed”). This acquisition provides a foundation for continued growth in the region and reinforces Volatus’ overall thermographic capabilities. “We began our expansion in the UK earlier this year with the addition of a seasoned business development executive, Steve Emerson, to build our presence and provide regional leadership. iRed is an established brand with a solid base of resources from which to grow that will enhance our global capabilities in thermography,” said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace. “Thermography is in high demand in verticals like public safety, forestry, infrastructure, and agriculture. These use cases are only growing as drone capabilities mature and there is higher demand to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through early detection via thermographic imaging.” Founded in 2001, iRed started as a company specialized in infrared technologies, training, and services. While infrared training and inspection remains a core competency of the company, the advent of drones provided enhanced opportunity for thermography, which ultimately led to the expansion of the company into a variety of drone related services, equipment sales, and a diversified customer base. iRed is targeting year-end revenues of $1M with an EBITDA margin of 7%. “I’m very proud of what iRed has accomplished over the past 20 years,” said Ray Faulkner, President of iRed. “Joining Volatus will provide us with the resources necessary to take our company to the next level. We look forward to expanding our product offering, growing our service business, and pushing our training programs to the larger global market. Volatus Aerospace shares our commitment to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint, and we look forward to what we can accomplish together.” Under the terms of the agreement, Volatus will make an equity investment of £100K in iRed in exchange for newly issued shares (treasury shares) that will represent 51% of all outstanding shares. The investment will be used by iRed for ongoing expansion activities. The transaction is scheduled to close October 31 st, subject to board of director, regulatory, and TSX approvals. Volatus will assume over all long-term debt obligations of £221K and the seller is subject to operational and financial metric as defined in the definitive agreement, at one year anniversary, the iRed investor(s) will have an option to sell remaining 49% for up to £125K in exchange of Volatus shares at a valuation of $0.65 per share or 12 months anniversary price, whichever is lower. This news marks another geographic expansion for Volatus following the announcement of their joint venture in Latin America in June of this year as well as their commitment toward offering green solutions to their clients. About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout North America and growing into Latin America and globally. Volatus serves civil, public safety, and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, as well as R&D, design, and manufacturing. Through our subsidiary, Volatus Aviation, we are introducing green and innovative drone solutions to supplement and replace traditional aircraft and helicopters for long-linear inspections such as pipeline, energy, rail, and cargo services. Volatus is committed to carbon neutrality; the fostering of a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace; and responsible governance. Forward-Looking Statement This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information and forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding: (i) the business plans and expectations of the Company; and (ii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data and operating plans, strategies, or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Company, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information and forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the commercialization of drone flights beyond visual line of sight and potential benefits to the Company; and meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Abhinav Singhvi +1 833-865-2887 abhinav.singhvi@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

October 18, 2022 06:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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38-Year Printing Veterans Larry and Tami Jacobs Grow Sales After Buying New Minuteman Press Franchise in Carson City, NV

Minuteman Press International Inc

For Minuteman Press franchise owners Larry and Tami Jacobs, the printing industry is not new. “Our background prior to franchising with Minuteman Press was … wait for it … printing and graphics. Tami has been in the industry her whole life with parents who also spent their entire careers in the industry. Larry jumped in to printing shortly after marrying Tami in 1985. Together, we started our first business in 1987 and we’ve been at it ever since. While the majority of franchisees are coming from a different background altogether, we decided to go with the tried and true. Rather than starting over from scratch we sold our prior printing business and home in another state, moved to Carson City, and opted to partner with Minuteman Press for the brand recognition and the support that comes from within.” That partnership of Larry and Tami’s experience with the Minuteman Press franchise system has created a win-win scenario and generated significant sales growth for Minuteman Press in Carson City, Nevada, a brand new location at 444 East William Street, Unit #1, that Larry and Tami opened in July 2021. Larry and Tami explain, “Having been in the industry for nearly 38 years, we were blown away by the training and support we have received from Minuteman Press. In some aspects it was a refresher but in other areas it was completely new to us. We had not previously done a lot of promotional products, and dye sublimation and using a heat press were new to us. We have embraced the new products and are actively marketing those items.” “We’ve been learning new equipment with the signage, apparel, and all of the details involved with EDDM and direct mail marketing. It has been fun. We would not be where we are without the training and support provided by Minuteman Press.” -Larry & Tami Jacobs, Owners, Minuteman Press, Carson City, NV Standing Out in Carson City According to Larry and Tami, “Carson City is a family-friendly, small-business oriented town that is welcoming and still has a small town feel to it. We have enjoyed getting to know other business people in our community and find that they are all very supportive of each other, our town and community.” They continue, “When meeting with clients, this is what we tell them. We can help grow your business by providing personalized and branded business cards, flyers, posters, stationery, banners, apparel, and much more—we are your one-stop-shop for all your printing and promotional requirements. Plus, we specialize in direct mail marketing and advertising. Anything you can put a name, logo, or image on—Minuteman Press in Carson City can produce. We design, print, and promote YOU!” Larry and Tami add, “Our experience in the industry coupled with the latest in technology and production sets us apart. We are able to produce high quality, top of the line products in a lightning speed turnaround time in-house. As several in our community have told us, ‘There’s no one like you in the area.’ We promise. We deliver.” Growing the Business In order to grow the business, Larry and Tami use a combination of marketing strategies. “We have used in person, direct mail and email marketing campaigns as well as networking. We also have a strong presence on Google and solid word of mouth with both current clients and former clients from our previous business. These all add up to great online and offline referrals.” Minuteman Press in Carson City also has a healthy mix of products and services to get the job done for clients in their community. “Currently, our most high-demand products are political yard signs and walk cards, direct mail (both printing and mailing – all done in-house), large format printing, and apparel. We have aligned with several political brokers and that bring us a large variety of work in all aspects of our business – printing, direct mail, promotional products, and apparel. We have had quite a bit of growth with apparel in general. When word gets out that you can get it done and done well, the business finds you.” They offer this tip for local businesses. “Direct mailing to get your name out there is one of the best ways to reach potential clients to let them know you are there and open for business. With so many businesses shut down by the pandemic for so long, it is important to let your community know that you are still there and ready to serve them. Anything branded is very effective as well.” “As much as we are all glued to screens these days, there’s still just something about seeing your name and logo in print. Remember how you felt the first time you held your very own printed business card? That’s what I mean. There are some things that just work better as a printed piece as opposed to something online. Print is still the best media to communicate who you are and to get your message out to the world.” -Larry & Tami Jacobs Rewards & Advice for Others For Larry and Tami, the care they have for their clients is clearly evident when they are asked about the rewards of owning their business. “The rewards in this industry are seeing your clients shine because we took their pieces and made them into something presentable. I’ve gone to events where we printed all of the campaign materials, signs, apparel, and more. When you see everything come together in brand and theme, it really makes the client stand out and look good. And at the end of the day, that feels good and right.” They continue, “We have helped so many clients to get their projects turned around and completed on impossible deadlines. It’s an awesome feeling to make things happen. Whether it’s a small ‘copies of Great Grandma’s cookbook’ project or a large corporate multi-piece project, we give our best to help our clients look their best.” As for what advice the 38-year printing industry veterans would give to others, Larry and Tami share, “Follow the protocol, do the steps that need to be done. Stick with it. It works.” For more information on Minuteman Press in Carson City, NV, visit their website: https://minuteman.com/us/locations/nv/carson-city/ Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and see Minuteman Press franchise reviews at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com Contact Details Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

October 17, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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7 Best Essay Writing Services in Canada: TOP Rated Cheapest Companies

Montreal Writing Solutions

Like many other special crafts, writing comes in various forms. In its poetic form, it possesses shrewd meanings with compressed words. In its prosaic form, the plainness of language with clear its message also thrills the mind. But then, academic writing is a different ball game entirely. Because while still pleasing, the writer must be effective with his craft based on its rules of engagement. The sad thing is that not all students are great word-weavers. So, essays and research papers don’t come easy for them. As a student, perhaps you resonate with this point. Some do not speak English as their primary language. Others can speak and write in English but do not know the first thing about research or professional writing. But guess what? Help is not far away. If you are a student in Canada, some writing services are ready to assist you with expert essay writing services that position you as an A-grade student. Basically, you do not need to struggle. Some essay writing services in Canada can help your academic pursuits. And we have made it a duty to highlight the 7 best essay writing services in Canada. That is because many frustrated students fall prey to fraudulent, unreliable, and unnecessarily costly folks who pose as writing companies on the internet. So, to save you stress, we have curated this efficient list of Canada's best essay writing services. 99Papers - the best essay writing service overall. Studdit - professional writers from Toronto. PaperCoach - last-minute paper writing company. EssayPro - cheapest essay writing service in Canada. 1Essay - trusted company from Montreal. SpeedyPaper - fastest Canadian writers to hire. MyAdmissionEssay - reliable paper writing service in the North America. Note that these services were not chosen haphazardly. They were thoroughly screened through several relevant filters, i.e., excellent customer interaction and support, premium quality delivery, prompt delivery, originality of content, and most importantly, their pricing. So, you can be sure you’re getting the best experience ordering essays from them. TOP 7 Essay Writing Services in Canada #1. 99Papers 99Papers holds the record as the best essay writing service in Canada. And so many facts and figures attest to this claim. The many positive reviews of their past and present customers, which litter the internet, is a good place to start on their excellent reputation. Thus, before anyone gets to order from them, they have a track record with clients who see their work as great enough to be rated so high. Talking of their writing, they are always ready to deliver exceptional writing services when you order from them. And guess what? Their delivery rate is super-fast as well. This is perhaps why many of their old clients have become repeat customers. If you ask why their work is always top-notch, the secret lies in the quality of their writers. They have a team of professional writers recruited through a rigorous and thorough screening procedure. And these specialists are vast in the academic sphere. In fact, they are alumni of reputable universities in the world. Thus, if you give your essay to them to handle, you can go to bed knowing it is in good hands. 99Papers, thus, provides you with standard, top-writer, and native-writer options to pick from when you order an essay on their platform. Their website welcomes you with a phrase tag that says, "high-quality essay writing service made affordably". And rightfully so. Because this has been the experience of many customers who order from them. They bring their best to the table always with the lowest fee for you to pay. With just $9.95 per page and a 15-day delivery timeline, you can get an excellent essay written from scratch, plagiarism-free, and ready to be submitted. Many attest that this price is quite low, and few companies can compete with it in the market. Further, coupled with fair pricing, many price-slashing opportunities make clients keep coming back to them. For example, 99Papers offers 15% discounts to students around the back-to-school period. And with them, you also stand a chance to win a free essay. Alongside these are many unlimited and free-of-charge revisions guaranteed for all their customers and clients. Upon request, you can also get a standard plagiarism report for an additional fee. In addition to the stellar services that 99Paper affords you, you also get to interact with responsible and responsive customer support. This company takes customer satisfaction seriously. Thus, they ensure that all clients who walk through the doors of their website and order from them enjoy the best experiences. Hence, there is 24/7 available customer support service for you. And if you are not satisfied with their work, you could get up to a full refund guaranteed. #2. Studdit Studdit is that one place you need to go, and all your writing needs will be sorted fast, especially if you are a student in Canada. Reaching out to Studdit is perhaps one of the best decisions you can make in your career and academic venture. This company comprises professional writers in Toronto. And these experts are hands-on to get your essays written in no time. Whether as a high schooler, undergraduate, Master's candidate, or PhD candidate, they are ready to take your writing task requirements, assess them, and craft an original content essay for you as and when you need it. What makes them stand out in the market? Many have been in a dilemma to pick between the seamlessness of their service or their pricing. However, both make up the magic wand that keeps clients visiting the steps of the Studdit website day in and day out. Their website is easy to operate. And what this means is that the user interface is user-friendly. Hardly would you be the customer who does not know how to navigate their path on the Studdit website. Everything is carefully set and designed to help you have a unique yet stressless journey of visiting them for the first time and ordering from them. Further, their pricing in the market positions them as one of the leading essay writing services in Canada. It is one of the reasonable prices with which you can get a high-grade essay. With a starting price of $13, you enjoy all the perks that those who order essays on this platform enjoy. And quite interestingly, they offer some form of VIP services for their customers who wish to enjoy more quality service in some areas of their offerings. This has a slightly higher price compared to the standard pricing for essay orders. For $14.99, you can have access to this service. However, this is not the only feature that results in a higher price when you order. Other things like the deadline of the essay also affect the price. Even with the price increase, many customers find themselves falling in love with the services of Studdit. And a major element responsible for this is the quality of the write-up essay. Their top-notch essays endear a lot of their customers. And these essays are handled by their army of specialist writers. These experts are native English speakers and are experienced in academic writing. So, irrespective of the type of writing and the academic level it is meant for, they are always ready to deliver an exceptional job. That is, the essay you requested to be submitted at a high school or before a PhD supervisor is in capable hands, giving you a high-grade-worthy essay. #3. PaperCoach PaperCoach, in Canada, sure has a name in the student community. And this is because it has processed over 30,000 orders as an essay writing service. Every day, there is a flock of customers on their website. This huge number of orders is a sign, though. It points to the fact that they do a good job and keep their customers happy. It also shows that they have enough writers to handle their platforms' consistent requests for essays. Their website shows over 1,300 expert writers with a satisfaction rate of 98%. Thus, in both numbers and quality of their writing specialists, PaperCoach possesses bragging rights in the industry. Another aspect of their services that makes them a reliable service in the industry is the range of their offerings. PaperCoach can take on any form of writing that is posted to them. That is, be it dissertations, theses, research papers, term papers, course works, case studies, and book reviews. Interestingly, they also offer career development-related writings such as personal statements and cover letters. And with every essay you order from them, you can be assured of expert-level attention to detail. Many a customer of this company has set up their booth with them for all their writing needs due to the excellence of the work and promptness of the delivery. The PaperCoach pricing is quite a unique one. And it is one of the cheapest you will find in Canada. They offer their essay writing services at $7.99 for a High School paper. That is, for a 14-day delivery timeline. This price range extends to $66 for an admissions essay in 6 hours. This shows an important fact – that this essay writing service can deliver excellent essays within 6 hours. And this includes PhD work and other types of academic papers. Thus, they can work with short timelines. Little wonder they are referred to as the writing company with the last-minute writers. However, this also means that the pricing is dynamic on their platform. And a special request for a much shorter deadline equals more money to be paid for their services. Other things could result in a higher price for an order. And for PaperCoach, some of these things include the special request for a pro writer. And that usually jerks up the price by 25% more than the initial price. #4. EssayPro Welcome to the pro world of essays. As its name suggests, EssayPro prides itself on a rich team of professional writers who are always ready to assist students struggling with their essays in Canada. This is a major feature that sets them apart in the market; their writers. The thorough process of choosing these writing specialists communicates value for clients' needs. When hiring their writers, they do not leave any stone unturned. They ensure that before you can join them, you have all it takes to measure up to their standard and keep up with the consistent orders that would e coming your way. Thus, they conduct test assignments and put trial periods in place for their writers. During this period, they observe and monitor such writers' excellence, consistency, and performance before fully assimilating them into their army of experts. And the goal of this is to consistently ensure top-notch work for their customers. It goes without saying, then, that if you are in Canada and looking to hire a writer for your essays, EssayPro would be a great place to go. And besides, they also provide you with an easy-to-use website where you can order your essays. The process for ordering is pretty simple. All you have to do is fill out the form. The form typically includes the type of essay you are writing, the topic, the academic level, and the length of the essay. And if you would like the writer to flow with the pattern of your previous writing styles, you could supply your previous essays. After this, you could get to chat with your preferred writer based on how their field aligns with yours. Then, after much deliberation, you could place an order by paying for the essay. That's all. Furthermore, the pricing for a page of a high school essay starts at $10.8. And based on a lot of factors, it is regarded as the cheapest essay writing service in Canada. Note, though, that this price increases depending on other factors and specifications of the order. These include the paper's academic difficulty level, the essay's length, and the deadline. However, with all these prices, one thing you can be sure of is excellence delivered to you at the end of the work. Their price dynamics do not affect the quality of the work put out. Thus, your mind can be at rest. #5. 1Essay 1Essay provides a first-class, affordable essay writing service. Company based in Montreal. This means that their service aims to deliver consistently stellar essays to all who order from them in Canada and other countries. They write your paper from scratch. That is, they deliver original content that is 100% plagiarism-free. Similarly, they ensure that all their essays go through thorough and adequate editing before submitting them to you. So, as far as their service is concerned, it is positioned to bring you the best piece of writing for any of your academic writing needs. 1Essay boasts proficient writers and editors. These specialists are a blend of both native English speakers and ESL writers. They also are a team of professionals who own a Master's or PhD degree. Thus, you are paying top writers in the industry to handle your writing for you. Another key factor that endears 1Essay to many of its customers is professionalism. This is specifically reflected in customer service. You have access to their customer success and support team, which provides you with everything you need information-wise throughout your journey with them. They are a 24/7 support arm of the company. And they are always ready to give you an update on your essays. They are also keen to assist you with other inquiries such as "how to order", "how to make payments", the types of writing services they render, etc. 1Essay is renowned for its discretion in handling customer details. They promise secure transactions. It is safe when you interact with their website and input your details. When you make payments for your essay order, you can expect that your information will not be found on any random website on the internet. Your identity is safe as they keep a strict anonymity policy towards their clients. All these great features of 1Essay have culminated in the retention of 90% of their customers over the years. And with over 8 years in the market, supplying students with premium quality homework and essays, they have proven to know their onions. And with just $9 per page and a 15-day deadline, you can order an essay from them and enjoy all these benefits. Note that this price sometimes goes up based on your writer's preference or request for other additional services, such as a copy of sources and a plagiarism report. #6. SpeedyPaper SpeedyPaper is one of the best essay writing services in all of Canada. And their essays are characterized by speed. Just as their name suggests, they afford you the luxury of writing your essay in the quickest time possible. So, if you are looking for the fastest Canadian writers to hire, search no more. SpeedyPaper is your one-stop shop for anything speedy essay delivery. And the most interesting thing about their essays is that they are flawless. As much as they are delivered promptly, the quality of the writing is maximally preserved. So, you can rest assured to get original content written just for you. Similarly, their excellence cuts across the board with all other services they render. They do not only write essays; they also provide sister services. That is, if you need a professional to edit, re-write, proofread, or even mark your essay or homework, you can reach out to SpeedyPaper. And you would get a response fast and get your job delivered swiftly. All these are due to their high-quality expert writers who create exceptional magic on all orders they get per time. The company pumps a lot of energy into hiring the right writers. And that sure tells on the delivery of tasks and consistency of results. Also, SpeedyPaper pricing is affordable. The least price for most of their essays is $11. And just like many other essay writing services, the fee changes based on the peculiarities of the order requirements. However, you can be sure of free revisions included in the base fee. And if, for some reason, you choose to ask for a refund, you can contact the customer support team who work round the clock. This same team oversees the revisions. So, you can reach out to them for that as well. #7. MyAdmissionEssay Are you in Canada? And are you getting ready for college life? Then MyAdmissionEssay is here for you. This is one of the most reliable writing services in Canada. And interestingly, they do not only write college admission essays. They also write different kinds of papers, and that is for all levels. That is, they write dissertations, theses, term papers, course works, high school essays, case studies, research papers, and even personal statements. This company has gained widespread acceptance by students in Canada and other world regions. No wonder they have processed and fulfilled over 141,000 orders since their inception. A more ear-tingling fact is that they also have over 30,000 returning clients. And if you are wondering how they manage to get all these orders adequately catered for, their 3,500 degree-holding writers are more than capable of taking your essay from where it is to where you need it to be. Further, MyAdmissionEssay prices are also fair compared to other essay market prices. It is pegged at a starting price of $14 per page. And that price could be pushed up by the timeframe for delivery, type of service, and academic level. To get access to this price and other goodies that the platform offers, you are required to go to their website. There you would be asked to fill your order f. After which you would fill in your details and make a payment. As simple as that. To cap it all up, a couple of special offers are open to customers of MyAdmissionEssay. And notable among them is the 5% and 10% welcome discount bonus for those who first join the platform. This works for orders above $500 and $1000, respectively. Also, you could choose your precious writer to work on your new order. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is it legitimate use an essay writing companies help in Canada? Yes. It is absolutely safe and legitimate to use essay writing companies in Canada. By ordering from them, you are not committing any illegal act. Well, that is inasmuch as you are ordering from reliable sites. And the ones highlighted and explored above are the 7 best essay writing services in Canada. With them, you can be sure that any work you order and get delivered to you would not be breaking any law or putting you in trouble. Rather, it would position you as an A-list student in your academic venture. That is, such an essay would put a smile on your face when graded by your supervisor. Usually, the issue of legitimacy and safety of the customer arises when you order from fake essay-writing websites. These fraudulent folks submit plagiarized content and essays in the name of the original ones. And that raises a flag with certain licensed software and your professor. Also, these wrong platforms do not care about your anonymity once you submit your details to them. And that is not safe for you. So, make sure you order from the companies on our list above instead. There, your information is secure. What Is the best Canadian essay writing service? For this one, you do not have to think long and hard. 99Papers always takes the trophy for best Canadian essay writing service. Their service quality, customer satisfaction, prompt delivery, reasonable pricing, and originality of written essays culminate to rank them this high as the crème-de-la-crème of all essay writing services in the country. And as you probably have guessed, yes, they have thousands of customer reviews to attest to this claim. All you have to do is go to a site like Trust Pilot or Site Jabber, and you will be hit with high ratings and numerous positive comments about the excellence of 99Paper's writing services. As noted on their website, only high-quality essays come from them. They pump their energy into recruiting the best writers in the market. These specialists are experienced fellows in the writing space. They know what it takes to craft creative, thorough, and convincing academic essays. So, irrespective of your level, they can take on your writing need, assess its requirements, and take it to where it needs to be with their magic wand. So, are you looking for the best essay writing service to order from in Canada? Here is your answer. 99Papers is that place to check out right away. What Is the cheapest essay writing provider in Canada? EssayPro is arguably the cheapest when it comes to essay writing in Canada. Their essay offerings start at $10.8. And based on the industry standard, that is pretty cheap. In fact, cheaper than most essay writing services in Canada. Howbeit, EssayPro does not joke with the level of excellence that they churn out per time. Over the years, they have been a great advocate for excellent client delivery by practicing it themselves. And they sure offer way more for the low price that their essays are set at. Proof of this is the quick time frame that their writers turn in tasks. Further, that EssayPro is the cheapest essay provider does not mean that their services are streamlined. They have a wide range of writing service offerings. Some are homework assistance, course works, term papers, personal statements, dissertations, etc. These services are attended to by expert writers who work on their platforms. They are not mere or random word stringers. They are exceptional fellows recruited through a strict verification process and skill competency. Thus, they are reliable hands to take charge of your essays. How to find a professional essay writer to hire online? What was once a tough job has now become as easy as searching on the internet. Finding a professional essay writer to hire online can sometimes be daunting. But it does not have to be. We have sorted that for you by carefully curating this list of Canada's 7 best essay writing services. So, the process is now easy. Simply choose one out of all the above-mentioned companies and hire from them. You see, all their writers are exceptional and finger-ready to type out the best essay for you in no time. Inasmuch as you are ready to hire, they are ready to work on your task. Many have fallen victim online. By seeking writers to hire online, they have been victims of fraudulent or fake website owners who pose as such. But his does not have to be your case. Everything you need has been adequately provided for in this article. Go through each of the platforms. Understand their unique selling points and what drives them as a business. Consider their service offerings. Check out anyone that piques your interest. And others from that essay writing service. Easy peasy. Who can write my essay for me faster? Just as the name suggests, SpeedyPaper is an online writing service that combines a rare mix of speed and excellence in their writing deliveries to their clients. Moreover, they prioritize their prompt deliveries of your order. So, on days when you need someone to deliver your essay on a super-fast level, you know who to consult now. Their outstanding team of writing professionals is always on edge to give lightning-speed efficiency to any work they receive. And they do this without compromising the quality of your essay. So, you do not have to worry about sacrificing the excellence of content on the altar of speedy delivery. All ends are covered in the package delivered. SpeedyPaper has successfully won the heart of many a customer. And the trick is their several discount options despite the mind-blowing delivery they offer. Here are a few of their discount offers. First-time order is 11% off on your order. The referral offer is a 10% discount on every friend you invite that join. Your friend also benefits from 10% off. On Labor Day, there is a 15% discount offer. Further, there is an offer for 12% off on Youth Day. And Independence Day attracts 15% off. Now let's sum up Have you ever flown in an airplane before? Have you ever been driven by a bus driver? Have you ever been on a boat? What did the three experiences feel like? I bet you had a pilot at the controls, a driver at the steering, and a captain on your boat. Do you remember how safe you felt, knowing that the person in charge of the transportation vessel knows their onions? That is exactly how you will feel when you give your essays to professional writers to work on for you. You would not have to worry about an extra day on your grade. This is because your essay would be tailor-made to your requests and written to ensure the finest mark for you as a student. So, what are you waiting for? Do not waste an extra day contemplating what could perhaps be the smartest choice you would make as a student in a high school, university, or postgraduate studies. Instead, reach out to the best essay writing services listed above. This article has specially curated this platform just for you. So, take advantage of this opportunity and reach out to them today! Contact Details Montreal Writing Solutions Erica Blunt canadian@legitwritingservice.com

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