Day: August 19, 2022

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Tim Davis Announces Montauk Oceanfront Price Reduction to $16.5M

Amongst a collection of luxurious Hampton homes, this designer beach house capitalizes on its iconic locale and ocean views in the most glorious way

Oceanfront

Oceanfront

MONTAUK, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Principal interior designer and architect Thierry Despont is well known for creating luxurious spaces that blend comfort and warm sophistication. So when his clients decided to renovate their oceanfront haven, they called on him to elevate the already lovely home. “Imagine moving into a turnkey oceanfront residence by none other than Thierry Despont, the French architect and interior designer involved with such storied properties as the Carlyle Hotel,” asks preeminent listing broker Tim Davis of Corcoran. “Sequestered on nearly 1.5 acres, 180 feet of pristine Atlantic Ocean, this stunning Montauk hideaway awaits its new chapter at the end of a long-gated drive.”

“This is one of the most extraordinary houses in the Hamptons, thanks to its incredible location,” says Thierry Despont. “With Daryl and Steve, we have completely transformed the original house to be the most unique beach house in the Hamptons. We created a double- height living room with a wooden ceiling reminiscent of the hull of a wooden boat. When you are in the house, you feel on the edge of the world, miles away from the bustle of Manhattan connected to nature.”

From the moment you enter this iconic beach house, it’s all about the views. The double-height great room with a wall of clerestory windows floods the room and illuminates throughout while allowing one to soak in the water views. Oversized sliding doors open up to an oceanside deck where one can enjoy alfresco living with the beguiling ocean breeze. Every room of the three-bedroom, four-bath estate is strategically placed to enjoy the endless captivating ocean views. Luxurious with understated elegance, the home features custom cabinetry, beautiful wood floors, high-quality finishes, and appliances.

When night calls, the primary suite draws homeowners upstairs to their own secluded wing. The voluminous suite features dual walk-in closets, a spa-esque ensuite with radiant heated floors and onyx surfaces. The private deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is ideal for soaking in sunsets and sunrises.

Outdoors several decks and covered spaces provide ample space to entertain amongst the lush setting. Cool off in the large heated gunite pool or wander down a private pathway to the beach. A mere minutes from the famous Gurney’s resort, premier shopping, fine dining, and world-class golf facilities, this beach house appeals to the most discriminating tastes.

216 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954 is offered at $16,500,000.

For more information and a private showing, please contact:

Tim Davis, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Thomas P. Davis, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Corcoran Group Real Estate

Corcoran Group Real Estate
24 Main Street Southampton, NY 11968
T: +1 631.702.9211 or +1 516.356.5736
E: tgdavis@corcoran.com
W: www.timdavishamptons.com

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Lawyers ask for investigation of terminally ill Peng Lei member to be suspended

A group of Vietnamese lawyers defending Le Thu Van, a member of the Peng Lei Buddhist House Church, have sent a petition to the authorities of Long An province asking them to suspend their investigation due to her poor health.

In the written request to the provincial People’s Procuracy and the Investigation Security Agency of Long An Police Department on Tuesday, the group of five lawyers suggested the agencies reconsider their decision to investigate her.

Van was charged with “abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State, the legitimate rights and interests of organizations and individuals” according to Article 331 of the Criminal Code.

In June, the Investigation Security Agency of Long An province’s Police Department separated Van’s case from those of six other church members because of her absence, although the 65-year-old handed herself in to police the following month.

In July the other six members of the Peng Lei Buddhist House were sentenced to a combined 23 years and six months in prison on charges of “abusing democratic freedoms” under Article 331 of the Criminal Code.

The lawyer’s petition for leniency in Van’s case said “Mrs. Le Thu Van’s cancer is in the final stage and her life is only counted in days.”

Lawyer Dao Kim Lan, one of a group of five licensed lawyers to defend Ms. Van, told RFA Van’s cancer has spread and she is very weak.

“So our team of lawyers requested [investigators] temporarily suspend the investigation and terminate the case according to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code and the Criminal Code: Those people suffering from a fatal disease will be entitled to temporary suspension of investigation during the investigation phase, temporary suspension of prosecution during the prosecution phase, temporary suspension of trial during the trial phase and temporary suspension of serving prison term after being convicted,” Lan said.

One of the points in clauses of Article 29 of the 2015 Criminal Code on “Basis for exemption from criminal responsibility” states that “A criminal offender might be exempt from criminal responsibility [if] the offender has a fatal disease during the process of investigation, prosecution, or trial and no longer poses a threat to society.”

Cancer is defined as a serious disease that can affect the patient’s life according to the definition in a government decree in 2014.

Le Thu Van surrendered to the authorities on the morning of July 28 after going to treatment for rectal cancer. Long An police allowed her to return to Peng Lei Buddhist House Church but banned her from going out.

At a morning meeting on Aug. 16 while Van was being fingerprinted and interrogated, investigator Nguyen Xuan Du made note that the written request had been received and asked the lawyers to provide her medical records, which they handed over the next day.

Talking about the possibility of Long An province authorities suspending the investigation and terminate the case against her, lawyer Dao Kim Lan said:

“The authorities of Long An province will decide what to do depending on their subjective will. They know about Le Thu Van’s health condition because the medical records have been in the case file for a long time.”

The group of lawyers said that the local police had issued a summons to request their client to be present at 8:00 a.m. on Aug. 16 at the Duc Hoa District Police headquarters. However, she did not have the strength to leave the house to work with the police, the lawyers said in the written request.

State-controlled media quoted police as saying Van used many offensive words, inciting the crowd in front of the Duc Hoa district police station. She was angry that the police were helping the family of a girl called Diem My who left home to join the church against her parents’ wishes in 2019. Police summoned the girl for working illegally and handed her over to the police.

Police accused Van of shouting “Duc Hoa district police abduct people and do not release them!” They also said Van’s behavior included trouble-making, illegally filming at police headquarters, using slanderous words, insulting the reputation of the Duc Hoa district police and making video clips to post on social media.

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Philippines-Based Chinese International School Manila & Domuschola International School Enter Into Strategic Partnership With Global Schools Foundation

The award-winning GSF schools provide world class education in International Baccalaureate with placements to world’s top universities.

Global School Foundation

Global School Foundation

SINGAPORE, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CISM and DIS, two highly reputed IB schools in Manila have entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation (GSF), whose schools offer high performance IB programmes.

GSF has a 20 year history in the field of education, and operates a network of 35 highly-acclaimed and premium international schools in 10 countries, offering best in class education to nearly 31,500 students from over 70 nationalities.

As part of the GSF network, Manila-based Chinese International School Manila (CISM) and Domuschola International School (DIS) will have access to GSF’s strong academic excellence model incorporating the best of innovative education practices, modern teaching and learning, with an emphasis on skills-based learning. GSF schools have delivered exceptionally strong academic outcomes with over 92 students gaining IB World topper and Near-perfect scorer over the last 10 years.

“This strategic collaboration will help CISM & DIS – already among the top schools in the Philippines –  to build upon their foundations as 21st century schools with high academic rigour and enable them to better meet the aspirations of Millennial parents and nurture their Generation Alpha children into Global Citizens,” said Mr Atul Temurnikar, Co-Founder and GSF Chairman.

Focused on full K12 education, the GSF network emphasises strong inter-school collaboration between students and teachers. GSF provides 21st century holistic education together with innovative and personalised learning in a technologically-advanced environment that prepares students to become Global Citizens. The GSF schools are known for their global-mindedness and diversity while balancing the richness of local traditions.

“Through this partnership, our IB schools shall benefit from access to GSF’s global education best practices, strong technological systems and international interaction and cooperation with similar schools in the region., We are confident this partnership will drive superior learning outcomes for our students,  improved career development for our staff, and closer interaction across our school communities,” said Mr. Martin P. Lorenzo, Chairman CISM & DIS.

GSF has raised US$250 million from its institutional financial partners for continuing investments in K12 education in Asia and is now actively seeking strategic partnerships in Europe and North America.

About Us 

Founded in 2002, Global Schools Foundation is a community-oriented educational institution whose sole mission is to bring high quality school education to wider communities across the world and nurture these young minds into global leaders. CISM was founded in 2007 and provides education to students aged 3-18 from over 29 different nationalities. CISM follows the American Core Curriculum and offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Program to senior students. It is also accredited by the Council of International Schools and is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools. Domuschola, a K12 school, offers the IB Primary Years and Diploma Programme.

Media Relations Contact Information 

Ms Rupali Karekar
Head, Media Relations
rupali.karekar@myglobalschool.org

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Nyxoah to Participate in the 17th Annual Wells Fargo Securities Healthcare Conference

Nyxoah to Participate in the 17th Annual Wells Fargo Securities Healthcare Conference

Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium – August 18, 2022, 10:30pm CET / 4:30pm ET – Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH)(“Nyxoah” or the “Company”), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), today announced that the Company will participate in the 17th Annual Wells Fargo Securities Healthcare Conference, which takes place September 7-9, 2022, in Everett, MA. Nyxoah management will host one-on-one meetings with investors on Friday, September 9.

Nyxoah’s updated Investor Presentation can be accessed on the Shareholder Information section of the Company’s Investor Relations page.

About Nyxoah
Nyxoah is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Nyxoah’s lead solution is the Genio® system, a patient-centered, leadless and battery-free hypoglossal neurostimulation therapy for OSA, the world’s most common sleep disordered breathing condition that is associated with increased mortality risk and cardiovascular comorbidities. Nyxoah is driven by the vision that OSA patients should enjoy restful nights and feel enabled to live their life to its fullest.

Following the successful completion of the BLAST OSA study, the Genio® system received its European CE Mark in 2019. Nyxoah completed two successful IPOs: on Euronext Brussels in September 2020 and NASDAQ in July 2021. Following the positive outcomes of the BETTER SLEEP study, Nyxoah received CE mark approval for the expansion of its therapeutic indications to Complete Concentric Collapse (CCC) patients, currently contraindicated in competitors’ therapy. Additionally, the Company is currently conducting the DREAM IDE pivotal study for FDA and US commercialization approval.

For more information, please visit http://www.nyxoah.com/.

Caution – CE marked since 2019. Investigational device in the United States. Limited by U.S. federal law to investigational use in the United States.

Contacts:
Nyxoah
Loic Moreau, Chief Financial Officer
corporate@nyxoah.com
+32 473 33 19 80

Jeremy Feffer, VP IR and Corporate Communications
jeremy.feffer@nyxoah.com
+1 917 749 1494

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Verisk Welcomes Olumide Soroye to Its Board of Directors

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) today announced that Olumide Soroye has been appointed independent director of the company’s Board of Directors effective immediately. Soroye brings three decades of leadership experience across multiple industries.

“Olumide’s experience in software, data analytics, AI, and growth-minded leadership make him an exceptional addition to Verisk’s board,” Verisk CEO Lee Shavel said. “We look forward to working closely with Olumide to ensure that we continue to drive value and positive impact for all Verisk stakeholders including shareholders, clients, employees and partners.”

Soroye, 50, is president and chief executive officer of Fortive Corporation’s Intelligent Operating Solutions segment. Before Fortive, he held leadership roles at CoreLogic, where he was managing director of property intelligence & risk management, and QuinStreet, where he was senior vice president of the company’s technology and home services business. Prior to that, he was a partner with McKinsey & Company where he drove growth & innovation strategies for several world-class technology companies.

He earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, J.D. from Loyola Law School, and a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical & materials engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria.

Bruce Hansen, chairperson of the Verisk Board of Directors, said, “We’ve added extensive experience to our board with the addition of five new board members over the last year. Olumide is a welcome addition who brings an invaluable mix of experiences and skills at a pivotal moment in the company’s growth trajectory.”

About Verisk

Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data-driven analytic insights and solutions for the insurance and energy industries. Through advanced data analytics, software, scientific research and deep industry knowledge, Verisk empowers customers to strengthen operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and make informed decisions about global issues, including climate change and extreme events as well as political and ESG topics. With offices in more than 30 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work and fosters an inclusive culture where all team members feel they belong. For more, visit Verisk.com and the Verisk Newsroom.

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Stacey Brodbar
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Verisk 
201-469-4327 
IR@verisk.com

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Alberto Canal
Corporate Communications
201-469-2618
Alberto.Canal@verisk.com

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Xi, Putin to Attend November G20 Summit in Bali, Sources Say

Chinese and Russian leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will attend November’s G-20 summit on the resort island of Bali, a longtime adviser to the Indonesian president said Friday.

Andi Widjajanto, former Cabinet secretary and unofficial adviser to President Joko Widodo, who is known as Jokowi, told Reuters the two leaders would join the summit.

“Jokowi told me that Xi and Putin are both planning to attend in Bali,” Widjajanto, who heads the National Resilience Institute, told Reuters.

On Thursday, Widodo told Bloomberg News that both leaders had given him their assurances. Indonesian presidential officials did not respond to requests for confirmation of the report.

The Chinese foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. A Kremlin spokesperson declined to comment to Bloomberg, but another official familiar with the situation told the news agency that Putin planned to attend.

The trip would be Xi’s first outside China since January 2020, when he visited Myanmar.

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to attend the G-20 summit, but the White House has not said whether he will meet Xi.

Chinese officials are reportedly making plans for a November meeting in Southeast Asia between Xi and Biden, according to The Wall Street Journal.

A spokesperson for the White House National Security Council reiterated that Biden did not think Putin should attend “as he wages his war against Ukraine.” But if Putin did, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whom Indonesia has invited, should do likewise, the spokesperson said.

As head of the G-20 this year, Indonesia has faced pressure from Western countries to withdraw its invitation to Putin over his country’s invasion of Ukraine, which his government calls a “special military operation.”

Widodo has sought to position himself as mediator between the warring countries. He has in recent months traveled to meet both the Ukrainian and Russian presidents to call for an end to the war and seek ways to ease the global food crisis.

This week, Widodo said both countries have accepted Indonesia as a “bridge of peace.”

Source: Voice of America