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AdAlta making material progress on partnering talks

AdAlta Ltd

AdAlta Ltd (ASX:1AD) CEO Dr Tim Oldham speaks with Proactive after announcing all healthy volunteers in its AD-214 Phase I extension study have successfully received three doses. The milestone allows pharmacokinetic and receptor engagement analysis to be completed on schedule. The results confirm the favourable tolerability profile observed at lower doses. Dr Oldham says the company has also materially progressed several partnering and project financing discussions over the past month to help progress phase II studies. Oldham said: “We continue to be grateful to the volunteers participating in this Phase 1 extension study. “The favourable safety profile of AD-214 continues to be demonstrated at the anticipated Phase 2 clinical study doses. “This study also supports our partnering program for AD-214 and we are pleased to have materially progressed several partnering and project financing discussions over the past month to help progress AD-214 into Phase 2 studies.” Contact Details Proactive Investors Jonathan Jackson +61 413 713 744 jonathan@proactiveinvestors.com

October 23, 2023 11:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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WHO strategies against smoking currently insufficient—ITS paper

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The Institute for Tobacco Studies (ITS) in Täby, Sweden released a topical paper urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to look at the successful Swedish experiences of large-scale transition from cigarettes to smokeless alternatives to reduce smoking-related deaths globally. The paper was published on Qeios—a platform where it can be downloaded. Dr. Lars M. Ramström, the principal investigator of ITS, is a reputed researcher in tobacco control issues with numerous international engagements. He has, for example, served as a WHO expert and as secretary general of the 4 th World Conference on Smoking and Health. "The best example of how products that don’t burn tobacco can benefit public health comes from Sweden, which has the lowest smoking prevalence among men in the European Union and consequently the lowest tobacco-related mortality,” the ITS topical paper says. In the paper, it is pointed out that "WHO needs to apply all science-based strategies to reduce tobacco-related deaths". While the measures for demand and supply reduction recommended by the WHO are important tools, the strategy as a whole is ineffective without harm reduction—the third pillar of tobacco control stated in Article 1 (d) of the WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). "The meeting of the world’s health leaders in Panama in November, the COP10, represents a unique opportunity to take a fresh look at the most recent evidence with an open mind. After all, if Sweden had followed WHO’s advice from twenty years ago and banned snus, tobacco-related deaths in Sweden would have been much higher and the only unintended beneficiary profiting from such advice would be the cigarette industry," according to the paper. At the heart of the debate in Panama is the question of how the governments should deal with “novel and emerging tobacco and nicotine products”. The WHO’s view, largely reflected in FCTC COP10 reports and decisions, is that these products are a new danger to public health, threatening to undo decades of progress in fighting smoking. "However, increasing number of scientists and national governments believe that these new products represent an opportunity that can accelerate the demise of smoking. Because they don’t burn tobacco, they are estimated to be far less harmful than smoking. To the extent that they can act as a substitute and displace smoking thereby improving public health," the paper says. Dr. Ramström said most “tobacco-related” deaths are in fact “smoking-related” deaths caused by repeated inhalation of smoke emitted when tobacco is lit on fire. "When burning is taken out of the equation, the harm can be dramatically reduced. We have known for decades that people smoke for nicotine but die from the tar," the paper says. The paper urges the WHO to closely study the experience of Sweden, Norway, Japan or New Zealand. "Norway is now following a similar trajectory as Sweden, with daily smoking being at record-low levels and virtually on the brink of extinction among some population groups, largely due to snus." In Japan, a large number of smokers have switched to heated tobacco products, contributing to a decline in smoking never seen before, falling from around 20 percent in 2014 to 13 percent in 2019, while in New Zealand, vaping helped reduce daily smoking to 8 percent and contributed to rapid fall in smoking rates even among Pacific and Māori populations where traditional interventions have been failing. The paper also calls on the delegates to the COP10 to look at the real-world scientific evidence in making decisions during the meeting. "When it comes to smoking, the WHO doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel: just follow the science (and Sweden) this time, for the sake of one billion smokers who aren’t lucky enough to live in Sweden," it says. Link to the QEIOS article: https://www.qeios.com/read/YGO7VO Please email its@tobaccostudies.com for any questions about the commentary Release ID: 780255

October 23, 2023 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Evidence of Discrepancies, Misrepresentations, and Noncompliance with FCC Rules Calls FOX's Truthfulness with Regulator into Question

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The Media and Democracy Project (MAD) has submitted a comprehensive response to the filing by Fox Television Stations (FTS), urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to compel FOX to turn over key discovery documents from recent litigation. MAD reiterated its belief that obtaining these documents is crucial for the FCC to evaluate the numerous character violations relevant to the broadcast license renewal application for the FOX Corp-owned television station FOX 29 Philadelphia (WTXF). The filing focused on dismantling FOX’s attempt to shield the questionable conduct of FOX executives and hosts from thorough examination by the FCC. FOX's opposition to releasing these materials is an attempt to hinder the Commission from conducting a full and transparent assessment of the company's deliberate and willful promotion of false election narratives, which had dire consequences for the country. FOX has labeled the request a "fishing expedition," disregarding the fact that the motion for documents seeks only to enhance the record for evaluating WTXF's license application. It is a routine practice that is common during an FCC license review. FOX argues that its alleged misconduct falls outside the scope of FCC character policy, therefore, the request for documents is irrelevant to its renewal application. This fails to appreciate the gravity of the actions taken by senior FOX leadership following the 2020 election that shock the conscience and are well within the scope of the Commission. FOX's assertion that granting evidence from shareholder lawsuits contradicts Delaware law is baseless. This law pertains specifically to shareholder requests and does not apply to a license renewal proceeding where the FCC makes the request. MAD's motion also requested information related to contracts between WTXF and political advertisers, as mandated by law to be filed with the FCC and made public. Rather than acknowledging any wrongdoing, FOX has chosen to double down on arguments made before the Commission that it did nothing wrong despite ample evidence of discrepancies, misrepresentations, and noncompliance to the contrary. This continues the pattern of mistruths noted by the judge in the Dominion case and demonstrates that FOX’s penchant for lies does not stop with its regulator. Access to nonpublic discovery material would further support what publicly available information has already established—that FOX and Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch lack the character required of public broadcast license trustees. Given that these documents have already been categorized, organized, and provided in various lawsuits, the FCC could request the same documents be provided to the petitioners with ease. A copy of MAD’s response to FTS can be found here. The Media and Democracy Project: MAD is a non-partisan, all-volunteer, grassroots organization focused on strengthening a free and independent media in the public interest. MAD aims to improve our national discourse so that American voters can engage in informed decision-making. As part of that goal, MAD has an interest in the responsibility of journalists and media to report fully, accurately, and fairly on the electoral process and the outcome of elections. Additional information is available at www.MediaAndDemocracyProject.Org. Contact Details Aaron Alberico +1 202-744-0786 aalberico@raynoravenue.com Company Website https://www.mediaanddemocracyproject.org/

October 23, 2023 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Europa Oil & Gas says 2023 results reveal significant progress, supported by Wressle oilfield

Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) PLC

Europa Oil & Gas chief executive William Holland takes Proactiv'es Stephen Gunnion through the company's financial and operation results for the year to July 31, 21023, which he said revealed significant progress. Despite a lower oil price and a weaker pound, the company reported steady revenue from operating activities of $6.7 million, supported by increased production from its flagship asset, the Wressle oilfield. Holland also discussed the company's offshore operations in Ireland and progress with the Serenity discovery in the North Sea. At Serenity, he said the company is collaborating with partner i3 Energy to determine the best strategic direction for the prospect, with a variety of development scenarios being diligently considered including a development incorporating the Tain discovery that could be tied back to the Blake field or potentially developed with low-cost infrastructure as a standalone field. Europa Oil & Gas is an AIM-listed exploration and production company focused on developing its balanced portfolio of assets in the North Sea and Atlantic Ireland, supported by revenue from onshore oil production in the UK. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

October 23, 2023 11:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Europa Metals achieves milestone with formal licence application for Toral mine in Spain

Europa Metals Ltd

Europa Metals Ltd executive chairman Myles Campion joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with news that the company has submitted a formal licence application for the Toral mining project in Spain. Campion said the milestone follows three to four years of dedicated teamwork through the process of exploration, evaluation and the prosecution of planning at Toral. The application came under an exploration campaign agreement with Denarius Metals Corp and Campion said the company will continue to work with Denarius, which has a two-stage option agreement to earn a 51% stake in the project. He said 2024 will see the recommencement of drilling and work commence on a preliminary economic assessment. Europa Metals is a lead-zinc exploration company focused exclusively on European projects. The company believes Europe, and in particular Spain, is an unrealised region for modern mine development and that the opportunity to create new mines within a best-practice social and environmental framework, near first-class infrastructure, is significant. Contact Details Proactive Investors +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

October 23, 2023 11:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas CEO "extremely optimistic" with company's prospects in Guyana, SA and Namibia

Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd

Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd CEO Gil Holtzman joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with an update on the company's projects offshore Guyana, Namibia and South Africa. Holtzman noted that Eco has added to its sizeable stake in the Orinduik Block, offshore Guyana, after buying out exploration partner Tullow Oil. It comes after previous wells on the block failed to deliver a discovery but significantly, a substantial portion of the block’s prospectivity remains untested. In particular, the type of exploration play that yielded Exxon’s massive nearby discoveries has yet to be drilled in this neighbouring acreage, as under Tullow’s operatorship the partner previously went after alternative targets. Eco now intends to re-partner and go after these already de-risked prospects. Holtzman also provided details of the latest developments on the company's acreage positions in South Africa’s Orange Basin and the Walvis Basin off Namibia. Eco is actively involved in the global energy transition and aims to deliver material value for its stakeholders by exploring for hydrocarbons in some of the most prolific petroleum basins around the world. Eco aims to deliver material value for its stakeholders through its role in the energy transition to explore low carbon-consuming oil and gas in stable emerging markets near infrastructure. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

October 23, 2023 10:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Dr. Carolyn Lovewell celebrates over 50,000 sales of her book Existential Kink, a guide to completing shadow integration

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Dr. Carolyn Lovewell’s book, Existential Kink has now sold over 50,000 copies. The book is a valuable, humorous guide for learning how to unmask our unconscious repressed and taboo aspects. Readers can embark on a powerful journey of self-development that enables them to discover their inner power and finally live the life they deserve. Existential Kink was born from Dr. Lovewell’s struggles in her early twenties. As a graduate student, she was trapped in a tough situation: Couchsurfing and fighting poverty. On a conscious level, Carolyn felt that she despised her circumstances and would do anything to change them. However, on a normal day when she was waiting for a meal outside the local food kitchen, Carolyn questioned that belief. She pondered whether some unconscious part of her desired this scarcity. After a considerable amount of self-reflection and research into Jungian psychology and mystical procedures like the law of attraction, Carolyn discovered she actually had a previously unconscious enjoyment of her painful situation. Figuring out how to survive in such stressful situations was exhilarating for Carolyn. She enjoyed the uncertainty, but she still wanted to move through this era of scarcity. She remembered from her studies of Jungian psychology that repressed shadowy desires can only become conscious when given immense approval. So, Carolyn prioritized enjoying painful experiences so they could pass through her. She realized that life is made to be filled with an equal dose of happiness and suffering. Carolyn used this ideology in her darkest moments to be more compassionate with herself, to break her attachment to scarcity and to usher in abundance. Now a successful business owner, Carolyn has the life she has always wanted. She made her wishes come true by using the Existential Kink method to enjoy the hard parts of her life and change her relationship to them. The method may seem counterintuitive to embrace, but Carolyn explains that learning to cherish and savor your challenging circumstances instead of just accepting them will cause a mindset shift. You will no longer be at the mercy of your unconscious beliefs and assume that you’re doomed to live in sorrow. You’ll be addressing these buried emotions and fears, taking the power away from them and giving it to your conscious mind. Since releasing Existential Kink, Carolyn has heard thousands of amazing stories about how readers’ lives changed for the better. Whether they were struggling with romantic relationships, creativity, health, or financial strain, the book gave them a quick guide to overcoming their negative patterns in these arenas and allowing dramatic positive change. Unlike other books discussing shadow work, Existential Kink is a somatically oriented, fast-paced way to see monumental life changes. The book is straight to the point and leverages techniques for confronting and integrating polarities that society doesn’t fully accept. Carolyn uses life and death as an example since the world sees death as one of the worst events to encounter. Once readers learn how to accept two polarities fully, they can expand in spiritual awareness and live with more depth and meaning. Life allows us to create, enjoy, and discover great things, while death gives us the power to cut off things that no longer benefit us and realize the preciousness of each moment with our loved ones. While the experience Existential Kink readers will have is subjective, Carolyn predicts that more people will seek out her teachings to integrate the unconscious desires that shape their lives, face their fears and enter brighter chapters of their lives. Media Contact Name: David Lovewell Email: DavidJoshuaLovewell@gmail.com Release ID: 780424

October 23, 2023 10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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News Direct Adapts to the Changing Landscape of News Distribution

News Direct

In response to the evolving dynamics in the news industry, News Direct, an innovative, key player in the newswire business, is taking proactive steps to redefine its role in the world of news distribution. The recent trend of major online publishers reducing their focus on news content has spurred News Direct to diversify its product offerings and amplify its digital presence. An October 19th New York Times article, co-authored by Mike Isaac, Katie Robertson, and Nico Grant, highlighted the concerning shift in the online publishing industry. Leading platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram, and Google are minimizing their support for news content. This trend not only affects the media landscape but also has profound implications for the public relations (PR) profession. News Direct occupies a unique position at the intersection between news and PR. It has observed the gradual diminishing effectiveness of traditional news releases in gaining earned media coverage, causing the focus to shift towards the posting of news releases on online platforms like Yahoo! Finance, social media channels like X (formerly known as Twitter) and harnessing the power of SEO. In response to these changes, News Direct is embarking on an intentional effort to diversify its product mix. In addition to pushing out content across its global network, the company is now focused on content amplification by becoming both a distributor of, and a destination for, such content. The primary catalyst for this shift is the dramatic surge in domain authority and organic traffic to newsdirect.com. Two key factors have contributed to this rise to Internet prominence. First, News Direct introduced " Digital Asset Direct ", a feature unique in the industry, allowing the distribution of standalone multimedia content over its newswire without the requirement of embedding it within a text-based news release. Such digital content, particularly video, aligns with Google's preference for multimedia, further enhancing the News Direct platform's performance in search results. Secondly, News Direct launched its Sponsored Content product, Town Square, which has seen thousands of sponsored articles published on the website. This has driven a substantial increase in organic traffic, organic keywords, and backlinks, significantly boosting domain ranking and authority. The success of these strategies has encouraged News Direct to expand its product suite to include podcasting ( News Direct Podcast Channel ), guest blogs ( Blog Buffet ), and soon, video/webinars. These offerings enable clients to leverage News Direct's website popularity and employ multiple influential formats to attract and engage audiences. Notably, News Direct posts this content but does not host it, ensuring that visitors are directed to the issuer's preferred site, such as YouTube. This approach provides a symbiotic relationship, whereby News Direct's web traffic benefits content creators, and in turn, that traffic is driven to the content creators' preferred hosting domains. The visitor universe of News Direct's website is diverse, attracting audiences from the PR, IR, and marketing communities, individual and institutional investors, journalists, consumers, and more. Thus, the digital environment acts as a melting pot, catering to various segments of society on a global scale. According to News Direct founder and CEO, Gregg Castano, "We at News Direct recognize that the challenges in the news distribution landscape present opportunities for innovation. To quote Winston Churchill, 'A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.' The dramatic pivot by online publishers most definitely will create obstacles for the PR profession, but we're optimistic that effective use of technology will provide viable alternatives for content amplification. While this is not the sole solution, News Direct is confident that it is a valuable option." About News Direct News Direct is a technology-driven content distribution and amplification platform for PR, IR, corporate communications and marketing professionals. Our automated platform delivers a completely reimagined, modernized user experience for newswire users that has reshaped the industry landscape. Additionally, the company has expanded its offerings to include an array of technology-enhanced message amplification tools ranging from sponsored content to podcasting products, all from one online destination. Contact Details News Direct Corp. Media at News Direct +1 917-698-4131 media@newsdirect.com Company Website http://www.newsdirect.com

October 23, 2023 10:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Ink Different Tattoos Expands its Creative Canvas to Chicago's Wicker Park Neighborhood

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Chicago, IL, October 23, 2023 ( 500NewsWire ) -- Ink Different Tattoos proudly announces the grand opening of its newest tattoo studio located at 2351 W North Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647. Through tier alliance with the Wicker Park Chamber of Commerce, Ink Different aims to contribute to the growth of Wicker Park as a hub for artistic innovation and expression. This expansion presents an exciting opportunity to connect with the community and offer apprenticeships to aspiring tattoo artists, and provide a platform for self-expression through our art." The Wicker Park area, with its blend of historic charm and modern sophistication, offers an array of attractions that complement Ink Different's vision. Residents and visitors alike can explore the neighborhood's eclectic mix of art galleries, indie boutiques, music venues, and diverse dining options. Some of our favorites places around the area are Stan’s Donuts & Coffee, Underdog and Subterranean. The studio's strategic location aims to not only offer exceptional Chicago tattooing services, but also to become an integral part of the vibrant cultural fabric that defines Wicker Park while supporting people from all walks of life. Ink Different Tattoos' signature "Good Human" culture, a concept that underlines its commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and client-focused environment, is highlighted by the hiring of local Tattoo Artists and members of the LGBT community, Ezra Berrios. “Ezra is amazing,” Paul-Anthony exclaims. “We must have interviewed twenty local artists to find Ezra, and we couldn’t be happier.” Ink Different’s approach to equality and inclusion, coupled with the studio's experienced artists, art gallery-inspired design, and unwavering dedication to its clients, sets the stage for an unparalleled tattooing experience. As Ink Different Tattoos embarks on this new chapter in Wicker Park, it invites other tattoo artists to apply to join the team, and all local fans of tattoos to come get inked! For further information, please contact Benny Hiraldo Contact Details Ink Different Tattoos Benny Hiraldo benny@inkdifferenttattoos.com Company Website https://inkdifferenttattoos.com/

October 23, 2023 10:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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