Investor Webinar scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT) TORONTO, Ontario, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avante Corp Inc. (TSX.V: XX) (OTC: ALXXF) (“ Avante ” or the “ Company ”), a global provider of technology enabled security solutions and services, is pleased to announce that the Company will host an investor webinar to provide a corporate update and discuss the Company’s fiscal second quarter results on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT). The call will be hosted by: Emmanuel Mounouchos, CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Avante, and Raj Kapoor, CFO of Avante. Webinar Details: Please connect 5 minutes prior to the conference call to ensure time for any software download that may be required. About Avante Corp. Avante Corp Inc. is a Toronto based leading provider of security operatives and technology enabled security solutions to residential and commercial clients. Avante’s mission is to deliver an elevated level of security globally, with white-glove mentality to high- net-worth families and corporations alike, through advanced solutions and methods of detecting conditions that require immediate response. The Company has developed a diversified security platform that leverages advanced technology solutions to provide a superior level of security services. With an experienced team and proven track record of solid growth, Avante is taking steps to establish a broad portfolio of security businesses and solutions for its customers through organic growth complemented by strategic acquisitions. Avante acquires, manages and builds industry leading businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the security risks of its clients. Avante is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker “ XX ”. For more information, please visit www.avantecorp.ca and consider joining our investor email list. Avante Corp. Emmanuel Mounouchos CEO, Chairman, and Founder (416) 923-6984 manny@avantesecurity.com Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .
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With President-elect Donald Trump poised for office, Mexico is urgently negotiating a deal to avoid accepting deportees from third countries during potential large-scale U.S. deportations, said President Claudia Sheinbaum. Concerns rise as the Bahamas rejected taking in deportees if Trump proceeds with his proposed crackdown on illegal immigration. As Trump's team considers redirecting deportees to other countries, Mexico aims for a pivotal agreement to channel individuals to their original homeland. (With inputs from agencies.)With Donald Trump’s return to the White House and Republicans taking full control of Congress in 2025, the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion is back on the chopping block. More than 3 million adults in nine states would be at immediate risk of losing their health coverage should the GOP reduce the extra federal Medicaid funding that’s enabled states to widen eligibility, according to KFF , a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News , and the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families . That’s because the states have trigger laws that would swiftly end their Medicaid expansions if federal funding falls. The states are Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Utah, and Virginia. The 2010 Affordable Care Act encouraged states to expand Medicaid programs to cover more low-income Americans who didn’t get health insurance through their jobs. Forty states and the District of Columbia agreed, extending health insurance since 2014 to an estimated 21 million people and helping drive the U.S. uninsured rate to record lows. In exchange, the federal government pays 90% of the cost to cover the expanded population. That’s far higher than the federal match for other Medicaid beneficiaries, which averages about 57% nationwide. Conservative policy groups, which generally have opposed the ACA, say the program costs too much and covers too many people. Democrats say the Medicaid expansion has saved lives and helped communities by widening coverage to people who could not afford private insurance. If Congress cuts federal funding, Medicaid expansion would be at risk in all states that have opted into it — even those without trigger laws — because state legislatures would be forced to make up the difference, said Renuka Tipirneni, an associate professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. Decisions to keep or roll back the expansion “would depend on the politics at the state level,” Tipirneni said. For instance, Michigan approved a trigger as part of its Medicaid expansion in 2013, when it was controlled by a Republican governor and legislature. Last year, with the government controlled by Democrats, the state eliminated its funding trigger. Six of the nine states with trigger laws — Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Montana, North Carolina, and Utah — went for Trump in the 2024 election. Most of the nine states’ triggers kick in if federal funding falls below the 90% threshold. Arizona’s trigger would eliminate its expansion if funding falls below 80%. Montana’s law rolls back expansion below 90% funding but allows it to continue if lawmakers identify additional funding. Under state law, Montana lawmakers must reauthorize its Medicaid expansion in 2025 or the expansion will end. Across the states with triggers, between 3.1 million and 3.7 million people would swiftly lose their coverage, researchers at KFF and the Georgetown center estimate. The difference depends on how states treat people who were added to Medicaid before the ACA expansion; they may continue to qualify even if the expansion ends. Three other states — Iowa, Idaho, and New Mexico— have laws that require their governments to mitigate the financial impact of losing federal Medicaid expansion funding but would not automatically end expansions. With those three states included, about 4.3 million Medicaid expansion enrollees would be at risk of losing coverage, according to KFF. The ACA allowed Medicaid expansions to adults with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level, or about $20,783 for an individual in 2024. Nearly a quarter of the 81 million people enrolled in Medicaid nationally are in the program due to expansions. “With a reduction in the expansion match rate, it is likely that all states would need to evaluate whether to continue expansion coverage because it would require a significant increase in state spending,” said Robin Rudowitz, vice president and director of the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured at KFF. “If states drop coverage, it is likely that there would be an increase in the number of uninsured, and that would limit access to care across red and blue states that have adopted expansion.” States rarely cut eligibility for social programs such as Medicaid once it’s been granted. The triggers make it politically easier for state lawmakers to end Medicaid expansion because they would not have to take any new action to cut coverage, said Edwin Park, a research professor at the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. To see the impact of trigger laws, consider what happened after the Supreme Court in 2022 struck down Roe v. Wade and, with it, the constitutional right to an abortion. Conservative lawmakers in 13 states had crafted trigger laws that would automatically implement bans in the event a national right to abortion were struck down. Those state laws resulted in restrictions taking effect immediately after the court ruling, or shortly thereafter. States adopted triggers as part of Medicaid expansion to win over lawmakers skeptical of putting state dollars on the hook for a federal program unpopular with most Republicans. It’s unclear what Trump and congressional Republicans will do with Medicaid after he takes office in January, but one indicator could be a recent recommendation from the Paragon Health Institute, a leading conservative policy organization led by former Trump health adviser Brian Blase. Paragon has proposed that starting in 2026 the federal government would phase down the 90% federal match for expansion until 2034, when it would reach parity with each state’s federal match for its traditional enrollees. Under that plan, states could still get ACA Medicaid expansion funding but restrict coverage to enrollees with incomes up to the federal poverty level. Currently, to receive expansion funding, states must offer coverage to everyone up to 138% of the poverty level. Daniel Derksen, director of the Center for Rural Health at the University of Arizona, said it’s unlikely Arizona would move to eliminate its trigger and make up for lost federal funds. “It would be a tough sell right now as it would put a big strain on the budget,” he said. Medicaid has been in the crosshairs of Republicans in Washington before. Republican congressional leaders in 2017 proposed legislation to cut federal expansion funding, a move that would have shifted billions in costs to states. That plan, part of a strategy to repeal Obamacare, ultimately failed. KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism. Learn more about KFF . Subscribe to KFF Health News’ free Morning Briefing. This article first appeared on KFF Health News and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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Srinagar, Dec 6: Minister for Transport, FCS&CA, Information Technology, Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, today convened separate meetings with senior officers to review the functioning of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Transport Department. The meetings aimed to review the preparedness of both the departments for the winter season. The Minister reviewed the stock and supply position of essentials in Kashmir division besides assessing extra arrangements made by the department for winter season. He cautioned the officials that the government would not tolerate any lapse in making available sufficient stock supply of essential commodities, especially food grains in Kashmir division for the winter months. He directed them to always dump stocks in advance so that people do not face difficulty in case the National Highway gets closed due to bad weather. Expressing satisfaction over the functioning of the department, the Minister said that FCS&CA department is directly linked with the people and it becomes mandatory on its functionaries to take every possible step to ensure that consumers do not face any difficulty, especially during winter months. The Minister instructed the officers to address the issues related to ration cards on priority basis. He also asked them to ensure proper internet connection in far flung areas so that people don’t face any kind of inconvenience to get food grains while marking their biometric. The Minister appealed people to get their children enrolled who are born between 2011 to 2016 under Public Distribution System (FCS &CA) as per their eligibility, as it will benefit such households for additional entitlement as per the group to which they belong. The Minister also reviewed the functioning of Transport Department in view of winter season. The Minister enquired about the maintenance of buses, revenue generation, transport services to remote areas etc. Expressing satisfaction over revenue generation, the Minister stressed the need for adopting and incorporating innovative ideas for further improving and streamlining functioning of the Transport Department. He said besides bringing efficiency and transparency in working of the department, there is a need for providing better and efficient transport facilities to the public, especially people living in far flung areas and patients. The Minister asked the officers to work in unison to improve and strengthen public transport system in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister also inspected ongoing construction works being executed on upcoming Sub Regional Science Centre at Lal Mandi here. During inspection, Satish Sharma directed the concerned authorities to complete the work in stipulated time frame ensuring quality of work. He said that laxity on part of quality will be dealt with strictness.Tweet Facebook Mail Never miss a breaking story: The 9News app gives you access to all the latest breaking news from a trusted team of journalists, with custom, localised alerts. Download the 9News App now from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store . Watch key livestreams, from police and emergency service updates to political media conferences. Get localised hour-by-hour weather forecasts, weather warnings and long-range seven-day summaries. Choose what alerts you receive - from breaking news and sport to entertainment and finance. And enable the News Near Me alert feature to receive key local alerts for your neighbourhood. 9NEWS has been covering Australia and the world for more than 60 years so you know it's a source you can rely on. You can follow 9News online, with the 9News app and on social media. (9News) OTHER WAYS TO FOLLOW 9NEWS Livestream our news bulletins: Catch up on any 9News bulletin or watch LIVE on 9Now here . Breaking newsletter: Subscribe to our breaking newsletter here for all the big headlines delivered straight to your inbox. 9News website: You can make the 9News website your home page or bookmark by visiting your browser settings. 9News app: Download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store . Facebook: 9News Instagram: 9News YouTube: Watch our video content here TikTok: 9NewsFTC: Evolv Oversold Abilities of AI-Powered Weapon Detector
In the lawsuit of Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni, his publicist becomes the centre of attention. Now, Jennifer Abel, in a series of Facebook posts, presented her side after her text exchanges with crisis management expert Melissa Nathan were leaked, sparking outrage. These posts, meanwhile, are deleted, but The Hollywood Reporter confirmed their authenticity. In these, the publicist defended the leaked texts, saying that instead of a specific action against the Green Lantern actress, those messages were a funny reaction from them about how fans were reacting to the feud of It Ends With Us stars. “What the cherry picked messages don’t include, although not shockingly as it doesn’t fit the narrative, is that there was no ‘smear’ implemented. No negative press was ever facilitated, no social combat plan, although we were prepared for it as it’s our job to be ready for any scenario," she said. "But we didn’t have to implement anything because the internet was doing the work for us. Sure we talked about it, contemplated if we needed certain things, flagged accounts that we needed to monitor, worked with a social team to help us stay on top of the narrative so we could act quickly if needed, and yes, we rejoiced and joked in the fact that fans were recognizing our clients heart and work without us having to do anything but keep our heads down and focus on positive interviews for our client," the publicist continued. “As the texts show, we sophomorically reveled and again, joked, privately to each other about the internets feedback to the woman whose team was making our lives incredibly difficult over the course of the campaign. I’m human." "The long hours, months of preparation, on top of my day to day scope ... it felt good to see that although we were prepared, we didn’t have to do anything over the top to protect our client," Jennifer said in the long posts online.Look. Santa’s been around for a while. A spring chicken he isn’t. Plus — as us collaborators know only too well — he has bad habits. It’s not the drugs or the drink. It’s the snacks. You know the way we use the word ‘treats’ to excuse scoffing salted caramel anything? Covers a multitude, that word ‘treats’, with its implication of rarity and its paired implication of somehow having been earned by earlier privation or meritorious effort. The world may not owe you a living, or fame, or fortune, but we still feel entitled to treats and extrapolate from that to the conviction that we must all reward/bribe Santa by setting out a saucer of cookies and a glass of milk. It’s a reprehensible form of cause and effect. Parents spend the year conscientiously refusing ever to link food with their children’s occasional good behaviour. Back in the day, this wasn’t a problem because, once you had the bonding thing nailed, parenting was down to training your kids like dogs: “Homework done? Who’s a good boy, then?” Then enlightenment struck and the instructions to well-behaved offspring to sit and gratefully snaffle a KitKat morphed into as shameful exemplar of your parental inadequacies so vile that you knew, if you stood for election, even a crime gang leader would do better than you. Santa, of course, bypasses all this child development woke stuff. He still operates the canine training model: “Been a good girl? Here’s a whole stocking full of reward for you (insert ear-scratch here)!” Understandably, the dog-training model works both ways. You use it to ensure reasonable pre-teen behaviour in your offspring, then accept that the quid pro quo is that the overweight guy in the red suit gets a few cookies left out for him. We don’t even do the political reproach where Santa is concerned. No parent ever complains: “We never see you except when you want free cookies, and I bet you haven’t declared the carrots for Rudolf to Sipo either.” Santa: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell It’s arguable that the success, over these many generations, of the Santa Claus model of social conditioning is behind the benign Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell approach to Saint Nick himself regnant in the western world. Presenters on radio programmes get more warnings from their producers about not breaching the unspoken rules than if the next guest was the Israeli ambassador. Signs on it, when some bunch of medics this year raised reservations about Santa as a health model, the story died on the vine. Leave the old charmer alone, was the unspoken message, a bit like the consensus around Michael D. Nor will the dire example of the Anglican priest Paul Chamberlain be readily forgotten. This eminent cleric shared his truth with a congregation of 10-year-olds. Let’s not even delineate the shape of his ecclesiastical truth. All anybody needs to know is that it broke the Yuletide Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell rule, and peace on earth plus goodwill to all ceased, right there. His public defrocking, defenestration, and forced pyre-toasting was averted only by him seeing the light and outing himself as a complete eejit. In the litany of public sinning covered by the grandees of many religions, what he’d done might be regarded as down the scale a bit, but it represented a profound failure to read the room. The reverend priest would’ve been a lot better off finding a saucer, a couple of cookies, and a space beside the hearth for their display. The 'Late Late' connection Santa may be all ho ho ho and product placement but, when it comes right down to it, you know you shouldn’t cross him. It’s a bit like Pat Kenny quoting Gay Byrne to the effect that “one for everybody in the audience” was a dreadfully counterproductive move, the negative consequences of which meant that, on any given show, you might have a stunning lineup of guests and topics, but if the Late Late Show audience freebie that particular week wasn’t up to much, it tainted the in-studio appreciation and subsequent recollection of the entire show, turning the presenter into a freebie-shill and the audience into discount Olivers, always asking for more. Perhaps — because those of us who love the programme — perhaps in the distant future, someone as wise as Gay will condemn the Toy Show and its relentlessly greedy brand extension to a full-day festival rather than the 90-minute celebration of the commercially mawkish and precocious that it really is. Of course, the very minute you say anything against the Toy Show, you’re in trouble. I blame my misfortune, this year, on that. Definitely. If I’d never bad-mouthed the Toy Show, I’d be fine. 'Ho ho' turns to 'oh no' Off I flew to spend Christmas in warm climes, and — before exiting the plane in Newark airport — dutifully checked I had phone and wallet. Two hours into a four-hour layover, I realised I’d left my iPad on the flight. “Oh-oh,” I went, in a Santa Claus reversal. Inevitably, the plane had been turned around and was off to Cancún. The customer service guy on the phone said he’d email me a lost property form, which I filled in and filed, before wandering the airport to locate a customer service human in the flesh. This, after an hour and a half, I duly did. Lifted me out of it, she did. Stood there and ate the face off me. I was supposed to check my seat and surroundings for property before I left the plane, she snapped. She effectively refused to help locate my battered little computer with its Sink the Rich sticker because I didn’t obey all the instructions. ‘Customer service’, said her United Airlines label but not her mouth. (The Sink the Rich sticker came for free when I ordered Bernie Sanders’ most recent book.) I got on the second flight facing a future wherein all my colleagues, friends, and relations cast me aside as an incompetent inattentive old fool for losing an iPad that was too good for me in the first place. My inner discourse tends towards the punitive and ageist at the best of times but after my bracing encounter with the customer service woman, it hit rock bottom. I decided to lie or at least not tell on myself. Me? Lose an iPad? Perish the thought. Then my phone started to buzz with messages from colleagues who could see United Airlines’ acknowledgment of my lost property form and they all began doing technological things to find out where it was (Newark Airport, surprise, surprise) and assure me that iCloud would have everything I’d ever put into the iPad stashed safely somewhere. Aoife in the office found the iPad before the lost one and started to reprogramme it as a fallback. This greatly helped the grieving process. Santa, meanwhile, continued the ho ho ho in his promiscuously cheerful way from every hoarding and radio programme.
When menopause comes to mind, we often think of hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, and mood swings. Yet, beyond these familiar challenges, there is a wide array of lesser-known and uncommon symptoms, which can also significantly affect a woman’s quality of life. Let’s get real—menopause changes your body in profound ways. The hormonal shifts affect both your physical and emotional well-being. It’s not just about the end of your menstrual cycle; it’s so much more. From forgetfulness to dizziness and noticeable changes in your skin, menopause is a full-body experience. Every part of you feels it. Why do these changes happen during menopause? Menopause marks the phase when a woman’s ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone , two hormones essential for regulating various bodily functions. This transition, known as perimenopause, often begins between the ages of 45 and 55 and can last for several years. Estrogen does more than regulate the menstrual cycle; it plays a crucial role in temperature regulation, bone health, skin elasticity, and cognitive function. The drop in estrogen levels triggers a cascade of physiological changes. Ena Cardona-Mason who runs a Women's health clinic in Utah and is a MSN board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years of experience in women's health, said, "I’ve seen firsthand how menopause affects women in ways that are often overlooked." Cardona-Mason also explained, "All of these symptoms come down to hormonal shifts—especially the drop in estrogen—affecting everything from our nervous system to our gut and even our emotional health. But the good news is, these challenges can be addressed! A holistic, personalized approach really makes a difference." What is perimenopausal thinning hair, and how to break from it? Saunas might be a potential solution to menopause-related weight gain 11 uncommon symptoms of menopause While hot flashes and the end of menstruation are hallmark signs, many women experience less familiar symptoms that can also affect their well-being. There’s no need to panic, as Cardona-Mason noted that a good, holistic approach can make a big difference, "Balancing hormones through supplements like magnesium, omega-3s, or B vitamins can be a game-changer." 1. Memory loss and difficulty concentrating One of the more frustrating and concerning symptoms of menopause is “brain fog.” This mental cloudiness can lead to frequent forgetfulness or challenges with everyday tasks. Relief: Staying mentally active and following a diet rich in antioxidants can help alleviate these symptoms. "Also, for mood swings or memory issues, mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques can be incredibly effective." 2. Headaches Headaches, ranging from mild to severe, can be another overlooked symptom of menopause. These can manifest as heaviness, constriction, or sharp pains in the head, often triggered by hormonal fluctuations and the drop in estrogen levels. Relief: A balanced lifestyle, stress management, and a consistent sleep schedule can reduce the frequency of headaches. 3. Dizziness and vertigo Dizziness and vertigo can significantly disrupt daily life, often linked to hormonal changes and shifts in blood pressure during menopause. Relief: Avoid sudden movements, and consider relaxation techniques like deep breathing to prevent episodes. 4. Tingling sensations (Paresthesia) Paresthesia, characterized by tingling, numbness, or prickling sensations in the extremities, is often connected to declining estrogen levels that affect peripheral nerves. Relief: Antioxidants like alpha-lipoic acid have been shown to help relieve nerve-related discomfort. 5. Breast pain Some women experience breast sensitivity or swelling during menopause, similar to premenstrual symptoms. Hormonal fluctuations in this stage can lead to inflammation and tenderness in breast tissue. Relief: Wear a supportive bra and use cold compresses to ease swelling and discomfort. 6. Skin and hair changes Dry skin, thinning hair, and a loss of elasticity are common menopause-related changes due to reduced estrogen levels and other hormonal imbalances. Relief: A nutrient-rich diet with vitamins C, E, zinc, and selenium can improve skin and hair health. Supplements like collagen, omega-3s, and hyaluronic acid are also beneficial. What is Estrogen Deficient Skin and how to repair it non-hormonally 7. Increased facial hair Unexpected hair growth on the face, especially around the chin, is another potential symptom caused by a hormonal imbalance that increases androgen levels. Relief: Consult with a dermatologist for effective hair removal methods. The science of aging: Menopause and its impact on facial features 8. Changes in smell, taste, and body odor Hormonal fluctuations can alter sensory perceptions and body chemistry. Relief: Stay hydrated and use gentle skincare products to manage these changes. 9. Digestive Issues "Digestive issues like bloating, constipation, and general GI discomfort are also quite common, though not always talked about." Many women experience these during menopause because reduced estrogen levels affects gut function. Relief: A diet rich in fiber and probiotics can help restore balance to your digestive system. "Focusing on gut health—eating plenty of fiber, incorporating fermented foods, and adding anti-inflammatory options like turmeric—can help with digestive issues." 10. Burning mouth syndrome This rare but distressing symptom causes a burning or tingling sensation in the mouth, similar to eating something too spicy. While the exact cause is unknown, it’s believed to be linked to hormonal changes affecting oral nerves. Relief: Antioxidants like alpha-lipoic acid may help ease this condition. 11. New allergies or food Intolerances Immune system changes during menopause can lead to new allergies or sensitivities to foods. These reactions may be tied to shifts in the gut microbiome. Relief: Probiotics and a balanced diet can improve gut health and minimize adverse reactions. Foods, plants, and supplements that make the transition to menopause more manageable Navigating the challenges of menopause Menopause is a transformative phase of life, and understanding its less obvious symptoms can help women navigate it with confidence. "At the end of the day, menopause is a natural transition, and with the right approach, women can feel empowered and supported through it," said Cardona-Mason. She added, "By taking a whole-body approach—one that considers both physical and emotional well-being—we can help alleviate these lesser-known symptoms and help women thrive during this phase of life." Adopting dietary changes, stress management strategies, and practical solutions can improve overall well-being and make this transition smoother.
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