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Ripken Baseball® Expands Partnership with Glossy Finish, Brings Award-Winning Photography to Cooperstown All Star Village™

Ripken Baseball

Ripken Baseball®, the leader in youth sports experiences, has named the award-winning photography company Glossy Finish the official and exclusive photographer for Cooperstown All Star Village™. As a youth baseball resort destination for 12U teams worldwide, Cooperstown All Star Village will offer families high-quality photography through a dedicated team of Glossy Finish photographers starting in 2024. "Glossy Finish's dedication to excellence in sports photography perfectly complements our mission to create extraordinary youth baseball experiences," said Rick Abbott, CEO of Cooperstown All Star Village. “Cooperstown All Star Village is a rite of passage for any youth baseball player, and capturing those memories is a high priority for our parents, coaches, and players." Glossy Finish has been operating at other Ripken Baseball facilities nationwide since 2014 and will now play an integral role by capturing memorable moments at Cooperstown All Star Village. Glossy Finish will set up and operate a photo store, studio, and onsite production area so guests can take home their memories. "We are honored and excited to solidify our role as the official and exclusive photographer of Cooperstown All Star Village," said Haim Ariav, Founder & CEO at Glossy Finish. "This partnership further underlines our commitment to preserving the spirit and passion of youth baseball through outstanding photography. We look forward to working with Ripken Baseball to make every moment at Cooperstown All Star Village truly unforgettable." The partnership will also provide job opportunities for photographers, graphics, and sales people in the Cooperstown area. Interested candidates can apply at glossyfinish.com/work-with-us Additionally, a custom webpage at glossyfinish.com/cooperstown has been created to offer more information about the photography service and packages available. About Glossy Finish Glossy Finish is an award-winning photography company specializing in capturing moments and creating memories of youth sports. With a staff of skilled photographers, graphic designers, and state-of-the-art equipment, Glossy Finish is dedicated to creating lasting keepsakes through the art of photography. Learn more at glossyfinish.com. About Cooperstown All Star Village Cooperstown All Star Village™ is a world-class youth baseball experience and family resort located in the birthplace of baseball. In addition to major league-style baseball fields and amenities, Cooperstown All Star Village offers onsite lodging for the whole family, full-service dining, heated swimming pools, and entertainment. As of 2023, the facilities at Cooperstown All Star Village are part of the Ripken Baseball family of complexes. Learn more at cooperstown.com. About Ripken Baseball Ripken Baseball brings teammates, coaches, and families together through its Big League Experiences while teaching children how to play sports the right way – the Ripken Way. Ripken Baseball continues to innovate the game through tournaments, camps, clinics, and spring training at their state-of-the-art facilities – The Ripken Experience ® Aberdeen Powered by Under Armour® (Maryland), The Ripken Experience ® Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), The Ripken Experience ® Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), The Ripken Experience ® Elizabethtown (Kentucky), Sports Force Parks™ at Cedar Point Sports Center (Ohio), and Cooperstown All Star Village (New York). Ripken Baseball also develops and trains athletes through the acquisition of Baseball Factory™ and Softball Factory™. Learn more at ripkenbaseball.com. Contact Details Eric PR & Marketing, LLC Eric Nemeth nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://www.glossyfinish.com/cooperstown/

January 23, 2024 10:40 AM Eastern Standard Time

TruChoice Hosts 5th Annual Climb Conference

TruChoice

TruChoice Financial Group, LLC (TruChoice), one of the largest distributors of insurance products in the financial services industry, held its fifth annual Climb conference January 11 th –14 th at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. More than 100 financial professionals gathered at the practice management event to start the year off with motivation and inspiration from an assortment of industry speakers, as well as their peers. “I look forward to Climb more than any other event we host every year,” said TruChoice’s Chief Distribution Officer, Jim Maietta. “It’s always exciting to see already high-performing financial professionals, who are at the top of their game, coming to events like this because they’re not willing to settle. The theme of our Climb events is always ‘Climb Higher.’ The high-impact speakers and peer-to-peer collaboration at Climb is designed to help them find that next goal to achieve. That next mountain to climb. I think we accomplished that again, and I’m already looking forward to next year.” Don Yaeger, best-selling author, longtime associate editor for Sports Illustrated, and the first of three keynote speakers at the event, kicked off Climb ’24 by sharing the characteristics of greatness he’s learned through decades of interviews with many of the greatest athletes in the world. Keynote Mark Zinder, a futurist and trend forecaster, opened the second day with a fascinating look at trends shaping our world. And final keynote Jeff Bush, principal of The Washington Update, closed the event with assessment and analysis of current happenings in Washington, D.C., and what they could mean for financial professionals. Additionally, three of TruChoice’s top financial professionals took the stage to share the inner workings of their practices, four major insurance carriers gave product updates, a panel of actuaries gave insights into product design, and nine of TruChoice’s own team shared insights into various areas, with the highlight being the launch of i-Factor, TruChoice’s online suite of cutting-edge resources. i-Factor is designed to give financial professionals the tools they need to dig deeper into product, get business issued faster, and help clients more effectively address their financial needs. Other notable takeaways from Climb ’24 included a closer look at TruChoice’s new reinsurance solutions and the announcement of two upcoming trips for financial professionals to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Reykjavik, Iceland, in 2025. TruChoice is a dynamic wholesaling organization that is one of the largest distributors of insurance products in the financial services industry. We provide access to 50-plus top-rated carriers and limited distribution products, feature a full-service marketing and advertising agency, and host industry-leading practice management events. Offering fixed annuities, life insurance, and long-term care products, our size and scale allow us to meet a variety of needs for a variety of business models. Whether we are helping you find your TruPath, providing a wealth of TruSolutions, or offering our unwavering TruSupport, OUR Tru is YOU. TruChoice Financial can be followed on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook. This information is intended for insurance-licensed financial professionals. Contact Details Chris Cowan +1 678-718-1951 mediarelations@truchoicefinancial.com Company Website https://www.truchoicefinancial.com/

January 23, 2024 09:30 AM Central Standard Time

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Steve Lowell, Leading Trainer and Mentor, Celebrates 40 Years Of Creating High-Impact Speakers

Prodigy Press Wire

Steve and Jayne Lowell, some of the most well-known names in the speaking industry, are celebrating 9 years in business together. The husband-wife duo has taught thousands of students how to create impactful signature speeches and convert their speaking engagements into revenue. Throughout his 40-year speaking career, Steve has spoken at locations across the globe, taking Jayne along in the past 9 years to nurture client relationships and truly change lives. The pair specializes in providing highly effective training programs to entrepreneurs, industry experts, and any other type of person interested in sharing their message. With the help of Steve and Jayne Lowell, clients can see a rapid increase in influence, business opportunities, and satisfaction. Steve Lowell is a multi-award-winning global speaker, three-time #1 best-selling author, and founder of The High-Impact Speakers’ Showcase. His wife Jayne has her own accomplishments to boast, including her successful career in international business and sales. As the former co-owner of a clothing manufacturing company that did over $11 million in sales, she has become Steve’s partner in creating a seamless client experience. Jayne’s expertise in business mentorship, specifically her 7-figure mindset framework, enabled Steve to scale his training business into a 7-figure enterprise. Steve and Jayne’s connection has enabled the pair to build a multi-million dollar business and help others discover their love of speaking. Since opening their training and mentorship company, Steve has taught countless coaches, consultants, and global changemakers how to deliver the most inspiring message possible. With Jayne’s business acumen, these clients have also gained access to hundreds of speaker leads through the resources she provides. This continuous high-touch support enables the Lowells’ clients to continue uplifting audiences with stories of success, failure, and perseverance. Since Steve has always loved the stage, he handles client training. His background as a musician which began at the age of six has prepared him to handle all kinds of people and situations with ease. Steve’s years of experience refining his speaking skills and grounding them in neuroscience have also propelled him to become one of the best public speaking instructors out there. Jack Canfield, the co-author of the internationally renowned book Chicken Soup for the Soul, has applauded his approach to teaching people from varying backgrounds how to create a personalized message that resonates with crowds globally. Clients have the opportunity to learn, implement, and perfect Steve’s speaking strategies through several training programs the company offers. One of Steve’s most sought-after programs is the 100k Signature Talk Coaching Program. This high-touch 8-week course is where coaches, entrepreneurs, and experts can craft high-impact messages that are guaranteed to bring in additional revenue. Steve stands by this promise, even going as far as to say that people who have never spoken publicly can also achieve this milestone. Jayne helps this become possible by providing clients with a weekly newsletter of curated leads that they can leverage along their speaking journey. Steve also leads the Premier Mentorship Circle, which is an elite one-on-one mentoring program that empowers his clients to captivate audiences on stage, on screen, or through podcasts, and generate revenue through speaking. Clients can also purchase any of Steve’s books to learn the art of becoming a talented public speaker or an unmistakable authority figure in your field. As Jayne and Steve continue their speaking legacy, the couple envisions more transformations of clients and audiences. The pair are passionate about their work and deeply believe that the power of spoken word should never be underestimated. “The purpose of speaking is not to transfer information, although that occurs in the process,” says Steve Lowell. “The true purpose of speaking is to convey emotion. When you express a message in front of an audience–live or virtual–you automatically become a more credible, engaging figure than you would be in other settings. When someone is in front of you on a stage or screen, their body language, facial expressions, stature, and voice become an inseparable package that communicates much more than written words ever can.” Media Contact Name: Jayne Lowell Email: jayne@stevelowell.com Release ID: 879948

January 23, 2024 09:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

Deloitte Partners with Memcyco to Combat ATO and Other Online Attacks with Real-Time Digital Impersonation Protection Solutions

Memcyco

Memcyco will showcase its solutions at Deloitte’s annual Cyber iCON event, demonstrating how organizations can build effective defenses to protect their customers against digital impersonation fraud Memcyco Inc, the real-time digital impersonation detection and prevention solution provider, and Deloitte, the leading consulting, advisory, and audit services firm, today announced their strategic partnership in the cybersecurity sector. The partnership enables Deloitte to extend this range of solutions offering customers Memcyco’s industry-leading anti-impersonation software. The solutions will be offered globally in regions such as the EMEA, LATAM, USA, and others. Deloitte and Memcyco’s pivotal collaboration combines the former’s consulting expertise with the latter’s cutting-edge platform for detecting and preventing digital impersonation fraud in real time. This alliance will elevate fraud prevention to a new level, helping government organizations, enterprises, and brands protect themselves from damage and safeguard their reputations from being tarnished through attacks that use phishing sites to target their customers. By virtue of their partnership, Memcyco and Deloitte will leverage additional solutions related to integration and cooperation, such as Deloitte’s Strategic & Reputation Risk Services. This multidisciplinary synergy ensures a holistic response to threats, capitalizing on each organization’s area of expertise and accumulated experience, thus offering more robust and complete solutions to clients. Memcyco provides a platform for real-time detection, protection, and response to online impersonation attacks, whereby malicious actors use phishing, smishing, and other techniques to direct customers to fake pages that look and feel much like the real thing. These attacks trick users into giving up their personal data, such as login credentials and credit card information, which is subsequently used for ATO (account takeover) and other online attacks, leading to data breaches, theft of funds, and ransomware. Unlike other solutions, Memcyco is singularly able to safeguard the “window of exposure” between when a fake website goes live and when the attacker attempts to use stolen data to access company web pages, using real-time alerts to warn users not to trust the spoofed site, as well as tracking attacker and victim activity. Addressing this window is crucial for organizations to be able to protect themselves from data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage while protecting their customers from identity theft and financial harm. Memcyco also provides organizations with full insight into attacks, including a list of all victims. This data not only gives the organization improved visibility, but also helps risk engines to predict fraud more accurately, thereby significantly decreasing remediation costs. “Memcyco is delighted to build a partnership with Deloitte due to its dedicated team, expertise, and innovation capabilities,” said Israel Mazin, CEO of Memcyco. “Our shared commitment to empowering organizations to make informed decisions about their cybersecurity strategy is at the heart of our collaboration. In the long term, this partnership will pave the way for organizations of all sizes to mitigate impersonation and brandjacking attacks and to gain more trust from their customers.” Memcyco will showcase its solutions at the third annual Deloitte Cyber iCON event in Spain on Jan 23, 2024. Cyber iCON allows businesses to gain first-hand knowledge about the most prevalent and sophisticated cyber threats they face today. Attendees will be able to learn about the latest strategies and countermeasures they can employ to safeguard themselves against advanced threats via real-world, interactive scenarios. Memcyco’s representatives will join Deloitte’s experts on-stage to discuss the dangers presented by digital impersonation and to introduce businesses to their comprehensive solution for mitigating such risks. Memcyco will also participate in a joint panel discussion and presentation alongside Deloitte’s expert cybersecurity consultants. About Memcyco Memcyco provides real-time digital impersonation detection, protection and response solutions to companies and their customers. Their real-time, agentless solutions are unique in fully safeguarding the critical "window of exposure" between when a fake site goes live and when an attacker attempts to use stolen data to access company web-pages. Memcyco alerts users who visit fake sites and gives organizations complete visibility into the attack, allowing them to take remediating actions. Led by industry veterans, Memcyco is committed to ensuring the security and digital trust of its customers - and of their customers. For more information, visit www.memcyco.com/. About Deloitte Deloitte has contributed to the development of business organizations and society during its more than 175 years of history. Faced with a constantly evolving reality, it has established itself as the advisor of reference for the transformation of large national and multinational companies using a multidisciplinary approach based on excellence, technological innovation and the continuous development of the talent of its professionals, maintaining its position as a leading professional services firm. The organization has strengthened its position by impacting clients, communities and people through the Make an impact that matters initiative, which is implemented in social action programs -WorldClass-, action against climate change -WorldClimate-, and its ALL IN diversity and inclusion strategy. Globally, the firm is present in more than 150 countries, where more than 345,000 professionals work. Learn more at: www.deloitte.com/. Contact Details Memcyco Sheena Kretzmer sheena@memcyco.com

January 23, 2024 09:25 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Lexston Mining Corporation Arranges Staking of Additional Mineral Claims in Thelon Basin, Nunavut

Lexston Mining Corporation

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire -- January 23, 2024. Lexston Mining Corporation (the “Company” or “Lexston” ) (CSE:LEXT) (OTC:LEXTF) (Frankfurt:W5G) announces that further to its news releases dated November 27, 2023 and January 10, 2024, the Company has arranged staking of five new mineral claims for prospective uranium exploration. These five mineral claims are in the Thelon Basin in Nunavut Territory and occupy an area of 5,688ha. The total land area held for exploration by Lexston through the new five claims and the previously announced Project 176 and Project Itza Option Agreement in the Thelon Basin is now 11,350 hectares. These mineral claims will now make project Itza and 176 contiguous and cover 14 additional radiometric anomalies along the northern unconformity in the Thelon Basin. Jag Bal, President, and CEO of Lexston states, “We were one of the first movers in the 2023-2024 uranium staking rush in the Thelon Basin. We look forward to being a part of a very busy exploration season in the basin and are excited to follow up on the high-grade uranium showings that we have on our property.” Click Image To View Full Size About the Mineral Claims - 5688ha/56.9km² The five new mineral claims have increased Lexston’s exploration area to a total area of 11,360ha, joining project Itza and project 176 and making it one contiguous land package hosting a total of 24 radiometric anomalies as identified by Titan in 2007. The five mineral claims are located along the mapped unconformity between the Thelon Formation and the underlying Amer Lake Metasediments, which contains reactivated faults. The intersection of reactivated faults and unconformities is highly prospective for uranium deposits. e.g., Cigar Lake, Key Lake. The five mineral claims are located within the most prospective region of the Thelon Basin and contain high-grade uranium oxide samples. The Company identifies the following advantages of newly staked mineral claims: STRONG land position in the up-and-coming Thelon Basin; Extensive historical data available to guide exploration planning; Historical high-grade uranium occurrences; Previous exploration programs terminated without extensive drill testing; Thelon Basin is experiencing a staking rush, and these projects cover the historically most attractive areas; and Multiple projects that cover the spectrum from conceptual exploration targets to near-drill ready targets. Project 176 – 1708Ha / 17km2 Boulders containing high grade uranium anomalies were discovered by previous explorers. Project 176 is in the Northeastern portion of the Thelon Basin - 176 is within the most prospective region of the Thelon Basin. Multiple coincident anomalies: The combination of the anomalies defined historically provides prime ingredients for discovering a high-grade uranium deposit within the project area. Geophysical work in 2012 defined similar fault arrays in the 176 Project area but market conditions prevented detailed follow-up. Project 176 was previously owned but never explored by Nex Gen Energy. Proposed Work: Re-process geophysical data and evaluate with the new geological theory proposed by Jefferson et al (2013) Complete high-resolution VTEM to add resolution to the basement conductors and anomalies identified in 2012 Complete high-resolution Gravity surveys. Project Itza – 3955ha / 39.6 km2 Project Itza is located in the Northeastern portion of the Thelon Basin - Itza was identified before the staking rush took place and is within the most prospective region of the Thelon Basin that contains the high-grade uranium oxide samples. A boulder containing a uranium oxide anomaly sits within the project and planned drilling in 2007 was never completed. At least 3 radioactive boulder trains are located, and the source is yet to be tested. Project Itza sits at the mapped unconformity between the Thelon Formation and the underlying Amer Lake Metasediments. It contains reactivated Faults identified in 2013 - not identified when the properties were last explored (2012). The intersection of reactivated faults and unconformities is highly prospective for uranium deposits. e.g. Cigar Lake, Key Lake. Historical assessment reports show expenditures > $10m in the area, with at least $2m on the Itza Project. Multiple radioactive boulders were measured. Previous explorers (Titan and Mega) focused only on Amer Lake geology based on data acquired from previous operators, the potential for Neoarchean Rumble formation to underly part of the licence is high which presents a high-quality unconformity target. The project requires evaluation using concepts developed since exploration stopped in 2012. The project has yet to be explored since the 2007 geophysical surveys or the 2013 revised geological framework by Jefferson et al. The only drilling on the property was in 1980 and the aim then was to understand stratigraphy – not hunting for a deposit. No explorer has tested the Neoarchean rocks that are projected to underlie the project area. These rocks host the nearby Tatiggaq discovery and Kiggavik Deposit. The Company is a Canadian mineral exploration company, focused on the acquisition and development of mineral projects, with the objective to enhance value to all its stakeholders. The Company has a mineral exploration project in British Columbia, Canada. National Instrument 43-101 Disclosure The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed by Mr. Richard Walker, a director of the Company and a Certified Professional Geologist with the American Institute of Professional Geologists and a member of the Geological Society of Nevada, a Qualified Person for the Company as defined in National Instrument 43-101. On Behalf of the Board of Directors LEXSTON MINING CORPORATION Jagdip Bal Chief Executive Officer Telephone: (604) 928-8913 The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of this news release. Forward-looking statements: This news release contains "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking information reflects management's current beliefs and are based on a number of estimates and/or assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking information are neither promises nor guarantees and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, uncertain and volatile equity and capital markets, lack of available capital, actual results of exploration activities, environmental risks, future prices of base and other metals, operating risks, accidents, labour issues, delays in obtaining governmental approvals and permits, and other risks in the mining industry. These statements include but are not limited to possible acquisitions and exploration of uranium or other properties, liquidity of the common shares of the Company and future financings of the Company. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions, and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by many material factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to the acquisition of new properties, liquidity of the common shares of the Company, financings, the market valuing the Company in a manner not anticipated by management of the Company. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking information. The Company is presently an exploration stage company. Exploration is highly speculative in nature, involves many risks, requires substantial expenditures, and may not result in the discovery of mineral deposits that can be mined profitably. Furthermore, the Company currently has no reserves on its properties. As a result, there can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

January 23, 2024 09:16 AM Eastern Standard Time

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West Red Lake Gold (WRLG.V) CEO Shane Williams on Building a Team

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd.

January 23, 2024 – TheNewswire – Global Stocks News – In a January 18, 2024 message to West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSXV:WRLG) (OTC:WRLGF) shareholders, CEO Shane Williams explained his team building strategy. The unedited contents of that message are printed below. “As the CEO of West Red Lake Gold (WRLG), my first task was to assemble a management team to bring this asset back into production. A typical deck of a Canadian mining company features a galaxy of mature executives in their 50s and 60s. The last wave of successful precious metal companies was run by baby boomers. Major and mid-tier mining companies have log jams of younger talent begging to be unleashed. We set out to assemble a young, energetic, highly skilled team. To achieve this goal, we did not rely on LinkedIn, or mining recruitment agencies. One of the advantages of working with Frank Giustra’s group is that it has connections with a lot of resource companies. People were recommended to us through word of mouth. Let’s be clear: youth + confidence + ambition ≠ expertise. Many young professionals desperately want to be leaders. They are impatient. They show up to meetings and talk like leaders, but they get quickly found out. A career in the mining industry is not a game of Snakes & Ladders. You can’t bypass any of the squares. To function effectively as a manager for an underground mining company, you need to have spent a lot of time underground. We looked for young managers who have worked in the trenches, done the hard yards. There is no shortcut to leadership. I’m privileged to be the CEO of WRLG, but it took me 25 years to get here. I wouldn’t have been ready 20 years ago, or 10. Experience and talent are obligatory, but an equally important quality is attitude. That’s in you or it isn’t. The desire to succeed, to improve, to learn from your mistakes and to keep going. No amount of technical skill can adequately compensate for a negative attitude. Our motivated young team accomplished a lot in 2023. The Rowan drill program exceeded expectations. Early drill results at Madsen also featured high-grade intercepts. Institutional investors took notice. In a challenging gold market w e raised CDN $46.7 million to fund our operations. During that 12 months, the WRLG share price increased about 90%. In the near future, you will hear from some of our young management team, including Maurice Mostert - V.P. of Technical Services; Will Robinson V.P. of Exploration; Jill Christmann - Chief Geologist, Derek Teevan - VP of Community Affairs, and Harpreet Dhaliwal, our new CFO. Knowing more about them, and the vital roles they play, will give you a deeper understanding of the West Red Lake Gold project. After that, you will hear from our Executive Chairman, Tom Meredith and our Co-founder and major shareholder, Frank Giustra. Next week in Part 2 of our messages to shareholders, you will hear from Maurice Mostert, our V.P. of Technical Services. Shane Williams Chief Executive Officer of WRLG” Click here to learn more about West Red Lake Gold Mines. guy.bennett@globalstocksnews.com Full Disclaimer

January 23, 2024 09:01 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Ecolomondo Starts Ramp-Up at its Hawkesbury TDP Facility

Ecolomondo Corporation

Montreal, QC – TheNewswire -- January 23, 2024 -- Ecolomondo Corporation (TSXV:ECM) (OTCQB:ECLMF) (the “ Company ” or “ Ecolomondo ”), a cleantech company that designs, builds, operates and commercializes Thermal Decomposition turnkey plants using its proprietary Thermal Decomposition Process (“ TDP ”) recycling technology, announces the start of ramp-up of operations at its Hawkesbury TDP turnkey facility. Click Image To View Full Size Click Image To View Full Size The Hawkesbury TDP facility initially started testing its reactors in January 2023 with an initial payload of 1,600 lbs and payloads were gradually increased to reach the optimal goal of 15,000 lbs per production cycle for both reactors in June 2023. Since then, the Company continued to make extensive improvements and capital expenditures, all leading to greater efficiency of the plant. During this time, the Company focused on improving output of the tire shredding line, reactor evacuation, reactor loading and recovered carbon black post-processing systems, with the goal of achieving the coveted output. The most important upgrades and capital expenditures have now been completed and are being implemented. The Company announces that the plant has begun its ramp-up phase. Starting January 16, the plant produced daily batches alternating each of two reactors. The Company expects to increase its ramp-up to 2 batches per day by the second week of February, and gradually ramping up to four batches per day by May 2024. As ramp-up gains momentum, the Company expects the Hawkesbury TDP facility to gradually improve cash flow and to become cash flow neutral (before debt servicing), at 2 batches per day. The Company believes that the Hawkesbury plant has now achieved the threshold to process large quantities of end-of-life tires efficiently, and produce large quantities of sustainable recovered products: oil, gas, steel and recovered carbon black. The Company believes that its recovered end-products will be widely accepted by industry, in particular since its products have been ISCC certified. During 2023, the Company had revenues of C$155,850, mostly from tipping fees and the sale of end-products produced at the Hawkesbury facility, namely recovered carbon black, oil and steel. Most customers that purchased Ecolomondo’s end-products have expressed satisfaction while many have or are ready to place repeat orders. The Company believes that once fully ramped-up and commercially operational, the Hawkesbury plant will be a testimonial to an efficient and commercial TDP turnkey facility that the Company believes will bring more viability to TDP technology and help ramp-up the Company’s global expansion agenda. WEBINAR. The Company will have a webinar on February 8. Click Image To View Full Size You can register with the following link: https://globalonemedia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_26U3-TtdTlO36b2QKUVJGg#/registration About Ecolomondo Corporation Ecolomondo Corporation is a Canadian cleantech company that prides itself after its proprietary Thermal Decomposition technology TDP which is headquartered in Québec, Canada. It has a 25-year history and during this time has been focused on its development of its technology and the deployment of TDP turnkey facilities. TDP recovers high value re-usable commodities from scrap tire waste, notably rCB, oil, syngas, fiber and steel. Ecolomondo expects to be a leading player in the cleantech space and be an active contributor to the global circular economy. Ecolomondo trades in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol (TSXV:ECM) and in the United States under the symbol (OTCQB:ECLMF). To learn more, visit www.ecolomondo.com About the Hawkesbury Plant – A 2-Reactor TDP Facility The Hawkesbury facility building is 46,200 sq.ft and has an impressive indoor clearance of 28 feet. It is state-of-the-art and houses 4 main production departments, tire shredding, thermal decomposition, recycled carbon black refining and oil fractionation. Once fully operational, this facility is expected to process 1.3M of scrap tires per year and produce 8.7M lbs of recovered carbon black, 34,608 barrels of oil, 2.9M lbs of steel, and 2.6M lbs of process gas. About the Shamrock Project – A 6-Reactor TDP Facility Processing capabilities for the Shamrock facility is projected at 5.5M per year of end-of-life tires, yielding approximately 35.1M lbs of recovered carbon black, 128,100 barrels of oil, 11.9M lbs of steel, and 10.6M lbs of syngas; roughly three times the size of the Company’s Hawkesbury (Ontario) plant output. Facility construction is expected to begin by the third quarter of 202 4 with completion expected by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025. Projected cost to build is approximately US $93 million. Our Mission, Vision & Strategy Ecolomondo’s mission is to be a contributing participant in a dynamic Circular Economy and to increase shareholder value by producing and supplying large quantities of recovered resources to be re-used in the manufacture of new products. Ecolomondo’s vision is to be a leading producer and reseller of recovered resources by building and operating TDP facilities, strategically located in industrialized countries, close to feedstock, labor and offtake clients. Our strategy is to become a major global builder and operator of TDP turnkey facilities, for now specializing in the processing of ELTs. Our intent is to expand aggressively in North America and Europe. Our experience and modular technology should help us get there faster and better. We plan to keep performing ongoing research and development to ensure that Ecolomondo remains technologically advanced. ISCC Certification A confirmation of the Company’s successful process lies in the recent International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (“ISCC”) for its Hawkesbury TDP facility, another step forward that should help improve demand for TDP. ISCC is a Global Sustainability Certification System and offers chain-of-custody certification systems to ensure traceability and feedstock identity, which can add commercial value to the Company’s end-products as they remain traceable in the supply chain. ISO Certification The Company has obtained ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 certification of its Integrated Management System (IMS), which acknowledges Ecolomondo’s commitment for quality, environmental impact and health and safety at work. Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) On the social aspect the Company plans to measure global health and safety, injury rate and gender diversity, and finally in the corporate governance aspect, the Company is measuring ethics and anticorruption, ESG reporting and board independence. About TDP The TDP process is technically proven and more advanced than most other pyrolysis technologies. Over the years, our Technological teams were able to overcome all uncertainties that plagued most competitors especially in the s e areas: pre-filtration, reactor cooling, reactor rotation, water recycling, processing of rCB, (hydrocarbon removal), mass monitoring, heat curve development, humidity and water removal, safety testing, system automation, emissions control and monitoring. TDP is Environmentally Friendly – CO 2 Reduction By producing rCB, TDP reduces GHG emissions by 90% versus the production o f virgin carbon black. The production of rCB at the Hawkesbury and Shamrock facilities are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 22,400 and 67,200 tons per year, respectively. Please follow Ecolomondo on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EcolomondoECM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EcolomondoECM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecolomondo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecolomondoecm/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ecolomondo Ecolomondo Corporation Contact Eliot Sorella Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ecolomondo Tel: (450) 587-5999 esorella@ecolomondocorp.com www.ecolomondo.com Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements The information in this news release includes certain information and statements about management's view of future events, expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward looking statements. These statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Because of these risks and uncertainties and as a result of a variety of factors, the actual results, expectations, achievements or performance may differ materially from those anticipated and indicated by these forward-looking statements. 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January 23, 2024 09:01 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Research Collaboration Validates MyAnIML’s AI-Powered, Facial Recognition Cattle Predictive Health Platform

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A collaborative study between animal agtech startup MyAnIML and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) successfully corroborated the technology's predictive ability to proactively manage devastating disease outbreaks in cattle production. MyAnIML used proprietary facial recognition and deep learning technology to accurately predict Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), or bovine pinkeye, 99.4% of the time and several days before veterinarians were able to detect symptoms, according to published study results. USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists Mike Clawson and Larry Kuehn, who have researched IBK for years at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, shared their expertise on the project. “Early detection of disease is critical to healthy herd management – giving producers the chance to separate sick animals, control spread and judiciously use antibiotics before a large outbreak occurs,” said Mike Clawson, an USDA Agricultural Research Service molecular biologist and project researcher. “The results of the MyAnIML study demonstrate how far and how impactful AI-powered technology can be toward ensuring a safe, resilient and sustainable U.S. food supply chain.” The MyAnIML and USDA study included 870 beef cattle located on three different Kansas ranches during the summers of 2021 and 2022. Bovine pinkeye is highly contagious and the most common ocular disease of cattle globally, costing U.S. producers alone an estimated $150 million annually in lost performance and treatment costs. There are no effective vaccines for IBK, forcing producers to treat infected animals with antibiotics, thereby elevating the risk of developing antibiotic-resistance bacteria strains that threaten human health. Building off this collaboration, MyAnIML and USDA are applying the technology next to predict Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD). As the single most economically impactful cattle disease, BRD costs the U.S. feedlot industry potentially more than $900 million annually, according to the American Society of Animal Science. “Building off our AI platform’s ability to distinguish between ‘healthy’ and ‘sick’ cattle two to three days before symptoms were diagnosed, the next step is expanding MyAnIML’s repertoire of diseases and health events to offer producers new tools to ensure a safe food supply,” said Shekhar Gupta, MyAnIML CEO and founder. MyAnIML’s patent-pending technology platform uses AI, facial recognition and inexpensive GoPro cameras to automatically capture and analyze subtle changes in a cow’s muzzle. Like a human fingerprint, each cattle muzzle is unique, and can be used to track specific cows. However, MyAnIML, is the first to use muzzle dermatoglyphics to not only identify cows, but as a health predictor of diseases such as BRD, IBK, foot root and uterine infections, proving that subtle changes in the bumps and ridges on a cow muzzle are a precursor of a health event. MyAnIML’s trial partners have also successfully used the technology to monitor the health status of cows going into estrus, early stages of labor and even subtle health stressors, like the need for more nutrition while nursing calves. "The muzzle is an incredible mirror into cattle health and well-being. Humans just didn’t have the ability to ‘see’ what the muzzle was telling us without the help of MyAnIML’s advanced AI and facial recognition technology,” Gupta said. Since its founding in 2021, MyAniML has: Developed a proprietary dataset of 3000 muzzle images of beef cattle, the first cattle facial and muzzle image library for health management. Partnered in trial projects with multiple Midwest cattle production facilities. Released an inexpensive Bluetooth-enabled “smart” ear tag and app that helps large-scale commercial feedlots and stockyards quickly locate potentially sick animals identified by the MyAnIML predictive platform. Signed a partnership agreement with DairyFi an India-based startup, in January. With 308 million cows, India has the largest cattle herd in the world, but suffers from lack of adequate cattle health services, greatly reducing the economic and productivity potential of India’s cattle industry. With positive results from the collaboration, large-scale trials, veterinarian feedback and ongoing product development, MyAnIML is getting ready for broad-scale commercialization. The company received angel investment funding in 2021 and is currently in the process of a seed funding investment round to expand its technology in cattle, as well as to include other livestock and companion animals. About MyAnIML MyAnIML invented and is commercializing the first-of-its-kind platform for early disease prediction in cattle using facial recognition technology focused on a cow’s muzzle. The initial discovery is the product of intense curiosity and a sense of purpose by the founder, a leading expert in generative AI and emerging uses of web-based blockchain technology. MyAnIML’s mission is to help ensure the health and well-being of cattle while ensuring an affordable and safe food supply. For more information www.myaniml.com. Contact Details AgTech PR Georgie Smith +1 360-929-0244 georgie@agtechpr.com Company Website https://www.myaniml.com

January 23, 2024 08:00 AM Central Standard Time

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Abilene Christian University and Infosec Pioneer Innovation: College Credit for CompTIA Certifications

Abilene Christian University

In a ground-breaking collaboration at the intersection of industry training and academia, Abilene Christian University (ACU) and Cengage Group announce an industry-first initiative to award college course credit for certification through Infosec Institute’s boot camps from CompTIA, a globally recognized organization that offers professionals trusted credentials that validate their career experience. This innovative partnership will save students time and money when pursuing an online bachelor’s degree or certificate in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity by providing academic credit for the existing certifications in the information technology field. It also marks a significant leap forward in recognizing the value of highly-regarded industry expertise and facilitating a seamless transition from Infosec Institute’s acclaimed cybersecurity training programs to formal academic recognition. Bridging the Gap: From Industry to Academia As the need for cybersecurity training rapidly evolves, ACU Online and Infosec Institute are at the forefront of fostering a monumental shift in cybersecurity education. The core innovation in this partnership lies in the recognition of Infosec Institute’s boot camps offering CompTIA certifications, a widely respected standard in the information technology industry, as eligible for college course credit within ACU Online's cybersecurity degree and certificate programs. Key Highlights of the Partnership: Credit for Industry Certifications: Building on the success of Infosec Institute's renowned training programs, learners can now earn academic course credit at ACU for successfully completing industry certifications through Infosec’s boot camps, starting with the prestigious CompTIA certifications. This groundbreaking approach acknowledges the real-world relevance of industry certifications and provides a structured pathway for learners to advance their education toward formal academic credentials, such as university certificates and degrees. Save Time & Money: Learners with existing CompTIA certifications can save $1,185 per course, with up to five courses waived within a bachelor’s degree. Those interested in pursuing one of ACU’s cybersecurity certificate programs can save 25% on tuition. Flexible Learning Pathways: The collaboration offers a flexible and personalized approach to cybersecurity education. Learners can seamlessly integrate their Infosec training into ACU’s online bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity and two cybersecurity certificate programs, creating a comprehensive and industry-aligned learning experience. Fusion of Practical and Theoretical Knowledge: Infosec's industry-leading practical, hands-on training meets ACU's academic rigor, ensuring that graduates not only possess technical skills but also a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles. This fusion positions learners for successful careers in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. "This partnership with Cengage Group’s Infosec Institute represents a transformative approach to cybersecurity education,” said Stephen Johnson, chief executive officer of ACU’s Dallas campus. “By recognizing the value of CompTIA certifications for college credit, we are breaking new ground in providing a pathway for learners to bridge the gap between industry expertise and formal academic achievement. ACU is proud to lead in innovation and make quality education accessible to professionals worldwide." According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, cybersecurity professionals with a bachelor’s degree can expect to make an average annual salary of $112,000 per year. Even more impressive, this field is expected to grow 32% from 2022 to 2032, making cybersecurity one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. "At Infosec Institute, we have always believed in the power of hands-on, practical training. This collaboration with ACU Online is a testament to our shared commitment to empowering individuals in their cybersecurity journey,” said Keatron Evans, Vice President, Portfolio Product Strategy, Infosec Institute. “The ability to earn college credit for CompTIA certifications is a game-changer, offering our learners the recognition they deserve in both the industry and academic realms." ACU’s online programs are administered through its branch location in Dallas and include 15 bachelor’s degrees, 15 master’s degrees, four doctoral degrees, four undergraduate certificate programs, and 10 graduate certificate programs. Prospective students, industry professionals, and Infosec learners interested in exploring this innovative pathway to academic recognition can find more information and begin their journey by visiting onlinedegrees.acu.edu/infosec. ACU also supports military students through specialized tuition assistance programs for its online degrees. Learn more about ACU’s active-duty and veteran military tuition discounts here. About Abilene Christian University Founded in 1906, Abilene Christian University enrolls more than 5,700 students in robust online and residential undergraduate and graduate programs. Students choose from 87 baccalaureate majors that include more than 171 areas of study, 71 areas of study in master’s degree and specialist programs, and four doctoral programs. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. Abilene Christian is one of only 19 universities to be ranked in the top 50 nationally for both Undergraduate Teaching and Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Learn more at acu.edu. About Infosec Infosec, part of Cengage Group, is a leading cybersecurity training company helping IT and security professionals advance their careers and empowering employees to be cyber-safe at work and home. Its mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity through role-guided training that’s accessible and engaging. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent and teams, and more than five million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness and phishing training. Follow Infosec on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Infosec’s Resources Blog for the latest news, or visit infosecinstitute.com for more information. Contact Details Story and Strategy PR Kim Brown, MA, APR +1 806-316-8879 kbrown@storyandtrategypr.com Infosec Institute Jeff Peters jeff.peters@infosecinstitute.com

January 23, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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