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Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
ASEAN Centre For Energy Receives NZ$200,000 Grant From New Zealand
JAKARTA, July 18 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) has received a NZ$200,000 (about US$119,300) grant from the New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry to support the region's energy transition and the implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC). The contribution marks the first direct partnership between ACE and New Zealand, commemorating 50 years of ASEAN-New Zealand relations and reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainable energy development in the region. ACE Executive Director Datuk Abdul Razib Dawood described the grant as a significant milestone in regional energy cooperation, expressing gratitude to New Zealand for its continued support.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
‘Helps me greatly': Alberta team explores exercise benefits for cancer patients
An Alberta team is studying how exercise after—and even during—cancer treatments can provide survival benefits. Results will be released soon. An Alberta team is studying how exercise after—and even during—cancer treatments can provide survival benefits. Results will be released soon. Study on exercise after and during cancer treatment looking positive An Alberta team is studying how exercise after—and even during—cancer treatments can provide survival benefits. Alberta Community Exercise (ACE) programs have been held throughout the province since 2017, and the research team is expected to release results soon from its study of more than 2,500 participants. Some participants are already touting the benefits. 'Very helpful, and it's very important that they are here to guide us to do the exercises that are good for us individually,' said two-time breast cancer survivor Lynne Farley of Calgary. Two-time breast cancer survivor Lynne Farley. Two-time breast cancer survivor Lynne Farley. Research is already revealing promising data about exercise programs in oncology treatment, including an 18-year study on colon cancer patients from all over the world recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. 'Hard data showing the survival benefits of exercise and those benefits, they're comparable to what you would see with some of the drug treatments,' said Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed, a University of Calgary kinesiology professor and founder of Alberta Community Exercise (ACE). This information is validating but not surprising for Culos-Reed, who started the ACE program for people with all kinds of cancer. 'It's not just early stage; we're seeing metastatic disease … really higher-risk cancers like neural oncology brain tumours,' said Culos-Reed. Participants range from recent post-cancer to those waiting for or in the middle of treatment. A specially trained team helps tailor exercises for individual needs and abilities. 'We've had people contact, and they say, 'I have a walker; can I do your program?' And I think at first it was like, I don't know—let's try it out and see, and then we can get these people into the class.' said Jessica Danyluk, a clinical exercise physiologist with ACE. Alberta Community Exercise founder Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed, two-time breast cancer survivor Lynne Farley and clinical exercise physiologist Jessica Danyluk. Alberta Community Exercise founder Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed, two-time breast cancer survivor Lynne Farley and clinical exercise physiologist Jessica Danyluk. The social side of the class is just as important. 'Just being able to talk to people in the same situation as I am just helps me greatly,' said Farley. People who qualify for ACE get the first 12 weeks free thanks to donors, but continued programs cost participants about $7 a class. The program isn't currently funded by the province, but people involved with ACE hope that changes. 'Because people need it. It will help them build confidence, build strength, empower them,' said Danyluk. All of which is vital for people who have faced a lack of control due to disease. 'You've got to keep going—do these programs. Live each day and make the most of each day,' said Farley.
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
ON24 Strengthens APAC Presence Partnering with Performars to Drive Business Growth in South Korea and Taiwan
SAN FRANCISCO & SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ON24 (NYSE: ONTF), a leading intelligent engagement platform for B2B sales and marketing, today announced a strategic partnership with Performars, a specialist in Revenue Operations (RevOps), CRM consulting, and digital growth enablement. The collaboration is driving ON24's continued expansion into the high-growth markets of South Korea and Taiwan, enabling local enterprises to drive revenue by capturing, converting and scaling first-party digital customer engagement. Through this partnership, ON24's Intelligent Engagement Platform is united with Performars' localized market expertise and end-to-end execution capabilities to deliver compelling, high-impact digital experiences. Together, ON24 and Performars are enabling companies across the life sciences, IT, finance, and electronics sectors to launch webinars and virtual events that generate qualified pipeline, deepen customer relationships, and accelerate revenue conversion. 'Our partnership with Performars is a strategic accelerator for our growth in the APAC region,' said Daniel Harrison, Vice President and Managing Director of ON24, APAC & Japan. 'Performars brings deep local market knowledge and executional strength that complements our APAC growth strategies. Together, we're enabling businesses in Korea and Taiwan to transform how they engage prospects and customers, delivering personalised engagement experiences that drive business impact and results.' Performars, a HubSpot Diamond partner and recognized leader in digital sales transformation across Asia, will offer ON24 clients a comprehensive suite of services—from webinar and virtual event experiences to post-event content, performance analytics and sales automation. With operations in Korea, Taiwan, and the U.S., Performars is uniquely positioned to bring ON24's Intelligent Engagement Platform to regional enterprises. 'ON24 is a global leader in intelligent, AI-driven digital engagement,' said Jake Nobler, Sales Director at Performars. 'This partnership allows us to help more organizations in Korea and Taiwan harness the full potential of first-party customer engagement and events driving growth locally and on a global scale. We're excited to deliver impactful experiences that multiply reach, engagement, and revenue.' The two companies will jointly launch strategic marketing campaigns starting July 2025, including a series of digital events tailored to the life sciences, IT, and financial services industries. These campaigns will showcase successful customer use cases and introduce ON24's Intelligent Engagement Platform and AI-Powered Analytics and Content Engine (ACE) solution to a broader regional audience. To learn more about the ON24, visit About Performars Performars is a company that provides global sales growth and RevOps solutions. We use a unique CRM-based persona marketing methodology along with related RevOps technology to help our clients grow in new markets. We directly support our clients' global business success by expanding into countries such as Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States. About ON24 ON24 is on a mission to help businesses bring their go-to-market strategy into the AI era and drive cost-effective revenue growth. Through its leading intelligent engagement platform, ON24 enables customers to combine our leading first-party experiences with personalization and content as well as capture and act on engagement insights, accelerating the buyer journey and propelling pipeline forward. ON24 provides industry-leading companies, including 4 of the 5 largest global software companies, 3 of the 5 top global asset management firms, 3 of the 5 largest global pharmaceutical companies and 3 of the 5 largest global industrial companies, with a valuable source of first-party data to drive sales and marketing innovation, improve efficiency and increase business results. Headquartered in San Francisco, ON24 has offices globally in North America, EMEA and APAC. For more information, visit © 2025 ON24, Inc. All rights reserved. ON24 and the ON24 logo are trademarks owned by ON24, Inc., and are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries.
Chicago Tribune
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Oswego's Kamrin Jenkins soaks up playing on Chicago White Sox's field in Double Duty Classic. ‘Such an experience.'
When Oswego's Kamrin Jenkins walked onto Rate Field, visions he's had in his head came to life. Invited by the Chicago White Sox to participate on July 2 in the Double Duty Classic, in honor of the legendary Ted 'Double Duty' Radcliffe, Jenkins played for the East All-Star team. As he emerged from the dugout in his Negro League-inspired uniform, there it was. 'Someday,' Jenkins said, 'I want to play here.' With his pedigree, Jenkins may very well get that chance. Committed to Missouri since last October, he's ranked No. 4 in the 2026 class for Illinois, according to Prep Baseball Report. The 6-foot, 183-pound shortstop has elite speed on the bases or at the plate and plays slick defense, all traits that portend to a breakout spring next season as a senior. 'You watch him play, he has all the tools,' Oswego coach Joe Giarrante said of Jenkins. 'He makes throws up the middle look easy. His name is prevalent, so teams will do all they can to not give him pitches to hit. He gets on base and he's always a threat to take second and third.' Jenkins, however, wasn't always able to let it rip like he wanted to last season for the Panthers. An injury limited him to duties as the designated hitter for much of the spring, a factor that Giarrante feels works against a five-tool player like Jenkins. Plus, with his SEC commitment in hand, opponents didn't want to pitch to Jenkins, leading to an increase in walks. 'He may not have the stats to prove it, but over time, when he gets to where he wants to get as a baseball player, this can only help him,' Giarrante said. 'This past spring with him not starting in the field, he's one of those guys that constantly has to be in the game. 'His bat will definitely improve when he's playing the field.' This summer, Jenkins is relishing his time with Top Tier West. In a lineup loaded with talent, teams have no choice but to put pitches across the plate. And he has been ready to pounce. 'I feel like more people try to attack me because I'm going to Missouri and I play in front of a lot of scouts,' Jenkins said. 'They want to see if they can really play at that level. 'I love it because I get to hit some pitches and get everyone's best stuff.' Many scouts were on hand at the Double Duty Classic, an annual event designed to promote baseball in inner cities and honor the history of Negro League baseball. Dozens of college and professional scouts watched two all-star teams made up of rising seniors. Troy Williams, who runs the White Sox's ACE program and community baseball initiatives, pointed out that the goal of the game is multifold. 'You want to pay homage to the East-West game that was once played at Comiskey Park,' Williams said. 'That's why we wear the uniforms we wear. We're trying to recreate the history of that game and give the kids a history lesson. 'We invite as many college and pro scouts as we can. They get a chance to get on a stage where they can be recruited. That's the main goal.' The significance of the game and its history wasn't lost on Jenkins. 'It's different for sure, looking around and seeing people that look like you,' Jenkins said. 'You're used to playing with all types of people. Having your own brotherhood makes it special. 'There's so much talent out there that's not recognized.' Jenkins is already well-recognized. And once he started taking ground balls, he felt right at home. 'The field is big, but it's almost the size of a regular field,' Jenkins said. 'It was different seeing the bleachers and all of the sponsors. It was such an experience to play on a big-league field.' In the future, maybe days like this will become the norm for Jenkins. 'I'm just trying to put my name out there, keep doing what I'm doing,' Jenkins said. 'Hopefully, in next year's draft, I'm in there.'
Business Wire
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Diversified Streamlines Virtual Event Operations and Propels Engagement with ON24 Intelligent Engagement Platform
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (NYSE: ONTF) – As digital engagement becomes a top priority for B2B marketers, Diversified, a global leader in B2B events and media, has transformed its virtual event strategy with the ON24 Intelligent Engagement Platform. By adopting ON24's first-party customer engagement platform and AI-powered Analytics and Content Engine (ACE), Diversified is improving operational efficiency, driving deeper audience engagement, and accelerating business outcomes through real-time insights and streamlined workflows. Managing hundreds of webinars and digital events annually, Diversified's Digital Solutions team faced challenges with data visibility, platform reliability, and integration support. With ON24, Diversified consolidated its tech stack, gained access to real-time first-party engagement data, and enhanced its ability to personalize and scale content—both live and on-demand. 'The decision to switch to ON24 was about more than just solving technical challenges—it was about elevating our entire first-party customer engagement strategy,' said Laura Poliskey, Senior Digital Solutions Manager at Diversified. 'With ON24, we're not only saving time and reducing complexity, we've gained the tools and data needed to innovate, personalize, and ultimately multiply the impact of every webinar.' With ON24, Diversified achieved a 60% registration-to-attendee conversion rate in 2024, experiencing a 19% increase in overall attendance year-over-year. Engagement scores for webinars have now consistently reached 5.0—the highest possible rating. These improvements are powered by ON24's immersive, customizable webinar console and its real-time first-party engagement metrics, including click-throughs, downloads, and interaction heatmaps. 'Diversified has shown how organizations can transform webinars into powerful engines of engagement and growth,' said David Lee, Chief Marketing Officer at ON24. 'By leveraging our ON24 Intelligent Engagement Platform and real-time AI-powered analytics and content, Diversified is not only streamlining execution but also unlocking deeper insights and personalization at scale. Their impressive conversion rates and top-tier engagement scores show what's possible when innovation meets actionable data.' With the ability to track on-demand engagement, a capability previously unavailable, Diversified now maximizes value long after a webinar ends. Nearly half of Diversified's webinar views come from on-demand audiences, which are now actively nurtured and personalized with ON24's AI-powered ACE content experiences that further propels business outcomes. About Diversified Diversified is a global B2B events and media company that strengthens business communities by fostering a space, in person and online, for professionals and businesses to connect and grow. The company serves as a trusted partner across several industries including active lifestyle, business management, clean energy, commercial marine, healthcare, seafood, technology and more. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, the global company has divisions and offices around the world in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Diversified is a third-generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: About ON24 ON24 is on a mission to help businesses bring their go-to-market strategy into the AI era and drive cost-effective revenue growth. Through its leading intelligent engagement platform, ON24 enables customers to combine our leading first-party experiences with personalization and content as well as capture and act on engagement insights, accelerating the buyer journey and propelling pipeline forward. ON24 provides industry-leading companies, including 4 of the 5 largest global software companies, 3 of the 5 top global asset management firms, 3 of the 5 largest global pharmaceutical companies and 3 of the 5 largest global industrial companies, with a valuable source of first-party data to drive sales and marketing innovation, improve efficiency and increase business results. Headquartered in San Francisco, ON24 has offices globally in North America, EMEA and APAC. For more information, visit
