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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Helix BioPharma Corp. Announces CFO Appointment to Support Strategic Growth and Upcoming Milestones
TORONTO, ONTARIO - June 2, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Helix BioPharma Corp. (TSX: "HBP", OTC PINK: "HBPCD", FRANKFURT: "HBP0") ("Helix" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage oncology company shaping a near future where today's hard-to-treat cancers are vincible, today announced that the Company has appointed Rohit Babbar, CPA as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company, replacing James B. Murphy, CPA as Fractional CFO. Rohit Babbar is Certified Public Accountant with fourteen years of experience leading accounting operations and financial strategy across fast-growing private and publicly listed small to mid-sized companies in Canada and the US. He is a Director at Brio Financial Group ("Brio"), a financial consulting firm that provides outsourced CFO services, financial planning and analysis, and strategic advisory support to emerging growth companies. Over the course of his career, Mr. Babbar has delivered impact across strategic growth and operational efficiency, leading transformative initiatives such as a USD 50 million private equity deal that helped drive a tenfold revenue increase from USD 20 million to USD 200 million. Mr. Babar will be supported by an experienced team of professionals from Brio specializing in accounting and finance, capital raising and administrative operations, as Helix enters a new phase of growth that includes plans to relocate to the US, pursue a NASDAQ listing, and close a substantial equity financing to support upcoming clinical studies. "Rohit's leadership and Brio's support will provide the bandwidth we need as we prepare to execute on the Company's upcoming strategic milestones - particularly as we gear up for our interactions with the FDA - ensuring our financial operations are aligned and fully resourced to support clinical execution," said Dr. Thomas Mehrling, MD, PhD, CEO of Helix BioPharma. Rohit Babbar, CPA, CFO of Helix added: "I'm excited to join Helix at such a pivotal stage in its evolution. The Company's scientific foundation and strategic direction present a compelling opportunity to build long-term value. I look forward to working closely with the team to help drive its financial strategy and support its upcoming milestones." About Brio Financial Group Brio Financial Group is a financial and management consulting firm based in Somerville, New Jersey, specializing in outsourced financial leadership and reporting support for small to mid-sized public and private companies. With a team experienced across domestic and international markets, Brio has supported clients listed on multiple stock exchanges and is frequently referred by leading audit firms - including sole practitioners and Big Four firms alike. Brio's services span complex financial analysis, accounting for mergers and acquisitions, valuation of financial instruments, and the development of robust financial reporting frameworks. In addition to ensuring compliance and managing financial reporting and taxation, the firm provides strategic financial management solutions, including budgeting, modeling, capital procurement, and accounting system design. Brio is known for helping emerging growth companies navigate financial complexity with clarity and confidence. About Helix BioPharma Corp. Helix BioPharma is an oncology company that innovates from strength to bring near-term solutions for today's hardest-to-treat cancers. The Company's pipeline is led by Tumor Defense Breaker(TM) L-DOS47, a clinical-stage antibody-enzyme conjugate designed to prime CEACAM6-expressing tumors for increased sensitivity to therapy and augment the effectiveness of today's front-running anti-cancer treatments. L-DOS47 has completed Phase Ib studies in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and shares its CEACAM6-targeting foundation with Helix's next-generation bi-specific antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), currently in discovery. The Company also advances two pre-IND candidates: (i) LEUMUNA(TM), an oral immune checkpoint modulator aimed at achieving durable remission in post-transplant leukemia relapse, and (ii) GEMCEDA(TM), a first-in-class oral gemcitabine prodrug with bioavailability on a par with IV, designed to expand treatment options for advanced cancers. Helix is listed on TSX (HBP), OTC PINK (HBPCD), and FWB (HBP0). For more information, please visit: For more information, please contact:Helix BioPharma Adelaide Centre - North Tower40 Temperance Street, Suite 2Toronto, ON M5H 0B4Tel: +1 857 208 7687Jacek Antas, Directorcorporate@ Forward-Looking Statements and Risks and Uncertainties This news release contains forward-looking statements and information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements and information that are not historical facts but instead include financial projections and estimates, statements regarding plans, goals, objectives, intentions and expectations with respect to the Company's future business, operations, research and development, including the Company's activities relating to DOS47, LR 09 and GEMCEDA. Forward-looking statements can further be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "ongoing", "estimates", "expects", or the negative thereof or any other variations thereon or comparable terminology referring to future events or results, or that events or conditions "will", "may", "could", or "should" occur or be achieved, or comparable terminology referring to future events or results. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that the Company considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such information is given, including but not limited to the assumptions regarding the implied benefits of the transactions. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the risk that the Company's assumptions on which its forward-looking statements are based may not be accurate; the ability of the Company to capitalize on the potential benefits of the transactions; and the risk factors disclosed in the Company's periodic reports publicly filed and available on its SEDAR+ profile at No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur. There is no assurance that the proposed transactions will be completed in accordance with its terms or at all. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this announcement and the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or information should those beliefs, assumptions, opinions or expectations, or other circumstances change, except as required by law. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Improved new Honda Amaze offers more without breaking the bank
New third generation Amaze small sedan has a sub-R300 000 price tag, but also more equipment in an overall package better devised than before. All-new third generation Amaze has been restyled to appear more substantial and better looking than before. Images: Charl Bosch With the Jazz, subsequently renamed Fit, having moved upmarket and the Brio long since discontinued, the Indian-made Amaze has been Honda's best-seller in South Africa in a somewhat ironic turn of events. Against the industry norm Although originally spun-off of the Brio as the small sedan equivalent, the Amaze, with the unveiling of the second generation in 2018, became a model of its own and also the replacement for the hatch that bowed-out with the original generation. ALSO READ: Wraps officially come off elevate(d) all-new Honda Amaze Against the trend of hatches being favoured above sedans when taking the importance of small crossovers and SUVs out of the equation, the third generation Amaze comes at a critical time for a brand that has fallen far from its previous highs against the backdrop of larger, comparatively price and yes, SUVs from China. As a way of combatting this, in addition to assuring its stay in South Africa despite speculation of its future, Honda has increased the new Amaze's sticker prices by between R1 300 to R2 000 over its predecessor despite it being a completely new product with significantly higher levels of specification. Largely new Described at the time of its unveiling last year as a package that 'outclasses' its rivals, the Rajasthan-assembled Amaze has been made to look more compact than its predecessor, with traces of its sibling, the Elevate SUV, and the segment-up Ballade being evident on the design front. Based on the same platform as the Elevate, and still adhering to India's sub-four regulations, the official launch in a cold, wet and miserable Cape Town this week came with a series of welcome improvements over the old Amaze, but disparages on one key front unlikely to go away soon. Depicted Comfort tops the Amaze range. Styled in accordance with a philosophy Honda calls progressive, protective and sporty, the Amaze range once again spans three models and two trim levels, of which two were sampled at the event. Up front, the familiarly continues with the retention of the normally aspirated 1.2-litre petrol engine that channels 66kW/110Nm to the front wheels via either a five-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. In both instances, the transmissions have undergone revisions to be smoother while also helping with driveability. Much better on the eye A visual improvement over the old Amaze, the Elevate-style front facia has seen the standard incorporation of LED headlights across all three variants, as well as 15-inch alloy wheels and a black honeycomb pattern for new grille. Depicted Trend starts the Amaze range off. At the rear, an almost coupe-style sloping roof design has been opted for and although similar to the old Amaze in length, wheelbase and height, width has been increased by 38 mm to 1 733 mm. Somewhat curiously, this has seen boot space drop from 420-litres to 416-litres, which, still makes the Amaze more practical than its immediate rivals, the Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan (402 L) and the equally new Suzuki DZire (382 L). Still capacious boot now accommodates 416-litres as opposed to the previous Amaze's 420-litres. In terms of colours, five hues are available; Platinum White Pearl, Obsidian Blue Pearl, Meteoroid Grey Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic and Radiant Red Metallic. Massive improvement inside Inside, the Amaze's biggest attribute is the Elevate-derived interior that appears more modern but still functional. Unlike in its home market, all South African-market models get a black interior with black fabric seats as standard – the tacky previous black-and-brown imitation leather option having been dropped entirely. Interior has been redesigned to be more modern, but also ergonomically-sound and neat. Feeling better in terms of fit-and-finish with the odd scratchy surface still present – not surprising given the Amaze's price – the cabin remains ergonomically in-check with physical buttons and a straightforward to use new eight-inch freestanding infotainment system. A standard fixture across the entire range as well, the system incorporates wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and is contrasted by an equally seven-inch digital instrument cluster, also on all variants. Spec box In terms of specification, the Trend, which only comes with the manual gearbox, starts the range off by incorporating not only the already mentioned features, but also the following: Trend is solely offered with the five-speed manual gearbox. Neither trim grade offers cruise control. four-speaker sound system; front and rear armrests; dual USB ports; automatic air conditioning with rear vents; electric windows and mirrors; multi-function steering wheel; height adjustable front seats; keyless entry; push-button start Taking care of safety are dual front airbags, a reverse camera, rear parking sensors, Vehicle Stability Control, Hill Start Assist and ABS as well as EBD. Standard across all models is a new, plain and simple to use eight-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Up next, the flagship Comfort replaces the wire-effect wheels with dual-tone alloys, still of 15-inches, while also gaining LED fog lamps, a wireless smartphone charger, Auto High Beam Assist headlights, a six-speaker sound system and side as well as curtain airbags for a total of a six. The only derivative to have the option of the manual or CVT, opting for latter sees the added inclusion of paddle shifters as well as a segment first Remote Engine Start. More than likely as a result of costs, neither Trend or Comfort receives cruise control, or indeed Honda's Sensing array of driver assistance systems offered in India, these being the LaneWatch side camera, Lane Departure Warning, Collision Mitigation Braking, Lane Keep Assist and Lead Vehicle Alert to name a few. On the move On the move, the first leg of the route from the V&A Waterfront along the coast passed Muizenburg, Kalk Bay and then slightly more inland to eventually end at Hout Bay, involved the Trend. Given the appalling conditions that lashed the Mother City, progress was anything but swift, yet the Amaze felt composed and the ride forgiving given its suspension tuning. That being said, the ride didn't 'hit through' when tasked with lesser well maintained sections of the route, while stability wasn't adversary affected by the Cape doctor. Compared to the Comfort, the Trend has different 15-inch alloys and does without the LED fog lamps at the front. Despite being at sea level, the normally aspirated petrol still isn't a ball of fire and in typical Honda fashion, requires revving until the stereotypical 'VTEC kicks in' power band is reached. A free-revving unit nonetheless, the engine's combination with the five-speed manual works a treat as the thin lever connects to a sweet shifting 'box that comes with a light clutch adjusted almost perfectly to avoid stalls. Guaranteed to be used often to keep the engine on the boil, especially when driven at altitude where the Amaze will feel sluggish, the manual is, still, in stark contrast to the 'improved' CVT. All variants as fitted with black fabric seats as part of the all-black interior. Sampled in the Comfort on the return run back to Cape Town, the unit comes as a welcome improvement over the old Amaze, but still drones in typical fashion to the point of becoming downright irritating and without any go under hard acceleration. While likely to be popular option, and indeed relatively smooth when pottering about at town, the simulated ratio transmission still isn't ideally suited to a vehicle that will struggle even more at the Highveld with a fully loaded boot, four passengers and the air conditioning switched on. Conclusion Honda's approach of sticking with the Amaze while struggling in other facets of the market might seem like a no-brainer, yet the small sedan's offset of 10 000 units in South Africa the original Brio Amaze speaks the loudest of where the brand continues to place its core focus. An offering made sweeter by more specification, better styling and descent dynamics for not a lot more than its predecessor only adds to a commendable package spoiled mainly by its self-shifting transmission option. Price Included with each Amaze's price is a five-year/200 000 km warranty and a four-year/60 000 km service plan. Amaze 1.2 Trend – R254 900 Amaze 1.2 Comfort – R274 900 Amaze 1.2 Comfort CVT – R294 900 NOW READ: Swift booted as Suzuki finally prices all-new DZire
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Logitech Brio Webcam Delivers Crisp 4K—Under $130 Today
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use(Opens in a new window) . Logitech's Brio 4K webcam is pretty much the quickest way to make your video calls look significantly better. It captures crisp 4K video with rich, balanced colors, and the difference between this and a standard webcam is immediately noticeable—no more grainy, dark video or weird color issues. At $128.90, which is about 36% off, this webcam is a smart upgrade if you regularly hop on calls for work, stream on Twitch, or just want to look clearer in family Zoom sessions. It also has built-in HDR support, helping balance out tricky lighting conditions like window glare or dimly lit rooms. There's also an adjustable field of view, so you can frame your shot wider or tighter depending on the setting, and Logitech's autofocus is quick enough that you won't have to keep fiddling with settings every few minutes. This one connects via USB, making setup as easy as plugging it in and opening your preferred video app. Plus, it's nicely compact, so it fits neatly on top of your monitor or laptop without cluttering your workspace. At under $130, the Logitech Brio 4K webcam is an easy way to get clearer, sharper video without messing around with complicated setups.
Associated Press
28-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Oakwood Homes Launches New Brio Collection in the Thompson River Ranch Community of Johnstown, Colorado
DENVER, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This Saturday, March 29, Oakwood Homes is launching the Brio collection in its master planned community, Thompson River Ranch —located about 50 miles outside of Denver in Johnstown, Colorado. This collection is the second to be added to the community, alongside the Coach House collection. It will include 18 premium homesites, many of which back to open space, and are priced in the mid $500s. 'We're thrilled to introduce the Brio collection to Thompson River Ranch, expanding our offerings in this vibrant, growing community,' said Ryan Delp, Denver division president of Oakwood Homes. 'Each homesite has been thoughtfully designed to offer homebuyers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience and outdoor living in Northern Colorado, and at attainable price points compared to today's metro-Denver average.' Homesites in the collection range from 2,022 to 2,771 square feet and feature up to 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, an unfinished basement and oversized three-car garages— all designed for families and individuals seeking space, comfort and functionality. Most of the Brio homesites back to open space, offering residents unmatched privacy and stunning mountain views. Thompson River Ranch provides a vibrant, amenity-rich lifestyle with an outdoor pool, clubhouse, parks and trails, an 18-hole disc golf course and community events, all conveniently located near major roads and shopping at the Promenade Shops at Centerra in Loveland. Enjoy being centrally located within the Northern Colorado corridor. Thompson River Ranch is just 50 miles from downtown Denver, 40 miles from Boulder and 20 miles from Fort Collins. With young families in mind, the community's newest neighborhood school, Riverview PK-8, opened in 2021 and is a part of the Thompson School District. Riverview PK-8 is designed to foster strong academic programming through innovation, collaboration and social-emotional learning1. Qualifying homebuyers have the opportunity to purchase their home with competitive financing and low down payment options from Nest Home Lending, as well as additional resources such as Oakwood Homes' Homebuyers Club, which offers free resources to help prospective homebuyers become financially ready to buy a home. Other Oakwood Homes communities in Colorado include Green Valley Ranch, Muegge Farms, The Reserve, Banning Lewis Ranch, The Retreat, Reunion and Erie Highlands. Full community details and information on how to purchase your home can be found online by visiting About Oakwood Homes Oakwood Homes is proud to be part of the Clayton Homes family, a Berkshire Hathaway company, and is committed to growth and development across Colorado, Utah and Arizona. Oakwood has delivered more than 30,000 homes to date over its 30 years of history. Oakwood, as well as its founder Pat Hamill, have been recognized as leading community philanthropists. Through Oakwood's BuildStrong Education Foundation, they have committed to education reform and early childhood education. Learn more about the company, Oakwood's leadership team and its history at About Nest Home Lending
New York Times
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
PB&J Transcends the Lunchbox
The Chefs Making PB&J for Adults In a 1901 article in the Boston Cooking School Magazine of Culinary Science & Domestic Economics, the food writer Julia Davis Chandler introduced one of America's most iconic culinary couples: peanut butter and jelly. In the time since, PB&J has dominated school lunchboxes and shown up in various packaged treats, from Uncrustables to M&M's. Now pastry chefs like New York's Miro Uskokovic, 41, are embracing and updating the pairing. At Hani's, the East Village bakery that he co-owns with his wife, Shilpa, PB&J cake is a perpetual best seller. 'With desserts, you should never go too intellectual,' says Uskokovic, who sandwiches wild blueberry compote, peanut butter buttercream and peanut-sesame crunch between layers of yellow sponge. 'I haven't met many people who don't like PB&J.' At Brio, an Italian restaurant in Amsterdam, the chef Maddy Caldwell, 24, serves a frozen version of the combo, topping her ice cream sundae with peanut sauce and quince jelly, while in Asheville, N.C., Owl Bakery's Lola Borovyk, 32, simmers local muscadine grapes into jam and then combines them with peanut frangipane and streusel in a twice-baked croissant. 'It's lowbrow meets highbrow,' she says. At Hellbender, a Mexican American restaurant in Ridgewood, Queens, the executive chef Yara Herrera, 33, took inspiration from another childhood favorite: Jell-O. Her parfait features alternating stripes of silky peanut butter and concord grape gelatin with a topping of whipped cream and candied peanuts. Originally conceived of as a special, the dessert was so popular that it's become a menu mainstay. Says Herrera, 'I don't think PB&J is ever going out of style.' — Tanya Bush In Norway, a New Stay on a Private Island When it comes to solitude and scenery, few places rival Norway's western coast, with its tens of thousands of islands and islets, and its maze of fjords. But luxury accommodations are scarce in this part of the country, which means visitors are more likely to sail by than to linger on land. Today, though, you can stay at Lilløy Lindenberg, a guesthouse on a nine-acre private island. (You reach the property, a converted farmstead, via a 10-minute boat ride from the neighboring island of Herdla, which connects to the mainland by bridge.) The closest major city is Bergen, home to Lilløy's interior designers, Vera Kleppe and Åshild Kyte, who commissioned a number of the region's artisans, from a glassblower to woodworkers, to help refresh the farm's existing two buildings, as well as a stand-alone sauna and a shop. The original main house, built in 1906 and paneled with a mix of repurposed wood and knotty and solid pine, contains three guest rooms, while the fourth is in the former boathouse perched above the sea. The colors in all the rooms — soft greens, rusts and rich browns — reflect the surroundings, as does the menu, which includes locally foraged mushrooms and seaweed, plus cardamom buns made by a baker on a nearby island. In summer, the kitchen will pack a picnic lunch for guests who want to go kayaking for the day. From about $615 a night, or about $1,670 for the entire property, — Gisela Williams A Watch That Accounts for Leap Years Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
