January 14, 2022

AscendEX Lists the Marvelous NFT Token, MNFT

International, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AscendEX is excited to announce the listing of the Marvelous NFT Token (MNFT) under the trading pair MNFT/USDT on AscendEX starting on January 14 at 5:30 p.m. UTC.

Marvelous NFTs is a blockchain game development company and the official intellectual property licensee of Bad Days, a decentralized strategy game and blockchain-powered site. Running on the Ethereum network and utilizing the Polygon Layer 2 protocol, Bad Days implements ERC-721 and ERC-1155 custom-developed smart contracts to enable users to own, collect, breed, sire, battle, and play unique limited-edition digital assets and crypto collectibles.

Bad Days players can develop and customize their assets, creating an immersive and multi-dimensional user experience where players can personalize and tailor their strategies to compete against other players in a series of battle scenarios.

The core token of the Bad Days ecosystem is the Marvelous NFT token, MNFT. Operating as the core currency in gameplay, MNFT allows players to not only make in-game purchases but also stake their assets to earn increased yield. MNFT tokens additionally feature two deflationary mechanisms, including fee distribution and buy-back mechanism, to maintain the stability of the token and broader game economy.

Players of Bad Days are also able to interact with the Fuse Token, yet another operational token within the Bad Days battle environments. The Fuse Token, similar to MNFT, aims at producing player-generated wealth throughout the game ecosystem. Ultimately, players are rewarded for continuous engagement and top-tier game strategy within the Bad Days platform.

Through the development of Bad Days, the Marvelous NFTs team has continued its mission to drive mainstream adoption of blockchain and GameFi by delivering high-quality blockchain-based gaming, unique opportunities for NFT ownership, and easy-to-comprehend play-to-earn mechanisms.

With the listing of MNFT, AscendEX strives to continue demystifying the world of blockchain-based gaming, allowing for more individuals to participate in the blockchain ecosystem.

About AscendEX
AscendEX is a global cryptocurrency financial platform servicing more than one million institutional and retail traders with the resources needed to obtain more value from their crypto investments. Operating at the nexus of centralized finance and decentralized finance, AscendEX’s platform features access to margin, futures, and spot trading, a robust wallet infrastructure, and staking support for over 200 industry-leading blockchain projects, all producing industry-leading yields and returns, further driving the growth of the crypto ecosystem. In efforts to cultivate scalable and secure forms of decentralized financing, AscendEX has emerged as a leading platform by ROI on its “initial exchange offerings” through supporting some of the industry’s most innovative projects from the DeFi ecosystem.

To learn more about how AscendEX leverages best practices from both Wall Street and the cryptocurrency ecosystem to extract the highest value per dollar to its users, please visit:

Website: https://ascendex.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AscendEX_Global
Telegram: https://t.me/AscendEXEnglish
Medium: https://medium.com/ascendex

About Marvelous NFTs
Marvelous NFTs is a blockchain game development company and the official intellectual property licensee of Bad Days, a decentralized application that runs on the Ethereum network utilizing the Polygon layer two protocol to avoid high gas fees. Bad Days was designed to be a fun and interactive game that gives users the ability to own, buy, sell, collect, upgrade, battle, and play unique limited edition digital assets from the Bad Days universe in an exciting player vs. player strategy game.

For more information and updates, please visit:

Website: https://marvelousnfts.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarvelousNfts_
Telegram: https://t.me/baddayscom

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January 14, 2022

AscendEX Lists Battle of Guardians Token, BGS

International, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AscendEX is thrilled to announce the listing of the Battle of Guardians Share Token (BGS) under the trading pair BGS/USDT starting on January 14th at 2 p.m. UTC.

Battle of Guardians (BOG) is a real-time, multiplayer NFT fighting game that allows players to utilize their NFT assets as fighting avatars in an all-out battle of skills, where heightened skill is recognized with in-game rewards. Developed in Unreal Engine and built atop the Solana Network, BOG was designed with multiplayer capabilities that allow global players to engage in fierce, multi-realm battles in the expansive Sci-Fi game ecosystem. The project currently offers a selection of 30 unique NFTs and is equipped with an NFT Synthesis feature that allows players to upgrade the tier of their fighting avatars. BOG is being developed for PC-based gaming, with iOS and Android cross-platform multiplayer features becoming available in the future.

Recently, the play-to-earn model has become the standard for new-to-market, blockchain-based gaming ecosystems. The convergence of gaming and finance through NFTs has become an exciting and interactive way for players of games, and owners of NFTs, to earn real-world rewards. BOG aims to emphasize the “play” aspect of the play-to-earn movement by offering multiple modes of play. In BOG gameplay, players can battle in Player vs. Environment (PvE), Player vs. Player (PvP), or Tournament modes, using their collection of NFT avatars. With a tiered system of playable NFTs, a variety of gaming modes, and a rewards model in place, BOG will become the go-to platform for players to test their skills and agility while earning rewards in-game.

A unique feature of BOG’s NFT structure is the ability for players to rent NFTs, which adds yet another revenue stream for players looking to leverage the BOG ecosystem. Owners of specific NFTs can rent their assets out to players who are eager to play the game, but do not yet want to commit to purchasing their own asset. By implementing this mechanism, both established players and inquisitive newcomers can earn increased in-game rewards, maximizing the utility of the NFTs featured in the BOG game.

To further incentivize players for continued gameplay and reward players for remarkable in-game achievements, Battle of Guardians will feature two tokens: the Battle of Guardians Share token (BGS) and the Fighting Points token (FP). Both tokens will be utilized within the game’s various modes for purchasing NFT characters and in-game assets, whereas BGS can uniquely be leveraged as a governance token to contribute to the development of the game. Players will also have the ability to stake their BGS tokens to generate additional yield and further their involvement in the BOG ecosystem.

AscendEX is excited to debut the trading of the BGS token and support the growth of the play-to-earn GameFi Ecosystem.

To learn more about how AscendEX leverages best practices from both Wall Street and the cryptocurrency ecosystem to extract the highest value per dollar to its users, please visit:

Website: https://ascendex.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AscendEX_Global
Telegram: https://t.me/AscendEXEnglish
Medium: https://medium.com/ascendex

About Battle of Guardians
Battle of Guardians is a real-time multiplayer NFT Fighting Game that allows players to utilize their NFT asset as Fighters in the battlefield. Battle of Guardians is multiplayer ready, built by a game studio with 7+ years of experience.

For more information and updates, please visit:

Website: https://battleofguardians.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOG_Official_
Telegram: https://t.me/battleofguardianschat

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January 14, 2022

U.S. Institute of Peace Nominations Are Open for the 2022 Women Building Peace Award

Annual award recognizes women peacebuilders from conflict-affected countries.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) announces nominations are open for the 2022 Women Building Peace Award. This prestigious annual award honors women who are building peace in countries impacted by violent conflict.

The nominations period will run until February 14, 2022. The awardee will be recognized at a ceremony organized by USIP in October 2022.

Countless women risk their lives to create peace in their communities, leading movements for justice and inclusivity despite often being overlooked in their efforts. USIP is committed to doing more to support and celebrate these women and the impact they have as agents of peace. USIP invites organizations and people across the globe to take part in identifying and honoring exceptional women who have dedicated their lives to peace.

USIP strongly encourages nominations for women who have not been previously recognized for their peacebuilding work. Nominations will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

Commitment to Peace: A woman who shows a commitment to peace through her work to prevent or resolve conflict nonviolently in a fragile or conflict-affected country or region.
Exceptional Leadership: A woman who embodies exceptional leadership through her vision and innovation and has earned the respect of others in the pursuit of peace.
Outstanding Practitioner: A woman who is a peacebuilding practitioner and works with members of local, national or international communities in an inclusive and participatory manner.
Substantial Impact: A woman whose peacebuilding work has led to tangible results.

The 2022 award winner will be chosen by the Women Building Peace Council, a group of distinguished experts who advise USIP on matters of gender and peacebuilding.

Previous recipients of the Women Building Peace Award include Josephine Ekiru of Kenya and Rita Lopidia of South Sudan. Nineteen women have been recognized by USIP as finalists for the award since its inception in 2019.

For information on the award and to nominate a woman peacebuilder, visit: www.usip.org/womenbuildingpeace.

For information on USIP, visit: https://www.usip.org/about.

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January 14, 2022

GWM Hit a New Record in 2021 with 15% Sales Growth

BAODING, China, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GWM released the latest sales data on January 6 that the company registered a volume of nearly 1.3 million vehicles in 2021, up 15.2% year-on-year, which marks the new record that the sales have been more than one million units for six consecutive years.

Under the challenging conditions of the global pandemic, GWM has still seen surging sales growth. The official data showed that in the latest December, 162,369 new vehicles were sold, a month-on-month increase of 32.5%.

GWM Hit a New Record in 2021 with 15.2% Sales Growth

As a single brand, HAVAL was still the top seller of GWM in 2021, with annual sales of more than 770,000 units, and cumulative global sales of more than 7 million units.

The trendy HAVAL JOLION, the highly intelligent HAVAL H6 HEV and many other new models attracted users across the globe, becoming the stars in the SUV segment. Statistics showed that HAVAL H6 HEV has won the top two in the Thai C-class SUV market for five consecutive months.

GWM pickup also performed well, which sold a total of 233,006 units, the main contributor to which was the spread of GWM pickup in more than 50 countries and regions, including Australia, Chile, South Africa and Egypt. GWM POER and WINGLE became co-drivers for GWM pickup’s sales, resulting in total cumulative global sales of 2 million units.

As the world’s new-generation intelligent and safe pickup, GWM POER was awarded the latest stringent A-NCAP five-star safety ratings in Australia, which has shown as the new benchmark in the entire industry. This achievement made GWM POER become “one of the top three safe pickup brands in Australia”.

Particularly, in terms of vehicle performance, GWM POER features a 3.5T drag force, with strong off-road performance. Considering both utility and entertainment features, it became a favorite among users, catering to various usage scenarios such as lure fishing and camping. In the annual model selection organized by Autocar, GWM POER was awarded “The Best Model of the Year.”

With the popularization of electric vehicles, GWM in this wave has built several new energy routes including hybrid and all-electric technologies and launched a variety of new energy models through early planning years of R&D.

In 2021, GWM launched HAVAL H6 HEV, HAVAL JOLION HEV, ORA GOODCAT and WEY Mocha PHEV in overseas markets, showing its presence in the international new energy vehicle market on behalf of Chinese brands. According to statistics, GWM sold 136,953 new energy vehicles, contributing 10.7% to its total sales.

Seeking Alpha, the website with crowd-sourced content for financial service, displayed that in the sales ranking of global electric vehicle manufacturers, GWM ranked 13th with a 2.1% market share.

Based on such outstanding sales performance, in 2022, GWM’s HAVAL, ORA, TANK and other brands will continue to launch products featuring different styles to continuously keep sales growth momentum.

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January 14, 2022

LG’S NEW INSTAVIEW REFRIGERATOR BRINGS NEW POSSIBILITIES AND EFFICIENCY TO THE KITCHEN

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — At CES 2022, LG unveiled its latest InstaView™ Door-in-Door™ refrigerator range fully equipped with the energy-efficient features and outstanding convenience required for the perfect kitchen life. Reversed as the hardest working appliance of every home, the fridge must work non-stop 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; but such a heavy workload means the most essential home appliance is also the most energy hungry. Taking better care of the InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator is one of the best ways a homeowner can help the environment and their bank balance at the same time.

LG InstaView™ Door-in-Door™ refrigerator

Keep Food Fresh, Open That Door Less

Curiously opening the fridge door to check which items need replenishing stands in the way of the appliances’ optimum energy performance. With LG’s Door-in-Door^™ feature, cold air loss is kept to a minimum thanks to a separate space dedicated to the household’s most-used items. What’s more, its seemingly simplistic design has the added purpose of allowing the fridge to operate more efficiently, saving the homeowner a handsome sum by keeping the compressor — the engine that creates all that cold air — from working overtime, which has the added benefit of extending its lifespan.^[1] The LG InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator has already amassed a legion of loyal fans, resulting in more than one million units being sold worldwide in 2020.

Craft Ice™ made from LG InstaView™ Door-in-Door™ refrigerator

Being the Perfect Host with Craft Ice

When hosting friends and family, an ice maker can be the difference between a good drink and a great drink. LG InstaView refrigerator with Craft Ice™ automatically makes standard ice cubes, crushed ice or LG’s exclusive spherical Craft Ice that melts slower to keep drinks cool for longer.^[^2] Cocktails and soft drinks taste better when served with the clear, aesthetically-pleasing ice balls seen in the fanciest restaurants and bars.

ThinQ-Powered Convenience

To reduce energy consumption and alleviate energy bills, LG’s ThinQ™ AI platform sends smartphone notifications when the refrigerator door is left ajar. In the ThinQ app, users can control key features from anywhere, a function that is also compatible with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa through easy voice commands.^[3] When away from home for an extended period, users can activate vacation mode through the app and effortlessly check their refrigerator’s interior temperature remotely.

Smarter Living with Proactive Customer Care

Proactive Customer Care (PCC), LG’s AI-infused smart customer service, lets users manage their refrigerator’s performance with minimal effort. The intelligent PCC service analyzes usage patterns on top of providing maintenance tips and alerts on potential issues to keep connected appliances performing at their best. The comprehensive AI service teaches users how to install and use their LG appliances and even informs them when supplies are running low or new software updates are available.^[4]

To experience LG’s latest InstaView refrigerators, visit LG’s digital exhibition booth at CES 2022.

^[1] Reduction of cold air loss up to 41 percent based on Intertek testing of models SX5534WB, GR-S632GLRC and LFX3194ST/02 using LG internal testing method measuring percentage reduction in exchange rate of air when opening Door-in-Door™ compared to regular refrigerator door for 10 seconds. Results may vary by model and duration of door opening.

^[2] Craft Ice™ lasts approximately 15 percent longer than cubic ice in water based on internal tests comparing the average melting rate of Craft Ice and cubic ice in an environment of 25-27 degrees Celsius and water temperature of 9 degrees Celsius.

^[3] Applicable for models with Wi-Fi connectivity with both the appliance and LG ThinQ app connected. Service and feature compatibility may vary depending on the region.

^[4] Availability of Proactive Customer Care may vary depending on model or region.

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January 14, 2022

‫شركة International Process Plants تستحوذ على مصنع لتصنيع الشمع عالي النقاء بواسطة تحويل الغاز إلى سوائل

شركة International Process Plants تبحث عن مستثمرين للشراكة في المصنع أو السيطرة عليه

برينستون جنكشن، نيوجيرسي, 13 يناير 2022 /PRNewswire/ — أعلنت اليوم شركة International Process Plants (IPP) والشركات التابعة لها عن استحواذها على شركة Juniper Acquisitions المحدودة، المالكة لمصنع Juniper Specialty Products التجاري لتصنيع الشمع عالي النقاء بتحويل الغاز إلى سوائل، والذي يقع مقرّه في ويستليك في ولاية لويزيانا، ويُعدّ الجهة التجارية الوحيدة في أمريكا الشمالية المنتجة للشمع بتحويل الغاز إلى سوائل. وتعلن الشركة عن عرض المصنع -والذي يقع على موقع مساحته 10 أفدنة ومخدوم بخط سكة حديد وشاحنات- للبيع أو الاستئجار أو المشاركة أو الترخيص؛ ويشمل ذلك جميع حقوق الملكية الفكرية.

وينتج المصنع 1100 برميل يوميًا من شمع البرافين عالي النقاء من الغاز الطبيعي عن طريق عملية التحويل “فيشر تروبش”، ويُستخدم شمع البرافين عالي النقاء في تصنيع المواد اللاصقة، ومواد الطلاء والبناء، والسلع الاستهلاكية، بما فيها مستحضرات التجميل، بالإضافة إلى نواتج التقطير الخفيفة والمتوسطة الخالية من الكبريت التي تُستخدم في وقود النقل والصناعات الكيماوية.

وشركة IPP هي إحدى شركات مجموعة عالمية تمتلك أصولًا ومواقع تصنيع لصناعات كيميائية وبتروكيماوية وأسمدة وبوليمر وأدوية، والتي تُغلق بغرض إعادة تشغيل الأصول لتصنيع المنتجات نفسها أو منتجات مغايرة، أو الانتقال إلى مواقع أخرى حسب الجدوى الاقتصادية، مع العمل في الوقت نفسه على إعادة تطوير المواقع. وتبحث شركة IPP عن مستثمرين للاستحواذ على مشروع مصنع الشمع، أو إبرام شراكة لمواصلة المشروع. وفي تعليقه على ذلك، قال رون جيل، رئيس شركة IPP:

“إنّنا متحمسون للغاية لمواصلة مشروع مصنع “ويستليك” لتصنيع الشمع؛ فالجدوى الاقتصادية الممتازة للمشروع ووجود سوق رائج لمنتجاته، وانخفاض رأس المال المطلوب، والربحية الجيدة لمنتجات الشمع عالي النقاء الذي يُصنّع بتحويل الغاز إلى سوائل، إضافة إلى الموعد القريب لبدء التشغيل (خلال 18 شهرًا فقط)؛ كل ذلك يجعل من هذا المشروع فرصة رائعة للاستثمار. وأردف قائلًا: “من المتوقع أن يحقق المشروع عند اكتماله عائد استثمار عن مدّة قدرها ثلاث سنوات”.

وأضاف روس جيل، نائب رئيس شركة IPP ومدير قسم الاستحواذ بها: “إنّ استثمار أكثر من 400 مليون دولار بالملكية المسبقة في المشروع يُعدّ فرصة فريدة للدخول في أعمال تصنيع الشمع عالي النقاء منخفض البصمة الكربونية بتحويل الغاز إلى سوائل في أمريكا الشمالية بتكلفة رأسمالية منخفضة للغاية، كما يُعدّ فرصة استثمار في السوق الجديد أسرع من أيّ فرصة أخرى لمشروع منافس”.

عن شركة International Process Plants (IPP)

منذ عام 1978، حققت شركة IPP نموًا كبيرًا جعلها شركة عالمية رائدة متخصصة في توفير فرص للتنمية الصناعية في الصناعات الكيميائية، والصناعات الكيميائية المتخصصة والدقيقة، وصناعة البتروكيماويات والأسمدة والبوليمر، والصناعات الدوائية. وتحقق شركة IPP النمو الصناعي المستدام من خلال استغلال الأصول القائمة والمثبّتة مسبقًا والمتاحة فورًا للتشغيل، مقابل جزء من تكاليف الأصول الجديدة للعلامات التجارية. وتفخر الشركة بامتلاكها حافظة أعمال عالمية تضم 14 موقعًا صناعيًا متكاملًا، وما يزيد على 110 مصانع متكاملة، وأكثر من 15000 قطعة رئيسية من المعدّات والأنظمة. لمزيد من المعلومات عن شركة IPP، يُرجى زيارة موقع الشركة الإلكتروني: www.ippe.com.

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هاتف رقم: 617.680.2965	هاتف رقم: 609.586.8004
بريد إلكتروني: KathS@ippe.com	بريد إلكتروني: RossG@ippe.com

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