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Roberts & Ryan Inc. is pleased to announce our selection into Northern Trust Asset Management’s 2023 Minority Broker Program

Roberts & Ryan Investments, Inc.

America’s first Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned broker-dealer, Roberts and Ryan, is pleased to be selected into Northern Trust Asset Management’s 2023 Minority Broker Program. NTAM, with its long-standing commitment to ensuring diversity and inclusion within the investment industry, has expanded the program from eleven firms in 2019 to sixteen in 2023. “We look forward to working with both the new and returning member firms of our Minority Brokerage Program,” Northern Trust Asset Management’s Chief Investment Officer Angelo Manioudakis said. “The application and selection process are quite rigorous, so we have complete confidence that chosen firms will provide the high level of service for which clients have been turning to NTAM for decades.” “Roberts & Ryan is very appreciative of NTAM’s support for selecting us into their Minority Broker Program, and we are excited to work with them,”, Roberts and Ryan’s CEO, Ed D’Alessandro, said. “We are proud to have developed our services to the level where organizations like NTAM see value. We are extremely grateful for their commitment to diversity and inclusion.” About Roberts and Ryan Investments, Inc. Roberts & Ryan Investments, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVO) broker-dealer with execution capabilities in the capital markets, equities, and fixed-income trading. The firm was founded in 1987 by a United States Marine Corps Vietnam combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient. With over one million dollars in committed donations, Roberts & Ryan is active in donating to charitable foundations that make significant positive impacts in the lives of Veterans and their families, primarily focusing on general wellness, mental health, and career transition. Contact Details Joe Pecoraro +1 917-658-8945 jpecoraro@roberts-ryan.com Company Website https://www.roberts-ryan.com

December 22, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

CSG Praised as One of India’s Best Companies for Developing Great Managers

CSG

BANGALORE, Dec. 22, 2022 – CSG ® (NASDAQ: CSGS) is proud to be a company that puts its people first. Today, People Business, a global human resources consulting firm, awarded CSG as one of India’s Best Companies for Great Managers. This achievement recognizes CSG’s commitment and capability to build and sustain a high-trust, high-performance culture that allows each person to thrive and enables teams to drive growth and success for our customers. “We couldn’t be prouder to be recognized as a company with great managers,” said Liz Bauer, Chief Experience Officer at CSG. “Our managers live and breathe our mission statement every day by channeling the power of all. They help their teammates engage, flourish, and thrive, bringing out their teams’ best selves and their best work. Counting so many of our colleagues in India among the country’s best managers is an honor.” CSG’s future-forward workplace philosophy allows employees to work from and grow in a space that best supports their productivity and effective work-life integration. This design emphasizes the continual promotion of personal growth and well-being and inspires global team collaboration to nurture talent wherever it is. With this mindset and supportive culture, great managers advance into great leaders and drive growth for CSG. “At CSG, our people are our most treasured resource, and we take pride in boosting their growth and well-being,” said Sudhansu Panigrahi, head of India operations at CSG. “This recognition is a testament to CSG’s commitment to creating career opportunities that develop great managers and support their growth as they lead teams to deliver unmatched value for our customers.” Earlier this year, CSG was certified as a Great Place to Work in India and recognized as both one of India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women 2022 and one of India’s Best Workplaces™ in IT & IT-BPM 2022. As part of this success in India, CSG has seen a 21% growth in its India employee base with 700 new hires and 300 internal promotions. To learn more about careers at CSG and our culture, visit CSG careers. # # # About CSG CSG empowers companies to build unforgettable experiences, making it easier for people and businesses to connect with, use and pay for the services they value most. Our customer experience, billing and payments solutions help companies of any size make money and make a difference. With our SaaS solutions, company leaders can take control of their future and tap into guidance along the way from our more than 5k-strong experienced global CSG services team. Want to learn more about how to be a change-maker and industry shaper like our 1,000-plus clients? Visit csgi.com to learn more. Copyright © 2022 CSG Systems International, Inc. and/or its affiliates (“CSG”). All rights reserved. CSG® is a registered trademark of CSG Systems International, Inc. All third-party trademarks, service marks, and/or product names which are referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners, and all rights therein are reserved. Contacts: Kristine Østergaard Public Relations +44 (0)79 2047 7204 kristine.ostergaard@csgi.com John Rea Investor Relations +1 (210) 687-4409 john.rea@csgi.com Contact Details Kristine Østergaard +44 7920 477204 kristine.ostergaard@csgi.com Company Website https://www.csgi.com

December 21, 2022 07:45 PM Mountain Standard Time

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MingZhu Logistics Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: YGMZ) Acquires Feipeng for Approximately $15 Million USD

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Big news out of China for MingZhu Logistics Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: YGMZ) (“MingZhu”). MingZhu announced that it entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Feipeng Global Limited (“Feipeng”). Feipeng is a services provider of slack coal transportation that operates in Xinjiang, China, and is crucial for the “first and last mile” road-railway intermodal system in the region. MingZhu is a 4A-Grade trucking service provider with more than 1500 trucks in 29 regions throughout China. The acquisition will help the company expand into intermodal shipping which will allow for easy road-to-rail transportation. Intermodal transportation systems are often more cost and fuel-efficient, as well as reliable and sustainable. The SPA dictates that MingZhu acquired 100% of Feipeng for approximately $15 million USD. $10 million of that amount will be paid in cash, while Feipeng will receive the remaining amount in shares valued at approximately $5 million. The deal is expected to immediately increase MingZhu’s revenue, gross margin and net income. Feipeng’s location in Xinjiang is strategically important to MingZhu for manufacturing and commerce. MingZhu currently operates in 29 regions in China and this acquisition will be advantageous to the company’s growth. Mr. Jinlong Yang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MingZhu Logistics Holdings Limited, commented, "This is a material transaction for us, which gives us higher confidence in our growth prospects over the coming year. We are excited to have the Feipeng team join the Mingzhu family. There are immediate synergies between our two companies and the financial terms were compelling. Feipeng is known as a market leader in large cargo transportation networks. Our mutual focus on increased sustainability and efficiency for the logistics supply chain are directly aligned as we will now work together to execute Mingzhu's Scale strategy. We were impressed with the Feipeng team and look forward to working more closely together as part of our commitment to continued innovation. Our priority is to create a faster, even more efficient, intermodal transportation system to better serve key commerce centers, like Xinjiang. This will allow us to better facilitate bulk transfer by road to rail, as well as to ship coal by containers to improve the transport capacity." Established in 2002 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, MingZhu Logistics Holdings Limited is a 4A-rated professional trucking service provider. Based on the Company’s regional logistics terminals in Guangdong Province, MingZhu Logistics Holdings offers tailored solutions to our clients to deliver their goods through our network density and broad geographic coverage across the country by a combination of self-owned fleets, tractors and trailers and subcontractors’ fleets. For more information, please visit ir.szygmz.com. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Global IR Partners David Pasquale +1 914-337-8801 YGMZ@globalirpartners.com MingZhu Logistics Holdings Limited Jingwei Zhang +86 186 5937 1270 company@szygmz.com Company Website https://ir.szygmz.com/

December 21, 2022 04:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

Astraverse: Reinventing Fashion Retail Through Gaming

G2M Digital

Exclusive interview with Astraverse.xyz Executive Team by G2M Digital The team at Astraverse.xyz is on a mission to change how fashion retail works. By building the first virtual world for gamified retail, Astraverse is here to reinvent the way we shop fashion in a more environmentally-friendly and engaging manner. “We now have a large population that understands how to create an avatar, explore virtual worlds to find rare items and work within teams towards achieving social goals. This gives us a possibility to reinvent the fashion shopping experience for the next generation, and the Astraverse team is banking on making this a reality,” Luke Jeffers, Co-founder and Blockchain Game Development Lead of the Astraverse.xyz team remarked. The team is now on a mission to build the first virtual world for gamified retail which allows people to interact with the brands close to their heart on a metaverse. Or as what the team had coined it, the “metacommerce” experience. Building since 2020 before the metaverse hype cycle began, the Astraverse.xyz team have received grants from Epic Games & Meta and had 1000+ demo testers of 3 iterations at conferences like Decentral Austin, Zebu Live London & NFT London. They also managed to attract a 100+ brand waitlist and have grown their community to 20k members, while being accelerated by University of Cambridge I4SF, Nvidia Inception Programme, DeFine, Technation, KPMG. You may be thinking - how would this work? Now, Imagine a scenario where shopping is done through a 3D gaming experience, and everything happens by jumping into a virtual world with your avatar. "It’s the perfect time to things different, almost 10 years since Amazon came online and introduced a new way of shopping; the stars have aligned to reinvent fashion retail and gaming gives us the tools to achieve this," mentioned Niyi Okeowo, Art Direction Lead and Co-founder of Astraverse.xyz. In this universe that the team has created, the possibilities are endless. You can participate in weekly raffles or promotional events held by your favourite brands, or simply try out the latest Fall collection of the most luxurious brands with your avatar. Because all this happens in 3D, participating brands can manufacture and ship on demand to improve the environmental sustainability of the fashion industry. “We are adding an e-commerce system to the gaming front to create a new platform for a global, sustainable and gamified fashion retail solution. Just like how Amazon started with books, we plan to expand out of fashion into other retail categories over the next few years,” commented Delz Erinle, Founder of Astraverse.xyz. He currently leads the diverse team of 20+ employees ranging from design, web3 product, full-stack development and gaming backgrounds. The team believes strongly in a common goal - to add “metacommerce” in a futuristic-yet-familiar way that brings a level of physicality to the e-commerce experience. Some may question how much potential does the future of digital fashion hold, but they must understand that in the next 10 years, nearly 3 in 4 Gen-Z users are expected to spend money on digital fashion, with over 25% already spending from $20 to $100 or more on a single virtual item today. Having reached product market fit, the Astraverse.xyz team has planned for a lot of partnerships in the upcoming years, including a launch with a global retailer that has everyone excited on how gaming and web3 to create a new experience that makes fashion retail more gamified and sustainable. Tune in to the exclusive executive interview with the core team at Astraverse.xyz with G2M Digital and find out more on what they are building. Stay updated with the upcoming news from Astraverse.xyz by following their Twitter or Instagram. Contact Details Astraverse.xyz Delz Erinle +44 7423 506633 team@thrill.digital Company Website https://www.astraverse.xyz/

December 21, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Don’t Let RSV, Flu, and Covid-19 Hijack Your Holidays

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/v8cdWdNaAkM RSV, covid and flu are keeping kids out of school—parents out of work and unable to gather with their families. We are in the height of the Holiday travel season with sick children and now, older adults filling hospitals nationwide Flu and RSV usually circulates from late December to mid-February. But this year, an early spike in cases is resulting in markedly higher numbers of infections and hospitalizations. More importantly, RSV infections among young children and now older adults are filling many U.S. hospitals to capacity. On average, RSV leads to 58,000 hospitalizations among children under age 5 and 177,000 hospitalizations among adults 65 and older each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To raise awareness about these significant concerns, Dr Emily Volk, President of the College of American Pathologists, conducted a nationwide media tour. Topics that Dr. Volk addressed included: What exactly RSV is and how it spread Why we are seeing a surge in RSV cases How someone can tell the difference between RSV, Flu, and Covid symptoms If families want to travel and be with their families, this holiday season what precautions are needed to do that safely If you want more information on testing, please visit: cdc.gov/rsv cdc.gov/flu/weekly Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

December 21, 2022 10:09 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Recent Study from Yale University Highlights the Impact of Food Sensitivities on Health

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Unlike a food allergy, which generates an immediate response and can more easily be identified and isolated from your diet (such as a peanut allergy), food sensitivities will produce a delayed reaction, and can be from a multitude of substances. As a result, they are much harder for people to detect. It's vital to know about food sensitivities that may negatively affect your health. Recently, Dr. Wajahat Mehal, Professor of Medicine and Digestive Diseases at Yale University School of Medicine, participated in a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss food sensitivities A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/f12Cqq2hwsU A recent survey from That’s it. Nutrition shows that 51% of American households are impacted by food allergies or sensitivities. Many health conditions, including being overweight, migraines, rashes, arthritis, fatigue, bloating, gastrointestinal disorders, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease and even certain respiratory conditions and skin disorders are affected by an overlooked or misunderstood food sensitivity. Nonceliac gluten sensitivity is one such example. Researchers at Yale School of Medicine conducted a landmark study showing that patients with IBS who follow individualized diets based on an Alcat food sensitivity blood test experienced significant symptom improvement. State of the art biological testing such as the Alcat test provides a cellular-based lab analysis to evaluate over 450 food substances and additives to determine which foods may be the offenders. Based on these test results a nutritionist can help you develop an individualized eating plan to best support a patient’s health For more information, visit previmedica.com About Dr. Mehal Dr. Mehal graduated from the University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division in 1989. He works in West Haven, CT and 5 other locations and specializes in Gastroenterology. Dr. Mehal is affiliated with Yale-New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus. Dr. Mehal is the Director of the Yale Fatty Liver Disease Program, Yale School of Medicine and developed an integrated NAFLD program encompassing non-invasive diagnostics, staging, nutrition, weight loss medications, HCC screening and tumor board, liver transplantation and bariatric surgery. He is also the Director of the Yale Weight Loss Program, Yale School of Medicine and helped create a new program that brings all non-surgical weight loss components into a single place and include lifestyle/dietary interventions, psychological (Mindfulness training), medications, meal replacement, and endoscopic approaches (gastric balloon). Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

December 21, 2022 06:09 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Last-Minute Holiday Gifting

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/_RWWbVQdx3o The holiday scramble is something many consumers know all too well. Whether they’ve procrastinated on shopping or are crossing off the final names on their lists, Emmy-Award Winning Television Host and Lifestyle Expert, Marisa Brahney has compiled a last-minute gift list to help those looking for presents ahead of the big day. GIFT OF HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND ANCESTRY: Brahney’s first gift idea comes down to living a happier and healthier life. 23andMe gives people access to their DNA, everything from health, to traits, to ancestry. “When you take a 23andMe test you’ll get genetic insights backed by science to help you take greater control of your health. This includes over 150 personalized reports. You’ll also get a deeper look at your ancestry, with over 2,000 regions and population-specific reports,” says Brahney. For more information, go to 23andme.com. Social Media: Facebook: @ 23andMe Instagram: @ 23andMe Twitter: @ 23andMe GIFT OF SWEETS: Chocolate, specifically Lindt chocolate, also makes Brahney’s list. She says, “It’s perfect to share with loved ones, make colleagues smile, or simply indulge on your own during this busy time of year.” Lindt Chocolate, the world-renowned Swiss chocolatier, has an extensive holiday collection, including chocolate figures perfect for stocking stuffers and seasonal chocolate gift boxes. However, the lifestyle expert recommends the brand’s holiday classic, LINDOR truffles. Each LINDOR truffle is finely crafted with a chocolate shell that envelops an irresistibly smooth, melting truffle filling. When you break the truffle’s shell, LINDOR starts to melt and so will you. The iconic LINDOR truffle was developed more than 50 years ago as holiday tree ornament. Today, it is a festive, favorite way to remind a friend or loved one how much they mean to you this holiday season. She points out that they’re available in classic milk chocolate and other seasonal flavors, such as white chocolate peppermint, in festive bags or gift boxes. For more information, go to www.lindtusa.com, or find them at retailers nationwide. Facebook (@lindtchocolateusa): https://www.facebook.com/lindtchocolateusa Instagram (@lindt_usa): https://www.instagram.com/lindt_usa/ GIFT OF MONEY: Data shows that receiving cash can be the preferred gift for many during the holidays, especially with the post-holiday economic forecast. Brahney’s final gift idea is to move on from the age-old faux pas of giving cash as a gift. Venmo and PayPal provide a quick and easy way to send money or digital gift cards. With PayPal and Venmo, “You’re able to manage holiday group expenses like splitting a cab to a party or sending a cash gift to your friends and family to spend however they’d like,” says Brahney. Gifters are also able to add a personal touch with an array of gift wraps including a limited-edition custom gift wrap from Mariah Carey, which adds sparkle to those last-minute gifts sent on Venmo. Sign up online or download Venmo and PayPal through the Apple or Google Play app stores. Direct Link: https://www.paypal.com/us/home Social Media: Facebook: @PayPal Instagram: @PayPal Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

December 20, 2022 02:46 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Holiday Fire Prevention Checklist

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The holidays are all about celebrating traditions with family and friends. Between choosing the right gifts and preparing delicious meals, you have plenty on your plate. Ensuring that you and your loved ones are safe can be an additional stress. Recently, Home Expert at Thumbtack, David Steckel, participated in a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss tips to help homeowners navigate peak residential fire season. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/3IdPKUr7D8E Thumbtack, the app used by millions of homeowners across the country to care for their homes, unveiled a new “ Holiday Fire Prevention Checklist ” that allows homeowners to check their home’s fire risk, and seamlessly book a home service professional to help prevent fires before they happen. The “Holiday Fire Prevention Checklist” highlights the top projects homeowners should tackle before the holidays and which have the highest risk of starting a fire if left unaddressed, including: Hang holiday lights ( hire a pro ): A professional installer can take this festive (but time-consuming) task off your hands — and ensure you’re not overloading your circuits. Sweep chimney ( hire a pro ): Annual inspections and cleanings are a must to minimize fire hazards, manage creosote buildup, and prevent gas leaks. Maintain gas fireplace (hire a pro): These fireplaces need regular maintenance too — connections can corrode over time, leading to potential gas leaks. Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms ( DIY ): Working alarms are crucial. Testing yearly and replacing every 7 years is the best way to make sure you're protected. Clean dryer vents ( hire a pro ): Lint buildup causes about 3,000 house fires yearly. Cleaning your dryer’s exhaust pipe can help prevent a fire and improve efficiency. Inspect fire extinguishers ( DIY ): Always keep a working dry chemical fire extinguisher (the dial should be in the “green region”) easily accessible and near the kitchen. Trim trees ( hire a pro ): Keeping your trees trimmed prolongs the life of your roof, cuts down on potential fire hazards, and can prevent wildlife from moving in. Deep clean gas range ( DIY or hire a pro): Built-up grease can be a big fire hazard — especially with a gas range. Be sure to clean it out every 3-6 months. Ensure space heaters are not a hazard (DIY): Only run space heaters in a clear, hazard-free space — and never overnight. Do an electrical check (hire a pro): Prevent fire hazards by having a pro check your property (inside and out) for faulty electrical wiring and overloaded circuits. Maintain Christmas tree (DIY): Make sure to water your tree, unplug it at night, or set a timer to avoid fires — artificial trees are also a great alternative. Visit www.thumbtack.com/content/fire-prevention to learn more about potential fire hazards this holiday season, to see how your home ranks on the safety scale, and to book a pro to ensure you’re ready to tackle the holiday season — worry-free. About Thumbtack Thumbtack is a technology leader building the modern home management platform. Through the Thumbtack app, homeowners can effortlessly manage their homes — confidently knowing what to do, when to do it, and who to hire. Bringing the $600 billion home services industry online, Thumbtack empowers millions of homeowners to fix, maintain, and improve their most valuable asset. Hundreds of thousands of local service professionals, from painters and plumbers to photographers and more, use the Thumbtack platform to grow their businesses each year. The company is backed by Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management, Javelin Venture Partners, Baillie Gifford, and CapitalG, among others. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

December 20, 2022 01:10 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Holiday Countdown is On: Wrap the Shopping Season with These Helpful Savings Tips

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The holidays are here, and the countdown is on to get gifts for everyone on your list. Recently, smart shopping expert Trae Bodge conducted a satellite media tour to share her secrets on scoring incredible value this holiday season and highlight must-have items at Target. A video accompanying this release is available at: https://youtu.be/uEy-L1SawcI The holiday season is all about gathering together and showing your loved ones you’re thinking of them. With that comes the stress of finding the perfect gift and getting it at a great price. As we approach the last shopping days leading to the holidays, Target makes it incredibly easy to shop for must-have items of the season at an incredible value, while offering only-at-Target perks that allow consumers to stack their savings while scoring last-minute deals. From December Weeklong Deals and Deals of the Day to special perks when using Target RedCard or Target Circle, Target makes it easier than ever to shop the final deals of season on everything from top toys and apparel to décor and so much more. And with the clock ticking, Target’s free and convenient same-day services, including Order Pickup, Drive Up and Same-Day Delivery with Shipt, make those final holiday shopping trips so much easier. Head to Target.com or the Target app to check out great deals and also check out Target’s weekly ad for the latest deals in stores and online. About Trae Bodge Trae Bodge is an accomplished lifestyle journalist and TV commentator who specializes in smart shopping, personal finance, parenting, and retail. She has appeared on TV hundreds of times; including Good Morning America’s GMA3: What You Need to Know, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Inside Edition, CNBC and local network affiliates nationwide. Trae has been named a Top Voice in Retail by LinkedIn and a top personal finance expert by GoBankingRates and Flexjobs. She is a contributor at Millie Magazine and CNN Underscored, and her writing and expert commentary have appeared in Newsweek, Woman’s Day, Forbes, USNews.com, Kiplinger, Marketwatch, MSN.com, Yahoo Finance and numerous others Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

December 20, 2022 12:59 PM Eastern Standard Time

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