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FPF Workshop 2020: Proceedings available

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On October 21-23, 2020, the Food Packaging Forum (FPF) held its 8th annual workshop in a virtual format under the theme “Improving the chemical safety of food contact articles: Linking policy-making with scientific research.” The event provided a platform to learn about the latest scientific research, policy-making, and advocacy related to the chemical safety of food contact materials (FCMs) and articles (FCAs). Due to the ongoing pandemic, the workshop took place in an entirely virtual format with over 200 registered participants from across the food, chemical, and packaging industries, as well as from trade associations, retailers, environmental, health and

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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Provides Third Quarter Fiscal 2020 Business Update Reflecting Recent Positive Trends – Press Release

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ST. LOUIS–(Business Wire)–Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today issued an update to its business expectations for its fiscal 2020 third quarter, the 13-weeks ending October 31, 2020, in conjunction with anticipated investor meetings. The Company noted that while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact its operations inclusive of select temporary store closures and reduced operating hours, it currently expects to achieve total revenue growth and expand its gross profit margin as compared to the fiscal 2019 third quarter. The Company attributes this improvement to actions taken to accelerate its digital transformation strategic initiative including enhancing omnichannel capabilities, improving fulfillment efficiencies

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Workshop focuses on protecting trade secrets, IP rights

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The international community must protect trade secrets and intellectual property rights, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Tien Chung-kwang (田中光) told the opening day of a Taiwan-Japan-US workshop yesterday.

The Global Cooperation and Training Framework workshop includes representatives from the three nations, more than 180 law enforcement officials and experts from 19 nations in the Indo-Pacific area, attending in person and virtually.

The discussion yesterday focused on protecting trade secrets and intellectual property rights (IPR), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in statement.

Photo: Lu Yin-hsuan, Taipei Times

At the opening ceremony, Tien urged unity to protect trade secrets and

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2020 IEEE Brain Workshop on Advanced Neurotechnologies

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IEEE Brain Initiative Workshop on Advanced NeuroTechnologies
Virtual – October 22-23, 2020 

 

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There is an increasing interest and need in the development and use of advanced neuroscience and neuromodulation technologies to monitor and control brain activities to treat a wide range of neurological disorders, including movement-related disorders, pain, epilepsy, and depression. Advancements in hardware precision and size, neural interfaces, digital tools, and our fundamental understanding of the nervous system in health and disease suggests that the field is primed to see rapid growth and innovation in the coming years.

The 2020 IEEE Brain

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