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December 15, 2022

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group Awarded DNV’s Management System Certificate and ISO 9001:2015 Certification

TEMECULA, Calif., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (“Group”), a part of the Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan) group of companies, is proud to have been awarded DNV’s Management System Certificate and ISO 9001:2015 certification. The award was presented to George Pappagelis, President of Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases group’s Process Systems unit. The certificate was issued to Cosmodyne LLC in Seal Beach California.

ISO 9001 is defined as the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS), helps businesses and organizations be more efficient and improve customer satisfaction. By obtaining and implementing the ISO 9001 certification and standardized management system, we can lower operational costs, improve our bottom line, offer a competitive advantage, improve reputation, and deliver better products and services – all of which ultimately benefit our customers!

“We believe that quality is a continuous process that requires us to never stop trying to improve,” according to George Pappagelis, President of Nikkiso Cosmodyne. “Our internal corrective action system helps assure that all of our internal systems, future processes and designs are as trouble-free as possible.”

ISO 9001 certification ensures that quality orientation is lived by each of our employees every day.

ABOUT CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES
Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (now a member of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.) member companies manufacture and service engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment (pumps, turboexpanders, heat exchangers, etc.) and process plants for Industrial Gases, and Natural Gas Liquefaction (LNG), Hydrogen Liquefaction (LH2) and Organic Rankine Cycle for Waste Heat Recovery. Founded over 50 years ago, Cryogenic Industries is the parent company of ACD, Nikkiso Cryo, Nikkiso Integrated Cryogenic Solutions, Cosmodyne and Cryoquip and a commonly controlled group of 20 operating entities.

For more information, please visit www.nikkisoCEIG.com and www.nikkiso.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Anna Quigley
+1.951.383.3314
aquigley@cryoind.com

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December 15, 2022

Casio to Release “Adventurer’s Stone” G-SHOCK Watches to Commemorate 40th Anniversary

Models Evoke Mineral Sparkle with Metal Bezels

TOKYO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the newest additions to its series of shock-resistant G-SHOCK watches designed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the G-SHOCK brand and its never-ending pursuit of toughness. The six Adventurer’s Stone models are inspired by stones that adventurers have long used to navigate.

Since the launch of the very first G-SHOCK, the DW-5000C, the brand has continually evolved not only in shock resistance, but in functionality and exterior design, as well.

The 40th anniversary Adventurer’s Stone shock-resistant models are inspired by the stones^*1 known to adventurers as useful compasses since the Middle Ages. The G-SHOCK brand concept of continuous innovation inspires people to take on new challenges, and the design of this line is based on the value that these stones have always had to people seeking adventure.
^{*1 During voyages, the stones’ light-refracting properties, even on cloudy days, were used as a compass to determine the position of the sun.}

The watches’ metal bezels are forged and textured^*2 to reproduce the rough feel of stone. The textured surface is also honed, while the top and sides are treated with hairline and mirror finishes, bringing out a crystalline beauty. Each inspired by a different type of stone, the bezel is treated with one of many different colorful ion platings to reproduce the look of that particular mineral and the unique way it shines depending on the light and cross section of the stone. Each model’s band is designed to complement the bezel.
^{*2 The GM-S5640GEM bezel is left untextured.}

As befits an anniversary model, the anniversary logo is engraved on the case back, there are four stars for 40 on the band loop, and the phrase “SINCE 1983” appears on the dial.

Model	Colors
GM-5640GEM	Rainbow × Black
GM-114GEM	Gold × Black
GM-2140GEM	Blue × Blue
GM-S5640GEM	Rainbow × White
GM-S114GEM	Purple × Black
GM-S2140GEM	Gold × White

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December 15, 2022

Casio sort des montres G-SHOCK « Adventurer’s Stone » à l’occasion de son 40e anniversaire

Les modèles à lunettes métalliques évoquent un éclat minéral

TOKYO, 15 décembre 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. a annoncé aujourd’hui la sortie de nouveautés dans sa série de montres G-SHOCK résistantes aux chocs à l’occasion du 40e anniversaire de la marque G-SHOCK et en hommage à sa quête continue de solidité. Les six modèles Adventurer’s Stone s’inspirent des pierres que les aventuriers ont longtemps utilisées pour naviguer.

Depuis le lancement de la toute première G-SHOCK, la DW-5000C, la marque n’a cessé d’évoluer non seulement en matière de résistance aux chocs, mais aussi du point de vue de la fonctionnalité et de l’aspect extérieur.

Les modèles résistants aux chocs Adventurer’s Stone du 40e anniversaire s’inspirent des pierres^*1 connues comme de précieuses boussoles par les aventuriers depuis le Moyen Âge. Le concept d’innovation continue de la marque G-SHOCK inspire les gens à relever de nouveaux défis, et la conception de cette ligne repose sur la valeur que ces pierres ont toujours eu pour les gens en quête d’aventure.
^{*1 Pendant les voyages, les propriétés de réfraction de la lumière des pierres, même par temps nuageux, ont servi de boussole pour déterminer la position du soleil.}

Les lunettes métalliques des montres sont forgées et texturées^*2 pour reproduire la sensation rugueuse de la pierre. La surface texturée est également aiguisée, tandis que le dessus et les côtés sont traités avec des finitions fines et brillantes qui font ressortir une beauté cristalline. Chaque modèle est inspiré par un type de pierre différent, la lunette est traitée avec l’un des nombreux différents placages ioniques colorés pour reproduire l’apparence spécifique du minéral et la façon unique dont il brille selon la luminosité et la coupe transversale de la pierre. Le bracelet de chaque modèle est assorti à sa lunette. GM-5640GEM, GM-114GEM and GM-2140GEM
^{*2 La lunette GM-S5640GEM n’est pas sortie.}

Comme il convient à un modèle anniversaire, le logo anniversaire est gravé à l’arrière du boîtier, il y a quatre étoiles pour signifier les 40 années sur la boucle du bracelet, et la phrase « SINCE1983 » apparaît sur le cadran.

Modèle	Couleurs
GM-5640GEM	Arc-en-ciel & Noir
GM-114GEM	Doré & Noir
GM-2140GEM	Bleu & Bleu
GM-S5640GEM	Arc-en-ciel & Blanc
GM-S114GEM	Violet & Noir
GM-S2140GEM	Doré & Blanc

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December 15, 2022

Botswana Communities Earn $5 Million Through Elephant Hunting

GABORONE — Botswana’s government says rural communities have earned $5 million since last year from the proceeds of elephant hunting. Conservationists object to the practice, but local officials say the hunts are necessary to reduce human-wildlife conflict. The annual activity attracts hunters from overseas who pay huge sums to shoot elephants.

Acting Minister of Environment and Tourism, Sethabelo Modukanele, said communities are benefiting following the lifting of a five-year hunting ban.

“Hunting was reinstated in 2019 following a five-year moratorium after extensive stakeholder consultation. This allowed communities to generate considerable revenues amounting to 50 million pula over two years [from 2021 to 2022] for their development projects,” said Modukanele.

Most of the revenue is from international hunters who pay up to $50,000 to shoot a single elephant.

Botswana Wildlife Producers Association chief executive, Isaac Theophilus, says more could be done to ensure communities benefit from wildlife resources.

“Communities can make more from hunting. The problem right now is that communities only depend on selling their hunting quotas, subleasing some of the areas allocated to them. In order to gain more from hunting, communities have to explore other avenues of trying to raise funds, like investing the P50 million that they have accrued into income generating activities,” said Theophilus.

Botswana’s growing elephant population, at more than 130,000, has created conflict with humans, as the animals often trample crops, injure or kill people.

But animal biologist Keith Lindsay said elephant hunting could hurt the species’ breeding patterns.

“The biggest male elephants are the ones that contribute most of the population in terms of survival and mating success. Their genes are actively selected and chosen by female elephants; they prefer mating with the biggest males. By taking away those big males, you are damaging the population’s genetic structure and survival chances in the future,” he said.

Meanwhile, Minister Modukanele said the government has distributed nearly 400 wild animals to small-scale farmers to ensure locals have a stake in agro-tourism.

“Government made a deliberate decision to support start-up ventures for Batswana who showed interest and met the requisite criterion for keeping of game in plowing fields. Those who qualified were assisted with animals of various species, such as impala, gemsbok, eland and zebra. To date, 277 have applied and 251 approved and 67 provided with seed stock, totaling 377 animals,” said Modukanele.

At a recent meeting of parties to CITES, the 1963 treaty to protect endangered species, some African countries tried to present a proposal seeking to ban trophy hunting in Botswana and other southern African elephant ranges. The attempt was unsuccessful, and elephant hunting will continue in Botswana for the foreseeable future.

Source: Voice of America

December 15, 2022

Messi Carries the Weight of Argentina into World Cup Final

As Lionel Messi approaches his second and likely last World Cup final, the stakes could hardly be higher.

The same goes for Argentina after more than 30 years of disappointment since it last won soccer’s ultimate prize.

For Messi, victory against France at Lusail Stadium on Sunday is a chance to finally get his hands on the one major trophy that has eluded him in his storied career.

In doing so, he would push ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has also never won a World Cup, in the long-running rivalry between the two greatest players of their generation.

While 37-year-old Ronaldo exited the tournament at the quarterfinals stage, benched by Portugal and in tears in the likely recognition that his last chance had passed, Messi is summoning some of his finest moments in an Argentina shirt to inspire his country’s run to the final.

“Each time we see him play, he makes us and the players feel something special,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said. “There’s something about him that people like, not only Argentines.

“We feel lucky and privileged to have him wear our shirt.”

Messi’s place alongside Diego Maradona as one of Argentina’s two most iconic soccer stars has been secure for some time now. But he is yet to emulate Maradona’s greatest achievement by leading his national team to a World Cup title.

Maradona did that in Mexico in 1986, and Messi has lived with the expectation of repeating the feat since he emerged as a prodigy at Barcelona nearly 20 years ago.

There have been numerous false hopes during that time.

There was the potential “dream team” of Maradona as coach and Messi as star player in South Africa in 2010. But Argentina went out in the quarterfinals after being beaten 4-0 by Germany.

In 2014, with Messi approaching his peak years, Argentina reached the final in Brazil.

Again, it faced Germany. Again, Messi was on the losing side, defeated 1-0 through extra time.

At the age of 35, he knew this was probably his last shot at the World Cup and has risen to the occasion as the tournament’s co-leading scorer with France forward Kylian Mbappe with five goals.

Perhaps more notable have been his assists, such as the disguised pass for Nahuel Molina’s goal against the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.

Then there was his mesmerizing run, turning Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol inside out, before setting up Julian Alvarez for Argentina’s third in the semis.

“It’s at least something I can talk (about) with my kids one day that I guarded this great, great player,” Gvardiol said Thursday.

Those assists have been indicative of the fact that Messi can no longer do it on his own. The emergence of Alvarez, with four goals, has been vital to Argentina’s progress.

Messi doesn’t dominate for an entire 90 minutes anymore. Instead, he decides matches with key moments.

He isn’t as dynamic as he was in his younger years, but he has been more influential than at any of his previous four World Cups.

While Messi is aiming to complete his personal collection of trophies, having won four Champions League titles and seven Ballon d’Or awards for the best player in the world, Argentina is looking to end its long wait for a third World Cup.

It won the tournament for the first time when hosting in 1978 and then again eight years later thanks to Maradona.

Messi was supposed to emulate that feat long before now.

If he retires without ever winning the World Cup, then how much longer will Argentina have to wait?

No wonder each moment of Messi magic and every win is greeted with such an outpouring of emotion.

The sense of anticipation is growing among Argentina fans, who have lit up the tournament in a sea of blue and white in Qatar. Messi is feeding the belief this could be their time again.

If this is his farewell tour, he has given his supporters a wild ride along the way.

And with or without a World Cup, Scaloni has no doubt about Messi’s status as the greatest of all time.

“It seems like we say that just because we’re Argentinians and we fall into the trap of being selfish because it is very Argentinian to say that,” he said. “But I think there are no doubts.”

Source: Voice of America