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SINGAPORE & TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 22 June 2023 – Oasys, a gaming-optimised blockchain, officially unveils its new visual identity todaya fresh new look for a pioneer in the gaming and blockchain industries. Aligned with Oasys strategic vision, its modernised look and positioning represent its aim to appeal to the global gaming audiences, and to bring blockchain gaming to the masses.

This year will bring a host of new blockchain game releases from major developers as the market enters a new phase of mass adoption of blockchain technology. Amid this change, Oasys has recognised the need to target a broader and more general audience beyond the crypto landscape, as has often been the case with blockchain projects. By incorporating gaming elements of fun, interaction, and community into its visual identity, Oasys cements its status as a gaming-specific, rather than a general-purpose, blockchain.

Oasys has tweaked its existing logo, making it flatter and simpler while retaining a multi-layered design that reflects the Oasys ecosystems unique architecture. Similarly, they have changed their logos text to a design that recalls the buttons on a game controller. The overall colour palette includes colourful accents of pink, blue and yellow on a white background to express the fun of gaming and evoke the world of entertainment, while a neon toned version is also available on a black background, targeting core gamers. At the same time, Oasys reskinned its website (https://www.oasys.games/), introducing elements that emphasise fun and interactivity to highlight that the platform specialises in games.

The reimagined taglineUnreal Games Made Realencapsulates the unique benefits and exhilarating experiences that web3 technologies introduce to gamers. Today, gamers play and pay to earn in-game rewards that only retain their value solely within the virtual confines of the game. In addition to uncompromised speed and zero gas fees, the Oasys blockchain aspires to enable gamers to take their rewards with them across different r games and beyond. This innovative network, along with the games within it, makes it possible for avatars, power-ups, weapons, and a plethora of other in-game assets to be transferred inter-games or to NFT marketplaces. This unfolds a rich "multiverse" of gaming experiences, evoking a sense of awe and wonderment, the kind of Unreal world that gamers have always dreamt of. Oasys' brand aesthetic, inspired by diverse gaming universes, can be previewed on the Oasys website. While this exploration is just the beginning, a simplified version is currently available, with future expansions and function improvements planned.

Meanwhile, to further demonstrate its long-term commitment to developing the future of gaming, Oasys emphasises in its new brand positioning that established names in the gaming industry support it. Major gaming houses such as Sega, Ubisoft, and Bandai Namco have thrown their support behind Oasys. Ultimately, Oasys is building a global standard for the blockchain gaming industry that aims to become a broad platform for a wide range of gaming applications.

Oasys' visual identity renewal comes in the run-up to IVS CRYPTO 2023, Kyoto, June 28-30, happening alongside the acclaimed Japan Blockchain Week as well as a special parallel event that Oasys is staging at the historic Nijo Castle.

About Oasys

Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 25 gaming and Web3 tech companies to act as validators, such as Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft, and Yield Guild Games. Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionising the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based blockchain.

With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain.

The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and zero gas fees for users readies participants to enter the Oasys and play.

More information on Oasys is available at:

Website: https://www.oasys.games

Twitter: https://twitter.com/oasys_games

Discord: http://discord.gg/oasysgames

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COMTEX_435804136/2655/2023-06-22T01:33:28

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If youve been injured on the job in Texas, you need to do your research and determine if your employer is a Texas Workers Compensation Subscriber or a Nonsubscriber. If you work for a Big Box company store or warehouse distribution center, theres a good chance that your employer is a Texas Non-Subscriber.

The Texas Workers Compensation case is an informal claim wherein you have the ability to fight for benefits but you are limited exclusively to what you can get under the workers compensation laws. The Texas Non-Subscriber Compensation case (No Workers Compensation but has an ERISA Plan) is vastly different because its existence is founded on saving money and expenses for the employer and insurance company that they are normally not able to save under the Texas workers compensation program.

Understanding the difference between a Texas Non-Subscriber case and a Texas Workers compensation case is crucial to understanding what rights you have so that you can do what is necessary to:

• Receive the medical care you need;

• Receive wage support payments that you may be entitled to; and

• Hold your employer responsible for any additional damages they may have caused.

In Texas nonsubscriber cases, injured employees have the option to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against their employer. In such cases, there are several types of damages that an injured worker can potentially claim that are not available in a workers compensation case. Click here to learn more about the type of damages that you can claim.

Consider contacting a work accident attorney who can fight for your rights. Sandoval Law Firm was started with three goals in mind:

• Provide sound legal advice backed with aggressive representation!

• Provide Clients with Personal Service like no other law firm out there!

• Treat every case like a million-dollar case!

3 Steps you Should Immediately Follow in A Texas Non-Subscriber Case:

• Report the Injury to Your Immediate Supervisor On the Day of the Incident!

• Document the Incident (Witnesses, Causes, Equipment Involved)!

• Request Medical Attention!

The Focus on Customer Service and Individual Attention

When hiring a work injury law firm in Texas to represent you, its important for you to consider how you are treated from the first contact with the firm! Lawyers and law firms are in the customer service industry too even though some lawyers dont realize it. How can you and your family trust a law firm or a lawyer with your case at a time when you are most vulnerable and experiencing high stress without either speaking directly with the person you are entrusting to protect your rights or meeting with them in person! Dont settle for passive legal counsel!

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When you call Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC, Ill immediately put my legal experience to work for you! My firm handles all types of personal injury cases. Personal service means, you will be able to talk to me at all phases of your work injury case!

Call Sandoval Law Firm at (346) 347-7777 and put Sandoval to work for you! Our website is www.sandovalpllc.com. Para leer informacin en espaol, favor visite www.sandovalpllc.com/es

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Sandoval Law Firm

Hector Sandoval

+1 346-347-7777

Hector@Sandovalpllc.com

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https://sandovalpllc.com/work-injury-lawyer/non-subscribers/

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COMTEX_435792935/2655/2023-06-21T20:30:58

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NAVEX, the leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced the publication of its 2023 State of Risk & Compliance Report. More than 1,300 risk and compliance (R&C) professionals from around the world were surveyed. Among the key findings of this study are a perceived decline in commitment to compliance among management teams, a persistent connection with information security (InfoSec) teams for the compliance function, and an increase in overall program maturity. The study also found notable differences across geographical responses.

This years findings demonstrate the importance of collaboration between the chief compliance officer (CCO) and chief information security officer (CISO) as the compliance risk landscape increasingly focuses on data privacy and information security concerns, said Carrie Penman, NAVEX Chief Risk & Compliance Officer. Risk and compliance professionals are continuing to work across departments to overcome the hurdles posed by the cyber-threat environment and the future of work.

Leaderships commitment to risk and compliance

The level of commitment demonstrated by management to the companys compliance efforts fell by 8% from 2022 to 2023, while commitment in the face of conflicting interests and/or business objectives dropped by 9%.

Three-quarters of respondents indicated that senior leaders encourage compliance within the organization, and nearly as many report seeing executives lead by example through commitment to the business compliance efforts. However, despite 70% saying senior leaders demonstrate adherence to compliance, only 47% said this persisted in the face of competing interests or objectives.

Post-COVID hybrid work model

Last year, 30% of survey respondents indicated their organizations anticipate most employees would return to in-office working conditions with an additional 56% predicting a hybrid scenario; with a fairly even mix of in-office and remote employees. Also last year, 62% of respondents said flexible, work-from-home models had a positive impact on workplace culture. This year, 93% of respondents said their organization is embracing a hybrid work model, if not fully remote, and nearly three-quarters (73%) say it has a somewhat or very positive effect on company ethos.

It is well known that positive corporate cultures help drive better business outcomes. This dynamic is critically important as it relates to a remote workforce, who are typically under less direct supervision. For example, remote work makes observing policy and code of conduct violations or other undesired behaviors more challenging and it presents more IT security risks.

Interdependence of compliance, data privacy, and IT/information security

Nearly one-third (30% in 2023 vs. 22% in 2022) of respondents said their organization experienced a data privacy/cybersecurity breach in the past three years. Considering this real-world challenge compliance professionals are facing, cybersecurity (60%) and data privacy (57%) are two of the three most chosen topics respondents said their organization will train on in the next two-to-three years.

Europe lags the US in focus on non-retaliation

Despite regulatory pressures from the EU Whistleblower Directive, European respondents relegated whistleblowing, non-retaliation and related training as a low priority compared to the US. In the US, 66% of respondents said their organization planned ethics and code of conduct training in the next two-to-three years. However, only 45% of respondents in Germany and 38% in France said the same. This training is likely to include material to educate recipients about a non-retaliation policy.

Experienced compliance professionals know that a strong non-retaliation policy is necessary for a reporting program to be effective. More than three-fifth of all respondents (68%) indicated that reporting, retaliation, and whistleblowing were either a very important or absolutely essential compliance issue for their organization, with the following distribution in select countries: 71% (US), 66% (UK), 60% (France), 59% (Germany). In the US, 61% of respondents indicated that there is a non-retaliation policy in place at their organization; this drops to 41% in Germany, followed by the UK at 36%, and France with only 27%.

More respondents indicated that their organizations have a data privacy policy included in their ESG program (54%) than a non-retaliation policy as a part of their confidential reporting and investigatory program (51%). Surprisingly, the gap is especially wide in Europe, illustrating an important inconsistency between the intent of the EU Whistleblower Directive and the focus of the responding organizations.

Access to and use of data

A substantial majority of respondents (69%) said their access to sources of data to monitor and/or test policies, controls, and transactions, was either sufficient or very sufficient. Nearly seven out of ten respondents feel they have sufficient or very sufficient access to the data their programs need. It is notable that far fewer indicate they have a purpose-built solution to administer various program aspects (23-34%) such as incident management or policy management solutions. Depending on the program element, between 12% and 28% are still using a paper-based management method. This approach makes it difficult for programs to efficiently manage, analyze, and leverage the operational data they are bringing in.

Program maturity and reporting structure

Todays stringent regulatory environment, combined with societal expectations for greater transparency, require more compliance rigor than ever before. Compared to 2022, a significantly greater share of respondents (53% in 2023 vs. 38% in 2022) described their programs as managing or optimizing (on the Ethics and Compliance Initiative HQP maturity levels of underdeveloped, defining, adapting, managing and optimizing). Interestingly, program maturity seems to have little impact on where inside the organization the compliance function reports. Among all respondents, a similar number of respondents (22%) reported that compliance is independent and reports to executive leadership.

Effective programs, ones with cross-functional collaboration, executive and manager buy-in, strong policies and training, robust internal whistleblowing/non-retaliation mechanisms and vigilant third-party management, are best poised to navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape while fostering a culture of ethics and compliance. Even for the most mature programs, the task of fostering those dynamics will always be one of continuous improvement, added Penman.

To learn more, download the full report here or read the blog here. Register for The State of Risk & Compliance in 2023 webinar here.

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About 2023 State of Risk & Compliance Report

The benchmark research was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of NAVEX among 1,315 adults, who are non-academic professionals (management/non-management or higher) and knowledgeable about their organizations risk and compliance program in the United States (n=738), United Kingdom (n=177), France (n=157), Germany (n=151), Canada (n=50), and other countries (n=42). The survey was conducted between January 30 March 10, 2022.

About NAVEX

NAVEX is trusted by thousands of customers worldwide to help them achieve the business outcomes that matter most. As the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software and services, we deliver our solutions through the NAVEX One platform, the industrys most comprehensive governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) information system.

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Anita Lo

+44 7778 754858

anita.lo@navex.com

Company Website

https://www.navex.com

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COMTEX_435737311/2655/2023-06-21T00:00:02

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Tempest Minerals Ltd (ASX:TEM) MD Don Smith tells Proactive the company has kicked off an airborne electromagnetic (EM) survey over the Meleya and War West areas of the Yalgoo Project, looking for evidence of a massive sulphide mineralised system that may host gold and copper, among other base and precious metals. The survey, flown over the central portion of the project, is designed to add to existing data sets by providing ultra-high resolution geophysical data.

Contact Details

Proactive Investors

Jonathan Jackson

+61 413 713 744

jonathan@proactiveinvestors.com

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COMTEX_435782077/2655/2023-06-21T15:50:01

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A few years after Carey Bringle opened the Peg Leg Porker restaurant, he got a call from an ARCA race car driver's manager asking if he would feed a team in exchange for a sticker on his car in the Nashville race. She talked about how this independent driver visited children's hospitals in every city he raced in. The story hit home for Carey, a pediatric cancer survivor himself. That driver was Josh Williams and he won the race that night.

Ever since that race, Josh and Carey have kept in touch and Peg Leg Porker has sponsored Josh's car in his Nashville races. Since that time, Carey started more ventures and Josh moved up to the Xfinity series. One thing didn't change, the connection between the two. Both are fiercely independent and both share a passion for supporting charitable causes. In fact, last year, Josh was a finalist for the Comcast Community Champion Award. The ceremony was in Nashville and Carey was right there to support Josh's amazing charitable work across the country.

This year is no different. Peg Leg Porker will again be a sponsor on Josh's car and while Josh is in town, he will make a visit to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.

The TN Lottery 250 is this weekend on Saturday at the Nashville Superspeedway. The race starts with driver intros at 2:00 CST.

A Nashville native, pitmaster Carey Bringle has been competing in barbecue contests for more than 27 years, and has the blue ribbons to prove it. With a deep southern background built around family values and appreciating a good meal, Bringle founded Peg Leg Porker in 2013. Peg Leg Porker is named after Bringle himself and his greatest win, a cancer battle that he triumphed at the age of 17. With his win, he lost his leg, which led him to create a new name and only added more fire to his passion for success. What started out as a whole hog BBQ team and catering business, turned into a whole lifestyle brand, inclusive of spirits, sauces and spices, to accompany world-class BBQ.

Upon opening its doors in the heart of Nashville, Peg Leg Porker was quickly named one of the hottest BBQ joints in the country by numerous media outlets, including Food Network, The Travel Channel, BBC, Southern Living Magazine, Texas Monthly, GQ, Garden and Gun Magazine, and many more. Peg Leg Porker is known for its juicy, smoked-to-perfection pork ribs drenched with a spicy dry seasoning *after* being smoked. Not to mention they're made from scratch, yet playful sides, like Kool-Aid pickles and pork rind nachos, plus Peg Leg Porkers southern hospitality have guests feeling right at home.

Peg Leg Porker has expanded, sharing their cue with fans all over the world with their e-commerce site to ship nationwide. Although many wish Bringle would open another location, there will only be one Peg Leg Porker. Bringle says, Were building a legacy, not a chain. This year, they will be celebrating a decade of being a part of the Nashville community and are excited to continue to be a part of it for many years to come.

Contact Details

Madison Baber

+1 210-213-2426

madison@rprfirm.com

Company Website

https://www.peglegporker.com/

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COMTEX_435785989/2655/2023-06-21T17:00:34

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The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), an ethics watchdog group, blasted the lenient plea agreement between the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware David Weiss and Hunter Biden whereby Hunter will plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax violations with no jail time and have a felony gun registration charge dismissed in a pretrial diversion program.

Following the five-year long investigation, no charges were brought against Hunter under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) for engaging in political activities on behalf of Burisma and Chinese interests, despite overwhelming evidence which NLPC had presented to the Justice Department in 2020.

Hunter will plead guilty that he willfully failed to pay taxes over $100,000 in both 2017 and 2018. By pleading guilty to two misdemeanors rather than two felonies for tax evasion, the sentence for misdemeanors ranges from probation to one-year prison sentence. The prosecutor has agreed to ask for probation for the tax charges. Notably, the charging documents dont specify how much over $100,000 Hunter owed for each year.

Last year, it was reported that Hollywood attorney Kevin Morris lent Hunter over $2 million to pay his back taxes and for living expenses, suggesting that it was much more than $100,000 owed for each year. In any event, U.S. Sentencing Guidelines call for prison sentences of approximately 15-21 months for this level of offense. Allen Weissenberg, Donald Trumps Chief Financial Officer, received a 5-month prison sentence for failing to pay taxes on company fringe benefits, a violation less serious than Hunters failure to pay taxes.

Its outrageous that after a five-year investigation of Hunter Biden, the best that the prosecutor can come up with is a couple misdemeanor charges and then agree to a slap on the wrist as punishment said Paul Kamenar, counsel for NLPC.

Hopefully, the House Oversight Committee will pursue evidence of bribery and foreign money influence of the Biden family, Kamenar added.

Charging Hunter on his failure to file as a foreign agent would have been a no-brainer. David Weiss is going to look pretty stupid if theres an even bigger bribery scandal. said Peter Flaherty, Chairman of NLPC.

Founded in 1991, NLPC promotes ethics in public life and government accountability through research, investigation, education, and legal action.

Please visit www.nlpc.org.

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an NLPC spokesperson, please contact Dan Rene at 202-329-8357 or drene@nlpc.org

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an NLPC spokesperson, please contact Dan Rene at 202-329-8357 or drene@nlpc.org

Founded in 1991, NLPC promotes ethics in public life and government accountability through research, investigation, education, and legal action.

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COMTEX_435780269/2655/2023-06-21T15:16:14

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Cyclone Metals Ltd (ASX:CLE) CEO Paul Berend tells Proactive the company has established a maiden JORC-compliant mineral resource of considerable scale and quality at the Block 103 Magnetite Iron Ore Project in the iron-rich Labrador Trough region of Newfoundland, Canada. The inferred mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 7.2 billion tonnes contains 29.2% total iron and 18.9% magnetic iron.

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Proactive Investors

Jonathan Jackson

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COMTEX_435781026/2655/2023-06-21T15:29:53

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Aura Energy Ltd (ASX:AEE, AIM:AURA) CEO Dave Woodall speaks with Proactive after finalising a share purchase plan (SPP) for proceeds of A$670,495. Funds from the SPP combined with the companys recent placement take total capital-raising proceeds to A$10.7 million. Aura has uranium and polymetallic projects with large resources in Africa and Europe and is focused on resource expansion and uranium production at the Tiris Project in Mauritania.

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Proactive Investors

Jonathan Jackson

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Aura Energy Ltd

COMTEX_435778524/2655/2023-06-21T14:49:55

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Sovereign Metals Limited (ASX:SVM, OTC:SVMLF, AIM:SVML) MD Julian Stephens tells Proactive the company has kicked off a bulk sample program for its graphite aiming to qualify, conduct downstream test work and develop new products. The company is upgrading its facilities in Malawi to facilitate continuous production of bulk samples for marketing purposes.

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Jonathan Jackson

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Sovereign Metals Ltd

COMTEX_435779826/2655/2023-06-21T15:09:55

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Celsius Resources Ltd (ASX:CLA, AIM:CLA) executive director Peter Hume tells Proactive the company is set to explore a new tenement at the Botilao Porphyry Copper-Gold Prospect in the Philippines, now that its Philippine subsidiary, Makilala Mining Company Inc, has lodged an exploration permit application. The secondary tenement, adjacent to the company's MCB Project, has the potential to extend the operational mine life and complement the development of the area with the expansion signifying the company's commitment to enhancing its portfolio of copper-gold assets in the Philippines.

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Proactive Investors

Jonathan Jackson

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Celsius Resources Limited

COMTEX_435777314/2655/2023-06-21T14:30:01