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Heather Platt
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Food and Travel Writer, Freelance
Los Angeles
Beats
Advertising, Wine , LGBTQIA , Hybrid Grapes , Equity , Belonging, Travel, Technology, Diversity, Expat Experience, Wine , LGBTQIA , Hybrid Grapes , Equity , Belonging, AI , Inclusion, Intersectional Feminism , Emerging Regions, Sustainability, Wine , LGBTQIA , Hybrid Grapes , Equity , Belonging
Beauty, Makeup, Hair
Content
By Heather Platt Verified| Food & Wine Verified Photo: Courtesy of Emily Ferretti When Heather Sperling set out to open her newest restaurant, Bar Siesta, a Spanish tapas bar in the heart of Los Angeles’ Silverlake neighborhood, she was eager to launch the beverage program. “I get to push my sherry agenda,” says Sperling, who also operates nearby seasonal California restaurant Botanica along with co-owner Emily Fiffer.
Capvaxive’s EU Approval and Impact on Pneumococcal Disease Prevention: A Focus on At-Risk Populations
By Sophia Abene Verified, Heather Platt Verified| Contagion Live Verified The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the approval of Capvaxive (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) for adults aged 18 and older to prevent invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. A final decision from the European Commission (EC) is expected by Q2 2025, which, if approved, will extend Capvaxive’s authorization to the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
By Heather Platt Verified| Food & Wine Verified Photo: Courtesy of Emily Ferretti When Heather Sperling set out to open her newest restaurant, Bar Siesta, a Spanish tapas bar in the heart of Los Angeles’ Silverlake neighborhood, she was eager to launch the beverage program. “I get to push my sherry agenda,” says Sperling, who also operates nearby seasonal California restaurant Botanica along with co-owner Emily Fiffer.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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