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Episcopal Relief & Development Supports Nine Partners in Cyclone and Flood Response

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting partners in seven countries following cyclones and heavy rain in Africa, Asia, South America and Oceania. Through these responses with nine local partners, Episcopal Relief & Development will reach over 12,000 people and an additional 6,000 households.

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  • NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting partners in seven countries following cyclones and heavy rain in Africa, Asia, South America and Oceania.
  • Through these responses with nine local partners, Episcopal Relief & Development will reach over 12,000 people and an additional 6,000 households.
  • "The 2022-2023 cyclone season had devastating effects on several countries," said Nagulan Nesiah, Senior Program Officer, Disaster Resilience, Episcopal Relief & Development.
  • Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting Anglicans in Development, who is providing food, water and temporary shelter to 1,000 people.

Cirium Adds Former Airline C-Suite Leaders to Airline and Airport On-Time Performance Board

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Technology, Air, Transport, Professional Services, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Transportation, Data Analytics, Data Management, Travel, JetBlue, Aviation, CEO, Airport, Program, Spirit, Cathay Pacific, Angola, Continental Airlines, TAAG Angola Airlines, REN, Forecasting, Royal, Army, Gulf Air, Board, Tourism, US Airways, Spirit Airlines, Multimedia, Avianca El Salvador, REL, Indian Army Public Schools, RELX, TACA, New York Stock Exchange, Royal Aeronautical Society, CCO, Director, Industry, Etihad Airways, OTP, Sky Express, Virgin Atlantic, Travel, Airline, IndiGo, Ben Baldanza

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220823005442/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220823005442/en/
    Ben Baldanza, former Spirit Airlines CEO and Willy Boulter, former IndiGo CCO join the Cirium airline and airport On-Time Performance Advisory Board.
  • The Board comprises a collaborative team of external advisors who support Ciriums OTP Program and reports global Annual and Monthly airline and airport on-time analyses.
  • Together they bring nearly 80 years of aviation experience to the Board, which will be invaluable for Ciriums airline and airport OTP Program.
  • Boulter said: Its a privilege to join the Cirium OTP Advisory Board to help steer an accurate analysis of airline and airport operations.

Callon Petroleum Company Announces Appointment of Mary Shafer-Malicki to Board of Directors

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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HOUSTON, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE) ("Callon" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Shafer-Malicki to its Board of Directors.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE) ("Callon" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Shafer-Malicki to its Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Shafer-Malicki brings valuable experience in energy, governance, and strategy to the Callon Board.
  • Richard Flury, Chairman of the Board, commented, "We are excited to welcome Mary as an independent director to our Board.
  • Her breadth of experience as an energy executive and corporate director will provide invaluable perspectives and complement the existing strengths of the Callon board.

CGTN: In America, paying taxes is optional if you're a billionaire

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Sunday, December 12, 2021
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The report compared the amount of tax paid annually by the richest 25 Americans to their wealth accrual during the same period, as estimated by Forbes magazine.

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  • The report compared the amount of tax paid annually by the richest 25 Americans to their wealth accrual during the same period, as estimated by Forbes magazine.
  • Of a total wealth accumulation of $401 billion, the group collectively paid $13.6 billion in taxes a dazzling sum that nonetheless translates to a real tax rate of just 3.4 percent.
  • In contrast, the average American household paid 14 percent in federal taxes, at rates that rise progressively in relation to income.
  • By comparison, the bottom half of all U.S. households an estimated 65 million families shared a combined wealth of $2.5 trillion, according to the report.

Brand-New KYMCO AK 550 Takes 'Super Touring' Concept to the Next Level

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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"Despite the international travel restrictions, I am very grateful that KYMCO is able to showcase the brand-new AK 550 in EICMA, as Milan is where AK 550 was first introduced," said Allen Ko, KYMCO Chairman.

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  • "Despite the international travel restrictions, I am very grateful that KYMCO is able to showcase the brand-new AK 550 in EICMA, as Milan is where AK 550 was first introduced," said Allen Ko, KYMCO Chairman.
  • AK 550, named after KYMCO's 50th anniversary, is a showcase of the technologies and craftmanship that KYMCO has accumulated for more than 50 years.
  • In addition, the new AK 550 is equipped with the "Cornering ABS", the highest level of protection for cornering safety.
  • "With the new AK 550, KYMCO is pushing the boundaries of the meaning of travel and transportation," said Allen Ko, KYMCO Chairman.

UMKM EXPO(RT) BRILIANPRENEUR 2021: BRI Promotes the Digitalization of Indonesian MSMEs

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
Online, TBK, Belitung, Digital, Business, Newcomer, The Show Must Go Online, BRI, Favourite, MSME-Champions, Entrepreneurship, IDX, Catalog, BBRI, PADI, Central Java, Social media, Expo, Video game

It will pamper visitors with a 3D experience from 500 curated MSMEs, making it the biggest virtual bazaar organized by BRI.

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  • It will pamper visitors with a 3D experience from 500 curated MSMEs, making it the biggest virtual bazaar organized by BRI.
  • "BRI has supported the Indonesian MSMEs to grow as an established business and go global to compete in the international market.
  • BRILIANPRENEUR 2021 will also feature the virtual "MSMEs x Designer Auction" of 10 designer works, whose proceeds will go to Sahabat UMKM Foundation.
  • BRI will provide MSMEs Awards in Business Matching for Newcomer MSMEs and Top Deals MSMEs with the highest potential dealing; Best Expo for MSMEs readiness to go digital and go online; and Favorite MSMEs based on social media campaigns.

CGTN: China vows to work with developing countries to promote international human rights

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China, as the world's largest developing country, pledged to work with all developing countries to promote the sound development of the international human rights cause, at a forum on human rights on Wednesday.

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  • BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China, as the world's largest developing country, pledged to work with all developing countries to promote the sound development of the international human rights cause, at a forum on human rights on Wednesday.
  • The 2021 South-South Human Rights Forum, a biennial event held this year for the third time in Beijing, was themed "putting people first and global human rights governance."
  • Stressing that human rights practices are diverse, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing is ready to work with other developing countries to promote the common values of mankind, in his congratulatory letter to the forum.
  • Countries around the world can and should choose the human rights development path that suits their own national conditions, Xi said.

9th CHINT International Marketing Forum Explores Digital Decarbonization for a Green World

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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SHANGHAI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CHINT , a leading smart energy solutions provider, has successfully hosted a day of insights, discussions and networking at their 9th CHINT International Marketing Forum (CIMF).

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  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CHINT , a leading smart energy solutions provider, has successfully hosted a day of insights, discussions and networking at their 9th CHINT International Marketing Forum (CIMF).
  • The virtual gathering themed "Digital Decarbonization for a Green World" took place on December 9 with authoritative experts from new energy, smart grid and energy storage applications and other fields attended.
  • After the message of the COP 26, CHINT has brought together all parties to explore the path of digital decarbonization at the forum's core session "Digital Decarbonization Summit."
  • The forum also saw CHINT unveil its new logo and launch the CHINT Singapore-Shanghai dual headquarters, which opens an international platform to its global partners.

9th CHINT International Marketing Forum Explores Digital Decarbonization for a Green World

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
Digital, Climate change, CO2, Automation, Chinese Academy of Engineering, Green World, CIMF, Chinese Academy of Sciences, COP, Electricity, Renewable energy, Mobile phone

SHANGHAI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CHINT , a leading smart energy solutions provider, has successfully hosted a day of insights, discussions and networking at their 9th CHINT International Marketing Forum (CIMF).

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CHINT , a leading smart energy solutions provider, has successfully hosted a day of insights, discussions and networking at their 9th CHINT International Marketing Forum (CIMF).
  • The virtual gathering themed "Digital Decarbonization for a Green World" took place on December 9 with authoritative experts from new energy, smart grid and energy storage applications and other fields attended.
  • After the message of the COP 26, CHINT has brought together all parties to explore the path of digital decarbonization at the forum's core session "Digital Decarbonization Summit."
  • The forum also saw CHINT unveil its new logo and launch the CHINT Singapore-Shanghai dual headquarters, which opens an international platform to its global partners.

Final Mile accelerates impact with opening of its South Africa Headquarters

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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Led by Dr. Sangiwe Moyo, Final Mile's South Africa HQ will be pivotal in helping the company build upon its current efforts in the fight against HIV, AIDS and COVID-19 in particular.

Key Points: 
  • Led by Dr. Sangiwe Moyo, Final Mile's South Africa HQ will be pivotal in helping the company build upon its current efforts in the fight against HIV, AIDS and COVID-19 in particular.
  • "South Africa is on the frontlines of some of the world's most complex health challenges," said Dr. Moyo.
  • "We have to build teams close to the communities we serve," said Ram Prasad, Co-founder and CEO, Final Mile.
  • "South Africa is the natural choice given the availability of talent and access to several countries in the region.