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Alba Tull Makes $500,000 Gift to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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TRUMBULL, Conn., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alba Tull has made a generous donation of $500,000 to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) for a clinical study to determine the ability of the Emerald biosensor to accurately measure Rett syndrome symptoms, a key factor necessary for assessing the efficacy of drugs and genetic medicines.

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  • Alba Tull has made a generous donation of $500,000 to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) for a clinical study to determine the ability of the Emerald biosensor to accurately measure Rett syndrome symptoms, a key factor necessary for assessing the efficacy of drugs and genetic medicines.
  • TRUMBULL, Conn., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alba Tull has made a generous donation of $500,000 to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) for a clinical study to determine the ability of the Emerald biosensor to accurately measure Rett syndrome symptoms, a key factor necessary for assessing the efficacy of drugs and genetic medicines.
  • The Emerald sensor has been used in drug development in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's; this generous gift allows for testing its efficacy in Rett syndrome.
  • "RSRT continues to set and drive Rett syndrome research, and this donation is a reflection of my confidence in their singular mission to cure Rett," said Tull.

MELANIE GRANT APPOINTED AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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Melanie Grant has been a journalist for over 20 years -- having worked at The Times, The Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The BBC and -- until 2022 -- The Economist, where she was luxury editor of 1843 Magazine, its lifestyle sister publication. She worked at The Economist for 16 years as jewellery editor and picture editor and took a sabbatical to write her first book on the jewel as art, entitled Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewellery, published by Phaidon in October 2020.  She has been on a mission for the last decade to dismantle boundaries between art forms so that jewellery is considered equal to fine art.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world's leading sustainability standard setting organisation for the jewellery and watch industry, today appointed Melanie Grant as its new executive director.
  • A celebrated thinker, writer and curator, Ms. Grant brings more than 20 years of experience in the watch and jewellery industry's biggest and most influential outlets.
  • David Bouffard, Chairman of the Board of the RJC said, "On behalf of the board, staff and all our members, I am proud to welcome Melanie as our new executive director.
  • Melanie Grant, RJC Executive Director, is available starting today for interview requests.

MELANIE GRANT APPOINTED AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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Melanie Grant has been a journalist for over 20 years -- having worked at The Times, The Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The BBC and -- until 2022 -- The Economist, where she was luxury editor of 1843 Magazine, its lifestyle sister publication. She worked at The Economist for 16 years as jewellery editor and picture editor and took a sabbatical to write her first book on the jewel as art, entitled Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewellery, published by Phaidon in October 2020.  She has been on a mission for the last decade to dismantle boundaries between art forms so that jewellery is considered equal to fine art.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world's leading sustainability standard setting organisation for the jewellery and watch industry, today appointed Melanie Grant as its new executive director.
  • A celebrated thinker, writer and curator, Ms. Grant brings more than 20 years of experience in the watch and jewellery industry's biggest and most influential outlets.
  • David Bouffard, Chairman of the Board of the RJC said, "On behalf of the board, staff and all our members, I am proud to welcome Melanie as our new executive director.
  • Melanie Grant, RJC Executive Director, is available starting today for interview requests.

PAX® Announces PEACE BY PAX Social Impact Program

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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PAX , a leading global cannabis brand, today announced the launch of PEACE BY PAX , a new program to continue and expand the company’s efforts to drive meaningful social impact.

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  • PAX , a leading global cannabis brand, today announced the launch of PEACE BY PAX , a new program to continue and expand the company’s efforts to drive meaningful social impact.
  • The platform will empower PAX to serve the community through a focus on causes related to social reform, safe access and sustainability through cannabis.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230117005007/en/
    PEACE BY PAX will facilitate the brand’s purpose-driven initiatives supporting social reform, safe access and sustainability.
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    “PAX is mission-driven at our core, so we’re thrilled to be launching PEACE BY PAX in support of the critical work we’re already doing to benefit the broader cannabis community,” said Steven Jung, COO of PAX and Army veteran.

McAfee Appoints Deirdre Findlay as Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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McAfee Corp. (McAfee), a global leader in online protection, today announced the appointment of Deirdre Findlay as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at McAfee.

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  • McAfee Corp. (McAfee), a global leader in online protection, today announced the appointment of Deirdre Findlay as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at McAfee.
  • Findlay joins McAfee from Cond Nast, where she served as Global Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Consumer Revenue, leading all consumer marketing efforts for brands including Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker.
  • As Chief Marketing Officer at McAfee, Findlay will oversee all worldwide marketing and communication efforts and report to Greg Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer, McAfee.
  • Prior to Cond Nast, Findlay was Chief Marketing Officer at Stitch Fix, leading the companys first integrated brand campaign.

Georgia-Pacific and gener8tor Welcome Their Third Cohort of Startup Companies to 1915 Studios

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Welcomingfournewstartupcompanies toits fall cohort,Georgia-Pacific's 1915 Studios enables the success of early-stage startups that supply innovative sustainability solutions.

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  • Welcomingfournewstartupcompanies toits fall cohort,Georgia-Pacific's 1915 Studios enables the success of early-stage startups that supply innovative sustainability solutions.
  • The selected companies, which include Adept Materials , Celcy , SAVRpak and MiFood Tech, share a common focus on foodservice sustainability innovation.
  • Georgia-Pacific's 1915 Studios is a free accelerator for early-stage technology startups following the model of gener8tor's gBETA program, which operates 20-plus other programs across the country.
  • Started at Georgia-Pacific's NTC in 2021, 1915 Studios is held twice per year, with up to five companies accepted per cohort.

Isabella Rossellini will perform NEW ORIGINAL SHOW 'DARWIN'S SMILE' at Cucalorus Film Festival

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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WILMINGTON, N.C., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Isabella Rossellini is scheduled to perform her new one-woman show, Darwin's Smile ,at this year's 28th annual Cucalorus Film Festival , shortly after its premiere at The Gateway in Bellport, NY in August.

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  • WILMINGTON, N.C., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Isabella Rossellini is scheduled to perform her new one-woman show, Darwin's Smile ,at this year's 28th annual Cucalorus Film Festival , shortly after its premiere at The Gateway in Bellport, NY in August.
  • Isabella explores how empathy, which is at the base of acting, is also necessary for the study of animal behavior (ethology).
  • Isabella explains, "During the Covid lockdown I had ample time to reflect about my passions for theater and science.
  • Isabella Rossellini grew up in Paris and Rome and moved to New York City when she was nineteen years old.

CSE's 17 years of accomplishments on training and qualifying Sustainability-ESG Leaders

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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We are totally committed to actively assisting global transformation for a net zero planet, by qualifying Sustainability - ESG practitioners and providing advanced advisory services and tools to FT 500 and Government organizations."

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  • We are totally committed to actively assisting global transformation for a net zero planet, by qualifying Sustainability - ESG practitioners and providing advanced advisory services and tools to FT 500 and Government organizations."
  • CSE is one of the leading ESG Consulting and Educational organizations specializing in maximizing social, economic and environmental impact.
  • CSE helps FORTUNE 500 and other organizations around the globe improve their ESG Ratings and create purpose-driven Strategies and ESG Reports.
  • CSE is among the leading Certification organizations, having qualified over 8,000 Sustainability and ESG professionals with its global Certified Sustainability ESG Practitioner Program .

Georgia-Pacific to Invest $425 Million To Build New Dixie Facility

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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JACKSON, Tenn., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia-Pacific is serving up some exciting news today: the company has announced that it is investing more than $425 million in Jackson, Tennessee, to build a state-of-the-art Dixie® manufacturing facility. The new plant will significantly increase the supply of disposable tableware products that help busy consumers forget about doing dishes and focus on the important things in life. Construction is slated to begin by the end of the year and startup is expected in summer 2024.

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  • "Companies choose to invest in Tennessee because of our skilled workforce and unmatched business climate," said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
  • "We are excited and grateful for the $425 million investment Georgia-Pacific is making at its Jackson Dixie plant in our growing community.
  • Once operational, the Jackson plant will produce the well-known brand of tableware products, including the Dixie and Dixie Ultra lines of plates and bowls.
  • In fact, the company recently announced plans to invest more than $20 million in its Lebanon, Tennessee, corrugated plant.

Reason vs. Racism: New Book Unveils Hidden History of Race Relations and the Newspaper Industry

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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Award-winning author Jack Lessenberry's provocative book, Reason vs. Racism: A Newspaper Family, Race and Justice, provides an inside look at how one family approached racism in America through journalism.

Key Points: 
  • Award-winning author Jack Lessenberry's provocative book, Reason vs. Racism: A Newspaper Family, Race and Justice, provides an inside look at how one family approached racism in America through journalism.
  • Lessenberry has written for the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and Vanity Fair.
  • Highlighted in the book are stories about undercover work to expose racism, and even a politician involved with the Klu Klux Klan.
  • Reason vs. Racism: A Newspaper Family, Race and Justiceis available on Amazon.