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Semgrep Assistant Enters General Availability, using AI to 10x the Productivity of Any AppSec Team

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Semgrep, a code security solution designed for engineering-centric security programs, today announced the General Availability of Semgrep Assistant, a tool that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive efficiencies and uncover insights across all phases of an AppSec program, from rule creation to remediation.

Key Points: 
  • Semgrep wanted to determine if an AI tool could be utilized to free up resources and amplify the impact of AppSec engineers and developers addressing security issues.
  • While Semgrep Assistant generates auto-fixes, Assistant also helps with triage, false positive identification, custom rule-writing, and rule management (i.e.
  • Customers using Semgrep Assistant have doubled their fix rate (compared to those without) and users agree with the tool's auto-triage feedback 96 percent of the time.
  • For a detailed breakdown of how Semgrep Assistant acts as an AppSec multiplier, read this blog post .

Bridge Data Centres partners with Red Dot Analytics to power sustainability goals with technological innovation

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Mahadhir Aziz, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), said "Today's strategic partnership between Bridge Data Centres International and Red Dot Analytics marks a pivotal moment in shaping Malaysia's digital future towards sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Key Points: 
  • Mahadhir Aziz, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), said "Today's strategic partnership between Bridge Data Centres International and Red Dot Analytics marks a pivotal moment in shaping Malaysia's digital future towards sustainability and environmental stewardship.
  • As Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), we applaud BDC's dedication to advancing data centre resilience, energy efficiency, and sustainability through this groundbreaking collaboration.
  • This initiative underscores Malaysia's commitment to environmental responsibility and positions us as a trailblazer in the region's data centre industry.
  • We are encouraged by Bridge DC's commitment to tap on technological innovation to pursue and drive more sustainable goals for the data centre industry.

Government of Canada appoints interim Chief Statistician

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the appointment of André Loranger as interim Chief Statistician of Canada, replacing Anil Arora, who retires on March 31.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the appointment of André Loranger as interim Chief Statistician of Canada, replacing Anil Arora, who retires on March 31.
  • Mr. Loranger will remain in this role for six months, until the current process to appoint a new Chief Statistician of Canada is completed.
  • I am confident that André Loranger will fulfill the role of interim Chief Statistician as the Government of Canada seeks to fill this important position on a permanent basis.
  • – Anil Arora, outgoing Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada
    Mr. Loranger holds a Master of Arts (Economics) degree from Ottawa University.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Jenniffer F. Wilson as a Top Pinnacle Professional

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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WOODBRIDGE, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jenniffer F. Wilson is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions as an Esteemed Leader in Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response and Relief Programs.

Key Points: 
  • WOODBRIDGE, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jenniffer F. Wilson is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions as an Esteemed Leader in Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response and Relief Programs.
  • Her leadership and extensive experience have also been instrumental in supporting mission critical initiatives during times of crisis in other capacities.
  • In recognition of her outstanding qualifications, Jenniffer Wilson holds esteemed certifications as a Certified Information Systems Auditor and a Certified Program Manager in Information Technology.
  • A distinguished member of professional organizations, Jenniffer Wilson is affiliated with the Association of Government Accountants, the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

City of Vallejo Pays $1 Million Settlement for Whistleblower Retaliation

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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City of Vallejo, CA pays $1 million to settle wrongful termination after whistleblowing on Mare Island land deal.

Key Points: 
  • City of Vallejo, CA pays $1 million to settle wrongful termination after whistleblowing on Mare Island land deal.
  • The City of Vallejo has paid $1 Million to Joanna Altman, former Assistant to the City Manager, who together with former Special Advisor to the City Manager Slater Matzke and Assistant to the City Manager Will Morat, sued after they were terminated in April 2020.
  • When their complaints reached the City Council, an investigation was ordered to be conducted by an outside law firm.
  • Greg Nyhoff resigned as City Manager of Vallejo in May of 2021, and signed a settlement agreement in which Vallejo agreed to pay him an hourly rate to testify in this litigation, among other matters.

CHOP Researchers Find Branched Chain Amino Acid Supplementation May Aid in Concussion Recovery

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the first clinical trial of a targeted pharmacologic therapeutic for mild traumatic brain injury in pediatric patients, scientists from the Minds Matter Concussion Frontier Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found preliminary evidence that adolescents and young adults with concussion who take a specific formulation of branched chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements after injury experience faster symptom reduction and return to physical activity. The findings were published online by the Journal of Neurotrauma.

Key Points: 
  • The mainstay of treatment remains symptom management with temporary modification of cognitive and physical activity and over the counter medication.
  • Although active rehabilitation strategies have shown promise for improving recovery time, including aerobic, vestibular, and vision interventions, these can be time and labor intensive.
  • To date, no targeted pharmacologic intervention to improve clinical outcomes in concussion has been evaluated in humans.
  • However, prior to this study, no human studies involving adolescents and young adults have assessed the potential benefits of this formulation of BCAAs as a specific treatment to aid in concussion recovery.

The Foundation for Women's Cancer is Calling on Everyone Connected to Women's Health to Move Today for More Tomorrows

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Saturday, March 16, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foundation for Women's Cancer (FWC), the official foundation of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), is excited to announce the commencement of Move4Her 2024! Move4Her is the FWC's signature fundraising campaign that helps power research, education, and awareness of the five gynecologic (gyn) cancers. As part of Move4Her, individuals and teams are asked to commit five minutes or more each day to movement and encourage their friends and loved ones to support them on their Move4Her journey. Individuals and teams choose the activity or adventure of their choice to drive their movement, and will receive Move4Her resources to help spread awareness of their Move4Her commitment. In its fifth consecutive year, Move4Her is challenging participants to raise more awareness and accelerate the momentum towards a common goal – ending the five gyn cancers – cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal and vulvar cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Move4Her is the FWC's signature fundraising campaign that helps power research, education, and awareness of the five gynecologic (gyn) cancers.
  • Ultimately, Move4Her participants fund life-changing programs that support better outcomes – more tomorrows now and for future generations, through donations and fundraising efforts.
  • "It is an absolute honor to be supported by the Move4Her participants and the Foundation for Women's Cancer.
  • Follow the FWC on its social media platforms Twitter , Instagram and Facebook for exciting updates throughout the year.

Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Three Officer Promotions

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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BEL AIR, Md., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced the promotions of three officers.

Key Points: 
  • BEL AIR, Md., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced the promotions of three officers.
  • With more than 25 years of Information Technology (IT) experience, Bischoff joined Harford Mutual in 2023.
  • Before joining Harford Mutual, Bischoff held the position of Technology Solution Manager in the Policy Platform Department at American Family Insurance Group.
  • A marketing professional for 35 years, Rebbert joined Harford Mutual in 2013 as Marketing Manager and was promoted to Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications in 2018.

Paul Zamora Named Chief Underwriting Officer of ICW Group

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ICW Group Insurance Companies promotes Paul Zamora to Chief Underwriting Officer, charged with leading the company's property and casualty multi-line underwriting strategy and business expansion.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ICW Group Insurance Companies promotes Paul Zamora to Chief Underwriting Officer, charged with leading the company's property and casualty multi-line underwriting strategy and business expansion.
  • "This is an exciting time for ICW Group as we continue to grow our workers' compensation offering, build our commercial business, and fulfill our vision of becoming a top-tier multi-line carrier," said Zamora.
  • Zamora joined ICW Group nearly twenty years ago to oversee its workers' compensation underwriting business.
  • In his new role, Zamora will continue leading the workers' compensation underwriting and risk management teams serving thousands of businesses nationwide.

Overeating and starving both damage the liver: Cavefish provide new insight into fatty liver disease

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fatty liver, which can lead to liver damage and disease, can occur from both overeating and starvation. Now, new research shows how naturally starvation-resistant cavefish, unlike other animals, are able to protect their liver and remain healthy. The findings have implications for understanding and potentially addressing liver conditions in humans.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fatty liver, which can lead to liver damage and disease, can occur from both overeating and starvation.
  • Now, new research shows how naturally starvation-resistant cavefish, unlike other animals, are able to protect their liver and remain healthy.
  • "We have discovered for the first time an organism – cavefish—that can avoid fatty liver under starvation conditions," said Cobham.
  • "Fatty liver can result in complications like liver cirrhosis and liver failure.