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Hyperice Secures Strategic Investment from Main Street Advisors, SC.Holdings, NFL's Investment Arm 32 Equity, NBA, and Superstar Athletes

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Financial services, Finance, İş Yatırım, International Finance Corporation, Organizations

As part of this financing, Hyperice brings in a group of the most influential and highest performing athletes in sports.

Key Points: 
  • As part of this financing, Hyperice brings in a group of the most influential and highest performing athletes in sports.
  • MSA is a prominent investment advisory firm that represents high profile athletes, entertainers and business leaders, whose portfolio companies include influential brands across consumer, sports, and entertainment.
  • "This investment round accelerates ourabilitytodevelopand delivercutting-edge products andtechnologiestooptimize recoveryandperformance," saidJim Huether, CEO of Hyperice.
  • In addition to its investment activities, MSA advises its clients and portfolio companies on their most critical objectives and transactions.

IFALPA Calls for Immediate Release of Russian Air Traffic Controllers

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Other Government, Courts, Air, Transport, Public policy, Government, Aviation, International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations, Organizations, Human activities, AFL–CIO, Civil aviation, Air Line Pilots Association, International, International Civil Aviation Organization

It may also lead the general public to conclude that the accident resulted from the controllers intentional acts, rather than technical issues or a string of simple errors caused by multiple factors.

Key Points: 
  • It may also lead the general public to conclude that the accident resulted from the controllers intentional acts, rather than technical issues or a string of simple errors caused by multiple factors.
  • Detention, sentencing, and punishment will never prevent mistakes or errors from occurring, as mistakes are, by definition, unintentional.
  • IFALPA therefore calls for the immediate release of the three controllers and urges the Russian Federation to adhere to and fully implement ICAO's positive safety culture principles, especially in the wake of an aviation accident.
  • Note to Editors: The International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations represents more than 100,000 pilots in nearly 100 countries around the globe.

ACHA CEO, Dr. Devin Jopp, Announces Plans to Step Down

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
American College Health Association, Cision, Acha, Infection prevention and control, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Health, Organizations

SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Jopp announced today that he will step down as CEO of the American College Health Association (ACHA), effective November 16, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Jopp announced today that he will step down as CEO of the American College Health Association (ACHA), effective November 16, 2020.
  • "The board is grateful for Dr. Jopp's incredible service to the association and our member institutions of higher education.
  • "As the Board President of ACHA, it's been an honor and pleasure working with Dr. Jopp.
  • We offer our gratitude and our congratulations as he begins his next chapter as CEO for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology."

Target Introduces Exclusive FAO Schwarz Collection And Largest Top Toys List Ever

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Articles, Organizations, Retailing, FAO Schwarz, Target Corporation, Schwarz, Bullseye, Toy, Food and Agriculture Organization

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) today announces an exclusive collection with FAO Schwarz, alongside the largest Bullseye's Top Toys list ever.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) today announces an exclusive collection with FAO Schwarz, alongside the largest Bullseye's Top Toys list ever.
  • "This year's exclusive FAO Schwarz collection and our largest Bullseye's Top Toys list ever provide something new and exciting for kids of all ages, all at an incredible value," said Christina Hennington, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target.
  • Later this month, Target and FAO Schwarz's exclusive 70-piece toy collection will be available at Target stores nationwide, on Target.com and at the FAO Schwarz store in New York City, with many itemsunder $20.
  • This year, Bullseye's Top Toys list features Target's largest list ever, with 50 of the most anticipated toys, including 19exclusive toys from top brands like Disney, L.O.L.

Civil protection funding: Council agrees its negotiating position

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Organizations, Articles, Trade blocs, Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, Multiannual Financial Framework, International organizations, European Union

EU ambassadors today agreed on the negotiating mandate for the funding of the civil protection mechanism in the context of the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027.

Key Points: 
  • EU ambassadors today agreed on the negotiating mandate for the funding of the civil protection mechanism in the context of the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027.
  • The agreed mandate foresees a total of 1 263 million in funds, following the political guidance provided by the European Council on 21 July 2020.
  • The mandate also includes an amount of up to 2 056 million to implement the civil protection related measures to address the impact of the Covid-19 crisis foreseen in the EU recovery instrument.
  • The negotiating mandate agreed covers only the financial aspects of the proposal presented by the Commission on 2 June 2020, which aims to enable more efficient, effective and flexible action under the EU civil protection mechanism.

European Capitals of Culture: Council proposes to extend Galway and Rijeka beyond 2020

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Organizations, Articles, European Capital of Culture, International organizations

The Council today adopted its position on a proposal which would allow the cities of Galway in Ireland and Rijeka in Croatia, designated as European Capitals of Culture for 2020, to continue implementing their programmes until 30 April 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The Council today adopted its position on a proposal which would allow the cities of Galway in Ireland and Rijeka in Croatia, designated as European Capitals of Culture for 2020, to continue implementing their programmes until 30 April 2021.
  • The proposal also provides that Greece and Romania will host the title European Capital of Culture in 2023 instead of 2021.
  • The draft decision amends Decision 445/2014/EU establishing a Union action for the European Capitals of Culture for the years 2020 to 2023.
  • The agreement reached by the Council today will serve as the basis for negotiations with the European Parliament.

Rubis Terminal Infra Announces Offering of Additional Senior Secured Notes

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Articles, Trans European Policy Studies Association, Senior debt, Escrow, Rubis, Private limited company, Security, Organizations, Economy

Rubis Terminal Infra, a limited liability company (socit par actions simplifie) organized under the laws of France (the "Issuer") and member of the Rubis Terminal group (the "Group"), has launched an offering of 150.0 million aggregate principal amount of temporary 5.625% senior secured notes due 2025 (the "Temporary Notes") as part of the financing for the acquisition by the Group of Terminales Portuarias, S.L., a sociedad limitada organized under the laws of Spain ("Tepsa").

Key Points: 
  • Rubis Terminal Infra, a limited liability company (socit par actions simplifie) organized under the laws of France (the "Issuer") and member of the Rubis Terminal group (the "Group"), has launched an offering of 150.0 million aggregate principal amount of temporary 5.625% senior secured notes due 2025 (the "Temporary Notes") as part of the financing for the acquisition by the Group of Terminales Portuarias, S.L., a sociedad limitada organized under the laws of Spain ("Tepsa").
  • On or about the completion date of the Tepsa acquisition, the Temporary Notes will be automatically exchanged for an equal aggregate principal amount of the Issuer's additional 5.625% senior secured notes due 2025 (the "Additional Notes") which will have the same terms as, and constitute a single class of debt securities with, the Issuer's 410 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "Original Notes") that were issued on May 19, 2020.
  • The Additional Notes, when issued, will trade under the same ISIN and Common Code numbers as the Original Notes.
  • Pending consummation of the Tepsa acquisition, the gross proceeds of Temporary Notes will be deposited into an escrow account for the benefit of the holders of the Temporary Notes.

KPMG Study Finds 75% Of Female Executives Across Industries Have Experienced Imposter Syndrome In Their Careers

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Companies, KPMG, Madoff investment scandal, Ernst & Young, Limited liability partnership, Business, Organizations, Tax avoidance, Big Four accounting firms

We hope the thought-provoking findings and solutions in this study help leaders everywhere as we work to further advance inclusion and diversity."

Key Points: 
  • We hope the thought-provoking findings and solutions in this study help leaders everywhere as we work to further advance inclusion and diversity."
  • Key findings of the study include:
    Seventy-five percent of executive women report having personally experienced imposter syndrome at certain points in their career.
  • Eighty-five percent believe imposter syndrome is commonly experienced by women in corporate America.
  • KPMG LLP is a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms associated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

USO Hosts Inaugural 24-Hour 'Streamathon'

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United Service Organizations, Articles, Organizations

While playing video games has been a favorite pastime for service members for many years, gaming has recently seen a significant rise on military installations and in USO centers around the world.

Key Points: 
  • While playing video games has been a favorite pastime for service members for many years, gaming has recently seen a significant rise on military installations and in USO centers around the world.
  • This year, the USO has already hosted 30 gaming events, with the upcoming 24-hour Streamathon as the largest showcased event.
  • "We have found gaming to be an important tool for the USO to strengthen our military by helping service members stay connected to family, home and country," said Christopher Plamp, USO senior vice president of operations, programs and entertainment.
  • To join us in this important mission and learn more about the USO, please visit USO.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Fifth Third Collaborates with NeighborWorks America to Prevent Foreclosures and Evictions

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Banking, MEN, Fund Raising, Professional services, Foundation, Philanthropy, Family, Consumer, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Philanthropy, Other Professional Services, Other Consumer, Women, Seniors, Finance, Affordable housing, Local government in the United States, NeighborWorks America, Government, United States, Organizations, the Fifth Third Foundation, Fifth Third, NeighborWorks America

The Fifth Third Foundation today announced a collaboration with NeighborWorks America to support efforts addressing the impacts of COVID-19 in local communities across 18 NeighborWorks America network organizations located throughout Fifth Thirds 10-state footprint.

Key Points: 
  • The Fifth Third Foundation today announced a collaboration with NeighborWorks America to support efforts addressing the impacts of COVID-19 in local communities across 18 NeighborWorks America network organizations located throughout Fifth Thirds 10-state footprint.
  • That means nearly 50 million people who live in a renter household are likely experiencing immediate job or income losses.
  • Since March, 82 non-profit organizations have received $7.1 million of Fifth Thirds $8.75 million COVID-19 relief, recovery and resiliency funds.
  • NeighborWorks America offers grant funding, peer-exchange, technical assistance, evaluation tools and access to training, as the nation's leading trainer of housing and community development professionals.