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Canada invests in climate education and awareness in Nunavut

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Friday, July 26, 2019
Catherine McKenna, Individual and political action on climate change, Climate change, Government of Canada, Organizations

Increasing education, awareness, and action on climate change supports Canada's efforts to protect the environment and transition to a cleaner economy.

Key Points: 
  • Increasing education, awareness, and action on climate change supports Canada's efforts to protect the environment and transition to a cleaner economy.
  • The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced $200,000 in funding through the federal government's Climate Action Fund to ilinniapaa Skills Development Centre (iSDC).
  • Funded projects will raise awareness of climate change and clean growth and encourage others to take action in support of Canada's climate goals.
  • The goal of iSDC's project, "Our People, Our Climate," is to increase awareness on climate change in the territory through the creation of education and outreach materials targeting Inuit youth, elders, and business owners.

GLORY Celebrates Canada Basketball's Road to the 2019 FIBA World Cup

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Friday, July 26, 2019
FIBA Basketball World Cup, Sports, FIBA, Organizations, Basketball, FIBA Basketball World Cup Group K, FIBA Basketball World Cup Group L

TORONTO, July 26, 2019 /CNW/ - GLORY is proud to announce that its first live event, GLORY X Canada Basketball PRESENT: Road to the World Cup, will act as an official send-off for Canada Basketball's Senior Men's Team as they travel to China for this year's FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 26, 2019 /CNW/ - GLORY is proud to announce that its first live event, GLORY X Canada Basketball PRESENT: Road to the World Cup, will act as an official send-off for Canada Basketball's Senior Men's Team as they travel to China for this year's FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019.
  • "On behalf of Team Canada, I'd like to extend thanks to GLORY for hosting our team and providing a first-class send-off they deserve as they embark on the road to the FIBA Basketball World Cup in China", said Glen Grunwald, President & CEO, Canada Basketball.
  • The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China (Aug. 31-Sept. 15, 2019) will be the biggest edition of FIBA's flagship event with a record 32 participating teams playing 92 games over 16 days.
  • For the first time, the FIBA Basketball World Cup will qualify seven teams directly for the following year's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Joining Hands with WWF, GAC Motor Drives Success of China's First National Park

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Friday, July 26, 2019
Organizations, Natural environment, Environmental organizations, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sanjiangyuan, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, World Wide Fund for Nature, GAC Group

GUANGZHOU, China, July 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --GAC Motor, Three-river-source (Sanjiangyuan) National Park Administration ("the Park Administration") and World Wildlife Fund ("WWF") launched China's first national park conservation plan in 2016 .

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, July 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --GAC Motor, Three-river-source (Sanjiangyuan) National Park Administration ("the Park Administration") and World Wildlife Fund ("WWF") launched China's first national park conservation plan in 2016 .
  • The report revealed that GAC Motor's participation in the construction of China's first national park had set a template for enterprises joining the development of national parks as a social force.
  • We hope that more enterprises and social forces will join us to support and participate in the protection of the the national park," said Yu Jun, president of GAC Motor.
  • GAC Motor has helped the national park on the overall protection of the natural ecosystem and will support the park in preparation for its opening to the public.

Joining Hands with WWF, GAC Motor Drives Success of China's First National Park

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Friday, July 26, 2019
Organizations, Natural environment, Environmental organizations, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sanjiangyuan, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, World Wide Fund for Nature, GAC Group

GUANGZHOU, China, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --GAC Motor, Three-river-source (Sanjiangyuan) National Park Administration ("the Park Administration") and World Wildlife Fund ("WWF") launched China's first national park conservation plan in 2016 .

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --GAC Motor, Three-river-source (Sanjiangyuan) National Park Administration ("the Park Administration") and World Wildlife Fund ("WWF") launched China's first national park conservation plan in 2016 .
  • The report revealed that GAC Motor's participation in the construction of China's first national park had set a template for enterprises joining the development of national parks as a social force.
  • We hope that more enterprises and social forces will join us to support and participate in the protection of the the national park," said Yu Jun, president of GAC Motor.
  • GAC Motor has helped the national park on the overall protection of the natural ecosystem and will support the park in preparation for its opening to the public.

SandRidge Permian Trust Announces Quarterly Distribution

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Monday, August 19, 2019
Oil, Gas, Energy, Oil, Gas, Energy, Legal entities, Common law, Equity, Inheritance, Trust law, Sandridge, Limited liability company, Law, Organizations, Private law

This is intended to be a qualified notice by SandRidge Permian Trust to nominees and brokers as provided for under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b), and while specific relief is not specified for Section 1441 income, this disclosure is intended to suffice.

Key Points: 
  • This is intended to be a qualified notice by SandRidge Permian Trust to nominees and brokers as provided for under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b), and while specific relief is not specified for Section 1441 income, this disclosure is intended to suffice.
  • Nominees and brokers should withhold at the highest marginal rate on the distribution made to foreign partners.
  • The anticipated distribution is based, in part, on the amount of cash received or expected to be received by the Trust from Avalon Energy, LLC.
  • An investment in Common Units issued by SandRidge Permian Trust is subject to the risks described in the Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, and all of its other filings with the SEC.

The 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Features The Home Depot as Title Sponsor

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Thursday, July 25, 2019
Energy in the United States, U.S. Green Building Council, Informa, Companies, Organizations, Articles

Greenbuild takes place at the Georgia World Conference Center November 19-22, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Greenbuild takes place at the Georgia World Conference Center November 19-22, 2019.
  • "The company's commitment to this year's event is a testament to their leadership in sustainable practices around the country.
  • It's bringing new stakeholders to the table, new education to the marketplace and tremendous new value to the Greenbuild experience."
  • Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is owned and operated by Informa Connect, a division of Informa, and presented by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Jagged Peak Energy Inc. Announces The Addition Of Adrianna C. Ma To Its Board Of Directors

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Thursday, July 25, 2019
V-12 Navy College Training Program, The Nature Conservancy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Board of directors, University of California, Berkeley, Council on Foreign Relations, Articles, Business, Organizations

DENVER, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jagged Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE: JAG) ("Jagged Peak" or the "Company") announced today the election of Adrianna C. Ma to Jagged Peak's Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jagged Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE: JAG) ("Jagged Peak" or the "Company") announced today the election of Adrianna C. Ma to Jagged Peak's Board of Directors.
  • She serves on the board of directors of the MIT Investment Management Company, which oversees MIT's endowment, and the UCSF Foundation Investment Company.
  • Ms. Ma is a Trustee of The Nature Conservancy's California Board and a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
  • "We are excited to welcome Adrianna to the Jagged Peak board of directors," said Charles D. Davidson, Chairman of the Board.

Cloud-Based Accounting Solution Gives Community Association Managers Freedom and Flexibility

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Thursday, July 25, 2019
Articles, Organizations, Homeowner association, Property management, Community association, Tops, Condominium, Government, Ownership, Application software

Since its inception, the award-winning, browser-based application has been a support system for property and community association managers alike.

Key Points: 
  • Since its inception, the award-winning, browser-based application has been a support system for property and community association managers alike.
  • The first of its kind, TOPS [ONE] introduced anywhere access to an industry of self-proclaimed, "not tech-people," and gave managers back valuable time.
  • Upon taking over the company, CEO Mike Hardy set out to build a modern, web-based solution by and for property managers.
  • TOPS Software helps community associations and property management companies save time and effort in managing condominium and homeowner associations.

International Execs Pivot to Portugal

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Thursday, July 25, 2019
Countries, Organizations, International organizations, PORTUGAL, Travel visa, Startup company, International Monetary Fund

BRAGANA, Portugal, July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Continued political unrest in key global regions has top executives with international savvy looking to move their lives to Portugal.

Key Points: 
  • BRAGANA, Portugal, July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Continued political unrest in key global regions has top executives with international savvy looking to move their lives to Portugal.
  • The IMF is reporting that Portugal is outpacing the EU for economic growth.
  • Local authorities launched the pilot initiative to attract international executives, marketed as the Portugal Angel Visa, using existing legislation.
  • The venture evolves in Empowered Startups' transnational business incubator, starting with an R&D project in a public research facility in Portugal.

Global Innovation Index 2019: Switzerland, Sweden, U.S., Netherlands, U.K. Top Ranking; India Makes Major Gains; Trade Protectionism Poses Risks for Future Innovation

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Intellectual property law, World Intellectual Property Organization, Francis Gurry, Innovation economics, Articles, Innovation, GII, Organizations

Now in its 12th edition, the GII is a global benchmark that helps policy makers better understand how to stimulate and measure innovative activity, a main driver of economic and social development.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its 12th edition, the GII is a global benchmark that helps policy makers better understand how to stimulate and measure innovative activity, a main driver of economic and social development.
  • Despite signs of slowing economic growth, innovation continues to blossom, particularly in Asia, but pressures are looming from trade disruptions and protectionism.
  • "The GII shows us that countries that prioritize innovation in their policies have seen significant increases in their rankings," said WIPO Director General Francis Gurry.
  • "The rise in the GII by economic powerhouses like China and India have transformed the geography of innovation and this reflects deliberate policy action to promote innovation," said WIPO Director General Francis Gurry.