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Industry veteran Eli Fathi retiring as MindBridge CEO

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Ottawa, Canada, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MindBridge, a pioneer in AI-powered risk discovery,announced today that CEO and Chairman Eli Fathi will be retiring at the end of the month.

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  • Ottawa, Canada, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MindBridge, a pioneer in AI-powered risk discovery,announced today that CEO and Chairman Eli Fathi will be retiring at the end of the month.
  • Fathi informed the Board of Directors of his intentions to initiate succession planning and begin the formal search for a new CEO in early 2021.
  • Fathi has served as MindBridge CEO and Chairman since 2015, after spending nearly four decades founding, cofounding, and scaling multiple technology companies.
  • I am honored to be named the next CEO of MindBridge and want to thank Eli and the Board for their confidence.

Hines Unveils Ambitious New ESG Strategy, Building On Six-Decade Commitment To Sustainability And Placemaking

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

To lead the firm's strategies, Hines has appointed Senior Managing Director Peter Epping as Global Head of ESG.

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  • To lead the firm's strategies, Hines has appointed Senior Managing Director Peter Epping as Global Head of ESG.
  • In addition to Epping, the firm established a dedicated new global ESG team for to lead its focus on furthering ESG commitments across Hines' investments, properties, communities and stakeholders.
  • Hines' commitment to delivering future-proofed, sustainable, buildings has been deeply rooted in the firm since Gerald D. Hines founded the firm more than six decades ago.
  • "I'm honored to lead our new global ESG platform as we build on such a strong foundation," commented Hines Global Head of ESG Peter Epping.

Gordon Law Group Confirms the Death of John McAfee

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

CHICAGO, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The team at Gordon Law Group wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of John McAfee.

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  • CHICAGO, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The team at Gordon Law Group wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of John McAfee.
  • We can confirm that our client Mr. McAfee was found dead in his Spanish prison cell shortly after the Spanish court approved his extradition to the United States.
  • "The news of his death came as a horrible surprise considering that John was intent on sharing the truth of his story.
  • It is unfortunate that Mr. McAfee will not have his chance to dismiss the false charges against him.

Investing in Canada’s next generation of leaders and changemakers: Rogers awards 35 Ted Rogers Scholarships to the Class of 2021 in British Columbia

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

in the five-year history of the program

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    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Congratulations, Class of 2021!
  • Since launching Ted Rogers Scholarships in 2017, Rogers has invested more than $766,000 to support over 300 B.C.
  • Rogers is proud to support this next generation of leaders and changemakers in British Columbia by awarding scholarships that help deserving youth achieve their highest potential.
  • We would like to congratulate all of the Ted Rogers Scholarships recipients and to recognize Rogers ongoing commitment to positive change.

New online library connects organizations to 300 resources that can help older adults and their caregivers during emergencies like COVID-19

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Monday, June 21, 2021

"Community organizations are a lifeline for older adults and for their caregivers during public health emergencies like COVID-19.

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  • "Community organizations are a lifeline for older adults and for their caregivers during public health emergencies like COVID-19.
  • is a searchable online library that connects organizations to hundreds of existing resources that can help older adults and caregivers," said Alycia Bayne, principal research scientist in the Public Health Research Department at NORC and the project director.
  • can assist community organizations in supporting older adults and their caregivers now and during future public health emergencies."
  • Organizations can take several actions to help older adults and their caregivers during emergencies as well as learn more.

NASA Administrator Statement on China Crewed Launch

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson released the following statement Thursday regarding the China National Space Agency's launch of the first crew to its Tiangong space station:

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  • WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson released the following statement Thursday regarding the China National Space Agency's launch of the first crew to its Tiangong space station:
    "Congratulations to China on the successful launch of crew to their space station!
  • I look forward to the scientific discoveries to come."
  • For information about NASA's missions, discoveries, and activities, visit:
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Storj Enables Free Decentralized, Automated Video Streaming and Management for Tesla Vehicle Footage Using Open Source Software and Storj DCS

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

One of our teams values is openness, and we are firmly committed to contributing to the open source software community and using integrations and capabilities delivered by other open source software developers, said JT Olio, Storj CTO.

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  • One of our teams values is openness, and we are firmly committed to contributing to the open source software community and using integrations and capabilities delivered by other open source software developers, said JT Olio, Storj CTO.
  • All Tesla vehicles come with built-in sensors and cameras that can record Dashcam or Sentry Mode video.
  • Storj DCS has a free-tier so that Tesla owners can upload up to 150GB of footage to the service at no cost.
  • The thorough documentation makes it easy for even less technical users to share and store their Tesla footage on Storj DCS.

Aurinia Announces Addition of Dr. Brinda Balakrishnan to the Board of Directors

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Monday, June 14, 2021

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AUPH / TSX: AUP) (Aurinia or the Company) announced today the appointment of Dr. Brinda Balakrishnan, M.D., Ph.D., to the Companys Board of Directors effective June 14, 2021.

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  • Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AUPH / TSX: AUP) (Aurinia or the Company) announced today the appointment of Dr. Brinda Balakrishnan, M.D., Ph.D., to the Companys Board of Directors effective June 14, 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210614005185/en/
    Dr. Brinda Balakrishnan, newly appointed Director to the Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Board.
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    On behalf of the entire Company, it is an honor to welcome Dr. Balakrishnan to Aurinias Board of Directors, commented Peter Greenleaf, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aurinia.
  • I am delighted to join the Board of Directors of Aurinia, said Dr. Balakrishnan.

Colbeck Capital Management Sponsors Homes with Hope's 'Stand Up at Home for Homes with Hope' Event to Help End Homelessness

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Colbeck is proudly sponsoring Homes with Hope's upcoming virtual "Stand Up At Home" comedy event to provide resources to the homeless community in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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  • Colbeck is proudly sponsoring Homes with Hope's upcoming virtual "Stand Up At Home" comedy event to provide resources to the homeless community in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
  • "Homes with Hope is a wonderful organization with an admirable purpose," said Jason Colodne, co-founder of Colbeck Capital Management.
  • "Helping to provide the resources needed to help homeless individuals transition into independent life is a cause we believe in supporting.
  • Event sponsors will receive the opportunity to attend the event in-person at the Westport Library in a limited-seating capacity with the Homes with Hope organization.

Highlights - Appointment of a Member of the European Statistical Governance Advisory Board (ESGAB) - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

European Statistical Governance Advisory Board logo European Union, 1995-2020

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  • European Statistical Governance Advisory Board logo European Union, 1995-2020
    Following a resignation of a Member of the ESGAB appointed by the European Parliament, ECON Members will vote on the appointment of the nominee Mr Andreas Georgiou, former president of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), in line with Decision 235/2008/EC.
  • The vote in the ECON Committee is provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 15 June 2021, from 09:00 to 10:00.