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~Pourri and Rolling Stone are Bringing the Funk to SXSW® 2024 with Immersive Consumer Experiences

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ~Pourri, the company known for eliminating funky smells without the funky ingredients and makers of Poo~Pourri, the Original Before-You-Go® toilet spray, is teaming up with Rolling Stone, the authority in music and culture news, to make its debut as one of the official sponsors at SXSW® 2024. Through a series of events that will elevate conversations, champion change and sprinkle a bit of cheeky warmth throughout the festival, together they will spritz up the annual event with a whiff of the unexpected, proving that ~Pourri can bring more than just a breath of fresh air to any atmosphere.

Key Points: 
  • "I am so excited to have the opportunity to bring our funky visions to life at SXSW this year.
  • "~Pourri has planned an incredible mix of events that promise to entertain, ignite impactful conversations, and encourage you to take a load off.
  • We want everyone to be a part of this exciting journey, tapping into the unexpected and celebrating the power of change."
  • From Wednesday, March 13, 2024 through Saturday, March 16, 2024, ~Pourri wants guests to "Stay Funky.

Somaliland-Ethiopia port deal: international opposition flags complex Red Sea politics

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The memorandum of understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland announced on 1 January 2024 set off diplomatic rows in the Horn of Africa – and beyond. Details of the agreement are not publicly known, but both state leaders have touched on its content. Among the main elements: Ethiopia gets a 50-year lease on a strip of land on Somaliland’s Red Sea coast for naval and commercial maritime use and access to the Berbera port. Somaliland gets a share of Ethiopian Airlines. It also gets an undertaking that Ethiopia will investigate recognising Somaliland as a sovereign state. If it decides to do so, Ethiopia will be the first country to recognise Somaliland. The breakaway state has operated autonomously since it declared its independence from Somalia in May 1991, but lacks international recognition. It argues that the country’s historical status and its rapid economic growth entitle it to sovereign access to the sea.

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The memorandum of understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland announced on 1 January 2024 set off diplomatic rows in the Horn of Africa – and beyond. Details of the agreement are not publicly known, but both state leaders have touched on its content. Among the main elements:
Ethiopia gets a 50-year lease on a strip of land on Somaliland’s Red Sea coast for naval and commercial maritime use and access to the Berbera port.
Somaliland gets a share of Ethiopian Airlines. It also gets an undertaking that Ethiopia will investigate recognising Somaliland as a sovereign state. If it decides to do so, Ethiopia will be the first country to recognise Somaliland. The breakaway state has operated autonomously since it declared its independence from Somalia in May 1991, but lacks international recognition.

  • It argues that the country’s historical status and its rapid economic growth entitle it to sovereign access to the sea.
  • The diplomatic squabbles show re-configurations of political alliances in the Red Sea region and beyond.
  • The memorandum of understanding has placed the question of Somaliland’s recognition into the centre of these political dynamics.

Opposition

  • The president of the federal government of Somalia, Sheikh Hassan Mohamud, declared the memorandum a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  • It does not even exert full territorial control across Somalia – Al-Shabaab controls territory in south and central Somalia.
  • So far the United Arab Emirates, a close partner of Somaliland and Ethiopia, has been silent.
  • Not surprising is the opposition of Djibouti and China.
  • Eritrea and Ethiopia fell out again after Ethiopia struck peace with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front in November 2022.

The way forward

  • The regional Intergovernmental Authority for Development, chaired by Djibouti, recently convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia.
  • It affirmed the territorial integrity of Somalia, but also called for de-escalation and dialogue.
  • But Ethiopia’s president, who uses access to the sea to mobilise public support, has a lot to lose by offending these states.


This author is part of a research project on Port Infrastructure, International Politics, Everyday Life in the Horn of Africa (http://portinfrastructure.org) which received funding from Carnegie Corporation of New York. The statements made and views expressed in this article are solely the responsibility of the author.

Maximus Names Derrick Pledger New Chief Digital and Information Officer

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, today announced Derrick Pledger has been named Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO).

Key Points: 
  • Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, today announced Derrick Pledger has been named Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130228520/en/
    Derrick Pledger, Chief Digital and Information Officer of Maximus (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Derrick brings a wealth of experience to Maximus as a noted leader in technology modernization and strategic leadership, and we are excited about adding those skills to our talented executive team,” said Bruce Caswell, President and CEO of Maximus.
  • This new role is a tremendous opportunity to join a growing team and lead it to even greater heights,” said Pledger.
  • Reflecting his commitment to talent development, Pledger recently implemented a broad upskilling program for CDIO personnel in analytics, cloud, and AI.

ACI Learning Adds Seasoned Revenue Leaders Jim Homer (EVP of Sales) and Scott Horn (CMO)

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACI Learning, the audit, cybersecurity and IT training leader, today announced the appointment of Jim Homer as Executive Vice President of Sales and Scott Horn as Chief Marketing Officer. Each brings exceptional experience in driving revenue, scaling operations and achieving liquidity events.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACI Learning , the audit, cybersecurity and IT training leader, today announced the appointment of Jim Homer as Executive Vice President of Sales and Scott Horn as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Homer joins via ACI's acquisition of Infosec Learning where he served as CMO.
  • "Jim and Scott bring proven leadership experience to help us maximize the commercialization potential of our unified training platform," said Brett Shively, CEO of ACI Learning.
  • At Infosec Learning, Homer was also an investor and Board Member in addition to his CMO role.

Denmark Announces Groundbreaking US$6.5 Million Contribution to Education Cannot Wait to Scale-Up Education Response to the Climate Crisis

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Friday, December 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the sidelines of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, the Government of Denmark announced today DKK45 million (approximately US$6.5 million) in additional funding to Education Cannot Wait (ECW) to scale-up access to quality educational opportunities for girls and boys living on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

Key Points: 
  • New data published by ECW reveals that approximately 62 million crisis-impacted children and adolescents have been impacted by climate hazards over the past three years.
  • Recent floods in Pakistan and Libya wiped out tens of thousands of schools, pushed children from their homes, and disrupted access to continuous education.
  • Unfortunately, we see that climate change has devastating consequences for children's access to education, especially in countries that are already poor and vulnerable.
  • That is why we urgently have to counter the threat of climate change to children's education and ensure that they get an education that strengthens their resilience," said Jørgensen.

Denmark Announces Groundbreaking US$6.5 Million Contribution to Education Cannot Wait to Scale-Up Education Response to the Climate Crisis

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Friday, December 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the sidelines of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, the Government of Denmark announced today DKK45 million (approximately US$6.5 million) in additional funding to Education Cannot Wait (ECW) to scale-up access to quality educational opportunities for girls and boys living on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

Key Points: 
  • New data published by ECW reveals that approximately 62 million crisis-impacted children and adolescents have been impacted by climate hazards over the past three years.
  • With cyclones, floods and droughts increasing in severity and intensity, the risks are getting greater every day.
  • Recent floods in Pakistan and Libya wiped out tens of thousands of schools, pushed children from their homes, and disrupted access to continuous education.
  • Unfortunately, we see that climate change has devastating consequences for children's access to education, especially in countries that are already poor and vulnerable.

CGTN: On climate change, we're running out of time, not options

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Then as the capital had a relative respite from sweltering heat, there came the heavy rain, flooding and displacing thousands of people.

Key Points: 
  • Then as the capital had a relative respite from sweltering heat, there came the heavy rain, flooding and displacing thousands of people.
  • On the other, developing countries have lower emissions, but are bearing the brunt of a hotter climate.
  • An injustice burns at the heart of the climate crisis and its flame is scorching hopes and possibilities, as world leaders are warning.
  • With climate change being a global issue, only in a global approach and by joint efforts can we translate the will into concrete outcomes, and mitigate the climate we changed.

CGTN: On climate change, we're running out of time, not options

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Then as the capital had a relative respite from sweltering heat, there came the heavy rain, flooding and displacing thousands of people.

Key Points: 
  • Then as the capital had a relative respite from sweltering heat, there came the heavy rain, flooding and displacing thousands of people.
  • On the other, developing countries have lower emissions, but are bearing the brunt of a hotter climate.
  • An injustice burns at the heart of the climate crisis and its flame is scorching hopes and possibilities, as world leaders are warning.
  • With climate change being a global issue, only in a global approach and by joint efforts can we translate the will into concrete outcomes, and mitigate the climate we changed.

Right Here, Right Now: Education Cannot Wait Issues US$150 Million Appeal to Scale Up Work in Response to the Climate Crisis

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Cannot Wait (ECW) issued today an urgent appeal for US$150 million in new funding to respond to the climate crisis.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Cannot Wait ( ECW ) issued today an urgent appeal for US$150 million in new funding to respond to the climate crisis.
  • New ECW data indicates that 62 million children and adolescents affected by climate shocks are in desperate need of education support since 2020.
  • "The climate crisis is robbing millions of vulnerable girls and boys of their right to learn, their right to play and their right to feel safe and secure.
  • We appeal to you to act right here, right now to address the climate and education crisis," said The Rt.

Right Here, Right Now: Education Cannot Wait Issues US$150 Million Appeal to Scale Up Work in Response to the Climate Crisis

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Cannot Wait (ECW) issued today an urgent appeal for US$150 million in new funding to respond to the climate crisis.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Cannot Wait ( ECW ) issued today an urgent appeal for US$150 million in new funding to respond to the climate crisis.
  • New ECW data indicates that 62 million children and adolescents affected by climate shocks are in desperate need of education support since 2020.
  • "The climate crisis is robbing millions of vulnerable girls and boys of their right to learn, their right to play and their right to feel safe and secure.
  • We appeal to you to act right here, right now to address the climate and education crisis," said The Rt.