Zoologists

Brandt Specialty Nutrition Products Now Available In United Kingdom

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Zoologists, Brandt, Hockley, West Midlands, Branches of biology, Biology

BRANDT, a leading manufacturer of agricultural specialty products, will supply Hockley with its proprietary Manni-Plex and Smart System foliar lines.The products will be targeted potato, tomato, fruit, oil seed and cereal producers.

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  • BRANDT, a leading manufacturer of agricultural specialty products, will supply Hockley with its proprietary Manni-Plex and Smart System foliar lines.The products will be targeted potato, tomato, fruit, oil seed and cereal producers.
  • Sales and commercial development will be led by Peter Rosevere, Sales Director Hockley Agro UK, supported by Christine Bassaber, BRANDT's Director Specialty Products Europe & Africa.
  • "We are pleased to be working with Hockley to expand the use of BRANDT nutritionals in the United Kingdom," said Dr. Ramon Georgis, Vice President, BRANDT International.
  • This is the first time growers in the UK will have access to BRANDT nutrition products," said Rick Brandt, President and CEO of BRANDT.

LeddarTech Announces the Appointment of Carl-Peter Forster to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Branches of biology, Biology, Carl-Peter Forster, Forster, James Cook, Fellows of the Royal Society, Zoologists

QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeddarTech , a global leader in Level 1-5 ADAS and AD sensing technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl-Peter Forster to the Board of Directors, which further enhances the diversity and experience of the Board.

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  • QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeddarTech , a global leader in Level 1-5 ADAS and AD sensing technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl-Peter Forster to the Board of Directors, which further enhances the diversity and experience of the Board.
  • Carl-Peter Forster holds a degree in economics from Bonn University and a degree in aviation and space technology from the Technical University in Munich, Germany.
  • The LeddarTech Board of Directors is very pleased to welcome Carl-Peter Forster to the LeddarTech team, stated Mr. Michel Brl, chairman of the Board of LeddarTech.
  • Leddar, LeddarTech, LeddarEngine, LeddarVision, LeddarSP, LeddarCore, VAYADrive, VayaVision, and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeddarTech Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Award-Winning Songwriter Diane Warren Donates Her Song "FREE" from THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund's Giving Tuesday Fundraising Campaign

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Branches of biology, Mammalogy, Gorillas, Zoologists, Giving Tuesday, Philanthropy in the United States, Dian, Digit Fund, Fossey, Thanksgiving

ATLANTA, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is collaborating with multi award-winning songwriter and animal rights activist Diane Warren for its upcoming Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is collaborating with multi award-winning songwriter and animal rights activist Diane Warren for its upcoming Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign.
  • Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, held annually the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, falling this year on December 1.
  • In addition, Warren is matching funds raised during the Giving Tuesday campaign, up to a total of $20,000.
  • "We are thrilled to work with Diane Warren to help spread awareness about the plight facing gorillas," says Stoinski.

Skyway Capital Markets Deepens Experience with New Appointment

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Fellows of the Royal Society, Boutique investment bank, Investment banking, Philip Sclater, Zoologists, Science and technology in the United Kingdom

Skyway Capital Markets , LLC, a Tampa, FL-based boutique investment banking firm, appoints Andrew Sclater-Booth as Senior Vice President.

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  • Skyway Capital Markets , LLC, a Tampa, FL-based boutique investment banking firm, appoints Andrew Sclater-Booth as Senior Vice President.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200917005110/en/
    Andrew Sclater-Booth, SVP of Skyway Capital Markets, LLC (Photo: Business Wire)
    Andrew Sclater-Booth joins the firm as Senior Vice President with over 15 years of experience in private equity and investment banking.
  • Skyway Capital Markets CEO Russ Hunt remarked on Sclater-Booths new position, The breadth of Andrews experience adds a lot of value for our clients and enhances the strength of our team as we deepen our experience across a wide array of industries.
  • Skyway Capital Markets works with middle market companies, public and private, through customized capital services that include corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and recapitalization.

One Tree Planted And The Jane Goodall Institute Announce Partnership On Critical Restoration Project In Africa

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Jane Goodall, Primatology, Films, Natural environment, Zoologists, Jane Goodall Institute, JGI, Goodall, Reforestation, Chimpanzee

SHELBURNE, Vt., July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Reforestation non-profit One Tree Planted announced today, World Chimpanzee Day, a partnership with global community conservation organization the Jane Goodall Institute on the "Wildlife Habitat & Corridor Restoration Project."

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  • SHELBURNE, Vt., July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Reforestation non-profit One Tree Planted announced today, World Chimpanzee Day, a partnership with global community conservation organization the Jane Goodall Institute on the "Wildlife Habitat & Corridor Restoration Project."
  • By pooling resources and combining efforts, One Tree Planted and the Jane Goodall Institute are aiming to restore and manage these vital wildlife communities.
  • "We're honored to be joining forces with the renowned Jane Goodall Institute to execute a reforestation initiative of this magnitude," said One Tree Planted founder and Chief Environmental Evangelist, Matt Hill.
  • For more information about Dr. Jane Goodall and the Jane Goodall Institute, visit janegoodall.org and follow JGI on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

Pioneer Conservationist Jane Goodall Awarded 2020 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Jane Goodall, Zoologists, Natural environment, Ethologists, Articles, Vegetarians, Primatology, Roots & Shoots, Tang Prize, Goodall

TAIPEI, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace, and one of the most influential primatologists today, was announced winner of the 2020 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development today (June 18), "for her ground-breaking discovery in primatology that redefines human-animal relationship and for her lifelong unparalleled dedication to the conservation of Earth environment."

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  • TAIPEI, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace, and one of the most influential primatologists today, was announced winner of the 2020 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development today (June 18), "for her ground-breaking discovery in primatology that redefines human-animal relationship and for her lifelong unparalleled dedication to the conservation of Earth environment."
  • In 1991, Dr. Goodall established the Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Program, further committing herself to environmental education and charity work.
  • Therefore, the Tang Prize Selection Committee decided to name her the 2020 Tang Prize Laureate in Sustainable Development, in order to commend the crucial role she has been performing throughout her life, in promoting sustainable development in the international arena.
  • It aims to promote the interaction and cooperation between culture and technology research so as to find a 21st century path to sustainable development.

Pioneer Conservationist Jane Goodall Awarded 2020 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Jane Goodall, Zoologists, Natural environment, Ethologists, Articles, Vegetarians, Primatology, Roots & Shoots, Tang Prize, Goodall

TAIPEI, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace, and one of the most influential primatologists today, was announced winner of the 2020 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development today (June 18), "for her ground-breaking discovery in primatology that redefines human-animal relationship and for her lifelong unparalleled dedication to the conservation of Earth environment."

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace, and one of the most influential primatologists today, was announced winner of the 2020 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development today (June 18), "for her ground-breaking discovery in primatology that redefines human-animal relationship and for her lifelong unparalleled dedication to the conservation of Earth environment."
  • In 1991, Dr. Goodall established the Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Program, further committing herself to environmental education and charity work.
  • Therefore, the Tang Prize Selection Committee decided to name her the 2020 Tang Prize Laureate in Sustainable Development, in order to commend the crucial role she has been performing throughout her life, in promoting sustainable development in the international arena.
  • It aims to promote the interaction and cooperation between culture and technology research so as to find a 21st century path to sustainable development.

Catapult Systems Names Industry Veteran as First Female CEO

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Zoologists, Aircraft catapult, Hermann Burmeister

In this new role, she will lead company strategy in addition to overseeing day-to-day US operations, developing new business, and building strategic partnerships.

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  • In this new role, she will lead company strategy in addition to overseeing day-to-day US operations, developing new business, and building strategic partnerships.
  • Burmeister has successfully led Catapult through a major restructuring in 2019 and the current COVID-19 downturn.
  • "I am humbled by the confidence that Catapult has shown in my leadership abilities and am thrilled to be part of this amazing team," said Terri Burmeister, Catapult's new CEO.
  • She has built a great partnership with Microsoft and I am thrilled to see Catapult recognize her contributions."

In NY's Times Square, Mountain Gorillas Tell Us to Save the Planet, "Save Me."

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Mammals, Zoologists, Gorillas, Mountain gorilla, Dian Fossey, Dian

Mountain gorillas protected by The Dian Fossey Fund are being featured on a high-definition jumbotron in Times Square.

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  • Mountain gorillas protected by The Dian Fossey Fund are being featured on a high-definition jumbotron in Times Square.
  • A 10-second video featuring mountain gorillas occupies more than 1,600 square feet of space at 1500 Broadway and 43rd Avenue.
  • "The video invites viewers to make a connection between gorillas, their habitat and our own quality of life," Stoinski said.
  • A unique URL, www.gorillafund.org/nyc , encourages viewers to donate to game-changing programs to save gorillas and the biodiversity of their habitats.

This World Gorilla Day, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Marks Conservation Comeback

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Mammals, Zoologists, Digit Fund, Karisoke Research Center, Dian Fossey, Gorillas, Mountain gorilla, Fossey, Dian, Amy Vedder, International Gorilla Conservation Programme

ATLANTA, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --As the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund begins its 53rd year, mountain gorillas are one of only a few conservation success stories in the world.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --As the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund begins its 53rd year, mountain gorillas are one of only a few conservation success stories in the world.
  • September 24 is World Gorilla Day, commemorating the date Fossey established her field research station Karisoke in Rwanda in 1967.
  • Construction of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund will provide hundreds of jobs and inject $2.5 million into the local economy.
  • The Atlanta-based Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is the world's longest-running and largest organization dedicated entirely to gorilla conservation.