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Respect Together Hosts Day of Events in Celebration of 23rd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, will be hosting a series of events on Wednesday, April 10th, in commemoration of the 23rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign. For the past 23 years, Respect Together's national division, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), has coordinated the theme, materials, and campaign for SAAM each April. This year's theme, "Building Connected Communities," focuses on the crucial role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, will be hosting a series of events on Wednesday, April 10th, in commemoration of the 23rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign.
  • For the past 23 years, Respect Together's national division, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) , has coordinated the theme, materials, and campaign for SAAM each April.
  • This year's theme, "Building Connected Communities," focuses on the crucial role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
  • The series of events will kick off on the evening of April 9th with lighting the PA State Capitol Building teal, the color that represents sexual violence prevention.

In 23rd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign, NSVRC Calls for Building Connected Communities to Prevent Sexual Violence

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their "Building Connected Communities" campaign. The campaign uplifts the role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in reducing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Community is an integral part of all our lives, and the health and well-being of our communities shape our lives. During this month-long campaign, NSVRC will be reinforcing that whenever anyone experiences sexual violence, every community member is affected. By working to promote the collective well-being of our communities, we are also buffering against the risk of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their "Building Connected Communities" campaign.
  • The campaign uplifts the role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in reducing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
  • During this month-long campaign, NSVRC will be reinforcing that whenever anyone experiences sexual violence, every community member is affected.
  • "Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a chance for each of us to think about the role we can play in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment" said Laura Palumbo, Communications Director at NSVRC.

Advances in Quantum Computing Pave the Way to Next Generation Quantum Optimization Algorithms

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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This research is part of the DARPA Optimization with Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum (ONISQ) program -- awarded to USRA in 2019 to direct a tight scientific collaboration between USRA, NASA and Rigetti Computing.

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  • This research is part of the DARPA Optimization with Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum (ONISQ) program -- awarded to USRA in 2019 to direct a tight scientific collaboration between USRA, NASA and Rigetti Computing.
  • The work is focused on developing fundamental advances of quantum optimization methods that will be impacting the U.S. military capabilities in the future.
  • Noise in quantum hardware has been a persistent problem and to mitigate this issue the researchers introduced an innovative quantum algorithm, inspired by and building on recent advances in the field of quantum hybrid optimization.
  • The results were recently published in the paper "Quantum-Enhanced Greedy Combinatorial Optimization Solver" in Science Advances.

SAAM Announces New Chief Commercial Officer

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAAM Inc., announces it has hired Corey A. Myers as the "Chief Commercial Officer" of SAAM Inc. Corey's responsibility will be National Sales of the S-Series technology.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAAM Inc., announces it has hired Corey A. Myers as the "Chief Commercial Officer" of SAAM Inc. Corey's responsibility will be National Sales of the S-Series technology.
  • Stated Qualls, "Corey is also an investor and Shareholder, so he personally has a vested interest in seeing SAAM become a successful company."
  • Said Corey Myers, "I am humbled and excited at the opportunity presented by SAAM.
  • As an early investor for SAAM new venture, I have been enthusiastic about the SAAM technology since the beginning of this adventure."

Rigetti Computing Awarded DARPA IMPAQT Contract to Advance Quantum Algorithms for Solving Combinatorial Optimization Problems

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced that it was awarded a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) project as part of the Imagining Practical Applications for a Quantum Tomorrow (IMPAQT) program to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum algorithms for solving combinatorial optimization problems.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced that it was awarded a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) project as part of the Imagining Practical Applications for a Quantum Tomorrow (IMPAQT) program to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum algorithms for solving combinatorial optimization problems.
  • Current quantum algorithms are limited in the size of the problems they can solve by the available number of qubits on a QPU.
  • In partnership with NASA and USRA, Rigetti is implementing hybrid quantum classical algorithms for solving binary optimization problems by mapping these problems to quantum processors at increasing scales.
  • Novel algorithms that solve hard combinatorial optimization problems could have a profound impact on supply chains, logistics, and other industries with complex operations.

EQS-News: SM SAAM terminal business acquisition successfully completed

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Hapag-Lloyd to take over terminal stakes in North, Central and South America

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  • Hapag-Lloyd to take over terminal stakes in North, Central and South America
    Hapag-Lloyd today successfully completed its 100 % acquisition of SM SAAM’s terminal business and related logistics services, which is based on an agreement announced in October 2022.
  • The transaction was approved unconditionally by the relevant antitrust authorities of all countries involved in this acquisition process.
  • The acquisition will further strengthen Hapag-Lloyd’s core liner shipping business and help the carrier to build up a robust and attractive terminal portfolio.
  • Hapag-Lloyd has continuously expanded its involvement in the terminal sector and holds stakes in the Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven, the Container Terminal Altenwerder in Hamburg, the Italy-based Spinelli Group, the India-based J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited, Terminal TC3 in Tangier, and Terminal 2 in Damietta, Egypt, which is currently under construction.

Tier-one Takes Additional Equity Stake in SAAM

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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The SAAM Board of Directors approved the investment structure on May 31, 2023.

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  • The SAAM Board of Directors approved the investment structure on May 31, 2023.
  • Rob Qualls, CEO and Founder of SAAM stated, "This tier-one brings to SAAM a rich heritage in the fire protection market, an impressive team of engineers, a strong management group, with a multi-million dollar investment and a significant equity position."
  • "The tier-one is looking forward to continuing collaboration with SAAM on the commercialization of the SAAM S-Series technology."
  • The tier-one investment is the second significant investment in SAAM bringing the total ownership to 35%, further strengthening the tier-one relationship with SAAM.

Investor group NewGAMe and Bruellan requests an EGM to replace GAM's board and implement an alternative plan to turnaround the business

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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The investor group expects GAM shareholders will share this assessment, and as a result reject Liontrust’s inadequate offer by the end of the offer period, currently scheduled to expire on 21 July 2023.

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  • The investor group expects GAM shareholders will share this assessment, and as a result reject Liontrust’s inadequate offer by the end of the offer period, currently scheduled to expire on 21 July 2023.
  • Should they be unwilling to do so, GAM’s shareholders must be given the opportunity to revoke the current board, and replace it.
  • Charlotte Aubin, Carlos Esteve, Anthony Maarek, and Fabien Pictet are the proposed other candidates to the board.
  • The investor group has requested that the relevant EGM be convened within the six-week period contemplated in GAM’s articles of association, and be held on or about 16 August 2023.

DC Council and DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence Recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Honor Network for Victim Recovery of DC

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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On Wednesday, April 19, SAAM was formally recognized by the Council of the District of Columbia in partnership with the DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence (DCCESV) with a ceremonial resolution.

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  • On Wednesday, April 19, SAAM was formally recognized by the Council of the District of Columbia in partnership with the DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence (DCCESV) with a ceremonial resolution.
  • The resolution urges residents to show their support for survivors and prevent and end sexual assault, abuse, harassment, online harassment and sex trafficking.
  • "I'm honored to join the DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence in recognizing this year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month," said DC Councilmember Charles Allen.
  • "Sexual Assault Awareness Month creates a yearly opportunity for folks to have more open conversations about sexual assault awareness and prevention," said Naida Henao, Esq., Head of Engagement at NVRDC.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Violence Prevention With 2023 Visionary Voice Awards

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa. , April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 24 recipients of its 2023 Visionary Voice Awards. These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa. , April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 24 recipients of its 2023 Visionary Voice Awards.
  • These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse.
  • The Visionary Voice Awards are presented annually by NSVRC, the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence, in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
  • This year's SAAM theme, "Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity," highlights the importance of understanding how historical contexts and current systemic oppressions are vital to sexual violence prevention.