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The GDL Fund Declares Second Quarter Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund’s distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund’s net asset value and the financial market environment.

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  • The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund’s distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund’s net asset value and the financial market environment.
  • The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.
  • To permit the Fund to maintain more stable distributions, the Fund may distribute more than the entire amount of income earned in a particular period.
  • For more information regarding the Fund’s distribution policy and other information about the Fund, call:

TMF Starts Supporting the Sustainable Expansion of "Good Driver Lessons" that Leverage Knowledge and Skills Developed Through Motorsports for Safe Driving

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

With the percentage of traffic accidents involving elderly drivers increasing in recent years, many regions are seeking to further expand traffic safety measures.

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  • With the percentage of traffic accidents involving elderly drivers increasing in recent years, many regions are seeking to further expand traffic safety measures.
  • Against this backdrop, GDL was established in 2019 based on professional drivers wanting to give back to communities that have provided significant cooperation with hosting rally competitions.
  • In 2022, nine lessons were held nationwide in conjunction with such rallies.
  • The lessons are hands-on experiences where participants learn about their own driving skills and physical condition, as well as car safety technologies.

As Youth Traffic Safety Month Begins, Experts Remind Parents They Play Crucial Role In Guiding Teens' Safe Behavior Behind the Wheel

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month and the National Road Safety Foundation reminds parents that they play a crucial role in encouraging their teens to drive safely.

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  • NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month and the National Road Safety Foundation reminds parents that they play a crucial role in encouraging their teens to drive safely.
  • Traffic crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for teens, with nearly 2,500 young people killed every year.
  • Parents should talk to teens about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, especially as they drive.
  • It distributes the programs free of charge to schools, police and traffic safety advocates, community groups and individuals.

Garmin introduces PlaneSync connected aircraft management system to simplify individual and fleet aircraft ownership

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Monday, April 24, 2023

OLATHE, Kan., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced PlaneSync™ connected aircraft management, a system that automatically updates1 avionics databases, logs flight and engine data and allows aircraft owners and operators to remotely check fuel and systems status via the Garmin Pilot™ app2. Available for both forward-fit and retrofit applications, PlaneSync technology is designed to bring new levels of connectivity and convenience to aircraft owners and operators alike.  

Key Points: 
  • Available for both forward-fit and retrofit applications, PlaneSync technology is designed to bring new levels of connectivity and convenience to aircraft owners and operators alike.
  • "As constant innovators within the avionics industry, this impressive technology provides a solution that will simplify and reduce the complexities of aircraft management.
  • PlaneSync technology is available today with new G3000-equipped aircraft, including the Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS.
  • Downloads can occur while the aircraft is powered off and the owner is away from the aircraft.

CHOP and HTS to Create Innovative Center to Promote Traffic Safety Across the State

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) are proud to announce the creation of a new center that will feature an interactive data dashboard to visualize, monitor, and track progress in traffic safety across communities and over time, with the intention of improving health and safety for all New Jersey residents.

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  • The NJ-SHO Center for Integrated Data will expand the use of these data and provide information about injuries and safety to stakeholders through a publicly accessible website and interactive online dashboard.
  • "We look forward to the next chapter of our decade-long partnership with HTS to improve health and safety by linking data in innovative ways."
  • CIRP has already collaborated with a multitude of state agencies and community partners to accomplish the extraordinary data linkage required.
  • "Establishing the NJ-SHO Center for Integrated Data, and the data dashboard within it, fulfills an important objective of our state's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) to address traffic safety data quality, integration, and accessibility," says Michael J. Rizol, Jr., Director of HTS.

The GDL Fund Declares First Quarter Distribution of $0.12 Per Share

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Friday, February 17, 2023

The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2023 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2023.

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  • The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2023 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2023.
  • The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.
  • To permit the Fund to maintain more stable distributions, the Fund may distribute more than the entire amount of income earned in a particular period.
  • For more information regarding the Fund’s distribution policy and other information about the Fund, call:

Prospect 33 Announces Return of Dominic Lewinsohn as Group President

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prospect 33, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for wholesale capital markets, has announced the return of Dominic Lewinsohn as Group President.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prospect 33, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for wholesale capital markets, has announced the return of Dominic Lewinsohn as Group President.
  • Lewinsohn assumed the role on February 1st, 2023, and returns to the team after leading a successful period of growth at Iron Fox while continuing to serve on Prospect 33's board.
  • "Dom's leadership, vision, and passion for innovation have been instrumental to our success in the past and will continue to drive our growth in the future," said Tom Spouse, CEO of Prospect 33.
  • Prospect 33 specializes in AI-powered solutions for wholesale capital markets and is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions while continuously pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the industry.

National Safety Council Recognizes First Anniversary of U.S. Department of Transportation's Historic National Roadway Safety Strategy

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Friday, February 3, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Jan. 27, 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the National Roadway Safety Strategy to combat the rising number of traffic fatalities across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 42,915 people died due to traffic violence on American roads in 2021. In the one year since the rollout of the NRSS, the state of the roads in the U.S. remains bleak. 

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  • According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 42,915 people died due to traffic violence on American roads in 2021.
  • "The National Roadway Safety Strategy was – and continues to be – a significant step toward advancing safety for all roadway users and breaking down silos.
  • NSC appreciates the passion of our partners at DOT in making safety a priority and protecting all those who use our roads."
  • NSC commitments for this year include:
    Awarding 2023 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants program with shared priority projects from the National Roadway Safety Strategy and implementation of the Safe System Approach.

Fort Lauderdale Attorney Talks With GDL About Marcy Resnik's Women Mentorship In Law Programs

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rachel Lederman, a young attorney at Kahn & Resnik, P.L., a Fort Lauderdale, Florida law firm, recently talked with GDL concerning the above issues and discussed in some detail how mentorship programs can help many young aspiring female lawyers find their feet in what is otherwise a strongly male-dominated profession.

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  • Lederman revealed that Resnik thought up these mentorship programs since she herself benefited immensely from the mentorship she received.
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rachel Lederman, a young attorney at Kahn & Resnik, P.L., a Fort Lauderdale, Florida law firm, recently talked with GDL concerning the above issues and discussed in some detail how mentorship programs can help many young aspiring female lawyers find their feet in what is otherwise a strongly male-dominated profession.
  • Lederman began her discussion talking about how one of the core missions of Kahn & Resnik is to help female law graduates with mentorship opportunities.
  • Finally, Together is an organization that strongly encourages the companies to run their own women mentorship programs and provides suitable platform for the same.

Catalysts For Change: The Key Trends for PEM Fuel Cell Catalysts, Reports IDTechEx

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

In this article, IDTechEx presents an overview of the catalytic materials market and assesses the key trends for this sector over the coming decade.

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  • In this article, IDTechEx presents an overview of the catalytic materials market and assesses the key trends for this sector over the coming decade.
  • Catalysts are necessary for PEM fuel cells to enable the chemical reaction to occur effectively at sub-100C temperatures, allowing the aqueous conditions that the PEM requires for proton transport.
  • When discussing catalysts for PEM fuel cells, it is imperative to define the area of interest succinctly.
  • For more details on the materials demand, trends, and emerging novel alternatives to the incumbents for PEM fuel cells, please see the IDTechEx market report " Materials for PEM Fuel Cells 2023-2033 ".