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National Content & Technology Cooperative ("NCTC") Brings Back the Winter Educational Conference ("WEC")

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) kicks off its 21st annual Winter Educational Conference (WEC), Monday, Feb. 26, at the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. For two days, NCTC members, consisting of industry professionals including traditional cable, telcos, broadband-only providers, and municipalities from across the U.S. and Canada, will huddle to learn insights, study the latest trends in the industry and explore the most important topics facing providers today.

Key Points: 
  • The Countdown to NCTC's Winter Educational Conference is on!
  • The conference will include special pre- and post-training sessions with partners Power & Tel, Bold New Solutions, and SCTE.
  • Attendees are encouraged to click here to view the show's full agenda and follow the conversation via #WEC24 on NCTC's social media channels: Facebook , X and LinkedIn .
  • Note for editors: interviews and photos are available upon request.

After Revelations of Government Snooping into Banking Transactions, Old Glory Bank Publishes its Banking Bill of Rights

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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Today, Old Glory Bank published its Banking Bill of Rights– a set of five fundamental banking principles on which every American can rely.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Old Glory Bank published its Banking Bill of Rights– a set of five fundamental banking principles on which every American can rely.
  • The Banking Bill of Rights is a direct response to revelations by the Congressional Committee on government overreach that the Department of Treasury was urging banks to flag transactions such as Bible purchases as potential “extremist” indicators.
  • “Our Banking Bill of Rights represents five principles to protect Americans who bank with Old Glory Bank.
  • We’ve always had these five principles at Old Glory Bank and now they are clearly stated in our Banking Bill of Rights.”
    “If your bank doesn’t affirm these same five principles, then it’s time to come to Old Glory Bank,” Elder adds.

KT&G CEO Candidate Recommendation Committee finalizes the second shortlist of 4 candidates for the next CEO position

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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The committee will select the final CEO candidate next week, following in-depth interviews with each candidate

Key Points: 
  • The committee will select the final CEO candidate next week, following in-depth interviews with each candidate
    SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CEO Candidate Recommendation Committee of KT&G Corporation ("KT&G" or the "Company") (KRX:033780) convened a meeting on February 16th, and finalized the selection of 4 candidates to be included in the second shortlist for the next CEO position.
  • The committee plans to conduct intensive face-to-face interviews with each candidate on the second shortlist and name the final candidate next week, following the committee resolution.
  • After taking into account the impartial and objective opinions from the advisory panel composed of external experts, the Governance Committee selected the first shortlist and recommended the list to the CEO Candidate Recommendation Committee on January 31st, 2024.
  • "The CEO Candidate Recommendation Committee is fully committed to ensuring the transparency, fairness, and objectivity throughout the candidate assessment process, adhering to the principle of maximizing the interests of all shareholders and the future value of the company," said Myung-chul Kim, Chairman of the KT&G CEO Candidate Recommendation Committee.

The Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust Names New Directors to The Nemours Foundation Board

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust, which for almost 90 years has supported and advanced its charitable beneficiary, The Nemours Foundation, today announced the election of three new Directors to The Nemours Foundation Board.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust, which for almost 90 years has supported and advanced its charitable beneficiary, The Nemours Foundation, today announced the election of three new Directors to The Nemours Foundation Board.
  • Cindy also leads the annual budget process and manages the Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees of the National Board of Directors.
  • Completing his term on The Nemours Foundation Board of Directors is Rick Walsh, Chairman and CEO of the Knob Hill Companies.
  • "Nemours is extremely grateful to Rick for his more than 12 years of service to Nemours Children's as a member of our inaugural Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida, Florida Board of Managers and more recently, The Nemours Foundation Board," said Durden.

Psychedelic Science 2025 – the Fifth and Largest Psychedelic Conference in History – Announced for June 16-20 2025 in Denver, Colorado

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Psychedelic Science 2023, held this past June, boasted a record-breaking 22,000+ attendees -- 12,500 in-person and over 10,000 online through The Virtual Trip. Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Former Governor of Texas and US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, Michael Pollan, Aaron Rodgers, and Melissa Etheridge were just a few of the speakers. The distinguished Dr. Roland Griffiths, professor of behavioral science and psychiatry and a pioneer in the advancement of psychedelic research, was also honored at the largest dinner event in the history of the Colorado Convention Center in one of his last public appearances before his death from cancer in October.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif. , Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies ( MAPS ) has announced that the Psychedelic Science 2025 Conference will convene in the city of Denver June 16–20, 2025, at the Colorado Convention Center.
  • This is the fifth edition of the Psychedelic Science conference series, hosted by MAPS.
  • Programming will explore the full spectrum of psychedelics, including science, medicine, policy, business, spirituality, and culture.
  • Psychedelic Science 2023, held this past June, boasted a record-breaking 22,000+ attendees -- 12,500 in-person and over 10,000 online through The Virtual Trip .

Akto Launches World's first proactive GenAI security testing solution

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Akto, a leading API Security company, is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary GenAI Security Testing solution.

Key Points: 
  • Akto, a leading API Security company, is proud to announce the launch of its revolutionary GenAI Security Testing solution.
  • This cutting-edge technology marks a significant milestone in the field of AI security, making Akto the world's first proactive GenAI security testing platform.
  • To showcase the capabilities and significance of Akto's GenAI Security Testing solution, Akto's Founder and CEO Ankita will be presenting at the prestigious Austin API Summit 2024.
  • The launch of their GenAI Security Testing solution reinforces their commitment to innovation and their dedication to enabling organizations to embrace GenAI with confidence.

Mike Pence is Available for Global Speaking Engagements

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) is thrilled to announce that former Vice President Michael R. Pence is once again available for global speaking engagements.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) is thrilled to announce that former Vice President Michael R. Pence is once again available for global speaking engagements.
  • I look forward to continue working with Bob Thomas, Dan Sims, and the entire WWSG team," said Mike Pence .
  • Mike Pence is among several other high-profile thought leaders with government experience to work with WWSG.
  • Worldwide Speakers Group operates on six continents, representing an elite roster of global thought leaders who participate in public speaking and keynote speaking.

New Members Appointed to FINRA Foundation Board; Jonathan Sokobin Named Chair

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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New members have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the non-profit FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation), and Jonathan Sokobin has been named Chair, effective February 12.

Key Points: 
  • New members have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the non-profit FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation), and Jonathan Sokobin has been named Chair, effective February 12.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212992109/en/
    In addition to Sokobin, the three new members of the FINRA Foundation Board of Directors include:
    Paul Roye, Retired and Former SVP, Capital Research & Management Co.
    “We are delighted to welcome Jonathan, Ellen, Jason and Paul to the FINRA Foundation Board.
  • I am thrilled to have Jonathan at the helm to provide a bridge between the FINRA Foundation and FINRA, championing our efforts to help people build and protect wealth,” said FINRA Foundation President Gerri Walsh .
  • As Chair, he will lead the FINRA Foundation Board of Directors in overseeing the management of the FINRA Foundation’s operations.

Fervo Energy Drilling Results Show Rapid Advancement of Geothermal Performance

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Today at the Stanford Geothermal Workshop, Fervo Energy (“Fervo”) published early drilling results from its Cape Station project that exceed the Department of Energy’s (DOE) expectations for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS).

Key Points: 
  • Today at the Stanford Geothermal Workshop, Fervo Energy (“Fervo”) published early drilling results from its Cape Station project that exceed the Department of Energy’s (DOE) expectations for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS).
  • These results substantiate the rapid learning underway in the geothermal industry and signal readiness for continued commercialization.
  • Fervo has consistently reduced drilling times and costs in horizontal, high-temperature, deep granite drilling.
  • “Since its inception, Fervo has looked to bring a manufacturing mentality to enhanced geothermal development, building a highly repeatable drilling process that allows for continuous improvement and, as a result, lower costs,” said Tim Latimer, Fervo Energy CEO and Co-Founder.

The First Flying Cows Training Camp Opens February 10th

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Flying Cows will hold their first preseason training camp beginning on February 10th. The team expects 22 players to begin camp, but the final roster will be trimmed to 12 by February 16th. The training camp practices will take place at Hood College, The Frederick County YMCA, and St. Johns Catholic Prep.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Flying Cows will hold their first preseason training camp beginning on February 10th.
  • The training camp practices will take place at Hood College, The Frederick County YMCA, and St. Johns Catholic Prep.
  • Flying Cows signees will also be participating in camp including Former TBL Champions, Quantel Denson, Tavares Sledge, Lyle Hexom and Tevin Foster.
  • The training camp roster will be rounded out by the Flying Cows three draft picks: Caleb Wood, a guard selected with the Flying Cows' 9th overall pick, Tyrone Jones a guard/forward hybrid selected with the 42nd overall pick, which the Flying Cows got in a trade with the Potawatomi Fire, and Fabian Givens, a 6'2" guard selected with the 68th overall pick.