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The 50th anniversary of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution – the peaceful uprising that toppled a dictatorship and ended a decade of colonial war

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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The work of photographer Alfredo Cunha features prominently in many – he authored a book compiling the most emblematic images of this period.

Key Points: 
  • The work of photographer Alfredo Cunha features prominently in many – he authored a book compiling the most emblematic images of this period.
  • Many of those who organised the revolution are still alive today and have been present at events to mark the anniversary.

The roots of the revolution

  • This led a section of the country’s army to rise up.
  • Carlos de Almada Contreiras, a captain in the Portuguese navy, played a prominent role in the revolution.

International support

  • María José Tiscar, for example, argues that Franco repaid Salazar’s help during the Spanish civil war with political, military and diplomatic support during the Portuguese colonial war (1961-1974), sometimes covertly.
  • From 1965 onward, Cuba provided support in training guerrilla forces from the colonial liberation movements fighting the Estado Novo, first in Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde, and then in Angola and Mozambique.
  • A year after the final departure of Portuguese troops from Africa in 1976, the Portuguese far-right, with the support of the CIA, bombed the Cuban embassy in Lisbon, claiming the lives of two diplomats.

Celebrating peace

  • Images abound of young soldiers with carnations in their rifles, and of the joyous faces of those celebrating the fall of the Estado Novo.
  • The city’s streets and boulevards are also adorned with many murals paying tribute to the events of 25 April 1974.
  • No other country in the region has so recently experienced a revolution that gave way to its current democratic government.

Democratic revolution

  • Five decades after the revolution erupted, Portugal has followed a unique path to democracy.
  • Once the Estado Novo and its apparatus of oppression had been dismantled, power was swiftly handed over to civilians, and military officials ceased to hold political positions.


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When the Supreme Court said it’s important to move quickly in key presidential cases like Trump’s immunity claim

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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The claim arises from his federal charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, but also may apply to the charges he faces over hoarding classified documents after leaving office.

Key Points: 
  • The claim arises from his federal charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, but also may apply to the charges he faces over hoarding classified documents after leaving office.
  • No Supreme Court has decided this question, nor has any of its rulings said definitively what counts as an official act and what does not.
  • But to the justices, and to me as a scholar of American politics and law, perhaps no commentator is as persuasive as the Supreme Court itself – in particular, in a ruling from 50 years ago.

A slowly unfolding inquiry

  • It was sparked by a burglary of Democratic Party headquarters in Washington’s Watergate Complex in May 1972 and mounting evidence that Nixon had orchestrated a cover-up.
  • In the summer of 1973, the highly publicized Senate hearings on Watergate publicly revealed the existence of tape recordings of Oval Office conversations.

A rapid series of court decisions

  • On May 24, 1974, Jaworski filed a request for certiorari before judgment, a rarely used legal mechanism asking the Supreme Court to get involved before the appeals court heard the case.
  • On May 31, six justices, including two Nixon appointees, granted Jaworski’s request and set oral arguments for July 8.
  • One justice, William Rehnquist, recused himself because he had worked in Nixon’s Justice Department before being appointed to the court.
  • One of its key pieces of evidence was one of the recordings the Supreme Court had ordered released.
  • The Supreme Court had moved quickly, accepting the case at the earliest point it could have.

Trump’s delays

  • Circuit Court of Appeals in December 2023, special counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court to grant certiorari before judgment.
  • During John Roberts’ time as chief justice, the Supreme Court has frequently agreed with those requests.
  • That is already more time than had elapsed between the Supreme Court accepting and deciding the case in 1974.

The importance of speed

  • I am not the only one who believes the Trump case is of similar – if not greater – importance to democracy.
  • It’s not yet clear how soon the Roberts court will rule, but in 1974, the justices appreciated “the public importance of the issues presented and the need for their prompt resolution”.


Donald Nieman has received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Council of Learned Societies.

New Hope Services: Net profit margin attributable to the parent Company was 17.1% in 2023, annual dividend payout ratio reached 60%

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Net profit margin attributable to the parent Company was 17.1%, remaining at mid-to-high level.

Key Points: 
  • Net profit margin attributable to the parent Company was 17.1%, remaining at mid-to-high level.
  • The Board recommended payment of a final dividend of RMB0.091 per share, with an interim dividend of RMB0.067 per share, for a total annual dividend of RMB0.158 per share, equivalent to a dividend payout ratio of 60%.
  • New Hope Service continued to follow the development strategy of deep regional penetration.
  • As at 31 December 2023, the Group had projects in 33 cities across China, with the area under management 32,258,000 square meters ("sq.m.

Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst Co-Develop Andesite to Advance Cybersecurity for Analysts

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst today announced the public launch of Andesite AI (“Andesite”), a cybersecurity company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology to overburdened cybersecurity teams.

Key Points: 
  • Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst today announced the public launch of Andesite AI (“Andesite”), a cybersecurity company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology to overburdened cybersecurity teams.
  • Co-developed by Red Cell and General Catalyst, Andesite has built an advanced AI security analytics platform to empower both private- and public-sector cyber analysts to defend against advanced persistent threats (APTs).
  • Andesite is the latest company to launch under Red Cell’s newly formed Cyber Practice, led by George Barnes, a former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency (NSA).
  • "I partnered with General Catalyst to help bring global resilience to our most critical industries.

Global Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist Competition Returns to the U.S. for Second Year in Search of Culinary Industry’s Top Talent

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326886862/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326886862/en/
    Contestant Marcus Youn plates a dish during the chef competition of Young Chef Young Waiter USA in 2023 at the CIA at Copia.
  • Youn would go on to win first place in the USA competition and second place with Team USA in the world finals later in the year.
  • “Last year, we saw some amazing skill and composure from each competitor, and our Team USA even went on to place second in the global competition.
  • The three winners of WorldYY USA will head to the global finals in Singapore for the chance to win $15,000!

Aramark Chefs Awarded Distinguished ProChef® Certification From the Culinary Institute of America

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the largest U.S.-based food service provider, is pleased to announce 17 chefs from its Collegiate Hospitality group have graduated from the prestigious ProChef® certification program at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

Key Points: 
  • Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the largest U.S.-based food service provider, is pleased to announce 17 chefs from its Collegiate Hospitality group have graduated from the prestigious ProChef® certification program at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
  • The graduating chefs drive Aramark’s culinary programs and create the menus served at colleges and universities across the United States.
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    Aramark announced 17 chefs from its Collegiate Hospitality group have graduated from the prestigious ProChef® certification program at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
  • Nearly 300 Aramark chefs have received ProChef certification since Aramark first enrolled in the program in 2008.

Tencent Music Entertainment Group Announces Senior Management Changes

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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We appreciate his contributions and wish him well in all future pursuits," said Mr. Cussion Pang, Executive Chairman of TME.

Key Points: 
  • We appreciate his contributions and wish him well in all future pursuits," said Mr. Cussion Pang, Executive Chairman of TME.
  • Ms. Hu currently serves as our Chief Financial Officer, in charge of our finance and corporate IT functions.
  • Ms. Hu has more than 20 years of comprehensive experience in finance, such as financial management, capital operation, operation management, mergers and acquisitions, internal control and internal audit.
  • Prior to joining TME, Ms. Hu served various controller roles in Tencent's business groups from 2007 to 2016.

Carbyne Secures Investment from AT&T Ventures & Socium Ventures

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbyne , a leading next-generation provider of public safety communications, announced today that it has secured an investment from AT&T Ventures .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbyne , a leading next-generation provider of public safety communications, announced today that it has secured an investment from AT&T Ventures .
  • The investment follows a successful launch of the relationship between AT&T and Carbyne, which was announced in June.
  • "In 2023, Carbyne experienced transformative growth in the U.S.," said Amir Elichai, Carbyne CEO.
  • "AT&T Ventures is investing in disruptive companies that are developing advanced connectivity solutions to drive innovation forward," said Vikram Taneja, Head of AT&T Ventures.

New Internal Audit Foundation Survey Finds the Internal Audit Profession Growing in North America

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The survey found internal audit teams place high priority on cybersecurity and IT audits, which combine for nearly 20% of audit plans.

Key Points: 
  • The survey found internal audit teams place high priority on cybersecurity and IT audits, which combine for nearly 20% of audit plans.
  • More than 40% of internal audit leaders are actively researching the future use of AI, with 15% actively using AI in their internal audit activities.
  • The 2024 North American Pulse of Internal Audit survey was conducted online from November 3 to December 5, 2023, yielding 448 qualified responses from senior internal audit professionals.
  • The IIA's annual Pulse report, published by the Internal Audit Foundation, provides benchmarks to help leaders plan and manage internal audit functions.

Canadian Institute of Actuaries Highlights Direct Link Between Education and Longevity

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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But recent studies say that education is now a bigger factor than wealth."

Key Points: 
  • But recent studies say that education is now a bigger factor than wealth."
  • The CIA has published its latest insight statement, Education and Longevity , prepared by CIA members Peter Gorham (FCIA), Jie (Jessica) Ji (FCIA) and Shantel Aris (ACIA).
  • Key highlights of Education and Longevity include:
    The statement is available in English and French on the CIA's website.
  • The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) is the qualifying and governing body of the actuarial profession in Canada.