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Cloud Native Computing Foundation Announces 2023 Community Awards Winners

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2023 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced the winners of the seventh annual CNCF Community Awards. The Community Awards recognize CNCF community members who are going above and beyond to advance cloud native technology. CNCF now hosts 173 projects with more than 219,000 contributors and over 800 members.

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  • Seventh annual awards recognize outstanding community members and organizations for advocacy, contributions, and leadership in the cloud native ecosystem
    CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2023 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced the winners of the seventh annual CNCF Community Awards .
  • The Community Awards recognize CNCF community members who are going above and beyond to advance cloud native technology.
  • "The cloud native ecosystem can't function without the amazing open source community that collaborates together to drive technology forward," said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO, CNCF.
  • The winners were nominated by the CNCF community and voted on by CNCF staff and the TOC.

Joe Poletto's Blue Rose Music Unites With the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary to Release Sanctuary Vol. 1

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Rose Music, founded by media executive Joe Poletto, and the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary have teamed up to release Sanctuary Vol. 1, a vinyl-only release of 11 songs by some of the world's most dynamic artists to raise money for the foundation and continue to promote compassion and acceptance throughout the world.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Rose Music, founded by media executive Joe Poletto, and the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary have teamed up to release Sanctuary Vol.
  • The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary was created in 2013 in honor of Catherine Violet Hubbard, a six-year-old killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
  • The compilation album is limited to 1000 pressings with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary.
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  • To donate to or visit the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, visit cvhfoundation.org

Blackbaud Announces Winners of 2023 Social Good Startup Showcase

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced that FundMiner, Trellis, and Hatch have been named the winners of Blackbaud's annual Social Good Startup Showcase. FundMiner was also named the peoples' choice winner by bbcon attendees. The showcase provides an opportunity for founders in the Blackbaud Social Good Startup Program to pitch their impactful and innovative solutions to a panel of judges. This year for the first time, the showcase took place at bbcon, Blackbaud's annual technology conference, giving startup founders a chance to interact directly with Blackbaud customers.

Key Points: 
  • 12 Startups Pitched Their Solutions for Social Impact to Blackbaud Leaders and Customers This Week at bbcon, Blackbaud's Annual Technology Conference; Applications for January 2024 Cohort are Now Open
    CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced that FundMiner , Trellis , and Hatch have been named the winners of Blackbaud's annual Social Good Startup Showcase.
  • The showcase provides an opportunity for founders in the Blackbaud Social Good Startup Program to pitch their impactful and innovative solutions to a panel of judges.
  • This year for the first time, the showcase took place at bbcon , Blackbaud's annual technology conference, giving startup founders a chance to interact directly with Blackbaud customers.
  • "The Social Good Startup Program really gave us every opportunity that we asked for," said Justin Goodhew, co-founder and CEO of Trellis.

GrafTech Announces Leadership Update

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

“On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Marcel for his dedication and leadership since joining the Company in 2022,” said Henry R. Keizer, Chairman of the Board of GrafTech.

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  • “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Marcel for his dedication and leadership since joining the Company in 2022,” said Henry R. Keizer, Chairman of the Board of GrafTech.
  • “I am pleased that Marcel will continue to serve on the Board and look forward to his continued contributions to GrafTech and its stakeholders.
  • Prior to being promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Cleveland-Cliffs, he held a variety of financial leadership roles at Cleveland-Cliffs since joining in 2008.
  • Prior to joining GrafTech, she spent 20 years at Lexmark International Inc., a multinational printing product and services company, where she held numerous finance and accounting leadership roles.

Tokio Marine HCC – Cyber & Professional Lines Group Welcomes Catherine Lyle as Head of Cyber Claims & Incident Response

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

ENCINO, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tokio Marine HCC – Cyber & Professional Lines Group (CPLG), a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies based in Houston, Texas, today announced that Catherine Lyle has been named Senior Vice President and Head of Cyber Claims & Incident Response, effective September 25, 2023, reporting to Michael Palotay, the group’s President.

Key Points: 
  • ENCINO, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tokio Marine HCC – Cyber & Professional Lines Group (CPLG), a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies based in Houston, Texas, today announced that Catherine Lyle has been named Senior Vice President and Head of Cyber Claims & Incident Response, effective September 25, 2023, reporting to Michael Palotay, the group’s President.
  • In her new role, Ms. Lyle will oversee and build upon the group’s cyber claims department and incident response team.
  • “I am excited to announce the arrival of Catherine Lyle at a time when there’s notable momentum in the Cyber & Professional Lines Group.
  • In addition, Ms. Lyle is a professor, published author and gifted privacy attorney who speaks globally on cyber trends, law and claims.

BenevolentAI: Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2023

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

BenevolentAI (Euronext Amsterdam: BAI) (“BenevolentAI” or the “Company” or the “Group”), a leader in applying advanced AI to accelerate biopharma drug discovery, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BenevolentAI (Euronext Amsterdam: BAI) (“BenevolentAI” or the “Company” or the “Group”), a leader in applying advanced AI to accelerate biopharma drug discovery, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023.
  • We committed in May to right-sizing the business which has resulted in an extension of our cash runway to at least mid-2025.
  • In particular, I want to thank Joanna for her commitment over the last five years to build the business into what it is today.
  • Operating cash flow before changes in working capital reduced by 22% from £48.4 million (H1 2022) to £37.9 million.

During the October school holidays, Puy du Fou is creating a stir with its first major short-term show: La FRAIRIE de la Toussaint

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Friday, September 22, 2023

At this time of family gatherings, Puy du Fou celebrates its roots, France's regions, beauty and the French art of living.

Key Points: 
  • At this time of family gatherings, Puy du Fou celebrates its roots, France's regions, beauty and the French art of living.
  • With La Frairie de la Toussaint, the Puy du Fou ends this exceptional season on a festive note by celebrating All Saints' Day with its visitors.
  • Discover the trailer for La FRAIRIE de la Toussaint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-AXFCdJVBk
    Download the press kit for La Frairie de la Toussaint by clicking directly on this link: Click here!
  • Price: The Frairie de la Toussaint is included in the "Puy du Fou France" admission ticket.

BenevolentAI: Appointment of Catherine Isted, ACMA, as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, September 11, 2023

BenevolentAI ("BenevolentAI" or the "Company") (Euronext Amsterdam: BAI), a leader in the development of advanced AI that accelerates biopharma discovery, announces the appointment of Catherine Isted, ACMA, who will be joining the Company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with immediate effect.

Key Points: 
  • BenevolentAI ("BenevolentAI" or the "Company") (Euronext Amsterdam: BAI), a leader in the development of advanced AI that accelerates biopharma discovery, announces the appointment of Catherine Isted, ACMA, who will be joining the Company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with immediate effect.
  • Catherine is an experienced strategic finance professional and chartered accountant with over 25 years within the life sciences industry.
  • She was most recently Chief Executive Officer of ReNeuron (AIM: RENE), a UK-based leader in stem cell-derived exosome technologies, having previously been CFO.
  • Joanna Shields, Chief Executive Officer of BenevolentAI, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Catherine to the BenevolentAI Executive Leadership Team.

Ukraine recap: fallout from death of Yevgeny Prigozhin will be felt far beyond Moscow

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Where were you when you heard that Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s aircraft had crashed and he was presumed dead?

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  • Where were you when you heard that Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s aircraft had crashed and he was presumed dead?
  • Within minutes of the visuals emerging, journalists and other commentators were scrambling to reach conclusions: was it a bomb on board?
  • The Wagner Group boss had been travelling with colleagues from Moscow to St Petersburg: had he met with Vladimir Putin?
  • On the one hand Prigzhin’s death may have given anyone seeking to challenge the Russian president pause for thought.
  • Read more:
    Wagner Group: what Yevgeny Prigozhin's death means for stability in Africa

On and above the battlefield

    • About 30% of Ukraine is now thought to be contaminated by mines, which will take decades to clear.
    • And, tragically, this means the deaths and injuries will continue long after the shooting stops.
    • At present there are about 40 aircraft being made available by Denmark and the Netherlands and more are expected to follow.
    • Read more:
      Ukraine war: the implications of Moscow moving tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus

History matters

Henry VIII’s notes in prayer book written by his sixth wife reveal musings on faith, sin and his deteriorating health – new discovery

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

But the cataclysmic love triangle between Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn gets all the airtime, while wives three to six are an afterthought.

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  • But the cataclysmic love triangle between Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn gets all the airtime, while wives three to six are an afterthought.
  • Namely, the discovery of Henry’s notes in a book authored by his wife.

The bookish queen

    • When he set off for his final, futile war in France in 1544, he made her regent in his absence.
    • Part of the appeal, it seems, was her bookish piety.
    • Parr was the first English queen to publish a book and the first English woman to publish under her own name.
    • Queen Katherine ordered a few luxury copies of Psalmes or Prayers printed on vellum, with delicate hand colouring.

What Henry VIII’s notes reveal

    • The passages Henry marked are a telling glimpse of the extent – and the limits – of his self awareness.
    • His illness and other troubles are much on his mind: he marks prayers to “take away thy plagues … turn away thine anger”.
    • Unlike many other murderous narcissists, Henry VIII did know he was a sinner who needed forgiveness.
    • In 1546, the last summer of Henry VIII’s life, she was suspected – on good grounds – of nurturing a nest of religious radicals at court.
    • Henry allowed himself to be persuaded that all her pious talk was actually an attempt to allure him into heresy.