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Ørsted Proposes New Rhode Island Offshore Wind Farm to Power Ocean State’s Blue Economy and Clean Energy Future

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Other Energy, Environment, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Providence, Rhode Island, Wind, Quonset State Airport, Farm, Blue economy, University, CCRI, Labour, Partnership, The Blue Economy, Education, Block Island Wind Farm, Research, Community college, Biodiversity, Commerce, Investment, Engineering, Heart, Providence, Workforce, Interim, GWO, Renewable energy

Ørsted’s proposed 1,184-megawatt (MW) Starboard Wind project would deliver clean and reliable offshore wind energy at stable and affordable pricing for Rhode Island homeowners and businesses for decades.

Key Points: 
  • Ørsted’s proposed 1,184-megawatt (MW) Starboard Wind project would deliver clean and reliable offshore wind energy at stable and affordable pricing for Rhode Island homeowners and businesses for decades.
  • Ørsted and Eversource are currently constructing Revolution Wind, Rhode Island’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm.
  • Revolution Wind will deliver 400 megawatts of clean, affordable offshore wind power to nearly 200,000 Rhode Island homes.
  • Invested $1 million to establish a training partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Rhode Island Commerce, the Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council and Building Futures.

Trellix Hosts Zero Trust Strategy Virtual Forum

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Executive order, Senior, Organization, Public, Zero trust security model, Diving, Public sector, Command, CCRI, Hearing, XDR, Government, Trellix

Trellix , the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), today announced its Zero Trust Strategy Virtual Forum will take place December 5, 2023, 2 - 3 PM ET.

Key Points: 
  • Trellix , the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), today announced its Zero Trust Strategy Virtual Forum will take place December 5, 2023, 2 - 3 PM ET.
  • The forum provides organizations in the U.S. Public Sector with the knowledge to successfully build a Zero Trust Strategy, diving into recent federal mandates and the technologies needed to maintain compliance.
  • Attendees will see first-hand from Trellix leaders how the AI-powered Trellix XDR Platform complements a robust Zero Trust Strategy, delivering unparalleled visibility with native security controls and third-party integrations.
  • After hearing from Trellix experts, event participants will walk away understanding the current government mandates on Zero Trust, including the Executive Order and Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI), and the critical visibility a Zero Trust Strategy requires across endpoints, email, network traffic, cloud security, and data security.

BALLY'S ANNOUNCES $5 MILLION DONATION TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION AS PART OF LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Workforce, Learning, United States Department of Education, Partnership, Addition Financial, College, Senate, Education, Donation, Curriculum, Community college, Student, Economic development, Faculty, House, NYSE, Bally's Corporation, Rhode, Tourism, Pharmaceutical industry, Nursing, CCRI

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today announced a $5 million donation to the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Foundation as part of its long-term partnership. This gift, which marks the largest in the Foundation's nearly 45-year history and doubles the size of CCRI's endowment, will increase pathways to higher education and provide economic opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in the casino and gaming industries, as well as Bally's employees looking to advance their skillsets.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership was formally announced earlier today during an event hosted on CCRI's Flanagan Campus.
  • Mr. Kim said, "It is an honor to partner with CCRI on such an exciting and important initiative.
  • We are proud to play an integral part in offering higher education opportunities for Rhode Island's workforce, creating new jobs, and driving economic development.
  • Rhode Island is our home, and continued investment in its local communities and workforces will always be a top priority for us.

New survey by CyberGhost VPN unveils the urgent need for increased education around revenge porn realities

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
SHIELD, Defamation, Coercion, Communication, Crime, Education, Internet, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Law enforcement, Virtual private network, Privacy, Cyber Civil Rights Initiative, Intimate, Directory, Embarrassment, Bullying, CCRI, Student, Knowledge, Research, Social media, Trauma, Legislation, Nursing, Private investigator, Online shopping, Practice of law

BUCHAREST, Romania, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from CyberGhost VPN, a leading online privacy and security provider, exposes a significant knowledge gap on revenge porn and what to do should you fall victim to this distressing and rapidly increasing crime. CyberGhost VPN is calling for increased awareness and education on revenge porn, in order to help prevent such incidents occurring in the first place and to empower victims to seek support.

Key Points: 
  • CyberGhost VPN is calling for increased awareness and education on revenge porn, in order to help prevent such incidents occurring in the first place and to empower victims to seek support.
  • The CyberGhost survey, carried out among a sample of internet users over 18 years old, focused on understanding attitudes towards and actions taken around revenge porn.
  • Over 20% of respondents said they knew someone who had been a victim of revenge porn, while over 8% had been a victim themselves.
  • Whilst ensuring adequate legal provision for prosecuting these crimes is important, the findings of the CyberGhost VPN survey also demonstrate a critical need for better education and support for victims of revenge porn.

New survey by CyberGhost VPN unveils the urgent need for increased education around revenge porn realities

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
SHIELD, Defamation, Coercion, Communication, Crime, Education, Internet, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Law enforcement, Virtual private network, Privacy, Cyber Civil Rights Initiative, Intimate, Directory, Embarrassment, Bullying, CCRI, Student, Knowledge, Research, Social media, Trauma, Legislation, Nursing, Private investigator, Online shopping, Practice of law

BUCHAREST, Romania, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from CyberGhost VPN, a leading online privacy and security provider, exposes a significant knowledge gap on revenge porn and what to do should you fall victim to this distressing and rapidly increasing crime. CyberGhost VPN is calling for increased awareness and education on revenge porn, in order to help prevent such incidents occurring in the first place and to empower victims to seek support.

Key Points: 
  • CyberGhost VPN is calling for increased awareness and education on revenge porn, in order to help prevent such incidents occurring in the first place and to empower victims to seek support.
  • The CyberGhost survey, carried out among a sample of internet users over 18 years old, focused on understanding attitudes towards and actions taken around revenge porn.
  • Over 20% of respondents said they knew someone who had been a victim of revenge porn, while over 8% had been a victim themselves.
  • Whilst ensuring adequate legal provision for prosecuting these crimes is important, the findings of the CyberGhost VPN survey also demonstrate a critical need for better education and support for victims of revenge porn.

Axonius Federal Systems Approved for Use Within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) after Completion of Two Successful Prototypes

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Defense Information Systems Agency, Defense Innovation Unit, DUI, Software as a service, Learning, GSA, Partnership, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, TTP/A, Internet of things, United States Department of Defense, SEWP, Science and technology in Asia, CCRI, Trust, SOP, Aoi, Acquisition, NASA, DISA, Command, Department of Defence, Risk management, Cryptocurrency, Defense

An increasing amount of sensitive information is generated by an array of devices connecting to the DoD’s network, including Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices and cloud-connected solutions.

Key Points: 
  • An increasing amount of sensitive information is generated by an array of devices connecting to the DoD’s network, including Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices and cloud-connected solutions.
  • As a result, cyber asset inventories are harder than ever to manage and trust, leading to a falling level of visibility.
  • In fact, according to a 2021 study , conducted by the Enterprise Strategy Group on behalf of Axonius, 74% of Department of Defense (DoD) agencies reported visibility gaps in their end user devices.
  • “Recent guidance around zero trust and asset management has brought to light the importance of having a comprehensive cyber asset inventory,” said Tom Kennedy, Vice President of Axonius Federal Systems.

Ørsted and Eversource Propose New Offshore Wind Farm in Rhode Island, Building on Their Leading Role in Ocean State’s Growing Offshore Wind Industry

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Monday, March 13, 2023
Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Building & Construction Trades Council v. Associated Builders & Contractors of Massachusetts/Rhode Island, Inc., Community College of Rhode Island, CCRI, Education, Research, Carbon, GWO, Quonset Point, Community college, Wind, Climate change, Investment, Block Island Wind Farm, Providence, Rhode Island, Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Workforce, Commerce, Multimedia, Labour, Safety, Climate, Providence, Biodiversity, Revolution, Partnership, Engineering, Renewable energy, Shipbuilding, Warehouse, Eversource Energy

Rhode Island’s offshore wind leaders Ørsted and Eversource today announced they have submitted a joint proposal in response to the state’s offshore wind solicitation.

Key Points: 
  • Rhode Island’s offshore wind leaders Ørsted and Eversource today announced they have submitted a joint proposal in response to the state’s offshore wind solicitation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230313005641/en/
    Ørsted and Eversource are leading the buildout of a homegrown American offshore wind industry, and Revolution Wind 2 will further advance the state’s leadership position in this growing green jobs sector.
  • Together with Ørsted and Eversource’s Revolution Wind – the state’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm – Revolution Wind 2 would help advance the state’s 100-percent clean energy by 2033 climate goal.
  • Revolution Wind will deliver 400 megawatts of clean, affordable offshore wind power to nearly 200,000 Rhode Island homes.

Gate City Bank Celebrates 100 Years With More Than $125,000 in Donations

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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FARGO, N.D., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gate City Bank has always gone big on Giving Hearts Day – but 2023 was one for the books.

Key Points: 
  • FARGO, N.D., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gate City Bank has always gone big on Giving Hearts Day – but 2023 was one for the books.
  • In honor of 100 years of better banking, Gate City Bank donated over $125,000 to Giving Hearts Day charities on Feb. 9.
  • To celebrate 100 years of better banking and honor the Giving Hearts Day charities that keep communities strong, the bank gifted $5,000 to five charities through its annual community nomination contest – and $100,000 to one lucky charity!
  • "Gate City Bank has been a partner of ours for a long time, and we're so grateful to them for making our community better by getting behind all Giving Hearts Day nonprofits.

COP27: Leading Technology Companies Launch “Ethereum Climate Platform” Initiative to Address Ethereum’s Former Proof of Work Carbon Emissions

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
Technology, Utilities, Web3, Blockchain, Finance, Alternative Energy, Energy, Professional Services, Environment, Sustainability, Software, Fintech, Cryptocurrency, Climate Change, Carbon, Crypto, Microsoft, Paris Agreement, Paris, Non-governmental organization, Entrepreneurship, Gold standard, Multimedia, ERM, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Financial technology, Heat, Carbon footprint, Climate change, Strategic partnership, 2019 UN Climate Action Summit, Igo, California, 2016 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Celo, Partnership, CFO, Conference, Innovation Hub, Hub, ECP, Eco-investing, EEA, Platform, Climate, Lufthansa Innovation Hub, AAVE, Blockchain, Huobi, GBBC, City Commercial Center, Address, UN, ConsenSys, CCRI, Organic, Refinancing, Merge, Private sector, History, Movement, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy, Risk management, Nomura, Polygon, Ethereum, COP27, Web3, Web 2.0

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221117005708/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221117005708/en/
    COP27: Leading Technology Companies Launch Ethereum Climate Platform Initiative to Address Ethereums Former Proof of Work Carbon Emissions (Photo: Business Wire)
    The commitment of the Platform is to redress and counteract the Ethereum-based carbon footprint dating back to the networks launch in 2015.
  • The Ethereum Climate Platform is an important cross collaborative initiative to tackle the climate crisis.
  • The Ethereum Climate Platform addresses this need and makes Ethereum the first of many use cases to demonstrate how the world can benefit from this Platform.
  • Wael Aburida, co-founder and CFO of W3BCLOUD: W3BCLOUD is honored to be among the founding members of the Ethereum Climate Platform (ECP).

CCRI Finds TRON as One of the Top Eco-Friendly Blockchains

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Friday, August 26, 2022
TRON, Crypto, Carbon, Bitcoin, Cardano, BitTorrent, Tether, Research, Traction, DAPP, TRX, Carbon footprint, CCRI, POS, Climate, DAO, Web3, Electricity, Internet, Google, Blockchain, TVL, DPO, Ecosystem, Prisoner of war, Climate change, Growth, Life, USDT, Efficiency, Avalanche, Cryptocurrency, Ethereum

It reveals the TRON blockchain optimizes its ecological footprint more than Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Cardano, Avalanche, Algorand, and many more prevalent cryptocurrencies.

Key Points: 
  • It reveals the TRON blockchain optimizes its ecological footprint more than Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Cardano, Avalanche, Algorand, and many more prevalent cryptocurrencies.
  • The energy consumption of PoW blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum is over 83 and 22 million kWh, respectively.
  • TRON had a yearly energy consumption of only 162,868 kWh - 99.9% less than the power consumed by Bitcoin and Ethereum!
  • TRON is still an environmentally sound blockchain when compared to other major blockchains in their carbon footprint.