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AMTD Group Inc. Announces the Adoption of a Completely Independent and Non-Executive Board Structure and an Innovative CEO Rotation System Across the Group

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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AMTD Group Inc. (“AMTD Group”), the controlling shareholder of AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) (“AMTD IDEA”) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) (“AMTD Digital”) today announced the introduction and adoption of an innovative system through which the CEOs of all of its operating companies and key subsidiaries, including AMTD IDEA and AMTD Digital, will be appointed by the Executive Management Committee (“EMC”) of the applicable entities on a rotational basis.

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  • AMTD Group Inc. (“AMTD Group”), the controlling shareholder of AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) (“AMTD IDEA”) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) (“AMTD Digital”) today announced the introduction and adoption of an innovative system through which the CEOs of all of its operating companies and key subsidiaries, including AMTD IDEA and AMTD Digital, will be appointed by the Executive Management Committee (“EMC”) of the applicable entities on a rotational basis.
  • This philosophy of shared leadership is reflected in the new feature which forms the core foundation of the rotating CEO mechanism.
  • Through this rotation program, AMTD Group will maximize the values from the collective wisdom and stepped-up efforts to groom and nurture the next-level leaders.
  • Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur, the independent chairman of AMTD IDEA commented, “The entire AMTD organization is built upon innovative thinking.

Glass Lewis Recommends Norfolk Southern’s Shareholders Vote the Blue Proxy Card “For” Six of Ancora’s Director Candidates, Including Proposed CEO Jim Barber

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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In particular, Glass Lewis recommends for the following Ancora nominees: Betsy Atkins, James Barber, Jr., William Clyburn, Jr., Sameh Fahmy, Gilbert Lamphere and Allison Landry.

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  • In particular, Glass Lewis recommends for the following Ancora nominees: Betsy Atkins, James Barber, Jr., William Clyburn, Jr., Sameh Fahmy, Gilbert Lamphere and Allison Landry.
  • Frederick D. DiSanto, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ancora, and James Chadwick, President of Ancora Alternatives LLC, commented:
    “We appreciate that Glass Lewis has conducted an extremely thoughtful and thorough analysis of Norfolk Southern, resulting in a recommendation for six of our unaffiliated and qualified director candidates, including proposed CEO Jim Barber.
  • Glass Lewis affirms our view that several tenured insiders, including Chair Amy Miles, Director Claude Mongeau and CEO Alan Shaw, should be immediately replaced due to their apparent responsibility for sustained underperformance.
  • The Company did not put the buyout arrangement to a shareholder vote prior to formally hiring Mr. Orr.

U.S. Firms Adding ServiceNow Modules to Unify Workflows

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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Many companies are looking to ServiceNow for the ability to scale workflow management horizontally, smoothly plugging parallel or complementary modules into one platform over time.

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  • Many companies are looking to ServiceNow for the ability to scale workflow management horizontally, smoothly plugging parallel or complementary modules into one platform over time.
  • The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ ServiceNow Ecosystem Partners report for the U.S. evaluates the capabilities of 35 providers across three quadrants: ServiceNow Consulting Services, ServiceNow Implementation and Integration Services and ServiceNow Managed Services.
  • In the area of customer experience, KPMG is named the global ISG CX Star Performer for 2024 among ServiceNow ecosystem partners.
  • The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ ServiceNow Ecosystem Partners report for the U.S. is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage .

Endava Creates Agentic AI Industry Accelerator For Highly Regulated Industries

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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Endava (NYSE ‘DAVA’), a leading technology services company combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, today announces the launch of its innovative agentic AI industry accelerator, internally designated as 'Morpheus' .

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  • Endava (NYSE ‘DAVA’), a leading technology services company combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, today announces the launch of its innovative agentic AI industry accelerator, internally designated as 'Morpheus' .
  • LLM- and cloud-agnostic, Endava’s AI accelerator is a flexible and trustworthy way to rapidly transform businesses across any industry.
  • Matt Cloke, Chief Technology Officer at Endava says, “The introduction of multi-agent teams into our agentic AI industry accelerators is a game-changer for the sectors we serve.
  • For additional details on how Endava's agentic AI industry accelerator and its AI-powered tools are redefining possibilities, please visit https://info.endava.com/solutions/agentic-ai-industry-accelerator .

ASHA Shares New Resources on Developmental Milestones With Families This National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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ROCKVILLE, Md., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A child's first word or their first time eating from a spoon are events that most parents and caregivers eagerly anticipate—just two of the many developmental milestones that babies are expected to meet in their first year of life. But knowing exactly when specific milestones should occur, and whether delays in achieving them are cause for concern, can be challenging for families. To help them, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is providing a series of new resources—just in time for National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, which is recognized each May in the United States.

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  • But knowing exactly when specific milestones should occur, and whether delays in achieving them are cause for concern, can be challenging for families.
  • Milestones can also serve to alert families about a potential developmental delay or disorder in their child.
  • Last fall, ASHA issued new communication milestones for children ages birth to 5 years, and new feeding and swallowing milestones for children ages birth to 3 years.
  • For more information on ASHA's developmental milestones, and tips about what can be done at home to encourage a child's development, visit ASHA's website .

Understood.org Partners With Brooklyn Museum to Break Barriers and Cultivate Inclusive Environments for Staff and Visitors

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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As part of this collaboration, Brooklyn Museum staff received comprehensive training from Understood.org.

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  • As part of this collaboration, Brooklyn Museum staff received comprehensive training from Understood.org.
  • Topics included:
    Through these efforts, the Brooklyn Museum aims to break down barriers and enhance its offerings, with a goal of creating a more inclusive environment for all visitors.
  • "We're excited to be partnering with the Brooklyn Museum to support staff members in meeting the diverse needs of neurodivergent individuals."
  • By working together, Understood.org and the Brooklyn Museum are leading the way in making cultural institutions more welcoming and accessible for everyone.

Report Urges Changes to Preschool Curricula to Improve Equity and Support High-Quality Early Education in the U.S.

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine lays out a new vision for high-quality preschool curricula that support equitable early education for all children.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine lays out a new vision for high-quality preschool curricula that support equitable early education for all children.
  • Despite decades of research linking high-quality preschool to positive social and academic outcomes, access remains unevenly distributed, the report says.
  • Children from historically marginalized communities, multilingual children, children living in poverty, and children with disabilities face greater barriers in access to preschool.
  • Much research has been conducted on early childhood education programs, but only recently has research been designed to isolate effective features of curriculum.

Alpine Bank announces changes to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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“We thank and honor John, Stan, Bruce, and Dave for their service to the bank and our communities,” said Glen Jammaron, president of Alpine Bank.

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  • “We thank and honor John, Stan, Bruce, and Dave for their service to the bank and our communities,” said Glen Jammaron, president of Alpine Bank.
  • “The changes to the board support the vision of Alpine Bank as we continue to operate as a forward thinking, independent, community focused, Colorado bank,” said Jammaron.
  • Gardey joined Alpine Bank in 1989 and has served the bank in various finance, accounting, and audit roles.
  • Additional background on the outgoing board members:
    John Cooper got his start at Alpine Bank in Snowmass Village in 1979, and he was appointed to the board of directors that same year.

Catholic University Research Day Presents Bold Student Ideas and Innovations That Have Impact

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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“The ideas and innovations discovered as a result of the work students do for Research Day will have a profound impact on their academic and professional careers,” said Provost Aaron Dominguez.

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  • “The ideas and innovations discovered as a result of the work students do for Research Day will have a profound impact on their academic and professional careers,” said Provost Aaron Dominguez.
  • Research Day reflects the mission of Catholic University  — the second oldest research university in the country and the first U.S. Catholic research university —  by encouraging curiosity and discovery that both enlightens and contributes to practical applications for the common good.
  • "Scholarly research involves studying what others have done, investigating new ideas and new approaches, and sharing our results with others,” said Herrmann.
  • “I'm honored to be part of Research Day, and I'm looking forward to learning about what our students have discovered and the innovations that they're creating."

Blender Bites to Attend TED2024 as InKind Smoothie Bar Partner

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blender Bites Limited (the “Company”, “Blender Bites” or “Blender”), (CSE: BITE, FWB: JL4, WKN: A3DMEJ), a multi award-winning Canadian company involved in the development and marketing of a line of premium, organic and plant-based pre-portioned frozen functional foods, is pleased to announce its participation as the InKind Smoothie Bar Partner at the upcoming TED2024.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blender Bites Limited (the “Company”, “Blender Bites” or “Blender”), (CSE: BITE, FWB: JL4, WKN: A3DMEJ), a multi award-winning Canadian company involved in the development and marketing of a line of premium, organic and plant-based pre-portioned frozen functional foods, is pleased to announce its participation as the InKind Smoothie Bar Partner at the upcoming TED2024.
  • This prestigious event can significantly enhance the visibility and reach of the Blender Bites brand and its innovative products, offering unparalleled exposure at one of the most influential gatherings on the global stage.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with TED2024 and contribute to an event that has been at the forefront of sharing transformative ideas,” said Chelsie Hodge, Blender Bites CEO and Founder.
  • “This partnership represents a remarkable opportunity for Blender Bites to showcase our commitment to health, wellness, and sustainable living to a global audience of thought leaders and innovators.