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Lassen Peak Appoints Former London Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Graham McNulty QPM, to its Advisory Committee for the United Kingdom

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Mr. McNulty states, "I have witnessed first-hand the misery caused by knife crime and the impact that it has across all our communities. I'm excited and encouraged to be a part of Lassen Peak's mission of providing a safe, accurate detection device which will provide huge assistance to frontline cops trying to take knives off our streets. This technology will allow police officers to stop the right people, focusing on those individuals intent on causing harm within our communities. Policing is a challenging profession where officers on the ground are asked to make split second judgements -- it is important we provide them with the best equipment to keep us all safe."

Key Points: 
  • BELLEVUE, Wash., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lassen Peak announces the appointment of Graham McNulty to its Advisory Committee for the United Kingdom.
  • Throughout his 30-year career, Mr. McNulty has been an active leader in the U.K. policing community, including holding the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) Lead for Knife-Enabled Crime and Gangs.
  • In January 2022, Mr. McNulty was awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
  • Mr. McNulty brings a wealth of relevant experience to the Lassen Peak Advisory Committee.

Queen's places 1st in Canada and 3rd worldwide in 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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KINGSTON, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings were announced and Queen's University is ranked first in Canada and third worldwide out of over 1,700 participating institutions in its global ranking of universities that are advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • KINGSTON, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings were announced and Queen's University is ranked first in Canada and third worldwide out of over 1,700 participating institutions in its global ranking of universities that are advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Queen's is the only Canadian university to achieve three, top-ten placements since the rankings began in 2019.
  • Our performance in the rankings tells us that we are on the right track, and our efforts are having an impact."
  • For more information on THE Impact Rankings and how the university is contributing to the SDGs, visit the Advancing Social Impact website and our SDG annual report.

Kendamil, European Whole Milk Formula, Announces Latest Expansion Into Walmart

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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DENVER, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kendamil, the Queen's Award-winning, European-made infant formula, is expanding into Walmart. Kendamil is committed to providing accessible excellence and affordable infant formulas to millions of families across the U.S. Now available in more stores than ever, Kendamil's Classic Infant Formula and Organic Infant Formula can be found on the shelves of 1,000 select Walmart stores, and on Walmart.com.

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  • "Our mission is to provide the highest quality products at an affordable price that are accessible to every parent.
  • We are confident Kendamil's expansion into Walmart will provide parents with greater accessibility to more affordable high-quality formula," said Ross McMahon, CEO of Kendal Nutricare.
  • We are eager to continue providing our award-winning formula to thousands of families in Walmart stores and online.
  • To find a store near you or learn more about the brand, visit us.kendamil.com , and follow @kendamil.usa on Instagram and TikTok .

Lassen Peak Appoints Former London Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Graham McNulty QPM, to its Advisory Committee for the United Kingdom

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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BELLEVUE, Wash., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lassen Peak announces the appointment of Graham McNulty to its Advisory Committee for the United Kingdom. Throughout his 30-year career, Mr. McNulty has been an active leader in the U.K. policing community, including holding the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) Lead for Knife-Enabled Crime and Gangs. In January 2022, Mr. McNulty was awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Key Points: 
  • BELLEVUE, Wash., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lassen Peak announces the appointment of Graham McNulty to its Advisory Committee for the United Kingdom.
  • In January 2022, Mr. McNulty was awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
  • "This technology will allow police officers to stop the right people, focusing on individuals intent on causing harm."
  • Mr. McNulty brings a wealth of relevant experience to the Lassen Peak Advisory Committee.

Texas Renaissance Festival Opens Reservations for 100 Enchanting Weddings in 2023

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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TODD MISSION, Texas, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF), the nation's largest and most acclaimed Renaissance themed event, today announced the opening of wedding reservations for the 2023 season, which takes place over eight themed weekends from October 7 through November 26, 2023. With four beautiful wedding venues, three deluxe wedding packages and ministers/celebrants for any tradition – as well as on-site catering, entertainment, and professional wedding planners – TRF makes it easy and stress-free for couples to create the enchanting wedding of their dreams.

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  • The Texas Renaissance Festival invites couples to escape the ordinary and create the autumn wedding of their dreams in the festival's charming 16th century-style chapels and gardens.
  • TODD MISSION, Texas, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF), the nation's largest and most acclaimed Renaissance themed event, today announced the opening of wedding reservations for the 2023 season, which takes place over eight themed weekends from October 7 through November 26, 2023.
  • "The Texas Renaissance Festival is about leaving the ordinary world behind to experience the fun and magic of a bygone era, and we're bringing that to our TRF weddings as well," said Christina Garcia, Weddings Coordinator of the Texas Renaissance Festival.
  • Located one hour north of Houston with beautiful autumn weather, the Texas Renaissance Festival is an immersive celebration of food, fun and Renaissance magic with more than half a million visitors each year.

Cynalytica Partners with the Cyber-AI Hub at CSIT at Queen's University Belfast to Apply AI to Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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As part of the partnership, Cynalytica will collaborate with CSIT and its Cyber-AI Hub on projects to develop and apply AI and machine learning techniques to enhance the cyber-physical security of industrial control systems (ICS) for national critical infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the partnership, Cynalytica will collaborate with CSIT and its Cyber-AI Hub on projects to develop and apply AI and machine learning techniques to enhance the cyber-physical security of industrial control systems (ICS) for national critical infrastructure.
  • The Cyber-AI Hub is a unique research facility that brings together industry, academia, and government to collaborate on cybersecurity research and development in Northern Ireland.
  • Dr Kieran McLaughlin, CSIT, Queen's University Belfast commented, "With Industrial Control Systems globally becoming more and more digitally connected, their security is vital for our society.
  • "We are thrilled to be partnering with CSIT and its Cyber-AI Hub to advance the state-of-the-art in ICS cybersecurity", said Richard Robinson, CEO at Cynalytica.

Gloria Bohan Receives CLIA's Prestigious Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gloria Bohan has received Cruise Lines International Association's (CLIA's) Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award. CLIA is the largest global cruise industry trade association and its annual Cruise360 Conference is the premier conference for the industry. The event, which caters to CLIA's community of over 60,000 members, was held at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gloria Bohan has received Cruise Lines International Association's (CLIA's) Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Bohan, whose travel industry achievements are wide-ranging, is the founder of Cruise.com, one of the largest and most well-established online cruise sellers.
  • Gloria has been the recipient of numerous other industry awards, including Lifetime Achievement awards from Travel Weekly Magazine (2021) and ASTA (2018).
  • In 2011, Gloria was inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame and granted an additional Lifetime Achievement Award from her alma mater, Marymount Manhattan College, from which she had received an Honorary Doctorate in 2003.

King Charles III coronation: what to expect this coronation weekend

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Ongoing scandals and waning support from a younger generation suggest an outdated institution with little relevance to the modern era.

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  • Ongoing scandals and waning support from a younger generation suggest an outdated institution with little relevance to the modern era.
  • Enshrined in pomp and pageantry, the coronation weekend is a golden opportunity for the monarchy to demonstrate its ongoing value to the British public.
  • The three days of the coronation weekend, May 6-8, will be filled with activities that could strengthen the monarchy’s image and brand.
  • This piece is part of our coverage of King Charles III’s coronation.

Saturday: pageantry

    • But perhaps the most abiding feelings generated at this point will be the sense of stability and continuity that such traditional pageants symbolise.
    • Heritage is the royal family’s key asset, and King Charles III’s coronation is another significant link in its 1,000-plus year history.
    • Read more:
      Platinum jubilee: how Britain's children captured the Queen's coronation in scrapbooks 70 years ago

Sunday: play

    • This now-traditional part of British culture dates back to 1919, when “Peace Teas” were served to mark the end of the first world war.
    • Street parties have since become a crucial component of royal events.
    • The official coronation website encourages people to join in the Coronation Big Lunch, offering downloadable materials to aid planning and inspire creativity.
    • The coronation choir that will also perform at the concert is an excellent example of this.

Monday: public service

    • With this, the king will show off his dedication to public service.
    • The effort should appeal to Generation Z who are most disaffected with the monarchy and see it as an outmoded institution.

Coronations – real and imagined – on the screen: the outrageously disrespectful, the controversial and the tasteful

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 drew 20 million viewers on the BBC.

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  • Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 drew 20 million viewers on the BBC.
  • But one thing was clear: the cameras would avert their gaze at the most sacred moment of the ceremony.
  • In 2023, coronation planners feel the same: the cameras will again avert their gaze as Archbishop Justin Welby anoints Charles III.

Coronations on the screen

    • The King’s Speech (2010) showed behind-the-scenes preparation for George VI’s coronation in 1937, including George’s concerns at speaking without a stutter.
    • The tasteful planning in 1953 to preserve the holiness of the coronation contrasts with other versions of the coronation on British television.
    • One of the most outrageously disrespectful depictions of a televised coronation is a 1977 episode of the famous comedy series The Goodies.
    • Whether we laugh at comedy or are absorbed by drama, we have seen television as less than respectful of sacred mysteries.
    • Read more:
      From fairytale to gothic ghost story: how 40 years of biopics showed Princess Diana on screen

Sinn Féin at the coronation: how to understand Michelle O'Neill's decision to attend King Charles's big day

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill’s acceptance of the offer to attend the coronation of King Charles III may come a surprise to some.

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  • Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill’s acceptance of the offer to attend the coronation of King Charles III may come a surprise to some.
  • However, history is a complicating factor in this case, and even today Sinn Féin still refuses to take its seats in the Westminster parliament.
  • This is an expression of its refusal to recognise British sovereignty over Northern Ireland.
  • Sinn Féin will argue that attending Charles’s coronation is merely a mark of respectful neighbourly relations rather than any act of fidelity.

Symbolic meetings

    • When the Queen visited Northern Ireland the following year, Martin McGuinness was equally eager to meet her and shake her hand.
    • The Queen’s reciprocation provided an enduring image of the Northern Ireland peace process, and a move that was rich in symbolism.
    • McGuinness was a former commander in the IRA, the organisation responsible for killing the Queen’s cousin, Lord Mountbatten, in 1979.

Smart politics

    • Sinn Féin’s acceptance of the invitation is part of the same effort, but also has a more political intent.
    • Good relations with its nearest neighbour, whatever the difficult past, or the more recent tensions over Brexit, are essential to this.
    • By attending King Charles’ coronation, Sinn Féin is demonstrating that it is up to the task.
    • Sinn Féin, by contrast, is playing a long political game, but one geared towards the same end goal.