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A red card could ruin the Rugby World Cup final – the game needs fairer, safer rulings on the field

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Close to the final whistle, with France now up 96-0, the Namibian desert turned yellower still.

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Close to the final whistle, with France now up 96-0, the Namibian desert turned yellower still.
Wayne Barnes, who will referee the RWC final between New Zealand and South Africa this weekend, is also a barrister by trade.
As such, he will know where the onus should lie when critical decisions need to be taken in a trial between two elite teams.

Unfair and unsafe

The spectacle is lost whenever there is a mismatch in numbers.
In a collision contest, 14 against 15 hurts the game; 13 against 15 is unwatchable – and dangerous.
As one would expect, it is generally the weaker of the two teams, already struggling to put up a defence, that concedes penalties and haemorrhages players.
It is also unsafe.

Bad rules mean bad results

It put Dupont out of the quarterfinal with South Africa, and may have accounted for France’s knife-edge loss in that game.
If they are specified in the rules, the rules need revisiting.
Yes, rules are central to the integrity of the game.
When calls are marginal and the impacts disproportionate, however, the rules need to change.

Rugby can learn from other codes

Each week of the playing season the AFL tribunal assesses the citations and dishes out penalties where warranted – typically suspensions – based on thorough, defended inspection.
Read more:
Professional men's rugby has major financial issues which need to be tackled
Rugby union would be improved if sendings off were reserved for genuinely bad actors.
If the offence occurs elsewhere, rugby could borrow from AFL, with a penalty given 50 metres closer to the offending team’s goal line (up to the five-metre line).
No matter where on the field the crime occurred, a penalty try should be awarded between the posts.

Hopes for a fair final

This will be especially important at the Stade de France in Paris this weekend when the All Blacks and South Africa both go for a record fourth Rugby World Cup title.
Only if the case is beyond doubt on the visible evidence should there be an unlevel playing field for ten or more minutes.

Clive Thompson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Elevate Your iPhone 15 Protection with UAG's Latest Rugged Cases

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Armor Gear (UAG), leading designer of rugged, lightweight mobile device cases and accessories, today released a wide range of tech protection for the highly anticipated iPhone 15 devices.

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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Armor Gear (UAG), leading designer of rugged, lightweight mobile device cases and accessories, today released a wide range of tech protection for the highly anticipated iPhone 15 devices.
This year's collection raises the bar across the board on UAG's already-legendary rugged protection.
UAG always considers the user's needs first, striving to improve the experience with their device while providing adequate protection.
All cases feature UAG's signature industry-leading drop protection, an ultralight impact frame, airsoft corners and featherlight composite construction.

Kestra Holdings Adds Veteran Technology Executive to the Helm of its Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Organization

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

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Industry leading wealth management platform provider Kestra Holdings today announced the appointment of global executive Jean-Luc Dupont as Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Cybersecurity and Technology Risk.

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Industry leading wealth management platform provider Kestra Holdings today announced the appointment of global executive Jean-Luc Dupont as Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Cybersecurity and Technology Risk.
Leveraging nearly three decades of experience, Dupont will drive the cybersecurity program and technology risk management strategy for Kestra Holdings and its subsidiaries and deliver on critical cyber and technology risk initiatives.
Kestra Holdings understands the value that adapting to the changing environment creates, and takes it seriously with a bolstered cybersecurity approach,” said Dupont.
“I’m ready to jump in headfirst to lead and develop a team of sophisticated cybersecurity engineers to fuel and execute on the firm’s robust cyber program.”
Dupont will play an integral role in Kestra Holdings’ Compliance and Risk Organization and chair the Cybersecurity Governance Committee.

The Chicago Nonprofit HACE Celebrates the Graduation of 13 Delaware Participants in its La Plaza Emerging Leaders Program Initiative

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

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CHICAGO, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), a Chicago-based national nonprofit dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals, is proud to announce the 13 Delaware Latino/a/x/e graduates who successfully completed La Plaza Emerging Leaders Program Initiative.

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CHICAGO, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), a Chicago-based national nonprofit dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals, is proud to announce the 13 Delaware Latino/a/x/e graduates who successfully completed La Plaza Emerging Leaders Program Initiative.
HACE developed a partnership with La Plaza of Delaware , a nonprofit organization that assists multicultural entrepreneurs in starting and expanding their businesses.
The virtual and in-person program launched in late February 2023 and culminated with a graduation in June.
"We are proud of this inaugural one-of-a-kind partnership where HACE trained La Plaza leaders to deliver the HACE Emerging Latino Leaders program to their community in Delaware," said HACE President and CEO Patricia Mota.

Qatar America Institute for Culture opens immersive, technology-based exhibition Pearls of Wonder: a digital era

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Qatar America Institute for Culture (QAIC) is pleased to present the multi-sensory exhibition, Pearls of Wonder: a digital era. The exhibition explores Qatar's rich and involved history of pearl diving and its related traditions and culture through a contemporary lens. Video, audio, and virtual reality-based installations by Alanoud Al-Buainain, Maryam Al-Homaid, Said Al-Khulaifi, May Salah Almannai, and Mohammed Faraj Al-Suwaidi transport visitors to a time when Qatar was the most important pearl producer in the world.

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June 2 – December 15, 2023
WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Qatar America Institute for Culture (QAIC) is pleased to present the multi-sensory exhibition, Pearls of Wonder: a digital era.
The exhibition explores Qatar's rich and involved history of pearl diving and its related traditions and culture through a contemporary lens.
Curated by Dr. Bahaaeldin Abudaya, Curator of Contemporary Art, Qatar Museums, the exhibition is a legacy project of the 2021 Qatar-USA Year of Culture and has been previously exhibited at Lavan 541 in New York City and Qatar Museums.
The soft opening of the exhibition was held on Friday, June 2, in partnership with BID Dupont's First Friday.

Napoli Shkolnik and Co-Leads Secure $1.185B Agreement with DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva over PFAS Pollution and Remediation Expenses in U.S. Public Water Supply

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Friday, June 2, 2023

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In collaboration with our co-leaders, we have successfully negotiated the fundamental terms of a settlement with DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, establishing their liability for PFAS pollution in public water supply systems and related treatment costs.

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In collaboration with our co-leaders, we have successfully negotiated the fundamental terms of a settlement with DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, establishing their liability for PFAS pollution in public water supply systems and related treatment costs.
This agreement serves as a crucial step towards holding these corporations accountable for their actions and obtaining compensation for impacted water utilities and communities across the country.
The settlement with DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva symbolizes their unspoken acceptance of their part in the PFAS pollution crisis.
They are now obligated to financially compensate for the necessary remediation required to address the pollution caused by their persistent chemicals.

Kindbody Opens Bethesda, Maryland Clinic Expanding Access to High-Touch Fertility Care to Employers and Consumers in the Washington D.C. Metro Area

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

NEW YORK, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindbody, a technology-driven fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider for employers, today announced the opening of a new clinic in Bethesda, MD. The announcement comes at a time of extraordinary growth for the company which owns and operates 32 clinics nationwide, including a state-of-the-art fertility clinic and IVF lab conveniently off of Dupont Circle and 19th Street in Washington, D.C. Kindbody Bethesda was built to meet the growing demand for comprehensive fertility and family-building benefits by local employers including Kindbody client GEICO, which is headquartered in Chevy Chase, MD, and employs nearly 7,000 corporate associates in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area. In addition to GEICO, Kindbody serves 21 large employers in the region, covering more than 27,000 lives.

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In addition to GEICO, Kindbody serves 21 large employers in the region, covering more than 27,000 lives.
500, just inside the Capital Beltway, making it easily accessible to the entire Washington D.C. metro area.
Kindbody is a technology-driven fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider for employers offering virtual and in-person care.
Many thousands more receive their fertility care directly from Kindbody throughout the country at signature clinics, mobile clinics, and partner clinics.

RHP PROPERTIES REACHES 10th SCHOOL ADOPTION AND $100,000 IN DONATIONS FOR NATIONWIDE EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THROUGH ADOPTACLASSROOM.ORG PARTNERSHIP

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RHP Properties today announced two $10,000 donations to support educational initiatives at Lincoln Elementary School in Ogden, Utah and Berkeley Lake Elementary School in Duluth, Georgia. The Berkeley Lake Elementary donation marks the 10th school RHP Properties has adopted through its AdoptAClassroom.org partnership and $100,000 in cumulative giving to support schools serving children who are residents of nearby RHP Properties manufactured home communities.

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Lincoln Elementary School in Ogden, Utah and Berkeley Lake Elementary School in Duluth, Georgia are latest to benefit from educational resources donation
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RHP Properties today announced two $10,000 donations to support educational initiatives at Lincoln Elementary School in Ogden, Utah and Berkeley Lake Elementary School in Duluth, Georgia.
The Berkeley Lake Elementary donation marks the 10th school RHP Properties has adopted through its AdoptAClassroom.org partnership and $100,000 in cumulative giving to support schools serving children who are residents of nearby RHP Properties manufactured home communities.
Berkeley Lake Elementary School serves a total of 833 students, and approximately 200 of them are residents of Norcross, a manufactured home community owned by RHP Properties.
"RHP Properties has been a valued partner of AdoptAClassroom.org for the past three years," said Ann Pifer, executive director of AdoptAClassroom.org.

Singleton Schreiber Offers Analysis On EPA's Proposed Drinking Water Standards for "Forever Chemicals"

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

These synthetic chemicals persist in drinking water in more than 2,800 communities throughout the United States and the human body for extended periods of time.

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These synthetic chemicals persist in drinking water in more than 2,800 communities throughout the United States and the human body for extended periods of time.
The EPA's draft regulations proposed a maximum contaminant level (MCL) in a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS").
The MCL protects public health because it sets a maximum level of contaminant allowed in drinking water from a public water system.
By working collaboratively with their local counterparts, these new standards will ensure a cleanup of PFAS and provide for clean and safe drinking water for our communities," said Michael Cassidy, a PFAS geologist and hydrologist for Group Delta (a frequent Singleton Schreiber consultant).

World-renowned Natural History Museum, London entrusts SER to create next-generation collections management system

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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LONDON, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SER, the leading provider of intelligent content automation solutions, welcomes the Natural History Museum, London as a new customer, working with them to create a next-generation natural sciences collections management system (CMS).

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* SER to help the Natural History Museum, London to deliver on vision of transforming the study of natural history * Doxis chosen for scalability and configurability to manage growing collection of 20 million records representing 7 million specimens
LONDON, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SER , the leading provider of intelligent content automation solutions, welcomes the Natural History Museum, London as a new customer, working with them to create a next-generation natural sciences collections management system (CMS).
Visited by millions of people per year, the Natural History Museum, London is a leading global science research centre with over 300 scientists caring for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years of history.
The Natural History Museum, London initiated the RECODE (Rethinking Collections Data Ecosystems) programme to find a vendor that could help it "promote the management of and engagement with natural sciences collections and data, through the development of a scalable, sustainable, and future-proof solution, which will transform natural sciences collections management globally and underpin research that will enable people and the planet to thrive."
We are so pleased to support the Natural History Museum in establishing a modern, scalable and future-proof collections management system based on Doxis ICA – and not in the least because we are all huge fans of the museum!