2021 Libertarian National Committee chair special election

Plant Based Products Council Announces James Glueck Joining as Executive Director

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Today, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) announced that James Glueck will join their team as Executive Director.

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  • Today, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) announced that James Glueck will join their team as Executive Director.
  • In this position, Glueck will lead PBPC’s advocacy for a shift toward a more circular bioeconomy through greater adoption of renewable, plant-based materials.
  • “James’ expertise and commitment to advanced bioproducts is impressive and we’re thrilled to have him join PBPC,” said Acting Executive Director Jamaica Gayle.
  • Glueck has also worked for Senator Mike Johanns, Bunge Noth America, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Canadian Hearing Services Awards Record Number of Scholarships for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students for the 2023-2024 Academic Year

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) is thrilled to announce that it has awarded an unprecedented 26 post-secondary scholarships to Deaf and hard of hearing Canadian students for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) is thrilled to announce that it has awarded an unprecedented 26 post-secondary scholarships to Deaf and hard of hearing Canadian students for the 2023-2024 academic year.
  • These life enhancing bursaries are awarded through the CHS National Scholarship Program, the largest scholarship program in Canada that exclusively supports Deaf and hard of hearing students.
  • “Since Canadian Hearing Services launched its National Scholarship Program in 2017, we have provided an incredible 133 scholarships to 60 individual students across our country!
  • We are extremely privileged to be able to make such a significant impact to the lives of so many deserving Deaf and hard of hearing students,” says Julia N. Dumanian, President & Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Hearing Services.

ARHT Media Announces Q2 2023 Operating Results

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Revenue for Q2 2023 was $2.1M compared to $2.0M for Q2 2022, a 3% increase.

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  • Revenue for Q2 2023 was $2.1M compared to $2.0M for Q2 2022, a 3% increase.
  • Q2 2023 Net loss of $2.1M vs $1.8M in Q2 2022 primarily due to increased headcount as the Company continues to invest for growth.
  • Events included presentations by senior executives including the CEO who posted on social media on the ARHT Capsule display.
  • “Q2 2023 was a pivotal quarter for ARHT Media as numerous enterprise organizations are testing ARHT’s permanent displays in an effort to save money, reduce travel and attract audiences.

Concerned Shareholders of Cano Health Condemn the Board’s Egregious Conduct and Unwillingness to Accept a Resounding Rebuke at the 2023 Annual Meeting

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Monday, July 17, 2023

The three of us hold an approximately 35% equity stake in Cano, making our Group the largest stockholder of the Company.

Key Points: 
  • The three of us hold an approximately 35% equity stake in Cano, making our Group the largest stockholder of the Company.
  • We encourage Mark Kent, Cano’s interim Chief Executive Officer, and his team to focus on achieving efficiencies, eliminating excesses and executing a more focused strategy.
  • The Board has disregarded the unambiguous results of the Annual Meeting, where more than 82% of the votes cast WITHHELD support for Dr. Alan Muney and Kim Rivera.
  • The Board continues to keep in place Sol Trujillo as Chairman and Angel Morales as Chair of the Audit Committee.

Lucy Rutishauser Named as One of 50 Women to Watch for Boards

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Lucy Rutishauser, Sinclair’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named as one of “50 Women to Watch for Boards” by the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization 50/50 Women on Boards, which seeks to empower female executives seeking to pursue a corporate board seat.

Key Points: 
  • Lucy Rutishauser, Sinclair’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named as one of “50 Women to Watch for Boards” by the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization 50/50 Women on Boards, which seeks to empower female executives seeking to pursue a corporate board seat.
  • “This is an incredible honor to be selected as one of ‘50 Women to Watch’ for board opportunities,” expressed Ms. Rutishauser.
  • The inaugural 50 Women to Watch for Boards finalists were carefully selected by 50/50 Women on Boards based on rigorous criteria, including primary expertise, suitability for board committee service, resume, short essay answers, and video submissions.
  • For the full list of 50 Women to Watch for Boards, visit: https://5050wob.com/finalists-overview/

National Braille Press Announces Touch of Genius Prize Winner Paige Connect

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

BOSTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Braille Press (NBP) announced today that the 2023 winner of the Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation is Gregory Hargraves who, along with the Paige team, created Paige Connect. The Touch of Genius Prize competition attracts ideas from inventors around the globe who seek to improve the lives of people who are blind and have low-vision. The winner of the competition receives $10,000.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Braille Press (NBP) announced today that the 2023 winner of the Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation is Gregory Hargraves who, along with the Paige team, created Paige Connect .
  • The Touch of Genius Prize competition attracts ideas from inventors around the globe who seek to improve the lives of people who are blind and have low-vision.
  • Paige Connect was invented by Hargraves alongside four other recent engineering graduates from Imperial College London (Carolina Gomes, Nina Rimsky, Sergio Gosalvez, Nina Moutonnet).
  • The Touch of Genius Prize attracts innovators from around the world in the fields of education, technology, engineering, graphics, and literacy.

Nidec Receives the Investigation Report by the External Investigation Committee

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Committee Chair: Mr. Daisuke Yuki (Attorney and Certified Fraud Examiner, Nozomi Sogo Attorneys at Law)

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  • Committee Chair: Mr. Daisuke Yuki (Attorney and Certified Fraud Examiner, Nozomi Sogo Attorneys at Law)
    Each committee member has no special interest with Nidec group.
  • The outline of the investigation report received from the External Investigation Committee is as follows.
  • The reason why this Matter was conducted in violation of the regulations on the distributable amount is found as follows;
    Insufficient knowledge and awareness, etc.
  • Nidec will take measures to prevent recurrence based on the proposals of the External Investigation Committee and work to further improve Company’s corporate governance.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2023 AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION (AAF) ADMERICA NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Helen Lin, Chief Digital Officer at Publicis Groupe, Named 2023-24 Board Chair; Jack Bamberger, Global Chief Revenue Officer at Captify, Elected Vice Chair

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  • Helen Lin, Chief Digital Officer at Publicis Groupe, Named 2023-24 Board Chair; Jack Bamberger, Global Chief Revenue Officer at Captify, Elected Vice Chair
    WASHINGTON, June 6, 2023 The American Advertising Federation (AAF) hosted its annual ADMERICA National Conference in St. Louis, MO, June 1-June 4.
  • At a National Gala, hosted by EMMY winner and two-time NAACP Image Award recipient Loni Love, winners of this year's American Advertising Awards were announced.
  • Said David Campbell, Chair of the National American Advertising Awards Committee, "Entrants continue to up their game each year.
  • The next ADMERICA conference will take place in Salt Lake City, UT, beginning June 2, 2024.

Nidec announces interim dividends and the Company's share repurchase for the previous fiscal year were in excess of the distributable amount

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Nidec Corporation (TOKYO: 6594) (OTC US: NJDCY) (the “Nidec” or the "Company") resolved at a meeting of its Board of Directors held on October 24, 2022 to pay an interim dividend of 35 yen per share (the "Interim Dividend").

Key Points: 
  • Nidec Corporation (TOKYO: 6594) (OTC US: NJDCY) (the “Nidec” or the "Company") resolved at a meeting of its Board of Directors held on October 24, 2022 to pay an interim dividend of 35 yen per share (the "Interim Dividend").
  • In response to this situation, the Company has decided to conduct external investigations by outside attorneys as described below.
  • The Company shall not request its shareholders for the return of the Interim Dividend already paid.
  • As a result of the investigation, the facts revealed and other relevant information will be disclosed as soon as they are reported.

CREDITORS' COMMITTEE REPPED BY PSZJ FILES MOTION TO DISMISS DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE'S BANKRUPTCY

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

After two and half years of bankruptcy, the DRC has no likelihood of successfully confirming a consensual reorganization plan.

Key Points: 
  • After two and half years of bankruptcy, the DRC has no likelihood of successfully confirming a consensual reorganization plan.
  • The Committee's motion states that DRC cannot confirm the plan it has proposed and will not propose a plan it can confirm.
  • The Committee is represented by Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP ("PSZJ").
  • The Committee filed its motion to dismiss to attempt to stop DRC's litigation tactics and to instead finally give Survivors their day in New York Courts," said James Stang of PSZJ, bankruptcy counsel to the Committee.