Chief Anthony Morales Expresses Opposition to Gondola Construction in Los Angeles

 Chief Anthony Morales of the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrieleno Tongva has officially voiced his opposition to the proposed construction of a gondola in Los Angeles, citing concerns over its environmental impact and potential disruption to working class communities and historic landmarks.

The proposed gondola project includes plans for a first loading station near the historic Olvera Street, a significant cultural hub and the ancestral village of Yaagna of the first people of Los Angeles, the Gabrieleno/Tongva Tribe. Chief Anthony Morales strongly believes that the construction of the gondola in this area would not only disrupt the historic and cultural significance of Olvera Street but also cause irreparable harm to the surrounding neighborhoods, including El Pueblo, Chinatown, Solano Canyon, and Echo Park.

Chief Anthony Morales emphasizes the importance of preserving the heritage and integrity of these communities, which hold deep historical ties to the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrieleno/Tongva. The gondola’s construction would not only threaten the physical landscape but also jeopardize the cultural heritage and identity of these neighborhoods.

Furthermore, Chief Anthony Morales highlights the impact of the gondola on Los Angeles State Park, a site in which the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians was involved in the original opening and blessing. The construction of the gondola would disrupt this sacred land, further encroaching upon the ancestral and historic territories of the tribe.

In light of these concerns, Chief Anthony Morales calls for a reconsideration of the proposed gondola project and urges city officials to prioritize the preservation of the environment, our delicate cultural heritage, and well-being of the affected communities.

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Hong Kong – “The Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address” available to public on Wednesday

“The Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address” available to public on Wednesday

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     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, will release “The Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address” on Wednesday (October 25).
 
     The full text of the Policy Address will be released at www.policyaddress.gov.hk after the Chief Executive has completed his speech.
 
     Copies of the Policy Address and other related publications will be available for public collection from the time the Chief Executive has completed his speech at the 20 Home Affairs Enquiry Centres (HAECs) of the Home Affairs Department (HAD). Please browse the HAD website (www.had.gov.hk/en/public_services/public_enquiry_services/ctec.htm) for the opening hours of the HAECs.
 
     Leaflets containing the highlights of the Policy Address will also be available at the following places:
 
* 16 government office buildings:
 
Queensway Government Offices, Admiralty
Immigration Tower, Wan Chai
Revenue Tower, Wan Chai
Wanchai Tower, Wan Chai
North Point Government Offices
Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices
Ho Man Tin Government Offices
Lai Chi Kok Government Offices
Mongkok Government Offices
Trade and Industry Tower, Kowloon City
To Kwa Wan Market and Government Offices
West Kowloon Government Offices, Yau Ma Tei
Sha Tin Government Offices
Tai Hing Government Offices, Tuen Mun
Tai Po Government Offices
Tsuen Wan Government Offices
 
* Seven major public libraries:
 
Hong Kong Central Library, Causeway Bay
City Hall Public Library, Central
Kowloon Public Library, Kowloon City
Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library, Yuen Long
Sha Tin Public Library
Tsuen Wan Public Library
Tuen Mun Public Library
 
* 61 shopping centres in public housing estates:
 
Hong Kong
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Siu Sai Wan Plaza, Chai Wan
Wan Tsui Shopping Centre, Chai Wan
Oi Tung Shopping Centre, Shau Kei Wan
Hing Tung Shopping Centre, Shau Kei Wan
Stanley Plaza, Stanley
Wah Fu (II) Commercial Complex, Aberdeen
Shek Pai Wan Shopping Centre, Aberdeen
 
Kowloon
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Lei Yue Mun Plaza, Yau Tong
Yau Lai Shopping Centre, Yau Tong
Kai Tin Shopping Centre, Lam Tin
Tsui Ping North Shopping Circuit, Kwun Tong
Shun Lee Commercial Centre, Kwun Tong
On Kay Commercial Centre, Ngau Tau Kok
Lok Wah Commercial Centre, Ngau Tau Kok
Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre, Sau Mau Ping
Tsz Wan Shan Shopping Centre, Tsz Wan Shan
Choi Wan Commercial Complex, Ngau Chi Wan
Chuk Yuen Plaza, Wong Tai Sin
Temple Mall South, Wong Tai Sin
Fung Tak Shopping Centre, Diamond Hill
Lok Fu Place, Wang Tau Hom
Shek Kip Mei Shopping Centre, Sham Shui Po
Hoi Fu Shopping Centre, Mong Kok
Oi Man Plaza, Ho Man Tin
Homantin Plaza, Ho Man Tin
 
New Territories East
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Choi Yuen Plaza, Sheung Shui
Ching Ho Shopping Centre, Sheung Shui
Fu Shin Shopping Centre, Tai Po
Tai Wo Plaza, Tai Po
Heng On Commercial Centre, Ma On Shan
Yan On Shopping Centre, Ma On Shan
Mei Tin Shopping Centre, Sha Tin
Hin Keng Shopping Centre, Sha Tin
Kwong Yuen Shopping Centre, Sha Tin
Sha Kok Commercial Centre, Sha Tin
Mei Lam Commercial Centre, Sha Tin
Wo Che Plaza, Sha Tin
Pok Hong Shopping Centre, Sha Tin
Yue Tin Court Commercial Centre, Sha Tin
Shui Chuen O Plaza, Sha Tin
Shek Mun Shopping Centre, Sha Tin
Queens Hill Shopping Centre, Fanling
TKO Gateway, Tseung Kwan O
Po Lam Shopping Centre, Tseung Kwan O
TKO Spot, Tseung Kwan O
 
New Territories West and Islands
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T Town, Tin Shui Wai
Tin Shui Shopping Centre, Tin Shui Wai
Tin Yan Shopping Centre, Tin Shui Wai
Tin Ching Shopping Centre, Tin Shui Wai
Long Ping Commercial Centre, Yuen Long
Long Shin Shopping Centre, Yuen Long
Butterfly Plaza, Tuen Mun
Leung King Plaza, Tuen Mun
Tai Hing Commercial Centre, Tuen Mun
Siu Hong Commercial Centre, Tuen Mun
Yan Tin Shopping Centre, Tuen Mun
Hung Fuk Shopping Centre, Hung Shui Kiu
Cheung Fat Plaza, Tsing Yi
Lei Muk Shue Shopping Centre, Tsuen Wan
Kwai Chung Shopping Centre, Kwai Chung
Fu Tung Plaza, Tung Chung
 
     The public can watch the live broadcast of the delivery of the speech by the Chief Executive in the Legislative Council and the press conference with a simple click into the Policy Address webpage (www.policyaddress.gov.hk).
 
     They can also access “The Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address” webpage through the e-Stations located at the 20 HAECs in the 18 Districts.

Chief Guest CE. Shreekant Patil, Founder PARENTNashik, Inspires Students at Gokhale Education Society Engineering College Event, Gurudakshina Hall, Nashik

 Gokhale Education Society Engineering College (GESCOE) recently hosted a special event to inaugurate the new building named Gurudakshina. The event witnessed the esteemed presence of CE Shreekant Patil, Mentor at Startup India, who graced the occasion as the first chief guest. As a member of the advisory committee at the startup cell of GESCOE, Shreekant Patil delivered an engaging speech focused on empowering students with essential skills for career development, entrepreneurship, and startup initiatives. The event saw a gathering of faculty members, students, and esteemed guests who eagerly listened to Shreekant’s words of wisdom. Known for his friendly and approachable nature, Shreekant Patil captivated the audience with his gentle yet influential style of guidance. Their speech revolved around a ten-point framework aimed at upgrading skills among students, enabling them to thrive in today’s dynamic professional world. During the event, Shreekant Patil emphasized the importance of fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation within the college community. As a member of the advisory committee at the startup cell of GESCOE, they expressed their commitment to nurturing and supporting the growth of startups emerging from the college. Principal Dr. Kulkarni, Dr. Agnihotri, and Dr. Poonam Chaudhari were present at the event and extended his heartfelt gratitude to Shreekant Patil for his invaluable contribution. They mentioned that Shreekant Patil’s vast experience and expertise would prove instrumental in guiding and inspiring students to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. The event concluded on a high note, leaving a lasting impression on all attendees. The motivation and insights shared by Shreekant Patil will undoubtedly shape the journeys of many future entrepreneurs and professionals emerging from Gokhale Education Society Engineering College.

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Mattel Announces Departure of Richard Dickson, President and Chief Operating Officer. Lisa McKnight and Josh Silverman Promoted to EVP and Chief Brand Officer and EVP and Chief Franchise Officer, respectively. Chris Down Promoted to EVP and Chief Design Officer.

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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that Richard Dickson, President and Chief Operating Officer, will step down from his position with the Company effective August 3, 2023 to take the role of president and chief executive officer at another public company.

The company has promoted Lisa McKnight to Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, overseeing all of Mattels toy categories and global brands, as well as design and development. Josh Silverman has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Franchise Officer. His role has expanded to include leadership of digital gaming and licensed entertainment, in addition to global consumer products, publishing, promotions, and location-based entertainment, as well as franchise management. Both executives will assume Dicksons responsibilities and report to Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mattel. The company has also promoted Chris Down to Executive Vice President and Chief Design Officer, reporting to McKnight.

Kreiz said: On behalf of our Board and everyone at Mattel, I thank Richard for his tremendous contributions. Among his many achievements, Richard has led the growth of some of the worlds most iconic and purpose-driven brands. I am personally grateful for the friendship, the partnership, and for his work in developing and growing the best brand and franchise team in the business today. We wish Richard great success in his new role.

Kreiz continued: Our strong and talented leadership team and the entire brand management organization are in an excellent position to continue to execute our strategy to grow our IP-driven toy business and expand our entertainment offering. Following the incredibly successful Barbie movie release, we look forward to further capitalizing on the many exciting opportunities to capture the full value of our iconic brands outside the toy aisle.

Dickson said: Mattel is a remarkable company that is heading into an exciting new era. Im immensely proud of the work we did together driving brand purpose, design innovation, cultural relevance, and executional excellence. I thank Ynon, the Board, the leadership team, and the entire Mattel organization for their partnership and the incredible work we did together. It has been an inspiring journey and a true honor to be part of this amazing community and company.

Lisa McKnight has held senior leadership positions at Mattel for nearly 25 years and has been the global head of Barbie since 2016 and Dolls since 2019. In this role she has led the transformation of Barbie and has driven significant portfolio expansion. Under her leadership, Barbie was the #1 Global Toy Property for 2020 and 2021 and the #1 Global Doll Property for 2020 through 2022, per Circana. She also led the successful relaunch of Monster High and played a key role in winning back the licensing rights to Disney Princess and Disney Frozen franchises. McKnight was recently recognized as one of the top brand marketers in the world by Forbes.

McKnight said: It is an honor to oversee brands, products, and partnerships that are rooted in purpose and help children explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. I could not be prouder to lead this exciting next chapter of our iconic portfolio of brands with the best talent in the industry.

Josh Silverman joined Mattel in 2022 as Global Head of Consumer Products and Chief Franchise Officer, following 20 years in leadership roles with The Walt Disney Company and Marvel. Since joining Mattel, he has expanded the companys consumer products and publishing businesses, as well as live and location-based entertainment such as the World of Barbie traveling exhibit, Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live, and the upcoming Mattel Adventure Park. Most notably, Silverman oversaw the execution of more than 165 consumer products partnerships and retail tie-ins related to the Barbie movie. He is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished executives in the consumer products industry.

Silverman said: We have only begun to capture the tremendous commercial opportunity in Mattels world-class portfolio of IP. I am thrilled to take on this expanded role at such an exciting time in our growth as an IP-driven, high-performing toy company. I look forward to continuing to complement our incredible toy business by extending and deepening the emotional connection to Mattel brands, franchises, and characters for fans around the world.

Chris Down has been a key leader in his 18 years with the company, and 30 years in the toy industry overall. He was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Design Officer in 2019 leading Mattels global design and product development. He previously held senior creative and leadership roles including General Manager of Vehicles and Hot Wheels. Downs experience spans a range of functions, brands, and categories at Mattel, as well as prior leadership positions at Hasbro and Atari Interactive.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of childrens and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. Founded in 1945, we operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains a number of forward-looking statements, which are statements that relate to the future and are, by their nature, uncertain. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. The use of words such as anticipates, expects, intends, plans, projects, looks forward, confident that, believes, and targeted, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available operating, financial, economic and other information and assumptions, and are subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors, many of which are beyond Mattels control, could cause actual future results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Specific factors that might cause such a difference are described in Mattels periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Risk Factors section of Mattels Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as well as in Mattels other public statements. Mattel does not update forward-looking statements and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law.

Chief Executive succession process

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The board of directors (the Board) of BT Group plc (BT Group) announces that Chief Executive Philip Jansen has informed the Board that at an appropriate moment over the next 12 months he intends to step down from his role.

In preparation for this, the Nominations Committee of the Board has been conducting a formal succession process.

Adam Crozier, BT Group Chairman said: Philip has done an excellent job in his time at BT and the Board is fully supportive of our long-term strategy which he and his team are pursuing. Whilst we are still in the early years of that transformation we are on track to deliver.

The succession process to replace Philip is something that the Board was well prepared for. All appropriate candidates are being considered and we expect to be able to update the market on progress over the course of the summer. In the meantime, it is business as usual, and we are focused on executing our plans and delivering for all our stakeholders.

Philip Jansen, Group Chief Executive said: Weve made a lot of progress over the last four and half years and Im proud of what weve achieved to date. Were investing heavily in both BTs and the UKs future. Were building like fury, have now passed over 11m homes with fibre, have got 5G service to 68% of the country and our customer service is much improved. This is creating a much stronger BT Group which is starting to drive growth for both investors and the UK. But theres a lot more to do and I am fully committed to driving the business forward until I hand over to my successor.

About BT Group

BT Group is the UKs leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications and related secure digital products, solutions and services. We also provide managed telecommunications, security and network and IT infrastructure services to customers across 180 countries.

BT Group consists of three customer-facing units: Consumer serves individuals and families in the UK; Business* covers companies and public services in the UK and internationally; Openreach is an independently governed, wholly owned subsidiary wholesaling fixed access infrastructure services to its customers – over 650 communication providers across the UK.

British Telecommunications plc is a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

For more information, visitwww.bt.com/about

*Business was formed on 1 January 2023 from the combination of the former Enterprise and Global units. It commenced reporting as a single unit from 1 April 2023, with pro forma reporting information to be produced ahead of BT Groups Q1 FY24 results.