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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech+IP, a boutique advisory firm focused on advanced technology and patent transactions, based in the Washington DC area and San Francisco, CA (www.techip.cc), served as BlackBerry Limited's (NYSE:BB; TSX: BB) exclusive financial and transaction advisor in connection with a transaction of BlackBerry IP Licensing assets here.
The US$ 600M transaction, involving the sale of over 35,000 BlackBerry patents and
Each contractor has been awarded an 8(a) small business set-aside, indefinite delivery/indefinite-quantity contract that will be accessed using firm-fixed price task
Washington, DC – Today, in response to the drawings of swastikas found at Union Station, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the following statement:
“This morning, commuters in the District of Columbia were met with the disturbing sight of swastikas drawn on our historic Union Station. This symbol of hate displayed in our city is both shocking and unsettling, particularly on the heels of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Amtrak Police Department, which has primary jurisdiction in the investigation, is working with the Metropolitan Police Department to investigate the incident, and Union Station currently has a team of experts working diligently to remove the graffiti from the historic granite. This antisemitic and hateful symbol has no place in our city, and we stand united with the members of our Jewish community against anti-Semitism in all its forms.”
30+ Conservation Organizations Urge Greenland to Cancel Narwhal Hunting Quotas
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Naalakkersuisut (Greenland’s government) must immediately cancel narwhal hunting quotas for Southeast Greenland or risk losing three populations of these whales forever, according to a letter delivered yesterday to Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede on behalf of the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and more than 30 other animal protection and conservation organizations representing tens of millions of citizens around the globe.
Despite the recent adoption by Naalakkersuisut of meaningful conservation measures to help preserve the fragile Arctic environment, such as banning uranium mining and
Washington, Jan. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 28, 2022)—UNCF (United Negro College Fund) today announced a fireside chat to be hosted Wednesday, Feb. 2 by UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax with Chris Paul, National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star and advocate for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) on the campus of Clark Atlanta University.
The fireside chat will address Mr. Paul’s work spreading awareness of and securing equity for HBCUs and Black businesses. The discussion will include Atlanta University Center (AUC) students and will be livestreamed on UNCF’s Facebook page. Because of
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Pending home sales fell in December, denoting two straight months of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All four major U.S. regions posted both
Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As state and local governments face unprecedented workforce shortages, an alarming number of public sector employees say they are considering leaving their jobs. A new MissionSquare Research Institute survey finds more than half (52%) of public sector workers are inclined to leave their jobs voluntarily – whether to change jobs, retire, or leave the workforce entirely – driven largely by burnout and compensation issues.
This research comes as the highly infectious omicron variant is putting even more
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Privia Health Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVA), today announced it has launched three new Accountable Care Organizations (“ACOs”) in Maryland, Florida and Tennessee, each of which are participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (“MSSP”). This expands the total number of Privia-owned ACOs to seven, including its existing ACOs in Georgia, Gulf Coast Texas, North Texas and Virginia.
Effective January 1, 2022, the Privia ACOs (collectively “Privia Quality Network”) will
Illustration of Japan's experimental space solar power design. Credit: J Spacesystems
Tokyo commits to space solar power demonstration by 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C., US, January 26, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Space Society (NSS) strongly supports Japan’s updated plan for space solar power, which calls for a low Earth orbit demonstration of a space solar power system that will use an orbiting satellite to generate power from the sun and send it back to Earth by 2025. This will be the first-ever technical demonstration of space solar power transmitted back to Earth, which can ultimately provide limitless, clean energy, and help to wean society from polluting fossil fuels.
“Space solar power has the potential to deliver enormous quantities of clean, carbon-free
Portion Vs Serving Size: What’s the Difference?
The “Understanding Portion and Serving Sizes” survey of 1,000 U.S. adults first
Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report from America’s Service Commissions, AmeriCorps, and Service Year Alliance, Expanding Service Years in States and Local Communities, highlights the power and potential of expanding national service in towns, cities, and states across America as the nation faces the difficult challenge of recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Responding to both the public health and economic crises caused by the
Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) is celebrating another successful campaign thanks to generous federal employees and retirees who pledged in the Washington metropolitan area’s 2021 annual charitable giving program, which concluded on Jan. 15th.
Though a few pledges remain outstanding, the current total comes in over $37.3 million. The amount raised exceeds the goal of $35 million and the amount raised in the
Washington, DC, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, several international airlines cancelled flights to the U.S. following Verizon’s and AT&T’s rollout of 5G. Dubai’s Emirates Airlines suspended flights to major cities including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Newark, Orlando, San Francisco and Seattle. In a CNN interview, the president of Emirates Airlines stated that the deployment of 5G is
EFI's communication toolkit contains key messages and graphics.
EFI's communication toolkit contains key messages and graphics.
Free Communications Toolkit Helps to Highlight Farmworkers as #AlwaysEssential
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, is once again celebrating National Farmworker Awareness Week by encouraging growers, agricultural associations, state agriculture agencies, food companies, retailers and consumers to share messages honoring the farmworkers who give Americans access to high-quality, fresh and safe food every day of the year.
Farmworker Awareness Week is a designated
opportunity for communities to bring attention to the millions of essential workers who grow, care for, harvest, pack and ship agricultural products. It highlights the important and #AlwaysEssential contributions they make to the food supply chain. This commemorative week is observed March 25-31, and everyone in the supply chain can participate by sharing the key messages and graphics provided in EFI’s free communications toolkit available at www.equitablefood.org/FWAWtoolkit.
The past two years have brought growing awareness of the reality of essential workers and
All Star panel will hold a wide-ranging discussion and entertain audience questions on Friday, January 28, 2022, from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm EST.
UNITED STATES, January 25, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The “Wow! or Yeow?!” webinar was first held on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2017, to discuss whether the outlook for drug development in the coming year might be amazing (Wow!) or unexpectedly painful (Yeow?!). Join us on January 28, 2022 from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm EST for the 5th edition, as an all-star panel reviews FDA developments from the past year and looks ahead to the next. No longer focusing just on drugs, the panel will survey the entire FDA landscape—ranging from devices, digital technology, and vaccines to nutritional products. With FDA in the news daily, everyone in the life sciences can benefit from the packed session, which will include a “Lightening Round” and audience Q&A.
PLEASE CLICK HERE* TO REGISTER FOR FREE.
Registrants will automatically receive a link to the webinar recording when it is
Washington D.C., Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and The Steve Fund are proudly hosting Unapologetically Whole: Living You Best Mental Health Life, a conference for historically Black college and university (HBCU) students that promotes mental well-being. The event is sponsored by Peloton through its partnership with The Steve Fund, and Blue Shield of California's BlueSky initiative which provides resources for youth, families, educators and caregivers to promote emotional well-being for youth.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and heightened racial tensions across the United
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Genser Energy extends its heartfelt condolences to the victims, families and loved ones of those affected by the explosion in Apiate (Bogoso), Ghana on January 20, 2022. We will do everything in our capacity to ensure our friends in the community recover as quickly as possible.
As a leading private sector enterprise in the Western Region of Ghana, our operational mission has always been about putting the community first. Upon learning of the tragedy, Genser Energy immediately engaged with the traditional leaders in Apiate to determine the most urgent humanitarian needs and to see how we can be of assistance.
Our first aid delivery is scheduled to arrive on Friday. It consists of mattresses, blankets, food items, sanitary products, medical supplies, clothing and potable water. Additionally, Genser Energy has set up a fundraiser with matching funds to help build back the community.
We will continue to be of service to the people of Apiate in their reconstruction efforts. Our hearts and prayers are with all those suffering and grieving, and we wish those injured a swift recovery.
Washington, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Business Forward, Inc., a non-profit organization working with small business leaders in support of policies promoting America’s economic competitiveness, announced the launch of the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA). A joint public-private co-sponsorship, the SBDA will connect small businesses with critical tech resources to start and expand their e-commerce business to scale for success. The new initiative will also feature a series of free briefings and training to help small businesses access and utilize these digital tools to reach new markets, find diverse talent, improve operations, and raise capital.
Beyond access to technical skills development and tools, the SBDA will play a
Mr. Phillips will add valuable insight and critical resources to support the overall
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The new year brings resolutions, and at the top of many lists are dieting and exercising. But, buying a treadmill to reach your goal comes with risks. It’s something 3-year-old Hazel Beckman’s family knows far too well.
In October 2021, the Beckman family had just finished dinner at their home in State College, Pennsylvania. Dad Matt Beckman was busy helping their older daughter, 10-year-old Eden, practice the xylophone. Mom Sarah was working on her computer. That’s when she heard what she describes as a “bloody murder scream” from the basement. It was Hazel. Sarah Beckman raced down the steps toward the loud cry, where she found Hazel in tears. She and her 6-year-old brother, Jack, had turned on the family’s treadmill to a high speed. Hazel had been close behind the treadmill, rolling on her belly on a cylinder-shaped bolster
Mark Lima Named VP and Washington Bureau Chief
Mary Hager, Executive Producer of “Face the Nation,” Adds Executive Editor of Politics to Her Role
Matthew Mosk Named Senior Investigative Editorial Director Based in Washington
Headshots Available for Download on ViacomCBS Press Express
CBS News made several key appointments in the Washington bureau today, including naming Mark Lima vice president and Washington bureau chief; appointing Mary Hager, executive producer of FACE THE NATION, to the additional role of executive editor of politics; and naming Matthew Mosk senior investigative editorial director. The news was announced today by Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations.
“We are investing in the future of CBS News by continuing to strengthen
The causes and consequences include persistent disruptions in global supply chains, new perspectives on worker welfare and safety, and a renewed focus on food insecurity. In
Memorandum will advance maintenance of the nation’s infrastructure, reduce permit backlog while ensuring ESA protections
The U.S. Department of Army’s Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (Army Civil Works) and NOAA Administrator have signed a joint resolution memorandum that articulates a national-level clarification on how the effects of projects involving existing structures, such as bulkheads and piers, on listed species and designated critical habitat in Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations are evaluated. The joint resolution memorandum was developed with the assistance of the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
The ESA requires the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to consult with NOAA
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In response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of the service members in October of
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Today, CDC is updating our recommendation for when many people can receive a booster shot, shortening the interval from 6 months to 5 months for people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. This means that people can now receive an mRNA booster shot 5 months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series. The booster interval recommendation for people who received the J&J vaccine (2 months) or the Moderna vaccine (6 months), has not changed.
Additionally, consistent with our prior recommendation for adults, CDC is
WASHINGTON (Jan. 3, 2022) — Parenting communities on Facebook were subject to a powerful misinformation campaign early in the COVID-19 pandemic that pulled them closer to extreme communities and their misinformation, according to a new study published by researchers at the George Washington University.
Previous research has shown that social media feeds the spread of misinformation.
GW Program on Extremism
The GW Program on Extremism keeps a central database of court records related to the events of Jan. 6. The page is updated as additional individuals are charged with criminal activities and new records are introduced into the criminal justice system.
Seamus Hughes, deputy director of the GW Program on Extremism, is a leading expert on
Whispers of the Gods
Author Peter Golenbock
NY Times Best-selling Author's WHISPERS OF THE GODS Brings Us Back To A Golden Era Of Baseball
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 3, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- During a time of inflated salaries, regular owner lockouts and player scandals, baseball fans often long for an era of classic baseball, full of stories of legends like Maris, Musial, Mantle and more.
And who better than best-selling author and baseball historian Peter Golenbock to bring to us those stories of the glory years of America's favorite pastime.
Peter is responsible for writing some of baseball's most beloved and authoritative books on the storied subject including Dynasty: The New York Yankees, 1949-1964;The Bronx Zoo (with Sparky Lyle); Bums: An Oral History of the Brooklyn Dodgers; Balls (with Graig Nettles); Amazin’: The Miraculous History of New York’s Most Beloved Baseball Team; and Idiot: Beating “The Curse” and Enjoying the Game of Life (with Johnny Damon.
In Whispers of the Gods, 10-time NY-Times bestselling author Peter Golenbock brings to
