Monday, January 31, 2022

Tech+IP Advises on $600M Sale of BlackBerry Patents and Related Assets


Largest PE-backed patent deal in history


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

NASA Awards Multiple Construction Contracts


WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded 12 construction contracts for work to be performed predominantly at the agency's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Virginia, and at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.

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

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Statement on the Drawings of Swastikas at Union Station

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.”

Greenland Must End Narwhal Hunt to Save Populations from Imminent Extinction

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 MĂște 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

Friday, January 28, 2022

UNCF Presents: A Fireside Chat with NBA All-Star and HBCU Supporter Chris Paul

Special event will be livestreamed


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

Pending Home Sales Slide 3.8% in December

Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Key Highlights

  • Contract signings were 3.8% lower in December from the prior month.
  • Contract signings were down across all regions compared to the prior month and one year ago. 
  • Existing-home sales are expected to decline by 2.8% in 2022, and home prices are expected to move higher by 5.1% due to the ongoing housing shortage, even as builders ramp up production. 

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

New MissionSquare Research Institute Survey Finds More than Half of State and Local Government Employees Contemplating Leaving Their Jobs Due to the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

“We’re teetering on the brink of a public sector workforce crisis”


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

Privia Health Launches Three New Accountable Care Organizations

  • Launched Three New ACOs in Maryland, Florida and Tennessee
  • Transitions Four of its Existing ACOs to the MSSP Enhanced Track
  • Privia ACOs now include 1,900+ Independent Providers Serving 168,000+ Medicare Beneficiaries in Medicare Shared Savings Program

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

JAPAN TACKLES CLEAN ENERGY FROM SPACE

Illustration of Japan's experimental space solar power design. Credit: J Spacesystems

Tokyo commits to space solar power demonstration by 2025

Space solar power has the potential to deliver enormous quantities of clean, carbon-free energy to the people of Earth every day, 365 days a year”
— Dale Skran, NSS COO

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

Thursday, January 27, 2022

IFIC Study Serves Up Reality Check on Serving, Portion Sizes

Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We’ve all seen “serving size” listed at the top of the Nutrition Facts label. But what exactly does that mean? What about the term “portion size”? The International Food Information Council (IFIC) has conducted a new survey to gauge how much consumers know — and, importantly, whether they know the difference.

Portion Vs Serving Size: What’s the Difference?

The “Understanding Portion and Serving Sizes” survey of 1,000 U.S. adults first

New Report Illuminates How Local Governments are Leveraging AmeriCorps, Service Year Programs as Key Strategy to Tackle Emerging Needs

Timely toolkit provides current case studies of how governors, state legislators, mayors, and municipal leaders rely on national service members and organizations to get things done


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

CFCNCA sees Outstanding Success with 2021 Combined Federal Campaign

Federal employees and retirees pledged over $37.3 million and 42,800 volunteer hours


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

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

CHD Points Out Potential Human Health Risks From 5G Rollout

Recent reactions from airlines underscore the potential for harm with this technology


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

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

EFI Encourages the Ag Industry to Celebrate Farmworker Awareness Week

Greenhouse farmworker with Farmworker Awareness Week logo

EFI's communication toolkit contains key messages and graphics.

Farmworker Awareness Week Logo

EFI's communication toolkit contains key messages and graphics.

Free Communications Toolkit Helps to Highlight Farmworkers as #AlwaysEssential

The men and women of agriculture and the food industry bring a level of skilled professionalism that is truly essential and should be valued and celebrated by every consumer.”
— LeAnne Ruzzamenti, director of marketing communications, EFI

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

5th Annual “Wow! Or Yeow?!: FDA Outlook for 2022 and Beyond” FREE Webinar

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

UNCF, The Steve Fund Partner to host Mental Well-Being Conference

Addressing HBCU and PBI student mental health


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

Adventure Dental Offering Free Appointments For Uninsured Kansas Children As Part Of National Give Kids A Smile Program


WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Access to affordable dental services for children continues to be an under met need in the United States. Lower-income and minority children are far less likely to have routine dental checkups and suffer disproportionate rates of tooth decay with 80 percent of cavities in permanent teeth impacting just 25 percent of U.S. children. That’s why Adventure Dental & Vision, a leading provider of high-quality dental and vision care for children is participating in the National Give Kids a Smile program, a signature event of the American Dental Association which offers care to

Saturday, January 22, 2022

Genser Energy Launches Relief Fund for Victims of Deadly Ghana Explosion

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.

Friday, January 21, 2022

U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Forward Announce Launch of the “Small Business Digital Alliance”


New Venture Will Convene Major Tech Companies, Players to Provide Small Businesses Free Access to Tools to Expand E-Commerce Footprint


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

Rogue One Adds New Board Member and Executive to Leadership Team


WASHINGTON, DC, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogue One, Inc. (OTC Pink: ROAG) is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its Board of Directors and executive leadership team, Mr. Lavert Phillips. Mr. Phillips, a 20-year wine, beer and spirit industry veteran and entrepreneur will not only join the board of directors of Rogue One, Inc. but he will also serve as the president of CapCity Beverage, LLC, the Company’s U.S. import and wholesale division. Mr. Phillips has served in executive leadership roles with some of the industry’s leading companies including Miller-Coors, Diageo, Southern Wine and Spirits and most recently, Republic National Distribution Corporation, the country’s second-largest distributor of wine and spirits where he was the Washington DC area Division Director for the Pernod-Ricard On and Off Premise sales teams. 

Mr. Phillips will add valuable insight and critical resources to support the overall

Thursday, January 13, 2022

District of Columbia January 13th-19th Forecast

Rest Of Today

Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Friday Night

Monday, January 10, 2022

The Dangers of Treadmills for Kids: Hazel’s Story


Three-year-old Hazel and her mom, Sarah Beckman, after Hazel suffered a serious burn injury from a treadmill in October 2021. Credit: The Beckman family


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

CBS NEWS ANNOUNCES WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP

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

Saturday, January 8, 2022

Wellness, Nostalgia, Innovation and New Views of Sustainability Are Among the Food Trends for 2022

Washington, D.C. Jan. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As we enter the new year and the world begins year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves in a decade that proves the adage, “The only constant is change.” The food system is hardly immune to turmoil.

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

Friday, January 7, 2022

Army and NOAA to advance Endangered Species Act consultations

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

Thursday, January 6, 2022

District of Columbia January 7th-12th Forecast

 Tonight

Snow. Snow may be heavy at times after midnight. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Lows in the mid 20s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, increasing to north 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

Friday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Friday Night

Clear. Lows around 16. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Navy SEALS Win Preliminary Injunction Against Vaccine Mandates; CHD Applauds Their Continued Fight to Protect the Freedoms of All Americans, on the Battlefield and in the Courts


Washington, DC, Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday, federal judge Reed O'Connor prevented the U.S. Department of Defense from punishing a group of 35 Navy SEALs and other special military forces members who have opted not to receive COVID vaccines for religious reasons.

In response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of the service members in October of

Hausfeld announces seven senior promotions globally


WASHINGTON, Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Hausfeld announced four partner, three counsel and seven senior associate promotions across the United States and Europe.

Partner promotions

Sarah LaFreniere, Samantha Stein, Simon Bishop, and Tim Brown have been invited to join the partnership.

In Washington, DC, Sarah LaFreniere’s practice focuses on antitrust and complex

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

CDC Recommends Pfizer Booster at 5 Months, Additional Primary Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Children

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

Monday, January 3, 2022

Online Parenting Communities Pulled Closer to Extreme Groups Spreading Misinformation During COVID-19 Pandemic


New research shows how potentially dangerous misinformation can spread and why Facebook’s efforts to control that spread is not working


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 Experts Available to Discuss Topics Related to Anniversary of Jan. 6 Attack

WASHINGTON (Jan. 3, 2022)—As the one year anniversary of the historic attack on the United States Capitol approaches, many are questioning the current state of democracy in the U.S. George Washington University has experts available to discuss various aspects of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, as well as what has changed in the year since.


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

America's Beloved Pastime Revisited

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

In Whispers of the Gods, bestselling author Peter Golenbock brings to life baseball greats from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s through timeless stories told straight from the players themselves. ”
— Rowman & Littlefield

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