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Southwest Tennessee Community College Reinstates Mask Mandate
Southwest Tennessee Community College officials reinstated the college’s mask mandate Aug. 4 due to recent developments with the Delta variant and the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County. All students, employees and visitors to Southwest locations are required to wear face... - August 11, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Transform Africa Launches the Rollan College School of Literacy in Malawi
Transform Africa launches the Rollan College School of Literacy in Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa with former Malawi President, Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda. - August 10, 2021 - Courageous!
Southwest Tennessee Community College Eliminates $1.8 Million in Debt for Hundreds of Students Hit Hard by the Pandemic
Southwest Tennessee Community College has paid more than $1.8 million to clear outstanding balances for more than 1,600 eligible students who attended Southwest during the Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters. Southwest funded the unprecedented debt-relief package with U.S. Department... - August 09, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Defense Strategies Institute’s 5th Autonomous Capabilities for DoD Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the Autonomous Capabilities for DoD Summit, taking place this September 15-16, 2021 in National Harbor, Maryland. DSI designed this year’s summit to focus on the theme of “Enhancing Autonomous Systems to Achieve Mission Impact at Scale.” - August 07, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
SouthEast Innovation Institute Aligned for Success to Assist Tech Companies
The SouthEast Innovation Institute (SEII), a not-for-profit 501(c)3 research institute, is uniquely aligned through their partnerships and personnel to help companies identify and acquire government funding. The organization is rapidly growing across the Southeast U.S. to expand technology commercialization for small businesses and align military innovative needs with private commercial interests. - August 06, 2021 - SouthEast Innovation Institute (SEII)
US Navy Selects Onyx Government Services for SeaPort Next Generation IDIQ Vehicle
Onyx GS partners with the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide innovative engineering services and program management to the US Navy, in support of the Warfighter, under the latest SeaPort-NxG contract. - July 29, 2021 - Onyx Government Services
DC Based Activist Firm Awarded NATO Framework Agreement
U.S.-based public affairs firm Agenda today announced that it was awarded a five-year strategic communications framework contract for the second time by The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The new contract green-lights Agenda’s continued delivery of a wide range of communications... - July 28, 2021 - Agenda, LLC
Transform Africa Announces Dr. Rollan Roberts II on South Sudan Delegation
Transform Africa founder, His Excellency Dr. Rollan Roberts, has been appointed to the United States South Sudan Delegation along with former U.S. Ambassadors and Congresspeople to support the stabilization, sustainability and growth of the region. - July 26, 2021 - Courageous!
Center for Adoption Support and Education’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) Program Expands to Support Families in Florida
The Jockey Being Family Foundation (JBF) and Selfless Love Foundation (SLF) have come together to support the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s (C.A.S.E™) efforts to bring its nationally recognized Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) program to Florida. The TAC... - July 26, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Statement from Family of Civil Rights Icon & Mathematics Teacher Bob Moses
With great sadness, the family of Robert Parris Moses announces the passing of our husband, father, friend, and STEM educator. Before his passing, he expressed tremendous gratitude to all who are involved in the struggle for democracy and to those who supported his work to transform the conditions of Black people in our country. Moses was born January 23, 1935, and died the morning of July 25, 2021, in Hollywood, Florida. He was with family and his wife of 52 years, Janet. - July 25, 2021 - Family of Bob Moses
Former City Councilwoman and CEO, Tawnya Morris, Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Southfield, Begins Summer Outreach Events & Gains Major Endorsements
CEO, Mechanical Engineer and former Councilwoman, Tawnya Morris, has launched a strong campaign against an incumbent, for Mayor of Southfield, Michigan. Her summer community campaign kick-off, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, is open to Southfield families and features food, music and games. The event will be held Saturday, July 31st at 12 noon at the Beech Recreation Center in Southfield. - July 17, 2021 - Tawnya Morris
Protecting Our Nation’s Vital Infrastructure at Defense Strategies Institute’s Critical Infrastructure Security Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the Critical Infrastructure Security Summit, occurring this September 22-23 in National Harbor, MD. This year’s Summit will convene senior leaders in a discussion on how we prevent and mitigate attacks against our critical infrastructure to... - July 17, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Enhancing Military Medicine in an Era of Great Power Competition at Defense Strategies Institute’s 3rd Annual Operational Medicine Symposium
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the 3rd annual Operational Medicine Symposium, taking place September 29-30, 2021 in San Antonio, TX. This year’s Symposium will highlight recent advancements in battlefield medicine, including in areas of combat casualty care, medical... - July 17, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
New Legislation Will Help Children and Adults Living with FASD, the Nation’s Most Common and Preventable Developmental Disability
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Amy Klobuchar and Representatives Betty Mccollum and Don Young Introduce the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Respect Act. - July 15, 2021 - Hawaii Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD Action Group
iGrad Partners with HBCU Community Development Action Coalition to Offer Student Financial Wellness Platform to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Development Action Coalition (HBCU CDAC) has partnered with iGrad to launch a financial wellness initiative for students of color. - July 13, 2021 - iGrad
Tampa Crossroads Awarded VA Grant to Continue to Help Veteran Families at Risk of Homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $418 million in grants to more than 260 nonprofit organizations nationwide in June, and Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, is one of the lucky recipients. The grant funding supports Tampa... - July 11, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
UDOT to Sell 14 Surplus Properties July 13-20; SVN Auction Services to Coordinate Online Auction
Government-Owned Land Auction by UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation) - July 07, 2021 - SVN Auctions
RoGallery.com Offers Up Dali’s Paperclip Bust of JFK as Bezos, Musk and Branson Reignite Space Race - Mission Not Possible Without JFK and Operation Paperclip
Billionaires race to space, Salvador Dali's 1965 Work Entitled "Paperclip" Homage to John F. Kennedy offered to collectors, museums and cultural institutions. - July 02, 2021 - RoGallery.com
Local Minority Small Business Advocate Selected as Member of the Class of 2021 Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leader Program
Talibah Bayles, Founder & CEO of TMB Tax & Financial Services, has been selected as a member of the 2021 Class of 2021 Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leader Program. The SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative is a federal training initiative that specifically focuses on executives... - July 01, 2021 - TMB Tax & Financial Services Benefit Corporation
Ohio Deferred Compensation Now Offering Enrich Financial Wellness Platform to Current and Retired Participants
The Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation Program, a supplemental 457(b) retirement plan for all Ohio public employees, is offering the award-winning Enrich™ financial wellness platform to more than 243,000 Ohio DC participants. - June 30, 2021 - iGrad
innoviHealth® Launches “Code Basket” Functionality for HCC Coder Enterprise Solution at RISE Risk Adjustment Forum
Leading Tool for Diagnostic Medical Coding Now Includes Customer-driven Claim Accelerator for Improved Accuracy, Speed, Risk Mitigation, and Revenue Potential - June 30, 2021 - innoviHealth
Verb(TM) Presents Speaker Series: “A Clear-Eyed Review of Proposed Federal Tax Law Changes” with Michelle P. Scott, Esq.
Michelle P. Scott, Esq., author of “Biden’s Tax Plan: What’s Enacted, What’s Proposed,” will be featured on the Verb™ Presents Speaker Series, July 27, 2021, 12:00 pm (Pacific Time). Ms. Scott will address high notes from her recent, comprehensive article on The American Rescue Plan, The American Jobs Plan, The American Families Plan, and Biden’s efforts to fortify the IRS with fresh funding. Peter Coe Verbica, JD, CFP® of Silicon Private Wealth will be the moderator. - June 29, 2021 - Silicon Private Wealth
New Multi-Million Dollar Healthcare Lawsuit Alleges Stanford Children's Hospital Billing Fraud
The Wonderful Company filed a new lawsuit in the Superior Court of the State of California against Stanford for alleged healthcare fraud at the Stanford Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. The multi-million dollar lawsuit is captioned The Wonderful Company vs. Anthem Blue Cross Life and... - June 29, 2021 - GJLaw
A Cyberterrorist Plots Mass Murder by Hacking Nuclear Power Plants in Chilling New Novel: "CHÂTELET"
From the beaches of Malibu to the White House Situation Room and inside the exclusive nightclubs, bistros and chateaux of the Paris elite, Agent Izzy Stone is plunged into a world of cyberterrorism, espionage, romance, and betrayal. A cyberterrorist named "Lalo" is plotting to kill countless innocents. Izzy must stop him. - June 29, 2021 - Joseph Aragon
Newsom Recall Volunteer Joins Candidates Round Table
Virtual Town Hall to be Hosted by Take California Back - June 26, 2021 - Wildstar for Governor
CalExit Candidates in Newsom Recall Debate
YesCalifornia Hosts Head to Head Debate - June 25, 2021 - Wildstar for Governor
Southwest Tennessee Community College Awarded Veteran’s Education Transition Support Designation
Southwest Tennessee Community College has achieved distinction as a Veteran’s Education Transition Support (VETS) Certified Campus. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) awarded the college the VETS designation June 21 in recognition of the supportive environment Southwest has... - June 24, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Kidney Care Partners Applauds Bipartisan House Members for Re-Introduction of Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today commended Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) and... - June 23, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Mr. Jose Arrieta to Become a Board Member
Jose Arrieta most recently served as the former Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer of HHS joins Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc. Board of Directors. Mr. Arrieta will enhance the board’s focus on acquisition and procurement policies that support the growth of a small and mid-size firm.Before assuming the CIO role, he was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Grants at HHS overseeing $26 billion dollars in contract awards and $800 billion dollars in grants. - June 23, 2021 - Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc.
Non-Profit Taxpayers Against Fraud Urges the Federal Court to Rule Against Stanford Hospital for $468 Million Alleged Healthcare Billing Fraud
The Non-Profit Foundation Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund (TAFEF) just filed its first "Amicus Brief" urging the Federal Court to rule against Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Medicine, and Stanford Hospitals and Clinics) on the Government's healthcare billing fraud lawsuit against Stanford. - June 22, 2021 - GJLaw
Stanford Healthcare Loses Again in Appeals Court, Accused of $468 Million Dollar Medicare Billing Fraud
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently rejected Stanford’s further arguments in the U.S. Government’s false claims case against Stanford Healthcare for nearly $500 million dollars of alleged Medicare billing fraud. In entering its latest adverse ruling against the healthcare... - June 22, 2021 - GJLaw
innoviHealth® Adds Intelligent Search Functionality to Market-Leading Find-A-Code™ Medical Coding Solution
New IntelliSearch Feature Represents Most Intuitive, Accurate and Agile Search Engine Available for Today’s Coding Professionals - June 22, 2021 - innoviHealth
Black Gubernatorial Candidate at Fresno Gun Show on Juneteenth Day
Constitutional Carry Proposed by California Governor Recall Candidate This weekend may end up becoming the nation's first time to federally recognize and celebrate Juneteenth Day as a holiday thanks to Congress’ recent passage of a resolution to recognize the day which is expected to be... - June 19, 2021 - Wildstar for Governor
Self-Service Avatar Kiosks for Government Facilities
ARS Connect teams with Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. to provide kiosk solutions for U.S. courts, municipality buildings and more. - June 17, 2021 - Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
SkySparc Named Technology Advisor of the Year in Central Banking’s Fintech Awards 2021
SkySparc, an independent solutions provider, has been named Technology Advisor of the Year in Central Banking’s 2021 FinTech & RegTech Global Awards, which recognize innovation in the central banking community. - June 17, 2021 - SkySparc
Proven Optics Releases Federal Benchmarking Application as Newest Addition to Their Financial Management Application Suite - Built on Now
Today, Proven Optics LLC, a practitioner-founded software and services company, announced the release of their newest Application - Proven Optics Federal Benchmarking. This solution has met the high standards of the ServiceNow Built on Now Program designed to recognize partners with proven... - June 16, 2021 - Proven Optics
Congresswoman Calls for Ohio Healthcare Institutions to “Band Together” for American Rescue Plan Act Funding
Cleveland-area healthcare leaders recently gathered with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, representing Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, to discuss constricted access to social services. - June 14, 2021 - CareAdvisors
Smart Digital Census Conceptualised by India, White Paper Launched
Government Advisory firm Sapio Analytics and U.P. Industrial Consultants Limited (UPICON), a deemed government body established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, have released a White Paper on Smart Digital Census, a concept created by them with successful pilot. - June 11, 2021 - Sapio Analytics
WAEPA Advertising Campaign Takes Top Integrated Brand Campaign at Philly DMA 2021 Benny Awards
Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies (WAEPA) is a winner in the Philadelphia Direct Marketing Association’s 2021 Benjamin Franklin Award competition for their Integrated Brand Campaign creative from TPG. This is WAEPA’s third consecutive Benny. “The WAEPA and TPG... - June 10, 2021 - TPG Direct, Inc.
Kidney Care Community Applauds Senate Re-Introduction of Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today commended Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Roy... - June 09, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Nearing the 102nd Anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles, Lawyer/Historian Releases First History Retrospective Detailing the Three Leaders Behind WWI’s Ill-Fated Deal
June 28 marks the 102nd anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles, the treaty that officially ended WWI and set in motion conditions that author Robert F. Klueger argues, led to the rise of the Nazi party and WWII. The task to determine the terms of peace came down to three men. In his latest book, best-selling author and historian Klueger looks to find a deeper understanding of who each of these men were and how they attempted to repair a broken world after the “war to end all wars” ended. - June 08, 2021 - Bublish
“Citizen Trump: A One Man Show - The Director’s Cut” Debuts on Amazon, Vimeo as Simon Schuster Releases Powerful New Trump Book Tuesday, June 15
Film Director Robert Orlando releases his director’s cut of “Citizen Trump: A One Man Show” today, leading up to the June 15 release of the riveting Simon & Schuster “Citizen Trump” book. With added supporting details and documentation in the new book, the Nexus Media film exposes the rest of the hidden story: how the media unwittingly fueled Trump’s rise to power every time it tried to thwart him – and how media behavior still encourages a continuing rise in Trumpism. - June 08, 2021 - Nexus Media
CAPS Urges California Governor Newsom to Support Science and State Scientists
Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2021-22 budget plan includes significant increases to California's public science government programs. The California Association of Professional Scientists applauds those proposals -- and urges the governor to now pay competitive wages to the scientists who run those programs. - June 02, 2021 - California Association of Professional Scientists
Conference That Supports Economic Development for Women Launches GoFundMe Campaign
Campaign to help with the expense of securing conference speakers such as Kevin Samuels and Iyanla Vanzant. - June 02, 2021 - eMediaCampaigns!
Nonprofit Releases 2020 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics - Attacks by Bull Breeds Increase and Trends from the 16 Year Data Set
In 2020, canines inflicted at least 46 deadly human attacks. Pit bulls contributed to 72% (33) of these deaths. Overall, fatal dog mauling statistics in 2020 were dominated by bull breeds and mastiff-type dogs. When breed was known, only 3 fatal dog attacks did not involve these breeds. - June 01, 2021 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
According to a New Book from The Oaklea Press, Thomas Jefferson Isn’t Happy with Today's Government in America
Currently ranked the “Number One New Release in Two-hour Politics & Social Studies Short Reads” by Amazon, a new book from The Oaklea Press asks, “If you could talk with Thomas Jefferson, what would you want to know?” The author asked herself that question and consulted a noted medium. Answers came through about government, foreign policy, higher education, military, religion, race relations, Sally Hemings, and “song and dance man” Alexander Hamilton. - June 01, 2021 - The Oaklea Press
SkySparc Extends Multi-Year Relationship with Dutch State Treasury Agency
SkySparc, an independent solutions provider, has extended its partnership to supply consulting and support services to the Dutch State Treasury Agency (DSTA). - May 29, 2021 - SkySparc
Founder of Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Visit the Wall
May 30 visit to Memorial at Noon - May 28, 2021 - Friends of Vietnam War Memorial Ad Hoc
Desktop Alert Granted IP-Based Activation of All DoD Giant Voice Platforms by DISA
By virtue the new DISA/APL certification granted to Desktop Alert (expires in 2024) any Giant Voice Platform (GVP) used by DoD may now activate GVP from DoD networks using a web browser. Desktop Alert Inc. is the only US owned company with this coveted certification. The only other vendor certified to do this is AtHoc, a Canadian owned company. - May 24, 2021 - Desktop Alert
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) is Opening a New Baltimore City Location
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) is opening a new office in Baltimore, co-located with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) at 2923 E. Biddle Street. This new location will be dedicated to helping economically challenged adoptive, foster and... - May 19, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)