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BlueHuki ® Secures US-Trademark for Website Design, Digital Marketing and Consulting
BlueHuki® Group, an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Northern Virginia in the Washington, DC, metro area, announces that they have been granted two registered trademarks from the US Patent and Trademark Office. The trademarks are for both the name and logo (mark), in the... - April 24, 2024 - BlueHuki
DOL Finalizes Plans for Fiduciary-Only Regime
New Rulemaking Package Ignores Industry Concerns, Puts Independent Annuity Professionals and Clients at Risk. - April 23, 2024 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
XTIVIA Embarks on Strategic Partnership with Boomi to Elevate Integration and Digital Transformation Services
XTIVIA announces partnership with Boomi. - April 23, 2024 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Web3 Dubai Summit Concluded Successfully by RWA Finance
On April 17, “Web3 Summit” Dubai, co-hosted by RWA Finance, concluded successfully at the Atlantis Hotel. Thousands of innovators, technologists and financial experts from all over the world gathered in Dubai Palm Island to discuss the latest development trends of Web3, RWA and AI. RWA... - April 23, 2024 - RWA Finance
Lewes, Delaware Artist Creates a White House Kintsugi Pottery Gift for the Japanese Prime Minister
Ceramic artist Morty Bachar of Lakeside Pottery Studio was honored to attend the April 10, 2024, White House welcome ceremony hosted by President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden. Bachar had the privilege of creating ceramic art, gifted to the Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida, and his wife Yuko. - April 14, 2024 - Lakeside Pottery Studio
ARKANCE and Its Subsidiary U.S. CAD, Acquire CADD Microsystems, and Extend Leadership and Coverage as a National Player in the USA
ARKANCE and its subsidiary U.S. CAD in the United States, a leading provider of technology and services to the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner-operator (AECO) industry, today announced the acquisition of CADD Microsystems, a United States-based consulting and software firm... - April 09, 2024 - U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company
Congressman Mark Green to Give the 2024 Commencement Address at Patrick Henry College
Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce that Representative Mark Green will deliver the Commencement Address for the PHC Class of 2024. “Our goal at Patrick Henry College is to equip young leaders who will lead for the glory of God and the good of those who follow,” says PHC President, Jack W. Haye. “Rep. Green embodies these principles as he serves on Capitol Hill with both conviction and humility.” - April 09, 2024 - Patrick Henry College
The Wine Concierge Hosts Black Women Winemakers: the Changing Landscape of Maryland Wine Brunch
This event is not your average wine tasting and brunch - it's a celebration of Maryland's explosive growth in the wine industry, with over 100 wineries and vineyards making their mark in the past decade. But what truly sets this event apart is the spotlight on Black wine producers, who have historically been underrepresented in the industry. - March 21, 2024 - The Wine Concierge
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Visits Capitol Hill Seeking Solutions to America’s Healthcare Workforce Shortage Crisis
Coalition stakeholders calling on lawmakers to advance proposed solutions to train, grow, and sustain America’s healthcare workforce. - March 20, 2024 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
Annuity Owners Report Product Satisfaction, Positive Buying Experience
New NAFA survey finds risk mitigation the top reason cited for buying a fixed annuity. - March 18, 2024 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
On World Kidney Day, Nation’s Largest Kidney Coalition Advocates for Patient Choice and Innovation
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 recognizes World Kidney Day by highlighting its... - March 14, 2024 - Kidney Care Partners
Physical Therapy Leaders Applaud Introduction of Bipartisan SAFE Act to Prevent Senior Falls
Introduced by Reps. Miller and Stansbury, the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act aims to increase access to preventative care and reduce dangerous falls among America’s Medicare patients. - March 13, 2024 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Kidney Care Partners Encourages U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee to Address Inclusion of Oral-Only Drugs in Medicare ESRD Payment Bundle
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 – calls on members of the House Energy and Commerce... - March 11, 2024 - Kidney Care Partners
Kidney Care Partners Applauds Congressional Action to Delay Inclusion of Oral-Only Drugs in Medicare ESRD Payment Bundle
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 – thanks members of the House Ways and Means Committee... - March 06, 2024 - Kidney Care Partners
Patrick Henry College's Forensics Program is Creating Pathways to the Highest Levels of American Leadership
Patrick Henry College (PHC) students Ainsley Stellman and Jason Chahyadi won 2nd place in Oral Argument at the 2023-34 American Moot Court Association's National Tournament (AMTA) this month. Additionally, PHC’s Calvin Huh and Trinity Klomparens won 1st place in Brief Writing as... - March 05, 2024 - Patrick Henry College
Introducing VIXC: Revolutionizing Photo Search with AI-Powered Technology
Today marks the launch of VIXC, a groundbreaking photo search service that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning. VIXC aims to simplify the daunting task of searching and identifying photos within extensive albums. - March 04, 2024 - VIXC
46-Year-Old Wife and Mother to Compete in Miss Virginia USA After Two Hip Surgeries
Mikell Reed Carroll, a 46-year-old wife and mom of two from Arlington, VA, will compete for the Miss Virginia USA crown after a rare disease diagnosis that led her to have two hip surgeries this past year. Her hope is to inspire women and girls to never give up, no matter the challenge. - March 02, 2024 - Mikell Reed Carroll
Black Women’s Roundtable Announces 13th Annual Women of Power National Summit, March 13 – 17; Theme: "Owning Our Power: Participate, Protect, Preserve and Promote!"
Summit Will Include Release of 8th Annual BWR Power of the Sister Vote Poll in Partnership with Essence Ventures, Annual Gathering Featuring Black Women’s Power Table Discussions with Congressional and Executive Branch Leaders; Power Building & Organizing Sessions and Black Women’s Roundtable "Day of Action" on Capitol Hill & Annual Take it to the Top National Entrepreneurship Challenge - February 29, 2024 - NCBCP
The Oaklea Press Releases a Book Announcing the End of Secular Humanism as a Viable Philosophy
A bestselling author’s new book just published by Oaklea Press cites the work of 33 individuals that he says taken together show that the philosophy of Secular Humanism, aka Physicalism, and Scientific Materialism, do not hold up to scrutiny. - February 19, 2024 - The Oaklea Press
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Endorses Reauthorization of Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
The Healthcare Workforce Coalition today announced its endorsement of H.R. 7153/S. 3679, which would reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Reps. Susan Wild (D-PA-7), Buddy Carter (R-GA-1), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6), and Jennifer... - February 14, 2024 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Underscores Need for Health Worker Recruitment, Retention, & Safety Legislation in 2024
Launched in late 2023 in response to the escalating healthcare workforce crisis, the Healthcare Workforce Coalition continues to advocate for bipartisan legislative solutions to bolster and better support our nation’s healthcare workforce. Virtually every care setting, from hospitals to... - February 07, 2024 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
Charles E. Doolittle, Jr.’s Newly Released “Between the Directive and the Destination is the Journey” is an Engaging Discussion of Learning to Trust God’s Plans
“Between the Directive and the Destination is the Journey” from Christian Faith Publishing author Charles E. Doolittle, Jr. is an inspiring exploration of a familiar story that leads to a resolute promise of the need to listen and obey God’s directives. - January 31, 2024 - Christian Faith Publishing
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence: Terra Site Constructors Rebrands to Terra Constructs
As part of their milestone 10-year anniversary, Terra Site Constructors is thrilled to announce a significant evolution in their company's identity. Effective immediately, they will operate under the new name, Terra Constructs. This rebranding represents a pivotal moment in their journey,... - January 29, 2024 - Terra Constructs
Introducing Audible Sight™: Revolutionizing Video Accessibility for Blind and Low Vision People
Audible Sight, Inc. proudly announces the launch of their groundbreaking software designed to make more video content accessible to the visually impaired through AI-assisted audio descriptions. - January 25, 2024 - Audible Sight, Inc.
New Chair, Dr. Mahesh Krishnan, Outlines 2024 Kidney Community Priorities
Dr. Krishnan to Focus on Supporting Innovative Treatments to Improve Patient-Centric Kidney Care, Ensure Access to Quality Care and Sustained Quality Improvements - January 11, 2024 - Kidney Care Partners
Mon Ethos Pro Support and Virgin Islands Police Department Successfully Enhance Security at Crucian Christmas Festival Amidst Presidential Visit
Innovative Security Collaboration Triumphs at Crucian Christmas Festival Amid Presidential Visit - January 08, 2024 - Mon Ethos Pro Support, LLC (MEPSVI)
Brian Morris Joins Leadership Team at Innovate! Inc.
Innovate! is excited to announce that Brian Morris has joined its leadership team. With a wealth of expertise leading digital transformations, Brian Morris has a proven track record of delivering innovation, growth and process efficiencies for large enterprises across many industries. His... - January 05, 2024 - Innovate! Inc.
Striveworks Secures Patent for Innovative Data Lineage Process
Striveworks has secured a patent for a new data lineage process that represents a step change in transparency and auditability for the machine learning industry. The new process grants greater transparency into machine learning workflows and allows for better data governance. - January 04, 2024 - Striveworks
NAFA Urges DOL to Withdraw 2023 Fiduciary Advice Proposal in Its Entirety
Comment Letter Outlines Proposed Rulemaking’s "Fatal Flaws" and Potential Harm to Independent Producers, Carriers and Consumers - January 02, 2024 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Hexa Global Ventures Unveils TalentEdgeAI: a Revolutionary Solution to Transform Talent Acquisition and Staffing
TalentEdgeAI is revolutionizing the HR tech landscape by offering a unified platform specifically designed for mid-sized employers and staffing firms. It is providing a seamless, AI-driven solution that intelligently analyzes labor market trends, pinpoints ideal candidates, and optimizes the interview process with the power of AI and machine learning. This doesn't streamline recruitment – it redefines it by accelerating the process, improving the experience, and increasing candidate quality. - December 13, 2023 - TalentEdgeAI
NCBCP Will Host Their 26th Annual Spirit of Democracy Awards, Celebrating the Diversity of Our Democracy
The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) will host its 26th Annual Spirit of Democracy Awards, Celebrating the Diversity of Our Democracy, An Elegant Evening Affair, at The Hamilton Washington, DC on Tuesday, December 12, at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST. The event, in its 26th... - December 07, 2023 - NCBCP
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Endorses SAVE Act to Protect Hospital Workers from Workplace Violence
Bills would make violence against hospital workers a federal crime. - December 06, 2023 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
America in Turmoil: Essays on Politics, the Economy, Society, and the Future
John DeQ. Briggs brings original thinking to stubbornly partisan American issues as well as fascinating digressions. - December 06, 2023 - Bublish
Kathi Wolfe is Awarded the 2024 William Meredith Prize for Poetry
The William Meredith Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient for its 2024 award for Poetry. - December 03, 2023 - The William Meredith Foundation
Tuesday's Children Appoints Decorated Combat Marine Corps Veteran as New Chairman
John Fitzsimmons, LtCol USMC (RET), to Lead the Board of Directors, Bringing a Wealth of Leadership Experience and a Deep Commitment to Service - November 29, 2023 - Tuesday's Children
Free Today, a New Release from The Oaklea Press That Purports to Reveal the Origin of the Universe
The Kindle edition of a new release from The Oaklea Press is free to download today, November 29, 2023. The book’s author references the outcomes of a series of quantum physics experiments and the findings by consciousness researchers at the University Medical School to show that together they reveal the origin of the universe. - November 29, 2023 - The Oaklea Press
Black Men Vote’s Giving Tuesday Fundraiser: a Mission to Empower and Inform
Non-profit Black Men Vote’s Goal is to help Black communities thrive and inform all Black men about the importance of voting. - November 28, 2023 - Black Men Vote
Baja Tap Bar DC Presents "Come As You Are New Year's Eve Bash"
Baja Tap Bar DC is thrilled to announce its first end of year celebration, "Come As You Are: New Year's Eve Bash" on December 31. This event will be hosted in the newly opened, three level venue. Guests can expect a cover charge which includes entry, 1 drink ticket, access to deeply... - November 20, 2023 - Baja Tap Bar
Health Roads Joins Civitas Networks for Health
Health Roads, a Health and Human Services Information Technology Consulting company based in Newark, CA, joins Civitas Networks for Health, a national collaborative working to use health information exchange, health data, and multi-stakeholder, cross-sector approaches to improve health. - November 17, 2023 - Health Roads, LLC
SDA Appoints Greg Arakelian to CTO
Systems Development and Analysis, Inc. (SDA), a leader in developing and designing data driven technology solutions for over 35 years to intelligence, defense, homeland security clients, announced today it has appointed Greg Arakelian to be the company’s Chief Technology Officer and Vice... - November 14, 2023 - Systems Development and Analysis
ScienceCast and bioRxiv Join Forces to Improve Accessibility of Scientific Research Through Advanced AI Tools
ScienceCast and bioRxiv collaborate to offer innovative software tools enhancing the open science experience for researchers. - November 09, 2023 - ScienceCast, Inc.
Gjekë Marinaj Receives Prestigious Alexander the Great Gold Medal for Literary Contributions
The Alexander the Great and Vergina Gold Medal and Diploma were awarded to Albanian-born American poet Gjekë Marinaj on October 29, 2023, at the town hall of Salamis, Greece. The award, in its 39th year, honored Marinaj for his significant contributions to literature. - November 08, 2023 - Mundus Artium Press
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Bill would allow the entry of nurses with approved immigrant visas and allow physicians with approved immigrant petitions to adjust their status to have a durable immigration status - November 03, 2023 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
NAFA Decries "Misguided Fiduciary Proposal"
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor released its latest fiduciary rule proposal, rebranded as a “Retirement Security Rule.” With it came proposed changes to the longstanding Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24 that has served both retirement savers and those giving financial... - November 01, 2023 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Kidney Care Partners Disappointed with Final ESRD Prospective Payment System Rule
Community Asks for Congressional Intervention to Address Barriers to Innovation, Workforce Shortage - October 30, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Invitation to an Afternoon of Art and Poetry
The William Meredith Foundation extends an invitation for an afternoon of art and poetry, November 18 from 2-4 at the Writer’s Center (4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, Md. 20815) Previous recipients of the Meredith Award for Poetry, the Valentine Krustev Award for Translation and the Nancy Frankel... - October 25, 2023 - The William Meredith Foundation
RWI Media Launches iVideo Recruiter. New Use of Short Form Video and Location Services in Recruiting.
RWI Media Launches on the web its iVideo Recruiter Platform. Novel use of Short Form Video and Location Services in recruiting. - October 20, 2023 - Real World Interactive Media Group, LLC
Diverse Group of Healthcare Stakeholders Forms New Coalition to Address Nation’s Healthcare Workforce Shortage Crisis
The group will work with provider community, policymakers, and other stakeholders to develop and advocate for policies to address severe shortfall in nation’s healthcare system. - October 19, 2023 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
German Cleveland Ambassador David Jakupca Says the Word Nazi is Racist and Should be Banned from Use in the English Language
"Nazi is a four letter word," says German Cleveland Ambassador David Jakupca, "It casts a negative connotation today on all people, especially Germans and on the occasion of October 6, 2023 National German-American Day, I say this denigratory word be officially labeled racist and excised from use in the public language." - October 13, 2023 - International Center for Environmental Arts (ICEA)
Pala Casino Spa & Golf Resort and QCI Announce Partnership in Groundbreaking Development and Product Launch
In a landmark joint development and product launch, Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) and Pala Casino Spa & Golf Resort are thrilled to unveil the Pala PURL, a revolutionary product for the casino industry. This unprecedented technology empowers players with instant access to their player accounts via their mobile devices, giving them the ability to self-comp (instantly redeem player points for free play, concert tickets, hotel rooms, food comps, and more). - October 06, 2023 - Pala Casino Resort Spa