AMSTERDAM, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON) (Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), one of the world’s leading providers of connectivity and Internet services, has today, given recent market volatility, provided our investors and partners with an update about our business explaining how we are successfully navigating the current turmoil. In the update, VEON CEO […]
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Donald Schaet Obituary (2022) – Savannah, GA
SCHAET, Donald Donald Edward Schaet of Savannah, Georgia died March 9, 2022 at the age of 87. His long life was cut short due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Don passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Gail, and youngest daughter, Claire, by his side. Don was born in Teaneck, NJ on August 18, 1934, […]
SPRING FARM: Research aims for heat-resistant soybeans |
Soybeans are one of the major cash crops grown in South Carolina, but high temperatures during the growing season limit yields and reduce profits. Two Clemson University researchers believe that a better understanding of the traits associated with heat tolerance in soybeans can help develop heat-tolerant varieties that can lead to more sustainable agricultural production. […]
New York’s African Catholics find community at French Mass
Aline Compaoré sings with the French choir, Chorale Sainte Marie Reine, at the end of mass at Notre Dame Church in New York on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Today, it is largely African Catholics who worship at French church service. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) NEW YORK – When Landry Felix Uwamungu Ganza moved to New York […]
More than 1,000 deaths recorded last year in Johnson County
Johnson County Coroner Mike Pruitt speaks on the phone while working in January 2021 at the coroner’s office located in the North Annex of the Johnson County Courthouse. DAILY LOG FILE PHOTO County death statistics paint a picture of the conditions that affect county residents the most and the growing need for a full-time coroner’s […]
Shariq Siddiqui: Profiting from the generosity of Muslims during Ramadan
Indiana has a strong and vibrant Muslim community. He established places of worship, educational institutions, food pantries, medical clinics, and other nonprofit organizations that do social good. A recent survey by the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy suggests that the average Muslim American household gives (in money and time) […]
NUTRABOLT PLEDGES TO GIVE BACK BY JOINING PLEDGE 1% |
AUSTIN, TX, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Nutrabolt, the human performance company, announces its official membership of Pledge 1%, a global movement that inspires, educates and empowers every entrepreneur, business and teammate to be a force for the good. Throughout its nearly 20 years, Nutrabolt’s mantra has always been to grow and give back. […]
Ferguson PLC announces results of general meeting
GENERAL MEETING: RESULTS OF THE SHAREHOLDERS’ VOTE ON THE PRIMARY LISTING IN THE UNITED STATES WOKINGHAM, ENGLAND/ACCESSWIRE/March 10, 2022/ The Company is pleased to report that, at its General Meeting held earlier today, the special resolution was passed by 95.49% of the votes cast, and the full survey results are shown in the table below. […]
Teachers are reimagining US history lessons with diversity in mind
Brandon Brown poses for photos in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 25, 2021. Brown, a former history teacher and high school vice principal, is now a Billboard educational rapper who performs in the United States. He founded School Yard Rap, a California-based company that produces music about historical black, Latino, and Indigenous peoples often missing from […]
Oregon to divest Russian investments, Treasurer Read says
Oregon will have about $137 million invested with the Russian government and Russian companies following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, state treasurer Tobias Read announced Thursday. State Treasurer Tobias Read announced Thursday that Oregon will divest its investments in the Russian government and Russian companies. (Oregon State Treasury) Oregon will have about $137 million invested […]
BETMGM SIGNS EDMONTON OILERS CAPTAIN CONNOR MCDAVID AS BRAND AMBASSADOR |
JERSEY CITY, NJ, March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, today announced the signing of Connor McDavid, the reigning National Hockey League MVP, as the new brand ambassador. McDavid becomes BetMGM’s first active professional athlete in all four major sports to become an ambassador. The All-Star center will be […]
topseobrands.com recognizes top SEO companies for March 2022
DALLAS, TX, March 04, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — topseobrands.com, the leading B2B marketplace connecting brands with vetted business service providers, today released its list of top SEO companies to watch in March 2022. The The expert went on to name the companies that make up the list and explain why each was selected from hundreds of […]
EU bans seven Russian banks from SWIFT – official journal
The Swift logo is seen in this illustration taken, Bosnia and Herzegovina, February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BRUSSELS, March 2 (Reuters) – The European Union is barring seven Russian banks from the SWIFT messaging system that underpins global transactions as part of its sanctions against Russia’s […]
Big tech grapples with Russian state media and propaganda
FILE – This image combination shows logos for leftist companies, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is forcing big tech companies to decide how to handle state-controlled media that spread propaganda and disinformation on behalf of the invaders. (AP Photo/File) WASHINGTON — As Russia’s war in Ukraine unfolds around the world on social […]
Active Shooter Survival Training – Launching Emergency Preparedness Courses
Michael Julian started the ALIVE Active Shooter Survival training program. The course is available in several forms and educates individuals on optimal crisis response strategies. Murrieta, USA – March 1, 2022 — The new program condenses Michael Julian’s expertise in personal protection, security, surveillance and behavioral threat assessment into one highly applicable course. More information […]
War via TikTok: the new Russian tool for propaganda machine
FILE – Russian President Vladimir Putin appears on a television screen at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany February 25, 2022. Russia is ramping up its sophisticated propaganda machine as its military advances in neighboring Ukraine. Analysts who monitor propaganda and disinformation say they have seen a surge in online activity linked to the Russian […]
Best High Schools in Washington |
As filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron said in a 1996 commencement address at Wellesley College, “Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours.” If so, high school may be one of the biggest dress rehearsals of all. It’s a place where students explore their interests, immerse themselves in extracurricular activities, finally […]
Sanford NC Automated Content Marketing – Expanded Hyper-Local Campaign Design
GreenMarsMedia has expanded its content marketing department to better serve the needs of customers in Sanford, NC. We know what works and we are sure it will work for your business! Sanford, USA – February 22, 2022 — Content marketing is a key part of any digital strategy. With the newly expanded service, small business […]
The Colombian multimedia guru crisscrosses genres to produce pioneering works
“Leonardo Gonzalez (right) shows off the display stand of his popular Youtube video series Pequeños Heroes.” From: Damaris Sacoto Orlando, Florida – In the United States, the homeland of influencers and creators, it is still difficult to find an expert content creator who is versatile, for example, Christian music videos and Disney-style animations. The majority […]
Karen Morgan Obituary (1946 – 2022) – Marin County, CA
Karen K. Morgan Karen K. Morgan died of cancer at her home on January 25, 2022, surrounded by loving family and friends. Karen was born on September 12, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio and attended St. Vitus Elementary School, Parma High School, and Ohio State University. She met her husband, Jim Morgan in high school and […]
Las Vegas barber launches Latino-owned razor business
In March 2020, the coronavirus pandemic sidelined Las Vegas barber Francisco Carbajal, along with many others deemed non-essential workers. The setback turned out to be a blessing. It was during this downtime that Carbajal co-founded a razor blade company selling products made for barbers by barbers. Filoso Barber Brand, which bills itself as the first […]
MAREK: Do you want to have a really hard job? | Opinion
As a young man, I saw many different ways to earn a living. My father was a photographer, while my mother was a magazine editor. There were farmers all around us. Many people worked in Kankakee in several industries. Plus, I got to see which jobs were the ones I hated the most. But my […]
Everything you need to know before listing your home
Making the decision to sell your home, especially your first home, is the perfect balance between exciting and daunting. Pine Brook, United States – February 16, 2022 — Making the decision to sell your home, especially your first home, is the perfect balance between exciting and daunting. There’s a lot to expect, but there are […]
Senate confirms Biden’s choice by FDA despite political divisions
DEVELOPMENT… The story will be updated as new information can be verified. Updated 3 times WASHINGTON — The Senate narrowly confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday, fending off a thicket of political controversies that threatened to derail what was initially expected to be an easy confirmation. The […]
Ramsey: Hey, Texans, come out and vote! | Ross Ramsey
Early voting began Monday, which was also Valentine’s Day and the anniversary of the 2021 polar vortex that caused blackouts that killed more than 200 Texans and possibly as many as 700. Voters have many things to consider when they go to vote this year. This list is incomplete, but it’s a start. The last […]
NetBase Quid Announces Winners of Super Bowl LVI® Ads |
SANTA CLARA, Calif., February 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — NOTetBase Quid, a global leader in AI-powered consumer and market intelligence, has revealed social media data regarding the top-performing ads shown during Super Bowl LVI®, the hottest event in the world. year for advertisers. The data examined regions and demographics from the total of 7.6M social media […]
Hardware LDN Launches Fall/Winter 2022 Collection |
NEW YORKFeb. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Warm up the track this winter, Jessica Horwell makes a return to New York Fashion Week, captivating the city with her signature execution of sexy elegance. An experimental play on mixed materials and pops of color elevates Hardware LDN’s quintessential grunge and glamorous style. Form-fitting dresses and flattering knits […]
In an article in the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Jane L. Delgado, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, says current research and standards of care often reflect old assumptions rather only new data.
Paving the way for a new approach to improving health care for all populations WASHINGTON, February 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Until the health system fundamentally changes its conceptual models of research and health care, we will perpetuate the barriers that compromise the health of all communities, concludes Jane L. DelgadoPhD, MS, President and CEO of […]
Lock Fizz | EDITORIAL | Las Vegas Review-Journal
A definitive review of how the United States and the world has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic is years away. But some early studies were not kind to those who touted draconian restrictions. On Monday, Johns Hopkins researchers released a report finding that shutdowns and other measures implemented early in the pandemic reduced deaths by […]
Helicopter Engine Market Expected to Grow by $2.80 Billion|Technavio |
NEW YORK, February 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Helicopter Engines Market Segmented by End User (Military and Commercial) and Geography (North America, EuropeACPA, South Americaand MEA) – Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026was added to Technavio’s offering. Helicopter engine market size is expected to grow by $2.80 billion from 2021 to 2026. Market growth momentum will slow […]
Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in New Hampshire |
The deployment of the vaccine in December 2020 marked a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. Speak end of May 2021 , 40% of the US population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates have lagged over the summer, new outbreaks of COVID-19 have occurred, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the […]
Immunization mandate for New Orleans schoolchildren goes into effect
DEVELOPMENT… The story will be updated as new information can be verified. Updated 3 times NEW ORLEANS – As school systems across the United States struggle to keep classrooms open amid the pandemic, New Orleans is set to become the first major district in the nation to mandate COVID vaccinations -19 for children 5 and […]
Chat with Liam O’Reilly: Athlete, Content Creator and Performer
Liam O’Reilly. Photo courtesy of Liam O’Reilly Australian athlete, content creator, TikTok sensation and performer Liam O’Reilly spoke with Digital Journal’s Markos Papadatos about his journey in fitness and life. American entrepreneur Sam Altman once noted“Young people willing to give their all to make things happen are among the most powerful forces in the world.” […]
Skiing: Maine Winter Olympics streak continues
I have to do a bit of checking, but I believe Maine’s streak of having a skier at every Winter Olympics since 1948 was extended with the nomination of Yarmouth’s Sophia Laukli to the Beijing Nordic team and of Claire Egan in the biathlon team. Dave Irons, ski columnist Many Maine skiers are unaware that […]
List of lawyers for redistricting case exceeds 60 names – Carolina Journal
The North Carolina Supreme Court’s most recent order in a case involving contested electoral maps occupies 3 1/2 pages. Nearly half of this text consists of the list of lawyers participating in one way or another in the case. Carolina Journal has identified more than 60 attorneys who have so far played a role in […]
The Wall Street Journal: Appeasing Putin isn’t working
The United States put 8,500 troops on alert Monday with the option of deploying them to bolster NATO defenses in Eastern Europe, and allies are sending ships and fighter jets. The West is finally getting more serious about deterring Russian aggression, and let’s hope it’s not too late for Ukraine. President Biden is considering deploying […]
Essity: 2021 Year-End Report |
STOCKHOLM, January 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — JANUARY 1ST – DECEMBER 31, 2021 (compared to the corresponding period one year ago) Sales growth, including organic sales growth and acquisitions, was 4.5%, of which organic sales growth was 3.3%. Net sales increased by 0.1% to 121,867 million Swedish crowns (121,752). Sales growth, including organic sales growth and […]
Martin Luther King Day – Milwaukee Community Journal
Hello, my name is Joshua Jackson and for me one of the most important holidays is Martin Luther King Day, because it was really an important day. It’s really nice to have a day off and sleep on days like these, but sometimes we forget the true importance of vacations in addition to a day […]
Netlist expands NVMe(TM) SSD product line
The N1563 series delivers industry-leading enterprise data center-class performance and security IRVINE, Calif./ACCESSWIRE/January 24, 2022/ Netlist, Inc. (OTCQB: NLST) today announced the release of its N1563 PCIe Gen4 NVMe™ SSD series, expanding Netlist’s Gen4 NVMe portfolio. This new line of SSDs delivers exceptional performance, new NVMe and TCG Opal security features, and the short lead […]
New conservative target: Race as a factor in COVID treatment
By TODD RICHMOND MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Some conservatives are taking aim at policies that allow doctors to consider race as a risk factor when assigning rare COVID-19 treatments, saying the protocols discriminate against white people. The wave of infections caused by the omicron variant and a shortage of treatment drew political attention. Medical experts […]
Youth overdose death renews pleas for Narcan in schools
Students at the Academy of Athletic and Medical Sciences return to school, Jan. 19, 2022 in Hartford, Connecticut. The school has been closed since last week after a student died of a fentanyl overdose. The seventh grader’s death has renewed calls for schools to offer the opioid antidote naloxone. The 13-year-old Hartford student died after […]
China’s success in taming the virus could make exit strategy more difficult
A resident holds a tube and swab to get tested at a core testing station in Beijing, China, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. The sweeping “zero tolerance” policies China has used to protect its people and its economy of COVID- May 19, paradoxically, will complicate the country’s exit from the pandemic. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) TAIPEI, […]
Kalorik Infringes Patent Against Emeril Lagasse and Tristar Products |
MIAMI, January 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Kalorik, a kitchen and appliance innovator, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Emeril Lagasse (Emeril Everyday) and Tristar Products, based in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The suit was filed in the United States Federal Court for the Northern District of Florida. The offending product is the Emeril Lagasse […]
Bennett for January 21, 2022 | Journal-news
Mary Beth Bennett WVU Extension Officer With the cold weather, I thought a soup article would be appropriate. Did you know that soup is an ancient food, prepared with great variations all over the world? In India, parched barley was ground with juice to make a kind of soup. The Mayan Indians used corn for […]
Revisiting Wilmington History – Wilmington News Journal
Wilmington College Professor Emeritus Neil Snarr addresses the high school class. Photo submitted WILMINGTON — Students of United States History and U.S. Government at Wilmington High School were able to learn from and talk to one of the cornerstones of our community, Wilmington College Professor Emeritus Neil Snarr, Jan. 13-14. Professor Snarr, drawing on his […]
Report: Ace Hardware is the 13th Fastest Growing Retailer in the United States |
OAK BROOK, Ill., January 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ace Hardware was the 13th fastest growing U.S. retailer between 2019 and 2020, according to a report of philadelphia cream-based Total Retail. Ace’s turnover increased from $6.071 billion at $7.762 billion over the period, i.e. 27.9%. According to Total retail sales Ranking of the top 50. “The […]
White House soft launches COVID-19 test request website
FILE – Faith Terreri, an employee of the City of Youngstown Health Department, collects two COVID-19 home test kits to distribute at a distribution event, Dec. 30, 2021, in Youngstown, Ohio. The Biden administration quietly launched its website Tuesday for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day ahead of the site’s scheduled launch. […]
Daily Journal Boys’ Water Polo Player of the Year: Sacred Heart Prep’s Griffin Award | Local
When Griff Price joined the Sacred Heart Prep boys’ water polo team as a rookie, he was already in the discussion as one of the best goaltenders in the country. Four years later, the discussion has changed. Now, Price isn’t just considered the best goaltender, he’s in the debate for the best high school water […]
Nature Guide Journal: Oceans/Seas | Local News
You may have noticed an “extra” ocean on some maps in 2021. This brings the number of oceans in the world to five: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern. The idea of sailing the “seven seas” has its roots in ancient trade routes, according to NOAA, but the bodies of water that were found in […]
Obituary of Donald E. Poggi – The State Journal-Register
Donald E. Poggi 1936 – 2022 Springfield, IL—Donald E. Poggi, 85, died Jan. 11, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born on April 22, 1936 in Mason City, Illinois to parents Silvio and Geraldine Poggi. His family moved to Pottstown (a suburb of Peoria) where he spent most of his childhood years. […]
Former EPA employees ask Virginia senators not to confirm Wheeler – The Journal
More than 150 former Environmental Protection Agency employees are writing to the Virginia Senate asking the Democratic-controlled chamber to oppose the nomination of former EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to the cabinet of the GOP Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — More than 150 former Environmental Protection Agency employees on Friday urged the Virginia Senate […]
Nominations begin in Montana |
Nominations in Montana opened Thursday, officially kicking off the 2022 campaign season. A multitude of offices are up for grabs across the state. Every House district and 26 of the 50 Senate districts will be on the ballot this year. This election cycle will be the first in more than three decades in which Montana […]
Nation’s Top-Producing Exclusive Buyer’s Agent Builds Real Estate Team |
BOSTON, January 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Buyers Brokers Only, LLC’s Femion Mezini, the No. 1 producer exclusive buying agent in United States, created the Mezini team to offer an even higher level of service to its buying and investing customers. Mezini, who individually helped customers purchase more than $52 million in real estate in 2021 […]
NM organizations received $530,000 in arts grants
A variety of folk art crafts, like the lacquer (or Maque Incrustado) pictured, are available as part of the annual ¡Fiesta Latina! mercado craftsman at Western New Mexico University in Silver City. (Courtesy of Western New Mexico University) Twenty-four New Mexico-based organizations receive grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. During the first round […]
COVID-19 pill rollout hampered by shortages as omicron rages
DEVELOPMENT… The story will be updated as new information can be verified. Updated 3 times WASHINGTON — Two new COVID-19 pills that were meant to be a major weapon against the pandemic in the United States are in short supply and have played little role in curbing the wave of omicron infections. The problem, in […]
Last of Navy’s new class of warships leaves shipyard – The Journal
The last of a new class of warships left a Maine shipyard BATH, Maine (AP) – The last of a new class of warships left a Maine shipyard on Wednesday. The USS Lyndon B. Johnson was built at Bath Iron Works and is the last in a class of three ships that the United States […]
Italian study grants; Weiss 2021 Fellows Named | Journal Entries
Italian scholarships Two high school students from the area are among five students from across the state who won the Garibaldi Prize from the Silvio Laccetti Foundation in Fairview this year. The award is given to students who have demonstrated great success in their high school Italian studies while serving as role models for school […]
ISB tops SCM journal list in India
“The SCM Journal List,” a ranking of top management research universities, B schools, and organizations, ranked ISB as # 1 in India and among the Top 100 in the world during the period 2015-2020. The list takes into account research articles related to supply chain management published in globally recognized research journals, with a primary […]
schools may expel students for diary entries | Pullman & Comley – School Law
We’ve already discussed the tension between a school district’s discipline for social media posts and First Amendment protections. Click here. Indeed, as the United States Supreme Court said in Tinker v. Des Moines Independent County School District, 393 US 503 (1969). public school students do not lose their “constitutional rights to freedom of speech or […]