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Biden-Harris Administration Makes History Launching New Suite of Summer Nutrition Programs to Help Tackle Hunger and Improve Healthy Eating for Millions of Children

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Dienstag, Mai 21, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the launch of “SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids,” to help improve nutrition security during the summer months.

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  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the launch of “SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids,” to help improve nutrition security during the summer months.
  • Collectively, these programs continue the work of the Biden-Harris Administration in promoting food and nutrition security.
  • SUN Bucks helps families and caregivers expand their summer grocery budget to buy foods that best fit their family’s needs, cultural traditions and preferences.
  • About 21 million children are expected to benefit from SUN Bucks this summer.

Mediacom Communications Boosts Xtream Internet Speeds

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Dienstag, Mai 14, 2024
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Mediacom Communications today announced that the company is making significant speed enhancements to several of its most popular Xtream Internet services.

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  • Mediacom Communications today announced that the company is making significant speed enhancements to several of its most popular Xtream Internet services.
  • Beginning May 17th, new and existing customers will be able to take advantage of the following speed increases:
    Xtream Internet 100 will become Xtream Internet 250 – Speeds jump from 100 Mbps down to 250 Mbps down, a 150% increase.
  • Xtream Internet 300 will become Xtream Internet 500 – Speeds climb from 300 Mbps down to 500 Mbps down, a 67% increase.
  • Mediacom has also replaced its Connect2Compete Plus service with a new and improved low-cost broadband plan called Xtream Connect which offers speeds of 100 Mbps down by 20 Mbps up.

DHGATE Group's Entrepreneur Empowerment Initiatives Commended by World Internet Conference in Cross-Border E-Commerce Report

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
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BEIJING, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DHGATE Group, the global leading B2B cross-border e-commerce marketplace, was showcased by the World Internet Conference (WIC) as an important case study in the organization's newly released "World Internet Conference - Collection of Cross-Border E-Commerce Practice Cases" report.

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  • The World Internet Conference's newly released 2024 report highlights how DHGATE Group empowers Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and female e-commerce entrepreneurs through training initiatives and digital upskilling.
  • BEIJING, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DHGATE Group , the global leading B2B cross-border e-commerce marketplace, was showcased by the World Internet Conference (WIC) as an important case study in the organization's newly released "World Internet Conference - Collection of Cross-Border E-Commerce Practice Cases" report.
  • The report was officially presented by the WIC at the Digital Silk Road Development Forum on April 16th, 2024, in Xi'an, China.
  • "I strongly believe that being successful is not just about material gain — it's also about internal empowerment, which is the most important kind."

In Celebration of National Volunteer Month, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The Wawa Foundation Announce Inaugural Helping Hands Community Care Challenge

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate April as National Volunteer Month, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and The Wawa Foundation, commemorating its 10th anniversary this year, have come together to announce the inaugural Helping Hands Community Care Challenge taking place on Friday, September 13. The day-long event will bring together hundreds of representatives from local companies who will participate in various volunteer programs benefiting patients and families at CHOP.

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  • Additionally, the well-known and beloved Wawa Coffee and Care Cart will be on-site serving attendees, sharing a marquee example of a volunteer activity at CHOP.
  • Funds raised through Helping Hands support Wawa Volunteer Services at CHOP, empowering the expansion and elevation of the volunteer program, engaging more community members and creating a ripple effect of kindness.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with CHOP to present the Helping Hands Community Care Challenge," said Maria Kalogredis, Chair of The Wawa Foundation.
  • To learn more about this inaugural event and how it will impact the community, go to helpinghands.chop.edu .

Forum set to deepen BRI ties and promote infrastructure

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
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By advancing the construction of the Digital Silk Road, Ren said China has deepened exchanges and cooperation with BRI economies in fields including digital infrastructure, digital technologies and digital market, promoted the digital transformation of related countries and regions, effectively narrowed the digital divide, and shared digital achievements.

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  • By advancing the construction of the Digital Silk Road, Ren said China has deepened exchanges and cooperation with BRI economies in fields including digital infrastructure, digital technologies and digital market, promoted the digital transformation of related countries and regions, effectively narrowed the digital divide, and shared digital achievements.
  • Themed "Connectivity and Shared Prosperity", the WIC Digital Silk Road Development Forum on Tuesday in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, will focus on three topics — "Digital Connectivity and Cooperation in Building the Silk Road", "Silk Road E-commerce International Cooperation" and "Digital Villages and Sustainable Development".
  • China has made significant progress in the construction of the Digital Silk Road.
  • China's cross-border e-commerce sector has become an important driving force for bolstering development of the nation's foreign trade, experts said.

Blue Diamond Releases Statement of Support for USDA's inclusion of Almond Products in WIC

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Freitag, April 12, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers, the largest almond processor and marketer, put out a statement of support following the release of the revised Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers, the largest almond processor and marketer, put out a statement of support following the release of the revised Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages.
  • The revised program will allow for the inclusion of almond products as a qualified food package.
  • Blue Diamond appreciates the inclusion of almond products as qualified food packages in the WIC final rule.
  • Blue Diamond thanks USDA for the WIC program revision and looks forward to supporting the program by producing high quality, nutritious and safe almond food packages for the WIC community."

Else Nutrition Reports 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Montag, April 1, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ELSE NUTRITION HOLDINGS INC. (BABY) (BABYF) (0YL.F) ("Else" or the "Company"), today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. The financial statements and MD&A are available on SEDAR under the Company’s profile.

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  • “We made tremendous progress in 2023, resulting in increased revenue, an expanded retail footprint, and new product launches,” commented, Hamutal Yitzhak, CEO of Else Nutrition.
  • “Notably, our revenue increased 38% sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the third quarter of 2023.
  • Had it not been for some temporary delays by certain large retail chains, our results would have been even stronger.
  • Else Nutrition management plans to host a business update conference call today at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s financial results for the 2023 fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as well as the Company’s corporate progress and other developments.

SheerID Launches Income Verification Solution Enabling Telcos to Serve Families No Longer Covered by Affordable Connectivity Program

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Donnerstag, April 4, 2024
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SheerID , the global leader in identity verification for commerce, today announced the availability of its instant verification solution for low-income households for telecom carriers.

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  • SheerID , the global leader in identity verification for commerce, today announced the availability of its instant verification solution for low-income households for telecom carriers.
  • With the federal government ending funding of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) this month, SheerID’s verification solution provides a means for carriers to continue reduced rate pricing and promotions to families who need extra financial support.
  • In addition, it allows Telcos to pursue continued federal funding through programs such as the broadband equity and deployment (BEAD) program.
  • Now that ACP is being discontinued, telcos can no longer seamlessly verify and serve millions of customers who qualify for reduced rate programs.

Comcast and United Way Partner to Donate 100 Laptops to Bridge Digital Divide in City of Bloomington

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Dienstag, April 2, 2024
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Today, Comcast and United Way of South Central Indiana announced a donation of 100 laptops to Bloomington residents to help accelerate digital equity efforts in the community.

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  • Today, Comcast and United Way of South Central Indiana announced a donation of 100 laptops to Bloomington residents to help accelerate digital equity efforts in the community.
  • “Community partnerships with organizations like Comcast and United Way are invaluable to ensuring Bloomington families can succeed in a digital world,” said Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson.
  • “Increasing digital equity unleashes the potential of high-speed internet within homes and businesses,” said Craig D’Agostini, Comcast vice president, government & regulatory affairs.
  • Comcast operates more than 20 Lift Zones across Indiana, including two in Bloomington: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Ferguson Crestmont Club and Lincoln Street Club.

Valify Solutions Group Joins White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Stronger Communities

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Mittwoch, März 27, 2024
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Valify Solutions Group, the first tech-enabled group purchasing organization (GPO) program with best-in-class terms and rates on hundreds of categories of purchased services, has joined the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities.

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  • Valify Solutions Group, the first tech-enabled group purchasing organization (GPO) program with best-in-class terms and rates on hundreds of categories of purchased services, has joined the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities.
  • In supporting the nationwide effort, Valify Solutions Group has teamed with Homeplate Solutions, a pioneer in AI-enabled food management ecosystems.
  • Together, Valify Solutions Group, Homeplate Solutions, Foodbuy, Sysco and r4 will work to maximize the buying power of federal funds that local Community-Based Nutrition Providers receive to serve their communities.
  • “We are proud to stand with Homeplate Solutions and our supplier-partners in addressing these societal issues,” said Les Popiolek, CEO of Valify Solutions Group.