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Armenian Political Prisoner, Ruben Vardanyan, Granted Permission to Speak With Family Who Plea for End to His Hunger Strike

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목요일, 4월 25, 2024
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YEREVAN, Armenia, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Family members confirmed that thanks to the growing international public and government awareness, illegally detained philanthropist, Ruben Vardanyan, was granted permission to speak to his wife, Veronika, today. This marks only his second call to his family after nearly three weeks of incommunicado detention since Mr. Vardanyan launched his hunger strike on April 5.

Key Points: 
  • This marks only his second call to his family after nearly three weeks of incommunicado detention since Mr. Vardanyan launched his hunger strike on April 5.
  • The family was finally able to plead with Mr. Vardanyan to end the hunger strike in light of his deteriorating health condition.
  • After his hunger strike began, he was denied regular telephone calls with family, adding to the list of Azerbaijan's violations of international norms.
  • Mr. Vardanyan's case is also separated from the other seven political prisoners, prompting questions about whether he is being politically singled out.

Armenian Political Prisoner, Ruben Vardanyan, Granted Permission to Speak With Family Who Plea for End to His Hunger Strike

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목요일, 4월 25, 2024
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YEREVAN, Armenia, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Family members confirmed that thanks to the growing international public and government awareness, illegally detained philanthropist, Ruben Vardanyan, was granted permission to speak to his wife, Veronika, today. This marks only his second call to his family after nearly three weeks of incommunicado detention since Mr. Vardanyan launched his hunger strike on April 5.

Key Points: 
  • This marks only his second call to his family after nearly three weeks of incommunicado detention since Mr. Vardanyan launched his hunger strike on April 5.
  • The family was finally able to plead with Mr. Vardanyan to end the hunger strike in light of his deteriorating health condition.
  • After his hunger strike began, he was denied regular telephone calls with family, adding to the list of Azerbaijan's violations of international norms.
  • Mr. Vardanyan's case is also separated from the other seven political prisoners, prompting questions about whether he is being politically singled out.

SolarTech Welcomes Clean Energy Expert Dan Reicher to its Board of Directors

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목요일, 4월 18, 2024
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EL CAJON, Calif., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarTech , a premier solar company based in California, proudly announces the appointment of Dan Reicher to its board of directors.

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  • EL CAJON, Calif., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarTech , a premier solar company based in California, proudly announces the appointment of Dan Reicher to its board of directors.
  • Renowned as an entrepreneur, investor, policymaker, lawyer, and educator, Reicher brings unparalleled expertise and insight in clean energy and climate change.
  • The addition of Dan Reicher to SolarTech's board further solidifies the company's position as an industry leader in clean energy innovation.
  • We are thrilled to have Dan Reicher join our Board of Directors and are looking forward to tapping his tremendous knowledge as an entrepreneur while advancing the clean energy industry."

RIPM Jazz Periodicals: Music, History, and Culture Now Available from EBSCO Information Services

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목요일, 4월 18, 2024
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IPSWICH, Mass., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Music researchers and all those interested in 20th-century cultural, social, and historical disciplines can now access rare music periodicals with the release of RIPM Jazz Periodicals: Music, History, and Culture from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). The collection, produced by Le Répertoire International de la Presse Musicale (RIPM), includes articles, reviews, illustrations, interviews, and advertisements from jazz publications spanning the early 20th century to the early 21st century.

Key Points: 
  • RIPM Jazz Periodicals is an invaluable repository of primary source materials, featuring an extensive collection of rare and unique periodicals covering the diverse spectrum of jazz music.
  • RIPM Jazz Periodicals provides access to nearly a century of jazz writing, ranging from Dixieland and ragtime to swing, bebop, free jazz, fusion, and many other genres.
  • "The RIPM Jazz Periodicals database is a milestone in preserving and making accessible the rich history of jazz music.
  • RIPM Jazz Periodicals joins our other RIPM databases, also available on EBSCOhost, allowing access to more than 250 years of music literature."

Black American Negro Freedmen Lineage Group Demands President Biden Focus Less on Renaming Francis Scott Key Bridge and Instead ENFORCE Legacy Environmental Policy & Public Works Laws That Let Americans Do the Work

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목요일, 4월 11, 2024
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Immediately after the Key Bridge crumbled, business interests (including the immigration lobby) positioned themselves to receive special consideration for this public works project.

Key Points: 
  • Immediately after the Key Bridge crumbled, business interests (including the immigration lobby) positioned themselves to receive special consideration for this public works project.
  • The Coalition of Concerned Freedmen demands that the Biden administration not expedite work permits for illegal aliens to source labor for the bridge rebuild.
  • The Coalition also demands that President Biden enforce the 1970 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976, as originally written.
  • Black civil rights groups have given little attention to the question of who will rebuild this critical infrastructure.

Senior Congressional Health Counsel Stephen Holland Joins Crowell & Moring

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화요일, 4월 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen Holland, former senior health counsel on the Committee on Energy & Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives, has joined Crowell & Moring, bringing more than a decade of legislative experience on Capitol Hill.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen Holland, former senior health counsel on the Committee on Energy & Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives, has joined Crowell & Moring, bringing more than a decade of legislative experience on Capitol Hill.
  • In his role as senior counsel, Holland oversaw health matters for Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., the former chair and current ranking member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee.
  • Prior to his service on the Energy & Commerce Committee, Holland was counsel to Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon.
  • He will also collaborate with members of the Health Care Group and Crowell Health Solutions , the firm's strategic health care consulting firm.

SK hynix announces semiconductor advanced packaging investment in Purdue Research Park

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수요일, 4월 3, 2024
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SK hynix Inc. announced Wednesday (April 3) that it plans to invest close to $4 billion to build an advanced packaging fabrication and R&D facility for AI products in the Purdue Research Park.

Key Points: 
  • WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SK hynix Inc. announced Wednesday (April 3) that it plans to invest close to $4 billion to build an advanced packaging fabrication and R&D facility for AI products in the Purdue Research Park.
  • “We are excited to build a state-of-the-art advanced packaging facility in Indiana,” said SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung.
  • “SK hynix is the global pioneer and dominant market leader in memory chips for AI,” Purdue President Mung Chiang said.
  • This historic announcement is the next step in Purdue University’s persistent pursuit of semiconductor excellence as part of the Purdue Computes initiative.

Byzantine State Regulations Delay Vaccine Access at Pharmacies, Global Healthy Living Foundation Study Reveals

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화요일, 4월 2, 2024
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The research shines a light on the significant obstacles faced by pharmacists, who are often the most accessible health care providers for vaccinations.

Key Points: 
  • The research shines a light on the significant obstacles faced by pharmacists, who are often the most accessible health care providers for vaccinations.
  • “Post-pandemic data unequivocally reveals adult patients' preference for vaccinations at pharmacies, with nearly 90 percent of immunizations provided by pharmacists or pharmacy technicians.
  • This situation is particularly troubling for patients in low-income communities who have better access to pharmacies than health care provider practices.
  • Such a move would promote equity in health care access and elevate vaccination rates to recommended levels.

2026 Special Olympics USA Games Calls New Champions to its Board of Directors

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목요일, 3월 21, 2024
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Special Olympics today appointed seven new leaders to the organization's 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors to help oversee the national celebration of inclusivity that will bring together thousands from all 50 states to Minnesota.

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  • Special Olympics today appointed seven new leaders to the organization's 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors to help oversee the national celebration of inclusivity that will bring together thousands from all 50 states to Minnesota.
  • “We are thrilled to add seven new members to our existing board of directors who are dedicated to leading the 2026 USA Games with the same joy, excitement and inclusivity our athletes demonstrate each time they compete,” said Adam Hjerpe, Board Chair, 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
  • I look forward to helping the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors ensure the 2026 USA Games leaves a lasting and memorable legacy within our community and beyond.”
    The seven new members appointed to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors are:
    Gwen Walz: Gwen is the First Lady of Minnesota, a former English teacher and lifelong Minnesotan.
  • These leaders join the existing board members of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, including Adam Hjerpe, board chair; Christy Sovereign, CEO, 2026 Special Olympics USA Games; Terry Clark, co-presenting partner, United Healthcare; Caroline Jones, co-presenting partner, Jersey Mike’s Subs; Dave Dorn, president, Special Olympics Minnesota; Wendy Blackshaw, CEO, Minnesota Sports and Events; Jon Steadland, chief of staff, office of the president, University of Minnesota; David Booth, athlete representative, Special Olympics Minnesota; and Will Smith, athlete representative, Special Olympics of New York.

Martin Midstream Partners L.P. Tax Packages Now Available

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목요일, 3월 14, 2024
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Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: MMLP) (“MMLP”) announced today that its 2023 Investor Tax Packages including Schedule K-1 are now available online.

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  • Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: MMLP) (“MMLP”) announced today that its 2023 Investor Tax Packages including Schedule K-1 are now available online.
  • The 2023 tax packages may be accessed through the K-1 Tax Package Support website, https://www.taxpackagesupport.com/martinmidstream .
  • We expect to begin mailing the 2023 tax packages Friday, March 15, 2024 and complete mailing by Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
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