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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Leads Two Roundtable Discussions with Rep. Pete Aguilar and Rep. Greg Stanton to Address Affordable Housing Crisis

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пятница, мая 31, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing, mission-driven effort to address the pressing issue of housing affordability, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) led two separate roundtable discussions in California and Arizona this week.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing, mission-driven effort to address the pressing issue of housing affordability, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) led two separate roundtable discussions in California and Arizona this week.
  • On Wednesday, May 29, U.S. Representative and Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Pete Aguilar (D-33) convened a high-level discussion group of relevant players to brainstorm innovations in affordable housing and to identify appropriate resources.
  • Since 1990, the Bank has awarded $1.3 billion in AHP grants to construct, preserve, or purchase over 150,000 units of quality rental and owner-occupied affordable housing.
  • “By funding affordable housing in Arizona, California, and Nevada, FHLBank San Francisco seeks to help communities thrive with the creation of much needed secure, decent, and affordable housing,” said Teresa Bryce Bazemore, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

Caring House Receives $3 Million Challenge Grant for Expansion of Durham Hospitality House

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четверг, мая 30, 2024
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DURHAM, N.C., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SECU Foundation recently announced its pledge of support for Caring House with a $3 million challenge grant for the construction of an addition that will more than double the capacity of its Durham-based hospitality home.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SECU Foundation recently announced its pledge of support for Caring House with a $3 million challenge grant for the construction of an addition that will more than double the capacity of its Durham-based hospitality home.
  • Funding for the Caring House expansion builds upon the success of SECU Foundation’s flagship project that was approved nearly 20 years ago for the SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
  • Since then, the Foundation has helped fund similar facilities in Winston-Salem and Wilmington in response to the overwhelming demand for hospitality house services.
  • Since 2004, SECU Foundation has made a collective financial commitment of over $258 million for initiatives to benefit North Carolinians statewide.

FETCO Sounds Alarm: New Legislation Threatens Critical Services

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четверг, мая 30, 2024
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OTTAWA, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federally Regulated Employers – Transportation and Communications (FETCO) warns the replacement worker legislation recently passed in the House of Commons by the Liberals and NDP will put critical services at risk and drive up the cost of living.

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  • OTTAWA, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federally Regulated Employers – Transportation and Communications (FETCO) warns the replacement worker legislation recently passed in the House of Commons by the Liberals and NDP will put critical services at risk and drive up the cost of living.
  • “This is a bill designed for political posturing,” said Derrick Hynes, President and CEO, FETCO.
  • “Current Liberals voted against the same idea twice before because they know what anyone who looks carefully enough at this policy knows - it is creating a problem, not solving one.”
    Employers in transportation and communications must ensure critical services are provided to Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
  • This bill will make it harder to meet those obligations, add to the cost-of-living pressures everyone is feeling, and introduce uncertainty into the Canadian economy.

Amesite CEO Dr. Ann Marie Sastry to Be Panelist at Mackinac Policy Conference 2024

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четверг, мая 30, 2024
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DETROIT, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ:AMST), a leading artificial intelligence software company offering a cloud-based learning platform for business and education markets, announced today Amesite Founder & CEO, Dr. Ann Marie Sastry will be a panelist at the Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:35 am ET.

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  • DETROIT, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ:AMST), a leading artificial intelligence software company offering a cloud-based learning platform for business and education markets, announced today Amesite Founder & CEO, Dr. Ann Marie Sastry will be a panelist at the Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:35 am ET.
  • She is joined by speaker Alex Rampell, General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz, panelist Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies, panelist Greg Williams, Co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Acrisure and moderator KC Crain, President and CEO of Crain Communications.
  • This year’s Conference will focus on “Bridging the Future Together” to inspire radical collaboration across divides.
  • Amesite CEO Dr. Ann Marie Sastry said, “AI is transforming business, healthcare and government at an incredible pace — and transforming higher ed and requirements for college-readiness.

Soho House & Co Inc. Announcement

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пятница, мая 31, 2024
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Soho House & Co Inc. (NYSE: SHCO) (“Company”) today issued the following statement.

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  • Soho House & Co Inc. (NYSE: SHCO) (“Company”) today issued the following statement.
  • The offer received from the party was at a value that reflected a substantial premium over the current trading price.
  • Consequently the Special Committee has requested that the Board dissolve the Special Committee, which it has done.
  • This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Fiber Broadband Association Research Underscores Benefits of Retiring Copper for Future-Proof Fiber

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четверг, мая 30, 2024
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The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced its Technology Committee published a new white paper on “The Benefits of Retiring Copper Today.” Many telecommunications providers still face unnecessary complexity and expense by continuing to operate legacy copper last-mile broadband infrastructure, especially if they already migrated to fiber in the core and access network.

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  • The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced its Technology Committee published a new white paper on “The Benefits of Retiring Copper Today.” Many telecommunications providers still face unnecessary complexity and expense by continuing to operate legacy copper last-mile broadband infrastructure, especially if they already migrated to fiber in the core and access network.
  • With more broadband subscribers shifting to fiber, existing copper cables will have a small percentage of working lines left within service areas, further driving up costs to maintain as they continue to age.
  • As a result, fiber is the literal backbone of most global communications networks, regardless of last-mile type, including coax/cable, copper, cellular, and fixed wireless.
  • This white paper is our latest piece of research that reveals the long list of benefits any service provider can realize with an all-fiber network.

Toll Brothers Honored at the Best in Pennsylvania Living Awards

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среда, мая 29, 2024
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In addition to the community awards, the Toll Brothers teams were honored for their professional achievements, outstanding performance, and leadership in onsite and online sales and Design Studio consultations.

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  • In addition to the community awards, the Toll Brothers teams were honored for their professional achievements, outstanding performance, and leadership in onsite and online sales and Design Studio consultations.
  • Twelve members of the Toll Brothers team were also recognized for achieving gold and platinum level home sales.
  • “The Pennsylvania Division is honored to once again be recognized for excellence among our peers and friends,” said John Dean, Division President of Toll Brothers in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
  • Toll Brothers’ Pennsylvania Division won the Silver Award for Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Home Priced $500,000 to $600,000 for the Knox Elite at Overlook at Town Center, and the flagship Toll Brothers Pennsylvania Design Studio was recognized with the Best Design Center award and the coveted ASID Crystal Award for Best Commercial Design – Retail Space.

eXp Realty Welcomes Renowned TV Host and Real Estate Expert Tanya Memme

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вторник, мая 28, 2024
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BELLINGHAM, Wash., May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eXp Realty®, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), today announced that Tanya Memme, the renowned TV host, motivational speaker and former Miss World Canada, has joined its dynamic team of real estate professionals.

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  • BELLINGHAM, Wash., May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eXp Realty®, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), today announced that Tanya Memme, the renowned TV host, motivational speaker and former Miss World Canada, has joined its dynamic team of real estate professionals.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Tanya to our team as she truly embodies the spirit of eXp Realty,” said Michael Valdes, Chief Growth Officer.
  • “I am confident that her extensive media experience and profound understanding of real estate dynamics will greatly enrich our community."
  • “eXp Realty’s innovative approach aligns perfectly with my vision for helping agents grow their personal brands, create wealth through real estate and sell confidently," Memme said.

Latest Survey from Grayscale Investments® and The Harris Poll Uncovers Likely American Voters Increasingly Becoming Crypto Investors

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вторник, мая 28, 2024
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STAMFORD, Conn., May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grayscale Investments®, the world’s largest crypto asset manager*, today announced the second phase of findings from its national survey, 2024 Election: The Role of Crypto, conducted on its behalf by The Harris Poll. The survey, which is being released in three installments leading up to the U.S. Elections, builds upon the initial findings released in November 2023 and focuses on Americans' perspectives on crypto, investing, the U.S. financial system, and how these factors may be shaping their voting decisions later this year.

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  • Grayscale and Harris Poll’s latest survey data reaffirm many of the initial survey findings, and also reveal that the current economic conditions in the U.S. are driving more Americans toward crypto.
  • Similarly, voters increasingly indicated that they expect some of their investment portfolio to include crypto (47% vs 40% in 2023).
  • "This is a timely survey given the latest developments related to crypto policy on the Hill.
  • To learn more about the survey and download the full report of the findings, please visit www.grayscale.com/elections .

Who really was Mona Lisa? More than 500 years on, there’s good reason to think we got it wrong

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вторник, мая 28, 2024
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In the pantheon of Renaissance art, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa stands as an unrivalled icon. This half-length portrait is more than just an artistic masterpiece; it embodies the allure of an era marked by unparalleled cultural flourishing.

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In the pantheon of Renaissance art, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa stands as an unrivalled icon. This half-length portrait is more than just an artistic masterpiece; it embodies the allure of an era marked by unparalleled cultural flourishing.
Yet, beneath the surface of the Mona Lisa’s elusive smile lies a debate that touches the very essence of the Renaissance, its politics and the role of women in history.

A mystery woman

  • The intrigue of the Mona Lisa, also known as La Gioconda, isn’t solely due to Leonardo’s revolutionary painting techniques.
  • It’s also because the identity of the subject is unconfirmed to this day.
  • The painting has traditionally been associated with Lisa Gherardini, the wife of Florentine silk merchant Francesco del Giocondo.

Scholarly perspectives

  • In his biography of Leonardo, author Robert Payne points to preliminary studies by the artist that bear a striking resemblances to Isabella around age 20.
  • Payne suggests Leonardo captured Isabella across different life stages, including during widowhood, as depicted in the Mona Lisa.
  • US artist Lillian F. Schwartz’s 1988 study used x-rays to reveal an initial sketch of a woman hidden beneath Leonardo’s painting.
  • Schwartz believes the woman in the sketch is Isabella, because of its similarity with a cartoon Leonardo made of the princess.

Beyond the canvas

  • It elevates Isabella from a figure overshadowed by the men in her life, to a woman of courage and complexity who deserves recognition in her own right.
  • Through her strategic marriage and political savvy, Isabella played a crucial role in the alliances and conflicts that defined the Italian Renaissance.