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SHARx Files Defamation Suit Against AbbVie

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

AbbVie also named SHARx in a lawsuit in which SHARx is not a defendant, causing SHARx to miss out on a merger that would have increased its national reach and helped reduce prescription expenses for thousands of Americans.

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  • AbbVie also named SHARx in a lawsuit in which SHARx is not a defendant, causing SHARx to miss out on a merger that would have increased its national reach and helped reduce prescription expenses for thousands of Americans.
  • “For six years AbbVie accepted nearly every application our team submitted on behalf of our underinsured members.
  • Without ever contacting SHARx, they cut off our patients, disregarding the needs of those who qualify for their program by their own standards,” said SHARx CEO Corey Durbin.
  • SHARx provides multiple sourcing options, including the Patient Assistance Programs of companies like AbbVie.

The Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Airdrie

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Investing in crime prevention is part of the Government of Canada's plan to keep Canadians safe.

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  • Investing in crime prevention is part of the Government of Canada's plan to keep Canadians safe.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to put in place robust measures to keep Canadians safe.
  • Crime prevention and intervention initiatives are critical to giving young people in Airdrie every chance at success.
  • These important initiatives will help Airdrie continue to be a safe, welcoming, and inclusive city to raise a family."

ThinkEd Unveils Heroes Made U.S. Launch: Making SEL Simple and Exciting

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Monday, January 22, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heroes Made distributed by ThinkEd Corporation (www.heroesmade.com), an innovative provider of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) for elementary schools announces today its strategic expansion into the United States, marking a significant evolution in the field of education technology. This launch brings to American educators and students an innovative social-emotional learning (SEL) platform that uniquely integrates digital interactions with traditional communication methods. The platform is expertly designed to engage learners fostering essential life skills and emotional intelligence through a blend of technology and human-centric approaches.

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  • There is no need for time-consuming preparations, and educators and students can dive right into the engaging SEL lessons.
  • The journey begins within minutes, making SEL accessible to all," said Maria Lavithi Howard, CEO of Heroes Made.
  • Heroes Made was founded by visionary individuals who recognized the need for a transformative approach to SEL.
  • Heroes Made focuses on teaching vital skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision making, and relationship skills.

TikTok Star Tasha Cowell of Sunkissed Healing Co Brings a Messageof Healing and Hope to Melbourne, Florida as an Energy Practitioner & Teacher

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

MELBOURNE, Fla. , Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Tasha Cowell, an energy master, instructor, and mindset coach, is set to inspire Melbourne, Florida, with her empowering journey of healing and hope.

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  • MELBOURNE, Fla. , Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Tasha Cowell, an energy master, instructor, and mindset coach, is set to inspire Melbourne, Florida, with her empowering journey of healing and hope.
  • This profound personal tragedy has evolved into Tasha's global mission of hope and healing, committed to "heal the world one heart at a time."
  • While her Florida energy healing course is fully booked, Tasha welcomes community engagement through book signings and interviews from January 18th to January 25th.
  • This story of hope, resilience, and human connection transforms tragedy into a force for positive change and healing.

Gordon Parks Foundation Announces 2024 Fellowship Recipients: Larry W. Cook, Tonika Lewis Johnson, D. Watkins

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Gordon Parks Foundation has announced its 2024 fellowship recipients: conceptual artist and Howard University Professor Larry W. Cook, photographer and social justice artist Tonika Lewis Johnson, and award-winning author D. Watkins, who is the Genevieve Young Fellow in Writing. Since 2017, the fellowship program has championed individuals who share the Foundation's commitment to advancing Parks's vision for social change through the arts and humanities. Each recipient receives $25,000 to support new or ongoing projects that explore themes of representation and social justice. Fellows participate in a wide range of Foundation initiatives and programs throughout the year, culminating in a solo exhibition at the Gordon Parks Foundation.

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  • The Gordon Parks Foundation has announced its 2024 fellowship recipients: conceptual artist and Howard University Professor Larry W. Cook, photographer and social justice artist Tonika Lewis Johnson, and award-winning author D. Watkins, who is the Genevieve Young Fellow in Writing.
  • PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Gordon Parks Foundation has announced its 2024 fellowship recipients: conceptual artist and Howard University Professor Larry W. Cook, photographer and social justice artist Tonika Lewis Johnson, and award-winning author D. Watkins, who is the Genevieve Young Fellow in Writing.
  • Fellows participate in a wide range of Foundation initiatives and programs throughout the year, culminating in a solo exhibition at the Gordon Parks Foundation.
  • The 2024 Gordon Parks Foundation Fellows will be celebrated at the annual Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner on May 21, 2024 in New York City, which will also honor Alicia Keys, Kasseem Dean (aka Swizz Beatz), Mickalene Thomas, Colin Kaepernick, and Myrlie Evers-Williams.

Press release - Time to criminalise hate speech and hate crime under EU law

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Friday, January 19, 2024

These are crimes of a particularly serious nature with a cross-border dimension, for which Parliament and Council can establish minimum rules to define criminal offences and sanctions.

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  • These are crimes of a particularly serious nature with a cross-border dimension, for which Parliament and Council can establish minimum rules to define criminal offences and sanctions.
  • Currently, member states’ criminal laws deal with hate speech and hate crime in different ways, while EU-wide rules apply only when such crimes are committed based on race, skin colour, religion, descent or national or ethnic origin.
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    Rapporteur Maite PAGAZAURTUNDÚA (Renew, Spain) commented: “In addition to lacking a comprehensive European legal framework to tackle hate speech and hate crime, we are facing new social dynamics, through which the normalisation of hate evolves very quickly.
  • We ask the Council to finally give the green light to the legislation against hate crime and hate speech at EU level, always in accordance with the principle of proportionality and guaranteeing citizens' freedom of expression.”

TAVO Media Group Partners with Psychologist Dr. Carla Gabris to Build a Brand Focused on Anxiety Treatment for Children, Adults, and Families

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TAVO Media Group ( www.tavomediagroup.com ) announces its partnership with psychologist Dr. Carla Gabris ( www.drcarlagabris.com )  to develop a comprehensive brand strategy promoting her practice as a specialist in anxiety treatment for children, adults, and families.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TAVO Media Group ( www.tavomediagroup.com ) announces its partnership with psychologist Dr. Carla Gabris ( www.drcarlagabris.com )  to develop a comprehensive brand strategy promoting her practice as a specialist in anxiety treatment for children, adults, and families.
  • The collaboration between TAVO and Dr. Gabris aims to build a brand raising awareness about the importance of mental health in children, adults, and families while showcasing Dr. Gabris' expertise and unique treatment approach.
  • The collaboration between TAVO Media Group and Dr. Gabris represents an exciting opportunity to positively impact the mental health landscape.
  • By combining Dr. Gabris' expertise with TAVO Media Group's branding and marketing capabilities, the partnership aims to provide essential resources and support to individuals and families struggling with anxiety-related challenges.

New Schools Data Examine Violent Incidents, Bullying, Drug Possession, 'Restorative' Practices, Security Staff, and More

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A collection of new data sheds light on the state of school crime and safety, as well as the school environment, in U.S. public schools, including a finding that 76 percent of public schools prohibit non-academic use of cell phones or smartphones during school hours. Also, 90 percent of public schools said they increased social and emotional support for students in response to the coronavirus pandemic in 2021-22, according to the new survey results from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES).

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  • In addition, 67 percent of public schools recorded at least one violent incident in 2021-22.
  • "These critically important data reveal some of the challenges public schools face in keeping the focus on teaching and learning, such as violence, drug use, and bullying," said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr.
  • "At the same time, we gain insights into ways public schools are stepping up with supports beyond academics, such as the finding that nine in ten public schools increased social and emotional supports for students."
  • The new data come from NCES's School Survey on Crime and Safety , a nationally representative survey of about 4,800 public elementary and secondary schools.

ASM Global Secures Major Naming Rights Deal for Sweden’s National Soccer Stadium to Be Known as Strawberry Arena

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Monday, January 15, 2024

ASM Global today announced a new naming rights partnership with Strawberry Hotel Group beginning in July which will rename the former Friends Arena in Stockholm – a mainstay of major live entertainment experiences – to Strawberry Arena.

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  • ASM Global today announced a new naming rights partnership with Strawberry Hotel Group beginning in July which will rename the former Friends Arena in Stockholm – a mainstay of major live entertainment experiences – to Strawberry Arena.
  • Venue operator ASM Global and new naming rights partner Strawberry – which has over 240 hotels in the region – plan to increase the already market-leading live entertainment experiences to guests, fans, members, customers and artists alike.
  • Petter Stordalen, owner, and founder of Strawberry, said, "The new name, Strawberry Arena, symbolizes experience and diversity, setting the arena as a place for energy, courage and enthusiasm.
  • "In July, the arena will change its name to Strawberry Arena, and this is a major milestone for our group and our history in Sweden.

Newly-Published Spiritual Memoir Helps Women Accept Help And Feel Supported Amid Struggles With Bullying, Abortion, Sexual Abuse, And More

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Despite daily bullying and fights she faced on 14th Parkwood and Swan Street, White handled her problems herself.

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  • Despite daily bullying and fights she faced on 14th Parkwood and Swan Street, White handled her problems herself.
  • Amid her five abortions before she turned 21, White’s life was a constant battle with abuse and sexual habits.
  • Her life continued to change as she sought God’s plan for her life and listened intently to His voice.
  • “I believe this book will be an inspiration to teen girls who might be going through or have gone through struggles such as abortion, sexual abuse, bullying, and sexual habits,” White asserts.