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Florida Realtors®, FIRA Sign Cooperative Agreement for the Future

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

"As professionals in the real estate industry, we take pride in providing our knowledge and expertise to clients in Florida, Argentina and throughout the world," said 2024 Florida Realtors President Gia Arvin.

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Postal Service Hopes Stamp Will Help Save Manatees

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

SILVER SPRINGS, Fla., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It's Manatee Appreciation Day! The U.S. Postal Service celebrated the occasion by dedicating its new Save Manatees stamp here today beside a clear, warm spring that the marine mammals frequent.

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  • Postal Service celebrated the occasion by dedicating its new Save Manatees stamp here today beside a clear, warm spring that the marine mammals frequent.
  • "Postage stamps are miniature works of art designed to reflect the American experience," said Lisa Bobb-Semple, Stamp Services director for USPS.
  • "This adorable stamp will increase awareness and hopefully encourage people to learn how they can help save manatees, too."
  • The booklet cover features an enlarged crop of the stamp artwork, with the words "SAVE MANATEES" in white capitals.

Fast Forward Unveils Its Largest-Ever Startup Accelerator Cohort, Supported by Leading Funders

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fast Forward, which brings the tech and nonprofit communities together to deploy tech to solve humanity's biggest challenges, today announced the launch of its 11th annual Startup Accelerator. The 2024 Startup Accelerator cohort is the largest one to date, featuring twelve tech nonprofits.

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  • The 2024 Startup Accelerator saw its most diverse pool of applicants, with a 6x increase in AI-powered nonprofit (APN) solutions.
  • During the program, Fast Forward will equip the selected cohort with seed funding, a tailored curriculum, mentorship, and technical support.
  • Since 2014, Fast Forward has seen its portfolio of 90 tech nonprofits collectively impact over 186M lives and secure $753M in follow-on funding.
  • Fast Forward is set to showcase these solutions in the upcoming months via its Demo Days.

Postal Service Issues Celebration Blooms and Wedding Blooms

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Friday, March 22, 2024

ST. LOUIS, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service introduces Celebration Blooms and Wedding Blooms, a natural pair. The new stamps are well-suited for spreading good cheer — whether it's news of a birth or a note to brighten someone's day. A dedication ceremony for the stamps was held today in St. Louis.

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  • Postal Service introduces Celebration Blooms and Wedding Blooms, a natural pair.
  • The Celebration Blooms stamp can be used on the RSVP envelopes often enclosed with wedding invitations.
  • Celebration Blooms is being issued as a Forever stamp, meaning it will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail® 1-ounce price.
  • The word "USA" appears in violet at the bottom left of the Celebration Blooms stamp, with "FOREVER" in magenta just to the right.

Fla.'s Housing Market: Median Prices, New and Active Listings Up in Feb.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida's housing market had more new listings, more inventory (active listings) and higher median prices in February compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®' latest housing data.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida's housing market had more new listings, more inventory (active listings) and higher median prices in February compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®' latest housing data.
  • "Though mortgage rates currently are still fluctuating near 7%, housing economists are predicting rates will start to ease in the second quarter."
  • The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.
  • Statewide inventory (active listings) in February was higher than a year ago for both existing single-family homes, increasing by 36.5%, and for condo-townhouse units, up 73.3%.

BD and Health Care Consortium in Denmark Find Success in Medical Waste Recycling Study

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Monday, March 18, 2024

The study shows that these used tubes, which are made from high-quality polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, can be cleaned, shredded and molded into other types of new articles.

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  • The study shows that these used tubes, which are made from high-quality polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, can be cleaned, shredded and molded into other types of new articles.
  • "Single-use plastic revolutionized health care, but we know there are environmental considerations that come with this critical innovation," said Amit Limaye, director of the BD Sustainable Medical Technology Institute.
  • Used blood collection tubes are considered biohazardous and regulated medical waste, and in Denmark, they are currently disposed through incineration.
  • To learn more about this study, visit the website of Health Innovation Centre of Southern Denmark, and to learn more about BD's commitments to net zero emissions, visit the BD newsroom .

U.S. Postal Service Issues Garden Delights

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, March 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service has issued Garden Delights, four stamps celebrating the flora of America's spring and summer gardens and the vital role of hummingbirds in their pollination. Each stamp showcases a female ruby-throated hummingbird hovering next to either a zinnia, cigar flower, spotted touch-me-not or sunflower. A dedication for the stamps was held today in Strongsville.

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  • Postal Service has issued Garden Delights, four stamps celebrating the flora of America's spring and summer gardens and the vital role of hummingbirds in their pollination.
  • Garden Delights stamps come in booklets of 20 and are Forever stamps, meaning they will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1‑ounce price.
  • The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
  • For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com .

USPS And USPIS Continue Nationwide Campaign to Combat Postal Crime and Protect Postal Employees

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S Postal Service (USPS) and U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced an update on Project Safe Delivery, a joint initiative to protect postal employees and secure the nation's mail and packages. The initiative was launched in May 2023 in direct response to rising crime across the nation that has led to increased threats and attacks on letter carriers and mail theft incidents.

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  • Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced an update on Project Safe Delivery, a joint initiative to protect postal employees and secure the nation's mail and packages.
  • In February, USPIS completed a second law enforcement surge in San Francisco as a part of this nationwide effort by USPIS and USPS to protect both postal employees and the integrity of the postal system.
  • "We have been unrelenting in our pursuit of criminals who target postal employees and the U.S. Mail.
  • These operations have advanced our investigations, secured postal assets, and raised awareness among postal employees about steps they can take to protect their safety."

HP Harnesses Enterprise Color Quality Printing to Power Small Businesses

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

LAS VEGAS, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at HP Amplify Partner Conference 2024, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced the new HP Color LaserJet Pro 3000 series, the latest addition to its world-class office print portfolio. Designed for customers that require high performance in a small footprint, the new Color LaserJet 3000 series is the latest device powered by energy efficient TerraJet toner technology, enabling sharper colors and fast print speeds for growing businesses.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at HP Amplify Partner Conference 2024, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced the new HP Color LaserJet Pro 3000 series, the latest addition to its world-class office print portfolio.
  • "With our new Color LaserJet Pro 3000 series, featuring innovative TerraJet technology, we deliver exceptional color quality, professional speed, and energy efficiency in a compact design.
  • The new HP Color LaserJet Pro 3000 series delivers the tools small businesses need including:
    HP’s next generation toner technology, TerraJet, has a unique toner formula that enables richer and sharper colors.
  • The new HP Color LaserJet Pro 3000 series is part of a broader A3 and A4 portfolio that has been completely revamped for the hybrid office, offering consistent solutions for small businesses through enterprise customers.

HP Unveils Industry’s Largest Portfolio of AI PCs

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

LAS VEGAS, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the industry’s largest portfolio of AI PCs1 leveraging the power of AI to enhance productivity, creativity, and user experiences in hybrid work settings.

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  • HP introduces the industry’s largest portfolio of AI PCs1, featuring new HP Elite PCs, the world’s most advanced business laptops for collaboration,2 and Z by HP mobile workstations to unlock new levels of productivity and creativity.
  • HP announces the AI Creation Center, the world’s most comprehensive workstation solution for AI development3, including Z by HP AI Studio co-engineered with NVIDIA NGC libraries, enabling AI creation.
  • HP now has the largest portfolio of Intel® and AMD-based AI PCs14, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and performance.
  • Accelerate data science capabilities with the HP AI Creation Center, including Z by HP AI Studio
    HP is accelerating the AI era with customized data science solutions.