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Phio Pharmaceuticals Announces Addition of Clinical Trial Sites at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, The George Washington University, and Integrity Research

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, Arizona

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  • Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, Arizona
    Integrity Research Clinical Associates in Delray Beach, Florida
    These sites join Centricity Research in Dublin, Ohio, which enrolled the study’s first patient in November.
  • The principal investigator at the George Washington University trial is Vishal Patel, M.D.
  • at the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center trial site.
  • More information about this clinical trial is available at clinicaltrials.gov (identifier: NCT06014086 ).

The George Washington Presidential Library Launches New Podcast, Inventing the Presidency

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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MOUNT VERNON, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon has launched a new podcast that will bring to life how George Washington shaped the U.S. presidency and how the world's first presidency was often on the brink of falling apart. Inventing the Presidency was released on March 4 for Mount Vernon members and today to the public.

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  • MOUNT VERNON, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon has launched a new podcast that will bring to life how George Washington shaped the U.S. presidency and how the world's first presidency was often on the brink of falling apart.
  • "The creation of the American presidency stands as one of the most innovative and successful experiments in modern world history," said Patrick Spero , Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library.
  • "There was no institution similar to the presidency, and it fell upon George Washington to figure out how the presidency would operate in the newly created United States.
  • It also includes the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.

Law Firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard Settles Two Sexual Abuse Lawsuits With San Francisco Unified School District for $4.5 Million

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Two sexual abuse lawsuits against the San Francisco Unified School District have settled according to the San Jose law firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard.

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  • Two sexual abuse lawsuits against the San Francisco Unified School District have settled according to the San Jose law firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard.
  • The SFUSD board of trustees approved the settlement amount after the SFUSD insurance carriers and the sexual abuse survivors agreed to the settlement amount.
  • The firm sued SFUSD in 2022 for failing to supervise then George Washington High School athletic director Lawrence Young-Yet Chan.
  • Chan allegedly sexually abused Jane Doe 1 from 2012 to 2016; the abuse of Jane Doe allegedly occurred between 2012-2013.

Mars Celebrates the Annual Meeting of the Heritage Chocolate Society and Awards over $70,000 in Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grants

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heritage Chocolate Society celebrated its annual meeting on February 27-28 in Washington, D.C. and awarded six Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grants at its annual gala at George Washington's Mount Vernon.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heritage Chocolate Society celebrated its annual meeting on February 27-28 in Washington, D.C. and awarded six Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grants at its annual gala at George Washington's Mount Vernon.
  • Hosted by Mars Wrigley and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate and established in 2003 by American history advocate Forrest E. Mars, Jr., the Heritage Chocolate Society was created to further the study of chocolate's diverse history and its impact on society and culture.
  • Additionally, previous recipients of the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant are asked to present the results of their grant funded programs.
  • The highlight of the meeting each year is its Annual Gala and Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant Awards presentation.

Staghorn Names Lisa Wicker Master Distiller of New Garrard County Distilling Co.

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlanta-based premium spirits company Staghorn has named award-winning craft whiskey maker Lisa Wicker as the first Master Distiller of its recently opened Garrard County Distilling Co. in Lancaster, Kentucky. The former Widow Jane Distillery leader will oversee whiskey making at the largest all-new independent distillery in the commonwealth, capable of producing 8.5 million proof gallons or 150,000 barrels of whiskey a year. The distillery began operations in January.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlanta-based premium spirits company Staghorn has named award-winning craft whiskey maker Lisa Wicker as the first Master Distiller of its recently opened Garrard County Distilling Co. in Lancaster, Kentucky.
  • "When we were looking for a head distiller at Garrard County Distilling Co., we wanted someone with deep experience in time-honored distilling methods but also someone with an eye for what's next.
  • Wicker brings more than 20 years of distilling and winemaking experience to Garrard County Distilling Co.
  • Prior to joining Garrard County Distilling Co., Wicker was the President and Master Distiller of Widow Jane Distillery in Brooklyn, NY, where she worked for nearly six years.

For President's Day, George Washington's Mount Vernon Poll Finds Americans Want Presidents Who Place a High Value on Ethical Leadership, Respect for the Constitution, Peaceful Transitions, and National Unity

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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MOUNT VERNON, Va., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As President's Day and the next presidential election approach, a new poll from George Washington's Mount Vernon finds 86 percent of Americans want a president who is honest, exhibits ethical leadership, and sets a standard for other politicians to follow. This sentiment holds steady across party lines, with 90 percent of Democrats/Lean Democrats in agreement and 85 percent of Republicans/Lean Republicans in agreement.

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  • George Washington's Mount Vernon poll finds 86% of Americans want a president who is honest and ethical.
  • Equally important to Americans is a president who will protect a peaceful transition of power between administrations, a precedent set by George Washington.
  • We hope all Americans will visit Mount Vernon because understanding our past helps guide our nation's future," Bradburn said.
  • Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, the oldest national historic preservation organization in the United States.

Lear Capital Releases Thomas Jefferson Coins, Second in 'Shrine of Democracy' Series

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The second set of coins in the exclusive  "Shrine of Democracy" gold and silver coin series issued by Lear Capital features Thomas Jefferson, the nation's third president and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The second set of coins in the exclusive  "Shrine of Democracy" gold and silver coin series issued by Lear Capital features Thomas Jefferson, the nation's third president and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Lear Capital released the first gold and silver coins in the series — depicting George Washington — in October 2023.
  • Lear Capital is releasing the coin series as the United States approaches its 250th birthday in 2026.
  • "The George Washington coins were a huge success, and we expect the same enthusiastic response for the Thomas Jefferson coins."

WeightWatchers Unveils “Beyond Hunger: Understanding Food Noise” Report Offering Insights Into the Experience of Ongoing, Intrusive Thoughts About Food

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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“The difference between food noise being problematic or not comes down to how often and how intensely it’s occurring.

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  • “The difference between food noise being problematic or not comes down to how often and how intensely it’s occurring.
  • Food noise that occurs daily can be so intense and intrusive that it negatively impacts food choices and quality of life,” said Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, obesity and lipid specialist physician and medical director, WeightWatchers.
  • “With constant, intrusive thoughts about food, it’s difficult to navigate behavioral change without clinical help.
  • Yet, because of the depth of weight-related stigma, food noise is often ignored as a contributing factor to obesity.

UPDATE Patriot Mobile Leaders Receive Salt and Light Award for Christian Leadership

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot Mobile announces their founders, Glenn and Jenny Story, were presented with the Salt and Light Award for Christian Leadership by the National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL).

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  • Washington, D.C., Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot Mobile announces their founders, Glenn and Jenny Story, were presented with the Salt and Light Award for Christian Leadership by the National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL).
  • “We are honored to be recognized in this way, and we give all the glory to God,” said Glenn Story, Patriot Mobile CEO.
  • “Patriot Mobile just celebrated our ten-year anniversary, and we are humbled and grateful for this journey God has led us on.”
    “We are proud supporters of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers,” said Jenny Story, Patriot Mobile COO.
  • “We’re honored to be here among the nation’s most dedicated Christian lawmakers, Christian and Jewish faith leaders, and conservative champions.”
    U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was awarded the American Patriot Award for Christian Honor and Courage, and served as the gala keynote speaker.

Patriot Mobile Leaders Receive Salt and Light Award for Christian Leadership

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Grapevine, TX, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- December 6, 2023, Washington D.C. - Patriot Mobile announces their founders, Glenn and Jenny Story, were presented with the Salt and Light Award for Christian Leadership by the National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL).

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  • Grapevine, TX, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- December 6, 2023, Washington D.C. - Patriot Mobile announces their founders, Glenn and Jenny Story, were presented with the Salt and Light Award for Christian Leadership by the National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL).
  • “We are honored to be recognized in this way, and we give all the glory to God,” said Glenn Story, Patriot Mobile CEO.
  • “Patriot Mobile just celebrated our ten-year anniversary, and we are humbled and grateful for this journey God has led us on.”
    “We are proud supporters of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers,” said Jenny Story, Patriot Mobile COO.
  • “We’re honored to be here among the nation’s most dedicated Christian lawmakers, Christian and Jewish faith leaders, and conservative champions.”
    U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was awarded the American Patriot Award for Christian Honor and Courage, and served as the gala keynote speaker.