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GeoLinks’ Co-Founder and CEO Skyler Ditchfield Appointed to FCC’s Technological Advisory Council

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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On February 26, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) appointed Skyler Ditchfield, Co-Founder and CEO of GeoLinks , to serve on the Technological Advisory Council (TAC).

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  • On February 26, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) appointed Skyler Ditchfield, Co-Founder and CEO of GeoLinks , to serve on the Technological Advisory Council (TAC).
  • Organized under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act , the TAC provides technical advice to the FCC, identifies important areas of innovation, and develops informed technology policies supporting America’s competitiveness and job creation in the global economy.
  • With past appointments to the FCC’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee, Ditchfield’s new role is anticipated to influence positive advancements within telecommunications.
  • I look forward to addressing the technical challenges and opportunities that lie ahead to make this a reality.”
    As CEO of one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, Ditchfield brings invaluable knowledge and experience to the TAC.

The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Educational Foundation Challenges Censorship

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its latest filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Educational Foundation (AAPS) strongly objects to the censorship imposed by the Biden Administration and by medical boards against physicians who speak out about COVID policies.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its latest filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Educational Foundation (AAPS) strongly objects to the censorship imposed by the Biden Administration and by medical boards against physicians who speak out about COVID policies.
  • Medical boards control “board certification,” which physicians need to practice medicine in hospitals and participate in insurance networks.
  • AAPS seeks disclosure of documents by the Biden Administration under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) concerning its censorship activities.
  • The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Educational Foundation is a sponsor of national conferences featuring presentations on controversial topics, and is also active in providing information over the internet.

Primer Announces Former US Army General Stephen J. Townsend to its Federal Advisory Board

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Stephen J. Townsend will join its Federal Advisory Board.

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  • Stephen J. Townsend will join its Federal Advisory Board.
  • General Townsend served as Combatant Commander of U.S. AFRICOM, after commanding the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and XVIII Airborne Corps.
  • I look forward to working alongside the talented experts on its Federal Advisory Board," said General Townsend.
  • "I'm incredibly excited to welcome former U.S. AFRICOM Commander Stephen Townsend to Primer's Federal Advisory Board," said Primer CEO Sean Moriarty.

SBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees Set to Host Virtual Public Meetings Sept. 13-14

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force (IATF) on Veterans Small Business Development and the SBA Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on September 13 and 14, respectively.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force (IATF) on Veterans Small Business Development and the SBA Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on September 13 and 14, respectively.
  • “The IATF and ACVBA meetings are open to the public each quarter to encourage business owners, committee members, and other advocates to collaborate on increased accessibility to resources and tools for America’s veteran-owned small businesses,” said Timothy Green, Acting Associate Administrator for the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development .
  • Participants may also join by phone at 206-413-7980 and enter the Conference ID: 682 293 143#
    How: Participants may join at this link: https://bit.ly/ACVBA-Sept2023.
  • Meeting presentations and minutes will be available after both meetings at www.sba.gov/ovbd under the "Federal Advisory Committees" section.

Athenian Group announces Shawn VanDiver joining to lead newly created role handling External Affairs

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Athenian Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shawn VanDiver as Vice President of External Affairs.

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  • Athenian Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shawn VanDiver as Vice President of External Affairs.
  • His unique perspective will bolster Athenian's leadership team and marks a pivotal step forward for the future of the company.
  • VanDiver is no stranger to the complexities of business and government or the intersection of the two.
  • Since leaving the Navy in 2013, VanDiver has advised government leaders from city council members to President Biden.

Payroc CEO, James Oberman, Receives 2023 Industry Achievement Award from Midwest Acquirers Association

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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TINLEY PARK, Ill., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Payroc's Chief Executive Officer, James Oberman, has been awarded the 2023 Industry Achievement Award by the Midwest Acquirers Association.

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  • TINLEY PARK, Ill., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Payroc's Chief Executive Officer, James Oberman, has been awarded the 2023 Industry Achievement Award by the Midwest Acquirers Association.
  • Oberman has over three decades of experience within the payments industry and has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Payroc since 2015.
  • Midwest Acquirers Association was established in 2002 to connect payment providers and experts in the central United States.
  • Their Industry Achievement Award was established in 2003 to highlight one deserving individual's contributions and innovation within payments.

ICCSD: Leveraging the Power of AI for Sustainable Development across Multiple Sectors

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Attendees came together to explore the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in advancing sustainable development in the modern era.

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  • Attendees came together to explore the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in advancing sustainable development in the modern era.
  • Recognizing the potential of emerging technologies, many have called for their integration to expedite the SDGs.
  • Zhao Haiying, Professor at the School of Artificial Intelligence at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, delivered a presentation on harnessing the power of AI to unlock the realms of cultural computing and cultural heritage.
  • By synergizing big data, AI, machine learning, and cultural history, the intricate nuances of cultural connotations could be explored, advancing the field of digital humanities research.

NASA Provides Coverage of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Meeting

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is holding a public meeting at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 31, of its independent study team on categorizing and evaluating data of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).

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  • WASHINGTON, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is holding a public meeting at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 31, of its independent study team on categorizing and evaluating data of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
  • The full meeting will air on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website through 2:30 p.m. Watch online at:
    NASA defines UAP as observations of events in the sky that cannot be identified as aircraft or known natural phenomena from a scientific perspective.
  • The focus of this public meeting is to hold final deliberations before the agency's independent study team publishes a report this summer.
  • The UAP independent study team is a counsel of 16 community experts across diverse areas on matters relevant to potential methods of study for unidentified anomalous phenomena.

Energy CEO and Change Advocate for Coal Appointed to Influential International Advisory Council

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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One of the most influential international groups mapping this future will be advised by a CEO who believes coal may one day become too valuable to burn.

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  • One of the most influential international groups mapping this future will be advised by a CEO who believes coal may one day become too valuable to burn.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230426005795/en/
    This week Randall Atkins — Chairman and CEO of public metallurgical coal producer Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC) and carbon technology company Ramaco Carbon — was appointed to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Coal Industry Advisory Board (CIAB).
  • The IEA is a Paris-based intergovernmental organization that provides policy recommendations, analysis and data on the entire global energy sector.
  • Atkins was previously Chairman of the Department of Energy’s National Coal Council, a Federal Advisory Committee to the U.S. Secretary of Energy.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Is Investigating Veru, Twist, and Leidos and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, December 3, 2022
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Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

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  • Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • Specifically, the Advisory Committee voted 8-5 that the known and potential benefits of sabizabulin do not outweigh its known and potential risks.
  • The subpoena requested documents relating to the Company's internal investigation that Leidos disclosed in its 10-K filed on February 15, 2022.
  • For more information on the Leidos investigation go to: https://bespc.com/cases/LDOS
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