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ITRI Excels with Eight 2023 R&D 100 Awards, Showcasing Biotechnological Triumph

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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ITRI's accolades include five net-zero solutions and three novel biomedical technologies, marking a historic win for the institute's biotechnology sector.

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  • ITRI's accolades include five net-zero solutions and three novel biomedical technologies, marking a historic win for the institute's biotechnology sector.
  • "It marks the fifth consecutive year that ITRI's biomedical innovations have earned the prestigious R&D 100 Awards, showcasing the international caliber of Taiwan's biomedical research capabilities," noted ITRI President Edwin Liu.
  • All three award-winning technologies have been transferred to Taiwanese companies, reflecting the Institute's commitment to translating research into practical industrial applications.
  • Beyond its current applications, iRFA's can potentially be extended to breast and orthopedic tumor ablation and even robotic-assisted surgery.

"Unification Church" Statement on Japan's Consideration to Dissolve Sister Church in Japan

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Federation for World Peace and Unification USA, colloquially known as the "Unification Church," is appalled at the Japanese government's consideration to dissolve our sister church in Japan.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Federation for World Peace and Unification USA, colloquially known as the "Unification Church," is appalled at the Japanese government's consideration to dissolve our sister church in Japan.
  • According to the Freedom House analysis , Japan scores highly for the freedom of individuals in Japan to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private.
  • If the Japanese government dissolves the Family Federation in Japan, they are going directly against their own laws.
  • I have not met any other group from Japan that has had as much of a positive impact around the world.

ITRI Took Home Three Edison Awards(TM) in 2023

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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HSINCHU, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly-anticipated 2023 Edison Awards™ winners were revealed in Fort Myers, Florida, and the Industrial Technology Research Institute ( ITRI ) is proud to be among them.

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  • HSINCHU, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly-anticipated 2023 Edison Awards™ winners were revealed in Fort Myers, Florida, and the Industrial Technology Research Institute ( ITRI ) is proud to be among them.
  • This marks the seventh consecutive year that ITRI has won Edison AwardsTM, achieving its highest number of wins in history.
  • I think not only did ITRI follow the trend, you led a lot of the trends and that's just the nature of ITRI, of what you do at ITRI," he said.
  • Visit www.edisonawards.com to see the complete list of 2023 Edison Awards™.

Pepperdine School of Public Policy Receives $1 Million Endowment Gift to Establish the Joseph and Farima Czyzyk DC Scholars Program

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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The Pepperdine School of Public Policy (SPP) has announced a $1 million endowment gift from SPP board of advisors chairman Joseph Czyzyk and his wife, Farima.

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  • The Pepperdine School of Public Policy (SPP) has announced a $1 million endowment gift from SPP board of advisors chairman Joseph Czyzyk and his wife, Farima.
  • This endowment will support the school's highly regarded summer program in Washington, DC, which will be renamed the Joseph and Farima Czyzyk DC Scholars Program .
  • He is chair of the Board of Advisors of the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy as well as a Pepperdine University Board member.
  • The gift marks another step in the School of Public Policys plans to expand the program in Washington, DC.

Tai Ji Men’s Bell of World Peace and Love Rings for Global Peace, Justice, and Sustainability

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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May peace and love prevail for the world and for Tai Ji Men peace with conscience and justice, stated Prof. Massimo Introvigne , an Italian sociologist and the managing director of the Center for Studies on New Religions, when ringing the Bell of World Peace and Love in Los Angeles on August 8.

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  • May peace and love prevail for the world and for Tai Ji Men peace with conscience and justice, stated Prof. Massimo Introvigne , an Italian sociologist and the managing director of the Center for Studies on New Religions, when ringing the Bell of World Peace and Love in Los Angeles on August 8.
  • After ringing the Bell, he stated, Im delighted that youre talking about peace and love in face of potential conflict and war.
  • Since the year 2000, Tai Ji Men has held bell ringing ceremonies around the world, promoting love, peace, and conscience.
  • Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy : Tai Ji Men is an ancient menpai (similar to school) of qigong, martial arts, and self-cultivation.

Serve Washington, Schultz Family Foundation and Ballmer Group partner to scale innovations that increase career opportunities for young adults through AmeriCorps

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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SEATTLE and OLYMPIA, Wash., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Serve Washington, the Schultz Family Foundation and Ballmer Group today announced $2.98 million in investments to benefit AmeriCorps participants across Washington state. These investments build on innovations piloted through the WA COVID Response Corps, a first-of-its kind program launched in 2020 to address critical needs triggered by the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • The WA COVID Response Corps was a joint partnership of Serve Washington and the Schultz Family Foundation launched during the height of the COVID-19 crisis.
  • At the same time, the program also created service opportunities for young people who reflect the socioeconomic, racial and ethnic diversity of the communities they serve.
  • These innovations included:
    Supporting 82 new community-based organizations, often operating closest to those in need, to benefit from the AmeriCorps program.
  • Recognizing the impact of the innovations and success of the program on young adults and communities, Serve Washington, the Schultz Family Foundation, and Ballmer Group have committed $2.98 million in 2022 and 2023 to increase the diversity of people and organizations participating in AmeriCorps in Washington state.

Baha’is accused of “colonialism” and “infiltrating kindergartens” as 52 fresh acts of persecution add to more than 100 in recent weeks

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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The mention of kindergartens is an apparent pretext for the targeting of a number of Bahais who are preschool teachers.

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  • The mention of kindergartens is an apparent pretext for the targeting of a number of Bahais who are preschool teachers.
  • One is being held in solitary confinement in Evin Prison and the whereabouts of the other two are unknown.
  • Detaining these Bahais demonstrates the senseless cruelty of the Iranian government in its systematic campaign to persecute the whole community, Alai said.
  • But this unrelenting and escalating psychological warfare sets the stage for added persecution of the Baha'is in the weeks and months ahead.

FLO CEO LOUIS TREMBLAY APPOINTED TO ALLIANCE FOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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QUEBEC CITY, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - FLO President and CEO Louis Tremblay has been appointed to the board of directors for the Alliance for Transportation Electrification (ATE).

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  • QUEBEC CITY, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - FLO President and CEO Louis Tremblay has been appointed to the board of directors for the Alliance for Transportation Electrification (ATE).
  • Mr. Tremblay brings the perspective of a leading charging network operator and smart charging solutions provider to the board of directors.
  • "Louis' addition to the board strengthens the Alliance's perspective and expertise among our diverse members," said Phil Jones, Executive Director of the ATE.
  • The Alliance for Transportation Electrification (ATE), a 501c.6 non-profit organization, is a broad coalition of organizations that advocates for an acceleration of transportation electrification in all states and provinces.

US Journalist Hunger-Strikes for India's Persecuted Christians

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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Friedrich, consuming only water, tea, and coffee, was on hunger-strike from the morning of January 5 to the morning of January 12.

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  • Friedrich, consuming only water, tea, and coffee, was on hunger-strike from the morning of January 5 to the morning of January 12.
  • Besides Open Doors USA, the Voice of the Martyrs has recently labeled conditions for Indian Christians as "hostile."
  • According to United Christian Forum for Human Rights, an India-based watchdog group, Christians throughout India suffered over 500 attacks in 2021.
  • "The American Christian Church, sadly, and I think it's due to ignorance, is almost entirely silent on this issue."

Pakistan Blocks US Youth Group's Website

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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This ban took effect on April 9, after which mkausa.org was blocked from access in Pakistan.

Key Points: 
  • This ban took effect on April 9, after which mkausa.org was blocked from access in Pakistan.
  • It is heartbreaking that Pakistani youth can no longer look at our examples in America and use them to better their own communities.
  • Pakistan has faced repeated condemnation from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom ( USCIRF ) stating , "Religious freedom conditions across Pakistan continue to trend negatively.
  • "\nWhile Pakistan may block our website, AMYA will continue moving forward to uphold Islam\'s honor.AMYA intends to challenge this order and will exercise all available legal options through its U.S. counsel.\nThe Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) is a nationwide youth group that works with young Muslim men and boys around the country.