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Binance Blockchain Week 2023: UXUY, the Bitcoin Ecosystem Builder

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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UXUY co-founder Jordan delivered a speech titled "UXUY Connects Bitcoin and BNB Ecology", adding a unique perspective to the conference.

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  • UXUY co-founder Jordan delivered a speech titled "UXUY Connects Bitcoin and BNB Ecology", adding a unique perspective to the conference.
  • CZ: Bitcoin halving will happen in five months...
    On November 9, CZ delivered the final speech of Binance Blockchain Week.
  • Before CZ's speech, UXUY co-founder Jordan delivered a speech titled "UXUY Connects Bitcoin and BNB Ecosystems" and told guests attending Binance Blockchain Week the story of UXUY as a Bitcoin ecosystem builder.
  • We look forward to working with more and more Bitcoin builders to make Bitcoin Great Again!"

UXUY Pioneers Taproot Asset Universe Service, Fully Integrating Infrastructure into the Bitcoin Ecosystem

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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With the Universe service launched by UXUY, the Taproot Assets protocol is officially promoted to Multiverse Mode.

Key Points: 
  • With the Universe service launched by UXUY, the Taproot Assets protocol is officially promoted to Multiverse Mode.
  • Think of it as Blockchain Explorer, but with a unique feature: it stores Taproot asset transaction data off-chain while remaining synchronized with the Taproot asset client.
  • In addition to the Universe service, UXUY has also launched the Taproot Blockchain Explorer , catering to traders and users who want to explore and identify assets in the Taproot Assets ecosystem.
  • With the launch of Taproot Assets on the Bitcoin main network, UXUY is ready to support the growing wave of projects and asset issuance within the Bitcoin network.

Massachusetts Broadband Institute, Comcast Partner with Lead For America's American Connection Corps to Expand Broadband Adoption

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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BOSTON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech (MBI) and Comcast announced today a new broadband adoption partnership with, Lead For America, a national 501©(3) nonprofit organization, to bring its American Connection Corps (ACC) program, nation's premier AmeriCorps service experience, to the Commonwealth in Fall 2023. With support from MBI and Comcast, 15 ACC Members will be recruited for full-time, year-long fellowships to serve as Massachusetts-based, "boots-on-the-ground" support at local host site organizations to help with expanding broadband awareness and digital adoption across the Commonwealth. Massachusetts communities to benefit from this program include: Boston, Chelsea, Haverhill, Holyoke, Leominster, Lowell, Pittsfield, Quincy, Revere, Springfield and Taunton.

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  • Massachusetts communities to benefit from this program include: Boston, Chelsea, Haverhill, Holyoke, Leominster, Lowell, Pittsfield, Quincy, Revere, Springfield and Taunton.
  • The Massachusetts ACC Members will support a range of broadband adoption activities, including the implementation of ongoing digital inclusion programs such as digital navigation and digital skill training for economic mobility.
  • "Lead For America is thrilled to partner with AmeriCorps, MBI and Comcast to help expand our ACC program across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts," said Joe Nail, CEO of Lead For America.
  • American Connection Corps is accepting applications for new members for the Massachusetts partnership and around the country.

Cushing Terrell Awarded Montana State University Campus Energy Master Plan Contract

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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BOZEMAN, Mont., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multidisciplinary design firm Cushing Terrell has been awarded a multi-year, multi-phase contract to develop a campus-wide energy master plan and targeted projects to help Montana State University (MSU) increase its energy efficiency.

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  • BOZEMAN, Mont., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multidisciplinary design firm Cushing Terrell has been awarded a multi-year, multi-phase contract to develop a campus-wide energy master plan and targeted projects to help Montana State University (MSU) increase its energy efficiency.
  • Cushing Terrell will assist MSU with its continued progress to design, construct, and maintain buildings on its campus with unprecedented levels of energy efficiency.
  • In partnership with McKinstry's EcoDistrict group, HDR, Major Geothermal, and Practical Energy Management, Cushing Terrell will develop the overall master plan and identify projects to support energy district integration and the infrastructure needed to connect with the geothermal fields below campus, as well as employ overall energy reduction and reuse strategies.
  • "As an MSU alum, I'm excited to work with the university on a project as forward-thinking as this one," said Alex Russell, Director of Energy Services for Cushing Terrell.

Half of Gen Z Tech Employees Feel Uncomfortable at Work Due to Their Identity, According to New Wiley Report

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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The reports key insights include:

Key Points: 
  • The reports key insights include:
    Working in tech remains an uncomfortable experience for many Gen Z employees.
  • Gen Z professionals often dont know about, or feel qualified for, career pathways in tech.
  • Theres still much more work to be done to increase diversity in the tech industry, said Daniele Grassi, Chief Operating Officer of Wiley Edge.
  • Wiley is a global leader in research and education, unlocking human potential by enabling discovery, powering education, and shaping workforces.

Attitudes Toward Online Learning Improve Post Pandemic, According to Wiley Survey

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Positive attitudes toward online learning have increased to their highest levels yet among learners who use it, according to Wileys annual Voice of the Online Learner report , issued today.

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  • Positive attitudes toward online learning have increased to their highest levels yet among learners who use it, according to Wileys annual Voice of the Online Learner report , issued today.
  • The vast majority94%of online learners in the survey said they have a positive or very positive view of online learning, up from 86% before the pandemic.
  • They also see real value in the results they achieve through online education, which allow them to advance in their career.
  • The report is based on a national survey of 2,500 adult respondents enrolled or planning to enroll in an online degree or certificate program.

WES Mariam Assefa Fund Announces $1M in Grants to Advance Inclusive Employer Practices and Career Pathways for Immigrants in the U.S. and Canada

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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In the U.S., the Fund awarded grants to African Bridge Network, Center for Southeast Asians, New Mexico Dream Team, and One Fair Wage.

Key Points: 
  • In the U.S., the Fund awarded grants to African Bridge Network, Center for Southeast Asians, New Mexico Dream Team, and One Fair Wage.
  • These grants build on an earlier round of funding awarded an open call for grant applications in the U.S. and Canada.
  • For more than 45 years, WES has set the standard of excellence in the field of international academic credential evaluation.
  • Its philanthropic arm, the WES Mariam Assefa Fund, supports catalytic leaders and organizations working to build inclusive economies and to ensure that immigrants and refugees can achieve their aspirations and thrive.

Wiley Renames its Industry-Leading Talent Development Solution “mthree” to Wiley Edge

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in research and education, today announced the renaming of its fast-growing talent development solution, mthree, to Wiley Edge.

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  • Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in research and education, today announced the renaming of its fast-growing talent development solution, mthree, to Wiley Edge.
  • Wiley Edge works with employers to find and train top talent for their most difficult-to-fill jobs.
  • With many of these jobs left unfilled, organizations are struggling to compete and increasingly turning to innovative talent development solutions such as Wiley Edge.
  • Wiley Edge helps the worlds leading corporations to succeed by finding, training and retaining the talent they need.

Missouri Partners With Wiley to Help State Residents Build Pathways to Careers

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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The state of Missouri has partnered with Wiley (NYSE: WLY) to help advance the states efforts to provide unemployed, underemployed, and dislocated Missourians with a pathway toward a new career.

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  • The state of Missouri has partnered with Wiley (NYSE: WLY) to help advance the states efforts to provide unemployed, underemployed, and dislocated Missourians with a pathway toward a new career.
  • The state hopes to impact at least 100,000 citizens a year through this partnership.
  • In Missouri we are laser focused on helping our citizens access work and stay in work, said Mardy Leathers, Missouris Director of Office of Workforce Development.
  • Today, our high-impact content, platforms, and services help researchers, learners, institutions, and corporations achieve their goals in an ever-changing world.

Massachusetts FQHC Telehealth Consortium Announces Grant from Essex County Community Foundation to Support New ‘Telehealth Navigator Program’

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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The FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) Telehealth Consortium (the Consortium) has received a grant from the Digital Equity Fund of the Essex County Community Foundation in partnership with the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.

Key Points: 
  • The FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) Telehealth Consortium (the Consortium) has received a grant from the Digital Equity Fund of the Essex County Community Foundation in partnership with the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.
  • The $226,660 grant, funded by the Commonwealths Partnerships for Recovery initiative, will support a new Telehealth Navigator Program that will increase access to telehealth while also addressing digital equity in under-resourced communities located in Essex County, including Lynn, Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester.
  • We need to work together to change that, and we believe the Telehealth Navigator Program is a huge first step.
  • The FQHC Telehealth Consortium, which is sponsoring the program, is a partnership of C3 and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers.