American Samoa

NRPA Launches New Initiative to Develop Year-Round Workforce Pathways for Youth in Parks and Recreation

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Funding for this three-year program (grant #23A60YP00002-01-00) is provided by the United States Department of Labor through the Workforce Pathways for Youth program.

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  • Funding for this three-year program (grant #23A60YP00002-01-00) is provided by the United States Department of Labor through the Workforce Pathways for Youth program.
  • Through this grant, NRPA will work with multiple partners to help 2,200 individuals engage in workforce development experiences.
  • Key partners include Mounty Airy (North Carolina) Parks and Recreation, Robeson County (North Carolina) Parks and Recreation and 20 additional agencies through two NRPA-facilitated Communities of Practice.
  • NRPA's Workforce Pathways for Youth initiative is funded by a $2,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Nearly One-Third of Public Schools Have One or More Portable Buildings in Use

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly one-third of public schools (31 percent) have one or more non-permanent (portable) buildings in use on campus, according to data released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Additionally, major repair, renovation, or modernization work was being performed in 21 percent of all public schools as of December of this academic year, when the survey was administered. The average age of the main instructional building among reporting U.S. public schools is 49 years, with 38 percent constructed before 1970.1

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  • The NCES data provide information on matters related to air quality inside and outside of public schools.
  • Fifty-nine percent of public schools reported having one or more instructional coaches working at their school.
  • Almost all public schools reported that they have ways to inform parents about their children's learning beyond report cards or summative assessments.
  • Twenty percent of public schools reported that they did not know the year when their school's main instructional building was constructed.

RYVYL Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, November 13, 2023

SAN DIEGO, CA, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RYVYL Inc. (NASDAQ: RVYL) ("RYVYL” or the "Company"), a leading innovator of payment transaction solutions leveraging proprietary blockchain ledger and electronic token technology for the diverse international markets, has provided its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • SAN DIEGO, CA, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RYVYL Inc. (NASDAQ: RVYL) ("RYVYL” or the "Company"), a leading innovator of payment transaction solutions leveraging proprietary blockchain ledger and electronic token technology for the diverse international markets, has provided its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Revenue increased by $6.9 million, or 64%, to $17.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, from $10.6 million for the year-earlier quarter.
  • Other income (expense) net, amounted to ($0.6) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, compared to ($12.7) million in the year-earlier quarter.
  • Management will host a conference at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 13, 2023 to discuss third quarter 2023 financial results, provide a corporate update and conclude with a Q&A session.

LogicMark Empowers Veterans and Their Families this Veterans Day with Donation to the Bob Woodruff Foundation

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

In recognition of Veterans Day, LogicMark will contribute $10,000 to deepen its support for veterans and their well-being.

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  • In recognition of Veterans Day, LogicMark will contribute $10,000 to deepen its support for veterans and their well-being.
  • Since 2013, LogicMark has been a partner of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, equipping them with life-saving medical alert devices.
  • “LogicMark’s contribution highlights our organizations’ shared commitment to address the complex challenges our veterans and service members face,” said Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
  • “We are so appreciative of LogicMark’s generous support of our efforts to ensure our nation’s veterans, service members and their families have stable and successful futures.”
    To learn more about LogicMark and its support for veterans, visit logicmark.com/veterans .

Holland America Line Opens Bookings for Four 2025-2026 'Legendary Voyages' Including New 28-Day Cruise to Alaska and Hawaii

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line opened bookings for four "Legendary Voyages" offered in 2025 and early 2026. Ranging from 28 to 56 days, these longer cruises touch three distinct regions and all sail roundtrip or from/to a North American homeport, making it easy for travelers to visit distant destinations around the world without a long flight.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line opened bookings for four " Legendary Voyages " offered in 2025 and early 2026.
  • "We're excited about the new 'Glaciers and Volcanos: Alaska to Hawaii' cruise that visits Alaska and Hawaii, two regions that are sought after but rarely offered together.
  • The four Legendary Voyages are offered on different Holland America Line ships — Nieuw Amsterdam, Volendam, Westerdam and Zaandam — providing a unique premium, mid-sized ship experience for each cruise.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

KnowBe4 Selects 2023 Military, Veteran and Spouse Cybersecurity Scholarship Recipient

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Friday, November 10, 2023

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced Angelo Kline as the recipient of its 2023 Military, Veteran and Spouse Cybersecurity Scholarship in partnership with the Center for Cyber Safety and Education.

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  • Kline was chosen as the recipient of this scholarship due to his dedication and passion to further his education in cybersecurity and make a difference in the industry.
  • The KnowBe4 Military, Veteran and Spouses Cybersecurity Scholarship offers $10,000 to be applied to tuition, fees, books, required electronics and up to $3,000 may be applied to on-campus housing.
  • "KnowBe4 is thrilled to once again offer our Military, Veteran and Spouses Cybersecurity Scholarship in partnership with the Center for Cyber Safety and Education for the third consecutive year," said Ani Banerjee, chief human resources officer, KnowBe4.
  • For more information on the KnowBe4 Military, Veteran and Spouses Cybersecurity Scholarship, visit https://iamcybersafe.org/s/knowbe4-military-vets-spouse-scholarship .

EQS-News: Deutsche Bank AG Announces Tender Offer for Trust Preferred Securities issued by Deutsche Postbank Funding Trust I and issued by Deutsche Postbank Funding Trust III

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

This announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum contain important information which should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to either Offer.

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  • This announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum contain important information which should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to either Offer.
  • Any individual or company whose Trust Preferred Securities are held on its behalf by a broker, dealer, bank, custodian, trust company or other nominee must contact such entity if it wishes to tender such Trust Preferred Securities pursuant to the Offers.
  • None of the Offeror, the Dealer Manager and the Tender Agent makes any recommendation as to whether Holders should tender Trust Preferred Securities pursuant to the Offers.
  • Neither this announcement nor the Tender Offer Memorandum constitutes an offer to buy or a solicitation of an offer to sell Trust Preferred Securities (and tenders of Trust Preferred Securities in either Offer will not be accepted from Holders) in any circumstances in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful.

The Majority of K-12 Public Schools Offer Academically Focused Summer and After-School Programs

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy-eight percent of U.S. public schools provided summer programming in 2023 designed to help students academically, according to data released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES).

Key Points: 
  • The NCES data on academically focused summer programs includes summer school, learning and enrichment (L&E), bridge, and other summer programs.
  • Seventy-eight percent offered academically focused summer programming, which includes summer school, learning and enrichment (L&E), bridge, and other summer programs.
  • Around 90 percent of public schools offering academically focused summer programs did so at no cost to families (summer school, 90 percent; L&E programs, 87 percent; bridge programs, 90 percent).
  • Most public schools offering academically focused summer programs had full-time teachers working in these programs (summer school, 95 percent; L&E programs, 89 percent; bridge programs, 86 percent).

IF YOU ARE A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A PAYMENT FROM AN OPIOIDS CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

This Notice summarizes Class Members' rights and options regarding the Settlement.

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  • This Notice summarizes Class Members' rights and options regarding the Settlement.
  • Class Members who want to be represented by their own lawyer in this case may hire one at their own expense.
  • Class Members do not need to take any action to receive their share of the Settlement.
  • If they were eligible to receive distributions under the MDL 2804 national opioid settlements, then they may be eligible to receive them here.

RobotLAB Inks Landmark Robotics Partnership With American Samoa Department of Education

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

RobotLAB , an award-winning robotics integrator that delivers impactful technological innovations and solutions for educators and business owners across the globe, has inked a momentous partnership with the American Samoa Department of Education.

Key Points: 
  • RobotLAB , an award-winning robotics integrator that delivers impactful technological innovations and solutions for educators and business owners across the globe, has inked a momentous partnership with the American Samoa Department of Education.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231017732525/en/
    Leading robotics integrator, RobotLAB, is providing 150+ education technology carts to every public school in American Samoa as part of a landmark deal with the nation's Department of Education.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We’re honored to bring enhanced STEM education and robotics to American Samoa, as we’ve seen the positive impact these technologies have had on students over the last 15-plus years,” said RobotLAB Founder and CEO, Elad Inbar.
  • “Through this partnership, we hope to familiarize our students with technology that will provide them with an advanced understanding of STEM, AI, robotics and more,” said Dr. Solomona Tuisamatatele, Head of Technology Integration Office of the American Samoa Department of Education.