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The Bob Woodruff Foundation Partners with US Fertility to Support Discounts on Fertility Treatments, Helping Injured Veterans Grow Their Families

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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Today, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has announced its partnership with US Fertility to drive awareness of discounted fertility treatments for veterans with service-related injuries to help them grow their families.

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  • Today, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has announced its partnership with US Fertility to drive awareness of discounted fertility treatments for veterans with service-related injuries to help them grow their families.
  • For five years, the Bob Woodruff Foundations Veterans In-Vitro InitiAtive (VIVA) has complemented fertility treatment services provided by the government to ensure military service does not preclude veterans from growing their families.
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation provides up to $5,000 to eligible veterans, most of whom are ineligible for the VA-funded program.
  • About the Bob Woodruff Foundation:
    The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was hit by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.

Netcapital Inc. Portfolio Company MustWatch Adds Acclaimed Screenwriter Jason Keller to Team

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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Netcapital Inc. (OTCQX: NCPL) announced that Jason Keller, acclaimed playwright and screenwriter, has joined portfolio company MustWatch as Executive Producer.

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  • Netcapital Inc. (OTCQX: NCPL) announced that Jason Keller, acclaimed playwright and screenwriter, has joined portfolio company MustWatch as Executive Producer.
  • Keller brings nearly two decades of experience in the film and entertainment industry to the MustWatch team.
  • Its an incredibly exciting time to be joining MustWatch, shared Keller.
  • We congratulate MustWatch on the exciting addition of Jason Keller to the team.

Jefferson Elects Patricia D. Wellenbach as Board Chair

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Thomas Jefferson University Board of Trustees (BOT) unanimously elected Patricia D. Wellenbach as the governing board chair marking the first time in its 197-year history that a woman will assume the helm.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Thomas Jefferson University Board of Trustees (BOT) unanimously elected Patricia D. Wellenbach as the governing board chair marking the first time in its 197-year history that a woman will assume the helm.
  • "Chair Wellenbach is a transformational leader who takes over at a time when Jefferson is transforming," said Stephen K. Klasko, MD, MBA, President of Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health.
  • "Thanks to her work, and many others, she ushers in the most diverse board of trustees in our history.
  • Since Dr. Klasko's arrival at Jefferson in 2013, Jefferson has increased its board diversity with minorities and women accounting for 43% of the board, including 14% African American representation.

Two Iconic American Writers Join Howard to Create a Center to Help Educate the Next Generation of Black Journalists

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University announced today that Nikole Hannah-Jones and Howard alumnus Ta-Nehisi Coates will join the Howard University faculty.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University announced today that Nikole Hannah-Jones and Howard alumnus Ta-Nehisi Coates will join the Howard University faculty.
  • The center hopes to work across multiple historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) that offer journalism degrees and concentrations.
  • It is my pleasure to welcome to Howard two of todays most respected and influential journalists, said Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, president of Howard University.
  • And it is in the pursuit of wisdom and happiness that I return to join the esteemed faculty of Howard University.

Jefferson Lines takes proactive steps toward crisis management with TSA I-STEP training

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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Long before the State of Minnesota had established snow removal programs, Jefferson plowed major highways to allow for safer travel.

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  • Long before the State of Minnesota had established snow removal programs, Jefferson plowed major highways to allow for safer travel.
  • Now, in the summer of 2021, an interdepartmental safety team took part in the Transportation Security Administrations Intermodal Security Training and Exercise Program (I-STEP) to evaluate and enhance crisis management procedures across all facets of Jefferson Lines.
  • In crisis management, prevention is always the first line of defense, said Jefferson Lines CEO, Steve Woelfel.
  • Jefferson Lines is one of the first privately-owned transportation companies to undergo this training.

Dr. Keith Ablow's Pain-2-Power Embraced by Leaders in Multiple Industries

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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BOSTON, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Keith Ablow's executive and life coaching platform and principles, honed over decades as a psychiatrist, entrepreneur and life coach, have now been embraced by leaders across America and in multiple industries.

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  • BOSTON, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Keith Ablow's executive and life coaching platform and principles, honed over decades as a psychiatrist, entrepreneur and life coach, have now been embraced by leaders across America and in multiple industries.
  • Dr. Ablow has been retained by entrepreneurs and CEOs in the healthcare, technology, banking, insurance, real estate and renewable energy industries.
  • We end up co-authoring, if you will, the story of that individual or that company's best intentions and best possibilities."
  • Dr. Ablow is the author of 16 books, several of which were New York Times bestsellers or USA Today bestsellers.

SeaChange International Taps Feintuch Communications as its Global PR Agency

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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NEW YORK and BOSTON, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaChange International, Inc. (NASDAQ:SEAC), a leading provider of video delivery platforms and streaming enablement for cable operatorsand content owners worldwide, has selected Feintuch Communications as its global public relations agency.

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  • NEW YORK and BOSTON, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaChange International, Inc. (NASDAQ:SEAC), a leading provider of video delivery platforms and streaming enablement for cable operatorsand content owners worldwide, has selected Feintuch Communications as its global public relations agency.
  • That's why we retained the services of Feintuch Communications which has extensive background and experience in the broadcast, advertising and technology markets."
  • "SeaChange has an impressive pedigree in the broadcasting and streaming industries with solid technology and an entrepreneurial excitement in its management team," said Henry Feintuch, president, Feintuch Communications.
  • "We look forward to implementing a broad trade and business communications campaign and helping it to build its global business."

This Is Not a Coin LLC offers Obama NFT comes to DC

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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The filmmakers were granted priority access to capture four days of official public events from an artistic perspective.

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  • The filmmakers were granted priority access to capture four days of official public events from an artistic perspective.
  • Linking past and present, they note that the experience of being at Obama's inauguration "is the same energy we see in today's NFT community."
  • "This Is Not A Coin's Twitter also states that they have "no affiliation with Barack Obama or Red Digital Cinema."
  • Inquiries: This Is Not A Coin via email, [email protected] or Twitter:@thisisnotacoin
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Hazelden Betty Ford Dedicates ‘Joan and Mark Mishek Family Green’ at Its Headquarters and Largest Campus in Minnesota

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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The new Joan and Mark Mishek Family Green continues a decade-long, ongoing transformation at Hazelden Betty Fords rural campus on the shores of South Center Lake near Center City, Minn., where the organization was founded in 1949.

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  • The new Joan and Mark Mishek Family Green continues a decade-long, ongoing transformation at Hazelden Betty Fords rural campus on the shores of South Center Lake near Center City, Minn., where the organization was founded in 1949.
  • The playground and family green in Center City will be used by kids ages 7-12 in the Hazelden Betty Ford Childrens Program and their families, as well as families visiting adult patients and those participating in the Hazelden Betty Ford Family Program.
  • Ive been able to do that at Hazelden Betty Ford and, for that, I am eternally grateful, Mishek said.
  • Today, Hazelden Betty Ford has sites across the country and offers virtual care through its RecoveryGo behavioral health service.

USA TODAY Announces Hosts and Presenters for First Ever National High School Sports Awards Show

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210624005612/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210624005612/en/
    Each year, USA TODAY High School Sports Awards honors student athletes in communities across the country.
  • This year, 105 regional and statewide awards programs will culminate in one national award show, which will celebrate elite high school athletes, coaches and teams.
  • Hosting the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards is such an honor and reminds me of the good old days back when I was on the field, Michael Strahan said.
  • The USA TODAY High School Sports Awards celebrate the best athletes in regions and states across the country.