American writers

MasterClass Announces #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author David Baldacci to Teach Mystery and Thriller Writing

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
American writers, Thriller, David Baldacci, Literature, Baldacci, Masterclass, Suspense, Novelists

Known for his page-turning plotlines, Baldacci will teach mystery and thriller writing, from constructing well-paced mystery plots to creating complex characters beginning with extensive research, that will keep audiences engaged from beginning to end.

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  • Known for his page-turning plotlines, Baldacci will teach mystery and thriller writing, from constructing well-paced mystery plots to creating complex characters beginning with extensive research, that will keep audiences engaged from beginning to end.
  • "David has mastered the craft of writing suspense-filled thrillers using realistic plot lines threaded with conspiracy theories," said David Rogier, Co-Founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • "Beyond the fundamentals of writing suspense, David's MasterClass also offers students an insider account of the publishing industry at large.
  • Lawyer turned novelist, David Baldacci is internationally regarded as one of the most prolific mystery writers of our time.

Cubacel promo landed on HablaCuba.com, to bring a smile upon Cuban expats' faces

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Monday, June 24, 2019
African-American people, American writers, Genealogy, African-American women in politics, Gullah, Michelle Obama, Cuba, Family of Barack Obama, Barack Obama

Barack Obama once said that the best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something.

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  • Barack Obama once said that the best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something.
  • This week, HablaCuba.com helps Cubans living abroad with a little something: extra bonuses for international top ups sent to your loved ones back in Cuba.
  • But pay attention, the promotional balance can not be used for Email (Bolsa Correo), MMS and Mobile Data.
  • In 2015 the company registered a revenue increase of over 200% from 2011 to 2014.

ROA Henry J. Reilly Scholarship Recipients Announced

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Friday, June 21, 2019
Training, Other Philanthropy, Defense, Philanthropy, Continuing, University, Other Defense, Education, Fund Raising, Foundation, Henry J. Reilly, Reilly, American writers, Writers, Non-fiction

Today the Reserve Officers Association of the United States, now doing business as the Reserve Organization of America, announced this years 22 Henry J. Reilly Scholarship recipients, who will each receive $2,500 toward their studies.

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  • Today the Reserve Officers Association of the United States, now doing business as the Reserve Organization of America, announced this years 22 Henry J. Reilly Scholarship recipients, who will each receive $2,500 toward their studies.
  • Receiving a Henry J. Reilly Scholarship is an honor, and I will remember the sacrifices of our military as I begin my life and prepare to make contributions of my own in the future.
  • I told my granddad, who is an ROA member, and words simply cannot express how proud he is that I was selected as a recipient of The Henry J. Reilly Memorial Scholarship.
  • Recipients of the academic year 2019-2020 Henry J. Reilly Scholarships are:
    ROA congratulates these exemplary scholars and wishes them success in their studies and the pursuit of their dreams.

BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios Announce Perry’s First Original Series, “The Oval,” to Launch the Content Creator’s Exclusive Programming for the Network

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
Entertainment, TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Celebrity, American writers, African-American people, American culture, Tyler Perry, Perry, BET, Tyler

BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios announced today that a new original drama, The Oval, the first series under Perrys exclusive, multi-year content partnership deal with Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) will begin principal photography this summer at Tyler Perry Studios.

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  • BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios announced today that a new original drama, The Oval, the first series under Perrys exclusive, multi-year content partnership deal with Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) will begin principal photography this summer at Tyler Perry Studios.
  • Ive been hard at work on The Oval and cant wait to share this story with audiences, said Tyler Perry.
  • Perry is currently in production for his multiple television series and will be celebrating the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios in October 2019.
  • Tyler Perry Studios is a state-of-the art film and television production facility founded in 2006 by actor, producer, filmmaker, playwright and philanthropist Tyler Perry.

Landmark Ventures Announces Olivia Brooks Allan as Vice President to Lead Conferences and Events Practice

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
American writers, Mutombo, Writers, Acumen, Arianna Huffington, Journalists

Olivia brings a dynamic breadth and depth of business acumen to Landmark Ventures, notably focused on powerful brands that are known for their emphasis on customer experiences.

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  • Olivia brings a dynamic breadth and depth of business acumen to Landmark Ventures, notably focused on powerful brands that are known for their emphasis on customer experiences.
  • Olivia oversees a team of more than a dozen professionals responsible for executing a portfolio of 100+ events per year, including business-focused events (Dealmakers Digital, CIO Summit, Israel Dealmakers Summit), philanthropic events (Social Innovation Summit annual series), and a series of custom conferences and events for enterprise clients.
  • Past speakers across Landmark Ventures' events include: Alicia Keys, Arianna Huffington, Barbara Bush, Beth Comstock, Craig Venter, Dean Kamen, Dikembe Mutombo, Glenn Close, Howard Buffett, Jessica Alba, John Chambers, Michael J.
  • Landmark Ventures has a particular focus on cross-border transactions involving the United States, Canada, Europe, China, and Israel.

CaseWare RCM Supports Moves by U.S. Lawmakers for Beneficial Ownership Database

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Carolyn Maloney, CaseWare International, American women in politics, Fraud, Crime, American writers

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators recently announced a bill to require shell corporations to disclose the names of their true owners.

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  • A bipartisan group of U.S. senators recently announced a bill to require shell corporations to disclose the names of their true owners.
  • The move comes as Democratic Congressional Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D. NY) said the Financial Services Committee would consider a similar bipartisan bill called Corporate Transparency Act of 2019.
  • CaseWare RCM Inc. is the maker of Alessa, a financial crime detection, prevention and management solution.
  • To learn more about how Alessa can help your organization ensure compliance, detect complex fraud schemes, and prevent waste, abuse and misuse, visit us at http://www.alessa.caseware.com .

George And Barbara Bush Foundation Hosts Birthday Celebration Honoring Its Namesakes

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Bush family, Presidency of the United States, United States, Livingston family, Schuyler family, American writers, Sons of the American Revolution, Florida Republicans, George H. W. Bush, Barbara Bush, Points of Light, George W. Bush

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Grandkids, a skydiving demonstration and country star Lyle Lovett headlined the George and Barbara Bush Foundation's all-day birthday celebration this past Saturday at the George H. W. Bush Presidential Center honoring the foundation's namesakes 95th and 94th birthdays.

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  • COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Grandkids, a skydiving demonstration and country star Lyle Lovett headlined the George and Barbara Bush Foundation's all-day birthday celebration this past Saturday at the George H. W. Bush Presidential Center honoring the foundation's namesakes 95th and 94th birthdays.
  • The occasion marked the largest gathering of Bush family at the Bush Center since President Bush's interment on December 6, 2018.
  • The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is dedicated to preserving the historic legacies of President and Mrs. Bush by supporting and promoting education and service-oriented programs at the George H.W.
  • Bush Presidential Library and Museum and The Bush School of Government and Public Service, as well as the Points of Light and the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy.

Thrive Global and P&G Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Bringing Behavior Change to Consumers Through Microstep Habit-Stacking

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Monday, June 17, 2019
Women, Other Consumer, Entertainment, Technology, Consumer electronics, Internet, General Entertainment, Communications, Other Communications, Consumer, MEN, Oral hygiene, Companies, Dental equipment, American writers, Thrive, Articles, Toothbrush, Tooth Brushing, Pampers, HABIT, Procter & Gamble, Arianna Huffington

Thrive Global's Behavior Change Brand Studio collaborated with six P&G brands Crest, Oral-B, Pampers, Venus, Secret and Pantene to launch the partnership.

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  • Thrive Global's Behavior Change Brand Studio collaborated with six P&G brands Crest, Oral-B, Pampers, Venus, Secret and Pantene to launch the partnership.
  • Thrive Global partnered with Oral-B to introduce Oral-B Sense, a Wi-Fi-enabled smart toothbrushing system that provides consumers real-time feedback on their brushing habits.
  • Thrive Global behavior change content and Microsteps will be embedded in Oral-B Senses feedback loop, giving consumers reminders to add habits like a gratitude practice to their morning and evening toothbrush routine.
  • About Thrive Global Founded and led by Arianna Huffington, Thrive Global is a behavior change technology company helping individuals, companies and communities improve their well-being and performance.

Mercuria Joins U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump in Workforce Development Pledge

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Thursday, June 13, 2019
Businesspeople, Genealogy, American people of German descent, American writers, Climate change skepticism and denial, Donald Trump, Right-wing populism in the United States, Ivanka Trump, Wilbur Ross, Trump

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --At the SelectUSA Summit, Mercuria Energy joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump to sign the Pledge to America's Workers.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --At the SelectUSA Summit, Mercuria Energy joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump to sign the Pledge to America's Workers.
  • The pledge joined 66 international companies from 12 different markets around the world to commit nearly 1 million opportunities in workforce development.
  • The Pledge is a commitment to expand programs that educate, train, and reskill workers from high school to near retirement.
  • In 2017, President Donald J. Trump recognized graduates from Mercuria's apprenticeship program at the White House.

WEX’s Health Division Introduces National HSA Awareness Day Event, Partners with Renowned Financial Expert Jean Chatzky

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Technology, Data management, Networks, Software, Health, Mobile, Wireless, Professional services, Banking, General Health, Managed care, American writers, Jean Chatzky, Writers, HSA, Women writers

Today, the Health division of WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), a leading financial technology service provider, announced it has partnered with Jean Chatzky, founder and CEO of HerMoney, renowned financial expert, and best-selling author, to launch a new awareness initiative: National HSA Awareness Day.

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  • Today, the Health division of WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), a leading financial technology service provider, announced it has partnered with Jean Chatzky, founder and CEO of HerMoney, renowned financial expert, and best-selling author, to launch a new awareness initiative: National HSA Awareness Day.
  • As a 2019 educational ambassador for HSA Awareness Day, Chatzky will, along with WEXs Health division and its Partners, share the benefits and value of owning and using an HSA via social media using #LoveMyHSA leading up to HSA Awareness Day.
  • On October 15, Chatzky and WEXs Health division will co-host a live-streamed discussion about best practices for building financial preparedness for unexpected healthcare costs and will debunk myths and misconceptions about HSAs.
  • I am thrilled to team up with WEXs Health division on this educational mission, says Chatzky, who also hosts the HerMoney podcast.