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The New York Amsterdam News Continues Growing and Welcomes Aaron Foley as News Editor

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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HARLEM, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Amsterdam News (AmNews), one of America's oldest and most influential Black newspapers continues its unfolding renaissance with the hiring of distinguished journalist and author Aaron Foley as our new News Editor.

Key Points: 
  • HARLEM, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Amsterdam News (AmNews), one of America's oldest and most influential Black newspapers continues its unfolding renaissance with the hiring of distinguished journalist and author Aaron Foley as our new News Editor.
  • In his new role, Foley will be instrumental in directing our news coverage and helping to transform our print and digital products.
  • Reyes will retain oversight of the paper's Blacklight investigative unit of which he is the founding editor.
  • "These two exceptional journalists will continue the work of serving our readership and creating award winning journalism," she added.

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection, Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.
  • Religious freedom serves communities as well as individuals, said Prof. Cole Durham Jr., director of the Brigham Young University's International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
  • UPF and The Washington Times Foundation are committed to protect, defend and advance religious liberty universally.
  • Together we will roll back the tyranny of all God-denying ideologies and build a better world.”
    The UPF and Washington Times Foundation event was covered in a Jan. 31 Washington Times article, under the headline, “Japan’s dispute with church a test of liberty everywhere.”

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection - Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,

Key Points: 
  • Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,
    If a nation disrespects religious freedom, “all other rights
    Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.
  • Religious freedom serves communities as well as individuals, said Prof. Cole Durham Jr., director of the Brigham Young University's International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
  • UPF and The Washington Times Foundation are committed to protect, defend and advance religious liberty universally.
  • Together we will roll back the tyranny of all God-denying ideologies and build a better world.”
    The UPF and Washington Times Foundation event was covered in a Jan. 31 Washington Times article, under the headline, “Japan’s dispute with church a test of liberty everywhere.”

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection - Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

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Saturday, February 3, 2024
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Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,

Key Points: 
  • Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,
    If a nation disrespects religious freedom, “all other rights
    Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.
  • Religious freedom serves communities as well as individuals, said Prof. Cole Durham Jr., director of the Brigham Young University's International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
  • UPF and The Washington Times Foundation are committed to protect, defend and advance religious liberty universally.
  • Together we will roll back the tyranny of all God-denying ideologies and build a better world.”
    The UPF and Washington Times Foundation event was covered in a Jan. 31 Washington Times article, under the headline, “Japan’s dispute with church a test of liberty everywhere.”

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection - Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

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Saturday, February 3, 2024
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Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,

Key Points: 
  • Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,
    If a nation disrespects religious freedom, “all other rights
    Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.
  • Religious freedom serves communities as well as individuals, said Prof. Cole Durham Jr., director of the Brigham Young University's International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
  • UPF and The Washington Times Foundation are committed to protect, defend and advance religious liberty universally.
  • Together we will roll back the tyranny of all God-denying ideologies and build a better world.”
    The UPF and Washington Times Foundation event was covered in a Jan. 31 Washington Times article, under the headline, “Japan’s dispute with church a test of liberty everywhere.”

Pavilion Payments Funds Research and Grant Award for the International Center for Responsible Gaming

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Pavilion Payments , the leading omnichannel payments provider exclusively serving the gaming industry, announced its support and contribution to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) .

Key Points: 
  • Pavilion Payments , the leading omnichannel payments provider exclusively serving the gaming industry, announced its support and contribution to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) .
  • Pavilion Payments’ involvement is meant to develop new ways to encourage patrons to utilize responsible gaming tools and play more securely and responsibly.
  • “At Pavilion Payments, we are committed to promoting responsible and ethical practices within the gaming industry,” said Christopher Justice, CEO of Pavilion Payments.
  • We believe in the potential of Dr. Wohl's research to reshape the gaming landscape by positively contributing to a future of responsible gaming.”

UNFO Introduces Innovative Corrective Foot Brace For Newborns, Elevating Pediatric Orthopedic Care In The U.S.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNFO Med Ltd., the manufacturer of the Universal Neonatal Foot Orthotics (UNFO) system, is thrilled to introduce a first of its kind corrective foot brace for the treatment of various foot conditions such as Metatarsus Adductus (MTA), a common condition in newborns that causes the front half of the foot, or forefoot, to turn inward. Other conditions include Metatarsus Varus, forefoot adduction, intoeing, and skew foot. This development marks a significant milestone in pediatric orthopedic care, replacing the need for casting and surgical intervention.

Key Points: 
  • This development marks a significant milestone in pediatric orthopedic care, replacing the need for casting and surgical intervention.
  • Metatarsus Adductus – also known as MTA – is a congenital foot condition that occurs in approximately 7% of births.
  • Following seven years of dedicated research, he unveiled UNFO, a short foot orthotic device worn below the ankle.
  • Dr. Daizade has treated over 15,000 patients with the UNFO brace and has had a 95% rate of success[1].

Purchase College Hosts Startup Pitching Competition For Student Entrepreneurs

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, December 6, Purchase College, SUNY took a page from reality television when they presented their own Startup Pitching Competition, modeled on the popular ABC show Shark Tank. The competition gave students the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to entrepreneurs and investors.

Key Points: 
  • The Startup Pitching Competition, modeled on the popular ABC show Shark Tank, gave students the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to entrepreneurs and investors.
  • PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, December 6, Purchase College, SUNY took a page from reality television when they presented their own Startup Pitching Competition, modeled on the popular ABC show Shark Tank.
  • The competition gave students the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to entrepreneurs and investors.
  • "Shark Tank offers Purchase students incredible opportunities," said Assistant Professor of Economics, Iuliia Chikish, who spearheaded the competition.

Signature HealthCARE’s President and CEO Receives Notable Honor: McKnight’s 2024 Pinnacle Thought Leader Award

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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For the last 30+ years, it is this kind of revolutionary thinking from Signature HealthCARE’s President and CEO, E. Joseph Steier, III that has garnered him the notable honor of being named as a McKnight’s Pinnacle Thought Leader Award recipient for 2024.

Key Points: 
  • For the last 30+ years, it is this kind of revolutionary thinking from Signature HealthCARE’s President and CEO, E. Joseph Steier, III that has garnered him the notable honor of being named as a McKnight’s Pinnacle Thought Leader Award recipient for 2024.
  • Established Signature HealthCARE as a top 10 post-acute healthcare organization with all Chief Operational leaders trained and certified as CNAs.
  • Co-founding the Signature Inspire Foundation, the non-for-profit philanthropic arm of Signature HealthCARE with its CNA-directed Board.
  • Signature HealthCARE has also been awarded a Best Places to Work in Kentucky honor by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, for six years.

STRENGTHENING FOOD RESILIENCY THROUGH INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY AND GENDER EQUALITY - KEY THEMES FOR UAE PAVILION PROGRAMS ON DAY 5 OF COP28

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Further, in line with the COP28 focus on Gender Day on 4 December, programs at the UAE Pavilion also emphasized the critical role of women in fostering climate smart agriculture worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Further, in line with the COP28 focus on Gender Day on 4 December, programs at the UAE Pavilion also emphasized the critical role of women in fostering climate smart agriculture worldwide.
  • Key launch events and dialogues at the UAE Pavilion at COP28 included:
    The UAE-based International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) announced the formation of the Women Alliance for Climate Action in Agriculture (WACAA).
  • And, the Global Islamic Finance Program (GIFP) for Climate, Nature & Development and their advisory committee were featured in an engaging program at the UAE Pavilion at COP28.
  • For more information about the pavilion and the schedule of events taking place, please visit the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Website , and the COP28 Website