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Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Larry L. Taylor

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Monday, January 29, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Larry L. Taylor, 81, a Recipient of the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War, passed away January 28, 2024, at his home in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Larry L. Taylor, 81, a Recipient of the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War, passed away January 28, 2024, at his home in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
  • Once reaching the area, Taylor and his wingman targeted the enemy encircling the patrol team, flying multiple low-level passes under intense enemy fire.
  • As the gunships' ammunition ran low, Taylor continued to make fake gun runs at low altitude to distract the enemy from the men on the ground.
  • Taylor then landed his helicopter 100 yards away, still under intense enemy fire, to meet the patrol team on the ground.

BaiJiaYun's international footprint is expanding once again, as the company ventures into the Vietnamese market for exploration and exchange

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Monday, January 29, 2024

The visit to Vietnam for in-depth exploration and exchange not only represents another significant appearance of BaiJiaYun on the international stage, but it also greatly promotes mutual understanding and cultural exchange between the two countries.

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  • The visit to Vietnam for in-depth exploration and exchange not only represents another significant appearance of BaiJiaYun on the international stage, but it also greatly promotes mutual understanding and cultural exchange between the two countries.
  • In the future, BaiJiaYun plans to expand more international collaborations with a global strategic perspective.
  • Accelerating the expansion of its global commercial layout, BaiJiaYun has made a visit to Vietnam for exploration and inspection.
  • Continuously expanding its reach in the Southeast Asian market, BaiJiaYun's international presence is once again enlarged.

NARXOZ ENTERS HISTORIC DEGREE PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING UK UNIVERSITY

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Provides Narxoz students with access to Queen's University Belfast, a leading UK institution

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  • Provides Narxoz students with access to Queen's University Belfast, a leading UK institution
    ALMATY, Kazakhstan, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Narxoz University , a preeminent private university in Almaty in the Republic of Kazakhstan, has entered into a historic Institutional Partnership and Double Degree Agreement with Queen's University Belfast, a prestigious Russell Group UK university.
  • As part of the Double Degree program, Narxoz students can receive a degree (BSc Business Management, BSc Business Economics or BSc Finance) from Queen's, a degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) from Narxoz University and the opportunity to undertake internships and employment with British companies.
  • Narxoz has become the first university in Kazakhstan and Central Asia to form an institutional partnership with Queen's University Belfast.
  • Ravishankar, Dean, Queen's Business School, Queen's University Belfast commented: "Queen's Business School looks forward to partnering with Narxoz University and building valuable relationships in Kazakhstan.

NARXOZ ENTERS HISTORIC DEGREE PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING UK UNIVERSITY

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Provides Narxoz students with access to Queen's University Belfast, a leading UK institution

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  • Provides Narxoz students with access to Queen's University Belfast, a leading UK institution
    ALMATY, Kazakhstan, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Narxoz University , a preeminent private university in Almaty in the Republic of Kazakhstan, has entered into a historic Institutional Partnership and Double Degree Agreement with Queen's University Belfast, a prestigious Russell Group UK university.
  • As part of the Double Degree program, Narxoz students can receive a degree (BSc Business Management, BSc Business Economics or BSc Finance) from Queen's, a degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) from Narxoz University and the opportunity to undertake internships and employment with British companies.
  • Narxoz has become the first university in Kazakhstan and Central Asia to form an institutional partnership with Queen's University Belfast.
  • Ravishankar, Dean, Queen's Business School, Queen's University Belfast commented: "Queen's Business School looks forward to partnering with Narxoz University and building valuable relationships in Kazakhstan.

China-France friend"ship" Sailing since the Amphitrite

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Friday, January 26, 2024

The barque, the Amphitrite, navigated to China's shores fully loaded with western goods like glass and woolen fabrics; when it returned to France, it shipped Chinese specialties like porcelain and lacquerware.

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  • The barque, the Amphitrite, navigated to China's shores fully loaded with western goods like glass and woolen fabrics; when it returned to France, it shipped Chinese specialties like porcelain and lacquerware.
  • This vessel, quoting French Sinologist Paul Pelliot, is the "origin" of the relationship between China and France.
  • In the 1950s, a "monkey-king" kite along with a letter from a Chinese child, fell from the skies and onto a tree in Paris.
  • The friendship between China and France dates back to the Amphitrite centuries ago.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Roger H. C. Donlon

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Roger H. C. Donlon, the first Recipient of the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War, passed away January 25, 2024, in Ona, West Virginia, at the age of 89.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Roger H. C. Donlon, the first Recipient of the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War, passed away January 25, 2024, in Ona, West Virginia, at the age of 89.
  • On July 6, 1964, then-Captain Donlon was commanding officer at Camp Nam Dong, Vietnam, when a Viet Cong battalion launched a pre-dawn attack.
  • Throughout the battle, he was severely injured several times but persevered and insisted others receive medical attention before him.
  • Humble in every respect, Donlon didn't feel what he had done was heroic: "In my situation and every other situation that leads to the Medal of Honor, there is absolutely no input from the recipient.

QYOU Media's Q GamesMela To Launch on mSeva Mobile App Platform

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

The mSeva (Mobile Seva) app platform ( https://apps.mgov.gov.in/ ) is an indigenous development by the India government as an initiative to allow for seamless and free downloads to mobile devices and as an alternative for mobile developers to distribute their content outside of the Google Play and Apple App storefronts.

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  • The mSeva (Mobile Seva) app platform ( https://apps.mgov.gov.in/ ) is an indigenous development by the India government as an initiative to allow for seamless and free downloads to mobile devices and as an alternative for mobile developers to distribute their content outside of the Google Play and Apple App storefronts.
  • Launch is currently targeted for January 26th, the Republic Day holiday in India.
  • Unlike the Google and Apple app stores, mSeva does not charge fees to app developers who utilize the platform.
  • The store became an instant hit when it was released in 2023 delivering over 90 million downloads shortly after launch.

New Elections Book by Dr. Louis Perron Shows How to Beat Incumbents

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Dr. Perron tells the fascinating insider story of how winning political campaigns are orchestrated and how longshot challengers can win elections.

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  • Dr. Perron tells the fascinating insider story of how winning political campaigns are orchestrated and how longshot challengers can win elections.
  • Research shows that over 80% of incumbent U.S. senators and congress members beat their respective challengers over the past ten years.
  • "The fact is, it's difficult to overcome all the advantages that an incumbent has and win an election as a challenger," Perron says.
  • For more information, please visit Dr. Perron's book web page: Beat the Incumbent by Political Advisor, Dr. Louis Perron .

Quhuo to Hold 2023 Annual General Meeting on February 19, 2024

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

BEIJING, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quhuo Limited ("Quhuo" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: QH), a leading gig economy platform focusing on local life services in China, today announced that it will hold its 2023 annual general meeting of shareholders at 3rd Floor, Block A, Tonghui Building, No.

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  • BEIJING, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quhuo Limited ("Quhuo" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: QH), a leading gig economy platform focusing on local life services in China, today announced that it will hold its 2023 annual general meeting of shareholders at 3rd Floor, Block A, Tonghui Building, No.
  • 1132 Huihe South Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020, The People's Republic of China on February 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (local time).
  • The Board has fixed January 16, 2024 as the record date (the "Record Date") for determining the shareholders entitled to receive notice of, attend and vote at the annual general meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
  • Holders of record of the Company's ordinary shares at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to attend and vote at the annual general meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof in person.

FulcrumAir and PLP Unveil Groundbreaking Robotic Solution for Installing Bird Diverters on Overhead Power Lines

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

FulcrumAir and PLP have partnered to launch the world's most advanced automated robotic system for installing helically-shaped bird diverters on overhead power lines.

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  • FulcrumAir and PLP have partnered to launch the world's most advanced automated robotic system for installing helically-shaped bird diverters on overhead power lines.
  • The Mini LineFly accurately places PLP BIRD-FLIGHT Diverters at predetermined intervals, maximizing the performance to help safeguard wildlife from accidental contact with power lines.
  • The first implementation of robotically installed PLP BIRD-FLIGHT Diverters took place during the recent High Banks Wind Project in Kansas.
  • Alongside the Mini LineFly, FulcrumAir and PLP also recently introduced the CSR-18™ Robot, a state-of-the-art robotic installation system designed for PLP CUSHION-GRIP® Twin Spacers.