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New Appointee Joins Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee As Member Representing General Public

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Washington, DC, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint announced today that the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury has appointed Annelisa J. Purdie to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC).

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  • Washington, DC, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint announced today that the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury has appointed Annelisa J. Purdie to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC).
  • Purdie is one of three members appointed to represent the interests of the general public.
  • She replaces Dr. Lawrence Brown, whose four-year term on the CCAC expired on January 30, 2024.
  • She serves on the Public and School Libraries Committee, where she advises on collection development, raising literacy awareness, and the annual Best of the Best booklists.

LIS Technologies Inc. Acquires 100% of CRISLA Inc., a USA Company That Holds a Patented Advanced Laser Enrichment Technology Viable for the Domestic Production of High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU)

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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A registered nuclear engineer in the State of California, he explored Molecular Laser Isotope Separation (MLIS) of gaseous UF6 and hexafluorides MoF6 and SF6.

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  • A registered nuclear engineer in the State of California, he explored Molecular Laser Isotope Separation (MLIS) of gaseous UF6 and hexafluorides MoF6 and SF6.
  • He has hands-on experience with nuclear reactors, uranium enrichment, nuclear rockets, and space satellite engineering.
  • He is an accomplished professional with 35 years of diverse technical & management experience in advanced laser & optical systems and applications.
  • Furthermore, the US Congress, through the Inflation Reduction Act, provided $700 million to support the development of a domestic supply chain for high-assay low-enriched uranium.

Newfront Supercharges Construction Focus by Welcoming Industry Veteran Kyle Duke

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newfront, the tech-driven insurance brokerage firm based in San Francisco, is announcing the expansion of its dedicated construction team by officially welcoming Kyle Duke as Construction Loss Control Practice Leader. Duke joins veterans Adam Gabler, recently promoted to Regional Construction Leader, Southwest, and Bryan Martin, recently promoted to Head of Surety, among other seasoned professionals.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newfront , the tech-driven insurance brokerage firm based in San Francisco, is announcing the expansion of its dedicated construction team by officially welcoming Kyle Duke as Construction Loss Control Practice Leader.
  • Duke joins veterans Adam Gabler, recently promoted to Regional Construction Leader, Southwest, and Bryan Martin, recently promoted to Head of Surety, among other seasoned professionals.
  • Duke joins experts Adam Gabler and Bryan Martin among other seasoned professionals on the Newfront construction team.
  • Duke joined Newfront this spring and brings more than 25 years of experience in the industry, including leading loss-control teams focused on construction at Marsh and Willis.

Christine Wu wins 2023 RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - Christine Wu has won the 2023 RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - Christine Wu has won the 2023 RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award.
  • A distinguished jury of Canadian writers, including Jónína Kirton, Chelene Knight and Alexander MacLeod, chose Wu from almost 300 entries.
  • Wu, a Chinese-Canadian poet living in Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova Scotia), has been published in several literary magazines.
  • Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award encourages new writing and provides a space for unpublished Canadian writers, aged 17 and over.

$2 Million in Gifts from John M. Webber to Benefit Business Students and Library at Husson University

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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The first $1 million-dollar gift will be used to create the John M. Webber Husson University Business Scholarship Fund.

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  • The first $1 million-dollar gift will be used to create the John M. Webber Husson University Business Scholarship Fund.
  • This fund will provide financial support to deserving Husson University College of Business students, with a preference given to those majoring in accounting or finance.
  • Dr. Marie Hansen, dean of the College of Business at Husson University shares John Webber’s passion for education.
  • Education helps students think critically and consider issues from multiple perspectives.”
    “That’s why the John M. Webber Husson University Business Scholarship Fund is so important,” continued Hansen.

University of Washington Students Unlock New Historical Connections on King Tut's Tomb Using Gale Digital Scholar Lab

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. and SEATTLE, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in nearly 100 years, scholars and the curious public can see one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century in a new light. The Tutankhamun Centenary: 1922–2022 is a website showcasing University of Washington students' groundbreaking digital humanities (DH) research to mark a century since the discovery of King Tutankhamun's (King Tut's) tomb. For the Tut Talks project, masters and undergraduate students used tools like Gale Digital Scholar Lab (The Lab) from Gale, part of Cengage Group, to create a publicly available resource from previously inaccessible collections. It includes selected private papers of Howard Carter, the British archeologist who discovered the tomb, and articles from The Times of London, the primary disseminator of information about the discovery and excavation. Read Gale's blog for more insight on the project.

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  • The Tutankhamun Centenary: 19222022 is a website showcasing University of Washington students' groundbreaking digital humanities (DH) research to mark a century since the discovery of King Tutankhamun's (King Tut's) tomb.
  • For the Tut Talks project, masters and undergraduate students used tools like Gale Digital Scholar Lab (The Lab) from Gale , part of Cengage Group,to create a publicly available resource from previously inaccessible collections.
  • It is a compilation of the work of University of Washington Master's of Library and Information Science (MLIS) Capstone students and students in the NEAR E 485 course.
  • "The Tutankhamun Centenary project shows how digital humanities is breaking barriers in digital scholarship," said Seth Cayley, Vice President, Global Academic, Gale.

United Kingdom Medico-Legal & Insurance Services Market Report 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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The "UK Medico-Legal & Insurance Services Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "UK Medico-Legal & Insurance Services Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The sixth edition of an annual report which provides a review of the market, looking at the legislative background, recent market developments and drivers, market structure, market size and trends with historical volume and value data, the key players and future market developments.
  • Medico-Legal and Insurance Services (MLIS) are a range of medical and medical-related services offered to legal services companies, insurers and possibly to employers.
  • The range of services offered can be split into two broad categories: Medical evidence (ME); Rehabilitation and allied medical services (RAMS).

New Book Explains Why Metadata Matters

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Author John Horodyski, Executive Managing Director at Salt Flats released his newest book today, Metadata Matters, which takes the mystery out of metadata and establish it as the foundation of digital strategy.

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  • CHICAGO, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Author John Horodyski, Executive Managing Director at Salt Flats released his newest book today, Metadata Matters, which takes the mystery out of metadata and establish it as the foundation of digital strategy.
  • This new book shares everything readers need to know about metadata, what it is, how to use and govern it, with real-world examples showing the impact metadata has in both our professional and personal lives.
  • In his book, Horodyski makes the case for metadata as a foundational component of current and future business operations and sustainable growth.
  • Metadata Matters offers practical guidance, best practices, and actionable insights needed to begin effective metadata management.

United Kingdom Medico Legal & Insurance Services Market Trends Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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The "UK Medico Legal & Insurance Services Market Trends Report 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "UK Medico Legal & Insurance Services Market Trends Report 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report looks at the Medico-Legal and Insurance Services (MLIS) market.
  • This report looks at the market structure, recent developments and market drivers, the key players, the market size and trends and the future.
  • MLIS are a range of medical and medical-related services offered to legal services companies, insurers and possibly to employers.

Everspring to speak on diversity, equity and inclusion in online education at EDUCAUSE Annual Conference

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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The presenters will discuss how to utilize accessibility principles to support inclusion and strategies for cultivating welcoming and inclusive online learning communities.

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  • The presenters will discuss how to utilize accessibility principles to support inclusion and strategies for cultivating welcoming and inclusive online learning communities.
  • "We're thrilled to discuss how diversity, equity and inclusion enhances learning for students, especially in the online environment," says Lunt.
  • "DEI is at the forefront of what we do at Everspring to drive outcomes for students in online and hybrid programs."
  • Everspring is a leader in designing learning environments that center diversity, equity and inclusion in online education, with instructional designers building courses through the lens of DEI to ensure accessibility and representation.