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Eisenhower Fellowships honors Steven Spielberg with 2024 Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships will award its highest honor, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service, to legendary film director Steven Spielberg for his extraordinary artistic achievements in presenting America's culture and history to the world and his enormous contributions to advancing global understanding.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships will award its highest honor, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service, to legendary film director Steven Spielberg for his extraordinary artistic achievements in presenting America's culture and history to the world and his enormous contributions to advancing global understanding.
  • The Chairman of Eisenhower Fellowships (EF), former U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates, will present the prestigious medal to Spielberg at the organization's 2024 Annual Awards Dinner on May 15 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
  • "Few people embody President Eisenhower's ideals in their life's work more than Steven Spielberg," Dr. Gates said.
  • "Few people embody President Eisenhower's ideals in their life's work more than Steven Spielberg," Dr. Gates said.

Isabel Schnabel: From laggard to leader? Closing the euro area’s technology gap

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Saturday, February 17, 2024
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This paper, by means of a DSGE model including heterogeneous firms and banks, financial frictions and prudential regulation, first shows the need of climate-related capital requirements in the existing prudential framework.

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  • This paper, by means of a DSGE model including heterogeneous firms and banks, financial frictions and prudential regulation, first shows the need of climate-related capital requirements in the existing prudential framework.
  • We further show that relying on microprudential regulation alone would not be enough to account for the systemic dimension of transition risk.

Vladimir Putin justifies his imperial aims in Tucker Carlson interview

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

During his much-publicized recent interview with American right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson, Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined his perception of Russian history as the second anniversary of his invasion of Ukraine approaches.

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  • During his much-publicized recent interview with American right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson, Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined his perception of Russian history as the second anniversary of his invasion of Ukraine approaches.
  • During his interview with Carlson, Putin traced Russian history to the ninth century.

Putin: Russia saved Europe from Nazis

  • Russia’s identity today is closely connected to the Second World War, or to use Russian parlance, the Great Patriotic War.
  • The fact that 4.5 million Ukrainians fought in the Red Army is largely ignored as Russia argues it alone saved Europe from the Nazis.

Neo-Nazi takeover?

  • News outlets link the war to the invasion of Ukraine, alleging the country was taken over by neo-Nazis in 2014.
  • At the behest of the West, so goes the allegation, Ukrainian protesters overthrew the elected president, Viktor Yanukovych, and installed a neo-Nazi regime.

‘Cleansing’ Ukraine

  • Lavrov recently claimed the Russian invasion of Ukraine has “cleansed” Ukrainian society of those “who do not feel they belong to Russia history and culture.” Medinsky, who authored the Grade 10 history textbook for Russian high school students, has advanced a new interpretation of the Second World War that focuses on the “genocide of the Soviet people.” New graves of Russian victims have suddenly been discovered and excavated, and Soviet losses continue to be counted.
  • As for the Holocaust in neighbouring Belarus — a subject several western scholars are studying — Jews and other minorities are now subsumed under the term “Soviet people.” Just as history is continually being rewritten and propagated in Russian schools, it’s happening in Belarus, too.
  • The two countries will soon produce a common textbook featuring new theories about the “genocide of the Belarusian people.” The memory of the Second World War is alive and well in both nations.

Justifying authoritarianism

  • If it did, why did Putin refrain from denouncing Sweden and Finland when they joined the alliance?
  • They lie in the past, in a narrow, distorted perception of Russian history and Russia’s claims to lands it once ruled.
  • Read more:
    The legacy of the Euromaidan Revolution lives on in the Ukrainian-Russian war

A return to colonialism?

  • Carlson provided Putin with a forum to outline his imperialist dreams.
  • Carlson failed to call out the facile nature of Putin’s claims during the interview.
  • We are a peaceful and free nation.” Mongolia may be.


David Roger Marples does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Mission Expanded - VIVE Focus 3 In Space Will Now Be Used For Physical Health

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following The deployment of VIVE Focus 3 on the ISS for mental health was an incredible milestone -- Cher Wang, HTC Chairwomane successful deployment of HTC's VIVE Focus 3 onboard the International Space Station (ISS) to support with mental health, the mission has expanded to include physical health.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following The deployment of VIVE Focus 3 on the ISS for mental health was an incredible milestone -- Cher Wang, HTC Chairwomane successful deployment of HTC's VIVE Focus 3 onboard the International Space Station (ISS) to support with mental health, the mission has expanded to include physical health.
  • The deployment of VIVE Focus 3 on the ISS for mental health was an incredible milestone -- Cher Wang, HTC Chairwoman
    Now the VIVE Focus 3 is being used as part of vital exercise routines.
  • Upon returning to Earth, some astronauts have spent up to 12 months in physical rehabilitation to regain full fitness.
  • While in space they must exercise for two hours every day just to try and minimise the effects of microgravity.

Chris-Craft Celebrates 150 Years of Boating Excellence with Release of Special Anniversary Edition Launch 27

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chris-Craft , America’s Boatbuilder Since 1874 and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), is commemorating 150 years of boat-building excellence with the introduction of a special anniversary edition of its iconic Launch 27.

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  • SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chris-Craft , America’s Boatbuilder Since 1874 and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), is commemorating 150 years of boat-building excellence with the introduction of a special anniversary edition of its iconic Launch 27.
  • “Very few companies have the privilege of prospering long enough to celebrate a 150th anniversary,” said Stephen Heese, president, Chris-Craft.
  • Distinguished by a signature aquamarine trim that harkens back to one of the signature colors incorporated into Chris-Craft boats over generations, the special edition Launch 27 pays homage to the brand’s legacy of pleasure boating.
  • Additionally, the anniversary edition Launch 27 features all the hallmarks that inform Chris-Craft’s legendary approach to boatbuilding, including a signature deep-V hull, reverse transoms, classic lines, hand-selected teak and an uncompromising attention to detail.

Europe Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Aircraft and Drones Industry Analysis 2023-2033: AI Integration and C5ISR Adoption Propel Business Strategies, M&A for Market Expansion Crucial

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

DUBLIN, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Europe Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Aircraft and Drones Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Europe Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Aircraft and Drones Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and drones are at the cutting edge of modern military and strategic technology.
  • The Europe intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and drones market has seen major development by key players operating in the market, such as business expansion, partnership, collaboration, and joint venture.
  • Key players in the Europe intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and drones market analyzed and profiled in the study involve major intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and drones offering companies providing aircraft and drones for the purpose.

Michael Baker International Promotes Rachael Richter to Practice Executive - Federal Planning

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Rachael Richter, AICP, has been promoted to the newly created role of Practice Executive – Federal Planning. Ms. Richter will lead the Federal Planning team in planning and designing solutions that are safe, accessible, equitable, cost effective, sustainable and resilient in support of agency missions and readiness. This new structure will allow the firm to fully capitalize on its resources across the organization to serve Michael Baker's federal clients, implement consistent quality and standard practices and market its full capabilities as the company expands its roster of federal clients.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Rachael Richter, AICP, has been promoted to the newly created role of Practice Executive – Federal Planning.
  • Ms. Richter will lead the Federal Planning team in planning and designing solutions that are safe, accessible, equitable, cost effective, sustainable and resilient in support of agency missions and readiness.
  • "Since World War II, Michael Baker has provided the full range of A/E services to the federal government.
  • "Federal Planning is a unique and distinct capability among Michael Baker's diverse and full-lifecycle Planning services.

Wagner Group is now Africa Corps. What this means for Russia’s operations on the continent

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

In August 2023, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died after his private jet crashed about an hour after taking off in Moscow.

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  • In August 2023, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died after his private jet crashed about an hour after taking off in Moscow.
  • He had been Russia’s pointman in Africa since the Wagner Group began operating on the continent in 2017.
  • The group is known for deploying paramilitary forces, running disinformation campaigns and propping up influential political leaders.

What is the current status of the Wagner Group?

  • Recent reports on the Wagner Group suggest a transformation is underway.
  • The group’s activities in Africa are now under the direct supervision of the Russian ministry of defence.
  • Wagner commands an estimated force of 5,000 operatives deployed throughout Africa, from Libya to Sudan.
  • But will the Wagner Group under new leadership uphold the distinctive modus operandi that propelled it to infamy during Prigozhin’s reign?

What will happen to Wagner’s modus operandi now?

  • Numerous meticulously orchestrated campaigns flooded Africa’s online social platforms promoting the removal of French and western influence across the Sahel.
  • Prigozhin oversaw the creation of the Internet Research Agency, which operated as the propaganda arm of the group.
  • It supported Russian disinformation campaigns and was sanctioned in 2018 by the US government for meddling in American elections.
  • Prigozhin admitted to founding the so-called troll farm:
    I’ve never just been the financier of the Internet Research Agency.


the prevalence of low-intensity conflicts reduces the risks to mercenaries’ lives compared to full-scale wars like in Ukraine
the continent’s abundant natural resources are prone to exploitation
pervasive instability allows mercenaries to operate with relative impunity.

  • Russia is increasingly looking like a viable candidate.
  • In January 2024, Chad’s junta leader, Mahamat Idriss Deby, met with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow to “develop bilateral ties”.

Where does it go from here?


There are a number of paths that the newly named Africa Corps could take.
It gets deployed by Moscow to fight in conflicts meeting Russia’s geopolitical ends.
It morphs into paramilitary units under the guise of Russian foreign military intelligence agencies.
It splinters into factions, acting as heavily armed personal guards for local warlords.

  • But this won’t signal the immediate disappearance of the Russian disinformation ecosystem.
  • This is clear from Moscows’s backing of the recent Alliance of Sahelian States encompassing Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.


Alessandro Arduino is a member of the International Code of Conduct Advisory Group.

Europe Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Aircraft and Drones Market Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033 with Focus on United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Russia - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The "Europe Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Aircraft and Drones Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Europe Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Aircraft and Drones Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and drones are at the cutting edge of modern military and strategic technology.
  • ISR aircraft are manned aircraft built for gathering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance activities.
  • Key players in the Europe intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and drones market analyzed and profiled in the study involve major intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and drones offering companies providing aircraft and drones for the purpose.

U.S. Dermatology Partners Announces the Opening of Greenville, Texas Office

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

GREENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office location in Greenville, Texas. The Greenville location is the latest addition to the U.S. Dermatology Partners' Outreach Program which is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of rural and underserved communities. The organization aims to increase access to professional dermatologic care in rural areas by introducing over 30 new locations across eight states. These new offices, including the Greenville location, will offer patients easier and more convenient access to much-needed care. Beginning February 14th, the office will extend convenient access to dermatology and skin cancer treatments for patients in Hunt County. The new facility will provide care for various dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer.

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  • GREENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office location in Greenville, Texas.
  • The Greenville location is the latest addition to the U.S. Dermatology Partners' Outreach Program which is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of rural and underserved communities.
  • Beginning February 14th, the office will extend convenient access to dermatology and skin cancer treatments for patients in Hunt County.
  • Today's announcement builds on U.S. Dermatology Partners' recent openings of offices in Alva, Oklahoma, Kaufman, Texas, and Peoria, Arizona.