Economic policy of the Barack Obama administration

OBAMAPEDIA: Baltimore's Lexicographer and Award-Winning Author Takes Special Glossary Project to Paris' Sorbonne University

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Friday, July 14, 2023

Its working title is OBAMAPEDIA: A Special Barack Obama Glossary.

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  • Its working title is OBAMAPEDIA: A Special Barack Obama Glossary.
  • He started this project several years ago as a part of his effort to study, understand, interpret, and explain the Obama phenomenon, a.k.a.
  • He resumed the Obamapedia project last June through a paper titled, "The Obama Phenom and the English Language: Reflections on the Barack Obama Naming Marathon"( https://cgscholar.com/cg_event/events/H23en/proposal/66965 ).
  • His most recent book, Obamanomics and Francisconomics won 2nd Place in Milano International Literary Awards 2022 and Pegasus Special Critics Prize 2023.

JBS USA Announces Creation Of JBS Sanitation

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

GREELEY, Colo., May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBS USA, a leading global food company, today announced the creation of JBS Sanitation, a full-service food safety and food plant sanitation company that will provide in-house sanitation services for JBS USA and Pilgrim’s facilities. JBS USA will immediately begin the transition of 10 facilities to JBS Sanitation, with an expectation of moving additional facilities to the new company if third-party service providers are unable to meet JBS USA’s audit and compliance standards.  

Key Points: 
  • GREELEY, Colo., May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBS USA, a leading global food company, today announced the creation of JBS Sanitation, a full-service food safety and food plant sanitation company that will provide in-house sanitation services for JBS USA and Pilgrim’s facilities.
  • JBS USA will immediately begin the transition of 10 facilities to JBS Sanitation, with an expectation of moving additional facilities to the new company if third-party service providers are unable to meet JBS USA’s audit and compliance standards.
  • All JBS Sanitation team members and their child dependents will also be eligible to receive a tuition-free community college education as a part of the JBS USA Better Futures program.
  • JBS USA and Pilgrim’s will continue to utilize the services of third-party sanitation providers only if they can meet the same employment verification standards used by JBS USA and can verify compliance through a JBS-approved third-party auditor.

Bibliophiles' Breaking News: Morgan State University Philosopher's Book Wins Special Critics Prize at the 'Oscar of Italian Literature' 2023

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Monday, April 24, 2023

The selection was in recognition for the book, OBAMANOMICS AND FRANCISCONOMICS: A Call for Poverty Alleviation, Fairness, and Welfare (Europe Books 2022).

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  • The selection was in recognition for the book, OBAMANOMICS AND FRANCISCONOMICS: A Call for Poverty Alleviation, Fairness, and Welfare (Europe Books 2022).
  • The Prize was the second consecutive recognition from Pegasus Cultural Association for the book.
  • The first recognition was the Second Place win at the Milano International Literary Awards 2022.
  • The author dedicates the Prize to Obama and Pope Francis to whom he wishes a happy 10th anniversary of pontificate.

Former White House Senior Advisor David Plouffe Joins Alchemy Pay Advisory Board

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

SINGAPORE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alchemy Pay, Singapore based pioneer of the world's first payment gateway solution to bridge the gap between fiat and crypto economies, has announced  the appointment of legendary campaign manager and former White House Senior Advisor, David Plouffe, as Global Strategic Advisor.

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  • Serving as a committee member of Alchemy Pay's management and advisory board, and as Global Strategic Advisor to support Alchemy Pay's expansion and growth in global markets, contributing actively to strategy, compliance and government relations
    SINGAPORE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alchemy Pay, Singapore based pioneer of the world's first payment gateway solution to bridge the gap between fiat and crypto economies, has announced  the appointment of legendary campaign manager and former White House Senior Advisor, David Plouffe, as Global Strategic Advisor.
  • Plouffe is credited with the strategy and grass-roots public engagement savvy that won Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, subsequently becoming Senior Advisor to the President in the Obama Administration.
  • Plouffe has noted Alchemy Pay's backbone mission in the cryptocurrency industry, and its steady course and leadership in the industry's evolution.
  • After his work for Obama, Plouffe became the Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy for Uber in 2019, and in 2022 Plouffe joined the Binance Global Advisory Board.

Morgan State University's Philosopher and 'Cosmocitizen' Launches a Book to Give a New Soul to the World Economy at the Assisi 2022 Global Event with Pope Francis

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Pope Francis invited young economic scholars and change makers from more than 100 countries "to give a soul to the economy and contribute to a new season of economic thought and practice."

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  • Pope Francis invited young economic scholars and change makers from more than 100 countries "to give a soul to the economy and contribute to a new season of economic thought and practice."
  • The event organizers (EoF) invited Dr. Zekeh Gbotokuma, Morgan's philosopher and advocate of #Cosmoportism to join the Book Corner, where inspiring authors will exhibit their books and chat with the participants.
  • OBAMANOMICS AND FRANCISCONOMICS: A Call for Poverty Alleviation, Fairness, and Welfareis the title of Gbotokuma's 505-page book.
  • These are critical economics theories by two global leaders, the 44th POTUS Barack Obama and 266th Sovereign Pontiff Pope Francis.

Schultz Family Foundation Launches $100 Million Commitment to Unlock Non-Predatory Capital for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

SEATTLE, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schultz Family Foundation, founded by Sheri Schultz and Starbucks interim ceo Howard Schultz, today announced an initial allocation of $100 million to create the Entrepreneurs Equity Fund (EEF) to invest in diverse businesses as vehicles for fostering a more inclusive economy, creating jobs, and building wealth in historically marginalized communities.

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  • But in recent years, the spark within many entrepreneurs has struggled to find the oxygen to burn bright.
  • Access to capital has long been the primary impediment to the growth of diverse businesses, particularly access to competitively priced capital.
  • To lead the effort, the Schultz Family Foundation has hired David Hinson as managing director and head of EEF.
  • David led the Agency to its highest five-year performance, providing over $19 billion in contracts and capital to diverse businesses.

New Digital Advancement Municipal Index shows the importance of digital access for U.S. cities' prosperity

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The Digital Advancement Municipal Index uses 16 key indicators to profile U.S. cities' prosperity in the digital economy.

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  • The Digital Advancement Municipal Index uses 16 key indicators to profile U.S. cities' prosperity in the digital economy.
  • The index shows that while digital access and adoption are foundations for a vibrant city, they work jointly with other factors to improve quality of life.
  • Digital Advancement Municipal Index tool shows the impact of digital infrastructure on U.S. cities' overall prosperity
    The interactive digital tool offers city leaders seeking to achieve digital advancement a clearer perspective on the greatest opportunities to drive impact in their communities.
  • "The Digital Advancement Municipal Index is an excellent resource for cities across the country," said Juliet Fink-Yates, the digital inclusion manager for the City of Philadelphia's Office of Innovation and Technology.

Fifth Season of the Global Wellness Summit Podcast Features One-on-One Conversations with Summit Keynote Speakers, Wellness Icons, Authors, Designers & Disruptors

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

MIAMI, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) announces an exciting lineup of guests for the fifth season of the Global Wellness Summit Podcast, reflective of the 2021 Summit theme "A New New Era in Health & Wellness."

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) announces an exciting lineup of guests for the fifth season of the Global Wellness Summit Podcast, reflective of the 2021 Summit theme "A New New Era in Health & Wellness."
  • The Global Wellness Summit Podcast is the leading wellness podcast dedicated to exploring the latest industry research and the real-world impact of evidence-backed wellness trends.
  • The episode is co-hosted by Veronica Schreibeis Smith, the wellness architect featured in Episode #34 and the Global Wellness Summit "2020 Leading Woman in Wellness."
  • About the Global Wellness Summit The Global Wellness Summit is the premier organization that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively shape the future of the $4.5 trillion global wellness economy.