National Capital FreeNet

CIRA and National Capital FreeNet team up to bring free and secure internet to low-income communities in Ottawa

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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OTTAWA, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As more Canadians struggle with the rising costs of internet access and other essentials, CIRA joins forces with National Capital FreeNet, an Ottawa-based not-for-profit internet provider, to help tackle affordable urban connectivity.

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  • OTTAWA, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As more Canadians struggle with the rising costs of internet access and other essentials, CIRA joins forces with National Capital FreeNet, an Ottawa-based not-for-profit internet provider, to help tackle affordable urban connectivity.
  • The network will deliver free, secure, fast and high-quality WiFi in indoor and outdoor community spaces where residents live, socialize and access social services.
  • However, even urban communities suffer from a lack of connectivity due to the high cost of internet access.
  • We are proud to partner with National Capital FreeNet to help close this gap by delivering community WiFi to low-income neighbourhoods in Ottawa.

Vesica Health Announces Publication of Study Demonstrating AssureDx Meaningfully Improves Identification of Hematuria Patients at High Risk for Bladder Cancer

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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The study titled "A Urine-based Genomic Assay Improves Risk Stratification for Patients with High-risk Hematuria Stratified According to the American Urological Association Guidelines" was published in the journal European Urology Oncology.

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  • The study titled "A Urine-based Genomic Assay Improves Risk Stratification for Patients with High-risk Hematuria Stratified According to the American Urological Association Guidelines" was published in the journal European Urology Oncology.
  • The study analyzed a prospectively collected cohort of 838 hematuria subjects previously tested by AssureDx.
  • Subjects were classified into the AUA risk categories for bladder cancer based on their sex, age, and type of hematuria, also known as urothelial carcinoma (UC).
  • "Publication of this pivotal study in a leading international urology journal, demonstrating AssureDx enhances the AUA Guidelines, underscores the importance of the test for risk stratification of hematuria patients and identification of those at increased risk for bladder cancer," stated Christopher Thibodeau, Chief Executive Officer of Vesica Health.

Tech With Soul, The Largest Tech Gathering for the BIPOC Community on Earth Converges at 2023 Annual Legislative Conference - A New Strategic Alliance

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Mind State brings The Largest Tech Gathering for The BIPOC Community on Earth! to the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference giving lawmakers hands-on experience with emerging technological products and debates. This newly formed strategic alliance between Digital Mind State and Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is paramount to lawmakers, their constituents, legislation, and the future of our society. Tech With Soul will take place in September 2023 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center as part of Tech With Soul Week.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Mind State brings The Largest Tech Gathering for The BIPOC Community on Earth!
  • to the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference giving lawmakers hands-on experience with emerging technological products and debates.
  • Tech With Soul will take place in September 2023 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center as part of Tech With Soul Week.
  • Tech With Soul features the largest gathering of cultural influencers and Web3 & AI innovators, converging on the Nation's Capital.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) Announces Capability To Accept Cryptocurrencies Donations

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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The Giving Block is a donation platform for nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency through their existing websites.

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  • The Giving Block is a donation platform for nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency through their existing websites.
  • The Giving Block cites that SOME is one of the first D.C.-based, human services organizations exclusively focused on those affected by homelessness and poverty issues, to begin accepting cryptocurrencies.
  • This new donation method enables SOME's supporters with cryptocurrency portfolios the ability to support the organization in a tax-efficient way.
  • The IRS classifies cryptocurrency donations as property, meaning they are not subject to capital gains tax and are tax-deductible on the donor's tax returns.