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Isabel Schnabel: The future of inflation (forecast) targeting

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Stock market development and familiarity (language and distance) are considered key determinants for home bias.

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  • Stock market development and familiarity (language and distance) are considered key determinants for home bias.
  • The literature neglects however that investors often invest in foreign funds domiciled in financial centers.

ADS-TEC Energy demonstrates ultra-fast charging without compromise at the EV Charging Summit & Expo

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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At the EV Charging Summit & Expo, ADS-TEC Energy is showcasing its battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging platform ChargeBox, which supports CCS1 today and will soon support NACS charging plugs

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  • At the EV Charging Summit & Expo, ADS-TEC Energy is showcasing its battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging platform ChargeBox, which supports CCS1 today and will soon support NACS charging plugs
    ChargeBox charges ultra-fast even on a power-limited grid, enabling ultra-fast charging to become as ubiquitous as air conditioning and elevators for large apartment buildings and offices
    At the conference, the founder and CEO of ADS-TEC Energy, Thomas Speidel, highlighted how the company's unique business models will cut charging costs
    LAS VEGAS, EV Charging Summit & Expo, March 22, 2024 - ADS-TEC Energy plc (NASDAQ: ADSE), a global leader in battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, unveiled its innovative ChargeBox EV charging platform at the EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, March 20-22, 2024.
  • It currently supports CCSI charging plus and will soon support NACS charging plugs.
  • The founder and CEO of ADS-TEC Energy, Thomas Speidel, spoke at the EV Charging Summit & Expo conference about the importance of sustainable infrastructure.
  • With this solution, we are boosting the U.S.’s EV charging infrastructure and doing our bit to encourage more people to opt for an electric vehicle."

Bracewell Expands Energy Practice With Addition of Parker Lee in New York

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 22, 2024) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Parker A. Lee, an accomplished energy transactional lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in the New York office.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 22, 2024) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Parker A. Lee, an accomplished energy transactional lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in the New York office.
  • "He is a wonderful addition to our market-leading energy practice, and I'm thrilled to welcome him to the firm."
  • Lee advises strategic companies and private equity and infrastructure funds on M&A, project development and joint venture transactions in the energy and infrastructure industries.
  • He joins Bracewell from McDermott Will & Emery LLP, where he was an energy and projects partner in the New York office.

SBA Recognizes 2024 Phoenix Award Winners of the Year for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today,  Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized the 2024 Phoenix Award winners for outstanding disaster recovery efforts by a small business, public official, and volunteer.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today,  Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized the 2024 Phoenix Award winners for outstanding disaster recovery efforts by a small business, public official, and volunteer.
  • “SBA’s 2024 Phoenix Award winners inspire us and remind us that even in the face of disaster, tragedy, or uncertainty, America at its core is about hope, possibilities, and an unwavering commitment to working together to strengthen our communities,” said Administrator Guzman.
  • “These honorees represent the power of determination and adaptability,” said Francisco Sánchez Jr. , Associate Administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration.
  • Jacqueline was first introduced to the SBA back in 2020, receiving an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) due to the pandemic.

NCD announces new Chair Claudia L. Gordon

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent, nonpartisan federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy – announces Claudia L. Gordon, Esq., of Washington, D.C., as its new Chair.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent, nonpartisan federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy – announces Claudia L. Gordon, Esq., of Washington, D.C., as its new Chair.
  • President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. designated Gordon as Council Chair, as announced by the White House on April 5.
  • During her time at NCD, Gordon was designated by Gallegos as Vice Chair and served on NCD’s Executive Committee.
  • “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the country in this capacity as Chair and look forward to continuing our journey of increasing accessibility and inclusion in all walks of life,” said NCD Chair Claudia Gordon.

UNCF Announces Promotion of Monique LeNoir to Vice President, Branding, Marketing and Communications

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) today announced the promotion of Monique LeNoir to Vice President, Branding, Marketing and Communications.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) today announced the promotion of Monique LeNoir to Vice President, Branding, Marketing and Communications.
  • LeNoir previously served as UNCF’s national director, communications, for nine years, where she oversaw the day-to-day activities of the department.
  • “During the past five months in her role as interim vice president, Monique has demonstrated exemplary leadership, steering the department with accountability, transparency and forward-thinking vision.
  • In addition, her efforts ensured the seamless operation of her department as UNCF embarks upon our 80th anniversary,” said Early W. Reese, chief operating officer, UNCF.

Food & Society at the Aspen Institute Releases the 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Washington, DC, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food & Society at the Aspen Institute has released its 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan.

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  • Washington, DC, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food & Society at the Aspen Institute has released its 2024 Food is Medicine Research Action Plan.
  • It is the first report to pull together the latest peer-reviewed Food is Medicine research in a digestible, comprehensible, and action-oriented format.
  • Associated health outcomes like diabetes and heart disease remain far greater among Black and Latinx individuals and households.
  • Like the original, the revised version of the Research Action Plan has been made possible thanks to the continuing support of the Walmart Foundation.

Virtru Wins Two 2024 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Awards in Industry Solution — Technology

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Virtru was selected as the winner in two categories:

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  • Virtru was selected as the winner in two categories:
    Industry Solution - Technology Partner of the Year: Education
    Industry Solution - Technology Partner of the Year: Government
    These awards highlight Virtru’s partnership and support of Google Cloud and Google Workspace customers in the public sector, higher education, and K-12 verticals.
  • Shared Google and Virtru customers include Brown University, Williams College, Newfield Central School District in New York, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
  • Earlier this year Virtru completed the migration of its SaaS applications from Amazon Web Services to Google Cloud and announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud.
  • “We're proud to announce Virtru as a 2024 Google Cloud Partner Award winner and recognize their achievements enabling customer success from the past year.”
    Virtru’s solutions are available on Google Cloud Marketplace , providing Google Cloud customers with a remarkably simple way to purchase, deploy, and manage Virtru subscriptions.

ICYMI: SBA Administrator Guzman Highlights Memphis Small Business Ahead of Today’s Total Solar Eclipse

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, ahead of the total solar eclipse, the SBA released a new video highlighting American Paper Optics, a Memphis small business that manufactures paper eyewear – including the only NASA-approved glasses that allow Americans to safely view solar eclipses.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, ahead of the total solar eclipse, the SBA released a new video highlighting American Paper Optics, a Memphis small business that manufactures paper eyewear – including the only NASA-approved glasses that allow Americans to safely view solar eclipses.
  • SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman traveled to Memphis, Tennessee for a tour of American Paper Optics’ 30,000-sq.
  • During the tour, Administrator Guzman learned how American Paper Optics used SBA resources to sustain operations during the pandemic, and how the business evolved into the largest manufacturer of paper 3D eyewear and solar eclipse viewing glasses in the world.
  • The 2024 total solar eclipse is generating a spending surge nationwide, and small businesses are playing a large role in meeting this economic demand.

Council of Federal Home Loan Banks Applauds GAO Report Findings

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, the public voice of the Federal Home Loan Bank System (FHLBank System), today applauded the findings of a recently published report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the actions of the FHLBanks during the spring 2023 bank failures that disrupted financial markets.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, the public voice of the Federal Home Loan Bank System (FHLBank System), today applauded the findings of a recently published report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the actions of the FHLBanks during the spring 2023 bank failures that disrupted financial markets.
  • Additional highlights from the GAO report include:
    Federal financial regulators did not identify FHLBank advances as a factor of concern in any of the three banks’ safety and soundness.
  • Starting on March 9, 2023, the FHLBanks and the Federal Reserve Banks of New York and San Francisco made several efforts, in accordance with their policies and procedures, to help the failing banks pledge collateral to obtain liquidity from the Federal Reserve Banks.
  • It is also worth noting that the GAO report affirms that advances provided to the failed banks had a very limited, if any, direct impact on the Deposit Insurance Fund.”