American Life

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY TO HONOR 16 LAUREATES IN CELEBRATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS GEORGE POLK AWARDS IN JOURNALISM

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University today announced it will mark the 75th anniversary of its George Polk Awards in journalism by honoring 16 individuals whose careers reflect the awards' commitment to outstanding investigative reporting as the first-ever Polk Laureates.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University today announced it will mark the 75th anniversary of its George Polk Awards in journalism by honoring 16 individuals whose careers reflect the awards' commitment to outstanding investigative reporting as the first-ever Polk Laureates.
  • The event, to be held at Cipriani 42nd Street will be hosted by CNN anchor and CBS 60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper.
  • The Polk Awards were established in 1949 by Long Island University to commemorate George Polk, a CBS correspondent murdered in 1948 while covering the Greek civil war.
  • "Long Island University has long recognized the importance of investigative journalism through the George Polk Awards and our George Polk School of Communications which is helping prepare an international class of the journalists of tomorrow," noted Dr. Kimberly Cline, President of Long Island University.

Ebix Reaches "Stalking Horse" Sale Agreement for Life Insurance and Annuity Business with Zinnia to Ensure Successful Recapitalization Efforts

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Ebix's approximately 200 affiliates outside the United States are not included in the U.S.-only Chapter 11 filing and will continue to operate normally.

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  • Ebix's approximately 200 affiliates outside the United States are not included in the U.S.-only Chapter 11 filing and will continue to operate normally.
  • The Company will continue working with its existing customers, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders in the ordinary course of business.
  • Ebix has secured the debtor-in-possession financing from its existing lenders to consummate these proceedings and continue business in the ordinary course.
  • Ebix is represented by Sidley Austin LLP as legal counsel, AlixPartners, LLP as its financial advisor, and Jefferies LLC as its investment banker.

Advanced Placement Program Releases Revised African American Studies Framework

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Advanced Placement Program delivers its revised framework for the AP African American Studies course which will officially launch in the 2024-25 school year. This dynamic and robust course introduces students to the rich history, culture and literature of African Americans and the larger African diaspora.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Advanced Placement Program delivers its revised framework for the AP African American Studies course which will officially launch in the 2024-25 school year.
  • It invites students to develop analytical skills while examining African Americans' wide-ranging experiences, contributions, and creativity, and the impact of the broader African diaspora on the world we live in," said Dr. Brandi Waters, Senior Director and Program Manager of African American Studies in the Advanced Placement Program and lead author of the framework.
  • AP African American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that draws from a variety of fields—history, literature, the arts, geography, science—to explore the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans, from ancient African societies to the present.
  • For years, African American Studies has been one of the most widely requested additions to the AP Program.

The 5 Dads Go Wild to Visit Sooke, BC for Storm Season

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

The 5 Dads Go Wild trip, which will take place in Sooke, BC, in January 2024, is a four-day getaway involving outdoor activities, creative pursuits, and content creation.

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  • The 5 Dads Go Wild trip, which will take place in Sooke, BC, in January 2024, is a four-day getaway involving outdoor activities, creative pursuits, and content creation.
  • He's on Instagram at @StephenFung
    The idea for the 5 Dads Go Wild trip was inspired by the male loneliness epidemic and how it affects fathers.
  • The 5 Dads Go Wild trip will be heading to Sooke, BC in January 2024, which is prime storm season and offers a dramatic backdrop for their adventure.
  • The 5 Dads Go Wild are excited to embark on this journey and hope to inspire other dads to follow their example and pursue their hobbies and passions.

H&R Block’s Annual ‘Outlook on American Life’ Report Provides Insight into Middle America and Factors Influencing the Nation’s Economy

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

This year’s research surfaced that there are, in fact, two middle Americas, not one, comprised of two distinct groups – Millennials and Baby Boomers.

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  • This year’s research surfaced that there are, in fact, two middle Americas, not one, comprised of two distinct groups – Millennials and Baby Boomers.
  • “Each year, H&R Block assists 20 million American households in filing their tax returns, many of whom fall into what most consider middle income.
  • In 2000, 73% of Middle Americans between the ages of 25 and 44 and 70% of those over 55 filed jointly.
  • The report indicates that many Middle Americans leave large cities and colder states for less congested areas and warmer climates.

The Second Curve Event: A Journey Towards Fulfillment and Connection

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Friday, October 13, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Men worldwide face a pivotal moment in their lives as they enter the second half of their life's journey. Stanford Alumni Jeff Salzenstein and Krishna Polu created the Second Curve event, near the Stanford Campus to address this. This event offers a unique opportunity for men to reconnect with old friends, forge new connections, and focus on personal and professional growth.

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  • The Second Curve event aimed to positively impact the lives of men as they enter the second phase of their journey, benefiting their families, friends, and organizations.
  • The event posed a crucial question for men embarking on their Second Curve journey: What will the Second Curve look like for each man?
  • Not your average "tailgater, " the Second Curve event is a platform for personal growth, connection, and transformation.
  • If you are a growth-minded man embarking on a Second Curve journey, reach out to Jeff Salzenstein at [email protected] for more information about upcoming events.

Evidation Partners With USC on the Understanding America Study to Characterize Healthy Aging Using Wearables and Real-world Data

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The goal of the partnership is to power research that will generate insights into healthy aging.

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  • The goal of the partnership is to power research that will generate insights into healthy aging.
  • Evidation and USC will collaborate to integrate a robust wearables dataset into extensive survey data that has been collected as part of the Understanding America Study for almost two decades.
  • Evidation will facilitate the collection of prospective wearable data, including activity and sleep data, from thousands of participants.
  • “Evidation’s decade plus experience consenting, curating, and making sense of wearable data makes them the ideal partner for this important expansion of the Understanding America Study.

New Broken Ground season focuses on environmental storytellers of the South

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Southern Environmental Law Center launched the sixth season of its award-winning and Webby-nominated podcast, Broken Ground. The latest series highlights journalists and creators rethinking ways to share environmental news in the South.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Southern Environmental Law Center launched the sixth season of its award-winning and Webby-nominated podcast, Broken Ground.
  • Southern states have the most counties without newspapers of any region in the U.S.
    "The media landscape is shifting so fast, especially in the South," says Leanna First-Arai, host of Broken Ground.
  • Each episode of the podcast focuses on sharing the environmental stories and voices in the South that don't often get the attention they deserve.
  • The latest season of Broken Ground can be found on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts.

American Life & Security Corp., a subsidiary of Midwest Holding Inc., is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new annuity product

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Life & Security Corp., a subsidiary of Midwest Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: MDWT), is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new annuity product, American Fusion.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Life & Security Corp., a subsidiary of Midwest Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: MDWT), is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new annuity product, American Fusion.
  • The product, distributed by American Life's IMO partners, combines key characteristics of a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA) and a Fixed Index Annuity (FIA), offering the benefits of two annuity products in one.
  • With Fusion, American Life has created its own product category: the Multi-Year Guaranteed Index Annuity, or MYGIA.
  • "With American Fusion, American Life underscores its commitment to innovation and simplicity," said Tom Bumbolow, Head of Distribution and Business Development.

PlanEasy Launches Innovative Retirement Platform and Annuity Marketplace for Consumers

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

PlanEasy is the industry’s first end-to-end online consumer platform designed specifically for everyday Americans seeking to understand and simplify all of their key retirement decisions.

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  • PlanEasy is the industry’s first end-to-end online consumer platform designed specifically for everyday Americans seeking to understand and simplify all of their key retirement decisions.
  • As part of the launch of the broader platform, PlanEasy is also opening its first retirement products marketplace, PlanEasy’s Annuity Marketplace , an innovative digital marketplace of fixed annuities serving consumers seeking to shop, compare and purchase top-notch fixed annuities with attractive interest rates and ratings.
  • Concurrent with the broader PlanEasy platform launch, the company is pleased to announce the recent close of its seed round financing.
  • Whether it's understanding annuity options, calculating retirement income or exploring retirement strategies, PlanEasy is designed to simplify the process and empower users every step of the way.