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Museum of the City of New York Presents Byzantine Bembé: New York By Manny Vega

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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New York, NY, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Museum of the City of New York, NYC’s storyteller for the last century, today shared details about its new exhibition, Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega -- the latest in the Museum’s centennial celebration.

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  • New York, NY, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Museum of the City of New York, NYC’s storyteller for the last century, today shared details about its new exhibition, Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega -- the latest in the Museum’s centennial celebration.
  • Opening December 8th, Byzantine Bembé marks the artist’s first solo museum show.
  • Manny Vega, a masterful visual storyteller, skillfully blends the richness of diverse homelands in his works, whether mosaics, watercolors, or drawings.
  • “Byzantine Bembé highlights Vega’s master craftsmanship and storytelling prowess,’ says Monxo López, Curator of Community Histories at the Museum who organized the exhibition.

C-Bond Systems Reports Record Revenue of $814,000 for the Third Quarter of 2023

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C-Bond Systems (the “Company” or “C-Bond”) (OTC: CBNT), a developer and marketer of glass strengthening solutions for enhanced safety, announced today that it reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, including record revenue of $814,000.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C-Bond Systems (the “Company” or “C-Bond”) (OTC: CBNT), a developer and marketer of glass strengthening solutions for enhanced safety, announced today that it reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, including record revenue of $814,000.
  • Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:
    For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, revenue amounted to $813,951 and 573,649, respectively, an increase of $240,302, or 41.9%.
  • We sold C-Bond nanoShield in May 2023 for approximately $4 million.
  • For the three months ended September 30, 2023, loss from operations amounted to $(114,631) and $(500,824), respectively, a decrease of $386,193, or 77.1%.

Northlands College Adds Transformational Initiatives: Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre and Northlands College Partnership Brings New Adult Education Opportunities

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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LA RONGE, Saskatchewan, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northlands College transformational initiatives, part of its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan is on course to become the "College of Choice for Northerners."

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  • LA RONGE, Saskatchewan, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northlands College transformational initiatives, part of its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan is on course to become the "College of Choice for Northerners."
  • Northland College Opens New Culture Centre at Creighton Campus, inspiring cultural learning and diverse traditions, education, and community engagement.
  • The Sask Dlc partnership bring Free High School Education to 200 plus Adults in the Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District.
  • New Elders-in-Residence , Margaret Rose McIntyre and Ron Ratte will enrich the college’s cultural fabric, fostering deeper connections with Indigenous communities.

King’s welcomes Dr. Cristina Stanciu as its first Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Justice and Reconciliation

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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LONDON, Ontario, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King’s is pleased to welcome Dr. Cristina Stanciu as our first Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Justice and Reconciliation for the 2024 Winter term.

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LONDON, Ontario, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King’s is pleased to welcome Dr. Cristina Stanciu as our first Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Justice and Reconciliation for the 2024 Winter term.

Rent Control Vital as Homelessness Soars

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Sunday, December 17, 2023
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Justice for Renters , the California campaign for rent control which will be on the November 2024 ballot, says it is time for cities and counties to be able to regulate how much landlords can charge.

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  • Justice for Renters , the California campaign for rent control which will be on the November 2024 ballot, says it is time for cities and counties to be able to regulate how much landlords can charge.
  • “Rent control is essential if we are going to continue to try to stem the tide of homelessness in California and across the country.
  • This latest reporting shows in no uncertain terms the high cost of rent is driving people out of their homes.
  • In October, advocates delivered more than 732,000 letters from Californians across the state to Governor Gavin Newsom, urging him to support much-needed rent control.

Young Founder and Author, Marley Dias, to Share Remarks at General Mills and UNCF’s 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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General Mills and long-standing partner UNCF (United Negro College Fund) are hosting the 34th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast -- returning in-person -- as a community, to honor Dr. King’s life and legacy.

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  • General Mills and long-standing partner UNCF (United Negro College Fund) are hosting the 34th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast -- returning in-person -- as a community, to honor Dr. King’s life and legacy.
  • The event will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Jan. 15, 2024, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
  • The MLK Holiday Breakfast in Minneapolis continues to inspire change in the world and honor those individuals whose footprints uplift the community.
  • Individuals of all ages can visit https://www.handsontwincities.org/mlkday2024 to learn more about the many ways to take action, both during the MLK holiday and year-round.

Kleinfeld Kaplan & Becker LLP Announces Election of Samantha N. Hong as Partner

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Kleinfeld Kaplan & Becker LLP (KKB) is pleased to announce that Samantha N. Hong has been elected to the partnership effective January 1, 2024.

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  • Kleinfeld Kaplan & Becker LLP (KKB) is pleased to announce that Samantha N. Hong has been elected to the partnership effective January 1, 2024.
  • Prior to her government service, Ms. Hong practiced patent litigation at large international law firms.
  • “Her promotion will strengthen our firm’s position among the most comprehensive FDA regulatory and advertising practices in the country.”
    Ms. Hong earned her J.D.
  • Kleinfeld Kaplan & Becker LLP is a Washington DC boutique law firm that has focused on food-and-drug and advertising law issues for over 60 years.

Kramer Levin Elevates Five to Counsel and Three to Special Counsel

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Kramer Levin is pleased to announce the promotion of Tristan Bonneau, Elan Daniels, Allison D. Gray, Pauline Plancke and M. Mendel Trapedo to counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

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  • Kramer Levin is pleased to announce the promotion of Tristan Bonneau, Elan Daniels, Allison D. Gray, Pauline Plancke and M. Mendel Trapedo to counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
  • The firm has also promoted Michelle Ben-David, William Cavanagh and Ralph C. Mayrell to special counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
  • Known for his creativity, Elan routinely advises clients on the opportunities and risk attendant to their positions in distressed situations.
  • He earned his J.D., with honors, from The George Washington University Law School and his B.A., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania.

Redfin Predicts 2024 Will Be the Year Homebuyers Catch a Break, With Home Prices Falling and New Listings Rising

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Prices will fall 1% year over year in the second and third quarters, when the home-selling season is in full swing.

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  • Prices will fall 1% year over year in the second and third quarters, when the home-selling season is in full swing.
  • Redfin has recently seen a double-digit annual increase in homeowners contacting Redfin for help selling their home, alongside a small drop in requests from prospective buyers.
  • Sales will continue rising throughout the year; they’ll be on pace for a total of 4.5 million by the fourth quarter.
  • Redfin predicts the average 30-year mortgage rate will linger at 7% in the first quarter, then decline throughout the year.

Baron & Budd Obtains $2.5 Million Settlement from ADCO Industries for Evading Customs Duties

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Although these are commonly referred to as the “Trump tariffs,” the Biden Administration generally has kept these increased tariffs and duties in place.

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  • Although these are commonly referred to as the “Trump tariffs,” the Biden Administration generally has kept these increased tariffs and duties in place.
  • The Qui Tam attorneys at Baron & Budd are actively working with the U.S. Department of Justice on customs fraud cases.
  • Potential whistleblowers with knowledge of customs fraud might be company insiders working in logistics, bookkeeping, and accounts receivable, or customs import brokers.
  • This is often a tell-tale sign that a company is fraudulently reducing its customs duties owed to the government.