American people of German descent

Harry Connick Jr. Opens Up on His Childhood, Faith and Writing A New Album During Lockdown in Guideposts Magazine Cover Story

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

The August/September issue of Guideposts magazine featuring Harry Connick Jr. is available today.

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  • The August/September issue of Guideposts magazine featuring Harry Connick Jr. is available today.
  • "If I had to reduce this past year to one thing, one lesson, it would be that.
  • Faith," says Connick in the cover story.
  • The issue alsocommemorates the 20th anniversary of September 11th, amovingmemorial to the heroes of Flight 93 that crashed in Shanksville, Penn.

G30 Report Calls for Reform of U.S. Treasury Market

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

A product of the G30 Working Group on Treasury Market Liquidity, the report analyzes the weaknesses in the U.S. Treasury market during the market stress of March 2020 and sets out recommendations designed to improve functioning of this globally crucial market in future stress episodes.

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  • A product of the G30 Working Group on Treasury Market Liquidity, the report analyzes the weaknesses in the U.S. Treasury market during the market stress of March 2020 and sets out recommendations designed to improve functioning of this globally crucial market in future stress episodes.
  • Timothy F. Geithner, Chair of the G30 Working Group on Treasury Market Liquidity, President of Warburg Pincus, and Former Secretary of the Treasury for the United States, noted: "The Treasury market is the most important financial market in the world and should have the highest standards for resilience, transparency, and oversight.
  • Mr. Geithner added: "We propose a series of ten reasonable and politically viable reforms to the Treasury market including guidance on liquidity facilities, central clearing, the regulation of market intermediaries, and market regulation and transparency.
  • Other recommendations that support the same goal include central clearing of all Treasury repos and enhanced Treasury market transparency."

Triller Enters NASCAR Space With Partnership With Rising Star Toni Breidinger

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Breidinger will be driving the #25 Triller Toyota Camry after recently switching to Venturini Motorsports, a Toyota Racing Development team, for the remainder of the 2021 season.

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  • Breidinger will be driving the #25 Triller Toyota Camry after recently switching to Venturini Motorsports, a Toyota Racing Development team, for the remainder of the 2021 season.
  • Breidinger, who already has one of the largest social followings for any NASCAR driver, will fully document her racing experience on Triller and will have her car wrapped with Triller signage this weekend.
  • Popular social media app Triller becomes sponsor of Toni Breidinger, NASCAR's first Arab-American female driver
    "Toni Breidinger is the perfect fit for our entry into NASCAR and all forms of racing for Triller," said Bobby Sarnevesht, Chairman and Co-Owner of Triller.
  • I am thankful for this partnership with Triller and for them to believe in female athletes and especially in motorsports."

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Awarded More Than $84 Million in Grants in First Half of 2021

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that grants totaling more than $84 million were approved in the first and second quarters of 2021.

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  • The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that grants totaling more than $84 million were approved in the first and second quarters of 2021.
  • These grants were awarded to 42 organizations across the Hilton Foundations program areas, in the U.S. and internationally.
  • In our grantmaking, we support bold, transformative change by strengthening communities and dismantling systemic barriers, said Peter Laugharn, president and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
  • It has awarded grants to date totaling more than $2 billion, $207 million worldwide in 2020.

C4® Energy Turns Up The Heat This Summer And Announces Partnership With Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models

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Friday, July 23, 2021

Each woman brings a diverse background and skill set to the C4 Energy team in addition to their experiences as Sports Illustrated models.

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  • Each woman brings a diverse background and skill set to the C4 Energy team in addition to their experiences as Sports Illustrated models.
  • "Josephine Skriver, Jasmine Sanders, Kate Bock and Kelsey Merritt are incredibly hardworking models from the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit family and are accomplished entrepreneurs.
  • I'm so excited to partner with a natural, clean energy drink that tastes amazing," says Jasmine Sanders, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model.
  • To join the social media conversation and receive tips from top trainers, visit C4 Energy on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook at @C4Energy.

Rush Limbaugh's On-Air Replacement Gives Thousands of His Books Away for Free

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Kaye also surprised his on-air audience by announcing the books would not be available for sale.

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  • Kaye also surprised his on-air audience by announcing the books would not be available for sale.
  • Instead, he was giving them away for free.
  • The book, which was adapted from a viral video Kaye created, is written and illustrated in the style of Dr. Seuss.
  • I believe this funny little book and it's much more serious message is exactly the kind of thing that Rush would appreciate.

Gloria Steinem in conversation with EWF's CEO and Founder Joyce Brocaglia for 2021 Virtual Annual Conference

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

FLEMINGTON, N.J., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy announces Gloria Steinem as keynote speaker for their 19th Annual Conference taking place virtually, October 18-21.

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  • FLEMINGTON, N.J., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy announces Gloria Steinem as keynote speaker for their 19th Annual Conference taking place virtually, October 18-21.
  • The EWF is recognized as the pioneer and preeminent organization that builds women leaders in Cybersecurity, Risk, and Privacy.
  • "The EWF is built upon the foundation that Gloria Steinem created for us, and the lessons she taught us.
  • So many of the rights that we enjoy today are a result of the tireless work Gloria has done to propel us forward," says Joyce Brocaglia, EWF's Founder.

Episode 2 of "The So-Called President" YouTube Series Available Now

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

As we take time to reflect, the 3D animated YouTube series, The So-Called President, is just want we needed to answer the question on the minds of citizens and pundits alike "how did we get to this place?"

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  • As we take time to reflect, the 3D animated YouTube series, The So-Called President, is just want we needed to answer the question on the minds of citizens and pundits alike "how did we get to this place?"
  • In the second episode entitled "Lighting the Fuse," the creator continues to pull straight from the headlines of the first year of the Trump administration.
  • The episode introduces some of the many key characters that made up the ever-changing group of White House insiders including Sean Spicer, Steve Bannon, Stephen Miller, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner.
  • The episode explores once familiar themes including questionable cabinet appointments, an unorthodox approach to foreign policy, and a growing penchant for 'alternative facts.'

Farm Aid Music And Food Festival Returns Live To Connecticut On Saturday, Sept. 25

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Tickets for Farm Aid 2021 go on sale to the public on Friday, July 23, at 10 a.m. EDT.

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  • Tickets for Farm Aid 2021 go on sale to the public on Friday, July 23, at 10 a.m. EDT.
  • "I'm so glad that music is bringing us all back together at Farm Aid 2021 to celebrate family farmers.
  • Farm Aid will be offering rare and unique artist-signed memorabilia items, including guitars and prints, with proceeds to benefit Farm Aid.
  • Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price host an annual festival to raise funds to support Farm Aid's work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family farm food.

Dae Mellencamp Joins soona as Chief Operating Officer to Accelerate the Explosive Growth at the Content Creation Engine for Ecommerce Company

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

soona , the worlds first virtual content creation platform for ecommerce, announced today it has hired seasoned video and content executive, Dae Mellencamp, as Chief Operating Officer after spending a two year stint on the companys Advisory Board.

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  • soona , the worlds first virtual content creation platform for ecommerce, announced today it has hired seasoned video and content executive, Dae Mellencamp, as Chief Operating Officer after spending a two year stint on the companys Advisory Board.
  • Dae is credited with shepherding the organization through its critical growth stages in a similar B2B capacity.
  • Dae has an exceptional ability to drive customer insights into remarkable customer and operational outcomes, said Liz Giorgi, co-founder and CEO of soona.
  • soonas innovative brand and technology solve real-world visual content speed and scaling problems for ecommerce companies of all sizes, said Dae Mellencamp, COO of soona.