Day: October 16, 2023

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Steinmeier of Germany
16 Oct

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Steinmeier of Germany

Politics
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the White House. The two presidents marked the occasion of German-American Day, celebrating the significant contributions of German-Americans as well as the strength of our bilateral relationship as NATO Allies and close partners. President Biden also offered congratulations on Germany’s Unity Day, which was celebrated earlier this week. The presidents discussed their countries’ ongoing efforts to provide Ukraine with security, economic, and humanitarian assistance. They also exchanged views on strengthening democratic resilience, respect for human rights, and the importance of transparent and accountable government at home and abroad.  ###…
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Mexican Foreign Secretary Alicia Bárcena, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Mexican Secretary of Economy Raquel Buenrostro, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai at a Joint Press Availability
16 Oct

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Mexican Foreign Secretary Alicia Bárcena, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Mexican Secretary of Economy Raquel Buenrostro, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai at a Joint Press Availability

Politics
SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Hello and good morning, everyone.  Buenos días a todos y todas.  It’s very good to be with you today and it’s especially good to be with our colleagues Secretary Bárcena, Secretary Buenrostro, and my good friends as well and colleagues Secretary Raimondo and, of course, Trade Representative Tai. I’m also looking forward, I must say, to – Alicia, to seeing you next week in Mexico to pursue our security dialogue. Before I get into what we we’re – what we’ve been doing today, let me just take a moment to express deep condolences on the passing of Senator Dianne…
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TriPacific Capital Wins Major Award Against Former Employee
16 Oct

TriPacific Capital Wins Major Award Against Former Employee

Law
IRVINE, Calif., October 16, 2023 (Newswire.com) - TriPacific Capital Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered real estate investment advisory firm, recently prevailed on every count of a lawsuit brought by its former employee Tom F. Mahathirath. Mr. Mahathirath, who was terminated by TriPacific in September 2020, initiated a lawsuit against his former employer alleging various breaches of contract and tort claims and demanding almost $9 million in asserted damages.  Following the one-week arbitration, retired Federal Magistrate Judge Rosalyn Chapman found in favor of TriPacific and its President, Geoffrey Fearns, on all counts. In her ruling dismissing all of Mahathirath's claims, Judge Chapman found that they…
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U.S. Department of Transportation Providing .65 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding for Flood Damage Repair Work at Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee
16 Oct

U.S. Department of Transportation Providing $4.65 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding for Flood Damage Repair Work at Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee

Travel
Monday, September 25, 2023 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $4.65 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief funds for use by the U.S. Forest Service to repair damages to federally-owned roadways caused by heavy rain and severe flooding in Tennessee. The funds will offset costs of repair work needed for roads and other infrastructure in the Cherokee National Forest as a result of flood damage caused by heavy rains and flooding last month. “These emergency funds will help restore vital transportation links in the Cherokee National Forest that were…
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Local Retail Outlets for Legal Marijuana May Be Associated With Alcohol Co-Use Among High School Students: New Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs Report
16 Oct

Local Retail Outlets for Legal Marijuana May Be Associated With Alcohol Co-Use Among High School Students: New Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs Report

Lifestyle
Marijuana Marijuana PISCATAWAY, N.J., October 16, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Given the increasing trend toward legalizing marijuana in many states, there is growing concern that underage youth may find the drug easier to access. In fact, a recent study reported in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs suggests that in areas with local retail availability of legalized marijuana, high school students are more likely to use marijuana and alcohol together, as well as alcohol alone. “Greater retail availability may ‘normalize’ marijuana use for young people, even if they are unable to purchase marijuana directly from retail businesses, and retail…
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Strategic Visibility’s Marketing Expertise Fuels Oak Landscape Management’s Lead Generation Success
16 Oct

Strategic Visibility’s Marketing Expertise Fuels Oak Landscape Management’s Lead Generation Success

Business
Facebook Ad That Helped Generated Over $80K In Revenue For Oak Landscape Management Revolutionary Landscape Design Lead Generation Strategy Delivers Impressive Results for Oak Landscape Management In Charleston County, South Carolina. JOHNS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Strategic Visibility, a leading digital marketing agency, has unveiled a groundbreaking landscape design lead generation case study, showcasing extraordinary success with their client, Oak Landscape Management. In the competitive landscape of Charleston, SC, Oak Landscape Management faced the common challenge of a new business – the need for a steady influx of leads and customers to establish a…
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