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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Initiative Awards .2M Annually to Increase Access to Healthy, Affordable, and Culturally Relevant Foods

24 Oct

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Initiative Awards $1.2M Annually to Increase Access to Healthy, Affordable, and Culturally Relevant Foods

Lifestyle

Blue Cross’ Center for Prevention will support twelve organizations to advance food justice and create equitable changes to local food systems. EAGAN, Minn., October 24, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) has awarded $1.2M in funding per year for up to three years to 12 Minnesota nonprofit organizations. This funding is part of the Center’s Food Justice Initiative, which seeks to advance food justice by ensuring access to healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant foods without barriers. Funded projects reflect community-led strategies to address food insecurity and support Black, Indigenous,…

24 Oct

Velocity Micro Announces ProMagix G480a and G480i, Two GPU Server Solutions for AI and HPC

Tech

Powered by either Intel® Xeon® or AMD® Epyc, 4U rackmountable servers feature up to 192 CPU cores and 8 PCIe GPUs ProMagix G480 RICHMOND, Va., October 24, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Velocity Micro, the premier builder of award-winning enthusiast desktops, laptops, high performance computing solutions, and professional workstations announces the immediate availability of the ProMagix G480a and G480i - two GPU servers optimized for High Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence. Powered by either dual AMD Epyc 4th Gen or dual 4th Gen Intel Scalable Xeon processors, these 4U form factor servers support up to eight dual slot PCIe Gen 5 GPUs…

24 Oct

A Proclamation on Columbus Day, 2023

Politics

Today, we celebrate all the Italian Americans, whose courage and character reflect and help define our Nation. In 1891, 11 Italian Americans were murdered in one of the largest mass lynchings in our Nation’s history. In the wake of this horrific attack, President Benjamin Harrison established Columbus Day in 1892. For so many people across our country, that first Columbus Day was a way to honor the lives that had been lost and to celebrate the hope, possibilities, and ingenuity Italian Americans have contributed to our country since before the birth of our republic. …

24 Oct

BayEcotarium Hosts COP 28 Climate Concert at Dubai Opera

Lifestyle

Grammy Winners to Lead a Musical Resonance Climate Concert With A.R. Rahman’s Firdaus Orchestra in Dubai in Solidarity With Indigenous Voices BayEcotarium Concept With Alcatraz in the Background DUBAI, Arab Emirates, October 24, 2023 (Newswire.com) - As the historic UN COP28 Climate Summit draws nearer, the world is facing increasing turmoil and strife driven by geopolitics and avarice for resources. Industrialization, warfare, pillage and depletion of natural resources of land and sea are polluting the air with excessive carbon emissions triggering an ever-increasing chain reaction of climate crises that threatens humanity. The Climate Concert at Dubai Opera is being hosted…

24 Oct

HOUSING WORKS ANNOUNCES 20th ANNUAL “FASHION FOR ACTION” BENEFIT A FOUR-DAY DESIGNER SHOPPING EVENT IN-STORE & ONLINE SHOWCASING FASHION SUSTAINABILITY

Celebrity Gossip

OPENING RECEPTION HOSTED BY PATRICIA CLARKSON FEATURING BRAND-NEW DESIGNER GOODS PRICED UP TO 80% OFF AND SPECIAL CURATED PICKS FROM: MIA MORETTI, J. LOGAN HORNE, TAVI GEVINSON, STELLA KEITEL, MAX SIEGELMAN, KELLY BENSIMON, PRESLEY OLDHAM, NATALIE KATES, NIK POLLINA, DAE LIM, CECE OLISA + MORE IN-STORE + ONLINE | NOVEMBER 8-11 TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR VIP RECEPTION, EARLY-ACCESS + GA SHOPPING ON NOV. 8 FREE PUBLIC SALE NOV. 9-11 NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Housing Works, a NYC non-profit organization that provides advocacy, support and lifesaving services to those impacted by homelessness and HIV/AIDS, will hold its 20th annual Fashion for…

23 Oct

Safety Services Management Advocates for Legislation to Prevent Second-Hand Fentanyl Exposure

Business

Red Tagged Property Due to Fentanyl Contamination. In its latest article, Safety Services Management calls for comprehensive standards and legislation. DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Safety Services Management has published a critical article that illuminates the lesser-known dangers associated with the opioid crisis. Titled “Opioid Contamination: A Call for Comprehensive Standards and Legislation,” the article expands the conversation to address how the crisis affects not just those suffering from addiction but also innocent bystanders and professionals. Talking to the media, Jon Schibsted from Safety Services Management said, “ We are on a mission to inform…

23 Oct

WORLD CHAMPION FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. SIGNS NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN GLAZER’S WINE & SPIRITS

Celebrity Gossip

It was a standing room only at Southern Glazer’s Las Vegas offices and warehouse facility as 300+ managers team members and media influencers jammed to “The Money Team”, music. Making a surprise appearance, Floyd himself addressed the crowd of industry movers and shakers in his hometown of Las Vegas where the full force of Good Money Canadian Whisky and Le Bon Argent Champagne were officially launched. The event was an epic powerhouse worthy of the Mayweather name, and the star summed it up quickly, “Every adult wants to have something great to drink. And guess what? Together with my team,…

22 Oct

Venmo Guides Blog by Rohan Karmakar Emerges as the Go-To Source for Simplified Digital Transactions

Business

Venmo Guides Blog provides practical insights about Venmo for individuals and businesses. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — In a digital age where convenience and simplicity are paramount, Venmo Guides Blog, owned by Rohan Karmakar, emerges as a beacon of knowledge and expertise in the world of confusing peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms like Venmo. The blog is dedicated to simplifying the complexities of digital transactions using the Venmo App, catering to both individuals and businesses. Talking to the media, Rohan Karmakar explained what to expect on the blog: “On Venmo Guides, users will not get any…

22 Oct

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at Dutchess Community College’s Mechatronics Lab Opening

Politics

Fishkill, NY ***Thank you, Robert. Secretary Cardona – Miguel, thank you for your tireless advocacy for our nation’s students and workers. Isn’t it great to have a public school educator as our Secretary of Education? First Gentleman Hochul, it’s always wonderful to see your passion for the people of this state. Congressman Ryan, you are an incredible champion for this community. Joe is grateful for your partnership. Executive O’Neil, and all the state and local leaders joining us, thank you for supporting this groundbreaking project. Dr. Jordan, Dutchess Community College is lucky to have your leadership. Robert, it’s students like you that are on my husband’s…

22 Oct

Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Announces Five New Recipients of 2023 Program to End Modern Slavery Awards

Politics

The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) is pleased to announce five new awards under the Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS), a program which aims to combine cutting-edge research and targeted programming to show a measurable reduction in human trafficking within designated countries, industries, or populations. Starting October 1, 2023, these programs will implement transformative approaches to combat human trafficking in Ethiopia, Nepal, Thailand, and Mexico through Intervention Development Research (IDR). IDR will allow implementers to better understand and design potential interventions for under-studied and particularly complex human trafficking scenarios. PEMS will also fund a…