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AARP Poll Finds Veterans Unaware of New Health Benefits, Leaving Our Nation's Heroes Susceptible to Fraud

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two-thirds of veterans are unaware that they can receive free assistance with Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act – or PACT Act – benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), according to a new AARP survey. The new law expands access to VA health care benefits for more than five million veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Survivors of deceased veterans are also eligible to receive these benefits.

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  • The new law expands access to VA health care benefits for more than five million veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.
  • According to a 2021 AARP survey , veterans/military adults are 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud than the civilian population.
  • To learn about the latest scams and how to avoid them visit the AARP Veterans Fraud Center, at aarp.org/vetsfraudcenter .
  • For these resources and more information on AARP's support for veterans and military families, visit aarp.org/veterans .

Whatnot Pays Homage to Golden Age of Sports at The National Sports Collectors Convention

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Whatnot , the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., will be returning to the biggest sports card convention in the world, the National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC), July 26-30, 2023.

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  • Whatnot , the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., will be returning to the biggest sports card convention in the world, the National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC), July 26-30, 2023.
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    1996 Mercedes-Benz S600 Lorinser previously owned by 6x NBA Champion Michael Jordan.
  • Whatnot will also host the Breakers Pavilion, again holding the largest open floor booth space at The National.
  • Tune in on Whatnot to catch daily streams from The National from July 26 – July 30, 2023.

Cutter Law Opens Hotlines for Brain & Spine Injury Cases in Palo Alto, San Diego

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Saturday, July 22, 2023
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Cutter Law Opens Hotlines For Brain & Spine Injury Cases in Palo Alto, San Diego

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  • Cutter Law Opens Hotlines For Brain & Spine Injury Cases in Palo Alto, San Diego
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    The announcement comes in light of the latest figures published by The National SCI Statistical Center (NSCISC) , which indicated that there are around 18,000 new spinal cord injury (SCI) cases each year across the US.
  • Cutter Law also appreciates the emotional challenges both victims of spinal cord and brain injuries and their families face.
  • "Cutter Law recognizes that alongside legal representation, access to quality medical care is crucial for individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries," says Brooks Cutter, one of the firm's lead attorneys.
  • Therefore, Cutter Law works diligently to ensure that their clients receive appropriate compensation to cover their medical care expenses."

Top Florida Personal Injury Attorney, Keith Ligori, Speaking at "The National" - World's Largest Event for the Chiropractic Profession

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recognized as an authority in personal injury law, Keith Ligori, founder of Ligori & Ligori, Attorneys at Law, a leading personal injury law firm based in Tampa, has been invited to be a presenter at the conference. Mr. Ligori will be discussing the legal considerations that chiropractors face in today's complex healthcare landscape. As staunch advocates for patient rights, Mr. Ligori and the attorneys at Ligori & Ligori, Attorneys at Law are well-versed in the legal intricacies of the chiropractic profession and understand the challenges that practitioners often encounter. Mr. Ligori is a member of the Florida Bar Association and has successfully represented thousands of clients in personal injury cases, recovering substantial compensation for their injuries and damages. His skill in personal injury law has earned him a well-deserved reputation for his dedication to achieving justice for victims of negligence.

Key Points: 
  • Attorney Keith Ligori, founder of Ligori & Ligori, Attorneys at Law, will be a featured guest speaker at the upcoming 2023 "The National" conference by The Florida Chiropractic Association (FCA).
  • TAMPA, Fla., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recognized as an authority in personal injury law , Keith Ligori, founder of Ligori & Ligori, Attorneys at Law, a leading personal injury law firm based in Tampa, has been invited to be a presenter at the conference.
  • His skill in personal injury law has earned him a well-deserved reputation for his dedication to achieving justice for victims of negligence.
  • More About Ligori & Ligori, Attorneys at Law:
    Ligori & Ligori, Attorneys at Law has offices in Tampa, Lakeland, Key West, Ocala and Orlando, Florida.

Cargo Airline Association Appoints Lauren Beyer as President

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Washington, D.C., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), the leading advocacy organization for the air cargo industry, today announced the appointment of Lauren Beyer as President. Beyer succeeds Steve Alterman who is retiring after successfully leading the organization for more than 40 years.

Key Points: 
  • The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) announces the appointment of Lauren Beyer as President.
  • Washington, D.C., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) , the leading advocacy organization for the air cargo industry, today announced the appointment of Lauren Beyer as President.
  • "On behalf of the Cargo Airline Association, I would like to thank Steve Alterman for his dedicated advocacy efforts over the past four decades," said John Maxwell, General Counsel Americas for FedEx Express and Chairman of the Cargo Airline Association Board of Directors.
  • Looking forward, I'm pleased to have Lauren Beyer joining us as CAA's next president.

True Religion Partners with Still Rising Corp. For Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Los Angeles’ Leimert Park

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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True Religion joins forces with Still Rising Corp., a leading Black-owned-and-led creative cultural agency that serves as the intersection between community, corporations, and commerce, for its annual Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival.

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  • True Religion joins forces with Still Rising Corp., a leading Black-owned-and-led creative cultural agency that serves as the intersection between community, corporations, and commerce, for its annual Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival.
  • “We have a lot of admiration for the Still Rising Corp. team’s extremely meaningful annual Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival.
  • Additionally, True Religion’s pop-up will feature co-branded products, including a capsule collection with True Creator Devin Mercadel, True Religion x AG Club T-Shirts, plus a limited-edition festival tee.
  • Campaign,” representing an opportunity to respect the resiliency and strength of Black people at the 2023 Leimert Park Festival.

Cancer Research Pioneer Who Paved the Tumor Microenvironment Field to Receive the 2023 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) announced today that Isaac P. Witz, Ph.D., has been selected to receive the 2023 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.

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  • The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) announced today that Isaac P. Witz, Ph.D., has been selected to receive the 2023 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.
  • These achievements paved the foundation for certain aspects of contemporary immunotherapy ultimately, benefiting cancer patients and advancing scientific steps further toward finding cures to cancer.
  • Prof. Witz’s most significant scientific accomplishments were made in the 1970s through the 1990s when cancer research was dominated by the cancer cell-centric view of cancer.
  • This reductionist approach viewed that oncogenes (cancer promoting) and tumor suppressor genes in the cancer cell were sufficient to determine carcinogenesis and cancer advancement.

CBC Summit launches to convene leading industry executives, regulators, and legislators in Crypto Banking and Compliance

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "CBC Summit 2023 will bring together 100+ leading executives to address banking & compliance challenges in the crypto industry."

Key Points: 
  • CBC Summit is a curated, one-day event with 100+ executives addressing crypto banking and compliance challenges.
  • For the last four years, the team behind CBC Summit has been instrumental in addressing banking and compliance challenges for the cannabis industry through their flagship event, PBC Conference.
  • Building on their extensive and growing network of compliance and banking professionals and state and federal government legislators and regulators, the team is now tackling the crypto industry, with the launch of CBC Summit.
  • Panel topics at the inaugural CBC Summit 2023 include:
    What do crypto exchanges & crypto related companies look for in a banking partner?

Muscular Dystrophy Association Tribute Awards in Washington D.C. Honor Diana X. Bharucha-Goebel, M.D., R. Rodney Howell, M.D., Paul Robertson, Jeni Stepanek, Ph.D., Janet Woodcock, M.D.

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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The MDA Tribute Award recipients have all contributed to significant progress in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of people living with neuromuscular diseases.

Key Points: 
  • The MDA Tribute Award recipients have all contributed to significant progress in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of people living with neuromuscular diseases.
  • The MDA Tribute Awards presentation and reception will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 6-8:30pm at The National Press Club.
  • They are presented to acknowledge the legacy and life's work of those whose extraordinary efforts support the patients and families MDA serves.
  • The MDA legacy represents the contributions of so many pioneers who, through their work, have changed the trajectory for neuromuscular disease.

BJ's RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE® SUPPORTS NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY WITH NEW BJ's CUREVEZA™ MEXICAN-STYLE LAGER

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 4th, BJ's Restaurants, INC. (NASDAQ: BJRI) will introduce a new craft beer for a cause: BJ's CureVeza™ Mexican-Style Lager. Available at all locations, while supplies last, BJ's brand-new CureVeza™ was developed to raise money for its long-term partner, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. By donating 25 cents for every pint brewed to the non-profit organization, BJ's is helping build awareness and eradicate a disease that currently affects nearly 1 million Americans.

Key Points: 
  • Available at all locations, while supplies last, BJ's brand-new CureVeza™ was developed to raise money for its long-term partner, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society .
  • With more than 26 years of experience brewing award-winning craft beers, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is renowned for its authentic, creative, and fresh brews.
  • BJ's new seasonal beer, CureVeza™, marks the latest milestone in a 25-year partnership with The National MS Society.
  • For more information on The National MS Society, visit nationalmssociety.org .