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International Symposium on the Concept of Intercultural Exchanges and Mutual Learning Successfully Convenes at UNESCO Headquarters

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Inscribed with the word “world” in five languages, this artwork by international youth embodies hopes for a future enriched by intercultural dialogue.

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  • Inscribed with the word “world” in five languages, this artwork by international youth embodies hopes for a future enriched by intercultural dialogue.
  • It serves as an opener to an international symposium on the concept of intercultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, a collaborative effort between China’s State Council Information Office, UNESCO, and the China’s National Commission for UNESCO, held on April 15 in Paris.
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    International Symposium on the Concept of Intercultural Exchanges and Mutual Learning (Photo: Business Wire)
    The symposium unfolded both inside and outside the venue with vibrant displays and rigorous discussions.
  • Inside, experts and scholars discussed the theme of “Intercultural Dialogue and Mutual Learning: Shared Horizons”, and commended China’s significant contributions to these global exchanges.

Intellivisit Solutions to Demo AI Decision Support Tools at Urgent Care Convention

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellivisit Solutions will stage demonstrations of Intellivisit Concierge, its AI clinical decision support tool, at the 2024 Urgent Care Convention April 13-17, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellivisit Solutions will stage demonstrations of Intellivisit Concierge, its AI clinical decision support tool, at the 2024 Urgent Care Convention April 13-17, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV.
  • CEO Brandon Robertson will present a session titled "Optimize Performance Capabilities through Real-Time AI Decision Support," including a demo of the Intellivisit Concierge software, along with discussion of the performance improvement metrics and benefits to urgent care operators who are currently utilizing Intellivisit offerings.
  • The 2024 Urgent Care Convention is produced and presented by the Urgent Care Association and College of Urgent Care Medicine and is the premier event for Urgent Care professionals.
  • With the event expected to host close to 1,000 people, the Urgent Care Convention is the most robust educational and networking event in the Urgent Care industry.

CCC, U.S. Army sign agreement for ramp-up in ammunition production

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Monday, March 25, 2024
National security, UCA, Partnership, DFARS, DND, General Dynamics, CCC, Arms industry

The agreement will help address the growing requirements to meet the U.S. and allied commitments to Ukraine and strengthens the resiliency of the integrated Canada-U.S. defence supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement will help address the growing requirements to meet the U.S. and allied commitments to Ukraine and strengthens the resiliency of the integrated Canada-U.S. defence supply chain.
  • Ukraine’s war effort depends heavily on 155mm artillery rounds supplied by Canada, the United States, and other allies.
  • This agreement underscores the profound interdependence of the US-Canada supply chain and highlights bilateral collaboration aimed at enhancing industrial capacity within the ammunition industry.
  • Under the Canada-U.S. Defence Production Sharing Agreement and DFARS 225.870, CCC acts as the designated contracting authority for U.S. DoD procurements from Canada.

WhiteRock Expands Presence with New Office at Little Rock Tech Park

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WhiteRock , a leading technology company based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, proudly announces the opening of its new office at the Little Rock Tech Park .

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WhiteRock , a leading technology company based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, proudly announces the opening of its new office at the Little Rock Tech Park .
  • WhiteRock, a leading global technology company, announces the opening of its new office at the Little Rock Tech Park.
  • The company's home office, now located at the Little Rock Tech Park, serves as a dynamic innovation center where customers can connect face-to-face with WhiteRock's team of experts.
  • The expansion into the Little Rock Tech Park solidifies WhiteRock's position as a leader in the tech industry and further brands Little Rock as a hub where great, established companies excel in global endeavors.

2024 UCA & UDA COLLEGE CHEERLEADING AND DANCE TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS TOP TEAMS

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition – is pleased to announce that the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Memphis cheerleading teams, and Louisiana State University, The Ohio State University, and University of Minnesota dance teams, among others, secured first place finishes at the 2024 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, respectively. The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.

Key Points: 
  • The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.
  • Last week, college cheerleading and dance teams traveled from across the U.S. to compete at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in hopes of winning a national title.
  • Cheerleading teams are judged on their stunting and tumbling skills, crowd-leading ability, and overall performance, while the dance competition is judged on choreography, technique, execution, and overall effect.
  • "This year's UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship marks our 30th year with our partners at The Walt Disney World Resort," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit.

U.S Army signs agreement with BAE Systems for new M777 structures

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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LONDON and FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems has signed an agreement with the U.S Army for M777 lightweight howitzer major structures, under an Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA), which is currently limited to $50 million. This allows BAE Systems to start delivering on the program, while finalizing the details of the contract and its total value with the customer.

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  • LONDON and FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems has signed an agreement with the U.S Army for M777 lightweight howitzer major structures, under an Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA), which is currently limited to $50 million.
  • This allows BAE Systems to start delivering on the program, while finalizing the details of the contract and its total value with the customer.
  • "This restart of production of the major structures for the U.S. Army's M777s comes at a critical time"
    BAE Systems will work with its supply chain in the UK and the U.S. to produce the major M777 titanium structures, which form the basis of the gun.
  • BAE Systems has seen an increase in interest from across Europe, Asia, and the Americas in the M777 gun system.

Austal USA receives Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS) contract award from U.S. Navy

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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Mobile, Ala., Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Austal USA received an $867.6 million undefinitized contract award (UCA) for final design and construction of three Expeditionary Medical Ships (EMS) from the U.S. Navy today.

Key Points: 
  • Mobile, Ala., Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Austal USA received an $867.6 million undefinitized contract award (UCA) for final design and construction of three Expeditionary Medical Ships (EMS) from the U.S. Navy today.
  • The EMS will be manufactured in Austal USA’s aluminum manufacturing line following completion of the last Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF 16).
  • “This award is further evidence of the Navy’s confidence in Austal USA to produce highly-capable, shallow-draft aluminum multi-hull vessels,” commented acting Austal USA President Michelle Kruger.
  • Austal USA has delivered 13 EPFs, a predecessor to the EMS design, to the U.S. Navy.

BCUC Approves Permanent 2023 Rates for Nelson Hydro Rural Customers

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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The BCUC approved Nelson Hydro’s request to increase its rates by 9.87% for rural customers on a permanent basis, effective January 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The BCUC approved Nelson Hydro’s request to increase its rates by 9.87% for rural customers on a permanent basis, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Nelson Hydro’s 2023 rates reflect changes in how rates are calculated between rural and urban customers based on Nelson Hydro’s cost of service analysis (COSA ) decision.
  • The BCUC conducted an open and transparent review of Nelson Hydro’s application and considered evidence from ratepayer groups, customers, and Nelson Hydro, as well as letters of comment from the public before issuing its decision.
  • The BCUC is reviewing Nelson Hydro’s 2024 rates application and has approved Nelson Hydro’s request for an interim rate increase of 6.2%, effective January 1, 2024.

BCUC Issues Final Report on the Regulation of Hydrogen Energy Services

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
Hydrogen, Carbon, Regulation, Public utilities commission, Government, UCA, Dive (Belgian band), Heat, Electricity, Inquiry, Final, BCUC, Transport, Natural gas

In November 2022, the BCUC established the Hydrogen Inquiry to examine its role in regulating hydrogen as an energy resource, following the release of the BC government’s BC Hydrogen Strategy and the emergence of hydrogen energy services throughout the province.

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  • In November 2022, the BCUC established the Hydrogen Inquiry to examine its role in regulating hydrogen as an energy resource, following the release of the BC government’s BC Hydrogen Strategy and the emergence of hydrogen energy services throughout the province.
  • The Hydrogen Inquiry gathered information about hydrogen energy services in BC, determined whether providing hydrogen energy service falls under the definition of a public utility in the Utilities Commission Act (UCA), and determined a suitable scope for efficient and effective BCUC regulation of hydrogen energy services.
  • The BCUC’s Final Report included the following key findings:
    A person who provides hydrogen energy services for compensation falls under the definition of public utility in the UCA.
  • The Hydrogen Inquiry Final Report was prepared following the January workshop, taking into consideration written submissions from parties involved in the hydrogen energy industry and feedback received on the Hydrogen Inquiry Draft Report.

Defying the Storm: Chinese Americans Rally for Justice and Equality in Miami, FL

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Senate, Faculty, Communist party, Movement, UCA, LULAC, Research, Chinese Exclusion Act, Legislation, The Torch of Friendship, NAACP, Organization, Political lists, Left–right political spectrum

MIAMI, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a historic gathering at the Torch of Friendship on December 16, elected officials, and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds united against injustice, protesting Senate Bill 264. Enacted in July, SB264 restricts property ownership in Florida for those affiliated with China or the Chinese community, the Communist Party, or other countries of concern, marking a troubling return to discriminatory policies reminiscent of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

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  • The latter prohibits faculty at Florida's public universities from hiring Chinese graduate students and postdocs for research work.
  • Reflecting on the historical discrimination faced by Chinese Americans, dating back to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, leaders of the Chinese American community stood resilient and united against the unconstitutional and unfair legislation.
  • The rally opened and closed with a powerful group sing-along of the civil rights anthem "We Shall Overcome," symbolizing the collective strength and determination of Chinese Americans to overcome adversity.
  • Together, we will rise above our current challenges and welcome a new day of renewal," affirmed the media group.