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Blake Griffin, a member of the famous Lob City Clippers, announced his retirement after 13 seasons. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)Blake Griffin's time has come. After 14 years in the NBA, he called it quits. He published a post on X Tuesday that included a graphic with the word “Fin,” which means “end” in French, as well as words that would conclude his NBA career.”I never imagined I'd be the guy who announces his retirement on 'Letters to Basketball'…and I'm still not going to be that guy,” Griffin said of X (previously). (formerly known as Twitter). “But as I look…
Hagerstown, MD (April 16, 2024) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is pleased to share important updates from the State of Maryland regarding the Ports Act recently signed into law by Governor Wes Moore. The PORT Act creates programs aimed at assisting businesses and workers affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Details of these programs, including dates and eligibility criteria, are now available. See below for programs run by three state agencies. _________________________________________________________________ Port of Baltimore Emergency Business Assistance Program – Administered through the Department of Commerce Provides grants of up to $100,000 to eligible…
Teresa TalleyCoastal Specialist california sea grant And Scripps, and Sarah MesnickNOAA Fisheries Ecologist Southwest Fisheries Science Center and Scripps adjunct faculty will serve as community engagement leaders. Community engagement activities integrate the center's research with other cutting-edge science and provide resources to the public and other stakeholders. This effort helps ensure that the benefits of consuming seafood outweigh any risks. Community engagement activities may include web-based resources, seafood education events with chefs in demonstration kitchens, and more. Scripps Marine Conservation and Technology Facilities, a partnership with the San Diego area fishing community. Through these collaborations, we aim to deepen our…
miami – An Orange County sheriff's deputy and his wife were arrested by the Seminole Co. Sheriff's Office while investigating the fatal carjacking of a Homestead woman. Catherine Altagracia Guerrero de Aguasbias, 31, was carjacked at gunpoint at an intersection in unincorporated Seminole County last Wednesday. He was captured on cellphone video. authorities believe her body has been found burnt out car at a construction site near Osceola County. Investigators are still working to confirm his identity. The car thief remains at large. During the Seminole Sheriff's investigation, Orange Corp. Vice President Francisco Estrella and his wife were arrested on…
Cryptocurrency investors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland allocate a large portion of their overall portfolio to digital assets, according to a new study conducted by Big Four accounting firm KPMG. KPMG partnered with German-language crypto media platform BTC-ECHO to survey 2,400 private digital asset investors in three European countries, collectively known as the DACH region. According to the survey, respondents on average allocate more than 25% of their total assets to cryptocurrencies. More than half (54%) say they have invested at least 20% of their total assets in cryptocurrencies. Additionally, 34% of investors consider investing in cryptocurrencies to be “fairly…
This report highlights seven specific areas where improvements could prove beneficial. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin ISD's special education program was recently evaluated through an audit, which identified seven specific areas that would benefit from improvement. The audit, conducted by Stetson & Associates, evaluated the special education program over the past four years in accordance with an agreement with the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The first problem reported in the audit is the shortage of educators at the national level. To address the job shortage, the district has implemented several incentives for potential special education teachers, including an additional $7,000 stipend,…
Much of the crypto industry exists in the ether, both figuratively and literally. Data moving on blockchains, lines moving up and down on price graphs, and other mostly intangible things.But a hot new trend that venture capitalists are salivating over promises a direct connection to the real world: running infrastructure using blockchain. Projects like the Helium protocol, which powers wireless networks with a token-powered ecosystem, and Filecoin's data storage platform.The not-so-catchy term for all of this is decentralized physical infrastructure network, usually shortened to DePIN. A notable amount has already been invested, a sign that venture capital firms see potential.…
More than 70 students were recognized at the 2024 Market Business Honors Convocation held on Sunday, April 7th. The 100th annual ceremony will recognize honorees from the Marquette School of Management and Graduate School of Business, Alpha Sigma New Jesuit Business Honorary Members, and Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honorary Inductees. “The students who participated in this ceremony are among the most talented students in Marquette Business,” said Beth Clay, assistant dean of undergraduate programs. “Thanks to the dedication, passion and achievement of our students, Marquette Business has become a pillar of both the higher education industry and the local…
story link Valley City State University (VCSU) has officially added competitive shooting as a coeducational intercollegiate sport for students.The VCSU Shooting Sports team will begin traveling to trap competitions in fall 2024.”We are excited to be able to offer our students the opportunity to compete in this sport and officially represent VCSU,” said President Alain LaFave. “Clay target sports are growing in popularity and we want to ensure that all VCSU students have the opportunity to participate in the activities, competitions and groups they enjoy. Adding shooting sports teams to the list of official sports is ,…
Burlingame, CA, April 16, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lyra Health, a leading provider of innovative workforce mental health solutions for employers, today announced the launch of its fourth annual mental health conference, Breakthrough 2024 . Hundreds of HR professionals and business leaders representing industry-leading organizations join mental health experts to share their best practices for promoting employee mental health around the world, Learn.With “Breakthrough 2024” as our guidelineTogether we care.”will join leaders from Brown & Brown Insurance, Genentech, JE Dunn Construction, Land O'Lakes, Inc., and Levi Strauss & Co. to share their experiences, insights, and best practices regarding their organizations' mental health strategies.…