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NEW YORK, Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon is making high-quality and reliable high-speed internet with no data caps more accessible to customers who qualify for financial assistance through Verizon Fios Forward. First offered to new customers in April 2020, Fios Forward greatly exceeds the speed and capabilities typically available for traditional home Internet assistance programs, and offers eligible customers a discount that lowers the cost of fast and reliable Fios Internet to as little as $19.99 per month plus tax.

Verizon Fios Forward, available to new and, now also, to existing customers who qualify for the Lifeline government assistance program, breaks the mold of affordable home internet offers, which often lacks the speed and capacity to meet the multi-user demands of at-home learning and remote work. Rather than create a sub-tier of service that limits the capacity for students to learn and families to seek advancement opportunities in a digitally-dependent future, it helps underserved households access the same Verizon Fios service rated Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Residential Internet Service in the East¹.

“Our guiding principle is that we create the networks that move the world forward. Far too many families will be left behind if their home Internet can’t keep pace with today’s demands for learning and work,” said Frank Boulben, SVP-Consumer Marketing & Product at Verizon. “We know the impact connectivity has on advancement, so we’re extending Fios Forward to support digital inclusion and help create opportunity with affordable access to high-performing broadband Internet.”

Who qualifies for Verizon Fios Forward?

New and existing Fios customers must qualify for Lifeline to enroll in Fios Forward². Eligible customers can then sign up for a Mix & Match Fios Home Internet plan with total savings of up to $20 per month. Plan options include:

• Fios 200/200 Mbps (300/300 in NYDMA) for $19.99/mo
• Fios 400/400 Mbps (500/500 in NYDMA) for $39.99/mo
• Fios Gigabit Connection (up to 940/880 Mbps) with router included for $59.99/mo

What’s different about Verizon Fios Forward?

With entry-level 200 or 300Mbps upload and download speeds with no data caps, Fios customers can experience uploads up to 75x faster and downloads 10x faster³ than comparable plans. The faster speed and increased capacity make a massive difference when family members make video calls, stream content for remote learning and upload files for work or class projects at the same time.

Customers may bring their own router, or Verizon will waive router costs for the first 60 days for new subscribers. Qualifying new customers will also be eligible for additional promotions and benefits, including getting up to 12 months of discovery+ on us⁴ to feed a family’s imagination with content from Animal Planet, Discovery, HGTV, Food Network and more.

“A broadband internet connection isn’t the full measure of how much a family can become part of an inclusive future for the digital age,” said Frank Boulben. “The quality of that connection determines who can keep pace in the always-on, always-evolving world we live in today, so we must do more to make truly high-speed internet more accessible to the families most in need of assistance.”

“We want more children to have connections strong enough to unleash their imagination and curiosity with the same video, remote learning and AR/VR tools as their peers, and Verizon Fios Forward brings us closer to that goal,” he added.

How to sign up for affordable Internet with Verizon Fios Forward

Visit verizon.com/home/fios-forward/ to apply for the Lifeline discount, which is required to get Verizon Fios Forward, and get more order information. Once qualified, select a qualifying Mix & Match Fios Home Internet plan and then follow instructions to call Verizon to confirm your discount⁵.

Verizon’s continued commitment to Digital Inclusion

Verizon is committed to creating a digitally inclusive and equitable society, supporting digital inclusion initiatives, we enable individuals and communities to develop the knowledge and skills to thrive in the digital age. These initiatives build upon Citizen Verizon, the company’s responsible business plan for economic, environmental and social advancement, which includes efforts to help under-resourced communities bridge the digital divide for more than 38 million students across 40 states and the District of Columbia. To learn more about Verizon’s Digital Inclusion efforts, visit CitizenVerizon.com.

1 Based on customer response in J.D. Power 2013-2020 U.S. Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Studies. Visit jdpower.com/awards.
2 Eligibility for Lifeline varies by state. Only one Lifeline discount allowed per household.
3 Based on median upload/download speeds of 4Mbps and 27.5Mbps among comparable internet assistance programs.
4 discovery+ available only to new Fios customers. Get 12 months of discovery+ (Ad-Free) on Verizon with Fios Gigabit Connection; 6 months with Fios 400 or 500 Mbps; 3 months with Fios 200 or 300 Mbps. Subscription will auto-renew at $6.99 unless the customer cancels. Cancel anytime. Offer valid 1.4.21 – 3.17.21.
5 You must call Verizon to confirm your Lifeline eligibility within 90 days of installation in order to receive the Verizon-funded discounts. Discounts are not retroactive. Existing customers, once they are on a qualifying Mix & Match plan, can call to have the discount applied.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

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Baltimore, Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation today announced the promotion of David Gilmore to the role of Deputy Chief Investment Officer. Since joining the Foundation in 2014, Mr. Gilmore has served as Managing Director of Investments. He supports Chief Investment Officer Jonathan Hook, who will continue to serve in that role and who also joined the Foundation in 2014.

“This promotion recognizes David’s enormous contributions over the past six years to the success of the Foundation’s investment team,” said Ambassador Fay Hartog-Levin (Ret.), Weinberg Foundation Chair and Trustee. “In addition to designing and implementing the Foundation’s strategic and tactical asset allocation, risk management, and market research, David has led the Foundation’s efforts to diversify its investment manager portfolio.”

In his new role, Mr. Gilmore will also assume additional team leadership responsibilities while maintaining focus on investment manager diversity and due diligence, asset allocation, and risk management. He continues to serve on the senior leadership team in support of the president and board.  

Mr. Gilmore commented, “I am excited for this opportunity to serve in a leadership role, while guiding the investment portfolio in service to the Foundation’s mission at this pivotal time. I appreciate the board and president’s trust and support as we continue to carefully manage the Foundation’s assets, which helps to advance the long-term, philanthropic mission of serving more people who are experiencing poverty.”

“David has been a terrific partner in building the Weinberg investment office, and this is the right step in his career progression,” remarked Mr. Hook. “I have had the privilege of working with David for more than 12 years, and this acknowledges his value to the Foundation, as well as his personal growth in the investment world.”

In 2014, the Weinberg Foundation committed to the internal management of its assets, which currently total approximately $3 billion.

“The strategic decision to build an internal investment team in 2014 has allowed for even more careful control and oversight of the Foundation’s assets, which have grown considerably since Jonathan and David began leading the organization’s investment activities,” said Rachel Garbow Monroe, Weinberg Foundation President and CEO. “The growth of the Foundation’s assets has translated into substantially increased annual grant funding by the Foundation to support nonprofits serving people experiencing poverty.”

Total Foundation grants have increased from approximately $100 million per year in 2014 to the current annual distribution of $130 million.

During these challenging times, the Foundation—like many philanthropic organizations—has focused even greater attention on the growth of its assets and particularly to prudent risk management. The work of the Foundation’s 10-member investment team, who are based in both Baltimore and Hawaiʻi, is supported by four external investment advisors. The external advisers, together with Trustees Paula B. Pretlow and Nimrod Goor, comprise the Foundation’s Investment Advisory Committee. Mr. Goor chairs the Investment Advisory Committee. The external advisors are Jonathan Havice, Founder, DGV Solutions; Denise Olsen, Senior Managing Director, GEM Realty Capital; Reginald G. Sanders, Director of Investments, Kellogg Foundation; and Sonali Wilson, Executive Vice President, PIMCO.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Mr. Gilmore helped start The Ohio State University investment office in 2009 and served in several senior roles. The investment office was responsible for the investment management of the University’s $3.4 billion long-term investment pool. He was previously a partner at Gerber Taylor Capital Advisors, an independent investment advisory firm. In 2017, Mr. Gilmore was a member of the Baltimore LEADERship class. He earned his BBA from Baylor University and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Memphis. Mr. Gilmore holds the Certified Financial Planner™ professional (CFP®) designation and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation.

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About The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation:

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, one of the largest private charitable foundations in the United States, is dedicated to meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty. The Foundation provides approximately $130 million each year in total grant activity supporting nonprofits that provide direct services in the areas of Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Community Services. The Foundation’s priority communities include Baltimore, Chicago, Hawaiʻi, Israel, New York City, Northeastern Pennsylvania, San Francisco, and Rural Communities
(primarily rural areas within proximity to priority communities). The Foundation’s trustees are Ambassador Fay Hartog-Levin (Ret.), Chair; Robert T. Kelly, Jr.; Paula B. Pretlow; Gordon Berlin; and Nimrod Goor. Rachel Garbow Monroe serves as President and CEO. For more information, please visit

www.hjweinbergfoundation.org

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LEESBURG, Va., Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STS Government, a leading technology solutions and services provider to federal, state and local governments announced today that it has received certification as a HUBZone business by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA). The HUBZone program mission is to award federal contracting dollars to businesses operating in historically underutilized business zones through set-aside contracts and price evaluation advantages.

The HUBZone small business certification will allow the Leesburg, Virginia based technology solutions provider to compete for federal government contracting vehicles meant for companies under the program.

With this certification, STS Government will continue to focus on recruiting and hiring employees in HUBZone designated areas to expand the Company’s services capabilities and assist the government in meeting their mission goals. Mohammed Butt, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Having worked in Virginia throughout my career, I am excited that we were able to achieve this certification in recognition of our continued focus on our Leesburg headquarters and our team of employees throughout the state. We hope to continue expanding nationally with a focus on creating economic growth and job opportunities for people in historically underutilized areas of the country.”

The HUBZone certification program was enacted into law as part of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997.

About STS Government:

STS Government, a division of SLAM Technical Services LLC, is a recognized small business providing IT solutions focusing exclusively on U.S. Federal, State and Local Governments, and large Systems Integrators worldwide. For more than 50 years of combined senior management experience, STS Government has been delivering maximum value to our customers by developing solutions to meet customer-specific challenges, and by teaming with global technology leaders that provide a broad range of products and services to meet mission needs.

For more information, visit www.stsgov.com

Contact:

[email protected]

(540) 373-4079
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sts_government/

Houston (TX), Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RadioMedix Inc. Houston-based clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company is proud to announce that the company was selected for the 2020 TechConnect Innovation Award. The annual TechConnect Business Innovation Awards program recognizes the top 15% of submitted technologies as ranked by the selection committee in multiple categories from the Energy, Nanomaterials, Health and Medicine, AI, Robotics, and others. The Summit is co-organized by SBIR/STTR Innovation Program and co-located with Defense Innovation Summit.

RadioMedix received the TechConnect Innovation Award based on the early results of the clinical studies of the targeted alpha-emitter therapy of cancer and its potential impact on cancer treatment. The company is developing and commercializing the platform of alpha-emitter-labeled drugs to selectively deliver a high dose of radiation to cancer cells with a limited negative effect on the surrounding normal cells. AlphaMedix ™, ²¹²Pb-labeled peptide targeting somatostatin receptors overexpressing cancer cells, is co-developed in collaboration with Orano Med, and the project was funded in part by multiple NCI SBIR Contract awards.

   “Targeted alpha-emitter therapy can overcome the limitations of the currently available methods of treatment due to the unique properties of alpha-emitting particles. This new therapeutic approach has brought new hope to our patients with advances neuroendocrine cancer”, said Dr. Ebrahim S. Delpassand, CEO of RadioMedix.

    “TechConnect Award recognizes the team efforts of RadioMedix, Orano Med, and Excel Diagnostics and Nuclear Oncology Center to accelerate the development of the targeted alpha-emitter therapy. We are grateful for the opportunity to present our technology at the TechConnect Summit and recognition by the selection committee”, said Izabela Tworowska, Ph.D., CSO of RadioMedix.

To learn more about the award please visit https://events.techconnect.org/TCB/participate/innovation/awards.html

More about RadioMedix  

RadioMedix, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, based in Texas, focused on innovative targeted radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy of cancer. The company is commercializing radiopharmaceuticals for PET imaging and targeted alpha and beta-emitter therapy.  RadioMedix has established research and contract service facilities for academic and industrial partners at two locations: the cGMP Dose Manufacturing and analytical suites for clinical trials, and the drug discovery and pre-clinical core facility in Houston, TX.  In addition, a new state of art commercial manufacturing facility, Spica Center, located in Humble, TX has been established to provide scale-up late phase IND and post-approval commercial-scale manufacturing of radiopharmaceuticals. To learn more, visit www.radiomedix.com.  For more information about this press release, please contact [email protected].  

About AlphaMedix^TM

AlphaMedix^TM is a radiolabeled SSTR-targeting therapeutic investigational drug for the treatment of NETs patients. The product consists of SSTR-targeting peptide complex radiolabeled with ²¹²Pb and serve as an in vivo generator of alpha-emitting particles. ²¹²Pb isotope is particularly suitable for SSTR therapy applications based upon its half-life, high energy, the short path length of decay and irreversible damage of double-stranded DNA.

About TechConnect

TechConnect is the global research and innovation event and media leader with more than 20 years of experience connecting emerging technologies with unique funding and partnership opportunities. TechConnect actively supports student, governmental and global science and technology initiatives through its event platforms and over 10,000 open-access publications. TechConnect’s Innovation Awards showcase new technologies in energy, materials, manufacturing, environmental sustainability, artificial intelligence, medical technology, and more.

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Baltimore, Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation today announced the promotion of David Gilmore to the role of Deputy Chief Investment Officer. Since joining the Foundation in 2014, Mr. Gilmore has served as Managing Director of Investments. He supports Chief Investment Officer Jonathan Hook, who will continue to serve in that role and who also joined the Foundation in 2014.

“This promotion recognizes David’s enormous contributions over the past six years to the success of the Foundation’s investment team,” said Ambassador Fay Hartog-Levin (Ret.), Weinberg Foundation Chair and Trustee. “In addition to designing and implementing the Foundation’s strategic and tactical asset allocation, risk management, and market research, David has led the Foundation’s efforts to diversify its investment manager portfolio.”

In his new role, Mr. Gilmore will also assume additional team leadership responsibilities while maintaining focus on investment manager diversity and due diligence, asset allocation, and risk management. He continues to serve on the senior leadership team in support of the president and board. 

Mr. Gilmore commented, “I am excited for this opportunity to serve in a leadership role, while guiding the investment portfolio in service to the Foundation’s mission at this pivotal time. I appreciate the board and president’s trust and support as we continue to carefully manage the Foundation’s assets, which helps to advance the long-term, philanthropic mission of serving more people who are experiencing poverty.”

“David has been a terrific partner in building the Weinberg investment office, and this is the right step in his career progression,” remarked Mr. Hook. “I have had the privilege of working with David for more than 12 years, and this acknowledges his value to the Foundation, as well as his personal growth in the investment world.”

In 2014, the Weinberg Foundation committed to the internal management of its assets, which currently total approximately $3 billion.

“The strategic decision to build an internal investment team in 2014 has allowed for even more careful control and oversight of the Foundation’s assets, which have grown considerably since Jonathan and David began leading the organization’s investment activities,” said Rachel Garbow Monroe, Weinberg Foundation President and CEO. “The growth of the Foundation’s assets has translated into substantially increased annual grant funding by the Foundation to support nonprofits serving people experiencing poverty.”

Total Foundation grants have increased from approximately $100 million per year in 2014 to the current annual distribution of $130 million.

During these challenging times, the Foundation—like many philanthropic organizations—has focused even greater attention on the growth of its assets and particularly to prudent risk management. The work of the Foundation’s 10-member investment team, who are based in both Baltimore and Hawaiʻi, is supported by four external investment advisors. The external advisers, together with Trustees Paula B. Pretlow and Nimrod Goor, comprise the Foundation’s Investment Advisory Committee. Mr. Goor chairs the Investment Advisory Committee. The external advisors are Jonathan Havice, Founder, DGV Solutions; Denise Olsen, Senior Managing Director, GEM Realty Capital; Reginald G. Sanders, Director of Investments, Kellogg Foundation; and Sonali Wilson, Executive Vice President, PIMCO.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Mr. Gilmore helped start The Ohio State University investment office in 2009 and served in several senior roles. The investment office was responsible for the investment management of the University’s $3.4 billion long-term investment pool. He was previously a partner at Gerber Taylor Capital Advisors, an independent investment advisory firm. In 2017, Mr. Gilmore was a member of the Baltimore LEADERship class. He earned his BBA from Baylor University and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Memphis. Mr. Gilmore holds the Certified Financial Planner™ professional (CFP®) designation and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation.

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About The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation:

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, one of the largest private charitable foundations in the United States, is dedicated to meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty. The Foundation provides approximately $130 million each year in total grant activity supporting nonprofits that provide direct services in the areas of Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Community Services. The Foundation’s priority communities include Baltimore, Chicago, Hawaiʻi, Israel, New York City, Northeastern Pennsylvania, San Francisco, and Rural Communities (primarily rural areas within proximity to priority communities). The Foundation’s trustees are Ambassador Fay Hartog-Levin (Ret.), Chair; Robert T. Kelly, Jr.; Paula B. Pretlow; Gordon Berlin; and Nimrod Goor. Rachel Garbow Monroe serves as President and CEO. For more information, please visit

www.hjweinbergfoundation.org

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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating Red Lion Hotels Corporation (“Red Lion”) (NYSE: RLH) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to Red Lion’s agreement to be acquired by Sonesta International Hotels Corporation.  Under the terms of the agreement, Red Lion’s shareholders will receive $3.50 in cash per share.

To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rl-legal.com/cases-red-lion-hotels-corporation.

You may also contact Seth D. Rigrodsky or Gina M. Serra cost and obligation free at (888) 969-4242 or [email protected].

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., with offices in Delaware and New York, has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of investors and achieved substantial corporate governance reforms in securities fraud and corporate class actions nationwide.

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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating FLIR Systems, Inc. (“FLIR”) (NASDAQ GS: FLIR) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to FLIR’s agreement to be acquired by Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (“Teledyne”) (NYSE: TDY). Under the terms of the agreement, FLIR’s shareholders will receive $28.00 in cash and 0.0718 shares of Teledyne per share.

To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rl-legal.com/cases-flir-systems-inc.

You may also contact Seth D. Rigrodsky or Gina M. Serra cost and obligation free at (888) 969-4242 or [email protected].

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A., with offices in Delaware and New York, has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of investors and achieved substantial corporate governance reforms in securities fraud and corporate class actions nationwide.

Attorney advertising.  Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

CONTACT:         

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.
Seth D. Rigrodsky
Gina M. Serra
(888) 969-4242 (Toll Free)
(302) 295-5310
Fax: (302) 654-7530
[email protected]
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