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FCC Reaffirms Decision To Reject Starlink Application For Nearly $900 Million In Subsidies
Applicant Failed to Meet Burden for Rural Digital Opportunity Fund WASHINGTON, December 12, 2023—The Federal Communications Commission today reaffirmed the Wireline Bureau’s prior decision to reject the long-form application of Starlink to receive public support through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund program, based on the applicant’s failure to meet the…
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Wildlife Images is temporarily closing its doors to reorganize
Press Release 12/11/23: Meet Our New Operations Director! Wildlife Images is temporarily closing its doors to reorganize and improve internal systems and embrace new ideas we share with our partners at the Australia Zoo. To do this, we hired an amazing new Operations Director, Amy Webb. With years of experience…
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America’s farmers are getting older, and young people aren’t rushing to join them
Hardworking American farmers keep the world fed and clothed. But the farming labor force has a problem: It’s aging rapidly. The average American farmer is 57 and a half years old, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s up sharply from 1978, when the figure…
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Clatsop County tackles ‘urban scale’ housing issues
Cloudy skies loomed over the small coastal town of Seaside on a November morning earlier this year, but the rain stayed away as a group of residents, health care workers, and city officials gathered outside of what was, up until a few months ago, a Red Lion Inn. The group…
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Interview: What We Can Learn From Loneliness Research
Medical anthropologist Michelle Parsons says recent findings show there’s much more to loneliness than just being alone. BY DAN FALK11.24.2023 MICHELLE PARSONS TRACES her interest in loneliness back to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. Parsons, who teaches at Northern Arizona University and describes herself a sociocultural medical anthropologist, was interested…
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Ask Lisa: How long does it take to brand a business?
Q: How long does it take to brand a business and how long does it usually take to get branding work done with a client from start to finish? A: Your brand is the promise you make to the world. It’s the overall essence of your business. So, everything you do must…
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A Few Words from Jim – November 2023
There is so much to be thankful for. I work every day in each of my companies with amazing humans that are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. I have wonderful clients that trust us and work with us to solve problems, create innovative…
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The Power of Checklists: Insights from “The Checklist Manifesto”
In the world of business, where complexity is a given and stakes are high, the need for reliable, efficient systems is paramount. One tool that has proven its worth across various industries is the humble checklist. In his book, “The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right”, Dr. Atul Gawande…
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RISE Law Group Seeks Coverage for Groundbreaking Legal Initiatives Reshaping the Court System
RISE Law Group, a leading legal practice headed and owned by accomplished women professionals, is inviting the media to cover its groundbreaking initiatives that have significantly impacted the court system. With a consistent track record of award-winning success and innovation, the firm is eager to share its transformative journey with…
Read MoreOvercoming Hurdles: The Journey of Black-Owned Restaurants
Introduction: A Rising Tide for Black Entrepreneurs in Oregon In recent years, the entrepreneurial spirit within Black communities across the state of Oregon has witnessed remarkable growth. A 2022 study conducted by Washington University and the University of Arkansas revealed a promising trend of increasing Black entrepreneurs throughout the region.…
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Ask Lisa: What is considered email SPAM when sending email?
Q: What exactly is considered email SPAM when sending email? A: Excellent question. In short form, any unsolicited commercial email is considered SPAM. So, if you are sending an email for your business without permission and adding people to your email list for promotional purposes, you are basically breaking the…
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Dutch Bros Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Announces Two New Directors
GRANTS PASS, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS; “Dutch Bros” or the “Company”), one of the fastest-growing brands in the food service and restaurant industry in the United States by location count, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. Joth Ricci, Chief Executive Officer of…
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