See also Evers announces new funding for minority-owned businesses MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — A 53-year-old founder of a Milwaukee nonprofit is under fire for how she used COVID relief money, according to a report from Wisconsin Watch and Wisconsin Public Radio ( WPR).The report from Wisconsin Watch and WPR states that Cynthia Brown – also known as CeCe – founded CRC Employment and Entrepreneurial Services Inc. in 2015 as a nonprofit organization to “address the socio-economic needs of communities and disenfranchised individuals through entrepreneurship and professional development,” according to the company’s website.Brown’s nonprofit received $2.95 million from the Wisconsin Department…
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BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and JAKE BLEIBERG, Associated Press 1 month ago Pro-Palestinian protesters gather in front of the White House in Washington, Sunday, October 8, 2023. Supporters of Israel and supporters of the Palestinian cause gathered in many American cities on Sunday to denounce the conflict that has left hundreds deaths and thousands of injuries in the Middle East. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) NEW YORK — Supporters of Israel and those of the Palestinian cause held competing rallies in several American cities on Sunday to denounce the conflict that has left hundreds dead and thousands injured in the Middle East.…
We’ve heard it all before: church attendance is down; seminar registrations are down; Americans choose “none” when asked about their religious affiliation – headline after headline declares either the irrelevance or obsolescence of religion.Bookselling, however, proved to be a force for the religious impulse. Religious publishing remains a billion-dollar industry, and as textbook publishers, academic religious presses make up a significant portion of the business. These houses all report challenges, but each agrees that the category is strong.Even in the face of change, including AI and a growing antipathy toward the humanities, there are “pockets of life and energy” within…
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ATHENS, Greece — Tourists heading to the Acropolis this holiday season will be able to witness the resolution of one of the world’s most heated debates over cultural heritage.All they need is a smartphone.Visitors can now pinch and zoom on the ancient Greek site, with a digital overlay showing what it once looked like. This includes a collection of marble sculptures removed from the Parthenon more than 200 years ago and which are now on display at the British Museum in London. Greece demanded their restitution.For now, an app backed by the Greek Ministry of Culture allows visitors to point…
TTalent is everywhere, opportunities are not, and availability does not equal equitable access. THE TN Placemakers Entrepreneurship Fund helps communities provide opportunities and access to small businesses and entrepreneurs who are or will be part of the community. The application period is currently open and ready for new applicants. But first, what is a placemaker? Creator of places: An individual or group of people whose primary goal is to create and shape places where people can live, work, learn, and play. Placemakers often combine innovation and understanding of the needs of a given place to create something unique and positive…
Greece achieved the best historical performance in terms of the number of foreign direct investments in 2022, according to the “EY Greece Attractiveness Survey 2023”. The fifth edition of the survey on the country’s attractiveness as an investment destination was carried out by FT Longitude on behalf of EY Greece, between July 3 and 26, 2023, reports ANA. At the same time, Greece’s return to an investment grade rating is expected to lead to a further significant increase in foreign direct investment into the country. As Giorgos Papadimitriou, Managing Director of EY Greece, pointed out to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency…
Susie Brubaker-Cole (Image credit: LA Cicero) Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole will step down at the end of the fall term after six years in the role and plans to return to Oregon, where she grew up and spent several years as a as a university administrator. Dean Jenny Martinez has named C. Matthew Snipp as interim vice provost once Brubaker-Cole resigns. Snipp, a professor of sociology at Stanford since 1996, currently serves as vice provost for faculty development, diversity and engagement and is a resident scholar at Murray House. A search committee for Brubaker-Cole’s successor will be…
By N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe New Delhi – Aromatherapy has a rich history that spans across countries and continents. It is a practice of using natural plant extracts to promote physical and mental well-being. People have used aromatic herbs for their therapeutic benefits from ancient civilizations to modern societies. “Aromatherapy has gained popularity in today’s fast-paced environment as a method of stress relief, relaxation and overall well-being. From home diffusers to therapeutic massage sessions, the use of essential oils has spread across many cultures. Scientific studies into the potential benefits of aromatherapy are still ongoing, providing insight into its effectiveness in…
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