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InBloom Autism Services to Create 1,000 Jobs in 12 Months
InBloom Autism Services announced today that they are currently hiring for 80 open positions and will create 1,000 new jobs throughout their 8-state service area over the next 12 months.
Black-Owned Tech Firm Sues Kaiser Permanente Over Patent Infringement
Better Life Technologies Group, Inc., a small African-American technology company focusing on wireless wearable technologies, has sued Kaiser Permanente for $50 million, claiming the medical giant stole its trade secrets on wearable medical devices and shared them with its competitors which in its view may have contributed to the birth of a $30 billion dollar industry which focuses on wireless-wearable wellness communications between physicians and patients. Better Life’s issued patent US 8,659,432 B2 covers human monitoring in aquatic environments and patient monitoring applications in hospitals and homes.
The Big Apple Roller Coaster at New York-New York Hotel & Casino Pushes High-Tech Thrills to Cosmic Levels With New Virtual Reality Experience
First-of-its Kind Experience on Las Vegas Strip Opens February 7
Fasten your safety belts and prepare for liftoff! New York-New York Hotel & Casino will take attraction rides to new levels when The Big Apple Coaster Virtual Reality Experience debuts February 7. The first of its kind in Las Vegas, this white-knuckle ride high above The Strip will combine thrill-seekers’ need for speed with advanced, immersive graphics, resulting in a 4D experience that’s out of this world.
Olaplex Partners with Social Impact Commerce Platform ShoppingGives To Enable Philanthropic Giving
At launch, Olaplex is leveraging ShoppingGives' technology to power Women's History Month giving initiatives
ShoppingGives, the eCommerce platform that creates purposeful and profitable relationships between brands and nonprofits, today announced at Shoptalk its partnership with OLAPLEX (TICKER: OLPX), one of the largest independent hair care brands in the world with over 100 worldwide patents. OLAPLEX has launched ShoppingGives' donation integrations in its online store beginning with a focus on nonprofits empowering women in honor of Women's History Month. By partnering with ShoppingGives, OLAPLEX is able to directly engage its customers in this philanthropic campaign and future ones, with the flexibility to feature any of 1.8 million nonprofits as recipients of a portion of its sales proceeds.
Eli Lilly Announces Lilly Diabetes Solutions Center to Assist People With Insulin Affordability
The American Diabetes Association estimates that over 30 million Americans are affected by diabetes and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. In the African American population, studies show that we are disproportionately affected by diabetes in comparison to the general population. The rates of diagnosed diabetes among African Americans is 12.7% compared to 7.4% of whites.
How PBMs are hurting your local pharmacy
Across the country, local pharmacies are boarding up. A major new study from McKinsey found that the number of independent U.S. pharmacies has declined by half since 1980 -- leaving just 20,000 in business nationwide. Those that remain are reporting their slimmest profit margins in a decade.
China gets by with a little help from its friends -- on the Supreme Court
China is overtaking America in a variety of high-tech industries -- thanks to some inadvertent help from the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Hidden History of Black Nationalist Women’s Political Activism
Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the historical contributions of black people in the United States. Too often, however, this history focuses on black men, sidelining black women and diminishing their contributions.
Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform Releases Recommendations
The Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform today released a highly anticipated 153-page report with a list of recommendations proposed by the 45 member citizen group.The Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform today released a highly anticipated 153-page report with a list of recommendations proposed by the 45 member citizen group.
Aviation Institution on Maintenance Host STEM Summer Camp
Aviation Institute of Maintenance’s Jet Tech STEM Camp will provide participants a preview into the school’s FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician program.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) will be offering a glimpse into the world of aircraft maintenance through its annual Jet Tech Summer Aviation Maintenance Camp at select campuses.
Award-Winning Writer’s Book a Unique Approach to Fun-Learning
Local Houston author Eva K. Pickens brings a fresh approach to fun-learning through a creative new book titled, Write/Right Your Own Story, which allows readers to participate in the production of their own personal masterpiece. The book is loaded throughout with interactive, fun and exploratory prompts that invites you to write, draw, reflect and engage with family, friends and even strangers if you choose to.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Hosts House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi at the Moms Summit to Address the ‘For the People Agenda’
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, and Ranking Member of House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, will convene interested stakeholders for the Moms Summit: Addressing the Needs of America’s Families with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. Today in America, moms face a plethora of issues that directly impact on their ability to raise happy, healthy families.
Executive Trainer, Professor, and Global Speaker, Orobosa Owie hosts her first Power of Your Presence Brunch
A Girl from Brooklyn Passionately Leading New and Seasoned Professionals to be Their Best Selves and Live Their Best Lives
With the January 15th Orobosa Owie released of her first book and added published author to her list of titles. The book was entitled Be Bold, Be Confident, Be You: A Motivational Guidebook in Shattering the Fear Ceiling shares the seven steps of self-mastery, guiding readers to successfully move toward personal and professional fulfillment. In celebration of the book and in connection with International Women’s Month Orobosa launched the Power of Your Presence brunch series.
Houston Ranks in the Top 15 Best Places to Get Married
Anyone who’s ever organized a wedding knows all too well how difficult and time-consuming the process can be. It’s the reason many couples hire professional event planners to do the heavy lifting. And the cost only adds more stress, with the average couple shelling out over $35,000 for their big day.
The Open House: With Realtor Falyn Davis
How To Win As A Buyer In A Sellers’ Market
Welcome back to The Open House. Today’s topic is ‘How to win as a buyer in a sellers market’.
Jack Harlow Announces the "Come Home the Kids Miss You Tour" Presented by Live Nation with Special Guests City Girls
3x-Grammy Nominated Rapper Returns To The Road • Kicking Off September 6th In Nashville, TN • Sign Up For Presale Access www.Jackharlow.Us/Tour New Album ‘Come Home, Kids Miss You’ Out Everywhere Now Download/Stream
The Houston Fire Department Places Three New Decontamination Task Force Vehicles In Service
Stations 17, 24, and 66 received brand-new 2022 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Decontamination (decon) units, replacing aging units.
Houston Grand Opera's The Wreckers Stars Grammy Award Winner Sasha Cooke
New production a lost masterpiece
Dame Ethel Smyth’s epic 1906 opera The Wreckers gets its first-ever full-scale production from a major American opera company. This must-see new production stars Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke as the resolute Thirza whose husband, the preacher Pascoe, declares to the coastal community that shipwrecks along their shore are meant to be pillaged—and meant to be premeditated by leaving the lighthouse dark.
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Creates New Justice of the Peace Positions in Precinct 2
Attorney Michael “Cody” Moore to Begin Term as Justice of the Peace in Needville
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a new Justice of the Peace position in Precinct 2, to better serve the residents of Needville, during its regular session meeting held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
Fort Bend County Announces New Economic Development Director
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will hold a press conference on Monday, October 10, at 12:00 p.m., at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse, 401 Jackson St., Richmond, TX 77469, to announce the County’s new Economic Development Director (EDD) Carlos Guzman.
