Thomas Jefferson’s legacy has gone through a bit of revisionist history of late, and a new book by Virginian Derek Baxter, “In Pursuit of Jefferson: Traveling through Europe with the Most Perplexing Founding Father” (Sourcebooks, 416 pgs., $ 27.99) just adds to the compilation. Baxter has taken a unique approach to the “American Sphinx,” as … Read more
‘I am not a woman. I am an icon. ‘ So is the mantra that opens Peacock’s original miniseries Angelyne and introduces its eponymous star. Unless you’re a Los Angeles native or care way too much about the minutiae of modern celebrity, the chances are that the name Angelyne won’t mean much to you. But … Read more
Washington, DC, May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – On May 19, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands presented the 2022 Holland on the Hill Heineken Award to New Jersey-based biopharmaceutical company Merck (NYSE: MRK) in a ceremony at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC Richard DeLuca, Jr., Executive Vice President of Merck … Read more
In a recent farmdoc daily article (May 9, 2022), corn planting date results from agronomic field trials in Illinois were compared to state-level estimates of late planting impacts. The field trials indicated that the yield penalty for planting past mid-May is non-linear and substantial, with reductions as large as 10 to 20 percent. By contrast, … Read more
Wawa President and CEO Chris Gheysens knows how to capture the attention of college students. “He rolled up in style with the Wawa truck offering soft pretzels, hot chocolate and coffee,” said marketing major Maksim Berlenbach. “Especially towards the end of the semester, we definitely appreciate that coffee.” The red and white Wawa truck served … Read more
WINDSOR, Ontario – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Sterling Mutuals Inc., one of Canada’s largest independent financial services dealers, and Snap Projections Inc., a leader in financial planning software, announce a relationship that enhances the ability of Sterling’s advisors to support their clients with advanced financial planning services. Together with OneBoss Solutions Inc., the three firms have … Read more
Poland’s Iga Swiatek is the overwhelming favorite in the French Open women’s draw, carrying a 28-match win streak into Roland Garros. Swiatek, who broke through to win the 2020 French Open at age 19, is the world No. 1 and top seed in Paris. She won 19 of her last 20 matches in straight sets … Read more
Eberflus won’t ‘tolerate’ fighting after minor practice scuffle originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST – If new head coach Matt Eberflus will prioritize one thing during his first season with the Bears, it’s discipline. Eberflus wants the Bears to be aggressive but under control. Harnessing that aggression starts during OTAs and will be … Read more
Governor Hogan Announces Plan to Deploy $ 198 Million in Small Business Relief May 19, 2022 Maryland Was First State To Submit Its State Small Business Credit Initiative Plan To US Treasury Three State Agencies To Incorporate Funds To Expand Existing Business Lending And Investment Programs ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 19, 2022) – Governor Larry Hogan … Read more
Jessica Zalewski Jessica Zalewski of Mount Prospect has developed a deep passion for meaningful storytelling. It’s led to her publishing a 25-page graphic children’s novel that focuses on empathy. “I was inspired after some personal life events that had a heavy stigma around them to teach empathy to others due to the additional pain other … Read more
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