Archives June 2024

Los Angeles, CA, 21st June 2024 Art Division, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and training under-served youth in the visual arts, is excited to announce the launch of its first annual fundraising campaign. The campaign aims to raise $1 million to continue providing vital arts education and support services to young adults, aged 18-27.

A Month-long Arts Initiative

July 2024 will be packed with incredible arts events, each perfectly timed to coincide with the Art Division’s fundraising campaign and offering a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant work of our talented community firsthand. Kicking off the month, a preview of the online Art Auction will be held at Craig Krull Gallery on July 7. This exclusive preview will feature extraordinary pieces from renowned artists and our gifted students, with bidding continuing online until July 28. On July 11, join us at the Mexican Consulate for an exhibition of prints made in our Sam Francis Workshop, showcasing the mastery of both students and acclaimed artists. A special screening of the classic film, “Ahí está el detalle,” on July 12 at the Mexican Consulate highlights our film department’s creativity and vision. Mid-month, art lovers can engage in insightful discussions with industry leaders Craig Krull (gallery owner), Shana Nys Dambrot (critic), and John Nava (artist). The grand finale on July 27-28 invites everyone to our Open House, Book Fair, Ceramic Sale, and HEADS exhibition at the Art Division Gallery, offering an immersive experience of the diverse talents nurtured within our community.

Art Division offers focused instruction, individualized tutoring, and personal support, giving students the tools they need to pursue higher education, achieve self-sufficiency, and obtain careers in the arts and related fields.

What People Are Saying

Art Division’s mission has garnered support from notable celebrities and artists, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Isaac Mizrahi, Ed Ruscha, Craig Krull, and Jack Black, who have all shared their endorsements and testimonials on the profound impact of Art Division’s work.

“Art Division provides arts education for under-served young people, exposing them to art history, rich culture and the beauty of different art forms. I urge you to support Art Division as they help students expand and develop as artists and human beings.” -Jamie Lee Curtis, Actor

“Art Division is an incubator for creativity. There’s always something happening here – the energy is infectious- I always come away full of ideas. I’m proud to do my part for Art Division’s fund drive as it continues to defend the meaning of art in young lives.” -Alicia Cheatham, Assistant to the Directors, Art Division

“I’ve seen the transformative power of Art Division firsthand. When our students complete their programs, they don’t just graduate and leave – they come back as valuable members of our staff. This full-circle journey – from learning to leading—embodies our mission to empower and uplift the community.” -Cindy Ojeda, Managing Director, Art Division

“When creative minds are empowered, everyone benefits. Our July fundraiser is vital for ensuring Art Division continues to change lives and enrich the LA art scene.” –Hannah Sloan, Development Assistant, Art Division

Art Division is dedicated to community engagement and building a thriving arts community in the Rampart District.

Events

The fundraising campaign will run from July 1 – July 28, 2024, featuring a series of exciting events designed to engage the community and highlight the talents of Art Division’s students and faculty.

July 1: Online Fund Drive Opens (www.artdivision.org)

July 7: Exclusive Preview of Online Art Auction at Craig Krull Gallery
Time: 4-7 pm
Location: Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., B2, Santa Monica, CA 90404
An exclusive art auction preview night featuring works by renowned artists and Art Division students. The auction will continue online until July 28.

July 11: Art Division Prints at The Mexican Consulate
Time: 6-8 pm
Location: Mexican Consulate, 2401 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA
An exhibition of prints made in Art Division’s Sam Francis Workshop, showcasing works by students and acclaimed artists Roger Herman, Fernando Sandoval, and John Nava.

July 12: Film Screening of “Ahí está el detalle (You’re Missing the Point)” at the Mexican Consulate
A special screening of “Ahí está el detalle,” starring Mexican comedian and actor Cantinflas. This screening is free and open to the community and will be followed by a discussion with Art Division staff and filmmakers.

July 14: Conversation with Gallery Owner Craig Krull and Art Critic Shana Nys Dambrot
Time: 11 am
Location: Art Division Library, 2418 W. 6th St. LA CA. 90057
An engaging talk offering insights into the art world and the significance of supporting young artists.

July 17: Artist Talk and Private Cathedral Tour with John Nava
Time: TBD, group limited to 10 people max (online auction item)
Location: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple, Los Angeles, CA 90012
John Nava will give an artist talk and a private tour of the Cathedral, with exclusive insights into his tapestry works.

July 27-28: Grand Finale Open House, Book Fair, Ceramic Sale, and HEADS Exhibition
Time: 12-3 pm
Location: Art Division Gallery, 2432 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90057
A weekend-long event featuring an open house, book fair, ceramic sale, and the “Heads” exhibition at the Art Division gallery. Highlights include live drawing sessions by Dan McCleary and printmaking demonstrations.

Support the Campaign

Donations can be made online at artdivision.org/donate or at any of the fundraising events. Your contributions will directly support Art Division’s mission to empower young artists through focused instruction, individualized tutoring, and personal support, helping them pursue higher education, achieve self-sufficiency, and obtain careers in the arts.

Racine, WI, 21st June 2024– The Discovery Source, a nationally recognized, family-owned publisher of early childhood education materials, is proud to announce the presentation of their first annual ”Champion Award.” This unique lifetime achievement award, which includes an all expense paid vacation, will be presented in a special ceremony on June 22 in Racine, Wisconsin to educator Lisa Plunkett, who has over twenty years of experience in the field of early childhood education.

“Educators often don’t get paid fairly for all the hard work they do in helping teach and care for the next generation,” says Director of Operations Patrick Scahill. “We are in a position to do something about that and wanted to show how much we appreciate the work that they do.”

According to Plunkett’s coworker and nominator Michelle Christenson:

Lisa started her career as a parent volunteer and worked her way up to a resource teacher. She has raised 3 children as a single mother, one of which has disabilities. She has been an advocate for all children and is a great mentor to her co-workers. She has never been on an airplane or taken a vacation as an adult. She inspires those of us who know her by her kindness open-mindedness and willingness to accept people exactly as they are.

With over a decade of publishing and distributing research-based solutions to early childhood education challenges, as well as vital materials for special needs children such as The Pyramid Model Classroom & Infant-Toddler Kits, and The Calming Kit, The Discovery Source has become a premier resource for educators nationwide. Their mission is simple: to create opportunities and solutions for early childhood educators to transform the way they support children and families in the most critical years of childhood development – from birth through third grade.

“These nominees utilize the resources and training that we created with joy and effectiveness,” adds Scahill. “We want to promote the fact that, when you work with us, we share the wealth with you.”

The Discovery Source cordially invites any interested members of the press to attend the award ceremony on June 22 and to spread the word about the importance of early childhood education by celebrating educators such as Ms. Plunkett.

Vancouver, Canada,21st June 2024 Acquires ground in the area of RAMP Metals Inc. in Saskatchewan.

Infinity Stone Ventures Corp. has acquired a 100-per-cent interest in ground staked in the area of Ramp Metals Inc., (TSX-RAMP), Fathom Nickel Inc. (TSX-FNi), and Sienna Resources Inc. (TSX-SiE) located in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Infinity Stone’s Goldstone property is in the area of the Ramp Metals gold discovery announced on June 17, 2024.

Ana Laura Lopez Pineda, a Director of the Company, stated, “The exceptional initial drill results released by RAMP Metals Inc., are quite significant especially in an area of no historic gold reported previously. This exciting opportunity has presented itself and we took the opportunity to acquire ground in the area which is adjacent the Fathom Nickel Inc., CSE-FNi. Saskatchewan is one of the most mining friendly jurisdictions in the world. The Market reaction has been overwhelming fo the RAMP Metals Inc., announcement as the share price has risen from $.145 to a high of .86 this week alone on this new gold discovery. This is shaping up to one of the most exciting new gold discoveries in Canada this year.”

A qualified person is reviewing historic information and will compile the information for the company.

Houston, TX, 21st June 2024 — Queryloom LLC, a pioneering tech startup headquartered in Texas, has announced the commencement of pre-registration today for its innovative social media platform set to redefine interactive Q&A experiences.

Queryloom stands out in the realm of social media by offering users more than just standard polling and Q&A capabilities. Scheduled for a full-scale debut in August 2024, Queryloom empowers users to delve deeper into insights by allowing them to filter responses based on demographic factors and geographic locations.

“At Queryloom, we believe in going beyond surface-level responses. Our platform enables users to explore how different demographics and locations perceive and respond to the same questions,” said Diego Franchini, Chief Marketing Officer. “This feature provides invaluable perspectives and enriches the understanding of various topics.”

Key features of Queryloom include:

Advanced Insights: Users can filter responses by demographics such as age, gender, income, and geographic location, offering nuanced insights and perspectives.

Interactive Engagement: Engage in public discussions or create private groups for tailored conversations, fostering meaningful interactions and diverse viewpoints.

Evolutionary Analysis: Track changes in responses over time using the platform’s dynamic calendar feature, ensuring ongoing relevance and depth in discussions.

“Queryloom is designed to amplify voices and facilitate informed dialogue across communities and personal networks,” added Diego Franchini. “By allowing users to filter responses for deeper insights, Queryloom opens new avenues for understanding and connection.”

Pascagoula, MS, 21st June 2024 Atlantic Industrial Group (AIG) is proud to announce an alliance with UAV Corp. AIG has secured a long-term global manufacturing and development license from UAV Corp. (OTCMKTS: UMAV) (https://www.uavcorp.net), a leading innovator in large manned and unmanned aerial vehicles utilizing its proven advanced Lighter than Air semi-rigid LTA technology. This agreement was executed on June 17, 2024, by Maceo Remy, Chief Revenue Officer of Atlantic Industrial Group, and Michael Lawson, Chief Executive Officer of UAV Corp.

The initiative marks a pivotal moment, UAV and AIG provide a short-term solution to demand for large extended-flight air vehicles. Specifically possessing extensive range and maneuverability, with modular security and communication capabilities, economical operations, and rapid manufacturing characteristics. The manufacturing efforts will be initiated across multiple states, continuing in Florida and expanding to Mississippi, Massachusetts, and Oklahoma.

UAV currently produces multiple air platforms; AIG will propose to design and manufacture existing platforms utilizing UAV capabilities to meet market demand. Additionally, logistics and maintenance services are provided to platform clients. AIG will continue its model of collaboration on the use of AI to assist in design, modular technology integrations, and efficient manufacturing structures to achieve value and efficiency.

A New Era for Markets and Collaboration

The collaboration between AIG and UAV Corp is focused on modern solutions to asset security challenges in commercial shipping, logistics, and digital media communications for the entertainment industry. The initiative is expected to immediately engage domestic and international clients in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. By leveraging UAV Corp’s technology and AIG’s Artificial Intelligence-driven modular manufacturing solutions, production time and operational logistics costs will be a fraction of equivalent solutions.

Michael Lawson, CEO of UAV Corp, and Maceo Remy, CRO of AIG, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. Mr. Remy stated, “This agreement signifies an advancement in media communications and security capabilities America can offer its partners and corporations through a singular platform. Joining forces with UAV Corp continues our model to utilize and combine proven underutilized technology for highly manufacturable advanced solutions.”

Strategic Manufacturing Initiatives
The manufacturing operations will continue in Florida and extend to Mississippi and Massachusetts. Florida production will continue leveraging the state’s advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing ecosystem. Mississippi and Massachusetts will play a crucial role in manufacturing expansion and advanced component development, benefiting from the state’s workforce and university partners.

Lakewood, NJ, 21st June 2024 — Bodno, a leading provider of ID card printing solutions in the United States and Canada, is pleased to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with Seaory, a global leader in smart card technology and ID card printers. The partnership allows Bodno to be the sole distributor of Seaory’s products in the USA and Canada.

“We are thrilled to partner with Seaory,” said Jack Richter, CEO of Bodno. “This exclusive agreement underscores our commitment to delivering the best ID card printing solutions to our customers. Seaory’s innovative technology aligns perfectly with our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.”

Seaory, based in Shenzhen, China, is renowned for its cutting-edge smart card technology and ID card printers. Their products are widely recognized for their reliability, versatility, and superior performance.

“We chose Bodno as our exclusive partner because of their outstanding reputation and extensive experience in the ID card industry,” said James Chen, CEO of Seaory. “Together, we are confident that Bodno’s customers will benefit from our high-quality products and their exceptional service.”

Bodno will now offer Seaory’s full range of products, including ID card printers, consumables, and related products. Customers can explore the complete collection of Seaory printers here. This partnership is expected to provide customers with more choices and enhanced services.

These printers are especially great for educational institutions, including K-12 schools and universities, offering reliable and efficient solutions for their ID card printing needs.

Some featured products include:

Seaory S25 Card Printer
Seaory S26 Card Printer
Seaory S28 Card Printer
Seaory R300 Card Printer
Seaory R600 Card Printer

20th June 2024, Noida: WWE Heavyweight Superstar and Champion The Great Khali met with Rahul Sharma, the owner of the team Yamuna Yoddha, which plays in the UPKL league at Noida Indoor Stadium, and wished him and his team success in the upcoming league.

The Great Khali assured Rahul Sharma that he would join the team camp to boost the morale of the players and prepare them mentally to win this league.

The Great Khali mentioned that Vinay Tewatia of team Yamuna Yoddha is his favorite Kabaddi player.

Moreover, he also praised the owner of the Yamuna Yoddha team and Noida resident Rahul Sharma. He further stated that in this first season of the UPKL league, each player will plant a tree to preserve the environment. The Great Khali himself will actively participate in this campaign. He said that the plantation program would be beneficial for the Yamuna Yoddha team among sports enthusiasts and nature lovers as it would garner immense public support.

The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League will be played from July 11 to July 25 at Noida Indoor Stadium and will be broadcast live on Sony Sports T3 and DD Sports from 5 PM to 9 PM from July 11 to July 25.

Dhyan Foundation is the only Indian non-profit body to work with Border Security Forces (BSF) to rehabilitate cattle

Ashwini Guruji under whose guidance the classes delivered lectures at prestigious institutions like IIM, Bangalore, Oxford University, London etc.

Hyderabad, June 20, 2024….Dhyan Foundation, a volunteer-driven social organisation is to open a New Dhyan Center in Banjara Hills for Free Yoga Training. It will be the state-of-the-art Yoga Studio. It will be formally opened on Sunday by its volunteers.

Dhyan Foundation works for the welfare of animals, particularly the Indian sacred animal cow. It is the only organisation working with the Border Security Force (BSF) to rehabilitate cattle rescued from the Indo-Bangladesh border.

Disclosing this in a press note issued in Hyderabad, the Dhyan Foundation spokesperson said the centre which is coming up in the centre of the city at Banjara Hills is its place and can accommodate up to 200 people. It will teach every aspect of Yoga by volunteers who are students, homemakers, lawyers, journalists, doctors, and CEOs under the guidance of Ashwini Guruji of Dhyan Ashram.

Soon it will run a few special sessions of Secrets from Sanatan Kriya for eternal youth & glow and a brilliant mind, under the guidance of *Ashwini Guru ji* of Dhyan Ashram.

Ashwini Guruji is an embodiment of the gyan of the Vedas. He follows the Guru-Shishya parampara in its totality, He believes yoga is a sadhana and not a business. The foundation is committed to the cause of spreading awareness about the authentic path of yoga, as laid down by Sage Patanjali 4,500 years ago. Be it conducting lectures at various prestigious institutions like IIM, Bangalore, Oxford University, and London, authoring masterpieces on esoteric subjects (including the thesis on anti-ageing, Sanatan Kriya – The Ageless Dimension) or taking seekers from across ages on spiritual sojourns to places of importance in the Vedic culture – He has continuously enlightened us about our history.

From revealing to us the deep secrets hidden under the Earth at the Patal Bhuvaneshwari Caves, interpreting the ancient Vedic symbolism of the Rollright stones in the UK, to uncovering astounding revelations of the Sigiriya rock in Sri Lanka, Ashwini Guruji has enlightened us about the Vedic relevance of each of these places.

Formed in 2002 to share and spread the gyan of the original and pristine form of yog, Dhyan Foundation, today is a global phenomenon with centres all across the world where Sanatan Kriya (Patanjali Ashtang Yog in its original, undiluted form) sessions are conducted free of cost as per the ancient Guru-Shishya Parampara. Thousands across the globe have benefited physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually from the practice of Sanatan Kriya.

Dhyan Foundation runs several animal welfare programmes for dogs, birds, cows, monkeys and many other animals. Today, it has over 47 shelters and gaushalas and we provide aid, care, food and shelter to over 70,000 animals.

Those interested in training in Yoga free of cost may please reach out to Dhyan Foundation at Road no 10 Banjara Hills Hyderabad 500034, Google location pin https://maps.app.goo.gl/tr6BEkzMCgFvgDys5?g_st=iw. For more information, please drop in at 8465005989, 9393468680. Please visit the Dhyan Foundation website Www.dhyanfoundation.com

D C Manjunath Consul General of India gave away the awards

The Telugu People are a very strong community in the USA. 40% of Indians studying in the USA are Telugu. Telugu is the fastest-growing language in the USA. Telugu is the USA’s third most-spoken Indian language. Approximately 10 lakh Telugu People live in America.

Hyderabad, June 20, 2024……Telugu Times, a publication that has been catering to the Telugu diaspora in the USA for the past 21 years, presented the second edition of Business Excellence Awards 2024 to successful Telugu entrepreneurs in Dallas, in the United States of America.

Sri D C Manjunath Consul General of India, was the Chief Guest. He appreciated the Telugu community’s role in the US economy and the Indian economy with growing remittances to India year after year. He also appreciated Telugu Times for serving the Telugu Community.

Mr J. A Choudhary, Former Adviser – IT&C, Government of Andhra Pradesh, who was Guest of Honor recalled how several IT Professionals benefited from STPI (Software Technology Park of India) Hyderabad in his tenure and congratulated the Entrepreneurs for their success and excellence.

The Award Winners were Mr Srikanth Gaddam, CEO -of ERPA, Columbus Ohio- IT Services Category; Mr Dayakar Puskoor, CEO- Dallas Venture Capital – Venture Capital and Investment Category; Dr Yogi Chimata, Dallas Renal Group, Dallas – Hospitals and Healthcare category; Mr ANIL SUNKARA, Producer- AK Entertainments, Dallas, TX – Cinema and Entertainment; Mr BALA Indurthi – President- Sankar Netralaya, Atlanta, GA – Community Service; Ms Geetha Dammanna – CEO- Dammanna Law, Dallas, TX – Legal; Mr Ramesh Gadiraju, A2B Sweets & Restaurants, – Hospitality; Mr Kiran Pasham, President- Splash BI, Atlanta, GA – IT Products Development; Mr Vijay Borra- CEO- DFW Lands, Dallas, TX- Real Estate; Mr Maheswara KAS- CEO, KK Software Associates, Columbus OH- IT Staffing.

Giving his opening remarks, Telugu Times Editor and CEO Chennuri Venkata Subba Row, Telugu Times embarked on this initiative last year to recognize and honour business excellence of the Telugu business community and showcase their talents to the world by honouring them with awards. Telugu in the USA is a very strong community. Nearly ten lahks Telugu people live in the USA. 40 percent of Indian students in America are Telugu. Telugu is the fastest-growing language in the USA. Telugu-speaking people are the largest ethnic group in the USA. Telugu people run several restaurants and theatres. Telugu films are released in the US one day before. More Hindu temples have come up in the USA. No Indian state has as robust a relationship as two Telugu states and the US have. The strength of our relationship is our people-to-people connections, strong democracy, and shared values, so he added that we felt the need for such an initiative.

The rise in the Telugu population is attributed to the increasing representation of the Telugu diaspora in the technological field, especially after Y2K

“For the thousands of readers for whom Telugu Times has been an integral part of their Indian-American journey, ” Subba Row added.

The awards ceremony was first held in Milpitas, San Francisco in June 2023, and now for the second time it happened in Dallas, TX in June 2024.

Mr Nagendra Bandaru, Executive Board Member – WIPRO & President of Enterprise Futuring, delivered a Keynote address on Success in Technology Leadership & Future of AI, ably moderated by Mr Satish Manduva, CEO- Intelli Soft Technologies & Founder President- IT Serve Alliance.

Mr Raja Doddala, Head of Growth Equity & Investments- Churchill Asset Management spoke on VC Funding for Emerging Tech Firms & Growth Equity. The Fireside Chat was moderated by Mr Ram Nandhyala.

Plano Mayor John B. Munns, Mr Gopal Ponangi, Trustee, Frisco School District ISD, and Mr Tony Singh, Council Member – Little Elm City were present.

Mr Prasad Thotakura, Former President-TANA, Mr G Atma Charan Reddy, Former President- ATA, Mr Bapaiah Nuthi, Former President -NATS, Mr Sridhar Korsapati, Former President -NATA, Ms Neel Gonuguntla, US India Chamber of Commerce DFW and several other dignitaries of the Indian diaspora graced.

Mr Nagendra Badaru gave away Appreciation Mementos to Partners & Sponsors – Mr Suresh Manduva & Mr Satish Bandaru (TANTEX) Mr Sridhar Bendapudi (IT Bluebird), Mr Seshu Kalra (Soft Keys Inc), Mr Venkateswara Chinni (Pelican Valley), Mr Krisha Korada (APLLAZ) and others.

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