Category Archives: World
Amazon, wrestling with counterfeits, seeks to crack down
by JOSEPH PISANI, AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Carhartt hoodie that Laura Serghe bought two years ago looked phony. And then, what was supposed to be an Eastpak backpack, arrived recently with messy stitching and a label inside that peeled off easily. Read more » »
New Hampshire Magazine – The Gold Standard: Discovering a NH Connection to a Rock Classic
In this article for New Hampshire Magazine, B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin recalls his memorable introduction to rock ‘n roll via the classic song „Rock Around the Clock. Read more » »
Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame to add 6 members
Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame to add 6 members Press of Atlantic CityThe Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame will induct six new members next month. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Rejects Biased U.N. Human Rights Council Report on 2018 Gaza Violence
(Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2019)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »
Military spent about $8M on transgender care since 2016
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Lindsey Muller served in the Army as a man for nearly a decade before telling her commanders in 2014 that she identified as a woman and would resign because military policy barred transgender personnel. Her superiors, citing her outstanding performance, persuaded the decorated attack helicopter pilot to stay. Read more » »
New Hampshire gives initial approval to recreational pot
by MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire House has given preliminary approval to a bill that would legalize the sale and possession of recreational marijuana. Read more » »
AROUND TOWN: This week’s top real estate events
TOM KROLPinnacle AwardsFe. 28: Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater New York holds its annual Pinnacle Awards at Pier Sixty from 5.30 to 10 p.m. Winners move onto the national TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) competition. Donnelly Mechanical’s Thomas Krol is the 2019 Dinner Chair. Read more » »
Marshalls to launch online shopping
BALTIMORE (WBFF) – Marshalls is venturing into online shopping. The retail store is known for its brick-and-mortar shopping experience, offering unexpected finds and deep discounts. But its parent company, TJX Cos. Inc. (which also runs T.J. Maxx), is planning to start an ecommerce website, according to Bloomberg and Business Insider. Read more » »
Rena Anstandig wanted to find ‘best in people’
Jennifer Chambers The Detroit News Published 6: 55 PM EST Feb 27, 2019 Open-minded, engaging, warm and a lifelong learner — that is how family remembered Rena Anstandig of West Bloomfield and Traverse City. Mrs. Anstandig died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at 93. Read more » »
Jewish youth organization nabs $25 million gift to help empower young women
(RNS) — A global Jewish youth organization has received one of the largest single gifts in recent Jewish organizational history — $25 million to help support women in their young adult lives. Read more » »
