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In 1843 London, author Charles Dickens finds himself in financial trouble after writing three unsuccessful novels in a row.

DOE selects W&M physicists to solve critical component of quantum computing

College of William and Mary issued the following announcement on Dec. 17The computers and sensors of the future are being engineered one atom at a time.

A Father of HeartMate 3 Wants A Bigger Family

Spend a little time with Kevin Bourque and the family resemblances clearly start to come through.

Popular Winter Markets Return in January

Back for the second year, four markets are scheduled for the New Year

U.S House of Representatives Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Bill

American Seed Trade Association issued the following announcement on Dec. 9On December 8, by a partisan vote of 364 to 60, the U.S.

Congress delays Medicare pay cuts, AOA preps for 2022 fight

Tens of thousands of AOA doctors and other advocates spoke out against the nearly 10% pay cuts looming on Jan. 1, prompting Congress to delay most cuts later into 2022-2023.

2021: From online to on-the-ground and in-person

We are incredibly thankful 2021 is finishing differently from how it began. In the past three months, more than a dozen industry trade shows have taken place in the United States and around the world.

Dan Pearson’s two-pronged take on trade deals

AFP Action issued the following announcement on Dec. 15In a pair of new op-eds, Dan Pearson, trade policy fellow at Americans for Prosperity, renewed steel tariffs and a U.S.

AECOM announces leadership appointments for its Environment business across its Americas’ regions

AECOM Technology Corporation issued the following announcement on Dec. 15 AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced the appointment of three key leadership roles for its Environment business across its Americas’ regions.

AECOM to develop first phase of innovative Humber Zero carbon capture project

AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it is leading the effort to obtain the consents and permits for the Humber Zero project, which will contribute to the decarbonization of critical industry in the Humber region of Northern England, United Kingdom.

The Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency Modifies Planting, Haying and Grazing Rules

The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is changing haying and grazing requirements for cover crops by making permanent a modification that was offered to producers in July.

ACOE accreditation: Ensuring optometric degree programs make the grade

American Optometric Association issued the following announcement on Dec. 9The ACOE serves both by applying rigor to the process of accreditation.

Protecting an OT vs. IT Network: Performance Differences

There are significant differences in the equipment connected to an OT (shop floor) network than to an IT (office) network.

Americans for Prosperity Foundation Files Complaint Against the Federal Trade Commission for Records Regarding Decision to Discard the Consumer Welfare Standard

AFP Action issued the following announcement on Dec. 9Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF), a national nonprofit that educates Americans about the benefits of a free and open society, filed a complaint against the U.S.

Muscarelle director unveils details of museum expansion

David Brashear, director of the Muscarelle Museum of Art at William & Mary, will present design details and project dates for the facility’s expansion and renovation as The Martha Wren Briggs Center for the Visual Arts during an information session at the museum next week.

Ferrum's Caldwell to Play in D3 Senior Classic

Ferrum College football senior Christian Caldwell has been invited to compete in the 2021 FAF D3 Senior Classic, presented by FreeAgentFootball.com. The game will be played Saturday, December 4, in New York.

Christmas Open House on December 5

Halifax County Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.The annual Christmas Open House at Red Hill will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 2 pm to 4 pm.

The Medicare fee schedules may be an annual event, but in reality, it’s a year-round endeavor.

Everyone has annual traditions. For the ACR Commission on Economics, one of those November traditions is the end of CMS’ rulemaking cycle — culminating in the release of the Medicare fee schedules.

Introducing SkySlope: VAR’s New All-in-One Transaction Management System

Virginia Association of Realtors issued the following announcement on Dec. 3On January 1, 2022, NAR will stop offering free membership to zipForm as a member benefit.

First tranche of affordable housing funding to become available for interested nonprofits and other entities