CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A new, multimillion-dollar center at the University of Virginia will bring together researchers from eight universities to ease data access. The university announced in a release Monday that the Center for Research in Intelligent Storage and Processing in Memory will be established at the School of Engineering & Applied Science. The […]
Reported by Seattle Times 36 minutes ago.
New UVa center part of $200M microelectronics initiative
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College basketball rankings: Kansas keeps moving up in the Top 25 (and 1)
After beating West Virginia, the Jayhawks are on a four-game winning streak and jumped to No. 7
Reported by CBS Sports 30 minutes ago.
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How Bob Huggins got Bill Self to dress like he does for Kansas' game vs. West Virginia
The Mountaineers' coach surprised Self with a pullover -- and Self actually wore it during the game
Reported by CBS Sports 30 minutes ago.
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Novant Health Now Available On Amazon’s Alexa
Novant Health patients can now use Amazon’s electronic personal assistant, Alexa, to find the nearest physician clinic, urgent care or medical center.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (PRWEB) January 16, 2018
Novant Health patients can now use Amazon’s electronic personal assistant, Alexa, to find the nearest physician clinic, urgent care or medical center.
Users will have an opportunity to ask Alexa to find local Novant Health locations and get details like wait times and office hours. Alexa can also outline services provided at varying locations, including walk-in appointments, flu shots and X-rays.
“At Novant Health, we are always looking for ways to make health care simpler and more convenient for our patients,” said Dave Garrett, senior vice president and chief information officer, Novant Health. “Technology is changing the way we view the world and interact with one another. We have continued to invest in emerging technology for our patients and Amazon Alexa is another example of that.”
Users will need to enable the Novant Health skill on Alexa. From there, patients can say “Alexa, ask Novant Health…” for nearby care locations, which can be filtered by:· ZIP code, city and mileage
· Location type (urgent care, medical center, primary care clinic, specialty care clinic or pharmacy)
· Name of clinic or hospital location
For more information, visit NovantHealth.org/Alexa.
About Novant Health
Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient facilities and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. Named in 2016 by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s 150 best places to work in healthcare, Novant Health network consists of more than 1,500 physicians and over 26,000 employees that provide care at over 470 locations, including 14 medical centers and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the health system serves more than 4.4 million patients annually and in 2016 provided more than $725.5 million in community benefit, including financial assistance and services. Diversity MBA has recognized the organization as one of the 50 best places for women and managers of diverse background to work and SK&A ranks Novant Health among the top 25 integrated health systems in the nation. In 2017, the magazine Hospitals & Health Networks also recognized Novant Health as one of the country’s “Most Wired Hospitals.” Novant Health provides care in Virginia under the joint operating company, Novant Health UVA Health System.
For more information, please visit our website at NovantHealth.org. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
### Reported by PRWeb 18 minutes ago.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (PRWEB) January 16, 2018
Novant Health patients can now use Amazon’s electronic personal assistant, Alexa, to find the nearest physician clinic, urgent care or medical center.
Users will have an opportunity to ask Alexa to find local Novant Health locations and get details like wait times and office hours. Alexa can also outline services provided at varying locations, including walk-in appointments, flu shots and X-rays.
“At Novant Health, we are always looking for ways to make health care simpler and more convenient for our patients,” said Dave Garrett, senior vice president and chief information officer, Novant Health. “Technology is changing the way we view the world and interact with one another. We have continued to invest in emerging technology for our patients and Amazon Alexa is another example of that.”
Users will need to enable the Novant Health skill on Alexa. From there, patients can say “Alexa, ask Novant Health…” for nearby care locations, which can be filtered by:· ZIP code, city and mileage
· Location type (urgent care, medical center, primary care clinic, specialty care clinic or pharmacy)
· Name of clinic or hospital location
For more information, visit NovantHealth.org/Alexa.
About Novant Health
Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient facilities and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. Named in 2016 by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s 150 best places to work in healthcare, Novant Health network consists of more than 1,500 physicians and over 26,000 employees that provide care at over 470 locations, including 14 medical centers and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the health system serves more than 4.4 million patients annually and in 2016 provided more than $725.5 million in community benefit, including financial assistance and services. Diversity MBA has recognized the organization as one of the 50 best places for women and managers of diverse background to work and SK&A ranks Novant Health among the top 25 integrated health systems in the nation. In 2017, the magazine Hospitals & Health Networks also recognized Novant Health as one of the country’s “Most Wired Hospitals.” Novant Health provides care in Virginia under the joint operating company, Novant Health UVA Health System.
For more information, please visit our website at NovantHealth.org. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
### Reported by PRWeb 18 minutes ago.
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Tuesday's regional sports roundup: ODU swimmer, W&M gymnast gain conference weekly awards; MLB ex-U.Va. stars to come home to Virginia Beach for program
COLLEGES:
Men’s swimming:
Old Dominion’s Ethan Apisa was named the Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association Swimmer of the Week.
In Saturday’s loss to William and Mary, Apisa broke the ODU pool record in the 1,000-yard freestyle with a first-place time of 9 minutes, 26.58 seconds, nearly 12 seconds... Reported by dailypress.com 7 hours ago.
Men’s swimming:
Old Dominion’s Ethan Apisa was named the Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association Swimmer of the Week.
In Saturday’s loss to William and Mary, Apisa broke the ODU pool record in the 1,000-yard freestyle with a first-place time of 9 minutes, 26.58 seconds, nearly 12 seconds... Reported by dailypress.com 7 hours ago.
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Mother-daughter duo fight off carjackers with hot cocoa, bag
Police in Washington's Virginia suburbs say two would-be carjackers fled from their intended victims when a splash of hot cocoa and a dash of resourcefulness entered the mix.
Reported by FOXNews.com 9 hours ago.
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West Virginia expands Medicaid drug treatment
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia health officials say Medicaid recipients are beginning to receive expanded addiction treatment following federal approval in October. The Department of Health and Human Resources says starting this week services statewide include a new screening tool to identify treatment needs and Medicaid coverage for providing methadone for opioid addiction withdrawal. […]
Reported by Seattle Times 9 hours ago.
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CPAP Store USA Opens 5 New CPAP Stores Across the Country and 45 Additional Stores Available For Franchising and Partnership
CPAP Store USA opens one of its kind award-winning sleep apnea medical supply franchise business across the country offering the latest innovative sleep aid supplies including CPAP machines and mask, BiPAP machines and masks and 4,800 other sleep aid supplies.
LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) January 16, 2018
CPAP Store USA unveiled the company's 5th award-winning sleep apnea retail store in Agoura Hills, CA. Currently operating locations for CPAP Stores include CPAP Store Las Vegas, CPAP Store Los Angeles, CPAP Store Agoura Hills and CPAP Store Dallas Forth Worth. CPAP Store USA also announced today that they are planning to accelerate the opening of 45 more new CPAP Stores across the country by the end of 2020.
On January 1, 2018, the grand opening celebration for the entire community took place at the CPAP Store Agoura Hills store located on 5160 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, California 91301. CPAP Store Agoura Hills store provides a unique array of medical sleep aid supplies to the community including CPAP and BiPAP machines and masks and other sleep aid supplies.
"Being the Spokesperson and the Brand Ambassador for CPAP Store USA for over 17 years I've been impressed to see such high quality of service in this one if it's kind business and when I heard an additional new location has opened it's doors to the public. I was beyond excited!" said Marina BerBeryan, Spokesperson and Ambassador of CPAP Store USA.
As the first wave of the Millennial Generation Y, the sleep apnea supply store is one of it's first, authorized nationwide store-front retail and is rapidly becoming one of the fastest-growing franchises in the business.
"I am delighted to hear CPAP Store USA is opening up it's 5th location in Southern California," said Marina BerBeryan. "The growing CPAP-user community is expanding and becoming a great niche for those interested in franchising, helping us to expand our reach and help those in need. Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, have become a significant health issue in the United States. It is estimated that 29.4 million American adults suffer from sleep apnea with 80 percent of the cases undiagnosed," said Berberyan.
Founded in 2001, CPAP Store USA, is the first and largest sleep-aid medical supply and online store in the United States. CPAP Store USA has become the leading online sleep supply store selling the latest innovative CPAP and BiPAP machines, CPAP masks and other sleep aid equipment directly to consumers. Today, the ResMed and Respironics authorized dealer, has announced that its flagship website, CPAPstoreUSA.com, is now the most popular website in Unites States of America, devoted solely to sleep apnea. According to Alexa.com, the global leader in web analytics, CPAP Store USA took over the #1 position at the end of December 2017.
CPAP Store USA has established itself as a leader in the $65 billion dollar industry that includes sleep aid products, the latest innovative CPAP machines, CPAP masks, BiPAP machines, BiPAP masks, humidifiers, tubes, travel machines, comfort accessories, cleaning supplies along with other 4,800 sleep related supplies and equipments. All of CPAP Store USA's products are backed up by a manufacturer warranty. Manufacturer products CPAP Store USA carries include Philips Respironics, ResMed, RespCare, Fisher & Paykel, DeVilbiss, Somnetics, Aeiomed, ProBasics, Puritan Bennett, CareFusion/Tiara Medical, CareFusion/Tiara Medical, SleepNet, Ventlab, Human Design Medical, Innomed, 3B Medical, Circadiance and more.
Each CPAP Store USA's location focuses on establishing personal relationships with customers and strives to avoid the corporate environment. Franchises are located throughout North America and they vary from single to multi-unit operations. CPAP Store USA has franchise opportunities available in every state. For more information about CPAP Store USA and the opportunity to open a franchise, please visit the website at CPAPStoreUSA.com or email Marina(at)CPAPStoreUSA(dot)com
Current CPAP Store USA Locations:
1. CPAP Store USA (National Headquarters)
3325 W Desert Inn Road, Suite 201
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102.
(800) 479-1308
http://www.CPAPStoreUSA.com
2. CPAP Store Las Vegas
3325 W Desert Inn Road, Suite 201-A
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102.
(702) 908-4852
http://www.CPAPStoreLasVegas.com
Facebook- CPAP Store Las Vegas
Yelp - CPAP Store Las Vegas
3. CPAP Store Los Angeles
1551 N. La Brea Ave, Unit A,
Los Angeles, CA., 90028
(800) 479-1308
http://www.CPAPStoreLosAngeles.com
Facebook - CPAP Store Los Angeles
Yelp- CPAP Store Los Angeles
4. CPAP Store Agoura Hills
5160 Kanan Rd
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(888) 223-1605
http://www.CPAPStoreAgouraHills.com
Facebook -CPAP Store Agoura Hills
Yelp- CPAP Store Agoura Hills
5. CPAP Store Dallas Fort Worth
5205 Davis Blvd Suite G,
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(800) 940-0327
http://www.cpapstoredfw.com
Facebook - Dallas Fort Worth Texas
Yelp - CPAP Store Dallas Fort Worth
Available CPAP Store locations for franchising or partnership include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Follow CPAP Store USA at
Facebook: @CPAPstoreUSA
Twitter: @CPAPstoreUSA
Instagram: @CPAPstoreUSA
LinkedIn: @CPAPstoreUSA
Google+: @CPAPstoreUSA
Yelp: @CPAPstoreLasVegas
Hollywood Times PR
Olga Love
HollywoodTimesPR(at)aol(dot)com Reported by PRWeb 9 hours ago.
LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) January 16, 2018
CPAP Store USA unveiled the company's 5th award-winning sleep apnea retail store in Agoura Hills, CA. Currently operating locations for CPAP Stores include CPAP Store Las Vegas, CPAP Store Los Angeles, CPAP Store Agoura Hills and CPAP Store Dallas Forth Worth. CPAP Store USA also announced today that they are planning to accelerate the opening of 45 more new CPAP Stores across the country by the end of 2020.
On January 1, 2018, the grand opening celebration for the entire community took place at the CPAP Store Agoura Hills store located on 5160 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, California 91301. CPAP Store Agoura Hills store provides a unique array of medical sleep aid supplies to the community including CPAP and BiPAP machines and masks and other sleep aid supplies.
"Being the Spokesperson and the Brand Ambassador for CPAP Store USA for over 17 years I've been impressed to see such high quality of service in this one if it's kind business and when I heard an additional new location has opened it's doors to the public. I was beyond excited!" said Marina BerBeryan, Spokesperson and Ambassador of CPAP Store USA.
As the first wave of the Millennial Generation Y, the sleep apnea supply store is one of it's first, authorized nationwide store-front retail and is rapidly becoming one of the fastest-growing franchises in the business.
"I am delighted to hear CPAP Store USA is opening up it's 5th location in Southern California," said Marina BerBeryan. "The growing CPAP-user community is expanding and becoming a great niche for those interested in franchising, helping us to expand our reach and help those in need. Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, have become a significant health issue in the United States. It is estimated that 29.4 million American adults suffer from sleep apnea with 80 percent of the cases undiagnosed," said Berberyan.
Founded in 2001, CPAP Store USA, is the first and largest sleep-aid medical supply and online store in the United States. CPAP Store USA has become the leading online sleep supply store selling the latest innovative CPAP and BiPAP machines, CPAP masks and other sleep aid equipment directly to consumers. Today, the ResMed and Respironics authorized dealer, has announced that its flagship website, CPAPstoreUSA.com, is now the most popular website in Unites States of America, devoted solely to sleep apnea. According to Alexa.com, the global leader in web analytics, CPAP Store USA took over the #1 position at the end of December 2017.
CPAP Store USA has established itself as a leader in the $65 billion dollar industry that includes sleep aid products, the latest innovative CPAP machines, CPAP masks, BiPAP machines, BiPAP masks, humidifiers, tubes, travel machines, comfort accessories, cleaning supplies along with other 4,800 sleep related supplies and equipments. All of CPAP Store USA's products are backed up by a manufacturer warranty. Manufacturer products CPAP Store USA carries include Philips Respironics, ResMed, RespCare, Fisher & Paykel, DeVilbiss, Somnetics, Aeiomed, ProBasics, Puritan Bennett, CareFusion/Tiara Medical, CareFusion/Tiara Medical, SleepNet, Ventlab, Human Design Medical, Innomed, 3B Medical, Circadiance and more.
Each CPAP Store USA's location focuses on establishing personal relationships with customers and strives to avoid the corporate environment. Franchises are located throughout North America and they vary from single to multi-unit operations. CPAP Store USA has franchise opportunities available in every state. For more information about CPAP Store USA and the opportunity to open a franchise, please visit the website at CPAPStoreUSA.com or email Marina(at)CPAPStoreUSA(dot)com
Current CPAP Store USA Locations:
1. CPAP Store USA (National Headquarters)
3325 W Desert Inn Road, Suite 201
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102.
(800) 479-1308
http://www.CPAPStoreUSA.com
2. CPAP Store Las Vegas
3325 W Desert Inn Road, Suite 201-A
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102.
(702) 908-4852
http://www.CPAPStoreLasVegas.com
Facebook- CPAP Store Las Vegas
Yelp - CPAP Store Las Vegas
3. CPAP Store Los Angeles
1551 N. La Brea Ave, Unit A,
Los Angeles, CA., 90028
(800) 479-1308
http://www.CPAPStoreLosAngeles.com
Facebook - CPAP Store Los Angeles
Yelp- CPAP Store Los Angeles
4. CPAP Store Agoura Hills
5160 Kanan Rd
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(888) 223-1605
http://www.CPAPStoreAgouraHills.com
Facebook -CPAP Store Agoura Hills
Yelp- CPAP Store Agoura Hills
5. CPAP Store Dallas Fort Worth
5205 Davis Blvd Suite G,
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(800) 940-0327
http://www.cpapstoredfw.com
Facebook - Dallas Fort Worth Texas
Yelp - CPAP Store Dallas Fort Worth
Available CPAP Store locations for franchising or partnership include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Follow CPAP Store USA at
Facebook: @CPAPstoreUSA
Twitter: @CPAPstoreUSA
Instagram: @CPAPstoreUSA
LinkedIn: @CPAPstoreUSA
Google+: @CPAPstoreUSA
Yelp: @CPAPstoreLasVegas
Hollywood Times PR
Olga Love
HollywoodTimesPR(at)aol(dot)com Reported by PRWeb 9 hours ago.
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Justice administration proposes parkland logging
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Jim Justice’s administration has proposed opening West Virginia’s state parks to logging. Legislation introduced by the Senate’s Republican and Democratic leaders at Justice’s request would authorize the Division of Natural Resources to implement “a sound silvicultural management plan.” It calls for limits not exceeding “the average of four trees per […]
Reported by Seattle Times 8 hours ago.
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Naya Rivera's Domestic Battery Charge Dismissed
Naya Rivera's off the hook for allegedly attacking her husband ... TMZ has learned. According to the Kanawha County Magistrate Court's office in West Virginia ... Rivera's domestic battery charge was dismissed Friday, January 12. …
Reported by TMZ.com 8 hours ago.
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Courts: Former CIA officer, with ties to Virginia, accused of retaining classified information
A former Central Intelligence Agency officer is accused of unlawfully retaining national defense information, according to a U.S. Department of Justice news release.
Jerry Chun Shing Lee, aka “Zhen Cheng Li,” formerly of northern Virginia, was arrested Monday night after arriving at John F. Kennedy... Reported by dailypress.com 7 hours ago.
Jerry Chun Shing Lee, aka “Zhen Cheng Li,” formerly of northern Virginia, was arrested Monday night after arriving at John F. Kennedy... Reported by dailypress.com 7 hours ago.
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Port authority's hiring plans catch senator's eye
The Port of Virginia is in line for some big state funds but one senior state senator says he’d like to know more about the money the agency already receives.
In the midst of a 90-minute, nearly questionless budget presentation to the Senate Finance Committee, Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment... Reported by dailypress.com 7 hours ago.
In the midst of a 90-minute, nearly questionless budget presentation to the Senate Finance Committee, Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment... Reported by dailypress.com 7 hours ago.
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Justice orders halt, review of state regulations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has ordered state agencies to stop issuing new regulations and review old ones to determine if they’re outmoded or excessive and should be continued, modified or repealed. He called for reviews of current regulations by Nov. 1. Justice wrote that “continuing to reduce the heavy regulatory […]
Reported by Seattle Times 8 hours ago.
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Naya Rivera's Domestic Battery Charge Has Been Dropped
Naya Rivera‘s domestic battery charge has been dropped. The charge against the 31-year-old Glee actress was dismissed by the Kanawha County Magistrate Court’s office in West Virginia as of Friday (January 12), according to TMZ. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Naya Rivera The case was reportedly dropped because her estranged husband, Ryan Dorsey, [...]
Reported by Just Jared 7 hours ago.
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Body of missing hiker found in West Virginia national park
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a 56-year-old man who’d gone hiking last week has been found in a national park in West Virginia. According to the National Park Service, search crews were sent after George Andrew Gross, from Pittsburgh, was reported missing over the weekend. He told family members he […]
Reported by Seattle Times 7 hours ago.
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Here's the newest basilica in North America
Arlington, Va., Jan 16, 2018 / 03:59 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- St. Mary Catholic Church in Alexandria, the first permanent Catholic parish in Virginia, has a new name and a new designation for the new year. It was announced Sunday that the Holy See had decreed the building to be a minor basilica, and the church will now be known as “The Basilica of Saint Mary.”
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington announced during the 8:30 a.m. Mass Jan. 14 that he had recently received a letter from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments which decreed that the building would be a minor basilica. The parishioners broke into applause at the news.
The Basilica of Saint Mary is located in Alexandria, Va., fewer than 10 miles south of Arlington.
“Within our Catholic Church, this is indeed a great news, and it’s a very thorough process,” Burbidge said. Burbidge joked that the pastor of St. Mary’s, Fr. Edward Hathaway, inquired about the process to pursue the title “about three minutes” after he was named Bishop of Arlington last year.
“We are overjoyed and humbled by the recognition of St. Mary’s as one of the major churches in the world,” said Fr. Hathaway.
The designation of the building as a basilica means that the parish “has a special relationship with the Holy See,” and Burbidge emphasized that this was a “great honor” for the church. St. Mary’s was chosen due to its importance in the community, its history as a parish, and its significance in the history of the United States.
The Basilica of Saint Mary is the 84th basilica in the United States, and the first in the Diocese of Arlington. Throughout the world there are just under 1,800 minor basilicas, and there are four major basilicas in Rome.
The parish was founded in 1795, a time when Catholicism was heavily restricted in Virginia, with Catholics barred from voting or holding public office. The first donor to the church was George Washington, who was not Catholic; though his close aide, Col. John Fitzgerald, was. The president gave the parish the equivalent of $1,200 today.
The church moved to its current location in 1810, and the current building was dedicated in 1827. The site of the original church is now the parish's cemetery.
Now that St. Mary’s has been recognized as a minor basilica, it will be outfitted with an umbraculum, a canopy of yellow and red silk; a tintinnabulum, a bell mounted on a pole which is used when the Pope visits a basilica; and the display of the papal symbol of the keys of St. Peter.
As a basilica, St. Mary's has a new seal, which includes the umbraculum and the papal keys. It has adopted the motto Omnes cum Petro ad Jesum per Mariam, or “All with Peter to Jesus through Mary.”
Three signs indicate that a church has been designated as a basilica: an ombrellino (umbrella), tintinnabulum (bell to alert the Pope’s arrival) and the display of the Papal Symbol on church furnishings. More about @stmaryoldtown, now #StMaryBasilica! https://t.co/UtGIeZWGTt pic.twitter.com/Bw6ZOWV5Ir
— Diocese of Arlington (@arlingtonchurch) January 15, 2018
Dr. Chad Pecknold, a professor of theology at the Catholic University of America and a parishioner of St. Mary’s, appeared on EWTN’s “Morning Glory” radio program on Tuesday to discuss what this means for his home parish.
According to Pecknold, the historical significance of a basilica is that it is where an emperor would sit. Nowadays, given the relative lack of emperors, the designation of a basilica is more of a symbol of a church’s connection to Rome.
“It shows our special connection to the See of St. Peter,” said Pecknold. He said the process began about a year ago, and that the Vatican moved remarkably fast in making its decision.
“It was exactly a year from the beginning of our application to the end – of a great result,” said Pecknold. “We were absolutely thrilled that the Vatican worked so quickly. I think our case was strong,” he added.
The Basilica of Saint Mary will celebrate its 220th anniversary in 2020. Reported by CNA 7 hours ago.
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington announced during the 8:30 a.m. Mass Jan. 14 that he had recently received a letter from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments which decreed that the building would be a minor basilica. The parishioners broke into applause at the news.
The Basilica of Saint Mary is located in Alexandria, Va., fewer than 10 miles south of Arlington.
“Within our Catholic Church, this is indeed a great news, and it’s a very thorough process,” Burbidge said. Burbidge joked that the pastor of St. Mary’s, Fr. Edward Hathaway, inquired about the process to pursue the title “about three minutes” after he was named Bishop of Arlington last year.
“We are overjoyed and humbled by the recognition of St. Mary’s as one of the major churches in the world,” said Fr. Hathaway.
The designation of the building as a basilica means that the parish “has a special relationship with the Holy See,” and Burbidge emphasized that this was a “great honor” for the church. St. Mary’s was chosen due to its importance in the community, its history as a parish, and its significance in the history of the United States.
The Basilica of Saint Mary is the 84th basilica in the United States, and the first in the Diocese of Arlington. Throughout the world there are just under 1,800 minor basilicas, and there are four major basilicas in Rome.
The parish was founded in 1795, a time when Catholicism was heavily restricted in Virginia, with Catholics barred from voting or holding public office. The first donor to the church was George Washington, who was not Catholic; though his close aide, Col. John Fitzgerald, was. The president gave the parish the equivalent of $1,200 today.
The church moved to its current location in 1810, and the current building was dedicated in 1827. The site of the original church is now the parish's cemetery.
Now that St. Mary’s has been recognized as a minor basilica, it will be outfitted with an umbraculum, a canopy of yellow and red silk; a tintinnabulum, a bell mounted on a pole which is used when the Pope visits a basilica; and the display of the papal symbol of the keys of St. Peter.
As a basilica, St. Mary's has a new seal, which includes the umbraculum and the papal keys. It has adopted the motto Omnes cum Petro ad Jesum per Mariam, or “All with Peter to Jesus through Mary.”
Three signs indicate that a church has been designated as a basilica: an ombrellino (umbrella), tintinnabulum (bell to alert the Pope’s arrival) and the display of the Papal Symbol on church furnishings. More about @stmaryoldtown, now #StMaryBasilica! https://t.co/UtGIeZWGTt pic.twitter.com/Bw6ZOWV5Ir
— Diocese of Arlington (@arlingtonchurch) January 15, 2018
Dr. Chad Pecknold, a professor of theology at the Catholic University of America and a parishioner of St. Mary’s, appeared on EWTN’s “Morning Glory” radio program on Tuesday to discuss what this means for his home parish.
According to Pecknold, the historical significance of a basilica is that it is where an emperor would sit. Nowadays, given the relative lack of emperors, the designation of a basilica is more of a symbol of a church’s connection to Rome.
“It shows our special connection to the See of St. Peter,” said Pecknold. He said the process began about a year ago, and that the Vatican moved remarkably fast in making its decision.
“It was exactly a year from the beginning of our application to the end – of a great result,” said Pecknold. “We were absolutely thrilled that the Vatican worked so quickly. I think our case was strong,” he added.
The Basilica of Saint Mary will celebrate its 220th anniversary in 2020. Reported by CNA 7 hours ago.
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New York Attorney General Leads Filing of Multi-State Lawsuit to Block Rollback of Net Neutrality
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman this afternoon announced that he and 22 other Attorneys General have teamed up to file a lawsuit aiming to stop the Federal Communications Commission's planned rollback of net neutrality.
The multi-state lawsuit [PDF] asks the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to review the FCC's repeal order, calling it arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion that violates federal law.
"An open internet - and the free exchange of ideas it allows - is critical to our democratic process," Schneiderman said in a statement on his website. "The repeal of net neutrality would turn internet service providers into gatekeepers - allowing them to put profits over consumers while controlling what we see, what we do, and what we say online. This would be a disaster for New York consumers and businesses, and for everyone who cares about a free and open internet."
The FCC has not filed its new rules with the Federal Register, so the repeal is not yet final, but the lawsuit has been filed out of "an abundance of caution" and to "preserve the right to be included in the judicial lottery procedure." It's essentially the states' way of establishing the first step towards a full challenge of the FCC's decision.
#BREAKING: I’m leading 22 AGs and filing suit today to stop the @FCC’s illegal rollback of #netneutrality.
We can’t stand by and watch one of the greatest tools for democracy ever created be turned into a private playground for the rich and powerful. https://t.co/BUXSVVVMcs pic.twitter.com/xDTbE1uIrM
— Eric Schneiderman (@AGSchneiderman) January 16, 2018The lawsuit is backed by Attorneys General of New York, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia.
In related net neutrality news, 50 senators have now endorsed a legislative measure to override the FCC's net neutrality repeal, reports The Washington Post. With one additional Republican vote, a Senate resolution of disapproval will be able to be passed, but it will still need to make it to the House and be signed by President Trump.
Note: Due to the political nature of the discussion regarding this topic, the discussion thread is located in our Politics, Religion, Social Issues forum. All forum members and site visitors are welcome to read and follow the thread, but posting is limited to forum members with at least 100 posts.Tags: net neutrality, FCC
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The multi-state lawsuit [PDF] asks the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to review the FCC's repeal order, calling it arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion that violates federal law.
"An open internet - and the free exchange of ideas it allows - is critical to our democratic process," Schneiderman said in a statement on his website. "The repeal of net neutrality would turn internet service providers into gatekeepers - allowing them to put profits over consumers while controlling what we see, what we do, and what we say online. This would be a disaster for New York consumers and businesses, and for everyone who cares about a free and open internet."
The FCC has not filed its new rules with the Federal Register, so the repeal is not yet final, but the lawsuit has been filed out of "an abundance of caution" and to "preserve the right to be included in the judicial lottery procedure." It's essentially the states' way of establishing the first step towards a full challenge of the FCC's decision.
#BREAKING: I’m leading 22 AGs and filing suit today to stop the @FCC’s illegal rollback of #netneutrality.
We can’t stand by and watch one of the greatest tools for democracy ever created be turned into a private playground for the rich and powerful. https://t.co/BUXSVVVMcs pic.twitter.com/xDTbE1uIrM
— Eric Schneiderman (@AGSchneiderman) January 16, 2018The lawsuit is backed by Attorneys General of New York, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia.
In related net neutrality news, 50 senators have now endorsed a legislative measure to override the FCC's net neutrality repeal, reports The Washington Post. With one additional Republican vote, a Senate resolution of disapproval will be able to be passed, but it will still need to make it to the House and be signed by President Trump.
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Proposals seek to end gerrymandering in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An assortment of bills to revise standards for drawing Virginia’s electoral districts could be the beginning of the end for gerrymandering in the commonwealth, according to redistricting reform proponents. Gerrymandering, the practice of politicians redrawing electoral districts to gain an advantage, has drawn attention and disdain in recent years. North Carolina’s […]
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Trump issues statement promoting religious liberty
Washington D.C., Jan 16, 2018 / 04:15 pm (CNA).- US President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 16, 2018, as “religious freedom day.” This date was chosen as it is the 223rd anniversary of Virginia’s enactment of the Statute for Religious Freedom.
In his proclamation, Trump said that “Faith is embedded in the history, spirit, and soul of our Nation,” and that the day was intended to celebrate the religious diversity in America. Trump spoke of how the nation's forefathers came to what is now the US “seeking refuge from religious persecution” and believing that “freedom is not a gift from the government, but a sacred right from Almighty God.”
He noted that in 1786, Thomas Jefferson wrote the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, which said that “all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.” This bill would inspire the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights.
Trump touched on his efforts to preserve religious freedom in the United States, and said that it was “unfortunate” that past policies had infringed on this right. The president said that he attempted to address this issue with an executive order early in his presidency, and that “No American – whether a nun, nurse, baker, or business owner – should be forced to choose between the tenets of faith or adherence to the law.”
The president said that the United States is the “paramount champion” for religious freedom worldwide, and that the U.S. will keep fighting against extremism, acts of terror, and violence against people due to their religious beliefs.
He condemned the “genocide waged by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria” against religious minorities in the region, such as the Yazidi, Christians, and Shia Muslims. Additionally, Trump said that “we will be undeterred” in efforts to put into place policies that promote religious freedom worldwide and to ensure that people are not persecuted for their beliefs.
“Faith breathes life and hope into our world. We must diligently guard, preserve, and cherish this unalienable right,” said Trump. Reported by CNA 7 hours ago.
In his proclamation, Trump said that “Faith is embedded in the history, spirit, and soul of our Nation,” and that the day was intended to celebrate the religious diversity in America. Trump spoke of how the nation's forefathers came to what is now the US “seeking refuge from religious persecution” and believing that “freedom is not a gift from the government, but a sacred right from Almighty God.”
He noted that in 1786, Thomas Jefferson wrote the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, which said that “all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.” This bill would inspire the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights.
Trump touched on his efforts to preserve religious freedom in the United States, and said that it was “unfortunate” that past policies had infringed on this right. The president said that he attempted to address this issue with an executive order early in his presidency, and that “No American – whether a nun, nurse, baker, or business owner – should be forced to choose between the tenets of faith or adherence to the law.”
The president said that the United States is the “paramount champion” for religious freedom worldwide, and that the U.S. will keep fighting against extremism, acts of terror, and violence against people due to their religious beliefs.
He condemned the “genocide waged by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria” against religious minorities in the region, such as the Yazidi, Christians, and Shia Muslims. Additionally, Trump said that “we will be undeterred” in efforts to put into place policies that promote religious freedom worldwide and to ensure that people are not persecuted for their beliefs.
“Faith breathes life and hope into our world. We must diligently guard, preserve, and cherish this unalienable right,” said Trump. Reported by CNA 7 hours ago.
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Google will construct three new undersea cables in 2019
Can't get enough Google? You're in luck.
The company, a division of Alphabet Inc., has announced that it will expand its Cloud services to five new regions, and build three new submarine cables to service its capacity needs.
SEE ALSO: Google wants your phone screen to double as a speaker
Google's Cloud platform is already up and running in thirteen regions including Tokyo, Taiwan, Mumbai, Singapore, Sydney, London, Belgium, Frankfurt, Sao Paulo, Oregon, Iowa, Northern Virginia, and South Carolina. The company estimates that its network currently accounts for 25% of all internet traffic.
The platform will expand to Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Montreal, the Netherlands, and Finland. This means companies in these regions who leverage Google's Cloud Platform for their server capacity in these regions will experience higher performance and fewer service disruptions. Read more...
More about Google, Internet, Cloud, Cable, and Undersea Reported by Mashable 7 hours ago.
The company, a division of Alphabet Inc., has announced that it will expand its Cloud services to five new regions, and build three new submarine cables to service its capacity needs.
SEE ALSO: Google wants your phone screen to double as a speaker
Google's Cloud platform is already up and running in thirteen regions including Tokyo, Taiwan, Mumbai, Singapore, Sydney, London, Belgium, Frankfurt, Sao Paulo, Oregon, Iowa, Northern Virginia, and South Carolina. The company estimates that its network currently accounts for 25% of all internet traffic.
The platform will expand to Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Montreal, the Netherlands, and Finland. This means companies in these regions who leverage Google's Cloud Platform for their server capacity in these regions will experience higher performance and fewer service disruptions. Read more...
More about Google, Internet, Cloud, Cable, and Undersea Reported by Mashable 7 hours ago.
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