Top digital competition selects STEM City Metaverse & High-Tech Sunday Podcast as W3 Award Winners

Oct 7, 2022 | Books, Business

The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts has selected two Career Communications Group (CCG) products for the 2022 w3 Awards.

BALTIMORE – Oct. 4, 2022 – PRLog — The w3 Awards honor creative excellence and recognizes people behind award-winning sites, marketing programs, social content, mobile site/apps and online video.

Having just finished its seventeenth season, the w3 Awards received over 3,000 entries from advertising agencies, PR Firms, digital agencies, In-house creative professionals, web designers, and graphic designers.

The w3 is sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), an invitation only body consisting of professionals from media, interactive, advertising, and marketing firms. AIVA members include executives from Comcast, Disney, Microsoft, Wired, and many others.

In determining winners, entries are judged on a standard of excellence as determined by the AIVA, according to the category entered. Entries are scored on a 100-point scale by the judges. Less than 10% of all entries will be selected as Gold Winners.

The w3 Awards honor outstanding Websites, Marketing, Video, Mobile, Social, and Podcasts created by some of the best digital content creators across the industry.

STEM City USA came in second place in the General Websites-Community for Websites category and will receive a gold award. High-Tech Sunday, ranked in third place in the General Series-Technology for Podcast category, will receive a silver award.

CCG’s award-wining metaverse, STEM City USA and High-Tech Sunday launched with little fanfare during the pandemic and the great racial reckoning in the United States.

Founded and powered by Career Communications Group, STEM City USA provides content surrounding education, training, and infotainment. Content is distributed through different communities within STEM City USA. They include the STEM City Public School, STEM City Health and Technutrition, The STEMulating Lounge, The Hall of Fame, The Tribute Hall,  STEM City Career Center, STEM City Seminars, STEM City Auditoriums, and High-Tech Sunday.

The High-Tech Sunday Podcast looks at professional development in technology through the lens of spiritual philosophies. In a time when digital information is critical more than ever, this weekly program is produced by and for CCG’s community of alumni and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, thought leaders, and aspiring students, to bring a concentrated discussion around technological advancements and achievements based on universal moral principles.

About STEM City USA (SCU)

STEM City USA (SCU) combines the physical and digital worlds by creating unique digital in the moments (DIM). These DIMs are designed with rich content that delivers an immersive experience where all lives intersect and blend into a diverse digital community. Founded and powered by Career Communications Group (CCG), STEM City USA builds on the successful best practices and proven content of the Black Engineer of the Year and Women of Color in Technology conferences, both of which operate in digital twin environments. www.stemcityusa.com

About Career Communications Group, Inc. (CCG)

Career Communications Group, Inc. (CCG) publications target students actively pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. CCG publications promote STEM as an integral part of global competitiveness and America’s advancement. Therefore, CCG magazines aim to reach, engage, and retain diverse readers by exposing them to job horizons, professional life, and forward-thinking role models. For more information on CCG, please visit www.ccgmag.com.

WebAward Competition First Award Program to Provide NFTs for Winners

Sep 27, 2022 | Business

 Web Marketing Association is releasing a collection of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to commemorate achievement of winning recognition in the annual WebAward program. The WebAwards are the first marking award program to offer NFTs to its winners. The NFTs are available beginning September 30, 2022 at https://opensea.io/collection/webawards.

“As Web3 continues to advance, the Web Marketing Association thought it would be important to recognize this evolution by offering NFTs to commemorate the achievement of winning a WebAward,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Winning a WebAward is a great way to be recognized for all the hard work that goes into an ‘award-winning’ website. Now the winner’s achievement will also live on the blockchain.”

Web Marketing Association has minted 10 NFTs for each winning entry. One of these NFTs was made available free of charge to the winners who submit a valid Ethereum NFT wallet address. The other NFTs will be available for sale on OpenSea.io and Coinbase.com for .015 ETH (about $20USD) beginning September 30.

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) are digital assets traded over the internet that represents real-world objects, in this case, recognition for outstanding website development. NFTs are popular today because they offer a unique way to collect digital assets.

NFTs were created for all of the 26th annual WebAward winners. In addition, the top awards offered each year: Best of Show, Top Agency and Outstanding Website Developer – since 2010, had NFTs minted for their achievement as well.

Current WebAward NFTs available, include:

· Best of Industry – 2022

· Outstanding Website – 2022

· Standard of Excellence – 2022

· Best of Show – 2010-2022

· Top Agency – 2010-2022

· Outstanding Website Developer – 2010-2022

“NFTs are an exciting part of the evolution of the Internet and allow individual contributors to have a digital reminder of the achievement of their ‘award-winning’ hard work,” said Rice. “Overtime, we hope these NFTs will appreciate in value and reward those who get in early. We expect other award programs to copy our lead and offer NFTs to their winners in the future.”

WebAward winners will continue to receive a beautiful statue with the iconic W in a flame motif to recognize their achievement. They also receive a listing on their coveted website at www.WebAward.org which features a screenshot and link to their site along with a listing of those individuals who contributed to the award-winning website. This page helps in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and link building credibility from their highly-rated site.

About the WebAward Competition

The WebAwards are the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criterias of a successful website. Now in its 26th year, this esteemed award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals in 86 industries all over the world who create and maintain outstanding websites. A complete list of past winners can be found at www.webaward.org.

About the Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association is working to create a high standard of excellence for Website development and marketing on the internet. Staffed by volunteers, it is made up of internet marketing, advertising, PR and design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of website development and marketing on the internet. Since 1997, the Web Marketing Association’s annual WebAward, Internet Advertising Competition and MobileWebAward award programs have been helping interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world. Now in its 26th year, the WebAward Competition is the premier award event for web developers and marketers worldwide.

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Hong Kong – Inter-School Law Quiz Competition cultivates law-abiding spirit in new generation (with photos)

Jun 27, 2022 | International

Inter-School Law Quiz Competition cultivates law-abiding spirit in new generation (with photos)

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     The Grand Final of the Inter-School Law Quiz Competition for primary school students, organised by the Department of Justice (DoJ) and supported by the Education Bureau, was successfully held today (June 27) at the M+ museum. Five teams from different primary schools got into the Grand Final to compete with their knowledge and understanding of the Constitution, the Basic Law, the rule of law and Hong Kong’s legal system. The competition was one of the rule of law education events under the DoJ’s Vision 2030 for Rule of Law initiative, and is also one of the celebratory events for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

      

     Addressing the event, the Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC, praised the outstanding performance of the students, and expressed her pride and full confidence in the younger generation. Ms Cheng said, “I hope that all of you will keep your passion and put in effort to study, contributing to society with the spirit of the rule of law.”



     ​Students joining the competition have studied on their own the reference materials provided by the DoJ to grasp a better understanding of the rule of law, which in turn consolidated their law-abiding awareness. Competition was very keen in the Grand Final, in particular during the buzzer round, in which fully prepared students were eager for a chance to answer questions, demonstrating what they have learned and their knowledge on the subject.

      

     The champion prize went to Ying Wa Primary School, the second runner-up was Fuk Wing Street Government Primary School, and the third runner-up was Yuen Long Public Middle School Alumni Association Tang Ying Yip Primary School. Po Leung Kuk Luk Hing Too Primary School and Po Leung Kuk Hong Kong Taoist Association Yuen Yuen Primary School both won merit prizes. Leung Kui Kau Lutheran Primary School captured the best participation prize.

        

     The Law Quiz Competition Series, aiming to enhance students’ law-abiding awareness and cultivate their law-abiding spirit, comprised two parts. Part I was the Online Law Quiz Game, which successfully concluded in November 2021, with a total participation of nearly 2 000 primary school students. Part II of the series, the Inter-School Law Quiz Competition, also received an enthusiastic response, with 42 teams from 39 schools participating.

      

     The DoJ has organised a number of activities for primary and secondary school students under the Vision 2030 for Rule of Law initiative. Other events include “Rule of Law through Drama” touring performances for schools, school talks, Rule of Law Journey and the “Key to the Future” Short Video Competition. The DoJ will continue to roll out different activities for schools and students to put into practice the department’s motto “Rule of Law and Justice for All”.

      

     For more details of the competition and to revisit the Grand Final, please visit the dedicated website for the Law Quiz Competition Series (www.lawquizcompetition.hk).

Canada – Competition Bureau preserves competition in sale of crop inputs in Lipton, Saskatchewan

Jan 31, 2022 | International

The Competition Bureau has approved ProSoils Inc. as the buyer of Blair’s Family of Companies’ retail crop input facility in Lipton, Saskatchewan. This transaction closed on January 28, 2022. In July 2021, the Bureau, Blair’s and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) reached an agreement that required the companies to sell the Blair’s Lipton facility, as well as two nearby anhydrous ammonia facilities, to resolve competition issues related to their proposed joint venture.

January 28, 2022 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

The Competition Bureau has approved ProSoils Inc. as the buyer of Blair’s Family of Companies’ retail crop input facility in Lipton, Saskatchewan. This transaction closed on January 28, 2022. In July 2021, the Bureau, Blair’s and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) reached an agreement that required the companies to sell the Blair’s Lipton facility, as well as two nearby anhydrous ammonia facilities, to resolve competition issues related to their proposed joint venture.

The Bureau concluded that the proposed joint venture would likely substantially lessen competition in the retailing of crop inputs (such as fertilizer, crop protection products and seeds). As a result, local growers were likely to face  higher prices and lower service quality.

Selling the Lipton facility eliminates the competitive harm likely to result from the proposed transaction.

The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses. Competition drives lower prices and innovation while fueling economic growth.

Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between Competition Commission of India and Competition Commission of Mauritius

Dec 23, 2021 | Business


The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Competition Commission of India (CCI) and Competition Commission of Mauritius (CCM) for promotion and strengthening of co-operation in competition law and policy.


Implementation Strategy and Targets


The MoU aims to promote and strengthen cooperation in matters of competition law and policy through exchange of information, sharing of best practices and capacity building initiatives. It is intended to promote mutual co-operation in the areas of technical co-operation, experience sharing and enforcement co-operation. The resultant outcomes would benefit consumers at large and promote equity and inclusiveness.  


Impact:


The MoU between CCI and CCM is expected to:


(a)     Address anticompetitive restraints that affect international trade;


(b)      Improve enforcement of the Competition Act, 2002 by CCI;


(c)      Promote understanding of competition policy;


(d)      Capacity building;


(e)      Bring diplomatic benefits;


Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Competition Commission of India on the Indian side and Competition Commission of Mauritius on the other side would be major beneficiaries in this Memorandum of Understanding.


Background:


Section 18 of the Competition Act, 2002 permits CCI to enter into any memorandum or arrangement with any agency of any foreign country for the purpose of discharging its duties or performing its functions under the Act.


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