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AlwaysBeSmile Releases Debut Studio Album "The World of ABS" Worldwide
Independent artist, record producer, and author AlwaysBeSmile (MD Abdul Ahad Shanto) has officially released his debut 7-track studio album, "The World of ABS." The project blends traditional South Asian folk melodies with modern electronic trap, heavy Brazilian phonk, ambient lofi, and acoustic folk-rock. Designed to bridge cultural soundscapes, the multi-genre album highlights his signature production style, combining acoustic instrumentation with global electronic beats. - September 19, 2026 - AlwaysBeSmile
AlwaysBeSmile Amplifies Electronic Soundscapes with Powerful Brazilian Phonk Single "Trava o Olhar"
Independent producer AlwaysBeSmile releases his latest Brazilian Phonk track, "Trava o Olhar." Blending deep subterranean bass, dark atmospheric synths, and rhythmic Portuguese vocals, the single constructs a high-voltage club environment centered on intense sensory focus. Designed for night drives, workouts, and high-energy electronic playlists, the release highlights the artist's continued evolution within underground electronic music and independent digital music production. - September 19, 2026 - AlwaysBeSmile
Bangladeshi Musician AlwaysBeSmile Releases New Lofi Single, "Ojonhin"
Independent Bangladeshi musician and author AlwaysBeSmile has released his new ambient lofi single, "Ojonhin" (Weightless). Blending soft atmospheric textures, gentle lofi beats, and reflective lyrics, the track explores themes of emotional release and inner tranquility, capturing the quiet calm of early morning hours. - September 19, 2026 - AlwaysBeSmile
A Sleeping Mountain Sings: JJ Scheinwynn Launches “Big Heart, Gentle Feet,” a Sweeping Children’s Ballad of Courage, Kindness, and a Mountain That Finds Its Voice
Children’s author and songwriter JJ Scheinwynn launches “Big Heart, Gentle Feet,” a sweeping original song and animated music video inspired by The Elephant Who Held the World. The teacher-led ballad follows a mountain-sized elephant who learns that true strength can move gently, inviting children and families to sing a new promise of courage, empathy, and belonging. - September 19, 2026 - United Colors of Tomorrow
Launchpad Begins New Initiative to Advance Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Opportunity in St. Petersburg
Launchpad, a new St. Petersburg initiative focused on entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, is addressing one of the most difficult challenges facing aspiring entrepreneurs: turning a promising idea into a viable business. - September 18, 2026 - CodeBoxx Foundation
CommLab India Ranks #2 Among Top Employee Onboarding Content Providers
CommLab India ranks #2 among top employee onboarding content providers, recognized for scalable, role-based learning solutions for global enterprises. - September 18, 2026 - CommLab India
Rhonda Phillips Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa Board of Trustees
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, has elected Rhonda Phillips, Ph.D., FAICP, to its Board of Trustees. Phillips currently serves as president of St. Mary's College of Maryland, having previously led Chatham University and founded the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University. A Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners and a three-time Fulbright recipient, she brings decades of academic leadership experience to the national board. - September 18, 2026 - Omicron Delta Kappa
eRacks Ships Benchmarked Dual Intel Arc Pro B70 AI Servers with Turnkey AI Provisioning
Measured on the company's own bench: 54 tokens per second on Qwen3-14B, 26 on Qwen3.6-27B from a single card - and the provisioning behind those numbers is a standard eRacks offering, with a private RAG stack option and included on flagship orders. - September 18, 2026 - eRacks Open Source Systems
YOBY Introduces a New Approach to Financial Literacy for Families and Schools
YOBY is a European educational platform that helps families and schools develop healthy financial habits through play. Designed with children's safety and GDPR compliance at its core, the platform transforms financial literacy into a collaborative adventure accessible to everyone. - September 17, 2026 - YOBY
Bride-to-be Steals the Show at a Billy Joel Tribute, Crowd Goes Wild
What started out as a celebratory night on the town turned into a viral moment at 118 North, when Philly Joel, Philadelphia's Billy Joel tribute band, invited a newly-engaged bride-to-be on stage to sing in front of a packed house. - September 15, 2026 - Philly Joel
The President of MyOutdoorJoy, James Smith, Has Been Appointed to Charlotte -Mecklenburg County's Parks and Recreation Commission
James Smith, President of MyOutdoortJoy, has been appointed to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Park and Recreation Commission to serve as the representative for the North Mecklenburg region. The Park and Recreation Commission (PRC) is an advisory board that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and staff on recreation programming, budget, land acquisition, and long-range planning. - September 15, 2026 - MyOutdoorJoy
Hard Drive Prices Up 40 to 90 Percent Since March: eRacks Publishes Its Own Six-Month Tracking
The open-source server maker released the per-terabyte street prices it tracks daily to quote storage systems, showing enterprise and NAS drives 40 to 90 percent more expensive than in March, and what that changes for anyone sizing storage now. - September 14, 2026 - eRacks Open Source Systems
Givebacks Expands Platform to Help National Nonprofits Navigate New IRS Group Exemption Requirements
Building on its experience supporting thousands of PTAs, PTOs, booster clubs, and other volunteer-led organizations, Givebacks is expanding its platform to help larger chapter networks meet the new demands of IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-8. - September 12, 2026 - Givebacks
Returning Stronger Launches Specialized Coaching for Early-Returned LDS Missionaries and Their Families
Returning Stronger Coaching LLC launches to provide personalized life coaching and peer mentoring for returned LDS missionaries and their families — including those who came home early. Founded by Jon Larsen, LMFT, the practice offers faith-sensitive, goal-focused coaching via virtual sessions nationwide. - September 11, 2026 - Returning Stronger Coaching LLC
"Courage of the Spirit II" Now Released by Norbert Weinberg
Eight decades after his liberation from the Nazis and the Soviets, the account of Rabbi Dr. William Weinberg imprisonments and escapes has been reissued in a new, expanded edition. - September 09, 2026 - Norbert Weinberg
Are You Experiencing Sudden Unexplained Neurological Symptoms? New Survey Wants to Hear from You.
Take the Civilian Count Survey today if you are experiencing unexplained pain, abnormal neurological symptoms, cognitive changes, or unusual sensory disturbances. This national initiative, led by Direct Energy Weapons Agency, Inc. (DEWA), is documenting civilian-reported experiences to help inform public-health leaders, researchers, and policymakers. Your participation can help ensure that civilians experiencing these symptoms are counted, documented, and included in future research. - September 09, 2026 - Direct Energy Weapons Agency, Inc.
Louisburg College Announces Exclusive Partnership with Pepsi Bottling Ventures
Multi-year agreement brings new scholarship funding and campus investment to Louisburg students. - September 04, 2026 - Louisburg College
100 Mile Club® Names Joseph Nakamura Executive Director
A 16-year veteran of the nonprofit and a silver-buckle ultrarunner, Nakamura brings two decades of fitness leadership and a lifelong commitment to helping kids move, grow, and thrive. - September 04, 2026 - 100 Mile Club
Optima Announces Strategic Partnership with Arthur to Advance Immersive and AI-Powered Learning
Optima announces a strategic partnership with Arthur to advance its immersive, AI-powered learning vision. - September 03, 2026 - Optima
The Irish Store Reports Growing Interest in Personalised Gifts as Consumers Prepare for the Gifting Season
As consumers increasingly seek meaningful and lasting gifts, personalised products continue to grow in popularity ahead of the festive gifting season. The Irish Store's collection of personalised Irish gifts reflects demand for items that combine craftsmanship, heritage, and individual storytelling, with options ranging from Ogham name pieces to family crest keepsakes and engraved crystal gifts. - September 01, 2026 - The Irish Store
Stephen Gaynor School Announces New Early Childhood Center in Brooklyn
Expansion will bring more than 60 years of specialized expertise in language-based learning differences and early intervention to Brooklyn families - August 31, 2026 - Stephen Gaynor School
Rochester Board of REALTIST® Brings "Democracy in Housing" to Rochester
Local NAREB board unites housing professionals, community organizations and financial partners to expand sustainable homeownership and generational wealth. - August 31, 2026 - Rochester Board of Realtist
Independent Author AlwaysBeSmile Releases New Single, "Monthor"
Independent author and music producer AlwaysBeSmile (MD Abdul Ahad Shanto) has announced the official release of his new Bengali folk-electronic single, "Monthor." Blending ambient textures with reflective storytelling, the track explores themes of inner peace, solitude, and rainy mornings. Following his published literary works, AlwaysBeSmile continues to bridge written narrative and musical composition, offering audiences a soothing, atmospheric audio experience. - August 30, 2026 - AlwaysBeSmile
AlwaysBeSmile Explores Sonic Roots in Ambient Folk Fusion Single "Matir Tan"
Independent electronic and folk fusion artist AlwaysBeSmile has released his latest Bengali single, "Matir Tan." The track offers a nostalgic, atmospheric journey into themes of belonging, seamlessly blending traditional cultural roots with modern ambient music production. The highly anticipated independent single is now available worldwide across major digital streaming networks. - August 30, 2026 - AlwaysBeSmile
AlwaysBeSmile Releases New Electronic Folk Single, "Okool Doriya"
Independent artist AlwaysBeSmile has released his new electronic folk single, "Okool Doriya." Combining South Asian folk storytelling with modern ambient lofi and synth-driven production, the track delivers a atmospheric soundscape exploring themes of emotional drift and isolation. Written, composed, and produced independently by AlwaysBeSmile, the song is now streaming globally across all major music platforms. - August 30, 2026 - AlwaysBeSmile
Faith Rooted Author Releases Seven Book Library Built Around One Conviction: Identity Precedes Everything
Caleb Colona completes the Dig Deep Foundations Series with works spanning fiction, parable, health, finance, and identity all organized around the RESET, BUILD, RISE framework. - August 30, 2026 - Dig Deep Health LLC
Global Educator-Author JJ Scheinwynn Debuts Story‑Driven "Power Curriculum" for Kinder, Stronger Kids
United Colors of Tomorrow, created by global educator‑author JJ Scheinwynn, treats picture books as an early‑childhood “power curriculum,” helping schools and families raise confident, gentle global citizens. - August 30, 2026 - United Colors of Tomorrow
Black Southern Artist AYANNA Honors Dolly Parton with "Jolene," Connecting Alabama, Compton, and a Generational Literacy Story
The college professor, songwriter, and producer pays tribute to her childhood hero while revealing how Parton's storytelling influences original songs, including “Jolene” and “Savannah.” - August 28, 2026 - Ayanna Henderson Agency
MotorCities National Heritage Area Awards Nearly $15,000 in Mini-Grants to 10 Michigan Organizations
MotorCities National Heritage Area has awarded $14,832 in 2026 Mini-Grants to 10 Michigan organizations for projects that preserve, interpret and promote the state’s automotive and labor heritage. - August 28, 2026 - MotorCities National Heritage Area
MotorCities National Heritage Area Awards More Than $100,000 in Challenge Grants to Seven Michigan Projects
MotorCities awarded $111,500 in Partnership Challenge Grants that supports seven larger projects involving automotive design, historic preservation, accessibility, heritage tourism, youth education, environmental recreation, and architectural study. - August 28, 2026 - MotorCities National Heritage Area
Québec-Based Non-Profit Workshops for Biodiversity to Showcase Local Action and Biodiversity Solutions at COP17 in Armenia
At COP17 in Armenia, Québec-based non-profit Workshops for Biodiversity will showcase how local action can accelerate the implementation of global biodiversity goals. The organization will highlight Québec initiatives focused on three key pathways for biodiversity action: mainstreaming biodiversity into decisions, building capacity among stakeholders, and advancing biodiversity education. - August 27, 2026 - Workshops for biodiversity
HLX+ Studios and Sammaan for All Announce Unity Walk NYC
HLX+ Studios and Sammaan For All will introduce Unity Walk NYC during a special media announcement on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Mineral Springs in Central Park. Created in response to growing division across the country, Unity Walk NYC is a unifying movement. - August 26, 2026 - HLX Plus Studios
Gravity Payments and Suno Software Partner to Simplify Payments for Independent Hearing Clinics
Gravity Payments partnered with Suno Software to provide a seamless payment integration for audiology practices. - August 25, 2026 - Gravity Payments
ExcelPrep Earns Cognia® Initial Accreditation
Accreditation recognizes ExcelPrep’s commitment to educational quality, continuous improvement, and meaningful outcomes for neurodiverse learners. ExcelPrep announced today that it has earned Cognia® Initial Accreditation, marking an important milestone in the organization’s... - August 25, 2026 - ExcelPrep
Amazon and Pathful Partner to Build the Skilled Trades Workforce of Tomorrow
New partnership gives students and adult learners across all 50 states an inside look at Amazon careers in robotics, mechatronics, and technical maintenance through Pathful-produced career content, virtual job shadows, and industry-led learning experiences. - August 24, 2026 - Pathful, Inc
eRacks Opens Its Purchasing Records on the 2026 AI Hardware Squeeze: The Same 96GB GPU is Up 87% Since Launch
The open-source server maker published the numbers behind this year's component inflation - an 87 percent GPU list-price increase in under 18 months, server memory roughly four times higher per gigabyte, flash premiums of 30 to 50 percent - and the rent-versus-own math those numbers change. - August 23, 2026 - eRacks Open Source Systems
eRacks Restructures Private AI Server Line Into a Good, Better, Best Ladder of 4U Models
New Good, Better, Best ladder pairs current-generation AMD Threadripper and EPYC processors with a pre-installed open-source AI stack, and cuts mid-tier prices substantially from the prior line. - August 23, 2026 - eRacks Open Source Systems
eRacks Re-Verifies Its Entire NAS Line Against the 2026 Drive Shortage: In-Stock 24TB Defaults, 32TB Ceiling, Prices Matched to Real Component Costs
Every default component re-checked against multiple named suppliers; backorder-only drives removed from defaults; ZFS RAIDZ2 now the standard pool on every storage system, from the entry-level NAS4 to the petabyte-class NAS100. - August 23, 2026 - eRacks Open Source Systems
eRacks Launches AI Provisioning and Setup: Turnkey Private AI Deployment on Its Servers or Yours
Every eRacks server already ships with the open-source AI stack pre-installed free. The new service closes the last gap: models selected for the customer's field, tuned to their hardware, air-gapped, and handed off live to their team. - August 23, 2026 - eRacks Open Source Systems
eRacks Publishes a Private-AI Sizing Guide: 70B-Class Models Run On-Premise
Plain-English guidance on how much GPU memory and system RAM each model size needs, when self-hosting beats cloud APIs, and how to keep AI data entirely in-house, for healthcare, legal, government, and research teams that cannot send data to a third party. - August 23, 2026 - eRacks Open Source Systems
Heal Earth Launches Fundraising Campaign on ThatRound to Transform Climate Education Through Neuro-Inclusive AI
Heal Earth - the world's first neuro-inclusive, AI-powered ecosystem for climate and sustainability education, is proud to announce the launch of its fundraising campaign. Founded by Anum Farooq, an award-winning autistic female entrepreneur, Heal Earth is partnering with the fundraising... - August 23, 2026 - Heal Earth
Optima Named a 2026 Top Workplace in Ten Different Categories
Optima is a 2026 Top Workplace across 10 categories—from leadership to well-being—voted on by its own remote team. - August 22, 2026 - Optima
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant to Support LiveSTRONG® at the YMCA
LiveSTRONG® at the YMCA is a supportive well-being initiative for cancer survivors. - August 22, 2026 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Child Care Aware of Missouri Hires Senior Accountant
Nancy Light-Lambert brings more than 15 years of experience to support the organization's financial operations and mission. - August 21, 2026 - Child Care Aware of Missouri
Contemporary Mixed Media Artist Precious Burger Debuts Through Me: Where Wonder Finds a Way at VECCA
New solo exhibition by Contemporary Mixed Media Artist, Precious Burger, invites viewers into an immersive exploration of wonder, intuition, and the creative process through vibrant contemporary mixed media paintings. - August 17, 2026 - Precious Burger Artist
a1qa Launches AI-Powered QE Agents as a New Engagement Model for Scalable Quality Engineering
By combining AI-driven testing with expert QA governance, this offering improves quality engineering outcomes, safeguards release quality, and enables testing at scale with greater efficiency. - August 17, 2026 - a1qa
a1qa Launches Independent QA Service for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Deployment
The new offering provides objective validation of Dynamics 365 implementations, integrations, customizations, data migrations, user acceptance testing (UAT) activities, and post-release updates. - August 17, 2026 - a1qa
Bilingual Children’s Book Celebrates the Migration of Monarch Butterflies, Pledges 10% of Sales to Releasing Migrant Children from ICE Detention
A new children’s picture book released on Amazon.com introduces and reinforces Spanish language skills among children aged four to ten through a story celebrating the epic migration of the monarch butterfly; the author is pledging 10% of earnings will be donated to organizations leveraging... - August 17, 2026 - Viola Greene
Atlanta CASA, CASA of Henry County to Co-Host Charity Golf Classic
Two Georgia-based Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) affiliates have joined forces to host the Charity Golf Classic this fall. Atlanta CASA and CASA of Henry County will welcome players to Crystal Lake Golf Club in Hampton, GA., on September 15. The event marks the first-ever collaboration... - August 17, 2026 - Atlanta CASA
Bchex Acquires LS Screening, Adding Automotive, PEO and Hospitality Expertise
Bchex, a PBSA-accredited workforce solutions provider, has acquired LS Screening, a national pre-employment screening company founded in 2002. The acquisition adds specialized expertise in automotive dealerships, PEOs, and hospitality - sectors defined by high-volume hiring and complex compliance. LS Screening clients gain access to the full Bchex platform while continuing to work with the same dedicated team. - August 13, 2026 - Bchex