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Artist Ashley Longshore Welcomes FGI to SoHo Gallery for Women’s History Month Party

NEW YORK — Ashley Longshore’s SoHo gallery is covered with the artist’s colorful paintings and it was also filled with plenty of vibrant guests at the Fashion Group International celebration of Women’s History Month on Thursday night.

Longshore shared the hosting duties with Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo, Fern Mallis, Teri Agins and Veronica Webb. FGI’s president and chief executive officer Maryanne Grisz welcomed 100 people during the course of the night including Marylou Luther, Patricia Underwood, Amy Rosi, designer Andrew Yu, Sharon Graubard, Chris Lavish and jewelry designer Julie Lamb.

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Saluting women is something that FGI has been rooted in since its inception. The organization was conceptualized in 1928 at a luncheon of 17 like-minded women, who each had…


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Family Ties and Fierce Competition: The Shared History of Nvidia and AMD CEOs

“Jensen Huang and Lisa Su: Inside the Family Connection Between Two AI Chip Industry Powerhouses”

Jensen Huang and Lisa Su, the CEOs of Nvidia and AMD respectively, share not only their positions as influential figures in the global AI chip industry but also a family connection. The revelation of their familial relationship came to light in 2020 and has recently been detailed by Taiwanese genealogist Jean Wu. Despite growing up separately, their shared family history traces back to Taiwan, an island caught in the middle of the ongoing US-China rivalry in the high-tech industry.

According to Wu, who extensively researched public records, newspaper clippings, yearbooks, and interviews, Su is Huang’s “biao jiu” in Mandarin Chinese, meaning they are distant cousins…


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NWIAA Sets New Record as Largest Minority Agriculture Conference in American History

(Isstories Editorial):- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Jul 12, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – National Women In Agriculture Association Sets New Record as Largest Minority Agriculture Conference in American History

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The National Women In Agriculture Association (NWIAA) proudly announces that their recent 2nd Annual National Veteran Women In Agriculture Conference, held in Atlanta, GA on July 6-7, 2023, was a remarkable success as the largest minority agriculture conference in American history, surpassing all previous USDA outreach and technical service records for underserved and minority farmers. With over 1000 participants in attendance, the conference has marked a groundbreaking milestone in the advancement of minority women farmers and at-risk youth.

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Summerland Museum & Archives Society hosting history lesson pop ups at local wineries and distilleries – Penticton News

History lessons with fun sips

The Summerland Museum is on the move — heading to local wineries and distilleries to share some history.

Throughout the summer, the Summerland Museum & Archives Society shared that they will be hosting different special pop-up museums.

The one-off exhibits will explore the fascinating history of each area while offering attendees the opportunity to enjoy a tasting while listening.

Coming up on July 21, the museum will be at Dirty Laundry Winery from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

“A winery with a colourful past, a beautiful patio, and views of the KVR and trestle bridge. Our special one-off exhibit will…


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Asking AI to Write the History of KFGO | The Mighty 790 KFGO

Just for kicks…I asked ChatGPT to write the history of KFGO. The results are…interesting. While some of what the open source AI wrote was true (and seemingly heartfelt) there were also a lot of inaccuracies. Dates, names and some outdated information left me with this thought.

ChatGPT is like an old fashioned encyclopedia. A tool that is rich with information…but once it is published, it’s already becoming obsolete. This is not how we will write or create, but it is a tool that will help us write more and create more.

Here is the article ChatGPT wrote for me.

Title: KFGO Radio: A Legacy of Informative and Engaging Broadcasting

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In the fast-paced world of radio broadcasting, few stations have managed to maintain a lasting impact and captivate their audience year after…


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