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Ukraine In Contact With All Democratic Political Forces To Increase Support - Ambassador To GermanyExiled Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's definition of home is shiftingIt’s officially dipped below 80 degrees in South Florida, signaling the return of Art Basel Miami Beach to that vibrant coastal city for its 22nd iteration. Yet under the leadership of director Bridget Finn, a former gallerist and art market savant, this year marks a new chapter for the fair, as Finn sets out to strengthen Art Basel’s role as a connector for art across the Americas. With 286 galleries from 38 countries and territories featuring a vast array of artists, not to mention official merch shops, restaurants, and brand activations, navigating the fair’s bustling halls can feel overwhelming. To help get you started—or, in the event that you can’t make it down to Miami Beach to see all the goings-on for yourself—here is a selection of the must-see presentations. From debut participants to thought-provoking installations by established names, we present the buzziest booths at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024. Wentrup Gallery At the heart of Berlin-based Wentrup Gallery’s booth is a dazzling work by Iranian-German artist Desire Moheb-Zandi: Sun shines in, you have awoken. The truth is out, the lies are old (2024) radiates both texture and depth, meticulously woven from an eclectic mix of materials, including linen, lurex, rope, cotton, nylon, and wool. Alongside Moheb-Zandi’s work is a group of captivating pieces by Turkish artist Nevin Aladağ, notably two creations from her latest series, Vibrating Images. These works merge the forms of musical instruments with dynamic, vividly hued compositions, blurring the line between visual art and sound. Instituto de Visión Tucked to the side of Instituto de Visión’s already outstanding booth—which features a selection of Latin American artists, including a stunning wall installation by Guatemalan-born artist Sandra Monterroso made with conches and magenta-colored braids—is a remarkable Kabinett presentation of Bogotá-based artist Jim Amaral. (The Kabinett sector at the fair is best described as a series of mini-booths within booths, showcasing carefully curated or thematic presentations.) Amaral, who is in his 90s and, notably, the husband of renowned Colombian artist Olga de Amaral , is celebrated for his poetic explorations of themes such as mysticism, music, and love. At this booth, viewers will encounter works created between the 1960s and early 2000s, including a series of striking drawings and small sculptures that ably illustrate the expanse of Amaral’s artistic vision. Spruth Magers In one corner of the Spruth Magers booth—featuring the likes of Kara Walker and John Baldessari—a steady stream of visitors gathers to view Barbara Kruger’s three-channel video installation Pledge, Will, Vow (1988/2020) , which feels more timely than ever. Exploring the language of marriage vows, wills and testaments, and the Pledge of Allegiance, Kruger presents these texts in her signature style of white letters against vibrant red backdrops. Over the course of five minutes, the words appear to be typed and revised in real time, considering alternative and suggestive phrases before settling on the official versions. In conversation with Kruger’s work is another noteworthy piece in Spruth Magers’s presentation: Selection from Truisms: Words tend to..., (2020) , a footstool, by American conceptual artist Jenny Holzer, made from iridescent labradorite stone, with the phrase “words tend to be inadequate” etched into its surface. PPOW Alongside an impressive series of works by artists such as Guadalupe Maravilla and Carlos Motta, a sprawling series of miniature drawings by multimedia artist Adam Putnam steals the spotlight at P·P·O·W’s booth. Displayed on a labyrinth of minimalist wooden tables, these images, evocative of tarot cards, delve into themes related to the subconscious mind. Meanwhile, at Meridians, the fair’s section dedicated to monumental installations, the New York-based gallery presents Bound Angel (2021) , a breathtaking work by American artist Portia Munson that draws urgent connections between mass production, gender equality, and ecological devastation. Carmo Johnson Projects A newcomer to Art Basel Miami Beach, Brazilian gallery Carmo Johnson Projects presents an exceptional selection of paintings by MAHKU, a collective of artists from the Huni Kuin, an Indigenous group based in the Brazilian Amazon. The collective made waves earlier this year with an outstanding 2,460-foot mural showcased at the 60th Venice Biennale. At the fair’s booth, intricate, kaleidoscopic paintings beautifully capture ayahuasca chants and the myths that surround these sacred practices. Operating under the guiding principle “sell painting to buy land,” the proceeds from MAHKU’s artworks are reinvested into local communities to advance their goal of achieving autonomy within their territories. To date, the collective has acquired nearly 26 acres of land through this initiative. Night Gallery Los Angeles-based Night Gallery presents a compelling selection of artists exploring themes of evolution, experimentation, and discovery. Front and center at the booth is Valentine Path Full Moon, Morning (2024), a lush painting by American artist Hayley Barker that, as its title suggests, depicts a romantic garden scene bathed in the soft glow of a full moon. In contrast, Taste (2024), a mesmerizing mechanized sculpture by Rachel Youn, also commands attention. Made using a modified circulation massager, steel, hardware, artificial plants, and mica powder, it features two plants that seem to kiss and separate in an endless loop. Making her Art Basel Miami Beach debut, Youn is known for incorporating floral forms into her innovative machines in order to explore ideas such as pain, pleasure, and control. Rolf Art In Positions , the section of the fair dedicated to emerging galleries showcasing solo presentations by up-and-coming artists, Buenos Aires-based gallery Rolf Art has a remarkable booth featuring works by Argentinian Peruvian artist Julieta Tarraubella. Entitled La vida secreta de las flores (The Secret Life of Flowers) (2018-2024), the series is described by the gallery as a “cyborg-garden” that captures the metamorphoses of numerous flowers using time-lapse playback technology. By blurring the boundaries between technology and nature, Tarraubella zooms into the life cycles of these plants to reflect on the rhythms of beauty and decay. Spinello Projects Miami-based gallery Spinello Projects has attracted significant attention at this year’s fair with a solo booth dedicated to local artist Nina Surel. The presentation features an extraordinary collection of ceramic vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works rendered in rich earthy tones and deep blue, exploring themes of mysticism, botany, and humanity’s connection to nature. A highlight piece from the booth, Surel’s ceramic wall installation Allegory of Florida (2023) , was selected for the City of Miami Beach’s Legacy Purchase Program, an initiative that acquires artworks from Art Basel Miami Beach for the city’s Art in Public Places collection. Composed of 100 milky stoneware ceramic pieces, the work reimagines the Sunshine State as a goddess of feminine fertility. Lehmann Maupin Showcasing an impressive roster of works by renowned artists such as MacArthur Binion, Marilyn Minter, and Cecilia Vicuña, Lehmann Maupin’s booth is undoubtedly a fair favorite. Among the unmissable highlights are Still-Life 4 (2020) and From, the Future 2 (2023), two captivating video installations by pioneering American artist Jennifer Steinkamp that explore the intersections of nature, technology, and motion; and I’ll see you on your way (2024), a captivating acrylic-on-canvas painting by American artist Calida Rawles. (Rawles’s first solo museum exhibition, “Away With the Tides,” is currently on view at the Pérez Art Museum Miami through February 2, 2025, before traveling to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art from March 19 to September 7, 2025.) Beyond Basel Beyond the buzz of Basel, there is no shortage of additional fairs and art shows to visit all over Miami. Right across the street is Design Miami , curated this year by Glenn Adamson under the theme Blue Sky , where the works on display celebrate the most audacious innovations in design. And further south, Untitled Art Fair features a compelling selection of international galleries, making it another must-visit destination during Miami Art Week. If the fairs are not enough, elsewhere in the city other must-see shows include: “Marguerite Humeau: \*sk\*/ey-” at ICA Miami , the first major US exhibition of the French artist, which explores alternate worlds through the lens of climate change (on view until March 20, 2025); “You Guide Me Through,” a solo show of new works by Patrick Dean Hubbel at Nina Johnson Gallery (on view until January 11, 2025); and “Andrea Chung: Between Too Late and Too Early” at the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, the largest solo museum survey to date of the American artist (on show until April 6, 2025).

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How Is Gold Taxed?Supporting the Next Generation of Engineers and Clean Energy Leaders DIAMOND BAR, Calif. , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 6th , the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board approved a $150,000 sponsorship to California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) in partnership with Cerritos College to support their efforts in the Battery Workforce Challenge (BWC)—a national program to train future electric vehicle (EV) battery engineers and technicians. Both colleges are the only competitors selected from the South Coast Air Basin. Presented by the U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis and managed by Argonne National Laboratory, the BWC is a three-year collegiate competition where teams design, build, test, and integrate advanced EV battery pack for a Stellantis Ram ProMaster electric vehicle. Students gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge battery technology, preparing them for careers in the clean energy sector. Teams must also follow industry milestones focused on battery design, simulation, control development, testing, vehicle integration, and demonstration. "This program is more than a competition, it's a launchpad for future engineers and innovators," said Wayne Nastri , South Coast AQMD's Executive Officer. "This program aligns perfectly with our vision of a cleaner, more sustainable future." The design and development of advanced batteries form a key component to electrify the transportation sector. The deployment of EVs within the South Coast region will create a demand for a domestic EV battery workforce. Engineering a battery pack is challenging and takes years and requires variety of skill sets. Students participating in this competition will be educated and trained to become skilled engineers advancing battery technology. Cal State LA is one of 12 universities from North America selected for the challenge that has assembled the Charging Eagles , a team of 66 engineering students. During the first year, the team designed an 62-kWh battery pack to meet rigorous performance and safety standards. In years two and three, they'll test and integrate the battery pack into the Ram ProMaster and compete against other schools on key performance measures. "This generous award from South Coast AQMD is a transformative opportunity for our team, allowing us to hire additional student researchers, purchase critical components for the competition, and cover travel expenses so more students can participate," said Isabel Builes , Cal State LA Student Project Manager. "With this support, we can dedicate more time to advancing our project and enhancing students' hands-on experience in sustainable battery technology." "We are confident that our mission to train the next generation of vehicle electrification engineers aligns perfectly with the South Coast AQMD's goal of enabling clean transportation projects with a qualified workforce," said Dr. David Blekhman , Cal State LA's Technical Director of the Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility and the Charging Eagles team's co-advisor. "This effort builds on the support previously extended to the EcoCAR3 project from 2014-2018, which was also honored by the South Coast AQMD with the 30th Annual Clean Air Awards." South Coast AQMD's sponsorship will fund critical hardware, software, and travel expenses, helping the team excel in this competition. It also supports Cal State LA's efforts to develop a diverse, skilled workforce ready to meet the growing demand for clean energy solutions. South Coast AQMD's sponsorship establishes a public-private partnership to help support the workforce demand for a domestic electric vehicle battery design and development. The team at Cal State LA has secured over $500,000 in funding from competition sponsors, including the Sikand Center for Sustainable and Intelligent Infrastructure (Sikand SITI Center) and its faculty in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST). South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles , Orange , Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. For news, air quality alerts, event updates and more, please visit us at www.aqmd.gov , download our award-winning app, or follow us on Facebook , X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram . SOURCE South Coast Air Quality Management District

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( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) HONESDALE, Pa., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwood financial Corp (NASDAQ: NWFL) (“Norwood” or the“Company”) today announced the pricing of a public offering of 1,000,000 shares of its common stock, $0.10 par value (the“Common Stock”), at a public offering price of $26.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $26 million. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 150,000 shares of common stock (the“over-allotment option”) at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts. If the over-allotment option is exercised in full by the underwriters, the aggregate gross proceeds to the Company would be approximately $30 million. The Company expects to close the offering, subject to customary conditions, on or about December 19, 2024. Norwood expects to use the net proceeds from this offering for investment into its bank subsidiary to support its capital ratios in connection with the repositioning of a substantial portion of the Company's available-for-sale debt securities portfolio, and for general corporate purposes, repurchase of our common stock and support acquisitions of other institutions or branches if opportunities for such transactions become available. Piper Sandler & Co. acted as lead book-running manager for the offering, and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC acted as joint book-running manager for the offering. The Common Stock will be issued pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement (File No. 333-279619) (including base prospectus) and a preliminary prospectus supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the“SEC”), and a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC. Prospective investors should read the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus in the registration statement and other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the offering. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus relating to the Common Stock offering can be obtained without charge by visiting the SEC's website at , or by emailing Piper Sandler & Co. at ... or by emailing Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, at .... This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. 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