Noblis Acquires McKean Defense and Its Affiliates

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RESTON, Va., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Noblis, a leading provider of science, technology and strategy services to the federal government, today announced it has acquired McKean Defense and its affiliates, Mikros Systems and Cabrillo Technologies, for an undisclosed amount. Recognized as a market leader in U.S. Navy surface ship readiness, modernization, sustainment and integration, McKean Defense is an employee-owned life-cycle management, engineering, enterprise transformation and program management business that supports Warfighters and helps clients reach new levels of mission support and transformation.

With this step, McKean Defense is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Noblis. The name of the new subsidiary will be the subject of a future announcement. Glenn Hickok, U.S. Navy veteran, seasoned industry executive and current vice president of Noblis' Defense Mission Area, has been named president of the subsidiary and will also retain his current role. Joseph Carlini, McKean's chief executive officer, has stepped down from his role and will serve as a strategic advisor through the integration process. The subsidiary will be governed by Amr ElSawy, Noblis' president and chief executive officer, and the company's board of trustees.

"As mission-driven companies, Noblis and McKean Defense have a common purpose to enrich lives and make our nation safer with a shared passion for excellence and innovation," said ElSawy. "We are excited to welcome McKean employees to the Noblis family and look forward to combining forces to bring new and complementary solutions to address our clients' growing needs."

"McKean is an employee-owned company," said Carlini. "As such, it was important for us to join an organization with a strong, ethical foundation, similar values and a singular focus on helping to advance national security priorities. We found that in Noblis, and I'm confident that together, our teams and service to our clients will thrive."

D.C. government has banned dancing at wedding receptions due to COVID-19

https://justthenews.com/government/local/dc-government-has-banned-dancing-wedding-receptions-due-covid-19

The Washington, D.C. government has banned dancing at wedding receptions due to COVID-19.

According to Mayor Muriel Bowser's updated phase two coronavirus guidelines, up to 250 people are permitted to attend weddings and "special non-recurring events" in the District of Columbia but the gatherings cannot exceed 25% capacity.

The guidelines state that "standing and dancing receptions are not allowed" and "attendees and guests must remain seated and socially distanced from each other or other household groups."

The updated rules took effect on Saturday.

Bowser, a Democrat, has also imposed a mask order for fully vaccinated individuals who attend public gatherings or indoor events in the District with crowds, according to media reports.

#Footloose

Canadian Proud Boys chapter says it has dissolved

https://twitter.com/theserfstv/status/1389106732979261440/photo/1

https://thehill.com/homenews/media/551507-canadian-proud-boys-chapter-says-it-has-dissolved

Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Wildfire Preparedness Week 5.3.21

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2021/05/03/governor-newsom-issues-proclamation-declaring-wildfire-preparedness-week-5-3-21/

Published: May 03, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 2-8, 2021 as “Wildfire Preparedness Week” in the State of California.

The Governor last month signed an early action funding package to accelerate projects that will protect high-risk communities as part of his overall proposed $1 billion investment in forest health and community fire resilience.

#UpInSmoke $SUMMERHEAT$

Donald Trump back on Facebook? Oversight board to reveal decision over suspended Trump account

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19275901.donald-trump-back-facebook-oversight-board-reveal-decision-suspended-trump-account/

Donald Trump will find out this week whether he gets to return to Facebook.

The social network's quasi-independent oversight board says it will announce its decision on Wednesday on a case concerning the former president.

Mr Trump's account was suspended for inciting violence that led to the deadly January 6 Capitol riots.

After years of treating Mr Trump's inflammatory rhetoric with a light touch, Facebook and Instagram silenced his accounts on January 7, saying at the time he would be suspended "at least" until the end of his presidency.

Sports stadiums asking fans for their "vaccine passports"

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-vaccine-proof-sports-stadiums/

Top officials at the NBA and MLB believe the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is behind them and teams are starting to welcome fans back into stadiums. But to watch the game live, venues are asking visitors to prove they've been vaccinated by displaying what's called a vaccine passport.

Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, and Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, are among a longer list of sports spaces that now require digital vaccine verifications. Those teams and others have been using an app called Health Pass from tech company Clear for the fan COVID screening process. In some cases, showing your status on Health Pass could be the difference between watching a game in-person or at home.

"Guests holding valid game tickets who cannot present proof of either a negative COVID-19 test within the required timeframes or proof of a COVID-19 full vaccination will not be allowed inside Yankee Stadium," the New York Yankees said in a statement posted on the team website Friday. "Guests may utilize Health Pass by Clear to confirm your COVID-19 test results for the event."

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Madonna… fried fish

In Japanese, "koi" is a homophone for 恋, another word that means "affection" or "love", so koi are symbols of love and friendship in Japan.