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Giant Food Partners with Local Artists for Community Bag Program

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024

LANDOVER, Md., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, has teamed up with four artists from D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware, to create reusable bags that represent each artist's local community. As part of Giant's Community Bag Program, for every $2.75 reusable bag purchased, Giant donates $1 donated to a local nonprofit. Throughout the month of May, each of the artists chose a local nonprofit to receive the donations.

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  • As part of Giant's Community Bag Program, for every $2.75 reusable bag purchased, Giant donates $1 donated to a local nonprofit.
  • "With the help of our customers, we've achieved significant accomplishments through our Community Bag Program, including saving over 585,000 single plastic bags and helping over 1,700 non-profit organizations last year alone," said Felis Andrade, Director External Communications and Community Relations of Giant Food.
  • In 2019, Giant Food launched its Community Bag Program, which is designed to empower customers to support local nonprofit organizations while working to reduce single-use paper and plastic waste in the environment.
  • Customers can purchase their Local Artist Community Bag at any Giant store.

Journalist Melissa Martin wins Press Freedom Prize for compelling dispatches from Ukraine amid air raids and bombings

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024

Martin took a leave from the Winnipeg Free Press in 2023 to spend a year in Ukraine, chronicling the impact of war on civilians on her Substack platform.

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  • Martin took a leave from the Winnipeg Free Press in 2023 to spend a year in Ukraine, chronicling the impact of war on civilians on her Substack platform.
  • Between frequent air raids and bombings, Martin produced vivid and compelling dispatches on the resiliency of the people living amid fear and loss.
  • Judges considered nominations from across Canada for the annual press freedom award, the career achievement prize in honour of committee co-founder Spencer Moore, and our new student journalism prize.
  • The luncheon theme, to mark the United Nations' World Press Freedom Day, is Free Press, Fair Elections and Democracy.

Journalist Melissa Martin wins Press Freedom Prize for compelling dispatches from Ukraine amid air raids and bombings

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024

Martin took a leave from the Winnipeg Free Press in 2023 to spend a year in Ukraine, chronicling the impact of war on civilians on her Substack platform.

Key Points: 
  • Martin took a leave from the Winnipeg Free Press in 2023 to spend a year in Ukraine, chronicling the impact of war on civilians on her Substack platform.
  • Between frequent air raids and bombings, Martin produced vivid and compelling dispatches on the resiliency of the people living amid fear and loss.
  • Judges considered nominations from across Canada for the annual press freedom award, the career achievement prize in honour of committee co-founder Spencer Moore, and our new student journalism prize.
  • The luncheon theme, to mark the United Nations' World Press Freedom Day, is Free Press, Fair Elections and Democracy.

hoopla Digital Expands Popular BingePass Offering with Launch of Pokémon Partnership

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024

hoopla Digital , the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, announced today a partnership with Pokémon , one of the world’s most popular entertainment franchises, to launch a new BingePass.

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  • hoopla Digital , the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, announced today a partnership with Pokémon , one of the world’s most popular entertainment franchises, to launch a new BingePass.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430758203/en/
    Through the partnership, eight seasons of the previous mainline Pokémon animated series, featuring Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu, are now accessible for just one borrow with hoopla BingePass.
  • This specially curated collection encompasses seasons 6-13 of the globally popular Pokémon animated series.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Through the partnership, eight seasons of the previous mainline Pokémon animated series, featuring Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu, are now accessible for just one borrow with hoopla BingePass.

LENSRXLAB Secures $830,000 to Develop Two B2B Healthcare Delivery Platforms and Advanced Lens Technology for Diabetics

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024

Miles, US Navy Trident Nuclear Submarine Force Veteran and Dr. Chelise Firmin, Optometrist, has secured $830,000 in seed funding for the joint venture LENSRXLAB to develop two B2B Healthcare Delivery Platforms and a proprietary Advanced Lens Technology for Diabetics.

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  • Miles, US Navy Trident Nuclear Submarine Force Veteran and Dr. Chelise Firmin, Optometrist, has secured $830,000 in seed funding for the joint venture LENSRXLAB to develop two B2B Healthcare Delivery Platforms and a proprietary Advanced Lens Technology for Diabetics.
  • One new innovation by the duo is DiaVista, a proprietary advanced lens technology powered by Nirtech® with 7 lights with UV + IR protection to be offered through both LENSRXLAB B2B platforms and globally through strategic partners.
  • Additionally, we plan to introduce an advanced Computer Lens featuring blue light blocking technology to prevent eye strain from everyday digital devices.
  • Specializing in prescription safety, diabetic, and dress eyewear, our brands include two B2B Healthcare Delivery Platforms: the LENSRXLAB Supplemental Vision and Health Benefits Platform for Government and Corporate Worksites, and the LENSRXLAB Supplemental Vision Benefits Platform for Diabetics.

Kartoon Studios Reports Strong Progress and Provides Business Update for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2023

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Dienstag, April 9, 2024

Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios, stated, “2023 was a transformative year for the Company as we laid the foundation for long-term growth and sustainable profitability.

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  • Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios, stated, “2023 was a transformative year for the Company as we laid the foundation for long-term growth and sustainable profitability.
  • At the same time, Kartoon Channel!’s paid subscriber base continues to grow, providing us with high margin recurring revenue.
  • Moreover, our Beacon Media Group subsidiary has resumed solid growth and, in Q4 2023, achieved its highest quarter revenue since 2021.
  • The team of players now inside Kartoon Studios brings extraordinary playing records at Disney, Warner Brothers, Hasbro, and other leading organizations.

Storiaverse Launches Groundbreaking Mobile Entertainment App That Combines Reading, Animation and Audio for an Immersive “Read-Watch” Experience for Digital-Native Adults

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Mittwoch, April 3, 2024

Storiaverse is a first-of-its-kind app that enhances the reading experience for digital native adults.

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  • Storiaverse is a first-of-its-kind app that enhances the reading experience for digital native adults.
  • Transcending traditional entertainment formats, the Storiaverse app’s storytelling innovation combines animated video, audio and text into a visually rich and dynamic narrative experience.
  • By integrating multiple forms of media, Storiaverse takes users on a multi-sensory journey that propels narrative content beyond the confines of the page.
  • I think Storiaverse will make a positive impact on the animation community and give fans a totally new way to experience storytelling.

60out Escape Rooms Announces HHLA Location is Officially Open

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Donnerstag, März 14, 2024

60out Escape Rooms, Los Angeles’ most popular and award-winning immersive entertainment company, today announced that its new HHLA location is open to the public.

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  • 60out Escape Rooms, Los Angeles’ most popular and award-winning immersive entertainment company, today announced that its new HHLA location is open to the public.
  • It houses five rooms in total, with three currently available to play now—THE SMURFS™, Casino Heist II, and Hotel on Road 66—and the remainder to open by the end of the year.
  • Spanning more than 7,000 square feet, the new location showcases THE SMURFS™, Casino Heist II, Hotel on Road 66, and Titanic II.
  • 60out HHLA hours are Monday through Friday from 10am to 10pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 12:30am.

Ragnarok Online Received a ISBN Code by Chinese Government

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Donnerstag, Februar 29, 2024

Seoul, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) (“Gravity” or “Company”), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games, today announced that Ragnarok Online, MMORPG PC game, received a ISBN code by Chinese government disclosed on February 26, 2024.

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  • Seoul, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) (“Gravity” or “Company”), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games, today announced that Ragnarok Online, MMORPG PC game, received a ISBN code by Chinese government disclosed on February 26, 2024.
  • Ragnarok Online is a first-generation MMORPG online game which is famous for a vast universe and unique content in the cartoon Ragnarok.
  • Based on these successful services of Ragnarok Online, Ragnarok has been grown strong IP and released over 50 titles globally.
  • Gravity previously obtained the ISBNs from Chinese government for Ragnarok Origin and Ragnarok X: Next Generation in August 2023 and in December 2023, respectively.

C.K. McWhorter's Visionary Cartoon Series Marks a New Era in Luxury and Financial Education for Minority Youth

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Freitag, Februar 23, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the groundbreaking unveil of a luxury cartoon series by C.K.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the groundbreaking unveil of a luxury cartoon series by C.K.
  • McWhorter and the McWhorter Foundation, designed to inspire minority youth towards financial literacy and entrepreneurship, the initiative has received widespread acclaim for its innovative approach.
  • McWhorter, the visionary behind the project, expressed his enthusiasm about the series' hopeful success and future plans.
  • Our mission to blend luxury, entertainment, and education into a powerful tool for empowerment is just beginning," McWhorter stated.