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Georgia Music Day of Action This Wednesday, February 28

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Martedì, Febbraio 27, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Georgia's music industry is rallying behind legislation to create a statewide Georgia Music Office to retain and attract talent and opportunities related to the music industry. Led by the leadership of Georgia Music Partners (GMP), statewide organizations, performers, and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Georgia Music Day of Action. This virtual advocacy day is to lobby for support to establish the state's first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act. The public is being asked to spread the word on social media as well as write and call their state legislators before Thursday to ask for support in getting this vital legislation passed and funded so Georgia can also become the #1 state for music business. To submit a letter, members of the public can go to www.recordingacademy.com/advocacy/act#/84; for social media graphics, visit here.

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  • Led by the leadership of Georgia Music Partners (GMP), statewide organizations, performers, and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Georgia Music Day of Action, a virtual advocacy day to lobby for support to establish the state's first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act.
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Georgia's music industry is rallying behind legislation to create a statewide Georgia Music Office to retain and attract talent and opportunities related to the music industry.
  • Led by the leadership of Georgia Music Partners (GMP), statewide organizations, performers, and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Georgia Music Day of Action.
  • This virtual advocacy day is to lobby for support to establish the state's first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act.

OBITUARY: Flat Duo Jets vocalist/guitarist Dexter Romweber dies aged 57 in Carrboro, NC

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Martedì, Febbraio 20, 2024
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CARRBORO, N.C., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John Michael "Dexter" Romweber II, the musician best known for his work with the seminal group Flat Duo Jets, died February 16 from cardiac arrest in Carrboro, NC at the age of 57. In addition to his solo work and The New Romans, he also fronted the Dex Romweber Duo with his older deceased sister and fellow musician Sara Romweber (drummer for Snatches of Pink and Let's Active). Well known indie rock musicians Jack White, Neko Case and Cat Power number amongst his fans.

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  • John Michael "Dexter" Romweber II, the musician best known for his work with the seminal group Flat Duo Jets, died February 16 from cardiac arrest in Carrboro, NC at the age of 57.
  • CARRBORO, N.C., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John Michael "Dexter" Romweber II, the musician best known for his work with the seminal group Flat Duo Jets, died February 16 from cardiac arrest in Carrboro, NC at the age of 57.
  • Flat Duo Jets started out as a guitar/drums duo with Dexter and drummer Chris "Crow" Smith, eventually expanding to a trio with the addition of bassist Tony "Tone" Mayer.
  • After Flat Duo Jets disbanded, Dexter continued playing music as a solo act as well as member of The New Romans and Dex Romweber Duo.

This Week in Transportation News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Venerdì, Novembre 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the auto and transportation industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The system uses lighter and more compact electric motors to produce more power and enhanced performance than the previous hybrid system.
  • "The 777 has been central to Emirates' fleet and network strategy of connecting cities on all continents non-stop to Dubai.
  • Hyundai will begin a wage strategy in January 2024 that will result in U.S. production team member hourly wages increasing 25% by 2028.
  • Services under this contract include maintenance, spare parts, program management, field service, repairs and engineering support.

The Official Release of ALUMINATION: The Life & Legacy of the Man Behind Airstream's Iconic Riveted Aluminum Travel Trailers

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Martedì, Novembre 14, 2023
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JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airstream, manufacturer of the iconic Airstream® travel trailer, will now be presented on the big screen with the official release of ALUMINATION. Narrated by Kate Pierson of The B-52s, ALUMINATION is an independently produced, 69-minute documentary that will undoubtedly stir the age-old desire to pack up and discover what lies beyond the next range of hills.

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  • JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airstream , manufacturer of the iconic Airstream® travel trailer, will now be presented on the big screen with the official release of ALUMINATION .
  • Discover the heritage story of the iconic aluminum Airstream travel trailers and its enduring impact on the industry.
  • Now officially available on VIMEO , ALUMINATION chronicles the origins of Airstream and the importance of travel and exploration to Airstream's founder, Wally Byam.
  • It transcends the mere destination, emphasizing the profound significance of the journey itself, all while drawing inspiration from Airstream's storied history as the manufacturer of the "iconic riveted aluminum travel trailers."

MARRIOTT BONVOY INSPIRES TRAVELERS TO DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED AS THEY ROAM AROUND THE WORLD

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Lunedì, Aprile 17, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As travelers set out into the world, Marriott Bonvoy - Marriott International's extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, award-winning travel program, and endless experiences - is igniting a penchant for embracing the unexpected with experiences that aim to surprise, delight, and prompt travelers to "Roam Around the World."

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  • "The Marriott Bonvoy portfolio has set out to be a catalyst for enrichment and to open travelers up to new opportunities.
  • "There are endless ways you can experience the world through Marriott Bonvoy, and we continue to introduce new offerings and programs to make it possible for travelers to roam farther."
  • Marriott Bonvoy houses a variety of UNESCO World Heritage Sites - including Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest.
  • To explore Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of brands and hotels, or to enroll as a Marriott Bonvoy member for free, visit www.marriott.com .

Author Suzanne Mattaboni Stirs Up Girl-Power ‘80s Nostalgia with Debut Novel Once in a Lifetime

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Mercoledì, Giugno 1, 2022
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NORTHAMPTON, Pa., June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pushcart-nominated fiction writer, Newsweek Expert Forum contributor, pop culture podcaster, and 80s aficionado Suzanne Mattaboni announces the launch of her debut novel, Once in a Lifetime , now in paperback from TouchPoint Press.

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  • NORTHAMPTON, Pa., June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pushcart-nominated fiction writer, Newsweek Expert Forum contributor, pop culture podcaster, and 80s aficionado Suzanne Mattaboni announces the launch of her debut novel, Once in a Lifetime , now in paperback from TouchPoint Press.
  • Set in the true-life Pennsylvania tourist town of New Hope, a progressive and artsy destination right along the Delaware River, the novel unfolds in the summer of 1984.
  • Fun, irreverent, and crackling with bright prose, Once in a Lifetime follows 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh art student Jessica, a self-described multimedia sensation in-waiting.
  • Suzanne is also currently a host of The Banzai Retro Club podcasts, focusing on pop-culture of the 70s, 80s, & 90s.

World Unite for Ukraine Announces Anti War Machine, Resonant Alien, Nogu Svelo! and Sofi Bonde to Join Lineup for Its Global Benefit Concert on June 16, 2022

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Mercoledì, Maggio 25, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- World Unite for Ukraine™, a global grassroots movement uniting millions of people around the world to support Ukrainians and ease the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, today announced four additions to its lineup of performers for its benefit concert event on June 16, 2022. Anti War Machine and Resonant Alien, two groups featuring members of The B-52s, Public Enemy, Tesla and Chic, will debut new songs during the virtual, streaming, 90+ minute benefit concert event for displaced Ukrainians. Russia's Nogu Svelo! and Sweden's Sofi Bonde will also perform, expanding the event's international representation to six countries.

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  • Two groups featuring members of The B-52s, Public Enemy, Tesla and Chic will debut new songs during the 90+ minute benefit concert event; Nogu Svelo!
  • Anti War Machine and Resonant Alien, two groups featuring members of The B-52s, Public Enemy, Tesla and Chic, will debut new songs during the virtual, streaming, 90+ minute benefit concert event for displaced Ukrainians.
  • and Sweden's Sofi Bonde will also perform, expanding the event's international representation to six countries.
  • The trio produced a special lyric video for the song and will release it during the World Unite for Ukraine concert event in support of the people of Ukraine.