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Getty Images, Crown + Conquer and Android Launch Third Annual Editorial Entertainment Photography Internship

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, and Crown + Conquer, an independent creative agency working with top brands, today announced the next iteration of their editorial entertainment photography internship, bringing on Android, Google’s mobile operating system chosen by photographers and creators around the world, as the program’s official product partner. The expansion of this collaboration and of the program’s support will help with making a wider and lasting impact within the editorial industry for years to come.

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  • Applications for this year’s paid internship opportunity will open today and run through December 10.
  • These include events organized by Crown + Conquer on behalf of clients, Google Pixel and Android brand activations as well as red carpet events, celebrity parties, product launches, live shows and studio portraits.
  • While the internship is open to all applicants, Getty Images, Crown + Conquer and Android recognize that people of color and those with intersectional identities are underrepresented in photography and are particularly encouraged to apply.
  • The interns will work as part of Getty Images’ editorial entertainment team and will be paid hourly.

DanceCon 2023 Brings Together Championship Performances by the Best Dance Teams & Dancers in the World

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

DanceCon 2023 is a three-day event celebrating dance, both as a competitive discipline and as an art form.

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  • DanceCon 2023 is a three-day event celebrating dance, both as a competitive discipline and as an art form.
  • The highlights of the event will be the 2023 GSC World Breaking Invitational and the 2023 GSC World Dance Crew Invitational, showcasing an array of high-powered Championship Dance Team & Break Dancer performances by renowned dance teams and break dancers from all around the world.
  • DanceCon 2023 will also give spotlight to multiple guest speakers, highlighting different dance disciplines, such as hip hop and latin dance, as well as educating people about the history, current events, and future outlook of dance.
  • The online broadcast will also feature exclusive interviews with participants and behind-the-scenes looks at various events at DanceCon 2023.

Pender Ventures secures $10 million investment from InBC to support B2B software and healthtech start-up ecosystem

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pender Ventures is pleased to announce that InBC Investment Corp. (“InBC”) has made a $10 million investment in the Pender Technology Inflection Fund II (“PTIF II”).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pender Ventures is pleased to announce that InBC Investment Corp. (“InBC”) has made a $10 million investment in the Pender Technology Inflection Fund II (“PTIF II”).
  • InBC is a Crown corporation that manages and invests a $500 million strategic investment fund created by the Province of B.C.
  • Pender Ventures invests in B2B technology and healthtech start-ups at the inflection point between commercialization and scale.
  • Pender Ventures is actively evaluating and exploring more investment opportunities and welcomes inquiries and collaboration from entrepreneurs and co-investors from across Canada.

Recruitment and retention issues, pay parity and funding key issues as PWTransit workers go on strike

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Workers at PWTransit withdrew bus services at 4:30 a.m. Contract negotiations failed earlier this week and no future meeting dates are scheduled.

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  • Workers at PWTransit withdrew bus services at 4:30 a.m. Contract negotiations failed earlier this week and no future meeting dates are scheduled.
  • The union says insufficient wages have created recruitment and retention issues.
  • The pay progression system also exacerbates the recruitment and retention issue which ultimately impacts the service that can be delivered to the public.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Pipara & Co LLP expands Accounting Assurance practice to Isle of Man

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Friday, December 15, 2023

AHMEDABAD, India, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- India-based Chartered Accountancy firm Pipara & Co LLP got enlisted at the Isle of Man, a Crown-dependent Island nation. What makes Isle of Man special is that they have remained compliant with OECD, making international trade for corporates hassle-free.

Key Points: 
  • AHMEDABAD, India, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- India-based Chartered Accountancy firm Pipara & Co LLP got enlisted at the Isle of Man, a Crown-dependent Island nation.
  • What makes Isle of Man special is that they have remained compliant with OECD, making international trade for corporates hassle-free.
  • Pipara finds its name amongst those 16 leading names, while being the only Indian firm on that list.
  • Commenting on this milestone feat, Gyan Pipara, Pipara & Co LLP Founder, said, "Our assurance practice at the United States has funnelled through the highest Auditing Standards, which opened our doors to countries like Isle of Man, that are stringent in enlisting auditors on their panel."

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS ANNOUNCES ENHANCED DENTAL BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a market-leading expansion of its Dental Blue benefits to ensure members of all ages with mental health conditions have access to enhanced services to support their oral health.

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a market-leading expansion of its Dental Blue benefits to ensure members of all ages with mental health conditions have access to enhanced services to support their oral health.
  • Blue Cross currently offers expanded dental benefits to members with diabetes, heart disease, stroke, oral cancer, Sjogren's Syndrome and women who are pregnant.
  • These conditions can put patients at higher risk for developing oral health conditions, and these benefits can help members manage oral health complications related to their medical condition.
  • Blue Cross' dental plan reached a new milestone of more than 1 million members in early 2023.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Yelena Mikhaylova as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Dentistry

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Friday, December 8, 2023

BAYSIDE, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Yelena Mikhaylova is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Dentistry.

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  • BAYSIDE, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Yelena Mikhaylova is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Dentistry.
  • Dr. Yelena Mikhaylova is the visionary Founder of Thrive Dental and a dedicated professional at Roslyn Family Dental.
  • Specializing in cosmetic dentistry, she is recognized as an esteemed Invisalign provider, skillfully aligning teeth to achieve both functional and aesthetic perfection.
  • Her unwavering dedication to delivering top-tier care makes her a respected and sought-after practitioner in her field.

Prime Minister announces new Lieutenant Governor of Quebec

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Manon Jeannotte as the new Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Manon Jeannotte as the new Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.
  • Her work to shine a light on the history of First Nations and Inuit in Quebec earned her recognition from the Quebec Council of Senior Federal Officials.
  • The Prime Minister thanked the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable J. Michel Doyon, for his service to the people of Quebec and Canada.
  • Lieutenant Governors are appointed by the Governor General of Canada on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Global Times: Third-generation dough art inheritor makes Gen Z fall in love with century-old feat

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Lang Zhichun preferred to combine dough with everyday objects such as walnut shells, wood, crystals and even incense ash.

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  • Lang Zhichun preferred to combine dough with everyday objects such as walnut shells, wood, crystals and even incense ash.
  • The folk art continued keeping up with the times when it was passed down to his son, third-generation creator Lang Jiaziyu.
  • "We need to feed audiences' curiosity about dough art as well as the person behind this art.
  • Lang told the Global Times that A Centennial Stroll represents the entire family's dedication to the art with patience and love.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Bruce S. Fine as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of Comprehensive Family Dental Care

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

WAYNE, N.J., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Bruce S. Fine is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of Comprehensive Family Dental Care.

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  • WAYNE, N.J., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Bruce S. Fine is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of Comprehensive Family Dental Care.
  • Additionally, he has received a Mastery Award (AADSM) from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
  • There is now a dramatic change in dental implants that can solve these problems more comfortably, and significantly less expensively.
  • Upon graduating from Dental School, he was hired by his Professor and taught at Georgetown University Dental School.