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Lifewire and The Harbour School Join Hands for the "e.a.r.t.h. Project"

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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HONG KONG, June 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Lifewire and The Harbour School join hands to honour Hong Kong's cultural history with the 'e.a.r.t.h.

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  • HONG KONG, June 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Lifewire and The Harbour School join hands to honour Hong Kong's cultural history with the 'e.a.r.t.h.
  • The site will be re-imagined as an early years campus for The Harbour School (THS), a K to Grade 12 international school well known for its world-class marine science program and inclusive ethos.
  • Its partner, THS, is an international school with forward-looking values and provides differentiated instruction for mainstream and neuro-diverse students.
  • The Harbour School (THS) is an K to Grade 12 international school that aims to unlock the best in every student by taking a highly individual approach to teaching.

THE NEW AGE OF TECH TALENT: EXPERIS RELEASES NEW REPORT SHOWING 'SOFT SKILLS ARE THE NEW POWER SKILLS'

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MILWAUKEE, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While IT skills needs are evolving faster than ever, and specialized technology talent is at a premium, critical soft skills, aka 'power skills' are being neglected in the recruitment and resourcing process. Despite continued talk of the crucial nature of upskilling and reskilling, latent potential remains untapped among workers in the middle of the tech talent pyramid. 'The New Age of Tech Talent,' a report from Experis, a global leader in IT professional resourcing and managed services and part of ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), finds that employers need to be more creative and agile in their talent strategy – both inside and outside their organizations. The research suggests that HR leaders should be guided by workforce data, a clear talent philosophy and a willingness to experiment.

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  • The research suggests that HR leaders should be guided by workforce data, a clear talent philosophy and a willingness to experiment.
  • "While there is an acute demand for highly technical candidates, great potential lies within adaptable generalists' candidates that is frequently untapped.
  • This can be detrimental as the soft skills these individuals possess are often the most challenging to find.
  • The top soft skills employers report are in demand for tech roles include Critical Thinking & Analysis, Creativity & Originality, Reasoning & Problem-Solving, Reliability & Self Discipline, and Resilience & Adaptability.

THE NEW AGE OF TECH TALENT: EXPERIS RELEASES NEW REPORT SHOWING 'SOFT SKILLS ARE THE NEW POWER SKILLS'

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Digital, Innovation, Culture, World, Technology, Personality, CEO, Aptitude, Research, Gaps, Data, Disability, Resilience, Reliability, Workforce, Employment, HR, Thought, Creativity, NYSE, Organization, Machine learning, Life, Creative industries, Management, Woman, ManpowerGroup, Equality, ManpowerGroup

MILWAUKEE, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While IT skills needs are evolving faster than ever, and specialized technology talent is at a premium, critical soft skills, aka 'power skills' are being neglected in the recruitment and resourcing process. Despite continued talk of the crucial nature of upskilling and reskilling, latent potential remains untapped among workers in the middle of the tech talent pyramid. 'The New Age of Tech Talent,' a report from Experis, a global leader in IT professional resourcing and managed services and part of ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), finds that employers need to be more creative and agile in their talent strategy – both inside and outside their organizations. The research suggests that HR leaders should be guided by workforce data, a clear talent philosophy and a willingness to experiment.

Key Points: 
  • The research suggests that HR leaders should be guided by workforce data, a clear talent philosophy and a willingness to experiment.
  • "While there is an acute demand for highly technical candidates, great potential lies within adaptable generalists' candidates that is frequently untapped.
  • This can be detrimental as the soft skills these individuals possess are often the most challenging to find.
  • The top soft skills employers report are in demand for tech roles include Critical Thinking & Analysis, Creativity & Originality, Reasoning & Problem-Solving, Reliability & Self Discipline, and Resilience & Adaptability.

TECNO Announces Global Launch of CAMON 19 Series, Offering Incredible Night-time Photography Features

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TECNO, a global premium smartphone brand, today announced the launch of its CAMON 19 series at Rockefeller Center in New York.

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  • TECNO, a global premium smartphone brand, today announced the launch of its CAMON 19 series at Rockefeller Center in New York.
  • TECNO CAMON 19 Pro offers the industry's slimmest bezel, framing a 6.8-inch FHD+ display, to deliver an unsurpassed immersive experience.
  • For video enthusiasts, TECNO CAMON 19 Pro simplifies shooting and editing videos with several new features designed to deliver new levels of creativity and quality.
  • Great videos in backlit environments are also ensured by using the HDR mode on the TECNO CAMON 19 series.

Flor de Caña invites bartenders in Europe to join its Sustainable Cocktail Challenge

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LONDON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Flor de Caa, the sustainably crafted ultra-premium rum brand, has announced the opening of inscriptions in Europe for the 2022 edition of its Sustainable Cocktail Challenge.

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  • LONDON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Flor de Caa, the sustainably crafted ultra-premium rum brand, has announced the opening of inscriptions in Europe for the 2022 edition of its Sustainable Cocktail Challenge.
  • Cocktail enthusiasts can register by visiting the website www.flordecanachallenge.com , where they must enter their personal data and information about their sustainable cocktail.
  • Furthermore, the winner of the European Regional Final will then be able to compete in the Global Final of the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge in Nicaragua in 2023 for the title of "Flor de Caa World's Most Sustainable Bartender" and a cash prize of US$10,000.
  • The Sustainable Cocktail Challenge is a celebration of Flor de Caa's historic commitment to sustainability and its way of sharing and promoting these values with the global community of bartenders to build a greener future together.

Tellie, Web3 Starter Kit for Creators, Raises $10M Series A to Onboard Web2 Creators to Web3

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LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tellie, the fastest, easiest sitebuilder for web2 and web3 creators, today announced a raise of $10M in Series A funding. New investors Malibu Point Capital, Galaxy Digital, Osage Venture Partners, Dapper Labs, SXSW Innovation Fund, and Gaingels joined existing investors including Corazon Capital, TQ Ventures, and Upfront Ventures which incubated the company.

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  • Tellie is a no-code content and commerce platform that gives creators the tools to express themselves, build relationships, and make a living from their creativity.
  • "For too long, platforms have locked creators inside walled gardens, controlling their creativity, their audience, and their livelihood," said Kim Nortman, CEO of Tellie.
  • "Tellie gives creators the tools to tell their story, take their fans anywhere, and participate long-term in the value they create."
  • Tellie is knownacross the web3 community for its ability to allow creators to easily create token-gated websites for every project.

Crucial Music Announces Passing of Former Partner, Jim Long

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Long was a man whose life was defined by sound and music – an innovator and entrepreneur known for his vision and charisma.  Long died unexpectedly at home with his wife in Pacific Palisades, CA on May 30th from a pulmonary embolism, while recovering from knee surgery.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Long was a man whose life was defined by sound and music an innovator and entrepreneur known for his vision and charisma.
  • Anything you hear on a radio, except news, time, and temperature, could have been a product of Jim Long's imagination.
  • Described by music historian Don Worsham as a "radio guru", Long's name was synonymous with brilliance, strategy, and creativity.
  • Long's fascination with technology and his love of music, coupled with the drive to make a lasting mark in music production and broadcasting, led him on a remarkable path.

PPG Sells Traffic Equipment Manufacturer Eberle Design, Inc.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has completed the divestiture of Eberle Design, Inc. (EDI) to Vance Street Capital.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has completed the divestiture of Eberle Design, Inc. (EDI) to Vance Street Capital.
  • EDI is a leading manufacturer of electronic control system components used for managing traffic safety and detecting vehicles at intersections, and for parking and access, rail, and emergency vehicle applications.
  • Ennis-Flint remains the core of PPGs Traffic Solutions business unit and is not impacted by the sale of EDI.
  • We protect and beautify the world is a trademark and the PPG Logo is a registered trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

FIRST BANK ANNOUNCES $89,000 GIVEN TO EDUCATORS IN THE CAROLINAS

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SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bank continues its Project Launch contest, awarding $89,550 through May 2022.

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  • SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bank continues its Project Launch contest, awarding $89,550 through May 2022.
  • It's engrained in the First Bank culture to give back, make a difference and care, and these educators and innovators do the same.
  • First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $10.7 billion.
  • As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 110 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina.

WeDream Promises ‘Metaverse for the Masses’ With Smartphone-based Augmented Reality Experience

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The potential of augmented reality and the metaverse to transform how we create, play, connect and even work is unprecedented, said Peter Calfee, President of WeDream.

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  • The potential of augmented reality and the metaverse to transform how we create, play, connect and even work is unprecedented, said Peter Calfee, President of WeDream.
  • But in order to encourage mass engagement in the metaverse, we have to create an experience where people feel comfortable.
  • In addition, the WeDream experience can be previewed at Soho Technique NFT.NYC , an exclusive evening of augmented reality featuring an auction house and gallery tour powered by WeDream.
  • WeDream is a smartphone-based augmented reality social metaverse platform that is changing the way artists, creators, gamers and consumers engage with each other through social experiences.