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Little Leaf Farms Celebrates Growth in Pennsylvania and Announces Plans to Open New Greenhouse in Fall 2023

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

DEVENS, Mass., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Leaf Farms, the country's #1 brand of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment agriculture (CEA), is announcing it will open a new state-of-the-art greenhouse in McAdoo, Pennsylvania this fall. This will be the fifth greenhouse for Little Leaf Farms, and the brand's second greenhouse in Pennsylvania. With the expanded capacity of 10 additional acres of indoor production of fresh, sustainably grown lettuce, Little Leaf Farms will increase its retail presence to nearly 5,000 grocery stores, making its fresh greens available at most major retailers from the Midwest to the Southeast.

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  • This will be the fifth greenhouse for Little Leaf Farms, and the brand's second greenhouse in Pennsylvania.
  • The expansion news was shared at a ceremony the brand hosted on May 31, welcoming Governor Josh Shapiro and other state representatives to celebrate Little Leaf Farms' growth in Pennsylvania.
  • Little Leaf Farms owns 180 acres in McAdoo and has rapidly grown to be the largest producer of indoor-grown leafy greens in the state.
  • Little Leaf Farms' lettuce is farmed 365 days a year, harvested daily and delivered from greenhouse to grocery store in 24 hours.

SGA Dental Partners Adds 100th Location

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

RICHMOND HILL, Ga., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SGA Dental Partners ("SGA"), a Thurston Group portfolio company and premier dental service organization, is pleased to announce it has recently partnered with its 100th location and is expanding its footprint across the Southeast.

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  • RICHMOND HILL, Ga., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SGA Dental Partners ("SGA"), a Thurston Group portfolio company and premier dental service organization, is pleased to announce it has recently partnered with its 100th location and is expanding its footprint across the Southeast.
  • In 2023, SGA has completed 13 new acquisitions, adding 15 locations and 19 new doctors in the company.
  • This core belief has resulted in a large degree of internal referrals from existing SGA partners.
  • For more information on SGA Dental Partners and its partnership opportunities, visit www.sgadental.com .

VIEW LIST OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS HAPPENING ON DAIRY FARMS ACROSS PA THIS SUMMER

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With June being National Dairy Month and July being National Ice Cream Month, several Pennsylvania dairy farms and organizations are hosting on-farm events to give families a firsthand look at Pennsylvania agriculture and local dairy products. The "Celebrate Dairy Across PA" initiative features an online listing of 15 dairy-themed events happening across the state in June and July. Many of the events feature outdoor, family-friendly activities at no cost, including farm-fresh ice cream, farm tours, hayrides, calf and cow petting, and more. Visit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/celebratepadairy to view an interactive map and the 2023 event listing.

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  • The "Celebrate Dairy Across PA" initiative features an online listing of 15 dairy-themed events happening across the state in June and July.
  • "There are 5,000 dairy farms in Pennsylvania, and 99 percent of these farms are family owned," said Emily Barge, communications and marketing manager at the Center for Dairy Excellence.
  • The following events, listed in order of occurrence, are featured on the "Celebrate Dairy Across PA" listing:
    Scooped: PA Ice Cream Trail – State-Wide – Launches June 1.
  • During the giveaway, meet a dairy calf from Destiny Dairy Bar and enjoy their delicious ice cream to celebrate June Dairy Month.

How the sounds of 'Succession' shred the grandeur and respect the characters so desperately try to project

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The show tells the story of ailing media tycoon Logan Roy and his four horrid children who aim to inherit his empire.

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  • The show tells the story of ailing media tycoon Logan Roy and his four horrid children who aim to inherit his empire.
  • But as a music historian, I will miss the series’ use of music and sound the most.

Corrupting classical music

    • Most contemporary political dramas are about corruption, and music is great at progressively turning something seemingly wholesome into something sour.
    • It is the composer’s skill in layering the strangeness into the music that makes the difference.
    • Britell has described being inspired by European late-18th century music.
    • Throughout the show, there are a lot of reality-show-style pans to the faces of characters saying things like “I am excited.” This is their music.

Brood too much and the effect is lost

    • Both theme songs make heavy use of the lower strings of violas, cellos and double basses, which further darken the sonic palette.
    • At the end of the opening credits of “House of Cards,” you can hear it in the twang of the electric guitar.
    • The scores for both “House of Cards” and “Yellowstone” are already dark and twisty to begin with, which makes the “staining” effect harder to pull off.
    • This is where Britell’s astute ways of combining brightness and darkness in “Succession’s” music make all the difference.

Hearing what the characters hear

    • Sound design indicates the ways in which all sounds, from noises to dialogue and music, are mixed into the soundtrack.
    • In the pilot episode, viewers meet Kendall Roy, an eminently slappable finance bro and heir apparent to his father’s company.
    • At first the Beastie Boys blare out on the soundtrack; seconds later, their music disappears into Kendall’s headphones, and viewers hear his whiny voice rapping the lyrics.
    • The switch from non-diegetic to diegetic in Kendall’s entrance gives viewers a sense that they are spying on his fragile self-delusion.

Haunted by water

    • The series that begins with Kendall fittingly ends with him, too, as he walks, in a daze, along the Hudson River.
    • The moment Kendall hears the Hudson, everyone understands – first by ear, then by sight – that this story is over.

AmeriCorps CEO Announces Millions in Grant Awards, Inspires Youth Leaders and Celebrates Local Volunteers

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

More than 58,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps volunteers serve in approximately 6,000 locations across the five states Smith visited in May.

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  • More than 58,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps volunteers serve in approximately 6,000 locations across the five states Smith visited in May.
  • Today, more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers are serving across the country—including right here in Dallas,” Smith said.
  • Tran also served with AmeriCorps NCCC in Colorado before returning home to Sussex County, where he served with Habitat AmeriCorps .
  • Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers.

School’s Out: Food Lion Feeds Launches Annual Campaign to Provide Meals to Families This Summer

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

SALISBURY, N.C., May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion Feeds’ fourth annual Summers Without Hunger campaign aims to address food insecurity by helping to provide 16 million meals* this summer.

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  • SALISBURY, N.C., May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion Feeds’ fourth annual Summers Without Hunger campaign aims to address food insecurity by helping to provide 16 million meals* this summer.
  • Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.
  • “Children and their families often experience hunger during the summer when schools are closed and meals are not provided,” said Kevin Durkee, Manager, Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion.
  • Through Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion has helped to provide more than 1 billion meals to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to donating 1.5 billion meals** by 2025.

Laura Pausini Named 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The Latin Recording Academy® announced that Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® winner, Laura Pausini, will be the 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™.

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  • The Latin Recording Academy® announced that Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® winner, Laura Pausini, will be the 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™.
  • “Laura Pausini is one of the most talented and beloved artists of her generation whose commitment to advocacy and equal rights is exemplary,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.
  • The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year honors musicians and their artistic achievements in the Latin music industry as well as their humanitarian efforts.
  • Net proceeds from the Latin Academy Person of the Year Gala will go toward the charitable work of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

Columbus Vegetable Oils Continues Giving Back to Community with $50,000 Donation to Greater Chicago Food Depository

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Columbus Vegetable Oils (CVO), a family-run business that produces the popular Butcher Boy cooking oils, was thrilled to present a $50,000 check to the Greater Chicago Food Depository during its recent Fill a Bag, Fill a Bus event.

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  • Columbus Vegetable Oils (CVO), a family-run business that produces the popular Butcher Boy cooking oils, was thrilled to present a $50,000 check to the Greater Chicago Food Depository during its recent Fill a Bag, Fill a Bus event.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230529005194/en/
    Andrea Caffrey of Columbus Vegetable Oils presenting their generous donation to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Sponsored by CW26, the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago Transit Authority, Jewel-Osco and Columbus Vegetable Oils, Fill a Bag, Fill a Bus took place at Jewel-Osco stores in Oak Lawn and River Forest from May 17-18.
  • In addition to the check presentation, CVO contributed Butcher Boy swag for the bags of food items that were loaded onto CTA buses and delivered to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Celestial Manna Brings Positive Change to the Food Insecure of our Nation's Capital

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

While the issue of food scarcity is well-known, the lasting effects of communities with poor access to high quality food can have profound and negative health effects.

Key Points: 
  • While the issue of food scarcity is well-known, the lasting effects of communities with poor access to high quality food can have profound and negative health effects.
  • Celestial Manna, a local faith-based food rescue nonprofit, has emerged as a beacon of hope providing sustenance to these needy areas.
  • They bring positive change to the food insecure of our nation's capital, nourishes communities and sparks hope.
  • The vulnerable rely on food provided by Celestial Manna even more.

Summit Nanotech Appoints New Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Engineering as it Reshapes the Future of Lithium Extraction

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

CALGARY, AB, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Summit Nanotech ("Summit"), a leader in sustainable lithium extraction technology, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jeremy Patt as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Dr. Katerina Kryst as Vice President of Engineering.

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  • CALGARY, AB, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Summit Nanotech ("Summit"), a leader in sustainable lithium extraction technology, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jeremy Patt as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Dr. Katerina Kryst as Vice President of Engineering.
  • "Their impressive track records at both Fortune 500 companies and VC-backed startups will expedite our denaLi™ technology deployment and accelerate Summit towards its goal of producing the world's greenest lithium."
  • Patt, most recently CTO of AquaHydrex, has more than fifteen years in leadership as a chemical engineer and a seasoned CTO.
  • "With the global shift towards cleaner energy sources and the increasing demand for electric vehicles, sustainable and responsible lithium extraction is an imperative," said Patt.