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Quad Donates $25,000 to MagLiteracy.org to Kickstart Creation of National Literacy Marketplace

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

In celebration of International Literacy Day and the 16th anniversary of the founding of MagLiteracy.org this week, Quad announced today that it has donated $25,000 to MagLiteracy.org to kickstart the creation of a first-of-its-kind national literacy marketplace.

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  • In celebration of International Literacy Day and the 16th anniversary of the founding of MagLiteracy.org this week, Quad announced today that it has donated $25,000 to MagLiteracy.org to kickstart the creation of a first-of-its-kind national literacy marketplace.
  • The marketplace, a nationwide network of regional literacy banks, will facilitate donations of new, recycled or expired magazines and comic books to local literacy programs an important tool in combatting poverty.
  • Its a discouraging situation, but one we can effectively address, and thanks to the generous donation from Quad, we are able to kickstart the creation of a national literacy marketplace modeled after the food bank industry.
  • MagLiteracy.org exists to promote literacy, strengthen readership and learning, and end poverty by supplying recycled and new magazines to literacy programs.

Nissan Grants $100,000 to Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation, Reaching $1.5m Giving Milestone

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

In honor of Tennessees Early Literacy Month in September, Nissan and GELF celebrated this giving milestone and grant award with a virtual check presentation.

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  • In honor of Tennessees Early Literacy Month in September, Nissan and GELF celebrated this giving milestone and grant award with a virtual check presentation.
  • Nissan is proud to partner with Governors Early Literacy Foundation and their efforts to strengthen early literacy through programs like Dolly Partons Imagination Library.
  • Governors Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) strengthens early literacy in Tennessee by sustaining early literacy programs for children statewide, including Dolly Partons Imagination Library, Storybook Trails, Book Buses, Caregiver Engagement and K-3 Summer Reading.
  • The mission of Governors Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) is to strengthen early literacy in Tennessee by acting as a thought leader, advisor and catalyst to support and sustain early literacy programs for children statewide.

New Economic Study Finds the U.S. Could Be Losing $2.2 Trillion Annually Due to Low Adult Literacy Rates

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A new study released today by the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and Gallup examines the impact of adult literacy on the U.S. economy, finding that the nation could be losing up to $2.2 trillion annually due to low adult literacy rates.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A new study released today by the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and Gallup examines the impact of adult literacy on the U.S. economy, finding that the nation could be losing up to $2.2 trillion annually due to low adult literacy rates.
  • Literacy is linked to better health, higher levels of civic engagement and higher earnings in the labor market.
  • Key findings from the study include:
    Improving adult literacy would have enormous economic benefits.
  • "This research clearly shows that investing in adult literacy is absolutely critical to strengthening our nation's economy," said Robinson.

Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. (OTC: KAVL) Announces PMTA Submission by Bidi™ Vapor

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Also included in its PMTA submission, Bidi Vapor conducted three independent surveys and one combined consumer survey of people aged 21 and over.

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  • Also included in its PMTA submission, Bidi Vapor conducted three independent surveys and one combined consumer survey of people aged 21 and over.
  • The PMTA process will allow the FDA to review ENDS from individual manufacturers to potentially authorize continued marketing in the United States, officials with Bidi Vapor stated.
  • The Bidi Stick is manufactured by Bidi Vapor, LLC, and the Company acts as the sole exclusive worldwide distributor.
  • Mr. Patel, the Companys president, chief executive officer and chief financial officer, owns and controls Bidi Vapor, LLC; thus, Bidi Vapor, LLC and the Company are considered under common control, and Bidi Vapor, LLC is considered a related party.

Statement by the Prime Minister on International Literacy Day

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Literacy Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Literacy Day:
    "Literacy is the foundation that empowers people around the world to reach their full potential.
  • Today, on International Literacy Day , we raise awareness of its importance and recognize the people who work tirelessly to make sure everyone has access to the opportunities that come with the ability to read and write.
  • The theme of this year's International Literacy Day focuses on 'literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond'.
  • Together, we can all take steps to promote literacy and education and build a better, more prosperous future."

Governor Lee, Tennessee Titans Take to Social Media to Kick off Early Literacy Month With #TeamReadTN Challenge

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

This year, the importance of education and early literacy is even more critical to Tennessees future, said Governor Bill Lee.

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  • This year, the importance of education and early literacy is even more critical to Tennessees future, said Governor Bill Lee.
  • A productive, healthy society begins with early literacy, and Governors Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) provides statewide access to the most fundamental tools for children and familiesbooks.
  • We are kicking off Early Literacy Month and joining GELFs Team Read Tennessee to support and encourage children, parents and teachers in building lifelong learners for an educated Tennessee.
  • The mission of Governors Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) is to strengthen early literacy in Tennessee by acting as a thought leader, advisor and catalyst to support and sustain early literacy programs for children statewide.

LEAD Technologies Celebrates 30 Years with the Release of LEADTOOLS Version 21 Including AI-Powered Document Analyzer and ICR Engine

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Crossing over this significant milestone, LEAD continues to carry out that vision with the release of LEADTOOLS Version 21.

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  • Crossing over this significant milestone, LEAD continues to carry out that vision with the release of LEADTOOLS Version 21.
  • With the release of LEADTOOLS Version 21, I couldnt be more proud of what weve accomplished and the powerful libraries that were making available to developers around the world.
  • The investments LEAD has been making in artificial intelligence and machine learning development are exemplified within the new Document Analyzer SDK.
  • With the release of Version 21, LEAD adds brand new ICR technology for remarkable unstructured handwritten print and cursive text recognition.

LEAD Technologies Celebrates 30 Years with the Release of LEADTOOLS Version 21

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Crossing over this significant milestone, LEAD continues to carry out that vision with the release of LEADTOOLS Version 21 .

Key Points: 
  • Crossing over this significant milestone, LEAD continues to carry out that vision with the release of LEADTOOLS Version 21 .
  • "With the release of LEADTOOLS Version 21, I couldn't be more proud of what we've accomplished and the powerful libraries that we're making available to developers around the world."
  • With the release of Version 21, LEAD adds brand new ICR technology for remarkable unstructured handwritten print and cursive text recognition.
  • The developers at LEAD have completely reworked how LEADTOOLS loads and renders PDF files in Version 21.

CCL launches a revolutionary product for banknote security using Rolling Optics' technology

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Friday, August 28, 2020

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Through close collaboration, CCL Secure Ltd ("CCL") and Rolling Optics have succeeded in integrating Rolling Optics' unique 3D technology into CCL's process of manufacturing polymer banknotes.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Through close collaboration, CCL Secure Ltd ("CCL") and Rolling Optics have succeeded in integrating Rolling Optics' unique 3D technology into CCL's process of manufacturing polymer banknotes.
  • An agreement between Rolling Optics and CCL provides CCL with a non-exclusive licence to integrate Rolling Optics' technology into banknotes, with Rolling Optics obtaining a royalty for each manufactured and sold banknote featuring its 3D technology.
  • The first limited-edition commercial banknote, a commemorative banknote featuring Rolling Optics' technology, is expected to be issued within a year.
  • Rolling Optics offers micro-optic security solutions in three business spheres; High Security, where Rolling Optics' 3D technology is integrated into documents issued by banks and government agencies, e.g.

Ehave to Release Doctors Dictation - An AI Powered Video and Voice Analysis Module

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

MIAMI, Aug. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ehave, Inc., (OTC Pink: EHVVF) (the Company), a provider of digital therapeutics delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to healthcare patients, announced today the release of Doctors Dictation, an artificial intelligence (AI) powered video and voice analysis module, as part of the Ehave Dashboard.

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  • MIAMI, Aug. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ehave, Inc., (OTC Pink: EHVVF) (the Company), a provider of digital therapeutics delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to healthcare patients, announced today the release of Doctors Dictation, an artificial intelligence (AI) powered video and voice analysis module, as part of the Ehave Dashboard.
  • Ehave Doctors Dictation is an AI powered video and voice analysis module that combines text, audio, and video with our automated analysis of media for a beautiful new way to manage and understand your information.
  • Ehave Doctors Dictation can also monitor a live stream to detect and search for phrases from search data that you provide.
  • All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release.