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North Texas Food Bank to Host Taste of the Cowboys Fundraiser

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Dallas, TX, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and the Dallas Cowboys will host the 20th Annual Taste of the Cowboys fundraiser, presented by Ashley, on the field at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco – home of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters – on Friday, June 7, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas, TX, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and the Dallas Cowboys will host the 20th Annual Taste of the Cowboys fundraiser, presented by Ashley, on the field at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco – home of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters – on Friday, June 7, 2024.
  • The event will feature live entertainment by country star John Michael Montgomery and gourmet tailgate food stations from some of DFW’s favorite restaurants, led by Taste of the Cowboys Founding Chef, Kent Rathbun.
  • All proceeds from the Taste of the Cowboys provide critical funds to support the North Texas Food Bank’s Nourish the Future programs that directly target child hunger.
  • Last year’s Taste of the Cowboys event provided access to 1.5 million meals for children experiencing hunger to help address this need.

Plumbing Express’s Commitment to Community: Sarasota Plumbers Raise Over $25,000 for Children in Foster Care

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Foster care, Diversion, Education, Child, Family, Residential care

The renowned plumbing company recently sponsored Bridge a Life’s annual Superhero Race, which saw nearly 1,000 runners participate in the event and raised over $25,000 for children in foster care.

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  • The renowned plumbing company recently sponsored Bridge a Life’s annual Superhero Race, which saw nearly 1,000 runners participate in the event and raised over $25,000 for children in foster care.
  • The sarasota plumbing company was one of 100 companies, community groups, religious and civic individuals who signed up to sponsor children.
  • The employees at Plumbing Express each sponsored a child in foster care before personally going shopping to purchase gifts that could be distributed to the foster families.
  • The main outlet we found for this is the underserved area of local adopted and foster children and their families.

A Warning to Schools: More Than Two-Thirds of Parents Say They Would Take Legal Action if Their Child’s Photos Were Misused

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Parent, Privacy, Student, School, CO, Momentive (software company), Child, Pique, Tutoring

For example, in a single 2022 analysis of some 18 million student photos, researchers found almost 5 million instances where students are identifiable.

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  • For example, in a single 2022 analysis of some 18 million student photos, researchers found almost 5 million instances where students are identifiable.
  • Parents of public school students are less likely or less able to monitor content involving their children than private school parents are.
  • “The main takeaway from the survey is that parents want more control over student content than ever before,” said pixevety CEO and Co-Founder Colin Anson.
  • The survey, “Parental Attitudes Around Student Privacy and Protection of Photos,” received 375 responses via SurveyMonkey and was conducted in the U.S. from March 10-12, 2024.

North Texas Food Bank to Host Taste of the Cowboys Fundraiser

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Star, Hunger, Child, Table, Cowboy, Taste, Future, Ford Center, Dallas Cowboys, Film industry

Dallas, TX, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and the Dallas Cowboys will host the 20th Annual Taste of the Cowboys fundraiser, presented by Ashley, on the field at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco – home of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters – on Friday, April 7, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas, TX, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and the Dallas Cowboys will host the 20th Annual Taste of the Cowboys fundraiser, presented by Ashley, on the field at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco – home of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters – on Friday, April 7, 2024.
  • The event will feature live entertainment by country star John Michael Montgomery and gourmet tailgate food stations from some of DFW’s favorite restaurants, led by Taste of the Cowboys Founding Chef, Kent Rathbun.
  • All proceeds from the Taste of the Cowboys provide critical funds to support the North Texas Food Bank’s Nourish the Future programs that directly target child hunger.
  • Last year’s Taste of the Cowboys event provided access to 1.5 million meals for children experiencing hunger to help address this need.

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Storm, Carnegie library, Festival, HuffPost, Fordham University, Love, Acclamation, National Magazine Awards, Education Week, USA Today, The New York Times, English, Caregiver, Social justice, Barack Obama Academy, PBS, Black, Magic, Child, University, University of Pittsburgh, Teachers College, Columbia University, Perfect storm, Poetry, Diving, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Catalog, Book, Death, KDKA, NPR, News Hour, Film industry

Pittsburgh, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on May 11, 2024 on the campus of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in East Liberty.

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  • Pittsburgh, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on May 11, 2024 on the campus of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in East Liberty.
  • Specially planned this year, the event will focus a portion of its programming on stories about Pittsburgh – and the greater Pittsburgh area – by hometown authors.
  • The Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at 616 North Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh.
  • The Festival is made possible thanks to support from sponsors including Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, The Jack Buncher Foundation, KDKA and others.

ASSP takes position opposing exploitative child labor

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Health, Learning, Environment, United, ASSP, ESG, United Nations, Child, Society, International Labour Organization, Workforce, CIH, Injury, Language, CSP, ANSI, Fatality, Toy

The statement from the board of directors declares that ASSP opposes all forms of exploitative child labor and calls on governmental and nongovernmental entities to combat such practices in the U.S. and worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • The statement from the board of directors declares that ASSP opposes all forms of exploitative child labor and calls on governmental and nongovernmental entities to combat such practices in the U.S. and worldwide.
  • “There has been a focus to loosen U.S. child labor laws to help industry combat labor shortages,” Thornton said.
  • With its child labor position set, ASSP will now pursue next steps that include:
    Publishing articles and hosting webinars to educate the occupational safety and health community.
  • Working with other occupational safety and health organizations to help prohibit exploitative child labor.

Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company Commemorates 30 Years of Unmatched Creativity and Quality

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Target, Growth, Socha, Philosophy, Child, Life, Warner Bros., Walmart, The Walt Disney Company, Imagination, Fox, Intellectual property, Family, Babe, Animal, Parent, Toy

Santa Clarita, California, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company (BHTB), a full spectrum toy manufacturer, proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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  • Santa Clarita, California, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company (BHTB), a full spectrum toy manufacturer, proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary.
  • We collaborate with leading companies and studios to turn their imagination into reality," Founder and CEO David Socha remarks.
  • In 1994, Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company came to life.
  • Now that it commemorates 30 years of spreading joy and creating a world of fun, Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company plans to diversify its offerings across four pillars: custom plush, evergreen product lines, trend-driven innovations, and charitable initiatives.

Klik Empowers Creative Expression and Economic Opportunity

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Conference, Child, Entrepreneurship, NFT, Non-fungible token, Cannabis, Heart, Creativity, Safety, Music, THC

David Zelinger, Co-Founder of Klik, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are at the cusp of a new era in content creation and distribution.

Key Points: 
  • David Zelinger, Co-Founder of Klik, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are at the cusp of a new era in content creation and distribution.
  • The event is a testament to the economic opportunities presented by blockchain-based engagements, offering a new paradigm of value creation and distribution.
  • 'The Rugged Child' event is a perfect example of how technology and creativity converge to create new avenues for expression and entrepreneurship."
  • This collaboration between The Blinc Group and Klik underscores the shared vision of leveraging technology to enhance creative expression and economic opportunity within the cannabis community and beyond.

Connections Wellness Group first outpatient mental health provider to offer Cognia-accredited private school education at no cost to all its patients

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
IOP, Depression, Certification, PHP, Learning, CWG, Education, Patient, School, Accreditation, Mental health, Child, Anxiety, Suicidal ideation, Self-harm, Health, PTSD, Teaching, Nursing

This accreditation allows patients as young as 8 to receive fully transferable school credits while enrolled in a CWG intensive day therapy treatment program to improve their mental health and well-being.

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  • This accreditation allows patients as young as 8 to receive fully transferable school credits while enrolled in a CWG intensive day therapy treatment program to improve their mental health and well-being.
  • We firmly believe a child’s education should not suffer while in behavioral health treatment,” said Christopher Bennett, vice president of education at CWG.
  • “Our intensive day therapy program provides a unique opportunity for patients to receive both necessary mental health treatment and fundamental education.”
    The mission of Connections Wellness Group is to provide life-enriching care that connects patients to long-term wellness.
  • CWG teachers are state-licensed or have advanced degrees, which enhances their ability to provide education to patients in different settings.

Disguise Announces New Worldwide Costume Program Based on Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Disguise will design, market, manufacture and distribute costumes, costume accessories and inflatables for the movie commencing in 2024.

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  • Disguise will design, market, manufacture and distribute costumes, costume accessories and inflatables for the movie commencing in 2024.
  • Disguise has developed a full range of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire style ghostbusting jumpsuits for infants, children, and adults, offering a diverse selection across various price points, including both classic and deluxe styles.
  • Additionally, Disguise will introduce the Ghostbusters Engineering jumpsuit, along with signature red parkas.
  • Disguise’s Halloween costumes and accessories for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire will be available online, at major retailers and specialty stores Fall 2024.