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CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS NAME VIKING THE #1 RIVER, OCEAN AND EXPEDITION LINE

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) has been voted #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards. This marks the first time that any travel company has won these three categories in the same year. It is also the third consecutive year that Viking has won both the river and ocean categories. Additionally, Viking was rated at the top of its categories for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure in the 2023 World's Best Awards. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications.  

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  • It is also the third consecutive year that Viking has won both the river and ocean categories.
  • Additionally, Viking was rated at the top of its categories for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure in the 2023 World's Best Awards.
  • More than 526,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences for the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards.
  • Viking also dominated Cruise Critic's 2023 Cruisers' Choice Awards, receiving top honors in six categories including Best Overall Line, Best River Line, and Best Dining for its ocean and expedition voyages.

CHICAGO NAMED BEST BIG CITY IN THE U.S. BY READERS OF CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER FOR AN ASTOUNDING SEVENTH STRAIGHT YEAR

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Choose Chicago President and CEO Lynn Osmond is proud to announce that Chicago has once again been named the Best Big City in the U.S.! The historic recognition marks the seventh consecutive year that Condé Nast Traveler readers have recognized Chicago with this prestigious honor through the magazine's Readers' Choice Awards. This accomplishment speaks to Chicago's enduring allure to all types of travelers from around the world and follows a record-breaking summer of travel that saw all-time highs for hotel revenue.   

Key Points: 
  • The historic recognition marks the seventh consecutive year that Condé Nast Traveler readers have recognized Chicago with this prestigious honor through the magazine's Readers' Choice Awards.
  • "For the seventh year running, I couldn't be prouder that Chicago has been named the number one big city in the nation," said Governor JB Pritzker.
  • And every year since 2017, Chicago has led the pack as the Best Big City in the U.S.
  • The 2023 Readers' Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler's website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

Award-Winning Horror Novelist Brian James Gage Unveils His Debut AI-Assisted Graphic Novel Series: The Nosferatu Conspiracy

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Acclaimed novelist Brian James Gage launches his groundbreaking AI-assisted graphic novel series, The Nosferatu Conspiracy. This graphic serial is based on his trilogy of horror novels of the same name, which have garnered critical acclaim and won multiple awards. The trilogy is now reborn as an epic graphic novel serialization that promises to captivate readers with its rich storytelling and innovative AI-generated artwork.

Key Points: 
  • Acclaimed novelist Brian James Gage launches his groundbreaking AI-assisted graphic novel series, The Nosferatu Conspiracy.
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Acclaimed novelist Brian James Gage launches his groundbreaking AI-assisted graphic novel series, The Nosferatu Conspiracy.
  • Brian James Gage is reimagining his haunting trilogy into an ambitious graphic novel serialization that will span an estimated thirty volumes upon completion.
  • Early Praise for The Nosferatu Conspiracy Volume One, Lady of the Loch:
    "...Bewitching...a visually compelling graphic debut that's beautifully executed..."—Book Viral Reviews, Golden Quill Spotlight.

SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream Voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla. and SAN DIEGO and SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinister scares are everywhere at SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream, recently named the #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream was voted to the top by theme park enthusiasts and fans of fear across the country. Howl-O-Scream events in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego boast menacing scare zones, terrifying haunted houses, signature shows and more horrifying fun throughout the three SeaWorld parks. Howl-O-Scream takes place on select dates now through October 31. For a limited-time, guests can save on tickets during a Howl-O-Scream Slash Sale.

Key Points: 
  • SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream was voted to the top by theme park enthusiasts and fans of fear across the country.
  • Howl-O-Scream events in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego boast menacing scare zones, terrifying haunted houses, signature shows and more horrifying fun throughout the three SeaWorld parks.
  • At SeaWorld San Antonio, Howl-O-Scream has transformed the peaceful park guests once knew into something sinister.
  • During Texas' biggest and scariest Halloween event, nightfall has awakened hundreds of creatures roaming terror-tories and lurking the halls of haunted houses (all free with park admission).

Thought-Provoking Book Provides Fascinating Reading Entertainment with Something For Everyone

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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HARVEY, La., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Richard Althage, also known as author RAMA, provides readers with an enlightening play on words in This, That and the Other Thing ($16.99, paperback, 9781662885839; $7.99, e-book, 9781662885846).

Key Points: 
  • Author RAMA's easy-to-read book will spark thoughts as it plays on the operative words "this", "that, and "the other thing" as featured in the quirky title.
  • Readers can each expect to find something of interest through topics such as religion, politics, trivia, family, TV, movies and baseball.
  • The section playing on the word "that" includes That Dog Won't Hunt, Atta Boy and That Don't Impress Me Much.
  • When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Althage said, "Just the joy of writing."

New eBook Released on Configuring Amazon EC2 for Business-Critical Applications Authored by Industry Expert from SIOS Technology

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIOS Technology Corp ., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced the release of a new eBook, Step-by-Step: Configuring Amazon EC2 for Business-Critical Applications.

Key Points: 
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIOS Technology Corp ., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced the release of a new eBook, Step-by-Step: Configuring Amazon EC2 for Business-Critical Applications.
  • The eBook is written by Dave Bermingham, Director of Customer Success at SIOS.
  • Dave holds numerous technical certifications and has more than thirty years of IT experience, including in finance, healthcare, and education.
  • To download a copy of Step-by-Step: Configuring Amazon EC2 for Business-Critical Applications, please visit here .

Reader's Digest Names Nicest Places in America for 2023

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reader's Digest is pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Nicest Places in America, a national crowd-sourced effort to uncover places where stories of kindness, respect and community shine bright. "Places" range from towns, neighborhoods, businesses, and more. This year, Buffalo, New York received the top honor.

Key Points: 
  • Reader's Digest editors read thousands of stories about a kinder America than you see on the evening news — from every corner of the country they learned about places full of generosity and love.
  • Nicest Places in America is an annual initiative for Reader's Digest and this is its 7th year.
  • Each year Reader's Digest gets help from a selected panel of judges to choose the stories to be crowned "Nicest Places."
  • This year's panel of judges includes:
    Bonnie Kintzer – Chief Executive Officer, Trusted Media Brands
    Jim Rhodes – Nominator of Coulterville, California, 2022's Nicest Place in America
    Finalist cities for Nicest Places included Providence, R.I.; Red Lodge, Mont.

'Find Your Finish Line' at the 2024 St. Anthony's Triathlon

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizers for the St. Anthony's Triathlon invite all athletes to "Find Your Finish Line" when registration for the event opens Monday, Oct. 2.

Key Points: 
  • The Triathlon, which earlier this year was voted the second-best triathlon in the United States in a USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Award contest, is marking its 41st year in 2024.
  • They continue to make the sport of triathlon thrilling from the swim start through the bike ride and across the finish line."
  • On the women's side, Paula Findlay of Bend, OR, crossed the finish line first to claim her second consecutive St. Anthony's Triathlon prize.
  • Athletes and fans can be a part of the conversation on the St. Anthony's Triathlon Facebook page at Facebook.com/StAnthonysTriathlon by using the hashtag, #StAnthonysTri.

KAYE BENDER REMBAUM ELEVATES KERSTIN HENZE TO FIRM MEMBER AND MANAGING ATTORNEY OF TAMPA, FLORIDA OFFICE

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaye Bender Rembaum, a leading law firm specializing in community association law, is proud to announce Kerstin Henze, Esq.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaye Bender Rembaum, a leading law firm specializing in community association law, is proud to announce Kerstin Henze, Esq.
  • has been elevated to Firm Member and Managing Attorney of the Firm's Tampa location.
  • Ms. Henze is a highly regarded legal professional with an exceptional track record assisting clients with all aspects of community association law.
  • Kaye Bender Rembaum is a full-service commercial law firm devoted to the representation of community associations throughout Florida.

Renaissance Analytics Enhances Back-to-School Insights for Student Success

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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By offering insights that span classrooms, buildings, and districts, Renaissance Analytics empowers administrators to make well-informed decisions that positively impact student learning."

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  • By offering insights that span classrooms, buildings, and districts, Renaissance Analytics empowers administrators to make well-informed decisions that positively impact student learning."
  • Recent Renaissance Analytics updates include the following:
    Expanded Star Assessments Metrics : Renaissance Analytics brings comprehensive metrics for both Star CBM and computer-adaptive Star Assessments.
  • As part of its commitment to building a connected K–12 ecosystem, Renaissance provides Renaissance Analytics at no cost to Renaissance customers.
  • Renaissance Analytics offers administrators a holistic view of student performance and engagement across different Renaissance programs, empowering them to tailor interventions and support to meet individual student needs.