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GCSU celebrates Flannery O'Connor's 99th birthday at Andalusia

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Georgia College & State University celebrates her birthday Saturday, March 23.

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  • Georgia College & State University celebrates her birthday Saturday, March 23.
  • The university will hold free tours at Andalusia from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and a cake cutting at noon.
  • A new exhibit at the Andalusia Interpretive Center will also debut that day.
  • O'Connor lived at Andalusia with her mother, Regina Cline, and uncle, Louis Cline—who was a constant in Flannery's life.

U.S. Postal Service Issues Garden Delights

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Saturday, March 16, 2024
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STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, March 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service has issued Garden Delights, four stamps celebrating the flora of America's spring and summer gardens and the vital role of hummingbirds in their pollination. Each stamp showcases a female ruby-throated hummingbird hovering next to either a zinnia, cigar flower, spotted touch-me-not or sunflower. A dedication for the stamps was held today in Strongsville.

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  • Postal Service has issued Garden Delights, four stamps celebrating the flora of America's spring and summer gardens and the vital role of hummingbirds in their pollination.
  • Garden Delights stamps come in booklets of 20 and are Forever stamps, meaning they will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1‑ounce price.
  • The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
  • For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com .

Friends House community celebrates 40th anniversary

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friends House, a Quaker-inspired community for older adults in Santa Rosa, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024 with special events on Friday, March 15th. As one of the only Quaker-inspired communities on the West Coast, Friends House has long offered the Santa Rosa community a different approach to senior living – including assisted living.

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  • SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friends House , a Quaker-inspired community for older adults in Santa Rosa, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024 with special events on Friday, March 15th.
  • As one of the only Quaker-inspired communities on the West Coast, Friends House has long offered the Santa Rosa community a different approach to senior living – including assisted living.
  • People who need support with activities of daily living can move to Assisted Living at Friends House directly; individuals don't need to be a resident of Friends House prior to receiving care.
  • As Friends House looks ahead to the next 40 years, "Front Porch is invested in our community," says Rubio, including a campus-wide solar project and Wi-Fi.

Overeating and starving both damage the liver: Cavefish provide new insight into fatty liver disease

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fatty liver, which can lead to liver damage and disease, can occur from both overeating and starvation. Now, new research shows how naturally starvation-resistant cavefish, unlike other animals, are able to protect their liver and remain healthy. The findings have implications for understanding and potentially addressing liver conditions in humans.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fatty liver, which can lead to liver damage and disease, can occur from both overeating and starvation.
  • Now, new research shows how naturally starvation-resistant cavefish, unlike other animals, are able to protect their liver and remain healthy.
  • "We have discovered for the first time an organism – cavefish—that can avoid fatty liver under starvation conditions," said Cobham.
  • "Fatty liver can result in complications like liver cirrhosis and liver failure.

Harvest Snaps Introduces Kids Brand Extension at Expo West

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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FAIRFIELD, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Plant-based snack pioneer Calbee America is expanding its flagship brand to include kid-centered offerings, starting with an introduction of Harvest Snaps Kids Freeze-Dried Fruit Snacks at Natural Products Expo West. 100% whole fruit is the only ingredient in these single-serve snacks, which come in four delicious varieties: Apples, Strawberries, Grapes, and Bananas. Ripe and carefully selected (truly the cream of the crop!), each fruit is freeze-dried to preserve its powerful nutrients and natural sweetness. The crunchy and convenient snacks are completely free of added sugar, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives, plus Non-GMO and certified gluten free. Part of a five-count multipack (one for every school day!), they're great for adding a burst of flavor to lunches or fueling on-the-go adventures.

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  • FAIRFIELD, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Plant-based snack pioneer Calbee America is expanding its flagship brand to include kid-centered offerings, starting with an introduction of Harvest Snaps Kids Freeze-Dried Fruit Snacks at Natural Products Expo West .
  • With the launch of Harvest Snaps Kids Freeze-Dried Fruit Snacks, Calbee is leveraging its brand equity as a leader in pulse-based snacks, along with its expanding production capabilities, to fill a gap in the marketplace for kid-friendly, real-fruit products with no additives.
  • Also at Expo West, Calbee is sharing that it is rebranding its Selects lineup to be Crunchy Puffs.
  • The team will be serving a freshly brewed, co-branded I-PEA-A beer created with Heretic Brewing and made with Harvest Snaps' house-milled, farm-picked green peas as an ingredient.

Nékter Juice Bar and Tajín Collaborate on a Fusion of Freshness and Flavor with Three Limited Time Menu Offerings

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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A refreshing pick-me-up any time of day, the new Tajín Chamoy Frozen Cucumber Lemonade is a zingy blend of Cucumber, Lemon, Agave, and Tajín Chamoy Sauce.

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  • A refreshing pick-me-up any time of day, the new Tajín Chamoy Frozen Cucumber Lemonade is a zingy blend of Cucumber, Lemon, Agave, and Tajín Chamoy Sauce.
  • This new Nékter x Tajín collaboration comes as Nékter continues to redefine the juice bar experience drawing on menu innovation and flavor exploration to nourish America's intensifying desire to fuel their days with plant-based, nutrition-forward foods.
  • "Partnering with Tajín on these three new, handcrafted and made-to-order menu offerings embodies Nékter Juice Bar's commitment to delivering nutrition-forward menu options with a new, bold and refreshing flavor experience," said Alexis Parra, co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Nékter Juice Bar.
  • "We are delighted to introduce this new offering in partnership with Nékter Juice Bar," shared Juan Carlos Limon, Brand Manager for Tajin.

Garden Media Releases Guide to New Plants and Products for Spring 2024

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Garden Media Group has unveiled its 2024 Garden Superstars for Spring, showcasing another year of new products.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Garden Media Group has unveiled its 2024 Garden Superstars for Spring, showcasing another year of new products.
  • "I am certain that this year, our customers will become even more involved in gardening," said Katie Dubow, president of Garden Media.
  • Here is Garden Media's list of Garden Superstars for Spring 2024.
  • Garden Media specializes in home and garden, horticulture, outdoor living, and lawn and landscape industries, offering innovative PR campaigns designed to secure top media placements and partnerships.

Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Our revenues were US$80.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 7.7% increase from US$75.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • Our revenues were US$80.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 7.7% increase from US$75.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Our average MAUs increased by 13.3% from 32.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 to 36.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Our total costs and expenses were US$57.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 4.1% decrease from US$60.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Operating income was US$23.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 55.2% increase from US$15.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

UNIFRUTTI GROUP ACQUIRES BOMAREA AND AVOAMERICA PERU TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN ITS GLOBAL MULTI-FRUIT PLATFORM

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The two acquisitions strengthen Unifrutti's presence in Peru and enrich its multi-fruit portfolio with premium blueberries and avocados.

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  • The two acquisitions strengthen Unifrutti's presence in Peru and enrich its multi-fruit portfolio with premium blueberries and avocados.
  • With a combined area of close to 2,000 hectares, Bomarea and AvoAmerica Peru are recognized as leading Peruvian producers of premium blueberries varieties and avocados, respectively.
  • Bomarea and AvoAmerica Peru will also continue to benefit from enduring relationships and established commercial partnerships, including ongoing collaborations with Alpine Fresh and Westfalia Fruit.
  • Mohamed Elsarky, Unifrutti Group CEO, emphasized the strategic importance of this acquisition: "The incorporation of Bomarea and AvoAmerica Peru into Unifrutti not only broadens our product range but also enhances our customer service excellence.

FTC Issues Third Report on E-Cigarette Advertising and Sales in the U.S.

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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E-cigarette companies also spent $90.6 million more advertising and promoting their products in 2021 than in 2020.

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  • E-cigarette companies also spent $90.6 million more advertising and promoting their products in 2021 than in 2020.
  • Some have rechargeable batteries and changeable prefilled cartridges; others are disposable after running out of charge or e-liquid.
  • Reported sales of cartridge products increased from $2.133 billion in 2020 to $2.496 billion in 2021; sales of disposable, non-refillable e-cigarette products increased from $261.9 million in 2020 to $267.1 million in 2021.
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