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In Commemoration of the Second Anniversary of George Floyd's Murder, Charles L. Brown Jr.'s Book Deconstructing Police Brutality Wins Multiple Book Awards

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charles L. Brown, Jr.'s seminal police brutality treatise entitled "From Scapegoats to Lambs: How God's Word Speaks to George Floyd's Murder" recently won a Silver Medal in the Theology Category for Illumination Book Awards and was a Montaigne Medal Finalist for Eric Hoffer Book Awards. By re-envisioning several passages of scripture in unconventional ways, this book provides new insights for understanding and deconstructing the crippling affects police brutality inflicts on our society and calls out how condoning the abuse of power by police departments has laid the foundation for the escalation of violence in a variety of iterations in our culture today.

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  • Charles L. Brown, Jr.'s seminal police brutality treatise entitled "From Scapegoats to Lambs: How God's Word Speaks to George Floyd's Murder" recently won a Silver Medal in the Theology Category for Illumination Book Awards and was a Montaigne Medal Finalist for Eric Hoffer Book Awards.
  • Additionally, the venerable book review giant, Kirkus Reviews, opined that From Scapegoats to Lambs "is a formidable and potent Christian assessment of systemic racism."
  • Charles L. Brown Jr. is an ordained A.M.E. Church pastor whose multi-award winning book grapples with biblical scripture to help our society understand and confront police brutality.
  • Full Kirkus review here: http://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/charles-l-brown/from-scapegoat... , and information to purchase the book or book the author is here: http://www.servantleaderministries.com .

Mux becomes first platform to unify all video formats, accelerating how developers build rich front-end video experiences

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mux, the leading video infrastructure platform, today announced the availability of Mux Real-Time Video, providing developers with an intuitive solution for building multi-party communication functionality into any application. Real-Time Video seamlessly integrates with Mux's existing offerings, including video on-demand and live video, giving developers a one-stop shop for all their communication, recording, broadcasting, and streaming requirements.

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  • Real-Time Video seamlessly integrates with Mux's existing offerings, including video on-demand and live video, giving developers a one-stop shop for all their communication, recording, broadcasting, and streaming requirements.
  • Mux is a platform that serves the global audience of developers creating native video experiences in their applications and web sites.
  • "We're seeing a surge in demand for real-time video from the thousands of developers using Mux," said Jon Dahl, CEO and co-founder of Mux.
  • Mux is a video infrastructure platform for developers that takes the complexity out of live and on-demand video.

O’Charley’s Announces Lee Brice Memorial Day Celebration to Benefit the Folded Flag Foundation

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Monday, May 23, 2022

OCharleys Restaurant + Bar , the classic American restaurant with 147 locations across 17 states today announced Lee Brices Memorial Day Celebration, sponsored by OCharleys, which will benefit The Folded Flag Foundation .

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  • OCharleys Restaurant + Bar , the classic American restaurant with 147 locations across 17 states today announced Lee Brices Memorial Day Celebration, sponsored by OCharleys, which will benefit The Folded Flag Foundation .
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Memorial Day Celebration is the latest innovative way OCharleys is continuing their commitment to support Gold Star families.
  • Since 2016, OCharleys has raised more than $2 million for The Folded Flag Foundation through a variety of fundraisers and initiatives.
  • Listeners can tune in for free and are encouraged to donate to Folded Flag via PickleJar while hearing great songs from Lee Brice and other artists.

Global Biodegradable Plastic Market (2022 to 2027) - by Type, End Use and Geography - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

The "Global Biodegradable Plastic Market (2022-2027) by Type, End Use, Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Biodegradable Plastic Market (2022-2027) by Type, End Use, Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Market dynamics are forces that impact the prices and behaviors of the Global Biodegradable Plastic Market stakeholders.
  • The report presents a detailed Ansoff matrix analysis for the Global Biodegradable Plastic Market.
  • The Global Biodegradable Plastic Market is segmented based on Type, End Use, and Geography.

This Old House® to Air Tribute Special to Master Carpenter and Television Trailblazer, Norm Abram

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220519005404/en/
    This Old House to air tribute special to master carpenter and television trailblazer, Norm Abram.
  • This Old House and Ask This Old House have received a combined 117 Emmy nominations with 20 Emmy wins overall.
  • This Old House connects with audiences through its Emmy award-winning television shows This Old House and Ask This Old House, its highly regarded This Old House magazine and its inspiration and information-driven digital properties, including ThisOldHouse.com, streaming app, free ad-supported channels, podcasts (Clearstory and Ask This Old House), social platforms, popular YouTube channel, and Insider subscription club.
  • This Old House and Ask This Old House are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC.

Mevion Selected to Equip Proton Center in Southern China

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Mevion Medical Systems announced today that it has been selected to install a MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System with HYPERSCAN Pencil Beam Scanning (PBS) in a comprehensive hospital in Southern China.

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  • Mevion Medical Systems announced today that it has been selected to install a MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System with HYPERSCAN Pencil Beam Scanning (PBS) in a comprehensive hospital in Southern China.
  • The MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System's leading-edge clinical capabilities, combined with its compact, affordable design, and industry-leading ramp-up time, have changed the landscape of proton therapy.
  • We are proud to be selected to equip a new proton center in Southern China, said Tina Yu, Ph.D., CEO and President of Mevion Medical Systems.
  • Mevions flagship product, the MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System with HYPERSCAN pencil beam scanning, is the worlds smallest proton therapy system that eliminates the obstacles of size, complexity, and cost that exists with other proton therapy systems.

Falcon's Beyond Partners with Moonbug Entertainment to Expand CoComelon and Blippi Brands into Immersive Entertainment

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Beyond each portal, guests begin a self-guided journey of exploration, interaction, and learning with beloved characters and enriching environments.

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  • Beyond each portal, guests begin a self-guided journey of exploration, interaction, and learning with beloved characters and enriching environments.
  • Also in development is exclusive co-branded merchandise featuring CoComelon and Blippi, and the Curiosity Playground brand.
  • CoComelon and Blippijoin other previously announced children's brands to be featured at Curiosity Playground, including several iconic shows that air on PBS KIDS.
  • Moonbug Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company behind some of the most popular kids' titles in the world.

3Pillar Global Expands Client Base into Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

FAIRFAX, Va., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Pillar Global ("3Pillar"), a global developer of cutting-edge digital products and a leader in digital innovation strategy, today announced the launch of a new portfolio in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI). Led by SVP Ken Kritz, the portfolio is being launched in response to increased demand from BFSI companies for digital transformation advisory services and full lifecycle product development.  "Companies in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance are facing unprecedented headwinds today, from geopolitical instability abroad to soaring inflation at home," said 3Pillar Global CEO David DeWolf. "I'm excited to have Ken Kritz leading our dedicated BFSI teams, which are already helping companies meet their digital transformation challenges. His experience accelerating digital transformation and product development make him the perfect fit to help guide BFSI companies through these turbulent times. "

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  • "Companies in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance are facing unprecedented headwinds today, from geopolitical instability abroad to soaring inflation at home," said 3Pillar Global CEO David DeWolf.
  • "Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance companies are already going through massive digital transformation," said Ken Kritz.
  • For more information on 3Pillar Global and their work building software products for digitally-transforming businesses, please visit www.3pillarglobal.com .
  • 3Pillar Global builds breakthrough software products that power cutting-edge digital transformations and define the next generation of digital business.

Falcon's Beyond Unveils Signature Retail, Dining & Entertainment Destination: Falcon's Central

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Falcon's Beyond Global, LLC, a trailblazing, global entertainment company that specializes in intellectual property (IP) creation and expansion, today announced details of the first of its new signature destinations merging retail, dining, and entertainment. Falcon's Central connects guests with world-renowned brands through a multitude of entertainment experiences, amenities, content, and merchandise. These extensive complexes will reside at the epicenters of destination resorts that are owned and operated by Falcon's Beyond.

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  • Falcon's Central connects guests with world-renowned brands through a multitude of entertainment experiences, amenities, content, and merchandise.
  • Upon entering the venue, guestsencounter four portals offering immersive experiences and attractions based on Falcon's Curiosity Spectrum science, technology, arts, and nature.
  • Beyond each portal, guests begin a self-guided journey of exploration, interaction, and learning with beloved characters and enriching environments.
  • Following its Punta Cana debut, Falcon's Central will then roll out to future locations where Falcon's will operate destination resorts.

NEWEST OCEAN SHIP IN VIKING'S AWARD-WINNING FLEET NAMED BY THE COUNTESS OF CARNARVON OF HIGHCLERE CASTLE

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today named its newest identical ocean ship, the Viking Mars®, during a private ceremony in Valletta, Malta. As part of the event, the ship's ceremonial godmother Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the Countess of Carnarvon, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—a naval tradition that dates back thousands of years. This week the new ship will begin her maiden season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and Northern Europe, before repositioning at the end of the year for voyages around Australia and New Zealand.

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  • "It is always a proud day when we welcome a new sister ship to our fleet.
  • We are very grateful that Lady Carnarvon has honored us by serving as godmother of our newest ocean ship."
  • Lady Carnarvon offered her blessing for the ship via video from Highclere Castle, and a bottle of Norwegian aquavit was smashed on the ship's hull.
  • Lady Carnarvon has also welcomed viewers to Highclere Castle on Viking's award-winning enrichment channel, Viking.TV ( www.viking.tv ).