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Introducing Club Storica: A Journey Through Armenian Wine Culture

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. based importer Storica Wines is proud to announce the launch of Club Storica, an exclusive membership program designed to take adventurous enthusiasts on an extraordinary tasting journey through the vibrant world of Armenian wine.

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  • U.S. based importer Storica Wines is proud to announce the launch of Club Storica, an exclusive membership program designed to take adventurous enthusiasts on an extraordinary tasting journey through the vibrant world of Armenian wine.
  • BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. based importer Storica Wines is proud to announce the launch of Club Storica, an exclusive membership program designed to take adventurous enthusiasts on an extraordinary tasting journey through the vibrant world of Armenian wine.
  • Now in the midst of a remarkable wine renaissance, Storica is proud to celebrate this legacy and renewal by offering an unparalleled wine experience that showcases the very best of Armenian wine culture.
  • Educational Resources: Enhance wine knowledge with informative tasting notes, pairing suggestions, and stories about Armenian winemaking heritage.

Sommelier Education Undergoes Transformation: SOMM Annual Report Reveals Surprising Trends and Challenges for the 21st Century

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Monday, May 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOMM , a leading sommelier education authority, has released its annual review of sommelier education with insights from top sommeliers, wine educators, and winemakers nationwide.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOMM , a leading sommelier education authority, has released its annual review of sommelier education with insights from top sommeliers, wine educators, and winemakers nationwide.
  • In 2023, SOMM received 1148 experts serving as sommelier judges for the report.
  • This comprehensive view of the sommelier trade in the 21st century reveals some surprising trends and challenges.
  • The SOMM report provides a unique and insightful view into the world of sommeliers, their education, and certification.

Sommelier Student of the Year Announced for 2023

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Kraemer has been named the winner of the Sommelier Student of the Year Award for 2023.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Kraemer has been named the winner of the Sommelier Student of the Year Award for 2023.
  • Kraemer, an Advanced Sommelier student at the Wine School of Philadelphia, was recognized for his exceptional achievements over the past school year.
  • Since then, Kraemer has completed his coursework for his Advanced Sommelier pin and is now working towards his Master pin.
  • The Wine School of Philadelphia has shared details about the selection process for the Sommelier Student of the Year Award.

CuriosityStream Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI), a global factual entertainment company, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

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  • CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI), a global factual entertainment company, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
  • CuriosityStream expects the following for the first quarter of 2023:
    CuriosityStream will host a Q&A conference call today to discuss the Company's Q4 and full year 2022 results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time).
  • A live audio webcast of the call will be available on the CuriosityStream Investor Relations website at https://investors.curiositystream.com .
  • An audio replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks following the call on the CuriosityStream Investor Relations website at https://investors.curiositystream.com .

FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE UNVEILS 2023 STAR AWARDS

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas—today unveiled its 2023 Star Awards, including its inaugural ocean cruise ratings. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas—today unveiled its 2023 Star Awards, including its inaugural ocean cruise ratings.
  • Here are some highlights from the 2023 winners:
    FTG announced its first-ever ocean cruise ratings with five ships.
  • "Travel is in an incredible position for continued growth, as people prioritize authentic, in-person experiences," said Amanda Frasier, President of Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide.
  • Connect with Forbes Travel Guide:

Aegis Trust Announces Landmark Partnership with Cosmos Network

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Friday, December 9, 2022

PIERRE, S.D., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Trust, one of the leading digital asset qualified custodians in the U.S. offering client-centric technology infrastructure and regulatory compliant solutions, announced today its support of the Cosmos Network and its ecosystem by custodying the treasury assets of its protocols. With this news, the company is building on its existing relationship by working with a wide range of Cosmos' key protocols as the custodian for the respective assets, in addition to continuing its support of custody and staking.

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  • "As we continue to see distributed ledgers mature, custodians are going to take on a more prominent role in terms of ensuring trust for all stakeholders," said Serra Wei, CEO and Founder of Aegis Trust.
  • Aegis Trust is a licensed and insured digital and traditional asset custodian that provides institutional-grade, one-stop blockchain based custodial solutions.
  • Aegis services clients all over the globe through Aegis Trust Company, a South Dakota trust charter in the US, as well as Aegis Custody, a trust company service provider in Hong Kong, ensuring commitment to its clients across any timezone.
  • By leveraging its ecosystem infrastructure connectivity, Aegis offers leading-edge products and a wide range of digital asset custody and staking protocols.

Curiosity’s “Smart Bundle” To Add Da Vinci Kids

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Factual entertainment media company Curiosity (Nasdaq: CURI) and global edtech firm Macademia today announced a partnership that adds the Da Vinci Kids educational streaming and interactive learning platform to Curiositys Smart Bundle .

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  • Factual entertainment media company Curiosity (Nasdaq: CURI) and global edtech firm Macademia today announced a partnership that adds the Da Vinci Kids educational streaming and interactive learning platform to Curiositys Smart Bundle .
  • We are excited to welcome Da Vinci Kids into the best collection of mind-expanding subscription services in the world, said Devin Emery, Curiositys Chief Strategy Officer.
  • From the Curiosity Kids collection, plus family-friendly viewing across all the bundled services and now the best-in-class programming from Da Vinci Kids, the Smart Bundle has more value and smart entertainment options for families than ever before.
  • Da Vinci Kids is slated to launch in Curiositys Smart Bundle later this summer.

Sommelier Announces $3.5M in Series Seed Round to Build a New Coprocessor for Ethereum's World Computer

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

"Sommelier's protocol unlocks the ability to augment Ethereum transaction computation and execution as a co-processor works to help the main CPU in a computer.

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  • "Sommelier's protocol unlocks the ability to augment Ethereum transaction computation and execution as a co-processor works to help the main CPU in a computer.
  • Sommelier programmatically routes DeFi liquidity around the entire Ethereum network in ways that massively improve the experience for developers and liquidity providers.
  • With Sommelier, LPs can detect and automatically significantly reduce the risk of impermanent loss and more effectively capture returns across any Ethereum DeFi exchange or application.
  • Without Sommelier, LPs are simply unable to monitor and execute effectively in such a massive surface area" said Zaki Marian, co-founder, Sommelier.

Cellar Ventures, Inc. adds Master Sommelier Steven Poe to its Board of Advisors

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Poe brings more than 20-years of experience as a Sommelier and Wine Educator to the CELLR community,which will benefit from his strong background and commitment to wine education.

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  • Poe brings more than 20-years of experience as a Sommelier and Wine Educator to the CELLR community,which will benefit from his strong background and commitment to wine education.
  • Poe was inducted into the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2008, an accomplishment that has only been achieved by approximately 160 people.
  • Poe currently serves as the Sommelier for the Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach, California, a position he has held for the past 13 years.
  • We are off to a great start with CELLR and Cellar Ventures and we felt the time was right to add an individual of Steves caliber to our Board of Advisors.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants Announces Winners of Ten Scholarships Awarded to Black American Wine Professionals

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, a lifestyle brand centered around food and wine, has selected their 2020 Black American wine professional scholars.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, a lifestyle brand centered around food and wine, has selected their 2020 Black American wine professional scholars.
  • Ten outstanding recipients, chosen by The Somm Foundation , will be awarded with $1000 to assist them on their wine education journey.
  • Funded by Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, the scholarship program enables Black Americans an opportunity to further their education in wine, despite their current level.
  • Tim McEnery, Founder and CEO of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants says, "We are excited for the ten scholars and how they may help shape the wine industry.