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Epidemic Sound Signs Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Jordin Sparks

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epidemic Sound, the market-leading music licensing company, announced today that it has signed the Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks to its esteemed artist roster.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epidemic Sound, the market-leading music licensing company, announced today that it has signed the Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks to its esteemed artist roster.
  • Sparks will be working in collaboration with Epidemic Sound's expert in-house team, which includes Grammy-award-winning and nominated musicians, producers, and A&Rs.
  • Epidemic Sound will amplify Sparks' artistry on a global scale, making the tracks available to its worldwide community of content creators and distributing them on all major digital streaming platforms (DSPs).
  • Jordin Sparks, U.S. singer-songwriter, said: "I'm excited for this new partnership with Epidemic Sound.

CUMBERLAND ADVISORS ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cumberland Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisory firm announced board and executive leadership changes as part of its overall succession plan. Financial industry veteran David E. Sparks has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors. Co-Founder David R. Kotok will remain Chief Investment Officer and a member of the board. John R. Mousseau will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Fixed Income and Matthew C. McAleer will assume the role of President and Director of Private Wealth.

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  • SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cumberland Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisory firm announced board and executive leadership changes as part of its overall succession plan.
  • Sparks joined the Board of Directors in 2018, and his association with Cumberland Advisors goes back more than 20 years.
  • Cumberland has been investing money in proprietary fixed income, equity, and balanced strategies for individuals, financial advisors, institutional and non-profit clients for 50 years.
  • David R. Kotok and Sheldon "Shep" Goldberg launched Cumberland Advisors in 1973, in Vineland, New Jersey with active management of bond portfolios.

Grammy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter, Actress JORDIN SPARKS GRACES THE COVER OF EBBY MAGAZINE OUT NOW! Jordin Sparks Reclaims Her Voice

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Friday, September 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the new issue, the former American Idol winner spoke exclusively to EBBY MAGAZINE Entertainment Editor TomAs Romero about her upcoming EP, what it's like to be an independent artist in today's music scene, what she learned from the legendary Whitney Houston and her unwavering passion for music!

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  • Jordin Sparks embarks on an exciting new phase of her career; the release of her new latest tracks, "Cool," "Bad Thoughts," and "Look Who's Laughing Now," swiftly sold out within two hours, showcasing her powerful vocals interwoven with an infectious beat.
  • These tracks are anthems of resilience and empowerment, resonating with fans worldwide.
  • This success heralds a new era in music engagement and spotlights the transformative potential of NFTs in reshaping the music industry.
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the new issue, the former American Idol winner spoke exclusively to EBBY MAGAZINE Entertainment Editor TomAs Romero

InnovAge Strengthens Board with Appointment of New Independent Director

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Sparks joins InnovAge’s Board as Sean Traynor of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe steps down.

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  • Sparks joins InnovAge’s Board as Sean Traynor of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe steps down.
  • The InnovAge team and Board thank Mr. Traynor for his service.
  • “We are thrilled to have her on our team.”
    “We are excited to welcome Teresa to the InnovAge Board,” said Patrick Blair, President and CEO.
  • She also serves as a board member and advisor to privately held, innovative healthcare companies; including Valtruis with a focus on advancing value-based care.

The First Information on the 'Player PFP' for the Web3 X Gaming Platform AKIVERSE is Released; Campaign to Win Priority Purchase Rights for PFP

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

ROAD TOWN, United British Virgin Islands, June 28, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - AKIVERSE INC. announces the partial release of sales information regarding the PFP (Profile-Picture) project on its Web3 x gaming platform, AKIVERSE.

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  • ROAD TOWN, United British Virgin Islands, June 28, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - AKIVERSE INC. announces the partial release of sales information regarding the PFP (Profile-Picture) project on its Web3 x gaming platform, AKIVERSE.
  • Additionally, a campaign to win priority purchase rights for PFPs will be held prior to the start of PFP sales.
  • Furthermore, a PV depicting the world view of the virtual world "AKIVERSE" has been released for the first time.
  • Gamers can imagine themselves as saviors in AKIVERSE, deeply immersed in the world and creating SPARKs with their gaming powers.

Thought Industries Bolsters Security Posture through Successful SOC 2® Type 2 Examination

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thought Industries, Inc, a leading external enterprise learning platform catering to client, partner, and professional training needs, announced today it has successfully completed its System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2® Type 2 examination on controls relevant to Security, Availability, and Confidentiality for its scalable enterprise learning management services.

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  • Thought Industries chose 360 Advanced, Inc., a licensed CPA firm, to perform the demanding third-party SOC examination.
  • BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thought Industries, Inc, a leading external enterprise learning platform catering to client, partner, and professional training needs, announced today it has successfully completed its System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2® Type 2 examination on controls relevant to Security, Availability, and Confidentiality for its scalable enterprise learning management services.
  • While Thought Industries has gone above and beyond by layering compliance solutions to give clients the confidence that their data is safe, the SOC 2® Type 2 examination demonstrates further their unwavering commitment to upholding security and integrity, according to Mary Sparks, VP of Information Security.
  • Thought Industries chose 360 Advanced, Inc., a licensed CPA firm, to perform the demanding third-party SOC examination.

Western Computer Announces Expert-Led Sessions at Community Summit 2023

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

OXNARD, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Western Computer, a Platinum Sponsor of the Microsoft Dynamics end-user focused Community Summit 2023, is excited to announce its participation in key sessions throughout the event. As a leading implementer of Microsoft Dynamics solutions, Western Computer's industry experts will lead discussions and share insights into some of the most critical areas in today's ERP and CRM landscape.

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  • Western Computer, a Platinum Sponsor of the Microsoft Dynamics end-user focused Community Summit 2023, is excited to announce its participation in key sessions throughout the event.
  • OXNARD, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Western Computer, a Platinum Sponsor of the Microsoft Dynamics end-user focused Community Summit 2023, is excited to announce its participation in key sessions throughout the event.
  • The Community Summit, being held October 15-20 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is an incredibly popular gathering of Microsoft users and partners where attendees can learn, network, and engage with the Microsoft community.
  • "We are thrilled to once again sponsor and actively support the end-user community by participating in the Community Summit 2023," said Katherine Turner-Lawrence, VP of Marketing at Western Computer.

CAE and New York City Department of Education Present Case Study on Innovative Periodic Performance-Based Assessment Program

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

New York City Public Schools is the largest school district in the country, serving 1.1 million students and 75,000 teachers in more than 1,800 schools.

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  • New York City Public Schools is the largest school district in the country, serving 1.1 million students and 75,000 teachers in more than 1,800 schools.
  • The decade-long collaboration includes a rich portfolio of baseline, benchmark, and end-of-year performance-based assessments for New York City students in grades 3-12.
  • CAE designs and develops performance tasks, scoring rubrics, and teacher scoring guides in subject areas including mathematics, science, English language arts, social studies, visual arts, and physical education.
  • These periodic assessments are designed to inform instruction to better prepare students for end-of-course assessments, college and careers.

Summer Forecast: As Temperatures Rise, Consumers Energy Fully Prepared to Meet Michigan's Energy Needs

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

JACKSON, Mich., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy announced today it is fully prepared to meet Michigan's energy needs as temperatures climb and air conditioners kick on this summer, adding a power plant to its fleet and continuing to accelerate Michigan's clean energy transition to meet the needs of nearly 2 million Michigan homes and businesses.

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  • JACKSON, Mich., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy announced today it is fully prepared to meet Michigan's energy needs as temperatures climb and air conditioners kick on this summer, adding a power plant to its fleet and continuing to accelerate Michigan's clean energy transition to meet the needs of nearly 2 million Michigan homes and businesses.
  • Consumers Energy is continuing the rollout of its Clean Energy Plan , closing all of its coal-burning power plants on one of the nation's most aggressive timeframes.
  • Consumers Energy is following through on its plan to add clean energy sources.
  • "Michiganders can feel confident that Consumers Energy will meet their needs this summer and for years into the future."

STANDARD INDUSTRIES APPOINTS BOB PATEL TO NEW POSITION OF PRESIDENT, STANDARD INDUSTRIES

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Industries, a privately held global industrial company operating in more than 80 countries with over 20,000 employees, today announced the appointment of Bob Patel, CEO of W. R. Grace & Co., to the newly created position of President, Standard Industries, reporting to co-CEOs David Millstone and David Winter. Standard also announced that veteran chemical industry executive Ed Sparks will succeed and report to Patel as CEO of Grace, effective immediately.

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  • Standard also announced that veteran chemical industry executive Ed Sparks will succeed and report to Patel as CEO of Grace, effective immediately.
  • Standard Building Solutions—which now comprises GAF, GAF Energy, BMI, Schiedel, SGI, and Siplast—is collectively the largest roofing and waterproofing company in the world.
  • In 2021, Standard launched Standard Performance Materials with the acquisition of Grace, a global leader in refining technologies and specialty chemicals.
  • Patel joined Standard Industries in January 2022 to lead Grace and help architect Standard's investment in the advanced materials space.