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CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR ROBERT VINCENT JOINS FORCES WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO HELP FOSTER EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY DURING "READ ACROSS AMERICA"

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Friday, March 1, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking grassroots efforts to build a meaningful relationship between children and reading, Robert Vincent, author and illustrator of the children's book "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster) is partnering with elementary schools throughout the U.S. by reading his picture book to students (in-person and virtually) to inspire kids to read during "Read Across America" and "National Reading Month" held in March. He will also be donating his book to libraries in those schools.

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  • He will also be donating his book to libraries in those schools.
  • Reading out loud to kids early in childhood can help establish strong literacy and language skills as well as prepare them for academic success, help develop social-emotional learning, and become better readers.
  • "WorldSpeak multilingual community of international families is honored to have author and illustrator Robert Vincent read his children's book to the students," said Angelika Getmanchouk, WorldSpeak Head of School.
  • I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my book with schools across the U.S. to help encourage reading with an entertaining story."

SHARE THE LOVE: CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S & NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY WITH THE SWEETEST CHILDREN'S BOOK ABOUT LOVE & ANIMAL RESCUE

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- February is the month of love as it is a special time to celebrate with a friend, sweetheart, or pet. Whether it is Valentine's Day (February 14) or National Love Your Pet Day (February 20), the perfect gift to celebrate these occasions is just a click away.  The acclaimed children's book "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster) written and illustrated by Robert Vincent makes a cherish gift for kids, adults, and animal lovers alike. Available online at Amazon, bn.com, target.com, and at the book's website, maxbuckles.com, as well as select locations (MSRP $17.99 in hardcover), "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" captures the essence of love, compassion, and hope as it explores the adoption journey and humorous antics of Max the cat who ultimately finds a new home and family.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- February is the month of love as it is a special time to celebrate with a friend, sweetheart, or pet.
  • Whether it is Valentine's Day (February 14) or National Love Your Pet Day (February 20), the perfect gift to celebrate these occasions is just a click away.
  • As told through the journey of Max the cat, this is a story about self-identity, acceptance, animal rescue, and adoption.
  • "February is a month dedicated for love and acceptance, which is the epitome of this book," said Vincent.

AWESOME FUN FIND & LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY GIFT/STOCKING-STUFFER FOR KIDS: HEART-WARMING CHILDREN'S BOOK ABOUT KINDNESS, ANIMAL RESCUE & LOVE

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As holiday delivery deadlines are fast approaching, there is still time to find that special gift to warm children's hearts this joyous season. "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster) written and illustrated by Robert Vincent makes the perfect wrapped surprise for stocking-stuffers or gift exchanges. Available online at Amazon, bn.com, target.com, and at the book's website, maxbuckles.com, as well as select locations (MSRP $17.99 in hardcover), "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" is a must-have literary treat. Accented with vibrant illustrations from cover to cover, this charming page-turner explores the exciting adoption journey of a loveable cat named Max as he searches for his identity and receives unconditional love.

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  • As told through the journey of Max the cat, this is a story about self-identity, acceptance, animal rescue, and adoption.
  • The illustrations are colorful, and the themes of navigating one's path, what it means to belong … are heartfelt and well-developed.
  • I laughed at some of Max's antics, as did my five-year-old niece, proving just how universal this book is.
  • To learn more, visit www.maxbuckles.com or explore the following hashtags: #maxbuckles, #maxbucklesbooks, #maxthecat, #readenjoysharemax and #fromthepocketofanovercoat.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority plants Mini Forest in collaboration with Canadian Geographic and the Network of Nature

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Monday, September 25, 2023

The event will take place on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, from 10 AM – 2 PM, at 8 Oakvale Avenue, Toronto ON.

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  • The event will take place on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, from 10 AM – 2 PM, at 8 Oakvale Avenue, Toronto ON.
  • The mini forest will be planted together with participation from The Pocket Community Association (PCA), local residents of The Pocket, broader City of Toronto residents, and local stakeholders.
  • "Canadian Geographic is supporting the Mini Forest project because we have mapped the effect of climate change on Canadian forests over the past 100 years.
  • Mini forests are communities of native trees and shrubs planted tightly together in a technique modelled after the Miyawaki Forest method.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Philanthropic Partners Announce $50 Million in New Campaign to Support Haiti

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, at the Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation announced a $30 million, three-year Commitment to Action to invest in local efforts to advance opportunities for Haitian children, families and communities. Several other funders – including the Digicel Foundation, Dunn Family Charitable Foundation, and Porticus – also made commitments totaling another $20 million collectively. The commitments are part of Pockets of Hope, a new $90 million campaign created by the Kellogg Foundation and partners to catalyze philanthropic support for community-led education, health, economic security and other game-changing initiatives in Haiti.

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  • Kellogg Foundation as part of the Pockets of Hope campaign, which aims to generate $90 million for education, health and economic development initiatives in Haiti over the next three years.
  • The commitments are part of Pockets of Hope, a new $90 million campaign created by the Kellogg Foundation and partners to catalyze philanthropic support for community-led education, health, economic security and other game-changing initiatives in Haiti.
  • There has been a significant decline in philanthropic support for Haiti in recent years at a time when the need has dramatically increased.
  • This campaign is reminding people that Haiti still needs help and also that there is hope for Haiti.

GoTab Introduces the Pocket POS to Streamline Tableside Service and Enhance Operations

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GoTab, a leading hospitality commerce platform, today announced the launch of its Pocket Point-of-Sale (POS), an all-in-one, pocket-sized ordering and payment device designed for busy servers on the go.

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  • With a larger screen, longer battery life and smaller build than virtually any other mobile POS on the market, GoTab's Pocket POS maximizes utility and embraces on-demand service for a guest-centric experience, no wait time or clunky hardware required.
  • "Restaurants shouldn't have to choose between staying busy or delivering a great guest experience," said Tim McLaughlin, Co-Founder & CEO at GoTab.
  • Leveraging the Pocket POS, operators are empowered to mitigate errors, reduce costs, grow revenue and enable a frictionless guest and team member experience.
  • To learn more about GoTab and its Pocket POS, please visit https://gotab.com/demo-request or stop by Booth #265 at FSTEC on September 13-15 for a live demonstration.

Pocket Planet to revitalise Oxford Street with million-plus visitor-per-year immersive experiential attraction

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leisure experience developer Pocket Planet announces today the details of a unique new immersive experiential attraction for London, set to attract over a million visitors per year and to support the revitalization of Oxford Street. Pocket Planet is building an innovative visitor and retail experience offering Londoners, visitors and tourists of all ages and nationalities affordable and inclusive access to an immersive journey, featuring small scale, but very large model landscapes of UK landmarks, London itself and a selection of scenes from around the world.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leisure experience developer Pocket Planet announces today the details of a unique new immersive experiential attraction for London, set to attract over a million visitors per year and to support the revitalization of Oxford Street.
  • Pocket Planet will be a premier 30,000 square-foot experiential attraction, located at 500 Oxford Street, with a passing footfall of over 150 million per year.
  • "Our plan for Pocket Planet is for it to become the UK's largest indoor miniature world and London's favourite attraction," says Mark Vlassopulos, CEO of Pocket Planet.
  • ft.) will open in Spring 2024 and the Pocket Planet exhibit will open in early 2025.

Pocket FM elevates Anurag Sharma to Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

LEWES, Del., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Audio Series platform Pocket FM has today announced the appointment of Anurag Sharma as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • LEWES, Del., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Audio Series platform Pocket FM has today announced the appointment of Anurag Sharma as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • He was previously Vice President - Finance at Pocket FM and has been a key driving force behind the company's financial health, fundraising, operational efficiency and driving strategic partnerships.
  • In his new role, he will assume overall responsibility for Pocket FM's financial operations, playing a crucial role in shaping the company's financial strategy and driving its execution.
  • While expressing his excitement about his new role, Anurag Sharma, CFO, Pocket FM, said, "We have made remarkable progress over the past couple of years and driven exponential growth.

Magmic To Discuss ChatGPT Integration In Scattergories Mobile Game At ‘Pocket Gamer Connects’

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Award-winning mobile game developer, Magmic announced today that they have been invited to participate in Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto to discuss the recent integration of ChatGPT into its popular ‘Hasbro’s Scattergories’ mobile game.

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  • Award-winning mobile game developer, Magmic announced today that they have been invited to participate in Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto to discuss the recent integration of ChatGPT into its popular ‘Hasbro’s Scattergories’ mobile game.
  • This latest update to the official Scattergories Mobile App, integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT was announced in May 2023 with new insights and data recorded since the integration.
  • You can ask it questions and give it creative prompts to generate anything from short stories to enhancing game question and answer databases as seen with the Scattergories integration.
  • We will continue to test the ChatGPT integration and plan to continue with it and incorporate it into our entire portfolio of hundreds of mobile games based on the success with Scattergories,” said Magmic Co-Founder and CTO Joshua Ostrowalker.

ADLINK Works with NVIDIA to Unleash Next-Level Edge Transformations during COMPUTEX 2023

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Summary:

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  • Pioneering Edge Solutions for Professional Graphics, Smart Manufacturing, and Healthcare
    ADLINK, a Preferred member of the NVIDIA Partner Network, elevates vertical edge solutions during COMPUTEX 2023.
  • ADLINK's smart cameras and platforms based on NVIDIA Jetson™ modules for edge AI and robotics upgrade smart manufacturing solutions.
  • ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing and Preferred member of the NVIDIA Partner Network, is unlocking new possibilities in diverse vertical markets during COMPUTEX 2023.
  • ADLINK also reminds fellow COMPUTEX participants to not miss out on the valuable insights shared by NVIDIA CEO and founder Jensen Huang during the COMPUTEX 2023 keynote.