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American kids don't know about Dec. 7, 1941. 9-year-old boy determined to make sure they do by raising $100,000 to Remember the Heroes of the Pearl Harbor Attack

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Monday, December 5, 2022

RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The way America honors its heroes is pitiful. It seems no one cares, or they've forgotten, especially young people. A 4th grader in North Carolina is on a mission to change this.

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  • For 9-year-old Harrison Johnson, December 7, 1941, is a date that stands as a symbol of American grit and resilience.
  • While researching a class history project, Johnson was in awe as he read about the 2,403 American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
  • Upon his return home, Harrison announced that he was raising money to benefit the Pearl Harbor Memorial.
  • "I am on a mission to raise $100,000 to help us remember the heroes of the attack on Pearl Harbor," Johnson said.

NASA Sets Coverage of Orion's Historic Moon Mission Return, Splashdown

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Friday, December 2, 2022

NASA will provide live coverage on NASA Television, the agency's website , and the NASA app .

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  • NASA will provide live coverage on NASA Television, the agency's website , and the NASA app .
  • Return lunar flyby coverage will begin at 9 a.m. EST Monday, Dec. 5.
  • Live coverage as Mission Control, Houston, monitors the spacecraft's entry, descent, and splashdown off the coast of San Diego will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11.
  • https://sandiegoairandspace.org/ Following the lunar flyby Dec. 5, NASA will host a 5 p.m. news conference at Johnson.

Malaysian Investors take part in Indonesia Investment Forum in Penang

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Friday, December 2, 2022

PENANG, Malaysia, Dec 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - A total of 95 Malaysian investors took part in the Indonesia Investment Forum which was co-organized by the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) of Republic of Indonesia and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) Penang in Penang, Malaysia, Tuesday.

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  • PENANG, Malaysia, Dec 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - A total of 95 Malaysian investors took part in the Indonesia Investment Forum which was co-organized by the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) of Republic of Indonesia and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) Penang in Penang, Malaysia, Tuesday.
  • "Therefore, we have come here to directly meet and talk to the investors about the potentials," said Saribua.
  • Malaysia is among the top 10 investors in Indonesia, with investment over the last 5 years (2017-2021) reaching US$ 6.76 billion.
  • Penang was chosen as the location for the event because the city is a manufacturing hub in Malaysia, hosting Excellence in Industry 4.0 through which it is expected to increase awareness and interest of Malaysian investors in investment opportunities in Indonesia.

Esri Named a Leader in 2022 Climate Risk Analytics Report by Independent Research Firm

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Esri the global leader in GIS used by many Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide to improve these sustainability practiceshas been recognized by independent research firm Forrester in its report, The Forrester New Wave: Climate Risk Analytics, Q4 2022.

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  • Esri the global leader in GIS used by many Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide to improve these sustainability practiceshas been recognized by independent research firm Forrester in its report, The Forrester New Wave: Climate Risk Analytics, Q4 2022.
  • The Forrester report says Esri offers leading data visualization and advanced processing capabilities, and that Esris platform acts as a bridge between the weather data providers (NASA, NCAR, NOAA, etc.)
  • The report notes, "If you have physical assets that could be threatened by climate, Esri can bring the data and processes to bear to target operational resiliency opportunities.
  • With its pioneering commitment to geospatial information technology, Esri engineers the most innovative solutions for digital transformation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics.

MITRE Australia Announces Collaborations with University Partners to Accelerate Innovation

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

accords, MITRE Australia signed agreements with new collaboration partners to foster development of whole-of-nation solutions that strengthen the defense of Australia, as well as security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

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  • accords, MITRE Australia signed agreements with new collaboration partners to foster development of whole-of-nation solutions that strengthen the defense of Australia, as well as security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • The new agreements include the Australian National University, University of New South Wales (UNSW), University of Adelaide, and Flinders University.
  • Professor Keith Nugent, deputy vice chancellor, research & innovation, The Australian National University, said, We welcome MITRE to Australia and look forward to working together to forge new engagements with the U.S. as partners under the AUKUS agreement.
  • In March 2022, MITRE established its first international applied research center The MITRE Center for Information Integrity & Defense within Lot Fourteen in Adelaide, South Australia.

NOW OPEN: Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico, Welcomes Guests to the Brand's First Adult-Only Luxury Tented Resort in the Americas

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

PUNTA MITA, Mexico, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A luxury tented resort as unique as nature itself, Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico is now welcoming guests to a world where the deep, green jungle is the backdrop for a profoundly personalized retreat.

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  • All building forms, interior designs, and guest experiences tie back to a natural phenomenon, creating a resort concept that is fully derived from nature.
  • Naviva blurs the border between the natural and manmade worlds with 15 luxury tents that are designed to be at one with the surrounding jungle.
  • Naviva guests also enjoy full access to the adjacent Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita , located five minutes away.
  • Be Among the First to Experience Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort: To book a stay at Naviva, call +52329291 6100 or reserve online .

Courtyard by Marriott Mazatlán Beach Resort Debuts as the First Courtyard Resort in Mexico

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

MAZATLN, Mexico, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Courtyard by Marriott, the brand with the largest global footprint in Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, announced today the opening of the new Courtyard By Marriott Mazatlan Beach Resort , making it the first Courtyard resort to open its doors in Mexico.

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  • MAZATLN, Mexico, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Courtyard by Marriott, the brand with the largest global footprint in Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, announced today the opening of the new Courtyard By Marriott Mazatlan Beach Resort , making it the first Courtyard resort to open its doors in Mexico.
  • "We are proud to welcome national and international travelers to our new resort, with an enriching experience inspired by the exhilarating city of Mazatln," said Juan Pablo Colmenero, General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Mazatln Beach Resort.
  • Courtyard by Marriott Mazatln Beach Resort's modern facilities and exceptional service will make it a favorite place for visitors to the country's northern coast.
  • Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques.

BlackPoint IT Services Acquires Agility Communications Group

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

KENT, Wash., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlackPoint IT Services announces the acquisition of Agility Communications Group, an industry recognized leader in the Telecommunications space.

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  • BlackPoint IT Services acquires Agility Communications Group to deliver end-to-end IT services and telecommunications with even greater capabilities to support their clientele across the United States, along with their branch offices in Asia and Europe.
  • KENT, Wash., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlackPoint IT Services announces the acquisition of Agility Communications Group, an industry recognized leader in the Telecommunications space.
  • BlackPoint and Agility share a long commitment to industry-leading Telecommunications, Managed services, and Cloud offerings.
  • Agility, which is known for delivering unparalleled telecommunications services, helps organizations amplify their business communications experience.

CenExel CNS Opens Center in Los Alamitos, California

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Los Alamitos, California, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CenExel CNS announces the grand opening of the newest clinical research facility in Los Alamitos, California.

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  • Los Alamitos, California, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CenExel CNS announces the grand opening of the newest clinical research facility in Los Alamitos, California.
  • CenExel CNS has been operating clinical research centers in the area since 2000, and this site will be the largest, with 20,000+ square feet, more than 80 beds, and state-of-the-art equipment throughout.
  • The CenExel CNS Los Alamitos site will be led by Chief Clinical Officer David Walling, PhD, and Chief Operating Officer Dalia Botros, MD.
  • The CenExel Centers of Excellence deliver the engagement, expertise, and results to ensure that their clients achieve their clinical research goals.

Nu Skin's ageLOC LumiSpa iO Named a "New Product of the Year" in the 2022 BIG Awards

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

PROVO, Utah, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS), a global beauty and wellness leader,today announced that Business Intelligence Group (BIG) named ageLOC LumiSpa iOa winner of a 2022 "New Product of the Year" award.

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  • PROVO, Utah, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS), a global beauty and wellness leader,today announced that Business Intelligence Group (BIG) named ageLOC LumiSpa iOa winner of a 2022 "New Product of the Year" award.
  • "The new LumiSpa iO connects to the Nu Skin Vera app to offer customized treatment options, intelligent coaching, a selfie timeline, skincare routine tracking and more."
  • Organizations from across the world submitted their recent innovations for consideration in the 2022 BIG Awards for Business.
  • The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation also strives to improve children's health, education and economic circumstances throughout the world.