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New Documentary "Common Enemy" Reveals Devastating Environmental Impact Of Factory Farms On Small-Town America

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Humane League (THL) today releases Common Enemy, a gripping short documentary directed and written by filmmaker Adam Peditto, offering a look at the sobering consequences of factory farms, also known as concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFOs). As the number of American farms continues to decline and with 80 percent of domestic food production now controlled by a handful of major corporations, farmers, environmentalists, and animal welfare advocates find themselves united against one common enemy: industrialized animal agriculture.

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  • "Common Enemy examines the vibrant yet often-overlooked rural communities suffering at the hands of corporate factory farming.
  • "This short film brings to light issues of environmental justice, worker justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and animal welfare.
  • In Oklahoma, nearly 200 million animals are raised and slaughtered each year, nearly all in factory farms.
  • In a single year in the US alone, factory farms produce 1.4 billion tons of manure —five times the waste of the entire US human population.

The Open Wing Alliance Launches Heartless Hospitality Campaign Against Global Travel Leaders For Lacking Progress On Cage-Free Egg Commitments

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a coalition of 100 organizations in 72 countries across six continents, launches a global campaign against prominent hospitality brands falling behind on their global cage-free egg commitments. Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Louvre Hotel Group, and Meliá Hotels International were lauded years ago for pledging to remove cruel cages from their global supply chains but have since failed to report any meaningful progress on those commitments.

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  • NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a coalition of 100 organizations in 72 countries across six continents, launches a global campaign against prominent hospitality brands falling behind on their global cage-free egg commitments.
  • The Heartless Hospitality campaign highlights the glaring disparity between corporate pledges, transparency, and actual progress travel companies have made towards sourcing 100% cage-free eggs.
  • The Heartless Hospitality campaign follows the widespread release of a new animal welfare report: Fair and Fowl: Global Travel Edition .
  • For more information about the Open Wing Alliance, please visit OpenWingAlliance.org and follow along with the global cage-free movement @GlobalCageFree .

DVCon U.S. 2024 Announces Keynote Speakers & Panel Focused on Generative AI

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 Design and Verification Conference and Exhibition United States (DVCon U.S.), sponsored by Accellera Systems Initiative, announced today that there will be two keynote speakers for attendees this year as well as a panel focused on generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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  • GAINESVILLE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 Design and Verification Conference and Exhibition United States (DVCon U.S.), sponsored by Accellera Systems Initiative, announced today that there will be two keynote speakers for attendees this year as well as a panel focused on generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • DVCon U.S. 2024 will be held March 4-7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in San Jose, California.
  • The first keynote, “ Addressing the Evolving Landscape of Automotive SoCs ,” will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 1:30 pm.
  • ’” This panel invites participants to share and discuss their perspectives, experiences, insights, and apprehensions regarding the role of generative AI in verification.

Starlab Space Selects SpaceX's Starship for Historic Launch

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, today announced the selection of SpaceX to launch the Starlab commercial space station to low-Earth orbit (LEO).

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, today announced the selection of SpaceX to launch the Starlab commercial space station to low-Earth orbit (LEO).
  • Starship, SpaceX's fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond, will launch Starlab in a single mission prior to the decommissioning of the International Space Station.
  • "SpaceX's history of success and reliability led our team to select Starship to orbit Starlab," said Dylan Taylor, Chairman and CEO, Voyager Space.
  • Starlab Space recently announced a teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman and plans to collaborate with the European Space Agency .

Starlab Space Selects SpaceX's Starship for Historic Launch

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, today announced the selection of SpaceX to launch the Starlab commercial space station to low-Earth orbit (LEO).

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, today announced the selection of SpaceX to launch the Starlab commercial space station to low-Earth orbit (LEO).
  • Starship, SpaceX's fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond, will launch Starlab in a single mission prior to the decommissioning of the International Space Station.
  • "SpaceX's history of success and reliability led our team to select Starship to orbit Starlab," said Dylan Taylor, Chairman and CEO, Voyager Space.
  • Starlab Space recently announced a teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman and plans to collaborate with the European Space Agency .

Lumin Fitness Finalizes First Franchise Agreement with Major 13-Unit Deal

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumin Fitness, The World's Smartest Fitness Studio, announced today the signing of a 13-unit development deal with its first franchise partner, Verge Fit Holdings ("Verge"). This inaugural franchise agreement closely follows the brand's launch in late 2023 and outlines expansion plans for key Texas markets over the next three years including Austin, Houston and Dallas.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumin Fitness , The World's Smartest Fitness Studio, announced today the signing of a 13-unit development deal with its first franchise partner, Verge Fit Holdings ("Verge").
  • When we were introduced to Lumin Fitness, it immediately resonated with us.
  • Lumin Fitness is revolutionizing the boutique fitness industry with an AI-infused fitness concept that utilizes the latest advances in technology to deliver a gamified and hyper-personalized workout experience in a group fitness setting.
  • Those interested in growth opportunities with Lumin Fitness can learn more during a live webinar scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, at 7 p.m. CT.

DVCon U.S. 2024 Advance Program Available

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The advance program is available for the 2024 Design and Verification Conference and Exhibition United States (DVCon U.S.), sponsored by Accellera Systems Initiative.

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  • GAINESVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The advance program is available for the 2024 Design and Verification Conference and Exhibition United States (DVCon U.S.), sponsored by Accellera Systems Initiative.
  • DVCon U.S. will be held March 4-7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in San Jose, California.
  • “DVCon continues to be the must-attend conference for the practicing design and verification engineer,” stated Tom Fitzpatrick, DVCon U.S. 2024 General Chair.
  • “The Steering Committee has worked hard to put together a wide-ranging program of technical presentations that offer something for everyone,” Fitzpatrick continued.

Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Joins Starlab Space Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space , the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space (Voyager) and Airbus, today announced Jim Bridenstine will join the company's Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space , the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space (Voyager) and Airbus, today announced Jim Bridenstine will join the company's Board of Directors.
  • The former NASA Administrator will help guide Starlab Space as the company continues toward its vision of building a continuously crewed, free-flying space station.
  • "Airbus and Voyager are proud to welcome Jim Bridenstine to Starlab's Board of Directors.
  • Starlab Space also recently announced a teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman , collaboration with the European Space Agency , and two demonstration missions on the International Space Station.

MOD Pizza Appoints Beth Scott as Its New CEO, Welcoming the Restaurant & Hospitality Veteran

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Monday, January 8, 2024

MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”), the purpose-led, people-first, fast casual pizza pioneer, today announced Beth Scott has joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board.

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  • MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”), the purpose-led, people-first, fast casual pizza pioneer, today announced Beth Scott has joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board.
  • In his new role, Scott Svenson will remain fully committed to MOD with a focus on supporting Beth Scott and the leadership team, while also leading the Board.
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    Beth Scott joined MOD Pizza as CEO and a member of the Board.
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    Beth Scott comes to MOD as a people-first, visionary leader with over two decades of experience driving growth and improved customer experiences at leading restaurant and hospitality brands.

PRECISIO BIOTIX TO PRESENT AT BIOTECH SHOWCASE™ 2024 and BFC GLOBAL HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE

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Friday, January 5, 2024

DOVER, Del., Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Precisio Biotix today announced that it is presenting at both the BFC Global Healthcare Conference and Biotech Showcase™ 2024.

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  • DOVER, Del., Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Precisio Biotix today announced that it is presenting at both the BFC Global Healthcare Conference and Biotech Showcase™ 2024.
  • Mark Engel, Chairman and CEO will be presenting at both events: the BFC Global Healthcare Conference on January 7, 2024 at 4:00PM at the St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco, and the Biotech Showcase on January 8, 2024 at 3:15PM in the Franciscan C (Ballroom Level), Hilton Hotel, San Francisco.
  • Precisio Biotix creates novel lower cost precision biological antibacterials with a focus on lung and skin infections.
  • Mark stated that he is delighted to be presenting at these events since, "Precisio has made considerable progress in 2023.