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Peter Island Resort, A Treasured Caribbean Private Island Hideaway, Opens In 2024 Transformed To A New Level Of Luxury

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands is pleased to announce the opening of its rebuilt and re-envisioned luxury private island in 2024. One of the Caribbean's most anticipated re-openings since the property closures from the Virgin Islands' 2017 hurricane season, Peter Island Resort has been undergoing its transformation for over six years. Its evolution includes brand new and upgraded accommodations and new state-of-the-art facilities. What remains the same is the resort's relaxed luxury setting, personalized service, five stellar beaches and hundreds of acres of unspoiled tropical island.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands is pleased to announce the opening of its rebuilt and re-envisioned luxury private island in 2024.
  • "After over six years, we are excited to raise the curtain on Peter Island Resort's transformation to a new level of luxury," states David Van Andel, President, Peter Island Resort.
  • "After over six years, we are excited to raise the curtain on Peter Island Resort's transformation to a new level of luxury," states David Van Andel, President, Peter Island Resort.
  • For generations we have been honored stewards of Peter Island and we look forward to sharing our revitalized Caribbean treasure once again in 2024."

Student Showcase to Celebrate National School Choice Week, Highlight Strengths of School Communities

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Monday, January 15, 2024
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BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As schools across the nation celebrate their successes during National School Choice Week (Jan. 21-27, 2024), an inaugural school choice celebration in Baton Rouge on Saturday, Jan. 20 will honor educational champions and put students' talents on display.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As schools across the nation celebrate their successes during National School Choice Week (Jan. 21-27, 2024), an inaugural school choice celebration in Baton Rouge on Saturday, Jan. 20 will honor educational champions and put students' talents on display.
  • The student showcase — which will be the largest celebration of choice in Louisiana for the Week — will take place 7-8:30 p.m. at the Manship Theater.
  • National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and homeschooling.
  • The Week is a project of the nonpartisan, nonpolitical National School Choice Awareness Foundation.

Gray Television Will Bring Ten New Orleans Pelicans Games To Leading Local Broadcast Television Stations

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Monday, January 1, 2024
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New Orleans, Jan. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) and the New Orleans Pelicans jointly announced that they have reached an innovative new sports rights deal that will make ten of the Pelicans games during the 2023-24 NBA season available to fans on leading local television stations serving audiences throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

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  • New Orleans, Jan. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) and the New Orleans Pelicans jointly announced that they have reached an innovative new sports rights deal that will make ten of the Pelicans games during the 2023-24 NBA season available to fans on leading local television stations serving audiences throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
  • The new distribution agreement with Gray will make Pelicans games available to more than three million households across three states.
  • In addition, Gray will simulcast these games on Louisiana television stations in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Alexandria.
  • The games listed below will air on Gray stations starting January 12, 2024:

Planet Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2024

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Third quarter gross margin was 47%, compared to 50% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023.

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  • Third quarter gross margin was 47%, compared to 50% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023.
  • Third quarter Non-GAAP Gross Margin(1) was 52%, compared to 54% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023.
  • (1) Please see “Planet’s Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a discussion on how Planet calculates the non-GAAP financial measures presented herein.
  • The actual amount of these expenses during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2024 will have a significant impact on Planet’s future GAAP financial results.

RAVE Computer showcases new Varjo XR-4 headset in stunning new collaborative demo at I/ITSEC, the World's Largest Modeling, Simulation and Training Event

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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The collaboration combines the latest technologies from RAVE Computer, Varjo, and NVIDIA – three industry leaders in immersive technology.

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  • The collaboration combines the latest technologies from RAVE Computer, Varjo, and NVIDIA – three industry leaders in immersive technology.
  • “RAVE Computer’s collaboration with Varjo and NVIDIA reflects our dedication to advancing training and simulation in the defense industry,” shared Stacey Ferguson, President and Owner of RAVE Computer.
  • RAVE Computer is the only Varjo Reseller to have an XR-4 demo available during I/ITSEC.
  • “When launching the XR-4, Varjo chose RAVE’s RenderBEAST workstation for the best possible experience.” John Burwell, Global Head of Simulation and Training, Varjo.

Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy: It’s Our Best Performance Ever!

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy ( LAVCA ), an online public school offering individualized and flexible education to students grades K-12 is proud to highlight its best academic performance ever.

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  • Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy ( LAVCA ), an online public school offering individualized and flexible education to students grades K-12 is proud to highlight its best academic performance ever.
  • LAVCA has shown incredible growth according to the School Performance Scores (SPS) released by the Louisiana Department of Education for 2023.
  • Our school’s increasing performance grade is a reflection of our students, families, teachers, and staff,” says Danielle Scott, Executive Director.
  • I am proud to be a Pelican Parent!”
    For more information about Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy, visit https://lavca.k12.com/ .

Planet Launches First Pelican Tech Demonstration and 36 SuperDoves with SpaceX

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Saturday, November 11, 2023
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The Planet team has successfully made contact with each satellite and started its commissioning process.

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  • The Planet team has successfully made contact with each satellite and started its commissioning process.
  • Over time, the Pelican constellation is expected to offer a more capable and cost-effective upgrade to the Company’s current high-resolution satellites, the SkySats.
  • These learnings will be critical to both the Pelican and Tanager missions.”
    Planet launches a number of SuperDoves each year in order to replenish its on-orbit medium resolution fleet with the latest technology and hardware.
  • The 36 SuperDoves launched today, Planet’s Flock 4Q, have started their automated commissioning process and are expected to begin collecting imagery in the coming days.

Gayle Benson Makes Historic Donation for New Home for Ochsner Children's Hospital

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ochsner Health announces plans for The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children's Hospital, made possible through a transformational gift from Mrs. Gayle Benson.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ochsner Health announces plans for The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children's Hospital, made possible through a transformational gift from Mrs. Gayle Benson.
  • "I am truly humbled to announce today The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children's Hospital," said Gayle Benson, New Orleans Saints Owner and Pelicans Governor.
  • Ochsner has become a national healthcare leader and destination for patients seeking medical care in virtually every discipline.
  • The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children's Hospital is designed to have a child-friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with colorful and engaging decor, age-appropriate accommodations, and an efficient, easy-to-navigate layout.

Planet to Launch Pelican Tech Demonstration and 36 SuperDoves with SpaceX

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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SpaceX’s launch window will open at 10:49 a.m. PT and you can watch the launch live at this link .

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  • SpaceX’s launch window will open at 10:49 a.m. PT and you can watch the launch live at this link .
  • Designed and built in-house by Planet, Pelican-1 is a technology demonstration satellite whose mission objective is to validate the design and operations of Planet’s common bus platform.
  • This platform will host Planet’s next generation of imaging sensors, to be deployed as part of the Pelican and Tanager constellations.
  • Planet has launched over 500 of its flagship Dove-series satellites since 2013, capturing a rich archive of change on Earth.

Pelican Launches Adventure Case Series

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Products, Inc., a global leader in rugged, mission-critical protective cases, coolers, outdoor accessories, and temperature-controlled packaging, announced today the release of the Adventure case series. These durable cases are portable and versatile to store gear for a variety of activities.

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  • Journey anywhere with this durable, portable,
    TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Products, Inc., a global leader in rugged, mission-critical protective cases, coolers, outdoor accessories, and temperature-controlled packaging, announced today the release of the Adventure case series.
  • Adventure cases are an ideal solution to keep your clothing, tools, and valuables dry and dust-free.
  • The Adventure cases are engineered for durability with rotomolded construction.
  • Whether camping in the mountains, off-roading in the desert, or fishing on the lake, transport gear with the Adventure cases.