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Big News in the City of Big Shoulders as Scientology Church Opens on Printer's Row

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Monday, March 4, 2024

CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On an unseasonably mild March Chicago day, just a few blocks from Lake Michigan and four blocks from the city center, a crowd of thousands, including local dignitaries, jubilantly welcomed the newest jewel to Chicago's fabled Printer's Row, the gloriously restored seven-story structure that is now the new Ideal Church of Scientology Chicago.

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  • When it comes to Scientology, on this opening day, the City of Big Dreams proudly proclaimed, Game On!
  • In that spirit, community and civic leaders partner with the Church to bring neighborhoods together under the banner of building a better Chicago.
  • And when the Church of Scientology began supporting the neighborhood events, he added, "You came back again, and again and again.
  • The March Grand Opening of the Ideal Church of Scientology Chicago is one of the highlights of an already expansive 2024.

Insomnia Cookies Says 'Thank You' to the Beloved Dessert - Cookies - on the Sweetest Day of the Year

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insomnia Cookies, the beloved cult brand known for serving warm cookies all day and late into the night, is saying 'thank you' to the beloved dessert, cookies, on the sweetest day of the year—National Cookie Day. Beginning Friday, December 1, the bakery's 250+ locations nationwide will be honoring its favorite sweet treat all weekend long with free cookies, delicious deals, a limited-edition cookie, epic giveaways, and its second annual Ultimate Cookie Lover Contest through December 4.

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  • Whether we are celebrating, needing a pick-me-up, or simply just craving something sweet, cookies are always there for us.
  • This National Cookie Day, Insomnia Cookies is expressing its gratitude for the treat that makes life sweeter—warm, delicious cookies—and to the ones who love them most—Insomniacs.
  • Insomnia Cookies is searching for its next biggest cookie lover for 2023!
  • Insomnia Cookies is dishing out giveaways on Instagram, providing Insomniacs with a chance to win one of many prizes, from gift cards to National Cookie Day swag.

ALS Association Announces Creation of Stephen Kauffman ALS Superfan Award

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

To kick off the campaign, the ALS Association has launched an auction featuring one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia, experiences, and several other items. All proceeds from the auction – which closes at 9 p.m. ET on October 20 -- will go directly to ALS research. You can make a donation or bid on an auction item here.

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  • The ALS Association today announced the creation of a new award to honor "Superfans," the most passionate sports and entertainment fans who are also living with ALS.
  • The ALS Superfan campaign is aiming to raise $1 million with 100% of proceeds going directly to ALS research.
  • "Stephen Kauffman has shown how being a Superfan can inspire a community and enable someone living with ALS to transcend even the most devastating of diagnoses," said Calaneet Balas, President and CEO of the ALS Association.
  • The first recipient of the Stephen Kauffman ALS Superfan Award will be announced in Spring 2023.

Fandom Sports Teams with Polygon to Allow Fans Real-Time NFT Creation

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

FANDOMART will be a branch of the Fandom UIA platform, a place where users can mint, buy and sell their own NFTs.

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  • FANDOMART will be a branch of the Fandom UIA platform, a place where users can mint, buy and sell their own NFTs.
  • This is why Fandom Sports decided to launch its NFT Marketplace on Polygon's layer 2 ethereum scaling protocol.
  • David Vinokurov, CEO and President Fandom Sports, said: "Our timely connection with the team at Polygon satisfies numerous ongoing initiatives for Fandom Sports.
  • Fandom Sports is revolutionizing the way that consumers interact with streamed and broadcast content through the creation of www.fandomart.com the Company's own NFT marketplace.

LiveXLive Media to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2021 Financial Results and Host Investor Webcast on June 28, 2021

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

LiveXLive has the first talent-centric platform focused on superfans and building long-term franchises in on-demand audio and video, podcasting, vodcasting, OTT linear channels, pay-per-view ("PPV"), and livestreaming.

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  • LiveXLive has the first talent-centric platform focused on superfans and building long-term franchises in on-demand audio and video, podcasting, vodcasting, OTT linear channels, pay-per-view ("PPV"), and livestreaming.
  • Its model includes multiple monetization paths including subscription, advertising, sponsorship, merchandise sales, licensing,and ticketing.
  • LiveXLive recently raised revenue guidance for its 2022 fiscal year based on strength in its core businesses.
  • The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

"Sweet Home Chicago" Telethon To Feature A Special Appearance By Mike Ditka And The Chicago "Superfans" Joe Mantegna, George Wendt And Robert Smigel

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

CHICAGO, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Chicago CEO COVID-19 Coalition announced that the Sweet Home Chicago Telethon will feature a very special appearance by Mike Ditka and the Chicago "Superfans" Joe Mantegna, George Wendt and Robert Smigel, in a new version of their routine first made famous on Saturday Night Live.

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  • CHICAGO, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Chicago CEO COVID-19 Coalition announced that the Sweet Home Chicago Telethon will feature a very special appearance by Mike Ditka and the Chicago "Superfans" Joe Mantegna, George Wendt and Robert Smigel, in a new version of their routine first made famous on Saturday Night Live.
  • The telethon will be broadcast on NBC Sports Chicago on May 16 at 5 pm CDT, in addition to simultaneously streaming on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
  • In addition to sports stars, Sweet Home Chicago will feature appearances by Chicago's very own entertainers, comedians and musicians.
  • The musical lineup includes performances by Common, Jeff Tweedy, Chicago, Jamila Woods, and The O'My's with Kevin Coval and the Chicago Children's Choir.

Tax Resolution Company Makes a Bet to Help Families with Children Fighting Cancer and Other Physical Challenges

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019

The company ( http://www.triage4tax.com ) is a Houston, Texas based company that specializes in helping people fix IRS Problems.

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  • The company ( http://www.triage4tax.com ) is a Houston, Texas based company that specializes in helping people fix IRS Problems.
  • Today, the company announced that they would be using those 40 bets on the championship game to help another group of people; the families of children who are suffering from cancer and other physical challenges.
  • Part of the mission of the SuperFans of KC organization is to help children and the families of children who are suffering from cancer and other physical challenges.
  • SuperFans of KC also provides the SuperKids families a chance to network with other families who are going through similar challenges.