Human activities

The University of Saint Francis and BloomBoard Announce New Partnership to Address Pandemic Recovery while Offering Teachers Graduate-level Credit via Micro-Credentials

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Academic degree, Music education, Teacher, Articles, Human activities, Human behavior, Pedagogy, Teaching

Illinois teachers will be able to get a headstart on their graduate degrees from the university while honing their skills in critical areas such as student well-being and academic recovery.

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  • Illinois teachers will be able to get a headstart on their graduate degrees from the university while honing their skills in critical areas such as student well-being and academic recovery.
  • This partnership allows teachers to develop skills through an on-the-job, learning-and-proving-by-doing process that is directly relevant to their classroom practice.
  • Micro-credential-based programs are a flexible alternative to earning traditional graduate course credit towards a master's degree.
  • "This partnership with BloomBoard is a big step forward in our continual effort to meet the needs of educators in innovative ways.

Delic Announces Itefayo Harvey--Drug Reform Advocate and Founder and Board President of the People of Color Psychedelic Collective--to Speak at Meet Delic: The World's Premiere Psychedelic and Wellness Event

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Human behavior, Human activities, Communication design, Educational entertainment, Entertainment, Pedagogy, Systems thinking, Wellness

("DELIC" or the "Company") (CSE:DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF), the leading psychedelic wellness platform, today announced that Itefayo Harveywill serve as one of the event's mainstage speakers.

Key Points: 
  • ("DELIC" or the "Company") (CSE:DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF), the leading psychedelic wellness platform, today announced that Itefayo Harveywill serve as one of the event's mainstage speakers.
  • Meet Delic is the world's premiere psychedelic and wellness edutainment event catering to both curious newcomers, businesses and thought leaders.
  • Harvey states, "I am excited to push the boundaries of how we talk and think about wellness in our society at Meet Delic.
  • Meet Delic is the world's premier psychedelic and wellness edutainment event catering to both curious newcomers, businesses and thought leaders.

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum Launches National Campaign to Teach the Lessons of 9/11

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Alice M. Greenwald, National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Manhattan, New York City, Museum, Human activities

To mark the 20th anniversary, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum is launching a campaign to actively engage people in remembrance and education.

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  • To mark the 20th anniversary, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum is launching a campaign to actively engage people in remembrance and education.
  • "Remembrance remains at the heart of the Memorial & Museum's mission," said Alice M. Greenwald, President & CEO.
  • As part of this effort, the Memorial & Museum launched The Never Forget Fund to support its educational programs, and ensure each new generation understands the lessons of 9/11.
  • "Remembrance remains at the heart of the Memorial & Museum's mission," said Alice M. Greenwald, President & CEO of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

European Online Travel Champion obilet.com Ready for Record Growth

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Venture capital, Software, Destinations, Travel, Vacation, Professional services, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Redbus, Growth rate, Travel, Human activities

obilet.com, Turkeys premier online travel ticketing platform, is set to enjoy rapid growth in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • obilet.com, Turkeys premier online travel ticketing platform, is set to enjoy rapid growth in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Already known throughout the region for its enormously popular ticket-booking app, Obilets primary distinction lies in its SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) powered business model.
  • Obilet, invested in by EarlyBird and EBRD, provides bus operators with a best-in-class Ticket Management System (TMS) featuring 24/7 technical support.
  • One of the worlds top-10 platforms for online bus and flight tickets, obilet.com saw remarkable growth in the pre-Covid-19 2016-2019 period, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 77%.

Alternative Credentials Market For Higher Education to grow by USD 1.40 billion|Key Drivers and Market Forecasts|17000+ Technavio Reports

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Coursera, Benchmarking, Marketplace, Human activities, Companies, Human behavior

To gain access to detailed market landscape, vendor analysis, and future trends impacting the growth of the market, download a sample:

Key Points: 
  • To gain access to detailed market landscape, vendor analysis, and future trends impacting the growth of the market, download a sample:
    Alternative Credentials Market for Higher Education 2021-2025: Vendor Analysis and Scope
    To help businesses improve their market position, the alternative credentials market for higher education provides a detailed analysis of around 25 vendors operating in the market.
  • Some of these vendors include 2U Inc., Cengage Learning Holdings II Inc., Coursera Inc., Credly Inc., Pearson Plc, Simplilearn Solutions Pvt.
  • Backed with competitive intelligence and benchmarking, our research reports on the alternative credentials market for higher education are designed to provide entry support, customer profile & M&As as well as go-to-market strategy support.
  • Alternative Credentials Market for Higher Education 2021-2025: Key Highlights
    Related Reports on Consumer Discretionary Include:
    Global Education Apps Market- The education apps market is segmented by end-user (higher education and pre-K-12) and geography (APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and MEA).

Author John Cassese's newly released "John Cassese, the Dance Doctor" is an entertaining work chronicling the eventful career of a professional dance instructor

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Human activities, Human behavior, Dance, Cassese, Ballroom dance

"John Cassese, the Dance Doctor" is the creation of published author John Cassese, a native New Yorker who began taking dance lessons at the age of ten and went on to become a professional ballroom dancer.

Key Points: 
  • "John Cassese, the Dance Doctor" is the creation of published author John Cassese, a native New Yorker who began taking dance lessons at the age of ten and went on to become a professional ballroom dancer.
  • He sang and danced in off-Broadway productions, and performed as a nightclub singer with his own eponymous band before launching a career as a dance instructor.
  • John Cassese, "The Dance Doctor" was a professional dancer and singer who started in New York and then moved to Los Angeles.
  • For additional information or inquiries about "John Cassese, the Dance Doctor", contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

Fly Leasing Limited prices its $100 million tack-on senior notes offering

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Companies, Economy, Human activities, General Electric, RCA, Schenectady, New York, Thomas Edison, Aircraft lease, Jet Airways, Jet fuel

After giving effect to the issuance of the Additional Notes, the Company will have approximately $390 million aggregate principal amount of 7.000% Senior Notes due 2024 outstanding.

Key Points: 
  • After giving effect to the issuance of the Additional Notes, the Company will have approximately $390 million aggregate principal amount of 7.000% Senior Notes due 2024 outstanding.
  • The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Additional Notes for general corporate purposes.
  • The offering is expected to close on August 6, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.
  • FLY is a global aircraft leasing company with a fleet of modern and fuel-efficient commercial jet aircraft.

BRT Apartments Corp. Generates Gain of Approximately $30 Million from Sales of Two Properties

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Transport, Service industries, Human activities, Bus rapid transit, Bus transport, Sustainable transport, Sustainable urban planning, Transportation planning, Mortgage loan

GREAT NECK, N.Y., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BRT Apartments Corp. (NYSE:BRT) today announced it completed the sale of two multi-family properties owned by an unconsolidated joint venture in which BRT has a 50% interest.

Key Points: 
  • GREAT NECK, N.Y., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BRT Apartments Corp. (NYSE:BRT) today announced it completed the sale of two multi-family properties owned by an unconsolidated joint venture in which BRT has a 50% interest.
  • BRT estimates that as a result of these sales, it will, in the third quarter, after giving effect to its $4.2 million share of a mortgage prepayment charge, recognize an aggregate gain of approximately $30 million of equity in earnings.
  • BRT is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multi-family properties.
  • Additional financial and descriptive information on BRT, its operations and its portfolio, is available at BRTs website at: http://BRTapartments.com .

Hydrofarm Acquires Canada’s Greenstar Plant Products

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Hydroculture, Aeroponics, Hydroponics, Controlled-environment agriculture, Aurora Innovation, Articles, Agriculture, Human activities

FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (Hydrofarm or the Company) (Nasdaq: HYFM), a leading distributor and manufacturer of hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement and closed on the acquisition of Canadian nutrient company, Greenstar Plant Products, Inc. (Greenstar), manufacturer of the Grotek and Gaia Green brands.

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  • FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (Hydrofarm or the Company) (Nasdaq: HYFM), a leading distributor and manufacturer of hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement and closed on the acquisition of Canadian nutrient company, Greenstar Plant Products, Inc. (Greenstar), manufacturer of the Grotek and Gaia Green brands.
  • Last month, Hydrofarm acquired Oregon-based organic hydroponic products manufacturer and supplier Aurora Innovations, Inc. , Aurora International, Inc. in Canada, and Gotham Properties LLC (Aurora).
  • Hydrofarm expects Greenstar to generate approximately $26 million U.S. dollars in net sales in 2021, representing significant growth from the prior year.
  • Greenstar manufactures plant products for both the retail and commercial market and its vision is to cultivate mutually beneficial long-term relationships built on trust, quality horticultural products, and world-class service.

ZIM Selects BookYourCargo to Manage Drayage Operations

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Transport, Freight transport, Drayage, Human activities, Service industries, Zim, Zim, Truck driver, Rail freight transport, Intermodal container, Dray, Freight company

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BookYourCargo (BYC), a digital freight brokerage platform that aggregates shippers and truckers for seamless transportation of cargo, today announced ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM), one of the top 20 container liner shipping companies in the world, has solicited the help of BYC to manage its drayage operations. Using BYC’s cloud-based, tech-enabled Digital Drayage Platform, ZIM gains real-time visibility and instant quote capability with guaranteed capacity through BYC’s trusted network of over 1,800 carriers.

Key Points: 
  • WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BookYourCargo (BYC), a digital freight brokerage platform that aggregates shippers and truckers for seamless transportation of cargo, today announced ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM), one of the top 20 container liner shipping companies in the world, has solicited the help of BYC to manage its drayage operations.
  • Using BYCs cloud-based, tech-enabled Digital Drayage Platform, ZIM gains real-time visibility and instant quote capability with guaranteed capacity through BYCs trusted network of over 1,800 carriers.
  • We have worked diligently to build a pool of qualified, active and loyal carriers that allow us to promise capacity and capability through our Digital Drayage Platform.
  • The Digital Drayage Platform facilitates rate management, operational optimization, service integration, and order visibilitycreating customer value and tailor-made supply chain control.