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Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Pittsburgh, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on May 11, 2024 on the campus of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in East Liberty.

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  • Pittsburgh, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on May 11, 2024 on the campus of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in East Liberty.
  • Specially planned this year, the event will focus a portion of its programming on stories about Pittsburgh – and the greater Pittsburgh area – by hometown authors.
  • The Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at 616 North Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh.
  • The Festival is made possible thanks to support from sponsors including Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, The Jack Buncher Foundation, KDKA and others.

Elevator World Magazine Names Ooma Best Communication System Supplier, Recognizing Ooma AirDial for POTS Replacement

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Ooma, Inc ., a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced that Elevator World magazine, the leading media voice in the vertical transportation industry, has selected Ooma for the 2023 Ellies awards in the category of Best Communication System Supplier, honoring the Ooma AirDial® solution for POTS replacement.

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  • Ooma, Inc ., a smart communications platform for businesses and consumers, today announced that Elevator World magazine, the leading media voice in the vertical transportation industry, has selected Ooma for the 2023 Ellies awards in the category of Best Communication System Supplier, honoring the Ooma AirDial® solution for POTS replacement.
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    Ooma today announced that Elevator World magazine, the leading media voice in the vertical transportation industry, has selected Ooma for the 2023 Ellies awards in the category of Best Communication System Supplier, honoring the Ooma AirDial solution for POTS replacement.
  • Ooma AirDial ( https://www.ooma.com/airdial ) provides turnkey replacement for legacy copper-wire phone lines, informally known as Plain Old Telephone Service or POTS.
  • “We’re delighted to be recognized for the innovations Ooma is offering in POTS replacement,” said Jim Gustke, vice president of marketing at Ooma.

The Economist announces launch of Economist Podcasts+, an audio subscription service

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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LONDON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Economist announced today that it is launching Economist Podcasts+, a new subscription to build on the success of its award-winning shows and support future growth. A subscription will include exclusive access to Boss Class, a new limited series on management; The Weekend Intelligence, a new Saturday edition of The Economist's popular show on world news; as well as The Economist's entire collection of weekly podcasts on business, science and technology, China and American politics.

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  • "We think the new shows and features that are part of Economist Podcasts+ are a great addition to our strong portfolio."
  • "The Economist has always been known for its global reporting and in-depth analysis," said John Prideaux, executive director of podcasts and US editor.
  • Pre-orders go on sale today, and customers subscribing between now and launch will receive 50% off an annual subscription.
  • To learn more about Economist Podcasts+ and to sign up for the 50% inaugural subscriber promotion, visit: https://economist.com/podcastsplus .

Spelman College Announces 136th Commencement Speaker, Valedictorians and Honorary Degree Recipients

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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ATLANTA, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spelman College announced today, Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, will deliver the keynote address to graduates during Spelman College's 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. She will also receive a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. The ceremony will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, GA.

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  • She also serves as the Knight Chair of Race and Journalism at Howard University, where she founded the Center for Journalism & Democracy.
  • Hannah-Jones is also the co-founder of the Ida B.
  • Hannah-Jones holds a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned her Bachelor of Arts in History and African American studies from the University of Notre Dame.
  • This year's graduating class of 468 students, receiving 294 Bachelor of Arts and 174 Bachelor of Science degrees, will include four valedictorians, a salutatorian and many high-achieving graduates from across the country.

TIME Appoints Sam Jacobs as Editor-in-Chief

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam Jacobs has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of TIME effective immediately, it was announced today by CEO Jessica Sibley.

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  • Jacobs, 37, is the youngest editor to lead TIME since co-founder Henry Luce.
  • As Editor-in-Chief, Jacobs leads TIME's global newsroom and its journalism which reaches a combined audience—the largest in TIME's history—105 million people around the world across all platforms.
  • "During his decade as an editor at TIME, Sam has played a critical role in driving impact and transformation.
  • Since being named TIME's Deputy Editor in 2019, Jacobs has overseen TIME's trusted journalism across all platforms.

The Hollywood Reporter Taps Mesfin Fekadu as Senior Music Editor

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Hollywood Reporter (THR)is expanding its music coverage hiring MesfinFekadu as its Senior Music Editor.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Hollywood Reporter (THR)is expanding its music coverage hiring MesfinFekadu as its Senior Music Editor.
  • Fekadu will start his new position on December 5th and report into David Katz, THR's Executive Editor.
  • Fekadu, joined the AP in 2008 in the video entertainment department; he later became a music writer in 2012 and music editor in 2014 .
  • In 2020, The Hollywood Reporter won the National Magazine Award for General Excellence, Special Interest, awarded by the American Society of Magazine Editors.

Money Magazine Names Augusta Precious Metals 'Best Overall' in 2022 Best Gold IRA Company Reviews

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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CASPER, Wyo., Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Money.com (Money magazine) recognized Augusta Precious Metals as its recommendation for best gold IRA company in 2022 overall in a field of seven top gold IRA companies chosen by the publication after evaluating more than a dozen U.S. gold IRA companies.

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  • CASPER, Wyo., Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Money.com (Money magazine) recognized Augusta Precious Metals as its recommendation for best gold IRA company in 2022 overall in a field of seven top gold IRA companies chosen by the publication after evaluating more than a dozen U.S. gold IRA companies.
  • Augusta Precious Metals CEO, Isaac Nuriani, said, "We are honored to have been singled out for designation as best gold IRA company by such a prestigious publication.
  • "I think consumers will appreciate the fact that Money chose Augusta Precious Metals independently after a careful review of the nation's best gold IRA companies.
  • To read the Money magazine article naming Augusta Precious Metals 2022's best gold IRA company, go to https://money.com/best-gold-ira-companies/ .

Hill Hiker, Inc., Leading Maker of Hillside Elevator Trams & Lifts, Wins Third Consecutive Industry Award

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The Ellie Awards , or "Ellies," collect more than 20,000 votes annually to recognize North American elevator and escalator businesses that make large strides in the industry.

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  • The Ellie Awards , or "Ellies," collect more than 20,000 votes annually to recognize North American elevator and escalator businesses that make large strides in the industry.
  • Industry publication Elevator World hosts this award series each year and Hill Hiker, Inc. has a number of recognitions in addition to its 2020 and 2021 Best Supplier awards.
  • Elevator World most recently presented Hill Hiker, Inc. with a 2021 Project of the Year Award, which made the cover of the trade magazine.
  • Founded in 1997 by Bill and Laurel MacLachlan, Hill Hiker, Inc. is a family-owned, inclined elevator manufacturer specializing in outdoor elevation systems, also know as funiculars, lake trams, hill lifts, hillside trolleys, outdoor elevators, etc.

MONEY MARKS 50 YEARS AS A LEADING DESTINATION FOR PERSONAL FINANCE ADVICE

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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DORADO, Puerto Rico, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifty years ago this month, Money was introduced as a place "to discuss in detail how to make, save, invest, and spend money." The iconic brand would go on to be part of cultural moments, mentioned in the 1996 vice-presidential debate, called out by Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA as preferred airplane reading, and recognized by the U.S. government for its efforts in promoting financial literacy to communities. A half century later, Money has netted numerous prestigious awards including an Emmy Award nomination, Gerald Loeb Award, National Magazine Award for General Excellence in Media, and Henry R. Luce Award for Lifetime Achievement. Now as a profitable digital business with millions of monthly users, Money celebrates its 50th anniversary with new and exciting offerings for visitors.

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  • Now as a profitable digital business with millions of monthly users, Money celebrates its 50th anniversary with new and exciting offerings for visitors.
  • The digital library will chronicle the deep history and evolution of the Money brand over the last 50 yearsuncovering hidden gems, fascinating stories, and vintage personal finance tips that have withstood the test of time.
  • "There's a lot to celebrate, but first and foremost is the idea that personal finance affects everyone, and we are here to help at every step."
  • Money has a 50-year legacy of guiding people to financial victories with up-to-date information, education, and tools.

Grist Names Nikhil Swaminathan as CEO to Advance and Expand the Nonprofit, Award-Winning Digital Media Site's Commitment to Climate and Social Justice Reporting

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Swaminathan has been Grists interim CEO since February 2022 and will take on the permanent position, effective immediately.

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  • Swaminathan has been Grists interim CEO since February 2022 and will take on the permanent position, effective immediately.
  • Swaminathan, who has led Grists newsroom since 2018, established Grist as a leader in solutions-based climate reporting while positioning climate as a social justice issue.
  • Swaminathan led Grists environmental justice coverage before moving on to build and manage Grists distributed newsroom of nearly 30 journalists.
  • Additionally, he established Grists environmental justice and investigations desks and was instrumental in launching Grists Indigenous affairs desk.