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Commonwealth Hotels Appoints Stacy O'Reilly as Area General Manager of the Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port and the Docent's Collection

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

COVINGTON, Ky., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Stacy O'Reilly has been appointed the area general manager of the Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port and the Docent's Collection .

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  • COVINGTON, Ky., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Stacy O'Reilly has been appointed the area general manager of the Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port and the Docent's Collection .
  • Ms. O'Reilly brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to her new role as area general manager, having previously served as the director of sales and marketing for the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport, Maine.
  • "It is a pivotal time for Commonwealth, and we are excited to welcome Stacy back to the team," said Jennifer Porter, chief operating officer for Commonwealth Hotels.
  • An experienced leader in both sales and operations, Ms. O'Reilly built her career with superior leadership and vision.

Mars Opens Submissions for the 2024 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant to Support Organizations Dedicated to Exploring and Sharing Chocolate's Global Impact

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Monday, August 28, 2023

The grant provides funding for innovation in the areas of chocolate history research, cocoa science, scholarship and education.

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  • The grant provides funding for innovation in the areas of chocolate history research, cocoa science, scholarship and education.
  • Created in 2013, the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant has awarded 51 grants totaling over $500,000 to historical, educational, civic and community organizations since its inception.
  • The Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant , has a special emphasis on uncovering and sharing chocolate's role in global history as well as its influence on heritage, culture and science.
  • Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant winners will be announced at the annual meeting of the Heritage Chocolate Society scheduled for February 27-28, 2024 in Washington, DC.

THE VINOY RESORT & GOLF CLUB INTRODUCES HIGH TEA AND HISTORIC TOURS

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection is bringing a new historic tour and high tea experience to downtown St. Petersburg, immersing guests and locals in the resort's rich history. The History Tours and High Tea experience comes as The Vinoy debuts its revitalized onsite History Gallery, part of the resort's comprehensive renovation that was revealed in April 2023.

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  • For the First Time a Luxurious High Tea Experience Is Available in St. Petersburg, Accompanied by a History Tour at the Iconic Resort
    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection is bringing a new historic tour and high tea experience to downtown St. Petersburg, immersing guests and locals in the resort's rich history.
  • The History Tours and High Tea experience comes as The Vinoy debuts its revitalized onsite History Gallery, part of the resort's comprehensive renovation that was revealed in April 2023.
  • Following the hour-long history tour, a luxe high tea – the only high tea offering in downtown St. Pete – will be served on the Mezzanine.
  • The History Tour and High Tea experience is offered Thursdays – Sundays from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

MOTORCAR CAVALCADE MIAMI ANNOUNCES PREVIEW OF STAR CARS AND VIP PANEL OF JUDGES FOR THIS YEAR'S EPIC EXTRAVAGANZA

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Monday, November 21, 2022

MIAMI, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorcar Cavalcade, the must-attend event for every automobile enthusiast from connoisseur to the car-curious, announces its preliminary lineup of celebrity judges and a peek into the vibrant collection of the automobiles, from iconic vintage classics to modern exotics. The event, now in its second year, will be held on the lush fairway of the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort's golf course on January 15th in Aventura, Miami.

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  • The 2023 event judges are VIP celebrities, sports stars and some of the world's leading automotive figures including Motorsports Hall of Fame racing legends Lyn St. James and Tommy Kendall.
  • "This year's Motorcar Cavalcade will be nothing short of incredible," says Jason Wenig, Motorcar Cavalcade Co-Executive Director.
  • Motorcar Cavalcade has partnered with the American Cancer Society, and will hold a digital auction with 100% of the proceeds donated to the ACS.
  • Over 100 classic and modern cars playfully compete in 16 atypical classes including Dashboards, Doors, Tails, Sound, and Engine to secure their prized trophy.

SHORELINE BIOSCIENCES STRENGTHENS R&D LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH SEVERAL SENIOR APPOINTMENTS

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Prior to that, she was Vice President, Clinical Operations for MEI Pharma, Regulus Therapeutics, and the California Institute for Biomedical Research (Calibr).

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  • Prior to that, she was Vice President, Clinical Operations for MEI Pharma, Regulus Therapeutics, and the California Institute for Biomedical Research (Calibr).
  • Pinky Doshi brings to Shoreline more thantwo decades of global regulatory experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Before that, he served in roles of increasing responsibility at AstraZeneca in the R&D team in Lund, Sweden.
  • Shoreline Biosciences is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

30 Important Museum Paintings with Virtual Guidance in Plain English

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

The undergraduate, at Drexel University, got a call, from her sweetheart, in Frankfort, Germany, with news of a job right up her alley.

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  • The undergraduate, at Drexel University, got a call, from her sweetheart, in Frankfort, Germany, with news of a job right up her alley.
  • Decades later, a fateful move to Connecticut lands Strom 20-minutes from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, in Hartford.
  • Well, "I never tire of looking at a museum painting, because there's always something new to discover."
  • Strom Scherie served the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art , in Hartford, Connecticut, 4- years, full-time, and the Baker Museum , in Naples, Florida, 7-years.

A Display at the National Air and Space Museum Takes a Disabled Docent Back in Time To 1918. Is it real or a Figment of His Imagination?

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

One morning, an unusual phenomenon takes him to a world where he can escape his physical limitations and become a part of history.

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  • One morning, an unusual phenomenon takes him to a world where he can escape his physical limitations and become a part of history.
  • I also needed to illustrate how depression can consume a person and the supporting family," Mr. Barnes said.
  • After becoming disabled, he became a docent at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.
  • Learn more about Rollover and the author on his website and connect with him on Facebook.\n'

Chicago Architecture Center Expands Walking Tours on April 17; Chicagoans Can Safely Rediscover City during Spring Reopening and Celebrate 50th Anniversary of First CAC Docent Graduating Class

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

The Oak Woods Cemetery walking tour commemorates Chicago\'s role in the Civil War and honors Civil Rights leaders laid to rest at Oak Woods including Ida B.

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  • The Oak Woods Cemetery walking tour commemorates Chicago\'s role in the Civil War and honors Civil Rights leaders laid to rest at Oak Woods including Ida B.
  • Wells and Mayor Harold Washington among other African American legends like Olympian Jesse Owens.\nCAC Docent 50th Anniversary Summer Celebration Tours, limited run tours initially available to members only, mark the June 2021 50th Anniversary of the first graduating docent class of 1971.
  • CAC docents have created new and revived favorite walking tours from the past five decades to celebrate the city they love.
  • Visit architecture.org to learn more and follow @chiarchitecture and #chiarchitecture on social media.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chicago-architecture-center-expa...\n'

Clayton State University English professor finds "good owners" narrative in museum interpretation of slave history

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

MORROW, Ga., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Plantation museums can provide a misleading understanding of the stories of enslaved individuals based on the perspective of the docent, according to Clayton State University English professor Dr. Sara Harwood.

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  • MORROW, Ga., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Plantation museums can provide a misleading understanding of the stories of enslaved individuals based on the perspective of the docent, according to Clayton State University English professor Dr. Sara Harwood.
  • As a volunteer docent at Bulloch Hall, Harwood discovered that the view of slave life presented to tourists centered on the slave master's perspective at the exclusion of other voices.
  • Acknowledging the horror of slavery while telling their stories can provide a historically complete and accurate image of the museum.
  • A unit of the University System of Georgia where dreams are made real, Clayton State University is located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.

Docent Health Debuts New Conversational AI Capabilities

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Monday, October 28, 2019

BOSTON, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Docent Health, the healthcare experience technology and services company, today announced a new Conversational AI feature suite as part of its standard product offering.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Docent Health, the healthcare experience technology and services company, today announced a new Conversational AI feature suite as part of its standard product offering.
  • A consistent position of Docent Health has been that solving these problems requires a delicate blend of technology and human services.
  • When implemented correctly, Docent Health's Conversational AI toolkit allows for text exchanges with patients that assist coordination activities by mirroring live human interactions.
  • The new Docent Health product enhancements have been tested with tens of thousands of patients in various markets throughout the United States.