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Canadian and United States Coast Guards recommit to close partnership on Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River during Minister Lebouthillier's U.S. visit

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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The Canadian and United States Coast Guards share a long history of collaboration on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.

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  • The Canadian and United States Coast Guards share a long history of collaboration on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
  • The shared waters of the Great Lakes require cooperation with many partners in Canada and the United States to restore and protect water quality and ecosystem health in the Great Lakes basin.
  • "I am proud of the work the Canadian Coast Guard does alongside their American counterparts to ensure essential services across the Great Lakes.
  • The Canadian and United States Coast Guards work closely together on a wide range of coast guard services across the Great Lakes, including environmental response, search and rescue, icebreaking, marine traffic management, and aids to navigation.

ACES Signs Contract with Mumbai Metro Railways Corporation Limited in Riyadh at LEAP-2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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MUMBAI, India, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACES India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACES Saudi Arabia, celebrates a landmark achievement with the contract signing ceremony for providing Mobile Infrastructure Services at Mumbai Metro Line-3.

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  • MUMBAI, India, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACES India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACES Saudi Arabia, celebrates a landmark achievement with the contract signing ceremony for providing Mobile Infrastructure Services at Mumbai Metro Line-3.
  • The ceremony took place at the popular LEAP-2024 Event - "A Digital DAVOS" on 4th March 2024 at the Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
  • "We are excited to formalize this partnership, which embodies our dedication to delivering unparalleled digital infrastructure solutions.
  • Mrs. Ashwini Bhide – IAS & Managing Director MMRCL said, "We are pleased to partner with ACES India for Mobile Services Infrastructure.

ACES Signs Contract with Mumbai Metro Railways Corporation Limited in Riyadh at LEAP-2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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MUMBAI, India, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACES India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACES Saudi Arabia, celebrates a landmark achievement with the contract signing ceremony for providing Mobile Infrastructure Services at Mumbai Metro Line-3.

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  • MUMBAI, India, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACES India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACES Saudi Arabia, celebrates a landmark achievement with the contract signing ceremony for providing Mobile Infrastructure Services at Mumbai Metro Line-3.
  • The ceremony took place at the popular LEAP-2024 Event - "A Digital DAVOS" on 4th March 2024 at the Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
  • "We are excited to formalize this partnership, which embodies our dedication to delivering unparalleled digital infrastructure solutions.
  • Mrs. Ashwini Bhide – IAS & Managing Director MMRCL said, "We are pleased to partner with ACES India for Mobile Services Infrastructure.

Kan Azuma: A Matter of Place - A solo exhibition of Japanese photographer Kan Azuma

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Until June 16, 2024, the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) presents Kan Azuma: A Matter of Place , an exhibition devoted to Japanese photographer Kan Azuma.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Until June 16, 2024, the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) presents Kan Azuma: A Matter of Place , an exhibition devoted to Japanese photographer Kan Azuma.
  • Regarding his photographs for the Erosion series, Kan Azuma said: ''The photos weren't meant to be viewed individually.
  • Canadian Heritage presents an outdoor exhibition featuring 12 photographic works from the series Dodge Away (c. 1975) by Kan Azuma, in collaboration with the NGC.
  • Kan Azuma: A Matter of Place is supported by the Scotiabank Photography Program and organized by the National Gallery of Canada.

HLAA Joins Worldwide Effort to Raise Awareness of Hearing Health on World Hearing Day

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)—the leading voice for the growing number of Americans with hearing loss—joins the World Health Organization (WHO) and other experts to urge people that hearing is an often ignored, but crucial part of overall health and wellness. March 3, 2024, marks World Hearing Day (WHD), a day to raise awareness with the theme of Changing Mindsets across the globe.

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  • March 3, 2024, marks World Hearing Day (WHD) , a day to raise awareness with the theme of Changing Mindsets across the globe.
  • On World Hearing Day, the Hearing Loss Association of America urges everyone to protect, check and treat their hearing.
  • Hearing loss is a growing public health crisis—HLAA is a leading resource in the U.S. to help people wade through the confusion about hearing health and hearing loss treatment options.
  • "There are more options than ever to treat hearing loss, including new over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

1000 MIGLIA WARM UP USA ENTRIES TO THE 2024 EDITION OPEN

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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BRESCIA, Italy, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries open today for the 2024 edition of the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA, the event organized by the Red Arrow for the past five years in the United States, between Middleburg and Washington DC.

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  • BRESCIA, Italy, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries open today for the 2024 edition of the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA, the event organized by the Red Arrow for the past five years in the United States, between Middleburg and Washington DC.
  • The crews will be divided into two types, Veteran where at least one of the two drivers entered took part in at least two 1000 Miglia or Ferrari Tribute 1000 Miglia races, and Novice where both crew drivers took part in at most one 1000 Miglia (or Ferrari Tribute).
  • A maximum of 40 cars divided into two classes will be accepted for the race: the "1000 Miglia Era", including models that participated in the historic 1000 Miglia possessing the Registro 1000 Miglia Certificate, and the "Post 1000 Miglia Era" reserved for Sport and Grand Touring cars built from 1958 to today.
  • Specimens produced before 1957 found to be of high historical and/or sporting interest, even though they were never entered in the historic 1000 Miglia, will be placed on a Guest List and will be part of the 1000 Miglia Era class.

1000 MIGLIA WARM UP USA ENTRIES TO THE 2024 EDITION OPEN

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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BRESCIA, Italy, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries open today for the 2024 edition of the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA, the event organized by the Red Arrow for the past five years in the United States, between Middleburg and Washington DC.

Key Points: 
  • BRESCIA, Italy, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries open today for the 2024 edition of the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA, the event organized by the Red Arrow for the past five years in the United States, between Middleburg and Washington DC.
  • The crews will be divided into two types, Veteran where at least one of the two drivers entered took part in at least two 1000 Miglia or Ferrari Tribute 1000 Miglia races, and Novice where both crew drivers took part in at most one 1000 Miglia (or Ferrari Tribute).
  • A maximum of 40 cars divided into two classes will be accepted for the race: the "1000 Miglia Era", including models that participated in the historic 1000 Miglia possessing the Registro 1000 Miglia Certificate, and the "Post 1000 Miglia Era" reserved for Sport and Grand Touring cars built from 1958 to today.
  • Specimens produced before 1957 found to be of high historical and/or sporting interest, even though they were never entered in the historic 1000 Miglia, will be placed on a Guest List and will be part of the 1000 Miglia Era class.

A new global startup event in Tokyo offers a chance for Japanese innovators to speak to international audiences - and get their overseas expansion plans assessed

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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TOKYO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives of innovative Japanese startups with global ambitions will be gathering in the heart of Tokyo on March 15. They will showcase the solutions they offer to help solve the world's biggest social and environmental challenges. A panel of international experts will assess their growth potential overseas.

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  • The inaugural Japan Global Innovators' Forum (JGIF) will invite promising Japanese startups from three specific categories: Age Tech, Disaster Tech, and Clean Energy.
  • Various industry experts, ranging from venture capitalists to media professionals and international NGOs, will provide the Japanese innovators with hands-on feedback and advice on their global expansion plans.
  • The event can also serve as an opportunity for overseas journalists to directly cover Japanese startups and innovators.
  • "Driven by such awareness, we have organized this event to support the global outreach of promising Japanese startups," said Maeda.

The "Spring Festival Festival Festival" in Chengdu has come to an end

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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CHENGDU, China, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the night of February 24th, the lanterns in Chengdu were bright and dazzling, with countless Spring Festival activities blooming in various places in Chengdu. The Year of the Dragon came to a close amidst the lively atmosphere of fireworks and excitement, marking a vibrant start to the Chinese people's 2024. In the midst of this festive tourism atmosphere, how "hot and spicy" is Chengdu?

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  • Statistics show that during the Spring Festival period, GoChengdu ranked first on both Facebook and X platforms among national central city accounts.
  • On Lantern Festival day, GoChengdu released the creative short film "Strolling in the December Market Painting," capturing the festive atmosphere of Lantern Festival in Chengdu.
  • The short film creatively uses VR gaming settings to recreate the prosperous scene of the December market in Song Dynasty Chengdu.
  • On the Xiaohongshu platform, there are over 1.64 million notes recording the "Chengdu Spring Festival Travel Guide," inspiring global netizens to explore Chengdu through the internet.

Cochlear calls for action in Washington D.C. ahead of World Hearing Day

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cochlear assembled a team of hearing experts to emphasize the importance of hearing health for policy makers at the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C. ahead of World Hearing Day on Sunday March 3rd.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cochlear assembled a team of hearing experts to emphasize the importance of hearing health for policy makers at the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C. ahead of World Hearing Day on Sunday March 3rd.
  • "After I took action and received my first cochlear implant in 1993, my life absolutely changed for the better."
  • Echoing Dr. Lin's education messaging, panelist Barbara Kelley, Executive Director of The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) spoke about changing mindsets, urging Americans to protect hearing in noisy environments, check hearing with regular exams and treat hearing loss as soon as possible.
  • "If left unaddressed, hearing loss poses significant challenges to overall health and can be progressive, leading to greater hearing loss over time.