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McAlister's Deli Partners with Hannah Brown to Launch Book Club Approved Menu in Celebration of National Reading Month

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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ATLANTA, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Reading Month this March, Hannah Brown, television personality and New York Times bestselling author, is teaming up with McAlister's Deli to celebrate the perfect combination of good food, good friends and a good read.

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Throughout the month, guests can enjoy "Choose 2" combinations inspired by Brown's favorite book genres – "Adventure," "Romance," "Comedy," and "Fantasy."
The book club approved menu features unique builds across McAlister's Choose 2 category , providing groups with something for everyone making it the perfect place to connect with friends over food.
Showcasing the variety of the fast casual restaurant chain's menu, there are over one million ways to Choose 2 at McAlister's Deli.
"That's why I'm thrilled to be collaborating with McAlister's Deli to debut Choose 2 combinations inspired by my favorite book genres for National Reading Month.

Burb Opens Cannabis Retail Store at the University of British Columbia (UBC) this February 23rd

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Burb Cannabis Corp. ("Burb" or the "Company"), an international cannabis culture brand and high-end retailer of branded products and apparel, has announced the grand opening date of its eighth cannabis retail store at the University of British Columbia (UBC) – the first dispensary at a major University Campus in the world.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Burb Cannabis Corp. ("Burb" or the "Company"), an international cannabis culture brand and high-end retailer of branded products and apparel, has announced the grand opening date of its eighth cannabis retail store at the University of British Columbia (UBC) – the first dispensary at a major University Campus in the world.
"This is a significant milestone for our company, not only because it's our eighth store, the current cap limit in BC for any single retail brand, but also because it's the first cannabis retail store to open on a major university campus anywhere in the world," said John Kaye, CEO and Co-Founder at Burb.
Burb's UBC location will carry a curated menu from flower, pre-rolls and concentrates to topicals, edibles and much more.
The store will operate Monday through Saturday from 9am to 11pm and Sunday from 10am to 10pm.

FirstService Residential Texas Manages Del Webb at Union Park

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FirstService Residential Texas is pleased to announce its management partnership with Del Webb at Union Park in Little Elm, Texas. FirstService Residential proudly provides onsite staff and manages all aspects of property maintenance and daily operations for this resort-style community.

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DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FirstService Residential Texas is pleased to announce its management partnership with Del Webb at Union Park in Little Elm, Texas.
Del Webb at Union Park is a vibrant 55+ active adult community of single-story homes.
At Del Webb at Union Park, homeowners enjoy a variety of activities that suit an array of interests.
This new partnership between FirstService Residential Texas and Del Webb at Union Park marks an exciting time, especially to those looking for the freedom to enjoy rich life experiences with new friends and neighbors in an inviting, vibrant community.

SCHOLASTIC MARKS 25 YEARS OF HARRY POTTER READING MAGIC IN THE UNITED STATES

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Scholastic, the world's largest publisher of children's books, officially marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The seven-book series by J.K. Rowling has cast a spell on kids and adults alike and has turned an entire generation into readers. Harry Potter started the midnight book party phenomenon, smashed publishing records, and to date is the bestselling book series of all time with 600 million copies sold worldwide. To mark the milestone anniversary, Scholastic released today a commemorative video featuring Harry Potter fans from multiple generations. The video will also appear on a billboard in Times Square starting today. On September 27th, the Empire State Building's world-famous tower lights will shine in Hogwarts House colors representing Gryffindor red, Slytherin green, Ravenclaw blue and Hufflepuff yellow. For more on the impact of the Harry Potter book series, check out "25 Harry Potter Facts."

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To mark the milestone anniversary, Scholastic released today a commemorative video featuring Harry Potter fans from multiple generations.
For more on the impact of the Harry Potter book series, check out " 25 Harry Potter Facts."
Earlier this summer and in time for summer reading, Scholastic released the classic paperback editions of the first seven Harry Potter books with refreshed covers featuring the iconic Harry Potter logo hand-drawn by original U.S. illustrator Mary GrandPré.
Twenty-five years after the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling in September 1998, there are more than 230 million Harry Potter books sold in the U.S. alone.

Scholastic Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Results

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

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NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today reported financial results for the Company's fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2023.

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Operating Income increased 40% to $92.0 million in the quarter, while Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure of operations explained in the accompanying tables) increased 30% to $115.0 million.
In the fiscal fourth quarter, the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment's revenues increased 5% to $291.0 million.
Book Fairs revenues increased 12% to $180.5 million on increased fair count, which ended the year at approximately 85% of pre-pandemic levels compared to 72% in the prior fiscal year.
Operating income increased 20% to $55.0 million, as the segment benefited from higher revenues and the timing of marketing costs.

Asia Broadband Sells Out Initial Gold-Backed Baboons NFT Collection

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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This initial collection from AABB is backed by physical gold and it is the first gold mine-to-NFT backed project, similarly to the Company’s AABBG token.

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This initial collection from AABB is backed by physical gold and it is the first gold mine-to-NFT backed project, similarly to the Company’s AABBG token.
The GBMC collection had limited release of 8,888 NFTS that are each backed by a ½ gram of gold.
And only 10 lucky purchasers from the entire collection received a rare legendary GBMC NFT that is backed by 1 troy ounce of gold.
The Golden Baboons NFT project has grown into a strong community similar to our shareholder base.

Venables Bell + Partners and Little Free Library Launch The Unbanned Book Club

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent advertising agency Venables Bell + Partners announced today the launch of The Unbanned Book Club, an initiative that will provide communities in Duval County, FL access to books currently banned and challenged in the local school systems.

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The Unbanned Book Club was created in partnership with Little Free Library , a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access through a global network of free book exchange boxes.
Utilizing its network, The Unbanned Book Club consists of a collection of custom-branded Little Free Libraries containing books currently banned and challenged in local schools.
The Unbanned Book Club aims to keep these voices and opportunities for connection alive.
An additional 200 custom kits, including two banned books for distribution in Little Free Libraries and Unbanned Book Club branded materials, will soon be available for Little Free Library's community members, with details posted on LittleFreeLibrary.Org.

RBmedia Publishes Audio for Oprah's Latest Book Club Pick

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

LANDOVER, Md., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its audiobook, "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese, was selected as the next Oprah Book Club pick. Oprah's latest selection, published worldwide by RBmedia's flagship publishing brand Recorded Books, is available now everywhere audiobooks are sold.

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LANDOVER, Md., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its audiobook, " The Covenant of Water " by Abraham Verghese, was selected as the next Oprah Book Club pick.
Oprah's latest selection, published worldwide by RBmedia's flagship publishing brand Recorded Books, is available now everywhere audiobooks are sold.
We're honored that our audio edition of Abraham Verghese's work—which was performed by the author himself—will enable participants in Oprah's Book Club to listen and experience the story in an immersive way."
Oprah's Book Club influences titles across all demographics and generations, a phenomenon known as "The Oprah Effect," propelling authors and titles to both critical and commercial acclaim.
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Scholastic Reports Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Results

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today reported financial results for the Company's fiscal third quarter ended February 28, 2023.

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The International segment experienced trends similar to the U.S. markets with lower revenues in Trade channels partially offset by improvements in Book Fairs sales.
Operating loss increased $8.2 million to $27.7 million while Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure of operations explained in the accompanying tables) decreased $11.3 million.
The Company continues to spend on long-term strategic investments within the Education Solutions segment, which impacted segment contribution, as did lower revenues in the quarter.
In the fiscal third quarter, the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment's revenues increased $3.0 million to $204.0 million.

DOG MAN, DAV PILKEY'S GLOBAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON WITH MORE THAN 60 MILLION COPIES IN PRINT TO DATE, IS BACK WITH A NEW BOOK, HIT MUSICAL, FREE COMICS, AND MORE

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog Man is back! The #1 global bestselling and acclaimed book series by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey makes a rollicking return on March 28th with a new book, Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea, releasing simultaneously in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia. Pilkey's hit series which launched to multiple starred reviews six years ago, has more than 60 million copies in print to date with translations in 44 languages. The last installment in the series, Dog Man: Mothering Heights, published nearly two years ago, dominated both children's and adult bestseller lists, and was the #1 bestselling book overall in the U.S. in 2021. TheaterWorksUSA recently announced the March 4th return of the hit show Dog Man: The Musical at New World Stages in New York City, with performances also set to begin in Australia in June. A feature film adaptation of Dog Man is in the works from DreamWorks Animation.

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Pilkey's hit series which launched to multiple starred reviews six years ago, has more than 60 million copies in print to date with translations in 44 languages.
A feature film adaptation of Dog Man is in the works from DreamWorks Animation.
Additionally, multiple Dog Man costume characters will make "surprise and delight" appearances at major venues and conventions throughout the year.
Launched in August 2022, Dav Pilkey's Epic Comic Club has reached kids, parents, caregivers, and educators in 153 countries to date.