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Marquis Who's Who Recognizes Spotlight Biographees for the First Quarter of 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Who's Who (MWW), the world's leading biographical publisher, is proud to recognize Spotlight biographees for the first quarter of 2024. The Spotlight Series shines a light on a select group of individuals to share their unique bodies of work through exposure on the MWW corporate home page and the official Spotlight website. Spotlight listees exhibit qualities that complement the MWW motto: "Often imitated, never duplicated." These exemplary professionals hold influence, status and proficiency within their fields that mark them as respected and trusted experts. It is Marquis' great honor to celebrate these individuals' accomplishments and highlight their work, influence and impact.

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  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Who's Who (MWW), the world's leading biographical publisher, is proud to recognize Spotlight biographees for the first quarter of 2024.
  • The Spotlight Series shines a light on a select group of individuals to share their unique bodies of work through exposure on the MWW corporate home page and the official Spotlight website .
  • Spotlight listees exhibit qualities that complement the MWW motto: "Often imitated, never duplicated."
  • The Marquis Spotlight Series recognized 10 prominent listees in the first quarter of 2024:

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Roben K. Graziadei as a Top Pinnacle Professional

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Roben K. Graziadei is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions in Leadership and Business Development.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Roben K. Graziadei is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions in Leadership and Business Development.
  • Roben K. Graziadei, the founder, and president of Net Results, LLC, is making a profound impact on leadership and business development.
  • Her firm is distinguished, through her brand Instinctology®, teaching leadership and sales teams to fully embrace their intuition for greater success.
  • A force to be reckoned with in the realm of leadership and business development, her work is synonymous with excellence.

Marquis Who's Who Curates List of Most Influential People Over 125 Years

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Who's Who (MWW), the world's leading biographical publisher, is proud to announce the individuals selected for the second half of 2023's Maker's List by releasing its list of the Most Influential People Over 125 Years. The Maker's Lists are curated by a selection committee and compiled by MWW Maker's List administrator Lisa Diamond with an aim to recognize both established and emerging leaders in their respective fields.

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  • Diamond continued, "The founding of Marquis Who's Who in 1898 by Albert N. Marquis promoted the value of the biographical prototype that continues to endure today."
  • The Most Influential People Over 125 Years list includes representatives of the past 13 decades, such as:
    Taylor Swift – Recognized for her global cultural prominence, Swift is a singer-songwriter who is the highest-grossing female performer of all time.
  • She co-founded the American Equal Rights Association and edited the organization's newspaper, "The Revolution," which disseminated the ideologies behind women's rights and equality.
  • The full Most Influential People Over 125 Years list can be accessed via the following URL:

Marquis Who's Who Recognizes Spotlight Biographees for the Fourth Quarter of 2023

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Who's Who (MWW), the world's leading biographical publisher, is proud to recognize Spotlight biographees for the fourth quarter of 2023. The Spotlight Series shines a light on a select group of individuals to share their unique bodies of work through exposure on the MWW corporate home page and the official Spotlight website. Spotlight listees exhibit qualities that complement the MWW motto: "Often imitated, never duplicated." These exemplary professionals hold influence, status and proficiency within their fields that mark them as respected and trusted experts. It is Marquis' great honor to celebrate these individuals' accomplishments and highlight their work, influence and impact.

Key Points: 
  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Who's Who (MWW), the world's leading biographical publisher, is proud to recognize Spotlight biographees for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • The Spotlight Series shines a light on a select group of individuals to share their unique bodies of work through exposure on the MWW corporate home page and the official Spotlight website .
  • Spotlight listees exhibit qualities that complement the MWW motto: "Often imitated, never duplicated."
  • The Marquis Spotlight Series recognized 25 prominent listees in the fourth quarter of 2023:

ARTPRIZE UNVEILS 2023 WINNING ARTISTS, AWARDING $400,000 IN PRIZES AND SHOWCASING A SPECTRUM OF PASSION AND SKILL

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Monday, October 2, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ArtPrize, the annual international contemporary art competition and immersive festival, draws the curtains on a spectacular 18 days of art exhibitions and activations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Concluding with an unforgettable closing ceremony at Rosa Parks Circle, ArtPrize distributed a staggering $400,000 in prize money across the Juried Awards, Visibility Awards and Public Vote, where over 50,000 votes were cast.

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  • The 950 participating artists represented 12 countries and 30 states, exhibiting captivating artwork of various mediums, including: photography, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and beaded embroidery.
  • More than 150 local venues debuted artwork, from public parks to bars and restaurants, transforming Grand Rapids into a living canvas.
  • ArtPrize's central gathering point, the ArtPrize ClubHouse, hosted curated art exhibitions, daily programming, panel discussions, and youth educational activities.
  • During the closing ceremony, ArtPrize announced next year's dates: September 13-28, 2024, promising continued celebrations of art, inspiration, and connection.

SONGMICS HOME Makes Debut with Pop-Up Showroom at Paris Design Week 2023

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

PARIS, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SONGMICS HOME, a global-leading online furnishing brand, made its debut at the 2023 Paris Design Week under the theme "THIS IS US".

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  • PARIS, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SONGMICS HOME, a global-leading online furnishing brand, made its debut at the 2023 Paris Design Week under the theme "THIS IS US".
  • SONGMICS HOME invited 6 global celebrities from diverse backgrounds to showcase their personalized living spaces with SONGMICS HOME's products for everyday life.
  • During the design week, SONGMICS HOME hosted a grand opening ceremony that attracted local French media outlets, industry celebrities, and partners.
  • Franck Millot, the director of Paris Design Week, delivered a special address and highly appreciated the company's product creativity and cultural concept.

Live Ventures Acquires Naturally Aged Flooring, Harris, Kraus, and Heritage Mill Wood Flooring Brands from Q.E.P.

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE), a diversified holding company (“Live Ventures” or “Company”), announced today that its subsidiary Marquis Industries, Inc. (“Marquis Industries”) has acquired the Harris Flooring Group® brands from Q.E.P.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE), a diversified holding company (“Live Ventures” or “Company”), announced today that its subsidiary Marquis Industries, Inc. (“Marquis Industries”) has acquired the Harris Flooring Group® brands from Q.E.P.
  • The Harris Flooring Group comprises four major flooring brands: Harris®, Kraus®, Naturally Aged Flooring™, and Heritage Mill Wood Flooring™.
  • On September 20, 2023, Marquis Industries acquired the Harris Flooring Group brands, inventory, and book of business and intends to retain substantially all Harris Flooring Group employees and sales representatives.
  • “We believe the acquisition will be very synergistic and add significant revenues to Marquis Industries.”
    “The Harris Flooring Group is a perfect fit with our existing flooring manufacturing operations, and we are thrilled to add the high-quality Harris, Kraus, Naturally Aged Flooring, and Heritage Mill Wood Flooring brands to our line of national flooring brands.

SONGMICS HOME Makes Debut with Pop-Up Showroom at Paris Design Week 2023

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Friday, September 22, 2023

PARIS, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SONGMICS HOME, a global-leading online furnishing brand, made its debut at the 2023 Paris Design Week under the theme "THIS IS US".

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SONGMICS HOME, a global-leading online furnishing brand, made its debut at the 2023 Paris Design Week under the theme "THIS IS US".
  • SONGMICS HOME invited 6 global celebrities from diverse backgrounds to showcase their personalized living spaces with SONGMICS HOME's products for everyday life.
  • During the design week, SONGMICS HOME hosted a grand opening ceremony that attracted local French media outlets, industry celebrities, and partners.
  • Franck Millot, the director of Paris Design Week, delivered a special address and highly appreciated the company's product creativity and cultural concept.

U.S. Non-Profit Foundation acquires John Collier's controversial painting, "The Laboratory"

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arts of Imagination Foundation today announced their acquisition of John Collier's artistic masterwork, The Laboratory , in a private sale negotiated by Christie's in New York.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arts of Imagination Foundation today announced their acquisition of John Collier's artistic masterwork, The Laboratory , in a private sale negotiated by Christie's in New York.
  • The 1895 oil painting is an instantly recognizable example of Victorian Gothic art and has rarely been displayed publicly.
  • Its striking visuals and roots in storytelling played a vital role in the Arts of Imagination Foundation's decision to make The Laboratory part of their permanent collection.
  • The painting will be publicly available as part of the Foundation's continuing efforts to illuminate how stories and art influence our culture and inspire personal discovery.

Newly-Released Metaphysical Novel Combines Suspenseful Fantasy With Rumination Of Existential Ideas

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Charleston, SC, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Introducing author M. I. Verras’s new fantasy novel: The Hidden Face.

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  • Charleston, SC, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Introducing author M. I. Verras’s new fantasy novel: The Hidden Face.
  • Marquise Gertain meanders throughout her idyllic eternal Home until the moment she sees a dark figure appearing in the woods.
  • A secret gathering at midnight reveals a very different picture of the reality that Marquise believed herself to be living in.
  • The script of the book unfolds in graded plot levels, which are connected to each other and reveal distinct existential ideas,” says Verras.