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Major League Table Tennis Unveils Sale of its First Six Teams

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), the first professional table tennis league in the USA, is excited to announce the sale of 6 teams to a seasoned group of business executives and sports stars.

Key Points: 
  • PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), the first professional table tennis league in the USA, is excited to announce the sale of 6 teams to a seasoned group of business executives and sports stars.
  • Portland Paddlers: Idan, Dorian and Ohad Levi, owners of Idor Diamonds, are excited to partner in the acquisition of the Paddlers.
  • "I'm thrilled to witness the launch of the first professional table tennis league in the USA," stated Dima Ovtcharov.
  • These announcements are set against the backdrop of an exhilarating new MLTT season, underlining the league's dedication to positioning itself as the pinnacle of professional table tennis worldwide.

FENDER RESPONDS TO PLAYER DEMAND FOR VINTAGE STYLE IN THE MODERN ERA WITH ALL-NEW VINTERA II SERIES

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the launch of the Vintera II Series. This latest addition to Fender's historic portfolio of electric guitars marks a significant update to the original debut of the Vintera Series. This new line of vibrant and highly playable guitars pay homage to the iconic Strat® and Tele® guitars of the 50s, 60s and 70s while simultaneously nodding to some of the rare gems that have studded the Fender lineup such as the Mustang® and Bass VI. To celebrate the new series, Fender is debuting a full creative campaign that captures the nostalgic style and sound of the "golden age" of Fender and highlights vintage-inspired takes on fan-favorite models. The campaign will also feature an all-star roster of multigenerational artists including noise-rock trailblazer Thurston Moore and The Revolution's Wendy Melvoin, as well as indie phenom Snail Mail and Grammy-winner Madison Cunningham, as well as era-inspired artists vignettes and more.  

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  • Introducing the Vintera II Series: era-correct classics and cult faves from the 50s, 60s & 70s.
  • Creatively, these pieces are a tip of the cap to the past — while still remaining firmly grounded in the contemporary.
  • The campaign will be tied together with a hero video featuring six chapters, highlighting the different eras the Vintera II Series pulls inspiration from, including the individual models from that decade, all showing how the series encapsulates "vintage style for the modern era."
  • Under the hood, the vintage-style early '60s single-coil pickups deliver the iconic Fender sound: warm, woody, dynamic and powerful.

Financial Institutions See Technology More Than Ever as Key Differentiator in Customer Experience, Says ISG

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Featured speakers include executives with Standard Chartered Bank, Citi, Santander Germany, Crédit Mutuel, Conseil National Stratégique de l’Intelligence Artificielle, France FinTech, OCBF, Cognizant and Engine by Starling.

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  • Featured speakers include executives with Standard Chartered Bank, Citi, Santander Germany, Crédit Mutuel, Conseil National Stratégique de l’Intelligence Artificielle, France FinTech, OCBF, Cognizant and Engine by Starling.
  • “High-performing firms in the BFS industry are seeing opportunities even in times of macroeconomic and market upheaval,” said Colas Truong, ISG partner and host of the event.
  • Customers are examining which financial institutions are behind crypto-related services and new digital assets to determine if they are a safe form of investment and trading.
  • The ISG TechXchange: Banking and Financial Services is sponsored by Wipro, Accenture, Cognizant, Eviden, Tech Mahindra and Kyndryl.

How Charles Farris relaunched into a modern era with a new scent and commitment to sustainability

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The launch centres around three pivotal elements that are set to anchor the company firmly into a modern market.

Key Points: 
  • The launch centres around three pivotal elements that are set to anchor the company firmly into a modern market.
  • The latest addition to their acclaimed scent collection, Portobello
    A highlight of the relaunch is their latest scent, Portobello.
  • "Having grown out of the Industrial Revolution, Charles Farris has seen a lot of change, but none as significant as the need for environmental stewardship.
  • It really brings that yesteryear charm with the more modern conveniences of today's online landscape.

Grand Opening of Stash Dispensaries' new Orland Hills location

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

ORLAND HILLS, Ill., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stash Dispensaries' new Orland Hills location is holding a grand opening event on September 16, starting at 10am, with something for every cannabis lover in store.

Key Points: 
  • ORLAND HILLS, Ill., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stash Dispensaries' new Orland Hills location is holding a grand opening event on September 16, starting at 10am, with something for every cannabis lover in store.
  • "Our Orland Hills Grand Opening will be a day of celebration, community, and all things cannabis," Stash CEO Matt Longo said.
  • Activities and experiences will include:
    Ribbon-cutting ceremony: Join us at 11am on the 16th for the official opening of Stash Dispensaries.
  • Stash Dispensaries – Orland Hills location is at: 9545 W 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 60487

REI Co-op Studios celebrates the release of new co-produced films for fall

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Co-op Studios, the in-house content arm for specialty outdoor retailer REI, today announced the release and expanded distribution of several original feature films, short films and podcasts. Among the projects are "Canary," a feature climate documentary that will begin its major U.S. theatrical run on Sept. 15, "Frybread Face & Me," a narrative film that made its international premiere at Toronto International Film Festival, and Full Circle: The First All Black Everest Ascent, a forthcoming film in partnership with Westbrook Studios.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Co-op Studios , the in-house content arm for specialty outdoor retailer REI, today announced the release and expanded distribution of several original feature films, short films and podcasts.
  • REI Co-op Studios executive produced and helped finance the film, along with Macro, River Road, and Indion Entertainment.
  • REI Co-op Studios executive produced the film in partnership Boardwalk Pictures, producers of "Chef's Table," "Cheer," and "Last Chance U."
  • Beyond feature films, REI Co-op Studios is producing short films and podcasts that will launch on REI's channels through the Fall.
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BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS & MUSEUM LAUNCHES NEW EDUCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOSTON TEA PARTY

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Engaging Students Throughout the United States on the Boston Tea PartyAs part of a new initiative during the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party's commemorative year, students across American are invited to express their personal thoughts and connections to the themes centered around the ideas of the Boston Tea Party -- Civic Engagement, Representation, Protest and Commemoration -- through creative writing projects (essays, poetry etc.), videography, or artistic design. The goal is to not only educate students on the iconic events that helped shape America, but also allow them to connect these ideals and relate to what they mean to them today.

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  • Schools/Students Across America Invited to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party [December 16, 2023]
    "The Boston Tea Party is the 'single most important event leading up to the American Revolution'," says Shawn Ford, Executive Director of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
  • A tea donation drive is currently underway where schools/students across the United States can participate by sending loose-leaf tea to Boston be thrown into Boston Harbor as part of the 250th Boston Tea Party Anniversary reenactment.
  • Send dried loose-leaf tea (NO used tea bags) to: Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210.
  • 250th Boston Tea Party Anniversary LIVE Reenactment - Saturday, December 16, 2023
    The 250th anniversary year will culminate in a grand-scale, live reenactment of the Boston Tea Party on the actual anniversary of the Boston Tea Party - Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Gale and NACBS Award Fellowships to Five Scholars to Support British Studies and Decolonization/Diaspora Research

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. and NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale, part of Cengage Group, in partnership with the North American Conference on British Studies (NACBS), has awarded fellowships to five researchers. The Gale-NACBS Non-Residential Fellowships support research or teaching projects that rely on Gale Primary Sources and use digital humanities (DH) methodologies. The fellowships aim to help scholars expand the fields of British and decolonization studies for research and teaching as well as help support early career researchers develop the DH skills they need for future academic success and longevity.

Key Points: 
  • The Gale-NACBS Non-Residential Fellowships support research or teaching projects that rely on Gale Primary Sources and use digital humanities (DH) methodologies.
  • The fellowships aim to help scholars expand the fields of British and decolonization studies for research and teaching as well as help support early career researchers develop the DH skills they need for future academic success and longevity.
  • "The NACBS is thrilled to partner with Gale to provide scholars with the opportunity to incorporate new digital humanities applications into their research in British Studies," said Deborah Valenze, president at NACBS.
  • In offering fellowships, to scholars in multiple disciplines, Gale is increasing access to text and data mining tools and furthering opportunities in both research and teaching.

rEvolution Enhances Global Presence with a Strategic Base in Singapore, Focusing on Asia-Pacific Operations and Expanding Award-Winning Sports Marketing Services

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- rEvolution, the global leader in sports marketing, has announced the establishment of a strategic base in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- rEvolution, the global leader in sports marketing, has announced the establishment of a strategic base in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy.
  • Enhancing Global Strategic Base in Singapore, Focusing on APAC Operations and Expanding Award-Winning Sports Marketing
    The Singapore presence will serve as the nexus for rEvolution's Asia-Pacific operations, enhancing global brand visibility and activation for both existing and potential clients in the region.
  • Partners include industry leaders such as NetApp, Hyundai, Amazon Web Services, Capgemini, Lamborghini, Continental Tire, Tata Communications, to name a few.
  • Our strategic base in Singapore strengthens rEvolution's ability to offer 24/7, innovative solutions to our clients, wherever they are.

Why we won't be able to prevent climate breakdown without changing our relationship to the rest of the living world

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Its links and interactions with climate change are underestimated, and any policy to address either in isolation will miss the mark.

Key Points: 
  • Its links and interactions with climate change are underestimated, and any policy to address either in isolation will miss the mark.
  • It’s impossible to take effective action against global warming without addressing our impact on the rest of the living world, and vice versa.

Fossil carbon, living carbon

    • This requires that we adopt a two-pronged plan, aimed both at cutting down our reliance on both fossil and living carbon.
    • There is no way to achieve carbon neutrality without a profound transformation in the use of living resources, to ensure the reflux of agricultural emissions and better protection of carbon sinks.
    • For living carbon, we need to reinvest in the diversity of ecosystems to reduce agricultural emissions and protect carbon sinks as part of a bioeconomy.

From adding to subtracting

    • They have all involved adding new energy sources to a system initially based on the use of biomass.
    • Lowering emissions is not a matter of adding decarbonised sources to the energy system.
    • Pricing carbon from fossil fuel use is a key way to reflect the increasing scarcity of the atmospheric capacity to store carbon.
    • As the “gilets jaunes” protests in France showed, fossil carbon taxation without redistribution to the most vulnerable poses more problems than it solves.
    • While fossil carbon taxation accelerates the energy transition, negative carbon taxes – in other words, fossil fuel subsidies – delay it.

Investing in the diversity of living beings

    • Everything depends on what has been achieved on the second front of the transition, that of living carbon, the source of a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Agro-climatic transformation means finding ways to reinvest in biological diversity, in other words, in the abundance of living things.
    • But the price of CO2 does not reflect the value of this diversity.
    • In France, for example, the CO2 storage capacity of forests has been divided by three since 2005, mainly due to climatic factors.

The key issues of agriculture and food

    • Depending on the techniques used, farming systems may themselves release carbon into the atmosphere (deep ploughing, draining of wet soils, etc.)
    • or, on the contrary, store it in living soils (conservation agriculture, agroforestry, etc.).
    • As in the case of energy, the agroclimatic transition implies, on the demand side, that we consume smarter and less.
    • The use of food rations might be one way of achieving this, according to the recommendations of the world’s health authorities.

Remembering the ocean

    • are altering marine biodiversity, a crucial component in the storage of CO2 by the oceans.
    • Protecting the ocean sink is vital to stabilise tomorrow’s climate: it is estimated that the continental biosphere contains four times more carbon than the atmosphere.