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LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA + FRIENDS AT TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SET TO LAUNCH THE 2023/24 SEASON WITH UNPRECEDENTED EVENT

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Friday, September 22, 2023

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New details announced about Lin-Manuel Miranda + Friends, the first event of the 2023/24 season at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post. In a one-night-only event created exclusively for Tilles Center, Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning songwriter, actor, producer, and director Lin-Manuel Miranda will be joined by moderator Jeremy McCarter, with whom he co-authored two New York Times bestsellers. The evening will also feature musicians from the RISE Theatre Directory and Long Island's own Central Islip High School Concert Choir. A final block of tickets has also now been released for sale.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New details announced about Lin-Manuel Miranda + Friends, the first event of the 2023/24 season at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post.
  • Tilles Center is proud to partner with the Miranda Family Fund in the creation of opportunities for artists of color.
  • Students from the award-winning Central Islip High School Concert Choir will join Lin-Manuel Miranda + Friends during select closing musical numbers during the event.
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda + Friends is sponsored in part by Victoria Rodriguez Minowitz and Robert Minowitz, Diana and Randy Plotnitzky and Brenda and Jason Wilensky.

Test Preparation Market to grow by USD 46.86 billion from 2022 to 2027 | The increasing use of analytical tools in test preparations to drive growth - Technavio

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Friday, September 22, 2023

The increasing use of analytical tools in test preparations is one of the key factors driving the test preparation market growth.

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  • The increasing use of analytical tools in test preparations is one of the key factors driving the test preparation market growth.
  • Factors such as rising enrollments in test preparation courses and the proliferation of startups catering to the regional test preparation market are playing pivotal roles in driving market growth.
  • A key factor shaping the test preparation market growth is the technological advances in test preparation services.
  • One of the key factors driving growth in the test preparation market in India is the rising number of enrollments in test preparation courses.

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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.