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FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT: FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT becomes PULLUP ENTERTAINMENT on 1 April 2024

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

PARIS, FRANCE – 28 February 2024 - FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT (FR0012419307 - ALFOC) is changing its name to PULLUP ENTERTAINMENT effective from 1 April 2024 and implementing a new organisation structure to support the Group’s ambitions.

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  • PARIS, FRANCE – 28 February 2024 - FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT (FR0012419307 - ALFOC) is changing its name to PULLUP ENTERTAINMENT effective from 1 April 2024 and implementing a new organisation structure to support the Group’s ambitions.
  • The Company's shareholders today voted in favour of changing the company name from FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT to PULLUP ENTERTAINMENT effective from 1 April 2024.
  • A NEW ORGANISATION STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF PULLUP ENTERTAINMENT, EFFECTIVE FROM 1 APRIL
    On 2 January, Geoffroy Sardin, with 25 years of experience at Ubisoft Entertainment, took up the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer for all the business activities of the PULLUP ENTERTAINMENT Group.
  • Published by FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT, the highly anticipated Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 [5] , a cult license of Games Workshop, will be released on 9 September 2024.

As the Popularity of Children-Focused Companies Rise, Kids 'R' Kids Celebrates 39 Years and 170 Franchise Locations

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Kids 'R' Kids Acknowledged as a Top Franchise Opportunity in Billion-Dollar Childcare and Early Education Industry

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  • "Kids 'R' Kids is our opportunity to support our industry's needs with a strong and structured educational program," he says.
  • The Kids 'R' Kids STEAM AHEAD program incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math into children's daily learning, through play.
  • The Learning Academies provide BRAIN WAVES activities every day, with an emphasis on one of the brain's four lobes on their own.
  • As the nation's priority on early education rises, Kids 'R' Kids looks forward to continued development and expansion of its 170 locations in 2024 and beyond.

Coastal Carolina University launches South Carolina’s first space satellite program

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Conway, S.C., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Carolina University announces the launch of the CCU Space Program, the first such endeavor in South Carolina.

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  • Conway, S.C., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Carolina University announces the launch of the CCU Space Program, the first such endeavor in South Carolina.
  • The CCU Space Program will allow students to develop strong job-transferrable skills and may inspire the next generation of explorers.”
    Through this program, space technology will be levered to conduct scientific research aimed at addressing pressing issues in the management of the coastal environment and focus on monitoring and managing coastal erosion, sea-level rise, stormwater runoff, and other ecological concerns critical to the health of South Carolina’s coastal regions.
  • The CCU Space Program will offer an innovative and educational experience for students in intelligence and security studies.
  • In addition, the program will play a crucial role in safeguarding and managing cultural heritage assets, thus preserving South Carolina’s rich history.

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Breaks Ground on New 40,000 sq. ft. West Las Vegas Library

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Today, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District announced that the West Las Library’s role in the community is expanding with a new 41,178 square-foot, state-of-the-art branch.

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  • Today, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District announced that the West Las Library’s role in the community is expanding with a new 41,178 square-foot, state-of-the-art branch.
  • To meet the needs of this culturally diverse community, the new West Las Vegas Library is more than doubling its current size.
  • “The Library District is investing in our community’s future by building this beautiful, new West Las Vegas Library,” Goodman said.
  • For more information about the West Las Vegas Library, including architectural renderings of the new West Las Vegas Library, the history of the library branch in the community and more, visit https://legacy.lvccld.org/WestLVLibrary/ .

Breezeline Scholarship Donation and STEM Fair Inspire Young Scientists in New Hampshire

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Monday, February 26, 2024

DURHAM, N.H., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline has teamed up with the University of New Hampshire athletics department and FIRST Robotics of New Hampshire to inspire young Wildcats fans to pursue science and technology studies and careers.

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  • DURHAM, N.H., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline has teamed up with the University of New Hampshire athletics department and FIRST Robotics of New Hampshire to inspire young Wildcats fans to pursue science and technology studies and careers.
  • On Saturday, February 24, Breezeline presented a science fair at the Whittemore Center Arena, ahead of the New Hampshire Wildcats men’s ice hockey game.
  • “This scholarship will help our New Hampshire students succeed by providing them with the monetary support they need,” said Ken St. Hilaire of FIRST New Hampshire Robotics.
  • In September, Breezeline donated $5,000 to STEAM initiatives at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire.

Miracle Recreation’s Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines Win GOOD DESIGN Award

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Designed for ages 2 and up, the Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines encourage collaborative play while also creating a dynamic and interactive experience that keeps kids engaged for hours. Three oversized, double-sided panels -- “Curiosity Thrilled the Cat”, “My Cup of Tea”, and “Goooaaalll” -- allow children to create constant motion using mechanisms such as levers, gears, pegs, balls, and spinners. Each panel design embodies Goldberg’s zeitgeist and serves as a gateway into STEM and STEAM learning for children.

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  • MONETT, Mo., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miracle ® Recreation , a pioneer in manufacturing thrilling playgrounds for nearly a century, today announced its Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines™ playground equipment was named the winner of a prestigious GOOD DESIGN® Award.
  • “We thank the GOOD DESIGN Awards program for this recognition and welcome any community seeking to stir joy and wonder to consider adding Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines to their play space.”
    Designed for ages 2 and up, the Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines encourage collaborative play while also creating a dynamic and interactive experience that keeps kids engaged for hours.
  • Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines are a perfect complement to the brand’s Miracle Museum™ collection of products that create a children’s-museum-like experience on the playground.
  • For more information about the Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines, visit www.Miracle-Recreation.com/Machines

Reliant All-Star Educators Program with the Hooks Returns for Third Consecutive Year

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The Corpus Christi Hooks and Reliant have announced the continuation of the Reliant All-Star Educators Program, officially beginning the search for 10 new outstanding local public-school teachers to award each a $1,600 grant for classroom supplies.

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  • The Corpus Christi Hooks and Reliant have announced the continuation of the Reliant All-Star Educators Program, officially beginning the search for 10 new outstanding local public-school teachers to award each a $1,600 grant for classroom supplies.
  • “We are thrilled for the continuation of the All-Star Educators program,” said Brady Ballard, Hooks General Manager.
  • In addition to each educator receiving $1,500 on behalf of Reliant and the Hooks, Mardel is contributing another $100 for a grand total of $1,600.
  • The 10 All-Star Educators will be recognized this summer at a Corpus Christi Hooks game.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Available Now on PlayStation®5

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH, the new chapter in the epic FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, is now available worldwide for the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) console.

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  • FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH, the new chapter in the epic FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, is now available worldwide for the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) console.
  • Today, I’m filled with the same sense of pride when I look at what our development team has accomplished with FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH.
  • Players eager for more FINAL FANTASY VII content can download FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS, the hit mobile RPG that has been downloaded over 7.77 million times, through the App Store, Google Play or STEAM for free, and take part in a limited-time FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH crossover event within the game.
  • FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is now available for the PS5® console and rated T (Teen) by the ESRB.

Tech Alpharetta Hosts Fourth Annual Golf Classic with Stellar Consulting Solutions

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Tech Alpharetta , the nonprofit organization helping the City of Alpharetta to lead in tech innovation, announces its fourth annual golf tournament in partnership with Alpharetta-based Stellar Consulting Solutions , and its title sponsor, Dell Technologies/ Dell for Startups .

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  • Tech Alpharetta , the nonprofit organization helping the City of Alpharetta to lead in tech innovation, announces its fourth annual golf tournament in partnership with Alpharetta-based Stellar Consulting Solutions , and its title sponsor, Dell Technologies/ Dell for Startups .
  • The annual Golf Classic was created to help advance Tech Alpharetta’s mission of growing technology and innovation in the City of Alpharetta, which is continuing to grow as a thriving technology hub with more than 900 tech companies.
  • Tech Alpharetta has pledged to donate 50% of the net proceeds from the tournament to the Tech Alpharetta Women’s Forum’s STEAM Mentoring Program for high school girls at Innovation Academy High School in Alpharetta.
  • “We are always excited to partner with Tech Alpharetta to host this event each year,” shares Varun Jhanjee, CEO of Stellar Consulting Solutions.

K-12 Enrichment Company Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) Launches Today

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the launch of enrichment provider Brains & Motion Education (BAM!), a tech-enabled company unlocking the potential of students year-round through after-school, structured recess, and summer camp with STEM, arts, and sports programs. As the only nationwide provider with a focus on whole-child development, BAM! aims to stimulate young minds while keeping growing bodies joyfully active. 

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  • New After-school and Summer Camp Programs Offer STEM, Arts, and Sports Enrichment Nationwide With New Funding
    SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the launch of enrichment provider Brains & Motion Education (BAM!)
  • , a tech-enabled company unlocking the potential of students year-round through after-school, structured recess, and summer camp with STEM, arts, and sports programs.
  • These types of enrichment activities can and should be available to every student, regardless of their zip code."
  • Epstein, an education industry veteran, was brought in to launch the company from the assets of an enrichment company.