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GLOBAL CITIZEN AND pgLANG ANNOUNCE 'MOVE AFRIKA,' A LONG-TERM VISION TO PIONEER A WORLD CLASS MUSIC TOURING CIRCUIT ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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In partnership with the Rwanda Development Board, Kigali, Rwanda will host Move Afrika every year for the next five years.

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  • In partnership with the Rwanda Development Board, Kigali, Rwanda will host Move Afrika every year for the next five years.
  • Each year, additional countries will be added to the tour schedule, which aims to expand to five countries by 2025.
  • "Africa is driving culture and creativity globally, but the Continent has been left out of the global music touring circuit for too long.
  • Across the entire African continent there is huge excitement for driving economic development, tourism and world class entertainment.

Canon Solutions America-sponsored FIRST Robotics Team Gears Up for 12th Year in Operation

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Dirty Mechanics was established in 2011 as a team of students from only one school who competed exclusively during seasonal competitions.

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  • Dirty Mechanics was established in 2011 as a team of students from only one school who competed exclusively during seasonal competitions.
  • The 2023-24 team will start this fall in preparation for a campaign culminating with the FIRST Championship, scheduled for April 17-20, 2024.
  • Additionally, Team #179, Children of the Swamp, based in South Florida, receives support from Canon Solutions America to help fund travel, supplies, and more.
  • We were inspired by Mr. Ferguson and created another robotics team, but [wanted to] have it be more of a community team than just our small school.

CAULIPOWER Triples Down With Largest-Ever Innovation Announcement, Sharing the Launch of A New Revolutionary Crust and Three New Premium-Topped Pizzas, While Disrupting the Snack Category With First-Of-A-Kind Pizza Bites

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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“While other brands stopped innovating during the pandemic, CAULIPOWER tripled down and today we announce the results of that decision.

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  • “While other brands stopped innovating during the pandemic, CAULIPOWER tripled down and today we announce the results of that decision.
  • We are entering into snacks, initiating long overdue product renovation to the $4bn snacking category.
  • We have created a first-ever pinsa-style pie with an airy, crispy crust made in Italy.
  • CAULIPOWER Pizza Bites are the FIRST and ONLY baked2 (never fried) cauliflower crust pizza bites and are available in two varieties: Four Cheese and Uncured Pepperoni.

United States Mint Releases 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set™ on October 26

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set on October 26 at noon EDT.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set on October 26 at noon EDT.
  • All four coins are included in the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set.
  • United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designers created the four designs for 2023, which were sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artists.
  • The American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Sets are included in the Mint’s Product Subscription Program.

Innovate Albion awarded a $75,000 grant to support robotics programs in Albion and Marshall

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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ALBION, Mich., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innovate Albion (innovatealbion.org), the largest STEM training nonprofit for students grades K-12 in southwest Michigan, was awarded a $75,000 grant from The Cronin Foundation to support robotics at its Albion tech hub and in Marshall Public Schools.

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  • A $75,000 grant from The Cronin Foundation supports robotics at Innovate Albion, an education tech hub, and through the nonprofit's work in Marshall Public Schools.
  • ALBION, Mich., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innovate Albion ( innovatealbion.org ), the largest STEM training nonprofit for students grades K-12 in southwest Michigan, was awarded a $75,000 grant from The Cronin Foundation to support robotics at its Albion tech hub and in Marshall Public Schools.
  • "We're honored by the community's growing support of our efforts to boost STEM and STEAM education," said Caroline Hurteau, executive director of Innovate Albion.
  • Innovate Albion robotics has become the organization's most popular program, attracting students from kindergarten through high school from as far away as metro-Detroit.

Charging the Future: TERRA Makes History as the FIRST to Bring Smart Battery Swapping to MENA!

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Their groundbreaking Smart Battery Swapping solution marks a historic moment, as they become the FIRST to introduce this cutting-edge technology in MENA.

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  • Their groundbreaking Smart Battery Swapping solution marks a historic moment, as they become the FIRST to introduce this cutting-edge technology in MENA.
  • In addition to pioneering Smart Battery Swapping, TERRA is proud to align with the UAE government's commitment to nature-based solutions for environmental challenges and the goals of COP28.
  • By being the FIRST to bring Smart Battery Swapping to MENA and promoting environmentally responsible initiatives, TERRA is setting the standard for a sustainable future.
  • What sets TERRA apart is our vision of a universal swapping network that caters to all-electric vehicles on the road.

Magnetawan First Nation Launches Mobile Communications App For Member Notifications

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION, Ontario, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chief and Council of Magnetawan First Nation have released a new mobile application to help connect their members to administration, services, and resources.

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  • MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION, Ontario, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chief and Council of Magnetawan First Nation have released a new mobile application to help connect their members to administration, services, and resources.
  • The official Magnetawan First Nation app is designed for members to stay informed of community news and events, regardless of whether they live on or off-reserve, and to enable private and secure communications between app users and the administration office.
  • “Staying connected to our members who live off-reserve can be difficult; a mobile app gives our communications department an additional tool for time-sensitive notifications where something like Facebook or a newsletter isn’t an ideal solution,” said Chief Lloyd Myke.
  • The free app is available now for iOS and Android devices — download today and never miss an update from Magnetawan First Nation!

THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY CEO PATRICK H. DOLLARD TO MOVE INTO SENIOR ADVISORY ROLE IN THE NEW YEAR

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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HARRIS, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY® (TCFD) TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PATRICK H. DOLLARD, WHO HAS LED THE ORGANIZATION FOR 43 YEARS, HAS DECIDED TO TRANSITION INTO A NEW ROLE AS SENIOR ADVISOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMMEDIATELY NAMED DR. THERESA HAMLIN, ITS PRESIDENT, TO SUCCEED HIM. THE CHANGES ARE EFFECTIVE AT THE START OF THE NEW YEAR. 

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  • I HAVE REALLY ENJOYED WORKING CLOSELY WITH HIM OVER THIS PAST DECADE AND THE BOARD IS DELIGHTED HE WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A SENIOR ADVISOR.
  • AS PATRICK TRANSITIONS INTO A SENIOR ADVISORY ROLE, WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE DR. THERESA HAMLIN ASSUME THE CEO POSITION AT THE START OF THE NEW YEAR."
  • "TODAY TCFD IS RECOGNIZED AS A NATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE THANKS TO PATRICK'S ADVOCACY AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP OVER FOUR DECADES.
  • "WE ARE GRATEFUL TO PATRICK FOR HIS BOLD VISION AND LEADERSHIP, AND FORTUNATE TO HAVE SOMEONE AS QUALIFIED, ENTHUSIASTIC AND READY FOR THE FUTURE AS TERRY."

Filament Games and FIRST® Launch RoboCo Sports League on Roblox to Make Robotics and STEM Learning Accessible to Students Globally

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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With the aim of making STEM learning engaging and fun, the mechanics of RoboCo Sports League specifically focus on design thinking and the iterative design process.

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  • With the aim of making STEM learning engaging and fun, the mechanics of RoboCo Sports League specifically focus on design thinking and the iterative design process.
  • "Our design philosophy at Filament Games centers around the alignment of educational goals with captivating game mechanics.
  • In RoboCo Sports League, we've woven the engineering design process directly and authentically into the experience," said Filament Games CEO Dan White.
  • We are thrilled to bring RoboCo Sports League into our community as we bring people together and spread the joy of STEM learning.

Church & Dwight to Webcast Discussion of Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Results on November 3

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) will webcast a discussion of its third quarter earnings results on Friday, November 3, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

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  • Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) will webcast a discussion of its third quarter earnings results on Friday, November 3, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
  • Media and investors may access the live audio webcast at https://investor.churchdwight.com/ beginning at 10:00 a.m.
  • The webcast will also be available for replay.
  • Church & Dwight Co., Inc., founded in 1846, is the leading U.S. producer of sodium bicarbonate, popularly known as baking soda.