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NBC Television Network's Live Coverage Of 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony To Make IMAX Debut

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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STAMFORD, Conn. and NEW YORK, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The NBC television network will extend its live coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony to IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) locations nationwide on Friday, July 26 — the first time ever the global event will be presented live in IMAX, it was announced today.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn. and NEW YORK, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The NBC television network will extend its live coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony to IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) locations nationwide on Friday, July 26 — the first time ever the global event will be presented live in IMAX, it was announced today.
  • IMAX will present NBC's live coverage of this summer's Opening Ceremony to more than 150 IMAX locations throughout the United States, providing fans with a unique and immersive theatre experience to enjoy what promises to be one of the most spectacular Opening Ceremonies in Olympic history.
  • On March 29, an NBCUniversal promotional trailer for its coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics will begin to run in IMAX theatres nationwide.
  • NBCUniversal previously announced that the NBC broadcast network and streaming service Peacock will be the company's primary platforms for its coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, scheduled for July 26-Aug. 11, 2024.

James Campbell Company Announces the Appointment of Kevin Penn as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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James Campbell Company LLC (JCC), a $5.3 billion, nationally diversified real estate company based in Hawaii, announced today the appointment of Kevin Penn as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective Jan. 8, 2024.

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  • James Campbell Company LLC (JCC), a $5.3 billion, nationally diversified real estate company based in Hawaii, announced today the appointment of Kevin Penn as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective Jan. 8, 2024.
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    James Campbell Company appoints Kevin Penn as Chief Executive Officer.
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    “With a diverse background that spans nearly three decades, we are confident in Kevin’s vision and ability to lead James Campbell Company during a time of extraordinary opportunity for the organization,” said Liz Holland, James Campbell Company's board chair.
  • Mr. Penn succeeds Donald E. Huffner, Jr. whose last day at the company will be Dec. 31, 2023.

USPS Releases Art of the Skateboard Stamps

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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PHOENIX, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service unveiled its latest Forever stamps celebrating the Art of the Skateboard during a first-day-of-issue event held today at the Desert West Skate Park.

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  • Postal Service unveiled its latest Forever stamps celebrating the Art of the Skateboard during a first-day-of-issue event held today at the Desert West Skate Park.
  • "We are honored to do that again through these 'Art of the Skateboard' Forever stamps."
  • The Art of the Skateboard stamps feature four unique designs created by skateboarders-turned-artists Worl, Greenwood, MasPaz and William James Taylor Junior, also known as Core222.
  • The Art of the Skateboard stamps will be released in panes of 20, with 18 million copies in production.

Justice for Jim Thorpe! Olympic Wins Fully Reinstated by IOC on 110th Anniversary

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reinstates Jim Thorpe as the sole champion of the decathlon and pentathlon in the 1912 Olympic Games.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reinstates Jim Thorpe as the sole champion of the decathlon and pentathlon in the 1912 Olympic Games.
  • It is addressed by an extraordinary gesture of fair play from the concerned National Olympic Committees."
  • Bright Path Strong commends the IOC for setting the record straight and fully reinstating Jim Thorpe.
  • Nedra Darling concludes, "I pray that Jim, his family, and our ancestors are celebrating that the truth has been upheld today, on this 110th anniversary of Jim being awarded his Olympic gold medals.

HERSHEY RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH TEAM USA AND JOINS THE LA28 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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HERSHEY, Pa., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company today announced they have renewed their partnership with Team USA and will partner with the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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  • HERSHEY, Pa., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company today announced they have renewed their partnership with Team USA and will partner with the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • Hershey will support Team USA through 2028 when the Games return to American soil, as well as during Paris 2024 and Milan Cortina 2026.
  • Hershey joins the much-anticipated LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games as its first domestic food partner.
  • Stay tuned for more exciting announcements from this powerhouse partnership as we get closer to Team USA's participation in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

SpartanNash Foundation Announces In-Store Fundraiser to Benefit Special Olympics

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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    SpartanNash Foundation Announces In-Store Fundraiser to Benefit Special Olympics (Photo: Business Wire)
    Store guests at SpartanNash stores across eight states including Family Fare , D&W Fresh Market and VGs Grocery will be invited to donate $1, $5 or $10 or round up at any checkout lane or online through Fast Lane .
  • SpartanNash stores will be partnering with the Special Olympics affiliate in their respective states, and 100 percent of all funds raised will go directly to that states Special Olympics partner at the conclusion of the fundraising campaign.
  • SpartanNash employs more than 25 Special Olympics athletes who have serviced customers for a combined 195 years at SpartanNash retail stores.
  • After the donation period concludes, the SpartanNash Foundation will split funds raised among the states participating in the retail fundraiser.

BOA Nutrition Teams with Georgia Sports Medicine Director Ron Courson and Bulldogs' All-SEC Tackle Devonte Wyatt

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BOA Nutrition , continues to ride a wave of momentum by adding Ron Courson, Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Georgia, to the company's medical advisory board.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BOA Nutrition , continues to ride a wave of momentum by adding Ron Courson, Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Georgia, to the company's medical advisory board.
  • BOA also recently announced it has signed an endorsement deal with Georgia's first-team All-SEC defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt.
  • BOA Nutrition launched in 2020, developing sports performance products in collaboration with athletic training and nutrition experts at Duke University.
  • "In sports medicine, knowledge is power," said Courson, who is in his 27th year with Georgia Athletics.

THE FINNISH LONG DRINK LAUNCHES AD CAMPAIGN, BRINGING FINLAND'S SECRET TO HAPPINESS TO AMERICANS FAR AND WIDE

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Finnish Long Drink - America's #1 long drink brand made with real liquor and sparkling citrus - has launched their first national, multi-platform, fully integrated ad campaign.

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  • NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Finnish Long Drink - America's #1 long drink brand made with real liquor and sparkling citrus - has launched their first national, multi-platform, fully integrated ad campaign.
  • To the Finnish founders of The Finnish Long Drink, this comes as no surprise - the reason is long drink - their country's best kept secret, and top selling liquor category.
  • "Through The Finnish Long Drink - America's #1 long drink brand - the next generation of Finns are giving Finland's own liquor category a true identity with a stronger, bolder voice."
  • The Finnish Long Drink is a top selling category of alcohol in Finland a legend that is now available in America.

PURE LEAF ICED TEA, RECORD BREAKING TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE ALLYSON FELIX, AND SEEKHER FOUNDATION LAUNCH INAUGURAL "NO" GRANTS TO HELP WOMEN SAY "NO" AT WORK SO THEY CAN SAY "YES" TO THEMSELVES

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Across the millions of women in the workforce, saying "no" cost women a total of $55.3B in future earning potential.

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  • Across the millions of women in the workforce, saying "no" cost women a total of $55.3B in future earning potential.
  • Each grant covers $1,406the maximum amount women could lose in future earning potential each time they say "no" to an ask at work.
  • Her partnership with Pure Leaf to launch the "No" Grants continues her fight for all women facing the repercussions of saying "no" at work.
  • I'm partnering with Pure Leaf because we must help women say 'no' at work without the worry of financial repercussions."

Special Olympics Florida Celebrates 50 Years of Transforming Lives

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Special Olympics Florida was formally founded in February of 1972 and, for 50 years, has provided year-round sports training and competitions to athletes with intellectual disabilities across the Sunshine State.

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  • Special Olympics Florida was formally founded in February of 1972 and, for 50 years, has provided year-round sports training and competitions to athletes with intellectual disabilities across the Sunshine State.
  • 2022 promises to be a landmark year for Special Olympics Florida for several reasons.
  • From June 5 through June 12, Special Olympics Florida will host the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando.
  • Special Olympics Florida was founded in February 1972 by a group of volunteers and activists committed to helping people with intellectual disabilities lead happier, more satisfying lives.