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Hello, Avelo!Avelo Airlines Takes Flight to Los Angeles and Orlando with Nonstop Service from Brownsville-South Padre Island

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Avelo Airlines takes flight today from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) with exclusive nonstop service to Los Angeles and Orlando.

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  • BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Avelo Airlines takes flight today from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) with exclusive nonstop service to Los Angeles and Orlando.
  • Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "BRO – it's officially time to say hello to Avelo!
  • Getting to Los Angeles and Orlando from South Texas is now easier than ever."
  • Avelo Airlines' commitment to affordable, convenient travel aligns with our mission to provide the best services to our residents and visitors.

ITS Logistics May Port Rail Ramp Index: L.A. and Long Beach Ports Make Progress in Negotiations but Empty Returns and Terminal Operations are Problematic

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The Port of Los Angles in 2021 brought in 10,677,610 TEU followed by the Port of Long Beach bringing in 4,753,828 TEU.

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  • The Port of Los Angles in 2021 brought in 10,677,610 TEU followed by the Port of Long Beach bringing in 4,753,828 TEU.
  • The ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index forecasts port container and dray operations for the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf regions.
  • Ocean and domestic container rail ramp operations are also highlighted in the index for both the West Inland and East Inland regions.
  • Visit here for a full comprehensive copy of the index with expected forecasts for the US port and rail ramps.

Music Video "ARGENT GLASS ft. CHAR" Produced by C-chord Ltd. and Directed by Katsuyuki NAKANISHI Wins Best Music Video at HRIFF 2023, Selected for Silver Screenings at BMVA 2023

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Monday, May 15, 2023

(C) KATSUYUKI NAKANISHI / C-chord Ltd.

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  • (C) KATSUYUKI NAKANISHI / C-chord Ltd.
    BMVA, Europe's largest networking event for the video and music industry, has been held since 2013.
  • The selection process is based on the quality, originality, and diversity of each work, regardless of language, genre, or recognition.
  • Katsuyuki NAKANISHI is the first Japanese filmmaker to win the Best Music Video Award in the Music Video Competition at HRIFF 2023 for his film, and this BMVA 2023 selection is also a rare accomplishment.
  • Receiving the Best Music Video award is often a big step up for independent filmmakers, and this award
    is of great significance to NAKANISHI.

Taking A New Journey To Reencounter My Cultural Heritage

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Cultural Heritage Administration and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation have jointly announced the commencement of the 2023 Visit KOREAN HERITAGE Campaign from May 9. The Campaign was inaugurated with a ceremony for campaign supporters held on May 9 at the Hwangudan Altar and the Westin Josun Seoul Hotel in Seoul.

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  • - The Campaign runs ten courses for cultural heritage tours to promote cultural heritage tourism through cooperation with accommodation, transportation, and travel industries
    SEOUL, South Korea, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Cultural Heritage Administration and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation have jointly announced the commencement of the 2023 Visit KOREAN HERITAGE Campaign from May 9.
  • With commencing the first year of restoration to daily life after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Campaign intends to provide visitors with an opportunity to enjoy cultural heritage and achieve a new quantum leap towards cultural heritage tourism.
  • The Cultural Heritage Visitors' Passport Tour program has undergone a complete renovation this year, marking the beginning of cultural heritage tourism in Korea.
  • Actress Kim Min-ha will serve as the campaign ambassador again this year to introduce the beauty of Korean cultural heritage.

University of Southern California launches $1B-plus initiative for computing including AI, advanced computation and quantum computing

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Friday, May 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USC President Carol L. Folt on Thursday announced a $1 billion-plus initiative for computing research and education across disciplines, with a focus on AI, machine learning and data science, augmented and virtual reality, robotics, gaming and block chain.

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  • The initiative integrates computing throughout education and research to enhance digital literacy for all students as the university aims to hold its lead as a top provider of tech professionals.
  • "We will integrate digital literacy across disciplines to create responsible leaders for the workforce of the future."
  • USC leaders began developing Frontiers of Computing three years ago, before the recent rise of artificial intelligence and generative A.I.
  • The new School of Advanced Computing will tackle this goal by developing reimagined engineering curricula, that also emphasize the ethics of technology, in our fast-changing world."

Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament Returns to L.A. Live, August 5-6

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

California’s largest outdoor 3on3 basketball tournament, the Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament returns to the streets of Downtown Los Angeles and L.A. LIVE Saturday, August 5-Sunday, August 6.

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  • California’s largest outdoor 3on3 basketball tournament, the Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament returns to the streets of Downtown Los Angeles and L.A. LIVE Saturday, August 5-Sunday, August 6.
  • Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament website features an upgraded and improved registration experience that allows players and captains to easily navigate.
  • As the largest 3on3 basketball tournament in California, Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament has continued to partner with leaders in the sports industry to continue to deliver valuable assets for all participants.
  • Complete information about registration, eligibility, rules and bracketing can be found at the official Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament website, nike3on3.com .

NUESTRA.TV LAUNCHES BILINGUAL ORIGINAL SERIES "BUEN PROVECHO BY LATINA APPROVED"

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

MIAMI, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Latina entrepreneurs, influencers, and best friends Tania Torres and Liliana Becerra take viewers through a tour of the best Latin-centric eateries in "Buen Provecho by Latina Approved," a new original reality road trip series now streaming on Nuestra.TV.

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    MIAMI, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Latina entrepreneurs, influencers, and best friends Tania Torres and Liliana Becerra take viewers through a tour of the best Latin-centric eateries in "Buen Provecho by Latina Approved," a new original reality road trip series now streaming on Nuestra.TV .
  • "Buen Provecho by Latina Approved" follows Torres and Becerra through their culinary adventures as they get a taste of what makes these food destinations authentic and unique.
  • She holds an MBA degree and enjoys sharing her Latina lifestyle and knowledge throughout her social content and podcast, All Things Latina.
  • "Working on 'Buen Provecho by Latina Approved' with Tania has been a once in a lifetime experience.

VF Developments Completes Renovations and Refinances a Multifamily Community in the Chinatown area of Los Angeles, California

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

VF Developments, LLC also recently refinanced with a top 20 national bank the acquisition bridge loan used to acquire and renovate the community.

Key Points: 
  • VF Developments, LLC also recently refinanced with a top 20 national bank the acquisition bridge loan used to acquire and renovate the community.
  • VF Developments, LLC, in joint venture with private investors in March 2020, acquired the Los Angeles multifamily property located at 900 West College Street, Los Angeles, California with the plan of repositioning and adding capital improvements.
  • This modern two-story garden walkup is located in the Figueroa Terrace hillside and minutes to Chinatown and downtown Los Angeles.
  • We are proud to create jobs in the Chinatown area for minorities, significantly improve the community, and provide more affordable housing."

VF Developments Completes Renovations and Refinances a Multifamily Community in the Chinatown area of Los Angeles, California

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Monday, April 24, 2023

VF Developments, LLC also recently refinanced with a top 20 national bank the acquisition bridge loan used to acquire and renovate the community.

Key Points: 
  • VF Developments, LLC also recently refinanced with a top 20 national bank the acquisition bridge loan used to acquire and renovate the community.
  • VF Developments, LLC, in joint venture with private investors in March 2020, acquired the Los Angeles multifamily property located at 900 West College Street, Los Angeles, California with the plan of repositioning and adding capital improvements.
  • This modern two-story garden walkup is located in the Figueroa Terrace hillside and minutes to Chinatown and downtown Los Angeles.
  • We are proud to create jobs in the Chinatown area for minorities, significantly improve the community, and provide more affordable housing."

FRANK ZAPPA'S INCREDIBLY RARE RECORDINGS, BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PLANNED FOR A POTENTIAL SEQUEL TO HIS ICONIC "HOT RATS" ALBUM, HAVE BEEN UNEARTHED FROM THE VAULT AND COMPILED AS NEW COLLECTION, "FUNKY NOTHINGNESS"

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Largely instrumental, these recordings showcased the guitarist's virtuosity, while offering what could have easily been the sequel to Hot Rats, had it ever been released.

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  • Largely instrumental, these recordings showcased the guitarist's virtuosity, while offering what could have easily been the sequel to Hot Rats, had it ever been released.
  • Flo & Eddie would join the Mothers for Zappa's Chunga's Revenge album, recorded mostly that summer and released in October of that year.
  • By the end of 1970, Zappa was well into writing and developing his film, "200 Motels" and the accompanying soundtrack.
  • It's a head-scratcher for sure, but it does make sense as Frank was embracing audio technology as soon as it became available."