Walking Through the Great Wall of China

Global Times: Yangshao culture, bred along the Yellow River, shines today as an important stream of Chinese civilization

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Friday, November 11, 2022

As the most important representative of neolithic Yellow River culture, the Yangshao culture is front and center in the entire Chinese prehistoric culture as an important historical witness to Chinese civilization's diversity and unity.

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  • As the most important representative of neolithic Yellow River culture, the Yangshao culture is front and center in the entire Chinese prehistoric culture as an important historical witness to Chinese civilization's diversity and unity.
  • "After a century of excavation and research, we found evidence that the Yangshao culture spread along the Yellow River.
  • Originating around the middle reaches of the Yellow River, the Yangshao culture is considered an important stream of Chinese civilization and is widely known for its advanced pottery-making technology.
  • "The Yellow River is both the birthplace of the Yangshao culture and the cradle of Chinese civilization," he said.

Elemental Excelerator Doubles Down on Climate Tech Investments In Hard-To-Decarbonize Industries

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

"Today we welcome 17 teams working to redraw the big picture around our largest-emitting sectors and meaningfully collaborate with communities tackling climate change," Elemental Founder & CEO Dawn Lippert said. "Entering our second decade of climate investing, we are betting on entrepreneurs tackling major sources of emissions -- like shipping, air conditioning, transportation and construction -- and working with every company to deploy successfully in local communities." 

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  • HONOLULU and EAST PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elemental Excelerator , a climate tech investor for more than a decade, today announced its 11th cohort of investments.
  • Notably for Cohort 11, Elemental is diving deeper into technologies in maritime, ports, air conditioning and affordable housing.
  • Elemental Excelerator is a leading non-profit investor focused on scaling climate solutions and social impact for all communities.
  • Elemental fills two gaps that are fundamental to tackling climate change: funding first-of-a-kind projects for climate technologies in real communities, and embedding equity and access into climate solutions.

RiverSpring Living's Hebrew Home at Riverdale Announces Major Focus on Augmented and Virtual Reality Initiatives to Enhance Quality of Life for Its Residents

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

RIVERDALE, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RiverSpring Living's Hebrew Home at Riverdale, the iconic Bronx-based long-term care community, announced today a major push into technology with an expansive augmented and virtual reality initiative for its 600+ residents.

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  • RIVERDALE, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RiverSpring Living's Hebrew Home at Riverdale, the iconic Bronx-based long-term care community, announced today a major push into technology with an expansive augmented and virtual reality initiative for its 600+ residents.
  • Residents of the Hebrew Home at Riverdale are experiencing a new virtual reality program through a partnership with Boston-based Rendever.Rendever, a leading provider of virtual reality services to the healthcare industry, has created a custom VR experience for the Hebrew Home community, transporting older adults around the world.
  • The Hebrew Home is equipping family members of its long-term care residents with GoPro cameras to film weddings, graduations, little league games and other important family events and gatherings.
  • Augmented and virtual reality is creating worlds to see and meet people beyond the Hebrew Home's Riverdale campus.With this new technology initiative, Hebrew Home residents are just a headset away from endless possibilities.

"Great Wall of Poetry" extends children's talents beyond mountains

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

This is a special public welfare program called "The Great Wall of Poetry -- Let the Undiscovered Literary Talents of Children in the Mountainous areas Shine" launched by this year's Poetry POS campaign launched by China UnionPay, the country's top bank card organization. Via livestreaming, the program seeks to display the talents of children in the mountainous areas to the world.

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  • SHANGHAI, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --For thousands of years, the Great Wall has guarded the Chinese territory and the homeland of the Chinese people.
  • This is a special public welfare program called "The Great Wall of Poetry -- Let the Undiscovered Literary Talents of Children in the Mountainous areas Shine" launched by this year's Poetry POS campaign launched by China UnionPay, the country's top bank card organization.
  • Via livestreaming, the program seeks to display the talents of children in the mountainous areas to the world.
  • Their voices echoed in the mountains, leaving the poetic feel flow along the "Great Wall of Poetry".

"Great Wall of Poetry" extends children's talents beyond mountains

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 6, 2022

This is a special public welfare program called "The Great Wall of Poetry -- Let the Undiscovered Literary Talents of Children in the Mountainous areas Shine" launched by this year's Poetry POS campaign launched by China UnionPay, the country's top bank card organization. Via livestreaming, the program seeks to display the talents of children in the mountainous areas to the world.

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  • SHANGHAI, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --For thousands of years, the Great Wall has guarded the Chinese territory and the homeland of the Chinese people.
  • Via livestreaming, the program seeks to display the talents of children in the mountainous areas to the world.
  • Their voices echoed in the mountains, leaving the poetic feel flow along the "Great Wall of Poetry".
  • In the online livestreaming platform of Xinhua News Agency's English app, more than 10 million viewers shared this poetic spectacle.

NAVIGATE TRAVEL SEASON THIS FALL WITH THESE SAVVY TIPS TO MAKE YOUR TRIP MORE REWARDING

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

 LAS VEGAS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • According to the US Travel Association, domestic leisure travel has surpassed pre-pandemic levels and is expected to grow.
  • While many are eager to get out and explore, they are also concerned about rising travel costs putting a damper on their next vacation.
  • With some simple tips, your wanderlust does not need to be dampened by a fluctuating economy.
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9057351-credit-one-bank-stephani...
    Travel Journalist Stephanie Oswald shares savvy travel-enriching tips for every type of traveler.

"Great Wall Hero 2022--Beijing, the Night is Young" Global Promotional Campaign Launches at the Liangma River

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Friday, August 12, 2022

"Great Wall Heroes" is a global marketing campaign launched by the Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau on Visit Beijing's international social media platforms.

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  • "Great Wall Heroes" is a global marketing campaign launched by the Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau on Visit Beijing's international social media platforms.
  • The tourism industry has been heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic since 2020, and the "Great Wall Heroes" global promotional campaign has adapted in response.
  • In 2020, the "Great Wall Hero 2020VisitBeijing Again" global promotional event was held at Guancheng Square at Badaling Great Wall Scenic Spot.
  • The event was combined with the "Beijing Great Wall Cultural Festival" to promote five Great Wall Cultural Tourism Routes.

JUBAO LAUNCHES ON SLING TV

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jubao, the premier Chinese-language AVOD entertainment service from International Media Distribution (IMD) – part of NBCUniversal International Networks and DTC – has been added to SLING TV East Asian subscription packages. Jubao features hit movies and binge-worthy drama series from top content producers in China and Hong Kong. Jubao means "collection of treasures'' in Mandarin, a nod to the service's variety of top-quality offerings.

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  • Jubao features hit movies and binge-worthy drama series from top content producers in China and Hong Kong.
  • Jubao means "collection of treasures'' in Mandarin, a nod to the service's variety of top-quality offerings.
  • SLING TV subscribers can now access premium television dramas and movies from Chinese-language AVOD service Jubao.
  • "IMD is thrilled to bring Jubao to SLING users across the United States,"commented Chris Taylor, Managing Director, Distribution and Networks & DTC ANZ and IMD US.

XR Immersive Tech Partners with Educational VR Platform VictoryXR To Provide New Content Experiences

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XR Immersive Tech Inc. (Immersive Tech, or the Company) (CSE:VRAR) (FSE:79W) (OTCQB: FNTTF) is pleased to announce that its recently acquired subsidiary, Synthesis VR Inc. (Synthesis VR), a leading location-based virtual reality (LBVR) content distribution and facility management platform, has joined forces with VictoryXR (VictoryXR) in bringing their educational content to LBVR operators worldwide, accessible through the Synthesis VR content marketplace.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XR Immersive Tech Inc. (Immersive Tech, or the Company) (CSE:VRAR) (FSE:79W) (OTCQB: FNTTF) is pleased to announce that its recently acquired subsidiary, Synthesis VR Inc. (Synthesis VR), a leading location-based virtual reality (LBVR) content distribution and facility management platform, has joined forces with VictoryXR (VictoryXR) in bringing their educational content to LBVR operators worldwide, accessible through the Synthesis VR content marketplace.
  • VictoryXR is one of the largest providers of virtual reality (VR) educational content for levels starting in Kindergarten and up to Grade 12.
  • With this VictoryXR partnership, we are proud to not only bring their PC based VR content, but all the added VictoryXR educational content developed for Android standalone headsets.
  • XR Immersive Tech Inc. (formerly Fantasy 360 Technologies Inc. d/b/a Immersive Tech)
    For further information about Immersive Tech, please contact:
    ABOUT XR IMMERSIVE TECH INC.
    Immersive Tech (formerly Fantasy 360 Technologies Inc.) is building the industry's premier location-based Metaverse Platform.

Gadget Guard Announces Newaya Trade-in Program to Recycle Old Phones and Promote Sustainability

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Gadget Guard announces its partnership with Newaya to offer a program allowing customers to trade in their old or broken phones for up to $700.

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  • Gadget Guard announces its partnership with Newaya to offer a program allowing customers to trade in their old or broken phones for up to $700.
  • The Newaya Trade-in Program carefully inspects, repairs, tests and resells mobile devices to small businesses in more than 20 countries.
  • To celebrate Earth Month , Gadget Guard customers who trade in old devices in April will be entered into a drawing to win a free Pela Case.
  • Gadget Guard set a goal to keep 500 phones out of landfills through the Newaya Trade-in Program for that month.