Ithaca

Contaminations, revisions, reinventions: how cultures, ancient and modern, have influenced each other

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Monday, September 18, 2023

He reflects on the creation of this ancient art across generations, and the recovery of its remnants by new generations.

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  • He reflects on the creation of this ancient art across generations, and the recovery of its remnants by new generations.
  • It is well written, nuanced and light in style, spinning a series of historical narratives in an erudite and engaging way.
  • It begins with Queen Nefertiti (c.1370-c.1330 BCE), and ends with Nigeria declaring its independence from Great Britain in 1960.
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Cultural interaction

    • This, in turn, leads to a discussion of Nefertiti and her husband, the pharaoh Akhenaten, experimenting with monotheism.
    • And there is the epic journey of the Chinese Buddhist explorer, Xuanzang (602-664 CE), author of the Great Tang Records on the Western Regions, which Puchner describes as “a classic in cultural mobility”.
    • Puchner is not naïve about the realities underpinning his stories of cultural interaction, replete as they are with colonialism, destruction, theft, and getting it wrong as much as getting it right.
    • It entails educating the next generation, entrusting them with the preservation of “human inheritance”, so they may proceed with “humility”.

The necessity of education

    • He discusses the necessity of education – written and spoken – as a mechanism of preserving culture.
    • Puchner’s heroic tales of creative and intellectual interaction are chronicled in historical artefacts and documents, such as The Pillow Book by Sei Shōnagon (c. 966–c.1017).
    • The Pillow Book is a hybrid text in the form of a diary, which includes stories, anecdotes, gossip, poems and character portraits.

Methods and paradigms

    • The chapter on Plato, for example, shows Puchner to be out of his depth, with ideas not always meshing.
    • His accounts of the Egyptian influence on Greek culture and Plato the young playwright falling under the spell of Socrates and turning to philosophy are messy and uncertain.
    • Puchner nevertheless challenges us not to get caught up in the traditional Western paradigm of the ancient Greeks as the creators of culture.

Ithaca Hummus Releases First-of-its-Kind, Kid-Friendly Hummus in Portable, Squeezable Pouch

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Monday, September 19, 2022

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading cold-crafted hummus brand, Ithaca Hummus, known for its fresh ingredients and bold flavors, gives snack time a tasty upgrade with the launch of new travel-friendly snack, Ithaca Squeeze. Rolling out on to select grocery store shelves now, squeeze on the flavorful, craveable fun with a delicious boost of plant-based protein for a filling snack both kids and parents will enjoy.

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  • Adding to its existing lineup of cold-crafted hummus options, Ithaca Hummus creates Ithaca Squeeze to provide a mess-free, on-the-go snacking solution
    ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading cold-crafted hummus brand, Ithaca Hummus , known for its fresh ingredients and bold flavors, gives snack time a tasty upgrade with the launch of new travel-friendly snack, Ithaca Squeeze.
  • Ithaca Squeeze is the first hummus product to come in a pouch for kids, offering a protein-packed, gut-friendly and wholesome snack for kids and adults alike.
  • Available in three flavorful varieties, Plain, Beet, and Red Pepper, Ithaca Squeeze packs powerful flavor in a convenient, portion-controlled 3oz pouch with 5g of fiber and 7-8g of plant-based protein, to take with you wherever you go.
  • "As a parent myself, I know the challenge of providing kids with nutritious foods they'll actually want to eat," says Chris Kirby, Founder and CEO of Ithaca Hummus.

ITHAX Acquisition Corp. Shareholders Approve Business Combination with Mondee

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Friday, July 15, 2022

ITHAX Acquisition Corp. (ITHAX) (Nasdaq: ITHX), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today that shareholders of record as of May 13, 2022, approved the previously proposed business combination (the Business Combination) with Mondee Holdings II, Inc. (Mondee or the Company), the high-growth, travel technology company and marketplace, supported by 69.63% of the shares of ITHAX voted at the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on July 15, 2022.

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  • ITHAX Acquisition Corp. (ITHAX) (Nasdaq: ITHX), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today that shareholders of record as of May 13, 2022, approved the previously proposed business combination (the Business Combination) with Mondee Holdings II, Inc. (Mondee or the Company), the high-growth, travel technology company and marketplace, supported by 69.63% of the shares of ITHAX voted at the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on July 15, 2022.
  • Pursuant to the Business Combination, at the closing, Mondee will merge with ITHAX and the combined companys name will be Mondee Holdings, Inc. (New Mondee).
  • On December 20, 2021, Mondee entered into a definitive business combination agreement with ITHAX Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: ITHX) that is expected to result in Mondee becoming a publicly listed company on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol MOND.
  • Additionally, ITHAX will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination of ITHAX with Mondee.

ITHAX Announces Effectiveness of Registration Statement and Extraordinary Meeting to Approve Business Combination With Mondee

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Monday, June 27, 2022

The Registration Statement provides important information about ITHAX, Mondee, and the Business Combination.

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  • The Registration Statement provides important information about ITHAX, Mondee, and the Business Combination.
  • ITHAX also announced a record date of May 13, 2022 (the Record Date) and a meeting date of July 15, 2022 for the extraordinary general meeting of its stockholders (the Extraordinary Meeting) to approve the Business Combination.
  • In connection with the proposed business combination, ITHAX filed the Registration Statement with the SEC.
  • Additionally, ITHAX will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination of ITHAX with Mondee.

Mondee Partners With EBG on Travel and Entertainment Technology Platforms and Subscription Based Marketplaces

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Monday, June 13, 2022

In addition, Mondee will provide its technology platform to EBG to include packaged travel solutions for an extensive set of travel and airline products.

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  • In addition, Mondee will provide its technology platform to EBG to include packaged travel solutions for an extensive set of travel and airline products.
  • Mondee plans to continue to expand and leverage its industry changing technology platform to work with EBG to provide technology solutions for ongoing sophisticated traveler needs.
  • This exciting opportunity allows both companies to share industry-leading technology to facilitate unique travel experiences for Mondee and EBGs network.
  • Mondee is a group of leading travel technology, service, and content companies driving disruptive innovative change in the leisure, corporate, and retail travel markets.

Mondee to Participate at the Oppenheimer 22nd Annual Consumer Conference

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Mondee Inc. (Mondee), a rapid growth, travel technology company and marketplace, with a portfolio of globally recognized platforms and brands in the leisure, retail and corporate travel sectors, today announced that it will participate in a fireside chat at the Oppenheimer 22nd Annual Consumer Conference.

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  • Mondee Inc. (Mondee), a rapid growth, travel technology company and marketplace, with a portfolio of globally recognized platforms and brands in the leisure, retail and corporate travel sectors, today announced that it will participate in a fireside chat at the Oppenheimer 22nd Annual Consumer Conference.
  • Mondee Founder and CEO Prasad Gundumogula, along with Orestes Fintiklis from ITHAX Acquisition Corp., will be participating in a fireside chat on Tuesday, June 14th 2022 at 2:15pm ET.
  • Mondee Inc. is a group of leading travel technology, service, and content companies driving disruptive innovative change in the leisure and corporate travel markets.
  • Founded in 2011, Mondee is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with 17 offices in USA and Canada, and operations in India, Thailand, and Ireland.

Mondee Announces 1Q 2022 Financial Results; Returns to Positive EBITDA, Almost Tripling Net Revenue

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Friday, May 20, 2022

To view the Companys financial statements of operations as of March 31, 2022, review ITHAX Acquisition Corp.s Amendment No.

Key Points: 
  • To view the Companys financial statements of operations as of March 31, 2022, review ITHAX Acquisition Corp.s Amendment No.
  • Mondee Inc. is a group of leading travel technology, service, and content companies driving disruptive innovative change in the leisure and corporate travel markets.
  • Founded in 2011, Mondee is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with 17 offices in USA and Canada, and operations in India, Thailand, and Ireland.
  • Additionally, ITHAX will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination of ITHAX with Mondee.

Mondee Announces Upsized $70 Million PIPE Transaction

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Two leading financial investors have agreed to collectively subscribe for an additional $20 million all-equity PIPE from ITHAX at $10 per share through an investment vehicle, which increases the aggregate gross proceeds to the combined company from the PIPE transactions from $50 million to $70 million.

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  • Two leading financial investors have agreed to collectively subscribe for an additional $20 million all-equity PIPE from ITHAX at $10 per share through an investment vehicle, which increases the aggregate gross proceeds to the combined company from the PIPE transactions from $50 million to $70 million.
  • Orestes Fintiklis, Chief Executive Officer of ITHAX, added, Generating significant additional investment in our transaction in an all-equity PIPE at $10 during such a challenging environment for SPAC and PIPE transactions underlines the strength of Mondee as a compelling traveltech investment.
  • Mondee Inc. is a group of leading travel technology, service, and content companies driving disruptive innovative change in the leisure and corporate travel markets.
  • Founded in 2011, Mondee is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with 17 offices in USA and Canada, and operations in India, Thailand, and Ireland.

Long-awaited “Tenderbake” Upgrade Revolutionizes the Tezos Blockchain

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Friday, April 1, 2022

Ithaca 2 replaces the current consensus algorithm (Emmy*) with Tenderbake a revolutionary upgrade that sets the stage for a new era of innovation for the Tezos protocol.

Key Points: 
  • Ithaca 2 replaces the current consensus algorithm (Emmy*) with Tenderbake a revolutionary upgrade that sets the stage for a new era of innovation for the Tezos protocol.
  • The new Tenderbake consensus algorithm enables lower block times, which will result in faster transactions and smoother-running applications on Tezos .
  • By building on Tezos, industry leaders are showing their confidence in Tezos as the energy-efficient, low cost blockchain of choice for the Web3 revolution.
  • A self-upgradable and energy-efficient blockchain with a proven track record, Tezos seamlessly adopts tomorrow's innovations without network disruptions today.

Mondee Announces Q4 And Full Year 2021 Audited Results; Exceeds Full Year 2021 Revenue Forecast By 43%

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

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    To view the Companys financial statements of operations as of December 31, 2021, refer to ITHAX Acquisition Corp.s Form S-4 (File No.
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    Mondee Inc. is a group of leading travel technology, service, and content companies driving disruptive innovative change in the leisure and corporate travel markets.
  • Founded in 2011, Mondee is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with 17 offices in USA and Canada, and operations in India, Thailand, and Ireland.
  • Additionally, ITHAX will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination of ITHAX with Mondee.