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The Biggest Presentations at D23 Expo 2022 Announced

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced the lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa, September 9, 10, and 11.

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  • D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced the lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa, September 9, 10, and 11.
  • These incredible presentations will take place in Hall D23, the 6,900-seat venue located in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center.
  • A limited number of single-day tickets for Friday and Sunday of D23 Expo 2022 are available for $99 for one-day adult admission and $79 for children ages 312.
  • For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2022, visit D23Expo.com .

Symetra Names Morgan State University National HBCU Partner

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

With college graduation season in full swing, Symetra today announced a new national partnership with Morgan State University (MSU), among the nation's most diverse Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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  • With college graduation season in full swing, Symetra today announced a new national partnership with Morgan State University (MSU), among the nation's most diverse Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220607006185/en/
    Symetra is proud to partner with Morgan State University on a new scholarship program designed to recognize and empower excellence by supporting higher-education and professional opportunities for Black students, said Sharmila Swenson, vice president, Public Affairs and Social Impact.
  • Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering more than 140 academic programs leading to degrees from the baccalaureate to the doctorate.
  • For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu .

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Opens Ford Island Control Tower

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

HONOLULU, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is preparing to open the doors of the historic Ford Island Control Tower on Memorial Day after being closed for decades.

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  • WWII Icon Opens for First Time in Decades; Tickets on Sale Now
    HONOLULU, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is preparing to open the doors of the historic Ford Island Control Tower on Memorial Day after being closed for decades.
  • "The Ford Island Control Tower stands as a symbol of resilience and peace, standing watch over this hallowed ground," said Elissa Lines, Executive Director of Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
  • The Ford Island Control Tower officially opens for operations on May 30, 2022, in honor of Memorial Day.
  • Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is located on Historic Ford Island, where bombs fell during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Liquid MarketPlace Raises $10 Million, Unveils New Era in Collectible Ownership and Trading

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

"Liquid MarketPlace was born out of a mutual passion for collecting.

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  • "Liquid MarketPlace was born out of a mutual passion for collecting.
  • "By tokenizing physical items we are able to transform the collecting process, offering even the smallest collector ownership opportunities.
  • All items will initially be available in the Offerings tab within Liquid MarketPlace where collectors can purchase partial ownership.
  • Liquid MarketPlace takes no ownership interest in any of the tokens or the underlying collectible, but rather provides a technical solution allowing tokenization and secondary trading of joint ownership interests.

Liquid MarketPlace Raises $10 Million, Unveils New Era in Collectible Ownership and Trading

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

"Liquid MarketPlace was born out of a mutual passion for collecting.

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  • "Liquid MarketPlace was born out of a mutual passion for collecting.
  • "By tokenizing physical items we are able to transform the collecting process, offering even the smallest collector ownership opportunities.
  • All items will initially be available in the Offerings tab within Liquid MarketPlace where collectors can purchase partial ownership.
  • Liquid MarketPlace takes no ownership interest in any of the tokens or the underlying collectible, but rather provides a technical solution allowing tokenization and secondary trading of joint ownership interests.

Lincoln Financial Group Partners with Morgan State University On Early Career Development Initiatives

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

In a new spinoff program, Lincoln will host a codeLinc competition at Morgan in April.

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  • In a new spinoff program, Lincoln will host a codeLinc competition at Morgan in April.
  • We greatly appreciate Lincoln for this worthwhile opportunity to broaden the diversity pipeline for career development and advancement.
  • Lincoln Financial Group provides advice and solutions that help people take charge of their financial lives with confidence and optimism.
  • Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) and its affiliates.

RtistiQ Set To Launch Digital NFTs of Raja Ravi Varma's 'The Coquette' and 'Reclining Nair Lady'

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To start off the new year, RtistiQ will present the Digital NFT versions of Raja Ravi Varma's (RRV) works The Coquette and Reclining Nair Lady, two of his most famous paintings. With the originals considered to be National Treasures and unable to be brought out of India, the NFT versions will be auctioned online on the RtistiQ platform from 17 February to 20 February 2022.

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  • Considered to be national treasures, this collection of works of Raja Ravi Varma will be the first-ever to be tokenized and launched, accepting payments via credit card and crypto.
  • Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter and artist and is considered to be among the greatest painters in the history of Indian art.
  • RtistiQ is a distinct physical and digital art marketplace that brings together artworks created by artists from over 38 countries.
  • Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation is a not-for-profit institution that works to preserve and promote the artistic legacy of one of India's greatest artists.

Whatnot Celebrates the Biggest Football Game of the Year with the First Annual Whatnot Super Week

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today Whatnot , the largest independent live stream shopping platform in the US, announced programming for its upcoming Whatnot Super Week.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today Whatnot , the largest independent live stream shopping platform in the US, announced programming for its upcoming Whatnot Super Week.
  • The programming will feature some of Whatnot's biggest sports sellers, and star-studded appearances from athletes and celebrities alike in celebration of the NFL's biggest game of the year.
  • At the end of their stream, buyers will chase the last free Super Bowl tickets of the week!
  • "There's no better way to celebrate the biggest game of the year by sharing our love of football with the fans on Whatnot," said NFL athlete and Whatnot seller Cassius Marsh.

CHOICE HOTELS AND CONCORD HOSPITALITY INTRODUCE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

and RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the company's commitments to increasing diversity across the hospitality industry, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company are sponsoring a hospitality management accelerator program for recent students graduating from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to gain valuable experience at the upscale Cambria Hotels brand.

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  • and RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the company's commitments to increasing diversity across the hospitality industry, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company are sponsoring a hospitality management accelerator program for recent students graduating from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to gain valuable experience at the upscale Cambria Hotels brand.
  • Upon successful completion of the immersive training program at the hotels, these managers-in-training will have the opportunity to pursue full-time managerial positions with Concord Hospitality.
  • "Choice Hotels is committed to advancing diversity, equity and belonging both within our organization and across the entire hospitality industry.
  • The Morgan State University Hospitality Management Program facilitates students' higher education by providing financial assistance through numerous scholarship opportunities.

Sichuan, China: Some Wild Giant Pandas Love to "Pose"

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

This sub-adult giant panda showed up three times in the same day, and the time of two adjacent appearances was less than 20 minutes.

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  • This sub-adult giant panda showed up three times in the same day, and the time of two adjacent appearances was less than 20 minutes.
  • Through the analysis of the time and habitat of giant pandas, experts have judged giant pandas should have gone to the water source to drink water.
  • A pair of giant panda mother and child were leisurely passing in front of the camera at 2:50 a.m. on November 18.
  • The giant panda was photographed many times in just 44 days, which has also confirmed from the side the good ecology and remarkable protection effect of Tangjiahe Area in Giant Panda National Park.