Speculative fiction

Historic Sci-fi Legend to make Gaming Debut in John Carter®: Warlord of Mars®

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., manages and licenses the creative works of novelist Edgar Rice Burroughsincluding Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars.

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  • Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., manages and licenses the creative works of novelist Edgar Rice Burroughsincluding Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars.
  • FNCPR Ltd. has acquired the license to develop and publish the "John Carter: Warlord of Mars" game.
  • Kammler is experimenting with a new technology that ultimately transports John Carter to Mars, known to its inhabitants as "Barsoom."
  • Most superheroes have already made their transition into the gaming world; it is high time that John Carter makes his debut.

'Happiness League' Honors Superhero Teachers

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Launched by the Life's Good: Experience Happiness program on the U.N.'s International Day of Happiness (March 20), The Happiness League will recognize "Superhero Teachers" from across the country.

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  • Launched by the Life's Good: Experience Happiness program on the U.N.'s International Day of Happiness (March 20), The Happiness League will recognize "Superhero Teachers" from across the country.
  • Each teacher will be awarded an LG UltraWide computer monitor and receive commemorative superhero capes highlighting their super skill.
  • Parents and students around the country also will have the opportunity to participate in the Happiness League program by honoring the Superhero Teachers in their lives on social media.
  • To learn more about how you can benefit from the happiness super skills and meet America's Superhero Teachers, visit LGExperienceHappiness.com/HappinessLeague .

Temas Resources Engages The Howard Group To Direct Capital Market Communications Programs Update on 50% Acquisition of ORF Technologies

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Neither the Howard Group or Grant Howard currently own any securities of Temas Resources.

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  • Neither the Howard Group or Grant Howard currently own any securities of Temas Resources.
  • Since 1988, The Howard Group has provided comprehensive investor outreach and capital markets programs, financing assistance, business development solutions and strategic planning to public companies.
  • In addition, The Howard Group will be providing an ongoing commentary on Temas Resources activities through its "Insight" blog.
  • Interested parties are encouraged to subscribe to the commentary feed:
    Temas would also like to provide an update regarding the 50% acquisition of ORF Technologies.

WOW! Unlimited Media Strikes Deal to Develop New Animated Series Based on NY Times Best-selling Series Parasol Protectorate

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

or the Company) (TSXV: WOW; OTCQX: WOWMF) company, has acquired the rights to develop a new, original animated series based on the New York Times best-selling, award-winning steampunk urban fantasy novel series, the Parasol Protectorate, by author Gail Carriger.

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  • or the Company) (TSXV: WOW; OTCQX: WOWMF) company, has acquired the rights to develop a new, original animated series based on the New York Times best-selling, award-winning steampunk urban fantasy novel series, the Parasol Protectorate, by author Gail Carriger.
  • "As a massive fan of animation, I am so excited and honored to have this series in their talented hands, Carriger said.
  • I cant wait to collaborate and see them work their story magic on Alexia and all her friends.
  • Its a New York Times, USA Today bestseller, with Kirkus praising the books by calling them witty, engaging and fun.

Curio Launches; Unleashes the Future of Fandom for Fremantle's American Gods

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Monday, February 22, 2021

The American Gods' digital experiences and collectibles from Curio are currently available at www.oncurio.com .

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  • The American Gods' digital experiences and collectibles from Curio are currently available at www.oncurio.com .
  • Produced by Fremantle, the American Gods TV series, is a fantasy drama series based on Neil Gaiman's award-winning 2001 novel of the same name.
  • Curio unlocks the future of fandom by helping brands and entertainment companies easily create digital fan experiences and collectibles.
  • "American Gods" is the epic story of an inevitable war building between the Old Gods of mythology and our New Gods of technology.

Naropa University Celebrates 1st Black Futures Month

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Friday, February 19, 2021

~ Movement For Black Lives (m4bl.org)

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  • ~ Movement For Black Lives (m4bl.org)
    Building on the traditionally celebrated Black History Month, Naropa University has dedicated February as Black Futures Monthseeking to inspire current and future students, graduates, and alumnx to imagine a new world where justice and equality are met with equanimity.
  • Jemisin in a 2013 essay titled, How Long 'til Black Future Month?, and brought to fruition by the Black Lives Matter movement in 2015 by the Movement For Black Lives (m4bl.org), Black Futures Month harvests pan-African and Afro-future intellectual values, philosophies of liberation, insight, arts, music, expression, discourse, and dissent that makes up the fabric of the Black diasporic experience, while centering Blackness, queer, and transfeminist perspectives.
  • The conversation centered on Blackness, Abolitionist Theory, and Buddhism in Black America, and was attended by more than fifty Naropa community members.
  • About Naropa University (Naropa.edu): Located in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University is a private liberal arts institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Locus Robotics Announces $150 Million In Series E Funding, Bringing Its Valuation To $1 Billion

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

WILMINGTON, Mass., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus Robotics , the leader in autonomous mobilerobots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, today announces $150 million in Series E funding, ledby Tiger Global Management and BOND .

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  • WILMINGTON, Mass., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus Robotics , the leader in autonomous mobilerobots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, today announces $150 million in Series E funding, ledby Tiger Global Management and BOND .
  • "This new round of funding marks an important inflection point for Locus Robotics," said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics.
  • LocusBots have picked more than 300 million units, including 70 million units during the recent holiday season.
  • "Warehouses are massively under-penetrated today, but increasingly operators are seeing the huge benefits that warehouse robotics such as the Locus solution can bring.

Locus Robotics Announces $150 Million In Series E Funding, Bringing Its Valuation To $1 Billion

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

WILMINGTON, Mass., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus Robotics , the leader in autonomous mobilerobots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, today announces $150 million in Series E funding, ledby Tiger Global Management and BOND .

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Mass., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus Robotics , the leader in autonomous mobilerobots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, today announces $150 million in Series E funding, ledby Tiger Global Management and BOND .
  • "This new round of funding marks an important inflection point for Locus Robotics," said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics.
  • LocusBots have picked more than 300 million units, including 70 million units during the recent holiday season.
  • "Warehouses are massively under-penetrated today, but increasingly operators are seeing the huge benefits that warehouse robotics such as the Locus solution can bring.

New Book My Mom Is a Superhero Brings Mothers and Daughters Together

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Monday, February 8, 2021

The premise ofMy Mom Is a Superhero shines a light on appreciating all that a mom does for her family, through the eyes of her daughter.

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  • The premise ofMy Mom Is a Superhero shines a light on appreciating all that a mom does for her family, through the eyes of her daughter.
  • "A mom is a superhero without the cape, who usually does not hear thank you and, as superhero, we don't expect thanks," said Chambers.
  • "The perspective of the little girl in my book is to give children an understanding that Mom truly is exceptional.
  • I hope you'll agree thatMy Mom is a Superhero is a special book, one that will be a valuable part of your family's life.

Merlin Law Group Hires Former Judge Dennis Bailey To Lead Trial Division

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Friday, January 22, 2021

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Merlin Law Group has recently hired Dennis Bailey, a former Circuit Judge from the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, to lead its Trial Division.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Merlin Law Group has recently hired Dennis Bailey, a former Circuit Judge from the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, to lead its Trial Division.
  • Chip Merlin, president of Merlin Law Group, noted Bailey will work with Managing Attorney Michael Duffy on both oversight and support of the firm's cases.
  • When I decided to leave the bench and get back into private practice, I knew Merlin Law Group was where I wanted to go," said Bailey.
  • About Merlin Law Group: MerlinLaw Group has been dedicated to representing policyholders and litigating their insurance claims for over 35 years.