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Stop & Shop Donates More than $80,000 to Local Pride Organizations

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Diverse teams, ideas and experiences are valued at Stop & Shop and are an integral part of our success, shared Gordon Reid, President of Stop & Shop.

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  • Diverse teams, ideas and experiences are valued at Stop & Shop and are an integral part of our success, shared Gordon Reid, President of Stop & Shop.
  • Throughout Pride Month, Stop & Shop customers will find these and other LGBT-owned products called out in the weekly circular, allowing them to easily identify, shop and support.
  • Stop & Shop customers can choose however they want to shop - whether in-store or online, which offers both delivery and same day pickup.
  • To learn more about Stop & Shop, visit www.stopandshop.com .

Japan House Los Angeles Hosts "True Mothers" Film Screening and Live Discussion with Award-Winning Director Naomi Kawase

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles , a Japanese cultural destination in the heart of Hollywood, is proud to present an online screening of the critically acclaimed film True Mothers, written and directed by award-winning and internationally lauded Japanese director Naomi Kawase.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles , a Japanese cultural destination in the heart of Hollywood, is proud to present an online screening of the critically acclaimed film True Mothers, written and directed by award-winning and internationally lauded Japanese director Naomi Kawase.
  • Available now through March 10, 2021, the films online screening is accompanied by a live Mothers and Film Making discussion with Kawase and Los Angeles Film Critics Association President Claudia Puig happening March 2, 2021.
  • We are honored to showcase such a meaningful film that examines the concepts of adoption and motherhood with expressive cinematography, said Yuko Kaifu, president, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles.
  • Were particularly proud to highlight females in the film industry through our live event with Naomi Kawase and Claudia Puig on the universality of motherhood and film.

The SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2020 -- Academy Awards© Accredited & Asia's One of the Biggest International Short Film Festivals

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The 22nd edition of the SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2020 (SSFF & Asia), Academy Awards accredited & Asia's biggest international short film festival was postponed until Wednesday, 09/16 thru Sunday 09/27 due to the Coronavirus.

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  • TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The 22nd edition of the SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2020 (SSFF & Asia), Academy Awards accredited & Asia's biggest international short film festival was postponed until Wednesday, 09/16 thru Sunday 09/27 due to the Coronavirus.
  • At the Awards Ceremony, the best short film Grand Prix, the George Lucas Award, was announced.
  • As the final event of the festival, the Creators' Junction partnered with Xperia, to explore upcoming trends in the creative visual industry with the new generation of creators has started its worldwide screening on YouTube at 8:00pm (JST).
  • Panelists: Film director / Photographer Naomi Kawase, Artist / Musician Daiki Tsuneta (King Gnu/millennium parade), SSFF & ASIA President Tetsuya Bessho (MC)
    Creators' Junction partnered with Xperia Special Website: https://www.shortshorts.org/sony/en/creatorsjunction / This event is pre-recorded.

Online Talk Event Which Explores Upcoming Trends in the Creative Visual Industry with the New Generation of Creators

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

The event will be moderated by festival president Tetsuya Bessho along with filmmaker / photographer Naomi Kawase (Suzaku, Still Water, Sweet Bean).

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  • The event will be moderated by festival president Tetsuya Bessho along with filmmaker / photographer Naomi Kawase (Suzaku, Still Water, Sweet Bean).
  • The theme of the talk show will center on the rapid development of the use of Smartphone in film production.
  • Also planned for discussion will be the evolution & changes in film production & industry in the "new normal" of the Coronavirus era.
  • The talk event will be full of content aimed towards the future creators & trend-setters in visual entertainment.

Excited for Halloween? Stream New Episodes of The Sweet Life

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

"Coronavirus has kept us physically separate this year, but chocolate and candy have ensured that we can stay connected.

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  • "Coronavirus has kept us physically separate this year, but chocolate and candy have ensured that we can stay connected.
  • Earlier this year, The Sweet Life video series won two Telly Awards in the editing and public relations categories.
  • The Sweet Life is produced and distributed by the National Confectioners Association.
  • Stream The Sweet Life now at NCASweetLife.com and join the conversation at #NCASweetLife.

Stop & Shop and its Customers Raise Nearly $377,000 to Benefit JDRF and Type 1 Diabetes Research

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Stop & Shop customers supported the effort by donating the denomination of their choosing ($1, $3, $5 or round-up to the next dollar) at the register.

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  • Stop & Shop customers supported the effort by donating the denomination of their choosing ($1, $3, $5 or round-up to the next dollar) at the register.
  • JDRF is grateful for the amazing results from the recent campaign at Stop & Shop, says Joe Watterson, Vice President of Corporate Development at JDRF.
  • The generous support from associates and customers is truly making a difference for families, like the Skinners, that live in Stop & Shop communities.
  • Stop & Shop is committed to providing customers with fresh and healthy food choices given diet is key in managing T1D.

Mikangumi announces the launch of the project for developing "Online School for Dorayaki" on Kickstarter

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

KANAGAWA, Japan, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mikangumi believes this project will support food professionals in the United States or in the French Republic.

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  • KANAGAWA, Japan, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mikangumi believes this project will support food professionals in the United States or in the French Republic.
  • The idea for an English online school was inspired by a French food-professional exhibition where many visitors asked Dorayaki artisans to come to our shop.
  • After reaching the goal of 500,000 yen at the Kickstarter on December 12, 2019, we will officially open a "Dorayaki Online School" on August 31, 2020.
  • After 31th August 2020, we plan to open the "Dorayaki Online School" for about 50,000 yen.

Two Nebraska youth honored for volunteerism at national award ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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Monday, April 30, 2018

"I also love my country and am very grateful for the veterans who sacrifice to keep me safe."

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  • "I also love my country and am very grateful for the veterans who sacrifice to keep me safe."
  • "We are honored to shine a spotlight on the compassion, drive and ingenuity of each of these young volunteers."
  • In the past 23 years, the program has honored more than 120,000 young volunteers at the local, state and national level.
  • For B-roll of Nebraska's honorees at the 2018 national recognition events, contact Prudential's Harold Banks at (973) 216-4833 or [email protected].

Two Rhode Island youth honored for volunteerism at national award ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

"During the treatment, she lost her eyesight, use of her legs, and the ability to be a child," said Alison.

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  • "During the treatment, she lost her eyesight, use of her legs, and the ability to be a child," said Alison.
  • "We are honored to shine a spotlight on the compassion, drive and ingenuity of each of these young volunteers."
  • In the past 23 years, the program has honored more than 120,000 young volunteers at the local, state and national level.
  • For B-roll of Rhode Island's honorees at the 2018 national recognition events, contact Prudential's Harold Banks at (973) 216-4833 or [email protected].