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Verizon continues to upgrade Washington DC's network

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星期三, 七月 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Washington DC.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Washington DC.
  • With the recent deployments and upgrades, 75% of people in Washington DC now have access to 5G service from Verizon.
  • Throughout Washington DC, Verizon engineers are using 100 MHz of C-band spectrum to deliver 5G service to customers.
  • In the most recent test measuring performance of major wireless carriers throughout Washington DC, Verizon was unbeaten for overall network performance.

Herman Miller Partners with Gabriel Tan for the First Time to Introduce Two Studies in Organic, Modular Design

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星期二, 七月 25, 2023

ZEELAND, Mich., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herman Miller announces the launch of the Luva Modular Sofa Group and Cyclade Tables—two artful designs created in partnership with Portugal based Singaporean designer Gabriel Tan. Constantly exploring new ways to work across disciplines and reinterpret traditional craft and technology, Tan pays homage to a myriad of cultural intersections to these incredibly comfortable—and functional—designs.

Key Points: 
  • ZEELAND, Mich., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herman Miller announces the launch of the Luva Modular Sofa Group and Cyclade Tables—two artful designs created in partnership with Portugal based Singaporean designer Gabriel Tan.
  • "We're thrilled with our partnership with Gabriel," notes Ben Watson, President, Herman Miller.
  • "Herman Miller takes pride in collaborating with the world's best designers.
  • Both relaxing and supportive, Luva Modular Sofa is a study in duality: incredibly versatile and visually irresistible.

North Central Mass Legislative Delegation and Community Advocates to Host Baby Stroller Brigade/Rally on Leominster Town Common to Protest UMass Closure of Birthing Center at Leominster Hospital

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星期五, 七月 14, 2023

LEOMINSTER, Mass., July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all past, present, and future Birthing Center parents, kids, families, and friends, The North Central Massachusetts Legislative Delegation in conjunction with the Community United to Save Our Birthing Center campaign and the Massachusetts Nurses Association is hosting a Baby Stroller Brigade/Rally at the historic Leominster Town Common to demonstrate the Gateway Cities' solidarity and support for preserving local access to maternity services at Leominster Hospital.

Key Points: 
  • The Baby Stroller Brigade event is the latest action organized by a growing coalition of concerned residents, area legislators, caregivers and community advocates who oppose a plan by UMass Memorial Health to close the Birthing Center at Leominster Hospital.
  • It follows a well-attended community forum held on June 29 by the Community United to Save Our Birthing Center coalition where community leaders, residents and advocates spoke passionately about the need to preserve this vital service.
  • The Leominster Hospital Birthing Center provides an essential service that must be maintained, including labor, delivery, postpartum and nursery care for families living in communities of Northern Worcester County.
  • This is the very population placed most at risk by the proposed closure of the Birthing Center at Leominster Hospital, the only facility serving the two Gateway Cities of Leominster and Fitchburg.

Due to Inclement Weather for Monday July 10th Baby Stroller Brigade to Save Birthing Center at Leominster Hospital Postponed for July 10th, Moved to July 17th

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星期一, 七月 10, 2023

LEOMINSTER, Mass., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all past, present, and future Birthing Center parents, kids, families, and friends, The North Central Massachusetts Legislative Delegation in conjunction with the Community United to Save Our Birthing Center campaign and the Massachusetts Nurses Association is hosting a Baby Stroller Brigade/Rally at the historic Leominster Town Common to demonstrate the Gateway Cities' solidarity and support for preserving local access to maternity services at Leominster Hospital.

Key Points: 
  • The Baby Stroller Brigade event is the latest action organized by a growing coalition of concerned residents, area legislators, caregivers and community advocates who oppose a plan by UMass Memorial Health to close the Birthing Center at Leominster Hospital.
  • The Leominster Hospital Birthing Center provides an essential service that must be maintained, including labor, delivery, postpartum and nursery care for families living in communities of Northern Worcester County.
  • Mass Memorial has provided DPH with the required notice of its intention to close the service as of Sept. 23, 2023.
  • The hearing has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 24 at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Leominster.

North Central Mass Legislative Delegation and Community Advocates to Host Baby Stroller Brigade/Rally on Leominster Town Common to Protest UMass Closure of Birthing Center at Leominster Hospital

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星期五, 七月 7, 2023

LEOMINSTER, Mass., July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all past, present, and future Birthing Center parents, kids, families, and friends, The North Central Massachusetts Legislative Delegation in conjunction with the Community United to Save Our Birthing Center campaign campign and the Massachusetts Nurses Association is hosting a Baby Stroller Brigade/Rally at the historic Leominster Town Common to demonstrate the Gateway Cities' solidarity and support for preserving local access to maternity services at Leominster Hospital.

Key Points: 
  • The Baby Stroller Brigade event is the latest action organized by a growing coalition of concerned residents, area legislators, caregivers and community advocates who oppose a plan by UMass Memorial Health to close the Birthing Center at Leominster Hospital.
  • It follows a well-attended community forum held last Thursday by the Community United to Save Our Birthing Center coalition where community leaders, residents and advocates spoke passionately about the need to preserve this vital service.
  • The Leominster Hospital Birthing Center provides an essential service that must be maintained, including labor, delivery, postpartum and nursery care for families living in communities of Northern Worcester County.
  • The hearing has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 24 at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Leominster.

FOURTH NATIONAL CROWN DAY EXTENDS CELEBRATION TO COMMEMORATE THE INAUGURAL SIGNING OF THE CROWN ACT ON JULY 3

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星期五, 六月 23, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National CROWN Day, presented by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, is back and expanded to a two-week celebration to commemorate the inaugural signing of the first CROWN Act (July 3, 2019) to "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair." This year's celebrations mark the fourth CROWN Day, and will kick-off during the 2023 BET Awards, followed by several signature events during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, LA.

Key Points: 
  • The hallmark event of National CROWN Day is the annual CROWN Awards on Sunday, July 2.
  • 2023 National CROWN Day celebrations include:
    June 12 – Beloved children's YouTube series Gracie's Corner releases special "Gracie's CROWN" episode , spotlighting the importance of loving and celebrating your hair.
  • July 3 - National CROWN Day – Black Hair Independence Day will kick-off with a "CROWNs & Conversations" breakfast celebration in New Orleans, LA.
  • Visit Dove.com/CROWN to learn more about the CROWN movement and be sure to tag #CROWNProud on all CROWN Day celebration posts.

Noventiq and Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. Publish Investor Presentation and Host Webcast Discussing Business Momentum and Financial Outlook

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星期二, 六月 13, 2023

Noventiq (LSE: NVIQ) (“Noventiq”), a global digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions and services provider, and Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: COOL) (“Corner Growth”), a special purpose acquisition company led by veteran technology investors (“Sponsors”), today published their investor presentation and will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the proposed transaction, business momentum, recently reported results and its financial outlook.

Key Points: 
  • Noventiq (LSE: NVIQ) (“Noventiq”), a global digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions and services provider, and Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: COOL) (“Corner Growth”), a special purpose acquisition company led by veteran technology investors (“Sponsors”), today published their investor presentation and will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the proposed transaction, business momentum, recently reported results and its financial outlook.
  • Noventiq and Corner Growth leadership will host a joint investor conference call to discuss the proposed transaction today, June 13, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.
  • A webcast of the prepared remarks, as well as an associated investor presentation, can be accessed on the Noventiq investor relations website at https://noventiq.com/investor-relations/nasdaq-materials .
  • The definitive proxy statement will be mailed to shareholders of Corner Growth as of a record date to be established for voting on the Business Combination.

DOVE AND BELOVED CHILDREN'S YOUTUBE SERIES, "GRACIE'S CORNER" CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF NATURAL HAIR AND CROWN MOVEMENT WITH NEW SHORT, "GRACIE'S CROWN"

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星期一, 六月 12, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dove announced a strategic alliance with "Gracie's Corner," a beloved children's YouTube series, to celebrate the beauty of natural hair and help educate families about the CROWN movement and need to Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. In this special new short titled "Gracie's CROWN," premiering on the "Gracie's Corner" YouTube channel on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 8:00am EST, Gracie explains the importance of loving your hair and the CROWN Act to her audience and their parents. This short will kick-off a series of celebratory events and initiatives leading up to National CROWN Day on July 3, 2023, a nationwide celebration of Black Hair Independence Day. 

Key Points: 
  • "Gracie's Corner" has surpassed 2 million YouTube subscribers, and viral moments from the brand include songs centered around loving one's natural hair, celebrating Black history, and respecting others.
  • The official Gracie's Corner CROWN filter can be accessed by searching Gracie's CROWN Filter under effects on Instagram.
  • The CROWN Act movement recognizes that natural hair is a core aspect of Black culture and should be celebrated rather than stigmatized.
  • Join Dove and "Gracie's Corner" in taking action to #PassTheCROWN and help end race-based hair discrimination by signing the official CROWN Act petition at Dove.com/CROWN.

The WellSky® Foundation Gifts $100,000 to Kanbe’s Markets to Provide Nutritious, Affordable Produce for Vulnerable Populations

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星期二, 五月 23, 2023

In many low-income areas of Kansas City, neighborhoods can be three miles or more from the nearest grocery store – creating a significant barrier for community members.

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  • In many low-income areas of Kansas City, neighborhoods can be three miles or more from the nearest grocery store – creating a significant barrier for community members.
  • Since 2018, Kanbe’s Markets has worked tirelessly to provide convenient access to fresh, nutritious food to more than 250,000 Kansas City food-insecure residents.
  • “At Kanbe’s Markets, we know that food has the power to impact lives in a lasting way,” shared Maxfield Kaniger, CEO of Kanbe’s Markets.
  • “The WellSky Foundation remains committed to building thriving communities that enable the lasting health of all individuals regardless of socioeconomic status,” said Brett Fuller, executive director, WellSky Foundation.

HMH Connected Solutions Named Finalists in 2023 CODiE Awards

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星期五, 五月 19, 2023

BOSTON, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that three of its connected solutions, Amira, Waggle and Writable, as well as its professional learning solution and connected K-12 ELA curriculum, which includes comprehensive core, intervention, assessment and professional learning, have been selected as finalists for this year's prestigious CODiE Awards. Presented by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the CODiE Awards honor excellence in leading technology products and services, with awards given to products demonstrating innovation, vision and overall industry impact.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that three of its connected solutions, Amira, Waggle and Writable, as well as its professional learning solution and connected K-12 ELA curriculum, which includes comprehensive core, intervention, assessment and professional learning, have been selected as finalists for this year's prestigious CODiE Awards.
  • We are honored that once again the SIIA community has included HMH solutions on this year's list."
  • This year's CODiE finalists included HMH connected digital solutions as well as its professional development solution and connected ELA curriculum:
    HMH's ELA K-12 Connected Curriculum for "Best Suite of Connected/Integrated Solutions" under the EdTech Leadership category.
  • Over the years, the CODiE Awards have built a strong reputation as the leading peer-recognized program in the business and edtech industries.