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TMX Group, Starcore International Mines, C-Suite at The Open

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TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2020 /CNW/ – Robert Eadie, President & CEO, Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM), shares his company’s story in an interview with TMX Group.

The C-Suite at The Open video interview series highlights the unique perspectives of listed companies on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange.  Videos provide insight into how company executives think in the current business environment.  To see the latest C-Suite at The Open videos visit https://www.tmxmoney.com/en/csuite.html.


About Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM)

Starcore International Mines Ltd. is into the business of exploration, development, and production of minerals. It has got products in various stages The San Martin being the primary source of operating cash flows. In Mexico, the business holds an interest in the silver and gold processing plant. Some of its projects include San Martin, El Creston and Toiyabe among others. Majority of the organization’s revenue comes from Bernal, Mexico. For more information visit: https://www.starcore.com/ 


About TMX Group (TSX: X)

TMX Group’s key subsidiaries operate cash and derivative markets and clearinghouses for multiple asset classes including equities and fixed income. Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, Trayport and other TMX Group companies provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London, Beijing and Singapore. For more information about TMX Group, visit our website at www.tmx.com. Follow TMX Group on Twitter: @TMXGroup.

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Consumers Energy Foundation Powers Jackson YMCA to Reach $6 Million Fundraising Milestone for New Building

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JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Consumers Energy Foundation and Jackson YMCA today announced they have achieved a $6 million challenge for the YMCA’s campaign to build a new building – overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic to meet the milestone in only 10 months.

A $200,000 donation from Jackson business owner Ric Walton of the Walton Insurance Group has pushed the YMCA’s campaign fundraising since January to $3 million. That qualifies the YMCA for a full $3 million matching pledge the Consumers Energy Foundation made at the time, the largest in the Foundation’s history.

“We are proud to serve a world-class hometown every day, so we’re not surprised Jackson has shown a world-class response to this once-in-a-generation opportunity,” said Patti Poppe, Consumers Energy’s president and CEO. “We are excited to see the YMCA move closer to a new building that will transform our community.”

The Jackson YMCA continues to progress in its fundraising to replace its nearly 60-year-old building. A contemporary new downtown facility will enable the 124-year-old nonprofit organization to enhance existing programs, develop new offerings and expand services. The Y’s campaign has raised close to $20 million.

“The YMCA does so much for kids and families. For kids who are less fortunate, the Y gives them a glimpse of another world, of what they could be and do. The Y gives kids hope,” Walton said. “A new Y is very important to downtown. It will be an anchor and a catalyst, drawing people downtown and bringing us all together.”

“I continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity of Jackson. The challenge posed by the Consumers grant has helped keep the Y’s capital campaign alive in the community’s heart and mind this year,” said Shawna Tello, Jackson YMCA chief executive officer. “Raising $6 million is amazing in any one year. With all that is going on, to raise those funds this year speaks to the vision our donors have for Jackson and the role they believe the Y can play in bringing our shared vision to life.”

The Consumers Energy Foundation is Consumers Energy’s charitable arm. The Foundation supports community efforts across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, ensuring that residents have access to world-class cultural, natural and educational resources.

In 2019, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $11.5 million to Michigan nonprofits. For more information, visit www.ConsumersEnergy.com/foundation.

Since 1896, the Jackson YMCA has worked to provide opportunities for individuals of all walks of life. The Y serves men and women of all ages, religions and economic backgrounds through programs focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Jackson YMCA moved into its current facility in 1962 and has undergone numerous renovations since that time. Visit www.JacksonYMCA.org to learn more.

Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.7 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

For more information about Consumers Energy,
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School-based feeding programs need your support – now

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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Roughly 300 million children have been without school meals and are at risk of hunger since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Food banks are working to prevent the health crisis from becoming a hunger crisis, but their resources can only go so far. Lisa Moon, CEO of The Global FoodBanking Network and Stephanie Slingerland, Kellogg Company Sr. Director of Philanthropy and Social Impact share how school-based feeding programs can help fill that feeding gap.


Social K – Kellogg Company Blog

By: Lisa Moon, CEO of The Global FoodBanking Network and Stephanie Slingerland, Kellogg Company Sr. Director of Philanthropy and Social Impact

The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) recently release Healthy Nations Start with Healthy Children – A View from the Field1. Commissioned in 2019, the study evaluated just how much GFN’s member food banks help their communities. According to the study, food banks in 30 countries serve an estimated 3.49 million school-age children. Even before COVID, an estimated 73 million vulnerable children were not being reached with food at school. That number has no doubt risen – and will continue to rise without urgent action by government, the private sector, and civil society.

Without intervention, childhood hunger can have devastating effects, like damaging a child’s physical and cognitive development with consequences that may last a lifetime if not addressed. This not only threatens a child’s future, but also harms families, communities, and nations’ economic growth. The study’s results prove that school-based feeding programs are among the most cost-effective means of addressing child hunger.


Programs Needed to Drive Greater Impact

Kellogg has been a founding partner of GFN, which has a shared mission of helping to end childhood hunger. GFN food banks serve as a lifeline for children. The food banks provide school breakfasts, school lunches, backpacks or weekend take-home rations, summer or holiday food rations, and nutrition monitoring and education.  More programs like these are essential to avoid an even greater hunger crisis. We must take action now in two main ways:

  • Strengthen government social support systems through school meals. The public and private sectors should make critical investments in school-based feeding programs as a means of promoting a society’s educational, employment and economic success.
  • Strengthen the role of food banks and other private-sector actors. Food banks can support the ongoing development of food aid to vulnerable populations and can help secure public investments in social protection, health, education and economic development.

There’s an urgent need to act now. Many models for successful school-based programs exist and, when scaled, the potential to quickly and efficiently reach vulnerable children is huge.

For example, since 2013, FoodForward South Africa (FFSA) has partnered with Kellogg’s South Africa to provide breakfast for thousands of children each school day. In 2019, FFSA distributed breakfast to primary and secondary schools in areas of high poverty and unemployment in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Port Elizabeth, serving 30,035 students daily.

Established in 2001 with 17 schools, Foodbank Western Australia developed the first School Breakfast Program run by a food bank in the GFN Network. By 2019, 490 schools participated in the program. The program directly reached over 21,500 children, serving more than 69,900 breakfasts each week.


We Must Act Now

These are real examples of why we believe governments, and food and beverage companies – including manufacturers and retailers – can be instrumental to providing healthy surplus food to food banks. Governments can also sponsor policies that encourage food donations, which would engage the private sector to support government programs and invest in school meals. We understand these entities have a lot on their plates right now. But millions of kids do not. We must act now. Please help us help more kids by donating to The Global FoodBanking Network.

About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), we strive to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2019 were approximately $13.6 billion, comprised principally of snacks and convenience foods like cereal and frozen foods. Kellogg brands are beloved in markets around the world. We are also a company with Heart & Soul, committed to creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030 through our Kellogg’s® Better Days global purpose platform. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com or www.OpenforBreakfast.com.

1 Kellogg Company Fund is a sponsor of the Healthy Nations Start with Healthy Children – A View from the Field study.

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Global Industry Experts to Judge 2021 FICO Decisions Awards

Awards honor FICO customers achieving outstanding results with AI, machine learning and digital transformation

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

  • FICO announces panel of independent industry judges for 2021 awards.
  • Entries for the FICO® Decisions Awards are due December 4, 2020
  • The eight award categories are AI and Machine Learning, Cloud Deployment, Customer Onboarding and Management, Debt Management, Fraud & Security, Decision Management Innovation, Financial Inclusion and Regulatory Compliance.
  • Entry form and information are at www.fico.com/decisionsawards

FICO has announced its panel of independent judges for the 2021 FICO® Decisions Awards which honor clients achieving outstanding results using analytics and decision management technology to grow their business, manage risk and reduce costs.

The bench of eight global industry experts bring a variety of views and knowledge to the table along with deep industry expertise. They will evaluate nominations based upon measurable improvement in key metrics; demonstrated use of best practices; project scale, depth and breadth; and innovative uses of technology.

For more information and to enter a nomination, visit www.fico.com/decisionsawards

This year our judges, in alphabetical order, are:

  • Prasanna Dhoré, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Equifax
    Prasanna is responsible for developing the strategic vision that leads Equifax through the chaotic world of Big Data. He has over 30 years’ experience working in senior roles across the technology, financial services and publishing industries and has a passion for using technology and pioneering approaches to drive outstanding business growth and customer retention. Prasanna’s business achievements have been featured in numerous media outlets such as Forbes and the Wall Street Journal.

  • David Dittman, vice president, Data & Analytics (previous winner)
    With more than 20 years of experience at P&G, David’s career has focused on leveraging analytics across P&G’s marketing, product supply and sales organizations. His organizations have been recognized with numerous industry awards. David is a frequent industry speaker and is passionate about using data and analytics to make unconventional connections across all aspects of business. In 2018, he was recognized as an “Analytics Visionary” by Consumer Goods Technology.
  • René Javier Guzmán, market & liquidity risks director at Banreservas (previous winner)

    René is a banking and regulation professional with a decade of experience and a special interest in risk modeling, measurement and management. René is currently responsible for the market and liquidity risks teams and the risk modeling team, overseeing credit, market and liquidity models, contributing to policy design and governance at Banreservas; the largest bank in the Dominican Republic and one of the largest in the region.

  • Tomas Klinger, decision science and data director at Home Credit (previous winner)

    Tomas is a hands-on data science and big data leader with international experience in the financial services industry. He is currently responsible for decisions science and data integration for Home Credit’s China business where he focuses on research, development and implementation predictive models, sourcing and testing of data and general risk analytics. Tomas has also been overseeing the risk decision systems and analytical infrastructure. In the past he worked for KBC Group as a founding member of big data, advanced analytics and AI competence center.
  • Marcel Le Gouais, managing editor at Credit Strategy
    Marcel has been working as an editor in financial media publications since 2007. From 2007 he has specialized in financial services and consumer credit. Marcel has written for a wide variety of business and consumer publications including: MoneySavingExpert.com – the UK’s largest consumer website, The Daily Telegraph, The Times, FT Adviser and Raconteur.net

  • Tiffani Montez, analyst at Aite

    Tiffani Montez is a retail banking senior analyst at Aite Group covering digital channel interactions, marketing analytics, artificial intelligence, conversational banking, and financial wellness. She has more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, strategic execution, and consumer experience design in roles at Terafina, Wells Fargo and Forrester Research.

  • Lisa Morgan, journalist & analyst at InformationWeek

    Lisa Morgan is a seasoned journalist, industry analyst, and content strategist who focuses on the business impact of emerging technologies. Her insights are frequently quoted verbatim as the launching point for intellectual discourse about what businesses and IT departments should be doing in the age of AI, cloud, digital, and hyper-competitiveness. In addition, Lisa is an Executive Committee member of the IEEE’s Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems.

  • Ignazio Provinzano, Head of Risk Operations at Swisscard (previous winner)
    Ignazio is currently responsible for a team of over 100 employees in the Risk Operation Department at Swisscard, a leading credit card company in Switzerland. Ignazio oversees authorizations, fraud prevention, cardholder disputes, credit collections, solvency/underwriting and operational Compliance & Risk Administration at the lender and has a keen interest in collections optimization technology.

Awards will be presented in eight categories: AI and Machine Learning, Cloud Deployment, Customer Onboarding and Management, Debt Management, Fraud & Security, Decision Management Innovation, Financial Inclusion and Regulatory Compliance. Nominations are due December 4, 2020, and winners will be announced January 22, 2021.

Winners will receive recognition at FICO® World, which will be held in November 2021. Winning implementations will be featured in conference activities, and two representatives of each winning company will receive complimentary conference passes.

“We have some fantastic industry experts on board this year to help judge the awards,” said Nikhil Behl, chief marketing officer at FICO. “The caliber of people on the panel, with over 150 years of experience between them, means we can expect a very thorough and diverse analysis of the submissions. We thank the judges for their time and attention as well as the independence and objectivity they bring to selecting the most impressive projects for 2021.”

Last year’s winning firms were Bank of America and Grupo Fleury (AI, Machine Learning and Optimization); ACT and Vodafone UK and SA Taxi (Cloud Deployment); Banreservas (Customer Onboarding & Management); Swisscard AECS GmbH (Debt Management); Procter & Gamble (Decision Management Innovation); Home Credit China (Financial Inclusion); PULSE, A Discover Company (Fraud Control); and BNSF (Regulatory Compliance).

About FICO
FICO (NYSE: FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956 and based in Silicon Valley, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 195 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, telecommunications, health care, retail and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 100 countries do everything from protecting 2.6 billion payment cards from fraud, to helping people get credit, to ensuring that millions of airplanes and rental cars are in the right place at the right time.

Learn more at http://www.fico.com.

Join the conversation at https://twitter.com/fico & http://www.fico.com/en/blogs/

For FICO news and media resources, visit www.fico.com/news.

FICO is a registered trademark of Fair Isaac Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

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CLEAResult, the Largest Provider of Energy Efficiency Programs, Announces New Board Member Rose McKinney-James

Austin, Texas, Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CLEAResult, a leader in designing and implementing technology-enabled energy efficiency programs for utilities, is proud to expand its board of directors with the appointment of Rose McKinney-James, former President and CEO of the Corporation for Solar Technology and Renewable Resources (CSTRR) and former Commissioner with the Nevada Public Service Commission. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of MGM Resorts International, MGM Detroit, Toyota Financial Services Bank, and the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Pacific Southwest.

“We at CLEAResult are thrilled to welcome Rose to our Board of Directors,” said CLEAResult CEO Scott Boose. “This appointment broadens the Board’s already impressive diversity of experience and brings a strong voice and advocate for energy efficiency into the fold as we enter a new decade of expansion and innovation.”

McKinney-James has over two decades of experience in legislative and utility advocacy related to renewable and clean energy policy, and as many years in community and stakeholder outreach in Nevada and across the U.S. She’s played a pivotal role in shaping much of the current energy policy in state, including leading a broad coalition in the successful effort to pass the first statewide Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS).

“I’m excited to join CLEAResult’s Board of Directors and to work with such an action-oriented and dynamic group of leaders,” said McKinney-James. “They’ve been a crucial player in the expansion of the energy efficiency market and I’m looking forward to contributing to further growth as we enter a decade ripe with opportunities for energy leadership.”

McKinney-James is a member of the Executive Leadership Council and was previously Board Chair for the American Association for Blacks in Energy (AABE). She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women’s Chamber of Commerce as well as the Clark County NV Public Education Foundation, and most recently, the Nevada Conservation League. McKinney-James is listed in the Black Enterprise Registry of Black Corporate Directors and in SAVOY Magazine Power 300—among the most influential African American corporate directors. She has also been recognized by the United States Small Business Administration as Small Business Advocate of the Year.

Based in Austin, Texas and serving hundreds of utility clients across North America, CLEAResult partners with utilities and local governments to design, implement, and maintain programs that provide energy optimization and efficiency services to residential, institutional, commercial and industrial organizations. Through these programs and other coordinated efforts, CLEAResult helps lower energy and grid load requirements, reduces energy bills for consumers, and cuts carbon emissions through reduced heating and electricity usage.

About CLEAResult

CLEAResult is the largest provider of energy efficiency and demand response solutions in North America. Through proven demand side management strategies tailored to clients’ unique needs, CLEAResult combines the strength of our energy experts and innovative technology to help over 250 utilities change the way people use energy. CLEAResult is a portfolio company of the private equity firm TPG and The Rise Fund, a global impact fund led by TPG. For more information, visit clearesult.com.

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Edelman for CLEAResult
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Cerebain Biotech Announces General Business Update

Cerebain Biotech Announces General Business Update

COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Cerebain Biotech Corp. (OTC: CBBT), (the “Company” or “Cerebain”) today announces a General Business Update.

Cerebain is in the final stages of its acquisition of PKG, Inc. In combination with the closing of the acquisition of PKG, Cerebain intends to bring the Company’s SEC filings current.

Upon the completion of the acquisition, Cerebain will initiate a review of its overall business and corporate strategic plan. The corporate strategic initiatives to be developed and implemented include, but are not limited to, rebranding and repositioning of the Company’s overall business plan and a comprehensive growth strategy focused on revenue generation through a comprehensive roll-up acquisition strategy of target qualified candidates in select industries.

About Cerebain Biotech Corp.

Cerebain Biotech Corp. (OTC: CBBT) is a development-stage medical device company focused on the creation and clinical development of a minimally invasive implantable device and a synthetic drug solution. The device leverages the clinically observable, positive impact that Omentum stimulation has on cognitive function as related to dementias, and in particular, Alzheimer’s disease. The corporate vision is based on these positive clinical observations. Visit us at www.cerebain.com or connect with us on Twitter and Facebookto learn more.

About PKG Inc.

PKG, Inc. was established in 1989 and is a privately held corporation based out of Meridian, ID. PKG, Inc. specializes in contract design, development, and manufacturing of system-level devices with expertise in human-machine interfaces. With experience in medical, aerospace, government, and industrial products, PKG helps to raise your company to the next level by leveraging our skills in engineering and technology integration across your product lines. With a complete in-house vertical integration of expertise, services, manufacturing processes, and technologies, PKG provides our customers with all their product development and manufacturing needs. In addition to our expertise of system level devices and human machine interfaces, PKG also offers incubation and acceleration services for startup business and entrepreneurs.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains certain “forward- looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The forward-looking statements are also identified through the use of words “believe,” enable,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “intends,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “predict” “probable,” “potential,” “possible,” “should,” “continue,” and other words of similar meaning. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risk factors detailed in the Company’s reports filed with OTC Markets. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements and no assurances can be given that such statements will be achieved.

Investors:

Mr. Alan Klitenic

Cerebain Biotech Corp.

888.430.2221

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America California

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Biotechnology Health Medical Devices

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eXp World Holdings to Acquire Leading Personal Development Media Brand, SUCCESS Enterprises

SUCCESS Acquisition Expands Reach Into Entrepreneurial, Personal Development and Leadership Market

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), the parent company of eXp Realty and Virbela, today announced the pending acquisition of SUCCESS Enterprises and its related media properties, including SUCCESS print magazine, SUCCESS.com, SUCCESS newsletters, podcasts, digital training courses and affiliated social media accounts across platforms.

SUCCESS is a 123-year-old company with substantial brand recognition in the personal development industry, a global market valued at $38 billion in 2019, according to Grand View Research. Through the acquisition, eXp World Holdings will obtain SUCCESS’s established print distribution model and digital footprint, which has a combined reach of over 6 million including print readers, SUCCESS.com website visitors and social media followers. The acquisition also includes valuable intellectual property and assets in the personal development industry, which eXp will leverage to enhance all of the eXp brands while expanding SUCCESS’s reach.

The addition of SUCCESS will amplify eXp’s existing efforts to teach personal development skills. Through SUCCESS’s established print and digital platforms and eXp’s immersive 3D Virbela technology, eXp plans to create an ecosystem to support content, coaching, training and events in the entrepreneurial, personal development and leadership space. One of the first initiatives is to create on-demand coaching and best-in-class digital courses for business leaders across the country.

“From inception, eXp has valued personal development as a key underpinning of the success of real estate professionals. We began distributing SUCCESS magazine to every eXp agent and broker as a part of this commitment to help them succeed at the highest level,” said eXp World Holdings CEO and Founder Glenn Sanford. “When the opportunity to acquire SUCCESS was presented to me by Stuart Johnson and Success Partners, I was all over it, because of what the publication means to me and to so many sales people and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to continue to invest and expand the SUCCESS brand. By extension, this will be an investment in our agents, brokers and eXp staff, as well as a value-add for the existing SUCCESS audience.”

SUCCESS and its assets were previously owned by Success Partners, based in Plano, Texas.

“In considering the sale of an institution as meaningful and influential as SUCCESS, I wanted to entrust the brand with new ownership that would continue to serve the legacy SUCCESS audience,” said Success Partners CEO and Founder Stuart Johnson. “I know Glenn Sanford’s vision, values and integrity. During their upcoming stewardship, I am confident he and eXp will always put the community first.”

“The mission of eXp World Holdings and SUCCESS are naturally aligned,” said SUCCESS magazine’sEditor-in-Chief Josh Ellis. “More people than ever are seeking work in the freelance or gig economy, as well as all forms of ‘solopreneurship’. To compete in this growing marketplace, many will pursue the personal development resources required to help them learn new skills. Our first offering together will combine our expertise and perspective with eXp’s immersive technology platform Virbela to help these people reach their greatest potential.”

Throughout the transition of ownership, SUCCESS will remain led by a talented team of journalists and strategists including Chief Storytelling Officer Kindra Hall, Director of Digital & Commerce Lauren Cannon and Ellis. SUCCESS also welcomes Don Hobbs who is joining the team as President of SUCCESS Enterprises and will lead strategy and brand expansion.

“I am honored to contribute to SUCCESS’s 123-year legacy and to bring my strategy and brand development expertise to the team,” said Hobbs. “SUCCESS’s long-standing history paired with eXp’s forward-thinking vision creates a timelessness that elevates both brands and promotes continued growth.”

The acquisition is currently in the early stages and is expected to be completed by first quarter 2021. For more information about eXp World Holdings and their subsidiaries go to www.expworldholdings.com.

About

SUCCESS

SUCCESS is a U.S.-based business magazine that was founded in 1897 by achievement philosopher Orison Swett Marden. In its 123-year lifespan, SUCCESS has become one of the leading publications in the United States covering personal and professional development through inspiration, motivation and training. In addition to SUCCESS magazine, the brand’s media properties include SUCCESS.com, SUCCESS newsletters, podcasts, digital training courses and affiliated social media accounts across platforms.

About eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) owns eXp Realty and Virbela.

eXp Realty, The Real Estate Cloud Brokerage, is one of the fastest-growing, global residential real estate companies with more than 38,000 agents in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa. As a subsidiary of a publicly traded company, eXp Realty uniquely offers real estate professionals within its ranks opportunities to earn eXp World Holdings stock for production and contributions to overall company growth.

Virbela is an immersive technology platform for business, events and education. Its modern, cloud-based environment provides a virtual experience for workers, attendees, students and more to communicate, collaborate, meet and socialize. For more information, visit the company’s website at virbela.com.

For more information, please visit the company’s website at https://expworldholdings.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

The statements contained herein may include statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update them. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the economic and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; continued growth of our agent and broker base; expansion of our residential real estate brokerage business into foreign markets; demand for remote working and distance learning solutions and virtual events; development of our new commercial brokerage and our ability to attract commercial real estate brokers; and revenue growth and financial performance. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in forward-looking statements include changes in business or other market conditions; the difficulty of keeping expense growth at modest levels while increasing revenues; and other risks detailed from time to time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Investor Relations Contact:

Greg Falesnik
MZ Group – MZ North America
[email protected]

Media Relations Contact:

eXp World Holdings, Inc.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Launches ‘EMBARK – The Series’

New Docuseries Provides Insider View into the Cruise Brand and its Return to Cruise Journey

– Cast of International Hit Show ‘The Choir of Man’ Reunites for an Exclusive Performance –

– First Episode Streaming Live Nov. 19, 2020 at www.ncl.com/embark –

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MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a new docuseries, “EMBARK – The Series,” inviting the public to experience the Brand and enjoy a front row seat to its highly-anticipated comeback.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:  https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8667851-norwegian-cruise-line-launches-embark-the-series/

The docuseries kicks off with an “EMBARK NCL Spotlight Series,” two episodes showcasing the iconic Broadway and West End caliber entertainment found across the Norwegian fleet. The first episode invites viewers into London’s historic West End Garrick Theatre for a special reunion that brings “The Choir of Man” cast together for the first time in many months. The episode will include performances of guest favorites as well as an inside look at how the cast is managing through this historic time.

Highly praised for its high energy, live music and foot stomping choreography, “The Choir of Man” is an immersive pub experience featuring ordinary guys who perform everything from sing-along classics to classic rock. Traditionally set in a neighborhood pub, the show highlights the importance of community and human connection through a series of songs, poetry and intimate conversations.

“Entertainment unites us, allowing us to forget our worries, even if just for a short while,” said Richard Ambrose, senior vice president of entertainment and cruise programming at Norwegian Cruise Line. “We have long been advocates for the entertainment community and are committed to providing high-caliber performances for our guests. While theaters are closed and gatherings are limited, we want to support our fellow performers while connecting with guests in a meaningful way. In the end, we are in this together.”

Produced and directed by Nic Doodson, one of the creative minds behind “The Choir of Man,” the nearly 40-minute episode will first stream live at www.ncl.com/embark on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at 9 p.m. EST, before being made available on-demand.

“‘The Choir of Man’ family and I were thrilled when NCL asked us to come together to create an exclusive performance that guests could enjoy from home until they have the chance to cruise again,” said Doodson. “The world of theater has had a particularly hard year, so this opportunity to sing, dance and perform together again was an incredible feeling. I hope that the positive and uplifting energy comes across and inspires those tuning in to continue to look ahead to brighter days. The cast appreciated this opportunity to reconnect and now more than ever are looking forward to entertaining guests again soon in our pub on land, at sea or wherever people enjoy gathering with those closest to them.”

Further details regarding “EMBARK – The Series,” will be shared in the coming weeks. 

For the additional assets and press materials, click here.

Norwegian Cruise Line launches "EMBARK - The Series” with an exclusive performance by “The Choir of Man.”

 

“The Choir of Man” is an immersive pub experience available on Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Escape that features ordinary guys who perform everything from sing-along favorites to classic rock.

 

The “EMBARK NCL Spotlight - The Choir of Man Live From London” episode highlights the importance of community and human connection.

 

NCL guest favorite, “The Choir of Man,” is highly praised for its high energy, live music and foot stomping choreography.

 

The docuseries kicks off with a two-part “EMBARK NCL Spotlight Series,” highlighting the Broadway and West End caliber entertainment available across the NCL fleet.

 

The cast of “The Choir of Man” reunite in London’s historic West End Garrick Theatre for a special “EMBARK NCL Spotlight Series” performance.

 

 

 

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Emerging Markets Report: Meeting the Moment


An Emerging Markets News Commentary

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — November 2020 will be recorded as a remarkable American history moment — amid the Pandemic and a historical U.S. presidential election, however, there were some news items that were perhaps under-seen, underappreciated even.

Peter Thiel has invested in Compass, a psilocybin sector company. The Silicon Valley billionaire Thiel is a co-founder of PayPal, Facebook’s first major investor, and Chairman of Palantir Technologies. Looking at Thiel’s track record along with Palantir Technologies he may be onto something by investing in the psilocybin sector. That said, we must understand this is a highly speculative sector.

For investors of Silo Pharma, Inc. (OTCQB: SILO), a developmental stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the use of psilocybin as a therapeutic, and general supporters of the psilocybin and ‘magic mushroom’ market, the passage of a ballot measure in Oregon last week to allow licensed providers to administer the hallucinogenic substance found in magic mushrooms is a significant development. As some may recall, Oregon was the first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis, and among the first to authorize its use for medical purposes.

Pioneering Oregon then proved a safe and regulated commercial market for cannabis and state after state continues to follow. It is worth noting that Washington D.C. passed a similar measure for mushroom based psychedelics.

And what is also of interest is that as these seminal legislative changes occur, Silo Pharma seeks to develop its own standing in the markets, having recently announced its transition from the OTC Pink Market to the OTCQB® Venture Market.

It’s a significant move through the transparency required of OTCQB companies, being quoted on a more senior quotation medium, and introducing the Company to a possible greater pool of retail investors and institutions.

Legalized psilocybin is in its infancy, and Silo Pharma appears to be in a nascent phase of its business plan despite a partnership with a major university already in place.

As these new markets open up in Oregon and D.C., Silo is preparing to meet the moment.

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Pharma

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To Help Close Digital Divide for Nearly 17 Million Students, AT&T Offers Discounted Wireless Data Plans with Free Wi-Fi Hotspots and Makes $10 Million Commitment to Help Underserved Communities

Classrooms that take advantage of the offer receive free unlimited wireless service(1) for teachers(2); the new $10 million commitment helps students participate in connected learning by providing free devices and service

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DALLAS, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —

What’s the news?  The COVID-19 pandemic has forced more than 50 million U.S. students to learn from home. Yet nearly 17 million children are unable to take part because their families don’t have an internet connection or device to support digital learning.

To help close the gap and enable connected learning, AT&T is offering discounted unlimited wireless data plans1 and content filtering services to more than 135,000 public and private K-12 schools, colleges and universities across the country for a limited time. Offer details include:

  • Schools can migrate existing AT&T lines or activate new lines for students on a qualified unlimited wireless data plan and content filtering service for $15 a month, with the additional option of an AT&T Moxee hot spot at no cost after bill credits.3 
  • For every 24 qualified student activations above, schools can activate 1 line with the same services for a teacher at no cost after bill credits to help them do what they do every day as classroom superheroes.
  • The offer is good through December 29, 2020 – schools that add at least one eligible line as part of this offer can also activate additional lines at the same price through December 29, 2022, at which point the promotional pricing ends.

In addition to the discounted plans for schools to connect their students, AT&T is making a $10 million commitment to support at-risk students disconnected from learning with internet connectivity and Wi-Fi hotspots. We will also expand availability of tech-enabled tools and learning resources for students, teachers, schools, and parents working across company resources, including WarnerMedia, for ongoing support for this initiative. 

While the homework gap is not new, the pandemic and the critical need for remote learning has made it worse. This nationwide problem disproportionately impacts 1 in 3 students of color, as well as students with disabilities and students in rural and under-resourced neighborhoods. Additionally, 300,000 to 400,000 K-12 teachers live in households without adequate internet connectivity or home computing devices – roughly 10 percent of all public school teachers.4

What is AT&T doing for teachers beyond school-funded service?  Teachers can still take advantage of our appreciation offer announced in July for exclusive savings on personal wireless service. This offer applies to both new and existing customers that are Kindergarten through post-secondary teachers, professors, instructors, and their families with a 25% savings on AT&T Unlimited Starter, Extra and Elite consumer wireless plans.5

How will AT&T’s $10 million commitment support education?  Today, we’re committing $10 million to support our nation’s most vulnerable students, who don’t have adequate internet access and are disconnected from learning.  There are an estimated 17 million public K-12 students falling into the homework gap due to COVID-19 school closures. 

Together with Connected Nation, a leading non-profit helping communities solve their broadband and digital technology challenges, we’ll work to close the homework gap for struggling students by providing WiFi hotspots and free AT&T internet service. School districts and non-profits across the U.S. will be invited to apply for support in the coming weeks. 

This commitment comes alongside a collaboration with a global HR services and solutions firm Randstad to refurbish and donate laptops and other devices to keep students connected.

AT&T has a long history of supporting communities where we live and work. This new commitment builds on the $10 millionDistance Learning and Family Connections fund we launched at the start of this pandemic. We’ve committed $600 million since 2008 to advance education and create opportunity, particularly in historically underserved populations.

What about safety protocols for school-provided student access?   We understand that schools need affordable options including services to support their online safety protocols like those in the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).  That’s why we’ve included content filtering options, which will help schools deliver safer on-ramps for K-12 and higher education users/devices connecting to the Internet. For schools looking to add device management, an additional option is also available at a discounted rate.3

What else is AT&T doing about the connectivity challenges in America?  We continue to expand our connectivity efforts while working with stakeholders to develop policies that will help sustain and expand reliable broadband connectivity for all Americans.

What are people saying? 
QUOTE: “There are many challenges to providing high-quality education to children nationwide. Inequities and other impediments can mean millions of kids don’t get a fair shot at succeeding in school. We are helping to bring innovative solutions to remove the barriers to learning. That’s critically important to the future success of students,” Anne Chow, CEO, AT&T Business.

QUOTE: “Millions of kids are struggling with their schoolwork because they don’t have internet access at home. Without access, assignments are a daily challenge, and this disproportionately affects children of color and those living in rural areas. This is one of our greatest challenges as a country and it’s going to take the collective power of businesses, industry, public policy and non-profits to make a difference,” said Tom Ferree,Chairman & CEO of Connected Nation.  

QUOTE: “Many students are locked out of the classroom because they don’t have reliable internet access and connected devices. Closing this widening gap is the most important issue of digital equity that we face as a nation,” said Christine Fox, Interim Executive Director, State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). “SETDA has been a strong advocate for ensuring equitable digital learning opportunities for all students since its inception. We commend AT&T for its commitment to addressing the homework gap and their partnership in pushing for critical change so that all students can succeed.”

QUOTE: “We are excited to support our students here in Atlanta with the rollout of this new offer from AT&T,” said Olufemi Aina, Executive Director, IT, Atlanta Public Schools. “As a strong advocate for digital inclusion, we also applaud the commitment to closing the Homework Gap and ensuring students have the tools they need for success.”

QUOTE: “Covid-19 has shown us that at-home internet connectivity is no longer a nice-to-have. It is a must-have. Without it, many students face an uphill battle in their education,” said Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy. “I am heartened by AT&T’s commitment to provide connectivity to these students and their families, which will help bridge the gap and give countless young people the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond.”

1 After 50GB of data use on a line, AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.
2 Based on the average class size of 1 teacher to 24 students, schools will get one free (after bill credits) qualified line for a teacher for every 24 lines for students that are migrated to or activated on the qualified services.  Taxes and fees are extra.
3 Req’s new line on Special DataConnect for Education plan ($14/mo. after credits) w/ Enterprise Traffic Protector service ($1/mo.) or AccessMyLAN ($6/mo. after credits) and elig. data-only device. AT&T Moxee offer req’s new line and $85 on 0% APR 24-mo. agmt. Free after credits over 24 months. If data svc cancelled, data plan and device credits stop & device balance due. Other fees, taxes, and charges & restrictions apply. See offer details.
4 Common Sense Media, 2020
5 Terms and conditions apply, see offer brief for details.

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We help family, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video streaming, we @ATT innovate to improve lives.

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