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UK social impact startup Waymap successfully closes funding round led by TELUS for its indoor navigation technology

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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In modern cities, navigation apps play a crucial role; however, they don't work for everyone.

Key Points: 
  • In modern cities, navigation apps play a crucial role; however, they don't work for everyone.
  • Higher accuracy indoor and outdoor navigation also benefits everyone, drastically improving efficiency as commuters move around the built environment.
  • CEO and Founder Dr. Tom Pey, who is also blind, comments, "Waymap has set itself the goal of revolutionising how everyone accesses the world.
  • With the investment from the TELUS Pollinator Fund, the company also plans to continue investing in its leading 'sensor-fusion based' indoor localisation technology.

NASA's Top Scientists and Dinos Decked out with Solar Eclipse Glasses Celebrate Being in the Path of Totality at The World's Largest Children's Museum

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The temperature dropped about 10 degrees, a cool breeze sent chills across shoulders and down spines as an eerie darkness crept over the sky in Indianapolis on Monday afternoon. The giant dinosaurs bursting out of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (the world's largest children's museum) were safely prepared with huge solar protective glasses; but the humans had a challenging time describing the breathtaking display and what they felt as the moon completely blocked the sun for close to four minutes shortly after 3 p.m. EST in Indianapolis. There was a powerful sense of awe, wonder and disbelief. Then just as the moon covered the sun and a halo of light peeked out around it, cheers erupted as visitors celebrated what many are calling a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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  • It's our only chance to study the inner atmosphere of the sun called the corona, which is a mysterious place.
  • We don't know how the sun makes it that hot, the rest of the sun isn't that hot.
  • Jane Rigsby
    Some of the top scientists in the world also expressed their fascination with the celestial occurrence.
  • Those who are wondering what The Children's Museum is doing with leftover eclipse glasses will be happy to know they are being recycled.

Thudercomm Launches On-Device AI Interactive Digital Human Solution to Boost Enterprise Productivity at Embedded World 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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NUREMBERG, Germany, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thundercomm, a world leading IoT product and solution provider announced the launch of Rubik Avatar, a revolutionary digital human solution based on LLM and 3D naked-eye technologies at Embedded World 2024.

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  • NUREMBERG, Germany, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thundercomm, a world leading IoT product and solution provider announced the launch of Rubik Avatar, a revolutionary digital human solution based on LLM and 3D naked-eye technologies at Embedded World 2024.
  • Rubik Avatar digital human solution is powered by the Kanzi real-time graphics engine, allowing enterprises to customise the character to deliver a unified brand image.
  • Rubik Avatar digital human solution is available for deployment both on the cloud and on-primise.
  • "We are thrilled to announce our Rubik Avatar Edge AI digital human solution with LLM and 3D naked-eye technologies," said Hiro Cai, CEO at Thundercomm .

Global Times: Three 'surprises' I got in the US while discussing the return of Chinese cultural artifacts - Huo Zhengxin

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The first "surprise" is that this year's conference dedicated a forum specifically to the issue of returning China's looted cultural relics.

Key Points: 
  • The first "surprise" is that this year's conference dedicated a forum specifically to the issue of returning China's looted cultural relics.
  • It is relatively rare that this year's meeting would focus on China's looted cultural relics and that Chinese scholars had been invited to present their views.
  • The ASIL also took notice of this call and included it as one of the main themes of this year's meeting.
  • The author is a professor at the China University of Political Science and Law and vice president of the China Society of Private International Law.

femmes volcans forêts torrents - Nine women artists living in Québec featured at the MAC starting April 11

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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MONTRÉAL, April 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) is proud to unveil its latest exhibition, femmes volcans forêts torrents.

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  • MONTRÉAL, April 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) is proud to unveil its latest exhibition, femmes volcans forêts torrents.
  • Organized by curator Marie-Eve Beaupré, femmes volcans forêts torrents invites us to think about the hierarchized relationship between nature and "the living," through a variety of media.
  • The symposium is presented in conjunction with the exhibition femmes volcans forêts torrents.
  • The exhibition femmes volcans forêts torrents is presented at the MAC's temporary Place Ville Marie location, at the corner of Mansfield and Cathcart streets.

MONEY ANNOUNCES BEST PLACES TO LIVE 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SAN JUAN, Puerto rico, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Personal finance digital platform Money today announced Best Places to Live 2024, the newest iteration of their decades-old franchise highlighting the best communities across America. In partnership with the #1 smart home security provider in the U.S.1, ADT, this annual editorial flagship helps readers discover some truly hidden gems.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JUAN, Puerto rico, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Personal finance digital platform Money today announced Best Places to Live 2024 , the newest iteration of their decades-old franchise highlighting the best communities across America.
  • To explore the full Best Places to Live list, visit the hub here .
  • Started in 1987, Money's Best Places to Live is the brand's longest and most well-known franchise.
  • Signature franchises include a bevy of Best-In categories such as Best Places to Live , Best Colleges , Best Life Insurance , Best Auto Insurance and Best Homeowner Insurance , with an aim to improve your finances and promote your well-being.

Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society Works Toward Re-Opening

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Repairs and restoration work continue after a 2020 flood caused more than $500,000 in damage to the historic landmark building of the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society, The Society's building was the home of Marian Anderson, the iconic contralto singer who performed a wide-range of music, from opera to spirituals, from 1924-1965.

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  • We keep going because we love this work and are inspired by the legacy of Marian Anderson," said Jillian Patricia Pirtle, CEO of the National Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society.
  • "As an organization committed to celebrating our nation's history and preserving it, our National Society is pleased to help the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society and support its efforts," said Wright.
  • To heighten visibility for the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society restoration needs, the Museum is encouraging the public to share "What Marian Anderson Means to Me" on the Museum's Facebook page in April and May.
  • The Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society continues to work to reopen its historic landmark, located at 762 South Martin Street in Philadelphia.

Rabbi Marvin Hier, Founder and Dean Emeritus of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance, Issues Statement Regarding Nelson Peltz

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rabbi Marvin Hier, Founder and Dean Emeritus, the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance, today issued the following statement:

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rabbi Marvin Hier, Founder and Dean Emeritus, the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance, today issued the following statement:
    “In response to recent reported statements regarding my close friend Nelson Peltz, I feel compelled to say the following.
  • I have known Nelson for decades and he has always been a fighter of intolerance in all of its forms.
  • For approximately 45 years, Nelson has been actively involved with our Center, which is based in Los Angeles.
  • Nelson chaired the Center for 35 years and has worked tirelessly to stamp out bigotry.

Matterport 3D Digital Twins Power Asia’s Largest Virtual Art Exhibition Platform, ARTOGO

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR), announced that ARTOGO , the largest virtual exhibition platform in Asia, is utilizing Matterport as its 3D technology of choice to revolutionize the arts sector.

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  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR), announced that ARTOGO , the largest virtual exhibition platform in Asia, is utilizing Matterport as its 3D technology of choice to revolutionize the arts sector.
  • Founded in April 2021, ARTOGO’s online art platform offers immersive digital experiences powered by Matterport, allowing users to explore international art exhibitions from anywhere at any time.
  • After exploring various digital solutions, ARTOGO chose Matterport’s Digital Twin Platform to bring art to life in immersive 3D, hosting more than 450 virtual exhibits that have drawn in more than four million views.
  • “ARTOGO is driving innovation in the arts across Asia and defining the premium digital exhibition experience that people are finally willing to pay for.

City Museum Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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City Museum surpassed their goal of 314 participants, with the final count officially announced as 355 underwear adorned participants.

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  • City Museum surpassed their goal of 314 participants, with the final count officially announced as 355 underwear adorned participants.
  • City Museum already holds a few official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS titles, including the World's Largest Pencil, the World's Longest Seesaw, and the World's Largest Tennis Racket.
  • Additionally, City Museum is currently hosting The Science of Guinness World Records exhibit which is co-produced by Science North and Ripley Entertainment.
  • City Museum is open year round and hosts many events throughout the year like City Nights, July Fest, International & Craft Beer Festival, Fright at the Museum, and Weirdly Wonderful Holidays.