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Holland America Line Strengthens Love for Alaska with Guarantee of Glacier Viewings on Every Alaska Cruise and Cruisetour

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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SEATTLE, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line loves Alaska. Since 1947, the cruise line has led the way in showcasing the majesty of the state — including its magnificent glaciers. In fact, Holland America Line's passion for Alaska's glaciers runs so deep that the cruise line now guarantees guests will see one or more glaciers on their cruise in the region.

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  • New Glacier Guarantee™ allows guests to sail with confidence, knowing they're guaranteed to see Alaska glaciers
    SEATTLE, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line loves Alaska.
  • Under the guarantee, if Holland America Line does not visit an Alaska glacier, guests are eligible to receive a Future Cruise Credit equal to 15 percent of their cruise fare.
  • Holland America Line has more permits to visit Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve than any other cruise line, and other glacier visits including College Fjord, Dawes Glacier, Hubbard Glacier and the Tracy Arm Fjord's Twin Sawyer Glaciers.
  • New for the 2024 season, Holland America Line also debuted "Glacier Day" on its Alaska cruises as part of its "We Love Alaska" onboard experience.

75th ANNUAL CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNERS CELEBRATE RESILIENCE, FAITH, AND OUR 'BETTER ANGELS'

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Themes of hope, courage, and recognizing our common humanity run through the 23 films, TV programs, and books for adults and young people being honored with Christopher Awards in the program's 75th diamond anniversary year. Winners include veteran ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff, "This is Us" star Chrissy Metz, Paralympic gold medalist Oksana Masters, and acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns.

Key Points: 
  • Winners include veteran ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff, "This is Us" star Chrissy Metz, Paralympic gold medalist Oksana Masters, and acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns.
  • The Christopher Awards celebrate writers, producers, directors, authors, and illustrators whose work "affirms the highest values of the human spirit" and reflects the Christopher motto, "It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness."
  • The ancient Chinese proverb—"It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness"— guides its publishing, radio, and awards programs.
  • [Editors: A complete list of winners is available on request.]

Otter Celebrates Pi Day With Report on Pizzeria and Pizza Chain Trends

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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51% of pizzeria and pizza chain orders come through from 4:00 pm to 8:59 pm, but 51.5% of pizza order cancellations happen between the same window.

Key Points: 
  • 51% of pizzeria and pizza chain orders come through from 4:00 pm to 8:59 pm, but 51.5% of pizza order cancellations happen between the same window.
  • In an industry with razor thin margins, keeping cancellations down can have a huge impact on your bottom line.
  • Looking for more ways to boost your pizzeria or pizza chain's efficiency and orders?
  • The average pizzeria sees a 17.2% reduction in cancelled orders after a year of using Otter.

Mexico Restaurants Lose up to 4% of Their Online Orders Due to Cancellations

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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According to this analysis, restaurants in the country lose between 2.28% and 3.88% of their delivery orders per week due to cancellations.

Key Points: 
  • According to this analysis, restaurants in the country lose between 2.28% and 3.88% of their delivery orders per week due to cancellations.
  • Most delivery apps will automatically pause stores who experience two cancellations or non-acceptances in a row – resulting in increased downtime and decreased order volume.
  • Based on an analysis of online orders processed between January 2023 and December 2023, Otter has identified patterns that reveal strategies to reduce cancellations.
  • Online orders spike around dinner time – 26% of orders come in between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. With more orders come more cancellations: 29% of order cancellations occur during this same time period.

Cancellation of Takeaway Orders Increases in the Last Hour of Restaurant Operation

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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A recent study conducted by Otter , a leading Restaurant Operating System, has revealed figures on the financial impact of takeaway order cancellations for UK restaurants.

Key Points: 
  • A recent study conducted by Otter , a leading Restaurant Operating System, has revealed figures on the financial impact of takeaway order cancellations for UK restaurants.
  • The study found that the last hour of operation is a critical time for cancellations, with restaurants experiencing a 1.74x higher cancellation rate than those operating beyond this hour.
  • On average, 20% of orders and 31% of cancellations occur within the last hour before closing time.
  • In response to this challenge, Otter advocates for a review of restaurant operating hours and calls on businesses to establish buffer times to mitigate the clash between last-minute orders and closing schedules.

DARPA Awards Phase Four $14.9M Contract to Develop Air Breathing Electric Propulsion for Very Low Earth Orbit Operations

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The award is part of DARPA's Otter program, which aims to develop, demonstrate, and collect on-orbit data for "air breathing" electric propulsion technologies that will harvest ambient low-density air as propellant, enabling extended satellite operations at VLEO altitudes.

Key Points: 
  • The award is part of DARPA's Otter program, which aims to develop, demonstrate, and collect on-orbit data for "air breathing" electric propulsion technologies that will harvest ambient low-density air as propellant, enabling extended satellite operations at VLEO altitudes.
  • The Otter program will build upon a previous effort with DARPA that developed a proof-of-concept thruster prototype for novel, low-cost propellants.
  • "Phase Four has designed and built electric propulsion systems that have been launched on 9 satellites with over 5,300 days of on-orbit flight heritage since the company was founded.
  • We're thrilled to bring that heritage, experience, and innovation in electric propulsion systems to the Otter program."

Pink Flamingo Stables Expands Offerings to Include Dressage-Based Lessons and Trail Riding

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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LAKE WORTH, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pink Flamingo Stables in Lake Worth, FL, is thrilled to announce the expansion of their offerings with dressage-based lessons and trail riding.

Key Points: 
  • LAKE WORTH, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pink Flamingo Stables in Lake Worth, FL, is thrilled to announce the expansion of their offerings with dressage-based lessons and trail riding.
  • In addition to dressage lessons, Pink Flamingo Stables is delighted to offer guided trail riding experiences through nearby picturesque farms and tree farms.
  • Whether individuals are interested in dressage lessons or trail riding, Pink Flamingo Stables offers a safe and supportive environment where riders can pursue their passion for horses.
  • For more information about Pink Flamingo Stables and their expanded offerings, please visit https://www.pinkflamingostables.com/ .

MONTEREY BAY INN ANNOUNCES 15% OFF WATERVIEW GUESTROOMS DISCOVER THE ULTIMATE SPRING GETAWAY TO MONTEREY

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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MONTEREY, Calif., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Monterey Bay Inn announces special Spring rates of 15% off sought-after Ocean View or Ocean Harbor Front View guestrooms for travel now through April 30th, 2024, if booked by March 29th, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • MONTEREY, Calif., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Monterey Bay Inn announces special Spring rates of 15% off sought-after Ocean View or Ocean Harbor Front View guestrooms for travel now through April 30th, 2024, if booked by March 29th, 2024.
  • Immerse yourself in comfort and charm, gaze at the stunning shoreline views, and make the most of spring travel to the Monterey Peninsula.
  • Now is the ideal time to experience the prolific marine life in and on the deep blue waters of Monterey Bay.
  • Monterey Bay Inn is at 242 Cannery Row, Monterey, California 93940, www.montereybayinn.com
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Otter.ai Takes Aim at Goliath with New Meeting GenAI Launch: Slingshots Past Microsoft Copilot to Redefine AI Meeting Intelligence

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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The heart of Meeting GenAI lies in the new multi-conversation capabilities for Otter AI Chat.

Key Points: 
  • The heart of Meeting GenAI lies in the new multi-conversation capabilities for Otter AI Chat.
  • “Team-focused Meeting GenAI represents a bold step forward in AI meeting intelligence,” says Sam Liang, co-founder and CEO of Otter.ai.
  • In contrast, Microsoft charges $360 annually per user to add its less advanced Copilot to Office 365 and Teams.
  • With Meeting GenAI, the company firmly redefines meeting intelligence, empowering teams to unlock the full potential of their collective wisdom and forge a path toward transformative success.

Otter Products Launches OtterBusiness in North America

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Otter Products, creator of OtterBox, the No. 1 most trusted smartphone case brand in the U.S., is launching the OtterBusiness brand to support its approach in the B2B marketplace. With this launch, OtterBusiness will serve commercial customers with solutions that expand beyond the case to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • With this launch, OtterBusiness will serve commercial customers with solutions that expand beyond the case to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • For more than 25 years, Otter Products has been a trusted partner in the B2B marketplace, offering robust solutions including the uniVERSE case system and the rugged Defender Series.
  • "The launch of OtterBusiness is a culmination of years of effort from our engineering, product, marketing and sales organizations," said Berkley Fuller, Chief Commercial Officer at Otter Products.
  • To support this expansion for Otter Products, the OtterBusiness team has added seasoned industry executives from the B2B marketplace.