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Benchmark Selects Musick Peeler Partner Dan Woods as a Top Litigator

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick Peeler LLP Partner Dan Woods has been highlighted in the 2022 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a 'California Litigation Star.'

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick Peeler LLP Partner Dan Woods has been highlighted in the 2022 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a 'California Litigation Star.'
  • "Dan is an strategic lawyer and skilled litigator who continually provides the firm's clients with the highest degree of service," said Managing Partner R. Joseph De Briyn .
  • A partner in the Firm's Los Angeles office, Woods has been honored by The American Bar Association, California Bar Association, Inner City Law Center, Chambers USA and Los Angeles Daily Journal.
  • Two recent cases highlight Woods' ability to obtain significant results on behalf of clients in a variety of cases.

"Fall" in Love With Halloween- and Autumn-Themed Pet Products, Courtesy of American Pet Products Association Members

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With autumn in full swing, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) is showcasing some of the latest and greatest fall- and Halloween-themed pet products.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With autumn in full swing, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) is showcasing some of the latest and greatest fall- and Halloween-themed pet products.
  • From pumpkin-flavored treats to pet costumes, APPA is helping ensure pet parents take advantage of all the season has to offer with products for their pets.
  • Read on for a list of seasonal products for pets, courtesy of APPA members:
    Treats – Go for all the treats — not tricks — this fall with seasonal favorites.
  • Grooming Products – Ensure your pet is looking – and smelling – their best this fall with the latest grooming products on the market.

International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board Water Levels Committee Releases the Final 2022 Post-Flood Report

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN and FORT FRANCES, ON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB) Water Levels Committee (WLC) released its 2022 Post-Flood Report: A Report on High Water Levels in the Rainy River Basin .

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  • INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN and FORT FRANCES, ON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB) Water Levels Committee (WLC) released its 2022 Post-Flood Report: A Report on High Water Levels in the Rainy River Basin .
  • In the spring and summer of 2022, the Namakan Chain of Lakes and Rainy Lake reached some of the highest water levels on record.
  • The intensity and longevity of the spring precipitation caused flows in the tributaries of the Rainy River watershed to remain at high or close to peak levels from late April to mid-June.
  • Rainy Lake's All-Gates Open level is 337.90 (1108.6 ft) and Namakan Lake's All-Gates Open level is 341.10 m (1119.1 ft).

Local Pups Can Now Come, Sit and Stay at the New Dogtopia of Lafayette

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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LAFAYETTE, La., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogtopia, the nation's leading dog daycare, overnight, and spa franchise, is opening a new location in Lafayette on October 10. Situated at 5539 Johnston St. Suite 100, Dogtopia in Lafayette will provide award-winning services to dog parents in the community.

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  • Situated at 5539 Johnston St. Suite 100, Dogtopia in Lafayette will provide award-winning services to dog parents in the community.
  • Providing personalized care for Lafayette pups in a fun, enriching, and safe environment, Dogtopia sets the industry standard among dog daycares with its focus on three key benefits: socialization, exercise, and education.
  • The new establishment is under the ownership of Amber Woods, a dedicated local entrepreneur with an abiding love for dogs.
  • In addition to providing quality care for local pups, Dogtopia also runs the Dogtopia Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to enable dogs to positively change our world.

The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board is Hosting Public Meetings on August 16-17

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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The IRLWWB ensures compliance with the International Joint Commission's (IJC) Order pursuant to the Rainy Lake Convention, to monitor and report on the ecological health of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake boundary waters aquatic ecosystem, including water quality, and to assist the IJC in preventing and resolving disputes regarding the boundary waters of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River watershed.

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  • The IRLWWB ensures compliance with the International Joint Commission's (IJC) Order pursuant to the Rainy Lake Convention, to monitor and report on the ecological health of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake boundary waters aquatic ecosystem, including water quality, and to assist the IJC in preventing and resolving disputes regarding the boundary waters of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River watershed.
  • The IRLWWB's activities are supported by an Industry Advisory Group, a Community Advisory Group, and 4 committees, including the Water Levels Committee (WLC) which monitors hydrologic conditions and may provide dam operators with directions for the operation of their discharge facilities to ensure that the rule curves are followed.
  • The IRLWWB published its Tenth Annual Report covering the period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.

University of Phoenix leadership joins SHRM Conference to share insights from the University of Phoenix Career Institute® and workforce research

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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The opening remarks from Woods will take place at the SHRM Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m. PDT.

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  • The opening remarks from Woods will take place at the SHRM Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m. PDT.
  • Woods will share insights, findings and strategies on talent retention indicated by workforce research conducted through the University of Phoenix Career Institute® Career Optimism Index® study.
  • “The Career Optimism Index helps us see and better understand how the free agent labor market is impacting American workers and employers,” states Woods.
  • This is the third year of the Career Optimism Index®, a comprehensive study conducted by the University of Phoenix Career Institute® and based on an annual survey of employees and employers across the country.

Carnegie Mellon Alumna Wins Two 2023 Tony Awards®

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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NEW YORK and PITTSBURGH, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadway moved uptown Sunday to the historic United Palace in New York City's Washington Heights for The 76th Annual Tony Awards. Following glamorous red carpet arrivals, the theatre community honored the top 2022-2023 Broadway performances and productions during a multi-platform preshow on Pluto TV, Paramount+ and an exciting primetime telecast on CBS.

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  • Carnegie Mellon University, with its longstanding tradition of producing top talent onstage and behind the scenes, was well-represented during the Tonys with alumni taking part in numerous award show performances, presenting and even adding some wins.
  • A panel of theatre experts from the American Theatre Wing, The Broadway League and Carnegie Mellon University selected Zembuch Young from a nationwide call for entries.
  • "Carnegie Mellon is thrilled to congratulate our alumna who earned Tony Awards this year, and we're extremely proud of all those who received nominations," said Farnam Jahanian, president of Carnegie Mellon University.
  • Carnegie Mellon is the exclusive higher education partner of the Tony Awards.

World's largest fly-in convention set for Oshkosh on July 24-30

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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OSHKOSH, Wis., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 70th year, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will host pilots, plane enthusiasts, and aviation industry displays from around the globe in 2023. More than 10,000 aircraft and 600,000 people are expected to descend upon Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin from July 24-30, making it the world's busiest airport during that week.

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  • EAA AirVenture Oshkosh brings together more than 10,000 airplanes and total attendance of 600,000 for one week each year at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
  • The complete spectrum of flight is on display, from vintage biplanes to modern military aircraft, as well as new flight technology.
  • OSHKOSH, Wis., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 70th year, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will host pilots, plane enthusiasts, and aviation industry displays from around the globe in 2023.
  • "Whether you're seeking innovation, history, family fun, or just the excitement of aerobatic flight, you'll find it gathered at Oshkosh unlike any other place on earth."

Arizona Virtual Academy Celebrates Class of 2023 at May 22 Commencement Ceremony

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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The graduating classes of Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) and Insight Academy of Arizona (ISAZ), online public schools serving students throughout the state, will soon toss their caps in the air at commencement ceremonies on May 22.

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  • The graduating classes of Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) and Insight Academy of Arizona (ISAZ), online public schools serving students throughout the state, will soon toss their caps in the air at commencement ceremonies on May 22.
  • AZVA and ISAZ students benefit from a robust online curriculum and attend live virtual classes taught by state-certified teachers.
  • They are also the first and only online schools in Arizona offering state-approved career and technical education (CTE) programs.
  • ISAZ, which launched in 2012, is an online junior high and high school serving students in seventh through 12th grades.

Pink Triangle Press Announces the Appointment of Mel Woods

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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TORONTO , April 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Pink Triangle Press (PTP), Canada's leading LGBTQ2S+ media organization, announced today the appointment of Mel Woods as Senior Editor, Audience Engagement, of its culture magazine, Xtra.

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  • TORONTO , April 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Pink Triangle Press (PTP), Canada's leading LGBTQ2S+ media organization, announced today the appointment of Mel Woods as Senior Editor, Audience Engagement, of its culture magazine, Xtra.
  • In this newly created role, Woods will become a key connection between Xtra's thought-provoking journalism and audiences well beyond the digital walls of Xtramagazine.com.
  • "As a queer and trans person who grew up (and came out) online, I know the power media has in making tangible change in peoples' lives," says Woods.
  • Woods' appointment is effective May 1, 2023.