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Curiosity Stream and Curiosity Channel To Launch on fuboTV

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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Through the agreement, the linear channel, Curiosity Channel, will launch today for fuboTV viewers in the U.S., and the Curiosity Stream VOD service will roll out for viewers in both the US and Canada in the coming weeks.

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  • Through the agreement, the linear channel, Curiosity Channel, will launch today for fuboTV viewers in the U.S., and the Curiosity Stream VOD service will roll out for viewers in both the US and Canada in the coming weeks.
  • We are delighted to be part of the fuboTV family and contribute to their customer-centric OTT streaming service, said Brandon Fong, Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Distribution for Curiosity Stream.
  • The company operates Curiosity Stream, the largest independent streaming service, available in more than 175 countries worldwide; Curiosity Channel, the linear television channel available via global distribution partners; and Curiosity Studios, which oversees original programming.
  • fuboTV intends to add interactivity to its streaming experience with the launch of predictive free-to-play gaming in the fall of 2021.

GlobalAir.com Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship Sees Record Submissions

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The GlobalAir.com Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship received a record number of submissions for the 2021-2022 school year.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The GlobalAir.com Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship received a record number of submissions for the 2021-2022 school year.
  • "As aviation colleges and flight schools are making a return to in-person instruction this year, our application submissions have hit a record number!
  • Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on their writing capabilities, determination to learn, and love for aviation.
  • Universities, Flight Schools, or students that would like more information about the scholarship program are welcome to email Addi Hemphill, Scholarship Coordinator, at [email protected] .

EWTN Honors Archbishop Charles J. Chaput With First Annual Mother Angelica Award

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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Cap., was honored as the first recipient of the annual Mother Angelica Award by the EWTN Global Catholic Network.

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  • Cap., was honored as the first recipient of the annual Mother Angelica Award by the EWTN Global Catholic Network.
  • --Archbishop Charles J. Chaput
    "This award was created as a way to recognize Mother Angelica and her legacy by honoring people who have devoted their lives in service to the Church, particularly in the service of the New Evangelization, just as Mother Angelica herself had done," said Warsaw.
  • "When we first proposed this award, there really was no one in my mind who was more deserving than Archbishop Chaput."
  • He frequently appeared with Mother Angelica on EWTN throughout the years and was the principal celebrant of her funeral Mass in 2016.

After a Historic Year, Children's Non-fiction Outlook Remains Positive, NPD Says

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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The entire supercategory of juvenile non-fiction ended 2020 with unit sales that were 23% higher than the previous year.

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  • The entire supercategory of juvenile non-fiction ended 2020 with unit sales that were 23% higher than the previous year.
  • This growth was powered by several subjects that experienced triple-digit growth in the early stages of the pandemic.
  • "Summer sales of educational workbooks and school readiness materials remain strong this year," said Kristen McLean, books industry analyst for NPD.
  • NPD offers data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients grow their businesses in a changing world.

PBS Announces New Initiatives And Programming At Virtual Summer TCA Press Tour

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PBS presents its virtual summer Press Tour with new programming and initiatives on August 10, 11 & 12.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PBS presents its virtual summer Press Tour with new programming and initiatives on August 10, 11 & 12.
  • PBS presents its virtual summer Press Tour with new programming and initiatives on August 10, 11 & 12.
  • Updatedproducing criteria will roll outacross all PBS platforms, including PBS General Audience Programming, PBSDigital Studiosand PBSKIDS.Reporting and accountability are essential to advancing PBS's mission to serve and represent all communities.
  • Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Communications on Twitter .

Canadian Solar Publishes Its 2020 Sustainability Report

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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GUELPH, ON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, which presents the Company's commitments, progress and achievements towards contributing to a better and more sustainable future from an environmental, social and governance (ESG) perspective.

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  • GUELPH, ON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, which presents the Company's commitments, progress and achievements towards contributing to a better and more sustainable future from an environmental, social and governance (ESG) perspective.
  • By 2025, Canadian Solar aims to increase the share of its global female workforce to 40% (from 35% in 2020) and its female share in management positions to 30% (from 22% in 2020).
  • Ms. Hanbing Zhang, Chief Sustainability Officer, added, "For Canadian Solar, sustainability is more than just environmental sustainability.
  • Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies.

Library and Archives Canada - Remembrance Day: An Essential Media Guide

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Friday, November 2, 2018
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This online memorial features the stories of 100people who personally experienced the First World War.

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  • This online memorial features the stories of 100people who personally experienced the First World War.
  • All of the stories are biographical in nature and compiled largely from original military records, photographs, census records and other historical materials held here at Library and Archives Canada.
  • The project is now 100% complete; you can consult the Personnel Records of the First World War on our website.
  • If you are looking for a song to mark Remembrance Day, see the section on Songs of the First World War in our Virtual Gramophone .