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Spirit Halloween Celebrates Halfway to Halloween with Axe-clusive Giveaway to Lizzie Borden House

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Halloween, the nation's largest Halloween retailer, is dusting off the cobwebs to kick off a weeklong celebration of Halfway to Halloween, officially declaring the start of the 2024 spooky season.

Key Points: 
  • For its first scare of the year, the brand is offering fans the chance to win a stay in one of the nation's most haunted houses – the notorious Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA.
  • In collaboration with US Ghost Adventures, Spirit Halloween will give one lucky winner and up to 12 members of their coven a private stay in the horror-filled house.
  • Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween 's Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.
  • For those who would rather die than miss out on anything Spirit Halloween, keep an eye on Spirit Halloween 's Instagram and SpiritHalloween.com to be the first in the know on reveals and news all week long.

Hinge Introduces Hidden Words to Give Daters Curated Control of Comments

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hinge released Hidden Words, a new feature that gives daters across the globe the ability to filter the words, phrases and emojis in their incoming Likes with Comments — helping to reduce unwanted interactions while increasing safety and confidence on their dating journey. A first-of-its-kind tool among dating apps, Hidden Words aims to help users customize their experience, creating a more comfortable space to show up as their authentic selves.

Key Points: 
  • Hidden Words is designed to help support daters by detouring a negative interaction before it starts, and to provide the opportunity to create a better experience on Hinge based on their personal preferences.
  • How Hidden Words works: Daters create a personalized list of words, phrases or emojis they don't want to see in their inbound Likes with Comments.
  • "With the launch of Hidden Words, we are living by our mission, to become the most trusted dating app.
  • Hidden Words also builds on Hinge's efforts to protect and empower vulnerable users, including providing queer dating resources and offering funding to expand therapy access to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ daters .

Sexual Harassment Case Against Ex-Riverside County Official Jeffery Hewitt and Chief of Staff Matthew Shannon Allowed to Move Forward

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Plaintiff Brenda Dennstedt's lawsuit against her former employer Riverside County makes discrimination, harassment, emotional distress and retaliation claims.

Key Points: 
  • Plaintiff Brenda Dennstedt's lawsuit against her former employer Riverside County makes discrimination, harassment, emotional distress and retaliation claims.
  • Shannon, Hewitt's former Chief of Staff, sought summary judgment, arguing that the alleged conduct did not meet the threshold for emotional distress .
  • This is not the first sexual harassment claim brought against Hewitt, for whom Shannon served as Chief of Staff during his tenure as Supervisor.
  • MLG encourages anyone with relevant information or individuals who have experienced similar issues while employed at Riverside County to come forward.

Aker BP: First quarter 2024 results

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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LYSAKER, Norway, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker BP delivered continued strong operational performance in the first quarter of 2024, with low cost and low emissions, and with all field development projects progressing according to plan.

Key Points: 
  • LYSAKER, Norway, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker BP delivered continued strong operational performance in the first quarter of 2024, with low cost and low emissions, and with all field development projects progressing according to plan.
  • Our field development projects are on track, and construction activity is ramping up at multiple sites in Norway and abroad.
  • Meanwhile, the Tyrving development is progressing towards an accelerated start-up in the fourth quarter.
  • Today at 08:30 CET, the management will present the results on a webcast available on www.akerbp.com/en .

/R E P E A T -- METRO Inc. to Release 2024 Second Quarter Results/

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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MONTREAL, March 28, 2024 /CNW/ - METRO Inc. will release its second quarter fiscal 2024 results on April 24, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, March 28, 2024 /CNW/ - METRO Inc. will release its second quarter fiscal 2024 results on April 24, 2024.
  • The release will be followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (EDT).
  • Mr. Eric R. La Flèche, President & CEO and Mr. François Thibault, Executive Vice President & CFO will hold a conference call intended for investors and financial analysts to comment on the financial results.
  • The analysts and institutional investors are invited to access the conference call, by dialing 416 764-8651 or 1 888 390-0620 or via the website by clicking here .

Produce8 Unveils Major Platform Advancement to Boost Productivity in MSPs

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Leading work analytics platform allows MSPs to visualize calls, calendars, and organizational metrics to maximize workday productivity.

Key Points: 
  • Leading work analytics platform allows MSPs to visualize calls, calendars, and organizational metrics to maximize workday productivity.
  • The latest Produce8 app integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook, and leading virtual meeting platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Slack.
  • The goal is to help MSPs reduce time wasted in unnecessary and poorly planned meetings, boosting productivity and profitability.
  • Beyond offering top-notch analytics to improve meeting efficiency, Produce8 delivers a suite of educational and coaching resources.

Travel Costs Soar: 2024 Predicted as Most Expensive Summer for Travelers Yet

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Squaremouth recently reported that trip cancellation claims account for nearly half of all paid travel insurance claims .

Key Points: 
  • Squaremouth recently reported that trip cancellation claims account for nearly half of all paid travel insurance claims .
  • With trip costs and paid claims higher than ever, keep these 3 key travel insurance buying tips in mind to protect your summer trips.
  • When comparing travel insurance, more expensive does not mean better.
  • Methodology: Squaremouth analyzed expenses from thousands of travel insurance policies to identify trends amongst sales purchased with travel dates between 6/20/24 – 9/22/24.

Whistleblower Expert Explains "Why Whistleblowing Works" In New Paper

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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The paper, "Why Whistleblowing Works: A New Look at the Economic Theory of Crime," looks at whistleblowing as a rational economic activity, whereas most discussions of whistleblowing focus on its moral or ethical dimensions.

Key Points: 
  • The paper, "Why Whistleblowing Works: A New Look at the Economic Theory of Crime," looks at whistleblowing as a rational economic activity, whereas most discussions of whistleblowing focus on its moral or ethical dimensions.
  • Kohn then outlines the history of the most successful anti-fraud laws and how they have relied upon incentivizing whistleblowers, thereby making whistleblower disclosures a rational economic activity.
  • He explains how by understanding that the award laws transform whistleblowing into a rational economic activity, the laws help solve the unique issues of detection identified by both Professors Southerland and Becker.
  • He has represented whistleblowers since the 1980s, worked alongside Congress and federal agencies to develop whistleblower legislation and regulations, and is the most published author on whistleblower law.

Sabre announces upcoming webcasts of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and first quarter 2024 earnings conference call

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Saturday, April 20, 2024
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation ("Sabre") (NASDAQ: SABR) announced plans to host a live webcast of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 24, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation ("Sabre") (NASDAQ: SABR) announced plans to host a live webcast of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 24, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
  • ET.
  • Sabre also will host a live webcast of its first quarter 2024 earnings conference call on May 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
  • A replay of the event will be available on the website for at least 90 days following the event.

Orbital Biocarbon, PYREG Partner to Transform Wastewater Sludge Disposal into Regulation Compliant, Carbon Negative and PFAS-Free Profit Center

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Orbital Biocarbon owns and operates facilities that transform wastewater sludge into PFAS-free, commercial fertilizer, at a much lower cost than other disposal methods.

Key Points: 
  • Orbital Biocarbon owns and operates facilities that transform wastewater sludge into PFAS-free, commercial fertilizer, at a much lower cost than other disposal methods.
  • PFAS chemicals, often found in wastewater sludge, pose risks to public health if they infiltrate the water system via landfill leachate or runoff from land-applied wastewater sludge.
  • Orbital Biocarbon offers a comprehensive solution, securing private capital to construct, own and operate on-site wastewater sludge disposal facilities.
  • West Virginia-based Hope Utilities CEO, Morgan O'Brien said: "The need for safe wastewater sludge disposal is paramount for wastewater utilities.