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Chiliz's SportFi Ecosystem, A New Dawn for Fan-Centric dApps

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Sunday, October 29, 2023
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Chiliz (CHZ) has emerged as a game-changer, making waves with its recent announcement of the SportFi ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • Chiliz (CHZ) has emerged as a game-changer, making waves with its recent announcement of the SportFi ecosystem.
  • This groundbreaking initiative is set to empower developers to craft fan-centric decentralized applications (dApps), offering a unique blend of innovation and fan engagement.
  • The SportFi ecosystem is not just another addition to the crypto space; it's a revolutionary platform that promises to protect developers against potential pitfalls like intellectual property infringement and fraud.
  • The recent Fan Token Offering (FTO) for the official SPURS fan token in early October is a testament to this trend.

Tornado leaves trail of destruction in West Sussex town

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Sunday, October 29, 2023
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Tornado leaves trail of destruction in West Sussex town

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  • Tornado leaves trail of destruction in West Sussex town
    - Published
    A roof was ripped off a house and cars and other properties were damaged as a tornado hit a West Sussex town on Saturday night.
  • The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (Torro) told the BBC a "definite tornado" hit Littlehampton after a site investigation on Sunday.
  • Local resident Naomi Theobold told BBC Sussex it happened "really fast".
  • The organisation measures tornadoes on a "T scale" and Ms Horton said her "provisional" assessment was a T4, a "severe tornado".

Roobet Cup Launches $1 Million Pick-em Contest and CS2 Skin Giveaway on Free-to-Play Roobet.fun

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The million-dollar tournament will be held on the company’s completely free-to-play social casino Roobet.fun for the 2023 Roobet Cup CS2 Tournament running Oct. 25 – Nov. 2.

Key Points: 
  • The million-dollar tournament will be held on the company’s completely free-to-play social casino Roobet.fun for the 2023 Roobet Cup CS2 Tournament running Oct. 25 – Nov. 2.
  • In honor of the tournament’s second year, Roobet will give fans the chance to win up to $1,000,000 - with 9 days of pick’ems if participants guess 8 questions correctly daily about the Roobet Cup.
  • Every participant who enters the Roobet Cup pick’em contest will also be entered into a daily CS2 Skin raffle for the tournament’s duration.
  • To commemorate the event and the launch of CS2, Roobet will also be selling limited edition shirts for the Roobet Cup event on Roobet.style.

Attache ta tuque! Prime Video Announces Its Slate of French-Language Titles and Quebec-Based Content at Prime Video Presents Quebec

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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"Today's event in Montreal showcased our continued investment in content for our customers in Quebec," said Magda Grace, head of Prime Video, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Key Points: 
  • "Today's event in Montreal showcased our continued investment in content for our customers in Quebec," said Magda Grace, head of Prime Video, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • and are excited to launch a new reality show, a comedy special, sports documentaries, and our first Quebecois scripted dramas.
  • "Our upcoming slate features a breadth of Quebec storytelling with a mix of French- and English-language content.
  • At the event, Prime Video made a series of announcements, including:
    The second collaboration between Prime Video and Juste pour rire TV, the flagship comedy event, L'ultime gala is available now for Prime members.

EQAO Releases 2022–2023 School and Board Assessment Results

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the release of the Education Quality and Accountability Office’s (EQAO’s) provincial data for its assessments administered during the 2022–2023 school year , EQAO is making its school- and board-level assessment results available today.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the release of the Education Quality and Accountability Office’s (EQAO’s) provincial data for its assessments administered during the 2022–2023 school year , EQAO is making its school- and board-level assessment results available today.
  • The public release of EQAO’s 2022–2023 assessment results at the provincial and local levels marks the second year of the agency’s reporting on the results of its digitalized and modernized provincial assessments.
  • EQAO is reporting assessment data on its website through an individual school and school board search function and through the EQAO data reporting tool, a platform that leverages interactive and user-friendly dashboards that educators, parents and guardians and the public can access to view assessment and questionnaire data at the provincial and local levels.
  • More than 580 000 students across the province completed EQAO assessments at the elementary and secondary levels of the English- and French-language school systems during the 2022–2023 school year.

She Did it!! Ultra Marathon Swimmer Sarah Thomas Completes Swim Across Lake Mead Swimming 47.5 Miles to Make Waves to Fight Cancer for Swim Across America

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 7, 2023, ultra marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas set another world record with a monumental swim that no other swimmer has ever attempted. Sarah completed a 47.5-mile swim (pending ratification) of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam. The swim took her 26 hours, 45 minutes and 45 seconds (26:45:45) to complete. Sarah, a breast cancer survivor, took on this swim not just to break another world record, but to help make waves in the fight against cancer and to raise critical funds for cancer research with Swim Across America.

Key Points: 
  • Sarah completed a 47.5-mile swim (pending ratification) of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam.
  • I'm a cold water swimmer, so this was a bit warmer than I'm used to, but it ended up being lovely," said Sarah Thomas.
  • I'm so excited to be able to accomplish swimming in Lake Mead, and as a breast cancer survivor, to do it during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all while raising crucial funds for cancer research with Swim Across America."
  • Sarah has supported Swim Across America since 2018, when the inaugural Swim Across America - Denver swim was held in her home community.

Obesity Control Center Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Care Through Latest GHA Accreditation

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Obesity Control Center has been awarded Accreditation for Medical Travel Services by Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for a second term, underscoring its commitment to exceptional care for traveling patients.

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  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Obesity Control Center has been awarded Accreditation for Medical Travel Services by Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for a second term, underscoring its commitment to exceptional care for traveling patients.
  • Obesity Control Center was first accredited by GHA, the global leader in medical travel accreditation, in 2019.
  • "We congratulate Obesity Control Center on attaining GHA Accreditation for a second term and for their dedication to excellence in medical travel," said Ms. Renée-Marie Stephano, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Global Healthcare Accreditation."
  • With Obesity Control Center renewing its GHA Accreditation, the organization continues as an esteemed member of GHA's internationally recognized provider network .

EQAO Releases Provincial Assessment Results For 2022–2023 School Year: Data Show Encouraging Growth in Mathematics Achievement, While Literacy Skills Acquired by Students Remain Stable Across Ontario

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Assessment results for all participating students:

Key Points: 
  • Assessment results for all participating students:
    72% of Grade 3 students indicated that they like to read, and 73% that they think they are a good reader.
  • 57% of Grade 3 students indicated that they like to write, and 56% that they think they are a good writer.
  • Assessment results for all participating students:
    51% of Grade 9 students indicated that they like mathematics, and 53% that they think they are good at mathematics.
  • According to the data from 2022–2023, overall success rates on the TPCL are high, showing stability in the literacy skills acquired by Ontario students.

Ultra Marathon Swimmer Sarah Thomas Will Attempt 50-Mile Swim in Lake Mead from Colorado River to the Hoover Dam and Make Waves to Fight Cancer with Swim Across America

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 6, 2023, ultra marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas will attempt to set another world record with a monumental swim that no other swimmer has ever attempted. Sarah will set out to complete a 50-mile swim of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam. She estimates the swim will take her 30 hours to complete. Sarah, a breast cancer survivor, is undertaking this swim not just to break another world record, but to help make waves in the fight against cancer and to raise critical funds for cancer research with Swim Across America.

Key Points: 
  • Sarah will set out to complete a 50-mile swim of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam.
  • Sarah already holds a long list of record-breaking feats and hopes to add the Lake Mead swim to her list.
  • "After my first visit to the Hoover Dam in February 2021, I knew I had to swim across Lake Mead," said Sarah.
  • Sarah's swim across Lake Mead will start in South Cove, where her favorite river, The Colorado, enters the lake.

Betwinner: Online Sports Betting And Casino Games Provider Expands Sport Betting Options To Over 45 Sports

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Players interested in placing bets on the new selection of sports can choose from a popular variety of bet types on the Betwinner App , such as accumulator, handicap and total.

Key Points: 
  • Players interested in placing bets on the new selection of sports can choose from a popular variety of bet types on the Betwinner App , such as accumulator, handicap and total.
  • In addition to its sports expansion, Betwinner also offers betting on eSports, including Dota 2, LoL and Overwatch, as well as on non-standard events like politics, show business and dog racing.
  • A spokesperson for Betwinner said, “In the online era of betting, BetWinner does not lag behind competitors and has a modern, user-friendly website, as well as apps for different systems.
  • Moreover, the company provides not only betting services but also many other types of entertainment.