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Holiday Hunger Relief: Food Lion Feeds and Customers Help Provide Meals*

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Food Lion Feeds has committed to help provide a minimum of 1 million meals*, and customers can help make an even more meaningful impact during this time by supporting the cause.

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  • Food Lion Feeds has committed to help provide a minimum of 1 million meals*, and customers can help make an even more meaningful impact during this time by supporting the cause.
  • Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.
  • Since the Food Lion Feeds Holidays Without Hunger campaign began in 2014, customers have helped provide nearly 40 million meals* to neighbors experiencing hunger.
  • “Every family deserves a nourishing meal with the ones they love, especially during the holiday season,” said Kevin Durkee, Manager, Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Frank A. Herda

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Frank A. Herda, who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War, passed away Oct. 13, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio, at 76 years old.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Frank A. Herda, who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War, passed away Oct. 13, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio, at 76 years old.
  • President Richard M. Nixon presented Herda with the Medal of Honor at the White House in Washington, D.C. on May 14, 1970, for his actions near Dak To, Quang Trang Province, Vietnam.
  • On June 29, 1968, then-Private-First-Class Herda was defending his position during a nighttime enemy assault.
  • He was grievously wounded but his actions allowed the remaining two soldiers to survive without serious injury and stopped the enemy assault.

George Washington Presidential Library Announces Speaker Line-Up for Democracy Symposium

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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MOUNT VERNON, Va., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 2-4, many of the nation's most respected historians, authors, journalists, former military leaders, judges, business leaders, and philanthropists will assemble for an important examination of American democracy. The Great Experiment: Democracy from the Founding to the Future marks the tenth anniversary of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon and will feature important discussions of America's new challenges in protecting its democratic government. The event will also feature a new national poll sponsored by The George Washington Presidential Library in publicity partnership with the University of Virginia Center for Politics on Americans' views on the future of democracy.

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  • The Great Experiment: Democracy from the Founding to the Future marks the tenth anniversary of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon and will feature important discussions of America's new challenges in protecting its democratic government.
  • The event will also feature a new national poll sponsored by The George Washington Presidential Library in publicity partnership with the University of Virginia Center for Politics on Americans' views on the future of democracy.
  • Experts will explore the future of democracy at the 10th anniversary of the George Washington Presidential Library.
  • It also includes the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.

Ohmyhome Reports First Half 2023 Results and Is Geared For 3X Growth in 2024

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Singapore, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ohmyhome Ltd. (NASDAQ: OMH, “Ohmyhome”, “the Company”), a one-stop-shop property technology platform providing end-to-end property solutions and services to buy, sell, rent, and renovate homes, today reported the results for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Singapore, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ohmyhome Ltd. (NASDAQ: OMH, “Ohmyhome”, “the Company”), a one-stop-shop property technology platform providing end-to-end property solutions and services to buy, sell, rent, and renovate homes, today reported the results for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
  • The company has launched its latest innovative product, HomerAI , a ‘digital agent’ for customers in Q2 2023.
  • Ohmyhome is estimated to achieve a three-fold growth in revenue in 2024 and a positive EBITDA in 2025.
  • Ohmyhome is expected to achieve synergy realization leading to revenue growth and improved profitability in the next two years.

Ohmyhome Announces Partnership to Bring Southeast Asia Properties Globally and Connect International Properties with eMediaLinks, An Exclusive Partner with House.sina in North America and Weibo North America

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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The bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore has also made Singapore the US’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, supporting approximately 215,000 American jobs.

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  • The bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore has also made Singapore the US’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, supporting approximately 215,000 American jobs.
  • This Partnership enables Ohmyhome to market properties and investment opportunities in Southeast Asia to a vast audience of interested buyers through house.sina.com and Weibo North America.
  • As Southeast Asia continues to be a hotspot for business and investment, we are proud to partner with eMediaLinks and Weibo North America, a leading social media network amongst the Mandarin-speaking users globally, to accelerate demand and boost business opportunities for Ohmyhome.
  • Our customers who are interested in properties in SouthEast Asia can now be serviced by an experienced and dedicated company from the start to the end of their property purchase and investments.”

Warren County's Fort Ancient Part of Earthwork Network Inscribed as Ohio's First World Heritage Site

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WARREN COUNTY, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sept. 19, the 21 countries on the UNESCO World Heritage Committee issued their decision to inscribe Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks - including Warren County's Fort Ancient - as the United States' 25th addition to the World Heritage List.

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  • The 21 countries on the UNESCO World Heritage Committee have issued their decision to inscribe Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks - including Warren County's Fort Ancient - as the United States' 25th addition to the World Heritage List.
  • WARREN COUNTY, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sept. 19, the 21 countries on the UNESCO World Heritage Committee issued their decision to inscribe Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks - including Warren County's Fort Ancient - as the United States' 25th addition to the World Heritage List.
  • Collectively, these special and sacred places constitute Ohio's first World Heritage Site.
  • Scott Hutchinson, Director of Marketing & Communications for the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau, expects Fort Ancient to enjoy increased visitation in wake of the World Heritage inscription.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Awards $15.6 Million to Conserve Grassland Habitat and Wildlife in the Northern Great Plains

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $15.6 million in grants to protect vital grassland habitat in the Northern Great Plains while also strengthening ranching operations and communities.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $15.6 million in grants to protect vital grassland habitat in the Northern Great Plains while also strengthening ranching operations and communities.
  • “The vital conservation supported through these grants wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of dedicated partners throughout the Northern Great Plains,” said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF.
  • Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bezos Earth Fund, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, Altria Group, Cargill, Marathon Oil, Nestlé and Oxy.
  • “I’m proud Marathon Oil is partnering with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on their Northern Great Plains Program to fund projects focused on habitat restoration, livestock management practices, education and outreach.

In Celebration of the George Washington Presidential Library's Tenth Anniversary, Mount Vernon to Host Prestigious Democracy Symposium

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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MOUNT VERNON, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 2 - 4, 2023, George Washington's Mount Vernon will assemble many of the nation's most respected and thoughtful historians, authors, journalists, and leaders for an important examination of American democracy. The Great Experiment: Democracy from the Founding to the Future will offer thoughtful discussions and insights on the history and future of democracy in the U.S., along with America's new challenges for protecting its democratic form of government. The event also will feature the release of a new report sponsored by The George Washington Presidential Library in partnership with the University of Virginia Center for Politics on Americans' views on the future of democracy.

Key Points: 
  • George Washington's Mount Vernon to host top leaders and experts for an important symposium on American democracy.
  • Friday, November 3rd, will feature a full day of conference speakers, a cocktail reception and open house at the George Washington Presidential Library, and dinner at Mount Vernon.
  • This event is hosted in celebration of the tenth anniversary of George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon .
  • Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, the oldest national historic preservation organization in the United States.

HBCU Bobblehead Series 2 Unveiled

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the second HBCU Bobblehead Series, which features 16 officially licensed bobbleheads for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the second HBCU Bobblehead Series, which features 16 officially licensed bobbleheads for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  • In February, the Museum released the first HBCU Bobblehead Series featuring the first bobbleheads for 13 HBCU schools.
  • The HBCU Bobbleheads in Series 2 are scheduled to arrive between now and November depending on the school, and the bobbleheads from Series 1 recently arrived.
  • "We're excited to be expanding the HBCU Bobblehead Collection with the addition of 16 additional bobbleheads," National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said.

Maryland Public Television announces launch of national HBCU Week

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Owings Mills, MD, United States, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maryland Public Television (MPT) today announced a national expansion of its HBCU Week programming initiative for September in celebration of the contributions of America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU).

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  • Owings Mills, MD, United States, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maryland Public Television (MPT) today announced a national expansion of its HBCU Week programming initiative for September in celebration of the contributions of America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU).
  • The initiative includes national broadcasts of three HBCU-themed films and the production of four new short films focusing on HBCU Classic football matchups.
  • Distributed across its TV, social media, and online platforms during each of the last three years, HBCU Week on MPT has featured up to 22 hours of unique content about HBCUs.
  • HBCU Week 2023 on MPT, September 4 - 10, features more than 27 hours of content that chronicles HBCU contributions to science, medicine, history, education, civil rights, the arts, music, sports, and more.