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• 5 PR stunts that piqued the imagination in 2017

  15-01-2018 23:00
  2017 wasn’t the easiest year for a company to try to break through the
  noise.
  There were a few incredible exceptions. Everybody knows about the
  unorthodox launch of Apple’s iPhone X (including the insane semi-accidental “animoji” karaoke
  videos gone viral). State Street’s awesome traffic-stopping Fearless Girl
  statue was huge, creating returns for the bank worth
  $7.4 million, and everybody loved Tesla’s surprise launch of the record-breaking
  Roadster aft
  
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• CVS bans altered images for makeup and beauty marketing

  15-01-2018 20:12
  When it comes to beauty products, CVS Health is becoming more
  transparent—starting with its marketing images.
  On Monday, the drugstore chain announced that it was banning photo
  manipulation such as Photoshop on its own images for makeup and beauty
  products—and it’s pushing the other brands it sells to do the same.
  Coming soon. The CVS Beauty Mark to support a more positive self image in women and girls by promoting more realistic beauty imagery.#realisbeautiful #CVSBeauty http
  
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• 6 free ways for ambitious PR pros to bolster their industry cred

  15-01-2018 18:00
  Earning a leg up doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
  While it’s a good practice to be vocal about your accomplishments in job
  interviews and cover letters, not every certificate, trophy or accolade is
  going impress to employers.
  The most important thing to know when thinking of paying for a supposed
  résumé booster is that price is not always commensurate to the return on
  investment. There are no guarantees that costly courses, certifications or
  even graduate degrees
  
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• Study: 48% of Small Business Owners Would Support Mandatory Paid Family Leave

  15-01-2018 16:08 via prnewswire.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 1, 2018, New York became the latest state to implement mandatory paid family leave legislation. And, according to a recent Paychex Small Business Survey, nearly half (48%) of small business owners say they would, on some...
  
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• RecruiterSupermarket.com Launches Services in UK

  15-01-2018 16:08 via prnewswire.com
  LONDON, January 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The clever group that brought us Post & Place Ltd (the UK's largest online Recruiter Marketplace) announced today the launch in the UK of their latest platform shaking up the recruitment industry - RecruiterSupermarket.com.The new...
  
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• LiveEdu ICO Starts Jan. 15 - Michael Terpin From CoinAgenda Joins the Professional Development Ecosystem

  15-01-2018 16:06 via prnewswire.com
  SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinAgenda producer Michael Terpin, CEO of Transform Group and co-founder of BitAngels, is the newest addition to the top-notch field of advisors for the LiveEdu ICO, which is slated to start on Jan. 15, 2018.Michael's Transform Group,...
  
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• ENA Doubles Down on Commitment to ENA Foundation with $50,000 Gift

  15-01-2018 16:04 via prnewswire.com
  
  DES PLAINES, Ill., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) today announced the ENA Board of Directors doubled the association's annual gift to the ENA Foundation's General Endowment Fund by donating $50,000 to support academic scholarships for...
  
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• Uncertainty Indices Mixed for Fourth Quarter of 2017

  15-01-2018 16:03 via prnewswire.com
  
  MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Between the Lines Indicators, Inc. (BTLI) reports two indices that measure the level economic risk and uncertainty showed differing perspectives on the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter of 2017.BTLI has developed innovative methods of...
  
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• T3 Named Digital and Social Media Agency of Record for Entire FOCUS Brands® Inc. Portfolio

  15-01-2018 16:03 via prnewswire.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- T3, the Austin-based innovation agency, has been named Digital and Social Media Agency of Record for FOCUS Brands Inc. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, FOCUS is the franchisor and operator of more than 5,000 ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants...
  
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• Proventia Earns Accolades from Frost & Sullivan for its Innovative Retrofitting Technology Used in Emission Control

  15-01-2018 16:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the retrofitting technologies in emission control industry, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Proventia Oy with the Best Practices 2017 European Technology Innovation Award for its innovative, efficient, and reliable...
  
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• PA Energy Ratings Launches Pennsylvania Energy Comparison Mobile Shopping Apps

  15-01-2018 16:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Electricity Ratings LLC announced the launch of iOS and Droid Pennsylvania Energy Ratings apps today. The apps feature customer reviews and allow users to compare electricity and natural gas suppliers and rates throughout Pennsylvania.The...
  
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• Luna DNA Announces Dawn Barry, former Illumina VP, as President

  15-01-2018 16:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  SAN DIEGO, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Luna DNA, the first and only genomic and medical research knowledge base powered by the blockchain and owned by its community, announced today Dawn Barry as president. In this role, Barry will be responsible for leading operations, communicating...
  
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• Twitter a go-to info source amid Hawaii missile warning debacle

  15-01-2018 15:58
  People flock to Twitter in an emergency—even a bogus one.Hawaii, it turns out, has an emergency alert system for incoming ballistic
  missiles. That system was triggered Saturday morning, pushing notifications
  to cellphones, as well as broadcast channels, and sending those on the
  islands scurrying for a safe haven—and to Twitter for updates.PRI reported:
  Authorities faced anger and demands for answers Sunday after a false alarm
  about an incoming ballistic missile caused panic in Hawaii
  
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• Complaint Filed To Get Mueller Communications With Media

  15-01-2018 14:16 via prnewswire.com
  WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Larry Klayman, a former federal prosecutor and founder of both Freedom Watch and before that Judicial Watch, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act to obtain any...
  
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• Global Sports Betting Market Trends, Drivers & Challenges 2018-2022 - Usage of Betting Tools / Popularity of Virtual Sports Betting / Legalization of Sports Betting

  15-01-2018 14:15 via prnewswire.com
  
  DUBLIN, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The "Global Sports Betting Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The global sports betting market to grow at a CAGR of 8.62% during the period 2018-2022.Global Sports Betting Market 2018-2022, has...
  
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• Teriyaki Madness has Big, "Bowled" Expansion Plans for Dallas-Fort Worth

  15-01-2018 14:12 via prnewswire.com
  
  DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Teriyaki Madness, one of America's fastest growing fresh Asian fast casual concepts, is targeting Dallas-Fort Worth for expansion. With 3 existing units in the area, the company has announced plans to open 20-25 additional...
  
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• Enigma Software Group entame également des poursuites contre Malwarebytes devant les tribunaux français

  15-01-2018 14:12 via prnewswire.com
  
  En France, Enigma Software Group entame des poursuites contre Malwarebytes en raison de ses manœuvres commerciales illicites et prédatrices. Enigma Software Group fait le vœu de protéger et de faire valoir le droit des consommateurs au libre choix.PARIS, 15 janvier 2018...
  
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• Justiça tradicional ou arbitragem? Caio Asfor compara qual é a mais eficiente

  15-01-2018 14:11 via prnewswire.com
  BRASÍLIA, Brasil, 15 de janeiro de 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- No Brasil, sempre se sabe como um processo judicial pode começar, mas nunca se pode dizer como e, principalmente, quando vai acabar. "Pode se levar até décadas entre o começo de uma ação e o final, com uma sentença", afirma o...
  
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• Financial Institutions Employ Effective Management of Big Data and Analytics to Meet the Demands of Business

  15-01-2018 14:11 via prnewswire.com
  
  Frost & Sullivan whitepaper reveals that analytic insights hold the key to solving pressing issues and capturing market opportunitiesSANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitcoin and other new technologies are beginning to provide consumers with alternatives to...
  
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• 2018 Honda Accord Named 2018 North American Car of the Year

  15-01-2018 14:11 via prnewswire.com
  
  TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2018 Honda Accord, the 10th generation of America's most popular car, has earned the prestigious 2018 North American Car of the Year award. Accord's win marks the third consecutive year that a Honda model has received top honors...
  
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• El galardonado Yolo Rum hace equipo con el prestigioso Distribuidor Mexcor International

  15-01-2018 14:08 via prnewswire.com
  
  MIAMI, 15 de enero de 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Yolo Rum se complace en anunciar una nueva alianza de distribución con Mexcor International Wine and Spirits en la Florida. El distribuidor ofrecerá las tres líneas insignia de Yolo Rum: Yolo Rum Gold, Yolo Rum Silver y Yolo Rum...
  
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• Award-winning Yolo Rum Teams With Top-flight Distributor Mexcor International

  15-01-2018 14:08 via prnewswire.com
  
  MIAMI, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Yolo Rum is delighted to announce a new distribution partnership with Mexcor International Wine and Spirits in Florida. The distributor will carry the three Yolo Rum signature lines—Yolo Rum Gold, Yolo Rum Silver and Yolo Rum Clear. Looking to expand...
  
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• TW Solutions Telecom investe R$1,5 milhões em plataforma cognitiva de P.A Digital para Call Centers

  15-01-2018 14:05 via prnewswire.com
  
  GUARULHOS, Brasil, 15 de janeiro de 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A TW Solutions Telecom inicia o ano de 2018 trazendo para seus clientes o que há de mais moderno em tecnologia cognitiva. A empresa acaba de investir R$1,5 milhões em ferramentas de P.A Digital e PABX Virtual. A nova plataforma foi...
  
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• Spiceworks Hires J. Scott Di Valerio as Chief Operating and Financial Officer

  15-01-2018 14:05 via prnewswire.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiceworks today announced J. Scott Di Valerio joined the company as chief operating and financial officer. Scott will oversee the continued scaling of Spiceworks revenue and finance organizations as well as the company's day-to-day operations....
  
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• New center headquartered at Carnegie Mellon University will build smarter networks to connect edge devices to the cloud

  15-01-2018 14:05 via prnewswire.com
  
  PITTSBURGH, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Mellon University will lead a $27.5 million Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) initiative to build more intelligence into computer networks. Researchers from six U.S. universities will collaborate in the CONIX Research Center...
  
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• Cingulate Therapeutics Presents New Data from its First in Human Proof of Concept Trial of CTX-1301 at the 2018 APSARD Annual Meeting

  15-01-2018 14:05 via prnewswire.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Kan., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cingulate Therapeutics LLC, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of new and innovative products utilizing its precision timed release drug delivery platform technology, today announced the presentation of a...
  
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• A Whale of a Time: Enjoy Whale Watching Year-Round in Monterey County

  15-01-2018 14:04 via prnewswire.com
  
  MONTEREY, Calif., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- January is the peak of the great gray whale migration as thousands of these majestic creatures travel through Monterey Bay on their way to Mexico for breeding and calving. While gray whales can be spotted during the migration in...
  
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• Jack Link's Continues Its Innovation Domination With Launch Of Five New Portable Protein Products In 2018

  15-01-2018 14:03 via prnewswire.com
  
  MINONG, Wis., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Link's promises the first half of 2018 will be meatier than ever, with the launch of five new protein-packed products. Today Jack Link's, the global leader in meat snacks, announces the release of new products that will not only offer loyal...
  
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• Inkling Collaboration Launches at NRF 2018: Retail's BIG Show

  15-01-2018 14:02 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Inkling, the leader in frontline workforce enablement, today introduced Inkling Collaboration, a new product that combines communications, task management, and data analytics into a unified platform for retail operations. With Inkling Collaboration,...
  
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• Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Health Testing Market to Reach $310 Million, Says Report

  15-01-2018 14:02 via prnewswire.com
  
  ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The global direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic health testing market totaled $99 million in 2017, according to a leading biotechnology and IVD market research firm.   With average 25.6% growth, the market will grow to $310 million in 2022. Kaloram...
  
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• Salesforce Announces New Retail Innovations at NRF 2018 to Unify Shopping Experiences Across Commerce, Marketing and Service

  15-01-2018 14:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesforce [NYSE: CRM], the global leader in CRM, today announced new innovations that empower retailers to deliver more connected and personalized shopping experiences across a consumer's marketing, commerce and customer service journey....
  
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• Index Delivers True Semi-Integrated Solution with 1-Second EMV to the LOC SMS Platform

  15-01-2018 14:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Index, a leading retail software provider, and LOC Software, a premier retail management systems provider, are helping retailers speed up checkout, enhance payment security and future-proof their stores. With the new integration, retailers on...
  
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• How to jump-start your professional resolutions for the year

  15-01-2018 14:00
  Who says the spirit of giving must end with the holidays?
  If your new year’s resolution was to stretch that professional development
  budget just a little further, Ragan has the perfect offer for you.
  You can save $200 on three of our upcoming conferences when you register by
  Jan. 19:
  1. The Do-It-All Communicator Conference on Feb. 6-7 will
  show you how to reach your varied audiences on the many channels you’re
  responsible for.
  2. The Measurement for Communicators Conference, taking
  
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• Blackhawk Network to Expand Alipay Mobile Wallet Acceptance to Select Top Retailers

  15-01-2018 14:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackhawk Network, a global financial technology company, and Alipay, a leading digital payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, have partnered to expand Alipay's mobile payment acceptance and engagement offerings to...
  
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• Announcing PR Daily’s 2018 Digital PR & Social Media Awards

  15-01-2018 12:00
   
  
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• Ammonium Nitrate Market Worth $6.18 Billion by 2025 | CAGR: 3.2%: Grand View Research, Inc.

  15-01-2018 11:39 via prnewswire.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, January 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The global ammonium nitrate market is expected to reach USD 6.18 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Superior stability and low nitrogen emission offered by the product in crop protection chemicals...
  
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• Users and transaction of "Mobile QuickPass" APP grow rapidly over the past month

  15-01-2018 11:36 via prnewswire.com
  SHANGHAI, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A month after its launch on Dec.11, 2017, the unified mobile application of China's banking industry, "Mobile QuickPass" APP, is gaining popularity. With more and more functions going live and more banks cooperating, the number of users of "Mobile...
  
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• Decyl Oleate Market to Reach US$ 900 Mn by 2025 - Persistence Market Research

  15-01-2018 11:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, January 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Decyl oleate is industrially produced by the esterification of fatty alcohols and oleic acid, which is used as an emollient in the composition of cosmetics, hair care, and skin care products. The major application of decyl oleate is in the...
  
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• CITE2018 Presented "China Night" in Las Vegas

  15-01-2018 11:26 via prnewswire.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, Jan.15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As CES 2018 was gathering leading Chinese technology enterprises in Las Vegas with an aim of exploring the overseas market, China Information Technology Expo (CITE) joined hands with China's Consulate General in San Francisco and held the "China...
  
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• Hermès на выставке Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) 2018

  15-01-2018 11:05 via prnewswire.com
  
  ЖЕНЕВА, January 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Дом Hermès представляет новую концепцию времени на выставке Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), кото&#
  
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• CareerBuilder Employment Screening Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type 2 Data Security Audit

  15-01-2018 11:03 via prnewswire.com
  
  CHICAGO and ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CareerBuilder Employment Screening, formerly Aurico, today announced that independent auditors conducting a Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 2 examination on the company's operations have issued a report that states CareerBuilder...
  
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• Sernova Financial se asocia con BBVA en su servicio de clearing

  15-01-2018 11:02 via prnewswire.com
  LONDRES, January 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sernova Financial (Sernova), un innovador proveedor de soluciones de derivados postnegociación, anuncia que se ha asociado con Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA), el grupo bancario multinacional español. Sernova ofrecerá soluciones de...
  
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• Sernova Financial Signs BBVA Into its Clearing Utility

  15-01-2018 11:01 via prnewswire.com
  LONDON, January 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sernova Financial (Sernova), an innovative provider of post-trade derivative solutions, announce that it has partnered with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA), the multinational Spanish banking group. Sernova will provide technology...
  
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• Hughes Systique and Hughes Network Systems launch industry leading WiFi Analytics Solution at NRF Big Show

  15-01-2018 11:01 via prnewswire.com
  
  ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Retailers today are seeking to understand customer behavior in their stores. While WiFi based analytics offers an excellent approach to provide these insights, current solutions are often challenging to deploy due to expense and lack of...
  
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• Zenith Vineyard Welcomes Ehren Jordan and Failla Wines to The Eola-Amity Hills

  15-01-2018 11:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  SALEM, Ore., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As Zenith Vineyard enters its 13th vintage we are proud to announce an exciting new relationship with Failla Wines and Ehren Jordan, who will transition to Zenith's winemaker in residence for the 2018 vintage. Failla Wines will move its Oregon...
  
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• Wirecard Brasil está ampliando sua colaboração com a Elo7, o maior mercado do Brasil para produtos artesanais

  15-01-2018 11:00 via prnewswire.com
  Aschheim (Munique) e São Paulo, 15 de janeiro de 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Elo7 está usando a nova plataforma de integração da Wirecard para oferecer uma experiência de mercado de última geração A solução aumentará as taxas de conversão de pagamento e onboard O principal...
  
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• National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and IHS Markit Redefine the Power of Multicultural Automotive Buyers with the Third Annual Diversity Volume Leadership Awards

  15-01-2018 11:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Third Annual Diversity Volume Leadership Awards (DVL Awards) ceremony showed the tremendous impact that ethnic car buyers have on the economy and brought awareness to the lack of diversity that still remains present in the automotive...
  
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• Hermès en el Salón Internacional de Alta Relojería (SIAR) 2018

  15-01-2018 11:00 via prnewswire.com
  
  GINEBRA, January 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --La casa Hermès presenta una nueva visión del tiempo al participar en el Salón Internacional de Alta Relojería (SIAR) que se celebra en Ginebra del 15 al 19 de enero de 2018.     (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/...
  
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• Spoločnosť NovuMind prezentuje svoj prvý čip umelej inteligencie NovuTensor počas výstavy CES

  15-01-2018 10:40 via prnewswire.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, 15. januára 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Na výstave spotrebiteľskej elektroniky v Las Vegas, spoločnosť NovuMind pútala pozornosť návštevníkov svojim prvým čipom umelej inteligencie NovuTensor.„NovuTensor bol navrhnutý pre umelé neurónové siete len s použitím veľmi malých (3x3)...
  
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• Aerosol Refrigerants Market Worth $1.57 Billion by 2025 | CAGR: 6.3%: Grand View Research, Inc.

  15-01-2018 10:40 via prnewswire.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, January 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The global aerosol refrigerants market size is expected to reach USD 1.57 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The rising demand for large-scale refrigerators, chillers, and air conditioner systems acros...
  
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