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Glendale Library, Arts & Culture and Jet Propulsion Laboratory Present “Blended Worlds: Experiments in Interplanetary Imagination” at the Brand Library & Art Center

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September 21, 2024January 4, 2025  

GLENDALE, Calif., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The City of Glendale’s Library, Arts & Culture Department, in collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), an operating division of Caltech and a Federally Funded Research and Development Center for NASA, have announced a new exhibition titled “Blended Worlds: Experiments in Interplanetary Imagination,” on view at the Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale from September 21, 2024 to January 4, 2025. “Blended Worlds” is presented as part of Getty’s regional art event PST ART: Art & Science Collide which explores the intersections of art and science — past, present and in the imaginable future.

Glendale is a vibrant and evolving arts destination, committed to finding opportunities to present thought-provoking and innovative programs that serve our broad audiences,” said the City’s Principal Arts & Culture Administrator Jennifer Fukutomi-Jones. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with JPL to present an exhibition of this scale that contributes to the greater PST ART initiative in a meaningful way, examining urgent topics and asking big questions about the confluence of art and science.”

“Blended Worlds” explores the landscape of human relationships with our ever-expanding environment. Through a series of art and science collaborations, the exhibition questions how empathy and connectedness can both reveal new worlds and inspire innovative ways to nurture them. “Blended Worlds” includes artists collaborating with a team of JPL scientists and engineers to present a vision of the future that invites the viewer to consider the impact of greater connectedness with nature and its ability to foster a renewed sense of wonder and curiosity with our planet and the cosmos. Spanning a range of multimedia and cross-disciplinary works from 11 artists, “Blended Worlds” features contributions from renowned contemporary artist Larry Bell and cyborg artist Moon Ribas in addition to David Bowen, Darel Carey, Annette Lee, Ada Limón, Bruce Mau, Viktoria Modesta, Shane Myrbeck, Raffi Joe Wartanian and Saskia Wilson-Brown.

“As a hub of innovation in Southern California, we are thrilled with this collaboration, which merges the worlds of art and science,” said Laurie Leshin, director of JPL. “This is a unique opportunity to share the awe-inspiring beauty of space exploration, contemplate profound questions about our vast cosmos, and highlight the creativity at the heart of JPL. Together, we hope to inspire curiosity within our local community and foster a deeper appreciation for both scientific discovery and artistic expression.”

Exhibition highlights include Larry Bell’s sculpture titled Time Machine and a drum solo performance piece by Moon Ribas titled Seismic Percussion. Bell, a central figure in the California Light and Space movement of the 1960s, is known foremost for his refined surface treatment of glass exploring the interplay between light, reflection and shadow. His experimentation with the deposition of thin films on glass surfaces requires technologies similar to those used by JPL in the development of robotic space missions. Bell’s sculpture Time Machine invites two visitors to sit on either side of a barium glass mirror that is both reflective and transparent. When seated, the visitors experience a visual merging with one another, inviting visual play as well as reflections on individuality, mutuality, identity and presence.

In Seismic Percussion, Ribas translates the Earth’s seismic activity into a drum score, creating a data-driven performance from the seismic activity of our planet. For “Blended Worlds,” Ribas extends her focus to include quake activity on Mars, using data collected by NASA’s Mars InSight lander, which studied the interior of Mars through seismic investigations from 2018 to 2022. Seismic Percussion transposes this multi-planetary seismic activity into a musical performance that condenses time, enabling audiences to connect with the natural rhythms of both Earth and Mars.

Additional highlights of the exhibition include David Bowen’s Tele-present Wind. This installation features 126 x/y tilting mechanical devices connected to thin grass stalks that move in response to Martian wind data collected by NASA rover and lander missions managed for NASA by JPL. In the gallery space, the stalks move in synchrony with the Martian wind, temporarily uniting Earth and Mars through the dynamic interaction of wind and motion.

As part of PST ART, a number of public programs and community events will also accompany the “Blended Worlds” gallery exhibition including Blended Worlds: An Evening of Art, Theater and Science hosted by Reggie Watts at the Alex Theatre in Glendale on October 5, 2024; Earth Data: The Musical, an original musical developed by Caltech Theater Arts exploring the challenges of climate research and science as a human pursuit at Caltech’s Ramo Auditorium on November 1-3, 2024 and PST ART: Art + Science Family Festival, created with Edinburgh Science Festival, on November 9-11, 2024 among others. More information on events to be announced soon.

Southern California’s landmark arts event, PST ART, returns in September 2024, presenting more than 60 exhibitions from organizations across the Southern California region exploring the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is presented by Getty. For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, visit: pst.art

JPL acknowledges the generous support of the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission and the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Trust.

Brand Library & Art Center
1601 West Mountain Street
Glendale, CA 91201

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About Glendale  
Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of more than 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks, and easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking.  

About Glendale Library, Arts & Culture  
Founded in 1907, the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department includes eight neighborhood libraries including the Brand Library & Art Center, a regional visual arts and music library and performance venue housed in the historic 1904 mansion of Glendale pioneer Leslie C. Brand, and the Central Library, a 93,000 square foot center for individuals and groups to convene, collaborate and create. The department also serves as the chief liaison to the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission which works to continually transform Glendale into an ever-evolving arts destination. Glendale Library Arts & Culture is supported in part through the efforts of the Glendale Library Arts & Culture Trust (GLACT). For more information visit GlendaleLAC.org, or contact Library, Arts & Culture at 818-548-2021 or via email at LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov. Follow on Instagram, Facebook and X at @MyGlendaleLAC.

About Brand Library & Art Center  
Brand Library & Art Center has been a cornerstone for the arts in Southern California since 1956. This unique public library focuses on visual arts and music and provides free services and programs for a diverse community, including print and online collections, subject specialist librarians, exhibitions, concerts, lectures, dance performances, films, and hands-on craft programs for children and adults. Brand Library seeks to develop innovative programs, services and collections to serve an ever-widening public interested in the arts. Brand Library & Art Center is a branch of the City of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department. For more information visit BrandLibrary.org or contact 818-548-2051. Follow on Instagram, Facebook and X @BrandLibary.

About The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
A division of Caltech in Pasadena, California, JPL began in 1936 and ultimately built and helped launch America’s first satellite, Explorer 1, in 1958. By the end of that year, Congress established NASA and JPL became a part of the agency. Since then, JPL has managed such historic missions as Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, the Mars Exploration Rover program, the Perseverance Mars rover, and many more.

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Where’s the Best Deal on the Block? Realtor.com® Launches Dynamic Map Layers to Help Homebuyers Find It and So Much More

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Homebuyers can now visualize hyperlocal insights and broader neighborhood trends to find their perfect home

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Realtor.com® announced the launch of dynamic map layers, a set of new map-based search features that allow users to answer classic home-buying questions like “Is this house the best deal on the street?” and “Where can I find the newest homes in a neighborhood?” or “Where are houses selling for a lower price per sqft.?” Now, users can explore multiple ZIP codes and neighborhoods with one quick glance and use this information to find the home they want.

Dynamic map layers deliver a unique zoom and pan experience that shows real-time visualizations of property data and neighborhood insights all in one map. When applied, each layer illustrates search parameters through color shading that represents aggregated data including market trends for a specific area. The shading dynamically adjusts to the property level as the user zooms in, and gets broader as they zoom out, adapting to highlight different data at each zoom level. Users can apply different map layers and access unique Realtor.com® econometric data, like market hotness, to find the best home options based on what they’re looking for.

“Do you remember when you bought your first smartphone and how it completely changed how you use a phone? Dynamic map layers are going to change how people search for homes online,” said Mausam Bhatt, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Realtor.com®. “They are an entirely new pathway to home discovery that allows buyers to answer their most pressing questions with a look at a map. They present data in an interactive way that is easy to use, easy to understand, and easy to make the most informed decisions with – so users can confidently choose the place they call home.”

Seventy-one percent of real estate website/app users think that more visual or map-based features could help them learn more about properties and compare homes more easily, according to a recent survey conducted by Realtor.com®. Ninety percent stated they would value being able to search for “home size” and “home value” via a map on a real estate search sites.

Whether it’s someone with a limited budget searching for the best buy in a specific area; a buyer who wants to understand the market competition of a home in order to make the best offer; or, a buyer who is comparing multiple neighborhoods so they can decide where to invest, Realtor.com® users can dive deeper and explore homes with the following layer options:

Home Estimate – the home’s current estimated value, powered by RealEstimatesmEstimate/ sqft. – the home’s current estimate total value divided by its total square footage, powered by RealEstimatesmLot Size – the property’s parcel size as measured in acresLot Slope – the property parcel’s average lot slopeHome Size – the size of the home measured in sqft.Year Built – the year the home was builtMarket Hotness – an index from 1-100 (very cool to very hot) indicating how quickly homes sell and the level of buyer demandSold Price vs. List Price – the sold price shown as a percentage of the original list price (based on properties sold in the last year)Sold Price/ sqft. – the home’s most recent sale price divided by its total square footageDays on Market – the time it takes properties to sell (based on properties sold in the last year)Neighborhood – display neighborhood boundaries and access details on the number of homes on the market, the median number of days homes spend on the market and the median list price within a neighborhood

Dynamic map layers offer unparalleled data visualization with dynamic zoom and pan functionality. By using these layers, users can get an equally holistic and granular view of a home’s characteristics and a neighborhood’s attributes.

About Realtor.com®
Realtor.com® is an open real estate marketplace built for everyone. Realtor.com® pioneered the world of digital real estate more than 25 years ago. Today, through its website and mobile apps, Realtor.com® is a trusted guide for consumers, empowering more people to find their way home by breaking down barriers, helping them make the right connections, and creating confidence through expert insights and guidance. For professionals, Realtor.com® is a trusted partner for business growth, offering consumer connections and branding solutions that help them succeed in today’s on-demand world. Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc. For more information, visit Realtor.com®.

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Asees Singh press@realtor.com

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Socket Mobile Announces CaptureSDK Support for iOS 18

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FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions designed to enhance workplace productivity, is excited to announce that CaptureSDK and its entire line of barcode scanners and NFC reader/writers have been thoroughly tested and have achieved full compatibility with iOS 18.

iOS 18 compatibility across the entire Socket Mobile product line ensures that Apple users can maximize the utility of both their Socket Mobile data readers and their Bluetooth-paired Apple iPhones or iPads. CaptureSDK’s support for iOS 18 means that business applications continue to run smoothly on Apple’s latest platform, offering stability, efficiency, and access to the newest features. Users can seamlessly integrate the latest Apple advancements into their workflow and expect optimal performance from both devices.

“Socket Mobile has a strong track record of maintaining compatibility with Apple’s latest advancements and is devoted to supporting our app developer partners. We strive to provide ultimate device compatibility and best-in-class development tools,” said Dave Holmes, Chief Business Officer at Socket Mobile. “With iOS 18 support added to CaptureSDK, all users of our data capture devices can stay current with Apple’s latest technology while discovering new ways to leverage the power and versatility of our barcode scanners and NFC reader/writers.

“To ensure compatibility and to take full advantage of the features offered by our barcode scanners and NFC reader/writers, app development partners only need to upgrade their apps to the latest version of CaptureSDK whenever new updates are released. Our world-class support team is always available to ensure that their data capture solutions continue to work seamlessly. Combined with the quality of our products and dedicated support, this makes Socket Mobile’s CaptureSDK, along with our scanners and readers, an excellent choice for Apple device users.”

CaptureSDK has been integrated into thousands of applications and gives app providers reliable and consistent data capture performance, enabling their apps to efficiently capture data in the physical world. With CaptureSDK, app providers can maximize the value of their solution and increase their customer’s overall productivity and satisfaction. With CaptureSDK-enabled apps, end-users can interchange any of Socket Mobile’s data capture devices, resulting in the freedom to choose the best reader for each customer’s requirements at any given time. With iOS 18 compatibility, Socket’s CaptureSDK delivers a new level of control and adaptability for iOS app developers.

iOS compatibility will always be a focus for Socket Mobile as Apple continues to roll out new updates for its customers.

Learn More About CaptureSDK

Media Contact: David Holmes, David.holmes@socketmobile.com

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JinkoSolar Unveils its First Climate White Paper at 2024 New York Climate Week

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SHANGRAO, China, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the “Company,” or “JinkoSolar”) (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced its principle operating subsidiary Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.’s participation in the 2024 New York Climate Week, where we officially launch the English version of our first Climate White Paper*. This comprehensive report outlines our commitment to sustainability, innovative strategies to reduce carbon emissions, and actionable steps for creating a greener, more resilient future.

As one of the leading voices in the fight against climate change, JinkoSolar has long been dedicated to aligning its operations with global climate goals. The new White Paper not only highlights the progress we’ve made, but also identifies new opportunities in both the PV and BESS sectors to collaborate across industries to accelerate decarbonization and enhance sustainability efforts.

Meanwhile, Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. as a member of the Board of Directors of the Global Solar Council, is honored to be part of the Finance Roundtable and, together with the Global Solar Council, co-hosting the discussion for lowering solar PV cost. This roundtable brings together development and commercial banks, industry experts, policymakers, and business leaders in shaping the future of climate action. Our active participation underscores our firm belief that addressing the climate crisis requires bold and decisive action together with financial players.

JinkoSolar looks forward to continuing its leadership in the bankability and sustainability space and to driving meaningful change in the global effort to combat climate change.

*Note: Disclosed information in the report covers our principal operating subsidiary Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries. The report is available on the Company’s website at https://www.jinkosolar.com/en/site/responsibility.

About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to utility-scale, commercial and residential customers in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and other countries and regions. 

JinkoSolar had over 10 productions facilities globally, over 20 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Indonesia, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, and a global sales network with sales teams in China, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Vietnam and India, as of June 30, 2024.

To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com

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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Stella Wang
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86 21-5180-8777 ext.7806
Email: pr@jinkosolar.com

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