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Crayola Announces Lineup for Crayola Creativity Week, A Global Event Featuring Renowned Creative Talent

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Free week-long educational activities led by Matthew McConaughey, Ada Limón, NASA scientists, 
Max Greenfield, Henry Winkler, Mikaila Ulmer, Mo Willems, and more

EASTON, Pa., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Creativity icon Crayola has announced plans for its annual Crayola Creativity Week – a global week-long event that provides parents and educators with tools to nurture creativity in children. This year’s virtual program theme, Imagination in Action, is packed with creative engagements from some of the most celebrated creators in the world supporting Crayola’s focus on creativity to illuminate learning across subject areas. The free event will take place from Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, 2025.

Launched in 2022, Crayola Creativity Week is now part of the company’s Campaign for Creativity – an advocacy initiative that is igniting a new dialogue about the importance of developing childhood creativity as a life skill to help kids reach their full potential and encourage adults to nurture that creativity by making time for simple creative moments every day. 

Crayola Creativity Week brings more than 6 million children together globally across six continents and 100 countries, numbers that continue to grow as the program reaches more educators and parents around the world. Throughout the week, educators and parents will have access to free, engaging, and inspiring content, including hands-on educational activity videos, downloadable handouts to follow and create along, daily prizes, and a livestream virtual school assembly that connects children around the world to celebrate creativity.

Crayola partners with artists, actors, authors, and entrepreneurs who are passionate about inspiring, engaging, and supporting children’s education. This year’s lineup includes:

Monday Jan. 27: Life Lessons with author Matthew McConaughey, and illustrator Renée KurillaTuesday Jan. 28: Change & Collaboration with author and actor Henry Winkler, author Lin Oliver and illustrator Dan SantatWednesday Jan. 29: Abstract Thinking with children’s author-illustrator and artist Mo WillemsThursday, Jan. 30: Confidence Soars with author and actor Phillipa Soo, author Maris Pasquale Doran, and illustrator Qin LengFriday, Jan. 31: Flows Like Water with NASA scientists, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, and illustrator Peter Sís, plus a global school assembly that includes actors Jennifer Aniston and Quinta Brunson, 14-year-old musician Nandi Bushell, surfer Maya Gabeira, and moreSaturday, Feb. 1: Bee-lieve in Your Future with author and 19-year-old entrepreneur Mikaila UlmerSunday, Feb. 2: Conquer Fears with author and actor Max Greenfield, and illustrator James Serafino

“Crayola Creativity Week gives children the tools to bring their ideas to life, encouraging imaginative expression and innovative thinking,” said Cheri Sterman, senior director of education, Crayola. “We’re proud to introduce this year’s event that continues to foster creativity in the classroom and at home and builds children’s confidence as they see the role creativity plays today and in their future. Partnering with educators and parents helps everyone nurture and celebrate these moments of discovery.”

The program’s learning activities align with various subjects’ educational standards, including the AASL National School Library Standards, and can be completed in a single class period with minimal prep time. Its downloadable resources, which are available in multiple versions for different age groups, meet standards in 15 countries, and are translated into eight languages.

“These resources help teachers empower students to bring creativity to every subject area, from literacy to math and science as well as social and emotional learning,” added Sterman.

Following Creativity Week, all hands-on daily activities and celebrity video events, including the live-streamed virtual assembly, will be available for viewing any time on demand for free.

The sign-up portal is now open, and parents and educators can learn more about the program and register to participate by visiting Crayola.com/CreativityWeek. Educator and parent participants who post student artwork on social channels using #CrayolaCreativityWeek will have a chance to win books, art supplies, technology, guitars, creative space and teacher lounge makeovers, an all-expenses-paid trip to Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex, and more.

Collaborators for Crayola Creativity Week include official sponsors MFS Financial Management and Audible, along with support from NASA STEM, the U.S. Census’ Statistics in Schools, Blue Origin’s Club for the Future, Space4All, Random House Children’s Books, Penguin Young Readers, HarperCollins, Norton Young Readers, Abrams Kids, Hidden Pigeon Company, Khan Academy Kids, GoNoodle, Highlights Magazine, Martin Guitar, Walmart, School Specialty, Office Depot, Kroger, and more.   

About Crayola
Crayola LLC, based in Easton, Pa. and a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Incorporated, is the worldwide leader in children’s creative expression products. Known for the iconic Crayola Crayon first introduced in 1903, the Crayola brand has grown into a portfolio of innovative art tools, crafting activities and creativity toys that offer children innovative new ways to use color to create everything imaginable. Crayola Learning provides free creative learning resources to K-8 educators to prepare students with academic and life skills that hinge on creativity. Visit www.crayola.com/education for more information or join the community at www.facebook.com/crayolaeducation.

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Cainiao Expands Delivery Capacity and Global Express Shipping Services for Seamless 11.11 Global Shopping Festival

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Enhanced worldwide services offer Cainiao customers a close-to-local shopping experience during peak seasons.The newly launched discounted shipping service now reaches 36 countries, providing small to medium-sized businesses with 15-30% reduced logistics costs.Specialized freight solutions for items requiring special handling now extend to 53 countries and an upgraded oversized item shipping service addressing bulky goods needs now available in 11 countries, including Europe, the Americas, and Australia.

HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cainiao Group, the global leader in e-commerce logistics, has bolstered its global network resilience and delivery capacity ahead of the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, ensuring customers worldwide enjoy a seamless, close-to-local shopping experience.

With more than 40 overseas warehouses and cross-border sorting centers currently in the stocking phase, Cainiao, in collaboration with AliExpress, is ramping up operations. To manage anticipated order volumes, the company is temporarily increasing its warehouse workforce and expanding its in-warehouse processing capabilities by utilizing millions of square meters of Choice Warehouses, first-mile distribution centers, and Just-in-Time (JIT) warehouses. Logistics teams across Europe, the Americas, and Asia are accelerating stocking efforts and establishing additional global supply centers and dedicated fleets to ensure timely restocking and transport.

To enhance air freight capabilities, Cainiao has secured premium shipping resources targeted at key markets a month in advance, enabling flexible cargo solutions that facilitate smooth deliveries during peak promotional periods.

In addition to enhanced logistics network, Cainiao is upgrading its industry solutions to support AliExpress merchants in expanding their product offerings. A newly launched discounted shipping service now covers 36 countries, allowing small to medium-sized businesses to benefit from a 15-30% reduction in logistics costs, with over 50% savings on long-distance routes such as those to Mexico.

Cainiao’s specialized freight solutions cater to items requiring special handling and are now available in 53 countries, utilizing a mix of air, rail, and truck transport to expedite international shipping. The upgraded oversized item shipping service addresses the needs for bulky goods, covering 11 countries including Europe, the Americas, Australia, and South Korea, with real-time logistics tracking available on the AliExpress app.

As the largest logistics provider emerging from a global e-commerce ecosystem, Cainiao leverages in-depth e-commerce insights and years of experience in handling significant volume spikes during major shopping events. With the expansion of local delivery networks in key markets—such as Hong Kong, Spain, France—Cainiao empowers global merchants and brands to save costs and enhance delivery efficiency, helping them stay competitive in the global marketplace.

About Cainiao Group

Founded in 2013, Cainiao is a global leader in e-commerce logistics. Drawing on our deep e-commence insights, purposely built technology and a proven commitment to sustainability, we provide a comprehensive range of logistics services—including national and international express delivery, global supply chain management, logistics technology solutions and logistics asset management. 

With a long-term mission to achieve nationwide delivery within 24 hours and worldwide delivery in 72 hours, our global logistics network now spans over 200 countries and regions, positioning us among the largest logistics networks globally by geographical reach.

As the world’s No.1 cross-border express service provider by parcel volume, we support over 100,000 merchants and brands. Our nationwide delivery services are also rapidly expanding in key markets, including China, Spain and France.

For more information about Cainiao, please visit cainiao.com.

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Hundreds of Indonesian In-House Counsel Discuss Business Dynamics in Light of New Administration

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NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hukumonline, in partnership with the Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association (ICCA), is hosting the Indonesian In-House Counsel Summit & Awards 2024 to celebrate the achievements and innovations of corporate legal leaders and teams in adopting technology, promoting sustainability, and practicing good corporate governance.

“The theme ‘Acceleration of Business 2025’ for the Indonesian In-House Counsel Summit and Awards 2024 reflects the challenges that in-house counsel will face in the coming year, with the presence of a new government and rapid developments in technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI),” said Hukumonline Chief Executive Officer Arkka Dhiratara during the 2024 In-House Counsel Summit & Awards series at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali.

Arkka pointed out that in-house counsel and corporate legal advisors are facing new business concepts that call for immediate adaptation. The two-day event, on October 17-18, 2024, explored key issues, including the future of law amidst disruption and digitalization and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors as drivers of future business success.

The Indonesian In-House Counsel Awards 2024 features two award categories: Indonesia’s Most Innovative In-House Counsel Team 2024 and Indonesia’s Most Respected In-House Counsel Leader 2024. Each of these categories is further divided into 24 industry sectors. Additionally, there are two main award categories: In-House Counsel Leader of the Year 2024 and In-House Counsel Team of the Year 2024.

Every award highlights the contributions of corporate legal teams in their performance and innovation, particularly through technology adoption, involvement in environmental and social sustainability, and adherence to good corporate governance.

The Indonesian In-House Counsel Awards 2024 employs both quantitative and qualitative assessment methods for participants and candidates. For the quantitative aspect, evaluations are derived from self-assessment documents submitted by candidates, along with supporting data collected from surveys conducted in July-August 2024.

Meanwhile, the jury board evaluates the qualitative aspects for the categories of Indonesian In-House Counsel Leader of the Year 2024 and Indonesian In-House Counsel Team of the Year 2024.

The jury board for the Indonesian In-House Counsel Awards 2024 consists of Prof. Dr. Todung Mulya Lubis, S.H., LL.M., a member of the Advisory Council of KADIN Indonesia and a senior attorney; Dahliana Hasan, S.H., M.Tax., Ph.D., the Dean of the Faculty of Law at Gadjah Mada University; and Dr. Aria Suyudi, S.H., LL.M., Special Staff Member of the Chief Justice of the Republic of Indonesia and a member of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia’s Judicial Reform Team.

“We, the jury board, hope that this awards ceremony can catalyze to encourage professionals in the legal field, particularly the in-house counsel community, to strive for excellence by continually maintaining and even enhancing their technical skills, professionalism, and, equally importantly, ethics,” said Aria Suyudi on behalf of the judging panel.

This year marks the fourth year for Hukumonline to recognize in-house counsel for their outstanding leadership, integrity, dedication, and innovation for both their companies and the corporate legal profession. Meanwhile, the number of participants this year has increased to over 300 legal practitioners, compared to 200 in 2023. Furthermore, the number of participants or respondents in the Indonesian In-House Counsel Awards has risen by 45 percent, from 98 companies in 2023 to 128 companies in 2024.

About Hukumonline

Founded in 2000 by several prominent legal practitioners and lawyers in Indonesia, Hukumonline aims to be a one-stop solution for Indonesian legal practitioners and functions as a technology-based regulatory platform (reg-tech) that democratizes access to law and empowers legal professionals through the provision of legal knowledge in various forms. Our database includes collections of classified regulations and court decisions, comprehensive legal analyses and reports, as well as easily understandable articles on legal issues.

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Base Molecular Resonance™ Technologies Receives $1.8 Billion U.S. IP Licensing Valuation in its Security Business Sector

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Report Cites Projections of an Additional $3.5 Billion Upon Global Expansion

STUART, Fla., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Base Molecular Resonance™ Technologies (BMRT) announces a $1.8 billion valuation for its IP licensing in the U.S. security market, issued by IP Capital Group (ipCG), a renowned IP firm founded by John Cronin, the former top patent holder at IBM and creator of the IBM “patent factory.” ipCG is an intellectual property (IP) and innovation consulting firm, incorporated in 1998. ipCG has delivered over 2000 successful innovation and IP engagements, including to over 20% of the Fortune 500, across a wide range of industries. ipCG has built a legacy of deep expertise in intellectual property valuation, making it a leader in valuing high-impact technologies.

ipCG estimates the U.S.-only licensing potential of the BMRT patent portfolio in the security vertical to be $1.8B.

ipCG was commissioned to conduct an independent analysis of BMRT’s patent portfolio to assess its licensing potential in the security sector—a market BMRT will soon enter through its wholly-owned subsidiary, BMRT Security Inc. The report delivers a comprehensive evaluation of BMRT’s 17 patent assets, highlighting their considerable potential for generating substantial licensing revenue.

According to the report, “ipCG estimates the U.S.-only licensing potential of the BMRT patent portfolio in the security vertical to be $1.8B.” This valuation underscores the strategic value and market impact BMRT’s technology is expected to bring to the security industry.

BMRT is poised to enter five key component markets: Public Safety & Law Enforcement, Border Security, Shipping & Logistics Security, Public Infrastructure Security, and Corporate & Executive Protection. The report from IP Capital Group describes its analysis as “intentionally conservative,” noting that the valuation focuses solely on the U.S. market despite the considerable global potential for BMRT’s technology.

According to the report, “The international licensing potential of the BMRT patent portfolio in the security vertical is estimated at an additional $3.5B,” bringing the total potential IP licensing valuation to $5.3 billion worldwide. BMRT has already begun to deploy its international patent strategy. Additionally, it’s important to note that licensing represents only one facet of BMRT Security Inc.’s comprehensive business strategy.

Lee Duke, BMRT’s Co-Founder & President, remarked, “Over the past two decades, we have relentlessly pushed the boundaries of quantum physics, resulting in a patented, one-of-a-kind technology designed to prevent school shootings, detect concealed threats, and ultimately transform how we protect our communities. This is not just about advancing technology; it’s about saving lives and making the world a safer place for future generations. This technology represents a pivotal step forward, one where our commitment to safety is no longer just an aspiration but a reality.”

In a recent third-party landmark validation study, announced July 11, 2024, BMR™ technology proved to be 100% accurate, with no false positives or false negatives, in blind and double-blind tests detecting gunpowder, illegal drugs, nuclear elements, and cancer through a non-intrusive, instantaneous scan using its groundbreaking, patented molecular resonance technology. The rigorous study was conducted by the Center for Applied Innovation (CAI) at York St. John University in York, England. As part of the redacted study results, specific tests demonstrated BMR™ technology’s ability to detect certain explosive elements from hundreds of miles away using precise triangulated confirmation.

In an additional release on September 25, 2024, it was announced that the company’s patented technology can detect explosive elements and firearms, like loaded AR-15 rifles, from hundreds of feet away—even through buildings and solid barriers.

“This is just the beginning of what this remarkable technology can achieve,” said Robert Bo” Short, BMRT Co-Founder & CEO. The possibilities are limitless; from revolutionizing cancer detection in healthcare to dramatically enhancing national security. Our technology has the potential to transform entire industries, whether in precious metal detection, food safety, oil and gas exploration, air quality monitoring, agriculture, and beyond. While we believe BMRT could grow to become one of the world’s largest companies, it’s our technology’s capacity to save millions of lives and alleviate untold pain and suffering that fuels our relentless drive. At its core, this is about creating a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future for all.”

BMRT will soon announce the launch of its wholly-owned subsidiary, BMRT Security Inc., along with an initial $15 million seed round to drive growth and accelerate the deployment of its transformative security solutions. BMRT is actively building strategic partnerships and engaging with potential investors who share their vision of transforming the security landscape. Duke adds, “Together, we aim to ensure that this technology reaches its full potential, safeguarding lives and enhancing safety on a global scale.”

About Base Molecular Resonance™ Technologies (BMRT)
BMRT has discovered a new area of Quantum Physics that utilizes resonant frequencies to detect particle interactions at subatomic levels. This technology, called Base Molecular Resonance™ (BMR™), can detect any compound or biological substance, including every element on the periodic table, and up to 200 cancers and other diseases. With over 20 years of prototyping and testing proving its unmatched detection capabilities, BMR™ has the potential to save millions of lives by pinpointing weapons, explosives, and other physical threats both up close and at great distances, and detecting cancers and other diseases long before they present clinical symptoms. The non-invasive, harmless, and instant scan has broad implications in cancer diagnostics, public safety, law enforcement, security, and military services.

For more information about BMRT and its groundbreaking technology, visit www.BMRT.io

Contact: 
Bryan Adams
info@BMRT.io
800.522.4718 Ext. 1

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