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Annie Grace Offers Advice for Tackling FebFest

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"This Naked Mind" author shares gentle wisdom and insight 

DENVER, Feb. 1, 2021 — Taking a break from something that isn’t good for you is always a good idea. Even better when you can raise money for an important cause at the same time. In asking people to abstain from alcohol for a month and raise money for disadvantaged youth, FebFest does both.

Annie Grace, author of "This Naked Mind" and "The Alcohol Experiment"
Annie Grace, author of "This Naked Mind" and "The Alcohol Experiment"

For some, the energy behind the importance of the fundraising mission will be enough to sustain their commitment to remaining alcohol free. For others, losing the booze will be more difficult.

"Starting a month-long challenge to abstain from alcohol is exciting and empowering," says Annie Grace, author of This Naked Mind and The Alcohol Experiment. "But, it can also be daunting. If alcohol is typically part of your daily life, removing it can be difficult. And, relying on willpower alone to drive your success can make it even harder."

Annie Grace offers the following advice to anyone taking a break from alcohol:

Be Kind – First and foremost, meet yourself with compassion, right where you are. Remember, alcohol is an addictive substance. It’s OK if abstaining is hard. There is nothing wrong with you.

Buddy Up – Don’t go it alone. There is strength in numbers. Find an accountability partner or even an entire community of people on the same journey. Support and learn from each other.

Get Curious – Don’t ignore alcohol this month. Rather, use the break to truly explore your relationship with alcohol. Learn how alcohol interacts with your brain and why simply flexing your willpower muscle might not be enough.

Write It Down – Document your experience in a journal. How do you feel? What was hard? What was easy? What did you notice about yourself without alcohol? What makes you want to drink? 

Don’t Quit – If you slip and have a drink, try again. Even though it’s meant to be a month of abstinence, you do not have to declare defeat. Keep going. Do the best you can.

No matter why someone decides to participate in an alcohol free month, ultimately the best thing about their choice is the opportunity they give themselves to learn more about who they are both with and without the substance and determine what role they want alcohol to play in their lives in the future. 

About This Naked Mind
Founded by Annie Grace in 2015, This Naked Mind (TNM) helps people end the conflict between their desire to drink less and their unconscious belief that alcohol is beneficial. Annie Grace overcame a decade of drinking by revamping her own relationship with alcohol. Today she helps others across the globe do the same – the 200,000+ people who’ve bought her books, the 350,000+ people who receive daily emails from her, the listeners who’ve downloaded her This Naked Mind Podcast episodes more than 8 million times, and the 200,000+ people who’ve gone through her free program, The Alcohol Experiment. Rather than teaching people how to be sober, TNM takes away the desire to drink. And, the approach helps people where rehabs have not. Join TNM on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

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China Literature Announces Sale of its Equity Interest in Lazy Audio for RMB1.08 Billion

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HONG KONG, Jan. 15, 2021 — China Literature Limited ("China Literature" or "the Company", stock code: 0772.HK), a leading online literature platform in China, today announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell a 39.8821% equity interest in Shenzhen Lanren Online Technology Co, Ltd ("Lazy Audio"), an audio platform in China, to Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("Tencent Music" or "TME", NYSE: TME), a leading innovative online music entertainment platform in China, for a total consideration of RMB1.08 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. China Literature will no longer hold an equity interest in Lazy Audio upon the completion of the transaction.

Mr. Edward Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of China Literature, commented, "Our investment in Lazy Audio was a test pilot for China Literature’s audiobook strategy where we collaborated with Lazy Audio to convert China Literature’s premium IPs into audiobooks and deliver to a vast user base. In terms of corporate strategic outcome and generating a return on investment, the overall investment was, without a doubt, a huge success. The TME-Lazy Audio transaction will continue to elevate TME’s and Lazy Audio’s audio content production and distribution capability. This will in turn benefit China Literature, as our business partnership with both TME and Lazy Audio will continue. As we join forces on future collaboration with TME and other audio platforms, we expect to continuously distribute China Literature’s premium content to our expanding user base. We believe this marks an important step to further maximize the value of China Literature’s IPs."

About China Literature Limited

China Literature Limited is a pioneer in the online literature market and operates China’s leading online literature platform. The Company owns nine major branded products. Among these, QQ Reading, a unified mobile content aggregation and distribution platform, is the flagship product. Other branded products focus on individual genres and their respective fan bases. China Literature’s shareholder and strategic partner, Tencent, provides the Company with exclusive content distribution access via its suite of leading mobile and Internet products, including Mobile QQ, QQ Browser, Tencent News, Weixin Reading and Tencent Video. The Company also has distribution beyond the Tencent platforms by pre-installing Apps on handsets partners such as OPPO, Huawei and VIVO, as well as licensing content to third-party partners such as Baidu, Sogou, JD.com and Xiaomi Duokan. China Literature monetizes its vast and proprietary content library mainly through online paid reading and content adaptations for a variety of entertainment formats. China Literature’s diverse and high-quality content library is a significant competitive advantage that lies at the core of its business model. In 2018, China Literature further expanded its content capabilities downstream by acquiring New Classics Media, a renowned TV series, web series and film production company in China. For more information, please visit http://ir.yuewen.com/.  

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For investors / analysts:

For media:

Maggie Zhou

Vivian Wang

Tel: +8621 6187 0500 ext. 80605

Tel: +852 2232 3978

Email: IR@yuewen.com

Email: vwang@Christensenir.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the industry and business outlook, forecast business plans and growth strategies of the Company. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are stated herein on the basis of the outlook at the time of this press release. They are based on certain expectations, assumptions and premises, some of which are subjective or beyond our control. These forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect and may not be realized in future. Underlying the forward-looking statements is a large number of risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these risks and uncertainties is included in our other public disclosure documents on our corporate website.

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Nel ASA: Selected by Iberdrola as preferred supplier for a 20 MW green fertilizer project in Spain

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OSLO, Norway, Nov. 4, 2020 — Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser, a division of Nel ASA (Nel, OSE:NEL), has been selected as preferred supplier by Iberdrola for a 20 MW PEM solution for a green fertilizer project in Spain. Contract award is subject to mutual agreement on the final commercial terms. The hydrogen plant is scheduled to commence operations in 2021.

"We are very excited and honored that Iberdrola prefer to use a PEM electrolyser solution from Nel for this landmark green fertilizer project. It is a true testament to our PEM platform, which has been deployed all over the world for several decades. We continuously work to develop larger systems, and with this project our PEM platform will be designed into a 20 MW solution. We have over the course of the last year been working on both alkaline and PEM large-scale solutions, which serve different customer needs, and we look forward to provide our PEM solution for this project," says Filip Smeets, SVP Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser, Nel Hydrogen Fueling.

Iberdrola, one of the largest electricity utilities in the world, has together with a world-leading fertilizer manufacturer Fertiberia launched a project to establish the largest green hydrogen plant in Europe. Located in Puertollano, Spain it will feature a 100 MW photovoltaic plant, a battery installation with a storage capacity of 20 MWh, and a 20 MW electrolyser. The hydrogen produced in the project will primarily be used for green fertilizer production. The 20 MW electrolyser is scheduled to commence operations in 2021.

Contract award is subject to mutual agreement on the final agreement on terms and conditions, technical details, and board approval.

For further information, please contact:

Jon André Løkke, CEO, +47 907 44 949

Kjell Christian Bjørnsen, CFO, +47 917 02 097

About Nel ASA | www.nelhydrogen.com

Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to produce, store, and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. We serve industries, energy, and gas companies with leading hydrogen technology. Our roots date back to 1927, and since then, we have had a proud history of development and continuous improvement of hydrogen technologies. Today, our solutions cover the entire value chain: from hydrogen production technologies to hydrogen fueling stations, enabling industries to transition to green hydrogen, and providing fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling and long range as fossil-fueled vehicles – without the emissions.

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Announcing INKR: An International, Immersive World of Comics

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INKR offers worldwide access to popular comics as well as all-new original content with the launch of their digital comics platform and publishing service.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2020 — INKR Global’s immersive new comics reading and publishing app, INKR Comics, launches today. This revolutionary new platform features an AI-backed translation technology, tailored content recommendations, a seamless reading experience, and integrated advertising, subscription, pay-per-chapter support, all combining to create one unprecedented global outlet for publishers.

Why limit your content to just one place? We help you bring your titles to millions of comic readers in over 100 countries and regions, on all major platforms.
Why limit your content to just one place? We help you bring your titles to millions of comic readers in over 100 countries and regions, on all major platforms.

 

Every one of our readers has a unique, personalized Home full of relevant content. No matter what type of comic you have, we help you sell it to the right readers.
Every one of our readers has a unique, personalized Home full of relevant content. No matter what type of comic you have, we help you sell it to the right readers.

 

We take care of localization with our proprietary INKR Localize tool and guarantee an optimal release frequency for your content.Our professional in-house localization team ensures the most authentic and natural results for each and every project. We will provide you the distribution-ready, high-quality localized content so you can distribute it anywhere you want.
We take care of localization with our proprietary INKR Localize tool and guarantee an optimal release frequency for your content.Our professional in-house localization team ensures the most authentic and natural results for each and every project. We will provide you the distribution-ready, high-quality localized content so you can distribute it anywhere you want.

 

Our team works with you to understand your goals and provide the ideal monetization plan for your content.
Our team works with you to understand your goals and provide the ideal monetization plan for your content.

 

We create additional materials -- cover photos, banners, and more -- in various locations to maximize the chance that readers will check out your title.
We create additional materials — cover photos, banners, and more — in various locations to maximize the chance that readers will check out your title.

"From our love for comics came the drive to build a platform that could leave a large-scale positive impact," said Ken Luong, INKR CEO. "With all the learning and experience in building products we have accumulated throughout the years, we realized that we are in a unique position to efficiently bring all types of comics to readers across the globe."

INKR offers readers universal access to comics from around the world, including Japanese manga from Kodansha and Tokyopop, Korean webtoons from Mr. Blue and Toons Family, Chinese manhua from Weibo and FanFan, and American comics from publishers such as Image, an unparalleled catalog of diverse works available to read on one app.

INKR also offers INKR Localize, AI-assisted localization software which allows comics to be translated and posted by their authorized creators in record time. INKR Localize will effectively end issues with the practice of unpaid, unauthorized scanned translations.

Alongside Localize, INKR for Publishers is every creator’s gateway to global distribution for their comics catalog. INKR for Publishers allows flexible monetization and in-app content promotion. For more details, please visit https://inkr.com/publishers.

The app is currently available on iOS and Android.

About INKR Global Pte. Ltd.

INKR Global is a human-centered, design-driven tech company aiming to make comics universally accessible. INKR helps comic publishers and creators reach readers globally by making awesome content available to consumers, no matter where they are.

Based in Singapore with a team working out of Vietnam, INKR was created by passionate readers of comics and manga. They believe in the potential of the medium as not only an avenue for storytelling but also as a means of education and communication. Other apps created by the team include Fuzel Collage, Woodpost, Wikly and KeepShot.

To find out more about INKR, please visit https://inkr.com.

Contact:

Mr. Hieu Tran
Co-founder & Business Lead
+84-902-509-898
hieu@inkr.com

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Qatar Foundation’s WISE Announces Special E-Book

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Education Disrupted, Education Reimagined – Responses from education’s frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

DOHA, Qatar, Sept. 22, 2020 — WISE, a Qatar Foundation global education think-tank, in partnership with Salzburg Global Seminar, and Diplomatic Courier, is pleased to announce the official release of a special E-Book titled: Education Disrupted, Education Reimagined – Responses from education’s frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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WISE E-Book Cover

The special edition E-Book was produced in real time, as WISE, in partnership with Salzburg Global Seminar, convened key stakeholders and education leaders from over 98 countries in a three-part series of global conferences aimed at bringing the global education community together. The result was a contemporary historical record of how schools, NGOs, governments, and international organizations responded to school closures during the crisis and how they are attempting to use this crisis as a springboard to reimagine – and even transform – education in their communities and countries.

The E-Book offers an opportunity to a global audience to make sense of what happened, but it also offers a breeding ground of ideas from some of the world’s top education thinkers.

"It is our hope that this publication will provide the education community with a reference point from the crisis from which future research, policy, and innovation can grow," said Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala, editor of the publication and Director of Research and Content Development at WISE.

Contributors include:

  • Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani
  • The Right Honorable Gordon Brown
  • Marc A. Brackett
  • Andreas Schleicher
  • Stefania Giannini
  • Manos Antoninis
  • Olli-Pekka Heinonen

To download the Digital Edition of the book, please click here.

Email media@wise.org.qa to receive more information or to request experts for media appearances.

WISE is also hosting a virtual session during the Global Goals Week, on September 29 at 3:30PM (GMT+3) to launch the e-book. Six of the e-book’s authors will discuss the future of education in a post-COVID-19 world during this panel session.

You can register to the session here.

About WISE: WISE is an international, multi-sectoral platform for creative thinking, debate and purposeful action. WISE has established itself as a global reference in new approaches to education. Through both the biennial Summit and a range of ongoing programs WISE is promoting innovation and building the future of education through collaboration. 

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‘The Three-body Problem’ × Netflix: Beyond sci-fi and nations

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BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2020 — A news report by China.org.cn on the transnational adaption of "The Three-body Problem":

 

On September 1st, Netflix, the world’s leading streaming service, announced plans to bring an acclaimed Chinese sci-fi trilogy "The Three-body Problem" to the small screen. D.B. Weiss and David Benioff, the "Game of Thrones" showrunners will tackle this adaptation. Liu Cixin, author of the trilogy, and Ken Liu, the English translator, will serve as consulting producers.

"The Three-body Problem" is the first Asian novel to win a Hugo Award for Best Novel. With millions of fans around the world, there is much anticipation for a TV adaptation.

However, since Netflix announced its plan, concern has outweighed excitement. Given the controversial ending to "Game of Thrones," many are skeptical of Benioff and Weiss’s ability for adaptation. Meanwhile, as the books delve deep into Chinese culture and history, some readers outside of China are worried that Netflix might "westernize" the story.

The trilogy tells the clash between humans and aliens from Trisolaris, a doomed planet with three suns, orbiting in an unstable state of three-body problem in classical mechanics. After intercepting signals from Earth, the aliens paralyze Earth’s advancement of science and begin their invasion toward Earth. In response, humans empower Wallfacers to fight against the aliens. Liu Cixin said that he set out to tell a story that "transcends time and the confines of nations, cultures and races; one that compels us to consider the fate of humankind as a whole."

In the novel, all humans share the challenge for their fate, and in reality, such conundrum remains. Today, our Trisolaris threat is the COVID-19 pandemic; in the future, it could take other forms. What will remain constant is that humanity share weal and woe; in no way could mankind survive and prosper via confrontation and separation.

Facing common challenges, all humans should stand together. As for where the benefits coincide, people should all the more collaborate for win-win outcomes.

Despite the many uncertainties of the Netflix adaptation, the company is better-suited compared to its fledgling Chinese counterparts. For example, it has a good track record of adapting source material from Japan and South Korea. The transnational adaption of "The Three-body Problem" is a marriage between superb storytelling and superior producing techniques. Literary masterpieces are the common treasure for all humanity, and great international adaptation should be encouraged, so as to make them accessible for more people around the world.

The real message here goes beyond the trilogy or literature. Cooperation should neither be restricted within national borders, nor politicized. All countries should seek common development, and secure a better future for mankind.

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Cordico Announces Exclusive Partnership With ‘Emotional Survival’ Author Dr. Kevin Gilmartin

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Cordico is the exclusive technology partner of famous speaker and bestselling author of ‘Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families’

GOLD RIVER, California, Aug 4, 2020 — Cordico is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with Dr. Kevin Gilmartin, author of "Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families." Dr. Gilmartin’s worldwide bestselling book has sold millions of copies and is widely considered to be the most influential book ever written on the topic of officer wellness.

Dr. Kevin Gilmartin is the author of 'Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families.'
Dr. Kevin Gilmartin is the author of ‘Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families.’

"Everyone at Cordico is honored to be working with Dr. Gilmartin," said Dr. David Black, CEO of Cordico. "We’re preserving his legacy for future generations of first responders and making his knowledge, wisdom, and winning presentations more accessible than ever before through our technology platforms. Fortunately, our cloud-based platforms will enable us to meet the worldwide demand for his Emotional Survival strategies, which will allow us to help more people serving in the most critical roles than ever before."

Dr. Gilmartin’s Emotional Survival digital content, including videos, writings, and more will be available exclusively within the Cordico Wellness Apps and an interactive Emotional Survival eLearning platform being designed by Cordico in partnership with Dr. Gilmartin.

"Dr. Gilmartin is a legend amongst law enforcement and has helped save countless lives, families, and careers," said Dr. Black. "He is the number one speaker and author in the field of officer wellness and we could not be more excited about our partnership and all we will be doing together to help support first responders."

About Dr. Kevin Gilmartin

Dr. Gilmartin is a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement and public safety related issues. He is the author of the book "Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families." He previously spent 20 years working in law enforcement and supervised the Hostage Negotiations Team and the Behavioral Sciences Unit. He is a former recipient of the International Association of Chiefs of Police-Parade Magazine, National Police Officer Citation Award for contributions during hostage negotiations. He presently maintains a consulting relationship with public safety and law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Canada and Australia. The Department of Justice, FBI, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, New South Wales Police and International Association of Chiefs of Police have published his work. He holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The University of Arizona and is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

About Cordico

Cordico is the world leader in wellness technology for high-stress professions, providing trusted, confidential, 24/7 proactive and preventative wellness support specially developed for law enforcement and others serving in the most demanding and critical roles. Our customized, continuously updated wellness platform solutions provide hand-held access to valuable resources including anonymous self-assessments, instructional videos, peer support services, and on-demand tools targeting behavioral and emotional health, physical fitness, resilience, and much more. https://www.cordico.com

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Dreame Launched “#We Are Together” Online Activity For Spreading Positivity During this Special Time

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SINGAPORE, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the leading female fiction reading & writing platform Dreame is holding an online activity “#We Are Together” to encourage people to remain optimistic and grateful during this hard time.

“#We Are Together” online activity is aimed at encouraging people to show support and love to those who have suffered during the pandemic. In just three weeks, more than 2.5 million people participated in the activity across different platforms, while thousands of pictures and encouraging words have been shared by people from all over the world. By sharing the same wish of “We Are Together”, participants of this activity got to know many stories of healthcare workers.

Many of the Dreame authors are also healthcare workers who are working on the frontline. During the outbreak, Dreame was checking on those authors to make sure they were doing well and to offer help when needed. Therefore, Dreame prepared special gift packs for them as a gesture of gratitude.

Meanwhile, Dreame has shared their stories of those working on the frontline with lots of Dreame readers, which has been widely recognized.

Larose is a doctor who works hard on the fight of COVID-19. She’s also an excellent author who has written many intriguing stories. She said: “Fighting on the frontlines is stressful. Writing is my gateway”.

After learning their stories, readers on Dreame have shown interest in the stories written by these healthcare workers. Due to the quarantine, many people have less entertainment, and reading can be a good choice. Reading those frontline fighters’ fiction can inspire and strengthen readers’ hearts.

“We are together! To fight the current pandemic, please stay safe, please adhere to the precautions and we shall be victorious,” a participant said in a social media post to spread her positive energy. “Let’s stay at home to support our key workers and read books to light up the stay-home mood.”

When conceiving this activity, Dreame hoped to create more positive energy together. People need to support each other in the face of hardship, and the process of sharing is also a process of constantly helping each other to strengthen the confidence and brighten the heart.

As always, Dreame will continue to provide readers with superior reading entertainment with diverse and high-quality book choices. Dreame will also continue to help authors enrich harvests from their works by providing professional and premium author services.

About Dreame

Dreame is an online fiction reading platform that is dedicated to bringing the ideal reading experience to the readers and a free and creative writing environment to the writers. After initiating preparatory work in 2016, Dreame was officially launched in August 2018. It has since gained more than 20million subscribers, 150k books, and 100k writers by April 2020. It is one of the most popular reading apps on the Google Play store, ranked by revenue.

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