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Rivers are Life Premieres ‘Keepers of the North’ Film to Illustrate Innovative Way of Recycling Plastic Waste

Rivers are Life Premieres ‘Keepers of the North’ Film to Illustrate Innovative Way of Recycling Plastic Waste

Rivers are Life Premieres ‘Keepers of the North’ Film to Illustrate Innovative Way of Recycling Plastic Waste
Rivers are Life films part of \”Keepers of the North\” in Alaska.

Chris Pallister, founder of Gulf of Alaska Keeper and a Rivers are Life River Hero, explains how litter ends up on Alaska’s coastlines.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – December 9, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Rivers are Life is proud to present “Keepers of the North,” a film that takes viewers on a never-before-seen cross-country journey of Alaska’s plastic waste as it becomes something usable, hope-inspiring, and new.

WHO: The film explores a unique collaboration between Gulf of Alaska Keeper (GoAK), FedEx, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, Dow, Pyxera Global, and the Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration (CRDC), who have teamed up to take the harmful trash left in Alaska’s hard-to-reach shores and recycle it into an innovative, durable construction material dubbed RESIN8TM.

The film focuses this story through the perspective of River Hero Chris Pallister, founder of GoAK. “From a cruise ship two miles off shore, Alaska’s shoreline looks pristine, but it’s not,” says Pallister. “It’s a … mess up here and people need to realize that.”

WHAT: “Keepers of the North” explores the challenges of cleaning up the Gulf of Alaska while exploring a new, scalable approach to making plastic waste useful.

As trash levels on Alaska’s gulf coast continue to rise, waste management, and the costs associated with it, have become a focal point to continue supporting cleanup efforts. “The difficulty with marine debris cleanup in Alaska is 33,000 miles of coastline,” explains Lori Aldrich, Hazardous Waste Project Manager with the State of Alaska. “Half of Alaska you cannot reach by road – you’ve got to take a plane, you’ve got to take a boat, you’ve got to take a combination of different things.”

“Keepers of the North” is the first official project presented by Rivers are Life. Rivers are Life played a lead role in bringing together these like-minded collaborators to overcome structural and natural barriers to collect and recycle the waste collected from Alaska’s coastline. From small, community-focused initiatives to large, multi-stakeholder efforts, Rivers are Life projects make a positive impact on river ecosystems and are scalable through the support of public and private sector collaborators who share common values and goals.

WHEN: Rivers are Life began filming “Keepers of the North” in July 2022. The film premiered on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

WHERE: The story begins in the remote reaches of the Gulf of Alaska, where litter accumulates through ocean currents, fishing routes, and tourism. After local volunteers collect the garbage, they are faced with a new problem – what to do with it?

This film follows the litter collected by GoAK along its journey via FedEx shipment to a CRDC facility in Pennsylvania – where new technology is recycling historically hard-to-break-down ocean plastics into a better, durable product for bricks, concrete, and other important structural building substances. “Keepers of the North” is an inspiring film that shows how innovators can come together to test and scale solutions for waste and recycling.

“Keepers of the North”  is now available for viewing at RiversareLife.com.

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ABOUT RIVERS ARE LIFE: Rivers are Life is on a mission to raise awareness of the true force and fragility of our river systems while showcasing their interconnectedness with all of us, our planet’s wildlife, and the ocean waste problem. Created to serve as a collective voice for global river ecosystems, Rivers are Life is comprised of River Heroes, organizations, and businesses dedicated to making a difference in local communities one project at a time. In sharing the stories of our waterways and those working to protect them, Rivers are Life believes we can cultivate a greater awareness of the importance of our planet’s rivers while driving innovative solutions, inspiring sustainability, and addressing waste.

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Budapest Invites Travelers to Spend the Holidays Abroad

Budapest Invites Travelers to Spend the Holidays AbroadChristmas markets, skating rinks, theatrical performances, thermal baths and many more surprises make Hungary’s capital the ideal destination to enjoy a white Christmas this year

BUDAPEST, Hungary – December 9, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Visit Hungary invites travelers to spend the holidays abroad as the capital city of Budapest offers a variety of seasonal activities, eye-popping decoration, and authentic Hungarian traditions. From Christmas markets, thermal baths, candle lighting ceremonies, theatrical performances and mulled wine accompanied with strudel, visitors will discover the city’s most magical time of the year. 

Picturesque Christmas Markets

The Christmas markets attract the most attention in a city where the holiday spirit can be found in every corner. The atmosphere of these markets, located smack dab in the city center, turn Budapest into a fairytale setting full of lights and decorations. There are many stalls offering delicious sweets and beautiful crafts at the markets.

Considered one of the most beautiful markets in Europe, the Vörösmarty Square fair is now open and can be enjoyed until Dec. 31, where the aroma of mulled wine and gingerbread fill the air. Another must-see is the market in St. Stephen’s Square, known as the Advent Feast at the Basilica. It is one of the most important Christmas markets in Budapest, boasting more than 100 exhibitors and 200 activities right through until Jan. 1.

Christmas Beyond the Markets

As well as the traditional Christmas markets, Budapest offers many other options to enjoy this holiday season. One of the most popular is ice skating. There are illuminated ice rinks throughout the city. The most famous is at the foot of Vajdahunyad Castle built in baroque style. Skating under the stars at this Városliget Ice Skating Rink, the largest in Europe, is an unforgettable experience. After skating, make sure to walk around the castle while enjoying typical roasted chestnuts.

After these wonderful outdoor experiences in a city where you can find even snow, if you are lucky, it never hurts to warm up. Budapest makes this easy at its famous thermal spas, with their wonderful restorative waters. The Széchenyi Thermal Bath is the largest in the capital and well worth a visit, as is the Rudas Bath at the foot of Gellért Hill, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the city from its rooftop hot water pool. At the foot of Gellért Hill, you can also try the popular Gellért Bath, one of the oldest baths in a city with more than 1,500 thermal springs.

Running through the end of December, Budapest’s iconic “Advent Tram” transports locals and visitors throughout the city in beautifully decorated trams. A QR code allows riders to support the nursery school for homeless children of Oltalom Egyesület.

Cultural Programming

The first comprehensive exhibition of El Greco’s oeuvre ever organized in Budapest can be viewed at the Museum of Fine Arts through Feb. 19, 2023. The exhibition seeks to provide a broad overview of one of the foremost masters of European art, Domenikos Theotokopoulos, most widely known as El Greco (1541-1614), through presenting the complexity of his visual world and sweeping stylistic development. The almost seventy displayed works include more than fifty autograph paintings by the Cretan-Spanish master. The last comprehensive exhibition of El Greco’s work on this scale in this part of Europe was in Vienna, more than 20 years ago.

The Hungarian National Museum is launching an Art & Gourmet program on Dec. 17 allowing visitors to have a special guided tour of the exhibition followed by a Hungarian dinner from the country’s top chefs. The initiative will take place every Saturday from 5 p.m. 

To end the day, the best option is to enjoy a great show, of which the most Christmassy is the famous Nutcracker at the recently renovated Opera House. Listening to the powerful music of Tchaikovsky at the Opera House, it’s almost impossible to not get into the Christmas spirit in a more splendid way.

For more information, visit https://visithungary.com/.

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Italian Cultural Institute of New York & Cinello Announce First-Ever North American Digital Artwork (DAW®) Vernissage ‘MUSaEUM in New York’

Italian Cultural Institute of New York & Cinello Announce First-Ever North American Digital Artwork (DAW®) Vernissage ‘MUSaEUM in New York’Italian digital art company debuts an exclusive gallery of historic immovable masterpieces of Italian Renaissance art, with proceeds benefiting partner museums.

NEW YORK – December 9, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Leading Italian digital art curator Cinello announces the opening of MUSaEUM in New York, the first-ever showcase of Digital Artworks (DAW®) in the Americas. The renowned and unique digital art house brings a hand-picked collection of old-world masterpieces from Michelangelo, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and more to share with savvy art enthusiasts. The cutting-edge DAW® technology is a world-first patented hardware that contributes to the digital dissemination and preservation of artistic heritage. The digitized paintings offer international audiences and collectors a compelling opportunity to experience time-honored artworks and includes the option to purchase a limited-edition digital reproduction. MUSaEUM in New York opens on Dec. 9 at the Italian Cultural Institute and is free to the public through February 2023.

Created by Cinello in partnership with the Italian museum that houses the original work, each DAW® is produced as a new, certified, digital original – identical to the masterpiece from which it is derived. Of particular note, 50% of the proceeds from each sale is returned to the museum where the original work is showcased. In 2022, sales resulted in the equivalent of over 35,000 visitor tickets for partner museums, offering a significant amount of funds for the restoration and preservation of historic artifacts. 

“We are delighted to exhibit some of the greatest masterpieces of world art history in their digital version for the first time in New York. Our goal is the dissemination and support of artistic heritage,” says Cinello Founder & CEO Franco Losi. “We are honored to debut this futuristic art collection and display internationally, bringing marvelous and legendary Italian artworks and museum experiences to new audiences.” 

Curator Carlo Francini (UNESCO Florence Site Director) explains: “The title MUSaEUM in New York is a way for us to pay tribute to our cultural heritage and invite everyone to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of the artistic treasures kept in our museums.” 

Seven foundations of Italian artistic heritage and three contemporary works were selected for display at MUSaEUM

  • Canestra di frutta (Basket of Fruit) by Michelangelo Merisi (Caravaggio) – Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Milan
  • Ritrattodi Musico (Portrait of a Musician) by Leonardo da Vinci – Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Milan
  • Madonna del Padiglione (The Madonna of the Pavilion) by Sandro Botticelli – Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Milan
  • Presentazione di Gesù al tempio (The Presentation in the Temple) by Giovanni Bellini – Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venice
  • La Vergine e San Giovannino adoranti il Bambino (Our Lady and the young St John the Baptist adoring the Child) by Lorenzo Di Credi – Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venice
  • Santa Lucia (St. Lucy) by Sano di Pietro – Fondazione Monte dei Paschi di Siena
  • Cleopatra by ArtemisiaGentileschi – Fondazione Cavallini Sgarbi, Ferrara
  • Nostra Vita by Felice Limosani
  • Energy by FabrizioPlessi
  • La Realisme de L’abstraction by Emiliano Ponzi in collaboration with Vincenzo Lodigiani

MUSaEUM features digital multiples in 1:1 scale in a limited series, certified and non-duplicable, thanks to this innovative patented technology that guarantees its management. MUSaEUM is inspired by Federico Borromeo’s guidebook of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, printed in 1625. A true pillar of art guidebooks, it aimed to describe the artworks in the cardinal’s collection of Ambrosiana in a straightforward, easy and brilliant way.

A Cinello DAW® includes a high-resolution hardware file of the work rendered as a digital edition, a certificate of authenticity signed by the director of the museum housing the original, the property rights of the DAW® itself; and a handcrafted frame identical to the original art. DAW®s cannot be transferred, deleted, or ‘burned.’ Each DAW® permanently belongs to the buyer and is protected by Cinello’s international patents. After sale, the works are conveniently portable, able to be viewed anywhere, anytime at the buyer’s discretion. The first-ever Cinello DAW® sale was of Michelangelo’s Tondo Doni in 2021.

A public panel discussion will be held on Friday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Institute (Istituto Italiano di Cultura) at 686 Park Avenue in New York City. It will feature guest speakers, including Brera Museum Director J. Bradburne, Ambrosiana Museum General Secretary Antonello Grimaldi, Lawyer Alessia Panella, and Founder and CEO of Cinello Franco Losi.

For more information about DAW® or to inquire about purchasing a limited edition piece, visit www.cinello.com.  

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ABOUT CINELLO:

Cinello is an entrepreneurial concept founded by John Blem and Franco Losi that marries highly advanced computer systems with unparalleled Italian artistic heritage, specialized in the creation of Digital Artwork (DAW®); Digital versions in 1:1 scale and very high-quality resolution of Italian masterpieces. Thanks to the patent based on the use of advanced encryption systems, Cinello can guarantee the uniqueness, the non-copy-ability and exclusive ownership of each new digital original in full compliance with the law, qualifying each DAW® as a true museum-certified and authenticated collector’s item which holds the original work. For each work of art, Cinello creates a numbered and limited series of DAW® intended for private collectors and to museums and public/private entities from all over the world interested in exhibiting for educational purposes the “immovable” masterpieces of our heritage. For more information, visit www.cinello.com.

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Celebrity Tarot Reader Cardsy B Kicks Off Book Tour for The Saturn Diaries

Celebrity Tarot Reader Cardsy B Kicks Off Book Tour for The Saturn DiariesReaders Can Get a Head Start on New Year’s Transformation With The Saturn Diaries

MIAMI – December 9, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

A new year, a new beginning. For those already looking to shed your old skin and leave 2022 behind, look no further. Celebrity Tarot reader and author Rebecca Szymczak, aka Cardsy B, kicks off her book tour for The Saturn Diaries: A Modern Day Grimoire. Cardsy B’s debut book shares the irresistibly witty and raw account of seemingly having it all, and losing everything only to redirect inward to find healing and purpose by unlocking the power of intuition. The Saturn Diaries not only shares Cardsy’s healing journey; it shows readers how to start their own journey to healing.

First stop in the book tour: the Tierra Santa Healing House at the famed FAENA hotel in Miami on December 12th. At 7 pm, the evening starts with Elixirs and Cocktails followed by an energy update for the upcoming year, a Q+A hosted by Jenny Ponce of Miami Lit and Eugene Gant, and a closing meditation by Augustina Caminos. 

The Saturn Diaries is deemed by literary powerhouse Kirkus Reviews “A funny, confessional remembrance of finding redefinition in the cards,” and has already hit #1 in Occult and #4 in LGBTQ+ Memoirs on Amazon in presale.

A scrappy rebel from rural Pennsylvania, Rebecca Szymczak – aka Cardsy B, built the quintessential Manhattan life she always dreamed of consisting of high-level fashion jobs, celebrity friends and her own lingerie line. That was until the astrological transit known as Saturn’s Return stripped away her self-identity, career, marriage and security. Beneath the glossy, Instagramable surface loomed a battle with depression, anxiety and substance abuse she had to overcome. Following a harrowing dark night of the soul, she began to heal by revisiting her childhood hobby of pulling Tarot cards and in doing so, reconnected with her intuition. That’s when her life took her in an unexpected and magical turn.

Each chapter in this genre-bending memoir/spellbook concludes with a spell, elixir, or ritual that Cardsy B created throughout her healing journey. The Saturn Diaries is a hilarious chronicle of discovery and remembrance, perfect for diving into intuition this holiday season or as a gift for anyone needing to reclaim their inner magic.

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Author Constance Glickman’s New Book ‘Darby the Polka Dot Dinosaur’ Brings to Children an Imaginary Friend, Darby, the Polka Dot Dinosaur, Who Makes Every Day Magical

Author Constance Glickman’s New Book ‘Darby the Polka Dot Dinosaur’ Brings to Children an Imaginary Friend, Darby, the Polka Dot Dinosaur, Who Makes Every Day MagicalRecent release “Darby the Polka Dot Dinosaur” from Newman Springs Publishing author Constance Glickman introduces Darby, who can turn the color of love, catch vanilla cookie fish from the sky and sing catchy songs, as the answer to a birthday wish made to the mythical pink horse.

VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. – December 9, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Constance Glickman, who is an educator, writer, and artist, has completed her new book “Darby the Polka Dot Dinosaur”: a delightful children’s story about a polka dot dinosaur who makes everyday adventures magical.

In this charming story about a child and his imaginary friend, a polka-dotted dinosaur named Darby, author Constance Glickman uses her award-winning literary talent to give life to the creative imagination of all children. Glickman illustrated this book with whimsical watercolors of the magical things that children might fantasize about to create adventures in their minds. Several pieces of her art have been featured in art shows. The author believes that children and adults alike can share and enjoy this fantasy together.

Glickman writes, “This is a story about my pet dinosaur, Darby. He lives inside my clothes closet. He has polka dots. I think he looks a little like my pajamas. He thinks he looks big and fierce.”

She continues, “I don’t know how he got into my closet. One day when I opened the door, he was there.”

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Constance Glickman’s fun and happy tale follows Darby and his buddy as they welcome playmates to share the fun of hide and seek, singing and dancing to the “hotch, hotcha, ho, haha,” and catching snowflakes on their tongues. Darby and his buddy share the same birthday. His buddy will be five and he will be a million. They have a party. The pink horse returns to grant their birthday wishes. At the end of the book is a special page for readers to make their own wishes. The pink horse grants Darby and his buddy the gift of sharing another year.

Readers who wish to experience this original work can purchase “Darby the Polka Dot Dinosaur” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.

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Author Ram Malik’s New Book ‘Life of a Soul: Under the Shadow of Gita’ is a Compelling Spiritual Work That Shares the Author’s Learnings From 20 Years of Experience

Author Ram Malik’s New Book ‘Life of a Soul: Under the Shadow of Gita’ is a Compelling Spiritual Work That Shares the Author’s Learnings From 20 Years of ExperienceRecent release “Life of a Soul: Under the Shadow of Gita” from Newman Springs Publishing author Ram Malik is an engaging work that shares a message of spiritual health as lovingly, compassionately, sensitively, courageously, and completely as possible with the ultimate hope of helping the readers through their journey of life.

PLEASANTON, Calif. – December 9, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Ram Malik, a retired mechanical engineer who spent decades working in the defense and IT industry, has completed his new book “Life of a Soul: Under the Shadow of Gita”: a fascinating work that allows readers to deepen their understanding of their connection to God through exploring their spiritual health. 

Upon retirement, the author renewed his studies in Karma yoga and devoted his time to the service to humanity by studying and lecturing on the spiritual philosophies of Bhagwat Gita. Through his personal and interpersonal experiences, the author has gained insight into the needs of the human soul, its origin, its likes and dislikes, and why it decided to land in a human body, and what is its final resting place.

Author Ram Malik writes, “This book is all about the human soul, its source, its presence, its journey, its nature, its desires and its connection with God, and its support system and its destination. Why and where the soul comes from, why and how does it decide to enter a human body. Sages say “soul is God miniaturized”; if so, what are the similarities between human soul and Supreme soul? What does the soul want? Thinkers say that soul wants nothing as Soul consciousness is only to experience the Divine. Soul is proof that God is a source of all humans and the universe and to know Him is to know all.” 

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Ram Malik’s intriguing work is designed to assist readers seeking to become closer to God. 

Readers who wish to experience this original work can purchase “Life of a Soul: Under the Shadow of Gita” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.

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Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.

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