18th Annual Celebrating Words Festival

May 6, 2023 | Books, Business

Placing quality and culturally relevant books in our community’s hands for free! May 20, 2023, 2-7pm

Cwf Flyer 2023

Cwf Flyer 2023

LOS ANGELES – May 4, 2023 – PRLog — The 18th annual Celebrating Words Festival, back outdoors and in person, will be held on May 20, 2023 from 2-7pm inside the Vaughn G3 Academy campus located at 11200 Herrick Ave. Pacoima, CA 91331

Watch Celebrating Words Festival & importance: https://youtu.be/vBimw5fmv7s

The Celebrating Words Festival book giveaway is intentionally designed to be a literacy resource that supports our community members in becoming active readers and owners of personal libraries. Brand new books will be given away to all ages, in English, Spanish and bilingual print. Books will be available one per person and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Attendees of the Celebrating Words Festival will also find music and art workshops, ancestral knowledge, much needed information on low cost to free community resources, and our newest addition to the festival, the Wellness Zone/Zona de Bienestar; a grounding space for families to engage with plants, the outdoors, yoga, and cooking. There will even be a 25 foot rock climbing wall and of course plenty of great food.

The Celebrating Words Festival provides an accessible, brave, and dynamic space, encouraging creativity and supporting intellectual growth and healing in a vital way that is unique to arts and literacy. This event is family-friendly and for all ages.

This event is a presentation of Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural, whose mission is to transform communities in the Northeast San Fernando Valley and beyond through ancestral knowledge, the arts, literacy and creative engagement. The Celebrating Words Festival aims to be the leading event to put free, quality, and culturally relevant books in our community’s hands.

Thank You to our Sponsors for supporting the vision of Celebrating Words Festival: California Arts Council
Perenchio Foundation, Pacoima Neighborhood Council, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, California Mental Health Services Authority, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

For information on the day’s programming, vendors, arrival and parking details please visit the Celebrating Words Festival Website at https://www.tiachucha.org/celebrating_words_festival.

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Program:
CWF Main Stage 2-7 pm
2:00 pm – Kalpulli Temachtia Quetzalcoatl
2:40 pm – Tia Chucha Founders Trini & Luis
2:50 pm – Tia Chucha’s Guitar Class, @tiachuchas
3:00 pm – Tia Chucha’s Son Jarocho Class, @tiachuchas
3:25 pm – Gail Wronsky, @poetwronsky
3:45 pm – Tough Front, @toughfrontofficial
4:30 pm – Jasmine Alvarado, @jasmnalvarado
5:00 pm – Poco Pocho, @poco_pocho
6:00 pm – Weapons of Mass Creation, @womc714

Educational Programs: (inside the Library)
Black Indian Author Reading and Q&A The Big Read

Art Workshops:
 Making Keychains w/ Jo & Jo
 Paint by Numbers Mural w/ Chicas Peligrosas
 Watercolor with the Ancestors  w/ Polaris
 Hands-on Screenprinting with Cultivarte
 Print That Stuff with Tarjetitas con Amor
 Let’s paper mâché away! w/  Sara Aceves
 Señoras de Joyeria w/ Plaza Comunitaria Sinaloa, @plazacomunitariasinaloa
 Book Cover Dreams with Myisha Arellano
 Paint ‘n Pots w/ Erica Friend, @insomniart
 Healing at Home w/ Mama Honeybee,
 Bookmark it! w/ Creative Kids
 Books y Libros w/ LACMA

From Trauma to Transformation:
 Resource Fair: (Yulissa)
 Helping Hands, @helpinghands_dv
 Child Care Resource Center, @ccrc4kids
 Valley Community Rollers, @valleycommunityrollers
 Climate Resolve, @climateresolve
 L.A. Care, @lacarehealth
 Justice for My Sister, @justice4sister
 Pueblo y Salud, @puebloysalud
 Plaza Comunitaria Sinaloa, @plazacomunitariasinaloa
 Golden Year Insurance, @goldenyearsins
 LA Branch Library,
 New Horizons, @newhorizonssfv
 Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter

Wellness Zone/Zona de Bienestar:
Our newest addition to the festival is this grounding space for families to engage with plants, the outdoors, yoga, and cooking.
 25 ft Rock Climbing Wall
 Free Tree Adoption and Planting Workshops by Tree People, @treepeople_org
 Free Thrift Shop Pop-Up by Girls Build LA, @girlsbuildsylmar
 Latino Outdoors and Pacoima Beautiful Kids,
 Breath, and Senses to Connect with Nature w/ Luz en Yoga, @luzenyoga
 Plant Giveaway w/ Sylmar Horticulture Club
 Green Oasis Outdoor Workshops:

Art Resources:
 Special Edition Art Poster by Montserrat Turqueza (Oaxaca, Mx)
 Special Edition stickers by Soñia Lazo & Litzy Del Valle
 Coloring Book by 818 artists:
 Guadalupe Joaquín, @lupefromthevalley
 Nicole Martinez, @yupnico
 Karina Ceja, @browngrrl.fly
 Victor Diaz, @victortillasart
 Erick Galdamez, @erick_galdamez
 Hannah Cha, @hannahchaart
 Marycruz Flores, @cruzitaarts
 Litzy Del Valle, @chilemorena

Hearts & Hands Mercadito:
 Hola Mijas Bonitas, claudia@holamijasbonitas.com @holamijasbonitas
 Kalli Arte Collective, Kalliartecollective@gmail.com @kalliarte
 Monarcabox, monarcabox@gmail.com @monarcabox
 Chingona Vida , @chingonavida.com @chingonavida
 Vanesa Huerta, janjbeadsbyvivi@gmail.com @Jandjbeadsbyvivi
 Omeyocan, ktlaloc@yahoo.com @omeyocann_arte_sano
 Green Girls, Lenaarellano15@yahoo.com @greengirls818
 Ixoq Arte, cosoriove@gmail.com @ixoq_arte
 Earthy Corazon, earthycorazon@gmail.com @earthycorazon

Comic Book Row:
 Under the Cottonwood Tree graphic novel
 El Muerto comic books
 A LA BRAVA
 La Voz De M.A.Y.O. Tata Rambo

Seventh Annual NC Fine Wines Competition Awards Gala Announces Results

Apr 16, 2023 | Business

 This evening at the Millennium Center in Winston-Salem, the Seventh Annual NC Fine Wines Awards Gala was held with over 200 people in attendance from both industry and the public who love wine. The Gala announces the winners of the toughest wine competition in the country.

The competition requires all wines to be 100% NC Grown and Vinified (made into wine). A labeled state wine is federally required to be at least 75% made from grapes in that state. It isn’t only a blind competition, but mute. Judges are not permitted to discuss the wines before giving a score. Instead they write down their review of the wines giving each one a score. Then, once the scores are collected, they can discuss the flighted wines.

The competition judges are all very highly qualified and active in the wine business. Three are Advanced Level III Somms from the Court of Sommeliers program and three are Advanced Level 4 WSET. And this year, Henk Schuitemaker from the Angus Barn in Raleigh also judged. In 2022, Mr. Schuitemaker was named one of the “8 Star Sommeliers in the Restaurant” by Wine Spectator. All of the judges taste and evaluate all the wines for varietally correct characteristics, such as visual, aroma, taste, finish and overall quality of the wines. Each vineyard will then receive these tasting notes confidentially to help build on their wine making decisions. These notes also provide the vineyards with independent evaluations of their wines.

Several of the judges and teams organizing the event appeared via video segments commenting on their views of how the competition and wines were for 2023. All agreed that 2023 was the best year yet.

Jay Raffaldini, President of the Fine Wines of NC, welcomed the audience and stressed that even though the night “is an event for people to celebrate their hard work and recognize individual wines, it also is a time to recognize the that the vineyards that participate in this competition are committed to quality.” Mr. Raffaldini also thanked many members of the wine community in North Carolina. He had special praise for Dean Mac Bancs and his team from UNC Greensboro’s Bryan School of Business & Economics on their 15+ year commitment to partnering with North Carolina’s wine industry.

Dan McLaughlin, secretary of the organization, spoke about the growth of quality in the NC Fine Wines Competition, noting that when the amount of number of Gold wines exceed the Bronze, you take notice. “This year it was a watershed event. There were 4 Double Gold Medals, a first; 40 Gold Medals; 69 Silver; and 27 Bronze medals awarded. Finally, local wines are getting the recognition they deserve. You don’t have to jet off to the West Coast or overseas for a world class wine experience. It’s right here in North Carolina – all the great taste and no jet lag.

The NC Fine Wines 2023 Competition ShowCase is:

– Best in Show, Best White, Double Gold: Stony Knoll Vineyards – Viognier 2022
– Best Red: Surry Cellars – Tannat Reserve 2019
– Best Hybrid & Double Gold: Roaring River Vineyards – Rock & Roar 2019
– Best Dessert: JOLO Winery & Vineyards – Sweet Vermouth
– Best Sparkling: Marked Tree Vineyard – Bubble Swarm 2021
– Best Rosé: Marked Tree Vineyard – Chloe Rosé 2022
– Showcase & Double Gold: Raffaldini Vineyards – Patrimonio 2019
– Showcase: Sanctuary Vineyards – Pearl (Albarino) 2022
– Showcase & Double Gold: Shelton Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
– Showcase: Raffaldini Vineyards – Grande Riserva 2019
– Showcase: Raffaldini Vineyards – Vermentino Superiore 2022
– Showcase: Shelton Vineyards – Malbec 2021

The Fine Wines of NC organization’s mission is to educate consumers about these 100% locally grown and vinified wines. These wines are able to stand next to any wines produced around the globe. They also have a scholarship for NC students who will attend NC colleges or universities pursuing a wine related career.

For more information on quality wines in North Carolina, visit www.NCFineWines.com. And check out the map of the Fine Wines of North Carolina to plan your next wine trip.

North Carolina Fine Wines Competition
Dan McLaughlin
336.721.1422
www.NCFineWines.com
Fine Wines of NC
934 W. 5th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2520

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HTSC announces 2022 annual results, Proposes final dividend of RMB 0.45 per share

Apr 2, 2023 | Business

HTSC (stock code: 6886.HK ; “the Company”), a leading global financial services provider, is pleased to announce the Company’s annual results for the year ended December 31, 2022.

— Revenue for the year was RMB 46.82 billion
— Profit attributable to shareholders amounted to RMB 11.05 billion
— Total equity attributable to shareholders of the Company grew 11.23% year-on-year to RMB 165.09 billion.
— The Company proposed a final dividend of RMB 0.45 per share

The wealth management business reported a revenue of RMB 23.48 billion and continued to account for the majority of the Company’s total revenue of 50.15%. Revenues from the institutional services business and investment management business were RMB 8.13 billion and RMB 2.27 billion, accounting for 17.37% and 4.85%, respectively, of the Company’s total.

The international business segment posted a record revenue of RMB 9.41 billion despite global economic challenges, growing by 19.28% year-on-year and accounting for 20.10% of the Company’s total. During the year, the Company was ranked second as a sponsor amongst Chinese securities companies in Hong Kong by amount.

HTSC’s US subsidiary AssetMark – a leading US turnkey asset management platform (TAMP), with total assets under management of USD 91.47 billion as of December 31, 2022, continued to provide a stable stream of revenue for the Company’s international business. As of the end of the third quarter 2022, AssetMark’s market share in the US TAMP industry was 11.2%, ranking third in the industry. In addition, Huatai International applied to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore and received a “no-objection” letter from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) in September 2022.

The trading volume of stocks and funds in 2022 amounted to RMB 38.76 trillion, as the Company retained the top spot in the industry. Equity and mixed mutual funds and non-money-market mutual funds sold by HTSC amounted to RMB 122.6 billion and RMB 136.7 billion, respectively, both ranking second in the securities industry. HTSC’s fund advisory service platform had approximately 617,600 users, with the size of authorized assets reaching RMB 13.91 billion. As of the end of 2022, the balance of the margin financing and securities lending business was RMB 112.35 billion, maintaining a market share of 7.29%. “ZhangLe Wealth”, HTSC’s wealth management app, remained the top brokerage app in China with 9.27 million monthly active users in average.

In 2022, the Company completed 81 equity underwriting deals, with principal underwriting for equities amounting to RMB 155.37 billion, ranking fourth in the industry for both the number and volume of transactions. Principal underwriting for bonds amounted to RMB 980.40 billion, as the Company retained the third rank in the industry. The Company advised on nine M&A and restructuring projects that were approved by the CSRC, with a total transaction volume of RMB 165.07 billion, ranking second in the industry for both the number of approved transactions and total transaction volume.

The Company continued to advance its ESG initiatives, taking into consideration the needs of all stakeholders within HTSC’s ecosystem. Last year, the Company received an A rating for ESG from MSCI for the second year in a row, ranking top among Chinese securities companies. In March 2022, the Company, through Huatai Foundation, launched two philanthropic funds totaling RMB 30 million to support rural revitalization and environmental conservation projects, making positive social impact by giving back to the community and promoting sustainable development.

For enquiries, please contact:
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Benny Liu
Tel: +86 10 6567 5056
Linda Pui
Tel: +852 3103 0118
Email: HTSC@citigatedewerogerson.com


Topic: Press release summary

HTSC reports annual revenue of RMB 46.82 billion in 2022

Apr 2, 2023 | Business

HTSC (stock code: 6886.HK ; “the Company”), a leading global financial services provider, is pleased to announce the Company’s annual results for the year ended December 31, 2022.

— Revenue for the year was RMB 46.82 billion
— Profit attributable to shareholders amounted to RMB 11.05 billion
— Total equity attributable to shareholders of the Company grew 11.23% year-on-year to RMB 165.09 billion.
— The Company proposed a final dividend of RMB 0.45 per share

The wealth management business reported a revenue of RMB 23.48 billion and continued to account for the majority of the Company’s total revenue of 50.15%. Revenues from the institutional services business and investment management business were RMB 8.13 billion and RMB 2.27 billion, accounting for 17.37% and 4.85%, respectively, of the Company’s total.

The international business segment posted a record revenue of RMB 9.41 billion despite global economic challenges, growing by 19.28% year-on-year and accounting for 20.10% of the Company’s total. During the year, the Company was ranked second as a sponsor amongst Chinese securities companies in Hong Kong by amount.

HTSC’s US subsidiary AssetMark – a leading US turnkey asset management platform (TAMP), with total assets under management of USD 91.47 billion as of December 31, 2022, continued to provide a stable stream of revenue for the Company’s international business. As of the end of the third quarter 2022, AssetMark’s market share in the US TAMP industry was 11.2%, ranking third in the industry. In addition, Huatai International applied to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore and received a “no-objection” letter from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) in September 2022.

The trading volume of stocks and funds in 2022 amounted to RMB 38.76 trillion, as the Company retained the top spot in the industry. Equity and mixed mutual funds and non-money-market mutual funds sold by HTSC amounted to RMB 122.6 billion and RMB 136.7 billion, respectively, both ranking second in the securities industry. HTSC’s fund advisory service platform had approximately 617,600 users, with the size of authorized assets reaching RMB 13.91 billion. As of the end of 2022, the balance of the margin financing and securities lending business was RMB 112.35 billion, maintaining a market share of 7.29%. “ZhangLe Wealth”, HTSC’s wealth management app, remained the top brokerage app in China with 9.27 million monthly active users in average.

In 2022, the Company completed 81 equity underwriting deals, with principal underwriting for equities amounting to RMB 155.37 billion, ranking fourth in the industry for both the number and volume of transactions. Principal underwriting for bonds amounted to RMB 980.40 billion, as the Company retained the third rank in the industry. The Company advised on nine M&A and restructuring projects that were approved by the CSRC, with a total transaction volume of RMB 165.07 billion, ranking second in the industry for both the number of approved transactions and total transaction volume.

The Company continued to advance its ESG initiatives, taking into consideration the needs of all stakeholders within HTSC’s ecosystem. Last year, the Company received an A rating for ESG from MSCI for the second year in a row, ranking top among Chinese securities companies. In March 2022, the Company, through Huatai Foundation, launched two philanthropic funds totaling RMB 30 million to support rural revitalization and environmental conservation projects, making positive social impact by giving back to the community and promoting sustainable development.

For enquiries, please contact:
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Benny Liu
Tel: +86 10 6567 5056
Linda Pui
Tel: +852 3103 0118
Email: HTSC@citigatedewerogerson.com


Topic: Press release summary

NYLA 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show and ReadersMagnet Book Confab Featured W. Clark Boutwell’s Political Fiction Book

Jan 30, 2023 | Business

W. Clark Boutwells Exiles Escape, the award-winning second novel in the “Old Men and Infidels” series, gives readers a fascinating read.

San Diego, CA, USA – WEBWIRE –

Exiles Escape received the Pinnacle award in sci-fi in 2018 and an honorable mention in Readers Favorite awards for sci-fi in 2018.

Clark Boutwells political fiction book Exiles Escape: Book Two of Old Men and Infidels was successfully exhibited by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the New York Library Association 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show on November 34, 2022, at Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, and at the ReadersMagnet Book Confab on October 2830, 2022, at 72 Warren St., Tribeca, New York.

In Exiles Escape, Malila Chiu, an eighteen-year-old woman, must make a tough ethical decision. Malila and her best friend from childhood both long for the freedom of the frontier to escape the illusions of their culture and the moral muck that has taken root in their birthplace. Eventually, Malila sees the contrast between the lies of her homeland and the facts that Jesse Johnstone, who is both haughty and contradictory, has shown her.

After Malila becomes the Outland Exile, where does she go from there? Just what will she discover about her native land? All the information readers need to know about the political fiction series Old Men and Infidels can be found in Exiles Escape.

Order a copy of W. Clark Boutwells Exiles Escape: Book Two of Old Men and Infidels, available on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Make sure to visit the authors website at https://www.oldmenandinfidels.com/.

Exiles Escape: Book Two of Old Men and Infidels
Author | W. Clark Boutwell
Genre | Political Science Fiction
Publisher | Indigo River Publishing
Published date | February 6, 2018

Author
Born in Chicago and raised outside Philadelphia, Clark, a physician, has taught and practiced intensive care for newborn infants on four continents and eight countries, retiring after more than forty years on the job in 2020. He has been an avid solo hiker, backpacker, and climber since he was a mere lad of eleven. Some of his stories are even true.

He has traveled extensively to Rwanda, Kenya, India, Ecuador, Zambia, and Ghana as a volunteer mission physician.

Outland Exile (iUniverse, Oct 2015), Exiles Escape (Indigo River, Feb 2018), and Malila of the Scorch are the trilogy centering on aging, medical care, drug use, cybernetics, society, and faith in a future dystopian America. A new trilogy is looking for an agent.