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Loving Brew Coffee launches as a specialty coffee roaster offering the freshest, small-batch, single-origin coffee from the finest coffee-growing regions around the world. Loving Brew Coffee’s main goal is to help fund no-kill programs and euthanization alternatives in order to find homes for hard-to-place animals, such as those with birth abnormalities, missing limbs, or who have simply grown old. $1 per bag of coffee sold will be donated to help no-kill animal shelters save lives and provide safe and loving environments for “difficult to place” animals.

“I got invested in these programs because of our coffee roaster mascot, Louie, who was born with a birth abnormality” said Tom Thompson, founder of Loving Brew Coffee.

Launching July 28, 2022, Loving Brew Coffee will offer the finest, single origin, roast-to-order, specialty coffee available, and every sale will help animals in need. For more information, please visit: www.lovingbrewcoffee.com.

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Figue and Tuluminati announced today a limited-edition capsule collection of iconic hats. The collection features a series of unique hats embodying the adventurous spirit of Figue with the unique styling and craftsmanship of Tuluminati.

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CEO and Creative Director Liz Lange said "when I had the chance to collaborate with Tuluminati, I immediately jumped on it. Tuluminati's style, quality, and brand are a perfect complement to Figue, and I couldn't be more excited by our collection."

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The collection features three hats, the Katuk Palm Hat -- handcrafted from 100% fine palm leaf, the Katuk is adorned with a braided cotton band interlaced with jute fabric and a handstitched logo of the Figue Serpents. The Puka Suede Hat blends shells and suede for a fiercely independent style. Hand-selected Cowrie shells stitched across a jute fabric band accentuate a subtle, 100% suede construction. Embossed with the Figue Serpents on the crown, the Puka Suede Hat comes together to create the perfect accessory for poolside parties or Pacific panoramas. The Soga Suede Hat makes an unforgettable statement. Crafted from 100% white suede, and embossed with the Figue Serpents, the Soga is a hat dedicated to detail. Embellished in an array of avian accessories, the Soga Suede Hat tucks white peacock, ostrich, goose, and silver pheasant feathers behind a cotton rope band adorned with a golden safety pin. With a luxurious look and legendary style, the Soga Suede Hat is a symbol of timeless taste.

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The collaboration embodies the shared love and respect for local artisans and craftsmanship that have been at the core of Figue and a continuous source of inspiration for the past decade.

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Local author Claudette Milner will be hosting a promotional tour for her book series, Forgiven of Our Transgressions. The tour will feature several stops throughout Kentucky, and will adhere to the following schedule for the month of August:

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• August 6, 2:00 PM - ShopJLeee popup shop 
(6210 Shepherdsville Road, Louisville)
• August 7, 10:00 AM - Black Paperback:  A Book Fair Supporting Black Writers
 (2120 Rundill Road, Louisville)
  
• August 19–20, 6:00 PM - Newburg Days
• August 28, 5:00 PM - Jazz in Central Park
 (1340 South 4th Street, Louisville)

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Milner will be at all four events and will be offering special pricing on all her books, including the Children of Plains Estates series, and other novellas and workbooks.

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For more information about Claudette Milner, visit: www.claudettemilner.com.

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The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) Chief Executive Officer Gordon L. Gillette announced his retirement to the ELCHC Board of Directors on Monday, August 1, 2022. After four years of dedicated service as the CEO of the ELCHC and more than three decades at TECO, Gillette plans to enjoy his retirement.

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Gillette said, "I came to the Coalition after retiring with 36 years of service from TECO, where much of my non-profit volunteer work had been in education. It has been my distinct pleasure to work with a strong leadership team to serve the families and children of Hillsborough County. With 90% of brain development occurring before age 5, this work is of paramount importance for every child. We have made great progress in early learning in our County, and I am proud to have led the Coalition during this time."

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Under Gillette's leadership, the Coalition reduced the waitlist from several thousand to zero, decreasing the time families wait for services, created new local programming aimed at preparing children for kindergarten. He led the Coalition during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping child care business owners stay in business, including raising rates four times to increase the amount per child received by child care programs participating in the School Readiness program. Gillette is also credited with bringing INCENTIVE$ to the Coalition, resulting in more than $1MM in wage supplements to early education teachers in the County.

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Integrity Laboratories, LLC, a leading healthcare technology organization offering real-time diagnostics for modern infectious disease management, today announced it is launching monkeypox virus tests, now available for immediate order by clinicians. 

According to the Center for Disease Control, the monkeypox virus can be spread via direct, skin-to-skin contact, as well as respiratory secretions. The possibility of transmission from those who have yet to display symptoms is still unknown; therefore, timely and accurate testing remains critical.

The service will be available on August 1st, 2022 to customers across the United States and will include test results that are available within 24-48 hours.

“We are pleased to lead the infectious diseases field once again in the timely validation and availability of this addition to the LesionDx™ menu, using our laboratory-developed testing algorithm,” said Christian Clevenger, CEO of Integrity Laboratories. 

For more information, please visit: www.integritylaboratories.com.

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ClickCallSell, a home service marketing company for the exceptional entrepreneur, today announced it is launching a website design service, aimed at helping home service business owners get more leads through conversion-driven web design.

The service will be available on August 1, 2022 to customers across the United States and will include website design, Google Ads management, Facebook Ads management, and SEO.

“We are excited to offer these services to the home services industry because when I owned my home service business, they helped me tremendously,” said Jeremiah Green, brand manager of ClickCallSell.

For more information, please visit: www.clickcallsell.com.

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The Tech Armory, a California-based computer parts supplier launches its online store. Customers will now be able to shop for quality computer parts and accessories with affordable payment plans and competitive prices. The Tech Armory also offers free shipping on most orders and a generous 30 day return policy.



“Most sellers require high credit for payment plans or don't offer any at all; I started The Tech Armory to bring the parts everyone wants with affordable payment plans. We also offer competitive prices and run frequent sales on a wide range of products, including fully pre-built gaming computers and laptops,” said Clifford Simpkins, the founder of The Tech Armory.



Visit The Tech Armory at www.trecharmoryshop.com to browse and shop for computer parts and accessories, including keyboards, mice, and mouse pads, headphones, CPU, GPU, motherboards, cases, power supplies, and pre-built gaming computers.

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Jonathan Bodnar of HUSL NFT is excited to offer an escape from the 9-5 lifestyle with HUSL NFTs. The project features 5,000 fully-developed, automated, online businesses wrapped and sold as NFTs! HUSL's main goal is for each business to yield ongoing residual income for thousands of people.

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Driven by a passion to have a positive impact on the world, Jonathan wants to make financial freedom a reality with HUSL. This is why each NFT will give you access to a business management dashboard that will allow you to allocate & pay for ad spends, manage customer relations, grow your SEO and organic marketing, and purchase done-for-you services for your new company.

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Each business also comes with essential ingredients to success such as: a pre-made brand, carefully-curated marketing materials, and ready-to-go ads hand-crafted by Apollo Eleven's growth experts. The user experience is designed to be simple & seamless for each NFT owner.

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To fund the vision, HUSL is releasing 1,000 Founders Cards minted as NFTs. Each Founders Card will be eligible to collect staking rewards generated from transactions within the HUSL Ecosystem; including NFT sales, managed ad spends and revenue from the 5,000 businesses. Founders Cards come with day one perks like a business academy, automatic whitelist, and a dollar-for-dollar discount off minting one of the 5,000 businesses!

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To prove the value of what we're offering the HUSL community, we are going to grow one of the 5,000 businesses to $10,000 in recurring monthly revenue, in front of the entire Discord community, using the same tools and resources that will be available to you after mint. Then, we're just going to give it away. Check out #business-giveaway in HUSL's discord for more info!

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These businesses will be built to help individuals find freedom, provide for their families, and help those around them all at once!  HUSL works to transform clients' lives from that of a 9-5 to a life of freedom and positive social impact. We believe that the best way to find wealth is to give it.

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Today, Wines 'Til Sold Out (WTSO) debuts a new kind of wine club subscription, the WTSO Monthly Subscription experience. In the monthly shipments, wine enthusiasts of all levels are invited to sip on 2-3 premium selections that are meticulously chosen. It highlights some rare, luxurious wines from around the world and their stories — all at a discount price that WTSO is known for providing to customers. Each set is available at the low rate of $99.99 per month. Included in the subscription service is a live virtual class, where members are encouraged to be interactive with professionals and among the community. On top of that, there's expected to be many more exclusive events for this group.

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The series to kick off the launch is a duo of Brunello. This popular Italian wine is a favorite with its 2 year minimum oak-aging process bringing out the best of the cherry flavors and a layered finish. The release of Brunellos, after a mandatory five-year period from the harvest, keeps fans anticipating each new vintage from the Tuscan vineyards. All members who subscribe during the first month will receive a limited-edition gift box. The special offer is valued over $200 and contains deluxe gifts from WTSO's partners such as Repour Wine Savers and Gabriel-Glas.

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"WTSO has a reputation of sourcing wines that meet high standards and making them widely available to consumers across the country. Our customers have expressed interest in learning the true value of wines they're drinking. We're listening because I think it's important to know and understand how they're made, the terroir, and differences in quality. This new membership extends our mission of providing accessibility to purchase and learn the narratives of all these fine wines. It makes drinking them that much more special," says Joe Arking, Co-Founder and CEO of Wines 'Til Sold Out.

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The WTSO Monthly Subscription comes from a history of curated wine experiences that the company has developed and transformed over the years. In 2016, they introduced Weekly Tasting sets handpicked by wine partners from around the country. Together with these industry experts, they brought wine education directly to the customer through a robust YouTube channel. During the height of the pandemic of 2020, the company launched WTSO Live to bring the community together via Zoom through these curated sets. With the rise of video conferencing, this new virtual format greatly expanded the reach and convenience of the educational series.

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Running off the success of WTSO Live, the new signature tasting series takes it all to the next level. Each month provides a unique opportunity to bring the labels to life. The subscription offers an easier way to gain access into the wonderful world of wine. For instance, WTSO Monthly Subscription events hope to offer direct connection and conversations with the winemakers themselves, as well as other industry professionals. In addition, there's direct access to the company's in-house wine expert for further recommendations.

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Current host, Marc Supsic, is a professional certified by institutions like the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and UC Davis California. He says, "I'm excited to be directly engaged with the wine community that WTSO built. We're going to spend time with some fantastic wines that are not readily available unless you subscribe to a specific winery. The WTSO Monthly Subscription provides more access to those same prestigious brands with less fees. They're really special wines, and I'm glad to be a part of this new journey."

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After the inaugural Brunello set, the series is slated to feature wines that will pair perfectly with seasonal holiday plans. Subscribers can be prepared to welcome Autumn with Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne, and Burgundy wines.

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For more information and to view a special introductory offer for the first shipment, visit wtso.com/wine-subscription. Learn more by following WTSO on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Now available from Marena Maternity™ is the innovative new Bump & Back Support Belt for expectant mothers. True to its name, the product will provide stability for both the belly and back, as well as the pelvis, while keeping the skin cool and comfortable with Marena's proprietary SKINRICH™ fabric containing known skin moisturizers rosehip and sweet almond oil.

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A pliable foam insert helps transfer pressure away from the belly and back and stabilizes the lower abdomen so pregnant mothers can avoid a swaying back, maintain better posture, and feel supported as their bellies grow. The belt also cradles the belly, reducing the heavy feeling by holding it in one position and preventing it from moving side-to-side, which can help reduce fatigue. A hook-&-loop front closure allows for up to five inches of belly growth.

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The support belt's launch coincides with a recent survey conducted by Marena Maternity™, which found that a heavy belly and an aching back are among the top complaints by pregnant moms.

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"We reached out to more than 3,000 moms and discovered that back pain and a heavy belly are considered the most challenging physical aspects of pregnancy, preceded only by overall fatigue," said Colin Marafko, The Marena Group's chief marketing and e-commerce officer. "These findings validate the necessity for a product like our Bump & Back Support Belt that helps ease the discomforts of pregnancy in the areas moms need it the most."

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The Bump & Back Support Belt is the latest product in The Marena Group's newly launched Marena Maternity™ line of pregnancy and post-pregnancy compression and support garments for new and expecting moms. Each of the products will feature the same science-backed, innovative designs as Marena's post-surgical, shapewear and activewear lines, and targets common concerns associated with pregnancy and childbirth including back pain, belly support, and cesarean section recovery. Additionally, users will benefit from posture improvement, skin smoothing, and silhouette shaping. Based in Atlanta, Marena is a global leader in the manufacturing of medical-grade compression and shapewear with more than 28 years of expertise in the industry.

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The Marena Maternity™ line currently includes 10 new products to create a complete buying journey for moms – the Bump and Back Support Belt, plus shapers for both natural and cesarean births, maternity leggings, camis, bras and binders.

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"Marena's nearly 30 years of experience creating medical-grade compression garments for post-surgical recovery has earned the trust and respect of surgeons across the globe," said Linda Burhance, chief product officer.  "The bodies of new mothers can also benefit from that same science, which is why we have applied our knowledge to a product line that supports, provides comfort, and assists with recovery at every stage of pregnancy and after delivery. Our garments are not only backed by expertise and innovation, but they help women feel and look their best during this remarkable stage of their life."

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Products are available on Marena.com, Amazon, other e-tailers, and through hospitals and international distributors.

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Modern hip-hop music is incredibly diverse. Over the past few decades, the music industry has seen international figures like Drake, Stormzy, and many in between put their international hometowns on the map and infiltrate the US market to dominate the charts. While the rise of English-speaking European hip-hop has certainly grown, one country has yet to break that barrier: The Netherlands. Despite the fact that most Dutch urban artists embrace the English language in their music, there is still a massive gap between Holland-based talent and the mainstream US market. Two professional athletes, who have both had immense success in music, are on a mission to change that – and the face of urban hip-hop across on both sides of the pond.

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When world-renowned soccer player Ryan Babel founded Underrated Music Group (UMG) BV (Holland) in 2013, he found great success in releasing music with Holland-based hip-hop artists, but quickly realized that no real urban music artist had successfully crossed over into the US market. Committed to bridging that gap, Ryan partnered with former professional basketball player and successful music label owner Michael Gomez to launch Underrated Music Group USA. In an industry dominated by White-run urban labels, Ryan and Michael created a powerhouse music group that is 100% Black-owned and run, and is poised to change the face of music as we know it.

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"Everything we do is a show of respect. How we show up, how we treat our artists, and most importantly how can we give them every tool to succeed." – Ryan Babel

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Both Ryan and Michael have achieved unprecedented success in their careers as athletes, music label owners, managers, promoters, and artists. Together, they hold unparalleled combined experience within the music and creative industries. The duo has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Chris Brown, T.I., Usher, G-Eazy, Marc E. Bassy, Timbaland, Dem Jointz, and many more.

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"I have learned from some of the greatest to ever do it – Jean Nelson, Gee Roberson, Al Branch, Cortez Bryant, Ray Daniels and more. The one thing they always taught me is to find a star, see who sticks out like a sore thumb." – Michael Gomez

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Underrated Music Group USA is proud to announce its expansion to the United States, as they look to put Holland-based artists on the map and inspire a new generation of music with grit, determination, and unmatched work ethic.

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"No shortcuts at UMG. We are trying to develop the best artists in the world. If you are a creative and need a place to cultivate your talent, find us here at UMG." – Ryan Babel

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Through proof of concept, dedication to the craft and unwavering commitment to bridging a gap in the urban music industry, UMG's purpose-driven vision has come to fruition. UMG is thrilled to introduce their next Hip-Hop Urban crossover superstar, T. Goodwin to the American market in 2022.

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To learn more about Underrated Music Group, please visit: http://underratedmg.com

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Gregory K. Mohr's new book Real Freedom: Why Franchises are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Used For Building Wealth is now available on Amazon. This Wall Street Journal bestseller is an essential guide that provides readers with all the information they need to make an informed decision about franchising as a way to build wealth. With topics ranging from the different types of franchises available to how SBA loans can be used for financing, this book has everything aspiring franchisees need to get started on their path to success.

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Time is a precious commodity. Everyone has the same time in the day, but some never seem to have enough time to get everything done. Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to get more done in less time? Gregory K. Mohr has figured out how to do just that. In his book, he shares his methods for increasing productivity and achieving success. He shows readers the types of franchises, the pros and cons of the services industry, horizontal vs. vertical growth, and much more. Mohr has a proven record of success with over 200 clients who've learned his methods.

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Mohr began his working life in the restaurant industry. He first came into contact with franchising when he worked at a fast-food restaurant chain straight out of high school. He later managed a twenty-four-hour chain restaurant before earning degrees in electrical engineering and physics and becoming an engineer.

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Mohr had always been interested in business, and he knew that he wanted to be his own boss someday. However, he never imagined that it would happen the way it did. After working in the corporate world for fifteen years, Greg was laid off from his job in the semiconductor industry. While this was initially a difficult experience, Greg saw it as an opportunity to finally pursue his dream of owning his own business. With the help of a franchise consultant, he found a great fit for his goals and criteria and never looked back. Today, Greg is the proud owner of a successful franchise business, and he loves being able to share his passion with others.

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His experience in the restaurant industry has been invaluable in his current role as a franchise consultant. In particular, it has given him a deep understanding of the day-to-day challenges faced by franchisees and how to overcome them. The former corporate ladder climber and best-selling author was named the 2019 Franchise Consultant of the year at the #1 franchise consulting company in the U.S. As a result, he is uniquely positioned to help franchisees succeed in their businesses.

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Mohr also hosts the Franchise Maven podcast, which is all about franchising, becoming a franchise and growing a business. On the podcast, Mohr educates people about franchising and helps them to decide whether or not it is right for them. He does this by providing information and resources to help them make an informed decision. For Mohr, it is all about helping people to achieve their business goals, whatever those may be.

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"I believe jobs are tools to help us live happy, fulfilled lives. That's why I help entrepreneurs and corporate holdouts create wealth, financial freedom and security through franchising," Mohr said.

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Real Freedom: Why Franchises Are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Used For Building Wealth is now available on Amazon.

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CaliforniaListings.com, the industry's trusted one-stop daily resource for all things Golden State real estate, is proud to announce the launch of California Listings Magazine. Flip through all the pages to discover California's top agents featured by neighborhood expertise, the latest luxury property listings throughout the state, and exclusive editorial content delivered every two weeks at www.californialistings.com/magazine.

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From the mountains of Tahoe and the beautiful Bay Area to coastal cool Santa Barbara and luxurious Beverly Hills, the Golden State has every style of home for every type of lifestyle. But with so many real estate options and thousands of agents and brokers in California, deciding where to look and who to work with can be a daunting task.

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That's where California Listings Magazine and website come in!

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California Listings Magazine is the latest extension of our digital platform, showcasing the top real estate agents—and their listings—in each market territory in the state. CaliforniaListings.com is not only reinventing how buyers shop for homes, but also how they shop for agents, featuring only the best market territory experts.

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Averaging more than 2+ million monthly impressions and more than 95,000+ unique visitors per month (as of July 31, 2022), readers have quickly found CaliforniaListings.com to be their trusted source for real real estate news. And because great real estate isn't limited to Southern California, CaliforniaListings.com expanded to include CaliforniaListings.com/NorCal earlier this year. Here, consumers will find daily news and data curated for Northern California home shoppers, as well as the top NorCal agents—and their listings—from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, Sacramento to Lake Tahoe and everywhere in between!

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For more information on expert qualification criteria and advertising opportunities for all California Listings products, e-mail at hello@californialistings.com

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On August 4th, Newark NJ native, Lisa Durden, social justice journalist, award-winning filmmaker, content creator and multi-hyphenate media maker will be honored during the Women in Media-Newark's (WIM-N) 13th annual Women's International Film Festival, for her tireless commitment to giving a voice to the underserved and overlooked in our community. Lisa Durden is the founder of Lisa Durden Unlimited Productions, a multi-media company, specializing in developing content for film, television, streaming and live audiences, with a focus on telling compelling stories. She recently earned her Master In Fine Arts degree in Social Documentary film, from New York's School Of Visual Arts, with her sights set on teaching the next generation of media-makers.

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Lisa is also a national media contributor, committed to shaping narratives that speak to the diversity of underserved communities, not just the trauma. Lisa is well known as a brilliantly outspoken social justice journalist, thought leader, and the voice of the people, whether she's producing award-winning films about issues that matter to the Black community, or seen as a contributor on such elevated, national platforms as - Revolt TV's 'Revolt Black News;' Fox Soul's 'Being Black With Tammi Mac;' CBS' The Dr. Oz Show; #APlusPanel Contributor on #TheOpinionZone for the former Chasing News Series on the My9 Network; and 'The African American Leadership Forum,' to name a few.

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Lisa has committed her life's work, to holding those in power accountable for highlighting varied perspectives and experiences within the Black community. Whether it is a story about a new dynamic Black mayor of a big city with a bright political future, like then-mayor Cory Booker, where Lisa served as Associate Producer of the Peabody award-winning, Prime-Time Emmy and NAACP Image award nominated, Sundance Channel's, docu-series, Brick City 1, or Director of the powerful short documentary, Girls Matter, that highlights young girls in a positive light, which also WON Best Animation at the Tokyo International Short Film Festival '21 - for it is her belief, representation matters!

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As WINNER of the 2021 Lightbeam TV National Pitch Competition at the African American Women In Cinema International Film Festival, Lisa is currently leading the production of 'Blind Divas,' the highly anticipated documentary that explores the lives of Krystle Allen and Naquela Wright-Prevoe, two Black women, entrepreneurs, determined to challenge the stigmas and stereotypes about the blindness community.

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"This has been an exciting year for me. One of hard work, perseverance and impact. It is always an honor to be recognized by my hometown for my work, passion and commitment. I have spent my entire career ensuring that the power in our truth, in our communities, gets told from concept to execution!"

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The award program will take place Thursday, August 4, 2022 at ODR Studios located at 89 Madison street, Newark, NJ at 4pm.

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Since 2020, the family of Joaquin "Guac" Oliver has thrown a lively birthday party for him, dubbed "Guacathon," riffing on Joaquin's nickname "Guac" and making it an annual tradition following Joaquin's assassination at the Parkland, FL school shooting.

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Joaquin's parents Manuel and Patricia Oliver, vocal advocates of creative activism and youth empowerment toward common sense gun laws, want more young people to experience the party and celebrate Joaquin's birthday and life—and to make a positive impact on their world. To do this, they and the organization they founded, Change the Ref, have enlisted the leading metaverse development studio MELON to bring Guacathon to Roblox on August 4, 2022.

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On August 4, Joaquin's 22nd birthday, a celebration will take place in the Guacathon experience. An in-person, exclusive event will accompany this day's celebrations in New York City, with invitees that are close friends and allies to Patricia and Manuel Oliver, who have been invited to this gathering to commemorate the life and continued legacy and activism of their son.

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Guacathon will unfold as a virtual urban festival, packed with people listening to music, interacting with art, and shooting hoops. Fiercely independent Miami-raised MC Denzel Curry will perform on the mainstage, bringing songs from his most recent album, the critically-acclaimed Melt My Eyez See Your Future, as well as his storied catalog to the stage. Curry has worked closely with some of the most exciting names in music, from rap titans like Ross Ross and T-Pain, to idiosyncratic bass maestro Thundercat and legendary producer Robert Glasper, among others. He has recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert and performed show stopping freestyles for Funk Flex and LA Leakers. 2022 has seen Denzel Curry cement himself as one of the most vital names in rap after a decade-long ascent from underground icon.

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"There's been a lot of misuse of guns in the United States that claim the lives of many, I've lost a lot of friends and family members to gun violence," remarks Curry. "Today isn't a sad day for the family of Joaquin…today is a day we celebrate the life of Joaquin to the fullest to show his legacy will never be forgotten and that we have brighter days yet to come."

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Around the virtual block party, Roblox community members will be able to view a new portrait of Joaquin, created by underground legendary artist and viral phenom Shepard Fairey, whose ubiquitous OBEY campaign and Obama HOPE poster designs impacted and moved millions. In addition, Fairey's work has been exhibited in museums such as MOMA and the Victoria and Albert. This is Fairey's first interactive public art project on Roblox.

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"I've seen how art can shift the conversation and bring us together in politically and culturally meaningful ways," notes Fairey. "I'm eager to watch this same thing unfold in the metaverse and to see if we can start a new conversation around gun safety and violence that's led by the young people too often impacted by it."

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Along with performances and participatory art experiences, Guacathon will also feature custom minigames reflecting Joaquin's loves, including street art and basketball. Paint Zone lets visitors grab a virtual spray paint can and compete in a race to tag as many areas and earn as many points as possible. Hoop Jam challenges sports fans to beat the clock and make increasingly difficult shots. In both minigames competitors earn tokens that can be used to unlock virtual merch that commemorates the event, including a Roblox version of Guac's guitar and a special Guac jersey. All proceeds from these sales go to Change the Ref. In addition, Shepard Fairey and Denzel Curry will offer several special virtual items, with half the proceeds from the sale of these items going to Change the Ref.

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In celebrating Joaquin's life, the Olivers want to highlight the role young people can play in speaking up and supporting meaningful change in their communities. "We're not having a moment of silence. We're having a party," explains Joaquin's mother Patricia. "I'm grateful for the metaverse, for having a place where my son can help people connect and share his life. I want his peers to enjoy a party in his honor and make friends with his metaverse self."

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Most importantly, Joaquin will appear as an avatar at his family's request throughout the experience, serving as an inspiration for the festivities. It reflects Change the Ref's belief that we can shift our relationship to gun violence and safety through positive, artful work together. This metaverse edition of Guacathon continues several years of tech-forward, celebrity-hosted virtual events on platforms like Facebook Live and Twitch, all of which reflected this commitment to creative activism and youth empowerment.

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"It's an honor to work with the Oliver family and bring Joaquin to the metaverse. Manuel and Patricia's strength and love for life is an inspiration that has driven this project," notes Josh Neuman, co-founder and co-CEO of MELON. "We hope that Guacathon moves young people through this celebration, and that they can feel the passion of this special family and the community they have built around them."

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Guacathon opens on August 4, 2022. Denzel Curry's premier performance takes place at 3pm PST on Friday, August 5 and he will repeat an encore performance every hour until 11pm PST on August 7.

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Today, family-owned Bush's Beans announced that its Foodservice Team has partnered up with Version1, a professional gaming and esports entertainment company, and GENYOUth, a national non-profit organization which creates healthier school communities and battles youth food insecurity, to host an invitational collegiate Rocket League Tournament during Hunger Action Month this September.

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Since 1908, Bush's Beans has been passionate about serving the community and finding opportunities to give back. Through this new partnership and upcoming tournament with Version1 and GENYOUth, Bush's Foodservice Team will look to raise awareness of the student hunger issue among Gen Z, a generation which is passionate about expressing themselves, global causes and doing well by doing good.

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"Student hunger is a serious issue," said Ken Oakley, Senior Brand Manager of Bush's. "As a food supplier, it is very close to our hearts and an issue we believe that we can positively impact."

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"Connecting with the Gen Z audience through this partnership will help us mobilize more of the support we all need to make a greater impact on the cause, help solve hunger and reduce food nutrition issues," Oakley added.

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"30 million students rely on school nutrition programs for a significant portion of their daily nutrition, and for many it's the only source of good nutrition that they receive on some days. With rising food costs, supply chain issues, labor shortages and the elimination of COVID-era waivers, school nutrition programs will continue to be in financial peril and children may go hungry," said Ann Marie Krautheim, registered dietitian and CEO of GENYOUth. "We are proud to be a part of this purpose-driven partnership with Bush's and Version1 to engage the Gen Z and esports communities to end student hunger."

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Version1 will host the Rocket League tournament on Twitch and is targeting top collegiate esports teams to compete. While the Rocket League teams and players will compete remotely, all the action will be live-streamed in real-time with event hosts and casters.

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Leading up to and during the one-day tournament, Bush's, Version1 and GENYOUth will cultivate meaningful experiences to inform, engage and connect with audiences about student hunger issues, in addition to a variety of unique content offerings featuring Version1's content creators and professional players. The event and initiative will be further amplified through various multimedia content offerings, the inclusion in various collegiate Rocket League streams, and Version1 broadcast and social media assets. Version1 and Bush's expects to announce the schools that will be invited to participate in the tournament in the coming weeks.

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"It is clear Bush's Beans is interested in authentically engaging young people in its pursuit to support GENYOUth's efforts to end student hunger," said Brett Diamond, chief operating officer at Version1. "Rocket League is a high-energy game that attracts all types of fans, but it's hard to find a more engaged audience in esports than students and college-age fans. We anticipate this tournament will help Bush's and GENYOUth realize a new, authentic way to engage with its Gen Z audiences."

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For more information on the partnership between Bush's® Beans, Version1 and GENYOUth and the upcoming 2022 Invitational Rocket League Tournament, please visit bushbeans.com/fightyouthhunger or for more information on GENYOUth or to make a donation, visit www.genyouthnow.org/donate.

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The launch of a new wealth management firm, WealthVisory℠, was announced today by its four principals. WealthVisory is a merger of three successful Texas-based financial advising firms, Waits Financial Group, Source Rock Capital Management, and Lollis Financial Advisors. WealthVisory brings together its leaders' extensive experience and complementary skills and credentials to offer a deep bench of talents and services in integrated financial planning and investment portfolio management.

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WealthVisory will guide continuing and new wealth management clients through its proprietary financial planning process, the SmartMethod℠. Developed by WealthVisory's principals based on their combined decades of professional expertise, the SmartMethod integrates wealth management with risk and debt management, income and tax planning, estate planning, and philanthropy. It is designed to continually monitor and adjust for critical life, market and financial events as they occur, keeping individuals and families financially secure and on track to reach their financial planning goals.

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WealthVisory's founding team brings together two CFP® professionals, three AIF® designated advisors, a CWS® professional, and a CEFEX Analyst® expert on 401K advising. This expanded team expertise serves clients with customized, comprehensive wealth management services. WealthVisory's leadership will maintain its longstanding affiliation with Prospera Financial Services, an award-winning firm of independent professionals built by advisors, for advisors. Prospera will continue to provide back-office administrative support, technology, trading platforms and compliance for WealthVisory.

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WealthVisory is led by George Lollis, Brian Fees, Casey Waits, and Chris White. Each offered commentary on the new firm:

• "As friends and colleagues, we've long planned and discussed this founding as our next step. The Vision has now become reality, and we're thrilled to bring an elevated level of client experience and added value services to longtime and new clients," said George Lollis.
• "WealthVisory is truly more than the sum of its parts. With deep respect for each other's expertise and professional success, we've built a team to serve our clients, together, in newly expanded ways," said Brian Fees.
• "We're looking forward to bringing the best of our combined experience, with more support for client service and even more investment and planning expertise," noted Casey Waits.
• "Together, as WealthVisory, we can do more. We're very excited to bring the SmartMethod to serve our clients with more personalized, comprehensive planning than ever before," stated Chris White.

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Ashia Fortenberry, owner of local spa Renique U Spa Boutique, has published a new book titled The Business Credit Blueprint. The book is intended to be a step-by-step guide on establishing business credit.

“This beginner’s guide is the key to finally getting on the right track,” said Fortenberry. “I’m thrilled to provide this manual for entrepreneurs all across the world.”

The Business Credit Blueprint will be available on August 5, and includes information on business credit, the startup phase, and establishing net 30 accounts. This book is intended to help entrepreneurs navigate the often-confusing world of business credit with an easy to use, self-guided solution.  

To purchase the book, and for more information, visit: www.reniqueuboutique.com.

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Jeans4you.shop, a leading online retailer specializing in fashionable denim apparel, today announced the launch of its new line of biker jeans, catering to the motorcycle enthusiasts as well as customers who enjoy fashion everywhere. The products will feature wear-resistant and waterproof Kevlar fabric.

The biker jeans will also qualify for the company's 2022 Season Sale, a promotion that offers free international shipping and 10% off on all orders over $100. The deal extends to all of the company's denim products for men and women, including jeans pants, jackets, dresses, overalls, and skirts. The promotion will only be available until September 1st.

“We are thrilled to introduce our new range of biker jeans for men and women online,” said Andrius Lebedevas, owner of Jeans4you.shop.

For more information, please visit: www.jeans4you.shop.

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Joyce Farms, a premier provider of all-natural and heritage breed meat and poultry products, announced today that Ryan Joyce, formerly VP of Finance, and Stuart Joyce, formerly VP of Operations, have assumed the roles of President & CEO and Executive Vice President of Joyce Farms, respectively. Ron Joyce, who has served as President & CEO for the last 40 years, will remain Chairman of the Board and will play an active advisory role with the company moving forward.

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The change comes as part of a succession plan to ensure company longevity and success. "Both of them grew up in the business," says Ron Joyce. "They helped build Joyce Farms into a successful third-generation company. I am proud of them and what they have already accomplished. This will allow Joyce Farms to continue to grow as a family-owned business long into the future."

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Ryan and Stuart represent the third generation of Joyces to lead Joyce Farms since it was founded in 1962 by their grandfather, Alvin Joyce. They follow in the footsteps of their father Ron Joyce, who joined the business in 1971 and spearheaded its growth from a small chicken wholesaler to a multi-species meat and poultry producer specializing in heritage breeds and regenerative farming practices.

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"Ron leaves behind big shoes to fill," said Ryan Joyce, "but thanks to his hard work, we have a strong foundation to build on as we lead Joyce Farms into the future."

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Ryan first joined Joyce Farms in 2008 after graduating from N.C. State University with a degree in Business Management. In 2010, he left the company to attend Wake Forest University, where he earned his JD/MBA, and soon after, passed the NC Bar. Ryan returned to Joyce Farms in 2014 as VP of Finance before assuming his role as President & CEO.

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Executive Vice President Stuart Joyce joined Joyce Farms after graduation from N.C. State University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business Management. He has played an active leadership role in the company, overseeing all poultry operations from the plant and hatchery in Winston-Salem to the grow-out of birds for Joyce Farms' Heritage Poultry line.

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