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On May 27th, 2022, The Porkie Company Of Wisconsin was acquired by Pork King Good, a quirky and unique pork rind brand with a fanatically loyal customer base, led by Lauren Koston.

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Pork King Good launched in 2018 as a customer of the Porkie Company of Wisconsin and quickly grew into one of the Porkie Company's largest customers with their innovative flavor lineup of Pork Rinds along with their best-selling Pork Rind Crumbs, a zero carb breadcrumb alternative.

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With this acquisition, Pork King Good & The Porkie Company become the only woman-owned pork rind manufacturing business in the country!

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The acquisition of The Porkie Company and its facility will position the team to best support the record-breaking growth of the Pork King Good brand. Pork King Good initially launched online and quickly became a leading brand, shaking up the pork rind world. Recently, the team has begun to focus more on building a strong retail presence with their flavored Pork Rinds, Seasonings, and their top-selling Pork Rind Crumbs.

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"Owning & operating our own manufacturing will really allow us to support our national distribution and retail growth strategy" said Lauren Koston, founder of Pork King Good.

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The team intends to expand its retail business by building strategic partnerships with direct-store-delivery operators and retailers alike. In addition to supporting the growth of the Pork King Good brand, the team is actively pursuing opportunities to partner with retailers to develop private-label programs across multiple categories, including their pork rinds.

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Parker Ranch seeks information and ideas to be considered as part of a potential Request for Proposals (RFP) for lessees to lease, on a long-term basis, approximately 7,600 acres of forested land in the Pa'auhau and Kalopa areas in Hamakua, Island of Hawai'i that are currently leased for a term ending in March 2025. Roughly 4,500 acres of the lands contain densely planted eucalyptus timber (spp. Grandis).

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"We believe the upcoming expiration of the lease on the Pa'auhau lands presents a tremendous opportunity for a broad range of possibilities for the lands. We are excited to explore creative ideas for the highest and best uses of the lands," said Dutch Kuyper, President & CEO of Parker Ranch, Inc. "Sustainability and our strategic priorities of forestry, renewable energy, and food production will be very important to any decisions we make."

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A Request for Information (RFI) will be issued in advance of a potential RFP that may involve a long-term arrangement for the forested lands on a sustainable basis, contributing to Hawai'i Island's economic growth and development, preserving and enhancing the forest resources, and helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. Parties interested in providing information in response to the RFI may contact Zachary Judd, Forestry Manager at jud.z@pri-hi.com. Responders also will have the opportunity to provide feedback on what should be included in the RFP, to meet the needs and interests of potential lessees of the lands.

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Alley Cat Allies president and founder Becky Robinson denounced the classification of cats as an invasive species by the Polish Academy of Sciences Institute of Nature Conservation.

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"Make no mistake - labeling cats as invasive is a preferred first step in a broader strategy of killing them in huge numbers through ghastly cat hunts and poisonings, as Australia, New Zealand and other countries are doing," Robinson said. "But this idea of killing cats will never be accepted by the compassionate society in which we live. The idea that we must kill one species to save another is both scientifically and morally flawed. It will never be effective to kill cats, nor will it be morally acceptable.

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"Leading biologists, climate scientists and environmental watchdogs agree that climate change, habitat destruction and development are the leading causes of species loss, so it is entirely improper to place the blame on cats for problems we have caused.

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"It is perfectly normal for cats to live outside," Robinson added. "Cats have lived alongside us for thousands of years, only coming indoors with us in the last century after the invention of kitty litter. There is no future in which people can exist without cats – they are to stay. The only path forward is through humane, nonlethal programs such as Trap-Neuter-Return, the scientifically proven approach to effectively and humanely address community cat populations."

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The Atlanta Quilt Festival (AQF) announced the lineup for its 14th annual festival scheduled for August 6th – September 2nd at the Southwest Arts Center. The Good Trouble Quilts– Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Congressman John Lewis exhibit headlines the exhibits at the Festival. It will feature a new collection of approximately 25 original art quilts that celebrate the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis.

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Congressman Lewis dedicated his life to obtaining civil rights for all. After being active in the civil rights movement from an early age, he continued his work by representing the 5 District in Georgia until his death. AQF is based in Congressman Lewis's district and he loved quilts, so it is only fitting that the premier of this exceptional exhibit that will add to the permanence of his legacy takes place in his district.

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Quilt Artist Lola Jenkins is the featured Master Quilter for this year's festival. She will lead two master classes in portrait quilts August 19th and August 20th. Both classes are sold out, but Ms. Jenkins will present a trunk show and lecture August 20th at 4 p.m.

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Additional exhibits are the Lives Taken, Lives Remembered exhibit and the annual AQF juried exhibit. The Lives Taken, Lives Remembered exhibit is a collection of 8 quilts that capture the essence of documented lynchings that took place in Fulton County. The AQF features quilts of all types and techniques. Quilters compete for Ribbons and prize money in 4 categories: Best Traditional quilt, Best Art Quilt, Best Modern Quilt and Best African American Heritage Quilt. Over 100 quilts celebrating the African American heritage will be displayed.

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Acres of Ancestry, South Fulton Institute & Southern Poverty Law Center are partners for this year's festival. Other activities include classes, workshops, trunk shows, lectures and vendors during the month of August. This year we are particularly proud to offer a Youth Introduction to Quilting class to further our mission of preserving the art of quilting for future generations.

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The Opening Reception is Sunday, August 7 from noon – 4 p.m. In addition to viewing the exhibits, attendees can shop vendors, attend the Ribbon Ceremony at 2 p.m., and enjoy refreshments. The Opening Reception is free and open to the public.

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Darcell Walker, a Houston-area attorney, has published a new book, Divine Directions for
Deliverance from Debt. The digitally available resource encourages people to pursue entrepreneurship as an option to become debt free and to start achieving financial independence.

Walker’s book explores a process for debt deliverance that is different from conventional debt relief methods. “I am excited to introduce this resource that will give hope and inspiration to persons in debt and who have a burning desire to become debt-free,” said Walker. “This book will not only give one motivation to conquer their debt, but it will teach them principles they can apply to other areas of life.”

Divine Directions for Deliverance from Debt explores a process for debt deliverance that is different from conventional debt relief methods. This process can be distilled down to four major points:

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• Identify our resources
• Start the process to get out of debt
• Stay focused during the process
• Show faith through the action or process

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Divine Directions for Deliverance from Debt is available now at barnesandnoble.com, Google Play, and Google Books.

For further information, visit www.darcellwalker.com.

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On your next walk in the woods why not take in a little inspiration along with all that fresh air? That was the idea behind the creation of the Poetry Path, open to the public since late June.

The trail, featuring poem panels strung at intervals between the trees, connects the Arms Forest with Rock Point Road in Burlington’s New North End.

The bite-sized poems were created by members of the non-profit Burlington Writers Workshop (BWW). They will be on display through September.

“There are other poetry and story walks in our area,” says Mary Chaffee, the BWW volunteer who coordinated the project. “But this is the only one I know of where the panels are framed by branches and leaves. You’re gazing up at the poems as you pass by, and that feels great.”

The BWW Poetry Path was inspired by a similar path in Tadoussac, a picturesque village on Quebec’s North Shore known for its whale-watching tours. In 2015, Quebec resident and arts lover Dany Chartrand (also known as Mme. Chose) realized a longstanding dream with the installation of her first annual Poetic Panels.

In 2019, Chaffee was camping at Tadoussac and discovered the striking path. She took the idea home to Burlington. With the gracious help of Mme. Chose, the generous support of the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department, and the efforts of BWW volunteers, the Vermont version of the Poetry Path is now a reality.

For more information about the Poetry Path, including a locator map, search for Poetry Path on BWW’s website or visit: www.burlingtonwritersworkshop.com/?s=Poetry+Path.

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Rolling Smooth Garage Door I.E today announced its launch as a full-service garage door company. The company offers installation, repair, and painting services for all garage door types for residential use.

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“I have worked in the garage door industry for over 20 years and am excited to offer a trustworthy and reliable garage door company to the Norco community. From new construction to repairing old doors that others say are not fixable, we are here to help and will provide you honest feedback and competitive prices," said owner Gabriel Escalera.

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

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GetResponse, maker of a comprehensive B2B marketing automation platform, recently announced its summer promotion, offering a 15% lifetime discount on all products and services for new users, a 15% lifetime discount on upgrades for all users, and a 40% discount on all new two-year plans.

The summer sale will run for a limited time only, ending on July 29th. For more information about the promotion, visit: www.getresponse.com/pricing?code=SUMMER22&a=tGncqT97gw.

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Hold Me Back, a debate-based podcast hosted by a spirited son and father duo, has been selected as one of the first podcasts to earn the Common Sense Selection distinction from Common Sense Media, the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families.

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Hosted by 17-year-old son, Aidan, and father, Ash, Hold Me Back has helped thousands of families bridge the generational gap on issues relevant to tweens and teens, such as youth sports, grades, device time, privacy, social media, college admissions, money and more.

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"It's humbling, and frankly unbelievable, to see the positive impact the Hold Me Back podcast is having on so many families," said Aidan Eldifrawi, founder of Hold Me Back. "As a kid, my parents used Common Sense Media for guidance, and I could never have imagined that one day Hold Me Back would earn their endorsement and highest honor."

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According to Common Sense Media, Hold Me Back is "an eye-opening podcast great for teens and adults to listen to together. It bridges the generational gap between kids and their parents in a real and empathetic way." Common Sense Media also notes that Hold Me Back stands out for diverse representations, positive messages, and positive role models.

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"Hold Me Back is really about creating a safe environment for healthy debates," said Ash Eldifrawi, co-host of Hold Me Back. "Our goal is to show what active, respectful listening looks like when two people are genuinely seeking to understand each other's unique context and point of view, even on the most divisive topics."

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In each episode of Hold Me Back, Aidan and Ash discuss why the topic is relevant; share the research they've uncovered; have a healthy, often spirited, debate; and then in a section called "You Convinced Me," they talk about what the other person convinced them of on the topic. They conclude each episode negotiating a new social contract on the topic.

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A tremendous amount of research goes into every topic debated, with each episode taking about 40-50 hours to complete.

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Aidan and Ash have received dozens of notes from families, teachers, coaches and counselors about the positive impact the podcast has made in their lives, including how they regularly share Hold Me Back with others when life's tough topics come up in everyday conversations.

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Season 3 is in the works with topics including Mental Health, Drinking and Music. Stream Hold Me Back on your favorite streaming platform.

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Yepp is a next-generation meme editor based on ML technologies that has just launched its beta version with more than 10,000 users to date. As part of its mission, the app wants to enable millions of people to monetize their sense of humor and provide tools to make content creation easy.

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Now users can upload their own memes or choose from the app's trending memes database, edit text or images, and publish. Funny memes go viral and collect hundreds of thousands of views in the feed.

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Yepp is shaped around several creative features:

• Easy to become an author: with Yepp in-app studio anyone can create a meme without any skills, but just a good sense of humor. ML recognition technology allows editing any text and font, and a Face Swap algorithm replaces a face on a meme with your friend's. Besides that, auto content suggestions help to create funny texts considering your own sense of humor.
  
  
• Get more subscribers: the app gives meme authors ways to easily get more subscribers and viewers. Smart algorithms based on user behavior create personalized memes feed for every individual user using different data: action rate, text and image recognition, the behavior of the user, and content. Neural networks also detect clickbait memes, duplicates, and stolen content and don't give them any views.
  
  
• Earn money on memes: the app invented a unique revenue sharing model. Yepp earns money from advertising, and honestly divides the revenue between the platform and users: 50% of weekly revenue, with at least $1750 weekly. Where 30% goes for the friends that users invite to the app, 17% to the creators, and 3% to the users who are just watching memes. All of the revenue sharing and other analytics are fully transparent and can be seen in the app.

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Denis Litvinov, CEO at Yepp says: "We have built Yepp to be the next-generation social network for high quality entertainment that treats creators as partners instead of a commodity, protecting their content and fairly distributing revenue on every level. The platform takes only a portion of the profits to cover operating and development costs. And the rest is divided between content creators on a daily basis in accordance with the value they bring to the platform and the viewers."

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Rainbow Cone, a Chicago tradition for over 95 years, has announced a new franchise partner program. The uniquely designed program, created with third-generation Rainbow Cone Owner Lynn Sapp, and the Buonavolanto Family, will expand the Rainbow Cone family and its celebrated history, flavors and values to new communities throughout the Midwest, Southeast and South/Southwest. It enables entrepreneurs passionate about the classic Chicago treat to join the company and share the Rainbow Cone legacy.

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"There's long been a deep love for Rainbow Cone among entrepreneurs who have often inquired about bringing its classic flavors to their own communities," said Lynn Sapp, third-generation Owner. "Our new franchise partner program was carefully created to extend our family operation nationwide."

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Founded in 1926 by "Grandpa Joe" Sapp, who was never satisfied with just one ice cream flavor, Rainbow Cone features five delicious flavors on a single cone, including chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, pistachio, and orange sherbet. Rather than scooped, the ice cream is sliced and layered, and can be enjoyed in a waffle cone, sugar cone, dish or as a cake. Since 2020, the brand has expanded by adding a second brick and mortar location equipped with a Drive-Through, three kiosk locations, and a fleet of ice cream trucks for festivals, catering, and events.

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"We grew aggressively during COVID, which is a testament to our loyal customers, our ice cream and tireless work of our team," added Buonavolanto.

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Rainbow Cone has plans to continue expansion of company owned locations next year with three more brick and mortar locations in the Orland Park, Flossmoor, and Algonquin areas. The new franchise partner program includes In-Line, Drive-Through and kiosk opportunities, with a proven proprietary business approach developed and fine-tuned by Rainbow Cone. It spans industry-leading technology, real estate and construction support, shoulder to shoulder training, e-learning, marketing resources and field teams to help franchise partners thrive, succeed and grow.

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"The relationship with Lynn Sapp and the Buonavolanto family has been pivotal in bringing Rainbow Cone throughout Illinois over the past four years," added Buonavolanto. "Our new franchise partner program enables other entrepreneurs to work in synergy with us to share Rainbow Cone with as many communities as possible. We are committed to partnering with enthusiastic leaders and building an alliance with our franchisees."

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The Rainbow Cone franchise partnership program is open to experienced entrepreneurs interested in single-unit and multi-unit opportunities. Initial investment figures range from $269K to $1.205M. For more information about the program, visit www.rainbowconefranchise.com

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Oula, the first of its kind end-to-end maternity center, will open a second state-of-the-art clinic in New York City. Located at 202 Spring Street in Manhattan, Oula's new 2,300 square-foot facility will offer a range of pregnancy services, including prenatal and postpartum care as well as delivery support, provided by a team of midwives and obstetricians. Like its sister location in Brooklyn, Oula's Manhattan clinic is designed with the patient at the center, providing a warm, inclusive space for maternity care that's personalized, evidence-based, and judgment-free.

For too long, maternity care in the United States has produced poor patient experiences, poor outcomes, and high costs, with some of the highest maternal mortality, NICU, and C-section rates in the world. Compared to women in other high-income countries, women in the U.S. report the least positive experiences in healthcare and are more likely to suffer from emotional distress.

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Oula's collaborative care model, which brings together doctors and midwives, is supported by extensive data. According to the World Health Organization, expanding access to midwife-led maternity care is one of the most effective ways to reduce maternal mortality, lower C-section and preterm birth rates, and bring down healthcare costs. A 2014 study found that including midwives in healthcare systems could prevent more than 80% of maternal and infant deaths.

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"New Yorkers expect to receive the best healthcare. Yet when it comes to pregnancy, they're forced to choose between false binaries: doctor or midwife, medicated birth or au naturale, hospital or birth center" said Adrianne Nickerson, Oula co-founder and CEO. "At Oula, we believe you shouldn't have to choose – you deserve an option that blends the best of midwifery care and obstetrics, human intuition and modern medicine."

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"Too often, pregnancy is treated as a clinical condition instead of being recognized for the life event that it is," said Medical Director Dr. Ila Dayananda. "Instead of over-medicalizing birth, at Oula, we believe in combining evidence-based care with trusting our patients. That means taking the time to listen, share information, and help our patients make the choices that are right for them. Clinicians at Oula are able to spend twice as much time with patients compared to a regular obstetrician's office, and that makes a big difference."

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"We need to recognize that 'alive' isn't good enough; we need a higher standard for maternity care where we recognize that the patient's experience matters just as much," added Joanne Schneider, Oula Chief Experience Officer. "We want our patients to feel supported, empowered, and cared for from the moment they make their first appointment in our patient portal all the way through the 'fourth trimester'."

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Oula believes that having a great experience through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum isn't just "nice" – it's essential. As a result, easy-to-navigate digital tools make it easier for parents-to-be to make informed decisions as well as communicate with their care team between visits. Education is integrated into the patients' care, including group classes like a Birth Plan Workshop and Postpartum Office Hours. Since opening their doors in Brooklyn in 2021, Oula has earned a reputation among patients for stellar communication and great care.

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"We opened our Brooklyn clinic just over a year ago, and we're proud to have reached full capacity within three months of opening our Brooklyn Heights location. We are expanding to Manhattan to be able to serve more patients, including families coming from all five boroughs and New Jersey," said Elaine Purcell, Oula co-founder and COO.

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Oula is proud to accept insurance, including Medicaid, uncommon among patient-centered practices. Oula is located in Brooklyn at 109 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and in Manhattan at 202 Spring Street New York, NY 10012.

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To learn more about Oula please visit www.oulahealth.com. Prospective patients can book an in-person or virtual appointment here.

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Sake High!, recently launched Los Angeles-based sake brand, has released a new video advertisement securing sake, specifically Sake High! canned sake, as the drink of the summer. The comedic commercial features a backyard pool party and the party-wide discovery of sake in a can.

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Created in partnership with Exit 14 Productions, Sake High! co-founders Brenna Turner and Joey Labes wanted to showcase the idea that sake should be enjoyed by anyone, anytime, and anywhere. Sake High! launched with a mission of increasing inclusivity around sake, and disrupting the beverage space of hard seltzers, canned cocktails, and filling craft beers. This video, with a comedic lens, illustrates some of those fun, different moments of drinking Sake High!.

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"A lot of people only think of drinking sake with sushi," said Co-founder Brenna Turner. "We want to break those norms and encourage people to enjoy sake with any meal, at the beach, at a concert, or at a party. Our sake is light, refreshing, and extremely drinkable on any occasion."

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The idea for Sake High! was formed following an incredible sake-fueled night in the mountains of Japan. Realizing the underappreciation of sake back at home, Brenna and Joey teamed up with a sake brewer in Kyoto who shared their same belief — that sake should be enjoyed by anyone, anytime, and anywhere. Together, they crafted their own premium canned and bottled sake to encourage just that.

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Qonsent, the first consent enablement and consumer trust platform, today announced a partnership that will embed its technology into Givsly's Good Advertising platform, a purpose-based advertising and marketing platform for social impact. The partnership will provide a seamless way for brands to build programs and cause-based elements that increase business and ROI.

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Brands can easily audit the true impact of customized campaigns, business performance, and consumer sentiment on these programs through the platform. This approach also creates a trusted exchange between consumers and brands that allows consumers to consent to have their data used for a greater good while proactively tracking their contributions to nonprofits and causes.

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Joshua Lowcock, Global Chief Media Officer at UM said, "It's increasingly important to the public that brands respect a customer's personal data and give back to the community. The partnership between Qonsent and Givsly gives marketers the ability to deliver transparency on an ongoing basis and make privacy compliance as well as social responsibility an easy part of everyday media activity."

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Givsly's advertising and marketing solutions, which are already integrated with more than 335 nonprofits—such as the American Cancer Society, Rise Against Hunger,  Feeding America, Charity Water, Best Buddies, Girls Who Code, Inc., and others—allow advertisers to weave cause marketing, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion into the way they do business. Advertisers can choose a charity from Givsly's Good Advertising network and incorporate it directly into their creative campaigns.

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"In April, we conducted a study that proved our thesis that 'Good Advertising' giving back can be leveraged at the top of the funnel to drive consumers towards purchase. Campaigns with purpose also deliver better performance. Campaigns leveraging Good Advertising are seeing an average 20-50% increase in click-through rate (CTR)," said Chad Hickey, CEO, Givsly. "By integrating first-person consent, we're allowing companies to adhere to consumers' data privacy concerns and laws while still celebrating the impact that every one of us can make in the world. Whether helping at your local soup kitchen, building a playground in your local park, or donating to a cause near and dear to you, we can make an impact for a cause we believe in. And now, just by engaging with content and advertising, we're making it even easier."

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For every advertisement a consumer watches or engages with, the brand can donate through the Givsly network while tracking the overall impact of ongoing campaigns. Brands can also embed a donation or giving element to any business aspect—from webinars and employee engagement to advertising and business meetings.

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"Technology has reshaped nonprofits and charitable giving by helping brands build corporate responsibility programs that can truly tie to the organization's goals and bottom line," said Jesse Redniss, CEO and Co-founder, Qonsent. "By partnering with Givsly, we're enabling the first performance giving platform that allows a seamless way for nonprofits, brands, and consumers to engage in charitable causes. At the same time, it provides consumers with transparency into how, when, and where their data will be used in exchange for donations to causes they care about, which also solves the data compliance issue for brands."

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Qonsent's technology enables secure and transparent sharing specifically for the intended causes and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The dynamic Qonsent mechanism means users can track how their data is being used and turn data sharing on and off with a simple tap.

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Philadelphia Ballet is pleased to announce that Davit Karapetyan has been named Director of School of Philadelphia Ballet. An acclaimed performer and dance educator, Karapetyan joins Philadelphia's leading school of ballet following five years as co-artistic director of the Pennsylvania Ballet Academy, preceded by over a decade as a principal dancer with San Francisco Ballet. He will begin in this role on August 22.

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"We are thrilled to welcome Davit to Philadelphia Ballet," said Angel Corella, The Ruth & A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director. "Throughout his career, Davit has continually distinguished himself both as a performer and a teacher of ballet's next generation. His wide range of experience, depth of knowledge, and passion for ballet education make him the ideal person to lead the School boldly into the future."

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Davit Karapetyan joins School of Philadelphia Ballet after five years as co-artistic director of the Pennsylvania Ballet Academy in Camp Hill, PA. Born in Yerevan, Armenia, Karapetyan received his training at the Armenian School of Ballet and the Schweizerische Ballettberufsschule in Zurich, Switzerland. His extensive experience includes 12 years as a principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, and six as a soloist with the Zurich Ballet. Karapetyan served on the jury for Prix de Lausanne in 2018, and has been a guest teacher with San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Philadelphia Ballet and more.

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"I am deeply honored to join School of Philadelphia Ballet, and am excited to grow its programs and expand its reach," said Davit Karapetyan. "I look forward to working with students in Philadelphia and beyond to develop their abilities as the next generation of ballet artists, and to instill the skills and discipline necessary to become confident and successful young adults."

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Davit Karapetyan is the recipient of numerous international awards and honors. He is the recipient of a gold and silver medal from the Armenian Ballet Competition, a prizewinner at the Prix de Lausanne in 1999, a winner (with Vanessa Zahorian) of Best Couple in the Senior Division at the 2006 USA International Ballet Competition, and a recipient of the Isadora Duncan Award for Best Ensemble Performance. Karapetyan's 2015 film, Meran vor Aprink, earned an Emmy Award from the San Francisco/Northern California chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Among his many leading roles are the Nutcracker Prince and King of the Snow in The Nutcracker; Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake; Albrecht in Giselle; Romeo in Romeo & Juliet; Onegin in Onegin; Basilio in Don Quixote; and principal roles in numerous works by George Balanchine, including Diamonds, Divertimento No. 15, The Four Temperaments, Rubies, Scotch Symphony, and Symphony in C, among others. Karapetyan has been featured in numerous PBS "Great Performances" television and theatrical broadcasts, including the Nutcracker Prince in Helgi Tomasson's The Nutcracker (2008); Sea Witch in John Neumeier's The Little Mermaid (2011); and Romeo in Helgi Tomasson's Romeo & Juliet (2015).

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Karapetyan will assume the leadership of School of Philadelphia Ballet from outgoing director James Payne, who departs from Philadelphia Ballet after more than four years in this role.

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"I, like so many others at Philadelphia Ballet, am truly grateful to Jim Payne for his years of devoted leadership at the School and his commitment to first-class ballet education for our students of all ages," said Shelly Power, the Dr. Carolyn Newsom Executive Director. "Likewise, I am delighted that Davit is joining our organization, and am confident he will further our tradition of excellence and strengthen our reputation as the region's leading school of ballet."

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School of Philadelphia Ballet offers the highest caliber dance education of any program in the Greater Philadelphia area, providing students with exceptional technical training and unparalleled performance opportunities. Founded by Barbara Weisberger, a protégé of George Balanchine, the school carries on his honored tradition of (and devotion to) developing young artists and preparing them to become successful professionals in today's competitive ballet landscape. The School provides a complete and comprehensive ballet education for its students, starting with movement classes for the youngest learners and progressing to the level of training needed to sustain a career as a working ballet professional. Each student is individually evaluated and placed according to their ability level by a dedicated faculty of current and former members of Philadelphia Ballet, along with some of the industry's finest dance educators.

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For more information about School of Philadelphia Ballet, visit philadelphiaballet.org/school/

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Science is an integral part of medicine. Health and wellness have always revolved around natural solutions with well-established reputations. Rarely do these two fields intersect, which is part of what makes Sinoveda so unique.

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Sinoveda proudly calls itself a "health-science" company. It was founded by a pair of married doctors, Dr. Yun K. Tam and Dr. Nuzhat Tam-Zaman, who hail from Asia, where herbal medicine has long been revered. The power couple together has a combined five decades of experience in the field of drug discovery and development. They finally created Sinoveda with the goal of uniting vigorous medical research with established natural health solutions.

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The driving engine of Sinoveda's research comes from its Pharmaceutical Platform Technology, or PPT®. This innovative approach to herbal medicine seeks to discover the bioactives that make traditional herbal solutions work. The focus isn't on isolating a single compound, though, as is typically the case with synthetic comparables.

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"When things work in nature, they work in unison. They work as a group," explains Nuzhat. The doctor goes on to describe the PPT® process. "It's like a funnel that takes all of the elements of a plant and reduces it to the three or four ingredients (never just one) that really give the effect that we're looking for."

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Nuzhat adds that her team uses both in vitro and in silico testing to whittle down the data until a specific combination of critical bioactive elements remains. Sinoveda then turns these precious formulations into potent, harmonious herbal-based medicinal health solutions, such as the brand's Proflexa®, a pain-relief cream derived from ancient Chinese medicine, or the multi-element calcium formula EffectiCal®.

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Sinoveda is a company that is blazing the way for the future. Its ability to combine powerful scientific processes with traditional health and wellness solutions has enabled the brand to create potent and consistent herbal-based remedies that don't just stand on their own. They even outperform isolated chemical substances created to address similar concerns.

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Doctors of Cannabis, renowned online providers of medical marijuana cards, has announced they are now offering medical marijuana certification services in New York. This expansion comes as good news to people throughout the Empire State struggling with certain medical conditions. The move gives millions of New Yorkers an opportunity to connect with medical marijuana professions and successfully gain access to medical marijuana dispensaries throughout the state.

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"As a company whose core mission is providing quality care for patients across America, we couldn't be more excited to serve the good people of New York," said Dr. Erick Kaufman, MD, Medical Director of Doctors of Cannabis. "Fact is, there are many people in the state who are truly in need of the numerous benefits associated with cannabis."

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Patients who obtain a medical marijuana card online through Doctors of Cannabis will be given access to a licensed New York medical marijuana doctor. If approved, patients will receive a single ID from a secured online portal they can use in medical marijuana dispensaries within the state. After certification is complete, patients can easily register with the New York State Health Department to obtain an official plastic medical marijuana card from the comfort of their own home or office.

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"Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana cards have typically been stricter in New York versus some other states," continued Dr. Kaufman. "However, our staff of devoted New York medical marijuana doctors and health care professionals are there to help patients of all stripes get their cards and improve the quality of their lives."

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New patients in New York can begin the process by simply visiting docsofcannabis.com and beginning the online registration process. The process involves a non-judgmental online consultation with a certified medical marijuana doctor from New York. Patients will receive expert medical assistance and guidance.

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Hive Wealth by Impart Media (Hive Wealth), a community-first mobile app that helps people grow their wealth and leave a legacy for future generations, announced it received funding from SVB Financial Group. This investment follows Hive Wealth's recent announcement that it received funding from Black Tech Nation Ventures, a national venture fund for Black- and diverse-led transformational tech startups.

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Through the SVB Financial Group investment, Hive Wealth will continue to pursue its mission to close the racial, gender, and generational wealth gaps. According to Crunchbase News, funding for Black-founded startups in the United States has decreased dramatically in the second quarter of this year compared to prior quarters. Crunchbase data shows that startups with at least one Black founder have received just 1.9% of deal counts and 1.2% of overall venture dollars invested in the United States so far this year.

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"We must not lose our focus on investing in Black founders," said Yvette Butler, founder and CEO of Hive Wealth. "Every day, Black founders are working hard to develop tools and resources to create racial wealth and economic equity. Impart Media developed Hive Wealth to provide the tools needed to experience equal financial opportunity and help close the racial, gender, and generational wealth gap by 2040."

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SVB Financial Group's investment reflects the company's commitment to build a more diverse and equitable innovation ecosystem and contribute to the economic and social progress of its communities.

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"The racial and gender wealth gap is one of the largest and most persistent issues of our time and requires innovative bold solutions," said Tosh Ernest, Head of Access to Innovation, SVB's signature initiative to advance women, Black and Latinx individuals to positions of influence in the innovation economy. "At SVB, we know inclusion ignites innovation. We are proud to invest in a Black- and women-founded company building innovative solutions to help all people create wealth."

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Since graduating from University of Southern California and the summa cum laude Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with her degree in Merchandise Marketing in California, AS OF TODAY's founder, Sarah Choi, has never stopped innovating. Today, she is very excited to share the unique benefits of AS OF TODAY's R-Peptide Ampoule, a product that is transforming the world of skin rejuvenation and hydration.

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AS OF TODAY's R-Peptide Ampoule is the culmination of years of research, experience, and passion within the skincare industry. It achieves visible, effective results thanks to its key ingredient: R-Peptide. This ingredient is a signature of AS OF TODAY's entire skincare product line, which shows how much confidence Sarah and her brand have in its healing properties. The naturally derived neuro-calming peptide acts on the skin's opioid receptors, reactivating skin barriers and thus, reversing signs of stress-aging.

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R-Peptide is what powers AS OF TODAY's R-Peptide Ampoule, which is in itself the perfect vessel for high-impact healing ingredients. Highly-concentrated active ingredients are specially formulated to hydrate skin and leave it soothed, refreshed, and repaired. Just a pea-sized amount in the morning and at night is all it takes to help skin look luminous and rejuvenated.

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AS OF TODAY was founded with the aim to inspire a positive, modern, and effective skincare routine for those needing self-care. This vision permeates their products, with clean, cruelty-free ingredients that are exclusively sourced from Paris and incorporated into AS OF TODAY's R-Peptide Ampoule. AS OF TODAY believes that maintaining self-love, positivity, and unity goes a long way towards effective skincare. Skin is the outward reflection of the inner self, so it is important that AS OF TODAY's R-Peptide Ampoule is something customers can feel good about using.

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Within AS OF TODAY's R-Peptide Ampoule, there are absolutely none of the following: parabens, mineral oil, animal oil, phthalates, sulfates triclosan, talc, retinol, plastic microbeads, hydroquinone, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, octinoxate, oxybenzone, and DEA/TEA/MEA. Instead, AS OF TODAY's R-Peptide Ampoule contains clean, high-quality ingredients that only have positive and clinically-proven results. In as soon as two to eight weeks of use, wrinkles will be visibly reduced and skin will be smoother and more hydrated. Here are all the benefits that AS OF TODAY's R-Peptide Ampoule offers:

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• Highly-concentrated R-Peptide with active level
• Leaves skin hydrated and glowing
• Diminishes wrinkles and fine lines
• Rejuvenates skin vitality
• Restores the skin barrier
• Combats stress-aging

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External pollutants and internal stresses can damage the skin barrier and increase signs of aging, discoloration, and wrinkles. AS OF TODAY's R-Peptide Ampoule is designed to remedy this. It strengthens the skin barrier to make skin look brighter, smoother, and healthier, while its clean and cruelty-free ingredients support AS OF TODAY's ever-present philosophy.

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AS OF TODAY's R-Peptide Ampoule is the next skincare breakthrough. Leading industry science, high-quality ingredients, visible results, and an uncompromising vision all combine to form the next addition to your skincare routine. AS OF TODAY was recently featured in Vogue siting the premium products and visible results.

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See the results of AS OF TODAY's R-Peptide Ampoule for yourself at https://asoftoday.com/products/r-peptide-ampoule.

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KaraMD, a unique line of natural remedies that target digestive and heart health, increasing natural energy and more, announced the launch of Pure D3 Plus, a drug-free alternative formulated to support healthy levels of Vitamin D and magnesium.

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Pure D3 Plus is designed specifically for general health and wellness support, Pure D3 Plus's potent & proprietary blend offers benefits such as improved bone and cardiovascular health, strengthened immune system, better mood and other overall health benefits.

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Mahmud Kara, M.D., Founder of KaraMD, developed Pure D3 Plus as a gluten-free, vegan-friendly and non-GMO supplement that complements every type of lifestyle. Formulated with 10,000 IU of Vitamin D3, the Pure D3 Plus supplement is the ultimate veggie capsule.

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"We weren't built for the 21st century," said Dr. Kara, founder of KaraMD. "Between nutrient-deficient foods, our "always on" stressful lifestyle, and environmental toxins, our overall health is always at risk and many of us suffer from similar ailments. That's why I created Pure D3 Plus as a general health support supplement that makes a great addition to any daily regimen."

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Research shows that Vitamin D3, the leading component of Pure D3 Plus, can help with:

• Immune System Support: Vitamin D3 may help reduce the risk for various illnesses and infections
• Better Mood: Vitamin D3 can help improve mood, and reduce depressive symptoms
• Weight Management Efforts: When combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan, vitamin D3 has been linked to weight loss
• Improved Bone Strength: Vitamin D3 is an essential mineral for bone health and strength

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Research shows that Magnesium, another key ingredient in Pure D3 Plus, can help with:

• Stamina and Natural Energy Levels: Vitamin D3 may improve performance and stamina because it helps move blood sugar to the muscles and prevents lactate buildup that can lead to muscle fatigue
• Healthy Insulin Production: Proper magnesium levels may reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes because of the role it plays in blood sugar levels
• Heart Health: Magnesium helps regulate blood pressure and reduce the risk for heart problems
• Reduced inflammation: Maintaining magnesium levels can reduce inflammation and slow the aging process
• Improve Sleep: Proper magnesium levels can help improve the quality of sleep, duration of sleep, and reduce insomnia
• Constipation Relief: Magnesium is an essential mineral that has been used for centuries to help relieve constipation and other digestive issues

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Pure D3 Plus is priced at $24.95 and can be purchased online at https://www.karamd.com/.

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