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Because Market, a Direct-to-Consumer brand that focuses on the ever-evolving needs of older adults, is celebrating its 5th birthday. After looking for incontinence supplies for his family and coming up short, co-founder Alexi Suvacioglu embarked on a mission to bring high-quality bladder protection products discreetly to customers' homes. 5 years later, the company has served over 450,000 customers and is one of the few Direct-to-Consumer companies to focus exclusively on the underserved older adult demographic.

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While Because is celebrating a birthday this month, not everyone, especially those aged 50+, feels celebratory about getting a year older. After reaching a certain age, individuals are often faced with messages that reinforce negative attitudes about aging. To help reframe these attitudes, Because is partnering with Changing the Narrative, a non-profit focused on ending ageism. For the month of August, Because will be giving away age-friendly birthday cards from Changing the Narrative's Anti-ageist Birthday Card Project, to help people re-frame aging, starting with their own friends and family.

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"Research shows that thinking positively about aging can improve our health and increase our lifespan. Unfortunately, we're often surrounded by ageist messages. We're excited to partner with Because to push back on the idea that aging is equivalent to decline" says Janine Vanderburg, Director and Chief Catalyst at Changing the Narrative.

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"The older adults in my personal life have always been an inspiration to me," says Alexi. "We believe in connecting our customers with products that can help maximize the longevity and quality of life, and we think these cards are another small way to do that."

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WHAT IT IS:

For the month of August, Because will be giving away age-friendly birthday cards for individuals to send to loved ones as an alternative to the predominantly negative messages that are available today.

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HOW TO GET THEM:

Like, follow, and comment #becauseagingisliving on Facebook @becausemarket or Instagram @because_market, until supplies last.

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CBF Productions, one of California's largest traveling festival production companies, announced its return to Silicon Valley with its famous Boots & Brews Country Music Festival at the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center on Saturday, September 10th. This family-friendly outdoor affair features tasty food vendors, local craft brews, and live music from today's most sought-after country artists with performances by award-winning artists including Brothers Osborne, Jordan Davis, Adam Doleac, and Avery Anna.

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For the latest information regarding other concerts in the Boots & Brews Country Music Festival series, and new event details, attendees are encouraged to visit the official website: BootsAndBrews.com or directly at https://cbfproductions.ticketspice.com/boots-and-brews-morgan-hill.

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"Boots & Brews has been the premiere Country Music Festival throughout California and we are so excited to bring our biggest lineup ever to Morgan Hill, said Founder of CBF Productions, Vincenzo Giammanco. "It's always a great time spending the day outdoors with terrific incredible performances, delicious local food, and cold craft brews. There's something for everyone to enjoy."

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This year's lineup will wow country music fans of all ages with a thrilling headlining performance from the Grammy Award-Winning music duo, John and T.J. Osborne, professionally known as Brothers Osborne. With six Academy of Country Music Awards and five Country Music Association Awards, Brothers Osborne's, deep, rich vocals and expert guitar work blend equal parts country and rock into one of the freshest, most-identifiable sounds to come out of Nashville in recent years.

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The boot-bustin' good time continues with countrywide chart-topper, Jordan Davis, whose fusion of country, pop, modern R&B, and hip-hop can be heard on his hit tracks, "Singles You Up," "Take It From Me" and "Buy Dirt." Also performing is self-proclaimed romantic and rising star Adam Doleac who's powerhouse voice and pillow-soft sound provides a perfect blend for day drinking or falling in love. 2022's YouTube Artist on the Rise, Avery Anna, a Flagstaff, AZ native and thanks to her hit single "Narcissist" and robust 1.2 million followers on TikTok, brings a fresh, new sound to this year's festival's lineup.

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Now on sale to the public, general admission tickets start at $59 plus fees, with a $99 upgrade option that grants access to the Paddock Level, an exclusive section near the stage. VIP admission starts at $199, which includes access to the upfront section closest to the stage and the VIP Lounge that has seating, premium restrooms, shaded areas, and exclusive food and beverage vendors.

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Boots & Brews is a multi-event, annual country music festival, renowned for curating lineups featuring world-class entertainers like Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Jake Owen, Maddie & Tae, Chris Lane, Morgan Wallen, and Russell Dickerson as well as handpicking country music's next biggest breakout artists and for their state-of-the-art production year after year. To learn more about CBF Productions, Boots & Brews Country Music Festivals, and to be kept updated on new announcements, follow us on Instagram and sign up for our mailing list at BootsAndBrews.com for news and special offers.

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Caraway, a women's+ digital healthcare company, emerged from stealth to take on the societal and medical imperative of caring for college students by providing integrated mental, reproductive and physical healthcare.  Today's GenZers expect to receive healthcare on their own terms – an experience that is personalized, equitable and digitally accessible. Built with students for students, Caraway prioritizes the needs and concerns of college women+ during a key developmental-age window.  Caraway's virtual care services are delivered 24/7, so women+ can get the care they need when they need it, and are set to launch in the fall of 2022.

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Caraway was hatched through a partnership between 7wireVentures, OMERS Ventures, and veteran digital health leaders Lori Evans Bernstein and Joshua Tauber. A $10.5 million seed round was led by 7wireVentures and OMERS Ventures, with participation from Hopelab Ventures, as well as notable angel investors.  The funding will be used to support the growing need for accessible, affordable and innovative healthcare solutions for women+ of all races, ethnicities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

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"Many college students are in crisis, and for women, getting the care they need is increasingly challenging.  It shouldn't be this way," said CEO and Co-founder Lori Evans Bernstein. "Our students go to college not only for an academic experience, but also to  learn how to cope and flourish independently.  Caraway combines an experienced clinical care team and passionate GenZers to support women+ in taking care of themselves in an increasingly complicated and hard to access healthcare system."

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On-campus college healthcare services do not meet the demand for the U.S. population of approximately 10 million college women+. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in an endemic of depression and anxiety, and a frightening escalation in suicide ideation, and suicide.  A 2021 Healthy Minds Network study of college student mental health found that 34 percent of respondents had anxiety disorder and 41 percent reported depression.  For students who have considered dropping out, a new report shows that 71% cited emotional stress as being a key factor.

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Even before the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, there were barriers and persistent inequities in women's+ health and a need to ensure greater availability of care to college women+.  The new reality facing women in many states makes the need all the more critical. Reproductive health and mental health go hand in hand, with the end of Roe worsening the campus mental health crisis. And, it cannot be ignored that unplanned pregnancy is the most common reason for dropping out of college.

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"The need for robust health services for college women+ that provide high quality clinical care has intensified and has never been more clear," said Caraway Chief Health Officer Dr. Cheryl Baggeroer.  "We've known for a long time that physical health affects mental health and vice versa, and that the best care addresses these needs simultaneously.  Now more than ever, we need healthcare solutions that uncover early diagnoses and set the course for lifelong healthcare habits and overall well being."

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Caraway's integrated care combines mental, reproductive and physical health by using a team-based and holistic approach. Patients benefit from enhanced collaboration between their doctors who work closely together to drive better outcomes.  Caraway's care team of clinicians includes gynecologists, psychiatrists, family medical practitioners, adolescent specialists, therapists, nurses, and care coaches. Via its mobile application, Caraway will provide 24/7 access to virtual care for members, enabling them to:

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• Chat with a nurse practitioner for any type of healthcare concern
• Schedule a telemedicine appointment with a doctor or nurse practitioner
• Connect to in-person care by actively assisting students with care referrals, coordination and follow up
• Engage in self-guided care programs and therapy
• Access personalized content most relevant to college women+ and the healthcare interactions they are experiencing
• Access test kits at "home" for UTIs and STI diagnosis and treatment

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"Today's college women+ face far too many barriers in getting the care they need," said 7wireVentures Managing Partner Lee Shapiro. "As the first generation to grow up with the internet, they're turning to digital care services for an experience that provides convenience and autonomy over their health. Caraway's integrated care team does just that and meets them where they are."

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"Women experience health care differently to men in a vast array of ways," said OMERS Ventures Health-Tech Investor Chrissy Farr. "Unless women have the information, support, and confidence to manage their bodies – and start advocating for themselves in healthcare settings – poor outcomes will continue.  Caraway offers a healthcare experience that delivers care and education for the college women's+ market that is both underserved and underrepresented."

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"We are excited about Caraway's equitable approach to care," said Margaret Laws, president and CEO, Hopelab. "We are eager to support the Caraway team to ensure that BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students are thoughtfully included in their offering,"

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The Caraway Board members are: Lee Shapiro and Alyssa Jaffee, 7wireVentures, Michael Yang of OMERS Ventures and Lori Evans Bernstein, CEO & Co-founder, Caraway.  Notable angel investors in Caraway include: Trevor Price, Oxeon Investments, Elliot Cohen, Co-Founder of PillPack, Brian Regan, Deena Shakir, Partner at Lux Capital, Missy Krasner, Aike Ho, Partner at ACME, Doug Hirsch, CEO of GoodRx, Kate Ryder, CEO of Maven Clinic and prominent angel investor Leslie Schrock.

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For many, the 4th of July signifies that summer is halfway gone, but Coastal Mississippi: The Secret Coast is giving visitors a reason to feel the excitement of the season like it's just beginning with an extended and curated list of summer experiences! From waterfront activities and wellness to new eateries and secret gems waiting to be discovered, residents and travelers alike can still experience their GOAT (Greatest-Of-All-Time) vacation during summer 2022.

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Coastal Mississippi has identified more than 20 points of interest, including 14 new offerings, for travelers to add to their summer 2022 bucket list. The second half of summer still allows ample time for families or friends to enjoy the diverse offerings throughout the 62 miles of scenic shoreline and 12 unique towns and cities that make The Secret Coast so special.

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New Eateries

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• Travelers searching for world-class tacos on the beach can head to The Deck Tacos & Tequila, located in picturesque Pass Christian. Guests are bound to be blown away by crawfish tacos, shrimp quesadillas and specialty margaritas in the summer sun.
• Located in the beautiful town of Ocean Springs, The Scratch Kitchen & Bar serves up creative cuisine that'll leave guests' taste buds splendidly surprised, with dishes like Heavenly Fruit Nachos and Sausage Coneys.
• For a more casual, laid-back eatery, The Magnolia Diner, in Gulfport, features perfectly crafted mac and cheese, collard green egg rolls, and the crowd-favorite seafood grilled cheese, combining comfort food with the Gulf Coast's best and freshest seafood.
• Those with busy itineraries searching for coffee and quick bites can stop by Layla's Coffeehouse and Eatery – a coffee shop brewing the best locally sourced coffees and teas from Coast Roast, along with an extensive menu to match!

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The Best of Coastal Mississippi Outdoors

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• For biking with a breathtaking scenic view of coastal waters and flower gardens, travelers can explore the 15-mile round-trip Live Oaks Bicycle Route that connects the Davis Bayou Area of the Seashore to the town of Ocean Springs.
• Those with a more competitive edge can enjoy South Bethel Trails, a 19-mile trail with differing levels of challenge for any mountain bike rider.
• For travelers searching for culture, history and heritage along The Secret Coast, the Historic Pascagoula Bike Trail combines 15 points of interest into an easy-to-ride bike trail, including the Round Island Lighthouse, The Longfellow House and more.
• The P.O.W Lake Recreation Area, located within the De Soto National Forest, features a 7-acre lakefront and hiking trail with rustic views and abandoned World War II camps, combining elements of preserved historical landmarks, primitive fishing and more.
• At the Tuxachanie Hiking Trail, visitors can explore a 13.8-mile trail that spans longleaf pine-covered ridges, pitcher plant savannas, bald cypress swamps and more – a true preserved, ecosystem wonderland.

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Still-to-Come Summer/Fall 2022 Events

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To round out a GOAT vacation in Coastal Mississippi, visitors are encouraged to take part in local events, including celebrations featuring regional artwork to annual festivals showcasing local music, food and more.

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• Travelers to Ocean Springs can see the downtown area in a new light on September 3, when the region's top potters, painters, sculptors and more will be showing their best creations at the Annual Ocean Springs Artwalk.
• On September 10-11, the Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival features a celebration of the region's rich seafood heritage with live entertainment, arts and crafts, family-friendly activities and the best and freshest seafood on The Secret Coast.
• From September 15 to September 18, the Annual Mississippi Songwriters' Festival features live music from over 100 national and regional songwriters across the Gulf Coast region – shining a spotlight on the best talents from the area.
• For families searching for an adventure into Earth's past, the Mississippi Aquarium located in Gulfport, will be presenting Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors until October 2022, featuring a captivating outdoor exhibit with life-sized dinosaurs, scavenger hunts and a passport through Pangea.
• For an enjoyable yet spooky walk around Bay St Louis, guests can embark upon the Historical Ghost and Cemetery Pub Walk on Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays until December 30, featuring real-life bizarre ghost stories and tales of the past, leaving chills and thrills throughout.

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"There's still a lot of Summer 2022 yet to explore on The Secret Coast with a vast number of offerings for every traveler," said Judy Young, Executive Director at Coastal Mississippi. "Travelers will enjoy new and refreshed eateries and unique outdoor experiences featuring our rich history and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as numerous festivals and other events. Our 62 miles of shoreline, including 26 miles of white sand beach, are poised to bring joy and lasting memories for all, but most importantly, guests can feel safe thanks to the Coastal Mississippi promise of Health and Safety, a destination-wide commitment by tourism partners to apply best practices in health and safety and to help visitors make informed choices when planning their visit."

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To learn more about Coastal Mississippi or start planning a Secret Coast Summer getaway, visit CoastalMississippi.com.

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Double U Home Repair and Fencing is a local and family-owned business specializing in fencing, decking and home repair needs. Double U’s goal is to offer affordable and quality construction services in the River Region.

“I have always enjoyed creating and building, so when I had the opportunity to start our own business, I jumped at it,” said founder William Welch. “We started with just myself and my wife and we have grown to now have four crew members. It is an honor to provide quality services to the River Region and to be counted on by so many.”

Double U Home Repair and Fencing also offers landscaping services, debris removal, military discounts and free estimates. They have an average five-star Google review.

For further information, please call William Welch at (334) 368-4565 or send an email to doubleufencing@gmail.com.

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Text Request, the business text messaging platform built to ignite customer engagement, today announced a new partnership with Angi, a leading platform for finding, hiring and booking home service providers. This partnership will enable connections between home service providers and consumers through text.

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Service pros can now connect their Angi Leads and Text Request accounts, so that texts are automatically sent from their business phone numbers to consumers' cell phones whenever new quote requests come in via Angi. This opens up two-way texting between consumer and service pro. The partnership is expected to create better consumer experiences while enabling service pros to close more sales.

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"Home service businesses have been our largest market since the beginning," said Text Request CEO and Co-Founder Brian Elrod. "Angie's List and HomeAdvisor have been standards in this market for decades, and with this partnership and integration with Angi, we'll be able to better serve our growing base of service pros."

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Text Request home service users have seen improvements in their lead-to-sales ratios of 100% and higher by adding conversational texting into the sales process.

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"When homeowners come to Angi looking to find and hire a pro for their projects, connecting with a pro quickly is a key factor in their hiring decision," said Rupa Mehta, General Manager, Angi. "We are excited to partner with Text Request to give pros another helpful tool."

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Existing Text Request customers who want to sign up for Angi Leads services can receive a 25% discount on their first 30 days, and an ongoing 5% quarterly rebate. Existing Angi Leads customers who want to sign up for Text Request can receive a 20% monthly discount on all Text Request subscriptions.

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For more information, visit textrequest.com.

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The modern-era consumer credit score system is broken, locking millions of potential homeowners out of the American dream. Ready Life, a new fintech backed by Figure Technologies Inc., is pioneering a revolutionary mortgage lending model that relies on good rental payment history to qualify buyers for home purchases.

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"We are rewriting the rules for homeownership," says Ready Life CEO Ashley D. Bell, a corporate finance attorney and a former White House Policy Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. "The current system isn't working, so Ready Life has created a way to help individuals get into a home of their own based on the factors that matter. We believe that a family with a documented history of paying their rent on time will pay their mortgage in the same fashion."

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When the Ready Life platform launches this Fall, consumers who pay their rent on time using the Ready Pay Visa® Debit Card will qualify for mortgages without a credit score review.

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Figure Technologies, Inc. serves as both an investor and Ready Life's technology partner. Figure is the leader in blockchain-based fintech infrastructure and has developed backend technology that will enable Ready Life customers to benefit from faster, less expensive transactions. Ready Life will leverage the Provenance Blockchain–which is the only public, decentralized blockchain used by U.S. Banks, with billions of dollars of digital financial assets transacted across lending, payments, and marketplaces.

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"Figure is proud to be an investor and partner for the tech infrastructure for Ready Life," says June Ou, Cofounder and COO of Figure Technologies, Inc. "Ready Life represents a forward thinking mission-based fintech solution that utilizes blockchain technology and payment solutions to support consumers and small business owners in building a viable pathway to create generational wealth."

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Ready Life Financial, Inc consists of a suite of financial products and services with three core pillars:

• Ready Pay - Visa® Debit Card
• Ready Mortgage - Mortgage lending with no credit score required
• Ready Merchant - Merchant Payment Services

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To lead its robust rollout of fintech products, Ready Life has tapped Steve Payne as Chief Technology Officer. Payne is no stranger to utilizing fintech as a tool to create opportunities for underrepresented communities and he has a wealth of successful tech experience that includes leading technology development at SoFi and serving as the CTO at MoCaFi.

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"I'm very honored to join the Ready Life team. I'm motivated by the mission and the opportunity to build innovative fintech products that help communities build generational wealth," Ready Life CTO Steve Payne shares. "Just as there are food deserts and medical deserts in many urban and rural areas, there are also financial deserts. Our technology, built on blockchain, helps keep resources within communities and most importantly– provides a new path to homeownership that uses one's current spending habits as key criteria for obtaining a mortgage."

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Dr. Bernice A. King, the daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, serves as chair of the Ready Life advisory board and views its mission as an extension of her father's work to reduce poverty and inequality. "I believe that Ready Life can help rectify decades of discrimination in the area of homeownership by helping to remove unnecessary barriers," King states.

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Ready Life will officially launch in the Fall of 2022 and is currently conducting its Series A funding round, led by Figure Technologies, Inc.

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Popadelics Crunchy Mushroom Chips announced today that it is set to be an official partner of Electric Zoo 3.0, the 13 edition of the renowned EDM music festival taking place September 2-4, 2022 on Randall's Island in New York, NY. Popadelics will be hosting an exclusive onsite experience for festival attendees, including sampling and vending of all three of its bold, mouth-watering flavors – Trippin' Truffle Parm, Twisted Thai Chili, and Rad Rosemary and Salt, as well as branded swag giveaways.

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Electric Zoo is one of the country's most renowned EDM music festivals, hosting over 100,000 attendees over its three days. This year, Electric Zoo 3.0 will feature star-studded headliners including Porter Robinson, Diplo, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.

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Popadelics has also launched its Popadelics x Electric Zoo Sweepstakes, with the top prize consisting of two, three-day general admission tickets to Electric Zoo 3.0. The Sweepstakes is open to residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia aged 18 or older at the time of entry. The Sweepstakes will end at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on August 25, 2022, with the winner drawn and contacted on or around August 26, 2022. For more information on the sweepstakes and how to enter, visit popadelics.com/pages/ezoo2022.

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To produce its signature crunch, Popadelics Crunchy Mushroom Chips leverage a unique cooking method called vacuum frying, which allows foods to cook at much lower temperatures while absorbing less oil and retaining more of their color, nutrients, texture, and flavor. Popadelics are also vegan, non-GMO, and a good source of protein and fiber.

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Popadelics made its trade debut at the Specialty Food Association Summer Fancy Food Show in June 2022, and was named one of the show's trendsetters by the SFA Trendsetter Panel. Popadelics was also a finalist in this year's NOSH Pitch Slam competition.

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"Popadelics aren't just a snack - they're an experience, making our snacks a natural fit at live events such as Electric Zoo," said Marilyn Yang, Co-Founder and CEO of Fun-Gal Snacks, the parent company of Popadelics. "We couldn't be more excited that our music festival debut will be in our brand's hometown of New York City, and it will be the first of many more live events to come."

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Today, BFF, an open-access community with a mission to help women and non-binary people get educated, connected, and empowered in web3, proudly announces the Belonging and Mattering Council (BMC) and web3 pledge as part of its ongoing commitment to uplift and spotlight opportunities for underrepresented communities in collaboration with multicultural multimedia communications agency Skai Blue Media.

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"With a community of more than 100,000 members, we've made it a priority to actively support the multitude of individuals represented in BFF," said BFF co-founders Brit Morin and Jaime Schmidt. "We want to amplify our community and leaders to showcase the diverse talent within the web3 space and beyond. We're proud to work with such a renowned and experienced  council and excited to keep expanding on it as we enter BFF's next chapter to ignite change."

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The stage is set for the overdue acknowledgment, acceptance and celebration of diversity and inclusion within web3, from the faces that represent web3 communities and the consumers who reflect global identities to the artists that create NFTs and set industry standards. The BMC is a hand-selected group of individuals who will respond to and suggest strategies on public-facing initiatives. Each council member will sign the web3 pledge that delineates BFF's commitment to pursuing and upholding exceptional DEI standards for the brand.

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The first iteration of the BMC members includes Emmy-nominated actress and Founder of Big Hattie Productions, Natasha Rothwell, who has also joined BFF as a founding member. Additional members include BFF's Community Inclusion Coordinator, Riley Blackwell, Senior Vice President and Channel Chief at Unstoppable Domains, Sandy Carter; Founder and Publisher of Because of Them We Can™, Eunique Jones Gibson; and civil rights lawyer, entrepreneur, and American Disabilities Act Activist, Alexis Kashar.

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"I'm excited to be joining the web3 community as one of the founding BFF and Belonging and Mattering council members," said Rothwell. "I look forward to sharing my experience in arts education and as a creative in entertainment as an expression of my commitment to the advocacy for marginalized groups in order to create more opportunities and ensure an equitable future for underserved communities in web3."

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The BMC will work to drive opportunities for the BFF brand to be an active participant in equitable causes and inform the BFF community with proper tools, lexicon, and cultural insights to adequately support under-resourced communities. Initiatives will include professional development programs, fundraising to support other initiatives, partnerships with BIPOC organizations, and more.

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The BMC will continue to grow in membership as recruitment is ongoing. Members should have positive personal brands and reputations that align with the council goals in advancing web3 standards and developing conversation around critical issues for dialogue (web3, race, gender, LGBTQIA+, religion, veteran status, etc.)

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This month, Woodbridge® debuts Woodbridge Wine Soda: a first-of-its-kind wine experience in the United States that combines crisp white wine with the refreshing flavor, sweetness, and pop of everyone's favorite classic sodas. For consumers seeking convenient, approachable alcoholic beverages with more refreshing flavor than hard seltzers, Woodbridge Wine Soda is the perfect choice. These drinks enhance the satisfyingly sweet taste and refreshing fizz of Lemon Lime, Orange, and Grapefruit sodas with an extra layer of fruity flavors and aromas from crisp, high-quality California white wine in a convenient ready-to-drink can.

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The introduction of Woodbridge Wine Soda creates a new and unique wine experience for consumers that makes wine more accessible and less intimidating. With a flavor-dominant, wine-recessive profile, Woodbridge Wine Sodas are the perfect beverage for people interested in new wine and beverage alcohol experiences that are high quality and fun, but low fuss. These beverages provide the convenience and sociability of hard seltzers without compromising on flavor.

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"We at Woodbridge want to liberate drinkers to 'Wine Your Way' – to enjoy wine whenever, wherever, and however you want," says Serena Shrivastava, Brand Vice President of Woodbridge. "We know many drinkers want something other than traditional varietal wines, which inspired us to create Woodbridge Wine Sodas to provide consumers with a new way to experience and enjoy wine that is less formal and more fun. We are excited to bring this innovation to wine lovers nationwide and introduce a new way for consumers to explore the wine category."

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The new Woodbridge Wine Soda variety six-pack comes in a recyclable box containing brightly colored 250ml cans in three flavors: Grapefruit, Lemon Lime, and Orange Soda – a perfect blend of quality white wine and natural flavors, at 7% ABV per serving.

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Woodbridge was founded by legendary winemaker Robert Mondavi who was a champion of winemaking innovation and leader in establishing California's reputation for quality winemaking on a global scale. With more than 40 years of history dedicated to making quality wines for everyday enjoyment, Woodbridge proudly carries on its founder's core value of expanding wine culture in America by making great wines accessible to everyone for enjoyment whenever, wherever and however they want.

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Woodbridge Wine Soda retails for a suggested retail price of $10.99 - $12.99 per six-pack Variety Pack and will be available starting this month on Drizly, InstaCart and at local retailers nationwide where Woodbridge is sold. Follow along @WoodbridgeWines #WineYourWay or visit WoodbridgeWines.com for more information.

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The Amazon rainforest is beaming with sounds. Like musicians in a band, each animal plays a part, occupying its own "acoustic niche" in frequency and time. But repeated fires in the Amazon basin are silencing Mother Earth's symphony, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The recordings showed a significant difference in animal sounds between forests that had experienced multiple fires versus only one fire as deforestation continues to grow rapidly in the Amazon. This vital ecosystem is still burning.

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For one musician, this news is heartbreaking as the dissolute results become inevitable each day. Releasing her first acoustic song, 'Air to Fire,' back in 2020, Anjalts, a songwriter/ producer, redirected the spotlight to a place she once called home. Growing up in Guyana, South America, with her grandparents, where 80% of the country is a rainforest. The news of this essential ecosystem burning massive areas in Brazil & Suriname only to provide grasslands for the demand of livestock, mining, and logging raises so many questions as to why are some critical global eco-areas that sustain our planet not better protected in the nations where they are located?

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A global concern backed by science that shows how our planet regulates the air we breathe, the temperatures, and ocean life. It is all connected and affected by its caregivers. All of us.

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"Not every emerging artist wants to tackle these kinds of complex issues because it may not sell records enough," says Elle Asti, CEO / Founder of IXOmusic. Then you have a multi-rebellious artist like Anjalts and she inspires you to see a different perspective. And that's what she does with her new song 'A Tree Sings' that gets released on Aug 5 on all streaming platforms worldwide.

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Be the first to hear 'A Tree Sings' drops Aug 5 HERE

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The song highlights a different viewpoint as the last tree in the Amazon Rainforest sings a song as she watches her forest burn all around her. Deepens the message of finding better solutions to preserve important ecosystems around the planet.

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Link to ''A Tree Sings' HERE

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On Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. (Eastern), presenters from You & Five-O (YFO), Kinston Police Department, and Shaw University's Center for Racial and Social Justice (CRSJ) will host a virtual town hall webinar titled "Reality Check 5.0" to discuss community policing and to provide tips for safely surviving encounters with law enforcement. Everyone is welcome, and there is no cost to attend; however, registration is required at www.YouAndFive-O.com.

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Founded in 2015 by retired Deputy Police Chief Beverly "BJ" Council, You & Five-O provides customized training for police officers, community organizations, schools and individuals to assist with improving relationships between police and the public they are sworn to protect and serve. YFO was created in response to numerous high-profile cases highlighting deadly encounters between law enforcement and mostly Black and Brown – and often unarmed – individuals. Training sessions address the current lack of trust, communication gaps, problem-solving, Constitutional rights, and potentially devastating consequences of inadequate relationships between the public and the police.

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Council said: "Our goal is to save lives. This Reality Check 5.0 webinar is an opportunity for us to provide solutions to keep people safe. Cooperation and communication between the police and the public will take center stage in our efforts to increase safe encounters with law enforcement." Webinar topics will address the history of policing in the U.S., individual rights, police perceptions and misperceptions, police misconduct and accountability, and current cases in the media.

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Dr. Erin Moore, executive director for the Center for Racial and Social Justice, said: "The Center for Racial and Social Justice is excited to be a part of this important and timely conversation about creating a better relationship between police and the communities they serve. It is vital that our young people learn how to interact with law enforcement so that they can make it home safely."

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You & Five-O training programs pay homage to the merits of cooperation, compliance and communication with officers of the law. Leaders at community organizations and local police departments interested in presenting the signature You & Five-O Community Policing training model can email: training@youandfive-o.com for more information.

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Evolution Digital today announces Blue Stream Fiber, a Coral Springs-based telecommunications provider offering gigabit-speed broadband, as well as video and voice services to residential and commercial customers across Florida, will offer to its customers Evolution Digital's OpenSync™-enabled EVO6700AP dual-operational Wi-Fi 6 access point (AP) router and mesh beacon.

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Evolution Digital's EVO6700AP functions as the main wireless AP in the home or a mesh beacon to extend Wi-Fi coverage to the whole home. This multi-use 802.11ax device enhances Blue Stream Fiber's operations and support with a user-friendly self-installation deployment model through Plume's highly-rated HomePass™ mobile app, all while increasing ARPU and reducing OPEX.

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Available now, EVO6700AP provides out-of-the-box access to Plume's award-winning SaaS Experience Platform featuring a new Smart Home Service bundle that is powered by sophisticated cloud management, AI technology and OpenSync open-source software to enable proactive management of a subscriber's smart-home experience. Plume's sophisticated algorithms monitor and self-optimize Wi-Fi connectivity to every device ensuring a flawless user experience.

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"Our team appreciates Blue Stream Fiber's longstanding relationship and continued confidence to be their trusted provider of next-generation Wi-Fi solutions," said Marc Cohen, Chief Revenue Officer. "This partnership furthers our goal to provide an exceptional customer experience for service providers while continuing to expand whole-home Wi-Fi enablement through Plume's comprehensive services platform. Blue Stream Fiber's team conducted rigorous testing, as well as reviewed and confirmed alignment of hardware and software requirements, of Evolution Digital's Wi-Fi 6 OpenSync-enabled equipment to ensure that subscribers can expect efficient, consistent and high-quality network connectivity without interruption."

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"We chose Evolution Digital as our OpenSync-enabled hardware provider because of our long-term partnership and its proven industry-leading technology," said Joe Canavan, CEO at Blue Stream Fiber. "Evolution Digital's whole-home solutions allow us to solve the increased complexity of delivering video over WiFi connectivity, while managing data-driven back-end operations to provide real-time, predictive customer support tools through Plume's HomePass app for customers, and Haystack remote management platform for operator control of our WiFi offerings."

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Blue Stream Fiber is the first publicly announced service provider to choose Evolution Digital as its OpenSync Wi-Fi hardware supplier. Evolution Digital's EVO6700AP completed OpenSync certification in September 2021.

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To learn more about Evolution Digital's OpenSync-enabled Wi-Fi products and services, please visit www.evolutiondigital.com/plume-ecosystem.

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Mavely, the social commerce platform that streamlines customer acquisition and social selling for the everyday influencer, today announced two new leadership hires who bring a breadth of industry experience to Mavely's fast-growing team. Jason Sires will serve as Mavely's new vice president of sales, and Erin Killian-Kristyniak is joining as vice president of community and brand.

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"Jason and Erin understand what consumers are looking for from today's brands and the power of blending affiliate marketing with everyday influencers in bridging the gap between brands and consumers," said Evan Wray, co-founder and CEO of Mavely. "Social commerce is nearly a $1 trillion dollar market, and Mavely is positioned to be a category leader. Having team leaders like Jason and Erin will help solidify our position, continue momentum and accelerate growth."

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Sires is an accomplished digital sales and marketing executive with more than 20 years of experience driving organizational sales goals and objectives. In his new role he will drive growth and development for the Mavely platform. He will focus on building relationships between brands and their advocates to solidify Mavely as a social commerce category leader for both influencers and brands.

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Prior to joining Mavely, Sires was an executive at Smarter Chaos, a leading affiliate and digital marketing agency. His experience includes successfully prospecting and closing deals with leading brands and overseeing a variety of companies' digital marketing, brand development and performance marketing strategies. He has worked with top brands including Shipt/Target, FabFitFun, Tile, Dollar Shave Club, Pepsi and more.

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"Brands today want to authentically engage with consumers and building relationships with influencers that consumers trust is the best way to do that," said Sires. "Mavely has cracked the code on how to bring brands, influencers and consumers together, and I couldn't be more excited to join Mavely at this inflection point and help the company continue to grow."

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Killian-Kristyniak brings over 15 years of experience in affiliate marketing and management and will be key to Mavely's growth strategy in the coming years. As vice president of community and brand Killian-Kristyniak will support brand partners and creators across a multitude of verticals including beauty, fashion, lifestyle, wellness and finance, and continue to expand Mavely's reach into new verticals.

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Before Mavely, Killian-Kristyniak spent 14 years at Pepperjam, one of the world's leading affiliate platforms. During her last eight years as an executive with Pepperjam, she managed some of the biggest retail brands in the affiliate space and played a key role in acquisitions and organic growth. Most recently, she served as a vice president for Partnerize, another top affiliate platform that acquired Pepperjam in 2020, where she worked with brands and agencies to use technology to drive business success.

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"The way consumers shop has fundamentally changed in recent years, and the last two years especially have accelerated this shift," said Killian-Kristyniak. "Mavely is at the forefront of the social commerce revolution, building authentic engagements between brands and consumers through trusted, everyday influencers. I look forward to continuing to expand the strong community Mavely has already established."

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Tolerant, known for its certified organic, single-ingredient legume-based pasta, is pleased to introduce Organic Chickpea Spaghetti as the newest addition to its roster of high-protein, high-fiber (6g of total fat per 3.5 oz serving) and grain-free pastas.

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As people look to add more plant-based foods to their diet, Tolerant is excited to offer this much-beloved pasta cut. In fact, Spaghetti was the most-requested shape by Tolerant customers, so the team worked to launch the best version of this classic: made with just one ingredient – chickpeas.

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"At Tolerant, we believe that making food choices that are good for you shouldn't be boring or restrictive," said Niloo Mirani, Brand Manager at Tolerant. "We were founded on the premise that everyone should be able to enjoy delicious foods that they can feel good about – we're committed to offering a variety of pasta options that make eating exciting and enjoyable!"

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Tolerant's line of single-ingredient legume-based pastas contain no fillers, additives, or binders, and are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO project verified, vegan, and kosher - with no major allergens. Made simply, for delicious taste and texture, Tolerant legume-based pastas are naturally high in plant-based protein and provide 39 percent of daily recommended fiber with just 6g of total fat per 3.5 oz serving.

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Tolerant's new Organic Chickpea Spaghetti is currently available exclusively at Whole Foods Markets across the United States. Each 8 oz. package will retail for $4.49.

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Tolerant's full lineup of organic pasta includes: Organic Green Lentil Penne, Organic Green Lentil Rotini, Organic Green Lentil Elbows, Organic Red Lentil Penne, Organic Red Lentil Rotini, Organic Chickpea Penne, Organic Chickpea Rotini and Organic Chickpea Spaghetti.

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BeMe, a mobile app that supports the mental health of all teens, is announcing today Christine Ellis Purcell has joined as Chief Business Officer. Ms. Purcell is known throughout her marketing career for building distinct brands, driving growth and enhancing experiences across consumer and commercial products.

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Most recently, as Chief Marketing Officer at Twin Health, where she was the first marketing hire, Ms. Purcell drove growth and brand for the company. She was previously an executive at Facebook for ten years where she led product and brand marketing for Messenger and Messenger Kids, as well as Community Operations, including safety and integrity across global markets.

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At BeMe, Ms. Purcell will lead BeMe's marketing and brand strategy, as well as develop a robust sales process, driving health plan sales and increasing growth in the payor market, a key growth driver for the company.

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"Christine is a best-in-class marketing executive with incredible experience building brands and driving brand and product marketing for Fortune 500 and health care startups alike," said Nicki Tessler, Chief Executive Officer of BeMe. "I am thrilled Christine has joined our leadership team and excited to partner with someone with such exceptional acumen and deep knowledge of our industry. Most importantly, Christine brings great passion for helping improve teen's mental health."

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Prior to Facebook, Ms.Purcell was an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company, leading consultant and client teams, servicing strategy, marketing and innovation.  At the beginning of her career, in true alignment with BeMe's mission of improving teen mental health, she was a group counselor for adolescents with severe behavioral and emotional issues.

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Ms. Purcell graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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Summer's not quite over, but the back-to-school season is certainly almost here. There's nothing more stressful than last-minute shopping, so when it comes to the essentials, shopping early is a must! Starting with the most important school essentials, backpacks are usually an annual purchase for students. Get a head start on your shopping list with Pretty Dope Society and enhance your child's backpack with a whole lot of Black representation.

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In her continued effort to breathe life into Black art, Pretty Dope Society Founder, Chrishonda Benson, rebranded her company and launched a new back-to-school collection on July 1st. Far too often, Black families are left out of the narrative in the designs geared toward children. When you walk into many big department stores during the back-to-school season, it's rare for Black children to see themselves portrayed in any of the product designs. Pretty Dope Society's new collection was created to give Black children an opportunity that many of their parents didn't have growing up. As part of their rebrand, Pretty Dope Society is now geared 100% for the kids to ensure that families with Black children can always find amazing products for the back-to-school season and all year round.

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As a Black mother herself, Chrishonda knew the perfect person to collaborate with on this launch, her 9-year-old daughter, Mariah. With direct insight into what children want to see, Pretty Dope Society expands on the Black narrative by showcasing the sun-kissed hue of black and Brown children on their educational paths.

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Each backpack was designed by the mother-daughter duo to present a fun, creative, and melanin-filled experience. The new Pretty Dope Society collection celebrates the back-to-school season with a necessary emphasis on Black representation in all forms, especially in education. From backpacks, lunch boxes, pencil pouches, and more, there was always a lack of diversity when it came to school essential products, but not anymore with Pretty Dope Society. It's undeniable that when Black and Brown children are able to view themselves as the main character in their book of life, there's a boost of confidence and self-love. Get your child ready for school this year by purchasing a backpack and matching accessories that they can feel great about on that first day back.

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For more information on Pretty Dope Society's Back-to-School Collection, visit their website at https://www.prettydopesociety.com/ and follow them on social media @prettydopesociety.

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Exclusive. Luxury. Relaxation.

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These features should be at the core of every beauty experience. However, they have become increasingly rare in today's fast-paced world. Glamifornia Style Lounge changes that by offering premier personally-curated concierge beauty services in Malibu.

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Located inside the historic and newly renovated Malibu Courthouse, Glamifornia Style Lounge (or GSL for short), a pioneer in the local beauty, health, wellness, and art industries, offers streamlined, catered beauty services in a soothing and professional environment. From cuts, colors & blowouts to lashes and brows, manicures and pedicures, makeup consultations, facials and massages, tanning services, and more, GSL offers all of the beauty solutions you need to look and feel larger than life ~ all in a time-saving, efficient manner. Imagine having your nails, hair, and makeup done by a movie industry-trained team of beauty professionals.

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GSL offers nearly all of its services on a concierge basis - our team comes to you so you can relax and be pampered in the comfort of your home or hotel. Such concierge services save clients time, make it easier to keep up with their busy schedules, and provide patrons with more private and personalized experiences provided by GSL's beauty and wellness experts. Glamifornia's diverse and experienced team of beauty practitioners know that you deserve the best and they go above and beyond to custom-curate every appointment for each individual client. See our talent here: https://glamifornia.com/talent/

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Glamifornia Style Lounge also offers a wide range of boutique products as well. The GSL Boutique Shop boasts a wide selection of unique products to inspire creativity and beauty as you help to design your own unique, savvy style. From sensational Glamifornia swimwear and on-trend Glamifornia Stylewear, to vintage bags, fashion accessories, and Madflowers luscious beauty and body essential oil products, The GSL Boutique Shop is your source for indulgent California Glamour. Terah Tidy, Designer and Proprietor at the Style Lounge, is the genius behind this unique space. Tidy has personally designed creatively personalized home decor that are perfect for your interior or outdoor spaces at home or at an office.

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Continuing its commitment to meeting consumer needs with quality and innovative products, water filtration pioneer Rusco™ is pleased to release the Rusco Smart Leak Detector, which will add to its expanding line of smart products.

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"We're really excited about adding these leak detectors to our line of smart products," said Michael Klump, president of Rusco. "We started with the Smart Ball Valve in November of 2021 and adding these Smart Leak Detectors will allow our customers to create smart systems in their homes or businesses that can save a lot of time, money and hassle from water damage caused by undetected leaks. We look forward to delivering additional products to our smart line later this year."

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Compatible with leading smart hubs, including Amazon Alexa and Google Home, the Rusco Smart Leak Detector is app-driven and pairs with Apple and Android™ devices. Its connectivity to the app allows for convenient notifications to a smart phone or tablet and easy pairing with other smart devices, such as Rusco's Smart Ball Valve. The product has an alarm in it, in the case that a phone or tablet is not nearby. This leak detector is very small and powered by two AAA batteries, making it light and really easy to place in areas where a water leak might occur.

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One of the most exciting features of this product is how it can pair with other smart products like Rusco's Smart Ball Valve to create a smart system. When paired with the Smart Ball Valve, a leak detector can tell the valve to close when a water leak is detected, potentially saving thousands of dollars in water damages.

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Klump added, "A lot of people think about installing smart thermostats or smart security systems in their homes or businesses, but when it comes to water monitoring, the percentage of people who invest in those systems is significantly less. I think one of the issues with that is the cost of these systems. With our Smart Leak Detectors and Smart Ball Valves, Rusco is hoping to give customers a high-quality and affordable option to prevent very costly water damage in the event of a water leak."

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The Rusco Smart Leak Detector is now available for its network of more than 600 distributors. This is the first of several new products currently in development and slated for release in 2022.

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TranX announced the launch of its new dating app specifically created for the transgender community and their admirers. A digital location for thousands of transgender people looking to meet others, TranX features full profiles that are more than just a picture and a name. Using a series of questions to put users at ease, TranX profiles give a better snapshot into each user without sacrificing privacy. And with easy-to-use text and video chatting, TranX facilitates quick communication once users are ready to talk. TranX is available for download via the App Store and Google Play.

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"We really have created the best app out there to serve the transgender community," said TranX. "We understand that it's very hard for transgender people to find friends, romance, or LTRs in the real world, or even during online dating. So, we're specifically geared to be very welcoming to our transgender clients, of course, but also to their admirers. And TranX is a premium dating app for cross dressers, bisexuals, and many others who all share one passion: their love and appreciation for the unique, distinctive beauty of trans people."

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TranX – Major App Features

• A wide variety of members, including: MTF, FTM, pre or post op, androgynous, intersex, bisexual, crossdressers, and cis.
• Full profiles, regularly screened to prevent bots, cat-fishing, and other scammers.
• Fully supported in-app video and text chatting.

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TranX – 5-Star Rave Reviews

"Other dating apps don't come close. The functionality of TranX is better, the users are more real and engaged, and TranX does not seem algorithm-drunk or money-focused. In a short time, I've met really lovely women here and value the connections we've made ... TranX is far and away more useable and satisfying than other dating apps." E. Christon

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"Tried all the other miserable dating apps with no luck at all. Transgender Dating is way less shallow and sets everyone up to have better matches, the way the prompts and bio stuff works. I met someone amazing after about a week on the app, we went out, we both deleted a few weeks later, and we've just moved into a cozy little house together. I doubt we would have ever met or fallen in love without TranX…" –G. Frigot

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"Better than the rest. I have tried others dating apps and this one is the best and finally what I was looking for. Bumble, for example, it's hard to match; on Tinder, you get more matches but usually they are not quality matches (and there are fake accounts as well). With TranX, I felt comfortable immediately. I matched with real people, and it's easy to start a conversation. Most people on TranX are willing to have a serious conversation. I really like that people answer a couple questions in their profile so you can immediately understand their personality better – whereas other apps are all about the looks..." –M. Blackeby

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