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Delaget, a SaaS (software as a service) company that serves restaurant operators their data analytics through seamless automation, announced today their newest partnership with Instant Financial.

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Instant Financial is a provider of fee-free on-demand pay solutions, on a mission to help workers get out from the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, which impacts millions of Americans today. The Instant platform offers a pay management solution and Visa debit card that allows employees to access their hard-earned wages, when they need them, and helps them get on a path to financial independence.

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The addition of Instant to the Delaget Marketplace creates new opportunities for both organizations, as well as enables existing clients to integrate seamlessly, bypassing the time required for custom integrations. This partnership is timely with the rise in popularity of on-demand pay and moves toward making EWA a staple of employee benefits, particularly in the QSR space.

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"We are excited about the addition of Instant to the Delaget Marketplace," says CEO of Delaget, Jason Tober. "Instant's flexibility with employee payment options is of great value to the restaurant industry and we're proud to help support the mission of enabling more restaurant employees the freedom to easily manage their pay."

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"A host of recent economic challenges, not the least of which being the recent rise in inflation, have put pressure on employers to find ways to better support their employees in their financial wellbeing," said Tal Clark, CEO, Instant Financial. "We are excited to partner with Delaget to provide a valuable recruiting tool to restaurant operators and instant pay to their employees."

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One of the premiere motorcycle rallies in the country, Gettysburg Bike Week began its third decade with action packed events for the throngs of folks in attendance. The 21st anniversary rally happened at the Allstar Events Complex in Gettysburg, PA, with festivities kicking off Thursday, July 7, 2022, and running through Sunday, July 10.

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"Hard to believe we're into our third decade," said GBW event director Kelly Shue. "The rally feels fresh every year and this year was no exception."

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Reveling in a jam-packed slate of motorsports and entertainment events, the packed crowd was thrilled by the Moto Motion Stunt Show, Shinerunner Cornhole Tournament, Battlefield Ride of Chrome, fireworks and much, much more! Lucky contestants won $500 cash prizes for winning the mini-bike race and Ride-In Bike Show best-of-show. Jen Shade debuted as emcee, and the Gin Gypsies did what they do best: sling drinks.

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There was music galore, with the Kiltie Band of York, Velveeta and patriotic superstar Dave Bray USA getting things rolling on Thursday night; Redemption Road, Shades of Raven, Small Town Titans and Black Stone Cherry upping the ante on Friday; and Smokin Gunz, Jasmine Cain and Colt Ford bringing the house down Saturday night with rollicking sets.

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All of this in addition to one of the biggest vendor villages in the country, an epic swap meet, the Antique Bike Show, two poker runs and some of the best motorcycle terrain in the east had the record crowd in high spirits.

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If you missed this year's iconic rally, fear not: Plans for next year's rally, number 22, are already in the works with Ace Frehley as the Friday 2023 headliner.

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New and returning riders can find updates, events schedules, lodging information and anything they ever needed to know about Gettysburg Bike Week by visiting https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com/.

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ShoppingGives, the social impact commerce platform that is recognized as a top solution for eCommerce and omnichannel brands to create purposeful and profitable customer relationships, today announced that its Shopify app has received Shopify Plus Certification. Since the app launched in fall 2019, it has grown to over 2,200 integrated merchants leveraging their technology to power their giving initiatives and drive stronger brand growth by creating more authentic and values aligned customer experiences. This certification recognizes ShoppingGives' ongoing 5-star reviews and excellent customer support infrastructure as well as the technology's top-tier security and technical performance.

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ShoppingGives is an incredibly versatile tool for any merchant looking to more deeply engage their audience by donating a portion of sales proceeds to the causes that matter most to their customers and to the brand. The app offers the only omnichannel social impact solution on Shopify, enabling merchants to give to high-impact causes on both eCommerce and point-of-sale purchases. It's also highly customizable with over 1.8M 501(c)3 nonprofits to choose from, the ability to pre-select causes or give customers the ability to select one that's particularly meaningful to them, and the power to control donation amounts and cause selections on the product-level. The app is even natively integrated with Yotpo Rewards, enabling customers to redeem points for donations.

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"We're thrilled to be recognized with the Shopify Plus Certification," said Ronny Sage, Founder & CEO of ShoppingGives. "Now more than ever brands are looking to demonstrate their value alignment with customers through concrete actions, and ShoppingGives enables them to build loyalty through impact."

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ShoppingGives makes it simple for merchants to launch giving campaigns and to rapidly shift gears to support timely causes and culture moments. Historically, state-by-state regulations have made partnering with nonprofits prohibitively expensive for all but the largest retailers, and the process has been time-consuming, meaning brands have had a hard time quickly starting donation initiatives around events like the fall of Roe or the invasion of Ukraine. ShoppingGives handles all of the backend complexities of cause marketing regulation, allowing brands to focus on making an impact and engaging customers.

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"The Shopify Plus Certified App program is designed to meet the advanced requirements of the world's fastest growing brands," said Mark Bergen, VP Revenue at Shopify. "We're happy to welcome ShoppingGives to the program, bringing their insight and experience in powering donations and giving campaigns to the Plus merchant community."

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Merchants looking to kick off their impact strategy or to level up existing efforts can visit https://www.shopify.com/plus/partners/shoppinggives to get started.

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Thousand, creators of stylistically-designed and innovative bicycle helmets, is expanding its collection of mobility-friendly, safety-oriented product offerings to include front and rear lights for bikes, scooters and other forms of micromobility. Intuitively designed for exercise, commuting or running errands, the new Traveler Lights empower riders to seamlessly access their city from day to night.

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 938 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2020 - nearly a nine percent increase over 2019 - the majority of which occur on urban streets between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. In addition to wearing a proper fitting helmet, visibility is a critical rule for remaining safe on the roads.

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"Thousand was founded with the intention of helping our communities opt into safety, beginning with the choice to wear a helmet," said Gloria Hwang, founder and CEO, Thousand. "The Traveler Lights represent our broader vision to encourage safe urban mobility through stylish, sustainable and user-friendly products that riders choose to use. By enhancing riders' visibility, we want to promote movement by micromobility no matter the season or time of day."

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Inspired by the lens of a camera, the Traveler Lights' dial allows riders to toggle between three modes quickly and intuitively. The front and rear lights each feature three modes with various lumen outputs and runtimes designed for use at all times of day. A quick two hour charge time ensures the lights are bright for the next ride. The Traveler Lights are available as a set (MSRP $65) or as individual front and rear lights (MSRP $35), and are compatible with a variety of handlebars and seatposts. The lightweight lights (40g) attach magnetically to their mounts (20g) for simple removal and installation while the mount remains securely set in place.

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Features:

• Eco Flash (Front: 30 lumens / 36 hour runtime; Rear: 10 lumens / 22 hours): Perfect for dawn and dusk commutes.
• Solid (Front: 100 lumens / 8 hour runtime; Rear: 35 lumens / 4.5 hours): Intended for night riding when a consistent light is required.
• Daylight Flash (Front: 250 lumens / 6 hour runtime; Rear: 80 lumens / 3.75 hours): The brightest offering for enhanced visibility during mid-day rides.

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The Traveler Lights are available in three colors including Speedway Creme, Stealth Black and Thousand Navy. Additional details are available in the tech sheet along with images.

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Thousand utilized a human-centered design process when designing each of its helmet models - the Heritage, Chapter MIPS and Thousand Jr. - and the brand leaned into real riders once again for input in the development of the Traveler Lights. Through the process, it became clear that convenience, simplicity and style were the key factors that riders looked for in a light. The Traveler Lights address each of these details directly in simple-to-use and intuitively designed front and rear lights, made for urban travelers on the go.

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Omneky, an AI-driven marketing platform, today announced that John Donovan, former CEO of AT&T Communications, has joined as an investor.

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Donovan brings decades of experience helping scale next-generation SaaS companies for growth. He currently serves on the boards of Lockheed Martin and Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity company. With the new partnership, Omneky is equipped to scale midmarket and enterprise AI content generation for personalized images and videos.

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Donovan joins an impressive roster of Omneky investors that include Richard Socher, former Chief Scientist at Salesforce; Gene Farrell, former CPO/CSO at SmartSheets and former VP at AWS Enterprise; Craig Kostelic, Chief Business Officer, Commercial Revenue at Conde Nast; Charlie Feng, Co-Founder of ClearCo; Tien Tzuo, Founder and CEO of Zuora, in addition to venture capital companies Softbank's Deepcore and Village Global.

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"From my first introduction to Omneky, I have been impressed by their vision for using AI to create innovative design that is distinctive, ROI-driven, and scalable to each customer," said Donovan. "Their vision of leveraging client insights and demographics to generate AI-curated ads across multiple platforms is a marketing game-changer, and I'm proud to invest in their future."

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Founded by technology entrepreneur and CEO Hikari Senju, the Omneky platform utilizes omnichannel creative testing to empower customers to launch unified and personalized brand experiences across all digital touchpoints. Omneky taps into audience demographics and consumer insights to generate thousands of tailored ads formatted for each platform using existing design assets. Omneky increases creative testing to maximize ad performance.

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"We are honored to have the support of John Donovan among our growing list of strategic investors as we work towards our goal of being a category-defining AI company," said Hikari Senju, Founder and CEO of Omneky. "His investment will allow us to continue growing our platform, utilizing state-of-the-art deep learning at scale."  

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Last year, Omneky announced its seed round funding of over $2.5 million with strategic investments from venture capital firms including Softbank's Deepcore, Village Global and Hyphen Capital. The seed round funding allowed Omneky to continue to expand and implement significant updates to the platform, including its AI-powered image and video generation capabilities, new digital asset manager (DAM), creator marketplace and multi-platform integrations. The platform is now generating personalized ads for more than 200 clients across LinkedIn, Reddit, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, programmatic TV, CTV and more.

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Entertainment Arts Research (OTC: EARI), a diversified beverage and media group, has concluded the largest acquisition to date of Original New York Seltzer LLC., and LA Bottle Works Inc. with combined revenues generated over the last 3 years of $50 Million.

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The legendary Original New York Seltzer brand held under Original New York Seltzer LLC., was relaunched in May of 2015 after a 25-year hiatus.  Building a well-supported and growing distribution network of 168 wholesale distributors in the US and Canada in just 7 years. The brand is available in over 10,000 accounts across an omnichannel network of chain, mass, foodservice, online retail and on premise. Iconic in the craft soda category, this all-natural craft soda has four simple ingredients and is packed in a 10 oz premium glass bottle.

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LA Bottle Works Inc., is the production arm for Original New York Seltzer and Cock 'n Bull cocktail mixers, located in Los Angeles. "Bringing Seltzer and Cock 'n Bull into the EARI Beverage Group, creates endless opportunities for cross selling, horizontal product innovation and line-extensions across the Group's current Brand portfolio" said Bernard Rubin, the EARI Beverage Group CEO. The Cock 'n Bull mixer range consists of tonic water, ginger beer, club soda, bitter lemon, and bitter orange. The bottling plant has sufficient capacity to double the current production output and offers turnkey consulting for formulation, packaging, labelling, branding, and marketing from concept to consumer.

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Further commenting, Rubin said "Concluding this acquisition accelerates the EARI Beverage Group to well over $20 Million in annual revenues and our plans to up list to Nasdaq. We now have a strong base to become a serious contender in the craft beverage industry and will continue to execute the business plan. With Original New York Seltzer we have just added the "third C" to our group - Craft Soda, Craft Beer, and Craft Spirits, with the global Craft Soda market category at US$600M in sales and anticipated to grow at a 5.1% CAGR for the period 2019-2025. With additional acquisitions and by utilizing the shared cross functional resources and expertise within the group, there is a huge opportunity to achieve greater efficiencies and inhouse innovation. Subsidiaries within the group will benefit from economies of scale, production control and reciprocal distribution expansion on the West and East Coasts".

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For more information on Original New York Seltzer and LA Bottle Works, please visit https://www.newyorkseltzer.com/ and http://www.labottleworks.com/. We also encourage our shareholders to visit our official Twitter account for updates: https://twitter.com/EARI_Bev_Group

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Introducing Jam, a new creator platform to share and listen to bite-sized audio. Jam provides creators with an opportunity to engage with a wider audience of listeners with quick, compelling short-form audio snippets that are "just a minute" (or so). Jam fills a gap in the audio space that other platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok have made popular for text, photos, and videos. This makes it easy for listeners to discover shorter content, as new creators as well as existing brands like Billboard, WSJ, 60-Second Science, and NBA Fast Break lean into the trend with "minute briefings" and other mini-podcasts. After a year in closed Beta, the company is headed to Comic-Con today to give attendees a first look at the platform, and start to grow its community of creators and listeners.

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Audio has long been a key medium for entertainment, but has been slower to adapt to the short-form style that's growing increasingly popular with users. Jam offers creators a way to keep their users more engaged by filling time in shorter bursts and accommodating busy schedules. It's a new way to listen, with unique content that often feels more like a one-on-one conversation. Once set up on Jam, creators can deliver content whenever they choose, including daily, weekly, or on-the-fly in response to current trends and news. The entire model is set up to provide listeners with a rotation of fresh and relevant content, delivered directly via text message.

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"Short audio connects creators and listeners in a genuinely new way… it's personal and authentic, like a voicemail left by a friend. Jam makes it easy for creators to record their insight, news, or message, and delivers it to listeners at a time that's right for them - whether they're walking the dog, running a quick errand, or making lunch," said Pete Davies, Co-Founder and CEO of Jam. "We're excited to bring Jam to the content-rich community at Comic-Con, an event famous for its ability to bring creators and their audience closer together. That's what Jam is all about."

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To get started with Jam, users simply sign up with their phone number or text LISTEN to 552266, then curate a list of Jams to receive each morning via text. The Jam library is constantly expanding to include a wide range of content from across categories and genres. This provides creators with fast and easy access to new audiences, while enabling users to easily find bite-sized audio content from top media brands and popular podcasters, as well as discover new and emerging creators.

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"In the age of short-form content, audio has largely been left out. It's puzzling because to us, audio is the best way to convey emotion and create a genuine connection between creative shorts and their listeners," said Chris Pruett, Co-Founder and CTO of Jam. "With Jam we've built an engaging, inclusive, and convenient way for creators and listeners to communicate, without either having to sacrifice too much of their busy day."

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"Making Jams is a great way to distill down the key takeaway points on more complex topics, while keeping the audience engaged and interested," said Jam creator Molly Eaton, owner of Northern Roots Bee Co. Eaton's Hive Tales Jam offers quick insights and tips for bee enthusiasts, which includes a growing number of backyard and urban beekeepers. "The brevity of my Jams is the best part - it really makes it easy for me as well as my listeners to synthesize the most essential, most interesting information with 2-3 minutes of content each week."

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Get connected with Jam ahead of Comic-Con 2022:

• Creators: become a Jammer here: creators.jam.ai
• Listeners: sign up for Jam and start your own custom playlist at https://join.jam.ai/ or text LISTEN to 552266

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Jam will be on-site at Comic-Con 2022 with a team of Jambassadors to answer questions about the platform, hand out gifts, and more.

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In collaboration with Community Libraries the Toley Ranz Foundation 4 Tolerance moves its innovative Stop Bullying Program into safe spaces for children to learn self-empowerment. And there, in those safe, bully-free atmospheres kids and parents, find a go-to place where they can learn how to strengthen self-reliance and stand-up to bullying.

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"Bullying destroys emotional health," said Anke Otto-Wolf, founder of Toley Ranz. "It seems Schools' dos and don'ts prevent children from learning and embracing self-belief and self-esteem. Our move into safe spaces not only opens a path to learning productive social skills as well as tolerance values, but it also contributes to thriving communities at large."

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The Toley Ranz Foundation's anti-bullying programs teach young children lessons of inclusion, diversity, acceptance; learning material includes books, audiobooks, guides, and Toley Ranz, the talking plush toy that represents the inner voice of children. When Toley speaks its 'psst-psst, listen- you are awesome, great job, i believe in you', children listen, no matter their learning ability.

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Toley Ranz Foundation is presently working in partnership with Camp Verde community library to implement the Toley Ranz Stop Bullying Program at the beginning of the new school year in September.

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Anke Otto-Wolf, veteran educator, creator of Toley Ranz and the Foundation, said 'Reaching the soul of a child is transforming a Life'. Anke has developed several award-winning anti-bullying programs geared to children's right to live happy and fear free. Anke is an award-winning author and life coach; she lives and works in Sedona, Arizona.

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With the cost of energy and fossil fuels rising throughout the summer,  Southern Trust Home Services, a leading electrical, HVAC and plumbing company serving southwest Virginia, says homeowners should employ a number of tips and tricks to lower their utility and energy costs while still staying cool.

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"Utility bills in Virginia and all across the country could spike as much as 12 to 20% this season, so finding ways to save money on our summer energy bills is a priority for most homeowners," said Ted Puzio, owner of Southern Trust Home Services. "There are a number of ways we can reduce our energy costs this summer while still beating the heat."

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Puzio recommends:

1. Installing ceiling fans or placing box fans around the home. Fans don't cool the air themselves, but they do assist a home's air conditioning unit by moving colder air around. Fans also help dry the humid air that can hold heat.
2. Upgrade or tune-up the air conditioner. Air conditioning units need to be properly maintained to work at their most efficient, so homeowners should have their system tuned up on a yearly basis. However, if a home's AC unit is more than 15 years old, a homeowner should consider upgrading to a newer system that has a high ENERGY STAR Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating.
3. Add low-flow water fixtures. Since water use increases in the summer, homeowners can find more savings by adding low-flow fixtures to their showerheads, toilets and outdoor sprinklers. Garden lovers should also only water first thing in the morning or late in the evening to allow plants to soak up their fill. Afternoon sun can evaporate the water before plant roots can drink it in.
4. Close the blinds and seal up the home. Keeping blinds closed during the middle of the day blocks the heat of the afternoon sun which lessens the work on air conditioners. Adding weather stripping to doors and windows can also keep cool air from leaking out of the home.
5. Turn up the thermostat. Raising the thermostat by a few degrees can save hundreds of dollars each summer. Coupled with adding ceiling and box fans, homeowners can save money while still moving cool air throughout the home.
6. Cook outdoors or later at night. Instead of firing up the stove for the evening meal, homeowners can keep the heat outside by grilling their dinners on the patio. Families can also opt for cooking meals in slow cookers all day or by waiting until the sun goes down to turn on the oven.

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"And, as always, we recommend that people stay hydrated. Drinking more water is not only healthy, it helps you stay cool," Puzio said. "These tips help homeowners save money, and they also lessen the strain on their municipality's power grid, which can prevent brownouts and blackouts. We should all be doing our parts to save money and energy this summer."

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Coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act, a new statewide campaign, Live Wildly, is launching to illustrate how the 18-million-acre Corridor touches Floridians' everyday lives, right down to their food and water supply, and its support of local economies, community wellness and iconic species like the Florida panther.

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Live Wildly is the first campaign of the newly established Live Wildly Foundation, a non-profit organization backed by Tampa businessman and philanthropic leader Arnie Bellini. The Foundation is working with dozens of conservation impact partners across the Sunshine State including Conservation Florida, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, Path of the Panther, Archbold Biological Station, Florida Wildlife Federation and Florida Trails Association to support their on-the-ground efforts to protect the Corridor.
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Florida has long been a national leader in conservation, and the enactment of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act adds fresh excitement and bolsters momentum. Live Wildly is an effort to build on that progress by educating people across the state about the Corridor as the work to secure all 18 million acres continues.

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"With more than 1,000 people moving to Florida every day, preserving these unprotected areas and positioning nature as a green infrastructure solution for the state is even more urgent," said Arnie Bellini, founder of Live Wildly. "Yet, few Floridians are aware of the Corridor, its impact or the urgency to connect it - and that's where Live Wildly comes in. When we connect citizens to the Corridor through the things they care about most, we capture their hearts and mobilize action."

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Live Wildly will launch its first PSA campaign (Public Service Announcement), including TV, radio and out-of-home ads in English and Spanish that highlight the Corridor's central role in Florida's ecology and economy. The campaign also has Florida-focused digital features including an interactive map to help locals and visitors connect to the Corridor in their backyard, including recreational opportunities like hiking, biking or camping.

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Today, nearly 10 million acres have been protected in Florida thanks to the dedication of many conservationists. Live Wildly intends to jump-start a movement to help secure the remaining eight million acres still unprotected.

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"We are thrilled to link arms with Live Wildly to promote a groundswell of support for the protection of our wildlife corridor," said Traci Deen, president and CEO of Conservation Florida.

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"The important work happening by conservation partners statewide, coupled with citizen action is just what we need to protect our wildlife, water, wild places and a $9 billion ecotourism industry."

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Throughout the United States and around the globe, Wildlife Corridors are gaining attention as a solution for knitting together critical habitats, helping to prevent species extinction and creating new economies for local communities. In the U.S. alone, there are dozens of initiatives to jump-start the connection and protection of Wildlife Corridors and there is broad support from citizens to value and protect nature. The Florida Wildlife Corridor stands to be a model for public-private partnership, citizen advocacy and grassroots support that other Corridor initiatives could learn from and replicate.

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A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened on Fort Carson at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service shopping center, 6110 Martinez Street. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones and more.

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While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in 45 minutes or less.

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"We all rely on technology to keep us connected, none more than military families," said Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions CEO Dave Barbuto. "I come from an Army family myself and served as an infantry officer for eight years, so I know firsthand what a lifeline technology can be – whether you're on base here in the states or deployed overseas. At Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, we're excited to make life just a little easier for those stationed, living and working on base, with expert tech help available where and when they need it. We make sure your tech is working, so you never have to be disconnected from the things that matter most to you."

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The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy® and Google Pixel™ smartphones. Soldiers and families at Fort Carson can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.

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The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 750 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations will rebrand as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.

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The new store is located at:

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Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Shopping Center
6110 Martinez St, Fort Carson, CO 80913
(719) 960-5560

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STILLY, the new brand of ready-to-drink cocktails in a can that was released to liquor stores across Minnesota earlier this month, is already making a big splash among consumers.

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STILLY beverages are NOT seltzers, and they're not your ordinary cocktails in a can; they're an all-new category of unique adult beverages called a "stilly." A "stilly" is a light and refreshing cocktail made with premium vodka or other distilled spirits, fine bubbles, a squeeze of natural juices, and natural flavors. The exact ingredients and processes used to make a "stilly" are a closely guarded secret, but consumers are proving to love the taste of this unique and naturally refreshing beverage.

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STILLY branded beverages hit liquor stores throughout Minnesota days before the 4th of July holiday. A little over two weeks later, consumers can find them in over 300 liquor stores across Minnesota. New stores are being added daily.

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"We have been overwhelmed by the demand and could not be more excited for what's ahead," said Nick Barthelemy, CEO and Co-founder of STILLY SPIRITS, LLC., based out of Stillwater, MN. "We are already selling through supply into late summer and fall. We are thrilled people love our product as much as we do."

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The company introduced three distinctly delicious flavors of the "vodka stilly" in a variety pack (6 cans/3 flavors) of 12 oz slim cans for $14.99. The three varieties available now include "Partymaker+" (cranberry lime), "Vibe Machine" (grapefruit), and "The Fuzz" (peach). More flavors will hit the market soon.  

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"We rarely see a launch this successful. Customers are buying out the product within days of it reaching stores," said Keith Donovan, general sales manager for Bellboy Corporation, the distributor of STILLY branded beverages. "We pre-sold the entire first run before it even hit the production line, and the demand from our customers continues to grow with every person who tastes it."

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What started as an idea less than a year ago, with the support of family and friends, has turned into not only a new product line but a lifestyle brand. "We all live for the enjoyable moments in life. So we want to inspire people to take a moment, crack a STILLY and a smile, relax, have fun, and enjoy the STILLY Life, all while making memories together," said Barthelemy.

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Later this summer, the company will launch a line of merchandise, including hats, T-shirts, coolers, golf accessories, boat flags, etc., to be sold on Stilly.com.

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A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Grass Valley, located in the Fowler Center at 2108 Nevada City Highway. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones, and more.

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While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues, and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in 45 minutes or less.

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The store is owned by Anita and Ken Gardella.

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"We are excited to serve people in Grass Valley with fast and affordable tech repair," said Anita Gardella. "By offering free diagnostics on all device issues, matching competitors' prices, and guaranteeing fast-turnarounds on device repairs, we're dedicated to making our customers' experience affordable and convenient."

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The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones. Customers can book a repair appointment online or by calling the store at (530) 977-2003. Walk-in service is also available. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.

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The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 750 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations will rebrand as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.

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"We are excited to expand our presence throughout Northern California," said Dave Barbuto, CEO of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people depend on it to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new location."

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The new store is located at:

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Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
2108 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 977-2003

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Warmies®, creators of the world's most soothing stuffed animals and wellness items, announced today that their Fully Microwavable Sloth Warmies® have been selected as a winner of this year's Creative Child and Baby Maternity Magazine Awards. Warmies® are fully microwavable stuffed animals that provide hours of soothing warmth and comfort. Warmies® are scented with real dried French lavender, perfectly weighted to aid sleep, ease anxiety, provide the ultimate relaxation, and are safe for all ages.

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Creative Child and Baby Maternity Magazine, published by Scooterbay Publishing, Inc., hosted their 20th Annual awards program this month. This program honors the best toys, games, and youth products that are unique and demonstrate creativity. Entries are evaluated by real moms and judged against a high standard of merit in their category of entry. Sloth Warmies® won in the Baby Sensory and Toddler Soothing Products categories.

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"This year, we received nearly 400 product entries from 250 companies," said Scott Reichert, Publisher at Scooterbay Publishing. "Winning a Creative Child Award illustrates the manufacturers' creativity, skill, and dedication to their craft and serves as a testament to great production."

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Each year, moms and early education professionals are invited to review the latest and greatest products. Unlike other review programs, moms are asked to evaluate each product thoroughly, allowing every product to receive multiple reviews. One of the reviewers said the Sloth Warmies® "is soft, cuddly and very soothing." Another added, "I just tried it out on my baby and I could tell that it calmed her and would help relax her tummy when she is experiencing colic. It's a really great product."

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For more information, check out the full award listings:
https://awards.creativechild.com/product/4913-sloth-warmies-13
https://awards.babymaternity.com/product/4688-sloth-warmies-13

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In addition to Sloth Warmies®, the company has many cuddly friends, including recent additions such as a Pink Penguin, Owl, Avocado and more, that make a great gift for a loved one. The products are available at Warmies.com and retailers nationwide.

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(Family Features) Once the homework is finished and long days in the classroom and at the office are drawing to a close, you're likely to find hungry loved ones waiting near the kitchen. When busy school nights have you feeling like you're pinched for time, turn to recipes that are easy to make yet still delicious to enjoy.

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For a kid-friendly way to put veggies on the table, look no further than familiar favorites like tacos. These Pickled Beet Tacos put Aunt Nellie's Sliced Pickled Beets at the center of the meal combined with seasoned black beans and a creamy avocado sauce for a dinner that takes less than an hour to prepare.

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An added bonus: This simple recipe makes 10 servings, meaning you can rely on leftovers for lunches throughout the week or a second dinner on an evening when after-school activities leave little time for cooking.

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If dinner plans call for a low-stress side dish or lighter meal, serve up Italian Pasta and Bean Salad that requires just 15 minutes of prep and a handful of flavorful ingredients like READ 3 Bean Salad. It's a perfect complement for a variety of main courses from burgers and grilled chicken to sandwiches and beyond.

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Visit auntnellies.com and readsalads.com to find more meal solutions for busy school nights.

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Pickled Beet Tacos
Recipe courtesy of 40Aprons.com
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10

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1          jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie's Sliced Pickled Beets

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Black Beans:
1          can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
3          tablespoons water
1          teaspoon paprika
1          teaspoon garlic powder
1/2       teaspoon ground cumin
1          pinch salt

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Quick Pickled Red Onions:
1          cup pickling liquid from Aunt Nellie's Sliced Pickled Beets jar
1          small red onion, thinly sliced

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Avocado Sauce:
2          ripe avocados
1          tablespoon lime juice
1          pinch salt
1/4       teaspoon garlic powder

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Tacos:
10        tortillas (8 inches)
           fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

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Drain beets; reserve liquid and set aside.

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To make black beans: In saucepan over medium-low heat, combine black beans, water, paprika, garlic powder, cumin and salt. Cook 5-6 minutes, or until warm; taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

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To make quick pickled red onions: In small pot over medium-low heat, heat reserved pickling liquid. Once simmering, add sliced red onion and cook 3 minutes.

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To make avocado sauce: In food processor or blender, pulse avocados, lime juice, salt and garlic powder until smooth.

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Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with sliced beets, black beans, pickled red onions, avocado sauce and cilantro, if desired.

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Italian Pasta and Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6

2          cups uncooked rotini pasta
1/2       cup prepared pesto
1          can (15 ounces) READ 3 Bean Salad, drained
1          cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4       cup fresh mozzarella bocconcini, cut in halves or quarters
1/4       cup toasted walnuts (optional)
1/4       cup (1 ounce) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

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Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold running water. In bowl, combine pesto with pasta to coat well.

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Combine pasta with drained bean salad. Stir in tomatoes and mozzarella; refrigerate.

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To serve, sprinkle walnuts and Parmesan cheese over top.

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Substitution: 3/4 cup mozzarella may be substituted for bocconcini.

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Staypineapple, a hospitality company based in the Pacific Northwest, is getting their game on by launching the GOTTA GETAWAY AND PLAY promotion that runs through September 2, 2022, and features a sweepstakes and check-out program.

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"We're excited to celebrate summer by creating a memorable experience that combines the fun of playing games on the Nintendo Switch system with a stay at one of our unique boutique hotels," said Steve Allison, Vice President of Revenue and Distribution for Staypineapple.

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GOTTA GETAWAY AND PLAY participants can enter for a chance to win one of 10 three-night hotel stays at any Staypineapple Hotel and a Nintendo Switch prize pack. Included in the prize pack is a Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system and download codes for digital versions of the Mario Strikers: Battle League, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe games.

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To enter the GOTTA GETAWAY AND PLAY Sweepstakes, entrants can complete the registration form on the contest page at staypineapple.com or visit any Staypineapple hotel and fill out an entry card.

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Staypineapple hotel guests also have the opportunity to play while they stay this summer. They can level up their vacation game by checking out a Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system which is the latest member of the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Guests will have the opportunity to check out a system that is pre-loaded with Mario Strikers: Battle League, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC*.

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For full terms and conditions of the GOTTA GETAWAY AND PLAY Sweepstakes and information on the Check-Out Program, please visit staypineapple.com.

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*Full version of game required to use DLC. Content will release in 6 waves of 8 courses until the end of 2023.

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No purchase necessary. Winners will be announced on or around September 7, 2022. Last Day for entries is September 2, 2022. Nintendo is not a sponsor, co-sponsor or administrator of this sweepstakes.

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Water heater technology has been slow to evolve in comparison to other home comfort systems. Now the new Essency EXR water heater brings game-changing homeowner-friendly technology to bear on a market that has sorely lacked consumer-centric change for many years.

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Designed in France as the world's first On-Demand Tank Water Heater, the Essency EXR brings tank and tankless benefits together in an easy to install, operate – and most importantly, enjoy! -- water heater. And with its stylish design and smartphone-like digital display, the EXR is certain to be a welcome addition to anyone's home.

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Created for homeowners who want a water heater that can reliably meet all their hot water needs, no matter how large the house and the family that resides in it, the EXR reduces that debate over whether to go with a new tank or tankless water heater to a single solution:

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"If you go with the EXR, you'll be happy knowing you've got a water heater that can match or exceed the hot water output capacities of any comparable water heater at the higher ends of both the conventional tank and tankless categories," says Scott Isaksen, national sales director for Essency Water Heaters (www.essencyhome.com).

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With its 80-gallon First Hour Rating (FHR), the EXR can supply hot water enough to handle multiple demands at once, such as showering, shaving, clothes-washing and doing the dishes. "Our FHR is the highest in the industry among comparably sized water heaters. You'd need to look at 80- and 100-gallon commercial products to do any better," says Isaksen. "We've seen people replace two 40-gallon tank water heaters, gas and electric, with one new EXR and be more than happy with the result. Homeowners choose the EXR as the more practical and productive choice for a whole-house water heating system, especially in larger homes."

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The EXR proved to be the best choice for a water heating system for the buyer of a new, 6,000-square-foot custom-built home in the Austin, Texas area. The homeowner initially wanted an 80-gallon water heater, to fit the expected needs of the home, says homebuilder Steve Giunta, owner of Round Rock, Texas-based Giunta Construction.

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But the EXR won out with its 80-gallon FHR capacity contained in a sleek, durable polymer tank that takes up about as much space as a smaller 50-gallon conventional tank unit. The whole-house solution provided by the EXR met the needs of the homebuyer, and its smartphone-based operating controls and system monitoring functionality, available through the MyEssency app, was the frosting on the cake for the "techie oriented" buyer, says Giunta.

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"The EXR can definitely work in the homebuilding market," says Giunta. "It was right in line with what we had in our budget for the water heater, too."

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Essency EXR water heaters are available exclusively in the U.S. and North America through the Ferguson distribution network: https://www.ferguson.com/category/essency/_/N-zcnb0q.

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New dating and social networking app, First Round's On Me (FROME), is now available for iOS and Android devices. Founded on the concept of bringing back real dating and driven by the pervasive need for in-person connection, FROME is an online dating app designed to get people off their phones and together in real life. With its unique feature offering discounts at some of LA's hottest bars, coffee shops and restaurants, FROME also helps users find the perfect date spot, and alleviate the stress (and awkwardness!) when it comes to the bill.

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The inspiration behind the name First Round's On Me is a nod to a time when people met for the first time, by chance, in person. You'd see someone across the bar, go up to them and ask if you could buy them a drink. In today's online dating world, and especially during a global pandemic with exposure to social and professional interactions slowly coming back, this "natural" style of meeting rarely occurs. Over the years, singles have gravitated towards a digital dating experience — whether they like it or not.  With its venue partnerships offers and prompts to actively set up dates, FROME helps facilitate the old school way of kismet experiences in dating through the comfort and safety of their home.

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"I am proud to help humans connect and stop relying only on technology," says founder and CEO, Joe Feminella who was inspired to design FROME after years spent on dating apps that never resulted in actual in person dates.  Disillusioned with a dearth of bland digital interactions and the endless swiping cycle, he was motivated to find a way to encourage people to put the phone down and set a date to get to know each other in person, how he believes people should get to know each other.

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"The dating-app world is saturated, yet it consistently leaves people unsatisfied. The more time I spent swiping, the more I realized it wasn't an effective way to make a real connection. Technology has solved so many problems in today's world, but one thing it hasn't done and probably will never do, is help people fall in love. That needs to be done in person." says Feminella.

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With an emphasis on both inclusivity and intimacy, FROME melds the ease of technology with the value of organic meetings: Instead of forcing users to rely on an app for a potentially infinite amount of time, it motivates them to get out in public and meet each other. Each time a user signs on, they have the option to select between one of two modes: Available Today (those free for a date tonight) and Available This Week (those who like to plan ahead). When a user finds someone they're interested in, they send an invitation for a time and place to meet for a drink. If the recipient accepts — it's date! The date is then added to their calendars, (one date per day, Romeo!). One of the app's unique features is a time-based chat made available six hours prior to the date, giving users some time to break the ice before meeting in person later that day. From there, the rest is up to them!

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FROME is proud to be partnering with a number of Los Angeles bars and coffee spots, including The Bungalow, Cha Cha Matcha, Juneshine, Library Alehouse, Independence Bar and Bravo Toast. A premium version of the FROME app will be launched later in 2022 and is slated to hit other major U.S. cities including Miami, New York, Austin, Dallas, and Chicago, in the coming year.

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For more information, visit firstroundsonme.co or follow us on Instagram @firstroundsonme

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An exceptional array of artists will deliver electrifying performances at the 11th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, led by Patti LaBelle, Christian McBride with Inside Straight, Chris Botti, and Kirk Whalum with Keiko Matsui. The annual event will be held over Labor Day weekend at Oak Hollow Park, Sept. 3-4, 2022.

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Having been on the music scene for more than 60 years, LaBelle will headline the Saturday lineup. The two-time Grammy Award-winner led the Bluebelles in the 1960s, the groundbreaking group LaBelle in the 1970s, and has maintained an enduring solo career since the 80s. Her latest music venture is the jazz album "Bel Hommage," released on her own label, GPE Records.

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Eight-time Grammy Award-winner and acclaimed jazz bassist Christian McBride is the co-headliner for Saturday with his band Inside Straight. They are at the pinnacle of performing mainstream jazz in a live venue. Members of Inside Straight are pianist Peter Martin, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, saxophonist Steve Wilson, and drummer Carl Allen. Six musicians play as the Masters of Smooth ensemble. Soprano saxophonist Marion Meadows, pianist composer Alex Bugnon, celebrated six string bass player Gerald Veasley, saxophonist Jessy J, Poogie Bell on the drums, and Karyn White, who recorded the smash hit female anthem "Superwoman."

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Two Grammy Award-winning artists who have each embraced the cultural resonance of their homelands will add the rhythms of Latin Jazz to the Saturday lineup. Puerto Rican-born pianist and composer Marlow Rosado will be joined by Cuban vocalist and songwriter Aymée Nuviola to add a distinguishing facet to the festival's musical offering.

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Chris Botti, the Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling trumpeter whose live shows have made him a worldwide sensation, will headline the Sunday lineup. He has cross-genre skills and the ability to set an ambiance with everything from jazz to pop to rock.

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Saxophonist Kirk Whalum and pianist Keiko Matsui will perform together blending their musical panache. Whalum brings together elements of gospel, blues, and jazz while Matsui utilizes space in her music to create a backdrop of drama and tension.

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For a blues counterpoint the legendary rust belt bluesman, Larry McCray is on the Sunday lineup. Known for his singing and rousing guitar style, McCray was one of the first to blend elements of blues, rock, and soul into a new sound.

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Eclecticism incarnate is drummer Cindy Blackman Santana. She has toured the globe and made albums with diverse artists including Pharoah Sanders, John Medeski, Lenny Kravitz, and her husband Carlos Santana.

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The John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (JCIJBF) honors Coltrane, a High Point, NC, native son who graduated from William Penn High School, now Penn Griffin School of the Arts. Ticket information and festival details are available at coltranejazzfest.com.

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For the second consecutive year, Hispanic Communications Network (HCN) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) launched the Return to Screening campaign to raise awareness and understanding among Spanish speaking audiences about the importance of regular cancer screening tests; specifically, breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancers.

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The campaign's theme is "Cancer screening saves lives" and will consist of video and digital assets with timely, relevant, and culturally appropriate information and resources which highlight the benefits of cancer screening while also addressing cultural, language and other barriers in order to promote cancer screening as an important part of annual health check-ups.

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One of the newest features of this year's campaign is the development of an interactive online quiz that will allow Latinos to receive, in a minute or less, recommendations of cancer screening tests based on their age and family history, as well as links to detailed information.  Additionally, quiz users will receive a link to the ground-breaking video "The Conversation'' which addresses the dynamics of healthcare within multigenerational Latinx families.

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"As a woman, I am particularly proud that HCN is working hand in hand with ACS to launch and develop this meaningful health campaign, and all of its new features like the quiz, the video and other digital elements. These will serve as  important tools that deliver easy to understand, lifesaving and actionable information and resources to our Hispanic audiences," said Alison Rodden, Chief Executive Officer of HCN.

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Beginning the week of July 18, 2022, HCN will activate its owned La Red Hispana digital and social media platforms with these digital tools to encourage target Hispanic audiences to learn more about cancer screenings via the ACS in-language and in-culture call to action (cancer.org/revisate-ya), and encourage cancer screening practices by providing access to ACS' resources and materials.

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For more information, please contact Yelena Grillet at (786) 247-7194 or yelena.grillet@hcnmedia.com.

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