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Double Cross Vodka, LLC, one of the fastest growing ultra-premium vodka brands, announced today that J.B. Kropp has joined the organization as CEO, effective this month, bringing with him a significant track record of building and scaling companies with high-growth potential. Linda Gawne, the company's CEO for the past five years, will lead this transition as she moves into her new role as Board Chair.

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"Our team, our Board and our investors share a collective commitment to taking the brand to new heights. I am particularly proud of the strides we've taken to make Double Cross Vodka the luxury craft brand it is today," said Gawne. "We are thrilled to welcome J.B. to the team. His track record, depth of experience and excitement about joining our business make him the ideal leader to build on the significant brand traction we've accrued thus far."

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Double Cross Vodka is known for its superior ingredients and distilling process, as well as its provocative "Dare to Differ" marketing campaign. "I am looking forward to building upon the great foundation we've established and helping the brand achieve its full growth potential," stated Kropp. "Between the quality of our juice, our marketing campaign, our strategic sales partnership with Zamora, and our Distribution partnerships with Southern Glaser, Allied and Horizon, we believe we have all the ingredients in place to make Double Cross Vodka the country's leading ultra-premium vodka brand."

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Most recently, Kropp was President of Dinovite, a pet supplement company where he successfully managed the sale of the business to private equity firm, Carlyle. Kropp also founded George Remus Whiskey, which was later successfully sold to MGP, and co-founded Faraday West Indies Rum. Gawne and Kropp will continue to work alongside one another through August 31st to support a seamless transition, after which Gawne will be advising on commercial strategy, providing business development expertise, as well as maintaining stakeholder relations.

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The company also announced that Dan Ladenberger will be joining as CFO/COO of Double Cross Spirits, LLC. Dan brings a wealth of financial expertise and has been consulting with the company since early this year. Dan was formerly a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers with additional public market experience serving in numerous executive roles with SPX Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company.

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For more information about Double Cross Vodka, visit www.doublecrossvodka.com.

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Madison-based activewear company WodBottom will be a vendor at this year's CrossFit Games. The move will increase domestic violence awareness and provide more support for a local domestic abuse intervention nonprofit organization.

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When Than and Emily Ruyle started WodBottom seven years ago, they never imagined the impact it would have on women all over the globe. As an abuse survivor herself, Emily wanted to create a mission-focused brand that would educate customers about domestic abuse, empower abuse survivors, and support local abuse intervention organizations.

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WodBottom donates a portion of their profits to Dane County's Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS), a nonprofit providing confidential support, shelter, education, and logistical support for victims of domestic abuse and their children. WodBottom's goal is to donate a minimum of $25,000 per year to DAIS, enough money to provide food to DAIS residents and their children for an entire year.

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Like so many small businesses, WodBottom struggled to stay afloat during COVID and the subsequent economic downturn. The company was forced to make significant budget cuts over the past two years, but still managed to donate almost $10,000 to DAIS in 2021 alone.

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The CrossFit Games is an opportunity for WodBottom to make an even greater social impact.

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In August, the WodBottom team takes their brand to the largest CrossFit venue in the world, the CrossFit Games. The multi-day event, held in Madison's Alliant Energy Center, will showcase incredible athletes from all over the world and draws in hundreds of thousands of spectators. Through this event, WodBottom will not only display their high-quality products, but will also bring their mission of domestic abuse education, advocacy, and support to a massive audience.

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Being chosen as a vendor for the 2022 CrossFit Games is an incredible honor and opportunity. Seven years ago, Than and Emily never dreamed they would be featured at one of the most popular athletic events in the world.

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Being in the spotlight doesn't just mean more sales for WodBottom. It means something much bigger: helping more abuse survivors find the support they need to lead healthy, happy lives. It's a turning point for a local small business with a big impact.

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For more information about WodBottom, their mission, and their inclusion in the CrossFit Games, visit wodbottom.com.   For press inquiries please email support@wodbottom.com.

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River Organics knows better than anyone about the benefits that relief and relaxation can have on the body. This year, River Organics is spreading the word by encouraging everyone to take part in "Everybody Deserves A Massage Week".

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The observed week takes place July 17th through July 23rd and spreads awareness of the many health benefits of massage therapy, including stress relief, sleep improvement, muscle relaxation, pain reduction and more. River Organics strives to educate and motivate massage enthusiasts to receive top-of-the-line experiences, and that's why they have developed a high-quality collection of CBD massage oils.

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River Organics' massage oils feature hand-seeded and harvested, full-spectrum CBD. Their original massage oil is available in two sizes: a 2oz 600 mg bottle or a 4oz 1,200 mg bottle. In addition to their massage oil, River Organics has introduced their "magic oil" - Extra Strength Pain Relief Oil with Arnica (ESPRO). ESPRO contains a whopping 1500 mg of CBD per ounce, alongside Arnica, an herb also known to decrease inflammation and pain.

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Adrianne Ryder-Cook Joseph, Founder, and CEO of River Organics says, "CBD is a powerful holistic remedy offering a host of benefits to boost health and wellness. Having a massage with our CBD massage oil and using our ESPRO on those hard-to-release trigger points takes the massage experience to another level. You will float off the table."

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To celebrate the week, River Organics is offering 30% off their massage and pain relief oils on riverorganics.com. To learn more about River Organics and the benefits of CBD massage oils, visit riverorganics.com/blog/news. Start your CBD journey by following River Organics on Instagram at @riverorganics_.

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Today, Dr. Bill Rawls, Medical Director for the holistic health company Vital Plan, announced a thought-provoking new webinar taking place on Wednesday, July 27, at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT. The live webinar will feature Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine expert and author of the New York Times bestselling book Intuitive Fasting, and Dr. Rawls, author of the #1 New Release The Cellular Wellness Solution. The one-hour webinar will concentrate on the relationship between autophagy, cellular wellness, intermittent fasting, and herbs to transform your health.

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"I believe that many of today's chronic health problems can be tied to inflammation, hormone imbalances, and a dysregulated nervous system," said Dr. Cole. "I look forward to discussing with Dr. Rawls the types of diet and natural lifestyle changes people can make to improve cellular processes and reclaim vibrant wellness."  

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Current research indicates that 6 out of 10 Americans have at least one chronic illness, so it's more important than ever for people to understand the impact of diet, lifestyle modifications, and herbal therapy to optimize their overall well-being. This webinar will highlight Dr. Cole and Dr. Rawls' complementary approaches to how individuals can take control of their cellular health.

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"Autophagy — the process by which cells are activated to clean, regulate, and repair themselves — is an essential component for maintaining and cultivating wellness on a cellular level," said Dr. Rawls. "Using herbs to support this critical cellular mechanism is one step individuals can take to maximize their health. I'm thrilled to discuss this topic and others with Dr. Cole."

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Vital Plan launched the Autophagy and Cellular Wellness Webinar in coordination with the publication of Dr. Rawls' new book, The Cellular Wellness Solution. It offers an opportunity for two leaders in the health and wellness field to engage and explore related topics in real-time. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 27, at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT and is open to all. Sign up here. If you cannot attend the live viewing, feel free to sign up so you can receive a replay of it within 48 hours.

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Today, Happiem announced that their new social app can increase your happiness level by combining fun, tech, and science in the perfect recipe to positively impact your sense of well-being — and it's a delicious concept.

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For most people, social apps are like an addictive sweet piece of cake we reach for whenever we are bored, worried, stressed, or just want to take a break from the daily routine.

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But these apps have an unhealthy dark side: they feed you misinformation and show you people at their highest point in their private jets, while you are at your lowest point in your pajamas. It's a recipe for disaster, leaving you subconsciously (or consciously) comparing them to yourself and feeling empty and dissatisfied.

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The General Social Survey reports that the happiness of American adolescents has a sudden turn downward around 2016. As it happens, this is the same time Instagram started exploding in popularity.

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To make matters worse, related cases of depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation have increased sharply among young people, especially in girls and young women who use social media frequently. Recent info from a Facebook insider shows that this social media giant has done nothing to quell these issues — if anything, they've exacerbated these tragic cases.

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But what if we had a healthy cake to turn to and satisfy our online social cravings without the unhealthy sugars and fats of comparison and envy? What if we had a healthy social app that could help us use our free time to plan for fun and improve our lives?

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The answer is Happiem, a social app that's based on the science of well-being that encourages users to engage in more real-world activities instead of spending countless hours alone online.

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Instead of mindless, passive scrolling, the Happiem app engages users in an active way. One example is the app's "Plan" button. Instead of hitting Like or Save when you see something you like, such as a vacation photo, selecting the Plan button will instantly add that place to your calendar — a great first step to planning a vacation of your own.

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After placing it on your calendar, you can share it with friends and family to let them know what you're planning so that they can join you as well. Over time, you'll likely get busy and forget to keep making arrangements for that plan, but Happiem doesn't forget! It keeps gently reminding you to finish planning your dream vacation and make it happen. And by doing so, you will have a sense of achievement — which is one of the most important pillars of happiness based on the science of well-being.

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The Happiem methodology adds a healthy purpose to the online social world, and it's like having all of the delicious treats you want without the bad side effects. In other words, it helps users to create their own fun future — not wasting time scrolling on heavily filtered posts of someone else's life.

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The time has come for an ad-free social app that promotes outdoor activity, brings people together, and protects user information. Get ready to enjoy guilt-free cake every day with the Happiem app and be a part of a hopeful shift in societal happiness.

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Shoe Gummi, the world's first and only outer-sole designed to prevent foot discomfort caused by high heels is back in stock after gaining viral visibility on Tik Tok and Instagram, racking up millions of views, comments and shares across platforms. Last year, the company expanded their sizing to include small, medium and large and a pointed style to compliment the original rounded design. This June, Shoe Gummi launched their signature tan collection and a special red collection to accommodate their luxury clientele of Christian Louboutin shoe lovers.

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Shoe Gummi CEO and inventor, Shantel Jackson, is the entrepreneur, model, influencer and former reality TV star behind the invention. After nearly a decade of product design, research and development, the company officially launched in 2019. Currently, the products ship worldwide and are available for purchase at shoegummi.com.

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"I'm thrilled to see how much Shoe Gummi is being embraced and talked about by women and high heel wearers around the world. Women have been tagging us in their videos and sharing our posts with their friends and family who struggle with high heel pain," said Shantel Jackson, CEO & Inventor of Shoe Gummi. "I'm so glad to offer an innovative solution that is helping high heel wearers everywhere. Expanding our product line to include new colour additions, extended sizing and the pointed version have been part of my vision from the start," continued Jackson.

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A 2021 Shoe Gummi Customer Satisfaction Survey revealed that high heels could be worn 4x longer with the outer-sole. Shoe Gummi can be applied to a wide range of heels with the exception of wedges, platforms and certain shoe bottoms as outlined on the website. The company has witnessed exponential social media growth with almost 90K followers on Instagram and Tik Tok and over 10 million views across both platforms with some viral videos gaining as much as 3 million views.

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Shantel Jackson has graced the cover of multiple lifestyle and entrepreneurial magazines to speak on her unique invention from WOE-Preneur, Resilient Magazine, Rolling Out Magazine & more, she's also been featured in notable publications such as Business of Fashion and Footwear News.

For more information visit shoegummi.com

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Renogy, a leading commercial provider of renewable energy products, today announced the release of Renogy One, the first all-in-one Energy Monitoring and Smart Living Center. Through an easy-to-use unit and interface, Renogy One enables users to monitor and control battery power levels, charge controllers, inverters and other connected devices at a glance. Renogy One is also designed to integrate with Internet of Things, or IoT products, allowing users to create "smart scenes", which streamline daily routines to build a smart and connected home.

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Renogy One is the first comprehensive touchscreen gateway on the market that can monitor and manage energy systems, while also enabling users to configure smart life scenarios via IoT.

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With rolling blackouts projected to affect much of the West Coast, Mid-West, and Texas this summer, caused by aging power plants, water scarcity, and burgeoning populations, many have opted to hybridize their current systems with solar power, or to remove themselves off the grid entirely. Similarly, costs for power have increased by 4.3 percent since 2020, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration, while supply chain disruptions and conflict in Ukraine have driven the costs of living sky-high. As such, many are looking for ways in which to reduce energy expenses.

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"The cost of living has risen at a dramatic rate over the past year in particular," says Yi Li, CEO at Renogy. "Because of this, people are looking for ways to not only reduce the cost of energy through incorporating solar power infrastructure, but also have greater control over where that power goes and when to ensure stability. Renogy One enables users to not only understand the scope of their energy use through one simple interface, but to control and optimize their use as well - choosing where power is distributed and at what time. Ultimately, this should result in Renogy One users having more stability in their power supply when it's needed, at a much lower cost than through traditional energy suppliers."

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Many centralized energy monitoring systems have only one function - to monitor energy. In addition to this basic feature, Renogy One enables users to make the most of Internet of Things, or IoT technology. This means smart home products can also be automated and monitored. Through this feature, users can set triggers to place their Renogy system into energy-saving mode or sleep mode. Additionally, Renogy One can be customized to alert homeowners when doors and windows are opened for increased security or to ensure they're not left open while the air conditioner is running. Smart plugs and relays can also be incorporated and controlled by the system, ensuring appliances or devices aren't still drawing power while in standby or idle mode.

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Renogy One works with all Renogy products including solar panels, charge controllers, DCDC Chargers, inverters, battery storage, and Renogy's new flagship REGO series. This means users can monitor and control their system from one easy-to-use panel. In addition, they're also able to collect data and perform diagnostics across their systems with just a few taps.

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Renogy One is available for preorder now and will go on sale on July 18th. It will also be offered with a subscription service across three tiered bundles to best suit users' needs. These include:

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Smart Basic+ Bundle: $259.99 includes Renogy One plus first-year Smart Basic subscription service. $29.99 per year for a subscription each subsequent year.
The Smart Basic+ subscription features:

• 24/7 energy visualization
• Remote monitoring
• Status alerts and error notifications
• Troubleshooting recommendations
• Off-grid virtual assistant
• Historical data tracking (for the past 200 days)

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Smart Energy+ Bundle: $299.99 includes Renogy One, Smart Plug, Smart Relay, and a first-year Smart Energy subscription. $59.99 per year for a subscription each subsequent year.
The Smart Energy subscription features:

• 24/7 energy visualization
• Remote monitoring
• Status alerts and error notifications
• Troubleshooting recommendations
• One touch control
• Smart home automation
• Off-grid virtual assistant
• Historical data tracking (for the past year)
• Theme customization
• Video call service

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Smart Life+ Bundle: $319.99 includes Renogy One, Smart Plug, Smart Relay, Motion Sensor, 2x Door/Window Sensors, and a first-year Smart Life subscription. $99.99 per year for each subsequent year.
The Smart Life subscription features:

• 24/7 energy visualization
• Remote monitoring
• Status alerts and error notifications
• Troubleshooting recommendations
• One touch control
• Smart home automation
• Entry Alerts
• Off-grid virtual assistant
• Historical data tracking (unlimited)
• Theme customization
• Smart motion detection
• Video call service

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For more information, or to order Renogy One, please visit: https://www.renogy.com/renogy-one/

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Five to Flow™ today announces a partnership with NTeli to invest in Girls Who Code to support their mission to increase the number of women in computer science by equipping young women with the necessary computing skills to pursue 21st-century opportunities. Five to Flow, at the direction of NTeli's leadership team, has donated 5% of the revenue from their latest project to Girls Who Code to help them achieve their goal of reaching gender parity in computer science by 2030.

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Five to Flow operates within an ethical framework and is committed to conscious capitalism. Our focus on social responsibility reinforces our commitment to elevating the existence of every individual and maintaining a balance between the economy and our ecosystems. Five percent of the company's annual revenue is donated, at the close of each customer's project, to nonprofit organizations that focus on providing life necessities and offering education for children and young adults globally.

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"NTeli is proud to contribute to Girls Who Code to build the pipeline of future female engineers. This generous donation from Five to Flow will help support programs that serve 500,000 girls, women, and nonbinary individuals globally", said Brian Johnson, Managing Partner and SVP of Sales at Nteli Group.

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Recent research shows that the work that Girls Who Code delivers every day is essential for improving the employee experience and career path for women in tech. According to the 2019 Alumni Data Report released by Girls Who Code, 52% of women surveyed either had a negative experience in applying for a tech job or know a woman who has. Furthermore, the latest research from a 2022 report on Women in Technology from Deloitte shows that only 25% of the technical roles from 20 of the largest technology companies are occupied by women.

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"Corporate giving enables Girls Who Code to build the largest pipeline of future female engineers", said Tarika Barrett, CEO of Girls Who Code. "Beyond that, it's also about the sisterhood, the confidence, the bravery, and a lot of soft skills that are critical to them persisting in the field."

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"We are proud to honor our commitment as a purpose-driven organization by building a relationship with Girls Who Code. Given my own experience as a woman in tech, I am personally vested in ensuring that women across the globe are given equal opportunities to grow and succeed", said Kate Visconti, Founder and CEO of Five to Flow.

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Isos Capital Management ("Isos Capital" or the "Firm"), an independent investment firm focused on identifying and executing on opportunities in the global media, entertainment, sports and technology industries, today announced it has acquired 4Forces Group, LLC, an advisory firm focused on providing outsourced and interim management services to help companies activate both organic and inorganic growth strategies. The acquisition expands Isos Capital's capabilities in supporting its portfolio companies and bringing strategic growth advisory and execution services to the market.

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4Forces Group was founded by media, entertainment, and consulting executive Peter Cosco, who will now serve as Managing Director at Isos, overseeing the advisory practice and supporting the firm's core investment business. Following a career as a media industry executive, Peter has spent the past decade driving transformational growth for companies across sectors by operationalizing and implementing growth plans, pivoting and repositioning brands, and advising on key transactions. 4Forces Group has established a reputation as a change-agent for its clients by delivering a variety of services including strategic planning, corporate development/M&A, operational improvement, brand marketing, business development and sales acceleration, with deep domain expertise in Media, Entertainment, Sports, and Professional Services.

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"We are thrilled to add the advisory capabilities of 4Forces Group to our set of offerings as clients and contacts continue to seek support in planning, development, operational efficiencies, and sales – all areas that Peter and his team have significant experience with," said George Barrios, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Isos Capital Management.

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"The acquisition of 4Forces Group further differentiates Isos Capital from other investment firms, as we bring to market an operator's mindset alongside access to capital, and the ability to help our partners develop and execute growth plans," said Michelle Wilson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Isos Capital Management.

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"In my experience, post-merger success is realized not only through strategic synergies, but by having a clear cultural alignment," said Cosco. "The partnership between Isos Capital and 4Forces Group has both in spades, and I couldn't be happier to join Michelle and George's team."

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In addition to bringing deep industry and operating experience from leading global companies in the media and sports industries, including the National Basketball Association, Time Warner, HBO, The New York Times and the United States Tennis Association, Barrios and Wilson most recently served as Co-CEOs of Isos Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company that completed a business combination with Bowlero Corp. (NYSE: BOWL), the worldwide leader in bowling entertainment, media, and events, in a $2.6B transaction, the third largest media SPAC of 2021.

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Barrios and Wilson are proven Fortune 500 executives with success in leadership, strategy, expansion, branding, and digital transformation. They served as Co-Presidents of WWE leading the company's day-to-day operations and strategy and building WWE into one of the most successful multi-platform media businesses in the world across traditional, digital, social, and direct-to-consumer media platforms.

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El Car Wash ("El"), the largest and fastest growing express car wash operator in South Florida, today announced that Warburg Pincus has acquired the company from affiliates of Wafra Inc. ("Wafra"), Audrose Partners, and Fireside Investments. The investment will support El's continued expansion and its commitment to offering best-in-class services to its customers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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El Car Wash is the leading car wash operator in South Florida across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The company currently operates 17 car wash locations with over 30 additional sites in development across Florida and plans to significantly expand its footprint through greenfield openings and future acquisitions. Today, El is a widely recognized brand known for its prime locations, high quality operations, distinctive aesthetics, and industry leading membership program. It is also the Official Car Wash of the Miami HEAT and a partner of Baptist Health.

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"We have built El Car Wash into a market-leading platform by relentlessly focusing on delivering friendly customer service and a best-in-class wash experience via a dense network of clean and recognizable modern facilities. This strategy has generated a loyal, growing membership base that we hope to service more conveniently by rapidly expanding El's store footprint in partnership with Warburg Pincus," said Geoff Karas, Co-CEO of El Car Wash and Co-Founder of Audrose Partners. "El has experienced rapid growth over the past several years, and partnering with Warburg Pincus, who has a long-standing track record of cultivating world-class businesses, will allow us to accelerate our expansion efforts and help further define the industry perception of car washes as the innovative and prime retail experience that we deliver," added Justin Landau, Co-CEO of El Car Wash and Co-Founder of Audrose Partners.

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"We are thrilled to partner with Justin, Geoff and the El team. They have built a company that is truly unique in its space. El has established itself as a pre-eminent car wash platform with highly skilled operators, state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated focus on customer service, all of which is highlighted by the strength of its membership program," said Jeff Goldfaden, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus. "We believe El has a unique offering and significant growth potential. El has an outstanding record of new store openings and successful acquisitions, and we are tremendously excited to support the team in their continued expansion, both in South Florida and in other attractive markets," added Zach Lazar, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus.

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Adel Alderbas, Chief Investment Officer at Wafra, added, "We have enjoyed a fantastic partnership with Justin, Geoff and Fireside building El Car Wash from just 4 locations in 2019 to nearly 50 locations operating and under development as of today. Through our collective commitment to high quality real estate and best-in-class customer service, El has become one of the premier express car wash platforms in the country. We wish Warburg Pincus and the El Car Wash team great success as they continue to develop the El platform."

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Jonathan Langer, Founder and CEO of Fireside Investment added, "We are proud of the world class platform we have been able to create with Justin, Geoff and Wafra and wish the entire El Car Wash team all the best going forward."

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William Blair & Company, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to El Car Wash in connection with the transaction.

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"We were once again extremely overwhelmed by the quality of candidates who submitted a video and showcased their passion for our industry," said Dave Ready Jr., Murphy-Goode Winemaker. "We saw several familiar faces from last year's submissions, too. There is a wealth of talent and excitement among this group, and I can't wait to meet them all."

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In August, Murphy-Goode will welcome the 12 finalists to Sonoma County for in-person interviews and a fully immersive experience in Wine Country, giving them the opportunity to explore the region, and showcase their desire – and everything else that makes them the ideal candidate – for "A Really Goode Job." While in Healdsburg, the finalists will meet with winery executives and team members with whom the final two will work over the course of the year. The selected candidates will be announced in mid-August.

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The Murphy-Goode team is pleased to name the following "A Really Goode Job" finalists who are now one step closer to turning their dreams into reality:

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• A.J. Kirsch - Berkeley, California
• Jameelah Baker - New York, New York
• Justin Lewis - New York, New York
• Kendra Spalding - Folsom, California
• Kirsten Staley Rocha - Oceanside, California
• Lauren Neil - Reno, Nevada
• Lemar Scott - Orlando, Florida
• Marc Cunningham - Sherman Oaks, California
• Marvin "MJ" Towler - Red Bank, New Jersey
• Michael Fucci - Los Angeles, California
• Roosevelt Johnson - Marana, Arizona
• Swan Dotson - Oakland, California

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"I'm excited and honored to be a judge for A Really Goode Job," Coney said. "This is a life changing experience and it is with great joy I get to help select the wine industry's next change maker."

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"I am so proud to participate in a program that provides the essential steppingstones to professionals embarking on their wine journey," says Briscoe. "I've been fortunate to learn from inspiring mentors throughout my career and am now a part of a company that encourages and supports my continued growth. I look forward to meeting each finalist and the opportunity to pay forward the knowledge, guidance, and mentorship that I've been afforded."

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QuickFuneral LLC announced today the launch of its Funeral Program Template, a service that provides customers with an easy option to create, design, and print funeral programs, obituary programs, and more. These programs are an essential piece to the funeral service because they provide a tangible piece of history and memorial of the loved one even long after the funeral service has ended. They also serve as a way to help guide attendees along in the funeral order of service.

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The service will be available online on July 22 to customers everywhere. Customers can create funeral programs using Microsoft Word or any other common application they are comfortable using.

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“Our valued users can now easily download funeral templates from our website, which are pre-designed for online editing and are easily printable,” said Nitin Chaudhary, Product Manager of QuickFuneral. Chaudhary added, “There is absolutely no need to install any software on your computer and everything will be done online through our simple and user-friendly interface. Memorializing the passing of a loved one is an emotional event and planning for it should neither be time-consuming nor difficult."

For more information, visit: www.quickfuneral.com.

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This morning, Hatch Auto Group (HAG) and Top Spoke Motorcycles welcomed master builder Clayton Houser from ACI Vans (American Crafters, Inc. Vans). Houser stopped by to check out a promotion on Vintage Overland trailers, available exclusively at the HAG and Top Spoke dealership located at 1000 N. McClintock Drive in Tempe.

Houser was the lead builder for TV celebrity Jesse James of West Coast Choppers when they were located in the LBZ, as well as for BMC Motorcycle Company. His team of craftsmen builds the world's most detailed van conversion units at their facility in Phoenix, where they purchase, design, retrofit, and deliver high-end dreams to one customer at a time, with high-end fabricated build-outs costing in excess of $200,000. Houser stated, "I am excited to be able to offer these exclusive Vintage Overland trailers to my customers as a cost-effective option to pull behind their converted vans on 'go everywhere' excursions."

A spokesperson from Vintage Overland added, "We pride ourselves in designing and building collector quality handmade camping trailers. Our caravans are not mass produced but carefully hand crafted and every detail has been given individual attention. Our adventure caravans are unlike any other camper made, which is why our has been recognized as an industry leader in design." In 2015, an article in Outside magazine referred to Vintage Overland as "one company [that] stands above the others for combining style and sheer capability".

Rick Hatch, owner of HAG and Top Spoke Motorcycles, said, "We have been in the motorcycle business for over 45 years, and our love for the rumble, our desire for the ride, and our excitement for adventure have only gotten richer over time. We value and appreciate the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by making sure to meet and exceed expectations. That is why we are excited to offer this promotion on Vintage Overland trailers, which are handmade in the U.S. and reflect the very best in quality and design."

The promotion will run for a limited time, starting July 16, available exclusively at the HAG and Top Spoke dealership located at 1000 N. McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281.

In addition, please come check out HAG, Top Spoke Motorcycles, Vintage Overland Trailers, and ACI Vans at J&P Cycles and Cycle Gear's "Bike Night" every second Tuesday of the month at J&P's location at 8606 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. The fun starts with a 6:00 PM ride that begins at Cycle Gear's 1040 S. Country Club Drive in Mesa and finishes at J&P, continuing until 8:00 PM.

For more information, please visit topspoke.com.

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Dual Miners Inc., a firm that has invested in the development of a new generation of endothermic multi-algorithm chips to provide miners a comprehensive range of mining rigs that are both powerful and efficient, today announced its new Dual Miners Technology with dual cryptocurrency miners that use either SHA-256 or Scrypt technology. With the DualPro, DualPro Max, and the most recent, DualPremium, Dual Miners set out to produce an extraordinary range of endothermic cryptocurrency mining rigs that provide more power at a lower cost than had previously been available.

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The products will be available on July 18 to customers across California.

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“Dual Miners, a cryptocurrency mining company, is shaking up the crypto mining field with their innovative mining equipment. Their dual mining products promise a higher ROI and ease of use,” said Michael Scott, PR Manager of Dual Miners Inc.Dual Miners is a chip design and manufacturing firm established in London, with offices in Finland, South Korea, and Australia. For more information, please visit: dualminers.co.

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Premium wine and wine lifestyle e-destination Argaux announced today the launch of its inaugural Club Argaux membership program, offering flexible subscription options perfect for the wine aficionado or novice alike. The female-founded and run Team Argaux is committed to bringing sustainably-sourced hidden gem wines from around the world into the spotlight, and ensuring wine education, discovery and buying is accessible, easy – and above all, fun for all. Consumers are now invited to join the cru and unlock an unrivaled community of food, wine, friendship and fun.

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Club Argaux gives consumers exclusive entry to unlimited perks, including their own 'gaux-to personal sommelier, access to highly sought-after allocated wines, preferred member pricing, exclusive private events, seasonal recipe drops, content, city guides and more. Convenient subscription options begin at $20/month and include complimentary shipping nationwide plus access to an Argaux 'Pocket Somm', an expert resource available on email or text. Members may opt-in to exclusive seasonal 6-pack shipments quarterly. All wine is selected seasonally and hand-curated by the Argaux Sommeliers specifically for Club Argaux members.

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"We are so excited to announce our brand new, all-access membership program: Club Argaux," said Arden Gilfillan, co-founder Argaux. "We want our community to consider us their friends in wine so we are thrilled to offer a convenient, flexible program built with our consumers' needs in mind. Club Argaux gives us the exciting opportunity to invest in the unparalleled customer service we are committed to providing, and create unique original content and special events curated especially for the Club Argaux community."

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"At Argaux, we represent wines that are farmed in an ecologically responsible way and made by people that we like and respect," added Margaux Reaume, co-founder Argaux. "Our goal is to tell the story of the many talented small producers around the world and celebrate their craft with our consumers. Club Argaux is the natural next step, allowing us to build a community of like-minded winos, foodies and travelers."

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Born in 2015 in Laguna Beach, California by two best friends with a shared love of home entertaining, Argaux specializes in authentic, hand-curated wines from artisan winemakers. Known for its interactive and experience-based product bundles such as The Argaux Blind Tasting Kit and Argaux Year of Firsts bridal collection, each unforgettable gift is curated by the Argaux Sommeliers and features small production, family-owned and responsibly-farmed wines from around the world. Elevate any gift with Argaux home bar and table essentials sure to please every palate, party and mood.

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Limited Club Argaux memberships will be available upon release. All wine and gift bundles are hand-selected by the Argaux Sommeliers and completed with white glove service. Argaux ships nationwide.

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For more information or to join the A-list, visit Argaux.com and follow @_Argaux_ on Instagram.

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A group of California cannabis farmers, led by legacy farmer and entrepreneur Justin Calvino, are coming together to build Emerald Road, a crypto-exclusive digital cannabis community. The advanced e-commerce platform will connect farmers directly with customers through a suite of purchasing and marketing tools, content and education, and community-building experiences, all powered on the blockchain. Designed as a virtual bazaar-like marketplace, Emerald Road will allow consumers to connect with, learn from, virtually visit, and purchase directly from farms.

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"Emerald Road is about solving a problem and that solution just happens to be Web3," according to Calvino. "Legacy platforms are not embracing emerging technologies and currently, there is no central hub for canna-culture and canna-curious consumers to connect, socialize, learn, transact, and be entertained, not to mention the restrictions on cannabis advertising. In addition, small farmers don't have the capital to market themselves on a broad scale like the bigger companies do. Emerald Road is the solution for all of those problems."

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The more popular cannabis platforms are simply one-way communications, providing education and purchasing options for users. Emerald Road will let users actually interact with brands and other members to ask questions, take virtual farm tours, obtain exclusive products, participate in member-only experiences, and buy discounted products. Membership to Emerald Road is free for legacy members.

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When launched in Q3 2022, the Emerald Road Utility Token will be used to purchase goods, services, and experiences throughout the Emerald Road ecosystem. A next-generation wallet will facilitate consumer and business transactions, allowing for seamless transfers from fiat currency to the Emerald Road Token and back again.

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"This is regenerative economics at its best," according to Calvino. "Emerald Road will allow these small businesses to create their own sustainable, local economy using a community-based growth model that lets money go back into the hands of producers."

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SciMatch team has utilized AI to create Ruby, a love robot and personal virtual assistant for romance. Ruby contains a unique, patent-pending algorithm designed to learn user personalities via "face print" to analyze their relationship compatibility with other users. SciMatch's technology prioritizes chemistry between users by identifying what makes them click to ensure that these individuals can truly connect on an emotional level.

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SciMatch believes that relationship compatibility is more than common interest, it is built on the alignment of personality traits and chemistry. In just a click, SciMatch can upload a user's selfie and instantly connect them to their scientifically sourced love match.

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SciMatch has entered the online dating market amid its global boom. Over 270 million adults worldwide used dating apps in 2020; 39% of US couples say they met online in 2019 and 48% of 18 to 29-year-olds have used a dating app or online site to meet people romantically.

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The mission of SciMatch is to increase matchmaking accuracy and connect singles who want to share an emotional connection when they meet their match. Dating profiles often contain unintentional white lies to increase attractiveness and this misleading data is used by mainstream dating apps to create matches, resulting in unreliable matchmaking. SciMatch's robust technology enables one's face to tell the truth.

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SciMatch eliminates traditional dating pressure by scientifically matching individuals which simplifies the first move and encourages a natural connection. With the seamless application of science, singles can look for love without feeling obligated to exaggerate their bios or fill out lengthy information forms.

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The SciMatch app is fun and easy to use. It presents the value of traditional dating with innovative features like a live, virtual dating room and a "Celebrity Crush" mode that enables users to search for a match that looks like their celebrity crush.

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SciMatch is LGBTQ inclusive, finding scientific matches for all people regardless of their sexual orientation.

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Rising queer female pop artist Hazy Shea announced the release of her newest single, Basements. This catchy and rhythmic genre-bending hit marks Hazy's sixth release since co-founding Indie label Genre 22.

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With its unparalleled upbeat melody, "Basements" blends elements of indie rock, dance-pop, and alternative r&b and transports the listener into Hazy's world of poetic heartbreak and hypnotic layers. Not one to disappoint her listeners, Hazy's latest drop is built on a foundation of her signature ambedo and rhythmic cadences, creating a unique alignment with the cheerful, optimistic instrumentals.

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Produced by Project X of the Grammy award-winning powerhouse 808 Mafia and platinum producer Nico Baron of Internet Money, this track is guaranteed to be a hit with listeners as they venture into the adrenaline-filled, youthful world of spontaneity and impulse in "Basements."

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Hazy started releasing music just three short months ago and quickly gained 80k monthly listeners and over 21k followers across her portfolio of social media channels that continues to climb daily.

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The female pop artist's latest track, her fifth release, made it on FOUR (4) Spotify Editorial Playlists, putting her alongside artists like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Tate McRae, Olivia O'Brien, Karol G, Dua Lipa, Rosa Linn, Sabrina Carpenter, Tove Lo, Ava Max, Emeline, Zoe Wees, Yuna, Madeline The Person, Aespa.

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"Basements" is available for streaming across all platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and Soundcloud.

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AuntyLand Film Festival (ALFF) returns with its first summer film festival presenting a live, digital program. Three Directors, Three Films set for July 27, 2 pm, EDT. Veteran directors Kristin Rieber Harris, CityBirds; Louise Fleming, Rain: UP Close; and Craigh Barboza, It's the Fuller Brush Man will be featured in a live conversation about filmmaking. The moderator is Pat Doyen. Live Talkback links will be posted on social media. Here's the Auntyland Summer 2022 film fest reel link on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/auntyland

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In addition, a student-curated series offers nine short features. The free, digital summer film festival runs through August 31, 2022. No tickets or registrations are needed. Just click the website links and watch: https://www.auntylandfilmfest.org/summer-festival-2022/

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"The dual purpose of the summer festival is to showcase the works of seasoned professionals and rediscover works by BIPOC and women filmmakers. Our small batch film menu offers the best ingredients — quality and authenticity," said Sylvia Wong Lewis, festival director.

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Here's the Summer Fest 2022 lineup:
CityBIRDS, 0:04:00 minutes, by Kristin Reiber Harris
Rain: Up Close – A Meditation, 0:03:21 minutes, by Louise Fleming
It's the Fuller Brush Man, 0:47:00, by Craigh Barboza

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Student-curated series: Students Jordan Baptiste, Barnard College; Isabel Aragon, Smith College; and Maryn Graskey, Smith College choose nine films for your summer pleasure. Here's the line-up: Yokelan, 66, directed by Tang Yi; The Beauty President, directed by Whitney Skauge; Lost Keys, by Amanda Baraka; Friends Who Remember, directed by Devon Blackwell; To the girl that looks like me, directed by Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah; And Then She Kissed Me, directed by Alexis Khodanian; The Elephant Gown, directed by Rahiem Robinson; The Black Sheep, directed by Ed Perkins; and Seashells, directed by Nathalie Christmas.

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Biographies: Craigh Barboza has written about entertainment, race, and culture for Cineaste magazine, CNN, Entertainment Weekly, Film Comment, GQ, The Hollywood Reporter, IndieWire, The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, MTV, New York magazine, The New York Times and Washington Post. He works in Career Services at NYU Journalism and teaches a course on film journalism. His book John Singleton: Interviews, a study of the Oscar-nominated director's work, is part of the acclaimed series Conversations with Filmmakers (University Press of Mississippi).

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Louise Fleming: Filmmaker/Videographer/Media Consultant/Artist
FOCUS: Experimental/Nonfiction short form. Completed RAIN: Up Close- a meditation on rain and water. Previous work: Pecking Order – about pigeons; My Bridge: A man's personal homage to the Brooklyn bridge. Both films have been screened at film festivals in the US and abroad. Works-in-Progress - The Overflow: a contemporary look at the intersection of church /tourism/gentrification in Harlem and This Unique Life about the late self-taught musician/songwriter Bruce Woody. Previously Co-President/Curator of Women's Screening Series CineWomen NY [CWNY] @ at Two Boots Pioneer Movie Theater and Anthology Film Archives. Member BGDM - NYWIFT – BDC - Graduate American U/NYU School of the Arts/Film.

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Kristin Reiber Harris is an artist, animator, and educator with a passion for sharing the treasures and insights of the natural world. She sees a world where the transformative power of art and the creative problem solving of science blossom together to help children and families visualize the patterns and connections that unite all life. Kristin has produced and animated over 100 short-form animations. HBO Family/HBOL has broadcast forty of her interstitials. Her work has been included in the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, The Museum of Television and Radio's International Children's Television Festival in New York and Los Angeles, the European Short Film Festival, Prima Film Festival, and the East Lansing Children's Film Festival, San Diego Children's Film Festival and Chesapeake Film Festival. She recently received Best Animation and Best Environmental Film from the Auntyland Film Festival. She received a BA in Fine Arts from UCLA and an MFA from George Washington University.

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Pat Doyen makes, preserves, programs, and writes about films and other media arts. She works independently and as part of the Arsenic Cookie Film Collective in Baltimore, MD. By day she is a film archivist with a passion for home movies and orphan films. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally and she has taught hand processing and filmmaking workshops for both children and adults. She is a contributor to "The DIY Guide to Film & Video" published by Parcell Press and editor of the recent book "Hell Yeah! Heavy Metal Parking Lot @ 30".

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To view the films and for more details, go to:
https://www.auntylandfilmfest.org/

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On July 13, 2022, the Philos Project, In Defense of Christians, the American Sephardi Federation, and the Mimouna Association met with Members of Congress on Capitol Hill to present the Abraham's Missing Child initiative.

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Congressional offices represented included Representatives Lisa McClain (R-MI), David Valadao (R-CA), Grace Meng (D-NY), Daniel Webster (R-FL), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), an inaugural co-chair of the bicameral, bipartisan congressional Abraham Accords Caucus.

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The Abraham Accords, initiated in 2020, charted a new course in the history of Arab-Israeli relations, with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco agreeing to fully recognize and normalize diplomatic relations with the State of Israel.

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The Abraham's Missing Child initiative was launched by the Philos Project in May 2022, in cooperation with partner organizations, including In Defense of Christians, the American Sephardi Federation, the Hellenic American Leadership Council, and the Iraqi Christian Relief Council and Sharaka, to ensure the Near East's ancient Christian communities are represented in a rapidly changing and dynamic Middle East. Recent strategic developments and diplomatic progress have created unprecedented opportunities for regional peace, physical security, and economic prosperity. The Abraham's Missing Child initiative seeks to make space for the Near East's endangered Christian communities to join their Muslim and Jewish neighbors in contributing to, and benefitting from, this sustained peace and prosperity.

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"The Abraham Accords marked an incredible first step towards securing peace in the Middle East. But we must ensure Christians in the region are not forgotten in the process," said Congresswoman Lisa McClain, adding, "I applaud the Philos Project, and their partners, for their work on this critical issue, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to help turn this initiative into a reality."

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According to Richard Ghazal, Executive Director of In Defense of Christians, "Our task is to seize on the positive momentum started by the Abraham Accords and guide it for the good of the entire region—including the ancient and endangered Christian communities—to secure a sustainable peace in the Middle East."

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Jason Guberman, Executive Director of the American Sephardi Federation, shared, "We are grateful for the support of so many members of Congress who prioritize the value of pluralism. When cities like Alexandria, Baghdad, and Constantine were home to a mixed multitude of Jews, Christians, and other minorities, the region was at its most peaceful and prosperous. Ensuring that Christians have a seat at the Abraham Accords' table is essential to returning the region to economic, social, and spiritual success."

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"The Philos Project is grateful to the Members of Congress and their staffs who met with the Abraham's Missing Child coalition. The trend toward peace among the Abrahamic peoples will lead to greater regional stability and economic opportunity in the years to come," said Andrew Doran, Senior Research Fellow at the Philos Project.

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