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Cinema Verde is on a mission to tackle climate anxiety, to foster exchange and environmental action. The art and environmental film festival of 13 years makes its award-winning films available on a new streaming platform.

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Cinema Verde is a non-profit educational organization. The subscription revenue of the channel is paid out fully to the independent environmental filmmakers.

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Subscriptions to the streaming environmental film festival are now made available as employee perks, giving businesses the opportunity to provide access to the platform by purchasing discounted team tickets. Subscription purchases as employee care packages may be tax deductible for businesses.

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The film curation is spearheaded by Trish Riley, long-time environmental journalist and author, and founding director of Cinema Verde. Topics of the short and feature films and documentaries include biodiversity conservation, water quality protection, air quality, waste reduction, and social justice.

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"Environmental awareness and education are at the core of our mission," says Riley and adds: "Learning about different and diverse parts of our world, practicing appreciation for our natural world, and observing different insights from our eco-filmmakers is a way to inspire change in times when the state of our world could easily cause us to freeze."

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Cinema Verde festival films are based on the authentic storytelling of independent filmmakers who either offer an artistic way of spreading awareness for nature and society or explore and offer concrete solutions to some of the many environmental challenges we are facing. Featured indie eco filmmakers are speaking in roundtable talks on the streaming platform and are hosting Q&A's in the membership forum.

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Cinema Verde partners with We Are Neutral as its sustainability partner to provide carbon-neutral streaming.

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As businesses increasingly operate with remote and WFH teams, new ways of team building and employee benefits are in demand. Cinema Verde's offering is an opportunity to support and empower employees in their desire to pursue a green lifestyle at a time when anxiety about the health of our future can be debilitating.

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Pioneer for women in the tech and wellness space via technology wearables, Bellabeat Inc. (https://bellabeat.com/) announced today the addition of two new stunning colors to their Ivy wearable collection. Drawn from elegant minimalism, the wearable tracking bracelet is now available in two solid colors; 'Jet Black' in-laid within a striking matte hardware detail and 'Snow' with a rose gold hardware trim, perfect for the white winter-loving fashionista. The adjustable strap aligns in color with the centerpiece of your choice, ensuring a bespoke fit. Among health and fitness trackers, Ivy stands out with its fashionable, edgy look that matches any style. With no display, Ivy's non-intrusive design keeps your data private and visible only when synced with the Bellabeat app, the only health tracker designed and engineered for women. Ivy's advanced sensors monitor the body's reactions and daily habits continuously throughout the day and night at a charged capacity - providing women with a complete insight into the pace of life. Elegantly designed, The Ivy is a smart bracelet and one gem of a find retailing at $249 on bellabeat.com.

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"What separates us from other fitness and health wearables are two distinct things- the first is that we are specifically engineered for women, and the second is that our smart jewelry is aesthetically beautiful. You can not wear a Bellabeat Ivy without a round of compliments as you move throughout your day. With NYFW upon us, we wanted to add some classic statement pieces that will compliment a wide range of looks found on this upcoming season's runway. You never know - you may even spot the Ivy on some of NYFW's most fashionable wrists." Urska Srsen, Co-Founder of Bellabeat.

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Bellabeat Ivy's key features include:

• A Daily Readiness Score
• A Wellness Score
• Heart Rate & Fitness Levels
• Respiratory Rate
• Cardiac Coherence
• Hydration
• Unmatched Menstrual Cycle Tracking
• Mindfulness
• Physical Activity
• Sleep Tracking
• Coaching, Dietary suggestions, Workouts, Meditations, and more.

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Know Your Readiness Score Each Day

Are you all set to go out and smash your goals, or do you need to slow down and shorten your to-do list? Ivy will tell you. Imagine replacing your hectic morning with a new, data-powered ritual that helps you plan the day in total sync with your body. At a resting state, Ivy measures your heart, respiratory rate, and cardiac coherence. These parameters, in particular reveal your bio-response to recent activities, stress, and emotions. In the morning, when synced with the Bellabeat app, Ivy calculates your readiness score – a numeric measure between 0 and 100, reflective of your body and mind's preparedness to tackle the day.

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Your Self-Care Amplified

How you spend your day matters. Ivy monitors your activity, sleep, meditation, menstrual cycle, and hydration log and compares it to standards that are measured on women like you - all without revealing your personal information!

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At the end of the day, your lifestyle data is processed into your wellness score - an indicator of how well you are taking care of yourself. The more you hydrate, exercise, or meditate, the higher the score. Ivy is the wellness assistant that cheers for you and motivates you to do your best.

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Track your heart rate 24/7

Discover your stress response and reach your goals whether they're your number of steps, active minutes, or calories burned. Ivy monitors your heart rate (HR) while providing activity suggestions so that you are able to make the healthiest choices throughout the day.

• Active Heart Rate
• Steps
• Active Minutes
• Calorie Burn

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Fast Charging

Recharges in 90 mins, and lasts up to 8 days. In the world of wearables, Ivy's battery life exceeds all screen-based trackers by ten times! Its battery lifetime also outperforms other no-display trackers by twice as much.

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Unmatched Cycle Tracking

How much do you know about the 'fifth vital sign'? Ivy helps you to sync with your body and discover its natural wisdom by correlating your biometric and lifestyle data to the four phases of the menstrual cycle. Ivy helps you tune in with your body's rhythm and track your period, ovulation, pregnancy, or birth control. Monitor your changes in the menstrual cycle, log symptoms, and even predict issues before they appear.

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The Ivy is truly terrific for new moms, women working to get a handle on postpartum symptoms, and women looking to better handle recurring symptoms within their menstrual cycle + reproductive health.

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Pairs Well With Other Bellabeat Wellness Items

Bellabeat is amplifying wellness all across the board. The Ivy and app pair well with the Spring Waterbottle also found on the site for $89.00. Simply shake to sync your bottle, and it alerts you throughout the day to drink more water, ensuring you remain hydrated and refreshed.

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For media inquiries on the Bellabeat Ivy or its participating athletes in conjunction with it, please email Monique Tatum 340806@email4pr.com or call 877.841.7244.

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Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center is proud to announce The Joint Commission has been awarded a three-year extension for demonstrating consistent compliance with performance standards. Having previously earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for providing safe and quality patient care, this is a very honorable achievement. Any organization with this designation will gain a competitive advantage in the competitive healthcare marketplace.

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On June 7 and 8, a team of Joint Commission reviewers arrived unannounced to the community. Several areas of Nursing Care Center standards were accessed including emergency management, infection prevention and control, medication management, and rights and responsibilities of the residents. These standards are created in conjunction with health care experts, providers, patients, and measurement experts.

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"As a private accreditor, The Joint Commission surveys health care organizations to protect the public by identifying deficiencies in care and working with those organizations to correct them as quickly and sustainably as possible," says Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, chief operating officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission. "We commend Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center for its continuous quality improvement efforts in patient safety and quality of care."

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Shelby Jackson, administrator said, "The partners at Ayers Health and Rehab never cease to amaze me. Their commitment and love for our residents shines through in everything they do. The Joint Commission Surveyor was truly impressed by the way our partners spoke with our residents and interacted with each other. The culture of team effort and community devotion sets us apart from others in the long-term care industry. I feel blessed to be a part of this organization!"

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The Joint Commission accreditation reinforces the value of our team's integrity and work ethic in resident care and daily operational decisions. Ayers would like to thank the team of incredible consultants at RB Health Partners, LLC for their role in helping prepare for The Joint Commission's visit. Staff involvement in The Joint Commission process was vital to Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center's success because the tracer methodology, a key part of The Joint Commission's onsite survey process, uses information from an organization to focus on the direct care of the patient, resident or client.

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Fair Harbor, the fastest-growing sustainable apparel brand in the United States, announced its B Corp Certification, which distinguishes companies that meet the highest social and environmental performance standards and transparency and accountability. B Corps use the power of business to do more than seek profit; they use their profits and growth to positively impact their stakeholders.

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"After a 2-year process, we are honored to be B Corp certified," Jake Danehy, CEO and co-founder of Fair Harbor. "We started Fair Harbor with the mission to mitigate the use of single-use plastics and are committed to continuing to push forward and honor our commitment to environmental, social, and governance factors."

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Fair Harbor beachwear was born out of deep care for our waterways and a desire to preserve our shorelines for future generations. The company makes all of its signature beachwear from recycled plastic bottles, organic cotton, and recycled nylon. Since its founding, Fair Harbor has recycled more than 27 million plastic bottles, preventing waste from entering the ocean. Additionally, the company implements ethical manufacturing practices, using only WRAP-certified, socially responsible factories.

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Fair Harbor also encourages its customers to recycle their bathing suits through its Round-Trip Initiative. As community members are looking through their drawer of old swimwear or finished using their bathing suits, they simply fill out a form, pack it up with a prepaid label and send it back. Fair Harbor then sends the beachwear to 2ReWear, who gives them a second life as insulation and material for rugs.

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To learn more about Fair Harbor, visit fairharborclothing.com.

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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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