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With the celebration of Pride Month in 2022, the "kink-at-Pride" debate has been brought again, involving discussions of whether or not the kink community should be allowed at LGBTQ Pride. A recent survey conducted by kinky dating app KinkD reveals some key statistics about transgender people in the kink community.

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Age Statistics of Trans Kinksters

According to the app's database, there are more than 1.9 million registered users on KinkD, among which 21,328 identify themselves as trans, meaning that 1.08% of the app's kinksters are transgender. The app also finds that more than half of adult trans kinksters are under 30 years old. According to KinkD, 50.85% of kinksters who identify as trans are in the 18-29 age group, compared with 42.52% of those aged 30-49 and 6.63% of those 50 and older who are transgender kinksters. "It seems that from generation to generation, gender as an important part of someone's identity, has become more socially acceptable to be explored," said John Martinuk, co-founder of the KinkD app.

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Top 10 U.S. states with the largest number of transgender kinksters

The app also exposes the top 10 states with the largest number of transgender kinksters in the U.S. The top spot belongs to California, with the largest number of 1,387. It is followed by Texas 889, New York 800, Florida 598, Pennsylvania 455, Ohio 432, Washington 427, Illinois 422, Georgia 362, and North Carolina 360. Together with 5,535 from other states, this brings the total to 11,667 U.S. trans kinksters registered on the app.

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Home décor has evolved with time. With people looking to create picture-perfect living spaces, there has been a surge in the demand for customized furnishings. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all as people have started realizing their specific needs and demanding tailored solutions. In such a landscape, Cushions Custom, a brand of Fabrica Kraft, has evolved into a reliable and trusted name in custom home furnishings.

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The Cushions Custom founding team has more than two decades of experience in manufacturing customized cushions and pillows. This team has instilled quality, affordability, and ownership in the DNA of the organization. The company has the lowest delivery lead time and the lowest product cost in the US. Further, they have managed to keep a clear focus on the customer journey and have created processes that ensure a frictionless product customization experience.

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Cushions Custom creates cushions and pillows of any shape or size. They allow people to talk to an in-house design team to create bespoke cushions for outdoor or indoor use. With one of the largest collections of fabrics, styles, and options, Cushions Custom ensures that consumers get exactly what they need without feeling restricted to a few pre-made shapes and sizes. The company is committed to the highest levels of quality and uses the best materials to create furnishings that look amazing and last long.

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The company also offers an interface to allow people to build their own custom cushions online using a wizard-based approach. They can choose the style (seat cushions, throw pillows, back cushions, chair cushions, hinged cushions, and chaise cushions), shape (square, round, etc.), size (length, width, and thickness), fill (fiber, foam with/without Dacron wrap), fabric, piping design, and ties to create the cushion/pillow they need. For specific requests, a design team is always on standby to help people realize their ideas.

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In recent years, while the fast home décor segment has become highly competitive and profit-centered, Cushions Custom is committed to a higher standard to help people create indoor and outdoor spaces that are a reflection of themselves. The company is also committed to adopting sustainable business practices and working with communities to create a positive impact. The company supports targeted socially responsible and responsive efforts, as well as design, develop, and expand programs to help preserve the environment. Cushions Custom makes sure that every manufactured product is checked for the environmental impact in creating it, comfort for the user, and longevity.

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The company carries out all production-related operations at its in-house facilities and its trained and experienced team ensures that every product is of the finest quality and delivered within the agreed timelines. With customization becoming the norm, Cushions Custom is growing in popularity as a dependable and quality-focused supplier of custom cushions and pillows.

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Southern Belle Book Events is proud to host the upcoming Route 66 Author Event in Oklahoma City, OK on Oct 1, 2022. This multi-author book signing will feature a variety of romance authors, as well as book vendors. With over 50 bestselling authors, it's a great time for readers to meet some of their favorites, as well as discover new-to-you titles.

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The attending author lineup allows for a wide variety of sub-genre readers to enjoy their favorites. From contemporary romance to new adult or sports romance to paranormal, there will certainly be a handful of titles for any type of reader. Included in the attending author list is Heidi McLaughlin, who wrote Forever My Girl, which was adapted to film and released in 2018 starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe. You can view the full author lineup and learn much more at our Route 66 Author Event Facebook page.

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While the expected lineup includes many New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestsellers, you'll also find book vendors on-site including Book Beau, Splendidly Scripted, and Heartprints. Vendors will offer book sleeves, candles, and much more.

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"As a fellow Okie, I'm thrilled to help bring the Route 66 Author Event to Oklahoma. Beyond meeting authors and adding to your signed book collection, our events are a great way to meet fellow readers and expand your reach within the romance community." - Erin Spencer, co-owner of Southern Belle Book Events.

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The event will run from 12:00 PM-5:00 PM at the Oklahoma City Convention Center in Exhibit Hall A on Oct 1, 2022. Tickets are $25.00 per person and are available online at Eventbrite. Tickets may also be purchased on event day. Tickets can be found at https://route66authorevent.eventbrite.com.

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Southern Belle Book Events are renowned in the book community for their extraordinary events – such as Holidays with the Belles, Big Apple Author Event, Black & Gold Author Event, and more. With over 18 signings under their belt, they're still learning, growing, and looking to the future on how to host the best signing a reader may attend. The event will be co-hosted with author Hilaria Alexander and Hello Lovely Box.

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Hello Lovely is a bookish box and shop focused on romance novels and self-care in all forms. They believe in equality and equity. They believe in doing hard things. They believe in you. Hello Lovely wanted something equal parts bookish, bright, strong, feminine, and powerful. Because you are lovely, bright, strong, and powerful. A major focus Hello Lovely Box has is on small-owned businesses. They say to walk the talk, and that's exactly what they do. They make it a priority to put their money where their mouth is, sourcing everything possible from small businesses owned and run by women from all backgrounds.

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Hilaria Alexander became a writer by chance, after placing a bet against herself to write one of the many stories that kept populating her mind. One book turned into nine, and the rest is history.

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Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical, an innovative life sciences company developing a portfolio of revolutionary anti-inflammatories by repurposing existing molecules for novel combination therapy, started and will be completing this weekend, a Community Fundraising effort to drive drug development.  After launching the capital campaign late last year, Sen-Jam has successfully raised just under a million dollars from everyday men and women through WeFunder, a popular crowdfunding platform.

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The last few months have been ground-breaking for the startup life sciences company who is enthusiastic about their portfolio of solutions they believe to be "the Next Generation of Anti-Inflammatories" aimed at solving some of the biggest unmet health needs in the world.  Their lead assets include an RX oral therapy for COVID infections, an OTC Alcohol Hangover Prevention as well as an RX Opioid Withdrawal solutions. They are in active clinical trial for their COVID solution and just a few months ago entered an impressive strategic partnership agreement with Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls giant, KVK-Tech. Funding raised through this community round grassroots efforts is a testament to this momentum and the company's values of putting people first to improve societal well-being.

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Kiran Vepuri, VP Business Development for KVK-Tech said, "Our alliance with Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical reflects a true collaboration of passion, integrity and resourcefulness in our mutual aim to improve lives worldwide.  We are thrilled we have already developed the first prototype of their novel oral capsule for COVID infections.  The Sen-Jam spirit of being the "Good Karma Pharma People" with offering investment opportunities to everyday people is one we admire greatly."

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Additionally, the disruptor pharma company enlisted the world-renowned physicist, Alexander Wissner-Gross to be on their Advisory Board to help advance commercialization further.  He, alongside two other luminaries close to the company, (including a self proclaimed "everyman investor") participated in an Investor Roundtable discussion, the highlights of which can be seen here.

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"The best part of this experience has bar none been getting emails and notes from the amazing men and women who support our cause.  Whether it's $100 or $100,000, each personal note touches us greatly and fuels not just our efforts to rapidly develop safe and effective therapies for large unmet needs, but it nourishes our soul," said Jim Iversen, Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical CEO.

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To learn more about the Community Round which ends at midnight July 31st, go to WeFunder.

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Tally Technology (www.PlayTally.com), the premier global fan engagement platform, has launched a global prediction game for the I-Tech Cup contest featuring UEFA Europa Conference League champions AS Roma and English Premier League giant Tottenham Hotspur.

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The I-Tech Cup, which takes place on 30 July at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa, Israel, combines high quality sport with the best of ground-breaking technology, driving innovation in this space.

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Fans from across the globe can take part in Tally's prediction game based on the clash between the two European heavyweights. Available in any chosen language, it offers players a captivating prediction game containing a series of questions about potential outcomes from the game, with additional questions added at half-time. A leader board will be created, allowing fans to test their football knowledge against others. The game can be enjoyed by fans alongside the match action at http://www.play.predictionsgame.com.

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Tally's continuous fan engagement platform will host the pick'em style game. Utilized by sportsbooks, broadcasters, leagues and teams to drive fan engagement and retention through prediction games and trivia, the platform is designed to create new revenues streams through sponsorship activations, player conversion and data creation.

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Prior to kick-off in Israel, one of the major tech start-up hubs in the world, Tally will take part in an Innovation Expo, hosted by SportsTech, featuring a number of leading global solutions and promoting innovation that is set to mould the future of the sports industry.

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Brad Vettese, CEO of Tally, said: "Roma and Tottenham are teams with huge, loyal and global fanbases and this event offers a perfect opportunity for us to showcase the capabilities and utility of our fan engagement platform.

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"This contest is being used to showcase the most advanced fan technology in the world. It's an honor that Tally has been selected to create a game that tests the knowledge of football supporters, wherever they happen to be, strengthening our position as a leader in global sports engagement."

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Tally Technology was founded in 2018 as a free-to-play prediction game for brands, professional sports teams, leagues and media platforms seeking a turnkey fan engagement platform. As part of the natural game play, Tally is building a database of unique users and gathering data on those users' gaming, wagering, brand preferences, consumer spending and other insights.

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Over the past four years, Tally has recorded more than 20 million predictions from unique users across North, Central and South America. It is the fan engagement platform choice of some of the biggest names in sports, including the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, St Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Ceara and Atlético MG.

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Ric Flair and Kitchen Data Systems announced today that Wooooo! Wings, a new Delivery-1 restaurant brand, is open for business with locations in Nashville, Tennessee.

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The launch coincides with the weekend of "Ric Flair's Last Match," taking place on Sunday, July 31. After selling out The Nashville Fairgrounds in less than 24 hours, the event has moved to the 7,000+ seat Nashville Municipal Auditorium. "Ric Flair's Last Match" is being produced by Thuzio, a Triller Company, and will be streaming worldwide exclusively on FITE.

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Wooooo! Wings' legendary flavors and world championship wings are prepared by Kitchen Data Systems' (KDS) KitchPartner restaurants. KitchPartners belong to a network managed by KDS' proprietary software, which matches member restaurants with celebrities to launch new virtual dining experiences, bringing extra revenue streams for both brands and their restaurant KitchPartners.

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Customers will be able to order from the Wooooo! Wings menu via Uber Eats or Postmates, starting in Nashville and southern cities, then available throughout the U.S.

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"I love chicken wings and I really love flavors that hit you like a chop to the chest," said Flair. "To be the man, you've got to beat the man, and these championship wings and legendary flavors from Wooooo! Wings are THE MAN!"

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Wooooo! Wings jumps into the restaurant ring at an inflection point in the food industry, which saw a marked rise of delivery during COVID-19. At least once a week 80M U.S. households order delivery or takeout meals, while UBS' Evidence Lab projects the market to hit $365B by 2030. The Wooooo! Wings menu, developed by "Team Flair" in conjunction with KDS' in-house chef, celebrates one of the sport's most charismatic characters with flavors that match his personal brand. The virtual restaurant opens with competitive advantages, bringing a reach of over 25M+ weekly from a combination of Ric Flair's podcast, social media accounts and those of his "To Be the Man" podcast's network, Podcast Heat.

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"We're thrilled to bring the Wooooo! Wings virtual brand to life," commented Mike Jacobs, CEO and Founder of KDS. "With Wooooo! Wings, the flavors will be as legendary as Mr. Flair. KDS is all-in on virtual brands and all-in on Wooooo! Wings."

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Condor Outdoor has launched a new direct-to-consumer website www.condoroutdoor.com. This is the first time that Condor has sold directly to the public. The new site will provide a direct connection to first responders, making functional gear and apparel available for on and off duty.

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Serving the law enforcement and military community since the 1980s, owner Spencer Tien has life-long relationships with the Army-Navy industry and law enforcement. These relationships continue to be the cornerstone of Condor Outdoor today.

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"At Condor, we believe that affordability should not compromise quality and innovation should not compromise reliability," said owner Spencer Tien. "We are excited for the opportunity to serve our customers directly and raise Condor's brand awareness for our dealer community, which is the foundation of our business' success."

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In addition to the consumer website launch, Condor has upgraded its dealer ordering portal. The new dealer portal can be reached via the consumer website or by going directly to dealers.condoroutdoor.com and features faster site speeds, improved site security, as well as site experience enhancements. Condor is always looking expand our dealer network. New dealers can apply here.

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Today, Veterans Need Care Now, a grassroots coalition committed to reducing surgical wait times in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, released the results of a new survey of voters and veteran households that found veterans and their families continue to experience critical health care delays at VA facilities. The coalition, comprised of veteran and health care provider organizations, is urging the VA to take urgent action to ensure that veterans have timely access to surgical care in the VA healthcare system.  

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Six years after news reports and court documents first showed veterans were experiencing significant wait times accessing surgical and other healthcare in the Veterans Health Administration, a national omnibus survey conducted by Veterans Need Care Now has found that more than one in five (23%) of veteran households still report delays in securing VA health appointments and surgical procedures. Of these delays, 13% were viewed as major problems for veterans and their families.

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"As a service member for 30 years in the US Navy, I witnessed first-hand the outstanding capabilities and performance of CRNAs as well as the care they deliver, in a wide variety of environments. They should be able to give the same depth and scope of care for our Nation's veterans," said Captain Kathryn Beasley, US Navy - Retired.

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In 2016, the VA issued a final rule granting three of the four advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) specialties full practice authority, allowing them to practice to the full scope of their education and training, excluding only CRNAs. Since then, reports have continuously highlighted a lack of access to anesthesia services in the VA, which the APRN final rule cited as a reason to revisit the decision to leave CRNAs out. According to the Veterans Need Care Now survey, the vast majority (79%) of voters agree that the VA is not giving veterans the timely, quality care they deserve, with 55% agreeing strongly.

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"Today, more than 1,000 CRNAs, many of whom are veterans themselves, serve in the Veterans Health Administration, providing the highest quality care to our nation's veterans," said Dina Velocci, DNP, CRNA, APRN, AANA president. "Our veterans are enduring dangerously long wait times for anesthesia and other care – much of it due to the chronic underutilization of CRNAs in VA facilities. Veterans simply can't wait any longer. It's time for our leaders to act."

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Nationwide, CRNAs deliver more than 49 million anesthetics each year and practice in every setting from hospital emergency rooms to ambulatory surgical centers. CRNAs have historically provided much of the anesthesia to our active-duty military in combat arenas since World War I and predominate in veterans' hospitals and the U.S. Armed Services, where they enjoy full practice authority in every branch of the military.

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Start-ups are by nature the most dynamic types of business and embrace cultural and societal changes faster than the establishment. DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) is the catalyst of such changes and the cornerstone of Julia Stewart's entrepreneurial venture, the wellness brand, Alurx.

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During her forty years in the hospitality industry, she encountered many roadblocks when driving meaningful change. Ultimately, she realized that creating her own business embedded in DEI and adding "wellness for all" to her company's mission were the only way to ensure transformational change. As a female founder, Julia Stewart chose DEI as the fundamental principle and collective mission for her business, and added another essential component, Wellness. At Alurx, it means working with other female founders, partnering with minority businesses and creating opportunities for everyone who joins Alurx. Each team member's development and engagement in the brand is vital. Alurx's mission is to create proactive wellness plans, vetted by its medical council, and to help everyone who ultimately engages with the brand, to live healthier and longer lives. She insists that, "DEI&W is not a slogan—it is a mindset. We breathe it, live it, and work at it together, every day."

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She also calls on the healthcare industry to rethink their DEI approach, focus on wellness for team members and customers alike, and to address structural inequalities head on. She explains that committing to DEI&W should go well beyond implementing new HR policies to the standardized list of corporate do's and don'ts with the aim of improving team members' retention and appealing to ethically conscious consumers. DEI&W is about "walking the walk" and working together with other local and national companies to drive change faster.

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Julia Stewart and her team are building an all-in-one wellness hub and will launch the Alurx App in early 2023. This powerful new tool will guide people on their personalized wellness journey across all major need states, such as sleep health, skin health and mental health, with the support of the Alurx Medical & Expert Council.

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Setting the stage for success in the classroom starts with reliable morning routines the whole family can depend on. Establishing a plan for each day before heading off for work or school is beneficial for staying on time and organized, and many families' mornings start with a nutritious breakfast.

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This school year, add better-for-you breakfast recipes like Orange Oatmeal or an Orangeberry Smoothie to the menu. These morning meals are powered by 100% orange juice, a delicious option that helps fuel the body with essential nutrients that support a healthy immune system and overall diet quality with no added sugar.

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"A growing number of research studies has revealed children who regularly drink 100% orange juice have higher intakes of key nutrients, higher quality diets and may have healthier lifestyle habits, like greater physical activity levels, than children who do not drink OJ," said Dr. Rosa Walsh, director of scientific research at the Florida Department of Citrus. "Study after study confirms that 100% orange juice not only has a place in the diets of children, but it can also serve as an easy way for parents to provide key nutrients without fear of adverse effects on body weight when served in moderation."

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Consider these nutritional benefits of Florida Orange Juice, "The Original Wellness Drink."

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Diet Quality

Because 1 cup of 100% orange juice counts as 1 cup of fruit, it's an easy way to contribute to your children's fruit intake. As a kid-favorite, it's a nutrient-dense beverage that helps increase the intake of key nutrients including vitamin C, folate, thiamin, magnesium, potassium and, in fortified juices, vitamin D and calcium.

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Immune Support

When paired with a healthy lifestyle, Florida Orange Juice has vitamin C, vitamin D (in fortified juices) and phytonutrients (naturally occurring plant compounds) and may help support a strong immune system.

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• Vitamin C – Commonly associated with helping maintain and strengthen a healthy immune system by protecting cells and promoting the production and function of cells. One 6-8-ounce glass of OJ is an excellent source.
• Vitamin D – Plays an important role in regulating immune response and helps cells fight off bacteria and viruses that get into the body. One 6-8-ounce glass of fortified OJ is a good source.
• Plant Compounds, Flavonoids and Colorful Carotenoids – Work to support the immune system by helping to fight inflammation and helping cells communicate with each other, which can help strengthen immune response when encountering infection.

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No Added Sugar

Unlike foods and beverages that contain added sugars, the natural sugar in 100% orange juice contains vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. As one of nature's nutrient-rich foods, OJ is a convenient way to enhance whole fruit intake and reach daily recommendations. Plus, it can be used as a substitute for nutrient-poor foods and beverages, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, in the diets of children and adults.

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Find more information and recipe inspiration at FloridaCitrus.org/OJ.

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Orange Oatmeal
Servings: 4

1 1/2    cups water
1          cup Florida Orange Juice
1          cup quick cooking steel-cut oats
1          Florida Orange, peeled and diced
1          tablespoon agave nectar or honey
1/4       teaspoon cinnamon
1/4       teaspoon salt

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In medium saucepan over high heat, bring water and orange juice to boil.

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Add oats to boiling liquids.

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Return to boil then reduce to medium heat and cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

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Mix in orange, agave nectar, cinnamon and salt. Remove pan from heat; let stand 1 minute before serving.

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Orangeberry Smoothie
Servings: 1

1          cup Florida Orange Juice
1/2       cup frozen strawberries
4          ounces strawberry Greek yogurt
1/4       cup milk
           ice cubes
1          Florida Orange, sliced

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In blender, blend orange juice, strawberries, yogurt, milk and ice, as needed to reach desired consistency, until smooth.

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Pour into glass and garnish with orange slice.

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Gathering together to enjoy a meal at the family table or a sweet treat at the end of a long day is what time with loved ones is all about. Turning to beloved classics can bring everyone running to the kitchen to share the flavors of those familiar favorites.

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Savor the timeless taste of pasta with this Penne Alla Vodka, a classic dish high on flavor and low on hassle so you can have a meal ready in just 30 minutes. Plus, it offers an alternative to traditional recipes by using Country Crock Plant Cream, a new dairy-free substitute for heavy whipping cream perfect for using in a variety of your favorite dishes.

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Made with delicious plant-powered ingredients, it provides the taste of heavy whipping cream without the heaviness. As a 100% vegan, dairy-free and soy-free solution, it's a 1-for-1 swap for heavy whipping cream in cooking and baking recipes, making it ideal to have on hand year-round.

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When it's time to settle down for the night, end the day on a high note with the sweetness of Strawberry Shortcake. Toss strawberries with sugar, create your own whipped plant cream and make shortcakes from scratch for a true taste of home.

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Visit CountryCrock.com for more ways to elevate weeknight meals and desserts.

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Penne Alla Vodka

Prep time: 10 minutes

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Total time: 30 minutes

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Servings: 5

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1          tablespoon Country Crock Plant Butter with Olive Oil

1/2       cup chopped white or yellow onion

1/2       teaspoon finely chopped garlic

1/2       cup tomato paste

1          pinch red pepper flakes

1/4       cup (2 fluid ounces) vodka

16        fluid ounces Country Crock Plant Cream

1/4       cup (2 fluid ounces) water

3          cups dry penne pasta, cooked and drained

1/4       cup grated vegan Parmesan cheese

1/2       teaspoon kosher salt

1/4       cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

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In pan over moderate heat, melt plant butter. Add onions and garlic. Cover and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

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Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes. Cook until tomato paste starts to lightly brown.

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Add vodka and stir well, scraping bits of browned tomato paste from bottom of pan. Cook over high heat until liquid is reduced by about half to concentrate flavors.

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Add plant cream and water; stir to incorporate tomato paste evenly. Bring to simmer.

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Toss in cooked pasta. Add vegan Parmesan, salt and fresh basil.

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Strawberry Shortcake

Prep time: 20 minutes

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Cook time: 12 minutes

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Servings: 8

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Strawberries:

2          pounds strawberries, hulled and sliced

6          tablespoons sugar

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Whipped Plant Cream:

2          cups Country Crock Plant Cream, directly from refrigerator

2          tablespoons powdered sugar

2          teaspoons vanilla extract

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Shortcakes:

3/4       cup chilled Country Crock Plant Cream, plus additional for brushing, divided

1          tablespoon lemon juice

2          cups flour

2          tablespoons sugar

2          teaspoons baking powder

1/2       teaspoon baking soda

1/2       teaspoon salt

1/2       cup (1 stick) Country Crock Plant Butter Sticks with Avocado Oil, melted

1          tablespoon turbinado sugar

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To make strawberries: In bowl, toss sliced strawberries and sugar. Let berries sit 30 minutes-2 hours before serving.

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To make whipped plant cream: In chilled bowl, using electric hand mixer or stand mixer on high, whisk chilled plant cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until plant cream thickens and stiff peaks form.

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To make shortcakes: Preheat oven to 475 F.

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In small bowl, mix 3/4 cup plant cream and lemon juice; set aside 2-3 minutes, or until it begins to curdle.

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In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in plant butter and plant cream mixture.

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Knead dough a few times then shape into 1-inch-tall circle. Cut circle into eight wedges. Transfer wedges onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush tops of biscuits generously with additional plant cream and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.

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Bake 10-12 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through baking. Biscuits should be golden brown. Cool before assembling.

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Split each biscuit in half. Spoon strawberries over half of biscuits. Add dollop of whipped plant cream on top. Layer other biscuit halves on top followed by more strawberries and plant cream.

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Throughout the pandemic, teachers have gone above and beyond for their students, becoming not just educators, but also counselors, role models and friends to their students by supporting their overall well-being.

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Even so, only 52% of teachers feel valued by their communities, according to PDK International, a professional association for educators. What's more, teachers are more burnt out than ever, with 81% reporting their workloads have increased and 55% sharing they have less time for planning than before, according to a State of Teaching survey conducted by Adopt a Classroom.

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Heading back to school means stocking up on supplies, updating wardrobes and planning new routines for hassle-free mornings. This fall, as you prepare for the new school year, consider these ideas for supporting your children's teachers, too:

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Volunteer in the Classroom

With the extra roles and responsibilities many teachers have taken on in recent years, there aren't enough hours in the day to complete special projects or keep up with certain tasks. Ask teachers how you can lend a hand. That might mean spending some time physically in the classroom, or there may be ways you can support your children's classes from home, such as assembling instructional packets or researching field trip ideas.
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‍Recognize Teachers Who Go Above and Beyond
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Chances are good you know at least a few educators who have gone beyond the call of duty and made an exceptional impact on their students. Honoring their contributions shows appreciation for all they do. One way to demonstrate your gratitude is by nominating educators for Staples' fourth annual #ThankATeacher contest, which recognizes 20 stand-out educators who go above and beyond for their students. Winners' schools will be awarded $5,000 in classroom essentials for the upcoming school year. Learn more about how to nominate a teacher at staplesconnect.com/thankateacher or watch this video.

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Be a Partner in Your Child's Learning at Home

Supporting teachers isn't just about the classroom and supplies; you can also provide a helping hand by creating good habits and modeling the importance of education at home. Actions like creating routines that keep students on a comfortable, familiar schedule help teachers manage classrooms more effectively. You can also make communication with your children's teachers a priority so you're aware of concerns and can help address them early.

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Donate School Supplies

Often, teachers dip into their own income to create fun, engaging learning experiences and supplement student supplies when they run low. In fact, the average teacher spends $745 on supplies for their classrooms that are not covered by school budgets. According to Adopt a Classroom's State of Teaching survey, 71% of teachers spent more of their own money on classroom materials in 2022 than during the previous year.

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You can ask teachers what supplies they need, or you can give back to teachers through Staples' Classroom Rewards program. Join for free and earn 5% back on every qualifying purchase for you and 10% back of qualifying purchases to donate to local teachers. The program helps reduce teachers' out of pocket costs for their classrooms by allowing them to earn up to $2,000 a year.

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Attend School Board Meetings and Voice Support

Keeping tabs on the issues affecting your school district and teachers is an important part of monitoring and advocating for your children's education, but it's also a way for you to lend your support on topics affecting teachers. Stay informed about issues that matter to your children's teachers and support school board policies and actions that serve teachers' best interests.

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Louder.ai (www.louder.ai), a new, disruptive political and not-for-profit advertising technology platform, has announced that ads initially funded by a candidate, political action committee or any other cause can now "go viral" when supporters donate directly to the ad's budget with the click of a button after seeing it online.

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"We have launched a patent-pending, easy-to-use ad tech platform that essentially straps a booster rocket to any ad," said Louder.ai CEO William Gorfein. "The booster rocket gets refueled by supporters who see the digital ads and donate directly to fund the ad itself. That means that instead of an ad relying on its original budget to make a splash, the ad can continue to generate impressions. It's another way people can really get behind candidates, causes and messages they believe in. And we believe that Louder can be a significant factor in close political races where every advertising dollar matters."

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Louder.ai's advertising technology platform equips every ad with the ability to "go further," Gorfein added. "Now, the only question is, 'Do you want to launch ads that rely on your original ad budget, or do you want to spend the very same budget on ads that can be refueled by every single person who sees them?'"

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The initial seed funding for Louder.ai came from Proactive Capital Partners, a leading, New York-based institutional fund with a focus on high growth investments. Additional seed funding came from the Softeq Venture Studio, a Houston-based early stage investment fund founded by software pioneer and serial entrepreneur Chris Howard.

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We look for innovative and disruptive companies with scalable technologies," said Proactive Co-Founder Jeff Ramson. "Louder is an ideal platform for political candidates, political action committees and not-for-profits to spread their messaging far and wide. Especially given the current political climate, Louder is well positioned to be a major participant at the interface of the advertising and social networking sectors."

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Louder.ai used some of its early funding to submit multiple patent applications to protect its business processes and technology and to retain Attorney Scott Thomas, the former Federal Elections Commissioner for the Reagan, Bush and Clinton Administrations, as counsel. The Advisory Board includes Bret Siarkowski, one of the founders of Causemo, the not-for-profit data analytics company later acquired by The Pursuant Group.

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"We feel that Louder will become part of the fabric of political and cause-based advertising of every kind, around the world," Will Gorfein said. "We're building this company for speed, but also for the lasting value it will bring to candidates, campaigns, causes and individuals. This is a new way for people to speak their minds—by putting their money behind ads that say what they believe."

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FitVine Wine, the maker of delicious, low-sugar, full bodied wines, is introducing the brand's new North Coast Cabernet Reserve. The silky smooth, high-quality Cabernet from the grapes of California's North Coast is now available online on FitVineWine.com. FitVine Wine was created for people who want to enjoy a balanced lifestyle filled with fun, fitness, relaxation, and of course, really good wine.

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"Our North Coast Cabernet Reserve is a very special addition to the FitVine family of wines," said Tom Beaton, CEO and co-founder of FitVine Wine. "There are two factors that impact the flavor of wine: the grapes and the fermentation process. The grapes for this new variety come from the North Coast of California. They are picked at the perfect moment and go through the same fermentation process as our other varietals. We take an 'old world wine' approach and ferment our wines for as long as possible to get deep flavor while reducing residual sugar. That's how we get them to taste so good while maintaining low sugar content, no flavor additives, and only the good stuff!"

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FitVine Wine is a pioneer of the better-for-you (BFY) wine category. Nevertheless, it could be said that the brand is in a category of its own. FitVine Wine is full-bodied and full-alcohol like traditional wines but contains no flavor additives and is processed to be gluten-free and is 100% vegan. So FitVine can really play to both sides of the coin and be enjoyed by people who like the flavor of traditional wines but want a wine that has no flavor additives and is transparent with their nutritional label. It's a win-win for wine lovers!

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"Our new North Coast Cabernet Reserve is no exception to our really good, low-sugar, no-nonsense wines for people who want a high-quality, less pretentious wine at a good price," said Mark Warren, president and co-founder of FitVine Wine. "Our fans know that our wine contains the best possible ingredients and is crafted with the cleanest possible process. People deserve a good wine. That's why we do what we do."

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Order your new favorite wine online on FitVineWine.com (Continental U.S.). The SRP for FitVine's new North Coast Cabernet Reserve is $19.99.

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With the back-to-school season approaching, both teachers and students are preparing for a new term. The start of a new school year is a great occasion to upgrade a hairstyle so that people can create a whole new themselves and emerge as focal points. Nadula hair is currently offering the biggest discount over previous years. Everyone can seize this chance to get new back-to-school hairstyles.

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Bankroll, a new luxury sports bar experience coming to Philadelphia this fall, and Betting Hero, the leading live activation and customer experience company in the sports betting industry, today announced a strategic partnership that will create a valuable sports betting concierge program for Bankroll's guests.

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Bankroll, a premier entertainment and dining destination for the modern, invested sports fan, has partnered with Betting Hero to develop and build Bankroll's sports betting education. The partnership includes conducting market analysis and creating a concierge program featuring in-house sports betting experts who will guide Bankroll guests through the sports betting experience.

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A recent study from Betting Hero's consulting and research arm – Betting Hero Research – and Epoxy.ai found that 47% of sports bettors said they want to place more bets but currently have a hard time navigating and finding the bets they want. These findings support consumer interest in Bankroll's guest experience and concierge program, which provides hands-on education around online betting, including setting up an account on a betting app, learning about the different types of bets they can place, and how to pay for their online gambling and withdraw their winnings. Additionally, 71% of sports bettors find it important or very important to be able to watch what they bet on – and Bankroll will offer dozens of screens for fans to watch their favorite games.

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"We are thrilled to collaborate with Betting Hero and its team of seasoned sports betting experts to create the next generation of gaming catered to sports fans," said Padma Rao, CEO of Bankroll. "Our unique concierge service will provide customers customized content, coaching and community unlike any other venue or platform."

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Betting Hero will also help build out Bankroll's sports betting-focused concierge team, focusing on VIP customer engagement, customer acquisition, and building relationships with gambling and sports betting companies.

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"Betting has become an integral part of the sports fan experience," said Jai Maw, President of Betting Hero. "Creating a high-end betting experience at a venue like Bankroll gives guests more ways to engage with their favorite games and provides betting companies a truly differentiated way to engage customers. We're excited to deploy Betting Hero's sports betting expertise in partnership with Bankroll to create this unique venue experience catered toward bettors."

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Bankroll is based in Philadelphia, where online sports betting was legalized in 2019. Betting Hero has partnered with more than 200 restaurants and bars nationally, many of which are individually owned and operated.

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AvoMD, a next-generation, application-based clinical decision support platform, is working with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) to transform algorithms developed by the AAFP journal American Family Physician (AFP) into actionable, instant guidance at the point-of-care. The partnership will begin with 20 commonly used algorithms from the AAFP's AFP, including those that focus on Hypothyroidism, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Premenopausal Women and Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome.

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Family physicians are among the busiest of all providers, having 82 patient encounters per week on average. In addition to comprehensive, preventive care, they perform a wide variety of services and procedures encompassing behavioral health care, chronic care management, pediatric and geriatric medicine, urgent care, skin procedures (e.g., biopsies), musculoskeletal injections and more. Because family physicians serve such a great volume of vastly different types of patients, having instant, point-of-care access to expert guidance in the form of algorithms is essential in ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care.

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AvoMD's cloud-based solution - which will be available on AvoMD's web and mobile apps and accessible in the Electronic Health Record - supports and strengthens the ability of family physicians to provide critical services to patients of all ages. The tool empowers family physicians to deliver the best possible care tailored to individual patient needs. Healthcare organizations will have the ability to use AvoMD's no-code content management tool to customize the offering for local needs.

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AvoMD co-founder and CEO Dr. Yair Saperstein commented, "We are thrilled to partner with the AAFP, the authority on family medicine and the largest medical society devoted solely to primary care. Combining the AAFP's clinical expertise with AvoMD's decision support technology furthers our shared mission of equipping primary care physicians and their support teams with the tools and expertise to provide high-quality, evidence-based care. We are excited to provide this offering to our growing base of health system customers and clinician users."

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Rove Premier, a new-for-2022 suite of cannabis products from legacy and national cannabis manufacturer Rove, today announces the release of Ice Hash Live Rosin. This rosin launch is the latest innovation from Rove, known for transparency in sourcing and forward-looking manufacturing techniques. Ice Hash Live Rosin is a solventless extract produced through a heritage process utilizing only ice, heat, pressure and water. New Ice Hash Live Rosin by Rove is available now in California, in three strains and two formats. Other Rove markets will begin to carry Ice Hash Live Rosin later in 2022.

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The Ice Hash Live Rosin user experience is consistent with Rove's award-winning legacy vapes, upgraded with a premium, terpene-rich, flower high. Made from 100% cannabis, without any chemicals or additives, the Live Rosin is produced in a rare, artisan process. Fresh-frozen cannabis trichomes are separated from the plant using an ice-bath process to produce top-grade, 5-6 star ice hash. The ice hash is cold-pressed by hand to produce a terpene-rich rosin, and then cold-cured for two weeks to produce the perfect texture for dabbing. The resulting rosin is never refined, and is either sent to shelves as a dabbable concentrate or placed through a slow-melt process for another 96 hours to become ready to vape. Truly a 100% solventless process, there are no solvents used at any point in production.

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Rove President Paul Jacobson says, "Our new Ice Hash Live Rosin takes this traditional process of cold-pressing cannabis and supercharges it with best-in-class sourcing and  years of commitment to cutting edge technology to offer the most authentic, enjoyable cannabis experience possible. Our new Live Rosin products really are the most authentic, cleanest full-flower cannabis experience."

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New Ice Hash strains include an indica called Tropaya, a sativa called Chocolope and a hybrid called Fatso. Available formats include a one-gram solventless, dab-ready concentrate and a half-gram, pen-ready vape. The brand suggests the concentrate is best enjoyed using Rove's proprietary, low-temperature 510 thread rosin cartridge that the company spent over six years continuously optimizing, and allows the thicker live rosin material to flow easily into the atomizer for a premium cannabis experience. All Rove Ice Hash Live Rosin products are produced using fresh-frozen and single-sourced whole flower.

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Rove Premier is a step into the future of genetics, sourcing hand-picked exotics from around the world and developing exclusive, limited strain-runs for a next-level cannabis experience.

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Workers at the Rise Rock Creek Dispensary in Joliet, Ill. have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 777. The facility is the third Rise location to affiliate with Local 777 in less than four months.

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"We're making monumental progress in a short period of time because Illinois cannabis workers recognize that we're the strongest union out there," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Food Processing Division Director. "To all of the other Rise workers out there – join our movement! you'll be glad that you did."

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"Legally-regulated recreational cannabis is a fairly new industry in our state, but it's been an honor to represent such an engaged, energetic and unified group of workers," said Jim Glimco, Local 777 President. "We welcome these men and women to our family and will continue to fight hard on their behalf as we stand together at the forefront of this twenty-first century labor movement."

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Dan Hammond and Titus L. Lee, Jr. are Patient Care Specialists at Rise Rock Creek who voted in favor of joining the Teamsters.

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"I support forming a union with the Teamsters because it's time for these big corporations to treat us like humans," said Lee.

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"I support forming a union with the Teamsters because cannabis workers are stronger when stand together," said Hammond.

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Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area. For more information, go to https://www.teamsters777.org/.

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National Avocado Day is fast approaching, and Avocados from Peru (AFP) is celebrating America's favorite superfood by giving back to local communities and unveiling the ultimate demo machine – the AFP Food Truck.

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To celebrate National Avocado Day on July 31, AFP kicked off its week of festivities in Philadelphia. For the second year in a row, AFP teamed up with GIANT to donate 50,000 avocados to Philabundance, the city's largest food bank and an affiliate organization of Feeding America. The donation was announced at theAnnual Top Guac Championship, hosted by AFP, GIANT, and Philabundance, where amateur chefs competed to make the best guacamole in Philadelphia. The event was attended by leaders in the city's food scene and representatives from AFP, GIANT, Philabundance and Feeding America.

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A special guest at the event, the brand-new AFP Food Truck, in partnership with the Peruvian Brothers, made its official debut in the city of Philadelphia. The food truck was used as a backdrop and a GIANT trailer to haul the 50,000 avocados donated to charity.

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"Avocados hold a special place in our hearts and our culture, so celebrating them for National Avocado Day is easy. Moreover, giving back to communities in need makes the celebration even more special," said Xavier Equihua, President of the Peruvian Avocado Commission, "We are proud to support such impactful philanthropies as Philabundance and Feeding America, and what better way to do that than through avocados and bringing the community together."

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"We are so grateful that Avocados from Peru chose to support our organization and the important work we do to impact our community. The avocados will go a long way in supporting and feeding those in need," said Loree D. Jones, Chief Executive Officer at Philabundance, "These contributions will help many in need throughout the communities we serve."

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"The GIANT Company is committed to eliminating hunger in the communities we serve," said Emine Boz, Community Impact Coordinator at The GIANT Company, "Together with Avocados from Peru and Philabundance, we're able to do just that and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors facing food insecurity."

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The National Avocado Day celebrations do not stop there! AFP was invited by FOX 5 D.C. to participate in their Zip Trips programming – a weekly series that highlights the best spots to visit around the D.C. region. On Friday, July 29, AFP will be live at the Port City Brewing Company in Alexandria, Virginia (3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304) until 11:00 AM. The series will highlight the AFP Food Truck as the Peruvian Brothers dish out avocado toast to members of the public. In addition to the food truck, the event will feature the AVO Tesla, the prize of the AFP – Lidl Food Markets Summer Sweepstakes Giveaway.

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"It's an honor to join and work alongside Avocados from Peru on our signature food truck to celebrate our home country's number one superfood export, the avocado," said Giuseppe and Mario Lanzone, known as the Peruvian Brothers, "It has always been our goal to bring the taste of Peru to our new home and Avocados from Peru is helping us accomplish just that."

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