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Sionna Therapeutics, a life sciences company dedicated to developing highly effective and differentiated treatments for cystic fibrosis (CF), today announced the formation of a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) with inaugural members including Taiyin Yang, Ph.D., John Lowe, Ph.D., and Mark Namchuk, Ph.D. The SAB will advise the company as it advances the development of a first-in-class portfolio of novel small molecules targeting the first nucleotide-binding domain (NBD1) of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein.

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"We are fortunate to collaborate with world renowned experts in drug discovery, development, and manufacturing through our inaugural SAB as we pursue therapies that could be transformational for people living with CF," said Mike Cloonan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sionna Therapeutics. "Many people with CF continue to experience exacerbations, infections, and a burden on daily life. We are focused on a unique target, NBD1, with the potential to fully normalize CFTR function. The insights from the extensive experience of our SAB members will enhance our scientific approach and accelerate our exciting development programs."

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Dr. Yang brings more than four decades of experience in drug development and manufacturing. She is the former Executive Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing for Gilead Sciences and held several leadership positions with the Company. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Kronos Bio and Kodiak Sciences, is a member of the Expert Scientific Advisory Committee of Medicines for Malaria Venture and was recently elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Dr. Yang was previously a director in research and development at Syntex Corporation. She earned a B.S. in chemistry from National Taiwan University and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Southern California.

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Dr. Lowe has more than three decades of experience as a medicinal chemist and currently serves as a consultant to the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on drug discovery projects. He was previously a Senior Research Fellow for Pfizer Global Research & Development and held several leadership positions with Pfizer as a research scientist and investigator. Dr. Lowe is a co-inventor of ziprasidone (Geodon) and was recognized with an American Chemical Society (ACS) Heroes of Chemistry Award in 2007 and was the ACS Awardee in Industrial Chemistry in 2011. He was inducted into the Medicinal Chemistry Hall of Fame in 2021. Dr. Lowe earned a B.A. in chemistry and history from Williams College, a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed a postdoc at Stanford University.

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Dr. Namchuk serves as the Executive Director of Therapeutics Translation and Professor of the Practice of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School. He has more than two decades of experience in biotechnology research and development, having previously served as Senior Vice President of Research and Nonclinical and Pharmaceutical Development at Alkermes. Dr. Namchuk also held leadership positions at Vertex Pharmaceuticals including SVP of Research, North America and started his biotech career at Cubist Pharmaceuticals. He earned a B.Sc. in chemistry with honors from the University of Alberta and a Ph.D. in bioorganic chemistry from the University of British Columbia. He was also a Human Frontier Science Program postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, San Francisco.

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E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies, Inc., the premier pool service and supply company in Arizona, announced today that it has acquired the assets of L&L Pool Service. The acquisition combines two of the largest pool service companies in Tucson, AZ.

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L&L's founder Lonnie Lominac commented, "In today's competitive market, we need to be able to offer our customers a better experience and employees growth opportunities. E-Konomy can provide our customers a full range of products and services – from retail to renovations –- as well as providing our employees with benefits and room for advancement. E-Konomy owner Dapo Fadeyi has a great vision that matches my own, and our entire team and I are excited."

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Dapo Fadeyi, president of E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies, Inc., said, "We've always had a good relationship with L&L, going back more than 30 years. The two businesses are very complementary, and it was a natural fit to combine the two best service teams."

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ABF Academy, a fully accredited K-12 private school located in Homestead, Florida, announced today that it has closed its acquisition of Champagnat Catholic School, the Hialeah based educational institution.

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Established in 1968, Champagnat Catholic School was created to provide students in the Miami area with a Catholic based education focused on, as their website states, "Equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and optimism to live meaningful lives." Over the course of its 54-year tenure, Champagnat Catholic School became a pillar of the Hialeah community due, large in part, to its athletic successes. Since 1998, the Champagnat Lions have won District, Regional, and State honors across baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and track and field. Despite continued success in the classroom, on the field, and in the community, Champagnat Catholic School's Director of Operations Isabel C. Alonso publicly announced that the 2021-2022 academic year would be Champagnat's last. Soon thereafter, ABF Academy began its efforts to acquire the school. After a three-week period of talks and negotiations, the deal was finalized on Friday, July 29, 2022.

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"There is no denying how important a role Champagnat has played for the Hialeah community throughout the years," said Manny Riera, Owner and Chief Academic Officer of ABF Academy. "When I was informed of the decision their leadership made to close down the school, I immediately knew that ABF would be the perfect organization to fill such a void."

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The processes of transitioning Champagnat Catholic School into ABF Academy Hialeah are set to begin immediately. As stipulated in the deal, ABF Academy plans to retain certain facets of Champagnat's institution such as the Florida Department of Education school number, FHSAA membership status, and the school property itself. Plans to reinvigorate the basketball, baseball, and football programs are also underway at ABF Academy Hialeah with many coaching hires nearing finalization. ABF leadership also announced that the school would retain the Lions mascot in an effort to pay homage to the exemplary legacy its predecessor leaves behind.

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"We're eager to welcome students, both new and old, into the hallways of ABF Academy Hialeah," said Mr. Riera. "Our hope is that the transition period moves along rather swiftly as we set our focus on opening for the first day of school on August 30th."

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Great Steak® (www.TheGreatSteak.com), America's Premier Cheesesteak® brand, is introducing a new item to the menu that is both protein-packed and inspired by a beloved breakfast meal. The Steak and Eggs Philly Sandwich is available now for a limited time.

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Featured Menu Item:

• Steak and Eggs Philly Sandwich: Grilled steak, peppers, onions, and scrambled eggs, topped with melted provolone cheese, all in between a toasted roll.

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In addition to the new Steak and Eggs Philly Sandwich, Great Steak has recently launched its new Catering Menu filled with ready-to-serve items from hearty sandwiches, wraps and salads to a build-your-own baked potato bar.

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"We are excited to bring our newest sandwich featuring steak and eggs to our guests," said Bridgette Seip, national marketing manager for Great Steak. "This longtime favorite combines the best of two mealtimes into one with our mouthwatering grilled steak as the star of the show!"

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Celebrating 40 years this year, Great Steak's special anniversary sweepstakes is going strong with chances to win a Limited-Edition Great Steak® 40 Anniversary Swag Pack. Two lucky winners are selected each month through the end of the year. For more details on Great Steak's 40 Anniversary sweepstakes, please visit https://www.thegreatsteak.com/40thanniversary.

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The Steak and Eggs Philly Sandwich will be available in Great Steak® locations nationwide until December 31.

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the creator economy has become extraordinarily prosperous. According to a report in New York Times in July last year, more than 50 million content creators from all over the world worked in the digital space, making money online through photography, video and others; the related function applications like video editing were being developed continuously.

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VivaCut is a video editing app serving creators. Launched on the global market in 2019, it is characterized by professional video editing functions such as keyframe animation and chroma key for image matting. But its popularity is not just because of its rich features. VivaCut developed the "Creator Program" in 2020, inviting the global creators to join.

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Abdelrahman Gamal, a 17-year-old boy from Egypt, joined VivaCut's "Creator Program" in September, 2021; in just half a year, he created 500 short video templates, considered as the well-deserved "model". Sqmvii from the Philippines was recognized as "technical elite" after becoming the creator of VivaCut, and his video template always uses many cool, advanced and professional editing effects in VivaCut. Barisxezgizem, a girl from Turkey, ranked the first among Turkish creators; she has always been very active and creative, and the templates created by her are very popular. ANGRYCAT from Indonesia has an earlier relationship with VivaCut; she has been providing users with creative short video templates as the creator of VivaCut since 2020.

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VivaCut's "Creator Program" can provide more people with a ready-made work platform. But, more importantly, it is proactively building the inclusive creative atmosphere to offer unlimited space for creators.

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The announcement of The Virtual Restaurant Association, or VRA - the United States first Non-Profit with the purpose of qualifying Virtual Restaurant Companies to protect Consumer, Driver & Restaurants - Health, Safety & Profits.

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The Virtual Restaurant Association will focus on providing Free Memberships to Virtual Restaurant Companies that have displayed a focus on:

• Health & Safety
• Brand Integrity
• Intellectual Property
• Restaurant Profitability

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Virtual restaurants have been a lifeline for many restaurant owners who had to shut down physical locations or limit dining to curbside and take-out only during the pandemic. However, the number of unsafe and copy-cat brands has flooded the market with consumer doubt and unhealthy sanitation practices.

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The Florida Non-Profit will consistently review new and existing Virtual Restaurant companies and provide free memberships based on pre-determined criteria. Over the coming months The Virtual Restaurant Association will elect and announce its board members and begin taking applications from potential member companies and restaurant groups.

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The Great American Songbook is to Jazz, as are the works of Shakespeare to English literature: an indispensable foundation that has been crucial in shaping the development of a unique and influential art form.  Composers such as George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers with Lorenz Hart created a formidable repertoire of songs written for Broadway stage musicals and Hollywood movies that became the bedrock of singers and instrumentalists in Jazz's golden age.  Though mainly written between the 1920s and 50s, the songs were so well-crafted in terms of their lyrics, melodies and arrangements that their appeal has crossed generations and musical genres.  In this countdown of the 30 best jazz songs, expect eloquent break-up ballads, wistful reveries and exultant celebrations of love and romance.

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James A. Norkawich has captured these songs in his latest release "Yesterday" (Songs from The Great American Songbook) Volume 1 now on Spotify and all streaming sites, with videos for most of the songs on YouTube.  The songs for Volume 1 of this songbook hold a lot of meaning to James.  James frequently reminds others, "Music is the soundtrack to our lives," and he certainly has captured the meaning and emotion of the music during that time.

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Norkawich shares, "Music defines us, it shows us where we have been and where we are going. Have you ever listened to a song and said…I remember where I was, or what I was doing?  Music brings us back to a softer and sweeter time. It is up to us as artists to paint on a beautiful musical canvas and it's our job to honor the past and open the doors to the future."

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Volume 2 promises to have more excitement musically because James plans to bring the songs that really drive emotions.  His goal is to generate thoughts and memories of a loved ones, capture the essence and beauty of romance or simply bring back music that meant something.  The music not only had style and substance but also class and elegance.

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Be sure to check out Norkawich's album "Today" (Songs from The Great American Songbook) Volume 2 this September 11th.

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"Americans should take pride in the music that has come before us. We need a resurgence in what is good, pure, and clean and I feel these songs help speak our story, shape our dreams and define our future."

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The Smoke Station, a tobacco products retailer, announced the grand opening of its Little Rock, AR, location this month.

"We're excited to serve customers in the Chenal area with a great store selection and top-notch customer service, said Scott, the CEO of The Smoke Station.

Customers can now visit The Smoke Station at 14810 Cantrell Rd Ste #120, Little Rock, AR 72223. For more information, please visit: www.thesmokestation.net.

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Vala Marketing, the area's leading provider of digital advertising, design, and other online marketing services, has made the move to acquire Web Centre - a web design and digital marketing agency headquartered in Lapeer, MI. The acquisition comes on the heels of Vala Marketing's 6th anniversary of being in business in the Michiana area.

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The move to acquire Web Centre began when Grant Mielke, Founder of Vala Marketing, reached out to Robert Norcross, Owner of Web Centre, to discuss the sale in June of 2022. The companies operate similarly which made the transition a quick one. The deal was signed on July 1, 2022.

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"Robert and I hit it off right away," Grant Mielke said. "He's done impressive work, and we think similarly in terms of organization and workflows, but most importantly, we value treating people right and providing excellent service above all."

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The acquisition of Web Centre fits into Vala Marketing's strategy to provide full-service, turnkey marketing solutions to the Michiana area and beyond by bringing over 100 new clients to Vala Marketing's lineup, as well as a new Account Executive to the team.

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"The best part is, they are keeping our incredible staff - and my right-hand person for all of these years - Bailey RaCosta." Robert Norcross said. "I'm so happy for that. So, not only will our clients be even better taken care of than before, but they will have more support to help their businesses grow, which has always been Web Centre's ultimate mission as a business."

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"Vala Marketing has been growing and establishing a firm presence in Michigan, so this has felt like a natural next step for the team," Mielke said. "Several of our employees and clients are already on the 'Mich' side of 'Michiana's Premier Marketing Agency', and now we're excited to add Bailey to the team, as well as so many clients in the Central Michigan region."

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Norcross has spent the last 13 years growing Web Centre in from its headquarters in Lapeer through Central Michigan, and every single year the company has grown in size, which is what led to his decision to get more help.

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"It's been an amazing, meteoric rise," Norcross said. "On a personal level, all of this growth means I've been working non-stop. Early mornings and late nights. And before it catches up to me, and our clients stop getting amazing service, I wanted to get in front of it and make everyone happy. I'm very thankful to all of our clients - and the Lapeer Area - for all of their business over the years. Growing this company has been one of my life's greatest accomplishments."

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"Vala's biggest goal with this transition, by a long shot, is taking the best possible care of the Web Centre clients - every bit of strategizing involved with this, all of the decisions we have made, and the steps we have taken to make this all work smoothly have centered around that singular goal as our north star," said Mielke, echoing Norcross's comments. "We are beyond excited to prove ourselves to all of our new clientele and use our expanded service offerings to take Web Centre's clients to new heights."

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In its 2nd year, Reimagine the Legacy: Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis will take place on Saturday, July 30th. The Atlanta community will gather at 10:00 a.m., at the John Lewis HERO mural in Sweet Auburn for a rededication ceremony to celebrate the life of Congressman Lewis and reflect on how we can positively impact future generations.

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At 11:00 am, church bells will ring for 80 seconds initiating a community-wide moment of reflection, marking the day and time Congressman Lewis was laid to rest. The program will feature:

• Mayor Andre Dickens - 61st Mayor of Atlanta. A proud native of Atlanta, Mayor Dickens is focused on bringing opportunity and equity to the city that he loves.
• Andrew Aydin - Andrew Aydin worked for Congressman Lewis in several capacities from 2007 until his passing in 2020. Andrew is the co-author of the graphic memoir series MARCH and RUN, which chronicle the life of Congressman Lewis.
• Rose Scott - award-winning journalist and host of the midday news program "Closer Look" heard on Atlanta's NPR, station 90.1 FM – WABE.
• Jared McKinley - Jared McKinley worked for Congressman John Lewis for over 15 years. Jared continues to work on behalf of the 5th Congressional District of GA by working in the Office of Congresswoman Nikema Williams.
• A.J. Robinson – President of Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District since 2003.
• Performance by LaTocha, American R&B singer, songwriter, and occasional actress. She is best known as a member of the multi-platinum selling R&B group Xscape.

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Following the program and moment of reflection, the public is invited to participate in a variety of community activities in Downtown Atlanta. Details are available on the event website.

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Reimagine the Legacy 2022 is made possible through the generous support of Atlanta Intown and Rough Draft. RSVP is not required to attend.

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Sportiqe Apparel Co. today announced the release of a limited edition tee-shirt designed to support the Highland Park community in the wake of the July 4, 2022 mass shooting, which took the lives of seven people and wounded more than 40 others. The shirt itself takes cues from the blue color and font of Highland Park High School paired with an outline of the State of Illinois. It will retail for $36, with 100 percent of proceeds going to the Highland Park Community Foundation (HPCF).

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Sportiqe's aim is to work locally in Chicago to help spread the word about the shirt and do as much as they can to support the community and help it to heal. It will initially be sold onsite at Highland Park's iconic local restaurant Michael's Grill & Salad Bar, directly through Sportiqe's website at www.Sportiqe.com, at the upcoming O.A.R. and Dispatch concert with special guest G. Love on August 13 at Ravinia, another Highland Park mainstay, and at the Windy City Smokeout from August 4 to 7, the largest country music festival in Chicago. The brand is also working to encourage local Chicago personalities to embrace the cause, including athletes, artists and public figures.

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The Highland Park Community Foundation, which will receive all proceeds from the shirt sales,  established the Highland Park Shooting Response Fund following the tragedy. 100% of any funds donated – whether through tee-shirt sales or any other means – will be distributed, and none of the donations received will be used for administrative or similar expenses. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support as soon as possible to the victims of the July 4th shooting and their families, as well as non-profit organizations that are helping victims, their families and the broader community that has been impacted by the tragedy.

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"This is a devastating tragedy and there's nothing that I nor Sportiqe as a company can do to change that or undo the damage that has been done," said Jason Franklin, Sportiqe co-founder. "I grew up in the Highland Park area and I have long-time friends and family that still live there, and several of us in the Sportiqe family are from Chicago. We just want to help in any small way that we can."

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"When Sportiqe approached us to get involved it was a no-brainer – anything we can do to support the community we're embracing wholeheartedly," added Ryan Gamperl, co-owner of Michael's Grill & Salad Bar - known by locals as Michael's Hot Dogs. "We've seen everyone here rallying to support one another, and it's comforting to know that even those who have moved away are keeping us in their hearts."

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For additional information on the Highland Park tee please visit https://sportiqe.com/pages/highland-park. For additional information on Sportiqe and their apparel head to www.sportiqe.com.

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AiDot APP released the upgrade APP version by adding a smart zone page in the automation section, which contains four major features: Music Rhythm, Energy Dashboard, Home Monitoring, and Pet Sitting.

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Synchronized color changes and musical grooves, cover whole space

Just tap on any of the listed songs and the lights will start flashing to the beat of the music. AiDot Music Rhythm feature gets users' lighting blinking and changing color in time to music without any delay which satisfies the needs for the creation of the ultimate music atmosphere. Feel free to change the color range, sensitivity and brightness by using AiDot's lighting brand products, such as the smart light starter kit including light bulbs, strip lights, recessed lighting, etc. Users can create a complete whole-space music rhythm effect.

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AiDot Energy Dashboard helps users save energy and money

How much users will save money for the energy bills by adding smart home devices? As a smart home ecosystem, AiDot focuses on the energy usage in smart home products and the energy consumption reduction. Users can know the energy consumption of different smart products on AiDot App. The compatible products include smart lighting, cameras, solar panel products, etc. AiDot Green energy dashboard enables users to track the devices and analyze the results of energy efficiency monitoring.

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Home Monitoring feature provides safety care for the loved ones

AiDot Home monitoring feature empowers users' security camera not only to catch the suspicious, but also to keep them away from their loved ones without worry. For this function, users can set a real-time detection in their chosen area to identify their family member's activities, especially babies. Pools, play sets, trampolines etc., all those activities are great for kids, but most of them will be dangerous without supervision. If no one is detected for a while, a push rich message with photos will be sent to users' phone, reminding them to check the situation at home. In this way, users can know the situation of elder parents or kids when they're home and deal with it in time.

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Pet Sitting feature for better companionship and observation of the pet's habits

Users may find something wrong with their furry kids but can't figure out why, now they can understand them more and reduce their separation anxiety in time. The pet sitting feature of AiDot provides real-time monitoring and a deeper understanding of pets by data analysis. With monitoring and statistics, users can have a better understanding of pet's diet and activity habits. Knowing the times their pet enters the setting area is the best way to achieve that.

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For example: When the pet is home alone, users can find out if its daily diet is normal by checking how many times it goes to the dining area. When users notice the difference in daily eating habits, they should pay attention to its health. If there are some areas in home that users do not want pets to enter, they can set these areas as no-entry areas and observe.

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AiDot Smart home strive on family companionship and care. Help users have a better home through intelligent analysis. Home monitoring and Pet sitting feature are Cloud service of AiDot App, users can find it when using AiDot App or visiting aidot.com.

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What would you do if you could travel back in time to change one small detail? What would the world be like if you could stop the assassination of Julius Caesar?

These questions and more lay at the heart of M. Scott Smallwood’s new novel, The Thrilling Adventures of the Secluded Man. Described as an adventure/fantasy with plenty of plot twists, The Thrilling Adventures of the Secluded Man has themes of time travel, reality itself, and a race against time.

“I am excited to finally release the first book in my adventure series,” said Smallwood.

The new book is published through Larger Than Life Books, an imprint that Smallwood also owns.

The Thrilling Adventures of the Secluded Man was published on July 19, and is available wherever books are sold.

For further information, visit: largerthanlifebooks.com.

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The Withers Collection, a museum and art gallery dedicated to the work of famed Civil Rights photographer Dr. Ernest C. Withers, is collaborating with NFT-membership club 1687 on a unique digital art project to help preserve and digitize nearly 2 million historically significant images from the Civil Rights period in the United States.

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Dr. Ernest C. Withers is known as the preeminent photographer of the American Civil Rights movement. Withers documented life in Memphis, TN during the 1950s and 1960s. Withers often risked his own life, safety, and family taking photographs. He famously chronicled the Emmet Till trial in 1955, and the I Am A Man sanitation workers' strike in 1968 that led to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Withers rode along with Dr. King on one of the first integrated bus rides in Montgomery, AL, and was there in the funeral home where MLK lay to rest after his assassination. Withers documented Civil Rights leaders, sports figures, and famous musicians, but he also used his camera to capture the lives, struggles, and victories of the everyday men, women, and children living in Memphis, TN, during the Civil Rights movement.

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When Withers died in 2007, he left behind nearly 2 million images. The Withers Collection Museum and Gallery in Memphis, TN, houses Memphis and American history. Patrons can view Withers' collections of Civil Rights, Music, Sports, Lifestyle, and Political images, including notable figures ranging from MLK to Issac Hayes, Elvis, Presidents Kennedy and Clinton, baseball great Jackie Robinson, and many more. Preserving, digitizing, and cataloging this collection takes a tremendous amount of resources, and time is of the essence. Withers' original prints and films are delicate and at risk; passing time increases the chances of these iconic images being lost forever.

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In order to help the preservation of Withers' work, the Withers Collection is collaborating with 1687, an NFT-membership club, to create a unique digital art project inspired by Withers' work: The Withers Art Project. Each art piece begins with one of Withers' photographs and combines hand-painted elements with computer technology to produce a collection of generative digital art pieces known as NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Non-fungible simply means unique, one-of-a-kind, and non-replaceable. The sale of the NFTs from The Withers Art Project benefits the Withers Collection Museum to further the monumental task of preserving Withers' work for generations to come. The Withers Art Project is a limited generative art project and only a certain amount of digital art pieces will be produced.

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Tickets for Farm Aid's annual music and food festival go on sale tomorrow, Saturday, July 30, at 10 a.m. ET. Prices range from $75 to $315 and will be available for purchase at LiveNation.com. This year's festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Farm Aid 2022 will feature performances by Willie Nelson & Family, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, and Margo Price, as well as Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Allison Russell, Charley Crockett, Brittney Spencer and Particle Kid.

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Venue and Farm Aid staff are following the latest CDC guidance and industry best practices to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, including various precautions across the festival operation. Based on the latest local guidelines, attendees are not required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test and/or vaccination for entry into Farm Aid 2022. Farm Aid will monitor the situation closely and update protocols as warranted leading up to Sept. 24. Be sure to check FarmAid.org for the latest updates and guidelines as entry requirements are subject to change. No refunds will be offered due to changed requirements.

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For event updates, follow Farm Aid on Twitter (@FarmAid), Facebook (facebook.com/farmaid) and Instagram (instagram.com/farmaid), and visit farmaid.org/festival. Festivalgoers are encouraged to use the hashtags #FarmAid2022 and #Road2FarmAid to join the conversation on social media around this year's festival.

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Farm Aid's mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price host an annual festival to raise funds to support Farm Aid's work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family farm food. For more than 35 years, Farm Aid, with the support of the artists who contribute their performances each year, has raised more than $64 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.

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Phonecheck, an industry-trusted mobile device certification provider, today announced its offering for comprehensive erasure and refurbishing solutions for previously-owned Apple Watch products. Customers can now securely erase existing data and collect device details, like model type and device history, using this new tool. As interest in refurbished wearables grows, the solution increases the efficiency of processing these devices and gives consumers added confidence when buying renewed electronics.

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"We have seen sharp growth in the number of Apple Watches entering the secondhand market which is driving the need for third-party certification in this category," said Jax Futrell, Chief Operating Officer at Phonecheck. "Phonecheck enables sellers to certify smart watches and build trust with buyers through certified erasure, testing and data represented by the Phonecheck Certified badge."

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"Apple Watches have proven to be an increasingly popular product category for us and customers expect the same level of trust and reliability that we can offer for Macs and iPhones. Phonecheck's proven certification process for front-to-back diagnostics and refurbishing will help us offer market-ready devices with 100% confidence that they will work as advertised and deliver a like-new experience to our customers," said Amato Cole, Director of Marketing at macofalltrades, a leading seller of certified pre-owned Apple products and Phonecheck customer.

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With a comprehensive solution now available for Apple Watch, Phonecheck customers can expect the same quality, thoroughness and efficiency they have come to expect when certifying smartphones. This includes a Device History Report, providing crucial details on device authenticity, ownership status, software version, battery percentage and more. Devices undergo a comprehensive certified data-wipe process, accredited by the Asset Disposal and Information Security Alliance (ADISA). Phonecheck certification goes beyond diagnostics and data-wipe to report accurate, verified data on each device for sellers to deliver as an added value to their customers in the resale process.

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Consumers will begin to see Phonecheck Certified Apple Watches on popular refurbished marketplaces and websites in the coming weeks and months, giving them transparency and confidence in the quality and reliability of the devices.

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Most business leaders will admit that marketing is a critical part of their company's success. And yet, marketing budgets are consistently amongst the first things managers, CEOs, and CFOs want to cut when money gets tight. It's a trend that Brian Gould of TruLife Distribution always finds alarming.

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The marketing and distribution expert is very familiar with the ups and downs that come with the marketing game. Gould is a self-made entrepreneur who comes from multiple generations that have focused on the manufacturing and retail distribution industries. After a lifetime spent growing up in this world, Gould knows how quickly the C-suite tends to target the marketing department when the budget shrinks. "You can put numbers on most areas of business," Gould explains, "You can measure what your sales team is bringing in. You can see the revenue from your e-commerce site. Your overhead is a known quantity. But marketing? Marketing is an art. And as such, it's harder to defend its associated costs."

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The struggle to justify a marketing budget often means it's one of the first things to go when the economy turns in a southerly direction. The pandemic is the most recent example of this phenomenon in action. In 2020, marketing budgets were slashed, many to the tune of 15% or more. In 2021, economic woes created by the health crisis continued to drag on. This led to Gartner releasing a report claiming marketing budgets had fallen from 11% to a meager 6.4% in the space of a year.

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With persistent talk about a potential recession coming down the pike, marketing budgets could once again find themselves under pressure. It's a tendency that Gould is always ready to fight. "It's tempting to cut marketing since you don't see the impact right away," says Gould, "but I always explain to our clients that you're sacrificing future success for short-term security. If you want to succeed over the long term, you need to see things like a recession as a chance to look for opportunities and sow the seeds for future growth. That's where TruLife Distribution can make a big difference."

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TruLife Distribution is a marketing and distribution agency that specializes in providing quality services and expertise, often at a fraction of the in-house cost. It's something that Gould describes as a "happy medium" between the need to cut costs and the desire to press in with marketing and sales when opportunities arise.

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With so much uncertainty ahead, Gould and his team remain ready to deliver their suite of elite signature services. These span the gamut from FDA compliance and regulatory reviews to logistics, warehousing, public relations, PPC advertising, website management, SEO, and more. The brand's prolific range of offerings provides a comprehensive and effective way for businesses great and small to outsource their marketing and distribution efforts. This can keep the marketing momentum rolling, especially when external events, such as a recession, pave the way for future growth opportunities.

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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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