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Park Slope Cleaning, a company that provides commercial cleaning and janitorial services for establishments in New York and Miami, today announced that Park Slope Cleaning has been accepted for membership by BOMA NY: The Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater New York (BOMA New York). BOMA New York is the Greater New York area’s federation of BOMA International, the world’s largest trade association, with the mission to promote programs and services for the advancement of the real estate industry.

Being accepted into BOMA NY membership is a significant achievement for Park Slope Cleaning. It demonstrates their commitment to excellence in the commercial cleaning and janitorial services industry and opens up opportunities for networking and collaboration with key players in the real estate industry.

Park Slope Cleaning's acceptance into BOMA NY membership highlights the company's dedication to providing high-quality commercial cleaning and janitorial services for establishments in Brooklyn, Manhattan & Queens and Miami. Being M/WBE Certified further showcases their commitment to diversity and excellence in their field.

According to Diana Ciechorska, the General Manager of Park Slope Cleaning, "We are thrilled to be accepted as a member to BOMA NY and look forward to collaborating with other industry leaders to further enhance our services and offerings."

In the future, Park Slope Cleaning plans to leverage their BOMA membership to expand their network, stay updated on industry trends, and continue providing top-notch commercial cleaning and janitorial services for their clients in New York and Miami. 

About Park Slope Cleaning

PSC is a top-rated commercial cleaning company service in New York and Miami. They are M/WBE certified with government and private contracts across industries with a focus on office cleaning. They self perform all services. To learn more, visit https://www.parkslopecleaning.com.

LUV Car Wash, one of the fastest-growing express car wash companies in the U.S., is celebrating Valentine's Day with the introduction of its NEW Fresh Floral Tunnel Scent and a charitable partnership with the DONNA Foundation.

Starting February 1, customers at all 75+ LUV locations nationwide can experience the new Fresh Floral fragrance in the company's signature "Tunnel of LUV." Throughout February, LUV Car Wash will donate $1 from every True LUV Single Wash sold to the DONNA Foundation, supporting their mission of providing financial assistance and support to families living with breast cancer.

"The launch of our Fresh Floral Tunnel Scent represents our ongoing commitment to creating unique, memorable experiences for our customers," said JT Thomson, Chief Development Officer and co-founder of LUV Car Wash. "At LUV, we believe a car wash should be more than just a service—it should be an experience that brightens our customers' day."

Thomson added, "Our partnership with the DONNA Foundation aligns perfectly with our company values. We're not just building a car wash business; we're building lasting relationships with our communities and making a positive impact where we operate."

This Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, we’re spreading the LUV! LUV Members: As a special thank-you, you’ll receive an exclusive Valentine’s Day gift—but hurry, it’s only available while supplies last! Not a Member Yet? Don’t worry—we’ve got something special for you, too! For one day only, our True LUV package will be just $10 on 2/14, that’s a $17 discount!

Don’t miss your chance to experience True LUV this Valentine’s Day! Mark your calendars and celebrate with us!

LUV Car Wash continues its rapid expansion across key markets in Florida, Georgia, California, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, bringing its innovative approach to car care to more communities nationwide.

About LUV Car Wash

Founded in 2021 by industry veterans Darren Skarecky and JT Thomson, LUV Car Wash is a nationwide express car wash platform that focuses on delivering premium car care through innovative technology, exceptional customer service, and environmental sustainability. Backed by Susquehanna Private Capital, the company operates over 75 locations across six states. For more information, visit www.luvcarwash.com.

The traditional model of monogamous relationships only works for a minority. The U.S. leads the world in divorce rates, with 80% of couples separating, cheating, or losing intimacy within a few years. It’s time for a new way to understand love, connection, and community.

Introducing PACO (Poly-Amorous Community Online), a revolutionary app designed to foster lasting, meaningful, and respectful relationships while building a supportive community.

PACO is not a swinger site. It is a transformative platform for people seeking authentic connections—whether intimate or not—that last a lifetime. It’s about creating a modern family dynamic where people truly support one another.

Through regular community events such as wine tastings, book clubs, dance parties, and more, PACO encourages a life beyond the screen. It celebrates shared experiences, bringing people together in a way that prioritizes joy, respect, and personal growth.

Safety and respect are at the core of PACO’s mission. The app has strict policies to prevent harassment or inappropriate behavior, ensuring that members feel secure and valued.

This Valentine’s Day 2025, PACO invites you to be part of the love revolution at our exclusive launch party!

Join us on February 14 at Flute Champagne Bar, located at 205 West 54th Street, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., for an evening of celebration, connection, and community!

Journalists interested in learning more are warmly invited to contact PACO’s founder for an exclusive interview.

For more information or to schedule an interview, email us at pacorevolutionapp@gmail.com.

About PACO (Poly-Amorous Community Online)

PACO (Poly-Amorous Community Online) is a revolutionary platform dedicated to fostering strong, lasting relationships and a vibrant community. Unlike traditional monogamous models, which often struggle with separation, infidelity, or fading intimacy, PACO creates a space for deep, meaningful connections—whether intimate or non-intimate.

We are not a swinging site but rather a place where respect, fulfillment, and long-term relationships thrive. It’s a love revolution that strengthens community bonds, providing a safe and inclusive environment with zero tolerance for harassment. Members can connect through engaging monthly events like wine tastings, book clubs, and dance parties, making PACO more than just a platform—it’s a movement redefining love and connection.

For more information, visit https://pacorevolution.com.

GrowerIQ, a global leader in cannabis ERP technology, is proud to announce its selection to represent Team Canada on the upcoming Mission to Australia. Sponsored by Global Affairs Canada, this program will take place from February 16 to February 21, 2025, visiting key cannabis markets in Sydney and Brisbane.

This mission provides a unique opportunity for GrowerIQ to engage with Australia's rapidly evolving cannabis industry, showcasing its AI-powered technology designed to support GMP-compliant businesses. GrowerIQ is the only cannabis technology platform of its kind tailored to meet the stringent demands of GMP and medical sales operations.

Australia’s leading cannabis companies have already embraced GrowerIQ’s solutions, integrating the platform into their operations. Unique features like single-click Master Batch Records, customizable medical sales portal, and AI-powered Form Builder allow the best cannabis producers to operate and innovate as they see fit.

Andrew Wilson, founder and CEO of GrowerIQ, stated, "We are honoured to join Team Canada on this important mission. This opportunity underscores our commitment to innovation and collaboration in the global cannabis industry. We look forward to building stronger ties with Australian cannabis businesses and helping them achieve new levels of traceability, compliance, and operational excellence."

Australian cannabis businesses interested in elevating their compliance and operational efficiency are invited to connect with GrowerIQ during the mission. Visit www.GrowerIQ.com to learn more or schedule a meeting.

About GrowerIQ

AI-powered GrowerIQ is the operational backbone ERP that unites the fragmented systems required by cannabis production facilities around the world. The company now powers country-level traceability and facilities in more than 21 countries and five languages. For more information, visit www.GrowerIQ.com.

Qnary, the leading executive reputation management platform, today announced the addition of Bluesky as an optimized publishing channel for thought leadership content. This integration underscores Qnary’s commitment to empowering executives with leading-edge publishing tools to amplify their voices and influence in the digital landscape. Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform designed to foster open and authentic dialogue, has rapidly gained traction as a hub for innovative thinkers and thought leaders. By integrating Bluesky into its platform, Qnary enables executives to seamlessly publish, manage, optimize, and monitor thought leadership content across a broader spectrum of influential channels.

“At Qnary, we are dedicated to ensuring that executives have access to the most impactful platforms to share their insights and expertise,” said Bant Breen, founder and CEO of Qnary. “The addition of Bluesky reflects our commitment to staying ahead of digital trends and offering our clients unparalleled opportunities to expand their reach and influence.” Bluesky surpassed 25 million users this month and offers similar functionality to platforms like X and Threads. The new Bluesky integration is accessible via Qnary’s intuitive Modern Executive Reputation Management Platform and mobile app.

This user-friendly feature allows executives to:

• Publish thought leadership content directly to Bluesky with a single click.
• Monitor engagement and performance metrics on Bluesky alongside other social and professional platforms.
• Strategically tailor content to maximize impact on Bluesky’s unique audience.

Qnary’s platform and app are trusted by thousands of executives worldwide to enhance their digital presence, protect their reputations, and drive professional growth. The addition of Bluesky not only broadens the publishing options available but also strengthens Qnary’s position as the premier solution for modern executive reputation management.

“Bluesky is helping shape the future of decentralized communication, and we’re excited to offer our customers the ability to leverage this innovative platform to share their perspectives and engage with a dynamic audience,” added Breen.

About Qnary

Qnary is an industry-leading provider of modern executive reputation management solutions. Founded in 2012, we empower professionals, executives, and organizations to take control of their digital presence, optimize their professional brand, and showcase thought leadership. Our innovative platform and tailored strategies enable customers to effectively manage their online reputation, increase visibility, and drive engagement across various digital channels. Listed as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies by Inc. and one of the 360 best companies by Entrepreneur, Qnary has regional offices in New York City, London, Seville, Sydney, and Miami. For more information, visit https://qnary.com.

Capital Funding Group (CFG), a leader in the nationwide healthcare and multifamily financing industries, today announced the company executed or arranged more than $1.3 billion in bridge and HUD loans across 68 deals in 2024. This financing included 40 healthcare bridge loans and other lending products, 13 multifamily bridge loans, and 15 HUD loans for CFG’s clients throughout the nation. 

“2024 was another standout year for CFG as we remain committed to our entrepreneurial approach to lending, delivering tailored financing solutions that address the distinct needs of our clients,” said Erik Howard, CFG Bank President. “We're proud to not only deliver competitive financial products, but also to be trusted partners, working alongside our clients to drive their success. As we embark on 2025, we’re eager to build on last year’s momentum as we continue to accomplish what others can’t to help our clients grow their businesses.”

A sample of transactions closed in H2 of 2024 include:

• $207.1 million bridge-to-HUD term loan to support the partnership buyout of a portfolio of thirteen skilled nursing facilities, featuring 1,423 beds, in Florida.
• $185.0 million construction loan to support the first phase of construction of a 501-unit continuing care retirement community currently under development in Bethesda, Maryland.
• $132.2 million bridge loan for the refinancing of four skilled nursing facilities, featuring 731 beds, in Virginia.
• $65.0 million bridge loan for the refinancing of a 689-bed portfolio, featuring seven skilled nursing facilities, an assisted living facility, and an independent living facility, in Ohio, to provide a divided recapitalization to the owners.
• $30.8 million bridge-to-HUD loan for the acquisition of a 121-bed skilled nursing facility in Nevada. 
• $24.3 million bridge-to-HUD loan for the refinancing of two skilled nursing facilities, supporting a total of 246 beds, in North Carolina.
• $20.6 million bridge-to-HUD loan for the refinancing of nine skilled nursing facilities, supporting 471 beds, in Iowa.
• $20.4 million value-add bridge loan for two multifamily properties, featuring a total of 181 units, in Georgia.
• $18.0 million bridge-to-HUD mezzanine loan for the refinancing of four skilled nursing facilities, supporting 551 beds, in Florida.
• $15.3 million bridge-to-HUD loan for the acquisition of a 159-bed skilled nursing facility in Alabama.
• $14.0 million bridge-to-HUD loan for the acquisition of a 192-bed skilled nursing facility in Ohio. 
• $13.6 million HUD loan for the refinancing of a 138-bed skilled nursing facility in California.
• $13.1 million bridge loan to support the refinancing of a 120-bed assisted living and memory care facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. 
• $12.8 million HUD loan for the refinancing of existing debt for a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in South Carolina.
• $11.9 million bridge-to-HUD loan for the refinancing of two skilled nursing facilities, featuring a total of 118 beds, in California.
• $11.6 million bridge loan for the acquisition of an 86-bed skilled nursing facility in California. This deal built on a $30.2 million loan CFG previously executed in 2023 for the acquisition of 3 skilled nursing facilities. This loan increase brings the total loan to $41.8 million, and the borrower’s portfolio now features 568 beds across four facilities. 
• $10.0 million bridge-to-HUD loan to support a 126-bed skilled nursing facility in Vermont.
• $5.9 million HUD loan for the refinancing of a 156-bed skilled nursing and assisted living facility in Ohio.
• $2.7 million bridge-to-HUD junior term loan for the acquisition of two skilled nursing facilities, featuring a total of 194 beds, in Maryland and Delaware.

About Capital Funding Group

CFG is a full-service provider of comprehensive financing solutions for the national healthcare industry, focusing on the long-term care, assisted living and hospital sectors, and multifamily industry. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, CFG is known as a one-stop shop, with expertise in HUD loans, bridge lending, mezzanine financing, working capital loans and commercial banking services through the CFG family of companies. For more information, visit www.capfundinc.com.

About CFG Bank

CFG Bank, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, provides flexible financing and online banking solutions to the national healthcare and multifamily markets and the Mid-Atlantic region. CFG Bank is the largest bank headquartered in Baltimore. CFG Bank has grown from $1 billion in assets at the end of 2019 to over $5 billion in assets at the end of 2023 and is among the five largest and most experienced healthcare bridge-to-HUD lenders in the country, serving its clients and helping them grow for over 30 years. CFG Bank transforms the banking experience by delivering big bank capabilities and expertise, coupled with relationship-driven boutique bank service. CFG Bank has branches in Lutherville and Baltimore City, and a cashless branch in Annapolis. For more information, visit www.CFG.bank, and follow CFG Bank on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.

About Capital Funding, LLC

Capital Funding, LLC, a subsidiary of CFG Bank, is the national leader in the FHA-insured mortgage industry, providing more than $6 billion in Section 232 mortgages nationwide. CFG Bank is an Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.

DDB Miner, a leading cloud mining platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in the UK, shared insights on how cloud mining can help investors earn passive income without incurring the costs associated with traditional mining.

DDB Miner currently has more than 100 large-scale environmentally friendly energy mines around the world and has long maintained industry technology and market advantages. It has more than 9 million users across 180+ countries and regions and has remained at the forefront of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology applications.

Advantages of Cloud Mining

Traditional mining requires a large investment in high-performance hardware and other resources, and users need to spend thousands of dollars to start mining, which is difficult for ordinary investors. In contrast, cloud mining allows users to rent mining power from providers without a large upfront investment, making it easier for individuals to participate in cryptocurrency mining without the financial pressure.

The advantages of cloud mining include:

• Accessibility: People around the world can access cloud mining services through the internet.
• Cost-effectiveness: No hardware equipment needs to be purchased and no electricity bills need to be paid.
• Technical expertise: No need to assemble equipment, optimize its performance, or solve technical problems.
• Scalability: Flexible contract plans for users to choose from according to their budget.
• Energy efficiency: Use renewable clean energy as mining power to protect the environment.
• Quick returns: Profit will be settled within 24 hours after the contract takes effect, and the principal will be returned when the contract expires.

Get Started with DDB Miner

Step 1: Create an account and get a $12 bonus immediately

The registration process for DDB Miner is simple. Users only need an email address to create an account. After registration, they can participate in cloud mining for free and can get a $0.50 bonus for daily check-in.

Step 2: Activate account and select the contract

Investors may choose a mining contract that suits their budget and goals. DDB Miner offers a variety of contracts with different terms and different returns, serving both novice or an experienced investors.

• Basic Cloud Computing Power: $100 investment, 2-day cycle, total profit of $106
• Basic Cloud Computing Power: $1,000 investment, 10-day cycle, total profit of $1,131
• Classic Cloud Computing Power: $3,000 investment, 20-day cycle, total profit of $3,846
• Classic Cloud Computing Power: $10,000 investment, 50-day cycle, total profit of $18,750
• Advanced Cloud Computing Power: $50,800 investment, 50-day cycle, total profit of $99,060

For more new contracts, please visit DDB Miner's official website.

Step 3: Activate your account and wait for your earnings to arrive

As your mining activities progress, you will start to see profits accumulating in your account. Track your performance through the platform's dashboard and withdraw your earnings when you are ready.

DDB Miner's Advantages

• Global accessibility: People around the world can access cloud mining services through the internet, eliminating geographical barriers.
• Intuitive and simple interface: The platform's user-friendly interface ensures that even cryptocurrency novices can easily navigate.
• Professional and experienced team: Our 24/7 online customer service team helps users solve any problems quickly.
• Cutting-edge equipment: We use mining equipment provided by top mining machine manufacturers such as Bitmain, Shenma Miner, Canaan Creative, etc. to ensure stable operation and efficient production capacity of bitcoin mining machines.
• Eliminate hardware maintenance: We take care of all hardware, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting, allowing users to focus on receiving the cryptocurrency they mine.
• Clean energy efficiency: Each mine is equipped with solar and wind power infrastructure.
• Support for popular cryptocurrencies: DDB Miner supports DOGE, BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, BCH, LTC, XRP, SOL, etc. for settlement.
• Alliance reward program: As long as invited users purchase platform contracts, affiliates will receive generous referral rewards of up to 3–5%. By becoming a professional alliance partner, one can also receive an additional monthly salary reward of up to $22,000.

The advantages of DDB Miner are significant and diverse, providing an attractive entry point for cryptocurrency mining through cost-effectiveness and accessibility. Whether a mining novice or an experienced investor, DDB Miner's platform allows users to easily maximize their profits.

For more information, visit the official website at https://ddbminer.com. To download the mobile app, visit https://ddbminer.com/xml/index.html#/app.

About DDB Miner

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Birmingham, DDB Miner is a leader in cloud mining that uses clean energy to open up a sustainable future for the industry. We are committed to building a secure, compliant, and transparent blockchain infrastructure to provide stable and intelligent cloud computing and one-click cloud mining services to users around the world. With more than 100 large-scale environmentally friendly energy mines around the world, we are trusted by over 9 million users across 180 countries. For more information, visit https://ddbminer.com.

BitconeMine, the leading AI-driven cloud mining platform, is making waves in the cryptocurrency industry by offering a limited-time $10 login mining bonus to new users. The program is designed to lower the barrier to entry for crypto enthusiasts and provide a seamless, cost-effective way to start earning bitcoin through cloud mining.

What Is Bitcoin Cloud Mining

BitconeMine allows users to participate in cryptocurrency mining without owning expensive hardware or dealing with a complex technical setup. By renting mining power from a data center, users can earn Bitcoin with minimal effort and investment.

Why BitconeMine?

BitconeMine stands out in the cloud mining industry with its innovative AI technology, ensuring optimized mining operations and consistent returns for investors. With a seven-year track record, BitconeMine continues to provide a secure and stable platform for passive income generation.

Key Benefits of BitconeMine

• $10 login bonus: New users can start mining immediately and earn a fixed $0.60 per day.
• Transparency: Monitor contracts and earnings in real time via mobile or desktop.
• Security: Investment protection backed by L&G insurance.
• Scalability: Flexible contracts to meet a variety of investment needs.
• Zero maintenance costs: BitconeMine takes care of all hardware and operational maintenance.
• 24/7 customer support: 24/7 assistance for a seamless mining experience.

How to Get Started

Joining BitconeMine is simple. Register on the platform and activate your $10 mining reward instantly. With daily passive income, new users can explore cloud mining without an initial financial commitment.

• Register as a BitconeMine user by visiting the BitconeMine official website, click "Register", and follow the steps to set up your account and password
• Choose a suitable contract package
• Pay the mining contract fee
• Wait for daily earnings

A Bright Future for Cloud Mining

BitconeMine is committed to innovation and user satisfaction and is constantly enhancing its platform to provide industry-leading cloud mining solutions. With strong security measures, transparent operations, and AI-driven efficiency, BitconeMine is poised to redefine the future of cryptocurrency mining.

Start your cryptocurrency mining journey today. Visit the official website https://bitconemine.com and claim your $10 sign-up bonus instantly.

About BitconeMine

Founded in 2017, BitconeMine is a London-based leader in cloud mining that utilizing AI and green energy to sustainably mine cryptocurrencies. With dozens of large mining farms in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Norway, South Africa, and other countries, we are trusted by 3 million users worldwide across 197 countries and regions. For more information, visit https://bitconemine.com.

iDen2, a leading provider of decentralized identity solutions, proudly announces the acquisition of Bindle Systems, a pioneering force in the decentralized identity space known for its innovative and scalable identity system. This strategic move significantly boosts iDen2’s capabilities, proving the commercial viability of cutting-edge technologies like verifiable credentials and self-sovereign identity.

Founded in June 2020 by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs, Bindle Systems quickly rose to prominence. Within just 18 months, it became the largest private deployment of verifiable credentials and self-sovereign identity in the United States. Their flagship application, the Covid-19 Health Pass, played a critical role in reopening the economy, attracting prestigious clients such as The Chicago Symphony, Dartmouth College, and The Kennedy Center.

Creating a Strategic Advantage 

The acquisition of Bindle Systems accelerates iDen2’s product and technology roadmap, diversifies its go-to-market opportunities, and grants access to a vast network of over 300 issuers, 400 verifiers, and 300,000 users.

A Commitment to Excellence 

"iDen2’s founding team has always been passionate about decentralized identity solutions that empower users to securely and conveniently manage their identity credentials. This acquisition reaffirms our commitment to innovation and excellence," said Philip Fahim, Co-Founder of iDen2. "We remain dedicated to leveraging a partner-first strategy to build a robust ecosystem, aligning with EIDAS regulations and interoperability standards. Our goal is to facilitate the exchange of identity credentials and data for both online and offline transactions across our trusted network, delivering unparalleled value to our customers and partners."

About iDen2 

iDen2 aims to establish decentralized identity solutions that are as trustworthy and ubiquitous as credit card payments. The company is committed to creating trust with un-hackable security, maximizing utility through an ecosystem economy, and driving adoption with flexible commercial business models. iDen2 is revolutionizing the way major telecoms, e-commerce platforms, and government agencies generate new revenue streams while completely transforming how people share their credentials. For more information, visit www.iden2.com.

BCH Miner, a leading cloud mining platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in the UK, today shared insights on how cloud mining can help investors earn passive income without the costs associated with traditional mining.

BCH Miner has deployed more than 60 large-scale mining data centers in many countries around the world, relying on renewable energy such as solar energy and wind energy to carry out its clean energy cloud mining business, which also greatly reduces the cost of mining. The company serves more than 5 million users from 180 countries and regions.

What Is Cloud Mining

Cloud mining has long been a favorite among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Unlike traditional mining, it does not require expensive hardware, technical expertise, or constant monitoring. Cloud mining simplifies the process and allows anyone, regardless of experience, to participate in the cryptocurrency revolution. Instead of investing in expensive mining equipment and managing a complex setup, users can rent mining algorithms from a remote data center and receive a share of the profits generated.

Why Choose BCH Miner

BCH Miner takes cloud mining simplicity to the highest level, making it perfect for newbies. The platform’s user-friendly interface ensures that even cryptocurrency newbies can navigate with ease. For miners, laziness is not a shortcoming; it is the path to success. As a pioneer in providing cloud mining services, BCH Miner has 60 mining farms around the world with more than 1,000,000 mining equipment, all powered by new renewable energy cycles, and has won the recognition and support of more than 5 million users with its stable income and security.

BCH Miner is differentiated by its potential for extraordinary daily passive income, which provides the opportunity to earn $3,000 or more a day, allowing users to realize their dream of getting rich online.

In the world of mining, trust and security are crucial. BCH Miner knows this and puts the safety of users first. BCH Miner is committed to transparency and legality to ensure that investors' investment is protected, enabling them to focus on profitability. All mines use clean energy, making cloud mining carbon-neutral. Renewable energy protects the environment from pollution, brings super value returns, and allows every investor to enjoy opportunities and benefits.

Advantages of BCH Miner

• Registration reward: After successful registration, investors can immediately receive a $10 reward and receive free mining contracts every day.
• Cutting-edge equipment: We use mining equipment provided by top mining machine manufacturers such as Bitmain, Shenma Mining Machine, and Canaan Creative to ensure stable operation and efficient production capacity of Bitcoin mining machines.
• Legitimacy and global audience: The platform was legally established in the UK in 2016 and has attracted more than 5 million users around the world.
• Intuitive Interface: The platform’s user-friendly interface ensures that even cryptocurrency novices can navigate it with ease.
• Supports a variety of popular cryptocurrencies: Users can settle multiple popular cryptocurrencies, including DOGE, BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, BCH, LTC , XRP , SOL , etc.
• Stable income: The contracts launched by the platform generate income every 24 hours and principal will be automatically returned after the contract expires.
• Professional team: The platform has an experienced IT team and 24/7 real-time customer service support to ensure that users can solve problems in a timely manner.

How to Join BCH Miner

Step 1: Register an account

The registration process for BCH Miner is simple. Users only need an email address to create an account. After registration, users can immediately start mining bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Step 2: Purchase a mining contract

BCH Miner offers a variety of mining contract options, each with a unique return on investment and a specific contract period.

• Basic Cloud Computing Power: Investment amount $100, cycle 2 days, total profit $108.
• Basic Cloud Computing Power: Investment amount $1,200, cycle 15 days, total profit $1,452
• Intelligent Cloud Computing Power: Investment amount $2,500, cycle 20 days, total profit $3,240
• Classic Cloud Computing Power: Investment amount $5,000, cycle 30 days, total profit $7,340
• Classic Cloud Computing Power: Investment amount $8,000, cycle 45 days, total profit $14,192
• Advanced Cloud Computing Power: Investment amount $25,000, cycle 50 days, total profit $46,375

Investors will start to receive earnings the next day after purchasing the contract. When earnings reach $100, investors can choose to withdraw them to their crypto wallet or continue to purchase other contracts.

Affiliate Program

BCH Miner has also launched an affiliate program, enabling users to earn money by recommending the site to others. Users can start earning money even if they don’t invest. After inviting a certain number of active referrals, users can receive a one-time fixed bonus of up to $15,000.

For more information, please visit the official website: https://www.bchminer.com

To download our mobile application, visit: https://bchmimer.info/download

About BCH Miner

Founded in 2016 and based in Newport (Wales), BCH Miner is a leading cryptocurrency mining platform, mining equipment distributor, and complete mining solution provider. We have advanced cryptocurrency mining equipment, sites, maintenance facilities, and access to cheap clean electricity. For more information, visit https://www.bchminer.com or email us at info@bchminer.com.

For the 75th year, Our Authors Study Club (OASC) is partnering with the Mayor of Los Angeles to acknowledge African American Heritage Month. Public events begins with a recognition by the Los Angeles City Council on Friday, February 7 and concludes on Saturday, March 1, with the popular Black History bus tour of Los Angeles.

“Even in this moment of profound challenge, we are reminded of why the vision of Dr. Carter Woodson—the father of this annual salute to Black history—remains so vital to our community’s resilience,” said Dr. Lura Daniels-Ball, president of OASC. Expressing support, grief and condolences to all victims who lost family and possessions, she also acknowledged the deeply rooted African American community in Altadena, which was hard hit by the blazes.

This year’s national theme “African Americans and Labor” focuses on "the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds—free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, vocational and voluntary—intersect with the collective experiences of Black people,” according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), founded in 1915 in Washington, D.C., by Dr. Woodson. OASC is the Los Angeles branch of the organization. In keeping with this theme, the OASC honorary chair is Yvonne Wheeler, president of the LA County Federation of Labor.

For more information on these free city-wide activities and to RSVP, visit oascla.org/events. The 2025 African American Heritage Month Calendar and Cultural Guide, produced by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, includes many free events for all ages, beginning Friday, February 7. Visit www.oascla.org to download a copy.

This year’s OASC Black History Month events include:

Friday, February 7:

• 9:30 a.m. – Ribbon Cutting: Opening of Bridge Gallery Photo Exhibit, “The Story of Us” by Leroy Hamilton, at the Henry P. Rio Bridge Gallery, Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
  
  
• 10:00 a.m. – Recognition of 2025 OASC Honorees: Living Legends George Weaver, Brotherhood Crusade: An environmental protection specialist committed to youth development and community transformation; and Richard Brooks, actor, and transformative force in entertainment, whose pioneering achievement during his four-decade career on stage, on television and in films has made a lasting impact on positive and diverse representation;  Hall of Fame Cecily Myart-Cruz, President United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), and Lynell George, a journalist who crafts revealing stories about L.A., an essayist, a Grammy Award winner for best album notes, and author of “A Handful of Earth, a Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. Butler.at the John E. Ferraro Council Chambers, 3rd floor, Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
  
  
• Noon or immediately following Los Angeles City Council meeting – Celebrating OASC Champions: Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith, founding dean of Charles Drew University College of Medicine who also developed the widely accepted policy of youth violence as a public health challenge; Dr. Richard Allen Williams, founder of the Association of Black Cardiologists; professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and advocate to improve health care for African Americans; Mike Davis, L.A. Public Works commissioner emeritus and former state legislator; Jessie Sherrod, pediatrician who developed an infection control model that improved the health of patients; Darnell Hunt, a UCLA professor, executive vice chancellor-provost, recent interim chancellor and a pioneering scholar on media diversity, and OASC member Mary Louise Reeves, centenarian and education pioneer, at West Forecourt (outside), Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
  
  
• 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – A Conversation with Actor Courtney B. Vance: Author of “The Invisible Ache, Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power,” moderated by actor William Allen Young, at Los Angeles Public Central Library - Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Tuesday, February 11:

• 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Roundtable Discussion on African Americans and Labor: Hosted by Dr. Daniel Tabor, president, Move/LA/2025; moderator Marc Brown, co-anchor, ABC7 and panelists Sydney Berrard, Local 105 Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART); Lori Condinus, president of National Action Network, L.A. chapter; Gerald Durant, Stentorians, the LA Black Firefighters organization; Georgia Flowers-Lee, UTLA NEA v.p.; Patsy Howard, SEIU, Local 66 (ret.); Dr. Maulana Karenga, Chair, Africana Studies, Cal State--Long Beach; Robert Turner, Int'l Brotherhood of Teamsters,(ret.); and Rev. Donald Wilson, founder, Black Hospitality Workers Union, at the Los Angeles Trade-Tech., Culinary Arts Building, 400 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90015.

Thursday, February 13:

• 6:30 p.m. – Citywide Worship Service: Featuring clergy from African Methodist Episcopal Church, Baptist Church, Christian Fellowship, Christ Liberation Ministries, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Church of God in Christ and other interfaith ministries at McCarty Memorial Christian Church, 4101 West Adams Blvd., L.A., CA 90018.

Thursday, February 20:

• 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Standing Together: The Power of Community and Labor Commemorating the L.A. Security Officers Movement: A discussion about the coalition of civil rights leaders, labor organizers, and security officers who transformed the landscape of workers' rights in Los Angeles. In addition to bringing dignity and justice to over 4,000 security officers it revitalized the partnership between organized labor and the Black community. The panelists are: State Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, Rev. William Monroe Campbell, Anton Farmby, VP SEIU; Rev. K.W. Tulloss, Rev. William D. Smart, and Dr. Maulana Karenga, Chair, Africana Studies Cal State-Long Beach at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, 90012.

Sunday, February 23:

• 1:30 p.m. – In partnership with Second Baptist Church, screening and discussion, “Streets Paved in Gold” from the "Great Migrations: A People on the Move":  A series hosted by Second Baptist Church L.A., featuring historians and cultural experts Lorn Foster, Alison Rose Jefferson and Charmaine Jefferson. The event will focus on the second wave of Black American migration that occurred in Southern California between the 1940s and 1970s. 2412 Griffith Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90011. For more info, visit secondbaptistchurchla.org.

Tuesday, February 25:

• 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – 100th Anniversary of the Pullman Porters Union – The Rise of the Black Middle Class and Fuel for Civil Rights: Film screening and discussion hosted by the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90067.

Saturday, March 1:

• 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – 2025 Annual Black History Bus Tour: Includes the Biddy Mason Wall, Sugar Hill, the Island, Central Avenue, Leimert Park and other locations throughout the city, starting from and returning to Consolidated Board of Realtists, 3875 Don Felipe Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90008.

For more information and to RSVP, visit: https://oascla.org/.

About Our Authors Study Club

Located in Los Angeles, Our Authors Study Club is a community of dedicated individuals who are passionate about Black history: past, present, and future. Our mission is to promote awareness, connection, and investment in the African American and African diaspora experience by providing opportunities for everyone to engage with our history through culture, scholarship, technology, and research. We foster meaningful conversations around the African and African American experience that inspire new books, films, artistic expressions, music, podcasts, blogs, and social interactions across diverse communities.

OASC is committed to preserving our heritage and legacy, which has often been underrepresented in mainstream history, literature, and media. We strive to ensure that libraries, museums, schools, and media that participate in institutionalized bias do not ignore Black lives. We believe that Black history is not just a part of American history, but it is American history. We take pride in recognizing, amplifying, and honoring the contributions of Black Americans.

For more information, visit https://oascla.org. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OurAuthorsStudyClub.

Strategikon, a leading provider of advanced clinical business solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Sira Sight.AI, a pioneer in AI-driven site cost intelligence. This collaboration aims to integrate global investigator grant data with Strategikon’s Clinical Maestro® PORTOFOLIO, creating a comprehensive and cutting-edge platform for clinical trial cost benchmarking. Strategikon and Sira Sight plan to deliver these integrated capabilities in the second half of 2025.

Site costs, which typically represent 20% to 60% of total trial costs, are a critical component of clinical development. Ensuring Fair Market Value (FMV) in site budgets is essential to comply with global regulations and maintain ethical standards. However, the industry faces challenges with outdated and geographically limited data sources for FMV, resulting in elongated negotiations, delayed study start-up and increased trial costs.

“Integrating reliable site cost benchmark data with Clinical Maestro PORTOFOLIO, our advanced service cost prediction engine, represents a major step forward in bringing transparency to the total cost of executing a clinical trial,” said Anca Copaescu, CEO of Strategikon. “The partnership with Sira Sight leverages AI and sophisticated predictive models to deliver an integrated solution, further solidifying Clinical Maestro’s position as the market leader in global clinical cost benchmarking.”

Eric Gildenhuys, CEO of Sira Sight, added, “Sira Sight brings the power of Artificial Intelligence to the acquisition, transformation, and harmonization of site budget data at global scale. By collaborating with investigator sites, CROs, and biopharmaceutical companies, we are delivering the next generation site cost negotiation marketplace and reliable FMV data, addressing one of the industry’s major bottlenecks—site contract negotiation. The collaboration with Strategikon brings two major data sources, site and service cost under a unified umbrella.”

Mark Weinstein, Chairman of the Strategikon Board of Directors, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “Strategikon’s solutions are transforming and modernizing clinical business operations. Expanding our PORTOFOLIO offering with investigator cost intelligence is a strategic investment that will drive significant value for our clients.”

About Strategikon

Strategikon’s mission is to lower the cost and expedite the time-to-market of new medical treatments through purpose-built, cloud-based solutions that enhance clinical trial planning, outsourcing, and vendor compliance. Its flagship solutions, Clinical Maestro® and VISION, replace manual processes and outdated procurement tools with modern, end-to-end outsourcing management platforms, while reducing regulatory risk associated with vendor oversight. For more information, visit www.strategikon.com.

About Sira Sight.AI

Sira Sight.AI is the pharmaceutical industry’s first AI-driven site budget negotiation marketplace. By working with clinical research sites, CROs, and pharmaceutical companies, Sira Sight aims to deliver site cost intelligence at global scale to provide reliable Fair Market Value (FMV) and a comprehensive Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) negotiation toolset.

For more information and to inquire about data partnership opportunities, visit www.sirasight.ai or contact Eric Gildenhuys at eguildenhuys@sirasight.ai.

Harmony SGGZ, a leading mental health centre primarily based in the Netherlands, proudly announces six months of successful operations specialising in addiction care. With services rooted in restoring hope, Harmony SGGZ addresses addiction and its underlying causes and effects, making it one of the best addiction clinics in South Africa, the Netherlands, and across Europe.

The mental health centre is the brainchild of a team of professionals with over 13 years of experience. Harmony SGGZ was founded to address the growing need for comprehensive addiction care by providing holistic and tailored treatments to patients. Its care services combine international best practices with innovative approaches to ensure long-term recovery.

Harmony SGGZ's treatments are based on compassion and dignity, which aligns with its mission. The centre's treatment programmes, from the initial assessment to aftercare services, empower patients to overcome addiction and reclaim their lives.

As a mental health centre focusing on addiction, Harmony SGGZ looks at each case differently to ensure patients get the best care. This approach allows the detox clinic in Cape Town, South Africa to provide personalised treatment programmes while ensuring support. The patient-centred approach to addiction care services enables Harmony SGGZ to reduce the stigma associated with the condition, ensuring an improved quality of life for patients after recovery.

The facility offers numerous care services for various addiction types, like alcohol abuse, nicotine addiction, drug addiction, and gambling addiction. Each treatment programme meticulously addresses the patient’s condition and needs, ensuring long-term recovery.

Before a patient can undergo treatment, they must take an assessment to determine the nature and severity of their symptoms. The intake assessments form the basis for their treatment plans, ensuring a personalised approach to their recovery.

After the assessment, medical professionals from the Dutch clinic and the rehabilitation centres will devise a treatment programme based on the results. The programmes include a combination of activities, such as therapies, medications, and, in some cases, inpatient rehabilitation.

If a patient experiences withdrawal symptoms during treatment, the mental health centre will perform a medically supervised detox, allowing for the safe management of the condition. This patient-centred approach made the rehab Cape Town clinics a model for providing programmes emphasising safety and compassion.

Additionally, Harmony SGGZ incorporates innovative methods, like mindfulness, yoga, and art therapy, to support patients’ emotional well-being. This cutting-edge approach to addiction treatment demonstrates the centre’s commitment to global practices. Advanced data analytics and family integration programmes further set the clinic apart, proving that addiction care services can be holistic, respectful, and with dignity.

Harmony SGGZ's focus on individualised treatment ensures patients can get tailored care according to their unique circumstances. Its flexible and accessible options make the centre one of the best rehab centres in Cape Town. By offering insights into practical and scalable approaches to addiction treatment, Harmony SGGZ inspires the medical industry and transforms the care services of tomorrow.

As addiction becomes more prevalent today, clinics like Harmony SGGZ play a significant role in improving mental health outcomes and reducing the stigma that surrounds the condition. The centre's holistic and innovative care reflects the dedication of professionals in detox clinics in Cape Town and other cities, ensuring transformative care reaches patients worldwide.

By offering programs prioritising affordable care, Harmony SGGZ opens up the conversation regarding the cost of rehabilitation centres in Johannesburg. The centre ensures patients find addiction care services accessible, enabling them and their families to get the help they need anytime, especially in a period when economic conditions inflate prices including detox clinic in South Africa costs.

Harmony SGGZ takes a patient-centred approach to addiction treatment and detoxing in South Africa and other areas like Europe and the Netherlands. Its breakthrough approach of combining traditional methods with innovative and emotionally resonating approaches helps patients regain control of the lives they once had, ensuring that they recover from the condition in the long term. As more people become addicted to something, be it gambling, drugs, alcohol, or even porn, Harmony dedicates itself to its purpose—becoming a provider of compassionate and individualised care for people while remaining a detox clinic in South Africa with affordable pricing.

For more details on Harmony SGGZ’s services across the Netherlands, Europe, and South Africa, visit their website https://harmony-sggz.nl/afkickkliniek-zuid-afrika/.

About Harmony SGGZ

Founded in 2024, Harmony SGGZ BV is a mental health centre with clinics in the Netherlands, Europe, and South Africa. The centre is committed to restoring the lives and vigour of people with addiction through compassionate and holistic care. The clinic significantly impacts mental health across global regions with its evidence-based therapies and individualised treatments. To learn more, visit https://harmony-sggz.nl.

Deniz Ventures, the venture capital fund of DenizBank, established under the Emirates NBD Innovation Fund; the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Emirates NBD Group—and Rasmal Ventures, a leading Doha-based venture capital firm, have jointly invested in TeamSec, the world’s first AI-powered securitization platform, transforming the structured finance industry through its innovative Securitization-as-a-Service platform. With a total investment raise of $7.6 million, TeamSec aims to accelerate its growth operations, focusing on rapid expansion in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. TeamSec also aims to diversify its product and service portfolio and enhance current service offerings.

Focused on accelerating the financial sector's digital transformation, TeamSec is driving the creation of a more efficient and transparent financial ecosystem by digitizing securitization processes. TeamSec seeks to create critical value for investors and financial institutions through AI and data analytics-based solutions.

Commenting on the investment, Ahmed Al Qassim, Group Head of Wholesale Banking at Emirates NBD, said: "We recognize the immense potential securitization holds in supporting regional growth. Our recent strategic investment in TeamSec, a fintech innovator specializing in Securitization-as-a-Service, underscores our commitment to shaping this market and enabling its growth. We are the first investor in TeamSec, supporting the founder and team in their growth journey at an early stage."

NEOHUB CEO Gürhan Çam highlighted that TeamSec’s technological infrastructure will lay the groundwork for stronger collaborations among financial institutions in the future and contribute significantly to the economic ecosystem. He stated: "Digital transformation in the fintech sector is no longer a luxury but a necessity. As DenizBank and NEOHUB, we aim to address the technological gaps in the field of securitization by collaborating with startups through our investment in TeamSec. We recognize that TeamSec’s innovations in securitization have the potential to set new industry standards."

Emphasizing the collaborative approach, Rasmal Ventures’ Co-Managing Partner, Alexander Wiedmer, noted: "TeamSec’s bold vision to revolutionize the securitization industry across the Middle East and beyond resonates strongly with us. Their mission-driven, execution-focused team exemplifies the ambition and innovation we are excited to support. Our investment, alongside Deniz Ventures, reflects our commitment to advancing fintech solutions that redefine traditional financial processes. By backing teams like TeamSec, with deep expertise in their field, we aim to accelerate digital transformation and fortify the regional financial ecosystem."

Emphasizing the role Emirates NBD’s Corporate Venture Capital arm played in driving this investment, Neeraj Makin, Group Head of Strategy, Analytics, and Venture Capital at Emirates NBD, said: “Emirates NBD’s Innovation Fund drives strategic investments in cutting-edge fintech startups like TeamSec, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions that align with our vision of being the most innovative bank for our customers. As the industry evolves, the fund ensures we stay ahead of disruptive trends while enhancing the digital experience for our clients.” 

Esad Erkam Köroğlu, founder and CEO of TeamSec, highlighted that this strategic investment from Deniz Ventures combined with the VC mindset and experience of the Rasmal Ventures’ team, is a key enabler in achieving the company’s vision: "The investment we received from ENBD and Rasmal Ventures demonstrates the trust placed in TeamSec’s vision and technological prowess by these renowned institutions. At the same time, this investment round supports our mission to revolutionize the securitization market, positioning TeamSec as a leader in the fintech sector and the securitization market, particularly in the MENA region. With this investment, we endeavor to strengthen our position as a global game-changer in securitization."

Emirates NBD and Deniz Ventures remain committed to investing in fintech and technology-driven startups, driving innovation and digital transformation in the financial sector. Building on prior investments such as Erguvan in 2023 and NewBridge Fintech Solutions, their support for high-growth startups like TeamSec highlights their dedication to shaping a sustainable, tech-enabled future in finance. 

About Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD (DFM: Emirates NBD) is a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 9 million active customers. As of 30th September 2024, total assets were AED 956 billion (equivalent to approx. $260 billion). The Group has operations in the UAE, Egypt, India, Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Russia and Bahrain and representative offices in China and Indonesia with a total of 859 branches and 4,512 ATMs / SDMs. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a brand value of $3.89 billion.

Emirates NBD Group serves its customers (individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions) and helps them realise their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations. The Group is a key participant in the global digital banking industry with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of its branches. The Group also operates Liv, the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, with close to half a million users, it continues to be the fastest-growing bank in the region.

Emirates NBD contributes to the construction of a sustainable future as an active participant and supporter of the UAE’s main development and sustainability initiatives, including financial wellness and the inclusion of people of determination. Emirates NBD is committed to supporting the UAE’s Year of Sustainability as Principal Banking Partner of COP28 and an early supporter to the Dubai Can sustainability initiative, a city-wide initiative aimed to reduce use of single-use plastic bottled water.

Visit https://www.emiratesnbd.com for more information.

About Rasmal Ventures

Rasmal Ventures is Qatar’s first independent venture capital firm, with a strong presence and network across the MENA innovation ecosystem. Headquartered in Doha with an office in Saudi Arabia, Rasmal Ventures focuses on technology startups at the pre-Series A, Series A, and Series B stages across the MENA region and beyond. The firm has a highly selective investment strategy, homing in on proprietary opportunities that drive innovation and growth in the market. Led by an experienced founding team with a strong track record of successful exits in Europe and the Middle East, Rasmal Ventures combines regional expertise with a global perspective. To learn more, visit https://www.rasmalventures.com.

About Deniz Ventures

Deniz Ventures, the venture capital arm of DenizBank, operates under the umbrella of the Emirates NBD Innovation Fund and is managed by NEOHUB, DenizBank’s innovation, entrepreneurship and digital arm.

Since its establishment, Deniz Ventures has successfully demonstrated its investment acumen, starting with its inaugural investment in Midas, which culminated in a remarkable exit of $6 million. In 2023, Deniz Ventures further expanded its portfolio by investing $733,000 in Erguvan, a promising sustain tech startup, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and forward-looking industries. As a key player in the innovation ecosystem, Deniz Ventures continues to support transformative startups that shape the future.

For more information, visit https://www.denizventures.com.

About TeamSec

TeamSec is the world’s first AI-powered securitization platform, offering end-to-end securitization services to both financial and non-financial institutions, providing capital optimization and working capital solutions. Its services include credit securitization for financial institutions, invoice receivable securitization for corporates, and trade finance for international trade companies. To learn more, visit https://teamsecfin.com.

A distinguished panel of researchers and clinicians will gather for a Continuing Medical Education (CME) symposium on Friday, January 31, 2025, to explore one of the most talked-about and often misunderstood topics in healthcare today—kratom.

The symposium, hosted by the Tulane University Center for Continuing Education, will take place in New Orleans and will also be available virtually. It will feature leading experts in pharmacology, toxicology, addiction medicine, and psychiatry, examining the latest scientific research and clinical experiences surrounding kratom use.

Event Details

Date: Friday, January 31, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST

In-person location: Tulane Tidewater Building, 1440 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Virtual location: Tulane University Center for Continuing Education

ME credit: Up to 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Complimentary registration: Click here to register.

Expert-Led Discussions on Kratom’s Impact

With kratom use becoming more widespread in the U.S., healthcare professionals face increasing questions about its safety, potential benefits, and risks. This symposium provides a rare opportunity for clinicians and researchers to hear directly from nationally recognized experts studying kratom’s pharmacology, clinical implications, and potential benefits and risks.

Featured Speakers

• Dr. Christopher McCurdy, Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Frank A. Duckworth Eminent Scholar Chair, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, and Director of the UF CTSI Translational Drug Development Core at the University of Florida. Dr. McCurdy’s pioneering research explores kratom’s pharmacology, its potential therapeutic uses, and the critical role of dosing in research and policy.
• Dr. Oliver Grundmann, Assistant Dean and Clinical Professor at the University of Florida. Dr. Grundmann is a leading expert on kratom consumer trends, providing insight into who is using kratom, why, and the clinical implications of these patterns.
• Dr. John Thompson, Chairman and Professor of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Thompson and faculty members from Tulane’s psychiatry department will present real-world case studies from their work in emergency medicine, addiction treatment, pain management, and psychiatric care.

Learner Objectives

After participating in this symposium, attendees should be better able to:

• Identify historical and indigenous uses of kratom for pain, sleep, and opioid replacement disorders.
• Describe current kratom usage trends in the U.S., including administration routes, servings, and consumer access.
• Discuss problematic kratom use, including common emergency room, addiction clinic, and pain practice presentations.
• Suggest legislative solutions to enhance safety.

Accreditation and CME Details

Tulane University Health Sciences Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Tulane University Health Sciences Center designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is presented for educational purposes only and does not endorse any product, content, or exhibit. Participants are expected to apply their own expertise and clinical judgment while engaging in medical practice.

Who Should Attend?

Designed for physicians, psychiatrists, healthcare professionals, addiction specialists, toxicologists, pain management specialists, pharmacists, researchers, and policymakers, this symposium will provide evidence-based discussions on kratom’s risks, potential benefits, and risks.

Space is limited—register today to secure your spot.

About the Global Kratom Coalition 

The Global Kratom Coalition is an alliance of kratom consumers, experts, and industry leaders dedicated to protecting access to kratom while advancing scientific research, driving consumer education, and developing robust regulations to protect consumers.

CHEQ, the global cybersecurity platform purpose-built to secure the go-to-market attack surface, today announced the acquisition of Deduce, the only patented technology platform designed to prevent AI-generated identity fraud, for an undisclosed sum. Together, the combined offering will enable and protect the digital journey, keeping it secure, compliant, and friction-free for human, agent-enabled, and machine customers - the foundation for enterprise go-to-market effectiveness in today's increasingly AI-fueled economy.

The first fully compliant and secure identity graph that pairs real-time identity and longitudinal data with real-time traffic insights and decisioning, Deduce’s proprietary technology will integrate with CHEQ’s innovative go-to-market security platform, which today protects the business-critical digital interactions of the world’s most admired brands including Angi, Zscaler, S&P Global, and The George Washington University. This is the company’s third acquisition and is part of an aggressive M&A strategy designed to strengthen the end-to-end capabilities of the CHEQ platform by identifying the root source of malicious and fraudulent digital activity and preventing it from infiltrating clients’ first- and third-party technology ecosystems.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Deduce to the CHEQ family,” said Guy Tytunovich, co-founder and CEO of CHEQ. “By merging Deduce’s cutting-edge identity fraud prevention with CHEQ’s context-specific go-to-market security platform, we are the only cybersecurity solution equipped to protect the entire customer journey now and through every digital evolution to come. In the age of AI, where agents and machines emerge as key constituents in the customer journey, CHEQ remains fully dedicated to our mission of protecting businesses from emerging threats and sophisticated fraud while never jeopardizing revenue opportunities, disrupting the customer experience, or compromising security."

Deduce's Identity Graph, the largest independent identity graph for cyber risk and fraud, continuously captures data from over 185 million weekly active users engaged in 1.5 billion daily events. Its patented technology provides context for fraud detection. By enabling real-time, multi-contextual forensics to safeguard sensitive accounts, the technology prevents “SuperSynthetic” identities—AI-generated personas with convincing documents, biometrics, and credit histories—from opening new accounts and flags those already embedded among existing customers to prevent account takeover attempts and protect user credentials from unauthorized access. The platform achieves 99.5% accuracy in identity assessments, empowering organizations to protect user credentials and streamline the customer experience.

CHEQ is a unified platform engineered to monitor, remediate and protect against all potential attack vectors that threaten customers’ go-to-market operations. This includes human, agent, and machine-driven risks that can jeopardize business continuity, brand reputation, customer data security, privacy compliance, and resource allocation, all of which are only proliferating in a world that is increasingly AI-driven.

“The rapid adoption of AI technology has introduced complex challenges, including the rise of fake identities capable of subverting traditional fraud solutions,” said Ari Jacoby, co-founder and CEO of Deduce. “By integrating trust scores with context-specific detection and defense, we are addressing the critical question: ‘Is this a real person, and are they who they claim to be?’ Together with CHEQ, we’re paving the way for a more secure and friction-free customer experience for the most recognized brands and regulated businesses in the world.”

“With the proliferation of AI, requirements for businesses managing identities and their access to sensitive and regulated information will grow,” said Robert Panasiuk, co-founder and CTO of Deduce. “With a team as dynamic and sophisticated as CHEQ’s, the agility and strength of Deduce’s identity solution will continue to set the standard in identity fraud prevention.”

About CHEQ

CHEQ is the global leader in Go-to-Market Security. More than 15,000 companies, ranging from emerging brands to the Fortune 50, trust CHEQ to protect business-critical digital interactions from human, agent, and machine-driven threats. Powered by its unrivaled, context-specific detection engine, CHEQ offers the most comprehensive set of solutions for securing go-to-market operations from threats to business continuity, brand reputation, privacy compliance, and marketing effectiveness. It’s why CISOs trust CHEQ, marketers love CHEQ, and more businesses choose CHEQ. Founded in 2016, CHEQ is a global organization with offices in New York, London, Tokyo and Tel Aviv. For more information, visit www.cheq.ai.

About Deduce

Deduce detects SuperSynthetic™ customers–AI-generated identities so realistic they fool legacy fraud solutions. Deduce unmasks SuperSynthetic identities using patented technology and the largest purpose-built, activity-backed identity graph. Deduce sees over 185M unique identities more than three times every week across a broad range of authenticated online activities. Generating 1.5B+ authenticated online events per day from over 150,000 websites and apps, the Deduce Identity Graph data drives real-time multicontextual digital forensics to protect new account opening workflows and expose “sleeper” SuperSynthetics already in customer databases. In 2022 Deduce was named one of Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies. To learn more about the SuperSynthetic threat and Deduce’s solution, visit www.cheq.ai/deduce.

Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit 2025 brought together 15,000 creators, influencers, and industry leaders from the US, UK, Australia, Mexico, India, Vietnam, and many more countries to figure out what’s next in the creator economy. Over three days, 350 sessions, panels and workshops tackled major topics such as AI and technologies for creators, monetization, global reach, social responsibility, partnerships, and creating impactful, quality content. Here are the sharpest insights that the Summit’s partner, AIR Media-Tech, shared with us.

Numbers That Matter

The creative economy now contributes 6.1% of global GDP—over $500 billion annually—and includes 200 million creators worldwide. By 2025, YouTube alone is projected to generate over $20 billion in revenue from advertising and subscriptions in the United States, according to Statista. Video platforms are outpacing TV viewing and brands shift nearly half their marketing budgets to influencer campaigns. It’s clear that content creators aren’t just entertainers—they’re major players in the economy.

Content for Good and 1 Billion Pitches Competition

The 1 Billion Pitches competition stole the spotlight at the Summit. With AED 50 million ($13.6 million) on the line, creators pitched their most ambitious ideas. Out of 500 applications from 40 countries, 10 finalists made it to the last round, pitching bold ideas in education, tech, women’s empowerment, health, and more.

The One Billion Award was another key highlight of the summit, attracting over 16,000 entries from content creators across 190 countries. It celebrated the best of “Content for Good,” recognizing creators using their platforms to make a difference. Simon Squibb, the British creator behind ‘HelpBnk,’ won the award and a $1 million prize.

AI for Creators: Hype vs. Reality

AI was one more hot topic. From digital avatars to automated content creation, everyone seems to be diving into AI. YouTube is already rolling out features like AI-powered dubbing to help creators expand into new markets without needing a translator for every piece of content. But the tech is still raw. 

The advice? Use AI where it makes sense—automating repetitive tasks like AI metadata translation—but don’t expect it to replace human creativity anytime soon.

Smarter Payment Solutions

Delayed payments are a major pain point for creators, and it was a recurring theme across the sessions. The way things work now—where creators wait months to access their earnings—is just not cutting it. Startups are stepping in with solutions like creator financing, financial management tools, and advance monetization of revenue.

One such solution is MilX, a tool that allows creators to access earnings faster and plan their cash flow more effectively. The message was clear: creators need to start treating their work like a business. Having the right financial tools in place isn’t just helpful—it’s critical for scaling.

Going Global through Smart Translation Strategies

Global reach isn’t optional anymore. As Vira Slyvinska from AIR Media-Tech pointed out during her session, the best results come from choosing a strategy that fits your content. Some creators focus on separate localized channels, while others use multi-language audio tracks. After working with hundreds of creators, the key insight is clear: combining both approaches works best. By creating localized channels and sharing audio tracks between them, the recommendation system for multi-audio content delivers optimal results. On average, AIR partners using this "audio-track exchange" strategy have achieved a 45% growth in views across their channels.

AI dubbing is helpful and works well for many, but it’s not the whole answer. Human oversight and voice actors are still critical to nail the emotional nuance and authenticity audiences expect. The balance? Use AI for speed, but don’t skip the human oversight that remains critical.

Hiring and Verified Work

The creator economy is also getting serious about hiring. New platforms are popping up to connect creators with freelancers, some even guaranteeing the candidates are verified. As creators scale, outsourcing tasks like editing, design, and production becomes essential. The trend is clear: building a reliable team will be a competitive advantage.

Why It Matters

The summit wasn’t just about feel-good ideas. It was a hard look at the practical changes creators need to make to keep growing. Adapt, experiment, and get serious about the numbers. Looking to turn these insights into action? Explore AIR Media-Tech—an ultimate ecosystem with over 30 tools and services designed to help creators reach their next goal faster.

About AIR Media-Tech

AIR Media-Tech is a global company delivering breakthrough tech to skyrocket digital-first creators and brands on YouTube and beyond. The company was founded in 2010 by Ukrainian co-founders Sergii Bielousov and Stepan Mikhaylov. As a YouTube Certified Service Provider since 2011, AIR offers over 30 services to improve key channel metrics, grow audience, increase revenue, and manage earnings effectively with a suite of advanced fin-tech solutions. AIR is home to over 3 000 creators from 70 different countries, including the world's largest YouTubers. For more information, visit air.io.

The demand for reliable men’s apparel manufacturers and women's apparel manufacturers has increased. A recent BCG study discovered that 90% of North American companies have gradually moved their production and sourcing operations over the last five years. Geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions were the prime reasons behind the trend.

The trend also indicates that companies are searching for alternative men’s apparel manufacturers and women's apparel manufacturers in other countries where they can reliably source finished apparel. Analysts expect this trend to continue till 2029, making digital India sourcing partners increasingly vital.

India's manufacturing sector stands out from competing countries like China, Bangladesh, and Vietnam through its strategic advantages: cost-competitive workforce, rich raw material resources, and a deep pool of skilled talent. These advantages benefit the country’s men’s apparel manufacturers and women's apparel manufacturers, positioning India as a preferred India sourcing partner.

‘Make In India’ and Production Linked Incentives (PLI) schemes enhance the country’s manufacturing capabilities, combining traditional expertise with modern skills. This combination of natural advantages and policy support made India a leading choice for global sourcing.

Robust Demand & Revenue Growth

Export figures for FY2023–24 highlight India’s growing influence in the global textile trade, with a 5.6% increase pushing revenues to $40.38 billion, primarily driven by US market demand. This growth reflects the capabilities of Indian men’s apparel manufacturers and women's apparel manufacturers. The sector’s liberation from quota constraints, coupled with favorable trade agreements, has created new pathways for market expansion.

Future Expansions & Employment Generation  

Driven by sustainable practices and innovative approaches, India’s apparel sector continues to expand its global footprint. The industry serves as a vital economic engine, generating employment for 45 million direct workers and 100 million in allied sectors. Strategic developments, including specialized industrial avenues and export hubs, reinforce India’s growing influence in international markets.

Organic Cotton and Yarn Exports  

Leading cotton production and spearheading organic cotton supply, India drives sustainable fashion initiatives globally. Its yarn exports flourish in key markets, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the UAE, while established silk and wool segments round out a diverse and competitive apparel and home textile offering.

Forecasted Trends and Opportunities 

India’s apparel sector responds to changing global dynamics by emphasizing eco-friendly production and sustainable practices. The country’s men’s apparel manufacturers and women's apparel manufacturers are adopting digital manufacturing and circular economy initiatives backed by government green incentives. As an India sourcing partner, rivexa facilitates access to these sustainability-focused manufacturers.

Industry Video 

An industry analysis video presents these apparel and home textile manufacturing trends. It highlights opportunities for global buyers to connect with verified Indian men’s apparel manufacturers and women's apparel manufacturers through established India sourcing partner platforms. To see the video, visit: Industry Video

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rivexa, a B2B marketplace by mjunction Services Limited—a joint venture between Tata Steel and the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)—connects international buyers with Indian manufacturers of Fashion & Home Textiles, building on mjunction’s 24-year history in digital trade. For more information, visit https://www.rivexa.com.

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