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Meijer Expands Great Lakes Stewardship Commitment with Donation to the Council of the Great Lakes Region Foundation

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Despite having a limited number of drones, CGLR partners deployed the technology last year to collect an estimated 18,000 pieces of debris.

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  • Despite having a limited number of drones, CGLR partners deployed the technology last year to collect an estimated 18,000 pieces of debris.
  • "At Meijer, we continue to make significant progress in protecting our beautiful Great Lakes so they can be enjoyed for generations to come," said Erik Petrovskis, Director of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability at Meijer.
  • "We are honored to partner with Meijer and the CGLR on this exciting, new project to restore and protect our Great Lakes.
  • To learn more about how Meijer has recently supported its communities and to see the devices in action , visit meijercommunity.com .

TextFree by Pinger, the Original Free Texting App, Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

That was the same year Pinger launched TextFree, the first app to give users unlimited free texting.

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  • That was the same year Pinger launched TextFree, the first app to give users unlimited free texting.
  • Over the ensuing 15 years, TextFree by Pinger was downloaded more than 130 million times and today remains the free texting and voice app of choice by millions of users.
  • “We created the first, free texting app, TextFree, for people who needed a phone number on their mobile devices.
  • The 15th anniversary of the original free texting app, TextFree, is something truly to celebrate.”
    TextFree was a top app in the early days of the Apple App Store—across all available apps—and became a favorite with parents of texting teens and younger people trying to lower their monthly expenses while staying connected.

Meijer Expands Commitment to the Great Lakes with $1.5+ Million in Donations to the Council of the Great Lakes Region Since 2022

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Monday, April 17, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer strengthened its commitment to Great Lakes stewardship today by expanding its partnership with the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) to clean up Midwest beaches and waterways.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer strengthened its commitment to Great Lakes stewardship today by expanding its partnership with the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) to clean up Midwest beaches and waterways.
  • Their efforts resulted in the collection of 6,130 items, including thousands of plastic fragments, cigarette butts, foam pieces and plastic fibers.
  • "These lakes represent a fifth of the world's surface freshwater, and our partnership with CGLR has already contributed to their conservation," Petrovskis said.
  • To learn more about the Meijer sustainability strategy or how this donation fits into the company's broader efforts to support its communities, visit https://meijercommunity.com/sustainability .

Endonovo Announces Partnership with Santana Lead Singer Andy Vargas

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Over the past two decades, Vargas has served as lead singer for the rock band Santana.

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  • Over the past two decades, Vargas has served as lead singer for the rock band Santana.
  • Malaspalabras Records (MPR), a record label and cultural movement, was co-founded by legendary comedian and performer George Lopez and Vargas.
  • In 2015, Vargas founded The Andy Vargas Foundation (AVF), a non-profit organization that inspires, educates, and mentors underserved youth who aspire to have a career in the music industry.
  • Endonovo, through its partnership with Vargas, can support the AVF mission and values through philanthropic initiatives and donations to foundation members facing invasive surgeries.

NFT Oasis Teams Up with Vatom to Enable the Next Generation of the Metaverse

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, NFT Oasis announced that they have selected Vatom as their strategic partner in building the future of their Metaverse-as-a-Service ("MAAS") ecosystem. This move marks a major milestone in the Web3 industry, combining the strengths of NFT Oasis, a leading publisher of immersive Metaverse experiences, and Vatom, which operates the world's first enterprise-ready Web3 SaaS platform.

Key Points: 
  • Vatom was chosen as the ideal technology enabler for NFT Oasis due to its wide range of features and benefits.
  • "The NFT Oasis team has been a pioneer and leader of the most emotionally engaging experiences in the Metaverse to date.
  • Business and life coach Tony Robbins expanded his signature event Business Mastery into the Metaverse with NFT Oasis and made a special appearance at the official NFT Oasis x NFT.LA closing night party.
  • Thousands of visual artists and filmmakers have joined the NFT Oasis ecosystem to share their work with the world in NFT Oasis art walks.

Hedera to host five days of events at Davos 2023 with POLITICO, will.i.am, Starling Labs, IBM, and more

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hedera, the most innovative, sustainable, enterprise-grade public network for the decentralized economy, has announced the agenda for Hedera Haus at Davos 2023, coinciding with this year's World Economic Forum (WEF). Hedera Haus — Hedera's unique exhibition space at the heart of the action — will set up shop at Promenade 71, Davos Platz to host drinks receptions, insightful panel discussions, keynotes, and afterparties with critical players from the worlds of DLT and enterprise technology.

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  • The line-up of events at Hedera Haus includes a mix of exclusive, invitation-only proceedings, as well as panels, receptions, and parties, open to all attendees at Davos during the WEF 2023.
  • Hedera Haus is a carbon neutral venue, with Hedera having purchased carbon offsets through DOVU on Hedera to cover flights, electricity, recyclable materials and buildout, shipping, and food & beverage at the event.
  • Highlights from the Hedera Haus agenda include:
    Will.i.am is the founding and lead member of the musical group Black Eyed Peas.
  • It outlines the panels, content, lunches, cocktail receptions, and other events that will be taking place at Hedera Haus this year.

will.i.am to Keynote at MX Money Experience Summit 2022

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

LEHI, Utah, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MX, a leader in Open Finance, today announced that global multi-platinum recording artist, founder of the Black Eyed Peas, and tech entrepreneur will.i.am will keynote Money Experience Summit (MXS) 2022 at the Snowbird Mountain Resort in Utah. MXS 2022 will bring together the financial industry's most respected and transformative leaders for three days of keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking events focused on the power of technology and data to improve lives and empower the world to be financially strong.

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  • I am to lead Sept. 20-22 lineup of keynotes along with breakout sessions and networking events focused on the power of technology and data to improve lives
    LEHI, Utah, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MX, a leader in Open Finance, today announced that global multi-platinum recording artist, founder of the Black Eyed Peas, and tech entrepreneur will.i.am will keynote Money Experience Summit (MXS) 2022 at the Snowbird Mountain Resort in Utah.
  • "Open Finance is redefining the financial industry and Money Experience Summit is where the brightest minds in the financial industry come together to discuss how we push beyond the status quo to deliver positive customer outcomes and new money experiences," said Shane Evans, Interim CEO and President, MX.
  • Money Experience Summit 2022 will be held in person from September 20-22 and include three days of inspiring keynote speakers, breakout sessions from industry experts and practitioners, and opportunities to network with financial and fintech leaders, innovators, and developers.
  • To register for Money Experience Summit visit https://www.mx.com/summit/ .

SKYE YAYOI DRYNAN RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE 'SKYE'S THE LIMIT' ALONGSIDE HER SURPRISE CAMEO IN THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF NETFLIX'S BLING EMPIRE

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skye Yayoi Drynan, Founder, CEO and Creative Director ofHouse of Skye, announces the release of her debut single"Skye's the Limit.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skye Yayoi Drynan, Founder, CEO and Creative Director ofHouse of Skye, announces the release of her debut single"Skye's the Limit.
  • TheBling Empireseries focuses on the lives of wealthy Asian-American socialites based in the Los Angeles area, described as real-lifeCrazy Rich Asians.
  • The debut single track titled;"Skye's the Limit"drops ahead of her first full-length Dance/Pop album which will arrive later this summer.
  • Brands created under the umbrella of House of Skye, are Dulce Bestia, Bareback, Snow Beast, and Camp Snow Beast.

Social NFT Marketplace Orderinbox Secures Seasoned Music Executive Paul Eastwood as Vice President, Sports and Entertainment

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

TORONTO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Orderinbox , the social NFT (non-fungible token) marketplace for the metaverse, announced that seasoned music executive Paul Eastwood is joining the company as Vice President, Sports, and Entertainment.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Orderinbox , the social NFT (non-fungible token) marketplace for the metaverse, announced that seasoned music executive Paul Eastwood is joining the company as Vice President, Sports, and Entertainment.
  • Eastwood will spearhead Orderinbox's business development activities in the sports, music, and various entertainment spaces, leveraging the many relationships established over his career.
  • Anoted veteran ofthe entertainment industry, Paul Eastwoodis best known for his tenure at Universal Music where he served as Vice President of Marketing & Promotion.
  • "Paul's joining Orderinbox underscores our big aspirations - we're committed to building the best team to bring Orderinbox front and center on a global stage."

CIRKAY announces the UK's first ever chart compliant album to include an NFT for Fiction Records' act 'The Amazons' on Eluvio

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

The package is the first ever OCC UK chart certified compliant release to include an NFT.

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  • The package is the first ever OCC UK chart certified compliant release to include an NFT.
  • The Eluvio Content Fabric's blockchain also uses an eco-friendly "proof-of-authority" consensus, which avoids the high energy consumption used in computational "proof-of-work" blockchains.
  • The Eluvio Content Fabric is a utility blockchain network for owner-controlled storage, distribution, and monetization of digital content at scale.
  • Based in Berkeley, California, Eluvio has received numerous industry awards including the prestigious Engineering Excellence Award by the Hollywood Professional Association.