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Planning a Wedding? Here’s What You Need to Know

YourUpdateTV

This year, nearly 2.5 million couples are expected to tie the knot in the United States – a record number fueled by the pandemic. 2022 is shaping up to be the Year of the Wedding. Recently, Wedding Expert at Shutterfly, Claire Roche, participated in a nationwide media tour to discuss the top trends for Spring and Summer weddings and much more. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/qTNZKfpbmiM This wedding season, whether planning a big or small celebration, couples are getting more creative and placing extra emphasis on customization and making their day unique. Brands like Shutterfly can help couples make those customized details easy to implement on the big day. Everything from save the dates, to invitations, to customized napkins, Shutterfly can help elevate your wedding day without having to break the bank. Couples planning a wedding in 2022 are facing unprecedented challenges, including having to navigate higher prices and limited availabilities. For Claire, the most important thing is for couples to decide what they truly want the focus of their wedding to be and prioritize what is really important to the couple. For more information, visit Shutterfly.com About Claire Roche: As a Southern California wedding planner and owner of Grit and Grace Events, Claire is obsessed with the often forgotten and overlooked details of a wedding. She believes in the unique and customized elements that bring a wedding to life in a beautiful, yet attainable way. Claire has amassed nearly 1.5 million followers on TikTok and was recently named of one of the top people to follow if you’re planning a wedding. She’s an authentic voice in the wedding space and can speak to industry trends, products, and everything in between. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

May 04, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Web3 Solidity Engine, tEVM 2.0 - Ahead of Schedule

Telos Foundation

As the Goliaths of crypto continuously crash ( Solana ), fail to deliver ( Ethereum ), or live in their white papers ( Cardano ), David ( Telos ) continues to defy them all and over-deliver. The Telos story is very much a David vs. Goliath story. Why? Because Telos is tens and even hundreds of billions of dollars smaller than its peers in market cap, yet still manages to significantly lead them in speed, costs, true capacity, credible neutrality, front running protection, fair governance, and energy efficiency ( Net Zero ). The tEVM Version 1.0's capabilities are already a quantum leap ahead of its peers and are clearly demonstrated in this video. Now, less than a year later, version 2.0 is set to elevate the tEVM's performance further. Jesse Schulman (Lead Architect and TCO), alongside Kersten Wirth (Program Manager), will be providing detailed insights into the development of Telos EVM 2.0. This hybrid "Super-Node" solution will be even easier to operate and integrate than the previous version, offer top-notch history management, and tie in with the best available Ethereum clients. The dev-duo will also be discussing the many benefits and successes of the existing tEVM Version 1. Since its launch, the tEVM’s ecosystem is closing on six months of strategic growth. On the DeFi side, it has already launched multiple Dex/AMMs, Price Oracles, Farming dApps, multi-Chain bridges, Lending dApps, and everything else that a vibrant DeFi ecosystem requires to level up its TVL and end-user occupancy. Telos’ TVL is now where the market cap leading chains were not long ago but with far superior governance, no front running, credible neutrality, true decentralization, and an ESG compliant EVM that is several multiples faster. In utopian fashion, Telos’ ecosystem is now ready to scale its occupants and its TVL simultaneously. About Telos Live since 2018, Telos Blockchain (ticker: TLOS) is a third-generation smart contract platform that offers compatibility with Solidity, Vyper, and Native C++ smart contracts. Telos provides full EVM/Solidity support with fixed low-cost gas fees and no front running and, more uniquely, offers a path to fee-less transactions via its robust native C++ smart contract support. Even while operating as a Net Zero Blockchain, Telos still sustainably supports hundreds of millions of transactions per day, produces blocks in 0.5 second intervals (on a first-in-first-out basis, eliminating front running on the network), and securely validates transactions via a credibly neutral and globally decentralized block producer network. As a result, the Telos blockchain has the throughput needed to facilitate and scale the thriving Metaverse / Web 3.0 landscape better than any other blockchain in existence. Its performance is unrivaled in the industry and was purpose-built to offer speed, scalability, cost-effectiveness, credible decentralization, and end-user fairness. Telos harnesses its power by utilizing tight C++ on the frontend and a custom WASM runtime environment on the backend. About The Foundation The Telos Foundation is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization established as a promotional and funding body to advance the Telos Blockchain Network and provide support to network applications. Not investing advice. Contact Details The Team hello@telosfoundation.io Company Website https://www.telos.net/

May 04, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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TabinekoKIKI Partners Up with CultDAO with a Spirit to Fight Centralization

TabinekoKIKI

Their spirit of decentralization aligns very well, as two long-term projects with great causes, TabinekoKIKI and CultDAO, join forces to fight centralization and make a difference in this world together. Spirit of Decentralization - A Redefined Approach Fighting centralization with the power of blockchain and web3.0 is the reason TabinekoKIKI was founded: ‘’Back in 2020, one of my cats (Aimer, エメちゃん) was dying from FIP (known as the incurable deadly disease for cats). We took her to different veterinarians, and every one of them told us the only thing we could do was to spend our final time with her and put her to sleep before it got too painful. My family and I were heartbroken and hopeless. Many friends of mine had their beloved cats pass away from this evil “cat-killer” disease, and everyone told me the best I could do for Aimer was to let her go. I remember holding her on my legs at the last vet we visited, as she kept purring and kneading my arms as always, as if nothing was happening. I can still see the picture that I shattered many tears on her balloon-like belly in the veterinarian's waiting room. That was when I decided that I would go beyond my comfort zone, my limits, and try every single thing possible to save her from dying, against all odds. Talking to my long-time friend Shino, I was shocked and indignant to find out there was a cure to FIP unofficially. I went beyond my boundaries for some research and bought a medicine called “GS-441524” using some currency called “USDT.” That is my very first experience of cryptocurrency and is still what I love about blockchain and web3. That we are able to break down walls, to connect, to demolish class barriers, to make information Equal, to make supplies and services available to the World, to free people from oppression by corps and politics, to start over and build an independent financial and social system together for PEOPLE, for everyone to contribute, to utilize, to free ourselves, regardless of our classes, regions, races, genders. No Barriers.” TabinekoKIKI spreading love in both the real and crypto worlds The core concepts of Tsubasa, “Loving, Caring, Free, Healing, and Anti-Labeling” make it a symbol of freedom. During the creation of Tsubasa artwork, the project focused on creating a relaxing, uplifting, and refreshing feeling for the audience, with elements like wings, stars, winds, codes, flowers, and melodies. TabinekoKIKI believes that love and passion are wings that can be used to break down boundaries, eliminate labels, abandon stereotypes, understand, feel, and love, and create a free world that belongs to everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, class, or even species. Tsubasa is also the record label and fashion label of TabinekoKIKI ecosystem. TABI is the deflationary ecosystem currency and payment token of TabinekoKIKI and Project Tsubasa, where they support artists, content creators, animal/minority charities, with establishments of exhibit curation, record label, and fashion branding. As TabinekoKIKI and Project Tsubasa evolve and grow into various events and activities in the metaverse, TABI serves as the one and only reserved currency for the vast majority of Project Tsubasa spending and rewarding mechanisms in both the metaverse and reality. TABI is supported by a well-established team, and products and services delivered. Optimized tokenomics ensure the long-term viability and growth of both the TABI Token value and the Tsubasa NFT price. TABI Tokenomics and Taxation Token Symbol: $TABI Total Supply: 10,000,000 Tax: 3% Tax Breakdown: 1% USDC Reward Pool 1% Tsubasa Reward Pool 1% TABI Marketing + Charity 1% of All Transactions will be added to the USDC Reward pool. It will subsequently be provided to Tsubasa Stakers at a consistent rate that is not impacted by volume in order to ensure long-term sustainability. 1% of All Transactions will be used to buy Tsubasa as rewards for: TABI Holder Lottery Buy Contests "Spread Love" Events Fan Art / meme Creation Events Shill / Marketing Awards About TabinekoKIKI TabinekoKIKI aims to create a peaceful corner for everyone to enjoy and be their true selves, regardless of gender, race, region, religion, or class, by connecting, feeling, loving, and supporting friends with aligned vision and spirit in the web3.0 space. Website | Telegram | Twitter | Discord | Medium | Instagram | YouTube References Whitepaper: https://info-70.gitbook.io/tabi-whitepaper-v1/ EtherScan: https://etherscan.io/token/0xd916c14a9c4b9b9d1d653b3237ad8a61d74720ab CoinMarketCap: https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/tabi/ OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/tsubasa-tabinekokiki Audit: https://github.com/Tech-Audit/Smart-Contract-Audits/blob/main/TECHAUDIT_TABI.pdf Contact Details TabinekoKIKI Dave Ruiz info@tabinekokiki.com Company Website https://www.tabinekokiki.com/

May 03, 2022 11:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Art and Charity Focused Metaverse Ecosystem, TabinekoKIKI, Bringing Love in Both Real and Virtual Worlds

TabinekoKIKI

What started as a group of 3 artists: Natsuki, Rakuko, and Shino, working for animal charities with their creative activities, especially for stray cats rescue and FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) treatments, TabinekoKIKI entered blockchain and metaverse to bring love and entertainment in both real and virtual worlds through its very own PFP NFT collection, Tsubasa, serving as the genesis of TabinekoKIKI ecosystem, and a deflationary ecosystem currency and payment token, $TABI. An Ecosystem Spreading Love and Freedom The core concepts of Tsubasa, “Loving, Caring, Free, Healing, and Anti-Labeling” make it a symbol of freedom. During the creation of Tsubasa artwork, the project focused on creating a relaxing, uplifting, and refreshing feeling for the audience, with elements like wings, stars, winds, codes, flowers, and melodies. TabinekoKIKI believes that love and passion are wings that can be used to break down boundaries, eliminate labels, abandon stereotypes, understand, feel, and love, and create a free world that belongs to everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, class, or even species. Tsubasa is also the record label and fashion label of TabinekoKIKI ecosystem. TABI - Tsubasa Ecosystem Currency TABI is the deflationary ecosystem currency and payment token of TabinekoKIKI and Project Tsubasa, where they support artists, content creators, animal/minority charities, with establishments of exhibit curation, record label, and fashion branding. As TabinekoKIKI and Project Tsubasa evolve and grow into various events and activities in the metaverse, TABI serves as the one and only reserved currency for the vast majority of Project Tsubasa spending and rewarding mechanisms in both the metaverse and reality. TABI is supported by a well-established team, and products and services delivered. Optimized tokenomics ensure the long-term viability and growth of both the TABI Token value and the Tsubasa NFT Floor. Tsubasa Entertainment's Talent Academy Tsubasa Entertainment was founded at the end of February and has already presented two talents, Rrah (OnlyRrah on Twitter) and HypeUnicorn (hypeUnicorn_ on Twitter) as their first singer/songwriter and Twitch.tv gaming broadcaster, respectively. Tsubasa Entertainment's Talent Academy assists in the identification, development, and creation of life-changing content by introducing fresh talents. It also encourages all talents to collaborate on cross-functional projects: Animators provide their work to create beautiful videos for musicians, Illustrators contribute beautiful artworks to stunning and immersive stories of our writers, and Musicians help Illustrator with the right soundtrack to make us escape reality and whatnot. Further details about the NFT collection, Staking, Utilities and $TABI can be found on the project's social platforms and official website. Tokenomics and Taxation Token Symbol: $TABI Total Supply: 100,000,000 Tax: 14% Tax Breakdown: 6% USDC Reward Pool 4% Tsubasa Reward Pool 2% Buyback + Burning 2% TABI Marketing + Charity 6% of All Transactions will be added to the USDC Reward pool. It will subsequently be provided to Tsubasa Stakers at a consistent rate that is not impacted by volume in order to ensure long-term sustainability. 4% of All Transactions will be used to buy Tsubasa as rewards for: TABI Holder Lottery Buy Contests "Spread Love" Events Fan Art / meme Creation Events Shill / Marketing Awards Manual Buybacks will occur without prior notice. Burning events of buyback TABI tokens will be held along with marketing moves. Charity and Donations To further improve the living quality of animals and humans, the KIKI Team will establish an NPO and a foundation to operate and put the team's passion to work. KIKI's NPO and Foundation will primarily focus on: Animal Rescue & Rehoming No-Kill Shelter Construction and Operation Animal Welfare & Rights Species & Habitat Conservation By establishing an NPO and a foundation, the KIKI Team will be able to assist animals not just through donations but also through our own activities. KIKI will also encourage kind-hearted animal lovers who provide proof of volunteering for Animal Rescue, Shelters, and so on, in addition to supporting Animal Charities, shelters, and NPOs through donations. The KIKI Rescue Team (KRT) will investigate, rescue, and rehome battered animals from mistreating breeders, pet stores, catteries, kennels, and cat/dog cafes. KIKI's contribution began from Day 0 and has so far resulted in five donations to various sorts of charities. About TabinekoKIKI TabinekoKIKI aims to create a peaceful corner for everyone to enjoy and be their true selves, regardless of gender, race, region, religion, or class, by connecting, feeling, loving, and supporting friends with aligned vision and spirit in the web3.0 space. Website | Telegram | Twitter | Discord | Medium | Instagram | YouTube References Whitepaper: https://info-70.gitbook.io/tabi-whitepaper-v1/ EtherScan: https://etherscan.io/token/0x2fb78643ab4470d0fe42d2432f38805c4cd60212 CoinMarketCap: https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/tabi/ OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/tsubasa-tabinekokiki UniSwap: https://app.uniswap.org/#/swap?inputCurrency=ETH&outputCurrency=0x2fb78643ab4470d0fe42d2432f38805c4cd60212&chain=mainnet Audit: https://github.com/Tech-Audit/Smart-Contract-Audits/blob/main/TECHAUDIT_TABI.pdf Disclaimer: The information provided in this release is not investment advice, financial advice or trading advice. It is recommended that you practice due diligence (including consultation with a professional financial advisor before investing or trading securities and cryptocurrency. Contact Details TabinekoKIKI Dave Ruiz info@tabinekokiki.com Company Website https://www.tabinekokiki.com/

May 03, 2022 07:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Shareholder Activist Wants Warren Buffett to 'Save' Capitalism

National Legal & Policy Center

Peter Flaherty, Chairman of the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), will today present a shareholder proposal to separate the roles of Chairman and CEO at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting in Omaha. Both positions are held by Warren Buffett. Here is the complete text of Flaherty's planned remarks: I am Peter Flaherty, Chairman of the National Legal and Policy Center. Our mission is to promote ethics in public life. Toward that end, we sponsor the Corporate Integrity Project. Our proposal would separate the roles of Chairman and CEO. I’d take it one step further and suggest that Berkshire remove itself from corporate America’s assault on American institutions and culture. I am proud to say that I am a capitalist, but it is obvious to me be that capitalism is failing to deliver for the American people. Is this meeting Woodstock for capitalists, or is it Altamont? Real wages have been falling for years. Wealth disparity has never been greater. And right outside my hotel window here in Omaha is a homeless encampment, an all-too-familiar sight in American cities. We don’t have a free economy; we have bailout capitalism. When small businesses lose money, they go out of business, but when billionaires bet wrong, government steps in to save their fortunes. Money printing by the Federal Reserve and irresponsible, debt-fueled spending by politicians — called fiscal stimulus — have artificially inflated asset values. So those with the most assets benefit the most. Wage earners get ruinous inflation. But even worse than the wealth gap is the values gap. The top 1% now seek to impose their corrupt morality upon the rest of us, whether it is in the form of Critical Race Theory, transgenderism, or the myriad of other “woke” causes that permeate corporate advertising and messaging. Why has corporate America embraced both economic and cultural radicalism? It’s pretty simple. When you have so much money, your fortune is going to come under scrutiny. The best way to insulate yourself and keep anti-business activists off your back is to embrace their causes, even if in the process you undermine the system that produces your wealth. That is what allows Mr. Buffett to advocate higher taxes, even though everyone knows they will fall mainly on the middle class, or bankroll the likes of Hillary Clinton. The Federal Reserve has offered free money to corporate America for over a decade now, creating a class of oligarchs, and greatly enhancing corporate political power. Executives now believe they can tell elected governors and legislators what to do, as we have seen in Indiana, Georgia, Texas and Florida. Last year, Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey, a British citizen, sought to kill Georgia’s new voter integrity law by making inaccurate and inflammatory statements about it. He also instituted diversity training whereby white employees were encouraged to “try to be less white.” Despite being Coke’s most celebrated shareholder, Warren Buffett has done nothing about Quincey. In fact, Mr. Buffett jumped on the “America is racist” bandwagon by signing a statement by corporate leaders suggesting that Republicans seek to restrict ballot access based on race. All this did not prevent Coke from sponsoring the Winter Olympics in China, which has never had a free election, and where minority communities are the victims of genocidal policies. And what about Apple? A large part of Apple’s supply chain is in China. The company removes apps from the app store at the request of the Chinese government because they are used by human rights activists. And of course, Apple is the world’s most successful corporate-tax minimizer, famous for routing profits through offshore tax shelters. Over at American Express, the company instituted an “Anti-Racist Initiative” for employees that teaches that capitalism is fundamentally racist and requires workers to engage in an exercise to determine whether they are “oppressor” or “oppressed.” Activism by “woke” CEOs may be reaching its limits. The people of Florida are fighting back against Disney’s Robert Chapek, who not only embraces the view that gender is a form of oppression, but that kindergarteners must be forced to confront it. Mr. Buffett has praised the brand endurance of Disney’s characters and the trust parents place in its content to be safe and appropriate for children. But now the company is adding warnings to Dumbo, Peter Pan and Aladdin about the stereotypes they allegedly portray. And poor Prince Charming has been excised for kissing Snow White QUOTE, UNQUOTE “without consent.” Warren Buffett has yet to address the crisis gripping corporate America, and I fear he never will. Yes, Berkshire may be a holding company, and Mr. Buffett may stay out of the way of managers, but what happens when these executives use their companies to wage a social revolution that most Americans don’t want? Is he not responsible? He can’t have it both ways. In this country, wealth has been admired and even celebrated because our system allows anyone to become rich. But what happens when Americans suddenly find their history and future under attack by Corporate America? The social contract that permits for such affluence will be broken. Mr. Buffett, if you are the face of capitalism, why don’t you do something to save it? Founded in 1991, NLPC promotes ethics in public life and government accountability through research, investigation, education, and legal action. Contact Details National Legal and Policy Center Peter Flaherty +1 202-329-8357 danrenejr@gmail.com Company Website http://www.nlpc.org

April 30, 2022 10:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Launching The World’s First NFT Powered Audio Streaming Platform

Nomad Media Club

First of its kind Web 3 streaming platform, the Nomad Media Club opens its artist pre-registration program today in anticipation of the first holistic home for audio sharing and social networking, accessed purely through ownership of NFTs. The shared audio Social Hub platform is part of the 2023 vision of a Nomad Mediaverse with open borders and monetization opportunities for creatives exploring Web 3 opportunities. From today, musicians, podcasters and artists can pre-register to mint one of Nomad Media Club’s 5,000 unique and metaverse-ready Founders Pass NFTs as the genesis of the Nomad Mediaverse. This pass enables the owner to share and stream content, network with artists and listeners, access free community resources and expertise, as well as multiple opportunities to accrue crypto while using the platform. Designed to disrupt subscription-based streaming models and build a platform for non-established artists to benefit from digital commercial opportunities, the Social Hub employs layer two protocols that allow artists and podcasters to earn and keep 100% of their revue in crypto royalties. Crypto earned by artists and listeners can then be used for utilities and services on the platform, as well as staked or sold on third-party marketplaces, without the contractual or financial ties of a typical music streaming platform. $NMC token is the native incentive token of the Nomad Media Club, used to reward all members of the platform; the creators, the users, and the founders (owners of ‘Phase 1’ Nomad Media Club NFTs). Tokens can be used in a variety of ways on the platform from buying merchandise, e-learning resources, event tickets or music records, to tipping creators and staking to earn even more $NMC. As the NFTs are metaverse-ready, owners will be able to launch their 3D avatar model in Decentraland, with all elements available as individual trait-level items, including the Nomad avatar itself, plus the instrument, headphones, and the Nomad’s home planet. On launching Nomad Media Club, its founder, Amine Oubrahim, comments, “Our aim is to create a decentralised platform which encapsulates our core values of curiosity, freedom, and connectivity. Through the people-driven elements of Web 3, we’re building a community which celebrates our individuality and freedom of choice online, and believes firmly in the fair treatment of creatives and consumers.” To mark the take-off of the world’s first NFT powered audio sharing platform, an exclusive vinyl record containing the first four tracks uploaded to the platform by the Berlin based ethereal techno record label Steyoyoke will be launched into space, in the spirit of the Space Nomad theme of the NFT. Furthermore, a unique one of one NFT of the vinyl has also been created and will be auctioned for charity. The winning bidder will not only gain access to this unique NFT and a Founders Pass NFT, but will also own the physical vinyl record once it returns to Earth. All the money raised will be donated to the DEC’s Ukraine appeal. Now live in the decentralised streaming space, Nomad Media Club plans to continue to disrupt convention in the audio sharing and social networking world and envisions a platform inhabited by nomads across the metaverse for years into the future. #ENDS# About Nomad Media Club Nomad Media Club is the world’s first holistic home for audio-based social sharing through Web 3 technology. As a decentralised space for audio streaming, with access gained via Founders Pass NFTs, Nomad Media Club combines music and podcasts with social media, whilst enabling its community to passively earn crypto as they use the platform. The shared audio social hub is part of the 2023 vision of a Nomad Mediaverse with open borders and monetization opportunities. nomadmedia.club | Twitter | Instagram Contact Details Nomad Media Club Chloe Murray +44 20 3750 6688 chloe@fox.agency Company Website https://www.nomadmedia.club/

April 29, 2022 12:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Latinx Newswire Rebrands as Noticias Newswire, Announces Major Expansion of Hispanic Press Release Guaranteed Media Placements Network

Noticias Newswire

About Noticias Newswire Privately owned Noticias Newswire (formerly Latinx Newswire), is the only Hispanic-owned and operated, affordable multimedia press release distribution service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market. Founded in 2013, Noticias Newswire is revolutionizing the wire industry by making every press release a Multimedia News Release and doing away with costly and unnecessary word count “overage,” image and video charges. Noticias Newswire offers a strategic, affordable way to send a multimedia news release to U.S. Hispanic journalists, influencers, TV show producers and Radio show producers. Clients receive the most comprehensive distribution to Latinx media professionals and influencers (through a database that contains over 12,000 media contacts), unparalleled multimedia visibility and social media exposure – all with revolutionary affordability. As of 2021, Noticias Newswire provides its clients with guaranteed visibility on over 200 Hispanic and General Market websites, including Diario Las Americas, El Latino San Diego, El Mundo Boston, MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance and AP News. No other wire offers such powerful social media, SEO and multimedia benefits at Noticias Newswire’s revolutionary rates. With a mission to empower the U.S. Hispanic market through business and personal brand storytelling, Noticias Newswire’s founders are all Hispanic marketing, public relations and journalism veterans who have launched innovative Hispanic press release distribution services since 2000. The team of founders launched Hispanic PR Wire, Latin Clips and Hispanic Digital Network in the early 2000s and sold these three companies to competitor PR Newswire in 2008. For more information, visit noticiasnewswire.com. Follow Noticias Newswire on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Contact Details Noticias Newswire Bill Gato +1 305-815-4567 bill@noticiasnewswire.com Company Website https://www.noticiasnewswire.com

April 27, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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trumiiNFT Signs Star Wide Receiver Deebo Samuel

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trumii, the NFT collection that celebrates diversity in Web3, announced they have partnered with star wide receiver Deebo Samuel. As part of the partnership, Samuel will be a stakeholder in trumii, participate in trumii events, and help the trumii mission. There will be a special Deebo trumii created as part of this collaboration. Samuel will also be an ambassador for trumii, a collection of 10,101 unique NFTs embracing self-expression in Web3 and real life. “As the metaverse grows and NFTs become more mainstream, we need communities to be socially responsible and represent all backgrounds, races, genders, and experiences – and that’s trumii,” said Samuel. “trumii believes in staying true to yourself. That is a message I can get behind and a mission I want to support.” Founded by female leaders, trumiiNFTs will be launching soon. Final details, including mint price, will be announced on their Discord and Twitter account. “We’re building a community of people who share our vision of inclusiveness in Web3, and we’re thrilled to have Deebo join us,” said trumii Co-Founder Anjali Bhugra. “Deebo is committed to helping trumii make a lasting impact in Web3 for the next generation.” Anjali cofounded trumii with her longtime friend and fellow Web3 entrepreneur Girija Sundaram. Hailing from Silicon Valley, Anjali and Girija have a background in technology and finance and bonded over helping their teenage daughters navigate the social challenges of Web2. Their goal for trumii is to create an environment that does not repeat the pitfalls of social media. They believe Web3 is an opportunity to address the unintended harm caused by Web2 and the toll that social media has taken on the mental health of young adults. NFT stands for “non-fungible token” which are unique digital items stored and encrypted on the blockchain that people can buy, own, and trade. NFTs can act as membership cards where holders get exclusive access to events, communities, and merchandise. About trumii trumii is a collection of 10,101 unique NFTs embracing self-expression and acceptance of self in Web3 and In Real Life (IRL). trumiiNFTs are a badge for those living their best lives, authentically and unapologetically themselves. Founded by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Anjali Bhurgra and Girija Sundaram, trumii empowers others to discover their authentic voice and enables them to experience Web3 without bias. trumii champions authenticity and challenges conformity. Learn more about trumii at https://www.trumii.io/ or follow them on Twitter and Instagram. # # # Contact Details Eric Nemeth +1 602-502-2793 nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://www.trumii.io/

April 27, 2022 09:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

Maple

Maple, a provider of reliable, remote online access for students, announced the availability of its fully portable and pocket-sized connectivity solutions for closing the digital divide in rural and low-income communities. School leaders throughout the United States can partner with Maple to take advantage of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) to give students a safe and reliable home internet connection that promotes online learning and unlocks opportunities. Remote and hybrid learning is here to stay, making technology and at-home internet access essential for students to access academic resources. These basic tools that millions of students need are often unavailable to children in underserved and low-income communities, creating gaps in learning, reducing opportunities to advance, and threatening future goals. According to the Federal Communication Commission, nearly 17 million students lack at-home internet access —many of whom are from minority, low-income, and rural communities. "Education is a human right," stated Michael Kadisha, Chief Executive of Maple. "Equal access to education is, in my view, the defining civil rights issue of our time. Regardless of location or economic status, all students today must have equal access to the internet to succeed.” Maple and its leadership team have a proven history of creating solutions for education and serving students. At the outset of the pandemic, Maple provided Chromebooks and other technologies to support remote learning. They quickly realized that a computer or tablet is of little use without reliable internet access. To solve this, Maple partnered with StratusX to build the Maple Hotspot, a cellular, cloud-managed personal WiFi solution that connects students and educators to their digital classrooms from anywhere. Maple hotspots eliminate the frustration associated with slow or 'spotty' service. When students in areas with limited mobile service utilize the Maple hotspot, they can reliably access the internet whenever and wherever they want. "We are proud to partner with StratusX in this critical endeavor," Kadisha said. “Their unique patented technology prevents service disruptions as devices switch seamlessly between mobile carrier networks to capture the optimal signal at all times. This benefit is critical as it gives high-speed connectivity while avoiding downtime for students from any carrier facing weather disruptions, technical issues, or even poor reception in the students' location." "With Maple's insights, experience, and guidance in the education sector, our team designed many specific features, including cloud-managed CIPA compliance to ensure safe access to content authorized by schools," explained Raviv Laor, StratusX's CEO. "With Maple, connecting online is always available, safe, and compliant." While several other hotspot providers exist, Maple's school-centric solution uniquely addresses the needs of educators, students, and school leadership. "This turnkey connectivity solution meets the specific demands of the education sector: schools have customized features to implement certain web surfing restrictions and verification options that ensure students have safe experiences online. Most importantly, the device's proprietary SIM management technology allows schools to connect, manage, configure and operate their fleets 100% remotely," said Laor. "It is a win-win situation. Schools save time and students learn with the technology they need," Kadisha continued. "We are proud of our role in eliminating these easily addressable inequities that arise from a lack of online access and improving learning outcomes for all students." Schools may use the funds they secure through the ECF program to procure Maple hotspots. A new application window opens on April 28 and runs through May 13, where schools may request 100% funding for student connectivity needs. Maple also provides schools with white-glove service, with end-to-end assistance from government funding applications to hardware setup and device deployment. “We know that the Homework Gap is a financial and emotional burden for students," Kadisha said. "We can and will do better." About Maple Maple provides trusted technology solutions for schools, students, and libraries that bridge the digital divide by delivering high-quality internet access that unlocks valuable educational experiences for students. Please visit https://www.mapleconnect.co/. ### For more information or to schedule an interview with a Maple spokesperson, please contact Dan Rene of kglobal at daniel.rene@kglobal.com or 202-329-8357 Contact Details Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 daniel.rene@kglobal.com Company Website https://www.mapleconnect.co/

April 26, 2022 12:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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