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PetSmart Offers Two New Collections And Tips For Pet Parents Celebrating The Great Outdoors

PHOENIX, April 30: Spring has finally arrived, and PetSmart, the leading pet specialty retailer in North America, has just what pet parents need to help pets celebrate the great outdoors. PetSmart's Arcadia Trail line offers new gear and accessories for pets looking for an adventure. For pets that prefer spending their outdoor time on a patio, PetSmart's new Grrreen collection offers comfy, sustainable apparel that's perfect for lounging. Either way, pets will be entering Spring in style. Grrreen Collection For the less adventurous pets that still want to celebrate the great outdoors, PetSmart launched its new Grrreen collection, featuring toys, collars and apparel made from recycled water bottles. Items like the Earth Plush with Rope Dog Toy or the "Keep Our Sea Plastic-Free" Dog Tee are perfect for pet parents looking for sustainable, Green Leaf certified products, verified by an accredited laboratory to confirm sustainability and recycled content they're made with, for quality time outdoors with their pets. Arcadia Trail™ Collection "When Arcadia Trail™ launched last year, pet parents loved having innovative, outdoor gear to take their pets along for the adventure," said Kristin Shane, senior vice president of merchandising for PetSmart. "Now, our team is very excited to offer new products to the collection that are not only safe and functional, but also fashionable making pet parents and pets excited to hit the trails." For pet parents eager to escape into the outdoors, it is important to have a proper collar, harness, and leash for hiking with pets. PetSmart offers a neoprene, water-resistant and highly visible Arcadia Trail Leash that is perfect for keeping dogs safe on a hike. This leash pairs perfectly with the Arcadia Trail Neoprene Sport Harness that features snap buckles and extra comfort for dogs. Pet parents can choose from a variety of functional collars and leashes, made from materials that are water-resistant, reflective or nylon to ensure safety and comfort for your pet. Outdoor Tips No matter where pets are going, being prepared is key to ensuring they are safe and happy until they return home, according to Dr. Jennifer Freeman, DVM, PetSmart's resident veterinarian and pet care expert. She compiled a list of tips for pet parents getting ready to take their furry friends into the great outdoors: Before leaving on any outdoor adventure, ensure your pet is protected against fleas, ticks, and heartworm disease. Check that the destination you're visiting is pet-friendly before arriving. Keep your pet on a leash or tie-out, like the Arcadia Trail Packable Tie Out & Leash. Pack extra food, treats, and water. Pack your pet's favorite toys and blankets. Include a tent, like the Arcadia Trail Ultimate Shade Tent, in your packing list to provide shade and comfort while your pet lounges and recharges from the heat. For camping, pack crates, beds, medication, and first aid equipment. Ensure your pet has an ID tag and is microchipped with up-to-date pet parent information in case your pet were to become lost or separated from you. For more information on gear to pack for your next outdoor adventure with your pet, check out the Arcadia Trail™ Collection: https://www.petsmart.com/featured-brands/arcadia-trail/ For more information on the Grrreen Collection visit: https://www.petsmart.com/search/grrreen/?q=Grrreen About PetSmart PetSmart LLC is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love pets, and we believe pets make us better people. Every day with every connection, PetSmart's passionate associates help bring pet parents closer to their pets so they, together, can live more fulfilled lives. This vision impacts everything we do for our customers, the way we support our associates and how we give back to our communities. PetSmart operates approximately 1,650 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as more than 200 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel® dog and cat boarding facilities. The retailer provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and products, as well as services such as dog training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp™ and pet adoption. PetSmart, PetSmart Charities® and PetSmart Charities® of Canada work with nearly 4,000 animal welfare organizations to bring adoptable pets into stores so they have the best chance possible of finding a forever home. Through this in-store adoption program and other signature events, PetSmart has facilitated more than 9 million adoptions, more than any other brick-and-mortar organization.

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Breakthrough, Climate-Friendly ACs: Winners of the Global Cooling Prize Announced

NEW YORK and NEW DELHI, April 30: A global coalition initiated by the Government of India, Mission Innovation, and RMI announced today the winners of the Global Cooling Prize, an international innovation competition to develop super-efficient and climate-friendly residential cooling solutions. Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai with partner Tsinghua University; and Daikin with partner Nikken Sekkei Ltd. emerged as the two winners among eight Finalists after shattering the perceived ceiling of performance. These companies have produced prototypes that have five times (5X) less climate impact than standard air conditioning units available in the market today. When scaled, such technologies can prevent 132 GT of CO2 -equivalent emissions cumulatively between now and 2050 and mitigate over 0.5°C of global warming by the end of the century. Congratulating the winners of the competition, Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group said: “A market transformation opportunity for the cooling sector is now a reality. As this incredible achievement begins to be recognized and applauded, it’s time for regulators to focus on the policies and standards that will help us bring these technologies to market.” Congratulating the winners of the Prize, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan highlighted the significance of the achievement, stating: "This is an important development and aligns with the objectives of the India Cooling Action Plan that the Government of India officially released in 2019 to bolster our R&D efforts in global climate leadership. We are proud to achieve the outcome that requires far less operational energy, utilizes refrigerants with low or no ozone depletion potential and low global warming potential, and will also be cost-effective at scale." Both winning teams, Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai with partner Tsinghua University, and Daikin with partner Nikken Sekkei Ltd., achieved more than 5X reduction in climate impact against the baseline unit, meeting the primary criteria of the Prize. The Prize administrators also concluded that whilst both teams' technologies would likely have an initial up-front cost on introduction to the market at two to three times more than the baseline units, lifecycle cost of ownership would be around half that of the baseline unit. This means consumers would experience a simple payback on the higher first cost after just over three years of operation. The administrators also noted that the technologies' ability to better control the indoor environment would provide increased comfort. The other Finalist teams were led by some of the world's largest air conditioner (AC) manufacturers and promising startups from India, China, Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The teams (in alphabetical order) include Barocal Ltd.; Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. with partner A.T.E; Kraton with partners Infosys, IIT Bombay, and Porus Labs; M2 Thermal Solutions; S&S Design Startup Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; and Transaera with partner Haier. In November of 2019, the eight Finalists were awarded US$200,000 each to develop their prototypes, and showcased a wide range of promising technologies, including smart hybrid designs of vapor-compression designs, evaporative cooling designs, and solid-state cooling technologies that use little or no global warming refrigerants. In August of 2020, amidst the global pandemic, five of the eight Finalist teams successfully developed and delivered two working prototypes of their technology to the designated test locations in India. To demonstrate the performance and scalability of the Finalists' solutions, one prototype from each team was installed and tested under a real-world setting at the Tata New Haven Bahadurgarh site near New Delhi. The second prototype was tested in a sequential manner under controlled conditions at CEPT University in Ahmedabad, India. Finally, the prototypes were sent to Danfoss' National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)-accredited lab in Chennai, India for an Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (ISEER) test. [Details in the annexure]. RMI Chief Executive Officer Jules Kortenhorst highlighted how collaboration across governments, industry, and civil society organizations, resulted in the success of the initiative. "What the Global Cooling Prize demonstrates is that collective effort can help combat our most critical and urgent problems," explained Kortenhorst. "In this decisive decade, let this herald a new era of collaboration to spur innovations and the discovery of viable solutions in the other sectors that are yet to move towards low-carbon, efficient, and clean technologies. Now governments must support industry to bring these climate friendly technologies to market." The Prize Finalists, which collectively produce well over 20% of the world's residential room ACs, are determined to bring them to market within the next few years. Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, a winner of the Prize, and Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner Gen Corp. Ltd., a partner of Finalist Transaera Inc., have announced their intention to join in the COP26 "Race to Zero Breakthrough" for the cooling sector. Ms. Dong Mingzhu, chairperson and president of Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, stated: "We are pleased that we were selected as a winner of the Prize and we are committed to delivering the Race to Zero Breakthrough for Cooling: to bring to market affordable residential AC units using this new cooling technology (which has 5X lower climate impact than today's units) by 2025." Mr. KJ Jawa, MD & CEO Daikin India, Member of the Board & Regional General Manager, AC business, India and East Africa Daikin Industries Ltd., said, "Daikin's selection as a winner of the Global Cooling Prize is consistent with our "Environmental Vision 2050," which provides a roadmap for the company to carbon neutrality by 2050. In line with that vision, Daikin is committed to the research and commercial development of technologies that reduce energy consumption and refrigerant impact for the benefit of global communities and the environment." The winners will share the prize purse of US$1 million equally. About RMI RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world's most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing. More information on RMI can be found at www.rmi.org or follow us on Twitter @RockyMtnInst. Nigel Topping UK's High-Level Climate Action Champion COP26 "Cooling accounts for approximately 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, so we won't get to net zero emissions without climate friendly cooling, especially residential air conditioning. The success of the Prize will make a critical contribution on the pathway to net zero cooling. I congratulate the winning teams and welcome the commitment that Team Gree has made to help deliver the race to zero cooling breakthrough to bring 5X more climate friendly & affordable air conditioning units to the market by 2025." Patrick Child Deputy Director-General, Research and Innovation, European Commission and Chair of Mission Innovation Steering Committee "In the face of global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic or the existential threats of climate change, we can never have enough international cooperation; the Global Cooling Prize is a great example of this. We urgently need zero carbon cooling technologies that can work at scale, and this is a key goal of the Mission Innovation Challenge 7 on heating and cooling in buildings. Prizes like The Global Cooling Prize are one of the ways we can bring countries together like never before." A global coalition led by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India; RMI—a leading global research institute; and Mission Innovation—a global initiative of 24 countries and the European Union to accelerate global clean energy innovation—launched the Global Cooling Prize in November 2018. The Prize's aim is to spur the development of a radically more efficient, climate-friendly residential cooling solution. The initiative is also supported by Conservation X Labs, Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), CEPT University, and a coalition of over 30 leading international non-profit organizations.

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Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani and Governor Acharya Devvrat empower Corona Warriors

GUJARAT, India, April 30: Amidst the deadly second wave of COVID-19, Hon. Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat, Hon. Chief Minister (CM) of Gujarat Vijay Rupani, Yuva Unstoppable founder Amitabh Shah, and top corporate leaders flagged off 16 trucks from Raj Bhavan, Gujarat carrying 11,000 nutrition and immunity booster kits for Corona Warriors. The campaign is called 'Corona Sewa Yagna' and it aims to provide immediate relief in the form of nutrition & immunity boosters for 1 Lakh class IV frontline workers and their families across Gujarat. Corona Sewa Yagna Amitabh Shah-Yuva Unstoppable are supporting this campaign under the mentorship of the Hon. Governor of Gujarat. The objective is to empower and thank the country's level IV health workers and police force like nurses, ward boys, lab technicians, sanitation workers, police constables, and other staff for their outstanding service in the fight against the ongoing pandemic. Hon. Governor and Smt. Jayanti Ravi, Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Gujarat earlier kicked-off Corona Sewa Yagna from Gujarat: https://twitter.com/adevvrat/status/1384530302349942793?s=24 The Corona Warrior Kits contain nutrition and immunity boosters to last a family of 3-4 for 1-2 months. As an extension of the empowering campaign, Yuva Unstoppable is sourcing kits from the needy, in this case farmers via Amul. Many corporates and like-minded organizations came forward to support the initiative, like ONGC, Lenovo, HDFC Bank, Vedanta, Finolex, EY, Borosil Renewables, SGS, KHS Machinery, Kiran Motors, The Laduma Dhamecha Charitable Trust, Tipsons, JITO to name a few. Hon. Governor of Gujarat also felicitated the corporates during the flag off at Raj Bhavan. Speaking on the occasion, Hon. Governor of Gujarat said: "Our Corona Warriors are constantly on the war footing to protect the health of general masses in these difficult times of the pandemic. These are people who are worried about the citizens and serving them relentlessly. Away from family, they are working like true "Karmayogis", day in and day out. To serve God is to serve others and is the greatest form of charity. We should protect the ones who are protecting us and our community. To support such selfless workers is the duty of one and all." Saluting the spirit of Corona Warriors, Hon. CM of Gujarat Vijay Rupani said: "We are all functioning under dire pandemic situation. When everyone is running to protect themselves and their loved ones, these frontline warriors are courageously running from pillar to post to save others, without worrying about their own lives. It is our duty not just as a state but as mankind to enable and empower them so that we can together overcome this. I'm thankful to Hon. Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat and Amitabh Shah for supporting this noble cause." Corona Warriors' Battle against Second Wave COVID-19 second wave is posing severe health and economic ramifications for the country. Since April, the surge in number of infections has surpassed daily records since the outbreak of the pandemic early last year. Amidst the shortage of hospital beds, oxygen, ventilators, crematoriums, and other support resources, the frontline workers are finding themselves stretched. Not only are they amongst the first responders but also the only ones who can help stop the spread of Virus. The already vulnerable medical professionals & police, especially at the bottom of socio-economic pyramid have been finding themselves stretched due to 24*7 shifts. They are not even able to cater to their or their family's essential family needs like nutrition. Amidst such circumstances, these kits will provide great relief. Amitabh Shah, founder of well-known non-profit Yuva Unstoppable shared: "We are extremely grateful to Hon. Governor of Gujarat, Hon. CM of Gujarat, entire state government for their mentorship and our corporate partners for launching this campaign. To be able to alleviate the sufferings of our True Heroes and enable them to serve stress free is our only motto. Yuva Unstoppable has also mobilised top athletes like Cricketers Irfan Pathan, Parthiv Patel, Wrestler Sangram Singh to thank these brave-hearts and their contribution to the society. We are also working with state governors and Health Commissioners' office in states like Maharashtra, Bihar, and others to reach 5 Lakh Corona Warriors nationwide. We will continue to stand with the country and each other in these tough times." For more information, please get in touch with rashi@yuvaunstoppable.org About Yuva Unstoppable Yuva Unstoppable is a nonprofit organization founded by Amitabh Shah in 2005. It has benefited over 2000 schools and 1 million underprivileged students with more than 100 top corporate companies. Under the project "Corona Sewa Yagna" mentored by Hon. Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat, they are looking to reach out to Class-4 government employees who are Corona warriors, as well as nurses, para medical staff, drivers, etc.

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United Way Worldwide Announces Launch of India COVID-19 Relief Fund

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 30: United Way Worldwide today announced that it has established a relief fund for United Way India to provide immediate assistance in containing the coronavirus and responding to the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. The India COVID-19 Relief Fund will provide immediate assistance in the form of medical equipment for hospitals, including oxygen supplies, ventilators, beds, Bipap Machines and more. The fund will also supply hygiene and food kits for communities to prevent further spread of the virus. As India experiences the world's worst outbreak, United Way India will distribute donations from the Fund to support the most acutely impacted in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi NCR, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha and Bihar. Just this week, India reported the biggest single day spike of new COVID-19 cases at 379,000 and more than 200,000 deaths, 3,000 occurring in the past 24 hours alone. These numbers have overwhelmed the healthcare system, particularly in highly populated cities, and is devastating the most vulnerable of the population. "The resurgence of the COVID-19 virus and the devastating impact on India's healthcare system highlights that the fight against the pandemic is far from over, and shows how vulnerable communities are still at risk," said Neeraj Mehta, Interim President and CEO, United Way Worldwide. "I am heartened by the work of the United Way India network and am confident that we can provide much needed critical support to alleviate the suffering of marginalized populations." Over the past year, the United Way India network of seven local United Ways has supported more than five million people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and provided infrastructure enhancement to more than 100 hospitals in the country. The United Way India network has raised and distributed $60 million in relief funds to more than 60 cities throughout India. Through the work of 100,000 volunteers, over 291,951 food kits have been distributed and more than 555,886 hot meals have been served. Additionally, the United Way India network has provided 146 hospitals with infrastructure reinforcements including additional beds, oxygen concentrators, ventilators and medical supplies, distributed 804,154 N-95 & 3-Ply masks and 346,104 personal protection equipment (PPE) kits. Response efforts are led locally by United Ways in Baroda, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and the remainder of India is supported by India's national United Way, United Way India. Those who would like to contribute may donate here: United Way Worldwide India COVID-19 Relief Fund. About United Way United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. With global reach and local impact, we're making life better for 48 million people annually. United Way is the world's largest privately funded nonprofit, working in 95% of U.S. communities and 40 countries and territories. That's why we're the mission of choice for 2.5 million volunteers, 7.7 million donors and 45,000 corporate partners. In the wake of COVID-19, we're helping people stay in their homes, stock their pantries, and protect their lives and livelihoods. And we're working to build resilient, equitable communities. Learn more at UnitedWay.org. Follow us: @United Way and #LiveUnited.

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More Australian Retailers Offering 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Options According to Zip

SYDNEY, April 30:It seems Australian shoppers can't get enough of splitting up purchases, with recent research revealing that 5.8 million Australians currently have at least one buy now pay later account. Industry giant, Zip, has more than 2 million customers across Australia and New Zealand on its platform. Earlier in April, more retailers piled into the Zip platform, responding to the growing consumer awareness of and demand for buy now pay later payment options. The latest retailers to join are JB Fi-Fi, The Good Guys and L'Occitane. They join more than 24,000 retail partners across Australia who are already accepting seamless Zip payments. When used wisely, BNPL is a hugely valuable tool for consumers, helping to spread the cost of lumpy purchases without resorting to high-cost credit options. Young shoppers, in particular, are turning their backs on credit cards in favour of buy now, pay later services, which offer incur no interest on purchases. In the month of May, Australians dumped more than 100,000 credit cards, taking the number of cards currently in operation back to levels unseen since 2009. Shoppers can sign-up for Zip Pay or Zip Money and be ready to use the service in just a matter of minutes. If approved, you'll see your available spend and be ready to shop at thousands of store immediately. On the retailer's side of the transaction, businesses are paid in full upfront by Zip, which takes on the consumer credit and risk. Zip says it delivers not only an increase in the average order value but also fewer returns. According to Zip Managing Director and CEO Larry Diamond, the company believe that the opportunity for Zip significantly grows each and every day. "We continue to execute, build momentum, and accelerate the global shift away from the broken and unfriendly credit card, towards a better, fairer digital alternative," said Diamond. Despite Zip being seven years into their company history, global BNPL adoption remains in its infancy, which means shoppers and retailers alike can expect new products, innovation and technology in the space within the next few years.

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Female Entrepreneurship - America's Biggest New Employer

SAN DIEGO, April 30: The United States has led the entrepreneur charge with having over 57% of its population being self-employed. Entrepreneurs and business owners have a certain kind of spirit and drive that keeps them pushing forward while seeking out the most effective resources and tools. Last year alone more than $87 Billion dollars was invested by 40 venture capital groups into Entrepreneurships. That is why female entrepreneur conferences are extremely popular, like that of the critically acclaimed Women's Empowerment Summit. This event is also known as WES which is celebrating it's first year in San Diego. It is one of the most sought-after 1 Day business conferences for females and for female entrepreneurs around the globe. This ultra-exclusive event provides entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to be up-close and personal with the world's top authors and ultra leaders. As the participants file into the venue for the first year of the Women's Empowerment Summit they are all certain of one thing – that they will meet exceptional individuals who will describe to them how they can embrace their creative spirit, overcome adversity and spark a global movement of entrepreneurship. The stories told both on stage and off will surely spark something deep within them, encouraging them to dream and giving them the fortitude to make it happen. The Women's Empowerment Summit is a conference that impacts the mind, touches the heart and enlightens one's spirit. This year's Women's Empowerment Summit will have world class speakers, such as Sharon Lechter, Susie Carder, Lauren Powers, Debbie Love, Maraya Brown, Kimi Verma, Zina Letrece, Ann Landstrom, Josee Brisebois, Kate Peris, and Helice Bridges. Sponsors that have come on board this week are Craig Shelley Watches, Timmy Woods Purses, Fisher Nuts Company, Sanfilippo Foundation, Nino Venturella from The Teddy Bear and Bunny Ball Galas. Khaos by Kate Peris, Laurie Davis, Rok-star Productions and BEAUTIISOLES along with lighting designer Max Ferreyra. The event will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the California Center for Arts - Escondido, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Registration and tickets for the Women's Empowerment Summit ARE on sale starting at $99.00 per ticket through EventBrite. Don't delay as seats are limited for the in-person live event. Registration includes a light breakfast, lunch, Summit, Summit materials, entertainment, 12 global speakers, door prizes, swag bags, raffle items, happy hour, and live music. EventBrite: Purchase Tickets Website: http://www.womensempowerment.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomensEmpowermentSummit/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womens_empowerment_summit/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wempowersummit/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLg62rvtAXM

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CtrlS Datacenters partners with India's leading Life Insurance Company for strategic technology solutions

HYDERABAD, India, April 30: CtrlS Datacenters, Asia's largest rated-4 hyperscale data center and managed services player recently collaborated with Canara HSBC Oriental Bank Of Commerce Life Insurance as a strategic technology partner to enhance their overall technology infrastructure resilience by deciding to operate out of one of CtrlS data center facilities thereby supporting and enabling the life insurer's overall digital transformation journey. The Company aims to provide seamless customer experience round the clock to its customers and therefore has been investing in upgrading the entire technology landscape including the architecture and infrastructure over the last couple of years. The data center facilities provided by CtrlS are designed to respond to the increasing demand of hyperscalers and mission critical applications backed by its operational excellence framework, zero downtime DC architecture, 6 to 9 zone military grade security, to address the non-negotiable technology mandate of businesses today. CtrlS has proven experience in powering 3 of the World's Top 5 hyperscalers and 30 of the Fortune 500 Global Multinationals. The unique value proposition offered by CtrlS which led to its selection include industry best uptime SLA of 99.995%, hyperscale rated-4 data centers which are found to be fault-tolerant and can scale on demand and operate round-the-clock without disruption, carrier-neutral DC facilities, industry lowest PUE of 1.35, interconnectivity with a large ecosystem of ISPs, Telcos, CDN players, e-commerce players, banks, payment gateways and internet exchanges thereby reducing the latency, 100% redundancy in meet-me-rooms to ensure zero network outage. Another factor that tilted the choice in its favor included aspects such as all its datacenters being LEED Platinum Certified Green Datacenters USGBC and designed to eliminate carbon footprint. Thus, CtrlS became the partner-of-choice for this insurance company to seamlessly migrate from the legacy systems to a new state-of-the-art infrastructure. "We are delighted to partner with CtrlS who are helping us to make our technology assets more resilient through which we aim to provide state of the art stable, scalable & secure systems to our customers as well as our partners. As a company, we are keen to invest in our digital assets and provide an ecosystem which is more fault tolerant or resilient thereby supporting our overall digital expansion agenda," said Mr. Sachin Dutta, Chief Operating Officer, Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance. With this new technological integration, powered by CtrlS, Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance will reap in benefits such as enhanced stability, scalability, security thereby making the organization digitally progressive and resilient. Mr. Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder and CEO, CtrlS, said, "We warmly welcome Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance to our customer family and thank them for the trust reposted in us by selecting us as their strategic technology partner. This partnership further strengthens our perceived position as the most trusted digital transformation provider in the BFSI sector. He further added, "Today, CtrlS, is an established hyperscale data center provider in India, and has been addressing the critical technology needs of the BFSI community, especially banking and insurance. Canara HSBC OBC Life's migration to our data center is a visionary step forward in their IT transformation journey and we are delighted to be their long term strategic technology partner of choice." About CtrlS: CtrlS is Asia's Largest Rated 4 Hyperscale Data Center provider, serving 60 of the Fortune 500 Companies including 4,000 customers worldwide operating one million square feet of data center space spread across seven data centers located in Mumbai, Noida, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. The company is in the process of building addition 5 million square feet of Rated-4 Hyperscale data center facilities in the country. The company operates LEED Platinum v4 O+M data center facilities (Green Data Centers) and powers mission critical applications across sectors including BFSI, Telecom, E-Commerce, IT/ITeS, Hypercalers, Healthcare, Retail, Utilities among others.

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RightCapital Financial Planning Software Announces Integration with Schwab Advisor Services'™ API Platform

SHELTON, Conn., April 30: RightCapital, Inc. (RightCapital), a next-generation financial planning tool that provides advisors with the ability to create custom, comprehensive financial plans today announced its first API integration with Schwab Advisor Center®, expanding their current integration with the custodian. The integration links accounts on Schwab Advisor Center directly to the RightCapital platform, saving advisors time and reducing the possibility for data entry errors. "We are thrilled about expanding our partnership with Schwab by being included in their API integration program," said Shuang Chen, co-founder and CEO of RightCapital. "A deeper integration with Schwab will allow advisors to streamline their processes and be more competitive in today's evolving financial landscape." Schwab Advisor Services' API provides a flexible, open-architecture platform that enables integrations between the firm's custody systems and participating technology providers. The integration which is now available to advisors, provides real-time updates to balances and positions for Schwab accounts within RightCapital ensuring financial plans are always up to date. "We're pleased to welcome RightCapital as an integration partner to the Schwab platform," says Kartik Srinivasan, senior managing director, Digital Advisor Solutions at Charles Schwab. "They align well with our overall integration strategy to partner with leading industry providers with deep, high-quality and secure integrations offering the solutions advisors need most. These integrations free up time and resources so advisors can spend more time strengthening client relationships and growing their business." Advisors interested in a demo of RightCapital's financial planning software can call (888) 982-9596 (Option 1) or email sales@rightcapital.com. For current RightCapital users who need help enabling the integration, please contact Product Support at (888) 982-9596 (Option 2) or support@rightcapital.com. About RightCapital RightCapital leverages technology to make wealth planning easier and more powerful for financial professionals and their clients. The results: greater efficiency, stronger client relationships, and significant business growth. Interactive, easy-to-use technology means less time creating financial plans and more time spent with clients. Clear, engaging visualization tools drive home the impact (and value) of the financial professional's retirement, insurance, and tax-planning recommendations. And a modular-based platform provides the ultimate in flexibility. RightCapital is the fastest-growing financial planning software company in the country. Its rapid innovations, class-leading features, and unbeatable value have revolutionized the financial planning experience and delivered the solutions that today's financial professionals demand. For more information, please visit www.rightcapital.com.

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ONE Entertainment Group To Sponsor Golf Beef 5 Cinco De Mayo Golf Tournament

MADISON, Wis., April 29:VNM USA announces ONE Entertainment Group's sponsorship and partnership with Golf Beef 5 as the featured sponsor of their celebrity golf outing on Cinco De Mayo. Golf Beef brings the best of the entertainment world and amateur golfing together for a round of golf featuring a star-studded cast of comedians, movie-stars, musicians, athletes, and business moguls. The annual event is brought to you by Roderick Music Marketing and now in 2021, their sponsor partners include ONE Entertainment. Golf Beef is a trash talking, golf romp that is fun for all golf levels and a sensational social event with a degree of social distance.– making Golf Beef one of the leaders in this new generation of golf events. Golf Beef 4 featured the likes of Snoop Dogg, Katt Williams, Cedrick the Entertainer, Jim Brown, among others – and generated so much intrigue that Comedy Central's Hood Adjacent with James Davis covered the event. Golf Beef 5 is set to host an impressive list of celebrities to include: Hip Hop Legends Too Short and Snoop Dogg, Hall of Fame Baseball Player David Justice, NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton, NBA Star Matt Barnes, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Performer Coolio, Actor and Rap Superstar Sticky Fingaz, Pablo Alsina of Channel 11 News, Comedy Legends DL Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer, and many more. ONE Entertainment Group is a Los Angeles based multinational entertainment firm specializing in live event activations, global entertainment distribution, and coordinating multinational transactions. "Golf Beef has something really unique to offer the golf world. It changed the way I look at celebrity golf events completely. More than anything, it feels like a comedy show wrapped into a round of golf. It's really something we've never seen before," said Brent Johnson, CEO & Founder of ONE Entertainment Group. Golf Beef 5 will take place at an undisclosed luxury country club in Moorpark, CA on May 5, 2021 – Cinco De Mayo. If you want to watch your favorite celebs settle the beef on the golf course, for just $40 you can watch the beef unfold… if you can figure where the Golf Beef 5 is being held.

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ProV International Collaborates with Global Leader in Scale Technology for Better Service Management

TAMPA, Fla., April 29: ProV International, the technology global consulting firm that helps organizations streamline their customer, employee, and digital experiences, has published an inspiring case study. The international IT firm, coveted for its service management solutions, successfully partnered with a leading scale technology manufacturer for accelerating the customer experience. The case study is the documentation of effective project implementation in alignment with client objectives. The ProV International team employed day-to-day field service solutions for simplifying the workload. Fairbanks Scales, the heavy-duty innovators supplies industrial vehicle scales & has been a leader in scale technology since 1830. Today, Fairbank Scales provides the largest market offering of truck weighing equipment and has carved a niche as a reputable & accurate mission-critical weighing equipment supplier. ProV International helped this leader achieve their vision of innovation with their one-stop IFS field service solutions. IFS FSM is ranked among the top Field Service Management solution providers with ten years of cumulative experience. The IFS field service software offers integrated services spanning across FSM implementation, infrastructure/cloud spaces, field service training, integration to third party system & security. For the ProV team, the path to field service adaptation posed diverse challenges. The client came with a dynamic network of sales & service representatives and distributors and an active customer base of about 700 customers in multiple locations. ProV helped Fairbanks IT warm up to FSM installation and implement customized solutions befitting the set milestones. The ProV team improved backend team experiences by customizing the field service management client baseline features. As the client had multiple challenges set for the team, ProV responded by assessing the problems & gaps from ground zero by assigning a designated field service expert. The team also assisted the client in designing training sessions & demos for the end-user of the field service product. With a hard nudge & encouragement, the team refreshed and updated the client's backend experiences along with the management workflow. In a rapidly digitizing world, Field service management software helps leaders like Fairbanks stay ahead of the curve with the right IT partner & support. ProV aims to solve this need for innovation by stepping in with solutions that give clients the cutting-edge. About ProV International. Inc ProV International is a global IT consulting firm that specializes in streamlining processes, increasing service quality and keeping workplace productivity high. We promise to reduce your business's complexity with innovative tech solutions you won't be able to find anywhere else. Serving a large spectrum of customers, we believe and invest in your organization's vision and goals. Start a conversation with us at https://www.provintl.com/contact-us

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variednews: National Campaign Promotes Mental Health for Middl...: NEW YORK, April 29: When your child can't find the words, help them find the lyrics. Today, the national Sound It Out campaign launch...

National Campaign Promotes Mental Health for Middle Schoolers with New Music from KAMAUU, Tobe Nwigwe, Lauren Jauregui, Empress Of "Sound It Out," created by the Ad Council and Pivotal Ventures, offers free resources that use the power of music to help parents and caregivers start conversations around emotional wellbeing with their children

NEW YORK, April 29: When your child can't find the words, help them find the lyrics. Today, the national Sound It Out campaign launches with a new album and resources to help parents and caregivers have meaningful conversations about emotional wellbeing with their middle schoolers. The songs will be available across all major streaming platforms and can be heard on the campaign website at SoundItOutTogether.org, which also offers free expert-vetted resources to guide conversations. The campaign—a collaboration between the Ad Council and Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company created by Melinda Gates—comes at a time when many young people are struggling with isolation and stress caused by the pandemic, on top of the normal pressures of growing up. Sound It Out places an emphasis on reaching parents and caregivers in Black and Hispanic/Latinx communities, which often face the additional trauma of systemic racism and greater challenges in accessing the support they need. Songs, videos and resources will be available in English and Spanish. Inspired by the insight that music can help unlock conversations between middle schoolers and their parents or caregivers, the campaign features exclusive new music and interviews from recording artists KAMAUU, Tobe Nwigwe, Lauren Jauregui and Empress Of. The artists participated in intimate conversations with middle schoolers and their caregivers, facilitated by mental health experts, and translated the kids' emotions and experiences into songs. "The most impressionable minds of any group of people are the minds of children. In America, the most systematically attacked and targeted community is the 'Black' community," said KAMAUU, who wrote and recorded a song inspired by his conversation with Howie, a 14-year-old from New York. "I was drawn to participate and be a part of this project in the name of self-preservation. In doing what I can to help the youth and parents (fathers and mothers), I can help create a better community for myself and for my future children." "Conversations with young people about their emotional health and wellbeing can be difficult, but are critically important, especially during a pandemic that has left many feeling isolated and alone," said Dr. Renee Wittemyer, Director of Program Strategy and Investment for Pivotal Ventures. "The Sound It Out campaign uses the unique power of music to help young people and the adults who care for them find a common language to express these emotions. Innovative efforts like this one are essential to helping more young people get the support they need." There is currently a mental health crisis among our nation's youth. The transitional period of adolescence marks a critical time for parents and caregivers to engage their children in conversations around their emotional wellbeing. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than half of mental illness begins before age 14 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the suicide rate nearly tripled among young people aged 10-14 between 2007 and 2017 A CDC analysis shows that the share of emergency room visits for mental health challenges, like panic and anxiety, increased by 31% among adolescents aged 12-17 during the pandemic, indicating the negative effects of social isolation and lockdowns "The Sound it Out project is a labor of love. Grounded in careful consideration of the cultural nuances relevant for Black and Latinx families, this project is led by a team with deep commitment to getting the conversation right," said Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, psychologist and founder of mental health nonprofit the AAKOMA Project. "Together, we have worked diligently to incorporate a culturally fluent approach to supporting families of color in building effective conversations for reducing mental illness stigma and fostering emotional wellbeing. I am so proud to be a team member and expert advisor on this project." "Getting middle schoolers to open up about their emotions can be hard, but music is a powerful medium that helps us put our thoughts and feelings into words. When we can't find a way to say it, there's probably a song that can," said Heidi Arthur, Chief Campaign Development Officer at the Ad Council. "At a time when it couldn't be more needed, Sound It Out uses music to help parents and caregivers have more meaningful conversations with their kids about their emotional wellbeing." Public service advertisements (PSAs) for the campaign, developed by McCann with support from Casanova//McCann, EGAMI Group and Mass Appeal, will appear nationwide in time and space donated by the media. The campaign also features a music video for KAMAUU's song "Howie and the Howl," directed by Jared Malik Royal and featuring the work of prominent artist Hebru Brantley, whose iconic work elevates the narrative of Black heroes. An intentional collective of diverse creatives brought the campaign to life, including the photographer, video director, director of photography, editor, producers, mix engineers and stylists. Media agency UM is providing pro bono media strategy and outreach. Bustle Digital Group, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok and ViacomCBS are among the media platforms that will support the campaign with donated media. Additionally, ViacomCBS will provide custom content and content integration as part of their ongoing focus on tackling mental health crisis through media and storytelling. The exclusive album will be available to stream across Amazon Music, Apple Music, deezer, Google Play, iTunes, Pandora, SoundCloud, Spotify, Tidal and YouTube. Caregivers can also access the campaign videos, songs and resources on Sound It Out channels on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. "The generational stigma and subsequent gravity of mental health conversations in my community have been top of mind more than ever. It feels inaccessible not only from a lack of tools, but from a lack of the language to talk about it. The lyrics of music, however, have the magic to speak on every emotion for a sound mind," said Gabrielle Shirdan, VP Creative Director at McCann NY. "Sound It Out tells the stories that haven't been told and uses music as an instrument to shift the culture of mental health — tools every child should grow up with. This work is for a kid in Brooklyn just trying to tell his father how he feels." Leading mental health experts provided guidance and input on every stage of the development of the Sound It Out campaign and website. Additionally, Sound It Out will be amplified by a network of non-profit organizations focused on mental health and health equity, including the AAKOMA Project, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Child Mind Institute, The Jed Foundation, Learning Heroes, National Council for Behavioral Health, UnidosUS and the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Specific activations that will extend the reach of Sound It Out to key audiences over the coming year include The Jed Foundation placing resources in schools, AAP distributing content through its network of pediatricians and UnidosUS sharing campaign assets with affiliates. The Ad Council The Ad Council has a long history of creating life-saving public service communications in times of national crisis, starting in the organization's earliest days during World War II to September 11th and natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy. Its deep relationships with media outlets, the creative community, issue experts and government leaders make the organization uniquely poised to quickly distribute life-saving information to millions of Americans. The Ad Council is where creativity and causes converge. The non-profit organization brings together the most creative minds in advertising, media, technology and marketing to address many of the nation's most important causes. The Ad Council has created many of the most iconic campaigns in advertising history. Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk. Smokey Bear. Love Has No Labels. The Ad Council's innovative social good campaigns raise awareness, inspire action and save lives. To learn more, visit AdCouncil.org, follow the Ad Council's communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view the creative on YouTube. Pivotal Ventures Pivotal Ventures is an investment and incubation company created by Melinda Gates. We work with organizations and individuals to accelerate momentum where progress has stalled and use philanthropic and investment capital to substantially improve people's lives. McCann McCann Worldgroup, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), is a leading global marketing solutions network whose professionals are united across 100+ countries by a single vision: To help brands earn a meaningful role in people's lives. McCann Worldgroup was named "Global Agency of The Year" by Adweek magazine, "Network of the Year" by the Cannes Lions, the world's most creatively-effective marketing services company by the Effie Awards (for three consecutive years), "Global Network of the Year" by Campaign Magazine and "Network of The Year" by The Webby Awards. Fast Company named McCann Worldgroup to its list of The World's Most Innovative Companies. The network comprises McCann (advertising), MRM (science/technology/relationship marketing), Momentum Worldwide (total brand experience), McCann Health (professional/dtc communications), CRAFT (production), Weber Shandwick (public relations) and FutureBrand (consulting/design). Casanova//McCann Casanova//McCann is one of the leading Hispanic integrated communications agencies in the U.S. and the most awarded Hispanic agency in Cannes the past two years. Founded in 1984, the company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA, with N.Y. and Detroit offices. It handles Hispanic advertising and integrated communications services for Fortune 500 clients like Nestlé, Chevrolet, US Postal Service, Cigna, and Coca-Cola, among others. Casanova has been affiliated with Interpublic Group of Companies since 1999 and became a minority, female-owned, in October 2020. EGAMI Group EGAMI Group is an independent, certified women and minority-owned, award-winning, integrated marketing communications agency that connects companies and brands with diverse audiences through purposeful, culture-rich strategies, ideas, experiences and creative. Through the powerful platforms of Culture, Community, and Cause, EGAMI Group activates a brand's Purpose to inspire action and impact the world. As a Purpose Marketing pioneer, EGAMI Group has been named one of the "100 Fastest-Growing Agencies" by Adweek, recognized twice by ADCOLOR as a Most Valuable Partner, and awarded a Commercial Emmy as well as being the first minority-owned agency to win a Cannes Lions Grand Prix. Mass Appeal Mass Appeal is an entertainment company dedicated to telling stories from the perspective of those who shape and shift culture. Since 1996, we have documented the emerging movements that influence popular ideas. Today, Mass Appeal is the elevated voice of Hip Hop and its ever-expanding sphere of influence. Integrated offerings in content, music and creative services stoke Mass Appeal's ability to maximize the impact of our output. Our diverse school of thought separates us from friends and foes alike.

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variednews: Scientists to Create a Digital Twin of the Amazon ...: FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 29: Archaeologist and National Geographic explorer, Dr. Chris Fisher, and team have launched an online fundra...

Scientists to Create a Digital Twin of the Amazon Rainforest The Earth Archive team will use LiDAR to map the Amazon's ecological and cultural wonders in high-resolution 3D for science and industry

FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 29: Archaeologist and National Geographic explorer, Dr. Chris Fisher, and team have launched an online fundraising campaign for the Earth Archive to scan the Amazon Rainforest using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology. The group is working to secure funding via a Kickstarter campaign, which will run through Friday, May 21. Earth Archive will begin scanning the Amazon this summer with regional partners such as Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espacias, Universidade de São Paulo, Mapbiomas, Universidad technológica de Pereira, and many others. Unless we have a record of these places, no one in the future will even know they existed. "We've already lost 50 percent of the world's rainforests, we're losing 18 million acres of forest each year, and rising sea levels will make whole cities, countries, and continents unrecognizable," said Dr. Fisher in his 2019 TED Talk about the project. "Unless we have a record of these places, no one in the future will even know they existed. The Earth Archive is the ultimate gift to both current and future generations." LiDAR scanning projects a dense grid of lasers from the air toward the ground. The result is a high-resolution 3D scan of the Earth's surface and everything on it that can potentially record every building, road, tree, watercourse and ancient and modern settlement. Many organizations are doing incredible work to scan historical monuments. But nothing similar exists for the earth's landscapes – until now. The Earth Archive is an unprecedented scientific effort to scan the entire surface of the Earth, starting with the areas most threatened – including the Amazon Rainforest. Its purpose is threefold: Create a baseline record of the earth as it is today to more effectively mitigate the climate crisis. Build a virtual planet, a digital twin, accessible to scientists, non-governmental organizations, the public sector, civil society, entrepreneurs committed to addressing critical environmental challenges. Preserve a record of the earth for our grandchildren's grandchildren so they can study and recreate our unknown cultural and ecological heritage. Learn more at www.eartharchive.com. About the Earth Archive The Earth Archive Initiative is a US-based non-profit focused on 3D scanning (airborne LiDAR) the planet's surface to create an open-sourced digital twin providing a legacy for future generations, and as a critical baseline for measuring sustainability efforts including carbon offsets.

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variednews: TUMI Announces the Launch of their Professional Es...: NEW YORK, April 29: TUMI, the leading international travel, lifestyle, and performance luxury brand, today unveils its pro-level Esports l...

TUMI Announces the Launch of their Professional Esports Collection

NEW YORK, April 29: TUMI, the leading international travel, lifestyle, and performance luxury brand, today unveils its pro-level Esports line of bags and accessories. Welcoming in a new client base, TUMI consulted with numerous industry experts from game developers to professional esports athletes to help design top-of-the-line bags that meet, if not exceed, the needs of today's gamers like none before. TUMI gained unique insight as to what every gamer is looking for when it comes to protecting their prized tech and gear. True to TUMI's DNA, each style has been built to last with the keenest eye for detail and superior functionality. From the aluminum zippers to the unique organization systems, every aspect and touchpoint was created to maximize functionality. TUMI wants the equipment athletes and hobbyists rely on to survive every journey, whether that's on the road, behind the desk or being cheered on by virtual crowds. Showcasing TUMI's innovative nature, various components of this collection have been crafted with high-performance recycled materials. Each piece is built to last, not only protecting the gear that matters most, but also the world's natural resources. The use of abrasion-resistant coatings and our signature ballistic nylon deliver superior durability. The Esports Large Pro Backpack is designed with elite esports athletes in mind but offers functionality equally fit for players at any level. The unique collapsible shelves optimize organization and protection. The backpack also features a padded, expandable back pocket to hold multiple keyboards, a mouse, and other valuable tech essentials, while an additional padded laptop sleeve is located in the interior. A designated molded pocket on the top gives protection and quick access to headphones. Drives and other similarly sized accessories can be secured in the rigid, molded side pockets while the integrated USB port will help keep gamers powered on the go. When smaller devices are all one needs, we offer compact designs including the Pro Sling, Pro Accessories Case, and Pro Crossbody, with dimensions perfect for a handheld gaming console. Additionally, there is a designated pocket that holds AirPods or wireless earbuds. Even for gaming at home, the ample pocket space and purposeful design allow for staying organized when off the road. TUMI realizes Esports is greater than the game, it's the community. Through every quest, gamers at their core are connected to others that share the same fervor for challenge, competition, and triumph. TUMI wants to be a part of every journey, because no matter how grand or small, each is always epic with TUMI. Victor Sanz, Creative Director, TUMI: "Our Global Citizens are engaged in a vast array of pursuits, beyond routine work and travel. For this collection, we looked towards those whose passion is gaming— just as innovation is ours. We channeled that vigor to create the ultimate collection for every gamer. Now more than ever, we see gaming as an outlet to escape our realities, striving to be the champions we all want to be. So, with guidance from those who know the industry best, we immersed ourselves into the gaming community and created innovative products they haven't been given yet. Each element was obsessed over and engineered to deliver optimized utility and enhance every champion's journey." About TUMI Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we're committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale. For more about TUMI, visit www.TUMI.com

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variednews: Petco Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community with Expanded Pr...: SAN DIEGO, April 29: Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF), a complete partner in pet health and wellness, today announ...

Petco Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community with Expanded Pride Collection for Pets and Pet Parents that Gives Back

SAN DIEGO, April 29: Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF), a complete partner in pet health and wellness, today announced the expansion of its Pride collection, emblematic of Petco's commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ population at Petco and in the communities it serves. Part of Petco's Youly brand, the expanded Pride collection, which launched in Petco Pet Care Centers and online on April 26, features a variety of bold, colorful products that were thoughtfully designed to include all pets and people in the celebration of Pride. Additionally, Petco is teaming up with The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ youth, for a 10% giveback donation*on every qualifying Pride product purchase to support the organization's life-saving mission and free, 24/7 crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth. As an Official Corporate Partner of The Trevor Project, Petco will donate a minimum of $100,000 to the organization, regardless of product sales. "We're thrilled to be expanding the Pride collection this year and giving it even more purpose by giving back to The Trevor Project," said Jennifer Kovacs, Vice President of Merchandising at Petco. "We value the various backgrounds, experiences, ideas and perspectives that enrich the work we do for the diverse communities of pets and pet parents we serve at Petco – and our Pride collection is a beautiful representation of just that. The line offers a wide range of products that symbolize and celebrate the diversity found in the LGBTQ+ community." Petco encourages pets and pet parents to show off their pride with festive pieces from the new collection, featuring "The Proudest" line from Youly, including trendy apparel, toys and accessories for dogs, cats and small animals, as well as human "match-back" apparel, to celebrate what makes them unique. Petco's decision to partner with The Trevor Project was made in collaboration with the company's employee resource group, "LGBTQ+ at Petco." The Trevor Project has widespread national impact, and its emphasis on improving the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth aligns with Petco's position as a health and wellness company. "We hear directly from LGBTQ youth working to cope with daily stressors that they find comfort in their pets, and we're grateful to Petco for sending LGBTQ young people the message that they are supported and never alone," said Shira Kogan, Director of Corporate Development for The Trevor Project. "Petco's support will help The Trevor Project continue supporting LGBTQ youth in crisis 24/7 and for free, while also working to prevent suicide and protect LGBTQ young people through research, education, advocacy, and more." LGBTQ+ at Petco was created with a focus on inclusivity through language, benefits, career advancement and support. The group is open to all Petco partners and inclusive of members from the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Petco continuously supports its LGBTQ+ team members through initiatives that help foster a welcoming workplace, including our incorporation of preferred pronouns in email signatures and Petco Pet Care Center partners' name badges. In June, the employee resource group will offer Pride programming for Petco partners, including an informational lunch and learn activity in partnership with The Trevor Project. "Petco's mission is to improve the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners, and we're devoted to maintaining a diverse, inclusive workplace, where all partners can be their most authentic selves every day," said Michael Spinella, Vice President of Partner Experience, Diversity & Inclusion at Petco. "I couldn't be prouder of Petco's work to further diversity, inclusion and belonging efforts thus far, yet I know there's always more work to be done in listening to one another, ensuring we all feel heard and bridging gaps for underrepresented communities. We are making a statement through our products and this partnership that we are wholeheartedly committed to the advancement of the LGBTQ+ community, and our work won't stop here." Petco remains steadfast in its support of driving an inclusive culture for all pets and people, which it believes in turn drives deeper connections with customers. To help cultivate this culture, Petco leaders and key stakeholders participate in formalized awareness and experiences training, as well as diversity, inclusion and belonging training aimed at building respect in the workplace. For more information on Petco's Pride collection, visit petco.com/youly. To learn more about Petco's commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging, visit corporate.petco.com/Diversity-Inclusion-Belonging. Pet parents have a variety of safe, convenient ways to shop the Pride collection, including at Petco Pet Care Centers, as well as with curbside pick-up, same-day delivery and repeat delivery. *From 4/26/21 through 8/8/21, 10% of every Pride purchase will be donated to The Trevor Project. About Petco, The Health + Wellness Co. Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our own Petco partners. Since our founding in 1965, we've been striving to set new standards in pet care, delivering comprehensive wellness solutions through our products and services, and creating communities that deepen the pet-pet parent bond. We operate more than 1,500 Petco locations across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including a growing network of more than 100 in-store veterinary hospitals, and offer a complete online resource for pet health and wellness at petco.com and on the Petco app. In tandem with Petco Love (formerly the Petco Foundation), an independent nonprofit organization, we work with and support thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store adoption events, we've helped find homes for more than 6.5 million animals. About The Trevor Project The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people. The Trevor Project offers a suite of 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs, including TrevorLifeline, TrevorText, and TrevorChat as well as the world's largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, TrevorSpace. Trevor also operates an education program with resources for youth-serving adults and organizations, an advocacy department fighting for pro-LGBTQ legislation and against anti-LGBTQ rhetoric/policy positions, and a research team to discover the most effective means to help young LGBTQ people in crisis and end suicide. If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or suicidal, our trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386, via chat www.TheTrevorProject.org/Help, or by texting 678-678.

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variednews: Arrow Strategies Launches New Healthcare Staffing ...: SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 28: Arrow Strategies, a national talent acquisition firm announced the creation of Arrow Healthcare Staffing whi...

Arrow Strategies Launches New Healthcare Staffing Firm

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 28: Arrow Strategies, a national talent acquisition firm announced the creation of Arrow Healthcare Staffing which launched in the 3rd quarter of 2020. Arrow Strategies has been a leader in IT, Engineering, Healthcare, and Professional staffing since 2002. While Arrow Strategies has long serviced the healthcare industry, it was primarily with large Insurance companies and not within the patient care space. The launch of Arrow Healthcare Staffing (AHS) will now provide healthcare professionals in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings with direct patient care as well as rehab centers, clinics and home health care. "It is both exciting and rewarding to enter the direct patient care side of healthcare as we already work with so many talented healthcare professionals who can be leveraged in a more meaningful way. To see them work in a manner that has direct positive impact on the individuals who need it most, is very rewarding," said Jeff Styers, President & CEO. Arrow Strategies is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan but serves clients in 27 different states through three regional offices.

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U.S. Job Switching Rate Declines by 2.0 Percentage Points Since March 2020; Wages Grew 5.9 Percent Due to Low Wage Job Loss Employment growth dropped by 7.0 percent, though the pace has slowed

ROSELAND, N.J., April 28: U.S. job switching rate declines 2.0 percentage points since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, while wages for U.S. workers grew 5.9 percent over the last year, increasing the average wage level by $1.71 to $30.84 an hour according to the ADP Research Institute® Workforce Vitality Report (WVR) released today. Employment growth demonstrated a continued downward slide by -7.0 percent. The average wage growth is higher than expected as a result of significant job losses among low wage earners, which increased the average. Chart 1: Yearly Wage & Employment Growth – March 2021, according to the ADP Workforce Vitality Report by the ADP Research Institute. "The significance of this data is a pre- and post-pandemic assessment of the labor market, from March 2020 compared to one year later in March 2021," said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. "Our data shows a decline in job switching, pointing to the pandemic's effect on worker sentiment of the job market. This decline in job switching shows workers staying put, perhaps apprehensive to make the switch or rather, embracing existing job opportunities brought on by the pandemic such as promotions and additional responsibilities, likely another reason to hold their current job. As the workforce moves beyond the one-year mark, we'll be keeping a close watch on how job switching behaviors change and evolve as the economy rebounds." Employment growth year-over-year continued a downward slide with -7.0 percent due to COVID-19, yet at a slightly slower pace than we have seen in past months. Individual industry employment trends were unchanged with leisure and hospitality remaining as the hardest hit and the finance industry the least impacted. Additionally, the leisure and hospitality and trade sectors both show larger wage growth over other sectors, due to greater loss of low wage job in these sectors. Table 1: Wage and Employment Growth by Industry – March 2021 Industry Wages YOY Wage Growth Yearly Growth All Holders Entrants Switchers Employment Growth Switching Rate -ALL- $30.84 5.9% 4.5% 6.2% 4.9% -7.0% 18.8% Goods Construction $30.68 4.1% 4.5% 7.4% 4.3% -2.4% 12.9% Manufacturing $31.90 4.8% 4.2% 5.6% 5.8% -4.3% 16.2% Resources and Mining $39.75 13.6% 2.9% 0.0% 12.9% -11.5% 4.7% Services Information $44.81 4.1% 4.0% 9.3% 9.4% -11.0% 19.3% Finance and Real Estate $36.11 4.8% 4.4% 12.7% 5.8% -1.7% 15.2% Professional and Business Services $38.93 5.3% 4.0% 8.0% 8.4% -5.5% 21.4% Education and Health Services $28.82 4.8% 4.0% 5.9% 3.9% -4.0% 17.8% Leisure and Hospitality $19.22 7.8% 5.9% 2.5% -1.0% -22.4% 21.2% Trade, Transportation, and Utilities $27.24 5.7% 4.7% 5.3% 1.1% -4.6% 22.3% Regionally, wage growth has been consistently higher in the Northeast followed by the West. Though employment growth is still negative across all regions, the West saw the least impact. Job switchers also fared better in the Northeast and the West with wage growth of 6.9 and 5.9 percent respectively. By firm size, larger firms did better both from wage and employment perspective compared to small businesses. Table 2: Wage and Employment Growth by Region and Firm Size – March 2021 Region Wages YOY Wage Growth Yearly Growth All Holders Entrants Switchers Employment Growth Switching Rate -USA- $30.84 5.9% 4.5% 6.2% 4.9% -7.0% 18.8% MIDWEST $28.49 4.9% 4.4% 7.0% 2.2% -7.6% 17.6% NORTHEAST $35.18 7.2% 4.4% 8.2% 6.9% -9.9% 19.6% SOUTH $28.48 5.0% 4.3% 6.8% 4.8% -5.9% 19.0% WEST $33.51 6.7% 4.9% 4.7% 5.9% -5.7% 19.1% Company Size -ALL- $30.84 5.9% 4.5% 6.2% 4.9% -7.0% 18.8% 49 or less $27.93 4.7% 4.4% 6.4% 3.7% -8.7% 14.0% 50 to 499 $30.96 5.8% 4.2% 5.5% 5.1% -8.7% 20.0% 500 to 999 $31.53 4.0% 4.7% 5.4% 2.4% -5.0% 18.5% 1000 or more $32.33 6.7% 4.7% 5.9% 5.9% -5.0% 21.3% Job switching declined on average by 2.0 percentage points across all industries; however, there were some differences among industries. Job switching in the finance sector declined by 2.0 percentage points, whereas leisure and hospitality declined by almost 4.0 percentage points. This practically double percentage point drop in job switching is due to the significant job loss in leisure and hospitality which limited job opportunities to switch into that industry. The distribution of job switchers across gender remained the same from pre-pandemic to now. While wages for male job switchers were higher overall, wage growth was higher for females. This is indicative of the lower wage levels females currently receive. Table 3: Wage and Switching Rate by Industry and Gender – March 2021 Industry Gender Share Switching Rate Switching Wage Switchers' Wage Growth ALL Female 48% 19.6% $28.73 5.7% Male 52% 18.1% $34.41 4.5% Construction Female 20% 13.7% $26.97 5.2% Male 80% 12.7% $27.36 4.4% Manufacturing Female 33% 17.5% $39.17 7.1% Male 67% 15.6% $37.55 5.2% Finance & Real Estate Female 55% 15.1% $29.58 6.1% Male 45% 15.2% $43.51 6.2% Information Female 38% 19.5% $45.80 10.2% Male 62% 19.2% $56.90 9.5% Professional & Business Serv Female 48% 22.7% $38.47 7.7% Male 52% 20.4% $47.22 9.2% Education & Health Female 78% 18.4% $23.63 4.3% Male 22% 15.8% $31.81 3.3% Leisure & Hospitality Female 54% 21.1% $17.09 -2.5% Male 46% 21.4% $21.68 0.2% Trade, Transportation & Utilities Female 39% 23.8% $26.65 4.9% Male 61% 21.3% $27.32 -0.7% Compared to last year, the disparity in wages between male and females increased with age. The hourly wage for males is 7 percent higher for those 24-years-old and younger, whereas the hourly wage for males is 36 percent higher compared to females in the 55+ age group. Table 3: Wages by Gender and Age – March 2021 24 or less 25 to 34 35 to 54 55 or more -ALL- Employment Growth -ALL- -10.5% -8.6% -5.5% -5.4% -7.0% Female -8.7% -9.0% -6.8% -7.1% -7.7% Male -12.5% -8.3% -4.3% -3.9% -6.2% Wage Growth -ALL- 5.1% 5.6% 5.6% 5.4% 5.9% Female 6.9% 6.5% 6.9% 6.0% 6.8% Male 3.7% 4.9% 4.6% 4.8% 5.2% Wage Level -ALL- $16.24 $26.17 $34.79 $35.06 $30.84 Female $15.65 $24.81 $30.71 $29.06 $27.20 Male $16.81 $27.33 $38.05 $39.66 $33.82 Males Earning More 7% 10% 24% 36% 24% About the ADP Workforce Vitality Report The ADP Workforce Vitality Report (WVR) was developed by the ADP Research Institute. It is an unprecedented, in-depth monthly analysis (published quarterly) of the vitality of the U.S. labor market based on actual data that identifies labor market trends and dynamics across multiple dimensions. These dimensions include employment growth, job switching, wage growth and hours worked. In addition to the macro data presented in the report, there are also segment-specific findings by industry, state, gender, age, experience, and pay level. Established in October 2014, the report methodology was updated in April 2018 utilizing monthly data to include additional data points and deeper insights. For more information about the report, please visit http://workforcereport.adp.com/. Type of Workforce Holders: Workers who were employed by the same company for the past 12 months. The wage growth is the rate of change in wages in that time period. Switchers: Workers who changed employers between consecutive months. The wage growth is calculated from the 12 month moving average of wage growth. Entrants: First time workers who are less than 25 years old. The wage growth is calculated from the 12- month moving average of wages. About the ADP Research Institute The mission of the ADP Research Institute is to generate data-driven discoveries about the world of work, and to derive reliable economic indicators from these insights. We offer these findings to the world at large as our unique contribution to making the world of work better and more productive, and to bring greater awareness to the economy at large. About ADP (NASDAQ-ADP) Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. Learn more at ADP.com.

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Amicus.io Expands Global Business Development Team, Appoints Tyler Voss as Chief Revenue Officer Former Nuveen Managing Director, Tyler Voss, Brings Extensive Relationships and Expertise and Leadership in Asset Management, Banking and Wealth Management

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 28:Amicus.io, the fintech company on a mission to create a more generous world, today announced Tyler Voss as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With nearly two decades of experience developing relationships throughout the financial services industry, he will be responsible for the company's global business development and sales. Amicus.io is making charitable giving as easy as online banking, modernizing the consumer charitable giving experience while vastly improving the economics of donor-advised fund (DAF) solutions, for the ultimate benefit of the philanthropic and nonprofit ecosystem. Tyler Voss, Chief Revenue Officer, Amicus.io - former Nuveen Managing Director Voss is a high-profile hire joining Amicus.io from Nuveen, a TIAA company and one of the world's largest investment managers and asset management firms. At Nuveen, he most recently served as Managing Director, overseeing a team which produced growth of over 1000% in 11 years and consistently accomplished raised and retained assets annually in excess of $700mm. He also served for seven years on Nuveen's Advisory Council, was awarded DCIO Partner of the Year, and was Nuveen's representative for the inaugural Money Management Institute's Distribution Leadership Forum. As CRO, Voss will bring the Amicus.io platform for DAF 2.0 to retail and wholesale financial institutions, including banking, advisory, asset and wealth management, registered investment advisers (RIAs), and institutional custodian clients, to enable charitable giving at scale. His decision to join Amicus.io speaks to the tremendous potential of the DAF category, which has seen an 81 percent increase in contributions to DAFs in the last five years, totaling $38.81 B in 2019 - with $141.95B in assets under management, according to the 2020 Donor-Advised Funds Report from the National Philanthropic Trust (NPT)1. Amicus.io predicts the DAF market will reach $1 trillion in assets within 10 years. Voss shares Amicus.io's dedication to giving back. He has committed significant time to volunteering, as a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters, as a cycling coach for the Special Olympics and serving on multiple non-profit boards and as a fundraiser for groups such as Bright Blessings USA, which serves homeless and impoverished children in the Greater Charlotte area. "We are humbled by Tyler's decision to join Amicus.io as Chief Revenue Officer. We see it as an honor and a vote of confidence in our mission," said Cor Hoekstra, Amicus.io co-founder and CEO. "He deeply understands the financial services industry and we look to his leadership to help us develop the kind of partnerships that will indeed make the world a more generous place." Amicus.io DAF 2.0 Charitable Giving Platform Historically, donor-advised funds have only been targeted to high net worth individuals through private banks and wealth management firms. As the DAF becomes an increasingly popular option for strategic giving among individuals, and as organizations of all types enter the charitable giving space, Amicus.io offers a cost-effective plug and play platform to democratize access to branded, DAF-based solutions. The Amicus.io platform for DAF 2.0 lets organizations offer more customers a convenient, robust and deeply gratifying charitable giving experience. About Amicus.io Amicus.io is the fintech company behind the platform for DAF 2.0, which makes philanthropy as easy as online banking. The Amicus.io DAF 2.0 platform aligns the incentives of donors, financial institutions and philanthropic organizations for charitable giving at scale - for a more generous world. Amicus.io was founded by Walt Ruloff and Cor Hoekstra in 2017 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina with offices in Vancouver, Canada and Tel Aviv, Israel.

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L-com Releases New Fiber Terminal Boxes, Splitter Distribution Boxes & Rack-Mount Panels

IRVINE, Calif., April 28:L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a preferred manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced today that it has introduced a new line of fiber enclosures and panels that are ideal for communications, cable TV, telecom, surveillance and monitoring systems. L-com's new fiber enclosure product line addresses FTTx, fiber distribution networks and growing high-speed voice, video and data applications, and are designed to make the field installation as simple as possible. The wall-mount outdoor fiber enclosures in this line feature 24, 48 and 72 simplex SC/UPC couplers (pre-installed) and 0.9mm single-mode pigtails (per port). The routing guides on these products limit bend radius and enhance strain-relief control. They feature a waterproof, IP54 design with gasket seal and secure lid latch. The FTTH terminal boxes and fiber information panels include 4 and 8 terminal boxes with SC/UPC and SC/APC couplers and pigtails. The information panels are offered in multimode and single-mode models with 2-port optical fibers. This line also includes 16-port splitter distribution boxes. L-com's fiber patch panels and rack-mount fiber enclosures feature space-saving 1U 19" SC and LC patch panels in multimode and single-mode options with D-ring management card. This line also include 1U, 24 and 48-port rack-mount enclosures. The fiber splitter distribution boxes in the line 8,16 and 24-port options with SC/UPC and SC?APC couplers. They feature a cable management tray designed to securely hold fibers. These boxes are also waterproof with an IP54 design with gasket seal and secure lid latch. "These new products give installers the broad selection of fiber enclosure options they need to address a wide range of installation scenarios," said Tinu Oza, Product Line Manager. L-com's new fiber enclosures and panels are in-stock and available for same-day shipping. About L-com: L-com, a leading manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, offers a wide range of solutions and unrivaled customer service for the electronics and data communications industries. The company's product portfolio includes cable assemblies, connectors, adapters, antennas, enclosures, surge protectors and more. L-com is headquartered in North Andover, Mass., is ISO 9001: 2015 certified and many of its products are UL® recognized. L-com is an Infinite Electronics brand. About Infinite Electronics: Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions, serving the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Infinite's brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, ShowMeCables, NavePoint, INC Installs, Integra Optics, PolyPhaser, Transtector, KP Performance Antennas, RadioWaves & Aiconics. Infinite Electronics serves a global engineering customer base with deep technical expertise and support, with one of the broadest inventories of products available for immediate shipment.

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COVID Forced Bank and Credit Union Limited Lobby Hours. What Was Consumer Reaction?

ROCHESTER, Mich., April 28: Foresight Research -- A new report shows how the pandemic affected bank and credit union satisfaction – check it out. Foresight Research surveyed over 11,000 banking customers and credit union members in 44 markets to find out how the pandemic is affecting consumer satisfaction and financial institution switching. During the pandemic, satisfaction tanked in many areas. This does not seem surprising considering that many lobbies were closed or had limited hours. This report measures a total of 16 specific measures of expectations and satisfaction. Some of the banking relationship metrics (friendly personnel or handling problems) – high priorities for customers and members tanked. To make matters worse, digital banking satisfaction also dropped significantly likely due to increased usage during the pandemic. But there is a ray of sunlight – expectations. Importantly, expectations dropped twice as much as satisfaction on many customer experience metrics. It seems that banking customers and credit union members were empathic about their financial institution. They know the pandemic was hard on everybody – including banks and credit unions. The result - overall satisfaction was stable – perhaps reflecting "we are all in this together". That said- not all is well. The percentage of customers and members intending to switch their primary financial institution doubled –from 12% (over two years) prior to the pandemic to 22% expected churn in the next year or two. A lot of banking consumers will be in play – like in the tens of millions. Why? I It was all about financial issues like interest rates and fees. Seems reasonable given the high rates of under employment and the uncertain future. How long this lasts is still to be determined. This is a syndicated report so for a fraction of the cost of a custom report, this report "How COVID-19 Changed the Banking Market" gives you all the insights you need to slow the switching away from your financial institution. But in addition, market focus reports are available to see if your market is like the national average. That makes the report even more valuable. Foresight Research, a leader in cost effective syndicated market research, has been working with Fortune 500 companies for over 20 years. Visit the website to find out more about this report and other available reports.

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Kerry W. Kirby and Melinda M. Kirby Honored With Global Communitas Award for Their Philanthropic Support of Communities and Causes Melinda M. Kirby

NEW ORLEANS, April 28 :Kerry W. Kirby and Melinda M. Kirby, renowned entrepreneurs, technology innovators, and philanthropists, announced today that they have received a Communitas Award for their philanthropic efforts. This prestigious, global award recognizes the dedication of Kerry & Melinda Kirby for giving back to communities and causes that enrich lives and foster opportunities. Administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), the Communitas Awards are inspired by a vision for a better world through volunteerism, investment, and sustainable business practices. The Latin word, "communitas" means people coming together for the good of a community. Award winners have proven to unselfishly give of themselves and their resources, by changing the way they do business to benefit their communities. Kerry W. Kirby stated, "Nothing is more important to Melinda and I than creating a foundation for a successful future by investing in educational, healthcare, and equality programs that make a strong impact in our community. The organizations we partner with are creating positive outcomes in our society, they are the boots on the ground that are transforming lives daily, by delivering actionable solutions. We are truly humbled to be honored for doing something we love, empowering people to thrive." Kerry & Melinda Kirby were recognized for their unwavering commitment to community service and social responsibility. The esteemed international panel of judges awarded them with top honors across multiple categories, including Leadership in Community Service, Excellence in Community Service, and Individual Community Service. Winners are located throughout the world and include an array of organizations and individuals with a common bond of making a difference. Ed Dalheim, Executive Director of AMCP, commented, "By recognizing individuals, organizations, and companies for their volunteerism and socially responsible practices, we are hoping to not only bring attention to great programs, but are working with community minded leaders to make the spirit of communitas an essential element of every business. We are honored to place Kerry & Melinda Kirby on the global stage to highlight their dedication in uplifting families and communities." "We are deeply touched that our efforts are being acknowledged and feel truly honored to receive this highly-acclaimed award, added Melinda M. Kirby. "As our world continues to unveil, we have an array of challenges to overcome, from social inequity, caring for our most vulnerable population, to bridging educational gaps for our next generation. Kerry and I will continue to use our platform to give a voice to those that are often not heard." Kerry and Melinda Kirby are accomplished entrepreneurs, who are highly recognized for their philanthropic initiatives throughout the New Orleans area and beyond, supporting an array of charitable causes with a focus on accelerating progress for people. They are the founders of 365 Connect, the leading provider of award-winning marketing, leasing, and resident service platforms for the multifamily housing industry.

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Amtrak Celebrates 50 Years with 50% off Fares Travel Across America on Amtrak for $50 or Less Per Segment

WASHINGTON, April 28:Amtrak is celebrating a half a century of moving America where it wants to go. The 50th Anniversary Sale offers sale fares at 50% off, with a maximum of $50 per segment, available on coach class for routes all across the country, as well as Acela Business Class. Sale fares are available at amtrak.com/50th-anniversary-sale, this offer is valid between April 28 – May 5, for future travel between June 2 and Nov. 13, 2021, for one-way coach and Acela Business Class only. "Since launching service in 1971, Amtrak has been continuously driving towards the future – setting ambitious sustainability goals, rolling out sleek new locomotives and extending access to new communities," said Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn. "To celebrate our 50th Anniversary and to welcome travelers back to Amtrak, we are offering deeply discounted fares of $50 or less per segment across our network for travel throughout the summer and fall." During this promotion, travel is available for as low as: Route Fare Cities Fare New York – Miami $50 Washington, D.C. – Chicago $50 Lorton, Va. – Sanford, Fla. $50 Los Angeles – Seattle $50 New York – Washington, D.C Acela – $50 NER- $30 Philadelphia – New York Acela - $41 NER- $19 New York – Boston Acela – $49 NER - $30 Washington, D.C. – Philadelphia Acela – $46 NER - $19 Portland, Ore. – Seattle $18 Boston – Portland, Maine $15 Emeryville, Calif. – Sacramento, Calif. $15 Chicago – East Lansing, Mich. $15 *NER – Northeast Regional Service To simplify and safeguard the travel experience, several cleaning, contact-free and convenience measures have been implemented into every part of the customer journey, including: When searching for travel, customers will see the percentage of seats sold that adjusts next to each route as passengers make reservations. This will give customers the opportunity to book a train that is less crowded. If capacity exceeds comfort levels, customers can change their ticket without incurring a fee. There are also no middle seats, making the ride more relaxing and spacious. All trains are equipped with onboard filtration systems with a fresh air exchange rate every 4-5 minutes. Per federal law and Amtrak policy, all customers and employees must wear a face mask or covering that fully covers the entire mouth and nose, fits snugly against the side of the face, and secures under the chin at all times while onboard and in stations. For more information, visit: amtrak.com/coronavirus. Customers should not travel when experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or when they meet public health criteria for quarantine. Sale prices are valid on all routes except Pennsylvanian and Keystone Service (between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh only), Pacific Surfliner, New Haven-Springfield Shuttle and 7000-8999 thruway connecting services. This offer is valid for one-way coach and Acela Business Class adult fares only; no upgrades permitted. This offer is not combinable with any other discount offer. Space is limited and may not be available on all trains at all times. Other terms and conditions apply. About Amtrak® For 50 years, Amtrak has connected America and transformed transportation by modernizing train travel and building for the future. Amtrak will continue to play an important role in the national transportation network for the next 50 years and beyond by operating a safe, environmentally efficient and fiscally responsible business by providing travelers with an experience that sets a new standard. Book travel, check train status, access your eTicket and more through the Amtrak app. Learn more at Amtrak.com and connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.