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Kohler Debuts "Stone Flow" and Rock.01 by Daniel Arsham at Design Miami/ 2021

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

KOHLER, Wis., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kohler, a leading global kitchen and bath brand, showcases its long-standing innovation and design leadership through a custom-created installation by New York-based artist Daniel Arsham , entitled "Stone Flow" at Design Miami/ 2021.

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  • KOHLER, Wis., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kohler, a leading global kitchen and bath brand, showcases its long-standing innovation and design leadership through a custom-created installation by New York-based artist Daniel Arsham , entitled "Stone Flow" at Design Miami/ 2021.
  • Stone Flow explores the KOHLER x Arsham collaboration's experimental phase and uses giant rocks to emulate the design of the innovative sink, Rock.01.
  • With a series of stone-like objects and forms, Arsham unveils a further exploration of his design process, which plays with organic forms found in nature.
  • Within Design Miami/ 2021 Kohler presents a Design Talk , "Design in the Now: How technology and craft meet the cultural moment" on Thursday, Dec. 2 with Daniel Arsham, artist-designer; Marc Benda, Cofounder Friedman Benda; David Kohler, President and CEO Kohler; and Samuel Ross, artist-designer and moderated by Wava Carpenter, Curatorial Director Design Miami.

As One MGE Solar Project Begins Delivering Clean Energy to Customers, Another Marks a Milestone

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Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is highlighting two significant solar energy milestones for the company this month.

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  • Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is highlighting two significant solar energy milestones for the company this month.
  • The first phase of the Badger Hollow Solar Farm is now online and delivering locally generated, sustainable energy to the electric grid.
  • "This is a great addition to our generation mix, along with the Two Creeks Solar project.
  • MGE continues to transition its energy supply to cleaner sources, with the anticipated addition of nearly 400 megawatts (MW) of wind, solar and battery storage between 2015 and 2024.

Natural Capital Partners Certifies 4imprint as a CarbonNeutral® Company

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

A company must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero over a 12-month period to be certified a CarbonNeutral company.

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  • A company must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero over a 12-month period to be certified a CarbonNeutral company.
  • Earlier this year, 4imprint partnered with Natural Capital Partners, the leading experts on carbon neutrality and climate finance.
  • 4imprint CarbonNeutral company certification is in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol , the leading global framework for carbon neutrality.
  • The CarbonNeutral Protocol was created and is managed by Natural Capital Partners.

Kohler Debuts "Stone Flow" and Rock.01 by Daniel Arsham at Design Miami/ 2021

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

KOHLER, Wis., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kohler, a leading global kitchen and bath brand, showcases its long-standing innovation and design leadership through a custom-created installation by New York-based artist Daniel Arsham , entitled "Stone Flow" at Design Miami/ 2021.

Key Points: 
  • KOHLER, Wis., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kohler, a leading global kitchen and bath brand, showcases its long-standing innovation and design leadership through a custom-created installation by New York-based artist Daniel Arsham , entitled "Stone Flow" at Design Miami/ 2021.
  • Stone Flow explores the KOHLER x Arsham collaboration's experimental phase and uses giant rocks to emulate the design of the innovative sink, Rock.01.
  • With a series of stone-like objects and forms, Arsham unveils a further exploration of his design process, which plays with organic forms found in nature.
  • Within Design Miami/ 2021 Kohler presents a Design Talk , "Design in the Now: How technology and craft meet the cultural moment" on Thursday, Dec. 2 with Daniel Arsham, artist-designer; Marc Benda, Cofounder Friedman Benda; David Kohler, President and CEO Kohler; and Samuel Ross, artist-designer and moderated by Wava Carpenter, Curatorial Director Design Miami.

Powerful Partnership: Batteries Plus Donates 114,000 Batteries to Toys for Tots

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Through a generous donation of 114,000 AA and AAA batteries, Toys for Tots will be able to provide complete toys to children in need this holiday season.

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  • Through a generous donation of 114,000 AA and AAA batteries, Toys for Tots will be able to provide complete toys to children in need this holiday season.
  • "At Batteries Plus we have remained focused on our mission to be deeply-rooted part of the communities in which we serve," said Scott Williams, CEO of Batteries Plus.
  • Toys for Tots will not distribute incomplete toys, and the organization considers a toy without the required batteries to be just that.
  • The benefit of Batteries Plus and Duracell's donation is twofold: it makes any incomplete toys whole and allows Toys for Tots to use available dollars to purchase more toys versus batteries.

Public Allies Receives $10M From MacKenzie Scott And Dan Jewett

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

As a well-established leader actively advancing racial equity in America, Public Allies's approach is unique for its attention to both individuals and institutions.

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  • As a well-established leader actively advancing racial equity in America, Public Allies's approach is unique for its attention to both individuals and institutions.
  • They continue to launch 700 Allies annually into the social change sector through their signature AmeriCorps apprenticeship program.
  • "An equitable future requires a fundamental rethinking of leadership," says Jenise Terrell, Vice President of Programs, Public Allies.
  • Public Allies is a 501c3 national nonprofit committed to advancing social justice and racial equity by engaging and activating the leadership of all people.

Navy Federal Members Now Have Access to Liberty Mutual Auto & Home Insurance Savings Through TruStage Partnership

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

MADISON, Wis., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Navy Federal Credit Union and TruStage Auto and Home Insurance Program announced today a partnership that offers access to savings on auto and home insurance to the credit union's members.

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  • MADISON, Wis., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Navy Federal Credit Union and TruStage Auto and Home Insurance Program announced today a partnership that offers access to savings on auto and home insurance to the credit union's members.
  • The partnership makes Liberty Mutual Insurance available to Navy Federal members.
  • Navy Federal's members will have access to several discounts, including special savings just for being credit union members.
  • TruStage has partnered with Liberty Mutual for more than 20 years to make preferred pricing on auto and home insurance available to credit union members.

World Leaders Collaborate on Movement of Joy

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

MENASHA, Wis., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The World Council of JOY hosts The Global Joy Symposium.

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  • MENASHA, Wis., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The World Council of JOY hosts The Global Joy Symposium.
  • Scientists, Executives, Coaches, Educators, and Professionals who support the global expansion of betterment in the world gather virtually December 2021.
  • These last few years have brought many in the world to the edge of despair.
  • JOYELY believes that everyone would benefit from implementing a Chair of Joy practice into their daily lives.

Does Crop Insurance Participation Affect Cover Crop Adoption?

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The Build Back Better Act proposed by the Biden administration contains language specifically aimed at encouraging adoption of cover crops by farmers.

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  • The Build Back Better Act proposed by the Biden administration contains language specifically aimed at encouraging adoption of cover crops by farmers.
  • In the new article " Crop insurance participation and cover crop use: Evidence from Indiana countylevel data " published in the Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, Lawson Connor from Louisiana State University, Roderick Rejesus from North Carolina State University and Mahmut Yasar from the University of Texas at Arlington, find out if crop insurance participation affect cover crop adoption.
  • Connor says, "Our results suggest that crop insurance reduces cover crop use but the impact is economically small.
  • Efforts to reduce the impact of crop insurance on cover crop adoption are likely to only generate a minor immediate increase in cover crop usage."

Infosec Institute Launches Free Holiday-Themed Resources to Help Organizations and Employees Stay Cyber-Safe

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

MADISON, Wis., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Infosec Institute, the leading cybersecurity education provider, today announced free cyber education resources and special offers to help organizations and employees stay cyber-safe during the holiday season and beyond.

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  • MADISON, Wis., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Infosec Institute, the leading cybersecurity education provider, today announced free cyber education resources and special offers to help organizations and employees stay cyber-safe during the holiday season and beyond.
  • These complimentary resources feature Infosec's award-winning security education content hosted in Infosec IQ and Infosec Skills.
  • Infosec IQ security awareness and training empowers employees with the knowledge and skills to stay cyber secure at work and home with over 2,000 awareness and training resources.
  • Follow Infosec on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram and Infosec's Resources Blog for the latest news, or visit infosecinstitute.com for more information.