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Sasquatch and Stitch Releases Handmade Dog Bandanas to Celebrate National Slobber Appreciation Day

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Monday, November 15, 2021

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In observance of National Slobber Appreciation Day, Sasquatch and Stitch launches their line of bespoke hand-stitched dog bandanas with 10% of all proceeds donated to conservation, beginning Nov. 16, 2021, and continuing through Dec. 31, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In observance of National Slobber Appreciation Day, Sasquatch and Stitch launches their line of bespoke hand-stitched dog bandanas with 10% of all proceeds donated to conservation, beginning Nov. 16, 2021, and continuing through Dec. 31, 2021.
  • The handmade dog bandanas depict some of the most scenic places in California, such as Yosemite and Kings Canyon national parks.
  • ABOUT SASQUATCH AND STITCH: Founded in 2021 by artist Erica Diaz, Sasquatch and Stitch is about sharing the beauty of local and national parks while preserving natural habitats.
  • https://sfkingsriver.org
    ABOUT NATIONAL SLOBBER APPRECIATION DAY: November 16 is a day for dog owners to appreciate their dogs slobber without shame.

Employees View Alcohol, Drug Use As Benefit Of Work-From-Home During Pandemic - May Bring Drug Habits Back To Workplace, Sierra Tucson Survey Shows

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Twenty-two percent of employees surveyed said they had participated in a virtual work call while under the influence of marijuana, alcohol or other recreational drugs!

Key Points: 
  • Twenty-two percent of employees surveyed said they had participated in a virtual work call while under the influence of marijuana, alcohol or other recreational drugs!
  • Those are among the stunning findings of the new "Self-Medication Nation: The Numbing of America" survey, commissioned by Arizona-based mental health treatment center Sierra Tucson.
  • "Incredibly, drug use is seen by many employees as an added benefit of working remotely," adds Dr. Chhatwal.
  • About Sierra Tucson: Established in 1983 on a 160-acre campus, Sierra Tucson is an internationally renowned leader in the treatment of addictions, mental/behavioral disorders, and chronic pain.

Alex Wan Wins Atlanta City Council District 6 Race

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Former Atlanta City CouncilmemberAlex Wan, who successfully represented District 6 from 2010-2018, was victorious in his bid to again represent the District.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Former Atlanta City CouncilmemberAlex Wan, who successfully represented District 6 from 2010-2018, was victorious in his bid to again represent the District.
  • Wan was first elected to the City Council District 6 post in 2009 and easily earned a second term in 2013.
  • He is the first Asian American and was the first openly gay man to serve on Atlanta City Council.
  • Atlanta City Council District 6 includes much of intown northeast Atlanta.

¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest Announces 2021 Award Winners

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Cine Youth Fest Awards Show livestreamed on Oct. 24 and hosted by comedian and actor Lorena Russi and activist and educator Jessie Fuentes.

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  • Cine Youth Fest Awards Show livestreamed on Oct. 24 and hosted by comedian and actor Lorena Russi and activist and educator Jessie Fuentes.
  • Cine Youth Fest has exposed young filmmakers to leading Latinx professionals in their fields.
  • Cine Youth Fest, weve been able to create opportunities and connections for a host of bright and promising young filmmakers and artists, said Luis Alejandro Molina, T Cuentas!
  • Cine Youth Fest and to watch the top 20 films from the festival, visit https://cineyouthfest.org/ .

Extensive Copper Trend Highlights Potential for New Discovery at Sierra's B&C Springs-Mildred Property; West-Central Nevada

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

A total of 544 soil geochemical samples were collected from the B&C Springs-Mildred property (see Figures 2-4 ).

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  • A total of 544 soil geochemical samples were collected from the B&C Springs-Mildred property (see Figures 2-4 ).
  • Additional claims were staked by Sierra along this trend, increasing the size of the B&C Springs-Mildred package to 4,607 acres.
  • It also hints at further potential, to the west beneath the shallow overburden of the pediment area (see Figures 4 and 5).
  • The potential appears high for an intrusive-related system along the B&C Springs trend.

CIM Group Announces Completion and Commercial Operation of First 125-Megawatt Phase of Aquamarine Solar Photovoltaic Project at Westlands Solar Park

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

CIM Group announced today that the first 125-megawatt phase of the Aquamarine solar photovoltaic project at Westlands Solar Park (WSP) has reached commercial operation and is fulfilling its energy contract obligations with Valley Clean Energy Alliance and Silicon Valley Power.

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  • CIM Group announced today that the first 125-megawatt phase of the Aquamarine solar photovoltaic project at Westlands Solar Park (WSP) has reached commercial operation and is fulfilling its energy contract obligations with Valley Clean Energy Alliance and Silicon Valley Power.
  • Bringing clean solar power to California from Aquamarine is a major milestone in the realization of the full potential of our 20,000-acre Westlands Solar Park.
  • Achieving commercial operation follows the approval by Pacific Gas & Electric authorizing Cal-ISO to connect Aquamarine to the power grid.
  • Cal-ISO in turn authorized Aquamarine to begin synchronization and start a power generation test project providing power to the grid.

Civis Analytics Raises $30.7 Million in Series B Funding

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Today, Civis offers a unified platform for data teams and executives to collaboratively, efficiently, and effectively find, reach, and engage the people they care about most.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Civis offers a unified platform for data teams and executives to collaboratively, efficiently, and effectively find, reach, and engage the people they care about most.
  • The Series B funding comes on the heels of Civis's best year ever, as the company reported over 60% revenue growth and its first full-year profit in 2020.
  • The Civis Platform is currently FedRAMP in-process -- the latest investment in Civis's robust security and data protection programs.
  • Quotes about the news and testimonials from partners:
    "Every CMO building a serious digital operation should hire Civis," said Eric Schmidt.

GMC Teams up with Marcus Graham Project to Create Pathways for the Next Generation of Diverse Leaders in Media and Marketing

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Monday, September 27, 2021

"General Motors is proud to work with an impactful organization such as the Marcus Graham Project to help create opportunities and pathways for diverse talent in media and marketing, especially those in their early careers," said Tarshena Armstrong, director of diversity marketing and development.

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  • "General Motors is proud to work with an impactful organization such as the Marcus Graham Project to help create opportunities and pathways for diverse talent in media and marketing, especially those in their early careers," said Tarshena Armstrong, director of diversity marketing and development.
  • "It is also serendipitous given that General Motors was my client when the Marcus Graham Project was conceptualized and founded in 2007."
  • Interested applicants should visit the Marcus Graham Project website for more information about this spring's iCR8Boot Camp sponsored by GMC and how to apply.
  • General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac , Baojun and Wuling brands.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Investigates Sierra Income Corporation

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

WeissLaw LLP is investigating whether: (i) Sierra'sboard of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Sierra's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.

Key Points: 
  • WeissLaw LLP is investigating whether: (i) Sierra'sboard of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Sierra's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.
  • WeissLaw LLP has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties.
  • We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases.
  • If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at [email protected]
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Consumers for Dental Choice: Over 50 Groups ask White House to take action against amalgam use by federal agencies

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

"One would suppose that our government agencies would be first in line to implement federal health policy -- but the reverse is true," said Charlie Brown of Consumers for Dental Choice. "Dug-in federal bureaucracies refuse to follow federal health policy!"

Key Points: 
  • A primitive, pre-Civil War pollutant, amalgam is 50% mercury.
  • "The whole life cycle of amalgam adds to cumulative and disproportionate impacts on communities of color," said Nsedu Obot Witherspoon of the Children's Environmental Health Network.
  • "Amalgam use by these government bureaucracies means that military bases, Tribal Lands, and federal prisons become increasingly polluted with toxic mercury," said Pam Miller of the Alaska Community Action on Toxics.
  • The 50+ organizations highly commend the FDA, which also issued Infographics, https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/dental-amalgam-fillings/dental-amalg...
    Tracy Gregoire, Learning Disabilities Association of America, 207-504-2556, [email protected]