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Remembering the Legacy of Gleda M. Estes: A Pioneer in Model Rocketry and its Educational Opportunities

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Gleda passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024 at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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  • Gleda passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024 at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.
  • Gleda Kane was born on March 4, 1932 to Lester and Anna Belle Kane in a farming community near Clarinda, Iowa.
  • It was in chemistry class at Central that Gleda met her husband, Vernon Estes.
  • As a co-founder of Estes Industries, Gleda was Vern’s primary support and partner in their new business venture into the space-age hobby of model rocketry.

Boss Radio 66’s Tom Hanks and Debbie Daughtry Reveal Their Favorite 60s Tracks to Celebrate the Station’s One-Year Anniversary on TuneIn

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

To celebrate, the team behind the eclectic 60s music station, Tom Hanks and Producer Debbie Daughtry, revealed their favorite songs from thousands of music tracks in the station library.

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  • To celebrate, the team behind the eclectic 60s music station, Tom Hanks and Producer Debbie Daughtry, revealed their favorite songs from thousands of music tracks in the station library.
  • Launched on TuneIn in March 2023, Boss Radio 66 was founded by Brooklyn Radio Producer Debbie Daughtry as an homage to the 1960s ‘Boss Radio’ format.
  • Huge congratulations to Debbie and Tom on the first anniversary of Boss Radio 66 on TuneIn.
  • To hear more from Daughtry and Hanks, listeners should also check out ‘ Country A-Go-Go ’ on TuneIn.

Just 3 in 10 Americans aspire to the C-suite, according to new Empower research

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. , Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Who wants to be the boss? Just 3 in 10 Americans* say they aspire to a C-suite role, according to new research from Empower, a leader in financial planning,1 investing, and advice, with Millennials showing the highest interest in becoming a top executive (39%). In fact, 31% of people don't want their job description to change – even if it means sacrificing a promotion or raise.

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  • Just 3 in 10 Americans* say they aspire to a C-suite role, according to new research from Empower , a leader in financial planning,1 investing, and advice, with Millennials showing the highest interest in becoming a top executive (39%).
  • In fact, 31% of people don't want their job description to change – even if it means sacrificing a promotion or raise.
  • Still, many are stressed about working with an incompetent manager (24%) or colleagues (26%).
  • The Empower "Who's the Boss" study is based on online survey responses from 1,117 Americans ages 18+ fielded by Morning Consult from January 3-4, 2024.

SoFi and Tidal Announce Upcoming Changes to SoFi ETF Lineup

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Friday, February 9, 2024

CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Tidal ETF Trust has agreed to the liquidation and closure of the SoFi Weekly Income ETF (NYSE: TGIF), SoFi Weekly Dividend ETF (NYSE: WKLY), SoFi Smart Energy ETF (NYSE: ENRG), SoFi Be Your Own Boss ETF (NASDAQ: BYOB), and SoFi Web 3 ETF (NASDAQ: TWEB) (the “Funds”), based on the recommendation of the Funds’ investment adviser, Tidal Investments LLC, a Tidal Financial Group company and SoFi Finance, Inc., the Funds’ Sponsor.

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  • CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of Tidal ETF Trust has agreed to the liquidation and closure of the SoFi Weekly Income ETF (NYSE: TGIF), SoFi Weekly Dividend ETF (NYSE: WKLY), SoFi Smart Energy ETF (NYSE: ENRG), SoFi Be Your Own Boss ETF (NASDAQ: BYOB), and SoFi Web 3 ETF (NASDAQ: TWEB) (the “Funds”), based on the recommendation of the Funds’ investment adviser, Tidal Investments LLC, a Tidal Financial Group company and SoFi Finance, Inc., the Funds’ Sponsor.
  • The Board of Trustees concluded that liquidating and closing the Funds would be in the best interest of each Fund and its shareholders.
  • Shareholders may sell their holdings in the Funds prior to the Closing Date and customary brokerage charges may apply to these transactions.
  • Please visit https://www.sofi.com/invest/etfs/ to see SoFi’s ETF line up and other investment options.

Wemade: MIR4 Presents the Clan Expedition and Clan Challenge Highest Stage Update

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Wemade updated the highest stages of “Clan Expedition” and “Clan Challenge” to Stage 10 and Stage 8 respectively on December 12 for its blockbuster MMORPG MIR4.

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  • Wemade updated the highest stages of “Clan Expedition” and “Clan Challenge” to Stage 10 and Stage 8 respectively on December 12 for its blockbuster MMORPG MIR4.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212201524/en/
    MIR4 updates the highest stages of “Clan Expedition” and “Clan Challenge” on December 12 (Graphic: Wemade)
    “Clan Expedition” and “Clan Challenge” are collaboration contents enjoyed by up to 50 clan members.
  • In welcoming the winter, MIR4 launched two Check-in Events.
  • Generous New Year events, namely the Exchange Shop event and Enhancement event, will start on Tuesday, December 26.

Bottoms Up! Colossal Announces Voting is Open for Bar Boss 2023

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Friday, December 8, 2023

PHOENIX, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colossal, known as the global leader in fundraising for charities through online competitions, is thrilled to announce that voting is officially open to crown the first-ever Bar Boss. The online competition is searching for a bartender with flair to take the inaugural title, win $10,000, and be featured on the cover of Bartender Magazine, all while supporting Kind Campaign — an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that brings awareness and healing to the adverse and lasting effects of girl-against-girl bullying.

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  • Bar Boss is a fundraising campaign powered by Colossal that will benefit the Kind Campaign.
  • PHOENIX, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colossal , known as the global leader in fundraising for charities through online competitions, is thrilled to announce that voting is officially open to crown the first-ever Bar Boss.
  • The first-ever title of Bar Boss, also known as the People's Choice, comes with the aforementioned prize package and a feature in the pages of Bartender Magazine.
  • Colossal CEO Mary Hagen stated, "Our partnership with Dos Hombres and Kind Campaign is a momentous achievement in our mission to make a colossal impact on the lives of human beings.

Ninety Raises $35M Led by Blue Cloud Ventures to Develop Tools to Help SMB Leaders Transition to the New Era of Work

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

PARK CITY, Utah, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninety, the leading all-in-one cloud-based platform supporting many of the world's leading Business Operating Systems (BOSs), today announced that the company has raised a $35 million Series B round of funding, led by Blue Cloud Ventures with participation from Catalyst Investors and existing investor Insight Partners.

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  • Valuing the company at over $200 million, this new round of investment will be used to provide impactful enhancements to what has already become an industry-leading platform.
  • "It is incredibly exciting to see a platform unleash the potential of small businesses and entrepreneurs," said Blue Cloud Ventures Principal, Eric Guardiola.
  • "The opportunity to join Ninety in reshaping the way work is done — locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally — is extremely compelling for us.
  • Fueled by the increased demand for tools that make it easier for teams to successfully work from anywhere, Ninety has experienced over 80% year-over-year growth since the company was launched.

Zillow Group to acquire Follow Up Boss, an industry leader in customer relationship management

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SEATTLE, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Follow Up Boss, a customer relationship management (CRM) system for real estate professionals. Follow Up Boss gives teams and agents a central hub to stay organized, engage customers, close deals and grow their production. As part of Zillow Group, Follow Up Boss will be able to invest further in improving its product offerings, helping their clients deliver the best possible customer experience while supercharging their businesses.

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  • As part of Zillow Group, Follow Up Boss will be able to invest further in improving its product offerings, helping their clients deliver the best possible customer experience while supercharging their businesses.
  • "Follow Up Boss is beloved by agents across the industry, including many Zillow Premier Agent partners and ShowingTime+ clients.
  • Security and customer data privacy are a top priority for both Zillow Group and Follow Up Boss, and both companies have robust processes to secure customer data.
  • Follow Up Boss has approximately 100 full-time employees who will join Zillow Group once the acquisition closes, including co-founders Dan Corkill and Tom Markov.

Mackenzie Limited Partners with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to Announce a Winning Match: Ted Lasso(TM) Ice Creams to Pair with "Biscuits with the Boss" Shortbreads

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Discovery Global Consumer Products, is thrilled to announce a winning match: four Ted Lasso-inspired, small-batch ice cream flavors to pair with their popular "Biscuits with the Boss" shortbreads.

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  • Discovery Global Consumer Products, is thrilled to announce a winning match: four Ted Lasso-inspired, small-batch ice cream flavors to pair with their popular "Biscuits with the Boss" shortbreads.
  • As fans of the show recall, Coach Lasso was known to say "Ice cream is the best… Never disappoints."
  • Now you can enjoy creamy-rich ice cream along with shortbreads worthy of Ted's boss, Rebecca herself.
  • "Our Ted Lasso ice cream collection is more than just dessert," said Mackenzie Limited President, Laura McManus.

Florist and Business Educator Althea Wiles Shares Boss's Day Flower Ideas and Tips to Boost Sales for Florists

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As Boss's Day approaches, Althea Wiles, renowned florist and founder of Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio and J Althea Creative, offers creative flower ideas and valuable business insights to florists looking to enhance their sales during this special occasion. With her expertise in designing unique floral arrangements and nurturing flourishing businesses, Wiles presents an innovative concept - gifting bosses a personalized business logo made entirely out of flowers.

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  • Florist business educator, consultant, and floral designer, Althea Wiles with J Althea Creative and Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio, continues to provide business ideas for florists as well as unique offerings through her own floral studio.
  • FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As Boss's Day approaches, Althea Wiles, renowned florist and founder of Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio and J Althea Creative , offers creative flower ideas and valuable business insights to florists looking to enhance their sales during this special occasion.
  • According to Wiles, one exciting concept for this year's Boss's Day is surprising bosses with a bespoke business logo crafted using vibrant and fragrant blooms.
  • For additional insights and inspiration, interested florists can connect with Althea Wiles through her florist consulting website at www.jaltheacreative.com or on her social media channels @jaltheacreative .