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WHITE MOUNTAIN AND CLIFFS SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH ICONIC FOOTWEAR INC.

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WHITE MOUNTAIN AND CLIFFS, the footwear brands dedicated to offering classic styles with a focus on comfort at an accessible price point, today announced they have signed a new licensing agreement for the distribution of slippers, sandals, flip flops, aqua socks and water shoes for women's, men's and kids. White Mountain and Cliffs have partnered with Iconic Footwear Inc., an industry-leading wholesale fashion footwear company specializing in providing up-to-date trends, while ensuring the highest quality, at competitive pricing. 

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  • White Mountain and Cliffs have partnered with Iconic Footwear Inc., an industry-leading wholesale fashion footwear company specializing in providing up-to-date trends, while ensuring the highest quality, at competitive pricing.
  • This new collection of slippers, sandals and flip flops marks White Mountain and Cliffs' first foray into new product categories beyond women's footwear.
  • "Iconic Footwear is excited to incorporate White Mountain and Cliffs into our diverse portfolio of licensed brands.
  • With decades of experience, our design, product development and logistics teams will further expand White Mountain and Cliffs global reach in the footwear industry" said Mayer Lati, CEO of Iconic Footwear.

Canadian Franchise Association Announces Winners of the 2023 Awards of Excellence in Franchising

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

To reflect this diversity and to ensure participating franchise systems are being rated against their peers, the CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising program includes seven categories and two Grand Prizes.

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  • To reflect this diversity and to ensure participating franchise systems are being rated against their peers, the CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising program includes seven categories and two Grand Prizes.
  • Considered the pinnacle of franchise achievement in Canada, the CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising are given annually to franchise systems that have demonstrated superior franchise relations, leadership, training, and communications.
  • “The CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising acknowledges the top achievers in the Canadian franchising industry.
  • The 2023 CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising winners are:
    Traditional Franchises: Inspiration Learning Center – Tutoring and Private School | Non-Traditional Franchises: EverLine Coatings and Services

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Has Donated More Than $425,000 to Convoy of Hope

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, MO, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK began supporting Convoy of Hope after Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017, and has been a consistent partner since 2018.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, MO, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK began supporting Convoy of Hope after Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017, and has been a consistent partner since 2018.
  • Recently, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK donated a gift of nearly $50,000 to Convoy of Hope.
  • TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is a national, full-service moving company that offers customers comprehensive home and business relocation, packing and unpacking, and junk removal services.
  • We look forward to continuing this great partnership.”
    Convoy of Hope is grateful to work alongside partners like TWO MEN AND A TRUCK to continue Convoy’s driving passion to feed the world.

Who is more likely to struggle with jealousy, men or women? - New study digs deep into gender differences in insecurity and trust issues

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Saturday, February 11, 2023

MONTREAL, Feb. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Imagine being forced to undergo a lie detector test every time you come home more than 15 minutes late. Or not being allowed to look at members of the opposite sex in any shape or form, including pictures in a magazine. These are just some of the extreme actions taken by the aptly named - and yes, very real person - known as "Britain's Most Jealous Woman." So how jealous is the "normal" average person? A study by researchers at PsychTests finds out.

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  • > 24% of women believe that men are unable to resist the temptation to cheat, while 14% of men believe that women cannot fight the urge.
  • > 62% of women and 70% of men believe their partner will remain faithful for the entirety of the relationship.
  • > 15% of women and 13% of men don't like it when their partner has a night out with friends.
  • > 11% of women and 12% of men would be jealous and upset if their partner had an erotic dream about a celebrity.

Novo Nordisk announces FDA approval of label update for Rybelsus® (semaglutide) allowing use as a first-line option for adults with type 2 diabetes

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Friday, January 13, 2023

This update removes a previous limitation of use that stated the medication should not be used as the initial therapy for treating patients with type 2 diabetes.

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  • This update removes a previous limitation of use that stated the medication should not be used as the initial therapy for treating patients with type 2 diabetes.
  • "By taking Rybelsus® first, people with type 2 diabetes, in conjunction with their care teams, are now able to utilize this medicine early in their diabetes treatment journeys."
  • Novo Nordisk works with health insurance providers to ensure broad insurance coverage and patient access to Rybelsus®.
  • Eligible, commercially insured patients may pay as little as $10 for a one- to three-month prescription of this medicine.

The Female Fear of Being Flawed - Study looks at gender differences in the desire to be perfect

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Saturday, December 3, 2022

MONTREAL, Canada, Dec. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Steve Jobs had it. Martha Stewart has it. So do many athletes and workaholics…an obsession with being perfect. Extreme perfectionists are not just pedantic or doggedly determined to do their best, they are absolutely terrified of being seen as a failure, as incompetent, or flawed. They are unreasonably concerned about making mistakes, which in turn compels them to spend an inordinate amount of time and effort on perfecting something that just never seems to come out right. While both men and women adopt these unhealthy tendencies, women have a higher propensity to become obsessive perfectionists.

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  • Extreme perfectionists are not just pedantic or doggedly determined to do their best, they are absolutely terrified of being seen as a failure, as incompetent, or flawed.
  • While both men and women adopt these unhealthy tendencies, women have a higher propensity to become obsessive perfectionists.
  • > 48% of women and 42% of men believe that they need to be in perfect physical shape in order to be considered attractive.
  • "Fear is always at the root of perfectionism - the fear of rejection, of being ridiculed, or of being judged as not good enough.

Black Men Vote Launches Initiative to Add One Million Black Men to Voter Registration Rolls

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Men Vote (BMV), a 501c3 organization focused on providing nonpartisan voter education to Black men in America, announced the launch of a national initiative aimed at registering ONE MILLION BLACK MEN to vote before November 2024. The new Initiative, entitled the "Strength in Numbers" program, was announced during the Strength in Numbers Leadership Summit convened in Washington, DC, during the recent Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference.

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  • Strength in Numbers Initiative will begin a historic, nationwide push to register Black men
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Men Vote (BMV),a501c3 organization focused on providing nonpartisan voter education to Black men in America, announced the launch of a national initiative aimed at registering ONE MILLION BLACK MEN to vote before November 2024.
  • "For years, Black Men Vote has been on the ground engaging with and empowering Black communities in general and Black men specifically, helping them exercise their right to vote," said Black Men Vote Boardmember Joe Paul.
  • Registering One Million Black Men to vote has the potential to change the electoral landscape locally, on a state level, and nationally.
  • Our goal is to be in every community across America, andbyNovemberof 2024, the voter rolls will include ONE MILLION NEW BLACK MEN."

THE 100 BLACK MEN OF THE TWIN CITIES AND THE WOMEN PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCE THE 2022 WOMEN OF COLOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS HONORING MINNEAPOLIS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS LEADING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES

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Monday, October 17, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 100 Black Men of the Twin Cities Chapter, in partnership with the Women Presidents Organization (WPO), are proud to announce the 2022 Women of Color Achievement Awards.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 100 Black Men of the Twin Cities Chapter, in partnership with the Women Presidents Organization (WPO), are proud to announce the 2022 Women of Color Achievement Awards.
  • "The 2022 Women of Color Achievement Awards continues a longstanding tradition between WPO and 100 Black Men to identify and celebrate influential local women leaders.
  • The following women will be honored:
    "We are honored to sponsor the 2022 Women of Color Achievement Awards alongside WPO and 100 Black Men," said Thelma Ferguson, Vice Chair, JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking.
  • ABOUT THE 100 BLACK MEN OF THE TWIN CITIES, INC.
    100 Black Men of the Twin Cities, Inc. (The 100) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, youth development organization based in Minneapolis-St. Paul.

October Is Fire Prevention Month – ServiceMaster Restore, Local Fire Fighters Install Free Smoke Alarms in Communities Nationwide

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Monday, October 3, 2022

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month in October, ServiceMaster Restore franchises nationwide are partnering with local fire departments to provide and install smoke alarms to homes that need them.

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  • In recognition of Fire Prevention Month in October, ServiceMaster Restore franchises nationwide are partnering with local fire departments to provide and install smoke alarms to homes that need them.
  • Death and injury from house fires are largely preventable if there are working smoke alarms in place.
  • ServiceMaster Restore franchises will work with local fire departments to identify homes in need of smoke alarms.
  • Each local franchise will donate the fire alarms needed and together with local fire fighters, provide installation free of charge.

New Announcements for Elvis Week 2022 Celebrating the Life, Music and Legacy of Elvis on the 45th Anniversary of his Passing

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The historic celebration marks the 45th anniversary of Elvis passing, and Graceland is preparing for the largest gathering of Elvis fans and friends in years.

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  • The historic celebration marks the 45th anniversary of Elvis passing, and Graceland is preparing for the largest gathering of Elvis fans and friends in years.
  • Taking place August 9-17, Elvis Week is an annual, multi-day gathering celebrating Elvis life and legacy.
  • Joining the Elvis Week 2022 line-up are:
    PAT BOONE, singer, composer, actor and writer, was a friend of Elvis Presley.
  • For those who cant make it to Memphis for Elvis Week this year, Graceland is offering VIRTUAL ELVIS WEEK 2022 live from Graceland on August 9-16.