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PCByte Reports The Global Rise of Female Gamers

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Sunday, July 11, 2021
Video game culture, Nerd culture, Gender and video games, Gamer, Gaming, Stereotypes, Cultures, Culture, Humans, Women and video games

PCByte says this shift in demographics isn't unique to Australia, with female gamers on the rise throughout the world in both a casual and professional capacity.

Key Points: 
  • PCByte says this shift in demographics isn't unique to Australia, with female gamers on the rise throughout the world in both a casual and professional capacity.
  • PCByte highlighted that one of the most interesting sub-segments of female gamers is mothers.
  • Female streamers are also another fast-growing gaming segment, and like professional female gamers, they encourage more female activity in the industry.
  • PCByte says female gamers have demonstrated their willingness to spend big on hardware to have the best gaming laptop .

Zume Hires CPG and Supply Chain Veterans from PepsiCo, Estee Lauder, and Verizon to Meet Global Demand for Sustainable Packaging Solutions

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Manufacturing, Zume, Selvam, Plastic pollution, Humans

Kumar Selvam joins Zume as Vice President, Supply Chain and is responsible for leading the development and improvement of the companys corporate supply chain with a particular focus on talent, processes, and systems.

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  • Kumar Selvam joins Zume as Vice President, Supply Chain and is responsible for leading the development and improvement of the companys corporate supply chain with a particular focus on talent, processes, and systems.
  • Selvam will concentrate on improving overall service levels with Zumes customer base, and strengthening relationships with key supply partners.
  • "I am excited to bring my knowledge, experience, and collaborative spirit to Zume," says Kumar Selvam, Vice President, Supply Chain of Zume.
  • To see how Zume works, go to: youtube.com/watch?v=IBWuRU_OpOE
    Founded in 2015, Zume is actively reducing the worlds plastic waste with economically viable substitutes for plastic packaging.

Homelessness is a Healthcare Issue: New Medical Group Will Treat Southern California Homeless Seniors

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Seniors, Practice Management, Managed care, Medical Supplies, General Health, Health, Consumer, Other Health, Ageing, Homeless people, Homelessness and Aging, Homelessness, SCAN Health Plan, Residential buildings, Humans, Academic disciplines, Homelessness in the United States

The new medical group will serve SCAN Health Plan members as well as members of other health plans.

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  • The new medical group will serve SCAN Health Plan members as well as members of other health plans.
  • Homelessness among older adults is a healthcare tragedy unfolding on the streets of our communities every night, said Dr. Sachin Jain, president and CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan.
  • Oftentimes, healthcare problems cause homelessness and homelessness can exacerbate healthcare problems and make it harder for people to get back on their feet.
  • In a recent article in Forbes , Dr. Jain defined homelessness as a healthcare problem and laid out his vision for a new medical group dedicated to providing comprehensive care to homeless adults.

Michelson 20MM Foundation Promotes Access to Quality Postsecondary Educational Programming for Incarcerated Populations

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Gary K. Michelson, Medtronic, Michelson, Humans, Economy of the United States

The guidebook was developed thanks to a Michelson 20MM Foundation Spark Grant to support corrections officials with the establishment and implementation of higher education in prison programming.

Key Points: 
  • The guidebook was developed thanks to a Michelson 20MM Foundation Spark Grant to support corrections officials with the establishment and implementation of higher education in prison programming.
  • The new RAND guidebook forms part of Michelson 20MM's Smart Justice Initiative, which creates innovative pathways to educational attainment, employment, and economic opportunity for system-impacted communities and people.
  • Meanwhile, two-thirds of jobs require some level of college education," said Dr. Gary K. Michelson, founder and co-chair of the Michelson 20MM Foundation.
  • Michelson 20MM is a private, nonprofit foundation seeking to accelerate progress towards a more just world through grantmaking, operating programs, and impact investing.

Tesla Q2 2021 Vehicle Production & Deliveries

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Technology, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, General Automotive, Other Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Alternative energy, Energy, Eccentrics, Nikola Tesla, Wireless energy transfer, Financial result, Engineers, Nationality, Humans

Our net income and cash flow results will be announced along with the rest of our financial performance when we announce Q2 earnings.

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  • Our net income and cash flow results will be announced along with the rest of our financial performance when we announce Q2 earnings.
  • Our delivery count should be viewed as slightly conservative, as we only count a car as delivered if it is transferred to the customer and all paperwork is correct.
  • Final numbers could vary by up to 0.5% or more.
  • Tesla vehicle deliveries represent only one measure of the companys financial performance and should not be relied on as an indicator of quarterly financial results, which depend on a variety of factors, including the cost of sales, foreign exchange movements and mix of directly leased vehicles.

Fort Dupont Ice Arena Announces New Chairman

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Other Sports, Sports, Hockey, Dupont Park, DuPont, DuPont, Science and technology in the United States, Economy of the United States, Humans

The Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena today announced the appointment of a new Chairman of the Board and additional Directors.

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  • The Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena today announced the appointment of a new Chairman of the Board and additional Directors.
  • Incoming Chairman Murry N. Gunty, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. , brings rink ownership, operating expertise and extensive hockey experience and resources to Fort Dupont.
  • Gunty is local to Washington and has three children, two of whom skated for high school teams that called Fort Dupont home ice.
  • The Washington Capitals and Monumental Sports and Entertainment Foundation have been long-time partners to Fort Dupont Ice Arena and the Fort Dupont Cannons.

kathy ireland® Worldwide partners with AERAS

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Kathy Ireland, Kathy, Sanitization, Shopping cart, Actors, California, Humans

The newest product in AERAS' integrated offerings, the AERAS-Micro by kathy ireland, is perfect for sanitizing grocery cart handles, gas station pumps and door handles.

Key Points: 
  • The newest product in AERAS' integrated offerings, the AERAS-Micro by kathy ireland, is perfect for sanitizing grocery cart handles, gas station pumps and door handles.
  • "We're excited to partner with kathy ireland Worldwide and their massive business network on such a sleek and savvy item that lets customers have sanitization at their fingertips."
  • "We are delighted to collaborate with AERAS, because they are such an innovative company," says Kathy Ireland, Chair, CEO and Chief Designer of kathy ireland Worldwide.
  • It means a great deal for our growing company to be able to integrate and benefit from the global respect of the kathy ireland Worldwide brand and its Chair, Kathy, personally," said Jim Abel, global director of business development for AERAS.

Guess & Co. Corporation to Lead Revitalization of Rural America

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Articles, Humans, Human geography, Ecology, Rural area, Rural culture, Rural society

Corporation is poised to lead the revitalization of Rural America.

Key Points: 
  • Corporation is poised to lead the revitalization of Rural America.
  • We firmly believe in Rural America and its future, said Jerry D. Guess, chairman, CEO, and president of Guess & Co.
  • Corporation launched a non-profit organization to advocate and support the revitalization of rural communities, the Rural America Revitalization Council, Inc.
  • Corporation is positioned to become the undisputed leader in rural energy, rural health care, rural technology, and rural real estate.

Churchill Stateside Group Closes $30,850,000 USDA Rural Development 538 Loan in North Charleston, South Carolina, the Largest 538 Loan in the Program's History

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Articles, Humans, Human geography, Rural community development, United States Department of Agriculture, Radio 538, Rural area, USDA Rural Development

The capital stack consists of a USDA Rural Development 538 Option 3 Construction Advance Loan and Private Equity.

Key Points: 
  • The capital stack consists of a USDA Rural Development 538 Option 3 Construction Advance Loan and Private Equity.
  • CSG is providing the USDA Rural Development 538 Loan totaling $30,850,000.
  • According to USDA's online data, this is the largest 538 loan in the program's history.
  • It was collaborative and team effort to get this transaction closed successfully through the USDA 538 Loan Program.

Workplace Experience Platform Lane Unveils Virtual Tenant Engagement Service “Lane Perks”

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Perks, Rollout, Surname, Names, Humans

TORONTO, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workplace experience platform Lane today announced the rollout of its new tenant engagement service , Lane Perks.

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  • TORONTO, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workplace experience platform Lane today announced the rollout of its new tenant engagement service , Lane Perks.
  • Professionals today want more from their workplace, and by offering a VIP service that puts money back in their pockets, Lane Perks gives it to them in a unique and valuable way.
  • The rollout of Lane Perks follows Lanes acquisition of eServus in late 2020, whose core platform has been updated and rebranded under the name Lane Perks.
  • Im proud to be a part of the evolution from eServus to Lane Perks, notes eServus CEO and Founder Kirk Layton.