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White River Energy Announces Ticker Symbol Change

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

White River Energy Corp (White River) (OTC: WTRV), formerly (OTC: FRTM), today announced that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has approved the companys requested change in its ticker symbol from FRTM to WTRV.

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  • White River Energy Corp (White River) (OTC: WTRV), formerly (OTC: FRTM), today announced that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has approved the companys requested change in its ticker symbol from FRTM to WTRV.
  • White River commenced trading under this new ticker symbol on October 18, 2022.
  • White River is a vertically integrated energy company with oil and gas exploration, production, and drilling operations on over 30,000 cumulative acres of active mineral leases in Louisiana and Mississippi.
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Earnings Up for Q3, Living-Wage Jobs Grow in September, According to Ludwig Institute

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

LISEP issued its monthly True Rate of Unemployment (TRU) for September in conjunction with the quarterly True Weekly Earnings (TWE) report for the third quarter of 2022. TRU is a measure of the functionally unemployed -- the jobless, plus those seeking but unable to secure full-time employment paying above the poverty line. TWE is a measure of median weekly earnings after adjusting for inflation, and differs from the data issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) through inclusion of all members of the workforce, including part-time workers and those actively seeking employment.

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  • LISEP's TWE reports median weekly earnings for Q3 of $920, up from $907 for Q2, even after adjusting for inflation.
  • Those at the high end of the scale, at the 90th percentile, saw inflation-adjusted earnings decrease by 1.2%.
  • This report includes positive news for middle-income earners, according to LISEP chairman Gene Ludwig.
  • The Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP) was created in 2019 by Ludwig and his wife, Dr. Carol Ludwig.

Stagwell (STGW) Digital-First Creative Agency Code and Theory Launches Industry's First Holistic Inclusive Design and Marketing Strategy Discipline

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Code and Theory, a digital-first creative agency within Stagwell, announced today the formation of the industry's first holistic Inclusive Design and Marketing Strategy (ID&M) discipline. In a crowded agency landscape where brands must choose either campaign-focused DEI or social impact marketing agencies, Code and Theory's ID&M applies inclusivity to a digital-first strategy and uses intersectionality to unlock transformational value for brands. Code and Theory's ID&M discipline is the first of its kind from Stagwell.

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  • Nimmo's 14 years of social impact expertise will be applied to existing Code and Theory work streams across the agency, enhancing an already strong set of digital-first deliverables.
  • For Code and Theory, the demand has never been greater as clients are actively seeking insight and expertise in this space.
  • To learn more about Code and Theory's Inclusive Marketing and Design discipline, please visit here .
  • Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology.

Photographer Andy Marcus Elected President of IPC, a UN-NGO

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Photographer Andy Marcus was elected the new president of the International Photographic Council (IPC). He succeeds founder and chairman James L. Chung.

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  • Photographer Andy Marcus was elected the new president of the International Photographic Council.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Photographer Andy Marcus was elected the new president of the International Photographic Council (IPC) .
  • Marcus is a Sigma Pro, one of ProFotos World`s Top Photographers, Lexar Elite Photographer, and a former Canon Explorer of Light.
  • Marcus has received Master of Photography and Craftsmen Photographer degrees from the Professional Photographers of America.

Shaun White Expands Namesake Lifestyle Brand 'Whitespace' with New Apparel and Snowboard Accessories

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Monday, October 17, 2022

PARK CITY, Utah, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaun White, three-time Olympic gold medalist and winner of the most X-Games gold medals in history, builds upon his namesake brand with the addition of premium apparel and gear collections designed for on and off the mountain moments. Developed alongside outdoor retailer Backcountry, Whitespace gear combines White's 30 years of professional riding experience, his unique style, and Backcountry's industry-leading expertise. 

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  • It's really important to me that people who use Whitespace products will get the right product personally tailored to their individual needs.
  • Backcountry's Gearheads are always on call with the knowledge and expertise needed to point you in the right direction.
  • As the exclusive retail partner of Whitespace, Backcountry is proud to partner with Shaun and bring his collection to market."
  • Founded in 2022, Whitespace is an active lifestyle brand created by Olympic gold medalist, Shaun White.

Aurora Announces Unprecedented Fall Product Release Across Adult-Use and Medical Markets

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Starting this month, Aurora patients will have access to the largest-ever selection of products and formats on Aurora Medical.

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  • Starting this month, Aurora patients will have access to the largest-ever selection of products and formats on Aurora Medical.
  • The fall product release is set to roll out to patients on Aurora Medical starting in October, followed by availability in Canadian adult-use retailers, with select products available in certain regions.
  • Aurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry, serving both the medical and consumer markets.
  • Medical cannabis brands include MedReleaf, CanniMed, Aurora and Whistler Medical Marijuana Co. Aurora also has a controlling interest in Bevo Farms , North America's leading supplier of propagated agricultural plants.

PSYC’s Spotlight Media Highlights Revenue Growth and Other Operational Achievements Met in Q3

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

The Company contends that the following details can be viewed as operational highlights that were achieved by the Company throughout the 3rd quarter of 2022.

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  • The Company contends that the following details can be viewed as operational highlights that were achieved by the Company throughout the 3rd quarter of 2022.
  • Through a series of strategic transactions with large shareholders, the Company was able to effectively consolidate $2.7M of convertible notes.
  • SMCs acquisition of T420 combines two high-profile media firms, diversifies SMCs reach into the cannabis space, and immediately enhances the reach of the combined entity.
  • Were witnessing the beginning of a new chapter for PSYC and Spotlight Media, added CFO Craig Schlesinger.

Join the Mission: Million Girls Moonshot Opens Nationwide Call for its 2023 Flight Crew

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

As youth advocates, the Flight Crew supports the mission of the Million Girls Moonshot to engage one million more girls in afterschool and summer STEM learning opportunities by 2025.

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  • As youth advocates, the Flight Crew supports the mission of the Million Girls Moonshot to engage one million more girls in afterschool and summer STEM learning opportunities by 2025.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221013005390/en/
    Members of the 2022 Flight Crew at the Million Girls Moonshot's Girls Build Solutions event in Chicago in June.
  • As we expand the reach of the Million Girls Moonshot, our Flight Crew serve as champions of who belongs in STEM and bring an invaluable youth perspective to the conversation.
  • Recently, STEM Nexts Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew program was recognized by the White House in the fact sheet announcing Vice President Harris commitment to Inspire, Prepare, and Employ the Space Workforce.

My Stealthy Freedom's Masih Alinejad Calls On President Biden To Extend Greater Support To Iranian Protesters

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Alinejad makes clear that "it is well past time to isolate the Iranian regime, while empowering the Iranian people to fulfill their democratic aspirations."

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  • Alinejad makes clear that "it is well past time to isolate the Iranian regime, while empowering the Iranian people to fulfill their democratic aspirations."
  • Alinejad, an Iranian American journalist and activist for women's rights in Iran, was forced to leave Iran in 2009.
  • My Stealthy Freedom is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to challenging the compulsory hijab laws of the Islamic Republic.
  • Founded by Masih Alinejad in 2014, My Stealthy Freedom supports Iranian women's rights and promotes the cases of women who through acts of civil disobedience to fight discriminatory laws.

Poll shows seven in 10 consumers consider tap water safe

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

DENVER, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nearly three-in-four people perceive their home's tap water as safe, according to a survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and nearly 80% trust their water utility. The June 2022 poll, titled "Public Perceptions of Tap Water," included 1,977 Americans served by water utilities.

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  • The June 2022 poll, titled "Public Perceptions of Tap Water," included 1,977 Americans served by water utilities.
  • DENVER, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nearly three-in-four people perceive their home's tap water as safe, according to a survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and nearly 80% trust their water utility.
  • The June 2022 poll, titled "Public Perceptions of Tap Water," included 1,977 Americans served by water utilities.
  • However, fewer Black adults rated their water as "safe" (6% decline) and more rated their water "unsafe" (7% increase) compared to June 2021.