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EXCLUSIVE: Henry Winkler Shares How Self-Reinvention (and His Friendship with Adam Sandler) Led To His First Primetime Emmy

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actor, comedian, producer, and author Henry Winkler is more than his iconic legacy as The Fonz. In the October/November issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), the television star opens up about his journey to escaping the beloved Happy Days character's shadow, reclaiming his identity, and rejuvenating his career after years of typecasting.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actor, comedian, producer, and author Henry Winkler is more than his iconic legacy as The Fonz.
  • Eventually he found himself in HBO's Barry in what proved to be a breakout role more than 40 years after his first.
  • Winning him his first Primetime Emmy for the role, he proved that setbacks aren't always permanent.
  • The following are excerpts from ATM's October/November 2023 cover story featuring Henry Winkler.

tokenproof Raises $5M in Seed Funding, Led by Penny Jar Capital, to Bring Safety & Utility to NFTs

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- tokenproof, an easy and secure way to unlock the value of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), today announced it raised a $5M round of seed-funding led by Penny Jar Capital, with participation from Corazon Capital, 6th Man Ventures, Canonical Crypto, and prominent angels including Sebastien Borget, Mark Cuban, Keith Grossman, and Patricio Worthalter. tokenproof lets owners enjoy the benefits of their NFTs without putting them at risk, while also making it easy for companies to leverage tokens as an extension of their brand – whether in the real world or online.

Key Points: 
  • However, using NFTs comes with substantial risks for users, and logistical challenges for brands.
  • tokenproof removes this risk by creating credentials that serve as proof of ownership of a digital wallet and its assets.
  • "Eliminating the unnecessary risk of connecting or carrying a digital wallet is crucial for mainstream use of NFTs," said Alfonso (Fonz) Olvera, Founder and CEO of tokenproof.
  • tokenproof is an easy and secure way to realize the value of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) online and in the real world.

CRAFT CANNABIS BRAND WORKS WITH P-VALLEY STAR TO CREATE THE PERFECT STRAIN FOR HIS ANXIETY

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Family Farms (BFF) today announces the release of the bespoke strain "The Phonzie," created in collaboration with P-Valley star J. Alphonse Nicholson. After being introduced to BFF products, Nicholson found they aided in calming his anxiety, allowing him to remain focused on his acting. The new strain, named for the actor and musician, was exclusively pheno-hunted to incorporate terpenes limonene and caryophyllene, which are associated with calm and relaxation, aimed at easing anxiety and stress. The Phonzie will hit California retail stores later this month.

Key Points: 
  • After being introduced to BFF products, Nicholson found they aided in calming his anxiety, allowing him to remain focused on his acting.
  • Ball Family Farms releases bespoke strain "The Phonzie," in collaboration with P-Valley star J. Alphonse Nicholson.
  • Nicholson, who has dealt with anxiety his entire life, found respite from the day-to-day grind in Ball Family Farms' terpene-rich cannabis.
  • BFF's first commercial strain, Daniel Larusso, quickly became one of the most popular strains in licensed cannabis retail stores.

The Hartford Hosts Second Annual National Junior Fire Marshal Day; Deputizes 65,000 New Junior Fire Marshals

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The Hartford , which has provided fire-safety education to more than 111 million children since 1947, deputized more than 65,000 new Junior Fire Marshals in one day as part of its second annual Junior Fire Marshal Day.

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  • The Hartford , which has provided fire-safety education to more than 111 million children since 1947, deputized more than 65,000 new Junior Fire Marshals in one day as part of its second annual Junior Fire Marshal Day.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211006005632/en/
    Barbara Fisher's first-grade classroom from Seiberling Community Learning Center in Akron, Ohio participates in National Junior Fire Marshal Day.
  • Since the programs inception, The Hartford has deputized more than 111 million Junior Fire Marshals.
  • The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) operates through its subsidiaries under the brand name, The Hartford, and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut.