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Ad Astra Ventures-Backed Uqora Acquired by Makers of Nature Made

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

This is the first Ad Astra-backed company to achieve exit status, a significant milestone for both Uqora and the three-year-old investment fund focused on female-led startups.

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  • This is the first Ad Astra-backed company to achieve exit status, a significant milestone for both Uqora and the three-year-old investment fund focused on female-led startups.
  • Born and raised in San Diego and founded by partners Jenna Ryan and Spencer Gordon, Uqora addresses urinary health issues with a combination of reactive solutions and proactive care.
  • Experiencing triple-digit growth since its 2017 launch, Uqora was a part of Ad Astra Venture's first 12-week business accelerator cohort that kicked off in February 2018.
  • "Today we celebrate Uqora and our entire Stella Labs/Ad Astra Ventures community who together have created a proven pipeline that guides female-led companies from early-stage to exit."

Plano, Texas Dive Shop Offers A Mythical Experience With Mermaid Swim Course

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Mermaids have found themselves in children's stories, games, and even into a famous Disney princess named Ariel from the movie "The Little Mermaid".

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  • Mermaids have found themselves in children's stories, games, and even into a famous Disney princess named Ariel from the movie "The Little Mermaid".
  • After completing the Discover Mermaids class, students are encouraged to continue their mermaid journey with Scuba Adventure's other advanced mermaid courses.
  • Scuba Adventures offers three different mermaid courses: Discover Mermaids , Mermaid Class, and a Siren Class.
  • Scuba Adventures is a dive shop located in Plano, Texas serving the entire DFW metroplex.

Tim Erickson Appointed Head of Peanuts Worldwide

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Peanuts Worldwide is pleased to announce that the highly accomplished consumer products and brand executive Tim Erickson has been named Executive Vice President of Brand, Peanuts Worldwide.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Peanuts Worldwide is pleased to announce that the highly accomplished consumer products and brand executive Tim Erickson has been named Executive Vice President of Brand, Peanuts Worldwide.
  • Erickson will oversee the seasoned professionals at Peanuts Worldwide who manage the brand's global licensing business.
  • Ellenbogen said: "I'm delighted that Tim has joined the team at this important moment for the Peanuts brand.
  • Erickson said: "As a lifelong Peanuts fan, I'm elated to join Peanuts Worldwide.

Everi To Showcase In-Demand Games And FinTech Advancements At NIGA 2021

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Monday, July 19, 2021

The company will also showcase the high-energy tornadic-themed series Cashnado, as well as MonsterVerse on the Empire DCX premium cabinet, featuring Kong and Godzilla in earth-shattering 4K game play.

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  • The company will also showcase the high-energy tornadic-themed series Cashnado, as well as MonsterVerse on the Empire DCX premium cabinet, featuring Kong and Godzilla in earth-shattering 4K game play.
  • The advancement in financial technology and loyalty services only adds to the high-performing standards Everi is known for across the gaming space.
  • Everi is helping operator-partners meet the emerging mobile ecosystem with the CashClub Wallet, on display at NIGA's 2021 show.
  • "Our return to NIGA demonstrates our ongoing commitment to our Class II and Class III Native American gaming partners."

QFIN Reminder: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP - Deadline Reminder for 360 DigiTech, Inc. Investors

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Monday, July 19, 2021

For additional information or to learn how to participate in this litigation please contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP: James Maro, Esq.

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  • For additional information or to learn how to participate in this litigation please contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP: James Maro, Esq.
  • 360 DigiTech was formerly known as 360 Finance, Inc. and changed its name to 360 DigiTech, Inc. in September 2020.
  • The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP.
  • For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com .

Competitive Breakin' League Announces Rock the Box USA 2021

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Monday, July 19, 2021

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Competitive Breakin' League is proud to present the return ofRock the Box USA 2021 on Sunday, July 25,in Silver Spring, Maryland.Find out who will be crowned the best Breaker in the United Statesin the sport of competitive Breakin'.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Competitive Breakin' League is proud to present the return ofRock the Box USA 2021 on Sunday, July 25,in Silver Spring, Maryland.Find out who will be crowned the best Breaker in the United Statesin the sport of competitive Breakin'.
  • This event is organized by Antonio Castillo, Chair of the Competitive Breakin' League and a Mexican immigrantwho dreams of taking Breakin' to the Olympic stage.
  • Antonio is the lead advocate behind an effort to field the first Team USA for breakdancing.
  • Sponsored by The Lab Breakin School and organized by the Competitive Breakin' League (CBL), the premier league is for competitive break dancing in the United States.

Athira Pharma to Present ATH-1017 Phase 1 Translational Data at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2021 (AAIC)

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Monday, July 19, 2021

The poster will also be available on the Events & Presentations page of the Athira website https://investors.athira.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations .

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  • The poster will also be available on the Events & Presentations page of the Athira website https://investors.athira.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations .
  • Athira is currently advancing its lead therapeutic candidate, ATH-1017, a novel small molecule for Alzheimers and Parkinsons dementia.
  • These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and Athira undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements.
  • Athira may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements.

Affinity Creative Amplifies Women's Empowerment Message for The Cycles Gladiator Wine Brand

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Affinity Creative magnified the powerful theme of the Cycles Gladiator brandboth on and off the website.

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  • Affinity Creative magnified the powerful theme of the Cycles Gladiator brandboth on and off the website.
  • Inspired by women's empowerment, Cycles Gladiator derives its name from the Gladiator Company, a 19th-century bicycle manufacturer based in Le Pr-Saint-Gervais, France.
  • "With the help of Affinity Creative Group, the Cycles Gladiator brand celebrates a contemporary wine culture that is uncontrived and genuine.
  • The wine brand owners wanted a total digital revamp with a strong foundation, supporting their creative brand assets, both old and new.

1930's Noir-Era Survival Horror Game, White Night, Now Available for iiRcade

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Friday, July 16, 2021

White Night is a third-person survival horror game set in the jazz/noir-era of the 1930s that is now available for the first time on a home arcade for $14.99.

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  • White Night is a third-person survival horror game set in the jazz/noir-era of the 1930s that is now available for the first time on a home arcade for $14.99.
  • "We've been excited for the release of White Night for quite some time now," said Jong Shin, founder & CEO of iiRcade.
  • "It's a really unique game that's a lot to fun to play on iiRcade, especially with our speakers and the suspenseful 1930s horror setting."
  • CLASSIC SURVIVAL HORROR EXPERIENCE White Night is both a survival horror with its own identity and an homage to classic horror titles.

Indaba Capital Questions Stagwell’s Desired Appointment of Madison Avenue Partners’ Eli Samaha to MDC’s Board Given Apparent Link to Mark Penn

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Friday, July 16, 2021

In direct conversations with Indaba, Mr. Samaha disclosed that Madisons principal investor is a high school classmate and long-time, ongoing friend of Mark Penn, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MDC and Managing Partner of Stagwell.

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  • In direct conversations with Indaba, Mr. Samaha disclosed that Madisons principal investor is a high school classmate and long-time, ongoing friend of Mark Penn, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MDC and Managing Partner of Stagwell.
  • We have received feedback from other MDC shareholders that Mr. Samaha disclosed similar information to them.
  • Stagwells July 15th press release omits Madisons link to Mr. Penn while boasting that Mr. Samaha will bring strong independent perspective to the Board.
  • This seemingly deceptive stunt reinforces to us that this transaction process is plagued by alarming conflicts and concerning interlocks.