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Alexis Ohanian gets sports award, calls for reforms in NWSL
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NEW YORK — Alexis Ohanian called out the need for a safe work environment in the National Women’s Soccer League while receiving the Champions for Equality Award at the annual Salute to Women in Sports event on Wednesday night.
The former executive chairman of Reddit is a founding investor of the newest women’s professional soccer team, Angel City FC in Los Angeles. He was accompanied by his wife Serena Williams and daughter Olympia.
“As a club owner, as a husband and as a father, I have been disgusted by what’s been brought to light as part of this ongoing investigation,” he said. “I’m hopeful it will lead to necessary reform.”
He praised the players in the NWSL who are demanding accountability and changes after last week’s report from an independent investigation highlighted systemic sexual misconduct and emotional abuse. The investigation detailed administrative reporting failures in the sport, impacting several teams, coaches and executives in the league.
“It’s to their strength, their bravery and their courage that we’re going to get a better NWSL,” Ohanian said to cheers at the Women’s Sports Foundation’s event in Manhattan.
Five of the 10 head coaches in the NWSL either were fired or stepped down last season amid allegations of misconduct. Two owners have recently stepped away from their teams.
Ohanian said he watched the U.S. women win the 2019 World Cup and mused about how Olympia might someday play in a World Cup: “Serena said, without missing a beat, ‘Not until they pay her what she’s worth.’”
Ohanian is part of the majority-female Angel City FC ownership group that includes Williams, Natalie Portman, Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, America Ferrera, Uzo Aduba, Candace Parker and Billie Jean King, among others.
Foudy, a two-time U.S. World Cup champion, said rigorous guidelines are needed to combat sexual misconduct and it would “absolutely” help to have more female owners and female coaches in the NWSL.
“The change of mindset in Angel City and that ownership group … is remarkable to see,” she said. “You don’t have to spend so much time expending energy about why you should support these women. They get it. The Angel City refrain I always get it is: ’What’s possible?’”
Olympic gold medalists Sunisa Lee in gymnastics and Maggie Steffens in water polo were also honored as Sportswomen of the Year at the awards dinner, which commemorated the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley received the Billie Jean King Leadership Award. Staley not only led the U.S. women’s basketball team to the gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics but also guided South Carolina to its second NCAA title in five years in April. Staley is the first Black coach to win two NCAA Division I basketball championships.
Bobsledder Elena Meyers Taylor, the most decorated Black athlete at the winter Olympics with five medals, was given the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award. She accepted the award with her young son, Nico, at her side. Meyers Taylor won her most recent medal despite having COVID-19 at the Beijing Olympics.
“I’m inspired by this remarkable group of honorees, who are breaking records, eliminating barriers and blazing a path for a brighter future in and out of sports for girls and women,” said King, who in 1974 created the Women’s Sports Foundation, which provides community sports programs and training grants.
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Aperture Pet & Life Now Exclusive North American Distributor of Maxspect’s Full Line of Products for Aquarists
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Press Release
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updated: Aug 31, 2022
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., August 31, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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Aperture Pet & Life is proud to announce that it will be the exclusive U.S. distribution partner for the complete and expanding line of Maxspect’s well-known and highly respected products and accessories for aquariums.For over a decade, Maxspect has created some of the most trusted products for aquarists around the world. As they continue to expand their product portfolio, reaching even more aquarists in North America has become a critical charter. Partnering with Aperture’s Distribution arm allows them to reach an expansive network of local fish stores, partners, aquariums and research institutes.
“This new, exclusive distribution partnership will provide a higher level of consistency and increase the availability of previously unavailable Maxspect products in North America,” said Howard Roy, Sales and Marketing Director, Maxspect.
Based in Hong Kong, Maxspect’s products include their highly regarded LED lighting products, such as the RSX LED systems, and their innovative Gyre circulation pump. Current highlights of the Maxspect portfolio include:
RSX LED Line. Maxspect designed and manufactures the unique RSX Aquarium LEDs. The RSX features a slim tank-wide form factor with an integrated onboard controller. This allows the user to easily program the photoperiod directly on the fixture. The RSX is currently available in four models, the R5-100, R5-150, R5-200 and R5-300, and all models feature wireless control (via an ICV6 hub sold separately), inter-unit communication and multiple mounting options.
Gyre Pumps. Well-known and well-loved amongst marine aquarists, Maxspect challenged the status quo when it released its first Gyre pump. The Gyre is built on an innovative cylindrical propeller design and comes in multiple sizes with differing flow rates, including a commercial version. The Gyre’s unique design excels at mass water movement and can be placed very close to the water surface unlike competing propeller pump designs. Current Gyre pumps feature app control, multi-pump per controller connectivity, and Sine Wave Technology that makes these pumps more efficient and near silent.
Aeraqua Duo Skimmer. Another industry first from Maxspect. Aeraqua Duo skimmers incorporate a dual intake and a dual needle-wheel design. Despite a desirably small footprint, the AD600 protein skimmer can handle up to 100 gallons (400L) on a high bioload system and more than four times that on a low bioload system. The Aeraqua also features an easy adjustment system, app control, start delay and utilizes a DC motor.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share Maxspect’s products with even more aquarists in North America,” said Jeff Martinson, Chief Operating Officer for Aperture. “Our team is passionate about their commitment to making aquarists successful, which strongly aligns with Aperture’s mission to help ecosystems thrive.”
For more information or to purchase Maxspect products, retailers can reach out to their Aperture sales representative or visit the wholesale portal. Aquarists can purchase Maxspect products at their favorite local fish store or online retailer.
About Aperture
Aperture is a leading online retailer, manufacturer and distributor of products and solutions in over 50 countries through an integrated platform, which includes the industry’s leading online marketplace for saltwater aquarists, world-class products for the success of saltwater, freshwater and reptile and amphibian ecosystems and habitats, distribution operations, sales professionals and one of the pet industry’s largest YouTube platforms, with over 400,000 subscribers and 110 million views. Through its banner brands Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, Aquaillumination, Leap Habitats and others, the company offers its customers the products and resources they need to create thriving ecosystems. For more information, visit www.apetlife.com.
About Maxspect
Maxspect was established in 2009 with the goal of creating aquarium equipment that integrates new technologies to improve aquarium keeping. With more than a decade of development and manufacturing experience, Maxspect is a respected leader in the aquarium hobby and a mainstay in the aquarium industry. Maxspect is currently sold in over 60 countries worldwide. Maxspect’s mission is to create a comprehensive line of aquarium products, ranging from highly technical and innovative lighting, pumps, and filtration to necessary and useful everyday tools and biomedia.
Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, Aquaillumination and Leap Habitats are trademarks of Aperture, LLC. ©2022 Aperture, LLC. All rights reserved.
For Media Inquiries:
Jay Sperandio
jay.sperandio@apetlife.comSource: Aperture Pet & Life
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Aperture Pet & Life Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of Neptune Systems
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Releasing the Next Generation of the World’s Most Trusted Controllers for Aquariums: The Apex A3 Family of Products
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Aug 2, 2022
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., August 2, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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Aperture Pet & Life is proudly celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of its most well-respected brands: Neptune Systems. In celebration of this milestone and Neptune’s tremendous legacy as the #1 most trusted and used controller in the world, the next generation of Neptune’s signature Apex controllers will be released including the 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Apex Pro and a new entry-level Apex that provides the most critical monitoring features to meet an aquarist’s needs at all levels.In 1996, Neptune’s founder and President Curt Pansegrau decided to create monitoring and automation for his personal aquarium to ensure his corals and fish were best cared for while he was working as a full-time engineer in Silicon Valley’s technology industry. After setting aside space in his garage to create his very first monitoring system, he quickly found that friends and colleagues who were also aquarists had the same need for peace of mind while they were away from their aquariums. This quickly blossomed into the start of Neptune Systems and creating solutions for not only people he knew personally but also for aquarists, aquariums, research labs and businesses around the world. Twenty-five years later, Neptune has helped tens of thousands of aquariums thrive with billions of measurements a year.
“I could never have imagined the incredible journey I was beginning,” said Curt Pansegrau, founder and President of Neptune Systems. “Fast-forward to the present day, I am humbled and inspired by all the community support and great experiences that have made our best-in-class products what they are today.”
The newest generation of the Apex system, the A3 Apex Series, includes four new models of controllers:
- 25th Anniversary Limited Edition A3 Apex Pro
- A3 Apex Pro
- A3 Apex
- A3 Apex Junior
All models feature on-board FMM input ports to directly accommodate digital monitoring devices and provide aquarists with customizable options that range from monitoring only to the most sophisticated combinations of monitoring, control and automation. This includes a new variable liquid-level sensor exclusive to Neptune Systems and a new optical leak detector.
The entire A3 Apex series will operate off of the innovative and easy-to-use cloud service Apex Fusion, like all other Neptune Products.
The Apex 25th Anniversary Limited Edition is badged with a 25th Anniversary emblem, a hand-signed letter from Neptune founder and President Curt Pansegrau, and an invitation to receive a free 25th Anniversary Neptune hat and T-shirt.
The Apex Junior was created to provide the most critical level of monitoring needed for any aquarist at an entry-level price point, bringing peace of mind in aquarium care to even more aquarists around the world.
“We are very excited to bring the A3 Apex Series to the community,” said Pansegrau. “The new generation promises to deliver on greatly expanded possibilities for precision monitoring as well as better protection for the aquatic systems we maintain and love.”
For more information on the new A3 Apex Series, please visit www.neptunesystems.com. These new products will be available for purchase at independent pet and fish stores in more than 50 countries and online specialty retailers.
About Aperture
Aperture is a leading online retailer, manufacturer and distributor of products and solutions in over 50 countries through an integrated platform, which includes the industry’s leading online marketplace for saltwater aquarists, world-class products for the success of saltwater, freshwater and reptile and amphibian ecosystems and habitats, distribution operations, sales professionals and one of the pet industry’s largest YouTube platforms, with over 400,000 subscribers and 110 million views. Through its banner brands Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, Aquaillumination, Leap Habitats and others, the company offers its customers the products and resources they need to create thriving ecosystems. For more information, visit www.apetlife.com.
Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, Aquaillumination and Leap Habitats are trademarks of Aperture, LLC. ©2022 Aperture, LLC. All rights reserved.
For Media Inquiries:
Jay Sperandio
jay.sperandio@apetlife.comSource: Aperture, LLC
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Aperture Dedicated to Enriching Lives Through Thriving Ecosystems
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New company announced to enable the vision of a growing suite of brands committed to improving people’s lives through successful care of ecosystems and pet habitats
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Apr 19, 2022
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., April 19, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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Aperture was announced today as the new, integrated company for some of the largest and most reputable brands in the aquatics and, now, herpetology industries, which strive to make creating and maintaining ecosystems easy and successful. Those brands include:Bulk Reef Supply: For over 15 years, Bulk Reef Supply has been the industry’s leading online marketplace for saltwater and reefing aquariums with over 3,000 products from 150 partners. Bulk Reef Supply is a premier resource for reefers around the world through one of the largest YouTube presences in the entire pet industry with nearly 400,000 subscribers and 110 million video views.
Neptune Systems: For over 25 years, Neptune Systems has been at the forefront of creating some of the most trusted technology for controlling and monitoring aquariums. Giving unparalleled visibility, early detection and real-time solutioning, Neptune technology has saved the lives of millions of fish and corals, making it the #1 choice for controlling and monitoring home and office aquariums and some of the most visited public and private aquariums in the world.
EcoTech Marine: For nearly 25 years, EcoTech has set the industry standard for high-performance technology that enables saltwater and freshwater aquarists to create healthy ecosystems with its brands EcoTech Marine and AquaIllumination. With more than 200 products and 43 patents, EcoTech products are tested and endorsed by some of the most respected marine biologists in the world. EcoTech is currently beta-launching products to revolutionize reptile and amphibian keeping: Leap Habitats.
“The founders of these brands started with a common passion for helping people experience the beauty, joy and health benefits of a thriving aquarium,” said Natalie Strahan, Chief Executive Officer of Aperture. “As we expand our vision and offering, this is the right time to create a new company that allows us to further enrich customers’ lives through integrating exceptional technology, products, partnerships and helpful content.”
Bringing these brands together allows Aperture to provide customer-centric solutions that cover the entire spectrum of their journey. Aperture’s engineers, content engine and marketplace unlock unique opportunities to bring the benefits of creating and maintaining ecosystems to more homes, offices, classrooms and aquariums around the world.
To learn more, visit www.apetlife.com.
About Aperture
Aperture is a leading online retailer, manufacturer and distributor of products and solutions in over 50 countries through an integrated platform, which includes the industry’s leading online marketplace for saltwater aquarists, world-class products for the success of saltwater, freshwater and reptile and amphibian ecosystems and habitats, distribution operations, sales professionals and one of the pet industry’s largest YouTube platforms, with over 400,000 subscribers and 110 million views. Through its banner brands Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, Aquaillumination, Leap Habitats and others, the company offers its customers the products and resources they need to create thriving ecosystems. For more information, visit www.apetlife.com.
Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, Aquaillumination and Leap Habitats are trademarks of Aperture, LLC. ©2022 Aperture, LLC. All rights reserved.
For Media Inquiries:
Jay Sperandio
jay.sperandio@apetlife.comSource: Aperture, LLC
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