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  • NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

    NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

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    A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:

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    Posts misrepresent Biden 2020 campaign committee filing

    CLAIM: President Joe Biden has officially filed for reelection with the Federal Election Commission.

    THE FACTS: Biden has not formally filed for reelection, social media users are misrepresenting an updated administrative document that was recently filed with the FEC by his principal 2020 presidential campaign committee. “BREAKING REPORT: (NOT PARODY) Joe Biden Has Officially Filed to RUN FOR RE-ELECTION in 2024,” one Twitter user wrote on Tuesday. The tweet was shared over 1,900 times. “Joe Robinette Biden has just officially filed for Reelection with the Federal Election Committee today – running again with Kamala Harris as his Vice President,” an Instagram user wrote, also on Tuesday. But Biden has not officially declared his candidacy for reelection, according to FEC filings. Biden’s principal campaign committee for the 2020 general election, titled Biden for President, filed a statement of organization form on Tuesday. But this form is different from a statement of candidacy form, which would indicate a candidate is officially running. “These claims that he’s declared for 2024 are flatly untrue based on these filings,” said Kenneth Mayer, a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The new filing amended the committee’s statement of organization to “reflect new treasurer information,” said Judith Ingram, a spokesperson for the FEC. Presidential candidates file statements of candidacy for election cycles that they are participating in, and Biden has not filed such a form for the 2024 election cycle, she said. A Democratic National Committee official confirmed that the campaign committee’s filing is “not a re-election filing.” “This is just updating the form to change the treasurer name because the former treasurer is taking a government job,” the official said in an email. A candidate filing by the Biden campaign on the FEC website would be the “clearest indicator that Biden has ‘officially’ launched a reelection campaign,” Barry Burden, founding director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Elections Research Center, wrote in an email to the AP. But this hasn’t happened yet. Candidates can also become official candidates in the eyes of the FEC if they raise or spend more than $5,000, according to the agency. The 2020 Biden campaign committee is still active to process minor financial transactions, which is similar to what other presidential campaigns have done, according to Burden.

    — Associated Press writer Josh Kelety in Phoenix contributed this report.

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    UK didn’t change guidance on COVID vaccines and pregnancies

    CLAIM: The U.K. government recently changed its COVID-19 vaccine guidance to advise against Pfizer’s shot for pregnant and breastfeeding people.

    THE FACTS: The guidance has not changed. Social media users are misrepresenting a section of a summary report about Pfizer’s shot that was published by the U.K.’s medical regulatory agency in 2020. Posts circulating widely in recent days spread the false assertion that Pfizer’s COVID-19 shot isn’t safe for pregnancies and wrongly claimed that the U.K. government has conceded as much. “The UK now admits it’s not safe for pregnant women to get the vaccine,” reads a tweet that garnered more than 1,300 likes. But the U.K. government is in support of, not against, vaccinating pregnant people, health officials confirmed. The social media posts pointed to a screenshot of a “Toxicity conclusions” section from an online report titled, “Summary of the Public Assessment Report for COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer/BioNTech.” That report was published by the U.K.’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in 2020 as part of the vaccine’s initial authorization process and was last updated on Aug. 16. The “Toxicity conclusions” section suggested that those who were pregnant or breastfeeding not be vaccinated, but also said that the recommendations “reflect the absence of data at the present time and do not reflect a specific finding of concern.” However, that specific section was reflective of what was known nearly two years ago when the vaccine was first rolling out — and before additional data became available. “The text referred to in social media posts comes from the Public Assessment Report (PAR) which reflects our assessment at the time of approval for the vaccine (2 December 2020),” the MHRA said in a statement provided to The Associated Press. “Since then new data has come to light (both non-clinical and post-authorisation ‘real world’ data) which supports the updated advice on vaccinating those who are pregnant and breastfeeding.” An archived version of the same page from December 2020 also confirms that the “Toxicity conclusions” section has remained the same. The MHRA specifically notes elsewhere online that the COVID-19 vaccines, including Pfizer’s, are safe for those who are pregnant and breastfeeding. Dr. Victoria Male, a lecturer in reproductive immunology at Imperial College London, told the AP that the confusion appeared to stem from the Aug. 16 update to the Pfizer documents. But that change dealt with information on booster shots, she said, as a note on a connected page indicates. Male also said that the U.K. government’s advice on COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancies hasn’t changed. “Since April 2021, the UK government has offered the COVID vaccine during pregnancy,” Male said in an email. “Since December 2021, pregnancy has been considered a priority condition for vaccination, because we know that COVID infection in pregnancy can cause stillbirth and preterm birth, and that vaccination protects against these and is safe in pregnancy.” An independent advisory group, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, recommended in July that pregnant people who have been previously vaccinated be offered an autumn booster.

    — Associated Press writers Angelo Fichera in Philadelphia and Sophia Tulp in New York contributed this report. ___

    Video shows water tanker for bank, not Mississippi governor’s mansion

    CLAIM: A video shows a tanker truck outside the governor’s mansion in Jackson, Mississippi, supplying the residence with water amid the city’s water crisis.

    THE FACTS: The tanker, which is parked across the street from the governor’s mansion, is there as a standby solution for the headquarters of a bank at that location. In the six-second video, the tanker can be seen parked on North West Street in downtown Jackson before the camera pans across the street to the governor’s mansion. The widely-shared clip has sparked outrage among social media users as the city works to restore water pressure, while many residents remain reliant on water distribution centers. “There is currently no running water in Jackson, Mississippi,” one Twitter user wrote. “The heat index is over 100 degrees. Schools are closed. People can’t cook, clean, drink, or bathe. But at least @tatereeves has a giant water truck providing him with clean water at the governor’s mansion.” The tweet garnered nearly 8,000 shares and nearly 18,000 likes. But the water tanker is for the headquarters of Trustmark Bank, located across the street from the governor’s mansion, according to Danny Shows, president and CEO of 4D Solutions, the emergency preparedness company that provided the vehicle. He told the AP that “by no means” was the tanker delivering water to the governor’s mansion. Shows explained that the water tanker is a back-up solution for the building, in case Jackson’s downtown area completely loses water pressure. Melanie Morgan, director of corporate communications and marketing for Trustmark, confirmed that the bank brought in the water tanker for its building “out of abundance of caution.” She told the AP that the tanker does not contain potable drinking water and is intended for building services such as air conditioning and restroom facilities. “We’ve engaged a contractor to bring in the tanker for us in order to keep our building operational,” Morgan said, adding that the bank wants to be able to relieve pressure on the city’s water system if necessary. She confirmed that the water tanker remains at the bank’s headquarters next to the governor’s mansion, but said that because the building still has “more than adequate water pressure,” the tanker has not yet been used. Shelby Wilcher, Tates’ press secretary, wrote in an email to the AP that the water tanker “is not supporting the Governor’s Mansion or any other state assets.” She added that the residence gets its water from the Jackson water system and that many businesses have brought in their own tankers. Jackson’s water system partially failed early this week due to flooding that exacerbated long-standing problems in one of the city’s two water-treatment plants, the AP reported. Reeves declared a state of emergency in Jackson on Tuesday, while President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in Mississippi as a whole the same day.

    — Associated Press writer Melissa Goldin in New York contributed this report. ___

    New York law doesn’t ban minors from buying whipped cream

    CLAIM: A New York law that aims to crack down on nitrous oxide abuse makes it illegal for anyone under age 21 to purchase a can of whipped cream.

    THE FACTS: The law doesn’t apply to store-bought, disposable whipped cream cans, meaning customers of any age can still legally purchase canned whipped cream in New York stores without having to show identification. Social media users, news outlets and operators of grocery and convenience stores have in recent days misinterpreted a year-old New York law aimed at cracking down on recreational use of the gas nitrous oxide. Commonly called laughing gas, nitrous oxide is used as a sedative in some medical situations and can also be used as a whipping agent for culinary purposes. However, the gas is also often inhaled from metal cartridges — so-called “whippits” — to induce a euphoric effect, despite serious health risks. The New York law, which went into effect in November, attempted to make it harder for minors to access such cartridges by prohibiting New York businesses from selling the small, gas-containing metal capsules to anyone under 21. But language in the bill describing the cartridges as “whipped cream chargers” led to widespread confusion. “New York recently passed a state law that prohibits anyone under age 21 to purchase a can of whipped cream,” wrote one popular Twitter account. The post linked to a news article making the same claim, and was shared nearly 5,000 times. The claim was further spread through headlines and stories in dozens of news outlets as some grocery store operators recently began enforcing what they believed was language that required them to ask for identification before selling whipped cream canisters, such as Reddi-wip, to customers. However, the law doesn’t apply to these types of canisters, Sen. Joseph Addabbo, the Democrat who sponsored the bill, confirmed to the AP. “Anyone can buy, without being carded or ID’d, a can of Reddi-wip or any other canister of whipped cream,” Addabbo told the AP. “What a minor can’t buy is the two-inch whipped cream charger, or cartridge that is filled with nitrous oxide.” The bill amends New York general business law, and adds a new section that defines the term “whipped cream charger” as “a steel cylinder or cartridge filled with nitrous oxide, that is commonly used in a whipped cream dispenser.” Reusable whipped cream dispensers, like the ones found in restaurants or coffee shops, are powered by such metal cartridges. But those chargers are not found inside the disposable whipped cream cans that are sold in most grocery stores. Disposable whipped cream cans contain a combination of cream and nitrous oxide that’s expelled under pressure through the bottle’s nozzle.

    — Sophia Tulp

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  • NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

    NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

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    A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:

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    Judge’s order doesn’t show Biden ordered FBI search

    CLAIM: A federal court order in the legal dispute over government documents held by former President Donald Trump shows President Joe Biden ordered the FBI search at Trump’s Florida home.

    THE FACTS: While Monday’s court order from U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon does include the phrase “as requested by the incumbent president” it’s not related to last month’s search at Mar-a-Lago. The phrase comes from a May letter from the National Archives denying Trump’s request to delay turning over documents to the FBI. Cannon granted Trump’s request for a special master to review documents seized by the FBI from Mar-a-Lago on Aug. 8. Her 24-page order notes that the National Archives and Records Administration informed Trump on May 10 that it would proceed with “provid(ing) the FBI access to the records in question, as requested by the incumbent President, beginning as early as Thursday, May 12, 2022.” Conservative outlets and social media users quickly seized on that phrasing as evidence that Biden had been aware of the FBI’s plans to raid Trump’s Palm Beach resort, and in fact had ordered it — something he and his administration have steadfastly denied. “‘As requested by the incumbent president,’” Rasmussen Reports tweeted. “Joe Biden initiated the Mar-a-Lago raid, then lied about doing so to Americans repeatedly. Let that sink in.” But the phrase in question is only a partial quote from the May 10 letter from the National Archives to Trump’s lawyer. In it, Debra Steidel Wall, acting head of the National Archives, rejects Trump’s request to delay turning over some 15 boxes of records to the FBI and lays out the timeline of her agency’s lengthy quest to gather government documents held by the former president. Wall notes that the 15 boxes provided by Trump in January 2022 included “classified national security information.” That prompted her agency to inform the U.S. Department of Justice, which then sought and was granted access to the documents from the White House on April 11, she said. Under the Presidential Records Act, any requests for presidential records held by the National Archives must be approved by the current president, not archive officials. “Accordingly, NARA will provide the FBI access to the records in question, as requested by the incumbent President, beginning as early as Thursday, May 12, 2022,” Wall’s letter concludes. The Biden administration declined to comment on the record Tuesday but pointed to its prior statements on the May letter. Spokesperson Karine Jean Pierre has argued that the missive illustrates how removed the White House has been from the Department of Justice investigation. “It shows that DOJ made a request for access to an older set of documents independently and the White House affirmed it, which is standard,” she said at an Aug. 29 press briefing. “And when former President Trump attempted to assert executive privilege to block the FBI from assessing the document, President Biden deferred to the National Archives and the DOJ Office of Legal Counsel on the issue.”

    — Associated Press writer Philip Marcelo in New York contributed this report.

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    Posts mislead on NIH COVID-19 guidelines for ivermectin

    CLAIM: The National Institutes of Health recently added ivermectin to a list of COVID-19 treatments.

    THE FACTS: The NIH COVID-19 treatment guidelines website says the agency recommends against the use of ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19, except in clinical trials. The page outlining data on antiviral medications has included an entry for ivermectin since at least June 2021. Social media users in recent days shared the false claim that the NIH just added ivermectin to the website, with many suggesting that the agency was now endorsing the anti-parasitic drug for use against the virus. “Yesterday the National institute of health added Ivermectin to the list of covid treatment,” reads one Twitter post with more than 44,000 likes. “Looks like the conspiracy theorist were right and the ‘experts’ wrong once again.” Many of the tweets point to an NIH webpage on the agency’s COVID-19 treatment guidelines that provides information on antiviral therapies that are being evaluated, or have been evaluated, as possible treatments for COVID-19. However, the page does not say the NIH recommends using ivermectin for treating COVID. Clicking the entry for ivermectin leads to a page that says: “The Panel recommends against the use of ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19, except in clinical trials.” The entry for ivermectin is also not new. Caches stored by the Internet Archive’s WayBack Machine shows the data for ivermectin studies has been listed on the antiviral therapies page as early as June 2021. The specific ivermectin page at the time said: “There are insufficient data for the COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel (the Panel) to recommend either for or against the use of ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19.” The page was updated on April 29, 2022, to add the current language recommending against treating COVID with ivermectin. Dr. H. Clifford Lane, clinical director at the NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, confirmed to the AP that the panel that oversees the COVID-19 treatment guidelines does not recommend ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment, except in clinical trials. “The body of evidence suggests it does not work,” Lane wrote in an email to the AP. “There are other medications that have strong evidence of efficacy. The concerns are not about safety but lack of efficacy.” Lane is also one of three co-chairs of a panel that oversees those guidelines. Ivermectin is not authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use against COVID-19, and most health experts and agencies recommend against prescribing the anti-parasite drug for this purpose. Significant misinformation about ivermectin has spread throughout the pandemic.

    — Associated Press writer Karena Phan in Los Angeles contributed this report.

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    Experts agree sun exposure is a cancer risk

    CLAIM: The sun does not cause cancer and people should stop wearing sunscreen because it is poisonous.

    THE FACTS: Ultraviolet radiation from the sun is a major risk factor in developing skin cancer, and while some researchers have raised concerns that certain chemicals found in sunscreen may be harmful, its benefits outweigh any potential risks, experts and federal health authorities agree. A popular post circulating on Instagram this week featured a picture of a person lying in the sand overlaid with the text, “the sun doesn’t cause cancer.” A caption on the post, which received more than 18,000 likes, implored people to “PLEASE stop wearing poisonous SUNSCREEN!” But cancer experts widely agree that solar radiation plays a role in the development of skin cancer. “Most cases of skin cancer are caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, tanning beds, or sunlamps,” the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states on its website. The National Cancer Institute, which is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, similarly advises that “exposure to UV radiation causes early aging of the skin and damage that can lead to skin cancer.” Dr. Philip Friedlander, a medical oncologist specializing in skin cancer at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, told the AP that the sun is a clear risk factor in developing skin cancer, because UV rays can create mutations in skin cells. “The sun is a trigger for, mechanistically, causing damage to skin cells of various types that lead to different types of skin cancer,” he said. Health authorities such as the CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration include sunscreen among their recommendations for protecting skin from the sun, despite claims that sunscreen is poisonous. Some researchers have raised concerns about certain chemicals found in sunscreen. In May 2021, an independent research lab called Valisure announced that it had found traces of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure at high levels, in 78 sunscreen and sun-related products. But benzene is not listed as an acceptable active ingredient in sunscreen by the FDA, which regulates sunscreen in the U.S. The FDA has acknowledged the Valisure findings and said that it is conducting its own evaluation to assess the data. Valisure’s findings led to voluntary recalls later in 2021 by Coppertone and Johnson & Johnson, whose products were among those tested. Edgewell Personal Care voluntarily recalled three batches of one of its sunscreen products in July 2022 following an internal review that found trace levels of benzene in those batches. A 2019 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that repeated sunscreen use resulted in the absorption of the products’ active ingredients in participants’ bloodstream. It noted though that its findings did not mean that people should stop using sunscreen, and recommended further studies to determine the findings’ clinical significance. Still, multiple studies have shown that sunscreen reduces one’s chance of developing skin cancer. A 2020 review on the efficacy and safety of sunscreen published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal states that high-quality evidence has shown that sunscreen reduces the risk of developing skin cancer. It further advises that although “low-quality evidence has shown that some chemical sunscreen ingredients are systemically absorbed,” physicians should recommend the use of sunscreen. According to Friedlander, the protection afforded by sunscreen eclipses any possible harm. “We know that limiting sun exposure using sunscreen decreases the skin cancer risk in people who already have skin cancer,” he said. “Any benefits outweigh any potential, theoretical risks from the sunscreen.”

    — Associated Press writer Melissa Goldin in New York contributed this report.

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  • LaVie™ Mom Lactation Massagers Go Viral During Breastfeeding Awareness Month

    LaVie™ Mom Lactation Massagers Go Viral During Breastfeeding Awareness Month

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    Company gives back to organizations supporting mothers.

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    NEW YORK, August 23, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month this August, LaVie™ Mom will donate 10% of its website sales to a variety of WIC organizations and lactation support groups helping mothers. This initiative is among the most significant donation made by the young brand to date. So far, they’ve raised thousands of dollars in the span of just a couple of weeks.

    On top of LaVie’s already exciting month, the brand’s much-loved Warming Massager went viral in a recent TikTok video, which has helped them reach millions of new moms across the country. The video by mom Lynn Peats (@MamaEvy3) shows the massagers used in real-time during a pump session and accumulated over 5.5 million views, 700k likes, and 3k comments within days due to her success with the product. The response has been off the charts and even sparked a new community of breastfeeding mothers on the platform, which now serves as a communal hub of conversation and support for nursing and pumping mothers around the globe.

    The NAPPA Award Winning and Amazon Best-Selling Lactation Massager helps breastfeeding and pumping mothers prevent clogged ducts, speed up milk letdown and milk flow, and reduce the discomfort associated with engorgement. The Warming Massager is an innovative hands-free version that can slip right into any pumping or nursing bra to support feeding sessions throughout the day.

    “We’re honored that our products are touching the lives of so many nursing and pumping mothers around the world right now,” says Liz Fleming, spokesperson (and mom) at LaVie™. “It’s tough out there for breastfeeding mothers, but, with the support of our amazing community, we’re doing what we can to help as many mamas as possible.”

    The LaVie™ Lactation Massagers, Warming Massagers, Pump Strap™, and other game-changing breastfeeding accessories can be found at laviemom.com, Amazon, Target.com, and other major retailers. 

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    About LaVie™ Mom: LaVie™ Mom was inspired by the breastfeeding journey and challenges of nursing mothers who, for so long, could only lean on unreliable solutions like combs and electric toothbrushes to relieve the painful and frustrating symptoms associated with breastfeeding, such as clogged ducts and engorgement. We made it our mission to create solutions that help, starting with the NAPPA Award Winning and Amazon Best Selling LaVie™ Lactation Massager, which was originally released in 2017 as the first of its kind on the market. Since then, the company has received over 15,000 reviews from happy customers worldwide and has helped 400,000 mothers across the globe find success while breastfeeding. The products are recognized by Parents, Romper, Yahoo, SheKows, and The Bump as go-to tools for lactating mothers. LaVie™ Mom is also used in over 100 hospitals, lactation clinics, and WIC programs as it continues to be a guiding light for nursing mothers and medical professionals everywhere. For more information, please visit laviemom.com.

    PR Contact: Liz Fleming, liz.fleming@laviemom.com
     

    Source: LaVie Mom

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  • New Gift Registry Concept Empowers Women to Celebrate Occasions Beyond a Wedding or Baby

    New Gift Registry Concept Empowers Women to Celebrate Occasions Beyond a Wedding or Baby

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    Celebrate Me Registry Launches, Encourages Women to ‘Claim All of Their Cake Days.’

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    Aug 18, 2022


    CHICAGO, August 18, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Celebrate Me Registry launches the first totally customizable gift registry service; a site designed for women who want to celebrate the milestone moments in life that don’t fit into a traditional “box.” Celebrate Me Registry’s mission is to help all women feel valued, lauded, and special – while taking the guesswork out of gifting.

    Now, users may create a completely free registry for any occasion they desire, no white dress or baby bump required. The Celebrate Me Registry platform was designed to share the excitement around landing that new promotion, getting a master’s degree, finishing chemo, or “just because.”

    The concept came to Celebrate Me Registry founder Chrisondra Boyd while attempting to create a registry for her 40th birthday, which was canceled due to Covid. “I wanted to give my friends and family a way to celebrate this moment with me, but found it frustrating that there wasn’t an elegant or enticing platform available for more non-traditional occasions.”

    Celebrants can take advantage of the easy-to-use site to compile the registry of their dreams. In addition to the website, a mobile app and Chrome extension are available to make adding gifts a breeze, from anywhere on the internet. And for those who are usually stumped when asked what they’d like to receive, the site features shoppable gift guides to remove the workload of choosing items.

    “It’s time to rethink the registry and what we deem worthy of celebration,” said Chrisondra. “At Celebrate Me Registry, we believe it’s time to empower all women to ask for exactly what they want.”

    About Celebrate Me Registry

    Celebrate Me Registry is the first totally customizable registry service that lets you add gifts from across the internet for any occasion. Created by a woman, for women who deserve to be celebrated (which is, like, all of us).

    For more information about Celebrate Me Registry, please visit www.celebratemeregistry.com or follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.

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    Ashley Gregory Hackett

    ashley@celebratemeregistry.com

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  • Nantucket Whaler Announces Canadian Expansion in Partnership With Iconic Men’s Retailer, Tip Top

    Nantucket Whaler Announces Canadian Expansion in Partnership With Iconic Men’s Retailer, Tip Top

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    Aug 2, 2022


    TORONTO, Canada & WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., August 2, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Nantucket Whaler, the New England lifestyle apparel brand inspired by a lifetime at sea and the heritage of Nantucket Island, has partnered with Tip Top, the leading retailer of men’s clothing in Canada, with initial collections that are launching for Fall/Winter 2022 and Spring/Summer 2023. 

    For over a century, Tip Top has provided quality suits and related accessories at great value and with perfect fits. By adding the Nantucket Whaler brand to its selections, Tip Top can provide a sportier casualwear to complement its core suit lineups. 

    “Tip Top has a rich history in Canada, so it’s an honor to be partnering with them on building the Nantucket Whaler business,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing, the company that manages the Nantucket Whaler brand. “Alongside our Canadian
    joint venture partner, Grand National Apparel, we continue to seek strategic opportunities with global industry leaders as we look to expand our footprint, engage more consumers, and increase innovative product offerings with our Nantucket-inspired lifestyle brand.”

    The exclusive Nantucket Whaler collection focuses on heritage-inspired styles incorporating the brand’s signature garment dyed and washed fabrics to create authentic and rugged looks that pair perfectly with the merchandise available in Tip Top locations across Canada. Blending functional design with technical details, the Men’s Fall/Winter 2022 Collection offers timeless staples with modern updates, such as vintage washed Denim Shirts, midweight French Terry Crewnecks, and 360° Stretch 5-Pocket Twill Jeans, all in a beautiful array of natural weathered colors. Nantucket Whaler will be available in all of the 80 Tip Top locations across Canada and online at tiptop.ca.

    “We’re proud to now have the Nantucket Whaler brand as part of our assortment in Tip Top,” said Tiffany Braund, VP of Merchandising for Tip Top. “With a shared commitment to style, quality, and authenticity at the core of our business, we think Nantucket Whaler’s nautical style will be a hit in the Canadian market. We anticipate that Canadian consumers will love the overall style, comfort, and utility of the brand. It’s a win-win for everyone.” 

    Nantucket Whaler’s unique style reflects the heritage, grit and strength of Nantucket Island in its well-crafted clothes for the modern consumer who embodies those same core values. The authentic brand is available in the United States online only, at nantucketwhaler.com.

    About Nantucket Whaler

    Nantucket Whaler, a lifestyle brand, is inspired by exploration and island history dating back to 1837. The brand’s heritage is steeped in the mystique of Nantucket Island and the generations of people who built a life exploring the sea. Nantucket Whaler style translates the grit, strength, and endurance of those early nautical explorers into well-crafted clothes for modern consumers who embody those same core values. Visit nantucketwhaler.com for more information. 

    As a proud sponsor of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), Nantucket Whaler supports the non-profit organization in its dedication to the conservation of whales and dolphins through inspiring global action. WDC, a leading global organization, defends these remarkable creatures against the many threats they face through campaigns, lobbying, conservation projects, field research and education. Visit whales.org for more information.

    About Tip Top | Tailors since 1909

    For over 110 years, Tip Top has been providing Canadians with quality menswear at incredible value. With over 80 stores across the country and tiptop.ca, Tip Top is the destination for event solutions and allows men to have Perfect Moments Perfectly Dressed. There for life’s special milestones, from proms to weddings and all the events in between, Tip Top carries a wide range of styles in both formal and casual wear. At its core, Tip Top is fully focused on Fit – fitting men’s bodies, budgets, and styles – to give them the confidence they get when they look and feel great.

    Tip Top is a proud sponsor of The Fight to End Cancer benefiting the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and, since partnering in 2016, has raised over $650,000 through the “Wear Your Support” Campaign.

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    For Additional Information, Contact:

    Stacey Kovalsky
    Senior Director of Global Communications, USPA Global Licensing
    Phone: (561) 790-8036 Email: skovalsky@uspagl.com

    Marita Anthony
    Exec. Vice President, Grand National Apparel 
    Phone: (416) 746-3511 Email : manthony@gnapparel.com

    Source: Nantucket Whaler

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  • Historic 2022 U.S. Open Polo Championship® Closes Out American High-Goal Competition in South Florida

    Historic 2022 U.S. Open Polo Championship® Closes Out American High-Goal Competition in South Florida

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    Apr 26, 2022


    WELLINGTON, Fla., April 26, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association, is pleased to announce that the 2022 U.S. Open Polo Championship® has officially closed out the high-goal polo season in Wellington, Florida, the “Winter Equestrian Capital of the World.” With record attendance at the International Polo Club (IPC) and watched by millions on ESPN, the U.S. Open Polo Championship celebrated the tradition and heritage of polo for the last game of the season in the United States. 

    In this, the third leg of the 2022 GAUNTLET OF POLO® series, it was an upset with 2019 GAUNTLET OF POLO winner Team Pilot topping La Elina in a score of 11-6 and taking home $100,000. Played on the U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field, the U.S. Open Polo Championship is one of the most historic tournaments in the United States, featuring the sport’s finest players, alongside their equine partners from around the world. The thrilling action of the final game was livestreamed exclusively on Global Polo TV (GPTV) and later broadcast on ESPN. It’s now available On-Demand at ESPN.com.

    “This year the U.S. Open Polo Championship had the largest number of team entries in its history, which really demonstrates how much growth we have seen across the sport in recent years,” said Stewart Armstrong, Chairman of the United States Polo Association (USPA). “The ability to broadcast top tournaments like this on ESPN is not only great for the sport itself but also widens our overall audience to generate new fans in the U.S. and around the world.”

    The GAUNTLET OF POLO series consists of three tournaments, the C.V. Whitney Cup®, the USPA Gold Cup® and the U.S. Open Polo Championship, all played at IPC. In addition to the more than $200,000 in prize money awarded this GAUNTLET season, U.S. Polo Assn. has donated a total of $15,000 to the finalists’ charities of choice including the following 501(c)(3) polo-based charities: Polo Players Support Group, Polo Museum, Replay Polo, ELS for Autism Foundation, and Polo Pony Rescue.

    “U.S. Polo Assn is proud to partner with the USPA, The International Polo Club and The Palm Beaches to bring polo to as many fans as possible in Palm Beach County, and through our new and outstanding partnership with ESPN,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing Inc., which manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “Alongside our partners, we now look forward to the unique opportunity to host the XII FIP World Polo Championships, last held in Australia, right here in Palm Beach County this coming October!”

    About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL)

    U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 194 countries worldwide. Ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine’s 2020 list of “Top 150 Global Licensors,” U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com.

    USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) is the for-profit subsidiary of the USPA and its exclusive worldwide licensor. USPAGL manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand and is the steward of the USPA’s intellectual properties, providing the sport with a long-term source of revenue. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPAGL also manages Global Polo TV, the world’s leading digital platform with polo and lifestyle content. In addition, USPAGL partners with ESPN and BeIN Sports globally to share the sport of polo broadcasts on television and on-demand to millions of viewers around the world. For more polo content, visit globalpolo.com.

    About the United States Polo Association® (USPA)

    The United States Polo Association was organized and exists for the purposes of promoting the game of polo, coordinating the activities of its Member Clubs and Registered Players, arranging and supervising polo tournaments, competitions and games, and providing rules, handicaps, and conditions for those tournaments, competitions, and games including the safety and welfare of participants and mounts. Founded in 1890, the USPA is the national governing body for the sport of polo. The USPA is currently comprised of almost 200 member clubs with thousands of individual members and oversees 40 national tournaments. For more information, please visit uspolo.org.

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    For further information contact: 

    Shannon Stilson – VP, Sports Marketing & Media 

    Phone +001.561.227.6994 – E-mail: sstilson@uspagl.com

    Stacey Kovalsky – Senior Director, Global Communications

    Phone +001.561.790.8036 – E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.com

    Source: USPA Global Licensing Inc.

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  • Retire to Portugal? Hot springs in January, no traffic, and universal health care — the best retirement escape you’ve never heard of

    Retire to Portugal? Hot springs in January, no traffic, and universal health care — the best retirement escape you’ve never heard of

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    Money manager Matt Patsky stood at the window of his hotel on the Portuguese island of São Miguel in March last year, looking out over the Atlantic, and thought: I’m not sure we can retire here after all.

    He told his husband, “I don’t know [if] we could live here. It looks like the people are crazy. There are people going in the water, swimming in the ocean. How crazy do you have to be to go swimming in the Atlantic in March?”

    Patsky, 56, mentioned this to a local real-estate agent later that day. The man didn’t understand the issue. The water, he said, was probably no cooler than 65 degrees.

    How these Americans save money in retirement: They live in Spain

    As Boston-based Patsky adds: In New England you’re lucky if the water gets that warm in August.

    It’s “one of the great selling points of the Azores,” he says. “It is rarely below 60. It is rarely above 80. And the water temperature tends to be steady between 65 and 75 degrees.”

    Patsky says he and his husband, a retired businessman who’s 66, are “80%” sure they are going to live outside the United States when they retire. They are tired especially of the politics and the racial tensions.

    The No. 1 thing that attracted them to the Azores — which lie barely more than twice as far from Boston as from Lisbon — wasn’t the weather. It was the emigration.

    Portugal, they discovered, offers the all-round fastest, cheapest, easiest way to get a so-called golden visa, putting the recipient on a fast track to permanent residence and citizenship.

    You have to have means, but this is not purely for Rockefellers. If you want to get Portuguese residency, and a passport, you need to buy a home in the country and generally to put at least some money into fixing it up, and spend at least seven days a year in the country for the next five years.

    After six months, you get a residency card. After five years, a passport.

    The threshold prices vary, depending on the type of home you buy and where you buy it, but they start at €280,000 (about $310,000).

    As part of the deal, says Patsky, you have to buy the home with cash. You can’t take out a Portuguese mortgage. But you can always raise the cash by remortgaging a U.S. home. The money thresholds are lower than in many other countries. And the seven-day requirement lets Patsky continue his job in Boston, as the CEO of socially responsible investing company Trillium, during the five years.

    A small but growing number of Americans are choosing to retire abroad — some because it’s cheaper; some because they have family or roots overseas; and some because of lifestyle, culture or ambience. The number of retired U.S. workers receiving Social Security checks overseas has risen by a third in 10 years, and that doesn’t count all the “retirement refugees” who get their benefits deposited in a bank account in the U.S.

    Europe is by far the most popular destination by continent, with about a quarter of a million U.S. retirees, based on Social Security direct deposits. That includes nearly 13,000 in Portugal.

    “Portugal has been so welcoming to the LGBT community, that you are seeing a huge number of LGBT couples looking at Portugal,” reports Patsky. On their trips to the Azores, Patsky says he and his husband have been bumping into other LGBT couples from the U.S. looking at golden visas as well.

    On a recent trip they overheard four American women at the next table in a restaurant. It was “two lesbian couples from Philadelphia, looking at the ‘golden visa’ and looking at property in the Azores. We ended up sitting with them with my iPad open looking at property.”

    You can see the islands’ attraction. There are regular flights from various North American and European cities, Patsky says. “It’s a 4½-hour flight from Boston, and, because of our large Azorean population [in New England], there are actually daily flights,” he says.

    Pretty much everyone on the island speaks some English, which is taught in schools as a compulsory second language.

    “It’s like living in a Portuguese fishing village,” Patsky says of Ponta Delgada, the main city on São Miguel. “It has a lot of the same feel as Provincetown [on Cape Cod], in terms of being a fishing village. It’s quaint.” The population is about 70,000. “It’s a good size, and it’s got a very vibrant economy.”

    Thanks to some spectacular cliffs, São Miguel — one of the nine islands that the Azores comprise — has hosted the Red Bull World Cliff Diving World Series on several occasions, including last year.

    Patsky and his husband love the island’s natural beauty. “January, we were swimming, we were at the hot springs. Incredible. This really is nice weather year round. There is no traffic. There is no rush hour.” The longest distance you could drive on the island, from one point to another, would take you an hour, he says.

    And unlike in Boston, he adds with a laugh, you don’t see snow.

    Both members of the couple are equally eager to retire abroad, Patsky says, in no small part to flee America’s rising racial tensions and poisonous politics. Last year Patsky’s husband, originally from the Philippines, was run over at a pedestrian crossing in Boston, Patsky recalls, and was left lying on the pavement with multiple fractures. When a policeman arrived at the scene, he asked the prone 65-year-old for his Social Security number to determine whether he was in the U.S. illegally, Patsky says.

    “My husband and I want to make sure that our retirement is spent in a country that respects the dignity of every person,” Patsky says, “and that treats access to health care as a human right.” Portugal has a public health service, modeled after Britain’s National Health Service, which is available to all residents.

    The couple had started talking about an “exit plan” right after the 2016 presidential election. Their research led them to Portugal, and then to the Azores.

    They are hardly alone in looking at the Azores. This is starting to turn into a well-trodden exit route. “There are hotel chains that are selling villas at exactly the price point you need to get the golden visa,” Patsky says. They’ll even rent the villa out for you to tourists, to generate income, and say they’ll buy it back after the five years are up.

    Patsky says the couple won’t be moving for at least five years. Patsky’s remaining at the helm of Trillium following its takeover by Australia’s Perpetual Ltd.
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    He says one of the key appeals of Portugal’s visa program is that he can carry on working full time in the U.S. while at the same time completing the steps needed to get his Portuguese passport.

    Naturally, there are forms to fill out. You’ll need the usual financial and employment records. You’ll also need an FBI report to prove you have a clean rap sheet. (Pro tip from Patsky: Don’t get your fingerprints done at the police station on card. Get them done electronically at the post office and apply online. It will save you weeks.)

    As for that major retirement headache, health care, you will need to prove you have health insurance in your home country every year during the initial five years, Patsky says. Medicare counts.

    And when you finally retire to the country full time? After your five-year period you’ll have a Portuguese passport. And that means an EU passport. And so you can move anywhere in the EU, including those places with the most lavish, generous public health insurance.

    “You can pick wherever you want to retire because it’s the EU,” Patsky says.

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  • U.S. Polo Assn. Launches Brick-and-Mortar Strategy in the United Kingdom with First Store in the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlets

    U.S. Polo Assn. Launches Brick-and-Mortar Strategy in the United Kingdom with First Store in the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlets

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    ELLESMERE PORT, England, April 19, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Global, sport-inspired fashion brand U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is opening its first store this April in the United Kingdom, in partnership with its United Kingdom Licensee, Brand Machine Group (BMG). Additional store openings are planned in the United Kingdom for later this year and beyond.

    Situated in the McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, the new store will house the latest men’s and women’s wear collections from the global, sport-inspired brand. Fashion-savvy people of the North-West now can experience one of the world’s most celebrated lifestyle brands. Shoppers will also experience the elevated store design concept, set over 2,000 sq. ft., complete with aspirational imagery, the brand’s signature stripe detailing, tech-driven touchless pay, and LED screens for streaming photoshoots and some of the world’s most exciting polo games. New product deliveries will be arriving at the store weekly, keeping the options fresh for consumers.

    The opening celebration includes product giveaways, polo players and influencers, with special guest appearances, including that of commentator and host of CBS Sports and The World of Polo, Karl Ude-Martinez, and much more will mark Opening Day on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

    Collections from U.S. Polo Assn. represent the heritage of the brand but are told in the most contemporary way. Sport-inspired products range from preppy to collegiate; casual chic mixed with durable, everyday apparel and accessories. U.S. Polo Assn. is worn by players and followers of one of the most exciting and prestigious sports in the world. Today, U.S. Polo Assn. is an instantly recognizable lifestyle brand with a multi-billion-dollar global footprint operating across 194 countries. The brand has successfully fused past and present for lovers of classic, timeless, and wearable style. It maintains its unbreakable bond with the USPA and continues to be its official apparel partner. 

    The iconic U.S. Polo Assn. brand is being brought to Cheshire Oaks by the brand’s licensing partner, BMG, the United Kingdom-based, global licensing organization, which partners with some of the biggest and most well-known fashion brands in the world. 

    “After several years in partnership with U.S. Polo Assn. to market and sell the brand in the U.K., we are proud to open our first store, this being the first of many U.S. Polo Assn. stores we plan to open throughout the U.K. in the coming years,” explains Tom Duncan, Brand Director, BMG. “The Cheshire Oaks store will offer high-quality service and product, at great prices in the best store environment that U.S. Polo Assn. has to offer.”

    U.S. Polo Assn. has always had a loyal fan base in the U.K. due to the origins of the modern version of the sport dating back to the 1800s. Indian military officers imported the game of polo to Britain in the 1860s, and the first set of formal British rules was created in 1874, many of which are still in existence. Today, U.S. Polo Assn. sponsors some of the most prestigious polo, influencer, and charity events in the U.K., including the illustrious British Gold Cup, Sand Polo, and the Royal Charity Cup.

    “We have great history in the U.K. as a sport and as a brand and are eager to expand our brick-and-mortar strategy by opening many stores here in the coming years,” J. Michael Prince, President & CEO of USPA Global Licensing, the company that manages and markets the U.S. Polo Assn. brand across 194 countries, said of the U.K. expansion strategy. “With our authentic connection to the sport of polo, this U.S. Polo Assn. store has the best elements of our new outlet store design, created to offer consumers more than just shopping, but also an engaging experience.”

    About Brand Machine Group (BMG)

    The Brand Machine Group is an international fashion brand owner and licensing specialist, housing a diverse and industry-leading portfolio of fashion, sports, and outdoor brands across adults and childrenswear clothing and accessories. With more than 35 years of expertise, BMG specialises in global licensing and partners with recognised market leaders to manage a seamless and collaborative process of designing, manufacturing, and delivering quality products whilst championing the DNA of its brands. Portfolio of brands: Penfield (Owned) Duchamp (owned) Ben Sherman, Elle Junior, Franklin & Marshall, Jack Wills, Juicy Couture, Lyle & Scott, Lee Jeans, Original Penguin, U.S. Polo Assn. (Licensed).

    About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL)

    U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 194 countries worldwide. Ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine’s 2020 list of “Top 150 Global Licensors,” U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com. For more polo content, visit globalpolo.com.

    USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) is the for-profit subsidiary of the USPA and its exclusive worldwide licensor. USPAGL manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand and is the steward of the USPA’s intellectual properties, providing the sport with a long-term source of revenue. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPAGL also manages Global Polo TV, the world’s leading digital platform with polo and lifestyle content. In addition, USPAGL partners with ESPN and BeIN Sports globally to share the sport of polo broadcasts on television and on-demand to millions of viewers around the world. For more polo content, visit globalpolo.com.

    For further information contact: 

    Peter Cuthbertson – peter@sixteenelevenconsultancy.com (Press queries) 

    Gina DiGregorio – gina.digregorio@brandmachinegroup.com (Brand queries) 

    Stacey Kovalsky – skovalsky@uspagl.com (U.S. Polo Assn. United States HQ)

    Source: USPA Global Licensing Inc.

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  • 100th Anniversary of the United States Polo Association’s National Intercollegiate Championship Finals to Air on ESPNU

    100th Anniversary of the United States Polo Association’s National Intercollegiate Championship Finals to Air on ESPNU

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    Apr 15, 2022


    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 15, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly outfitted all competing teams in the United States Polo Association’s Division I National Intercollegiate Championships (NIC), held at the Virginia Polo Center in Charlottesville, VA. Contested for the first time in two years due to coronavirus, the 2022 finals marked the centennial anniversary of the USPA’s Intercollegiate/Interscholastic (I/I) program, dedicated to growing the sport of polo through future generations in the United States.

    Representing the best intercollegiate programs in the country, the 2022 D1 Men’s and Women’s National Intercollegiate Championship Finals were played on Saturday, April 9, with the University of Virginia (UVA) sweeping the Men’s and Women’s National Championships for the first time since 2012. The final contenders included UVA, University of Kentucky, University of North Texas, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma State. 

    The Finals were livestreamed exclusively on Global Polo TV (GPTV), the digital epicenter for polo content and live games around the world. New to the 2022 National Intercollegiate Championships includes a historic partnership with ESPN to air the Finals on ESPN University for the very first time on Sunday, April 17. The Women’s Final is set to air at 6 p.m. EST and the Men’s Final at 7 p.m. EST. Check your local listings for air times. 

    The most celebrated tournament for collegiate polo in the United States included support from U.S. Polo Assn.’s nationwide Collegiate Partnership Program (CPP). Through the CPP, U.S. Polo Assn. provided student-athletes from a total of 29 colleges with complete game attire throughout the official polo season. 

    “The 100th anniversary of the 2022 National Intercollegiate Championships is a celebration that showcases the growth of the sport of polo nationwide,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing, which manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “As the official brand of the United States Polo Association, U.S. Polo Assn. is proud to be part of this event by outfitting these exceptional students in their team jerseys.”

    Additional support from U.S. Polo Assn.’s Collegiate Partnership Program over the past year included performance team jerseys, white playing pants, polo shirts, caps, and equipment gear bags as well as a monetary donation for a record 48 collegiate teams throughout the country. 

    “As we come to the end of another great year of collegiate polo and mark our 100th anniversary, we are grateful to have the support of the global apparel brand, U.S. Polo Assn.,” said Liz Brayboy, Chair of the USPA’s Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Committee. “We thank U.S. Polo Assn. for their many contributions to the program and players across the country.” 

    About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL)

    U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 194 countries worldwide. Ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine’s 2020 list of “Top 150 Global Licensors,” U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com.

    USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) is the for-profit subsidiary of the USPA and its exclusive worldwide licensor. USPAGL manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand and is the steward of the USPA’s intellectual properties, providing the sport with a long-term source of revenue. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPAGL also manages Global Polo TV, the world’s leading digital platform with polo and lifestyle content. In addition, USPAGL partners with ESPN and BeIN Sports globally to share the sport of polo broadcasts on television and on-demand to millions of viewers around the world. For more polo content, visit globalpolo.com.

    About the United States Polo Association® (USPA)

    The United States Polo Association was organized and exists for the purposes of promoting the game of polo, coordinating the activities of its Member Clubs and Registered Players, arranging and supervising polo tournaments, competitions and games, and providing rules, handicaps, and conditions for those tournaments, competitions, and games including the safety and welfare of participants and mounts. Founded in 1890, the USPA is the national governing body for the sport of polo. The USPA is currently comprised of almost 200 member clubs with thousands of individual members and oversees 40 national tournaments. For more information, please visit uspolo.org.

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    Photo Credit: Oana Photo

    For further information contact: 

    Shannon Stilson – VP, Sports Marketing & Media 

    Phone +001.561.227.6994 – Email: sstilson@uspagl.com

    Stacey Kovalsky – Senior Director, Global Communications

    Phone +001.561.790.8036 – Email: skovalsky@uspagl.com

    Source: USPA Global Licensing Inc.

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  • Nantucket Whaler Launches Spring 2022 Collection

    Nantucket Whaler Launches Spring 2022 Collection

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    Mar 10, 2022


    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 10, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Nantucket Whaler, the classic American lifestyle brand inspired by exploration and island history dating back to 1837, has introduced its Spring 2022 Collection. For Nantucket Whaler, this seasonal collection comes with a focus on sun-washed colors, classic neutrals, and product versatility. The brand’s unique style merges function with fashion, consistently reflective of grit and strength with its well-crafted clothes for modern consumers who embody those same core values.

    Nantucket Whaler’s new men’s collection is designed with muted, sun-washed colors layered with stretch woven fabrics to create authentic and rugged looks. Filled with natural and neutral colors, trimmer fits, and lightweight materials, Spring 2022 offers modern looks with a genuine nautical feel to enhance any wardrobe.

    The Spring 2022 Collection for Nantucket Whaler is designed to be layered with staple apparel items, including denim, plaids, and nautical stripes, to create classic and casual looks. Fabrics in this collection are thoughtfully garment-dyed, creating a vintage look that remains modern, with signature brand colors.

    Nantucket Whaler looks to the style of generations built around a nautical lifestyle to design for the brand, which can be seen in this Spring Collection.

    “For Spring 2022, Nantucket Whaler’s inspiration uses natural fabrications, sun-washed colors and casual, layered styling that can go from a beach lunch to the office and then to happy hour,” says Brian Kaminer, SVP of Brand and Product Development for Nantucket Whaler. “With today’s active lifestyle, it’s important to have comfort and flexibility in what you wear, and we achieve this by adding technical characteristics to the stylish products and fabrics we make.”

    Much of the brand’s authentic collection is designed and manufactured in the USA, including in New England. 

    Nantucket Whaler recently announced a partnership with FR Knitting, a New England-based mill recognized for superior quality and outstanding value of American-made garments since 1911. This partnership developed a limited-edition FR Knitting x Nantucket Whaler Capsule Collection for Spring 2022, including the Steward Cardigan, Prow Sweater, Chatham Crewneck, and both Boatneck and Rollneck Sweaters. These authentic Whaler Knit sweaters, alongside the entire Spring 2022 Collection, are available online only at www.nantucketwhaler.com. 

    About Nantucket Whaler

    Nantucket Whaler, a lifestyle brand, is inspired by exploration and island history dating back to 1837. The brand’s heritage is steeped in the mystique of Nantucket Island and the generations of people who built a life exploring the sea. Nantucket Whaler style translates the grit, strength and endurance of those early nautical explorers into well-crafted clothes for modern consumers who embody those same core values. 

    As a proud sponsor of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), Nantucket Whaler supports the non-profit organization in its dedication to the conservation of whales and dolphins through inspiring global action. WDC, a leading global organization, defends these remarkable creatures against the many threats they face through campaigns, lobbying, conservation projects, field research and education. Visit whales.org for more information.

    Press Release Contact: 

    Stacey Kovalsky – Senior Director, Global Communications

    Phone +001.561.790.8036 – Email: skovalsky@uspagl.com

    Kaela Drake – PR & Communications Coordinator

    Phone +001.561.461.8596 – Email : kdrake@uspagl.com

    Source: Nantucket Whaler

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  • Community Heroes Celebrate North Carolina Dream Wedding at Castle Ladyhawke

    Community Heroes Celebrate North Carolina Dream Wedding at Castle Ladyhawke

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    Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, millions of Americans were forced to put their dreams on hold. Many feared those dreams may never come true. However, even through the most difficult of times, love always finds a way to prevail. To celebrate the love and resilience shown by frontline workers, Castle Ladyhawke at Bear Lake Reserve and the Jackson County Tourism Development Authority partnered to hold a nationwide contest for a dream wedding at Castle Ladyhawke

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    TUCKASEGEE, N.C., November 16, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    On November 4, contest winners and now newlyweds Kayla and Jose Arellano celebrated their special day at Castle Ladyhawke; a day nearly two years in the making. Jose and Kayla got engaged on Dec. 1, 2019, and had planned to get married in October 2020 before COVID changed everything. During the height of the pandemic, Kayla worked tirelessly as an ER/NICU nurse while Jose’s job needed him more than ever to help keep essential workers and families connected. On top of that, as Kayla had been taking care of premature babies in the NICU, she had one of her own. Kayla and Jose welcomed their baby girl, Koraline, into the world on Oct. 31, 2020. After a 76-day NICU stay, she’s fully healthy and was able to be a special part of this magical day.

    Valued at $40,000 the all-inclusive wedding package included a wedding planner, catering, photographers, videographers, florals, live music, and independent singer/songwriter Matt Stillwell. Matt Stillwell’s performance included a song he wrote for the bride and groom’s first dance, titled “Spend Forever”. With 100 of Kayla and Jose’s closest friends and family in attendance, it was truly a memorable night for everyone involved.

    “The castle was bursting with magic tonight; it was truly a dream come true.” – Kayla and Jose Arellano

    Castle Ladyhawke, North Carolina’s premier wedding and special event venue, is an authentic period-designed Scottish Border Castle nestled against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains and conveniently connected to the stunning Bear Lake Reserve gated community. To find out about its history, view photos, and learn more about our contest winners, visit CastleLadyhawke.com

    About Bear Lake Reserve
    Bear Lake Reserve is a premier luxury destination set within the jewel of Jackson County. Its 2100 acres of natural wooded beauty along the shores of Bear Creek Lake offers a secluded getaway in the mountains with all the amenities of a luxury resort including golf, pickleball/tennis, water sports, hiking, swimming, and more. To learn more or book a vacation or tour, visit www.BearLakeReserve.com.

    About Jackson County, NC
    Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, Sylva, Balsam, Cullowhee, Glenville and Sapphire are the distinct locales that make up Western North Carolina’s Jackson County. Each of these Blue Ridge Mountain towns provides natural beauty that invites visitors to experience the NC Mountains. The majestic mountains harbor miles of hiking trails and waterfalls while charming downtowns are known for shopping, dining, culture, and hometown atmosphere. www.DiscoverJacksonNC.com

    Media Inquiries pwhite@castleladyhawke.com

    Source: Castle Ladyhawke

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  • Los Angeles Bride Launches Wellness, Self-Care Bridal Brand, the Mine Company, Following Toxic Bullying Experience

    Los Angeles Bride Launches Wellness, Self-Care Bridal Brand, the Mine Company, Following Toxic Bullying Experience

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    Designed Specifically for Brides, The Mine Company Offers a One-Stop-Shop Offering Self-Care Solutions to Encourage A Blissful Engagement

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    LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Kerry O’Donoghue, an identical triplet and entrepreneur living in Southern California, has officially launched a new wellness and self-care brand for brides, The Mine Company. Following a toxic wedding planning experience involving her family, coupled with delays due to the pandemic, O’Donoghue felt the stress of being a bride rose to a whole new level. Her own hostile experience and bouts of malicious bullying from her sisters led O’Donoghue to design a set of self-care products to uplift a bride’s mind, body, and spirit. Today, over five thousand brides have had brighter days in their engagement through The Mine Company’s line of bridal wellness products.

    “My own personal situation with my family left me feeling very unsupported. However, this negative experience truly inspired me to do something that could help and support another bride in having the idyllic engagement they should be experiencing,” says O’Donoghue, Founder of The Mine Company. “Bringing change to the wedding industry is more imperative now than ever. Brides need proper wellness in their lives, and it all starts with self-care.”

    The Mine Company offers a variety of natural and non-toxic beauty, self-care, and nutritional products. Key products include Crystal Clear Carats, a natural on-the-go ring cleaning pen, Bridal Glow Vitamins, daily gummy vitamins to support stronger hair, skin, and nails, and Bouquet Toss, a moisturizing rose petal bath bomb. Brides can experience all of The Mine Company’s top bridal wellness products with a purchase of their newly launched Bridal Self-Care Box. O’Donoghue also offers complimentary handwritten gift messages with every gift purchase. 

    “Self-care is not always a physical practice; it is an emotional one that is necessary for brides to transition into the next stage of their life with their head held high,” said O’Donoghue. “For me, self-care meant setting boundaries. My advice to brides is to remember to focus on yourself and be your own cheerleader, and you will be glowing when you finally have your day to walk down the aisle.”

    To learn more about The Mine Company, visit theminecompany.com or contact Kerry O’Donoghue directly at kerry@theminecompany.com.

    Source: The Mine Company

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  • Evergreen Podcasts Launches Weddings Unveiled

    Evergreen Podcasts Launches Weddings Unveiled

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    updated: Oct 8, 2020


    CLEVELAND, October 8, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    Evergreen Podcasts welcomes Weddings Unveiled to their family of podcasts. The information-packed series, Weddings Unveiled, joins Evergreen’s growing list of Lifestyle podcasts which includes The Katz Walk and Unleash Your Supernova. The new Lifestyle podcasts will eventually be spun off into their own Evergreen podcast channel. Host Leah Longbrake is pulling back the veil to bring the listener honest advice and creative ideas from those in the wedding industry. From the Engagement to the Honeymoon, get all the details one would need from wedding and event experts to make it your best day ever!

    “I’m thrilled to work with Evergreen to help couples plan their big day with the Weddings Unveiled podcast,” gushed Leah Longbrake – Host of Weddings Unveiled and Producer at Evergreen Podcasts, “and hope that we can ease their mind about the process and enjoy the journey. The team at Evergreen has been incredible to work with and has truly become a second family to me.”

    “Leah is wonderfully creative and visionary in her approach to this podcast,” noted Michael C. DeAloia – CEO of Evergreen Podcasts, “She came to us with a concept that we loved and supported. This is going to be a fun show to listen to.”

    Leah Longbrake, host of Weddings Unveiled, will be available for all media interviews including TV, radio, print and online services. Please contact Evergreen Podcasts press contact as noted below.

    Where to Listen:

    Apple Podcasts | Spotify | All Major Listening Platforms

    About Evergreen Podcasts
    Evergreen features a growing catalog of entertaining and informative podcasts, rooted in high creative values and production quality. We are a community where people think big, capturing the color and diversity of modern thinkers. From entrepreneurs and musicians to philosophers and artists, Evergreen is in the business of uniting audiences with boots-on-the-ground storytellers. Evergreen’s talented creative team works with top brands and thought leaders to publish inspiring stories through branded content, original shows, and partner podcasts.

    Evergreen Podcasts was founded by Joan Dolan Andrews in January of 2017. During its first year of operation, Evergreen launched 4 podcasts with nearly 18,000 podcast downloads. Today, The company has 58 podcast programs and is on pace to deliver more than 4 million podcast downloads in 2020.

    Podcasts published by Evergreen include From First Lady to Jackie O., This American President, The Medal of Honor Podcast, Burn the Boats, The Chad & Cheese Podcast, The Talent Cast, Professional Book Nerds, Banking Transformed, Roots of American Music, Your Teen, Up2, and Novel Conversations. All podcasts produced and distributed by Evergreen Podcasts can be streamed globally on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, and other major podcast platforms.

    Press Contact:

    Name: David Allen Moss

    Email: dmoss@evergreenpodcasts.com

    Source: Evergreen Podcasts

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  • Break Free Worldwide 2020 Championship: Create Your Escape in SOULidarity

    Break Free Worldwide 2020 Championship: Create Your Escape in SOULidarity

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    The World’s First Global LIVE STREAM HIP HOP Dance Competition Promoting Solidarity: Break Free Worldwide 2020 Championship is organizing the first-ever six-day online global breaking competition April 21-26, 2020, with over 500 competitors dancing in solidarity in one-round elimination battles for over $35,000 in cash and prizes

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    HOUSTON, April 7, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​Break Free Worldwide LLC is a global organization promoting peace, love, unity, and having fun through arts-education, community engagement, and leader empowerment. The current headquarters, along with its three Houston schools and Kansas City franchise school, teaches breakdancing, DJ, and graffiti art to over 500 students. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Break Free effectively managed to create an interactive, online course curriculum with its current student body. The iBreakFree Experience has its students focused, inspired, and motivated while at home with live-stream sessions with their instructors and graded assignments relating to their art-form. This week, Break Free Worldwide is expanding the “iBreakFree Experience” to a multi-continents-level initiative through the Break Free Worldwide 2020 Championship.

    The Worldwide 2020 Breaking Championship spans all over the globe, grouping the competition in four major regions: the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa East. Passionate and professional B-Boy and B-Girl athletes from all over the world will have a shot at the $35,000 in cash prizes. Break Free Worldwide is receiving applications from each region via a video-submission to register and will ultimately select 512 competitors to enter the live battles. Taking into consideration the unprecedented times, the six-day live broadcast will be free for viewers worldwide and will include storytelling elements along with the action-packed, live-stream broadcast. A portion of the proceeds raised from the event will go towards Autism Awareness while creating a special-needs dance class for Houston area youth with autism.

    The theme for the Worldwide Championship is “Create Your Escape in SOULidarity.” The impact achieved through this event will effectively unite the global dance community, beginning April 21, 2020, at 8 a.m. CT, when the first round of the Championship goes live.

    At the BreakFree virtual staff meeting, founder Moises Rivas and Chairman Ionel Nechiti shared their beliefs in support of this unique event, obtaining full support from high-level influencers that expands BreakFree’s presence into all global regions, empowering General Manager Jeremy Peña to move full speed ahead with the countdown of the worldwide event, building up the emotions to announce the final winner live on April 26, 2020.

    The Break Free Worldwide 2020 Championship is inviting everyone to enroll as a competitor, sponsor, student or as a viewer in solidarity at https://breakfreeworldwide.com.

    To subscribe or contribute a story to BreakFree’s social media platform via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube, find us at @breakfreeworldwide and use the hashtags #iBreakFree, #iBreakFreeBattle, #BreakFreeWorldwide, #CreateYourEscape, #Soulidarity, and #Worldwide2020Championship.

    CONTACT:
    Break Free Worldwide
    +1-713-315-7687
    https://breakfreeworldwide.com/
    media@breakfreeworldwide.com

    Source: Break Free Worldwide LLC

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  • Rapid Response to Remote Work During COVID-19

    Rapid Response to Remote Work During COVID-19

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    Coaching, feedback, and best practices for building a productive team to meet company goals during uncertain times

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    updated: Mar 26, 2020


    NEW YORK, March 26, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    ​SWAYworkplace recently released its Rapid Response to Remote Work guide and coaching service for businesses adjusting to the new normal caused by COVID-19. SWAYworkplace’s free 17-page guide starts the conversation with best practices, and a free 30-minute coaching session helps companies streamline the implementation process. The Rapid Response Guide offers a clear way for enterprises, managers, and employees to become more productive and understand each other better in a remote environment.

    “The response to COVID-19 is difficult as most people are unexpectedly being forced to adapt to a flexible model of work, making decisions based on fear and feeling unprepared and uncertain,” said Denise Brouder, founder of SWAYworkplace. “The SWAY team is here to provide expert guidance and support as we collectively work through the impact of COVID-19. Let’s do this.”

    Features of SWAY’s Rapid Response service include:

    • Specific step-by-step action plans for enterprises and employees to become productive at home.
       
    • Facebook Lives to discuss specific challenges facing companies today.
       
    • Zoom webinars to talk directly to teams while demonstrating how others watching can implement these principles.
       
    • What companies need to know in order to lead with the principles of empathy: I see you, I hear you, I value you.
       
    • A list of critical skills for a newly remote team.
       
    • How to evaluate unique operational risks during the pandemic while addressing employees’ fears for the future.

    The Rapid Response to Remote Work Guide is available for free download at http://covid19.swayworkplace.com/. Businesses can also schedule a free 30-minute coaching call with the SWAY team to implement the best tools for success in the future.

    After consultation with SWAY, one newly remote lawyer stated, “I’ve never communicated so well with my staff as I did this week.”

    About SWAYworkplace: The SWAY team is leading experts in the future of work transition from a traditional 9-to-5 routine to a flexible and remote workplace model.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SWAYworkplace
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swayworkplace/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swayworkplace/

    Source: SWAYworkplace

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  • Agency Guacamole Wins Community Service Award From PRSA-LA for B.L.N.D., Its Diversity & Inclusion Initiative in Los Angeles and New York

    Agency Guacamole Wins Community Service Award From PRSA-LA for B.L.N.D., Its Diversity & Inclusion Initiative in Los Angeles and New York

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    Bilal Kaiser, Founder and Principal at Agency Guacamole, is recognized for paving the way for more voices in the beauty/lifestyle industry and awarded the Joseph Roos Community Service Award at PRSA-LA’s Annual PRism Awards

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    LOS ANGELES, October 22, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​​​​​The Los Angeles Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-LA) has selected Agency Guacamole and its Founder and Principal, Bilal Kaiser, to receive the 2019 Joseph Roos Community Service Award for launching the B.L.N.D.: Beauty, Lifestyle and Nurturing Diversity initiative in Los Angeles and New York, as well as for incredible achievements and contributions to the community through teaching at UCLA Extension and USC Annenberg’s Digital Lounge, providing pro bono strategy hours to the Motor Avenue Improvement Association and committing time to industry organizations like Social Media Club Los Angeles and the American Marketing Association. 

    Named in honor of publicist Joseph Roos for his work as a community activist fighting discrimination, this prestigious accolade was awarded at the 55th Annual PRSA Los Angeles PRism Awards in Hollywood on October 15. 

    “I am deeply humbled and grateful for this incredible honor,” said Bilal Kaiser, Founder and Principal of Agency Guacamole. “When we started B.L.N.D., our vision was to build a space for anyone interested in broadening our industry and making it more inclusive to join and help shape the future. We’ve now produced the event on both coasts and helped develop actionable insights that anyone—including allies who themselves might not be from a marginalized background—can take and apply to their organizations.”

    “That vision hasn’t changed as we’ve grown, and I’m super excited to take B.L.N.D. to the next level in 2020,” he added.

    Bilal’s win adds him to the impressive list of past honorees recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to diversity and inclusion and dedication to community-based initiatives. Past Joseph Roos Award recipients include the Los Angeles Dodgers, Steve Vanderpool (Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles; Make-a-Wish Foundation) and more. 

    The PRism Awards honor the best PR campaigns introduced in the region, and this year’s ceremony was attended by more than 200 of LA’s top communications professionals.

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    ABOUT AGENCY GUACAMOLE​: 
    Agency Guacamole is an award-winning events, social media and PR agency, dedicated to exceptional service and developing innovative, cross-platform experiences for leading beauty and lifestyle brands. From experiential activations, product launch campaigns, content initiatives and influencer partnerships, Team AG thrives on bringing each client’s vision to life in ways that are unique yet fun.

    Just as a delicious guacamole recipe brings together various ingredients to produce a wonderful final product, so does Agency Guacamole’s approach to experiential, social and PR: connecting the dots, sharing meaningful stories and inspiring all stakeholders to deliver impactful, impressive and—of course—flavorful results.

    Join us as we change the world—one chip at a time. Find out more at agencyguacamole.com or follow us @AgencyGuacamole.

    MEDIA INQUIRIES: 
    Natalie Garcia
    natalie@agencyguacamole.com
    310-878-2560

    Source: Agency Guacamole

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  • Doctors Open Medical Spa With Focus on Overall Wellness and Aesthetic Services

    Doctors Open Medical Spa With Focus on Overall Wellness and Aesthetic Services

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    BATON ROUGE, La., March 21, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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    It’s a beautiful spa feeling with a traditional take on medicine. Two physicians, Neurosurgeon Robert S. Davis, MD, and Internal Medicine Physician Hema Edupuganti, MD, are looking forward to opening Nūr Medical Spa on March 25 and expanding their medical practices to include unique healing options.

    The ultimate focus of the spa will be total wellness including body improvement through weight loss and lifestyle changes as well as anti-aging treatments and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Every service is designed to make women and men feel their most healthy.

    Drs. Davis and Edupuganti are excited to offer minimally invasive cosmetic procedures that will make clients look and feel better. “People can look great at any age,” says Dr. Davis. “I want them to look how they feel and have personalized care. We will really take time with our patients to understand their unique beauty and wellness concerns.”

    Nūr Medical Spa will offer other luxurious services as well, including facials, Botox treatments and dermal fillers, chemical peels, hair removal, skin tightening, UltraShape, and VelaShape. More services will be added at a later date, and all will focus on beauty and wellness.

    “This has been my dream for years,” Dr. Edupuganti says. “I want women and men to improve their confidence and self-esteem. This will allow them to think positively about themselves and enjoy their lives that much more.”

    The spa will offer 40 percent off laser treatments for any appointment booked from now to March 29. Customers may schedule the service to occur after those dates, but the appointment must be made within that date range to qualify for special pricing. Laser services include hair removal, laser skin tightening, laser spider vein treatment, laser facials and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). All laser services at Nūr are to be performed with the most technologically advanced lasers available, providing their clients with fewer treatments and minimal discomfort.

    Located at 4309 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Nūr Medical Spa is now accepting appointments. Call (225) 255-2963 to schedule your first appointment.

    Source: Nūr Medical Spa

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  • Wantagh Resident Scott Lannan is Working to Launch the Santa Cause, a New Campaign to Help Those Who Are Sick

    Wantagh Resident Scott Lannan is Working to Launch the Santa Cause, a New Campaign to Help Those Who Are Sick

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    By donating a portion of all the sales of Santa merchandise, Lannan believes it could generate funding to help those who are sick.

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    WANTAGH, N.Y., December 21, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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     Scott Lannan, a Wantagh resident, who has been known to ride his bicycle in town dressed as Santa, has been working to launch a new campaign. What he calls The Santa Cause is an initiative to raise funding through the sale of current Santa merchandise including pictures, lawn decorations and other Santa gear. He believes taking a portion of these sales could fund initiatives to help the sick and those in need.

    “I want us to get back to the real meaning of Santa as a giver, more than the commercialized industry that Santa now represents,” explains Lannan. “The legend of Santa originated with St. Nicholas in what is now Turkey. His story was about giving selflessly. I think if we can use that image of Santa today, we can get back to a place of helping those who are less fortunate, particularly those who are sick.”

    Allowing Santa to be active and in better health rather than obese encourages not just youth, but all those older father and grandfathers who play Santa to do so in a healthy way.

    Scott Lannan, The Santa Cause

    Health is important to Lannan. He believes it’s also important while helping the sick to show Santa in a new way. With the rates of childhood obesity rising, Lannan believes it’s time to show this most beloved childhood icon in a way that promotes activity and good health, which is why he’s Santa on a bike.

    “Allowing Santa to be active and in better health rather than obese encourages not just youth, but all those older father and grandfathers who play Santa to do so in a healthy way,” says Lannan. “Many balk at the idea because of tradition, but there’s no reason why Santa has to carry so much weight. Santa being active and eating healthy could be a great role model to children and adults of all ages.”

    To learn more about the campaign and how to help, contact Scott Lannan at 516-408-0219 or email thesantacause@outlook.com.

    About The Santa Cause

    The Santa Cause is an initiative launched by Scott Lannan a Wantagh, New York resident, who wants to use Santa merchandising as a way to raise funding to help those who are sick and in need.

    Media Contact:

    Scott Lannan

    Phone: 516-408-0219

    Email thesantacause@outlook.com

    Source: Scott Lannan

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  • Lurento Adds Tesla Models for Rent in Europe and UAE

    Lurento Adds Tesla Models for Rent in Europe and UAE

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    updated: Nov 1, 2018


    LONDON, November 1, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    Lurento, Europe’s largest luxury car rental service today announced the expansion its offerings to electric vehicles, with the introduction of the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X. Tesla Model 3 will be available in early 2019. Customers can now rent Tesla models from Lurento in Europe and United Arab Emirates.  

    “With the increase of supply of electric vehicles we’ve decided to expand our offering to Tesla cars and other premium electric vehicles of other makes and make the inventory available to our customers”, says Milan Krstanovic, Partner relations manager.

    The addition of Tesla models to its offerings is a result of increased popularity and the result of the company’s commitment to stay current with the latest technologies for affluent forward-thinking travelers in Europe.

    With more than 400 Supercharger sites with over 3200 charging points in Europe and more than 50 in United Arab Emirates Tesla Supercharger Network now stretches over 30 countries in EMEA. The network is growing fast.

    “Tesla cars are now available for rent in Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland and United Arab Emirates. We’ll expand our offerings in Europe as the Supercharger network grows”, says Mihailo Dhoric, CEO.

    As the largest luxury car rental service, Lurento offers an unparalleled selection of premium cars, luxury cars, sports cars and supercars. Launched in 2016, Lurento has quickly increased its European operations, and is now available in 100 cities across the continent. By adding Tesla models and other high-end electric vehicles, Lurento expands its offering of premium and luxury cars in Europe and Emirates.

    About Tesla, Inc.
    Tesla Inc. is an American multinational corporation that specializes in electric vehicles, energy storage, and solar panel manufacturing. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of electric vehicles. The Company produces and distributes fully electric vehicles, the Model S sedan, the Model X SUV and Tesla Model 3. The additional products Tesla sells include the Tesla Powerwall and Powerpack batteries, solar panels, and solar roof tiles.

    About Lurento
    Europe’s leading luxury and sports car rental service redefines the car rental experience for companies, clients and fast cars enthusiasts. Powered by technology, data and artificial intelligence, Lurento has lowered the entry cost into the luxury car rental market, making prestigious cars available to a wider audience. Lurento helps luxury car rental companies utilize unused inventory, prevent theft and fraud and get access to clients worldwide.

    Media and press inquiries:
    Mike Machiavelli
    marketing@lurento.com
    +442038088620

    Source: Lurento

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  • Athletes, Physicians, and Socialites Detoxify at Thrive Drip Spa’s VIP Woodlands Grand Opening

    Athletes, Physicians, and Socialites Detoxify at Thrive Drip Spa’s VIP Woodlands Grand Opening

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    THE WOODLANDS, Texas, August 8, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    Some of the Houston area’s most interesting and influential people recently got the first sneak peek at the hottest new drip spa in Texas.

    Hall-of-fame athletes rubbed elbows and sipped libations with TV socialites and medical professionals at the grand opening of ThrIVe Drip Spa’s newest location at Market Street in The Woodlands on July 12. The invitation-only event served as a stunning introduction to the exclusive benefits of advanced hydration therapy and cryotherapy now available to the public in Houston and The Woodlands. Plans call for a third location in Manhattan, New York.

    With two Houston-area locations now open, we want everyone to be able to experience the rejuvenating and revitalizing health benefits offered by both of these therapies.

    Erin Kemp, Director of Marketing and Branding

    “The health and rejuvenation benefits of a visit to ThrIVe Drip Spa are especially relevant to people who burn a lot of energy and spend a lot of time working and traveling,” said ThrIVe Drip Spa Co-founder Dr. Eugene Lou. “We wanted to introduce these benefits first to the people who will get the most out of them so that they can become brand evangelists for the transformative powers of cryotherapy and IV hydration and vitamin therapy across the Houston area.”

    Many VIP partygoers treated themselves to free cryotherapy sessions, subjecting their bodies to subzero temperatures. The cutting-edge treatment is moving into the mainstream after its adoption by superstar athletes like Usain Bolt, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Steph Curry.

    “With two Houston-area locations now open, we want everyone to be able to experience the rejuvenating and revitalizing health benefits offered by both of these therapies,” said Erin Kemp, Director of Marketing and Branding. “Our opening night at Market Street may have been a red-carpet affair, but IV drip therapy and cryotherapy are no longer just for the wealthy, the famous and the beautiful. These are benefits we can all enjoy.”

    To make an appointment or discover more of the health benefits offered by IV drip therapy and cryotherapy, please visit ThrIVeDripSpa.com.

    About ThrIVe Drip Spa

    ThrIVe Drip Spa is an IV vitamin therapy and lifestyle wellness spa taking traditional medical treatments and giving them a modern twist. As the Houston area’s premier drip spa, we offer customized drips and boosters that maximize health, performance recovery and wellness, all from one of our luxurious, relaxing drip lounges.

    Whether your needs are reparative or preventative in nature, IV therapy is the only process that ensures 100% of its nutrients are absorbed. Visit with one of our certified nurses or medical consultants to discover your perfect drip!

    ThrIVe Drip Spa also features cryotherapy. Our cryosauna uses nitrogen, a safe and naturally occurring gas, to quickly lower your body’s core temperature in order to stimulate multiple health, fitness, weight-loss, healing and beauty benefits.

    For more information, please visit ThrIVeDripSpa.com.

    Source: ThrIVe Drip Spa

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