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Is Screen Time Affecting Your Eye Health?

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A new partnership with the American Optometric Association (AOA), the leading authority on quality eye care and the gaming industry is underway to address the effects of prolonged screen time and its impact on eye health. AOA launched the first-of-its kind Screen Time Alliance with Nerd Street Gamers, a national network of e-sports facilities, events, and content, and Playcrafting, a game development company, to encourage Americans to get their eyes checked offline by a doctor of optometry so they can do more of what they love online. There are more than 227 million Americans who play video games1 and with gaming and screen time on the rise, so is the risk for long-term implications for people’s eye health. AOA’s 2022 Gamer Survey results revealed, the average gamer spends more than 8 hours a day on screens and has experienced various eye-related symptoms from gaming, including eye strain, headaches, dry eyes, and blurred vision. Further, many gamers are aware of the eye health implications for long-term screen time usage, but less than half (46%) visit a health care professional for a comprehensive eye exam every year. In-person eye exams by doctors of optometry are critical to identify vision and health issues as well as early signs of systemic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. As part of this year’s Eye Deserve More campaign, AOA is collaborating with optometrist Dr. Jason Compton, AOA member and gamer himself to encourage people to practice healthier screen time habits and be mindful of symptoms such as dry eyes and headaches. “It’s my job as an optometrist to get to know my patients’ habits and behaviors to create tailored recommendations to keep their eyes and overall body healthy, especially since comprehensive eye health is not a one-size-fits-all approach,” says Dr. Compton. “Whether you’re a pro gamer, Twitch streamer, casual scroller, or someone who spends all day working at the computer – it’s critical to see a doctor of optometry in person every year and adapt healthy gaming and screen time habits, like taking regular screen breaks and stopping any gaming activity at least one hour before bedtime.” To find Eye Health Guidance for Screen Time and to book an appointment with a local AOA doctor of optometry, visit AOA.org/EyeDeserveMore. About The American Optometric Association (AOA) The American Optometric Association (AOA) is the leading authority on and advocate for quality eye health care, representing more than 44,000 doctors of optometry, optometry students and optometric professionals. As the sole primary eye care provider in many communities across America, doctors of optometry are often a patient's first entry point into the health care system, and have extensive, ongoing training to examine, diagnose, treat and manage disorders, diseases, and injuries that affect the eye and visual system. Through a nationwide public health initiative, AOA's Eye Deserve More campaign is fostering awareness of the importance of eye health and vision care and the overall health benefits of in-person, comprehensive eye examinations with AOA doctors of optometry for all Americans. References: 1. Entertainment Software Association. February 2022. “2021 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry.” https://www.theesa.com/resource/2021-essential-facts-about-the-video-game-industry/ Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

September 22, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Ojos Locos Sports Cantina y Casino at Hotel Jefe, First Gaming and Hospitality Property Catering to Latino Market, Breaks Ground

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JefeBet, the premier gambling and multimedia company for bilingual and Spanish-speaking Americans, operated by Fifth Street Gaming (FSG), today announced the renovation and rebrand of the Lucky Club Casino and Hotel in North Las Vegas. The brand officially broke ground in at what will now be known as the Ojos Locos Sports Cantina y Casino at Hotel Jefe. Distinguished guests such as FSG’s CEO Seth Schorr, as well as North Las Vegas Councilwoman Pamela Goynes-Brown and representatives from the Las Vegas Latino Chamber of Commerce and dining partner Ojos Locos were in attendance. FSG is a full-service hospitality and casino management company that has catered to the Latino market for more than 15 years. “It’s estimated that 28 percent of the state of Nevada and 18.7 percent of the United States identify as Latino,” said Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming. “This one-of-a-kind property will be the first time a company has opened a space for this massive, yet underserved population. The other unique feature of this property is that the sportsbook, sports bar and restaurant will all be in one layout and won’t be separate entities.” Visitors to this renovated property can expect food, beverages, entertainment, betting and gaming for the Latino and Hispanic communities. The makeover will also include room renovations, an interior upgrade for the casino — adding more than 200 new gaming machines — an addition of a nightclub, and a sports bar with food provided by Ojos Locos. The casino will be powered by JefeBet, managing all rewards benefits and casino materials. “Bringing our services to this new property and combining forces with JefeBet is an extension of what we formed our business foundation on,” said Rich Hicks, Ojos Locos CEO. “The concept of Ojos Locos was built around catering to the Latino community by bringing a comfortable, laid-back sports cantina where you can sit back and relax, watch your favorite team play, party with friends, dine with family and enjoy outgoing and friendly service by one of our chicas coquetas y bonitas. We can’t wait to get to work.” “With 44 percent of our city’s population identifying as Latino, we’re thrilled to see an already established business providing entertainment created with such a large portion of our residents in mind,” said John Jay Lee, Mayor of North Las Vegas. “We anticipate the JefeBet Casino and Hotel to be a wonderful addition to our community.” Operations at 3227 Civic Center Dr. in North Las Vegas, Nevada, will aim to commence by the end of the year. This will be the second casino owned and operated by Fifth Street Gaming, the other being the Silver Nugget Casino. ABOUT FSG Digital FSG Digital, operating its flagship brand JefeBet, traces its roots in interactive gaming back to the year 2000 when CEO Seth Schorr developed Wynn Resortsâ first interactive casino. Today he is joined by his Fifth Street Gaming partner Jeffrey Fine and experienced iGaming entrepreneur Seth Young. FSG Digital focuses on providing compelling, authentic gambling related content and products to the Latino and Hispanic communities in the USA and beyond. JefeBet.com is a multimedia web portal, featuring proprietary written gambling and lifestyle content, numerous podcasts via the JefeBet Podcast Network, sports trivia prediction games via the JefeBet Pronosticos y Deportivos app on iOS and Android, and more. ABOUT FIFTH STREET GAMING Fifth Street Gaming (FSG) is a full-service hospitality and casino management company based in Las Vegas. Recognized as one of the gaming industryâs top local independent management companies, FSG delivers excellence in guest experience, leadership and profitability. With a diverse portfolio of thriving Las Vegas casinos and gaming taverns, innovative restaurants and bar concepts and a revolutionary new eSports platform, FSG remains grounded in its foundation of entrepreneurial spirit and integrity. The company has catered to the Latino market since 2006, most notably through the operations of the Lucky Club Hotel & Casino and Silver Nugget Casino. For more than 15 years, FSG has served the Latino community and produced hundreds of concerts with Mexican and Colombian artists, Mexican rodeos and food festivals. Contact Details Alex Shapiro +1 732-770-9395 ashapiro@hotpaperlantern.com

September 21, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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2022 Taitung Blue Ocean Daily— Reinvigorating the 4 major sea leisure destinations to create oceanic life amidst our slow economy

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TAITUNG COUNTY, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 21 September 2022 - This year, the Taitung County Government has launched a new sea leisure brand— Blue Ocean Daily. On September 17, an opening ceremony was held on Shan Yuan Beach which was graced by elders from the Fulafulangan Amis tribe and Kimokeo Foundation of Hawaii—the international Austronesian maritime culture organization was invited to Taiwan for the first time. The tribesmen brought their unique tribal rituals and blessed the commencement of the event. Sand sculptors were also invited to take Taitung's four major marine recreational sites and projects like "Shanyuan Bay: South Island”, “Cultural Outrigger Canoe”, “Jinzun SUP”, “Fluvial Lake Canoe”, “Green Island Deep Diving" as the theme to carve sand sculptures onsite. The attendants of the ceremony, with their oars, held an oar sticking ceremony which officially announced the beginning of the 2022 Taitung Blue Ocean Daily. The newest sea leisure brand –“Taitung Blue Ocean Daily” by the Taitung County Government launched on September 17. Graced by elders from the Amis tribe, Wang Zhi-Hui, Deputy County Mayor of Taitung County, Kimokeo Kapahulehua, and Yu Ming-Hsun, Director of the Taitung County Tourism Department, announced the beginning of the 2022 Taitung Blue Ocean Daily. April Yao, mayor of Taitung County, expressed that Taitung has the longest coastline in Taiwan with two pearls on the ocean: Green Island and Orchid Island, Jinzun Fishing Port, an international class surfing sanctuary, and a living lake connecting with the sea. With a spectacular environment, the Taitung County Government endeavors to develop a natural and real economy model to continuously invigorate the sea leisure bases destinations and also develop and promote water activities. The Blue Ocean Daily helps to promote and deepen the prolific leisure experiences in Taitung. As the Blue Ocean Daily goes international, it focuses on three core values: the promotion of ocean culture, regional revitalization and cultural exchange, as well as connecting Taitung with the world. The four-week Blue Ocean Daily has 16 water leisure events to be experienced. The county government not only invited Kimokeo Kapahulehua (Unkle K), a world-class performer from Hawaii, but also introduced an Austronesian outrigger canoe to allow visitors to experience the daily ocean life in Taitung. The Blue Ocean Daily has also launched tour packages with local tour groups, these packages include 7 outrigger canoe trips, 4 SUP experience events, 4 canoe trips, and 1 minibike tour. During the gala, the tour begins at the sea floor, with exciting guided-tours during the day and star watching trips at night to present the charm of sea-land-air tours on the Green Island to visitors. In this event, exchanges between local academic groups and international organizations will be held. An international Austronesian maritime culture organization is also invited to lecture students at local schools about the core of indigenous culture and natural ecology. The event also promotes in-depth cultural exchanges between Hawaiian groups with local tribes/communities. As part of connecting Taitung to the world, the county government is eager to make experiencing daily life in the sea more diverse and profound. Yu Ming-Hsun, Director of the Taitung County Tourism Department, emphasized how September 22 is a special day with historic significance: September 22 will be the day the legacy is continued and on the same day the Taitung County Government will hold the Oceanic Austronesian Culture Featuring Indigenous Tribal Experience in collaboration with the Kimokeo Foundation of Hawaii and local tribes. Participants will challenge long-distance sailing across the sea on outrigger canoes in Taiwan. The canoes will depart from Shan Yuan Beach and sail for about 30 km to the traditional waters of the Dulik tribe to recreate the traditional saluo: a visitation done with canoes. The tribes on the shore will respond with horns and receive the visitors from the sea in accordance with the Amis tradition, leaving all with good memories in this Blue Ocean Daily. The history of the Austronesian tribes visiting each other and maintaining friendship on outrigger canoes has exceeded three thousand years, with Taiwan as their home. The Blue Ocean Daily will restore the art of celestial navigation in ancient times and continue to promote the unique charm of outrigger canoes and the magnificent seas well into the future. For more information, please visit Taitung Blue Ocean Daily’s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083162535238 Please sign up for the Ocean Fun Experience at the Taitung Fun Card website: https://www.ttfuncard.tw/zh-TW?tag=971644c7-72da-4505-a17b-51c4dacadc27 Contact Details Yang Fang-Ling w2034@taitung.gov.tw

September 21, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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PetaRush partners with Phanta Bear to launch the world's first multi-IPs blockchain game

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 21 September 2022 - The Web3 game-PetaRush announced its collaboration with the NFT project Phanta Bear. The two projects have jointly launched 10,000 Phanta Bear NFTs, originating from the 2D Phanta Bear into 3D designs, for playing in the game. This is the world's first multi-IPs role interaction in one game. All Phanta Bear NFT holders can get a brand new and unique 3D Phanta Bear In-Game NFT to use in the PetaRush game and participate in the new era of multi-IPs blockchain games. Phanta Bear becomes 3D and runs in PetaRush gameplay PetaRush, the blockchain game on the Web3 gaming platform - METASENS, is published and funded by a Singapore-based gaming company, Otey Gaming from Hong Kong-listed Empire Technology Group Limited. PetaRush recently announced its first multi-IPs partnership with Phanta Bear, which is founded by the Asian King of Mandopop Jay Chou's street fashion brand PHANTACi. PHANTACi was founded in 2006 by Jay Chou and his team. The team launched 10,000 Phanta Bear NFTs on OpenSea, the world's largest NFT trading platform earlier this year, and ranked the first worldwide within just one week. PetaRush announced the world's first multi-IPs blockchain game partnership with PhantaBear PetaRush is a racing game based on NFT characters. The racers' characters, such as ions, cats, pigeons, and foxes, are represented in cyberpunk style. Each character is randomly equipped with six parts, including the head, body, hands, feet, back, and accessories corresponding to exclusive skill combos. Players compete against others in locations like dunes, lakes, and volcanoes on Mars. Players can improve their character's skills and build their competitive advantage through the "Skill Enhancement" and "Character Cultivation" functions. Players who win the race can receive a PT Qualifier Ticket equivalent to USDT as a reward. Terry Yeung, the investor and publisher of PetaRush and CEO of Hong Kong Empire Technology Group To achieve the goal of this collaboration, the PetaRush team has successively overcome three technical hurdles. First, the 2D version of Phanta Bear is mapped to the 3D version. Second, the original Phanta Bear has no legs. PetaRush and PHANTACi create a new leg design to allow the characters to run in the game. Third, the Phanta Bear NFT is released on Ethereum. PetaRush team has released 10,000 unique 3D Phanta Bear game NFTs with their own BGM on the Binance chain through cross-chain empowerment. Through this cross-chain empowerment application, Phanta Bear owners can enter the Web3 gaming world and compete with PetaRush players. In the future, PetaRush will further expand the breeding function so that NFTs from different IPs can breed new NFTs with higher rarity, bringing more fun to the Web3 gaming ecosystem. Terry Yeung, the investor and publisher of PetaRush and CEO of Hong Kong Empire Technology Group, said, "The cross-chain and cross-IP application of NFT is the future of Web3 games. Blockchain technology provides a platform for transferring game assets and IPs and opens up more opportunities for the gaming industry. This time, we have achieved the two milestones of “Multiple IPs'' and “Cross-chain Empowerment" once. We will continue to collaborate with other major IPs. I am also looking forward to working with Phanta Bear, and welcome more IPs to join our journey." Ric Chiang, director of PHANTACi, said: " We hope this partnership will surprise the Phanta Bear community. We continue our innovation and efforts in NFT utilities. We are also actively seeking more cross-border partners to let Phanta Bear holders not only feel honored to own an NFT, but also be able to play and earn in reality. We look forward to meeting and racing with our holders in PetaRush!” PetaRush’s in-game NFT, Peta, will begin whitelist minting in October. Players can find whitelist information on PetaRush Discord. The closed beta test of the PetaRush game will begin in November. Players will be able to use the NFT characters for in-game races and experience the new era of Win to Earn. PetaRush Discord: https://discord.com/invite/petarush PetaRush Website: https://petarush.metasens.com/ About METASENS METASENS is a Web3 gaming platform funded by Hong Kong-listed Imperial Technology Group. It owns a Web3 gaming platform, an NFT marketplace, and a variety of blockchain games, with the governance token MSU along with the game token to build a sustainable token-economic ecosystem. METASENS team also provides technical support and guidance for blockchain game development and promotion. METASENS aims to provide an open GameFi platform and build a Universal Amusement Park for players worldwide. METASENS Website: https://metasens.com/ Contact Details METASENS Anita Tseng anitatseng@7senses.com

September 21, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Aqua Cultured Foods Unveils Alt-Seafood Dumpling Fillings for Asian Food Go-to-Market Partners

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Food tech startup Aqua Cultured Foods today announced it has developed a minced dumpling filling for its future go-to-market partners specializing in Asian foods including retail and foodservice distributors. One filling option uses Aqua’s alternative shrimp in a bulk, unseasoned format for partners to customize their preparations, which then can be packaged and co-branded. Whether they’re called mandu, jiaozi, or gyoza, dumplings are a dietary staple in countries like South Korea, China and Japan—as beloved as burgers are to North Americans. The global market for frozen dumplings was $5.825 billion U.S. in 2020, and is expected to rise to more than $10 billion by the end of 2027. Traditionally dumplings may be filled with meats, seafood, tofu, and/or vegetables. While Aqua’s R&D focus has been on whole-muscle cut, sushi-quality filets with the same visual appeal of high-grade fish, dumplings can use off-cuts, trims and less than visually perfect filets for minced fillings. Achieving the proper size and texture for filling can also be done economically at scale in large batches, and requires less fermentation time. “We’re glad our partners challenged us to work on dumplings, and lucky to have their guidance through the process of perfecting the taste and filling for Asian palates,” said Aqua chief growth officer Brittany Chibe. “I’m especially happy that this product moves us closer to zero-waste by finding use for our off-cuts, with the added bonus that it’s very efficient to make in volumes appropriate for foodservice.” Interest around Aqua’s minced fillings is not limited to dumplings, nor to shrimp. Other alt-seafood varieties are likely to follow for applications including spicy tuna sushi rolls, seafood cakes/patties, ravioli and cannelloni, and others. Aqua is developing mycoprotein-based calamari, shrimp, scallops, and filets of animal-free tuna and whitefish with a realistic taste and texture. Aqua’s fermentation methods do not use any animal inputs, genetic altering or modification, and can be marketed as non-GMO. Unlike plant-based processed foods formulated with starches and protein isolates, Aqua’s alt-seafood retains its naturally occurring fiber, protein, and other micronutrients. Aqua has recently showcased its alt-seafood for current and prospective partners representing Europe, Asia, and North America. Public tasting events will gauge consumer acceptance later this year with select restaurant partners, followed by in-market product introductions via strategic partners in 2023. ‎About Aqua Cultured Foods Aqua Cultured Foods is an innovative food technology startup developing the world’s first whole-muscle cut seafood alternatives created through microbial fermentation. Its novel technology produces a sustainable, complete protein source using only a fraction of the resources required by traditional aquaculture. As an R&D company with a focus on product commercialization, Aqua Cultured Foods occupies a unique position in the burgeoning alt-seafood market as well as within the fermentation industry. The company’s mission is to mitigate global challenges such as overfishing, climate change and feeding the world’s expanding population with delicious, nutrient-rich foods. Investors include Supply Change Capital, Aera VC, HPA, Sustainable Food Ventures, Hanfield Venture Partners, Lifely VC, Conscience VC, Kingfisher Capital, Big Idea Ventures, and Gonzalo Ramirez Martiarena. For more information visit https://www.aquaculturedfoods.com. Contact Details Evolotus PR Gary Smith +1 818-783-0569 gary@evolotuspr.com Company Website https://www.aquaculturedfoods.com

September 21, 2022 08:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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XPOINT VERIFY IS LIVE IN THE USA WITH SPORTTRADE

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Xpoint, the leading geolocation and compliance technology company specializing in North American sports betting and iGaming markets, has announced that Xpoint Verify – Xpoint's real-money gaming geolocation product - is now live in-market in the USA with Sporttrade, the first dynamic sports betting and trading exchange where you can trade sports bets like you trade stocks. The news that Xpoint Verify is now live with Sporttrade, initially in New Jersey ahead of a rollout in further U.S. states, reinforces the rapid growth that Xpoint is seeing as it brings its game-changing geolocation real-money sports betting and iGaming technology to market across North America. “Sporttrade is a revolutionary brand, bringing real innovation and customer-focused sports betting technology to the U.S. market, and we are proud to be part of their team,” commented Marvin Sanderson, Xpoint CEO and Co-Founder. “This announcement marks another milestone for Xpoint, and will serve as a further accelerant for new customer acquisition, supporting our growth targets and helping us continue to transform our marketplace.” Xpoint Verify is Xpoint’s real money gaming geolocation product, and is offered alongside Xpoint Lite, the go-to option for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators. Embedded within partner platforms (web and apps), Xpoint Verify provides operators with state-of-the-art geolocation technology which helps ensure they meet North American regulatory and compliance standards, and uses location data to help them unlock the true potential of their geolocation investment. "We were attracted to work with Xpoint because they bring real innovation, rich experience of our industry, and most of all a true sense of partnership by going deeper than just simply verifying customers' location,” commented Alex Kane, Founder and CEO of Sporttrade. “Our companies share many attributes, and we are both focused on transforming our markets. We are delighted to have Xpoint as a core partner of ours.” For more details, please go to xpoint.tech and follow Xpoint on social media via LinkedIn. ABOUT XPOINT Xpoint provides essential geolocation security solutions and intelligent marketing insights to the global sports betting and iGaming industries. The innovative platform ensures partners meet their regulatory geo-compliance obligations, and delivers enhanced value to its partners through the generation of data that can drive marketing programs. Founded in 2019, with U.S. offices in Miami and Florida, and led by the company's CEO and Co-Founder Marvin Sanderson - a global sports betting and iGaming industry leader - Xpoint is changing the global geolocation market, bringing innovation to an industry that has, to date, viewed geo-compliance as utility, not a new business opportunity. For more information, visit xpoint.tech and follow LinkedIn and Twitter for regular updates. ABOUT SPORTTRADE Sporttrade launched its groundbreaking sports betting platform in September, 2022, the first regulated sports betting exchange in the history of the USA. Sporttrade is led by an accomplished team from sports betting and capital markets backgrounds. The company is based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. For more information visit getsporttrade.com Contact Details Xpoint Tom Webb +1 512-952-9369 tom.webb@xpoint.tech Company Website https://xpoint.tech/

September 20, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Best Bitcoin Casino India 2022 Betbeard

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Many online gambling businesses and gambling sites in India, their attorneys, and policy experts felt that a formal response was necessary in order to address the enormous quantities of unlawful cricket betting and the increasing popularity of formerly niche games such as poker and rummy. Bitcoin and cryptocurrency casinos have thus been created as a result of this. They are seen as the natural progression of online gambling, which has continued to grow in popularity in India. Bitcoin casinos offer the same games as regular online casinos, but they also offer the opportunity to gamble with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency casinos are a relatively new phenomenon, but they are growing in popularity. India is home to a large number of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency users, and Bitcoin casinos are a natural fit for the Indian market. Bitcoin and cryptocurrency casinos offer a number of advantages over regular online casinos. 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Bettors from India only need to roll over the bonus amount once before you can withdraw any winnings, and the maximum allowed rollover per bet is just 50%. This makes it easy to turn your bonus into cash profits, without having to wait forever to meet the wagering requirements. So if you're looking for a great bonus offer from a reputable online betting site, then look no further than Betbeard Sport. The site has everything you need to make some serious profits, and their 100% match bonus is just the icing on the cake! Start Playing Online Casinos in India in Four Steps It is actually not that difficult as you might think. The first step would be to find a Bitcoin casino India that you can trust. There are many Bitcoin casinos that have been sprouting like mushrooms lately and not all of them can be trusted. Once you have found a Bitcoin casino India that you can trust, next would be to create an account. This is pretty straightforward and should not take more than a few minutes. Now you have to fund your account. Bitcoin casinos usually have a variety of payment methods that you can use, but the most popular method is still through Bitcoin. You can either buy Bitcoin from a Bitcoin exchange or you can transfer Bitcoin from your own Bitcoin wallet. Once your account is funded, you can start playing your favorite casino games. Bitcoin casinos offer a wide variety of casino games that you can choose from. You can play slots, blackjack, roulette, and many more. Bitcoin casinos also offer live dealer games which give you the opportunity to play against a real dealer. This is a great way to learn how to play casino games and it is also a great way to socialize with other players. Betbeard is a great bitcoin casino, striving to satisfy its players by offering thousands of slot games, and massive bonuses. Contact Details Betbeard Michael +44 7828 710102 affiliate@betbeard.com Company Website https://betbeard.com/en/sport

September 20, 2022 09:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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TULU Topping Up Series A Funding Round with Strategic Investments from Leonardo DiCaprio-Backed VC

Tulu

TULU, a smart tech platform that provides building tenants with on-demand access to hundreds of brand name appliances, grocery staples, micro-mobility solutions, and entertainment devices, is rapidly expanding across real estate markets, while more and more global brands feature their products on the platform to get unique access to millennial and Gen-Z consumers. The new funds will fuel rapidly-growing partnerships with leading property owners and consumer brands, to enhance geographic expansion and data capabilities and unleash environmental and circular consumption initiatives across its global areas of operation. Companies such as Bosch, Kärcher, Hoover, and Dremel are partnering with TULU to gain genuine customer insights, expand their physical and digital exposure with new consumers, and collect valuable data about their products and user behaviors, while leading landlords like Greystar Real Estate Partners, Brookfield Asset Management, Invesco, RXR Realty, Silverstein Properties, and CA Ventures integrate the TULU platform in their buildings to elevate the living experiences they offer. Since launching in 2019, TULU has served more than 70,000 people across 19 cities in the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Israel. “In the last year, we’ve seen a tremendous demand for our service and have exponentially expanded our portfolio globally. TULU has becomeS a standard for hundreds of communities world-wide and an industry benchmark, making it the leading global vehicle in powering the Usage Economy.” says Yishai Lehavi, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of TULU. “We are excited to see that, even in these days of change in the markets, there is still a high demand to support ambitious transformative ideas like the ones we execute in TULU. Beyond the impact of reshaping consumption habits on the demand side, we believe that the long-term impact will come from the supply side. Manufacturers and brands need to adjust to the Usage Economy, which incentivizes them to build long-lasting products instead of the shorter product lifetimes of today’s Buying Economy.” TULU provides on-demand rentals of high-quality home products, household items and perishables to reduce the cost of living and waste in big cities. Using nothing more than a wall in a building’s lobby, tenant lounge, laundry room, or bike room, TULU’s IoT-based units provide 24/7 access to a variety of brand-name products including vacuums, VR headsets, e-scooters, bikes, and necessary household supplies. Units are customized to each building’s needs and core tenant base, where users rent or purchase products through the TULU app. TULU was recently listed by Retail Insider as a “Top Digital Retail Global Innovation” alongside products of companies such as Google, Meta, and Nike, and is quickly expanding to keep up with strong demand for its service. Four months after closing its series A round, TULU is now announcing additional funding led by Regeneration.VC, a consumer-powered climate innovation fund backed by actor Leonardo DiCaprio, with the participation of Proptech VC Trifare, UMTB, and existing investors New Era Capital Partners, Bosch VC arm, Round Hill Ventures, Tal Ventures, AGP Partners, and Good Company. This additional funding will allow TULU to pursue new partnerships with landlords and brands, with a goal to reach hundreds of new buildings in existing and additional markets over the next year. Additionally, the company will execute its environmental strategy that considers property and product level emissions data, product life extension, sharing of consumer products, and much more. “Nearly half of Greenhouse Gas Emissions derive from producing and consuming consumer goods and much of our individual consumption occurs from the things we use within our homes - from manufacturing and packaging to shipping and returns,” says Yael Shemer, Chief Customer Officer and co-founder of TULU. “We aim to provide an infrastructure to create an alternative mode of consumption that will replace the owner mindset. We’re transforming our homes from individual buying units to a collective sharing unit.” “Next-generation consumers are driving a transition towards circular consumption and shared usage economies with more than half of consumers indicating a willingness to rent rather than buy,”says Michael Smith, General Partner of Regeneration.VC. “With TULU, we see a massive opportunity to improve resource efficiency within buildings by increasing the utilization of products over their lifecycle and decreasing the quantity of goods needed to service a building. TULU has the potential to significantly reduce embodied emissions as well as materials, energy, and water consumption associated with product manufacturing.” About TULU TULU is the usage economy platform and amenity services provider to over 50,000 people in 19 cities across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Israel. Founded in 2019, TULU provides building tenants with on-demand access to hundreds of brand name appliances, grocery staples, micro-mobility and entertainment devices, and more. Using IOT, data analysis and smart design, TULU maximizes building space and product usage, encourages a shared economy system and overall sustainable quality of life. To date, TULU has raised $30 million in seed and series A funding. About Regeneration.VC Founded in Los Angeles, Regeneration.VC is an early-stage venture fund supercharging consumer-powered climate innovation driven by circular and regenerative principles. Our investment strategy encompasses design (materials & packaging), use (consumer brands & products), and reuse technologies (reverse logistics & marketplaces) that generate measurable environmental impact alongside outsized return potential. For More information, visit https://www.regeneration.vc/ Contact Details TuluPR Tulu@LoBellocomms.com

September 20, 2022 09:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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2022 Taipei Indigenous Peoples Culture Festival – Indigenous Taipei, Fabulous Taipei

Indigenous Peoples Commission, Taipei City Government

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 20 September 2022 - As part of the 2022 Taipei Indigenous Peoples Culture Festival celebrations, Indigenous Taipei, Fabulous Taipei was held on September 17 th (Saturday) in the square at the Yuanshan Flower Expo. The event featured activities such as tribe culture experiences, booths with tribal cuisine and indigenous handicrafts, as well as eight hours of exciting performances by 20 groups, bringing the citizens of Taipei a festive night of celebration for indigenous culture. Mayor Ko Wen-je participated in the 2022 Taipei Indigenous Peoples Culture Festival on Sep. 17, presenting the winners of the 2nd Linban Song Competition and taking pictures with TIPC’s indigenous choir. Indigenous groups from Taipei, Tribal Colleges, university indigenous clubs, and Art Fly were invited to share music and dance performances unique to indigenous culture. Well-known indigenous celebrities were also invited to share in the festivities of the Night of Indigenous Peoples. TIPC’s indigenous choir kicked off the night, and indigenous celebrities of the likes of Rachel Liang and Dai Ai Ling also gave fantastic performances. The first indigenous Latin-rap band BOXING and hip-hop & rock-n-roll band FOCUS also demonstrated how indigenous culture can be incorporated into multiple music genres, pushing the festivities of the cultural festival to an ultimate climax. The winners of the 2 nd Linban Song Competition were also honored with awards presented by Mayor Ko Wen-je and gave live performances at the event. The event highlighted their struggles of moving to Taipei from their tribes in pursuit of a career in music, as well as the incredible work ethic that city-dwelling indigenous peoples incorporate into their daily lives. Booths were set up around the square featuring hunting culture, indigenous cuisine, traditional weaving crafts, and culture experiences showcasing indigenous traditional knowledge. There was also a special market dedicated to traditional arts and crafts, cultural creative and agricultural products, as well as specialty indigenous cuisine – fully showcasing the irresistible appeal of indigenous culture through the five senses with an experience that transcends ethnicities, regions, language, and art. The event highlights indigenous wisdom and traditional ways of life, all the while forging Taipei into a great city that encompasses many different cultures. This year’s event will continue until the 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival, the theme of which will be “Light Taipei, Taipei is the Future!” in hopes of illuminating the city where dreams take flight. Indigenous people from across Taiwan will be invited to Taipei for the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Game in March of next year. This event is an important sporting event dedicated to indigenous peoples and will help incorporate indigenous culture with city life in Taipei for greater exposure and brilliant synergy. Contact Details Johnson Wu piuscswu@gmail.com

September 20, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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