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Ripken Baseball® Acquires Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center in Ohio

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Ripken Baseball®, the leader in youth sports events and facilities, has acquired Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center in Sandusky, Ohio, located between Cleveland and Toledo. Known for creating lifelong family experiences, Ripken Baseball will operate next to one of the world's most acclaimed amusement parks Cedar Point. Ripken Baseball takes over the operation of Sports Force Parks beginning with the 2023 season, which is underway with over 50 tournaments on its schedule. The acquisition raises Ripken Baseball’s total number of youth sports complexes to six nationwide. The announcement confirms Ripken Baseball has expanded into sports beyond baseball and softball for the first time. Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center includes multi-purpose fields with the capacity of 11 baseball/softball synthetic turf diamonds or eight full-size soccer fields that are convertible to create up to 21 youth soccer fields, in addition to one ADA-accessible field for adaptive sports. The state-of-the-art playing surfaces allow the complex to host baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and youth football tournaments. “Adding Sports Force Parks to the Ripken Baseball family is significant on many levels,” said Michael Kenney, CEO of Ripken Baseball. “We now have an opportunity to bring a Big League experience to not only baseball and softball, but also soccer, lacrosse, and even football. The proximity of the complex is ideal for families looking for a complete entertainment experience with a world-class amusement park down the road at Cedar Point.” As part of the acquisition of Sports Force Parks, Ripken Baseball also assumes control of youth baseball tournament operator 17 Tournaments, and travel planner Oakwood Lodging Group. Named after the size of home plate, 17 Tournaments brings youth baseball tournaments to Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, and Ohio. Oakwood Lodging Group creates a seamless experience for youth teams traveling outside their home market to book hotels, flights, and other travel needs efficiently. “When my late friend, co-founder, and the vision behind Sports Force Parks, Brian Storm, first dreamed of entering the youth sports business, he endeavored to build parks where sports, family, and fun could bring people together,” said Mark Stalnaker, President of Sports Fields, Inc. “The model was built on the strong foundation that Ripken had already established for baseball but also added a variety of other sports such as soccer, softball, and lacrosse. Brian would be thrilled to see the growth opportunities that the industry leader Ripken Baseball can offer to Sports Force Parks employees as they are the backbone of the brand and have made the companies so successful.” Sports Fields, Inc. designed, built, and managed Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, and also created Oakwood Lodging, and 17 Tournaments. Sports Fields, Inc. is one of the nation’s premier sports construction companies with a resume that includes designing and constructing The Ripken Experience ® Pigeon Forge, several fields at The Ripken Experience ® Aberdeen and The Ripken Experience ® Myrtle Beach, and over 100 fields for the Cal Ripken, Sr Foundation. In January 2023, Ripken Baseball announced Josh Harris and David Blitzer, via their respective family offices, completed a strategic investment in Ripken Baseball and Cooperstown All Star Village. Blitzer is a part-owner of the Cleveland Guardians, who are committed to supporting community initiatives with Ripken Baseball and Cooperstown All Star Village. “We welcome Ripken Baseball to the Northeast Ohio region,” said Cleveland Guardians VP of Communications and Community Impact Curtis Danburg. “We look forward to partnering with the Ripken Baseball family to create unique Major League level experiences for their athletes visiting their complex in Sandusky and Progressive Field.” About Ripken Baseball Ripken Baseball brings teammates, coaches, and families together through its Big League Experiences while teaching children how to play sports the right way – the Ripken Way. Ripken Baseball continues to innovate the game through tournaments, camps, clinics, and spring training at their state-of-the-art baseball and softball facilities – The Ripken Experience ® Aberdeen (Maryland), The Ripken Experience ® Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), The Ripken Experience ® Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), The Ripken Experience ® Elizabethtown (Kentucky), Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center (Ohio), and Cooperstown All Star Village (New York). Ripken Baseball also brings its youth sports experience to satellite locations through Ripken Select Tournaments. Learn more at ripkenbaseball.com. Contact Details Eric Nemeth +1 602-502-2793 nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://ripkenbaseball.com/

May 09, 2023 07:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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NO DOGS LEFT BEHIND EVACUATES DOG MEAT TRADE SURVIVORS IN EFFORT TO MAKE ROOM TO RESCUE AND SHELTER THE VOICELESS VICTIMS IN ADVANCE OF YULIN

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No Dogs Left Behind (NDLB), the US-based international non-profit foundation, a leader in global emergency response fighting for global animal welfare laws, and saving the innocent voiceless from slaughter, announced today that it is evacuating its dog meat trade survivors to the USA. “This is an integral part of our plan in our ongoing efforts to save lives in East Asia, to rescue helpless and defenseless dogs from the grasp of butchers and dog traffickers who are collecting them now for the Yulin dog meat festival that begins on June 19 th,” explained Jeffrey Beri, NDLB founder. “Urgent funds are needed now and we are reaching out for help to save innocent lives.” It is estimated that this festival of death is responsible for torturing and killing tens of thousands of helpless dogs for meat consumption. While the slaughter of dogs takes place 365 days a year in East Asia, this “Festival” by far is the cruelest, most barbaric display of violence towards animals in the history of the world. The dogs that are collected for this 10-day event are transported to holding facilities until they have gathered enough dogs to transport to be butchered. They are held in very cramped, deplorable conditions, often without food or water. Once they arrive to their destination, they are then tortured and killed. Often in the worst ways imaginable... by being bludgeoned death, blowtorched, boiled alive, skinned alive and dismembered. All while being fully conscious. No Dogs Left Behind works hands-on with local activists in East Asia fighting the fight on the front lines, through emergency response, pulling dogs directly from slaughterhouses, dogmeat trucks, wet markets, and traffickers, without exchange of money. “For every dog bought from a butcher, ten more dogs will be slaughtered,” explained Beri. No Dogs Left Behind does not exchange money for dogs. Rather we aim to shut down and intercept dogs being traded and sold by illegal dealers and traffickers. These illegal dog traffickers lack the required documentation for animal trade. This criminal dog cartel often acts as any cartel would with violence and lawlessness. The brave activists and No Dogs Left Behind team risk their own safety for the life of the dogs. NDLB’s first evacuation of dog meat survivors took place in late March with nearly 50 survivors arriving to the safety of the USA. An additional evacuation of 48 dog meat trade survivors, including Golden Retrievers, Poodles, Pomeranians, will land at JFK International Airport in New York this week. “These are the first two transports by NDLB to the USA since the CDC revised its ban with additional rules for bringing in dogs from banned countries,” said Beri. “All dogs on this second flight, except a few that have already been adopted, will be going to our new Canton, NY Sanctuary, which opened in March 2023,” added Beri. 15 Goldens will be having a short stay in our Canton, NY facility until they begin their journey to the west coast with our rescue partner Golden Bond Rescue. More transports are planned this spring if funding can be secured. “As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, our work is so dependent on the kindness and generosity of dog lovers all around the world, who have joined us to fight the good fight in saving lives. We are reaching out to animal lovers everywhere now to please help us in our efforts to save lives by making a donation,” pleads Beri. “Urgent funds needed. Please fight the good fight with us.” Check donations can be sent to No Dogs Left Behind, 244 5 th Avenue, Suite 200, New York, NY 10001. Online donations can be made via the NDLB’s fundraising page at: http://bit.ly/NDLB_SaveB4Yulin NDLB PayPal Charity Page https://bit.ly/NDLB_PayPalGivingFund NDLB Venmo Charity Page https://bit.ly/NDLB_Official_Venmo No Dogs Left Behind (NDLB) has differentiated itself as leaders in emergency response, rescue, and evacuation, making a global impact in the lives of dogs around the world. “We go where no one is willing nor able to go, the most dangerous places in the world, areas hard-hit by natural disasters and war-infested combat zones,” explains Jeffrey Beri, NDLB founder. NDLB’s mission is to fight for an end to the dog meat trade in East Asia, bring about global animal welfare laws and to save lives in East Asia as well as beyond borders including but not limited to the endangered Galgos in Spain, the dogs of war in Ukraine and earthquake survivors from Turkey. The foundation’s mission extends beyond borders, advocating for the creation and enforcement of animal welfare laws, and raising awareness for a cruelty-free, sustainable world in which no animal is violated, exploited, tortured or slaughtered for commercial goods or profit. With nearly 500 survivors in its care, No Dogs Left Behind operates sanctuaries in Dayi in East Asia and now, in Canton, New York, USA. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok. Contact Details No Dogs Left Behind Debra Kono +1 908-337-4707 Debra@nodogsleftbehind.com Company Website http://www.nodogsleftbehind.com

May 08, 2023 07:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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NUTRACOLLAGEN® INTRODUCES NEW SPECIALTY VARIETIES OF THEIR POPULAR COLLAGEN COFFEE

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Grand Rapids, MI based Advanced Protein Technology, which has been in the collagen business since 2004 introduces new buzz worthy variations of its widely popular classic; COLLAGEN COFFEE with three new incredibly nutritious and delicious flavors; Salted Caramel, Chai Latte, and Mocha Hazelnut under the NutraCollagen ® brand. The NutraCollagen ® brand first introduced the world to Collagen Coffee in 2017, when the growing trend of adding collagen to coffee as a “health & beauty” type of creamer first began as a trend. Collagen’s benefits, like supporting healthy hair, skin, nails, joints, and bones are best met when consumed daily, and what better way to work that consumption into a routine than to combine it with that daily cup (or two) of coffee. Coffee, of course has been proven to have several health benefits of its own. Nothing made better sense at the time than pairing this duo of superfood together. The idea seemed obvious to the team at NutraCollagen ® and the first premixed Collagen Coffee was born. Premium, real Columbian Coffee, micro ground and instantized, then blended with Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides derived from grass-fed bovine. To make this Collagen Coffee beauty blend even more of an ultimate boost for health, wellness, and pick-me-up energy, MCT from coconut oil was added to provide a source of healthy fats that act as an instant source of energy for the body and the brain. Easy-to-use, all of the Collagen Coffee flavor varieties are instantized to prepare effortlessly with hot water without clumping, or simply to infuse collagen into your coffee, or add to any recipe or beverage that you may want to have a coffee flavor and nutritional boost. Also great for refreshing cold shakes and smoothies! Collagen Coffee can also be used to make ice cream, sauces, creamers, cookies, cakes, etc. There is no limit to what you can make! Each COLLAGEN COFFEE smooth and creamy blend has been scientifically crafted to be well-balanced with the highest-quality collagen peptides and a rich blend of real coffee to come out perfectly light and creamy. One serving of Collagen Coffee provides 10-11g of Premium Protein with 11-12g of Collagen Peptides from grass fed bovine. The formulas range from 60-90 calories, contain either 0g to 1g Sugar, are non-GMO, Gluten-free and support KETO and low-carb diets. Best of all, real coffee is used in the COLLAGEN COFFEE blends, naturally providing 40mg of caffeine. Enough to give a much-needed lift without an unwanted lift-off! To find out more about what’s brewing, visit www.collagencoffee.com NUTRACOLLAGEN® brand of collagen products are formulated, manufactured, and distributed by Grand Rapids, Michigan based Advanced Protein Technology, LLC. Dedicated to delivering superior nutritional ingredients with the highest quality for the best price, producing all products while strictly adhering to HACCP, ISO, and GMP standards. Dedicated, in-house technicians have been globally sourcing ingredients and raw materials for over 20 years in the Food & Beverage, Nutraceutical, and Cosmetic industries. Experience and knowledge are the cornerstone of NutraCollagen®, with a business model built on integrity. Contact Details customer@nutracollagen.com J Spingola +1 616-288-0068 jspingola@nutracollagen.com

May 08, 2023 05:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Mounjaro Weight Loss: Newly Launch Over The Counter Alternative Pills To Tirzepatide & Mounjaro Weight Loss

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Adults suffering from type 2 diabetes can improve their blood sugar (glucose) levels by using the injectable prescription drug Mounjaro in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Can Mounjaro assist with weight loss? Yes, it has been proven that taking Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, will help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight when used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. It is injected under the skin of the stomach, thigh, or upper arm once a week, at any time of day. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Mounjaro may be replaced with other over-the-counter supplements. Here are some of them: PhenQ - Top Choice for Mounjaro Alternative OTC PhenGold - Strongest OTC Mounjaro Weight Loss Alternative Capsiplex BURN - Best Choice for Men to Mounjaro Alternative Trimtone - Best Choice for Women to Mounjaro Alternative Primeshed - Best Fat Burner for Men to Tirzepatide Alternative These are the pills for weight loss that work the best. No solution works for everyone. That is why there are several options on this list. All of them will aid in fat loss, but all have different additional advantages. Finding the optimal weight-loss supplement is not the goal. You need to decide which weight-loss product is best for you. Presented herein are the most efficacious weight loss supplements available for purchase without a prescription, including those available through online markets. 1- PhenQ - Top Choice for Mounjaro Alternative OTC PhenQ is a comprehensive weight loss solution that effectively targets various regions of the body and has been widely regarded as a prominent inclusion in the most reputable listings of top-notch diet pills. Not only does it facilitate prompt fat loss, but it also expedites the entire weight-reduction journey. (ACT NOW & SAVE) Click Here to GET PhenQ From The Official Website The manufacturer provides a warranty period of two months for its clientele. If an individual is striving to reduce their weight and is currently experiencing a plateau or experiencing factors such as fatigue and increased appetite which are hindering their progress, PhenQ may provide effective assistance. Advantages of Using PhenQ for Dietary Management If your objective is to acquire an efficacious weight reduction supplement, PhenQ is highly recommended. PhenQ has demonstrated compatibility with most weight loss medications, including those available by prescription. Pros Facilitates weight loss in multiple pivotal regions. Vegan and vegetarian friendly There are no officially acknowledged negative consequences. Excellent customer feedback Our company provides a refund policy that extends for a period of 60 days. Cons Exclusively obtainable via the designated website 2. PhenGold - Strongest OTC Mounjaro Weight Loss Alternative Almost everyone who tried PhenGold loved it - it has a 98% satisfaction score! Lots of people said they would totally recommend this product. PhenGold is one of the top weight loss supplements that speed up your metabolism. It makes you less hungry, fights fatigue, and might even make you feel better. Click Here to Get PhenGold From Its Official website The cool thing about it is that you get a whopping 100 days to try it out and get your cash back if you are not happy. Benefits Manages Hunger and Cravings Makes your body burn fat faster and revs up your metabolism. Helps you focus better and think more clearly. Gives you a boost of energy and helps you feel better emotionally. Pros Losing weight isn't the only upside, there's a lot more to it. Vegan and vegetarian friendly So far, nothing bad seems to be happening. Excellent customer feedback You can get your money back if you're not happy with it within 100 days! Cons You can only get to it by going through the official website. 3. Capsiplex BURN - Best Choice for Men To Mounjaro Alternative This supplement is supposed to help you burn fat faster and keep your blood sugar levels in check. So basically, this supplement does six things at once. It helps you keep your muscles, kills your hunger, gives you more energy, and torches stubborn fats for a fit and cut appearance. Click Here to Buy Capsiplex BURN From The Official Website Yes, this supplement does six different things! It helps to torch that extra flab! It stems cravings It stops fatigue It increases metabolism It helps keep your muscles in shape. It gets you pumped for a workout. Benefits This is a vegan product that doesn't have any gluten in it! The manufacturer makes it in GMP certified facilities. It's made in the US. It helps you get you back to the grind after a rough patch. It gives your metabolism a little boost! It totally helps you bust through that plateau! You can gain some muscle without getting all flabby and stuff! It's important to keep those gains and not lose muscle when you are shredding in the gym. 4. Trimtone - Best Choice for Women To Mounjaro Alternative Trimtone kicks butt when it comes to weight loss pills for women and even beats out a bunch of those male-oriented ones. If you go with this option, it won't mess with your estrogen levels and it's pretty good at curbing your cravings. Click Here to Order Trimtone for the Best Price Available! Trimtone's got some legit ingredients you can trust. And you know what's even better? You only have to take it once a day! Trimtone is perfect for busy women who juggle a million things and rock motherhood like a boss. Just a heads up - if you're vegan or vegetarian, those capsules won't work for you because they have got gelatin in them. Benefits Here are the benefits of Trimtone: It helps you lose weight and drops those extra pounds. Helps you eat less and avoid those pesky snack urges Increases metabolism Helps burn some extra calories by revving up the body's heat production! Boosts energy and vigor If you're always on the go and can only remember to take one pill a day, Trimtone could be your saving grace! Also, this is a diet pill that specifically attacks belly fat - same deal. If all you want to do is shed some fat, Trimtone could totally help you out. If you're always getting hungry, we suggest trying something else instead. Upsides and Downsides of Trimtone A fat-burning pill made for women that boosts metabolism and burns calories A pill that actually helps you lose weight Stuff that will help you burn fat and not feel as hungry. You only need to take it once a day. This product has something in it that helps burn belly fat! As far as we know, it's all good. You've got a complete 100 days to decide if you want your money back with no hassle. Cons Inadequate hunger control Those who don't eat meat might want to skip it. You can only get it on the website, no other way. 5. Prime Shred – Best Fat Burner for Men to Tirzepatide Alternative Prime Shred is a fat burner that boosts metabolism specifically for males. But don't expect it to do all the work when it comes to shedding those extra pounds. Men who are really serious about getting ripped might want to check this product out. Find Out More On Prime Shred By Visiting The Official Website It's supposed to be a real badass fat burner that can get you shredded without losing your hard-earned gains. Prime Shred also gives you an energy boost and helps you push harder during your workout. We added Prime Shred to our list for a reason, so don't forget about that. This is like the boss of all the natural weight loss pills out there! Benefits Promotes fat burning Helps burn fat but keeps those muscles intact Gives you a boost of energy and helps you focus during workouts. Helps you smash through those pesky plateaus! Why should you use Prime Shred? Prime Shred will take your workouts to the next level, torch those fats, and let you flex your muscles with pride! If you are like most of us and only work out a few times a week, Prime Shred might be a good option for you since you only need one dose a day. Let's talk about the good and bad of Prime Shred Pros There is just one dosage required each day. Provides tried-and-true metabolism boosters This stuff really gets me pumped before a workout. Gives you something that can help you avoid burnout. You have got a whole 100 days to decide if it's a match. And if you are a vegan or vegetarian, we've got you covered with a money-back guarantee. Cons You can only get it from their website. What is Mounjaro and how does it help with weight loss? Does it really work? Tirzepatide is available under the brand name Mounjaro. It's like a two-in-one drug that helps control sugar levels by activating two different receptors, the GIP and GLP-1 receptors. Basically, if you want to lose weight with diabetes meds, you are only gonna find GLP-1 receptor agonists. Tirzepatide is one of a kind since it also affects GIP. But the real deal with Mounjaro is that it's great for shedding some extra pounds as it works as a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Apparently, these drugs make you feel full for longer by slowing down your digestion, according to research. Click to view pricing on cheaper alternatives to Mounjaro in stock Losing Weight with Mounjaro: A Beginner's Guide Mounjaro is available in the form of pre-filled single-use Tirzepatide injector pens, dude. After you use a pen once, you just toss it in the bin. These Mounjaro injector pens come in six different strengths! First-timers usually start with the teeny-tiny pen (2.5 mg) and then upgrade every month until they hit the big dose (15 mg). Whether you're using Mounjaro to handle your type-2 diabetes or for weight loss, all you need is one shot a week and you're good to go! It is injected right under the skin, not in a muscle or vein or anything crazy like that. Most folks who use Mounjaro prefer sticking it in their belly 'cause it's easier, but you can also do it in your arms or thighs if you're up for it. Mounjaro helps to keep your blood sugar levels in check and fight against insulin resistance. They made it to help deal with diabetes and blood sugar levels. Who can benefit from Mounjaro? Mounjaro is a new diabetes medication that does an awesome job of keeping blood sugar levels in check! Mounjaro manufacturers understand the struggles of obesity in adults, so they've designed something truly special just for you. If you're carrying some extra weight around and have some health issues because of it, this medicine could be really helpful for you! Even if your BMI isn't off the charts, it could still do a lot of good. If you've got diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or sleep apnea, then using Mounjaro could be a good way to stay on top of your medical game. Mounjaro is great for folks in these specific situations because it helps them get their blood sugar levels under control and boosts their general health and quality of life. Side Effects of Mounjaro Mounjaro tends to mess with your tummy the most. Here are some of the side effects of Mounjaro that you can experience. Indigestion Nausea Vomiting Stomach pain Constipation Diarrhea Some people using Moujaro also experience some annoying skin irritation around the place they injected it. Well, some folks might have side effects like these, but some wouldn't. It's different for everyone. All prescribed medicines work in the same way. Unfortunately, those GLP-1 receptor agonists come with some serious health issues to worry about. The Mounjaro website is pretty upfront about it - they've put all the information out there. So, there has been a lot of debate about whether GLP-1 receptor agonists can lead to thyroid cancer for a while now, but a new study published in Diabetes Care this year has some pretty concerning findings. So, after digging deep into this study, it turns out that using GLP-1 RA for 1-3 years can up your risk for thyroid cancer, including medullary thyroid cancer. Read: Best Weight Loss Supplements In Canada Is Mounjaro worth it for shedding some extra pounds? Thyroid cancer is one of the rare side effect but the worst side effect ever. There are some other possible side effects of Mounjaro also. But since not everyone will experience the same side effects, you can try out Mounjaro. A safer option would be to use one of the OTC supplements discussed above. Pros This could totally help you curb your hunger pangs and shed some pounds. You only have to take it once a week and you are done. Cons This may not be your cup of tea if you're not a fan of needles. That's a pricey way to shed those pounds. Mounjaro Weight Loss Alternative - Conclusion Mounjaro represents one of the most recent medicinal treatments aimed at managing the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. It is a pharmaceutical product that has been commercialized under a specific trademark, namely Tirzepatide. Similar to Ozempic and Wegovy, Mounjaro is administered via a weekly self-injection, as prescribed. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that while Ozempic is dispensed through a multi-shot pen, Mounjaro does not share the same mode of administration. It is provided in individual-dose pens. Although Mounjaro is not indicated for weight management, diabetic patients administered with it frequently report significant reduction in body weight. Empirical evidence is suggestive of the efficacy of Mounjaro in promoting weight reduction, albeit within confined parameters. It is not unexpected to note that certain physicians are inclined to endorse the administration of Mounjaro, albeit off-label, as a viable therapeutic measure for combating obesity. Similar to numerous pharmacological interventions for weight loss and diabetes, Mounjaro showcases a plethora of established adverse effects. Additionally, it can potentially evoke significant health hazards, such as pancreatitis and thyroid cancer. It is a potential downside that some overweight individuals may not be inclined to acknowledge. Armed with this knowledge, you would be better off using a natural OTC supplement that can give you the same benefits as Mounjaro but minus the side effects. Contact Details Melissa support@jollofnews.com

May 06, 2023 03:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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In Tip-Top FORME: Meet The Company That Recently IPO'd, Listing On NASDAQ!

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May 05, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder to Criticize Warren Buffett and Bill Gates for Politicized Philanthropy

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National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) is the sponsor of a Berkshire Hathaway shareholder proposal to separate the roles of Chairman and CEO. On April 21, we filed a proxy memo in support of our resolution, explaining why we believe the succession plan is inadequate and that the company should be less identified with Warren Buffett’s politics. Here is the statement NLPC Chairman Peter Flaherty plans to make at the Berkshire annual meeting on Saturday, April 6 in Omaha, Nebraska: I am Peter Flaherty, Chairman of the National Legal and Policy Center. If we had an independent chair, the Company would be less identified with Mr. Buffett’s political activities. He’s donated more than $100 billion to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As Bill Gates explained when the couple was still together, “ although the foundation bears our names, basically half our resources have come from Warren Buffett.” If “woke” culture is a disease, then philanthropy is the virus. The Gates Foundation bankrolls the teaching of Critical Race Theory around the country, including that math is inherently racist. The Gates Foundation offers a Gender Identity Toolbox, which asserts that gender is the result of “socially and culturally constructed ideas.” This is a lie. Gender is not a cultural construct. It is a genetic and biological fact. We know how much Bill Gates cares about children. He met and traveled with Jeffrey Epstein MANY times AFTER Epstein was convicted of sex crimes. The Gates Foundation had a huge influence over the COVID response fiasco. Bill Gates defended China’s COVID policies and still discounts the possibility that the virus originated from a lab, even though U.S. intelligence agencies disagree. The Gates Foundation may be the largest single donor to the “dark money” machine known as Arabella Associates which funds causes like defunding the police that are making American cities unlivable. Money goes, too, to groups conducting threatening and vulgar protests at their homes of Supreme Court Justices. Mr. Buffett has quietly funneled more than $4 billion to groups supporting abortion on demand through the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation. That’s $4 billion, with a B. Advocacy disguised as philanthropy. Bill Gates has lamented political polarization and even worried aloud about a civil war. But it is billionaires who are funding the most shrill and extreme activists who are tearing our country apart. Ironically, Mr. Buffett has pointed out that corporate executives can make a lot of people mad when they insert themselves into controversy. Anheuser-Busch is finding that out. It cannot renounce its Dylan Mulvaney transgender promotion because it is handcuffed by its longtime support for activists who would turn on them in a minute. Anheuser-Busch gets a perfect grade on the Human Rights Campaign scorecard, as do Berkshire portfolio companies like Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and Apple. Bank of America and Apple help bankroll this group, which wants biological men to compete in women’s sports. Worse, it is currently pressuring state legislatures to allow sex change operations on children, and to keep their parents out of the decision. Let’s revisit Coca-Cola, which I discussed at last year’s meeting. CEO James Quincey, a British citizen, tried to kill Georgia’s voter integrity law in 2021 by making inaccurate and inflammatory statements about it. That’s the law that President Biden called “Jim Crow 2.0,” and which prompted Major League Baseball to move the All-Star game out of Atlanta. Mr. Buffett jumped on the bandwagon, too, by signing a statement by corporate leaders suggesting that Republicans seek to restrict ballot access based on race. Two years later, we can now evaluate that accusation. Last year, an election was held in Georgia. Turnout was record breaking. According to an independent poll, 99% of voters said they had “no problem” casting ballots. 92% said the new law either had no impact on their ability to vote or made it easier. James Quincey was wrong, and Mr. Buffett, so were you. ### To schedule an interview with Peter Flaherty, please contact Dan Rene at drene@nlpc.org or Jackie Jones at jackie@truthpr.com Founded in 1991, NLPC promotes ethics in public life and government accountability through research, investigation, education, and legal action. Contact Details National Legal and Policy Center Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 drene@nlpc.org Company Website http://www.nlpc.org

May 05, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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ALT Sports Data Wins Third Annual Ifrah Pitch Competition

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ALT Sports Data, the leading source of official and unofficial alternative sports trading data unlocking millions of participatory fans and potential bettors for sportsbook operators, media platforms and event producers, has been named the winner of the third annual Ifrah Pitch Competition. Ifrah Law, the leading global law firm at the intersection of interactive gaming and government regulation, sponsors the competition for ascending companies within the U.S. betting and gaming industry to showcase new developments and innovative products to market leaders at the EGR North American Spring Briefing. With the win, ALT Sports Data received a monetary prize as well as strategic legal consultation from Ifrah Law. ALT Sports Data’s product offering serves as a key demand generator for sportsbook partners, providing operators the opportunity to supply more than one billion global alternative sports fans with the opportunity to engage in regulated betting activities. The proprietary managed trading platform supplies real-time dynamic trading data from a portfolio of underserved alternative sports. A full wagering lifecycle for all covered events is included, as pre-match and live odds services generate independent, algorithm-driven betting markets. “Alternative sports have long been overlooked by the sports betting industry, despite a unique opportunity to cost-effectively reach, acquire and retain additional communities of fans and potential bettors,” said Joe Dunnigan, Founder and CEO of ALT Sports Data. “Receiving this honor highlights the demand for sportsbook operators to drive engagement among large, untapped audiences, and underscores the ability for alternative sports trading data to deliver a significant number of engaged, depositing players.” Previous winners of the Ifrah Pitch Competition include Hedge and Skrmiish. Finalists this year included Sparket and CashComment, in addition to ALT Sports Data. ALT Sports Data has secured official partnerships with several premier leagues within the alternative sports space such as World Surf League, Major Arena Soccer League and Street League Skateboarding among others. About ALT Sports Data ALT Sports Data is the leading source of official and unofficial alternative sports trading data unlocking millions of participatory fans and potential bettors for sportsbook operators, media platforms and event producers. This enables partners to offer real-time dynamic trading data from a robust sports portfolio, and engage with one billion global alternative sports fans. The proprietary trading platform covers the full wagering lifecycle for all offered events. Pre-match and live odds service generates independent, algorithm-driven, and mathematically correct betting markets using dedicated models. Where available, specialist sports seamlessly incorporate in-play betting markets aligned with the enthralling nature of the associated live sports. Contact Details Alex shapiro +1 732-770-9395 ashapiro@hotpaperlantern.com Company Website https://www.altsportsdata.com/

May 05, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Yellow Labrador Retriever, Sage, Deployed on USS Gerald R. Ford as Part of the FIRST Expanded Operational Stress Control Canine Pilot Program

Mutts with a Mission

NORFOLK, VA, May 05, 2023 - McapMediaWire - Sage, a three-year-old female yellow Labrador Retriever, has been deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, as part of the Expanded Operational Stress Control Canine pilot program. This innovative program is aimed at providing a unique outlet and comfort for Sailors during deployment, with the goal of helping them cope with the operational stress associated with their work. Sage is part of the warfighter toughness mental health and resiliency team on the Gerald R. Ford and is specially trained to help Sailors deal with the challenges of deployment. Animals have been proven to be an effective form of stress relief and can provide a sense of companionship, which is why Sage is expected to be an invaluable asset to the crew during their deployment. Allen Fabijan or “Some Guy Named Allen” a Puppy Raiser and trainer with Mutts with a Mission, a Virginia-based non-profit organization accredited by Assistance Dogs International, helped to raise and train Sage. “We knew Sage was special, we just had no idea what a special role Sage would have the honor of playing for so many deserving sailors. There is no doubt she is the best choice for the Crew of the Gerald R. Ford and the EOSC program,” said Fabijan. The Gerald R. Ford will be the first U.S. Navy ship to have an expanded operational stress control (EOSC) canine as part of the crew throughout deployment. Chaplain Genevieve Clark, Gerald R. Ford and Carrier Strike Group 12’s Chaplain, will serve as Sage’s primary handler while on deployment. In preparation for deploying with Sage, Clark completed 120 hours of handler training with Mutts with a Mission. Three other volunteer handlers aboard the Ford also support Clark in Sage's care and mission. “One of the positives of having Sage aboard the ship is her help in breaking down some barriers to utilizing mental, emotional, and spiritual resiliency resources,” said Clark. “Sailors are coming to more warrior toughness events and improving their morale through the vast network of resiliency resources the ship offers with Sage now present at these opportunities.” During deployment, all Sailors will benefit from spending time with Sage, who will be present with Chaplains, Resiliency Providers, and Mental Health professionals. Sage will be available to Sailors during ship-wide Morale, Welfare, and Recreation events, and her daily schedule will be made available to Sailors for general visitation and morale boosts throughout the day. Mutts with a Mission sent Sage with all necessary supplies for deployment, including a waste collection mat, proper bedding located in the handler’s stateroom, personal protective gear including paw, hearing, and eye protection, and a life vest. “The Sailors of Gerald R. Ford are excited to welcome Sage to the ship. Mutts with a Mission provides an invaluable service to Sailors, one that will aid in stress relief during the ship’s deployment,” said Capt. Rick Burgess, Ford’s commanding officer. “Sage is one of the many resources aboard the ship to help Sailors build resiliency and enhance morale.” The deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is currently ongoing in the Atlantic Ocean in support of interoperability and maritime security. In total, the GRFCSG is deployed with more than 6,000 Sailors across all platforms ready to respond globally to combatant commander tasking. For more information on Mutts with a Mission, please visit https://www.muttswithamission.org/. For More information on Allen Fabijian “Some Guy Names Allen”, visit https://www.instagram.com/someguynamedallen or https://us1061.com/some-guy-named-allen/ Contact Details Mutts with a Mission info@muttswithamission.org Company Website https://www.muttswithamission.org/

May 05, 2023 09:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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GBB Drink Lab Files $53M Lawsuit Against FSD Pharma for Nondisclosure Contract Breach and Trade Secret Misappropriation

GBB Drink Lab

GBB Drink Lab (“GBB” or the “Company”), maker of the world’s first formulated drink that aids in rapid blood alcohol detoxification, has announced that the Company has filed a lawsuit against FSD Pharma (NASDAQ: HUGE) (“FSD”), a publicly traded biotechnology company that operates in the pharmaceutical research and development business. As a result of FSD Pharma’s failure to comply with a Cease-and-Desist letter sent by GBB on April 14 th, 2023, the Company has subsequently filed a $53 million complaint for material breach of a mutual nondisclosure agreement and trade secret misappropriation. Filed on May 1 st, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the complaint alleges that after seven months of exploring a business opportunity of mutual interest and benefit revolving around GBB’s blood alcohol detoxification drink, FSD Pharma publicly announced the misappropriation of GBB’s trade secrets to current and prospective investors in one of its press releases. In the press release, FSD Pharma discussed the launch of a new research and development program targeting unmet medical needs for alcohol misuse and deliberately omitted the underlying misappropriation. GBB’s lawsuit alleges that FSD Pharma used GBB’s proprietary and confidential material to raise capital, persuade iconic entrepreneurs to join its advisory board, and drive up the price of FSD Pharma’s publicly traded stock. The Company is seeking compensatory and punitive damages as well as an injunction against FSD Pharma preventing further unlawful disclosure and use of the Company’s trade secrets. The lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida under the name GBB DRINK LAB, INC. v. FSD BIOSCIENCES INC. with case number: 0:23-cv-60800-AHS. GBB has a patented formula that accelerates the process of converting alcohol to sugar in the body. By enhancing the metabolic pathways that facilitate this process, the formula can help the body clear alcohol much faster than normal. The Company has been working on a proprietary drink for several years using its patented formula. About GBB Drink Lab GBB Drink Lab started with a vision of making a positive impact by offering practical, evidence-based solution to reducing Blood Alcohol Content. The company’s product has been meticulously crafted to optimize your ability to sober up thus enabling you to escape an inebriated state. GBB Drink Lab leadership team includes accomplished serial entrepreneurs, a former senior executive from one of the world’s largest beverage companies, and an industry-leading expert in flavoring science and product formulation. For more information, visit https://gbbdrinklab.com/. Media Contact Jarrett Boon Co-Founder, CEO, GBB Drink Lab, Inc Jarrett@gbbdrinklab.com 602-456-1555 Contact Details GBB Drink Lab Jarrett@gbbdrinklab.com Company Website https://gbbdrinklab.com/

May 05, 2023 08:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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