Pequod Acoustics Hi-Pro Speakers was Used a Sound System by Boiler Room Spread by Ltc - Lorenzo Tiezzi Comunicazione

Another important collaboration for the Italian Hi-Pro brand Pequod Acoustics, specialized into speakers with a design that stands out. Pequod Acoustics was used as sound system by world famous Boiler Room for one its parties, right after another huge brand as Burberry did the same for a runaway show in London. Spread by ltc - lorenzo tiezzi comunicazione.

Firenze, Italy., November 1, 2019 -- A few days ago a set of Pequod Acoustics speakers was used as sound system by Boiler Room, for one of their world famous parties.

The party was held in Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam, at Khu 13. Boiler Room parties are famous in the world as they can lived anywhere in world online on YouTube. Pequod Acoustics is an 100% Made in Italy brand. The philosophy of the brand is HiPro, as it takes hi fi sound quality into the professional field. Pequod Acoustics have a design that stands out and were recently used by Burberry for an important runaway event in London.

BOILER ROOM TV / PEQUOD ACOUSTICS https://boilerroom.tv/session/boiler-room-ho-chi-minh

OFFICIAL WEBSITE PEQUOD ACOUSTICS https://pequodacoustics.com

Pequod Acoustics: Made in Florence Hi-Pro speakers that stand out

Just like Captain Ahab in "Moby Dick"' drives the Pequod whaler-ship pursuing the white whale, the two founders of Pequod Acoustic, two engineers, two brothers, Simone, and Andrea Ugolini, drive their own company pursuing the perfection of sound reproduction. There are other connections between sea and Pequod Acoustics: speakers are made in fiberglass, the same material used in race boats. It's resistant and easy to repair. Furthermore, in the company logo shows clearly the shape of a sawfish. This kind of fish has a rostrum that can "feel" the electric waves of its prey... Pequod Acoustics speakers do the opposite: they spread music perfectly. Pequod Acoustics speakers have such a gorgeous visual impact. Their rounded shapes, their big dimensions stand out from the usual grey square boxes of audio equipment. But Simone and Andrea Ugolini chose only the strong colors (white and red, mostly) of their speakers. The shape of the cones was crafted by sound itself. "Our speakers could only have this shape and dimensions. That's why they sound so good", the brothers say. The never-ending journey of Pequod Acoustics begins in Florence, Italy, where the unique products of this brand are designed, engineered and produced. It does not happen by chance. In the same places where Leonardo Da Vinci created his inventions, there's now a supply chain of Italian firms dedicated to high-end and pro audio. Pequod Acoustics chose to do something unexpected: it took innovative high-end solutions into the pro audio arena. That's why its speakers are so light, that's why they have such a high ratio between sound pressure level and system weight (dB/KG). Moreover, they have a very low ratio between cost and sound pressure (€/dB)... The philosophy of Pequod Acoustics is easy to tell: no compromise, tireless research, and unique solutions. There are not so many single horns audio equipment around in the pro-audio field. But couple a single horn with transducers in specific ranges, it allows high dynamic combined with high sound pressure level and with very low levels of distortion. In other words, Pequod Acoustics speakers are perfect for a club or any kind of event where music has to play loud because they don't distort the sound as the power output increases. Pequod Acoustic speakers derive from research that took many years of passion. They were officially presented to the world only a few months ago, at the Prolight and sound fair, in Frankfurt, in April 2019. To complete the team, Simone and Andrea Ugolini recently hired Leonardo Dani as Chief Sales Officer, a great professional with huge international experience in the pro-audio field also as a sound engineer. Pequod Acoustic speakers already make dance some of the most exclusive clubs, events and locations of the world (Phi Beach club in Costa Smeralda, Italy; Y&Y, Singapore; Peter Pan Club, Misano, Italy; Pitti Uomo events, Florence, Italy; Mini events, Italy)... and some very lucky villa owners use them for their private entertainment. KEY FEATURES High power Extreme sensibility Extreme clarity and detail Unbeatable listening Dynamics Very high ratio between SPL sound pressure level and system weight (dB/KG) The very low ratio between the economic cost and the SPL sound pressure level (€/dB) Heavy-duty, high resistance to scratches and bumps Built with high-strength composite materials and stiffness Easy to access repair interventions Technologically Advanced Customizable Design that stands out Ultra lightness for easy transport Simple installation to support and suspended Custom technical support Project, production, assembly, and components all Made in Italy.

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Parade Handmade is a Brand New Online Outlet for Handmade Gifts From the West of Ireland

Parade Handmade is a new online business started by Amanda Coen. It stocks work by different suppliers working in the west of Ireland and some further afield. There is great quality and variety. Many items are unique and never to be repeated. That is what makes handmade products so special.

Ireland., October 19, 2019 -- Parade Handmade is a vibrant and unusual treasury of quirky and unique gift ideas by various artisans and artists based in the West of Ireland. The collections are curated by creator and CEO of Parade Handmade, Amanda Coen.

The wonderful collections are truly off-beat and it helps to have a healthy appreciation for quirky things and a love of imaginative creative discovery to 'get' Parade Handmade. There are many sections to delve into on the site and each one is a pleasure to behold because of it's freshness, uniqueness and diversity. Another great thing is, Parade Handmade portrays regular people and not professional models in all of the promotional images. 'Everybody is their own variety of gorgeous and everybody can buy the products!', says Amanda.

Among the traditional homespun creations such as Aran wooly hats , scarves and socks, by Shoreline and Jo's Knits, there are various off-beat styles in a variety of colours. There are quirky handbags, totes and clutches which would definitely help one stand out from the crowd, also by Shoreline and wonderful unique funky felt hats and accessories, by Parade Handmade. Amanda says, 'I'm always glad to observe the creativity of suppliers or to be 'let in' on a new development. One never knows what mad and wonderful ideas they're going to come up with next. It's very exciting.'

There are very few items repeated here so the product is truly unique and rare these days. If one likes it and wants it, one had better be quick about it because there may be no other like it. That is the beauty of Parade Handmade. It exemplifies the life of the individual style of living as opposed to the style of the 'dedicated follower of fashion'.

Parade Handmade seems to revel in individuality as it celebrates and champions the small producer and the natural creative rhythms and cycles expected in such a life. It has it's own unique rhythm. Not necessarily seasonal though, the seasons are noted by some. When one artisan is busy unfolding and presenting their latest offerings the other can be having a seemingly relatively quiet time. However, they are usually busily and passionately developing their next collection behind the scenes.

Check out the patchwork section by Sew What's New, Kurilla Pottery, the beautiful art by Nuala Brett-King and Noreen Sadler, quirky little creatures by Ditsy Designs, fun and colorful designs for children by JaDa Crafts Ireland, Lapanda Designs Jewelery and much more. The collections are always exciting and ever evolving by the look of things, so keep checking and as Amanda says, 'Enjoying craft is like playing outside, utterly freeing.'

Versa Electronics Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

Electronic Contract Manufacturer Celebrates 25 Years And Is Honored As Top 10 Manufacturing Service Provider.

Minneapolis, MN., October 24, 2019 -- Versa Electronics announced its 25th anniversary as an electronic contract manufacturer. Versa provides electronic contract manufacturing services to industrial, medical, communications, computer & peripheral, consumer, and transportation original equipment manufacturers (OEM) across North America.

Versa Electronics originally began under the umbrella of Versa Companies in 1979. Versa Companies served as the parent to a broad scope of businesses that included Versa Iron, Versa Machine, Versa Die Cast, Tolerance Masters, and Versa Electronics. In 1994, after four years as Chief Financial Officer and Partner of Versa Companies, Kevin Johnsrud acquired the assets of Versa Electronics. The official separation from Versa Companies was finalized in 2007, creating Electronic Technologies, LLC dba Versa Electronics.

“We are very excited to have achieved this milestone, thanks to our employees, customers, and vendor partners,” says Kevin Johnsrud Versa Electronics’ Owner and CEO. “Each of has played a critical role in contributing to and helping drive the execution of our service-focused culture and ongoing commitment to quality.”

Versa ElectronicsSince first establishing FDA registration for the manufacture of medical devices in 1998, Versa Electronics has been successful at evolving and changing to position itself as a competitive electronic contract manufacturing company. By achieving ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification in addition to a myriad of other certifications, registrations, and compliances, Versa Electronics continues to demonstrate high standards of quality.

Through the acquisition of MarCum Technologies, V.I.O., and Astro, Versa Electronics has emerged as a leader in sonar, GPS, camera, and ruggedized electronics systems. In 2019, Versa Electronics was named as a Top 10 Contract Manufacturing Service Provider by Manufacturing Technology Insights Magazine.

“We are honored by the recognition of Manufacturing Technology Insights,” said Tony Zuberbuehler, Versa Electronics Sales Manager. “The organization and its hardworking people are partnership and relationship-centered, service-focused, honest, and trustworthy. While we constantly strive for continuous improvement, we continue to deliver quality results reliably and efficiently while keeping our customers competitive in their markets.”

About Versa Electronics:
Since 1979, Versa has offered engineering services, raw material expertise, contract manufacturing services, and OEM product line evolution. Versa Electronics has become an OEM’s trusted turn-key Electronic Manufacturing Services partner. Integrated capabilities with consultative communication arms your organization with a versatile scope of work offering, flexible demand fulfillment solutions, and reliable, high-quality products. Find Versa Electronics at versae.com.

WCA Helps Teach About "LC’s Advanced and Basic Fundamentals Track"

WCA is holding a program will be an excellent source of information for those who are new to LC’s and/or wish to brush up on the fundamentals, or are indirectly involved with LC’s and wish to have a better understanding of this longstanding and venerable trade payments instrument.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States., October 24, 2019 -- The Association will be holding 2 concurrent sessions on the same day. One session is for people with little or no LC experience and the other is for people who have worked with LC's but looking to advance to the next level. After reviewing the full content details on the announcement which can be seen on WCA';s website, one can make a choice of Session 101 or 102, whichever best fits the level of LC Experience.

If one attends Session 101, this program will be an excellent source of information for those who are new to LC's and/or wish to brush up on the fundamentals, or are indirectly involved with LC's and wish to have a better understanding of this longstanding and venerable trade payments instrument.

In the morning, there will be discussions regarding Parties in a LC transaction, Transaction flow, Common documents, and so much more. After lunch which is included the program will continue to educate about Bid, performance and advance payment, Financial versus trade related, Affects on a company's credit line and so much more!

If one attends Session 102, this program will benefit those with more experience, who have a good fundamental understanding and experience working with LC's or are directly and primarily responsible for LC's within their company. This program will also explore best practices involving LC's and Bank Guarantees to make LC';s simpler, more workable and friendlier to use.

In the morning, there will be discussions regarding Incoterms and the Overview 2010 vs 2020, UCC terms and Incoterms, and Structuring a LC's ; pro-forma invoice and LC guide, Confirmation, usance; discounting and SO much more. After lunch which is included there will be information about SBLC governing rules: UCP 600 | ISP 98 a deeper dive, URDG 758 relative to BG';s versus local law, Challenging markets and so much more!

Vizocom has received DLA Troop Support IDIQ CENTCOM MRO

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) announced that it has awarded a Contract for the Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Vendor support for Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) supplies in the CENTCOM AoR to Vizocom.

San Diego, CA., October 23, 2019 -- The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) announced that it has awarded a Contract for the Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Vendor support for Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) supplies in the CENTCOM AoR to Vizocom. The Contract has a three-year base and two one-year option periods and the total combined value of the contract program, which will be competed among four companies, is $500 million. It entails Customer Direct Deliveries to locations throughout the Central Command Area of Responsibility.

The CENTCOM Region includes the following countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

There are about 100 existing regular customers in the CENTCOM Region at this time which includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies as well as LOGCAP V Contractors operating in CENTCOM. More Customers can be added to the Program.

The contract covers a full line of MRO supplies in support of the maintenance, repair and operations requirements of installations in the CENTCOM AOR. Such MRO supplies include, but is not limited to: HVAC; refrigeration; plumbing supplies (including bath and shower items, ablution units); electrical products (including generators, wire/cable, connectors, sockets, outlets, lights, etc.); tools of various kinds; chemical, lubricating, and rubber products and products including same; construction supplies [including but not limited to cement, lumber and plywood, bricks, blocks, steel, aluminum, and other metal products, conduits, prefabricated structures to include re-locatable buildings (RLBs & ablution units), etc.; perimeter security items such as barriers, barbed wire, concertina wire, and sand bags (also used for erosion prevention)]; paint, landscape and grounds supplies, and  communication devices (such as walkie-talkies, two-way radios, etc. used by the maintenance personnel).

As the nation’s combat logistics support agency, the DLA manages the global supply chain – from raw materials to end user to disposition in support of national defense, disaster relief, and humanitarian relief globally.

DLA Troop Support is a global supply chain integrator and provides a seamless supply system that can be utilized in both peace and wartime operations. DLA Troop Support ensures the combat readiness of the nation’s fighting forces through its global presence with its customers, strategic partnerships and enhanced readiness through focused logistics.

About Vizocom:
Vizocom is a Small Business Government Contractor with a focus on the U.S. military, federal, state, and local governments as well as the O&G Market. Vizocom has a global reach and has been supporting the Government in CONUS and OCONUS with its Supply Chain, IT, and Communications services since 2010. Vizocom’s success in receiving this award, can be attributed to its uncompromising commitment to readiness, customer satisfaction, quality and innovation in mission critical projects in the most volatile locations.

For more information, see
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0232c3a224ef55a0634013a3d4f92d50&tab=core&_cview=0

Breakwater Management Provides Committed Facility of $35.0 Million of Growth Capital to Apex Linen

Los Angeles-based direct investment firm provides growth capital to leading industrial laundry services provider.

Los Angeles, California, USA., October 23, 2019 -- Breakwater Management LP (“Breakwater”), a provider of flexible capital solutions to growing lower middle market companies, announced today that it recently completed a fully committed $35.0 million growth capital investment in Apex Linen (“Apex Linen” or the “Company”) in partnership with Highland Avenue Capital Partners (“Highland”) and Company management. Breakwater was the exclusive provider of a first lien senior secured term loan, and provided preferred equity financing along with funds managed by Highland to support the Company’s continued expansion.

Apex Linen is a leading provider of linen, uniform and guest laundry and dry cleaning services for the Las Vegas hospitality market. The Company operates out of a state-of-the-art 90,000 square foot facility with meaningful capacity to service the multiple needs of large-scale hotel casinos.

Eric Beckman, Managing Partner at Breakwater, commented: “We are excited to partner with Apex management and Highland to support the Company’s continued expansion. Highland’s deep industry expertise complements the management team’s strong track record of excellent service and customer growth.”

Highland’s Managing Partner, Chris Bryan stated, “We appreciate the creativity of Breakwater’s financing and its partnership approach. The combination of Apex Linen, Breakwater, and Highland further strengthens the Company’s position as the leading service provider to its customers, suppliers, and employees.”

ABOUT BREAKWATER MANAGEMENT LP:
Breakwater Management LP is a direct investment firm based in Los Angeles that provides flexible debt and equity capital to growing lower middle market companies. The firm aligns itself with committed management teams, owners, and sponsors, providing creative financing solutions tailored to meet individual borrower needs. Breakwater’s senior investment team has over 105 years of private company investing and operating experience and has built the firm on a deep commitment to integrity, partnership and growth.

ABOUT APEX LINEN:
Founded in 2010 by long-established industry experts, Apex Linen is a provider of commercial laundry and linen services to the hotel and gaming industry in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Apex Linen maintains a reputation for providing the highest quality commercial laundry services in the region and services many of the largest hotels on the Las Vegas strip.

ABOUT HIGHLAND AVENUE CAPITAL PARTNERS:
Founded in 2016, Highland Avenue Capital Partners is a private investment firm based in Hermosa Beach, California. The firm focuses on creating transformational value with lower middle market companies within the business services sector.

Local Business Owner Receives National Award

Chase Hazelwood has been named “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” by the National Pest Management Association.

High Point, NC, United States., October 22, 2019 -- Chase Hazelwood has been named “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” by the National Pest Management Association. Hazelwood is the owner and CEO of Go-Forth Pest Control, which is headquartered in High Point, NC.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) presented Hazelwood’s award on October 17, 2019 in San Diego, CA at the association’s annual national conference (PestWorld). The Young Entrepreneur Award recognizes pest control professionals under 40 years of age who have helped develop an industry business and/or stewarded a meaningful industry concept to fruition.

Hazelwood’s award nomination focused on the growth of his company in revenue, territory and team size since he assumed operational control of the business. It also referenced several novel ideas he has implemented in the company and his local philanthropic efforts with NC Fusion soccer organization and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

“Our team has a lot to celebrate this year! We’ve grown in many ways and had our successes recognized locally and nationally. We also recently celebrated our 60th anniversary at the beach with our whole team and their families! I am honored to be a recipient of this award. Many of the past winners are people I highly respect,” says Hazelwood.

About Go-Forth Pest Control:
Go-Forth Pest Control was founded in 1959 in the North Carolina Triad. It has now grown to have branches in the Triad, Lake Norman, Charlotte and Raleigh. It is a family owned business now with its third generation owner. Go-Forth strives to have profound professionalism and customer service that makes customers, employees, and the community proud to be associated with Go-Forth Pest Control. It is home to the 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 NC Statewide Technicians of the Year. Go-Forth is the only company in the state to be recognized with that track record. Go-Forth Pest Control is also a Family Business Award winner, a Triad Best Places to Work winner, a PCT Top 100 company, a NC Triad Fast 50 company, and an Inc. Magazine Fastest Growing Company in America. http://Go-Forth.com

TherapyRoute Creates an Innovative Free-to-List Mental Health Service Directory

TherapyRoute.com offers a free to list international mental health service directory that empowers visitors to find psychologists and other mental health service providers quickly. Innovative features include socially relevant filters (Black, LGBT+, Non-binary, female) and tools that enable professionals to create their own website and publish high quality content.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa., October 9, 2019 -- Today, an increasing number of people turn to the internet to find psychologists and other mental health services. Apart from convenience, this frequently helps people overcome any embarrassment they feel by allowing them to learn more about a professional, or service, before making the call.

Even in today's times, it can be challenging for people to locate professionals that share their cultural background or language. Similarly, fears of being misunderstood and unfairly discriminated against often act as barriers to entry.

TherapyRoute.com includes features that help address such challenges.

Some Examples:

- Easy to use search. Nearby providers appear automatically
- Filter results by identity (Black, LGBT+, Nonbinary, Female...), language (Russian, French, isiZulu...), issue (depressions, anxiety...), and more
- Find online clinicians when no nearby results are found
- Thousands of qualified clinicians and providers to choose from

The following core values guide the direction of the platform.

1. Improve access to mental health services

TherapyRoute.com improves access to services by innovating tools to empower visitors to find the help they need.

Thanks to a team of volunteers in South Africa, the database includes many verified community clinics and hospitals. The intention is to link anyone in search of therapy or help, be they rich or poor, with a service that meets their need and means.

Many of the South African low/no fee listings are included in the following city-specific 'How to find a therapist' guides.

How to find a therapist in Cape Town - www.therapyroute.com/article/how-to-find-a-therapist-in-cape-town-by-l-acosty
How to find a therapist in Durban - www.therapyroute.com/article/how-to-find-a-therapist-in-durban-by-l-acosty
How to find a therapist in Johannesburg - www.therapyroute.com/article/how-to-find-a-therapist-in-johannesburg-by-l-acosty
How to find a therapist in Pretoria - www.therapyroute.com/article/how-to-find-a-therapist-in-pretoria-by-l-acosty

Clinics and service providers from other regions of the world are encouraged to follow this example and list their services too.

2. Promote awareness of mental health and talk therapy

TherapyRoute.com equips professionals to publish mental health and therapy-related writing online. The site's growing library of excellent articles promotes awareness of the value of talk therapies that are proven to be effective, relational, and which respect human complexity.

3. Facilitate professional and service visibility

TherapyRoute.com enables qualified mental-health professionals to create a website and represent the services they provide.

The platform is free and open to all qualified mental health professionals, clinics, counselling centres, rehabilitation programs, and group practices. Private practice and community services are welcome.

The State of Workplace Happiness 2019

What makes people happy at work, why the UK is made up of apostles and how workplace happiness differs across the country.

London, UK., October 15, 2019 -- This year’s ‘State of Workplace Happiness’ report by Engaging Works reveals the majority of the UK workforce is happy at work (58%) but that 42% don’t enjoy their working lives.

The report unveils what makes people in the UK happy at work and reveals those who work in the West Midlands, East Anglia and York and Humber are most happy at work (81%, 78% and 79% respectively).

Employees in Scotland are least happy at work- with one in three saying they are unhappy.

The data is taken from Engaging Works’ Workplace Happiness Survey which has been taken by over 10,000 people worldwide and aims to help individuals and businesses improve workplace happiness and engagement.

Further data shows:

- The UK has moved from 10th to 8th place in our global ranking with Romania topping the board
- Those working in the South West of England believe the most that more reward (pay) would make them feel happier at work-A four-day working week is popular most in the South West and Wales
- 25% of people in the North West of England believe that feeling respected more would make them happier
- London is the most anxious region in the UK
- The UK is made up of apostles- happy and loyal workers who would recommend their employer to others.

Founder of Engaging Works, Lord Mark Price, says, “I’m pleased our 2019 report shows improvement in UK workplace happiness and I’m encouraged to see the country is made up of apostles. However, there is much to do to make UK employees happier at work. Employers must wake up the inextricable link between happy employees and increased productivity. Research shows happy and engaged employees increase productivity and profitability by 20%. This report is a must-read for employers and employees alike”.

Engaging Works has a number of free tools including the recently launched Business Library to help individuals become best informed with business know-how. With over 80,000 business books, e-books and audio books available for individuals to purchase, everyone signed up to Engaging Works will also have access to enjoy free podcasts, lectures, articles and research. This expansion into retail aims to make Engaging Works the number one provider of business content in the UK.

The platform also includes Career Developer services; a CV generator; allowing employees to create and save multiple CV's for different job applications, ultimately saving job hunters hours of time. Additional free features include EQ and IQ tests and mentor matching. Businesses and employees can also sign up for online coaching and the recently launched Job Services enables employers to post and target jobs and employees to find, apply and match with jobs.

Lykke Partners with Altcoin Fantasy and Launches an Exciting Trading Competition

Lykke’s mission is to create conditions for a more democratic financial system in which everyone can exchange any kind of assets freely and instantly. It is expected that financial literacy will increase generally as blockchain technology eliminates intermediaries. Partnering with Altcoin Fantasy will allow crypto beginners to improve their financial literacy in an interactive way.

Switzerland, October 15, 2019 -- This partnership will enrich Lykke’s offering of educational materials with an interactive platform allowing users to learn how to trade in a fun way and without investing any funds.

14 October 2019, Zug (Switzerland) Lykke’s CEO Richard Olsen and Altcoin Fantasy’s CEO Cynthia Huang agreed to join forces in offering educational content to the constantly growing audience of crypto beginners.

As a part of this partnership, Altcoin Fantasy will launch a trading competition sponsored by Lykke. By participating in this contest, users will be able to learn the main principles of crypto trading and develop their own trading strategies.
And there is more! Participants will also be in with a chance to win prizes:

1 first prize $300
4 second prizes $125
20 third prizes $20
1 prize every single day of $10

By participating in this competition, users have the unique opportunity of being rewarded with LyCI tokens. The contest will run from October 14 to October 26. To claim their prize participants will need to register with Lykke, pass KYC and abide by standard T&Cs. More information about the rules, prizes and country restrictions is available on the official page of Altcoin Fantasy.

“Lykke’s mission is to create conditions for a more democratic financial system in which everyone can exchange any kind of assets freely and instantly. It is expected that financial literacy will increase generally as blockchain technology eliminates intermediaries. Partnering with Altcoin Fantasy will allow crypto beginners to improve their financial literacy in an interactive way, empowering them to participate in the new digital financial economy.” - Richard Olsen, Lykke founder and CEO.

"Altcoin Fantasy is focused on onboarding people into crypto and advancing mainstream adoption. It's important for us that we have partners that we can onboard our users onto and with Lykke, they have a wallet, an exchange and a crypto index, making it easy for people to get started with crypto, no matter their skill level." - Cynthia Huang, Altcoin Fantasy’s CEO.

Altcoin Fantasy is the most realistic and fun Bitcoin and crypto trading simulator game. Users can enjoy fantasy trading competitions where they can win real crypto prizes for improving their trading skills. They can compete against players all around the world while learning from the trading strategies of other users. It is always free to play and there is no experience required!

Lykke is a Swiss-based fintech company building a global marketplace for the free exchange of any kind of digitized assets. Lykke was founded in 2015 and has been verified by Blockchain Transparency Institute as one of the few crypto exchanges not involved in wash trading. Lykke offers for trading a wide range of cryptocurrencies, 21 fiat currencies, commodities and unique instruments for managing an investment portfolio such as the LyCi Crypto Index family of tokens. More information about the company and its vision is available on its official website.

Mantra Softech Wins the 9th CII Design Excellence Awards in the Industrial Design Category

CII Design Excellence Awards recognize extraordinary products made and/or sold in India. Recently, they organized their ninth CII Design Excellence Awards event to recognize and celebrate Indian design and innovation.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat., October 12, 2019 -- CII Design Excellence Awards recognize extraordinary products made and/or sold in India. Recently, they organized their ninth CII Design Excellence Awards event to recognize and celebrate Indian design and innovation.

Mantra Softech India Pvt Ltd device mTerminal100 – A biometric POS Terminal has been recognized at CII Design excellence award, winning the “Industrial Design: Electronic, Computer and Communication Products” category. The slick and unique design makes mTerminal100 a winner for this category. The award ceremony was hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry and it was endorsed by the India Design Council in Goa. It’s been an honor for all the winners to receive the award from Dr. (Smt.) Mridula Sinha, the honorable Governor of the State of Goa.

The award-winning mTerminal100 to begin with launched in 2018, which is an IRIS and fingerprint POS machine that is developed based on the latest biometric technology, it offers a single device platform to control and operate all connected devices like camera, fingerprint & IRIS scanner, barcode and QR code scanner, and thermal printer along with stunning 7-inch touch screen display without the need of utilizing multiple devices.

mTerminal100 is a modified version of a point of sale (PoS) device, which is utilized efficiently as a biometric Micro-ATM in several applications where biometric identification is required. The Aadhaar-enabled biometric device having multiple identification modalities like fingerprint and IRIS sensors is widely used to verify the identity of a beneficiary for getting subsidized edible and non-edible commodities through Aadhaar-based biometric identification process under PDS system at fair price shops (Ration Store). The UP Government implemented Mantra mTerminal100 at nearly 19,661 fair price shops in the Western Uttar Pradesh, serving collectively 8.6 million eligible families in the region.

Loose Bruce Productions Re-releases Sun Microsystems’ "Y2K" Video from 1999 on approach to 20th Anniversary Dec. 31 st

As the 20 th Anniversary of “Y2K” (the “Millennium Bug”) approaches on December 31, here’s a short comedy music parody video (set to the music of “YMCA” by the Village People, a hit song from 1978) produced in 1999 by a Silicon Valley tech giant at the time, Sun Microsystems.

Roseville, CA., October 01, 2019 -- Loose Bruce Productions Re-releases Sun Microsystems’ "Y2K" Video from 1999 on approach to 20th Anniversary Dec. 31 st

Who: songwriter/performer/attorney “Loose Bruce” Kerr (nationally: Dr. Demento Show; Jim Bohannon Show)

What: 20th Anniversary (Dec. 31) re-release of Sun Microsystems’ “Y2K” comedy music video from 1999 re then-impending threat of Y2K issue

Where: free streaming of the comedy parody video at: https://youtu.be/r8Igm9Jh2Xo

When: now available for use by press/radio/Internet in upcoming stories recounting the runup to the saY2K threat of 20 years ago on Dec. 31, 1999.

Editor’s Notes:
As the 20 th Anniversary of “Y2K” (the “Millennium Bug”) approaches on December 31, here’s a short comedy music parody video (set to the music of “YMCA” by the Village People, a hit song from 1978) produced in 1999 by a Silicon Valley tech giant at the time, Sun Microsystems. It was one way the company used to break the ice at Y2K planning meetings in the 6 months leading up to the event.

The tongue-in-cheek parody music video was recorded by song parodist, Loose Bruce Kerr, together with a production staff of his fellow employees of Sun.

Two years prior, Sun Microsystems hired attorney Bruce Kerr. Most were not aware he was the same as “Loose Bruce Kerr,” a nationally-known song parodist who’d opened for “Weird Al” Yankovic back during Bruce’s previous twenty-year performing career, before then returning to law. Early in 1999, Bruce performed for a Sun legal conference his latest parody at that time, “Y2K.” (“The Western World collapsing/My car insurance lapsing”)

Over 6 months, Bruce and his fellow Sun employees were charged by their employer with producing a music video (MTV was popular at the time) to Bruce’s soundtrack and a script he quickly put together. Sun senior executives were used as extras, including cameos by Sun’s CEO, Scott McNealy, and COO, Ed Zander.

Here, then, is the story of the Y2K threat as seen through the lens of a computer company dealing lightheartedly with that threat in the months leading up to 01/01/00, with the assistance of their employee, song parodist, Loose Bruce Kerr.

As it turned out, only minor disruptions occurred after millions were spent by banks and other companies trying to avert disaster. With dates in many computer systems at the time represented by only two digits (e.g., 00) instead of four (e.g., 2000 or 1900), the worry was “00” would be seen by the systems as 1900, not the year 2000, and worldwide systems might shut down big time, disrupting everything from bank, commerce, and health systems even to include images of “airplanes falling from the sky.”

Later, Kerr became Assistant General Counsel at Sun and is currently an attorney working at Oracle which acquired Sun in 2010.

Jeffrey Sweeney Speaks at London Digital Private Placements Event

San Francisco-based private financial group and the world’s first and only FinTech news outlet co-host London event on digital private placements.

San Francisco, California, USA., October 10, 2019 -- US Capital Global and The Fintech Times joined forces in September to host a digital private placements event in London’s up-and-coming FinTech venue, Rise London. Held in the Barclays-created community workspace known as “the home of FinTech”, the event attracted leading FinTech thinkers and doers.

The open-discussion event, titled “Digital Private Placements – It’s About Standardization, not Disruption”, explored how derivatives of private placements leverage the traditional roles of asset managers, investment advisors, and custodians.

Headquartered in San Francisco, US Capital Global is a full-service private financial group with an established track record in investment banking, asset management, investment management, and capital formation services. The firm provides sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors, using the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation.

“As always, it’s a pleasure working with The Fintech Times to produce these leading FinTech events in London,” said Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO at US Capital Global, who was a keynote speaker at the event. “The emergence of tokenization is an existential issue pushing us to carefully examine the relationship between derivatives and the digital financial ecosystem. Our digital private placements event in London gave us the opportunity to do this within the FinTech community, exploring how elements such as digital ledger technology tackle the more archaic security practices we are traditionally accustomed to. As always with US Capital Global, the genesis of our discussion is rooted in what constitutes best practices in financial transactions going forward.”

Leading the discussion alongside Mr. Sweeney, among an audience of industry insiders, were speakers Aditya Nagarsheth (Perpetual Value Partners), Francesco Roda (Koine), Ciaran McNamee (QPQ), Simon Barnby (Archax), and David Benizri (Rivver Inc.), with Katia Lang from The Fintech Times and US Capital Global’s Vanessa Guajardo hosting the evening.

About The Fintech Times:
The Fintech Times is a multi-media outlet centered on the world’s first and only FinTech newspaper. The publication chronicles the latest in cutting-edge financial technologies, including RegTech, banking transformation, payments innovation, AI, WealthTech, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, InsurTech, and much more. With over 150,000 copies of print circulated in London, San Francisco, and Tokyo, and over 120,000 online readers, The Fintech Times is building the voice of the FinTech industry.

About US Capital Global:
Established in 1998, US Capital Global leverages the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation to provide sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors. The group manages direct investment funds and provides wealth management and capital raise services. Operating with its registered investment bank affiliate, US Capital Global Securities, LLC, the firm acts as a licensed placement agent for companies, funds, and projects, and collaborates closely with its peers in professional banking and investment advisory. www.uscapglobal.com

The Only Thing Worse than Seeing a Bug in your House Is Also Smelling it. Go-Forth Pest Control Can Help

It seems like everywhere these days - from the doctor’s office to the dry cleaners, from the grocery store to the department store, and then inside the office and home - there are stink bugs!

High Point, NC, United States., October 8, 2019 -- It seems like everywhere these days - from the doctor’s office to the dry cleaners, from the grocery store to the department store, and then inside the office and home - there are stink bugs! These bugs are annoying, unsightly, and on top of it all, produce a terrible smell when squashed.

Why are they invading human space? Stink bugs, or the brown marmorated stink bug in NV, are an agricultural pest. The threat isn’t to humans, but crops. Stink Bugs are occasional invaders, meaning they only come into homes when they find an opening or are looking for an attractive resting spot. They aren’t infesting homes, eating food, endangering health, or destroying structures. For homeowners, they are simply annoying.

So what can be done about them? According to Chase Hazelwood, pest expert and third generation owner of Go-Forth Pest Control, here is what to do to build the best defense:

1. Stink Bugs are attracted to WHITE (or very light colored) window frames and door frames. Make sure all of these entry points are completely sealed shut. Look out for gaps and holes or broken screens. Use caulk and weather stripping to ensure a tight seal.
2. If doors or windows are kept open to enjoy the nice weather, don’t be surprised if stink bugs fly on in. So to prevent this, try to keep them closed or at least use a screen door without any holes or rips.
3. Stink bugs are agricultural pests. So to control their population around the home, treat outdoors - focusing on the vegetation on the property, which is where they rest and breed.

“Our company gets inundated with calls in the early Fall as stink bugs invade the homes and offices of the Triad. While Go-Forth Pest Control offers services to remedy a stink bug problem, homeowners can also reduce the numbers inside homes by making sure pest entry points are sealed,” says Hazelwood.

About Go-Forth Pest Control:
Go-Forth Pest Control was founded in 1959 in the North Carolina Triad. It has now grown to have branches in the Triad, Lake Norman, Charlotte and Raleigh,. It is a family owned business now with its third generation owner. Go-Forth strives to have profound professionalism and customer service that makes customers, employees, and the community proud to be associated with Go-Forth Pest Control. It is home to the 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 NC Statewide Technicians of the Year. Go-Forth is the only company in the state to be recognized with that track record. Go-Forth Pest Control is also a Family Business Award winner, a Triad Best Places to Work winner, a PCT Top 100 company, a NC Triad Fast 50 company, and an Inc. Magazine Fastest Growing Company in America. http://Go-Forth.com

Adam Chassin Appointed to Withlocals Supervisory Board

Withlocals strengthens its board leadership by appointing tech executive Adam Chassin

Eindhoven, October 8, 2019 -- Withlocals strengthens its board leadership by appointing tech executive Adam Chassin (former Uber, Amazon and Yahoo!). His addition will accelerate the ambition of Withlocals to become the biggest global online marketplace for personalized travel experiences.

Withlocals proudly announces that Adam Chassin has joined the company as an investor and member of the board. Mr. Chassin is a seasoned tech executive with vast experience in scaling tech companies globally. Having held key leadership roles at Uber, Amazon, and Yahoo!, Mr. Chassin will assist in the company’s next stage of strategic growth.

Dutch scale-up marketplace Withlocals connects tens of thousands of travelers each month with verified local hosts in over 40 cities across Europe and Asia. These hosts provide unique and personalized travel experiences in their cities and share their passions around such popular categories as food, art, wine and insider tours off the beaten path.“The global market for unique and personalized travel experiences is massive and Withlocals has developed a very compelling offering for customers.” says Chassin. “I am excited to join the board at this important phase of the company’s growth. The leadership team’s global ambition, focus on delivering uniquely personal customer experiences at scale, and its vision on the future of travel is very impressive.”

Withlocals goes directly against the grain of most mass tourism concepts and taps into the trend of personalized and private tours and activities. Its ambitions are to enable hosts to earn money by sharing their passions in their city with visitors and provide travelers with unique and personalized experiences in the cities they visit.. The company is well positioned to take advantage of the rapidly expanding personalized tours and activities market and is on track to be the global leader in a USD 20 billion market.

“On behalf of Withlocals and the Supervisory Board I am pleased to welcome Adam Chassin to our board.” says Matthijs Keij, CEO Withlocals. “Adam has an impressive track record and his expertise will be a very valuable asset to accelerate our growth. I am looking forward to working together with Adam and building a company to last.”

In 2017, Inkef Capital led a Series A investment round in Withlocals. In 2019 a new round of funding was led by London-based Keen Venture Partners (with participation from existing investor Inkef Capital).

About Adam Chassin:
Adam Chassin has spent more than 15 years in senior executive roles at leading technology companies in both the US and Europe. As the Head of Business for Uber in Europe, Adam was responsible for all partnerships and investments that supported Uber’s growth in Europe’s major markets. Prior to Uber, Adam was the Head of Worldwide Strategic Business Development at Amazon where he worked across the entire portfolio of Amazon’s businesses to develop new market entry strategies, structure strategic partnerships to accelerate the growth of various Amazon businesses, as well as incubate new Amazon businesses. Adam has also held senior business positions at Yahoo! in Silicon Valley and prior to that was a transactional attorney at AOL. Adam began his career on Wall Street as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch and then as an M&A lawyer with the firm Skadden, Arps. He graduated magna cum laude with highest honors from Harvard University and has a J.D. from the University of Virginia.

About Withlocals:
Founded in 2013, Withlocals is an online tours and activities marketplace that allows local hosts to offer unique, personalized, and affordable experiences to travelers.

Some of Withlocals’s most popular and unique experiences include:

A fully-customizable food tour of Rome
A 90-minute private kickstart tour of Lisbon
Experiencing life as a “Monk for a day” in Bangkok
Learn all about Gaudi, the master of light, from one of the sculptors of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Gourmet dining with a Michelin-starred chef in Amsterdam

The company’s vision is to move away from mass tourism and replace it with personalized traveling at scale. Withlocals breaks down barriers that separate locals and travelers. Locals earn money sharing their passions and the love for their cities while creating unique travel experiences for travelers. By doing this, Withlocals is the only online activities marketplace to crack the code on “mass-personalized travel”.

Paris Fashion Week Hairstyles That You Will Love To Try

“Paris Fashion Week might be over but at All Things Hair, we’re excited about the hair trends it has left in its wake!”

London, England., October 8, 2019 -- “Paris Fashion Week might be over but at All Things Hair, we’re excited about the hair trends it has left in its wake!” Enthuses Jeanette Nkwate, Head of UK Content at AllThingsHair.com. “We believe that fashion and styling your hair should be accessible to everyone, which is why we’ve handpicked the hottest hair trends from Paris Fashion Week and shared tips and tricks on how to actually work the looks in real life”

Chanel – Parisian Chic
If nothing screams Parisian more than this, we don’t know what does. With bangs making their comeback, there is no better way of rocking the style than with curled locks and a coupe au carré (that’s a bob haircut for all you non-French speakers).

How To Rock The Trend IRL
No matter what your personal style is, the key to the Parisian Chic vibe is timeless sophistication. Use rollers or a curling wand to subtly add volume to your fringe and well as your short locks. Trust us, even if you have fine hair, it will instantly elevate your look.

Alexander McQueen – Play With Accessories
We are always amazed by hair stylists’ creativity in fashion shows, but the Alexander McQueen show taught us how to play with hair jewellery to make your hair edgier and tomboyish.

How To Rock The Trend IRL
Hair cuffs are perfect to hook onto all hair types and add texture and shine to your hair. Wrap your gold hair jewellery around your plaits for a more grown-up approach to braids, and match it with your outfit! We love snake braids for their delicateness, and we feel hair jewellery would be the perfect finishing touch

Louis Vuitton – Slick Locks
Nothing screams more “Hollywood siren” than slicked back hair. It is perfect for taking you from desk to dinner, and you can even do a half ponytail to help you keep it in place. It looks very preppy and put together, another timeless look that you will never grow tired of.

How To Rock The Trend IRL
We always long for super sleek hair, but how can you straighten it to perfection without that dreaded frizz? The key here is to have amazing products that will repair and soothe your hair during the straightening process. We also recommend you use texture spray before blow drying your hair and creating volume up the top, and applying a texture paste for that wet look effect.

Jarel Zhang – Space Age Bunches
We loved Jarel Zhang’s show for its bold statement colours and its eclectic mix of prints, but we were also captivated by the hairstyles. We love how the 90s are making their comeback, and after the space buns, bunches are back, and edgier than ever.

How To Rock The Trend IRL
No longer seen as a schoolgirl style, they can be made tomboyish with an androgynous style. As you have seen, slick locks are back and the wet look makes it all the more futuristic. This is an incredible look for festivals – just imagine hair jewellery and a hint of glitter roots!

Agnes B – Tousled Waves All Year Round
Agnes B surprised us with striking colour blocking and impressive sportswear. For this look, they opted for tousled waves with a black headband to embrace the sports look. Hair accessories are big this season, and elastic headbands have been seen on everyone from Bella Hadid to Jessica Alba – and you need to get in on the action too!

How To Rock The Trend IRL
Voluminous waves pop out all the more with an elastic, sportswear-inspired headband. Curling your hair is the perfect way to add bounce and sheen, making it look very much catwalk-worthy. You are not looking for pin curls, but curls with a looser, more natural shape, that still swish as you move – isn’t that #hairgoals?

Political Conspiracy Exposed in New Book from NEB Publishing, The John Fresolo Saga

Longtime Massachusetts political consultant and pollster, Richard F. Wright, reveals in his new book, The John Fresolo Saga, how Massachusetts House Leadership took advantage of a young, naïve statehouse staffer seeking a promotion to bring down the despised non-conformist State Representative John Fresolo.

Worcester, MA., October 4, 2019 -- A two-year investigation by Author Richard F. Wright reveals that top government officials in the Massachusetts State House conspired to pressure State Representative John Fresolo to resign using a kangaroo-court investigation that featured witnesses lying under oath, confused and contradictory evidence and denial of the right of the accused to cross-examine witnesses.

Wright conducted hundreds of hours of face to face interviews with the people who were there, and he exposes that the vague and salacious allegations against Fresolo by his office aide were false and that State House leadership maneuvered the complainant into making the charges in a conspiracy to pressure popular eight-term Fresolo to resign his seat.

Under questioning by the ethics committee, the complainant broke down and started crying when asked why she hadn't gone to the Representative and told him what she had found on his computer instead of filing charges. It turned out, and even she agreed, that she was wrong about the Representative placing lewd material on the statehouse computer. But, now that the investigation was started she had added a dozen additional charges at the urging of the legal office and others to justify the high-intensity investigation underway.

Wright reveals that when the State’s case was collapsing, House Leadership conspired to blindside Fresolo with materials, unrelated to the original allegations; not taken under oath or during the hearings, to blackmail him into resigning. After the hearings concluded and a tentative resolution was under discussion, the committee suddenly admitted additional exhibits which had nothing to do with the existing 13 allegations against Fresolo. They were simply introduced so that they could become public when and if the committee sent the findings on to the ethics commission. Fresolo couldn't face humiliating the innocent people who would be dragged into the case if it became public.

Fresolo had just won his eighth term as State Representative in the 16th Worcester District, running unopposed due to his popularity in the gritty eastside neighborhoods of Worcester, Mass. Since being pressured to resign, Fresolo has not been able to find work due to his name being toxic on the Internet.

Teamscape Creates New ‘Amazing Race’ Style Team Building Challenge

Teamscape Australia focuses on creating high-tech, engaging and innovative team building programs and experiences. Their latest team experience - the ‘High-Tech Amazing Race’ - combines technology with team work to create an experience like no other.

Adelaide, South Australia, October 4, 2019 -- Teamscape Australia has now launched its new ‘Amazing Race’ style scavenger hunt that combines digital and physical elements to provide a completely unique and innovative team-building experience. With customizable themes and locations, the experts at Teamscape will design the challenge with several hotspot locations leading to ‘road block’ activity stations where team members complete activities to get clues to their final end location. Team members will be able to activate hotspots with GPS and get access to clues and tasks, along with pictures and video challenges.

A spokesperson for Teamscape made an official statement for the press “Here at Teamscape Australia, we are a highly client-oriented company. Having designed a bevy of effective team building programs and challenges, we understand the importance of team building and go the extra mile to create programs that fulfill the needs of our clients. Every team has its unique requirements, limitations, and areas of focus. We work with our clients to create highly calibrated programs that provide guaranteed results.”

The new ‘Amazing Race’ scavenger hunt has been designed as a highly interactive game that helps team members work in synergy and build trust while they take several modes of transportation and solve problems. Teamscape is a hybrid tech and team building company that focuses on leveraging the most unique tech solutions to make their programs more effective. Interested parties can also get a free demo on the Teamscape website to get a complete look at how the challenge will pan out and how it will test the participant’s cooperative decision making.

The company spokesperson further added “This is no ordinary team building event; this is next level high tech, personalized experience. We have taken the boring out of scavenger hunts and incorporated digital aspects into the challenge, giving it a new edge and a modern makeover. Players will use our app to access GPS hotspots that will be given them essential clues and tasks to finish their race. Furthermore, we offer a highly customizable experience so we can take the location of our client’s choice and create a one of a kind experience surrounding that area only.”

Teamscape caters to a diverse portfolio of clients which ranges from high profile corporations and to renowned educational institutes. Their programs and challenges have proven effective on many levels because of the attention to detail that goes into creating each one of them. The company’s team of experts has a collective experience of over 20+ years in the industry, helping business leaders and corporate teams maximize their potential and productivity.

Freedom of Speech Tour Begins

Nashville’s own Struggle Jennings collides with Canadian rap artist Tom Macdonald for The Freedom of Speech Tour.

Nashville, TN., October 3, 2019 -- Tonight, Nashville’s own Struggle Jennings collides with Canadian rap artist Tom Macdonald for The Freedom of Speech Tour. The pair will kick off a stint of six shows this evening at Live Fast Studios in Columbus, GA. Next stops include Orlando, New Port Richey, and Pensacola, FL. The tour will conclude with a stop in Wichita KS before wrapping up in Oklahoma City, OK on October 11th.

“This tour has places we haven’t seen in a while, and that always means meeting new fans. I can’t wait” said Struggle Jennings, the grandson of Country music icon, Waylon Jennings. Struggle continues to make a mark in the music world with the release of multiple recording projects this year. In May, his song “Holy Water” was featured on the FX hit show “What We Do In The Shadows”. Accomplishments also include the EP “Sunny Days” which introduces fans to his daughter Brianna Harness. Brianna will be gracing the stage during his set to perform songs from the EP, which notably peaked at the #1 spot on iTunes Blues Charts earlier this year.

Tour-mate Tom Macdonald’s career has risen over the past couple of years, garnering millions of YouTube views on nearly everything he’s put out. “Going viral on the internet has been a wild ride. Meeting everyone in-person and getting to hit the stage live is the best part of what I do. I’ll perform everyone’s favorites, as well as some songs from my new album “Ghostories”. Between Struggle and I, The Freedom of Speech Tour is gonna be crazy!” wrote Macdonald. “Ghostories” was released on August 30th, 2019.