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Determining Whether Advancing Technology Will Support or Destroy Human Autonomy

Greenleaf Book Group

Our lives become more convenient with each technological advance, but what is the true cost of sharing the data of our habits, paths, and very bodies with those driving these advances? And what happens to our freedoms if the government gains access to that data? With a rivetingly clear view of the technology-led future, Neuromined: Triumphing over Technological Tyranny (Greenleaf Book Group, July 25, 2023), explores the risks and benefits of rapidly advancing tech and data-sharing to our autonomy, privacy, and collective freedom. Through in-depth exploration of the looming state of data surveillance, authors Robert Grant and Michael Ashley pair a riveting fictionalized story with compelling real-world analysis that anchors their illustrated dystopic potential future to our present reality. Both entertaining and thought-provoking, Neuromined shows readers how the technology that promises a lifetime of convenience has also constrained a public’s individual options and agency. “As a polymath, Robert Grant is particularly well suited to diagnose the dystopian cultural dilemma with maximum breadth and precision,” said Aubrey Marcus, podcaster, entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author. “This book is a devastating blow to the tyranny of our tech fueled corporatocracy.” Mark Victor Hansen, best-selling author and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series added, “Technology is a two-edged sword; it may be used for both good and evil. Authors Grant and Ashley brilliantly show us how to go in the right direction with our shared technological future. This is a must-read book for both techies and non-techies.” With a powerful through-line of the positive potential of technology when used by an informed and conscientious public, Neuromined demonstrates that all hope is not lost. When tech is viewed through a different ethos and used by those who know the true power they wield, we could change course toward a future of greater autonomy and greater access to liberation than ever before. Pick up your copy of Neuromined today. About the Authors Robert Grant is the founder, chairman, and managing partner of Strathspey Crown LLC, a growth equity holding company with a broad portfolio of company and asset holdings spanning healthcare, clean energy, social media, and financial technology. Michael Ashley is a former Disney screenwriter, a columnist for Forbes, an in-demand speaker, and the author of more than thirty-five books on numerous subjects, including artificial intelligence. # # #

July 25, 2023 11:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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US Department of Agriculture Has Launched Youth Program to Help “Defend the Flock”

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Young people are the future of our poultry farming industry and more people have embraced raising chickens at home. That’s why the US Department of Agriculture has launched its Flock Defender Youth Program that includes online interactive games and educational materials to help people keep their birds healthy. The web site is also a great resource if you are new to poultry or already own birds. a video accomplaying the news release can be found here: https://youtu.be/tIrCkgswQGM Protecting the health and safety of our nation’s poultry must be a top priority for flock owners of all ages. The Flock Defender Youth Program is an extension of the Defend the Flock biosecurity awareness campaign and includes resources and activities for the next generation of poultry-keepers. Flock Defender is Biosecurity Outreach Effort Aimed at Youth and Student Audiences Youth are the future of our nation’s poultry farming and industry. The Flock Defender outreach program shares the agency’s existing Defend the Flock message that encourages and prepares all poultry owners to implement diligent biosecurity practices with future and aspiring growers. APHIS provides youth, students and their leaders parents, and teachers with many digital resources they can use during meetings, classes and when caring for their flocks. Biosecurity Education Kit Help future and aspiring poultry growers learn about biosecurity with the Biosecurity Education Kit. Youth leaders and teachers can use this guide which includes puzzles and worksheets to use at classes and club meetings. Online Biosecurity Game “Flock Facts: Test Your Knowledge” is an interactive game from USDA/APHIS that uses a simple format to help students become familiar with the basics of biosecurity. In this game, students will travel around a poultry farm and answer true or false questions related to biosecurity principles laid out by the National Poultry Improvement Plan. This game is recommended for grades 4-8. Biosecurity Workbook Whether you are new to poultry or already own birds, make poultry biosecurity an “every day, every time” practice. The Defend the Flock Biosecurity Workbook features seasonal tips and worksheets to create and record your personal biosecurity plan. The Defend the Flock Resource Center brings together biosecurity information and free resources from USDA and other experts, including growers, veterinarians, state agencies, scientists, and industry professionals, including checklists, resource guides, videos, and other tools. Contact Laura Febbi Diversity Marketing and Communications laura.febbi@diversitymc.com 973-377-0300 x15 Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

July 17, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is Coming in Hot with New Chef’s Features and Iconic Cocktails in July and August

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. July 10, 2023 ( 500NewsWire ) – Ingenuity is the main ingredient in Firebirds Wood Fired Grill’s Chef’s Features, a selection of new lunch and dinner entrées and imaginative hand-crafted drinks that celebrate summertime on another level. “Firebirds is the coolest place to be in July and August with our new monthly lunch and dinner entrées and trending cocktails,” said Firebirds Senior Vice President and Executive Chef Steve Sturm. JULY CHEF’S FEATURES ( Available Through July 31) Lunch Mexicali Grilled Chicken Salad – Citrus Grilled Chicken, Mixed Greens, Grilled Corn, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Avocado, Crisp Tortilla Chips, Chipotle Ranch Dressing Firebirds Lunch Bowls – Ancient Grains, Black Beans, Charred Corn Salsa, Lime Crema Choice of Chile Rubbed Grilled Salmon, Grilled Vegetable, Chimichurri Steak Dinner Salmon and Crab Oscar – 8oz with Choice of Side Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chop – Fresh Pico, Green Chile Mac and Cheese Wood Grilled NY Strip with Crispy Shrimp – Sticky Hot Honey Sauce, Choice of Side Dessert Sticky Gooey Butter Cake – With Vanilla Ice Cream and Fresh Berries in Sauce AUGUST CHEF’S FEATURES ( Available Through August 31) Lunch Crab Cake Salad – Mixed Greens, Grilled Corn, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Avocado, Crisp Tortilla Strips, Chipotle Ranch Dressing Firebirds Lunch Bowls – Ancient Grains, Black Beans, Charred Corn Salsa, Lime Crema, Choice of Chile Rubbed Grilled Salmon, Grilled Vegetable, Chimichurri Steak Dinner Chile Rubbed Grilled Salmon – Crab and Spinach Fondue, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Add a Half Lobster Tail (additional) Sticky Hot Honey Glazed Pork Chop – Summer Peach Salsa, Green Chile Mac and Cheese, Add a Half Lobster Tail (additional) Wood Grilled Filet with Tempura Half Lobster Tail – Served with Yum-yum Sauce Dessert Sticky Gooey Butter Cake – With Vanilla Ice Cream and Fresh Berries in Sauce SUMMER COCKTAILS The Billionaire – Espolòn Blanco Tequila, Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Grand Marnier and Charred Orange Foam, Black Lava Salt Rim The Pirate Was A Pyro – ( Available Throughout July ) Myers Rum, Charred and Juiced Pineapple, Fresh-squeezed Lime Juice, San Pellegrino Blood Orange Gin There Done That – ( Available Throughout August ) Bombay Sapphire Gin, San Pellegrino Blood Orange, Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice, Torched Thyme Firebirds is open Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Guests can enjoy bar bites and drink specials in the FIREBAR® Monday - Friday. On Wine Down Mondays, full glasses and select bottles of wine are at half-price. In addition, guests can register for Firebirds Inner Circle to receive exclusive offers, promotions, and a birthday gift. Committing to giving back, Firebirds donates $1.25 for every glass of lemonade ordered in the restaurant to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) year-round to help fund a cure for childhood cancer. To date, Firebirds has raised more than $3 million for ALSF. Find Firebirds at: FirebirdsRestaurants.com Facebook: facebook.com/firebirdsgrill/ Instagram: @firebirdsgrill Twitter: @firebirdsgrill About Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, a polished casual American restaurant, is an energetic twist on the traditional grill featuring a boldly flavored menu in a stylish, fire-centric atmosphere. Signature menu items include hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood seared over locally sourced hickory, oak, or pecan wood on Firebirds’ exposed wood-fired grill. Complementing its inviting dining room, a patio with seasonal comforts and the award-winning FIREBAR® are additional gathering spaces inside the restaurant. Firebirds has been named one of ten ‘Breakout Brands’ by Nation’s Restaurant News, and the 2022 Diners’ Choice Winner awarded by OpenTable. Firebirds partners with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, with more than $3 million raised for childhood cancer research through the sale of fresh-squeezed lemonade. To become a member of Firebirds’ Inner Circle, make an OpenTable reservation, or order ToGo online, visit firebirdsrestaurants.com. Contact Details Rountree Group Lesley Gamwell +1 404-309-6915 lgamwell@rountreegroup.com

July 11, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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BBX Minerals announces impressive results from bioleaching pilot plant testing

BBX Minerals

BBX Minerals CEO Andre Douchane joined Proactive's Steve Darling to share news of its results from pilot plant testing utilizing a sample from its Três Estados project. The testing was the second pilot plant test following the execution of a Product Supply and IP Agreement between BBX and Ecobiome. Douchane also told Proactive fire assays returned a combined total of 16.52 g/t of Pd and Au and a significant increase in gold and palladium compared with the untreated sample. The findings indicate a substantial enhancement in metal recovery through the bioleaching process. The company intends to review and refine its process strategy, looking for more improvements and maximizing recoveries in the upcoming pilot plant testing. BBX Minerals also has another project called Ema, which is located about 60 kilometers away from Três Estados and shows potential for rare earth elements. The company is excited about both projects and sees them as fitting into the future carbon-neutral economy, as platinum group metals and rare earth metals are essential for various applications such as automobiles, TVs, cell phones, and hydrogen chemistry. Contact Details Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

June 30, 2023 03:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Bulldog PR Awards

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Bulldog Reporter is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023 Bulldog PR Awards, which recognize remarkable PR and communications campaigns and impressive individual and agency contributions to the PR industry from the previous year. The Bulldog Awards are the only PR awards program judged exclusively by journalists, offering a unique and industry-specific evaluation process. “As a long-time Bulldog Awards judge, I have watched the evolution of PR/marketing go from press releases and cold calls to true creative storytelling,” says Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Tom Hallman Jr. “We live in an era where it is vital to adapt—to technology, to the economy, and audience and client expectations. The work in this contest shows remarkable creativity and teamwork, nearly all of it behind the scenes. Thinking, taking risks, and believing in the team is what matters most.” The Bulldog PR Awards have honored exceptional PR campaigns, individuals, and agencies for over 25 years. Every program, a Grand Prize winner is selected from each group. This year’s distinction goes to: “The 9/11 Community’s Campaign to Combat Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing Tactics” by Winuk Communications, Inc. with 9/11 Justice for Best Campaign of 2022 Dina Mostovaya, Mindset Consulting for PR Star of 2022 French/West/Vaughan for Best PR Agency of 2022 To be considered for a Grand Prize, recipients must have entered the same entry in multiple categories and won Gold at least once. With 40 campaign categories, 11 agency categories, and seven individual categories, there was something for everyone. “This year's entries were very impressive,” says Christopher Elliott, author, consumer advocate, nationally syndicated columnist, and veteran Bulldog PR Awards judge. “We saw so many excellent examples of PR pros elevating their clients' messages and using their platforms for good. I think more than anything, they showed the true value of a PR practitioner.” Richard Carufel, editor at Bulldog Reporter, added, “It's always inspiring to see so many of these fantastic submissions, and all the interesting strategies PR firms and professionals execute for their companies and clients. The level of creativity seems to get better every year. Seeing all the amazing media placements and other results they earn reinforces my faith in PR and proves that, amid all the tech-y bells and whistles—and, in many cases, because of how PR leverages them—great public relations is more valuable than ever. And it works!” Congratulations to all the winners of the 2023 Bulldog PR Awards! The full list is available below. To learn more about Bulldog Awards, visit bulldogawards.com and sign up to hear about updates on deadlines and upcoming awards programs. Campaign Categories Grand Prize – Best Campaign of 2022 “The 9/11 Community’s Campaign to Combat Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing Tactics” by Winuk Communications, Inc. with 9/11 Justice Best Arts & Entertainment Campaign Gold: AHS: NYC Shop - FX Networks by NVE Experience Agency Silver: Hilton Honors unveils new exclusive experiences that connect members with artists and celebrities who inspire their passions by Hilton Best Brand Launch Gold: Morro Bay Get Salty Brand Launch by The Abbi Agency Silver: HARD MTN DEW Launc h by Golin Bronze: ICR Westwicke by ICR Westwicke Best Business to Business Campaign Gold: Altair Sends the Crash Test Dummy into Retirement by Tier One Partners Silver: PAN Communications & Qualtrics by PAN Communications Bronze: Breaking BreezoMeter into the U.S. Market by Channel V Media Best Business to Consumer Campaign Gold: Ally Financial and Tier One Partners: The Primetime-ification of Women's Sports by Tier One Partners Silver: Dotted Line Communications for Match’s 12th Annual Singles in America study by Dotted Line Communications Best Campaign on a Shoestring Budget Gold: Diapers to Dorms Dash by 919 Marketing Silver: Powerhouse+Co.'s CRF Resilience Fund Campaig n by Powerhouse+Co. Best Community Engagement Campaign Gold: SPARK-ing Curiosity Through Hands-on Science in Communities Worldwid e by Red Havas Best Community Relations Campaign Gold: Washington Gas: WAFF Ice House by Washington Gas Silver: Hy Cite Gives Back: A New Social Impact Program by ROKK Solutions Best Consumer Product Launch Gold: Planet Fitness’ High School Summer Pass by ICR INC Silver: HI-CHEW Fantasy House by Sharp Think Bronze: Dittoe PR and WhistlePig Whiskey Score a Home Run with World’s First Baseball Bat-Finished Whiskey by Dittoe Public Relations Best Content Marketing Campaign Gold: Josh Cellars’ Joshgiving: Putting the “Thanks” Back in Thanksgiving by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits Best Crisis Management Gold: Navigating a Crisis and Preserving the Reputation of Risas Dental by 10 to 1 Public Relations Silver: "It wasn't the pipes that caused the huge Vistula River's disaster”- Amiblu, Public Dialog, Maurent PR by Public Dialog & Maurent PR Bronze: Durée and Company by Durée & Company, Inc. Best Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Campaign Gold: CÎROC by HUNTER Best Financial Services Campaign Gold: Ally Financial and Tier One Partners: The Primetime-ification of Women's Sports by Tier One Partners Silver: Financial Finesse: Revitalizing A Legacy Financial Wellness Brand by Marathon Strategies Bronze: Red Fan Communications by Red Fan Communications Best Food & Beverages Campaign Gold: “Unleash the Bubbles” by French/West/Vaughan Silver: Porter Novelli Canada by Porter Novelli Canada Bronze: Blackened Chicken Sandwich by Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Best Global Campaign Gold: The Ellinikon by Relevance International and V+O Communication Silver: Jongga Generation Preservation Campaign by HUNTER Best Government/Public Service Campaign Gold: Mpox Vaccination Campaign with the Chicago Department of Health (CDPH) by Subject Matter + Kivvit Silver: National Health Service Corps 50th Anniversary by Ketchum, on behalf of HRSA Bronze: ASRC: Educating Voters On Alaska’s North Slope by Marathon Strategies Best Green/Environmental/Sustainability Campaign Gold: The Peach State Goes Electric by Violet PR Silver: Rubik's ReCube Launch by Spin Master Bronze: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry by Red Lorry Yellow Lorry Best Healthcare Campaign Gold: SMA My Way: Reclaiming the Double Take to Challenge Disability Stereotypes by Genentech Silver: Menopause Awareness: Impact in the Workplace by The Bliss Group Bronze: Interim HealthCare Champions Home Healthcare Advocacy by RH Strategic Best Integration of Traditional and New Media Gold: Rosenberg Space Habitat by Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn company Silver: American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning by Havas Formula Bronze: Marketing the Future of Workplace Savings by RF|Binder Best Investor Relations Gold: Xperi Investor Day by The Buddy Group Silver: Pushpay by Pushpay Best Issue/Cause Advocacy Campaign Gold: “The 9/11 Community’s Campaign to Combat Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing Tactics” by Winuk Communications, Inc. with 9/11 Justice Silver: Land O'Lakes: Farmers are Incredible by Land O’Lakes Bronze: Marino PR by Marino Best Local/Hyperlocal Campaign Gold: Old Wisconsin & O'Malley Hansen Communication s by O'Malley Hansen Communications Silver: King's Hawaiian Rolls Home in Style by HUNTER Bronze: WM Educates Washoe Country on Proper Recycling by The Abbi Agency Best Media Relations Campaign Gold: Planet Fitness’ High School Summer Pass by ICR INC Silver: “The 9/11 Community’s Campaign to Combat Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing Tactics” by Winuk Communications, Inc. with 9/11 Justice Bronze: Bitwarden by Liberty Comms Best Newsjacking Campaign Gold: Joshua Milne PR by Joshua Milne PR Silver: Revature Tech Talent Gap Newsjacking Campaign by REQ Best Not-for-Profit/Association Campaign Gold: “The 9/11 Community’s Campaign to Combat Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing Tactics” by Winuk Communications, Inc. with 9/11 Justice Silver: Marino PR by Marino Bronze: Hill+Knowlton Strategies by Hill+Knowlton Strategies Best PR podcast Gold: Trust Relations - PR Wine Down Podcast by Trust Relations Best Public Affairs Campaign Gold: FleishmanHillard and AARP: The Fight for Fair Rx Prices by FleishmanHillard Silver: Dial Tone Services, The Mach 1 Group by The Mach 1 Group Bronze: Passing the Protect Illinois Communities Act by C-Strategies Inc. Best Purpose/Brand Values Campaign Gold: Fighting Fires Together by Weyerhaeuser Silver: Wrangler® Taps Long Standing AOR French/West/Vaughan to Celebrate 75th Anniversary with Riveting Western Press Trip by French/West/Vaughan Bronze: Land O'Lakes: Farmers are Incredible by Land O’Lakes Best Special Event or Publicity Stunt Gold: Laffy Taffy’s Summer of Laff-Ter by Agency H5 Silver: Canadian Tire Christmas Trail by Canadian Tire Corporation Bronze: AHS:NYC Shop - FX Networks by NVE Experience Agency Best Technology/Software Campaign Gold: Fusion Public Relations by Fusion PR Silver: Beating Apple to the Punch: Warming up Retail Launch of Nreal Air with Virtual Try-Ons of AR Glasses by Eleven International Bronze: Private 5G Campaign Elevates Entire NTT Brand by Wireside Communications Best Thought Leadership Campaign Gold: Beyond Fifteen Communications by Beyond Fifteen Communications Silver: Marathon Strategies: Corporate Verdicts Go Thermonuclear by Marathon Strategies Best Use of Influencers Gold: Dunkin' Rewards Taps Gen Z Creators by RF|Binder Silver: CÎROC by HUNTER Best Use of Personality/Celebrity Gold: NeuroStar x Drew Robinson by EvolveMKD Silver: KCSA Strategic Communications by KCSA Strategic Communications Bronze: Josh Cellars’ Joshgiving: Putting the “Thanks” Back in Thanksgiving by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits Best Use of Research – Business/Consumer Gold: PAN Communications & Ware2Go by PAN Communications Silver: State of Ransomware for 2022 and Beyond by Say Communications Bronze: Dittoe PR Leads 2022 Job Seeker Nation Report, Drives 2,200 Downloads, 531 Media Hits by Dittoe Public Relations Best Use of Social Media Gold: Honda Battle of the Bands, Flowers Communications Group by Flowers Communications Group Silver: Bogues Group by Bogues Group Bronze: Strategic Approach to Social Media Helps Build Awareness and Engagement for Health Tech Start-Up by Amendola Communications Best Use of Video/Multimedia Gold: Stories of Pendleton: The History of a Town, Rodeo and Whisky by French/West/Vaughan Silver: Sonic Frontiers by SEGA Bronze: Josh Cellars’ Joshgiving: Putting the “Thanks” Back in Thanksgiving by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits Best Viral Campaign Gold: KCSA Strategic Communications by KCSA Strategic Communications Silver: Understanding the Financial Wellness of Americans by LendingClub Best Virtual Event Campaign Gold: McDonald's x Karen X Cheng Lunar New Year Campaign by IW Group Inc. Best Visual Storytelling Campaign Gold: ROKK Solutions Southern Company VR by ROKK Solutions Silver: Black McDonalds Operators Association (BMOA) Murals, Flowers Communications Group by Flowers Communications Group Most Innovative Media Relations Campaign Gold: Brodeur Partners by Brodeur Partners Individual Categories Grand Prize – PR Star of 2022 Dina Mostovaya, Mindset Consulting Best PR and Communications In-House Team of the Year Gold: Amy Butler, eToro US Leader of the Year (Agency) Gold: David Gwyn, French/West/Vaughan Silver: Neil Mortine, Fahlgren Mortine Bronze: Marc Brumer, The Herald Group Media Relations Professional of the Year Gold: Colleen Frerichs, Subject Matter + Kivvit PR Professional Who Makes a Difference Gold: Natalie Best, French/West/Vaughan Silver: Mustafa Tameez, Outreach Strategists Bronze: Katherine McLane, The Mach 1 Group PR Star Under 40 Gold: Dina Mostovaya, Mindset Consulting Silver: Heather Houston, Dalton Bronze: Catherine Turco King, Subject Matter + Kivvit PR Up and Comer Gold: Kana Oliver, Full Swing Public Relations Silver: Anahi Leyva, Hawthorne Strategy Group Bronze: Talan Tyminski, The Mach 1 Group Public Relations Professional of the Year Gold: Colin Brown, MullenLowe Silver: Becky Carroll, C-Strategies Inc. Bronze: Adam Pryor, Genentech Agency Categories Grand Prize – Best PR Agency of 2022 French/West/Vaughan Agency That Gets Results Gold: French/West/Vaughan Silver: Fahlgren Mortine Bronze: Dittoe Public Relations Best Boutique Agency Gold: Riff City Strategies Silver: Eleven International Bronze: Crenshaw Communications Best Industry-Focused Agency Gold: Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA) Silver: Silverline Communications Best New Agency Gold: Foxglove Communications Silver: Disrupt PR Bronze: Milk and Honey PR Best PR and Communications Agency Team of the Year Gold: REQ Public Relations Team, REQ Business to Business (B2B) Agency of the Year Gold: Fahlgren Mortine Silver: The Bliss Group Bronze: Forefront Communications Business to Consumer (B2C) Agency of the Year Gold: Fahlgren Mortine Silver: French/West/Vaughan Most Innovative Agency Gold: French/West/Vaughan Silver: Forefront Communications Small Agency/Sole Practitioner of the Year Gold: Capwell Communications Silver: Powerhouse+Co. Bronze: McLean Media Midsize Agency of the Year Gold: 10 to 1 Public Relations Silver: C-Strategies Inc. Bronze: Greenough Large Agency of the Year Gold: French/West/Vaughan Silver: Fahlgren Mortine Bronze: The Bliss Group About Bulldog Reporter Bulldog Reporter has been providing news, best practices, and insights to PR and communications professionals since 1980. Filled with insights on topics critical to PR pros and communicators, including media relations, crisis communications, influencer marketing, and many other topics you won’t find anywhere else, the Bulldog Reporter email newsletter brings you compelling and relevant articles, plus timely updates about journalist moves and agency news so you can stay on top of your PR game. The Bulldog Awards, the only PR awards program judged exclusively by working journalists, are run by Bulldog Reporter and celebrate the best and brightest in corporate communications and public relations. Bulldog Reporter and the Bulldog PR Awards are a subsidiary of Agility PR Solutions, a provider of media outreach, monitoring, and measurement solutions for PR and communication professionals. Contact Details Richard Carufel Editor and Awards Judge, Bulldog Reporter richard.carufel@bulldogreporter.com

June 30, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Fresh and Fun 4th of July Party Ideas for Your Barbecue Bash

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/8tpbMSiWRsI If you’re celebrating Independence Day this year — and statistics say you probably are — your plans most likely include food. The National Retail Federation found that 86 percent of Americans plan to do something to celebrate our country’s independence, and for 61 percent of them, it means having a cookout, barbecue, or picnic. If you are hosting, or even attending, a 4th of July get together how do you prep and plan and have fresh and fun ideas. Lifestyle Expert, Bethany Braun-Silva has you covered with great ideas for what to eat and drink and how to stay healthy during your festivities. Healthier and better for you options that will delight our guests this summer Mighty Sesame Tahini is the hugely popular maker of all-natural, high-quality Squeeze and Serve Organic Tahini made with one ingredient…the highest quality sesame seeds that are sustainably sourced. The delicious, creamy texture makes this a better for you complement to dressings mon items like on summer salads, as well as for recipes, dips,meats and veggies and your favorite wraps and sandwiches. You can drizzle directly from the bottle or add it to any recipe to add 8g of plant-based protein per serving. When it comes to beverages, one that is in Bethany’s rotation is a cold-pressed juice option from Wonder Melon. Wonder Melon has the sweetness and nutritional value of watermelons, is organic, all natural and has no added sugars. It can be enjoyed right from the bottle cold, or you can enjoy as a delicious drink mix. Wonder Melon is available in three mouthwatering flavors: Watermelon Cucumber Basil, Watermelon Lemon Cayenne, and new Watermelon. Spending time outdoors and being mindful of mosquitoes The 4th of July is a holiday to be spent outdoors, so whether you’re camping, hosting a BBQ or heading to the beach, you don’t want your fun to be ruined by mosquitoes. As you’re thinking about what to buy for your vacation or party, add OFF!® Clean Feel to your list for protection from mosquitoes, ticks and biting flies. OFF!® Clean Feel is a fragrance-free, non-sticky repellent and since it’s formulated with Picaridin, it feels good on skin and won’t damage clothing. It repels mosquitoes for up to 8 hours, so you can use OFF!® Clean Feel with confidence and enjoy the holiday outdoors uninterrupted. Prevention is the best protection from mosquitoes. Bug spray is most effective when applied before mosquitoes start to bite, so you should apply it before getting to your 4th of July activity. If you are planning outdoor celebrations and travel how do you protect yourself against contaminated air Airborne Particle Blocker® is the first a nd only topical gel that prevents airborne particles from entering the nose. You apply a small amount of gel around your nasal passages, and it acts as a barrier. It blocks virus-sized particles, pollen, pollution, pet dander and dust. Available in Unscented and Cool Menthol, Naslaguard has products specific for Air Travelers, Pet Lovers, Allergy Sufferers as well as a mask spray, nasal spray and an antiseptic topical gel. The product is safe, drug-free, and non-irritating for the whole family - children, the elderly, and pregnant or nursing women. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

June 28, 2023 09:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Spiceology and Over-The-Fire-Cooking Expert Derek Wolf Expand Line of Beer-Infused Spice Blends

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Spiceology, the fast-growing spice company known for its innovative signature blends, has once again teamed up with over-the-fire-cooking expert and social media phenomenon, Derek Wolf ( @overthefirecooking ), to create new beer-infused barbeque blends. Packaged in the fan-favorite resealable beer cans, the Spiceology x Derek Wolf Beer-Infused Rub Collection now includes a total of ten flavor-packed rubs, all infused with perfectly paired beers. Now available for purchase, this new four-pack takes consumers on a road trip around the United States to celebrate some of Wolf’s favorite styles of barbeque, including odes to Memphis, East Carolina and West Texas. “Since first launching the beer-infused six-pack with Spiceology back in 2020, we both knew we wanted to expand the beer can line,” said Derek Wolf, Over The Fire Cooking. “Beer and barbeque have always gone together, and these blends offer new ways to experiment with those flavors. For these new blends, we specifically formulated each one with a protein in mind.” These beer-infused blends can be purchased as a four-pack or as individual cans, with plastic lids included: Sticky Bourbon Brown Ale ($14.95): Memphis-style with burnt sugar sweetness, bourbon notes, and a tiny amount of heat for balance. The blend is designed for pork but is also ideal for baked beans, sauces, grilled veggies, and compound butter. Sweet Carolina Blonde ($14.95): Inspired by eastern Carolina’s Mop Sauce, this beer-infused blend packs tang, sweet and heat all in one. Designed for pork and poultry, this blend also works for chicken, seafood, pasta, rice, and marinades. Smoked Garlic Jalapeño Lager ($14.95): Inspired by West Texas’ love of chile-based heat. This beer-infused flavor twist on a classic salt and pepper blend is made for beef, but works perfectly with pasta salad, dressings, marinades, roasted veggies, and more. Big Bad BBQ Ale ($14.95): An all-purpose BBQ blend with all of Derek’s favorite flavor profiles. This blend is made for anything and everything, especially smash burgers, beef, chicken, pork, vegetables, and seafood. “The original six-pack of beer-infused blends we formulated with Derek quickly became one of our most popular products and gift sets,” said Chef Tony Reed, Executive Director of Culinary. “For this round, Derek wanted classic BBQ rubs with his personal twist, and the addition of ingredients like cinnamon, cocoa, and of course, beer, brought these classic-style blends to the next level.” The blends can be found on Spiceology.com and are available in individual beer cans or as a set of all four. For more information, see here. ABOUT SPICEOLOGY Founded in 2013, Spiceology is on a mission to inspire experimentation and share in the joy of cooking and eating. The chef-owned and operated spice company’s ‘Periodic Table of Flavor’ spotlights innovative blends and over 300 ingredients that are ground fresh and shipped fresh. With Signature Blends like Greek Freak and Smoky Honey Habanero that have become pantry and counter staples in both professional and home cook kitchens around the world, Spiceology is at the heart of the kitchen for all who love food. Spiceology‘s ingredients and blends can be found in the aisles of retailers large and small, in the pantries of hundreds of thousands of home cooks, and in the kitchens of some of the world’s greatest chefs. Contact Details Spiceology Cassidy Levine +1 908-770-7880 cassidy@spiceology.com Company Website https://spiceology.com/

June 26, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Rollin' with Flavor: Introducing Davila’s on Wheels at El Camino Food Truck Park

Davila's BBQ

There’s a new food truck in town, and it’s powered by third-generation pitmaster Adrian Davila! This award-winning restauranteur and cookbook author is taking his mouth-watering menu on the road with his new food truck, Davila’s on Wheels. Starting in July, Davila’s on Wheels will join the lineup at the famed El Camino Food Truck Park. Adrian’s latest concept expands his family-owned restaurant with a fresh take on catering that includes Texas barbecue with a Latin spin. For Adrian, the food truck is a way to bring his family's barbecue tradition to new audiences in the city and allows him to share his passion with more people than ever before. “Whenever we had the opportunity to be a vendor at the AT&T Center for the Spurs, we received a great reaction from the community of San Antonio. The Spurs reflect the people and culture of the city, and found they truly connected with our food and story. We were invigorated more with having a presence there and being a part of the rich history and are very excited to be a part in a new way.” The menu will be South Texas Tejano-inspired cuisine that’s a mix of modern Mexican comfort food. What you would expect from the menu is something you enjoy from your abuela’s kitchen but with a modern twist infused with the classic smoke and spice known from Davila’s BBQ. Approachable and made for sharing, dine on items like peanut butter mole wings, lamb barbacoa tacos, brisket grilled cheese, and more! Adrian Davila is a nationally-recognized barbecue restaurateur, chef, and pitmaster at the acclaimed Davila's BBQ in Seguin, TX. His grandfather, Raul Davila, opened Davila’s in 1959, more than a half-century ago, and passed on the secrets of his smoked BBQ to Adrian’s father, Edward Davila. The Davilas are deeply proud of their Mexican-American roots and family tradition of creating the best barbecue in Texas. Adrian credits his grandfather and father with teaching him the value of hard work. “They laid a wonderful foundation and footprint for Davilas. They are men of little words, but their dedication to their business and family to put food on the tables has inspired me since I was young. My grandfather put in the early hours getting the restaurant started, and my father expanded into catering, and sought different opportunities for business. Their entrepreneurial spirit set me up and allowed me to be able to travel and cook all over the world, write a cookbook, and continue to expand the brand.” Most of his youth was spent in the kitchens of the barbecue restaurant, learning all the special techniques until he could prepare everything on the menu to perfection. Adrian still practices those skills today and has since created unique barbecue recipes for the restaurant and their extensive catering business, including his new venture, Davila’s on Wheels. Adrian’s cookbook “Cowboy Barbecue: Fire & Smoke from the Original Texas Vaqueros” is the perfect inspiration for your next backyard barbecue. He was also featured as a judge on the Travel Channel’s show “American Grilled,” as a contestant (and first-place winner) on the Food Network show “BBQ Blitz Texas Takedown,” as a guest chef on the Food Network’s “The Kitchen” and as a judge on the Food Network’s “BBQ Kids Champion.” Adrian is also frequently featured in publications, including the San Antonio Express-News, MySA, San Antonio Edible Magazine, and the Seguin “Sizzle” Gazette. You can also find Davila’s BBQ at the AT&T Center for the 2022-2023 Spurs Season and during the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. So if you're looking for some life-changing barbecue in San Antonio, check out Adrian Davila's new food truck. With his passion for barbecue and commitment to using the best ingredients possible, you’ll want to line up Thursday morning ahead of the rush for his next food truck appearance. In 1959, Davila's BBQ was first opened by Raul Davila in an old abandoned school house in Seguin, TX. With no decorations and no cash register, the Davila family nestled in the back two rooms of the restaurant and opened for business. Nearly sixty years and three generations later, Davila's BBQ has continued to grow and been nationally recognized as one of the top BBQ places in Texas. Third generation Pitmaster Adrian Davila now leads the restaurant and continues the tradition with passed down family recipes. Adrian celebrates traditions of Latin America and Texas, taking inspiration from the vaquero lifestyle of his own family history, infusing classic brisket, ribs and sausage with Latin flavors and ingredients. In 2018 Adrian released his first cookbook, Cowboy Barbecue, which has been featured on the Today Show, The Washington Post, and Texas Monthly. Contact Details Madison Baber +1 210-213-2426 madison@rprfirm.com Company Website http://www.davilasbbq.com

June 22, 2023 11:00 AM Central Daylight Time

Carey Bringle Partners with Josh Williams For Another Year at the NASCAR Xfinity Series

Peg Leg Porker

A few years after Carey Bringle opened the Peg Leg Porker restaurant, he got a call from an ARCA race car driver's manager asking if he would feed a team in exchange for a sticker on his car in the Nashville race. She talked about how this independent driver visited children's hospitals in every city he raced in. The story hit home for Carey, a pediatric cancer survivor himself. That driver was Josh Williams and he won the race that night. Ever since that race, Josh and Carey have kept in touch and Peg Leg Porker has sponsored Josh's car in his Nashville races. Since that time, Carey started more ventures and Josh moved up to the Xfinity series. One thing didn't change, the connection between the two. Both are fiercely independent and both share a passion for supporting charitable causes. In fact, last year, Josh was a finalist for the Comcast Community Champion Award. The ceremony was in Nashville and Carey was right there to support Josh's amazing charitable work across the country. This year is no different. Peg Leg Porker will again be a sponsor on Josh's car and while Josh is in town, he will make a visit to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. The TN Lottery 250 is this weekend on Saturday at the Nashville Superspeedway. The race starts with driver intros at 2:00 CST. A Nashville native, pitmaster Carey Bringle has been competing in barbecue contests for more than 27 years, and has the blue ribbons to prove it. With a deep southern background built around family values and appreciating a good meal, Bringle founded Peg Leg Porker in 2013. Peg Leg Porker is named after Bringle himself and his greatest win, a cancer battle that he triumphed at the age of 17. With his win, he lost his leg, which led him to create a new name and only added more fire to his passion for success. What started out as a whole hog BBQ team and catering business, turned into a whole lifestyle brand, inclusive of spirits, sauces and spices, to accompany world-class BBQ. Upon opening its doors in the heart of Nashville, Peg Leg Porker was quickly named one of the hottest BBQ joints in the country by numerous media outlets, including Food Network, The Travel Channel, BBC, Southern Living Magazine, Texas Monthly, GQ, Garden and Gun Magazine, and many more. Peg Leg Porker is known for its juicy, smoked-to-perfection pork ribs drenched with a spicy dry seasoning *after* being smoked. Not to mention they're made from scratch, yet playful sides, like Kool-Aid pickles and pork rind nachos, plus Peg Leg Porker’s southern hospitality have guests feeling right at home. Peg Leg Porker has expanded, sharing their ‘cue with fans all over the world with their e-commerce site to ship nationwide. Although many wish Bringle would open another location, there will only be one Peg Leg Porker. Bringle says, “We’re building a legacy, not a chain.” This year, they will be celebrating a decade of being a part of the Nashville community and are excited to continue to be a part of it for many years to come. Contact Details Madison Baber +1 210-213-2426 madison@rprfirm.com Company Website https://www.peglegporker.com/

June 21, 2023 04:00 PM Central Daylight Time

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