The 3rd Annual Grow Up Awards Announces 2022 Winners
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grow Up Conference and Expo (“Grow Up”) held the 3rd Annual Grow Up Industry Awards Gala on Monday, September 12th at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre. Cannabis professionals were nominated for their efforts, knowledge, and accomplishments in the cultivation industry. Hosted by comedian Ben Miner, the awards included Master Grower of the Year, Remo Colastani’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Hall of Fame induction for Arjan Roskam.
Following a successful first two days of the Grow Up Conference and Expo, the Grow Up Awards preceded the conference’s new elements, the Cannabis Flower & Hash Cup. The Canadian Cannabis Cup saw some of the best flower and hash available in Canada and brought entries from over 20+ Licensed Producers and 25 event judges. The live flower judging took place on Sunday, September 11th, followed by the hash judging on Monday, September 12th.
“Our national annual event honouring cannabis professionals and companies has come to a close and the Grow Up team is ecstatic with the response we have received, along with our additional element of the Cannabis Cup,” says Randy Rowe, President of Grow Up. “All of our nominees were recognized for their excellence and innovation in the industry.”
Take a look at some of the 2022 Award winners below:
Master Grower Of The Year - Stacie Hollingworth
Craft Producer of the Year - Parkland Flower
Extraction Specialist of the Year - El Hasho - BIG
Best Genetics/Seeds Provider of the Year - Segra
Celebrity Grower of the Year - Jim Belushi
Outstanding Cannabis Cultivation Research - Mother Labs
Product of the Year - Ghost Drops
Extraction Equipment - Wacky Willy
Best Nutrients and Biostimulants Product - Remo Nutrients
Drying And Curing - VT Dry & Cure Technologies
Best Lab/Testing Facility - A&L Laboratories Inc.
Packaging Equipment - Boveda
Online Cannabis Cultivation News Source - High Canada Magazine
Best Cannabis Cultivation Supplier/Distributor - GreenPlanet Wholesale
Environmental Impact Award - Bio Quality
Post Extraction Equipment - Evolved Extraction
Cannabis Cultivation Magazine of the Year - Grow Opportunity
The Canadian Cannabis Cup
Flower Winner:
Reef Organic (Aqualitas)- Queen SanG
Hash Winner:
First Finalbell - Beurre Blanc
To learn more about the Grow Up Awards and view previous winners and categories, visit the Awards website: https://growupawards.com/
About Grow Up Conference and Expo Grow Up Conference and Expo, an award winning cannabis event, is a privately-owned Canadian company since 2017 and has been hailed a top cannabis industry event in Canada, hosting events in Niagara Falls, ON, and Victoria, BC. With decades of experience creating nationally renowned high-profile events, trade summits and shows around the world, Grow Up is committed to bringing forward-thinkers, trailblazers and experts together. For more information, visit: growupconference.com.
About ND Supplies ND Supplies is a market-leading packaging supplier and manufacturing company that is at the top of the innovation curve within the Canadian cannabis industry. They focus on creating sustainable, child-safe packaging solutions designed to meet the Canadian regulatory framework and supply a proven, cost-effective, high-quality packaging system to licensed, reputable businesses that demand the highest form of compliance.
UPDATE - Behr Paint Announces 2023 Colour of the Year “Blank Canvas”, A Transformative Hue to Clear the Way for Endless Design Possibilities and An Opportunity for Self-Care
New study conducted by Behr Paint Shows Three-Quarters of Homeowners Believe That the Colour White Promotes Relaxation and Creates A Sense of Calm
TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Behr Paint Company, announces its 2023 Colour of the Year, Blank Canvas (DC-003), a hopeful and welcoming warm white that offers limitless design and décor possibilities. Meant to inspire feelings of tranquility and renewal, Blank Canvas is the answer to an increased consumer desire to be present, find peace of mind and embrace the future. This rich and transformative colour makes a lasting design statement, while lending a unique versatility that clears the air and serves as a timeless foundation for an array of décor styles in any space.
“As we look to 2023, we understand that comfort will still be a driving force behind design decisions and style statements,” says Erika Woelfel, Vice President of Colour and Creative Services at Behr Paint Company. “Blank Canvas effortlessly offers a clean and inviting blank slate that allows individuality and creativity to flow freely. This white easily harmonizes with a wide range of hues, including neutrals, earth tones and pastels for a charming and cozy appeal. Blank Canvas also pairs beautifully with black for a dramatic impact, and with bright accents like green or cobalt blue to instantly lift your mood.”
Blank Canvas can be leveraged by DIYers, designers and professionals to tackle any project – from a bedroom refresh to a complete kitchen remodel. Its transformative power can be showcased on its own to create monochromatic looks or can be paired with pops of colour to personalize your space. As a go-to hue that designers can build upon, the warm white creates a serene setting for healthcare and hospitality environments, while being versatile enough to be used in shared spaces. Blank Canvas’ strength in evoking calming and relaxing feelings can also be leveraged by designers looking to create neurodiversity-friendly residential and commercial spaces, as well as workplaces.
“White are the top-selling paint colours at Behr. With so many options to choose from, we wanted to spotlight the one that we believe is most versatile, and truly the perfect shade of white for any project,” said Jodi Allen, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Behr Paint Company. “In addition to inspiring renewal, positivity and a sense of calm, Blank Canvas always makes a design-forward statement, whether you’re a homeowner working on a DIY living space, or a professional painter seeking your go-to white to use on countless projects in years to come.”
New research conducted by Behr Paint1 in the U.S. shows that nearly all homeowners want their home to be a space where they can completely unwind (92 per cent) and believe that it’s important their home feels like an escape from everyday stress (90 per cent). The selection of Blank Canvas as the 2023 Colour of the Year directly answers the call, as data from the study proves:
A large majority of homeowners agree that the colour white makes them feel positive (77 per cent) and even lowers their stress levels (71 per cent).
Three-quarters of homeowners also agree that the colour white promotes relaxation (75 per cent), creates a sense of calm (74 per cent) and renewal (74 per cent), and makes them feel focused (75 per cent).
63 per cent of homeowners agree that the colour white is mood boosting.
From Canada's Most Trusted Brand™ of Interior and Exterior Paint2, the 2023 Colour of the Year is featured in the expertly curated all-new BEHR Designer Collection palette of 30 best-selling neutral colours. Created to help DIYers, designers, and professionals choose colour with confidence, the timeless and elegant collection streamlines the paint selection process, turning ordinary home improvement projects into designer-quality makeovers.
To celebrate the 2023 Colour of the Year, Behr is hosting a giveaway with a grand prize of $10,000 and a consultation with a designer to create a soothing at-home self-care space. Consumers can enter the Blank Canvas Sweepstakes by visiting behrblankcanvas.ca to create a calming design. Five first prize winners will each receive a $500 Home Depot gift card and a replica of their artwork*.
Blank Canvas and the BEHR Designer Collection are available now, in top-rated BEHR DYNASTY™, BEHR MARQUEE®, BEHR ULTRA™ and BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® paint formulas, exclusively at The Home Depot® stores nationwide. To learn more about Blank Canvas and find project inspiration using the Designer Collection palette, visit Behr.ca/2023COTY .
About Behr Paint Company Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR®, KILZ®, WHIZZ® and E&J® brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and value. For more information, visit Behr.ca. Professional contractors can visit BEHRPRO.ca to learn about BEHR products and services. Behr Paint Company is a subsidiary of Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS).
*Sweepstakes is open to U.S. and Canada residents only and ends at 11:59 P.M. PST on October 26, 2022. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules for details.
Faith and First Responders: How Believing in a Higher Power Can Promote Healing
Antioch, CA, September 14, 2022 — If he were given a chance to travel back in time, make different choices and avoid a prison sentence, Norm Wielsch says he would decline the offer. In 2013, the former undercover narcotic agent was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after he pled guilty to corruption charges, and it was there, behind prison walls, where he finally found healing through faith.
“If you don’t believe in a higher power, there’s no rhyme or reason to life,” Wielsch said in a recent interview. “Life is just a series of incidents that happen. But if you truly believe that there is a higher power, and there’s a reason for things that happen, I believe that you can adjust to it, and cope with it a little bit better.”
As a police officer for 25 years, Wielsch witnessed his share of trauma and would later fall into a downward spiral following his own diagnosis of PTSD. He served 8 years of his 14-year sentence and emerged from federal prison determined to help others — particularly first responders — heal from trauma.
Wielsch’s new book, Christ Centered Healing of Trauma: Healing a Broken Heart (and companion small group study guide), teaches foundational principles and tools for resolving issues related to traumatic life events.
Readers will learn how trauma affects the heart, body and soul; how to manage emotions; how to identify the root cause of emotional pain; and how to begin the healing process.
Through a bible study portion, readers will learn God's plan for salvation and healing. Included are numerous sample prayers to guide readers through the healing process.
Wielsch’s Christ-Centered healing method was originally designed to minister to first responders and combat veterans but is also appropriate for counselors, pastors, chaplains and anyone whose lives are impacted by trauma.
“This book is not only for the victims of trauma, but for their husbands, wives, daughters, sons and parents who suffer right along with them,” Wielsch said. “They are wounded people as well. Hurt people, hurt people. Since our families are the closest to us, we tend to hurt them more than we intend.”
About the Author
Norm Wielsch was a law enforcement officer for over 25 years — 16 of those as an undercover narcotic agent. In 1998, he was diagnosed with an incurable neuro-muscular disease, and after more than 30 surgeries, he became addicted to opioids. Wielsch was diagnosed with PTSD, and then his daughter was diagnosed with a serious illness and given a poor prognosis. In a downward spiral, Wielsch made a series of bad decisions that landed him in federal prison.
While incarcerated, he obtained a master’s degree in Theology and Counseling, a Doctorate in Christian Counseling, and a Drug and Alcohol Counseling Degree. He currently works at a men's residential treatment facility as a registered alcohol and drug counselor and pastoral care provider. He is a working credentialed chaplain who hopes to one day launch a first responder ministry.
Wielsch also has a master’s degree in Law Enforcement Management and is an expert in law enforcement tactics, criminal investigations, pursuit driving, high risk search warrant service, PTSD and the police culture.
Survivor’s Compelling True Story Provides a Roadmap Toward Trauma Recovery
Boulder, CO, September 14, 2022 — Millions of Americans are self-medicating, suffering from mental health diagnoses, and are not getting the support that they need to function, heal and lead healthy lives, says author and certified emotional healing and relationship coach Rebeccah Silence.
Silence understands the struggles of emotional pain well. A survivor of cancer while pregnant, childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse, she has known enormous suffering, but she learned to defeat her emotional pain to live free and happy.
Silence has taught clients worldwide on topics such as how to understand that past pain impacts the present, how to liberate yourself from those wounds, and how to connect to your own inner healer to create a life where you not only survive, but also thrive.
Now in her new book, Coming Back to Life: A Roadmap to Healing from Pain to Create the Life You Want, Silence helps readers create an opening to possibility. She provides tools, strategies and support that will allow readers to get to the root of their pain patterns while also receiving hope, encouragement and access to the light at the end of the dark tunnel they may find themselves in.
“What the world desperately needs now more than ever before is a way to navigate trauma and difficult emotions,” said Silence. "How you feel is 100 percent based on how healed your past is. There really is life on the other side of whatever darkness people are facing, and this book offers hope, healing, and a roadmap that is guaranteed to empower and encourage readers to take their lives back from an emotionally clear, neutral and grounded space. You’ll never have to feel powerless again, and that is a promise,” Silence added.
Readers will learn how to:
- Emotionally heal and process through anxiety, depression and past trauma, and re-commit to living a fulfilling life. - Break free from generational pain patterns to become the most authentic and happy versions of themselves. - Be the source of their own encouragement, take control over their lives and never feel powerless again.
“Coming Back to Life is the book that the world needs in this moment. It will illuminate what has been invisibly holding you back and give you a clear path to feeling good and getting what you want,” said Stephen Lovegrove, America’s Life Coach.
About the Author Rebeccah Silence is a global advocate and leading coach in emotional healing and relationships. As a survivor of childhood trauma and abuse, and being diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer while she was pregnant, she has helped countless individuals, couples and families process even the most intense traumatic experiences — and heal!
An accomplished TV and radio personality with over two decades of experience speaking to millions about doing the inner work, Silence is a groundbreaking voice in the space of healing and self-development. Her life’s mission is about supporting people in moving through their healing so they can allow themselves to truly thrive.
Silence is the author of Coming Back to Life, host of the Healing IS Possible Experience and the Tougher Together Breakthrough podcast, and the creator of the on-demand The Emotional Survival Kit course. Through her coaching, seminars, books and online courses, Silence teaches audiences how to become their own healers, how to love and trust themselves, and how to be their best for others and the world. She currently lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, two daughters and two dogs. Visit her website: rebeccahsilence.com.
Coming Back to Life: A Roadmap to Healing from Pain to Create the Life You Want Publisher: HCI Books Release Date: October 11, 2022 ISBN-10: 0757324460 ISBN-13: 9780757324468 Trade Paperback, 256 pages Available for pre-order on Amazon.com
Holistic stroke awareness will mitigate rising disease burden in India, says GlobalData
Brain stroke (Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS)) is the fourth leading cause of death, as well as the fifth leading cause of disability in India. Lack of disease awareness is one of the primary reasons behind the increasing incidence of the disease. Against this backdrop, a better awareness about the warning signs and risk factors at all levels of care will not only help save lives but also reduces disease burden, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
According to ‘GlobalData’s Pharmaceutical Intelligence Center’, the incidence of stroke in India ranges between 104 and 105/100,000 people per year, with an expected increase in diagnosed incident cases from 6.2 million in 2022 to 6.7 million in 2027, at an annual growth rate (AGR) of 1.7%.
Against this backdrop, Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) has recently conducted the first-ever consumer survey on brain stroke – “The State of Stroke: A Survey on Awareness About Stroke In Urban India” on the occasion of World Brain Day.
The rationale behind this survey was to bring forth the prime factor responsible for the magnitude of the disease burden, i.e., lack of awareness around brain stroke in the country. The survey findings, based on 4,742 respondents across 12 cities in India, revealed that only 22% of them were aware of brain stroke and its risk factors, with awareness level dropping to a meager 10% with respect to stroke-related treatment options. Actilyse and Pradaxa are the two BI drugs used for stroke treatment and management in India.
Atulana Dey, Pharma Analyst at GlobalData, comments:“Along with an aging population, susceptibility to cardio-metabolic dysfunction due to a more vulnerable race and ethnicity, and other risk factors like hypertension and type 2 diabetes, which are working in cohort to increase the stroke prevalence and incidence, limited awareness among the population surrounding this disease are adding on to the burden.”
The current treatment options for stroke in India vary with the severity of the situation. Intravenous administration of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) within 4.5 hours of the stroke episode is the gold standard of first-line treatment.
GlobalData’s ‘Digital Marketing Intelligence’ identified digital assets only from Boehringer Ingelheim – one unbranded website (Strokeofsupport.com) and one unbranded iOS/android mobile application (Angels Stopwatch), targeting Indian patients and caregivers.
Owing to increased stress, anxiety and unhealthy food lifestyle that has developed rapidly over the last decade, age group of 18–50 is equally prone to this debilitating condition as is the aging population.
Dey concludes: “The escalating stroke incidence calls for the government and key companies to join forces and act on the unmet need of creating an enhanced understanding of stroke symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and preventative measures. Improved knowledge of the disease will not only help patients and families identify the condition, but a prompt response within a few hours of identification can also help save lives by limiting the overall long-term physical and neurological damage.”
CMPA publishes breakthrough research on residents named in civil legal cases
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) announced today the publication of Patterns and trends among physicians-in-training named in civil legal cases. The results of this study will help direct the Association's future patient safety learning efforts for residents (physicians-in-training) to improve safe medical care.
Published in CMAJ Open, it is the first peer-reviewed research of its kind to explore the frequency and types of cases among physicians-in-training named in civil legal cases in Canada. The results of this research will help inform the CMPA's efforts to promote patient safety through enhanced education, targeted at reducing the frequency and severity of medical liability issues for physicians-in-training.
Focusing on learning and promoting patient safety
Sharing these data may help physicians-in-training to anticipate and mitigate patient safety risks and to shape their expectations for medico-legal events during their years-long training. More specifically, awareness of medico-legal patterns across specialty areas can help stakeholders in postgraduate medical education to focus on areas of priority to address and mitigate medico-legal risk.
"Ultimately, our focus on robust data collection and analytics results in research that enables the development of physician training that promotes patient safety," said Dr. Armand Aalamian, Executive Director, Learning at the CMPA. "These learning offerings are another terrific example of how we serve our members' patient safety needs."
Shedding light on the emotional toll of civil legal cases on physicians-in-training
Civil legal cases take an emotional toll on any physician, but there are unique stressors and important considerations when a physician-in-training is named in a case. We know physicians-in-training sometimes worry about their medico-legal liability, but until now, information on how often and why they are sued hasn't been available.
Significantly, the study reports that civil legal cases can last several years. Therefore, given 2- to 3-year residencies in Canadian family medicine programs and 4- to 5-year training programs in other specialties, civil legal cases can persist through the entire duration of residency, and even beyond.
"The stress caused by a poor patient outcome, compounded with a medico-legal matter, can be agonizing for physicians-in-training," said Dr. Lisa Calder, Chief Executive Officer of the CMPA and the study's senior author. "It's a difficult thing to go through – and this research helps shed light on an often undiscussed and misunderstood element of life as a resident."
CMPA Research: Supporting physicians and enhancing patient safety
The CMPA is Canada's largest physician organization, with 105,000+ members, of whom 12% are physicians-in-training. The Association's team of 45+ physician advisors answer more than 24,000 advice calls a year, respond to online inquiries, and provide empathetic support and expert guidance to help members handle specific medico-legal and patient safety challenges.
"Our national repository of physician medico-legal data is the largest of its kind in the world," said Chantz Strong, Executive Director, Research and Analytics and Chief Privacy Offer at the CMPA. "Our data uniquely position us to identify the medico-legal trends of physicians across the country."
CMPA research is published in peer-reviewed medical and science journals, and informs collaborative research initiatives.
For more information or to arrange an interview: media@cmpa.org.
About the CMPA
The CMPA delivers efficient, high quality physician-to-physician advice and assistance in medico-legal matters, including the provision of appropriate compensation, on behalf of our members, to patients injured by negligent medical care (fault in Québec). Our evidence-based products and services enhance patient safety, reducing unnecessary patient harm and healthcare costs.
As Canada's largest physician organization and with the support of our over 105,000 physician members, the CMPA collaborates, advocates, and effects positive change on important healthcare and medico-legal issues. The Association is governed by an elected Council of physicians.
SOURCE Canadian Medical Protective Association
Behr Paint Announces 2023 Colour of the Year “Blank Canvas”, A Transformative Hue to Clear the Way for Endless Design Possibilities and An Opportunity for Self-Care
New study conducted by Behr Paint Shows Three-Quarters of Homeowners Believe That the Colour White Promotes Relaxation and Creates A Sense of Calm
TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Behr Paint Company, announces its 2023 Colour of the Year, Blank Canvas (DC-003), a hopeful and welcoming warm white that offers limitless design and décor possibilities. Meant to inspire feelings of tranquility and renewal, Blank Canvas is the answer to an increased consumer desire to be present, find peace of mind and embrace the future. This rich and transformative colour makes a lasting design statement, while lending a unique versatility that clears the air and serves as a timeless foundation for an array of décor styles in any space.
“As we look to 2023, we understand that comfort will still be a driving force behind design decisions and style statements,” says Erika Woelfel, Vice President of Colour and Creative Services at Behr Paint Company. “Blank Canvas effortlessly offers a clean and inviting blank slate that allows individuality and creativity to flow freely. This white easily harmonizes with a wide range of hues, including neutrals, earth tones and pastels for a charming and cozy appeal. Blank Canvas also pairs beautifully with black for a dramatic impact, and with bright accents like green or cobalt blue to instantly lift your mood.”
Blank Canvas can be leveraged by DIYers, designers and professionals to tackle any project – from a bedroom refresh to a complete kitchen remodel. Its transformative power can be showcased on its own to create monochromatic looks or can be paired with pops of colour to personalize your space. As a go-to hue that designers can build upon, the warm white creates a serene setting for healthcare and hospitality environments, while being versatile enough to be used in shared spaces. Blank Canvas’ strength in evoking calming and relaxing feelings can also be leveraged by designers looking to create neurodiversity-friendly residential and commercial spaces, as well as workplaces.
“White are the top-selling paint colours at Behr. With so many options to choose from, we wanted to spotlight the one that we believe is most versatile, and truly the perfect shade of white for any project,” said Jodi Allen, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Behr Paint Company. “In addition to inspiring renewal, positivity and a sense of calm, Blank Canvas always makes a design-forward statement, whether you’re a homeowner working on a DIY living space, or a professional painter seeking your go-to white to use on countless projects in years to come.”
New research conducted by Behr Paint¹ in the U.S. shows that nearly all homeowners want their home to be a space where they can completely unwind (92 per cent) and believe that it’s important their home feels like an escape from everyday stress (90 per cent). The selection of Blank Canvas as the 2023 Colour of the Year directly answers the call, as data from the study proves:
A large majority of homeowners agree that the colour white makes them feel positive (77 per cent) and even lowers their stress levels (71 per cent).
Three-quarters of homeowners also agree that the colour white promotes relaxation (75 per cent), creates a sense of calm (74 per cent) and renewal (74 per cent), and makes them feel focused (75 per cent).
63 per cent of homeowners agree that the colour white is mood boosting.
From Canada’s most trusted paint brand², the 2023 Colour of the Year is featured in the expertly curated all-new BEHR Designer Collection palette of 30 best-selling neutral colours. Created to help DIYers, designers, and professionals choose colour with confidence, the timeless and elegant collection streamlines the paint selection process, turning ordinary home improvement projects into designer-quality makeovers.
To celebrate the 2023 Colour of the Year, Behr is hosting a giveaway with a grand prize of $10,000 and a consultation with a designer to create a soothing at-home self-care space. Consumers can enter the Blank Canvas Sweepstakes by visiting www.behrblankcanvas.com to create a calming design. Five first prize winners will each receive a $500 Home Depot gift card and a replica of their artwork*.
Blank Canvas and the BEHR Designer Collection are available now, in top-rated BEHR DYNASTY™, BEHR®MARQUEE, BEHR® ULTRA and BEHR® PREMIUM PLUS paint formulas, exclusively at The Home Depot®stores nationwide. To learn more about Blank Canvas and find project inspiration using the Designer Collection palette, visit Behr.ca/2023COTY.
About Behr Paint Company Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR®, KILZ®, WHIZZ® and E&J® brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and value. For more information, visit Behr.ca. Professional contractors can visit BEHRPRO.ca to learn about BEHR products and services. Behr Paint Company is a subsidiary of Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS).
*Sweepstakes is open to U.S. and Canada residents only and ends at 11:59 P.M. PST on October 26, 2022. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules for details.
Rivalry Officially Launches First Casino Game on its Platform
Untapped casino segment offers new source of revenue growth and customer engagement
Casino represents one of the largest revenue segments for most online betting companies
Rivalry launched its first title of several expected to be added in coming quarters
TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rivalry Corp. (the “Company” or “Rivalry”) (TSXV: RVLY) (OTCQX: RVLCF) (FSE: 9VK), an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, today announced that it has expanded its product offering into the casino segment. This offering is available online in markets under the Company’s Isle of Man license, with Ontario expected to follow in the coming months. Rivalry users in these markets can now play and bet on Aviator, a popular online game in the “crash” category.
“Our strategy is to continuously expand our product offering and provide our customers with fresh content that is consistent with our brand,” said Steven Salz, Co-Founder and CEO of Rivalry. “With a strong foundation in esports betting and a growing traditional sports business, offering casino in an authentically Rivalry way is the next step for us. Aviator is a great selection as our first-ever third-party casino game, as it is simple, fun, easy to learn, and has a live chat element that aligns with our focus on community.”
The premise of Aviator is a plane that takes off and flies higher and higher, with the bet multiplier constantly increasing until the moment the plane flies away. Players who “cash out” on time win their bet at that multiplier, while those who wait too long do not. Driven by a provably fair random number generator, the game is risky but offers the possibility of high payout. Aviator is great on mobile and desktop with a simple user interface and fast game sessions. The multiplayer format and ability to interact with other players offer a social aspect, in contrast with traditional online slot and casino games whose solitary experience is less appealing to the younger demographic.
For many online betting companies, casino represents one of their largest single verticals in terms of betting handle and revenue. Up until now, Rivalry has focused on building an industry leading esports betting experience, traditional sports betting offering, and its innovative Massively Multiplayer Online Gambling Games (“MMOGG”) category, beginning with Rushlane. As such, the Company sees a significant potential growth opportunity with the addition of a third-party casino offering for the first time. With more consistency of customer return than sportsbook, and no seasonality, it can also offer greater stability throughout the calendar year of sporting events.
As the world’s most engaged brand in esports betting,1 Rivalry is leveraging the trust of its loyal customer base to build upon its esports betting business with the addition of casino. The Company believes the trust it has fostered over the years will enable more rapid organic adoption of new product offerings such as casino.
Rivalry’s casino offering will complement the MMOGG category which the Company created last year with the launch of Rushlane. The Company plans to continue to build out its MMOGG universe and has plans to add additional games to its casino offering in the coming quarters. Both offerings, third-party casino and MMOGG, fall under the umbrella of Rivalry Games, one of the key business pillars of the Company. Rivalry believes both complement one another as part of a cohesive strategy to deliver engaging experiences to its global customer base.
About Rivalry:
Rivalry Corp. wholly owns and operates Rivalry Limited, a leading sport betting and media property offering fully regulated online wagering on esports, traditional sports, and casino for the next generation of bettors. Based in Toronto, Rivalry operates a global team in more than 20 countries and growing. Rivalry Limited has held an Isle of Man license since 2018, considered one of the premier online gambling jurisdictions. Rivalry holds a sports bookmaker license in Australia and an internet gaming registration in Ontario and is currently in the process of obtaining additional country licenses. The Company also has a variety of originally developed products, including Quest, an on-site engagement experience, and an original casino game called Rushlane, a proprietary casino game that marks the creation of a new category for online gaming: Massively Multiplayer Online Gambling Games (MMOGG).
Company Contact: Steven Salz, Co-Founder & CEO ss@rivalry.com
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This news release contains certain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (“forward-looking statements”). All statements other than statements of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “achieve”, “could”, “believe”, “plan”, “intend”, “objective”, “continuous”, “ongoing”, “estimate”, “outlook”, “expect”, “project” and similar words, including negatives thereof, suggesting future outcomes or that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. These statements are only predictions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements in respect of the Company’s prospects in the online casino market and the release of new casino offerings in the jurisdictions where the Company operates.
Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management of the Company at the date the statements are made based on information then available to the Company. Various factors and assumptions are applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to and involve a number of known and unknown, variables, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause the Company’s actual performance and results to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors, among other things, include regulatory or political change such as changes in applicable laws and regulations; the ability to obtain and maintain required licenses; the esports and sports betting industry being a heavily regulated industry; the complex and evolving regulatory environment for the online gaming and online gambling industry; the success of esports and other betting products are not guaranteed; changes in public perception of the esports and online gambling industry; failure to retain or add customers; the Company having a limited operating history; negative cash flow from operations; operational risks; cybersecurity risks; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; reliance on management; reliance on third parties and third-party networks; exchange rate risks; risks related to cryptocurrency transactions; risk of intellectual property infringement or invalid claims; the effect of capital market conditions and other factors on capital availability; competition, including from more established or better financed competitors; and general economic, market and business conditions. For additional risks, please see the Company’s prospectus dated September 17, 2021 and other disclosure documents available on the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
No assurance can be given that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
Source: Rivalry Corp.
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From Making Mistakes to Making It Big: The Pitch Queen Unveils Imperfect Journey to the Top
Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 2022 — Precious Williams is a self-described “full-figured diva from St. Louis” who admits she made every mistake in the book before making it big as a bestselling author and CEO of Perfect Pitches By Precious. Today, she shares the power of creating the perfect pitch with audiences that number in the thousands, but she climbed a higher mountain than most people realize to get there.
“You can make every mistake in the world. You can fail a lot of times and still wind up on top because persistence beats resistance,” Williams said in a recent interview. “There’s no way I should be where I am today.”
As recently as 2018, Williams was living in a women’s center in New York City, battling depression and addiction. She shares her profound transformation — and her empowering philosophy — in her latest book, The Pitch Queen: A Woman’s Journey From Poverty To Purpose & Profits. In it, she paves the way for others who are struggling by proving there is power in embracing one’s authentic self — flaws and all.
“My journey has been about showing others how to give birth to their next beautiful now, right now,” Williams said. “I want you to take the things that people say are your flaws and make them your secret weapons.”
In ThePitch Queen, Williams takes readers inside the biggest challenges of her life, revealing that she once dated a former drug kingpin, battled with her sexuality, lost her mind, got evicted twice and was kicked out of law school. She refused to give up, and she rebuilt her business empire with the very bricks that once blocked her path.
Key takeaways from ThePitch Queen include:
-The importance of resilience and how to overcome adversity
- How to develop a winning mindset
-The power of focus and consistency
- How to take control of your life and create the future you want
“The Pitch Queen is more than just a story; it’s a call to action,” Williams said. “It's time for you to take control of your life and create the future you want.”
About the Author
Precious L. Williams is a 13-time national elevator pitch champion. She has also been featured on Shark Tank, CNN, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Essence and the movie LEAP. Her current clients include Microsoft, LinkedIn, Google, NBCUniversal, Federal Reserve Bank, Intuit QuickBooks, Yelp, Harvard University and more. Williams is an international professional speaker, corporate trainer and bestselling author. Her other books include Pitching for Profit and Bad Bitches and Power Pitches.
Ontario’s Russell Alexander Family Law Firm Gives Back to Community With Three-Day Event Offering Free Legal Information Lawyers to hold virtual summit, pro bono day ensuring all families get access to legal system
TORONTO, Ontario—Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers will offer free legal informational sessions during a three-day event next week to ensure families from all demographics know their rights and get access to the legal system.
The firm will hold its first-ever complimentary two-day virtual summit on Sept. 21-22 called Family Law Now Live, with sessions on collaborative divorce, the voice of the child in family court, divorce and income assessments and valuations, property sharing, spousal support and common law separations, among other topics.
The sessions, which will be held live on Zoom, will be hosted by founder Russell Alexander, as well as firm associates and guest professionals, serving as an extension of the firm’s biweekly virtual event series on family law.
“Because we’ve received such a positive response to the bi-weekly family law series, we wanted to expand it and really go in-depth on some issues that people are curious about,” said Alexander. “It feels good to be able to share the wealth of knowledge we have among our staff and colleagues to help families struggling with these problems.”
In addition, lawyers with Russell Alexander’s law firm will offer free one-on-one consultations during the firm’s first-ever Pro Bono Day on Friday, Sept. 23. Seasoned family lawyers will meet virtually for complimentary initial family law consultations with people considering or seeking a divorce or separation.
“No one should be forced to stay in a bad family situation because they can’t afford good legal advice,” added Alexander. “We believe access to the legal system is a right every resident in the province should have and the event is one way for us to help expand this access and demystify the family law system in Ontario for everyone who needs it.”
Registration is required to attend. To register for the family law summit, go online here, or to request a pro bono initial consultation go online here.
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RussellAlexander Collaborative Family Lawyers Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers is committed to practicing exclusively in the area of family law in Ontario dealing with all aspects, including separation and divorce, child custody and access, spousal support, child support, and division of family property. A team of lawyers provide guidance from start to finish, helping clients identify and understand the legal issues as well as the options and opportunities available through the transition. The firm has offices in Toronto, Concord, Markham, Whitby, Oshawa, Lindsay and Peterborough, Ontario. For more information, visit: http://www.russellalexander.com
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