Device Cycles Partners with Zones

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Device Cycles, the leading provider of device trade-in and ITAD solutions for Education, Enterprise, and Major Brands is proud to announce that we have solidified a partnering agreement with Zones.

Zones LLC is a $2+ billion global IT solutions provider offering comprehensive IT products and services to customers in over 100 countries around the world. They’re experts in Global Supply Chain as a Service (GSCaaS), Cloud, IT solutions and Managed Services. Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft are among their strategic partners.

“Zones is excited to add Device Cycles to its portfolio of partners to help customers maximize value from every stage in the IT Lifecycle,” added Mike Dennis, Vice President of Partner & Product Management at Zones. “The partnership with Device Cycles will complement our robust IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) solution offering and provide a compelling value proposition for our clients.”

Device Cycles Company CEO, Michael Santos commented on the announcement stating, “We are incredibly thrilled and honored to partner with Zones. We’re helping organizations by providing residual value and enabling them to buy new products. Our ITAD program is a great way to incentivize their customers to upgrade to the latest technology so their customers can improve productivity and streamline their work from home.”

VP of Business Development, Thamoor Ansari also stated, “It’s an absolute honor to work alongside one of the largest solution providers in the world. We at Device Cycles are committed to helping the world with our sustainable refresh solutions and this partnership will help bring added value to their worldwide customers.”

About Zones LLC

Zones, LLC is a $2+ billion global IT solution provider that delivers products and services to help companies make a complete digital transformation – from desktop to the data center – to the cloud and beyond. Zones’ expertise is reflected in their business model focusing on Global Supply Chain as a Service, IT Solutions, Cloud, and Managed Services. They leverage a deep portfolio from top-tier technology brands to enable scalability, security, efficient IT deployments, and ITAD services to complete the solution lifecycle. They utilize the highest technical certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Cisco, Dell Technologies, HP Inc., HPE, Apple, Intel, and others. Zones operates in more than 100 countries, with multiple regional and executive offices, several distribution facilities, IT partners, and several service affiliates worldwide. As a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and holder of an elite Corporate Plus Certification, Zones has proven its ability to support many of the world’s largest corporations. For additional information, visit the company’s website at www.zones.com.

About Device Cycles

Device Cycles is a leading provider of device trade-in for OEMs, Carriers, and Channel Partners. Our offerings present an added value to our partners that generate financial value by extending the life cycle of used devices. We’re redefining a better future in the way people think about the use of everyday technology by offering end-to-end device lifecycle management solutions from the time a device has been manufactured to the end of its life. To learn more on how Device Cycles can create a customized trade-in solution that works best for you, visit www.devicecycles.com             

Device Cycles Contact:
Thamoor Ansari                                         
VP of Business Development                                                                        
408-502-9226                                                                        
[email protected]

Zones Contact:


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Yellow Driver Robert Herber Achieves Five Million-Mile Safety Milestone

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yellow Corporation (NASDAQ: YELL) – After nearly five decades of professionally driving for YRC Freight, Robert Herber has logged his 5,000,000th consecutive mile without a single preventable accident.

Herber has been involved with the freight industry for most of his life, as he first began unloading cars at a cattle feed mill where he grew up in Burkes County, Penn. During Herber’s 45-year career with YRC Freight, he has worked out of seven different terminals across the country, and he currently drives a route from Jackson, Miss. to Jacksonville, Fla.

“Throughout his career, Robert has demonstrated great dedication to the highest levels of professionalism and safety,” said CEO Darren Hawkins. “We thank Robert for continuing to be an outstanding example for Yellow and congratulate him on reaching this extraordinary milestone.”

Herber credits his remarkable safety record to consistency and maintaining habitual checklists. Rooted in the Smith System, a set of industry-accepted safety practices, Herber has developed his own set of requirements to meet while he drives his route.

“Everyone has his or her own system that works best – the important thing is to stay consistent and make sure you are following a pattern,” said Herber. “I’m not comfortable until I’ve followed all steps of my own system; if I don’t complete steps fully the first time, I’ll pull over and double check everything. The rest is by the grace of God – I never thought I would be driving for this long.”

“Robert’s unwavering record represents Yellow’s safety focus with excellence,” said Tamara Jalving, Vice President, Safety. “Drivers like Robert are what allow us to continue delivering award-winning service to our customers while keeping highways safe. We are proud to recognize his incredible achievement.”

In addition to being recognized for each million-mile safe driving milestone, Herber has also participated in Maryland’s State Truck Driving Championship, even proceeding to the national championships.

When he is not driving, Herber and his wife have enjoyed attending street rod shows everywhere from Atlanta to Fort Worth. They also spend their time volunteering in their hometown of Meridian, Miss. – in 2018, Herber was selected Man of the Year by the Center Hill Community Development Club for his service to the community.

About Yellow Corporation

Yellow Corporation has one of the largest, most comprehensive logistics and less-than-truckload (LTL) networks in North America with local, regional, national, and international capabilities. Through its teams of experienced service professionals, Yellow Corporation offers industry-leading expertise in flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial, and retail goods with confidence. Yellow Corporation, headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is the holding company for a portfolio of LTL brands including Holland, New Penn, Reddaway, and YRC Freight, as well as the logistics company HNRY Logistics.

Please visit our website at www.myyellow.com for more information.

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Mike Kelley
913-696-6121
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Heather Nauert
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Investor Contact:        
Tony Carreño
913-696-6108
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HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Ebix (EBIX) Investors to Contact Firm Now, Investor Deadline Approaching in Securities Fraud Lawsuit

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hagens Berman urges Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now.

Class Period: Nov. 9, 2020 – Feb. 19, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: April 23, 2021
Visit:www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/EBIX
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Ebix, Inc. (EBIX) Securities Fraud Class Action:

The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants misrepresented and concealed that: (1) there was insufficient audit evidence to determine the business purpose of certain significant unusual transactions in Ebix’s gift card business in India during 4Q 2020; (2) that there was a material weakness in Company’s internal controls over the gift or prepaid revenue transaction cycle; and (3) that the Company’s independent auditor, RSM, was reasonably likely to resign over disagreements with Ebix regarding $30 million that had been transferred into a commingled trust account of Ebix’s outside legal counsel.

Investors allegedly began to learn the truth on Feb. 19, 2021 when RSM abruptly resigned, stating that that “despite repeated inquiries” RSM was unable to obtain sufficient audit evidence to “evaluate the business purpose of significant unusual transactions that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2020, including whether such transactions have been properly accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements subject to the Audit.” These “unusual transactions” concerned the company’s gift card business in India.

In addition, RSM and Ebix reportedly disagreed over whether $30 million transferred to a comingled trust account of Ebix’s outside counsel should still be classified as cash on Ebix’s balance sheet, even though those funds were outside Ebix’s direct control.

On this news, the Company’s share price fell as much as $20.24, or 40%, in a single trading day.

Most recently, on Mar. 8, 2021, Ebix announced it has retained KG Somani & Co. as its new auditor, that it would not file its annual report until Apr. 20, 2021, and that Board-appointed consultants and outside legal counsel are continuing “to evaluate the payment solutions business.”

“We’re focused on investors’ losses and proving Ebix insiders cooked the company’s books,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.

If you invested in Ebix shares and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm’s investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Ebix should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].


About Hagens Berman

Hagens Berman is a national law firm with eight offices in eight cities around the country and over eighty attorneys. The firm represents investors, whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation.   More about the firm and its successes is located at hbsslaw.com. For the latest news visit our newsroom or follow us on Twitter at @classactionlaw.

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IIROC Trade Resumption – CMC

Canada NewsWire

VANCOUVER, BC, March 15, 2021 /CNW/ – Trading resumes in:

Company: Cielo Waste Solutions Corp.

CSE Symbol: CMC

All Issues: Yes

Resumption (ET): 12:15 PM

IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.

SOURCE Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC)

Sports Venues of Florida (OTCMKTS: BTHR) Releases Management Report for the Week Ended March 13, 2021

THOMASVILLE, GA, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  via NewMediaWire — Sports Venues of Florida, Inc., (OTCMKTS: BTHR) (“Sports Venues of Florida”, “BTHR”, or the “Company”), an emerging leader in the youth sports, family sports entertainment, and eSports markets, announces transition from free model to paid player and paid sponsorship model is going very well. In December it would cost the Company $5.50 per registration to hold a tournament, in March we have reduced that cost to $2.43 per player registration. This reduction in cost combined with anticipated future revenues from both player and sponsors will be the two major components that will drive the Company becoming cashflow positive by year’s end.

Our net gain to Discord membership continues to grow at a rapid rate. On January 23, 2021 we had 2,000 Discord members, today we have 2,750. The Company expects to top 3,000 members by the end of March. As these numbers grow so does the interest from paid sponsors.

The week brought us closer to finishing the changes to our platform that provide the user easier navigation and interaction: we are almost completed improving the user interface, the user experience including the organizer’s administrator panel and security enhancement throughout to protect our data from possible intrusions. Our IT department has taken the advice from our Consultants and ran with improvements as an astonishing rate. We expect all changes to be completed by week’s end.

The Company is redesigning our online merchandise store so our registered players can redeem their credits for merchandise easier and with less hassle.

As part of the portal changes, we also have designed more placement opportunities for sponsors to display their logos and promotions. Revenue generation from advertising is comprised of revenue generated from targeting our viewers to ads shown during live streams on online platforms, and video-on-demand content of matches. Our team has been driving efforts to improve and streamline these critical components, so our future advertisers and sponsors meet their desired results.

While competitive video games continue to integrate into popular culture, global investors, brands, media outlets, and consumers are all paying attention. As per market reports world, Global eSports Market size to grow USD $1406.20 million by 2024. It is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 18% during the forecast period. The “YOY (year-over-year) growth rate for 2021 is estimated at 25.12%” by the end of 2024. Make no mistake about it, the Company is in the right space to ensure success.

Event News: Our scheduled Yu-Gi-Oh Dual Links tournament for March 13th, and registration far exceeded expectations! As a test event with only a $250 prize pool, the tournament still drew over 350 registrations, solidifying this game as a new pillar in the portfolio of games we will run on a regular basis. For the weekend of March 20th, we look forward to the return of our Pokémon’s Online Showdown format, which also drew over 300 registrations the last time we ran that type of event, along with running a test event for Call of Duty: Warzone.

John V Whitman Jr, CEO/Chairman, said, “I am simply amazed at how brutally our team of professionals attacks the tasks given to them. We are constantly evolving, enhancing, improving, changing, and adapting to the eSports market. This business is growing so rapidly if you do not react to what the player demands they will leave you in a split second. It is critical to have a team that will listen to our player base and quickly respond to their suggestion and requests. The Company is all about developing a very personal connection to its players, advertisers and sponsors. These folks are the oxygen that sustain the life of our Company and we take tremendously seriously, their feedback. It has been a great week of rebuilding and improving.”

Want to participate? Find the plan that best suits you, can choose between Bronze Plan Gold Plan Diamond Plan https://ggtoor.com/join.php.  If you want to be an organizer bring your team or friends to GGtoor.com we can help you grow and support, you so you can reach a worldwide audience of similar-minded individuals that like to compete and have fun you can be sure that GGToor.com is here to grow with you. Just follow the link to sign up as an organizer https://ggtoor.com/organizerlogin.php if you have any questions about our events visit Discord https://discord.gg/GUhyZxFH8Q, https://twitter.com/ggtoor,https://www.twitch.tv/ggtoor, https://www.facebook.com/eShadowGaming

If your organization like to be part of these growth and would like to work with Shadow Gaming contact us at [email protected] .

About BTHR

Sports Venues of Florida, Inc., is a developmental stage company engaged in the business of eSports, and the development of youth sports and family entertainment complexes. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Shadow Gaming, Inc., has aggressively entered the eSports market. Shadow Gaming’s new portal GGToor.com has been launched and is one of the most comprehensive gaming portals in the world. The Company is now accepting subscriptions from players, gamers, and tournament organizers. To register logon to https://ggtoor.com/ . In addition, the company plans on operating a few subsidiary companies from high tech data management businesses to product and support businesses. Finally, the Company is actively looking for locations to build indoor eSports arenas that will host major international gaming tournaments.

Forward-Looking Statements. This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend all forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and by the use of forward-looking words such as “expect,” “expectation,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “may,” “could,” “intend,” “belief,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “predict,” “likely,” “seek,” “project,” “model,” “ongoing,” “will,” “should,” “forecast,” “outlook” or similar terminology. These statements are based on and reflect our current expectations, estimates, assumptions and/ or projections as well as our perception of historical trends and current conditions, as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are neither predictions nor guarantees of future events, circumstances or performance and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated by those statements. There can be no assurance that our expectations, estimates, assumptions and/or projections, including with respect to the future earnings and performance or capital structure of Sports Venues of Florida, Inc.

For Additional Information Contact:
John V Whitman Jr.,
[email protected]
https://sportsvenues.net/

https://ggtoor.com/



Four Winds Interactive and Poppulo Combine to Create a Global Employee Communications Powerhouse For The New World of Work

DENVER and CORK, Ireland, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Four Winds Interactive (“Four Winds” or “FWI”), the leading provider of enterprise digital signage and workplace experience software, and Poppulo, the leading provider of email and mobile employee communication software, today announced the two companies have reached a definitive agreement to join together, forming a global employee communications leader for today’s world of work. The combination is backed by Vista Equity Partners, a leading global investment firm focused on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses.

Through this merger, the combined business will serve 6,000+ customers, the market’s most comprehensive omni-channel employee communications platform with unmatched personalization and measurement capabilities, supplemented by its class-leading space management solution for flexible desk and conference room booking. The combined business will provide a compelling solution for enterprises that are transforming from traditional working environments into venues for collaborative work. For the first time, organizations will be able to instantly connect with every employee – both disconnected and connected – wherever they work, through a single multi-channel platform.

Enterprises today are faced with an unprecedented transition, both in the shift from traditional to hybrid working environments and the widespread return to the workplace as COVID-19 challenges subside. In this transition, employees have a need for an increased flow of information, with greater specificity to their role and location than ever before. With the combined solution from FWI and Poppulo, enterprises will be equipped to meet employee communication needs spanning employee locations and types, across email, mobile, digital signage, and other key information hubs like intranets and messaging platforms, all in a highly personalized way.

“With the rapidly evolving nature of work and the increase in remote, hybrid and non-traditional workplaces, employee communication has never been more important than it is right now. This is true for both frontline and office workers. Together, Poppulo and FWI are extremely well positioned to lead enterprise customers through this critical transformation,” said David Levin, CEO, FWI. “This is about putting the employee at the center of communications and making sure they have the information they need, when they need it, to ensure they are able to work effectively.”

“This merger is a game-changer that will, for the first time, enable organizations to deliver long-overdue consumer-grade workplace communications that their people are used to in their personal lives,” said Andrew O’Shaughnessy, CEO, Poppulo. “The ability to connect and engage with every employee, and to give them a sense of belonging and purpose, has never been as critical as it is right now because of how radically the workplace has changed – and that’s where internal communication is critical.”

The combined company will maintain operations out of offices in Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Cork, Ireland, and Luton, UK and sell to customers in more than 80 countries. The companies will maintain their current operations for a period of time, with the primary focus over the coming months to build strong integration between the FWI Cloud and Poppulo platforms to ensure the best possible customer experience as enterprises look to equip their teams with the targeted, relevant information they need to achieve success.

Referring to the critical role of employee communications in the rapidly changing workplace, Gartner, the leading research and advisory company, has recommended that application leaders need to “prioritize internal communication by treating it as a strategic pillar in their digital workplace programs… Ignoring or not investing in internal communication programs can have a subtle but long-lasting negative impact on the transformation efforts needed for digital business and digital workplace efforts.” 1 Time, resources, and funding need to be dedicated to ensuring that employee communication shifts from a stand-alone effort to one that complements other digital workplace priorities. Gartner also wrote that “technical solutions need to mimic consumer-like experiences, with cross-channel/cross-application integration becoming a rising priority.” 1

“Four Winds and Poppulo are both committed to empowering employee-centric internal communications, with technology that enables the creation and distribution of content across channels and both in and out of the office to ensure employees are informed, engaged and equipped to do their job effectively,” said Patrick Severson, Senior Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners. “We are thrilled to welcome the Poppulo team to the Four Winds and Vista family.”

FWI expects the transaction to close early in the second quarter of 2021. Terms of the deal will not be disclosed. Spurrier Capital Partners served as financial advisor to FWI. For Poppulo, Shea & Company served as financial advisor. Kirkland & Ellis LLP and McCann Fitzgerald served as legal counsel for FWI. For Poppulo, Ronan Daly Jermyn, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, served as legal counsel.


[1]
Gartner, Eight Steps for Modernizing Employee Communications in the Digital Workplace, By Analysts Mike Gotta, Adam Preset, Christie Struckman. Refreshed 5 May 2020, Published 20 November 2018.

About Four Winds Interactive

Founded in 2005, FWI is the leading enterprise software company for digital signage, interactive kiosk, and mobile applications used to digitally transform customer and employee experiences. Over 5,000 customers rely on FWI to power applications used by millions of people per year including retail marketing, employee communications, room and desk management, conference and event management, flight information displays, campus communications, emergency messaging, and more. FWI’s cloud-based software platform is recognized by industry analysts for its flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. FWI is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. For more information, visit fourwindsinteractive.com. Follow FWI on LinkedIn and on Twitter.

About Poppulo

When many of the world’s most successful organizations – including GSK, Rolls-Royce, Aon, Telefonica, and CDK Global – want to solve complex employee communication and engagement challenges with their large international workforces, they look to Poppulo. Customers include a third of Europe’s largest employers and a fifth of those in the United States. Every day, communications to over 25 million employees are distributed through Poppulo. Poppulo was previously backed by Susquehanna Growth Equity LLC (www.sgep.com). For more information, visit www.poppulo.com. Follow Poppulo on Linkedin and on Twitter.

About Vista Equity Partners

Vista is a leading global investment firm with more than $73 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2020. The firm exclusively invests in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, permanent capital, credit and public equity strategies, bringing an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers and employees. Vista’s investments are anchored by a sizable long-term capital base, experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven, flexible management techniques that drive sustainable growth. Vista believes the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future – a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community and a broader path to prosperity. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com. Follow Vista on LinkedIn, @Vista Equity Partners, and on Twitter, @Vista_Equity

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San Diego Mission Bay Resort Welcomes Families Back with 50% off Best Available Rates

“We are Family” Package Offered on Stays Sunday Through Thursday Until April 30, 2021

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SAN DIEGO, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — San Diego Mission Bay Resort, the city’s newest luxury resort and spa, is welcoming families to its scenic waterfront property after a year of historic hardships and many missed special milestones.  In the spirit of reemerging and reconnecting, the resort will offer guests 50% off its Best Available Rates on stays Sunday through Thursday until April 30, 2021 when booking direct using the promo code FAM21.

“The past year has brought challenges for countless families as jobs, schools and overall family lifestyles were deeply impacted, and it is our pleasure to be able to provide a safe and relaxing respite for those looking to reconnect with their loved ones and reemerge into the world,” said Douglas Rucker, general manager of San Diego Mission Bay Resort.  “Through our Stay Safe, Start Living initiative, we can provide our guests with the safe, luxury experiences that have proven to boost mental and physical wellbeing.”

San Diego Mission Bay Resort, located on the waterfront of San Diego’s iconic Mission Bay Park, is the ideal place for guests seeking to explore the region’s vibrant culture and nearby attractions, as well as its “barefoot chic” beach lifestyle.  The expansive 18-acre, 357-room property makes the perfect destination to safely reconvene with loved ones.

The complete list of the resort’s safety measures can be found here: Stay Safe, Start Living.

About San Diego Mission Bay Resort 
San Diego Mission Bay Resort is a luxurious, full-service resort situated among lush gardens, only steps from the beach on scenic Mission Bay.  The resort offers 357 guestrooms and suites, waterfront dining incorporating California coastal cuisine, a poolside lounge, and grill, a fully equipped fitness center, and a luxurious full-service spa.  Located on the waterfront of Mission Bay Park, the largest aquatic preserve in the United States, San Diego Mission Bay is at the center of San Diego’s vibrant melting pot and within easy reach of all the top attractions and cultural richness the area offers.  San Diego Mission Bay Resort offers a 4,000-square-foot outdoor pool area, five tennis courts, spa and fitness center, gift shop, restaurant, and poolside grill.  Additionally, the Mediterranean-style hotel provides over 16,000-square-feet of interior meeting and function space and 9,600-square-feet of outdoor meeting space.  For more information visit www.missionbayresort.com or follow us on social media.  

About
 Noble House Hotels & Resorts  
Built upon a philosophy that emphasizes location, distinction, and soul, Noble House Hotels & Resorts dedicates itself to creating and managing exceptional properties that celebrate their local communities. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington and continuously growing, the Noble House portfolio features a luxury and upper upscale portfolio of 18 distinct and visually captivating hotel properties, over 50 restaurants, bars, and lounges, the Napa Valley Wine Train, and a collection of spas, marinas, and private residences throughout the U.S. and Canada. A range of beachfront resorts spanning California and Florida, luxury retreats in Jackson Hole, WY, British Columbia, and Colorado, and award-winning urban hotels in Seattle and San Francisco punctuate the diverse collection. Centered within destinations worthy of every bucket list and layered with unique amenities that inspire adventure, the curated collection of one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts and adventures, are known for creating unforgettable travel experiences.  For more information, visit www.NobleHouseHotels.com or call Noble House Hotels & Resorts at 877.NOBLE.TRIP.

About Pebblebrook 
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and the largest owner of urban and resort lifestyle hotels in the United States. The Company owns 54 hotels, totaling approximately 13,400 guest rooms across 15 urban and resort markets with a focus on the west coast gateway cities. For more information, visit www.pebblebrookhotels.com and follow us at @PebblebrookPEB.

 

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CORRECTING and REPLACING SOL Global Announces First Green Tech Investment in Award-Winning Electric Motorcycle Company Damon Motorcycles

CORRECTING and REPLACING SOL Global Announces First Green Tech Investment in Award-Winning Electric Motorcycle Company Damon Motorcycles

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SOL Global Announces First Green Tech Investment in Award-Winning Electric Motorcycle Company Damon Motorcycles (Photo: Business Wire)

SOL Global Announces First Green Tech Investment in Award-Winning Electric Motorcycle Company Damon Motorcycles (Photo: Business Wire)

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SOL GLOBAL ANNOUNCES FIRST GREEN TECH INVESTMENT IN AWARD-WINNING ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE COMPANY DAMON MOTORCYCLES

SOL Global Investments Corp. (“SOL Global” or the “Company“) (CSE: SOL) (OTCPK: SOLCF) (Frankfurt: 9SB) today announces that it has completed an investment in Vancouver, Canada-based Damon Motorcycles (“Damon”), an award-winning electric motorcycle company whose bikes are powered by the world’s first all-electric multi-variant powertrain.

As announced by Damon in a news release dated March 10, 2021, Damon recently raised USD$30 million after completing a bridge financing round led by SOL Global, Benevolent Capital Partners, LLC, Zirmania Investments Limited, and other investors. SOL Global invested CAD$6.1 million into Damon.

Damon is unleashing the full potential of personal mobility for the world’s commuters. With its HyperDrive™ proprietary electric powertrain, the company has developed the world’s safest, smartest, fully connected electric motorcycles employing sensor fusion, robotics and artificial intelligence. All of Damon’s motorcycles come equipped with a variety of unique safety and rider comfort features, including CoPilot, a 360° advanced warning system utilizing a combination of cameras, radar, and non-visual sensors to inform the rider of impending obstacles, and Shift, which enables a rider to adjust handlebar and peg positions while their ride is underway. Damon’s HyperDrive motorcycles pack 200 horsepower and 200 Newton metres (148 pounds per foot) of torque, allowing the bikes to reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour.

“We have unveiled the future of two-wheel transportation and yielded high demand in North America and Europe, validating the market need for high-performance electric motorcycles,” said Jay Giraud, founder & CEO at Damon Motors. “On the back of this demand, Damon will produce an entire line of medium- and high-performance motorcycles over the next few years, with HyperDrive serving as the core of each model.”

Damon’s motorcycles can be purchased on a subscription model, with the SX model coming in at $286 per month and the SE model costing $199 per month. A subscription service for the motorcycles is provided by FreedomRoad Financial and will run across all Damon models. Customers can choose from 24, 36, and 48-month subscription plans, providing customers with the freedom to exchange their HyperSport bike for updated models at the end of the subscription term.

Based in Vancouver, Canada, Damon was founded by serial entrepreneurs Jay Giraud and Dom Kwong. Damons investors include Round13 Capital, Techstars, Fontinalis Partners, Extreme Venture Partners, and Pallasite Ventures. For more information on Damon, please visit the company’s website at www.damon.com.

COVID-19 Update

SOL Global and its investments and portfolio companies have continued to deliver for both clients and shareholders despite challenges in the overall cannabis space and uncertain market conditions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. SOL Global’s portfolio companies and companies in which they retain a non-controlling economic interest, including Bluma Wellness Inc. (“Bluma”) have adapted to the current environment through the continued scale-up of existing Florida cannabis production facilities, the continued expansion of Bluma’s operating subsidiary, One Plant Florida’s, already robust home- and curbside-delivery network and online ordering system in Florida, and the continued oversight of strategic business opportunities. SOL Global remains confident that it will continue to weather the COVID-19 storm and will emerge from the pandemic as a strengthened leader in the larger cannabis marketplace.

About SOL Global Investments Corp.:

SOL Global is a diversified investment and private equity holding company engaged in the small and mid-cap sectors. The Company’s investment partnerships range from minority positions to large strategic holdings with active advisory mandates. The Company’s seven primary business segments include Retail, Agriculture, QSR & Hospitality, Media Technology & Gaming, and New Age Wellness.

Cautionary Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “likely”, “should”, “would”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “potential”, “proposed”, “estimate”, “believe” or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” happen, or by discussions of strategy. The forward-looking information contained in this press release includes, without limitation, the conversion of the units issued pursuant to Damon’s financing into common shares,Damon’s strategic plans and the Company’s expectations regarding its ability to operate and emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Forward-looking information is based upon certain material assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including management’s perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. While we consider these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to management, there is no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.

By their nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release including the inability or failure of the Company’s portfolio companies to execute their business and strategic plans as contemplated or at all, changes in national or regional economic, legal, regulatory and competitive conditions and a resurgence in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other risk factors include: the risks resulting from investing in the US marijuana industry, which may be legal under certain state and local laws but is currently illegal under U.S. federal law; the risks of investing in securities of private companies which may limit the Company’s ability to sell or otherwise liquidate those securities and realize value; reliance on management; the ability of the Company to service its debt; the Company’s ability to obtain additional financing from time to time to pursue its business objectives; competition; litigation; inconsistent public opinion and perception regarding the medical-use and adult-use marijuana industry; and regulatory or political change. Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company’s current MD&A, which has been filed on SEDAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information.

The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

SOL Global Investments Corp.

Paul Kania, CFO

Phone: (212) 729-9208

Email: [email protected]

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AMW PR

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DEADLINE ALERT for CLSK, BTBT, LIZI, and JFU: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders

LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies.  Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors suffering losses on their investments are encouraged to contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz to discuss their legal rights in these class actions at 310-914-5007 or by email to [email protected].

CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK)
Class Period:   December 31, 2020 – January 14, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 22, 2021

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company had overstated its customer and contract figures; (2) that several of the Company’s recent acquisitions involved undisclosed related party transactions; and (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

Bit Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: BTBT)
Class Period: December 21, 2020 – January 8, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 22, 2021

Throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Bit Digital overstated the extent of its bitcoin mining operation; and (2) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

Lizhi Inc. (NASDAQ: LIZI)
Class Period: January 2020 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 22, 2021

The complaint alleges that Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) at the time of the IPO, the coronavirus was already ravaging China, the home base, principal market, and significant hub for Lizhi, its employees, and its customers; (2) the complications associated with the coronavirus were already negatively affecting Lizhi’s business, as employees and customers contracted the virus, lost employment, or otherwise experienced difficulty in generating, publishing, and monetizing the content critical to Lizhi’s platform; (3) even prior to the IPO, Lizhi employees and customers complained of, and to, Lizhi, which harmed the Company’s reputation and financial condition and prospects; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

9F Inc. (NASDAQ: JFU)
Class Period: August 14, 2019 – September 29, 2020
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 22, 2021

The complaint filed alleges that Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the purported value and benefits of the Company’s financial institution partners and its tri-party cooperation business model did not in fact exist and/or were materially overstated, given that 9F and PICC had been engaged in an ongoing contractual dispute regarding payment of service fees under the Cooperation Agreement; (2) the collectability of service fees owed to 9F by PICC under the Cooperation Agreement was in doubt and at serious risk of non-payment; (3) there was a significant risk that PICC would no longer provide credit insurance and guarantee protection to investors and institutional funding partners; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company’s platform, business model, reputation and financial results had been materially impaired.

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To be a member of these class actions, you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about these class actions, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to [email protected], or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com.   If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Contacts

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, Los Angeles
Frank R. Cruz, 310-914-5007
[email protected]
www.frankcruzlaw.com 



WILLIAMS SONOMA LAUNCHES NEW TABLETOP COLLECTION WITH TRISHA YEARWOOD

WILLIAMS SONOMA LAUNCHES NEW TABLETOP COLLECTION WITH TRISHA YEARWOOD

New Collection of Dinnerware and Serving Pieces Join Best-Selling Cocktail Mixes Currently Available Only at Williams Sonoma and Williams-Sonoma.com

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Williams Sonoma, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced the addition of a new tabletop collection as part of an expansion of the company’s popular collaboration with award-winning country music superstar and best-selling cookbook author, Trisha Yearwood.

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Trisha Yearwood Launches New Tabletop Collection with Williams Sonoma (Photo: Business Wire)

Trisha Yearwood Launches New Tabletop Collection with Williams Sonoma (Photo: Business Wire)

The new Trisha Yearwood Gwendolyn Collection for Williams Sonoma features dinnerware and serving pieces that were inspired by Trisha’s mother’s hand drawings of wedding cakes. Trisha’s mother, Gwendolyn, was a teacher who moonlighted as a wedding planner and cake decorator. Gwendolyn sketched intricate icing designs for the cakes she created and years after her mother passed away, Trisha and her sister Beth found their mother’s drawings. From the original images, Trisha in partnership with Williams Sonoma, designed and created the Gwendolyn tabletop collection by incorporating the special, sentimental drawings as unique details for each piece. Made of embossed glazed stoneware with a hand-painted patina, each product in the collection is stamped with a copy of Gwendolyn’s signature.

“I am so very proud of this collaboration with Williams Sonoma. The Gwendolyn collection is the perfect representation of my mom – elegant, classy and timeless,” said Trisha. “I couldn’t be more excited to honor her memory in this way.”

“Our customers have been able to experience and embrace everything from Trisha Yearwood’s signature cocktail mixes and coffee blends to her favorite Thanksgiving recipes as our successful collaboration has evolved over the years,” said Williams Sonoma President, Ryan Ross. “Trisha’s new Gwendolyn tabletop collection showcases our passion for creating authentic products that our customers love.”

The Trisha Yearwood Gwendolyn Dinnerware Collection Includes:

  • Trisha YearwoodGwendolyn Bowls, $59.95 set of four
  • Trisha YearwoodGwendolyn Dinner Plates, $67.95 set of four
  • Trisha YearwoodGwendolyn Salad Plates, $59.95 set of four
  • Trisha YearwoodGwendolyn Platter, $69.95
  • Trisha YearwoodGwendolyn Serve Bowl, $69.95
  • Trisha YearwoodGwendolyn Mugs, $51.95 set of four
  • Trisha YearwoodGwendolyn Cake Stand, $69.95
  • Trisha YearwoodGwendolyn Charger, $29.95

The new tabletop collection is the latest addition to Trisha’s collaboration with Williams Sonoma which started with her best-selling cocktail mix, Summer in a Cup.

To celebrate the launch of the new Trisha Yearwood Tabletop Collection, Williams Sonoma will be hosting a special virtual Mother’s Day Celebration with Trisha and her sister Beth on Thursday, May 6th at 5PM PST / 8PM EST. Tickets to the event are available for purchase at: www.williams-sonoma.com/trishaevent. Ticket options will include a pre-ordered copy of Trisha’s upcoming new cookbook, Trisha’s Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food for Friends and Family, Trisha’s Gwendolyn Cake dish, or a deluxe ticket package that includes both the new book and the cake dish. To check our all-new collection of Trisha’s Mother’s Day inspired recipes or to pre-order your copy of her new book, visit: www.williams-sonoma.com/trisha.

To shop or learn more about the Gwendolyn collection and the entire Trisha Yearwood for Williams Sonoma collaboration, please visit: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/trisha.

About Williams Sonoma

Since its founding by Chuck Williams in 1956, the Williams Sonoma brand has been bringing people together around food. A member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, Williams Sonoma is a leading specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home, providing world-class service and an engaging customer experience. Products include cookware, cooks’ tools, cutlery, electrics, bakeware, food, tabletop and bar, outdoor, cookbooks, as well as furniture, lighting and decorative accessories. Each store offers cooking classes and tastings conducted by expert culinary staff. A comprehensive gift registry program for weddings and other special events is available in stores and online. On williams-sonoma.com and the Williams Sonoma blog, Taste, customers can find recipes, tips, and techniques that help them create delicious meals. Williams Sonoma can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube. Williams Sonoma is also part of The Key Rewards, a free-to-join loyalty program that offers members exclusive benefits across the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. family of brands.

WSM-PR

Kendall Coleman

Williams Sonoma

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415-616-7926

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