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Contact Details TraDigital IR - Adam Holdsworth adam@tradigitalir.com Company Website https://formelife.com/

May 05, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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

National Legal & Policy Center

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

May 05, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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ALT Sports Data Wins Third Annual Ifrah Pitch Competition

ALT Sports Data

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

May 05, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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

Mutts with a Mission

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

May 05, 2023 09:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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

GBB Drink Lab

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

May 05, 2023 08:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Michael Jackson Most Requested Artist for a Hologram Concert in Canada

Intelligiants Ltd

Rogers Centre Toronto, voted most popular venue Ticket prices could be on par with live concerts Interest in hologram festivals, art and fashion shows Holographic technology has been around for decades, but in recent years, advancements in light, sound, and stage technology, for holographic and virtual concepts have been developed and tested: Tupac Shakur’s virtual performance at Coachella Festival 2013 was the starting point and fans have seen the likes of Michael Jackson, Ronny James Dio and Whitney Houston in concert thanks to the holographic technology. ABBA stopped touring in the early 1980s but has broken new ground with their virtual ‘Voyage’ show in London, England. The hologram concert premiered in May 2022, and on 17 April 2023, the millionth visitor saw the ‘Abba-tars live’. In March 2023, ABBA announced that the show will tour the world: A new exciting format that could be a peek into the future for shows and events based on holographic technology. Canadian PartyCasino asked 1000 Canadians 14 questions on hologram concerts, ticket prices, type of venues and what artists or groups they would consider paying for, in a virtual concert. Michael Jackson at Rogers Centre, Toronto? In a list of 14 Canadian venues with capacities ranging from 800 to 54 000, Rogers Centre took the first spot with 11,70% of the votes, followed by Air Canada Centre, Toronto (10,80%) and BC Place Stadium, Vancouver (10,30%). One section of the survey looks at artists from the past and whom the poll takers would like to see in a hologram concert from each decade: 1960s: • The Beatles 14,40% • Elvis Presley 12,70% 1970s: • Queen 10,50% • Pink Floyd 6,10% 1980s: • Michael Jackson 19,40% • Whitney Houston 7,90% The survey also shows that the interest in new formats of holographic experiences is high and that the audiences are potentially willing to pay concert ticket prices for the experience, with over a third of the participants picking price points over 100 Canadian dollars (CA$100-124: 20,30% and CA$125-149: 13,10%). Other holographic experiences that the survey looks at include music festivals, theatre plays and fashion shows. The full survey results can be seen in a blog post here. Contact Details Intelligiants Ltd F Kvarnebrink +27 71 221 8445 fred@intelligiants.net

May 05, 2023 03:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Bryan Keeven Promoted to Senior Vice President of AmeriLife Health Distribution

AmeriLife

AmeriLife Group, LLC (“AmeriLife”), a national leader in developing, marketing, and distributing life and health insurance, annuities and retirement planning solutions, today announced the promotion of Bryan Keeven to the role of senior vice president, Health Distribution. In this newly created role, Keeven will expand his oversight to include all affiliates in the company’s Health organization. His strategic focus will be providing servant leadership to achieve top- and bottom-line financial objectives. Keeven’s promotion follows a series of organizational changes focused on fortifying AmeriLife’s fast-growing health and life distribution business. The strategic, organizational structuring continues to take shape following three years of record-breaking growth and expansion. Scotty Elliott, chief distribution officer, Health, announced the appointment. “Bryan’s contributions to strengthen AmeriLife’s Health Distribution continue to make a significant impact for our partners across our distribution affiliates,” said Elliott. “His focused leadership fuels the strategic momentum we’ve created as a company. We are excited to enable further growth and focus for our VP levels and talented affiliates to better serve our business and customers.” Keeven, who has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and Medicare industry, most recently served as Vice President, Life & Health, where he worked directly with AmeriLife’s portfolio of affiliates and Vice President of Managed Care Sales where he strengthened the online agent and marketer YourMedicare.com platform. Before AmeriLife, he was National Vice President of Sales for Medicare & Marketplace for Molina Healthcare. He also previously served in senior leadership roles with Bloom Insurance Agency, Aetna, and Coventry Health Care. Keeven is a licensed insurance agent and holds a bachelor’s degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Southeast Missouri State University and an MBA from Lindenwood University. “AmeriLife’s continued alignment to trailblaze and optimize leadership capabilities is impressive and I am thankful and excited to take this next step,” added Keeven. “Team building and culture development that foster greater collaboration and effectiveness is at the heart of AmeriLife’s Health Distribution, and a continued tenet of focus going forward.” Keeven’s appointment is another strategic move to support AmeriLife’s recent restructuring of the company’s Distribution organization that creates distinct Wealth and Health groups, streamlining company expertise to meet the growing demands of the market, AmeriLife’s affiliated companies, and their agents and advisors. ### About AmeriLife AmeriLife’s strength is its mission: to provide insurance and retirement solutions to help people live longer, healthier lives. In doing so, AmeriLife has become recognized as the leader in developing, marketing, and distributing life and health insurance, annuities and retirement planning solutions to enhance the lives of pre-retirees and retirees across the United States. For more than 50 years, AmeriLife has partnered with top insurance carriers to provide value and quality to customers served through a distribution network of over 300,000 insurance agents and advisors and 120 marketing organizations and insurance agency locations nationwide. For more information, visit AmeriLife.com, and follow AmeriLife on Facebook and LinkedIn. Contact Details Media Jeff Maldonado +1 321-297-1112 jmaldonado@amerilife.com Partnership Inquiries Patrick Nichols +1 727-726-0726 pnichols@amerilife.com Company Website https://amerilife.com/

May 04, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Greenlink International announces launch of Suncliff CBD-infused pillow

Greenlink International

Greenlink International CEO Jake George joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has launched its Suncliff CBD-infused pillow in collaboration with Purecare. George tells Proactive this unique collection features five luxury pillows that incorporate microencapsulated CBD in the fabric, along with a complementary lavender CBD bedding mist to create what they say is a soothing sleep environment. The pillow will be available online and select retail locations in the US in May 2023. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

May 04, 2023 12:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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CleverTap appoints Benjamin Roodman as Vice President, Partnerships, North America

CleverTap

CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform, named Benjamin Roodman as Vice President, Partnerships for North America. In his new role, Benjamin will lead CleverTap’s channel and technical partner strategy – developing and managing relationships to drive CleverTap’s growth within the region. With over two decades of experience across the board, Benjamin has spent the past 13 years strengthening relations with business and channel partners. His appointment will help CleverTap build a more fruitful partner ecosystem within North America and further cement their position as market leaders in the region. Benjamin joins CleverTap from AppsFlyer where he was the AVP of Business Development. In his previous roles he has led partnerships across mobile SaaS, digital advertising, and cloud platforms. He is well versed in mobile growth platforms with a notable aptitude for analytics. “We are thrilled to have Benjamin on board. With the wealth of knowledge and experience he brings to the team, he will help drive growth in North America – a key-market for us.” said Momchil Kyurkchiev, Chief Strategy Officer at CleverTap. “Our channel and technical partners are an integral part of our growth strategy. To establish a robust partner ecosystem, it is crucial to collaborate with them and incorporate tools that offer innovative solutions to unanticipated issues. I am confident that with Benjamin’s appointment we will continue to build a world-class partner ecosystem and drive value for our customers.” “I am ecstatic to embark on this new journey and make a measured impact with CleverTap. A strong foundation in North America, and a burgeoning partner ecosystem, are a testament of CleverTap’s commitment within the region. At CleverTap, we understand the importance of building a robust partner network to further penetrate markets and provide exceptional service to our customers.” said Benjamin. “I look forward to working closely with our partners to develop innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and accelerate their success. Together we will continue to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and build a stronger base for our expansion.” About CleverTap CleverTap is the all-in-one customer engagement platform that helps brands personalize and optimize all consumer touch points to improve user engagement, retention, and lifetime value. It's the only solution built to address the needs of retention and growth teams, with audience analytics, deep-segmentation, multi-channel engagement, product recommendations, and automation in one unified product. The platform is powered by TesseractDB™ – the world’s first purpose-built database for customer engagement, offering both speed and economies of scale. CleverTap is trusted by 2000 customers, including Electronic Arts, TiltingPoint, Gamebasics, Big Fish, MobilityWare, TED, English Premier League, TD Bank, Carousell, AirAsia, Papa John’s, and Tesco. Backed by leading investors such as Sequoia India, Tiger Global, Accel, and CDPQ the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with presence in San Francisco, New York, São Paulo, Bogota, London, Amsterdam, Sofia, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, and Jakarta. For more information, visit clevertap.com or follow on LinkedIn and Twitter. Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements in this press release may represent CleverTap's belief in connection with future events and may be forward-looking statements, or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. CleverTap cautions that such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties that could result in the actual outcome being absolutely different from the results anticipated by the statements mentioned in the press release. Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction. Contact Details Sony Shetty sony@clevertap.com Company Website https://clevertap.com/

May 04, 2023 07:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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