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A new emerging luxury hair brand, Black Star Extensions (BSE), is changing the hair extensions landscape with a combination of self-care and social consciousness. With social consciousness at its roots, the luxury hair brand is one of the first of its kind. BSE’s aims to challenge its customers to think beyond the superficial, finding creative ways to financially support Black and African women in the diaspora. The mission of Black Star Extensions is to be a place "where it is not enough to just look good, but to do ‘good’", said Leandra Ansah, CEO, and founder of Black Star Extension.
According to a statement by the CEO, Black Star Extensions is promoting continuous social awareness and charity through self-care. They are calling it a “hassle-free and easy avenue” to support a charitable mission where the customers will be using money, they were already going to spend on themselves. The brand will donate part of the proceeds they receive from the sale of the luxury hair extensions to a woman-centered charity. “We donate 10% of our yearly proceeds to the Worldwide Fistula Fund, which works toward treating and preventing childbirth injuries (obstetric fistula) in low-income women with a focus on those in West and East Africa”, said Ansah, while revealing the nature of their social consciousness engagement adding that they are finding a creative way to financially support a noble cause.
"The new frontier of the beauty industry should be social consciousness through self-care," said a customer who had purchased the product, adding that it feels good when you know that the product you have bought contributes to the wellbeing of society. “I am elated to learn that part of the money which I have paid towards a product that I find very useful will go towards charity; it is a double gain. I got what I wanted and also contributed towards helping a fellow woman”, said an elated customer, while acknowledging that social consciousness and self-care are a perfect combination; the new frontier of the beauty industry.
COVID has greatly impacted the business, but Ansah says that this has not hampered their dream of reaching thousands of women who identify with their message of self-care that benefits others.
With the end of the year coming up, Ansah notes that it is a perfect time to purchase with BSE and support Worldwide Fistula before this year\'s proceeds are finalized.
Black Star Extensions launched on January 1, 2020, by Leandra Ansah, an attorney by trade and long-time hair extensions user. Ansah often uses hair extensions as a protective style for her natural hair but was tired of the superficial messaging that surrounded some of her favorite hair brands. She decided to be the change she wished to see and started BSE. The name Black Star Extensions is a nod to Ansah\'s heritage. Her family is originally from Ghana, West Africa, and Ghanaians are often colloquially referred to as "black stars" because of the prominent black star in the middle of their national flag. Operating under the tag “where it is not enough to just look good but to do good”, Black Star Extensions aims at combining self-care with social consciousness through the promotion of its socially conscious luxury hair and mink lashes.
It has been more than a decade now since GTR Recording Studio started helping artists, singers and, filmmakers achieve their goals and dreams.Over this period, the recording studio in Dubai has helped produce viral videos, songs, music, and short films for hundreds of artists.While looking back, the recording company founder Salvo Riggi, also known as DJ Salvo, said nothing is impossible in the music industry; once you have the experience and equipment, you have what it takes to produce content that not only goes viral but also appreciated for the quality.The recording studio in Dubai is known for high-quality music productions and has over the years been a choice for the top international artists and celebrities alike.DJ Salvo says they have for the past ten years worked with various international artists and celebrities including Stormzy,Desiigner, Maitre Gims,Tony Yayo, Mr. Eazi, Silento, Ikon, T Garcia, Elams, Sean Garnier, and DJ Daddy K, among others.
“We work with an artist in every step of the production process, right from songwriting, music recording, editing as well as composing and singing.We aim at offering the highest quality at the highest possible level with the most current music production components,”said DJ Salvo, while outlining some of the services they offer and the kind of quality expected from the recording studio in Dubai.
According to DJ Salvo, what makes GTR different is the relationship they build with their clients; they aim to know them at the individual level, being friendly and approachable.This, he adds, has made them a flourishing studio with an excellent reputation.This is collaborated by the reviews that previous clients have sent, as well as the company rating in Google Reviews.“We are proud that for the period we have been in the music recording business we have helped create, build and promote brands and artists from all sectors,” said DJ Salvo, while promising that this can only get better. With the experience they have gained, and the superior equipment at their disposal, artists looking to record their music can only expert superior music production.
For more information on their recording studio in Dubai, their contact is: info@gtrrecordingstudio
About GTR Recording Studio
GTR Recording Studio is a U.A.E\'s highest quality music production studio, priding itself on the most up-to-date recording equipment in the industry.The recording studio in Dubai has worked with international artists and celebrities alike.Some of the international artists they have worked with include Stormzy, Desiigner, Maitre Gims,Tony Yayo, Mr. Eazi, Silento, Ikon, T Garcia, Elams, Sean Garnier, and DJ Daddy K, among others.The recording company aims at being the number one destination for established local and international artists, as well as those who are starting in the business.
Unless you\'ve been in the market for a new mattress recently, you may not have noticed that your local Mattress Warehouse is now a Sleep Outfitters. After all, most people only buy a new bed every decade, so mattress stores aren’t on their radar. However, the changes are remarkable and start with a focus on the importance of sleep and creating a customized experience that shoppers will find enjoyable and comfortable.
Sleep Outfitters will "outfit you for a perfect night\'s sleep" with a sleep solution for every individual need. Trained Outfitters work with their guests to develop a Personal Sleep Profile. Based on that information, they put together a sleep solution to address various sleep issues, from waking up too hot during the night to waking up achy in the morning. "Most people understand that the wrong mattress can negatively affect their sleep," says Mike Poppe, CEO of Sleep Outfitters. "But what they don\'t realize is how the right mattress, combined with the right foundation, protector, sheets, and pillows, can profoundly affect their sleep. It can be life-changing."
Sleep Outfitters offers a broad selection of Sealy, Stearns & Foster, and Tempur-Pedic mattresses, plus everything else people need to create the ideal sleep environment, including foundations and adjustable bases, mattress protectors, sheets, and pillows. "There\'s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to sleep," Poppe adds. "Every person has unique sleep needs, and we offer custom solutions to meet those needs, while also keeping their budget in mind."
Sleep Outfitters stores make the shopping process educational, informative, and personal. "Mattress shopping has traditionally been something that customers find confusing and difficult. We\'re here to change all that," Poppe says. "We\'re committed to helping our guests find solutions to their sleep issues, so they can get the sleep they need and deserve. For us, it\'s more than a business. It\'s a mission."
The names of 13 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC, or Arab Gulf Countries) researchers have been listed among the top 1% of scientists in a global list compiled by the prestigious Stanford University. The US-based university has analyzed research data from the mid-1990s through to 2019, covering millions of scientists in all fields of study. In October 2020 they released a list that represents the top 1% of the most influential scientists in various disciplines. The data of the study, Ioannidis JPA, Boyack KW, Baas J (2020) Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators.
PLoS Biol 18(10): e3000918. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000918, mentioned the names of 13 professors from GCC countries who were selected through an objective world-class assessment based on several very rigorous criteria including their articles’ worldwide research impact.
The published list of scientists included 9 scientists from Saudi Arabia (Asiri, Abdullah M.; Alothman, Zeid; Alkuraya, Fowzan S.; Al-Tawfiq, Jaffar A.; Al-Sulaiman, F. A.; Alsaedi, Ahmed; Al-Ghamdi, A. A.; El-Hazmi, Malak; Al-Amoudi, Omar S.B.) as well as 1 scientist from each of the following countries: UAE (Alsharhan, A. S.), Bahrain (Musaiger, Abdulrahman), Qatar (Elmgarmed, Ahmed), and Kuwait (Aladwani, Adel). These scientists have published an average of 20 articles per year over the period that was examined, with Alsaedi, Ahmed of King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia releasing 87 articles per year in the fields of Mechanical engineering and Metal organic materials.
Research areas studied by these highly rated scientists include Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Genetics & Heredity, Microbiology, Energy, Applied Physics, General and Internal Medicine, Building and Construction, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Information Systems. The scientists are affiliated with the following institutions: King Abdulaziz University, King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, King Fahd Univ. of Petroleum & Minerals, and King Saud University Medical College in Saudi Arabia as well as Middle East Geological and Enviro. Est. in UAE, Arab Centre for Nutrition in Bahrain, Qatar Computing Research Institute in Qatar, and Kuwait University.
Of note is that these prominent 13 researchers represent only 0.044% of all GCC researchers and close to 0.007% of total researchers in Arab countries.
Clarity Wellness Center, a Las Vegas mental health center, has launched a program offering affordable mental health and substance use counseling for military spouses.
While making this announcement, Ashia McReynolds (MA, LMFT, LCADC), Clinical Director of the Clarity Wellness Center, said “military spouses comprise a very unique population and their needs are often secondary to their spouses and families. We have established a program that is available for military spouses of active duty, reserves, and veterans of all branches” said McReynolds while acknowledging the multiple roles military spouses hold in their families and their importance to our nation.
The local mental health therapists who operate under the tagline "Get Clarity!" aim to help break barriers and stigmatization military spouses face with mental health issues and substance use.
McReynolds says “the program began to give back to military families and specifically the spouses of military service members. As a former military spouse, I often called myself the ‘single-married parent.’ There were so many experiences that come up while navigating life and the military deployment cycle. Not everyone understands the uniqueness of this lifestyle.” said McReynolds. “We recognize military spouses as the cornerstone of the health and wellness of the military family.”
Ashia McReynolds, a marriage and family therapist, says that the mental health services program aims to help military and veteran spouses receive services for family issues, anxiety, depression, substance use, life-stressors, secondary trauma, adjustment, and many other challenges in which this unique population faces daily.
McReynolds works with people who desire to create change in their lives and gain clarity. The dually-licensed therapist has a Master’s in marriage and family therapy and is currently a marriage and family doctoral student at Northcentral University, with a specialization in military families and veterans.
Potential clients are requested to call (702) 348-9654 to make an appointment. As a professional, McReynolds assures her clients of confidentiality, adding that it is imperative to begin good work. The center’s services are available in person at their offices or through Telehealth.
About Clarity Wellness Center
Clarity Wellness Center is an affordable mental health boutique-style private practice located in Las Vegas, NV. Situated at 2840 E. Flamingo Road, Suite A, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121. It offers its services to individuals, couples, and families to gain clarity, healing, and change.
Tee Tween, a fun subscription box that is the brainchild of 11-year old fifth grader Megan, is launching its first quarterly subscription box. The box, which was created through the imagination of Megan with help from her parents during the quarantine, provides great gift ideas for pre-tweens, tweens, teens, as well as their parents and grandparents.
“We aim to bring you unique graphic tees each quarter for your tween, along with various items they will enjoy, “said Megan’s mother Becky.
“The subscription box will have trendy items, hand-selected age-appropriate products and popular tween and teen-friendly accessories,” said Megan.
With the first quarterly subscription box expected to be launched in November this year, the mother-daughter team says they are thrilled for their new venture to kick off, hoping that it will bring the same excitement to the tweens and teens who receive the hand-picked gift boxes.
Megan not only creates the box but also does her due diligence and approves every item before they ship it out.
“She comes up with the concepts for every package. Who better than a fellow tween to understand what kids really want?” said Becky, adding that the subscription box is delivered to every subscriber’s doorstep.
Each box will have the TeeTween featured t-shirt for that quarter. “We’re excited to announce we’ll be adding tween-approved items like personal hygiene staples, decor, homeware, accessories, collectibles, and more!” said Megan, as she encouraged other tweens to subscribe.
The self-designed tee, along with must-have trending accessories, are products that tweens will enjoy and will be useful in the daily life of a tween or teen, and even some pre-tweens.
As for the cost of the box’s contents, Becky says that every quarter, they select new surprises for subscribed TeeTweens, and while not all of the items may be the same; they make sure every box has a retail value of at least $60.
“Our hand-selected items are waiting to find their new homes,” said Megan when urging the tweens to check out their shipping schedule at the website. Tweens are urged to place their orders before the deadlines to be included in the next TeeTween release.
For any questions, tweens or their parents can email [email protected]
About TeeTween
TeeTween is a family-run business with a simple goal of providing fun subscription boxes that will put a smile on any tween’s face. It is the brainchild of Megan, an 11-year old fifth grader, who put it together with help of her mom Becky, an experienced entrepreneur and a full-time supply chain professional. With the new fun subscription box, all pre-tweens (age 8-10), tweens (age 11-12), and teens (age 13-1 can enjoy receiving great products every quarter.
From the time you take the driving test, you may already have lots of driving experience listed and you will almost certainly be quite effective at demonstrating each the essential skills and knowledge demanded. However it may still be a nerve wracking experience, also when your nerves get the better of you then it is more probable you will earn a mistake. It is important that you understand how to calm your nerves before a driving test, and also how to stay cool under stress.
Driving is not just a physical action, it is also a psychological action. You\'ve got to be watchful at all times and you have to keep complete awareness of your vehicle, your environment, and any possible dangers or dangers. Understanding how to maintain calm ahead of your driving test can allow you to maintain your attention and focus, and may prevent panicky behavior that could lead to failing the exam or depriving yourself and other road users.
If you are concerned about your operation on daily and wish to understand how to remain cool, let us look at a couple ways in which you can prepare which helps calm your nerves before the driving test, so that your experience will proceed smoothly and safely.
Get Lots of rest
It may look like sleep is a little bit of clich�d information, but sleep has been revealed to be quite closely tied to disposition, disposition, and psychological health. When preparing for the driving test you want to obtain every advantage you get, and also a fantastic night of sleep ought to be one of the top priorities. Visit our website to get more info about Driving test car hire.
Eat something healthy
You need to make certain you have sufficient energy to keep your operation and get through the driving test without any difficulty. Make sure you eat a healthy meal or snack at least an hour prior to the driving test so that your body gets enough time to flip the food to energy, and supply any other bodily advantages.
Drink Lots of Water
Our bodies use a great deal of water when performing strenuous activities and while driving is demanding itself, an evaluation is also a strenuous action for the mind that needs hydration exactly as with other areas of the human body. Be certain that you hydrate with lots of water prior to taking your driving test so that you\'re emotionally and emotionally able to do at full efficiency throughout the driving test. You can also consider carrying a water bottle with you, but you won\'t be able to drink as you\'re actively driving.
Prepare using a warmup driving lesson
A warmup driving lesson can help you prepare yourself emotionally, will provide you time to become accustomed to the moves and rhythms of driving you\'re ready for the driving test, also will give your body time to shake off some lingering nerves you might feel.
Wear comfortable clothes
Wear comfortable clothing that\'s acceptable for driving and permits you to move freely with no restriction. Your choice in clothes can affect not merely your physical movement but also your cognitive functionality.
Exercise
Just get out there and exercise routine milking! Not only advanced skills but standard driving in all weather conditions, traffic conditions, surroundings, and during the daytime and night.
The longer you do something that the more it will become second nature and getting experienced and comfortable with a bigger assortment of requirements while driving frees you more for the unforeseen. The aim of requiring student drivers to get around 120 hours of driving expertise would be to make sure they have sufficient expertise and assurance that the mandatory driving behaviors become an automated answer, but it is always great to practice over the legally required minimum if you\'re able to.
For more info about Pre test driving lessons, Visit here: www.pretest.ie
(October, 2020. New York City.) - Anyone who enjoys electronic dance music (EDM) waiting for the next big rave beat is in for a great surprise. Alessandro Groppaldi (DJ TRIPLE A IT) will be releasing a new album in 2021. Full of fun energy and love, it\'s sure to be refreshing and just in time for post-pandemic parties. Best said by the artist himself, "The language of music is a language that only the soul understands, but that the soul can never translate."
When asked for an idea of what to expect, DJ TRIPLE A IT said, "I produced a single called Que Viva La Fiesta in collaboration with Jonny D, that was released under the famous Spanish label Blanco Y Negro Music." You\'ll also want to check out his previous collaboration on a remix of Basketball with Jean Marie, Marta Sanchez, and Flo Rida through Sony Music Italy. Other music available on DJ TRIPLE A IT\'s site includes remixes of Mambo Italiano and Athena.
DJ TRIPLE A IT started his craft in 2013, spending two years practicing as a DJ, playing for private parties, birthdays, and graduations. In February 2016, he started playing in many of northern Italy\'s most famous clubs and discos. Specializing in EDM, Tech-Deep-Electro House, DJ TRIPLE A IT realized his first moment of artistic fulfillment when he had the chance to perform abroad in Romania and Albania. During this time, his focus became more apparent than ever. DJ TRIPLE A IT started working on his first project early in 2019 and released various house song remixes. In December 2019, he headed back to his native country Italy and played at the Snow Break revolution and at Tabata\' in Sestriere (TO) festival.
Whether you’re a dedicated fan of DJ TRIPLE A IT or new to his incredible style, be sure to check out his website at djtripleait2.webnode.it or his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/alessandro.groppaldiDJ to listen to some of his previous releases, follow him, or contact him for your next big event.
(October, 2020. South Carolina) - Online shopping has skyrocketed in terms of shoppers, yet the struggle to find affordable items stops with shopsc.dollarstore.com. Unlike the big box dollar stores, ShopSC has high quality products at discount prices starting one dollar. Some of their hottest selling items include a 50-pack disposable face mask at $25, or two bars of Irish Spring for $2.25. John C. Kelleher Jr., partner of this new store states, “Great store, Free shipping on all orders over $25 dollars, Great reward program, Awesome Charity fundraising opportunity, Great Affiliate program.”
Many families right now must carefully spend their limited budget while balancing time for kids stuck at home and learning virtually. ShopSC is an e-commerce superstore with an online catalog that offers general merchandise and grocery items typically found in Dollar Stores. With one of the world’s largest and most complete online sources of general merchandise for the wholesale industry both domestically and internationally, many basic needs can be met through ShopSC. With over 30,000 items in stock, exciting and new items arrive every week. With a slightly eclectic assortment of value price household goods and clearance items, their goal is to provide goods to value driven consumers.
Stretching your money is more important than ever. With the holidays are just around the corner, there are so many options at ShopSC for gift-giving. With the incredible discounts you can easily put together gift sets for $10 with up to 4 items. The same items in a regular store would cost well over $25, so the dollar is stretched beyond measure. For example, a Shopkins cute backpack, coin purse, lip balm, earrings, and necklace for $10. Individually wrapped, or as a gift set, these items are sure to please. Have an active kiddo who loves jumping, bouncing, or throwing? For $10, they will jump for joy with a gift including a jump rope, paddle ball, flying disc, yoyo, foam ball, and glider. I’m sure you get the idea... and there are some great options for your favorite handyman, gardener, cook, or preteen fashionista, among many others.
With at least 60% of products being made in the U.S.A., products at ShopSC are name-brand such as Crayola, Pantene, and Glad. Your wallet will thank you with affordable toys related to your kid’s favorite characters including Frozen, Paw Patrol, JoJo Siwa, and Shopkins. Then, be sure to put something in your cart for your fur-babies, like a new chewy bone or laser toy for under two dollars. These are all just a sample of what you’ll find at ShopSC. Other categories of items include books, apparel, footwear, baby care products, food, snacks, candy, beauty, health, and party supplies.
Just imagine, hassle-free shopping on your time from the convenience of your home. There are several payment options including Debit Card, Credit Card and Net Banking. Orders over $25 enjoy free shipping to any of the states in USA except Hawaii and Alaska. Products are carefully packed and shipped from Southern California to arrive on your doorstep within 5 to 7 days.
What are you waiting for? Take a look at Shopsc.DollarStore.com today and see what you’ll save, in money and time wasted driving to a store. As one of the fastest growing businesses, the combination of quality products, free shipping, and priority of providing items made in the USA, is part of the Dollar Store’s legacy. Happy ShopSCing!
Singapore – October 2020 - The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA), the leading Cocoa Association in Asia for both Cocoa and Chocolate Companies, and the associated supply chains and suppliers conducted an online forum (Will Cocoa Demand Grind To A Halt) to review the 3Q grinding data. The panel of industry experts delivered a cautiously upbeat assessment of the Asia region data despite the impact of Covid-19 which saw a 10% drop against the same period in 2019.
The panel was made up by industry experts: Mr. Andrew Rawlings, Associate Analyst - Agri Commodities, Rabo Research; Ms. Francesca Kleemens, Managing Director from Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate Asia Pacific; Mr Quek Ngee Chuan, Vice President for the Cocoa Division at Olam International Ltd; Mr. Antoine Delsart, Managing Director of Touton Far East Pte Ltd and Mr. Gerald Abwerzger; and Chief Executive Officer, Von Alm Pte Ltd.
Quarter on quarter figures for 2020 is showing some positivity, trending based on Q2 vs Q1 at -2.26% and Q3 vs Q2 as being flat.
Considering the interruption to supply chains caused by the COVID pandemic, the reduced consumer footfall in the retail sector, and the COVID induced recession, the Panel expressed confidence in the measures taken by actors across the Asian cocoa value chain to respond to the difficult circumstances of 2020. The Panel praised the manufacturing sector for innovation in product types and formats which chimed with consumer concerns around healthier snacks, affordability, and sustainability.
The panel also highlighted that Asia’s young and increasingly growing middleclass population presented significant growth opportunities for the future, with the potential to develop the market into No.2 globally. Current Asia demand per capita for cocoa and chocolate products is very low compared to Europe or the USA. With manufacturers now developing bespoke products with affordability, innovation, and sustainability top of mind, the outlook is bright for a strong recovery.
While the panel expressed confidence about the future of the Asia region cocoa value chain, (Asia currently imports 80% of the cocoa beans it processes, mostly from West Africa and also increasingly from Latin America) it was tempered with nearer term supply caution around the unsettled global environment. These concerns include the upcoming elections in the USA and West Africa, BREXIT transition completion by the end of 2020, and the backdrop of the continuing COVID crisis. Looking towards regional supply, mainly from Indonesia which has now stabilized after several years of contraction, the panel emphasized the importance of raising both the quality and sustainability in the coming years. So, with a secure supply of cocoa beans, ample processing capacity, and a sophisticated consumer segment that is culturally more in tune with cocoa and chocolate products, there is hope that Asia might hold the key to future demand for Cocoa and Chocolate products.
To hear the full story behind the cocoa industry’s 2020 Q3 grind numbers, consumer demand and behavior, and potential shift in production, visit the Google Play and the App Store at your convenience for access to this free Forum.
The Cocoa Association of Asia was formed about 15 years ago with the goal of getting Asian cocoa processors, chocolate manufacturers, cocoa traders to work together to transform and promote the cocoa & chocolate industry in Asia for Asia, building on the unique and vibrant diversity of cross-cultural talents and a growing economy.
MEDIA CONTACT
Shirley Choo Marketing Manager Cocoa Association of Asia [email protected]
can enjoy receiving great products every quarter.