GLOSSLAB is back. And it looks nothing like it used to. New York, USA, 8th May 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — In March 2025, entrepreneur Adam Weitsman acquired GLOSSLAB’s intellectual property after the original nail salon concept went through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What he saw in the brand was not what it had been. It was what it could become. He has spent the past year quietly building the team, the products, and the infrastructure to turn GLOSSLAB into a global beauty and lifestyle company. That work is now ready to see daylight. GLOSSLAB launches spring 2026 with a new leadership team, a debut product collection, and a brand identity built from scratch around one idea. High-performance beauty essentials for people whose lives do not slow down and who are not willing to lower their standard because of it. Leadership Elizabeth Woods has been named President of GLOSSLAB. She brings an entrepreneurial background and a strategic mind that will drive the brand’s operations, growth, and long-term positioning in a beauty market that moves fast and punishes companies that cannot keep up. Her daughter, Jordyn Woods, has been appointed Chief Creative Director. Jordyn is a model, fashion entrepreneur, cultural force, and one of the most recognized names in beauty and lifestyle. She will shape the brand’s creative identity, product direction, and the way GLOSSLAB speaks to the audience it was built for. The partnership between them is the core of what makes this brand different. Elizabeth runs the business. Jordyn sets the creative standard. They understand each other, they push each other, and they bring a dynamic to GLOSSLAB that no hiring process could replicate. Former Revlon executive Martine Williamson joins as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing decades of beauty industry experience to the brand’s go-to-market strategy. The Products GLOSSLAB’s debut collection is a curated set of multiuse essentials designed around a concept the brand calls “transfer bag essentials.” Products that go where you go. From work to dinner to the gym to a flight. No extra steps. No wasted time. Professional-grade results from something that fits in your bag. The launch lineup: Superboost. Ten dollars. A quick-refresh performance product that delivers professional quality without a professional time commitment. Kit No. 1. Thirty-two dollars. A multipurpose grooming kit built around the principle that fewer products done right beats a counter full of products done halfway. The Hand Cream. Twenty-eight dollars. Hydrating, elevated, and designed to do exactly what it should without overcomplicating it. The Essential Balm. Twenty-six dollars. Versatile. Portable. One product that does the job of three for people who do not have time to think about it. Available at launch through GLOSSLAB’s ecommerce platform. Why GLOSSLAB. Why Now. The beauty industry does not need another launch. It needs a better one. Most brands in this space start with a famous face and figure out the product later. GLOSSLAB started with the product. The team spent the past year developing a collection that solves a real problem for real people. Then they brought in leadership that understands both the business and the culture well enough to put it in the right hands. Elizabeth Woods has built businesses. Jordyn Woods has built audiences. Martine Williamson has scaled beauty brands at the highest level. Adam Weitsman has spent three decades building companies across industries and knows what separates something that lasts from something that disappears after a launch party. Strategy, creativity, operational discipline, and cultural credibility all sitting at the same table from day one. That is not how most beauty brands come together. That is why most beauty brands disappear in a year. GLOSSLAB will not be one of them. What Jordyn Woods Said “GLOSSLAB’s philosophy complements how I live my life. Intentionally, fast-moving, and rooted in self care. I am thrilled to be working alongside my mother Elizabeth to build a creative vision for a brand that delivers high-performance solutions for people who live the way we do.” What Elizabeth Woods Said “I am incredibly grateful to take on the role of President, working closely with Adam on this next chapter. My focus is on driving innovation and growth while Jordyn brings a creative perspective that is uniquely hers. Together we are building something that reflects how people actually live.” What Adam Weitsman Said “I have spent my whole life walking into industries where nobody expected me and building something that made them pay attention. Beauty is no different. I saw what GLOSSLAB could be before anyone else did, I put the right people around it, and we are going to show everyone what this brand was always supposed to look like.” About Adam Weitsman Adam Weitsman is the founder and CEO of Upstate Shredding, Weitsman Recycling, one of the largest privately held scrap metal processing companies in the United States. He is also the co-founder of Olujo Tequila, an active investor in Web3 and digital assets, a restaurateur, and a philanthropist. He owns four restaurants in Skaneateles, New York, all of which donate their net profits to charities supporting women and children in Central New York. About GLOSSLAB GLOSSLAB is a beauty and lifestyle brand offering high-performance personal care essentials for modern, fast-paced lifestyles. Originally founded in 2018, the brand was acquired by Adam Weitsman in 2025 and rebuilt from the ground up as a global beauty company. Elizabeth Woods serves as President. Jordyn Woods serves as Chief Creative Director. Martine Williamson serves as Chief Marketing Officer. GLOSSLAB’s debut collection launches spring 2026 and will be available through the brand’s ecommerce platform.
LA-Based Alt-Pop Artist Announces Debut EP 'American Tarot' and New Single "American Dream," Out May 15. There is a version of Sumi X's life that made perfect sense to everyone around her. She was a 30 Under 30 honoree and built a federal consulting firm from a dorm room idea into a $20 million enterprise with over 200 employees. The daughter of Indian immigrants who watched her parents construct their American Dream brick by brick, and then went out and built one entirely on her own terms. That version of her story ended in a rainstorm in Bali. After selling her company, she had gone on retreat carrying a question she couldn't answer at a desk: music, the calling she had carried since childhood, or politics, the arena she had been training for at the Harvard Kennedy School. For five days she sat with it. On the final night, a beach dance party dissolved into a downpour. While everyone danced in the rain, she slipped away to a rock by the water and stared out at the black ocean. The answer arrived all at once. She was going to make music. Born Sumi Krishnan in Pittsburgh, PA, she grew up in a household where ambition was the native language. Her father ran steel mills. Her mother worked real estate. Neither of them had a roadmap when they arrived in America, and neither of them waited for one. By the time Sumi was nineteen, she had already launched K4 Solutions, a consulting firm that would go on to serve agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Department of State. Inc. magazine put her on their 30 Under 30 list. Washingtonian named her one of their "Women to Watch." Forbes, CNN, and Entrepreneur Magazine all came calling. She was building exactly the kind of life the American Dream was supposed to deliver. And music was waiting for her the entire time. It had been there since she was eight years old watching her older sister play the flute in marching band and feeling something shift into place. She picked up the trumpet in high school and took it far enough to win the Jazz at Lincoln Center accolade as a senior, sharing the stage with the legendary Wynton Marsalis. She sang vocal jazz through college. And then, for a long time, she set it down and went back to building. For over a decade, K4 Solutions grew into something formidable. The awards came. The media recognition came. And underneath all of it, the music never stopped asking to be let back in. Eventually, she stopped saying no. Walking away meant trading certainty for something she couldn't fully map out in advance. No government contracts. No employees counting on her next move. She arrived in LA with a different kind of ambition, walked into recording studios instead of boardrooms, and in the spring of 2023 released her debut single "Electric Baby." The business world was baffled. Sumi X was not. Since then, she has moved with the same precision and drive she brought to every boardroom she ever sat in. Her music has earned attention from We Found New Music, Notion, Naluda Magazine, and Ladygunn. She has performed a private concert for Ne-Yo, shared the stage with the Plain White T's, and collaborated with Grammy-winning producers Brent Paschke and Yang Tan, as well as Jessie and Noah, the sons of Hall of Fame artists The Bellamy Brothers. She is also the host of Asian PaCivics, a television series from The Slants Foundation spotlighting independent Asian American artists. Her sound draws from a wide constellation - Adele, Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, Florence and the Machine. But what she is building sonically sits in its own lane, alt-pop with the emotional intelligence of someone who has already lived several lives and is not finished yet. That depth comes through most powerfully on "American Dream," her new single dropping May 15 and the first release from her forthcoming debut EP American Tarot. As the daughter of immigrants who staked everything on this country's promise, Sumi X brings a specific and personal weight to a song about what happens when that promise starts to break. The track does not look away from what is breaking. It also refuses to leave. "My hope is that this song helps people feel less alone," she says. "I want it to offer release, and through that release, strength and momentum to overcome, fight back, and reclaim the American Dream for everyone it was supposed to belong to." Sumi X is taking over the music industry one fan at a time. She has been preparing for this her entire life. "American Dream" is available everywhere May 15. Debut EP American Tarot - coming soon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Laurelanne.media is a music publication and full-service artist marketing platform built for women who know what they want and take it. 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Reveals Key Visual, Main Trailer and New Casts! Unveils the Opening Theme Song "shusho" performed by Macaroni Empitsu Tokyo, Japan, 8th May 2026 – CyberAgent, Inc. is excited to share that the TV anime The World Is Dancing (co-produced by Shochiku and CyberAgent) will officially start broadcasting and streaming on July 2, 2026.Along with the announcement, the key visual and main trailer have been revealed. The newly revealed main trailer features the opening theme song “Shusyo” performed by Macaroni Empitsu which is also unveiled for the first time. Additionally, comments from the new cast members, Takahiro Sakurai as the powerful shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and Nobuo Tobita, Mamiko Noto, Inori Minase, and Hazuki Seto. Character illustrations and heartfelt comments from each cast member have also arrived.The World Is Dancing is a manga by Kazuto Mihara that ran in Kodansha’s Seinen magazine Morning. Despite being only six volumes long, it drew strong attention for its carefully constructed story and themes that still resonate today.The English version of the original manga is available online on Chapter 1 - Free Preview.In an era of constant conflict, a beautiful, intensely curious boy named Oniyasha meets people, laughs, cries, and faces his own weaknesses as he shapes a new form of dance born from life in an ever-changing world.This is a “dancing story” that might have unfolded when the boy who would one day create Noh—Zeami—was still known as Oniyasha, carried across 600 years to the present.The anime is produced by animation studio, Cypic (Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, The Summer Hikaru Died). Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, known for his work on the TV anime The Great Passage, the animated film Love Me, Love Me Not, and both the TV and theatrical versions of the Backflip!! series. TV Anime The World Is Dancing Premieres This JulyMain Trailer & Additional Cast Unveiled!Main Trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zu45LJG7ChsThe main trailer opens with a breathtaking dance sequence that sets a striking tone for the series. It depicts the fateful encounter between Oniyasha (the boy who will later be known as Zeami), voiced by Yumiri Hanamori, and the powerful shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, voiced by Takahiro Sakurai.With this trailer, a lineup of new characters and their prestigious cast members has been revealed. Joining the previously announced cast—Maaya Uchida (Kogane), Romi Park (Zojiro), Simba Tsuchiya (Ishiya), and Katsuyuki Konishi (Kan’ami)—are figures who shaped the history of Noh: Nobuo Tobita as Nijo Yoshimoto, the historical patron of Zeami, and Mamiko Noto as Nariko, Yoshimitsu’s lawful wife.The trailer also introduces anime-original characters who add new layers to the story: Chiharu (voiced by Inori Minase), Satsuki (voiced by Hazuki Seto), and the mysterious Inuo.Furthermore, the trailer offers the first reveal of the opening theme song "shusho" by Macaroni Empitsu. The track, which deeply resonates with Oniyasha’s spirit, heightens the anticipation for the upcoming broadcast, promising a visceral and emotional experience.Opening Theme Artist: Macaroni EmpitsuA four-piece rock band formed in 2012. Led by vocalist/guitarist Hattori, the band is known for their expressive sound and emotional lyrics. They have successfully completed multiple arena tours and remain at the forefront of the Japanese rock scene. Cast and Character Illustrations Released!Copyright: ©Kazuto Mihara, KODANSHA/"The World Is Dancing" Production Committee.The third shogun of the Muromachi shogunate, a man of great ambition and strong pride. Despite holding the absolute authority of a shogun, his youth leaves him frustrated when things don’t go as he expects, and he spends his days searching for answers. To unify a world overflowing with conflicting laws, he seeks a “flower” capable of drawing people together.Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (CV: Takahiro Sakurai)Nijo Yoshimoto (CV: Nobuo Tobita)Nariko (CV: Mamiko Noto)Chiharu (CV: Inori Minase)Satsuki (CV: Hazuki Seto)New StaffSeries Composition/Script: Sawako KawamitsuProfile: Completed the Screenwriting course at the Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts. Her notable screenwriting credits include the film Stella of the Neighborhood (Tonari no Stella), the dramas I, KILL and Mr. Bride (Watashi no Oyome-kun), and web dramas such as ANIMALS and Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger: The Secret of King Racules.About The World Is DancingSTORY:In 1374, amid the turmoil of the Northern and Southern Courts’ long running conflict, a boy named Oniyasha is born into a family of sarugaku theater performers. He spends his days in a kind of quiet gloom, haunted by a simple but persistent question: Why do people dance? Then, one day, he witnesses a dance that he feels to be “good”—and everything begins to change. This is the story of the beautiful young boy who would one day shape the art of Noh and be remembered as Zeami.Follow “The World Is Dancing” on Social Media:Official Website: https://sh-anime.shochiku.co.jp/worldisdancing-animeOfficial X: https://x.com/wid_anime (@wid_anime) Media Contact Organization: CyberAgent, Inc. Contact Person: CyberAgent, Inc. 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Toronto-based entrepreneur Lucas Jenkins calls for greater adoption of technology in construction and legacy sectors to improve efficiency and opportunity. Toronto, ON, 8th May 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Lucas Jenkins, a technology entrepreneur and co-founder of JEMI Technology & Consulting, is speaking out about a growing gap in the adoption of modern tools across traditional industries. Drawing on his experience in both technology and construction, Jenkins is urging business owners and workers to take small, practical steps toward digital change. “A lot of industries are still operating the same way they had for decades,” Jenkins says. “There’s a clear gap, and that gap creates missed opportunities.” Jenkins has spent the last several years working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and traditional industries. Through his work, he has seen firsthand how slow adoption of technology can impact productivity, costs, and long-term growth. The Technology Gap in Traditional Industries Industries like construction and building supply remain among the least digitized sectors globally. According to McKinsey, construction productivity has grown by only about 1% annually over the past two decades, compared to 2.8% for the global economy. In North America, many small and mid-sized firms still rely on manual processes and outdated systems. Jenkins believes this is not due to a lack of interest but a lack of clarity. “We work with businesses that know they need to change,” he says. “They just don’t know where to start.” He points to simple digital tools—like mobile project management apps or basic automation—as starting points that can make a real difference. “When you bring the right tools in, you can save time, reduce stress, and improve outcomes,” he explains. From Idea to Impact: A Real-World Example Jenkins’ experience co-founding Rendoodle, a home renovation platform, helped shape his perspective. The platform allowed users to plan and manage renovation projects directly from their phones, simplifying a process that many found overwhelming. “Planning a renovation used to be complicated,” he says. “We wanted to make it easier from your phone.” The company’s success and eventual sale showed how even small changes in user experience can transform an industry. “There is a lot of value in improving old systems,” Jenkins adds. “You don’t always need to invent something new. Sometimes you just make it better.” Why This Matters Now The push for digital adoption is not just about efficiency. It also affects workforce development and long-term competitiveness. A report by the World Economic Forum highlights that over 50% of all employees will require reskilling by 2025 due to technological change. Yet many workers in traditional industries still lack access to training or exposure to new tools. Jenkins sees this as both a challenge and an opportunity. “These industries are essential,” he says. “If we invest in better tools and skills, we can create more opportunities for people at every level.” He also connects this issue to younger generations entering the workforce. “If we want to attract new talent, we need to meet them where they are,” he says. “That means using the tools they’re already comfortable with.” A Call for Practical Action Rather than calling for large-scale overhauls, Jenkins emphasizes simple, individual actions that can build momentum over time. “Start small,” he says. “You don’t need to change everything at once.” He suggests that business owners and workers can: Explore one new digital tool relevant to their work Take a short online course to build basic tech skills Ask questions and stay curious about new systems Look for ways to simplify daily tasks using technology “Consistency matters more than intensity,” Jenkins says. “You show up, you learn, and you improve step by step.” What Comes Next for an Industry Ready to Change Jenkins continues to work with companies through JEMI Technology & Consulting, helping them navigate digital change. His broader goal is to make technology more accessible and practical for industries that have long been overlooked by innovation. “I want to keep working on projects that solve real problems,” he says. “That’s what keeps me motivated.” As industries continue to evolve, Jenkins believes the path forward is clear. “Technology should not feel intimidating,” he says. “It should feel useful.” About Lucas Jenkins Lucas Jenkins is a Toronto-based entrepreneur and business leader working at the intersection of technology and traditional industries. He is the co-founder of JEMI Technology & Consulting, where he focuses on growth strategy, partnerships, and helping businesses transition into more advanced, technology-driven operations. He is also the co-founder of Rendoodle, a home renovation platform that modernized the planning process for consumers and was later successfully sold. Jenkins has a business background from Wilfrid Laurier University, where he played varsity soccer and earned Dean’s List honors. He is actively involved in community initiatives across Ontario, supporting children’s healthcare, youth sports programs, and mental health awareness.
For miniature crafting merchants, Fambase offers a way to move beyond transactional e-commerce and build communities where customers share, learn, and return. Seattle, Washington, United States, 8th May 2026 - Miniature crafting is built on patience, detail, and shared enthusiasm. Customers do not simply buy a miniature house kit because they need a product. They buy it because they are drawn to a creative process: assembling small rooms, painting tiny furniture, arranging lighting, and bringing a miniature world to life.On traditional e-commerce platforms, that interest often ends at the transaction. A customer can purchase a miniature house kit from one seller today and choose another seller tomorrow. The platform may complete the sale, but it does not help the merchant build a lasting relationship with the customer or create a shared space around the hobby.For merchants, this creates a structural challenge. They may have buyers, reviews, and occasional repeat orders, but they often lack a direct community layer around their craft. Customers who develop a deeper interest in miniature crafting may remain scattered across marketplaces, social channels, and search results, where they continue to compare competing products.From Product Listings to a Dedicated Miniature Crafting CommunityFor Seattle-based miniature crafting merchant Laura Bennett, this gap became clear as her DIY miniature house kits gained traction online. Customers loved the finished scenes and often asked questions about materials, lighting, assembly techniques, and design variations. But those conversations were fragmented across marketplace messages, comments, and separate chats.With Fambase, Bennett began moving her most interested customers into a dedicated community space. Instead of only listing products for sale, she could bring together people who were genuinely interested in miniature crafting and give them a place to stay connected after purchase.Inside the community, customers could share photos of their completed miniature houses, document their handcrafting process, exchange tips, ask questions, and learn from one another. Bennett was no longer only a seller. She became the organizer of a hobby community where customer participation made the business more valuable over time.Community Interaction Strengthens CommerceFambase connects this community activity directly with commerce. When members share their miniature house builds, discuss techniques, or compare design ideas, they create more context for future purchases. A customer who sees another member customize a garden cottage kit may become interested in buying the same kit, related accessories, or the merchant’s next release.Buy-now tools allow merchants to introduce new miniature house kits, material packs, seasonal designs, and add-on components within the same environment where customers are already engaged. Live auctions can be used for limited handmade models, special prototypes, or one-of-one finished miniature houses. Layered member management helps merchants identify repeat buyers, active contributors, and high-intent hobbyists, then serve them with early previews, priority access, or more targeted updates.This changes the role of product launches. A new item is no longer just another listing on a crowded marketplace. It is introduced to a group of people who already understand the craft, follow the merchant’s work, and actively participate in the hobby community.Repeat Purchase Through Shared InterestIn miniature crafting, repeat purchase often comes from inspiration. Customers buy again when they see new design possibilities, learn a new technique, or feel motivated by what others are making. Fambase gives merchants the infrastructure to keep that inspiration active.As customers share their miniature houses and making process, they help other members discover use cases, build confidence, and stay engaged with the craft. The community becomes a living catalog of customer creativity, while the merchant can release new products into an audience that is already engaged through conversation, trust, and shared interest.Compared with traditional e-commerce, where customers may leave after one order and continue shopping across competing sellers, Fambase helps miniature crafting merchants retain attention, build customer relationships, and turn hobby engagement into repeatable revenue.A New Operating Model for Craft-Based MerchantsMiniature crafting merchants are not only selling kits. They are selling creative participation, personal expression, and the satisfaction of making something by hand. That kind of business benefits from more than a product page.Fambase helps merchants build the community layer that traditional e-commerce platforms often lack. By combining customer connection, peer sharing, product updates, and direct purchasing in one space, Fambase helps miniature crafting sellers turn individual buyers into a long-term hobby community.Fambase has already enabled merchants and community operators across more than 50 countries to build businesses around structured communities. As sellers move away from fragmented marketplaces, this model is increasingly becoming the foundation for more stable pricing, continuous aftercare, and more reliable relationships.Fambase is currently open to merchants and partners. Sellers benefit from retaining up to 92 percent of their transaction revenue, while partners can participate in the platform’s growth by bringing in high quality merchants and sharing in long term value creation.For inquiries and partnerships, please contact: EveSmith@joinfambase.com Media Contact Organization: SocialSignal Lab Contact Person: Julian Rowe Website: https://medium.com/@julianblogsite Email: Send Email City: Seattle State: Washington Country:United States Release id:44822 The post Fambase Helps Miniature Crafting Merchants Turn One-Time Buyers Into Active Hobby Communities appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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e-thirteen has officially unveiled its new Grappler mountain bike tire line, headlined by a refined Flux GR Radial casing that delivers the best grip and comfort in the brand's history. This comprehensive lineup provides professional-level performance at affordable prices across E-MTB, Trail, All-Mountain, Enduro, and Downhill categories. PETALUMA, Calif. – e-thirteen has officially unveiled its new Grappler mountain bike tire line, headlined by a refined Flux GR Radial casing that delivers the best grip and comfort in the brand's history. This comprehensive lineup provides professional-level performance at affordable prices across E-MTB, Trail, All-Mountain, Enduro, and Downhill categories.The Radial Advantage: Grip Without CompromiseBy developing a true radial construction and adding special features, e-thirteen has achieved several key breakthroughs in MTB tire performance.So, what makes e-thirteen’s Radial tires one of the world’s best and grippiest MTB tires?30% Larger Contact Patch: At equal air pressures, the radial casing provides a significantly increased footprint, improving traction, stability, and braking bite.Unmatched Comfort: It’s not just about grip. The radial construction adds a sense of “extra travel” to your bike, conforming to the terrain and absorbing micro-variations to reduce rider fatigueDual Apex Stability: Unlike typical radial tires, e-thirteen’s version uses super-stiff Dual Apex Sidewall Inserts. This allows riders to run standard pressures without the excessive lateral flex common to radial competitors, and enhances rim protection. If you ride and live in a very rocky area, we still recommend increasing 15% to a little more for impact.Engineered Rubber and Tread Tailored for Every Rider:The Grappler MTB tire lineup utilizes two proprietary compounds and three purpose-built tread designs to eliminate guesswork:MoPo Compound: An extra-soft 42a durometer rubber used throughout the entire knob (base and outside). This provides maximum grip and slows tire rebound, damping vibrations for a tacky, high-confidence feel.Momentum Compound: A dual-compound option (50a center/42a shoulders) built for longevity and speed. It delivers 85% of MoPo’s maximum cornering grip while improving wear life and rolling speed, making it ideal for E-MTB and rear-wheel use.Three Tread Options:Grappler: The most aggressive, all-condition tire featuring a 2-3-2 tread design, with big center lugs for predictable traction through lean angles, and reduced knob flex.Grappler RS: A 27.5” rear-optimized 2-2-2 tread with tall, steep-ramped center knobs for improved braking and faster rolling speed. Grappler TR: The fastest and lightest choice, sharing the RS layout but with a lower-profile center tread, offers speed and efficiency, making it perfect for hardpack and high-speed terrain.A Simplified, Affordable MTB Tire Rangee-thirteen has scrutinized every model to ensure the lineup is easy to stock and easy to choose. The range includes the heavy-duty Flux GR Radial with Dual Apex Inserts, the supportive Flux GR gravity casing with GR Apex Inserts, and the lightweight Flux AM trail casing. All models feature two-ply construction for ample puncture prevention and Armor Weave sidewall protection."Riders shouldn't have to choose between performance and price. Getting the Grappler right meant a lot of iterations, a lot of back-to-back testing against the best tires on the market, and a lot of feedback from racers who don't sugarcoat anything. The construction we landed on is the one that beat everything we put it up against — and we're putting it in riders' hands at a price that respects their wallets." — Joel Peters, e-thirteen“More grip than ever, more tire for your money.”The Grappler line is priced to provide an elite performance-to-value ratio, with MSRPs ranging from just $59.95 to $79.95. Availability: Most models are available now!Find out more at: https://www.ethirteen.com/pages/grappler-tiresDon't just take our word for it. Mountain Bike Action gave the Grappler a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. BikeRadar awarded it 4.5 out of 5, praising its grip and cornering confidence. E-MTB riders take note: the Grappler was named one of the best E-MTB tires by BikePerfect and #1 for durability, with the robust casing and sticky MoPo compound handling the extra torque and weight that electric mountain bikes demand.About e-thirteen:e-thirteen is a rider-owned company dedicated to solving real-world problems for mountain bikers through authentic engineering and innovative design. Media Contact Organization: e*thirteen Contact Person: Chris Website: https://www.ethirteen.com Email: Send Email City: Petaluma State: CA Country:United States Release id:44791 The post e-thirteen Introduces The Gen3 Grappler Mountain Bike Tire Lineup with Radial Options appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. 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Eric Ayrault, an experienced educator with global teaching experience, is calling for stronger boundaries around cell phones, social media, and gaming to support student focus and well-being. Washington, USA, 8th May 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Eric Ayrault, a veteran educator with more than 30 years of classroom experience across the United States and internationally, is raising awareness about the growing impact of digital distractions on students. Drawing from decades of firsthand experience, Ayrault is encouraging parents, educators, and communities to rethink how technology is used in and around schools. “I saw the shift happen,” Ayrault says. “Cell phones, social media, and games started to take over students’ attention.” Recent data supports his concerns. Studies show that teenagers now spend an average of 7–9 hours per day on screens outside of schoolwork. At the same time, research from the American Psychological Association links heavy social media use to increased levels of anxiety, depression, and reduced self-esteem among adolescents. “Students are not just competing with each other anymore,” Ayrault explains. “They are competing with an entire digital world in their pocket.” Ayrault’s perspective comes from a career that has taken him from classrooms in Africa and Europe to schools across the U.S. His work has consistently focused on communication, student development, and engagement. Over time, he has observed a steady decline in attention spans and an increase in digital dependency among students. “Social media creates constant pressure,” he says. “Students compare themselves all day long. That didn’t exist before.” Beyond social platforms, Ayrault highlights the role of gaming in shaping behavior. According to industry reports, many popular games are designed with reward systems that encourage extended use. While engaging, these systems can make it difficult for students to shift focus back to academic tasks. “They are built to keep you hooked,” Ayrault says. “That makes it hard for students to focus on long-term goals like school.” Despite these challenges, Ayrault does not call for eliminating technology. Instead, he emphasizes balance and structure. “We need better boundaries,” he says. “Students need structure, both at school and at home. It’s our job as adults to train students for responsible use of these technologies as they grow up, but mostly that means limits. These technologies are not designed to be good for children; they are designed to hook attention. In particular, that is not good for developing brains.” Research supports this approach. Schools that implement structured phone policies have reported improved classroom engagement and fewer behavioral disruptions. Experts also suggest that setting consistent limits on screen time at home can improve sleep, academic performance, and overall well-being. Ayrault believes that small, practical changes can make a meaningful difference. “It’s not about removing technology,” he says. “It’s about using it in a way that supports learning, not replaces it.” Call to Action: What You Can Do Today Ayrault encourages individuals to take simple steps to create healthier tech habits: Set clear boundaries for phone use during homework and family time Encourage device-free periods, especially before bed Talk openly with students about social media and online pressure Support school policies that promote focused learning environments “Students need guidance,” Ayrault says. “If we create the right structure, they can thrive.” About Eric Ayrault Eric Ayrault is an experienced educator with more than 30 years of teaching across the United States and internationally. A graduate of Harvard University with a master’s degree from the University of Washington, he has taught in Africa, Europe, and North America, building a career focused on communication, student development, and inclusive learning environments. In addition to his classroom work, he has been actively involved in community outreach and mentorship, supporting students and local programs. Ayrault is also passionate about outdoor education, bringing a well-rounded and practical approach to learning and personal growth.
Chicago-based HR leader Karla Van Winkle continues to contribute to career development conversations through industry events and talent-focused initiatives. Chicago, IL, 8th May 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Karla Van Winkle, Director of Talent Development at R.M. Chin & Associates, continues to expand her presence in professional and workforce development spaces through recent industry engagement and participation in career-focused initiatives. Van Winkle was recently invited to attend the Chicago Legal Education Conference, reflecting her growing involvement in broader professional communities beyond her core industry. The conference brings together professionals across legal, business, and operational disciplines to discuss evolving workplace trends and leadership challenges. Her participation aligns with her ongoing focus on talent development, career management, and workforce strategy. “Being able to navigate change and uncertainty is critical,” Van Winkle said. “You have to be willing to keep learning and adapt as your career evolves.” Ongoing Commitment to Workforce Development In addition to conference participation, Van Winkle remains actively engaged in workforce development initiatives. She recently took part in an engineering and infrastructure career fair, connecting with students and early-career professionals exploring opportunities in the field. Events like these are designed to introduce emerging talent to career pathways and provide direct access to industry leaders. Van Winkle’s involvement reflects a continued effort to support the next generation of professionals while staying connected to workforce trends. “I think it’s important to engage with people early in their careers,” she said. “They’re trying to understand where they fit and what direction to take.” Bridging Industry and Career Development With a career spanning education and Human Resources, Van Winkle brings a practical perspective to career development. She began her career as a teacher and administrator before transitioning into HR, where she now leads talent development initiatives across multiple locations. Her work focuses on building structured systems around hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career progression. “People often think they need the perfect opportunity,” she said. “But it’s really about how you position yourself and the value you bring.” Supporting Long-Term Career Growth Van Winkle’s approach to career development emphasizes consistency and accountability. Through both her internal leadership and external engagement, she continues to advocate for personal ownership in career growth and the importance of adapting to change. “You are the only one in control of your path,” she said. “The effort you put in shapes where it leads.” Call to Action: Engage With Your Career Early Van Winkle encourages individuals—especially students and early-career professionals—to take an active role in exploring opportunities and building skills. Attend industry events and career fairs Ask questions and seek out mentorship Focus on developing practical skills Stay open to learning and change “Start where you are,” she said. “Take the next step and keep moving forward.” About Workforce Development and Career Engagement Workforce development focuses on connecting individuals with skills, training, and opportunities needed to succeed in evolving industries. Engagement through events, education, and mentorship plays a key role in helping professionals navigate career pathways and adapt to changing workforce demands. About Karla Van Winkle Karla Van Winkle is a Chicago-based Director of Talent Development at R.M. Chin & Associates with over two decades of experience in education and Human Resources. She specializes in talent strategy, career development, and organizational growth, and is recognized for her practical, systems-driven approach to building high-performing teams. She is also an active contributor to industry events and workforce development initiatives, supporting both experienced professionals and emerging talent.
KING VPN (Fast & Secure) provides Android users with a simple VPN connection flow, server selection, and mobile-friendly access across available global locations. United States, 8th May 2026 - TechDigitalLabs has announced the updated availability of KING VPN (Fast & Secure), an Android VPN application designed for users who want a simple way to connect through available VPN servers on mobile phones and tablets.Available on Google Play, KING VPN is built for everyday Android use and supports connection through Wi-Fi or mobile data. The app allows users to open the application, select an available server location, and start a VPN connection through a straightforward mobile interface.According to the Google Play listing, KING VPN includes server selection features and supports available locations connected with regions such as Russia, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Japan, Singapore, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, and other countries, depending on current server availability and network conditions. The listing also states that server access may vary by device, app version, user region, and live server status. (Google Play)The app is relevant for Android users searching for VPN-related mobile tools, including terms such as VPN for Russia, VPN for Android, VPN for phone, working VPN, free VPN, fast VPN, and VPN without registration. These terms reflect common search behaviour and are not presented as guaranteed performance, access, or pricing claims for every user or region.KING VPN is designed with a simple connection process. Users can open the app, choose an available server, tap to connect, and continue using their device while the VPN connection remains active. The app is intended for general mobile use and supports Android phones and tablets.The Google Play listing also notes that the app contains ads and in-app purchases, has more than 50,000 downloads, and is listed under the developer name TechDigitalLabs. The listing further states that no data is shared with third parties, no data is collected, and data is encrypted in transit, based on the developer’s data safety declaration. (Google Play)KING VPN can be downloaded from Google Play at:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kingwire.kingvpn&gl=ruAbout Tech Digital LabsTech Digital Labs provides digital marketing services alongside website and mobile app development. The company supports businesses with online promotion, website development, mobile application development, software solutions, and utility-based digital products. Its work includes Android applications, including games, software and everyday mobile utility apps, with a focus on simple user interfaces, mobile accessibility, and practical digital tools.Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TechDigitalLabsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-digital-labs/X: http://x.com/techdigitallabsWebsite: https://techdigitallabs.com/ Media Contact Organization: Tech Digital Labs Contact Person: Media Relations Website: https://techdigitallabs.com/ Email: info@techdigitallabs.com Country:United States Release id:44821 The post KING VPN Announces Updated Android VPN App for Mobile Users in Russia and Other Regions appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section above.
United States, 8th May 2026 - Washed, a leading provider of eco-friendly laundry services, is now offering fresh linen pickup for vacation rental owners and hosts in Virginia Beach and Suffolk. With the increasing demand for clean and hygienic accommodations, Washed helps property owners, especially those with short-term rentals, maintain a professional standard by providing reliable linen cleaning services.Why Choose Washed for Your Rental Linen Service?Washed takes the hassle out of maintaining clean linens for your vacation rental. Here’s why Washed is the ideal choice:• Convenient Pickup and Delivery: Washed offers pickup and delivery services right to your door, saving you time and effort.• Fresh, Clean Linens Every Time: Enjoy peace of mind knowing your linens will be professionally cleaned and returned fresh for your next guest.• Eco-Friendly Cleaning: Washed uses environmentally responsible methods to clean linens, ensuring that both your guests and the planet are cared for.• SMS Reminders: Stay organized with SMS reminders the night before your scheduled pickup.• No Hidden Fees: Washed provides transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and the ability to put your account on vacation hold for flexible scheduling.Types of Rentals We ServeWashed serves a variety of rental properties in Virginia Beach and Suffolk, including:• Short-term vacation rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo)• Beach houses• Corporate rentals• Event propertiesAdditional Services for Rental Property OwnersIn addition to linen pickup and delivery, Washed also offers:• Tablecloth and napkin rentals• Uniform cleaning services• Emergency commercial laundry servicesGet Started with Washed Today!Start enjoying fresh, clean linens for your vacation rental without the hassle of doing it yourself. Sign up today and let Washed handle your laundry needs so you can focus on providing exceptional experiences for your guests.To learn more or schedule your first linen pickup, visit Washed’s website: https://www.lifebeforelaundry.com/Contact InformationMatt PeltonEmail: hello@lifebeforelaundry.comPhone: (757) 632-4131Website: https://www.lifebeforelaundry.com/virginia-beach-va-laundry-service/Original Sourcehttps://www.lifebeforelaundry.com/media-room/ Media Contact Organization: Washed Contact Person: Matt Pelton Website: https://www.lifebeforelaundry.com/virginia-beach-va-laundry-service/ Email: Send Email Country:United States Release id:44820 The post Washed Offers Fresh Linen Pickup for Virginia Beach and Suffolk Rentals appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section above.
Explora Books will present Stewart T. Monti Sr.’s medieval adventure novels, Mary and Sir Edward, and Hillary and Sir Edward, at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair, June 17–21, at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in Beijing. Blending medieval intrigue, unlikely heroes, and enduring themes of courage and compassion, the novels follow two young girls whose choices quietly alter the fate of a kingdom. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 8th May 2026 - Set in 12th-century England, the series is rooted in the belief that even the smallest acts of bravery can echo far beyond a single moment. At the heart of both novels are underdogs forced into dangerous circumstances, discovering strength they never knew they possessed. Through acts of mercy, loyalty, and determination, Monti Sr.’s characters challenge the idea that greatness belongs only to the powerful.The first novel, Mary and Sir Edward, introduces Mary, a twelve-year-old farm girl struggling to help her family survive in the village of Darwick. When she discovers a wounded knight hiding near her home, she makes the dangerous decision to protect him from the men hunting him down. What begins as a quiet act of compassion soon grows into a mission that could determine the kingdom’s stability. Armed with little more than grit, instinct, and courage, Mary becomes an unlikely force in a conflict far larger than herself.The sequel, Hillary and Sir Edward, follows Mary’s daughter, Hillary, who is raised between the village smithy and the discipline of sword training. Refusing to accept the limitations imposed on her, Hillary disguises herself as a male page and enters the King’s service under Sir Edward. Her determination and skill eventually lead her into the center of royal intrigue, where she must defend both the throne and her own hard-earned place within a world that underestimates her.Monti Sr.’s transition into historical fiction was shaped by a lifetime of varied experiences, including his service as a C-130E pilot stationed at RAF Mildenhall in England. During his time overseas, he explored the English countryside and the remnants of wartime airfields, experiences that deepened his fascination with history, legacy, and the people who lived before him. The character of Sir Edward was inspired in part by the author’s uncle, who taught him practical farm skills, marksmanship, and self-reliance while growing up in the mountains of Virginia.Though separated by a generation, both novels share a common message: courage is not reserved for the extraordinary. Through Mary’s quiet resilience and Hillary’s defiance of convention, Monti Sr.’s stories celebrate perseverance, self-belief, and the enduring impact of ordinary people who choose to do what is right when it matters most.Visitors to the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair can discover Monti Sr.’s inspiring medieval adventure series at the Explora Books exhibition booth, 5A.B14.Mary and Sir Edward, and Hillary and Sir Edward are also available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retailers.About Explora Books Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally. Media Contact Organization: Explora Books Ltd Contact Person: Simon Pratt Website: https://explorabooks.com/home Email: Send Email Contact Number: +16043306795 Address:Jameson Offices, 838 W Hastings St w, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6, Canada City: Vancouver State: British Columbia Country:Canada Release id:44815 The post Explora Books to Showcase Stewart T. Monti Sr.’s Medieval Adventure Series at BIBF 2026 appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section above.
Esteban Merlo, real estate developer, author, and business consultant, discusses how investment strategy, urban development, and long-term planning are reshaping the future of modern real estate. Miami, Florida, United States, 8th May 2026 - Esteban Merlo, whose full name is Esteban Eduardo Merlo Hidalgo, is an international real estate developer, author, and business consultant known for his strategic approach to modern real estate development, investment planning, and long-term value creation.With more than three decades of experience in business and real estate, Esteban Merlo has participated in residential, commercial, and investment-oriented projects across the United States, Europe, and Latin America. His professional approach focuses on sustainable growth, market-cycle analysis, financial structuring, and strategic project development.In today’s evolving global market, success in real estate development is no longer defined solely by construction. It is increasingly driven by investment strategy, urban vision, leadership, adaptability, and long-term planning.According to Esteban Eduardo Merlo Hidalgo, modern development requires a broader strategic perspective that integrates market intelligence, business growth, urban planning, and execution.A Long-Term Vision for Modern Real Estate“Real estate development today is not only about buildings. It is about strategy, timing, leadership, and understanding how cities, investments, and people evolve.”— Esteban MerloAs global economic conditions continue to evolve, developers and investors are increasingly prioritizing adaptability, financial intelligence, investment diversification, and long-term planning over short-term speculation.Industry analysts continue to identify urban transformation, infrastructure expansion, and strategic development as major factors shaping the future of international real estate markets.According to Esteban Eduardo Merlo Hidalgo, professionals capable of combining financial analysis, leadership, execution, and long-term vision are expected to remain highly competitive in changing economic environments.Investment Strategy, Urban Development, and Business LeadershipThrough his digital platforms and professional publications, Esteban Merlo regularly shares insights on real estate development, investment strategy, entrepreneurship, and business growth.His content frequently explores topics related to:Urban developmentFinancial structuringLong-term investment strategyProject executionLeadership and entrepreneurshipSustainable real estate growthIn addition to his work in development, Esteban Merlo, whose full name is Esteban Eduardo Merlo Hidalgo, is also recognized as the author of The Real Estate Developer’s Journey, a publication focused on strategic project development, investment vision, and long-term business growth within the real estate sector.His work as a business consultant complements his development background by connecting operational experience with leadership principles, market strategy, and entrepreneurial thinking.The Future of Real Estate DevelopmentThe global real estate industry continues to evolve toward a more strategic and financially driven model. Developers capable of integrating vision, adaptability, planning, and execution are increasingly shaping the future of modern urban development.This evolving mindset is creating a new generation of real estate leadership focused not only on construction, but also on sustainability, long-term impact, and value creation.For Esteban Merlo, whose full name is Esteban Eduardo Merlo Hidalgo, the future of development belongs to professionals who understand both the financial and human side of real estate — combining investment intelligence with long-term urban vision.Learn More About Esteban MerloMore information about Esteban Merlo, whose full name is Esteban Eduardo Merlo Hidalgo, and his professional projects can be found on his official website: www.estebanmerlo.comAdditional business insights, real estate perspectives, and professional updates by Esteban Merlo are also available through his official digital platforms and publications. Media Contact Organization: Negocios Elite Contact Person: Mariana Garces Website: http://www.negocioselite.com Email: Send Email Contact Number: +13052446025 Address 2: Miami, Florida 33130 City: Miami State: Florida Country:United States Release id:44789 The post Esteban Merlo Shares Insights on the Future of Real Estate Development appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section above.
United States, 8th May 2026 - Running a restaurant requires juggling numerous responsibilities, and managing laundry can often be a time-consuming and stressful task. Washed is making it easier for restaurants in Norfolk and Chesapeake to focus on their customers and operations by providing reliable and efficient laundry pickup and delivery services. With Washed, restaurant owners can rest easy knowing their linens, towels, and uniforms are always clean and ready to use, without having to manage the laundry process themselves.How Washed Helps Norfolk and Chesapeake RestaurantsRestaurants in Norfolk and Chesapeake choose Washed for their laundry needs because of the following benefits:• Convenient Pickup and Delivery: Washed offers hassle-free pickup and delivery services to ensure that restaurant linens, towels, tablecloths, napkins, and uniforms are cleaned and delivered on time.• Eco-Friendly Practices: Washed is committed to using environmentally responsible cleaning methods that maintain the quality of your linens while reducing your environmental impact.• Reliable Service: With no hidden fees and flexible service options, Washed offers a trustworthy and affordable laundry solution tailored to restaurant needs.• Save Time: By outsourcing laundry services to Washed, restaurants can save valuable time and energy, allowing staff to focus on providing excellent customer service.Additional Services for RestaurantsIn addition to regular laundry services, Washed also offers linen rentals, making it easier for restaurants to always have clean tablecloths, napkins, and other linens available. With Washed, restaurant owners can streamline operations while maintaining a professional, clean appearance for their establishment.Get Started with Washed TodayRestaurants in Norfolk and Chesapeake can now simplify their laundry process with Washed. With pickup and delivery services tailored to your needs, Washed takes the hassle out of laundry so you can focus on running your restaurant. Sign up today to experience the convenience and quality service Washed provides!To learn more or get started, visit Washed's website: https://www.lifebeforelaundry.com/Contact InformationMatt PeltonEmail: hello@lifebeforelaundry.comPhone: (757) 632-4131Website: https://www.lifebeforelaundry.com/virginia-beach-va-laundry-service/Original Sourcehttps://www.lifebeforelaundry.com/media-room/ Media Contact Organization: Washed Contact Person: Matt Pelton Website: https://www.lifebeforelaundry.com/ Email: Send Email Country:United States Release id:44811 The post Washed Simplifies Laundry for Norfolk and Chesapeake Restaurants appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section above.
Explora Books will feature award-winning author Judy Quan at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair (June 17–21) at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in Beijing. Quan's two powerful books navigate the complex intersections of faith, trauma, and equality. Her featured titles, Surviving Religious Abuse and The Christian Feminist, offer the global audience a roadmap for spiritual restoration and a bold re-examination of women's roles within a modern Christian context. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 8th May 2026 - The drive to produce these works stems from Quan's personal history as a survivor of physical, emotional, and spiritual abuse. Her journey deepened when her daughter Ruth helped her recognize that the experiences she had described had a specific name: religious abuse. Compelled by a deep inner calling to share that journey, she became a leading voice for those whose sincerity has been weaponized by controlling religious organizations.A retired nurse, paralegal, and hospital chaplain, Judy Quan has been a seasoned, award-winning writer since her middle school years. Her life's work is defined by the servant leader model of discipleship—a mission focused on pointing others toward the Savior while providing practical tools for emotional and spiritual health. She has spent decades in lay ministry alongside her husband, Jeff Quan, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor. Together, they served for ten years in Stephen Ministry, gaining the rigorous training necessary to accompany individuals through life's greatest challenges with empathy and scriptural wisdom.In Surviving Religious Abuse, Quan explores the hidden nature of spiritual manipulation that conceals itself behind a veil of sacred authority. This book provides a vulnerable look at Quan's own escape from an abusive marriage and the indoctrination of a radical sect that claimed exclusive access to heaven. It also integrates clinical insights from Jeff Quan, LPC-S, who draws on his trauma therapy experience to introduce the Power/Control Cycle—a framework for understanding how survivors can reclaim personal agency in the present. Judy's own recovery chapters guide readers through establishing healthy, God-given boundaries as a pathway from survival to thriving.Challenging the notion that faith and feminism are opposed, The Christian Feminist presents a reasoned case for gender equality, firmly rooted in the life of Jesus. Quan highlights the better role chosen by Mary, the sister of Lazarus, whom Jesus praised for seeking spiritual teaching over traditional domestic duties. By showcasing biblical leaders such as the judge Deborah and Lydia—a seller of purple and a successful businesswoman who supported the early church and brought her household to faith in Christ—the work calls for a return to the simple gospel, stripped of the traditions of men that have been used to subordinate women.Quan asserts that true Christianity is based on love and mutual respect, rather than human power struggles or the jockeying for superior positions. She maintains that feminism is not about the hatred of men, but about honoring the equal but different values of all individuals. Her vision promotes a home and church organized around mutual submission, where no class of individuals is endowed with privileged status based solely on anatomy. "There is neither male nor female . . . for you are all one in Christ" (Gal. 3:28, NIV).Attendees of the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair are invited to visit the Explora Books exhibit to explore these transformative works. Surviving Religious Abuse and The Christian Feminist are available on Amazon. About Explora Books Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally. Media Contact Organization: Explora Books Ltd Contact Person: Simon Pratt Website: https://explorabooks.com/home Email: Send Email Contact Number: +16043306795 Address:Jameson Offices, 838 W Hastings St w, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6, Canada City: Vancouver State: British Columbia Country:Canada Release id:44810 The post Explora Books to Feature Award-Winning Author Judy Quan at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section above.
After stepping into the spotlight at the Met Gala, the SPREEAI CEO is attracting attention not just for his company — but for his style, ambition, and mysterious private life. Every year, the worlds of fashion, celebrity, technology, and culture collide on the biggest stages. This season, one name has been quietly generating a growing amount of attention: John Imah, the CEO and co-founder of SPREEAI.Fresh off his appearance at the Met Gala, Imah is quickly becoming one of the most interesting new figures moving through fashion’s inner circles. Known for building at the intersection of artificial intelligence and style, he is no longer just being noticed as a tech founder. Increasingly, he is being seen as a cultural presence — polished, ambitious, private, and impossible to ignore.Standing at 6’1”, with sharp personal style, a confident presence, and the kind of understated charisma that turns heads without trying too hard, Imah represents a very different kind of modern leading man. He is not loud. He is not chasing attention. He is not performing for the internet. And that may be exactly why people are paying attention.In a world where so much is overshared, Imah appears to move differently. His public image is refined, focused, and intentionally private. He seems equally comfortable in high-level business conversations, fashion-forward rooms, and red-carpet environments — a rare combination that has made him one of the more compelling men to watch in the fashion-tech space.His growing social media presence is only adding to the intrigue. Particularly on Instagram, Imah has started developing a following for his mix of fashion, travel, founder life, luxury aesthetics, and behind-the-scenes access into worlds most people never get to see. The energy feels curated but authentic — the kind of page people end up scrolling longer than they expected. Following the Met Gala, multiple fashion and entertainment outlets, including The Shade Room, began spotlighting him as one of the “Best Dressed Men” of the night, further cementing his emergence as a standout figure from this year’s event.Naturally, as his public profile rises, so does curiosity around his personal life.So, is John Imah dating anyone?From what is publicly visible, Imah appears to keep his romantic life extremely private. He does not seem to be the type to broadcast relationships online, feed dating rumors, or turn his personal life into a spectacle. While there has been growing interest around who he may be seeing, there is no clear public indication that he is currently in a relationship.In other words, John Imah appears to be single.For women who appreciate ambition, intelligence, style, and a little mystery, that detail is hard to ignore.Imah has the qualities that define a modern bachelor worth watching: he is successful without being flashy, attractive without seeming manufactured, and confident without needing to announce it. He has the discipline of a founder, the sophistication of someone comfortable in luxury spaces, and the quiet magnetism of a man whose best chapters may still be unfolding.His company, SPREEAI, has already positioned him at the center of one of fashion’s most exciting conversations: how artificial intelligence will shape the future of shopping, styling, and digital identity. But beyond the business momentum, Imah himself is becoming part of the story.The combination is rare: a tech founder with fashion credibility, cultural access, and bachelor energy.And while he may be focused on building his company right now, that has not stopped people from wondering who could eventually catch his attention.For now, John Imah remains one of the most intriguing men emerging from the fashion and technology scene — private, stylish, ambitious, and apparently still on the market.One thing is clear: after the Met Gala, people are not just watching what John Imah builds next.They are watching him. Media Contact Organization: CB Herald Contact Person: Ray Website: https://cbherald.com/ Email: Send Email Country:United States Release id:44817 The post Fashion Tech Founder John Imah Emerges as One of the Most Intriguing Bachelors in the Culture Scene appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section above.
Buffalo, United States, 8th May 2026 - In Believe Again, author Evie Matterson presents a reflective memoir centered on faith, grief, and personal restoration. Drawing from her own life experiences, the book examines how belief can be disrupted by trauma and loss, and what it means to consciously rebuild it over time.The narrative traces Matterson’s early life growing up in the projects of Newark, New Jersey, with a single mother, an environment marked by instability, fear, and formative hardship. From childhood experiences of abuse to later encounters with spiritual disillusionment, Believe Again documents how deeply held beliefs about God, self-worth, and purpose can fracture under pressure.A pivotal point in the book is the loss of Matterson’s mother, whose faith and presence shaped much of her spiritual foundation. Grief becomes a destabilizing force, pushing the author to confront inherited expectations, unresolved pain, and the difference between practiced religion and personal belief. Rather than offering instant resolution, the book follows a gradual process of reckoning, questioning, and reorientation.Unlike traditional faith-based narratives that emphasize certainty or moral clarity, Believe Again allows doubt and vulnerability to remain visible. Matterson frames belief not as a fixed state, but as a repeated decision, one shaped by lived experience rather than idealized devotion.About the AuthorYvette Matterson, also known as Evie Matters, was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. She grew up with a single mother and began writing at the age of thirteen. Her professional background includes work in event production, finance, and serving as a worship pastor, experiences that have shaped her perspective on faith, community, and human connection. Media Contact Organization: Kinetic Digital Publishers Contact Person: Emma Parker Website: https://www.kineticdigitalpublishers.com/ Email: Send Email Contact Number: +15103980823 Address:4498 Main St Suite 4 # 1697 Buffalo, NY 14226 City: Buffalo Country:United States Release id:44807 The post Believe Again by Yvette Matterson Explores Faith After Loss and Trauma appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section above.
Explora Books will feature Wyveda I. Philbert’s nautical memoir, A Young Man’s Dream: An Old Man’s Reality, at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair, taking place June 17–21 at the CNCC in Beijing. The memoir appeals through its detailed chronicle of one couple’s journey along America’s Great Loop—a 5,000-mile inland waterway route that winds up the East Coast, across the Erie Canal, through the Great Lakes, and back to Florida via the Gulf of Mexico—while offering insights into adventure, resilience, and partnership. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 8th May 2026 - The Great Loop has long captured the imagination of boaters across North America, and Philbert’s account shows why. Her husband, Joe, was inspired by a 1950s article about a solo sailor who completed the route in a 17-foot outboard cruiser. He had dreamed of making the journey since his teenage years. After retiring, he spent five years preparing their 31-foot Bombay Clipper sailboat, Whoosher, before finally setting out. The only question was whether his wife—who had never been around boats, couldn’t swim, and had no intention of going—would come along.Told with candor, humor, and a sailor’s eye for detail, the memoir follows the couple’s route along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). They travel from their home dock in Alva, Florida, north through Georgia and South Carolina, past the historic ports of Charleston and Beaufort, into the Chesapeake Bay, across the Erie Canal, and into the Great Lakes before turning south through America’s river system.Along the way, Philbert captures the unique experience of liveaboard boating. Submarines surface near coastal bases, flamingos crowd island shores, jellyfish drift past at dusk, and porpoises race alongside the bow. Each stop reveals towns rich with history. The book also functions as a practical ICW companion, offering insight for readers planning—or imagining—their own Great Loop journey.At the heart of the memoir are the relationships formed along the way. An accidental encounter with another couple, Rodger and Dee, at a Florida lock becomes one of the book’s central threads. The two boats travel together up the coast, sharing anchorages, meals, and the daily rhythms of life on the water. Their friendship reflects the close-knit community that emerges among Great Loop sailors—strangers united by a shared journey who quickly become something more like family.Beyond its sailing content, the book resonates with its central theme: the courage to pursue a lifelong dream despite uncertainty, risk, and inexperience. Philbert’s voice is warm, self-deprecating, and candid—that of a reluctant first mate turned committed traveler. Her growing appreciation for the natural world and the generosity of strangers give the narrative its emotional core.For readers who have ever dreamed of casting off the lines and following the water wherever it leads, this memoir offers an immersive alternative. Explora Books will showcase the title at its exhibition booth during the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair.A Young Man’s Dream: An Old Man’s Reality is also available through Amazon and other major retailers. About Explora Books Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally. Media Contact Organization: Explora Books Ltd Contact Person: Simon Pratt Website: https://explorabooks.com/home Email: Send Email Contact Number: +16043306795 Address:Jameson Offices, 838 W Hastings St w, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6, Canada City: Vancouver State: British Columbia Country:Canada Release id:44808 The post Wyveda I. Philbert’s Great Loop Memoir to Be Featured at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licences, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section above.
Healthcare data and medical knowledge are vast and complex, while healthcare insurance rules are highly intricate. Both public medical insurance and commercial health insurance are high-value scenarios closely tied to national welfare, fund security, public interest, and people’s immediate rights and benefits. They require the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, security, and traceability. How can AI truly understand complex medical records, process massive volumes of documents, and support medical insurance fund supervision as well as commercial health insurance risk control? Today, Unisound presents its answer: the official launch of U1-InsureMed, a large model designed for medical insurance intelligence. Built on Unisound’s self-developed general-purpose large model foundation and deeply integrated with hundreds of millions of real-world clinical data records, U1-InsureMed connects end-to-end capabilities across the medical insurance value chain. It empowers both public medical insurance scenarios, such as compliance supervision and fund security, and commercial insurance scenarios, such as risk identification and refined claims management. With “one model empowering two domains,” it accelerates the digital and intelligent transformation of the healthcare security system. The model is now fully available on Unisound’s Token Hub large model service platform, offering standardized APIs for one-click integration, on-demand invocation, and token-based billing. This marks a major step forward in scaling AI applications across the insurance sector. API access: https://maas.unisound.com/ 1. Deep Industry Focus: Reconstructing Core Capabilities for Intelligent Insurance from the Ground Up U1-InsureMed is purpose-built for vertical healthcare insurance scenarios. Its technical foundation is derived from Unisound’s self-developed general-purpose large model and has been comprehensively upgraded to meet the rigorous requirements of high-value applications. Foundation support The model is built on Unisound’s self-developed multimodal general-purpose large model and adopts a three-stage training paradigm: “general cognitive foundation + vertical supervised fine-tuning + preference learning.” It also establishes a three-in-one alignment mechanism involving medical insurance experts, clinicians, and auditors, ensuring that model outputs are not only accurate but also aligned with regulatory ethics and business standards. Business capabilities Centering on the full process of public medical insurance and commercial insurance, the model provides capabilities including policy Q&A, intelligent auditing, compliance supervision, risk identification, and claims assistance. Through multimodal semantic understanding and medical-domain parsing capabilities, it can truly “understand medical records, read documents, and apply rules accurately,” significantly improving the efficiency and precision of insurance operations. Data updates The model is supported by an industry-grade knowledge base system that enables real-time retrieval and dynamic updates of the latest public and commercial insurance policies and regulations. This provides continuous and authoritative data support, ensuring that business decisions and rule execution remain aligned with the latest regulatory requirements. In real-world business scenario testing, U1-InsureMed achieved significant improvements across multiple capabilities compared with models of a similar parameter scale. Its medical capability, medical insurance knowledge understanding, coding alignment, and business processing capabilities were all enhanced. Specifically, its medical insurance policy Q&A capability improved by 12.6%, enabling more accurate understanding of complex rules. Its medical insurance coding alignment accuracy improved by 23.4%, significantly strengthening coding consistency and standardization. Its medical insurance business processing capability improved by 6.5%, making medical record compliance judgment more efficient and reliable. Its foundational medical capability improved by 5.4%, further enhancing medical understanding and reasoning. Overall, the model has built measurable performance advantages in key business processes, effectively supporting the implementation of medical insurance supervision and commercial insurance risk control scenarios. 2. Deep Deployment Across Two Scenarios: Empowering High-Quality Development of Public and Commercial Insurance Medical insurance fund supervision is a fundamental safeguard for people’s livelihoods, while commercial insurance risk control is a key pillar for stable industry operations and the protection of user rights. Both require AI to be highly trustworthy, accurate, secure, and compliant. With deep medical semantic understanding, precise parsing of multimodal documents, and dynamic policy knowledge evolution, U1-InsureMed connects the critical pathway from underlying data cognition to upper-level business decision-making. Based on this foundation, the model targets two core areas: medical insurance fund supervision and commercial insurance risk control. Driven by both technology and scenario implementation, it is reshaping the operating paradigm of the industry. Public Medical Insurance: Advancing Regulatory Models and Strengthening Fund Security In medical insurance fund supervision, U1-InsureMed helps the industry move from traditional “rule-based review” toward a new era of intelligent “cognitive supervision.” The model can directly process massive volumes of unstructured data, including electronic medical records and examination reports. It can independently read full-process diagnosis and treatment information, cross-verify it with medical expense lists, and efficiently identify various violations, such as medication beyond approved limits, duplicate charges, excessive diagnosis and treatment, and DRG upcoding. It can also automatically identify and match rules in complex scenarios such as chronic and special diseases, comprehensively improving the automation and standardization of medical insurance auditing. Case 1: Deeply understanding medical records to identify medication violations beyond approved limits In medical insurance violation audits, certain drugs have clearly defined reimbursement scopes. For example, benazepril hydrochloride tablets are reimbursable only for specific indications, including hypertension, congestive heart failure, and progressive chronic renal insufficiency. By automatically parsing patient medical records, the system can determine whether the patient’s previous diagnoses and current hospitalization records reflect the approved indications, thereby identifying improper medication claims. Case 2: Determining DRG grouping based on medical records to detect upcoding violations In DRG/DIP payment supervision scenarios, the model understands medical record content and combines it with medical insurance DRG grouping rules to determine the correct case grouping. It can distinguish between similar disease groups and identify behaviors that attempt to obtain medical insurance funds through higher-coded groupings. Case 3: Intelligent report interpretation to support health assistant capabilities As medical insurance services continue to evolve toward health management, medical insurance authorities have growing needs for health education, chronic disease management, and proactive health intervention. Relying on multimodal understanding, the model can intelligently parse physical examination reports, laboratory and imaging reports, and outpatient medical records, enabling intelligent report interpretation and health consultation services. This helps medical insurance institutions extend from traditional payment services to broader health services. In early 2026, Unisound won the bid for China’s first provincial-level vertical medical insurance large model project: the Jiangsu Provincial Medical Insurance Large Model and Agent Application Project. On the regulatory side, the project builds a 24/7 “AI auditor” and establishes a full-lifecycle intelligent control system. On the public service side, it launches an intelligent health service agent, creating a provincial-level demonstration model driven by both fund supervision and public services. This provides replicable and scalable practical experience for the digital transformation of medical insurance nationwide. Commercial Insurance: Improving Cost Control, Efficiency, and Service Experience In the commercial insurance sector, Unisound has deepened cooperation with leading insurance groups. Through its medical insurance large model, it has significantly upgraded claims risk control, raising the cost control rate to approximately 20% and enabling billion-yuan-level incremental cost management across more than 2.6 million claims orders. This effectively helps insurers reduce costs and improve efficiency. For small and medium-sized insurance companies, Unisound has launched an innovative “pay-per-order” flexible cooperation model, building an intelligent risk control service system that covers customers across different levels and lowering the threshold for digital and intelligent transformation. Case 1: Critical illness determination In commercial health insurance claims, critical illness determination is a core and complex review process involving large volumes of medical records, examination results, and disease definition clauses. The model can analyze electronic medical records, discharge summaries, pathology reports, imaging examinations, and surgical records. It deeply understands the disease diagnosis process and combines it with the Critical Illness Insurance Disease Definition Standard and relevant product clauses to automatically complete critical illness determination and risk review. Case 2: Pre-existing condition identification In commercial insurance underwriting and claims scenarios, identifying pre-existing conditions is an important part of risk assessment. It directly affects liability determination, claim rationality, and fraud risk control. Based on outpatient records, inpatient records, examination reports, and medication records, the model can conduct in-depth analysis of a policyholder’s historical health status and automatically identify potential pre-existing disease risks. Case 3: Auto insurance medical review to identify unrelated medical charges In commercial auto insurance claims, medical expense review is essential for cost control and risk identification. It directly affects claim accuracy and payout amounts. The model can analyze outpatient records, inpatient records, examination reports, and expense lists to intelligently determine the relationship between accident-related injuries and medical services. It can automatically identify examinations, treatments, medications, and consumables unrelated to the traffic accident injury. For complex scenarios such as hospitalization under the pretext of accident injury, unrelated treatment bundled into claims, and chronic disease medication unrelated to the accident, the model performs cross-validation using injury details, treatment pathways, and medical knowledge. It helps auditors quickly detect abnormal charging risks, improving auto insurance claims review efficiency and cost control capabilities. 3. U1-OCR-Med: Breaking Industry Bottlenecks and Building a Technical Moat for Medical Document Processing Medical insurance and commercial insurance scenarios involve complex processes and a wide variety of paper documents. Most general-purpose large models on the market still struggle with medical documents that feature disordered layouts, seal occlusion, blurred image quality, and low-resolution scans. Common problems include inaccurate recognition, logical discontinuity, and slow scenario adaptation. U1-InsureMed directly addresses the pain points of public and commercial insurance scenarios by working in synergy with Unisound’s self-developed U1-OCR-Med model. U1-OCR-Med focuses on intelligent recognition, information extraction, and structured parsing of various paper documents. U1-InsureMed then undertakes subsequent business rule verification, audit judgment, and full-process business handling. Together, the two models create comprehensive technical advantages across medical and insurance scenarios, effectively solving industry challenges such as difficult paper document processing and low business circulation efficiency. Multi-dimensional leading performance In key medical document tasks such as document classification, bill extraction, medical record parsing, and certificate recognition, the model’s accuracy leads general-purpose large models. All four key capabilities exceed 95%, and the model demonstrates strong cross-domain zero-shot generalization, enabling flexible adaptation to diverse scenarios including public medical insurance and commercial insurance. Innovative architecture The model adopts an innovative decoupled structure-aware architecture, allowing it to learn both text semantics and layout features simultaneously. This effectively solves challenges such as disordered medical document layouts, low-quality scanned copies, and seal occlusion. To address cross-page medical records and fragmented information, the model introduces a coordinate-enhanced multi-page joint attention mechanism. Through both spatial and temporal encoding, it enables accurate verification of cross-page related information and resolves information loss and logical discontinuity in ultra-long text processing. Agile business adaptation The model supports schema-level flexible field configuration. Business users can quickly adapt to policy adjustments across different provinces and cities without retraining the model. This greatly reduces the maintenance cost of long-tail documents and enables a leap from “technical parameter tuning” to “business self-configuration.” 4. Building a Commercial Ecosystem and Accelerating the Digital Transformation of Healthcare Security The value of technology is ultimately proven through commercial implementation. Unisound has built a complete healthcare AI business closed loop. Leveraging nearly 450 partner hospitals nationwide, with approximately 35% coverage among A++ hospitals, Unisound continuously feeds hundreds of millions of real-world clinical medical records back into model training. This creates a positive business flywheel: top-tier hospital data accumulation, industry-leading medical and medical insurance large model refinement, and full-scenario expansion across public medical insurance, commercial insurance, and regional medical administration. Together, these factors drive sustained high-speed business growth. For AI companies, business value equals intelligent density — stronger intelligence from smaller models — multiplied by token value, rather than token quantity. U1-InsureMed moves away from the traditional approach of blindly increasing parameter size and invocation volume. Instead, it focuses on deeply mining high-value tokens. Through efficient data training, precise routing, and dynamic quantization compression, the model delivers higher-density business intelligence output under the same computing power. On the Token Hub platform, Unisound adheres to “billing based on effective business value,” ensuring that every token invocation directly serves key decision-making points in medical insurance auditing and commercial insurance risk control. This multiplier effect of “high-density intelligence × high-value tokens” not only greatly reduces computing and integration costs for insurers and medical insurance bureaus, but also significantly improves AI return on investment. Currently, Unisound’s insurance SaaS service has been fully launched. Centered on “U1-InsureMed + medical OCR + intelligent risk control,” it provides hospitals, medical insurance bureaus, and insurance companies with integrated cloud-based services covering intelligent auditing, risk management, fast claims processing, and fund supervision. Through open APIs and lightweight billing on the Token Hub platform, Unisound greatly lowers the threshold for AI application implementation across the industry, helping partners quickly build dedicated intelligent agents and jointly develop a digital healthcare insurance ecosystem. Looking ahead, Unisound will continue to deepen its focus on the healthcare and insurance verticals, continuously iterate its model technologies, and upgrade its intelligent service capabilities. With a more open ecosystem and more professional solutions, Unisound aims to support the digital and intelligent transformation of China’s healthcare security system, helping it move toward a new stage of development that is more efficient, precise, and inclusive.
