Mes: agosto 2020

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – TAAL Distributed Information Technologies Inc. (CSE: TAAL) (FWB: 9SQ) (OTCQB: OTC: TAALF) («TAAL» or the «Company«) announces that its operating subsidiary has filed a second patent application (the «Patent Application«) with the United Kingdom patent office with respect to its newly acquired Layer 1 token blockchain technology for the BSV (Bitcoin SV) network.

Layer 1 tokens are validated by computers operating on the blockchain directly, unlike more common Layer 2 token systems which require separate Layer 2 protocol servers. Processing transactions directly on the network is synergistic with TAAL’s vision and roadmap for its core business of blockchain transaction processing as it allows different ways of creating more transactions and thus facilitates an expansion of the fee market available to TAAL. The fee market is an important pillar of TAAL’s revenue strategy.

Bitcoin SV has proven scalability in both transaction volume/capacity and block size that has been demonstrated on the BSV stress test network (1 gigabyte sustained) and BSV main network (360 megabyte peak) that is unequaled by any other blockchain technology. Jerry Chan, TAAL’s CEO, said «We are proud to be involved in delivering this ground-breaking initiative to market and look forward to working with our enterprise clients and development partners to expand the ecosystem for smart contract technology on the Bitcoin SV platform.»

Layer 1 tokens, to this point, has been primarily the domain of Ethereum, whose ecosystem of Layer 1 tokens is currently recognised as the largest in the blockchain industry, and this technology opens the door for the migration of legitimate tokens that require enterprise level scaling to the Bitcoin SV network.

In April 2020, TAAL entered into a US$1m licensing deal with nChain Group Holdings Limited («nChain») to secure access to critical IP to support its development of transaction processing capabilities. This patent builds on top of nChain’s extensive intellectual property portfolio and creates an array of opportunities for innovative and disruptive solutions which are at the heart of the blockchain technology delivered by Satoshi Nakamoto when he published his Bitcoin white paper in 2008.

The Patent Application will underpin the launch of associated technologies and platforms and reinforces Bitcoin SV’s position as the leader for enterprise use cases.

In consideration of acquiring the intellectual property underlying the Patent Application, TAAL’s operating subsidiary has entered into a royalty agreement with the inventor.

Developers and enterprise clients wanting to discuss use cases and/or access to this Layer 1 token technology should contact TAAL via stastoken@taal.com.

About TAAL Distributed Information Technologies Inc.

TAAL is a Canadian-based technology company leading in enterprise scale blockchain based information management and security through Bitcoin SV and other SHA-256 based digital asset platforms.

The CSE, nor its Regulation Services Provider, accepts no responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain statements included in this news release constitute «forward-looking information» as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation. The words «will», «intends», «expects» and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information will contain these identifying words. Specific forward-looking information contained in this news release includes, but is not limited to statements regarding: the expansion of the transaction processing fee market, the launch of technologies and platforms associated with Layer 1 tokens and the viability of the BSV network as an alternative to the Ethereum network. These statements are based on factors and assumptions related to historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Since forward-looking information relates to future events and conditions, by its very nature it requires making assumptions and involves inherent risks and uncertainties. TAAL cautions that although it is believed that the assumptions are reasonable in the circumstances, these risks and uncertainties give rise to the possibility that actual results may differ materially from expectations. Material risk factors include the future acceptance of Bitcoin SV and other digital assets and risks related to information processing using those platforms, the ability for TAAL to leverage intellectual property into viable income streams and other risks set out in Item 20 Risk Factors of TAAL’s Form 2A – Listing Statement dated July 31, 2018 and elsewhere in TAAL’s continuous disclosure filings available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Given these risks, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information contained herein. Other than as required by law, TAAL undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise.

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OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, Vote.org, the nation’s largest voter engagement platform and the only Black-led organization in the civic tech space, will honor the-late Congressman and civil rights activist, John Lewis, with a #GoodTroublePledge Voter Registration and Engagement Drive.

The drive comes in the wake of Lewis’ recent passing, and renewed calls to restore the Voting Rights Act. The Supreme Court gutted key provisions of the VRA  in 2013, eliminating critical protections against systemic voter suppression that are still present in elections today.  According to the ACLU, states with the most extreme disenfranchisement laws have long records of suppressing the rights of Black people. In Iowa, one in four Black voting-age men are disenfranchised as a result of the state’s voting laws.

«Today, we celebrate the work of John Lewis and so many others who sacrificed their blood, sweat and tears – and in many cases, their very lives – to give every American what is rightfully ours: full and unfettered access to the ballot box,» said Andrea Hailey, CEO of Vote.org.

Vote.org also hosted an Instagram live event with CEO Andrea Hailey’s father, Richard Hailey, who is a renowned attorney and civil rights champion in Indiana. Their conversation will highlight Andrea’s personal story, and the sacrifices Black people have made to ensure the promise of equality throughout the course of American history. Additionally, Vote.org partners will join the organization in promoting the virtual #GoodTroublePledge Voter Registration and Engagement Drive, encouraging Americans to take specific actions on Vote.org’s website to get #VoteReady for this election cycle.

About Vote.org:
Vote.org is the only Black-led voter engagement organization in the digital civic space. The organization has had a banner year in 2020, registering over one million voters, helping over one million voters request vote-by-mail ballots, and assisting more than two million voters in checking their voter status. With over 30 million visits to the website, nine million voter verifications, and four million vote-by-mail requests processed, Vote.org represents the largest voter engagement digital platform in the nation.

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DEANSBORO, N.Y., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Asher Anken was 6 years old when he spent 7 weeks in Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY to remove a cavernoma that was bleeding in the stem of his brain. Two delicate brain surgeries and hours of rehabilitation therapy later, he was able to hike and play outside again.

During his first hike, he discovered a beaver pond and found the perfect walking stick. He spent that morning pulling sticks from the pond, and was inspired. «I had the idea that I could sell hiking sticks and share the money with the kids and families at the hospital,» says Asher. He started «Beaver Stickz» with his grandfather Ron Whitford and step-dad Josh Lewis, selling beautiful, sturdy hiking sticks and apparel, using the slogan, «Busy With A Purpose».

Beaver Stickz donates 50% of the net proceeds to the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, and puts the remaining 50% in a fund for Asher’s college education.

«I want everyone to have a good hiking stick,» Asher says. «We even have an option to ‘pay what you can afford’, since we believe everyone should have access to a good hiking stick and spend hours outside in fresh air and nature,» adds Josh.

Together, Josh Lewis, who is owner of Co-Movement Gym, Ron Whitford, and Asher are illuminating for the world to see the value of gratitude, hard work, and giving back. The business’ website shares the family’s philosophy: «There are 365 days in a year and we want to bring awareness of being ‘Busy With A Purpose’ each and every day. The goal is to handcraft 365 Beaver Stickz per year, a daily reminder that good health and happiness is a blessing.» They have sold 90 of their one-of-a-kind Beaver Stickz so far.

All Beaver Stickz are collected sustainably by the family, then each unique stick is dried for a week, sanded smooth, and stained in multiple layers for a durable finish. Beaver Stickz offers shipping to individuals and commercial businesses. Because the Beaver Stickz hiking sticks are so labor-intensive—they finish one each day—the supply is limited, so Asher offers branded apparel as well, which he can provide in higher volume. The apparel promotes the message ‘Busy With A Purpose’ on the back of each tee-shirt, fleece pullover, or thermal. Asher says, «You can buy a great hiking stick for you, and Beaver Stickz clothes for your whole family!»

The company’s approach to business sets an inspiring example of sustainable capitalism and public good. The young entrepreneur reminds us, «I want everyone to live a life filled with happiness and good health.»

About Beaver Stickz:

Beaver Stickz is located in Deansboro, NY, and abides by conscious capitalist principles. Conscious Leadership: Authentic and loyal to the cause. Conscious Culture: Intentional in our actions and performance. Higher Purpose: Simply put…do good. Stakeholder Orientation: Care for customers, the local community and vendors.

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WARREN, N.J., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — An aerosol study commissioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) with the support of Arts Ed NJ and a coalition of more than 125 performing arts organizations has generated a second set of preliminary results that provides further optimism for the mitigation of Coronavirus’ impact on performing arts activities.

Preceded by initial results released July 13 that centered on aerosol pathways from a soprano singer and subjects playing four different musical instruments, the second phase of experimentation investigated aerosol from additional singers and instruments, as well as theatre performers. A final report, which will incorporate more testing on the aforementioned areas along with speech and debate activities and an aerobic simulation, is expected with the completion of the study in December.

«The goal of this study from the beginning was to identify the issues of aerosol production in performing arts activities, and to find a way forward so these activities will survive the pandemic,» said study co-chair Dr. Mark Spede, CBDNA President and Clemson University director of bands. «We are identifying ways performing arts participants can meet in person with the lowest risk possible.»

Powered by research teams at the University of Colorado and the University of Maryland, the study’s second round of findings is highlighted by five principal takeaways related to masks, distance, time, air flow and hygiene with the goal of creating the safest possible environment for bringing performing arts back into classrooms, band rooms, rehearsal spaces, performance halls and on athletic fields.

The most recent findings for performing arts participants in music, band, choir, speech and theatre reinforced the masking measures from the original study results. Those results found that affixing masks to participants and applying bell cover «masks» to musical instruments significantly reduced the range of aerosol particle emissions. Personal masks should be well-fitting, multi-layered, washable or disposable, and surgical in style. Ideally, bell covers should be made of non-stretchy material that has a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 13 – a rating known to protect against cough and sneeze, bacteria and virus particles. However, any type of covering is better than nothing.

Long-established social distancing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (6 feet by 6 feet) should be applied at all times, with additional space (9 feet by 6 feet) allocated to accommodate trombone players. Masks can be optional but are strongly recommended while performing or rehearsing outdoors; instrument bell covers, however, should be used in all settings.

Study statistics indicate limiting rehearsal times to 30 minutes or less significantly reduces the quantity and spread of aerosol among the individuals involved. Following an indoor rehearsal, activities leaders should wait until at least one HVAC air change has occurred prior to using the same room again. Outdoors, playing should stop for approximately five minutes after each 30-minute segment to allow the aerosol to disperse.

As can be expected, optimal air flow is achieved during outdoor rehearsals. For programs looking to use tents as a means of sheltering performers outdoors, open-air tents – those with high rooftops and without walls – should be employed. HEPA filters are strongly recommended to increase the amount of clean air and the number of air changes per hour for indoor rehearsals. Additional guidance can be found on the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) website: https://www.ashrae.org.

Finally, the second round of results places a strong emphasis on hygiene. In addition to basic hygienic measures like keeping common areas sanitized and encouraging frequent handwashing, it is recommended that instrument spit valves be emptied onto absorbent sheets such as puppy pads rather than directly onto the floor.

While several months of research remain ahead for the aerosol study, co-chair Dr. James Weaver, NFHS Director of Performing Arts and Sports, believes the preliminary findings and subsequent recommendations have already made a great impact on the feasibility of conducting performing arts activities in the near future.

«We know there are elevated aerosol productions that exist in performing arts activities,» Weaver said. «We feel strongly that the performing arts field is committed to the safety and well-being of all students, with a clear desire to understand what happens when instruments are played, or people engage in singing, theatre or other expressive artistic experiences. We are beginning to understand what steps can be taken to mitigate concerns and allow students to engage in the many life-affirming experiences that are central to the arts.»

«Going back to school has risks. School administrators and educators are working hard to reduce that risk with approaches including the use of masks, social distancing, proper hygiene and other mitigation strategies to reduce the level of risk,» states Bob Morrison, director, Arts Ed NJ. «The same is true for arts education. With proper mitigation performing arts classes and activities can occur. Our position is clear. If our students are in school the arts are in school. Period.»

To learn more about the researchers and contributors, view past preliminary results and browse additional resources related to the aerosol study, please visit: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/unprecedented-international-coalition-led-by-performing-arts-organizations-to-commission-covid-19-study/.

For more information about Arts Ed NJ, visit https://www.artsednj.org

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About Arts Ed NJ
Arts Ed NJ is the unified voice for arts education in New Jersey. The mission of Arts Ed NJ is to create the proper conditions for arts learning to take place in New Jersey. Formerly the New Jersey Arts Education Partnership, Arts Ed NJ was founded in 2007 by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, New Jersey Department of Education and Music for All Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional information is available at http://www.artsednj.org.

About the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
The NFHS, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the national leadership organization for high school sports and performing arts activities. Since 1920, the NFHS has led the development of education-based interscholastic sports and performing arts activities that help students succeed in their lives. The NFHS sets direction for the future by building awareness and support, improving the participation experience, establishing consistent standards and rules for competition, and helping those who oversee high school sports and activities. The NFHS writes playing rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. Through its 50 member state associations and the District of Columbia, the NFHS reaches more than 19,500 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7.9 million in high school sports. As the recognized national authority on interscholastic activity programs, the NFHS conducts national meetings; sanctions interstate events; offers online publications and services for high school coaches and officials; sponsors professional organizations for high school coaches, officials, speech and debate coaches, and music adjudicators; serves as the national source for interscholastic coach training; and serves as a national information resource of interscholastic athletics and activities. For more information, visit the NFHS website at http://www.nfhs.org.

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SPRINGFIELD Mass., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Springfield Museums are delighted to present The Outwin: American Portraiture Today at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts October 3, 2020, through April 4, 2021.

«The Outwin has gained a reputation for spotting the best of the best in American portraiture,» said Kay Simpson, President and CEO of the Springfield Museums. «We are delighted to offer this important exhibition to our visitors. And we are excited to also feature regional portraiture in our Community Gallery.»

The Outwin: American Portraiture Today a major exhibition from the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery featuring the finalists of its fifth triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition.  Every three years, artists living and working in the United States are invited to submit one of their recent portraits to a panel of experts chosen by the Portrait Gallery. In 2019, nearly 50 works were selected from over 2,600 entries in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, time-based media and performance art.  The resulting presentation reflects the compelling and diverse approaches that today’s artists are using to tell the American story through portraiture. Finalists have come from 14 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

The latest edition of The Outwin addresses themes of socio-political relevance, including immigration, Black Lives Matter, adolescence, the status of American workers, gun violence and LGBTQ+ rights. Included in the exhibition is the work of the competition’s first-prize winner Hugo Crosthwaite, a resident of San Diego, and the first Latinx artist to receive this prestigious award since the national competition was founded in 2006.

«We are thrilled to display this celebrated and prestigious exhibition in Springfield and to present the many expressions of portraiture being pursued by artists today,» said Heather Haskell, Director of the Art Museums and Vice-President of the Springfield Museums.

The Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition is made possible by the Virginia Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition Endowment, established by Virginia Outwin Boochever and continued by her children.

Smithsonian affiliation made possible through the generous support of the MassMutual Foundation.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Energy & Natural Resources Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been ranked in the Inframation League Table quarterly report.

In Q1 of 2020, Greenberg Traurig ranked 35th with three deals totaling roughly $505 million. Greenberg Traurig was also ranked within their North America specific table, where the firm came in 20th. For the 2019 full year report, Greenberg Traurig ranked 48th globally with 14 deals for roughly $4 billion, and 23rd in North America for 10 deals totaling $3.7 billion.

According to Inframation, the league table ranks legal advisors who advise sponsors, lenders, and government by deal value and deal count within the energy sector among others. Their criteria focuses on project finance transactions within core infrastructure and all infrastructure fund activity irrespective of sector. According to its website, Inframation is the world’s leading provider of news, data, and analysis for the infrastructure and power industries with comprehensive databases that cover deals and players in the power and energy markets.

«As Greenberg Traurig’s Energy Project Finance Group grows, it’s an honor to see the hard work of our attorneys recognized in the Inframation League Table report ranking,» said Jeff Chester, global head of Greenberg Traurig’s Energy Project Finance Group. «Thank you to our clients for their trust and to the Greenberg Traurig global network for its support.»

«Greenberg Traurig is committed to providing clients with quality legal representation. This commitment along with the strategic growth of the firm’s Energy Practice, have a direct correlation to the firm’s ranking,» said co-chairs of Greenberg Traurig’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice, Kenneth M. Minesinger and William Garner, in a joint statement.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice has broad transactional, regulatory, and litigation experience across many sectors of the energy industry, including oil and gas, LNG, electricity, coal, wind, solar and other renewable energy sources. The firm’s exceptional multi-office platform, including key offices in major energy centers, enables us to serve and implement legal strategies for energy clients throughout the U.S. and internationally.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has 2200 lawyers in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.

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ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The San Francisco employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action complaint alleging that AxleHire, Inc. failed to provide their California employees with accurate wages. The AxleHire, Inc. class action lawsuit, Case No. RG20067350, is currently pending in the Alameda Superior Court of the State of California. A copy of the Complaint can be read here.

According to the lawsuit filed in the Alameda Superior Court, AxleHire, Inc., committed acts of unfair competition in violation of the California Unfair Competition Law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17200, et seq. (the «UCL»), by «engaging in a company-wide policy, practice and procedure which failed to correctly classify PLAINTIFF and the CALIFORNIA CLASS Members as employees.»

Additionally, the lawsuit alleges DEFENDANT failed to reimburse employees for required business expenses. Cal. Lab. Code § 2802 expressly states that «an employer shall indemnify his or her employee for all necessary expenditures or losses incurred by the employee in direct consequence of the discharge of his or her duties.»

If you would like to know more about the AxleHire, Inc. lawsuit, please contact Attorney Nicholas J. De Blouw today by calling (800) 568-8020.

Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP is an employment law firm with offices located in San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Riverside and Chicago that dedicates its practice to helping employees, investors and consumers fight back against unfair business practices, including violations of the California Labor Code and Fair Labor Standards Act. If you need help in collecting unpaid overtime wages, unpaid commissions, being wrongfully terminated from work, and other employment law claims, contact one of their attorneys today.

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