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Sunday, November 25, 2018

The Oddbods Go-Kards Game from One Animation Achieves Kickstarter Goal in Just One Week

Oddbods, the twice Emmy nominated, hilarious, quirky animation series from One Animation received full funding for its Oddbods Go-Kards card-based racing board game in less than one week on the crowdfunding site, Kickstarter. To celebrate this milestone, One Animation along with game developer Playware, is gifting each backer with a limited edition bonus pack featuring seven unique collectible Oddbods figurines. More excitingly, backers can now purchase Go-Kard Little Racers specifically developed for young fans. The Kickstarter campaign is live until December 12th.

"We are thrilled to have reached our Kickstarter goal and are happy to share our excitement with our backers by giving them a collectible gift set," says Anabel Higgin, Marketing Director of One Animation. "More importantly, we're happy to now offer our fans the opportunity to purchase Go-Kard Little Racers, which was specifically designed for children ages five and up."

Just like Oddbods Go-Kards, the Oddbods Go-Kard Little Racers perfectly captures the hilarious madcap antics of the Oddbods. To play, players must navigate challenges and obstacles strategically planted throughout the track whilst taking opportunities galore to prank their competitors in a gripping race to cross the finish line. One can only expect the unexpected in this unique board game that's different every time it's played and designed for children ages five and up. Read related news here.

Each of the board and card actions relate to each of the seven Oddbods' core personality traits, so whether its Pogo's mischievous side or Fuse's tantrums, players can never predict what will happen. There are also forfeits to be paid before a player is permitted to move around the board: Can you lick your elbow? Then you can't pass go!

The game's interchangeable track allows players to build their own unique board-game, resulting in a different play experience each and every time. That includes the level of difficulty and even the length of the game, allowing players to customize game play based on their individual preference. Looking to play a quick game? Then create a small track. Looking to play all afternoon, then add more tracks? It's completely up to the players and is why it's ideal in a myriad of situations, including at a party with friends, or as part of family game night within your own home.

With several reward options, Oddbods fans and board game enthusiasts will have the opportunity to bring Oddbods Go-Kards from concept to creation through this crowd-funding platform.

Oddbods Go-Kards Kickstarter campaign is live until December 12th.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sidjain/oddbods-g0-kards
The basic, Family set is priced at US$49 and includes 80 play pieces with Pro set priced at $110 to include 155 pieces. The new Oddbods Go-Kard Little Racers is appropriate for youngsters five and up with a retail value of US$30.

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ABOUT ONE ANIMATION
One Animation is an Emmy award nominated CG animation studio, world-class content producer and digital influencer. Our content is broadcast in over 180 countries worldwide across 40 broadcasters such as Disney Channel, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon plus VOD and SVOD platforms including Netflix and Amazon Prime.

ABOUT THE ODDBODS
Oddbods is a globally loved, Emmy award nominated, non-dialogue comedy featuring seven adorable, highly unique pals. Together, despite their differences, they survive the perils of everyday life, unintentionally turning ordinary situations into unexpected, extraordinary and always humorous events. The quirky but totally charming Oddbods celebrate individuality in a funny, warm and unexpected way. After all, there's a little odd in everyone! Oddbods is a major digital influencer with 6M subscribers on YouTube and a staggering 6Bn views across its various language channels.

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Momentum Auto Group Opens Customer Service Center to Support Customers During Management Transition

Momentum Auto Group proves itself again as a top dealership in Solano County with a plan to respond to customer needs quickly during their transition to new management. This customer service offering is a temporary solution in response to branch shutdowns until new management is prepared to open doors again at its Solano County dealerships.

The past year has been a series of hurdles for Momentum Auto Group, as multiple setbacks caused a tremendous loss in revenue. For 10 months, construction has halted at the auto group's largest location, costing time and money in setbacks. Also, buying patterns shifted during an integral season due to the California wildfires, which in turn created poor work conditions for company employees (due to unclean air). Along with these hurdles, a major financial lender to the group filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.

The absence of Momentum's nine dealerships from the local economy would be devastating; they're currently one of the largest sales tax payers in the county at roughly $15 million each year. Additionally, Momentum Auto Group is one of the largest payroll tax payers in Solano at an average of $7.5 million annually.

After this year's complications, the leaders behind Momentum Auto Group understood they needed to find new ownership that could lead the chain of dealerships into a lucrative future. While locations are expected to reopen under new management before the end of the year, Momentum Auto Group is opening a customer service center to support customers in the meantime.

This is a tremendous benefit to customers who otherwise must wait until new management is prepared to reopen dealership doors before completing ongoing maintenance requests. The customer service center will be a temporary solution to ensure customers have access to promised resources while the company transitions. Click here to read the latest news.

New management will lead Momentum Auto Group into a bright future, but the current leaders have ensured that the customers will receive the care they deserve in the meantime through the transitionary period.

For more information on customer service availability, please reach out to help(at)momentumautogroup(dot)com.

Phone: (707) 402-3565

Chicago-based Family Planning and Fertility Startup Nubundle Raises $1.5 Million Series Seed Led by Lightbank

Family planning and fertility services are increasing in necessity and popularity, in part because of wider trends: the general fertility rate decreased to an all-time low in 2017, and the average age of first time mothers increased to over 30 in major metropolitan areas. This has resulted in 1 in 8 people seeking fertility help, with that number doubling for those without a child and over 30. This is a particular problem for millennials and their employers — 48% of employees delay starting a family to focus on their careers and 57% would change jobs for family planning benefits. Yet it's uncommon for employers to offer family planning support. Further, insurance coverage is trailing the market needs. In most states health insurance doesn't cover fertility treatments, and in those that do, coverage is not inclusive of LGBTQ+ couples and individuals. Additionally, the costs of fertility treatments are prohibitive, putting starting a family out of reach for many.

Nubundle doesn't think prospective parents should have to risk their financial stability to start a family, nor should it be cost prohibitive for employers to provide support. The company is on a mission to redefine employers' relationships with the family through benefits by providing access to family planning and fertility services. Nubundle's three solutions are affordable for employers and help prospective parents avoid financial risk:

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1) Family Planning Concierge - Access to an experienced network of family planning coordinators and fertility experts for support at every stage of the journey, from thinking about having a child to understanding fertility treatment options.
2) Affordable Fertility Treatments - Nubundle has a network of fertility clinics that have been pre- vetted for patient care, success rates and value.
3) Just in Time Insurance - Financing and insurance options for patients and employers.

Nubundle's work is clearly resonating with employers: since starting earlier this year, Nubundle is on track to have employers with thousands of employees on the platform for their beta launch in January 2019.

"Starting a family should be one of the happiest moments of someone's life. However, the reality for a growing number of people is that it involves stress, fear, and a lack of support and information," said John Ciasulli, CEO of Nubundle. "We want to make sure everyone understands their choices and has an affordable path to maximize their chances of conceiving, freezing their eggs, or accessing services like IVF."

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"There is an incredible market opportunity to provide financial security to those struggling with fertility" said Vic Pascucci, Managing Partner at Lightbank. "The seasoned entrepreneurial team at Nubundle has come up with great products that offer understanding, choice and affordability to people going through these hugely difficult challenges. I'm excited to see them open up care for the vast majority that aren't able to access it today." Be alert to the latest news.

Nubundle was co-founded by John Ciasulli and Chris D'Cruz. Ciasulli was previously an EIR at Lightbank and the first employee and COO at Uptake, the nation's fastest growing enterprise software company. D'Cruz was previously head of business and corporate development at Raise, a gift card marketplace and mobile prepayments company that counts Accel, NEA, Bessemer and PayPal amongst its investors, as well as a co-founder of south east Asian based Paktor, a series of mobile platforms now with over 2 million monthly active users.

About Nubundle
Nubundle helps employers redefine their relationships with the family through benefits by providing access to family planning and fertility services. Nubundle offers a platform that provides access to an experienced network of family planning and fertility experts, affordable fertility services, and just in time insurance.

About Lightbank
Lightbank is a top performing early stage venture capital firm headquartered in Chicago. The firm was founded in 2010 by serial entrepreneurs Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell (Tempus, Uptake). Lightbank sources propriety investment opportunities from the 16,000 employees that worked in its network, the 250+ founders/co-founders the partners have backed and deep industry connections.

Newbury Trials E-Paper Information Display at the Town’s Busiest Bus Stop

West Berkshire Council (WBC) is trialling an innovative information display at one of its busiest bus stops, using Papercast solar powered e-paper bus stop displays. Read here.

Located on Park Way in Newbury, the screen shows live service information, supplied by Reading Buses through their data supplier R2P, for local Kennections, Reading Buses and Vodafone routes. It's intended to add information for other routes further into the project. Continue reading.

The site was selected given the high volume of services calling at the stop and customer feedback on the presentation of information on an older screen inside the shelter. Situated on a Vodafone commuter route and with local bus services covering Parkway retail, leisure and residential development as well as the Northbrook Street shopping area, the stop is one of the busiest in the area. The former 3-line LED shelter sign was unable to show arrival times for all services in a timely manner, and customer feedback prompted WBC to pilot an alternative approach.

Due to the nature of e-paper technology, Papercast displays have the potential to show more detailed and sophisticated information in an energy efficient unit that can be solar powered. The single 13.3" wireless display was installed on the existing non-powered sign pole and shows real-time arrival information with clear screen visibility, even in direct sunlight.

Jeanette Clifford, West Berkshire Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport said: "The new solar screen, delivered through partnership working, is a good example of innovation in West Berkshire and is another way of making information available to customers using the local bus network."

"We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with the West Berkshire Council team to find a solution using our e-paper display technology," comments Robert Bicket, CEO at Papercast. "It is great to see that WBC, along with other local authorities and bus operators across the country, are starting to make the move towards smarter, more innovative approaches to keeping passengers informed at the bus stop".

Papercast is revolutionising the way operators provide passenger information at the bus stop. The unique attributes of e-paper make it ideal for outside use, with unbeatable screen visibility, even in direct sunlight. Couple this with wireless connectivity and exceptionally low power consumption, and the displays can be continuously solar powered – no power or connectivity cables are required.

ABOUT PAPERCAST

Papercast's next generation bus stop passenger information solution uses wireless solar powered e-paper displays, with a comprehensive content management system developed exclusively for public transport needs. The platform enables transport providers to effortlessly keep passengers informed on real-time and advance service information at bus stops in a clear and user-friendly format.

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Saturday, November 24, 2018

American IRA Discusses How Active Should Investors Be with a Self-Directed IRA?

A Self-Directed IRA often requires more active work on the part of an investor. Because the investor is in control of this portfolio, they often have to handle the due diligence on each investment themselves. But what is the appropriate amount of activity for investors who hold a Self-Directed IRA? And just how hands-off might a Self-Directed IRA be? Recently, American IRA took to its blog to answer these questions.

As the post noted, "control is the key word." Investors, the post argues, do not only have control over what investments are contained within the Self-Directed IRA, but can control their level of involvement. For instance, a passive investor can utilize a Self-Directed IRA to hold shares in private companies without directly controlling those companies. Or a passive investor can hold real estate within a Self-Directed IRA, outsourcing much of the work and concern to the property manager responsible for overseeing the property. Furthermore, the investments of precious metals are highly passive—requiring almost no work from the investor who believes that gold and silver will see drastic increases in the future.

On the other hand, an investor can also exercise a great degree of control over their Self-Directed IRA. For instance, an investor can take an active role in their due diligence and choosing investments like tax liens. This can require a lot of "homework" on the part of the investor—which is something that suits people with an active interest in these types of investments.

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The post at American IRA stresses that with self-direction, an investor has a lot of options for creating a portfolio that's as active or passive as the investor so chooses.

"There are a lot of options here," said Jim Hitt, CEO of American IRA. "And our goal with the post was to demonstrate that. An individual can not only choose what they hold in their Self-Directed IRA, but they can choose these assets as part of an overall strategy of passivity or activity. It all depends on an individual's preference. And a lot of people enjoy having that option."

For more information, visit the post at http://www.AmericanIRA.com or call 866-7500-IRA to contact the Self-Directed IRA administration firm directly.

About:
American IRA, LLC was established in 2004 by Jim Hitt, CEO in Asheville, NC.

The mission of American IRA is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self-directed retirement industry. Jim Hitt and his team have grown the company to over $400 million in assets under administration by educating the public that their Self-Directed IRA account can invest in a variety of assets such as real estate, private lending, limited liability companies, precious metals and much more.

As a Self-Directed IRA administrator, they are a neutral third party. They do not make any recommendations to any person or entity associated with investments of any type (including financial representatives, investment promoters or companies, or employees, agents or representatives associated with these firms). They are not responsible for and are not bound by any statements, representations, warranties or agreements made by any such person or entity and do not provide any recommendation on the quality profitability or reputability of any investment, individual or company. The term "they" refers to American IRA, located in Asheville and Charlotte, NC."

Craig Patterson Launches Colorado History and Photography Book on Kickstarter

Colorado Monuments by Night has launched on crowdfunding site Kickstarter. With a buyin as low as $40, which includes bonus prints, Colorado Monuments by Night is the first book to combine Colorado history and nighttime photography, with the added bonus of including camera settings for every shot.

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Colorado Monuments by Night is written with a different attitude than previous history books. With over a hundred monument and marker locations included, the history behind the markers is written in clear, concise, footnoted text, revealing the story behind the marker. Although the marker text is included in the image captions, what really happened, and what you won't discover from the marker, are the highlight of the book.

Simultaneously reverent and irreverent, the short sections on each marker are easily read and understood, eliminating the stuffiness of typical history books. Maps are provided, along with GPS coordinates and directions for finding every marker, making it easy for anyone to find them, whether they use electronic means or not.

Of Craig's work, Thomas J. "Dr. Colorado" Noel, Professor of History at the University of Colorado Denver and Colorado State Historian, says: "He is spot on with his understanding of the need to tell history as it truly is, without sugarcoating the things we've done in our quest for grandeur, and without forgetting the smallest of contributions by people who have been completely forgotten. Craig's unique focus on seeing the monuments and markers at night provides a greater sense of the history of this magnificent place. It also underscores how tenuous our hold is on our own history, often forgetting the markers even exist."

You can back the project at the Kickstarter page, starting at $40 for one book, including five special prints: four from the book, and one reproduction of the only surviving image taken by Solomon Nunes Carvalho. Classroom packages are also available.

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Editor's Notes:

High-resolution images from the book can be found here.
For more information, contact Craig here, or by phone at 303-885-9016.

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About:

Craig Patterson is a lifelong resident of Colorado, and an award-winning professional landscape photographer for the past twelve years. His work has hung in many galleries throughout Colorado and the U.S., and his works, printed on aluminum, hang in collections nationwide. Craig saw a vast opening in the niche market of Colorado history, and has spent the past four years researching, traveling, photographing, and writing this book to fill it.

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Wrap Your Head Around a Luin Living Hair Towel at Saks Fifth Avenue Pop-up Shops!

LUXINLIV, LLC the Wayne based, exclusive importer and distributor of Finland's lifestyle brand Luin Living, is proud to announce the debut of the company's luxury lifestyle products at two Saks Fifth Avenue Pop-up Shops at Tyson's Galleria in McLean, Va. and in Chevy Chase, MD. The McClean pop-up shop began on November 15 and will run through January 2, 2019. The Chevy Chase pop-up shop will begin on Monday, November 26 and run through January 9, 2019.

Luin Living is based on the ideology of bringing simple indulgence to every home, every day. Their product line boasts a luxurious collection of products for body, bath and home in timeless colors and designs for all ages and all genders. The softness, thickness and attention to detail of Luin Living products provide a relaxing, comfortable and spa-like experience in the comfort of one's own home. Luin Living has elevated towels to a new level of luxury by transforming them into chic apparel – robes, spa dresses, ponchos and their signature hair towel.

Luin Living finds its inspiration from people of all ages by sensing the everyday things that make them happy. All products are designed to make ordinary situations that each of us face in our daily lives, better and more luxurious. Luin Living bath fashions are made in Turkey, long known for their exquisite and high-quality luxury home textiles. The towels are woven with a unique technology that allows for plushness on both sides, adding to their softness and absorbency.

Marie Alfano, Director of Operations of LUXINLIV, LLC, stated, "We are thrilled to have the Luin Living brand represented at the Saks Fifth Avenue's pop-up shop. We cannot wait to share Luin Living's luxurious home, bath and body products with the U.S. market." Alfano continued, "We want shoppers to be prepared to indulge in a new kind of softness and a new kind of comfort; we want to welcome them to the luxury of Luin Living!" Read all the related news.

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About LUXINLIV, LLC:
Established in 2018, LUXINLIV, LLC is an up and coming lifestyle company representing exclusive lines of luxury brands and home décor from the US and around the world. The company is the exclusive US importer and distributor of the Finnish lifestyle brand Luin Living. For more information call 1-877-LUX-1LIV (877-589-1548) or email Marie Alfano at malfano(at)LuxinLiv.com Read all the latest news.

About Luin Living:
Luin Living was founded by two Finnish women in 2013 who identified a need for a stylish, indulgently soft hair towel. From their first product, the Luin Living brand has expanded into bath fashions in timeless designs and colors for all ages and genders, as well as home décor and body products. For information visit LuinLiving.com.