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Sunday, December 23, 2018

South Carolina Aquarium Becomes First Facility in S.C. to be Certified as Sensory-inclusive by KultureCity

The South Carolina Aquarium has partnered with KultureCity, an organization dedicated to creating inclusion and acceptance for all individuals with unique abilities, to become the first organization to be certified as sensory-inclusive through their program in the state of South Carolina. This new certification will promote an accommodating and positive experience for all Aquarium guests by preparing Aquarium staff and volunteers to connect visitors of all abilities to water, wildlife and wild places. Read this for more information.

South Carolina Aquarium staff were certified through a training led by a KultureCity representative. The certification process included in-depth training (both in-person and online) to enable staff members to interact with guests with sensory sensitivities. Sensory kits, equipped with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, and verbal cue cards, are now available to Aquarium guests for use during their visit. Additionally, the kits include a modified map of the Aquarium that indicates "headphone zones," as well as areas with a more calm and secure atmosphere. The kits can be checked out at the Aquarium's Information Desk located just inside the main entrance.

"Our organization prides itself on engaging our audiences to connect them to water, wildlife and wild places," said Brian Thill, South Carolina Aquarium director of education. "We are thrilled to lead the way and to implement this national program to provide the best visitor experience possible to individuals and families that visit the South Carolina Aquarium."

Sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation are often experienced by individuals with autism, dementia, PTSD and other similar conditions. KultureCity has certified more than 130 facilities nationwide, helping each destination become more welcoming of guests with sensory sensitivities by promoting and teaching sensory inclusion for all ages.

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For more information, guests may call 843-577-FISH (3474) or visit scaquarium.org/sensory-inclusion. Media with questions should contact Bethany Morgan at 843-579-8660 or bmorgan@scaquarium.org. Continue reading.

About the South Carolina Aquarium:
The South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston's No. 1 family attraction, features thousands of aquatic animals from river otters and sharks to loggerhead turtles in more than 60 exhibits representing the rich biodiversity of South Carolina from the mountains to the sea. Dedicated to promoting education and conservation, the Aquarium also presents sweeping views of the Charleston harbor along with interactive exhibits and programs for visitors of all ages. Click here.

The South Carolina Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Aquarium is closed Thanksgiving Day, half day Dec. 24 (open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Dec. 25. Admission prices are: Toddlers (2 and under) free; Youth (3-12) $22.95; Adults (13+) $29.95. For more information, call (843) 577-FISH (3474), or visit scaquarium.org.

About KultureCity:
KultureCity is a leading non-profit recognized nationwide for using their resources to revolutionize and effect change in the community for those with sensory needs, not just those with autism. In the past year alone, KultureCity has created several sensory-inclusive venues and events including the NFL Pro-Bowl, NFL Super Bowl, MLB All Star Weekend, 18 NBA arenas, 6 NFL stadiums, 5 NHL arenas, 3 MLB arenas, and countless zoos, science centers and aquariums across the nation.

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Acura of Salem Website Makes Shopping for a Vehicle Easy

Many drivers assume that shopping for a vehicle is stressful and difficult. Luckily, the digital age makes shopping easy – and that includes a new vehicle. Acura of Salem offers an easy-to-use website (http://www.acuraofsalem.com) to help drivers find their next vehicle from the Acura brand.

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To find the vehicle that suits their needs, drivers can browse the up-to-date inventory available at Acura of Salem, along with information pages about the current models. Once drivers find an Acura model that they are interested in, they can schedule a test drive online by hovering on the "NEW" link on the menu bar and clicking on "Schedule Test Drive" from the "Tools" option.

To help with vehicle financing, drivers can apply for online credit pre-approval by sharing some information on a secure form. Drivers interested in negotiating a trade can take advantage of the trade calculator so they can get an estimated idea of how much they might be able to work with. There is also a payment calculator so drivers can estimate how much their monthly payment could be.

Drivers interested in learning more about the Acura brand and its lineup of vehicles are invited to contact Acura of Salem through its website or by phone at 888-229-9882. Acura of Salem is located at 2475 Commercial Street SE in Salem.

Saturday, December 22, 2018

Out Now: GATTUSO, “I Will Play” (T&T)

Captivating. Memorable. Uplifting. GATTUSO is the name on every music-lover's playlist and his latest song, "I Will Play" (T&T), is out now.

With vocal hooks and a strong melody, "I Will Play" is a song born ready for radio. From the depths of his earlier depression to the highs of his artistic achievements today, GATTUSO recounts his journey as a music producer in this song. Read latest news here.

"People always talking 'bout me / People like to see me down / Even though they don't even know me / My name is all around this town."

Supported by the key tastemakers at Spotify, SiriusXM Radio and the top music blogs – including EDM.com, EDMTunes.com, EDMSauce.com, RaverMag.com, ThatDrop.com, YourEDM.com and many others – "I Will Play" is a flawless summertime tune that electronic dance music-lovers will embrace. GATTUSO's pristine music production and contagious vocal melody are only part of the song's allure; what really sets it apart is the electric guitar riff that makes its appearance during the chorus. It's this guitar riff that lingers with the listener long after the song leaves the air. The chorus positively soars, with its feel-good, pop-leaning vibe. "I Will Play" simply swells. A dash of acoustic violin enters on the second bridge, bringing the song and its lyrics fully into the light. In a climate where meanness in politics and daily life has come to seem ordinary, "I Will Play" is a song about overcoming loneliness and persevering against all odds to achieve one's goals. "I Will Play" is an ode to self-acceptance, for it's not until we learn to love ourselves that we can truly be worthy of being loved.

About GATTUSO

GATTUSO is Israeli DJ/producer, Reem Taoz, currently based in New York City. Long a lover of high-quality electronic dance music, Taoz always knew he wanted to become an artist. Spending countless hours in nightclubs and music festivals where he soaked-up the sounds that moved the dancefloors, Taoz's days were filled listening to FM radio. Music seeped into his pores until its very essence drove him to create music himself.

With a tireless work ethic, masculine good-looks and an intoxicating charisma, GATTUSO has rapidly made a name for himself on the EDM/pop music scene. His first big single was "Who We Are" featuring Myah, self-released in the summer of 2018. That infectiously catchy song quickly took over the FM radio airwaves with airplay on the "Remix Top30 Countdown" (iHeartRadio), KLUC-FM Radio Las Vegas, "Groove Radio" (120 countries), Dance Factory Radio Chicago, WPRO-FM Radio Boston/Providence and on many other radio stations. "Who We Are" also achieved recognition on Apple Music's "Top 50 Global Hit Songs" within a few weeks of the single's initial release. The follow-up single to "Who We Are" was a progressive-house music banger, "Dance Stay High" featuring Lorensa. ‎That song won over many house music-lovers and it was added to YouTube's "Top 50 Future House" channel in late-2018.

"Push The Reds" is GATTUSO's popular weekly mixshow currently airing on Dash Radio's "ElectroCity" channel. GATTUSO‎ ‎has earned highly coveted positions on the top Spotify playlists, "Mint" ("‎Who We Are," with over 3 million streams to date), and "Rising Dance" ("Dance Stay High"), driving his already high social media metrics ever higher. The third release from GATTUSO was "Easy Boy," an underground club track. The fourth and latest release from GATTUSO is "I Will Play" featuring the vocals of Jack Wilby, another pop sensation. For GATTUSO, 2019 looks bright and there's no stopping him.

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For more information on GATTUSO, visit: https://gattusomusic.com/

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Out Now: GATTUSO, “I Will Play” (T&T)

Captivating. Memorable. Uplifting. GATTUSO is the name on every music-lover's playlist and his latest song, "I Will Play" (T&T), is out now.

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"People always talking 'bout me / People like to see me down / Even though they don't even know me / My name is all around this town."

About GATTUSO

Get GATTUSO's "I Will Play," here: https://lnk.to/cYbi8

For more information on GATTUSO, visit: https://gattusomusic.com/

FirstService Residential Dallas and Fort Worth Offices Join Forces to Donate Over 100 Toys to Toys for Tots

Contact: Mira Roxanne Baker, Manager of Communications & Culture
Phone: 214-974-7093 | Email: mira.baker@fsresidential.com

FirstService Residential Dallas and Fort Worth Offices Join Forces to Donate Over 100 Toys to Toys for Tots

Just in time for the holidays, FirstService Residential associates in Dallas and Fort Worth offices collected over 100 toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Items will be distributed to families in need throughout Dallas/Fort Worth. Through this annual initiative, FirstService Residential helps further the mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation: to provide a tangible sign of hope to disadvantaged children at Christmas.

Toys for Tots Drive at FirstService Residential kicked off on "Giving Tuesday" this year. Large donation bins wrapped like Christmas presents were set up throughout the Dallas and Fort Worth offices. Within just one week, the bins were bursting with new toys, games, arts/crafts, books and school supplies contributed by associates.

Toys were then transported to a collection event with U.S. Marines at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, TX, and to the Disney Store, which matched each donation with $5 for Toys for Tots.

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"Being genuinely helpful in serving our communities is a core value here at FirstService Residential," explains Mira Roxanne Baker, Manager of Communications and Culture and leader of the Toys for Tots drive in Dallas. "Serving our communities means uniting all local community members in a common cause."

Seven million children had a brighter holiday season this year because of the 18 million toys distributed by the Marine Toys for Tots Program. FirstService Residential associates plan to continue helping U.S. Marine Corps spread Christmas cheer to local families in need for years to come.

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About the Marine Toys for Tots Program:

Toys for Tots, a 70-year national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides happiness and hope to disadvantaged children during each Christmas holiday season. The toys, books and other gifts collected and distributed by the Marines offer these children recognition, confidence and a positive memory for a lifetime. It is such experiences that help children become responsible citizens and caring members of their community. Last year the Marine Toys for Tots Program fulfilled the holiday hopes and dreams of 7 million less fortunate children in 792 communities nationwide. Since 1947 over 244 million children have been assisted. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not for profit organization authorized by the U.S. Marine Corps and the Department of Defense to provide fundraising and other necessary support for the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. For more information, visit http://www.toysfortots.org.

Families or volunteers who have worked directly with Toys for Tots are encouraged to share their stories here: stories.toysfortots.org

About FirstService Residential:

FirstService Residential is North America's largest manager of residential communities and the preferred partner of HOAs, COAs, community associations and strata corporations in the U.S. and Canada. FirstService Residential's managed communities include low-, mid- and high-rise condominiums and cooperatives, single-family homes, master-planned, lifestyle and active adult communities, and rental and commercial properties.

With an unmatched combination of deep industry experience, local market expertise and personalized attention, FirstService Residential delivers proven solutions and exceptional service that add value, enhance lifestyles and make a difference, every day, for every resident and community it manages. FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation, a North American leader in the property services sector. For more information, visit http://www.fsresidential.com/Texas

Lona Hankins Joins HNTB as Project Director Serving Gulf Coast

Lona Hankins joined HNTB Corporation as project director in New Orleans, as part of the firm's Gulf Coast District. Hankins is responsible for delivering large-scale, complex infrastructure programs using her extensive industry network; comprehensive understanding of federal agencies including securing funding and associated regulations; program controls and project management.

Hankins has 30 years of industry experience spanning engineering, program management and leading capital improvement projects. In a previous position, she was responsible for executing one of the largest post-Hurricane Katrina recovery programs which included more than 240 projects with a construction value in excess of $2 billion.

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While in the private sector, she managed worked between Baton Rouge and New Orleans on design, procurement and installation of numerous business and environmental projects ranging between $25 million and $200 million.

"Lona is a recognized industry leader whose decades of work in both the public and private sectors enable her to be a highly effective program manager," said Gen. John Basilica, Jr., HNTB Gulf Coast District leader and vice president. "Her proven track record, comprehensive knowledge and relationships in the Gulf Coast are invaluable to agencies and municipalities seeking to deliver the region's most complex infrastructure programs."

Prior to joining HNTB, Hankins served as executive director, capital projects for the Recovery School District, a statewide school district managed by the Louisiana Department of Education. Additionally, Hankins has served in engineering and project management roles for British Petroleum and ConocoPhillips, respectively.

Hankins earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College.

Among HNTB's many signature projects throughout the Gulf Coast, the firm has provided Program Management services for the highly successful New Orleans "Submerged Roads" and "Paths to Progress" programs in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina/Rita; served as construction engineer and developed a first-ever vertical-lateral lift for the Huey P. Long Bridge widening in New Orleans; served as design engineer for the reconstruction of the U.S. 90 Bridge at Bay St. Louis and is the owner's representative for the Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel R eplacement project, Louisiana's first P3 procurement.

About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With more than a century of service in the United States, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients' most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit http://www.hntb.com.

BNG Team Breaks New Ground By Hiring “Dream Manager” To Coach Employee Aspirations

BNG Team breaks the mold on traditional business once again and hires Jeff Vanlaningham as their new "Dream Manager." The company stated Vanlaningham would be starting in January 2019, where his job will entail coaching employees on how to dream big and envision their future. Be alert to read related news.

The concept of a Dream Manager was pioneered by Matthew Kelly in his best selling work The Dream Manager, with other brands such as Pure Energy Wellness, Infusionsoft, and Heart Light Enterprises implementing the strategies Kelly shares. The goal of a Dream Manager is to encourage employees to achieve their dreams, whether personal or professional, increasing employee satisfaction, engagement and reducing turnover.

Vanlaningham shared his excitement over his new position, "I fell in love with BNG Team the first time I spoke with their leadership. They already exhibit the principles The Dream Manager promotes; I have no doubt we will help team members improve their lives and make a real impact on those around them."

Brady Nash, the CEO of BNG Team, is a lifelong believer of the mantra "people matter" as demonstrated through their company practices to customers and employees alike. Whether it's their unlimited PTO policy, or their new 34,000 square foot building, this is the next step in exhibiting BNG Team's sincerity. "I've wanted to create the role of a Dream Manager for years. As counterintuitive as it sounds, hiring a Dream Manager is a direct benefit to our customers. When our employees are supported, happy and fulfilled, they share that enthusiasm with our customers. We are in a position to impact our employees' lives so they can pass that positivity onto others."

Previous to BNG Team, Vanlaningham spent the last ten years serving as the President of Real Truck - a seventeen-year-old company - and oversaw growing their revenue by 1150%. As a lifetime North Dakota resident, Vanlaningham has been married for 22 years and has three children. When he's not encouraging others to pursue their dreams, he enjoys spending time hiking and adding to his funk jazz music collection.

BNG Team provides merchant service solutions for businesses. These services include credit card processing, point-of-sale systems, website and marketing services, and a SaaS payment solution. To learn more about BNG Team and their brands, visit https://www.bngteam.com/. Read this for more information.