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Several plants and animals have evolved surfaces with long-term (i.e., days to months) air-retainability to prevent wetting and submersion. One example is Salvinia, a plant floating on water. The secret “how do they maintain an air-mattress” has been unraveled by researchers. Salvinia leaves and the eggbeater structures Researchers at Jilin University reviewed recent progress in the study of Salvinia leaves and their artificial replicas. “Salvinia has complex multicellular hairs on the upper side of its leaves, and each group of four hairs is connected at the terminal ends, forming an eggbeater structure. The hairs are coated with hydrophobic wax crystals, ... Read more

We are excited to announce that our Extraordinary People Awards team selected Robin Shockley as the Woman of the Year for 2021. The prestigious award will be a televised event reaching millions through the airwaves in Atlanta, Georgia.  Robin Shockley is the Founder of “Focus Forward with Robin”, which includes being a Columnist Writer for several magazines worldwide as well as she is a published Author of “Catching the Vision to Focus Forward” book and Author of over 60 inspiring faith based devotionals.  She is the PR Agent for RSGN Network and World Women Conference & Awards in Atlanta where she ... Read more

. The breakdown of survey participants includes 284 men, 288 women, 6 non-binary, and 5 individuals preferring not to disclose.  About Fivestars  Fivestars is America’s largest local commerce network, driving over $3 billion of sales and 100 million transactions annually. Our mission is to help businesses and communities thrive by turning every transaction into a relationship. We offer vertically integrated payments, loyalty, and a marketing automation platform that brings more customers to local businesses. Founded in 2011, Fivestars is backed by Lightspeed, DCM, Menlo Ventures, HarbourVest, Salt Partners, and others. Together, let’s #LoveLocal. For more information visit: www.fivestars.com.  

Midland, ON – During this third wave of the COVID-19 crisis, many traditional Canadian Retail Businesses have been hit hard due to forced closures to limit public access to their bricks and mortar stores. Every day we hear stories of the hardship being caused to those business owners and their families. Water Store Midland, through it’s online stores, Water eStore in both Canada and the USA are providing contact-less replacement water filters, UV lights and even Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems and Water Softeners shipped directly to the homeowner. “We have pivoted and focused on growing our online business to ... Read more

Pent up for months, people thirst to host parties again. With more and more people receiving their 2nd COVID vaccination, the Vaccibration (TM) is the new party trend. The insight for this party theme came from a Connecticut mom of three who used it to promote her start-up wine e-commerce store, classwithsasswines.com. “It started as a social campaign, consisting of fun ideas for party invites and games that I’d post to my followers. Once the name of the party theme came to me, it just took off. I’m bombarded daily with requests for hosting ideas and party decor suggestions,” said ... Read more