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Adrian Cole’s ‘Dream Lords’ Receives 50th Anniversary Collected Edition

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cirsova Publishing is excited to announce that it will be publishing Adrian Cole's "Dream Lords" saga in a collected edition for its 50th Anniversary.

"The Dream Lords" represented Adrian Cole's debut in his long and incredibly prolific career in science fiction and fantasy. "The Dream Lords" was originally published in single volume format through Zebra Books, with A Plague of Nightmares and Lord of Nightmares appearing in 1975 and the finale, Bane of Nightmares, released in 1976.

This new edition collects all three "Dream Lords" novels in omnibus for the first time, revised and with new foreword to the series.

Cirsova Publishing has been publishing Adrian Cole's new "Dream Lords" in its flagship magazine since 2016, and this anniversary omnibus will precede Dream Lords: Legacy, a first-ever collection of this new material.

The Dream Lords 50th Anniversary Omnibus will be available through Kickstarter, launching 10/1/24, in both hardcover and paperback.

Learn more: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cirsova/the-dream-lords-50th-anniversary-omnibus

Retail release is forthcoming.

About the Author:

Adrian Cole has had some thirty novels and numerous shorts published, including ebooks and audio books, for nearly fifty years, writing sf, fantasy and horror. "NICK NIGHTMARE INVESTIGATES" won the prestigious British Fantasy Society Award for Best Collection (2015).

His fantasy quartet, "THE OMARAN SAGA" was well-received in both the UK and US. His most recent work, an alternative Romano/Celtic trilogy, "WAR ON ROME," is currently being printed in the US.

About the Publisher:

Cirsova Publishing began in 2016, launching its flagship quarterly fantasy magazine, which has published over 30 issues. They are also known for publishing Michael Tierney's Wild Stars science fantasy saga, Mongoose and Meerkat and other works by Jim Breyfogle, and the strange fiction of Misha Burnett. Earlier in 2024, Cirsova Publishing released JD Cowan's "Star Wanderers" and Jim Breyfogle's "A Bad Case of Dead."

Learn more: https://cirsova.wordpress.com/

For inquiries and advanced copy requests: cirsova@yahoo.com

Cirsova Publishing is excited to announce that it will be publishing Adrian Cole's "Dream Lords" saga in a collected edition for its 50th Anniversary. This new edition collects all three "Dream Lords" novels in omnibus for the first time, revised and with new foreword to the series.

Related link: http://www.cirsova.wordpress.com/

Kickstarter Fundraising for Jig App: Unique Experiences and Tailored At-Home Services App Project

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Jig LLC ("Jig") today announced Jig App, a new project on Kickstarter providing unique experiences, more fun at home, and engaging educational and non-educational activities. Jig App is more than an app; it is a community of parents, educators, and service providers ready to help busy families with their unique needs and preferences.

Jig App connects families with vetted educators for personalized, at-home learning and extracurricular activities. It connects families with local studios, rental services, and providers, opening doors to new adventures and exploration. Jig App also offers a variety of services, including tutoring, music lessons, arts and crafts, sports coaching, and beauty & wellness services.

A convenient, stress-free approach to alternative after-school extracurricular activities and learning is just what kids, teachers, and parents need in today's world. What makes Jig App stand out is its personalized at-home services and a wide range of extracurricular activities and wellness options for the entire family.

An Amazon Site Leader from Las Vegas, NV, said, "This would be ideal for Amazon associates. With our provided Daycare Centers at some of our locations, our associates would be able to utilize the Jig App to welcome teachers and tutors to help their children with homework and extracurricular activities right here at our Daycare Centers while they go to work! I believe that a company like Amazon would support a company like Jig. When Jig is up and running, please let us know! We would love to be the first ones to know about the news!"

LAUNCHES ON KICKSTARTER MONDAY, JULY 8, 2024

Sign Up to Learn More: https://thenewfamilyappjig.lpages.co/jigs-landing-page/

JIG APP KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:

1. Wide Range of Subjects and Activities: Real-time booking and scheduling.

2. Secure Payment System: Progress tracking for students/users.

3. Parent Feedback and Review System: Communication message center for parents/users and educators and service providers.

We estimate the budget of $70,000 to create and develop the Jig App project to work effectively. This covers the cost of:

1. Development Costs: Ongoing app development, maintenance, and updates.

2. Marketing and Sales: Advertising, promotions, sales team salaries, and commissions.

3. Operational Costs: Salaries for administrative and support staff, office expenses.

4. Service Provider Fees: Payments to educators and service providers.

5. Customer Support: Handling inquiries, complaints, and technical support.

6. Compliance and Legal: Ensuring compliance with local regulations, legal fees.

We are utilizing crowdfunding as a means of raising funds for the Jig App project, which we currently have on Kickstarter and will launch on Monday, July 8, 2024. We have prepared lots of exclusive rewards and offers for kind supporters and investors just like you. We invite you to visit our Kickstarter pre-launch page to be the first to be notified immediately when we kickstart and launch our project to enjoy that early bird offer.

Learn more: https://thenewfamilyappjig.lpages.co/jigs-landing-page/

KICKSTARTER PRE-LAUNCH:

Jig Project on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jigallthings/jig-unique-experiences-tailored-at-home-family-projects

VIDEO (YouTube): This is what a parent, great auntie, had to say about Jig: https://youtu.be/MSIkwCGQBHk

ABOUT JIG APP:

Jig App is dedicated to enhancing family life through interactive educational and non-educational experiences. Founded by Lizette Sanz, Jig App seeks to provide diverse services that cater to the needs of modern families, fostering both educational growth and personal well-being. Website: https://jigthing.myshopify.com

Social Media Handles:

- [X] https://x.com/JigAllThings

- [Pinterest] https://www.pinterest.com/JigAppOfficial/

- [TikTok] https://www.tiktok.com/@jigappofficial

- [Reddit] https://www.reddit.com/user/JigAppOfficial

Jig LLC ("Jig") today announced Jig App, a new project on Kickstarter providing unique experiences, more fun at home, and engaging educational and non-educational activities. Jig App is more than an app; it is a community of parents, educators, and service providers ready to help busy families with their unique needs and preferences.

Related link: https://jigthing.myshopify.com/

Game, Set, Match! Dink Productions Serves Up Kickstarter Campaign for First-Ever Pickleball Full-Length Feature Film, ‘In a Pickle’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dink Productions launches a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for their upcoming movie "In a Pickle." By engaging the vibrant pickleball community in this campaign, Dink Productions aims to showcase the massive audience awaiting to see this movie come to life.

Announced by Dink Productions in early January, "In a Pickle" is a love letter to the sport, celebrating the community around it and exploring its playful rivalry with tennis. Crafted by filmmaker, storyteller, and pickleball enthusiast Dan Brooks, alongside music and film producer, serial entrepreneur Jason Reid, who builds pickleball and tennis courts across Florida, the movie captures these diverse perspectives on the sport's rise.

Joel Boyd, an acclaimed comedy writer, actor, and director, adds his witty and relatable humor to create a film that promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of humor, heart, and sportsmanship.

The writers are launching a crowdfunding campaign to start the pre-production stage of the movie. More than anything else, Dink Productions is looking to have the vast, passionate pickleball community become part of this exciting journey.

The company is teaming up with jojo+lo Pickleball Wear ~ With Flair, a female-founded brand with trendy pickleball apparel and accessories. This collaboration plays a big role in the different tiers and perks of this campaign, and their products are an integral part of some of the rewards that people can enjoy when they contribute to the campaign.

We have partnered with pickleball's largest online community and leading media platform, The Pickleball Clinic, consisting of a Facebook Group over over 125k players and fans, a newsletter with over 70k readers, and a suite of active, content-filled social media platforms including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

As an "Official Partner," they will be promoting our Kickstarter, generating hype for the film, running an innovative giveaway, and engaging in other activities such as interviews and social media promotion. The Pickleball Clinic serves as a community for ALL players, from beginners to seasoned pros.

"This Kickstarter isn't just about raising money. We know that there is a huge audience primed for a movie like this. We want to convince big production companies and famous actors that pickleball isn't just a fad - it's a big deal and it needs a movie. With your help, we can show just how passionate this community is. Let's show them why 'In a Pickle' needs to happen!" says Reid.

As the production stage of the movie nears, Dink Productions already knows they have something special.

Dan Brooks says, "The response to our initial marketing on Instagram has been overwhelming and wonderful, and so many people have offered to get involved. Content creators such as Evan Slaughter, Morgan Evans, and The Hype Guys, among many others. We cannot wait to keep bringing more people into this incredibly exciting project, a first of its kind movie that celebrates both the sport of pickleball, and the community that surrounds it."

Be part of cinematic history and help us bring "In a Pickle" to the big screen, at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inapickle/in-a-pickle-a-sports-comedy-feature-film

"In a Pickle" Website: https://www.inapicklemovie.com/.

"In a Pickle" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inapicklethefilm/

"In a Pickle" Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/InAPickleFilm

MULTIMEDIA:

Promo video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB6ExpL2OMU

Dink Productions launches a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for their upcoming movie "In a Pickle." By engaging the vibrant pickleball community in this campaign, Dink Productions aims to showcase the massive audience awaiting to see this movie come to life.

Related link: https://www.inapicklemovie.com/

Inked Gaming Launches August Kickstarter Campaign to Introduce New Customizable Trading Card Game Supplies

CORVALLIS, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ -- A leading provider of high-quality trading card game accessories, Inked Gaming, is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever Kickstarter campaign on Aug. 17, 2023. This initiative will gather support from the tabletop game community, worldwide, to help launch a range of custom and artist-designed products.

Premium custom pieces will include new customizable sleeves, deck boxes and playmat tubes. These items are designed to give gamers the opportunity to present their unique personalities during the biggest battles, along with inspiration and creative edge to play their very best.

The primary goal of this Kickstarter campaign is to give Inked Gaming the final push they need to bring back quality custom sleeves. Ever since custom sleeves were discontinued from their collection, due to limitations in the production process that impacted quality, they've been looking for ways to change that.

This Kickstarter campaign will help fund the end stages of the production machinery and setup so Inked Gaming can establish an exceptional print-on-demand system. This will help with the production of these custom and artist-designed pieces and bring them to life.

Inked Gaming has also teamed up with several gifted, legendary artists to provide artist-designed versions of these new products for this Kickstarter. These popular artists include: David Lozeau, Michael Whelan, Clint Cearley and others.

"This is an exciting time for the entire Inked Gaming community, and we want everyone to be part of it," Inked Gaming's founder and CEO, Thomas Pool, says. "This year, my goal is to expand our collection and introduce custom sleeves, deck boxes and playmat tubes - all items that our community has been anxiously awaiting and we can't wait to showcase them on our site."

The Kickstarter campaign will last for 30 days and present a host of rewards. There will also be exclusive rewards and limited-edition sets available for early backers.

Anyone can learn more about and back the project on Kickstarter's website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inkedgaming/inked-gaming-customized-sleeves-deck-boxes-and-playmat-tubes?ref=7dv5pv

About Inked Gaming

Built by gamers for gamers, Inked Gaming is a top supplier of premium gaming gear based out of Corvallis, Oregon. Since 2011, Inked Gaming has provided its customers with both pre-designed and custom goods to enhance their gaming experience. These goods include playmats, mousepads, dice bags and more. Whether it's Pokémon, MTG, D&D, Flesh and Blood or any other tabletop game, Inked Gaming helps gamers to take their game and style to the next level of play. Learn more: https://www.inkedgaming.com/.

A leading provider of high-quality trading card game accessories, Inked Gaming, is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever Kickstarter campaign on Aug. 17, 2023. This initiative will gather support from the tabletop game community, worldwide, to help launch a range of custom and artist-designed products.

Related link: https://www.inkedgaming.com/

Comic book child star grows up to partner with writer father on Kickstarter horror titles

FORT WORTH, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Since he was 12 years old, Jake Tinsley has written and promoted his own professional comic books. Now, the 28-year-old Jake is debuting a brand new adult horror title "ALTERNATIVE NARRATIVES" which is being sold in a powerful Kickstarter, side-by-side with "THE BLONDE ASSASSIN" title written by his father Ben Tinsley. The father and son comprise the TINSLEY BOYS writing team who work out of Jason Dube's Sacramento-based Scattered Comics. They are best known for their "NIGHT OWL" character, a young shaman protecting the balance of the universe.

"ALTERNATIVE NARRATIVES" marks Jake's first comic book title without his father's writing assistance. Jake decided it was time to work alone on Alternative Narratives while his father focused completely on his other projects.

"Comic book production is a ferocious but rewarding process," Jake Tinsley said.

"It takes an incredible amount of work on everyone's part to get these comics finished - and that's just the writing and editing," Jake said in a recent interview, "After Dad and I finished THAT, our scripts then went to Mark Vuycankiat for art and Diego Vasquez for color on 'Blonde Assassin' and Alex Lopez for art and Mike Stefan for color on 'Alternative Narratives.' And insane number of top-level guest artists helped with the covers."

Phil Lockler, who promotes TINSLEY BOYS projects with Tricia Locker, said both comics are a blast to read.

"Prepare yourselves," Lockler chuckled. "They're coming in HAWT!"

In a storytelling sense, "BLONDE ASSASSIn" and "ALTERNATIVE NARRATIVE" dovetail with one another, Jake explained. There is a loose but undeniable connection between assassin sisters Surrender (The Blonde Assassin) and Monique (The Blonde Bombshell from "ALTERNATIVE NARRATIVES") who each live on alternate earths and each believe the other sister is dead. (Well, actually they ARE, in a WAY, but that's a LONG STORY.)

The online video promotion is available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05upLV5OoPs

"Be WARNED: Both of these comic books are more 'Rated R/Adults Only' than most," said Ben Tinsley, a writer, film actor, singer and former journalist.

"These are nowhere near the Rated G or PG stories you might expect reading 'Night Owl,'" Ben Tinsley said. "Jake and I will be working together again on another horror title, 'DJINN STALKERS,' and some really cool other projects. But you'll find with this title that his writers voice is a bit different from mine. Meanwhile, Jake's getting so engaging with his writing. It's a joy to watch him continue to grow."

Jake marvels at the TINSLEY BOYS comic book titles now occupying a virtual spinner Kickstarter rack online - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ba3-altnarratives/the-blonde-assassin-3-and-alternative-narratives-1

Jake described it as a menagerie of comic books with little artistic "add-ons" that do with comic books what an ice cream stores do adding nuts, chocolate and other items to flavors such as vanilla.

Inspired by the memory of Jack B. Tinsley, Jake's grandfather and Ben Tinsley's father, the Tinsleys have published an incredible amount of comic book material over the years. In addition to comic books, they produce the one-page, four-panel Night Owl web comic they circulate online for free die for fans.

Jake's work has attracted much attention over the years. When Jake was 14, he was interviewed on The Today Show in recognition of his comic book "Amber Hagerman Deserves Justice: A Night Owl Story," which despite his young age earned him critical acclaim.

Over the years, Jake Tinsley has appeared on numerous news shows, such as FOX, CBS and WFAA. During the "Amber Hagerman Deserves Justice" promotion, he spoke during a live stand-up WFAA news segment that was seen throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area.

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry named him a "Shining Star of Texas" in response to his work on on the later title "NIGHT OWL: Bullies Deserve Justice."

Now that Ben Tinsley was successful with his previous Blonde Assassin Kickstarter, the TINSLEY BOYS are expanding and in the process of adapting "Night Owl" to film - casting Jake's brother Camden Lee as the flagship hero. But the writing will continue, the Tinsleys said.

That kickstarter, meanwhile, began last week. The TINSLEY BOYS comic books and Blonde Assassin back issues can be purchased at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ba3-altnarratives/the-blonde-assassin-3-and-alternative-narratives-1

Since he was 12 years old, Jake Tinsley has written and promoted his own professional comic books. Now, the 28-year-old Jake is debuting a brand new adult horror title "ALTERNATIVE NARRATIVES" which is being sold in a powerful Kickstarter, side-by-side with "THE BLONDE ASSASSIN" title written by his father Ben Tinsley. The father and son comprise the TINSLEY BOYS writing team.

Cirsova Publishing to Collect Nearly-Lost Pulp Works of Julian Hawthorne

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cirsova Publishing will be collecting and restoring the nearly-lost All-Story Weekly fiction of Julian Hawthorne, son of famed American author Nathaniel Hawthorne.

In Spring of 2021, Cirsova Publishing partnered with Michael Tierney and Robert Allen Lupton to restore and reprint "The Cosmic Courtship," a near-lost science fiction novel by Julian Hawthorne. Following the success of this project, Cirsova Publishing established a new Cirsova Classics imprint dedicated to restoring and reprinting other near-lost pulp fiction.

Given the interest in "The Cosmic Courtship," Cirsova has prioritized collecting the rest of Hawthorne's All-Story Weekly fiction in a standard format. In addition to "The Cosmic Courtship," Hawthorne had one novel and four novellas published in the Munsey magazine.

"The Strange Recollections of Martha Klemm" resurrects Hawthorne's pulp heroine, a witty and modern woman with a touch of clairvoyance and descent from Salem witches, in two volumes, collecting Absolute Evil, A Goth From Boston, and Sara Was Judith. A third volume will collect the stand-alone romances, Doris Dances and Fires Rekindled.

These collected editions of Julian Hawthorne's All-Story Weekly fiction will be released later in 2021.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cirsova/julian-hawthornes-strange-recollections-of-martha-klemm

ABOUT CIRSOVA PUBLISHING:

Cirsova Publishing ( https://www.cirsova.wordpress.com ) has been publishing thrilling adventure science fiction and fantasy since 2016. They have published over 20 issues of their flagship publication, Cirsova Magazine. Additionally, they have published a number of anthologies, a fully illustrated edition of Leigh Brackett's Planet Stories-era Stark adventures, Jim Breyfogle's Mongoose and Meerkat, and the 35th Anniversary Editions of Michael Tierney's Wild Stars.

Michael Tierney ( http://www.thewildstars.com ) is a pulp historian and archivist who has written extensively on Edgar Rice Burroughs, having created the massive four volume "Edgar Rice Burroughs 100 Year Art Chronology," and is currently working on another Art Chronology about Robert E. Howard. He has been involved in the comic book industry for 40 years, owning two of the oldest comic book stores in Central Arkansas until switching to mail-order only in 2020. He is also an accomplished science fiction writer and artist, having worked on his Wild Stars saga since the 1970s. Michael not only made his pulp library available for this project, he provided the photographic images of these rare magazines so that a manuscript could be produced. He has also lent his years of experience digitally restoring damaged pulp art to restore the original covers.

Robert Allen Lupton ( https://www.facebook.com/people/Robert-Allen-Lupton/100022680383572 ) is a prolific author, pulp historian, and commercial hot air balloon pilot. He has published nearly 200 short stories across numerous anthologies, including the New York Times Best Selling Chicken Soup For the Soul series, and has published several anthologies and novels. His most recent novel, "Dejanna of the Double Star" was published in December 2020. Robert has been an active Edgar Rice Burroughs historian, researcher, and writer since the 1970s, including at ERBzine ( www.erbzine.com/lupton/ ), where several of his articles and stories are published. Robert has painstakingly recreated the texts as they were originally published from the digital images provided from Michael's and his collection.

Cirsova Publishing will be collecting and restoring the nearly-lost All-Story Weekly fiction of Julian Hawthorne, son of famed American author Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Related link: http://www.cirsova.wordpress.com/

Zootility Reimagines Beer Pong – A New Competitive Wall Game

PORTLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ -- Zootility, a design-driven U.S. manufacturing company, proudly announces the next great innovation in recreational games - a wall-hung beer pong game. Free Pong is quick to pick up and play and easily converts into minimal home decor when not being played.

The Free Pong design team recognized that traditional beer pong takes a lot of space to play, cups can get knocked over and spilled, and it's not a fit for most social gatherings. Free Pong is a vertical take on a classic drinking game that allows the game to be played quickly, cleanly, and in any home living space. It uses patent-pending Tension Grip Technology™ that locks brackets in place. The brackets or cups won't fall out even when struck by hard shots. The light design allows it to mount on any surface. When brackets are removed, Free Pong fits seamlessly into the living space as a piece of decorative wall art showcasing engraved mountain peak details.

Free Pong game play follows the same basic principles of beer pong. Alternating turns, the goal is to eliminate cups by landing shots in cups before your opponent. A two-board game of Free Pong can be played in teams, the first team to clear their board wins.

"Our company has always had an affinity for recreational games. During our Friday social hour, we started chatting about our own 'Zootility twist' on beer pong. We applied the idea to our laser cutting technology and Free Pong was born," says Nate Barr, Founder of Zootility.

Visit Zootility's Kickstarter page to pre-order your Free Pong, meet the creators, and learn more about the product that's bridging the gap between recreational games and interior decor: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wall-pong/310474365?ref=3l29v9&token=fdb46462.

ABOUT ZOOTILITY:

Zootility designs, launches, and manufactures exciting functional everyday products that solve interesting problems using clever solutions, quality materials, and futuristic technology. For more information on Zootility, please visit https://zootility.com/.

*PHOTO link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/21-0504s2p-Zootility-beer-pong-300dpi.jpg

*Caption: Zootility introduces a wall-hung beer pong game that easily converts into minimal home decor when not being played.

Zootility, a design-driven U.S. manufacturing company, proudly announces the next great innovation in recreational games - a wall-hung beer pong game. Free Pong is quick to pick up and play and easily converts into minimal home décor when not being played.

Related link: https://zootility.com/

Beach Lovers: a NYC Summer Love Story Fundraiser Goes Live

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Photographer Erica Reade announced today the kickoff of her fundraiser campaign "Beach Lover: a NYC Summer Love Story." The photographic series about love and intimacy will be turned into a book that will offer nostalgic and candid images of the love shared between couples at the beaches of New York City.

"I have spent years photographing beach-goers and the intimate gestures of couples; some tender, rubbing sunscreen on a partner's back; others lustful, a deep kiss in the water. Being on the beach emboldens couples to enjoy more affectionate freedom, their inhibitions less hidden than anywhere else I've observed in the city. I capture these tender moments that would otherwise be lost or overlooked," says the Brooklyn-based photographer.

New York is home to a one-of-a-kind beach culture that is diverse, time-limited, and low-profile. After six years of documenting this subject, Erica is ready to publish her first book and needs the community's support. The funds will help cover production costs and allow Beach Lovers to reach a broader audience.

About Erica Reade:

Erica is a Brooklyn-based freelance photographer originally from Montreal. She is drawn to the ocean and is fascinated by the juxtaposition of beach culture and landscape in the midst of NYC's urban chaos. Her Beach Lovers series has been featured in numerous publications, including: C-41, Ain't Bad, Feature Shoot, Medium, Lomography, La Repubblica Italy, Women in Street, and Flavorwire.

The Beach Lovers photo 'The Couple Next Door' was a winning image in the 2020 Women Street Photographers' Exhibition and was exhibited in December 2020 Artspace PS 109.

The series has also been exhibited at Ground Floor Gallery and Picture Farm Gallery in Brooklyn, and Studio Galerie B & B in Paris, France. Beach Lover's prints are held in permanent collection and display at The Rockaway Hotel in Queens, NYC.

Links to the campaign and social media:

Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beachlovers/beach-lovers-a-nyc-summer-love-story

Instagram: @ericareadeimages

Website: http://www.ericareadeimages.com/

Fundraiser hashtags: #beachloversnyc #anycsummerlovestory

MEDIA CONTACT:
Erica Reade Images
ericareade@gmail.com
(646) 379 - 3013

Photographer Erica Reade announced today the kickoff of her fundraiser campaign "Beach Lover: a NYC Summer Love Story." The photographic series about love and intimacy will be turned into a book that will offer nostalgic and candid images of the love shared between couples at the beaches of New York City.

Related link: http://www.ericareadeimages.com/

Zootility Launches a Comfortable Face Mask

PORTLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ -- Zootility, a design-driven US manufacturing company, launches a mask to provide comfort and protection to both those who are wearing masks just for a quick trip to the grocery store as well as essential workers who are masked 8+ hours per day. After a few revisions to the original design, the new Comfort Mask with a double layer of fabric helps keep out pesky allergens, airborne contaminants and unwanted germs.

Each Comfort Mask is laser cut. The stitch-free design creates a soft covering for the face. It stretches to conform better to all face shapes and attaches behind the ears with two adjustable-length ear loops. The unique folded design gives ample breathing room and contours tightly to the nose to help minimize fogging with glasses.

In a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, the researchers found that wearing one mask - a disposable or cloth mask - blocked around 40% of test particles. When a cloth mask was worn on top of a disposable mask, about 80% of particles were blocked. When worn as a second mask for "double masking," Comfort Mask fits snugly and eliminates gaps around the sides of the face or nose when worn over a disposable mask.

"As a USA Made Manufacturer, we continue finding ways to respond to the worldwide crisis. We are all tired of wearing uncomfortable face masks yet we understand it's necessary to stay safe and keep our communities safe. Imagine that feeling you get when you put on a cozy pair of sweatpants? We designed our Comfort Mask to give the same feeling of comfort and safety when wearing it," says Nate Barr, Founder of Zootility.

The company is currently raising funds to support the launch of the Comfort Mask on Kickstarter. The project is running an early bird reward option at a discount for the next three days.

Backers can expect their masks shipped in March: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zootility-health/comfort-mask-a-unique-twist-on-soft-and-safe-face-masks?ref=agksy5&token=362f8132

Zootility manufactures functional everyday objects in eccentric forms using quality materials and laser cutters to slowly create one at a time. From product design to manufacturing, Zootility produces everything in-house at their 10,000 sq-ft shop in Portland, Maine.

For more information on Zootility, please visit https://zootility.com/.

Press Contact
Nate Barr
Owner/Designer, Zootility
(207) 536-0639
nate@zootility.com

Zootility, 2301 Congress St, Suite 3, Portland, ME 04102

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zootilitytools

*PHOTO link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/21-0218s2p-comfort-mask-300dpi.jpg

*Caption: Comfort Mask provides comfort and protection to both those who are wearing masks just for a quick trip to the grocery store as well as essential workers who are masked 8+ hours per day.

Zootility, a design-driven US manufacturing company, launches a mask to provide comfort and protection to both those who are wearing masks just for a quick trip to the grocery store as well as essential workers who are masked 8+ hours per day.

Related link: https://zootility.com/

Art of Caffeination Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Fund Clever Coffee Playing Cards

SAN ANTONIO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Something new and exciting is brewing at Art of Caffeination, a new design business that focuses on products that are all things coffee. Its first product launch - a quick-reference deck of coffee playing cards - is designed for coffee lovers, enthusiasts and gamesters alike to not just have fun, but learn something too.

"Sip to Suit Cards About Coffee" is a handy deck of creatively crafted, quick-reference playing cards that feature coffee-making methods, drink formulas and helpful brew tips. The deck is sure to kick up any home coffee routine or game night.

The maker, Vincent Lam, tapped into his industrial design and graphic arts' expertise to create a deck of reference playing cards that eliminate the hassle and time of sorting through online resources or piles of notes. The playing cards aim to streamline brewing coffee and making drinks by presenting ingredients and brewing parameters through thoughtful visual graphics.

"Each method card has carefully researched brewing parameters and starting points, presented in easy-to-understand 'Brew Meters.' These 'Brew Meters' provide an illustrated reference for the user to adjust the brewing values to suit their taste," Lam says.

This comprehensive collection of brew methods and drink recipes will entice both coffee novices and connoisseurs. The cards feature critical brew information for 18 popular coffee-making methods, and 18 drink recipes, with 12 delightfully-designed court cards that have helpful guidance and educational tips about coffee and brewing.

The poker-size playing cards are meticulously designed and illustrated for quick-reference, and packaged in a coffee-inspired tuck box. Produced in premium black-core, linen-finish stock, the cards are suitable for exciting gameplay and collecting.

With coffee brewing tips at recipes at your fingertips, "Sip-to-Suit About Coffee Cards" are an essential part of any coffee lifestyle.

A Kickstarter campaign is in place to launch this new deck of reference playing cards, "Sip to Suit Cards About Coffee:" https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aoc/sip-to-suit-cards-about-coffee

Instagram: @artofcaffeination - https://www.instagram.com/artofcaffeination/

Twitter: @artofcaff #coffee #coffeetime #coffeelover

About Art of Caffeination

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Art of Caffeination was founded by Vincent Lam, a professional industrial designer with 20 years' experience in consumer and medical product design. He's the recipient of multiple design awards, including Red Dot; iF (a product design award, conferred annually by the iF International Forum Design GmbH, based in Hanover, Germany); and IDEA Awards (International Design Excellence Award, a design award program held by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)). Art of Caffeination applies the form-follows-function design approach to all things caffeinated to create useful and delightful products for all ages and interests.

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Something new and exciting is brewing at Art of Caffeination, a new design business that focuses on products that are all things coffee. Its first product launch - a quick-reference deck of coffee playing cards - is designed for coffee lovers, enthusiasts and gamesters alike to not just have fun, but learn something too.

New Rap Writer/Producer and Eminem Stan James Guiltinan Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Create Music Video Salute to Eminem

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Will the real Stan please stand up? Before James "Slim Jimmy" Guiltinan knew that Eminem's "Stan" had become a dictionary word defined as a sort of super, but sometimes obsessed fan, he'd written one of his first two rap songs, as an Eminem "salute." The slang definition of "stan" likely originated from Eminem's song and music video "Stan."

At first, James referred to his song, "This Time and Then" as a "tribute song" to Eminem, but later learned that the term was reserved for the deceased. So he coined a new phrase "salute song." James now suggests that he could be the real Eminem "Stan," but not of the obsessed or crazed kind of stan, an example of which might be the recent intruder into Eminem's home. The Detroit rap artist's music helped to get James through a dark period in his life.

Having only played trumpet in high school during the seventies, and new to rap writing and producing, James had assistance from Los Angeles rapper Solid Savage who recorded and co-wrote "This Time and Then." James originally didn't want to charge for the song, as he felt it would cheapen the "salute." His distribution service required a minimum price for streaming distribution, but James has made "This Time and Then" available at no charge on SoundCloud. James' Kickstarter campaign serves to create a complementary product (the accompanying music video) to further the Eminem salute.

Ironically, Slim Shady's "Stan" song and music video features a Stan character who ends up accidentally or purposely killing himself in a car accident. While James admits to being suicidal during his struggles, and perhaps saved by in part at least, rather than troubled by an absence of writing back, Eminem's music.

"Eminem's music gave me encouragement, because it talks about struggles that Slim Shady experienced during his life, which I identified with," James says.

After losing his job two years ago and living out of his van, which was after losing his family's house and getting divorced, James took up songwriting to finally try his hand at the creative arts. At first, his lyrics were essentially poems. After ordering two songwriting books, James got a little better at the craft. He also remixed the background music he selected for "This Time and Then" after taking a class in Logic.

During his two years of being homeless, James has written and produced seven hip hop and one R&B tracks. Most of the work on his songs, including the cover artwork, writing, and background ("beat") music selection was done using a cell phone, after his MacBook was stolen.

"Wrigley Field," a sequel to "This Time and Then," is a playful rap song, where James comes to Slim's "rescue" by providing a warning to - in good fun only - similar to a diss track - Machine Gun Kelly, regarding MGK's Eminem diss (disrespect) song. James views "salute" songs as being the opposite of "diss" songs, and he hopes they become popularized.

"Similar to the Stan in the Eminem song and music video, I DM'd Slim on Instagram, but didn't hear back," James says. "However, he may have given me a lyrics wink in one of his songs as 'Gilligan.' Of course, I can't know for sure. It's just close to my last name, and I also used 'Gilligan' in my "Wrigley Field" lyrics."

"This Time and Then" and "Wrigley Field" are available on streaming platforms under the artist name "James Bernard Guiltinan."

For more information about James music video Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/realstan/this-time-and-then-a-stans-eminem-salute-music-video/

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+1-805-368-8247
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Will the real Stan please stand up? Before James "Slim Jimmy" Guiltinan knew that Eminem's "Stan" had become a dictionary word defined as a sort of super, but sometimes obsessed fan, he'd written one of his first two rap songs, as an Eminem "salute." The slang definition of "stan" likely originated from Eminem's song and music video "Stan."

New Better Topics Card Game Helps Couples and Families Strengthen Relationships

SHEFFIELD, U.K. /ScoopCloud/ -- A new card game is on the horizon that has the potential to strengthen and improve relationships. Better Topics, a replayable card game created by Diana and Robert Indries, is a catalyst to help people have more fun, more meaningful conversations and better communication.

Diana and Robert have created a Kickstarter campaign to help launch a hands-on game and app: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dianaindries/better-topics-replayable-card-game-for-couples.

"We and a few of our friends play the game every week. It helps us set aside time for one another and makes us look forward to having the deep conversations we need to grow our relationship. I'm convinced it will help other couples and families too," Diana says.

The world is in turmoil right now and relationships are no exception. In 2019, the U.S. Census reported two million new marriages, yet there were 800,000 new divorces. That's 40 percent.

"And what about the other 60 percent?" Diana wonders. "What's the real quality of those relationships?"

To help find a solution, Diana and Robert set out to create a game that not only has the potential to help relationships grow stronger, but to incite more joy and excitement too.

"The only thing that can make relationships stronger is constant, caring attention," Diana says.

"Better Topics" is a springboard for meaningful discussions that come naturally. Some sample questions include: What was your favorite thing we did together last week? What's one thing we could do next week that would help to put a spark in our relationship? What is one trait about me you noticed recently, that you would want me to keep? There's also a points system for real-life rewards, clear rules, elements that make it fun, strategies to win, and weekly couple challenges.

"During our research, we found and played other card games, but they all asked questions that were limited in nature such as, 'What's your favorite flavor ice cream?'" Robert says. "Our game has ever-relevant questions and other fun elements so it can be played every single week. It's a game you can build on."

For more information about Better Topics: https://www.bettertopics.com/

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Diana Indries
of Better Topics
+44-744-022-3711 (media only)
diana[at]bettertopics.com

A new card game is on the horizon that has the potential to strengthen and improve relationships. Better Topics, a replayable card game created by Diana and Robert Indries, is a catalyst to help people have more fun, more meaningful conversations and better communication.

Related link: https://www.bettertopics.com/

Startup Designs Nasal Respirator to Protect Airways While Freeing the Mouth

WINTERS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Modern Mammoth Technologies, LLC, is announcing the launch of a unique nasal respirator to provide more protection to more people-especially the frontline heroes. Modern Mammoth is a startup founded by two veterinarians, Dr's Valerie Fournier and Alejandro Garcia.

Hero Mammoth is an air filtration device that can use a wide array of filters, including N95 and high MERV. This device is versatile, extraordinarily comfortable and most of all, it is unique in the fact that keeps your mouth free to communicate.

Their team conceptualized and designed a nose-focused respirator after one of the founders was exposed to wildfire smoke at the Camp Fire in 2018 while working as a volunteer veterinary responder.

Hero Mammoth uses anatomically focused design to integrate a nasal dilator and detachable respirator. This focused design means less filter material is needed, resulting in a more ecofriendly and economical solution.

"Right now, face masks are being reinvented in many different ways. Hero isn't designed to replace a face mask - it's something which can be used with a mask for an extra level of protection, or on its own. It's a whole different product," says Dr. Fournier.

After the 2018 California wildfire season, the effect of breathing in smoke and other contaminants became evident. Lingering cough, fatigue, and headaches were all common complaints.

"It was serendipity really. Previously, we had been working on a nasal dilator to help us breathe better while hiking and last year, while testing, we discovered the unique weight-bearing properties of this device. Now, it became our core technology and base to produce the nasal respirator," said Dr. Garcia.

Since early 2019, work on Hero nasal respirator and Silent Mammoth, the nose dilator, has plugged along. Then at the end of the year, tragedy in the form of SARS-COV2 struck.

Dr. Fournier, who also holds a degree in public health said, "Part of the veterinarians' oath is to protect the public health, and we are scaling our efforts to bring this to production as soon as possible."

Dr. Garcia agrees. "I want people to be able to go to work and feel protected. I want it to be affordable. I don't want them to be constrained to having to buy expensive filters through us, and wait for it to get there. If they only have 1900 filters-they can use that! I want people to feel safe. We can't go forward like this, really. We can't wear masks all day, all the time," says Dr Garcia.

The respirator is specially designed to be taken apart, cleaned, and reused. This lessens environmental impact, leading to less discard in the landfills.

The cartridges can be loaded with any filter material, and it only takes minimal skill with a pair of scissors. Simply cut a small strip to fit and wrap the inner cartridge. The external clip protects the filter material so it lasts longer and you don't have to touch it.

The facial gasket is soft foam with an internal stainless-steel structure and additional foam sealing strip around the edge. The user can bend the gasket and apply the sealing strip as best suits them, which leads to a better fit. Most users can tell if they have a gap and adjust the gasket to compensate.

This nose respirator also includes the option of a copper mesh insert to protect the filter material. Copper has been shown through extensive research to have broad antimicrobial qualities.

Thus far the project has been self-financed. To begin mass production they decided to reach out for help. Due to the current COVID-19 situation, many traditional avenues such as face to face networking aren't possible.

In these times, adaptability is key, which is why a Kickstarter campaign was decided on to get front line funding.

Modern Mammoth will be launching their product for presales on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter on May 19, 2020.

To learn more in the meantime, please see:
* https://www.heromammoth.com/
* https://www.facebook.com/ModernMammothTech
* https://www.linkedin.com/modernmammoth
* https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1Voipvih3qC4BaNszh96esG8kUWO1vmzx

For questions, contact: info@silentmammoth.com

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Modern Mammoth Technologies, LLC, is announcing the launch of a unique nasal respirator to provide more protection to more people-especially the frontline heroes. Modern Mammoth is a startup founded by two veterinarians, Dr's Valerie Fournier and Alejandro Garcia.

Related link: https://www.heromammoth.com/

New Children’s Book Opens Door for Dialogue About Grief and Death

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- When Bryson Thompson, Sr.'s mother passed away from stomach cancer in 2016, he grappled with how to tell his 3-year old son that he would never see his beloved grandmother again. It was this life-changing event that sparked him to write, "How Angels are Made" (ISBN: 978-1735023809).

Thompson wrote the first version only two days after returning from his mother's funeral when it became apparent that his son needed more answers than he was readily able to give. His son was confused and grieving and needed help to work through this trying time which turned the world he knew upside down.

Bryson focused his energy to create a book that would help him and his family to clearly communicate with their son about grief and death. He quickly realized that if this book could help his family to heal, it could help others too. He also saw a need for a book that focused on an African-American family.

"There are very few books on the subject where African Americans are at the center," he says.

Based on a true story about the bond between Bryson's son and mother, "How Angels are Made" is a transformational children's book that fosters needed conversations between youth and adults about grief and death. It highlights actual conversations that took place between he, his wife and their son.

In the beginning, the book highlights their personal relationship and then moves into the family's experience of dealing with loss.

Bryson exceeded his Kickstarter campaign goal with one week left, which ironically happened the day before his mother's birthday, and plans to end the campaign, which is now in its "stretch goal" and appropriately scheduled to end on Mother's Day. The additional funds will allow Bryson to provide even more free copies of the book to local schools, libraries and children who have lost a loved one or friend, than originally anticipated.

"With one in five youth currently having to deal with the death of someone close to them by the time they are 19, 'How Angels are Made' will resonate with many families around the world," Bryson says. "It's also ideal for schools, therapists, church groups and more. My hope is that this book will be a tool to help change lives."

About the Author

Bryson Thompson has more than 10 years' experience as a special education teacher and mental health professional. He's a husband, father, educator, mentor and entrepreneur. He has dedicated his life to finding ways to uplift young men and women. With a degree in Special Education from Clemson University and a Masters in Behavior/Learning Disabilities from Georgia State University, he continually works to find ways to enhance the life and experience of the future generation.

The book will be available to the public in June and pre-orders can be made here: https://howangelsaremade.com/

Support the Kickstarter campaign through Sunday, May 10, 2020: How Angels Are Made Kickstarter Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brysonthompsonsr/how-angels-are-made-grief-through-the-eyes-of-a-child-0?ref=user_menu

Watch a YouTube video: https://youtu.be/yVuACsvUOv0

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brysonthompsonsr/

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Bryson Thompson
+1-864-243-1202
info@howangelsaremade.com

When Bryson Thompson, Sr.'s mother passed away from stomach cancer in 2016, he grappled with how to tell his 3-year old son that he would never see his beloved grandmother again. It was this life-changing event that sparked him to write, "How Angels are Made" (ISBN: 978-1735023809).

Related link: https://howangelsaremade.com/

MICROSafeX Launches Kickstarter Campaign for World’s First ‘Unhackable’ Computer

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MICROSafeX announces a newly patented "unhackable" security technology / computer platform and it's working to raise money through a Kickstarter campaign set to launch on June 25, 2019 (US Patent No.: 10,061,923 B1).

Pritam Nath, founder of MICROSafeX, has been issued a hardware utility patent for an Internet-connected computer that cannot be hacked in any way whatsoever.

Nath has an engineering degree in electronic hardware from UCLA and more than 35 years of experience in systems architecture, large integrated software systems and some hardware in various computers, Internet, operating systems, BIOS, device drivers, embedded systems, and more. He has designed and built a fully functioning personal computer.

"This new hardware design is very different from all other computers on the market today," Nath says.

The company is working to raise funds for what it's calling, "the world's first unhackable computer."

"Computer hacking is a huge problem and this new technology solves problems ranging from viruses and malware to computer hijacking," Nath explains.

Hacking incidents and cyber security threats continue to make media headlines and only serve to illustrate the severity of the problem. MICROSafeX's new "unhackable computer" hopes to reduce and perhaps even eliminate these issues.

Criminals will no longer be able to steal valuable and confidential information from individuals, banks, corporations, hospitals, political organizations, government agencies and more.

While there are a few software security companies that offer software-only based solutions for virus and malware removal, they do not prevent cyber-attacks. MICROSafeX's hardware technology does.

The MICROSafeX-patented, hardware-based prevention system will not allow any virus or malware into the computer. The computer prototype is estimated to be available within 12 months and will retail for $1,250.

For more information, visit: https://microsafex.com/

VIDEO (Vimeo) - "Founders Statement" -- https://vimeo.com/337264307

Patent information: https://microsafex.com/patent/

MEDIA CONTACT:
Pritam Nath
of MICROSafeX
+1-310-873-8672
info@microsafex.com

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MICROSafeX announces a newly patented "unhackable" security technology / computer platform and it's working to raise money through a Kickstarter campaign set to launch on June 25, 2019 (US Patent No.: 10,061,923 B1).

Related link: https://microsafex.com/

New Talking Lexa Bear Turns Your Digital Assistant Into Your Forever Friend

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Wetwire Robotics today announced they are launching the first in a new line of smart toys geared towards digital assistants like Amazon's Alexa devices. The first model is called Lexa Bear and is a talking teddy bear that is designed to hold an Echo Dot or connect with any Bluetooth device like a mobile phone or tablet. Wetwire Robotics has designed the bear to synchronize its mouth movements in real time to the human voice. It is not limited to pre-recorded audio and can speak with about any audio it's connected to.

A 2017 study by Accenture recently found that 46-percent of U.S. consumers are using voice-enabled digital assistants. As digital assistants like Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant are growing in popularity and abilities, many new and better ways are being developed to interface with the technology.

"It was really exciting when we showed the first talking bears speaking for Alexa to kids and even adults," said Victor Wong, Creator and CEO, Wetwire Robotics. "We saw how much more engaged and alive the technology can be."

Wetwire Robotics goals are to humanize access to digital assistants and AI technology into forms that people can relate to and embrace in their daily lives. Realizing technology is constantly growing and improving, Wetwire began working on Lexa Bear as an interface. Since it is not hard coded with programmed sounds and activities, but can respond in real time, Lexa Bear can continue to grow in its abilities.

"We realized early on that Lexa Bear had to be able to not only react to any audio it was connected to but it also had to focus its mouth response to the human voice," said Travis Redding, lead developer and President, Wetwire Robotics. "It was really challenging to get Lexa to be able to sing mostly the vocals and not react to the music it was hearing. Now Lexa Bear has a speaking voice and can sing to music too."

Lexa Bear(TM) already has all of the skills of the Echo Dot it's paired with such as telling jokes, stories, trivia, games, teaching, singing, and solving problems. When paired with a Bluetooth device, Lexa Bear can talk using any audio producing app. As skills and apps are added every day from around the world, people and families are integrating digital assistants into their daily lives and can add those abilities to Lexa Bear as they develop over time.

Wetwire Robotics will be launching a Kickstarter campaign October 23, 2017.

To contribute and help bring Lexa Bear to life, follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheLexaBear for updates.

Or visit the Lexa Bear Kickstarter "campaign preview" at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/244672618/1466702416?ref=355784&token=6ae7fb35

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*Photo Caption: Wetwire Robotics Lexa Bear, a talking teddy bear that is designed to hold an Echo Dot or connect with a Bluetooth device.

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https://youtu.be/LPH7Z44CqLc

Wetwire Robotics today announced they are launching the first in a new line of smart toys geared towards digital assistants like Amazon's Alexa devices. The first model is called Lexa Bear and is a talking teddy bear that is designed to hold an Echo Dot or connect with any Bluetooth device like a mobile phone or tablet. Wetwire Robotics has designed the bear to synchronize its mouth movements in real time to the human voice. Wetwire Robotics will be launching a Kickstarter campaign October 23, 2017.

Related link: https://wetwirerobotics.com/

STiKidotz Customizable 3D Pixel Art Stickers Fuel Imagination and Learning Too

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Dotz Company, LLC, an established games and toy business, is excited to announce a new product that's fun for all ages - STiKidotz(TM). It's sure the concept will take off, that's why it's launched a Kickstarter campaign to help get it off the ground.

So, what are STiKidotz(TM)? They're customizable, re-stickable, brightly colored 3D art pixel stickers that you can design and redesign yourself.

STiKidotz(TM) are made from soft silicone, a material that is flexible and bendy and can be cut into any shape. The designs are created on the sticker using colorful dotzPIXELS(TM). These small pieces come in a 4x4 perforated dotzBLOK(TM) that can be easily separated into the dotzPIXELS(TM) that precisely fit on the silicone sticker.

Each sticker's base is backed by a non-toxic adhesive, specially formulated to allow you to stick your design on any smooth surface. It can be removed and repositioned without leaving any residue behind. The sticker can be used on walls, windows, lockers, car bumpers, refrigerators, photo frames, signage, cabinets, mirrors, bath tub, tiles and more. The stickers can also be used outdoors. They're currently available in eight colors and the dotzBLOK(TM) comes in 12 colors.

STiKidotz(TM) were created by entrepreneur CK Tan and his daughter Yannie Tan, who dreamed of creating an innovative and fun pixel art product that all ages would love and that families could enjoy making together.

"We're saturated with technology at every turn, and while it's useful and necessary, it's nice to have a break. STiKidotz offer an alternative. They give kids and parents time to bond and play while doing something creative and fun," said Mr. Tan.

Making 3D stickers is also a fun activity for kids at a birthday party or during family time. Designs are limitless, which lets imagination and creativity be their guide.

While creating STiKidotz(TM), this father and daughter duo also discovered that STiKidotz(TM) are a fun and engaging way to practice fine motor, design, graphing, visual, spatial and creative world-building skills.

"We're convinced that STiKidotz would be a great addition to just about any classroom," added Tan. "In fact, we eventually expect to see them used as part of a STEAM-related curriculum."

The Dotz Company, LLC, is sponsoring the development of STiKidotz(TM), and will help bring it to market.

The STiKidotz(TM) Kickstarter campaign launches August 28, 2017. And since safety is a priority, the funds raised will be used for color and material safety testing for the silicone, production-ready prototypes, molds, packaging and more in order to help make STiKidotz(TM) a reality and available to the public.

STiKidotz(TM) is patent-pending and proudly designed and assembled in the USA.

For more information visit:

Website: http://www.STiKidotz.com/.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stikidotz/.

Video: https://vimeo.com/225611615/.

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The Dotz Company, LLC, an established games and toy business, is excited to announce a new product that's fun for all ages - STiKidotz. It's sure the concept will take off, that's why it's launched a Kickstarter Campaign to help get it off the ground.

Related link: https://www.stikidotz.com/

New ‘Peon’ Device Makes Water from Thin Air; Feeding Plants in an Innovative New Conservation Effort

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While Peon may look like an inconspicuous little plastic frog, he is about to make a vital contribution to global conservation efforts, by watering plants using water - well - out of thin air. It's all thanks to Canada's Waterator Industries Inc., who are pioneering a new use for Atmospheric Water Generation. With less than 3 percent of the world's water being drinkable, the device will save the precious stuff coming out of taps from being used for a non-consumable purpose.

To get Peon on the market and ribbiting its way around the world, Waterator Industries Inc. is currently raising vital funds through Kickstarter.

"With so little of the world's water being drinkable, it makes sense for us to conserve as much of it as we can for human consumption. Each year, billions of gallons of drinking water are thrown onto plants. This 'human water' not only shortens the lifespan of plants, but it leaves less of it for us," explains John Heary, CEO of Waterator Industries Inc. "Water particles in the air are instantly replenished through a number of natural processes, so it makes sense for us to develop a device that can water plants through humidity. This water is 100 percent natural and can keep plants alive for five to ten years."

Operating Peon is as simple as plugging him into the wall, inserting his "soil stake" into a potted plant and sitting back in the knowledge that the world's ultimately-scarce supplies of clean drinking water are being put to better use.

"Innovation aside for moment, Peon can make life a whole lot easier. There's no longer a need to worry about watering plants while on vacation, with The Peons three water settings, it allows the perfect trickle of water for any particular plant type. The electricity costs are just a fraction, per liter, of paying for water from the grid and users can literally set-and-forget their plants as they last many lifetimes longer than hand-watering from the tap," Heary adds.

Waterator Industries Inc. needs to raise $250,000 over the next month to keep the project alive. Those backing its Kickstarter campaign will be treated to a host of rewards ranging from their name on the company's website through to branded T-shirts, hats and Peons in a host of different colors.

This is just the start of things for the company, who plan to offer Peons in a range of sizes, shapes and designs, as well as adapt their Atmospheric Water Generation technology to other uses that support the conversation of clean drinking water.

Peon will eventually retail for $29.95 + shipping and handling. However, those backing the Kickstarter campaign can get hold of theirs before anyone else.

For more information and to support this most unique of inventions, visit: http://kck.st/1tY1GKe .

About Waterator Industries:

Waterator Industries is a small company and outsources most of its needs to various companies to help keep internal costs low, as well as to be able to improve their manufacturing capabilities at a moment's notice. This allows them to put most of the funds received directly into building inventory as well as creating new products.

The company and their products were created during a time when the economy was in decline and money for new projects was limited. Never giving up hope, they moved forward funding it completely out of their own pockets, knowing the end goal was worth it. With personal funds expended, they are now reaching out to the public to help complete the dream. Website: http://www.waterator.com/ .

To view the original version on Send2Press Newswire, visit: https://www.send2press.com/newswire/new-peon-device-makes-water-thin-air-feeding-plants-innovative-new-conservation-effort-2014-11-1110-005.shtml.

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