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So, I asked ChatGPT: What other organizations offer public service ads

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Some of the best-known organizations that create or sponsor public service advertising campaigns include: Ad Council The largest and most famous U.S. public service advertising organization. Founded during World War II as the War Advertising Council. Famous campaigns include: Smokey Bear Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk Rosie the Riveter Crash Test Dummies Love Has No Labels COVID public health campaigns ( Ad Council Org ) National Safety Council Produces road safety, workplace safety, distracted driving, and injury prevention campaigns. ( Wikipedia ) Keep America Beautiful Known for anti-litter and environmental campaigns including the famous "Crying Indian" ads. ( ANA Educational Foundation ) Foundation for a Better Life Creator of the "Pass It On" billboards and inspirational values campaigns focused on honesty, courage, optimism, and character. ( Wikipedia ) United Way Long-running community service and charitabl...

Tontine Token to Be Offered with Trading Symbol 'TonT'

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community-Based Digital Token Project Explores Blockchain, Local Commerce and Digital Exchange GREENSBORO, N.C. — May 23, 2026 — Organizers of the proposed Tontine Token project today announced plans to introduce a blockchain-based community token under the symbol "TonT." The project is being developed as a modern digital community token designed to explore how blockchain technology can support local commerce, rewards programs, memberships, digital collectibles and community participation. Developers say TonT is intended to function as a utility-oriented digital token rather than a traditional investment vehicle. Potential applications being explored include: Merchant discounts and promotional offers Community rewards and loyalty programs Event tickets and memberships QR-code based transactions Collectible digital and printed community notes Local business participation programs Educational blockchain demonstration...

Iran War May Ignite Domestic Tinderboxes

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We are at the precipice of a global economically devastating period as a result of a rapidly intensifying and potentially prolonged war in Iran. It's not just the war itself, rather the geographic region in which it takes place, the Strait of Hormuz, through which are large percentage of essential global trade passes. The crisis is a next level game-changer whose international and domestic impacts will be far deeper and broader than post 9/11, 2008 financial crisis and the 2019 pandemic combined. The war's economic impacts are being felt in all commercial sectors and are spilling fuel on a smoldering pile of instability that has been festering for years. Even for developed countries, food security and runaway debt levels will hinder each government's ability to maintain any semblance of law & order as the war progresses and devolves into a nasty quagmire that will deepen an already fractious socio-economic-political landscape. "Something's Gotta Give" Here...

7 Signs You Need Muscle Recovery Right Now

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Soreness after a hard workout feels familiar. But soreness is only one of the signs you need muscle recovery, and for many people, it’s not even the most telling one. Your body sends out a range of signals when muscles are under-recovered, from mood changes to disrupted sleep to subtle drops in strength. Miss them, and you risk injury, burnout, and weeks of forced downtime. Learn to read them, and you train smarter, feel better, and stay consistent far longer. Table of Contents Key takeaways Point Details Soreness has a timeline Normal DOMS resolves within 3-7 days; pain lasting beyond that is a red flag worth addressing. Performance drops are a signal A sustained decline in strength or power output tells you muscles need rest before the next session. Mood matters as much as muscles Irritability, low motivation, and apathy are early fatigue indicators, often appearing before physical symptoms. Sleep quality reflects recovery status Disrupted sleep after intense training signals systemi...

The Media Is Searching For Experts Right Now ? Will They Find You or Your Competitor?

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ExpertCLICK Offers Validated Experts SEO Press Rooms, Journalist Access, News Release Distribution and Media Visibility Tools GREENSBORO, N.C. — ExpertCLICK.com announced expanded membership benefits designed to help experts, authors, consultants, speakers, coaches, attorneys, physicians, executives, nonprofits and public agencies become easier for journalists and prospects to find online. At a time when reporters, producers, podcasters and conference organizers search the web for credible sources every day, weak online visibility can cost an expert interviews, consulting assignments, speaking engagements and new business opportunities. ExpertCLICK said the company's enhanced visibility and media tools are designed to help professionals build long-term authority online while making it easier for journalists and event organizers to discover qualified sources. Why Visibility Matters • Fear If journalists cannot find you online, they will interview someone else....

Could Coffee Shops Become the New Community Banks? Tontine Cafe Unveils Silver-Linked Notes

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Name: Mitchell Davis Group: The Tontine Cafe & Exchange Dateline: Richmond, VA United States Direct Phone: 202-333-5000 ...

Art Restoration Los Angeles County: Paintings, Heirlooms

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By Scott M. Haskins, Art Conservator If you live in Los Angeles County and you have an old painting in storage, a grandmother’s portrait in the garage, a box of photographs you haven’t looked at in years, or an antique you’re not sure what to do with — this article was written for you. You don’t need a crisis to call an art restoration expert. You just need a question. Scott Haskins, founder of Fine Art Conservation Laboratories (FACL) , has been answering those questions since 1975. He and his team serve Los Angeles County families, collectors, dealers, auction houses, estates, and institutions regularly. He’s also the author of the internationally award-winning Save Your Stuff book series. “I’m not an artist,” Scott is quick to point out. “I’ve never painted a painting in my life. But our profession requires us to understand why things fall apart — adhesive technologies, climate, light levels, the physics of different materials under stress. At FACL, there’s no mop and Windex, no s...

Your Pain Relief Techniques Workflow for Real Results

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Muscle pain and tension have a way of taking over your day. Whether it’s a stiff neck from hours at a desk, tight hips from training, or chronic lower back aches that never fully go away, the frustration compounds when random remedies don’t stick. A structured pain relief techniques workflow changes that. Instead of reaching for whatever is closest, you follow a deliberate sequence of effective pain relief methods that build on each other, match your specific pain type, and actually move you toward lasting relief. Table of Contents Key takeaways Point Details Build a structured workflow A stepwise pain relief techniques workflow outperforms scattered, random remedies for muscle pain. Match method to pain type Pain relief is not one-size-fits-all ; matching technique to mechanism (tension vs. inflammation) determines success. Track pain with a diary Keeping a pain diary for at least two weeks gives you the baseline data needed to adjust treatments effectively. Introduce treatments one a...

1121 ? Tax Changes To Your Benefit: Tom talks Equipment Purchases 2026

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SUMMARY BY CHATGPT In Episode 1121 of the podcast Screw the Commute, Tom Antion explains how recent U.S. tax law changes can significantly benefit small business owners making equipment purchases in 2026. Main Topic: Tax Advantages for Business Equipment Purchases Tom discusses two major tax provisions that allow businesses to deduct equipment purchases much faster than in the past: 1. Section 179 Expensing This allows businesses to deduct the cost of qualifying equipment in the same year it is purchased rather than depreciating it over several years. Examples of qualifying purchases include: • Computers • Cameras • Podcast and video equipment • Business vehicles • Furniture • Machinery • Air conditioners • Security systems • Software Key points: • 2026 deduction limit: approximately $2.56 million • Deduction begins phasing out after roughly $4 million in purchases • Rules may vary by state • Users should always consult an accountant or financial advisor first 2. Bonus Depreciation Tom...