Founder of Fatherhood Initiative, Sheldon Smith, Shares His Journey of How He Went From Being Convicted for Armed Robbery to Building the Largest Fatherhood Initiative in the Nation

CHICAGO - December 5, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Sheldon Smith, the founder of The Dovetail Project, a 501(c)(3) organization that gives young fathers within marginalized communities a better understanding of the responsibilities of fatherhood and their importance in the lives of their children, is featured in the 2022 'People of the Year' issue of People Magazine, out now. This issue features a two-page article highlighting Smith's inspirational story of how he went from being charged as an adult for armed robbery at the age of 17 to building a successful nonprofit program that provides young Black and Brown men the necessary resources they need to become better fathers.

Smith's organization, The Dovetail Project, rewrites the narrative of Black and Brown men between the ages of 17 to 24 by providing the education, skills, and support needed to be better fathers for their children and better men in their communities. The Dovetail Project's 12-week curriculum emphasizes the roles, rights and responsibilities of fatherhood, felony street law and how to maintain an active, engaged presence in their children's lives. Upon completing the program, fathers receive a $500 stipend, are coached and prepared for job opportunities, GED registration and completion, or enrollment in a trade training program.

In the article, Smith shares his experience growing up with an absent father and how it led him to spiral out of control. As a result, he was thrown into Cook County jail at the age of 17 but was able to overcome that adversity and receive a second chance. Today, Smith has helped nearly 600 young men become better fathers and built the nation's largest nonprofit fatherhood initiative.

In People Magazine, he states, "I wanted to break the cycle." After becoming a father at the age of 21, he never wanted his daughter to feel the loss that he felt with his father.

Sheldon Smith and The Dovetail Project have been recognized by prominent figures such as Michelle Obama in addition to national media features on the TODAY Show, ELLEN, CNN, Forbes, BBC, Chicago Tribune, Black Enterprise and more.

Smith and The Dovetail Project recently celebrated its 6th annual Turkeys and Trees Giveaway event to Chicago families through The Dovetail Project Fatherhood Relief Fund, an initiative of the Dovetail Project, with support from generous leading sponsors Roquan Smith (former #58 Chicago Bears, current #18 Baltimore Ravens), Chicago Bulls, Belvedere Trading, and the Rosdal Family.

Smith hopes to inspire young fathers and future nonprofit leaders when readers view his piece in People Magazine.

The Dovetail Project can be seen on pages 108 and 109 in the 'People of the Year' print issue and is online at www.people.com.

To learn more about The Dovetail Project, visit www.thedovetailproject.org.

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New Travel Duffel Easily Converts to Everyday Laptop Backpack for Unmatched Flexibility

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - December 5, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Today, Knack Inc., a brand specializing in modern, multi-functional accessories for urban professionals, announced the introduction of its new, innovative Convertible Duffel. This lightweight Convertible Duffel combines the carrying capacity of a spacious travel duffel with the style and function of an everyday laptop backpack. With three possible ways to carry and with Knack's patent-pending expansion technology, this new Duffel allows wearers to easily change the bag's carrying capacity and configuration from a 40L duffel, ideal for up to a week's worth of travel, to a 24L professional laptop backpack perfect for the everyday commute.    

"Our new Convertible Duffel is the next step in Knack's mission to design bags that allow people to live a One Bag Life", Knack Inc.'s Founder and CEO, Chad Mellen, explained. "This Duffel is the most flexible Duffel in the market and lets people carry based on what they are doing in any particular day, whether it's going to the office, the gym or on a trip." 

The Knack Convertible Duffel is now available in Midnight Black and has an MSRP of $275. 

The new Convertible Duffel, as well as the entire Knack collection of multi-function professional backpacks and accessories, is sold exclusively at www.knackbags.com.

About Knack Inc.:

Launched by a seasoned team from Tumi, Coach and eBags, Knack is a privately-held, direct-to-consumer company offering a collection of patent-pending, expandable backpacks and accessories that easily take urban professionals from work to travel and back again with just one bag. With a focus on simplicity, authenticity, and flexibility, Knack's One Bag Life mission provides the ability to do less carrying and more experiencing every day. For more about Knack, and to experience One Bag Life, visit www.knackbags.com.

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Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ali Altintas was honored as Presidential Doctor

BERLIN - December 5, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

The Mc Aesthetics Group, with its 10 clinics in Europe, honors outstanding and innovative concepts in plastic surgery. One of the largest aesthetic and burn centers in Asia has opened in Ashgabat, with 130 beds. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ali Altintas, as the medical director of the Mc Aesthetics Group, was invited to Ashgabat by the President. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ali Altintas is considered an expert in plastic surgery. His Haute Couture Techniques in aesthetic surgery have also been used in high-class aesthetic and burn medicine for a long time.

The Mc Aesthetics Innovation Award was presented directly to President Berdimuhamedow (Ashgabat, Oct. 2022) for the High Level Aesthetic and Burn Center in Asia. During the live broadcast on state television, Berdimuhamedow thanked both the Mc Aesthetics Group (Germany) and its medical director Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ali Altintas (Monaco). The medical director has been known for his commitment to the development of new techniques for years. As part of the celebrations, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ali Altintas was honored from President as Presidential Doctor. He is a long-time advisor to various royal ruling families.

The Ashgabat University honors the achievements of Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ali Altintas as medical director of the Mc Aesthetics Group. Aesthetic surgery will also be a focus of the new clinic. The Mc Aesthetics Group provides development aid in consultation with the Ministry of Health. In this new center of aesthetic surgery, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ali Altintas will also make new techniques in aesthetic surgery available, which he successfully uses in his 10 clinics in Europe for the super-rich and high society.

Who is Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ali Altintas?

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ali Altintas, born in Germany and living in Monaco, a plastic and aesthetic surgery specialist, is the first High Society Surgeon from Europa that uses Haute Couture Techniques.

Find his clinics for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery in some of the most famous avenues in Germany (Munich-Maximillianstr, Berlin-Kurfürstendamm, Hamburg-Neuer Wall, Düsseldorf-Königsallee, Frankfurt, Köln, Stuttgart), Switzerland (Zurich-Bahnhofstr), Austria (Vienna-Tuchlaubenhof).

He has served as the Chief Advisor of Plastic Surgery to different Prime Ministers and Country Leaders, and as a Special Advisor to the Leading Families.

On ethics, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ali Altintas is the Senior author of the publication "In the Service of Beauty" - supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ali Altıntas has the highest recognition by many plastic surgeons, especially in the "Ethical Moral Obligation in Plastic Surgery" section. For this reason, he is considered an advocate of ethical moral obligations in plastic surgery in Europe.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ali Altıntas holds the patents of Haute Couture Techniques, which are the highest level in aesthetic surgery.

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PositiveSingles is a popular online dating portal that has does great work. They have several success stories and are now looking to create HIV awareness in honor of World AIDS Day, which occurred on December 1st.

CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. - December 5, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

PositiveSingles is a popular online dating portal that has several verified members. They have been successful in helping members find their right partners. 

Right now they are raising awareness of the disease HIV in honor of World AIDS Day, which kicked off the the month of December.

Users have the option of claiming a red ribbon badge all throughout December. They need to pass a HIV quiz that has 18 questions. By answering these questions, they will be able to show their knowledge about the disease and thereby get the badge.

It is important for people to realize that HIV doesn't means that they cannot date or have a physical relationship. Many people living with HIV have an active, healthy, and enjoyable life. Creating awareness will create a more tolerant, kind and accepting dating community.

PositiveSingles helps assist people with different types of sexually transmitted diseases find the right partner. They have seen the hope and possibility in the HIV community and want to share that with the world. 

Dani Johnson, the supervisor of the site was quoted as saying, "We are really happy with how things are going. We know that the stigma around HIV is unfair and many of our users diagnosed with HIV have happy, normal lives. A lot of people are scared and skeptical of those suffering from HIV but one needs to understand that this disease is not transmitted by mere physical touch. The more you know about the disease, the more you understand it isn't as scary as people assume."

With the help of the quiz, the site will succeed in letting more and more people know about this disease. The site wants people suffering from sexually transmitted diseases to have an honest relationship with their spouse by declaring about their condition and looking for a partner accordingly.

Those who would like to know more about this site and even check out the features should visit www.PositiveSingles.com.

About PositiveSingles 

PositiveSingles is a popular online dating portal that is dedicated to people suffering from sexually transmitted diseases. The site is packed with tons of features and has several success stories that prove that love can be found even on a website.

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Sock-scription will feature seasonal designs, premium socks

SAN JOSE, Calif. - December 5, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Spirit Sox USA, a women-owned and operated business, helmed by CEO and Founder Lisa Riggs, announced today the launch of a premium subscription service. The company's beloved custom-branded socks are now available for purchase directly by consumers. Previously, the company offered its products directly to organizations - from nonprofits to large corporations. These socks often found their way onto feet in support of local fundraising drives for schools, or tech workers in Silicon Valley as a company perk. Spirit Sox USA is now officially "B2C" as well as "B2B," and with that, the company is making waves.

"We're excited to offer Spirit Sox to so many more people through this direct launch to consumers," said Riggs. "Our sock-scription is an un-feet-able gift!"

Spirit Sox USA is a company well-known for its support of local communities. The company dedicates at least five percent of its profits to putting socks on the feet of homeless people across the United States.

Consumers will be happy to find out that the company's "Sock-Worthy Surprise" subscription box will be available to them starting on Dec. 5. With National Sock Day falling the day before, the timing just makes sense. Each package delivered to customers will contain two pairs of premium-quality dress socks. The designs of those socks will be a pleasant surprise to customers when they arrive.

"Sock-Worthy Surprise" packages are available for one-time purchase or as a three, six or 12-month subscription with all options coming in at just $18 (or less!) per month. Orders will be delivered as they're received, and shipping is always free. Orders placed before noon PST will ship on the same day, with those placed afterward shipping on the following day. With an estimated delivery of 3 to 5 days, Spirit Sox will arrive as a fun, convenient, and inexpensive way to accessorize anyone's attire. 

Socks will be available in three options -- men's, women's, or unisex. In fact, Spirit Sox USA is one of the only companies that offers a unisex option, demonstrating the firm's commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

While a Spirit Sox USA subscription would make an excellent Christmas gift this year, designs will be seasonal, so subscribers will be able to rock new socks all year long!

For more information or request an interview, contact [email protected].

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A new report examines the technology gap in rural areas and identifies ways communities can spur computer donations.

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. - December 5, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Rural areas in the U.S. struggle to provide residents with broadband internet access and the computers needed to maximize the benefits of online educational and economic resources. Digitunity, a non-profit organization committed to ending the digital divide, has released a commissioned report on the potential causes and solutions to the rural digital divide. 

"We know the digital divide has few boundaries," said Scot Henley, executive director of Digitunity. "It exists in large coastal cities and small towns in America's heartland. It affects people across demographics. With this report, we now know more about why that divide exists and how communities can resolve it."

Areas with substantial internet access and usage typically have higher levels of economic and community development in comparison to those with lower levels of use. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed in late 2021, dedicated an unprecedented amount of federal funding toward increasing broadband availability and adoption in less connected areas.

Digitunity's report, written by Oklahoma State University professor Brian E. Whitacre, discusses the direct correlation between internet access and rural economic development. It also looks in depth at the issue of device ownership, focusing on nationwide access and usage of large-screen devices recognized as superior to smartphones in the digital equity space. 

The three major segments of the report, titled "Status Quo," "Supply," and "Support," cover the socio-demographics impacted, as well as the supply chain processes and support networks working to resolve the digital divide rural communities face. The report's findings align with Digitunity's mission and focus on partnership networks. 

"Since its inception, Digitunity has operated on the belief that community-based organizations are essential to ending the digital divide," Henley said. "This report clearly defines the problems facing rural communities and how they can work with organizations like Digitunity to foster the solutions to those problems."

To learn more about Digitunity's mission to eliminate the digital divide in both rural and urban communities, please visit digitunity.org.  

About Digitunity
Since the 1980s, Digitunity has advanced digital inclusion by connecting donors of technology with organizations serving people in need. Our mission is to ensure everyone who needs a computer has one, along with robust internet connectivity and digital literacy skills. To learn more about our mission, please visit digitunity.org.

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W3:Ride, the mobile iOS and Android app that celebrates cycling, is launching a new reward program for its users. This new web3 powered reward program converts every pedal on a bike into points, redeemable each week for exclusive clothing, cycling gear and digital gift cards.

ZUG, Switzerland - December 4, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

The W3:Ride app tracks details from any smartphone, Fitbit, Garmin, or smartwatch and automatically rewards a user's commutes, weekend rides or exercises. 

Creative director and Co-Founder Thomas Pomarelle explains that W3:Ride's goals have always been to build an app that rewards users to get outside and explore the physical world, instead of being glued to a screen. "Cycling is a great way to explore your town, get fit and have fun with your friends, family, and community," Thomas adds.

Digital Rewards

The W3:Ride marketplace will include a rotating selection of products from its exclusive brand partnerships. Launching the marketplace, the app offers its users gift cards ranging from $5−10, redeemable in stores such as Starbucks, Amazon, Nike, Adidas, REI and more. 

"The ability to convert your cycling efforts into physical products is a completely new experience for every rider out there," former pro cyclist and Co-Founder Thomas Wagner adds.

This new type of marketplace is made possible by utilizing new mobile first approaches to web3 technology. The app's development studio, Nexus Cognitive was brought in to create a web3 app that everyone could use. Andy Nardo, CTO of Nexus Cognitive explains that his team's goal has always been to make blockchain technology frictionless to the everyday user. W3:Rides digital marketplace will allow any user to begin collecting their first digital assets and collectibles with a simple press of a button.

BYOB: Bring your own Bike 

Doing away with monthly fitness subscriptions, W3:Ride only requires the use of a rider's virtual bike. Upon account creation, each user receives a free virtual bike to begin collecting points for spending time on a real-world bicycle. And that's part of the brands philosophy: allow everyone free access to a new experience of cycling with a reward system and marketplace powered by a cycling economy. 

The app is available to download in the Apple App Store or via Google Play.

About W3:Ride

In late 2021, W3:Ride was formed to unite the cycling community through digital engagement. Supported by an easy-to-use social platform, W3:Ride is focused on unifying the global cycling community, no matter how someone bikes.  W3:Ride has successfully released a genesis collection of 8,088 unique 3D-modelled NFT bikes and riders to use in the upcoming app.  Cyclists of all skill levels are invited to earn cryptocurrency or tokens for their rides and build their own custom NFT bikes, unlocking additional rewards.  These points are attained through our novel Proof-of-Ride (PoR) formulas, rewarding users with physical and digital items in our in-app marketplace.

About Nexus Cognitive 

Nexus Cognitive is a Web3 development studio working alongside W3:Ride. Nexus Cognitive is focused on digital maturity solutions through emerging tech-accelerated frameworks. Nexus assists companies in leveraging their data and processes to drive greater efficiency, insights, and scalability that nurture long-term digital maturity. The firm has extensive cloud, robotics process automation, analytics, blockchain, and software development expertise. Nexus3, a unique innovation agency within Nexus Cognitive, is focused on unlocking the value of web3 for the next wave of mainstream adoption. Nexus3 advises established brands, large enterprises, and early-stage web3 start-ups with business strategy, product development, and go-to-market acceleration. Nexus3 applies web3 technologies and concepts to drive innovation for their client base. 

For more information about Nexus Cognitive, visit https://products.nexuscognitive.com/nexus3

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CEO, W3:Ride
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CEO, Nexus Cognitive
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