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Eric Fisher Stone Explores the Primordial Language of Nonhuman Life in New Poetry Collection Bear Lexicon

Eric Fisher Stone, a poet and PhD student at Oklahoma State University, delves into the raw, primal experiences of nonhuman creatures in his latest poetry collection, Bear Lexicon. Through poems that connect the worlds of animals, space aliens, and feral children, Stone uncovers a language that transcends human thought, offering a unique exploration of consciousness that speaks to the fundamental emotions of living beings.

Bear Lexicon invites readers to explore a reality beyond the human-centric worldview, bringing to life the struggles and sensations of animals such as sparrows, frogs, and squirrels. Stone’s collection is a poetic journey to a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between all living things, urging readers to acknowledge the complex and urgent lives of creatures beyond their own.

“Bear Lexicon is a call to commune with mysteries,” said Stone. “In my work, I aim to connect with broader worlds outside the anthropocentric bubbles we live in, showing that the experiences of nonhuman beings are just as real and urgent as our own.”

Eric Fisher Stone, originally from Fort Worth, Texas, holds an MFA in Writing and the Environment from Iowa State University. He is currently pursuing his PhD at Oklahoma State University while teaching composition and tutoring. His previous works include The Providence of Grass (Chatter House Press, 2018), Animal Joy (WordTech Editions, 2021), and Love: A Zoography (Shanti Arts Publishing, 2026).

His work has been recognized for its bold exploration of nature, animals, and the human condition.

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Grits & Gaskets: The Running Company Champions a Quality-First Movement in Athletic Gear for Runners and Fitness Enthusiasts

“”There is a reason we say where engineering meets endurance. Every product we stand behind has to meet a simple test: will it keep up with our customer? Not for one run, not for one season, but for the long haul. We built Grits & Gaskets for people who take their training seriously and deserve gear that does the same. That commitment to quality is not a marketing tagline for us. It is a promise.” – Spokesperson”
Grits & Gaskets: The Running Company is leading a quality-first movement in the athletic gear space, offering runners and fitness enthusiasts worldwide an alternative to disposable, mass-produced products. The company combines engineering-grade attention to detail with a deep personal commitment to helping every customer achieve their fitness potential.

A growing number of runners and fitness enthusiasts are pushing back against the disposable culture that has come to define much of the athletic gear industry. Amid this shift, Grits & Gaskets: The Running Company has emerged as a standard-bearer for a quality-first approach, offering carefully vetted performance products to a global audience through its online platform.

The company’s rise reflects a fundamental change in consumer expectations. Today’s athletes are more informed, more discerning, and more willing to invest in gear that delivers real, measurable benefits to their training. They have experienced the frustration of shoes that lose their cushioning after a few hundred miles, apparel that pills and fades after a handful of washes, and accessories that break at the worst possible moment. Grits & Gaskets was created for these consumers, people who view their gear not as a disposable commodity but as an essential tool in their pursuit of personal excellence.

At the heart of the company’s identity is the intersection of two powerful concepts. Engineering represents the meticulous attention to materials, construction, and design that separates lasting performance gear from fast-fashion athletic wear. Endurance represents the spirit of the customer, the determination to push through discomfort, to show up day after day, and to measure progress in miles, minutes, and milestones. Grits & Gaskets exists at the point where these two ideas converge, ensuring that the gear never becomes the limiting factor in an athlete’s performance.

The company differentiates itself sharply from the dominant online retail platforms that have come to control much of the consumer shopping experience. While those platforms offer vast selection, they often lack meaningful curation and quality assurance. Customers are left to navigate a labyrinth of reviews, counterfeit concerns, and inconsistent product standards. Grits & Gaskets offers the opposite experience: a focused, trustworthy selection of products backed by genuine expertise and a team that is personally invested in customer outcomes.

This personal investment manifests in multiple ways. The company’s digital communications prioritize education and empowerment, helping customers understand not only what to buy but why certain products suit their specific needs and goals. Rather than relying on algorithm-driven recommendations, Grits & Gaskets builds its product guidance around a genuine understanding of what runners and athletes require at different stages of their development.

The company’s reach extends across borders, serving a worldwide audience united by a shared desire for better gear. From urban runners navigating city streets to trail enthusiasts tackling mountain paths, from gym regulars pushing through strength circuits to outdoor adventurers exploring new terrain, Grits & Gaskets provides equipment that adapts to the full spectrum of athletic activity. The common thread is quality: every customer can trust that their gear will perform under pressure.

Social media has played a significant role in spreading the company’s message to new audiences. The Grits & Gaskets presence on TikTok and Instagram provides a dynamic window into the brand’s values, featuring product demonstrations, training inspiration, and authentic engagement with the running and fitness community. These channels have become gathering points for athletes who share the company’s belief that quality should never be compromised for convenience.

The athletic gear landscape is evolving, and Grits & Gaskets is positioned at the forefront of that evolution. As more consumers reject the throwaway mentality and seek products that respect both their investment and their ambitions, the company’s engineering-meets-endurance philosophy continues to gain relevance. For anyone worldwide who wants gear that matches their dedication, Grits & Gaskets: The Running Company stands ready to help them go the distance, every step of the way.

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Retired Army Veteran and Federal Law Enforcement Officer Barry BJ Spaulding Unveils Powerful New Sci-Fi War Novel The Fight for Survival

A gripping journey into the emotional and physical realities of combat, The Fight for Survival delivers a compelling futuristic war story that resonates far beyond the battlefield.

Author Barry “BJ” Spaulding proudly announces the release of his latest science fiction novel, The Fight for Survival, an intense and emotionally charged exploration of war as seen through the eyes of a young soldier navigatinZg the brutal realities of futuristic combat.

Drawing from a lifetime of service and firsthand understanding of military and law enforcement environments, Spaulding brings a rare authenticity to his storytelling. A retired federal law enforcement officer and retired U.S. Army veteran, Spaulding spent part of his Army career as a journalist, writing news stories, capturing photographs, and serving in Public Affairs. His extensive professional background, coupled with decades of storytelling experience, allows him to craft a narrative that is both immersive and deeply human.

At its core, The Fight for Survival is more than a science fiction novel—it is a profound character-driven story about transformation, resilience, and the psychological cost of war. Through the protagonist’s journey, readers witness the devastating emotional shift that occurs when the true brutality of combat becomes impossible to ignore.

“I wanted readers to connect with the main character’s emotional transformation,” says Spaulding. “Even though the setting is futuristic, the reality of fear, sacrifice, and survival remains timeless.”

Following the publication of his first full-length sci-fi novel, DARKSTAR, in December 2025, Spaulding continues to establish himself as a compelling voice in speculative fiction. With The Fight for Survival, he combines action, suspense, and emotional depth to deliver a story that will resonate with fans of military science fiction and readers drawn to powerful human stories alike.

The novel reflects Spaulding’s intense desire to tell the story of a soldier’s journey through combat, offering readers not only thrilling futuristic warfare but also a sobering reflection on the cost of survival.

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DARKSTAR by Barry J Spaulding Delivers an Epic SciFi Saga of War Vengeance and Redemption

A sweeping interstellar conflict. A warrior forged by tragedy. A battle for the future of the galaxy.

Author Barry J. Spaulding invites readers into a gripping universe of war, sacrifice, and survival in his latest science fiction novel, DARKSTAR. Combining intense military action with emotionally driven storytelling, the novel explores the devastating consequences of generational conflict and one soldier’s relentless pursuit of justice after the murder of his family.

Set against the backdrop of two civilizations locked in a brutal, generations-long war, DARKSTAR follows a once-obscure soldier who rises through the chaos to become the most feared warrior in the galaxy. As alliances fracture and the cost of war escalates, he embarks on a dangerous mission not only to end the conflict, but also to confront the pain and vengeance that have defined his life.

More than a military science fiction thriller, DARKSTAR examines the human cost of violence, the struggle between morality and power, and the enduring fight for hope in the darkest moments.

“I hope readers will come away with a sense of awe at the scale of the story, the intensity of combat, the intrigues and passions of the characters, and the struggle between right and might,” says Spaulding.

Barry J. Spaulding brings a lifetime of real-world experience and discipline to his writing. A retired federal law enforcement officer, U.S. Army veteran, and trained Army journalist, Spaulding spent decades in public service, specializing in training, anti-terrorism, and active shooter response. His professional background, combined with his lifelong passion for storytelling, lends authenticity and emotional depth to his fiction.

Living in northern Rhode Island, Spaulding has been writing since high school and continues to pursue his passion for fantasy and science fiction. He is also the author of The Fight for Survival and Who’s To Blame.

With cinematic action, richly imagined worlds, and compelling emotional stakes, DARKSTAR is poised to captivate fans of epic science fiction and military adventure alike.

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DIVEVOLK SeaLink Supports Southern Media Group’s World Earth Day Coral Expedition Livestream

DIVEVOLK’s self-developed underwater real-time video transmission device SeaLink routed the smartphone video feed from a SeaTouch 4 Max system into Southern Media Group’s professional broadcast production workflow, bringing Zhuhai’s Wanshan Archipelago coral expedition to public audiences in real time

ZhuHai, China – DIVEVOLK, a global leader in smartphone underwater housings and underwater imaging equipment, today announced that on April 22, 2026 — the 57th World Earth Day — the company served as a technical partner to Southern Media Group, supplying its DIVEVOLK SeaLink underwater livestreaming device for the Greater Bay Area coral expedition livestream “A Garden Beneath the Blue: Greater Bay Area Coral Expedition Revealed”. The broadcast followed Professor Liu Lan and her team from the School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, during their first annual coral survey in the waters around Sanmen Island in Zhuhai’s Wanshan Archipelago, part of the Miaowan Coral Municipal Nature Reserve.

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Broadcast Highlight: Underwater Scientific Fieldwork Enters Public View in Real Time

Public-facing ocean science has often depended on footage retrieved after a dive, edited into a story, and explained later. The key breakthrough of this broadcast was that underwater fieldwork entered the public viewing experience almost as it happened: researchers laid a 50-meter survey transect on the seafloor near Sanmen Island, assessed coral cover, coral health, disease conditions, and surrounding biodiversity, while the host on deck and the underwater team provided live commentary around the real-time footage.

With DIVEVOLK SeaLink, the transect deployment, coral community close-ups, and field observations were transmitted into Southern Media Group’s livestream workflow. Viewers were not only shown the outcome of a scientific survey; they could watch how researchers entered the site, set up the transect, and interpreted the condition of the coral ecosystem.

That shift changes the way the public can “see” ocean science. Underwater fieldwork, normally a relatively closed professional setting, became a real-time science communication scene that students, divers, ocean conservation followers, and general audiences could join.

SeaLink and the Broadcast Site: A Distinctive Coral Garden Fed by the Turbid Pearl River

DIVEVOLK SeaLink is a self-developed device designed specifically for real-time underwater video transmission. Because water blocks conventional wireless signals, a smartphone normally loses stable connectivity once it is submerged.SeaLink uses a WiFi-based contact-type underwater wireless transmission design to connect the underwater smartphone to a surface receiver, enabling supported workflows such as real-time video, video calls, two-way audio, and underwater collaboration. Rated for recreational diving depths of 30 meters, SeaLink features a Smart-Lock Retractable Wheel, telescoping buoyancy system, and reflective water-surface safety cover for diving, scientific survey, education, livestreaming, and marine conservation use cases.

In the Southern Media Group coral expedition broadcast, SeaLink did not replace the professional production system; it filled the critical gap between the underwater smartphone camera and the surface broadcast workflow. The on-site workflow placed a smartphone inside a SeaTouch 4 Max underwater housing. SeaLink transmitted the phone’s underwater video feed to the surface, where it was routed into Southern Media Group’s professional broadcast production equipment, enabling synchronized switching between underwater footage, the deck host, expert commentary, and audience interaction.

The value of that link was amplified by the broadcast location itself. The expedition took place near Sanmen Island in Zhuhai’s Wanshan Archipelago. The most compelling science story in the livestream concerned the water: the Pearl River Estuary gives Zhuhai’s coastal waters a yellow-green, high-turbidity, nutrient-rich character. Counter-intuitively, those conditions help sustain one of Zhuhai’s distinctive coral ecosystems.

Professor Liu Lan explained during the broadcast:

“Pearl River water brings abundant nutrients and organic matter… The environment is unsuitable for most photosynthetic corals that depend on strong light, but it is a natural paradise for heterotrophic corals. Within just ten-odd meters of depth, divers can see coral species that, in tropical seas, only appear below 30 meters.”

The result is an underwater landscape with abundant soft corals and gorgonians in vivid forms and colors. Unlike photosynthetic corals that rely heavily on symbiotic zooxanthellae, these heterotrophic corals actively feed on plankton and suspended organic particles in the water column. The “turbidity” that makes the Pearl River Estuary look unremarkable at the surface is, in fact, the food source that sustains these coral communities. SeaLink helped bring that hard-to-see ecological scene into the livestream in real time.

Zhang Mengxi, Section Chief of Forestry and Wetlands at the Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources, stated during the livestream that the newly launched Miaowan Coral Reserve monitoring program aims to build “a long-term, standardized, traceable monitoring system” to address the chronic problem of an “unmapped and undocumented marine baseline.” The Miaowan Coral Reserve is expected to be folded into the provincial-level Zhuhai Qi’ao-Dangan Island Nature Reserve, and A Field Guide to Coral Communities of Zhuhai is currently being compiled for public release.

SeaLink: Moving Underwater Livestreaming Beyond Specialist Production Teams

Real-time underwater video has historically belonged to high-budget documentaries, television productions, or major research projects. It often required complex underwater camera systems, dedicated transmission links, professional broadcast crews, and significant deployment costs. SeaLink’s product value is that underwater real-time footage can begin with a smartphone and move through a lighter equipment chain into broadcast, education, field research, and public communication systems.

In the Greater Bay Area coral expedition broadcast, SeaLink helped enable:

  • Real-time underwater footage entering the production workflow: SeaLink transmitted the video feed from the smartphone inside the SeaTouch 4 Max housing to the surface and into Southern Media Group’s professional broadcast production equipment
  • Live field interpretation: Underwater transect deployment, coral observation, and host commentary took place on the same timeline
  • Real-time public participation: Viewers could ask questions, interact, and discuss the science while watching the underwater scene unfold

The applications extend well beyond television. Marine research teams can use SeaLink for coral monitoring, species identification collaboration, transect documentation, and remote expert consultation. Marine protected areas and conservation organizations can use it for coral spawning, artificial reef restoration, seagrass monitoring, and public open-day broadcasts. Dive centers, schools, and science education institutions can apply it to underwater course demonstrations, safety training, youth ocean education, and immersive online classrooms. Content creators and event organizers can also use it for underwater sports, freediving, pool performances, and large-scale event coverage.

Marine conservation is moving toward a more real-time, transparent, and participatory technology model. Audiences no longer need to wait for a polished video after the fact; they can watch fieldwork as it happens, understand scientific judgment in context, ask questions, and build sustained attention. DIVEVOLK believes lightweight real-time underwater transmission technologies such as SeaLink will become an important connecting layer among marine science, citizen science, and public education.

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“We are grateful to Southern Media Group for turning the camera, on World Earth Day, toward the coral ecology in our own backyard — the Wanshan Archipelago of Zhuhai. It was an honor for DIVEVOLK to support this scientific expedition livestream with SeaLink.”

“SeaLink was designed so underwater imagery would no longer remain only on a diver’s memory card, but could connect more people to the scene in real time. This broadcast showed a clear direction: once underwater smartphone video can reliably enter a professional production workflow, new forms of collaboration become possible among marine science, protected-area monitoring, public education, and media storytelling.”

“The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area holds severely underappreciated coral biodiversity. The heterotrophic soft-coral communities in the turbid Pearl River Estuary are a treasure that belongs to South China’s local divers, citizen scientists, and ocean communicators. DIVEVOLK will continue to support marine expeditions, science communication, and citizen-science projects through our smartphone underwater housings, underwater livestreaming devices, and dive lights.” — DIVEVOLK Marketing & Communications

About the Expedition Broadcast

A Garden Beneath the Blue: Greater Bay Area Coral Expedition Revealed was broadcast by Southern Media Group on April 22, 2026 — the 57th World Earth Day — focusing on the annual coral expedition around Sanmen Island in Zhuhai’s Wanshan Archipelago. The research team boarded the Wanshan-hao research command vessel operated by the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory and conducted transect-based fieldwork in waters associated with the Miaowan Coral Municipal Nature Reserve, observing coral cover, health status, disease conditions, and biodiversity.

On-camera speakers:

  • Liu Lan— Professor, School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University
  • Zhang Mengxi— Section Chief, Forestry and Wetlands, Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources
  • Wu Siming— Deputy Director, Public Affairs Department, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory
  • Liu Xiaoping— Science Communication Specialist, Public Affairs Department, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory

The coral recovery signs revealed by the expedition align with broader marine environmental improvements in Guangdong. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the average share of coastal waters meeting “good quality” criteria rose by 9 percentage points compared with the previous five-year period, reaching 91.2% in 2025 and exceeding the planning target by 5.2 percentage points. The Wanshan Archipelago waters have been recognized by China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment as an outstanding “Beautiful Bay” case study, while Dong’ao, Wailingding, Guishan, and Sanjiao Islands have been named among China’s first batch of nationally designated “Harmonious and Beautiful Islands.”

About DIVEVOLK

DIVEVOLK, headquartered in Zhuhai, China, is a global technology company specializing in smartphone underwater housings, underwater livestreaming devices, and supporting accessories for diving, snorkeling, underwater photography, underwater video, and underwater livestreaming. The company’s flagship SeaTouch 4 Max product line delivers professional-grade underwater smartphone photography capability at a fraction of the cost and complexity of traditional camera systems; The Sea Light series of dive lights provides reliable illumination for macro photography and close-range reef imaging.

The revolutionary SeaLink UW Smartphone Dada Transmitter enables phones to receive signals at depths of up to 30 meters underwater, supporting features such as live streaming and video communication across multiple platforms. DIVEVOLK was honored as ScubaLab’s Best Buy in 2024 and twice won the Dive Award of Innovation in 2024 and 2026.

DIVEVOLK products are sold worldwide through divevolkdiving.com and authorized retailers. The company is committed to making underwater image creation affordable and accessible to every diver, marine researcher, and ocean communicator, and to advancing the technology that enables it.

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The Boulder Group’s Randy Blankstein Named Conference Chair of the 12th Annual National Net Lease Summit

Net Lease President Randy Blankstein to Speak at Net Lease Summit Conference

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm announced that Randy Blankstein, President, has been named Conference Chair of the 12th Annual National Net Lease Summit, organized by REJournals. Blankstein will also serve as moderator of Panel 1: Net Lease 2026: Market Momentum and Mid-Year Outlook, leading an industry discussion on current conditions, investment trends, and the factors driving single tenant net lease transaction activity at the midpoint of the year. The conference will be held at the University Club of Chicago, 76 East Monroe Street in Chicago, Illinois.

The National Net Lease Summit, produced annually by REJournals, has grown into one of the premier single tenant net lease industry gatherings in the United States, bringing together investment sales brokers, private investors, institutional buyers, lenders, developers, and corporate real estate executives from across the country. Now in its 12th year, the conference has established itself as the leading mid-year forum for net lease market participants to assess current conditions, discuss pricing and capital market dynamics, and build relationships with active dealmakers across every net lease sector. Held annually at the University Club of Chicago, a landmark private club in the heart of the Chicago Loop at 76 East Monroe Street, the summit draws hundreds of commercial real estate professionals and is widely regarded as the definitive mid-year checkpoint for the single tenant net lease investment market.

Panel 1, moderated by Blankstein, will focus on the defining themes shaping the net lease investment landscape at mid-year 2026. The flight to quality in the net lease sector remains a dominant trend, with investors concentrating demand on necessity-based retail, logistics-related industrial, and medical outpatient assets that carry strong credit tenants, long remaining lease terms, and contractual rent escalations. The panel will also examine bid-ask spread dynamics and the nuances driving what is trading and at what pricing across different asset classes, geographies, and lease structures. With cap rates having largely stabilized after an extended repricing cycle, the discussion will address where transaction velocity is accelerating, which sectors are attracting the deepest buyer pools, and how private capital, 1031 exchange investors, and institutional buyers are approaching the market in the second half of 2026. Single tenant net lease sectors expected to be discussed include quick-service restaurants, convenience stores and fuel centers, auto service and parts, dollar stores, pharmacies, medical outpatient facilities, and industrial net lease assets across primary and secondary markets nationwide.

Randy Blankstein founded The Boulder Group in 1997 and has built the firm into one of the most recognized boutique net lease investment sales platforms in the country, with more than $11 billion in single tenant net lease transactions arranged over nearly three decades. He is a frequent contributor to leading commercial real estate publications on net lease market trends, cap rate movement, and investment strategy, and his selection as Conference Chair of the National Net Lease Summit reflects his long-standing standing as one of the foremost authorities on single tenant net lease investment real estate in the United States. The Boulder Group operates nationally from its Wilmette, Illinois headquarters and a secondary office in Denver, Colorado, and publishes widely cited quarterly net lease market research tracking cap rate trends and pricing benchmarks across more than 80 single tenant net lease tenants.

“It is an honor to serve as Conference Chair of the National Net Lease Summit, which has become the most important mid-year gathering for net lease investment professionals in the country. The net lease market in 2026 is at an interesting inflection point. Cap rates have stabilized after a long repricing cycle, transaction volume is picking up, and investors are making careful distinctions about what they are willing to pay based on credit quality, lease term, and location. Those are exactly the conversations this panel is designed to facilitate, and I look forward to leading a discussion that gives attendees a clear picture of where this market stands and where it is heading,” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.

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GROWNSY Expands Into Baby Sleep with a Smarter Bedside Bassinet for Exhausted New Parents

NEW YORK – GROWNSY, a baby care innovator trusted by more than 3 million households worldwide, today announced the launch of its Baby Bassinet Bedside Sleeper, marking the brand’s expansion into the nursery category. Designed for one of the hardest transitions in early parenting: helping exhausted parents keep baby close, safe, and easier to care for through endless nights, unpredictable naps, and constant room-to-room routines. The multifunction bassinet converts between five modes to support both daytime and nighttime care.

GROWNSY’s expansion into the nursery category reflects the brand’s core philosophy: Space to Grow: a belief that family life is an ongoing process of mutual discovery, where children and parents evolve together. GROWNSY believes baby gear should adapt with real family life, not create more friction. From feeding and hygiene to early childhood care and now sleep, GROWNSY is broadening its product portfolio to meet parents at every stage: not just with gear, but with products that genuinely fit how families live.

Modern parents do not need five separate products. They need one sleep solution that adapts as routines change throughout the day. This multifunctional 5-in-1 bassinet seamlessly converts into a bedside sleeper, standalone bassinet, rocking bassinet, floor crib, and adjustable incline mode, helping parents transition effortlessly from nighttime soothing and feeding to daytime naps and play.

Key Features

Built for changing routines. The 5-in-1 design shifts between bedside sleeper, standalone bassinet, rocking mode, floor crib, and incline mode, so parents can adapt without moving the baby between multiple sleep spaces.

Easier nighttime access with bedside design. A drop-down side panel and strap system attach the bassinet flush to adult beds ranging from 23.2″ to 28.3″ high, creating a gap-free connection for safe, effortless nighttime access. The bedside sleeper attaches securely to adult beds for safer, easier reach during nighttime soothing and feeds.

Gentle Rocking Mode. Parallel rocking motion mimics the natural soothing rhythm parents use to settle a restless baby. Once asleep, the base locks in place for stable, stationary sleep. A gentle incline option also supports comfort after feeding and may help ease reflux discomfort.

6 Adjustable Height Settings. Height adjusts to fit most adult bed frames, giving parents a customizable bedside fit whether they sleep on a platform frame, box spring, or standard frame.

360° Breathable Mesh. Full-surround mesh construction promotes continuous airflow on all sides, supports visibility so parents can always see the baby.

Wheels and Portability. Smooth wheels make it easy to move between bedroom, nursery, or living room, helping babies stay in a consistent environment.

Easy Floor Mode Conversion. Detachable legs allow a quick switch to floor use, making it easy to adapt the bassinet for small spaces, play areas, everyday use at home, or as a portable option for travel.

Included Mattress. Comes complete with a mattress, so the bassinet is ready to use out of the box with no additional purchase required.

Storage. Includes a large storage basket for diapers and essentials.

The GROWNSY Baby Bassinet Bedside Sleeper is fully Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) compliant and rigorously tested to meet the updated ASTM F2194-25 (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets and Cradles) and ASTM F2906-23 (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bedside Sleepers) standards.

The GROWNSY Baby Bassinet Bedside Sleeper is now available for purchase at GROWNSY and Amazon for $199.99. For more information, visit https://grownsy.com/products/5-in-1-baby-bassinet-bedside-sleeper-with-gentle-rocking-mode-6-adjustable-heights-full-breathable-mesh-convertible-to-portable-crib-bassinets-with-mattress-wheels-beige

About GROWNSY

GROWNSY designs thoughtful baby care solutions that fit naturally into modern family life. We believe parenting does not need more noise; it needs clarity, trust, and smart-designed support. Guided by evidence and shaped by real family routines, our products simplify everyday essentials across feeding, hygiene, and early childhood care. From smart feeding tools to intuitive hygiene systems, every detail is created with one purpose: to reduce friction and create space for families to grow. At GROWNSY, growth is not about doing more. It is about growing smart and making it easier along the way.

Grow smart, made easy.

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Jill Cross Releases Kid Logic Chaos Confidence Cartwheels Life Lessons from the Mat Sharing Insights on Kids Confidence and Life Skills

Colorado-based martial arts instructor, storyteller, and 6th-degree black belt Jill Cross announces the release of her debut book, Kid Logic – Chaos, Confidence & Cartwheels: Life Lessons from the Mat. Drawing on nearly three decades of teaching Taekwondo, Cross delivers a collection of real, humorous, and heartfelt stories that reveal how children truly see the world and the lessons they can teach us along the way.

Kid Logic is not a martial arts instruction manual. Instead, it offers readers an intimate glimpse into the life lessons embedded in everyday moments on the mat. From laughter-filled chaos to moments of surprising wisdom, Cross captures the experiences that have shaped her career and her understanding of what it means to raise confident, resilient, and compassionate children.

“Over the years, I realized that the kids were actually teaching me as much as I was teaching them,” Cross shares. “This book is my way of capturing those lessons and sharing them with parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone who wants to better understand kids and help them grow into confident, capable people.”

Through the book, readers will learn why connection matters more than correction, why real confidence comes from effort and struggle, and why parenting and teaching require humor, patience, and perspective. Cross’s stories highlight the importance of nurturing effort, resilience, and support rather than just chasing trophies or outcomes.

Jill Cross combines her expertise as a martial arts instructor and her background in broadcast journalism to craft stories that are funny, insightful, and meaningful. She is the owner and head instructor of Saddle Rock ATA, one of Colorado’s leading martial arts schools, and the creator of the podcast Life Lessons from the Mat, which blends humor, parenting insights, and leadership lessons inspired by her students.

Kid Logic – Chaos, Confidence & Cartwheels: Life Lessons from the Mat is now available wherever books are sold. Readers can also learn more about Jill Cross and her work at https://lifelessonsfromthemat.com/.

About the Author

Jill Cross is a 6th-degree black belt, educator, storyteller, and podcast creator with more than 30 years of experience in martial arts and youth development. She has dedicated her career to helping children and families grow in confidence, resilience, and leadership, combining humor and insight to deliver lessons that extend far beyond the mat.

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All-Inclusive Preventive Care Discusses Metabolic Health Ahead Of Miami Gardens Summer Clinic Visits

“All-Inclusive Preventive Care Discusses Metabolic Health Ahead Of Miami Gardens Summer Clinic Visits”

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – All-Inclusive Preventive Care, a primary care and medical weight loss clinic in Miami Gardens, is emphasizing the importance of monitoring metabolic health indicators ahead of the summer season, when South Florida’s heat can intensify risks for heart disease, stroke, and kidney complications. Seasonal changes can also disrupt routines, including sleep patterns, diet, and physical activity, which may further affect metabolic health.

“Metabolic health is not just about the scale,” said Evelyn Rodriguez, APRN, owner of All-Inclusive Preventive Care and a nurse practitioner with over 30 years of experience in women’s health and family medicine. “It is about how blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and waistline work together. Summer is the right time to know where you stand.”

What Is Metabolic Syndrome — and Who Is at Risk in Miami Gardens

The Mayo Clinic defines metabolic syndrome as a cluster of conditions — high blood pressure, elevated fasting blood sugar, excess abdominal fat, and abnormal cholesterol or triglycerides — that together sharply raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Even one of these risk factors increases the chance of serious disease; having three or more risk factors meets the clinical definition of metabolic syndrome.

Miami Gardens residents face a measurably higher metabolic burden than statewide averages. Live Healthy Miami Gardens, a city-supported health initiative, found that 37.5% of residents were obese and 37.3% held sedentary jobs in its 2017 assessment. More than one in four residents reported no time for physical activity in the prior month, and residents identified physical inactivity as the top community health concern. The same data note elevated emergency-room visit rates for mental health conditions — a documented driver of poor blood sugar control, elevated blood pressure, and weight gain.

Florida’s Obesity and Diabetes Burden

According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 2 million adults in Florida have been diagnosed with diabetes, with hundreds of thousands more likely to be undiagnosed. An estimated 5.9 million adults — roughly 35.7% — have prediabetes, placing them at increased risk for type 2 diabetes without realizing it.

On obesity, the ADA’s Florida Obesity Epidemic report estimates that approximately 30% of Florida adults have obesity, with projections suggesting that figure could reach 47% by 2030 without intervention. America’s Health Rankings on adult obesity in Florida place the state in the mid- to high-range nationally. In Miami-Dade County specifically, a CDC community obesity profile found roughly two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. A CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey fact sheet for Miami-Dade students found that about 13% of high school students meet criteria for obesity — indicating that metabolic risk is building early in the community.

Summer Heat Compounds Chronic Disease Risk

Florida leads the nation in heat-related illness. An analysis cited by the Florida Policy Institute recorded more than 26,000 emergency department visits and 5,000 hospital admissions for heat-related illness statewide between 2018 and 2022. Miami-Dade County’s official How to Stay Safe in the Heat guidance identifies older adults, outdoor workers, and people with chronic conditions — including heart disease and diabetes — as the highest-risk groups during extreme heat events, noting that dangerous heat can trigger heat stroke, heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. The Florida Department of Health’s extreme heat safety page advises residents to stay hydrated, avoid peak-hour outdoor activity, seek air conditioning, and monitor vulnerable neighbors.

“When diabetes, blood pressure, or cholesterol are poorly controlled, the body struggles to regulate temperature and maintain stable circulation in South Florida’s heat,” Rodriguez said. “We recommend patients review medications, electrolytes, and activity plans with a provider before summer peaks.”

Clinical Approach: Personalized, Evidence-Based Metabolic Care

All-Inclusive Preventive Care’s medical weight loss program in Miami Gardens begins with a comprehensive evaluation covering BMI, metabolic risk, blood sugar and cholesterol labs, blood pressure, and a medication and family history review. Treatment approaches may include nutrition guidance, lifestyle coaching, and FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist medications when clinically appropriate.

Providers also report that patients often value longer, more thorough visits that allow time for questions and clearer explanations of their health. This pattern reflects a broader demand for care that is both clinically guided and easier for patients to understand.

The program follows the same evidence-based framework as the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program, which has demonstrated that losing 5–7% of body weight through improved diet and increased physical activity significantly reduces the risk of progressing from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes.

“Weight gain is usually tied to hormone changes, insulin resistance, medications, sleep, and stress — not simply willpower,” Rodriguez said. “We identify those specific drivers and build a realistic, medically supervised plan around them.”

Aligned With State and Local Prevention Goals

The Florida Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention and Management bureau and its Diabetes Prevention & Self-Management program coordinate evidence-based prevention efforts statewide, with county health departments hosting CDC-aligned lifestyle change programs. Healthiest Weight Florida, a state public health initiative, frames obesity prevention as central to reducing Florida’s diabetes, heart disease, and cancer burden.

At the local level, the Live Healthy Miami Gardens coalition’s Healthy Retail Incentive Program incentivizes retailers to stock healthier options and targets at least 50% of checkout-lane products as healthy food or beverages. The City of Miami Gardens Parks & Recreation Department operates parks, recreation centers, and youth programs — including summer camps supported by The Children’s Trust — that provide safe venues for physical activity throughout the year.

Expanding Access to Metabolic Health Services in Miami Gardens

As part of ongoing efforts to improve access to preventive care in the Miami Gardens community, the clinic reports an increase in patients seeking metabolic evaluations, medical weight loss consultations, and chronic disease visits ahead of the 2026 summer season. Expanded scheduling availability, including evening and weekend hours, reflects broader demand for accessible care options within the area. Individuals with risk factors such as family history of diabetes or heart disease, prior gestational diabetes, recent unexplained weight changes, elevated blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, or a BMI in the overweight or obese range may benefit from evaluation. A typical visit includes a physical exam, a BMI and blood pressure check, and lab orders for blood sugar and cholesterol, along with guidance on safe physical activity and heat precautions.

About All-Inclusive Preventive Care

All-Inclusive Preventive Care is an APRN-led primary care and medical weight loss clinic at 16361 NW 57th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33014, serving adults across South Florida. Services include annual physical exams, chronic disease management, women’s health and gynecology, medical weight loss with GLP-1 medications, IV vitamin therapy, and hormone evaluation. The clinic offers extended hours and same-week appointment availability aimed at improving access to preventive care.

Additional information about medical weight loss services in Miami Gardens is available through All-Inclusive Preventive Care at (305) 200-3141. https://www.allinclusive.care/weight-loss-miami/

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Falkin Pest Control Outlines Essential Year-Round Pest Prevention Strategies for Brighton Property Owners

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Falkin Pest Control released an educational guide for Brighton CO homeowners and businesses, focusing on proactive year-round prevention. The company highlights sealing cracks, removing yard debris, eliminating standing water, and using family- and pet-friendly treatments to reduce pest issues and support long-term property protection.

Brighton, CO – May 28, 2026 – Falkin Pest Control, a trusted, community-focused management provider serving the North Denver region, has released an educational guide outlining proactive, year-round prevention strategies for local homeowners and businesses. By sharing seasonal insights, the company aims to empower residents with clear, actionable preventive steps to mitigate recurring issues, protect properties against structural invaders, and maintain high safety standards year-round.

As a reliable partner dedicated to honesty and transparency, Falkin Pest Control recognizes that generic, reactive treatments are often insufficient to address persistent local trends. Changes in regional temperatures across the Front Range create distinct, shifting pressures on residential and commercial spaces. The company emphasizes that consistent, proactive maintenance, such as sealing structural cracks, managing yard debris, and eliminating standing-water zones, is essential to preventing burrowing through walls before infestations take hold.

“True peace of mind comes from stopping challenges before they disrupt your daily life or cause health concerns for your family and pets,” said Dan Williamson, Owner of Falkin Pest Control. “Our team is committed to providing our neighbors with the exact knowledge and preventative care they need to safeguard their spaces. By combining clear customer education with efficient, customized service plans, we help property owners feel confident that their indoor and outdoor environments remain secure and completely protected.”

Falkin Pest Control in Brighton, CO, stands out by focusing on tailored, long-term solutions rather than generic, corporate methods. The company’s approach strictly integrates specialized service options, including targeted rodent, bed bug, and mosquito control, explicitly customized to the unique structural needs and environmental landscape of each property.

A core principle guiding the company’s business practices is environmental responsibility. Falkin Pest Control prioritizes advanced, family- and pet-friendly treatments that efficiently address current infestations without compromising the health of children, household animals, or the local ecosystem. By delivering clear, approachable information alongside highly responsive customer care, the company builds lasting relationships based entirely on reliability, efficiency, and trust.

This comprehensive preventative outreach is designed to support the distinct seasonal needs of properties managed by homeowners and local businesses seeking specialized Falkin Pest Control in Brighton, CO. Furthermore, the company consistently extends its professional services, expertise, and detailed property evaluations to surrounding North Denver communities, including Boulder, Longmont, and the greater Denver metropolitan area.

To help neighbors proactively address shifting seasonal trends and protect their properties from potential invaders, Falkin Pest Control is encouraging all local property owners to take decisive action. For more information about their specialized services or to speak with a representative about customized prevention, please visit the website or contact their customer service team directly to schedule a property inspection.

About Falkin Pest Control

Falkin Pest Control is a premier, locally owned management provider serving residential and commercial clients across the North Denver area. Rooted in professionalism, reliability, and excellent customer care, the company specializes in delivering efficient, honest, and environmentally responsible nuisance, rodent, bed bug, and mosquito control services that ensure long-term satisfaction and true peace of mind.

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