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The Kings of Queens: The Carter Brothers Announce Official Grand Opening of TRENDS Dispensary In Long Island City On 7/10 (Dab Day)

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TRENDS Is New York City’s Largest Dispensary Featuring An Events Space And Local Cannabis-Inspired Art

Rodney and Brandon Carter, respected for their careers in health and tech, are starting a new trend in Queens, balancing inner-peace with the demands of running a successful business.

(left to right, Rodney Carter Sr. and TRENDS co-owners Rodney Carter Jr. and Brandon Carter)

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(New York, NY)- TRENDS, a family-owned business, is poised to become a cornerstone of the Queens community this spring. Awarded the 100th Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license last April by New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), TRENDS is the latest venture for brothers Rodney Carter Jr., owner of ‘Hurricane Fitness’, and Brandon Carter, a business strategist and web developer. Officially opening on 7/10 National Dab Day (710 is OIL upside down), the TRENDS brothers are excited to provide a safe space for NYC cannabis enthusiasts to come and experience culture, wellness, and community.

 

“Cannabis has been used as plant medicine for centuries, part of many cultures worldwide,” says Rodney Carter Jr., TRENDS CEO. “Our mission is to highlight the global history of the plant and challenge its stereotypes. By visiting our store, customers will have the chance to see marijuana through a new lens while connecting with others.”

When the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed in 2021, cannabis enthusiasts across the country were excited to see that NYS lawmakers were prioritizing victims who were negatively impacted by the War on Drugs. TRENDS is dedicated to fostering an environment of inclusivity and education to push back against the lingering stigma and misinformation surrounding cannabis. The new company is striving to empower individuals to engage in open and constructive conversations about cannabis and its potential benefits.

“TRENDS stands for ‘The Real Experience Needs Different Stories’. We want our community members to feel comfortable sharing their stories,” says Brandon Carter, TRENDS COO. “Our podcast ‘TRENDS and Friends’ will educate listeners on how to find balance in their lives and will feature guests like other CAURD (Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary) retailers, cannabis advocates, as well as experts in the fields of wellness, spirituality, and business.”

Nestled in Long Island City Queens, the trendy new location spans an impressive 6,000 sq. ft. and will also feature an events space as well as 10’ installations titled “Trending Through Time”, highlighting the history of cannabis. Featuring artwork by Spanish illustrator and visual artist Juan Astasio Soriano and TRENDS creative director and photographer Monica Vie, it’s where cannabis meets education and art. Beyond a traditional dispensary, the Carter brothers are creating a space that will also serve as a dynamic hub for community gatherings, musical events, and educational workshops.

As the grand opening on 7/10 quickly approaches, Rodney and Brandon are eager to welcome visitors to TRENDS, where they’ll experience a unique blend of wellness, community, culture, and education.

TRENDS is located at 27-25 44th Drive, Long Island City, NY 11101.

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Almost 30 years after their father, Rodney Carter Sr., was convicted of marijuana possession, the TRENDS brothers, Rodney and Brandon Carter, are rewriting history as CAURD’s 100th licensed retailer. Their store, TRENDS, is the largest cannabis dispensary currently in New York City.

Watching their father navigate addiction and the gritty streets of Harlem and Queens, showed the Carter Brothers the importance of resilience. And though the brothers chose two different routes in life, each one took the lessons their father taught them and used them to take care of their families, enrich their lives, and build successful businesses. When New York’s Cannabis Control Board and the Office of Cannabis Management announced that 300 CAURD retail licenses were reserved for individuals negatively impacted by the War on Drugs, they knew this was their chance to build generational wealth and show their father his hard work is paying off.

Growing up between Hollis (known to some as “Homicide” Hollis) and South Jamaica Queens, the brothers began flexing their entrepreneurial muscles when Rodney was eight years-old and Brandon was six. They started off selling raffle tickets to basketball games on 72nd street. In their teenage years, they took their talents to Madison Square Garden where they sold circus lights.

Rodney, the oldest of the duo, went down a dark path, choosing to hustle through the streets until he found his way to boxing. In the ring, he rediscovered his passion for fitness, using the sport to improve his life and mental health. After working as a personal trainer, Rodney opened his fitness business, Hurricane Fitness, which provides health and wellness services to those seeking to build strength through adversity. As CEO of TRENDS, Rodney brings with him over 30 years of entrepreneurial expertise.

Brandon chose to pursue a formal education. When their mother lost her battle to cancer, Brandon was inspired to change the narrative about Black people working in tech, especially for the next generation coming up in Queens. Watching his brother and father remain determined, even while dealing with their mothers death, encouraged Brandon to work hard and earn his degree in Web Development. Brandon’s vision as COO is to expand TRENDS business model to include delivery services, consumption lounges, a fashionable lifestyle brand, and a podcast that shares the diversity of the cannabis plant and its consumers.

Ultimately, Rodney and Brandon created TRENDS as a way to share their story and their world. From their point-of-view, everyone who walks into TRENDS is family. They know that staying connected to family, especially as our world rapidly changes, requires vulnerability and willingness. As pioneers in the New York cannabis industry, the brothers are committed to fostering inclusivity, education, and empowerment within their community, paving the way for a brighter and more equitable future.

 

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Company Name: Trends
Contact Person: Rodney “Hurricane” Carter Jr
Email: [email protected]
Address: 27-25 44th Drive Long Island City, NY 11101
City: Long Island City
State: New York
Country: United States
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Sastanaqqam Unveils Global Expansion Initiatives with $1,000,000 Airdrop, Launchpad Listings, and Private Sales

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Dubai, UAE, 4th July 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, Sastanaqqam, a pioneering Polygon-based Web3 ecosystem, is excited to announce a series of groundbreaking initiatives aimed at expanding its global footprint. These initiatives include a $1,000,000 airdrop campaign, strategic launchpad listings, and

successful private sales. Designed to reward its loyal community and attract new members, these efforts underscore Sastanaqqam’s commitment to creating a valuable and engaging ecosystem.

Campaign Overview Total Airdrop Value:

  • $1,000,000 in $Bloo tokens
  • $10,000 in USDT

Airdrop Structure:

  1. Community Acquisition Airdrop: A one-time airdrop to welcome new members.
  2. Daily Airdrop for Community Retention: Daily rewards for continued engagement.
  3. Monthly Airdrop for Best Community Members: Monthly recognition and rewards for top members.
  4. Final Airdrop: Special rewards for members who achieve 5000 points.

Points System:

  • Earn Points: Engage with the platform, participate in daily tasks, and accumulate points.
  • Leaderboard: Points will determine leaderboard positions, influencing monthly and final airdrop rewards.
  • Daily Tasks: Exciting daily tasks designed to keep the community engaged and motivated.

Reward Distribution:

  • General Campaign: $500,000 worth of $Bloo tokens will be distributed between July 5th and September 15th, accessible to everyone.
  • Final Airdrop: Another $500,000 in $Bloo tokens reserved for final rewards to top members.
  • USDT Rewards: $10,000 in USDT to be distributed throughout the campaign.

Participation Instructions:

  1. Join the Community: Connect with Sastanaqqam on various platforms.
  2. Engage and Earn Points: Complete daily tasks, interact with content, and earn points.
  3. Climb the Leaderboard: Accumulate points to enhance chances of winning in monthly and final airdrops.

Why Participate?

  • Exclusive Rewards: Early access to $Bloo tokens and USDT.
  • Engagement and Fun: Participate in engaging tasks with daily surprises.
  • Community Building: Connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to a thriving community.

About Sastanaqqam: Sastanaqqam is an ecosystem where art, DeFi, education, and gaming intersect, powered by its native $Bloo token. It aims to bring the advantages of Web3 and blockchain technology to users with a familiar, user-friendly interface. Key projects under Sastanaqqam include:

  • Artiziri: A curated NFT marketplace democratizing digital art for creators and collectors.
  • Sastanawallet: A non-custodial wallet supporting all Sastanaqqam platforms.
  • WalletJR: An educational financial platform for young users to learn about DeFi and Web3.
  • SastaPlay: A skill-based “Rank to Earn” gaming platform.

Partnerships: Sastanaqqam has established strategic partnerships with NOWPayments, Simplex, Mercuryo, BrightNode, Unicsoft, CDN, Ǫubstudio, Luna, Muse, Boosty, and Zex PR to bolster its ecosystem and ensure a seamless user experience.

Social Media Growth: Sastanaqqam has experienced rapid growth across its social media platforms, reflecting the strong community interest and engagement. Our Twitter followers have surged to 26,400, Telegram followers have reached 29,300, and our

Discord community now boasts 4,000 members. This explosive growth demonstrates the increasing interest and trust in the Sastanaqqam ecosystem.

Listing and Private Sales: The journey to listing $Bloo tokens has been meticulously planned to maximize value and accessibility. Our private sales have garnered significant interest from early investors, further solidifying the confidence in our project. The upcoming listings on major launchpads such as Kommunitas and GemPad are highly anticipated, setting the stage for a successful entry into the market. Subsequent listings on prominent exchanges like MEXC and Coinstore will provide liquidity and accessibility to a broader audience.

Community Metrics:

  • Twitter Followers: 26,400
  • Telegram Followers: 29,300
  • Discord Followers: 4,000

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With this comprehensive airdrop campaign, Sastanaqqam continues to demonstrate its commitment to creating a valuable and engaging ecosystem for its community. Join us today and be a part of the future of art, DeFi, and gaming!

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ScottyTheAi Going Multi-chain, in Efforts to Complete the Blockchain Takeover.

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Scotty launching on SOL

London, England, 4th July 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, In a bid to enhance visibility and market appeal to traders, ScottyTheAi has started embracing the multichain expansion.  SCOTTY will hold its highly anticipated private sale for the current 12,300ScottyTheAi Holders, that will be followed by a public presale prior to launching on the Solana Chain.ScottyTheAi SOL will have a max of 1.25Bil tokens where 30% will be available through private and public presale, 15% CEX & listings, 15% community rewards / p2e game, 10% partnerships, 10% marketing, and 20% staking.  Once these are gone no more will be available.  SCOTTY launched first on the ETH network gaining over 500% gains for early investors in presale.  Staking will also be available through a third-party staking company.  Having the multichain functionality will play a significant role in making Scotty poised for long-term sustainability & an increased holder base. We want to advise that Solana currently has a fake Scotty listed and we have no affiliation with it.  The alignment of ScottyTheAi SOL will be addressed on all official socials once completed and followed up with an updated press release and on the official website. CMC, and Coin Gecko profiles will be updated also.

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Multiple partnerships have been signed and another large one is in the works.

Recent signed partnerships such as PrecipitateAI is a vital component of the ScottyAI ecosystem,specializing in predictive analytics using advanced AI algorithms.  This will help users make informed decisions in the cryptocurrency space by analyzing market trends and identifying opportunities.$XEROAI within the ScottyAI ecosystem enhances decentralized finance solutions, improving transactionefficiency and security.  It enables secure peer-to-peer transactions, smart contract executions, and liquidity provision, elevating user experience and decentralized financial services in ScottyAI.

Chainback guarantees data security through encryption and decentralized storage.  It protects userinformation on the blockchain, enhancing trust and transaction security.  Additionally, Chainback facilitates seamless and secure token swaps within ScottyAI, ensuring efficient and transparent exchange functionalities for users.

Quart AI enhances ScottyAI with advanced artificial intelligence for data analysis and forecasting.  Itempowers users with valuable insights, aiding decision-making in the digital finance realm.  Quart AI’s predictive analytics tools optimize strategies within ScottyAI, enabling users to maximize investment potential.

Xalpha in ScottyAI boosts investment strategies through advanced portfolio management, enabling users to optimize decisions and enhance investment efficiency in the cryptocurrency market.Finally, through advanced algorithms and machine learning, the AI Auditor may detect anomalies, prevent fraud, and provide real-time insights for secure and transparent real estate transactions on the Brickblock platform.

Launching on Gate.io

With the highly anticipated planned launch on Gate.io, a top 5 exchange, this will bring huge marketing and put ScottyTheAi in the eyes of many new investors. One can anticipate that crossing thismilestone and being on, yet another CEX along with (MEXC) https://www.mexc.com/price/SCOTTYAI can only mean bigger things to come soon.ScottyTheAi is currently listed on MEXC under $SCOTTYAI and on Bilaxy under $SCOTTY.

Scotty Dawg Pound P2E game on verge of launch

ScottyTheAI game combines innovative blockchain technology with engaging gameplay, offering players a secure and transparent player vs player gaming experience.  The integration of Scotty’s native cryptocurrency allows for in-game staking transactions, and rewards, creating a dynamic anddecentralized economy within the game’s ecosystem.Players have the chance to immerse themselves in a world where their decisions directly impact theirgameplay and potential rewards.  Unique and exciting blockchain-based gaming brings togetherentertainment and financial potential in a seamless and interactive environment.

Website: https://scottytheai.com/en

Twitter: https://x.com/ScottyThe_Ai

Telegram: https://t.co/ms1HI3QI4O

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Citizens Commission on Human Rights Featured in Nashville

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Nashville, Tennessee, 4th July 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) participated last weekend in a vibrant event in Nashville where they helped community members gain valuable information about parents’ rights in mental health.

Many representatives from CCHR were present to distribute informative materials and answer questions about parents’ rights regarding mental health. The organization is dedicated to protecting individuals from abusive or coercive mental health practices and ensuring that parents are fully informed about their rights and options when it comes to the mental health care of their children.

CCHR invited all attendees to visit their exhibit, where they learned more about their rights, received educational materials, and discussed any concerns about mental health practices. Additionally, informative documentaries played right there on the spot to help people understand abusive mental health practices and understand how they can take action.

Having wrapped up their presence in Nashville, CCHR is now moving on with its traveling exhibit, next going to Georgia, Ohio, and Texas, but will likely revisit Tennessee soon.

For more information about the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, visit cchrnashville.org or cchr.org.

About the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR):

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights is a nonprofit organization dedicated to investigating and exposing psychiatric violations of human rights. Established in 1969, CCHR works to protect individuals from abusive or coercive practices and advocates for the rights of mental health patients and their families.

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