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THE 25-YEAR-OLD “TITAN OF TOMORROW” WHO WANTS TO MAKE A FORTUNE SO THAT SHE CAN GIVE MOST OF IT AWAY

At 25 years old, she alongside her team has managed to amass seventeen awards at the
regional, national and global levels for her work. Some of these include four RCCI Academy
Awards/Chicago Oscars, four Virtual Visionary Awards, Woman of the Year and three national
awards for her humanitarian service to the community. She is also a pageant queen wrapping
up the second half of her ambassadorship for the world’s Miss Tourism Organization. This is
her second prominent pageant title as the former Miss World America Nation 2020.

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Photo Credits to Camrynn L. and The Fresh Faces Project

Needless to say, her passion for philanthropy and heart for humanity is beyond evident! Her
collective of community service enterprises is compelling and has captured the support and
attention of many individuals and organizations alike. Her nonprofit initiative, The Fresh Faces
Project, recently made history in early 2021 as one of the largest pro-bono “marketing
agencies” in the world, having provided assistance to over 500 small businesses, creatives and
causes! Some of the options available to participants include being spotlighted on her firm’s
publications and partnered media outlets, being cast and interviewed on their web series, and
the most coveted of being recognized at their annual awards ceremony as an ambassador or
honoree, where they admirably charge no entry fees, nomination fees or ticket sales.

With a notable list of accolades and achievements, she has undoubtedly made a dent in the
humanitarianism space and is on track to accomplish much more! What’s even more
remarkable is her motivation behind all of her hard work and dedication to gaining
monumental success. When asked what her driving factors were, she speaks passionately
about wanting to build an empire that serves the community more than it does its originators.

Her plan to tackle this obstacle is to create as many passive streams of income and gain as
many paid clients through her firm as possible. Given the rave reviews on her firm’s website
including client quotes from industry giants like Chick-fil-A, The Ms. International World
organization and The Miss Black America organization, it’s undoubtedly possible for her firm
to scale from its present state to a multimillion dollar conglomerate! Once this happens and
she can afford to take a step back from the business operations, she plans to be a full time
philanthropist, spending majority of her time hosting and attending charity functions, creating
jobs for underprivileged/underrepresented communities and marginalized groups, and giving
grants, scholarships and resources to budding entrepreneurs and artists all around the world.
Her firm currently invests about a quarter of their profits into self-funding their nonprofit
works. Whereas, her goal is to amp that number up to at least 60% once they reach a high
enough threshold of earnings. Within the next ten years, she envisions this as her soon-to-be
reality.

Currently, she is in the middle of a sizable career shift, having recently left a corporate
leadership role in marketing for a sports medicine and physical therapy chain. She’s now
completing her clinical training hours to become licensed to practice as a pediatric behavior
therapist this summer, a role where she can fulfill her innate need to make a difference in
people’s lives while earning a liveable salary with a flexible schedule to tend to her
entrepreneurial and personal obligations. Immediately after which, she plans to start
coursework to obtain her M.B.A. with a concentration in Public Relations & Policy. While this
wasn’t what she foresaw her life being six months ago, she’s elated that she wound up on this
path and looks forward to a luminous future!

As a shark of showbiz PR, she’s helped many people actualize their aspirations in such a small
period of time with limited financial capital and no investors through her marketing & media
work. Constantly grateful for the love, encouragement and support of her parents, siblings,
relatives, friends and loved ones, she highly values the close relationships in her life that she
claims keep her grounded, sane and happy! The only thing “missing” in her personal life is a
qualified long term partner to share in her success and help build the dynasty that will outlive
her physical body but perpetuate her treasured spirit. While she is quoted several times
throughout the past couple of years as longing for the day she finds “the Joker to her Harley,”
her reputation speaks for itself and is sure to attract a suitable companion sooner or later. She
is a “titan of tomorrow,” as her publication Icons In The Now would call it, and the writing isn’t
only on the wall, but quite literally all over the internet and in the press.

To keep up with Calynn and her entrepreneurial progress, you can follow her on social media
@calynnmlawrence or go to her firm’s website at www.caycomcreate.com

At 25 years old, she alongside her team has managed to amass seventeen awards at the
regional, national and global levels for her work. Some of these include four RCCI Academy
Awards/Chicago Oscars, four Virtual Visionary Awards, Woman of the Year and three national
awards for her humanitarian service to the community. She is also a pageant queen wrapping
up the second half of her ambassadorship for the world’s Miss Tourism Organization. This is
her second prominent pageant title as the former Miss World America Nation 2020.

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Needless to say, her passion for philanthropy and heart for humanity is beyond evident! Her
collective of community service enterprises is compelling and has captured the support and
attention of many individuals and organizations alike. Her nonprofit initiative, The Fresh Faces
Project, recently made history in early 2021 as one of the largest pro-bono “marketing
agencies” in the world, having provided assistance to over 500 small businesses, creatives and
causes! Some of the options available to participants include being spotlighted on her firm’s
publications and partnered media outlets, being cast and interviewed on their web series, and
the most coveted of being recognized at their annual awards ceremony as an ambassador or
honoree, where they admirably charge no entry fees, nomination fees or ticket sales.

With a notable list of accolades and achievements, she has undoubtedly made a dent in the
humanitarianism space and is on track to accomplish much more! What’s even more
remarkable is her motivation behind all of her hard work and dedication to gaining
monumental success. When asked what her driving factors were, she speaks passionately
about wanting to build an empire that serves the community more than it does its originators.

Her plan to tackle this obstacle is to create as many passive streams of income and gain as
many paid clients through her firm as possible. Given the rave reviews on her firm’s website
including client quotes from industry giants like Chick-fil-A, The Ms. International World
organization and The Miss Black America organization, it’s undoubtedly possible for her firm
to scale from its present state to a multimillion dollar conglomerate! Once this happens and
she can afford to take a step back from the business operations, she plans to be a full time
philanthropist, spending majority of her time hosting and attending charity functions, creating
jobs for underprivileged/underrepresented communities and marginalized groups, and giving
grants, scholarships and resources to budding entrepreneurs and artists all around the world.
Her firm currently invests about a quarter of their profits into self-funding their nonprofit
works. Whereas, her goal is to amp that number up to at least 60% once they reach a high
enough threshold of earnings. Within the next ten years, she envisions this as her soon-to-be
reality.

Currently, she is in the middle of a sizable career shift, having recently left a corporate
leadership role in marketing for a sports medicine and physical therapy chain. She’s now
completing her clinical training hours to become licensed to practice as a pediatric behavior
therapist this summer, a role where she can fulfill her innate need to make a difference in
people’s lives while earning a liveable salary with a flexible schedule to tend to her
entrepreneurial and personal obligations. Immediately after which, she plans to start
coursework to obtain her M.B.A. with a concentration in Public Relations & Policy. While this
wasn’t what she foresaw her life being six months ago, she’s elated that she wound up on this
path and looks forward to a luminous future!

As a shark of showbiz PR, she’s helped many people actualize their aspirations in such a small
period of time with limited financial capital and no investors through her marketing & media
work. Constantly grateful for the love, encouragement and support of her parents, siblings,
relatives, friends and loved ones, she highly values the close relationships in her life that she
claims keep her grounded, sane and happy! The only thing “missing” in her personal life is a
qualified long term partner to share in her success and help build the dynasty that will outlive
her physical body but perpetuate her treasured spirit. While she is quoted several times
throughout the past couple of years as longing for the day she finds “the Joker to her Harley,”
her reputation speaks for itself and is sure to attract a suitable companion sooner or later. She
is a “titan of tomorrow,” as her publication Icons In The Now would call it, and the writing isn’t
only on the wall, but quite literally all over the internet and in the press.

To keep up with Calynn and her entrepreneurial progress, you can follow her on social media
@calynnmlawrence or go to her firm’s website at www.caycomcreate.com

You may have heard of her since she’s been a headline on many media outlets such as Yahoo
Finance, MarketWatch, New York Times Daily, The Washington Mail and TIME Magazine Paris.
Calynn M. Lawrence, Miss United States Universe Tourism 2021 is the Founder of the digital
marketing firm, the Calynn Communications & Creative corporation, that owns the nonprofit
the initiative, The Fresh Faces Project, the 5-star rated web series “Chicago Talent,” and several
online publications including What’s Good Weekly, Millionaires In The Making and Icons In The
Now.

At 25 years old, she alongside her team has managed to amass seventeen awards at the
regional, national and global levels for her work. Some of these include four RCCI Academy
Awards/Chicago Oscars, four Virtual Visionary Awards, Woman of the Year and three national
awards for her humanitarian service to the community. She is also a pageant queen wrapping
up the second half of her ambassadorship for the world’s Miss Tourism Organization. This is
her second prominent pageant title as the former Miss World America Nation 2020.

IMG 20210629 2

Needless to say, her passion for philanthropy and heart for humanity is beyond evident! Her
collective of community service enterprises is compelling and has captured the support and
attention of many individuals and organizations alike. Her nonprofit initiative, The Fresh Faces
Project, recently made history in early 2021 as one of the largest pro-bono “marketing
agencies” in the world, having provided assistance to over 500 small businesses, creatives and
causes! Some of the options available to participants include being spotlighted on her firm’s
publications and partnered media outlets, being cast and interviewed on their web series, and
the most coveted of being recognized at their annual awards ceremony as an ambassador or
honoree, where they admirably charge no entry fees, nomination fees or ticket sales.

With a notable list of accolades and achievements, she has undoubtedly made a dent in the
humanitarianism space and is on track to accomplish much more! What’s even more
remarkable is her motivation behind all of her hard work and dedication to gaining
monumental success. When asked what her driving factors were, she speaks passionately
about wanting to build an empire that serves the community more than it does its originators.

Her plan to tackle this obstacle is to create as many passive streams of income and gain as
many paid clients through her firm as possible. Given the rave reviews on her firm’s website
including client quotes from industry giants like Chick-fil-A, The Ms. International World
organization and The Miss Black America organization, it’s undoubtedly possible for her firm
to scale from its present state to a multimillion dollar conglomerate! Once this happens and
she can afford to take a step back from the business operations, she plans to be a full time
philanthropist, spending majority of her time hosting and attending charity functions, creating
jobs for underprivileged/underrepresented communities and marginalized groups, and giving
grants, scholarships and resources to budding entrepreneurs and artists all around the world.
Her firm currently invests about a quarter of their profits into self-funding their nonprofit
works. Whereas, her goal is to amp that number up to at least 60% once they reach a high
enough threshold of earnings. Within the next ten years, she envisions this as her soon-to-be
reality.

Currently, she is in the middle of a sizable career shift, having recently left a corporate
leadership role in marketing for a sports medicine and physical therapy chain. She’s now
completing her clinical training hours to become licensed to practice as a pediatric behavior
therapist this summer, a role where she can fulfill her innate need to make a difference in
people’s lives while earning a liveable salary with a flexible schedule to tend to her
entrepreneurial and personal obligations. Immediately after which, she plans to start
coursework to obtain her M.B.A. with a concentration in Public Relations & Policy. While this
wasn’t what she foresaw her life being six months ago, she’s elated that she wound up on this
path and looks forward to a luminous future!

As a shark of showbiz PR, she’s helped many people actualize their aspirations in such a small
period of time with limited financial capital and no investors through her marketing & media
work. Constantly grateful for the love, encouragement and support of her parents, siblings,
relatives, friends and loved ones, she highly values the close relationships in her life that she
claims keep her grounded, sane and happy! The only thing “missing” in her personal life is a
qualified long term partner to share in her success and help build the dynasty that will outlive
her physical body but perpetuate her treasured spirit. While she is quoted several times
throughout the past couple of years as longing for the day she finds “the Joker to her Harley,”
her reputation speaks for itself and is sure to attract a suitable companion sooner or later. She
is a “titan of tomorrow,” as her publication Icons In The Now would call it, and the writing isn’t
only on the wall, but quite literally all over the internet and in the press.

To keep up with Calynn and her entrepreneurial progress, you can follow her on social media
@calynnmlawrence or go to her firm’s website at www.caycomcreate.com

Wendy’s opens delivery-only kitchens to meet growing demand

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Wendy’s plans to open 700 delivery-only kitchens by 2025 to meet the growing demand from people who want their fast food brought to them.

The kitchens will primarily operate in big cities in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom, Wendy’s said. The hamburger chain will open its first 50 delivery kitchens this year.

Dublin, Ohio-based Wendy’s is partnering with Reef Technology Inc., a Miami company that runs 5,000 delivery kitchens in 30 cities worldwide.

In a conference call with investors Wednesday, Wendy’s President and CEO Todd Penegor said Reef will build the locations and hire workers for the kitchens, each of which are expected to see sales of $500,000 to $1 million per year. Wendy’s will get royalties of around 6% of sales.

Wendy’s didn’t say who will be delivering the food. But the company has existing partnerships with third parties like DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub.

Demand for restaurant delivery was already growing before the pandemic but surged when restaurants closed their dining rooms last year. Delivery accounted for 3.3% of U.S. restaurant traffic in the year that ended in June 2019, according to NPD Group. That total rose to 8.4% in the year that ended in June 2021.

Wendy’s said its digital sales __ which includes delivery and mobile orders for pickup __ hit 7.5% of total sales in the second quarter of this year. That’s up from 2.5% in 2019.

It said it decided to expand its delivery-only kitchens with Reef after a successful test in Canada, where it opened eight kitchens late last year.

Wendy’s isn’t the first fast food chain to explore so-called ghost kitchens, which have no storefront and only prepare food for delivery. In 2019, Chick-fil-A began offering delivery from a DoorDash Kitchen in Northern California.

Copyright © 2022 The Washington Times, LLC.

‘River Dave’ doesn’t think he can go back to being a hermit

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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – An off-the-grid New Hampshire man’s days living as a hermit appear to be over. “River Dave,” whose cabin in the woods burned down after nearly three decades on property that he was ordered to leave, says he doesn’t think he can return to his lifestyle.

“I don’t see how I can go back to being a hermit because society is not going to allow it,” David Lidstone said in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Lidstone, 81, said even if he could rebuild his cabin, which burned down last week, “I would have people coming every weekend, so I just can’t get out of society anymore. I’ve hidden too many years and I’ve built relationships, and those relationships have continued to expand.”

Lidstone, a logger by trade who chopped his firewood and grew his food in the woods along the Merrimack River in the town of Canterbury. He initially built the cabin with his wife, from whom he is now estranged, although he said they are still married.

He said he‘s not grieving the loss of his life in isolation.

“Maybe the things I’ve been trying to avoid are the things that I really need in life,” said Lidstone, who drifted apart from his family. “I grew up never being hugged or kissed, or any close contact.

“I had somebody ask me once, about my wife: ‘Did you really love her?’ And the question kind of shocked me for a second. I … I’ve never loved anybody in my life. And I shocked myself because I hadn’t realized that. And that’s why I was a hermit. Now I can see love being expressed that I never had before.”

Lidstone declined to comment further on his relationship with his family. Two of his three sons had told the AP they hadn’t been in touch with their father recently, and his daughter did not respond to a message seeking comment.

On July 15, Lidstone was jailed on a civil contempt sanction and was told he’d be released if he agreed to leave the cabin following a property dispute that goes back to 2016. The landowner, 86-year-old Leonard Giles, of South Burlington, Vermont, wanted Lidstone off the property.

The property, undeveloped and mostly used for timber harvests, has been owned by the same family since 1963.

Lidstone had said a prior owner in the family gave his word years ago that he could live there, but had nothing in writing. He later disputed that he was even on the property.

In court Wednesday, both sides agreed to arrange for Lidstone to collect his cats and chickens and remaining possessions at the site; some items had been given to police for safekeeping. Lidstone, who still believes he was not on Giles’ land, also was given permission to hire a surveyor to give him “peace of mind,” Judge Andrew Schulman said.

A fire destroyed the cabin on Aug. 4, hours after Lidstone defended himself during a court hearing. He was released from jail the next day after the judge ruled that he would have less incentive to return to “this particular place in the woods,” now that the cabin had burned down.

Canterbury Fire Chief Michael Gamache said that while the investigation isn’t over and arson is not being ruled out as a potential cause, the fire was more likely caused by accident. He said a representative of Giles who was starting to demolish the cabin on Aug. 4 disabled solar panels, which still had electrical charge in them. He also used a power saw to cut into metal supports that held the panels onto the roof. Either action could have created sparks to start making things smoke.

“He finished his day at about a quarter of three, and a fire is noticed at about 3:15,” Gamache said.

He also said it’s also possible the results could be inconclusive. “Right now, there’s nothing left to go on at the site.”

In the meantime, many people across the country and beyond have offered to help Lidstone, either through fundraising or offering him a place to live. Lidstone said he is thankful for all the support. He‘s still trying to figure out where he would go next, although he wouldn’t mind staying in New Hampshire, where he‘s developed some strong connections.

One proposal under consideration is for him to live on property belonging to the Concord Friends Meeting, a Quaker meeting in Canterbury that’s not far from the cabin site. Lidstone worked on the meetinghouse as it was being constructed in 2010. The congregation would have to agree on the matter.

The property overlooks the Merrimack.

“It has certainly occurred to us that here is a neighbor in need,” said Richard Kleinschmidt, co-clerk of the Quaker meeting, “and how can we help him?”

Copyright © 2022 The Washington Times, LLC.

Scaling Agile: Integrating DevOps and MLOps for Enhanced Software Development: Insights by Sumanth Tatineni

Published On: August 6th 2020

In the contemporary landscape of software development, the Agile methodology has been widely adopted due to its flexibility, efficiency, and emphasis on rapid delivery. However, as organizations grow and the complexity of projects increases, scaling Agile practices to maintain these benefits presents a challenge. Integrating DevOps and Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) into Agile frameworks offers a compelling solution, enabling teams to scale Agile practices effectively while enhancing the quality and speed of software development and deployment. This article explores the synergies between Agile, DevOps, and MLOps, and how their integration facilitates the scaling of Agile methodologies in software development.

Introduction:

Agile methodology revolutionized software development with its principles of collaboration, customer feedback, and iterative progress. However, scaling these practices in larger, more complex environments can dilute their effectiveness. DevOps and MLOps emerge as pivotal in this context, extending Agile principles beyond development teams to operations and machine learning models, ensuring continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.

The Synergy of Agile, DevOps, and MLOps:

   Agile and DevOps: A Natural Partnership

– Agile focuses on the development side, emphasizing adaptive planning, early delivery, and continual improvement. DevOps extends these principles to operations, fostering a culture of collaboration between development and operations teams. This partnership ensures that software not only meets customer needs but is also reliable, available, and scalable.

   Incorporating MLOps: Elevating Agile with AI and ML

– MLOps applies DevOps principles to machine learning, automating the deployment, monitoring, and management of ML models. Integrating MLOps into Agile workflows allows teams to leverage AI and ML capabilities, making software products smarter and more responsive to user needs.

Case Studies:

   Financial Services Platform: Scaling Agile with DevOps

– A global financial services platform adopted DevOps to scale its Agile practices. By automating their CI/CD pipelines, they reduced deployment times from weeks to hours, improving their ability to deliver features rapidly in response to customer feedback. The integration facilitated a 70% increase in deployment frequency and a 50% reduction in lead time for changes.

   Healthcare Analytics Solution: Enhancing Agile with MLOps

– A healthcare analytics company integrated MLOps to manage and deploy machine learning models that predict patient outcomes. This integration enabled the rapid iteration of models based on continuous feedback, aligning with Agile’s principles of iterative improvement. As a result, model accuracy improved by 40%, significantly enhancing the value of their software solutions.

Strategies for Integration:

1. Cultural Shift: Embrace a culture of collaboration across development, operations, and data science teams. Breaking down silos is crucial for the seamless integration of Agile, DevOps, and MLOps.

2. Automation: Automate repetitive tasks across development, testing, deployment, and model training to increase efficiency and allow teams to focus on innovation.

3. Continuous Learning and Feedback: Implement tools and practices for continuous monitoring, allowing for real-time feedback and adjustments. This supports the Agile principle of responding to change over following a plan.

4. Comprehensive Training: Equip teams with the skills and knowledge to understand and implement Agile, DevOps, and MLOps practices effectively. Cross-functional training fosters a unified approach to software development.

Conclusion:

Integrating DevOps and MLOps with Agile methodologies offers a robust framework for scaling Agile practices in software development. This synergy enhances the ability of organizations to develop, deploy, and manage software more efficiently and effectively, even as they grow in size and complexity. By fostering a culture of collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement, businesses can deliver high-quality software that meets the evolving needs of their customers, staying competitive in the dynamic digital marketplace.

Sustainable Building Revolution: Swiss Options and Vinci Partner to Build Green Infrastructure for the Future

Swiss Options has reinforced its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship through a landmark $700 million investment in Vinci, a global leader in construction and infrastructure development. This partnership is a critical step toward revolutionizing the construction industry by advancing green building technologies and energy-efficient infrastructure that align with the growing demand for environmentally responsible development. Together, Swiss Options and Vinci aim to create a blueprint for the future of construction, one that emphasizes sustainability, efficiency, and the long-term health of the planet.

The focus of this collaboration is on developing innovative, green infrastructure that meets the highest standards of environmental responsibility. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, such as renewable energy sources, smart energy management systems, and sustainable building materials, Vinci is leading the charge in reducing the carbon footprint of the construction sector. The construction industry, historically one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions, is now undergoing a transformative shift, and this partnership is positioned at the heart of this revolution.

Swiss Options’ investment in Vinci is more than a financial venture—it is a forward-thinking commitment to advancing global sustainability goals. As cities around the world strive to meet ambitious targets set by international climate agreements, the demand for sustainable construction practices is at an all-time high. Urbanization continues to rise, particularly in emerging markets, and with it comes the need for infrastructure that is not only modern and resilient but also eco-friendly. This partnership is set to play a pivotal role in shaping how cities are built and how they function in an era where climate-conscious development is no longer a choice but a necessity.

Vinci’s expertise in engineering and construction positions it as an ideal partner for Swiss Options, particularly in its capacity to deliver large-scale, energy-efficient projects that prioritize sustainability. These projects include smart buildings designed to reduce energy consumption through advanced insulation, energy-efficient lighting, and heating systems, as well as the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar panels and wind power. Additionally, the partnership will focus on developing green infrastructure projects such as energy-efficient transportation systems, water conservation systems, and eco-friendly urban planning initiatives.

One of the cornerstones of this collaboration is Vinci’s dedication to creating buildings that adhere to strict environmental standards, such as those set by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM). These certifications ensure that buildings are designed and constructed with minimal environmental impact, promoting sustainable site development, energy and water efficiency, and the responsible use of materials. By aligning with these rigorous standards, Swiss Options and Vinci are setting a new benchmark for sustainable construction practices.