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The David and Marlene Howard Antique Collection will be Auctioned on March 19th by Woody Auction

Douglass, KS, USA, February 24, 2022 -- The lifetime single-owner collection of David and Marlene Howard of Ohio – hundreds of quality antiques gathered over many decades of dedicated searching – will come up for bid on Saturday, March 19th, at 9:30 am Central time, by Woody Auction, online and live in the Woody Auction auction hall at 130 East 3rd Street in Douglass. In all, more than 450 quality lots will be sold.

"This collection is well above average because of the care and diligence the Howards spent finding only the best items," said Jason Woody of Woody Auction. “What makes it special is its sheer breadth, and this auction barely covers half of it. The other portion, with a spotlight on children's dishes, will be featured in the coming months. That will be an online-only auction, planned for later in the year.”

Mr. Woody said David and Marlene Howard were frequent attendees at Woody Auction events through the years. “They made the decision to downsize and sell their collection the way they had purchased many of the items – at public auction without reserve,” Mr. Woody said. “Their quiet and unassuming demeanor could sometimes catch other buyers off guard when it came to pieces they truly wanted.”

Two lots could easily top the $10,000 mark. One is a gorgeous bowl marked R.S. Prussia, 10 ½ inches in diameter with a portrait décor and a lavender and white satin finish – the only known example of a Spring Season bowl in the Carnation mold. The other is an incredibly nice Regina upright music box, serial #3500107, fully operational and functioning with good sound. The music box, with 22 15-inch discs, has a mahogany case, curved glass, the original Regina label, double comb and a dial selector.

Many of the items are highly desirable glass pieces. There are many quality vases, to include these:

- A signed Daum Nancy French cameo art glass vase, 15 ½ inches tall, boasting a yellow, white, orange and amethyst mottled ground, fabulous cameo carved chestnuts and enamel highlights.

- An American Brilliant Cut Glass (“ABCG”) vase in the Othello pattern by Clark, exceptionally well cut, 20 inches tall and weighing over 17 pounds, with a thick blank and huge hobstar base.

- A plated amberina art glass trumpet vase by New England, extremely rare, 9 inches in height.

A fantastic example of a chocolate pot marked R.S. Prussia (Iris Mold, Spring), 11 ¾ inches tall, has a rare keyhole spring season portrait décor and iridescent Tiffany ground with heavy gold highlights. Also offered is an R.S. Prussia chocolate set with ribbon and jewel mold, a dice throwers scenic décor and dazzling gold and opal jewel highlights. The set includes a pot and four matching cups and saucers.

A table lamp by Pairpoint, 20 ½ inches tall, features a Venice shade having yellow and white panels with a large pink rose décor, electrified, with a Pairpoint signed shade and marked base. Also up for bid will be an American Brilliant Cut Glass cranberry cut to clear tankard, 10 inches tall, in the Prism and Fluke pattern, with a clear applied ribbed handle, ray cut base and sterling collar marked “J.F. Fradley”.

Rounding out just a handful of the day’s expected top lots is a 51-piece sterling flatware set in the Kirk Rose pattern by Kirk & Sons. The total weight of the solid silver items in the entire set is 1,750 grams.

An in-person gallery preview will be held on Friday, March 18th, from 1 pm to 5 pm Central time. Woody Auction’s 5,000-square-foot auction hall is located at 130 East 3rd Street in Douglass, Kansas.

People can register and bid online now, at www.liveauctioneers.com/woody-auction-llc. Bidders are encouraged to register at least 48 hours in advance. There are no reserves, and there is no buyer’s premium for bidders who attend in person and pay by cash or check. Online bidders will be charged a 20 percent buyer’s premium (or, they can pay by cash or check for a 15 percent buyer’s premium).

Absentee bids will be accepted, with a written statement indicating the lot number and amount of the bid. The deadline to submit an absentee bid is 12 noon on Thursday, March 17th. All absentee bids will be charged a buyer’s premium of 15 percent of the selling price (or 10 percent if paying by cash or check). Absentee bids can be sent by fax, to 316-746-2145; or via email, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Phone bidding will be available for lots with a low estimate of $750 or greater (low estimates are found on LiveAuctioneers.com). Email your phone bid list to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 12 o’clock noon on Wednesday, March 16th, and please include your name, full address, a primary phone number and a backup/secondary phone number. You will receive a phone call to confirm receipt of your phone bids.

For lodging, there are three hotels in the area that are convenient to the venue: The Comfort Inn, in Augusta, Kansas (316-260-3006) (mention Woody Auction for a single queen or king room rate of $79); the Holiday Inn Express, in Andover, Kansas (316-733-8833); and the Hampton Inn, in Derby, Kansas (316-425-7900). All are within a 15-20-minute drive from the Woody Auction auction hall.

Woody Auction has an Antique Auction planned for Saturday, April 23rd, starting at 9:30 am Central. To learn more about Woody Auction and the sale of the lifetime single-owner collection of David and Marlene Howard of Ohio on Saturday, March 19th, please visit www.woodyauction.com. Updates are posted often.

SRSI joins MHEDA the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SRSI has joined MHEDA, the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association. MHEDA is the premier trade association dedicated to serving the material handling community. MHEDA programs and services are accessed by thousands of industry professionals each year who are seeking to help their business stay competitive and their employees stay connected.

As a part of this network of industry professionals, SRSI is able to access professional development programs, best practice benchmarking and networking opportunities, all specific to the material handling industry.

“Joining MHEDA is exciting and necessary for us to continue growing and succeeding in our space,” notes Benjamin York, SRSI CEO. “We look forward to showcasing more of SRSI, networking with other industry leaders, and introducing more industry-breaking solutions to the market. MHEDA is a perfect avenue for us to connect with more of the Material Handling industry.”

ABOUT SRSI:

SRSI is a material handling systems integrator specializing in automation and warehouse information systems. They provide comprehensive, turnkey solutions to meet and exceed your performance goals. From inventory flow analysis, slotting and storage systems design, order processing, inventory control, to warehouse safety and even optimized labor and equipment utilization, SRSI has the breadth and depth of experience to design, execute and support your integrated system.

For more information, visit https://www.gosrsi.com.

SRSI’s headquarter office is located in Dallas, Texas with regional offices and remote workspaces all over the United States including Colorado, North Carolina, Illinois, and Indiana to name a few. While growing quickly, SRSI currently has 35 employees and has been in business for three years.

ABOUT MHEDA:

The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) is the only national trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of material handling distributors, integrators and suppliers. MHEDA represents close to 600 companies in the material handling equipment business. Located in suburban Chicago, the association provides services to companies seeking to improve their business through education, networking, benchmarking and best practices. For more information, visit http://www.mheda.org/.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Skyeler Smith, Marketing Coordinator at SRSI

info(at)gosrsi.com

SGS Reminds Stakeholders That California Is Ending the Use of Perc in Dry Cleaning

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is reminding stakeholders that California is phasing out the use of Perchloroethylene (Perc) in dry cleaning.

Perc was identified by the California Air resources Board (CARB) as a toxic air contaminant (TAC) under the state’s Toxic Air Contaminant Identification and Control Program in October 1991. Because Perc is mostly in dry cleaning operations, CARB adopted its Dry Cleaning Air Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) in 1993.

In 2007, CARB amended the Dry Cleaning ATCM to phase out the use of Perc, thereby virtually eliminating all health risks. The amendment requires all Perc machines to be removed from service once they become 15 years old or by January 1, 2023, whichever is sooner. This will phase out the use of Perc from all dry cleaning and water-repelling operations.

The health risks associated with Perc are now recognized by consumers and authorities. Regulations are becoming increasingly restrictive, increasing costs and requiring the use of safer solvent alternatives. A variety of alternative dry-cleaning machines are now available. These use a variety of alternatives, such as professional wet cleaning, liquid carbon dioxide (CO₂), hydrocarbon solvent, and silicone-based solvents.

SGS provides a range of dry-cleaning testing solutions using a silicone-based solvent and the proprietary GreenEarth® cleaning system. This can be used to assess appearance and dimensional stability in garments. In addition, SGS provides consultancy services to ascertain the impact of this dry-cleaning process on garments and textile products.

SGS Softlines Services

SGS has a worldwide network of over 40 state-of-the-art laboratories, including 10 in China, specializing in testing of apparel, footwear, and home textiles. Their committed team is drawn from multi-disciplinary backgrounds, allowing them to conduct a comprehensive range of physical, chemical, and functional testing services for components, materials and finished products. SGS helps companies ensure quality, performance, and compliance with international, industrial, and regulatory standards worldwide. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Softlines Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full California Phase Out of Perchloroethlyene in Dry Cleaning – an update SafeGuardS.

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For further information contact:

Louann Spirito

Consumer and Retail — Softlines

US & Canada Softlines Business Head

Tel: +1 973 461 7919

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Website: www.sgs.com/softlines

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About SGS

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Black History Month Salute and Tributes To Kevin Byrd Most Awarded Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate

Black History Month Salute & Tributes to Kevin Byrd Longest Serving Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate Worldwide. During the month of February 2022 as we take the time to pay tribute to African Americans who have impacted the globe in a special way, we take time to pause and honor the work of Kevin Byrd for his lengthy advocacy in the area of Prostate Cancer Awareness as an advocate, career, and track record of giving back to the global community in so many ways. Mr. Byrd is the Co-founder of the BrownByrd Foundation along with Blossom Brown.

This year marks the 10th consecutive year that the Niagara Falls has been lit blue in the honor of the BrownByrd Foundation’s work totaling a decade as of 2022. At 41 years of age Mr. Kevin Byrd work in the area Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocacy has set a precedent as he began his advocacy at the tender age of 20.

In total, he has been honored by over 100 Mayors and government officials across the country and has received over 100 proclamation awards. In his hometown of Utica, October 1, is designated as Kevin Byrd Day in honor of his tireless work.

Kevin Byrd is nationally known for his portrayal as Lt. John R. Fox in the 2006 History/HBO movie "Honor Deferred" produced by Al Roker; starring Samuel Jackson and Bernie Mac. Lt. John R. Fox a WWII hero who killed 100 German Soldiers in the War died in action, and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor five decades after his heroic acts by President Clinton. The documentary picked up an Emmy/NAMIC Vision Award Nomination and garnered great reviews. The likeness of Lt. John R. Fox was transformed into a G.I. Joe Action Figure by Hasbro the summer of 2008.

The Common Council in the City of Utica, New York designated an honorary street “Brown Byrd Lane” sign to be placed on both ends of the street below the Pond Lane Signs – Legislation sponsored by Councilmembers Meola, Giruzzi, Vescera, Testa, Marino, McKinsey, Colosimo -Testa and Zecca Bucciero, 2012 for Black History Month Kevin Byrd’s work entered into Congressional Record by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Bklyn, N.Y., 2013 Long Island Business News Health Care Heroes Award for work at local chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., 2013 Kevin Byrd Profiled on Verizon FiOS1 Show “Heroes on Long Island, 2016 Actor/Prostate Cancer Advocate/Founder BrownByrdfoundation was featured on WABC Here and Now in 2017 which aired on in tri-state New York.

He has served with distinction as the Chairman of Health for prominent organizations such as a local chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. and the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce New York State’s largest African American Chamber.

Recently a special exhibit entitled History Maker: A salute to Contemporary African Americans was displayed at the Oneida County History Center, and soon thereafter his memorabilia was archived at the Oneida County History Center.

On February 2, 2022 of this year Niagara Falls was lit for the 10th consecutive in his honor.

Please join us for this special Black History Month Salute & Tributes by sharing and promoting the outstanding accomplishments of Mr. Kevin Byrd on your social media sites or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Feel free to email special congrats to Mr. Byrd at email above email! Donations may be made by logging on to www.brownbyrdfoundation.org.

Decentralized Education Pioneer Acadex Network raises Fund

Decentralized Education (DeEd) solution, Acadex Network, has successfully raised $1.35M in an oversubscribed round from leading investors ahead of its public sale in the coming months.

London, England, United Kingdom., February 15, 2022 - The Acadex Network is unarguably appraised the industry’s foremost decentralized education nexus, exploiting blockchain, metaverse, smart exchange, decentralized finance and NFT to revolutionize global learning and reward excellence. The network poses a decentralized servicing ecosystem, providing a sturdy and secure native chain structure for education and extra curricular learning.

This architecture also fulfills tutor-learner relationships, course fee payments, interns’ block development hub, student loans, NFT study certifications, NFT library and study rewards. And additionally, pioneering integration with the metaverse. Applicably introducing VR domain tutoring (VDT) and VR domain reading (VDR). Wherein users engage in live, recorded and custom tutorial pieces facilitated by augmented reality.

The Acadex Network Ecosystem in its prolific essence, slates to unveil Proof of Knowledge (PoK), initially utilized in a native decentralized study-media platform, Academa. This robust portal links professors, researchers, lecturers, scholars, extra curricular creatives and learners in a meta hub. The AcadFunjies, being the network’s multi-chain NFT creation environment, also introduces NFT freeze, swap, will, copywriting and authentication. Eminently, Acadex looks to foster an environment with on-chain privileges for prospective authors and creatives to rollout more effective educational blockchain technologies.

It’s a no-brainer that this Binance chain based network is a charmer to investors. This is why The Acadex Network is pleased to announce the conclusion of its Private Sale round with $1.35m raised. After an exhaustive roller coaster of bidding and lobbying. This buy-in came from a mixed candidacy of some of the network's esteemed partners, other relevant corporates and a selected pick of individual investors. With 90,000,000 ACDX tokens sold, each investor size allocation was so strategically allotted that worryingly influential holdings or centralized control of the supply per person or corporate is avoided. Therefore preventing any substantial or effective prospective dump. It is for this reason participatory limits were somewhat instituted during the sale, especially with the teeming interests. Nevertheless, all of Acadex Network's investors are highly appreciated and esteemed equal.

As seed rounds have formally concluded, the funds raised in this private sale will be injected to accessorize administrative and marketing campaigns leading to the IDO in late Q1 2022. And also mobilize affairs for smart contract audits.

The future is Decentralized Education (DeEd), and it is with excitement Acadex Network journeys to the phase.

About Acadex Network

Acadex Network is the World’s Pioneering Decentralized Education Network, introducing blockchain’s first Proof of Knowledge (PoK) consensus.

Bound to upscale the global education quality and learning systems, by instituting study inclusiveness, subsidized student loans, reward learners, authors, creatives and curb study certificate forgery, blockchain intellectual property copyrighting and authentication using NFT, AR & VR technology.

Stay tuned for more information.

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