A new analysis of the 2022 campaign fundraising for WA-District 6 has found that Congressional candidate Rebecca Parson has received the highest number of small individual contributions — defined as under $200 — than both the Democratic incumbent, Rep. Derek Kilmer, and Republican challenger, Elizabeth Kreiselmaier.

The research, which was published by the nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, OpenSecrets, found Parson raised $95,841 in the 2022 election cycle from donations of less than $200. In comparison, the incumbent raised $93,929 and the Republican challenger raised $67,287 during the same timeframe. The average donation for Parson was $22.50, according to fundraising software, ActBlue.

By contrast, the Federal Election Commission found that Political Action Committees funded by the pharmaceutical industry were some of the biggest donors to Kilmer’s campaign, even as the 6th District has the highest rate of opioid over-prescriptions in Washington State, according to reporting from the Peninsula Daily News. Their investigative report found Clallam County was flooded with 37.8 million pain pills (76.6 pills per person per year) — more pills per person than any other county in Washington state.

Parson says these individual donations reflect her broad appeal to constituents, unions and working class families in her District.

“Rep. Kilmer is funded by Political Action Committees who don’t represent our interest,” said Parson. “Personally, I think PAC money from opioid makers is blood money. Killmer has taken thousands of dollars from this industry and I’m calling on him to do the right thing and return that money.”

National Media and Social Media Talking about Rebecca Parson

Social media and the national media are already recognizing the grassroots movement taking place in WA-06. Parson has 47.6K followers on Twitter, while Kilmer has 30.9K followers and Kreiselmaier has only 965 followers on Twitter as of June 8th, 2022.

Fox News Prime Time interviewed Parson on May 27th, where she discussed her solutions for the homelessness crisis in her District and across the nation. A week later, Newsmax interviewed Parson about her $30/hour minimum wage proposal and how a national housing bill could solve the issue.

"You've got companies like BlackRock Investment buying up entire neighborhoods,” Parson told Newsmax. “You have these empty corporate-owned homes. Why don't we use them for what they're intended for, which is housing people? Like veterans and kids who are homeless?"

Local radio in the Seattle/Tacoma area is also talking about Parson and her unconventional campaign. KIRO Newsradio discussed her platform on the Dori Monson Show.

ABOUT REBECCA PARSON

Parson has served as commissioner on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities, and championed for significant tenant protections in Tacoma under the Tacoma Tenants Organizing Committee. She holds a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. If elected, Parson would be the first LGTBQ+ member of the Washington delegation and the first woman to represent this district in the U.S. House.

“We’re always looking for volunteers who want to make our District a better place,” said Parson. “If you’re interested in helping, contact us on our website, or call our office. People just like you have helped make over 900,000 phone calls to potential voters in our District.”

Voters can read more about Parson’s stance on issues by clicking here. 

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After an extensive search, the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation (RSSF) Board of Directors today announced Lana Brandt as the organization’s first Executive Director. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Lana Brandt as our Executive Director effective World Ocean Day (June 8),” said Sandy Stewart, RSSF Board Chair. “Brandt has dedicated her career to ocean conservation and her proven ability to mobilize communities to create meaningful environmental and social change will be integral to continuing Rob’s legacy.” 

“Creating the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation was the commitment of our family and Rob’s many friends and supporters to honour his legacy. Rob would be so proud of this milestone and the projects the Foundation has underway to protect sharks and our oceans,” said Brian Stewart, Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation (RSSF) Board of Directors. The RSSF is committed to protecting sharks and sustaining ocean health through public advocacy and education efforts that spark action around the world. 

“Rob had an incredible gift that captivated people. His heroic storytelling and ability to film rarely seen beauty in our natural world allowed him to capture people’s hearts and inspire change. Like many people in the conservation community, Rob influenced my career, to put it simply,” said Lana Brandt, RSSF Executive Director. “I met Rob shortly after Sharkwater released and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to join efforts with him over the years on sustainability issues including improved seafood labelling and raising awareness around shark fin soup. I am honoured to be chosen for this role and to continue the critical work that Rob Stewart is globally recognized for.” 

Visit RobStewartSharkwaterFoundation.org to get involved today. 

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Nick Voutour, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (902)-809-9030 

The Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation is an environmental non-profit organization, committed to protecting sharks, ecosystems, and our oceans by transforming awareness into action. Founded in honour of continuing Rob Stewart’s legacy, its mission is to create the tools required to engage others in educating communities worldwide. Follow RSSF on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 

Middletown, NY, USA, June 8, 2022 -- A 1971 Chevrolet Impala convertible that had been sitting, undriven, in a heated garage for 30 years sped off for $31,250, and a 1972 Chevrolet Malibu roared away for $6,300 despite having some rust issues in a two-session estate auction conducted on May 21st by EstateOfMind, online and live in the auction gallery located at 195 Derby Road in Middletown.

The ’71 Impala was an estate vehicle, having been purchased by the original owner’s son for his mother in 1970. Since 1992 it has been stored in the family’s basement garage. The car, in fact, was always garaged, and showed just 33,224 miles on the odometer when it was put up for bid. The battery was new, the convertible top worked perfectly and the engine turned over freely.

The ’72 Malibu was a tale of two Chevys. While the car ran fine and boasted many new parts, including tires, brakes, Flowmaster exhaust and matching numbers on its 350 cubic inch engine, it had some shoddy bodywork done in the ‘90s that the new owner will likely need to address. That, combined with the rust, prevented the vehicle from bringing more. It showed 94,132 miles.

Session 1 of the auction, which started at 11 am Eastern time, was dedicated to militaria and firearms. Session 2, immediately following, consisted of items from Tuxedo Park and Hamptonburgh, N.Y.; Oceanside, L.I.; and Warwick, N.Y. More than 650 lots came up for bid in Session 2, encompassing multiple categories. In total, the auction grossed $286,575.

“This auction was an interesting mix of firearms, militaria, Mid-Century Modern, country furnishings and, of course, watches, jewelry and artwork,” said Darrell Dirr, the owner of EstateOfMind. “It was a perfect mix that attracted a lot of attention from different venues.”

Following are additional highlights from the sale, which enjoyed a 98.4 percent sell-through (only 18 lots passed out of the 673 total lots offered). Around 50 people attended in person, while another 2,000 registered to bid online, through LiveAuctioneers.com. There were also 5,200 absentee (or left) bids recorded. All prices are inclusive of a 25 percent buyer’s premium.

A pair of 19th or 20th century Italian Carrara marble guardian angels, 40 inches tall, finished at $6,250; a 19th century fine deep blue ground signed Sarouk rug, pulled from a Tuxedo Park estate, 8 feet 6 inches by 11 inches, realized $5,250; and a pair of Mid-Century Modern leather armchairs by Charles Pollack (Phila., 1930-2013) for Knoll brought $2,000.

A 1945 oil on board painting of a World War II U.S. Navy/Army/Air Force float plane (one of only ten built), with clouds, signed by artist Eric Sloane (N.Y./Conn., 1905-1985), 24 inches by 30 inches, changed hands for $4,625. Also, a rare Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904-1988) cherry and fiber table lamp, 16 inches tall, circa 1940/1950, went to a determined bidder for $2,125.

Estate jewelry was plentiful and featured a circa 1980 18 kt gold leopard brooch signed Asch Grossbardt, made from gold, stone, shell and diamond, weighing 34.8 grams, made $2,000; and a lot of vintage Rolex watches – including an Oyster Perpetual “Golden Egg” Superlative chronometer (1959) and a circa 1959-1960 Bulova gold-plated tank wristwatch sold for $1,750.

An exceptional 19th century Meissen floral porcelain china dinner service commanded $1,875; a 19th or 20th century Shaker (Mount Lebanon, Pa.) child’s rocking chair with the original taped seat and back, signed and stenciled, with mushroom caps, achieved $1,062; and an authentic 1807 manuscript letter request for military leave initialed by Napoleon Bonaparte rose to $2,500.

Unquestionably the surprise lot of the day was an AMPEX 351-2 reel-to-reel tape transport with amplifiers. Entering play with a $400-$600 estimate, it ended up finding a new home for $3,250.

EstateOfMind’s next auction will be a two-session affair slated for Saturday, October 8th, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Watch the website for more details as the auction date draws nearer. To learn more about EstateOfMind and the firm’s calendar of upcoming auctions and other info, please visit www.EstateOfMind.biz.

Montreal, Canada (release-news ) June 8, 2022 - Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, is featuring high-performance MCUs from Infineon in the latest edition of THE EDGE - Consumer Wearables.

Infineon's line of PsoC 6 Microcontrollers enable next-generation intelligent, connected medical, industrial and consumer wearable applications with ultra-low-power consumption, flexible compute capabilities, integrated security, and seamless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE connectivity.

The high-performance family of PSoC 62 MCUs have up to 2MB of flash, enabling wearable devices with a wide range of functions in one low power platform including: sensor fusion for diagnostics, rich graphical display with intuitive UI for users, reliable cloud or mobile app connectivity, and much more. The MCU also has an integrated CAPSENSE capacitive-sensing block to ensure accurate touch and gesture recognition on the wearable device.

PSoC 62 MCUs can be paired with Infineon AIROC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo SoCs such as the ultra-low-power 802.11n + Bluetooth 5.2 CYW43012. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth driver support is fully integrated into the ModusToolbox Software Environment for a seamless compute and connectivity development experience to ensure wearable device developers can focus on product differentiation and bettering the user's experience.

To learn more, visit, https://www.futureelectronics.com/resources/new-featured-products/infineon-psoc-62-mcu-cy8c62x8-cy8c62xa. To see the entire portfolio of Infineon products available through Future Electronics, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.

THE EDGE is the latest e-newsletter from Future Electronics, and is geared toward engineers and buyers looking for new or leading-edge products. THE EDGE comes out twice per month, and each edition features product information, datasheets and videos showcasing the most advanced new technology in a specific area, such as sensing, lighting, or automotive.

Visit www.FutureElectronics.com/subscribe to receive the latest issues of THE EDGE newsletter, and stay up to date with the newest technologies.

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