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Pets May Be Best to Help Singles Mingle on Valentine’s Day: Fun Tips from Wondercide

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Having a pet helps people connect. Women are more likely to swipe right on dating profiles that have dogs in them, pets can help warm up a conversation and more dog owners are considering taking dogs with them on dates.

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ahhhh. There’s love in the air with hearts and red roses everywhere, just in time for St. Valentine’s Day on February 14. It’s the day to recognize those we love and join almost 50 percent of people worldwide who plan to celebrate this year.1 But making a love match might not be so easy for everyone.

“The love we have for our pets and the unconditional love we get from them is profound,” says Wondercide CEO Brad Locke, “Wondercide was founded with one woman’s fierce love for her dog, Luna, so we’re all about this holiday that celebrates the bonds we share and the care we give to each other.”

Almost half of American singles say dating is harder now than it was 10 years ago. Dating sites and apps have made dating easier for them.4 So, when it comes to attracting a romantic match via an app or anywhere else, are there things that can make singles more likely to mingle?

The short answer is yes. Have a pet. According to a recent survey2 nearly 2/3 of women (71 percent) admitted that men with dogs in their dating profiles would be a better match and almost half (48 percent) of women said they would swipe right on men with cats. Having a pet suggests positive character traits like stability, authenticity and the ability to care for others.

“The love we have for our pets and the unconditional love we get from them is profound,” says Wondercide CEO Brad Locke, “Wondercide was founded with one woman’s fierce love for her dog, Luna, so we’re all about this holiday that celebrates the bonds we share and the care we give to each other.”

Valentine’s Day by the numbers for pet lovers:

Move over Fabio and make room for Fido as pet parents are expected to spend a record $2.14 Billion on gifts for pets this Valentine’s Day3.

With a peak in inflation, 7 in 10 people are looking for dates that are less expensive4. A hike, walk or trip to the park are inexpensive ways to get to know others without breaking the bank and are fido-friendly.

Dog dates are in for Valentine’s Day. For those who plan to go out on February 14, 25 percent of them are taking their dog with them.

Doggie date night:
Plan ahead for a pup party. Arrange a date for a local meet-up at a dog park or home for friends and/or kids on Valentine’s Day. Bake cookies, make homemade cards and play fun games. Many people are choosing to take pets on dates because dogs can help break the ice and create conversation to eliminate awkwardness. When introducing pets for the first time, be sure to introduce them at their own pace so they can get used to each other.

Send a bow wow. Feeling shy? Send an invitation from your pet to your crush’s pet. This can take the pressure off and invite more creative banter for fun.

Paws for a screen date. Not ready for an in-person date yet? Schedule a virtual date with a pet-meet on screen. Have a glass of wine or coffee online and chat with no strings attached.

Pass the sniff test. Get pets ready for mingling. Make sure pets are groomed and washed with Wondercide peppermint Flea & Tick Shampoo so they’re clean and smell good. After bathing, Skin Tonic can help soothe Sparky’s skin. Be sure to finish with a spritz of a fresh-scented flea-and-tick spray to ward off any uninvited guests. This one is made with essential oils and available in four fresh scents.

Dress to impress. Add a fresh peppermint dog collar that does double duty as an added layer of protection against ticks and fleas. Then, top off the look with a cute, themed bandana.

Primp my ride. Nothing is more impressive to a date than showing them you took the time to plan. Clean the car inside and out. Set up fluffy blankets and pet beds for the pooch partners in the backseat.

Make an impression. Turn on the charm. Start with a big hello and a smile. Bring the date flowers and the doggie can bring their date a gift too.

Leave loving memories. Good scents just make sense. Surprisingly, emotions don’t come from what we see or hear but by what we smell. Almost 75% of our daily emotions are evoked by scent5. And scents remain with us longer. People recall scents with 65 percent accuracy after a year. While images aren’t remembered as well with a 50% accuracy rate after only 3 months6. No one likes a stinky dog smell. That’s why Wondercide sprays come in four fresh scents from natural essential oils: peppermint, cedarwood, lemongrass and rosemary. Available for pets and home.

These essential oils were rated among the top 15 by Insider Monkey, not only for how good they smell, but for their “super powers.” Here’s cheers to celebrating, finding and sharing the love this season.

About Wondercide
As seen on Shark Tank, Wondercide is an Austin-based company that has protected 3 million families from bugs since 2009, and the ticker is still running! The company provides plant-powered, lab-proven solutions for those looking for alternatives to conventional pest control products and services. Wondercide’s pest protection lineup is safe around the whole family when used as directed and meets the same effectiveness standards required for conventional products, harnessing the power of nature to do the job.

As a Green America Gold Certified business for high standards in social and environmental impact, the company is woman-founded and driven by love to help you Protect Your Pack® – pets, family, homes, indoors and outdoors, and everything in between.

Products are available at Wondercide.com, Amazon, Chewy, and at select independen t and national retailers in the USA, including PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus, and Petco.com. Affiliate available through Amazon and for Wondercide.com through Awin, TikTok, and Aspire.

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RaaWee K12 Solutions Unveils RaaWee K12 Attendance+ NEXT: A Game-Changer in Combatting Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy

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PLANO, Texas, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RaaWee K12 Solutions , the premier company dedicated to addressing the challenges of chronic absenteeism and truancy for over a decade, proudly announces the launch of its newest version, RaaWee K12 Attendance+ NEXT. This innovative solution is designed for school districts across the United States, offering enhanced tools to improve student attendance and foster educational success.

RaaWee K12 Attendance+ NEXT features a suite of powerful capabilities, including foolproof tracking, simplified outreach, timely two-way communication, barrier-solving collaboration, streamlined document preparation, robust data analysis, and centralized storage tools. These advancements empower education leaders to implement effective strategies that result in significant improvements in student attendance.

The latest version offers a cleaner, more user-friendly interface, faster processing speeds, and enhanced intervention and reporting tools, surpassing its already successful predecessor. RaaWee K12 Attendance+ NEXT is now the leading solution for districts with 8,000 students or more, setting a new standard for attendance management in education.

Key upgrades include:

Enhanced Converse Module: This expansion allows for two-way communication with families and features automatic translation to and from hundreds of languages, ensuring effective communication with diverse communities.Dashboard 3.0: The third generation of the most utilized Attendance Intelligence Reporting Dashboard in education solutions, providing deeper insights and analytics to inform decision-making.

RaaWee K12 Attendance+ NEXT is launching with two Texas school districts already reaping the benefits of this cutting-edge product. RaaWee K12 Solutions is excited to welcome Forney Independent School District (ISD) as a new partner, alongside Eagle Pass Independent School District (ISD), a long-time partner now utilizing the latest features to enhance their attendance efforts.

“Our partnership with RaaWee has provided our staff with innovative tools to improve attendance. The system is user-friendly and their Team is always quick to respond to any questions or concerns,” notes David Camarillo, Executive Director for Instruction at Eagle Pass ISD in Eagle Pass, TX.

RaaWee K12 Attendance+ Essential, with the latest upgrades for a better understanding of the causes of absenteeism, will continue to be a powerful and affordable solution for districts or single school sites serving fewer than 8,000 students. This will ensure that all educational institutions, regardless of size, have access to effective tools for improving attendance.

“With the launch of RaaWee K12 Attendance+ NEXT, we are taking significant strides in our commitment to combat chronic absenteeism and truancy,” said Saleem Qazi, CEO, RaaWee K12 Solutions. “Our enhanced features and user-friendly design empower districts to create a positive impact on student attendance and overall educational outcomes.”

RaaWee K12 Solutions, solely focused on the challenges of Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy for more than 10 years, provides RaaWee K12 Attendance+ to educational institutions and their leaders for foolproof tracking, simplified outreach, timely 2-way communication, barrier-solving collaboration, simplified document preparation, powerful data analysis, and centralized storage tools that result in successful Student Attendance Improvement. Visit www.RaaWeeK12.com for more information on these powerful solutions.

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Semtech Corporation (SMTC) Investors Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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BENSALEM, Pa., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Semtech Corporation (“Semtech” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SMTC).

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN SEMTECH CORPORATION (SMTC), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH BEFORE APRIL 22, 2025 (LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by email at howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed alleges that, between August 27, 2024 and February 7, 2025, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that its CopperEdge products did not meet the needs of its server rack customer or end users; (2) that, as a result, the CopperEdge products required certain rack architecture changes; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company’s sales of CopperEdge products would not ramp-up during fiscal 2026; (4) that, as a result, sales of CopperEdge products would be lower-than-expected; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:
If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact:
Howard G. Smith, Esq.,
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith,
3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112,
Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020,
Call us at: (215) 638-4847
Email us at: howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com,
Visit our website at: www.howardsmithlaw.com.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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Clear Harbor Launches Specialized Brand-Centric Outsourcing for Healthcare

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New BPO Solution Delivers White-Glove, Effortless Patient Experiences for Clinics, Hospitals, and Health Systems to Reduce Costs While Enhancing Brand Reputation

ALPHARETTA, Ga.  , March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Clear Harbor, a leader in brand-centric outsourcing, today announced the launch of its new Healthcare Outsourcing Solution, designed to deliver high-touch, empathetic patient experiences for clinics, hospitals, and health systems. By merging advanced agent development techniques with a deep understanding of healthcare industry requirements, Clear Harbor’s latest offering provides a white-glove approach that not only protects but also enhances a healthcare organization’s reputation and patient satisfaction.

Elevate patient satisfaction through white-glove service that reduces patient effort, fostering trust and positive word-of-mouth.

“Our specialized healthcare-focused solution is rooted in the principle that every patient interaction is a vital extension of the provider’s brand,” said Grey Wood, Chief Executive Officer of Clear Harbor. “We’ve taken our proven model for brand-centric outsourcing and tailored it to address the unique sensitivities of the healthcare sector. This ensures that patients receive the empathy, clarity, and guidance they need—while providers maintain the highest standards of trust and loyalty.”

Addressing Critical Patient Experience Needs

The healthcare industry has faced growing challenges, including higher patient expectations, the rapid adoption of telehealth, and the demand for more personalized interactions. Clear Harbor’s Healthcare Outsourcing Solution addresses these issues by offering:

Brand-Centric Engagement: Every patient communication—whether a phone call or chat—reflects the healthcare organization’s values and commitment to white-glove, effortless patient interaction. Agents are trained to uphold the brand’s tone, empathy standards, and messaging consistency.Nearshore Excellence: By strategically locating contact centers in nearshore regions with native English-speaking professionals, Clear Harbor offers culturally aligned, high-quality patient interactions that minimize communication barriers and deliver cost advantages.Specialized Agent Development: Clear Harbor’s training program, grounded in adult learning science and healthcare compliance, ensures that agents can handle sensitive patient inquiries. The program emphasizes C.L.E.A.R. (Care, Listen, Empathize, Act, Reflect) values, adapted to the healthcare context to deliver compassionate, accurate, and efficient support.Compliance & Security: The solution adheres to healthcare regulations and data security standards, including HIPAA. Robust protocols are in place to safeguard patient information and maintain strict confidentiality throughout every touchpoint.

A Proven Approach for Clinics, Hospitals, and Health Systems

Clear Harbor’s history of partnering with healthcare organizations has shaped the new solution’s core components. From scheduling appointments for community clinics to handling complex inquiries for large hospital networks, Clear Harbor has consistently demonstrated its capacity to:

Elevate Patient Satisfaction: Through white-glove service that reduces patient effort, fostering trust and positive word-of-mouth.Reduce Operational Costs: By optimizing staffing, training, and workflows, resulting in a lower total cost without compromising on quality.Strengthen Brand Reputation: By acting as an extension of the provider’s brand, ensuring consistent messaging and empathetic care at every patient interaction.

Why Brand-Centric Outsourcing Matters in Healthcare

Patient loyalty and healthcare brand reputation are closely tied to the quality of each interaction, especially when patients are navigating sensitive health issues. Traditional BPO models may fail to meet the emotional and informational needs unique to patient care. Clear Harbor’s brand-centric approach is different: it’s specifically engineered to protect and strengthen a healthcare provider’s brand, combining human empathy with precise, compliant service.

“In healthcare, patient experience can significantly impact both clinical outcomes and organizational success,” added Wood. “We believe that our brand-centric philosophy—focused on empathetic engagement, skillful problem-solving, and continuous improvement—uniquely positions us to help providers build lasting patient relationships.”

About Clear Harbor

Clear Harbor is a premier provider of brand-centric outsourcing, specializing in white-glove experiences that protect and elevate brand equity. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Clear Harbor operates strategically located nearshore centers staffed by native English-speaking agents. By integrating rigorous Learning & Development with a C.L.E.A.R. (Care, Listen, Empathize, Act, Reflect) mission, Clear Harbor delivers consistent, high-quality interactions that reinforce its clients’ values—lowering total costs without sacrificing trust or loyalty. With its new Healthcare Outsourcing Solution, Clear Harbor extends this proven model to clinics, hospitals, and health systems, ensuring every patient encounter meets the highest standards of empathy, compliance, and brand alignment.

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