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Home Kartz offers an extensive range of adorable baby shoes, outdoor gear for kids, baby bath toys, newborn grooming kits, and many more. They are typically clients' ultimate destination for everything related to their precious little ones in the USA. They aim to deliver an outstanding shopping experience while providing a handpicked collection of items tailored to cater to children's unique needs as they grow. Whether one is a loving grandparent, an experienced pro, or a first-time parent, one can rely on the company. The company is committed to ensuring clients get products that provide safety, comfort, and delight to their beloved kids.

Mastercard (NYSEMA) announced today that Susan Muigai will join the company as Chief People Officer, effective April 7, 2025. Michael Fraccaro, the current Chief People Officer, will serve as an advisor until he leaves Mastercard at the end of the year.

Mastercard is connecting people to their passion for music and dance with a new collaboration with global icon and creative visionary Lady Gaga. Together, Mastercard and Gaga’s new campaign celebrates the energy and ambitions of her fans, offering Priceless Experiences that immerse them in the world of MAYHEM, Gaga’s highly anticipated album due March 7. With special access and unforgettable moments, Mastercard is turning fans’ dreams into reality —connecting them to their favorite artist in ways that go beyond the stage.

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSEMA) today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results through an earnings release available on the company’s Investor Relations website at investor.mastercard.com. The earnings release will be furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a Form 8-K and available here.

Matthew Cossolotto, author of the forthcoming book Embrace Your Promise Power, urges millions of people not to give up on their New Year's Resolutions. Instead, he suggests turning resolutions into more powerful and binding New Year's promises. Author of The Joy of Public Speaking, Cossolotto also invites leaders and aspiring leaders to make one specific promise in 2025: Improve your public speaking skills — key for career advancement, leadership enhancement, and personal empowermentCLEVELAND & BRUSSELS - Jan. 4, 2025 - PRLog -- A former NATO speechwriter based in Brussels, Belgium, Matthew Cossolotto is the author of The Joy of Public Speaking and the forthcoming Embrace Your Promise Power with a foreword by Jack Canfield. Borrowing a promise-keeping method used by basketball legend LeBron James, Cossolotto believes James' use of an "I Promise" wristband is a powerful way to prevent millions of people from abandoning their New Year's resolutions on Quitter's Day.Cossolotto's high-level leadership communications career spans the corridors of power and influence on both sides of the Atlantic. He served as a speechwriter for top officials at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, and for the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. He also worked as a legislative assistant for Congressman Leon Panetta. He has coached and penned speeches for many corporate and academic leaders — from the Chancellor of UCLA to CEOs and other senior executives at GTE (now Verizon), AT&T, IBM, Pepsi-Cola, MasterCard, LaFarge, and many more."The second Friday in January is now called Quitter's Day," says Cossolotto, "because that's when about 80% of people have given up on their resolutions. This year, Quitter's Day falls on January 10th. So I offer the following personal empowerment life hack: Turn New Year's resolutions into New Year's promises and adopt LeBron James' method of wearing an "I Promise" wristband as a constant reminder of your promise."An article in Cleveland Magazine (January 2025) describes LeBron James' wristband this way: "LeBron James wears a rubber band on his wrist… the bracelet carries a bold statement: I PROMISE. The message reminds the superstar athlete of his mission — the one that's bigger than his goals on the court. His promise to uplift the community that made him."Here's a link to the full article:https://clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/sports/articles/house-three-thirty-continues-the-lebron-james-family-foundations-promise-to-akronCossolotto comments: "So LeBron James made a bold promise to himself and he wears a rubber band on his wrist to remind him of that promise. In my Personal Empowerment Programs (PEPTalks), I urge participants to wear a rubber band on their wrists as a constant reminder of a goal or a promise. LeBron's wristband technique reinforces the power of this practice."Over the years, Cossolotto has championed the idea that a promise is like a goal or resolution on steroids. Promises come from the heart, he says, whereas goals and resolutions are more cerebral."By making a heartfelt promise to yourself, to a deity, or to someone you care about," asserts Cossolotto, "you have some emotional skin in the game. You feel more accountable. Your integrity is on the line."A Promise to His MotherIn his books and PEPTalks Cossolotto describes a life-changing promise he made: "I made a promise to my mother on her deathbed that I would finish writing a book she had been encouraging me to write and dedicate it to her memory. With tears in her eyes, she said: 'You do that, Matthew. You do that. This makes me very happy.'"Cossolotto knew right away that failure was not an option. "I'm proud to say I kept that promise," continues Cossolotto. "Doing so put me on my current path as a personal empowerment author, speaker, and coach. My mission is to spread the power of making a promise to millions of people around the world."Success Is An Inside JobAs part of his speaking and coaching business, Cossolotto recently launched a new website (www.MatthewCossolotto.com), complete with a demo video and a lineup of Personal Empowerment Programs (PEPTalks). His overriding goal is to help his audiences and clients replace negative, disempowering habits of thought with positive, empowering mindsets. This approach applies to all three "power tools" in his Triad Empowerment System – Habits / Speaking / Promises.The Joy of Public Speaking is the first book in Cossolotto's personal empowerment trilogy. Two additional books are planned for publication in 2025. Harness Your HabitForce highlights the seven habits of FAILURE and SUCCESS. Embrace Your Promise Power features an extensive foreword by Jack Canfield, author of The Success Principles and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series.Cossolotto comments on the power of a promise generally: "Fortunately, the power of a promise is something all people can readily access. They can easily do so by turning goals and resolutions into heartfelt promises. Making a promise is a secret weapon in our personal empowerment arsenal. If people really want to make positive changes in their lives in 2025 and beyond — lose weight, get fit, travel, start a business, find that dream job, learn a foreign language, quit smoking, or write a book — the first step is to make a heartfelt promise. This unleashes an irresistible force that will help them follow through. Remember this: People can change a goal or resolution, but they can only break a promise. And most people are loath to break their promises."The Joy of Public Speaking: Turn Stage Fright Into Stage DelightCossolotto urges leaders and aspiring leaders — whether they are experienced, novice, or terrified speakers — to make a New Year's promise to improve their public speaking skills in 2025. "It's widely understood that effective public speaking skills are key for career advancement and leadership enhancement," says Cossolotto. "It's also a crucial tool for personal empowerment. The single best thing you do to boost your potential for success is to become a more comfortable, compelling, and joyful speaker. That's why I focus on the mindset shifts needed to turn stage fright into stage delight. People who learn to enjoy public speaking tend to be better at it than those who are hampered by anxiety, trepidation, or outright terror."More About Matthew CossolottoAs a guest speaker and workshop leader, Cossolotto has shared his ideas and expertise with a wide range of domestic and international audiences, including corporations, associations, government agencies, conferences, schools, community groups, and nonprofits/NGOs.To book Matthew Cossolotto as a speaker or speech coach, visit www.MatthewCossolotto.com.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSEQBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, has launched the Leap Quantum LaunchPad program to advance quantum computing application deployment. The initiative offers a three-month free trial granting access to D-Wave’s technology, including its Advantage quantum computers and Leap cloud service, along with expert technical guidance.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSEQBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, and the first commercial provider of quantum computers, has completed its $150 million “at-the-market” equity offering program, selling shares at an average price of $6.10, a 3.7% premium over the volume-weighted average price during the sales period. The company currently has approximately $320 million in cash, which it will use for working capital and capital expenditures in support of D-Wave’s ongoing technical development efforts and business operations. CEO Dr. Alan Baratz stated that the company believes that the funds will provide the company with the capital necessary to fully execute its operating plan to sustained profitability and positive cash flow.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSEQBTS) (“D-Wave”) announced that fiscal 2024 bookings will exceed $23 million, an approximately 120% increase from 2023, and fiscal Q4 bookings reached at least $18 million, an approximately 500% rise from $3 million in Q4 2023 bookings. The company also secured its first customer purchase of a D-Wave Advantage annealing quantum computing system, the world’s largest quantum computer with over 5,000 qubits, marking a significant expansion in its revenue model by including on-premise system sales alongside its Leap quantum cloud service. D-Wave ended fiscal 2024 with a record approximately $178 million in cash.

Mastercard has expanded its operations in West Africa with the opening of its first office in Accra, Ghana. This strategic milestone underscores Mastercard’s commitment to supporting the country's growing digital economy by providing innovative financial products and services tailored to the market.

A promise is more powerful than a goal or resolution, asserts Cossolotto, author of the forthcoming book – Embrace Your Promise Power – with a foreword by Jack Canfield. Author of The Joy of Public Speaking, Cossolotto recommends one New Year's promise in particular. He urges experienced, novice, and terrified speakers to make a promise to improve their public speaking skills which Cossolotto believes are key for career advancement, leadership enhancement, and personal empowerment.OBERLIN, Ohio & BRUSSELS - Dec. 29, 2024 - PRLog -- Matthew Cossolotto – author of The Joy of Public Speaking  and the forthcoming Embrace Your Promise Power – offers the following advice for the fast-approaching New Year:"Don't bother making New Year's Resolutions. They simply don't work. Various surveys have shown that most resolutions are abandoned within a few weeks. In fact, the second Friday in January is now called "Quitter's Day" because that's when roughly 80% of people give up on their resolutions. In 2025, Quitter's Day falls on January 10th. So, I offer the following personal empowerment life hack: Turn New Year's resolutions into New Year's promises. Why? Because a promise is more powerful, more binding than either a resolution or a goal."Cossolotto believes that a promise is like a goal or resolution on steroids. It comes from the heart, whereas goals and resolutions are more cerebral. "By making a heartfelt promise to yourself, to a deity, or to someone you care about," asserts Cossolotto, "people some emotional skin in the game. They feel more accountable. Their integrity is on the line."A Promise to His MotherIn his books, workshops, and other Personal Empowerment Programs (PEPTalks), Cossolotto describes a life-changing promise he once made: "I made a promise to my mother on her deathbed that I would finish writing a book she had been encouraging me to write and dedicate it to her memory. With tears in her eyes, she said: 'You do that, Matthew. You do that. This makes me very happy.'"Cossolotto knew right away that failure was not an option, that he had crossed the proverbial Rubicon. There was no turning back or making excuses."I'm proud to say I kept that promise," continues Cossolotto. "Doing so put me on my current path as a personal empowerment author, speaker, and coach. My mission is to spread the power of making a promise to millions of people around the world."Success Is An Inside JobAs part of his speaking and coaching business, Cossolotto recently launched a new website (www.MatthewCossolotto.com), complete with a demo video and a lineup of Personal Empowerment Programs (PEPTalks). His overriding goal is to help his audiences and clients replace negative, disempowering habits of thought with positive, empowering mindsets. This approach applies to all three "power tools" in his Triad Empowerment System – Habits / Speaking / Promises.The Joy of Public Speaking: Turn Stage Fright Into Stage DelightCossolotto urges experienced, novice, and terrified speakers to make a New Year's promise to improve their public speaking skills in 2025. "It's widely understood that effective public speaking skills are key for career advancement and leadership enhancement," says Cossolotto. "It's also a crucial tool for personal empowerment. The single best thing you do to boost your potential for success and personal fulfillment is to become a more comfortable, compelling, and joyful speaker. That's why I focus on the mindset shifts needed to turn stage fright into stage delight. People who learn to enjoy public speaking tend to be better at it than those who are hampered by anxiety, trepidation, or outright terror."The Joy of Public Speaking is the first book in Cossolotto's personal empowerment trilogy. Two additional books are planned for publication in the near future. Harness Your HabitForce highlights the seven habits of FAILURE and SUCCESS. Embrace Your Promise Power features an extensive foreword by Jack Canfield, author of The Success Principles and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series.As Canfield writes in his foreword to Cossolotto's Embrace Your Promise Power: "When Matthew first told me about the heartfelt promise he made to his mother… I was hooked. There was something very attractive, almost magnetic, about this concept. And I say that as somebody who has been intimately involved in the personal development field for many years. I've seen and heard just about everything… With a promise your heart and emotions are fully engaged. Because of this, a promise is what I call a personal empowerment 'twofer.' It combines The Power of Intention with The Law of Attraction."John Assaraf, a best-selling author and renowned personal development expert, agrees with Canfield about the power of a promise.  "There is something uniquely powerful about making a promise that goes beyond traditional goal-setting," Assaraf says. "Setting a promise takes it to a new dimension. We are neurologically wired to keep our promises."Oprah Winfrey's Promise to Nelson MandelaA case in point is the promise Oprah Winfrey made to Nelson Mandela. On a visit to South Africa in 2000, Oprah made a promise to Mandela that she would build an academy for underprivileged girls in South Africa. She pledged to donate $10 million for the project. When it was finally completed in 2007, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls had cost Oprah $40 million. Despite cost overruns and other complications, Oprah was determined to keep her promise. In the middle of the project, she explained to CNN why she didn't abandon the costly project: "I made a promise to Madiba (Mandela's nickname), and I intend to keep it."NATO Members Promise to Defend Each OtherAnother example is the solemn promise described by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on July 9, 2024, at the NATO 75th Anniversary Celebratory Event in Washington, DC:"Seventy-five years ago, in this very room, NATO's founding document, the Washington Treaty, was signed. Our Alliance was created by people who had lived through two devastating world wars. They knew only too well the horror, the suffering, and the terrible human cost of war. They were determined that this should never happen again. So, they founded NATO. With a clear purpose: To preserve peace and safeguard freedom. A solemn promise. An iron-clad commitment to protect each other. One for all, and all for one."Cossolotto comments on the power of a promise generally: "Fortunately, the power of a promise is something all people can readily access. And they can easily do so by turning goals and resolutions into heartfelt promises. Making a promise is a secret weapon in our personal empowerment arsenal. If people really want to make positive changes in their lives in 2025 and beyond – lose weight, get fit, travel, start a business, find that dream job, learn a foreign language, quit smoking, or write a book – the first step is to make a heartfelt promise. This unleashes an irresistible force that will help them follow through. Remember this: People can change a goal or resolution, but they can only break a promise. And most people are loath to break their promises."More About Matthew CossolottoCossolotto's high-level leadership communications career spans the corridors of power and influence on both sides of the Atlantic. He served as a speechwriter for top officials at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, and for the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. He also worked as a legislative assistant for Congressman Leon Panetta. In addition, he has coached and penned speeches for many corporate and academic leaders – from the Chancellor of UCLA to CEOs and other senior executives at GTE (now Verizon), AT&T, IBM, Pepsi-Cola, MasterCard, LaFarge, and many more.As a guest speaker and workshop leader, Cossolotto has shared his ideas and expertise with a wide range of domestic and international audiences, including corporations, associations, government agencies, conferences, schools, community groups, and nonprofits/NGOs.To book Matthew Cossolotto as a speaker or speech coach, visit www.MatthewCossolotto.com.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSEQBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, announced that CEO Dr. Alan Baratz appeared on CNBC’s “The Exchange” on January 8th to address recent comments by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang regarding quantum computing’s readiness.

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSEMA) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 January 2025 - SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, kickstarts the new year by introducing...

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSEQBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leading quantum computing company, announced that it is participating in the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference on Jan. 14, 2025. A fireside chat will feature CEO Dr. Alan Baratz and Needham senior analyst Quinn Bolton discussing D-Wave’s advancements in quantum computing, its leadership in quantum optimization as a key use case, the growing application of its annealing technology in customer production environments, and the intersection of quantum computing and AI.

Supported by a highly skilled R&D team, Nova continues to push the boundaries of innovation. Following the successful launch of the Nova R and Nova Crystal smart rings in July 2024, the team has worked out two original products: the Nova Pay smart ring, offering handy payment capabilities, and the Nova X smart ring, featuring an advanced display for data tracking.

According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse™, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased 3.8% year-over-year from November 1 through December 24. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales, representing all payment types and is not adjusted for inflation.

Mastercard (NYSEMA) today completed its acquisition of Recorded Future.

iQSTEL, Inc. (Symbol: IQST ) is a US-based multinational company in the final stages of the path to becoming listed on Nasdaq. With FY2023 revenues of $144 million and a forecasted $290 million in revenue, alongside positive operating income of seven digits for FY-2024 for their operating subsidiaries, the Company is positioning itself for explosive growth. The iQSTEL, Inc. mission is to serve basic human needs in today's modern world by making essential tools accessible, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, or identity. iQSTEL recognizes that modern human needs such as physiological, safety, relationship, esteem, and self-actualization are marginalized without access to ubiquitous communications, financial freedom, clean, affordable mobility, and information.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSEQBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing, announced that CEO Dr. Alan Baratz recently appeared on Fox Business’ Making Money with Charles Payne, discussing the state of the quantum industry and D-Wave’s advancements in the space.

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSEMA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 76 cents per share, a 15 percent increase over the previous dividend of 66 cents per share. The cash dividend will be paid on February 7, 2025 to holders of record of its Class A common stock and Class B common stock as of January 9, 2025.

D-Wave Quantum (NYSEQBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, announced the successful completion of $175 million in gross proceeds from its $100 million and $75 million “at-the-market” equity offering programs. The $75 million program, initiated on December 9, closed at an average price of $4.8149 per share, with D-Wave stock trading at a Volume Weighted Average Price of $4.6625 over the same period.

OceanPay raised $10 million in a Series B round led by BlackPine, QCP Capital, and Tally Capital. The platform combines traditional payment methods with blockchain technology and offers a social platform with educational resources. Previously, it raised $5 million in Series A. The new funding will support expansion, technology upgrades, and new features.

Mr. Steven Stone and the team at Government Marketplace LLC are thrilled to announce that Blue Point USA LLC has been awarded a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, #47QSMS24D00CE. Congratulations to the entire Blue Point USA LLC team on this significant achievement!ORLANDO, Fla. - Dec. 5, 2024 - PRLog -- Blue Point USA LLC, doing business as Bluepoint Stores, is thrilled to announce the successful award of a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule contract, Contract Number 47QSMS24D00CE. This significant achievement, facilitated by Mr. Steven Stone of Government Marketplace LLC, positions Bluepoint to expand its offerings to federal, state, and local government agencies across the nation.Bluepoint Stores, located in Orlando, Florida, is recognized for its diverse range of high-quality products, including drinkware, winter essentials, and much more. With a commitment to quality, Bluepoint carefully selects products from manufacturers with a proven track record, ensuring the highest level of satisfaction for its customers.Bluepoint Stores Offers Free Worldwide Shipping and Flexible Payment OptionsBluepoint Stores provides complimentary shipping on all products worldwide, with the only exception being priority shipping options. Additionally, customers can take advantage of a variety of payment options, including all major credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, and AMEX), PayPal, and bank transfers.Contact Information for Bluepoint Stores:

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSEQBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, has appointed Sharon Holt to its board of directors. Joining recent board additions John DiLullo and Rohit Ghai, Holt brings extensive experience in semiconductors, embedded technologies, and intellectual property via executive roles held at Rambus Inc., Agilent Technologies, and HP. Currently a principal at Fraser Stuart Ventures, she also serves on the board of Infinera Corp.

Paytend.com, a pioneering digital banking and fintech institution with over 300,000 customers, announce the appointment of Thibault Verbiest as its new Chairman. An esteemed expert in financial technology and regulatory law and World Bank advisor, Mr. Verbiest brings a strategic vision that will help Paytend strengthen its mission to deliver innovative, secure, and eco-friendly digital banking solutions across Europe.