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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global healthy-aging haircare, skincare and wellness innovator, MONAT Global Corp (MONAT), received two silver awards at the 2020 Best in Biz Awards for Executive of the Year and Best New Product of the Year Consumer. The Best in Biz Awards 2020 International is the only independent global business awards program judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications from around the world.

Im thrilled to be recognized as an Executive of the Year by the Best in Biz Awards, said Ray Urdaneta, Co-Founder and CEO, MONAT Global. It is an honor to be included among incredible leaders from all industries and regions worldwide, and its great to see our skincare line recognized as a Best New Product of the Year.

MONAT experienced remarkable milestones in 2019, including the introduction of MONAT Skincare, an eight-piece, clinically proven luxury collection. Over the last year, the skincare line has expanded to include a total of 13 products. MONAT also expanded into two new international markets: Ireland and Poland. The Miami-based global brand attributes its rapid growth to the companys effective products, its VIP (loyal) customers, and its independent sales force, known as Market Partners.

Last year was big for MONAT in many ways, especially with our skincare launch, said Stuart MacMillan, President, MONAT Global. MONAT has achieved incredible success over the last six years, and we are proud to be recognized this year by the Best in Biz Awards.

For a full list of gold, silver and bronze winners in Best in Biz Awards 2020 International, visit the online list.

Follow MONAT on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube. Additional information about the company can be found at its website, http://www.monatglobal.com.

About MONAT Global

MONAT Global is an international healthy aging haircare, skincare and wellness brand founded to help people everywhere enjoy beautiful, healthy, fulfilling lives through exceptional, naturally based products; a fun and rewarding business opportunity; and a culture of family, service, and gratitude. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, MONAT provides groundbreaking opportunities through a novel Social Marketing approach to Direct Sales. MONAT's product development is led by Chief Science Officer Alan J. Meyers and supported by a Scientific Advisory Board comprised of eminent professionals in medicine, cosmetics, haircare, science and health. MONAT offers a unique and exciting business model and one of the most generous compensation plans in the U.S., Canadian, U.K., Irish and Polish markets.

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About Best in Biz Awards

Since 2011, Best in Biz Awards has made its mark as the only independent business awards program judged each year by a whos who of prominent reporters and editors from top-tier publications from North America and around the world. Best in Biz Awards honors are conferred in two separate programs: North America and International, and in more than 80 categories, including company, team, executive, product, and CSR, media, PR and other categories. For more information about the International program, see: http://intl.bestinbizawards.com.

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Consumer voice is a key for marketers not only in the digital space but offline, as well. The problem is that many marketers aren't providing the type of environment where consumers feel they either want to share their opinions or that sharing their opinions will result in any kind of change. This, says one digital expert, has to change for marketers to flourish in a post-pandemic world.

"According to our Summer 2020 Consumer Voice Survey, consumer desire to have their voices heard has remained significantly high from pre to mid-pandemic. Interestingly, it was highest (90%) toward the beginning of social distancing orders in February and March. The ability for consumers to choose how and where their data is shared should be default to expressing their opinions and influencing change in global communities," said Arman Petrosian, Co-Founder and CMO, DISQO. "Consumers want to feel heard and want to see real change, but they also want transparency into the process. Creating an open channel of communication where consumers have the option to choose what and how much of their data is shared is not only effective in gaining more reliable feedback, but is also respectful of those who participate."

Since the COVID pandemic shut down many stores Petrosian notes that there is an even wider gap between what brands and merchants know about their shoppers and how consumers actually feel about even their favorite brands. For this reason, he believes businesses and marketers have to increase their data privacy transparency and to begin nurturing a new relationship with their customer base.

"The first step in ensuring the content you offer matches up with consumer interests is through listening. Although simple, this step is one of the most important components of the entire process, and it begins with a genuine curiosity for new perspectives. Ethical practices, transparency, and a fair value exchange should be at the foundation of this step, making consumers feel in control, able to enact real change and truly heard by brands. Step two involves translating this feedback into action. The opinions you collect are only as valuable as the actions you take to improve," said Petrosian.

Even brands that have solid communication with their customer base could stand to take a more critical look at what their consumers want and need.

"There's always room to improve our relationship and communication with consumers. By building authentic relationships with their client base, being proactive in seeking feedback, and taking the time to truly understand their needs, brands can be in sync with their audiences in a way that's mutually beneficial.Survey Junkie is a 100% opt-in platform that breaks down the options consumers have for sharing their opinion. By giving consumers the choice to share their feedback and incorporating their voice into marketing strategies, brands are able to leverage reliable and accurate information all while improving campaign effectiveness, engagement and user satisfaction for the long-term," said Petrosian.

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President Donald Trumpis taking his campaign and the coronavirus to the Florida city where in 2012 the shooting of Trayvon Martin made headlines.

Trumps campaign Friday said the president will appear at 7 p.m. at Orlando Sanford International Airport.

The event will come 10 days after his originally scheduled rally was canceled because he and First Lady Melania Trump received a diagnosis of COVID-19.

The rally will come a little more than three weeks before the Nov. 3 election, with Trump widely viewed as needing to win Florida if he is going to win re-election.

The location is intended to signal Trumps most controversial supporters in the white supremacy movement as well as the one Hispanic group that Trump is doing well with: Cuban-Americans.

George Zimmerman, a 28-year-old man of mixed race, followed, provoked a physical altercation with and then fatally shot Martin, an unarmed 17-year-old African-American high school student whose father lived in the neighborhood.

Zimmerman was told to stop following Martin when he reported his suspicions to the Sanford Police Department but he was not charged at the time.

Police said there was no evidence to refute Zimmermans claim of self-defense, and that Floridas stand your ground law prohibited them from arresting him.

After national media focused on the incident, Zimmerman was eventually charged and tried, but a jury acquitted him of second-degree murder and manslaughter in July 2013.

Following Martins death, rallies, marches and protests were held across the nation.

A petition calling for a full investigation and prosecution of Zimmerman garnered 2.2 million signatures and media coverage surrounding Martins death became the first story of 2012 to be featured more than the presidential race, which was underway at the time.

A task force eventually recommended against repealing the stand-your-ground law, saying that Florida residents had a right to defend themselves with deadly force without a duty to retreat if they feel threatened.

In July 2013, a movement opposing the frequent injustice resulting from the death of African Americans began with the use of the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter on social media after the acquittal of Zimmerman.

Trump comes to Sanford today bringing nothing but reckless behavior, divisive rhetoric, and fear mongering, said Vice President Joe Biden. But, equally dangerous is what he fails to bring: no plan to get this virus that has taken the lives of over 15,000 Floridians under control, no plan to protect Floridians health care amid his attacks against the ACA, and certainly no plan to mitigate the economic impact the pandemic is having on families across Central Florida.

Trump has been criticized for downplaying the dangers of COVID-19, including taking his mask off after arriving back at the White House to film a campaign ad and working at the Oval Office during the week despite still being infectious.

Thousands of workers across this state were required by their employers, rightfully so, to show a COVID negative test before they return to work, said Florida state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith. Why? Because we dont want to spread a deadly virus that will get people killed. And Donald Trump wont show us that hes COVID negative?

At least 29 people connected with the White House have been infected, including White Huse staff, journalists, housekeeping staff and debate preparation partners.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people with COVID-19 refrain from being around others for 10 days after symptoms first appear, including 24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.

Critics have also rebuked Trump for holding large, sometimes indoor rallies amid the pandemic, including an event in Tulsa in June that local health officials said contributed to a spike in coronavirus cases.

At least nine cases have been linked to a Minnesota rally from mid-September, including two hospitalizations and one in intensive care.

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Orlando, agreed, saying Hispanic support for Trump particularly among Puerto Ricans is abysmal, and any claim by the Trump campaign to the contrary is simply untrue.

They have to be kidding themselves, said Soto, who is Puerto Rican. Trump failed our island in ways that have left an indelible scar on the souls of Puerto Ricans. He also opposes statehood, while Biden supports statehood.

Every other nation has shown they were able to handle it better than the U.S., said Cecelia Gonzalez, a 21-year-old woman whose family moved to Florida from Venezuela. The U.S. has the best resources for health and economy and we have the highest mortality rate. As an immigrant, I feel devastated.

She said Trumps lack of concern for the physical and economic health of the country mirrors his lack of concern for the environment another important issue for Hispanics, she said.

I want a sustainable planet where I can breathe and drink the water and go for a walk, she said. The way president Trump is handling it, I dont think Im going to have a sustainable planet where I can raise my kids.

Patty Mahany, one of the citys commissioners who became well known for vocally defending the citys police chief when it came to the controversial handling of Martins case and a 2016 Trump voter, said she planned to vote for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

It could be absolutely fine, nothing could happen, Mahany said of the rallys likely crowd. Or it could end up a superspreading event.

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"I don't understand at all why they would be knocking on her door unless it was a mistake," Kenneth Walker said during his interview the night of the shooting.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Nearly five months ago, the commonwealth's attorney Tom Wine, dismissed charges of attempted murder of a police office without prejudice against Kenneth Walker. That means Walker could be charged again as more facts are released.

Just a few days ago, LMPD released their public integrity unit's investigation to the night Breonna Taylor was killed. Thousands of pages of documents and hours of video, take us minute by minute through the aftermath of the shooting. But there is still no video evidence of what happened before she was killed.

"I don't understand at all why they would be knocking on her door unless it was a mistake," Kenneth Walker said during his interview the night of the shooting.

Videos like this interview with Walker, are part of the thousands of pages, and hours of videos released. Wine's office says they will not be making any decisions on further charges until they review all of that material, or until the FBI and other federal agencies complete their investigations.

The lengthy report also cites text messages alleging that Walker was trafficking marijuana and prescription medication in the months prior to the shooting.

Walker's attorney Steve Romines sent this statement:

"It is both pathetic and unsurprising as it completely consistent with the coverup that began that night and continues up to today. And it reflects the fact that several months into the investigation of Breonna Taylors death, LMPD is more interested in including unsupported allegations to smear Kenny Walker than it is in actually finding the truth and charging anyone for her murder. The only thing surprising is they did not claim that they confirmed this information with the US postal inspector as well."

Walker recently filed a lawsuit seeking compensation from the city and LMPD, and immunity under Kentucky's stand your ground law. That protects anyone acting in self defense.

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The U.S. militia movement has long been steeped in a peculiar and unquestionably mistaken interpretation of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and civil liberties.

This is true of an armed militia group that calls itself the Wolverine Watchmen, who were involved in the recently revealed plot to overthrow Michigans government and kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

As I wrote in Fracturing the Founding: How the Alt-Right Corrupts the Constitution, published in 2019, the crux of the militia movements devotion to what I have called the alt-right constitution is a toxic mix of constitutional falsehoods and half-truths.

The term militia has many meanings.

The Constitution addresses militias in Article 1, authorizing Congress to provide for organizing, arming and disciplining, the Militia.

But the Constitution makes no provision for private militias, like the far-right Wolverine Watchmen, Proud Boys, Michigan Militia and the Oath Keepers, to name just a few.

Private militias are simply groups of like-minded men members are almost always white males who subscribe to a sometimes confusing set of beliefs about an avaricious federal government that is hostile to white men and white heritage, and the sanctity of the right to bear arms and private property. They believe that government is under the control of Jews, the United Nations, international banking interests, Leftists, Antifa, Black Lives Matter and so on. There is no evidence of this.

On Oct. 8, the FBI arrested six men, five of them from Michigan, and charged them with conspiring to kidnap Whitmer. Shortly thereafter, state authorities charged an additional seven men with, according to the Associated Press, allegedly seeking to storm the Michigan Capitol and seek a "civil war. Included were the founders and several members of the Wolverine Watchmen.

As revealed in the FBI affidavit accompanying the federal charges, the six men charged claimed to be defenders of the Bill of Rights. Indeed, some of the men in April had participated in rallies in Lansing, the state capital, where armed citizens tried to force their way onto the floor of the State House to protest Governor Whitmers pandemic shut-down orders as a violation of the Constitution by a tyrannical government intent upon sacrificing civil liberties in the name of the COVID-19 fight.

According to the FBIs affidavit, the conspirators wanted to create a society that followed the U.S. Bill of Rights and where they could be self-sufficient.

Militia members imagine themselves to be the last true American patriots, the modern defenders of the United States Constitution in general and the Second Amendment in particular.

Hence, the Bill of Rights and especially the Second Amendment, which establishes the right to bear arms figure prominently in the alt-constitution. It is no accident that the initial discussions about overthrowing Michigans so-called tyrannical governor started at a Second Amendment rally in June.

According to most militias, the Second Amendment authorizes their activity and likewise makes them free of legal regulation by the state. In truth, the Second Amendment does nothing to authorize private armed militias. Private armed militias are explicitly illegal in every state.

Additional foundational principles of militia constitutionalism include absolutism. Absolutism, in the militia world, is the idea that fundamental constitutional rights like freedom of speech, the right to bear arms and the right to own property cannot be restricted or regulated by the state without a citizens consent.

The far rights reading of the First and Second Amendments which govern free speech and the right to bear arms, respectively starts from a simple premise: Both amendments are literal and absolute. They believe that the First Amendment allows them to say anything, anytime, anywhere, to anyone, without consequence or reproach by government or even by other citizens who disagree or take offense at their speech.

Similarly, the alt-right gun advocates hold that the Second Amendment protects their God-given right to own a weapon any weapon and that governmental efforts to deny, restrict or even to register their weapons must be unconstitutional. They think the Second Amendment trumps every other provision in the Constitution.

Another key belief among militia members is the principle of constitutional self-help. Thats the belief that citizens, acting on their inherent authority as sovereign free men, are ultimately and finally responsible for enforcing the Constitution as they understand it.

Demonstrating this way of thinking, the men arrested in Michigan discussed taking Gov. Whitmer to a secure location in Wisconsin to stand trial for treason prior to the Nov. 3 election. According to Barry County, Michigan Sheriff Dar Leaf a member of the militia-friendly Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officer Association the men arrested in Michigan were perhaps not trying to kidnap the governor but were instead simply making a citizens arrest.

Leaf, who appeared at a Grand Rapids protest in May of Gov. Whitmers stay-at-home order along with two of the alleged kidnappers, mistakenly believes that local sheriffs are the highest constitutional authority in the United States, invested with the right to determine which laws support and which laws violate the Constitution. The events in Michigan show how dangerous these mistaken understandings of the Constitution can be.

The Wolverine Watchmen are not a Second Amendment militia or constitutional patriots in any sense of the word. If they are guilty of the charges brought against them, then they are terrorists.

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The FBI and Michigan law enforcement shut down the Watchmen before an egregious crime and a terrible human tragedy unfolded. But as I concluded just last year in my book, there is little reason to think the militia movement will subside soon.

Unfortunately, I did not account for the possibility that President Trump would encourage militias to stand back and stand by, which seems likely to encourage and embolden groups that already clearly represent a threat. Expect more Michigans.

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