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This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum (NBHOF) officially launched BobbleDonald, and we’re confident it’s going to be a lot of fun for people around the world…maybe even the President himself! At www.BobbleDonald.com, visitors simply type a message, pick Donald’s response and share.
For example, a user can type in “Is James Comey Fired?”. They then choose either “Yes”, which makes Donald’s head bobble in the affirmative, or “No” which makes his head bobble from side-to-side. The visitor can then post the generated GIF on Facebook or Twitter or share the unique link.
BobbleDonald was designed and developed for the NBHOF by a talented team of creative people in Milwaukee. The NBHOF is currently in transition from a preview exhibit, when ended in 2016, to a permanent location in downtown Milwaukee. The Hall of Fame and Museum currently has over 7,000 unique bobbleheads, including many of Donald Trump, that will be on display.
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KeyMe Launches in Salt Lake City with Next Generation Key Kiosks
That Copy House & Car Keys in 30 Seconds or Less
Kiosks Revolutionize Costly Locksmith Services by Enabling Customers to Save “Digital Copies” to the Cloud and Copy and Share Home & Vehicle Keys and Fobs
May 2, 2017, New York, NY – KeyMe, the rapidly growing company that is revolutionizing the locksmith industry, today announced that that its key copying kiosks have arrived in Atlanta. The expansion to Atlanta is part of the company’s aggressive national expansion that will see the KeyMe kiosks added to more than 50 locations per week, with plans to have over 2,000 in leading retailers by the end of 2017. KeyMe kiosks can be found in retailers across the U.S. including Rite Aid, 7-Eleven, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Albertsons and Kmart/Sears.
The initial Salt Lake City area locations can be found inside the K-Mart in Murray, UT 4670 S 900 EAST, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84117, in the Bed Bath & Beyond in Midvale UT 7210 S. UNION PARK AVENUE, MIDVALE, UT, 84047 and in the Kmart in Spanish Fork, UT 900 E Expressway Ln, Spanish Fork, UT, 84660. More locations will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Salt Lake City kiosks feature the latest technology, enabling consumers to store and copy virtually any type of house/apartment key, thus helping eliminate costly lockouts and long waits for locksmiths. KeyMe can also store and copy virtually any car key (including transponder and fob keys) and keys for additional vehicles including RVs, mopeds, ATVs, etc. All keys stored at the kiosk can be retrieved and printed via a secure fingerprint scan.
Typical brass keys copied at a kiosk start at $2.99 depending on the key type. Prices start at $19.99 for non-transponder car keys and range from $69.99 - $89.99 for “fob” and transponder keys. Typically, KeyMe is less than half the price of car dealerships. KeyMe also offers custom designed keys (movie characters, bottle opener, etc.) at a slightly higher price. Users of the KeyMe app can order additional keys including ones featuring the logos of the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons.
“KeyMe’s expansion to Salt Lake City demonstrates the enormous consumer and retail demand for our kiosks. Adding this top market to our network is an important step towards becoming the national leader in the locksmith industry,” said Greg Marsh, CEO of KeyMe. “To date, we have saved our customers millions of dollars in emergency lockout and car dealership fees. We are excited to share our cutting-edge technology with Salt Lake City’s vibrant community, that is already home to some of the coolest tech startups in the country.”
How it Works:
The KeyMe kiosks copy hundreds of key types right on the spot. They enable consumers to securely store digital copies of their keys so that if they ever get locked out or lose their keys, they can make a spare key right at the kiosk, saving hundreds of dollars that would ordinarily be spent on an emergency locksmith. Customers can use KeyMe’s free iOS and Android apps to save their keys in the cloud, creating a seamless multi-platform experience. Key storage is completely free and users can save and store as many keys as they like.
Once a key is successfully scanned and stored, users can easily share their keys with family or friends via SMS or email, using the kiosk or mobile app. Customers simply access their “digital keychain” and tap the “share” button. They will be prompted to submit the recipient’s email address or telephone number and KeyMe will send an email confirmation upon sharing, and another email when the recipient has accepted the key.
Automotive Support:
The KeyMe kiosk is the first and only kiosk with the ability to support approximately 85% of all automotive keys on the market, including modern “fob” automotive keys. Consumers have historically paid premium prices at their local dealership--often hundreds of dollars--despite the fact that most automotive key blanks cost a fraction of that. This technology enables KeyMe to scan car keys at the kiosk, read the transponder, and ship a fully programmed copy with a shipment tracking code to the customer’s door in under two days. KeyMe can also replicate keys for watercraft, recreational, and commercial vehicles.
Accurate and Secure:
In addition to convenience, KeyMe’s advanced robotics and artificial intelligence technology produces key copies that are more accurate than the originals. Traditional key duplication services trace-cut keys, resulting in 15-20 percent error rates. Customers can also use KeyMe’s free, downloadable mobile app to safely scan and save a digital copy from anywhere, and either mail order copies to their door or print a copy at any KeyMe kiosk.
KeyMe has introduced unprecedented security and control into key duplication and lockouts-- services historically fraught with scams and unscrupulous emergency locksmiths. KeyMe provides accountability across the entire customer experience. For every key made, there exists a detailed transaction history, financial paper trail and fingerprint encryption at login. KeyMe provides a “closed loop” security trail with its technology.
A full list of kiosk locations can be seen at www.key.me/kiosks
The company has secured $70M in total funding, including a $25M round of funding led by Benefit Street Partners (“BSP”), an affiliate of Providence Equity Partners. This follows a $15M Series C round of funding in September 2016 led by QuestMark Partners and a $20M Series B round of funding in December 2015 led by Comcast Ventures.
About KeyMe
KeyMe is fundamentally transforming how people access and manage their keys, providing a safe and convenient way to copy and share keys and solve frustrating lockouts. The company has smart kiosks in major retailers that can copy keys in under 30 seconds, as well as a mobile application that enables customers to safely scan and save a digital copy of their key and order copies shipped to their door. KeyMe was founded in 2012 by Greg Marsh, and is funded by 7-Eleven Ventures, Battery Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Providence Equity Partners, the Polsky Family Office, QuestMark Partners, Ravin Gandhi, and White Star Capital, among others.
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DENVER—Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke wrapped up a four day tour of Utah, where he visited Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The secretary’s visit was billed as a “listening tour” to hear from locals, but he did not hold a single public meeting, spent nearly the entire trip alongside national monument opponents, and failed to meet with key tribal leaders who have worked to protect threatened cultural sites as a national monument.
As the much-anticipated visit comes to a close, the Center for Western Priorities issued the following statement from Deputy Director Greg Zimmerman:
“It was amateur hour in Utah this week. Secretary Zinke’s one-sided listening tour amounted to little more than a series of staged photo ops with national monument opponents, while the loud pleas from the local monument supporters fell on deaf ears.
“Several times during his visit, Secretary Zinke indicated his mind is already made up— he wants to eliminate or shrink Bears Ears National Monument. Any action to undermine the Bears Ears, or any monument, will leave a dark stain on Secretary Zinke’s tenure at the Interior Department.”
During his trip, Secretary Zinke stood by as Senator Orrin Hatch insulted Native American tribes, then wagged his finger at a Native American monument supporter who asked why he refused to spend more than an hour listening to the tribes that originated the proposal for Bears Ears National Monument. The next day, Secretary Zinke borrowed a horse from San Juan County Commissioner Bruce Adams, who claimed “no one really settled here” before his white ancestors arrived in Utah.
Although Secretary Zinke claimed the outcome of his “review” is not preordained, his actions and words in Utah indicate otherwise. He told the Deseret News, “Bears Ears is a little large to me,” and during a press gaggle, said Bears Ears will “be public land after the monument.”
For more information, visit westernpriorities.org. To speak with an expert on public lands, contact Aaron Weiss at 720-279-0019 or aaron@westernpriorities.org.
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Point of the Mountain Development Commission
Presents Phase One Research Findings
SALT LAKE CITY (May 10, 2017) — The Utah Legislature’s Point of the Mountain Development Commission today released the Point of the Mountain Phase One Report prepared by Envision Utah. In a presentation to the commission at the Utah State Capitol, Envision Utah reported the findings following months of research and public outreach.
“Research is critical to the Point of the Mountain undertaking,” said Co-Chair Rep. Lowry Snow. “It is important to have input from the public, key stakeholders, employers and residents impacted by our effort. We are grateful to Envision Utah for their work and to the many Utahns who have weighed in so far, and look forward to incorporating the feedback we’ve received in the next phase.”
The key findings include ideas and comments from thousands of Utahns on concepts, goals and issues that need to be addressed in the consideration of the Point of the Mountain area. The report focused on economic growth and quality of life.
For example, transportation was mentioned by both public residents and stakeholders as a significant concern four to five times more often than anything else. Education, a national research facility, and strategic infrastructure planning also ranked high for the economic success of the Point of the Mountain. Many Utahns also rated recreation, greenspace, walkable communities and reduced air pollution as important considerations or outcomes.
“We are pleased with the response we’ve received through our online surveys and public workshops,” said Robert Grow, chief executive officer of Envision Utah. “We know Utah residents care about their communities. They want continued growth of the economy, access to outdoor recreation and short commutes. We will take that to heart in our planning and proposals moving forward.”
Envision Utah’s presentation marks the completion of one of three phases in the commission’s objectives. In addition to public outreach, phase one also included identifying best practices and examining similar projects in other locations and relevant demographics, employment, real estate and infrastructure data. The second phase includes collaborative planning and the creation of growth scenarios that will be presented for public and stakeholder feedback later this year. Phase three will include the exploration of financial options and resources for implementing a publicly supported vision for the area.
The Point of the Mountain Development Commission was created during the 2016 Legislative Session by H.B. 318. The commission is a unique entity comprised of local officials, private sector representatives, and state officials from both the legislative and executive branches. It is tasked with providing recommendations on infrastructure planning and financing tools to develop the area joining Salt Lake and Utah Counties.
To access Envision Utah’s complete report, visit PointoftheMountainFuture.org.
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