Historic Marilyn Monroe Photographs to Be Sold as a Digital NFT Collection in the Metaverse

Historic Marilyn Monroe Photographs to Be Sold as a Digital NFT Collection in the MetaverseHistorically significant release of nearly 100 rarely seen Norma Jeane photographs by legendary photographer Richard C. Miller — exhibited, collected and sold by the Getty Museum, Christie’s and other lauded institutions worldwide — to be sold by category pioneer Phto. as fine art photography NFTs, complete with first-of-its-kind, blockchain-native Certificates of Authenticity.

Historic Marilyn Monroe Photographs to Be Sold as a Digital NFT Collection in the Metaverse
Norma Jeane by Richard C. Miller

Phto. digital collection features 100 photographs & negatives from 1946.

LOS ANGELES – October 12, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

In its most anticipated release to date, Phto. — an NFT Fine Art Photography pioneer and industry leader — announced the “Innovation of Influence,” a curated digital collection paying homage to one of the most photographed women in history: Norma Jeane. This historically significant catalog features imagery captured through the lens of legendary photographer Richard C. Miller — the only photographer to photograph the Hollywood icon from the start of her career as Norma Jeane through the end of her career as legendary actress, singer and socialite Marilyn Monroe. 

This extraordinary release of the Norma Jeane collection by Miller, which has been exhibited, collected, and sold by institutions such as the Getty Museum and Christie’s, features fascinating rare images of the storied starlet that will be sold as digital NFT collectibles for the very first time. 

This iconic and incomparable collection includes both photographs and original negatives in which Miller captures Norma Jeane’s transformation from her early years as a shy and unknown 19-year-old rising talent and Armed Forces pinup to America’s beloved actress, singer, and generational-icon Marilyn Monroe. 

Phto. has licensed nearly 100 of these rare photographs and negatives as Limited Edition and 1-of-1 Fine Art Photography NFTs that come complete with a first-of-its-kind, blockchain-native Certificate of Authenticity. Featuring stunning portraits of the would-be superstar as both an ambitious teenager and a Hollywood powerhouse, this vibrant mid-century digital collection will go live for sale on Friday, Oct. 14, on all reputable digital asset marketplaces at a price of approximately $100 USD each. View a preview of the collection at https://www.phto.io/normajeane.

Included within its limited-edition “Innovation of Influence” release, Phto. will also auction a series of 1-of-1 mixed-media and AI collaborations with five renowned Web3 creatives: Claire Silver, Jeremy Cowart, Sara Baumann (aka Sparky), Jeneva and Amber Vittoria. Each artist will place their signature style on a unique photograph from Miller’s collection, further amplifying and exemplifying the capabilities of fine art photography as a digital asset. 

“We are grateful for the opportunity to honor Norma Jeane and Richard C. Miller’s legacies while also furthering the standard for digital ownership and provenance within the world of fine art photography,” said Phto. “It has been a privilege to curate the collection, and we’re elated to bring these rare, historic photographs to an audience of fine art enthusiasts and digital collectors around the globe.” 

To learn more about the Phto. “Innovation of Influence” collection and others, or to submit photography for licensing consideration, visit Phto.io

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Renew Missouri Homes Launches to Increase the State’s High-Performing Homes

Renew Missouri Homes Launches to Increase the State’s High-Performing Homes

Renew Missouri Homes Launches to Increase the State’s High-Performing Homes
Introducing Renew Missouri Homes

The Renew Missouri Homes program advances the high-performing homes industry within Missouri, both empowering industry professionals and giving homeowners the certifications they need to validate their home’s increased value.

COLUMBIA, Mo. – October 12, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Renew Missourithe Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy, and Pearl Certification are excited to announce the official launch of the Renew Missouri Homes program.

Renew Missouri Homes, a public-private partnership between Renew Missouri, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy, and Pearl Certification, will help ensure that energy-efficient, high-performing homes in Missouri are properly valued when they are sold.

The program makes a home’s high-performing features — like renewables, insulation, efficient heating and cooling systems — visible and engaging to homebuyers through the state’s Missouri Home Energy Certificate, supported by Pearl Certification. The result is that these homes will sell for higher prices — creating a powerful incentive for other Missouri homeowners to improve the performance of their homes by adding energy-efficient features and renewables. 

Homes certified through the Renew Missouri Homes program can also be listed on the Green Building Registry, a national registry for high-performing homes, through a partnership with Earth Advantage.

“The Renew Missouri Homes program is a vital extension of the great work the DNR Division of Energy is doing throughout the state,” said Andy Popp, manager of the Missouri State Energy Program. “This program provides an easy-to-use framework for Missourians to create more comfortable, efficient, and sustainable homes that benefit the entire state.”  

With the launch of Renew Missouri Homes, powered by Pearl, on Oct. 1, 2022, Missouri homeowners now have access to a free homeowner portal called Green Door to build custom plans that organize and track home energy upgrades, schedule regular home maintenance reminders, and connect with vetted contractors to perform energy upgrades. Qualified builders, home improvement contractors, appraisers, and real estate agents who earn admittance into the network gain access to Renew Missouri Homes’ dedicated business development team, committed to helping them grow their businesses through supporting the high-performing home market. Industry professionals can apply to join the Renew Missouri Homes Network on the program’s website. https://renewmohomes.com/

James Owners, Renew Missouri’s executive director, said, “Renew Missouri knows that energy efficiency is the cornerstone of realizing a clean energy future. The Renew Missouri Homes program will be a driving force in making Missouri homes more efficient, save homeowners on their utility bills, and drive energy-efficiency investments across the state. We are honored and proud to have our namesake represent the program as we firmly believe in bringing energy efficiency to all Missourians.”

“Missouri is truly leading the country by launching the Renew Missouri Homes program,” said Robin LeBaron, co-founder and president of Pearl Certification. “We applaud and are thrilled to support the commitment to transforming Missouri communities for generations.”

“Through this groundbreaking program, homeowners will get the tools and resources they need to create homes that are more comfortable, healthy, and sustainable by connecting with our vetted network professionals, who understand how to build, improve, appraise, and sell high-performing homes,” said Cynthia Adams, Pearl’s co-founder and CEO.

Missouri homeowners and industry professionals interested in learning more about Renew Missouri Homes, powered by Pearl, should visit https://renewmohomes.com/ or email [email protected]

About Renew Missouri: Renew Missouri, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, advocates for clean energy policies that will benefit all Missourians. In support of renewable and energy-efficiency interests, the organization presents to the Public Service Commission, the Missouri Legislature, and county and city offices to advance energy policy and legislation. www.renewmo.org

About The Division of Energy: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy is focused on affordable and reliable energy generated in the state of Missouri. The division assists, educates, and encourages Missourians to advance the efficient use of diverse energy resources to drive economic growth, provide for a healthier environment and achieve greater energy security for future generations. https://dnr.mo.gov/about-us/division-energy 

About Pearl: Pearl Certification is the gold standard in high-performing home certifications, bringing visibility to the valuable features that make them healthy, safe, comfortable, and energy- and water-efficient. Pearl is the only national sponsor of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program and is a partner with the National Association of REALTORS® Green Resource Council. Pearl has certified and provided appraisal addenda on over 100,000 homes in 44 states and Washington, D.C. Pearl Certified homes sell on average for 5.5% more than comparable homes, according to independent appraiser studies. https://pearlcertification.com/ 

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Kat Cahill

Marketing Director, Public-Private Partnerships, Pearl Certification

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410.917.8737

James Owen

Executive Director, Renew Missouri

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417.496.1924

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N’Style Atlanta Reveals Its Fashion Pick of the Week: Armenian Fashion Designer Lolarim

N’Style Atlanta Reveals Its Fashion Pick of the Week: Armenian Fashion Designer LolarimLolarim Reveals Engagement to BMG International Rap Star Super Sako

ATLANTA – October 12, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Thirty-two-year-old Armenian fashion designer Lolarim reveals in a Q&A with nstyleatlanta.com that she’s newly engaged to Armenian rap star Super Sako and working on expanding her brand to become a global fashion icon. 

Born in Armenia, Lolarim was raised in Cyprus, an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea south of the Anatolian Peninsula. Lolarim can remember being a young child doodling drawings of girls wearing different clothing, a passion she later developed into a skill, creating a fashion line called LAFRETI. When asked what her goals are for the two-year-old fashion line, Lolarim replied, “I want to take the brand worldwide and make a big impact in the global fashion world.”

In the article, Lolarim also reveals she is newly engaged to BMG’s first Armenian rapper Super Sako.

To read the full article on Lolarim, visit nstyleatlanta.com

Follow Lolarim on Instagram at @lolarim and her fashion line at @lafreti.

About N’Style Atlanta

N’Style Atlanta is the leading local authority for fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment news. Featuring a bold combination of thoughtful commentary from female voices, a sophisticated editorial approach, and in-depth coverage of Atlanta’s social scene, N’Style inspires a fresh take on city living with our show N’Style Atlanta Uncut, currently streaming on the Fox network.

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RiverSpring Living’s Hebrew Home at Riverdale Announces Major Focus on Augmented and Virtual Reality Initiatives to Enhance Quality of Life for Its Residents

RiverSpring Living’s Hebrew Home at Riverdale Announces Major Focus on Augmented and Virtual Reality Initiatives to Enhance Quality of Life for Its Residents

RiverSpring Living’s Hebrew Home at Riverdale Announces Major Focus on Augmented and Virtual Reality Initiatives to Enhance Quality of Life for Its Residents
Hebrew Home at Riverdale Launches Virtual Reality Program

Residents of the Hebrew Home at Riverdale are experiencing the wonder and excitement of virtual reality in a new expansive technology initiative.

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – October 12, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

RiverSpring Living’s Hebrew Home at Riverdale, the iconic Bronx-based long-term care community, announced today a major push into technology with an expansive augmented and virtual reality initiative for its 600+ residents.

Residents of the Hebrew Home at Riverdale are experiencing a new virtual reality program through a partnership with Boston-based Rendever. Rendever, a leading provider of virtual reality services to the healthcare industry, has created a custom VR experience for the Hebrew Home community, transporting older adults around the world.

This VR effort is making the impossible possible. The limitations of age and physical fragility, in addition to the impact of COVID, has reduced and, in many cases, prevented residents of the Hebrew Home from traveling outside of the campus. Virtual reality has opened the doors of possibility to change that. 

This technology is being used in a variety of initiatives:

Globetrotting Near and Far

Residents are being transported to the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China and to the neighborhoods where they grew up. Because of technology, there is no limitation to where and when they can explore.

Attending Family Gatherings … Virtually

The Hebrew Home is equipping family members of its long-term care residents with GoPro cameras to film weddings, graduations, little league games and other important family events and gatherings.  

Footage is uploaded to the VR headsets and shared with residents. Trained therapists work with residents, talking about the meaning of the family event, how they feel, and memories of spending time with them when they were younger.  

Easing the Agitation of Dementia

Preliminary usage of VR at the Hebrew Home indicates that residents suffering from early stages of dementia are engaged and demonstrate increased attention and decreased agitation when using VR headsets that display family or calming images.

Preparing for Home After Rehab

Families of rehab patients are provided GoPro cameras to film each room in the home.  These videos are uploaded to a virtual reality headset so that the patient can virtually walk through each room. Therapists can see the room on an accompanying iPad, helping the patient navigate. If changes need to be made — such as removing rugs to prevent falls, opening more space between a couch and table for a walker or wheelchair to get through, the therapist provides feedback before the patient heads home.

Augmented and virtual reality is creating worlds to see and meet people beyond the Hebrew Home’s Riverdale campus. With this new technology initiative, Hebrew Home residents are just a headset away from endless possibilities.

About RiverSpring Living

RiverSpring Living, backed by over 100 years of top-rated service as the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, provides progressive care to over 18,000 older adults of all faiths through compassionate care and vibrant community engagement, and is guided by Jewish values and a non-profit mission that advocates and celebrates a vision of empowered aging.

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Wendy Steinberg 
718-581-1253 / 347-988-4446

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