Operation Secure Asset (OSA) today announced a strategic partnership with Arcuri Group LLC, a leading Situational Awareness Training provider. The partnership will allow for further growth in the continued focus to enhance corporate and overall public safety and security in the Gulf Coast Regions of Mississippi and Louisiana.

OSA training and certification courses will officially launch on the OSA Education Hub & Networking Academy, a one-stop learning and growth platform, in January 2020. OSA is continually enhancing its educational offerings and mechanisms for mutual recognition of international career education and certified continued educational credits. This will gradually help the company’s training to be recognized internationally as it integrates with global industry practices.

For citizens to avoid these dangers, it is crucial to have proper situational awareness. This means being aware of our surroundings and identifying potential threats and dangerous situations.

“This is more of a mindset than a skill. Ignorance of potential danger makes it unlikely that you will see the threat. You must recognize that dangerous situations exist, even in the most routine places. This training will help everyone from first responders, nannies, hotel front desk clerks, neighborhood watch and stay-at-home parents. I am excited about the impact a program like this can have,” says Kevin McCumby, Strategic Advisor OSA.

About Operation Secure Asset (OSA)
Operation Secure Asset (OSA) is a boutique security consultancy that provides a wide range of services that are custom fit for your organization’s threat model. OSA specializes in training and asset protection services for corporations, high net worth individuals, family offices, NGOs, celebrities.

About Arcuri Group
ARCURI GROUP LLC is an education management company and the owner and administrator of the Situation Awareness Specialist® professional certificate system and a suite of Professional Standards Training Programs for select clients. Our programs are professionally prepared and delivered with strict confidentiality.

Contact

OSA

840 South Rancho Drive 4-383
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Info@operationsecureasset.com

The Mississippi Gaming Commission has confirmed to that Mississippi casinos will be allowed to reopen at 8am on May 21. Mississippi casinos were closed on March 16 due to the coronavirus.

According to WLOX News, right at the end of Governor Tate Reeves’s daily news conference last week, when asked about the reopening date, the Governor said, “If the gaming commission has released their decision, it is final and official.”

The Mississippi Gaming Commission sent out its official order Friday. The order included the guidelines all casinos must follow to reopen.

Several coast casinos have already been re-configuring their gaming floors, moving slot machines and table games to accommodate social distancing guidelines. Many casinos have also added hand sanitizer stations, plexiglass shields, and disinfecting wipes to casino floors. The Palace Casino announced that it will also suspend gaming every day between 3am and 8am to disinfect the casino.

Several hotels on the gulf coast are already re-opened following new Covid-19 protocols, including Margaritaville Resort and Family Entertainment Center in Biloxi.

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MediaTactix continues to keep a watchful eye on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Follow www.MediaTactix.com for updates on detailed Gulf Coast News and Events. The following is a list of organizations that are supplying meals in South Mississippi during the school and organization closures.

Climb CDC Family Enrichment Center

5001 Old Pass Rd.

Gulfport MS. 39531

Open March 16 – 20 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Emerald Pines

3318 39th Ave.

Gulfport, MS.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Morning Star Baptist Church

2050 Thorton Ave.

Gulfport, MS.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Forest Heights Boys & Girls Club

201 Holly Circle

Gulfport, MS.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Oak Park or Ocean Springs Middle School

Every Tuesday Schools are closed, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sign up is required by March 16 at www.ossdms.org/apps/pages/OSSDHealthAlerts

Distributing food to every school in Ocean Springs district from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Feeding the Gulf Coast

1501 34th Ave.

Gulfport, MS. 39501

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(888) 704-3663

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Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is opening a new location in Walnut, Mississippi. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is an American family-owned chain of more than 500 truck stop and convenience stores in 41 states in the United States. The company is privately owned and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Love’s ranked No. 17 on the 2019 Forbes list of America’s largest private companies. The nation’s industry-leading travel stop network, is now serving customers in Walnut, Mississippi, thanks to the travel stop that opened Thursday. The Walnut store, located off U.S. Highway 72, adds 32 jobs and 58 truck parking spaces to Tippah County. Loves is committed to providing safe, clean and well-maintained stops and stores. Learn more about their Covid-19 updates and changes.

The Walnut, Mississippi store is open 24/7 and offer many amenities, including:

• More than 7,300 square feet.

• Godfather’s Pizza.

• 58 truck parking spaces.

• 55 car parking spaces.

• Two RV parking spaces.

• Five diesel bays.

• Four showers.

• Laundry facilities.

• Bean-to-cup gourmet coffee.

• Brand-name snacks.

• Fresh Kitchen concept.

• Mobile to Go Zone with the latest electronics.

• CAT Scale.

• Dog park.

About Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the nation’s industry-leading travel stop network with more than 510 locations in 41 states. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company remains family-owned and operated and employs more than 26,000 people. Love’s provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, fresh coffee, restaurant offerings and more. Love’s has more than 380 truck service centers, which include on-site and stand-alone Speedco and Love’s Truck Tire Care locations. Love’s and Speedco combined is the largest oil change, preventive maintenance and total truck care nationwide network. Love’s is committed to providing customers with “Clean Places, Friendly Faces” at every stop. To learn more, visit Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores.

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Media Tactix has examined some ways for small business to survive during the COVID-19. The extended national lockdown has meant that businesses across all sectors have taken a hit. The impact is more severe for small businesses who have seen their business dry up and their cash flows disrupted. While the going will no doubt be tough, there are ways a small business can survive the crisis and be in a position to bounce back when things get better.

Take Immediate Action

In such a scenario it is better to be proactive rather than be reactive. Decisions need to be taken and taken very fast. Look at ways to reduce costs as much as possible. You might have to put on hold any expansion plans. Try to wait it out until things improve. While you may usually try to help others, this may be the time when you ask others for help and support.

Focus On Cashflow

Now is the time to focus on cashflow and not on profits. While the focus should be on collecting receivables, that is also be under pressure now. While your business might to be functioning as usual now, you can offer your customers gift cards and vouchers with no expiry date and earn some cash. Figure out if you can offer some essential services to your customers, even if it is not the primary function of your business.

Now is also the time to talk to your existing to your vendors and suppliers to see whether you can extend your payment term or get a longer grace period. If you have a lease, you can see if the landlord offers you a similar benefit or a discount on rent.

Engage Your Customers

While business might not be going on as normal, now is the time to engage more with your customer through social media channels. The idea is to stay in their minds so that when areas reopen, your business is at the top of their minds resulting in more business more quickly. Reach out to your customers through email and social media and engage them whether it is through quizzes, games or any such activity. Remember that the customer is king. It is important to keep the communication going even if it is not directly leading to any sales during this period.

Check For Any Available Financial Program

Governments all over the world are putting into place financial assistance plans for small businesses. Find out if you are eligible for any such assistance whether it is any financial assistance or easier terms in terms of business loans. Tap into all of the help available to stay afloat.

Make A Financial Plan

The financial plan you had in place is not likely to work now and adjustments need to be made. Take a closer look at your income and your expenses. See if there are any expenses which can be delayed or put on hold. Discuss your plans with your partners and stakeholders so that you are all on the same page. Have a plan in place of how you can get back to normal business as soon as the crisis is over.

Finally, remember that you are not alone. We are all in this together. However bad the scenario may be right now, things will get better. As the cliché goes, there will always be light at the end of a tunnel.

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If your social distancing routine has involved takeout, drive through, or Amazon deliveries to your front door, you may wondered — Is my food or box contaminated? What happens if the delivery worker is sick? Or the person who cooked the food?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the 2019 novel coronavirus is spread primarily when healthy people come in close personal contact with a person who has COVID-19 who is coughing or sneezing. This is why social distancing is so important.

However, they haven’t ruled out the possibility that someone could get the virus from touching something that’s been contaminated and then touching their own mouth, nose or eyes. This is why you should always wash your hands.

How cautious should you be? Family medicine physician Neha Vyas, MD, sheds some light on what we do and don’t know so far about how the 2019 novel coronavirus lives on surfaces. She also explains what you can do to minimize your risk at home.

How long does the 2019 novel coronavirus live on surfaces?

A: A yet-to-be-published study conducted by scientists from the CDC, National Institutes of Health and other institutions suggests that the 2019 novel coronavirus can live for two to three days on plastic and stainless steel surfaces.

With that in mind, it’s a good idea to keep your home clean during this time. And if someone in your household is sick, it’s especially important to disinfect high-touch surfaces in your household every day. This includes doorknobs, handles, tables, countertops, keyboards and light switches.

The CDC recommends these tips for disinfecting surfaces in your home:

If a surface is dirty, clean it with soap and water first, then use a disinfectant.

Always wear disposable gloves.

Make sure you have good ventilation in the rooms where you are cleaning.

Use a diluted household bleach solution, or an alcohol-based solution with at least 70% alcohol. The Environmental Protection Agency has a list of cleaning products that meet its criteria for use against the 2019 novel coronavirus.

Follow instructions on the cleaning product’s label, and check to make sure it isn’t expired.

Wash your hands when you’re done.

Is my food safe?

A: The 2019 novel coronavirus causes respiratory illness, not foodborne illness — meaning it affects the lungs, not the digestive system. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there’s currently no reason to believe that the virus has been spread via food or food packaging.

But officials still urge everyone to follow basic food safety guidelines that call for washing your hands before eating or preparing food, using clean utensils, and properly preparing and storing food. Restaurants and delivery services should also be following safe food preparation and handling practices.

What about that package that just arrived on my front door? Is it safe?

A: While that previously mentioned, not-yet-published study found that the virus can live for up to 24 hours on cardboard, the CDC asserts that chances are low that the virus spreads from packaging that’s shipped over a period of days at ambient temperatures.

Can the virus be spread through water?

A: There’s no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread through drinking water or using pools or hot tubs, according to the CDC.

Can the virus live on my clothes?

A: Specific research hasn’t been done on how long this virus can survive on clothes, towels or other fabrics. That said, it is recommended to change and wash your clothes regularly — especially if you’ve just come back home from the grocery store or are still reporting to work every day.

The CDC recommends using the warmest appropriate water setting for your clothes and drying them completely.

If you’re caring for someone who’s sick, you can wash their clothes along with yours, but wear disposable gloves when you are doing the laundry and caring for them. It is recommended to wash your hands with soap and water as soon as you remove the gloves. It is also recommended to disinfect hampers and the knobs on your washer and dryer.

Is it on my skin?

A: Germs can live on different parts of your body, but the main concern here is your hands. Your hands are what’s most likely to come in contact with germy surfaces and then touch your face, which is a potential path of transmission for the virus. So, while no one is suggesting that anyone take a hiatus from showers, you don’t need to scrub down your whole body multiple times a day like you should your hands.

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If you have purchased an annual membership pass to SeaWorld Entertainment parks, including Busch Gardens and Adventure Island, these passes will be honored and extended by SeaWorld Entertainment. As of now, SeaWorld Entertainment Parks Interim CEO Mark Swanson said during Friday’s earnings call that the company’s two parks in Texas could the first ones SeaWorld is looking to reopen. The two parks in Texas include SeaWorld San Antonio and Aquatica San Antonio.

“We still don’t have a timeline, and things could change,” Swanson said. “After Texas, our next most hopeful is in Florida.”

Florida has the most SeaWorld Entertainment parks with SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove in Orlando, and Busch Gardens and Adventure Island in Tampa.

When asked about following Disney World and Universal Orlando, Swanson said that the company is taking guidance from the Re-Open Florida Task Force set up by Governor Ron DeSantis.

“Our number one priority is opening in a safe manner,” he said. “We want to open when it’s safe.”

Swanson said once the company gets the green light from the state, it could still be several weeks before the parks reopen.

Neither Disney nor Universal have announced reopening plans for their parks, but the Disney Springs shopping complex announced it would begin a phased reopening on May 20. Disney Springs Vice President Matt Simon made the announcement on the company’s blog Thursday. “Disney Springs will begin to reopen in a way that incorporates enhanced safety measures,” he wrote.

Those measures will include enhanced cleaning, face coverings for employees and guests, “limited-contact guest services” and more safety training. The company will also place new limits on capacity, parking and operating hours.

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Betting Kings has received thousands of requests to take advantage of their free offer to save money with the BK Savings Club. This offer has been very popular.

“I am pleased that we have been able to help so many people,” says Betting Kings President and CEO Kary Hisrich. “Betting Kings will continue to offer free access to the BK Savings Club for a limited time. If you would like to leverage the power of our community and save hundreds of dollars each month, text me at: +1-646-846-7772.”

Betting Kings prides itself on becoming one of the largest growing communities of Personal Finance Enthusiasts in the world. One key component of the Betting Kings Membership has always been to provide tools and education for our community of Personal Finance Enthusiasts to save money. Betting Kings has worked diligently with their partners during this difficult time to add even more perks and discounts.

“We have over 302,000 partners who provide perks and discounts. Many of these offers are designed specifically to help our members and the general public during COVID19 events,” states Kary Hisrich. “For example, the BK Savings Club has an entire section devoted to Staycation Savings for everyone who is working from home during this time.”

Unexpected events are happening in our lives. When your income is affected, whether it is a result of job loss or health issues, you need support. Betting Kings members are provided education and resources to help them survive unexpected situations. BK provides members with state-of-the-art tools, including a mobile app dedicated entirely to the Savings Club, to help members save on average $450 per month. Many BK members already save over $5,000 annually on everyday purchases with their Betting Kings membership.

Betting Kings worked with their partners to help members and the public even more during this difficult time by bringing more and more perks and savings, including staycation savings, and free access to activities to enjoy at home.

Saving money on everyday purchases has never been more important than now.

SAVE MONEY EVERY DAY ON 302,000 PERKS AND DISCOUNTS.

Perks programs shouldn’t be tricky or complicated. Betting Kings makes it easy for members to save money every day.

• Enjoy members-only discounts and corporate rates on everything from online education, grocery, pizza and other takeout and food delivery services, Costco and Sam’s Club and more.
• Members have access to over 302,000 perks and discounts in over 10,000 cities on everyday purchases like Blue Apron, Papa Johns, Quiznos and T-Mobile.
• Access the BK Savings Club on your mobile phone with customized alerts to notify you of nearby savings.
• Easy to enter monthly giveaways for movie tickets, flower bouquets, theme park tickets and more (great giveaways for when the quarantine is lifted!).

To access the BK Saving Club, reach out to BK’s Operation We Care!

Text: +1-646-846-7772
Email: hello@BettingKings.com
DM on Twitter: @bettingkingss
DM on Instagram: @thebettingkingss

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Rihanna and Jay-Z are showing their support by contributing to the efforts in fighting the coronavirus. Rihanna’s and Jay-Z’s foundations have donated $1 Million each to COVID-19 relief efforts in New York City and Los Angeles.

The funds from Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) and Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF) will support undocumented workers, the incarcerated, homeless and elderly populations, and children of frontline healthcare workers in both cities during the pandemic. Funds will directly support organizations, including the ACLU, New York Immigration Coalition, Mayor’s Fund for L.A. and Fund for Public Schools. Funds will also go towards providing daycare, food and learning materials to healthcare workers and first responders’ children, and supporting the incarcerated, elderly and homeless populations in New York City and Los Angeles.

In a statement, Gloria Carter, Jay-Z’s mother and CEO of SCF stated “In times of crisis, it is imperative that we come together as one community to ensure that everyone, especially the most vulnerable, has access to critical needs: shelter, health, nutrition and education. The only way to get through this pandemic is with love and action.”

Last week, CLF announced $5 million in grants to on-the-ground partners working on the frontlines of the coronavirus response in the United States, Caribbean and in Africa.

We applaud Rihanna and Jay-Z for their continuous contributions to help people during this global pandemic.

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When we talk about marketing, what are the top social media platforms that come to mind? Most people will say Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. We say LinkedIn! Most marketers ignore it despite it having 500 million members. On top of that, 41 percent of users log in daily. We’re providing you with our top 9 LinkedIn tips!

Source: Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs

According to Inside View, a SaaS company that gathers 40,000 sources of business information, LinkedIn generates more leads for B2B companies than Twitter, blogging, or any other lead generating platform. According to LinkedIn’s research, 51 percent of companies have acquired B2C customers through LinkedIn. 

We believe LinkedIn is the ultimate connector. LinkedIn has proven to be the most efficient networking tool today. During our practice, we were surprised dozens of times with how responsive professionals are on LinkedIn.

By narrowing the filters through location, connections level, and current companies, you can easily find a group of people who you would like to connect with. In 2020, marketers should embrace LinkedIn into their toolbox.

We’re sharing with you our hottest LinkedIn tips!

TIP #1: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NUMBERS
To succeed on LinkedIn, you need to develop an agile process. LinkedIn is a major social network with the ability to connect to almost everyone. As a result, you need to cast a wide enough net. On average, 100 relevant requests for connections will yield about 20 percent success. For B2B, where each lead could generate significant revenues, that may be enough. But for B2C, the same effort may vary wildly from 0.2 percent to 2 percent results (not unlike that of Facebook). During a campaign, determine your KPIs and measure accordingly. For example, if your KPI is awareness, measure followers. If your KPI is engagement, measure messages exchanged. If it is leads, measure conversations that lead off the platform into calls/meetings. Consider all these aspects to adjust your strategies and use LinkedIn’s maximum potential.

TIP #2: PERSONALIZE YOUR MESSAGES
LinkedIn is a social network that should be perceived as such. Which messages do you send on social media? Are they 2000-characters-long? Do your messages have a clear introduction and signature? Or are your messages short, quick, and straight-to-the-point? Your messages should be as personalized as possible. Messages should be no longer than three sentences. Most importantly, your messages should initiate dialogue. It is not about saying how great your company is with numerous texts. It is about building relationships and being an interesting person to talk to.

TIP #3: STAY AWAY FROM AUTOMATION
Automation seems to be LinkedIn’s #1 enemy. However, it takes a little time for it to be detected. That is why automation will accelerate your growth in the short term. On the other hand, all of your efforts in growing a precise, targeted network of professionals will be wasted because automation leads to suspensions and profile bans. We recommend staying away from automation and growing organically with your personal touch.

TIP #4: SENIOR LINKEDIN PROFILES PERFORM BETTER
According to our experience, working with impactful influencers and decision-maker profiles makes your networking efforts much more effective. People are more likely to accept requests and start a dialogue with experienced professionals. If you know senior professionals, we recommend connecting with them to help grow your network.

TIP #5: ALWAYS EVALUATE YOUR MARKETING CAMPAIGNS AT HALF-TIME
LinkedIn lead generation shows some results during the first few weeks of a campaign. However, these results are too insignificant to be noticed. Tangible results will be delivered in the second or even third month of a constantly improving campaign. If you evaluate your campaign too early, you may make decisions based on limited, uninformed data. Evaluate your campaign at the appropriate time.

TIP #6: REACH OUT
Grow your LinkedIn by using the tool “Invite Connections”. Remind members you are there and the value of connecting. If you don’t reach out, you can’t grow your network. Remember to personalize your message to the recipient to increase the chance they accept your invitation.

TIP #7: PERSONAL BRANDING. PERSONAL BRANDING. PERSONAL BRANDING.
If you have not done so already, focus on improving your personal brand. Similar to senior specialists, professionals with well-developed personal brands have much higher chances of attracting the attention of C-level executives. People with strong personal brands also generate more qualified leads and more sales. We recommend first spending time to determine what your personal brand is. What do you what to be known for? After you have determined what your personal brand is, then you need to communicate it creatively, consistently and organically online.

TIP #8: ALWAYS IMPROVE YOUR SALES TEAM
It does not matter how successful your lead generation is if you do not have an effective sales team to close the leads. We have seen dozens of campaigns that wasted hot leads because of their inability to pick them up properly. Before starting a campaign, make sure that you have the capacity for the most optimistic scenario. We recommend detailing your sales process from start to finish to ensure you can capitalize on leads generated.

TIP #9: DON’T STOP
The most common mistake people make with their LinkedIn network is stopping. Users will spend hours creating or enhancing their profile one day and then not log in again for a week. Other users will post content one day, and then wait until the next month to post again. We have also seen some users send out thousands of requests for connections, and then not respond to people when they reach out because they forget about it. Once you start, determine the right balance of time where you can be consistent to maximize your efforts. Whatever you do, don’t stop. You need to find a way to keep growing, posting and connecting on LinkedIn.

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