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SERC President’s Award Presented to Virginia Electric and Power Company


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to music, while affording them the capability to still access their smart phones through the communication of a glass. This is exactly what the NinjaWav allows users to do, and is only one of several new products set to hit the store shelves in 2016.


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All NinjaWav products will proprietary


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President and CEO of SERC Reliability Corporation Scott Henry (right) presented the 2015 Presi- dent’s Award to Virginia Electric & Power Company, known as Dominion Virginia Power, at the April 22, 2015 SERC Board of Directors meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dominion Virginia Power President Robert M. Blue accepted the award on the company’s behalf.


Hampton Roads Messenger publisher Angela Jones, poses with actor Omari Hardwick at the 2014 CIAA Basketball Tournament Fan Experience in Charlotte, NC.


SERC Reliability Corporation


President and CEO Scott Henry presented the 2015 President’s Award to Virginia Electric & Power Company, known as Dominion Virginia Power. SERC is one of eight regions in the U.S. responsible for monitoring the reliability of the bulk power system, and the award is given annually in recognition


of electric


commitment to reliability is exhibited in its willingness to share best practices and lessons learned with fellow SERC members and registered entities.


“The SERC Region is fortunate reliability


excellence. Dominion Virginia Power President Robert M. Blue received the award on his company’s behalf at the April 22, 2015 SERC Board of Directors


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sident’s Award to Virginia Electric & Power Company, known as Dominion ower, at the April 22, 2015 SERC Board of Directors meeting in Charlotte, olina. Dominion Virginia Power President Robert M. Blue accepted the award mpany’s behalf.


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and CEO of SERC Reliabil awardity Corporation Scott Henry (right) presented the electricity.


in Charlotte, Electric &


Power Company (VEPCO) is based in Richmond, Virginia. VEPCO received


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recognition of its dedication to deliver reliable


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service to our customers is the goal each day for our colleagues at Dominion,” said Mr. Blue. “An award like this speaks volumes about the quality of work and dedication they put into their jobs. It is such an honor to be recognized.”


to have over 200 dedicated registered entities that work together to maintain one of the most reliable regional transmission grids in North America,” said Mr. Henry. “VEPCO demonstrates its pursuit of excellence and is well deserving of this recognition.”


“Providing safe and reliable


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Audio" (HPA) sound technology. The device's design will allow users to fi t the product comfortably and in- conspicuously into any pair of pants (pocket) for easy haul. For added use and security, each unit is also waterproof and comes with a true to life 24hr battery, with the possibility for a greater (battery) life, depending upon volume- which has the ability to enhance or deplete it.


These two powerhouses are about


to take the way we do music by storm. They've managed to collaborate and create a next generation product that is sure to set the world of music ablaze. Both champions in their respective careers, it comes as no surprise what they've accomplished. "Leopardi has been quoted as stating, "In all my years of developing brands and breaking talent, I wish I’d met Walter sooner. We are very fortunate to have IP that will enable the music lovers of the world to do what they want, when they want, and not have to keep changing battery chargers, up grading phones, replacing


their music, and paying


astronomical amounts of money for data plans." Likewise, Thurmond also had this to add about the joint venture, sharing how "NinjaWav will make life easier and more interactive for artists, musicians


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the fans/listeners. Companies like


Google and Apple have needed this type of technology but just have not fi gured it out." It is obvious that Walter and Jay have formulated a winning combination, and they look forward to bringing this innovation to your fi ngertips.


In honor of their new


collaboration, Leopardi and Thurmond are running a contest via their website, as well as on billboards in Times Square and Sunset Blvd, which will display a mixed up puzzle featuring concepts of their brand. In order for participants to have a chance to win, they must fi gure out what is the next big thing/ technology. For more information, and to fi nd some helpful hints, visit, www. FollowTheWav.com


One lucky winner who accurately


guesses, "What the Next Big Thing" is, will win one of the following prizes:


1. $10,000 US Dollars on National TV


2. An All-inclusive prepaid T-Mobile smartphone with 1 year of unlimited services


3. A year supply of Red Bull, maximum 100 cases


4. A shopping spree at Forever 21, while being escorted by NFL Super Bowl Champion, Walter Thurmond III, or


5. A custom tailored-suit, designed by renowned designer Woody Wilson, know for creating staple looks for celebrities such as Jimmy Kimmel, Steve Harvey and the cast of Ocean's Twelve, just to name a few.


Remember to win, you have to


enter, so visit www.FollowTheWav. com and tell us what you think, "The NEXT BIG THING PAGE 14


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