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Accountable CRM Launches First Activity-Based Platform for Mortgage Teams

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 90-Day Sales Manager proudly launches the first activity-based CRM with built-in coaching and accountability for mortgage teams at credit unions and community banks. The 3-in-1 platform provides mortgage departments an affordable solution to help loan officers stay productive during challenging times.

"Accountable CRM was born out of necessity," says Dr. Bruce Lund, Founder and CEO. "We initially sought to integrate our accountability software into existing CRMs for our credit union clients. However, we quickly discovered that many mortgage departments either lacked a dedicated mortgage CRM or rely on organizational CRMs that don't meet the needs of their mortgage departments. Accountable can plug into existing CRMs or serve as a standalone mortgage-specific CRM."

The core focus at Accountable CRM is centered around improving productivity by placing loan officers back at the heart of their CRM through daily activities and goal-setting. The platform has already achieved a 90% adoption rate-significantly outpacing the industry average of less than 20%. Sales managers are particularly drawn to the platform's activity tracking capabilities, which provide measurable results.

Mortgage-Specific CRM Features

Once the accountability tools were established, the next critical step was to develop mortgage-specific features and integrations. To lead this initiative, Dr. Lund brought on board Maggie Mae, a former Director of Product at a leading mortgage CRM, renowned for her expertise in CRM development and her deep understanding of the mortgage industry.

"Maggie's impressive track record in CRM development and her comprehensive understanding of mortgage processes made this platform the perfect playground for her expertise," says Dr. Lund. "With her insights, we've built a platform that not only fulfills all the expectations of a mortgage CRM but also integrates our unique accountability software to truly set us apart."

Accountable CRM includes a host of essential functionalities such as seamless Loan Origination System (LOS) integrations, automated email marketing, and a comprehensive mortgage marketing suite with hundreds of templates. The marketing suite offers one-click access to company-branded flyers, postcards, social posts, and more-all approved and managed by the marketing department. Additionally, the platform's mobile app ensures loan officers remain productive, whether in the office or on the go.

"Accountable CRM's emphasis on activity tracking and its commitment to supporting loan officers resonated deeply with me," adds Maggie Mae, Chief of Product. "The software is built on new technology which allows for continuous innovation and seamless integration with industry standards, making this software truly unique in the mortgage CRM space."

A Preferred Solution for Managers and Loan Officers

What truly distinguishes Accountable CRM from traditional CRMs is its focus on the daily activities of loan officers. While many CRMs prioritize internal marketing efforts, Accountable bridges the gap by collaborating closely with marketing teams to ensure that loan officers have the tools and support needed to succeed. This approach boosts productivity but also aligns sales and marketing efforts to drive better outcomes for the entire organization.

Setup your demo by emailing info@90daysales.com or visit https://www.accountablecrm.com/.

90-Day Sales Manager proudly launches the first activity-based CRM with built-in coaching and accountability for mortgage teams at credit unions and community banks. The 3-in-1 platform provides mortgage departments an affordable solution to help loan officers stay productive during challenging times.

Related link: https://90daysales.com/

‘Best in the West’ Champions Reunite to Open 101 BBQ Hut in Westlake Village

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 101 BBQ Hut, formerly known as Willy's Smokehouse and Rib Ticklers BBQ, announces its grand opening on January 13, 2024. This exciting event will showcase their award-winning BBQ and Blue Ribbon Sauces to the local community.

The venture, helmed by Marco Gonzalez and Dennis Ofsthun, traces its roots back to a 30-year history rooted in a serendipitous encounter over a sauce recipe at Marco's taco place in Saticoy, California.

The recipe, crafted by Willy Harris, a military cook and former personal chef to Bob Hope during USO tours, captivated many, including Mr. Hope and his friends. After Willy's passing, Ofsthun, inspired and driven, established Rib Ticklers BBQ in Gig Harbor, WA. Unexpectedly, a caller claimed ownership of Willy Harris' recipes and smoker. A partnership ensued, leading to accolades like winning the prestigious 1st place at the American Royal BBQ sauce contest in Kansas City, solidifying their decision to bottle these remarkable sauces.

In 1993, armed with a van full of sauce, a smoker in tow, and a treasure trove of awards, Ofsthun ventured to SoCal, where he met Marco Gonzalez. A connection sparked over a taco and beer, leading to joint successes, including winning the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off. This collaboration birthed Rib Ticklers BBQ on Kanan, evolving into Willy's Smokehouse, now Tavern 101. In 2007, Ofsthun's departure left Gonzalez at the helm, steering the legacy with warmth and hospitality while supporting local causes and organizations.

Gonzalez and Ofsthun reunite to introduce 101 BBQ Hut, delivering genuine southern-style slow-smoked BBQ and blue ribbon sauces to Westlake Village. Join them on January 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for FREE SAMPLES.

For more information, visit https://www.101bbqhut.com/

101 BBQ Hut, 30768 Russell Ranch Rd Ste. A, Westlake Village, CA 91362

101 BBQ Hut, formerly known as Willy's Smokehouse and Rib Ticklers BBQ, announces its grand opening on January 13, 2024. This exciting event will showcase their award-winning BBQ and Blue Ribbon Sauces to the local community. The venture, helmed by Marco Gonzalez and Dennis Ofsthun, traces its roots back to a 30-year history rooted in a serendipitous encounter over a sauce recipe at Marco's taco place in Saticoy, California.

Related link: https://www.101bbqhut.com/

3D Chess Media Unveils the Latest Analysis of the Evolving Car Extended Warranty Landscape in the Age of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- In a comprehensive industry analysis, 3D Chess Media has released a detailed report on the significant shifts occurring in the car extended warranty market, driven by the rapid evolution of electric and autonomous vehicles. This in-depth exploration sheds light on the changing dynamics of automotive warranties in response to new technological advancements.

Key Findings: A Shift Towards Electronic and Software Coverage

The report highlights a pivotal move away from traditional mechanical failure coverage, underscoring the increased importance of electronic systems and software components in modern vehicles.

Significant findings include:

* Increase in Electronic-Related Claims: There's a noticeable surge in claims related to electronic components, marking a departure from traditional mechanical issues.

* Software Malfunctions: An emerging area of concern where firmware and software issues are becoming more prevalent in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Economic and Consumer Implications of the New Warranty Landscape

3D Chess Media's analysis delves into the economic repercussions of this shift. Key insights include:

* Cost Redistribution: A decrease in engine-related repairs, contrasted with an increase in expenses related to electronic and sensor maintenance.

* The Manufacturer's Dilemma: A need to balance extended warranty pricing to remain attractive to consumers while reflecting the new cost structures.

Consumer Perception and Expectations in a Changing Market

The analysis also identified how consumer perceptions are evolving in this new era. With electric and autonomous vehicles becoming more common, consumers are reassessing the value of extended warranties. They are increasingly seeking comprehensive coverage that includes software updates, battery longevity, and sensor malfunctions.

Conclusions: Navigating the Future of Car Extended Warranties

3D Chess Media concludes that the car extended warranty industry stands at a critical juncture, necessitating significant adaptation to keep pace with the influx of electric and autonomous vehicles. As the industry recalibrates to meet these new demands, adaptability, foresight, and agility will be crucial for those steering its future.

Learn more about 3D Chess Media at: https://3dchessmedia.com/

In a comprehensive industry analysis, 3D Chess Media has released a detailed report on the significant shifts occurring in the car extended warranty market, driven by the rapid evolution of electric and autonomous vehicles. This in-depth exploration sheds light on the changing dynamics of automotive warranties in response to new technological advancements.

Related link: https://3dchessmedia.com/

Brick and Mortar to Online: 580 Realty Adapts to Customer Needs

DURANT, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- In today's digital age, businesses must adapt to meet customers where they are in real time. The real estate industry is no exception and the 580 Realty Team is successfully making the transition from brick and mortar to online.

"We've recognized the need to expand our digital presence to remain competitive and to provide the best possible service to our clients," Brian Allen, Branch Broker, 580 Realty, says. "By creating an exceptional online experience, we've implemented a variety of strategies to make the home buying and selling process as seamless and convenient as possible and we're reaching a wider audience."

The 580 Realty team finds that this new online presence helps to establish better communication and transparency too - crucial components of any real estate transaction. Customers can reach their agent - anytime and anywhere.

Clients have digital access to real-time updates information. They can also access their agent's calendar, schedule appointments, view upcoming events and documents and communicate with their agent through the online portal. Online tools are also easily accessed and include things like electronic signatures and document management systems.

"Technology plays a critical role in the success of any real estate agency," Allen says. "At 580 Realty, we're using it enhance the customer experience in many ways."

For example, virtual tours showcase properties to clients who can't visit in person. Data analytics are also used to give clients valuable insights into the real estate market as well as the value of their specific property.

Social media and email marketing is also working to reach a wider audience and promote listings. By using these channels, they're better able to attract potential buyers and sellers and help them to make informed decisions.

"We're working to build trust and rapport with our clients, which is leading to higher satisfaction rates and more successful transactions," Allen shares.

As technology continues to evolve, 580 Realty is committed to staying ahead of the curve. They're constantly exploring new ways to enhance the customer experience. This includes investing in new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality. They're also expanding their digital reach in new social media channels and video marketing.

For more information about 580 Realty: https://www.580realty.com/

580 Realty Team, 107 N 3rd, Durant, OK 74701, 561-257-1140.

In today's digital age, businesses must adapt to meet customers where they are in real time. The real estate industry is no exception and the 580 Realty Team is successfully making the transition from brick and mortar to online.

Related link: https://www.580realty.com/

101 BBQ Hut Reopens at New Westlake Village Location

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Diners in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties mourned the loss of a local barbecue staple: 101 BBQ Hut. Now, the establishment has reopened at a new location in Westlake Village. Formerly operating out of Thousand Oaks on Thousand Oaks Boulevard, the barbecue sandwich shop has moved slightly further south to a new spot on Russell Ranch Road.

The new address is 30768 Russell Ranch Road, Suite A in Westlake Village, the former home of Hook Burger. Now, diners can find 101 BBQ Hut conveniently located within The Shoppes at Westlake Village, meaning they will find ample parking and shopping nearby.

The Westlake Village iteration of 101 BBQ Hut is operating under new management.

That doesn't mean they've veered from their barbecue staples, though. At the new location, the 101 BBQ Hut team serves up sandwiches, bowls, salads, wraps, and more, including the:

* Short Rib Sandwich

* Pulled Pork Sandwich

* Cajun Salmon Salad

* The HUT Brisket Sandwich

* BBQ Chopped Salad

* Louisiana Hot Links Sandwich

* Barbecue Wrap

* BBQ Burrito

These main dishes can come with the sides you'd expect from such an establishment, including chili, BBQ beans, sauteed sweet corn, and coleslaw. The 101 BBQ Hut team also offers a kids' menu and desserts including homemade bread pudding, chocolate lava cake, and seasonal pie.

The full menu is available at the restaurant's website: https://www.101bbqhut.com/

101 BBQ Hut in Westlake Village is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. People can also place an order for pickup by calling (818) 239-8220.

Diners in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties mourned the loss of a local barbecue staple: 101 BBQ Hut. Now, the establishment has reopened at a new location in Westlake Village. The Westlake Village iteration of 101 BBQ Hut is operating under new management.

Related link: https://www.101bbqhut.com/

SparksPlus Brings the College Campus Experience to Senior Living Communities with Some of the Brightest Minds in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- The SparksPlus On-Demand Life Enrichment Program announces the holistic programs and esteemed speakers for the 2023 season. These video-on-demand classes, designed for seniors living in communities, feature top minds from world-class institutions, such as Yale and Pratt Design Institute, and the United Nations, to a Grammy Award musician. Twelve programs are offered, including Creative Memoir Writing, Finding Your Life's Purpose, and How to Outsmart Cyber Criminals. SparksPlus is a division of 3rdPlus.

"Seniors living in communities want more than bingo and crafts. And we want to deliver on that by bringing thought-provoking and enriching programs to the community that engage all of the senses and support positive aging," shared Cynthia Thurlow, Founder and Principal of SparksPlus, a division of 3rdPlus. "We are working with some of the brightest minds in the world to help transform and enhance the lives of today's elders."

One complimentary on-demand class is being offered for senior living communities so they can see how this holistic program can be shared and brought to life for a full sensory experience. Creative Memoir Writing 101 includes:

* A video recording of the writing course featuring Keith Morris, MFA, Professor of Creative Writing at Clemson University.

* An easy-to-follow guide for senior living life enrichment professionals, with ideas for activities to host during the video presentation and for months after.

* Table tent templates to promote upcoming sessions to residents.

* An art project, "Design Your Book Cover," to inspire your writing, and other engaging projects are included.

Thurlow added, "This type of program is so essential for seniors who are often faced with social isolation, even when they move to active adult senior living communities. The life enrichment offerings bring people together over intellectual content and help create meaningful connections."

"At this week's LeadingAge Annual Meeting, life enrichment professionals were very interested in the program and expressed appreciation for quality content and activity modules for a very affordable price," Thurlow shared.

SparksPlus is a division of 3rdPlus, a one-of-a-kind company with enhanced services to help senior living communities transform the resident experience. Founder and Principal Cynthia Thurlow has worked in advertising for 30 years and in the senior living industry for a decade. She has long held a passion to create a socially conscious company committed to positive aging. Her own family elders' aging journeys, coupled with her deep love for healthy, organic food and her foray into restaurant ownership, have only reinforced that mission.

To receive the free on-demand class, call 888-776-5135, 206-262-1999, or email ideas@3rdPlus.com or visit: https://3rdplus.com/sparksplus/.

For more information and an electronic press kit, visit https://3rdplus.com/press-news/.

The SparksPlus On-Demand Life Enrichment Program announces the holistic programs and esteemed speakers for the 2023 season. These video-on-demand classes, designed for seniors living in communities, feature top minds from world-class institutions, such as Yale and Pratt Design Institute, and the United Nations, to a Grammy Award musician. SparksPlus is a division of 3rdPlus.

Related link: https://3rdplus.com/

444 Uncovers that the Northwest is Using Fungi to Fight the Good Fight in More Ways Than One

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Interviewing sustainable food and beverage businesses across the U.S. is Danielle Keogh's, co-founder, 444, LLC, passion. The latest tour of the northwest U.S. Keogh learned that mushroom cultivation and usage is advancing.

At Papa Lee's CBD Convections, she met a 12-year proud Veteran U.S. Army Ranger, chef Papa Lee Warren, who partnered with ex-semi pro baseball player, Bob Giggin, to create functional food and beverage products. Contributing proceeds from these products go towards raising awareness about military sexual assault trauma and helping victims to battle PTSD, depression and anxiety using natural remedies.

Giggin and Warren curate gummies, teas, honey and tinctures using organic hemp and herbs. They're also exploring recipes using medicinal mushrooms.

"We're jumping into the mushroom field now and we're finding that the Lion's Mane and other mushrooms restructure the system. And, when they're done in micro-dosing, they help to rebuild cells and regain life," Lee says. "We're using fungi to fight the good fight."

The Grow Network's, Marjory Wildcraft, believes it's vital to "use ancient, time-tested knowledge to nurture health through powerful, medicinal herbs."

So, returning to the garden is the future of functional ingredients where consumers or experienced chefs, like Papa Lee, create food that is medicine. A podcast, "Wounded Not Broken," launches on July 5, 2022, and will feature survivors of military sexual trauma. To join the fight, consider this Go Fund Me campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wounded-not-broken-project.

In her travels, Keogh's also met many fungi farmers. A few are organically certified and most use sustainable, organic practices. Now, while organic certification is comforting to see, it comes with a price. Often the extra cost shoppers pay for the accreditation isn't going to the farmer; it's going to taxes. So, many farmers like Brody Ferguson, Mark Rickard, Sundown Hazen and Jonathan Garrett operate organically, but keep consumer cost down by not paying the extra certification taxes.

FIND THEM HERE:

WHO: BRODY FERGUSON/FERG'S FABULOUS FARM

What: Boise Farmers Market

Where: 1500 Shoreline Dr, Boise, ID 83702

When: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

WHO: MARK RICKARD/SKAGIT GOURMET MUSHROOMS

What: Everett Farmers Market

Where: Hewitt and Wetmore Avenues, Everett, WA 98201

When: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WHO: SUNDOWN HAZEN & JONATHAN GARRETT/CHESED FARMS

What: Downtown Walla Walla Farmers Market

Where: 106 W Main St, Walla Walla, WA 99362

When: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Some farmers are making big transitions. For example, in 2020, Oregon State passed Measure 109 which states that the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) can regulate psilocybin manufacturing, delivery, purchasing and consumption. Manufacturing licenses will be issued by OHA at the beginning of 2023.

The Oregon Psilocybin Society believes that psilocybin-assisted therapy can help alleviate mental health crisis in Oregon "by addressing costly epidemics like suicide, treatment-resistant depression and anxiety, PTSD, and addiction to drugs, alcohol and nicotine." At Portland, Oregon's, Pal's Mushrooms, Chris Peircean and Jeremiah McCoy are getting into growing gourmet and medicinal psylocibin mushrooms.

Overall, Keogh says farmers across the U.S. are supporting each other through consultation, equipment and supplies. For example, Rebecca Minna of Prospore, in Shelton, Washington, is turning her mushroom farm into a substrate production facility. By fall 2022, it will supply northwest commercial mushroom growers with superior substrate blocks.

Minna has also teamed up with Mica Rehnquist, owner of The Outdoor Farmer, who's constructed mushroom growing pods, "Boom Rooms," made for commercial farmers. These pods offer a perfectly-controlled, cultivation environment.

For those seeking in-person fungi farming training, Fungaia's, Paul Hamilton-Pennel, is hosting training featuring Fungi Academy in Wall Walla, Washington, September 3-11, 2022.

And finally, Blaine Alexandr-Heins, chief design officer and head of curation at i3x, looks to outer space art to sustain planet Earth. i3x will send satellites funded by asset-backed nonfungible tokens (NFT) to the stars this September. Be on the lookout for i3x NFT space launches.

i3x's focus is off-grid food sourcing, revenue for local and indigenous farmers and internal crypto-based monetary solutions. These solutions allow eco-farm communities to remain self-sufficient and provide lucrative local farming revenue channels.

Watch Blaine Alexandr-Hein discussing the future of plant medicine here: https://youtu.be/UlovO1OuPr4

"With technologies like this, the functional mushroom industry remains uncapped. Literally, the sky is the limit for the future of fungi," Keogh says.

About 444, LLC (4-Forty-4):

444 incorporates the culinary art of functional beverage and expert mixology to manufacture functional beverage mixers. By partnering with and supporting small businesses throughout the U.S. within the functional ingredients and sustainable farming sectors, 444 is dedicated to providing current industry information.

MORE INFORMATION:

Anyone interested in sharing their or others' stories: https://444.farm/

Discover northwest fungi farmers and chefs: https://444.farm/category/northwest/

MULTIMEDIA:

*Photo link for media: https://444.farm/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bob-and-Lee.png

Photo Caption: Papa Lee Warren and Bob Giggin develop plant medicine convections.

*VIDEO (YouTube) https://youtu.be/UlovO1OuPr4

Video caption: Blaine Alexandr-Hein | The Future of Plant Medicine | i3x

Interviewing sustainable food and beverage businesses across the U.S. is Danielle Keogh's, co-founder, 444, LLC, passion. The latest tour of the northwest U.S. Keogh learned that mushroom cultivation and usage is advancing.

Related link: https://444.farm/

444 Discovers an Abundance of Functional Food at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Danielle Keogh, co-founder, 444, LLC, a business passionate about the culinary art of functional beverage and expert mixology, continues a nationwide tour interviewing sustainable businesses within the food and beverage industry. While exploring the U.S.'s southwest, Keogh discovered Alta Vista Botanical Gardens (AVBG), a treasure trove of plant medicine.

Naomi Stein, vice president, AVBG, welcomed Keogh with open arms and applauds the devotion of Alta Vista's volunteer board members who have worked to create such a wonderful space.

"The functional ingredient movement is alive and well here," she says.

In 1999, the city of Vista, California opened this 14-acre property to the public with a mission to bring people, nature and art together and they're doing just that and more.

AVBG plans to celebrate Earth Day by offering the community a free event where they can connect with nature on an artistic level. Vic Moraga will be live on guitar, while children can conjure recycled art, and families can discover numerous gardens with functional ingredients.

Edible delights can be found throughout. The medicinal herb garden has aloe vera, white sage, horehound, ginkgo trees, chaste trees, jojoba trees, tabebuia trees and more.

In the culinary garden, herb adventurers will find a rich variety that includes everything from spearmint, the caper bush, fennel, lemon verbena and lemongrass to hops, oregano, Thai basil, several varieties of sage, ginger, bay leaf tree, rosemary and thyme.

The children's garden is an ideal place for the younger set to learn about rare fruit trees such as Cherimoya, Loquat, pomegranate, several varieties of banana and dragon fruit.

Nancy Jones, a retired elementary teacher, also known as "Farmer Jones," gives a monthly class for AVBG members and their children. She teaches them how to garden and also heads a cleanup group, Loser's Litter, where participants help to keep the community free of debris. Additionally, she'll be overseeing the Earth Day Festival.

Other functional food events are happening all over in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

HERE'S A GOOD SAMPLING:

Who: Nancy Jones/Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
What: Earth Day Festival
Where: Vista, CA, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive Vista
When: Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Who: Rose Walker/Le Jardin Verde Garden
What: Tree Care
Where: Albuquerque, NM, 538 Utah St. NE
When: Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Who: Cole Daeschel/Cedar Grove Greenhouse, Nursery and Farm
What: Santa Fe Farmers' Markets | Santa Fe Railyard
Where: Santa Fe, NM, 1607 Paseo De Peralta
When: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Who: Dirk Hermann/Planet Mushrooms
What: Calabasas Farmers' Market
Where: Calabasas, CA, 23504 Calabasas Rd
When: Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Who: Creation Family Farms
What: Brentwood Farmers Market
Where: Brentwood, CA, Oak St and, 1st St
When: Sundays from 9:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.

Who: Roberto Ramirez/Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farm
What: Free Mushroom Compost Pickup
Where: Escondido, CA, 26948 N Broadway
When: Every Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Two other options include a free 15-minute consultation with LA Garden Supply owner Leonard Song on how to grow sustainably indoors or discover delicious concoctions of plant medicine at the Realm of 52 Remedies in San Diego that will evoke your senses.

About 444 (4 Forty 4):

444, LLC is dedicated to discovering ways to learn, grow, and collaborate to capture healthy, exciting, unique options for beverages. By partnering with and supporting small businesses throughout the U.S. within the functional ingredients and sustainable farming sectors, 444 is committed to providing current information about the industry.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Anyone interested in sharing their or others' stories, can visit: https://444.farm/

Explore Midwest farmers at: https://444.farm/category/west-coast/

For more information about AVBG: https://444.farm/2022/04/10/alta-vista-botanical-gardens-vista-california/

MULTIMEDIA:

*VIDEO (YouTube) https://youtu.be/vjrhtk9jIVo

Video caption: Alta Vista Botanical Gardens | Earth Day 2022 | Vista, California.

Danielle Keogh, co-founder, 444, LLC, a business passionate about the culinary art of functional beverage and expert mixology, continues a nationwide tour interviewing sustainable businesses within the food and beverage industry. While exploring the U.S.'s southwest, Keogh discovered Alta Vista Botanical Gardens (AVBG), a treasure trove of plant medicine.

Related link: https://444.farm/

444 Spotlights Movers and Shakers in the Sustainable Living Sector

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Danielle Keogh, co-founder, 444, LLC, launched a nationwide tour where she interviewed businesses within the functional ingredient sector. She says that Brandon Pitcher continues to carve the path for sustainable living. Among many, leading change agent in the Midwest, Pitcher, co-founder of Blue Circle Farms and founder of 5 Kingdoms Development, has dedicated his life's work to providing sustainability and renewability coaching. In 2010, he was the Green Entrepreneur of the year.

As the functional ingredient and sustainability movement continues to charge on in the Midwest, Pitcher is joined by agricultural solution-based companies, small-scale sustainable farmers, and organic merchants that have also stepped up to the plate to nurture the heart of America.

Several events are planned this spring to showcase Pitcher and other sustainability leaders and to feature some incredible, nutrient-dense foods. These events are scheduled to take place this spring in Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio.

Pitcher has traveled to more than 50 countries and given more than 600 lectures on business, inspired by nature and societal development at Universities like MIT and Yale. Networking people and facilitating fun education to share big concepts is Pitcher's approach to making the world a better place.

He's hosting a series of 5 Kingdoms Dinners across the U.S., collaborating with prominent chefs like Donna Merton, and Farm Eats District Food Truck Eats. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts will staff these events and Merton and Pitcher are in the process of creating a cookbook too.

5 Kingdoms' dinners are designed to educate and entertain people around a new type of diet.

"I guess you'd call it a different way of living and eating where bacteria, algae, plants, animals and fungus are present and representative of your local ecosystems," Pitcher says.

These events host roughly 100 to 200 people and it's an exciting way to enjoy music and mingle with artists. As opposed to shopping on Amazon, visiting local organic stores allows for unique opportunities to build relationships with like-minded individuals looking for natural ways to improve health. As a result, retail businesses have made strides to provide communities with organic, holistic ingredients.

He believes that "when it comes to our survival and functionality of nature," fungi are "probably the most important kingdom on earth."

Partaking in the remaining four kingdoms, algae, bacteria, plant and animal, can be equally enjoyable and boasts tremendous benefits. Unfortunately, according to "U.S. News," Americans consume ultra-processed foods at an extreme rate, putting people at a greater risk for chronic diseases. The common thought is that the poor 21st Century diet could "be the key driver of the obesity epidemic" (*see citation). It's crucial for society to do its part to support health beyond simply basic nutrition and to build up natural immune systems.

Who: Brandon Pitcher, Blue Circle Farms

What: 5 Kingdom Dinners

Where: Boulder, CO

When: May 21, 2022

Other movers and shakers include Nuka Anue who has two African Naturals stores in St. Louis, MO; and Eric Rose, owner of River Valley Market. African Naturals offers unique, high-quality holistic goods sourced mainly from Africa; and Rose farms most of his products and believes that people are growing more aware of functional mushrooms and their nutritional value.

AFRICAN NATURALS AND RIVER VALLEY MARKET EVENTS:

Who: Nuka Anue of Blue African Naturals

What: 31st Annual St. Louis African Arts Festival

Where: 2022 World's Fair Pavilion Forest Park, St. Louis, MO

When: Saturday, May 28, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, May 29, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Monday, May 30, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Who: Eric Rose of River Valley Market

What: Spring Wine Stroll

Where: Chicago, Illinois

Choose from four routes:

https://www.lincolnsquare.org/spring-wine-stroll

When: Thursday, April 28, 2022, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The Eastern Market in Detroit also hosts the following Midwest sustainable farmers: Carolyn Leadly and Jack VanDyke, Rising Pheasant Farms; Ron Stadler, Stadler Farms; Vincent Sanna, Give and Grow Mushrooms; and Bob Jentzen, Jentzen Farms. Location: 2934 Russell Street, every Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

OTHER FARMERS' MARKETS INCLUDE:

Who: Brandon and Jordan Krystowski, Erie Shore Seeds and Spores

What: The Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market

Where: 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH

When: Opens May 7, every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Who: Chef John Gelineau, Mushroom Naturally

What: Countryside Farmers Market

Where: Meadows Circle Drive, St. Louis, MO

When: Every Saturday from 8:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.

Who: Nicola Macpherson, Ozark Forest Mushrooms

What: Tower Grove Farmers' Market

Where: 4256 Magnolia Ave, St. Louis, MO

When: Every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Whether produce is grown organically or organically certified, more and more of the nation's farmers dedicate resources to providing the healthiest options to their local communities. Some farmers have weekly scheduled pick-ups, others offer deliveries, while most tend to post up at farmer's markets. As expected, the fees involved in establishing and maintaining the organic certification increase prices. Consequently, "organically certified" may not be available at every stand, but the majority of products meet the specifications.

About 444 (4 Forty 4)

444, LLC will incorporate the culinary art of functional beverage and expert mixology to manufacture functional beverage mixers. By partnering with and supporting small businesses throughout the U.S. within the functional ingredients and sustainable farming sectors, 444 is dedicated to providing current information about the industry.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Anyone interested in sharing their or others' stories, can visit: https://444.farm/

Explore Midwest farmers at: https://444.farm/category/mid-west

For more information about Brandon Pitcher: https://444.farm/2022/02/14/blue-circle-kokomo-indiana

MULTIMEDIA:

* VIDEO (YouTube) https://youtu.be/0WdoA07gDss

Video caption: Brandon Pitcher Co-Hosting 5 Kingdoms Dinner Boulder Colorado May 21, 2022

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Danielle Keogh, co-founder, 444, LLC, launched a nationwide tour where she interviewed businesses within the functional ingredient sector. She says that Brandon Pitcher continues to carve the path for sustainable living. 444, LLC will incorporate the culinary art of functional beverage and expert mixology to manufacture functional beverage mixers.

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A New Mental Health App Has Arrived! The Mavin App

MILWAUKEE, Wis. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, a Wisconsin startup, 3oi LLC announces the launch of the Mavin App, a mental health app to help the world conquer mental health in addition to supporting and educating the masses. Furthermore, the 3oi team is also proud to publicize that we are onboarding participants to the Conscious Venture Lab Cohort 8 Accelerator program.

Mental health is not to be taken lightly, it is something that cannot be fixed or cured but only maintained and sustained. So, we thank Conscious Venture Lab for believing in our mission in becoming a constant structure in people's lives in providing mental health education and assistance and also by connecting individuals with mental health providers on their terms.

"We at Mavin want to put your mental health, in your hands," said Kvon Smith, Chairman at 3oi LLC.

Our Mental health is constantly changing daily and sliding across a continuum of positive to negative. Because we as people are constantly affected by positive and negative experiences that affect how we feel mentally. Moreover, we are all one moment away from experiencing a mental health crisis. Whether it is childhood trauma coming to the surface, an accident-causing anxiety, or a veteran suffering from PTSD. Mental health is an aspect of life we must take more seriously.

We believe that you are not your mental health condition and that you have the power to conquer it. We believe that treating mental health is not a one size fits all treatment. The Mavin App which is out exclusively for Android at the moment is one of a kind personalized mental health app that includes assessments that intends to direct you to professionals who fit your needs.

We also believe that community is vital when living with mental illness or battling mental health. We want to let everyone know that they are not in this fight alone, so we created a safe space for members to connect with other members to encourage, uplift, and share life experiences in our Mavin's Haven.

During sign-in add a trusted loved one to your profile for free to avoid future interrogating questions altogether with your family. And in times of crisis, we have an emergency button inside the app that connects you to crisis intervention instead of the police.

So do us a favor and go to the Google Play store and join us on "Mavin App" your mental safe haven app where we are intentional in changing and saving lives.

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Today, a Wisconsin startup, 3oi LLC announces the launch of the Mavin App, a mental health app to help the world conquer mental health in addition to supporting and educating the masses. Furthermore, the 3oi team is also proud to publicize that we are onboarding participants to the Conscious Venture Lab Cohort 8 Accelerator program.

Related link: https://mymavin.app/

Foster Volunteers Needed for Tornado Displaced Pets in Kentucky

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. /ScoopCloud/ -- 911fosterpets, a peer-to-peer online pet fostering platform, is seeking volunteers who can foster pets displaced by the recent monster tornado. In the aftermath of natural disasters, as people begin to piece their life back together, they often find their temporary relocation options don't include their beloved pets. Some progressive shelters have foster volunteer programs; but for many communities, relying upon the kindness of friends, family, neighbors and even strangers is the only option.

Pet foster parents can help by caring for these displaced pets while their families get back on their feet. Fostering a pet for a short time may help ensure that an important family member doesn't have to be relinquished to an overwhelmed animal shelter. Fosterers reunite pets with their family once stability returns, often in just a few weeks.

Pet parents who need temporary care for their pet can post photos and descriptions on 911fosterpets.com. Their pet will be matched with foster families that are compatible. After reviewing potential matches, pet parents and foster parents are encouraged to fill out a free Pet Foster Care Agreement to specify details of the arrangement, for instance, who to call in an emergency and the expected length of fostering.

"Our top priority is asking folks to raise their hand if they have space in their heart and home for a neighbor's beloved family member," says Betsy Banks Saul, the co-founder of 911fosterpets and Petfinder, who cites lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina regarding the importance of keeping families together, especially in crises.

Visitors to the site are encouraged to browse pet profiles and sign up to be notified when a pet in need is posted on 911fosterpets.com. While there is often great need after natural disasters, other pets posted on the site are victims of housing insecurity brought on by the pandemic or a temporary need for relocation due to the hospitalization of their pet parent. In some cases, a rescued pet needs a safe place to crash while the person or shelter who currently cares for it finds a suitable adopter.

About 911FosterPets

911FosterPets is an all-volunteer project on a mission to help save pets by seamlessly connecting animal shelters, rescue groups, and individual pet owners with local homes willing to foster a pet in need. Co-founded by Petfinder's Betsy Banks, pioneer of online animal adoption, 911FosterPets connects foster heroes with pets in need before it's too late.

For more information, visit https://911fosterpets.com/.

911fosterpets, a peer-to-peer online pet fostering platform, is seeking volunteers who can foster pets displaced by the recent monster tornado. In the aftermath of natural disasters, as people begin to piece their life back together, they often find their temporary relocation options don't include their beloved pets.

Related link: https://911fosterpets.com/

1st Edge Wins $9.7M Space and Missile Defense Command SBIR Contract to Research and Develop AI Solutions

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- 1st Edge, a leader in designing solutions using Artificial Intelligence and new technologies, was awarded a $9.7M Small Business Innovative Research Phase III contract to Artificial Intelligence solutions for the U.S. Army. This contract, issued by the Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), is a continuation of 1st Edge's proprietary Pragmatic Artificial Intelligence and New Technology (PAINT) program, currently impacting multiple army programs.

"Implementing sophisticated, innovative AI solutions for the warfighter and support analysts is a top priority for the Department of Defense and for 1st Edge. We've made excellent advances in phases I and II, but there is lots more to be done," states Nathan Claburn, Vice President of 1st Edge. "This contract will fund improvements in computer vision, defense planning, and target testing."

By using the PAINT approach, users are aided by the science of AI and other new technologies infused into engineering solutions for missile defense. PAINT allows subject matter experts to be more productive, less error prone, and more consistent. In automated software systems, PAINT technology satisfies a broader set of requirements through computer analysis. By processing more data in less time, these automated systems are a vast improvement on current manual approaches.

"PAINT continues to create easier, more consistent defense planning," said Tim McCarter, President of 1st Edge. "This coveted Phase III contract allows us to continue the work of advancing AI for multiple missile defense programs and increasing the success of the modern warfighter."

About 1st Edge LLC

Located in Huntsville, Alabama, 1st Edge is a Small Business Provider to the Department of Defense and works closely with Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC). Founded in 2011, the company uses agile methodology to craft advanced technologies into software solutions. Core competencies include artificial intelligence, data solutions, software engineering, air and missile defense systems, data visualization and software analysis.

Learn more at: https://www.1st-edge.com/

1st Edge, a leader in designing solutions using Artificial Intelligence and new technologies, was awarded a $9.7M Small Business Innovative Research Phase III contract to Artificial Intelligence solutions for the U.S. Army. This contract, issued by the Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), is a continuation of 1st Edge's proprietary Pragmatic Artificial Intelligence and New Technology (PAINT) program, currently impacting multiple army programs.

Related link: https://www.1st-edge.com/

3rdPlus Launches with Products and Services for Senior Living Communities Serving the Modern Elder

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- 3rdPlus launches today with a mission to make aging better and help break societal and internalized ageist stereotypes by offering transformational services to support communities that serve today's modern elders.

With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it is essential to rethink how best to support senior living communities from dining and life enrichment practices to positive aging communications.

"The pandemic reinforces the relevance of what we have been working on for years in the Senior Living space," said Cynthia Thurlow Cruver, founder and principal of 3rdPlus. "We saw first hand how senior living communities were getting a bad rap on the best of days, and the ageist perception of our elders being portrayed as 'weak and vulnerable' was pushed to the forefront, which has made our services even more relevant."

Founded in 2012 as 3rdThird Marketing, with Culinary Coach added in 2017, the newly expanded company branded 3rdPlus, has added two additional divisions to its portfolio: Community Coach, and SparksPlus. 3rdPlus is led by Cynthia Thurlow Cruver, who has long held a passion to create a socially conscious company committed to positive aging by delivering revitalized brand messaging, focusing on health and wellness, and eliminating old-school practices that perpetuate ageism.

"We want to nurture and support the whole person by delivering products and services that today's modern seniors want and deserve," said Thurlow Cruver. "The new structure allows us to broaden our reach, provide transformational programming and services and positions us to help make aging better."

Growing the company to meet today's challenges led to a holistic approach across a broad spectrum of fields and disciplines. The newest of these concepts is SparksPlus. Born from the need to deliver quality, modern life enrichment activities with intellectually stimulating and engaging content, SparksPlus aims to bring college campus-like content into communities.

"Seniors living in communities want more than bingo and crafts. And we want to deliver on that by creating thought-provoking and enriching programs that engage all of the senses and support positive aging," shared Thurlow Cruver.

Dr. Kelly Tremblay, Ph.D., a former Professor of Neuroscience and contributor to the World Health Organization's World Report on Ageing and Health, is consulting with the 3rdPlus team to develop content for SparksPlus. "Thurlow's mission is inspiring. Not only is 3rdPlus trying to combat the negative stereotypes of aging by working with communities, but it's also offering plug-in-solutions for other areas like dining and life enrichment," Tremblay states.

Dr. Tremblay is excited to bring the scientific element into the fold. "As a neuroscientist who specializes in learning and plasticity of the aging brain, as well as an educator and advocate, I'm committed to lifelong learning," said Tremblay. "I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the new program and help identify speakers for SparksPlus."

Culinary Coach and Community Coach are two of the other innovative programs offered under the 3rdPlus umbrella.

Scott Daniels, Vice President of Culinary and Operations with Culinary Coach, who used to work at one of the nation's largest food contractors states, "I am now in a position where I can truly make a difference. By being able to help communities source fresh, quality, and locally produced foods, we empower our clients to differentiate with their dining. Our reason for being is to deliver delicious, aesthetically pleasing dining experiences to all senior living residents."

Community Coach provides ad hoc services and solutions to support operations, leadership, sales coaching, dietary programs and more. The backbone of the organization continues to be the award-winning 3rdThird Marketing, a full-service branding, marketing, and consulting agency that specializes in reaching the 55+ demographic with age-positive messaging.

"It is wonderful to watch a Washington LeadingAge member grow as they see the need in the market," said Pat Sylvia, Director of Education and Member Development at LeadingAge Washington. "I'm excited about the positive impact they can make in the aging services industry."

3rdPlus is a one-of-a-kind company with enhanced services to help senior living communities transform the resident experience. Founder and Principal Cynthia Thurlow-Cruver has worked in advertising for thirty years and the senior living industry for a decade. She has long held a passion to create a socially conscious company committed to positive aging. Her own family elders' aging journeys coupled with her deep love for healthy, organic food and her foray into restaurant ownership has only reinforced that mission.

Learn more about our mission: https://3rdplus.com/

View press kit and media materials: https://3rdplus.com/press-news/.

Watch the 3rdPlus explainer video and see how our constellation of products and services orbit one great notion: "Making Aging Better." https://vimeo.com/636548810

3rdPlus launches today with a mission to make aging better and help break societal and internalized ageist stereotypes by offering transformational services to support communities that serve today's modern elders.

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‘FRIDAY THE 13TH’ spin-off, ’13 FANBOY’ Coming to a Theater Near You

RUIDOSO, N.M. /ScoopCloud/ -- 13 Fanboy LLC announces: After 12 years without a "FRIDAY THE 13TH" film, fans are hungry for new blood. Enter Deborah Voorhees (yes, that is her real name), star of "FRIDAY THE 13TH part 5," and director of the October 22, 2021 horror film "13 FANBOY."

With "FRIDAY THE 13TH" tied up in legal battles fans are not likely to see the iconic killer Jason Voorhees return to Camp Crystal Lake anytime soon.

"We can't bring you an official 'FRIDAY THE 13TH' movie," says producer Joel Paul Reisig. "That's why Deborah Voorhees and I sat down and created this new franchise."

Reisig's previous credits include over 20 feature films; his most recent one being picked up by Universal Studios. "We really listened to the fans," says Voorhees, who also directed the film and plays a small role. "We wanted to stay true to the legionary movies of the 80s. This is truly a throwback film by fans and for fans."

"13 FANBOY" is about an obsessed fan who stalks (and kills) his favorite actresses from the original "FRIDAY THE 13TH" and "HALLOWEEN" films. The story follows Kelsie Voorhees, who as a child witnesses the murder of her grandmother, "FRIDAY THE 13TH" actress Deborah Voorhees, at the hands of a crazed fanboy. As an adult, Kelsie discovers her grandmother isn't the only victim and the killer is still hunting his favorite "FRIDAY THE 13TH" cast members and iconic scream queens to slaughter.

"Horror fans are the best," says Voorhees, "but every once in a while, you get that one that feels scary. I've received texts saying, 'I'm watching you right now,' or 'wouldn't it be cool if you were killed like you died in the film?'"

The cast includes actors and actresses from the original 80s films, iconic scream queens playing fictionalized versions of themselves. The star lineup includes Cory Feldman, Kane Hodder, C.J. Graham, Tracie Savage, Judi Aronson and many more from the original series. Legendary actress Dee Wallace ("HALLOWEEN," "CUJO," "CRITTERS," "THE HILLS HAVE EYES," "THE HOLLOWING," and "E.T.") leads the film. Adrienne King, star of the original "FRIDAY THE 13TH" passed on appearing in "13 FANBOY," stating that the film was "too real, too scary."

"13 FANBOY" is distributed by Deskpop Entertainment, it will play in limited theaters in North America and London, opening on October 22, 2021. It will also be available for purchase on all major VOD networks on the same day.

Please visit our website https://www.13fanboy.com/ to view the trailer, locations showing the film, and more information.

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13 Fanboy LLC announces: After 12 years without a "FRIDAY THE 13TH" film, fans are hungry for new blood. Enter Deborah Voorhees (yes, that is her real name), star of "FRIDAY THE 13TH part 5," and director of the October 22, 2021 horror film "13 FANBOY."

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Transgender Actress Hera Anderson Stars in Upcoming Film ‘The Black Rose’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 3Films Entertainment has made an official disclosure, confirming that star actress and writer Hera Anderson will play the leading role in their highly anticipated LGBT short film "The Black Rose."

Hera, who is also a producer and actress, is scheduled for the movies, "A Life In Multiple Scenes" (2022), "Is He Gay" (2022), and the most recent - "The Black Rose" (2021), where she will feature alongside her other casts that are yet to be unveiled.

As expectations continue to build up, the movie is now scheduled to commence between the 15th to 30th of November. And possibly wrap up production following its shoot in Los Angeles, California. Just in time for it to hit every available streaming platform.

At the helm of the production of the LGBT short film "The Black Rose" is Alexander Kurbonov as the Production Manager. Also boarding as the director is Sinan Yalvac.

The movie, which is predicted to make headlines and garner lots of attention from fans and critics alike, is based on the story of Ellie, who also happens to be a transgender sex worker in her late twenties.

Along the line, life happens, and for the first time in a long time, Ellie will see reasons to reorganize her life (one day), when she encounters an event that will cause the things she lost in her life to become a mirror.

The gender-reversed movie is set to revolutionize and bring to the limelight the originality of the LGBT community, especially with the committed and fearless casts that deserve a voice and an identity in the industry, despite being gender non-conforming.

So far, production has described the movie as intriguing, evolving and reimagining, and further remarks go thus:

"3Films Entertainment is an award-winning film production company based in Europe and the US. Our films selected and competed in worldwide prestigious film festivals. We are a small young creative team."

The Europe-based award-winning film production company has also confirmed recently that Hakan Yildiz and Selcen Lombardi will be overseeing the production of the debut.

Overall, the production of the LGBT short film "The Black Rose" is still set to start November 2021, Los Angeles, CA, with transgender actress Hera Anderson starring in the upcoming movie.

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3Films Entertainment has made an official disclosure, confirming that star actress and writer Hera Anderson will play the leading role in their highly anticipated LGBT short film "The Black Rose." At the helm of the production of the LGBT short film "The Black Rose" is Alexander Kurbonov as the Production Manager. Also boarding as the director is Sinan Yalvac.

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Eat Your Words 2021: A Fundraising Event for Chicago Youth

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- We are proud to announce 826CHI's biggest fundraising event of the year! Socially conscious Chicagoans, literary enthusiasts, education supporters, and members of the business community will gather at the in Bridgeport for "Eat Your Words 2021."

The goal of the event is to raise enough money to ensure 750 students have equitable access to tuition-free, high-quality arts and literacy education. We believe that leaps in learning can be made through the power of writing and individualized attention to creativity. Every $458 raised allows one student to write their future for the 2021-2022 school year.

Eat Your Words will feature a storytelling mission to help 826CHI students, Chicago's finest cuisine from Chef Kelley Davidson of Betty Lou's, signature cocktails from Ahmed Williams of Swift and Sons, Artwork from Amanda K. Rivera, our 826CHI interactive game designed by sisters Ashlyn & Alicia Sparrow, and a performance Jay Illa, the official DJ of the Chicago Bears!

Enter Eat Your Words as a storyteller and you'll have no trouble blending in with the crowd. This is your mission, please come out to support a great cause and have a blast. More details below!

WHEN: Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 6-7:30 p.m. or 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Zhou B Art Center - 1029 W 35th ST

QUOTE: "We are excited to be at the forefront of helping student writers capture their voice by helping them with their creative writing skills. The Eat Your Words event bring so much of what we do together into one experience. I am excited about how we "gamified" the event and how falls in line with the 826CHI Mission. This will be the non-profit event of the year! Don't miss it," said Jennifer Steele, Executive Director 826CHI.

NOTE: All agents will be required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status, all the better to help you remain disguised! This event includes two 90-minute timed entries to ensure all of our agents can complete their missions with the venue at 50% capacity or less. 826CHI will have a Covid Compliance Officer on site to help ensure all safety protocols across the event are met and followed.

ABOUT 826CHI:

826CHI is a nonprofit writing tutoring and publishing center that supports students ages 6-18 in their creative and expository writing, and supports teachers in inspiring their students to write. All students enter 826CHI a storyteller and leave a published author. We prioritize our services for students, families, and communities most impacted by systemic disinvestment in high quality arts and literacy education. Our programs also prioritize students who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and English Language Learners.

Learn more at: https://www.826chi.org/

We are proud to announce 826CHI's biggest fundraising event of the year! Socially conscious Chicagoans, literary enthusiasts, education supporters, and members of the business community will gather in Bridgeport for "Eat Your Words 2021."

Related link: https://www.826chi.org/

1st Edge Wins Advanced Technology International (ATI) OTA Contract to Develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions for US Army

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- 1st Edge, a leader in designing pragmatic solutions using Artificial Intelligence and new technologies, announced the win of a $46M Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract to develop Artificial Intelligence solutions for the US Army. The contract continues an effort named Pragmatic Artificial Intelligence and New Technology (PAINT).

The Pragmatic AI and New Technology (PAINT) approach applies the science of AI and other new technologies to near-term, engineering solutions for missile defense. By using the PAINT approach, users are able to capture subject matter expertise in automated software systems, allowing a broader set of requirements to be satisfied through computer analysis. These automated systems can process tremendous amounts of data in a fraction of the time compared to current manual approaches.

"Advancements of AI in the laboratory are not translating to operational solutions fast enough to meet evolving threats.," states Tim McCarter, President of 1st Edge. "Integrating AI into current and future DoD programs is a major initiative for 1st Edge. Our mission is to close the gap and get sophisticated, innovative technology in the fight to augment the warfighter and support analysts."

Through this contract, 1st Edge will develop prototype software to streamline missile defense programs using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques. The three-year contract will be managed through the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC).

"1st Edge has demonstrated the success of the PAINT concept which began as a Phase I SBIR, gained traction through a Phase II effort and resonated with a breadth of customers," said Nathan Claburn, Vice President of 1st Edge. "Now with additional funding 1st Edge will advance pragmatic solutions for multiple missile defense programs."

About 1st Edge LLC

Located in Huntsville, Alabama, 1st Edge is a Small Business Provider to the Department of Defense and works closely with Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC). Founded in 2011, the company uses agile methodology to craft advanced technologies into software solutions. Core competencies include artificial intelligence, data solutions, software engineering, air and missile defense systems, data visualization and software analysis.

Learn more at: https://www.1st-edge.com/

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1st Edge, a leader in designing pragmatic solutions using Artificial Intelligence and new technologies, announced the win of a $46M Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract to develop Artificial Intelligence solutions for the US Army. The contract continues an effort named Pragmatic Artificial Intelligence and New Technology (PAINT).

Related link: https://www.1st-edge.com/

5X Solutions Adds Compensation Analysis to their Mortgage Business Intelligence Platform

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 5X Solutions, LLC, a mortgage business intelligence and data analytics company, has announced the addition of loan agent compensation analysis to its automated financial reporting and mortgage business intelligence software.

Users of Telemetry BI now have complete visibility to the commissions paid to loan officers. This includes loan-level details, dollars paid, and basis points (bps) for each transaction. In the past, accounting personnel would generate reports manually via spreadsheets, only to have them challenged by loan agents and branch managers questioning the underlying numbers. In other cases, the client risked overpayment due to manual mistakes or incomplete data.

This new reporting tool provides post-payment audit capabilities to accounting and financial staff. Reports are generated automatically by integrating data from the client's loan origination software (LOS) and their accounting system. Compensation is calculated based on units closed, funded amounts, loan types, referrals, and loan assistants, providing transparency and timely access via on-demand compensation analytics.

Corporate executives, branch managers, regional managers, and individual loan officers can view compensation details relevant to them in real-time. This eliminates the need for the constant back-and-forth between accounting staff and loan agents to validate results and answer questions.

A planned release of prepayment commission and bonus reporting for the entire company including loan processors, underwriters, and other staff members will add efficiency and transparency to the mortgage operation. Details can be viewed before payments are made to ensure that commissions and bonuses are correct. This enhances Telemetry MBI's existing Marketing and Expense program that enables loan officers to benefit by claiming pre-tax expenses related to generating business.

Telemetry MBI's new compensation analysis complements existing financial reports, KPIs, performance dashboards, and analytics to provide a 360-degree view of a mortgage business's operational health. Adoption of this feature by clients has exceeded expectations. 5X Solutions' Co-Founder John Beneventi says "Compensation analysis rounds out Telemetry MBI's automated financial reporting capabilities by offering managers the ability to drill down on details and explore trends around each loan officer's performance and compensation."

Learn more about Telemetry MBI: https://www.5xsolutions.com/Mortgage_Business_Intelligence

About 5X Solutions

5X Solutions, LLC is a Fintech company that offers digital mortgage industry solutions that focus on mortgage business intelligence, automated financial reporting, performance dashboards, data analytics, and other BI tools. It offers lenders both advisory and technology services that optimize resources, improves profitability, contain costs, and helps increase scalability. Using its cloud-based Telemetry MBI platform, clients have 24/7 access to critical key performance indicators, metrics, and financial reports needed to measure and manage their company. Their turnkey, cloud-based business intelligence platform offers a best-practice approach to data analytics and reporting.

Learn more at https://www.5xsolutions.com/ or http://www.telemetrybi.com

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5X Solutions, LLC, a mortgage business intelligence and data analytics company, has announced the addition of loan agent compensation analysis to its automated financial reporting and mortgage business intelligence software.

Related link: https://www.5xsolutions.com/

7 Springs Orthopedics Doubles Orthopedic Service Locations

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- 7 Springs Orthopedics launched its 10th orthopedic clinic in Winchester, Tennessee on Nov. 16, 2020, with plans to continue rapidly expanding facilities and service lines. Starting with 5 facilities in 2018, the company has grown to 10 orthopedic clinics and 6 physical therapy facilities - becoming one of the largest musculoskeletal providers in the Central Tennessee area. Nashville-based Venture Capital firms Altitude Ventures and Frist Cressey Ventures co-led the financing of this expansion.

"It is encouraging to see the continued expansion of 7 Springs Orthopedics throughout Middle Tennessee," said Senator Bill Frist, Co-Founder of Frist Cressey Ventures. "Patient centered models that drive improved access to specialty care, especially in rural areas, are an integral part of the health care solution nationwide."

In its latest venture, 7 Springs launched its newest location in affiliation with LifePoint Health's Southern Tennessee Regional Health System. The 7 Springs model aligns with the shifting healthcare climate towards accessible, patient-centered, and convenient same-day or next-day services.

"We are excited about our partnership with LifePoint Health's, Southern Regional Health System," said Mark Tulloch, CEO of 7 Springs Orthopedics. "As we plan our future growth, innovative partnerships like this can result in a healthcare delivery model that places the highest priority on the patient and family needs."

7 Springs Orthopedics is a Nashville-based multi-clinic provider of comprehensive orthopedic care, offering a wide array of services to treat everything from general musculoskeletal pain to complex fractures, spinal issues, sports and work-related injuries. In keeping with the company's core mission, 7 Springs offers conservative pathways to musculoskeletal issues and believes that every patient deserves to fully understand their treatment options.

"We are looking forward to partnering with 7 Springs Orthopedics to provide excellent, patient-centered orthopedic and physical therapy services," said Aaron Lewis, Senior Vice President for Physician Enterprise & Strategic Growth for LifePoint Health. "We are always proud to work with likeminded organizations to provide affordable, convenient access to high-quality care that helps us achieve our mission of Making Communities Healthier."

7 Springs is led by Mark Tulloch (CEO), Catherine Kowalski (COO), and Tony Corley (CFO) - all 30-year healthcare veterans. Additionally, the company has an experienced Board of Directors, including: Cameron Perkins, founder of FastMed Urgent Care, Landon Gibbs, Managing Partner of Nashville based Altitude Ventures, Chris Booker, Partner of Frist Cressey Ventures, and Bob Yeager, former President and CEO of OrthoLink.

7 Springs Orthopedics in Winchester, TN opened Monday, November 16, 2020, located at 116 Bible Crossing Road, Decherd, TN.

Tennessee Locations Include: Antioch, Brentwood, East Nashville, Lawrenceburg, Manchester, Murfreesboro, Shelbyville, Spring Hill, White House, and Winchester.

About 7 Springs Orthopedics

Based in Middle Tennessee, 7 Springs Orthopedics provides orthopedic care in an atmosphere of warmth and respect. With same or next day appointments and complete orthopedic services available at every clinic, patients experience a healthcare team that's friendly, efficient, and truly values their time. The providers at 7 Springs are highly skilled musculoskeletal specialists that listen to patients, take the time to answer questions, and develop an individualized care plan for their specific condition.

Learn more at http://www.7springsortho.com/, or contact Mark Tulloch at 615-947-3338 or mark.tulloch@7springsortho.com.

About Altitude Ventures

Altitude Ventures provides early-stage venture capital financing to healthcare services and technology startups that improve healthcare. The firm, through its offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Houston, Texas, leverages its combined industry expertise, relationships, investment experience, and infrastructure to benefit entrepreneurs, investors, and the overall healthcare system.

To learn more, visit http://www.altvc.com/.

About Frist Cressey Ventures

Frist Cressey Ventures is dedicated to accelerating the growth of high-potential healthcare enterprises through value-added partnerships. It invests in healthcare service and information technology businesses that provide meaningful solutions to improve quality of care, patient outcomes, and efficiency in the delivery of services. FCV joins like-minded entrepreneurs who share the same core values in their pursuit to improve healthcare.

For more information, please visit http://www.fcventures.com/.

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7 Springs Orthopedics
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*Caption: 7 Springs Orthopedics with LifePoint Health's Southern Tennessee Regional Health System.

7 Springs Orthopedics launched its 10th orthopedic clinic in Winchester, Tennessee on Nov. 16, 2020, with plans to continue rapidly expanding facilities and service lines. In its latest venture, 7 Springs launched its newest location in affiliation with LifePoint Health's Southern Tennessee Regional Health System.

Related link: https://7springsortho.com/

The McGrath Project announces a new record and world tour!

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The McGrath Project, a Texas-based indie rock band on 4818 Records, is ready to hit the road in 2021. Along with dates set at the First Friday Festival in Las Vegas and The Viper Room in Los Angeles, the McGrath Project is particularly excited to announce some international highlights. In late June the band will be playing the Rock Bulava Festival in Kiev, Ukraine and famous Dobro Festival in Moscow along with a series of engagements throughout the Ukraine and Russia.

"We will be doing fifteen concerts in seventeen days and I couldn't be more excited," says Jonathan McNary, guitarist.

"Music festivals have always been one of my favorite sorts of shows to play, because i usually run into a new artist I might not have otherwise heard. This will be especially true as we head to Eastern Europe," Bob Simmons, bassist, agrees.

"I love playing the originals and I'm really looking forward to bringing them to the festivals," added Victor Toruno, keyboardist.

"People can expect good time full of rocking music and fun energy," says drummer Jonathan Moore. "We will put on a fun show. It's full of variety, flavors, and excitement."

To help promote the Eastern European tour, the band will be releasing a new record entitled, "Golden Goose" in March 2021 under 4818 Records and distribution through Smith Music Group. Although there will be quite a few familiar songs on this record, "we decided to re-cut everything so that the record represents the current line up and sound of the band. People will get to take home what they saw live or come see what they hear, whichever comes first," says Gary McGrath, guitarist and frontman.

"Gary likes to let musicians play around and experiment. It really makes it a fun process and I think it makes the songs better," notes Kathryn Hackett, vocalist.

As they put the finishing touches on the new record, be sure to check out @TheMcGrathProject on Instagram and Facebook for warm-up dates around the country!

Follow on social at:
* https://www.facebook.com/themcgrathproject
* https://twitter.com/projectmcgrath

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*Photo caption: The McGrath Project announces a new record and world tour.

The McGrath Project, a Texas-based indie rock band on 4818 Records, is ready to hit the road in 2021. Along with dates set at the First Friday Festival in Las Vegas and The Viper Room in Los Angeles, the McGrath Project will be playing the Rock Bulava Festival in Kiev, Ukraine and famous Dobro Festival in Moscow along with a series of engagements throughout the Ukraine and Russia.

Related link: http://www.themcgrathproject.com/

CHR Builders Launches New Website to Showcase Hospitality Renovation Services in Southern California

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 95Visual is pleased to announce the launch of CHR Builders' new website: https://www.chrbuildersinc.com. "The new site features a modern look and feel to reflect the upscale building and design projects CHR Builders completes for clients," said Joshua Maddux, CEO of 95Visual. "The primary goal during the process was to fully capture their role as a leader in hospitality renovations and create content to instill confidence in their capabilities."

The new features that CHR Builders chose to include in the redesign captivate users with an easy to navigate format. Users can easily distinguish commercial from the residential services CHR Builders offers, making it fast and easy to find necessary information. An online portfolio will showcase the company's past work to provide prospective clients with examples of what CHR Builders capabilities consists of.

Carlos Hernandez of CHR Builders says "Working with 95Visual on the new site was a wonderful experience due to their team collaboration and creativity throughout the process." 95Visual is pleased to support small businesses by providing personalized solutions for each client.

We hope you enjoy the new website and look forward to keeping up with CHR Builders' future projects!

About CHR Builders Inc.:

CHR Builders has been around for more than a decade. Their core team boasts over 50 years of combined experience in the world of renovations and construction. With a diverse background among their team, CHR has experience in all aspects of their industry from hands-on construction to administration and project acquisitions. They are unified by the love of hard work to bring clients' visions to life. CHR provides services to both residential and commercial clients for projects including restaurants, shopping centers, custom homes, multi-family dwellings, and hospitality renovations.

Keep up to date with CHR Builders Inc.: https://www.chrbuildersinc.com/

About 95Visual:

Based in Los Angeles Calif. 95Visual is a web design, digital marketing, and brand development company founded in 2008. The company provides web, identity, content, and marketing services to companies all over the United States. For more information on how 95Visual can help you update your web presence visit the 95Visual website for services offered: https://www.95visual.com

Media Contact:
Carlos Hernandez
Principal, CHR Builders, Inc.
(323) 855-1600

Agency Contact:
Joshua Maddux
CEO, 95Visual
(818) 495-5958
contact@95visual.com

95Visual is pleased to announce the launch of CHR Builders' new website: chrbuildersinc.com. The new features that CHR Builders chose to include in the redesign captivate users with an easy to navigate format.

Related link: https://www.95visual.com

National Initiative Vows to Close Racial Wealth Gap and Provide Ongoing Support and Resources to Black Businesses and HBCUs

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- 31 Days and Beyond is a national initiative designed to bring awareness, support, and resources during a tumultuous time in America that has caused 41 percent of Black-owned businesses to close their doors due to COVID-19 compared to just 17 percent of white-owned businesses.

L. Maxwell McKissick, Marketing and Entertainment Executive as well as the Founder of the Midwest-based nonprofit, SERVE 60 - created and founded 31 Days and Beyond to serve as a catalyst and call-to-action for Americans to work together and support Black entrepreneurs, Black businesses, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

"Historically, Black Americans have long suffered from the racial wealth gap and Black businesses have been plagued even more so by a multitude of challenges and inequities on the pathway to finding success in America," stated McKissick. "It's the main reason that I felt compelled to create this campaign and initiative so that other Black entrepreneurs could receive some much-needed support via a platform that's actionable, sustainable, and designed to help close the racial wealth gap."

Nikki Woods, former Executive Producer of the nationally syndicated "Tom Joyner Morning Show" and CEO of Nikki Woods Media, LLC will serve as Brand Ambassador and an Official Spokesperson for the initiative.

She is also the product of an HBCU - Howard University.

"This kind of help and support can be crucial for African-American entrepreneurs and small business owners," states Woods. "I'm excited and honored to be a part of it."

National sponsor, Husch Blackwell - one of the nation's largest law firms - has also signed on to support the campaign and website designed to focus on three key areas and goals:

1. Raise awareness and visibility for Black-owned businesses and HBCUs across America.

2. Create, develop and manage an economic empowerment fund to support Black-owned businesses and HBCUs which will provide small business grants and scholarships up to $1,000

3. Create, grow, and manage The Give Black Network- a national network of business professionals that will donate up to 1 hour of skills or services to support a Black-owned business.

Find more details on how you can support the 31 Days and Beyond initiative or become a part of The Give Black Network, please visit: https://31daysandbeyond.com/

ABOUT:

SERVE 60 is a national nonprofit and initiative designed to increase service and volunteerism in America for at least 1 hour at a time. For more information about how you can become a part of the one-hour volunteer movement, please visit https://serve60.com/

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*Caption: SERVE 60 has teamed up and partnered with Former "Tom Joyner Morning Show" Executive Producer Nikki Woods to help build and grow our initiative to support #BlackOwnedBusinesses and #HBCUs.

31 Days and Beyond is a national initiative designed to bring awareness, support, and resources during a tumultuous time in America that has caused 41 percent of Black-owned businesses to close their doors due to COVID-19 compared to just 17 percent of white-owned businesses.

Related link: https://31daysandbeyond.com/

Perigee Fund Invests in 2020 Mom, Executive Director Joins from Cigna

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 2020 Mom has been awarded a significant multi-year capacity investment by the Perigee Fund, a philanthropic organization focused in supporting early parenting, so families can thrive.

Effective August 1, 2020 Mom's Board of Directors is pleased to hire Joy Burkhard, MBA, the organization's founder, as its full-time Executive Director. Joy will be departing Cigna after nearly 25 years, where she has held leadership roles in supporting regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts.

"It's been an honor to work for Cigna, where I have learned about the complex U.S. healthcare system which has enabled me to understand the gaps in our system," said Burkhard. "I'm incredibly grateful for Perigee's investment in 2020 Mom; as a mother and health and well-being change agent, I'm very much looking forward to both having more time with my family and putting 100% of my professional energy and heart into driving more change through the powerful organization, 2020 Mom."

About Perigee Fund

Perigee Fund seeks to expand access to infant and early childhood mental health care and to strengthen support for parents and caregivers who are foundational to children's development. Learn more: https://perigeefund.org/

About 2020 Mom

2020 Mom is a social change 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization driving systems and policy change to close gaps in maternal and mental health care. Learn more: https://www.2020mom.org/

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*Photo caption: Joy Burkhard, MBA.

Media Contact:
Kelly Nielson
Kelly@2020Mom.org
(310) 760-1313

2020 Mom has been awarded a significant multi-year capacity investment by the Perigee Fund, a philanthropic organization focused in supporting early parenting, so families can thrive.

Related link: https://www.2020mom.org/

3flightsHR CEO Sheryl Simmons Selected to Speak at Financial Health Network EMERGE Conference and HRSouthwest Conference for Second Consecutive Year

DETROIT, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- 3flightsHR, a leading HR consulting company, is pleased to announce that once again Chief Executive Officer Sheryl Simmons has been selected by Dallas HR to present at the Annual HR Southwest Conference, and by the Financial Health Network to present at the Annual EMERGE Conference.

"Addressing employee financial wellness is a powerful tool in engagement. Creating engaged, high-performance cultures is a competitive edge. Savvy employers are doing both," said Sheryl Simmons, CEO.

Simmons' HRSouthwest session, entitled "Creating High-Performance Cultures - Connect Your People Strategy to Your Business Strategy" is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2020.

Her EMERGE panel session, entitled "Employer Perspective: Addressing Health and Wealth in the Workplace" is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2020.

"If you want your customers to love your brand, you must inspire your people to love your business," said Simmons. "Culture is everything. The way companies are responding to their employees today will determine how their employees respond to them in the future. Employees are looking to us for leadership that meets them where they live. That means engaging in the absolute connection between physical, mental, and financial health - the whole health of our workforce."

Registration for Simmons' HRSouthwest session, click here - https://hrsouthwest.com/

Registration for Simmons' EMERGE session, click here - https://emerge.finhealthnetwork.org/

For more information about 3flightsHR, click here - https://www.3flightshr.com/

About 3flightsHR

At 3flightsHR, we create high-performance cultures by connecting people strategy to business strategy. We translate aspirations into action plans, create engagement for your people, and elevate the performance of your team and your business - all while delivering critical insights into your organization's effectiveness. Our straight-forward, real-world solutions bring your vision, values, and culture to life. Engaged employees build the business with you - proactively solving problems, winning customer loyalty, driving your bottom line. Harness the power of a high-performance culture. Connect your people strategy to your business strategy and watch them thrive. This is strategic HR management.

Your Company. Your People. Our Focus.

To learn more, visit https://www.3flightshr.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3flightshr/

3flightsHR, a leading HR consulting company, is pleased to announce that once again Chief Executive Officer Sheryl Simmons has been selected by Dallas HR to present at the Annual HR Southwest Conference, and by the Financial Health Network to present at the Annual EMERGE Conference.

Related link: https://www.3flightshr.com/

Ready, Set, Slide! Big Mucci’s ‘The Set Slide’ going viral

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- 71 North Entertainment's artist Mark "Big Mucci" Wynn, best known for his "Bikers Shuffle" and "Cleveland Shuffle," is gaining new attention for another line dance track - "The Set Slide."

A 2014 production, "The Set Slide" is being given new life via TikTok, where the "Set Slide Line Dance Challenge" is making its way across the world.

"'The Set Slide' is a continuation of the 'Bikers Shuffle.' which was dedicated to the motorcycle community," Big Mucci said. "After that came out, people in different sets, like clubs and social groups, kept coming up to me asking to make a dance for their clubs. I'm not in all those clubs, so this one is just dedicated to all the sets. I even put the roller skaters in there."

The motivation behind Big Mucci's music is to bring people of different backgrounds and ages together through line dancing.

"These groups of people love to do things together, and it's a brotherhood and camaraderie," he said. "'The Set Slide' came out in 2014, but 'Bikers Shuffle' has overshadowed it. That came out in 2009, and now it's 2020, so I think people have done it so much they are looking for something new."

The rebirth of "The Set Slide" is proven in its social media attention. "The Set Slide" video on Big Mucci's TikTok page has exploded to more than 460,000 views, while the page itself, launched in mid-April, has grown to nearly 32,000 followers and more than 100,000 likes. "The Set Slide" on Spotify has swelled to 7,761 streams, a growth of more than 5,000 percent in the last month, and monthly, his Spotify has nearly 25,000 listeners.

Big Mucci's YouTube and Facebook pages have also seen a rise, with 33,000 and 821,000 views, respectively.

"I put 'The Set Slide' on TikTok in the last week of April, and it just took on a whole new life," Big Mucci said. "I put up a clip of me and my partner leading the dance, and people started doing it themselves and reposting it.

"During the pandemic, I wanted to give people something to do at home with their families. Line dance is also a form of exercise, so I think people saw that then went to my YouTube and found more dances they could do together in their living rooms.

Big Mucci's ultimate goal with his music is to bring people together.

"The 'Trail Riders Shuffle' is also going viral," he said. "That one is for trail riders and saddle clubs, which are mostly people in the south that ride horses. It's big in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, and goes as far over as South Carolina. Thousands of them like to meet up, go on a horseback ride, then meet up in a field and party all night with music and vendors."

Big Mucci's other group-specific hits include his original debut in 1997, "Let Me See Dat Bootie Bounce," "The Birthday Slide," "ReBirth of the Shuffle," "The Mickey James," and the "Breast Cancer Awareness Shuffle."

"I operate by the belief that if people show me love, I show them love back," he said. "If I go to an event, I analyze what is going on and the people's lifestyle, then I incorporate that into a song.

"The music itself makes me come up with the dances when I start grooving to it, and I always make my dances to where everyone can do them - from the little kids to the elders. It's all about bringing unity and connecting everyone together."

After 23 years in the business, Big Mucci said it's amazing his career is still going.

"'Bootie Bounce' came out, and then 'Cleveland Shuffle' went global [and reached No. 44 on the top 100 Billboard Charts], and I've been doing this nonstop ever since," he said.

The music will continue this year, as Big Mucci's fifth studio album, "Big Mucci's Line Dance Movement, Part III," is set to drop by the end of 2020.

Born in Cleveland, the birthplace of Rock & Roll, Big Mucci served his country as a United States Marine. After returning home from serving his country, Big Mucci formed his line dance rap group 71 North Boyz in 1997. In 2004, he embarked on a successful solo career. Big Mucci is praised for the quality of his choreography, flow and beats for beginner and intermediate line dancing.

He has won numerous awards, including Producer Of The Year, Line-Dance Of The Year, Artist Of The Year, Best Rap/Hip-Hop Act Of The Year, The Academy of Line-Dancing's Lifetime Achievement Award, and The State of Ohio Hip-Hop Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award.

For more about Big Mucci, people can go to his YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/BigMucci), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BigMucci), Spotify (http://www.open.spotify.com/artist/3J4NyWIyckQkncdfizUmHq) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@bigmucci).

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/C1oh6pCXXMo

71 North Entertainment's artist Mark "Big Mucci" Wynn, best known for his "Bikers Shuffle" and "Cleveland Shuffle," is gaining new attention for another line dance track - "The Set Slide."

Related link: https://www.facebook.com/BigMucci

12traits At Home Wellbeing Assessment: Gaming and Mental Health During COVID-19

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- As increased feelings of anxiety and depression rise during this global pandemic, 12traits announces the release of a free assessment and report breaking down the psychology of health and wellbeing as it pertains to COVID-19 circumstances - especially the decrease in physical contact due to social distancing measures. In a time when 63% of individuals are reporting increased symptoms of mental illness and 1 out of 4 individuals has reported the use of excessive alcohol to cope with the stress of quarantine, the consumption of media is increasing, screen time is soaring, and players are investing more in online and mobile gaming.

"While spending time online connecting with friends can certainly make you feel good 'in the moment,' we have to be careful," says Joe Schaeppi, the CEO and co-founder of 12traits who is also a psychotherapist. "Not all digital experiences are created equal when it comes to our digital hygiene and wellbeing."

While previous research has shown mixed results on the influence video games have on our wellbeing, Schaeppi wants people to understand that the issue is nuanced and that in 2020, there are more applications and benefits to gaming than we've previously realized. "Of course, too much of anything can be bad for you. But in the last several years, as researchers begin to study how games impact our brains and health, there are some clear, overwhelming benefits," says Schaeppi. "Increased feelings of social connectedness, joy, excitement, competition, overcoming challenges - these are all strategies that can improve positivity and as a result, help our bodies regulate our negative emotions. We're here to help match what games are likely best for each individual in the same way a nutritionist might craft a diet just for you."

Rooted in the biopsychosocial approach to wellbeing, the 12traits at Home Wellbeing Assessment is designed to give individuals a chance to assess how they are dealing with the stress of COVID-19 as well as offer insights and actions to improve physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.

"An important part of how we cope with increased anxiety and depression is related to our hobbies, how we play, and what we do with free time. Hobbies, play, and leisure balance out our daily lives - they bring us joy and we often build a community around our shared interests," says Schaeppi. The report also includes personalized recommendations for games individuals can play to improve their mood during the quarantine. "Gaming and mental health are our two biggest passions at 12traits, so we wanted to do what we can to help with mental health during COVID-19 and also show that there are fun and healthy games out there that can actually help with the stressors of these times."

Learn more: https://wellbeing.12traits.com/

The At Home Wellbeing Assessment covers a number of topics to help individuals take inventory of their self-care strategies:

Adaptability To Change

COVID-19 has been particularly difficult for individuals who have a hard time adapting to disruptions around them. Behaviors like compulsive consumption, expressed irritability, and excessive stockpiling are indicators that someone is struggling to adjust to their changing surroundings. Learning which behaviors signal learning and growth can enable someone to appreciate their incremental steps towards increasing adaptability, which is important for building lasting resilience.

Social Connectivity

Having a support network to lean on when our mental health is challenged is a well-documented strategy for improving one's wellbeing, but stay-at-home orders and efforts to flatten the curve are leaving many individuals feeling disconnected and alone. The 12traits at Home Wellbeing Assessment gives a personalized assessment of an individual's efforts to maintain regular social contact, including specific strategies for increasing feelings of social connection online while also engaging in social distancing.

Brain Balance Best Practices

Understanding the hormonal balance within our brain chemistry is essential learning for individuals wanting to master their sleep, health, and overall potential. Learning which hormones and neurotransmitters contribute to feelings like depression and anxiety, as well as which enable a healthy brain balance, can allow individuals to understand the science behind behavioral changes.

"For me, understanding what was happening in my brain and body was one of the most important insights I ever had in regards to my own mental health and potential. It's certainly a part of what inspired my career path as a psychotherapist," says Schaeppi.

Motivations Profile

A change in mental wellness has a direct impact on a person's motivations, including the desire to begin and complete tasks that may otherwise not be a struggle. The 12traits at Home Wellbeing Assessment gives a breakdown of the components of motivation, showing how an individual can lean on their strengths during times of stress.

Gaming Styles and Recommendations

Individuals can target specific behaviors or emotions they'd like to improve and the 12traits at Home Wellbeing Assessment will generate games that support a positive, balanced play approach specific to each individual.

Emotional State Scorecard

This feature provides mindfulness-based insights on which positive and negative emotions are strongest in our daily lives as well as suggestions on how to cultivate more positive feelings like contentment, confidence, and happiness.

Physical and Psychological Wellbeing

Furthering the evidence that how we think impacts how we feel, the 12traits at Home Wellbeing Assessment helps indicate which daily habits contribute to our physical and psychological wellbeing. Tips to improve sleep, nutrition, social interaction, and physical activity are among some of the strategies suggested.

While the linkage to gaming and mental wellbeing might seem like an odd pairing to some, for Schaeppi and 12traits, the connections are crystal clear. "As we're all doing our part to flatten the curve, stay home, and/or social distance, it means that many people are losing access to their normal outlets - whether that means a workout routine, a creative pursuit, or social interactions. Games are, without a doubt, the most interactive and experiential form of consumable digital media and thus, have a larger ability to make a positive impact. And it's certain that we could all use a little more joy, health, and overall wellbeing during this time."

About 12traits

12traits is based in Berlin, Germany. Our mission is to use human-centered AI for good to bring maximum human and business benefits through creating the next generation of customer experience. For more information, visit their website at https://12traits.com/.

As increased feelings of anxiety and depression rise during this global pandemic, 12traits announces the release of a free assessment and report breaking down the psychology of health and wellbeing as it pertains to COVID-19 circumstances - especially the decrease in physical contact due to social distancing measures.

Related link: https://12traits.com/

Texoma Real Estate Firm 580 Realty Combines Digital Marketing with Independent Agility Through Acquisition with Okie Land & Home

TEXOMA, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Okie Land & Home Monica Lambert are joining 580 Realty, a successful association which will bring together an independent firehouse to a stellar realty team, expanding the service area by an additional five counties. This now includes Coal, Pontotoc, Pittsburg, Latimer, Pushmataha, Hughes and McIntosh. From Lake Eufaula to Lake Texoma! Kiamichi Wilderness to Arbuckle Mountains!!!

Broker of 580 Realty, Brian Allen comments that, "This combination creates an even larger powerhouse for 580 Realty, the most dominant brand for real estate in Southern Oklahoma."

He sees a mutually beneficial relationship blossoming between the two entities, creating a hub for buying and selling properties within communities throughout Oklahoma, including Durant, Kingston, Calera, Colbert, Atoka, and Madill. 580 Realty now plans to bring their same effective marketing, strategic advertising, and a client focused experience to townships and cities served by Okie Land & Home service.

Mr. Allen also adds: "We are very excited that, with this merger, Monica Broker - Okie Land & Homes will continue to provide the personal and local support that agents and their clients demand, while providing the resources afforded to a powerful, highly recognized brand with a massive local presence. We are committed to ensuring that all homebuyers and sellers receive the best service imaginable and our agents are afforded every opportunity to maximize their business potential."

With decades of combined experience, the agents at 580 Realty operate with an edge that keeps their clients returning for both buying and selling real estate in Oklahoma. Providing high-quality, honest, and accessible real estate advice and services in the Texoma region will continue to be 580 Realty's focus. Clients particularly enjoy the unique and compelling experience that leverages the power of digital marketing to make connecting the right buyers and sellers to the properties of their dreams a seamless and creative experience.

Okie Land & Homes will transition to 580 Realty and though its visual identity will evolve, clients can expect the same level of care and an enhanced level of marketing for listings, thanks to this merger. Okie Land & Homes is headed by Monica Lambert, who will run point for northern counties and cities, while continuing to specialize in affordable homes, farms and ranches, vacation homes, acreages, and investment properties.

With over 14 years of dedicated, client-focused experience buying and selling properties, Ms. Lambert's expertise in listings within the adjoining counties like Hughes, Pittsburg, and Pontotoc will give the whole team the chance to provide even more options for buyers and sellers.

The merger is also the perfect fit as Okie Land & Homes relies on a significant social media presence, including a dedicated Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OKLandandHomeTrader - where potential clients can post requests for specific types of properties.

Ms. Lambert takes the time to respond to every single member request, besides maintaining a full spectrum of listings, including cabins, starter homes, single-family dwellings, and more. The nearly 2,000-strong member group for Okie Land & Home will now join the ranks of 580 Realty's customer base and listings across the Texoma region.

This merger allows Okie Land & Homes the opportunity to harness the power of digital, along with the intimate and personal care Ms. Lambert has always provided for her clients. Ms. Monica Lambert will also be part of the 580 Realty sales team as an agent delivering high-touch communications and enhancing the reach of clients who are looking for unique properties using a digitally-driven search process.

More information: https://www.580realty.com/blog/texoma-real-estate-firm-580-realty-combines-digital-marketing-with-independent-agility-through-acquisition-with-okie-land-home/

Media Contact:
Brian Allen
580 Realty
brian@580realty.com
580-877-7653

Okie Land & Home Monica Lambert are joining 580 Realty, a successful association which will bring together an independent firehouse to a stellar realty team, expanding the service area by an additional five counties. This now includes Coal, Pontotoc, Pittsburg, Latimer, Pushmataha, Hughes and McIntosh. From Lake Eufaula to Lake Texoma! Kiamichi Wilderness to Arbuckle Mountains!!!

Related link: https://www.580realty.com/

234 Solutions LLC Announces the Free Virtual Independent Podcast Conference on March 28 and 29, 2020

CLARKSBORO, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Joe Pardo, A method to practice business strategist and founder of 234 Solutions LLC, is hosting a two-day virtual online event focused on the best practices and approaches for podcasters on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2020, from 9 a.m. ET to 5:30 p.m. ET both days.

From creating to organizing, launching to distributing and growing to monetizing, The Virtual Independent Podcast Conference is featuring over 40 speakers giving their time to help educate, assist and empower podcasters and future podcasters. This free online Podcast Conference welcomes anyone, at any stage and any level of podcasting.

"Whether you have been thinking about starting a podcast to the well-established podcaster that is looking to expand their audience and opportunities, to the rampant podcast fan, this event is for all of you," says Joe Pardo, who is serving as the host and master of ceremonies for the conference.

The Virtual Independent Podcast Conference is sponsored by Blubrry and Poddit. Blubrry delivers the most flexible tools for podcasting. More about Blubrry at https://blubrry.com/. Poddit shares the best ways to connect for your next podcast interview. More about Poddit at https://www.poddit.net/

The Virtual Independent Podcast Conference will be broadcasted live in the Independent Podcasters Group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/indiepodgroup/. This is a public group. Just click join, and you are in.

The virtual experience of the online conference is enhanced with active comments and questions that can be added and asked throughout both days of the event.

Joe Pardo states that, "In this time of quarantine, as challenging as it is, it gives us all a new drive to hone our skills, activate our dreams and begin to organize the methods we want to put in to practice. Instead of waiting till September for the originally scheduled physical conference, I felt we could create a greater impact in the moment and reach many more individuals by going online and going online in the middle of this quarantine."

He adds, "On the same note, ignite these attendees to dig in and get to work on their podcasts now.

"So many lose the steam of execution after attending a conference. It wears off and people often move on to other things as they get busy with the normal day to day life. Since our lives are nowhere near normal these days, I believe there is a great deal of opportunity in the current day to day lives of all that attend to create, reinforce, repair or grow their podcasts to the next level."

More information: https://www.independentpodcastconference.com/

About Joe Pardo

Method to Practice Business Strategist, "Super" Joe Pardo brings a series of strategy, application and execution planning to every entrepreneur, team or business that he works with. Founder of the Dreamers Podcast with Super Joe Pardo and the Independent Podcast Conference, Joe focuses on putting the right methods into the best practices in order to bring about the personalized solutions for each client.

A New Jersey based strategist, Super Joe's knowledge and methods come from experiences and applications that have been applied to start up entrepreneurs with pennies in the bank to the established nine figure businesses that need the adjustments to stay on a growth track.

Joe focuses on designing the individual solutions to accelerate growth with each client. It is a team effort and not an expired template approach that has allowed his journey to help the widest array of businesses at all levels.

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Joe Pardo, A method to practice business strategist and founder of 234 Solutions LLC, is hosting a two-day virtual online event focused on the best practices and approaches for podcasters on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2020, from 9 a.m. ET to 5:30 p.m. ET both days.

360 Towing Solutions Houston Started Offering Flatbed Towing Services In Houston Area

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 360 Towing Solutions Houston, a leading towing Houston service provider, recently started offering flatbed towing services in and around Houston area. The owners of the towing Houston business stated that since flatbed towing is one of the most complex towing services, they have already hired a few highly experienced towing truck operators and licensed mechanics who know exactly how to load and offload a flatbed towing truck with a vehicle without reaching any damage to the vehicle.

Richard Miller, the head of operations for the towing Houston TX firm, told the press that their objective is to meet the growing demand for flatbed towing services in and around Houston.

During a recent press conference, Miller said, "We have invested in a few high-end flatbed towing trucks. These trucks are all manufactured in and imported from Germany. A flatbed truck is capable of handling any sort of vehicle. We have included five flatbed trucks in our fleet during the first quarter of 2020 as these towing trucks are capable of towing any kind of vehicle, irrespective of its size, shape, weight or damage."

"We consider flatbed trucks as the safest means for towing and roadside assistance. Some of the trucks can even carry more than one vehicle. The risk of damage is almost zero as the wheels of the damaged or stranded vehicle are placed on the flatbed on the back of the truck. Our trained and licensed mechanics know perfectly how to mount the vehicles on the back of these flatbed cars and secure the cars. Sometimes, we just drive the cars up the flat bed, and other times, we use a winch to load the cars," added Miller.

The CEO and managing director of the Houston towing service business said, "We are committed to making lives easier for the Houston vehicle owners out there. Whenever they need towing service or very basic roadside assistance services, they can simply call our helpline number and we will assign the job to some expert within our team who is placed nearby."

About the Company

360 Towing Solutions Houston is a leading towing service provider in Houston.

To know more, visit https://360towingsolutions.com/houston/

Contact:
Richard Miller
Full Address: 7111 Harwin Dr #125D, Houston, TX. 77036
Phone: (713) 388-6600
Email: info@360towingsolutions.com

360 Towing Solutions Houston, a leading towing Houston service provider, recently started offering flatbed towing services in and around Houston area. The owners of the towing Houston business stated that since flatbed towing is one of the most complex towing services, they have already hired a few highly experienced towing truck operators and licensed mechanics.

Related link: https://360towingsolutions.com/

360 Towing Solutions Dallas Started Offering Limo Towing Services in Dallas Area

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 360 Towing Solutions Dallas, one of the leading towing service providers in the Dallas area, recently started offering limo towing services in the Dallas area. The owners of the Dallas towing business formally announced the launch of the new service at a press conference held near the Dallas city central.

They said that limo towing is one of the most sought-after towing services in the area and to meet the growing demand of their clients, they have launched the service.

"Limousines are prized possessions and nobody wants to see their limos in damaged or stranded condition. Limos are often rented for city tours and wedding events and these cars should always look satiny and well-maintained. Unfortunately, like all other cars, limos can also break down in the middle of nowhere and it becomes a royal pain both for the chauffeur and the passengers to deal with a limo breakdown," said Richard Miller, the marketing head of the towing Dallas company.

"When limos are stranded due to mechanical failures, these expensive and high-end cars need to be towed in a way so the car doesn't get damaged. Thankfully, our trained professionals know how to tow expensive and heavy-duty cars like limousines and we take all the precautions so that the cars don't get damaged a bit. We offer fast and reliable limo towing services in and around the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan area now. Also, our prices are competitive, which means one can get highest value for money by availing of our limousine towing services", added Miller.

Aside from limo towing, towing service Dallas TX provider now also offers RV towing, box truck towing, semi towing, tire change, dump truck towing, bus towing, school bus towing, UPS towing, shipping container towing and all other types of heavy-duty towing services. According to Miller, their aim is to offer cost-effective towing services to the clients in and around Dallas.

The CEO and managing director of 360 Towing Solutions Dallas said, "We have been a leading player in the Dallas towing market and we will step up our game in the coming days by adding one after another service and focusing on quality of services."

About the Company
360 Towing Solutions Dallas is a leading towing service provider in Dallas.

To know more, visit https://360towingsolutions.com/dallas/

Contact:
Richard Miller
Phone: (214) 221-0350
Email: info@360towingsolutions.com
Full Address: 10935 Estate Ln, Suite #s-120, Dallas, TX 75238

360 Towing Solutions Dallas, one of the leading towing service providers in the Dallas area, recently started offering limo towing services in the Dallas area. The owners of the Dallas towing business formally announced the launch of the new service at a press conference held near the Dallas city central.

Related link: https://360towingsolutions.com/

350 Bay Area Action Creating Climate Report Cards for California and Local Candidates

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Climate action group 350 Bay Area Action today announced climate report cards, to be issued for 2020 Bay Area candidates for the California Assembly and the state Senate. Local candidates in crucial city council and supervisorial races will also be rated. The group will endorse candidates rated as true climate champions in key regional legislative races, and selected candidates in local elections as well.

"Climate change is now the #1 priority for California voters, and climate impacts such as fires and drought are buffeting the state," said Judy Pope, co-lead of the 350 Bay Area Action Electoral Committee. "With our new climate report cards, we will make it easy for voters to act on climate, their #1 concern."

California is seen worldwide as a leader on climate change, ever since the passage of the Global Warming Solutions Act, Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32), in 2006. The 2020 goal, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, was met in 2016.

A subsequent bill, SB 32, updated California's climate targets - which, while ambitious, are not aggressive enough to meet science-based requirements. And many local governments, in California and elsewhere, have passed Climate Emergency resolutions. But the state is falling behind the 2030 goal, a 40% cut from those levels.

"We are seeing a rapid increase in awareness, especially among young people, that the climate crisis is happening right here and right now," said Laura Neish, Executive Director of 350 Bay Area Action. "Politicians have often resisted these concerns in favor of moneyed interests. So we're setting out to help get people elected who are listening to all of their constituents, especially the young. We want to elect people who will lead on urgently implementing solutions that will reduce climate- and health-harming emissions."

350 Bay Area Action is now reaching out to general election candidates and their campaigns with a questionnaire, seeking their positions on climate-related issues relevant to California. Current bills include SB 54, which bans single-use plastics, and AB 345, which establishes a buffer zone around schools, health clinics, and homes from oil and gas infrastructure. Local governments are being urged to pass Climate Emergency resolutions, to require the decarbonization of new buildings, and more.

In the coming weeks, questionnaire results will be tabulated, and answers will be publicized. The group will then rate candidates, issue candidate report cards, and announce endorsements.

"It will be a busy few months for the team," said Pope. "We are looking forward to issuing our report card ratings and endorsing candidates - especially for local races, where climate is often ignored as a campaign issue. We expect to help create a new generation of climate champions - across California, and beyond."

More information: https://350bayareaaction.org/

Media Contact:
Laura Neish, Executive Director
350 Bay Area Action
t: 510-473-5490
e: info@350bayareaaction.org

Climate action group 350 Bay Area Action today announced climate report cards, to be issued for 2020 Bay Area candidates for the California Assembly and the state Senate. Local candidates in crucial city council and supervisorial races will also be rated.

Related link: https://350bayareaaction.org/

SCV Audio Video Launches New Website to Showcase High-Quality Audio-Video Services

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 95Visual is pleased to announce the launch of SCV Audio Video's new website: https://www.scvaudiovideo.com. The old website did not capture just how remarkable their services are in the audio-video field.

"This new site displays SCV Audio Video's expertise and positions them as the leading provider for high-end audio-video installations," Joshua Maddux, CEO of 95Visual, says. "Specifically, SCV Audio Video wanted to improve their visibility with an updated design and compelling content to match the quality of work they provide."

The new features that SCV Audio Video chose to include in its website redesign captivate the audience and offer an easy-to-navigate format. Users can quickly discern residential from commercial services making it quick and easy to find useful information. A photo gallery showcases past projects so potential clients can get a preview of what's possible for them.

There's also a helpful blog that talks about a range of topics from curved TVs versus flat screen TVs to advantages of sound bars and exactly how SCV Video Audio can help businesses keep clients happy.

"Its clients will love how SCV Audio Video goes above and beyond to explain how its audio-video projects will transform their experience at home or in the office," Maddux says.

Robert Marshall of SCV Audio Video says, "Working with 95Visual on the new site captured precisely what the business offers clients with a seamless structure from start to finish. 95Visual is pleased to support small businesses by providing personalized solutions for each client."

About SCV Audio Video

Founded in 2008, SCV Audio Video is locally-owned and operates largely in Santa Clarita, as well as the surrounding Los Angeles area. It specializes in custom audio-video solutions for residential and commercial clients including full home automation, home theaters and conference room systems. In addition to being experts in low-voltage systems, it holds certifications and licenses that eliminate the need for clients to hire multiple companies.

Stay up to date with SCV Audio Video:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scvaudiovideo/
Website: https://www.scvaudiovideo.com

About 95Visual

Los Angeles-based, 95Visual is a web design, digital marketing and brand development company founded in 2008. It provides web, identity, content and marketing services to companies all over the United States. Its mission is "Transforming businesses through reliable and personal websites."

For more information: https://www.95visual.com

95Visual is pleased to announce the launch of SCV Audio Video's new website: scvaudiovideo.com. The old website did not capture just how remarkable their services are in the audio-video field.

Related link: https://www.95visual.com

360 Towing Solutions Austin Offers a Simple Solution for Overheating Trucks On the Road

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 360 Towing Solutions Austin, one of the trusted towing Austin services, realizes that driving a truck is challenging. It seems that drivers face a bad day if there is something wrong with the truck on the roadside. Overheating is the most common problem, and most truck drivers don't understand the causes.

This is the importance of checking the truck regularly, especially before driving it for a long-distance trip. Drivers should check the cooling system first and make sure that there is no leaking on it. Leaking in the cooling system triggers overheating, and if it is too late to handle, the truck stops working, and it is possible to ignite. This towing company also suggests drivers check the oil every time they want to use the truck.

Most drivers don't realize that the truck is running out of oil, and they continue driving it. At a certain point, the system of the truck can't handle it anymore, and it triggers the overheating problem.

Overheating problems are difficult to solve, and it needs help from the expert. Tow truck Austin service offers a solution for drivers who face overheating problems on the roadside. It seems hard for them to find a truck dealer or fix the truck alone. By calling towing Austin TX, drivers can remove and transfer the damaged truck to the dealer or back to the headquarter for further inspection and repair process.

The Head of 360 Towing Solutions Austin suggests that truck drivers have to be ready for any bad things on the road, including overheating problems. They have to prepare a simple solution such as saving the phone number of a professional or trusted Austin towing company so they can contact the company immediately. This simple solution prevents panic, frustration, and worry because they know what to do. They will also get the solution faster and don't have to wait on the roadside too long only for waiting for backup from the headquarters or someone who passes the road. The company understands that drivers have to face rush hour, traffic, road construction, and many others that make them stressed and under pressure. It becomes worse, along with overheating problems where they can't drive the truck anymore. 360 Towing Solutions Austin is trying to reduce the stress by helping them to transport the damaged truck away from the road. It hopes that after that, drivers can focus on how to fix the truck so they can drive it again normally.

About 360 Towing Solutions Austin:

360 Towing Solutions Austin is a professional towing service in Austin. The company covers a variety of services for cars and trucks. The team helps to remove a truck on the roadside because of a variety of problems, including because of the overheating problem.

For more information, please visit https://360towingsolutions.com/austin/

Full Address: 7901 Cameron Rd. Building 3 Suite 334. Austin TX. 78754
Phone: (512) 910-7311
Email: info@360towingsolutions.com
Persona: Richard Miller

360 Towing Solutions Austin, one of the trusted towing Austin services, realizes that driving a truck is challenging. It seems that drivers face a bad day if there is something wrong with the truck on the roadside. Overheating is the most common problem, and most truck drivers don't understand the causes.

Related link: https://360towingsolutions.com/

1Choice Garage Door Repair San Antonio Offers 24/7 Emergency Services at Affordable Prices

SAN ANTONIO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Installation, maintenance, and repair of garage doors can now be availed by the residents of San Antonio with a simple call to 1Choice Garage Door Repair. The helpline number listed on the company's website is available 24 hours a day and every day of the week. Garage door repair San Antonio services are offered even during holidays at no extra costs. Emergency repair services are much sought after and 1Choice Garage Door Repair provides prompt professional services to its large customer base.

All employees of the company are professionally trained to handle advanced tools as well as various models of garage doors. They are insured and licensed so as to guarantee complete client safety and reliable service. A team of professionals is dispatched to the site in less than twenty minutes of receiving any complaint. The customer support staff will take down the detailed complaint and suggest an optimum solution based on the client's requirement and budget. 1Choice Garage Door Repair ensures that the client does not end up paying more than the estimated cost of San Antonio garage door repair service.

A senior board member, George Davis said, "We not only install or repair garage doors but also help maintain any installed garage doors. Our garage door repair services are not just limited to garage doors but also extend to gates and fences. Apart from the usual repair services our company further provides security solutions and other associated services related to doors, gates, and fences. To get a complete idea of the plethora of services 1Choice Garage Door Repair provides one must visit our website."

He further added, "We are a licensed and insured company and our clients are assured reliable and professional service."

The crew of technicians is capable of dealing with such varied models of garage doors as Chamberlain, Liftmaster, Craftsman, and Genie among others. Service and maintenance of garage door parts like springs, cables, hinges, remote, and others are also offered by 1Choice Garage Door Repair at nominal costs.

About the Company

1Choice Garage Door Repair is a reliable company that provides same-day garage doors services to the residents of San Antonio.

To know more, visit: https://1choicegaragedoor.com/
Phone: (210) 802-3590
Full Address: 1003 Jackson Keller, suite A. San Antonio TX 78213.
GMB Link (CID): https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14543729190715502198

Installation, maintenance, and repair of garage doors can now be availed by the residents of San Antonio with a simple call to 1Choice Garage Door Repair. The helpline number listed on the company's website is available 24 hours a day and every day of the week.

Related link: https://1choicegaragedoor.com/

4Ry, USDA and Texas A&M AgriLife to Develop Innovative Spraying Technology for Cattle Fever Ticks

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. /ScoopCloud/ -- 4Ry Inc. announced today that 4Ry(R) and Texas A&M AgriLife Research have signed a research agreement. They will collaborate with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to more efficiently and effectively spray cattle to eliminate cattle fever ticks.

Cattle fever ticks are vectors of pathogens causing bovine babesiosis, also known as cattle tick fever, and are the focus of the US Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program. The project will adapt 4Ry's Charge Injected Precision Spraying (ChIPS)(TM) for conductive fluids. Many pesticides registered to spray cattle are water-based, which makes them conductive.

Dr. Arnold Kelly, PhD, 4ry's Chief Technology Officer and cofounder, will modify 4Ry's patented Spray Triode Atomizer, the heart of the ChIPS system. Pete Teel, PhD, Texas A&M AgriLife Research entomologist, regents professor and interim department head, Department of Entomology will lead the project and provide administrative guidance. Field testing will be conducted by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and USDA ARS at the USDA-ARS Cattle Fever Tick Research Laboratory in Edinburg, Texas.

Meeting all the project milestones will document that the ChIPS system allows for more complete and targeted coverage of cattle with fewer environmental and operator health hazards. Charged spray droplets are attracted to the cow and thoroughly coat all areas with little aerosol drift or overspray. By reducing the amount of fluid sprayed and wasted, ChIPS more efficiently covers cattle, generates substantial cost savings, and reduces health and environmental risks.

"Successful development of our sprayer for conductive fluids will allow ranchers to integrate this technology for sustainable eradication of the invasive fever ticks that cost the cattle industry millions of dollars before they were eliminated from the U.S.," said David Bird, 4Ry's CEO. "The tick problem is particularly bad in South Texas counties that border Mexico. Our modified sprayer will also improve management of other livestock pests, so it will be welcomed wherever those pests are found in association with cattle production."

"Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the USDA, Agricultural Research Service have a long history of dedicated joint research efforts in support of the US Cattle Industry and the regulatory agencies responsible for the U.S. Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program," Teel said. "The opportunity to collaborate with 4Ry, Inc., on the development and application of this new technology could significantly improve how cattle receive acaricide treatment to prevent the re-establishment of cattle fever ticks in the U.S."

About 4Ry

4Ry is based in Albuquerque. It is commercializing charge-injected atomization and spraying technologies invented by Dr. Arnold Kelly. For more information, please visit http://www.4rysprays.com.

4Ry(R) is a registered U.S. trademark.

About the USDA-ARS

ARS is the USDA's chief scientific in-house research agency. Over 2000 scientists and post-doctoral researchers are engaged in over 600 research projects with 15 National Programs at over 90 research locations.

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is the largest comprehensive agriculture program in the nation. It brings together a college and four Texas agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences. It has 5,000 employees and a presence in every county in Texas.

Media Contact
Robert Gore
Vice President, 4Ry Agricultural Solutions
310-283-2628
rgore@4rysprays.com

4Ry Inc. announced today that 4Ry® and Texas A&M AgriLife Research have signed a research agreement. They will collaborate with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to more efficiently and effectively spray cattle to eliminate cattle fever ticks.

Related link: http://www.4rysprays.com