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GIA Sponsors Conclave Education and More

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- The American Gem Society (AGS) is pleased to announce that the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the official Education Sponsor for Conclave 2021. Additionally, GIA is sponsoring ten hands-on sessions and the Early Bird Registration, which ended on July 15. GIA is also graciously returning as the exclusive sponsor for the annual Robert M. Shipley Award® Luncheon at Conclave.

GIA has been an active contributor to Conclave since the first Conclave in 1937. In recent years, GIA has increased their financial contribution to allow AGS to enhance its educational offerings to members in addition to their lab classes, which are a cornerstone of Conclave. GIA also traditionally sponsors the Robert M. Shipley Award Luncheon, named in honor of Robert M. Shipley, the co-founder of GIA and AGS.

"We are so grateful to GIA for their generosity and support," said Katherine Bodoh, RJ, CEO of AGS and AGS Laboratories. "Because of their sponsorships, dedication of educational resources, and commitment to both AGS members and the industry, our community can look forward to a robust series of classes that will enrich their professional lives."

"Conclave is one of the most important industry events of the year, and we are so pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with AGS, truly our sister organization," said Susan Jacques, GIA president and CEO. "Education and continued professional development are pillars of our shared consumer protection mission."

Shipley established GIA in 1931 as an education and research facility dedicated to the study of gems. He founded AGS in 1934 as a professional guild of knowledgeable jewelers. Today, both organizations share a related mission of consumer protection, ethics, and education.

To learn more about GIA, visit http://www.gia.edu/. To learn more about AGS and Conclave, visit http://www.ags.org/Conclave or contact experience@ags.org.

About the American Gem Society

The American Gem Society, founded in 1934 by Robert M. Shipley, is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting a high standard of ethics, continuous education, and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. The American Gem Society awards credentials for its members, who are held to the highest ethical and professional standards in the industry and must pass annual recertification examinations to maintain their titles. Less than one in twenty jewelers in the country have chosen to meet the exacting standards necessary for membership.

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The American Gem Society (AGS) is pleased to announce that the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the official Education Sponsor for Conclave 2021. Additionally, GIA is sponsoring ten hands-on sessions and the Early Bird Registration, which ended on July 15.

Related link: https://www.americangemsociety.org/

NotaryCam Partners with Texas Mortgage Law Firm, RUTH RUHL, P.C., to Add RON to Firm’s Loss Mitigation Services

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification / authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has partnered with RUTH RUHL, P.C., a Texas-based law firm, to add security and automation to the firm's loss mitigation services through remote online notarization (RON).

RUTH RUHL, P.C., works with mortgage servicers and subservicers in all 50 states to provide state and federally compliant loss mitigation document preparation services. Using NotaryCam's RON platform, RUTH RUHL, P.C., will provide its clients with a secure eSign and eNotary process that improves efficiency while, most importantly, reduces the risk of fraud.

"RON is readily available with loan originations, but the concept of RON for loss mitigation is now coming to fruition," Ruth Ruhl, founder and president of RUTH RUHL, P.C., said. "I want RUTH RUHL, P.C., to be ahead of the curve and able to service my clients in a proactive manner. Partnering with NotaryCam provides a solution to my clients' time and money; it will all be paperless."

"One of the great things about RON is that we're finding new ways to use the technology every day," said NotaryCam Division President Rick Triola. "NotaryCam is honored to work with RUTH RUHL, P.C., to advance eSign and eNotarization education and implementation in the mortgage industry. All aspects of the mortgage industry stand to benefit from increased technology, and we are proud to be an innovator in bringing RON to the loss mitigation sector."

NotaryCam engages multiple forms of identity authentication and verification methods and provides audio and video recording of each notarization. NotaryCam's platform also allows multiple parties to join the signing ceremony in person or from anywhere in the world and is supported by a robust, nationwide network of trained eNotaries available 24/7/365 to ensure a seamless, error-free notarization.

"Two of the factors that made this partnership with NotaryCam so attractive is the security of the platform and how it verifies the borrower's identity," continued Ruhl. "In my opinion, reducing the risk of fraud is key to my client's comfort level. The audio and video of the notary session, in my mind, helps to alleviate that risk. With NotaryCam, the notary is properly trained and understands the importance of the accuracy of both the borrower's signature and the electronic notary. Rick and I have the same commitment to our clients - excellence and customer service."

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company

After pioneering the world's first multi-party/multi-state remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries.

The company's patented eClose360® platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services for the execution of electronic wills (eWills), legal docs (i.e. power of attorneys) and Apostilles. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

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NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification / authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has partnered with RUTH RUHL, P.C., a Texas-based law firm, to add security and automation to the firm's loss mitigation services through remote online notarization (RON).

Related link: https://www.notarycam.com/

Right Hand Technology Group Ranked on Channel Futures MSP 501 – Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Global Managed Service Providers

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Right Hand Technology Group has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2021 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.

Right Hand Technology Group has been selected as one of the technology industry's top-performing providers of managed services by the editors of Channel Futures. For the past 15 years, MSPs from around the globe have submitted applications to be included on this prestigious and definitive listing. The Channel Futures MSP 501 survey examines organizational performance based on annual sales, recurring revenue, profit margins, revenue mix, growth opportunities, innovation, technology solutions supported, and company and customer demographics.

Managed services providers that qualify for the list must pass a rigorous review conducted by the research team and editors of Channel Futures that rank applicants using a unique methodology that weighs financial performance according to long-term health and viability, commitment to recurring revenue and operational efficiency.

Channel Futures is pleased to name Right Hand Technology Group to the 2021 MSP 501.

"We are very honored to be once again recognized as one of the top-performing managed service providers." said Josh Wilhelm, President, Right Hand Technology Group. "Our team's absolute dedication to working in our clients' best interest and continually improving processes is what creates trust with our clients who continue to refer us to other businesses. Our Cyber Security programs are best-in-class in the industry and this has fueled our growth, moving Right Hand Technology Group up 269 positions on the list in just one year."

This year's list attracted a record number of applicants and was one of the most competitive in the survey's history. Winners are being recognized on the Channel Futures website and will be honored at a special ceremony at the MSP Summit held Nov. 1-2 in Las Vegas as part of the Channel Partners Conf. & Expo.

Since its inception, the MSP 501 has evolved from a competitive ranking into a vibrant group of innovators focused on high levels of customer satisfaction at small, medium, and large organizations in public and private sectors. Today, many of their services and technology offerings focus on growing customer needs in the areas of cloud, security, collaboration, and support of hybrid work forces.

"The 2021 Channel Futures MSP 501 winners are the highest-performing and most innovative IT providers in the industry today. They stand head and shoulders above the competition," said Robert DeMarzo, vice president of content for the Channel Futures and Channel Partners Conference & Expo division of Informa Tech Channels. "Coordinated by Channel Futures MSP 501 editor Allison Francis, this year's list was clearly one of the best ever on record."

"Vendors that are aligned with the Channel Futures MSP 501 are driving a new wave of innovation in the industry. Through their partnerships they are demonstrating a commitment to moving the MSP and entire channel forward," said Kelly Danziger, general manager of Informa Tech Channels. "We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2021 winners and gratitude to the thousands of MSPs that have contributed to the continuing growth and success of the managed services sector."

The MSP 501 winners will be recognized at the MSP 501 Awards Gala at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo / MSP Summit, Nov. 1-4, in Las Vegas.

The complete 2021 MSP 501 list is available on Channel Futures' website.

Background

The 2021 MSP 501 list is based on confidential data collected and analyzed by the Channel Futures editorial and research teams. Data was collected online from March 1-May 24, 2021. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin and other factors.

About Right Hand Technology Group

Right Hand Technology Group, Inc. was founded on a very simple idea - that your IT and Cyber Security company should have your back. Our Cybersecurity program consists of expert staff, best in class tools and proven processes to provide organizations with comprehensive Cybersecurity without having to build a team with tools and processes internally. We plan, monitor, and manage our clients' technology and Cybersecurity to allow them to focus on their own business growth and organizational success.

We have implemented mature processes based on the National Institute of Standards in Technology (NIST) framework to give our clients complete confidence in our services. Every eligible member of our technical team is security certified because IT management should focus on expediency but not at the expense of security. With the right team in place, we help companies find and maintain the proper balance between the two.

Learn more: https://www.righthandtechnologygroup.com/

About Channel Futures

Channel Futures is a media and events platform serving companies in the IT channel industry with insights, industry analysis, peer engagement, business information and in-person events. Our properties include Channel Futures MSP 501, recognizing the most influential and fastest-growing providers of managed services in the technology industry, Channel Futures DEI 101, honoring and celebrating those who have often been under-represented in tech channels; Channel Partners Events, delivering unparalleled in-person events, including Channel Partners Conference & Expo, The MSP Summit, and Channel Evolution Europe; and DEI Community Group, our initiatives to educate, support, promote, and sustain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the IT channel industry.

Channel Futures is part of Informa Tech, a market-leading B2B information provider with depth and specialization in the Information and Communications (ICT) Technology sector. Every year, we welcome 7,400+ subscribers to our research, more than 3.8 million unique visitors a month to our digital communities, 18,200+ students to our training programs and 225,000 delegates to our events. Channel Futures is where the world meets the channel; We are leading Channel Partners forward. More information is available at channelfutures.com.

MEDIA CONTACT
Josh Wilhelm
President
Right Hand Technology Group
Phone: (412) 254-4448
jwilhelm@rhtg.net

Right Hand Technology Group has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2021 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. Right Hand Technology Group has been selected as one of the technology industry's top-performing providers of managed services by the editors of Channel Futures.

Related link: https://www.righthandtechnologygroup.com/

Community Recycling Powered by the Sun

DORCHESTER, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Reuse Center of Boston Building Resources, a charitable non-profit dedicated to keeping reusable materials out of landfills and accessible to homeowners, will use the energy from their new SunBug Solar photovoltaic system to power their efforts. The move to solar power aligns perfectly with the ethos of the organization, and allows this unique Boston institution, founded over 40 years ago, to increase its long-term financial stability by reducing operating costs.

"Environmentalism is part of our organizational DNA at Boston Building Resources," said Mattew St. Onge, the president and executive director of Boston Building Resources. "When we were planning the renovation of the Reuse Center, the great solar potential on our rooftop made the decision to go solar an easy one."

"Having the opportunity to execute this array on the roof of the BBR is a real pleasure for SunBug," noted Ben Mayer, SunBug's VP of marketing. "SunBug's and Boston Building Resources' values are very much aligned. And personally, when I renovated my own home 15 years ago, I found excellent inexpensive doors and windows at the Reuse Center. If you live in Greater Boston and have worked on your home, you know what an important resource BBR is, especially for folks of moderate income."

The 114 panel array is substantial. An annual projected output of 45.6 kWh will be enough energy to provide 100% of the power needed to keep the center running. Other facility improvements include an air conditioning system, which will be a welcomed relief to the warehouse style building in Boston's increasingly blistering summers. An electric vehicle charging station is now open to the public to pay-as-you-charge.

The all-electric HVAC system is powered by the rooftop solar array, so the renovation has made the Reuse Center at BBR the first net zero carbon building in Mission Hill.

About Boston Building Resources:Boston Building Resources inspires, educates, and empowers homeowners to increase the efficiency and value of their homes. As a local social enterprise, we focus on affordable solutions that help all of our neighbors create stronger communities while benefiting the environment.

About SunBug Solar:

SunBug Solar is a solar energy consulting and installation company based in Arlington and Westfield, MA. Founded in 2009 and a Certified B Corporation since 2018, SunBug has installed over two thousand solar systems across Massachusetts, from Great Barrington to Cape Cod. SunBug develops, designs, and installs all types of solar systems including residential and commercial rooftops, carports, and ground-mounts. Learn more: https://sunbugsolar.com/

The Reuse Center of Boston Building Resources, a charitable non-profit dedicated to keeping reusable materials out of landfills and accessible to homeowners, will use the energy from their new SunBug Solar photovoltaic system to power their efforts.

Related link: http://sunbugsolar.com/

Grace Gardens Memory Care Opens This Summer

SANTA ANA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Town & Country Life Plan Community announces the grand opening of Grace Gardens, a $25 million memory care community featuring one of the largest outdoor garden courtyards in Orange County. The nonprofit community offers residency for approximately 80 residents with Alzheimer's and dementia in four distinct neighborhoods.

The Grand Opening Celebration is at 2 p.m. PDT Friday, July 23 and features live music, complimentary beverages, brain-healthy treats, and tours of the memory care neighborhoods and community features. Attendees are invited to create a painting in the art room during the party. Tours will be socially distanced, and refreshments will be individually served. RSVP at 714-480-7738 or http://tcmanor.com/upcoming-events/.

"Nature produces a therapeutic effect on those with dementia and Alzheimer's," Town & Country Executive Director Dirk DeWolfe said. "We created a community where nature can be part of each resident's day."

A formative encounter with a dementia patient at the start of DeWolfe's career contributed to the unique physical design of Grace Gardens. "I took a combative patient for a walk outside and everything about him changed," DeWolfe said. "As long as he was walking, he was happy. When we began Grace Gardens, I knew a walkable, natural setting had to be integral to the design."

Grace Gardens will provide residents access to beautiful, natural surroundings, sunlight and plenty of secure, open space to move around. The 3,000 sq. ft. courtyard features walking paths, trees, flowers, edible plantings, raised gardens and a potting shed for horticulture therapy. Residents with less mobility will have access to indoor horticultural encounters.

"We look forward to the day when Alzheimer's is a disease of the past. Until then, we plan to do everything we can to make the journey as pleasant as possible," DeWolfe said.

Grace Gardens has shaped the environment around those living with dementia to empower residents with maximum independence and dignity. Activities and programming are designed to accommodate each individual's aptitude to ensure their success and make life easier. Programming is stage-informed to address the individual. There are many shades of cognitive impairment, and the team starts by investigating possible causes. They then apply all the tools, best practices and knowledge to improve the physical, emotional and spiritual experience of each resident based on their needs and potential.

Their memory care environment provides a sense of independence, autonomy, and choice. Using the latest in therapeutic design principles, Grace Gardens helps those experiencing cognitive decline from Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other types of dementia to live successfully. Little cues make the difference, and intuitive layout and signage makes wayfinding simple.

Grace Gardens is on the Town & Country campus, which has a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. They offer four neighborhoods, each attuned to a specific peer-based, stage-informed cohort of residents. Rooms are private and spacious with garden views. High-tech touch screens and intuitive wayfinding are featured. Families and residents can have breakfast, lunch or dinner together at an onsite dining venue called Rob's Garden Cafe. Grace Gardens offers 24x7 nursing staff and concierge doctor's office, medical appointment transportation and chef-crafted meals. Therapies include art, music, pet, exercise, and horticulture.

Town & Country is a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian retirement community in the heart of Orange County. Built in 1975, Town & Country was brought to life with the vision of showing God's love through the caring and serving of their residents. The 8-acre campus is full of outdoor courtyards, gardens and fountains with every residential apartment having a private patio. Town & Country offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab care. For more information, visit https://www.tcmanor.com/

Tags: #MemoryCare, #SeniorLiving, #GraceGardens

The Town & Country Life Plan Community announces the grand opening of Grace Gardens, a $25 million memory care community featuring one of the largest outdoor garden courtyards in Orange County. The nonprofit community offers residency for approximately 80 residents with Alzheimer's and dementia in four distinct neighborhoods.

Related link: https://www.tcmanor.com/

Drink HRW Hydrogen Tablets Outperform Caffeine in Improving Brain Metabolism After Sleep Deprivation

COQUITIAM, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unprecedented levels of sleep deprivation, which presents a significant risk to mental and physical health, says Drink HRW. Additionally, "COVID-somnia," a term coined to describe the rising prevalence of insomnia following COVID-19 infection, has begun to emerge.

Now, a new randomized, controlled cross-over pilot trial, published online, "Mondayin Food Science & Nutrition," explains that high doses of hydrogen water (HRW) are more effective than caffeine in positively impacting brain metabolism for sleep-deprived men and women. Importantly, the study is replicative in nature, after earlier research demonstrated that hydrogen water and caffeine were equivalent overall in raising attention in sleep-deprived individuals yet had an impact on different domains of alertness: Hydrogen improves orienting to sensory stimulation, while caffeine alters awareness and executive attention that refers to the ability to regulate responses in conflict situations.

The randomized, placebo-controlled cross-over pilot trial compared the acute effects of single-dose HRW, caffeine, or HRW and caffeine combined against a placebo beverage on parameters of attention and brain metabolism following sleep deprivation. HRW displayed a more robust effect on brain metabolism as compared to caffeine, leading to higher choline-to-creatine ratio levels in the frontal and paracentral brain as measured via MRI brain scans.

Additionally, HRW was superior to caffeine and the placebo in reducing the number of errors in the symbol digit modalities test (SDMT) and trail making test in the sleep-deprived individuals. HRW displayed no side effects and, therefore, might be advanced as a safe and effective alternative to caffeine to address some of the effects of sleep deprivation, with more studies on the subject highly warranted.

The trail making test is a neuropsychological test of visual attention and task switching, while the SDMT detects cognitive impairment. Brain metabolism was evaluated with proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, a non-invasive gold-standard method to assess changes in creatine, choline, and N-acetylasparate across the brain.

Sergej Ostojic, M.D., PH.D., Professor of Medicine at the University of Novi Sad, a senior author of the Food Science & Nutrition study said, "This was another study by our group that confirmed possible nootropic effects of hydrogen-rich water in sleep-deprived men and women; these effects appear to be accompanied by notable changes in brain metabolism, with frontal brain specifically targeted by HRW. We used here robust methodology but still have to learn how HRW affects brain functioning at the cellular and subcellular level."

Alex Tarnava, Chief Executive Officer of Drink HRW said, "Sleep deprivation, poor diet, and countless other stressors we are bombarded with every day contribute to disruptions in many of the most critical functions our bodies have. Molecular hydrogen has shown across 1500 publications and 120 human studies to play a corrective role in restoring many of these proper functions, such as improving metabolic markers, promoting a healthy inflammatory response, and supporting the delicate harmony between our bodies natural levels of antioxidants and beneficial oxidative stressors."

"At Drink HRW we deliver the highest dosage and concentration of hydrogen in water instantly available anywhere in the world, and we are committed to supporting research around the world to better understand this important and fascinating molecule. We work with researchers to search for the truth, believing strongly that the researchers, not private companies, should have the sole authority to decide if they will publish results. We believe pursuit of the truth and integrity in research is the best path towards long term growth."

HRW supplied the hydrogen tablets for the study. It had no other involvement in the research.

Sergej Ostojic is a senior biomedical scientist with a broad research background in medicine, applied physiology, and nutrition. He is a board-certified M.D. and holds a Ph.D in Medical Sciences. Dr. Ostojic currently works as a full professor of biomedical sciences at the University of Novi Sad, and an adjunct professor at the University of Belgrade School of Medicine. His research expertise and experience include pre-clinical and clinical development of mitochondria-related nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements, tissue-specific metabolic assessment and translation, and work physiology. He has authored more than 200 scientific papers, 30 book chapters and books, and 5 patent applications, and has been the recipient of internationally competitive research scholarships including a WADA Scientific Research Grant, the NSCA International Award, research grants from the World Health Organization and European Commission, and many industrial endowments.

About Drink HRW

Drink HRW is on a mission to revolutionize the supplement industry with a new, science-based approach. In just 4 years of availability, various research teams have published 7 clinical trials and 2 case studies using their products, with an additional 15+ clinical trials and 4 preclinical research programs underway. Further, the Drink HRW technology is the only molecular hydrogen supplement on the market to obtain New Dietary Ingredient status after filing with the U.S. FDA.

For more information, please visit https://drinkhrw.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Alex Tarnava
media@drinkhrw.com
(323) 475-6001

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unprecedented levels of sleep deprivation, which presents a significant risk to mental and physical health, says Drink HRW. Additionally, "COVID-somnia," a term coined to describe the rising prevalence of insomnia following COVID-19 infection, has begun to emerge.

Related link: https://drinkhrw.com/

On Mandela Day, Scientology Churches Honor Madiba’s Legacy

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Protecting the most basic human right of all, the right to life, South Africa's Scientology Volunteer Ministers continue to serve Mandela's beloved country.

Mandela Day commemorates the birthday of Nelson Mandela "in recognition of the former South African President's contribution to the culture of peace and freedom." Its message: "Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better." It is this very purpose that has inspired South African Scientology Volunteer Ministers every day since the pandemic began. The Church of Scientology International features their work in a series of videos on an interactive timeline on the Scientology website.

With a Level 4 lockdown in place in the country to counter the third wave of COVID-19, Scientology Volunteer Ministers of South Africa marked Mandela Day 2021 by suiting up and heading out for yet another day of service.

In response to the pandemic, since March 2020, these volunteers have:

* Provided more than 1.1 million hours of service to their communities

* Sanitized well over a million vehicles including taxis, ambulances, buses, fire trucks and police cars

* Sanitized some 66,000 buildings, including orphanages, senior residences, schools, shelters and other facilities housing essential services.

The volunteers also provide educational booklets to help people understand how to keep themselves and their families safe by applying effective protocols. These booklets, available to read or download from the How to Stay Well Prevention Resource Center on the Scientology website, are published in 21 languages including Zulu, Sotha and Xhosa-the native languages of nearly half the nation. South African Volunteer Ministers have handed out more than a million copies of Stay Well booklets.

One of the stories featured on the interactive timeline on the Scientology website quotes an executive in the railroad sector.

"In my entire career life, I have not actually been contacted by someone who wants to assist government," she said. Some 300,000 people travel through the Johannesburg station daily and although their crews disinfect and clean, they have not been able to decontaminate them. When this executive heard that the Scientology volunteers offered to do this, she thought "Is this for real?" And she rushed to the station to see for herself and was amazed to see them performing this service free of charge.

"You do things with discipline, with commitment and with precision," said another transportation executive. "That's what I've learned from each one of you. The passion-it will remain with me."

"You guys came in here to help us," said the SAPS (South African Police Service) colonel in charge of a Johannesburg precinct in one of the videos. "You guys take care of our foot soldiers by sterilizing our vehicles. This is what we call police-community partnership. It sends a message to everyone."

The volunteers also clean and sanitize orphanages and homes for the elderly and train caregivers on how to protect themselves and those under their charge. One caregiver described his dilemma: although it puts him at risk to come to work, he sets his concerns aside because those in his facility need his help. He is grateful that the Volunteer Ministers disinfected the home and made sure the staff and their beneficiaries learned how to care for themselves.

Mandela Day emphasizes empowering others to serve, and here too the Volunteer Ministers excel. By training others on the skills of the Volunteer Minister, they have impacted the lives of more than 11,000 South Africans who have taken part in Scientology Tools for Life seminars and courses.

When she started learning the 19 Tools for Life Courses, a school principal didn't want to stop until she finished them all. "They are related to my everyday life and living," she said.

A bishop from Pretoria said this knowledge is the key to eradicating poverty and hunger.

A pastor from Mmametlhake said the Scientology courses completely changed how she counsels her congregation because now she can listen and once she understands what is bothering them, she has a spiritual toolkit she can empower them with.

A pastor from Pretoria admitted that he thought he "knew it all," but he now sees he didn't. "These courses helped me be a better person," he said.

The Church of Scientology response to the pandemic has been global and is illustrated by more than 1,200 images and 14 videos at 20/21: A Look Behind & A Look Ahead on the Scientology website. The interactive timeline including all videos may be viewed in 17 languages.

The Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers program is a religious social service created by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard in the mid-1970s. It constitutes one of the world's largest independent relief forces.

For more information, visit https://www.scientology.org/2021/.

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*Caption: Since the pandemic began, Scientology Volunteer Ministers of South Africa have provided more than 1.1 million hours of service to their communities

Protecting the most basic human right of all, the right to life, South Africa's Scientology Volunteer Ministers continue to serve Mandela's beloved country. Mandela Day commemorates the birthday of Nelson Mandela "in recognition of the former South African President's contribution to the culture of peace and freedom."

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Sales Boomerang releases Q2 2021 Mortgage Market Opportunities Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry’s top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today released its inaugural Mortgage Market Opportunities Report. According to the report, refinance opportunities continue to dominate the market, but a promising uptick in new listings was also evident in the Q2 data. Mortgage servicers will need to closely manage their default and foreclosure risk in the coming months, as the second quarter saw nearly two out of five customers trigger a risk-and-retention alert.

Methodology

The Mortgage Market Opportunities Report draws on Sales Boomerang system data to identify market opportunities of relevance to today's borrowers and lenders. To generate the report, Sales Boomerang reviewed data from more than 125 residential mortgage lenders that use its borrower intelligence and retention tools to monitor millions of customer and prospect records. Sales Boomerang then calculated the aggregate frequency with which those contact records triggered loan-opportunity and risk-and-retention alerts during the first and second quarters of 2021.

Key Findings*

Across the sample group, the frequency of each alert type in Q2 2021 was as follows:

* Mortgage Inquiry Alert: 5.87% of monitored contacts (down 33.97% from Q1)

A customer or prospect has shopped with a competitor in the last 24 hours.

* EPO Alert: 2.43% of monitored contacts (down 24.30% from Q1)

A customer or prospect whose loan closed ≤ 6 months ago has shopped with a competitor in the last 24 hours.

* Credit Improvement Alert: 2.20% of monitored contacts (up 41.94% from Q1)

A customer or prospect has improved their FICO score.

* New Listing Alert: 1.37% of monitored contacts (up 163.46% from Q1)

A customer or prospect has listed their home for sale.

* Equity Alert: 8.55% of monitored contacts (down 0.70% from Q1)

A customer or prospect's home equity has increased.

* Rate Alert: 13.33% of monitored contacts (up 31.85% from Q1)

The interest rate of a customer or prospect's existing mortgage is significantly higher than current prevailing rates.

For a subset of lenders that maintain servicing portfolios, the frequency of risk-and-retention alerts was as follows:

* Risk & Retention Alert: 36.63% of monitored contacts (down 5.69% from Q1)

A customer is engaging in one or more of 15 credit activities that may put their serviced loan at risk.

Analysis*

* Though New Listing alerts occurred in less than 2% of the sample data set, this alert type also saw the greatest quarter-over-quarter growth (163%). With home listings on the rise, we may be seeing the first signs of the purchase market's long-awaited reawakening.

* Refi opportunities continue to bear fruit; thanks to continued low interest rates, more than 13% of all contacts in the sample data set triggered a Rate alert in Q2, a 32% improvement over the previous quarter. But with Mortgage Inquiry alerts down nearly 34% quarter-over-quarter, lenders may need to proactively reach out to potential refi customers who aren't shopping for rates with the same gusto as they were at the beginning of the year.

* Equity alerts remained steady quarter-over-quarter, triggering for about 1 in 12 contacts (9%) in the sample data set.

* Risk & Retention was the most frequently triggered alert across the sample data set (37%). This result may be partially attributable to the sensitive nature of the Risk & Retention alert, which is triggered by any of 15 consumer behaviors that place a borrower in danger of missing a mortgage payment. The high frequency of this alert also underscores the nation's uneven economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, as more than 9.5 million people remain unemployed and around 2.5 million homeowners are in forbearance plans.

"Industry experts have been pushing the idea that the refinance market has dried up since early 2021, but our data shows that plenty of borrowers still have the opportunity to improve their rates," said Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin. "Meanwhile, the housing inventory shortages that have stymied the purchase market's potential may finally be turning a corner, as our customers saw significant gains in new listings in Q2."

*Key findings and analysis provided for informational purposes only. The data represented in the Mortgage Market Opportunities report is historical. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Sales Boomerang accepts no responsibility or liability for readers' use of the key findings or analysis included in this report.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang is trusted by more than 125 lenders - including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks - to help build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To date, Sales Boomerang alerts have enabled lenders to close more than $30 billion in additional loan volume that would have otherwise been overlooked and achieve customer retention rates that outperform industry norms by an average of 3-5X. To learn more about Sales Boomerang and its No Borrower Left Behind(tm) ethos, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

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Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry’s top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today released its inaugural Mortgage Market Opportunities Report. According to the report, refinance opportunities continue to dominate the market, but a promising uptick in new listings was also evident in the Q2 data. Mortgage servicers will need to closely manage their default and foreclosure risk in the coming months, as the second quarter saw nearly two out of five customers trigger a risk-and-retention alert.

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Desert lovers will have the opportunity to own a tiny home in new development south of Payson

PAYSON, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- DavCon Companies LLC announced that 20 acres of resort living is being developed in the Tonto Basin area. Roosevelt Lake Cottages will feature 140 spaces nestled in the Sonoran Desert of central Arizona and will feature pickle ball courts, a dog park, and hiking paths with opportunities for fishing and water sports at Roosevelt Lake.

The community is being curated for outdoor lovers looking to own their getaway home and will have dedicated spaces for RV rentals through the completion of development.

* 140 spaces available in a new community for outdoor recreation lovers

* Located 30 minutes south of Payson and just over an hour from the Phoenix Metro area

* Both custom cottages and RV space rental available inside the Tonto Basin

Roosevelt Lake Cottages is located 30 minutes south of Payson and just over an hour from the Phoenix Metro area. The resort backs up to the Tonto National Forest and offers some of the best outdoor activities in the state, along with a plethora of cultural heritage sites and natural history to explore.

Mike Middleton, property manager and regular Roosevelt Lakes visitor has been making memories in the area for over 30 years. "My family and I have been long-time visitors. We have always enjoyed the simpler life and treasured our time together exploring, hiking and playing on the lake. We were fortunate enough to purchase land and build our 'escape from the city;' that's the dream we want to make possible for others."

Leading the development is DavCon, a Commercial Developer & General Contractor in the greater Southwest area led by owner David Wakefield. "I have partnered with some really great people to make this happen. The model was to create 'resort-like living' without resort prices and create a safe environment with a true sense of community. Ultimately, this project is meant to offer affordable recreational homes to escape the big city and recharge with family and friends."

The locals in and around Tonto Basin are welcoming. "I have always been treated like a neighbor when engaging with the local businesses," says Middleton, "it has just about everything you need but still feels like the country-living you want."

140 spaces are available for reservation on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, visit https://rooseveltlakecottages.com/

ABOUT DAVCON COMPANIES:

DavCon Companies LLC is a commercial developer serving the Greater Southwest Region and general contractor offering development, design-build, entitlements, and construction management for retail, office, industrial, medical, and restaurants.

DavCon Companies LLC announced that 20 acres of resort living is being developed in the Tonto Basin area. Roosevelt Lake Cottages will feature 140 spaces nestled in the Sonoran Desert of central Arizona and will feature pickle ball courts, a dog park, and hiking paths with opportunities for fishing and water sports at Roosevelt Lake.

Related link: https://www.davcon.net/

Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC Announces Research Collaboration with the Department of Surgery at the University of Cambridge

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), a collaboration driven biotechnology company focused on the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-based diagnostics and therapeutics within the field of transplantation, is proud to announce that it has entered into a research collaboration with The University of Cambridge Abdominal Transplant Centre at Addenbrooke's Hospital, to develop new diagnostic strategies for DSA monitoring and characterization in transplantation.

The research is being led by Dr. Vasilis Kosmoliaptsis, Honorary Consultant Abdominal Transplant and HPB Surgeon, and Dr. Rico Buchli, Vice President Products and Services and Director of Research at PTS and its parent company, Pure Protein, LLC. The research project aims to investigate the relationship between alloantibody-HLA binding strength and the capacity of alloantibodies to mediate graft injury in solid organ transplantation, with the goal to develop and validate new HLA-antibody assays that will define the future thinking of antibody affinity in transplant rejection.

Dr. Kosmoliaptsis's group and collaborators have recently developed a novel immunoassay (microfluidic antibody affinity profiling) that enables quantification of antibody affinity and concentration directly in patient sera thus allowing clinical translation of this research for patient benefit. If successful, such data will potentially facilitate a new diagnostic tool to quantify alloantibody-mediated immunological risk that may enable improved access to transplantation, reduce the risk of humoral rejection, and improve transplant outcomes.

"Antibody affinity matters, and we believe that this work has the potential to transform clinical practice in transplantation," Dr. Kosmoliaptsis stated. "The provision of purified and naturally folded HLA reagents by PTS for use in our kinetics experiments provides an exciting opportunity to increase our understanding of the pathogenic potential of HLA-specific antibodies in the context of transplantation and to improve long-term transplant outcomes."

"This research will provide compelling new evidence supporting the role of DSA affinity assessment in risk stratification of donor-specific humoral responses. We foresee that this new insight into HLA antibody kinetics will provide new strategies and diagnostics that could help improve individual patient care and ultimately increase the lifespan of transplants," said Dr. Buchli.

About Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC

Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC was founded in 1999 in order to leverage the leading research in HLA protein of parent company, Pure Protein, LLC, into solutions to address a growing list of needs in organ transplantation.

About Pure Protein, LLC

Pure Protein, LLC is a biotechnology company funded and managed by Emergent Technologies, Inc. that is focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary technologies related to the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system, formed and exclusively licensed from the University of Oklahoma. Pure Protein, in conjunction with its affiliates and subsidiaries, aims to bring novel therapies and diagnostic tools to patients across a wide range of application areas spanning from therapeutic development in the fields of oncology, autoimmunity, and infectious disease, to antibody mediated rejection in transplantation.

Through its new ecommerce website, http://www.hlaprotein.com/, Pure Protein now offers academic and commercial researchers the ability to purchase individual HLA reagents to detect, profile, and monitor allele-specific immune responses, as well as HLA peptide epitope binding services to aid in improving the design of vaccination and therapeutic targeting strategies.

Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), a collaboration driven biotechnology company focused on the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-based diagnostics and therapeutics within the field of transplantation, is proud to announce that it has entered into a research collaboration with The University of Cambridge Abdominal Transplant Centre at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

Related link: https://www.puretransplant.com/

GPRS Acquires New York Leak Detection

TOLEDO, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC ("GPRS"), has acquired New York Leak Detection, a leading provider of utility locating and leak detection services. New York Leak Detection has been serving clients in the Northeast for 19 years.

New York Leak Detection's clients include engineering firms, municipalities, utilities, and contractors who rely on its services to identify and map the presence of subsurface structures using ground penetrating radar and other locating techniques. New York Leak Detection represents the seventh acquisition for GPRS.

New York Leak Detection represents a highly complementary acquisition that enhances GPRS' existing capabilities and market position in the Northeast, and introduces a new leak detection service offering for GPRS' customers.

"New York Leak Detection is a tremendous fit for GPRS," said Matt Aston, President of GPRS. "We share a similar vision, culture, and mission for serving our clients with the highest quality of service and support. We are excited about the partnership with New York Leak Detection and believe that the combination of the two organizations will result in attractive growth opportunities."

"GPRS is the ideal new owner for New York Leak Detection," said Mike Goodfellow, President of New York Leak Detection. "GPRS' scale and reputation make it a perfect home for the New York Leak Detection team. We are excited for this new partnership with GPRS that will provide a broader set of products and services, enabling us to better serve our clients and further accelerate our growth."

Existing New York Leak Detection operations will continue business as usual, and New York Leak Detection clients will receive the same level of high-quality customer support as prior to the acquisition.

About GPRS

GPRS, headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, provides private utility locating and concrete scanning services to utilities, contractors, engineering firms and environmental consultants in every major market in the United States. To learn more, visit http://www.gprsinc.com/.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC ("GPRS"), has acquired New York Leak Detection, a leading provider of utility locating and leak detection services. New York Leak Detection has been serving clients in the Northeast for 19 years.

Related link: https://www.gp-radar.com/

Sunpro Solar Named Second Largest Residential Contractor in the US

MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Solar Power World has recognized Sunpro Solar's installation success by ranking the company at No. 2 for residential solar contractors in the U.S. This is the sixth consecutive year Sunpro Solar has made the Top Solar Contractors List, climbing three spots since last year.

The Top Solar Contractors list is developed each year by Solar Power World to honor the work of the top 500 solar installers in the United States. Solar companies in the utility, commercial and residential markets are ranked by number of kilowatts installed in the previous year. Companies are grouped and listed by specific service, markets and states.

Sunpro Solar installed an impressive 94,959 kilowatts of solar power in 2020. Since 2008, Sunpro Solar has brought affordable electricity options and energy independence to homeowners across the nation. They have installed more than 189 total megawatts of solar energy for more than 25,000 satisfied customers since its founding.

"It's humbling to see how much Sunpro Solar has grown from its beginnings in Louisiana to now providing clean, solar energy to tens of thousands of families across the nation," said Marc Jones, Sunpro Solar's Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Our continued growth and success are without question attributed to the passionate and dedicated employees and operations teams that work tirelessly to deliver excellent experiences to our customers. As we grow, our commitment to making a difference in the communities we serve remains our focus."

In 2020, Sunpro Solar's strong growth continued as they expanded into six additional states -- North Carolina, Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska, Arizona, and Virginia, bringing their total to 20 states. Sunpro Solar also received additional honors in 2020 such as making the list of Inc 5000's Fastest-Growing Businesses and Vet 100 lists.

"Not even COVID-19 closures and slowdowns could prevent the solar industry from installing fantastic numbers last year," said Kelly Pickerel, editor in chief of Solar Power World. "The Solar Power World team is so glad to recognize over 400 companies on the 2021 Top Solar Contractors list that not only survived a pandemic but thrived in spite of it." Sunpro Solar now provides jobs for more than 3,000 people, hiring over 1,000 new employees despite the global pandemic.

Committed to expanding services through smart innovation and strong partnerships with leading manufacturers like LG, Enphase, Unirac, and Tesla, Sunpro Solar is positioned to offer customers the most reliable products with strong warranties and complete control of their energy.

About Sunpro Solar

Sunpro Solar is a leading residential solar company in the U.S. that provides affordable solar energy and battery storage solutions. Sunpro Solar was named the second largest residential solar installer in the U.S. by Solar Power World magazine in July 2021. An Inc. 500 company, Sunpro Solar continues to expand as the demand for home solar in the United States rapidly increases. Sunpro Solar is headquartered in Louisiana and has operational facilities in 20 states.

For more information, visit https://www.gosunpro.com/.

About Solar Power World

Solar Power World is the leading online and print resource for news and information regarding solar installation, development and technology. Since 2011, SPW has helped U.S. solar contractors - including installers, developers and EPCs in all markets - grow their businesses and do their jobs better.

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Kristie Moser
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Solar Power World has recognized Sunpro Solar's installation success by ranking the company at No. 2 for residential solar contractors in the U.S. This is the sixth consecutive year Sunpro Solar has made the Top Solar Contractors List, climbing three spots since last year.

Related link: https://www.gosunpro.com/

Tenorshare Announces Its Revamped iAnyGo V2.0.0 for a Better User Experience

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tenorshare has proudly announced that it has launched iAnyGo V2.0.0 with several new features and a more fun experience. The version makes great progress in its function, adding the GPS Joystick and Cooldown Timer.

WHAT ARE THE NEW UPDATES?

1 - You can use GPS Joystick and keyboard to change the direction of movement at any time.

2 - You can use GPS Joystick and keyboard to change the direction of movement at any time.

3 - You can use GPS Joystick and keyboard to change the direction of movement at any time.

4 - You can use GPS Joystick and keyboard to change the direction of movement at any time.

MAJOR FEATURES OF TENORSHARE IANYGO:

* One Click to change GPS location to anywhere on iPhone/iPad/iPod

* Simulate GPS movement along the paths you draw

* Using GPS joystick or keyboard to change the direction of movement

* Set the moving speed from 1m/s to 70 km/h and times for your route

* The added Cooldown timer can effectively prevent soft ban in Pokemon Go

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY:

Tenorshare iAnyGo is available for Mac 10.13 and later, and Windows 7/8/8.1/10. It supports all iPhone/iPad/iPod with latest iOS versions. The price is $39.95 for 1-year license now. Click here to see the detailed information.

Information: https://www.tenorshare.com/purchase/buy-ianygo.html

About Tenorshare

Tenorshare is an international software company founded in 2007 and is known for its award-winning and highly rated software products. More information: https://www.tenorshare.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenorshareOfficial/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenorshare

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Tenorshare has proudly announced that it has launched iAnyGo V2.0.0 with several new features and a more fun experience. The version makes great progress in its function, adding the GPS Joystick and Cooldown Timer.

Related link: https://www.tenorshare.com/

Zach Poth Joins TAG CXO as COO to Support Growing Demand for Fractional Executive Services

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- TAG CXO, an organization of successful fractional executives available for hire, is pleased to announce that Zach Poth has joined the team. Poth is an accomplished information technology pro who will take on the role of chief operating officer.

In this role, Zach will support all TAG CXO chief information officers and industry advisors, helping to match these executives-as-a-service with the right companies to make a significant impact for both parties. Zach will ensure the company continues to offer undiluted quality as it grows and he will be a brand ambassador for TAG CXO's core values.

"I look at myself as the guardian of the brand for TAG," he said. "I want to make sure those core values are carried through all of our interactions - with the team and with our clients."

Zach has had the good fortune of working with many remarkable organizations and professionals that have provided him decades of experience learning the ins and outs of business building and leadership. Creating effective operational processes, designing cutting-edge platforms and managing lucrative sales programs are some of Zach's successes, but his greatest achievements have come from strategically bridging gaps in an organization to lead to success of their business initiatives.

While Zach has worked with a variety of companies in heavy, civil and commercial constructions, energy and utility, diversified industrials and software-as-a-service, his passion lies in in the development of businesses and people in the start-up and technology industries.

"Zach is a real utility player, astute with client-focused marketing strategies, able to provide experienced leadership across the sales cycle, and confident building out and managing the delivery executive bench," said TAG CXO principal and founder, Paul Theisen. "His portfolio of experience and skillsets are second to his strength of character as a man of faith, a great husband and father and great team member at the office. We are delighted and fortunate to have him join the TAG Team, raise the bar and be the guardian of our brand promise."

Zach takes his role as guardian outside the office as well, to his home and wife and children. Raising his family to be Christ-centered leaders is Zach's greatest joy.

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/about/zach-poth/ and https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on-demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round-out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

TAG CXO, 7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120-167, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

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TAG CXO, an organization of successful fractional executives available for hire, is pleased to announce that Zach Poth has joined the team. Poth is an accomplished information technology pro who will take on the role of chief operating officer.

Related link: https://tagcxo.com/

NEW YORK IS BACK – photography by Fernando Espinosa Chauvin at Studio Anise in Soho

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- STUDIO ANISE, 21 Greene St, New York, is proud to present: "NEW YORK IS BACK," An exhibition of New York photography by Fernando Espinosa Chauvin.

In the height of the pandemic, New York City became a ghost town as buildings emptied, businesses closed and residents hunkered down in their apartments for safety. There was silence apart from sirens and the nightly celebrations for the health care heroes.

Now in the Summer of 2021, New York is awakening. And photographer, Fernando Espinosa, is once again up in the air, shooting the rebirth from the skies. His photographs, shot in infra-red, and exhibited now for the first time, document the survival and evolution of the city. So much has changed in the skyline, and Espinosa's photographs pay homage to the beauty and the hope emerging from the darkness.

Fernando Espinosa is from Ecuador and moved to New York 30 years ago to pursue his career in Photography.

Private Reception: Thursday, July 22, 2021, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The exhibition will run until August 22, 2021.

Studio Anise address: 21 Greene St, SOHO, New York, NY 10013

LEARN MORE:

https://espinosaphotography.com/

Follow Fernando Espinosa on social at:

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/espinosaphotography/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fernandoespinosachauvin/

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Fernando Espinosa fespinosach@mac.com 917 359 8492

Diego Ponce taylorponcearts@gmail.com 646-721-7589

STUDIO ANISE, 21 Greene St, New York, is proud to present: "NEW YORK IS BACK," An exhibition of New York photography by Fernando Espinosa Chauvin. The exhibition will run until August 22, 2021.

Related link: https://espinosaphotography.com/

SimpleNexus expands C-suite under leadership of Cathleen Schreiner Gates

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced new executive appointments in operations, revenue generation and customer success. With this restructure, recently appointed CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates deepens the tech firm's organizational chart and adds her stamp to an executive team focused on elevating the homeownership experience.

"SimpleNexus' continued success requires a corresponding commitment to ensuring the proper strategic-level thinking and oversight are in place in all aspects of the company," said SimpleNexus CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates. "I've hand-selected these proven team members to help drive our strategy and prepare for future growth."

THE PROMOTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES INCLUDE:

Kevin McKenzie, Chief Operating Officer (COO)

McKenzie, who is also the firm's chief financial officer (CFO), will absorb the responsibilities of COO, including oversight of human resources, information technology, legal, corporate development and facilities.

John Aslanian, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Aslanian's promotion from senior vice president of sales to CRO recognizes his contributions to two years of record-breaking revenue growth for the firm. He joined SimpleNexus in 2019 as an established sales veteran with more than two decades of experience in the mortgage and software industries.

Andria Lightfoot, Chief Customer Officer (CCO)

Lightfoot, who joined SimpleNexus in March of this year as vice president of professional services, has leveraged her deep mortgage expertise to drive adoption of digital eClosing. As CCO, Lightfoot will oversee all customer-centric activities of SimpleNexus' customer division including, professional services, customer success, support, training, and integration engineering. Pam Faulkner, formerly director of mortgage solutions, will join Lightfoot's team as a vice president of customer journey.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is a homeownership platform transforming the mortgage experience and connecting borrowers, loan officers, real estate agents and settlement service providers throughout the homebuying process. The platforms' native mobile toolset enables lenders to originate, process and close home loans from anywhere with increased efficiency and convenience. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals, sign disclosures and execute eClosings - all on the go. SimpleNexus provides borrowers with a single sign-on experience from home search to the application, document upload, eClose and beyond for a more streamlined homeownership journey.

Learn more at: https://www.simplenexus.com/

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage #mortgageindustry #mortgagelending

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced new executive appointments in operations, revenue generation and customer success.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Choyce Peterson Publishes Mid-Year 2021 Lower Fairfield County Office Space Availability Poster

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Choyce Peterson, Inc. (www.choycepeterson.com), a full service commercial real estate brokerage firm with a specialization in tenant representation, announced the release of its 23rd semi-annual Lower Fairfield County Office Space Availability Poster.

The full-size poster depicts silhouettes of 96 buildings with a total inventory of 18.2 million square feet (sf) and tracks changes in office space availability from Year-End 2020 to Mid-Year 2021 in larger, primarily multi-tenanted Class A office buildings in Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich, and Westport. The unique study illustrates the absorption and give back of direct and sublease space, as well as overall availability statistics.

This report shows there was a 1.9 percentage point increase in total availability during the first half of 2021, from 27.8% at Year-End 2020 to 31.7% at Mid-Year 2021. Interestingly, of the 361,923 sf increase in total availability, 88% is due to new sublease space added to the market.

The following refers to the poster's "availability rate" at Year End 2020 vs. Mid-Year 2021 in each market surveyed:

* Stamford increased from 34.1 to 35.1%. Of the 31 buildings surveyed, 11 experienced a decrease in available square footage, 12 had an increase and 8 were unchanged. 300 Atlantic Street, 1 Landmark Square, and 677 Washington Boulevard combined added 157,672 sf of available space.
* Norwalk increased from 34.6% to 35.8%. Of the 20 buildings surveyed, 7 experienced a decrease in available square footage, 9 had an increase and 4 were unchanged. 383 Main Avenue, 201 Merritt 7 and 401 Merritt 7 combined added 81,883 sf of available space.
* Greenwich increased from 16.1% to 21.8%. Of the 25 buildings surveyed, 9 experienced a decrease in available square footage, 7 had an increase and 9 were unchanged. 1 American Lane, 100 West Putnam Avenue, and 411 West Putnam Avenue combined added 249,173 sf of available space.
* Westport, the strongest of the four markets, increased from 12.6% to 13.6%. Of the 20 buildings surveyed, 3 experienced a decrease in available square footage, 7 had an increase and 10 were unchanged. 500 Post Road E, 276 Post Road W, and 315 Post Road W combined added 17,725 sf of available space.

"Over the past five years, this is only the second time that all four sub-markets have shown an increase in availability," stated John P. Hannigan, a principal at Choyce Peterson. "The total availability increased by 1.9 percentage points over the past six months. And in the twelve-month period (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021) it increased by 3.9 percentage points. With an abundance of office space available in the market, tenants can choose between a wide geographic, quality and price range. Free rent, landlord funded build outs, and discounted rent continue be favorable deal terms for tenants in today's market."

Adam Cognetta, a vice president at Choyce Peterson noted, "While availability is up, office leasing inquiries remain strong with some tailwinds courtesy of recent Lower Fairfield County HQ relocation announcements. Companies with foresight on headcount, performance, and utilization of space in markets with high availability rates are best positioned to lock-in attractive, long-term deals. Firms or organizations lacking that visibility still have plenty of shorter-term, turn-key options via both direct space and sublease alternatives. We remain cautiously optimistic as the lasting effects of work-from-home and post-pandemic workplace take shape."

To view the poster, click on the following link: http://www.choycepeterson.com/officeposter

To order a copy of Choyce Peterson's comparative Silhouette Poster, please call 203-356-9600 or email info@choycepeterson.com.

About Choyce Peterson

Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm with offices in Norwalk, CT and Rye Brook, NY, was founded in 1997 and has negotiated millions of square feet of transactions in 42 states and Canada. The Choyce Peterson process delivers comprehensive and creative real estate solutions to ensure clients derive maximum value from their real estate decisions.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
John P. Hannigan
Principal
203-961-8175
Choyce Peterson, Inc.
jhannigan@choycepeterson.com
www.choycepeterson.com

Adam M. Cognetta
Vice President
203-961-8173
203-961-8173
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Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full service commercial real estate brokerage firm with a specialization in tenant representation, announced the release of its 23rd semi-annual Lower Fairfield County Office Space Availability Poster.

Related link: https://www.choycepeterson.com/

Organic Aromas Pioneers Again With Exciting New Market Leading Products: Receives New Trademark For Raindrop Design And Vows To Fight The Fakes

BOISE, Idaho /ScoopCloud/ -- Organic Aromas® (organicaromas.com), creator of the innovative nebulizing aromatherapy diffuser has once again introduced cutting edge products to the market. The Essential Oil Blending Lab Kit, The Attar Nebulizing Diffuser and the ultimate blending guide eBook are now available. The company has also received a new trademark for the Raindrop diffuser design.

The Essential Oil Blending Lab Kit

This is an ideal toolkit when you are practically looking to optimize your essential oil blending knowledge. Basically, you experiment with oils to come up with tailored blends that suit your lifestyle, taste and preference. This product contains handy glass tools and guiding stickers to ensure that you experiment effectively with various aromas to create, among others cleaning sprays, beauty hacks and many more. The kit is packaged in a compact container for easy use on the go.

The Attar Nebulizing Diffuser

The Attar Nebulizing Diffuser is a powerful 3-in-1 aromatherapy device. It is the largest diffuser in the market and works best in large spaces like conference rooms, theaters, warehouses, recreation centers and so on. This remarkable instrument is fitted with all the quality signature Organic Aromas diffuser features. It is uniquely made for large spaces and groups.

The Ultimate Blending eBook

This new e-guide is called "Transform Your Life With These Ten Therapeutic Essential Oil Blends." This blending resource is all you need to up your aromatherapy game. Enter the exciting world of fragrance notes and learn how to create winning therapeutic blends. This eBook guides you on how to activate the Blending Lab Kit. From safety information to the best blending practices, this product is paramount in adding vital blending skills to the user. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09473258G.

New Trademark For Raindrop Nebulizing Diffuser Design

Organic Aromas is now the United States sole trademark holder of the remarkable and iconic Raindrop diffuser design. This unique shape and appearance is part of the story and the success of Organic Aromas. The certification protects the design and seeks to end the production of fakes and imitations in the market. Our customers deserve the very best quality Raindrop diffuser, and the new trademark will guarantee this.

Organic Aromas Cares About Your Health, Submits Essential Oils for Testing with 3rd Party Lab!

Organic Aromas essential oils have been tested/analyzed for quality and safety by PhytoChemia; an independent laboratory licensed in Canada. 2021 lab results confirm that the oils have NO contaminants, diluents or adulterants. We deeply care about our clients' health and safety. These laboratory results are available on our website for perusal before purchasing.

About Organic Aromas

Organic Aromas is the leading aromatherapy brand - maker of the iconic Nebulizing Diffuser. The company also sells a host of premium quality essential oils and aromatherapy accessories. This innovative company is always adding exciting products to its portfolio to enhance and promote effective aromatherapy.

This video shows our masterpiece in action: https://youtu.be/LRHflGD9y-8

More information at: https://organicaromas.com/.

Organic Aromas, 1655 W. Fairview Ave. Ste 102, Boise, ID 83702

MEDIA CONTACT:
Mark Fackrell
Phone: 1 (208) 486 2857
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Organic Aromas®, creator of the innovative nebulizing aromatherapy diffuser has once again introduced cutting edge products to the market. The Essential Oil Blending Lab Kit, The Attar Nebulizing Diffuser and the ultimate blending guide eBook are now available. The company has also received a new trademark for the Raindrop diffuser design.

Related link: https://organicaromas.com/

SanAttest Launches Training, Validation and Tracking Software for Cleaning and Sanitizing

WILMINGTON, Del. /ScoopCloud/ -- SanAttest, LLC, a fast-growing provider of training, validation and tracking technologies for cleaning and sanitizing processes, today announced it has launched its new flagship offering. Ideal for businesses of all types and sizes, the SanAttest real-time, interactive monitoring and assessment system validates, trains and monitors cleaning and sanitizing activities to make sure all team members perform required facility and personal safety and cleanliness tasks.

Initial SanAttest customers span a variety of retail stores, restaurants, entertainment and sport venues, fitness centers and personal services businesses.

"The pandemic has made providing a safe, comfortable environment for both employees and customers a business imperative," said Nathan Hogg, SanAttest customer and general manager of family entertainment center Uptown Alley in Winnipeg, Manitoba. "SanAttest helps us prove cleaning and sanitizing is happening on a regular basis right from a smartphone, tablet or laptop," added Hogg. "It not only helps me monitor and protect my business but helps us grow."

"Keeping kids safe and healthy at our facilities is priority one," said Mary Tons, CEO and owner of MPower Youth Sports and Martial Arts of America near Cincinnati, Ohio. "We had a real paperwork nightmare around tracking cleaning and sanitizing activities that SanAttest helped us eliminate," added Tons. "Being able to quickly compile information with SanAttest to give health inspectors detailed documentation that we are doing what we are supposed to be doing without taking time out of my busy schedule has been a real godsend."

"Business cleanliness is more important than ever before," said SanAttest Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer Colin Koch. "The pandemic has created significant challenged when it comes to documenting and training employees on cleaning and sanitization practices, reminding staff to complete tasks, holding them accountable by tracking their efforts and then reporting who did what, when and where to the proper authorities," added Koch. "SanAttest makes adhering to sanitization and cleanliness procedures and complying with safety mandates simple, straightforward and easy, while providing business owners with a verifiable audit trail and frontline defense," added Koch.

Sales organizations, industry consultants and other parties looking for a competitive edge or a new revenue stream to offer clients may email info@sanattest.com to learn about the SanAttest referral partner program.

ABOUT SANATTEST, LLC

SanAttest is a fast-growing provider of sanitization and cleanliness training, validation and tracking technology that helps employees properly perform company procedures and comply with industry and national standards within seconds, while delivering consistent, positive and sparkling customer experiences. SanAttest is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and has offices in Orlando, Florida and Winnipeg, Manitoba.

To learn more, please visit https://sanattest.com/ or email info@sanattest.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Peggy Bekavac Olson
Strategic Marketing
480.510.8120
SanAttest@smktg.com

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SanAttest, LLC, a fast-growing provider of training, validation and tracking technologies for cleaning and sanitizing processes, today announced it has launched its new flagship offering. Ideal for businesses of all types and sizes.

Related link: https://sanattest.com/

Faith James, CEO of The Personal Branding Consultancy, LLC Awarded as a Top 100 Marketing & Advertising Influencer at MARsum 2021 Marketing, Advertising & Retail Summit

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Faith James, CEO and Founder of The Personal Branding Consultancy, LLC is honored to announce her award as a Top 100 Influencer in Marketing & Advertising at this year's MARsum Marketing, Advertising & Retail Summit. The summit took place June 29th - July 1st at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, and hosted over 400 marketing and advertising industry leaders and professionals from across the globe.

"Ms. James has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Marketing & Advertising Influencers for her outstanding contributions to the industry," says Imran Ali - Vice Chair - Corporate Affairs MARsum.

"I am honored and grateful to God for this Top 100 Influencer award," states Ms. James. "It reinforces the benefits of being in service and contribution to supporting entrepreneurs and business owners to build their brands to increase their visibility and reputation."

The MARsum Summit is held annually and nominates, vets, and interviews candidates from across the globe. This year's conference featured a wide variety of businesses supporting the efforts of entrepreneurs and established businesses, from market researchers to branding experts.

In addition to receiving this award, Ms. James also contributed to the summit experience by moderating a panel discussion on The Impact of Print and Digital Media on Popular Culture. Ms. James states, "My agency team and I look forward to continuing to stand as a source for transformed brands."

For more information Ms. James and The Faith James Personal Branding Consultancy, contact her directly at faith@faithjames.com.

Faith James is a 2x International Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Creator of The Brand Accelerator Online Course and The CEO Bootcamp and Mastermind Intensive. She is an award-winning certified personal branding expert with over 25 years of experience in the advertising industry. Ms. James has worked with multiple Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft, Pepsi, Mary Kay and Liberty Mutual to name a few. She currently serves established Kingdom-leaning female business owners, and a few enlightened men, from Atlanta to Austria, with a focus on defining their unique brand positioning so they stand out in a sea of sameness and power-up their professional reputation in the marketplace. Learn more about Ms. James and The Personal Branding Consultancy at https://www.faithjames.com/ and follow her on Instagram @faithajames.

MEDIA CONTACT
Faith James
Phone number: 612.205.6526
Email: faith@faithjames.com
Website: https://www.faithjames.com/

Faith James, CEO and Founder of The Personal Branding Consultancy, LLC is honored to announce her award as a Top 100 Influencer in Marketing & Advertising at this year's MARsum Marketing, Advertising & Retail Summit. The summit took place June 29th - July 1st at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, and hosted over 400 marketing and advertising industry leaders and professionals from across the globe.

Related link: https://www.faithjames.com/

MetaGeek Unveils New Tech Support Product Addressing Remote Employees’ Home Wi-Fi

BOISE, Idaho /ScoopCloud/ -- Today Wi-Fi tech company MetaGeek announces the launch of its highly anticipated Signifi Business. Signifi Business helps IT professionals visualize and troubleshoot employees' home Wi-Fi networks with remote tools and a centralized dashboard.

It's designed for organizations supporting remote or hybrid employees, which has become a significant percentage of the workforce as the pandemic year has permanently changed many employees' and businesses' relationship to the office.

How It Works from the IT Pro's Perspective

"Signifi Business allows IT to remotely diagnose connectivity issues on employees' Wi-Fi networks, no matter their location," explains MetaGeek's Founder and "Chief Geek" Ryan Woodings. "The best part is that front-line remote troubleshooting is done for you, and you only have to get involved when there are escalations."

End users install a lightweight desktop client that scans their network periodically, diagnoses issues, and suggests step-by-step fixes for them to try, while at the same time sending network data to the admin dashboard.

That way, if the self-help fixes don't work, IT administrators already have all the information needed to step in and resolve the problem quickly - no tedious helpdesk calls required.

What It Costs

The $150 plan is billed annually for five seats, with a 14-day free trial to start. Additional seats are available at $30/year.

More Details

* https://www.metageek.com/products/signifi/business/

* Logos and screenshots of Signifi in action are available here: https://metageek.egnyte.com/fl/eD3yZMm4oz/Signifi_Business_Press_Kit_(external)_#folder-link/.

Media Contact:

Sally Spaulding, public relations, sally@spauldingpr.com, 970.986.9063

About MetaGeek

MetaGeek has been in the Wi-Fi business for more than 15 years, with popular products like Wi-Spy and inSSIDer. The Boise, Idaho-based company makes affordable and easy-to-use tools that network administrators and installers need to visualize, troubleshoot, and optimize Wi-Fi networks. More at https://www.metageek.com/ and in conversation at https://twitter.com/metageek.

Today Wi-Fi tech company MetaGeek announces the launch of its highly anticipated Signifi Business. Signifi Business helps IT professionals visualize and troubleshoot employees' home Wi-Fi networks with remote tools and a centralized dashboard.

Related link: https://www.metageek.com/

Melissa Martz’s Congressional Campaign Finishes First Quarter with Strong Grassroots Support

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- A tenacious fighter, attorney, mother and anti-child trafficking advocate, Melissa Martz hit the streets three months ago to garner community support for Florida's 18th Congressional District. Her first quarter FEC filings show she did just that by raising $202,000.

Martz reported no political action committee (PAC) money, but a substantial amount of local money and in-kind donations.

"These numbers let me know the people in our community are serious about having someone in Congress who will represent their interests and not those of big business and special interest groups," said Martz. "The encouragement I've received has been overwhelming."

More than 40 people have adorned their cars with large magnets acknowledging their commitment to her candidacy from the start.

A main tenet of her platform is to protect the innate value of each individual. Martz is a Constitutionalist, with a moral fire to see the inalienable rights of "We The People," protected by the government, not taken by it.

Government intrusion, overreach and outright corruption are happening at alarming rates, which is prompting a ground swell of support for new leadership in our country.

Martz is prepared to introduce and support legislation that supports Constitutional rights, restricts government overreach and protects our children. She is known as a woman of action and understands the God-given sovereignty of the individual.

A campaign celebration is planned for July 24th from 4-6 p.m. at You Farm in Loxahatchee, FL. For more information about the Melissa Martz for Congress 2022 campaign and to follow her on social media, visit http://www.melissamartz.com/.

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*Caption: Melissa Martz, candidate for Florida's 18th Congressional District.

PAID FOR BY MELISSA MARTZ FOR CONGRESS 2022.

A tenacious fighter, attorney, mother and anti-child trafficking advocate, Melissa Martz hit the streets three months ago to garner community support for Florida's 18th Congressional District. Her first quarter FEC filings show she did just that by raising $202,000.

Related link: https://melissamartz.com/

PassFab Provides Great Discount for 2021 Back to School

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- PassFab has proudly announced the launch of its all-new and exciting 'PassFab Back to School Education Offer' to welcome back students and teachers from holidays. In this remarkable new offer, PassFab is offering a wide range of promotional activities, including huge discount, and an epic buy one get one free offer. In this PassFab Back to School Education Offer, the company is also offering its powerful screen recorder for learning and its bundles at a great discount.

"PassFab started in 2010 as a leading professional software provider and over the years, our well-received products have been trusted, downloaded, installed and used by millions of users in different countries and regions globally," said the spokesperson of PassFab, while introducing the company. "With our easy, fast, reliable, and professional software solutions, we have reached more than 20 million users worldwide in over 200 countries and we will keep innovating and moving forward to bring the best service for everyone in the world," she added.

Up to 70% Discount Only Need $5

In PassFab Back to School Education Offer this summer, the first promotion offered by PassFab is announced under the PassFab Student Plan. With more than 70% discount, students can now get PassFab Screen Recorder for only $5. With this remarkable new software to support online learning, students can easily record any area of their screen, webcam, or both for a picture in picture effect, in high definition and with no restrictions on the number or length of their recordings.

Buy One PassFab Product Get One Free

In the second promotion under the PassFab Back to School Education Offer, anyone can now avail the Buy One Software and Get One Screen Recorder for FREE offer. Users can choose from a wide range of useful software from the website of PassFab and get a screen recorder as a bonus on checkout. Among these software is 4WinKey, which is known as the ultimate way to bypass windows software on any computer. The company also offers iPhone Unlocker Software, Android Unlocker Software, and get Screen Recorder free of cost.

How to participate:

For more information, please click the links below: http://www.passfab.com/sales-promotion.html

About PassFab

PassFab was founded in 2010 as a leading password recovery tool developer, and it has now expanded to a range of software and online tools to make the lives of its users easier worldwide.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passfab/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/passfab

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/passfab

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PassFab has proudly announced the launch of its all-new and exciting 'PassFab Back to School Education Offer' to welcome back students and teachers from holidays. In this remarkable new offer, PassFab is offering a wide range of promotional activities, including huge discount, and an epic buy one get one free offer.

Related link: https://www.passfab.com/

New Social Platform, Designed Conviction, Works to Reduce Recidivism and Inspire Creative Action

OLYMPIA, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Designed Conviction is a social enterprise with a mission to break the stigma around incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals and promote positive rehabilitation through art, media and marketing design.

"We're doing business with a purpose," Taylor Tom Conley, founder, Designed Conviction, says. "We hope this network serves as a launch pad for ideas to grow and flourish while reducing recidivism and working to bridge the gap between incarceration and society."

Conley is no stranger to incarceration. He's currently serving a life sentence without parole in Washington state. He was 20 when he first started his sentence in 2006 and despite not having a release date, he did not let that discourage him from doing something with his life. He's spent a great amount of his time taking business classes and advancing his education while working to develop his craft.

As a talented artist and songwriter, he needed a way to nurture his creativity. He partnered with his wife, Cecilia, a Mexican immigrant, to develop a social network that would not only help him, but others too.

The couple started out by publishing what is now their flagship magazine, "Designed Conviction." It's distributed to jails and prisons across the country in an effort to extend the platform to the incarcerated and provide an opportunity for artists, writers and other creators to participate. The magazine hosts a yearly contest where people can gain exposure and exhibit their works online and during in-person events.

As the magazine gained recognition, they also developed a podcast, "The Life of a Lifer," which focused on others serving life sentences. That podcast is now called, "Designed Conviction," and features a host of collaborators, including previously incarcerated individuals, advocates and more.

To date, Designed Conviction has grown its network to also include a website and social media. It's expanded its reach to help people publish and market their own products with a cause.

And it could not do it without the help of the network's sponsor and investor, Jerry Logan, a philanthropist and retired businessman. Together, and with his contribution, they've invested more than $100,000.

As the business gains traction, more and more people are spreading the word that when they do business with Designed Conviction, they're not just getting affordable, quality services, they're also making a difference to end mass incarceration.

"There are so many talented people out there and there's a real need to help them develop that talent while creating value and worth to a disenfranchised society," Conley says. "It's important to not give up hope despite living in an environment that mostly thrives on negativity."

Designed Conviction makes a positive out of a negative and gives people hope - hope to get noticed for their craft and to be seen as a person, not just a prisoner.

The social platform has worked with many formerly-incarcerated people such as Seth Anthony, Dave Dahl, founder of Dave's Killer Bread, Struggle Jennings, Lizzy Kommes, Big Buzz, Chris Wilson, Angalia Bianca and more. It has a dedicated promise to take 50 percent of its profits to invest back into helping people, nonprofits and other programs that are working to reduce recidivism.

"Art changed my life," Conley says. "And, sometimes people just need to see that it's possible to believe in it."

About Designed Conviction

Designed Conviction is an enterprise that provides professional level services to artists, authors, creators, nonprofits and businesses. It specializes in web and graphic design with branding across all digital platforms, optimization, SEO and marketing.

For more information: https://www.designedconviction.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designedconvictions/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designedconviction

Twitter: https://twitter.com/designedconvict

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VIDEO: "So Cold," written by Taylor Tom Conley, founder, Designed Conviction: https://youtu.be/rIVNjFjtDtg

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Caption: Taylor and Cecilia Conley, founders of Designed Conviction.

Designed Conviction is a social enterprise with a mission to break the stigma around incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals and promote positive rehabilitation through art, media and marketing design.

Related link: https://www.designedconviction.com/

Opposition to Los Angeles’ Burbank Blvd Street Widening Project – Burbank Widening Citizens Group

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Burbank Widening Citizens Group. ("BWC Group") announced today that it is organizing in opposition to the Burbank Blvd. Street Widening Project. The Group consists of businesses and residences situated along the affected Burbank Blvd., between Lankershim Blvd. and Cleon St. The BWC Group states, "On the heels of Covid, eighteen businesses are required to spend tens of thousands of dollars on property abatements.

"This highway project takes our property, parking, fencing, gates, and improvements and subjects the neighborhood to two years of noise, traffic disruption, and lost business, all for a highway nobody wants or needs. The call for public comment on this project occurred in 2009, as was the Project Impact filing. With the passing of twelve years since the Project CEQ Impact filing and public comment, it is mandatory that a Project Impact Re-evaluation and a re-opening of a period of public comment. The neighborhood description in the 2009 Impact statement looks nothing like the 2021 neighborhood."

The BWC Group also notes that "the Planning Department has targeted many businesses as scofflaws who have "built in the city right-of-way" despite City permits on the improvements. There has been a lack of transparency and a failure of communication between the neighborhood and Planning Commission." The BWC Group continues, "the bottom line is nobody wants this highway, and the neighborhood feels it's unnecessary. The neighborhood wants a road that fits the neighborhood, not the other way around."

The BWC Group has a petition in opposition on http://change.org/burbankblvd and the Burbank Widening Citizens Group website at https://burbankwidening.com/.

For more information: Burbank Widening Citizens Group Committee@BurbankWidening.com

The Burbank Widening Citizens Group. ("BWC Group") announced today that it is organizing in opposition to the Burbank Blvd. Street Widening Project. The Group consists of businesses and residences situated along the affected Burbank Blvd., between Lankershim Blvd. and Cleon St.

Related link: https://burbankwidening.com/

Millionaire Mastermind Academy and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Announces Entrepreneur Summit Sept. 15

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- ThinkZILLA Consulting Group announced today that The Millionaire Mastermind Academy, Inc. and the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will host the 2021 United Diversity Business Summit on Sept. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme of the summit is "Enhancing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem," with workshops on measuring diversity and inclusion initiatives, mentoring minority entrepreneurs, accessing capital and more.

The free all-day summit, held at The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, will feature workshops, panels and speakers to help minority small businesses, entrepreneurs, and medium-sized businesses discover innovative approaches and best practices to improve Arizona's Economic growth outcomes. With speakers from the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Arizona Commerce Authority, Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega and other distinguished Greater Phoenix leaders, this event will create pathways to entrepreneurship for all.

"Building on our success in creating programs to advance business opportunities for Black and minority-owned businesses through corporate engagement in Atlanta and Houston, we are excited to share our strategy and experience with Arizona corporations," said Dr. Velma Trayham, Founder of Millionaire Mastermind Academy, Award Winning Entrepreneur, and CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting Group. "The summit's focus on empowering entrepreneurs is a perfect theme for moving forward and creating the next generation of diverses business owners and leaders."

While African-Americans have the fastest growth rate by percentage of any demographic in Arizona, the state's Black median household income continues to lag behind the rest of the state, according to the State of Black Business Report for Arizona, a study led by the State of Black Arizona. Further, Black-owned firms comprise just one percent of all statewide businesses, and most are less than six years old. Trayham launched the Millionaire Mastermind Academy to help diverse women entrepreneurs create and launch sustainable businesses; the program has mentored more than 5,000 women in achieving their dreams of entrepreneurship.

"In the last year, collaboration with organizations such as GPEC, State of Black Arizona, Arizona Hispanic Chamber and Social Television Network have shown me the true impact, importance and the benefits of improving diversity within the business community," said Robin S. Reed, President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona. "Now is the time to build on that momentum and take massive action toward creating measurable metrics that define our commitment to DEI as the standard for how companies operate."

The summit is designed to serve as a recovery mechanism to provide resources for small business owners, including those who did not have the infrastructure to take advantage of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds. Topics covered during the free event will include financial literacy, driving industry transformation, advancing black entrepreneurs, and measuring diversity and inclusivity initiatives, among others.

Keynote speakers include: Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority; Dr. Velma Trayham, Founder of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy and CEO of Thinkzilla; Robin Reed, President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona; Chris Camacho, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council; Mayor of Scottsdale David Ortega; Danny Seidon, President and CEO of Blaylock Van; Eric Standifer, President and CEO of Greater Phoenix Leadership; and Art Hamilton, founder of the Art Hamilton Group.

"Creating opportunity and an equitable community is accomplished only through inclusive growth," said Chris Camacho, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. "This summit is an important step forward in filling knowledge gaps and taking action on diversity as Greater Phoenix's economy cannot reach its full potential without expanding programs and opportunities for minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs."

For more Sponsorship information, Media Inquiries, general information or to register, please visit the link below.

United Diversity Business Summit Tickets, Mon, Sep 15, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. - https://uniteddiversitybusinesssummit.com/

About ThinkZILLA Consulting Group

ThinkZILLA Consulting Group is a culturally aware brand engagement firm that focuses on diversity and inclusion through entrepreneurial impact. Thinkzilla works with large companies that want to diversify their supply chains and connect with minority -owned businesses. We utilize program development, digital engagement, partnership marketing, experiential events and Public Relations strategy to push projects forward. Making brands more relevant, ThinkZILLA builds meaningful connections between brands and consumers. For more information on ThinkZILLA please visit https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to educate and support the growth of women-owned business enterprises, thereby strengthening the economic impact in their community. We have mentored more than 5,000 women through our programs. For more information, visit http://www.millionairemastermindacademy.org/

About the Greater Phoenix Economic Council

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), recently named the top economic development organization in the U.S. by the International Economic Development Council, works to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for the competitiveness of Greater Phoenix. A data-driven regional economic development organization, GPEC works with 22 member communities, Maricopa County and more than 170 private investors to accomplish its mission and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 31 years GPEC has fueled the regional economy by helping more than 850 companies, creating 154,000 jobs and $20.4 billion in capital investment. Greater Phoenix is in a relentless pursuit of innovative and entrepreneurial-focused companies looking to thrive and scale in a vibrant, dynamic region. There is an undeniable spirit about Greater Phoenix; one rooted in strength, collaboration and resilience. Greater Phoenix is Greater Together. For more information about GPEC and how we can assist your businesses, visit http://www.gpec.org/.

About the Black Chamber of Arizona

The mission of the Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ), now in its twenty-second year of existence, is to help increase entrepreneurial and corporate diversity by building stronger businesses that serve all communities. It does this by providing tools and education to create more "bankable" businesses, by removing barriers that impede access to capital and by partnering with leading educational institutions to help create competitive business advantages through workforce diversity. For additional information, visit http://www.blackchamberaz.com/.

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ThinkZILLA Consulting Group announced today that The Millionaire Mastermind Academy, Inc. and the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will host the 2021 United Diversity Business Summit on Sept. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme of the summit is "Enhancing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem," with workshops on measuring diversity and inclusion initiatives, mentoring minority entrepreneurs, accessing capital and more.

Related link: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

American Icon ‘Biker’s Bible’ EASYRIDERS Returns: New License Deal Brings Biker Lifestyle to The Masses

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- GIT Corp., a publishing company out of New York, today announced a new partnership with ER71 USA. Inc. ("ER71") to license an exciting new monthly motorcycle magazine title that brings all the two-wheeled excitement of the motorcycle culture to the masses.

EASYRIDERS magazine has been known as the "biker's bible" for over 50 years. Now, CLASSIC EASYRIDERS will kickstart a new era of interest in motorcycling, drawing on its rich heritage as an integral part of entertaining the biker lifestyle it serves.

Publisher Ray Pelosi has brought back the original team of industry-leading editors including Dave Nichols, world famous motorcycle photographers such as Michael Lichter, and the original EASYRIDERS design team led by Regina Marsh and Carmelo Cadaudello to create a paper and digital monthly motorcycle magazine that is filled with custom bike features, action-packed biker runs, rallies and parties as only CLASSIC EASYRIDERS can bring them to you.

ER71 USA, Inc., the branding and marketing company behind EASYRIDERS, led by Pepper Foster, was looking for a way to bring the iconic magazine back after it ceased production in 2019. "We heard from our readers and supporters loud and clear," Pepper says. "They want their paper magazine back and we are proud to be partnering with the original editors and creative team to announce that EASYRIDERS is back. We're fired up!"

"I am ecstatic to be working with our original team to bring back the world's most iconic biker lifestyle magazine CLASSIC EASYRIDERS," says editor-in-chief Dave Nichols. "Our industry needs a paper magazine as well as a digital presence now more than ever before, to capture and promote the American motorcycle culture. We'll start off with issue 555 this December, which is where the old EASYRIDERS left off when it ceased publication in 2019."

While there will be no nudity as in the original EASYRIDERS, CLASSIC EASYRIDERS will bring readers the look and feel of biker magazines of the 1970s and '80s, with fresh new choppers, bobbers, classic motorcycles and the latest builds by today's top builders. The monthly magazine will also include interviews with biker legends and showcase motorcycle-related parts, products and accessories.

"I am thrilled to be working with Pepper Foster and ER71 on our second license deal for the EASYRIDERS brand and also excited to bring back and work with some of the finest talent in the motorcycle publishing industry," says publisher Pelosi.

The newly reimagined CLASSIC EASYRIDERS will be available for subscriptions and for sale through newsstands, convenience stores, books stores, and motorcycle shops as well as online across America and the world. "The original team who brought you EASYRIDERS magazine is back and burnin' rubber for 2022 with CLASSIC EASYRIDERS!" says Dave Nichols. "Join us for the ride of a lifetime!"

The first issue of CLASSIC EASYRIDERS will be available with the debut of the December 2021 issue, on sale November 19th. For more information or to subscribe, go to: https://classiceasyriders.com/shop/ols/products/classic-easyriders-magazine-subscription-1-year-50-off-cover-price

About GIT Corp.

In 2003, GIT Digital pioneered the digital revolution in the comic book industry with the line of Complete Comic Book Collection DVD-ROMs featuring the heroes of the Marvel Comics Universe. GIT's Complete Collections offered fans and collectors as many as 600-plus complete issues of these more than 40-year-old heroes on a single DVD.

Their line of best-selling collections included such iconic Marvel titles as The Amazing Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers, Iron Man, Star Trek comics, The National Lampoon, MAD Magazine, Archie Comics, and more. GIT's Complete Comic Book Collection have themselves become collectibles, with some titles selling on the collector's market for as much as triple their original price.

MEDIA ONLY CONTACT
Dave Nichols
Editorial Director
1-818-219-3160 (media only)
dave@classiceasyriders.com

GIT Corp., a publishing company out of New York, today announced a new partnership with ER71 USA. Inc. ("ER71") to license an exciting new monthly motorcycle magazine title that brings all the two-wheeled excitement of the motorcycle culture to the masses.

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

Associated Colleges of Illinois Awarded Grant to Help Improve Four-Year Degree Completion Rates for Community College Transfer Students

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) (https://acifund.org), the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) were awarded a $25,000 planning grant to conduct research and develop an implementation plan to help more community college transfer students earn bachelor's degrees at ACI-affiliated colleges and universities.

The Teagle Foundation (https://www.teaglefoundation.org/Home), New York City, and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (https://www.avdf.org/), Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, awarded the planning grant, called "Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts." Collaborative research and planning work is expected to begin July 1 and be completed at the end of the 2021 calendar year.

"We're excited about the grant award and this initial phase to build enrollment and financial support for community college transfer students," said Mick Weltman, ACI executive director. "We're also pleased to collaborate with statewide team members such as ICCB and IBHE in this initial planning effort."

The grant proposal quotes research that states that 65 percent of jobs in today's economy require at least some postsecondary education, and yet, significant numbers of Illinois residents have no post-secondary degrees or credentials. Illinois established a goal of increasing the proportion of residents who hold high-quality degrees or credentials to 60 percent by 2025. In addition, more than 7 of 10 students who earned associate's degrees, then transferred to four-year institutions, earned four-year degrees in two years, according to the National Student Clearinghouse.

To meet the terms of the planning grant, ACI, the ICCB and the IBHE will form the Illinois Project Leadership Team. Team members will conduct academic and financial research, aimed at improving academic transferability and development of a campaign and fundraising plan to assist community college transfer students and Illinois higher-education institutions, according to the grant proposal.

The academic component, led by a project investigator, will involve collaborative research to help the project leadership team determine "effective strategies that can streamline and strengthen existing pathways," the grant proposal said. The team will also study a statewide community college transfer agreement among ACI-affiliated colleges and universities.

The financial research component will include resource development opportunities to fund community college students transferring to ACI-member institutions, and how best to obtain financial support.

A project investigator and ACI will use the research results to development a case for supporting more scholarships for community college transfer students and the expected effect on transfer degree-completion rates. The team will also develop a fundraising plan.

The project team will include ACI Executive Director Mick Weltman (mweltman@acifund.org), ACI staff, faculty and provost from ACI-member Judson University (https://www.judsonu.edu/), provost from Lincoln Land Community College, IBHE, ICCB leaders and an independent financial consultant.

About ACI:

Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) is a collaboration of 267 private, independent colleges and universities, representing more than 70,000 students. Established in 1952, ACI supports member colleges and universities by advancing independent liberal arts and sciences education and helping underserved students succeed in college, careers and life. The organization raises funds for scholarships, peer mentoring and emergency financial aid, and it provides member services such as professional development conferences and college-to-career seminars and events.

Visit ACI's website (https://acifund.org) for more information.

MEDIA CONTACT:
John Brooks
Associated Colleges of Illinois
jbrooks@acifund.org
Phone 312-263-2391

Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI), the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) were awarded a $25,000 planning grant to conduct research and develop an implementation plan to help more community college transfer students earn bachelor's degrees at ACI-affiliated colleges and universities.

Related link: https://acifund.org

Zootility Introduces Hover Shield For Travel, Designed To Fit Disposable Masks

PORTLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ -- Zootility, a design-driven US manufacturing company, announces a breakthrough innovation - the first travel eye shield, known as Hover Shield, that attaches to any disposable mask. Unlike any of its conventional bulky design predecessors, the nearly invisible Hover Shield provides an attractive solution for traveling, seasonal allergies, yard work, large public gatherings, institutional settings, and working in dusty environments.

Zootility's patent-pending loop hooking design allows the Hover Shield to be easily attached to any disposable mask with ear loops without applying any pressure to the face. The low-cost disposable shield was developed in part with support from the Maine Technology Institute (MTI).

The lightweight and transparent construction of the Hover Shield makes it barely noticeable. The Hover Shield seamlessly extends above any mask to cover the rest of the face. Other key features include universal attachment, adjustable angle, no straps and no pressure points design. Hover Shield also solves one of the biggest complaints wearers have with traditional face shields - fogging from their own warm exhalations. Hover Shield is available with an anti-fogging coating option.

"No one wants to wear a bulky eye shield when traveling. Hover Shield was created by travelers for travelers with comfort in mind and is perfect for air travel. Hover Shield deflects droplets from traveling directly into the eyes without obscuring the vision or adding the bulk that comes with conventional face shields. It basically just hovers there!" says Nate Barr, Founder of Zootility.

The product launch comes as more people worldwide are beginning to travel for the first time in a year amidst COVID numbers slowly increasing due to the highly virulent Delta variant. The CDC has long recommended eye protection in addition to a face mask whenever masking is required. Until now, there has not been a cost-effective solution for eye protection. The Hover Shield makes that recommendation easier to follow.

Visit Zootility's Kickstarter page to order your Hover Shield, meet the creators, and learn more about the product that is changing the way we travel: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zootility-health/hover-shield.

Zootility designs, launches, and manufactures exciting functional everyday products that solve interesting problems using clever solutions, quality materials, and futuristic technology. For more information on Zootility, please visit http://www.zootility.com/.

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Zootility, a design-driven US manufacturing company, announces a breakthrough innovation - the first travel eye shield, known as Hover Shield, that attaches to any disposable mask. Unlike any of its conventional bulky design predecessors, the nearly invisible Hover Shield provides an attractive solution for traveling, seasonal allergies, yard work, large public gatherings, institutional settings, and working in dusty environments.

Related link: https://zootility.com/

Oklahoma Bankers Association Endorses Promontory MortgagePath’s Mortgage Fulfillment Services and POS Technology

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions, announced today the Oklahoma Bankers Association (OBA) has officially endorsed its mortgage fulfillment services and proprietary point-of-sale technology Borrower Wallet®.

OBA recognized Promontory MortgagePath's mortgage technology and end-to-end fulfillment services for their ability to help its members reduce mortgage origination expenses while allowing them to retain a full mortgage product suite. By shifting fixed mortgage-operations costs to a variable cost model through Promontory MortgagePath, community banks can augment their staffing needs to match the ebb and flow of the mortgage market.

"OBA's mission is to ensure Oklahoma's robust banking community possesses the tools it needs to support its communities and few support a community like increased homeownership," said OBA President and CEO Adrian Beverage. "Promontory MortgagePath's mortgage technology and fulfillment services will deepen our community banks' capacities to serve their communities while also providing stability and longevity through increased access to homeownership."

Founded by former U.S. Comptroller of Currency Gene Ludwig, Promontory MortgagePath began with a commitment to empower community banks to participate profitably in mortgage lending. By offering mortgage technology and end-to-end fulfillment services, Promontory MortgagePath helps community banks build franchise value and expand relationships with their customers while establishing mortgage businesses that can withstand all market conditions. Although Promontory MortgagePath provides both the technology - including a POS and LOS - and back-office operational support, such as processors, underwriters and closers, community banks require to profitably grow their businesses, all loans are issued in the bank's name, and the bank retains control over the product mix and pricing, ensuring mortgage operations remain in line with the bank's overall risk appetite and growth plans.

"Our solution amplifies a core strength of community banks - outstanding customer service - by adding a digital platform and comprehensive fulfillment services," said Paul Katz, managing director and head of bank relations at Promontory MortgagePath. "We're excited to partner with OBA to bring a profitable, efficient, and compliant mortgage solution to its member banks."

About Oklahoma Bankers Association

For more than 100 years, Oklahoma banks have relied upon the Oklahoma Bankers Association to address their changing needs and challenges. Today, OBA serves approximately 200 member banks located statewide. Based in Oklahoma City, the OBA assists its members with government relations, educational programs, legal and compliance services, communications, insurance products and numerous products and services. The OBA works with banks to ensure they have the tools they need to support their communities and provides fraud training programs to banks at no charge, as well as financial literacy programs to communities across the state and so much more. The OBA owns two subsidiaries - the OBA Services Company and the OBA Insurance Agency, which specialize in products and services for the banking industry. While the OBA offers a wide variety of services and benefits to its members, it's efforts can be summed up in four simple words: We Make Bankers Better! For more information, visit https://www.oba.com.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for helping community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, visit https://www.mortgagepath.com.

Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions, announced today the Oklahoma Bankers Association (OBA) has officially endorsed its mortgage fulfillment services and proprietary point-of-sale technology Borrower Wallet®.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

The EveryLibrary Institute Acquires NationDigital.io

RIVERSIDE, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- NationDigital.io is now a Social Enterprise venture of the EveryLibrary Institute, NFP, a non-partisan library-focused 501(c3) organization dedicated to the future of libraries and literacy across the globe. This acquisition will allow us to expand what we're able to offer you!

EveryLibrary and the EveryLibrary Institute have used NationBuilder themes by NationDigital.io for over 6 years for digital projects such as Libraries2020.org, action.everylibrary.org, librariesdeliver.uk, and more. These themes built on the NationBuilder platform have allowed EveryLibrary and the EveryLibrary Institute to raise money, identify library supporters, and build support for libraries across the United States and beyond. You can read more about how EveryLibrary uses NationDigital.io themes powered by NationBuilder to build support and secure funding for libraries at nationbuilder.com/everylibrary_2020

While the EveryLibrary Institute's focus is on libraries, NationDigital.io's client base extends far beyond libraries and includes local, state and national elections, movements, causes, non-profits, and various agencies.

NationDigital.io Themes built on the NationBuilder platform are designed to help power a wide range of movements in the United States and beyond. NationBuilder is a Community Relationship Management software platform that helps leaders expand human relationships while building a community that can achieve goals faster than a single individual. NationBuilder allows organizations and causes to lead people to take action and maintain a history of interaction with supporters. This includes emailing, donation processing, and social media integration. With NationBuilder organizations can track their supporters, send emails and text blasts, schedule social media posts, promote events, map supporters, receive donations and much more! All with a single sign-on. By focusing on building relationships with supporters this platform is perfect for anyone seeking to enact change in their community through a truly people powered movement.

As a NationBuilder Alliance Partner, NationDigital.io is proud to consistently be the highest-rated NationBuilder partner-vendor as determined by client reviews. With two available customizable themes, organizations can quickly and easily create powerful people focused websites. The Mega Theme's use of content blocks allows anyone to create a fully customized website using the unique Website Builder tool. The Impact Theme has been a cornerstone of the NationBuilder Marketplace since its launch two years ago and was the first theme in the marketplace. There are also customized tools and installs that are designed to bridge the gap between out-of-the-box and specific campaign needs.

NationDigital.io is proud to hold four key Certifications from NationBuilder: Agency, Architect, Developer, and Expert. These Certifications ensure that NationDigital.io's will be done with minimal downtime and to NationBuilder's mission-critical specifications.

This acquisition will allow EveryLibrary Institute to use a portion of the net proceeds from NationDigital.io's work to help secure a public policy framework where libraries in schools, communities, and on campuses have the resources they need to serve everyone. Learn more about ELI's Gold Rated charitable work on GuideStar - https://www.guidestar.org/profile/81-4351204.

NOTES TO EDITORS

About The EveryLibrary Institute:

The EveryLibrary Institute NFP operates exclusively for educational and charitable purposes, including primarily research, writing, publishing and related activities concerning public, academic, and school libraries in the United States for the purpose of public education, strengthening the civic life of communities, bridging social and societal gaps, and for the future of the profession of librarianship. It is chartered in the state of Illinois as a non-profit corporation and received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation as a charitable organization in June 2018. https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/

The EveryLibrary Institute is a companion organization to EveryLibrary, the first national political action committee for libraries. The EveryLibrary Institute's mission of research, training librarians, and programmatic support for libraries is closely aligned with EveryLibrary's 501(c)4 mission of building voter support for libraries.

About NationDigital.io

At NationDigital we design websites and create digital strategies for some of the largest political campaigns, issue organizations, non-profits, and agencies in the US and abroad. NationDigital combines modern, engaging designs along with professional, responsive service to ensure that your site performs smoothly and your message reaches your target audience. Our clients understand that NationDigital's confidential, award-winning services are truly best-in-class.

About NationBuilder

NationBuilder is software designed to power your nonprofits, movements, and campaigns. Leaders of all stripes use NationBuilder to engage their communities and move people to action by building relationships at scale.

NationDigital.io is now a Social Enterprise venture of the EveryLibrary Institute, NFP, a non-partisan library-focused 501(c3) organization dedicated to the future of libraries and literacy across the globe. This acquisition will allow us to expand what we're able to offer you!

Related link: https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/

DataNumen SQL Recovery 6: Exhaustive Repair of Inaccessible Data Files

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- DataNumen company announces the new version of its multilingual SQL repair solution that retrieves maximum data from damaged MDF and NDF files. In addition to the main functions, DataNumen SQL Recovery 6 can now remember database connection settings, recover primary keys and the nullable property of a column.

Microsoft SQL Server is one of the most popular relational database management systems: large corporations and SMBs use it to store and retrieve valuable business data - information on transactions, manufacturing, logistics, personnel, etc. Unfortunately, MDF and NDF data files used by MS SQL Server can easily get damaged or corrupt, making the database information inaccessible. It is advisable to have a reliable SQL recovery tool at hand because backup files sometimes get damaged, too.

DataNumen SQL Recovery is a multilingual solution based on smart algorithms: it performs thorough byte-by-byte analysis to recover maximum data. The program restores the structure and the data of the tables, recovers deleted records, views, indexes, rules, triggers, defaults, scalar functions, stored procedures, and much more. It can even recover encrypted objects without any password. As compared to the competing programs, DataNumen SQL Recovery has the highest average recovery rate of 92.6%, while the second place is only 63.2%.

The new version of the program offers smoother operation and enriched functionality. It can now remember database connection settings, so the user does not have to configure them after recovery. Besides, the retrieved data includes the nullable property of a column and primary keys (the previous versions could not restore them).

DataNumen SQL Recovery at a glance:
* recovers corrupt, damaged, and accidentally deleted MDF and NDF files
* supports all versions of MS SQL Server
* retrieves the table structure and all the data types including XML
* performs batch recovery
* repairs large files up to 16 TB
* recovers data files on VM disks, ISO images, etc.

Learn more about DataNumen SQL Recovery at https://www.datanumen.com/sql-recovery/

Pricing and Availability

DataNumen SQL Recovery 6.0 runs under Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP, Vista/7/8/8.1/10 or Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019. It supports SQL Server versions from 2005 to 2019. The free evaluation version is available at the product page, the license price starts from 69.95 USD.

About DataNumen

Founded in 2001, DataNumen is the developer and vendor of professional data recovery software. The product line of the company includes recovery solutions for Outlook, Word, Excel, PDF as well as backup software and database recovery tools. Hundreds of top companies all over the world choose DataNumen products: IBM, Intel, AT&T, Microsoft, General Electric, Xerox, and Oracle among them.

For more information about the company and its products, please visit https://www.datanumen.com/.

LINKS:

Company website: https://www.datanumen.com/

Product page: https://www.datanumen.com/sql-recovery/

Comparison: https://www.datanumen.com/sql-recovery-compare/

Download: https://www.datanumen.com/sql-recovery/dsr.exe

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Alan Chen
DataNumen, Inc.
Phone: +1-800-599-0398
E-Mail: pr@datanumen.com

DataNumen company announces the new version of its multilingual SQL repair solution that retrieves maximum data from damaged MDF and NDF files. In addition to the main functions, DataNumen SQL Recovery 6 can now remember database connection settings, recover primary keys and the nullable property of a column.

Related link: https://www.datanumen.com/

New Children’s Book Entitled ‘Adventure Zone’ Excites Experts with Its Fun Format to Explain Pediatric Therapies

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Authors Allison Klimowicz and Veronica Stanley-Hooper have written a children's book entitled "Adventure Zone" (ISBN: 979-8524737199). This book, written for parents and children from the ages of 6 to 12 years old, explains pediatric therapies in a fun, informative way.

The narrator is the main character and an explorer. She leads the reader through a day at Adventure Zone, a pediatric therapy office. The children in the story meet new friends and work with leaders (therapists) through various therapies to develop the skills they need to be successful in their everyday lives. This colorfully illustrated book is designed in parts and can be read as a story alone or as a story and a resource with definitions that explain terms that parents and children may experience when entering a pediatric therapy office.

Pediatric speech, physical, social, and occupational therapies are featured within the storyline. Adventure Zone is an excellent resource for children, parents, teachers, therapists, and doctors to explain pediatric therapies and to introduce discussions of varying abilities and acceptance.

Adventure Zone can be found on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle formats at the following link: https://amzn.to/3xxelsa

Quoted from the section about speech therapy-

Hazel felt different than the other kids at school and she didn't have many friends. ...Hazel knew this place (Adventure Zone) was different. Miss Mia spoke to Hazel as she would speak to any seven year old. Hazel had so much to say, but could not find the words. ...As Hazel left the treatment room, she passed a little girl in a wheelchair. Miss Mia said the girl's name was Lilly. Excited to talk to someone new, Hazel pushed a button. Her machine (AAC Device) said, "Hello." Both Lilly and Hazel smiled when Lilly replied, "Hello!"

From the authors:

"My entire goal is to demystify what children's therapy is. We want it (pediatric therapy) to become more of a daily language for everyone. We want every child to operate to the best of their abilities and everybody's ability is just a little bit different, and that's okay," says Author, Allison Klimowicz (30+ years in the medical field and owner of Kidz Therapy Zone, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania). Learn more: https://www.ktherapyzone.com/

"The 'Adventure Zone' book can be used to educate everyone about the benefits of pediatric therapies. I see it (the 'Adventure Zone' book) as a tool for parents, teachers, and therapists. Every child should hear this story to develop and understanding for these exceptional children," says Author, Veronica Stanley-Hooper (BS in education and over 30 years' experience in education and child development). Learn more: https://www.veronica-stanley-hooper.com/

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Authors Allison Klimowicz and Veronica Stanley-Hooper have written a children's book entitled "Adventure Zone" (ISBN: 979-8524737199). This book, written for parents and children from the ages of 6 to 12 years old, explains pediatric therapies in a fun, informative way.

Related link: https://www.veronica-stanley-hooper.com/

NAMMBA Announces Partnership with MCT

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA) announced today a partnership with San Diego based Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT®). The relationship is an important step in both company's efforts to affect positive change - addressing the housing needs of underserved communities as well as encouraging and developing a more diverse work force in the mortgage sector.

"We're extremely excited to partner with MCT, the gold standard for secondary capital markets," said NAMMBA Founder/CEO Tony Thompson, CMB. "Like us, MCT believes in the power of diversity and inclusion and wants its team members to reflect the communities in which it does business. It's gratifying to have MCT's support at our highest sponsorship level."

Specifically, the partnership provides MCT consulting and recruiting resources, as well as access to a network of like-minded mortgage bankers. NAMMBA will tap into MCT's deep secondary expertise. Already, MCT has participated in round tables, webinars, and helped shape NAMMBA's most recent industry survey.

"Through our award-winning MCTlive! technology platform, we're consistently fueling innovation and change within mortgage capital markets. We believe our partnership with NAMMBA is in this same vein," said Curtis Richins, MCT President and CEO. "We are committed to moving the needle with regard to diversity, inclusion, and equality."

According to NAMMBA, over the next five years, 75 percent of all first-time home buyers will be women, millennials or people of color. Although there is concern across the industry about a stagnant or shrinking housing market, purchase mortgage opportunity is not only growing, it's changing. NAMMBA's most recent mortgage market forecast, the three largest diverse borrower groups (Asians, African-Americans, and Hispanics) generated more than $292 billion of purchase opportunity in 2020, which amounts to 24.2 percent of all purchase dollar opportunities.

About NAMMBA

The National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America is a purpose-driven organization that is dedicated to the inclusion of minorities and women in the mortgage industry who are advocates for sustainable homeownership in local communities. To fulfill its mission, NAMMBA provides programs and initiatives to introduce minorities and women into the mortgage industry, including recruiting, advisory, networking and training for enterprises and individual professionals. For more information, visit: http://www.nammba.org

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) is the industry's leading provider of fully-integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning, comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive!. MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes. Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Healdsburg, and Texas. For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

The National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA) announced today a partnership with San Diego based Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT®). The relationship is an important step in both company's efforts to affect positive change - addressing the housing needs of underserved communities as well as encouraging and developing a more diverse work force in the mortgage sector.

Related link: https://mct-trading.com/

Move For Hunger Receives $128,000 Donation from the Assurant Foundation

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today that they have received a $128,735 donation from the Assurant Foundation as part of the '2021 Turning Miles into Meals Challenge.'

Assurant, a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases, hosted the 'Turning Miles into Meals Challenge' from May 10 through June 6, with more than 2,200 employees moving to fight hunger. Participants completed weekly and daily challenges to keep them motivated during the month-long event which culminated with an awards ceremony to recognize the group's efforts and to present Move For Hunger with the charitable donation.

This is the second year in a row that Assurant and the Assurant Foundation participated in the 'Turning Miles to Meals Challenge' and exceeded all expectations and goals. In its inaugural year in 2020, roughly 160 Assurant employees participated and moved 15,000 miles to fight hunger. This year, Assurant stepped up in a major way logging more than 128,000 miles or more than 250 million steps. The Assurant Foundation donated $1 to Move For Hunger for each mile earned, and the total donation will help provide 322,000 meals to those families and individuals facing hunger and food insecurity in the U.S.

"Being there to help others especially in times of need and working to strengthen the communities we serve is the heartbeat of our Assurant Cares commitment," said Mike Campbell, president, Global Housing, Assurant. "Our team's enthusiastic support of the critical work of Move For Hunger is one more way we bring our purpose to life while also enhancing our own wellbeing by moving to end hunger."

Since starting in 2009, Move For Hunger has helped transport over 23 million pounds of food (19 million meals) to food banks in every state in the U.S. and in Canada. Last year as COVID-19 shut the country down and unemployment skyrocketed, Move For Hunger and its network rose to the challenge by having its most impactful year yet with over 5 million pounds of food transported (over 4 million meals).

"There are 42 million people in this country who are food insecure. That's 1 in 8 Americans," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "This event is so special because thousands of people mobilized around a common cause. We're so grateful to have a partner in Assurant who is committed to our mission and has the creativity to do something unique to get their entire company involved. After a year inside, I think we all could probably use a few extra steps."

About Move For Hunger

Move For Hunger is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://moveforhunger.org/.

About Assurant

Assurant is a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases. Anticipating the evolving needs of consumers, Assurant partners with the world's leading brands to develop innovative products and services and to deliver an enhanced customer experience. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant offers mobile device solutions; extended service contracts; vehicle protection services; pre-funded funeral insurance; renters insurance and lender-placed homeowners insurance. The Assurant Foundation strengthens communities by supporting charitable partners that help protect where people live and can thrive, connect with local resources, inspire inclusion and prepare leaders of the future. Learn more at http://assurant.com/ or on Twitter @AssurantNews.

Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today that they have received a $128,735 donation from the Assurant Foundation as part of the '2021 Turning Miles into Meals Challenge.'

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/