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Rental Inspection Video Borescopes Available When Owning Not Feasible

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- As companies and industries encounter a new or one-off inspection, it is not always a viable option to purchase a high-quality borescope. ViewTech Borescopes not only provides an array of articulating video borescopes for sale, but every inspection video borescope is available for short or long-term rental periods at a fraction of the cost.

ViewTech's video borescopes are offered in a variety of diameters, insertion tube lengths, and several lighting options that suit nearly all inspection application requirements. Borescopes for rent from ViewTech are quality tested and delivered ready for immediate use for their clients' inspections. A collection of tutorial borescope videos are also accessible on ViewTech Borescopes website to assist users with any operating tips questions.

An added benefit of renting a video borescope, all rental fees accrued can be invested towards owning a ViewTech borescope. With reduced upfront costs and access to the newest, high-quality borescopes, many clients who require regular inspection scope rentals can eventually take ownership a ViewTech video borescope and not worry about renting a video borescope for future inspections.

VJ-3 Video Borescope

The VJ-3 mechanical articulating video borescope is a NDT instrument used for the RVI of machinery, equipment, and components. The VJ-3 facilitates the visual recording and photo documentation of inspection and components in areas that are otherwise inaccessible or require great effort and expense to access directly. The VJ-3 video borescope consists of two modules integrated into one system: an insertion tube with distally mounted camera/LEDs, and the base unit with a control panel, LCD monitor, power source, and all necessary circuitry.

About ViewTech Borescopes

ViewTech Borescopes, founded as RF System Lab in 2008, is North America's #1 seller of video borescopes. Their first product, the VJ borescope, set a new standard for portability, ergonomics, and ease-of-use, with its industry-first mechanical, joystick-controlled articulation.

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As companies and industries encounter a new or one-off inspection, it is not always a viable option to purchase a high-quality borescope. ViewTech Borescopes not only provides an array of articulating video borescopes for sale, but every inspection video borescope is available for short or long-term rental periods at a fraction of the cost.

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NextArray Chooses DediPath for Its Dallas Infrastructure Expansion and Upgrade

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- NextArray a Texas based hosting and managed service provider and DediPath, a provider of infrastructure as a service, today announced an agreement for colocation services in DediPath's downtown Dallas Colocation space in the Infomart.

NextArray an established and well trusted provider plans to offer many services in their new space in the Infomart including web hosting, VPS hosting, NVMe SSD VPS hosting, dedicated servers, backup services and colocation. NextArray focuses itself on its customers' needs at highly affordable rates.

"With our growth in the last year there and the need to upgrade our current colocation space found ourselves looking for additional and upgraded space in the Infomart. With DediPath being so easy to work with and offering quick easy support as well as a redundant infrastructure it was an easy decision to choose their space for our new flagship location. The Infomart is known as one of the most premium spaces in Dallas and we are excited to offer our services out of there," stated Richard Adams, NextArray's CEO.

"We are very excited to onboard NextArray. NextArray is exactly the kind of customer we love working with. Being able to complement their services with our services makes for a true partnership. On top of colocation we are excited that NextArray will be taking advantage of our route optimized low latency bandwidth as well as enterprise level DDoS protection," stated Mark Jiannino, DediPath's CEO.

About NextArray

NextArray which was founded in 2019, is dedicated to providing our customers with the best VPS hosting, Dedicated Servers and colocation hosting. We pride our self on not over stacking our host servers so that clients have the best performance possible.

About DediPath

DediPath is a provider of infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offering dedicated server hosting, virtual private servers, hybrid servers, colocation, and managed services. DediPath offers services in many major cities including Dallas, Los Angeles, NYC Metro, Las Vegas, Jacksonville, Denver, and Atlanta. With a collective 50+ years in IT, managed services, and colocation experience DediPath's founders are focused on creating a strong brand that is focused on providing the best service and support at a highly competitive price.

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NextArray a Texas based hosting and managed service provider and DediPath, a provider of infrastructure as a service, today announced an agreement for colocation services in DediPath's downtown Dallas Colocation space in the Infomart.

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Digital Health Company, MD On Demand, Now Offers Affordable Health Care In The U.S.

CHARLESTON, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- MD On Demand now provides patients with access to high-quality doctors and nurses in the U.S., whether or not they have health insurance, while saving the patient valuable time and the costly expenses. "It was very concerning to me that so many people cannot access competent care, so I am happy that I can use MD On Demand to solve this serious issue. This lack of affordable healthcare is an ever-growing problem and makes our mission even more important. We can provide medical services through any device as well as through our 24/7 call center," says CEO Edward Johnson.

MD On Demand puts its patients' needs first. It is free to sign up for services, and the price of the visit to the physician is always transparent so that there are no billing surprises to the patient. The company works with many major insurance plans and employers. Their services are extensive and include urgent care, behavioral health, preventative health, and chronic care.

Along with services in the U.S., MD On Demand provides services in India and Egypt making it one of the only telemedicine companies that offers Digital Health care in three countries.

"At MD On Demand, we believe that everyone should have instant and affordable access to a board-certified doctor, whenever and wherever you need one," says Edward Johnson.

"Our team is available 24/7. We can even help you order prescriptions. Feeling better should not involve so much stress, so we've done everything we can to take the hassle and guesswork out of getting well," says Raj Singh, VP of Operations.

About MD On Demand

MD On Demand is a digital health company puts the patient first by providing access to physicians, psychiatrists, therapists and a care team of clinical providers and coordinators via video visits, voice and messaging. Patients can access coordinated, high-quality care in all 50 states, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Learn more at: https://mdondemand.app/index-2.html

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MD On Demand now provides patients with access to high-quality doctors and nurses in the U.S., whether or not they have health insurance, while saving the patient valuable time and the costly expenses.

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Bombardier Delivers First Two Global 7500 Aircraft to Proud Canadian Customers

MONTREAL, Quebec /ScoopCloud/ -- Bombardier today announced that two of the industry-leading Global 7500 aircraft were handed over to two different Canadian customers, marking the first deliveries of the flagship business jet in Canada. Both aircraft will be managed and offered for charter by leading Canadian aircraft services provider, Chartright Air Group, and will be based at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

* Both aircraft will be managed by leading Canadian aircraft services provider, Chartright Air Group

* With a growing worldwide fleet numbering more than 50 aircraft, the Global 7500 aircraft continues to exceed expectations

* The superior performance, luxurious in-flight experience and signature smooth ride of this aircraft opens a new world of long-range travel possibilities for Canadian customers

With production ramped up and a growing worldwide fleet numbering more than 50 aircraft, the Global 7500 aircraft continues to exceed the market's expectations and reinforces its reputation as an entirely new class of business jet.

"As the Global 7500 business jet is assembled in Toronto and completed and delivered from Montreal, we are delighted that more Canadians will have the opportunity to share the enormous pride we feel at Bombardier when we witness this spectacular aircraft take to the skies," said Eric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier.

"Our Global 7500 aircraft continues to redefine long-distance business travel," said Peter Likoray, Senior Vice President, Sales, New Aircraft, Bombardier. "The superior performance, luxurious in-flight experience and signature smooth ride of this aircraft will open a new world of long-range travel possibilities for Canadian customers, as it has done elsewhere in the world."

The Global 7500 aircraft has the largest, most luxurious cabin, the longest range and the smoothest ride of any business jet ever built. With a maximum range of 7,700 nautical miles, a top speed of Mach 0.925 and an unrivalled short-field performance, the aircraft can fly passengers from Toronto to Johannesburg and Montréal to Bangkok* non-stop while bringing a host of secondary destinations and demanding airfields within easy reach.

"There is a tremendous buzz around the Global 7500 business jet and for very good reason. This aircraft sets a new industry standard on virtually every level, and the team at Chartright is thrilled to be the first charter operator in Canada to welcome these prestigious aircraft as part of its managed fleet," said Adam Keller, President, Chartright Air Group. "With more customers turning to charter for convenience and peace of mind, we see nothing but a bright future ahead."

The aircraft's four spacious living areas, including a stateroom with an optional permanent bed and shower, are designed to deliver the ultimate in comfort and well-being over long-distance flights. Bombardier's patented Nuage seating collection provides revolutionary, deep-recline comfort, an exclusive Soleil lighting system helps to combat jet lag, Bombardier Pur Air, a sophisticated air purification and circulation system with an advanced HEPA filter, captures up to 99.99% of allergens, bacteria and viruses, and the cutting-edge Smooth Flex Wing minimizes the effects of turbulence for an incomparably smooth and restful ride.

About Chartright Air Group

For over 30 years Chartright has led the way in business aviation in Canada, evolving into one of the most trusted and innovative providers of business and private jet services in North America.

Visit https://chartright.com/ for more information.

About Bombardier

Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, creating innovative and game-changing planes. Our products and services provide world-class experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier is present in more than 12 countries including its production/engineering sites and its customer support network. The Corporation supports a worldwide fleet of more than 4,900 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments and private individuals.

News and information are available at https://bombardier.com/ or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier. Visit the Bombardier Business Aircraft website for more information on our industry-leading products and services.

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Bombardier today announced that two of the industry-leading Global 7500 aircraft were handed over to two different Canadian customers, marking the first deliveries of the flagship business jet in Canada. Both aircraft will be managed and offered for charter by leading Canadian aircraft services provider, Chartright Air Group, and will be based at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

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The Deadliest Days of the Year are Upon Us: 4th of July Holiday Sees Dramatic Spike in Traffic-Related Deaths Every Year

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The deadliest days of the year for traffic related accidents are those surrounding the 4th of July holiday. Every year there is a dramatic spike in pedestrian related deaths and injuries during that time. According to AutoInsurance.Org, Independence Day averages 450 fatal crashes per year. On average 17 pedestrians are killed every day, with 74% of fatal incidents happening at night according to the Pedestrian Safety Institute. In response MAGLITE® and First Responders Children's Foundation (FRCF) are joining together to promote traffic and pedestrian safety awareness.

Pedestrian fatalities spiked in 2021 even though there was less traffic on the roads due to the pandemic. According to PEW, "Pedestrian fatalities grew in 27 states in the first half of 2020." Also, the Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that overall, "the pedestrian death rate rose 20% during that period. Nearly 3,000 pedestrians were killed, even though there was a 16.5% decrease in traffic."

Darkness and low-visibility play a significant role in pedestrian deaths. In fact, more than 70 percent of fatalities happen at night or at dusk or dawn hours. MAGLITE® and First Responders Children's Foundation are on a mission to illuminate the deadliest days of the year and to highlight the dangers of driving in low-visibility conditions to reduce deaths and injuries.

The Centers for Disease Control offer these tips to be safer as a pedestrian at night:

* Carry a flashlight when walking and wear reflective clothing

* Cross streets at designated crosswalks or intersections

* Walk on sidewalk instead of the road or walk on the shoulder facing traffic if a sidewalk or path is not available.

"Carrying a powerful light source will decrease the chance you are struck by a car and injured or killed this coming weekend and the rest of the year," said Anthony Maglica, Founder and Owner of Mag Instrument Inc. "I wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!"

More information about First Responders Children's Foundation is available at http://www.1strcf.org/.

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First Responders Children's Foundation
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More information about MAGLITE® is available at https://maglite.com/.

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The deadliest days of the year for traffic related accidents are those surrounding the 4th of July holiday. Every year there is a dramatic spike in pedestrian related deaths and injuries during that time. In response MAGLITE® and First Responders Children's Foundation (FRCF) are joining together to promote traffic and pedestrian safety awareness.

Related link: https://maglite.com/

iToolab AnyGo V4.0.0 Version Out Now! Collect and Customize Your Own Route

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- iToolab Studio: iToolab has launched the new version of AnyGo V4.0.0 with two unique features in the market. AnyGo as one of the most popular iOS GPS changer software you can use it for spoofing location, simulation route. It helps more than 100,000 location-based AR gamers. With iToolab as the leading iOS solution provider, you can trust the company with any product.

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES OF THE ALL-NEW ITOOLAB ANYGO V4.0.0

1. Collection Locations and Routes

Save the locations and fake GPS routes for future use. This way whenever you have to use the same route/location, you could directly access it from the saved history, making the overall process more convenient.

2. Connect via Wi-Fi

AnyGo now supports spoofing GPS location over a Wi-Fi connection on Mac. By connecting your device to the same network, you could wirelessly spoof the current GPS location and hide the real whereabouts.

3. Multiple Travel Modes

This mode allows you to set up a round-trip route where you can walk from the start to the end and then back again from the end. You can also repeat the route for many times.

4. Auto-Close Path

Using the multi-spot movement, if your start and end point are shorter than 50 meters then AnyGo will automatically close the route for you.

Free Download iToolab AnyGo

You can now download iToolab AnyGo for free on your macOS and Windows. Simply visit the https://itoolab.com/iphone-location-spoofer/ and download the correct variant of the tool according to your current system requirements.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ITOOLAB ANYGO V4.0.0

Regular Functions:

You'll be able to teleport the GPS location on your iDevices with one-click. While faking GPS location, you can also use either 2-spot movement or multi-spot movement modes to virtually control your movement on the map. The former will allow you to set the starting and endpoint and virtually traverse between them.

Supported Games:

Apart from PokemonGo, iToolab AnyGo can also be used to fake GPS location in other location-based games such as Wizards Unite, Ingress Prime, Jurassic World Alive, and Minecraft Earth. Since all these games access the GPS location, you'll be able to manipulate the gameplay and unlock new levels by simply changing your current whereabouts.

Extensive Compatibility:

iToolab AnyGo supports multiple iPhone/iPad models and iOS versions. The tool is even compatible with the recently announced iOS 15. So, even if you're running the beta version of iOS 15 on your iDevice, you can easily change your GPS location using AnyGo.

Pricing (The Most Cost-Effective Geo Spoofing Tool for iOS)

For one moth license, 1-5 devices it only takes $9.95. The lifetime version is the best value price: $59.95.

Visit https://itoolab.com/iphone-location-spoofer/ to learn more about the all-new features of iToolab AnyGo.

ABOUT ITOOLAB

iToolab is a Hong Kong-based software development agency that mainly designs applications for iOS users. The company has been serving the iOS market for more than a decade and has an extensive customer base of 55,000 users. Over the years, iToolab has released a wide range of tools such as AnyGo, UnlockGo, and FixGo. All these tools are designed with a vision to help iOS users troubleshoot different iOS issues in their daily life.

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iToolab Studio: iToolab has launched the new version of AnyGo V4.0.0 with two unique features in the market. AnyGo as one of the most popular iOS GPS changer software you can use it for spoofing location, simulation route. It helps more than 100,000 location-based AR gamers.

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Westerwood is Calling All Pups to the Dog Days of Summer Parade

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- The Westerwood Life Care community is hosting two fun events for you and your pets. The Dog Days of Summer celebration includes a parade and a chance to cuddle therapy dogs and adopt furry friends. The free Pet Communication webinar will show you how to have a real heart-to-heart conversation with your pet.

"We love our pets at Westerwood," said Lisa Burkhart, Executive Director. "We are so excited to host these community events. Several residents have already planned outfits for their pups and can't wait to get insights into what some of their behavior means."

The Pet Communication Webinar is 10 a.m.-noon EDT Wednesday, July 14. This fun and engaging class will be led by Maia Kincaid, Ph.D., a world-renowned Animal and Nature Communication Specialist. Kincaid will telepathically converse with the pets of the first five attendees to sign up and an additional randomly selected participant. She will help address behavioral issues and answer questions about health, diet and upsets.

"Participants learn to distinguish their inner voice from the animal's voice," Kincaid said. She believes everyone can hone their natural ability to communicate with animals. And some of her most gifted webinar attendees started out as the most skeptical.

The Dog Days of Summer event is 9-11 a.m. EDT Saturday, July 17. PetPeople of Westerville is sponsor and will award prizes for the pet parade. The Columbus Humane Society will bring adoptable furry friends for guests to play with and hopefully adopt. Attendees can also enjoy live music by Bill Foley, bakery goods and community tours.

"Columbus Humane would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Westerwood Senior Living for hosting us at their Dog Days of Summer event!" said Brittany Williams, Director of Marketing at Columbus Humane. "We are thrilled to get back out into the community, sharing pet tips, tricks and adoptable animals with friends. The generosity of animal lovers in our community is what makes Columbus such a great city. Together we can all make Columbus Humane."

"We are so excited to be involved with Westerwood and their Dog Days of Summer event!" Terri Montigny, Community Relations Manager at PetPeople, said. "We love to get involved with community events like this and were thrilled to provide prizes. We wish everyone good luck in the parade and cannot wait to see the winners! As your neighborhood store for pets, we hope to see you soon."

Visit https://www.liveatwesterwood.org/events/ to register for one or both events.

Kincaid, who is the author of "Chats with Cool Cats" and "Dogs Say the Darndest Things," has been helping pet owners speak telepathically to their pets for more than 20 years. For more information about her Animal Communication Online University visit: https://www.animalcommunicationworld.com/maia-kincaid-animal-communication.

Since 1883, Columbus Humane has been fighting animal cruelty, helping animals in need and advocating for their well-being. As an innovative leader in animal welfare, they provide a variety of services to more than 9,000 pets and their people annually.

PetPeople is the neighborhood place for natural foods and quality supplies for dogs and cats. Their team of pet enthusiasts entertains and educates to create a unique shopping experience.

Westerwood is also hosting tours of their Garden Cottages, which are in development. These spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom garden cottages offer extra room, privacy and that home-of-your-own feeling. Call 614-568-0503 to schedule a tour.

Westerwood, formerly Friendship Village Columbus, is a 23-acre, scenic nonprofit retirement community rooted in the northeast side of Columbus. It is minutes from downtown Westerville and Otterbein University. The active resident community loves lifelong learning, artistic pursuits, exercising, giving back and connecting with nature. Westerwood offers a top-rated, full continuum of care, including a Life Care contract.

This wooded oasis offers restaurant-quality dining cooked from scratch, wellness classes with a personal trainer, an arts studio, a woodshop and gardens in a friendly atmosphere where ageless spirits can indulge their curiosity. Westerwood is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit community. It is ranked as a Choice community by the Holleran Group in recognition of an exemplary culture of resident engagement. Westerwood has Platinum SAGECare certification, it has received the Top Workplaces award from Columbus CEO six years in a row and it has received the Best of Business: Retirement Community award. Learn more at http://liveatwesterwood.org/.

#LoveOurPets, #AnimalWorldCommunication, #OurCampusYourCanvas, #SeniorLiving, #PetPeople, #ColumbusHumane

Media Contact: Cheri Carl, 3rdThird Marketing, PR@3rd3rd.com

The Westerwood Life Care community is hosting two fun events for you and your pets. The Dog Days of Summer celebration includes a parade and a chance to cuddle therapy dogs and adopt furry friends. The free Pet Communication webinar will show you how to have a real heart-to-heart conversation with your pet.

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

The IRS Collection is Now Back and Sending Final Intent to Levy Notices – Ace Plus Tax Resolution Suggests Tax Relief Strategies

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- James Cha, a CPA and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist from Ace Plus Tax Resolution, underlines that the IRS is starting its collection actions by sending Final Intent to Levy notices, and urges taxpayers to act with tax relief strategies.

The IRS collection enforcement is now back! The IRS switched its lenient position during COVID-19 and has now started sending millions of Final Notices of Intent to Levy (Letter 11 or LT11) from June 15, 2021. Its Automated Levy and Systematic Lien Programs were halted since April 2020 due to COVID, but these programs have now returned. It's time to take action to protect your bank accounts, wages, and other assets and income from the IRS!

A levy occurs when the IRS collects the back taxes by seizing delinquent taxpayers' real or personal properties. Typically, levies are made on financial accounts held for them by others, such as a bank, a stockbroker, or an employer. Levies can be placed on bank accounts, social security benefits, and retirement income.

If anyone wishes to appeal this proposed levy action, Form 12153, "Request for a Collection Due Process or Equivalent Hearing," has to be sent to the IRS within 30 days from the receipt of LT11.

About 45 days after Letter 11 is issued, a levy will take place if the taxpayer has not contacted the IRS for resolution. The IRS computer sends levy notices to any financial institution suspected of holding funds under its Social Security numbers or names, or to any employers or contractors who have filed a W-2 or 1099 form showing they have paid them in the past. In addition to any properties, a levy can attach to any future federal tax refunds or state income tax refunds that they are to receive, in order to satisfy the federal tax liability.

James Cha, CPA, CTRS, says that "It is critical for the taxpayers to understand where they are in the collection process. Any delinquent taxpayers are highly recommended (or strongly urged) to start working out a deal with the IRS as soon as possible."

Upon receiving Letter 11, here are some critical points to consider:

* Get any missing returns filed as soon as possible to be in compliance.

* Respond to the notices or letters, and seek professional tax help for the best possible resolution options.

* Respond to IRS requests in a timely fashion.

Additionally, James states "It is also worth noting that I expect that the IRS will continue to hire many more new employees to ramp up its enforcement actions". In 2021, the IRS has already announced plans to hire 87,000 new employees, doubling their workforce over the next six years. The current administration has pledged $80 billion toward enforcement activities over the next ten years.

Tax Reliefs

In the case where the taxpayer is approached by the IRS for back taxes, the best possible course of action might be to adopt an approach to deal with the issue tactfully without panicking.

James believes "the best course of action is to see if they qualify for any tax relief options." However, this can only be done after delinquent tax returns have been filed and all current income tax or payroll tax deposits have been paid.

Businesses or individuals can settle their taxes substantially less than they owe through an Offer in Compromise if they qualify. Financial inability to pay is the most common reason an Offer is accepted, but it must be supported by and verified with well-prepared financial documents and statements.

Or, through an Installment Agreement, businesses or individuals may set up an affordable payment plan to pay off the back taxes. If they qualify for a Partial Payment Installment, they will not be paying off the full amount, as the balance left at the end of the payment term will be forgiven. Strategizing is crucial when submitting an application in order to maximize the benefit.

Also, they may be able to halt IRS collection actions by declaring a Currently Not Collectible status. To qualify for this status, they must prove they have a dire financial situation and none to very little income. The IRS will put a pause on their attempt to collect payment until the financial situation improves.

Lastly, business owners who have fallen behind on their Payroll Tax Obligations need to figure out the best method to protect themselves and deal with the IRS.

The Final Words

There are numerous tax relief options that are put forth by the government, but individuals and business owners should seek an experienced tax relief specialist who can strategize, take full advantage, and save considerable sums of money for taxpayers.

Ace Plus Tax Resolution provides permanent solutions to taxpayers with IRS and state tax problems. James Cha is a CPA and Certified Tax Resolution Specialist(r) at Ace Plus Tax Resolution, has been representing his clients and dealing with the IRS for over 30 years. His practice is in Los Angeles, but his clients are all across the nation.

Contact him at (213) 600-7388 or James@AcePlusTaxResolution.com for a free consultation.

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James Cha, a CPA and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist from Ace Plus Tax Resolution, underlines that the IRS is starting its collection actions by sending Final Intent to Levy notices, and urges taxpayers to act with tax relief strategies.

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FlexClip Online Trailer Maker Is a One-Stop Solution for Captivating Video Trailers

HONG KONG /ScoopCloud/ -- PearlMountain, a multimedia software development company, has introduced a powerful trailer maker solution within its FlexClip video creation platform. With just a few clicks, anyone can craft captivating and professional trailers for any need.

"The easy-to-use trailer maker from FlexClip is another way that we're simplifying the video production process," said PearlMountain Founder, Lin Xiao. "Anyone can make a really cool movie trailer or tease a video for upcoming projects in just three steps."

The FlexClip trailer maker contains an extensive library of templates ranging from those for films, TV shows and video games to books, webinars and YouTube. Users can add their own personal touches with over 1 million royalty-free music and high-quality photos and videos. It's easy to include animations, logos, voice overs and export HD videos to social media. Users can also create their projects from scratch if they desire.

The FlexClip trailer maker provides drag-and-drop ease and users are in complete control of the editing process. Anyone has the power to see their unique vision come to life right in their browser. With a single click, users can download their finished videos.

The trailer maker is an important promotional tool for writers, video game publishers, independent filmmakers and music artists that can be used in multiple ways and on a myriad of platforms to reach target markets. It's equally advantageous for social media influencers, webinar producers and business owners that want to monetize their projects, products, events, and expertise.

The FlexClip trailer maker by PearlMountain is revolutionizing the way that individuals promote themselves, their projects and reach others around the world. It is a one-stop resource for creating professional looking trailers with just a few clicks. Users can immediately experience the possibilities for themselves by trying the online trailer maker for free.

About FlexClip

FlexClip, a browser-based video maker platform developed by PearlMountain Limited, provides one-stop video services that help novice users and professionals create video trailers, explainer videos, presentations, tutorials, and social media videos with ease. FlexClip is used and loved by millions of people around the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.flexclip.com/ or connect with FlexClip on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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PearlMountain, a multimedia software development company, has introduced a powerful trailer maker solution within its FlexClip video creation platform. With just a few clicks, anyone can craft captivating and professional trailers for any need.

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

By Light Appraised at CMMI-Dev v2.0 Level 3

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) is pleased to announce it has been appraised at Level 3 of the CMMI Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development (CMMI-Dev v2.0). CMMI is a capability improvement framework that provides organizations with the essential elements of effective processes that ultimately improve their performance.

The appraisal rating recognizes By Light's proven approach for customer satisfaction, delivery of quality solutions, and continuous improvement.

By Light successfully completed the appraisal March 9, 2021, led by Certified Lead Appraiser and Instructor Julie Stein with CGI, Inc.

"By Light's commitment to achieving high performance and quality in meeting customer needs is demonstrated by the workforce's process rigor dedication in delivering high quality solutions to earn and achieve customer satisfaction," said Bob Donahue, By Light's CEO.

About By Light Professional IT Services LLC

Founded in 2002 as a small family business, By Light has expanded to a large, diverse organization with more than 2,000 employees working with 500 Government and Commercial clients at locations around the world. Our rapid growth focuses on key mission areas to stay ahead of the curve while meeting our customers' needs for innovative and efficient IT and Cyberspace Operations solutions.

Driven by a management team steeped in practical experience from Defense, Intelligence, Federal Healthcare, and Commercial sectors, we are trusted to provide reliable, cost-effective IT and Cyberspace Operations solutions to each customer on every project.

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

By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) is pleased to announce it has been appraised at Level 3 of the CMMI Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development (CMMI-Dev v2.0). CMMI is a capability improvement framework that provides organizations with the essential elements of effective processes that ultimately improve their performance.

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E-commerce Behavioral AI Leader Fanplayr Expands in MENA with Woman-led Reseller Magnify Solutions

PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fanplayr, the leader in online behavioral personalization and artificial intelligence, announces it will continue its global expansion with a presence in the Middle East and North Africa through a partnership with Magnify Solutions - a woman-led reseller based in Dubai. The new partnership will allow Fanplayr to bring its full line of e-commerce behavioral products and patented Segmentation-as-a-Service to major manufacturers and businesses operating in MENA and nearby regions.

Reseller Magnify Solutions is led by co-founder Shana Doherty, who was noted in the 'Top 100 Most Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs' by Small Business Britain's f:Entrepreneur campaign in January 2021. Doherty also was recognized by the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office's '2020 Great Inspirations' campaign for founding Generosity Bank, and by an Entrepreneur campaign highlighting businesses founded by leaders from diverse backgrounds.

"Shana is an inspiring leader and a savvy businessperson with a great track record for helping businesses develop their e-commerce and adtech capabilities," said Simon Yencken, Fanplayr CEO and Co-founder. "We are excited to work with Shana and her team in bringing Fanplayr's products to the MENA region."

The new partnership will allow Magnify Solutions to offer Fanplayr's e-commerce solutions to both existing and new customers in the region. "We are delighted to represent Fanplayr in the MENA region, working with both local home grown and global brands to bolster their e-commerce capabilities with Fanplayr's advanced capabilities, including its patented 'Segmentation-as-a-Service,'" says Doherty.

Fanplayr already has begun working with customers in the MENA region, including a major holding company agency and software brand. "Significant revenue potential exists in the Middle East, and we're anxious to capitalize on it by offering the kind of real-time, actionable data that is unique to Fanplayr products," says Yencken.

Expansion of products and customer service to the Middle East comes as a continuation of Fanplayr's strategic growth, including agreements within the past 6 months with key partners in the UK and Latin America and the acquisition of reseller Jamu Inc. in Japan.

About Fanplayr

Fanplayr is a global leader in e-commerce behavioral data, using machine learning and AI to enable businesses to increase conversion rates and revenue, collect more leads, and retarget visitors with personalized recommendations during and after the shopping experience. Fanplayr is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with offices in New York, Buenos Aires, Brazil, Mexico, Milan, London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Hamburg, Melbourne and Tokyo.

Learn more at: https://fanplayr.com/

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Fanplayr, the leader in online behavioral personalization and artificial intelligence, announces it will continue its global expansion with a presence in the Middle East and North Africa through a partnership with Magnify Solutions - a woman-led reseller based in Dubai.

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Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter Partners in Massive Pet Transport from El Paso to California, New Jersey, Wisconsin

EAST HANOVER, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter announces more than 350 animals will be transported from El Paso to California, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, thanks to efforts by BISSELL Pet Foundation, Animal Rescue Corps, University of Florida's Maddie Shelter Medicine Program, City of El Paso Animal Services and more. This is the largest transport effort in BISSELL Pet Foundation history, and one of the largest transports in pet rescue history.

Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter is pleased to be a partner in this historic transport, coordinating efforts, on the ground in New Jersey, and networking for placement of an estimated 130 dogs. Jessica Garrison, Shelter Manager of Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter is leading the efforts here in New Jersey. Garrison is travelling to El Paso, TX, to chaperone the flight back to Morristown, New Jersey, on Friday, July 2, 2021. Shelters from as far as Rhode Island are joining us in New Jersey to help receive the at-risk animals from the overcrowded shelter in El Paso.

"We are happy to be a partner in this life-saving operation," says Lorri Caffrey, Executive Director of Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter. "NJ is no stranger to pets in need, which is why we look to take in animals locally as much as possible. There are times, however, when we receive an S.O.S. from overcrowded shelters around the country and we are in a position to help them. We are grateful to BISSELL Pet Foundation who is working to save animals in crisis. When we work together, we can save more lives."

Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter is committed to working within the community to provide the best care possible.

To support Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, please visit: https://njshelter.org/givenow

About Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter:

Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter has been saving lives for almost 50 years. We envision a community of people and organizations committed to working together to eliminate the occurrence of abused, neglected, and homeless animals.

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Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter announces more than 350 animals will be transported from El Paso to California, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, thanks to efforts by BISSELL Pet Foundation, Animal Rescue Corps, University of Florida's Maddie Shelter Medicine Program, City of El Paso Animal Services and more.

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Elite 11 Taps Opendorse to Prepare Top Quarterbacks for NIL

LINCOLN, Neb. /ScoopCloud/ -- Elite 11, powered by Stack Sports, and Opendorse announced today the launch of a new partnership to prepare the country's top high school quarterbacks for coming changes to name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights monetization. The partnership features the addition of Opendorse Ready™, the company's industry-leading NIL education solution that is currently used by more than 30 top programs in college sports including Clemson, Florida, and Ohio State Athletics.

As the nation's premier quarterback competition, Elite 11 competitors are poised to soon be among the most marketable athletes in college sports. Recent notable Elite 11 Alumni include Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones. With Opendorse Ready, each athlete will receive a personalized assessment of their current brand value with a roadmap to maximize it. NIL industry leaders will host live education sessions at the competition, and the program will provide athletes with on-demand access to the Opendorse NIL Masterclass, a video series featuring brand building and monetization experts from leading brands including Instagram, the Players' Tribune, and Overtime.

"We've always looked at Elite 11 as a place to bring the best in sport together and that is what we are doing by partnering with Opendorse," said Elite 11 President Brian Stumpf. "We want to evolve with changing landscapes and Opendorse will help us to continue to serve and educate this next generation of quarterbacks early on to ensure they have the tools both in football and in life necessary to reach their potential."

The program is built to provide an elite athlete development experience on-and-off the field. In addition to NIL education, competitors can use Opendorse to access photography and videos from Elite 11 events, and publish it to their personal social media channels with a single tap.

"Elite 11 competitors and counselors are poised to be among the most marketable athletes in college sports," said Opendorse CEO Blake Lawrence. "These quarterbacks will be the face of the new era. Knowing that, it's vital that they understand how to build and protect their brands now to be successful and safe in the very near future. I'm proud to provide Opendorse products to empower this next generation of greats."

By partnering with Opendorse, Elite 11 becomes the first camp or competition series to provide athletes brand building and NIL readiness resources.

About Opendorse

Opendorse is the sports technology company that maximizes endorsement value for athletes. Today more than 40,000 athletes around the world use Opendorse to understand, build, protect, and monetize their brands with support from partners including the PGA TOUR, NHL, NFLPA, MLBPA, WNBPA, LPGA, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, and hundreds of brands. From All-Americans to All-Pros - when athletes connect with their organizations, brands, or fans - they do it with Opendorse.

To learn more about Opendorse, visit https://opendorse.com/

About Elite 11

Founded in 1999, the Elite 11 is the premier quarterback event in the nation, bringing together the nation's top signal callers each offseason to compete and improve their skillset both on and off-the-field. Elite 11 event alumni include 26 of the 32 current NFL starting quarterbacks, and 13 of the past 14 quarterbacks who have won the Heisman Trophy.

About Stack Sports

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on three key pillars - Play, Improve, and Engage.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit http://www.stacksports.com/

Elite 11, powered by Stack Sports, and Opendorse announced today the launch of a new partnership to prepare the country's top high school quarterbacks for coming changes to name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights monetization. The partnership features the addition of Opendorse Ready™, the company's industry-leading NIL education solution.

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Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation Receives $200,000 Grant from Barclays

WILMINGTON, Del. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation has received an additional $200,000 from Barclays US Consumer Bank to support the statewide expansion of the Foundation's Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (E3). As part of the grant, $50,000 will be allocated to fund a comprehensive research study on Black and Brown entrepreneurs and their economic impact in Delaware.

Developed through an initial $100,000 grant from Barclays and in partnership with the Wilmington Alliance, E3 was launched in March 2020 to help entrepreneurs accelerate their businesses by providing a process where experienced advisors create a clear, supportive, and sustainable pathway to success that includes a comprehensive support structure for the entrepreneur.

"Through our citizenship and CRA activities, Barclays is steadfastly committed to building deep ties into the communities where we live and work," said Adam Ahmad, Community Reinvestment Act Relationship Manager, Barclays US Consumer Bank. "We view the E3 initiative as a unique opportunity for Barclays to have a positive impact on the community by building a more equitable ecosystem for diverse entrepreneurs and giving them the tools they need to succeed."

Through E3's Statewide and Regional Committees, a team of experts work together to identify, vet, and incubate small businesses, with an emphasis on supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs. E3 complements and works in tandem with the Foundation's Reinventing Delaware program to create conditions for successful entrepreneurs and innovators across all communities.

With the successful completion of the Foundation's E3 pilot in Wilmington and the launch of the E3 pilot in Dover, Barclays is further investing in the program to support its statewide expansion. Additionally, the Foundation has just wrapped up its first open application cycle in New Castle County. Businesses selected to move forward will be announced by the end of June.

Barclays' support for this program is part of its Citizenship strategy focused on employability and helping businesses create jobs, as well as the bank's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) plan.

For more information about E3, visit http://www.petedupontfreedomfoundation.org/.

About the Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation

The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring to life bold and innovative ideas that create jobs and make Delaware a better place to live, work and raise a family. The Foundation is committed to carrying out the legacy of the late former Governor Pete du Pont by focusing on the opportunities for success in Delaware. To learn more, visit http://www.petedupontfreedomfoundation.org/.

About Barclays

Barclays U.S. Consumer Bank is a leading co-branded credit card issuer and financial services partner in the United States that creates highly customized programs to drive customer loyalty and engagement for some of the country's most successful travel, entertainment, retail and affinity institutions. The bank offers co-branded credit cards, small business credit cards, installment loans, POS Finance, online savings accounts, and CDs. For more information, please visit http://www.barclaysus.com/.

Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customer and client, and geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. For further information about Barclays, please visit http://www.barclays.com/.

The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation has received an additional $200,000 from Barclays US Consumer Bank to support the statewide expansion of the Foundation's Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (E3). As part of the grant, $50,000 will be allocated to fund a comprehensive research study on Black and Brown entrepreneurs and their economic impact in Delaware.

Live-Online C. diff. Symposium developed to support and guide patients, families, and caregivers through a C. difficile illness

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The C Diff Foundation will host a free, live-online, and interactive symposium on Friday, July 16, 2021, from 1 to 3 p.m. EDT. Sponsored by Seres Therapeutics, the event is designed for patients who are being treated for a C. diff. infection (CDI) in addition to those who are recovering or who have experienced CDI recurrences. The patients, family members, and caregivers will all benefit from the information and up-to-date data presented.

Presenters are among some of the top C diff. thought leaders and include healthcare professionals, practitioners, and educators who are helping to change the way individuals maneuver through a C. difficile infection, worldwide.

Unlike other presentations on this topic, C. diff. Survivors will share their C. diff. infection journeys to provide a real-world perspective on the patient experience. Other topics addressed will include creating a culture for patient-centered care, C. diff. innovations, diagnostics, research, environmental safety, clinical trials, and studies, C diff. in pediatric patients and more.

To register for this global live-online event, visit: https://cdifffoundation.org/patient-family-caregiver-symposium-july-16-2021/

About Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI)

Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile, also known as C. difficile, C. diff., is one of the most common cause and leading healthcare-associated infection in U.S. hospitals (Lessa, et al, 2015, New England Journal of Medicine). Recent estimates suggest C. difficile approaches 500,000 infections annually in the United States and is associated with approximately 20,000 deaths. (Guh, 2020, New England Journal of Medicine). Based on internal estimates including a recurrence rate of approximately 20 percent, the C Diff Foundation believes that the annual incidence in the U.S. approaches 600,000.

About Seres Therapeutics

Seres Therapeutics is a late-clinical stage biotechnology company with a strong development pipeline and rigorous scientific underpinning, working to revolutionize treatment of a wide range of diseases by modulating the function of the human microbiome.

It reported positive, topline results from the pivotal Phase 3 ECOSPOR III study evaluating its investigational oral microbiome therapeutic SER-109 for recurrent C. difficile infection (CDI).

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

About the C Diff Foundation

C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the leading patient and healthcare organization educating and advocating for C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile, C. diff., CDI, CDAD) prevention, treatments, clinical trials, diagnostics, support, and environmental safety worldwide. Their Mission continues to move forward and grow through research conducted by government, industry, and academia strengthening the advocacy on behalf of patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide.

For more information: https://cdifffoundation.org/

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Twitter @cdiffFoundation #cdiffpatientfamilycaregiver #cdiff2021 #cdiffwalks2021

C Diff Foundation(TM) is a trademark of the C Diff Foundation, established 2012 in the U.S.

The C Diff Foundation will host a free, live-online, and interactive symposium on Friday, July 16, 2021, from 1 to 3 p.m. EDT. Sponsored by Seres Therapeutics, the event is designed for patients who are being treated for a C. diff. infection (CDI) in addition to those who are recovering or who have experienced CDI recurrences.

Related link: https://cdifffoundation.org/

Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda Announces Organization Identity Change to Empowered Aging

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families, announced an official rebrand to Empowered Aging.

For over 50 years, the Ombudsman Services program provided fierce, high-quality advocacy on behalf of residents and their families in long-term care. Since then, the organization has expanded its services and scope of work, leading a movement of vulnerable older and disabled adults across the nation.

"Changing our name to Empowered Aging allows us to embrace a number of our other programs like Friendly Visiting and Telephone Reassurance, Healthcare Career Pathway, and elder abuse prevention, among others," said Nicole Howell, Executive Director of Empowered Aging. "Empowered Aging enables us to connect with a wider audience as we continue to expand our reach and services even further."

Empowered Aging is an uplifting, inclusive name that reflects the organization's true purpose: to empower older adults and adults with disabilities to advocate for themselves, living their journey in aging with dignity, respect, and independence.

"If we've learned something positive from the past year, it is that we are strongest when we take care of our most vulnerable citizens," said California State Senator Steve Glazer. "Ombudsman Services does just that. They have worked tirelessly to expand their scope beyond long-term care and into a broad range of programs for seniors and families. They have adapted to meet changing needs, and now more than ever, they are a critical partner and an invaluable resource. Appropriately, Ombudsman Services is changing its name to Empowered Aging. This new name reflects the agency's growing focus on awareness, prevention, and innovation. I value their vital support services and congratulate them on the new identity."

As the organization rolls out this new brand identity, all services will continue uninterrupted and remain free of charge to all who seek support.

About Empowered Aging:

Empowered Aging, previously known as Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda, started in Contra Costa County with just a few government grants, a single staff person, and a lot of determination. Over 50 years later, we have evolved, expanding our reach to meet the needs of our time, which are impacting a vulnerable and vastly diverse senior community.

Today, Empowered Aging is uniting individuals, organizations, and communities together around a common mission, a shared vision, and a path forward to a stronger, more equitable journey in aging through a variety of programs and collaborations. For many older and disabled adults, we're the only connection and the only engagement lifting their voices, enabling self-sufficiency, and fighting for their just place in society. As an independent nonprofit, we rely on government, foundations, grateful families, and concerned citizens to fuel our work - with the true measure of success being lives changed.

Learn more at: https://empoweredaging.org/

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Today, Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families, announced an official rebrand to Empowered Aging.

Related link: https://empoweredaging.org/

Why the Church of Scientology and Scientologists Support Drug Prevention

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- This weekend on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, and throughout the year, the Church of Scientology International and Scientologists help youth make the self-determined decision to live drug-free. Why? Because drug prevention works. And it saves young lives.

After a year marked by soaring drug overdose and drug-related violent crime, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime chose a theme for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, June 26, that resonates with Scientologists who live the motto throughout the year-Share Facts on Drugs: Save Lives.

Scientology Churches provide drug education specialist training, sponsor chapters of Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and work with local educators, police, churches and nonprofits to reach youth on this vital subject.

One teacher who uses the program shared why he recommends the Foundation for a Drug-Free World's Truth About Drugs program to anyone wishing to help kids on this urgent subject. "Exposure to this program could be the one thing that prevents them from traveling the road to addiction."

Another, who has used Drug-Free World materials as part of her curriculum for years, describes them as "a powerful tool to inform students and teachers of the dangers of drug use and abuse."

A police officer told the Foundation, "I teach a course on street drugs and drug-free education as part of my law enforcement/criminal justice program to high school juniors and seniors," and he wants to spread the word and to be listed as a Drug-Free World chapter.

On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking campaign website, the UN "invites everyone to do their part, by taking a firm stance against misinformation and unreliable sources; while committing to sharing only the real science-backed data on drugs and save lives."

The award-winning Truth About Drugs initiative:

* Is available in 26 languages in 96 countries.

* Its public service announcements and The Truth About Drugs-Real People, Real Stories documentary air on 850 TV stations.

* More than 135,000 people have completed the free online drug education eCourse on the Foundation for a Drug-Free World website at www.drugfreeworld.org.

* The Foundation has reached some 13 million students through more than 30,000 schools, institutions and groups that use the Truth About Drugs curriculum.

To make these materials available to anyone wishing to tackle the drug crisis, the Church of Scientology International Dissemination and Distribution Center in Los Angeles, California, produces and ships out Truth About Drugs booklets, DVDs and education packages free of charge to parents, educators, law enforcement, community groups and nonprofits.

In honor of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Scientology Network featured a full day of drug prevention films and documentaries. Scientology Churches held drug prevention open houses. And Scientologists, working with drug-prevention advocates in their communities, took part in rallies and set up drug information stands to make this vital information broadly available.

The Founder of the Scientology religion is L. Ron Hubbard and Mr. David Miscavige is the religion's ecclesiastical leader.

For more information, visit the Scientology Network or the Scientology Newsroom: https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/

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This weekend on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, and throughout the year, the Church of Scientology International and Scientologists help youth make the self-determined decision to live drug-free. Why? Because drug prevention works. And it saves young lives.

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

Unified Pro-Am Association Turns Esports Industry on its Head

DAVIE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- There's a new kid on the block and it's rocking the Esports industry. Unified Pro-Am Association (UPA) is now the number one premier destination for NBA2k Tournaments hosted by any one of the leagues for serious NBA2k gamers. And for gamers who want to be drafted in the NBA2k League, it's the best opportunity out there.

UPA will hit the ground running during the July 4 weekend. It's hosting the largest tournament in the community's history on July 3 and 4 at the largest Esports arena in the nation - The Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center in Arlington, Texas.

Twenty-four teams (12 teams per console) will have what it takes to win an automatic bid to compete for $30,000 in prizes. The rest of the teams will have to duke it out to make it on the main stage and compete.

"We have the largest arena ready for this live action event for the fans and competing teams to have an experience like never seen before," Dasahev Charlemagne, one of the three UPA founders and owner/CEO of the ABDA, says.

Certified leagues include: @WRproamleague @ADBAPRO and @MPBA2K. These tournaments will be tracked and broken down from Legacy Leader Boards and NBA2k teams will compete for the greatest prize pool outside of the NBA2k League. Gamers from all over the world are coming to compete while others are just coming to watch the excitement build.

The ABDA has had some of the biggest prize pools the NBA2k community has ever seen so to compete in one of these not only brings gamers recognition, but the opportunity to make some good money.

"This @UnifiedProAm championship is only the beginning," Charlemagne says.

He and the other two UPA founders, Evens Mathurin and Graham Borden, are excited about what they can bring to the Esports industry, now and in the future.

For more information about this event: https://twitter.com/UnifiedProAm/status/1404540683298422785?s=20

Purchase tickets here: https://www.unifiedproam.gg/tournaments/product/buy-tickets/

The Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center is located at: 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas. Tickets range from $10 to $100.

About UPA

The UPA was formed by three NBA2k Tournament Leagues: The ADBA, WR Pro-Am and MPBA2K to create one official governing body of NBA2K Pro-Am: One True Pro-Am Champion. It has no current official affiliation with NBA2K.

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There's a new kid on the block and it's rocking the Esports industry. Unified Pro-Am Association (UPA) is now the number one premier destination for NBA2k Tournaments hosted by any one of the leagues for serious NBA2k gamers. And for gamers who want to be drafted in the NBA2k League, it's the best opportunity out there.

Related link: https://www.unifiedproam.gg/

A three-time C. diff. Survivor and Registered Dietician publish book for patients, families, and caregivers impacted by Clostridioides difficile

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the new book, "Managing a C. difficile Infection: For Patients, Families, and Caregivers" (ISBN: 979-8519789851), Nancy C. Caralla, three-time C. diff. Survivor, Founding President, Executive Director of the C Diff Foundation, and Karen F. Factor, MS, RD. LDN, Nutrition Wellness Chairperson of the C Diff Foundation share their knowledge and experience with patients, family members, and caregivers who have been impacted by a C. difficile infection (CDI) and CDI recurrences.

The book will answer the many questions focused on C. difficile infections, C. difficile prevention, home environment cleaning, nutrition, while introducing the readers to the microbiome and clinical trials.

About Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI)

Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile, also known as C. difficile, C. diff., is one of the most common cause and leading healthcare-associated infection in U.S. hospitals (Lessa, et al, 2015, New England Journal of Medicine). Recent estimates suggest C. difficile approaches 500,000 infections annually in the United States and is associated with approximately 20,000 deaths. (Guh, 2020, New England Journal of Medicine). Based on internal estimates including a recurrence rate of approximately 20%, we believe the annual incidence in the U.S. approaches 600,000.

About the Authors

Nancy C Caralla, Founding President, and Executive Director of the C Diff Foundation is a three-time Clostridioides difficile infection (C. diff., C. difficile) survivor. She has accumulated over 25 years of experience in the nursing profession blended with over 25 years of experience in international construction management. Over the past several years, Nancy, in partnership with the C Diff Foundation members, focuses on raising C. difficile awareness through education and advocating for Clostridioides difficile infection prevention, treatments, clinical trials, and environmental safety worldwide.

Karen F. Factor, Registered Dietitian (RD), C Diff Foundation's Chairperson of the Nutrition and Wellness Committee, is uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and other evidence-based applications of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) that exemplify the profession's systematic approach to providing high-quality nutrition care to individuals experiencing dietary challenges, especially during a CDI.

About the C Diff Foundation

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2012 with a global mission educating and advocating for C. diff. infection (CDI) prevention, treatments, clinical trials, environmental safety, and support. The C Diff Foundation(tm) is the leading global patient advocacy organization.

Their mission continues moving forward and growing through research conducted by government, industry, and academia strengthening the advocacy on behalf of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide.

For more information: https://cdifffoundation.org/

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In the new book, "Managing a C. difficile Infection: For Patients, Families, and Caregivers" (ISBN: 979-8519789851), Nancy C. Caralla, three-time C. diff. Survivor, Founding President of the C Diff Foundation, and Karen F. Factor, MS, RD. LDN, Nutrition Wellness Chairperson, share their knowledge and experience with patients, family members, and caregivers who have been impacted by a CDI infection.

Related link: https://cdifffoundation.org/

Assessing Lightning’s Potential for Catastrophic Risk is Key for Building Lightning Safe Communities

FORT PIERCE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Those familiar with New York's "Darkest Hours" likely remember the mayhem of the city's July 13, 1977 blackout. But few may be able to recall it was lightning (three sequential strikes), which caused the catastrophic event that shut down one of the world's largest cities in a matter of minutes, says DEHN, Inc.

"A single lightning event can have enormous consequences in terms of safety, damaged equipment, loss of vital data and operational breakdowns," said Mark Hendricks, vice president and technical director at DEHN, Inc. "Unfortunately, too many industries, businesses and property owners find out the hard way that lightning protection is an essential measure for safety and building resilience."

According to the National Lightning Safety Council, a typical lightning strike is about 300 million volts and can heat the air to 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit-five times hotter than the surface of the sun. Compared to a household electrical current of 120 volts and 115 amps, lightning's extreme electricity packs a massive punch, which can have devastating results to unprotected structures.

As the global market leader for lightning protection, grounding and surge solutions, DEHN, Inc. is supporting International Lightning Safety Day (ILSD21) and its Building Lightning Safe Communities initiative by providing solutions to protect lives, property and material assets from a leading weather threat. The company's track record in total lightning protection solutions includes a dedicated research and development department, more than 4,000 tested LPS products and a worldwide network of 1,900 employees in over 70 countries-including the U.S.

"Effective protection against lightning-internal and external, direct and indirect surges can be provided by safety standard compliant lightning protection systems," explained Hendricks.

Both international lightning protection system guidelines of IEC 62305 and U.S. safety standards of NFPA 780 require grounding, bonding and surge protection to address total solution protection. Unfortunately, building codes set minimum standards which may not take lightning into account, which is why DEHN provides a comprehensive Lightning Risk Assessment as a mitigation tool for calculating a structure's potential for exposure.

View PDF infographic here: https://www.dehn-usa.com/en-us/international-lightning-safety-day-2021

ABOUT DEHN, INC.

DEHN is a globally active family-owned electrotechnical market leader providing innovative products, solutions and comprehensive services in lightning protection, surge protection, and safety equipment since 1910. The company's DEHN, Inc. expansion in North America as a Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) Class I Manufacturer and board member company is helping to advance the art and science of proven and effective lightning protection in the U.S.

Learn more at: https://www.dehn-usa.com/en-us

Media Contact: Kimberly Loehr - Kimberly Loehr Consulting, kim@loehrlightning.com

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Those familiar with New York's "Darkest Hours" likely remember the mayhem of the city's July 13, 1977 blackout. But few may be able to recall it was lightning (three sequential strikes), which caused the catastrophic event that shut down one of the world's largest cities in a matter of minutes, says DEHN, Inc.

Related link: https://www.dehn-usa.com/

Cross Creek Ranch Meats Launch New Website Offering Premium Wagyu Meat Products

HESPERUS, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cross Creek Ranch Premium Meats, an online retailer of premium 100% Full Blood Wagyu Beef, is excited to officially announce the launch of its new website with updated product pages and easy one-click shopping.

CCRPremiumMeats.com is a one-stop destination for all your 100% Full Blood Wagyu Beef and American Wagyu Beef home grilling and cooking needs. Recently opened, Cross Creek Ranch Premium Meats is emerging as a leading Full Blood and Crossbred Wagyu Steak and Meat provider in the United States.

"The newly launched website features updated product descriptions and details, new images of the high quality beef cuts, recipes and cooking instructions, Wagyu education, and a new FAQ page. We offer customers an easy, one-click shopping experience for hormone-free, all natural beef," said Kevin Foutz, Marketing Director.

The catalog features hundreds of meat cuts such as Wagyu New York Strip Steak, American Wagyu Bone-In Ribeye Steak and Wagyu Tri Tip. Customers searching for the perfect steak dinner can decide between popular cuts such as Flat Iron Steak, Sirloin Steak, as well as Outside Skirt Steak and Flank Steak.

Specialty beef cuts such as Ground Beef Hamburger Patties, Short Ribs and Carne Asada are also available. Recipes like Sous Vide Juicy Stuffed Burger, Cheddar Cheese-Pecan Rolled Flank Steak, and Sunday Pot Roast can also be found.

Customers who sign up for the Cross Creek Ranch Newsletter can receive access to exclusive offers, early product availability notifications, and unique recipes. Cross Creek Ranch Premium Meats offers a Meat Club membership which offers new customers 1lb. of Full Wagyu Burger meat free with their first order.

LEARN MORE:

Full blood Wagyu: https://ccrpremiummeats.com/collections/full-blood-wagyu-beef

American Wagyu: https://ccrpremiummeats.com/collections/american-wagyu-beef

About Cross Creek Ranch Premium Meats

How is Cross Creek Ranch Meats able to provide top tier premium wagyu meats? It's a simple recipe including superior Wagyu genetics, a nutritious, pesticide-free grass diet, clean, Colorado snow melted water and happy, calm living conditions. This allows Cross Creek Ranch to produce top tier Wagyu cattle.

Nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Cross Creek Ranch is home to the highest quality 100% Full Blooded Wagyu, "American Wagyu," and certified Black Angus cattle in the United States.

At 2,300 acres, Cross Creek Ranch allows its cattle 'room to roam', ensuring they get the exercise, fresh air, and rest needed to achieve peak health.

This level of care results in highly desirable meat cuts that transform any kitchen into a 5-star steakhouse. All Cross Creek Ranch Premium Meats are raised in the U.S.A., are USDA inspected for quality and health, and are graded using the MIJ-30 meat grading camera.

Their meats attain IMF (Intramuscular Fat) marbling scores of at least 28% on the Japan Meat Grading Authority (JMGA) grading system - equal to and usually much higher than USDA Prime grade. With proven quality assurance methods and employees who are Beef Quality Assurance certified, Cross Creek Ranch Premium Meats cattle and meat products offer the highest level of beef and steak in the food industry.

Whether grilled on the barbeque, pan-seared on the skillet, or broiled in the oven, the Wagyu Boneless Ribeye Steak, with its juicy and tender marbling, provides the perfect eating experience to satisfy even the pickiest palette. Learn more: https://ccrpremiummeats.com/products/boneless-ribeye-steak-wagyu.

For more information, visit https://www.CCRPremiumMeats.com/ or call 800-979-8322

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Cross Creek Ranch Premium Meats, an online retailer of premium 100% Full Blood Wagyu Beef, is excited to officially announce the launch of its new website with updated product pages and easy one-click shopping.

Related link: https://ccrpremiummeats.com/

Celebrity Cannabis Outlaw Ed ‘NJWeedman’ Forchion Celebrates Independence Day with The Joint of Miami Weekend Festivities

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The cannabis community's most beloved and beleaguered outlaw, Ed "NJWeedman" Forchion, is celebrating this Fourth of July weekend with his biggest bong bang ever. His new marijuana themed lounge, The Joint of Miami, located in Miami's trendy Wynwood Art District, officially opens its doors during Independence Day Weekend with three days of smoke infused festivities, Friday, July 2, Saturday, July 3 and Sunday July 4, 2021.

Guest DJ's include DJ ReRe, DJ Alamo and DJ Suave, with musical headliners Illuminati Congo, Philadelphia Rapper Freeway, Crazy Fingers and Greyt Adventure. As the first cannabis consumer friendly art and music lounge in Wynwood, visual artists from across the country as well as local Miami talent will also feature their work in the venue's indoor and outdoor gallery over the long holiday weekend.

The Joint of Miami is located at 2010 NW Miami Ct. in Miami and ticket information is located on https://www.eventbrite.com/the-joint-of-miami-grand-opening.

In addition to his decades of legalization activism, Forchion is well known for his entertaining pot party productions. His legendary marijuana mansion events, hosted in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills between the years of 2009 and 2011, were attended by the entertainment industry elite and covered by TMZ. His current Trenton, New Jersey operation, NJWeedman's Joint, with co-owner, Debi Madaio, is the scene for weekly online and onsite cannabis creativity featuring comedy, local bands and even cannabis themed dining.

In addition to art and music, The Joint of Miami is also the home for Forchion's new reality show, "Miami's High Life with NJweedman" on the new streaming platform Unleashed Entertainment. Set to premier this summer, the show captures Forchion and his staff, as he travels back and for between running his Trenton, New Jersey and Miami, FL businesses.

"This is the first Independence Day that I'm actually feeling independent," expresses Ed "NJWeedman" Forchion. "Four years ago, I was in the Mercer County Jail in New Jersey, being legally lynched and now I'm in Miami opening a new operation. Although the war is not completely won, I finally have enough winning battles under my belt that I can puff and pass in some semblance of peace. Successful businesses, my own reality show and public respect and support, these are just a few of the things I have dreamed of, and now they are here," cites Forchion. "I'm hoping pot heads, weed lovers and marijuana supporters will join me this Fourth of July weekend for what promises to be a next level experience. The plan is to keep taking this dream higher and higher."

For more information about The Joint of Miami and the Grand Opening Fourth of July Weekend festivities, head over to https://thejointofmiami.com/.

Watch the promo video at https://youtu.be/1VWxFXtSioQ.

Then take a puff with NJWeedman and read all about his 'budding' adventures at https://linktr.ee/NJWeedman.

The cannabis community's most beloved and beleaguered outlaw, Ed "NJWeedman" Forchion, is celebrating this Fourth of July weekend with his biggest bong bang ever. The Joint of Miami, located in Miami's trendy Wynwood Art District, officially opens its doors during Independence Day Weekend.

Related link: https://thejointofmiami.com/

AJ’s on the Bayou to Host Free Firework Show at Stars and Stripes Celebration

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The folks at AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar know that there's no better way to kick off the summer than with a live firework show along Florida's Emerald Coast. That's why it's excited to host a free firework show at AJ's on the Bayou, one of its four popular locations. The Stars and Stripes Celebration will take place on Saturday, July 3 at 9 p.m. and Black-Eyed Blonde will perform live music starting at 6 p.m.

Located at the base of the Cinco Bayou Bridge in Fort Walton Beach, AJ's on the Bayou is in a beautiful setting offering indoor as well as outdoor seating and dining on an open-air deck overlooking the Cinco Bayou.

During this special celebration, AJ's will also have walk-up dining options where people can grab a BBQ Plate which includes one of its delicious BBQ pork sandwiches served with fries, coleslaw and baked beans for $15. There's a kids special too - a hot dog and fries for $6.

A tent will be set up on site for people to visit to register for free giveaways. Get a flag, souvenir cup or "cool" treats for kids. Activities will include face painting, stilt walkers and more.

The address is: 200 NE Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, 32548.

Call for information: 850-226-7579 or visit: http://ajsonthebayou.com

About AJ's on the Bayou

Since 1984, AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar has been serving cold Gulf Coast oysters and cool libations. What began as a popular local hang out known for fresh oysters and cold beer has grown into one of the most iconic "hot spots" on Florida's Destin Harbor. From its humble beginning shucking oysters off the deck behind a small trailer on the Destin Harbor, its proud to have grown to four locations along Florida's Emerald Coast.

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The folks at AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar know that there's no better way to kick off the summer than with a live firework show along Florida's Emerald Coast. That's why it's excited to host a free firework show at AJ's on the Bayou, one of its four popular locations.

Related link: https://ajsdestin.com/

Travis Mlodzik Elected President of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals

SAVAGE, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Travis Mlodzik, Central Practice Leader for ICS Tax, LLC has been elected President of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP). Cost Segregation is a tremendously valuable tax planning strategy for real estate investors. The ASCSP provides education, credentialing, and a code of ethics for its members while representing the very best professionals in the cost segregation industry.

When discussing what joining the ASCSP has meant, Travis stated it's "one of the best decisions I have made for both my professional and personal growth. The ASCSP has highly respected individuals from this niche industry within its membership and being able to network and learn from them has only made the industry stronger and more prominent."

On his personal growth, Travis says, "Since joining the ASCSP, I have gained confidence in my skill set, tax knowledge, communication skills and presenting how Cost Segregation can benefit taxpayers."

Travis adds, "I am truly humbled and honored to be recognized and elected by my peers for the Presidency of the ASCSP."

Since 2012, Travis has been an active member in the ASCSP and earned his Certified Member credentials in 2014. Travis currently chairs the Membership Committee, co-chairs the Education Committee, and assists the Conference Committee. In addition to committee responsibilities, Travis has served on the Board of Directors since 2015, holding elected positions of Director and most recently of Treasurer.

Travis earned a B.A.S. Construction Management degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and has over 15 years of experience and proven knowledge of construction, cost segregation, tax law, depreciation, and fixed assets. Travis resides in Apple Valley, Minnesota with his wife and two daughters. In his free time, Travis enjoys woodworking, hunting, fishing, and taking his daughters to Karate.

ABOUT ICS TAX, LLC

ICS Tax, LLC (ICS) is a consulting firm providing innovative tax planning strategies to real estate investors. ICS collaborates with taxpayers and their tax professionals to identify credits and incentives that reduce tax liabilities and increase profitability. ICS provides nationwide service through its offices located throughout the country.

Learn more at https://ics-tax.com/

Travis Mlodzik, Central Practice Leader for ICS Tax, LLC has been elected President of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP). Cost Segregation is a tremendously valuable tax planning strategy for real estate investors. The ASCSP provides education, credentialing, and a code of ethics for its members while representing the very best professionals in the cost segregation industry.

Related link: https://ics-tax.com/

Amplify-Now and Strategy Execution Advisors announce partnership to drive successful client transformation outcomes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Amplify-Now, a leading global provider of Strategy Execution Management (SEM) Software, and Strategy Execution Advisors (SEA), a consulting services firm specializing in directing large-scale strategic transformations, have entered a partnership to market and deliver solutions that equip clients to achieve their strategic transformation goals.

Studies show that around 80 percent of transformation programs fail to meet financial goals and nine out of 10 fail to meet their strategic goals. Key challenges cited include aligning program team members and stakeholders, understanding the linkage between work and outcomes, monitoring performance in a timely manner and understanding accountability for key benefits and milestones.

Amplify-Now and SEA will tackle these challenges head on by aligning Amplify-Now's world-class SEM software with SEA's deep expertise and experience. As its tagline and also mission states, SEA helps clients to "Bridge Your Strategy to Success(tm)."

"As a strategy and project management professional, I've used various SEM solutions and have found Amplify to be the best in terms of functionality and ease of use," Tom Witty, principal, SEA, says. "While we focus on M&A Integration, we plan to use Amplify with our clients in various business strategy situations, including digital transformation, portfolio management and acquisition integration. This partnership is all about benefits' realization for our mutual clients."

Jeremy Whitmer, Global Partner Lead for Amplify-Now, is equally happy to partner with Witty at SEA.

"Tom is an exceptional transformation professional who understands the roadblocks teams face in delivering value and how to address them," Whitmer says. "His expertise in the processes and capabilities teams need to deliver successful programs is the perfect complement for our strategy execution management solution and our collaboration will provide remarkable value for our shared clients."

About Amplify-Now

Amplify-Now's SEM software enables organizations to execute strategies that create business value for their customers and investors. The software supports transformation programs from end-to-end, supporting portfolio planning through value realization.

Since 2013, Amplify-Now has offered Benefits Realization and Strategy Execution Management software. Headquartered in Adelaide, Australia, Amplify-Now has offices in Los Angeles, the U.S. and West Sussex, UK to support a global roster of corporate and consulting clients.

For more information: https://amplify-now.com/

About Strategy Execution Advisors

Strategy Execution Advisors (SEA) enable leaders to realize the benefits from their strategic endeavors, business transformation, M&A integration, portfolio optimization and large program management.

SEA helps executives lead, think, plan and act on their goals to get a clear line of sight between strategic targets and the programs, projects and the actions needed to successfully hit those targets.

From its midwestern headquarters in Overland Park, KS, Strategy Execution Advisors and its alliance partners support clients in mid-size organizations in the U.S.

For more information: https://www.strategy-sea.com/

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Related link: https://amplify-now.com/

Dissecting Inflammation to Understand Chronic Disease in Type 2 Diabetes

LA JOLLA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientists are pursuing novel strategy to understand the source of inflammation in chronic diseases at the molecular level. Dr. Marcelo Freire at The J. Craig Venter Institute, is among the scientists conducting this provocative research and he's the lead and senior author of a recent study, "Transcriptomics of type 2 diabetic and healthy human neutrophils."

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting approximately 415 million people worldwide, and its prevalence is rising in adults, increasing the risk of developing co-morbidities such as inflammatory lesions on limbs, eyes and periodontal tissues. In fact, patients with diabetes are more prone to develop severe forms of COVID-19. Recently neutrophils have also been associated with inflammatory pathways in Sars-CoV-2 infections.

Thus, demonstrating that diabetics fail to respond to microbial/viral and metabolic challenges due to deficiencies on immune cells. However, clinicians are unable to accurately predict which patients will develop chronic inflammatory and associated co-morbidities.

"Unravelling immune and lipid mechanisms of diabetes can advance our understanding of the disease," Freire says. "We found that aberrant inflammation is a molecular source of chronic disease in type 2 diabetes and that's reversible."

In laboratory studies, researchers identified two pathways that dysregulate inflammation in type 2 diabetes. By employing a global analysis of RNA (transcriptomics) from innate immune cells, they discovered novel immune and lipid-related genes that are chronically suppressed.

Though chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes have excellent therapeutic modalities that focus on blood sugar levels and insulin, none currently control the disease-associated chronic inflammation.

In this study, human neutrophils (the most abundant leukocytes in the blood) were evaluated via transcriptomics for the first time. This new survey of human neutrophils provides access to the scientific community about regulatory signatures and mechanistic information of in health versus disease.

"Collaborative efforts have been established to expand the knowledge in our lab and others to expand the field of neutrophils and investigate the source of inflammation to other organs," Freire says.

Inflammatory networks derived from neutrophils can become informative in terms of early diagnostics of diabetics and future development of therapeutics.

For this work, the researchers treated human cells ex vivo with a novel fatty acid, resolvin E1 (RvE1), known for its pro-resolution functions. The application of this exogenous therapeutic showed that type 2 diabetics are not irreversibly damaged and that the treatments that reduce chronic inflammation may rescue the phenotype. Because Freire's team has expertise in inflammation and the receptor-ligand axis, they were able to assay human cells with tailored amount of RvE1 to further advance precision medicine.

In addition to conducting RNA sequencing (transcriptomics) and analysis of full neutrophil transcriptomes, the team used cell culture to enhance concentrations of RvE1 for both healthy and diabetic neutrophils The scientists tested control treatments to account for placebo stimulation of cells, but genes that were deficient or saturated in diabetic subjects only changed after specific concentrations of RvE1 were added, demonstrating that chronically inflamed cells are responsive

"There's much more research ahead, but the findings around unresolved inflammation should be a starting point to develop novel biomarkers for chronic disease severity and treatment," Dr. Sarah Kleinstein, first author of the study, says.

Freire agrees that the research is just in the beginning and future plans include furthering their understanding of diabetic heterogeneity and diagnostic/therapeutic development.

"We aim to find a better solution to monitor and treat chronic inflammation," Freire says.

Read an accelerated article preview of the study in BMC Immunology here: https://bmcimmunol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12865-021-00428-6

About the J. Craig Venture Institute

The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) is a world leader in genomic research with 160 scientists and staff who are bold innovators fearlessly pursuing revolutionary ideas. It's registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and has a long track-record of creativity and an interdisciplinary approach to genomics. It's committed to accelerating foundational scientific research to drive advances in human health and environmental sustainability.

For more information about JCVI: https://www.jcvi.org/

Scientists are pursuing novel strategy to understand the source of inflammation in chronic diseases at the molecular level. Dr. Marcelo Freire at The J. Craig Venter Institute, is among the scientists conducting this provocative research and he's the lead and senior author of a recent study, 'Transcriptomics of type 2 diabetic and healthy human neutrophils.'

Related link: http://mfreire@jcvi.org

ZKTECO USA Launches ZKWatch – Integrated Biometric Access Control with Video Event Management System powered by Arteco Global

ALPHARETTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- ZKTeco USA a leading provider of smart and innovative physical security solutions has launched ZKWATCH which is an integrated Biometric Access Control with Video Event Management Solution as requested by its large customer base all over the world.

ZKTeco's all in one ZKBioSecurity platform has become the number one choice of integrators all around the world to manage our award-winning SpeedFace access control readers and Pro Series access control panels. System integrators and end users always wanted a single platform to manage their access control and video from a single platform. ZKWatch combines alarms and notifications from third-party devices such as video surveillance, access control, license plate recognition (LPR), fire detection, gunshot detection, video analytics, building automation and more onto a single, intuitive platform.

ZKWATCH server is a hardware appliance preloaded with ZKBioSecurity and ZKWATCH which can support up to ten doors and cameras and can provide reasonable recording storage capacity as well. ZKWATCH software can also be purchased separately if the customer prefers to install it on their server. The focus is on identifying critical events and areas of interest, rather than sifting through hours of non-critical video footage and linking them with access control transactions.

As noted by ZKTeco USA President & Founder Manish Dalal, "Arteco was one of the first software developers to offer video event management and partnering with them to offer an integrated solution with ZKBioSecurity platform was the need of the hour. As ZKTeco introduces new devices and software applications to the market, we look forward to integrating them with Arteco's NEXT VEMS, as well."

"Our collaboration with ZKTeco has already let to excellent results, therefore we couldn't be happier to take part in this new project by providing the software technology of ZKWATCH", states Giampaolo Sabbatani, CEO of Arteco. "A complete integration of both of our products is the natural consequence of our mission: bridging the gap between effective security solutions and security professional by proposing custom-made solutions."

About ZKTeco:

ZKTeco is a leading provider of Biometric and RFID access control solutions. Product offerings include door & elevator access control panels, readers (i.e., RFID, fingerprint, finger-vein, palm vein, facial recognition), Long-Range UHF and LPR Readers for gate controllers, Turnstiles, Walkthrough Metal Detectors, X-Ray inspection scanners, and versatile Visitor Management platform. Its solutions are multi-lingual and localized in over 18 different languages. ZKTeco designs specialized products for specific markets and provides local support to all its customers. Its U.S. facility includes a large experience center and warehouse in Alpharetta, GA.

For more information visit us at http://www.zktecousa.com/ and follow us on social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

About Arteco:

Founded in 1987, Arteco is a global provider of event-driven intelligence solutions based in Faenza, Italy, with operations in Italy, USA, South Africa, Mexico and Argentina. With a focus on ease of use and event management, Arteco's research and development initiatives have united world-class, state-of-the-art video analytics and video management onto a single-platform to optimize processes and reduce costs. Arteco provides a wide range of software and network hardware solutions that integrate with third-party systems such as video surveillance, video management and access control. Arteco products are available through certified integrator partners around the world.

For more information about Arteco's Video Management Software (VMS) solutions, please visit http://www.arteco-global.com and follow on social media channels: LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

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Say Goodbye to Receipt Headaches! AmTrav and Emburse Automate Travel Expenses

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- AmTrav, the one connected platform for business travel, and Emburse, a global leader in expense management and accounts payable automation, today announced the next evolution in their partnership with the launch of their automatic receipts integration. This cutting-edge integration automatically populates AmTrav travel expenses in clients' Emburse expense wallets to save travelers, expense preparers and expense administrators time, frustration and mistakes.

Traditional travel and expense integrations all have shortcomings that cause errors and create additional work for users. Booking data feeds often don't match up with actual payment data, credit card data feeds are delayed several days and don't include receipts or important expense details, email forwarding is unreliable, and manually entering expenses and uploading receipts is a time-consuming pain for users.

The automatic receipts integration solves these pains by enabling AmTrav to send 100% accurate expense data and receipt images from the AmTrav point of sale to users' Emburse expense wallets. Users can then add these complete travel expense items to an expense report with one click. This feed includes any travel changes made through AmTrav, automatically populating expense records for additional fare amounts, change penalties or refunds. Emburse users can also designate expense owners to receive expenses for specific travelers.

This new integration builds on AmTrav and Emburse's history of simplifying clients' travel and expense processes since 2013. Busy travelers and expense preparers are freed from tedious tasks like uploading receipts and entering receipt data for travel purchases and travel changes. Expense owners no longer need to remind travelers to forward receipt emails for expense report preparation. And expense administrators get reliable expense data straight from the AmTrav point of sale, saving those administrators time and frustration as travel expenses reliably reconcile with company credit card statements with fewer user or system errors.

"The word 'integration' gets thrown around a lot these days, but the one between AmTrav and Emburse is robust and real-time," said AmTrav CEO Jeff Klee. "Customers who pick AmTrav and Emburse can get a travel management platform that they'll love, paired with a world-class expense management system, tightly integrated so their travel expense data flows accurately from one to the other to save all users time and headache."

To learn more about how AmTrav and Emburse can make travel and expense management easier for your team, reach out to AmTrav or Emburse today.

About AmTrav Corporate Travel

AmTrav is a new kind of technology and services platform that's driving business travel into a bold new era. Our easy-to-use solution empowers travelers and travel bookers to be more productive. Companies of all sizes use AmTrav to book trips, find savings, set travel policies, manage payments and expenses, and keep their travelers safe. Travelers love AmTrav because our one connected platform provides a seamless experience across the travel ecosystem and our travel experts and relationship managers are always ready to help. More than 1000 businesses use AmTrav to go places, meet people, build meaningful connections, and get the most out of every trip. For more information on AmTrav visit https://www.amtrav.com/, call us at 800-795-8371 or drop us a note.

About Emburse

Emburse humanizes work by empowering business travelers, finance professionals, and CFOs to eliminate manual, time-consuming tasks so they can focus on what matters most.

Emburse offers a growing portfolio of award-winning expense and AP automation solutions, including Emburse Abacus, Emburse Captio, Emburse Certify, Emburse Chrome River, Emburse Cards, Emburse Nexonia, Emburse SpringAhead and Emburse Tallie. Its innovative offerings are tailored to meet the unique needs of specific industries, company sizes, and geographies, and are trusted by more than 9 million users in more than 120 countries. Over 16,000 customers, from start-ups to global enterprises, including Boot Barn, Grant Thornton, Telefónica, Lufthansa Systems, and Toyota rely on Emburse to eliminate manual processes, make faster, smarter decisions, and help make users' lives - and their businesses - better.

Emburse is recognized as a leader in expense management and accounts payable automation by analyst firm IDC, and has received multiple awards for its high levels of customer satisfaction.

For more information on Emburse, visit https://www.emburse.com/, call 877-EMBURSE, or follow the organization's social channels at @emburse.

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Calgary Author Honored in 2021 Indie Book Awards for Memoir about Social Justice and Overcoming Mental Health Struggles

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sandra LA Boszko is quickly building a name for herself as an author who's edgy and honest. That's why her new book, "~~Welcome~~ to California: From LA County Jail to #1 in Sales" (ISBN: 978-1525546440) was named one of the best indie books of 2021 by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group. It recounts how her mental illness led to a wrongful and traumatic incarceration in the Los Angeles County jail system.

(Editorial note: Book title has strike-through [line] on the word 'Welcome.')

The book is humorous and heartbreaking all at once. It traces how she traveled from her home in Canada to the hills of Hollywood to pursue a career in acting/stunts and recounts how bipolar disorder repeatedly sent her packing from Los Angeles. After failed attempts to develop this dream, she finds herself in a prison system that ignores protocol for inmates with mental illness.

"The whole experience was horrific," she says. "Writing this book was cathartic and helped with the overwhelming anxiety and PTSD that resulted from this damaging ordeal. I never had that before."

For example, a 5150 is a section of the California Welfare and Institution Code (Thomson Reuters, 2017) that authorizes a mental health practitioner or an officer to involuntarily confine an individual suspected to have a mental disorder who is gravely disabled, a danger to themselves, or a danger to others. The individual can be brought into custody for up to 72 hours for assessment or placed into a treatment facility.

"Unfortunately, I didn't receive a 5150 even though the arresting officer knew I was mentally ill," Boszko explains. "Celebrities such as Amanda Bynes, Britney Spears, Mischa Barton and Kanye West have all received a 5150."

Sandra's incarceration lasted 10 days while her family struggled to locate her and to convince the courts that she was in need of medical care. During that time, she experienced abusive guards, isolation and neglect.

And according to L.A. County Jail stats, she's not alone. The County of Los Angeles reports that 70 percent of the inmate population has a serious medical or mental illness upon initial assessment and at least 30 percent of its inmates have a mental illness.

"This experience left me deeply traumatized and I knew I had to share this story with others. During the writing process, I began to heal," she says. "I want people to understand mental illness from the inside out and to help the stigma go away. I truly hope this memoir helps others to realize that they are not alone in their struggles."

Sandra is an award-winning finalist in two categories - Social Justice and Memoirs (Personal Struggle/Health Issues) in the 2021 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the world's largest book awards program for independent publishers and self-published authors.

The winners and finalists will be honored on June 25, 2021 in an online event which will stream live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NextGenerationIndieBookAwards at 7 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. PT.

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards are judged by leaders of the indie book publishing industry, including many with long careers at major publishing houses.

For more information: https://www.indiebookawards.com/aboutus/

About the Author

Sandra currently works as a full-time Territory Manager for a multinational company. She enjoys facilitating presentations and has been a facilitator for a bipolar group in Calgary. She's active in Toastmasters and has placed first at two of its 2019 competitions. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Manitoba and a black belt in Taekwondo. She lives in Calgary. Alberta. This is her first book.

For more information about the book and the author: https://sandralaboszko.com/

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Sandra LA Boszko is quickly building a name for herself as an author who's edgy and honest. That's why her new book, "Welcome to California: From LA County Jail to #1 in Sales" (ISBN: 978-1525546440) was named one of the best indie books of 2021 by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group.

Related link: https://sandralaboszko.com/

UnityOneCloud Positioned as A ‘Leader’ in MarketsandMarkets’s Multicloud Management Market Report

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- UnityOneCloud, a Multicloud Management SaaS platform for managing a real-world hybrid cloud environment, announced that it had been listed as a "Leader" in MarketsandMarkets Micro Quadrant on Multicloud Management Market Report. The report provides a strategic analysis of the market presence on the competitive leadership map.

According to the report, "UnityOneCloud is one of the leading multicloud management platforms for hybrid cloud workloads which offers comprehensive functionalities, such as remote management platform, service delivery platform, multicloud connectivity, and on-demand private cloud."

UnityOneCloud is a unified multicloud management platform for managing data centers, private clouds (VMware, Hyper-V, & OpenStack), and public clouds (GCP, AWS, & Azure), including the full suite of hybrid cloud assets in an enterprise IT environment - cabinets, power distribution units, bare-metal servers, networking devices, virtual machines, containers, service mesh, and serverless. It delivers multicloud observability, monitoring, management, auditing, support, and automation.

Speaking about multicloud management, Abhijit Phanse, CEO of UnityOneCloud, said, "We have created an enterprise marketplace where solutions like firewalls, load balancers, security devices, and databases can be acquired and configured with just a single click. UnityOneCloud provides a dedicated virtual data center that allows enterprises to manage their private cloud fully."

UnityOneCloud's remote data center management provides its users a visual snapshot of all the users' devices in the colocation data centers, lets them monitor their performance, and manages these devices from their location. In addition, it comes with enterprise-class support, which has a 15-minute response time, and experts available 365 days around the clock to support any issue. It also lets users securely access their physical/virtual assets and manage them in an auditable, repeatable, and systematic manner.

"UnityOneCloud is a multicloud management platform that manages hybrid cloud environments with a wide breadth and depth of functionality and provides multicloud observability, monitoring, management, auditing, support, and automation. The platform enables users to automate their multicloud infrastructure using UnityOneCloud's DevOps platform to run terraform, chef, ansible, puppet scripts and automate operations tasks," said Ritesh Chawrashe, Assistant Manager at MarketsandMarkets.

About UnityOneCloud:

UnityOneCloud is a leading global Software-as-a-Service company dedicated to providing the most comprehensive enterprise-grade Multicloud Management platform for managing real-world hybrid cloud environments. We help organizations manage, monitor, audit, support, and observe complex hybrid cloud assets right from bare-metal to serverless configurations spread across data centers and private and public cloud configurations. Learn more at: https://www.unityonecloud.com/

About MarketsandMarkets:

MarketsandMarkets™ is the world's largest revenue impact company, serving over 7500 customers and providing strategic analysis services. Over ten years, MNM has identified and researched all high-growth use cases, technologies, ecosystems converging across multiple industries. 80% of the top 2000 companies globally rely on MarketsandMarkets for determining the new high growth and niche revenue opportunities.

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UnityOneCloud, a Multicloud Management SaaS platform for managing a real-world hybrid cloud environment, announced that it had been listed as a "Leader" in MarketsandMarkets Micro Quadrant on Multicloud Management Market Report. The report provides a strategic analysis of the market presence on the competitive leadership map.

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

Singing Dog Vanilla Hires New Marketing Professional from The University of Oregon

EUGENE, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ -- Singing Dog Vanilla is proud to welcome Andrew Gillen to the team as our new marketing specialist. Andrew will be responsible for engaging with our fans via social media, communicating with the blogging/influencer community, and connecting with food industry groups. He will also be accountable for monitoring search traffic and media to discover market-related trends.

Andrew, a 2021 graduate from the University of Oregon in Eugene, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Marketing. Andrew is excited to join the team and apply his skills to help Singing Dog Vanilla's marketing efforts and be the voice of Singing Dog Vanilla.

As a recent college graduate, Andrew will bring a fresh mind full of new ideas to the company. Singing Dog Vanilla's hire exemplifies the growing pipeline of the University of Oregon and Oregon State University students finding roles at Eugene, Oregon, area brands.

"We're finding that many students choose to pursue food business dreams at The University of Oregon primarily because of the opportunities to apply their studies directly via internships and job opportunities at local brands," says Micah Elconin, Director of Eugene's Table, a partnership of Eugene area brands. "With 172 food and beverage manufacturing companies in the county, there's a lot of great work to be done!"

For more information about Andrew, visit the Meet Our Team page at https://www.singingdogvanilla.com/meet-our-team/.

About Singing Dog Vanilla:

Founded on April Fool's Day in 2004, Singing Dog Vanilla has offices in Eugene, Oregon, and Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. They partner with over 400 vanilla-growing families in Indonesia to bring organic vanilla products to food manufacturers, bakeries, scoop shops, restaurants, and breweries. Singing Dog Vanilla also has a full line of retail products sold in natural grocery stores across the USA and internationally. Profits are shared with their vanilla farmers and employees.

The Singing Dog Vanilla motto is "Silly Name ... Serious Vanilla."

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

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Singing Dog Vanilla is proud to welcome Andrew Gillen to the team as our new marketing specialist. Andrew will be responsible for engaging with our fans via social media, communicating with the blogging / influencer community, and connecting with food industry groups.

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

Swift Homes Achieves Milestone of 20,000 Home Offers This Year

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Swift Homes, a Chicago-based property purchasing company that buys homes for fair prices to rent out to local families and which is backed by a multi-billion-dollar private equity fund, announced its milestone achievement of 20,000 home offers this year, hitting awe-inspiring cash offer numbers to the delight of neighbors across the nation and cementing its reputation as one of America's largest cash home buyers.

Being in a unique position to help clients who need to sell their home for any reason, the Swift Homes team boasts the ability to guide the seller through the process and close the transaction quickly, its representatives utilizing a systematic approach that has proven its worth as a valuable tool for sellers in a myriad of transactions. What's more, because the company buys homes and rents them out, its reps are in a position to provide competitive offers, the Swift Homes team being comprised of members with more than 20 years combined experience buying properties.

"The Swift Homes team has completed transactions on more than 5,000 properties, with an emphasis on single-family homes, and we are so very proud of this latest incredible milestone achievement," says a Swift Homes senior company representative. "Because we can make cash offers without requiring a visit to a property, our team boasts the ability to close on a seller's desired timeline, handling all necessary repair work - a tactic that has undoubtedly contributed to this year's 20,000 home offerings.

"Further, Swift Homes occupies a specific niche in the form of helping homeowners sell their properties with ease, guiding sellers through their straightforward process and closing transactions in a fast and hassle-free manner. Indeed, to label our company a 'renowned real estate buying entity for numerous reasons' is something of an understatement."

The reason why so many sellers work with Swift Homes has to do with the company's ever-widening presence and vast experience, what with its team operating in more than 100 markets around the U.S., in thousands of cities, in addition to standout elements such as its program that allows sellers to remain in their homes by renting them back from Swift. And, the organization makes a purchase even if a seller is dealing with an investment home with tenants, as the homes are regularly bought to be made available for renting.

The Swift Homes three-step process begins with sellers answering a few questions about their property and company reps preparing an offer, before a home is sold as-is for cash - without the need to worry about repairs. Sellers then have the opportunity to close within 10 days, in a few weeks or longer, and can even pick their specific closing date.

According to Swift Homes personnel, the typical individual selling to the company is any home owner looking to unload a property quickly at a fair and competitive price; he or she may want to sell for a number of reasons, whether it's not being able to keep up with mortgage payments, a divorce or being behind on taxes. Irrespective of a house needing too much work or someone looking to part with a home that was inherited, Swift Homes buys houses for cash from any home owner - for any reason.

While the company specializes in single-family homes, Swift will work with sellers attempting to unload condos and multi-family/commercial properties.

Swift Homes is located at 875 North Michigan Avenue Suite 3218 in Chicago and can be reached by calling (877) 861-2466. For more information visit http://www.selltoswift.com/ or email hello@SelltoSwift.com.

Swift Homes, a Chicago-based property purchasing company that buys homes for fair prices to rent out to local families and which is backed by a multi-billion-dollar private equity fund, announced its milestone achievement of 20,000 home offers this year.

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

Dream A World Education Founder Bunny Hull to Be Inducted Into Women Songwriters Hall Of Fame

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bunny Hull, Grammy Award winner and Founder and Executive Director of Dream a World Education, a Los Angeles-based non-profit that delivers virtual and in-classroom arts-based social-emotional learning to young children, will be inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in a ceremony on June 25 at the Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. The award celebrates music's finest songwriters and composers and pays homage to women "whose body of work represents the best of heritage and legacy of modern American music."

"To be mentioned in the same breath with Roberta Flack, Valerie Simpson and Mary Chapin Carpenter and the other honorees is beyond anything I could imagine and I can't think of a better way to pay it forward than to provide children with the kind inspiration that I've been blessed to experience through music and the arts," says Hull.

Hull's music and passion is driven by her dedication to enriching the lives of young children. She has written, performed and produced multi-media products for children that have garnered five Parent's Choice Awards, two National Parenting Publications Awards, a Dr. Toy Award, Children's Web Award, a Parents Guide to Children's Media Award, a commendation from the City of Los Angeles, an Emmy(R) nomination for writing, producing and directing "The Ripple Effect", a documentary about the work of Dream A World Education, and an Academics Choice Award for Secrets of the Heart(tm) TV, a children's educational series.

Hull is currently directing Secrets of the Heart II, Dream A World Education's new sequential learning program for children aged 4-8, designed to bring arts and social emotional learning to children around the world. The new series Series II will highlight Family and Community through a social justice and inclusivity lens by featuring overarching episode themes like Roots, Diversity and Identity.

For the program, Hull brought together a diverse team of Los Angeles artists including acclaimed visual artists Raul Baltazar and Yrneh Gabon, who will teach assemblage art and highlight the work of Betye Saar. She has also brought on folk artist Sunny War and choreographer Kara Mack ("Coming 2 America"), who will teach West African Dance. Episodes of the program will feature the work of artists including Ella Fitzgerald and Mahalia Jackson, and will address determination, trauma and healing through music sung during the Civil Rights era.

Dream a World Education focuses its attention on helping underserved communities, creating engaging programming to support young children and providing an avenue to empower them via self-expression through the arts. Since the pandemic began, Dream a World expanded its virtual classroom programs across the United States, growing from 10 local schools to 40 schools across the country and abroad, reaching as far as South Africa and Hong Kong.

ABOUT BUNNY HULL

Bunny Hull was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hull is a songwriter and singer best known for hit songs like 2008 Dove Award-Winning (Gospel Music Award) song "READY FOR A MIRACLE" and Grammy Award-Winning "NEW ATTITUDE," which catapulted Patti LaBelle to the top of the charts in 1986 for appearing on the "Beverly Hills Cop" Soundtrack. Hull has earned more than 20 gold and platinum albums with songs and/or as a vocalist appearing on albums with Angela Bofill ("Angel of the Night") Michael Jackson ("Thriller") (where she was a PYT), "Let Me Be Your Angel" (Narada Michael Walden/Stacy Lattisaw), Quincy Jones, The Jacksons, B.B. King, Barry White, Celine Dion, James Ingram, Vanessa Williams and on soundtracks and in films such as "EVAN ALMIGHTY," "BRUCE ALMIGHTY," "THE PRINCE OF EGYPT," "LOSING ISAIAH," "A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT" and "LEAP OF FAITH" among others. Her television soundtrack credits include NBC's TODAY SHOW, OPRAH, SESAME STREET, ANY DAY NOW, CHARMED and THE SIMPSONS, to name a few.

In 1999, Hull's best friend, singer Thelma Houston, gave her a book entitled "I Dream A World, Portraits of American Black Women." Around the same time, Hull accepted an invitation to teach music and the arts to young children at an L.A. inner city school. The events that followed led to her founding a nonprofit arts organization, Dream A World Education, where she is now Executive Director. Dream A World delivers arts-based, social-emotional learning with an emphasis on culture and diversity to children aged around the world.

ABOUT DREAM A WORLD EDUCATION, INC.

Since 2008 Dream A World Education, Inc. has delivered arts-based, social-emotional learning to over 40,000 families and children in early elementary grade levels, in underserved public schools across Los Angeles. Dream A World Education makes a meaningful difference in early childhood development through Secrets of the Heart(tm) enrichment programs designed to teach social-emotional learning and cultural diversity with exemplary arts programming. Through Secrets of the Heart(tm) school residencies and web-based Secrets of the Heart(tm) TV, our original and continuing goal is to reach primary school-children everywhere, especially those in underserved schools and in low-income communities. Learn more: https://dreamaworldedu.org/.

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Bunny Hull, Grammy Award winner and Founder and Executive Director of Dream a World Education, a Los Angeles-based non-profit that delivers virtual and in-classroom arts-based social-emotional learning to young children, will be inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in a ceremony on June 25 at the Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.

Related link: https://dreamaworldedu.org/

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Honored for Their Help at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mexico Scientologists and their families were honored for their service to Catholic church officials and parishioners with a special Mass at the Iglesia Santa Maria de Guadalupe Capuchinas, part of the complex of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.

According to the Church of Scientology International, as Mexico began to open up, these volunteers took on the task of sanitizing and decontaminating places of worship so those wishing to practice their faith could do so in safety.

Most years, some 20 million pilgrims visit the Basilica, most of them in December to celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico. The Basilica is one of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. But in December 2020, with Mexico's mounting cases of COVID-19 and one of the highest rates of coronavirus casualties internationally, the church took the unprecedented step of shutting the doors of the Basilica to prevent the spread of the virus.

To Mexico's Scientology Volunteer Ministers, veterans of disaster response missions at home and abroad, the pandemic was a completely different kind of catastrophe to those they were used to dealing with-one requiring prevention. Nonetheless, because of the insight of Church leadership, they were well prepared to help.

Even before the pandemic was declared, thanks to the foresight of ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, and in keeping with the maxim of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard that "an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure," the Church researched the most effective prevention methods and distilled them into a series of illustrated booklets and public service announcements presented in simple, direct language anyone can understand. These were made available in 21 languages on the Scientology.org Stay Well Prevention Resource Center. The Church also researched the best methods of sanitization and made these available to Scientology Churches, Missions and Scientology Volunteer Ministers around the world.

Catholic and evangelical religious leaders who have worked on interfaith programs with The Freewinds, the Scientology religious retreat in the Caribbean, reached out to the ship for help to make their churches safe. The Freewinds arranged for trained Scientology Volunteer Ministers in Mexico City to respond to their needs. The Volunteer Ministers took on sanitizing the Basilica and other Mexican churches to ensure that parishioners could worship in safety.

At the special Mass, a representative of the cardinal attended in appreciation of the Church of Scientology and the work of the Volunteer Ministers in sanitizing the Basilica and churches throughout the city and the State of Mexico. The Scientology Volunteer Ministers trained church representatives in how to sanitize the chapel, and after the Mass, they presented the priest with a full kit containing all the equipment and materials needed to continue the sanitizing of the church.

An interactive timeline on the Scientology website, 20/21: A Look Behind & A Look Ahead, presents an overview of the work of Scientology Churches, staff and parishioners who helped their communities and entire countries deal with the pandemic.

The Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers program is a religious social service created in the mid-1970s by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard.

A Volunteer Minister's mandate is to be "a person who helps his fellow man on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, truth and spiritual values to the lives of others." Their creed: "A Volunteer Minister does not shut his eyes to the pain, evil and injustice of existence. Rather, he is trained to handle these things and help others achieve relief from them and new personal strength as well."

The Founder of the Scientology religion is L. Ron Hubbard and Mr. David Miscavige is the religion's ecclesiastical leader.

For more information, visit the Scientology website - https://www.scientology.org/ - or the Scientology TV network - https://www.scientology.tv/.

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Caption: Scientology Volunteer Ministers were honored with a special Mass in the chapel of the former convent of the Capuchinas, part of the complex of churches and facilities in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Mexico Scientologists and their families were honored for their service to Catholic church officials and parishioners with a special Mass at the Iglesia Santa Maria de Guadalupe Capuchinas, part of the complex of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.

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

Cole Engineering awarded $179M OTA by U.S. Army

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded a $179M Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement to serve as the core software enabler for the Synthetic Training Environment (STE) Training Simulation Software / Training Management Tool (TSS/TMT). The TSS/TMT is the "core" simulation software and hardware that provides a common synthetic environment, the exercise design and control tool, and data manager for STE collective training.

As the Army's future training capability, the STE will be a single, interconnected training system that provides a training environment, in which units from Soldier/Squad through Army Service Component Command conduct collective training. The STE will converge the live, virtual, constructive, and gaming environments as one complete training capability.

"Team CESI is honored to be entrusted to enable the future of the Army's Synthetic Training Environment to empower a revolution in Army training capability and effectiveness," said Devin Lyders, CESI Senior Vice President, Advanced Training Systems, "We have taken great pride in supporting STE since the initial onset of prototyping activities in 2018 and are proud to offer a comprehensive solution that is modular, scalable, and prepared to rapidly deliver capability into the hands of the Soldier. As a participant in and benefactor of Soldier Centric Design, CESI understands at its core that the TSS/TMT capabilities are about delivering the best possible training to our Warfighters no matter the place, time, or domain."

Team CESI consists of a robust group of contributors with deep understanding of the STE vision including 4C North America, Inc.; Bohemia Interactive Simulations, Inc.; Cesium GS, Inc.; Dignitas Technologies; Leidos, Inc.; Perspecta; Raydon Corporation; Systematic, Inc.; and Maxar Technologies.

The Team CESI solution is a modular open systems architecture built on a CESI-developed backbone called MSSV ("massive"). The TSS/TMT solution will realize a modern, modular system that converges live, virtual, constructive, and gaming environments into a single, holistic synthetic environment. MSSV is a proven, hardened architecture solution that will allow an integrated, tested, and training-ready capability to be delivered in under a year.

"By Light and its companies continue to provide innovative systems and solutions to help stay ahead of our country's adversaries," said Bob Donahue Jr., Chief Executive Officer of By Light, "Team CESI is immediately postured to deliver a solution that keeps our soldiers in front and is adaptable to the ever-changing operational environment."

About CESI

Formed in 2004, Cole Engineering Services, Inc., is an award-winning company that maintains a distinct record of strong performance in developing dynamic engineering programs. CESI implements operational, modeling, simulation, and gaming-based technologies that enable Warfighters and First Responders in their services to the nation. CESI develops unique simulation-based systems for simple and complex military missions and has extensive experience developing interoperable distributed simulation architectures for engineering and training environments. Led by a highly talented and experienced team with deep institutional knowledge and an extensive infrastructure in the form of laboratories and tools/methodologies, CESI tackles some of the military's most complex modeling and simulation projects. Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other US Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://www.bylight.com/.

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded a $179M Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement to serve as the core software enabler for the Synthetic Training Environment (STE) Training Simulation Software / Training Management Tool (TSS/TMT).

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