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iMobie Releases AppTrans – World’s First Free Solution to Transfer WhatsApp and Other App Data between iPhones or Android Phones

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- iMobie Inc., a software developer with 10-year experience in data transfer, today proudly released AppTrans - the world's FIRST FREE solution for app data transfer. This program is specially designed to transfer apps and app data, including WhatsApp chats, between iPhones or Android phones of all brands. Apart from that, AppTrans also makes it easy as one click to back up, restore, export, and install apps with app data.

"We know apps are essential for everyone in everyday life. And we noticed there's no software to specially help users move often-used apps and app data to new phones. So, we want to offer one effortless solution," said Frank Kong, CEO of iMobie. "When designing the program, we think why not take one step further to meet more needs of users, like merge WhatsApp chats of old and new accounts, or selectively back up or restore apps that users want. Then here comes AppTrans."

HAVE AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT HIGHLIGHT FEATURES:

Transfer Apps & App Data from Phone to Phone

AppTrans moves apps and app data directly between phones, whether from iPhone 8 to iPhone 12 or Motorola to Samsung. It also enables users to choose what to transfer: all apps or several ones wanted, apps and app data, or just the data. Besides, it can merge WhatsApp chats of two phones, even two accounts. So users always keep a complete chat history.

Back Up Apps and App Data to Stay Safe

AppTrans also helps back up apps to prevent data loss. Users can decide what to back up - may it be a complete backup of all apps with data, or just several important ones, or even app data only, like WhatsApp chats.

Preview and Restore Apps as Needed

AppTrans supports both iTunes backups and backups created with AppTrans to ensure users a higher chance to retrieve lost data. Users can preview backups, and restore data as needed. All other content on the phone will be kept intact, like photos, contacts, messages, etc. No risk of data loss.

Install IPA or APK Files in One Click

AppTrans can directly install IPA, APK, or XAPK files on the phone with a click, in case the apps are not available in the app store. Also, it could export apps from iOS/Android devices to computer. So, users can easily install them on other phones/tablets. Or, go back to the older version if they don't like the latest update.

Price and Availability:

AppTrans is completely FREE to use. Download it here: https://www.imobie.com/apptrans/app-transfer-free.htm

For users who want to transfer WhatsApp chats or other app data from an Android phone to iPhone or vice versa, go get AppTrans Pro: https://www.imobie.com/apptrans/

About iMobie:

iMobie Inc. is dedicated to making digital life simpler for all users worldwide. Information: https://www.imobie.com

iMobie Inc., a software developer with 10-year experience in data transfer, today proudly released AppTrans - the world's FIRST FREE solution for app data transfer. This program is specially designed to transfer apps and app data,

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

South Bay Credit Union announces limited time offer on their HELOC (home equity line of credit) Loan Product

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- South Bay Credit Union - Member-owned not-for-profit financial cooperative, today announced the launch of a limited time offer on their Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) program to homeowners in the South Bay Los Angeles Area.

Homeowners can borrow up to $500,000! (or 80% of appraised value, less 1st Trust Deed, owner-occupied). Borrow what you need when you need it, and as you repay your principle that money becomes available to borrow over and over again. The interest on a HELOC may even be tax deductible (check with your tax advisor for details).

"The goal with our HELOC program is to help our members access funds through equity available in their property," says David Ellings, CLO. "With mortgage rates steadily increasing, and it is becoming more difficult for homeowners to refinance due to outcomes from the Pandemic and other life circumstances, a HELOC could really help our members pay off high-rate interest credit cards or other loans, buy a car, take a well needed vacation, or just gain peace of mind with funds available for a rainy day."

This limited time offer is available from April 1 through July 31, 2021 and includes:
* NO interest for 6 months
* Low Rates
* One-time fee of $300
* NO annual maintenance fee
* 10-year interest-only payments (draw period)
* Terms up to 25 years

To learn more visit: https://www.southbaycu.com/heloc/.

About South Bay Credit Union:

Established in 1953, South Bay Credit Union is a member-owned not-for-profit financial cooperative proudly serving anyone who lives, regularly works, attends school or worships in the area known as South Bay in Los Angeles County, California. Their mission is to uplift communities by empowering their members to live better and do better. Members own the Credit Union, not shareholders. That means, all the profits that they bring in go right back out to their members in the form of dividends, rebates and lowered interest rates. And they do it with a warm smile and a happy heart.

VIDEO "Do you know what a HELOC is" - https://youtu.be/L0XUzB-c5Jk

MEDIA CONTACT:
David Ellings, CLO
South Bay Credit Union - NMLS # 449361
P: 424-327-9790
E: dellings@southbaycu.com

South Bay Credit Union - Member-owned not-for-profit financial cooperative, today announced the launch of a limited time offer on their Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) program to homeowners in the South Bay Los Angeles Area.

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

California IVF Fertility Center to Offer 5 Free Infertility Treatments

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- California IVF Fertility Center, a full-service infertility treatment center based in Northern California announced the second annual infertility awareness campaign. The center will accept video applications from now through April 17, 2021. The 5 selected recipients will receive free fertility services that may include IVF, a tubal ligation reversal surgery, and a donor egg IVF cycle.

"As fertility treatments become more common and more acceptable to the 1 in 8 couples affected, there is still a lack of understanding and overall awareness about what causes infertility and what options are available," said Dr. Ernest Zeringue, founder and medical director, who is determined to change that. "We want to follow the journey of more patients from start to finish and share their experience."

California IVF offered a similar opportunity last year. Several participants have achieved a pregnancy while the journey for others will continue. Their story is being prepared for public viewing. The doctors and staff are excited to continue the awareness campaign and extend the opportunity for more people to share their journey and experiences with fertility treatment through the California IVF Fertility Awareness 2021 campaign. #CIVFAwareness2021

More information: https://www.californiaivf.com/awareness2021/

About California IVF

Founded in 2004, California IVF Fertility Center is a local fertility clinic of choice for many infertility and LGBTQ patients in the Greater Sacramento, Roseville, San Francisco Bay Area and from other states and countries. Advanced infertility services such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor sperm and donor eggs, egg freezing or cryopreservation, ICSI, and other treatments for both male and female infertility are offered at its Northern California fertility center.

The California Conceptions Donor Embryo program ( californiaconceptions.com ) provides an egg donor and adoption alternative to patients from around the world who have failed IVF. Tubal ligation reversal surgeries are performed on location in a fully accredited operating room. The staff includes a team of Sacramento fertility doctors and experienced embryologists who are skilled at performing pre-implantation genetic diagnosis testing of embryos (PGT-A, PGS, PGD).

For more information about infertility and California IVF, please visit https://www.californiaivf.com/

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California IVF Fertility Center, a full-service infertility treatment center based in Northern California announced the second annual infertility awareness campaign. The center will accept video applications from now through April 17, 2021. The 5 selected recipients will receive free fertility services that may include IVF, a tubal ligation reversal surgery, and a donor egg IVF cycle.

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

Bravo Protection Products Uses Latest Technology and Best-in-Class Products for Clear Bra Paint Protection Film and Window Tinting Services

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bravo Protection Products is excited to announce that it has now completed more than 11,000 clear bra paint protection film and window tinting jobs. Tommy Prezioso, the owner of Bravo Protection Products, says, "Services such as clear bra paint protection film and window tinting can quickly change the appeal and function of a car, boat, home or business."

"And we only use products made by XPEL," Prezioso says. "XPEL is absolutely the best for automotive window tinting, flat glass window tinting, boat and RV window tinting and security window film."

The Minneapolis-based business, an industry leader, is also dedicated to using the latest product technologies, cutting-edge installation techniques, and following the latest product trends. It also has a staff with a combined experience of more than 50 years.

With Bravo Protection Products, customers can have XPEL Window Film installed on their windows at home or in an office and stop about 80 percent of the sun's heat from entering through the glass. Window Films from XPEL also eliminate up to 99.9 percent of the sun's damaging UV rays and reduce fading on hardwood floors, carpets, furniture and artwork.

Another popular product, Clear Bra Film, also known as the Paint Protection Film, provides a breakthrough technology that adds an invisible shield to a vehicle's paint.

Paint Protection Film, properly applied to a car, truck, SUV, or RV provides invisible protection against damage caused by rocks, insects, salt and other road debris.

XPEL's Safety and Security Window Films, also available at Bravo Protection Products, is an affordable and easy way to add protection to a home or office building. They can help to reduce the effects of intrusions such as break-ins, accidents, vandalism, and riots, along with nature's most dangerous threats.

"Our attention to detail ensures every installation is done to perfection," Prezioso shares. "We're very proud of that. We treat every customer like they're the most important customer we'll ever have, and that will never change."

As a result, Bravo is celebrating more than 24 years of providing unsurpassed quality service and customer satisfaction. Our updated installation facilities, quality control tools and techniques and positive and fun work atmosphere create the environment to complete every job to our very high standards.

For more information: https://bravoprotectionmn.com/

About Bravo Protection Products

Since 1997, Bravo Protection Products has provided high-quality window tinting in the Twin Cities region. Its team of expert enthusiasts has 50 years of combined experience in car window tinting, commercial window tinting, residential window tinting, safety and security window tinting and boat window tinting.

Bravo Protection Products is excited to announce that it has now completed more than 11,000 clear bra paint protection film and window tinting jobs. Tommy Prezioso, the owner of Bravo Protection Products, says, "Services such as clear bra paint protection film and window tinting can quickly change the appeal and function of a car, boat, home or business."

Related link: https://bravoprotectionmn.com/

Indiana 5G Zone Launches Exclusive Opportunity to Accelerate 5G Innovations

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Indiana 5G Zone (IN5GZ), a virtual and practical onsite innovation lab, is excited to announce an exclusive opportunity for companies, universities, governments and students to innovate and grow among some of the United States' most promising innovations in various SMART verticals. The acceleration of digital technologies, as the physical and virtual world merge, represents the largest business opportunity to companies of our lifetime. IN5GZ is excited to help spearhead this industrial revolution by offering exclusive membership and sponsorship opportunities to work in the country's leading innovation lab, allowing participants to leverage R&D, real world applications and technical assistance.

Sean Hendrix, executive director of the IN5GZ stated, "In its limited time in operation, the Indiana 5G Zone has already established a track record in helping the private sector develop groundbreaking solutions to existing problems. We look forward to working with others in the private, public and academic sectors to develop additional solutions to pressing problems in the future."

Working alongside the country's preeminent innovators in a coworking space provides participants with front line exposure to fully functional cellular technology facilities, which in turn helps companies take ideas from R&D to real world deployment. Members have exclusive access to a 5G public private-partnership testbed, which includes prototyping & experimentation, testing & evaluation and technical assessments. This combination provides an ideal space to innovate, identify and grow market opportunities. The IN5GZ will assist with 5G projects from start to finish, whether that includes research for academia or creating a product to bring to market.

IN5GZ helps its members in all aspects of their business from ideation to deployment. This includes identifying and securing funding opportunities, teaming with government, industry or academic bodies to advance projects, helping with commercialization & monetization, and scouting for technology opportunities. Membership includes access to in-house experts who can answer questions and provide technical support in the lab.

"5G is called the Fourth Industrial Revolution because it's going to revolutionize multiple industries, including agriculture, energy, manufacturing and transportation. Sponsorship allows businesses and organizations the opportunity to increase visibility and engage with those making significant advancements in this field," remarked Hendrix. Those interested in sponsorship and partnership opportunities can contact the lab directly for additional information.

Membership levels include:
* Industry - $6,000 annually per organization
* Public - $3,500 annually per organization
* Startup - $1,000 annually per organization
* Individual/Student - $600 annually per individual

The Indiana 5G Zone offers the most competitive 5G Lab day rate in the nation.

Test Facility Day Rate - $1,000

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

In the short time since the lab's opening in 2020, it has demonstrated newsworthy technological advancements that are the first of their kind. Below are some recent and current member and partner projects happening in the lab.

XQ Message
https://xqmsg.co/

Projects stemming from our partnership with XQ Message, a quantum-safe encryption platform, include cutting edge demos. The IN5GZ and XQ are the first to ever demonstrate packet-based Quantum-resistant Encryption as a Service (QEaaS) over Commercial 5G and a 2-way encrypted video over 5G IoT (Internet of Things) gateway to a MEC (Multi-Access Edge Computing platform). Additionally, XQ developed an IoT video and thermal image capture over 5G with cloud management as the Smart Cities app providing privacy and security to municipalities and their residents. The project also incorporates Mobil Trackr, a temperature monitoring kiosk that is housed in the Lab. Launching soon, a SMART Intersection project will further explore computer vision and machine learning at the edge, creating a plug & play smart traffic solution that could be deployed with no to minimal disruption to traffic. Moreover, as the solution could be easily expanded/redeployed the range of scenarios will improve the business case for such systems.

Performance Defense
https://performancedefense.com/

Another notable partnership is with Performance Defense, an Arizona-based software and systems engineering firm that is developing a Mission Critical 5G IoT Gateway with embedded cyber security. This device will serve as the connection point between controllers, sensors, and intelligent devices to the cloud. Its ability to access the 5G network allows the benefits of 5G while providing multi-layer security. The Gateway leverages XQ Message technology, adding encryption to provide maximum security. Performance Defense is currently building a prototype that will be ready to test in April 2021.

Advances Renewable Power
https://www.arpteck.com/index.html

Advanced Renewable Power is currently developing a Mobile Power Grid (MPG). The power generation system will use renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, existing grid, hydro (or any combination), or in some cases as a backup traditional generators to charge the energy storage system. This technology can be deployed to remote or underdeveloped areas to provide critical power where it is needed. The MPG will also be capable of network connectivity to relay its data via the Performance Defense IoT gateway over 5G. This will allow for real-time remote monitoring, diagnostics, updating its digital grid software (InfiniGrid), and energy management when deployed to inaccessible locations.

DynamoEdge / Edge
https://www.dynamoedge.com/

DynamoEdge has been selected by AT&T to develop applications at the MEC. Dynamo Edge is an AIoT Platform for mission critical applications, ingesting, processing and displaying data real time. Creating prescriptive analytics to augment the value of the network. Benchmarked against the most complex mobile device: an IndyCar race car.

About Indiana 5G Zone:

The Indiana 5G Zone is one of many NineTwelve initiatives, advancing the transformation of physical industries by powering smart cities, intelligent logistics and advanced manufacturing. The test-bed is a state-based public-private partnership, the first in the U.S. to enable government, business, and academia to design and commercialize groundbreaking testbed offerings with immediate practical; is a mission critical partner solving the challenges of DevOps; and revolutionizes the speed at which products get to market by de-risking investment and time. For more information visit: http://www.indiana5gzone.com/

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The Indiana 5G Zone (IN5GZ), a virtual and practical onsite innovation lab, is excited to announce an exclusive opportunity for companies, universities, governments and students to innovate and grow among some of the United States' most promising innovations in various SMART verticals.

Related link: https://wherespeedmatters.com/

2021 Mentor of the Year Finalists Announced – Eight outstanding leaders nominated from across the U.S.

ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), in partnership with Gallagher, today announced the finalists for the 2021 NPA Gallagher Mentor Award. The award recognizes a faculty member or advisor who engages in exceptional mentoring of postdoctoral scholars.

The prestigious award recognizes those who advocate for postdoctoral scholars; exhibit outstanding communication skills; embed diversity, equity and inclusion values in mentoring; demonstrate respect for the work and career paths of postdoctoral scholars; create productive working environments to enhance the postdoctoral experience; and show resilience and creativity as mentors during the pandemic.

"Recognition as a mentor is without a doubt the highest achievement one can receive, because it represents one's positive impact on those that will help shape the future," said Ed Krug, Ph.D., former recipient of the NPA Gallagher Mentor Award and professor emeritus at the Medical University of South Carolina.

The 2021 finalists for the NPA Gallagher Mentor Award are:

* Sreekanth Chalasani, Ph.D., Salk Institute for Biological Studies

* Cory Christiansen, Ph.D., University of Colorado School of Medicine

* Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., Yale School of Medicine

* John D. Fryer, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic

* Kentaro Fujita, Ph.D., Ohio State University

* David J. Katz, Ph.D., Emory University School of Medicine

* Stephanie Madon, Ph.D., Iowa State University

* Ethan Menahem Shevach, M.D., National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

"The NPA recognizes the accomplishments of all eight of these impressive individuals and their unfailing commitment to mentorship for postdoctoral scholars," stated NPA executive director and chief executive officer, Thomas P. Kimbis. "Each of these finalists is already a winner for how they give to others every day."

The winner of this year's award will be announced at the 2021 NPA Annual Conference, taking place online April 15-16, 2021. Registration remains open for this event accessible around the world.

About National Postdoctoral Association:

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational association headquartered in Rockville, MD. Founded in 2003, the NPA envisions an inclusive community where all postdocs are empowered, valued, recognized, and supported in their current and future endeavors. The NPA serves the entire postdoctoral community, including its 18,000 individual and 215 organizational members.

Learn more at: https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/

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The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), in partnership with Gallagher, today announced the finalists for the 2021 NPA Gallagher Mentor Award. The award recognizes a faculty member or advisor who engages in exceptional mentoring of postdoctoral scholars.

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

Promontory MortgagePath Named One of the Best Places to Work in Financial Technology

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Financial Technology in 2021. The awards program was created in 2017 and is a project of Arizent, which includes American Banker, and Best Companies Group.

"We believe strongly in the importance of community and regional banking and in increasing access to homeownership, to include underserved communities. When your mission is service-oriented, you tend to attract like-minded individuals to the team," said Promontory MortgagePath CEO and Founder Gene Ludwig. "We have a truly collaborative, people-first culture where everyone from our technologists, coders, and programmers to our senior mortgage-industry and compliance veterans work alongside each other in pursuit of this shared vision."

This annual survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the financial technology industry. Companies recognized on this year's list operate in and serve companies and consumers in a wide range of financial services including banking and mortgages, insurance, payments and financial advisory.

"Promontory MortgagePath's greatest asset is our workforce, and in the midst of an unprecedented year for the mortgage industry, our team quickly pivoted to adjust to the unique operational challenges created by the pandemic in order to ensure the success of our clients," said Promontory MortgagePath Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte. "Given this award is driven by our own employee survey responses, we are incredibly proud to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Financial Technology not only by Arizent, but also by our internal team."

"This year, the fintech industry became a larger and more important sector of our economy," said David Evans, chief content officer at Arizent. "This ranking helps highlight companies that have generous employee policies and positive cultures, and can help serve as a guide to job seekers in this competitive industry."

The 2021 list was published by Arizent brands American Banker, National Mortgage News, PaymentsSource, Financial Planning and Digital Insurance. To be considered for participation, companies must provide technology products, services or solutions that enable the delivery of financial services. Companies must also have been in business for at least one full year and employ at least 15 people in the U.S.

Companies from across the United States entered a two-part survey process to determine Arizent's Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process, analyzed the data and determined the final ranking.

For more information on Arizent's Best Places to Work in Financial Technology program, including full eligibility criteria, visit www.BestPlacestoWorkFinTech.com. To learn more about open positions at Promontory MortgagePath, visit mortgagepath.com/careers.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

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

Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Financial Technology in 2021. The awards program was created in 2017 and is a project of Arizent, which includes American Banker, and Best Companies Group.

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

Chelsea Groton Bank, in Partnership with NCDC and GNACC, Offers Free Online Business Seminars for Local Entrepreneurs

GROTON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Chelsea Groton Bank kicks off their 8-week "CU Grow: Online Small Business Bootcamp" on April 1, 2021. The FREE small business series, designed for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, is offered through the Bank's financial education program, Chelsea University, in partnership with the Norwich Community Development Corporation (NCDC) and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce (GNACC). Participants will walk away with a wealth of knowledge and a strong foundation for starting or growing a business.

"Chelsea Groton Bank is passionate about helping turn dreams into realities for businesses of all types. In addition to providing custom financial solutions, we proudly offer informational programs throughout the year to arm business owners with the tools they will need to be successful," shared Miria Gray, AS, Community Education Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank. "As so many business owners learned in 2020, it is critical for businesses to have their financial house in order and be able to market their services. These are just a few of the topics that will be covered throughout the series."

The instructor-led curriculum was developed jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Each class will be delivered by Chelsea Groton Bank team members and local professionals to provide aspiring or current small business owners a practical introduction to aspects of starting and managing a business.

All classes will meet online on Tuesdays from 12-1 PM and Thursdays from 6-7 PM in April and May. Class topics are: Is Owning a Business Right for You?, Banking Services, Business Plans, Public Speaking and Networking, Record Keeping, Risk Management, Credit for Businesses, Time Management, Organizational Types, Small Business Insurance, Financial Management and Cash Flow, Social Media Marketing, Tax Planning and Reporting, Websites, Emails and SEO, Chat with the Experts, and Using Adobe Spark to Create Videos. Community members are invited to register for individual classes or the entire series. Registration is required in order to receive log-in credentials for each class.

To learn more and to register, visit http://www.chelseagroton.com/ChelseaUniversity.

About Chelsea Groton Bank

Based in Groton, Conn., Chelsea Groton Bank is a full-service mutually owned bank with over $1.4 billion in assets. Chelsea Groton Bank's products and services include consumer banking, business banking, mortgage and business lending, cash management, financial planning and financial education programming. With 14 branch locations throughout New London County and a Loan Production Office in Hartford County, Chelsea Groton Bank also provides online and mobile banking, 24-hour telephone banking, and nationwide ATM banking for individuals, families and businesses. To learn more, please visit chelseagroton.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Institution ID 402928.

Chelsea Groton Bank kicks off their 8-week "CU Grow: Online Small Business Bootcamp" on April 1, 2021. The FREE small business series, designed for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, is offered through the Bank's financial education program, Chelsea University, in partnership with the Norwich Community Development Corporation (NCDC) and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce (GNACC).

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

Launch Pad Publishing Releases Energy and Longevity Book Bringing Biohacking to The Masses

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Launch Pad Publishing is releasing a groundbreaking new book about health, energy and longevity by biochemist, Registered Dietitian, sports nutritionist and formulation scientist Shawn Wells. The author's experiences overcoming a range of personal health battles led to the writing of the book, which supplements scientific research with his own personal experiences.

"The ENERGY Formula: Six Life Changing Ingredients to Unleash Your Limitless Potential" outlines Wells' own system for living a healthy, balanced life full of energy, and is broken into six core sections: Experiment, Nutrition, Exercise, Routine, Growth and Your Tribe. Within each section, Wells details his lifelong dream of becoming a health and fitness expert and a "master formulator" in the nutrition industry-along with the many professional and personal hurdles he had to clear to get there.

Each section covers its own aspect of Wells' "ENERGY Formula," and incorporates clinical and scientific research to offer readers guidance on strategies, products and philosophies they can use to improve their own vitality. While much of the advice is pragmatic and grounded, the latter chapters also touch on a more holistic approach to health, incorporating positive mindset and healthy relationships.

"Shawn Wells is a highly-respected name in the world of nutrition and supplementation," says publisher Anna David, "but this book offers readers an entirely different side of him. The science and the health tips are as in-depth as any book you'll read, but Shawn also opens up about his own struggles with eating disorders and health issues in a way that will help a lot of readers, particularly men who might be afraid to speak up. Within the world of biohacking, his story and his wisdom are a breath of fresh air."

While biohacking or health optimization has sometimes earned a reputation as something niche or extreme, Shawn uses "The ENERGY Formula" to bring his decades of insider wisdom to the masses in a way anyone can understand. Even as the book explores groundbreaking new ideas in health and nutrition, it offers actionable ideas on how to defeat fatigue, depression and weight challenges with compassion and humor.

"The ENERGY Formula: Six Life Changing Ingredients to Unleash Your Limitless Potential" is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among many other outlets.

To learn more visit: https://www.energyformula.com

About Launch Pad Publishing:

A boutique publishing company primarily for entrepreneurs who are the leaders in their field, Launch Pad has published authors from the entertainment world, including KTLA anchor Courtney Friel and Real Housewives of New Jersey star Joe Gorga, in addition to government sales expert Gene Moran, Magic Johnson agent Darren Prince and franchise expert Tim Conn, among many others.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kaitlin Anthony
kaitlin@launchpadpub.com

Launch Pad Publishing is releasing a groundbreaking new book about health, energy and longevity by biochemist, Registered Dietitian, sports nutritionist and formulation scientist Shawn Wells. The author's experiences overcoming a range of personal health battles led to the writing of the book, which supplements scientific research with his own personal experiences.

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

Connected Solutions Group Announces NS804 as Strategic Solutions Partner

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Connected Solutions Group, LLC (CSG), a national leader in wireless hardware deployment and services, today announced that it has added NS804 as their latest Strategic Solutions Partner (SSP). CSG's SSP program is designed to integrate companies with specific areas of expertise with CSG's channel offerings in order to maximize the customer's experience and satisfaction.

NS804, a Virginia-based company founded in 2012, is a mobile app developer for businesses. The company develops mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms utilizing Java, Objective C, and Swift. NS804 takes a consultative approach to its native app development and sees their clients as partners with NS804 acting as their tech-liasons. Their primary goal is to develop and grow mobile applications with proven user acquisition and retention strategies.

CSG sees the SSP relationship with NS804 as one that will help to round-out its multi-tiered service options to end-customers. "We have a huge team here at CSG who are responsible for properly provisioning and loading applications onto our clients' devices," said Michael Pittman, CEO at CSG, "Within these existing services, we constantly see companies who either have mobile applications they've developed needing improvement or who want to develop custom mobile apps. It just seemed natural that we would add an SSP who can assist with these customer needs. NS804 is among the best out there and we're lucky to be working with them."

Nick Jones, who is CEO of NS804 commented, "We've watched the growth of CSG over the past several years while we have been undergoing our own rapid scaling and we see many symmetries between the two companies. With our skillset, we know that we can make a huge impact to CSG's customers who need mobile app development. We're looking forward to growing this relationship and taking it to the next level."

CSG has been quickly growing its SSP lineup over the past several quarters as they scale to offer more of the services needed by its constantly growing customer base. The company's goal is to fully live up to its name and offer all the connected solutions that its customers require, often through SSP partners bringing specialized expertise. "It's another step in our constant evolution to make sure we are offering all of the products and services that Verizon business customers need," said Pittman, "We're looking forward to spreading the word about this service to our partners at Verizon. The feedback we've gotten so far has been tremendous and we know it will be a huge win for the Verizon reps who regularly have customers with this need."

About Connected Solutions Group

Connected Solutions Group, LLC (CSG) is a Richmond, Virginia-based leading VAR and wireless hardware deployment company. By bridging the wide gaps between development and deployment of M2M and IoT projects, CSG has created a true turnkey solution allowing customers to focus on building their applications while we design and implement cost-effective hardware to execute them efficiently. With services including MDM installation and support, custom programming, device staging and kitting, nationwide installation, and device activations, swaps and upgrades, CSG acts as the purchasing, fulfillment and installation team for our clients. Learn more at http://www.connectedsolutionsgroup.com.

Connected Solutions Group, LLC (CSG), a national leader in wireless hardware deployment and services, today announced that it has added NS804 as their latest Strategic Solutions Partner (SSP).

Related link: https://connectedsolutionsgroup.com/

Move For Hunger and SIRVA Renew Partnership In Effort To Fight Hunger Nationwide

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- SIRVA, a worldwide relocation and moving services company based out of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today a partnership that will help provide much-needed assistance to food banks across the United States.

As a partner, SIRVA will support Move For Hunger's food rescue and hunger relief programs. To date, Move For Hunger's network of relocation professionals and multi-family properties has collected and delivered more than 22 million pounds of food - providing over 18 million meals - to food banks and pantries across the United States and Canada.

"We are excited to renew our partnership with SIRVA, as they play an influential role in helping us reach our goal of decreasing food insecurity nationwide," says Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "With their resources and ours, we are able to continue to work to reach our goal of decreasing hunger throughout America."

Move For Hunger and SIRVA have been partners since 2017 and with their financial commitments, they've helped provide over 200,000 meals to those in need. SIRVA prides itself on committing to being part of the solution and is the parent company for North American Van Lines and Allied Van Lines, who are also partners of Move For Hunger.

"For many years, SIRVA and its agents and drivers from Allied Van Lines and North American Van Lines have supported the Move for Hunger mission to reduce food waste and fight hunger," said Brian Risley, SIRVA's SVP for Moving Services. "During the global pandemic, as food insecurity has increased, the need for this service has never been greater. SIRVA is proud to continue our partnership with Move for Hunger in 2021 and sends our appreciation and encouragement to the Move For Hunger staff, to our networks, and to our industry. SIRVA is very pleased to continue to advance this common-sense and sustainable means of providing emergency food assistance to those in need."

Over the past 12 months, the need for food has only increased. Due to the pandemic, 5 million more people in the United States are considered food insecure with the total number rising from 37 million to 42 according to a recent report. Through the support of partners like SIRVA, Move For Hunger can continue to feed and empower more to fight for the families and vulnerable communities who are most in need of food assistance.

About Move For Hunger

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

About SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving:

SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving is the global leader in moving and relocation services, offering solutions for mobility programs to companies of every size. With 59 SIRVA locations and more than 900 franchised and agent locations in 177 countries, we offer unmatched global breadth supported by localized attention and innovative technology that strikes the right balance of self service and human support. From relocation to household goods and commercial moving and storage, our portfolio of brands (SIRVA, Allied, northAmerican, SMARTBOX, SIRVA Mortgage, and Alliance) provides the only integrated moving/relocation solution in the industry. By leveraging our global network, we deliver a superior experience that only a "one-stop shop" can provide.

Media Contact:
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SIRVA, a worldwide relocation and moving services company based out of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today a partnership that will help provide much-needed assistance to food banks across the United States.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Top of Mind’s Surefire CRM Integrates with LendingPad LOS to Streamline Communication Throughout the Loan Origination Process

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced an integration between its Surefire CRM and the LendingPad(r) suite of loan origination solutions (LOS).

The direct API connection enables real-time sharing of contact records and loan milestones between LendingPad and Surefire CRM, which in turn allows lenders to automate the delivery of personalized communication that enhances the loan applicant experience and keeps deals moving forward. For instance, originators can use Surefire CRM to dynamically generate and deploy interactive content that walks first-time homebuyers through what to expect during the loan process. The system can automatically "nudge" applicants who need to submit documents to complete their loan applications. And once an application is complete, Surefire CRM keeps all stakeholders up to date on the loan's status at every stage in the origination process, eliminating the need for borrowers and loan originators to play phone tag.

"We've been hearing from more lenders as well as independent mortgage brokers that LendingPad has become their LOS of choice thanks to its quick speed-to-value and smooth URLA execution," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "We have responded swiftly to that market demand with a seamless integration that lets lenders combine the agility and efficiency of LendingPad with the power of industry-leading marketing automation tools and dynamic content from Surefire CRM."

LendingPad offers a full suite of cloud-based LOS solutions for mortgage brokers, independent mortgage companies, banks and credit unions with fast implementation and flexible pricing that scales to teams of any size, from just a few users to enterprise institutions. Each edition of the LendingPad LOS fully supports the redesigned Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) and is Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) v3.4 compliant.

"LendingPad is an agile, modern LOS with a commitment to serving mortgage lenders - and helping them compete - woven into our DNA," said LendingPad Managing Director Wes Yuan. "Our integration with Top of Mind's Surefire CRM delivers on that commitment by enabling originators to stay engaged with borrowers throughout the loan process in a way that's both personal and efficient."

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks ( https://www.topofmind.com ) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals can effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

About LendingPad:

LendingPad Corp ( https://www.lendingpad.com ) provides a complete suite of loan origination solutions for banks, brokers, and institutions via its LendingPad LOS product line. LendingPad is designed to streamline operations, strengthen communication, and reduce costs in mortgage lending. The cloud-based solutions include end-to-end features such as point-of-sale, document management and loan fulfillment. LendingPad is a winner of the 2021 HousingWire Tech100 award and one of the Top 10 Mortgage Solution Providers by Banking CIO magazine. The platform is endorsed by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) and the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME) and is a premier member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced an integration between its Surefire CRM and the LendingPad(r) suite of loan origination solutions (LOS).

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

InVideo Launches IVA – The Only Voice Assistant Artificial Intelligence Editor in Existence That’s Set to Revolutionize Video and Film Creation Globally

MUMBAI, India /ScoopCloud/ -- InVideo, a leading video content creation platform, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking AI technology called IVA, that's about to bring content creators and film and video makers into the 22nd Century.

Following in the footsteps of Siri and Alexa before her, the tool has been created using the speech and thought patterns of the human brain so users can create videos without lifting a finger.

It's been created by InVideo, the video editing, and creation platform.

IVA (Intelligent Video Assistant). is a video editing feature powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and is based on the platform's inbuilt assistant.

The latest addition will allow InVideo users to edit videos with just their voice.

Commenting at the launch, the CEO of InVideo, Sanket Shah said: "We are excited to introduce a feature that will change the way our users edit their content on InVideo.

"It's a one-of-a-kind AI video maker that will operate on the voice command, thus making video editing possible without lifting a finger."

He adds: "InVideo has one vision - make video creation accessible to the world, no matter where you live, what device you use, and what Internet speed you have. With IVA, we are many steps closer to our north star metric."

Prila Loof who works with the AI Technology Division of InVideo said: "IVA works by using machine-learning algorithms and neural networking that are a direct copy of the human brain's pathways.

"Once you have given InVideo permission to use the microphone you can speak directly to IVA. Within a couple of minutes, the video is created."

With the help of the voice assistant video editor, users can now easily create, edit, add music, define speed, suggest the most relevant templates, and create many such voice commands, thus proving to be their best partner in video editing.

For instance, users can just tell IVA to suggest the best audio for their created video with a simple voice command such as, "Hey IVA, find me the best audio track for this promo video", and their work is done.

The company has already rolled out a BETA version of its service, which is running sign-ups for its launch until midday Indian Standard time on April 1, 2021.

Steve Gast, from Chicago, Illinois, was one of the first to use the "look no hands" platform. He said: "It's so fast! This is such a crazy feature. It's going to change the game."

Teresa Sanderson, from the U.S., created a baby shower announcement in a matter of seconds. She said: "It's like she can read my mind. It's like you have an assistant with you all the time."

Bridgetti Lim Banda from Cape Town, Western Cape, was one of the first to use the new "look no hands" video platform. She said: "It's exciting. I was so impressed. All I needed to do was export it and talk to the app. It's groundbreaking stuff."

David Withington, from Wigan, England, used it to make a birthday video for his wife: "It's brilliant. I can't wait for the new video platform to go live so everyone can use it. I'm really chuffed with this and I think my wife will as well. It's like we're in the future. It's a magnificent feature."

The latest addition takes the user experience a step forward, with a memory feature. Users can now have their favorite fonts, alignment styles, font colors, and all other preferences saved in IVA's memory, by just telling her once.

She has skilled machine-learning algorithms and neural networking helps her generate a better experience for her users.

IVA's intelligence was created using data from over 2 million of InVideo's current users, and 10 million created videos.

It has 10,000 font style choices, 10 platform preferences, proficiency calculations, and targets.

She filters the information into thousands of lines of code that are constantly updating with every action of her users, to make their experience smoother and faster than ever.

Users can get on the waitlist for early access to the feature at https://iva.invideo.io/ until midday April 1st Indian Standard time.

About InVideo:

InVideo.io is the world's first watermark-free video editor that makes video creation easy, quick, and flexible online. The platform helps create professional and creative videos while cutting across barriers such as a user's geographical location, language, type of device they use, and even their internet speed. The application helps create and edit videos online with zero barriers.

InVideo's vision reflects in the generous pricing plans and in the easy-to-use product with 4000+ video templates and 8mil+ strong media library, that includes the world's best stock footage online, like iStock.

InVideo raised a $15 million Series A from Sequoia Capital India. Tiger Global, Hummingbird, RTP Global and Base also participated in the round that was closed in October 2020.

Furthermore, InVideo is the only company in India, today, with users from as many countries in the world (195+). The company is truly spearheading the growth of prosumer SaaS in India.

Video of Sansket Shah Showcasing How IVA works: https://youtu.be/ElNkEpi0n8c

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InVideo, a leading video content creation platform, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking AI technology called IVA, that's about to bring content creators and film and video makers into the 22nd Century.

Related link: https://invideo.io/

Travel Back in Time on a Virtual 3D Tour to the Famed Roman Temples of Baalbek

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. /ScoopCloud/ -- The famous temple complex of Baalbek, the ancient Heliopolis in Lebanon, is one of the largest Roman religious sites in the world and part of the world heritage. Baalbek has a rich history that goes back to around 8,000 BC. The remaining six pillars of the Temple of Jupiter are now a landmark of Lebanon. On March 31, the "Baalbek Reborn: Temples" app from Flyover Zone will launch using the latest technology to reconstruct what today's ruins looked like in the past. On a journey through time, the virtual tour brings this heritage back to life and shows the Temple of Jupiter Heliopolitanus, the Temple of Bacchus, the Temple of Venus and the Temple of the Muses.

This extraordinary experience is the result of a collaboration between the Lebanese General Department of Antiquities (DGA), the German Archaeological Institute (DAI) and Flyover Zone, a US-based company that specializes in virtual time travel to cultural heritage sites. Experts from the DAI who have been working on the site since 1998 provided the scientific basis for the 3D reconstructions. By using the latest technology, Flyover Zone succeeded in creating an impressive experience taking users on a journey into the past.

"What's fascinating about Baalbek is not only the Roman temples, but also its almost 10,000-year history," stresses Margarete van Ess, director of the Orient Department of the German Archaeological Institute and longstanding head of scientific research in Baalbek. "As an archaeologist, finds and research results give me images in my mind of what this special place looked like at that time. It's fantastic that the temples are now given shape in the app and can be viewed by people all over the world!" says van Ess.

The depth and relevance of the scientific knowledge conveyed via the app makes Baalbek Reborn: Temples unique. Users can choose to move either virtually through today's excavation site or through the digital reconstruction of the ancient religious sites. The audio track, optionally in Arabic, French, English or German, provides scientifically sound knowledge and explanations. There are 38 stops distributed across the temple complexes, presented by the researchers of the DAI. This makes the app equally interesting for laypeople and experts.

Bernard Frischer, founder and president of Flyover Zone stated: "For Flyover Zone, this project has been a dream come true. In addition to the sheer size of the Baalbek sanctuary, its cultural significance cannot be exaggerated. In antiquity, people from distant points of the empire consulted the oracle of Baalbek, and we even have records of emperors doing so, too. Now we are using what we learned to bring Baalbek into the classrooms and living rooms of students and the general public. We hope that thousands of people around the world will download the virtual tour and use it to whet their appetite to visit the site when the COVID-19 pandemic passes and international travel is possible again."

"The Baalbek Reborn: Temples" virtual tour is provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of Bassam Alghanim who donated the funds in loving memory of his parents, Yusuf and Ilham Alghanim. The DAI and Flyover Zone thus contribute to promoting a deeper understanding of the importance of the ancient temples, making scientific knowledge more widely accessible and promoting Baalbek as an important tourist site.

The virtual tour can be downloaded for use on smartphones and tablets (Android, iOS), PCs and laptops (Macintosh, Windows 10) as well as VR headsets (Oculus Go, Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, Oculus Rift-S, HTC Vive).

MULTIMEDIA:

Sneak peek - Baalbek Reborn Temples Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGV5GEMa0eA

Promotional video about Baalbek Reborn: https://youtu.be/nchEa57SgQU

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook: @flyoverzone

Instagram: @flyover_zone

Twitter: @flyover_zone

#BaalbekReborn and #Baalbek

ABOUT THE GERMAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE:

The German Archaeological Institute (DAI) is one of the world's leading research institutions in the field of archaeological sciences and ancient studies. Founded in 1829, the German Archaeological Institute has its head office in Berlin and is a federal agency operating within the remit of the Foreign Office. Including the head office, the institute has six major facilities in Germany and is globally active, with five departments abroad. The DAI carries out archaeological research on over 300 projects around the world. Among its other tasks are the preservation of cultural assets through site management and heritage management as well as maintaining cultural identity in host and partner countries.

ABOUT FLYOVER ZONE:

Flyover Zone is an employee-owned company based in Bloomington, Indiana (USA). It has staff in seven countries on three continents. The company's special strength is the creation of virtual tours that take users on trips that combine time travel with travel through space. Since its founding, the company has published virtual tours of ancient Rome and Hadrian's Villa, the World Heritage Site located in Tivoli, Italy. Work is underway to release new virtual tours in 2021 - presenting sites in ancient Athens, Egypt, and Mexico.

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

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The famous temple complex of Baalbek, the ancient Heliopolis in Lebanon, is one of the largest Roman religious sites in the world and part of the world heritage. Baalbek has a rich history that goes back to around 8,000 BC. The remaining six pillars of the Temple of Jupiter are now a landmark of Lebanon. "Baalbek Reborn: Temples" app from Flyover Zone will launch using the latest technology.

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

Book Release: How to Learn to Laugh at Humanity’s Self-Destruction

PORTLAND, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ -- Azaria Press has released "WE'RE DOOMED! A Humorous Exploration of Humanity's War Against Life." Award-winning humor writer Scott Erickson turns his attention to the most humorous issue of our time: Humanity's impending self-destruction!

Perhaps you've wondered whether there's a single root cause of our impending social-economic-environmental collapse. Guess what? There is!

The common cause is: Humanity is at war against life.

To examine this bold claim, Erickson spends a bit of time exploring the phenomenon of life. If we're at war with it, shouldn't we know what it is we're at war with? Also, it would probably be a good idea to know what life is, in case if we ever got the crazy idea to live in harmony with it or something like that.

The book includes the answer to the question: "WHAT IS THIS 'LIFE' THING, ANYWAY?"

The book also includes retirement advice, personal growth tips, and a great recipe for whiskey sours.

"WE'RE DOOMED! A Humorous Exploration of Humanity's War Against Life" is published by Azaria Press; ISBN: 978-09898311-9-2.

Available via Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Were-Doomed-Humorous-Exploration-Humanitys/dp/0989831191

About the Author

Scott Erickson is an award-winning writer of humor and satire. His humorous works include the novel Icons are People, Too. His satirical works include the semi-satirical The History of the Decline and Fall of America. He is possibly the nicest curmudgeon you'll ever meet.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Visit http://www.scott-erickson-writer.com/ for more information, including: Full author bio and author Q&A.

Review copies available upon request.

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Azaria Press has released "WE'RE DOOMED! A Humorous Exploration of Humanity's War Against Life." Award-winning humor writer Scott Erickson turns his attention to the most humorous issue of our time: Humanity's impending self-destruction!

Related link: http://www.scott-erickson-writer.com/

Colorful Colorado road trips come alive for families with new kids’ adventure book

EAGLE, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Eli and Mort's Epic Adventures Colorado Summer Road Trip" by Elyssa Nager provides a captivating outlet for families interested in a Colorado road trip. The book, published by Resort Books Ltd, is ideal for children aged 3 to 12, brings to life favorite places to visit across the Mile High State.

It can be used as a practical travel itinerary or simply as a fun learning vessel for better understanding the state's diverse geography. Each page features authentic illustrations by Colorado kids, offering their own unique interpretations of the notable places the characters visit.

The narrative follows the travels of Eli, an adventurous boy, and his pal Mort the Moose. While on their Colorado road trip adventure, the pair mountain bike the 401 dirt trail in Crested Butte, snowboard down sand dunes, imagine sea creatures swimming in waterfalls in Estes Park, feed alligators, roast marshmallows, sleep under the stars, and experience all of the joy and wonder of Colorado in the summer.

The book is the ninth in the series of travel adventure books for kids by husband-and-wife duo and western Colorado residents Elyssa Nager (Author) and Ken Nager (Creative Director).

"We wanted to share all of the adventures our own children experience living in an outdoor recreation mecca like Colorado," said author Elyssa Nager. "Kids love the books because the backgrounds are illustrated by kids, for kids. Like all of the other travel and adventure books in the 'Eli and Mort Epic Adventure Series,' children can follow Eli and Mort on their complete epic adventure, visit just some of their favorite places, or simply use their imaginations. The books are a great resource for parents planning a trip while getting their kids involved in the process."

The book is already gaining favorable press among trusted Colorado news sources. "Adorable!" says Colorado Public Radio, "This newest one goes all over the State...a really, really great option for kids (gifts)."

MORE INFORMATION:

As Featured On

The books have been featured on Colorado Public Radio (at minute 36:09), Channel 9 News, Denver, Channel 4, Vail, Mountain Town Magazine and a number of local and national news media and publications.

About Colorado Tourism

Colorado was the most visited state in the country in 2019 and many visitors explore all the state has to offer by taking road trips.

About Eli and Mort's Epic Adventure Series

Eli is a five-year-old boy, and Mort the Moose is Eli's best friend. They are inseparable and together they ski, mountain bike, catch big air, visit national parks and experience all the excitement and wonder the world has to offer. Resort Books works with local children in adventure areas to illustrate the background images for all of our books.

Eli and Mort's Epic Adventures are the number one selling kids books in their respective markets. The books include: "Eli and Mort's Epic Adventures Colorado Summer Road Trip," "Eli and Mort Learn to Snowboard 1, 2, 3, We Did It!," "Wiggle Giggle with Mort the Moose," "Eli and Mort's Epic Adventures in Vail," "Eli and Mort's Epic Adventures Aspen," "Eli and Mort's Epic Adventures Beaver Creek," "Eli and Mort's Epic Adventures Breckenridge," and "Eli and Mort's Epic Adventures Steamboat."

Where are Eli and Mort Books Available?

The Eli and Mort's Epic Adventure Series is available all over Colorado at local bookstores, kids stores and retail outlets, on Amazon, and on our website http://eliandmort.com/.

Colorado School Involvement

Several Colorado school art teachers have made drawing for the Series part of their curriculum. The kids then submit their drawings for the art competition for the books.

Next in the Series

Watch out for Eli and Mort Learn to Ski, 1, 2, 3 We did it! is our next book as well as an Eli and Mort the Moose Coloring and Activity Book.

About Resort Books

Resort Books creates travel and adventure books for kids. Our mission is to capture the childlike wonder kids experience when embarking on their next adventure.

About Elyssa Nager, Author and Ken Nager, Creative Director

Elyssa Nager, an Amazon best selling author, is the author of "Eli and Mort's Epic Adventures." Ken Nager is the Creative Director on the Series. When not creating books they can both be found enjoying the great State of Colorado mountain biking, hiking and snowboarding along with their three boys.

Ken and Elyssa are based in Eagle, Colorado.

Learn more at: https://eliandmort.com

Eduardo Paj, Illustrator

Eduadro Paj is the illustrator of the Eli and Mort Epic Adventures Series. He is based outside of Mexico City and believes the most precious moment occurs when your ideas come to life and characters appear before your very eyes.

MEDIA CONTACTS
Elyssa Nager
Author and Co-Founder, Resort Books
720-262-6824
elyssa@resortbooks.net

Ken Nager
Creative Director and Co-Founder, Resort Books
970-306-3180
ken@resortbooks.net

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*Caption: Book, "Eli and Mort's Epic Adventures Colorado Summer Road Trip."

"Eli and Mort's Epic Adventures Colorado Summer Road Trip" by Elyssa Nager provides a captivating outlet for families interested in a Colorado road trip. The book, published by Resort Books Ltd, is ideal for children aged 3 to 12, brings to life favorite places to visit across the Mile High State.

Related link: https://eliandmort.com/

Moduline Cabinets Announces Custom Storage Solutions for Van Upfits

BROCKTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Moduline Cabinets, a trusted custom cabinet manufacturer, announced the expansion of its flagship PROII™ cabinet series to serve van upfits. This unique expansion gives customers looking for an in-vehicle storage system even more storage options, in addition to Moduline's Upfit™ Series.

PROII™ cabinets have been a trusted cabinet storage solution for decades. The professional-grade, customizable cabinets are made from durable military-grade aluminum and are specially designed to maximize storage capacity and functionality.

Customers are free to mix-and-match PROII™ cabinet configurations to meet their storage needs, whether it is in the garage, at the shop, or now in their work vehicle. Traditionally, PROII™ cabinets are used in garages, industrial shops, and manufacturing settings. Now, the PROII™ cabinet line is expanding to meet the growing demand for van upfits. As more professionals are working on the go, they need more portable and secure storage solutions for their vehicles.

"We also put PROII™ Series cabinets in vans. Usually, it's just wall cabinets, but sometimes full-blown setups with counters and everything. We've seen people order Upfit™ series and fill in with some PROII™ overheads, so we want customers to see our solutions for vans include both products," said Tristan Riley, Moduline Cabinets engineer.

Now, consumers who need a safe and secure storage system in their van, trailer, box truck and more, can choose from Moduline's PROII™ cabinets as well as Moduline's Upfit™ Series. The Upfit™ Series, launched in 2020, offers more lightweight custom cabinet solutions designed specifically for vehicle upfit projects.

PROII™ cabinets are perfect to offer even more upfit storage options. PROII™ cabinets feature Moduline's patented latch system that keeps drawers and cabinet doors securely shut without needing a lock and key. Customers can also add one of the PROII™ cabinet countertop options to their van upfits to create a workspace even when they are always on the go.

All Moduline cabinets come with a lifetime warranty to guarantee our manufacturing, materials, and workmanship.

You can learn more about the PROII™ cabinet series and its many applications on our website.

Moduline Cabinets designs and manufactures modular aluminum storage cabinets to fit the unique needs of our customers. For three decades, Moduline Cabinets have been used in homes, garages, vehicles, trailers, commercial buildings, industrial shops, and by the military. We pride ourselves on specializing in custom cabinet designs along with unmatched customer service.

To explore the Upfit™ Series packages, visit: https://www.modulinecabinets.com/product/upfit-series/

To explore the PROII™ Series of cabinets, visit: https://www.modulinecabinets.com/pro-ii-series/

About Moduline Cabinets:

Moduline Cabinets is a premier designer and manufacturer of quality, American-made modular aluminum storage cabinets. Moduline cabinets can be found in residential garages, vehicles, trailers, commercial and industrial shops, military and other specialty applications. For over 30 years, Moduline has provided cabinet solutions for car enthusiasts and professionals, specializing in custom designs and unmatched customer service.

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Moduline Cabinets, a trusted custom cabinet manufacturer, announced the expansion of its flagship PROII™ cabinet series to serve van upfits. This unique expansion gives customers looking for an in-vehicle storage system even more storage options, in addition to Moduline's Upfit™ Series.

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

We ‘Self Talk’ Because We Are Born With Three Individual Personalities

ISANTI, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sidekick Services Corporation has published a new book titled "The Theory of Personality," subtitled "The Three Of Us," which identifies an ancient belief that all of us are born with three individual personalities.

"Every human is born with three individual personalities," says author Edward Shively. "The dialogue between these personalities is commonly referred to as 'self-talk.' Although psychologists and psychiatrists agree that we all dialogue with ourselves on a daily basis, the difficult question to answer is, who does the talking, and who does the listening?"

While managing a community service program for juvenile offenders, the author discovered that criminal behavior increases as self-talk decreases. "The Theory Of Personality" documents this discovery while connecting it to an ancient belief that each of us are born with three individual personalities.

Self-talk empowers all three of our individual personalities to share control of daily choices, which promotes our own problem-solving skills. In the case presented in this book, extenuating circumstances blocked juvenile offenders from practicing self-talk dialogue, thereby stunting the growth of their remaining personalities.

When a personality is stunted, it stops maturing, evidenced by adults who appear responsible, but consistently act irresponsible. When an adult constantly acts like a child, or a child constantly acts like a baby, it is highly likely that two of that individual's personalities are being dominated by the third personality, which results in subtle paranoia which often manifests itself as severe manipulation, and in extreme cases, insanity. The best indicator of a dominant personality is the experience of an overwhelming circumstance.

"The Theory of Personality" defines the roles of all three of our individual personalities, including basic management strategies for shutting down a dominant personality. Each book in the series will identify personality traits in order to reinstate natural power sharing characteristics between all three personalities.

Although these books are designed for all ages, they specifically target the most vulnerable age group. The most vulnerable age group includes anyone, at any age, whose intellectual growth is being stunted by their own dominating personality.

Published by Sidekick Publishing, a division of Sidekick Services Corporation in Isanti, Minnesota.

Available on Amazon, as an eBook ($5.29) or paperback ($19.77) at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XWWBXLH

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Sidekick Services Corporation has published a new book titled "The Theory of Personality," subtitled "The Three Of Us," which identifies an ancient belief that all of us are born with three individual personalities.

Dr. Maira Estrada Partners with Selfless Love Foundation to Promote Fourth Annual Selfless Love Gala

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Maira Estrada, general dentist at the Spodak Dental Group, has partnered with local non-profit, Selfless Love Foundation, to help spread awareness for the needs of foster children in Florida. The Foundation will be hosting a gala on Saturday, May 1 at 6 p.m. at The Breakers in Palm Beach and Dr. Estrada's donations will include Invisalign and a Complete Smile Makeover for two lucky auction winners, in support of the silent auction and to raise funds for the Foundation.

"I first met the founder of Selfless Love Foundation, Ashley Brown, at a birthday party for a mutual friend. She shared her story with me and I was captivated from the very beginning. It was like a modern day Cinderella story complete with her own personal adoption to the charming-prince ending," Dr. Estrada said. "Her story is a reminder that anything is possible and that, no matter the circumstances, we are ultimately in control of our own destiny, which is a theme that is central to Selfless Love's mission."

Selfless Love is focused on supporting youth who are currently in the foster care system and those who have aged out. Each year more than 17,000 children in foster care will age out of the system without a family to support them during their transition into adulthood. Through the Foundation, every child is given the tools they need to transition into self-sufficient adults.

This exclusive, signature event will host approximately 200 guests for an intimate evening to benefit foster children. The program will be hosted by comedian and actress Melissa Peterman, and the opportunity to bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and fantasy items during the live auction.

Dr. Estrada is donating a complete Invisalign package, valued at $5,600, and a Complete Smile Makeover, valued between $15,000 and $50,000, depending on the patient's needs.

"Growing up in a single-parent household we had our fair share of financial and emotional struggles early in childhood. Despite the hardships, we gained an early understanding of the value in our education and quickly learned that my own tenacity for growth would become the key to my future," Dr. Estrada said. "I relied heavily on the positive influencers in my life, like teachers and mentors, to show me how things were done. I am forever grateful for these relationships and I consider my involvement with Selfless Love Foundation as a way to pay it forward."

Selfless Love Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of current and former foster youth through awareness, strategic partnerships, and advocacy. The goal is to bring together resources, expertise, and vision to identify issues, find answers, and reduce the barriers on foster care adoptions and independent living. The Foundation's mission is to have more children matched with their forever family and a strong support system to assist transitioning youth to become independent, healthy, educated, empowered young adults.

The Spodak Dental Group, a 2017 Inc. 5000 honoree, has evolved to become South Florida's premier, comprehensive dental facility, and comprises a world-class association of dental professionals poised to provide full-service dental care second-to-none in both scope and skill. The Spodak Dental Group team includes General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists, as well as one of the nation's only in-office dental labs.

Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. Call or text (561) 303-2413 or visit https://www.SpodakDental.com for more information or to schedule a virtual or in-office appointment. Visit https://www.selflesslovegala.org to find more information about the Gala and how you can get involved.

Dr. Maira Estrada, general dentist at the Spodak Dental Group, has partnered with local non-profit, Selfless Love Foundation, to help spread awareness for the needs of foster children in Florida. The Foundation will be hosting a gala on Saturday, May 1 at 6 p.m. at The Breakers in Palm Beach.

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

Singing Dog Vanilla Introduces Organic Double Strength Pure Vanilla Extract for the home user

EUGENE, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ -- Singing Dog Vanilla is introducing an Organic Double Strength Pure Vanilla Extract to the retail market for use in making ice cream and boosting the vanilla flavor in baked goods. Until this launch, Singing Dog Vanilla's double strength vanilla extract was only available in commercial volumes for ice cream manufacturers and large food manufacturers.

The company decided to release a 4-ounce retail version of their double strength vanilla extract after it was recommended by Tyler Malek in his new book "Salt & Straw Ice Cream Cookbook" https://saltandstraw.com/products/ice-cream-cookbook. When homemade ice cream fans read the book, they started emailing and calling Singing Dog Vanilla asking to purchase their double strength vanilla extract. In response, they quickly made it available on their website with a plain-white label and then went to work preparing for a proper launch.

"We are grateful to the Salt & Straw folks for mentioning us in their book. It was a nice surprise when people started calling," said Marty Parisien, Co-founder of Singing Dog Vanilla. "We had to move quickly to get this product on the market because of the demand from fans of the book."

Standard single strength vanilla extracts, also called single-fold, are made with 13.35 oz of vanilla beans per gallon of 35% alcohol. Double-Fold vanilla is preferred by ice cream manufactures because it has twice the vanilla beans within the same 35% alcohol, thus reducing the amount of liquid per ice cream batch.

For more information about Singing Dog Vanilla's Organic Double Strength Pure Vanilla Extract, visit: https://www.singingdogvanilla.com/product/double-strength-vanilla-extract/

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 introducing an Organic Double Strength Pure Vanilla Extract to the retail market for use in making ice cream and boosting the vanilla flavor in baked goods. Until this launch, Singing Dog Vanilla's double strength vanilla extract was only available in commercial volumes for ice cream manufacturers and large food manufacturers.

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

Performance Defense Partners with NineTwelve, Bringing 5G Enabled Mission Critical IoT Solutions

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Performance Defense, a trusted engineering services and solutions provider for safety and mission critical industries, and NineTwelve Institute, a full-suite software and 5G rapid development provider, today announced a partnership, that would do DO178 certification ready 5G IoT gateway for the first time. Together, they will help industries requiring Mission Critical IoT, and the Department of Defense to utilize 5G through their expertise, technology, and platform.

Organizations around the world are quickly moving to adopt 5G. While the latest advanced wireless technology presents enormous opportunities, it's a challenging transformation for one company to do alone. Organizations looking to transform must follow one of three paths: develop 5G technology on their own; partner with a company with 5G development capabilities; or be left behind. In the Mission Critical IoT industry, 5G is essential to connect devices, machines, and people in today's hyperconnected world.

Performance Defense brings its deep knowledge and expertise in government and mission critical systems, government contracts, program management, and delivering aerospace solutions to the DoD and Intelligence Communities.

"I'm excited to partner with a commercial company like NineTwelve who already has a unique full 5G testbed through their relationship with AT&T. Together, we can take proven commercial products and apply them to mission critical systems in a more cost-effective, rapid rate," said Darren Cummings, president of Performance Defense. Applying commercial solutions to government agencies, such as the DoD, is no easy task. This requires the knowledge and experience to ensure solutions meet the highest levels of safety, security, and reliability requirements.

"We are thrilled to work with a company with the federal government experience and technical capabilities of Performance Defense," said Sean Hendrix, CTO of NineTwelve and managing director of the Indiana 5G Zone, the first state-based public-private partnership 5G innovation lab. "These skills will help us fulfil our mission of making 5G solutions available to all sectors of the economy and the defense community."

NineTwelve brings together technologies, industry, and academic partners in a creative environment that supports prototyping and experimentation, resulting in fast-to-market products and services. It's innovative 5G center, NineTwelve Convergence, is the first in the nation to offer demonstrable 5G rapid development for faster, low-cost 5G applications.

Now, organizations all over the world have the help they need to rapidly deliver real-time, secure Mission Critical IoT solutions with 5G capability. Performance Defense and NineTwelve are working to bring 5G solutions to various industries including national security, smart cities, autonomous mobility, manufacturing, agriculture, medical technology, sports technology and more.

To learn more about this partnership, visit https://performancedefense.com/nine-twelve/.

About Performance Defense

Performance Defense is a trusted engineering services and solutions provider for safety and mission critical industries. It's deep knowledge and experience of government and mission critical systems positions itself as a prime developer and integrator for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Communities.

For more information, please visit, https://performancedefense.com/, email media@performancedefense.com, or call 623-780-7517.

About NineTwelve Institute

NineTwelve, the parent of the Indiana 5G Zone and NineTwelve Convergence, teams industries, governments, and academia to meet critical technology needs. Its unique collaboration platform accelerates the design and implementation of emergent solutions by bringing together the key elements of innovation: collaboration, prototyping and experimentation. By creating these cross-sectoral collaboration networks that design and deliver groundbreaking solutions, NineTwelve focuses on emergent technologies such as 5G, advanced manufacturing, and trusted microelectronics.

About NineTwelve Convergence:

NineTwelve Convergence is a critical partner in lowering development costs, controlling risk and solving the challenges of DevOps. Bridging the gap between development and market deployment, NineTwelve Convergence ensures that industry investments convert rapidly into commercialized products. By becoming a member of NineTwelve Convergence companies can focus on their products, hot they integrated into a 5G system, and deliver the value promised of their new technology. This center will give companies access to test their capabilities in a "living" environment, or an environment that is not controlled. This facility is the first in the Nation to offer full-suite 5G development and testing.

MEDIA Contact:
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Performance Defense, a trusted engineering services and solutions provider for safety and mission critical industries, and NineTwelve Institute, a full-suite software and 5G rapid development provider, today announced a partnership, that would do DO178 certification ready 5G IoT gateway for the first time.

Related link: https://performancedefense.com/

Pure MHC, LLC Announces Launch of Contract Research Service Division and Initial Collaboration Project with argenx

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Pure MHC, LLC, a target discovery and development company, today announced the launch of its contract research services arm, Pure MHC Solutions, and an initial collaboration project with global immunology company, argenx.

Pure MHC Solutions will provide collaborators access to Pure MHC's unique tools, experience, intellectual property, and infrastructure in HLA peptide target discovery, presentation, validation, and related competencies in a discrete, project-based manner. Pure MHC's core technologies are broadly applicable for oncology, autoimmune, and infectious disease indications.

Using its proprietary suite of intellectual property and related tools, Pure MHC Solutions works with partners seeking to elucidate how drugs and immune therapies alter, block, or enhance HLA antigen presentation to T-cells. This information can be used to determine a drug's potential efficacy, its mechanism of action, or to assist in defining the potency and tuning strategies for novel therapeutics.

Additional services and tools offered by Pure MHC Solutions also include its Peptide HLA Immunotherapy Data Resource ("PHIDR"), which is a proprietary healthy tissue database and repository used to guide TCR-based immune therapies to disease-specific targets by eliminating HLA/peptide complexes found on healthy tissues.

Pure MHC Solutions' project with argenx will support a more robust understanding of how antigen presentation changes in the presence of specific therapeutic agents, enabling more dynamic decision-making for its therapeutic programs.

"We are excited to offer our unique set of tools and services to collaborators such as argenx to assist with their autoimmune therapy programs," said Pure MHC President Kris Looney, "Pure MHC Solutions is uniquely positioned to provide access to these tools and has the deep HLA expertise that we believe will help drive better outcomes not only for our partners, but ultimately, for their patients."

About Pure MHC

Pure MHC, LLC is a platform technology company funded and managed by Emergent Technologies, Inc. with expertise in disease-specific target identification and validation as well as immunotherapeutic drug development for cancer, infectious and autoimmune diseases and allergy. The Pure MHC target discovery technology was developed by Chief Scientist William Hildebrand, Ph.D., of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Visit: www.puremhc.com

About Emergent Technologies

Emergent Technologies, Inc. is an innovation solutions and technology commercialization leader headquartered in Austin, Texas. Visit: www.etibio.com

Pure MHC, LLC, a target discovery and development company, today announced the launch of its contract research services arm, Pure MHC Solutions, and an initial collaboration project with global immunology company, argenx.

Related link: https://puremhc.com/

2021 HW TECH100 Mortgage Award Announces MCT As Leader In Innovation

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MCT® was announced as a 2021 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Winner. The Tech100 Real Estate Award recognized the most innovative and impactful technology companies serving the mortgage industry forever changing the home sales process. MCT launched and enhanced several technology solutions and services throughout the past year and also achieved company milestones, helping it earn a spot on the latest Tech100 list.

HousingWire's 2021 Tech100 Mortgage winners helped mortgage lenders and servicers deliver outsized growth driven by innovation and impact, taking digital disruption to a new level. The winners were deemed to offer change in helping borrowers, clients and companies forward toward a more innovative and efficient housing market. MCT was selected for the HW Tech100 by a Selection Panel of industry leaders that viewed and voted on submissions based on the "Market Served" category. The final list was reviewed and confirmed by a committee of HousingWire editors.

MCT facilitated whole loan liquidity between sellers and buyers of mortgage loans with a new program called BAM Marketplace®, finding comprehensive outlets on whole loans to ensure competitive execution during all market cycles. BAM Marketplace is a platform within MCTlive!® that integrates with existing lender and investor processes to encrypt bid tapes so that they can be securely, accurately and quickly priced and traded.

"We are thrilled and delighted to be recognized once again by HousingWire for our contributions to the technological advancement of the mortgage industry," said Curtis Richins, President and CEO of MCT. "It wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and intelligence of our outstanding team members, who are committed to supporting clients in the best ways possible, always stiving to push the ball of what a trusted capital markets partner can offer."

MCT released several other technologies over the past year including the MCTlive! Pool Optimizer® Technology, enabling secondary marketing managers to use actual cash window execution for optimization on each individual loan rather than using a dealer survey for spec pay-ups, and integration with Fannie Mae's Pricing & Execution - Whole Loan® Application that provides live Servicing Marketplace® (SMP) pricing from servicing partners for loan populations of any size

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive! MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes. Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Healdsburg, and San Antonio. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style hands-on engagement clients love.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

MCT® was announced as a 2021 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Winner. The Tech100 Real Estate Award recognized the most innovative and impactful technology companies serving the mortgage industry forever changing the home sales process.

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

Joyoshare VidiKit Updated to Repair, Compress and Watermark Videos

HONG KONG /ScoopCloud/ -- Joyoshare Studio, one of the most prominent multimedia developers, has recently launched a major update for the public to its all-in-one video toolkit - Joyoshare VidiKit. In the new release, both Windows and Mac users can enjoy stunning features, including video repair, video compression, watermark removal and adding, to efficiently fix broken videos, manage large files and initiate post-production.

Video Repair: In the new update of Joyoshare VidiKit, any user is able to repair various corrupted videos easily with a high success rate, such as video is choppy, frozen, stuttering, sluggish, grainy, pixelated, jerky, no sound, audio out of sync, not playing, black screen, etc. With the parallel task setting, it even perfectly fixes multiple broken videos and audios at the same time. More than that, this video repair software can well support files that're damaged during different scenarios, like recording, conversion, downloading, editing and more.

Video Compressor: Want to get rid of the hassle of not sharing a video on social media because the file is too big? Resort to Joyoshare VidiKit to effectively compress videos now! With advanced file compression technology, it's equipped with 40X faster speed than traditional tools. Users are entitled to compress by percentage or by file size according to personal preferences. There are a huge array of formats it supports, including MP4, FLV, ASF, VOB, MPEG, AVI, MP3, MKV, 4K, etc. To reach an optimal compression result, you can additionally preview before saving videos.

Watermark Wizard: After the update, Joyoshare VidiKit makes it possible to magically remove watermarks from videos and photos. It also gives access to intelligently add custom watermark text or watermark image, considering that users have strict copyright awareness. In order to provide maximum convenience for you to edit the watermark, batch processing is featured in this superior software. Handily, you can furtherly benefit from its preview, classification and compare options to effortlessly check files.

Taking the increasing editing needs of multimedia users into account, Joyoshare specially added video repair, video compressor and watermark wizard to VidiKit. "There is no doubt that the availability of this update makes this video toolbox more excellent and complete in functionality," said James, Product Manager at Joyoshare. "Surely, Joyoshare won't be limited to the existing recording, conversion, and editing functions, we will continue to innovate and follow up the market trend to satisfy all users."

Price & Availability

Joyoshare VidiKit currently provides a subscription mode with automatic renewal, allowing users to freely cancel at any time. It's normally and reasonably priced at $19.95 for 1-PC one-month license with lifetime free support and update. There are more available license types, including $39.95 for 1-PC one-year license and $55.95 for 1-PC lifetime license. It even offers licenses for 2-5 PCs so that users can flexibly make selections based on personal requirements. Notably, this powerful video toolkit is applicable to Windows XP and later as well as Mac OS X 10.8 and later.

About Joyoshare

Joyoshare is a dedicated multimedia software developer and provider specialized in video field for years, which also expands its scope of business to iOS solutions. With advanced technologies and professional R&D team, Joyoshare keeps developing the best video, audio and iOS programs, including video cutter, screen recorder, video converter, watermark remover, video repair, iOS system recovery, iOS data recovery, iPhone passcode unlocker, etc. to customers all over the world. By offering considerate and high-quality service, Joyoshare has won high reputation online from millions of users over the past years. Learn more: https://www.joyoshare.com/

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Joyoshare Studio, one of the most prominent multimedia developers, has recently launched a major update for the public to its all-in-one video toolkit - Joyoshare VidiKit. In the new release, both Windows and Mac users can enjoy stunning features, including video repair, video compression, watermark removal and adding, to efficiently fix broken videos, manage large files and initiate post-production.

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

Wellness Coaches unveils new products and services and a new branded-look for 2021

BLUE BELL, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Wellness Coaches, one of the fastest-growing leaders in the clinical management healthcare space, acquired and relaunched a series of new accessible health products and solutions for the American workforce along with new corporate branding.

Wellness Coaches acquired services include:

* HRA Software: A gold standard in Health Risk Assessment software from WELCOA and is a leading population health data source.

* Corporate Wellness Nutrition: This premier provider of nutrition and weight loss services, often covered by health plans, is now a staple in the Wellness Coaches portfolio. With nutrition professionals available via telehealth, this convenient, accessible support is available directly to employees no matter where they are working.

* HC Cube - With the challenges of managing extensive volumes of data, interoperability between systems and rigorous compliance requirements, HC Cube takes health claims data and creates actionable opportunities for Wellness Coaches health services professionals.

* QuitNet - Experiencing exponential growth, one of the most successful online community tobacco cessation programs helps employees "stay quit" while also improving productivity.

* Healthy Ways - A digital wellness platform is fundamental for employers and health partners today. Healthy Ways, a best-in-class solution simplifies engagement by tracking interactions and providing a comprehensive health library.

The new branding highlights Wellness Coaches' brand-promise; to remain clinically focused as a team of people serving people, driven by data and powered by technology.

"The past year has been challenging for everyone and most businesses," said Rob Putnam, CEO of Wellness Coaches. "It's been our collective ability to pivot quickly and execute our reinvented solutions that has resulted in our unprecedented growth. Our brand and extended services should match our abilities."

Since 2002, Wellness Coaches has been a leading provider of field-based testing services and has managed rapid and scalable deployment teams customized to meet the needs of their business clients and government organizations. To date, Wellness Coaches has administered more than 700,000 COVID tests spanning all 50 states.

Earlier this month, Wellness Coaches announced their Abbott Lab's contract to sell and administer the $5 BinaxNOW(tm) Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Nasal Test.

"Through the COVID-19 pandemic, we made bold investments in data-powered decisioning, innovative technology and new solutions," said Putnam. "Today, we have more clinical breadth, depth and scope than ever."

Wellness Coaches is one of the largest and most-experienced wellness, nutrition, and injury prevention coaching providers in the workplace, utilizing both onsite and virtual expertise to the workforce, along with new solutions specifically designed to defeat the spread of COVID-19. Learn more: https://wellnesscoachesusa.com/.

Wellness Coaches, one of the fastest-growing leaders in the clinical management healthcare space, acquired and relaunched a series of new accessible health products and solutions for the American workforce along with new corporate branding.

Related link: https://wellnesscoachesusa.com/

Windstar Cruises Will Require Covid-19 Vaccination to Sail

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Until further notice, Windstar Cruises will require proof of a current COVID-19 vaccination for all guests sailing aboard Windstar's yachts. The cruise line arrived at the decision in the best health and wellness interests of its guests, crew, and the places the yachts visit. Many Windstar destinations and some airlines have announced or are considering vaccine mandates, providing further support for the new Windstar policy. Windstar is a leader in small-ship cruising with six, boutique all-suite and sailing yachts (carrying fewer than 350 guests each) that access the smaller ports, waterways, and destinations the large cruise ships cannot.

"Looking at the science behind the virus, we see consistent recommendations for wearing masks, social distancing, testing, and enhanced cleaning. In response, Windstar developed a new Beyond Ordinary Care program, which is a multi-layered strategy with key hospital-grade elements: HEPA filters and UV-C germicidal irradiation to filter and disinfect the air, plus backpack sprayers to sanitize all surfaces throughout our yachts," said Xanterra and Windstar Cruises CEO Andrew Todd.

"Vaccination is another layer of safety for all of us, and it's the responsible course of action as our yachts resume cruising and our guests travel the world," said Christopher Prelog, President of Windstar Cruises.

Current government and news reports about increased vaccine availability in the United States and abroad give Windstar confidence that guests who wish to sail with the line will have time to be vaccinated before travel. Crew members will be required to be vaccinated as soon as the vaccine is available to them. This Windstar standard is subject to change as CDC guidelines change. Windstar will periodically review this and all other COVID-19 policies for updates as the pandemic evolves.

Windstar will restart operations in June 2021 in a phased manner, with initial cruises at a reduced guest occupancy, some modified itineraries, and with enhanced health and safety protocols. To provide guests with greater flexibility, Windstar has moved the final payment date from 120 days to 60 days prior to cruise departure.

The timeline for resumption of operations is:

Star Breeze - June 19, 2021 - Caribbean
Wind Star - June 19, 2021 - Mediterranean
Wind Spirit - July 15, 2021 - Tahiti
Wind Surf - August 8, 2021 - Mediterranean
Star Legend - Sept 4, 2021 - Northern Europe
Star Pride - November 3, 2021 - Caribbean

At the cruise terminal prior to embarkation, guests will be required to provide proof of a completed current vaccine course (one or two shots, depending on the brand) finished at least 14 days prior to the guest's embarkation date. Negative COVID-19 test results will also be required prior to embarkation.

For updated information, reservations, and itineraries, visit http://www.windstarcruises.com/.

Editor's note: Find downloadable images here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ngv8gihjkgimihc/AABlIB61TD1TZbPb35z8u_PRa?dl=0

Sarah Scoltock, Director of Public Relations, Windstar Cruises / sarah.scoltock@windstarcruises.com

Sally Spaulding, Account Director, Percepture / sspaulding@percepture.com

About Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises operates a fleet of six boutique all-suite and sailing yachts carrying 148-342 guests. Small ship cruises sail throughout Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, Asia, Alaska and British Columbia, Canada and New England, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Mexico and U.S. Coastal and Australia. Windstar launched the $250 Million Star Plus Initiative to transform the three Star Class ships with new suites, restaurants, and a world-class spa and fitness center. The award-winning line is known for immersive experiences, destination authenticity, port-intensive itineraries, exceptional service, and an innovative culinary program. Windstar Cruises is part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, a group of global hospitality and travel companies, one of which traces its history back over a hundred years of operating our country's iconic national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier, Death Valley, and many others. Xanterra Travel Collection is owned by The Anschutz Corporation, the ultimate owner of the Broadmoor, Sea Island, and entertainment giant AEG, Anschutz Entertainment Group.

Until further notice, Windstar Cruises will require proof of a current COVID-19 vaccination for all guests sailing aboard Windstar's yachts. The cruise line arrived at the decision in the best health and wellness interests of its guests, crew, and the places the yachts visit. Many Windstar destinations and some airlines have announced or are considering vaccine mandates, providing further support for the new Windstar policy.

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

Deliberately Considerate People Making a Positive Difference

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sugarpeel announces newest Deliberately Considerate™ digital publication recognizing people trying to change the world for the better, featuring Native American Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Onondaga Nation and international advocate for our Mother Earth, and Indigenous rights.

Tom Szaky, CEO, envisioned TerraCycle twenty years ago - today it's a global recycling leader in 20 countries "eliminating the idea of waste" through reusable consumer packaging with partners like Puretto, Tide and Haagen-Dazs instead of landfilling it to create a circular economy and zero waste.

"Our ability to survive comes down to sharing," said Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Onondaga Nation. "This is a fundamental principal of the Haudenosaunee. Share what you have - this is meant broadly, and have respect for the individual, family, community and the world."

"All of our featured companies are showing respect for our world in very meaningful ways," Lyons said.

Ashley Basla, Editor-in-Chief, Deliberately Considerate™, said, "The overarching theme is the effects of climate change, which includes the pandemic being felt by all, some disproportionately more than others." It's impossible not to reassess our values. Now is the time to act. Now is the time to focus on the serious, not the superficial.

"We included B Corps, companies that are certified by B Lab, a leader in economic systems change."

B Corporations are certified and recognized as new kinds of businesses. They balance purpose and profits, doing good for people and the planet, including Barnana. They upcycled 100 million pounds of ugly bananas into snacks, taking a bite out of the 1.3 billion tons of food wasted every year, while supporting sustainable products that have a minimal adverse effect on the environment.

We recognize and honor five diverse women lead businesses, uplifting other women, helping society, and the planet, such as Amy Denet Deal. Amy is a fashion designer that returned to her native Navajo roots, restoring, repurposing and upcycling vintage textiles, while supporting vital Native American necessities most take for granted.

About Sugarpeel

Sugarpeel was founded in 2011 as a lifestyle website featuring sustainable fashion brands, healthy recipes, product reviews, and insightful interviews showcasing successful women business owners.

Sugarpeel created and launched Deliberately Considerate in 2018, but it was a lifetime journey of purpose. Deliberately Considerate is dedicated to the brand's formidable pillars: sustainability, healthy living, socially and environmentally minded companies and women led businesses.

Deliberately Considerate supports, promotes and positively reinforces the good in humanity, while finding areas of improvement and opportunity to both motivate and accomplish more. By staying true to our brand's pillars, together we can make a difference.

Deliberately Considerate serves as a facilitator to shed light and empower our brand values by learning from innovators, those who dare to stand up for their beliefs and buck the status quo, leaders and dreamers that do not take the same paths as those willing to exploit fundamental societal good for profit.

For more information, please visit https://www.sugarpeel.com/magazine/

Sugarpeel announces newest Deliberately Considerate™ digital publication recognizing people trying to change the world for the better, featuring Native American Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Onondaga Nation and international advocate for our Mother Earth, and Indigenous rights.

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

Sokal Signs Advantage Toyota

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- The flourishing advertising agency, Sokal, recently became agency of record for Advantage Toyota. Branching out into the Midwest, Sokal will cover full-service advertising to the Calumet City dealership including websites and digital services.

"We've secured a terrific client and our goal is to create for Advantage Toyota a customized product that will meet and exceed their expectations," remarked Mark Sokal, Founder/Chairman of Sokal. "We hope to continue to broaden our scope of influence and we're perceiving a great appreciation for what we do at Sokal beyond the southeast coast. Our sleeves are rolled up and we're ready to roll out a fully functional website as well as resourceful digital services for this dealership in order to raise the number of their client leads. We're excited for where it will take them."

About Sokal:

Headquartered in Raleigh NC, Sokal is one of largest automotive advertising agencies in the country.

The company specializes in digital marketing (SEO, paid search, CTV, pre-roll and display ads) and award-winning website design, and maintenance. Sokal also boasts a full-service agency experience with experts trained to execute everything from radio and television production, ad design, direct mail, media buying and much more.

Sokal employs well over 100 staff members including Digital Strategists, Website Developers, Graphic Designers, Video Producers and Editors, and Account Managers and Coordinators while currently managing well over 350 clients across the country.

For further information about Sokal, please visit their website at: https://www.gosokal.com/

For further information about Advantage Toyota, please visit their website at: https://www.advantagetoyotariveroaks.com/

The flourishing advertising agency, Sokal, recently became agency of record for Advantage Toyota. Branching out into the Midwest, Sokal will cover full-service advertising to the Calumet City dealership including websites and digital services.

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Capital Industries Offers Solution for Cracks in Concrete Flooring

MATTITUCK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capital Industries, a leading supplier of industrial concrete repair products, is proud to offer a solution for concrete cracks in industrial flooring. Concrete is a durable material, making it ideal for industrial flooring, particularly in warehouses, factories, distribution centers, and beyond, where floors tend to experience a significant amount of wear and tear. Over time, this wear and tear can lead to holes and cracks in the concrete. Capital Industries highlights the benefits of their KwikBond cement crack filler. This product helps businesses maintain and repair their industrial cement flooring, providing an effective, sustainable solution to a common problem.

What Is KwikBond?

KwikBond is a 100% resin polyester compound used to fix concrete cracks. Capital Industries created KwikBond to understand that concrete flooring is used in buildings that house various industries and that different industries are bound by different health and safety codes. For this reason, KwikBond is USDA-approved for federally inspected meat and poultry plants and is safe for use in virtually any other industry's building.

1. There Are Several Causes of Cracks in Concrete

Cracks in concrete are often caused by voids in the soil underneath the concrete. They are also usually caused by temperature fluctuations, such as when heat causes the concrete to expand to the point of cracking. Freezing temperatures cause concrete to become rigid that impacts its strength. As the water in the concrete evaporates, cracks also form. Poorly done concrete jobs have a higher likelihood of resulting in cracks.

2. It Is Essential to Fix Cracks in Concrete Flooring

Even if a crack in concrete flooring doesn't seem too large, under the surface, the concrete's integrity reduces, and other benefits like its water resistance and durability are compromised. If left untouched and not fixed, even minor cracks have the potential to escalate into a larger, much more expensive, and time-consuming problem in the future. Once a concrete crack is repaired, the concrete's strength will improve, excess liquids won't be able to leach into the concrete, durability improves, prevent corrosion, and the floor looks better safer to walk on.

The advantages are clear, particularly when compared to the risk of not doing any repairs.

KwikBond Offers a Fast, Affordable Solution to Cracks in Industrial Concrete

KwikBond provides a secure, quick set to any concrete finish at any temperature. This USDA-approved cement crack filler is a 100 percent solid polyester resin-based product that is pre-mixed. KwikBond is resilient to corrosion and moisture, and it will not shrink, allowing for a long-lasting concrete repair.

"We are proud to put all the tools to make the most of concrete industrial flooring in our customers' hands," said Len Garrett, GM of Capital Industries. "We are experts in repairing concrete flooring, and we encourage you to reach out to us at any time for all your concrete flooring needs and with any questions."

Learn more: http://www.kwikbond.com/category/concrete-floor-repair/

About KwikBond

Capital Industries, Inc. is a leading supplier of commercial and industrial concrete repair products. For over 30 years, we have proudly serviced contractors, factories, warehouses and distribution centers for industrial, institutional and commercial customers. We carry a full range of concrete repair materials, including those specifically designed for low temperature areas such as freezers and coolers. Our floor repair products are rapid hardening, allowing you to reopen repaired areas with minimal downtime. All of our products are designed to be used by in-house maintenance personnel and come with an ironclad 100% guarantee of satisfaction.

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Capital Industries, a leading supplier of industrial concrete repair products, is proud to offer a solution for concrete cracks in industrial flooring. Concrete is a durable material, making it ideal for industrial flooring, particularly in warehouses, factories, distribution centers, and beyond.

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DataNumen Word Repair 4.2: Efficient, Intuitive, Multilingual

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- DataNumen company, the creator of multiple award-winning data recovery tools, releases the new version of DataNumen Word Repair. In addition to the comprehensive AI-driven recovery of DOC and DOCX data, DataNumen Word Repair 4.2 offers the user interface in nine more languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.

MS Word is probably the most well-known and the most widely used program among word processors. It is distributed as a part of the Microsoft Office software suite, as a standalone tool, and also as a part of the Office 365 cloud service. Its DOC and DOCX formats are used by more than a billion users - from individuals and SMBs to global corporations - to store business, scientific, educational, and personal data. However, Word documents can easily get corrupt or damaged, making the data inaccessible. What can be done about it?

To quickly restore important text data after virus attacks, OS errors, or hardware failures, it is recommended to get a reliable recovery tool, such as DataNumen Word Repair. It restores as much data as possible: not only text contents but also tables, styles, illustrations, hyperlinks, and other elements. If a data disaster has affected multiple files, all of them can be recovered in one go with the help of the batch processing feature.

The efficiency of DataNumen Word Repair is ensured by AI algorithms that meticulously scan the inaccessible file and recover more data than competing products. According to the results of the comparative tests (*NOTE 1), DataNumen Word Repair has an average recovery rate of 92.8%, while the nearest competitor reaches only 67.8%.

The interface of DataNumen Word Repair is extremely simple and intuitive. But the new version has become even easier to use: the UI is now available in nine European and Asian languages. It means that those who speak Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese will be able to enjoy the interface in their native language.

Key Features of DataNumen Word Repair:
- Recovers all formats of MS Word and Word for Office 365 files;
- Supports documents created by Word for Windows and Mac;
- Restores text, pictures, links, and formatting in Word documents;
- Recovers temporary Word files;
- Handles Word documents on corrupted disks, flash drives, and other media;
- Performs batch processing;
- Automatically upgrades to the latest version;
- Has a multilingual interface.

Learn more about DataNumen Word Repair at: https://www.datanumen.com/word-repair/

Pricing and Availability

DataNumen Word Repair 4.2 runs on Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP, Vista/7/8/8.1/10 or Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019. The free demo version is available for download, the license price starts from 11.95 USD, and there are volume discounts available.

About DataNumen

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

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

LINKS:

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

Product page: https://www.datanumen.com/word-repair/

Download: https://www.datanumen.com/word-repair/dwordr.exe

CITATIONS:

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MULTIMEDIA:

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DataNumen company, the creator of multiple award-winning data recovery tools, releases the new version of DataNumen Word Repair. In addition to the comprehensive AI-driven recovery of DOC and DOCX data, DataNumen Word Repair 4.2 offers the user interface in nine more languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.

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

Apology and Truth and Reconciliation Resolution from the American College of Nurse-Midwives Board of Directors

SILVER SPRING, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Board of Directors (BOD) of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is committed to creating a future that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports the continuing process to become an anti-racist organization. As part of this process, the BOD tasked the ACNM Ethics Committee to develop a resolution on truth and reconciliation and make recommendations to the BOD for next steps in the process. The Ethics Committee convened a Truth & Reconciliation Task Force (T&R TF) to meet this charge.

The Truth and Reconciliation Resolution document developed by the BOD is based upon the extensive information and recommendations submitted to the BOD by the T&R TF. The document can be found at https://www.midwife.org/truth-and-reconciliation.

The BOD of ACNM would like to sincerely apologize for the systemic racism that has existed and continued in our organization since it incorporated in 1954. We recognize that the BOD, through many presidencies and CEOs, perpetuated actions that were racist, exclusive, discriminatory, and harmful to individual members of ACNM. Systemic racism is among the greatest long-term threats to our nation, the profession of midwifery, and the people we serve. For ACNM to be an organization to which everyone can feel they belong and can thrive, the BOD and our organization must hold ourselves accountable for our contributions to systemic racism.

Speaking the truth on our history and the harm caused by it through ACNM's denial, gaslighting, censorship, and exclusion is the first step in long-overdue restorative measures for our community of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), allowing us to promote inclusion, belonging, and a safe space for all midwives. For these reasons, ACNM is issuing its Truth and Reconciliation Resolution that acknowledges the harms caused by its previous actions and establishes a set of resolutions in response.

ACNM acknowledges that it can no longer continue to attribute the white washing of midwifery to a lack of qualifications or interest by Black and Indigenous people. This fails to acknowledge that white supremacy acted as suppressor, then law enforcer and "teacher", then eliminator and replacer of Black and Indigenous traditional midwives with white midwives.

ACNM leadership acknowledges and apologizes for past and present harms to BIPOC midwives and the organization's role in perpetuating and maintaining systemic racism in midwifery and healthcare. Historical facts clearly illustrate that the exclusion of Black and Indigenous midwives was intentional and by design, with the resulting whiteness of the profession of midwifery as the intended outcome. Unless efforts at inclusion are explicit, tailored, continuous, and well resourced, the result is exclusion. In the coming months, the BOD and ACNM is undertaking a full audit of actions and history and making changes to web pages, documents, and processes to ensure they are anti-racist and inclusive.

About ACNM

With over 6,500 members, ACNM is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States. ACNM promotes excellence in midwifery education, clinical practice, and research. With roots dating to 1929, our members are primary care providers for women throughout the lifespan, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic and reproductive health. ACNM provides research, administers, and promotes continuing education programs, establishes education and clinical practice standards, and creates liaisons with state and federal agencies and members of Congress to increase the visibility and recognition of midwifery care. Learn more at https://www.midwife.org/.

MEDIA CONTACT
ACNM Membership & Communications
240.485.1813; membership@acnm.org

The Board of Directors (BOD) of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is committed to creating a future that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports the continuing process to become an anti-racist organization.

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

Skyhawks extends partnership with STEM Sports® to continue igniting passion for STEM learning in young athletes

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Skyhawks Sports Academy and STEM Sports® have recently announced plans for their continued partnership. With a joint interest of empowering kids with the resources to develop their physical abilities and academic knowledge these two companies will begin their 3rd year of collaboration, Stack Sports announced today.

According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%. Despite this growth we continue to see mathematics and science scores for U.S. students lagging behind other developing countries. Skyhawks has extended its partnership with STEM Sports® to meet the needs of young students at their level and introduce STEM learning.

Skyhawks® Sports Academy powered by Stack Sports, the leading provider of youth sports programs for children 4 to 14 years old, will continue offering STEM Sports® programs across the country. These programs use a double-play combination of physical activity and cognitive thinking to enhance the STEM skills in participants and prepare them for future careers by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and leadership. Skyhawks' STEM Sports® programs are currently offered in 23 states across 125 locations/schools/franchises through in-person and virtual classrooms.

"Integrating STEM Sports® with Skyhawks programs has taken our camps to another level," says Jason Frazier, President of Skyhawks Sports Academy. "We have received overwhelming positive responses not only from customers and coaches but also from our partnering organizations. There is a huge demand for STEM-based education programs, and we are excited to offer our Skyhawks families a dynamic sports camp experience that will have a lifelong impact on our participants."

"Skyhawks is a fantastic partner for STEM Sports® which allows us to expand our unique STEM-based learning through various sports as an integral part of the educational experience for students across the country," said Jeff Golner, President and CEO of STEM Sports®. "We look forward to continuing to make STEM-learning a fun experience for students while encouraging and engaging in healthy, physical activity."

Skyhawks STEM Sports® programs include two formats designed to explore and apply different skills. The STEM Sports® format explores and teaches the technology, science, and innovation behind today's most popular sports. The "STEM & Play" format combines traditional Skyhawks skill-based instruction with innovative STEM Sports® programs.

These programs are an integral part of learning that bridges the talent gap for future generations and provide a brighter future for athletes on and off the field.

If you are interested in registering for a Skyhawks Sports program, please click HERE: https://www.skyhawks.com/search/

If you have the facility to run Skyhawks or Skyhawks STEM Sports® programs, but are lacking the personnel to run programming, we encourage you to contact Skyhawks at: 1-800-804-3509 or skyhawks@skyhawks.com

About Skyhawks Sports Academy

Skyhawks Sports Academy is a youth sports camp organization based in Spokane, Washington. Skyhawks was founded in Spokane in 1979 as a soccer program for children to learn sports in a fun, safe and non-competitive environment. Skyhawks currently offers programs in more than 11 different sports including Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Baseball, Multi-Sport, Tennis, Mini-Hawk, Lacrosse, Golf, Volleyball, Cheerleading, and Track & Field for children ages 4-14 across North America. The formats of our camps and programs include traditional weeklong summer day camps, year-round after-school programs, sports leagues, and clinics. For more information, visit https://www.skyhawks.com.

About STEM Sports

Our STEM Sports® team is committed to the educational enrichment of our youth. Through creative and strategic education and the fun of sports, students are engaged on entirely new levels and we cultivate participant's STEM literacy, engagement, and retention. STEM Sports® is dedicated to combining scientific learning and sports to help students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills that can be applied throughout their lives and be applied not only to future occupations and jobs but for real-life everyday situations.

We create turnkey STEM programs rooted in sports, including but not limited to BMX, basketball, football, golf, soccer, and volleyball. STEM Sports® has been implemented in over 400 school districts nationwide to thousands of K-8 students. Our curriculum is in 49 states and is also offered internationally. To learn more about STEM Sports® please visit https://stemsports.com/.

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 www.stacksports.com.

Video: Skyhawks STEM Sports explainer video - https://youtu.be/QNoBUa1yCL0

Skyhawks Sports Academy and STEM Sports® have recently announced plans for their continued partnership. With a joint interest of empowering kids with the resources to develop their physical abilities and academic knowledge these two companies will begin their 3rd year of collaboration, Stack Sports announced today.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

Entrinsik Announces Multiple Hires to the Informer Development Team

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Entrinsik, Inc., the leader in intuitive business intelligence, announced the addition of 5 new employees to the Informer Development team. The announcement comes as Entrinsik has seen increased demand for its Informer business intelligence software. These strategic hires will play a key role in accelerating the development of the product that was recently acknowledged as having the overall best price-to-value of all products analyzed in the BI & Analytics 2021 Survey.

"Informer was developed to provide answers to questions that hadn't been asked before. We have invested heavily in our people, technology, and our process to accomplish our mission of equipping organizations to make data-driven decisions," said Brad Leupen, CTO of Entrinsik.

Software Development Engineering

The following individuals have been added to the software development team to accelerate the commercialization of new features and advance our innovation capacity. Kirsten Freeman - Software Development Engineer, Tom Wittmann - Software Development Engineer, Akshay Gupta - Software Development Engineer.

Software Quality Assurance

The following individuals have been added to the Quality Assurance team to enable the team to complete their rigorous and comprehensive testing process on a timeline that will facilitate faster releases. Justin Neese - Quality Assurance Engineer, Alan Christopher - Junior Quality Assurance Engineer.

"The growth of Informer during the last year has been remarkable" said Madhavi Chandra, Director of Product Management. "We are very excited for the future as we continue to add top level creativity and experience to a talented team."

About Entrinsik

Entrinsik ( https://entrinsik.com/ ) develops, implements, and supports software solutions that enable organizations to maximize performance and improve bottom lines. For six consecutive years, Entrinsik has been selected as a member of the DBTA 100, highlighting the 100 Companies that Matter Most in Data. Entrinsik Informer is an innovative, award-winning agile reporting and business intelligence solution used by tens of thousands around the world. Entrinsik Enrole drives many of the nation's largest continuing education organizations. Over 3000 organizations around the world use Entrinsik's software every day.

For a demonstration or a free trial, call 888-703-0016 or visit https://www.entrinsik.com/.

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Entrinsik, Inc., the leader in intuitive business intelligence, announced the addition of 5 new employees to the Informer Development team. The announcement comes as Entrinsik has seen increased demand for its Informer business intelligence software.

Related link: https://entrinsik.com/

Mid America Mortgage Receives ‘2021 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For’ Honors for Second Straight Year

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has been named one of the "2021 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For" for the second consecutive year by mortgage industry trade publication National Mortgage News. Mid America was one of 50 lenders recognized nationally. The firm was also included in the "Best Large Mortgage Companies to Work For" list, which includes mortgage firms with 500 or more employees.

This annual survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the U.S. mortgage industry. National Mortgage News honored all the winners and revealed the final rankings in a special report published in March.

"We're honored to be included in this list for the second consecutive year," said Mid America Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. "This award is especially gratifying because it's based on the employee's perspective. We've strategically built an organization of highly talented people, we're proud to have built an environment they all enjoy."

Companies from across the United States entered a two-part survey process to determine this year's "Best Mortgage Companies to Work For." The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process, analyzed the data, and determined the final rankings.

The full list of "2021 Best Companies to Work For" can be viewed at https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/list/2021-best-mortgage-companies-to-work-for.

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Addison, Texas, is a multi-state, full-service mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. We offer a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners and are also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. Learn more at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/.

In operation since 1940, Mid America has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings eNotes. Click n' Close is Mid America's ultra-secure, digital mortgage approval and closing process that gets home buyers from application to closing within two weeks. With just a few clicks at closing, Click n' Close puts keys in the home buyer's hand in 15 minutes or less. Apply online at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/click-n-close/#cnc.

Frequently named a top mortgage employer/workplace by industry trade magazines such as Mortgage Professional America, MReport, National Mortgage News and National Mortgage Professional, Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join our growing team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with industry-leading tools and technology to deliver a great package of competitive pricing, programs and knowledgeable service. Want to join our team? Visit https://www.midamericamortgage.com/careers/.

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Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has been named one of the "2021 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For" for the second consecutive year by mortgage industry trade publication National Mortgage News.

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

SimpleNexus Welcomes Andria Lightfoot as Vice President of Professional Services

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the hire of mortgage industry veteran, Andria Lightfoot, PMP, CSM, as vice president of professional services. In this role, Lightfoot will be responsible for ensuring SimpleNexus' professional service teams deliver industry-leading consultative and implementation services.

Most recently Lightfoot served as chief operations officer at George Mason Mortgage, LLC, where she led mortgage operations, provided strategy for enterprise software solutions and implemented innovative change management initiatives. During her six-year tenure at George Mason, Lightfoot reduced turn-times by three business days, increased application pull-through by 12% and reduced TRID tolerance cures by 150%.

Previously, Lightfoot led technology strategy at Prosperity Home Mortgage and J.G. Wentworth Home Lending. She has also served as senior business analyst at renowned mortgage technology consulting firm Teraverde.

“Andria is a proven mortgage technology leader with a demonstrated ability to improve processes,” said SimpleNexus President Cathleen Schreiner Gates. “Her experience leading transformational operational initiatives at mortgage lending organizations will be of great value to SimpleNexus customers.”

"Improving customer experience and streamlining processes has long been a passion of mine," said Lightfoot. "I am thrilled to join an organization that's at the forefront of changing mortgage technology for the better."

Lightfoot serves on the Mortgage Bankers Association CIO Committee. She is a frequent speaker at mortgage industry events and has been quoted in numerous publications including Forbes.

To view open positions at SimpleNexus, visit https://simplenexus.com/sn/careers/. Contact hr@simplenexus.com to submit a resume.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

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

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SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the hire of mortgage industry veteran, Andria Lightfoot, PMP, CSM, as vice president of professional services.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/