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C Diff Foundation Releases ‘C diff and You’ App for Patients, Families, and Caregivers

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- C Diff Foundation, the leading Global Patient and Healthcare Organization Educating and Advocating for C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile, C. diff., CDAD, CDI) today announced that the organization has developed a free mobile application designed specifically for patients and families who have been impacted by a Clostridioides difficile infection.

The free app, "C diff and You," is available on the Apple Store and Google Play, and was designed by the C Diff Foundation as an interactive educational tool allowing users to access easy-to-understand information about C. diff. infection prevention, treatments, clinical trials, support, nutrition, diagnostics, and environmental safety.

Clostridioides difficile infection, also called C. diff., CDI, C. difficile, or CDAD, is a life-threatening infection.

"I am really pleased to see this further addition to the C Diff Foundation's catalogue of achievements. This is an ideal way to communicate information far and wide," stated Professor Mark Wilcox, MD, FRCPath.

"There are patients, families, and caregivers isolated, and experiencing social-economic changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Global efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus the ramifications being witnessed range from loss of wages to difficulties meeting housing, utilities, nutrition, and healthcare expenses down to basic cable and internet connections. The one common denominator remaining accessible is the Mobile (also called Cell) phone. Developing the mobile application, 'C diff and You,' places the C. diff. community in the palm of their hands continuing to support the patients, families, and caregivers who desperately need to know that they are not alone no matter where they are," says Nancy C. Caralla, Founding President, and Executive Director of the C Diff Foundation.

Through the deployment of this app, the C Diff Foundation continues with its commitment to evolve resources to unite patients, families, and healthcare providers in the fight against C. diff. infections. The app focuses on quality resources directly relevant to patients and their care providers, aiming to lower the anxiety and fear associated with a CDI and provide easy access to reliable information to all users. "C diff and You" will also provide users with direct access to patient-centered care information, educational episodes of the "C. diff. Spores and More" archived radio episodes, and the C. diff. Global Tele-Support Network with a one tap key to "Sign Up Today" for Caregiver, Nutrition, and Physician support sessions. The telephone access key connects the app user directly to the C Diff Foundation office and the Foundation's Triage Nurses.

"Patients with a C. difficile infection are in desperate need for education on the risk factors for the infection, how to stop infection spread, the chances of recurrence, and treatment options for recurrent C. difficile. The 'C diff and You' app is an outstanding and user-friendly platform for patients to get accurate information on C. difficile infection and has resources that patients can use," says Sahil Khanna, M.B.B.S., M.S.

About Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI)

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

About the C Diff Foundation

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

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

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C Diff Foundation, the leading Global Patient and Healthcare Organization Educating and Advocating for C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile, C. diff., CDAD, CDI) today announced that the organization has developed a free mobile application designed specifically for patients and families who have been impacted by a Clostridioides difficile infection.

Related link: https://cdifffoundation.org/

Fastest Developing Aluminum Business in Russia

MOSCOW, Russia /ScoopCloud/ -- BK-ALPROF LLC has become the fastest-growing aluminum company in Russia. 2003 was the starting point. Then in the town of Belaya Kalitva, a plant was put into operation, focused on casting cylindrical ingots from aluminum alloys.

BK-ALPROF LLC has outpaced its competition in Russia as the most productive business in the aluminum industry. Also, extrusion, machine processing, painting, anodic oxidation, sale of aluminum profiles, and production of translucent structures were started. Our foundry was launched in 2007. The enterprise very quickly gained high production rates, and today BK-ALPROF is not only the pride of its home region but also a worthy player on the domestic market, a trustworthy partner for foreign customers.

Capabilities Allowing for Rapid Growth

20.000 tons of aluminum profiles a year is the productivity figure of BK-ALPROF LLC today. This capacity is provided by modern high-tech equipment made by EU standards, located on an area of more than 18.000 square meters. Production is carried out on three press lines, two of them are made based on hydraulic presses with a force of 12.500 kN each, the third, manufactured by Italian company OMAV, based on an SMS press with a force of 18.000 kN.

For extrusion of aluminum shapes, raw materials from both our production and international public joint-stock company RUSAL are used. These materials meet the requirements of international standards. Having our own foundry guarantees our business complete protection from interruptions in the supply of raw materials for the extrusion of aluminum profiles. BK-ALPROF LLC can independently provide the production with high-quality ingots with the required chemical composition.

The production of profiles of any complexity and configuration from 6XXX series alloys has been established. It uses extrusion tools from leading European manufacturers. The main principles of the enterprise are based on maintaining the quality management system in keeping with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, certified by international company TÜV NORD CERT. We are constantly improving our manufacturing process and increasing our effectiveness. We have firmly learned that modernization leads to high quality.

Aluminum profiles produced by the company are used in various industries: architecture and construction, manufacturing of LED products, mechanical engineering, trade equipment, various structures, decoration, and decoration. BK-ALPROF produces the finest quality aluminum triangle tubing. The key properties of this tubing include good ductility, resistance to corrosion, heat resistance, and electrical conductivity. That is why structures made of this material are successfully used in the construction of residential buildings and industrial buildings, in shopping centers and entertainment complexes, in the production of furniture and glazing systems.

About BK-ALPROF

BK-Alprof is the combination of responsible attitude, modern technologies, the material of great standards, and an outstanding team of specialists that are always ready to answer all your questions and provide all assistance required. With BK-Alprof, you will keep up with the times and enjoy the safe and enduring items we produce. Learn more: https://bkalprof.ru/.

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BK-ALPROF LLC has become the fastest-growing aluminum company in Russia. 2003 was the starting point. Then in the town of Belaya Kalitva, a plant was put into operation, focused on casting cylindrical ingots from aluminum alloys.

Related link: https://bkalprof.ru/

Kiosk Manufacturer Association announces 2021 Interactive Kiosk Market Research Report

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Kiosk Association announces the release "U.S. Self-Service Kiosks" market research report. 134 pages and 34 graphics covering Market Drivers for the unattended self-service kiosk market. For purposes of kiosk and interactive signage markets, the ATM, Vending and hybrid POS self-checkouts such as Walmart are not prime weighted factors.

The report is available by contacting any of the Kiosk Association gold sponsors. It is also available for sale by Research and Markets research store. Gold sponsors which may be contacted include: Olea Kiosks, Inc., KioWare, Pyramid Computer, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc., Nanonation, KIOSK Information Systems, Kiosk Group, Vispero, Zebra, AUO, 22Miles, Honeywell, and LG Electronics Business Solutions.

ADA Accessibility News from Kiosk Association

- Free Regulatory Checklist for Kiosks - 14 Point Checklist ADA, Accessibility and PCI.

- US Access Board Free Seminar Reviewing Revised 508 Standards, Requirements for Hardware and Software and Interactive Terminals Kiosks

- Kiosk Association holds our second call this year with US Access Board prior to that seminar.

PCI Compliance and EMV Compliance

The Kiosk Association is conducting a poll on the direction of EMV deployments. We recommend all new deployments include EMV and Contactless. The target should be PCI-PTS v5 devices. Several RFPs have specified v3 which will only require replacing in a year. Worth noting a large segment is continuing with mag stripe only. Let us know what you think - take the poll. 30 seconds, one question and no registration required.

Questions - Contact Craig Keefner | craig@kma.global | 720.324.1837 m (text or call)

About the Kiosk Association:

Based in Colorado the Kiosk Association or KMA has served the unattended self-service kiosk market since 1995. We lead the effort to optimize self-service engagements and outcomes using technology such as kiosks, digital signage and displays, service, monitoring, and touchscreens.

ADA Accessibility and PCI EMV Compliance are the primary regulatory focus for the KMA. KMA is a Participating Organization with the PCI SSC. For ADA, the KMA meets annually with U.S. Access Board on accessibility standards for unattended. Additional market coverage includes digital signage, interactive digital, retail automation, Point-of-Sale and smart city.

The Kiosk Association is available on https://kioskindustry.org/ and https://kma.global/.

See us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kioskindustry/

The Kiosk Association announces the release "U.S. Self-Service Kiosks" market research report. 134 pages and 34 graphics covering Market Drivers for the unattended self-service kiosk market.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Launch Pad Publishing Releases Self-Care Book For Parents with High Needs Children

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Launch Pad Publishing is releasing the first book in a new self-care series and it's the answer to caring for a child with high needs in our "sacrificial mom" culture. The author's own experience parenting a daughter with Turner Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that can cause many health issues, inspired the book's insightful, relatable advice.

"Everyday Self-Care and Your High Needs Child" follows author Natalie Brobin's journey from confused young mother of a newborn with a heart condition to busy Turner Syndrome advocate trying to balance three kids, medical issues and her own life. The stress, coupled with the suicide of her best friend, eventually led Brobin to have a nervous breakdown, which started her on the path to recovery, discovery and everyday self-care.

Brobin's book is broken into small parts, each chapter focusing on a basic self-care principle and designed to be read in about 20 minutes. Brobin, who is a certified yoga instructor, walks readers through self-care staples like breathwork and meditation and also provides practical tips about movement, sleep, nutrition and getting professional help. In addition, the book features advice from other parents and medical professionals.

Pediatric Cardiology expert Dr. Michael Silberbach praises "Everyday Self-Care" as a "wonderful book that will be an asset to any family with a high-needs child who has medical, mental health or other stressful issues."

"I'll admit that upon original conception, I wasn't sure how Natalie's story would translate into a self-improvement book," says publisher Anna David. "Her unique experiences have given her an interesting perspective on life, so I thought she would write a memoir. I'm very pleased her narrative has evolved into such a useful first book - it's like a life coach in your back pocket."

Parenting typical children is already a challenge but when a child has a mental or physical health issues or disability, parents may find themselves putting their child's health above everything in their lives. Although it is seldom discussed, the idea of prioritizing self-care for parents is essential. "Everyday Self-Care" is here to start that discussion.

"Everyday Self-Care and Your High-Needs Child" is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among many other outlets.

To learn more visit: http://www.everydayself-care.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

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Launch Pad Publishing is releasing the first book in a new self-care series and it's the answer to caring for a child with high needs in our "sacrificial mom" culture. "Everyday Self-Care and Your High Needs Child" follows author Natalie Brobin's journey.

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

Join An Epic Odyssey of Madness and Mayhem

COLLEGE STATION, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Virtualbookworm Publishing Inc. announces, "An Epic Odyssey of Madness and Mayhem" is the perfect way to describe 2020 - and the fitting title of a new essay collection by Carla Bastos.

From the sublime to the ridiculous, the tragic to the absurd, "An Epic Odyssey of Madness and Mayhem" shows how we learned to see ourselves differently while finding new ways to do life during the pandemic.

Rather than just another treatise about living through COVID-19, the book also includes whimsical and incongruous escapes such as the author's disdain for the number nine, as well as observations from her life such as "Peeing on My Mom," a funny, yet heart-wrenching telling of an incident that occurred when the writer was four.

Carla Bastos is a freelance journalist and former newspaper editor. Known for her thorough research and honest observation, her many years of world travels and humanitarian work continue to inform thoughtful, wise and humorous commentary. Her other books include "A (Cosmic, Comical, Complicated) Life Alone" and "The Walk."

"An Epic Odyssey of Madness and Mayhem" is available in softcover (ISBN 978-1-951985-73-8) and eBook format (ISBN 978-1-951985-74-5) from https://virtualbookworm.com/, Amazon.com, and Barnesandnoble.com. This book can also be ordered from most bookstores around the United States and United Kingdom.

More information can be found at the author's official website, https://carla-bastos.com/.

Virtualbookworm Publishing Inc., P.O. Box 9949, College Station, TX. 77842 - Phone/Fax: 877-376-4955 - info@virtualbookworm.com - http://www.virtualbookworm.com

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Virtualbookworm Publishing Inc. announces, "An Epic Odyssey of Madness and Mayhem" is the perfect way to describe 2020 - and the fitting title of a new essay collection by Carla Bastos.

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

Drink HRW Releases BOOST and BUILD – Ultimate Pre-Workout Performance Supplements

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Drink HRW, the company that revolutionized the supplement industry with its molecular hydrogen tablets, now releases BOOST and BUILD - Ultimate Pre-Workout Performance Supplements. Each formulated with three ingredients scientifically shown to enhance physical and mental performance, BOOST helps you push harder, feel sharper, and crush the competition while BUILD helps create Strength, Power, and Muscle Gain.

BOOST

Supercharge Your Movement with Nitrosigine (a patented nitric oxide booster), Drink HRW tablets (molecular hydrogen), and caffeine to give you a rapid mental and physical lift. These ingredients have been clinically validated to improve energy, mental focus, nitric oxide levels, endurance capacity, high-intensity performance, and muscle recovery. Research on all three active ingredients in BOOST has improved various markers of mental and physical performance for both endurance and high-intensity exercise. Together, they provide total mind and body stimulation.

- Nitrosigine is a patented blend of arginine and silicon which increases levels of nitric oxide, a natural vasodilator and circulation-improver. Nitrosigine has been shown to increase perceived energy and focus within 15 minutes of supplementation.

- Researchers call hydrogen a "master regulator" because it brings many processes in the human body into harmony. Thirteen years of clinical research shows that molecular hydrogen has rejuvenative effects, including improvements in energy, exercise capacity, and metabolic health.

- Caffeine is the most studied acute performance enhancer on the planet. Taking caffeine before exercise has been shown to increase endurance, speed, and power for many activities.

Improve Your Endurance with an aerobic edge. Women taking Drink HRW tablets saw improvements in VO2 max, while caffeine showed enhanced swimming and rowing endurance in trained athletes.

Focus Your Intensity by raising alertness without the stimulant heavy jitters of most pre-workout or energy drinks. The three active ingredients in BOOST \ improve various markers of mental and physical performance while protecting your health, rather than hurting it.

Train Harder, Recover Faster. BOOST helps you train longer and recover faster. Caffeine improved time to exhaustion during high-intensity exercise by 12%, and both Nitrosigine and molecular hydrogen have been shown to decrease post-exercise markers of muscle damage.

BUILD

The first of its kind, BUILD helps bang out more reps, add weight to the bar, and see visible results from hard work with a synergistic blend of 5g creatine monohydrate, 3g beta-alanine, and 3g hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB). These dosages have been scientifically-validated across multiple studies to enhance strength, power, resistance to fatigue, muscle recovery, body composition, and muscle gains. All three active ingredients in BUILD have been shown to increase lean mass in clinical settings, and promote strength gains when taken in tandem with a n exercise program.

- Creatine monohydrate has been shown to safely and effectively improve strength, power, body composition, and cognitive health in a range of populations. Stored in muscle tissue, creatine improves the supply of energy (ATP) to your muscles.

- Beta-Alanine used in conjunction with exercise has been shown to reduce fatigue, boost strength, and stimulate muscle gain.

- Hydroxymethylbutyrate when combined with resistance exercise enhances strength, power, recovery, and body composition.

BUILD Strength with creatine plus HMB, which has been shown to boost strength gains by 9% over placebo while beta-alanine helps to boost reps.

BUILD Muscle. Research shows both creatine and beta-alanine enhance lean mass gains, and combining creatine and HMB resulted in 3.4 pounds of extra muscle from strength training.

Become a stronger, more powerful, more energetic, more muscular version of yourself while recovering faster with BUILD & BOOST. All batches are certified by Informed Sport, a third-party lab that tests for contaminants and WADA-banned substances.

For more information, please visit http://DrinkHRW.com/true.

About Drink HRW

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

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Drink HRW, the company that revolutionized the supplement industry with its molecular hydrogen tablets, now releases BOOST and BUILD - Ultimate Pre-Workout Performance Supplements.

Related link: https://drinkhrw.com/

Announcing the 2021 Fellows of the American College of Nurse-Midwives

SILVER SPRING, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Fellows of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (FACNM) Board of Governors is delighted to share the names of the 81 exemplary midwives who have been accepted for Fellowship in 2021. Last year, we revised the Fellowship criteria to increase diversity and inclusivity, resulting in our welcoming the largest group of inductees in ACNM history.

Fellowship in the American College of Nurse-Midwives is an honor bestowed upon those midwives whose demonstrated leadership within ACNM, clinical excellence, outstanding scholarship, and professional achievement have merited special recognition both within and outside of the midwifery profession. The ACNM Fellowship was first established in 1994. With the addition of the 2021 Fellows, there will be 558 FACNMs.

The new FACNMs will be inducted at this year's virtual Annual Meeting, May 23-25, 2021. Learn more at https://annualmeeting.midwife.org/.

Congratulations to our new 2021 FACNMs!

Lauren Abrams, CNM, MSN
Molly Altman, CNM, PhD, MPH
Elizabeth (Betsy) Arnold-Leahy, CNM, LM, DM
Susanrachel Balber-Condon, CNM, DM
L. Kim Baraona, CNM, DNP, CNE
Donna Barisich, CNM, MS
Julie Blumenfeld, CNM, DNP, IBCLC
Carolyn Bottone-Post, CNM, DNP
Suzanne Carrington, CNM, DNP
Linda Karen Church, CNM, MSN
Emma Clark, CNM, MSN, MHS
Lee S. Clay, CNM, MS
Susanna R. Cohen, CNM, DNP, CHSE, FAAN
Lastascia Coleman, CNM, MSN, ARNP
Joan L. Combellick, CNM, PhD, MPH, MSN
Elizabeth Cook, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC, CNL, CPM
Jeanann Sousou Coppola, CNM, DNP, CNE, C-EFM
Barbara Davenport, CNM, MSN
Melissa G. Davis, CNM, FNP, DNP
Stephanie Devane-Johnson, CNM, PhD
Meghan Eagen-Torkko, CNM, PhD
Simon Adriane Ellis, CNM, ARNP, MSN
Jessica Ann Ellis, CNM, PHD
Elise N. Erickson, CNM, PhD
Melicia Escobar, CNM, WHNP-BC, MSN
Christina Felten, CNM, DNP, RNC-OB, PMH-C
Kate T. Finn, CM, CPM, LM, MS
Brooke A. Flinders, CNM, DNP
Diane Folk, CNM, DNP
Gwendolyn A. Foster, CNM, MSN
Mary Franklin, CNM, DNP
Kimberly Garcia, DNP, CNM, WHNP
Tamara Joy Gardner, CNM, MSN
Ami L. Goldstein, CNM, MSN, FNP
Cathy Gordon, CNM, FNP-BC, MS
Patricia Hanson, CNM, MSN
Beth Helme-Smith MS, APN, CNM, WHNP-C
Susan J. Hernandez, CNM, MSN
Kathy S. Higgins, CNM, MS
Carol Hirschfield, CNM, MS
Karen Johnson Feltham, CNM, PhD
Theresa Kouadio, CNM, MSN
Ann Konkoly, CNM, MBA, MSN, APRN
Dianna E. Kristeller CNM, DNP, APRN
Rochelle Lipshutz, CNM, OB/GYN NP, MS
Phyllis Lynn, CNM, MS
Nancy MacMorris-Adix, CNM, MN
Laura Manns-James, CNM, PhD, WHNP-BC, CNE
Linda R. McDaniel, CNM, DNP, RNFA
Emily C. McGahey CNM, DM, MSN
Amanda McPherson Shafton, CNM, DNP
Shaunti Meyer, CNM, PhD
Alexandra Michel, CNM, PhD
LaVonne M. Moore, DNP, APRN, CNM, BC-WHNP, IBCLC, ICCE
Jeremy L. Neal, CNM, PhD
Emily Neiman, CNM, MS
Nancy A. Niemczyk, CNM, PhD
Robin L. Page, CNM, PhD
Komkwuan P. Paruchabutr, CNM, WHNP-BC, FNP-BC, DNP
Deborah K. Price, CNM, DrPH
Krysta Ramirez Henry, CNM, DNP
Gayle L. Riedmann, CNM, MS
Karen Robinson, CNM, PhD
Susan Rooks, CNM, MPH, Capt. (ret.) USPHS
Lee Roosevelt, CNM, PhD, MPH
Tonja M. A. Santos, CNM, MSN
Ann M. Schaeffer, CNM, DNP, MEd, CNE
Judith M. Schlaeger, CNM, LAc, PhD, FAAN
Nicole L. Sczekan, CNM, MSN, CARN-AP
Roseanne Seminara, CNM, MS
Holly Smith, CNM, MSN, MPH
Denise C. Smith, CNM, PhD
Venus Standard, CNM, MSN, LCCE
Kristin Stovern, CNM, MSN, APRN-C
Margaret C. Taylor, CNM, DNP
Joanne S. Tennyson, CNM, WHNP-BC, MSN
E. Brie Thumm, CNM, PhD, MBA
Stephanie Tillman, CNM, MSN
Kim Updegrove, CNM, MSN, MPH, APRN
Shaughanassee Vines, CNM, DNP, CNE

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 Fellows of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (FACNM) Board of Governors is delighted to share the names of the 81 exemplary midwives who have been accepted for Fellowship in 2021. Last year, we revised the Fellowship criteria to increase diversity and inclusivity, resulting in our welcoming the largest group of inductees in ACNM history.

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

Kids Read Now is building students’ home libraries – Pushing back against the Covid slide in New York

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kids Read Now (KRN) has partnered with school districts across New York, including New York City Public Schools and Corning-Painted Post School District, to mail books directly to their students' homes over the summer. The number of students in the Kids Read Now program continues to grow with almost 400,000 books being mailed to students in 2020 alone!

Most students will experience reading skill loss over a typical summer break from school. Creating home libraries is key to preventing a steep learning slide due to summer break and recent extended school closures.

"Kids choose what books they want to receive weekly over the summer. Eradicating the summer slide and gaining up to 2.5 months of learning over the summer has never been so fun and easy for parents and their children," said Leib Lurie, CEO of Kids Read Now.

"It [KRN summer reading program] created a culture of excitement over books during Covid-19 when kiddos and adults needed something to look forward to," said John Paul P., Classroom Teacher, Corning-Painted Post School District.

The Kids Read Now K-3 summer reading program mails eight new books to students and includes exciting multicultural, fiction, and nonfiction titles loved by children. Mailing books builds ongoing enthusiasm but does not require in-home technology. Each book includes guided discussion questions to help improve reading skills and increase family engagement. The ninth book of beautifully illustrated creative writing prompts concludes the program so children can write their own stories. Best of all, kids keep their new books!

Kids Read Now is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the singular mission to eliminate learning loss for all K-3 students.

To learn more about Kids Read Now, please visit https://kidsreadnow.org/.

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Kids Read Now (KRN) has partnered with school districts across New York, including New York City Public Schools and Corning-Painted Post School District, to mail books directly to their students' homes over the summer.

Related link: https://kidsreadnow.org/

Keith Eckhardt Takes Over Colorado Springs Edward Jones Branch Office

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Keith Eckhardt has been named to take over the local Edward Jones office located at 1763 South 8th Street, Ste 1, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the firm announced today. Eckhardt transferred to the Cheyenne Canyon community from an Edward Jones office in the Widefield community.

Eckhardt said he is enthusiastic about taking over the branch office. "I joined this firm because I was impressed with its commitment to individual investors," he said. "Now I'm looking forward to meeting with the individuals here to help them meet their financial goals." Eckhardt said he is looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.

Eckhardt has four years of experience in the financial services industry.

Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in St. Louis, provides financial services in the U.S. and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the investments offered to the location of branch offices, caters to individual investors. The firm's 19,000−plus financial advisors serve more than 7 million clients with a total of $1.5 trillion in client assets under care.

Visit https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/ or the recruiting website at https://careers.edwardjones.com/. Member SIPC.

Learn more about at Keith Eckhardt: https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/keith-eckhardt

Keith Eckhardt has been named to take over the local Edward Jones office located at 1763 South 8th Street, Ste 1, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the firm announced today. Eckhardt transferred to the Cheyenne Canyon community from an Edward Jones office in the Widefield community.

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

Wonder While Wandering: Camp Tyler Features ‘Classroom Without Walls’ Learning Experiences and Unique Venue for Private Events

WHITEHOUSE, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Camp Tyler Outdoor School (CTOS) is located in East Texas on the shores of Lake Tyler. Camp Tyler has over 300 acres of forest, meadows, and prairies with ponds, lake front, and facilities to host day-only or multi-day overnight academic programs for private and public schools. Camp Tyler is also a great venue for weddings, family reunions, celebrations, church camps, corporate retreats, conferences, and special focus and special needs groups on weekends or during summer.

"Camp Tyler has been a field-trip destination for students to learn science, Texas history, and important life skills since 1949," said Tracy Walker, Program Director for CTOS.

"Research has shown classrooms without walls provide many developmental and learning benefits," said Walker.

A recent study in Frontiers in Psychology found exposure to hands-on outdoor academic programs increased students' intrinsic motivational behavior. Specifically, feelings of competence, autonomy, and connection with teachers and the natural world increased relative to traditional indoor settings. Other known benefits of outdoor learning environments include improved overall health, interpersonal skills, self-reliance and confidence, and recollection and understanding of subject matter.

Camp Tyler offers a large suite of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) aligned and customizable programs to meet almost any academic need.

"Teaching at CTOS is framed around research-based concepts to inspire curiosity and critical thinking through student-led and nature-centered programs. The goal is to improve observation skills, access the power of autonomous discovery, and emphasize basic life-skill principles of communication, cooperation, caring, and commitment," said Walker.

Multi-purpose facilities at CTOS include a beautiful lakefront lodge (a 1,940 sq ft event and dining hall with full kitchen), dorm-style cabins, picnic sites, primitive camping areas, a pavilion, an outdoor team-building challenge course, and a zip line. Summer and weekend event activities include canoeing, fishing, and swimming in Lake Tyler, hiking trails, a farm, a team-building challenge course, archery, campfire circles, and a gun range.

Developmental opportunities for children and adults provided by CTOS came to a screeching halt last spring courtesy of COVID-19. For the first time since 1949, the woods and meadows at Camp Tyler fell silent of human activity. No shrieks of excitement upon discovery of an empty turtle shell while wandering and wondering along a wooded trail. No squeals of delight and surprise when a goat's tongue feathered food off the palm of a child's hand. Celebrations of victory when a group fused together as a team to overcome a team-building outdoor challenge were replaced with solitude.

"We're seeing the beginning of the end of COVID-19, and the woods and meadows of CTOS would once again welcome those wonderful sounds of discovery, excitement, learning, and joy," said Walker.

ABOUT CAMP TYLER OUTDOOR SCHOOL:

Located in Whitehouse, Texas, Camp Tyler Outdoor School is a non-profit organization dependent on donations and program costs for operation.

For more information about CTOS's academic-based programs or facility rental, contact Tracy Walker at 903-565-4475, email program@camptyler.org, or visit https://camptyler.org/.

Camp Tyler Outdoor School (CTOS) is located in East Texas on the shores of Lake Tyler. Camp Tyler has over 300 acres of forest, meadows, and prairies with ponds, lake front, and facilities to host day-only or multi-day overnight academic programs for private and public schools.

Related link: https://camptyler.org/

TravelInsurance.com Recognized as One of the Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2021 by Money

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- TravelInsurance.com has been named by Money as one of the "6 Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2021" and singled out for its fast and easy travel insurance quote comparison system.

Factors used in Money's ranking of travel insurance providers included the availability of a variety of plans with a wide range of coverage and access to customization and upgrades, ease of use in requesting a quote and comparing options, customer service and support, and the company's business reputation.

During their evaluation process, the Money team looked for companies that not only offered policies that covered the needs of the average traveler but provided options for people with other specific coverage needs.

They looked at the method by which consumers entered the information needed to generate quotes and the ease with which they were able to access and compare the results. They also evaluated the purchasing process and gave a higher grade to companies who streamlined this process for consumers.

The rankings took into consideration how responsive the companies are to their customers' needs. From giving their customers the ability to contact their support team through a mobile app to providing them with access to round-the-clock emergency assistance, the companies that scored high on the list showed that they were dedicated to providing excellent customer service. Money acknowledged those that went above and beyond with concierge services such as helping their customers with answers to lost or stolen passport questions, recommending a local translator, or even searching for legal assistance.

Finally, the team at Money evaluated each company's reputation by looking at factors such as feedback from previous customers, how many years they have been in business, and their credit rating as an indicator of financial stability.

The companies named as the "6 Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2021" all rank well in each of these categories, and TravelInsurance.com was rated as the best travel insurance company for comparing quotes. Its comparison engine allows customers to fill out one simple form and receive multiple quotes from top-rated insurers in an easy-to-read format.

This helps consumers see the policies and their costs side-by-side and evaluate the pros and cons of each. Customer can click on any policy benefit to open a window with details about the coverage offered, including any exclusions that may apply, and then buy online at the guaranteed lowest price.

Drew Sharma, Co-Founder of TravelInsurance.com, said, "We are honored to be recognized by Money as the best travel insurance company for comparing quotes. Our mission since inception has been to make it easy to understand, compare and buy travel insurance online, and we will continually invest in our platform in order to exceed customer expectations for years to come."

Co-Founder Stan Sandberg commented, "As the travel world begins to open again, more than ever before, travel insurance has become a must-have add-on to any trip. TravelInsurance.com helps travelers easily find the best plans, including plans that provide coverage for COVID-19."

Comparison shopping with TravelInsurance.com offers consumers the benefits of choice, transparency, and value. The company's comparison engine and online learning center helps consumers to understand what is included in the quotes they receive from top-rated insurance companies. These companies are thoroughly vetted and are removed from the system if their rating falls below 4 out of 5 stars based on customer reviews.

Having a variety of options and being able to make an informed choice between these options provides the company's customers with value that goes beyond the price of the policy, but TravelInsurance.com understands that it's important to save money as well. Customers can save with TravelInsurance.com by seeing at a glance which plans have comparable benefits and coverage limits and choosing the best option that fits their budget. Since insurance prices are regulated by law, potential customers won't find a lower price on another site for any plan offered by TravelInsurance.com.

In addition to being recognized for its quote comparison system, TravelInsurance.com also received high marks from Money for its price guarantee, glossary of insurance terms, and instant coverage confirmation. Money also noted that many of the insurers that TravelInsurance.com works with offer customers coverage for COVID-related trip interruptions or cancellations, emergency care, and medical evacuations.

Customers can learn about the benefits of travel insurance, compare prices, research exclusions, purchase policies, and get instant coverage confirmation on the company's fully responsive, mobile-friendly website at https://www.travelinsurance.com/. One visit is all it will take to see why Money named them as one of the "6 Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2021."

About TravelInsurance.com:

TravelInsurance.com helps simplify the complicated world of travel insurance by providing consumers with the easiest way to compare and buy trip insurance coverage online. A member company of the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, TravelInsurance.com is owned and operated by DigiVentures Holdings LLC, a licensed agency that works with some of the largest travel insurers in the industry. Purchases can be made directly through the website, with policies sent via email within minutes. For more information, visit https://www.travelinsurance.com/.

About Money:

Money has a nearly 50-year legacy of guiding people to financial victories with up-to-date information, education, and tools. Money, a digital destination, helps create richer lives for everyone-in every sense of the word. Signature franchises include a bevy of Best-In categories such as Best Mortgage Lenders, Best Homeowner Insurance, Best Life Insurance, Best Auto Insurance, Best VA Loans, Best High-Yield Savings Accounts, Best Credit Cards, Best Colleges, and Best Places to Live, with an aim to improve your finances and promote your well-being. For more information, visit https://www.money.com/.

TravelInsurance.com has been named by Money as one of the "6 Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2021" and singled out for its fast and easy travel insurance quote comparison system.

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

HousingWire Honors DocMagic with Tech 100 Mortgage Award for the Eighth Year in a Row

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, automated regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it again earned a spot on HousingWire's 2021 Tech 100 list, recognizing the most innovative and impactful technology companies in the mortgage industry. DocMagic has made the list each year since HousingWire began the award in 2014.

HousingWire states that the 2021 Tech100 Mortgage winners are helping revolutionize the mortgage process - from origination to closing, and servicing to secondary markets. They are advanced, forward-thinking companies that play key roles in assisting mortgage entities to deliver outsized growth driven by innovation and impact.

DocMagic had a record year in 2020, achieving 128 percent year-over-year growth and performing the most eClosing transactions in its history. The company's award-winning Total eClose(tm) platform along with its document generation and automated compliance solutions helped lenders successfully operate in an unprecedented high-volume lending landscape. In addition, widespread social distancing and safety concerns resulting from the pandemic drove a spike in demand for DocMagic's robust eClosing solution suite. After working with hundreds of lending institutions to implement eClosing strategies and solutions, the company concluded 2020 with a 724 percent increase in eClosings.

"Earning HousingWire's Tech 100 award for the eighth straight year is a testament to the incredibly dedicated team we have here at DocMagic and the passion they hold for continuous innovation," said Dominic Iannitti, president and CEO of DocMagic. "We are elated to receive this award from HousingWire for digitizing key areas of the mortgage process and creating a superior experience across the supply chain."

The company's intelligent document generation technology is at the core of providing critical data that its other solutions leverage - from paperless eClosings, eSignings, remote online notarizations (RON), eNote generation, and secure eVault technology to third-party systems %that access DocMagic's data for compliant digital transactions. DocMagic's technology empowers lenders to work where they want and how they want by utilizing a comprehensive, single-solution suite designed to make the client experience as simple and intuitive as possible.

For years, DocMagic's technology has been helping its clients digitize workflows and completely remove the use of paper. This includes intelligent document generation; automated compliance; collaborative closing solutions; sophisticated eClose and eVault technology; SmartDOC eNote generation; e-enablement of third-party documents; and extension of mobile applications that enhance the borrower experience. These solutions positively impact back-office users, compliance staff, originators, real estate agents, notaries, borrowers, and other relevant parties.

"After the uncertainty and unpredictability of last year, we expected a greater adoption of technology. However, these 100 real estate and mortgage companies took digital disruption to a whole new level and propelled a complete digital revolution, leaving a digital legacy that will impact borrowers, clients and companies for years to come," said Brena Nath, HousingWire's HW+ Managing Editor. "Knowing what these companies were able to navigate and overcome, we're excited to announce this year's list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries."

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, processes, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit www.docmagic.com.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, automated regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it again earned a spot on HousingWire's 2021 Tech 100 list, recognizing the most innovative and impactful technology companies in the mortgage industry.

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

Cirsova Publishing to Reprint Nearly-Lost Julian Hawthorne Planetary Romance, ‘The Cosmic Courtship’

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cirsova Publishing is proud to announce that it has partnered with Michael Tierney and Robert Allen Lupton to restore and reprint Julian Hawthorne's "The Cosmic Courtship" ( https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cirsova/the-cosmic-courtship-by-julian-hawthorne ), a never-before-collected pulp Planetary Romance by the son of famed American author Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Mary Faust, a brilliant scientist, has developed a machine that can allow the conscious human soul to explore the cosmos! Her promising young assistant Miriam Mayne has accidentally transferred her consciousness to Saturn, where she falls under the enchantment of an evil sorcerer! Jack Paladin, her love, sets out after her on a thrilling celestial journey to the ringed planet! Swashbuckling adventure and high romance await in Julian Hawthorne's "The Cosmic Courtship!"

While most are at least somewhat familiar with Nathaniel Hawthorne as one of the great American authors, less well known is that his son Julian was an incredibly prolific writer in his own right. Julian wrote on a wide variety of subjects, ranging from literary analysis of his father's works to poetry to period romances and adventures. Late in his career, Julian even dabbled in the emerging genre of Science Fiction.

"The Cosmic Courtship" was serialized in Frank A. Munsey's All-Story Weekly across four issues, beginning with the November 24, 1917 issue and running through the December 15, 1917 issue. While this story has been in the public domain for some time, it has never been collected or published elsewhere until now.

Cirsova Publishing has taken on this exciting project with the aim to preserve this story for posterity and ensure that it is not lost to future generations.

Michael Tierney ( http://www.thewildstars.com ) is a pulp historian and archivist who has written extensively on Edgar Rice Burroughs, having created the massive four volume "Edgar Rice Burroughs 100 Year Art Chronology," and is currently working on another Art Chronology about Robert E. Howard. He has been involved in the comic book industry for 40 years, owning two of the oldest comic book stores in Central Arkansas until switching to mail-order only in 2020. He is also an accomplished science fiction writer and artist, having worked on his Wild Stars saga since the 1970s. Michael not only made his pulp library available for this project, he provided the photographic images of these rare magazines so that a manuscript could be produced. He has also lent his years of experience digitally restoring damaged pulp art to restore the original cover by Fred W. Small to create a unique cover for this edition.

Robert Allen Lupton ( https://www.facebook.com/people/Robert-Allen-Lupton/100022680383572 ) is a prolific author, pulp historian, and commercial hot air balloon pilot. He has published nearly 200 short stories across numerous anthologies, including the New York Times Best Selling Chicken Soup For the Soul series, and has published several anthologies and novels. His most recent novel, "Dejanna of the Double Star" was published in December 2020. Robert has been an active Edgar Rice Burroughs historian, researcher, and writer since the 1970s, including at ERBzine ( www.erbzine.com/lupton/ ), where several of his articles and stories are published. Robert has painstakingly recreated the text as it was originally published from the digital images provided from Michael's collection.

ABOUT CIRSOVA PUBLISHING:

Cirsova Publishing ( http://www.cirsova.wordpress.com/ ) has been publishing thrilling adventure science fiction and fantasy since 2016. They have published nearly 20 issues of their flagship publication, Cirsova Magazine. Additionally, they have published a number of anthologies, a fully illustrated edition of Leigh Brackett's Planet Stories-era Stark adventures, Jim Breyfogle's Mongoose and Meerkat, and the 35th Anniversary Editions of Michael Tierney's Wild Stars.

This collected edition of The Cosmic Courtship will be released later in 2021.

Cirsova Publishing is proud to announce that it has partnered with Michael Tierney and Robert Allen Lupton to restore and reprint Julian Hawthorne's "The Cosmic Courtship," a never-before-collected pulp Planetary Romance by the son of famed American author Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Related link: http://www.cirsova.wordpress.com/

Jeremy Lawson Joins EPIC Contingency Risk Practice as Managing Practice

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that Jeremy "Jez" Lawson has joined the firm as Managing Principal of its expanding Contingency Risk Practice group.

In his new role, Lawson will act as the key executive overseeing the operations and strategic direction of the firm's industry-leading contingency insurance practice. This practice provides risk management and specialty insurance brokerage services to a broad range of live entertainment promoters, venues, festivals, touring artists, agencies and production services companies.

Reporting to Roger Sandau, Contingency Practice leader based in Austin, Texas, Lawson will work closely with the firm's Entertainment & Sports practice. In addition, he will collaborate with its EPIC Select practice, which provides financial protection for successful individuals and their families. Lawson will provide support for this critical coverage need, particularly in today's environment.

Lawson has over 20 years of experience in the global live entertainment and television production fields. He previously spent the past 16 years with Live Nation, most recently as COO North American Touring Division and SVP Touring Risk Management. He was responsible for redesigning and managing North American event cancellation insurance programs across Live Nation's U.S. concert portfolio of stadium, amphitheater, arena and theater shows. In addition, Lawson designed and placed coverage, and adjusted claims for the tours produced by Live Nation Global Touring.

"I am excited to join Roger Sandau and the EPIC team with whom I have worked over many years," commented Lawson. "This is an exciting time to be involved in the event and touring insurance business, given the changing landscape in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. While touring has been put on hold for the past twelve months, it is poised to return stronger than ever."

"We are very excited to have someone of Jez's caliber join our team," said Scott Davis, President, National Specialties. "His expertise will help us expand a strong contingency practice in partnership with the specialty teams within EPIC."

Contact:
Jeremy "Jez" Lawson
jeremy.lawson@epicbrokers.com
310.844.8378 Phone

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients. For more information on EPIC, visit: www.epicbrokers.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
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betsy.vanalstyne@epicbrokers.com

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that Jeremy "Jez" Lawson has joined the firm as Managing Principal of its expanding Contingency Risk Practice group.

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

New York City Takes ‘Closed’ Signs Down, Businesses Open Safer, Stronger

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Hospitality businesses including dining establishments, the event industry, and the rest of New York City's businesses are not only poised for a strong comeback, it's already underway. With COVID-19 vaccinations in progress, a group of industry professionals are determined to light the way by empowering business owners and, as a result, instilling confidence in clientele. The Academy for Hospitality Arts (AHA) will be presenting on COVID-19 safety at a free virtual conference next week as a part of this mission.

"I've heard people say New York City is a ghost town right now. That could not be further from the truth," says Michael DiPeri, President and Founder of AHA. "The restaurant, hospitality and event industries have taken the lead in getting businesses back to full operating status. We've done our homework. Now we're welcoming our patrons back knowing we've dotted every i, crossed every t with regards to their safety and ours."

On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, as a part of a next-level virtual learning conference hosted by Lovegevity's E3Xperience, four speakers from the AHA will take the stage to present to an international audience of hundreds of professionals in the hospitality industry. Online attendees of the event will have an opportunity to benefit from AHA's extensive research and insightful expert knowledge for protecting themselves while getting back to serving guests safely and keeping their staff safe.

Founder Michael DiPeri, along with Karen Diperi of The Academy for Hospitality Arts (AHA), rolled up their sleeves in the midst of the pandemic to create a comprehensive blueprint for hospitality professionals to get their feet firmly on the road to reopening success. The AHA is on a mission to lead fellow business professionals through the ever-changing COVID safety protocols so they can get back to full capacity with confidence. The pair have been immersed in New York City's event and hospitality scene for more than 30 years. Now they're leveraging decades of experience to set industry standards by providing training programs and certifications, all built on extensive research and scientific data.

The AHA has recently introduced two specific programs to ensure hospitality and event professionals are ready to meet the most stringent health standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

1. COVID-19 Readiness Program (Course (CRC) for - wait staff and servers all members of the hospitlity industry.)

2. COVID Hospitality Compliance Officer (CHCO) Certification course, for management those who take a leadership role in guiding hospitality back to full capacity.

Both programs prepare hospitality professionals for:

* the increase in new daily protocols for cleaning and disinfecting

* the increase in protection of customers

* conflict resolution protocols

* identifying symptoms, isolation precautions, and much more

During the March 16 virtual conference, attendees will be able to sign up for their COVID-19 Readiness Courses with a donation to World Central Kitchen. "The Academy for Hospitality Arts is proud to partner with this organization," said Karen DePeri, Chief Marketing Officer of The AHA. "We have already raised $2500 for their cause, and will continue our fundraising efforts at the event, offering our safety courses to attendees in exchange for their donation to World Central Kitchen." They will also have the opportunity to gain preferred access to the CHCO Certification course.

Free Tickets for the immersive online experience, "The Road to ReOpening," are available through Sunday, March 14 at http://www.lovegevity.com/e3xp.

If the first full-day event in the series was any indication, it's going to be a spectacle of cutting-edge 3D technology. Guests will soak up inspiration, and take away more confidence for the future of their businesses.

"Along with the learning opportunities, it's a day of networking, socializing and an all-around good time set in the streets of New York, and attendees get to enjoy it from anywhere. We're thrilled to introduce this type of experience to the event industry. Even after the pandemic is behind us, we want to show global audiences how to bring audiences together in an exciting virtual setting," said Cho Phillips, CEO of Lovegevity and co-founder of the E3Xperience.

Anyone interested in learning more about the AHA's COVID-19 safety training courses can visit the AHA website for details. Live online classes have begun, and will be available online and instructor-led through accredited colleges and universities as part of a partnership between Lovegevity University and the Academy for Hospitality Arts.

About the Academy for Hospitality Arts

Founded in 2014 by Michael and Karen DiPeri, the Academy for Hospitality Arts is the authority in hospitality training and setting excellence in service standards. With more than 30 years of experience and 17 years of research on service and standards at the highest level, the AHA seeks to elevate the hospitality industry through a standardized service excellence framework. The AHA is committed to educating directors of midsize to large catering and foodservice providers and individuals seeking hospitality front-of-house professional training. To learn more, visit http://www.ahaexcellence.com/.

About E3Xperience

E3Xperience (E3xp) is an Immersive Luxury Event Management & Production division of Lovegevity. Co-founded by Monica Mowad and Cho Phillips in 2020, E3Xperience combines live interactive virtual events with 3D technology platforms to create an immersive experience for online attendees. With a focus on education, entertainment, and engaging experiences, E3Xperience is bridging the gap between in-person and virtual events. For more information or to schedule your next hybrid event, contact Monica Mowad at 888-221-9988 x900.

About Lovegevity

Lovegevity is a career and technical education (CTE) course provider to schools, colleges, and universities. Founded in 1997 by Cho Phillips, Lovegevity has over 2200 accredited college and university partners across the United States and around the world. Lovegevity's CTE programs provide skills, training, and education through various learning experiences, including hands-on, real-world learning, and paid internships. Lovegevity builds hybrid programs for both classroom and online learning with career-focused learning outcomes. For more information, visit http://www.lovegevity.com/

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Hospitality businesses including dining establishments, the event industry, and the rest of New York City's businesses are not only poised for a strong comeback, it's already underway. The Academy for Hospitality Arts (AHA) will be presenting on COVID-19 safety at a free virtual conference next week as a part of this mission.

Related link: https://ahaexcellence.com/

Lift & Care Systems Now Accepts Medicare and Medicaid for Patient Lifts in Massachusetts

LAKEVILLE, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Lift & Care Systems is happy to announce that they earned accreditation to accept Medicare and Massachusetts Medicaid for patient lifts. The certification, granted by the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA), allows Lift & Care Systems to sell and service SureHands ceiling lifts for Medicaid and Medicare customers. There are some limitations to the patient lifts eligible for the program based on the individual customer's insurance coverage.

To get pricing for a ceiling lift system using Medicare or Medicaid, bring your Medicare, Massachusetts Medicaid, and any other proof of insurance, so the Lift & Care Services team to enter into the system to see what you qualify for. Participants in this program must be Massachusetts residents.

"Times are hard right now for a lot of people," said Dave Austin, President of Lift & Care Systems. "We are happy to serve these segments of the community who need SureHands ceiling lifts but can't afford them without the help of Medicaid or Massachusetts Medicaid."

Lift & Care Systems has been an authorized seller of SureHands patient lift systems for over 27 years and is one of the country's top suppliers of SureHands patient lift systems. For additional information about the program or to arrange for a free personal consultation, please call 508-465-5254.

About Lift & Care Systems, Inc.

Lift & Care Systems, Inc is dedicated to bringing the highest quality of life to users and their caregivers by providing customized solutions that enhance the users' mobility. To achieve this goal, Lift & Care Systems offers a myriad of products, including Body Supports, Slings, Mobile Lifters, Ceiling Systems, Wall-to-Wall Lift Systems, Wheelchair-to-Water Pool Lifts, Frictionless Slides, stairlifts, aluminum ramps, and accessible shower stalls.

Their products are used in private residential homes, semi-professional homes, group homes and day programs, and professional institutions, including nursing homes, hospitals, and schools. Lift & Care Systems is the exclusive distributor of the SureHands patient lifts featuring the patented Body Support systems in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. In addition, Lift & Care Systems product line also includes National Ramp Systems and a broad array of stairlifts for in-home use.

Founded in 1993, Lift & Care Systems, Inc. is located at 7 Precinct Street in Lakeville, MA 02347. For additional information or to arrange for a free personal consultation, please call 508-465-5254.

INFO http://www.liftandcaresystems.com/

Lift & Care Systems is happy to announce that they earned accreditation to accept Medicare and Massachusetts Medicaid for patient lifts. The certification, granted by the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA), allows Lift & Care Systems to sell and service SureHands ceiling lifts for Medicaid and Medicare customers.

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

Millions of American Women Are Actively Engaging With The Life-Affirming Social Media Account ‘Giving Everyday’

GREAT NECK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Instagram and Facebook accounts of the Giving Everyday Charitable Trust (www.GivingEveryday.org), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting American unity and societal healing via simple (but profound) acts of kindness, are achieving immense audience engagement rates, far surpassing industry standards. The average audience demographic of 82% women on Instagram make the account a natural fit for women-oriented brands in the fashion, beauty, healthcare industries, just to name a few.

While the Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GivingEveryDay.org) engagement rate of 42% decimates the average influencer rate of 2% or 3%, the Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/givingeveryday/) statistics are staggering, with an engagement rate of 239% (measured from 2/11-2/18/21) also compared with an industry standard of 2% to 3%. These figures, coupled with video views in excess of 2.2 million, and "Reels" views of over 10 million (between 2/1-2/18/21) make the case for marketer involvement with the accounts a very persuasive one.

The Giving Everyday Charitable Trust has excited fans across the USA, and beyond, with their social media posts. The organization will soon be recruiting Americans for the hopefully viral "Giving Army" project where "troops" will accept the commitment to perform one act of kindness per day. Future projects include the Annual Kindness Awards and a YouTube channel.

The Giving Everyday social media posts focus on genuine, and often very moving, acts of kindness that Americans perform for loved ones and complete strangers. Video posts naturally elicit the highest rate of interaction and response. Recently, the organization's Instagram account conducted its first "Kindness Challenge Giveaway" where followers from across the USA (and Europe) shared an act of kindness they performed over the three days of the contest.

Companies that sponsor these accounts will derive the dual benefits of exceptional advertising reach as well as the community goodwill derived for sponsoring such a positivity-based organization.

Interested marketers are invited to reach out to Lauren Horowitz at GivingEveryday247@gmail.com.

MULTIMEDIA:

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The Instagram and Facebook accounts of the Giving Everyday Charitable Trust, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting American unity and societal healing via simple (but profound) acts of kindness, are achieving immense audience engagement rates, far surpassing industry standards.

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

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to partner with Pennsylvania to disseminate 94,600 COVID-19 vaccines to schoolteachers

HARRISBURG, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- AMI Expeditionary Healthcare announces its partnership with the state of Pennsylvania and for its special initiative to help vaccinate all schoolteachers, child-care worker and school staff. Pennsylvania expects to receive an initial allocation of 94,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) single-dose vaccine this week and AMI Expeditionary Healthcare will begin vaccinating on March 10.

"This is an extraordinary opportunity to be able to help Pennsylvania open the doors to school children from Pre-K to 12 across the state of Pennsylvania," said Dr. Michael Wilson, Medical Director, Vaccine and Testing Programs for AMI Expeditionary Healthcare. "We are relying on a proven track record of being on the ground across the country and globe to help Pennsylvania execute this very ambitious plan."

Constellis, an integrated risk management leader and provider of essential mission support services to government and commercial customers worldwide is partnering with AMI. Constellis delivers comprehensive COVID-19 response mobilization and operations at all levels of government and its vaccine services program ensures rapid, compliant execution of state and federal COVID-19 vaccination plans.

The Wolf Administration is collaborating with Intermediate Units (IUs) and other education partners to equitably vaccinate all school employees and contracted staff as quickly as possible.

"The approval of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine provides a great opportunity to launch this special initiative to vaccinate all teachers, child care workers and school staff without interrupting the flow of vaccine local providers have already administered to more than 1.8 million Pennsylvanians," said Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam.

Allocations received by Pennsylvania from the federal government will be distributed to each IU based on the proportion of Pre-K to 12 public and non-public school employees and contracted staff in each IU's region.

Child care workers will be contacted by one of the local Retail Pharmacy Program partners - Rite Aid, Topco and Walmart - to schedule vaccinations using the additional, separate allocations of Johnson & Johnson vaccine they will receive from the federal government.

The rollout begins Wednesday in two locations with scores of others opening over the next few days. The sites will likely support up to 500 doses a day, with some of the sites being able to administer up to 1,000 doses a day. The full operation should take between eight and 10 days.

"I am grateful to Governor Wolf and the Legislative Task Force for making educators a priority for the Johnson and Johnson vaccine," said Acting Secretary of Education Noe Ortega. "After a year of unprecedented educational shifts and tensions, we are closer to relieving some constraints and increasing access to in-person learning opportunities, services, programs, and supports that will positively impact entire communities."

It's important to note that Philadelphia is not included in these allocations, because Philadelphia County is a separate vaccine jurisdiction.

There will be at least one vaccination site per IU region. School staff will be directed to the vaccination site in the region within which their school is located. The Pennsylvania National Guard (PANG) and AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, LLC, a health organization contracted by PEMA for planning and staffing assistance at commonwealth-established vaccine sites, will direct operations and administer doses at these sites. Vaccination sites are expected to begin operations between March 10 and 13 with daily operational hours.

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Learn more at: https://ami.health/

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare announces its partnership with the state of Pennsylvania and for its special initiative to help vaccinate all schoolteachers, child-care worker and school staff. Pennsylvania expects to receive an initial allocation of 94,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) single-dose vaccine this week and AMI Expeditionary Healthcare will begin vaccinating on March 10.

Related link: https://ami.health/

Strategic Benefits Advisors launches ‘Lightning Benefits Survey’ series for plan sponsors

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) today announced the launch of a bi-monthly Lightning Benefits Survey series designed to help plan sponsors understand where their peers stand on a variety of timely employee benefits topics. Participation in the series - and access to survey results - is limited to plan sponsors.

According to founding principal Andy Adams, SBA will introduce a new survey topic every other month, with 2021 topics ranging from student loan debt assistance to plan audits to the use of artificial intelligence in HR. Plan sponsors may also nominate topics for consideration.

Plan sponsors' individual responses will remain confidential. However, by sharing the aggregated, anonymized findings of each survey with those who participate, SBA hopes to provide plan sponsors with meaningful insights to better inform business decisions regarding employee benefits.

"Our goal is to give plan sponsors a lot of value for not a lot of time spent," said Adams. "Unlike the 'marathon' surveys that are so prevalent in the employee benefits space, our Lightning Benefits Surveys take three minutes or less - yet they provide actionable intelligence and peer benchmarking on topics that matter to plan sponsors."

The series' first installment, a three-question survey on the prevalence of short-term loan programs for employees, launches today and will remain open through next week. For more information or to request access to the Lightning Benefits Survey series, visit SBA's website.

About Strategic Benefits Advisors

Atlanta-based Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) is an independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm focused on creatively and effectively solving complex benefits challenges for clients ranging from 1,000 to over 300,000 employees. Founded in 2002 by veteran consultants Mindy Zatto and Andy Adams, SBA provides practical consulting recommendations and expert implementation of solutions for all types of employee benefits programs, including retirement, health and welfare, financial wellness and employee recognition. With an average of over 20 years in the field, SBA's team of actuaries, consultants and systems specialists is among the most experienced in the industry.

For more information, visit https://www.sba-inc.com/.

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Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) today announced the launch of a bi-monthly Lightning Benefits Survey series designed to help plan sponsors understand where their peers stand on a variety of timely employee benefits topics. Participation in the series - and access to survey results - is limited to plan sponsors.

Related link: http://www.sba-inc.com/

Top of Mind’s ‘Surefire Lookbook’ Helps Mortgage Lenders Showcase Their Marketing Assets to Prospective Loan Officers

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 released a new feature designed to aid mortgage lenders with the recruiting process. With the Surefire Lookbook, lenders can showcase their investment in marketing technology and demonstrate their ability to help prospective loan officers compete with content.

The Surefire Lookbook is a "highlight reel" of Top of Mind's wide range of award-winning content - but instead of showing generic samples of marketing collateral, each Lookbook is dynamically customized with the lender's unique branding and the prospective loan officer's headshot, contact information and location. In just 60 seconds, prospective recruits can see themselves featured in their future employer's marketing emails, open-house flyers, direct-mail postcards, interactive multimedia and more - including co-branded marketing campaigns that also feature a Realtor or other referral partner.

"The Surefire Lookbook is a new concept to this industry and we encourage lenders to check it out for themselves to understand just how valuable it can be to the recruiting process," said Top of Mind Chief Revenue Officer Nick Belenky. "A mortgage lender's investment in effective marketing and technology is an important factor in attracting talent, especially in the ultra-competitive job market our industry faces today. Our goal is simple: to show prospects how their future employer's marketing program will help them generate more leads, collaborate with referral partners and keep a full pipeline."

Top of Mind's Surefire CRM is the most-used CRM and marketing platform in the mortgage industry. Mortgage professionals of all stripes - including retail, wholesale, consumer direct and bank lenders - strengthen referral partnerships and deepen their emotional connections with borrowers to cultivate clients for life.

Lenders can use this sign-up form to request a custom-branded lookbook that can be dynamically generated for each recruiting prospect.

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 are able to effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today released a new feature designed to aid mortgage lenders with the recruiting process.

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

Pure Transplant Solutions Announces Collaboration with the University of Alabama at Birmingham to Develop Memory B Cell-Directed Diagnostics for HLA-Sensitized Patients

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), a collaboration driven biotechnology company focused on the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-based diagnostics and therapeutics within the field of transplantation, is proud to announce that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), a leading institution in transplant research, to develop a new class of transplant diagnostics aimed at the detection and identification of HLA-specific memory B cells which are poised to produce HLA-specific immunoglobulin injurious to transplanted grafts.

The research is being led by Dr. Frances Lund, Charles H. McCauley Professor and Chair Department of Microbiology, Dr. John Killian, resident in the Department of Surgery, and Dr. Rico Buchli, VP of Products and Services at PTS, and focuses on using PTS's newly created Class I and Class II biotinylated soluble HLA (sHLA) proteins to understand the breadth and specificity of HLA-reactive B cells in sensitized individuals. These proprietary HLA molecules can be utilized in standard flow cytometry workflows for easy processing and analysis that the parties hope will provide a new tool for clinicians and researchers to use when caring for transplant patients.

Almost all previous work on HLA sensitized individuals has relied upon assays that detect circulating anti-HLA antibodies. The goal is to determine the reactivities of HLA-reactive B cells in these sensitized patients and compare these reactivities to those that are present among circulating anti-HLA antibodies. Using panels of biotinylated HLA molecules in combination with various tetramerized fluorescent reagents allows the interrogation of the specific B cell receptors expressed by HLA-reactive B cells.

"Prevention of B cell activation and proliferation is crucial for the survival of a transplant patient. For patient monitoring, identifying the right approach to immune profiling at each stage of clinical development-including the later stages, when it is often considered impractical to include these approaches-may be critical for identifying predictors of rejection responses, or monitoring immunosuppression efficacy", said Dr. Buchli. "Flow cytometric analysis using our fluorescent tagged HLA products have the capabilities needed to meet the increased demands to detect, identify, and monitor HLA-specific memory B cells."

"Our research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks to improve the success of organ transplants," said John Killian, Jr., M.D., a research resident in the UAB Department of Surgery. "One problem is that following pregnancy or transplant, patients form antibodies against non-self HLA molecules. These antibodies comprise a major barrier to transplantation, and they exacerbate gender and racial disparities for thousands of people who await a life-saving transplant. Thus, we want to understand the breadth and specificity of HLA-reactive memory B cells in sensitized women. Pure Protein's extensive selection of recombinant HLA molecules will be integral to our projects, allowing us to pair fluorescence-activated cell sorting of HLA-reactive B cells with subsequent analysis of recombinant-antibody specificities. An improved understanding of the phenotype and specificity of HLA-reactive B cells will offer new opportunities to diagnose and treat HLA sensitization."

About Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC

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

About Pure Protein, LLC

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

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

About the University of Alabama Birmingham

Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with over $600 million in research awards annually, as well as Alabama's largest employer, with some 23,000 employees, and has an annual economic impact exceeding $7 billion on the state. The pillars of UAB's mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement, and patient care. Learn more at https://www.uab.edu/.

Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), a collaboration driven biotechnology company focused on the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-based diagnostics and therapeutics within the field of transplantation, is proud to announce that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), a leading institution in transplant research.

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

Tickets and sponsorships available for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Virtual Events

FORT MYERS, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida (PPSWCF) is excited to announce highly anticipated speakers for its large-scale virtual fundraising series - "The Naked Truth."

The series of events begins in March with a variety of Revealing Conversations and culminates with a virtual gala on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Lindy West, Dr. Bertice Berry, and Wade Davis will speak their truth at the gala. Each play a part in the national conversations surrounding gender identity, inclusion, and diversity.

"At Planned Parenthood we value truth-telling and honor people who have the courage to speak their truth," said Stephanie Fraim, president and CEO of PPSWCF. "The speakers at our gala will share powerful stories about how truth transformed their lives and how it can change the world for the better."

Lindy West wrote the bestselling memoir "Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman." She is a writer and executive producer on Shrill, the Hulu comedy adapted from her memoir. The series stars Aidy Bryant, a cast member on Saturday Night Live. West is also a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times and written for numerous national publications.

Dr. Bertice Berry, a professor, sociologist, and best-selling author of an inspirational memoir, "I'm On My Way, But Your Foot Is On My Head," has won accolades as a gifted speaker imparting humor with a serious message. She has been featured on national television programs, including The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Wade Davis, a former NFL player, speaks and writes about gender, race, and orientation equality. He is the NFL's first LGBT inclusion consultant and has worked with numerous professional sports leagues on issues of sexism, racism and homophobia. He founded and serves on a diversity and inclusion advisory board with political activist, Gloria Steinem.

The speakers will be joined by Rebecca Traister, an award-winning author and writer for New York magazine and The Cut, who will moderate during the virtual event. Traister covers women in politics, media, and culture. She earned the 2018 National Magazine Award for her writing on the #metoo reckoning and sexual harassment.

Preceding the gala, PPSWCF will host Revealing Conversations, a series of virtual and expert-led discussions that address topics such as racism in health care and sex work.

"Generous donors, like the ones who will attend The Naked Truth, continue to support us in our belief that all people deserve high-quality, respectful health care," Fraim said. "This event ensures that our doors stay open and we provide the best care to the people who need it the most."

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation's leading providers of high-quality, respectful sexual and reproductive health care and the nation's largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, patients can always find health care at PPSWCF which currently serves more than 42,000 patients throughout a 22-county area in Florida.

Planned Parenthood educators also provide community outreach services by holding education sessions at youth shelters, foster homes, jails, juvenile justice facilities, substance abuse treatment centers and community-based organizations like PACE Center for Girls, Boys and Girls Clubs, colleges and more.

Sponsorships for "The Naked Truth" are available from $1,000 to $15,000 and individual tickets are $250 per person. Visit https://thenakedtruth.givesmart.com/.

For more information about tickets call (239) 687-2910 or email at events@ppswcf.org.

About Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida:

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, Inc provides sexual and reproductive health care services and comprehensive sexuality education to in Fort Myers, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Naples, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Tampa. The mission of Planned Parenthood is to ensure the right of all individuals to manage their sexual and reproductive health by providing medical services, education and advocacy. Go to http://www.myplannedparenthood.org/ for further information or call (941) 365.3913.

Twitter: @PPSWCF

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida (PPSWCF) is excited to announce highly anticipated speakers for its large-scale virtual fundraising series - "The Naked Truth."

Related link: http://www.myplannedparenthood.org/

Commercial Loan Corp – Offering Free ‘Property Tax Savings Estimate & Consultation’ for Beneficiaries Inheriting a Home – Keeping Parent’s Low Property Tax Base

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Now that limitations and changes to CA Proposition 58 property tax breaks became active Feb 16, 2021 due to Proposition 19 - popular estate & trust lender Commercial Loan Corp in Newport Beach is offering heirs and beneficiaries inheriting a home from parents a Free Consultation & Estimate of Property Tax Savings - to keep their parent's low property tax base.

This Free Consultation for Property Tax Savings helps evaluate the benefit of a loan to an Irrevocable Trust, specifically for beneficiaries who want to keep inherited property at their parents' low property tax rate - avoiding current market reassessment. This often involves a fast buyout of siblings looking to sell their share of the same inherited property.

Families, beneficiaries, or their attorneys, who want to take advantage of Commercial Loan Corp's Free Consultation for Property Tax Savings are calling the firm's main office at 1-877-464-1066. The firm assists families and beneficiaries by helping them avoid property tax reassessment, and determines how much a family can expect to save in property taxes (on average saving more than $6,000 per year); as well as weighing costs and benefits of a trust loan working alongside Proposition 58 - enabling a buyout of inherited property from co-beneficiaries, while keeping a parent's low property tax base. Considered to be one of California's premier trust lenders, the firm works for families alongside their attorney, accountant or property tax consultant, as many families attest to.

Tanis Alonso, Senior Account Manager with Commercial Loan Corp, describes the firm's estate & trust lending service: "We don't view each trust loan scenario as simply a 'financial transaction.' Nor do we see the home they've lived in for decades as just a 'piece of real estate'. To us, this a 'piece of family history' in the making. And the process a 'family decision', not a 'transaction'. We see our clients as real families that we're assisting, financially and emotionally, not just as clients signing a contract for a trust loan. We enjoy helping people... getting them money when they really need it - and saving them on the cost side in the bargain, with a trust loan."

Ms. Alonso also elaborates on the firm's process: "Besides lowering property taxes the key issue for families is selling, versus keeping, inherited property. By someone keeping the family property, everyone receives more money than if they were to sell the property to an outside buyer. When taking into account realtor and transaction costs of approximately 6.5%, the average trust receives $45,716 more to distribute by using a trust loan to keep property, than if they were to sell the property. Each beneficiary on average is receiving $16,652 more from someone keeping the property, instead of selling it. And the average overall annual property tax savings is $6,043."

Commercial Loan Corp originates loans to trusts, and estates in probate, and helps to maximize the distribution of funds to a trust or estate; allowing beneficiaries to buyout inherited property from co-beneficiaries. When providing mortgages to trusts or estates in probate, the firm helps clients to avoid the re-evaluation of property at current tax-rates - enabling families to retain a parent's low Proposition 13 tax base - by obtaining a Parent-to-Child Exclusion, saving a good deal of money on yearly property taxes.

To get a Free Consultation for Property Tax Savings to establish a permanent, low property tax base; or to receive a trust loan to buyout co-beneficiaries' property shares, and learn more about keeping parents' low property tax base when inheriting family property - California homeowners and beneficiaries can call Commercial Loan Corp at 1-877-464-1066.

Commercial Loan Corporation

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Now that limitations and changes to CA Proposition 58 property tax breaks became active Feb 16, 2021 due to Proposition 19 - popular estate & trust lender Commercial Loan Corp in Newport Beach is offering heirs and beneficiaries inheriting a home from parents a Free Consultation & Estimate of Property Tax Savings - to keep their parent's low property tax base.

Related link: https://cloanc.com/

Kids Read Now partners with North Dakota schools – In-home reading program delivers books to students

NEW TOWN, N.D. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kids Read Now is excited to partner with New Town Public Schools to mail books directly to their students' homes over the summer. New Town Public Schools is the first school district in North Dakota to partner with Kids Read Now to eliminate learning loss and close the opportunity gap for their students. The number of students coast-to-coast in the Kids Read Now program continues to grow with almost 400,000 books being mailed to students in 2020 alone!

Most students will experience reading skill loss over a typical summer break from school. Creating home libraries is key to preventing a steep learning slide due to summer break and recent extended school closures.

"Parents strongly recommend the comprehensive in-home reading program that engages families, is proven to eradicate the typical summer slide, and helps kids to gain up to 2.5 months of learning," said Leib Lurie, CEO of Kids Read Now.

The Kids Read Now K-3 summer reading program mails eight new books to students and includes exciting multicultural, fiction, and nonfiction titles loved by children. Mailing books builds ongoing enthusiasm but does not require in-home technology. Each book includes guided discussion questions to help improve reading skills and increase family engagement. The ninth book of beautifully illustrated creative writing prompts concludes the program so children can write their own stories. Best of all, kids keep their new books!

Kids Read Now is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the singular mission to eliminate learning loss for all K-3 students.

To learn more about Kids Read Now, please visit https://kidsreadnow.org/.

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Kids Read Now is excited to partner with New Town Public Schools to mail books directly to their students' homes over the summer. New Town Public Schools is the first school district in North Dakota to partner with Kids Read Now to eliminate learning loss and close the opportunity gap for their students.

Related link: https://kidsreadnow.org/

Brew Up Tax Savings with the R&D Tax Credit

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- While the trendy term "Microbrewery" may have been the proper terminology for new craft beer breweries and startups, they no longer remain "micro" in revenue, says ICS Tax, LLC (ICS). Growth in the craft beer industry in the U.S. has steadily grown to almost $30 billion.

While brewing up signature styles of beer is key to their creators' minds, the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit can save the craft brewing industry significant tax dollars and make brewers say, "Hop Hop Hooray."

The R&D Tax Credit has been an underutilized dollar-for-dollar cash savings in the brewery and beverage industry altogether. With the R&D tax credit being made permanent and the qualifications of R&D more expansive, the credit has become more valuable and lucrative for a small brewery or startup. A misnomer is that a company must be successful or is developing something new for the "world," whereas the activity only needs to be new or improved to the brewery itself.

The R&D Tax Credit can turn skunky brews into sweet aromatic tax savings.

"Ask yourself, while you may be known for your signature pale ale, have you been working on brewing up the latest lager to captivate the increasing market? Have you adapted your formulas for changing connoisseurs?" says Lacey Robb, the R&D credit practice leader at ICS.

She adds, "It is uncommon that your brewery has not made any improvements to the product, technology, or internal processes to grow and maintain success. Internal process improvements are often overlooked and provide valuable savings to the industry."

The benefits that the R&D Tax Credit can provide the brewing industry will not leave you with a hangover, but hopped up for exciting permanent tax savings.

A few examples of activities that would qualify for the R&D Tax Credit are:

* Developing new bottle conditioning

* Generating new or improved manufacturing processes to improve manufacturing flexibility and agility

* Establishing new or improved hopping techniques and styles

* Creating or improving filtration methodologies or wastewater methods

* Developing new or improved product formulations or recipes (e.g., dry hopping)

* Conducting tests of product ingredient mixtures for desired flavor or aroma profiles

* Developing new or improved quality assurance testing processes

* Producing prototype product samples for testing and validation of new recipe formulations

* Testing prototype samples for analytical and microbiological qualities.

While all the above sounds too good to be true, many breweries may be thinking, "how does this help us when due to the pandemic, we do not have a profit?" The R&D credit was enhanced for small business startups in 2016 and can be applied against your quarterly federal payroll tax instead of your income tax.

Do not let this opportunity go stale. Now may be the time more than ever to explore this power tax savings. To learn more about the R&D tax credit, visit https://ics-tax.com/services/research-development-tax-credits/.

ABOUT LACEY ROBB:

Lacey Robb is Principal for ICS Tax, LLC. She is an attorney with an LLM in Taxation and has helped numerous taxpayers in a variety of industries take the R&D tax credit. She can be reached by phone at 310-968-0970 or by email at laceyr@ics-tax.com.

ABOUT ICS TAX, LLC (ICS):

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

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

While the trendy term "Microbrewery" may have been the proper terminology for new craft beer breweries and startups, they no longer remain "micro" in revenue, says ICS Tax, LLC (ICS). Growth in the craft beer industry in the U.S. has steadily grown to almost $30 billion.

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

Say Soccer Embraces A True Business Partner to Grow Soccer Participation

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- SAY Soccer, a recognized leader in recreational soccer support and programming, has extended its partnership with the participation growth platform, U.S. Soccer Connect. SAY Soccer was searching for a true business partner to collaborate with on their new initiatives supporting recreational soccer and found one in the Stack Sports powered U.S. Soccer Connect team.

"Stack Sports is the only partner who is focused on solving real challenges for our members. We are excited to renew our partnership with them and evolve the tools needed to meet the changing needs of SAY members," said Doug Wood, Executive Director at SAY Soccer. "Stack Sports has proven they are committed to customer service, innovation and world class programming to simplifying the administration of Soccer for SAY, giving our members more time to focus on the kids playing the game."

U.S. Soccer Connect is the most advanced soccer participation growth platform developed in conjunction with U.S. Soccer to grow the game. By simplifying the life of volunteers with features like league and club automation, mobile-first registration for parents, and easy-to-use marketing tools, it aims to make soccer administration easy.

"SAY Soccer has a long track record of using the game of soccer to grow and support communities," said Tom Arnett, General Manager of U.S. Soccer Connect. "Never has that mission been more important than now, when so many communities have been without youth sports due to the impact of COVID-19. We could not be more proud to continue to support them in this mission."

This partnership extension will further build on the Partners using the largest connected soccer ecosystem on the planet. Servicing over 20k clubs and leagues U.S. Soccer Connect now helps 1 in every 3 players in the U.S. to safely enjoy the game of soccer.

About SAY Soccer

The Soccer Association for Youth, USA (SAY Soccer) was founded in 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio where it remains nationally based today. SAY provides a wide array of services and support to our members including but not limited to insurance, coaching and referee support, legal and administrative support, US Soccer Affiliation, publications for all members, Online Store, and an opportunity for children to experience the game of soccer in a fun, safe environment. SAY Soccer is "The" Leader in Recreational Soccer Support serving over 100,000 athletes. For more information visit https://www.saysoccer.org/.

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 https://stacksports.com/.

Video: https://youtu.be/TsMUNbqkh5Q

SAY Soccer, a recognized leader in recreational soccer support and programming, has extended its partnership with the participation growth platform, U.S. Soccer Connect. SAY Soccer was searching for a true business partner to collaborate with on their new initiatives supporting recreational soccer and found one in the Stack Sports powered U.S. Soccer Connect team.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

IDS and eNotaryLog Ink Partnership to Support Remote Online Notarization

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today it has entered into an partnership agreement with eNotaryLog, a leading remote online notarization (RON) company. This partnership will support an integration between IDS's eClose platform, Solitude Solution, and eNotaryLog's RON platform.

Through this integration, any lender will be able to facilitate a complete digital closing through IDS's Solitude Solution. Notaries and borrowers will meet remotely to complete the closing transaction by eSigning and eStamping closing documents, as permitted on a state-by-state basis.

"IDS is continually focused on expanding the digital mortgage capabilities offered to all parties within Solitude Solution," said IDS Vice President and General Manager Mark Mackey. "This partnership with eNotaryLog is another step towards offering IDS clients a completely digital experience without losing the simple, customized efficiency that has made IDS an industry-leading choice for document preparation."

Solitude Solution is built to generate and deliver closing documents to the appropriate parties, ensuring the eClosing process remains efficient and timely. Solitude Solution is also supported by an expert compliance team, exceptional client support and notifications that make tracking loan packages a cinch.

"IDS has long offered eSign capabilities, enabling clients to facilitate hybrid eClosings," continued Mackey. "By integrating our eSign platform with eNotaryLog's proven RON technology, we are proud to offer our clients and their borrowers the full eClosing experience."

eNotaryLog is an agile cloud technology company providing the most flexible, secure and complete SaaS RON/remote ink notarization (RIN)/eSign platform for businesses and consumers who have digital remote notarization needs. The platform is intuitive, simple to use and allows documents to be processed and notarized anytime, anywhere.

"eNotaryLog is proud to announce our integration with IDS, a leading provider of software solutions that streamlines the document preparation and production process for real estate professionals," said eNotaryLog Co-Founder and CEO James Mitchell. "Our combined solution will add the additional security and convenience of remote online notarizations to IDS' robust digital journey. This partnership marks another landmark step for both companies in paving the last mile to a superior and completely digital experience in real estate."

About eNotaryLog

eNotaryLog is an agile cloud technology company providing the most flexible, secure, and complete SaaS RON/RIN/eSign platform for businesses and consumers who have digital remote notarization needs. The platform is intuitive, simple to use, and allows documents to be processed and notarized anytime, anywhere.

Understanding that every business and signer is unique, eNotaryLog works within an organization's existing framework to enhance current business processes and the signer experience.

While eNotaryLog provides its platform to all industries with notarization needs, its dedication and engagement in the financial mortgage banking industry are unmatched. The company has participated in developing the MISMO standards and is the first RON provider to be MISMO certified. These standards are the foundation in which eNotaryLog developed, built, and continues to expand its market-leading RON platform.

About IDS, Inc.

IDS, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, was founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include eSignatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs, particularly in regard to major industry compliance changes. (https://info.idsdoc.com/)

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today it has entered into an partnership agreement with eNotaryLog, a leading remote online notarization (RON) company.

Related link: https://info.idsdoc.com/

FormFree Elects Mortgage Banking Authority James Deitch, CPA, CMB to Board of Directors

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced the election of serial entrepreneur, mortgage banking executive and author James Deitch, CPA, CMB, to its board of directors. Deitch, a mortgage industry veteran of three decades, has counseled over 200 financial services businesses, served as president and CEO of five federally chartered banks and served on advisory panels for Fannie Mae (OTCMKTS: FNMA), Freddie Mac (OTCMKTS: FMCC), Truist (NYSE: TFC) and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC).

Deitch is the founder and CEO of Teraverde, a group of companies that helps banks and mortgage bankers streamline operations and improve processes and profitability while staying fully compliant with regulatory requirements. He is also a best-selling author, frequent speaker and authoritative thought leader in the residential real estate finance industry.

"Jim Deitch knows the mortgage industry inside and out," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "As a recognized authority on credit policy and risk management who has led some of the nation's fastest-growing banks, Jim's guidance and experience will be invaluable to FormFree as we pursue our mission of enhancing the lending experience for everyone."

"It is an honor to work with the FormFree team," said Deitch. "Brent is a true visionary with a clear sense of mission to make data-driven credit available to all qualified borrowers. It will be a privilege to work with Brent on this vision."

Deitch is the author of the books Digitally Transforming the Mortgage Banking Industry, Strategically Transforming the Mortgage Banking Industry and Disruptive Fintech. He is a frequent contributor to industry-leading publications and an active speaker whose credits include the national meetings of the National Association of Home Builders, the Mortgage Bankers Association, TEC International, Coldwell Banker and Century 21.

About FormFree®

FormFree® is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek® and Passport® make for a more inclusive credit decisioning landscape by enabling lenders to understand people's true ability to pay (ATP®). To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing trillions of dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, dramatically reduces origination timelines and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey®.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/formfree/.

FormFree today announced the election of serial entrepreneur, mortgage banking executive and author James Deitch, CPA, CMB, to its board of directors. Deitch, a mortgage industry veteran of three decades, has counseled over 200 financial services businesses, served as president and CEO of five federally chartered banks and served on advisory panels for Fannie Mae (OTCMKTS: FNMA), Freddie Mac (OTCMKTS: FMCC), Truist (NYSE: TFC) and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC).

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

Mocha Media, A Black Woman Owned Multi-Media Publishing Company, Launches the Second Season of the ‘Literary Lounge by Mocha@MLK’

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mocha Media, A Black Woman Owned Multi Media Publishing Company, announces the season two launch of the "Literary Lounge by Mocha@MLK" in partnership with the MLK Library in Washington D.C.

The "Literary Lounge by Mocha@MLK" is a livestream modern-day speakeasy that spotlights authors, thought leaders and world changers that boldly blaze trails of innovation for the contemporary black thinker.

The new season premiered on March 5, 2021 at 7 p.m. streaming live from the newly renovated historic MLK Library in Washington D.C. featuring Television, Radio Host and Author Bevy Smith with her book "Bevlations."

Creator, Mocha Ochoa, will host the interviews as her guests take center stage.

The Literary Lounge by Mocha launched in 2019 with a mission to spark more concentration surrounding the positives of Black plight, with the times of Negritude and the Harlem Renaissance as a template. This modern think-tank places the definition of luxury on the weight of one's mind. The Literary Lounge by Mocha is where Blackness' worldly brilliance is the thought-not an after-thought.

Over the first season, the program quickly gained popularity as a "go to" destination for Black Authors.

"We had an exciting first season and, if you enjoy stimulating conversations and inspiring stories, then you can't afford to miss this," says Ochoa. "I am passionate about the Harlem Renaissance and the Negritude Movements in their creation of afro surrealist thought. Thought that dared us to dream a world beyond what is and exist as though it were; this space is where pinot and cognac converse, expanding on the theorem that Black is."

Audiences can tune in for the live streaming of Literary Lounge on DC Public Library's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIeYzRm9T6w.

For further information, visit: https://www.dclibrary.org/LITLounge

ABOUT MOCHA MEDIA

Mocha Media Inc engages digital media platforms to tell the ever-evolving story of the Black Experience. It bypasses traditional avenues in publishing connecting underrepresented and under resourced Black authors directly to their audiences. The result is live streaming conversations, digital books, and films, it's a modern-day archive of Black History, Culture, and Futurism.

Media contact:
Mocha Ochoa - Email: info@theoraclegroupinc.net

Mocha Media, A Black Woman Owned Multi Media Publishing Company, announces the season two launch of the "Literary Lounge by Mocha@MLK" in partnership with the MLK Library in Washington D.C.

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Zeteo Biomedical Receives US Patent for Innovative Sublingual Delivery Device for Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Zeteo Biomedical, a privately held, biomedical device company, announced today it has been awarded a United States Patent for its "Oral Delivery Device and Methods" (US Patent 10238577). This latest patent expands the capabilities of Zeteo's ZEOx1™ Delivery Platform to systemically deliver drugs or biologics, into the body non-invasively via the sublingual route.

Sublingual delivery has emerged as a viable route of administration for vaccines and medications for pain, cardiovascular, allergy, seizure, sedation and emesis. The sublingual route avoids first pass metabolism and provides rapid systemic uptake into the body providing advantages over traditional oral medications.

Zeteo's latest innovations expand its ZEOx1 Hydra™ sublingual delivery device family that include configurations for mono-dose disposable and mono-dose reloadable dispensers for vaccines, drugs, biopharmaceuticals, biologics and botanical liquid formulations. "We see expanding demand for metered dose sublingual delivery devices that are easy to use, convenient to carry, deliver a precise dose and can be self-administered," said Timothy Sullivan, President of Zeteo Biomedical.

Zeteo's delivery device technology and product integration services enable pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers to develop drug/device combination products that can extend or establish market exclusivity and competitive differentiation for new or existing drugs and biologics. The shift to developing value added, patient-centric products benefit the consumer through improved compliance and health outcomes while building brand value for the pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturer. Zeteo's delivery platforms and products are designed to meet the diverse demands of consumers and pharma manufacturers in globally competitive markets.

About Zeteo Biomedical LLC

Zeteo Biomedical™ is a biomedical device technology company based in Austin, Texas. Zeteo provides patient-centric delivery device technology and unit dose fill/finish packaging for pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, biologics and botanicals for intranasal, nose-to-brain, ophthalmic, sublingual, and animal care product applications.

For more information, please visit the Zeteo website at: https://www.zeteobiomed.com/

Media Contact
Cathy Diehl
Zeteo Biomedical LLC
+(1) 512-614-0144
zeteo@zeteobiomed.com

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Zeteo Biomedical, a privately held, biomedical device company, announced today it has been awarded a United States Patent for its "Oral Delivery Device and Methods" (US Patent 10238577). This latest patent expands the capabilities of Zeteo's ZEO Delivery Platform to systemically deliver drugs or biologics, into the body non-invasively via the sublingual route.

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

Natick Family Dental has Introduced A Variety of Touchless Digital Options in Response to The Pandemic

NATICK, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- As states and communities begin to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Natick Family Dental's patients are benefitting from a touchless experience to reduce the rate of transmission and ensure their personal safety. Prior to their appointments, all patients receive links (by email) to intake and screening forms that they can fill out electronically.

"As part of our new check-in procedure, our patients will undergo a touchless temperature assessment, so that we can identify and triage people who may have elevated temperatures," says Dr. Robert Stearns.

Please note that the office is only permitting patients with appointments and face masks to enter our facility. At the end of their appointment, patients have the option to pay using a smartphone.

Other safety measures and protocols include an air purifier and filtration system, hand sanitizer, a hydrogen peroxide solution (to gargle), and no magazines/toys in the waiting room area.

About Natick Family Dental

Natick Family Dental is a multi-specialty dental practice that meets all of our patients needs under one roof - from general, cosmetic, implant, and emergency procedures to sedation. Our expert team of 10 dental professionals specialize in endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, and prosthodontics. Offering a convenient, efficient, and safe patient experience, our clinicians and administrative staff take a modern and seamless approach to dentistry.

To learn more, please visit https://www.natickfamilydental.com/.

As states and communities begin to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Natick Family Dental's patients are benefitting from a touchless experience to reduce the rate of transmission and ensure their personal safety. Prior to their appointments, all patients receive links (by email) to intake and screening forms that they can fill out electronically.

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

Recovery Expert Slash Coleman To Discuss New Laughter Yoga Addiction Treatment in Webinar to Help Participants Sustain Long-term Sobriety

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Renowned author and US Laughter Ambassador Slash Coleman announced today that he will offer a webinar on a new form of addiction treatment entitled "Redefining Addiction and Recovery Through Laughter Yoga." Hosted by the Master Center for Addiction Medicine, this free webinar will occur on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. ET and is meant for addiction specialists, laughter yoga professionals, and participants struggling with substance and activity addictions.

Coleman will speak about an in-patient recovery program he created at a treatment facility in 2019 aimed at helping those who struggle with addictions to: alcohol, drugs, sex, relationships, spending, gambling, eating, and self-injury. The program, which has been utilized successfully as an initiative with the US Department of Veterans Affairs, has been known to help participants gain independence from addictive behavior by: reducing stress related cravings, boosting resistance to intense urges and building purpose, self-esteem and sober coping strategies.

"I grew up with addiction in my family and know firsthand the pain it causes," Coleman says. "It's gratifying to see how something as simple as laughter can have such a positive impact on something as complex as addiction."

Slash Coleman is best known for his work on stage, in books and on television where he often uses his irreverent humor to create stories related to his family's struggle with addiction. In 2015, after suffering a mysterious lung collapse while on his book tour, his journey back to health led him to India where he studied with Dr. Madan Kataria, the founder of the worldwide laughter yoga movement.

"Using laughter yoga to support multiple treatment paths makes this unique," says Alexa Fong Drubay, Executive Director of Laughter Yoga USA. "Since addiction is a family disease, our network of free laugher clubs around the world allows us to not only focus on individuals struggling with addiction, but provide family members with support, as well."

Enrollment in the webinar is limited and pre-registration is recommended at: https://laughteryogarichmond.com/masterclass.

There is no cost for participants, though a $25 recommended donation for laughter professionals and those who work in a recovery-related field is suggested. For more information visit https://laughteryogarichmond.com/.

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Renowned author and US Laughter Ambassador Slash Coleman announced today that he will offer a webinar on a new form of addiction treatment entitled "Redefining Addiction and Recovery Through Laughter Yoga."

Related link: https://laughteryogarichmond.com/

Florida’s Best Reverse Mortgage Company Announces Launch of Interactive Website Promising to Give Senior Homeowners Instant Answers

CLEARWATER, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Florida's Best Reverse Mortgage Company, a Clearwater based reverse mortgage firm, has announced the launch of a new interactive website: www.FloridasBestReverse.com.

The website's centerpiece is an interactive qualifier that can calculate a homeowner's available equity. Placed right on the homepage, users can enter a few pieces of non-personal information and instantly find out how much money they can potentially qualify for through a reverse mortgage.

The website is also bursting with reverse mortgage information. A "Reverse Mortgage Process" section takes us an easy-to-understand journey through the reverse mortgage loan process, and an aptly named "Knowledge Center" tab has plenty of reverse mortgage information and gives answers to commonly asked questions.

"The speed and power of technology is amazing these days. Our goal was to find a way to get information into the hands of folks in a manner that is simple, easy to understand, and fast," Said Brian Correa, President of Florida's Best Reverse Mortgage Company.

"With that in mind, we created an interactive tool on our homepage that can quickly answers the equity question all potential borrowers ask: how much money do I qualify for?" he said. "We really strived to create something accessible and modern, a way to give seniors more information and more choices when it comes to reverse mortgages. I think we have achieved that."

A reverse mortgage (Sometimes referred to as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, or HECM), is a mortgage available to seniors as young as 60 that does not require a mortgage payment. Equity in the form of tax-free cash can be used for almost any purpose, although debt consolidation and elimination of current mortgage payments are among the most popular uses.

To learn more, visit: http://FloridasBestReverse.com

About Florida's Best Reverse Mortgage Company:

Based in Clearwater, Fla., Florida's Best Reverse Mortgage Company is a boutique mortgage brokerage firm that specializes in reverse mortgages, and caters to the Florida market exclusively. Dedicated to providing reverse mortgage products to senior homeowners 60 and up, Florida's Best Reverse Mortgage is community driven and locally focused.

Florida's Best Reverse Mortgage Company, a Clearwater based reverse mortgage firm, has announced the launch of a new interactive website. The website's centerpiece is an interactive qualifier that can calculate a homeowner's available equity.

Shipping Now – The Rypos Diesel Particulate Filter for Carrier X4 models 7300 and 7500

FRANKLIN, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- RYPOS, Inc., a developer, and manufacturer of advanced exhaust filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines, is pleased to announce the first shipments of their Rypos DPF for Carrier X4 series Transport Refrigeration Units. A fleet located in Central California received the first shipment of filters in January and production is ramping up to meet an increase in early sales.

The X4 is the most cost-effective way to meet CARB's Level 3+ PM reduction standards. The active DPF monitors time and backpressure and automatically initiates regeneration requiring no driver intervention while ensuring that the filter is clean independent of exhaust temperature.

The X4 DPF is a retrofit solution, with a simple replacement of the existing exhaust system. After installation of the X4 DPF, the TRUs are CARB compliant for life.

* The filter is CARB verified for the Carrier X4 7300 and the X4 7500 models

* The filter and controls are the same as the current Carrier filters

* Installation includes the simple replacement of the OEM frame bracket with Rypos DPF mounting bracket

* The DPF assembly has a static (fixed) rain cap filter system designed for installation efficiency

ABOUT RYPOS:

RYPOS is a privately held company with operations in Franklin, MA. They have designed and developed a number of leading-edge diesel exhaust filtration products for small and large engines that utilize their patented electrical regeneration strategy and technology. Learn more at: https://www.rypos.com/

Rypos Contact: Trish Jacobs, 508-429-4552, or email tjacobs@rypos.com.

RYPOS, Inc., 40 Kenwood Circle, Franklin, MA 02038

RYPOS, Inc., a developer, and manufacturer of advanced exhaust filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines, is pleased to announce the first shipments of their Rypos DPF for Carrier X4 series Transport Refrigeration Units. A fleet located in Central California received the first shipment of filters in January and production is ramping up to meet an increase in early sales.

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

DataNumen Outlook Drive Recovery: Seamless PST Repair and Multilingual UI

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- DataNumen company, the creator of top-level data recovery solutions, announces the release of DataNumen Outlook Drive Recovery 8.5 - a powerful tool aimed at the repair of PST files of Microsoft Outlook. The new version boasts a multilingual user interface: it is available in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.

Microsoft Outlook is a widely used solution for personal data management and email communication. It is distributed as a part of MS Office productivity suite and has over 400 million users all over the world. Outlook uses PST files to store the important data on a local hard drive: messages, attachments, calendar appointments, contact lists, etc. Unfortunately, PST files are not reliable and often prone to corruption because of hardware failures, excessively large size, or access over a network. If a corrupt or damaged PST file contains valuable data (be that critical business information or a collection of cherished letters), this may lead to monetary damage or deep frustration.

To prevent such a conundrum, it is highly advisable to install an efficient PST recovery program - for instance, DataNumen Outlook Drive Recovery. It employs the same AI-based technology that has demonstrated remarkable efficiency in another PST recovery product - DataNumen Outlook Repair, which has a stunning average recovery rate of 95.7% (to put that in context, the second-best tool reaches only 53.2%).

DataNumen Outlook Drive Recovery helps the user with the most challenging situations that involve PST files. It can restore deleted PST tables after the Recycle Bin has been emptied. Moreover, it recovers PST files after permanent deletion, HDD formatting, or repartitioning. The program supports the repair of oversized PST files (up to 16777216 TB) and can perform batch processing.

The latest version 8.5 is localized into ten European and Asian languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. It means that the simple and uncluttered interface of DataNumen Outlook Drive Recovery has become even clearer and easier to use.

KEY FEATURES:

- Exhaustive recovery of all PST data: messages, folders, contacts, task lists, etc.

- Repair of deleted PST files after emptying the Recycle Bin, permanently deleted PST files, deleted Outlook messages and other items

- Recovery of oversized PST files and splitting them into several smaller ones

- Retrieval of data from encrypted PST files without having a password

- Repair of PST files on hard drives after formatting or repartitioning, as well as on all kinds of corrupt media

- Support for batch processing

- Intuitive multilingual interface.

Learn more about DataNumen Outlook Drive Recovery at: https://www.datanumen.com/outlook-drive-recovery/

Pricing and Availability

DataNumen Outlook Drive Recovery 8.5 is compatible with 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 evaluation, the cost of a business license starts from 29.95 USD.

About DataNumen

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

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

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

Product page: https://www.datanumen.com/outlook-drive-recovery/

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DataNumen company, the creator of top-level data recovery solutions, announces the release of DataNumen Outlook Drive Recovery 8.5 - a powerful tool aimed at the repair of PST files of Microsoft Outlook. The new version boasts a multilingual user interface: it is available in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.

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