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EATYALL Launches New Program that Provides Resources to Chefs and Sampling Opportunities for Farmers

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. /ScoopCloud/ -- EATYALL founders, Andy and Marianna Chapman, plan to send hundreds of Chef Care Packages to hardworking chefs in 2021.

The Chapmans have built relationships with chefs around the globe for over a decade, assisting them in their search for better ingredients and taking them for "boots-on-the-ground" immersive Chef Camps around the U.S. For the last 10 months they have brainstormed how best to help chefs who have struggled to conform to new restrictions, reduced staff and stringent health codes while continuing the essential work of product sampling.

Opportunities for product sampling have dwindled during the pandemic. Trade shows and festivals have been a great resource for many years but most have been postponed with no reschedule date. EATYALL's own popular Chef Camps have been paused for the safety and concern of the chefs and farmers, yet their focus remains on helping chefs thoughtfully source ingredients. The Chef Care Package Program continues this connection in a surprisingly analog method... snail mail.

"It's really been neat to see the fusion of inspiration and encouragement, something every chef in America can use right now. I've gotten messages from each chef who got a package, and it seemed like it made their month to be remembered during this time," said Andy Chapman, CEO of EATYALL.

EATYALL's Chef Care Packages began rolling out last month with the first boxes filled with samples from the Georgia Pecan Growers Association. The attractive boxes were packed with pecans, handwritten cards and small gifts. They felt more like a curated gift than a sampling program. EATYALL is focused on creating an experience that not only provides product information but unites the recipients in a digital community where they can share photos or recipes using the ingredients they receive.

"There's no magic wand in marketing, but sending great products with handwritten notes of encouragement have gotten a tremendous and inspiring response from chefs and farmers alike," Chapman adds.

Care package themes will vary each month highlighting different industry partners and farms. Producer groups can encourage and equip chefs that fit their target market by joining the EATYALL Chef Care Package Program.

To learn more, visit: http://eatyall.com/love.

Media Contact:
Marianna Chapman
COO, EATYALL
+1-662-392-1179
marianna@eatyall.com
Web: https://eatyall.com/

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EATYALL founders, Andy and Marianna Chapman, plan to send hundreds of Chef Care Packages to hardworking chefs in 2021. The Chapmans have built relationships with chefs around the globe for over a decade, assisting them in their search for better ingredients.

Related link: https://eatyall.com/

DataNumen DWG Recovery 2.1: Repair Maximum AutoCAD Data with Ease

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- DataNumen company, the developer and vendor of pro-level recovery solutions, announces the release of DataNumen DWG Recovery 2.1. This program performs quick repair of inaccessible AutoCAD drawing files with the highest average recovery rate confirmed by comparative tests. The new features of version 2.1 include automatic upgrades to the latest version and auto-check for product updates.

AutoCAD is a widely used program for computer-aided design and drafting. It is an essential tool for engineers, architects, interior designers, real estate developers, and other professionals all over the world. Unfortunately, the drawing files (DWG) created in AutoCAD may get damaged or corrupt due to a variety of reasons: power failures, hardware problems, virus attacks, or OS errors can make them inaccessible. To avoid the loss of important blueprints and considerable monetary damage, it is recommended to get an effective DWG recovery solution in advance - for example, DataNumen DWG Recovery, which already helps over 10 million users worldwide.

DataNumen DWG Recovery is based on the company's proprietary technology: the program scans damaged DWG files byte by byte, making it possible to restore as much AutoCAD data as possible. During comparative tests, DataNumen DWG Recovery demonstrated the best average recovery rate of 81.1% and the average recovery time of about 3.5 minutes. It is worth noting that the built-in RECOVERALL command of AutoCAD managed to restore only 7.2% of DWG data.

Apart from the high recovery rate, DataNumen DWG Recovery is remarkable for its intuitive interface and straightforward recovery procedure. The user only needs to select the DWG file that needs to be repaired, chooses the output format, and clicks the "Start Recovery" button. The percentage of completion can be viewed on the progress bar, and once the recovery is successfully finished, the user gets a pop-up message. Under the Batch Recovery tab, it is also possible to repair multiple DWG files in one go.

The new features of DataNumen DWG Recovery 2.1 include automatic upgrades to the latest version and auto-check for new updates. It is advisable to regularly install new updates because the DataNumen team is constantly working on the program to improve its performance.

DataNumen DWG Recovery 2.1 at a glance:
- Recovery of corrupt and damaged DWG files
- Support for all AutoCAD formats, from R14 to 2021 DWG files
- Recovery of deleted objects in DWG files
- Recovery of DWG files on corrupted media
- Batch processing of drawing files
- Auto upgrade to the latest version
- Auto-check for program updates
- Context menu integration (right-click recovery)
- Drag & drop support

Learn more about DataNumen DWG Recovery at: https://www.datanumen.com/dwg-recovery/

Pricing and Availability

DataNumen DWG Recovery 2.1 is compatible with Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP, Vista/7/8/8.1/10 or Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019. It supports AutoCAD R14 to 2021 DWG files. The demo version can be downloaded for free, the cost of a license starts from 39.95 USD.

About DataNumen

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

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

Links:

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

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

Video: https://youtu.be/2FpyqwZ9FPQ

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

Download: https://www.datanumen.com/dwg-recovery/ddwgr.exe

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

DataNumen company, the developer and vendor of pro-level recovery solutions, announces the release of DataNumen DWG Recovery 2.1. This program performs quick repair of inaccessible AutoCAD drawing files with the highest average recovery rate confirmed by comparative tests. The new features of version 2.1 include automatic upgrades to the latest version and auto-check for product updates.

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

EV Solar Charging Carport Offered by SunnyCal Solar

JACKSON, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SunnyCal Solar Inc., a provider of innovative solar products, announces release of the new EV Solar Carport to provide independent charging power for Electric Vehicles.

Solar powered carports are powered by patented Steel Roof Solar (SRS) modules that have crystalline solar cells built into the metal roof sheets. These SRS modules create energy that is stored in a local battery and powers the EV car charger.

The structure is a stand-alone steel framed structure, that provides shade and rain protection for vehicles while charging. All components are fully galvanized for long life. Options are available for lighting, powder coating and foundation anchors.

Benefits of the EV Solar Carport are numerous. Solar charging power saves money by avoiding utility charges. Construction costs to connect EV chargers to the electric meter are eliminated. Future mileage taxes and charging fees are avoided. Carports may be eligible for Renewable ITC tax benefits.

"Meeting the growing demands for EV chargers can be an expensive proposition," said Steven Dollens, SunnyCal Solar, CEO. "EV Solar Carports are the most cost-effective way for many businesses meet the increasing needs for customer charging services."

Businesses that are mandated to provide EV charging, but lack the required high-power wiring in parking lots, can avoid massive upgrade costs. Since EV Solar Carports are lighted and self-powered, they can be placed without regard for proximity to power or lighting outlets.

EV Solar Carports are available in kit form, with on-site installation services available. Dealer network available.

More general information is available at https://sunnycalsolar.com/electric-car-charging/.

Purchase details are available as https://sunnycalsolar.com/products/24x14-ev-solar-carport-4000w-solar/

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SunnyCal Solar Inc., a provider of innovative solar products, announces release of the new EV Solar Carport to provide independent charging power for Electric Vehicles.

Related link: https://sunnycalsolar.com/

Connected Solutions Group Launches Managed Services Division

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Connected Solutions Group, LLC (CSG), a national leader in wireless hardware deployment and services, today announced that it has launched a full-scale managed services division. The MSP offerings, which are well over a year in the making, allow the company to offer its customers 24/7/365 support on hardware and services.

"This has been a long time coming for us," said Michael Pittman, CEO at CSG. "Our customers have been asking us for an all-encompassing support and managed services offering and we are beyond proud to be able to offer these services." CSG will offer Managed Services and Support across all its major product categories including all mobile devices, routers, MDM, and OneTalk, Verizon's exclusive VOIP service.

"We really took our time to make sure we got this right," commented James Munsey, COO at CSG. "We've spent the last 18 months building out the offerings and then building a dedicated staff behind them. We've brought on Justin Nuckols to lead the division and a team of seasoned support technicians behind him to offer every tier-level of service."

The MSP/Support offerings are based on monthly subscriptions varying in price depending on the hours of support desired (for example, subscribers can choose weekday business hours support or 24/7 support) and the type of support needed. "We built something that is scalable as a customer grows," said Munsey. "Different levels of service for different customer needs makes this extremely cost-effective for the customer. We can essentially become their outsourced IT department for these devices and services."

CSG views the MSP offering as a gamechanger to both CSG and its customers. "I cannot underscore what a big deal this is to the marketplace," said Pittman. "We are extremely proud of this product, the team behind it, and our ability now to offer true full lifecycle management of the devices and services we offer."

Pittman went on to describe the demand behind managed services. "Mobility hardware is only becoming more complex and simultaneously more prevalent in the business community and 5G is going to see the use cases and efficiencies of these devices expand exponentially. So, with all of this in mind, companies need the support to ensure that their employees can use their devices to their fullest extent and to ensure that any problems are quickly resolved."

"To us," Pittman concluded, "this is the icing on our cake and how we make sure that we are giving our customers everything they need to be successful."

About Connected Solutions Group

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

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

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Connected Solutions Group, LLC (CSG), a national leader in wireless hardware deployment and services, today announced that it has launched a full-scale managed services division. The MSP offerings, which are well over a year in the making, allow the company to offer its customers 24/7/365 support on hardware and services.

Related link: https://connectedsolutionsgroup.com/

Dynamic Facebook Posting Tool for Social Media Managers and Individuals

REDDING, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Burroughs Media has developed a dynamic new tool for social media managers and individuals posting on Facebook, the Ultimate Poster for Facebook, a Chrome browser extension. It posts to up to 20 groups in one click! This extension has grown quickly with currently over 10,000 users.

It is used to inform your Facebook Community about anything. Some of our customers are restaurants that want to promote a special event, creative people who want their friends to know about their latest project, musicians that want to quickly get the word out about where they are playing and sports enthusiasts who want to communicate to their Facebook sports groups. The applications for this extension are almost limitless.

Some of its special functions are the capability to create different categories of Facebook group URLs to post to which you can go back and edit or delete. You can also include links to a video or image which will show up as such in your posts. While it's automatically posting in the background a user can do other work on their computer or elsewhere, saving them valuable time.

"Keeping up with your Facebook involvement takes a lot of time. Being your own social media manager is so important to day to get the word out about whatever you do or want to promote. This is a fun and powerful tool even for those who just want to share personal messages, photos or videos," said Trace Burroughs, Owner of Burroughs Media.

If you want to try it out you can do so for two weeks without a credit card.

This tool is easy to use and has a simple four-page guide that explains everything about it, which you can download here for free (PDF): https://burroughsmedia.com/Poster_Guide.pdf

You can get the free trial with no credit card here https://burroughsmedia.com/poster_for_facebook/

Explainer video on YouTube is here: https://youtu.be/WxP6e4idC9E

MEDIA CONTACT
If you would like more information about the Poster for Facebook call Trace Burroughs at 203-664-1086 EST or email at burroughsmedia@gmail.com

Burroughs Media has developed a dynamic new tool for social media managers and individuals posting on Facebook, the Ultimate Poster for Facebook, a Chrome browser extension. It posts to up to 20 groups in one click! This extension has grown quickly with currently over 10,000 users.

Related link: https://burroughsmedia.com/

NJWeedman Responds to New Jersey Governor’s Request for Dismissal in Ed Forchion vs. Phil Murphy Cannabis Case

TRENTON, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Veteran marijuana activist Ed "NJWeedman" Forchion put New Jersey under the cannabis microscope late last year when he challenged the state's newly passed marijuana legalization laws with a lawsuit directed at Governor Phil Murphy (Case 3:20-cv-16582-PGS-TJB FORCHION v. MURPHY at: http://njweedman.com/Federal_Cannabis_lawsuit.pdf ).

In response to the governor's recently filed request for the lawsuit's dismissal (http://www.njweedman.com/Federal_Cannabis_Lawsuit_Murphy_REPLY.pdf) , Forchion's attorney, John Vincent Saykanic, Esq. has filed a 78-page complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief (http://www.njweedman.com/Federal_Cannabis_Lawsuit_Njweedman_Response.pdf). Governor Murphy, represented by the Attorney General of New Jersey Gurbir S. Grewal, requested the dismissal claiming in defense that he has not officially signed the state's pending Regulated Cannabis Act. Peter G. Sheridan, United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey has elected to hear oral arguments on February 17, 2021.

Forchion has accused the state of baiting New Jersey citizens into voting for the legalization of a corporate, Caucasian run cannabis industry, under the guise of legalizing marijuana. Forchion notes that under the current developing legislation, marijuana would still be illegal and in fact, criminalized, in underserved communities. Boldly fighting for inclusion and equality for marginalized vendors who are being excluded in the legalization marketplace, Forchion's arguments champion what he defines as the "existing underground marketeers that currently provide 90% of the marijuana consumed in the state."

"I'm demanding small businesses like myself, which ironically are the backs the current industry is built upon, be granted concessions that are due to us based on the well documented history of our marijuana related prosecution across this country. Now, corporations and state politicians are attempting to write us out of this multibillion-dollar industry, and my lawsuit documents and challenges the complicity of these efforts," expresses Forchion. "Considering that Governor Murphy has not yet signed the Regulated Cannabis Act that I am contesting, will he further delay signing it while this case proceeds? And if so, where does that leave the thousands of citizens who voted for legalization?"

Forchion, a cannabis cult figure, has rallied for fair representation and legalization for over three decades now. In 2016, his lawyer, Attorney Saykanic, filed Forchion's case challenging the state of New Jersey before the United States Supreme Court regarding pertinent issues pertaining to reefer, racial discrimination and religion.

"I have always believed in Forchion's legal battles. Since his first arrest in 1997 to his current Citizen Dispensary located across the street for Trenton City Hall, Forchion has never backed down from the systemic racial discrepancies inherit in the structuring of the cannabis legalization industry. This lawsuit may redefine how legalization will ultimately play out in New Jersey. Forchion is controversial yes, but his insight, arguments, and academic understanding of the languaging of law are proving to stand the test of time. Many of us are just now beginning to fully realize the impact of concerns he has espoused for decades now," notes Attorney Saykanic.

In his lawsuit, filed in November 2020, Forchion sought to have the "Court declare unconstitutional and invalid the application and implementation of the 'Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Marijuana.'" Forchion asserted that the Regulated Cannabis Act, as the amendment is referred to in the lawsuit, "deprives him of equal protection and due process under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution as it subjects him to selective prosecution."

Forchion also noted that the state unfairly allows Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) dispensaries to possess large amounts of marijuana in violation of federal law while prosecuting individuals such as himself. Forchion has had numerous marijuana related prosecutions brought against him by the State of New Jersey, including a pending matter.

Forchion further proposed that voters were duped into believing that they were voting to legalize marijuana, while unwittingly sanctioning a cannabis industry which only grants legalization to a majority of Caucasian owned corporate entities while criminalizing many individuals of color, who in effect will not be granted similar access to grow, sale and distribute. Comparing the pending legislation to the 1990's cocaine vs. crack dilemma, Forchion cites how the State is subtly creating a distinction between illegal "marijuana" supplied by vendors like him, versus state 'regulated cannabis' sold by majority Caucasian owned and operated corporations.

New Jersey's cannabis legislature has come under increasingly mounting criticism with the state publicly criticized for attempting to push through a corporatized cannabis culture with not enough regard for the constituents that voted it through. The state seemingly hangs in yet further limbo as the Governor may now delay full legislative passage per Forchion's unprecedented filing. News of longtime New Jersey resident, Rohan Marley, and son of reggae legend Bob Marley, entering the market with his Lightshade retail site offers inspiring signs of hope, however.

In the past, Forchion has been vehemently retaliated against by the State of New Jersey. In 2002, he was jailed for advocating the legalization of marijuana. Forchion was held at the Burlington County Jail for over five months when United States District Court Federal Judge Joseph E. Irenas, U.S.D.J., hearing his civil rights suit, agreed that the state had violated Forchion's First Amendment right to advocate marijuana's legalization and ordered him to be released.

In 2016, Forchion and his partner, Debi Madaio, had their restaurant, NJWeedman's Joint, raided by Mercer County law enforcement authorities on marijuana dealing charges. Forchion was held without bail for 447 days due to the retaliatory charge of witness tampering. He was acquitted by a jury and all charges were dismissed with no convictions.

Media, legislature, politicians and cannabis activists and supporters worldwide are taking close heed of this case as it maneuvers the smoky realms of legalization. Find out more about Ed "NJWeedman" Forchion at https://linktr.ee/NJWeedman .

MEDIA CONTACT
Makeda Smith
Jazzmyne Public Relations
makeda@jazzmynepr.com
323-380-8819

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CAPTION: Ed "NJWeedman" Forchion (first image) is fighting for inclusion and equality for marginalized vendors who are being excluded in the cannabis legalization marketplace. Forchion champions for the existing underground suppliers that currently provide 90% of the marijuana consumed in his state. Second image, left to right: Governor Phil Murphy; Senator Nicholas P. Scutari; Ed "NJWeedman" Forchion, the 'elephant in the room'; Scott Rudder, former Republican state legislator; and Senator Stephen M. Sweeney. Graphic art by Clemente "Sketch" Aused Jr./ @pleaseb_thechange

Veteran marijuana activist Ed "NJWeedman" Forchion put New Jersey under the cannabis microscope late last year when he challenged the state's newly passed marijuana legalization laws with a lawsuit directed at Governor Phil Murphy (Case 3:20-cv-16582-PGS-TJB FORCHION v. MURPHY).

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

EPIC Welcomes John Prentis and Larry Bowlus to Executive Risk and Cyber Practice

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is pleased to welcome John Prentis and Larry Bowlus to its Executive Risk and Cyber practice. Joining from a global broker, Prentis and Bowlus will focus on large public, technology, and financial institution executive liability coverages, including Directors & Officers Liability as well as Errors & Omissions, General Partnership Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary, Crime, and Kidnap & Ransom.

The senior team of Prentis and Bowlus brings a combined experience of 50 years in the industry. Prentis most recently co-led Aon's Financial Services Group in San Francisco, providing advisory and placement services for a variety of executive lines. Bowlus served as senior vice president and team leader within the same group, specializing in D&O and management liability insurance programs for public and private companies. Both bring a breadth of experience across industry groups, with deep experience handling executive risks for technology, life science companies and financial institutions, among many others in the public and private sectors.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome John and Larry to EPIC," said Steve Denton, EPIC CEO. "Their experience serving large publicly traded clients and deep expertise in the technology sector fits perfectly with our deep resources currently deployed in the large account risk management sector. In fact, they will work closely with our Policy Response Unit focused on complex shareholder claims and our Analytics practice where we perform risk modeling and benchmarking analysis."

Prentis and Bowlus will lend significant expertise to EPIC's Executive Risk and Cyber practice, which emphasizes a holistic approach to identifying, understanding and managing risks.

"We're fortunate to add two senior risk advisors and brokers in John and Larry to our team of experts," said Kelly Geary, EPIC National Practice Leader, Executive Risk and Cyber. "Our clients will benefit instantly from their perspective and expertise, particularly in today's challenging and dynamic marketplace."

Prentis and Bowlus will work from the firm's San Francisco office.

John Prentis
john.prentis@epicbrokers.com
Cell: 415.238.4575

Larry Bowlus
larry.bowlus@epicbrokers.com
Cell: 415.254.5918

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: https://epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is pleased to welcome John Prentis and Larry Bowlus to its Executive Risk and Cyber practice. Joining from a global broker, Prentis and Bowlus will focus on large public, technology, and financial institution executive liability coverages, including Directors & Officers Liability.

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

HitPaw Toolkit Version 1.2.0 Released with New Features

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- HitPaw publishes HitPaw Toolkit version 1.2.0 with new features: video converter, merge video, resize video, and photo editor which makes it more powerful to edit videos and pictures. As a video and picture tool for beginners, HitPaw focuses on easy-to-use UI and strives for providing "no tech necessary" video editing tools for users.

WHAT ARE NEW FEATURES OF HITPAW TOOLKIT?

1. Resize Video

Change the video size to post it to your social media. The best feature for users is to choose the scale of platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc., directly without needing to know what's the detailed requirement of each platform. Fit and fill features allow you to decide how to show the video.

2. Merge Video

Merge several videos are not a problem for you anymore with HitPaw Toolkit. What makes the merge feature over other software? It is that you can preview the merge effects without exporting and simply drag and drop to change the video position.

3. Video & Audio Converter

HitPaw Toolkit supports converting video and audio to any format. You can extract the audio from video easily, convert video to other formats as you want. It supports importing and exporting more than 1000+ video/audio formats.

4. Photo Editor

Completely free to crop, rotate, add text, and adjust photo brightness, saturation and contrast. There are many little tricks in this function, like angle, scale, palette and many more.

OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:

1. All video features support importing and editing GIF.

2. Add Hardware acceleration feature to speed up exporting.

3. Optimize the preview of Crop&Rotate function

4. Added the fine-tuning feature to trim video, long-press the start or end slider to enable

The Whole Functions of HitPaw Toolkit

Apart from the 4 new functions above, HitPaw Toolkit also helps to cut video, adjust video, speed up or slow down video, add music to video, make stop motion video, crop&rotate video, convert video to GIF and also create meme.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY:

Three pricing plans, based on your needs:

$8.99 for one month license

$14.99 for one quarter license

$19.99 for one year license

Learn more: https://www.hitpaw.com/purchase/buy-hitpaw-toolkit.html

ABOUT HITPAW

HitPaw is an emerging software company specialized in video editing, image editing, meme making, etc. Information https://www.hitpaw.com/about.html

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQwRggaotgiMcPbiCOsJeBA

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HitPawofficial

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

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HitPaw publishes HitPaw Toolkit version 1.2.0 with new features: video converter, merge video, resize video, and photo editor which makes it more powerful to edit videos and pictures. As a video and picture tool for beginners, HitPaw focuses on easy-to-use UI and strives for providing "no tech necessary" video editing tools for users.

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

RightOnTrek Launches Premium Line of Adventure Meals for Backpackers

WHITEFISH, Mont. /ScoopCloud/ -- RightOnTrek today announced the release of its long-awaited Adventure Meals for backpackers. Their meals use the finest ingredients and preferred preparation and preservations techniques to create a delicious dining experience on the trail.

RightOnTrek Adventure Meals can be bought using their simultaneously launched Adventure Meal Planner that allows you to not only buy their new line of breakfast and dinner entrees, but all your snacks, sides, desserts and drinks as well. Their Meal Planner makes it easy to get delicious, compact, inexpensive, nutrient-dense meals shipped straight to your door. RightOnTrek meals are packed by seasoned backpackers and organized by day, ready for your backpacking trip.

"Our goal at RightOnTrek is to provide a better trail meal experience to all backpackers. We've revolutionized how trail meals are made, prepared, enjoyed, planned, and shared," said Victoria Livschitz, Founder of RightOnTrek.

The easy-to-use meal planner will quickly select your meals with customizable options that cater to most diets. Enter your preferences for spicy, vegetarian, and dairy and then select your total calories per day. With one click their proprietary algorithm will build your personal meal plan. You can keep your selections, or adjust them to taste.

* Designed by backpacker chefs and modeled after the diets of the world's foremost explorers.
* Gives you the right balance of vitamins, minerals, protein, carbs and healthy fats.
* Handmade with care.
* Memorably delicious. Sure to satiate even the most selective palates.
* Easy on your budget. $1 for 100 calories. $20 gets you a healthy 2,000 calorie meal kit.
* Cooks on the trail in 10 minutes.
* Comes in sustainable packaging wherever possible.

Entrees range from Egg, Cheese and Bacon Scramble, Beef Lasagne Stew, Chicken Coconut Curry Rice, Chicken Alfredo Pasta, and a variety of exquisite options.

RightOnTrek Adventure Meals are available now at https://rightontrek.com/meals/

About RightOnTrek

RightOnTrek makes epic wilderness adventures more accessible to everyone, from first-time backpackers to lifelong mountaineers. By combining in-depth information about popular wilderness destinations with expertly-designed multi-day backpacking itineraries, collaborative trip planning tools, and complete wilderness adventure meals, RightOnTrek is removing the barriers to experience the magic of the Great Outdoors to nature lovers of all ages, skills, and physical abilities.

Learn more: https://rightontrek.com/

MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephen Gibson
Marketing Communications Director, RightOnTrek
+1-925-400-9605
sgibson@rightontrek.com

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RightOnTrek today announced the release of its long-awaited Adventure Meals for backpackers. Their meals use the finest ingredients and preferred preparation and preservations techniques to create a delicious dining experience on the trail.

Related link: https://rightontrek.com/

Tech Giant Facebook ‘Censoring’ Small Business

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nana's All Purpose Alkaline Seasoning, a premium Himalayan Salt based alkaline blend sold direct to consumers, at nanaseasoning.com, in an 8.4-ounce bottle is being "censored" by Facebook, says Changing The World Foods, LLC. Since October 27, 2020 Facebook has stopped this small business and others from placing paid advertisements.

"Nana's All Purpose Alkaline Seasoning is a small business, and we depend on social media sites like Facebook to advertise. So, when they disable our accounts and accounts of other small businesses it can harm our sales especially during a pandemic and economic downturn," says company Co-Founder and CEO, Rasheed Williams.

Nana's All Purpose Alkaline Seasoning launched on October 5, 2020 and is owned and distributed by Changing The World Foods, LLC, a consumer packaged goods company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company ran several ad campaigns on Facebook for twenty-one (21) days until the tech giant disabled its ad accounts thus preventing the company from placing additional paid ads.

"We attempted to contact Facebook and resolve this issue for almost five months without any word from them. At the end of the day, we enjoy the platform and want to place ads to grow our business," says Williams.

The seasoning is alkaline which means having a pH higher than 7.0. The human body is naturally slightly alkaline, with a blood pH of around 7.4. In recent years alkaline diets and products have been embraced for various claims including possibly boosting immunity. While the company makes no health claims it does support living a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet that may help boost immunity. It encourages all to consult a medical doctor prior to embarking on lifestyle changes.

"Small businesses in the United States and across the globe are being disproportionately impacted during these difficult times. We want Facebook to stop censoring us and allow our ads to run. We created an amazing seasoning that goes on all foods and want the world to enjoy it as we know Nana Makes Everything Better!" says Williams.

About Nana's All Purpose Alkaline Seasoning

Nana's All Purpose Alkaline Seasoning is a premium Himalayan Salt based alkaline food spice blend that actuates and accents the natural flavor profile of proteins, vegetables, fruits, and snacks. The seasoning is owned and distributed by Changing The World Foods, LLC. Visit https://nanaseasoning.com/ for more information.

About Changing The World Foods, LLC

Changing The World Foods, LLC is a consumer packaged goods company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and distributes Nana's All Purpose Alkaline Seasoning. Visit https://www.ctwfoods.com/ for more information.

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Caption: Nana's All Purpose Alkaline Seasoning.

Nana's All Purpose Alkaline Seasoning, a premium Himalayan Salt based alkaline blend sold direct to consumers, at nanaseasoning.com, in an 8.4-ounce bottle is being "censored" by Facebook, says Changing The World Foods, LLC. Since October 27, 2020 Facebook has stopped this small business and others from placing paid advertisements.

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Blockit COVID-19 Operations Platform Powers Big City Vaccination

MCKINNEY, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Blockit Inc., a leading provider of digital care coordination solutions, has been on the front lines of the pandemic, providing a no-cost adaptation of their deeply integrated and highly sophisticated healthcare scheduling platform to be utilized toward COVID-19 relief efforts. Today, Blockit announced that its vaccine scheduling solution is now being used by over 350 organizations responsible for scheduling over 400,000 vaccines. Notable cities such as the City of Dallas and the City of Houston utilizing the platform experienced peak usage of over 200 vaccination appointments scheduled per minute.

The solution has facilitated the pre and post-vaccine processes for organizations across the country including large and small healthcare systems, state and county health departments, and pharmacies. As more vaccines get approved, production increases, and distribution happens more easily, Blockit continues to update platform policies and procedures to enhance the patient and provider experience. Blockit's clients are thinking ahead by incorporating healthcare industry level secure and robust automation to improve patient communication, reduce administrative overhead, and keep providers focused on maximizing vaccinations performed.

"We can't be more thankful for the Blockit team's quick and competent action toward getting our city ready for a mass vaccination effort in record time. It's working great!" said Stephan J. Lopez Jr., Section Chief of Dallas Fire-Rescue Geospatial Intelligence & Analytics

Blockit's HIPAA compliant, high-capacity platform and flexible application programming interface (API) enables organizations to create delivery a very simple and friendly experience for patients to easily find, book and register appointments. While ensuring the providers can establish the necessary logic to properly screen, direct, manage and disposition patients very easily. The simple technology makes it easy to scale and adapt to any care setting across existing EHR infrastructures or as stand alone. To include leveraging smart technology to automate second dose notification, reminders and scheduling.

"Since focusing our capabilities on Covid-19 efforts, we've had an incredible response from all over the nation," said Jake McCarley, co-founder and CEO of Blockit. "We have always been very proud of our unique digital care coordination solutions but we are now especially proud of the positive impact we are making in the fight against this pandemic."

Providers interested in seamlessly managing vaccination schedules can visit https://www.blockitnow.com/covidtesting and follow the simple five-minute enrollment process.

Blockit is committed to its mission of making the patient journey simple for patients, patient advocates, community members, and healthcare providers. The company will continue to provide updates on the status of testing and vaccine availability to patients as providers enroll. Please visit https://www.blockitnow.com/ to keep up with any updates.

About Blockit

Blockit's focus on simplifying healthcare processes for everyone motivated the company to build technologies that improve patient access and lead to better patient outcomes. By combining advanced technology with expert service and support, Blockit removes the barriers that stand in the way of patient access and care. Find out more at https://www.blockitnow.com/.

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Blockit Inc., a leading provider of digital care coordination solutions, has been on the front lines of the pandemic, providing a no-cost adaptation of their deeply integrated and highly sophisticated healthcare scheduling platform to be utilized toward COVID-19 relief efforts. Today, Blockit announced that its vaccine scheduling solution is now being used by over 350 organizations responsible for scheduling over 400,000 vaccines.

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

Olea Kiosks®, Inc. Expands Leadership Team to Include Sales and Strategic Focus

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the growth of its leadership team to include sales management and strategic business development. The company has expanded the role of Rusty Gaynes to Director of Sales, Alliances and Strategic Partnerships and promoted Daniel Olea to Director of Strategy and Business Development.

Rusty started with Olea in July of 2020 creating the alliances and strategic partnerships program and he will continue to oversee all aspects of the partnership ecosystem including the creation of innovative partner offerings and go-to-market strategies. Expansion of his duties include leading the sales team to deliver against revenue goals. Rusty will also be instrumental in helping to identify and remove obstacles that impact sales productivity as the company further develops its inside sales and operational processes.

As the fourth generation in the business, Daniel has spent almost four years as an account executive with the company, and each year demonstrated growth. With a strong understanding for strategic initiatives, he will lead the company in its development of long-term growth plans. With his detailed analysis and recognition of emerging trends, in this role, Daniel will drive business development activities as well as continue to enhance corporate strategy.

"With the announcement of our recent manufacturing expansion, it was also time to align the rest of the organization to ensure we have the focus necessary for the future," said Olea Kiosks Inc. CEO Frank Olea. "As I transition some of my duties to both Rusty and Daniel, this will serve as a great accelerator for our team in helping us grow our value and impact as we strengthen our competitive position in the marketplace," explained Frank Olea, CEO.

About Olea Kiosks®, Inc.

Olea Kiosks Inc., is a self-service kiosk solution provider for the attractions and entertainment, healthcare and hospitality industries. Its technologically advanced, in-house manufacturing, design, and innovation have made it an industry leader. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, customers include The Habit Burger Grill, Kaiser Permanente, Empire State Building, Universal Studios, EVO Entertainment, Scientific Games, and Subway.

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

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Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the growth of its leadership team to include sales management and strategic business development. The company has expanded the role of Rusty Gaynes to Director of Sales, Alliances and Strategic Partnerships and promoted Daniel Olea to Director of Strategy and Business Development.

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

New Podcast Uses Innovative Format to Deliver Top Real Estate News

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Words that Build is a new, crowdsourced podcast that publishes hot takes from industry professionals and transmutes written articles from top publications to audio.

Real estate professionals are invited to submit voice memos to the company's voicemail mailbox as a quick way to broadcast their opinions or share insights on the industry. This allows architects to be heard by developers, developers to be heard by financiers, and people from all regions to cross-pollinate their experiences and strategies. The hope is that contributors will find this as a way to form valuable relationships with like-minded people across different fields of the industry.

Topics range from updates on recent commercial and residential real estate projects to property tech and urban planning.

Words that Build is not only beneficial to people in the real estate industry, but also to groups that share content with the new platform.

"Converting the text to audio allows the publication to appear on audio search engines like Spotify and Apple Podcasts giving them more opportunities to be discovered," Zak Goldwasser, team member, Words that Build, says. "These search engines are less saturated due to the higher barrier of entry of audio."

For example, Urban Turf, the authority on real estate in the nation's capital, is one of the places that Words that Build aggregates content from and its news is now popping up in all popular podcast spaces.

Words that Build is the result of team members, Zak Goldwasser, a muralist who helps companies transform ordinary real estate into stunning, unforgettable spaces; and Reese Williams, a voice actor of 20 years; Reese has her own music podcast called "This Room Sounds Great."

"Our goal is to function as an audio-first industry publication," Goldwasser says. "We want to make getting and sharing industry information a frictionless process."

Listen to the podcasts on:

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wordsthatbuild/urban-turf-surging-new-construction-could-ease-us-housing-crunch

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EQKDRYS5Y0QfahfmA23h7

-- or wherever else podcasts are available.

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Words that Build is a new, crowdsourced podcast that publishes hot takes from industry professionals and transmutes written articles from top publications to audio. Topics range from updates on recent commercial and residential real estate projects to property tech and urban planning.

Sales Boomerang Ushers in New Era of ‘Smart’ Borrower Retention with Beta Release of Prescriptive Scenarios

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced the beta release of Prescriptive Scenarios, a product line of 'smart' loan scenarios designed to identify the ideal loan for each borrower.

"Prescriptive Scenarios represent a huge leap forward in mortgage borrower intelligence and retention," said Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin. "We listened carefully to our clients' desire for a fuller understanding of each borrower, including not just the opportunities they represent but also their real-time ability to qualify for those opportunities. Prescriptive Scenarios knocks it out of the park by drawing on multiple criteria to serve up 100% relevant loan opportunities."

Founded in 2017, Sales Boomerang scours mortgage lenders' customer databases for missed loan opportunities. The firm's wildly popular mortgage opportunity alerts have helped companies large and small generate billions of dollars in additional loan volume by getting in front of borrowers with the right loans at the right time. With Prescriptive Scenarios, Sales Boomerang significantly advances the borrower retention category by triangulating multiple points of borrower intelligence to deliver opportunities that approach 100% relevance.

The beta release includes three categories of Prescriptive Scenarios:

Rate-and-Term Scenarios are triggered when (a) a lender could refinance the borrower into a new loan with a better rate, better loan terms, or both; and (b) the borrower is credit-qualified for the lender's available conventional, FHA Streamline or VA IRRRL refi programs.

Cash-Out Scenarios are triggered when (a) a borrower has enough equity in their home to draw out cash for reasons such as making home improvements or paying down another debt; and (b) the borrower is credit-qualified for the lender's available conventional, FHA or VA cash-out refi programs.

FHA Mortgage Insurance (MI) Removal Scenarios are triggered when (1) a borrower with an FHA loan has 80% or greater equity in their home; and (b) the borrower is credit-qualified for the lender's available refi programs.

Sales Boomerang leverages real-time pricing data from Optimal Blue to ensure Prescriptive Scenarios always reflect a lender's current loan rates. Additionally, lenders can personalize Prescriptive Scenarios by layering on additional intelligence (for example, a borrower's credit card debt load) or setting custom thresholds for criteria like home equity or loan-to-value (LTV) ratio.

"With Prescriptive Scenarios, there is zero confusion on the loan originator's part as to why they're receiving an alert; the relevance is immediately apparent," said Kutsishin. "The reason lenders enjoy such a huge return on their investment in Sales Boomerang is simple: we deliver a 20-40% lift in loan volume while dramatically driving down the cost of customer acquisition."

Lenders who wish to be among the first to try Prescriptive Scenarios can email sales@salesboomerang.com. Beta participants will receive fully actionable alerts at significantly reduced pricing. Space is limited.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang revolutionized the relationship between a Mortgage Lender and Borrower with the introduction of the only automated Borrower Intelligence System in 2017, which tells lenders when anyone in their database is ready for a loan. Today, Sales Boomerang is the #1 Borrower Retention strategy in the industry and has discovered over $30B in new volume for Lenders. Sales Boomerang's notifications are integrated with the best CRM/Marketing Automation Systems in the industry to provide a seamless experience for Lenders and Borrowers. Sales Boomerang's employees are dedicated to improving the lending experience for Lenders and Borrowers, and united behind the ethos - No Borrower Left Behind™.

Twitter: @SalesBoomerang

Sales Boomerang, the industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced the beta release of Prescriptive Scenarios, a product line of 'smart' loan scenarios designed to identify the ideal loan for each borrower.

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

Pulsar Global Solutions acquires Blueshield Security and Investigations

WARRENTON, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pulsar Global Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Valentis, a defense and risk management firm, announces the acquisition of Blueshield Security and Investigations, LLC based in Warrenton, VA. The acquisition by Pulsar Global brings to realization the investigation unit of Valentis Security.

Pulsar Global Solutions is a new concept developed by Valentis that will provide investigative and intelligence services to commercial and government clients as well as individuals.

Blueshield Security & Investigations, LLC has been serving Fauquier and surrounding counties since 2006. Blueshield provides a full service private investigative business that specializes in domestic cases with a very high success rate. Case expertise include suspect cold case murder investigations, white collar crime, fraud, missing persons, accident investigations, and background investigations.

"It is with a happy heart and a desire to expand the business that I have decided to hand the business over to a new owner. Valentis Security has the experience and manpower to both take Blueshield into new directions, while continuing to service businesses and citizens with private investigative needs. The new staff at Blueshield will continue to 'Find the Truth' by doing the right thing for the right reasons, as we always have, said Elizabeth Kurtz, President of Blueshield.

"I guarantee you will find that under this new ownership, more can be accomplished. My thanks to all past and present clientele for allowing us to be there for you when you needed us. I have every confidence that you will continue to share your future needs with the new owners," said Kurtz.

"Today we added a new piece to the puzzle with Blue Shield Security and Investigations LLC. This new piece brings Pulsar Global to market and helps our parent company, Valentis Security, grow stronger with more concepts to service clients," said Daniel Ries, Executive Director of Pulsar Global Solutions.

Pulsar Global will operate as Blueshield until the State of Virginia finalizes the registration paperwork. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

About Valentis:

Valentis is a fully operational security logistics and risk management solution for a variety of clients and security concerns. We are growing domestically, and envision global ventures, with services and products under development to create a network of global affiliates, lead through branding, and expand our clients; financial institutions, governments, religious facilities, maritime, cybersecurity, combined with specially developed training, software and telecommunication consultancy, and more. We are mindful and committed and care about our clients, team, and shareholders.

Pulsar Global Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Valentis, a defense and risk management firm, announces the acquisition of Blueshield Security and Investigations, LLC based in Warrenton, VA. The acquisition by Pulsar Global brings to realization the investigation unit of Valentis Security.

Related link: https://valentisinternational.com/

Bug-A-Salt Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Dillard’s Inc.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Skell, Inc., dba Bug-A-Salt, has filed suit against the department store chain Dillard's and its distributor, William E. Connor & Associates, for infringing on Skell's 2013 patent for a "bug killing gun," according to Bug-A-Salt's attorney, Liat Cohen.

The complaint was filed in United States District Court of Delaware, case 1:20-CV-01567-UNA.

In the suit, Loren Maggiore, the inventor of Bug-A-Salt, defines his invention as, "A 'gun' that uses table salt as particulate projectiles to stun or kill insects, particularly flies."

The patented Bug-A-Salt gun, which is safe around children and pets, has been on the market since 2013. More than three million Bug-A-Salt units have been sold; revenue from several versions of the product have resulted in sales in excess of $100 million.

In December 2019, Skell management became aware that Dillard's was offering for sale a near-identical Chinese-manufactured product it called "Salt War Gun." That same month, Skell sent a cease-and-desist letter to Dillard's, demanding they stop selling the counterfeit item. Dillard's responded they would do so, and later confirmed that the "Salt War Gun" had been removed from all of its stores. Subsequent investigation showed the patent-infringing product was still available at Dillard's in Florida and other Dillard's stores.

According to an article in the Jan. 26 issue of Barron's magazine, Dillard's was the second-most shorted small-cap stock on the Russell 2000 index, behind GameStop.

Little Rock, Arkansas-headquartered Dillard's has more than 300 locations in 29 US states.

"I first came up with this crazy idea more than 30 years ago, and never dreamt it would become the international success that it has," Maggiore says. "With Dillard's acknowledging our patent but not terminating its sales of its knock-off product, this is a case of the typical small entrepreneur fighting against the corporate giant refusing to do the right thing," he says.

To contact Liat Cohen, Esquire, regarding this suit, call (818) 579-9996 or email her at https://liatlaw.com/.

Skell, Inc., dba Bug-A-Salt, has filed suit against the department store chain Dillard's and its distributor, William E. Connor & Associates, for infringing on Skell's 2013 patent for a "bug killing gun," according to Bug-A-Salt's attorney, Liat Cohen.

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Taylor Wilshire and the Wilshire Foundation Receive Global Excellence Award While Spearheading International Change During Pandemic

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Taylor Wilshire and the Wilshire Foundation will receive the Global Excellence Award (GEA) from the Consortium of International Social and Financial Responsibility (CISFR) on February 15, 2021. This award highlights the Wilshire Foundation's outstanding achievements, advancements, and innovations in international business and global affairs.

It recognizes excellence in senior leadership and effective and responsive public administration in countries worldwide. Members of the CISFR include the World Trade Organization, the United Nations, International Conscious Capital, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

During a time when most financial institutions have been paralyzed by the COVID crisis, the Wilshire Foundation has been receiving unexpected praise and funding that will expand its sustainable, innovative, and award-winning programs and projects. Inspired by the tenets of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the foundation's cutting-edge financial structures are a byproduct of a partnership with the United Nations and have put them in the spotlight of companies to watch.

"Instead of feeling blindsided by this pandemic, we decided to roll up our sleeves, build on our formula for success. We are humbled by the generosity of our strategic partners as they generously support projects that reshape the world by focusing on real solutions," Wilshire said.

The Wilshire Foundation's sustainable development goals and financial models offer an effective and flexible way to address conflict, human rights issues, poverty, inequality, climate change and environmental degradation around the world while providing returns that are reinvested in the foundation's programs.

"Infrastructure investments will influence and benefit everyone. When we increase the wealth of the lower and middle classes, there is no need to tax and destroy the assets of the wealthy," explained Wilshire.

The Wilshire Foundation also recognizes that international trade can be an engine for inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction that contributes to sustainable development while being an important source of income for both the private and public sector in developing countries.

"Financial services markets of the future will largely be shaped by organizations that are able to anticipate tomorrow while delivering on the priorities of today. They are the ones turning the COVID-19 experience into an opportunity to build the capabilities required to thrive in the new reality," Wilshire further stated.

For more information visit http://www.wilshirefoundation.net/

Taylor Wilshire and the Wilshire Foundation will receive the Global Excellence Award (GEA) from the Consortium of International Social and Financial Responsibility (CISFR) on February 15, 2021. This award highlights the Wilshire Foundation's outstanding achievements, advancements, and innovations in international business and global affairs.

Related link: http://wilshirefoundation.net/

Move For Hunger and Moving Ahead Services Announce Collaborative Effort to Fight Hunger Nationwide

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Moving Ahead Services, an independent mover that has 6 locations nationwide, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today a partnership that will help provide much-needed assistance to food banks across the United States.

As a partner, Moving Ahead Services will support Move For Hunger's food rescue and hunger relief programs. To date, Move For Hunger's network of relocation professionals and multi-family properties has collected and delivered more than 21 million pounds of food - providing over 17 million meals - to food banks and pantries across the United States and Canada.

"As a result of the pandemic, more than 54 million Americans are unsure of where or when they will find their next meal, yet an estimated 40% of all food grown, processed, and transported in the United States is wasted," explains Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "Moving Ahead Services understands the need is more critical than ever and is committed to helping us provide meals to those struggling to put food on the table."

Move For Hunger and Moving Ahead Services have been partners since 2014. Together, their offices have collected 84,819 pounds, enough to feed 70,682 people. In 2019, Moving Ahead Services organized and picked up leftover food from the Cleveland marathon, where they transported 5,355 pounds of food, providing 4,462 meals to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

"Partnering with Move For Hunger hits on two fundamental core values at Moving Ahead Services: Giving back to our community, and providing a service that is unrivaled. We are thrilled to continue our partnership and excited to see what we can accomplish together in 2021," says President of Moving Ahead Services, Jeff Collins.

Through the support of partners like Moving Ahead Services, Move For Hunger can continue to feed and empower more to fight for the families, children, seniors, and vulnerable communities who are most in need of food assistance.

About Move For Hunger

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

About Moving Ahead Services

Moving Ahead Services is a locally owned and operated moving company with offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Tampa and Lakeland. Moving Ahead Services has an extensive professional background in residential and commercial moving, storage, real estate, and all additional related services for local, long-distance and international relocations. The experts here at Moving Ahead Services provide an affordable, trusted solution for residential and commercial moves in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida and beyond. Our number one focus is to provide the best customer service, along with moving expertise, for every single move we complete.

Moving Ahead Services' customers, whether moving around the corner, across the US or across the globe, can expect to experience a smooth transition. Our talented team of movers and administrative staff understand every aspect and stressor in a move, and diligently provide moving services on schedule and within budget. Contact one of our moving company offices for additional information, corporate references, specific questions, a free moving quote and more.

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Moving Ahead Services, an independent mover that has 6 locations nationwide, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today a partnership that will help provide much-needed assistance to food banks across the United States.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Remote Control Grapplesaw Crane Lease Model Innovator, Justin Hartmann (Canary Tree), Partners with Tree Leads Today

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Don Dowd, owner of tree lead marketing company Tree Leads Today, announced his new partnership with Justin Hartmann of Canary Tree. As soon as Don Dowd saw Justin Hartmann's short-term grapplesaw crane leasing model, he knew it was the perfect solution for his clients who struggle to keep pace with their backlog of work.

"Until now, our clients had to find additional crews and buy equipment to keep up with the amount of leads we generate for them. Being able to get a remote-control crane and an operator delivered anywhere in the country gives our clients a way to take on an enormous amount of work and complete it in a minimal amount of time. It also enables our clients to get familiar with this cutting-edge equipment and its capabilities." Don first came across Justin's innovative leasing model on Facebook. Justin was surveying tree care professionals' interest and what they'd be willing to spend on this program.

These specialized rigs are quite a considerable investment, usually in excess of half of a million dollars. With the largest fleet of grapplesaw knucklebooms in service worldwide, Canary Tree Service has established itself as the industry leader in disaster relief tree service. As Justin describes, "This is an unparalleled opportunity to get work completed in the safest, most efficient, and most profitable way, with all human risk taken out of the equation. We even offer grapple debris truck rentals with an operator for efficient debris removal."

Since Tree Leads Today has clients across the nation that are backed up for months, these tree companies are often left scrambling to add more crews and equipment to keep pace. As Don explains, "My clients will no longer need to pause marketing now that they can use this revolutionary offering. And they can usually cover the cost for a whole week's rental on the first day. Justin has created the opportunity for any tree company to take advantage of this lucrative investment in superior equipment by offering a simple pricing structure for short-term rentals. "

When Justin was asked why he chose Tree Leads Today over other marketing companies, he replied, "Unlike other marketing companies that take your money and then hope that leads will contact you, Tree Leads Today only charges you for actual leads that contact you directly. I'm also impressed with their diversified approach."

Tree Leads Today is an industry leader, with an expert in every field of marketing including digital marketing, social media, call-to-action websites, content writing, SEO (search engine optimization), and personalized offline marketing.

Justin adds, "All of this coupled with the fact that the company was founded by a long-time tree company owner who knows the tree care business gives them a huge advantage. I can see how Tree Leads Today is able to deliver large volumes of leads that are highly concentrated in their clients' desired territories. I've seen this firsthand through tree companies across the country who I later found out were clients of Tree Leads Today."

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

See Hartmann's grapplesaw in action in this recent news clip (Source: News4Jax, Jacksonville, Florida): https://youtu.be/VAbxDcYYsnU

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Don Dowd, owner of tree lead marketing company Tree Leads Today, announced his new partnership with Justin Hartmann of Canary Tree. As soon as Don Dowd saw Justin Hartmann's short-term grapplesaw crane leasing model, he knew it was the perfect solution for his clients who struggle to keep pace with their backlog of work.

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

30,000-Sq-Ft Medical Center Opens in FL Corridor – First Research-Driven Medical Program Dedicated to Treating the Aging Process, Improving Brain Performance

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- World leader in improving brain performance, Aviv Clinics, has opened its state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot medical facility - the first treatment center of its kind in North America. The practice, located at The Center for Advanced Healthcare in The Villages, Florida, is dedicated to Aviv's scientifically evidenced medical program concentrated in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Over the past six months - despite the COVID-19 economic environment - Aviv Clinics has successfully recruited more than 30 highly-skilled medical professionals for high-earning positions (*note 1) in Central Florida.

As part of a national search, accomplished clinicians from across the U.S. including physicians and neuropsycologists have relocated to the region to help lead the Aviv Medical Program. Additionally, local talents, including dietitians, paramedics, physical therapists and a range of licensed nurses, have joined the Aviv team.

"Although the timing did not allow for a splashy grand opening, our soft opening did allow our team to support the community in a meaningful way through the administration of COVID-19 tests [as part of The Villages' municipality-wide effort]," said David Globig, CEO of Aviv Clinics-Florida. "Connecting with our new neighbors under these circumstances is far from conventional, but incredibly meaningful. We all have a greater appreciation and value for protecting the health of others and ourselves."

Aviv Clinics first found its way to Central Florida in 2019 when it was selected for the Florida High Tech Corridor's Matching Grant Research Program through the University of South Florida. As part of the program goals, the state connects innovative industry groups with high caliber academic centers to infuse innovations, encourage economic growth and attract high-paying jobs to Florida's central corridor. Since funding was awarded, the Aviv Medical Program - which scientifically proven to improve brain performance in areas such as memory, attention, processing speed, focus and physical performance such as power, energy, stamina and enhance the quality of life in aging adults - has garnered global praise for peer-reviewed research and study findings.

Carla VandeWeerd, Ph.D., served as USF's principal investigator for the Florida High Tech Corridor-supported study and, in her current role as the Director of the University of Florida's Clinical and Translational Science Institute Research Program, she remains involved with Aviv through collaborative research projects at The Villages Health - indicating the partnership, which began as part of Florida's High Tech Corridor program, is yielding lasting benefits.

"Having first worked with the Aviv team in 2019, it's been extraordinary to see their significant contribution and commitment - both globally and locally - to learning in the area of brain health and to serving needs of older adults," said Carla VandeWeerd, Ph.D., Director of the University of Florida's Clinical and Translational Science Institute Research Program. "From publishing scientific medical research, to hosting physician-led educational seminars for the community, the medical team at Aviv Clinics is dedicated to helping people live a fulfilling and healthy life, at any age."

Notably, in November 2020, Aviv Clinics' proprietary treatment protocol - developed using the latest research in the fields of aging, neuroscience, physiology and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) - was published in the peer-review journal Aging. The landmark study, part of a comprehensive research program targeting aging as a reversible disease, is a world-first in proving biological age reversal. Outside of Israel, the Aviv Medical Program is only available in The Villages, FL.

"The application of oxygen to improve performance is a field of research that has only recently received attention," explained Elliot Sussman, M.D., Chairman of The Villages Health. "We are confident that members of The Villages community stand to benefit significantly from our approach to improving both physical and brain performance."

Aviv Clinics is now open and accepting new clients looking to improve and maintain cognitive acuity and physical performance. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (352) 488-2848 or visit aviv-clinics.com.

For the latest updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/AvivClinics/ or https://aviv-clinics.com/hyperbaric-centers/villages-florida/

About Aviv Clinics

Founded in 2017, Aviv Clinics represents a new approach to healthy aging - The Aviv Medical Program. Designed to improve the aging process by increasing cognitive and physical performance in healthy aging adults, Aviv's three-month program has as its centerpiece daily hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) sessions in a state-of-the-art facility. The impact of these HBOT sessions is maximized through personalized cognitive and physical training programs, as well as tailored nutrition plans. The Aviv Medical Program was developed based on over a decade of research and development under the scientific leadership of Dr. Shai Efrati, Chair of Aviv Clinics' Scientific and Medical Advisory Board.

Learn more at https://aviv-clinics.com/.

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World leader in improving brain performance, Aviv Clinics, has opened its state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot medical facility - the first treatment center of its kind in North America. The practice, located at The Center for Advanced Healthcare in The Villages, Florida, is dedicated to Aviv's scientifically evidenced medical program concentrated in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).

Related link: https://aviv-clinics.com/

Getec Industries Achieved Record-Breaking Growth in 2020

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated businesses all over the country. Despite this hostile business climate, Getec Industrial's business grew by 28%. This was due to several actions taken by executive leadership this year.

Getec Industrial implemented strict policies and procedures to control the workplace from COVID-19 to protect customers, suppliers, and employees.

These measures included:
* Frequently clean and sanitize all work surfaces, equipment, and vehicles throughout the workday to reduce the virus's spread.
* Monitor all employees, vendors, and customers for visible symptoms of COVID-19 and take the temperature of all employees before starting each work shift.
* Mandating that all employees wear face shields and face masks while on the premises.
* Limit access to offices and facilities to all non-essential employees, vendors, and other visitors during the outbreak.
* Encourage all employees to follow social distancing practices to keep all workers at least six feet apart to the extent possible.
* Wipe down all boxes and shipments coming in and out of our facilities with an approved alcohol solution to limit the spread of the virus.

Because of the successful implementation of these policies and procedures, Getec reports 0 cases of COVID-19 at any of their worldwide offices.

Another major factor contributing to the company's success in 2020 is Getec's increased presence on social media. Zach Caltogirone has been promoted to the role of Social Media Director, which amplified Getec's visibility in the industry and attracted new customers. As a result, Getec landed new clients in the aerospace and networking industries.

"With all of the chaos going on in the world's economy right now, we have been blessed with our success this year," says Hart Cardozo III, COO of Getec Industries. "We attribute this success to the hard work of our entire team, who stayed focused during these difficult times. We hope to build upon this success in 2021."

ABOUT GETEC INDUSTRIAL

Getec Industrial's North America is the industry-leading, full-service provider of turnkey manufacturing. Our services include aluminum extrusion, die casting, CNC machining, metal stamping, plating, assembly, and packaging. We have a broad product line and offer solutions for nearly every thermal management and CNC machining need - from the most complicated solutions to the simplest. We take pride in providing our customers with on-time delivery of turnkey manufacturing, high-quality products that meet and exceed our customer's expectations. http://www.getecna.com

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated businesses all over the country. Despite this hostile business climate, Getec Industrial's business grew by 28%. This was due to several actions taken by executive leadership this year.

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

Faxinating Solutions Partners with Loren Data for Connecting Customers

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Loren Data Corp. (LD.com), a leader in B2B messaging platform technology, announced today that Faxinating Solutions, a Montreal-based service provider, has partnered with Loren Data's ECGrid(r) backbone to connect its customers to EDI VAN trading partners.

"We have known Steve and the team at Faxinating Solutions for many years and are excited to be partnering to offer their customers high-speed, advanced EDI Network services," said Anthony (Tony) D'Angelo, SVP at Loren Data Corp. "The extended automation they provide allows for companies to exchange data with their non-EDI enabled trading partners, enhancing the timeliness and reliability of documents as well as realizing additional cost-savings."

"Faxinating Solutions recently decided to trust ECGrid from Loren Data as their main VAN provider," said Steve Hatajlo, President & CEO of Faxinating Solutions. The level of customer service has proved to be invaluable. Additionally, the web tools that are available to setup mailbox and trading relationships are simple and effective and have helped our Customer Support team provide focused support to our own customers."

About Loren Data Corp.

Founded in 1987, Loren Data Corp. is a leading B2B eCommerce technology company, providing innovative, efficient and high-value solutions for businesses to collaborate in their supply chain. With its flagship cloud and web services offerings - ECGrid(r) - Loren Data delivers a world-class, self-service, unified EDI messaging platform for eCommerce Service Providers (ECSPs) and EDI Hubs to transact business with trading partners through VANs, ECSPs, and hundreds of legacy and modern direct connections. Information: https://www.ld.com/

About Faxinating Solutions

Since 1991, Faxinating Solutions Inc. (FSI) has provided advanced electronic commerce and EDI/XML solutions to businesses globally. FSI is an e-commerce and EDI Service Center that provides electronic data exchange services and WEB based transaction portals allowing trading partners to transact with one another without investing in complex infrastructure. Specializing in Any-to-Any data translation, FSI's EXACT(tm) Document Conversion Services, featuring OCR and RPA technology, is used to eliminate manual keying and intervention aiding hundreds of companies to streamline their Sales Orders and Invoicing processes. FSI is headquartered in Dorval, Quebec, Canada. Visit at http://www.fsiedi.com/.

Loren Data Corp. (LD.com), a leader in B2B messaging platform technology, announced today that Faxinating Solutions, a Montreal-based service provider, has partnered with Loren Data's ECGrid(r) backbone to connect its customers to EDI VAN trading partners.

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

National Postdoctoral Association Applauds Pay Increases for Postdocs

ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- As advocates for a rewarding postdoctoral experience, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) applauds the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for increasing the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) stipends for fiscal year 2021. A bellwether for research institutions across the country, NRSA pay levels are a critical factor in setting salaries for postdoctoral scholars - postdocs - of all disciplines.

"We can empower and educate the entire postdoctoral community by integrating meaningful work with healthy personal lives," commented Thomas P. Kimbis, NPA executive director and CEO. "A reasonable salary is a necessary part of any well-integrated postdoc experience."

Postdocs are the heart of early-stage research across America. Having completed their doctoral or terminal degrees in their fields, roughly 70,000 postdocs across all fifty states tackle tough issues in all disciplines from the biological and social sciences to engineering, leading cutting-edge research efforts at universities, institutes and within industry.

Often the unsung heroes in American research, thousands of postdocs have worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve outcomes in the fight against the virus, from developing vaccines to understanding the impact of the pandemic on schools and communities. Postdocs not only serve as leaders of research projects, but also as important mentors and respected role models for graduate students, keeping the American innovation pipeline flowing.

"During this unprecedented time in our nation's history, the dedication and acumen of the hidden postdoctoral workforce is imperative, which makes this intentional expression of appreciation ever more important," remarked Stephanie K. Eberle, M.Ed., NPA board chair.

The NPA is heartened by the NIH's track record of increases in NRSA stipends and encourages the NIH to continue to provide annual adjustments to ensure that postdocs are empowered, valued, recognized, and supported in their lives and work as they well deserve.

About National Postdoctoral Association:

The NPA is a charitable and educational non-profit association headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, that seeks to improve the postdoctoral experience by supporting a culture of enhanced professional growth. At the individual, organizational, and national levels, the NPA facilitates connections, raises awareness, and collaborates with stakeholders in the postdoctoral community. Membership in the NPA is open to all organizations and individuals interested in advancing the interests of postdocs in the U.S.

Learn more about postdocs and how they drive American innovation by attending via virtual platform the NPA's 19th Annual Conference on Apr. 15-16, 2021.

For more information, visit: https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/

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As advocates for a rewarding postdoctoral experience, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) applauds the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for increasing the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) stipends for fiscal year 2021.

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

Japanese Offices in US Host Healthcare Tech and Digital Health Startup Business Opportunity Webinar for Expansion to Japan

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center and the Kobe Trade Information Office today announced the hosting of a webinar for Healthcare Tech and Digital Health startups looking for opportunities to expand their business into Japan. The webinar will be the first of its kind, with the goal of connecting with and providing useful information to as many potential future business partners as possible.

The market for Digital Health/Health Tech is continuing to expand in Japan and with the effects of COVID-19, their importance has become a popular topic of conversation. Japanese pharma and insurance companies have also been proactively developing the market through joint business and investment with overseas startups. Japan has been putting more effort into inviting overseas startups to Japan. Also, municipalities who are proactive about receiving foreign investment are offering various forms of support.

The webinar will provide information about business opportunities in the rapidly expanding Digital Health/Health Tech market in Japan, how to enter it, and support from government institutions.

The webinar will cover:
* Trends in Japan's Digital Health/Health Tech market
* Japan's medical system and anticipated changes due to Covid-19
* Examples of Japanese local municipalities establishing advanced health data platforms
* Points of consideration when Japanese pharma companies do joint business with startups
* Concerns felt by Health Tech startups looking to develop market in Japan and their strategy
* Support structures for entering Japan (JETRO San Francisco, Hyogo Prefecture, City of Kobe)
* Business support through the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster, Japan's most advanced Life Sciences industry ecosystem

Guest Speakers at the webinar will include:
* Ryusuke Miki, MD, MPH, Manager, Health Innovation Health Planning Division, Public Health Bureau, City of Kobe
* Masashi Kiyomine, Managing Partner, Kicker Ventures
* Nick Hird, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO, Aikomi
* Bobby Uyama, Senior Director, Frontier Business Development, Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma
* Takanari Yamashita, Chief Executive Director, JETRO USA
* Masahide Azuma, Senior Coordinator, Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation at Kobe
* Karin Zaugg Black, International Business Protocol Liaison, Port of Seattle

INFORMATION:

Date: February 11, 2021 2 - 3:30 p.m. (PST)

Cost: Free of Charge

With support from: JETRO San Francisco, Consulate General of Japan in Seattle, Innovation Finders Capital

Details and Registration: https://kobestartup.com/news/webinar-KTIO-HBCC-Feb11-2021/209

About Hyogo Business & Cultural Center:

Based in Seattle, The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center ( http://www.hyogobcc.org/ ) is an overseas office of the Hyogo prefectural government. The center promotes the sister-state relationship between Hyogo and Washington through cultural, educational, and business exchange. This includes, for example, the abovementioned webinar, Japanese cultural events, collaboration with local entities, and an annual Japanese speech and skit contest.

About Kobe Trade Information Office:

The Kobe Trade Information Office (KTIO) ( http://www.cityofkobe.org/ ) is the U.S. branch office for the City of Kobe, Japan. Based in downtown Seattle, Washington, the KTIO was established in 1961 to promote business investment and exchange, friendship and cross-cultural exchange between the United States and Kobe.

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The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center and the Kobe Trade Information Office today announced the hosting of a webinar for Healthcare Tech and Digital Health startups looking for opportunities to expand their business into Japan. The webinar will be the first of its kind, with the goal of connecting with and providing useful information to as many potential future business partners as possible.

Related link: https://hyogobcc.org/eng/

Breaking Hits App Turns Up the Volume on Amplified Authentic Opinions in the Music Business

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Breaking Hits, an organized aggregator of an authentic opinion App, is ramping up to launch its pilot program. The first will focus on the Super Bowl and the second on Valentine's Day. Both will ask, "Retire or fire?" and ask music and non-music related questions. It's a new voice that music industry pros will want to hear.

On February 4, 2021, "Retire or On Fire Super Bowl Day Review," will ask a series of questions focused on which players people think should retire or who are on fire for the next season. The second one to launch on February 11, seeks people's authentic opinions about which love song artists and love songs should be retired as well as those on fire.

The Breaking Hits App looks to differentiate opinion from fact. Its goal is to ditch the hype and get the real opinions of listeners for others as well as the music industry at large. Through their voice, people can engage directly with the music and entertainment world. This app ensures that all opinions are accounted for and amplified.

"You are more than a number, a like or a vote. You are a voice. You are part of an authentic collective that is heard, honored and amplified to artists, their representation, managers, investors and record label," Neil Collins, Breaking Hits, CEO and founder says. "We're compiling authentic opinions from real music listeners, vetted influencers and verified music industry pros and then bringing that authentic intel and data to the artists and labels."

Loren Weisman, brand messaging strategist and author of "Music Business for Dummies," and "The Artists Guide to Success in the Music Business," says, "We've seen a great deal of money and time wasted in creating connections to consumers. The tone across social media has left many users feeling confused, annoyed, unheard and under-appreciated. Some people have been able to purchase votes, likes, views, listens and comments, while voting as much as they like and this may be harming more than helping. This app has the authority that I believe artists, labels and investors are hungry for."

Breaking Hits is available on iOS and Android and allows people to discover the latest music, videos, breaking artists and fresh sounds shared exclusively by the talent, management, labels, radio stations and sponsors that are hungry for the authority intelligence to make those next-step promotional decisions.

On April 3, Breaking Hits is also launching 4,3,21 Ignition and Launch: All Opinions Go Debut. It's inviting interested artists to be part of it and to get in touch by filling out a form at: https://breakinghits.com/all-opinions-go/ to be considered as a featured artist or brand for this next phase.

For more information, visit: https://breakinghits.com/

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Breaking Hits, an organized aggregator of an authentic opinion App, is ramping up to launch its pilot program. The first will focus on the Super Bowl and the second on Valentine's Day. Both will ask, "Retire or fire?" and ask music and non-music related questions. It's a new voice that music industry pros will want to hear.

Related link: https://breakinghits.com/

Goddess In Secret Launches Anti-Aging Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir for Women

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Goddess In Secret, a new luxury women's beauty brand focused on helping women retain their youthful beauty, has announced the launch of its anti-aging skincare product, Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir. The product is packed with 24 organic oils, absolutes, and extracts that synergistically work together to improve and enhance the look of more youthful, radiant skin.

The rejuvenating potion harnesses the power of centuries of anti-aging knowledge as well as today's science. Packed with organic, natural ingredients such as labradorite crystals, Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir helps to increase production of proteins essential to a more youthful appearance, including elastin and collagen.

Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir is 100% handmade with natural, organic materials that increase hydration, reduce wrinkles, and promote firmer skin tone through a luxurious blend of vitamins, minerals, and oils.

Due to the handmade, small-batch nature of its production, the elixir is available in only small quantities and is now available for pre-order at: https://goddessinsecret.com/product/anti-aging-secret-ethereal-beauty-elixir/.

The elixir was crafted with a strong sense of history in mind and seeks to honor and add to that history. According to historians, the Egyptians were the pioneers of perfumery and the first to incorporate perfumes into their rituals. With this in mind, elegant fragrance is a critical component of Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir, which delivers a unique, subtle, and sensual fragrance for people to wear while reaping anti-aging benefits.

Egypt was not only the first leader in the creation of perfumes but also the first to make bottles for keeping and holding their precious scented oils. Honoring these ancient sacred rituals, Goddess In Secret imports their exquisite handmade bottles from Khan el-Khalili in Cairo, Egypt. The bottles were handcrafted by a brood of artisans who began in the glassworks from the 15th century.

"In the past, rejuvenating elixirs were considered a royal privilege only made available to kings and gods, and only high priests knew how to formulate them," said Cristina Aponte, CEO. "Goddess In Secret's Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir takes that same sense of ancestral luxury and those same secret products and has crafted the ultimate anti-aging product that provides an elevated at-home skincare experience once only experienced by royalty. From our elegantly crafted bottles to a copy of the magic spell once used in royal rituals, Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir delivers the benefits and an experience of a timeless beauty ritual fit for royalty."

While Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir was created in line with ancient practices, Goddess In Secret also has addressed aggravating factors that modern life brings, including free radicals in our air, food, and water that destroy healthy cells and promote premature aging.

With regular use, Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir will increase skin hydration by 160%, reduces wrinkles by 78%, and results in 56% firmer skin. The product has been tested by women aged 24-76 for over 8 weeks.

Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir has been hailed for being 100% natural, organic, cruelty-free, SLS free, paraben-free, and non-GMO to delivers youthful, radiant skin without toxic side effects that may pose a threat to consumers.

To celebrate its product launch, The Goddess In Secret team is offering a pre-order discount worth $49.99. Customers can activate this discount by using the code MAGICAL2021.

For more information or to pre-order Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir, please visit https://goddessinsecret.com.

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Disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Goddess In Secret, a new luxury women's beauty brand focused on helping women retain their youthful beauty, has announced the launch of its anti-aging skincare product, Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir. The product is packed with 24 organic oils, absolutes, and extracts that synergistically work together to improve and enhance the look of more youthful, radiant skin.

Related link: https://goddessinsecret.com/

The Sacramento SPCA Races to Complete The Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Sacramento SPCA announced today that they have reached more than 90% of their fundraising goal to finish construction of the Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center - and the non-profit organization is asking for community support to help cross the finish line.

Completion of the new 6,400 square foot animal hospital will increase the Sacramento SPCA's spay/neuter surgery capacity by 38% (to 23,000 annual surgeries), expand their low-cost vaccine and wellness clinics and help provide more animals entering the shelter with life-saving medical care.

The Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center was designed to help animals like Estelle.

When this four-week-old puppy and her littermates arrived at the Sacramento SPCA, they tested positive for Parvo, a highly contagious and often fatal disease. The shelter's medical team quickly began treatments and after making a full recovery, Estelle was placed in a loving foster home.

But Estelle's battle wasn't over, yet. After a few weeks in foster care, her family noticed that she was having trouble swallowing, and X-rays revealed an abnormal vascular ring around her esophagus, restricting her ability to consume solid food.

"One out of every five animals that enter the Sacramento SPCA needs specialized care before they can be placed up for adoption," said Sacramento SPCA CEO, Kenn Altine. "Completing the Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center will allow us to say yes to more animals like Estelle, who require life-saving care."

With her surgery scheduled in February, Estelle's future looks bright. Finishing the Sacramento SPCA's state-of-the-art medical facility will ensure a hopeful future for all animals and support the emerging needs of the community in 2021 and beyond by:

* preventing animals from entering all of the region's shelters

* getting animals who enter the shelter into homes faster

* providing early detection and treatment of high-cost illnesses that force many families to surrender their animal

Thanks to a generous lead gift by local business leader and animal lover Zoe K. McCrea, as well as the generosity of individuals and community partners throughout the Sacramento region, more than 90% of the funds needed to complete the project have been raised.

The shelter is seeking the community's support to help finish the life-saving project.

As the only full-service 100% non-profit animal shelter in the Sacramento region, the Sacramento SPCA relies on donations from individuals, businesses and foundations to support their work. They are local, independent, and do not receive funding from state or local government agencies.

Donations to complete the Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center can be made online or by mail to: Sacramento SPCA, 6201 Florin Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA 95828. Learn more: https://www.classy.org/campaign/zoe-k-mccrea-animal-health-center/c293556

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About the Sacramento SPCA:

Founded in 1892, the Sacramento SPCA has been providing homeless animals with individual comfort, shelter, and love for more than 129 years. They provide compassionate medical care to tens of thousands of animals annually and offer a variety of programs and services designed to keep people and pets together for life.

LEARN MORE:

http://sspca.org/savepetslives

https://www.facebook.com/SacSPCA/

https://www.instagram.com/sacramento_spca/

https://www.twitter.com/SacramentoSPCA

MEDIA CONTACT:

Dawn Foster, Sacramento SPCA Marketing & Communications Director dfoster@sspca.org or (916) 802-0915

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*Image caption: The new Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center - scheduled to open in early 2021.

The Sacramento SPCA announced today that they have reached more than 90% of their fundraising goal to finish construction of the Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center - and the non-profit organization is asking for community support to help cross the finish line.

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

New Study Confirms PhoneSoap ExpressPro Disinfection Technology Kills 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2 Virus

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- PhoneSoap proudly announces a 99.99% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 with its ExpressPro disinfection technology. According to a recent study conducted by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the PhoneSoap ExpressPro, a rapid UV disinfection device for cell phones, tablets, and other hard-to-clean hand-held items, resulted in a 99.99% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 during the 30-second cycle time.

PhoneSoap ExpressPro is a rapid UV disinfection device for busy work environments utilizing mobile devices such as cell phones, tablets, and other hard-to-clean hand-held items. The rapid 30-second, 360-degree disinfection that is the hallmark of the PhoneSoap brand, makes it an invaluable tool for many industries including healthcare, hospitality, education, and travel.

"We're extremely pleased with the outcome of this third-party SARS-CoV-2 study and recognize how critical it is to break the chain of infection," stated Wesley LaPorte, Co-Founder and CEO of PhoneSoap. "Whatever your hands touch, your hand-held devices collect and that includes this deadly virus which is known to survive for extended periods of time on common surfaces. We refer to these mobile devices as the third hand you never wash, but PhoneSoap's ExpressPro provides an easy and fast way to disinfect them and help stop the spread of infection."

Dan Barnes, PhoneSoap Co-founder and President, expressed "Dramatic reductions in infection-causing microorganisms such as the 99.99% with the SARS-Co-V-2 virus along with a 99.999% reduction of MRSA and 99.9% of C. difficile, allow our healthcare, retail and other customers to mitigate the risk of transmission in their respective businesses. We're proud that we are continuing in our mission of making the world a healthier place."

Learn more about PhoneSoap ExpressPro at: https://www.pro.phonesoap.com

ABOUT PHONESOAP:

PhoneSoap was invented by cousins Dan Barnes and Wes LaPorte after they watched a TV report that claimed cell phones were contaminated by fecal matter. They conducted their own tests, their results proved that the average phone is 18 times dirtier than a public bathroom. After appearing on season six of Shark Tank in 2015 and making a deal with QVC's Lori Greiner, PhoneSoap took off. In addition to ExpressPro, the company has since developed new versions of its classic PhoneSoap, including Wireless and HomeSoap versions. PhoneSoap's focus continues to be making the world a healthier place.

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

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PhoneSoap proudly announces a 99.99% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 with its ExpressPro disinfection technology. According to a recent study conducted by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the PhoneSoap ExpressPro, a rapid UV disinfection device for cell phones, tablets, and other hard-to-clean hand-held items, resulted in a 99.99% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 during the 30-second cycle time.

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

Phenomenology Helps Academy for the Fine Arts Find Funds for Dance Studio

FREDERICK, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Phenomenology, Inc., an innovative production model in the performing arts, stepped up to assist the Academy for the Fine Arts to raise ten thousand dollars in critical funds to finance a state-of-the-art dance studio for Frederick County Public School students.

AFA brings together approximately 100 students across 10 public high schools who are interested in learning visual art, dance, music, and theatre. Even though AFA serves students from all 10 FCPS high schools, it does not receive any direct funding and must rely on allotments from the general budget provided by Governor Thomas Johnson High School, where AFA is located.

"As a corridor for the performing arts, a core component of our mission is to provide high value resources and opportunities for professional, amateur and student artists in Frederick, Maryland," said Artistic Director and CEO of Phenomenology, Jeffery Keilholtz. "As soon as this need was brought to our attention, our team connected AFA to important partners that could help."

Keilholtz worked with AFA Coordinator, Jonathan Kurtz, to position the non-profit organization as fiscal sponsor for AFA, to attract grant funding. As a result, AFA secured financing through a generous grant from Delaplaine Foundation, Inc.

"We cannot thank our community partners enough for getting involved and recognizing our need. We have been waiting five years to create an adequate studio space for our dancers and we are excited to finally make that happen. These funds will allow our program to expand and add new areas of focus, with the goal of reaching more FCPS students to help them prepare for their post-secondary experience."

Funds will be used to install a sprung dance floor in a new studio space. To date, dance students share the TJ High School auditorium stage for rehearsal with theatre students. A new studio will allow dancers and actors to have adequate and separatee rehearsal spaces to meets the needs of each program.

For more information about Phenomenology visit: https://phenoart.org/.

About Phenomenology, Inc.:

Phenomenology, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is an innovative production model to raise the quality of life for performing artists and technicians by creating meaningful partnerships in the entertainment industry - coupled with the production of high-value projects - to generate a first-of-its-kind corridor of professional activity between Frederick, Maryland and major media markets. More information: https://phenoart.org/

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Phenomenology, Inc., an innovative production model in the performing arts, stepped up to assist the Academy for the Fine Arts to raise ten thousand dollars in critical funds to finance a state-of-the-art dance studio for Frederick County Public School students.

Related link: https://phenoart.org/

Fanplayr Announces Launch of Personalized SMS for Brands

PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fanplayr, a leader in online behavioral personalization and artificial intelligence for the past 10 years, announced it will add Personalized SMS to its menu of products for targeting lead generation and online shoppers.

SMS (short message service) is an intuitive next step in the development of Fanplayr's fully integrative approach to behavior personalization. Most companies begin by targeting customers on their website, then work with an ESP to push out offers and notifications via email. In the past, that data would need to be transferred and shared with a third-party SMS provider to send text messages and fully close the loop on customer experience and conversion.

"Adding SMS will allow us to be fully integrative in our approach for customers," says Simon Yencken, Founder and CEO of Fanplayr. "In the past we've worked with other providers to fill the SMS product need. Now, instead of sharing the data between providers, we're able to service the client throughout the entire stream of interaction with their customer." And it seems SMS marketing returns much better results than email marketing.

SMS marketing ads have on average a 90% open rate, a 45% conversion rate, and will be read within 90 seconds of deployment. (This far outperforms the response rate of 6% for email marketing.) Furthermore, smartphone owners use their phones for messaging more than making phone calls, with 70% of respondents pointing to messaging as a top function of their smartphone, ahead of phone calls (62%) and email (54%), according to a study from Axway.

As consumers become more comfortable with text message interactions with brands, SMS tends to be more productive, and more expensive at the outset, than other products. Therefore, it's critical to target the right people as narrowly as possible to return the most profitable results for the investment. Fanplayr's full knowledge of a brand's customer streams makes this optimization a reality.

"As we continue to develop more sophisticated customer streams, SMS is a critical part of Fanplayr being full-service for all our customers," says Rajiv Sunkara, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer. "Having the full picture of customer intentions, from first point of contact to closing each sale, sets Fanplayr apart from other providers who manage only one piece of the story. It gives our customers more actionable data, better insights, and has led to increased sales performance for all our customers."

About Fanplayr

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

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

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Fanplayr, a leader in online behavioral personalization and artificial intelligence for the past 10 years, announced it will add Personalized SMS to its menu of products for targeting lead generation and online shoppers.

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

RVA Environmental Film Festival Announces Award Winners

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- On February 14 the Richmond Environmental Film Contest Committee will virtually award the winners of the Environmental Film Contest and screen each film. The contest was open to novice and experienced Virginia filmmakers submitting films on environmental topics regarding Virginia. The winners, listed below, were announced recently by Gill Sigmon, President of the Richmond Virginia Environmental Film Festival (RVAEFF).

HONORABLE MENTIONS (Awards presented at 4:05 p.m.)

"Farm Pond" explores the ubiquitous farm pond, its origins, and the vital role it plays as a mini ecosystem. Produced by Phillip Audibert.

"Hidden Dangers - Z Dam" addresses the dangers of low-head dams, specifically focusing on the Z Dam in Richmond, VA. Produced by Stephen Wolf and presented by Colton Wolf.

BEST CATEGORIES (Awards presented at 4:20 p.m.)

Best Short: "Plastic Oceans" highlights the impact of plastics on marine biodiversity using film animation based on a series of ten oil paintings. Produced by Eugene Maurakis, Ph.D and Tyler Rhodes.

Best Cinematography: "Treasures of the Chesapeake" addresses the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its declining wetlands as it suffers from nutrient pollution, human development, sea level rise, and climate change. Produced by Chris Lapinski.

FIRST PRIZE (Award presented at 4:55 p.m.)

"Lynnhaven" is a Virginia Beach fishing town with a big challenge due to seafood imports. As land is developed and seafood is imported, three watermen face the threat of being pushed out of the river they have called home for decades. Produced by Lizzie Bankowski.

GRAND PRIZE (Award presented at 5:05 p.m.)

"Goose Creek Watershed" covers the history, culture, and threats to the Goose Creek watershed, an integral part of the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay watersheds. It also highlights the Goose Creek Association's efforts to address these threats. Produced by Goose Creek Association and Lincoln Studios.

All are invited to view the films, free of charge, however registration is required at https://rvaeff.org/.

For further information about the Virginia Environmental Film Contest, contact Jean Masters at 804 683-2568.

Visit https://rvaeff.org/. for a schedule and descriptions of the 20-plus films being shown throughout the RVA Environmental Film Festival, February 12-26, 2021. You will also find information about sponsorship/volunteer opportunities, and how to sign up for the RVAEFF mailing list.

On February 14 the Richmond Environmental Film Contest Committee will virtually award the winners of the Environmental Film Contest and screen each film. The contest was open to novice and experienced Virginia filmmakers submitting films on environmental topics regarding Virginia.

Related link: https://rvaeff.org/

Beach Cities Health District teams with South Bay Mommies and Daddies to Support Raising Happy, Healthy and Resilient Children

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Parents' Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy and Resilient Children," presented in partnership with Beach Cities Health District and South Bay Mommies and Daddies, is a five-part video series designed for parents of children ages 0-6. Topics range from mindful parenting, establishing healthy sleeping habits, early childhood nutrition and creating structure and fostering responsibility. Each session will feature subject-matter experts to approach each topic in an easy-to-digest manner.

First video, How to Support Young Children's Social-Emotional Health During a Pandemic, is set to air live on South Bay Mommies & Daddies' Facebook and YouTube pages, Thursday, Jan 28, 2021 at 7 p.m.

YouTube channel: https://southbaymommiesanddaddies.com/youtube

"The goal of the Parents' Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy and Resilient Children Series is to connect parents with experts and with each other," said Tom Bakaly, CEO, Beach Cities Health District. "We want to support parents in every way that we can - especially during COVID-19 - so we've adapted with a video series that can reach families safely at home."

"A large number of parents in our community are concerned about the health and wellness of their children as a result of the pandemic," said Laura Stotland, Founder of South Bay Mommies & Daddies. "I'm thrilled to partner with Beach Cities Health District to deliver this important educational content and support to our South Bay parents."

About South Bay Mommies & Daddies

Inspired by her local community, founder Laura Stotland launched South Bay Mommies & Daddies as a resource for local parents to provide information and tips for raising families in the South Bay. South Bay Mommies & Daddies is now a popular community platform for parents and family-friendly local businesses that showcases information on Local Events, Community News, Opportunities to Give Back, and so much more. The platform now includes a Facebook Group that serves as a forum to ask questions and share ideas and advice on all things local.

Visit https://southbaymommiesanddaddies.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/WhatsHappeningintheSouthBay

About Beach Cities Health District

Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is a healthcare district focused on preventative health and serves the communities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. Established in 1955 as a public agency, it offers an extensive range of dynamic health and wellness programs, with innovative services and facilities to promote health and prevent diseases in every lifespan. BCHD also operates AdventurePlex, a health and fitness facility where kids play their way to good health, and the Center for Health & Fitness, a comprehensive fitness center that is the only Medical Fitness Association-certified facility in California. Visit https://www.bchd.org/ call (310) 374-3426 for more information.

"Parents' Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy and Resilient Children," presented in partnership with Beach Cities Health District and South Bay Mommies and Daddies, is a five-part video series designed for parents of children ages 0-6.

Related link: https://southbaymommiesanddaddies.com/

Fig Linens and Home Updates Website to Better Serve Houseware and Home Design Shoppers

WESTPORT, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fig Linens and Home, a bedding and linens shop in Westport, Connecticut, is pleased to announce that they have recently updated their website. This was to ensure that the website is up-to-date, can easily be navigated, and is mobile responsive. The company offers bedding, linens, and home furnishings to purchase online throughout the United States.

The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, eager to meet your unique design needs. The experts at Fig Linens and Home assist customers select the finest bedding, luxury bath items and home décor.

Fig Linens and Home offers an extensive selection of luxury linens and textiles for your bedroom, bathroom & table. Along with bedding and towels, you will find many other wonderful items for your home. They specialize in custom bedding, custom bath and decorative pillows, while also offering upholstered pieces, case goods furniture, mirrors and apothecary delights.

Brands carried include Pratesi, Sferra, Matouk, John Robshaw, Yves Delorme, Nancy Koltes, Kevin O'Brien, Home Treasures, Abyss, Habidecor, Kim Seybert, Bodrum, Beatriz Ball, Scandia Down, Downright Pillows and Comforters, Ryan Studio and many more.

Those who are interested in bedding and linens in Fairfield County, CT and surrounding areas may want to check out the Fig Linens and Home website at https://www.figlinensandhome.com/

About Fig Linens and Home:

Fig Linens is an Interior Design and Fine Linens Boutique located in Westport, CT. Fig Linens and Home specializes in luxury bed, bath and table Linens. With additional accessories for home & garden, lamps, decorative pillows and mirrors, along with lovely gifts, loungewear & apothecary, we can turn your house into a home.

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

Fig Linens and Home, a bedding and linens shop in Westport, Connecticut, is pleased to announce that they have recently updated their website. This was to ensure that the website is up-to-date, can easily be navigated, and is mobile responsive. The company offers bedding, linens, and home furnishings to purchase online throughout the United States.

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

DN Van Lines, a Northborough, MA based moving services company charts their way through challenging decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- As a medium sized services business, DN Van Lines learned the hard way about "Staying the course," an idiomatic expression that means to persevere to the end, no matter what difficulties or obstacles stand in the way. Wikipedia attributes the popularization and modern usage of the phrase to former United States Presidents including Ronald Reagan who all used the phrase as a rallying slogan at various points during their terms in office.

Business leaders are charged with the responsibility to constantly monitor the changing business environment and chart the course with corrections necessary to keep their organizations stable and growing. This requires evaluating the business landscape to understand the changes currently taking place and assessing how these changes affect business conditions in the present and going forward.

Never has there been a more challenging period than now as businesses throughout the country and the world are confronted with the difficult and critical shifts brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Never has the expression "stay the course" taken on a more significant meaning to owners and leaders of mid-sized businesses who have decided to stay put and brave the odds.

DN Van Lines is an example of a mid-sized business that did just that: stay the course. 2020 saw DN Van Lines, a company that provides moving and storage services to consumer, corporate and government clients, faced with enormous challenges, one after the other. Military moves which are an important part of its business mix simply stopped when the Department of Defense issued stop movement orders that effectively halted the normal Permanent Change of Station movement of service members domestically and abroad. Corporate clients also halted transfer of their staff. Even in the private consumer move market the overwhelming effect was great confusion and uncertainty as customers struggled to interpret conflicting guidance from governmental agencies.

Oded Carmi, President of DN Van Lines, saw companies around him react with layoffs, furloughs, salary reductions, and other cost-cutting measures as well as a general cancellation of planned business investments. As a business owner who understands that his staff's livelihood rests on their employment at DN Van Lines, Mr. Carmi did not see lay-offs or salary reductions as options. What he did instead was look for other possibilities, but not before deciding firmly that staying the course would be the main strategy.

It's a lesson that Mr. Carmi learned the hard way in his experience of the 2008 recession. Mr. Carmi, along with many investors, panicked and exited the market at its lowest point as more experienced investors held out. While the ensuing market gyrations tested the resolve of even the savviest investor, the decision of those who stayed the course paid off as the market not only returned but went on to set new record highs.

"When I recollect about the recession, I get reminded of one of George Bush's memorable gaffes, 'There's an old saying in Tennessee - I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee - that says, fool me once, shame on - shame on you. Fool me - you can't get fooled again.' Seriously though, it's impossible to botch the meaning of that classic aphorism. No way was I going to be fooled again a second time. In fact, I have never been more determined to keep going than during this pandemic," Mr. Carmi quipped.

In the most challenging business environment, it has ever found itself in, DN Van Lines chose to stand with its people and protect their employment status. It chose to believe in its staff's capability to adapt to the COVID-19-dictated new normal. It chose to hang on to the faith that even during a pandemic, there was opportunity to be found. And that when the end of the pandemic finally comes, DN Van Lines, armed with dedicated professional staff, will be ready for the expected surge in consumer demand.

"I put my faith in the talented people of my organization to find ways to survive and maybe even thrive. Instead of closing down our offices and going home, we rolled up our sleeves and went to work. We found opportunity to pick up business from other industry competitors that had shuttered their doors or reduced their operating capacity. We formed new relationships with business partners that had an increased demand for our services due to the pandemic such as educational institutions and hospitals," Mr. Carmi said.

How is DN Van Lines faring now, you might ask.

The answer is: not bad at all. Almost a year into the pandemic, recent developments with COVID-19 vaccines indicate that a market resurgence may take place soon. Meanwhile, consumer demand for local and long-distance moving services in the last 10 months has exceeded expectations. In late June of 2020, the Department of Defense lifted its stop movement order. Most importantly the organization has adapted and shifted its focus to serving new market sectors more than making up for shortfalls in other business lines for DN Van Lines.

"It's been an arduous challenge but with our loyal staff who adapted, displayed great patience and kept their sense of humor, we managed not only to stay afloat but do better in other aspects of the business," Mr. Carmi proudly shares. "Moving is hard enough given the regular challenges that we face but add the social distancing, hygienic protocols and even something seemingly simple like using face coverings, it just became so much harder. What this experience has given me is a new level of respect and admiration for our front-line moving staff."

Sir Richard Branson said, "Take care of your employees and they'll take care of your business."

As First Vice President of the Massachusetts Movers Association, Mr. Carmi recently wrote an appeal to the State's governor asking for consideration to have moving staff deemed as essential workers and prioritize them for COVID-19 vaccinations. "The nature of our work requires us to be in close contact daily with customers in homes, businesses and medical facilities. Our work is essential, and I believe the governor will give our request serious consideration."

Mr. Carmi need not look far for affirmation that he made the right decision. 2021 has started off with continued strong demand for moving. Staying the course, a lesson learned the hard way, proved to be the right decision.

More Information: https://dnvanlines.com/

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As a medium sized services business, DN Van Lines learned the hard way about "Staying the course," an idiomatic expression that means to persevere to the end, no matter what difficulties or obstacles stand in the way.

Related link: https://dnvanlines.com/

No-Code Platform Certa Hires Senior Talent From D&B and GLG

PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Certa, the leading no-code platform for cross-enterprise solutions including supplier risk management, KYC/AML and credit and insurance applications, has significantly boosted its leadership strength with key hires of senior talent, as well as other leadership moves. These moves will allow Certa to continue building on strong growth over the last two years.

The following executives were added to the senior management team:

* Jared Ezzell as Chief Customer Officer. Jared was previously with D&B, where he helped start the Compliance group and served as the head of sales for that line of business.

* Dudley Brundige as CFO and Head of Partnerships. Dudley was most recently the SVP of Sales at GLG and previously served as VP of Finance at American Express.

Jared brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience in the Third Party and Credit Risk Management space. He has spent the past decade heavily focused on regulatory compliance risk controls covering Anti-bribery (FCPA, UK Bribery), Anti-money laundering (KYC, FinCEN, AMLD), Fraud, Sanctions (OFAC 50), and Food Safety (FSMA/FSVP). A former collegiate wrestler, Jared brings the competitive drive he developed on the mat and applies it to helping his clients succeed.

Regarding his move from D&B to Certa Jared said, "I had the benefit of being introduced to Certa a few years ago while D&B was vetting the marketplace for technology partners that could significantly enhance our client offerings. Certa's open-API, ridiculously configurable no-code workflow automation solution is a disruptive game changer. My clients have enjoyed much success with Certa to date and I am very excited about joining the team directly and what the future holds."

Dudley was with GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) for over 10 yrs. He was the SVP, Industrials and Technology, Corporate Markets. Prior to that Dudley spent 8 years with American Express as Vice President, structuring bank deals and investments for Global Network Services across the Americas. Dudley graduated from the University of Virginia with his BA in Economics and later earned his MBA from the University of Pennsylvania - Wharton. As an avid runner, Dudley is always looking for continual improvement. He applies this same pursuit to his position at Certa.

Says Dudley, "I'm thrilled to join the Certa team. The opportunity to bring a no-code platform to the enterprise market is unparalleled and Certa is well-positioned to win the market."

Among other leadership moves, Certa promoted Vatsal Juneja as Head of Technology early last year. Vatsal has over a decade of experience building and growing platforms enabling enterprises to embrace technology. Vatsal earned his Master's in Applied Mathematics from IIT. As an engineer and a technology evangelist, he's always finding innovative ways to keep the Certa platform cutting-edge.

Surrounded by all of this top talent, company founder Jag Lamba says, "I am lucky to have started the firm, otherwise I am not sure I would have managed to get hired into this all-star team. With this team, I can go back to focusing on things that I love - building the most powerful and the simplest product for enterprise digitization."

Always looking to improve, the company is now seeking leaders for Marketing and Product functions.

About Certa

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, Certa's mission is to connect companies safely and efficiently. Certa offers an industry-leading lightweight workflow platform for onboarding, risk management, monitoring and contracting, custom configured to each client's rules and risks. The no-code platform enables seamless integration and development of sophisticated mission critical enterprise applications without writing any code. With Certa, enterprises can digitize externally facing mission critical workflows quickly without spending time on integrations or managing process changes. Certa clients include a Top 3 consulting firm, a ride-sharing tech giant and several Fortune 50 retailers.

For more information or to schedule a demo visit https://www.getcerta.com/ or call +1-646-207-3000.

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Certa, the leading no-code platform for cross-enterprise solutions including supplier risk management, KYC/AML and credit and insurance applications, has significantly boosted its leadership strength with key hires of senior talent, as well as other leadership moves.

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