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Ori’Zaba’s Scratch Mexican Grill Blazes Into Fall With A New Spicy Guacamole

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fall flavors are getting revamped! Move over pumpkin spice, Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican grill is turning up the heat on a Mexican classic; available for a limited time, Spicy Guacamole is already a fan favorite.

Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican grill, known for their scratch made, super fresh and flavorful menu, has added a kick of heat for fall and winter to their authentic menu. The Spicy Guacamole is an amped up version of Ori'Zaba's traditional guac.

"We brought this Spicy Guacamole back after it debuted last year and guests begged for it to return. The kick of heat from our roasted chipotle chili peppers is phenomenal and is perfect for the fall and winter season," said D.J. Wonnacott-Yahnke, Director of Consumer Product Management.

Scratch made daily with fresh, never frozen, whole avocados, this guacamole packs a punch of heat with a kick. Chipotle chili peppers are roasted in-house at Ori'Zaba's to create an original spicy blend. Red onion, cilantro, fresh lime juice, garlic and chili de arbol meld together for an unforgettable flavor combination.

The guacamole is called spicy for a very good reason. That kick at the end, will give guests a reason to wipe the tears from their eyes and say "Dang, that's good!" Fans will find themselves picking up another chip for a larger dip!

The guacamole can be ordered as a side, appetizer with chips or included as a topping on any entree. It can also be ordered in a larger eight ounce or pint size through catering for pick-up or delivery.

"The original flavor profile of the Spicy Guacamole is what makes Ori'Zaba's unique. We create authentic recipes and add a twist, packing in fresh flavor to every bite," said Lee Cartledge, Director of Operations.

Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill specializes in fresh, scratch made Mexican meals and has four locations across the Las Vegas metro area.

For more information on Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill and the Spicy Guacamole please contact Nicole Brooks, 720-325-2517 x733, nbrooks@crazygoodmarketing.net.

Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican grill, 9360 W. Flamingo Road #110-521, Las Vegas, NV 89147 - https://zabas.com/

Fall flavors are getting revamped! Move over pumpkin spice, Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican grill is turning up the heat on a Mexican classic; available for a limited time, Spicy Guacamole is already a fan favorite.

Related link: https://zabas.com/

Leading Global Housing Provider Renews Partnership with National Non-Profit to Fight Hunger

WOODINVILLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- RESIDE Worldwide, a premier prop-tech and alternative accommodations firm, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced they have renewed a partnership that will fight hunger and reduce food waste nationwide. Due to the current pandemic and economic crisis, many families have been left struggling to put food on the table and are turning to food banks in record numbers. The Move For Hunger and RESIDE Worldwide (RESIDE) collaboration will help food banks in the Pacific Northwest and across the country meet the unprecedented demand.

People throw away a lot of things when they move, including perfectly good food - food that could be delivered to a family in need rather than just left behind. With this simple observation, Move For Hunger was born. In 2009 the organization started building a network among relocation professionals to collect those food items and deliver them to food banks across the country. The network has grown to include more than 1,000 moving companies, many of the world's leading corporate housing providers, relocation management companies, and more than 1,500 multi-family apartment communities. To date, Move For Hunger's network has collected and delivered more than 19 million pounds of food - providing 16 million meals.

As a partner, RESIDE guests will have the opportunity to donate their unopened, non-perishable food items rather than throw them away when they move out of their corporate apartment in key markets. The service is free to guests and turns the move out process into a way to give back to the local community. They also organize food drives regularly and provide reliable transportation assistance in getting food donations delivered to local food banks and food pantries. Since 2015, RESIDE Worldwide has delivered nearly 15,000 pounds of food - providing 12,500 meals to those facing hunger. As a member of the Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA), which Move For Hunger is the official charity of, they were named Partner of the Year in 2019 for their extraordinary dedication to fighting hunger.

"RESIDE Worldwide has been a tremendous partner through the years and we are lucky to have them standing with us," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "With food insecurity levels rising every day, we know a lot of work lies ahead. RESIDE Worldwide remains committed to taking action and will provide us with the vital support we need to get food to those who are facing hunger."

"We believe in 'doing well by doing good' in the communities where we live and work." said Dave Caple, COO, RESIDE Worldwide. "Giving our guests the opportunity to donate as they check out of our corporate apartments is a natural way of supporting the temporary housing industry's and Move For Hunger team's incredible efforts to defeat hunger and lend our energy and efforts to the cause."

Before the pandemic 37 million Americans struggled with hunger; with estimates showing that number could increase by 46% - 17 million more people this year - it has never been more important to come together to help those in need. RESIDE Worldwide's support ensures the Move For Hunger network can continue being a lifeline to their food bank and food pantry partners across the country.

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 RESIDE Worldwide, Inc.:

RESIDE Worldwide, Inc. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, RESIDE Worldwide, Inc. is the leading provider of professionally operated and managed global alternative accommodations with a portfolio of premier hospitality and technology brands (ABODA by RESIDE, Broadway Plaza, The Beekman Tower, The Residences at W New York, The Oxford, OnBase Suites and 3SIXTY). RESIDE's mission is to present a new way to stay; offering a curated experience to guests no matter the destination or duration of their stay. RESIDE aggregated a world-class partner network of over 1,000,000 of the best globally-compliant accommodations options in over 60 countries to satisfy growing consumer demand for high-quality, flexible and vetted housing solutions for business or leisure travel.

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RESIDE Worldwide, a premier prop-tech and alternative accommodations firm, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced they have renewed a partnership that will fight hunger and reduce food waste nationwide.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Certified Tax Resolution Specialist, James Cha from Ace Plus Tax Resolution, Advises Non-Filers to File Their Back Tax Returns Now

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- James Cha, a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist from Ace Plus Tax Resolution, urges taxpayers to file their tax returns as soon as possible, even if they missed the tax deadline or can't pay off, as they're only increasing their tax bill by delaying.

The IRS has started again to send the collection notices to taxpayers from late October. These notices were paused due to COVID-19. Now, the IRS's mail backlog is caught up enough to enforce non-payments, and they will start levy, lien, and other threatening collection activities.

The IRS has slowed down in many aspects due to COVID-19, but they never stopped investigating people who haven't filed tax returns. Pursuing non-filers can be one of the IRS's most efficient enforcement strategies because issuing non-filer notices can be a cost-effective tool that requires little more than automated notices.

There is an ever-increased chance that the IRS will start ramping up their collection activities right after the presidential election is over.

Consequences of Non-Filing

Why are there so many non-filers? Quite many people misunderstand and think, "If I don't file, then the IRS won't know. Then the IRS cannot pursue, lien, or levy me." Or, "I didn't get any notices the following year. I must've gotten away."

"However, this isn't true," says Ace Plus Tax Resolution's Certified Tax Resolution Specialist(R), James Cha. "Taxpayers are only increasing their tax bills by not filing and waiting. The IRS will investigate and catch up with non-compliant cases in the following years. Once the IRS system discovers those cases, it will send out warning letters and threaten non-filers. Failure to file a tax return may be construed as a criminal act by the IRS and can be punishable by up to one year in jail for each year not filed. If left unresolved, the non-filers find themselves in a tough spot when the IRS freezes their bank accounts, garnishes their wages, seizes or sells their assets, suspends their passports, takes their retirement funds, takes their home, and so much more."

Why Should Non-Filers File Tax Returns As Soon As Possible?

If a taxpayer hasn't filed tax returns in the past several years, it is strongly recommended that they file their returns as soon as possible, even if they can't pay them off at the moment.

If taxpayers fail to file or pay the returns, the IRS will keep adding penalties at an extremely high rate and also charge them interest. The IRS charges 5% of the amount due every month for failure to file, and 0.5% for failure to pay for a maximum of 25% each. Because of 0.5% reduction in penalty for any month, the maximum penalty amount combined is 47.5% of the taxes owed.

Compliance is Required before Resolution

Ace Plus Tax Resolution can bring you back to compliance by filing back tax returns, which will stop the failure-to-file penalty. What's important is that the taxpayer needs to be "current" with any filing obligations to be eligible for any back tax liability settlement with the IRS.

To be Current, You Must:

1. File tax returns for the most recent six years, and

2. Make current tax payments.
a. sufficient withholding (W-2 employee)
b. estimated tax payments (self-employed)
c. quarterly payroll tax deposits (business)

Ace Plus Tax Resolution's solutions include:

If qualified, Offer in Compromise allows a negotiation to settle back tax liability for a substantially reduced amount from the full amount owed. Keep in mind that the IRS can reject the offer if the financial documents are not professionally prepared or the taxpayer is not in compliance with the IRS. For applicants who have not filed all of their tax returns or made all required estimated tax payments or deposits, their offers will be rejected.

The Installment Agreement is for those who are unable to make the full tax payment immediately. There is a limit to how much they can owe to qualify for the agreement for online application. Thus, non-filers should consult with a tax relief professional for detailed information.

Another method is to see if they qualify for a Currently Not Collectible status upon submitting a financial statement. If the taxpayers have no means to pay the debt at the moment or anytime soon, they can request the IRS to delay the collection process until their financial situation improves. Note that this doesn't mean the back tax liability will disappear - the IRS can come back and collect your taxes years later. Other solutions include lien relief, release of wage or bank levies, penalty abatement, Bankruptcy Dischargeability Analysis, etc., depending on the non-filer's situation.

James adds on and says, "the IRS is making deals right now for back tax liability due to COVID-19. So, now is the best time to negotiate with the IRS."

Bottom Line

Without these alternative solutions, the amount the taxpayer owes to the IRS can become so massive that they cannot pay off the amount. It's like this huge snowball rolling downhill, getting bigger and bigger with growing penalties and interest. In fact, millions of taxpayers in America are delinquent in filing tax returns and are struggling to pay the IRS.

If you're struggling with tax problems, it is strongly recommended that you seek help from tax relief experts who can guide you through the most suitable resolution method and reduce the liability owed to the IRS to the lowest amount possible if you qualify. This can resolve your non-filing problems effectively and permanently.

Learn more at - https://AcePlusTaxResolution.com

Watch why you should file back tax returns here and how a tax professional can help you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-761u9qxJs

James Cha is a CPA and Certified Tax Resolution Specialist(R) at Ace Plus Tax Resolution, providing permanent solutions to taxpayers with IRS and state tax problems. He has been representing his clients and dealing with the IRS for over 30 years. His practice is in Los Angeles, but his clients are across the nation. Call us at (213) 600-7388 or email at James@AcePlusTaxResolution.com.

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James Cha, a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist from Ace Plus Tax Resolution, urges taxpayers to file their tax returns as soon as possible, even if they missed the tax deadline or can't pay off, as they're only increasing their tax bill by delaying.

Related link: https://AcePlusTaxResolution.com/

Teenage sensation William Cox wins Fall Classic 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- 15-year-old William Cox of Chad Bryant Racing is continuing his own personal tradition of excellence in auto racing after recently winning the Fall Classic season finale at Orange County (N.C.) Speedway on Oct. 24, 2020.

Battling the best of the best in the region, Cox was able to dominate the night in his Chad Bryant Racing Late Model at the 3/8-mile asphalt oval. Despite qualifying sixth, Cox was able to quickly head to the front and take control of the event early and never look back, leading the most laps in the 75-lap Late Model division race.

"This was a huge win for me and the Chad Bryant Racing team," said Cox. "My goal is to keep winning and my dream to make it all the way to the NASCAR Cup Series. I've had the opportunity to work with some of the best coaches in the motorsports industry and I'm truly blessed for their guidance not only this weekend but their support over these last few years."

Under the leadership of team owner Chad Bryant, Cox was able to put on a clinic in his second race with the Mooresville, N.C. team. The 2016 ARCA Menards Series championship team was able to build on their debut together at Southern National (N.C.) Motorsports Park and accelerate the results quickly by hoisting a trophy.

"I've been around a lot of talented drivers in my career and William is certainly going to turn heads and make statements," offered Bryant. "We're proud of his success at Orange County and look forward to seeing him strengthen his resume not only next year, but down the road too."

Earlier this year after spending three years of competing in Karts, Mazda Miatas and Legends Cars, Cox was presented with the next challenge in his racing endeavor - the chance to begin testing a Late Model Stock.

Following a successful test and with a dedicated crew behind him, Cox took the next step in his Motorsports path and left his success in the Legends Car behind.

At the tenure age of 15, it didn't take long for people to notice the talent of Cox behind the wheel of a Late Model.

By June, he joined the Carolina Pro Model Series with DLP Motorsports and running a limited schedule with Dexter Canipe of 3D Motorsports. A month later he was in Victory Lane at the historic Tri-County Speedway.

Since the win, he has continued to hone his skills at the legendary Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway - battling some of the best Late Model drivers in the country, adding crucial laps behind the wheel to his growing resume.

Touted as one of the youngest rising stars on track with the driving style of an experience veteran, Cox is certain to continue to attract attention entering the next phase of competition in the CARS Tour in 2021.

For more on William Cox, please visit https://www.williamcoxracing.com/, like him on Facebook, follow him on Twitter (@willcox3racing) and Instagram (@willcox3racing).

For more on Chad Bryant Racing, please visit https://www.chadbryantracing.com/ like them on Facebook (Chad Bryant Racing) or follow them on Twitter (@ChadBryantRace).

About CARS Late Model Stock Tour:

Formed in the fall of 2014 by owner Jack McNelly, the CARS Tour was built out of the remnants of the former Pro Cup Series. The CARS sanctioning body, continuing a desire to create a viable option for quality pavement racing throughout the Carolinas and beyond, formed the dual division CARS Tour.

Featuring both super late models and late model stock cars competing on the same night at the same track, the CARS Tour is the first series of its kind to host two premier divisions under the same banner, at the same track and as part of the same event.

15-year-old William Cox of Chad Bryant Racing is continuing his own personal tradition of excellence in auto racing after recently winning the Fall Classic season finale at Orange County (N.C.) Speedway on Oct. 24, 2020.

Related link: https://chadbryantracing.com/

El Paseo South Gate Launches Free, Fast WiFi

SOUTH GATE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- FREE - FAST - WiFi: El Paseo Southgate shopping center now provides free, fast WiFi for visitors to the shopping center. Providing comfortable open spaces with online access, El Paseo offers the South Gate community a new option for a productive change of scenery.

"Whether you're working from home or a studious student, our goal was to offer South Gate a safe, comfortable alternative location to surf the web," says Doreen Galchutt, Property Manager at El Paseo South Gate.

"Of course, we'd also love for our visitors to take advantage of the restaurants, shopping, and services at El Paseo South Gate. Maybe even post a selfie from one of the three beautiful, interactive murals at the center."

For more information about the Free WiFi promotion, go to https://elpaseosouthgate.com/wifi-at-epsg

About El Paseo South Gate:

El Paseo South Gate is a shopping center located at 8634 Garfield Ave, South Gate, CA 90280, providing a broad range of shopping, dining and services to the community.

Go to https://elpaseosouthgate.com/ for a list of stores, restaurants and services provided.

El Paseo Southgate shopping center now provides free, fast WiFi for visitors to the shopping center. Providing comfortable open spaces with online access, El Paseo offers the South Gate community a new option for a productive change of scenery.

Related link: https://elpaseosouthgate.com/

After, Inc. awarded ‘Disruptor of the Year 2020’ by the Internet Marketing Association for its QuickReg™ Smart Registration Platform

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Internet Marketing Association held its annual IMPACT Conference on October 2, 2020, where After, Inc., a global leader in warranty and after-market services for some of the largest manufacturers in the world, received the "Disruptor of the Year 2020" Award for its QuickReg™ Smart Registration Platform.

The IMA's conference, "IMPACT20 - The Year of Reinvention," brought together a record 117,000 professionals who explored best practices for identifying new markets, businesses, and innovations with thought leaders and senior executives from Apple, Google, Oculus VR, Amazon, Microsoft, Realtor.com, as well as the country's premier venture capitalists, educational institutions, and non-profits.

"We couldn't be more thrilled to be recognized by the IMA as Disruptor of the Year," said Nate Baldwin, CEO of After, Inc. "We designed QuickReg - a best-in-class, intelligent, cloud-based product registration tool - to help our manufacturing clients drive higher registration rates, customer satisfaction, loyalty and lifetime value throughout the product lifecycle. Just by scanning a QR code, taking a picture of - or texting - the model number, consumers can initiate an automated, personalized registration process that takes less than 60 seconds to complete."

Sean Conrad, CEO of the Internet Marketing Association, shared why it chose After, Inc. for its coveted 'Disruptor of the Year 2020' Award: "After, Inc.'s innovative QuickReg technology will be a game-changer for brands, and represents a unique and differentiated approach to curating the customer experience after the sale. It's the type of innovation that is synonymous with the IMPACT awards, and we congratulate the After, Inc. team on this well-deserved honor."

About Internet Marketing Association (IMA) & IMPACT Awards

The Internet Marketing Association (www.imanetwork.org) is one of the fastest growing Internet marketing groups in the world. Since its inception in 2001, IMA has accrued one of the largest databases of professional members in various fields including sales, marketing, business ownership, programming and creative development.

The Internet Marketing Association's annual IMPACT Awards (www.imanetwork.com/impact20/awards/) exemplify best-in-class creativity, expertise and results achieved by the top practitioners of Internet marketing across every business segment.

About After, Inc.

After, Inc. - https://www.afterinc.com/ - is a global leader in the Warranty Services industry, providing predictive analytics, data-driven marketing strategies, reporting and program administration to some of the world's top brands. After helps manufacturers transform their warranty businesses, driving customer satisfaction post-purchase, higher product reliability, deeper brand equity and additional revenue / profit opportunities. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn. and with offices in New York City, After, Inc. is part of EPIC Portfolio Group, a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm with 1,300 employees across the United States.

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The Internet Marketing Association held its annual IMPACT Conference on October 2, 2020, where After, Inc., a global leader in warranty and after-market services for some of the largest manufacturers in the world, received the "Disruptor of the Year 2020" Award for its QuickReg™ Smart Registration Platform.

Related link: http://afterinc.com/

Super Bowl Champion Jeron Johnson has signed on as an Ambassador for CBD Move Free

BELLEVUE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Former Seahawk strong safety and Super Bowl XLVIII Champion Jeron Johnson has signed on as an Ambassador for CBD Move Free (https://cbdmovefree.com), a Washington State-based CBD company. "It is an honor to have Jeron onboard," states Jonas Roeser, CEO. "We look forward to his insight and support for our product refinement and educational outreach."

Johnson's backing is born of his personal experience. "Whether I am nursing an injury or preventing one," he says, "the Move Free products deliver for me. I have played for five NFL teams throughout my NFL career and have tried a number of products to soothe my injuries. And I have yet to come across an over-the-counter product that provides the reliable relief of the CBD Move Free products."

CBD Move Free's products consist of three CBD topical balms (of varying strength) that soothe pain; and a hemp-infused hand sanitizer. Each balm product is composed of full-spectrum CBD derived from hemp, and a number of other key ingredients. The three balms are delivered in roll-on containers and applied right on the skin. The three strengths are 500mg CBD, 1000mg CBD and a combo product featuring 500mg CBD and 150mg CBG (cannabigerol), an emerging ingredient related to CBD. Each balm product relaxes muscles and nerve cells, stimulates circulation, soothes pain, and eases inflammation -- while moisturizing the skin. The fourth product, a lemongrass hand sanitizer, is infused with 100mg of full spectrum hemp, under the brand Hemp Move Free.

Summarizing the company's mission, Roeser says, "Our aim was to create unique products that help you and your family move, enjoy, and achieve more."

Using the products couldn't be simpler, Roeser says. "To eliminate bacteria and moisturize your skin, our hand sanitizer is amazing; and to relieve tension, soreness, and inflammation, just apply one of our balms to targeted areas.

"Our company is partnered with our manufacturer and only uses third-party testing facilities to ensure top quality," Roeser continues. "Our products are sold in hundreds of locations nationwide. These range from doctors, drug stores, gyms and health and beauty stores, to premier golf clubs, and tennis facilities. Our products are also available through our website."

About CBD Move Free:

CBD Move Free (https://cbdmovefree.com) was developed to create unique hemp/CBD products. Each product is designed to maximize life activities by reducing pain and eliminating bacteria. Each product is a blend of natural ingredients infused with hemp/CBD to provide targeted relief. CBD Move Free is the DBA of JPS Products, LLC. JPS Products, LLC also operates Hemp Move Free and JPS Move Free.

DISCLAIMER: This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All Products Contain .3% of THC Content or Less.

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Former Seahawk strong safety and Super Bowl XLVIII Champion Jeron Johnson has signed on as an Ambassador for CBD Move Free, a Washington State-based CBD company. "It is an honor to have Jeron onboard," states Jonas Roeser, CEO. "We look forward to his insight and support for our product refinement and educational outreach."

Related link: https://cbdmovefree.com/

Controversial Video on Racism in the U.S. Causes Stir – Amelia Ray and ‘Hamilton’ Drummer Jake Wood Discuss the Making of ‘Hambone Says’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12 p.m. PDT, Amelia Ray, Jake Wood and Bay Area cinematographer Peggy Peralta will host a Zoom discussion on the making of "Hambone Says," the video that uses contemporary past aesthetic to explore racism, rage and role reversal in the United States.

Amelia Ray never met her paternal grandfather because he was murdered by a white man in Butler, AL, after her father, who was still a boy at the time, refused to address the man as "Sir." While under quarantine and witnessing the nation seethe with collective indignation and unrest, Ray felt her family history come bubbling to the surface.

In response, Ray, alongside longtime collaborator and "Hamilton" drummer Jake Wood and cinematographer Peggy Peralta, created "Hambone Says," a time-travelling tune that uses several musical genres to detail a history of racially motivated killings in the United States. The lyrics allude to recent events such as the murders of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery but also reference the 1967 Detroit riots and the 1923 Rosewood Massacre. "I wanted to transmit the exasperation, confusion and fury I saw in the streets and felt in my soul," Ray says.

To write the lyrics, Ray scoured the internet for references to first usage of various derogatory terms used to describe Blacks - particularly in the U.S. - and listed them in chronological order. Ray then made a list of some of the atrocities suffered by Black Americans at the hands of White Americans in chronological order. The goal was to use the terms to reference the events in the context of popular music of their era. The song begins with a chain gang chant and transitions into gospel, Appalachian music, jazz, rock and roll, funk and rap.

"Hambone Says" was recorded live during the filming of the video which was released on Friday 09 October 2020. Andrew Zhang of Two Story Melody has already touted it as song of the year.

To learn more, watch the video and to register for The Making of "Hambone Says" Zoom chat, visit: https://www.ameliaray.net

About Amelia Ray:

Amelia Ray is a writer, composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and the creator and host of "Up, Up & A Ray" - a weekly variety show. From March-May 2020 she organized The Quarantuned Music Festival - a series of 24-hour, worldwide, virtual music festival to benefit artists affected by COVID-19 cancellations.

MULTIMEDIA:

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On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12 p.m. PDT, Amelia Ray, Jake Wood and Bay Area cinematographer Peggy Peralta will host a Zoom discussion on the making of "Hambone Says," the video that uses contemporary past aesthetic to explore racism, rage and role reversal in the United States.

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

Surefire CRM by Top of Mind Integrates with Floify to Maximize Mortgage Loan Originators’ Sales Process

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, announced its integration with digital mortgage point-of-sale solution Floify. The integration streamlines data flow between the CRM and POS systems, enabling automatic contact creation and loan milestone syncing. The combined solution empowers loan originators to effortlessly deploy Surefire workflows and award-winning content to prospects and in-process loan applicants for higher application conversion and loan pull-through rates.

"Surefire CRM and Floify work in tandem to deliver more loans that close with rule-based workflows and best-of-breed communications that guide borrowers through the customer journey," said Top of Mind VP of Sales Nick Belenky. "An especially high-volume year is the perfect time to take advantage of platform integrations that do the work for you, delighting customers and saving loan originators precious time."

Uniting to eliminate errors from customer databases, Surefire CRM and Floify ensure that no contact goes overlooked or unrecorded. New leads are automatically added to Surefire CRM from Floify loan flows and online 1003 applications. On the back end, Floify milestones sync with Surefire CRM's deal phases, making it easy to deploy timely content that keeps deals moving.

"In today's fast-paced mortgage industry, lenders want the speed and convenience of Floify's digital mortgage automation solution integrated with a robust CRM like Top of Mind's Surefire CRM," said Floify CEO Dave Sims. "Our partnership with Top of Mind has allowed us to combine these critically important systems to deliver a powerful mortgage lending platform and heightened borrower experience to our industry's tech-savvy loan originators."

About Top of Mind Networks:

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

About Floify:

Floify is a digital mortgage point-of-sale solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication, and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents, and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, visit the company's website at floify.com or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.

@mortgagecrm @Floify #marketingautomation #mortgagemarketing #digitalmortgage

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, announced its integration with digital mortgage point-of-sale solution Floify.

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

Strategic Benefits Advisors Urges 401(k) Plan Sponsors to Review Payroll Procedures Before Year’s End to Ensure SECURE Act Readiness

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) today issued guidance urging 401(k) plan sponsors to review their payroll systems and procedures in advance of January 1, 2021, to ensure compliance with the federal Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act.

The SECURE Act includes a mandatory requirement for plan sponsors to allow long-term, part-time employees to participate in 401(k) plans alongside full-time employees. Starting January 1, 2021, plan sponsors must begin counting hours for part-time employees who work at least 500 hours a year. Employees who work 500 hours for three consecutive years must be offered the opportunity to participate in their organization's 401(k) plan beginning in 2024.

"Plan sponsors who don't move fast will be hard-pressed to make necessary changes in just 60 days," said SBA Founding Principal Andy Adams. "Changes involving payroll providers and HRIS systems are notoriously time-consuming, so a sense of urgency is called for to ensure effective processes for counting hours are in place by January 1."

Historically, many retirement plan sponsors have only tracked hours for part-time employees who work 1,000 or more hours per year. Others have simplified timekeeping by crediting part-time employees a fixed number of hours for each day or pay period worked. Regardless of their approach for tracking hours or using equivalencies, plan sponsors will need to coordinate with their recordkeepers, payroll providers and HR information system (HRIS) providers to make a plan for crediting part-time employees who work 500 hours or more.

Counting hours for part-time employees is not always straightforward. To relieve themselves of the administrative burden of counting hours, some plan sponsors may decide to extend eligibility to all part-time employees, regardless of hours worked.

"The calculus behind the decision to extend eligibility to every part-time employee will vary greatly from one plan sponsor to the next depending on the size and nature of its workforce and its available resources," said Adams. "Plan sponsors will also need to decide whether newly eligible part-time employees should be allowed to share in employer contributions, as the SECURE Act leaves this decision entirely in employers' hands."

SBA recommends plan sponsors seek expert advice on how best to determine part-time employees' hours. The SECURE Act represents the most significant changes to employer-sponsored retirement plans in over a decade. SBA published a summary of the law's provisions in April 2019.

About Strategic Benefits Advisors

Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) is an independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm focused on creatively and effectively solving complex benefits challenges for clients ranging from 1,000 to over 300,000 employees. Founded in 2002 by veteran consultants Mindy Zatto and Andy Adams, SBA provides practical consulting recommendations and expert implementation of solutions for all types of employee benefits programs, including retirement, health and welfare, financial wellness and employee recognition. With an average of over 25 years in the field, SBA's team of actuaries, consultants and systems specialists is among the most experienced in the industry. For more information, visit https://www.sba-inc.com/.

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Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) today issued guidance urging 401(k) plan sponsors to review their payroll systems and procedures in advance of January 1, 2021, to ensure compliance with the federal Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act.

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

Successful Dallas Author and Businesswoman releases the third book in her Advantage Series, designed to help entrepreneurial companies grow exponentially

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Many employees believe they aren't being paid to think. In "The Thinking Advantage," author Jill Young shares the dynamic algorithm for creating and building a strong company. When everyone at the company is really thinking, miraculous changes can happen!

EOS Implementer(R) Young has spent her career teaching business leaders how to improve their companies' health and performance. This new book, the third in her Advantage Series, presents four simple steps that will encourage bosses to turn up the volume on creative, productive thinking throughout the company, not just in the corner office.

Young says, "When your people come to you, your main priority is to engage them in thinking. They'll feel more valued when they are able to contribute their own thoughts and ideas. And you'll be glad you listened, and the whole company will win!"

"The Thinking Advantage" releases worldwide on October 30, 2020 and is available wherever books are sold.

More information is available at TractionFirst - https://www.tractionfirst.com/

What Others Have Said

Gino Wickman, author of the #1 bestseller, Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business and creator of EOS(R) (Entrepreneurial Operating System(R)) says, "The simple yet deep observations Jill shares in this book will get your people thinking, solving, and creating at a higher level."

"The Thinking Advantage is a delicious, four-layer 'How-to-Teach-Thinking Cake Box' filled with amazing icing and decoration recipes you can use to create your own cake," said Walt Brown, Certified EOS Implementer(R) and author of The Patient Organization and Death of the Org Chart.

And finally, Martha Diaz, Head of Finance at Smile Fort Worth remarks, "I love the way Jill breaks down the steps, algorithms, and modes in this book. They are presented in a way that's easy to understand. I have more than a few takeaways. What I've learned goes beyond business, and I know will help me personally, as well."

Young says, "Traditionally, we assigned the burden of thinking to leadership only; we expected only leaders to do the hard thinking. Just like we delegate the 'doing' throughout the organization, as we learn to navigate new technologies and complexities, thinking can no longer be a skill reserved for top leadership. Thinking needs to be a skill taught throughout the entire organization. The Thinking Advantage provides the tools to do just that."

About the Author

Jill Young grew up in an entrepreneurial family, learning early on the advantages of having a clear vision and doing what you say you'll do. Through the experience of her family's struggles and successes in business, Jill has become the dynamic and approachable leader she is today. She has a BS in Psychology, an MBA, and has held leadership positions in a variety of fields. Before becoming a full-time EOS Implementer in 2014, Jill was the president of a forward-thinking CPA firm, where she advised and guided clients using the EOS tools. Jill now implements EOS with over 80 companies and coaches entrepreneurs who are on a journey to become their best.

More information on these algorithms for exponential business growth is available at https://www.tractionfirst.com/.

Contact: Jill Young at Jill@TractionFirst.com

Many employees believe they aren't being paid to think. In "The Thinking Advantage," author Jill Young shares the dynamic algorithm for creating and building a strong company. When everyone at the company is really thinking, miraculous changes can happen!

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

Art of Caffeination Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Fund Clever Coffee Playing Cards

SAN ANTONIO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Something new and exciting is brewing at Art of Caffeination, a new design business that focuses on products that are all things coffee. Its first product launch - a quick-reference deck of coffee playing cards - is designed for coffee lovers, enthusiasts and gamesters alike to not just have fun, but learn something too.

"Sip to Suit Cards About Coffee" is a handy deck of creatively crafted, quick-reference playing cards that feature coffee-making methods, drink formulas and helpful brew tips. The deck is sure to kick up any home coffee routine or game night.

The maker, Vincent Lam, tapped into his industrial design and graphic arts' expertise to create a deck of reference playing cards that eliminate the hassle and time of sorting through online resources or piles of notes. The playing cards aim to streamline brewing coffee and making drinks by presenting ingredients and brewing parameters through thoughtful visual graphics.

"Each method card has carefully researched brewing parameters and starting points, presented in easy-to-understand 'Brew Meters.' These 'Brew Meters' provide an illustrated reference for the user to adjust the brewing values to suit their taste," Lam says.

This comprehensive collection of brew methods and drink recipes will entice both coffee novices and connoisseurs. The cards feature critical brew information for 18 popular coffee-making methods, and 18 drink recipes, with 12 delightfully-designed court cards that have helpful guidance and educational tips about coffee and brewing.

The poker-size playing cards are meticulously designed and illustrated for quick-reference, and packaged in a coffee-inspired tuck box. Produced in premium black-core, linen-finish stock, the cards are suitable for exciting gameplay and collecting.

With coffee brewing tips at recipes at your fingertips, "Sip-to-Suit About Coffee Cards" are an essential part of any coffee lifestyle.

A Kickstarter campaign is in place to launch this new deck of reference playing cards, "Sip to Suit Cards About Coffee:" https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aoc/sip-to-suit-cards-about-coffee

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About Art of Caffeination

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Art of Caffeination was founded by Vincent Lam, a professional industrial designer with 20 years' experience in consumer and medical product design. He's the recipient of multiple design awards, including Red Dot; iF (a product design award, conferred annually by the iF International Forum Design GmbH, based in Hanover, Germany); and IDEA Awards (International Design Excellence Award, a design award program held by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)). Art of Caffeination applies the form-follows-function design approach to all things caffeinated to create useful and delightful products for all ages and interests.

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Something new and exciting is brewing at Art of Caffeination, a new design business that focuses on products that are all things coffee. Its first product launch - a quick-reference deck of coffee playing cards - is designed for coffee lovers, enthusiasts and gamesters alike to not just have fun, but learn something too.

SimpleNexus ROI Calculator lets mortgage lenders accurately model the financial and operational benefits of investing in digital mortgage technology

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the availability of the SimpleNexus ROI Calculator. The self-service tool enables mortgage lenders to estimate their overall return on investment (ROI) in SimpleNexus by accurately modeling the digital mortgage platform's impacts on loan production revenue and operational expenses.

The calculator draws on the results of a third-party ROI study conducted by independent consulting and advisory firm MarketWise Advisors (MWA). The compiled results of MWA's analysis were baselined to develop a pro-forma tool for calculating lenders' expected ROI from SimpleNexus over time.

In just 30 seconds, the SimpleNexus ROI Calculator projects SimpleNexus' impacts on lender profitability, including estimated increases in net income, incremental gains in closed loans, origination cost savings and overall ROI. Users can also request a custom, in-depth ROI analysis.

"We are so confident in our ability to deliver superior value that we have launched a self-service tool that quantifies the sales and revenue benefits SimpleNexus can deliver based on the size and productivity of an organization. Just plug in a few numbers and see how SimpleNexus lines up," said SimpleNexus Co-founder Ben Miller.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers, real estate agents and settlement service providers to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage #mortgagelending #domore #ROI

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the availability of the SimpleNexus ROI Calculator.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

LBA Ware Issues Q3 2020 Mortgage Loan Originator Compensation Report, Enhances Analysis with Addition of Loan Processor Compensation Data

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence software solutions for the mortgage industry, today released summary statistics on the state of mortgage industry compensation in the third quarter of 2020. The firm's analysis of data from its CompenSafe(TM) ICM platform shows that year-over-year increases in refinance and purchase loan volume contributed to increased commissions for both loan originators (LOs) and loan processors.

Methodology

LBA Ware reviewed account data for mortgage lenders who used CompenSafe to automate incentive compensation throughout the third quarter of 2020. The controlled, sample dataset consisted of retail, first-lien production from LOs and loan processors with at least six funded loans during the three-month period beginning July 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2020.

Key Findings

* Commissions earned by LOs in Q3 2020 increased 50% from Q3 2019, because the average LO funded 51% more volume in Q3 2020 ($2.6M per month) versus Q3 2019 ($1.7M per month).

* Refinance transactions accounted for 46% of total volume funded in the quarter (versus only 36% of total volume funded in Q3 2019). LOs averaged $1.2M in funded refinance volume per month, an increase of more than 75% over Q3 2019.

* Although paychecks were larger in Q3 2020 than Q3 2019, the uptick in refinance production contributed to a 0.9% decrease in per-loan commissions from 107 basis points in Q3 2019 to 106 basis points in Q3 2020. Refinance commissions averaged 100 basis points in Q3 2020 compared to 111 basis points paid out for purchase loans.

* Purchase volume grew year-over-year with LOs averaging $1.45M in funded purchase loans per month ($1.11M in Q3 2019) and receiving on average 110.8 basis points per purchase loan (109.8 in Q3 2019).

* Loan processors handled 30% more loans per month in Q3 2020 compared to Q3 2019, fueling a 54% increase in average incentive compensation earned from $5,105 in Q3 2019 to $7,855 per processor in Q3 2020.

"Increased loan volume continues to deliver big paydays for loan originators as well as for loan processors, many of whom earn per-loan unit bonuses," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "The refi boom won't continue indefinitely, though, and we're already seeing some softening in refi volume even as consumer appetite for purchase loans sharpened in Q3."

About LBA Ware(TM):

LBA Ware is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, more than 100 lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2019 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://www.lbaware.com/.

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LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence software solutions for the mortgage industry, today released summary statistics on the state of mortgage industry compensation in the third quarter of 2020.

Related link: https://go.lbaware.com/

Promontory MortgagePath Launches Initiative to Help Minority-Owned Financial Institutions Expand Mortgage Credit Access to Underserved Communities

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC today launched its initiative to support minority depository institutions' (MDIs) efforts to expand access to credit and homeownership in underserved communities. Through this initiative, Promontory MortgagePath, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, will partner with minority-owned banks and credit unions, including community development financial institutions (CDFIs), to offer exclusive pricing, resources and joint-marketing opportunities to participating institutions.

"The challenges facing community banks in low- to moderate-income areas will not be fixed immediately," said Promontory MortgagePath CEO and Founder Gene Ludwig. "But we must take action now to ensure that these vital institutions are supported because when these institutions thrive, the positive impact on their communities is profound."

The initiative aims to accelerate the ability of minority-owned banks and depositories to help their communities. There are more than 1,100 certified CDFIs in the U.S., managing approximately $222 billion in assets and, of the more than 5,400 federally insured financial institutions in the U.S., 149 are MDIs. These institutions create jobs, increase access to affordable housing and expand financial opportunities for underserved communities. An Urban Institute study details the vital role of minority-owned banks, which often fill mortgage lending gaps left by other banks and hold a deeper understanding of their communities' needs. The study also found that Black-owned banks are disproportionately affected by financial crises.

Without the right tools, minority-owned banks that lack access to cost-effective mortgage fulfillment technology or do not offer mortgage lending could stand to miss out on their share of the trillion-dollar mortgage origination market. Not only does this put these institutions at a disadvantage relative to their peers, but it also limits wealth-building opportunities for the communities these institutions serve. According to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, homeowners possess a median net worth of $255,000, while the median net worth for renters is $6,300 (*see note 1).

Ludwig has long advocated for underserved communities, spotlighting the unique economic challenges they face. Throughout his career as former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency and founder of several notable financial services firms, Ludwig has demonstrated his passion for improving access to resources for all borrowers and lenders. In his recently published book, "The Vanishing American Dream," Ludwig leads a critical conversation on the plight of low- and moderate-income Americans, enlisting academics, politicians, CEOs and former presidential advisors to discuss the economic injustice that threatens so many Americans.

Earlier this month, the Community Development Bankers Association (CDBA) endorsed Promontory MortgagePath's mortgage fulfillment services and point-of-sale technology, recognizing the firm's alignment to CDBA's mission of promoting financial inclusion and opportunity among people and communities often left out of the economic mainstream. Promontory MortgagePath plans to work with the CDBA to identify strategic partners to participate in the initiative. MDIs and CDFIs that join the initiative will leverage Promontory MortgagePath's technology, U.S.-based mortgage fulfillment services and robust joint marketing program at an aggressive discount, fast-tracking their efforts to deepen and broaden their reach and expand access to homeownership in their communities.

"MDIs and CDFIs play a vital role in expanding access to credit and building wealth in the communities they serve," said Paul C. Katz, managing director and head of bank relations at Promontory MortgagePath. "Whether they are seeking to establish or grow their mortgage operations, Promontory MortgagePath is committed to partnering with these institutions to provide additional pathways to homeownership, and we highly encourage them to join the initiative."

MDIs or CDFIs interested in learning more about becoming strategic partners or joining this initiative should contact Katz at paul.katz@mortgagepath.com.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

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

*NOTE 1: https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/files/scf20.pdf

Promontory MortgagePath LLC today launched its initiative to support minority depository institutions' (MDIs) efforts to expand access to credit and homeownership in underserved communities. Through this initiative, Promontory MortgagePath, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, will partner with minority-owned banks and credit unions.

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

King David’s Masonic Lodge delivers laptops for underserved families to San Luis Coastal Education Foundation and StandStrong

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- King David's Masonic Lodge delivered the first batches of, hopefully many, laptops to San Luis Coastal Education Foundation and StandStrong based on urgent early request. The Laptop Drive, which will run through November 8th, is designed to provide help to less fortunate children and families in addressing the online education challenges.

"It has been outstanding to see the community come together during COVID-19 with this laptop drive. With the early donation success, we have been able to refurbish and donate laptops based on urgent requests. A laptop, for most, is a small thing, but for the students and families of our school system without sufficient means it makes a huge difference in their online advancement," said Andrew Brown, Lodge Master at King David's Lodge.

Urgent Needs Fulfilled

The need for laptops extends beyond children age student and into the adult education, as explained by Sally Ames, Coordinator of Adult Education Programs for San Luis Coastal Unified School District, who received the first batch of laptops donated on urgent request "Many of our Adult Education students in our High School Diploma and English as a Second Language programs do not have personal devices in their homes. The laptops provided will allow our students to access their education online."

"We are so grateful to the SLO Masons for our clients," said Jennifer Adams, Interim Executive Director, StandStrong. "Due to COVID-19, our clients and their school-age children are experiencing an increased need for technology. It is almost impossible for a victim of domestic violence to conduct job searches, apply online, and attend appointments during the same time their children attends online classes. These laptops empower our client families to do both, and the positive impact is difficult to overstate."

How to Donate

There is still time to donate. If you have an old laptop gathering dust, donate it. It not only will help our community, but King David's Lodge will also provide you with a donation receipt for tax purposes, refurbish and remove any existing data or programs.

To donate: 1. Drop-off your laptop in San Luis Obispo at Café Roma, or Central Coast Surfboards, or in Morro Bay at Sunshine Health Foods; or 2. For pick-up email kf6pbl@hotmail.com.

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About King David's Masonic Lodge:

Based in San Luis Obispo, California, King David's Masonic Lodge #209 has been helping the community including a mission of enhancing public education since 1870.

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King David's Masonic Lodge delivered the first batches of, hopefully many, laptops to San Luis Coastal Education Foundation and StandStrong based on urgent early request. The Laptop Drive, which will run through November 8th, is designed to provide help to less fortunate children and families in addressing the online education challenges.

Related link: https://www.facebook.com/KDL209/

Happy Halloween L.A.: Trick or Treating 2020 Style

PICO RIVERA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Did you think that Halloween festivities were out of the question this year due to the pandemic? Most communities are discouraging or banning house-to-house trick or treating to prevent virus transmission. All is not lost, however. Families can gather for Happy Halloween L.A., the largest, most immersive, drive-through event in Southern California. The event follows all COVID-19 rules and regulations as dictated by the "Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's Guidance for Celebrating Halloween." Along with the generous sponsorship of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and Vans Shoes, among others, it is the first joint venture of Life Changing Charities, a 502(c)(3) non-profit organization, and PartyWorks Interactive, a Southern California events company. The event is a great example of how industries are re-inventing themselves to address the limitations imposed by Covid-19.

Set in Pico Rivera Bicentennial Park, this one mile, no-contact event is an approximately 30-minute drive-through experience featuring four fun zones, a photo op, goodie bags, a virtual costume contest, and more. Attendees can listen to a narrative track on their FM radios as they slowly cruise through the event. Emphasis is on safe, family fun - nothing too frightening. Costumes are optional, but encouraged.

The Happy Halloween LA adventure consists of the following zones:

Zone A, Jurassic Adventure, is a trek through a primeval world and features life-size dinosaurs from 20 to 40 feet high. No worries, though, they're inflatables.

Zone B, Dia de Los Muertos, celebrates Mexico's famous "Day of the Dead" with larger-than-life props and mariachi music. This zone is certified muy bien.

Zone C, Crazy Kids Carnival, presents mind-bending magical illusions in a festive atmosphere. The illusions were designed by members of Hollywood's famed Magic Castle.

Zone D, Monster Alley, is where giant, 20-foot+ monsters hang out and loom over cars as they slowly cruise their way past. Lighting and sound effects guarantee a creepy, fun experience.

Zone E, Drive-Thru Photo Op Station, offers survivors a take-home printed photo of their vehicle-bound group, as well as a virtual digital photo sent to their e-mail within seconds.

Additional activities include a Virtual Costume Contest where contestants send their costume photos to the https://www.happyhalloweenla.com/ website, with photos displayed on a giant screen at the event site. Participants can vote on their favorites, and winners will receive prizes.

There will also be free packaged candy for the kids and fresh, cold, reusable Pathwater™ bottles for the adults (while supplies last).

The event takes place at Pico Rivera Bicentennial Park, 11003 Sports Arena Drive, Pico Rivera, CA 90601 and runs from October 15 through November 1, 2020.

Hours are 4 p.m. through 10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 4 p.m. through 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. After dark attendance is recommended for an enhanced experience. Daylight hours are recommended for sensitive children. Tickets are available at the event, or advanced tickets (recommended) can be purchased at https://www.happyhalloweenla.com/.

Ticket prices are $60 per vehicle of up to four people ages three and up; there is no charge for children under the age of three. Additional passengers (ages three and up) are $10 each. Note that each person must be wearing a seat belt or be in a car seat. The total number of people in a vehicle cannot exceed the vehicle's legal capacity.

Attendees are not permitted to leave their vehicles and must wear face masks when opening their windows. Additional event information is available at www.happyhalloweenla.com.

Happy Halloween LA is sponsored by Improving Life Charities (http://www.improvinglifecharities.org), PartyWorks Interactive (http://www.partyworksinteractive.com), Your City Safari (http://www.yourcitysafari.com), Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (http://www.raisingcanes.com), Univision/K-LOVE 107.5 (http://www.univision.com), Vans Shoes (www.vans.com), Safe Racks (http://www.saferacks.com), Pathwater (http://www.drinkpathwater.com), and LA Parent (http://www.laparent.com).

Happy Halloween LA is a division of South El Monte-based PartyWorks Interactive, a leading events company that has served the events industry for over 37 years. The company's recent Southern California drive-through events include Your City Safari (two events), Harvest Hunts, and Jurassic Adventure, which have entertained over 150,000 visitors.

Did you think that Halloween festivities were out of the question this year due to the pandemic? Families can gather for Happy Halloween L.A., the largest, most immersive, drive-through event in Southern California. Along with the generous sponsorship of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and Vans Shoes, among others, it is the first joint venture of Life Changing Charities, a 502(c)(3) non-profit organization, and PartyWorks Interactive.

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

Avila Herbals Announces Manufacturing and Research and Development Agreements with Phoenix Biotechnology

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Avila Herbals, a company specializing in novel botanical extraction techniques for both dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals, announced today that it has signed an exclusive global manufacturing agreement and a research and development agreement with Phoenix Biotechnology (San Antonio, TX), a company that has been exploring the health-related benefits of novel extracts of Nerium oleander for the past 25 years.

Avila Herbals began product development activities in the spring of 2020 and optimized several different proprietary extraction techniques. The company developed the formulation and the products and has scaled manufacturing in anticipation for a launch of several different products. Each product contains a unique extract from the Nerium oleander plant. Phoenix has filed several patent applications based on this work related to SARS-CoV-2 infection and the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We look forward to working with Phoenix Biotechnology. We are committed to developing and manufacturing several new oleander-based products with Phoenix," commented Dr. Richard Obiso, co-owner and CSO of Avila Herbals. "We are thrilled to be able to apply our research and manufacturing expertise to the development of these products."

The agreements support continued manufacturing so that the product can be made available in the United States and internationally. The agreements also cover the development and manufacture of a pharmaceutical, if clinical trials are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA); although the specific terms of the agreements were not disclosed.

Since Q2 CY2020, Avila Herbals and its partners have invested over $4.5 million dollars into the development and commercialization of these products in the New River Valley of Virginia. Avila has created more than 50 full-time jobs in just a few months to support the development and manufacturing of these products.

"Avila Herbals contributes to the economy of the New River Valley. The company's research and development of the potential health benefits of the extract of Nerium oleander is impressive, and we thank Avila and Phoenix for their commitment to the region and to the Commonwealth," said US Congressman Morgan Griffith.

According to Theresa Obiso, co-owner and CEO of Avila Herbals, "When we began our collaborations, we immediately scaled to meet this need; doing so here in Christiansburg allows us to leverage strong local relationships and build a world-class team."

"Avila Herbals' expansion is a significant win for our region's future and our growing economy," said Virginia Delegate Nick Rush. "Avila is a technology leader that exemplifies the New River Valley's entrepreneurial spirit," Delegate Rush continued. "I wish Avila Herbals much success as it moves forward to becoming one of SWVA's newest technology success stories."

About Avila Herbals

Avila Herbals has created a sustainable agriculture program in the New River Valley of Virginia that focuses on the production of the highest quality botanicals for use in nutraceuticals and botanical pharmaceuticals. The team uses supercritical carbon dioxide extraction as well as novel cryo-ethanol methods, and has launched several botanical preparations. Our passion is sustainable agriculture, organic techniques, and biodynamic farming practices. At Avila Herbals, we work hard to exceed regulatory standards, because we believe in sustainability and great quality. All of our products are manufactured in our GMP facilities.

About Phoenix Biotechnology

Phoenix Biotechnology, Inc. is a San Antonio, Texas-based biotechnology company that was incorporated in Texas in 2003 to develop promising agents from Nerium oleander with minimal or no side effects for targeted therapy in three areas: malignant tumor growth (an extract of Nerium oleander has been found to bind to discrete cellular targets in solid tumors in vitro and in vivo), neurological disorders (ischemic stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and Huntington's disease), and viral diseases. To date, Phoenix has identified potent antiviral activity against Ebola and Marburg viruses, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex viruses, HIV and HTLV-1, and SARS-CoV-2.

For more information about Avila Herbals, please contact Avila Herbals at info@avilaherbals.com (preferred) or 1-540-808-2314.

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Avila Herbals, a company specializing in novel botanical extraction techniques for both dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals, announced today that it has signed an exclusive global manufacturing agreement and a research and development agreement with Phoenix Biotechnology.

Related link: https://avilaherbals.com/

Dominic Iannitti Honored with 2020 Lending Luminary Award by PROGRESS in Lending Association

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that that its president and CEO, Dominic Iannitti, was recognized as a Lending Luminary award winner in the second annual list of honorees. Winners were announced on Oct. 15 at the 10th annual ENGAGE event, which PROGRESS in Lending held virtually this year.

PROGRESS in Lending says a "luminary" is a person who inspires or influences others. The Lending Luminaries list is comprised of business and technology leaders from multiple areas in the industry, including mortgage bankers, a wide array of lending entities, servicers, technology executives, consultants and more. PROGRESS in Lending cites several key accomplishments that Dominic was a part of in the last in the last 12 months to lead DocMagic to success.

In April of this year, Dominic officially launched AutoPrep, a new technology that enables DocMagic's comprehensive Total eClose(TM) platform to accept documents from any source by "e-enabling" them for paperless eClosings. AutoPrep leverages AI, OCR and machine learning technologies to scan and parse documents, locate all signature and notary regions, then electronically tag them for eClosing, thus changing any document into a fully e-enabled document in seconds. This allows lenders to use loan documents produced by virtually any document provider, from standard documents to partially e-enabled documents. Total eClose then handles an end-to-end paperless eClosing process.

Dominic's addition of AutoPrep to accept documents from any source and "e-enable" them for preparation to complete a fully paperless eClose is a significant R&D investment and technology strategy to help more lenders perform comprehensive eClosings.

"I'm a firm believer that these innovations work to establish much-needed interoperability between disparate systems and critical entities within the Digital Mortgage Ecosystem," Dominic told PROGRESS in Lending. "Our goal is for our industry-leading eClosing platform to be completely open, handling documents from all vendors and sources without any manual effort or additional labor required."

In addition, judges at PROGRESS in Lending also recognized Dominic' efforts this year to help clients adapt to the changing business climate throughout the pandemic that required social distancing measures and work-from-home (WFH) orders. DocMagic's Total eClose platform helped lenders immensely in executing mortgage closings electronically --- from within borrowers' homes. And with emergency Remote Online Notarizations (RON) implemented in multiple states to support social distancing mandates and ensure the housing market flourishes, Dominic ensured that DocMagic quickly and effectively responded to clients' urgent need for RON within its Total eClose platform.

PROGRESS in Lending asserts that the mortgage market is currently filled with uncertainty and will remain in flux for some time to come, and a true Lending Luminary effectively handles and navigates constantly changing market conditions. They have been identified as leaders who are ensuring the future success for their companies and the industry as a whole.

A complete list of this year's 2020 Lending Luminary winners can be found on PROGRESS in Lending's website https://mymortgagemindset.com/the-2020-lending-luminary-award-winners-are/.

About DocMagic:

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

Media Contact:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

Social Media: @DocMagic #2020LendingLuminary #DominicIannitti #Total eClose #AutoPrep

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that that its president and CEO, Dominic Iannitti, was recognized as a Lending Luminary award winner in the second annual list of honorees. Winners were announced on Oct. 15 at the 10th annual ENGAGE event, which PROGRESS in Lending held virtually this year.

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

By Light Chief Strategy Office Promotes Growth and Innovation

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC is investing in its people with a series of promotions to further its strategic growth and solidify its brand as a leader in IT solutions for government and commercial clients. By Light's promoted several employees who are trailblazers in their fields to positions within the Chief Strategy Office to further its goal of maximizing innovation, research, and development across the company's broad portfolio.

Lucy Donahue leads By Light's new department as Chief Strategy Officer. She has served on By Light's senior management team and as a leader in the Federal Healthcare procurement industry for more than 20 years. As CSO, Lucy will define the innovative vision, corporate positioning, and strategic partnerships to keep By Light ahead of the curve in technology and customer relationships across a wide span of industries and around the globe.

Tom Ryan serves as Chief Technology Officer, Strategic Innovation. Tom's 33 years of high-tech experience, most recently as a Vice President overseeing By Light's Software Development Center of Excellence, was key to his new position selection. Tom's new role is to manage the next-generation of DevSecOps (development, security, and operations) software factories, integration hubs, and innovation cells. Tom plans to bring his vast practical experience to bear and lead By Light to the forefront of technology and procurement.

Bill Sackewitz was promoted to Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation. Bill's expertise in Cloud Services, DevSecOps, and Design Thinking coupled with his 25 years of Agile Product Delivery experience made him a natural fit for his new position. Bill oversees By Light's Digital Transformation to mature and expand best practices and core competencies across the enterprise with the goal to deliver custom digital solutions that are accessible, usable, and enjoyable. Bill is introducing new ways of working that set the standard for By Light's product growth and engineering capabilities.

Mike Farahbakhshian was named Associate Vice President, Corporate Strategic Initiatives. Mike's 20 years of experience in Government Information Technology and management of By Light's Federal Healthcare growth has been instrumental in propelling the company forward in multiple strategic expansion areas. Mike works across the By Light vertical markets, By Light's acquisitions, and with By Light clients to fuse their extensive experience and drive business development across all IT growth industries.

Erin DeCaprio brings more than 25 years of communications experience to her new role as Director of Corporate Communications. As a seasoned member of By Light's proposal team for seven years and a former editorial director for successful online communities, Erin brings institutional knowledge and forward-looking creativity to unify By Light's corporate identity together with its acquisitions and amplify its message around the industry.

Amy Hansen, former business development specialist, was promoted to Director of Marketing. Amy has over 30 years of experience in leading teams, business development, and marketing. Amy is helping to elevate the Chief Strategy Office/Marketing team's return on investment by evolving By Light's internal and external brand awareness. Using her creative expertise, Amy is developing and delivering fresh concepts across the By Light enterprise for print and digital marketing materials.

By Light's Chief Strategy Office is assembling transformative talent who yield new and disruptive ideas to maturation. The pool of talent along with By Light's steadfast processes is producing cutting-edge technology to solve our customers' most challenging issues. The team is also producing modern design concepts and messaging to highlight By Light's products and solutions across all industry markets.

By Light CEO, Bob Donahue says, "The CSO provides a critical tool to drive digital transformation and innovation across the entire enterprise. The team's positive impact has already demonstrated tremendous value with the standardization and optimization of our DevSecOps software development efforts that includes the creation of an industry-leading development cloud platform to effectively meet the new emerging 'Code Challenges' that are becoming a frequent component in large software procurements."

About By Light

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

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By Light Professional IT Services LLC is investing in its people with a series of promotions to further its strategic growth and solidify its brand as a leader in IT solutions for government and commercial clients. By Light's promoted several employees who are trailblazers in their fields to positions within the Chief Strategy Office.

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

Fabricare Launches an Extreme Marketing Campaign For New Service

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- If you're looking to disrupt an industry, you develop a radical marketing campaign that captures the attention of your target audience. LaundryCare by Fabricare is a new service that seeks to do just that.

Fashion has become more casual for many years. And with the recent pandemic causing people to work from home, this trend has accelerated and impacted dry cleaners' businesses across the country.

What's a dry cleaner to do?

Reinvent the service of caring for clothing.

Fabricare Cleaners, a well-established dry cleaners in Fairfield County for over 30 years, has looked at servicing customers' clothes from a fresh perspective. As wardrobes blend together between casual and work, Fabricare seeks to streamline clothing care with ONE bag and ONE low, monthly cost, complete with free pick up & delivery. No sorting, no deciphering labels, no worrying about your dry cleaning or delicates. Customers throw everything into one bag, and Fabricare sorts & cleans each item using their expert knowledge of all fabrics.

How do you launch this exciting new idea for clothing care -- a service that aims to save customers 100 hours each year that's usually spent on doing their laundry?

Introduce Extreme Ironing - a sport that's actually been around for over 20 years.

Extreme Ironing combines the mundane task of clothing care with extreme sports. Hard to believe, but pictures show individuals doing everything from scuba diving to mountain climbing WHILE doing laundry.

What better way to communicate Fabricare's new LaundryCare service? "Yes You Can Do Both" is the theme line for LaundryCare by Fabricare that utilizes crazy images from the sport of Extreme Ironing to clearly convey that trying to do laundry AND these activities is - "EXTREME!"

Kristen Martinez, Director of Marketing for Fabricare, found an amazing photographer when searching for images to use for this edgy campaign: Jack Nichols not only takes amazing photos, but is also an avid extreme iron participant himself! When approached to leverage some of his shots, he was excited to see how his passion fit in with LAUNDRY of all things: "Extreme ironing is about enjoying your favorite extreme activity or sport while still getting your laundry done," says Nichols. "Not everyone wants to haul an ironing board up a rock climb in the middle of the night though, so when Fabricare reached out, I thought it was a great fit!"

If you want to get back 100 hours a year, and leave your laundry to someone else while you enjoy the better things in life, check out LaundryCare by Fabricare at https://laundrycarebyfabricare.net/.

If you're looking to disrupt an industry, you develop a radical marketing campaign that captures the attention of your target audience. LaundryCare by Fabricare is a new service that seeks to do just that.

Related link: https://fabricarecleaners.net

SimpleNexus Makes Top 10 in Two Independent Rankings of Utah’s Fastest-Growing Companies

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, earned a top-10 ranking in Utah Valley Business Q magazine's UV50 and MountainWest Capital's Utah 100, both lists of the fastest-growing companies in the state.

The highly-anticipated UV50 and Utah 100 lists honor Utah-based companies that have experienced rapid revenue growth in the last three to five years. SimpleNexus, whose platform supports over 300 mortgage companies nationwide, ranked #7 on the Utah 100 and #10 on the Utah Valley's UV 50 list, earning recognition by both programs for the second consecutive year.

SimpleNexus experienced 834% revenue growth from 2016 to 2019. The firm has expanded its team to 120 employees and serves a user base of more than 27,000 loan originators, 123,000 real estate agents and 2.9 million borrowers. To date, the platform has handled over 11 million loans totaling over $2 trillion in volume and touches approximately one in eight home loans originated in the United States.

"Growth at such a large scale is a testament to how SimpleNexus has alleviated crucial pain points in the loan origination process and established a gratifying borrower experience, and we anticipate continued growth based on the warm reception of our highly anticipated eClosing solution just this summer," said SimpleNexus CEO Matt Hansen. "We take great pride as a Utah-based company in being featured in the UV50 and Utah 100 for a second year."

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers, real estate agents and settlement service providers to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage #mortgagelending @UtahValley360 @MWCN #mwcnutah100 #utah100 #UV50

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, earned a top-10 ranking in Utah Valley Business Q magazine's UV50 and MountainWest Capital's Utah 100, both lists of the fastest-growing companies in the state.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Next Gen Acquires Entrepreneurship Organization to Expand Educational Reach

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Few understand the importance of fostering entrepreneurship at an early age quite like Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan. Next Gen's co-founders credit their entrepreneurial success to their learnings - and failures - in launching businesses while still in high school. That is why Next Gen HQ is announcing its acquisition of TrepStart Independent Youth to encourage high school entrepreneurship.

"We tell all young entrepreneurs to get in the game and start building," says Gambardella, Next Gen HQ's Co-CEO. "Justin and I were fortunate to launch our first company before college, and the experience has compounded our growth as leaders."

Chasing entrepreneurial dreams at any age is difficult. Next Gen aims to make the journey easier by providing the tools and resources entrepreneurs need to realize their business and life goals. Now, through acquiring St. Louis-based TrepStart Independent Youth, the Next Gen team will look to do exactly that for high school students, expanding its 500,000+ monthly audience.

TrepStart was launched in 2010 to generate entrepreneurial awareness and understanding through an array of educational programs and hands-on experiences. The organization aims to introduce students to entrepreneurship in a unique and unconventional way, allowing students to better engage while developing a deeper understanding of their life goals.

"We first learned of TrepStart through members of our Next Gen community who joined the annual conference," commented Lafazan, Co-CEO of Next Gen HQ. "They recognized synergies between our missions, which became apparent to our team immediately upon learning more."

After attending an event in St. Louis and meeting TrepStart's leadership, the Next Gen team knew this would be a fruitful opportunity to reach and impact thousands of new young entrepreneurs.

Tanya Hamilton, Founder and Executive Director of TrepStart Independent Youth, agreed: "I am grateful that after 10-years of empowering thousands of teens nationwide, we were able to find such a great organization in Next Gen HQ to continue our mission. I'm confident the team will take this program to the next level."

As part of the cash acquisition agreement, Next Gen HQ will retain all rights, IP, and directorship for TrepStart Independent Youth. Tanya Hamilton will work with the Next Gen HQ team during the transition period.

To learn more about the acquisition and to participate in future programs, visit Next Gen HQ's website at https://nextgenhq.com/trepstart

About Next Gen HQ:

Next Gen HQ develops products, spaces, and media to energize the world's greatest entrepreneurs, helping them win at business and life. Serving a global monthly engaged audience of over 500k entrepreneurs, Next Gen works with corporate clients including Capital One, American Express, Dell Technologies, and Wall Street Journal, helping them access and engage the next generation. Learn more: https://nextgenhq.com/

About TrepStart Independent Youth:

Independent Youth Inc. (IY) is a social enterprise that educates teens (ages 12-21 years old) on entrepreneurship by offering unique programs and resources. The mission of IY is to generate entrepreneurial awareness and understanding among youth through an array of educational programs and hands-on experiences. Independent Youth accomplishes its mission through various programs including the Annual Teen Entrepreneurship Symposiums (TrepStart).

Press Contact:
Jenna Sekutera
jenna@nextgenhq.com

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Few understand the importance of fostering entrepreneurship at an early age quite like Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan. Next Gen's co-founders credit their entrepreneurial success to their learnings - and failures - in launching businesses while still in high school. That is why Next Gen HQ is announcing its acquisition of TrepStart Independent Youth to encourage high school entrepreneurship.

Related link: https://nextgenhq.com/

‘Lest We Forget’ Art Show Looks Back at Four Years of the Trump Administration

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Phoenix, Arizona artist Bob Diercksmeier announced today that his art exhibition "Lest We Forget" will remain online at lestweforgetartshow.com through November 3, 2020. The show features 13 works created in 2020, all relating to events before and during the Trump Presidential administration since 2016. Visitors can view all pieces in a virtual 3D gallery on the website. The show is online-only because of COVID-19.

Bob is a Phoenix native and has been working as a professional artist in the valley since 1992. This show is a departure from the landscape-oriented work for which he is currently known.

"This work is very different from what I've been doing the past few years," Diercksmeier stated. "It's topical, political, and I hope thought-provoking." When asked why he created the show, Bob replied, "It's just how I naturally responded to all that was happening, all the things that were being said and done. I felt like I had to say something, and I speak my truth through my art."

With just over a week until Election Day, the show is an intriguing review of the last four years. The works explore current issues like immigration, civil rights, discrimination, racism, and hypocrisy in digital and three-dimensional media. The digital pieces have various elaborate visual montages that are output onto different surfaces. The dimensional works include text art with manually stamped lettering, print-on-demand products, and assembled and framed physical objects.

'Lest We Forget' will be viewable online from October 2 through November 3, 2020, at https://lestweforget.bdabstracts.com/.

About Artist Bob Diercksmeier:

Bob Diercksmeier is a Phoenix, Arizona native and a 1988 graduate of The University of the Arts in Philadelphia (BFA Illustration). He started his career as a freelance illustrator (rjd-illustration.com), art director, and fine art landscape painter. He started his own graphic design company RJD Creative (rjdcreative.com) in 2001, while still painting the landscape in his free time. In 2015 he recommitted to his fine art efforts, focusing on contemporary representational landscape paintings and drawings (rjdfineart.com). In 2018 Bob expanded his subject matter to include a more abstract representation of the landscape, including different interpretations of various cacti (bdabstracts.com). In 2020 he began a series of pieces that were a notable departure from his landscape-oriented work. This series of topical, politically-oriented works grew into the exhibition "Lest We Forget" (lestweforgetartshow.com).

Learn more and follow online at:

Website: https://bdabstracts.com/

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Phoenix, Arizona artist Bob Diercksmeier announced today that his art exhibition "Lest We Forget" will remain online through November 3, 2020. The show features 13 works created in 2020, all relating to events before and during the Trump Presidential administration since 2016.

Related link: https://bdabstracts.com/

Hoppon Announces Launch to Help Local Businesses Attract New Customers and Boost Revenue

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- 2020's stunning events have made e-commerce more important than ever for local businesses who want to succeed, and the innovative new grocery ecommerce platform, Hoppon, can help in a very exciting way.

In 2020, Chicago-based local businesses have faced challenges related to the Covid-19 pandemic and other associated issues. These challenges have made taking new approaches to marketing, along with exploring opportunities to expand reach, vital for those who want to thrive.

The good news is that help is out there for those who know where to look. The new e-commerce grocery platform for Chicago, Hoppon, is here to assist.

Hoppon connects customers and hyperlocal businesses with its online e-commerce platform, with the aim of helping local businesses get new customers and boost revenue. This approach is geared to be a real "win-win" for all involved. To help local businesses in need, Hoppon is inviting shop vendors/owners in the Chicagoland area to list their shop on the platform through the end of December 2020, for free.

"We are committed to helping small businesses during these difficult times," commented Hoppon CEO, Shekar Dhandapani. "We are also entrepreneurs, and we understand better than anyone how much we have to help each other through this period. That's why we're here. More consumers are embracing mobile-based shopping, so running promotions and advertising on Hoppon can help local businesses get more customers in a relatively short period of time at a fraction of the cost they would otherwise need to spend for marketing."

Hoppon is a great choice for many local businesses. We especially focus on specialty shops with energy and spirit to serve local customers, including Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Greek, and other ethnic restaurants, grocery stores, and small businesses. Chicago is well known for local businesses of this type being the most authentic, high-quality choices in the entire United States.

The hyperlocal Chicago small business platform is quite easy to search, making it especially valuable for Chicago shoppers. The featured sales and discounts encourage customers to check in often to see what new offers might be available, along with verifying whether any interesting new businesses have jumped on board.

The early feedback for Hoppon has been positive across the board.

Christine S., from Chicago, recently said in her five-star review: "My husband and I love Greek groceries and restaurants. Hoppon has helped us keep track of what's happening and also connect with e-commerce options too. Highly recommend!"

For more information and to register a shop with Hoppon's platform through the end of December 2020 for free, visit: https://us.hopponworks.com/shop-register/

About Hoppon

Hoppon connects customers and hyper-local businesses with an online eCommerce platform. Hoppon helps local businesses get new customers and boost revenue. Hoppon is committed to helping small businesses during these difficult times. We are also entrepreneurs and understand better than anyone that we have to help each other through this period. And we are here to help. In addition, with more & more consumers embracing mobile-based shopping, running your promotions and advertising on Hoppon can get you, customers, in a relatively short period of time, that too at a fraction of the cost.

Hoppon connects consumers with small or independent grocers, specialty food stores, craft food purveyors and other quality food merchants in the Chicago, Illinois area. Grocers can sign up with Hoppon and select easily add their available inventory through a CSV file or to send the information to us and we add it. Delis, bakeries, and even specialty food markets are using the platform to make shopping more accessible.

We especially support the local specialty shops, including Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Greek, and other ethnic restaurants, grocery stores, and small businesses. Hoppon has apps in Google Play and the Apple Store. For more information or to register your shop, visit https://us.Hoppon .com/

2020's stunning events have made e-commerce more important than ever for local businesses who want to succeed, and the innovative new grocery ecommerce platform, Hoppon, can help in a very exciting way.

Related link: https://us.shophoppon.com

Progenabiome Shares New Data on Fecal Transplant, Sars-Cov-2 at ACG 2020

VENTURA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) named Progenabiome "Outstanding Poster Presenter" for its poster: "Successful Bacterial Engraftment Identified by Next Generation Sequencing Following Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Clostridioides difficile Infection," which will be presented virtually at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting this week. From close to 2900 posters, only roughly 10% were selected as outstanding posters.

Progenabiome will also present a second poster: "Detection and Mutational Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 From Patient Fecal Samples by Whole Genome Sequencing." The ACG 2020 Meeting will be held virtually on October 23-28, 2020, and both poster abstracts and presentations will be available online in the ACG 2020 ePoster Hall.

Last year, Dr. Sabine Hazan, CEO of Progenabiome, shared groundbreaking data on C.Diff discovered through genetic sequencing at the 2019 ACG Meeting. She is looking forward to sharing newly found data on C.Diff and also COVID-19 at this year's event.

Dr. Hazan also recently published new findings from a phase 2 trial on Eosinophilic Gastritis and Duodenitis in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM.) As a leading clinical trials investigator who has overseen more than 150 clinical trials, Dr. Hazan is dedicated to research and producing validated, verified, and reproduced data.

Strategically placed as a genetic sequencing lab, site, contract research organization (CRO), and now sponsor, Progenabiome has 41 ongoing clinical trials related to immunity and disease, including five COVID-19 studies validating testing, prophylaxis, and at-home treatment protocols for the novel coronavirus.

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

https://clinicaltrials.gov

https://malibumicrobiomemeeting.com/

ACG ePoster Hall: https://eventscribe.com/2020/ACGPosters/

NEJM paper: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2012047

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sdavis@progenabiome.com

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The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) named Progenabiome "Outstanding Poster Presenter" for its poster: "Successful Bacterial Engraftment Identified by Next Generation Sequencing Following Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Clostridioides difficile Infection," which will be presented virtually at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting this week.

Related link: https://progenabiome.com/

All Tenorshare Software is now Compatible with iPhone 12 and 12 Pro

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Apple recently launched the latest iPhone 12. As a pioneer and excellent software for repairing and managing iOS system and data, Tenorshare has updated all its software to be fully compatible with iPhone 12/12 Pro, including UltData, ReiBoot, 4uKey, iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer, iAnyGo, 4uKey iTunes Backup and iCareFone.

Mike Lee, CEO of Tenorshare, said: "We will always adapt to changes in technology and the market and update our software in time to meet more users' needs. Every time the iOS system is upgraded and a new iPhone is released, Tenorshare will conduct a long and comprehensive test on all software."

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ReiBoot can fix iPhone/iPad stuck issues without losing any data. When users upgrade their old iPhone to iPhone12, stuck issues may happen. ReiBoot can fix iPhone 12 stuck issues, such as Apple logo, Recovery/DFU mode and frozen screen, stuck on set up, etc.

4uKey - Unlock iPhone 12 / 12 Pro Unable to Activate

4uKey is dedicated to repair disabled iPhone, including deleting Apple ID, screen passcode, Touch ID and Face ID, etc. Forgot iPhone 12 /12 Pro passcode, or iPhone 12 is disabled not to connect iTunes. However, 4uKey iPhone Unlocker can regain your iPhone.

UltData - Recover Lost Data from iPhone 12 / 12 Pro

UltData is able to directly restore all data lost from iPhone 12/iPad without backing up. In addition, it also allows you to preview and selectively restore data from iTunes and iCloud backup files.

iCareFone - Make Your iPhone 12 / 12 Pro Backup Easier Than Ever

iCareFone is the best free iPhone backup tool. When replacing the iPhone, it allows users to selectively free back up valuable emails, contacts, photos, etc. Now with iCareFone, users can easily take control of the important data.

iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer - Transfer WhatsApp Data from Old Phone to iPhone 12 / 12 Pro

iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer can easily transfer WhatsApp chats between old Phone and iPhone 12 including videos, images, and files. Only one-click, WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business chat will be transferred to your new phone.

About Tenorshare

Tenorshare is an international software company founded in 2007 and is known for its highly rated software products.

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

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Apple recently launched the latest iPhone 12. As a pioneer and excellent software for repairing and managing iOS system and data, Tenorshare has updated all its software to be fully compatible with iPhone 12/12 Pro, including UltData, ReiBoot, 4uKey, iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer, iAnyGo, 4uKey iTunes Backup and iCareFone.

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

Texas Firm Launches New Product to Help Support Collegiate Sports This Fall

AMARILLO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- In response to the national discussion surrounding collegiate sports, Texas-based Fairly Group and sister-company OccuNet have unveiled an insurance product which covers medical expenses for collegiate student-athletes who contract COVID, bringing a relevant solution to the intense national discussion regarding collegiate sports.

The news, first reported today on ESPN.com, is a game-changer for collegiate student athletes and the colleges and universities where they are enrolled.

"COVID-19 has taken a toll on every aspect of our lives, including our ability to play and enjoy sports," says Fairly Group CEO Alex Fairly. "We wanted to support collegiate athletes who desire to get back on the field, as well as their parents and the courageous collegiate athletic departments attempting to move forward with fall sports."

Inspired by the viral #wewanttoplay campaign created by Ohio State Quarterback Justin Fields, the policy is a solution directed at the need for NCAA schools to be able to provide financial protection for student athletes and their parents. By providing $250,000 in medical coverage for COVID illnesses, the policy helps colleges and universities shoulder the potential financial burden of serious COVID cases for student athletes in a cost-effective manner.

"When the NCAA mandated member schools be responsible for medical expenses related to COVID, we immediately began working on a solution." says Caleb Fairly, OccuNet's president. "We hope this brings a level of confidence for students and parents who send their talented young men and women off to play college sports."

The wheels were put into motion for developing this product when the Big Ten and Pac-12 initially postponed their fall 2020 football seasons. If a student athlete ends up hospitalized due to COVID-19, the financial implications to the university could be substantial and currently, all products which collegiate athletic departments purchase to cover student athletes exclude coverage for communicable disease.

Colleges and universities interested in learning about coverage details can do so at https://www.occunet.com/ .

As seen on ESPN: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30170060/insurance-broker-offers-covid-19-health-coverage-college-football

About Fairly Group:

Fairly Group - https://www.fairlygroup.com/ - is a risk consulting/brokerage firm advising clients throughout the United States and in over 100 countries in multiple business segments including corporate risk, human capital and benefits, and a broad array of risk consulting specialties. OccuNet (www.occunet.com) is a cost containment technology firm, which delivers industry-leading solutions which reduce the rising cost of healthcare.

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In response to the national discussion surrounding collegiate sports, Texas-based Fairly Group and sister-company OccuNet have unveiled an insurance product which covers medical expenses for collegiate student-athletes who contract COVID, bringing a relevant solution to the intense national discussion regarding collegiate sports.

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

Uvilite Provides Hospital-Grade Sterilization Technology for Everyday Use

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Uvilite has developed a safe and powerfully effective ultraviolet sterilizing light technology for everyday residential use. Ideal for homes, cars and any other areas where germs are present, Uvilite uses hospital-grade technology that protects and empowers people to fight germs when and where they want to.

UV-C technology destroys up to 99.9 percent of bacteria, viruses and fungi by using safe and powerful ultraviolet light and it only takes a few minutes.

"Our flagship product, the Uvilite Torch, is the ultimate embodiment of everyday ultraviolet light sterilization," Charles Palao, a Uvilite co-founder, says. "We're thrilled that we've been able to 'consumerize' this industrial technology and bring it to the general population."

With built-in safety features, a dual-sterilization effect (from UV-C germicidal light and ozone generation), and a portable form factor, the Uvilite Torch is packed with the power of a sterilizing station, but in the form of a portable wand.

The FDA reports that, "UVC radiation is a known disinfectant for air, water and nonporous surfaces. UVC radiation has effectively been used for decades to reduce the spread of bacteria, such as tuberculosis. For this reason, UVC lamps are often called 'germicidal' lamps."

And, according to Uvilite, it's the small spaces that are the most concerning. For example, the germiest spot in a bathroom isn't the toilet, it's actually the toothbrush holder.

The Uvilite Torch is ideal for spaces up to 30 square feet. It's portable and rechargeable and ideal for places such as nurseries, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, closets and cars. Its portable size also makes it easy for consumers to bring it with them to hotels, restaurants, gas stations and more.

Other products include the Uvilite Chamber, Uvilite Mini and Uvilite Mini+. All products are completely safe for items such as phones, keyboards, masks, wallets, keys, earphones, pacifiers and other objects because all products are chemical-free.

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

About Uvilite

Launched in 2020, Uvilite is a family-owned and operated business. Its mission is to provide safe and reliable products that protect and empower people. Customer service and support is its number one priority.

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Uvilite has developed a safe and powerfully effective ultraviolet sterilizing light technology for everyday residential use. Ideal for homes, cars and any other areas where germs are present, Uvilite uses hospital-grade technology that protects and empowers people to fight germs when and where they want to.

Related link: https://uvilite.com/

The McGrath Project announces a new record and world tour!

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The McGrath Project, a Texas-based indie rock band on 4818 Records, is ready to hit the road in 2021. Along with dates set at the First Friday Festival in Las Vegas and The Viper Room in Los Angeles, the McGrath Project is particularly excited to announce some international highlights. In late June the band will be playing the Rock Bulava Festival in Kiev, Ukraine and famous Dobro Festival in Moscow along with a series of engagements throughout the Ukraine and Russia.

"We will be doing fifteen concerts in seventeen days and I couldn't be more excited," says Jonathan McNary, guitarist.

"Music festivals have always been one of my favorite sorts of shows to play, because i usually run into a new artist I might not have otherwise heard. This will be especially true as we head to Eastern Europe," Bob Simmons, bassist, agrees.

"I love playing the originals and I'm really looking forward to bringing them to the festivals," added Victor Toruno, keyboardist.

"People can expect good time full of rocking music and fun energy," says drummer Jonathan Moore. "We will put on a fun show. It's full of variety, flavors, and excitement."

To help promote the Eastern European tour, the band will be releasing a new record entitled, "Golden Goose" in March 2021 under 4818 Records and distribution through Smith Music Group. Although there will be quite a few familiar songs on this record, "we decided to re-cut everything so that the record represents the current line up and sound of the band. People will get to take home what they saw live or come see what they hear, whichever comes first," says Gary McGrath, guitarist and frontman.

"Gary likes to let musicians play around and experiment. It really makes it a fun process and I think it makes the songs better," notes Kathryn Hackett, vocalist.

As they put the finishing touches on the new record, be sure to check out @TheMcGrathProject on Instagram and Facebook for warm-up dates around the country!

Follow on social at:
* https://www.facebook.com/themcgrathproject
* https://twitter.com/projectmcgrath

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The McGrath Project, a Texas-based indie rock band on 4818 Records, is ready to hit the road in 2021. Along with dates set at the First Friday Festival in Las Vegas and The Viper Room in Los Angeles, the McGrath Project will be playing the Rock Bulava Festival in Kiev, Ukraine and famous Dobro Festival in Moscow along with a series of engagements throughout the Ukraine and Russia.

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

Aaron Ozee Launches Regulus Masks Protecting Families During COVID-19 Pandemic

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aaron Ozee, celebrity author of the bestselling children's book, "Regulus" (ISBN: 978-1387010790), and esteemed director of the "Regulus" movie, has partnered with Vistaprint to launch a collection of masks which feature his infamous rat king character to protect families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ozee searched for vendors that could execute his vision for launching a collection of Regulus masks, but few proved worthy to handle such a task. However, when Ozee learned Vistaprint began printing face masks, he was convinced they were the right partner. Not just because the safety and quality measures they use when making them, but they donate a percentage of each order placed to local communities that have been devastated by the Coronavirus.

Ozee designed the collection of Regulus masks to be affordable to families who are confronting financial hardship. Each mask has considerable breathing room, can be washed using hand soap or various cleaning solutions for reuse, are equipped with a changeable filter, and come vacuum sealed with factory timestamps for enhanced security during shipping.

"We never expected this pandemic would change the way people live. Disasters of any kind are often unpredictable, but as humans we are strong enough to push through anything. Entertaining families during this harsh period of history with this global phenomenon of a character has been a gift from the heavens but ensuring the safety of my fans has never been more important. Masks are the key to defeating this horrible virus, and if we equally follow best practices, as directed by credible authorities, we shall prevail," said Ozee during the release of this announcement.

An unprecedented grouping of legendary actors, musicians, comics, political leaders, authors, film makers, athletes, and motivational speakers have expressed support. Names such as Tony Hawk, Akon, Drake Bell, Sean Astin, and Paula Deen rank among those who love "Regulus."

For those wanting to purchase a copy of the "Regulus" (ISBN: 978-1387010790) book, or Regulus mask for members of your family, please visit https://www.aaronozee.com.

For those wanting to stream the "Regulus" movie on Amazon Prime, you will need to register for your membership or visit https://www.regulusmovie.com.

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No celebrity endorsement claimed or implied.

Aaron Ozee, celebrity author of the bestselling children's book, "Regulus" (ISBN: 978-1387010790), and esteemed director of the "Regulus" movie, has partnered with Vistaprint to launch a collection of masks which feature his infamous rat king character to protect families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

AnyTrans Is Fully Prepared for iPhone 12: Helps All iPhone Users Transfer, Manage and Control Their Data Easily and Efficiently

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- iMobie is an industry-leading company in providing solutions for all iPhone/iPad users. AnyTrans, iMobie's all-in-one iPhone manager, helps users manage almost all iPhone content - Up to 34 types of data. Whether users want to migrate data to iPhone 12 or organize iPhone data on a daily basis, AnyTrans makes it possible for them to control all the vital content, easily, efficiently, and securely.

Furthermore, to celebrate the iPhone 12, AnyTrans is offering a big discount, as well as giving away a new iPhone 12 until November 1, 2020.

"iPhone 12 performance has once again been greatly improved thanks to the world's fastest A14 Bionic chip. High performance is also what we strive for," said Frank Kong, CEO of iMobie. "After 8 years of improvements, AnyTrans becomes an industry leader in data management and transfer. It has helped 10,000,000+ iPhone/iPad users solve thousands of data management problems, which has been approved by many users and authoritative media."

He adds, "Whether they want to switch to iPhone 12 or manage iPhone data, AnyTrans is a trustworthy and indispensable tool."

SEE HOW ANYTRANS HELPS USERS FULLY CONTROL ALL IPHONE DATA

Switch to iPhone 12 with all the familiar memories

No tedious steps, AnyTrans transfers all the familiar files directly to iPhone 12, like photos, music, messages, etc., from old iPhone, computers and iTunes. Users can also choose what they need to transfer. It breaks the restrictions and also migrates data from Android seamlessly.

Easily manage iPhone 12 data in full ways

AnyTrans allows users to manage all data in 1 handy place, like 1 click exporting photos, music, videos to computer, deleting all contacts in a tap, etc. Data migration from computer/iTunes to iPhone can also be done smoothly and quickly.

Backup & Restore iPhone content to ensure no data loss

AnyTrans offers users flexible and secure backup solutions: full backup, back up changed part only, and wireless backup. Need to restore? Just perform a full or selective restore at any time. Additionally, social messages, like WhatsApp, can also be backed up, restored, and transferred.

Life is full of ease and fun with AnyTrans

Want to enjoy iPhone life better? AnyTrans offers plentiful utilities: Download online videos from 1000+ sites directly to iPhone, manage thousands of apps from computer, airplay iPhone on computer, etc. All these tools are totally free!

Start to manage iPhone 12 now: https://www.imobie.com/anytrans/

Save $20 on AnyTrans & Win iPhone 12 for Free

AnyTrans are running a contest until November 1st. Everyone can save $20 to buy AnyTrans. Surprisingly, if users share the story of their first iPhone on social media with the hashtag #Backupwithanytrans, they will have a chance to win new iPhone 12.

Join now: https://www.imobie.com/special/backup-with-anytrans.htm

About iMobie:

iMobie is an advanced software developer dedicated to making digital life simpler for users worldwide. Information: https://www.imobie.com

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iMobie is an industry-leading company in providing solutions for all iPhone/iPad users. AnyTrans, iMobie's all-in-one iPhone manager, helps users manage almost all iPhone content - Up to 34 types of data. Whether users want to migrate data to iPhone 12 or organize iPhone data on a daily basis, AnyTrans makes it possible for them to control all the vital content, easily, efficiently, and securely.

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

Sibling Entrepreneurs Billy Wright II and Bree Wright Beat Pandemic Odds Open ‘Plenty of Fish Seafood’ Eatery in the High Desert

LANCASTER, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The dry and arid Antelope Valley region, located right outside of bustling Los Angeles, is not a locale that makes one think of mouthwatering seafood meals. Add the current pandemic to the equation, and the odds seem even more unbeatable. However, two young sibling entrepreneurs had a master plan and stuck to it. Billy Wright II and his sister, Bree Wright recently opened Plenty of Fish Seafood, their first restaurant in a chain of seafood eateries, in Lancaster, Calif., the heart of the valley's high desert!

The astute young visionaries are promising a winning combination of good customer service, fresh food and a squeaky-clean environment that they hope will keep customers coming back for more. The millennial duo was determined not to let the challenges and constrictions of the coronavirus undermine their hopes, plans and dreams and have so far succeeded.

Billy, 24 and Bree, 25, both attended Palmdale High School in the Antelope Valley and share a strong commitment to the region. They reside outside of the area now but wanted to return and create a Black business to serve their former community. Plenty of Fish Seafood will be a licensing and franchise operation, with the Lancaster/Palmdale location serving as home base. The restaurant will feature an outside dining area per current Covid compliance and will focus heavily on takeout and delivery servicing.

Plenty of Fish Seafood is designed to operate beyond the typical "you buy we fry" establishments, and will present a wide variety of comfort cuisine, including enticing seafood, both fried and grilled, along with delicious seafood-based salads. In an effort to support the economy with domestic based employment, all the seafood will be nationally sourced and not imported.

A host of delectable signature side dishes will also grace the menu, including collard greens, potato salad, mouthwatering red beans and rice and an assortment of homemade desserts. The brother and sister team believe that what sets their diner apart from all the rest, however, is their signature batter, a secret recipe mixture handed down from both of their grandmothers, one from Oklahoma and the other from Louisiana!

"Our dad is my biggest inspiration in this venture. I had been working closely with him in a restaurant chain he was involved in, and I made great suggestions that were successfully implemented. Finally, one day he told me that my ideas were too good to be giving away and I should put my money where my mouth was and come up with my own concept and do things my way! I heeded his advice, got my sister on board and went to work on conceptualizing Plenty of Fish Seafood," explains Billy.

"Our dad eventually left the operation he was working with and came to work with us. So, Plenty of Fish Seafood is a family infused business, all the way from the food to the day to day operations," adds Bree. "With so much craziness going on in the world, we feel blessed to have had so much love and support around us during these trying times. Things often seemed bleak, but our Dad remained a stronghold with his wisdom and guidance."

Billy and Bree have their eyes set on the bigger picture. Once Plenty of Fish Seafood in Lancaster is self-sustaining, they will begin licensing other locations throughout targeted cities across the country. For now, they are busy with duties that include managerial tasks to overseeing marketing and advertising for the flagship shop.

"This is a great time for millennial entrepreneurs," adds Billy Wright II. "We were already planning beyond the traditional brick and mortar restaurant even before Covid. My sister and I were already thinking about how far technology will go in the quick service industry. Right now, Plenty of Fish Seafood will be utilizing all the local delivery services, but I believe delivery drones and self-driving cars are the wave of our future and food servicing will be at the forefront of this change."

"In addition, health and wellness is an even more essential concern now," cites Bree. "So, we will eventually offer CBD infused dishes for its healing components."

As the High Desert's ultimate destination for down home inspired, scrumptious seafood dining, Plenty of Fish Seafood represents a positive ray of hope for the community during these pandemic times!

Plenty of Fish Seafood is located at 43937 15th Street West Lancaster, CA 93534.

Go fishing and follow them on Facebook at @Plenty of Fish Seafood (https://www.facebook.com/PlentyOfFishSeafood ) and on Instagram at @PlentyofFishSeafood / (https://www.instagram.com/plentyoffishseafood/ ).

Order your plate online at (661)471-9620.

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

Billy Wright II and his sister, Bree Wright recently opened Plenty of Fish Seafood, their first restaurant in a chain of seafood eateries, in Lancaster, Calif., the heart of the valley's high desert!

New Fine Art Photography Coffee Table Book Features Lafreniere Park

NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- The summer of 2020 will have varied meanings for people around the world. For Eugene L. Brill, a nature photojournalist and nonfiction author, it meant inspirational walks around New Orleans' Lafreniere Park. In his newly-released coffee table book, "Summer of 2020: Walks at Lafreniere Park," Brill shares the history and photography of this natural oasis which includes a staggering number of bird species.

The book includes a brief history of New Orleans (including the history of the first settlers, Native Americans, Pirates on the Mississippi, the Flood of 1927, Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone). It also highlights the park's rich history and shares images of its many birds and other wildlife. The author tells the story of Attorney General Lafreniere, explains the park's initial concept in 1975 and documents what it's like today through its more than 50 plus wildlife photos.

"The bird life in Lafreniere Park is unsuspectingly spectacular," Brill says. "Usually when there's a 'Bird Sanctuary' sign you may expect to see a few birds. However, the pure multitude of birds in this park is mind-boggling. They live and thrive in perfect harmony with their human neighbors. My desire is to give people a sense, through my photographs, of what it's like to spend time among the birds of Lafreniere Park."

The foreword is written by Andrew Ward, Ph.D., chairman and co-founder HIV Awareness "iKnow" Music Project-East Africa.

"There's an intimacy to Brill's work; one has the sense of peeking into someone else's private family photo album," Ward says.

Brill shares that he hopes his passion for photography, the environment, nature and wildlife are evident throughout the book.

"Feeding my curiosity for history and my interest in photography, I further developed my love of the natural world that has since become the primary focus of my life. My goal is to use photography to bring history to life," Brill says.

"Summer of 2020: Walks at Lafreniere Park" is available for purchase here: https://www.eugenebrill.me/books

It's also available from:

* Amazon: Hard Cover with Full-color Dust Jacket - ISBN: 978-1715663896

* Independent Book Sellers: Hard Cover with Full-color Dust Jacket - ISBN: 978-1715616809

* Soft Cover with flexible, high-gloss laminated cover - ISBN: 978-1715629731

* Instant PDF version - Viewable on any device

* eBook - Available for Amazon Kindle Fire(r), and Apple iOS devices

About Eugene Brill

Eugene Brill is available for photography commissions to create keepsakes (web/print) and books/calendars that would preserve in posterity for future generations, in addition to generating revenue. Projects that have a conservation theme and involve botanical gardens, arboretums, public and private gardens, zoos, wildlife refuges, environmental projects, nonprofits, fundraising endeavors, etc. are encouraged to reach out.

Several photography collections, including framed prints on canvas, metal and acrylic, in addition to 12-month calendars featuring several photography sets from around the world, can be found here: https://www.eugenebrill.me.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Eugene L. Brill
+1-760-705-4367
eugene@eugenebrill.com

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The summer of 2020 will have varied meanings for people around the world. For Eugene L. Brill, a nature photojournalist and nonfiction author, it meant inspirational walks around New Orleans' Lafreniere Park. In his newly-released coffee table book, "Summer of 2020: Walks at Lafreniere Park," Brill shares the history and photography of this natural oasis which includes a staggering number of bird species.

Related link: https://www.eugenebrill.me/

The Sacramento SPCA Is Hosting A Special Fundraiser to Build the New Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Sacramento SPCA will host a special stay-at-home fundraiser on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 6 p.m. to help fund and build the new Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center at the Sacramento SPCA.

During this free online broadcast, viewers will get a behind the scenes look at the health center construction progress, meet some new furry friends at the shelter and see how support of this project will help keep animals in their homes, reduce the number of animals entering overcrowded shelters in the Sacramento region and help those animals in shelters get into homes faster.

Community supporters are encouraged to register for the free event in advance by visiting http://sspca.org/fallfundraiser, where they can learn more about the life-saving project and connect to the live broadcast on Saturday.

The Sacramento SPCA announced their community campaign to raise funds to build the Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center during a press conference at their shelter on August 19, 2020. In attendance were a small group of supporters, Sacramento SPCA CEO, Kenn Altine, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and lead gift contributor to the project, Zoe K. McCrea.

"The Sacramento SPCA plays the crucial role in helping pets who need homes in Sacramento and also people who are in need of free or low-cost veterinary services," said Mayor Steinberg.

Although the Sacramento SPCA's current spay and neuter clinic is ranked seventh in the nation for performing more than 18,000 high-volume, high-quality surgeries annually, demand for spay and neuter in the region far exceeds capacity in the current clinic space. The non-profit animal organization is in the process of renovating their former administrative building into a new state-of-the-art 6,400 square foot animal hospital in order to help more animals and people in the community.

The strategically designed space will allow the Sacramento SPCA to increase their surgery capacity by more than 5,000 additional procedures each year, expand their low-cost vaccine and wellness clinics and help provide more animals entering the shelter with life-saving medical care.

The Sacramento SPCA is the only full-service animal shelter in the region offering pet owners a place to take their beloved pets when they have nowhere else to turn; regardless of age, breed, health condition or behavior. Though the Sacramento SPCA had to adapt their services due to the health crisis, they have continued to say yes to the animals and expand public access to their lifesaving programs by offering appointment-based processes.

"We have continued to adapt to the growing needs of our community over the years and we are committed to saving more lives and making the life-saving efforts of others possible now and into the future," states Sacramento SPCA CEO, Kenn Altine. "We ask the entire Sacramento community - to join in this campaign to help build this new spay/neuter clinic and animal health center."

Community members can register in advance for Saturday's broadcast by visiting http://sspca.org/fallfundraiser. For supporters who are not able to join the October 24th event, but still wish to support the project, gifts can be made at http://sspca.org/savepetslives.

YouTube channel for broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSacSPCA

About the Sacramento SPCA:

Founded in 1892, the Sacramento SPCA has been providing homeless animals with individual comfort, shelter, and love for more than 128 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 at:
* http://www.sspca.org/fallfundraiser
* http://www.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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*Caption: The Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center currently in construction at the Sacramento SPCA.

The Sacramento SPCA will host a special stay-at-home fundraiser on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 6 p.m. to help fund and build the new Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center at the Sacramento SPCA.

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