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Schools Push for Ways to Respond to Demands for Student & Faculty Safety

KENILWORTH, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- During this pandemic with major swings in the number of cases at schools you have a situation where institutions are scrambling like never before. Johnstone Supply offers the iWave-C from NuCalgon, patented, self-cleaning needle-point bi-polar ionization technology, with tests showing a 99.4% rate of reduction in Covid-19.

iWave is an air purifying device that installs in any air conditioning or heating system. When air passes over it, ions produced by the device reduce pathogens, allergens, bacteria and viruses, creating a healthy environment without producing any harmful byproducts. iWave's technology generates the same ions that nature creates with lightening, waterfalls, and ocean waves, etc. The only difference between the iWave's technology and nature is that the iWave does it without developing harmful ozone.

"Noting a lack of understanding of the options available," said Bob Zimmermann, president of Johnstone Supply's Kenilworth Group, "we started taking meetings with local school superintendents to identify the best solutions for various types of spaces and needs."

Many schools throughout New Jersey and dozens across the US have already installed these systems to provide an extra level of protection for students and faculty to safely return to live, in-person classes making, it a central component of their preparedness and response plan.

HVAC technical expert and trainer, Frank Taverna also created a short video to explain the differences in technologies and the science behind the solution.

Although there is no silver bullet to stopping the spread of Covid-19, many are breathing a little easier knowing that tested solutions are being implemented to help get us back to the lives we all knew.

About Johnstone Supply, Kenilworth Group

Johnstone Supply is a leading wholesale-only supplier to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, technical support and professionalism to the trade. We offer the products, programs and services that help contractors of all sizes succeed. We're committed to being your HVAC/R resource from start to finish and are dedicated to being "More Than a Supply House."

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

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During this pandemic with major swings in the number of cases at schools you have a situation where institutions are scrambling like never before. Johnstone Supply offers the iWave-C from NuCalgon, patented, self-cleaning needle-point bi-polar ionization technology, with tests showing a 99.4% rate of reduction in Covid-19.

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

M.G.A. Garage Door Repair Houston TX Launched Full Set of Installation Garage Door Service

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- M.G.A. Garage Door Repair Houston TX launched a complete set of garage door installation houston service for any type of garage door. Experienced and skilled technicians will handle the installation service.

They will also assist the clients from the beginning when clients choose the garage door. After that, the installation process will follow with technicians visiting the client's location to do the job to ensure that the newly installed door works properly. The inspection service is also included in the installation package. The inspection process will also be handled by the same technicians that did the installation process.

According to M.G.A. Garage Door Repair Houston TX representative, Barbara Clarke, "The installation of the garage door could be complicated. If you make a mistake in this part, guaranteed, your garage door won't be able to work properly. Our service is here to prevent that problem from occurring. We see it as an important element of the garage door repair Houston service that we provided. It also matches our mission to provide the most satisfying result and service for our clients. We believe this is what our clients want and the reason why we become the most reliable garage door service in Houston. And, we intend to keep and improve it."

M.G.A. Garage Door Repair Houston, TX, is one of Houston's most popular garage door service providers. The installation service is one of its garage doors category service. Other than that, this company also provides repair services for garage doors and other doors. Then, it also provides special service focusing on the garage door openers. This company also deals with the gate door, which also includes installation and system maintenance.

For more information about garage doors and the services, this company has an official website where clients can get everything they need. The guide to order and make an appointment and the consultation service are also available there.

About M.G.A. Garage Door Repair Houston TX

M.G.A. Garage Door Repair Houston TX is a local garage door service provider, operated in the Houston area. This company has been providing its high-quality service for clients in its operation area for more than ten years. The main focus is providing satisfaction and maximum job quality for the clients.

Learn more: https://www.garagedoors-houstontx.com/

Company name: M.G.A Garage Door Repair Houston TX
Phone: (713) 936-2255
Full Address: McDuffie St. Houston, TX 77098, USA
Email Address: service@garagedoors-houstontx.com
Persona: Barbara Clarke

M.G.A. Garage Door Repair Houston TX launched a complete set of garage door installation houston service for any type of garage door. Experienced and skilled technicians will handle the installation service.

Related link: https://www.garagedoors-houstontx.com/

Pompano Beach CRA Announces a Special McNab House Presentation

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pompano Beach residents are encouraged to attend a special presentation about the McNab House & Botanical Gardens during a virtual Pompano Beach CRA meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 1 p.m. The presentation will introduce Randy Hollingworth, Director of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Urban Design from the award-winning, international firm Bermello, Ajamil and Partners (B&A).

Hollingworth will explore potential concepts generally found in botanical gardens based upon his extensive experience in creating outstanding public parks and open spaces.

To view the meeting please visit, https://bit.ly/35mPz30.

"Randy will be discussing a variety of space-compatible elements for potential inclusion in a botanical garden. This phase begins with a clean slate and no preconceived notions," said Nguyen Tran, Pompano Beach CRA Director. "We are excited to share the possibilities and to launch the public input workshops."

The McNab House, built in 1926, was moved from its original location on Atlantic Boulevard, when the owners sold the land for development. With the support of the Pompano Beach Historical Society, the Pompano Beach CRA saved the historic home, moving it several blocks to McNab Park, with the vision of transforming the home into a restaurant and the surrounding land into a botanical garden. The goal of the McNab House and Botanical Gardens project is to continue economic growth with the East CRA and Atlantic Boulevard corridor. Activation of the park will encourage more pedestrian activity and create a unique attraction with park elements for residents and visitors to enjoy.

"There is tremendous potential for the McNab House & Botanical Gardens to become a premiere attraction in Broward County," explained Hollingworth, who is a Partner at B&A, the Miami-based firm that is contracted to design the botanical garden. "During this presentation, we will not be focusing on specifics, instead exploring an array of visual concepts that have been successfully implemented in similarly-sized urban parks and open spaces. I join this project with no preconceived notions, just stunning possibilities. And I look forward to robust public input leading to the creation of an amenity-filled botanical garden."

The Pompano Beach CRA offered multiple public meeting opportunities during Phase 1 and is tentatively targeting November 2020 for an initial community stakeholder meeting to discuss the design process.

About the Pompano Beach CRA:

The City of Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was created in 1989. It has two dependent districts: Northwest CRA and East CRA established by City government for the purpose of carrying out redevelopment activities that include reducing or eliminating blight, improving the economic health of an area, and encouraging public and private investments in a CRA district.

The Northwest CRA District covers an area of about 3,084 acres encompassing a large part of the western portion of the City between Atlantic Boulevard and Copans Road generally west of Dixie Highway. The Pompano Beach CRA is funded through Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The funds are collected as property values increase and a portion of that increase is captured by the Agency. TIF raises revenue for redevelopment efforts without raising taxes.

For more information https://pompanobeachfl.gov/pages/cra

Media Contact:
Kay Renz
Kay@KRPRMediaGroup.com

Pompano Beach residents are encouraged to attend a special presentation about the McNab House & Botanical Gardens during a virtual Pompano Beach CRA meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 1 p.m. The presentation will introduce Randy Hollingworth, Director of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Urban Design from the award-winning, international firm Bermello, Ajamil and Partners (B&A).

Topical Video and Single from New Pete McCabe EP

VENICE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Man8Plant Records announced today the release of "Plague Baby," a new video and single from Pete McCabe's latest album, "Many Storyed." McCabe is a folk and pop music artist, a troubadour and storyteller who is as topical and fresh today as the leading artists of the 60s were in their time. "Plague Baby" is thought-provoking with layers of meaning. You can listen to Pete McCabe's music on any streaming service.

Pete McCabe's love for his "Plague Baby" is a heartfelt tribute to his wife Diane. It's an anthem derived from their struggles with The Virus during quarantine. For the video, Plague Baby, Pete plays acoustic guitar, piano and arranges all the other instruments. Pete made all the images for the video too.

Pete says "I knew our ever-strengthening partnership would see us through. Our personal quirks as well as our love for each other came into sharp focus. The daily death toll unnerved us, but...we were happy to 'Hunker in our Bunker' until the end of time."

In the video, these lyrics hover over an "infectious" rock beat:

I need my Plague Baby!
My hunker in the bunker lady
Yeah, she's got pizza in the fridge
And streaming TV
What happens outside don't matter to me
With her in my arms, that's where I wanna be
Plague Baby, I do appreciate you lately
Plague Baby, I do appreciate you lately

Pete felt that what he wanted to say about these trying times needed a hard hitting, yet humorous approach. "Synthesizers and electric guitars felt right for this one," explained Pete. "Much of my music has folk roots, but I like to expand into unknown territory. The virus put us all into a new situation. When the lockdown came, it was 24/7 time with my wife. Our love came into sharp focus. The daily death toll unnerved us, but we were happy to 'hunker in our bunker' till the end of time. The video shows such a couple as they battle the forces outside their little home."

There is much more to the "Many Storyed" EP than just the single. Pete explores his roots in "Forgotten Folkies," looks at the transformative power of sprinkles in "A Protest Doughnut" and even gets a bit sexy with "Hair of the Dog." Pete McCabe's new album is fun, quirky and eclectic.

Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petemccabesongwriter

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/WMlBH8PLQhg

Man8Plant Records announced today the release of "Plague Baby," a new video and single from Pete McCabe's latest album, "Many Storyed." McCabe is a folk and pop music artist, a troubadour and storyteller who is as topical and fresh today as the leading artists of the 60s were in their time.

New Publishing Company Brings Rich Stories of Africa to the Young and Young at Heart

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- A longtime education professional with a passion for fiction is announcing the launch of a brand-new publishing company with a focus on young adult adventure fiction targeting readers of all ages. Former high school teacher, university adjunct and current curriculum developer manager for higher institutions, Joan Cheboswony is the founder of Worlds Unknown Publishers, a new self-publishing firm created to provide a platform for sharing stories about Africa, her people, cultures, and expansive natural beauty.

"Our books give voice to the rich and vibrant stories of 1.3 billion African people," Cheboswony said. "Our lineup of titles is sure to capture the hearts and imaginations of even the most reluctant teen readers."

Cheboswony, a resident of Phoenix and a native of the village of Kipniwai, Kenya, was motivated to curate a collection of African-themed books to ignite the curiosity and passion of young people craving literary encounters with fascinating and real youth from around the world, whose experiences are simultaneously relatable and yet completely foreign to them.

As an immigrant, Cheboswony was exposed to different cultures through books, which helped her navigate cross-cultural communication and created a hunger in her to explore "worlds unknown."

Her mission with Worlds Unknown Publishers is to partner with authors from Africa to develop and publish high-quality fictional books for young adults. The current lineup of authors includes titles by Erick Ngoda, Muthoni wa Gichuru, Emily Wekulo, Moraa Gitaa, Newton Mudaki, Maria Ngoda, and Goro wa Kamau.

One of the company's newly released books, "Let's Talk About This" by Moraa Gitaa, centers on two young girls from different cultural backgrounds in Nairobi, Kenya who meet at the Angels of Mercy Girl's Crisis Centre the morning after both have suffered the trauma of rape. "Let's Talk About This" is an engaging YA novella that recounts an end-of-the-year school party gone wrong while addressing issues of sexual trauma and forced child marriages.

Cheboswony said, "'Let's Talk About This' is just one example of her publishing company's engaging and boundary-pushing books, each one filled with authentic characters and relatable stories from around Africa."

Another example is "Ward Nine" by Emily Wekulo, a story of wealth, power, and mental illness centering on characters tangled in twisted cultural beliefs.

"Our authors' characters are vivid and very real," Cheboswony said. "Readers will lose themselves in the pages of these books. They will barely notice how long it took to get to the last page of each one."

View book trailers at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSa8AT0i_p1v6Lq4n9ZumQA.

Learn more about Worlds Unknown Publishers' books at https://www.wupubs.com/books.

For more information about the company, go to https://www.wupubs.com/.

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Former high school teacher, university adjunct and current curriculum developer manager for higher institutions, Joan Cheboswony is the founder of Worlds Unknown Publishers, a new self-publishing firm created to provide a platform for sharing stories about Africa, her people, cultures, and expansive natural beauty.

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

Capital Pre-owned Opens New Location in Leland, North Carolina

WILMINGTON, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capital Pre-owned of Wilmington, ventured into the inception of another new location, this time in Leland, North Carolina.

"Your Hometown Dealer," as their motto goes, has a new hometown, in addition to their current, dual Wilmington locations in order to spread their vast inventory of all pre-owned vehicle makes and models. And as always, they'll offer free appraisals and stress-free financing.

"The time was right to expand our vast inventory and set up shop in Leland," explained Josh Barbour, general manager of Capital Ford. "We are excited about this new endeavor and believe it will benefit the surrounding areas with our knowledgeable, caring sales team and excellent quality vehicles."

The new location is at 1109 New Point Boulevard, Suite 1, Leland, NC 28451.

Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, please contact Matt Allen at: 910-442-4040.

For more information about Capital Pre-owned, please visit their website at: https://capitalpreowned.com/.

Capital Pre-owned of Wilmington, ventured into the inception of another new location, this time in Leland, North Carolina. The new location is at 1109 New Point Boulevard, Suite 1, Leland, NC 28451.

Related link: https://capitalautogroup.com/

Public Narrative to put on Celebration of Change

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- On Thursday, September 24, at 5:30 p.m., Public Narrative will introduce new partners and a fresh approach to changing narratives, in the first-ever Celebration of Change. Registration is free for this online event. The annual Studs Terkel Community Media Awards, originally intended for this date, has been postponed to 2021 (details TBD).

"As the first Black woman to lead this organization, I'm honored to introduce our focus on narrative change," said Jhmira Alexander, President and Executive Director of Public Narrative. "I think it is incumbent upon Public Narrative to emphasize the voices from our city's neighborhoods, and cultivate its natural focus to bring people and policy into alignment."

Register at http://tinyurl.com/ChangewithUS.

To kick off the event, Michelle Duster (Author, Professor, Public Historian & Great-Granddaughter of Ida B. Wells-Barnett), Karin Berry (General Editor, ESPN's The Undefeated), and Marti Tippens Murphy (Executive Director, Facing History and Ourselves, Memphis) come together to reconcile the moment with panel moderator Deborah Douglas (Pulliam Distinguished Visiting Professor of Journalism at DePauw University).

Building on the organization's past work, Public Narrative is repositioning its approach to engaging community voices on public health, public safety, and public education. Our Celebration of Change will feature conversations with partners in each of these areas:
* Public Education: The Obama Foundation's My Brother's Keeper Alliance Chicago, powered by Thrive Chicago
* Public Health: The Chicago Community Media and Research Partnership (CCMRP) with Northwestern University's Alliance for Research in Chicagoland Communities (ARCC)
* Public Safety: The Youth District Advisory Council (YDAC) Summer Leadership Institute under the direction of the Chicago Police Department's Office of Restorative Strategies

Founded in 1989 as the Community Media Workshop, Public Narrative believes that a free and informed press, as well as an educated public, are the cornerstones of democracy.

For more information, visit https://publicnarrative.org/

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*Photo caption: Jhmira Alexander, President and Executive Director, Public Narrative.

On Thursday, September 24, at 5:30 p.m., Public Narrative will introduce new partners and a fresh approach to changing narratives, in the first-ever Celebration of Change. Registration is free for this online event. The annual Studs Terkel Community Media Awards, originally intended for this date, has been postponed to 2021.

Related link: https://publicnarrative.org/

M.G.A Garage Door Repair Dallas TX Unveiled Its 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Solutions

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- M.G.A Garage Door Repair Dallas TX, one of the leading Dallas garage door companies, releases a 24/7 emergency garage door solutions. The company releases this program because a problem with a garage door happens anytime.

It may happen at the most unexpected time. As a result, garage owners have to find an expert who can solve the problem as soon as possible. The manager of the company stated, "Just imagine how hard it is to face a garage door problem at night. It's hard to find help at that time. At the same time, a garage owner has to handle it right away; otherwise, they can't do their plan. We launch a 24/7 emergency garage door solution because of this problem. Our company wants to help garage owners in Dallas in their urgent situations dealing with garage door problems."

The problems can be anything from simple to complex problems. The worse thing is that garage owners don't understand what to do. They don't know where to go or whom they can call to solve the problem. At the same time, they also have to protect their precious assets, such as their vehicles, family, and other things. It is a stressful condition when garage owners can't use their garage normally. One of the most effective solutions is calling a professional technician. The most important thing is that the technicians have to be ready anytime the garage owners need them.

The manager of the garage door repair Dallas TX company, Danny Jackson, explained, "Not all garage door repair companies in Dallas offer 24 hours emergency garage door solutions. We are one of the companies that accept this challenging service. The goal is to help garage owners to handle their garage door problems anytime it happens. We support our technicians with sufficient knowledge, skills, tools, and information before releasing this program."

The team understands and follows the working procedure while doing the job. The procedure keeps them working effectively.

They will check the condition of the garage door and find out the problem. The team will inspect the rollers, springs, openers, panels, brackets, and garage door cables. Once they find the problem, they will try to repair it.

The manager added, "Garage owners in Dallas can contact us anytime they need our garage door services. They can call us on (214) 377-0818. We are ready to work from Monday to Sunday. We hope that the program can be a solution for them."

About M.G.A Garage Door Repair Dallas, TX:

M.G.A Garage Door Repair Dallas TX is a garage door repair company in Dallas. The company has several services, including garage door repair, maintenance, and new installation. Now, the company introduces the 24 hours emergency garage door solutions.

For more information, please visit https://garagedoorrepair-dallastx.org/

Phone: (214) 377-0818
Full Address: 1207 E Red Bird Ln. Dallas, TX. 75241
Email Address: mgagaragedoorrepairdallastx@gmail.com
Persona: Danny Jackson

M.G.A Garage Door Repair Dallas TX, one of the leading Dallas garage door companies, releases a 24/7 emergency garage door solutions. The company releases this program because a problem with a garage door happens anytime.

Related link: https://garagedoorrepair-dallastx.org/

Utah Business Ranks SimpleNexus 31st Among the State’s Fast 50

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has placed 31st among Utah's Fast 50, a list of the state's 50 fastest-growing businesses as determined by Utah Business magazine.

"Our growth is a testament to the sound solutions we deliver and the value we create for mortgage lenders and borrowers, as well as to our team's ability to deliver consistent results," said SimpleNexus CEO Matt Hansen. "We are proud to be listed among some of Utah's best companies, and we look forward to continuing to support our state's economy together."

Utah Business ranks the state's Fast 50 companies based on five-year revenue growth. For a complete list of Utah Business' 2020 Fast 50, visit https://www.utahbusiness.com/these-are-utahs-fastest-growing-companies/.

The SimpleNexus digital mortgage app is the most used of its kind, adopted by 15 of the nation's top 25 retail lenders and more than 250 enterprise lenders in total. Since its founding in 2014, SimpleNexus has connected 26,000 loan originator users with 2.8 million borrowers and 113,000 Realtor partners. The company has facilitated the closings of 1.8 million mortgage loans totaling more than $460 billion in volume.

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. Learn more: https://simplenexus.com/.

About Utah Business:

Utah Business is the leading magazine for executives and entrepreneurs in Utah. Founded in 1986, the publication compiles stories of time-tested business leaders and entrepreneurial endeavours to provide a manual for redefining business in Utah. For more information, visit https://www.utahbusiness.com/.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage #mortgagelending #domore @utahbusiness #utahbusinessfast50

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has placed 31st among Utah's Fast 50, a list of the state's 50 fastest-growing businesses as determined by Utah Business magazine.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

ARMCO Rebrands as ACES Quality Management

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today the completion of its months-long rebranding effort to align the company's image with its expanded focus on quality and risk management for banks and credit unions, as well as independent mortgage lenders. Effective September 10, 2020, the company name will be known as ACES Quality Management(TM), and the name of its flagship product ACES Audit Technology(TM) change to ACES Quality Management and Control Software(TM).

"While the origins of ACES lie in mortgage loan quality management, our sphere of activity has expanded to include other types of lending, as well as supporting overall quality in operations and outcomes within our clients' organizations. Thus, we felt the time was right to make a change to ensure our brand to more accurately reflect that," said ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Regardless of the name under which we operate, the foundation of our organization has always been quality people behind quality products, achieving quality results - something we have proudly accomplished for the last 25 years and will continue to do under the ACES Quality Management banner."

The rebrand comes after much research and discussion, vetting current ACES clients, prospects and industry experts. Along with the naming and logo rebrand come a newly designed website and product offering. ACES Audit Packs for Mortgage Origination, Servicing and Consumer Lending combine out-of-the-box reports and managed questions with the functionality and flexibility of the ACES platform.

"ACES Quality Management is focused on improving quality, confidence, transparency and compliance in financial services by leveraging advanced technology platforms created with a customer-centric approach," Gauthier said. "Because we are striving to be the standard for quality management and control software in the financial space, we want to be known not only for the great technology that we bring to market, but also for the unprecedented level of customer care that we provide."

For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or contact info@acesquality.com.

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management, formerly known as ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Audit Quality Management & Control Software(TM) to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:
* 3 of the top 5 and more than 50% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;
* 2 of the top 5 loan servicers; and
* 2 of the top 5 depository institutions.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment.

For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

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ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today the completion of its months-long rebranding effort to align the company's image with its expanded focus on quality and risk management for banks and credit unions, as well as independent mortgage lenders.

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

PRINDIE Presents its 6th Annual Film Festival – VIRTUALLY!

PRINCETON, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- In light of the unprecedented events of 2020, PRINDIE: Princeton Independent Film Festival will hold its first all-virtual film festival, open this year to all film-lovers in United States. Running from Thursday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, the 13th, the festival features 37 short films. This year's film lineup focuses on issues surrounding immigration, mental health, youth, and cultural diversity / Black Lives Matter.

Visit http://www.prindiefest.com/ now to pre-order tickets for the films.

Films will conclude with question and answer sessions with the directors hosted by PRINDIE board member, novelist, and Princeton University professor Aleksandar Hemon (co-writer of the upcoming Matrix 4) and others on the PRINDIE team. 70% of the included films have granted PRINDIE a New Jersey premiere, East Coast premiere, or US premiere. The festival will also include films from the Princeton Environmental Film Festival that were not able to be screened during the regular event due to COVID-19 and a section of films by Princeton University students.

Ticket sales will follow a pay-what-you-can model starting at $2.99 per film and 50% of profits will be shared with the filmmakers directly.

We are fortunate to have the support of Princeton University's Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding and would like to especially thank our major sponsors, Simpatico (title sponsor), Slated (official sponsor), and SAGindie / NRG (patron sponsors), for their support; we are also thrilled to announce a partnership with ShortsTV, "the global home of short movies with the world's largest catalog of high-quality short movies available on TV, online & in theaters," and host the theatrical-release of Oscar-nominated short films.

Continuing the special relationship PRINDIE has formed with powerhouse A24 over the past few years, there will also be a special screening of BOYS STATE, an Apple Original Films and A24 Release. The fil profiles a group of Texas teens as they travel to Washington D.C. to create a mock government and engage in politics. Princeton Lecturer Lauren Wright will conduct a Q&A with the subjects of the film following the screening. Additionally, there will be a special out-of-competition screening of NIMIC, a short live-action film starring Matt Dillon from Best Picture Academy Award nominee, director Yorgos Lanthimos.

"We're so proud to be aligned with PRINDIE," said Jill T. Whiskeyman, CEO, Simpatico Studios, PRINDIE's Title Sponsor. "The success of the festival speaks for itself, but we were really drawn to the mission and vision put forth by its leadership."

About Simpatico Studios, LLC

Simpatico Studios is a full-service branding, public relations, and integrated marketing communications firm emanating from the Doylestown, Pennsylvania area. Simpatico began in 2011 as a modest freelance consultancy, and in the years since, founding partners Jill and Steve Whiskeyman have remained at the helm, leading the studio to dozens of successful partnerships with brands of all sizes and at all stages, around the corner and around the world.

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For more information, please visit
Our website: https://www.prindiefest.com/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prindiefest
Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/prindiefest

MEDIA CONTACT:
Executive Director Claire Elaine
at claire@prindie.org
(609) 380-9535

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In light of the unprecedented events of 2020, PRINDIE: Princeton Independent Film Festival will hold its first all-virtual film festival, open this year to all film-lovers in United States. Running from Thursday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, the 13th, the festival features 37 short films. This year's film lineup focuses on issues surrounding immigration, mental health, youth, and cultural diversity / Black Lives Matter.

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

FormFree Adds SaaS Executive Tyler Brantley as Director of Implementation

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) has hired SaaS sales executive Tyler Brantley as director of implementation. In this role, Brantley will serve as the internal liaison between FormFree's sales and operations teams and support revenue growth by working to ensure an ideal onboarding experience for every FormFree customer.

Prior to joining FormFree, Brantley was vice president of sales at content production marketplace StudioNow, where he oversaw sales and business development and helped spin out marketing procurement platform Octerra in 2019. As vice president of sales at Octerra, Brantley's team helped Fortune 500 brands more effectively collaborate and manage their marketing processes, pass-through costs and ROI through technology.

"Tyler has made a career of helping companies build strategies that set a foundation for long-term success," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "Our implementation team is mission-critical, because it is every client's first impression of what it's like to be a FormFree customer - so we are thrilled to have a leader of Tyler's caliber leading that charge."

"FormFree has earned a reputation for being a genuine partner that is dedicated to helping its lender clients solve the challenges they deal with day in and day out," said Brantley. "I'm excited by the opportunity to work with a company that is redefining its industry and proud to join such a talented, collaborative team."

Brantley is also co-founder of Resilient Families Institute, a company that works with active U.S. military families to help them build strong, healthy relationships that stand the test of time and deployment. Brantley is a graduate of The University of the South.

About FormFree:

FormFree is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek and Passport are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications.

FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM).

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

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FormFree has hired SaaS sales executive Tyler Brantley as director of implementation. In this role, Brantley will serve as the internal liaison between FormFree's sales and operations teams and support revenue growth by working to ensure an ideal onboarding experience for every FormFree customer.

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

Maxwell adds underwriting and closing services to fulfillment platform

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Digital mortgage platform Maxwell today announced it has added underwriting and closing services to the Maxwell Fulfillment Platform, enhancing the company's comprehensive suite of technology and outsourced services for small and midsize lenders.

As with its processing solution, Maxwell's underwriting and closing solutions are accessible through the Maxwell Fulfillment Platform on a white-label basis, with all outsourced personnel functioning as an integrated part of the lender's operations team. Because the underwriters leverage Maxwell's uniquely high-quality data gathered on the front end, the underwriting process is faster, which results in an improved borrower and lender experience.

Lenders can add team members as needed to accommodate the ebbs and flows of market dynamics while maintaining full ownership of customer data and delivering a fully branded, streamlined loan experience to borrowers.

Today's unpredictable, high volume market creates a potentially costly challenge for small and midsize lenders, which struggle to scale and accommodate wildly fluctuating volume. The primary challenge they face is meeting output demands.

"Few, if any, small and midsize lenders can sustain, the right balance of skilled labor," said Brian Simons, president of Maxwell, "enough to handle demand, but not so many that you sacrifice margin, and all who are skilled and experienced individuals."

The Maxwell Fulfillment Platform is a complete technology and outsourced solution solves this issue. It enables small and midsize lenders to maintain the precise level of skilled U.S. personnel needed, regardless of market fluctuations, all at a price that rivals off-shore solutions. The platform's team of seasoned processors have an average of 15 years of experience and all are located in the U.S.

"Our lender clients constantly tell us they want Maxwell to provide end-to-end fulfillment services, because they know they'll get technology and service that far exceeds any solution they've tried in the mortgage space," said Simons. "After launching our fulfillment platform with processing services to rave reviews in May, this was a natural progression. We're looking forward to growing our family of solutions, which are redefining the mortgage process and experience for borrowers, lenders and settlement service providers."

"Lenders are in a 'pig in a python' situation right now, so it's not surprising that the demand for embedded fulfillment solutions is high," says John Paasonen, CEO and co-founder of Maxwell. "Beyond that, the needs of small to midsize lenders have not traditionally been served by technology partners. We are on a mission to help small and midsized lenders grow wildly successful businesses."

To learn more about the Maxwell Fulfillment Platform, click here: https://himaxwell.com/services

ABOUT MAXWELL

Maxwell empowers mortgage lenders to be more connected, productive and successful by intelligently automating their team's workflow with homebuyers and real estate agents. A four-time HW Tech 100 winner, Maxwell's digital mortgage platform leverages proprietary algorithms built on its network of data across hundreds of thousands of loans to enable lenders to accelerate the mortgage lending process from application to closing.

Today, hundreds of lenders across the United States use Maxwell's point-of-sale to originate $6 billion in mortgage loans each month at a cycle time 45 percent faster than the national average. Founded in 2015, Maxwell is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association and a preferred partner of The Mortgage Collaborative. The company is proud to be built in Denver, Colorado.

Connect with Maxwell:
* https://himaxwell.com/
* https://www.facebook.com/maxwellHQ
* https://twitter.com/ilovemaxwell

Digital mortgage platform Maxwell today announced it has added underwriting and closing services to the Maxwell Fulfillment Platform, enhancing the company's comprehensive suite of technology and outsourced services for small and midsize lenders.

Related link: https://himaxwell.com/

House Overhead Garage Door Repair Launches Commercial Garage Door Repair Services for Business Owners

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- House Overhead Garage Door Repair, a reputable garage door repair Houston company, launches commercial garage door services. The company releases this service because business owners or companies should protect their precious assets.

A garage with the latest garage door technology supports companies and business owners to keep their assets safe. A garage with sophisticated door technology improves the security level significantly.

The CEO of the garage door repair company, Thomas Lyna, explained, "We understand the importance of having a garage for business owners and companies. Our company is trying to help business owners to install a new garage door. Business owners can choose the garage model just like what they want, including rolling doors, glass doors, fire-rated doors, and sectional insulated doors."

Finding an experienced and professional garage door installation Houston is important for business owners. A professional garage door repair company understands the standards and specifications of the garage doors business owners need. The company supports its clients with skilled technicians. Skilled and professional technicians work carefully and based on the standards to limit unwanted risks as well as maximalize the result.

The CEO of the company added, "Business owners also need to take care of their garage to keep its performance. It takes time for them to do regular maintenance by themselves. Our commercial garage door service is not limited only to installing a new garage door but also regular maintenance. We will send a team to check the system and all the parts. The benefit of doing regular maintenance is that business owners know earlier if there is a problem with the garage door. They can also keep the performance longer and limit repair or replacement cost."

The commercial services are including commercial garage door repair service. It deals with the complexity of the process. It involves small parts that may connect to the entire garage door system. Calling a professional garage door repair company prevents unwanted risks. On the other hand, they can get the best solution immediately. They can even solve the problem on the same day.

Lyna added, "One of the reasons we launch commercial garage door repair services is to help business owners who have garages. Since garages are a vital property for them, they have to repair it immediately if there is a problem. We will send technicians to check the garage door's condition and repair the problem right away according to the working standard."

About House Overhead Garage Door Repair:

House Overhead Garage Door Repair is one of the leading garage door repair companies in Houston. The company is ready with residential or commercial garage door repair services. The services cover a new installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement.

For more information, please visit https://houstonoverheadgaragedoors.com/

Phone: (713) 766-8004
Full Address: Flushing Meadows Dr. Houston, TX. 77089
Email Address: garagedoorsouthhouston@gmail.com
Persona: Thomas Lyna

House Overhead Garage Door Repair, a reputable garage door repair Houston company, launches commercial garage door services. The company releases this service because business owners or companies should protect their precious assets.

Related link: https://houstonoverheadgaragedoors.com/

Rhotheta International Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Civil Air Patrol

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Rhotheta International Inc., a full-service distributor of German-designed radio direction finders (DF), proudly announces the firm's 20th anniversary of providing DF equipment to the United States Civil Air Patrol (CAP).

Radio direction finders are a vital tool for search and rescue (SAR) missions. Utilizing a DF saves valuable time by guiding rescuers directly to the location of emergency beacons used by aviators, mariners and outdoor enthusiasts.

The 80-year-old CAP is the volunteer civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, conducting approximately 90 percent of all inland SAR operations nationwide. Last year, it executed 845 missions, flew 1,158 hours, made 534 finds and saved 117 lives.

Today, more than 450 of CAP's nearly 600 aircraft are equipped with Rhotheta DFs.

"Over the last two decades, Rhotheta International has cultivated a symbiotic relationship with CAP, fusing their extensive SAR operational experience with Rhotheta's engineering expertise," said Ventura Rigol, Rhotheta International's chief executive officer and general manager. "We have a history of listening to their needs and evolving our products accordingly."

Over the years, CAP has extended accolades to Rigol and his organization for "outstanding product and technical support to Civil Air Patrol and its members." In one of its recognition letters, CAP stated, "The performance of these systems has met and exceeded our expectation - some of our members have said the DF 'takes all the fun out of tracking ELTs (emergency locator transmitters)!' - allowing our crews to fly directly to the RF (radio frequency) signal source. No matter what the particular geography is as we fly over all kinds of terrains, the performance and effectiveness of your system has been unquestionable."

Last month, CAP surpassed the 100-lives-saved mark for the fourth consecutive year when it rescued two lost hikers in Wyoming. The availability of small, low-cost personal locator beacons is likely a contributing factor to increases in rescues over the last decade. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration statistics, the number of individuals rescued in 2019 was more than double the number just 10 years prior. Rhotheta DFs are a proven, valued tool in CAP's SAR arsenal.

Rhotheta International provides sales engineering, comprehensive service, and product support for customers in North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, China and Israel.

For more information about Rhotheta International and its products, visit https://rhothetaint.com.

To learn more about CAP and its programs, visit https://gocivilairpatrol.com.

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Caption: CAP infographic.

Rhotheta International Inc., a full-service distributor of German-designed radio direction finders (DF), proudly announces the firm's 20th anniversary of providing DF equipment to the United States Civil Air Patrol (CAP).

Related link: https://rhothetaint.com

Mom of Three Autistic Boys Pens Book About Navigating the Pandemic and Sobriety with Grit, Humor and Love

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- The global pandemic has average parents becoming teachers, referees, cooks, therapists, and so much more. One mother, Melanie Donus, took on the extra challenges of parenting three autistic boys while leaping into sobriety and published a book about the experience.

"I suddenly found myself in sink or swim mode and had to find a creative outlet to alleviate stress. Writing letters to my mom helped me cope with our suddenly upside down world and provided a soothing sense of calm, inspiration and motivation, Donus said." Her efforts soared in the ranks during pre-sale giving her an Amazon "Best Selling Author" badge.

"Leaning On Mom: Letters to Roberta, How a Mom of Three with Autism Found Strength During the Pandemic" (ISBN: 978-0578741789) provides a raw and humorous window into the world of author Melanie Donus, who could be viewed as the next Marvel superhero. In this collection of letters to her own mother, Roberta, Melanie shares what day-to-day life was like for her and her family during the first four months of the coronavirus pandemic.

Donus has "three boys who are quite different, but all who need their routine, structure, education, treatment, school, and therapists. Suddenly, Melanie had to be all those things," says Ray Cepeda, Founder and Director of ABAskills, who wrote the Foreword for Leaning on Mom.

"Please be extra kind to an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) mom if you see her in the community over the next few months. Getting 'back to normal' is not in our vocabulary," Donus says.

The scenes in "Leaning on Mom" move quickly and reveal the endless questions, epic meltdowns, musical Zoom calls, behavior challenges, and heart-wrenching moments that show Donus' boys regressing before her eyes. Her journey through the decision process and arrangements for one of her boys to relocate to an out-of-state residential school is particularly moving.

"Leaning on Mom" is NOT, however all "doom and gloom." Donus details her challenge unfriending "Donna" (code for chardonnay) and includes stories of miracles, heroes, and unexpected acts of kindness. Donus dedicates the book to herself not to reflect narcissism but as a way to shine a light on the enormous responsibilities of those who give 200 percent to their autistic children, leaving little time for themselves. She recognizes that this can result in isolation, loneliness, and a reliance on alcohol as a best friend; and shares her pandemic journey to sobriety, the second pivotal point in her life when she turned away from alcohol.

These un-sugarcoated scenes from the real life of a resilient and resourceful mom as she navigates unprecedented challenges will educate readers about Autism Spectrum Disorder and inspire them to find their own inner strength. This snapshot in time is one for the history books.

ABOUT MELANIE DONUS

Melanie Donus is the proud mother of three school-aged children, Dimitri (17), Michael (17), and Maxx (12), who all have Autism Spectrum Disorder and three very different profiles of abilities and challenges. She lives on Long Island, New York, with her husband Andrew. "Leaning on Mom" is Melanie's first book and became a pre-sale Best Seller on Amazon.

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

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The global pandemic has average parents becoming teachers, referees, cooks, therapists, and so much more. One mother, Melanie Donus, took on the extra challenges of parenting three autistic boys while leaping into sobriety and published a book about the experience.

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

Marina Del Rey Orthodontist Installs Over 6,000 Sets of Braces

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- They say first impressions are everything, and Marina Del Rey orthodontist Dr. Mario Paz celebrates that mantra with his over 6000th installation of braces.

Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Paz has improved the smiles of over 6,000+ patients ranging in age from six to 86. "I never tire of the thrill when the braces come off, and the patient's smile lights up the world," he says. "We celebrate by making popcorn right then and there."

Parents and adult patients are often surprised at the innovations that have been made in the field of orthodontics. Both metal and clear brackets are smaller and more comfortable to wear. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, by 2016 some 28 percent of patients treated with braces were over the age of 18.

"Getting the result right is both medical science, and an art. I've seen my share of what happens when the process is not medically supervised. Healthy alignment should be married to healthy jaw support. Both need each other to do the job well," says Dr. Paz.

As an involved member of the community, Dr. Mario Orthodontics has donated orthodontic treatment cases to local school annual auctions for years. The treatment is valued at $5,000. "Fifty percent of our patients are students. We hear about their schools and sports programs so naturally we want to support them and keep them healthy," says Registered Dental Assistant, Loretta Body, who has worked with Dr. Paz for over 21 years.

About Dr. Mario Paz Orthodontics

In 1990 Dr. Paz opened his Beverly Hills office and has been as known as a pioneer in Lingual braces technology, better known as "Invisible" braces. A past president of the American Lingual Orthodontic Association (ALOA), Dr. Paz taught Lingual braces at the UCLA Orthodontics School for two years and is a member of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics, Sociedad Ibero-Americana de Ortodoncia Lingual and Founding Member of the World Society of Lingual Orthodontics, in addition to the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association and the Western Los Angeles Dental Association. Dr. Mario Paz Orthodontics is now located exclusively in Marina Del Rey.

Learn more at: https://invisiblebraces.com/about-our-office/about-dr-mario-paz/

Social Media:
* https://www.facebook.com/MPazOrtho/
* https://www.instagram.com/drmariopazorthodontics/
* https://twitter.com/DrMarioPaz

MEDIA CONTACT:
Angelina Saenz
For Dr. Mario Paz
ang@invisiblebraces.com
310-822-4224

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*Caption: Dr. Mario Paz taught lingual braces, otherwise known as "invisible braces" at the UCLA Orthodontics School; he now celebrates having installed over 6,000 sets of all types of braces.

They say first impressions are everything, and Marina Del Rey orthodontist Dr. Mario Paz celebrates that mantra with his over 6000th installation of braces. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Paz has improved the smiles of over 6,000+ patients ranging in age from six to 86.

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

ReverseVision VP Wendy Peel Selected for a Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award by PROGRESS in Lending Association

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading technology provider for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending program market, today announced that company Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel has been recognized as a Most Powerful Women in Fintech award honoree by PROGRESS in Lending Association. Now in its second year, the annual awards program honors women who are shaping the future of financial services technology.

Peel was recognized for her two-decades' senior leadership experience driving sales growth at enterprise technology firms. Under Peel's leadership, ReverseVision has achieved record revenue growth. To date, the ReverseVision platform is used by all 10 of the top-ten HECM lenders and supports more reverse mortgage transactions than all other systems combined. Since joining the company in 2016, more than 2,500 lenders and brokers have enrolled in the ReverseVision platform, which serves nearly 10,000 active users.

In support of broadening lender adoption among forward lenders, Peel led ReverseVision's Fall 2019 transformation as an API-enabled flexible reverse lending platform, unveiling a new logo as part of its revised mission and rebranding. Peel also conceived the inaugural ReverseVision UserCon to highlight best HECM origination practices, offer expert marketplace insights, and gather guidance on future product development.

Before joining ReverseVision, Peel served as vice president of sales and marketing at CommercePromote, a cloud-based SaaS applications provider, where she executed a corporate rebranding campaign repositioning the company as an enterprise marketing and operations technology leader. Additionally, Peel has held executive sales and marketing positions at iCoStore, LLC; Take Notice, Inc.; PNA, Inc.; and TransPerfect Translations.

"Wendy's ability to understand the needs of our diverse customer base and stay ahead of a rapidly fluctuating mortgage market have helped build ReverseVision into the organization it is today," said ReverseVision CEO John Button. "We applaud her work connecting mortgage lenders with the technology they need to serve borrowers at every stage in life."

About ReverseVision

ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage program sales and origination technology platform, supporting more reverse mortgage transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite flexes to lenders' unique business and operational models, connecting all lending participants across the entire reverse mortgage lifecycle to meet borrowers where they are in life. A five-time HousingWire TECH100(TM) company, ReverseVision continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements.

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

Twitter: @reversevision @engageprogress #digitalmortgage #HECM #reversemortgage

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ReverseVision, the leading technology provider for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending program market, today announced that company Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel has been recognized as a Most Powerful Women in Fintech award honoree by PROGRESS in Lending Association.

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

Groundbreaking New Public Television Series Features Afro-Latino Cultures Through the Lens of Travel

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Haas Media LLC announces Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas, a new travel series on public television, premiering with a two-part special featuring Costa Rica this September on Public Television Stations nationwide, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The series honors and celebrates the historical and cultural contributions of Latin America's African descendants, hosted by tri-lingual, Black female traveler and executive producer, Kim Haas.

"We are introducing Public Television viewers to Afro-Latinos and their profound legacy in the Americas through history, culture, cuisine, art, dance, music, environmental conservation, literature, sports, and festivals," says Haas. "Afro-Latino Travels is about Black joy, pride and resilience despite centuries of oppression and under-representation. The series features Afro-Latinos that will inspire viewers with hope and optimism."

No other travel TV series showcases solely the Afro-Latino communities throughout Latin America and their rich and diverse legacy of creating vibrant cultures in the Americas. Their imprint greatly influences mainstream Latino culture from Andean Peru to tropical Cuba, Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

"Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast was strongly influenced by the Jamaican inhabitants who arrived in the country over 400 years ago," says Costa Rica Tourism Minister Gustavo Segura. "Costa Rica is an extraordinary country. We recognize ourselves as a multi-ethnic and multicultural nation and the province of Limón is the most authentic reflection of that melting pot of cultures and ethnic groups. Here at the ICT, we are very proud of this and view Afro-Latino Travels as an opportunity to share our history with those who seek to learn about and visit our country."

Beginning in the 1500s and throughout The Middle Passage, millions of enslaved Africans were brought to Latin America through the 18th century. Researchers estimate at least 1 in 3 Latin Americans have African ancestry, and Africans and their descendants were involved in every aspect of Latin American society: colonialism, the fight for independence, the building of transportation and infrastructure (forts, railroads, etc.), and more.

"I've wanted to produce a series featuring the impact that the five centuries of African presence in Latin America has had for so long, and this two-part special is just the start of that journey," shares Haas. "This project has been in the works for years, but with the lack of diversity in travel media and the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement more recently, now is the time to celebrate this heritage even more!"

Highlights from the two-part Afro-Latino Travels Costa Rica episodes include interviews with:
* Mr. Quince Duncan, celebrated Afro-Costa Rican author with 50 years of writing, credited with introducing Afro-Costa Rican in Costa Rican literature.
* Tarik Soto, gymnast and 2020 Olympic hopeful.
* Doris & Sasha Campbell, dancer and singer, respectively (sisters of Latin America's first black vice president, Ms. Epsy Campbell)

The Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas two-part special featuring Costa Rica will be available on Public Television Stations across the United States beginning Saturday, Sept. 12 through October. Check local listings for time and channel.

Underwriting for the television program has been provided in part by the Ford Foundation, and in-kind support provided by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute. Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas is presented by Northern California Public Media (KRCB) and distributed by NETA.

Further information available at: https://www.TravelsWithKimHaas.com/.

ABOUT KIM HAAS

Kim Haas, Executive Producer, Host & Creator of Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas, has been active in Afro-Latino issues for more than a decade and is founder of LosAfroLatinos.com, a blog celebrating Afro-Latino culture. Kim speaks fluent Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Kim is passionate about her work with "Afro-Latino Travels," and is extremely proud to be one of the few upcoming Black female travel hosts on public television, leading the path for more to follow!

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*Caption: Kim Haas in Costa Rica.

Haas Media LLC announces Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas, a new travel series on public television, premiering with a two-part special featuring Costa Rica this September on Public Television Stations nationwide, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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

New River Dermatology Announces Rebrand and Celebrates 19 Years

BLACKSBURG, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- New River Dermatology, an award-winning leader in dermatological care, announced the company rebrand today in celebration of its 19th anniversary. New River Dermatology and its sister brand, New River Aesthetics, provide a range of comprehensive medical and aesthetic dermatological services to help patients address their skin care needs. The rebranding was inspired by the journey each patient makes while seeking healthy, beautiful skin.

Recognizing that the dermatological health and beauty industry is one of constant renewal, the New River Dermatology rebrand highlights the name and color scheme of the original mark, but considers responsiveness and simplicity in the new mark.

"We have been providing services for almost 2 decades, and while our commitment to quality care has not changed, technology has. It was important that our brand evolve, so that we are best represented across a variety of mediums," explained President and CEO, Dr. Daniel Hurd.

All New River Dermatology locations will embody the new brand, which will launch this month. In celebration of the rebrand and 19 year anniversary, the practice is offering free gifts with aesthetic consultations.

As this revised brand is further incorporated over the next few months, New River Dermatology believes the trademark evolution will highlight the company's core values of providing informed dermatological health, hope, and beauty.

About New River Dermatology

With 3 locations in Blacksburg, Radford, and Wytheville, Virginia, New River Dermatology has provided superior dermatological care since 2001. Led by Dr. Daniel Hurd, a Board Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon, New River Dermatology seeks to ensure that cutting edge dermatological services are available to the entire community.

Visit https://www.newriverdermatology.com/ for more information, follow on Instagram @newriverderm, Twitter @nrdermatology, and Facebook.

Media Contact:
Robyn Jones
Joba Studio, Inc.
540.553.8143, ext. 2
robyn@jobastudio.com

New River Dermatology, an award-winning leader in dermatological care, announced the company rebrand today in celebration of its 19th anniversary. New River Dermatology and its sister brand, New River Aesthetics, provide a range of comprehensive medical and aesthetic dermatological services to help patients address their skin care needs.

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

Revealiency Announces Issuance of US Patent Covering AI-Powered Autonomous Emissions Testing, Analysis, and Reporting Technology

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Revealiency (aka Emissions-Based Maintenance or EBM) is a Clean Technology company that focuses on optimizing compression ignition engine performance by sampling, and analyzing, engine exhaust using EBM Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to identify corrective maintenance actions that can be taken by engine owners.

Revealiency focuses on commercial and industrial engines that operate over long periods at high-duty cycles. Therefore, even small improvements identified by EBM's technology yields significant benefits.

Today, EBM proudly announces that it has secured US Patent No. US 2020/0109677 A1 - Engine emission status-based maintenance, which autonomously monitors exhaust-gases and provides actionable maintenance corrective actions that can be taken to improve engine performance. By doing so, this technology can also verify an engine is operating within specified parameters.

Benefits of the technology include: 1) reduced environmental impact, 2) lower operating costs, 3) enhanced engine reliability, and 4) improved engine life.

"I am pleased to see the development of this new EBM AI technology. It has been developed using decades of science-based research and hands-on experience with thousands of diesel engines," said Steve "Skinner" Forbush, Co-Founder and Lead Technical Engineer. "This patent leverages recent technological advancements in industrial IoT (telematics) devices with decades of emissions-based engine research."

EBM AI co-inventor and Revealiency Co-Founder and President, Jeramiah Forbush, added, "Many engine owners rely on OEM systems to monitor engine performance and assume that modern computer-controlled engines operate as they were designed. We have collected thousands of emissions tests and typically identify considerable opportunities to improve engine performance. This new AI technology allows for an increase in the frequency of emissions testing while completely automating the testing, analysis, and reporting functions."

For more information on how this patented technology might benefit your business, contact Jeramiah Forbush at jforbush@revealiency.com or (801) 901-8258.

About Revealiency

Revealiency is a clean technology company that focuses on improving commercial and industrial engine performance by identifying engine maintenance opportunities. This is done by sampling and analyzing engine exhaust using EBM AI technology. In recent projects, EBM AI has produced emissions and fuel savings of more than the 5%-7% targets. EBM has prided positive results with customers on six continents. Revealiency has identified corrective actions that can be taken to save over 2 Billion pounds of CO2 from the environment, which is equivalent to the annual CO2 production of over 900,000 automobiles.

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

Revealiency (aka Emissions-Based Maintenance or EBM) is a Clean Technology company that focuses on optimizing compression ignition engine performance by sampling, and analyzing, engine exhaust using EBM Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to identify corrective maintenance actions that can be taken by engine owners.

Related link: https://revealiency.com/

DataNumen Outlook Repair 7.5: The Best Recovery Performance in the Market

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- DataNumen company, the developer and vendor of professional data recovery software, announces the release of DataNumen Outlook Repair 7.5. It recovers 95.7% of corrupt Outlook files, demonstrating the highest average recovery rate as of today (with the nearest competitor succeeding only with 53.24% of PST files). The new version offers an improved user interface and even better performance than before.

Microsoft Outlook is a part of the Microsoft Office suite: an email and task management tool used by 400 million users worldwide. This program uses .PST files to store all the important data, such as emails, appointments, tasks, contacts, notes, etc. Unfortunately, sometimes .PST files get damaged or corrupt due to a variety of reasons: power failures, malware attacks, hardware problems, and OS issues. In such cases critical data can get inaccessible, disrupting communication, and sometimes even business processes.

To prevent these undesirable consequences, it is advisable to acquire an Outlook recovery program with proven efficiency - such as DataNumen Outlook Repair. It is based on the company's proprietary recovery technology that allows to repair damaged .PST files with outstanding results. The tests have shown that the average recovery rate of DataNumen Outlook Repair is 95.7%, while the second-best tool is far behind with 53.24%.

DataNumen Outlook Repair is effective and easy-to-use at the same time. The whole process of Outlook file recovery takes just a few clicks: the user selects the .PST file to be repaired, specifies the format (if known), and provides the new name for the recovered file. The percentage of completion is displayed in the progress bar. In a few minutes, the file is ready for use!

The new version of DataNumen Outlook Repair offers enhanced performance and improved user interface. The recovery of .PST files has become faster and easier than ever. Besides, the program supports batch processing, the recovery of large files, password-protected .PST files, temporary Outlook files, and attachments from emails.

Key Features:
* Recovery of damaged and corrupt .PST files
* Support for 32bit/64bit Outlook 97 to 2019 and Outlook for Office 365
* Recovery of emails, appointments, and all other elements
* Support for batch recovery of .PST files
* Recovery of files from corrupted media
* Context menu integration, drag & drop support
* Free for personal use.

Learn more about DataNumen Outlook Repair at: https://www.datanumen.com/outlook-repair/

Pricing and Availability

DataNumen Outlook Repair 7.5 is compatible with Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP, Vista/7/8/8.1/10 or Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019. The program is free for personal non-commercial use, the cost of a business license starts from 29.95 USD, and there are volume discounts available.

About DataNumen

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

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

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DataNumen company, the developer and vendor of professional data recovery software, announces the release of DataNumen Outlook Repair 7.5. It recovers 95.7% of corrupt Outlook files, demonstrating the highest average recovery rate as of today (with the nearest competitor succeeding only with 53.24% of PST files).

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

SimpleNexus Taps Board Member Cathleen Schreiner Gates as Company President

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 appointment of Board Member Cathleen Schreiner Gates as company president.

Schreiner Gates is a career technologist who for the last 35 years has played a prominent role helping early-stage and global software organizations drive growth. Schreiner Gates began her engagement with SimpleNexus in April 2020 when she was appointed to the board of directors. Previously, she served as EVP of sales and marketing at cloud-based mortgage technology provider Ellie Mae. During her tenure, Ellie Mae spent six consecutive years on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and negotiated a $3.7-billion purchase by private-equity firm Thoma Bravo. Schreiner Gates is founder and CEO of independent consulting firm Trifecta.

"Cathleen's wealth of experience successfully scaling innovative software companies to new heights makes her an invaluable addition to the SimpleNexus senior leadership team," said SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen. "She will play an important role helping us deliver increased value to our customers and expanding SimpleNexus' market footprint."

"Helping emerging companies grow into their full potential has been a career-long passion of mine. I am thrilled to join SimpleNexus as president, because I truly believe the company's vision is one whose time has come," said Schreiner Gates. "I look forward to helping SimpleNexus transform the mortgage technology landscape with its innovative, from-anywhere digital mortgage platform."

Schreiner Gates' accomplishments in the mortgage industry have been recognized by NEXT Mortgage Events, which named her a Powerhouse award honoree, by HousingWire magazine, which honored her with its Vanguard and Women of Influence awards, and by Mortgage Professional America, which named her an Elite Woman in Mortgage. She has also been recognized by the Sales Lead Management Association as one of '20 Women Leaders in Business.'

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.

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

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SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the appointment of Board Member Cathleen Schreiner Gates as company president.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Tenorshare iAnyGo Now Available – Easily Change GPS Location without Jailbreak

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tenorshare announces the release of its latest iOS Location Changer software, iAnyGo, that can change location to anywhere.

While there's certainly no shortage of GPS simulation apps on the market, iAnyGo differentiates itself through its seamless user interface and high customizability. Users can plan custom multipoint routes, simulate various movement speeds, and load historical location to fake GPS location. What's more, this software works with all location-based apps, such as Pokemon Go, Ingress, Fitness app, Facebook, etc.

Main Features

1. Ease of use

iAnyGo allows users to interact with an easy-to-use graphical interface, allowing users to see and plan routes on a live map. This feature alone opens up GPS simulation to many less tech-savvy users, allowing more straightforward navigation, and better user experience.

2. 1-Click location change

iAnyGo allows users to change locations with the click of a button. This software supports two different routes to change location. One is "Two-point route," it lets users plan a route between two points. The other is "Multipoint route," you can select multiple locations on the map freely. The feature requires users to be in a particular place, allowing them seamlessly moving to their desired location, and quickly revert if needed.

3. Spoof iPhone Location, All Apps Supported

Since iAnyGo works with all location-based apps, such as Pokemon Go, Ingress, Fitness apps, and Dating apps. Users can deploy their favorite routes for catching Pokemon, win their office fitness competition, or match with prospective dating partners across cities, all from the comfort of their living room!

4. Other Features

Use this software can save and load feature to redeploy favorite routes quickly. iAnyGo allows users to save custom location to redeploy with ease.

Besides that, iAnyGo provides more useful functions for you such as set the moving speed and times for your route, pause anytime and zoom map in/out, etc.

Pricing and Availability

All three plans include up to five devices plus 1 PC, the Monthly plan is $6.95, Quarterly $19.95, and the annual plan, offering the biggest savings, $39.95.

For more information, visit: https://www.tenorshare.com/products/ianygo-change-gps-location-iphone.html

About Tenorshare Software

Tenorshare is an international software company founded in 2007 and is known for its award-winning and highly rated software products. Learn more at: https://www.tenorshare.com/

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Tenorshare announces the release of its latest iOS Location Changer software, iAnyGo, that can change location to anywhere. While there's certainly no shortage of GPS simulation apps on the market, iAnyGo differentiates itself through its seamless user interface and high customizability.

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

Make this Holiday the Best Ever and Conquer the Chaos with New Organizing Book

WILTON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- While most are ready to see 2020 in the rearview mirror, Jul's Arthur, author of "25 Days of Holiday Organizing" (ISBN: 978-1733447409), suggests this be the holiday season that people go all out.

Yes. The 2020 holiday season is likely to look different than past ones, but that may be a good thing. With those large holiday parties sidelined, there's more time to organize the home and deck the halls for those who really count. Think quality over quantity this year. Arthur shows people how to enjoy more and stress less.

Now, more than ever, people are craving tradition and there's nothing more traditional than a holiday filled with family fun. "25 Days of Holiday Organizing" offers instructive visuals and is structured as a one-day-at-a-time entertaining advent calendar. Readers will learn how to simplify and organize their holidays - from chaos to clarity.

"The book is designed to teach even the most disorganized person how to master holiday stress," Arthur says. "Trust me. I know. I used to be 'that' person."

In addition to useful organizational tips and techniques, Arthur gives readers a fascinating peak behind the curtain. She reveals how "a not born organized" single mother of two boys came to help many people restore peace and shed anxiety-inducing clutter. The book includes humorous stories and colorful photos that educate and entertain.

Readers will get unique tips such as how to use vertical spaces to maximize storage; figure out kid-friendly activities to promote family fun; learn a delicious easy-to-prepare ahead recipe; and even master how to light the tree - tangle and stress-free.

"Save time, save money and save your sanity with '25 Days of Holiday Organizing,'" Arthur says.

"25 Days of Holiday Organizing" is also an ideal gift. The organizational concepts and solutions will have lasting value long after the decorations come down. It's easy to order, fits the budget with a price tag under $20 and helps readers create theme-related shopping lists that will delight receivers, and givers too.

One Amazon verified purchaser commented that Jul's Arthur's recommendation to holiday shop following a theme, not only fit her gift budget, but was a good use of time and energy too. She also enjoyed her guidance to pack away decorations labeled by rooms and plans to give this "enchanting book" as a holiday gift this year.

The book is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733447407/

About the Author

Jul's Arthur has been a professional organizer and daily money manager for 14 years. She works with individual clients and companies all over the world, in-person and virtually, to guide them to organizational harmony at home and in the office. Arthur uses humor, warmth and empathy to help people find customized organizational solutions. Her clients repeatedly voice their delight that her organizing tips seem so simple, yet have profound results that they find life changing. This is her first book.

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

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While most are ready to see 2020 in the rearview mirror, Jul's Arthur, author of "25 Days of Holiday Organizing" (ISBN: 978-1733447409), suggests this be the holiday season that people go all out.

Related link: https://julsarthur.com/

Our Lady of Palestine Startup to Support Holy Land Artisans and The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Our Lady of Palestine, a not for profit webstore, signs an exclusive international distribution agreement with Blest Art, Inc., a religious goods company of Beloit, Wisconsin, to sell handicraft products from the Holy Land originating from the Palestinian Territory and Israel.

The agreement applies to all international territories through ecommerce channels. Randy Pagnotta, CEO, PENDX, Inc. established Our Lady of Palestine as a not for profit enterprise with its mission being to support both the Catholic and Christian artisans in the Holy Land (Bethlehem) and the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem through the proceeds received from the sale of Christian handicrafts.

Mr. Pagnotta who is also a Knight in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is very excited to partner with Blest Art's Jeryes Qumseya, owner and his son Awad Qumseya, Director. Awad a native of Beit Sahour near Bethlehem, brings nearly two decades of experience in working with artisans from the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society that produce and sell through his company.

"We vetted several companies before selecting a partner. At the end of the process we felt Blest Art had the best overall experience in the market, with the culture and with the artisans. These were heavily weighted criteria in our selection process as they go directly to the core of our ability to achieve the mission established for Our Lady of Palestine," says Randy Pagnotta, CEO PENDX, Inc.

There is no dearth of companies providing religious handicrafts purporting to be from the Holy Land. However, where the products originate from and who makes them, man or machine, is not so easy to determine at the point of purchase. Our Lady of Palestine saw a need to authenticate to the consumer that the products being purchased from the website are actually being made in the Holy Land by Holy Land Artisans and not somewhere else. In partnering with Blest Art Our Lady of Palestine can provide that authentication freeing up resources to focus on going to market.

The purchase of authenticated products from Our Lady of Palestine provides a threefold blessing for; the consumer, the local artisans and the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem (LPJ). The LPJ plays an invaluable role in the developmental needs of the Catholic and Christian community at large. With the added stress the region has been under since the COVID-19 pandemic our mission takes on a heighten sense of urgency.

"It is refreshing to see that members of the Order of the Holy Sepulcher are volunteering their time to support local artisans from the Holy Land market their products at a time when the tourism sector in the region came to a complete standstill resulting in massive loss of jobs. We pray for the success of the launch of this project designed to support the local Christian communities," said Sami El-Yousef, Chief Executive Officer, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.

Our Lady of Palestine will launch on Monday September 14, 2020, The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

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Our Lady of Palestine, a not for profit webstore, signs an exclusive international distribution agreement with Blest Art, Inc., a religious goods company of Beloit, Wisconsin, to sell handicraft products from the Holy Land originating from the Palestinian Territory and Israel.

Green Kid Crafts launches Kitchen Table STEAM to Support Families This Fall

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- As families transition from summer activities to virtual, in-person, or hybrid schooling this fall, many caregivers are concerned about providing their children with activities that are fun and educational. Green Kid Crafts, a subscription box service centered on STEAM and nature-based activities, launched their Kitchen Table STEAM program on September 2 to give families extra support this fall.

The campaign color, pink, was chosen for its reference to the fireweed plant. Fireweed is often the first plant to regrow after a forest fire or volcanic eruption, making it a symbol of hope for families during this trying time.

"Coming up with fun, STEAM-based activities can be challenging even in normal times," said Founder and CEO Penny Bauder. "Caregivers don't have time to scroll through search results or go shopping for supplies. We want to alleviate the investment it takes to get started and bring exactly what families need to provide engaging hands-on activities right to their door."

Jessica Whiting, a mom of two, was familiar with these struggles as she tried to work full time and provide quick activities for her daughters. "Everything we needed for each activity was in the box, and the kids had a ton of fun," she explained. "We could quickly do these activities in between meetings and phone calls and everybody was happy. These boxes will stay in the rotation for sure!"

Caregivers like Whiting are ready for this fall's Kitchen Table STEAM program, which includes four STEAM-based activity boxes designed by experts to meet the learning needs of specific age groups.

Additionally, subscribers will receive supplemental materials, including access to:
* Ask-a-Scientist sessions
* YouTube videos with activity inspiration from real parents
* Additional learning opportunities related to each box, including DIY activities, podcast, video and book recommendations

Caregivers will also have an opportunity to submit their child's artwork to our Kitchen Table Show and Tell, hosted by CEO Penny Bauder.

About Green Kid Crafts:

Green Kid Crafts is a subscription box service that provides educational STEAM and nature-based activities that help kids connect, communicate and build relationships. Projects and ideas are researched and tested, saving families time and money on at-home activities. The organization has recently been honored with top Industry Awards: Parents Choice Award(R) and NCW Eco-Excellence Award(R). https://www.greenkidcrafts.com/awards

For more information about Green Kid Crafts Kitchen Table STEAM: https://www.greenkidcrafts.com/kitchen-table-steam/

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As families transition from summer activities to virtual, in-person, or hybrid schooling this fall, many caregivers are concerned about providing their children with activities that are fun and educational. Green Kid Crafts, a subscription box service centered on STEAM and nature-based activities, launched their Kitchen Table STEAM program on September 2 to give families extra support this fall.

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

XLR8 Companies announces New Technology Division headed by Santosh Kumar and New Medical Services

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Xelerate Logistics LLC ("XLR8") announced the launch of its latest additions to its business, two new divisions, Advanced Technology Services, and Medical Equipment & Shipping.

The Information Technology Services product that was in developmental stages from April 2, 2020, is headed by Santosh Kumar, Chief Information Officer. Santosh Kumar, born and raised in Bangalore, India who now resides in New Jersey has over fifteen years of work experience in Project Management. Mr. Kumar also has strong work experience in software application development for Investment Banking and Capital Markets, development of web-based software, data migration, reporting, and software enhancement and releases for larger clients.

This new technology division will enhance XLR8 Companies and clients in multiple ways. With in-house services for XLR8 product development and a subsection devoted solely to its customers' needs, it will improve efficiency and offer options for clients to hire outsourcing their IT needs. This includes Staff Augmentation, Contract Placement, and specific Vendor Programs.

As of August 5, 2020, XLR8 Companies now offers products, sourcing, and logistics for Medical Supplies, Vendor Sourcing for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through industry specialists in medical personal protective equipment as well as supply trade. With its partners centralized in Korea and with the partnership of Serendipity Consulting Group, XLR8 can supply both certified manufacturers and vendors, SGS reports and other certifications, custom shipping and deliveries from its network of vendors in Cambodia, China, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

About Xelerate Logistics LLC:

Xelerate is a New York based company with Headquarters in New York City along with offices in Commack, N.Y. & Los Angeles, California, and Global Operations in Canada, Asia, Africa & the Middle East. The founding members of XLR8 managed and ran asset-based lending companies with portfolios in aggregate of over $500 million over the past 20 years; and are now looking into a fund of over $2 Billion. In addition to bringing their networks and expertise into XLR8, the team created an end to end supply chain and logistics management company that can finance the customer's needs from manufacturing through end delivery.

The company provides services related to shipping (ocean and air), both domestic & international, financing and funding options through its supply chain solutions.

For more information, please call, 877.712.6888, email info@xlr8companies.us or visit our website at https://www.xlr8companies.us/.

Xelerate Logistics LLC ("XLR8") announced the launch of its latest additions to its business, two new divisions, Advanced Technology Services, and Medical Equipment & Shipping.

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Top of Mind’s ‘Client for Life’ Workflow Selected as Finalist in International Content Marketing Awards

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, has been named a finalist in the Content Marketing Institute's (CMI) 2020 Content Marketing Awards. The CMI Content Marketing Awards is the largest and longest-running international content marketing awards program in the world, recognizing the best content marketing projects, agencies and marketers each year.

Top of Mind's "Client for Life" Workflow was named a finalist in two categories: Best Marketing Automation and Best Print/Digital Integration. The "Client for Life" Workflow combines marketing automation and bespoke content to effortlessly give loan officers over 100 distinct opportunities to stay connected with borrowers over a five-year period. Other finalists in Top of Mind's categories include such well-known companies as Nielsen, Cisco and Marshalls.

"One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to review some of the most innovative, inspiring, successful content marketing programs in the world each year," said Stephanie Stahl, general manager at the Content Marketing Institute. "The quality of work we've seen with this year's contenders is just off the charts."

"Thousands of loan officers across the United States rely on Top of Mind's automated marketing and creative content solutions to help them win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "Having our content and platform recognized by so many prestigious organizations in 2020 alone shows that we are committed to helping lenders forge strong customer relationships through relevant and engaging creative content."

This award comes on the heels of numerous other industry recognitions for Top of Mind. In August SurefireCRM was recognized as Product of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group's Sales and Marketing Technology Awards program. In March, the company's creative marketing campaigns took home platinum and gold in the 2020 AVA Digital Awards competition. Top of Mind went on to earn eight more platinum and gold awards for outstanding content at the 2020 Hermes Creative Awards in May. In June, Top of Mind placed among the world's top creators of video content in the 41st Annual Telly Awards.

About Top of Mind Networks:

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

About Content Marketing Institute:

Content Marketing Institute is the leading global content marketing education and training organization, teaching enterprise brands how to attract and retain customers through compelling, multichannel storytelling. CMI's Content Marketing World event, the largest content marketing-focused event, is held every fall in Cleveland, Ohio, and ContentTECH Summit event is held every spring in San Diego, California. CMI publishes Chief Content Officer for executives and provides strategic consulting and content marketing research for some of the best-known brands in the world. Content Marketing Institute is organized by Informa Connect.

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Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has been named a finalist in the Content Marketing Institute's (CMI) 2020 Content Marketing Awards.

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

NotaryCam CEO Rick Triola Receives 2020 October Research Innovation Award for Driving Title Industry RON Adoption

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, announced that its founder and CEO Rick Triola has received the 2020 October Research Award for Innovation for his innovations in and driving adoption of remote online notarization (RON) in the lending and title/settlement services industries.

Now in its ninth year, the October Research awards program honors leaders in the title, underwriting, lending and settlement services industries for their accomplishments in the areas of leadership, innovation and philanthropy. Triola was presented with this year's Award for Innovation in a virtual ceremony at the 16th annual National Settlement Services Summit (NS3).

As October Research publication The Title Report noted in its Sept. 2, 2020, coverage of this year's winners:

Triola founded eSigning solutions provider Settleware in 1999 and NotaryCam in 2012. Using this technology, he completed the first mortgage remote online closing in 2014. Since then, he's advocated at every level across the country to advancing the legalization of the technology.

In a time where eClosings and digital mortgage adoption is skyrocketing, Triola intentionally designed the NotaryCam platform with the flexibility to accommodate all types of closing ceremonies. That has allowed the technology to adapt to the inconsistent state regulatory requirements around the country.

NotaryCam is adding roughly 15,000 new users to the platform monthly, resulting in more than 350,000 total users on the platform this year, and has executed more than 250,000 transactions to date.

"I am honored and humbled to accept this award on behalf of myself and the entire NotaryCam team," Triola said. "Our team works tirelessly to not only provide the best RON services to our clients, but also to further advances in the industry and help promote RON adoption. Industry-leading technology is only valuable if it is being utilized, and I am proud of our efforts to lead the field in technological innovation, adoption support and customer service."

Triola pioneered RON in the real estate space when he founded NotaryCam back in 2012 and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Since then, Triola and NotaryCam have set the industry standard for RON/ROC technology, as the only platform on the market that scales to meet document notarization and real estate closing standards for all jurisdictions, including attorney-state closings; provides all-party access to join the online signing ceremony; and complements its technology with a nationwide network of eNotaries well versed in the intricacies of executing RON eClosings and available 24/7 to ensure a seamless, error-free ROC ceremony at the homebuyer's convenience. Additionally, NotaryCam provides a single platform capable of completing hybrid, in-person e-notarization (IPEN) and RON closings, all of which have experienced increased demand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In recent months, emergency legislation related to COVID-19 has furthered the nationwide adoption and legalization of RON. Prior to this emergency legislation, the real estate and mortgage industries were reluctant to embrace RON technology without explicit legal support at the state level. Thus, Triola has devoted the last seven years to advancing nationwide RON legalization, including worked closely with the Notary Public Administrators (NPA) section of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA), which many states have opted to adopt for their own RON legislation.

To see the full list of winners, visit https://www.thetitlereport.com/Articles/NS3-Industrys-best-honored-with-OR-awards-80208.aspx.

About October Research:

October Research, LLC is the nation's leading independent provider of market intelligence, industry news, expert opinion and regulatory information for professionals in the real estate, title, financial and settlement services industries. The company was founded to be the unifying, agenda-free voice of these industries and the professionals that support them. We have been headquartered in Richfield, Ohio, since our inception in 1999, and still boast the only full-time, independent newsroom devoted to providing in-depth coverage of the top real estate, title insurance, financial and settlement services issues.

About NotaryCam:

After pioneering the world's first multi-party/multi-state remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's patented eClose360(R) platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

NotaryCam, the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, announced that its founder and CEO Rick Triola has received the 2020 October Research Award for Innovation for his innovations in and driving adoption of remote online notarization (RON) in the lending and title/settlement services industries.

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

Transforming the Nation’s Prisons into Places of Healing: Compassion Prison Project and ‘Step Inside the Circle’ PSA Film

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On February 12, 2020, 235 incarcerated men gathered in the yard of a maximum-security prison in California. They formed a circle, and in the center of that circle stood Grammy Award winning film producer Fritzi Horstman. She read aloud ten questions from the ACE test, a survey of Adverse Childhood Experiences.

So begins the documentary "Step Inside the Circle," the PSA film which is at the heart of the grassroots organization Compassion Prison Project. With a production team that included Academy Award nominated cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, "Step Inside the Circle" has, in just a few short months since its release, reached over 2 million views.

By addressing subject matter that is often cloaked in shame, "Step Inside the Circle" bears witness to the damage done by childhood trauma, then ultimately guides us to embrace the ability of the mind, body and spirit to heal.

CDC research shows more than 60 percent of American adults have experienced at least one ACE as children, and almost a quarter of adults have experienced 3 or more ACEs. ACEs are a contributing factor in a range of health-related issues including increased risk for cancer and heart attack, ability to regulate emotions and even the altering of transgenerational DNA.

Compassion Prison Project's mission is to transform prisons and their communities through compassionate action, focusing on ACE awareness, facilitation of trauma healing programs, giving back projects and returning citizens support. Based on her own experiences with childhood trauma, Founder and Executive Director Fritzi Horstman and a core organizing team designed

Compassion Prison Project's approach to include partnerships with volunteers, governments, community-based organizations and prison administrations.

"Compassion Prison Project believes that the power to heal future generations is in changing the way we treat the most traumatized members of our society today," said Fritzi Horstman - Founder Compassion Prison Project.

"Trauma Is A Fact of Life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence," said Peter A Levine.

If you would like more information about this topic, please email media@compassionprisonproject.org or call Fritzi, Executive Director, at 310-428-8908.

Compassion Prison Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Founded in 2019, our mission is to transform prisons and communities through compassionate action.

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

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On February 12, 2020, 235 incarcerated men gathered in the yard of a maximum-security prison in California. They formed a circle, and in the center of that circle stood Grammy Award winning film producer Fritzi Horstman. She read aloud ten questions from the ACE test, a survey of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Related link: https://compassionprisonproject.org/

Track the Sudden Conversion to Renewable Fuels

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Jacobsen Publishing has launched a hub for tracking the rapidly changing landscape of fuel producers adopting renewables, with a focus on renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuels and co-processing operations.

The special coverage includes tracking on:
* Current US Renewable Diesel Production Refineries
* US Co-Processing Refineries
* US Refinery Conversions and New Builds
* Renewable Diesel Facilities List with 10 Year Projections
* Renewable Diesel Feedstock Balance Sheets
* Price Forecasting and Supply and Demand Analysis

The Jacobsen's position between agriculture and energy gives them a practical and insightful understanding of how these two industries will converge at an ever-increasing rate in the upcoming year.

Access to the hub is available to the public and can be accessed at https://thejacobsen.com/renewable-fuels/

About the Jacobsen:

The Jacobsen has been a price reporting agency since 1865 which puts us in a rarefied field of companies that have survived for so long. We set the benchmark for a wide range of commodities trading as a result of our unbiased, rigorous, neutral position in the market. Our team is unparalleled in experience on supply-demand fundamentals, reporting and forecasting in both long-standing and emerging markets.

Please contact George Morris at George [at] thejacobsen.com for more information.

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The Jacobsen Publishing has launched a hub for tracking the rapidly changing landscape of fuel producers adopting renewables, with a focus on renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuels and co-processing operations.

Related link: https://thejacobsen.com/

FormFree Promotes Cindy Snow to Chief Operating Officer (COO)

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) has promoted Cindy Snow to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In her role as COO, Snow will craft efficient systems that elevate FormFree's performance while directly overseeing business operations, product management, business intelligence, integrations and customer support.

Snow joined FormFree as a product manager in May 2019 and quickly advanced to director of product marketing. During her tenure at FormFree, Snow has facilitated partnerships and product updates that enhance lender speed, pull-through rates and security at a time of accelerated growth for FormFree. Notably, Snow's initiatives have led FormFree to see a surge in user adoption, with the organization rounding out 2019 with a 65% increase in AccountChek verification reports over the previous year.

"Since day one, Cindy has created operationally excellent processes that have helped FormFree deliver top-tier service to our 1,000-plus mortgage lender customers," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "Her collected and methodical approach to complex challenges has earned her the respect of the entire organization, and I know she will excel in a position of executive leadership."

"An agile and innovative organization, FormFree engages my full professional skill set, which both gratifies and motivates me," said Snow. "I'm excited to have a hand in FormFree's mission to revolutionize the credit decisioning landscape."

Earlier this week, Snow was honored as a member of HousingWire's 2020 class of HW Insiders Award recipients.

About FormFree

FormFree(R) is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek(R) and Passport(TM) are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications.

FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

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

Twitter: @RealFormFree #digitalmortgage #peoplemovers

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FormFree has promoted Cindy Snow to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In her role as COO, Snow will craft efficient systems that elevate FormFree's performance while directly overseeing business operations, product management, business intelligence, integrations and customer support.

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

Bryan Traeger, Head of Customer Success at Maxwell, Announced as a 2020 HousingWire Insider

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- We are proud to announce that Bryan Traeger, Head of Customer Success at digital mortgage provider Maxwell, has been announced as a winner of the 2020 HousingWire Insider Award.

In its fifth year, HW's 2020 Insiders winners were carefully selected by HousingWire's editorial board based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies.

These 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

HW's 2020 Insiders were carefully selected by HousingWire's editorial board based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies.

"Bryan Traeger is the definition of someone whose impact in our organization goes beyond his title," said Maxwell CEO and Cofounder John Paasonen. "Bryan brings extensive industry experience and technology expertise to his lender customers. His approach to driving higher adoption across organizations, tech stack evaluations and implementation plans is highly effective, and it plays a big part in why Maxwell is the fastest point-of-sale solution to launch from purchase."

ABOUT MAXWELL

Maxwell empowers mortgage lenders to be more connected, productive and successful by intelligently automating their workflow with homebuyers and real estate agents. A four-time HW Tech 100 winner, Maxwell's digital mortgage platform leverages proprietary algorithms built on its network of data across hundreds of thousands of loans to enable lenders to accelerate the mortgage lending process from application to underwriting.

Today, hundreds of lenders across the United States use Maxwell's point-of-sale to originate $5 billion in mortgage loans each month at a cycle time 45 percent faster than the national average. Founded in 2015, Maxwell is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association and a preferred partner of The Mortgage Collaborative. The company is proud to be built in Denver, Colorado. Learn more: https://himaxwell.com/

We are proud to announce that Bryan Traeger, Head of Customer Success at digital mortgage provider Maxwell, has been announced as a winner of the 2020 HousingWire Insider Award.

Related link: https://himaxwell.com/

Sokal to Sponsor Greg Biffle’s Return to NASCAR

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sokal, a leader in the advertising world, will sponsor the long-awaited return of Greg Biffle to NASCAR.

Sokal, a long-time supporter and avid fan of NASCAR, will be the proud sponsor of this event.

"I'm extremely proud to sponsor Greg's return to Darlington and my prayer for him is that he becomes the only driver in the history of NASCAR to win all three NASCAR series races held at Darlington," commented Mark Sokal, Founder/Chairman of Sokal. "I will be rooting for him and I'm anticipating an excellent win!"

Biffle, who is now 50 years old, secured the Truck Series race last year at Texas Motor Speedway, but prior to that he hasn't competed full time in NASCAR since the 2016 Cup Series season.

His racing accomplishments include 43 top five finishes, 55 top ten finishes, 12 pole positions, and an average finish of 9.0. He'll now return to NASCAR once more for the Darlington Raceway Truck series race and make his appearance in the #24 Chevrolet for GMS racing in this event.

The race is planned for Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. and will be held at Darlington Raceway, 1301 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, SC.

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

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Sokal, a leader in the advertising world, will sponsor the long-awaited return of Greg Biffle to NASCAR. Sokal, a long-time supporter and avid fan of NASCAR, will be the proud sponsor of this event.

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