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‘Merican Mule Expands, Launches Southern Style Mule

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- 'Merican Mule, one of America's fastest growing canned cocktail brands, has announced the expansion into new states in the Northeast and Southern U.S. The company designs new age variations of the Moscow Mule cocktail, made with premium spirits, ginger, and fruits, in 12oz cans.

Consumers in following states can now find the craft, "Moscow Mule in can" varieties for purchase:
* California
* Connecticut
* Georgia
* Maine
* Massachusetts
* New Hampshire
* New York (Long Island)
* Rhode Island
* Tennessee

The expansion marks a key milestone of growth for the brand, which is sold in thousands of retailers, including select Total Wine & More, Whole Foods and Target locations. Despite the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, 'Merican Mule has seen an unprecedented rise in sales.

"We anticipated challenges due to the pandemic, especially being a higher quality, premium brand," explained Dean Mahoney, 'Merican Mule's Founder and CEO. "But customers are still discovering our liquid, and once they try it, they are sharing with family and friends more than we ever could have imagined. We're excited to be expanding to new regions."

Mahoney also commented that humble beginnings might be resonating with customers. "We really appreciate that our story is being shared. Back in 2015, we were just three young professionals that decided to do something innovative with our lives savings. Now we're at the forefront of the new frontier with canned cocktails." Mahoney met his cofounders while working in the technology sector.

In addition to the geographic expansion, 'Merican Mule has launched a new canned cocktail, the Southern Style Mule. Typically referred to as a 'Kentucky Mule' on bar menus across the country, the 'Merican Mule - Southern Style is made with bourbon whiskey, natural ginger, refreshing orange and a hint of cherry. The bold beverage resembles a cross between an Old Fashioned and a Moscow Mule, standing strong at 7% ABV.

The new flavor is the fourth release to join a lineup that includes the classic Moscow Style Mule, made with vodka, ginger and lime, the Mexican Style Mule, made with tequila, ginger and lime, and the Tropical Style Mule, made with rum, ginger and pineapple.

'Merican Mule plans to announce additional states where their beverages will be distributed, later this year.

For more information, connect socially on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or visit the company website: https://mericanmule.com/.

About 'Merican Mule

'Merican Mule is a premium, canned cocktail brand that delivers convenient, bartender-quality Moscow Mules made with real, premium distilled spirits, ginger, and all-natural ingredients (instead of malt or alcohol from cane sugar like most hard seltzers). Since coming to stores in 2017, 'Merican Mule now distributes in nine states and thousands of retail locations, offering four flavors at 7% ABV: their flagship Moscow Style Mule (with vodka), the Mexican Style Mule (with tequila), the Tropical Style Mule (with rum), and the Southern Style Mule (with bourbon whiskey).

For media queries, contact: 'Merican Mule Public Relations - press@mericanmule.com

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'Merican Mule, one of America's fastest growing canned cocktail brands, has announced the expansion into new states in the Northeast and Southern U.S. The company designs new age variations of the Moscow Mule cocktail, made with premium spirits, ginger, and fruits, in 12oz cans.

Related link: https://mericanmule.com/

Images of an Artist’s Performance from One Month Before the Pandemic Become Increasingly Relevant as Places Re-open and Fates Unfold

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- An American artist, Ayzay Ukwuoma, presents new images from an art performance he had done less than one month before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's practice of social distancing, currently makes the performance impossible to do. But, the images of his "Idea Sale," performed in France, only weeks before the pandemic began are striking, as they reveal a sentiment of trust needed for us to continue to exchange our ideas.

Just a few short weeks before countries closed their borders, an American artist arrived in France and visited the Biennale de Lyon to perform a sell outdoors. Ayzay Ukwuoma, a Los Angeles-based artist, held an "Idea Sale" outside of the three sites where the biennale was active on that afternoon; Usine Fagor, L'Institut d'art Contemporain, and macLYON.

In front of the large gatherings, the artist carefully retrieved 50 light bulbs of varying sizes from a large suitcase, and laid them atop a pair of blue and red rugs, to form the make-shift composition of a flag with lights as stars. Poignantly, on that weekend, which also featured the city of Lyon's Festival of Lights, he took a light bulb in his hand, raised it in the air in a forwarding motion, gesturing to the passersby. Shortly after, he extended another, and then another. Ayzay Ukwuoma had begun his "Idea Sale."

The artist stated that the materials surrounding him in the performance spoke of the position of someone foreign or outside on many levels, "between two countries, and between two languages, in-between, and between the street and in the building." He further stated that the piece was about trust, needed for dialogue to occur.

Resonating with a wink at the artist David Hammons who did another kind of sale in New York City many decades ago, Ukwuoma placed his lightbulbs on the rugs with care. He would explain that each bulb came with a price tag on which a verb was printed with a translation on each side-one in French, and the other in English, referencing actions exchanged between strangers on both sides of a dialogue.

Now that access to space is limited and stifled out of necessity, the "Idea Sale," performed less than one month before the pandemic alludes to relevant subtleties within negotiations that occur each time strangers meet.

"We all come with baggage," the artist comments. "I may bring the common cold, or I may bring the cure for a cold that is uncommon," he says, poetically addressing the unknown value that we each carry into shared spaces. In the balance, we must stay open to each other, even when places are closed.

To learn more visit: http://www.ayzay.com/ideasale

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About Ayzay Ukwuoma:

Ayzay Ukwuoma is an American multidisciplinary artist working in paint, text, installations, and performance. Often relating to displacement and connectivity, his works include components of spatial intervention, plays on sign systems, and representations of language in codified forms, such as hand-written Morse or binary code-0's and 1's. He is an MFA graduate of CalArts and has a Master's degree in Information Systems and Technology from George Washington University.

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An American artist, Ayzay Ukwuoma, presents new images from an art performance he had done less than one month before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's practice of social distancing, currently makes the performance impossible to do.

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

Texas Systems Group Named to ChannelE2E Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs: 2020 Edition

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Texas Systems Group has been named to After Nines Inc.'s ChannelE2E Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs list and research (https://www.channele2e.com/top100/) for 2020. The annual list and research (hashtag: #Top100MSP) identify and honor the top 100 managed services providers (MSPs) in healthcare, legal, government, financial services, manufacturing and additional vertical markets.

The Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs rankings are based on ChannelE2E's Q4 2019 and January 2020 readership survey, and ChannelE2E's vertical market industry coverage. MSPs featured throughout the list and research leverage deep vertical market expertise to drive annual recurring revenues (ARR) in specific market segments.

This year's research revealed several key MSP market trends, including:

Honorees generated a combined $1.12 billion in vertical market annual recurring revenue (ARR) in 2019, up from $699.1 million in 2018. The surge involved organic growth combined with accelerating merger and acquisition (M&A) activity.

The most successful vertical market MSPs are zeroing in on financial services and healthcare, while MSPs in the legal and manufacturing sectors also showed particularly strong growth.

The Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs now manage more than 2.8 million users across their customer sites in 2019, up from 2.6 million in 2018.

MSPs consider their top vertical market technology partners to be Microsoft (56%), Dell Technologies (22%), Cisco Systems (21%), Datto (19%), ConnectWise (11%) and Ingram Micro (11%).

Texas Systems Group was ranked among the top vertical market MSPs in healthcare.

"Being included as one of ChannelE2E's Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs is a direct reflection of our team's ability to provide professional, secure, and Texas-friendly IT support to the healthcare industry," said David Doran, Texas System Group's Co-founder and CEO. "We have a phenomenal technical staff that goes above and beyond to successfully support our healthcare clients."

Texas Systems Group supports a wide range of healthcare organizations, from OB/GYN and other specialty practices to freestanding emergency centers and micro-hospitals. Their knowledge and expertise in managing such a vast variety of software, hardware, processes and service expectations has enabled them to specialize in the industry and be recognized as a leader among healthcare IT providers in Texas.

"After Nines Inc. congratulates Texas Systems Group on this honor," said Amy Katz, CEO of After Nines Inc. "Vertical market MSPs are uniquely positioned to assist their customers with automation, cybersecurity, e-commerce and business recovery services during this challenging time for the global economy."

The ChannelE2E Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs list and research are overseen by Content Czar Joe Panettieri (@JoePanettieri). Find the online list and associated report here: http://www.channelE2E.com/top100

About After Nines Inc.:

After Nines Inc. provides timeless IT guidance for strategic partners and IT security professionals across ChannelE2E (www.ChannelE2E.com) and MSSP Alert (www.MSSPAlert.com). ChannelE2E tracks every stage of the IT service provider journey - from entrepreneur to exit. MSSP Alert is the global voice for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs).

For sponsorship information contact After Nines Inc. CEO Amy Katz, Amy@AfterNines.com

For content and editorial questions contact After Nines Inc. Content Czar Joe Panettieri, Joe@AfterNines.com

About Texas Systems Group:

Recognizing a dire need for organizations to have responsive, professional-grade IT support, David Doran and Andrew Lam founded Texas Systems Group in 2002 with a vision of delivering Texas friendly, honest and caring IT support to both small and midsize businesses and healthcare organizations.

By focusing on risk-reducing IT solutions and passionately supporting its clients, Texas Systems Group has earned the trust of hundreds of organizations across Texas and throughout the United States.

For more information on healthcare IT services, visit https://www.txsg.com/who-we-serve/healthcare/.

Texas Systems Group, 2204 Forbes Drive, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78754. Phone: 512.249-2000.

Media Contact:
Melanie Reyna
Marketing Manager
Office: 512.249-2000
Direct: 512.600-6218
Melanie.Reyna@txsg.com

Texas Systems Group has been named to After Nines Inc.'s ChannelE2E Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs list and research for 2020. The annual list and research (hashtag: #Top100MSP) identify and honor the top 100 managed services providers (MSPs) in healthcare, legal, government, financial services, manufacturing and additional vertical markets.

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

Two Local Altitude H2O Recreation Facilities To Re-Open Under The WhoaZone Brand

MADISON, Wis. /ScoopCloud/ -- Empire Recreation Management (ERM), the managing partner responsible for the WhoaZone brand, is pleased to announce that (2) of Altitude H2O's (AH2O) Texas facilities - Grapevine & Rosharon - are going to open in 2020 under the WhoaZone brand. The parks will still feature AH2O's signature floating obstacle course, but ERM has added some new updates and attractions that will make the facilities more fun than ever, and invite all, both young and old, to come out and see what's new.

With these two new locations, WhoaZone (https://whoa.zone/) will operate four parks; two in Texas, one in Holly, Michigan, and one in Whiting, Indiana. WhoaZone Recreation Centers offer a variety of water and land-based activities, and feature their award-winning, adrenaline-pumping floating obstacle course.

"We are proud to be bringing two of AH2O's most successful parks under the WhoaZone banner," says Ron Romens, CEO of ERM. "Our goal is to continue on the great hospitality and customer experiences that Altitude is famous for and use our industry-leading operations knowledge to make these parks even better, by making them more fun, more safe, and more consistent with the water-based family recreation experience consumers crave."

He adds, "We are excited that Altitude has given us the opportunity to expand this concept as we prepare for even more growth into 2021 and beyond."

For more information, please visit WhoaZone at https://whoa.zone/.

About WhoaZone

WhoaZone features an inflatable on-water obstacle courses that provide hours of high-energy fun for persons of all ages. With locations in Michigan, Texas, and Indiana, WhoaZone was designed to ensure every guest has an amazing experience and is the perfect attraction for those seeking over-the-top outdoor adventures, mind-blowing acrobatic thrills, and safe, yet fun, active challenges.

About Empire Recreation Management

ERM is a subsidiary of Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS). ERM is a turn-key resource that provides planning, design, installation, training and operational support to commercial recreation operators worldwide. ERM was designed to help owners maximize their investments and to help them optimize the revenue potential of their recreation facility. Learn more at: http://empirerecmgmt.com/

For more information about CRS, Empire Recreation Management, or WhoaZone please contact Jen Rice at 866-946-2966 & info@empirerecmgmt.com

Empire Recreation Management (ERM), the managing partner responsible for the WhoaZone brand, is pleased to announce that (2) of Altitude H2O's (AH2O) Texas facilities - Grapevine & Rosharon - are going to open in 2020 under the WhoaZone brand.

Related link: http://empirerecmgmt.com/

Casa Romantica Opened Gardens to Public on Friday, May 22

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, an award-winning Southern California 501(c)(3) nonprofit, opened their gardens to the public on Friday, May 22, in accordance with social distancing and safety guidelines provided by the state of California.

Amy Behrens, the executive director, explained that gardens like Casa Romantica's are indispensable to community healing, offering much-needed places for respite with nature and inspiration. "We look forward to welcoming guests back to our beautiful setting where they can enjoy self-care or family time among our springtime blooms and ocean vistas."

San Clemente is a popular Southern California seaside community. Casa Romantica's gardens, with cliffside views of the Pacific Ocean and pier, have traditionally been a 'must-see' for tourists during the summer months. Casa Romantica is a member of the American Public Gardens Association and American Horticultural Society. Its gardens include several different themes, such as herbs, succulents, native plants, and a registered Monarch Waystation Butterfly Garden.

At this time only the gardens will be open, and the house remains closed for the safety of our guests. Tickets are limited to a maximum of 40 visitors per hour, with a maximum of 20 guests at any one time on Casa Romantica's 2.5-acre property to ensure safe social distancing.

Complimentary take home maps are available at the front entrance so that visitors may take self-guided tours through Casa Romantica's seaside gardens. The one-way route includes marked hand sanitizer stations. The complete course includes some stairs, but a modified route is fully accessible for visitors with special mobility needs.

The suggested donation for admission is $5, and self-service and/or non-touch methods of donation by card or cash are available at the front entrance. All proceeds support the 501(c)(3) nonprofit's preservation and programs.

While subject to current government health and safety guidelines, Casa Romantica anticipates re-opening its historic home later this summer and resuming its award-winning programming onsite for the 20-21 season. The upcoming season includes both onsite and remote modalities for participation, enabling the nonprofit to fulfill its mission for people of all ages in a manner that fits each individual's needs.

For those visiting the gardens in the coming days, masks and personal hand sanitizer will be available for purchase at the front entrance. Visit casaromantica.org for a complete listing of protocols to protect our staff and guests before visiting the gardens.

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

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Caption: A view of the native garden and butterfly sculpture at Casa Romantica. The gardens overlook the San Clemente beach and pier, toward the
Pacific Ocean.

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, an award-winning Southern California 501(c)(3) nonprofit, opened their gardens to the public on Friday, May 22, in accordance with social distancing and safety guidelines provided by the state of California.

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

Whole Beauty Salon on A Mission to Beautify Health Care and Frontline Workers During COVID-19 Crisis

NEWTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Whole Beauty Salon and Spa of Newton, Massachusetts is donating free haircut or express facial to health care workers, policemen and firefighters for a duration of month of June 2020. Per Governor Baker's reopening order, a haircut service will be available as early as May 25, 2020 and spa service will be available as early as June 8, 2020.

Olga Kwasniewski, the owner of Whole Beauty Salon and Spa was brainstorming on how she and her company can contribute and support a community during this unprecedented time of combating the virus.

"Donating our services to frontline workers seems an ultimate decision, especially when a basic haircut or a facial is becoming so essential for those who are working around the clock right now in order to keep us safe. They are fighting for lives of thousands of people! I genuinely believe that willingness of our society to become as one force will help us stand strong together against this virus," says Olga Kwasniewski.

"I am incredibly grateful to my team, who instantly agreed to support this mission. Especially Vanessa Lyn Lavin, a lead master stylist of Whole Beauty Salon, is overly excited to contribute to this cause her talent and skills."

Whole Beauty Salon is operating under all State's regulations and compliance of safety. With these guidelines, the salon will accept up to three frontline workers per day with their choice of complimentary service. At a time of appointment, a frontline worker has to present a valid ID.

Appointments can be made online via http://www.vagaro.com/wholebeautysalon by selecting "First responder service," via phone at 617-955-1551 or visiting our website https://wholebeautysalon.com/

About Whole Beauty Salon:

Whole Beauty Salon and Spa was established in 2009, right in the heart of Newton Centre and located at 74 Langley Road. The highly skilled team of hairstylists, estheticians, nail technicians, and massage therapists are experts offering high-quality services. All services and treatments have a goal to get a complete customized look suiting clients' needs and personality. Using the latest advanced technology and natural organic products helps them stand out and take pride in their services.

If someone would like to be a part of this campaign, they can become a sponsor by clicking on Book Online and select "Sponsor a HERO."

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Whole Beauty Salon and Spa of Newton, Massachusetts is donating free haircut or express facial to health care workers, policemen and firefighters for a duration of month of June 2020. Per Governor Baker's reopening order, a haircut service will be available as early as May 25, 2020 and spa service will be available as early as June 8, 2020.

Related link: https://wholebeautysalon.com/

Wonderland Water Park at ACE Adventure Resort Announces Reopening Date

OAK HILL, W.Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACE Adventure Resort, an adventure resort based in The New River Gorge, began rafting, ziplining, and rock climbing trips last weekend, after guidance provided by the state of West Virginia was released. The resort, which encompasses 1,500 acres bordering the New River Gorge National River, announced today their plans to open their most popular attraction, Wonderland Waterpark.

Wonderland Waterpark, located in the center of ACE Adventure Resort, is a five-acre spring fed lake full of inflatable toys, including giant planets for you to spin on, water trampolines, and a waterslide that descends from a 3-story tower. The waterpark typically opens prior to Memorial Day, but was delayed this season due to COVID-19 related precautions in place by the state of West Virginia. But, with swimming pools being added to Governor Jim Justice's Week 5 Reopening Plan, ACE will begin welcoming their first guests into the waterpark for the 2020 season on May 30.

In order to ensure social distancing at Wonderland Waterpark, ACE has implemented some changes to their operating procedures.

"Our normal operating day has been innovated from top to bottom to maintain proper social distancing and to adhere to state regulations," said Haynes Mansfield, Marketing Director at ACE Adventure Resort. "Some of the major changes include a significant cap to the number of tickets sold each day, online ticket sales only, and checking the temperature of each guest upon entry."

The waterpark will allow a maximum of 240 guests per half-day session, and their restaurant will be open following the guidelines for restaurants in place by the state of West Virginia.

To celebrate the reopening of Wonderland Waterpark, season passes can be purchased for 20% off through May 31 on ACEraft.com. These passes will be valid for one year, beginning on the first date that they are used. Additionally, in conjunction with Governor Jim Justice's WVSTRONG State Parks Lodging Discount, all cabins and camping at ACE will be 30% off for instate residents though June.

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

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ACE Adventure Resort, an adventure resort based in The New River Gorge, began rafting, ziplining, and rock climbing trips last weekend, after guidance provided by the state of West Virginia was released. The resort, which encompasses 1,500 acres bordering the New River Gorge National River, announced today their plans to open their most popular attraction, Wonderland Waterpark.

Related link: https://aceraft.com/

COVID-19 and the Increasing Number of Uninsured Drivers – How to Protect Yourself by AutoAccident.com

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- AutoAccident.com: With the unemployment rate at sky-high levels since the pandemic hit, many families are faced with difficult economic choices. For some that may mean having to choose between paying rent or continuing to pay for car insurance.

The number of uninsured drivers on the road is now higher than ever, and this trend may continue in the months, perhaps years, to come. What that means for the other drivers out on the road is that it is now more important than ever to ensure that you have adequate uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) motorist coverage on your own auto insurance policy.

Being Hit by an Uninsured Motorist

If an uninsured motorist causes an accident and you suffer injuries and/or damage to your vehicle, there is no insurance on the "other side" to compensate you for your losses. In addition to the numerous uninsured drivers on the road, many insured drivers only carry $15,0000 in liability coverage, which does not go far in a serious accident. That is why it is crucial to purchase as much UM/UIM coverage as you can reasonably afford so that you will have an adequate source of monetary recovery for your damaged or totaled vehicle, medical expenses, wage loss, and pain and suffering.

Here are the Minimum Insurance coverage Amounts We Recommend

One point of which to be aware is that your UM/UIM coverage cannot be higher than your liability limits. Here are the minimum coverage amounts that we here at AutoAccident.com recommend:
- We suggest that all Californians get at least 100,000/300,000 liability and UM/UIM coverage to protect themselves and their families.
- If the family income is more than 100,000.00 per year, we suggest you increase your limits to 250,000/500,000.
- For higher-income earners, we recommend that you seriously consider purchasing an Umbrella Policy that includes large UM/UIM limits.

Most umbrella policies do not include UM/UIM coverage. For more information, please feel free to call AutoAccident.com at (916) 921-6400 and Tami of our office will be glad to give you names of insurance companies that offer such policies.

The cost of an Umbrella Policy with 1 Million UM/UIM coverage is approximately $300-$400 per year.

For further information, visit https://www.autoaccident.com/ or contact:

Tami Ruiz
Accounts Manager & Legal Assistant
Tami@autoaccident.com
(916) 921-6400
https://www.autoaccident.com/

Law Office of Edward A. Smith
1900 Point West Way #200
Sacramento, CA 95815

About AutoAccident.com:
Established in 1982, AutoAccident.com is a Sacramento, California based Personal Injury law firm providing legal assistance with cases involving auto accident and personal injury, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, consumer product liability and railroad injury. It is a top-rated member of Avvo, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Better Business Bureau and National Association of Distinguished Counsel. They are also proud members of Pledge 1%.

AutoAccident.com: With the unemployment rate at sky-high levels since the pandemic hit, many families are faced with difficult economic choices. For some that may mean having to choose between paying rent or continuing to pay for car insurance.

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

TeamSnap Raises $5.5 Million in Funding as Sports Activities Begin to Resume

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- TeamSnap, the leader in sport management technology, announced today a $5.5 million convertible notes financing led by Foundry Group and Bolt Ventures. The funding comes as TeamSnap prepares for sports activities to return after the global shutdown.

TeamSnap supports over 22 million users, 3 million unique teams and 19,000 clubs across more than 100 different sports and activities. Sport organizations, teams, players and families use TeamSnap's innovative technology everyday to sign up, schedule, communicate, collect payments and coordinate everything for the sports season.

"While this has been a challenging time for the collective youth sports industry, it is gratifying to know that investors are still bullish about our technology, market position and brand," said Dave DuPont, CEO and co-founder of TeamSnap. "Our customers have always genuinely cared about our product. Their loyalty is a testament to our continued investment in technology and our commitment to improving the customer experience. As sports activity continues to recover, this funding gives us liquidity and flexibility to further support our network of teams, sports organizations and brand partners."

The Boulder-based venture firm Foundry Group has been a lead investor for TeamSnap in previous funding rounds. Bolt Ventures joins as a new TeamSnap investor.

"TeamSnap has become synonymous with youth sports and is the top-of-mind platform for all teams and sports organizations," said Isaac Harrouche, Investment Principal, Bolt Ventures. "With sports activities set to return, we are thrilled to partner with TeamSnap and look forward to its continued growth fueled by its powerful brand and innovative technology."

About TeamSnap

Since our formation in 2009, TeamSnap has been single-mindedly focused on taking the work out of play. Over 22 million coaches, administrators, players and parents rely on TeamSnap's powerful and easy-to-use tools for communication, scheduling, payment collection and registration, organizing every sport and group activity in the world. For more information, visit https://www.TeamSnap.com/.

Twitter: #YouthSports #SportsTech @teamSnap

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TeamSnap, the leader in sport management technology, announced today a $5.5 million convertible notes financing led by Foundry Group and Bolt Ventures. The funding comes as TeamSnap prepares for sports activities to return after the global shutdown.

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

Go Online, Help Scientists Understand Child Development

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Parents and children can help scientists understand how the young mind grows and changes-all from home! Children Helping Science (childrenhelpingscience.com) from the Parent Researcher Collaborative connects families to hundreds of web-based studies of child development and brain function.

"It's like the Hubble telescope of child development," says Laura Schulz, Ph.D., an MIT researcher who is one of six lead partners on the project. "There were telescopes before Hubble, but no common resource that allowed such a deep, focused exploration. In the same way, Children Helping Science is a massive leap forward for research on cognition, a new platform that will transform the field."

For parents, using the website is easy: from the homepage select the age of your child to see a list of studies, then choose the studies you're interested in. There are studies for children of all ages as well as parents. All the activities are entirely online, so they can be done at any time of day - whenever works best for the child's schedule.

By aggregating dozens or hundreds of studies in one place, the project aims to greatly increase the number of people who participate. "Finding enough children is always the greatest hurdle in a study," says Schulz, who also anticipates that having studies more easily accessible will help bring in new participants, especially from families who might not have time or resources to travel for studies in person.

The website welcomes any researcher to list their study. The site was created and managed by Elizabeth Bonawitz at Rutgers University-Newark; Hyowon Gweon at Stanford; Julian Jara-Ettinger at Yale; Candice Mills at the University of Texas Dallas; Laura Schulz at MIT; and Mark Sheskin at Minerva Schools.

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

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Twitter: @helping_science #ChildrenHelpingScience

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Parents and children can help scientists understand how the young mind grows and changes-all from home! Children Helping Science from the Parent Researcher Collaborative connects families to hundreds of web-based studies of child development and brain function.

Related link: https://childrenhelpingscience.com/

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at Space Park granted Specific Use Permit

NASSAU BAY, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The City Council of Nassau Bay has granted the request for a Specific Use Permit to Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at Space Park by unanimous vote on Monday evening.

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute (formerly known as Transitional Learning Center) is a respected leader in brain injury rehabilitation. Since opening the Galveston location in 1982, treating acquired traumatic brain injury has been the sole focus. Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute emphasizes personalized care aimed at community re-entry and maximized quality of life. It currently operates two inpatient post-acute brain injury rehabilitation facilities in Galveston and Lubbock and also operates two long term care facilities for residents with brain injury: Tideway in Galveston and Westway in Lubbock.

The facility in Nassau Bay will be known as Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at Space Park and will be approximately 60,000 square feet featuring state-of-the-art equipment, a large therapy gym, and outdoor therapy courtyard. Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at Space Park facility will provide post-acute brain injury rehabilitation for up to 40 inpatients and will also offer outpatient rehabilitation. The facility will employ approximately 150 clinical, medical, residential and support staff. Services offered will include Assistive Technology & Robotics, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Community Integration, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, Therapeutic Recreation, and Neuropsychological Services/Counseling.

Site preparation is underway with groundbreaking in the near future and an anticipated grand opening in early 2022. Kirksey Architecture designed the new facility and the selection of a General Contractor is in process.

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute provides personalized care to treat the unique challenges of brain injury with the singular purpose of achieving the best possible outcome for patients and their families.

For more information, please contact Jim Prichard at jim@prichardassociates.com or visit https://moodyneuro.org/ or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoodyNeuro/

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*Photo caption: Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute's new State-of-the-Art Facility for brain injury rehabilitation to open early 2022 at Space Park in Houston.

The City Council of Nassau Bay has granted the request for a Specific Use Permit to Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at Space Park by unanimous vote on Monday evening. Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute (formerly known as Transitional Learning Center) is a respected leader in brain injury rehabilitation.

Related link: https://moodyneuro.org/

TKG Implements A.I. Platform to Efficiently Connect Talent With Opportunity

GRANITE BAY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- TKG, a boutique recruiting firm specializing in clinical diagnostics, is rolling out Humanly's AI-based conversational recruiting platform to help streamline the team's ability to connect exceptional talent with their Fortune 500 healthcare clients.

Through Humanly, candidates will now have access to TKG's industry-leading services 24 hours per day. By blending Humanly's automation technology with TKG's wealth of experience, the two groups are taking steps towards the future of talent acquisition.

Humanly is an AI platform for mid-sized companies that qualifies job candidates and answers their questions along the way. The platform automates the manual parts of candidate screening and scheduling so hiring teams can focus on the most meaningful interactions and candidates are not left in the dark.

Humanly's conversational experience rethinks the antiquated application process and engages candidates by seamlessly integrating with native hiring pages, social media outlets, and mainstream recruiting websites. Plain and simple, Humanly helps organizations grow their staff more efficiently and quickly.

"TKG entered into this partnership to increase our capacity to exceed the expectations of our clients, candidates, and each other. The Humanly platform will give my team more time to do what we do best - connecting directly with exceptional candidates to fulfill our clients' growth goals," commented Lyn Kleinbach, founder of TKG.

With candidate experience being more important than ever for organizations, providing applicants with an innovative way to learn about opportunities and connect with talent professionals in real time is crucial.

Through Humanly, TKG's clients, anxious to build sales and marketing teams, will have access to a larger pool of profoundly qualified candidates vetted through written, verbal and video skills while candidates will have the flexibility to learn about opportunities before, after or during their work days without the inconvenience of back-and-forth communications.

Added Andrew Gardner, COO of Humanly, "We are thrilled to be teaming up with TKG who has been leading through innovation in the healthcare recruiting space for two decades. It is amazing to align ourselves with partners like Lyn and her team as we adapt and grow in response to the ever-changing landscape."

Learn more at:
* http://humanly.io
* http://thekleinbachgroup.com/

TKG, a boutique recruiting firm specializing in clinical diagnostics, is rolling out Humanly's AI-based conversational recruiting platform to help streamline the team's ability to connect exceptional talent with their Fortune 500 healthcare clients.

Related link: http://humanly.io

MAGLITE makes the future bright in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

MEMPHIS, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- MAGLITE(R), the world-famous flashlight brand, is proud to partner with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) with a new line of logoed products. Sales of the product will help to ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food - because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

"We are honored to play a small part in the incredible work that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is doing to help push the overall childhood cancer survival rate. We hope our customers will support us as we do our part to bring awareness to such a worthy cause," said Anthony Maglica, Founder, Owner and President of Mag Instrument Inc.

Ten percent of proceeds from the sales of these specially marked MAGLITE(R) flashlights will benefit St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. These featured products can be found here - https://maglite.com/collections/st-jude-1

Mag Instrument, Inc., manufacturer of the MAGLITE(R) flashlight is proud to be a U.S.A. manufacturer. Each flashlight is a result of an obsession with fine engineering, craftsmanship and a commitment to perfection. Founder, owner and President Anthony Maglica has guided his company's growth from a one-man machine shop in 1955 to an enterprise that has proudly employed thousands of American workers since it produced its first flashlight in 1979.

For more information, visit: http://maglite.com/ You can also like and follow MAGLITE on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and subscribe to its YouTube channel.

About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children(R) It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude won't stop until no child dies from cancer.

St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food - because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

Join the St. Jude mission by visiting https://www.stjude.org/, sharing stories and videos from St. Jude Inspire, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on Twitter and Instagram and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

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MAGLITE, the world-famous flashlight brand, is proud to partner with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) with a new line of logoed products. Sales of the product will help to ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food - because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

Related link: https://maglite.com/

A Novel Treatment Approach to Silent Hypoxia in COVID-19 Patients

PARK CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Silent Hypoxia is a frequent disabling and sometimes fatal complication in COVID-19 disease. To prevent SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus-induced damage to patients' lungs and Silent Hypoxia in patients, Aristea Translational Medicine Corp. has initiated development of PhenT, a drug with novel cellular protective properties.

As a leading cause of death in infected patients, SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus-induced respiratory system damage in Covid-2 disease presents a significant and growing cause for concern worldwide. Based on the ability of PhenT to protect brain cells in neurological disorders, Aristea expects PhenT to shield lung cells and prevent COVID-19 patient's progressing into Silent Hypoxia, In Silent hypoxia insufficient oxygen reaches the blood as it passes through the lungs. It is a complication in COVID-19 that may require oxygen administration, intubation to allow machine-controlled breathing for patients associated with poor outcomes, and lead to death.

COVID-19

Coronavirus-induced respiratory system damage occurs even in persons who are not obviously symptomatic or asymptomatic but infected with SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

In healthy persons, lipids and proteins protect the alveoli - tiny air sacs in the lungs. These lipoproteins protect the alveoli from collapsing and failing to inflate during inhalation. In lungs battling COVID-19, viral induced damage removes the lipid and protein protection of alveoli Alveolar cells collapse and no longer adequately oxygenate the blood of the patient. Patients with this complication rapidly further damage lung tissue by overstretching with inspiration or ventilation. This risk requires an intervention to prevent progression in Silent Hypoxia.

PhenT

PhenT has been shown to block cell dysfunction and death in cultured cells and in five animal models of head trauma, stroke, Alzheimer's disease and nerve gas toxicity. For COVID-19, this protection could extend alveolar cellular function, maintaining their lipoprotein production in alveoli. This action raises the functioning capacity of the lung to maintain oxygen saturation of blood. With this protection of alveoli, lung structures are saved from overstretching and succumbing to the damage observed in progressive SARS-Cov-2 virus infections.

About Aristea Translational Medicine Corp.

Aristea Translational Medicine Corp. is a Utah-based small business. Since its incorporation in 2000, with others located at the National Institute on Aging, NIH, and at U.S., Canadian, and U.K. universities, Aristea has investigated the sources of failures in therapeutic drug developments and methods for overcoming unnecessary failures.

Beginning in 2010, with investigators at the National Institute on Aging, Aristea turned its expertise in drug development to clinical pharmacological research that has led to the use of PhenT and its proposed applications for preventing cell dysfunction and death in COVID-19 disease.

With the support of Aristea and a $4 million, five-year grant from the National Institute of Aging, collaborators at the University of Southern California, U.S. and at the University of Exeter, U.K. are carrying out clinical trials testing PhenT as a treatment to arrest progression in Alzheimer's disease. Aristea has PhenT patents and patents pending and emphasizes that this is an opportunity announced only to facilitate empirical evaluation.

Learn more: https://aristeatm.com/

Aristea Translational Medicine Corp., 3435 Cedar Drive, Park City UT 84098

Silent Hypoxia is a frequent disabling and sometimes fatal complication in COVID-19 disease. To prevent SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus-induced damage to patients' lungs and Silent Hypoxia in patients, Aristea Translational Medicine Corp. has initiated development of PhenT, a drug with novel cellular protective properties.

Related link: https://aristeatm.com/

Zoetic Global Announces Addition of Trammell S. Crow to Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Zoetic Global, a US-based clean technology firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Trammell S. Crow to their board of directors.

Mr. Crow is a businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and innovative champion for a sustainable future. He is the founder of EarthX, the world's largest annual exposition and forum that brings together environmental leaders, businesses, government agencies, academic institutions to address our most pressing environmental challenges. EarthX draws over 200,000 visitors to downtown Dallas for its EXPO.

His philanthropy benefits numerous nonprofit organizations that are active in environmental conservation and education. He is also the President of the Crow Family Foundation which operates and manages the Trammell & Margaret Crow collection of Asian Art.

"I am so pleased to have Trammell joining the board of Zoetic. His breadth of knowledge and experience will help us on our mission to deliver critical solutions to the world," said Jerome Ringo, Executive Chairman of Zoetic Global. "Trammell's focus on now solutions aligns with Zoetic's focus on impactful, innovative and immediate answers to the world's core problems around energy, water and food security."

"I am excited to join Zoetic's board and work closely with other dedicated board members," stated Mr. Crow. "All of us dedicated to sustainability must roll up our sleeves and focus on implementation. The time for action is now."

ABOUT ZOETIC GLOBAL

Zoetic Global is a leading solution provider that has assembled a portfolio of critical technologies in energy efficiency and generation. Its mission is to catalyze critical innovations and deploy to the areas of greatest need.

Learn more at: http://zoeticglobal.com/

Zoetic Global, a US-based clean technology firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Trammell S. Crow to their board of directors. Mr. Crow is a businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and innovative champion for a sustainable future.

Related link: http://zoeticglobal.com/

Tapcheck and HealthCare Synergy Partner to Better Serve Home Health Community Workers

TARZANA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Employee recruitment and retention continue to be top-of-mind human resource concerns for businesses around the country. That's why financial solutions company such as Tapcheck are partnering with companies to provide flexible solutions for employees. Its most recent partnership with Healthcare Synergy will give its home health employees more control when it comes to accessing their wages.

The 2019 Retention Report by The Work Institute revealed that more than one in three workers will voluntarily quit their jobs each year by 2023. And, according to a Gallup, a global analytics and advice firm, the cost of replacing an individual employee can range from one-half to two times the employee's annual salary - and that's a conservative estimate.

SO, companies that focus on more unconventional benefits and offerings can set them apart from the competition, while also helping to build strength in areas of recruitment and retention.

Tapcheck provides employers around the country with helpful solutions that allow their employees to access their earned wages on demand. For example, if an employee finds they need cash now to cover an emergency home or car repair, Tapcheck's service provides them with a sense of autonomy over their paycheck. This on-demand access to wages provides employees with a sense of financial security and also gives them the flexibility to get cash when and where they need it.

David Crow, president, HealthCare Synergy, says, "Companies can and must become better employers to retain and engage employees. We're excited to partner with Tapcheck to offer this convenient app to not just our employees, but to our home health clients' employees too. It provides them with more flexibility and control over their earnings."

Employers win with this financial wellness employee benefit because they're creating a positive workplace culture - one where employees are happier, more productive and prone to stay for the long-term.

"Developing a strategic approach to improving employee retention and recruitment is necessary and requires specific solutions to succeed," Crow says.

About HealthCare Synergy, Inc.

HealthCare Synergy, an outstanding provider of services and software for more than 25 years, continues to support the post-acute care industry with innovative solutions to effectively grow businesses and cultivate operational success. From clinical, billing, and staffing services to EMR software and customer support, HealthCare Synergy is there when you need them most.

Learn more: https://healthcaresynergy.com/

About Tapcheck

Tapcheck, established in 2019, is the provider of a financial wellness benefit that grants employees early wage access through a digital platform. The service enables greater financial flexibility for employees while offering employers a no-cost benefit to improve productivity, enrich company culture and drive employee retention.

It has the ability to partner with multiple industries and businesses can easily refer other businesses to its service.

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

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Employee recruitment and retention continue to be top-of-mind human resource concerns for businesses around the country. That's why financial solutions company such as Tapcheck are partnering with companies to provide flexible solutions for employees.

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

ARMCO Launches QC NOW Web Series to Support QC Professionals

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the lending industry, announced the launch of QC NOW, a web series covering current regulatory and operational changes related to quality control, compliance and risk for independent mortgage lenders, banks and credit unions.

"Now more than ever, information is power, and with so much changing so quickly in the lending and financial services landscape, it can be difficult to keep pace and stay informed," ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "The QC NOW web series is yet another way ARMCO continues to support financial services quality control and compliance professionals by providing up-to-date information on regulatory and operational changes in an easily digestible format."

The series launches on May 28, 2020 at 11 a.m. Pacific Time (PDT) with "QC Operations in the New World - A Look Into the COVID-19 Era," hosted by ARMCO President and Chief Operating Officer Phil McCall. The webinar will cover what has changed for lenders since the start of the pandemic, the immediate and overall effects of these changes and how qc professionals can prepare for what is still to come.

Other upcoming topics for the web series include:
* How to Ensure Data Integrity with HMDA Reviews
* Mortgage QC Industry Trends - Future Outlook
* QC Reporting Essentials
* State of Servicing QC

To view the upcoming schedule and register to attend an upcoming presentation, visit https://www.armco.us/learn/webinars/qc-now.

About ARMCO

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. More than half of the top 50 lenders and two of the top five U.S. commercial banks rely on ACES Audit Technology(tm) to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs. 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, ARMCO clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.armco.us 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 lending industry, announced the launch of QC NOW, a web series covering current regulatory and operational changes related to quality control, compliance and risk for independent mortgage lenders, banks and credit unions.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

A tribute to an American Hero – Juan ‘Skip’ Torres

FAIRFAX, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Juan Manuel Torres of Pine Island, Fla. - a decorated Korean and Vietnam veteran - passed away last week at the age of 86-years-old after a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia, the Family of Juan Manuel Torres announced. With his passing, America lost a true patriot and American hero who was one of the last surviving members of Task Force Smith from the Battle of Osan - America's first entry into the Korean conflict.

Dr. Torres, who was born in Arecibo, P.R. and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., joined the U.S. Army in 1949 at the young age of fifteen by "revising" his birth certificate. He was immediately deployed to Korea where he was assigned to the 21st Regiment of the 24th Infantry Division and placed directly into combat against aggressing North Korean and Chinese troops. Outnumbered five to one, his unit suffered heavy casualties. In another battle in Korea, he was captured and beaten, but later escaped while being marched to a prisoner detention facility. After Dr. Torres' squad leader was killed, he was given a field promotion to Corporal. While in a foxhole during one battle in Korea, his buddies affectionately called him "Skip," which is a name he kept for the rest of his life.

Skip was discharged and returned from Korea to New York after the Army discovered he was only 16-years-old. He was later allowed to enlist in the U.S. Air Force as an Air Policeman (now called USAF Security Forces) where he spent the next 20-plus years, including a one-year tour in Vietnam during the height of the conflict. While in Vietnam, he was promoted to Technical Sergeant (TSgt) where he led the USAF Security Forces at Bien Hoa Air Base and protected U.S. jet fighters and bombers during the "Tet Offensive" when 100,000 Viet Cong attacked U.S. personnel and facilities, including the air base at Bien Hoa. TSgt Torres was injured during the battle while extracting U.S. troops from a burning Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), but declined any awards saying: "It was just my duty." Skip received the Purple Heart medal for injuries he sustained from gunshot and shrapnel wounds while in combat against the North Koreans and Chinese. He was also awarded numerous additional U.S. Army and Air Force distinctions, such as the Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB) and the U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal.

After retiring from the U.S. armed forces, Skip was recruited by the U.S. Marshals Service as a Deputy U.S. Marshal and was later promoted to Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal where he led key task forces against drug cartels and mafias in the southeast and northeast regions of the United States. He was once again injured during a standoff between U.S. Marshals and armed mafia assailants.

After retiring from the U.S. Marshals Service, Skip earned a PhD in theology and became an ordained minister where he faithfully served his community for the remainder of his life. He personally delivered meals to feed the homeless on a weekly basis throughout central and south Florida and donated most of his U.S. military and government retirement pay to charitable organizations worldwide.

Dr. Juan Manuel Torres of Pine Island, Fla. - a decorated Korean and Vietnam veteran - passed away last week at the age of 86-years-old after a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia, the Family of Juan Manuel Torres announced. With his passing, America lost a true patriot and American hero who was one of the last surviving members of Task Force Smith from the Battle of Osan.

NotaryCam Offers Free RON Services for Current, Retired Military Members over Memorial Day for Its ‘Help a Hero’ Initiative

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that it would once again offer free remote online notarization (RON) sessions to United States veterans and current service members over the Memorial Day holiday weekend as part of its semi-annual "Help a Hero" initiative.

The event will run Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25, 2020 allowing active duty and retired service members to connect to a live notary public via NotaryCam's secure virtual signing room to legally notarize, sign and execute documents and agreements online from anywhere in the world.

"NotaryCam has always been a proud supporter of our retired and active duty service members and is honored to be able to offer this token of our appreciation to all who have served and continue to serve our country," said NotaryCam founder Rick Triola. "We can't repay those who serve our country, but we can and will show our appreciation by offering our remote online notarization services to military members at no charge this Memorial Day."

Since 2013, NotaryCam has held its Help a Hero promotion for Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Current U.S. military service members and veterans who wish to take advantage of this offer need only notify their notary and present a valid military or Veterans ID card during the promotion. USAA, Navy Federal Credit Union and Pentagon Federal Credit Union members are also eligible for the promotion. For more information, please visit https://www.notarycam.com/.

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, today announced that it would once again offer free remote online notarization (RON) sessions to United States veterans and current service members over the Memorial Day holiday weekend as part of its semi-annual "Help a Hero" initiative.

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

Structured Settlement Factoring Company Launches New Website to Better Serve Customers

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Strategic Capital has launched a new website (https://www.strategiccapital.com/). With this newly revamped web presence, they give people the opportunity to learn more about how they can maximize payout options for structured settlements, lottery winnings, casino winnings, and more.

They aim to help individuals and families learn not just about their service offerings, but also about the prospect of selling payments from any of the aforementioned products. On their new website, people can educate themselves about their options and what to expect of the process.

Strategic Capital has bought structured settlement payments, lottery winnings, investment annuity payments, IGT casino winnings, and other future payments for well over two decades. They are in a unique position to help their customers maximize their winnings and settlement payouts through well-structured transactions.

In fact, not only does the Strategic Capital team have years of experience buying structured settlement payments, but they also come highly recommended from some of the top lawyer associations across the country, including the Kentucky Justice Association, New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ), Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA), National Association of Trial Lawyer Executives (NATLE), and the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC).

Micha Star Liberty, CAOC President 2020, says, "Strategic Capital has been thoroughly vetted by the board of CAOC and found to operate with integrity."

And Lynne M. Kizis, Esq., NJAJ President 2019, adds, "Unlike other firms in the industry, they are known for treating, with care and fairness, those with severe financial challenges arising after their case has settled."

With offices in New York and Los Angeles, Strategic Capital has originated over $1.5 billion in purchases. They have been buying lottery prize payments, investment annuity payments, structured settlement payments, and other future payments since 1994. Strategic Capital helps their customers by reviewing their finances and upcoming expenses. In this way, Strategic Capital is able to put together quotes and value calculations for customers to review. If the customer decides to move forward with selling some or all of their payments, Strategic Capital organizes their documents and sends them to the court. Once the application has been approved, they wire money to the customers directly.

Anyone interested in learning more about the services Strategic Capital offers and the processes involved with each can now find that information on their newly launched website: https://www.strategiccapital.com/

Strategic Capital, 575 Madison Ave Suite 1006, New York, NY 10022.

Strategic Capital has launched a new website. With this newly revamped web presence, they give people the opportunity to learn more about how they can maximize payout options for structured settlements, lottery winnings, casino winnings, and more.

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

New Dental Product Online Store Launched by Holmes Dental

WILLOW GROVE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Holmes Dental, a family-owned and operated business, is serving Dentists since 1975 with an innovative line of dental solutions including QYK-SET line of Acrylics, deMark dental tools, Sore Spotters for dentures, and Temp and Perm Grippers to handle crowns.

The new site at https://holmesdental.com showcases the industry-leading dental products that Holmes Dental is known for as well as introducing its new line of Air Purification and PPE products.

Holmes Dental has partnered with Spencer Taylor of Threshold Solutions, the New Jersey Freelance Web Designer and WordPress Consultant, to launch its new ecommerce website. For more information, visit https://spencer-taylor.com.

Holmes Dental is proud to offer Air Purification solutions that remove 99.9% of the four most common airborne pathogens!

Holmes Dental now offers the Cleanse(R) Retrofit Troffer lighting system. It utilizes a combination of air filtration with Ultraviolet Light (UV A+C) to sanitize the air, inactivate pathogens, and decrease contamination while providing a comfortable, healthy light to illuminate the workspace.

The Cleanse(R) Retrofit Troffer Achieves a 99.9% removal rate among four common airborne pathogens responsible for most hospital-acquired infections.

Reducing the spread of infection is now as simple as a flip of a light switch!

To find out more, please visit: https://holmesdental.com/lighting-and-air-purification-products/

Here are some of Holmes most popular dental products we sell on the website:

QYK-SET Family of Acrylics

QYK-SET is a rapidly-setting acrylic that takes just two minutes to set with little shrinkage, and they fit.

https://holmesdental.com/product-category/qyk-set-family-acrylics/

Sore Spotters

Now You Can Locate Sore Spots Quickly and Easily! Sore-Spotter sticks to wet tissue and stays just where you place it. No more guesswork or indiscriminate grinding of the denture.

https://holmesdental.com/product-category/sore-spotters-dental-products/

deMark Dental Solutions

Quickly locate pressure or binding areas on fixed or removable appliances. deMark I works with removable appliances, Clasp Partials, and Precision Attachments. deMark II works with fixed appliances: Crowns, Bridges, and Implants.

https://holmesdental.com/product-category/demark-dental-products/

Temp & Perm Grippers

With the Holmes Temp and Perm Grippers, you can handle temporary and permanent crowns with ease! Using The Perm-Gripper, you can gently but securely grip and hold the casting without fear of damage (to crown or patient). The Perm-Gripper is also useful in the handling of posts and implants. A must for any crown and bridge practice.

https://holmesdental.com/product-category/temp-perm-grippers/

Mirror Wipe Anti-Fog System

The all-new Holmes Mirror Wipe System cleans the mirror face and applies the anti-fog solutions in a straightforward motion. The Mirror-Wipe System Includes dispenser, 1 quart of the anti-fog solution, one non-spill pouring spout, and supply of #2 cotton rolls.

https://holmesdental.com/product-category/mirror-wipe-anti-fog-system/

Holmes Dental Online Store Shipping

US Customers Only: FREE shipping on orders over $100.00

International shipping will be verified and quoted upon receipt of the order.

Our Company Information:
Holmes Dental Company
Solving Dental Problems Since 1975
2735 Terwood Road, Unit H, Willow Grove PA 19090
info@holmesdental.com
(800) 322-5577 - Office
https://holmesdental.com

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Holmes Dental, a family-owned and operated business, is serving Dentists since 1975 with an innovative line of dental solutions including QYK-SET line of Acrylics, deMark dental tools, Sore Spotters for dentures, and Temp and Perm Grippers to handle crowns.

Related link: https://holmesdental.com

Indie Music Star Luanne Hunt delivers ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ message in her Top 40 hit single, ‘WE RISE’

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Amid the Coronavirus lockdown, award-winning, critically acclaimed indie music star Luanne Hunt decided to use her free time to tap into her creativity and write the Top 40 Gospel/Inspirational hit "We Rise," a song the Hollywood Digest calls an "anthem for our times."

The uplifting song can be heard on radio stations around the world and is currently climbing the Adult Contemporary and Christian Music charts.

Other reviewers see it as a musical dose of inspiration, bringing the same type of hope and healing found in Jack Canfield's "Chicken Soup for the Soul" stories. According to Troy Johnston of FAME Magazine, "We Rise" is just what the doctor ordered to lead people from all walks of life to a brighter and more abundant tomorrow.

"Beautifully presented and enchanting from the start, Luanne Hunt's 'We Rise' is the Chicken Soup of song we humans need," said Troy Johnston of FAME Magazine. "It's a winner of a tune that puts humanity back into perspective and reminds us as listeners that thinking positive and spreading joy to others is as simple as it gets."

Hunt, who lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, wrote "We Rise" as the theme song for a philanthropic organization she is preparing to launch in early 2021 called, "We Rise Women's Network."

The network will aim to provide women across the nation opportunities to gather, make lasting friendships, heal from wounds of the past and tap into their inner strength through the power of togetherness, Hunt said.

"When I began making plans for the Network, the first thing I did was write the theme song for it," said Hunt, a native of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. "As 'We Rise' came together in the studio, I realized it holds a message that people need to hear right now. So many are running out of hope but united, we are strong. I have no doubt we can rise above everything that's threatening all we hold true and dear."

Over her 25-year career, Hunt has scored numerous No. 1 hits on country, folk and gospel charts around the world. The award-winning, Grammy-balloted recording artist is best known for her chart-topping single, "Christmas Without You," which was named by Sweden's largest daily newspaper, Dagens Nyheter, one of the Top 25 Christmas Songs of All-time.

She also is the recipient of three CD of the Year awards from the National Traditional Country Music Association (NTCMA) and six American Songwriting Awards.

The adult contemporary/contemporary Christian-inspired "We Rise" follow's Hunt's award-winning, critically acclaimed country album, "Backroads, Bottles & Blues," which features her No. 1 hit duet with Steven Bankey, "Lightning in A Bottle."

"Fans that love the Andra Day song 'Rise Up' should take a chance on Luanne Hunt's 'We Rise,'" said Garth Thomas, reviewer for the Hollywood Digest. "I'm positive that Hunt's country fans will stick with her and love this song, which is both inspiring and entertaining."

Find Luanne Hunt at
* https://www.luannehunt.com/
* https://www.facebook.com/luannehuntindiecountrystar
* https://www.twitter.com/luannehunt

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760-684-9622

Amid the Coronavirus lockdown, award-winning, critically acclaimed indie music star Luanne Hunt decided to use her free time to tap into her creativity and write the Top 40 Gospel/Inspirational hit "We Rise," a song the Hollywood Digest calls an "anthem for our times."

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

Kidventure to Open Texas Summer Programs

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- After much consultation with our health professionals including infectious disease doctors and pediatricians, with newly released Guidelines for Summer Camps from the Governor's Task Force, representatives from the CDC, and many families, Kidventure, one of the largest private summer camp organizations in Texas since 1994, has made the decision to open camp programs beginning June 1, 2020 at over 24 locations in Houston, Dallas, and Austin.

The decision involved a variety of questions and obvious concerns. Can we provide a program that will mitigate the spread of Covid-19? Do we have the infrastructure to provide for the guidelines set forth by the CDC and our State? Will camp provide for the greater good of our communities? And will camp, with all its new protocols and procedures actually be 'camp' for those that need it most?

Kidventure has operated summer camps in Texas since 1994. It uses the foundations of camp to help improve the lives of its campers, caring for the mental, social, and physical wellbeing of children.

Kidventure's President, Mike McDonell said, "Never has that need - camp - been more crucial for children than right now. We believe that camp affords children with a unique opportunity to grow in confidence, to provide for hope, to battle against fear, and thrive."

Kidventure will take 26 years of experience and combine that with guidelines and protocols designed to help slow the spread of Covid-19, create a camp physical environment that is cleaner, and will implement systems to keep small groups of campers as one, and limit the flow of larger groups together. In addition, Kidventure will prescreen all those entering campsites and plans to monitor the health and wellbeing of its campers and staff during the camp day.

McDonell added, "The guidelines are not designed to be fool-proof? But the mental health of our children and the economic viability of our families and communities is not either."

Together with health professionals, Kidventure will update guidelines and will make necessary changes when and where needed.

Camps Coordinator and Vice President, Michael Valka said, "We will do as we have always done, and work to do our best. We are certain your child's experience at camp will provide them with the opportunity to reunite with friends, to once again run free, and we are certain their time with us will be cause for happiness, joy, and fun."

Kidventure has created a comprehensive Summer Camp Handbook During COVID-19 that contains all the new guidelines recently presented by the State of Texas as well as many of their own.

Kidventure has also created information on its website to help assist parents and children with questions and information about Summer Day Camp 2020.

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

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After much consultation with our health professionals including infectious disease doctors and pediatricians, with newly released Guidelines for Summer Camps from the Governor's Task Force, representatives from the CDC, and many families, Kidventure, has made the decision to open camp programs beginning June 1, 2020.

Related link: https://kidventure.com/

Garden City Plumbing & Heating Celebrates 35 Years Serving Missoula

MISSOULA, Mont. /ScoopCloud/ -- Garden City Plumbing & Heating is proud to announce that May 31, 2020 marks its 35th year in business serving Missoula and western Montana. Since the company's founding in 1985, Garden City continues to be local and family owned.

"Since I started Garden City back in 1985, my goal has always been to promote a family atmosphere," says Bill Schaff (Founder and President). "As a company, we have grown both in size and in our overall capabilities, but we have made sure to never lose sight of what's important. Honest, integrity, and the quality of the work we provide."

Although Garden City Plumbing & Heating, Inc started off as primarily a plumbing company, the products and services they now offer have grown substantially.

Some of the products and services they provide include:
* Residential Plumbing Service & Repair
* Residential Plumbing Installations
* Residential HVAC Service & Repair
* Furnace and Air Conditioning Maintenance
* Sewer and Drain Services
* Commercial Plumbing
* Commercial HVAC
* Custom CAD Design
* And much more!

If you have any questions about Garden City Plumbing and Heating, or would like to talk with a member of our team, contact Garden City Plumbing & Heating at 406-728-5550, or visit https://gardencityplumbing.com/contact-garden-city-plumbing/.

About Garden City Plumbing & Heating:

Garden City Plumbing & Heating, Inc. has been serving the residents and businesses of Missoula, Montana since 1985. As a family-owned and operated business, their focus is ensuring the reliability, comfort, and safety of their customer's plumbing and HVAC systems. Over the years, they have built an outstanding reputation for customer service and excellence in their work.

Garden City Plumbing & Heating is proud to announce that May 31, 2020 marks its 35th year in business serving Missoula and western Montana. Since the company's founding in 1985, Garden City continues to be local and family owned.

Related link: https://gardencityplumbing.com

Record Early Enrollment for Lower Extremity Fellows, Residents & Young Surgeon 3rd Annual Course

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Magnifi Group, Inc. and Bespa Global, LLC, co-organizers of the program, announced today that despite the change of date for its 3rd Annual Lower Extremity IEP Fellows, Residents and Young Surgeons Course it is still experiencing record early registration. The course, originally scheduled for May 1-3 will take place from November 6-8, 2020 at The Omni Downtown, Austin, Texas.

This increased level of interest has been attributed to COVID-19 and the lack of in-person training opportunities for these young clinicians.

Lower Extremity IEP Program Co-chair, Dr. Donald R. Bohay, who serves as Professor Orthopaedic Surgery, Michigan State University and the Director of Grand Rapids Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship Program, said now more than ever, the prior and incoming class of Orthopedic Fellows and Final Year Podiatric Residents will significantly benefit from the Lower Extremity IEP Course.

"Given the current pandemic, these residents and fellows have not had the opportunity to participate in the usual array of cases, cadaver labs and in-person educational sessions," Dr. Bohay said. Dr. Bohay added that the impact is not limited to large COVID-19 cluster cities - it has impacted centers and schools across the country.

The Lower Extremity IEP Fellows, Residents & Young Surgeons' Course has been specifically developed to educate Fellows, Residents and Young Surgeons on current topics related to the practice of foot and ankle surgery, as well as to assist attendees with the transition from academics to practicing surgeon. The classroom format for the course is highly interactive; all sessions conclude with question/answer sessions and panel discussions. The course will be limited to 35 attendees to accommodate a didactics rotation schedule of up to 15 tables hosted by medical device and biologics companies. Cadaver labs will also be offered during the intense 21/2 day course.

Dr. Christopher L. Reeves, Program Co-chair and Faculty and Director of Research Advent Health Podiatric Surgical Residency, said he anticipates registration will fill up by mid-September. "The registration process will pick up even faster once the outgoing group of fellows and residents know their schedules and the incoming group are firmly in place."

The Lower Extremity IEP Fellows, Residents & Young Surgeons' Course is led by Dr. Gregory C. Pomeroy, Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of New England.

Magnifi Group, Inc. is a developer of a FDA-compliant eLearning platform for the medical device and biologics industries. The company also hosts the Spine IEP Live Fellows Course; the Lower Extremity IEP Live Fellows Course and the Hip and Knee IEP Live Fellows Course.

Bespa Global, LLC is dedicated to improving patient care through education and advancements in medical science. Our unique model is changing the way Medical Companies and Health Care Professionals work together to improve patient outcomes.

Learn more at: https://www.lowerextremity-iep.com/

For Additional Information Contact:

Laura McClain: lmcclain@magnifigroup.com

Chris Newell: cnewell@bespaglobal.com

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Magnifi Group, Inc. and Bespa Global, LLC, co-organizers of the program, announced today that despite the change of date for its 3rd Annual Lower Extremity IEP Fellows, Residents and Young Surgeons Course it is still experiencing record early registration. The course, originally scheduled for May 1-3 will take place from Nov. 6-8, 2020 at The Omni Downtown, Austin, Texas.

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

Charging Full-Speed Ahead into Expanded Services, Rhino Launches Rhino Exterior Solutions

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- A year ago, Joe Austin proudly announced the opening of Rhino Waterproofing Solutions, a premier waterproofing company providing state-of-the-art, high-quality basement waterproofing and mold remediation services. Twelve months later and Austin is proudly charging full-speed ahead into an expansion of his services -- Rhino Exterior Solutions, which offers home services such as roofing, stucco remediation, and installation and upgrades for siding, windows, and doors.

According to Austin, this expansion was a no-brainer. He has collected more than 20 years of experience in the industry and is dedicated to offering premier quality services and materials for each and every homeowner.

"When I launched my business, I started with waterproofing solutions because I knew the quality of existing waterproofing solutions had a lot to be desired and I knew there was a better way. However, I also knew that I would continue my mission to help homeowners maximize their homes and get high-quality work they could trust that went beyond waterproofing, mold remediation, and structural repairs. So through careful planning, here we are and I am very excited to bring these expanded exterior solutions to our existing and new customers."

Rhino continues to operate safely and effectively through the pandemic. Their employees are safe and educated on best practices for operating in this environment and are helping homeowners with emergency situations, repairs, and other solutions.

In addition to their solutions, Rhino Waterproofing and Exterior Solutions offer customers a lifetime warranty, quick response time, 24/7 service, and expertly-trained, certified technicians.

About Rhino Waterproofing and Exterior Solutions

With over 20 years of combined experience in the home improvement industry, Rhino is a fully-licensed, insured company. Committed to protecting the homes and families of Montgomery County, Delaware County, Bucks County, Chester County, Philadelphia County, and the surrounding areas, Rhino provides its customers with the best home repair and upgrade experience from start to finish. From basement waterproofing, mold remediation, foundation, and structural repairs, to roofs, stucco remediation, and windows, siding, and doors, Rhino Waterproofing and Exterior Solutions specialize in protecting homes inside and out.

For more information, visit https://rhinowps.com/ or https://www.rhinoext.com/.

A year ago, Joe Austin proudly announced the opening of Rhino Waterproofing Solutions, a premier waterproofing company providing state-of-the-art, high-quality basement waterproofing and mold remediation services. Twelve months later and Austin is proudly charging full-speed ahead into an expansion of his services -- Rhino Exterior Solutions.

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

PACIFIC ENGINEERING, INC. develops Rapid On Demand Portable Medical Platforms to help in the war against the pandemic

ROCA, Neb. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pacific Engineering, Inc., winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2014 Tibbetts Award for innovative technology, in response to the pandemic, has focused its resources on the development of a family of composite shelters that can be used as mobile test centers and patient treatment.

Specifically, these Rapid On Demand Portable Medical Platforms (ROD-PMP(TM)) may be easily and quickly deployed to areas or sites that lack diagnostic test capability such as rural hospitals, long-term care facilities, correctional institutions, critical industries (meat packing), sports venues, etc., to provide ready access testing for virus or similar outbreaks. Currently, platform models include a series of Test Platforms (Models 1000, 1100, 1200, and 1300) that provide rapid Point-of-Care testing and screening; and, Patient Treatment Models (Series 2000 and 3000 Models) that provide full service treatment and patient isolation for communities and hospitals that require these "surge" resources.

All ROD-PMP models utilize a lightweight composite structure that is durable, will not corrode, and easy to maintain. These units are deployable in all seasons and environments and are designed to the latest standard (ASTM 1925) for rigid wall relocatable structures (RWRS); the same criteria that is used by the U.S. Military for their tactical hospitals. All models can be transported using existing modes (common carrier) and set-up onsite using forklifts or cranes. PEI has designed the ROD-PMP in accordance with CDC guidelines and can be customized to meet specific user needs.

"When COVID-19 began to impact the U.S., our community and our employees, PEI began to consider what we could do to help combat this pandemic," stated Osie Combs, PEI President and retired Navy Rear Admiral. "Normally, our capabilities are utilized to support the U.S. Warfighter and help them take the fight to our foreign enemies. In this case, we are utilizing our advanced composites know-how to help fight a war on our soil, a more personal battle to protect our own families and communities. The ROD-PMP(TM) product line utilizes the latest technology in materials and design. PEI is dedicated to fielding a product that ramps up our nation's test capabilities, and equally important, a system that also protects our incredible healthcare workers."

PEI will be offering the ROD-PMP product line to communities, hospitals, agencies, and organizations throughout the United States. Our design and manufacturing facility stands ready to provide these systems within weeks of order placement. The ROD-PMP is the next step in fighting the pandemic and beyond.

Pacific Engineering, Inc. (PEI), is high tech small business located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Since 1998, PEI has been a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced composite structures for the military and commercial markets.

For more information please contact:

Osie V. Combs, Jr., President Vice President, ocombs@pacificengineeringinc.com

Dexter Myers, Vice President, dexter.myers@pacificengineeringinc.com

Our website is: https://www.pacificengineeringinc.com/

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Pacific Engineering, Inc., winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2014 Tibbetts Award for innovative technology, in response to the pandemic, has focused its resources on the development of a family of composite shelters that can be used as mobile test centers and patient treatment.

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

Lowden Street Capital Announces Acquisition of Southern Air Custom Interiors, Inc.

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- Lowden Street Capital, a private equity firm focused on rural market investing, acquired Southern Air Custom Interiors, Inc., an upholstery company out of Haleyville, Ala. that focuses on custom aircraft interiors, on April 30, 2020.

Founded in 2017 by Matt Bean, Lowden Street Capital is a private equity firm currently raising its second fund. Lowden Street focuses on small business buyouts in rural communities, assisting small business owners with transitioning their businesses from one generation to the next by offering investing, consulting, and other strategic services.

Southern Air Custom Interiors, Inc. has been customizing aircraft interiors since 1992, and is well known within the industry for the quality of their craftsmanship. Led by two female furniture upholsterers, Southern Air has established itself as a premier aircraft interiors operation for Cessna, Gulfstream, and Mooney owners, among many other brands. Southern Air Custom Interiors plans to expand service offerings by offering aircraft maintenance and avionic services to meet the needs of its customers.

"I am excited to welcome Southern Air to the Lowden Street family-let's take to the skies!" said Matt Bean, Lowden Street Capital Managing Partner. "I have been thoroughly impressed with their work on private aircraft, client mixture, and high ethical standards, and I look forward to working with their team to streamline processes, increase efficiencies, and expand sales channels."

Mr. Bean went on to comment, "to support the addition of new sales channels, Southern Air intends to grow its staff by hiring for new technical jobs, which I find inspiring given the current complications facing the U.S. economy."

In anticipation of the acquisition, Lowden Street Capital recently hired Texas Christian University MBA graduate Melissa Shahbaz to serve as Junior Director. For that announcement and more information on the dynamic team at Lowden Street Capital, visit LowdenStreet.com.

Founded in 2017 by Matt Bean, Lowden Street Capital is a private equity firm located in Alexander City, Alabama. Lowden Street is strategically focused on rebuilding and developing mature and small businesses in rural markets.

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

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Lowden Street Capital, a private equity firm focused on rural market investing, acquired Southern Air Custom Interiors, Inc., an upholstery company out of Haleyville, Ala. that focuses on custom aircraft interiors, on April 30, 2020.

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

Celebrating International Tea Day, Specialtea Gifts Announces Their New Product to Fight the Quarantine Blues

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- The global pandemic has impacted many facets of American life, causing stress and uncertainty. Specialtea Gifts today announced the launch of their new product, the "Dunk A Trump" Tea Infuser. This tea infuser was designed as both a humorous gift and an actual tea infuser. It has an exceptional likeness to Donald Trump, highlighted by his signature yellow hair and red tie. This product is perfect for a product that represents the office of the President of the United States and appeals to both Democrats and Republicans alike.

Specialtea Gifts is an online retailer selling tea infusers and other tea-related products that attract those interested in political and pop culture.

"Our aim is to have our products provide much-needed amusement and bring laughter, especially during hard times," says owner Karen Baumann. Baumann not only owns the company but has a 20-year history as a licensed clinical social worker. "This product helps reduce stress in two important ways. Not only does it encourage tea drinking, which is known to reduce stress by relaxing the body and the mind, but it also provides a good laugh."

In an article entitled, "The Benefits of Laughter," Judy Lemke, MS, LPC, LCSW, states, "Mental health benefits of humor and laughter include the reduction of stress, depression, anxiety, and fear. It elevates mood, and increases energy levels, improves memory and alertness."

In addition, if you are feeling frustrated with President Trump, you can "Dunk A Trump." Or if you are watching a press briefing where President Trump berates a member of the media, you can make some tea and "Dunk A Trump." The Dunk A Trump has stylish retail packaging that is colorful and patriotic. The box is perfect for gift-giving. You can buy this perfect birthday or Father's Day gift online and observe social distancing.

"So, indulging in a soothing cup of chai while dunking Trump may be the cure to all of your emotional needs. And yoga, don't forget yoga," adds Baumann.

You can find the "Dunk A Trump" Tea Infuser at https://specialteagifts.com/ or at Amazon.com.

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Specialtea Gifts
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The global pandemic has impacted many facets of American life, causing stress and uncertainty. Specialtea Gifts today announced the launch of their new product, the "Dunk A Trump" Tea Infuser. This tea infuser was designed as both a humorous gift and an actual tea infuser.

Related link: https://specialteagifts.com/

Tev Hemmans Lives an Artsy Lifestyle

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- From mixing songs on his YouTube podcast, Artsy Radio, to writing self-help books like Artsy Life and designing the Artsy Classic I sneaker, Tev Hemmans is determined to empower creatives through the actions of his own creative projects.

"I want to communicate to the artist that is painting on canvas or drawing on paper. Wearing the shoe signifies that they too, can broaden their palettes," says Hemmans, "but this message is also to the everyday person that redecorates their home from time to time. Art is a lifestyle."

The Artsy Classic I's, is made of authentic Italian leather and are handcrafted in Italy. For more information on the sneaker and Tev's other ventures, visit https://www.tevhemmans.com/.

About Tev Hemmans:

Tev Hemmans, born as Tevonne Hemmans, is a DJ, Broadcaster, Designer, and Best-Selling Author from Brooklyn, New York. Hemmans studied Graphic Design at the University of New Haven.

As a performing artist, formerly known as T.E.V (The Educated Voice), Hemmans was featured on BET's Rap City, has performed on 106 & Park, and has performed at Madison Square Garden. In addition, he created and founded a national school tour, advocating for Anti-Bullying.

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From mixing songs on his YouTube podcast, Artsy Radio, to writing self-help books like Artsy Life and designing the Artsy Classic I sneaker, Tev Hemmans is determined to empower creatives through the actions of his own creative projects.

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

‘Ultimate Tag’: A Spinal CSF Leak Survivor Chases His Limits

SPOKANE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Spinal CSF Leak Foundation is pleased to announce that former patient and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania stuntman Zac Gordon will be featured in the recurring role of "Horse," a Professional Tagger on the new FOX show "Ultimate Tag," premiering May 20 at 9 p.m./8 central.

To celebrate his appearance, Spinal CSF Leak Foundation is featuring an interview with Zac Gordon about his seven-year battle with a painful spinal CSF leak that left him bedridden; his recovery process after the surgery that cured him; and what it was like filming the show.

READ THE INTERVIEW HERE: https://spinalcsfleak.org/ultimate-tag-spinal-csf-leak-survivor-chases-limits/

A spinal CSF leak occurs when there is a tear or hole in the dura mater-the tough membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord, which are bathed in cerebrospinal fluid-allowing cerebrospinal fluid to leak out. When this defect in the dura mater occurs along the spine, it is called a spinal CSF leak. The intracranial hypotension that can result from this - a condition in which the fluid pressure inside the skull is lower than normal - often causes debilitating pain, neurological difficulties, and renders patients bedridden, as their ability to be upright is severely limited.

Intracranial hypotension due to spinal CSF leak is an important and under-diagnosed cause of new onset headache that is treatable and curable in many cases - with the correct diagnosis.

In talking with the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation, Zac characterized his time on "Ultimate Tag" as a "dream job," and the most fun he's ever had, saying that pushing himself that hard physically was "the kind of thing I never thought I would have an opportunity to do again" after enduring seven years of pain due to his spinal CSF leak.

He did worry about reinjuring himself again, but says that "when it was all said and done, I came out with bumps, bruises, and even a broken hand-but not a single spinal CSF leak symptom."

Now he is back in the gym he runs, a parkour and "ninja warrior" training facility called Urban Playground in Harrisburg PA, and is grateful for the information and help he received from the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation during the years he was suffering. "Simply put, if it wasn't for the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation, I might be still looking for what was wrong with me, and ultimately still leaking."

Finally, his message to fellow spinal CSF leak sufferers who may be watching him on "Ultimate Tag" is a positive one: "Know your body, educate yourself, put in the work, and never stop believing. YOU GOT THIS!"

About the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation

Spinal CSF Leak Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the suffering of persons affected by intracranial hypotension or spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak. We strive to raise awareness, to educate medical professionals and laypersons, and to stimulate and fund research such that persons affected by intracranial hypotension or spinal CSF leak will experience shorter diagnostic delays, receive more timely and appropriate diagnostic testing and treatments, and have better long-term outcomes.

To learn more, please visit https://spinalcsfleak.org/.

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Spinal CSF Leak Foundation is pleased to announce that former patient and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania stuntman Zac Gordon will be featured in the recurring role of "Horse," a Professional Tagger on the new FOX show "Ultimate Tag," premiering May 20 at 9 p.m./8 central.

Related link: https://spinalcsfleak.org/

The Whistling Elk, Chester NJ is honored for excellence by Home Accents Today magazine

CHESTER, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Home furnishings and design source The Whistling Elk, in Chester, New Jersey, has been named one of Home Accents Today's Retail Stars for 2020 by editors of the premier trade magazine for the home accents industry.

The Retail Stars list, sponsored by AmericasMart Atlanta and Las Vegas Market, publishes each year in Home Accents Today's May issue. This year's list was compiled and narrowed down by research analysts and Thomas Lester, Home Accents Today's digital & managing editor.

The Whistling Elk, owned by Barbara Clark Collins, is a sophisticated home furnishings shop featuring fine upholstery, furniture, lighting and distinctive home accessories that reflect the ultimate elegance and quality located in the heart of quaint Chester, New Jersey at 50 Main Street. The shop was established in 1990 and is a specialist in casual European elegance.

"Receiving this recognition is such an honor," said Collins, "especially when retail is facing so many challenges due to the Coronavirus crisis. My hope is that it will remind us all to continue to support local business."

The Retail Stars list, now in its 16th year, recognizes independent brick-and-mortar retailers of home accents - including furniture stores, home accessories boutique stores and interior design showrooms - that merchandise creatively, have a positive presence in their local communities and stand out from the competition.

"Home Accents Today's 2020 Retail Stars list showcases some of the best independent home décor and home furnishings retailers in the country," said Lester. "While retail faces severe challenges due to the coronavirus crisis, we believe these stores are among those that will step up and up with safe and creative ways to revitalize their business as shutdown restrictions gradually lift. This honor recognizes their skills, hard work and dedication, and should serve as a reminder to us all to support local businesses."

This year's class comes from 32 states. For a complete list of Home Accents Today's 2020 Retail Stars go to https://www.homeaccentstoday.com/ to review the list.

Learn more about The Whistling Elk at: https://thewhistlingelk.com/

The Whistling Elk, 50 Main Street, Chester NJ 07930

Home furnishings and design source The Whistling Elk, in Chester, New Jersey, has been named one of Home Accents Today's Retail Stars for 2020 by editors of the premier trade magazine for the home accents industry.

Related link: https://thewhistlingelk.com/

Houston-Based RevSherpas LLC Announces New Strategic Consultancy for Small Business Owners

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- As many small businesses face uncertainty surrounding restructuring and are being forced into new operating paradigms like remote commerce, one consulting firm has launched to fill the desperate need of a revenue growth acceleration strategic advisor. As a new consulting and coaching agency, RevSherpas LLC aims to assist business owners by utilizing their deep experience in strategic customer relationship management ("CRM") and customer experience ("CX") transformation to deepen client loyalty and elevate business performance.

The Houston-based agency is now offering consultations and services through remote servicing via phone, video conferencing, and screen shares. Unlike other generalist consulting firms, all service offerings specialize in advancing the customer experience and CRM systems and processes for companies.

Founder Kevin Wessels leads the company with 10+ years of strategic sales and marketing consulting experience. His expertise focuses on accelerating revenue growth and optimizing cash flow for business owners via customer engagement strategies and tactics in client attraction, acquisition, retention, and reactivation. Proficient in Spanish, he is also uniquely qualified to serve a vast array of clients with unique customer bases.

"We specialize in helping business owners or sales and marketing executives overcome the myriad challenges currently presenting themselves during this COVID-19 epidemic," states company founder Kevin Wessels. "Our mission of being client-focused is something we stand by."

He adds, "Not a day goes by without small businesses closing and global brands adjusting their future quarterly - even annual earnings forecasts significantly down due to widespread supply chain disruptions and dampening customer demand. We have the tools in place to address these challenges head-on."

RevSherpas' goal is to support business owners and marketing executives who need to overcome the specific challenges presenting themselves in the wake of the current pandemic. They help their clients achieve the aforementioned benefits in order for their companies to be sustainable, adaptive and excel in a more remote environment.

About the Company:

RevSherpas LLC is a Houston, Texas-based boutique consulting agency focused on educating, empowering, and enabling small to mid-sized businesses to exponentially outperform in any economy, transform from industry laggards to leaders, and dominate their competition. The company's customer experience consulting and business elevation coaching services accelerate revenue growth and increase client retention for business owners, CMOs, and CIOs throughout the US, Canada, and Latin America.

For more information regarding RevSherpas, please contact Founder & Managing Director, Kevin Wessels directly at 1-800-569-1374 or via email at kevin@revsherpas.com. To learn more about the company and the remote consulting services being offered, please visit https://revsherpas.com/ for more details.

As many small businesses face uncertainty surrounding restructuring and are being forced into new operating paradigms like remote commerce, RevSherpas LLC aims to assist business owners by utilizing their deep experience in strategic customer relationship management ("CRM") and customer experience ("CX") transformation to deepen client loyalty and elevate business performance.

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California Bluegrass Association Announces Turn Your Radio OnLINE webcast series

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The California Bluegrass Association (CBA) has announced the launch of Turn Your Radio OnLINE, a webcast series starting Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 6 p.m. Pacific Time, and continuing each Saturday through June 20. This new online music event is inspired by the CBA's annual Father's Day Festival, held in Grass Valley, California, since 1975.

The lineup includes nationally known and popular California bands performing online from their "shelter in place" locations and broadcast over the web to bluegrass fans worldwide. Performers featured in the series include Tim O'Brien, Laurie Lewis, Molly Tuttle, Lonesome River Band, Special Consensus, Joe Newberry & April Verch, and many more.

The webcasts will be accompanied by an online auction to raise funds for the CBA's newly announced COVID Artist Relief Fund. Items being auctioned include fine acoustic instruments, books, music lessons, historic bluegrass memorabilia, and items of interest from popular musicians.

Turn Your Radio OnLINE will also feature live interviews, online interaction, and more, connecting with the energy of California's thriving bluegrass scene. Watch for our expanded show on June 20.

"Bluegrass and Old-Time music have always been about people gathering together," according to Theresa Gooding, president of the CBA. "We approached this project with a sense of urgency to create a new infrastructure and fun content, in order to connect our community and support our talented musicians."

Geoff Sargent, CBA chairman, added: "Artists' livelihoods have been devastated. The CBA membership has mobilized to help raise money for these amazing bands, creating this exciting series of live performances to reach an even broader audience."

The Performance Schedule and info about the Auction can be found at https://www.turnyourradio.online/

About the California Bluegrass Association:

The California Bluegrass Association is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1974, and dedicated to preserving and promoting Bluegrass, Old-Time, Gospel, Traditional Instrumental and Vocal Music of the United States. The CBA is one of the oldest and largest Bluegrass Associations in the world with over 2,700 members and produces events throughout the year including the Father's Day Bluegrass Festival, music camp and jamming campouts. The CBA is devoted to encouraging and supporting the next generation of bluegrass fans, pickers, and professionals with pioneering programs such as our Youth Academy and Kids on Bluegrass. Please visit us at https://www.cbaweb.org/ and become a CBA member to help support our mission.

Current updates can be found at https://www.turnyourradio.online/

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The California Bluegrass Association (CBA) has announced the launch of Turn Your Radio OnLINE, a webcast series starting Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 6 p.m. Pacific Time, and continuing each Saturday through June 20. This new online music event is inspired by the CBA's annual Father's Day Festival, held in Grass Valley, California, since 1975.

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

SROA Capital Pays Quarterly Distributions – Sees Market Opportunity Ahead

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- SROA Capital, LLC ("SROA"), a West Palm Beach-based vertically-integrated real estate investment management firm with $1 billion of assets under management and owner/operator of Storage Rentals of America, announced today that it has paid its first quarter distribution of 1.85% or 7.4% annualized which represents the weighted average distribution yield across SROA's dedicated self-storage funds (*note 1).

SROA anticipates continuing to pay quarterly distributions uninterrupted, despite the current market environment. SROA recently launched Fund VIII and has started accepting investor commitments. It expects to begin investing the capital in late 2020 or early 2021 as opportunities arise as the pressure builds on sellers in a post COVID-19 world.

"We are pleased with the performance of our self-storage portfolio and remain focused on seeking to provide our investors with regular quarterly distributions and strong risk-adjusted returns," said Benjamin S. Macfarland III, Co-Founder and CEO.

"SROA is in a strong financial position thanks in large part to our hands-on management, conservative underwriting, modest portfolio leverage (approximately 50% LTV), and ample dry powder. We believe that we are uniquely positioned to weather this period of economic uncertainty and to capitalize on any dislocation that may arise in the self-storage market."

At a time when fixed income yields are at historic lows, investors have flocked to the private real estate equity and debt markets in search of yield. However, many real estate asset classes including retail, office, hospitality, and residential, have been adversely affected by the onset of COVID-19, causing managers to halt distributions. Macfarland believes that conservatively managed self-storage operators like SROA offer investors a safe alternative.

"Over the past two decades, self-storage has shown that it is not as sensitive to macroeconomic downturns as other real estate sectors," Macfarland added. "Over the past 5-, 10-, and 15-year periods, self-storage has outperformed all other real estate property types (*note 2) and self-storage REITs were the only REIT sector to post a positive total return in 2008 (*note 3)."

About SROA

In a recent article, SROA Capital acknowledged the impacts of COVID-19 on our communities and the private real estate market. SROA Capital, LLC is a vertically-integrated real estate investment and management company that specializes in non-traditional commercial real estate with an emphasis on self-storage. SROA owns and operates approximately 7 million rentable square feet under the brands Storage Rentals of America and Storage Zone.

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

Notes:
(1) Distribution does not include Elite Store Fund V which is self-storage development vehicle or SROA Capital Fund VIII which was recently launched and has yet to call capital.
(2) Green Street Advisors, April 2019.
(3) Self Storage Almanac 2015.

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SROA Capital, LLC ("SROA"), a West Palm Beach-based vertically-integrated real estate investment management firm with $1 billion of assets under management and owner/operator of Storage Rentals of America, announced today that it has paid its first quarter distribution.

Related link: https://sroacapital.com/