Category Archives: Scoop

Spodak Dental Group Earns Nationwide Invisalign® Provider’s Highest Honor, VIP: Diamond Plus

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Spodak Dental Group has been named a VIP: Diamond Plus Provider of Invisalign® for 2022, which is the highest honor on the Invisalign® provider rankings.

There are only about 30 general dentists in North America who have earned the VIP: Diamond Plus distinction, and this elite designation is rewarded to those practitioners who provide unparalleled results in terms of treating patients with the best braces alternative system in the world. There are more than 40,000 Invisalign providers in the United States, but only less than 1% of those perform well enough to be named a VIP: Diamond Plus provider.

"It's an amazing honor to earn this coveted distinction, but we are more so excited for our family of patients and partnering with them on their smile journey. We are proud to be able to provide unparalleled dental care and help them achieve the straight and healthy smile of their dreams, all by offering this comfortable, proven and effective teeth-straightening method," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group.

VIP: Diamond Plus status is the Top 1% status that an Invisalign Provider can earn, as it requires that an office completes 200 cases every six months. The accreditation comes from Invisalign, and it gives a clear indication of an office's experience and expertise working with the Invisalign system. To date, the Spodak Dental Group team has successfully treated more than 2,300 patients.

Spodak Dental Group is the only general dental office to earn the VIP: Diamond Plus status in Palm Beach, Broward and Martin Counties. The team of dentists conveniently offers current and future new patients both Invisalign® Adult and Teen treatments, and provides virtual appointments for those patients who wish to avoid in-office appointments.

Invisalign® effectively treats a wide variety of cases, including crowding, spacing, crossbite, overbite and underbite, and consists of smooth, comfortable plastic aligners instead of sharp metal, reducing irritation on your teeth and gums.

In addition to being a VIP: Diamond Plus Provider, the Spodak Dental Group uses the iTero® Digital Scanning System to provide great quality of care and comfort for their patients. The System eliminates the need for messy putty in the patient's mouth by creating a 3-D digital impression of his/her teeth. The System offers a faster and more comfortable experience with more accurate results, which delivers a more precise fit for the Invisalign® aligners.

Spodak Dental Group is currently helping patients begin their Invisalign® treatment for $0 down and $243 per month for 24 months, interest free. Average treatment time at the Spodak Dental Group is 10 months for adults, which is significantly less than traditional metal braces, in addition to being less expensive than braces.

The Spodak Dental Group, a 2017 Inc. 5000 honoree, has evolved to become South Florida's premier, comprehensive dental facility, and comprises a world-class association of dental professionals poised to provide full-service dental care second-to-none in both scope and skill. The Spodak Dental Group team includes General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists, as well as one of the nation's only in-office dental labs.

Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. Call or text (561) 303-2413 or visit https://www.SpodakDental.com/ for more information or to schedule a virtual or in-office appointment.

News from Spodak Dental Group

Spodak Dental Group has been named a VIP: Diamond Plus Provider of Invisalign® for 2022, which is the highest honor on the Invisalign® provider rankings. There are only about 30 general dentists in North America who have earned the VIP: Diamond Plus distinction.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Buchholz Paint & Autobody now approved as a Porsche Approved Collision Center

GAINESVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- BUCHHOLZ PAINT AND AUTOBODY of GAINESVILLE is now an approved Porsche collision center, which ensures customers that their collision repairs will adhere to the latest industry quality and safety standards. This new certification guarantees that collision repairs will be performed according to Porsche's repair protocol by a properly trained and qualified technician, using the correct tools and equipment for the job.

A Porsche isn't just transportation. You can't be casual about a Porsche. A luxury car deserves the best treatment and highly qualified experts to look after it - especially after an accident.

"At Buchholz Paint & Autobody, we understand that you want to return to the exquisite driving experience offered by your Porsche as soon as possible," said Brad Buchholz. "That's why we ensure all of our technicians are fully trained and certified to repair luxury vehicles like yours. It's part of our commitment to offer the best service possible to our customers. Our auto body shop in Gainesville can provide you with a written estimate that will detail the repair recommendations to restore your Porsche to a like-new condition."

Buchholz Paint & Autobody is the leading auto body repair center serving Northern Florida. With hundreds of 5-star ratings on Google, we continue to exceed expectations with our quality workmanship, professional technicians, and excellent customer service. Our shop is certified "Gold Class" by I-CAR, which is the highest rating a business can achieve in regards to training in the collision repair industry. We ensure each of our technicians have the up-to-date knowledge and skills they need to expertly repair luxury vehicles, so you can feel confident leaving your beloved Porsche vehicle in our hands.

This approval by Porsche adds to the group of manufacturers who have approved certification of Buchholz Paint & Autobody, currently approved by Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Tesla, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Alfa Romeo, Ford, GM, Fiat/Chrysler, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru and Nissan GTR.

Buchholz Paint and Autobody, 4340 NE 49th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609; Phone: 352-373-5482, Fax: 352-373-8366.

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

News from Buchholz Paint and Autobody

BUCHHOLZ PAINT AND AUTOBODY of GAINESVILLE is now an approved Porsche collision center, which ensures customers that their collision repairs will adhere to the latest industry quality and safety standards. This new certification guarantees that collision repairs will be performed according to Porsche's repair protocol by a properly trained and qualified technician, using the correct tools and equipment for the job.

Related link: https://buchholzpaintandautobody.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

How Can the Truth About Drugs Help End the Drug Overdose Epidemic?

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Churches provide tools anyone can use to help end the overdose crisis. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 105,000 lives were lost due to overdose in 2021. On August 26, U.S. President Joe Biden declared August 28 through September 3 to be Overdose Awareness Week, saying "Beating the opioid overdose epidemic is an urgent priority."

What can we do?

There are five simple things anyone can do to take effective action against overdose deaths.

Parents, educators, community leaders and any concerned individual can save lives by taking these simple steps:

* Understand how drugs work and what they do by reading the Truth About Drugs booklets available through the website of Foundation for a Drug-Free World.

* Enroll on free online drug education courses on the Foundation's website. See how easy it is to learn the truth about drugs. Educate yourself and use this information to feel confident about speaking to others on this vital subject.

* Make the decision to use what you've learned to help your family, friends and community as a drug prevention volunteer. And order your drug prevention materials. They will be shipped to you free of charge.

* Contact your nearest Church of Scientology or the Foundation for a Drug-Free World to arrange any training you need as a drug education presenter. And START.

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, "Prevention strategies based on scientific evidence working with families, schools, and communities can ensure that children and youth, especially the most marginalized and poor, grow and stay healthy and safe into adulthood and old age. For every dollar spent on prevention, at least ten can be saved in future health, social and crime costs."

Using the resources from Foundation for a Drug-Free World, volunteers in countries across the globe are reaching their communities with this vital information. Many of them are featured on the Scientology Network in the original series Voices for Humanity. Among them:

* On the streets of Los Angeles, former addict David Sanchez uses Foundation for a Drug-Free World materials to give kids the street smarts they need to make the right choice about living drug-free. "I knew that I had to find a way to educate people," he says. "Knowing about something that could hurt you is half the battle of being able to defeat it."

* In Malaysia, Khai Aziz, lead singer of the hard-core straight-edge punk band Second Combat, uses his music to spread the message to youth that there's nothing cool about using drugs. Straight edge is hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using drugs. And with drug dealers targeting younger and younger children, Aziz is fighting back, using the Foundation's Truth About Drugs initiative to reach kids in school.

* Lithuanian-born Ingrida Lingyte's life was changed forever when her mother was killed and her sister paralyzed in an accident caused by a drunk driver. Years later, on a visit to Colombia, she fell in love with the country and made it her home. To combat Colombia's drug culture and the suffering it causes, Lingyte and her team have reached one-fifth of the country's population with the Truth About Drugs. And they're still going strong.

Noting the role substance abuse plays in the disintegration of the social fabric, Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, "Research has demonstrated that the single most destructive element present in our current culture is drugs."

Thousands of people are using these tools in their communities to make a difference. Join them.

Voices for Humanity is a Scientology Network original series of short documentaries introducing changemakers from all faiths, cultures and nations as they extend help to their communities through Scientology-sponsored humanitarian programs.

Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/

https://www.scientology.tv/series/voices-for-humanity/

https://www.scientology.tv/documentaries/the-truth-about-drugs.html

https://www.drugfreeworld.org/

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/YAHVESjVkWs

News from Church of Scientology International

Scientology Churches provide tools anyone can use to help end the overdose crisis. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 105,000 lives were lost due to overdose in 2021. There are five simple things anyone can do to take effective action against overdose deaths.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

NGPA Partners With ALPA, Int. to Host Fourth Biennial Aviation Inclusion Summit

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Education and awareness are critical to the mission of the NGPA; this is why the NGPA is eager to announce our fourth Aviation Inclusion Summit. This event will take place November 1-3, 2022, in Washington, D.C. This event targets leaders in today's robust aviation industry with aspirations of heightening diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. In addition, it aims to arm attendees with the right tools to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all.

After a short hiatus due to the pandemic, the NGPA is ready to build upon learned knowledge from the previous summits. This year's schedule will address inclusion across a wide array of aviation specialties. NGPA will again have speakers representing the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), Latino Pilots Association (LPA), Women in Aviation International (WAI), Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA), Professional Pilots of Tomorrow (PPOT), and others to speak to the incredible value of diverse and inclusive workspaces.

"I believe that having their participation will surely contribute new ideas and discussions to further our goal of making the industry more inclusive and diverse. The faces in aviation are changing, and I am proud that the NGPA is doing its part to be a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion," says NGPA Board Member Jason Israel.

"This event is an excellent opportunity to enhance personal knowledge surrounding DEI and how to integrate it into your daily practices and workplace culture," says NGPA President, Brian Gambino.

Registration for the Aviation Inclusion Summit opens today! The cost of this event is $599 per attendee. Attendees can register or find more information about this event at http://www.ngpa.org/ais.

About NGPA:

The NGPA is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis. Founded in 1990, NGPA is an international organization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) aviation professionals and enthusiasts. Our organization aims to encourage individuals to begin aviation careers, foster an environment of equality for LGBTQ+ aviators, promote safety, and establish personal and professional networks. The NGPA makes this a reality through education, outreach, and social events. Our organization is run by a board of directors, executive leadership, and volunteers!

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

News from NGPA

Education and awareness are critical to the mission of the NGPA; this is why the NGPA is eager to announce our fourth Aviation Inclusion Summit. This event will take place November 1-3, 2022, in Washington, D.C. This event targets leaders in today's robust aviation industry with aspirations of heightening diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. In addition, it aims to arm attendees with the right tools to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

HitPaw Video Converter V2.5.0 Update Reveals Advanced Converting, Downloading and Editing Features

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- HitPaw, a company aiming to develop the best digital creation tools, has launched HitPaw Video Converter V2.5.0, which brings amazing features in this 3-in-1 video converter tool. HitPaw Video Converter unveiled the new advanced downloader and video tool: Instagram Profile / Photo / Video / Story Downloader, Video to GIF converter, and Image converter. Besides, HitPaw Video Converter also updates other features of converter and editor.

Let's find out what are the wonderful features of the Big Update for HitPaw Video Converter:

Download Instagram Profile Picture, Photos, Videos, Posts and Stories:

Instagram, as the top photo social platform in the world, has a large number of beautiful images, including great pictures of landscape, graceful portraits, and lifestyle photos. However, there is no way to save these contents in the Instagram. In order to meet the users' need, HitPaw Video Converter now supports downloading Instagram images and avatars and save the stories and reels forever.

Convert Video to GIF:

HitPaw Video Converter adds the fantastic feature that can convert videos to GIFs, which will give you a chance to make more possibility of creation. Users can compress a long video to an image because GIF is a lossless data compression format, meaning that there will be no information losing during the conversion. In addition, GIF converter supports batch converting, so you can convert one video to multiple GIF without doing the same work.

Convert Image Formats:

Apart from video converter, image converter is another tool in HitPaw Video Converter. HitPaw Video Converter supports over 6 image formats, no matter the well used formats, like JPG and PNG, or the SVG and WEBP. Moreover, batch converting is also supported by HitPaw Video Converter, which will save a lot of time when you are processing the images.

OTHER NEW FEATURES:

* Changing Speed of Videos: Users can change the videos' speed to create different results.

* Adding Filters: 100+ filters give users more possibilities of creations.

* Aspect Ratio: A variety of ratio serves users' different purpose, for example, the videos of 9:16 are used for mobile devices.

* Support Importing Subtitles: Videos can be added subtitles by users, so subtitles can be made by users or downloaded from websites, supporting SRT, ASS, SSA, and VTT format.

* Format Search Feature: User can search the formats and modify the commonly used formats.

Compatibility and Price:

HitPaw Video Converter is now compatible with Windows including Win11 and Mac OS Monterey. Its pricing starts from $19.95 per month, $39.95 per year, and $79.95 for the lifetime. For more information checking, you can visit:

https://www.hitpaw.com/purchase/buy-hitpaw-video-converter.html

About HitPaw:

HitPaw is an emerging software company specialized in files compressing, video editing, screen recording, watermark removing, image editing, photo enhancing, etc. We help users turn their inspiration into reality so that we can generate more ideas to make the world be full of more creativity.

To know more, you may visit

https://www.hitpaw.com/

https://www.hitpaw.com/about.html

Our Social Media:

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HitPawofficial

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

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hitpawvideoeditor/

News from HitPaw

HitPaw, a company aiming to develop the best digital creation tools, has launched HitPaw Video Converter V2.5.0, which brings amazing features in this 3-in-1 video converter tool. HitPaw Video Converter unveiled the new advanced downloader and video tool: Instagram Profile / Photo / Video / Story Downloader, Video to GIF converter, and Image converter.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach’s Rachel Cunningham and Jacob Gibbs named 2022 HW Insiders by HousingWire Magazine

OWINGS MILLS, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, and Mortgage Coach, a platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive home loan presentations, today announced two of its employees - Director of Customer Success Rachel Cunningham and VP of Technology Jacob Gibbs - have been recognized by HousingWire in its 2022 HW Insiders awards program.

"Each year, the HW Insiders award represents a versatile group of unsung heroes who are vital to the smooth functioning of their organizations," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "While they may operate behind the scenes, the tireless work of these honorees has a huge impact on the larger housing ecosystem. We are honored to recognize this impressive group of industry experts."

As Director of Customer Success, Cunningham oversees the customer success team and their efforts to grow and retain Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach's customer base. In her role, Cunningham is both directly and indirectly responsible for many of Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach's growth metrics. In 2021, prior to merging with Mortgage Coach, Sales Boomerang saw a record 5.1% growth to its customer base while executing 56 customer renewals for more than $8 million in total contract value. Cunningham also created the Planning for Partnership program, resulting in strategic conversations and significant growth of a few key clients, including a large bank that leveraged Sales Boomerang's recommendations and expanded their business with the firm by 200%.

Jacob Gibbs joined Mortgage Coach in 2008 and has played an important role in nearly every aspect of the company's technology growth to date. Now as Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach's VP Technology, Gibbs stands at the helm of all things tech by administering ​​internal and third-party software, acting as scrum master and spearheading all product development and integration partnerships. Gibbs leads the development of Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach's award-winning Total Cost Analysis (TCA) presentations, which enable consumers to compare how different mortgage loans and strategies perform over time. He also oversees integrations with other technology platforms to help partners best connect technologies and provide customers with maximum benefit.

"Rachel and Jacob are powerhouses of operational efficiency and innovation, making them the perfect candidates for the HW Insiders awards program," said Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach CEO Richard Harris. "Rachel's passion for ensuring long-term success for our organization and its customers and Jacob's ability to talk code with developers, lead productive teams and earn the goodwill of our customers and partners allow Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach to thrive. Thanks to their influence, our organization is able to help hundreds lenders optimize processes and exceed their business goals with our elegant solutions."

The HousingWire Insiders awards program seeks to recognize team members that are behind the scenes and vital to their organization's success. 2022 HW Insider honorees are featured in the September issue of HousingWire Magazine. The complete list of HousingWire Insiders can be viewed on www.housingwire.com.

About Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach:

Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach are trusted by more than 300 lenders, including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks to connect borrowers with the right loan at the right time.

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang helps lenders build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To learn more, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

Mortgage Coach is an award-winning platform that empowers mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time. The company's side-by-side loan comparisons allow borrowers to make faster, more informed mortgage decisions while enabling lenders to consistently deliver an on-brand, consultative home financing experience that increases borrower pull-through, repeat business and referrals. To learn more, visit https://www.mortgagecoach.com.

News from Sales Boomerang

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, and Mortgage Coach, a platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive home loan presentations, today announced two of its employees - Director of Customer Success Rachel Cunningham and VP of Technology Jacob Gibbs - have been recognized by HousingWire in its 2022 HW Insiders awards program.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

ACES Quality Management’s Sharon Reichhardt selected as a 2022 Insider by HousingWire Magazine

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced Executive Vice President of Operations Sharon Reichhardt has been honored by HousingWire magazine in its annual Insiders awards program.

"Each year, the HW Insiders award represents a versatile group of unsung heroes who are vital to the smooth functioning of their organizations," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "While they may operate behind the scenes, the tireless work of these honorees has a huge impact on the larger housing ecosystem. We are honored to recognize this impressive group of industry experts."

HousingWire selected Reichhardt for this year's Insiders award based on her leadership and contributions to the ACES Client Success team. As a former ACES client, Reichhardt has leveraged her unique perspective to develop client-centric, scalable solutions that drive long-term organizational success. Her former hands-on experience as an ACES administrator also contributed to the development of the Certified ACES Administrator Program (CAA), which was announced in late May at the inaugural ACES ENGAGE event.

"From her alignment with our customers' needs and subsequent delivery of functional improvements to the ACES platform to her willingness to mentor everyone around her, Sharon is a valued member of the ACES team," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Having been in our clients' shoes, she brings a level of empathy and camaraderie to those interactions, which makes our clients feel that she's one of them and endears her that much more to them."

To view the complete list of winners, visit http://housingwire.com/.

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 1 of the top 3 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches more than 70,000 newsletter subscribers daily and 1 million unique visitors each month and has more than 5,000 members and event attendees. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

News from ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced Executive Vice President of Operations Sharon Reichhardt has been honored by HousingWire magazine in its annual Insiders awards program.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Finding Erotica Honors Sexual Health Month in September Celebrating Diversity with ‘Skin Anthology’ Video Series Launch

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Seven years ago, mother, grandmother and pole athlete / movement instructor, Sharonette Briggs, found herself stuck in a dead-end job and dealing with a devastating personal loss. In addition, her business partner, Thomas McKenna was confronted with a cancer diagnosis that forced him to reconfigure his life in very basic and intimate terms. As a coping mechanism, McKenna started a daily writing routine using words to turn his anxiety and pain into power. He shared some of his stories with Briggs and a vision was formulated to create a platform using art and writing as a healing diversion. Finding Erotica (FE) was born.

Initially just books and blogs, Finding Erotica has evolved into an educational platform that provides information, resources, and discussion regarding sexual wellness with a focus on mature adults. In alignment with Sexual Health Month, celebrated each year in September, Finding Erotica, in conjunction with Bad Academic Productions, has announced the launch of "Skin Anthology," a new video series which complements their portal.

Finding Erotica provides an expansive online presentation ranging from books and blogs to workshops and an online adult store. With "Skin Anthology" the site presents a boudoir video series aimed at exploring self-discovery, sexual exploration, empowerment, and wellness. These subjects and more are deconstructed via artistic sexual expression and conversational reveals.

"We initially set out to create a space that provided the kind of support my business partner was searching for but couldn't find. He was battling health issues that impacted his masculinity," expressed Sharonette Briggs, co-founder of Finding Erotica. "He felt alone but he wasn't. Thousands of men and women face health issues that hinder their sexuality. Finding Erotica had a vision to connect people with a mission of establishing an online community to discuss sexual issues, including those related to post-illness and post-injury intimacy. Our original community building blocks were books, blogs and audio. 'Skin Anthology' is our first foray into video, and we are very excited!"

"We believe that sexual health must go beyond outdated notions of sex and relationships," adds Finding Erotica co-founder, Thomas McKenna. "Data suggests that these notions are linked to high incidences of divorce, abuse, intolerance, and severed commitments. Finding Erotica promotes improved communication skills, open-mindedness to alternative points of view and awareness of practices that help love flourish rather than limit forms of intimate expression. FE has been an encouraging resource for me personally as a prostate cancer survivor."

For Finding Erotica, attempting to normalize diverse voices means confronting stereotypes that have kept those voices in the margins and the experience has incurred very real challenges. "People of color have been and still are hyper-sexualized," notes Briggs. "One of the social media platforms that hosts our 'Skin Anthology' series shut us down recently, claiming that we violated their sex and nudity policy. When we investigated other boudoir videos on that same platform, we found them to be far more explicit than ours. What was the difference? Their videos featured white subjects, ours featured people of color. After three appeals detailing the discrepancy, we were finally reinstated. In a sense, what we must do is not just normalize diverse perspectives and confront stereotypes, but also humanize those who are too often left out of the mainstream."

"Skin Anthology" is an engaging series of short features, released every Friday, that explore sexuality as part of being human, regardless of age, gender identity, health status or race. With discovery and learning about the infinitely interesting depths of relationship, "Skin Anthology" tackles the uninhibited spectrum of passion, vitality, and imagination across contrasting lives. Highlights include moments when subjects share how they learned about sex, how they overcame shame, embraced taboos, and reveal details of their preferences, practices, and identities for the first time.

Observe Sexual Health Month by visiting (NOTE: MATURE CONTENT) https://findingerotica.com/ and delve into their "Skin Anthology" series on any of the popular social media platforms found here on https://linktr.ee/findingerotica.

Picture for Media (SFW):

Sharonette Briggs / Photo Credit: Phillip Kemp Photography: https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/0KwyvC.jpg

News from Finding Erotica

Seven years ago, mother, grandmother and pole athlete / movement instructor, Sharonette Briggs, found herself stuck in a dead-end job and dealing with a devastating personal loss. Her business partner, Thomas McKenna was confronted with a cancer diagnosis that forced him to reconfigure his life in very basic and intimate terms. He shared some of his stories with Briggs and a vision was formulated to create a platform using art and writing as a healing diversion. Finding Erotica (FE) was born. (MATURE)

Related link: https://findingerotica.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month with Bourbon & Banter’s 30 Days of Bourbon Event

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ -- In its ninth year, Bourbon & Banter's annual "30 Days of Bourbon Celebration" kicks off on September 1, 2022, marking the beginning of Bourbon Heritage Month. And, bourbon fans are quite simply beside themselves.

This sip-and-salute celebration of National Bourbon Heritage Month commemorates that auspicious moment on August 7, 2007 when the U.S. Senate declared September - National Bourbon Heritage Month. Why bourbon? Because it's the nation's native spirit - served straight up, on the rocks or in a cocktail and Bourbon & Banter has something new in store for each day of this celebratory month.

Visit: https://30daysofbourbon.com/ to find out what's planned.

If bourbon fans like what they see, Bourbon & Banter hopes that they'll share the page with their friends and invite them to join in on the fun. After all - drinking bourbon with friends is just more fun. Fabulous prizes are all part of the deal too.

Thanks to more than 20 generous distillery partners, Bourbon & Banter will raffle off multiple prize packages of swag and products. Leading this year's celebration are Breckenridge Distillery (Colorado); and Michter's Distillery (Kentucky) reflecting the spirit's popularity across the country.

Fans also can win prizes from Wyoming Whiskey, Milam & Greene Whiskey, Leiper's Fork Distillery, Laws Whiskey House, Blue Run, KO Distilling, Rabbit Hole Distillery and more.

In addition to prizes and swag, several lucky winners will receive a free membership to join Bourbon & Banter's innovative DrinkCurious community. And, DrinkCurious members will receive discounted access to unique, single-barrel bourbons, distillery swag, access to invite-only, virtual and in-person events, and more.

"We are the perfect community for bourbon lovers," Patrick "Pops" Garrett says.

There's a 30-day bourbon challenge too. To complete this deep dive into "drinking curious," participants must drink a different bourbon daily for the entire month. Not hard, right? Well, there is one rule - each day competitors need to drink a distinctly different bourbon, and sticking to that for a full month may prove to be quite the challenge after all. Different proof versions of the same bourbon don't count; and no repeats. Rye whiskey, Scotch or American malt whiskey are not allowed. It's all about the bourbon.

"But of course, supplementary sips of them are just fine," Garrett jokes.

Bourbon & Banter encourages people to share photos on their social media channels because they want to see what people are drinking. They're asking that competitors share their progress via updated calendars and photos on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, with the hashtags #30DaysOfBourbon #BourbonHeritageMonth and #DrinkCurious.

Bourbon fans can visit: https://30daysofbourbon.com/ to learn more.

About Bourbon & Banter:

Since 2011, Bourbon & Banter has spread the bourbon gospel. Through their shared love of bourbon, they've met new people, swapped stories and even starred in a few of their own. With a colorful cast of characters ranging from professional palates and cocktail connoisseurs to casual drinkers and bottom-shelf buyers, their collective mission is unanimous - to help others #drinkcurious.

"So, pull up a chair and let the banter begin," Garrett says.

For more information, visit: https://www.bourbonbanter.com/ or email Garrett at: pr@bourbonbanter.com

** PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY **

News from Bourbon and Banter

In its ninth year, Bourbon & Banter's annual "30 Days of Bourbon Celebration" kicks off on September 1, 2022, marking the beginning of Bourbon Heritage Month. And, bourbon fans are quite simply beside themselves.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

VOSH Increases efforts to help employers prevent workplace fatalities

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program is enhancing its efforts to protect workers and reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the state after a sudden rise in workplace deaths.

These efforts will address hazardous conditions that workers continuously face every day. Through coordinated outreach, education efforts and on-site inspections, VOSH is determined to identify hazardous workplace conditions and hold industry employers accountable for providing a safe and healthful workplace free from injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

So far in 2022, the agency has investigated 30 workplace fatalities, an alarming increase over years past. To help combat a further rise in these deaths, employers are encouraged to take advantage of the agency's free Consultation Services. These services are state/federally grant funded so there is no cost to the employer.

Employers who make use of these services can better understand and comply with the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) standards. Consultation services can provide employers with the ability to identify and correct potential safety and health hazards in the workplace, reduce workplace injuries and illnesses, reduce worker's compensation costs, and strengthen your workplace safety and health program.

For more information, please visit https://www.doli.virginia.gov/ or call 1-804-371-2327.

News from Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

The Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program is enhancing its efforts to protect workers and reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the state after a sudden rise in workplace deaths.

Related link: https://www.doli.virginia.gov/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

High Mountain Breezes (HMB Players) asks ‘Why Do We Love Music?’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- High Mountain Breezes today announced the release of their first video "Why Do We Love Music?" The video is being released following the successful launch of their first album back in early 2022, "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The Record is now available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, You-Tube and many other major streaming services.

"Why do we love music? When we listen, our mood changes, we remember, we're inspired. Wherever we are and whatever we are doing, the experience is better with good music. We can be inside a concert hall and the music can take us to the great outdoors... our favorite styles and our favorite artists can transform our experiences anywhere. we can be listening while we are working in our office, and we almost feel a cool breeze in the air," said Bruce Tarletsky, Founder of High Mountain Breezes.

He went on to say, "We are truly touched and most honored by the tremendous response our music has received since its release, we felt it was time to let our friends in music learn a little bit more about who we are and our approach to our kind of music, thus we are releasing our 'Why Do We Love Music' video."

View video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyjWuC7x1QY

In the last six months, after a successful launch of "Daddy's Margarita Rose," the record, on major streaming services back in January of 2022, three (3) songs off of the record have been released in Europe. All three songs experienced success on the European Charts, all climbing into the top 10 and reaching as high as number 2# for the first release and #3 for the second release. The current release off of Daddy's Margarita Rose, the record, has been on the European Top 40 Charts for four weeks (4) it debuted at #12 and currently sits at #8 (Hotdisc Top 40, August 28, 2022).

"It's a real breath of fresh air listening to the HMB Players album. I love the diversity and the quality of the musicianship as well as excellent vocal performances by the likes of Dave Gibson in the mix. European audiences have certainly taken the band to their heart and the DJs too as the first three singles have become Top 10 hits in the Hotdisc chart," said Stuart Cameron, Hotdisc Managing Director. "The Hotdisc Chart is a survey put together by European country music DJs who rate the current crop of songs available via Hotdisc, Europe's number 1 promotional service."

In early October 2022, High Mountain Breezes plans on releasing its fourth (4th) track off of the "Daddy's Margarita Rose" record, their cover of a classic song, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." When first released on streaming services, the song was very well received, with almost 114,000 streams on Spotify alone. "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" brings an amazing vibe that that we have seen leave listeners be inspired and thankful for the times of their lives. We just can wait to share it with our friends in Europe and around the World. Our arrangement, which we believe is unique and different from any of the original versions that audiences have come to know, was done by Chris Leuzinger, who simply nailed it.

Deborah Allen, a Grammy-nominated entertainer, an extraordinarily talented singer, songwriter, producer and performer brings her amazing talent and heart & soul to the song as one of the featured artists accompanied by the HMB Players. Ms. Allen said, "I'm proud to be a small part of this 'wonderful' circle of great friends and music."

"It was a pleasure working on this wonderful project with such a talented team of musicians, singers and engineers. Everyone was so passionate about their contributions, and it shows in the music that was recorded. I look forward to this project getting out to the public," said Bob Bullock, Producer, High Mountain Breezes / New West Productions. Bob has spent nearly 50 years in the music industry with over 50 Gold & Platinum Records to his credit.

"Having been involved with the Nashville music scene for 25 years, my mind was blown when I saw the artists involved with High Mountain Breezes. The music they have created reflects their sublime artistry. Though many of the players are not household names, anyone who has listened to Country music or been to a show has enjoyed the music they have been a part of. No surprise that this is one of my favorite albums of 2022!" said Ed Gertler of Digital Delivery Services.

High Mountain Breezes is asking fans to be sure to click on the "Follow" buttons on their favorite streaming so that they can continue to be a part of the High Mountain Breezes experience along with us as we continue to bring our music to the world.

About the HMB Players (High Mountain Breezes Players):

The HMB Players are a studio group. We are a collection of life long music friends who take time out of our professional careers to come together in the High Mountain Breezes to reconnect, share in our friendships and our God given talents to create our own style of music together. When we are in the studio, it is a very heartfelt and spiritual experience shared among friends who love what they do as opposed to just a studio work session. One HMB Player expressed who we are and what we do so very eloquently when he said, "The gift of being a worthy session player is two-fold, first; using one's palette to augment something already beautiful, and second, being trusted and skilled enough to do it."

As we come together as a team, we are doing the same for ourselves, together. In a way, we are leaving our own mark on music, our legacy so to speak. When we come together, it is truly a collaborative effort. Time seems to stand still as everyone shares in the creative process. Everyone from the players, the vocalist, the songwriting team, and producers contribute to a record. Like in years gone by, we make our records the old fashion way, right in the studio.

So, when you hear one of our songs, you will feel the chemistry of years of friendships, the love, skills and collaboration of experiences, ideas and individual feelings in our records and music. We all are truly very honored and blessed to have the opportunity to make our kind of music together and spend a little time together, hopefully for years to come.

We Are a Music Family:

Over the years, our lives in music have brought so many wonderful individuals with so much God given talents into our lives. True lifelong friendships have grown from our paths having crossed with them. We are all very honored and truly blessed to be able to call each of them friend. Our friends have meant so much to the music that has been ingrained in generations of hearts around the world and for that, it's a gift that will last till the end of time. We love and admire each of them, as we are sure fans do too through their music that has touched all our hearts and souls.

For more information, contact Bruce E. Tarletsky, Founder, High Mountain Breezes Publishing, LLC by email at highmtbreezespub@aol.com or visit https://www.highmountainbreezes.com/

LINK TO STREAMING SERVICES: https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/aRHJ6XlFPR

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/DyjWuC7x1QY

News from High Mountain Breezes

High Mountain Breezes today announced the release of their first video "Why Do We Love Music?" The video is being released following the successful launch of their first album back in early 2022, "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The Record is now available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, You-Tube and many other major streaming services.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Healing addiction and illness through writing: ‘Silently Said’ by author Diana Lee

CUDWORTH, Saskatchewan /ScoopCloud/ -- A harrowing story of painful illness and the damage alcoholism has on a family, "Silently Said: A Journey Through Illness and Addiction" (ISBN: 978-0228811848) is the first in the new "Silence" series by Diana Lee.

Released in June 2022, "Silently Said: A Journey Through Illness and Addiction" is set in a quiet town. The author chronicles the journey her family had through rare illnesses. It details what life was like growing up with a sick mother and alcoholic father in rural Saskatchewan, Canada. Diana learns how to mother her siblings even though she is the youngest and just a small child herself. Even though she is young, Diana proves age doesn't matter when there is no one else to take on the duties of the house.

Once into adulthood, Diana works hard to push past the brokenness she feels inside, but is hit again with another hard blow, this time with her sister. The book is a reminder that we all have a story, and within it, there are lessons we can all learn and grow from.

AUTHOR EVENT:

On Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Plenty United Church Diana will be hosting an author for a meet and greet. The event starts at 7 p.m. and there will be coffee, tea and snacks. There will also be books available to be signed and purchased.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

DIANA LEE is the youngest daughter of Les and Margaret Kirk of Plenty, SK. Diana now resides in Cudworth, a small town in Saskatchewan, Canada, with her twin daughters Joelle & Julia and husband Brent. Diana graduated from the University of Regina and has a challenging and rewarding career in local government.

To learn more about Diana and the new "Silent" series, visit https://authordianalee.com/.

"Silently Said: A Journey Through Illness and Addiction" is the first in the new series from Diana Lee. It's now out through Tellwell Publishing (RRP $19) and available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo and more.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: DIANA LEE

Email: SILENTLYSAID2022@GMAIL.COM

Genre: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women

Released: JUNE 2022

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 978-0-2288-1184-8

HARDCOVER ISBN-13: 978-0-2288-7532-1

EBOOK ISBN-13: 978-0-2288-1185-5

Publisher: Tellwell Talent ( https://tellwell.ca/ ).

News from Diana Lee

A harrowing story of painful illness and the damage alcoholism has on a family, "Silently Said: A Journey Through Illness and Addiction" (ISBN: 978-0228811848) is the first in the new "Silence" series by Diana Lee.

Related link: https://authordianalee.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP Invests in Willow Servicing

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently participated in a $6 million seed round for Willow Servicing. The round was led by Thomvest Ventures, with participation from Global Asset Capital, Webb Investment Network and Zigg Capital.

Willow Servicing was founded in 2021 with the vision of modernizing the core technology that orchestrates the collection of $18 trillion of U.S. mortgage debt. Willow's cloud-based mortgage servicing platform automates routine servicing tasks and compliance, allowing small and large servicers to efficiently service loans in-house.

"Partnering with TMC gives us direct access to a broad network of lenders who can provide guidance on the changing dynamics within the mortgage industry and invaluable feedback on our product roadmap and offering," said Laura Cain, CEO of Willow Servicing. "We are eager to continue building out our platform and automate the most error-prone and difficult tasks facing mortgage lenders and servicers. The additional funding will allow us to continue investing in our customers and solving their pain points."

Since launching its platform in Q1 2022, Willow has serviced over $750 million in loans. While initially designed to manage interim servicing, Willow has quickly expanded to support additional loan types and processes, from HELOCs and construction loans to appraisal fees and payoffs.

Feliks Viner, vice president of secondary markets at First World Mortgage and Tech Fund council member, said, "Willow Servicing's platform has been a perfect solution for our interim servicing needs. The entire process, from initial onboarding to managing daily workflow, has been seamless with real-time support and a user-friendly website. Willow has allowed us to effortlessly automate our interim servicing process and provide our customers with timely notifications and simple payment options. We are thrilled for our continued partnership with Willow Servicing."

The Limited Partners of the TMC Emerging Technology Fund consist of some of the most technology-forward lender members of TMC who evaluate and invest in companies looking to advance the mortgage industry. The Fund continues to look for investment opportunities that will result in higher profitability and business process improvement for TMC lender members. For more information, please reach out to tmctechfund@mtgcoop.com. To learn more about Willow Servicing, visit https://www.willowservicing.com/ or reach out at sales@willowservicing.com.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

News from The Mortgage Collaborative

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently participated in a $6 million seed round for Willow Servicing. The round was led by Thomvest Ventures, with participation from Global Asset Capital, Webb Investment Network and Zigg Capital.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

The Joy Factory Partners with Augmentir to Offer Seamless Solutions for The Mobile Connected Workforce

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Global mobile tablet accessory manufacturer The Joy Factory has partnered with smart workforce solutions provider Augmentir™ to deliver the tools needed by today's mobile connected workers to boost productivity, streamline processes, improve work quality, and ensure safety particularly in the fields of Oil & Gas, Energy & Utilities, and Manufacturing.

With decades of expertise in the technology and electronics sectors, The Joy Factory has been consistently providing solid solutions for mobile workers, enabling them to stay active, engaged and feel secure while using their devices even under challenging conditions. Having a range of products that are Hazardous Location (HazLoc) compliant or certified in Class I and Class II, Div. 2 & Class III Div. 1 & Div. 2, Groups A - D, F & G for North America as well as in ATEX Zone 2 Compliance: Ex ic nc IIC, enable workers to focus on their job without worrying about safety and compliance. The Joy Factory also supplies compatible patented MagConnect™ ergonomic mounts that allow mobile users to work comfortably hands-free regardless of their location.

As products become more sophisticated and global competition grows stronger, new opportunities have opened for many industries. Along with these changes, the workforce is transitioning into a digital age as boomers are starting to retire, making way for millennials who aim for collaborative processes that improve efficiency and enable them to manage their work more effectively.

"Instead of getting swallowed up by the digital age, many companies have ridden the wave and adapted to these changes," said Miranda Su, executive vice president. "And one of the keys to this is allowing employee mobility, which is more than just giving mobile devices to your workers. Rather, it's about giving them both protection and access to their work and all the data they need to perform their tasks from any location in the world."

Mobile connected workers have many challenges which is why The Joy Factory and Augmentir™ have teamed up to offer end-to-end solutions for companies who are looking for ways to expand the capabilities of their field workers.

Augmentir™ takes this one step further with their suite of AI-based connected worker tools that blends intelligent skills management and digitized work, giving workers the guidance and support they need, and giving employers data-driven insights, in real-time, into the needs and performance quality of their workforce. This means that the company's decision makers get more clarity on how the work is being done, thus enabling customization of work processes that aim to improve efficiency and productivity.

These insights enable team leaders and managers to provide personalized on-the-job guidance and support, as well as deliver the right information at key moments to help workers perform at their personal best. Augmentir's solution is specifically designed to recognize patterns from data sets generated by frontline workers, then works to extract only the relevant information and bring focus on the real issues that affect the company's bottom line.

Augmentir's AI can be applied in many industries including manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, as well as pharma and life sciences, helping companies streamline their operations and find ways to improve on in terms of safety, quality, operations, maintenance, field service, training, and workforce development.

"The combination of Augmentir and The Joy Factory meets the unique requirements of our industrial clients. Our clients are looking for Augmentir to assist every worker at each phase of their jobs but as no two facilities are set up the same, a lot of thought must go into how digital technologies can be incorporated into their work environments," said Dave Landreth, vice president of customer strategy. "Having a partner who can cater to the specific requirements of our clients in fully leveraging their digital investments is hugely important to us and The Joy Factory has proven to be that partner."

About The Joy Factory:

The Joy Factory, Inc. is a global manufacturer of leading tablet mounting, cases, enclosures, kiosks, and mobility accessory products that have been enhancing human interaction with digital devices for over a decade. The Joy Factory has quickly become an essential rugged tablet solution provider for a wide variety of industries such as manufacturing, oil & gas, energy & utilities, transportation, healthcare, hospitality, education, government, and retail. For more information, please visit https://thejoyfactory.com/

About Augmentir:

Augmentir™ is a connected worker solution that allow industrial companies to digitize and optimize processes that support frontline workers from "hire to retire". The complete suite of tools are built on top of Augmentir's patented Smart AI foundation, which closes the loop between training and work execution, delivering the data and in-line insights necessary to continuously improve operational excellence day-over-day, year-over-year.

Companies in manufacturing, service, energy, and construction leverage Augmentir's AI in conjunction with the platform's digital workflow and remote collaboration capabilities to optimize their frontline operations and deliver significant growth and continuous improvement in the areas of performance support, training, and workforce development. For more information, please visit https://www.augmentir.com/

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/IJfu4fl5LZ8

Other source:

https://info.microsoft.com/rs/157-GQE-382/images/Microsoft-Services-Transform-Manufacturing-with-a-Mobil-Workforce-Whitepaper.pdf

News from The Joy Factory Inc

Global mobile tablet accessory manufacturer The Joy Factory has partnered with smart workforce solutions provider Augmentir™ to deliver the tools needed by today's mobile connected workers to boost productivity, streamline processes, improve work quality, and ensure safety particularly in the fields of Oil & Gas, Energy & Utilities, and Manufacturing.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Matthew Weber and Jonathan Louie Appointed to KROST’s Principal in Development Program

Matthew Weber and Jonathan Louie Appointed to KROST's Principal in Development ProgramLOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Los Angeles-based CPA firm, KROST CPAs & Consultants, appoints Matthew Weber, CPA, MAcc, and Jonathan Louie, CPA, MST, to join KROST's Principal in Development (PID) program.

In the PID program, Matthew and Jonathan will join leadership trainings to prepare for the partner path, as well as attend partner meetings to gain insight into the role. They will set individual goals that they will work on to achieve over the course of the next year or two. During this time, Matthew and Jonathan will refine their skills and develop their knowledge in their field of expertise.

Matthew has been with KROST since July 2015 and based in our Woodland Hills office. Matthew's areas of expertise include federal and multi-state tax compliance and consulting for individuals, corporations, and partnerships. He is the leader of the firm's financial services team and serves a variety of clients, including hedge funds, private equity, venture capitalists, money managers, and traders. He also produces articles on the financial services sector with topics that range from IRS updates to complex tax strategies.

"Matt is a natural leader. As the Chair of KROST's financial services industry niche, Matt focuses on management companies and their investment vehicles to address issues and opportunities specific to the industry. Because of his dedication to his field of work, Matt has contributed greatly to the growth of our firm," said Lou Guerrero, Principal.

Jonathan is the leader of KROST's real estate industry group and has been with the firm since 2014. He is based at our headquarters location in Pasadena, CA and is an expert in dealing with the complexities of 1031 exchanges and cost segregation and has written articles, spoken at real estate conferences, and given webinars on the subject matter. Jonathan specializes in providing federal and multi-state tax compliance and consulting services to high-net-worth real estate brokers, developers, property managers, attorneys, investors, syndicators, and their partnerships and corporations. He also has expertise in and services clients in the restaurant, medical, and entertainment industries. With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Jon has made great strides in our firm and really put his expertise out there within the tax industry.

"Jon has always been actively involved within our firm and community. Not only is he a team player in the tax department, but he is also a core member of our Real Estate Industry Group. I'm proud to have Jon as an integral part of the team. I want to congratulate Jon on his outstanding contribution to his department and the firm," said Jason Melillo, CEO of KROST.

We are happy that they are taking part in the PID program and can't wait to see them grow even more. We are excited for their future achievements and would love to see what more they can bring to the firm.

Learn more about our Financial Services " https://www.krostcpas.com/industries/financial-services-sector

Learn more about our Tax Services " https://www.krostcpas.com/services/tax-services

For more information, please contact us: https://www.krostcpas.com/contact

About KROST

Established in 1939 in Pasadena, California, KROST, is a full-service Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm serving clients across various industries. Their focus is on recognizing opportunities and creating value for clients by equipping them with the tools to make better business and financial decisions for the future. As trusted advisors, clients depend on KROST to provide timely information, innovative solutions, and result-driven teamwork to ensure success. Along with providing traditional services, such as Tax, Accounting, Assurance & Advisory, KROST also provides special services, including Client Accounting Services (CAS), Mergers & Acquisitions, Wealth Management, Tax Specialty Services, and KROST Business Intelligence (KBI). For more information about KROST, please visit our website.

News from KROST CPAs and Consultants

Los Angeles-based CPA firm, KROST CPAs & Consultants, appoints Matthew Weber, CPA, MAcc, and Jonathan Louie, CPA, MST, to join KROST's Principal in Development (PID) program.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

This Startup Wants to Turn Your Email Signature to a Team Building Tool

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scottsdale startup JabberYak introduces the first of its kind Team Building Email Signature for corporations and companies that are experiencing challenges with building cohesive teams in remote, hybrid or in-person work models.

"At JabberYak, we are developing new solutions to solve for team building challenges of the new remote, hybrid and in-person work models. Our products are built on our patent-pending '7 degrees of interest' technology, which enables employees to learn something interesting about each other," says, JabberYak co-founder, Shideh Doerr.

Many employees have been working from home and mostly interact with team members by ZOOM calls and messaging apps. Although workers have started to transition to a hybrid model, there is still a lingering feeling of disconnect and detachment from team members, co-workers and even the company. Employees are missing those shared experiences that create connections and form a bond that goes beyond work.

So how do you create an environment where people once again feel that connection and relationship with coworkers? You reintroduce your teams and get them talking!

By enabling employees to select their top 7 personal interests that give insight into who they are, JabberYak technology turns employee emails to a team building tool. Employee selects 7 interests from a larger list that includes, sports, activities, hobbies, food, arts, adventures and more. JabberYak's platform, then, creates a customized email signature that includes employee's 7 interests along with the picture, name, title, phone number and other professional information. This stylish email signature is the ultimate conversation starter and gets your employees and customers build connections based on common interests.

"Your employees send hundreds of emails every month. And every email is an opportunity for your teams to connect, bond and learn something interesting about each other," says, Co-Founder and CEO, Gail Levinthal.

JabberYak's Data Analytics dashboard helps companies understand what activities are valued by the team members and what appreciation perks and incentives should be offered to individual employees.

JabberYak's other team-building products include customized Office Name Plates, T-Shirts, event badges, name tags, designed to ignite meaningful communication.

Learn more at: https://www.jabberyak.com/about

For more information, contact info @ jabberyak.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jabberyak/

MULTIMEDIA:

*VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/ZOK6EZzSi40

RELATED LINKS:

https://www.jabberyak.com/jabbertar

https://www.jabberyak.com/data-analytics

News from JabberYak

Scottsdale startup JabberYak introduces the first of its kind Team Building Email Signature for corporations and companies that are experiencing challenges with building cohesive teams in remote, hybrid or in-person work models.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

iMobie AnyUnlock 2.0 Update Brings a More Complete, Secure, and Instant iPhone Password Unlocker

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- iMobie Inc, a cutting-edge company focused on iOS software for 10+ years, announces the release of AnyUnlock 2.0, a more complete, secure, and instant iPhone password unlocker. It integrates 12 features for users to solve all iOS password issues, like Unlock Screen Passcode, Bypass MDM, Bypass iCloud Activation, Unlock Apple ID, Remove SIM Lock, etc. No password blocks anymore: with it, users can remove all of them on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch easily, rapidly, and securely.

"Apple lets users set various passwords to protect their data and privacy. But too many complex passwords can easily be forgotten, even for one device. And there is no solution to fix all password issues in one safe place on the market," said Frank Kong, CEO of iMobie.

He adds, "After several months of development and testing by our professional R&D team, AnyUnlock 2.0 comes! It is designed to remove various locks for all iOS users, like iPhone passcodes, MDM Locks, iCloud Activation, Apple ID, SIM restriction, etcetera. In addition, four more practical tools are added to satisfy more iOS users; like iOS Password Manager, inspection tool for iPhone, and more."

Get the Latest AnyUnlock: https://www.imobie.com/anyunlock/iphone-password-unlocker.htm

WHAT'S NEW IN ANYUNLOCK 2.0?

Comprehensive and Efficient iOS Password Issues Solution

As a complete password unlocker, AnyUnlock offers up to 12 features to help users work out all iOS password issues in one handy place, like being stuck in the Remote Management or Activation Lock screen, forgetting iPhone passcodes, Apple ID or iPhone backup passwords, can't use a SIM card abroad, iOS passwords management and iOS device detection. Within 3 steps, users can securely solve all iOS password issues without hassle.

The Whole-New UI Greatly Improves User Experience

Based on users' feedback, the interface was redesigned, with a more logical layout. Users now can find the functions they need at a glance. Once a feature is selected, users can unlock any password smoothly by following detailed instructions. The whole-new AnyUnlock is practical and aesthetic, greatly enhancing the user experience.

Unlock SIM Restrictions to Enjoy Any Carrier with No Limit

The Remove SIM Lock function has been added to unlock iPhone SIM card blocks easily. Whether users want to switch carriers, or use different SIM cards abroad, after unlocking, they can simply remove the SIM lock by themselves. No need to contact carrier providers, or take risk of sending the phone to unverified stores.

More Update Keypoints

* Apple ID password can be removed on the devices that are running the latest iOS 15 while Find My is turning on.

* To meet more needs of users, Find Apple ID and Turn off Find My features are available on Windows computers.

Price and Availability:

AnyUnlock - iPhone Password Unlocker is available for both Windows and Mac, starting at $15.99:

* https://www.imobie.com/anyunlock/buy-iphone-password-unlocker.htm

* https://www.imobie.com/anyunlock/buy-iphone-password-unlocker-mac.htm

About iMobie:

iMobie Inc. is dedicated to making digital life simpler for all users worldwide. More information at: https://www.imobie.com

News from IMobie Inc.

iMobie Inc, a cutting-edge company focused on iOS software for 10+ years, announces the release of AnyUnlock 2.0, a more complete, secure, and instant iPhone password unlocker. It integrates 12 features for users to solve all iOS password issues, like Unlock Screen Passcode, Bypass MDM, Bypass iCloud Activation, Unlock Apple ID, Remove SIM Lock, etc.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

E3 Association Announces Changes in Staff with Newer Versions of the E3 Brands

BOCA RATON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- E3 Association, a purveyor of online and offline hybrid membership programs, announced additions and changes in staff and new innovative versions of their divisional brands today.

Brand Consolidation

For some time, the E3 Board of Directors and the team have been planning the consolidation of several brands into a single platform. All the off-roading brands (overland and offroad) will be merged into a single platform, giving members more access to unique content, events, and product deals. Including future, side-by-side, motorsports, and more, 10Xing members experience for the same price, which will include more experts and more content contributors.

E3 has recently signed agreements with multiple billion-dollar and multi-million-dollar companies, with more on the horizon in the near term.

"These strategic partners and joint ventures will bring unprecedented horsepower to the E3 brands and their customers. We have now been aligned with very close strategic partners to bring to our customers a new level of products, services, retail products, events, parks, experiences, publications, media, and more," said CEO Brian Johnson. "Therefore, we must evaluate all activities from brands and partners to ensure cohesiveness and strategic alignment."

E3 has worked directly with one of the most significant underwriters to bring an Overlanding, Offroading, and RVing roadside assistance program and extended warranty program specifically built for the industry and its members.

"We at Ignition Dealer Services are proud and excited to be part of the E3 Brands and look forward to a long prosperous future together. Not many companies bring the level of quality and excitement as E3 Does. The following years of plans and growth will take the industry by storm," said Spencer Walters, CEO of Ignition Dealer Services.

Company Releases and Financial Information

E3 Association is on the verge of some significant announcements and releases over Q3 and Q4; however, E3 Association has dispelled the rumors of taking the company public and vows to keep the company privately held by founders and partners. It is fully funded by the founders and continues to grow. We are constantly adding new product partners, and more brands are on the horizon that will continue the growth of the brands and divisions. The company's revenue has more than doubled from fiscal 2021 to halfway through fiscal 2022.

Staff Additions and Changes

E3 is proud to announce, as of the first half of the fiscal year 2022, additions to the executive level staff:

* Joshua Volpe - Vice President of Marketing

* Ari Adler - Vice President of Member Experience

* Lou Desmond - Director of Public Relations

* Peter Vogle - Chief of Marketing Copy

* Mathew Lambright - Director of Photography

Brad Kowitz (E3 Overland Association) is no longer part of the E3 Association conglomerate or brands and partners. Brad brought incredible talent and the ability to create amazing videos and experiences for the overland community. E3 will miss him and his contributions. There is no doubt Brad will be able to continue his personal journey at an incredible new level for many years to come, and all of us at E3 wish him well and will continue to support him in any way possible.

About E3 Association:

E3 Association is a purveyor of online and offline hybrid membership programs, bringing unique experiences to the different outdoor lifestyles and sports vertices. E3 Association and its family of brands are here to empower, educate and entertain through each entity of E3 Association. Each of our brands offers the tools to help discover, create, and improve your passion and experience. To learn more, visit https://e3association.com/ today.

News from E3 Association

E3 Association, a purveyor of online and offline hybrid membership programs, announced additions and changes in staff and new innovative versions of their divisional brands today. E3 Association is a purveyor of online and offline hybrid membership programs, bringing unique experiences to the different outdoor lifestyles and sports vertices.

Related link: https://e3association.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Scientologists Say the Truth Can Help Protect Youth from Drug Overdose

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Volunteers from Scientology Churches, Missions and groups fight drug overdose during Overdose Awareness Week and throughout the year with the truth - The Truth About Drugs initiative of Foundation for a Drug-Free World.

The spike in drug overdose deaths makes it more urgent than ever to warn young people about the dangers of drugs. This is a danger that has escalated over recent years, with drug dealers secretly adding fentanyl and other highly dangerous additives to the drugs they sell.

On Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden issued a proclamation declaring August 28 through September 3 as Overdose Awareness Week. "Beating the opioid overdose epidemic is an urgent priority," he said. And he urged one and all to strengthen collective efforts to prevent overdose deaths.

Foundation for a Drug-Free World stands ready to help anyone join the movement to protect youth from the dangers of drugs. Thanks to the support of the Church of Scientology and Scientologists, the Foundation, one of the world's largest nongovernmental drug education and prevention campaigns, makes its youth-friendly booklets and videos available free of charge.

Foundation for a Drug-Free Word also features free online drug education courses that dispel pro-drug propaganda and help youth understand what drugs are and what they do.

Scientology Churches hold community open house events and offer free training and materials to anyone wishing to take part in this movement to help youth.

The Scientology Network shows humanitarians in action using The Truth About Drugs to help kids avoid the tragedy of drug abuse. Episodes of the original series Voices for Humanity document their work and the effectiveness of the program:

* David Sanchez was only 9 when a neighbor offered him marijuana and started him on a lifelong struggle with drug addiction. By the time he turned 15, his life was consumed by alcohol and methamphetamine, leading to a stint in juvenile jail. Graduating to heroin and time in multiple penitentiaries, the turning point came in 2012 when he finally conquered his addiction. In 2014, Sanchez cofounded Beacon of Hope, the largest adult sober living home in Los Angeles. Remembering how his nightmare began with that first hit, he founded Strike Out Against Drugs to educate his community on the truth about drugs using Foundation for a Drug-Free World materials. To date, David Sanchez has reached around 1.5 million people with an anti-drug message and changed the lives of countless kids.

* As a teenager, Darren Tessitore watched as drugs claimed the lives of many of his friends. Now the father of three dedicates himself to educating as many kids as possible on the dangers of drugs and delivers his anti-drug message to millions. Convinced that his close friends who died drug-related deaths might be alive today if they had been fully aware of the dangers drugs posed, Tessitore dedicated himself to teaching kids about the dangers of drugs as a preventative measure. He discovered Foundation for a Drug-Free World's Truth About Drugs program and advocated its use-first in high school driver's education programs. Schools across the country heard of his success and began clamoring for the materials and information he presented. Then he partnered with police-affiliated school resource officers. Through seminars, presentations and the educational materials he has distributed, Tessitore has reached an estimated 3.1 million students with the truth about drugs.

* Michael DeLeon's world came to a crashing halt when he suddenly found himself addicted to drugs and in prison. Once released, he founded the nonprofit Steered Straight and dedicated himself to helping kids by sharing his own story and educating them on the dangers of drugs. In his Voices for Humanity episode, DeLeon describes how he was searching for a way to get through to kids. He googled "drugs are a lie" and a Drug-Free World video popped up. "Man, I could almost cry," he says, and he realized "this is it!" This was exactly what he needed. The #1 booked drug prevention lecturer in U.S. schools, he uses the Drug-Free World materials in all his presentations.

Drug prevention has long been recognized as a vital service to communities, but never more than now, in light of drug overdose trends.

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime states: "Prevention strategies based on scientific evidence working with families, schools, and communities can ensure that children and youth, especially the most marginalized and poor, grow and stay healthy and safe into adulthood and old age. For every dollar spent on prevention, at least ten can be saved in future health, social and crime costs." And the Office urges communities to "support drug abuse prevention based on scientific evidence as an investment in the wellbeing of children, adolescents, youth, families and communities."

The Church of Scientology and Scientologists reach out to their communities during Overdose Awareness Week and throughout the year with the Foundation's The Truth About Drugs series of fourteen illustrated drug information booklets containing facts about the most commonly abused drugs.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/

https://www.scientology.tv/series/voices-for-humanity/

https://www.drugfreeworld.org

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/SFaNBezJPc8

News from Church of Scientology International

Volunteers from Scientology Churches, Missions and groups fight drug overdose during Overdose Awareness Week and throughout the year with the truth - The Truth About Drugs initiative of Foundation for a Drug-Free World.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Innovative, Removable Mesh Sling Now Available for Exclusive Manufacture

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- California firm, ProNova Partners, has been chosen to handle the sale of the patent and rights to an easily removable mesh sling based on the natural encapsulation around monofilament wires or its interconnected narrow and flat strips. This encapsulation allows its easy removability.

15-year-old Mergers and Acquisitions firm, Los Angeles based ProNova Partners, has announced their commission to facilitate the sale of a new, patented technology for the repair of urine and fecal incontinence. This breakthrough has the potential to take over almost the entire incontinence repair market valued at billions of dollars.

"We are proud that our work worldwide has now enabled us now to assist in bringing a life-transforming technology to the market for manufacture," stated Rick Carlson CEO and founder of ProNova Partners.

In the almost two decades of its existence, ProNova Partners has overseen the sale of more than 400 opportunities in divergent areas. "This broad experience in multiple areas of the marketplace has been critical to our work in the medical and tech arenas," Carlson continued.

The patented "sling" technology available for rights purchase comes in 3 versions, all covered by patents: a weaved version, a detachable flat version, and an inflatable version for adjustment of the sub-urethral support.

The developer, an MD and a prolific inventor who owns more than 20 issued US and tens of International Patents says, "The weaved version of the sling we developed looks similar to the currently available synthetic slings and can be made from the same materials. However, there are some significant differences: differing from all the other available slings ours are not knitted, they are weaved making them more flexible and thinner."

"We are proud to be offering the full rights and ownership of this technological breakthrough into the marketplace for manufacture," concluded Carlson. "The offering includes all patents and will improve quality of life immediately for hundreds of thousands of patients, and once released those numbers will grow to millions."

For detailed information go to: https://pronovapartners.com/engagement/patented-easily-removable-sub-urethral-sling-medical-device-company-for-sale/

News from ProNova Partners

California firm, ProNova Partners, has been chosen to handle the sale of the patent and rights to an easily removable mesh sling based on the natural encapsulation around monofilament wires or its interconnected narrow and flat strips. This encapsulation allows its easy removability.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

FormFree integrates with Docutech to streamline loan production with VOA and VOI/E capture

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced the integration of AccountChek®, a service that allows lenders to verify borrowers' assets, income, employment and rent payment history, with Solex®, a comprehensive eDelivery, eSign, eClose and eVault platform from Docutech®, a First American company. By making AccountChek available during the initial disclosures phase of the mortgage process, the integration delivers an improved borrower experience, while saving lenders money and giving them greater choice in how to incorporate verification of assets (VOA) and verification of income and employment (VOI/E) into the mortgage workflow.

As an omni-channel solution, AccountChek offers cost- and time-saving benefits to retail, consumer-direct, wholesale and correspondent originators alike. Notably, the integration between AccountChek and Solex helps wholesale lenders differentiate themselves with process efficiencies their broker networks have not historically been able to access. Additionally, because AccountChek delivers rent payment history along with VOA and VOI/E, it allows brokers to better serve 'credit invisible' borrowers with thin credit files thanks to expanded investor underwriting guidelines that take rent payments into consideration when assessing borrower credit risk.

"Rolling a VOA/IE option into the electronic signing experience within Solex provides our clients with a valuable opportunity to compress loan cycle times at a critical milestone in the lending process," said Docutech President Emily Shapiro. "Our integration with FormFree is seamless, secure and makes it easy for borrowers to take the next steps on their home ownership journey."

"The integration between AccountChek and Solex elegantly combines two loan milestones into a single, paperless process and places verification of a borrower's ability to pay at the earliest engagement point in the mortgage process," said FormFree CEO Brent Chandler. "It's more convenient for the borrower and more efficient for lenders at a time when conversion and process optimization are at the top of every mortgage originator's wish list."

About FormFree®

FormFree® is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek® and Passport® make for a more inclusive credit decisioning landscape by enabling lenders to understand people's true ability to pay (ATP®). Our vision is to leverage source data and data-driven intelligence to usher in a new era of transparent, fair and liquid credit markets. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing trillions of dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, dramatically reduces origination timelines and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey®. For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

About Docutech

Docutech, a member of the First American family of companies, provides an end-to-end, integrated, digital mortgage experience - from document generation to eDelivery, eClose and automated print fulfillment. Docutech sets the standard in providing market-proven technology and unrivaled customer service to the financial industry. Founded in 1991, and acquired by First American in 2020, Docutech has become a technology powerhouse, with the marriage of their innovative technology and the distribution, expertise and financial strength of First American. For more information, visit www.docutech.com or follow Docutech on LinkedIn.

News from FormFree

FormFree® today announced the integration of AccountChek®, a service that allows lenders to verify borrowers' assets, income, employment and rent payment history, with Solex®, a comprehensive eDelivery, eSign, eClose and eVault platform from Docutech®, a First American company.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Tenorshare Announces Update for 4uKey for Android, an Efficient Tool Used for Bypassing Samsung FRP Lock

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tenorshare 4uKey for Android is used by millions of users worldwide on Windows and macOS. With the help of this software, users can remove all types of Android screen locks and bypass FRP on Samsung devices within a few minutes. This time Tenorshare 4uKey for Android is more powerful and efficient because the software now has offered a new solution to bypass Google lock on Samsung devices running Android 11/12 without a password, making the Samsung FRP bypass process become easier than before.

"With the latest update of 4uKey for Android, users can quickly bypass the Samsung FRP lock with minimal effort. Samsung users can quickly bypass the FRP lock of Android 11/12 devices with only three simple steps," said Tenorshare's CEO while introducing the new feature.

EFFICIENT FEATURES OF 4UKEY FOR ANDROID

Remove Any Android Screen Locks in Minutes

Tenorshare's 4uKey for Android makes sure that users can remove screen locks with one click. Using this software, they can remove Android passwords, patterns, finger locks, and face locks.

UPDATED FEATURE OF 4UKEY FOR ANDROID

With the latest update of 4uKey for Android, a simpler Samsung FRP bypass solution is provided, which allows users to bypass the Google account verification without the password in just a few minutes. This feature also works for the latest Samsung devices, including Galaxy S22.

Unlock Early Samsung Devices without Data Loss

With the help of this software, users can easily unlock Samsung devices without worrying about data loss. And this feature is only available for Windows users.

Price and Availability

Tenorshare 4uKey for Android is available for Mac 10.10 and later, and Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11. For Windows users, the price is $29.95 for a 1-month license now.

Learn more: https://www.tenorshare.com/products/android-password-reset-tool.html

About Tenorshare

Tenorshare is a highly-rated, award-winning software company that has developed many top-notch software products focused on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac platforms. The leading software solutions of Tenorshare include data recovery, data transfer, system repair, password recovery, and many more. It is a premium service quality that today Tenorshare products and services are trusted and used by 10 million users across the world.

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenorshare_Inc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TenorshareOfficial/videos

News from Tenorshare Co. Ltd.

Tenorshare 4uKey for Android is used by millions of users worldwide on Windows and macOS. With the help of this software, users can remove all types of Android screen locks and bypass FRP on Samsung devices within a few minutes. This time Tenorshare 4uKey for Android is more powerful and efficient because the software now has offered a new solution to bypass Google lock on Samsung devices running Android 11/12 without a password, making the Samsung FRP bypass process become easier than before.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

MMI ranks No. 11 on Utah Fast 50 list of fastest-growing companies

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced it ranks No. 11 on the 2022 Utah Business list of fastest growing companies in the state.

MMI has experienced immense growth in recent years, as evidenced by its recent inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list as well. MMI is currently used by more than 350 enterprise customers, including more than 40 of the top 50 lenders in the country.

"It's an honor and a privilege to be included on such an impressive list of growing companies in Utah," said MMI founder and CEO Ben Teerlink. "There is a flourishing business community that is home to many successful companies operating nationwide and MMI is proud to consider itself among those ranks. Our data intelligence and market insights for real estate and mortgage professionals have only grown in value alongside our business, and we're proud to provide the insights mortgage and title professionals need to strategically navigate today's market volatility."

Fast 50 companies are established companies selected based on a combination of revenue growth and total revenue and are vetted by Squire and Co. for financial accuracy. They are ranked in order of 2021 growth and must have been in business for at least two years.

"We look forward to recognizing and honoring companies that have found the secret to growing and thriving in today's challenging business world," said Lynnette Cloward, Director of Events at Utah Business. "Congratulations to MMI for being recognized as a 2022 Utah Business Fast 50 Company."

The complete list of the Utah Business Fast 50 companies can be viewed here: https://www.utahbusiness.com/2022-utah-fast-50-list/.

About MMI

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) is a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company's signature product, MMI, provides actionable intelligence for lenders, real estate agents, real estate brokerages, title companies and others in the real estate industry. MMI is currently used by more than 350 enterprise customers, including 20 of the top 25 lenders in the country. To learn more, visit https://mmi.io or contact sales@mmi.io.

News from Mobility Market Intelligence

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced it ranks No. 11 on the 2022 Utah Business list of fastest growing companies in the state.

Related link: https://mmi.io

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Tenorshare announces Surprising Giveaway Event of iPhone 14 and Other Valuable Prizes

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tenorshare, an award-winning international software company, has launched a "Win iPhone 14 by Charging" event starting from 24 August 2022 to 15 September 2022. In this event, participants can complete a few easy tasks to get a chance to win iPhone 14. Moreover, participants can also get other prizes, including Amazon gift cards, a 20% off coupon code, and a 1-month free Phone Mirror license.

"Tenorshare is working with a goal to not just provide state-of-the-art software solutions, but also develop a special bond with customers. That's the reason that company arranges different events to interact more with users. The Win iPhone 14 by Charging event is the latest giveaway event of Tenorshare where users can get a 100% chance to win an iPhone 14 or other valuable gift prizes," said Tenorshare's CEO, while introducing the new feature.

How to Participate

To participate in this event, visit the Tenorshare iPhone 14 giveaway page. There you will see a giant "Charge Now" button. Once you press it, the phone shown on the screen will get charged to some percentage, let's say 50%. Afterward, you will see a list of tasks that you can choose from and complete. Each task also shows how much battery percentage it will add once the task is completed. So, once you start completing the tasks, the battery percentage of the phone keeps increasing. This way, when the phone is 100% charged, you are all set to win iPhone 14 or other prizes.

Event Prizes

* One iPhone 14

* Six Amazon gift cards worth $50

* Ten Amazon gift cards worth $20

* 20% off coupon code

* 1-month free Phone Mirror license

Event Rules

* The battery power is obtained randomly in every task.

* You can pick any task to complete.

* You have only one fair chance.

Winners of the iPhone 14 and Amazon gift cards will be randomly picked from the people who share the iPhone 14 giveaway page on FaceBook or Twitter with hashtags #TenorshareIphone14, #TenorshareGiveaway, and #iPhone14Giveaway. Please note the shared post needs to be public during the event.

iPhone 14 and Amazon gift cards will be distributed to the winners after the end of the event. If you win a 20% off coupon code or 1-month free Phone Mirror license, you will be awarded the prize right away.

About Tenorshare

Tenorshare is a highly-rated, award-winning software company that has developed many top-notch software products focused on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac platforms. The leading software solutions of Tenorshare include data recovery, data transfer, system repair, password recovery, and many more. It is a premium service quality that today Tenorshare products and services are trusted and used by 10 million users across the world.

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenorshare_Inc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TenorshareOfficial/videos

News from Tenorshare Co. Ltd.

Tenorshare, an award-winning international software company, has launched a "Win iPhone 14 by Charging" event starting from 24 August 2022 to 15 September 2022. In this event, participants can complete a few easy tasks to get a chance to win iPhone 14. Moreover, participants can also get other prizes, including Amazon gift cards, a 20% off coupon code, and a 1-month free Phone Mirror license.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

BHERC Presents Its First Health Matters Film Screening and Panel Focused on Mental Health During The 28th Annual African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Black Hollywood Education Resource Center is proud to welcome an incredible lineup of Films, Filmmakers and Healthcare Professionals to the stage of speakers for our 28th Annual Film Festival and First Annual Health Conference: "SUPLLEMENTALLY": Mastering Mental and Brain Health After the Pandemic Across the Globe: Recovery, Healing, Hope, Reimage, taking place August 27, 2022, Cinemark 18 & XD, 6081 Center Drive, Los Angeles and virtually.

Just-announced special experts:

* Dr. Denese O. Shervington, is the author of Healing Is the Revolution, a guide to healing from

-- historical, intergenerational, interpersonal and community trauma. She also hosts the

-- podcast Healing is the Revolution in which her guests share and explore their healing journey through their traumas.

* Dr. Clyde Glenn, As the President and CEO of Rehoboth in Ridgeland, Mississippi, his mission is to assist clients in leading balanced, wholesome, and productive lives through compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care, utilizing approaches that integrate body, mind, and spirit.

* Tia Delaney, MSN-Ed, RN, CCM Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Alzheimer's Association, California Southland as the director of DEI and brain health for the Alzheimer's Association Ms. Delaney specializes in behavioral health, public health, and delivery-system reform.

* Dr. Stephanie A. Patterson, JD, DNP, MBA, MPA, MSN, RN-BC, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, PHNDNP Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a passionate mental health care provider who provides compassionate mental health care nationally.

* Dr. Peter Morante DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, LNC, PMH-BC, GERO-BC, MS-BC provides mental health care and teaches mental health advanced practitioners. He is dedicated to increasing the number of mental health professionals across the globe.

During the Black Hollywood Education Resource Center's Annual film festival, we will bring together a distinguished group of mental health experts, affiliates, peers, providers, government officials, media, and key stakeholders to talk about what it means to recover mentally from the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to see the increasing number of people experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosis, loneliness, suicide, mass shootings and other mental health concerns these past two years, in addition to the largest number of opioid deaths in our history.

The historical landscape and experience of mental health among the African American Community has and remains to be characterized by current and unresolved trauma and violence. To address the impact of mental and brain health in diverse and marginalized communities across the globe, the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center will also present its first Health Matters Film Block, featuring films focused on mental health. "This year's films will help us reimage therapeutic treatments and models of mental health care and to determine ways that we can adequately address the complex challenges of mental illness in marginalized communities, which accounts for approximately one-third of mental illness globally", stated Dr. Shirley Evers-Manly, Dean and Professor, Alcorn State University, who will moderate the session.

During the festival and beyond, participants will discuss alternative ways to heal from trauma and explore the intersecting equity issues that exist. These events unequally affect many African Americans, communities of color and marginalized communities the most, placing them more at risk of a mental health crisis.

These circumstances call for radical change in the paradigm and practices of mental health care, including improving standards of clinician training, and revisioning current models of mental health care delivery. Upon completion of this conference, participants will enhance their knowledge of evidence-based practices to improve the behavioral and clinical skills of nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals who care for persons and families of all ages and cultural / socioeconomic status living with mental illness across the globe through the lens of film and the sound of music.

REGISTRATION AND TICKETS

Event registration is available online at https://bherc.org/bherc-health-matters/

In Person Registration

$50.00- General Admission (4 CEU Credits & Breakfast) | $20.00- Student / Senior(Breakfast)

Live Virtual Attendance

$30.00- General Admission (4 CEU Credits) | $25.00- General Admission | $20.00- Student/Senior

Virtual Attendance

$30.00- General Admission (4 CEU Credits) | $25.00- General Admission | $20.00- Student/Senior

About Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center

Founded in 1996, by Sandra Evers-Manly, BHERC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public benefit organization designed to advocate, educate, research, develop, and preserve the history and future of African Americans in film and television. BHERC programs include film festivals, mentoring, book signings, script readings, film and animation contests, scholarships, and other programs and special events. BHERC recognizes the contributions of African American men and women in front of and behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.

BE ACTIVE - ENGAGED - INSPIRED

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/black.hollywood.9

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhercdotorg

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackHollywoodEducationResourceCenterBHERC

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-hollywood-education-and-resource- center/about/

HASHTAGS: #news #bherc #breaking #love #film #life #support #today #movie # #filmmaking #filmfestival #filmmaker #camera #director #shortfilm #bherc #bhercdotorg #aafmsemsfs #aafmsemsfs2022 #mentalhealth #bherchealthmatters

SPEAKER BIOS

:: Shirley Evers-Manly, PhD, RN, FAAN is the founder and President of All Health Care, Imani's in Oakland, California and Interim Dean Alcorn State University School of Nursing, in Natchez, Mississippi.

She earned a PhD from the University of California, San Francisco, Bachelor of Science Nursing degree and a Master of Science Nursing degree from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. Dr. Shirley Evers-Manly, has more than 35 years of experience developing and implementing clinical, academic, and community-based health promotion and prevention programs; as well as working with vulnerable populations and speaking about diversity locally and abroad. She served as the Principal Investigator for the Aim 2 Care Multiple Chronic Conditions training grant, Bridges to the Doctorate and Song Brown Student Success grants.

She has won numerous prestigious awards for her accomplishments and contributions to improve clinical practices, inpatient and community health outcomes, and academia success and was awarded Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Community Service by the California State Senate and United States Congress. In 2014, she was given the prestigious honor of induction into the Inaugural Leadership Hall of Fame, Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, Alpha Eta Chapter (UCSF).

:: Dr. Evers-Manly is an internationally recognized expert in oncology and health disparities throughout the life span. She has made significant contributions in advocating to eliminate health disparities and inequities throughout the world. She gives voice to those who feel they have no voice.

Dr. Evers-Manly's understanding of underserved populations brings a humanistic approach to strategic, safe, high quality and cost-effective healthcare-she has leadership assets and skills from which the health care arena will benefit.

For her significant contributions in the areas of service, scholarship, community, and leadership, she was inducted as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, which was established to serve the general public and nursing profession by advancing health policy and practice through the generation, synthesis and dissemination of nursing knowledge. Dr. Evers-Manly is on faculty at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Nursing, is a former Regional Chair for Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor society where 26 nursing honor society chapters reported to her. Currently she serves as member of the National Black Nurses Association and is the Chair of the Association's Ad hoc Committee on the Global Health.

:: Dr. Denese Shervington has an intersectional career in public health and academic psychiatry. She is the Chair of Psychiatry and Professor at Charles R. Drew University. Dr. Shervington has held Clinical Professorships in the Departments of Psychiatry at Columbia University and Tulane University. A graduate of New York University School of Medicine, she also received a Masters of Public Health in Population Studies and Family Planning from Tulane University School of Public Health. She completed her residency in Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. A Fellow of the American Psychiatry Association (APA) she is a recipient of the APA's Award for Excellence in Service and Advocacy; prior to which she received the Jeanne Spurlock Minority award. Dr. Shervington is also a member of the American College of Psychiatrists and serves on the Psychiatry Resident-In-Training Commission. Dr. Shervington has testified before the United States Congress on Childhood Trauma and co-chaired the New Orleans City Council Taskforce on Childhood Trauma. She is a member of the Scientific Board of the Centre for Society and Mental Health at Kings College, London. Dr. Shervington has authored several papers in peer-reviewed journals addressing health disparities, the social determinants of health and resilience in underserved communities.

Dr. Shervington is the author of Healing Is the Revolution, a guide to healing from historical, intergenerational, interpersonal and community trauma. She also hosts the podcast Healing is the Revolution in which her guests share and explore their healing journey through their traumas. She is the proud parent of two amazing children - Iman and Kaleb, and three grandchildren - Ayelet, Haddassah, and Yoav.

:: Dr. Clyde E. Glenn is a native of Cleveland, MS. He graduated from Alcorn State University and completed his medical school education at The University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency training in Psychiatry at The Ohio State University in 1994 and is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Glenn is the founder and proprietor of Rehoboth Psychiatric Services in Ridgeland, MS. He has over 30 years of experience of psychiatric practice in both outpatient and inpatient settings and treats children and adults across the spectrum of psychiatric disorders. He is president of the Essie B. and William Earl Glenn Family Foundation and the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Awareness Foundation of Mississippi.

:: Dr. Stephanie A. Patterson, JD, DNP, MBA, MPA, MSN, RN-BC, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, PHN, is a Lifetime Member of the Council of Black Nurses-Los Angeles, a chapter of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc. She is a practicing healthcare provider in California and a nurse scholar with a passion for providing high-quality, appropriate, patient-centered psychiatric care to clients who are from traditionally underserved and/or historically marginalized communities.

As a nurse leader, Dr. Patterson serves on the NBNA Ad Hoc Collaborative Committee on Mentorship, a program aimed at helping NBNA nurses/student nurses at various levels of their development. She enjoys mentoring nursing students through the NBNA Collaborative Mentorship Program, for the purpose of increasing the number of BIPOC nurses in the workforce.

Her long history of academic achievements, community-based accomplishments, as well as a demonstrated history of excellence in the clinical setting while improving client outcomes, makes her stand out. A highlight of some of the awards Dr. Patterson has received in the recent past include the 2022 Nurse Practitioner of the Year Award (San Francisco Bay Area), 2017 Millennial Nurse of the Year Award, 2016 NBNA Under 40 Award, and the 2015 NBNA Student Nurse of the Year Award. She also served as a Student Board Representative while enrolled in nursing school.

:: Tia Delaney, MSN-Ed, RN, CCM Born in Boston, MA, Tia currently holds a master's degree in nursing with an emphasis in education and

is a certified clinical case manager. As a registered nurse, with over 28 years in the healthcare industry, and having previous roles within those organizations as Director of Patient Care Services, Chief Operating Officer, and Administrator, Tia has overseen the various facets required to deliver quality and competent clinical care to thousands of home health, palliative, hospice, and hospital-based clients. With a focus on the baby-boom and geriatric population, she understands the current healthcare plight America is facing and remains a passionate and dedicated advocate for the enhancement of healthcare services to the frail, vulnerable, and elderly members within the community.

Her direct observation of the healthcare inequities, social determinants of health, and lack of clinician diversity within the Los Angeles population that she served, has led her to collaborate with various organizations to design policies, procedures, regulations, and resources, to improve the health-related outcomes of the marginalized and underserved. Innovation, leadership, and initiative are just a few of the qualities that define her work-ethic.

As Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Alzheimer's Association, her goals are to cultivate relationships with diverse communities which includes sharing time, talent, resources, and exchanging ideas to ensure neutrally fair access to opportunities, resources, and fiscal support. Additionally, she oversees the organization's mission of creating and maintaining a culture of inclusivity to its diverse constituents and ensure interests and needs are welcomed and fully considered within its multiple communication platforms, mission activities, and business practices. As a commitment to paying it forward, Tia is a clinical instructor teaching both theory and clinical skills to our nation's future nurses. Additionally, she volunteers her time providing community-based health & wellness seminars which focus on providing education and resources to empower others in areas such as chronic disease management, preventative care, and holistic-health awareness.

:: Dr. Pedro E. Morante DNP, LNC, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, NP-C, GERO-BC, MEDSURG-BC, PMH-BC, is a mental health advocate and a dual board certified as Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Brain Health USA and Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing. He holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice with subspecialty of PMHNP from Brandman University. He graduated from Charles R. Drew University with his MSN focusing on Family Nurse Practitioner track. He is also a dual board certified through AANP and American Nurses Credentialing Center as a FNP as well as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) through ANCC.

Dr. Morante has cared for adolescent and adult patients in a variety of settings, including in-patient hospitals, community group homes, and out-patient practices. He has dedicated much of her nursing career to working with individuals with geriatric and psychiatry across lifespan.

Dr. Morante specializes in behavioral health and treating adults with i complex medical and behavioral conditions. In addition, he is the CEO of Morante and Associates Training Center. As both a clinical practitioner and professor, he has gained extensive experience delivering telehealth services to patients and educating nurse practitioners on using telehealth to improve access to care.

SPONSORS

* Alcorn State University School of Nursing

* BlackDoctor.org

* All Health Care Imani's

* National Black Nurses Association

* The Council of Black Nurses, Los Angeles

* Morante Associates Training Center

* The Glenn Foundation

News from Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center

The Black Hollywood Education Resource Center (BHERC) is proud to welcome an incredible lineup of Films, Filmmakers and Healthcare Professionals to the stage of speakers for our 28th Annual Film Festival and First Annual Health Conference: "SUPLLEMENTALLY": Mastering Mental and Brain Health After the Pandemic Across the Globe: Recovery, Healing, Hope, Reimage, taking place August 27, 2022, Cinemark 18 & XD, 6081 Center Drive, Los Angeles and virtually.

Related link: https://bherc.org/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Reach Out Once Again with Help

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Volunteer Ministers from Scientology Churches in Florida returned to The Bahamas as promised to provide training to help local communities become self-sufficient in times of disaster.

In 2019, a team of Scientology Volunteer Ministers helped in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian with the search and rescue effort and cleanup, and provided food and supplies to communities hardest hit by the storm. When they completed their disaster response, officials invited them back to train local residents so the next time disaster strikes they can be prepared. But several months later the pandemic struck.

Now, with COVID-related travel restrictions lifted, the volunteers returned to the island as promised. And those who attended their training are so glad they did.

The Volunteer Ministers provided a series of seminars in Lewis Yard, a community in West End Grand Bahama that was devastated by Hurricane Dorian.

A Volunteer Minister, who is also a certified EMT, trained those attending on how to administer CPR - an emergency life-saving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. She followed this with training on "Stop the Bleed" -basic trauma care to stop or slow bleeding during emergencies. Each seminar included practical drills through which those attending gained confidence in their ability to use the techniques to save lives.

This was followed by training in the use of Scientology assists - techniques developed by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard that can help people recover from stress, loss and trauma. In addition to showing them how to use these techniques and having them practice them on each other, the Volunteer Minister shared examples of how she has helped survivors recover from the shock of losing a loved one and assisted people to overcome hopelessness so they can get on with rebuilding their lives. She encouraged them to visit the Scientology website to enroll on the Scientology Tools for Life Assists for Illnesses and Injuries Course to gain more information and find additional assists they can learn and use.

One community leader, who helped organize and attended the seminars, said the Scientology team has ignited "a spark of hope in the community." She now looks forward to preparing surrounding communities so they too can be self-sufficient when disaster strikes.

Whether serving in their communities or on the other side of the world, the motto of the Scientology Volunteer Minister is "Something can be done about it." The program, created by Mr. Hubbard in the mid-1970s, is sponsored by the Church of Scientology International as a religious social service and constitutes one of the world's most significant independent relief forces.

The Volunteer Minister "helps his fellow man on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, truth and spiritual values to the lives of others."

The Scientology Network features Scientology: Tools for Life, an introduction to the basic principles and technology that comprise the training of the Volunteer Minister. These films present practical tools anybody may learn and use to overcome problems, live a happier life, and better the lives of those around them.

The Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/

https://www.scientology.tv/films/scientology-principles/tools-for-life.html

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/nGRWeCFOtI8

News from Church of Scientology International

Volunteer Ministers from Scientology Churches in Florida returned to The Bahamas as promised to provide training to help local communities become self-sufficient in times of disaster. The Volunteer Ministers provided a series of seminars in Lewis Yard, a community in West End Grand Bahama that was devastated by Hurricane Dorian.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Turning Unwanted Vehicles into Lifesaving Opportunities: How Vehicle Donations Help the Sacramento SPCA Save Animals’ Lives

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- With gas prices still hovering above $5.30 per gallon and many people leaving their "gas guzzlers" in the driveway, the Sacramento SPCA is reminding the community that it's the perfect time to donate their unwanted vehicle to benefit the animals.

Since 2017, the Sacramento SPCA has partnered with CARS, Inc. to accept vehicle donations at no cost to donors, regardless of whether the vehicle is running or not. Proceeds from sales of the used cars, trucks, boats, RVs, and motorcycles donated help the Sacramento SPCA provide care to more than 40,000 animals that enter their doors each year.

"Unfortunately, we've seen vehicle donations decline by 33% in 2022," said Kenn Altine, Sacramento SPCA CEO. "This has occurred as new vehicle sales also decreased in 2022, due to rising vehicle prices and less inventory."

The average vehicle donation to the Sacramento SPCA is approximately $1,500 - which can provide lifesaving surgeries for three animals or cover the cost of microchips and vaccines for fifteen animals.

Donating a vehicle to the Sacramento SPCA is as easy as filling out the online vehicle donation form or picking up a phone and speaking to a live donor support representative - and every donation helps save animals' lives. The partners at CARS, Inc. will tow the vehicle at no cost to the owner (regardless of whether it's running or not), and donors will receive a donation receipt.

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

For more information about how to donate your vehicle to the Sacramento SPCA, visit https://www.sspca.org/vehicle or call 844-700-GIVE today.

About the Sacramento SPCA:

Founded in 1892, the Sacramento SPCA has been providing homeless animals with individual comfort, shelter, and love for more than 130 years. They provide compassionate medical care to tens of thousands of animals annually and offer a variety of programs and services designed to keep people and pets together for life. Visit http://sspca.org/ or follow at Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

News from Sacramento SPCA

With gas prices still hovering above $5.30 per gallon and many people leaving their "gas guzzlers" in the driveway, the Sacramento SPCA is reminding the community that it's the perfect time to donate their unwanted vehicle to benefit the animals.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

DocMagic Earns a Second Consecutive Spot on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document generation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it again made Inc. 5000's list of fastest-growing private companies for 2022.

Companies on this year's Inc. 5000 list are ranked according to percentage of revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. DocMagic's growth rate for this three-year period was 100 percent, earning the company the rank of 4,434 in the financial services category.

"We are honored to have achieved a growth rate that places us on Inc.'s prestigious list of rapidly growing U.S. companies for a second time," said Dominic Iannitti, president and CEO of DocMagic. "The mortgage banking industry continues to be a highly competitive environment. Making this list in back-to-back years tells us that our digital solutions are putting our growing list of lender-clients in the most efficient, compliant and cost-effective positions possible."

DocMagic's award-winning Total eClose(tm) platform, document generation, automated compliance and targeted digital lending solutions are credited with helping lenders successfully operate in an unprecedentedly high-volume lending landscape.

Inc. magazine stated that the companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Notable is that the total revenue among the 5000 companies on the 2022 list was $317.5 billion with 1,178,549 jobs added. Only 945 companies on this year's list were repeat honorees like DocMagic.

"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."

Complete results of the 2022 Inc. 5000 winners, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

About DocMagic

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

About Inc.

The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

News from DocMagic, Inc.

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document generation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it again made Inc. 5000's list of fastest-growing private companies for 2022.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Michigan business owner creates Genesee County COVID-19 Portal – App to save lives

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Jonathan McKay, operating as the Project Manager for the Genesee County COVID-19 Portal (GCCP) presented by Flint Innovative Solutions 501(c)(3) designed by Keeping Tabs, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint 501(c)(3), and Michigan United 501(c)(3). The GCCP is a curated mobile application used to offer credible information resources to the members of Flint, Michigan, and the surrounding Genesee County areas.

With help from partners at:

* The Genesee County Health Department

* The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)

* The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

* COVID Act Now

- The Harvard Global Health Institute

- The Center for Global Health Science and Security at Georgetown University

- Stanford University's Clinical Excellence Research Center

* The American Academy of Pediatrics

* The Genesee County Health Department

* Flint Eats App

* The Flint Center for Health Equity Solutions (FCHES)-National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)-funded Transdisciplinary Collaborative Center. A partnership with Michigan State University and Flint community.

As Project Manager, McKay is joined by community leaders Jaiden Hogan, Jaden Switalski, and Jovan Slaughter to provide cutting-edge multimedia content for the GCCP project.

Marinequa

Keeping Tabs commissioned Jaiden Hogan to capture the experiences of the citizens in Genesee County. This has made it possible to utilize GCCP events and social media coverage throughout the project as a platform for community members to share things otherwise underrepresented.

Hogan has been curating Media Development Collections since 2012 traveling out of the country and documenting the breathtaking cultures and agriculture in Swaziland, Africa where Hogan aided in the construction of a church and fixed soccer fields that the kids of the community use daily. Marinequa is an emerging Media Development Agency drawing attention with intense colors, unique set design, and a personalized photo and video experience, led by Jaiden Hogan.

Slaughter

Jovan Slaughter was crucial to the development of GCCP's structure, assisting the people of Flint to better represent themselves in the media. Slaughter has been assisting the communities of Flint for over 5 years allowing opportunities for the residents to speak on an open forum of their personal endeavors. As such Slaughter has in-depth knowledge in the field of Community Advocacy and Promotion including the operations side (e.g., running day-to-day operations) and the business management side (e.g., staffing, marketing, etc.).

High Tied

Jaden Switalski was responsible for editing the footage scheduled by Jovan Slaughter after being captured by Jaiden Hogan. Switalski specializes in skills such as Video Production, Editing, Scripting, Graphic Design, Audio Engineering, and Google and YouTube SEO (Search Engine Optimization) since his beginnings in content creation in 2013.

Jonathan McKay, the founder of Keeping Tabs, started a partnership in February with Jaden Switalski, to develop digital assets and launch High Tied Productions in the Web 3 Digital Space. High Tied Production is owned and operated by Jaden Switalski. Studying the inner workings of social media marketing through its peak he became aware of the gaps in the industry that needed to be filled. High Tied Production was founded to fill those gaps in content creation.

Keeping Tabs has since premiered the first High Tied Augmented Reality Filter with technologies provided by the Meta Suite and Spark AR and began development on the first model for the High Tied Metaverse, "High Tied Island." Switalski believes that Web 3 and Blockchain Technologies will impact the future of art and creation without taking away the raw beauty and spirit of traditional art forms.

Van Der Plas

Jonathan McKay was contacted by Van Der Plas Gallery's online curation department for the exhibition, "Flight of the Butterfly," which hosts Virtual Gallery tours post-show. Van Der Plas is a core part of the contemporary and underground art scene in New York.

McKay and Switalski paired with painter Jessica Peterson, to create a 20 x 36 acrylic painting on canvas of High Tied Island. Continuing to push the boundaries of traditional media and be a driving force in the development of artists and content creation through the rise of digital curation.

Al Diaz who is well-known for his collaboration with Jean-Michel Basquiat on SAMO(c) was also featured in the Flight of the Butterfly.

Linnea Moritz is an artist who specialized in cubism; an art style specialized in capturing the essence and energy of an object, scene, or person, rather than focusing on the physical representation as we see it. This summer she was selected twice to exhibit at the Van Der Plas Gallery in the art exhibits "Rays of Light" and "Flight of the Butterfly" on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City.

Linnea Moritz has also collaborated directly with Model Jonathan McKay to create a multimedia art piece for the 'Art Groove' show at Bowery Art Room. The art piece was created as a testimony to highlight McKay's important role as an influence; his travels and partnerships through Flint Innovative Solutions allowed him to have a positive impact on his local community.

Upcoming

After a long history in Global Philanthropy and Fundraising Keeping Tabs and Moritz are looking to amalgamate in the presentation of a new sports-based art collection in partnership with the influence of Webster University Women's Basketball Player Jenna Gregory.

McKay also sends a special mention to Reece Mathews, Madisson Gordon, Jerin Sage and Luke Benson in their legacies.

FOR BOOKINGS AND DETAILS

Beginning Fall 2022, McKay will be accepting bookings and brand partnerships.

Contact by phone:

(810) 874-3756

Email: KTWJM@gmail.com

For brand partnerships and all inquiries involving influencer marketing, entertainment, or collaborations with other artists: ROARJMCKAY@gmail.com

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/ZxYmzjrLKX8

News from Keeping Tabs Media

Jonathan McKay, operating as the Project Manager for the Genesee County COVID-19 Portal (GCCP) presented by Flint Innovative Solutions 501(c)(3) designed by Keeping Tabs, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint 501(c)(3), and Michigan United 501(c)(3). The GCCP is a curated mobile application used to offer credible information resources to the members of Flint, Michigan, and the surrounding Genesee County areas.

Related link: https://linktr.ee/roarjmckay

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Talon International Launches New Anti-Counterfeit and Consumer Engagement Technology, StegVision

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Talon International is excited to launch breakthrough anti-counterfeit and consumer engagement technology: StegVision functions off an easy-to-use app that helps businesses and consumers combat counterfeit products across all industries and create powerful engagement(s) with their consumers.

By combining AI, machine learning, computer vision, and steganography, StegVision encodes invisible unique labels or markings for brands and products. Algorithms are placed within the label design that only StegVision's app can see. By giving each brand or product its own unique invisible markings, StegVision prevents fake products and counterfeit items from easily entering the market and being sold as originals.

Larry Dyne, CEO of Talon, said, "Counterfeit products and difficulties with product authentication cause many businesses unmanageable losses. Furthermore, customers need to have confidence in the retailer they're buying from. Should they discover a brand selling counterfeit products, their perception of that company would change drastically, and they would be unlikely to make a purchase. Now, with StegVision, consumers can buy with certainty, and brands can protect their products from counterfeiting."

One element brands will love about StegVision is how easy it is to implement and roll out. Their anti-counterfeiting solutions require no changes to the clients existing artwork, logo, or design. There's no need for invasive tags, QR codes, or expensive printing methods: production processes can stay as they are.

StegVision opens a new marketing communications channel, giving brands direct access to engaged consumers. The moment of authentication is a crucial step in the purchasing decision. Empowering brands to interact with consumers instantly will be game-changing for conversions.

It has become much easier to produce and distribute counterfeit products. The rise in internet shopping and international shipping has created a global network of fakes. StegVision gives brands control over their distribution network and provides a direct connection to retailers and customers.

Having consulted some of the biggest names across multiple industries, Talon International discovered prevalent counterfeiting issues and reviewed the problems with existing anti-counterfeit solutions. From there, development began, creating a SaaS platform and app that businesses and consumers can have confidence in.

Consumers can now use the StegVision technology within their favorite brand's app and begin scanning products to check for authenticity. Seamless API integration allows businesses to introduce StegVision to their existing systems.

Unlike other anti-counterfeiting apps, StegVision sees its technology as being revolutionary for all industries, particularly those facing a battle against counterfeiting, including fashion, wine, toys, pharmaceuticals, and more.

To learn more about StegVision and discover how you can implement anti-counterfeit technology into your production processes, visit https://stegvision.com/.

About Talon International & StegVision Technology:

Talon International invented the world's first zipper in 1893. Since then, they've been leading the way with solutions in tags, labeling, custom trim, and printed marketing solutions. They continue to move forward with protecting brand integrity to serve consumers with confidence, thanks to the introduction of StegVision anti-counterfeiting solutions.

News from Talon International Inc

Talon International is excited to launch breakthrough anti-counterfeit and consumer engagement technology: StegVision functions off an easy-to-use app that helps businesses and consumers combat counterfeit products across all industries and create powerful engagement(s) with their consumers.

Related link: https://taloninternational.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

New Technology, 28 Patents, for secure Iris ID. Utilized By the UN, US Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Homeland Security, and Many in Private Sector. Available for Investment or Purchase

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ProNova Partners, an L.A. based Mergers and Acquisitions firm, has been selected to oversee investment in or the sale of a patented, groundbreaking ID and security technology. This technology involves iris recognition including in the outdoors under bright sunlight, plus world-leading iris recognition tech secured by crypto wallet.

ProNova Partners, a fifteen-year-old Mergers and Acquisitions company, has announced their selection to oversee investment in or the full sale of a world-leading, patented, iris recognition technology.

This technology currently has clients such as the UN, the US Department of Homeland Security, the US Navy, US Marine Corps, the governments of India, the Philippines, Kenya, and numerous others in both the public and private sectors. Uses range from numerous physical security applications to blockchain and cryptocurrency applications.

"The producing company owns 28 patents on this tech," related Rick Carlson, CEO of ProNova Partners. "Its proprietary 'iris recognition in bright outdoors under sunlight' technology is coupled with innovative world-leading iris recognition to crypto wallet. This dramatically improves the security and convenience of digital assets on blockchain."

"This new technology will be usable and game-changing in both developed and emerging countries," announced Rick Carlson CEO and founder of ProNova Partners. "We are proud to be a part of bringing this to the world market."

The technology meets information sharing protocols between service providers and will lead to a new and open data economy. The ramifications are complete security for Bank information, Financial Transaction Data, Driving Data, SNS Contents, Health Information, Government/Education Certification, Insurance Information-in short data stemming from virtually any source.

ProNova Partners has assisted expansion or sale of some 400 firms in its history, in multiple areas of the marketplace.

"We are very pleased to assist in the growth and expansion of this much needed and innovative technology," concluded Carlson. "This tech empowers users to safely and securely lock and unlock everything from bank and medical transactions to equipment and even clothing. It could well change the way everything is done, and to do so with 'no mistake security' for every user."

For detailed information go to: https://pronovapartners.com/engagement/patented-world-leading-iris-recognition-technology-firm-for-sale/

News from ProNova Partners

ProNova Partners, an L.A. based Mergers and Acquisitions firm, has been selected to oversee investment in or the sale of a patented, groundbreaking ID and security technology. This technology involves iris recognition including in the outdoors under bright sunlight, plus world-leading iris recognition tech secured by crypto wallet.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Thousands Expected to March on DeSantis This Weekend for Reproductive Rights

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Thousands of people this weekend are expected to March on Ron DeSantis, the Capitol and the Supreme Court of Florida, Bans Off Our Bodies Florida announced today. Fed up with the way that the Republican government is treating their rights, they are prepared to show the governor their displeasure with numbers.

What: Thousands to March on Governor's Mansion

When: August 27, 2022

"I think that the consistent insults that come from Tallahassee have worn down the patience of the people of Florida," Laura Lippo, one of the organizers said of the March, "and they are ready to show Ron that attacking our bodily autonomy is the last straw."

"Our main message is that he, and his fellow lawmakers, need to make a declaration, with actions to match, that they will support the people of this state under no uncertain terms by declining all legislation that prevents the right to choose." Laura concluded.

DeSantis has continued to uncharacteristically remain relatively quiet on the subject, only saying that he would, "work to expand pro-life protections." Most political scholars feel this is to avoid the election year controversy that largely favors the opposing view.

The peaceful protest on Saturday is pressuring the governor to make his stand.

"The constitution of Florida states, 'Every natural person has the right to be let alone and free from governmental intrusion into the person's private life'," Emmie Reed, another organizer of the March said, "what we are asking of Ron DeSantis is to enforce our Constitutional rights."

Bans Off Our Bodies Florida is a campaign led by abortion rights supporters. It is a movement for reproductive rights and healthcare with rallies across the state which are intended to send a message loud and clear: All people deserve access to abortions when they need it and in the communities they live in.

LEARN MORE:

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bansoffourbodiesflorida/

FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056758318558916/?ref=share_group_link

Event page: https://fb.me/e/2CCBBPrFP

Instagram https://instagram.com/bansoffflorida?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

News from Bans Off Our Bodies Florida

Thousands of people this weekend are expected to March on Ron DeSantis, the Capitol and the Supreme Court of Florida, Bans Off Our Bodies Florida announced today. Fed up with the way that the Republican government is treating their rights, they are prepared to show the governor their displeasure with numbers.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Roger Guilian, Former Counsel and Risk Management Expert for ENR Top 100 Engineering Firm, Bolsters Greyling Division of EPIC

ALPHARETTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a national insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Roger Guilian, J.D., has joined the firm's Greyling division as Senior Vice President, Risk Management.

In his new role, Guilian will be responsible for risk avoidance and management consulting; developing legal and legislative initiatives that are critical to large design firms; as well as client service. He will be based in the Fairhope, Alabama area and will report to Gregg Bundschuh, Managing Principal, Greyling, a division of EPIC.

Guilian joins Greyling from an ENR Top-100 civil engineering firm where he served as General Counsel. Prior to going in-house, Guilian was an active litigator, trying dozens of insurance defense jury trials, and litigating hundreds of suits to favorable pre-trial resolutions. During his 18-year in-house experience, Guilian gained extensive experience and knowledge in matters affecting risk and legal exposure to engineers, their firms, and other design professionals, including contracts risk management, professional liability insurance, and defense of errors & omissions claims.

In addition to being a member of the State Bar of Alabama, Guilian is deeply engaged in industry and engineering associations. Guilian currently serves on the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Risk Management Committee, ACEC Business Resources & Education Committee, ACEC Management Practices Committee, and the American Bar Association's Construction Law Forum. Guilian served as a Trustee on the ACEC Business Insurance Trust from 2020-2022, was an active contributing member of the ACEC Legal Counsel Forum from 2007-2022 and chaired the Alabama State Bar Construction Law Section in 2018.

"We are excited for Roger to join Greyling. His experience as a trusted advisor to a large, sophisticated design firm and engineering professionals will deliver immediate and direct value to our clients. His commitment to client service and professional counsel aligns perfectly with our historic practices," said Bundschuh.

Learn more about Greyling, a division of EPIC, at: https://greyling.com

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has more than 2,800 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients. For more information on EPIC, visit: https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

News from EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a national insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Roger Guilian, J.D., has joined the firm's Greyling division as Senior Vice President, Risk Management.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

AI-Based Transit Signal Prioritization Helps Buses in Silicon Valley Get Residents Living in Zero-Vehicle Households to Destinations Faster

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County C/CAG) and the Intelligent Transit Signal Prioritization (iTSP) project partners have successfully completed a pilot project that demonstrated a positive impact on improved transit performance in East Palo Alto, Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) announced today.

* Without iTSP, buses stop at traffic signals 70% of the time.

* With iTSP deployed at key traffic intersections, buses spent less time idling and got riders to their destinations faster and more efficiently.

* Fact Sheet about the iTSP project - https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1-nIZmFkuuJ-Ow0W5MInB2zu4_eGYtu8l

With funding from C/CAG, Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) formed a coalition of public and private stakeholders including San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the City of East Palo Alto and technology company LYT, to deliver intelligent transit priority along congested arteries in transit-dependent communities. The City of East Palo Alto is a place where such improvements are most needed and can potentially improve the quality of life for residents.

SSV successfully led the pilot project, creating a blueprint for future investments in regional bus systems. The SSV/ LYT team will present the project findings in a Special Presentation to the City of East Palo Alto City Council at the September 20th, 2022, City Council meeting.

The efficiency of local transit has a direct impact on communities such as East Palo Alto which is designated as an Equity Priority Community by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). This designation is in part due to the number of Zero-Vehicle Households, meaning households that do not own a personal vehicle making it a challenge to get to work, school, etc. In East Palo Atlo, 9% of households do not have a vehicle compared to 6% countywide in San Mateo.

For the pilot project, the coalition deployed LYT's Artificial Intelligence-powered Transit Signal Priority (TSP) technology, called LYT.transit, on a corridor consisting of four signalized intersections in East Palo Alto. This corridor is a subsection of SamTrans route 281 and includes the following intersections: University Ave. at Bay Rd., Runnymede St., Bell St., and Donohoe St.

The iTSP deployment on University Ave. yielded a significant positive impact on several key performance indicators:

* iTSP reduced northbound intersection delays by 45% and southbound intersection delays by 19%.

* These reductions translate to 18% and 7% reductions in travel time for northbound and southbound respectively.

Bringing cities, agencies and tech together around some of the big challenges facing under-represented communities is itself a powerful tool.

"SSV is recognized for creating unique partnerships and we are pleased to identify a solution for a systemic transit issue in East Palo Alto with LYT's innovative technology and introduce SamTrans to an AI-powered TSP solution that scales for wider deployment," said SSV Board Chair Andrew (Drew) Clark.

LYT is a cloud-based software platform that uses state-of-the-art connected vehicle and machine learning technologies to prioritize the flow of vehicles in a city and across a corridor. By optimizing public transport, emergency and other vehicles it enables shorter travel times, less congestion, improved air quality and more reliable mass transit.

To learn more about the iTSP project and SSV, contact Drew Clark at AirQuality@sustainablesv.org.

About Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV):

Sustainable Silicon Valley ( https://www.sustainablesv.org/ ) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit "think and do tank" that has a well-deserved reputation for coalescing Silicon Valley residents, government, agencies, leading tech companies, and start-ups around tough sustainability issues such as equity, transit, decarbonization, building electrification and water reuse.

Twitter: @SustainableSV - https://twitter.com/SustainableSV

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-silicon-valley/

MULTIMEDIA:

PHOTO Link for Media: https://smctd.canto.com/v/SamTransMedia/album/V2LIS?viewIndex=0&display=fitView&column=image&id=f7224u8fr529t3176orqkb0t4b

Photo Caption: SamTrans buses get residents living in Zero-Vehicle households to their destinations faster and more efficiently using AI-based Transit Signal Prioritization through a project led by Sustainable Silicon Valley and a coalition of partners including C/CAG, City of East Palo Alto, and LYT. Photo courtesy of SamTrans.

RELATED LINKS:

https://lyt.ai/

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1-nIZmFkuuJ-Ow0W5MInB2zu4_eGYtu8l

https://www.samtrans.com/transit-signal-priority-projects

News from Sustainable Silicon Valley

The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County C/CAG) and the Intelligent Transit Signal Prioritization (iTSP) project partners have successfully completed a pilot project that demonstrated a positive impact on improved transit performance in East Palo Alto, Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) announced today.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Danish Volunteers Say Learning About Drug Abuse Can Save Your Life

COPENHAGEN, Denmark /ScoopCloud/ -- Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Denmark share the Truth About Drugs, raising awareness on the danger of drugs including overdose, the subject of International Drug Overdose Awareness Day, August 31.

Passionate about helping youth avoid the tragedy of drug abuse and addiction and the growing crisis of overdose deaths, Scientologists of Copenhagen take action with drug prevention.

For example, volunteers from the Church of Scientology Denmark brought their Truth About Drugs initiative to the kick-off of this year's Tour de France in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Through his research into the mind, spirit and life, Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard found drugs to be "the single most destructive element present in our current culture." And to take effective action against the damage of drugs to the individual and society, the Church of Scientology of Denmark sponsors a chapter of Foundation for a Drug-Free World.

Using the Foundation's Truth About Drugs initiative, volunteers educate youth and adults on what drugs are and what they do.

So earlier this summer, when the Tour de France held its initial stage or "Grand Départ" in Copenhagen, volunteers in their signature teal Truth About Drugs T-shirts joined fans gathered to give a send-off to the team, whose Jonas Vingegaard brought home the yellow jersey of the Tour's overall champion-the first Dane to achieve this honor since 1996.

Copenhagen is known as the world's most bicycle-friendly city, and the anti-drug cyclists from the Church of Scientology were perfectly at home with their banner and booklets, riding through the city to promote the truth about drugs.

Drug prevention has long been recognized as a vital service to communities, but never more than now, in light of drug overdose trends. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime states, "Prevention strategies based on scientific evidence working with families, schools, and communities can ensure that children and youth, especially the most marginalized and poor, grow and stay healthy and safe into adulthood and old age. For every dollar spent on prevention, at least ten can be saved in future health, social and crime costs." And the Office urges communities to "support drug abuse prevention based on scientific evidence as an investment in the wellbeing of children, adolescents, youth, families and communities."

The Church of Scientology Denmark is an Ideal Scientology Organization, dedicated in May 2017 by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige. It is configured to service Scientologists in their ascent to spiritual freedom and serve as a home for the entire community-a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.

The Church of Scientology Denmark is featured in an episode of Destination Scientology on the Scientology Network, which is available at DIRECTV channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, through mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/

https://www.drugfreeworld.org

https://en.scientology-denmark.org/

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/SFaNBezJPc8

News from Church of Scientology International

Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Denmark share the Truth About Drugs, raising awareness on the danger of drugs including overdose, the subject of International Drug Overdose Awareness Day, August 31.

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

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.