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Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Releases Inspirational Book of Essays by Coach and Author Lauren Schwarzfeld

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is releasing "Unboxed: Essays on Learning to Trust Myself to Stop Doing the Things I Hate" (ISBN: 979-8985225327), the first book by coach Lauren Schwarzfeld. Written in a humorous and down-to-earth tone, "Unboxed" is part memoir and part manifesto, detailing how Schwarzfeld found herself with a prestigious degree, a fast-paced New York finance job, a loving husband and three beautiful children and yet still felt stuck. Each essay examines the efforts she took to find her way back to herself.

In the book, Schwarzfeld shares the diverse life experiences she earned by trying on various careers-as a waitress, accounting professional, direct sales representative, doula and stay-at-home mom-before finding her place as a writer and life coach.

In the same wise and caring voice that she has established through her writing in the Westchester County Mom Collective and as a contributor to the bestselling anthology "The Addiction Diaries," "Unboxed" puts Schwarzfeld's personal journey on paper for the first time while inspiring readers to become the authors of their own stories.

"'Unboxed' is a breath of fresh air," says publisher Anna David. "Lauren's life story is completely her own, and the voice she uses to tell it is lively and engaging. There are a lot of books out there about 'bottoming out' on certain behaviors before making a change and yet few that detail what most people experience: how to change before things fall apart. Her book will help a lot of people who feel alone because their stories aren't often shared."

For women who seem to be doing all the right things but still haven't found what they're looking for, Schwarzfeld's story offers insights and reflections on the challenges of transitioning to adulthood, maintaining long-term relationships, finding friendship and establishing a sense of independence through it all.

Schwarzfeld's wisdom in "Unboxed" will help women find the courage to trust themselves and step outside the box of their perceived expectations-regardless of where life may take them.

"Unboxed: Essays on Learning to Trust Myself to Stop Doing the Things I Hate" is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among many other outlets.

About Legacy Launch Pad Publishing:

A boutique publishing company primarily for entrepreneurs who are the leaders in their field, Legacy Launch Pad has published authors from the entertainment and entrepreneurial worlds, as well as agents, coaches, non-profit founders and more.

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

Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is releasing "Unboxed: Essays on Learning to Trust Myself to Stop Doing the Things I Hate" (ISBN: 979-8985225327), the first book by coach Lauren Schwarzfeld. In the book, Schwarzfeld shares the diverse life experiences she earned by trying on various careers.

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

School Construction Projects Slowed by Pandemic, Maas Companies Inc., Sees Hope Supply Chain Problems Will Ease Up

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Construction project timeline delays, increased material costs, labor shortages, and supply chain lags stemming from the pandemic have reportedly affected 70% of construction projects across the nation (*see citation), however Maas Companies, advisors in program and construction management for the academic community, believe the tide is close to changing.

Delivery delays are starting to ease due to government intervention. California Governor Newsom and the Department of General Services identified six state sites to store up to 20,000 shipping containers in an effort to alleviate port congestion. This lack of storage space was a primary driver of the bottlenecks at state ports. (**)

"Delays plus the increased cost of materials alone has had enormous impact," says Penny McGrew, Program Manager with Maas Companies which has overseen the construction of 415 projects for districts, educational institutions, and public agencies over the past 15 years. The firm currently has 86 active projects underway. "Steel is up 250 to 300%, lumber up 400%, and commercial plumbing supplies have escalated to 175% over the pre-pandemic price," she adds. (***)

Malcolm Wilson, CEO of GXO, a global logistics firm is optimistic of a supply chain turn around. Wilson said GXO, which has more than 860 warehouses around the world, is now seeing a lot of the backlogged cargo channeling into the firm's warehouses. The process will take time and industry officials don't expect the backlog to fully clear until 2023. (****)

"We are seeing school districts directly procuring long lead items such as HVAC units, which face 8-to-10-month backlogs, and electrical components, rather than wait for a contractor to order them," observes McGrew. "This puts the items on site so that when a contractor is approved, the project is ready to go," she adds.

Building a school in California is a complex matter under the best of circumstances. "Timelines are contingent on many variables, from the quality of the land for the building site to the complexity of the architecture, weather, and other factors," says Maas President Lori Maas O'Keefe. Such projects are also directed by the California Code of Regulations, Title V, which mandates the guidelines for state funded school facilities construction. Many schools and community colleges also draw funding from public bond measures, adding another layer of accountability and guidelines.

Because education facilities in California have been regarded as essential, work on school projects was allowed to continue during sporadic "lockdowns" related to the pandemic, although the mission to maintain worker safety and securing the required personal protective equipment had proven challenging in the days of Covid-19. Despite the continuance of work schedules, labor shortages and material shortages have slowed the process.

For example, supply problems put the skids on the reopening of Riverside Elementary School and the Performing Arts building at Carlsbad High School, both in Carlsbad, California, where project delays also impacted Desert Willow Elementary School and Ocotillo Elementary School, among others. (*****)

Despite the pandemic's punch, Maas O'Keefe remains optimistic. "Everyone at the table shares the same goal: giving students the best school facility possible. That alone helps despite global issues beyond our control," she says.

ABOUT MAAS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

MAAS Companies is a comprehensive, planning and management company specializing in services to educational institutions including community colleges, colleges/universities (public and private), elementary and secondary school districts, cities, and counties. For more information, please visit https://www.maasco.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Bo Ralston 562-900-9771

boralston@maasco.com

Social Media:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MAASCoInc

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

CITATIONS:

*Insurance Journal, 9/20/21

The Impact of COVID-19 on Contractors and the Construction Industry by Richard Savino

https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/mag-features/2021/09/20/632626.htm

**California News, 2/23/22

OP-ED: Here's How California Leaders Can Help Ease the Port Logjam by Bill Peterson

https://californiacitynews.org/2022/02/op-ed-here%E2%80%99s-how-california-leaders-can-help-ease-port-logjam.html

***JD Supra, 7/21/21

Material Cost Escalation, Delays and COVID-19: Managing Risk in Challenging Times by Carl Pebworth, Rachael Stack, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/material-cost-escalation-delays-and-3911119/

****Business Insider, 11/2/21

Global Warehousing CEO says "We've Reached the Peak" of the Supply-Chain Crisis and Expects Improvement Going Forward https://www.businessinsider.com/warehouse-logistics-gxo-ceo-says-supply-chain-crisis-peaked-improving-2021-10

*****Carlsbad Current-Argus, 11/1/21

Nationwide Supply Shortages Spur Construction Delays at Carlsbad Schools by Claudia L. Silva

https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/education/2021/11/01/nationwide-supply-chain-issues-shortages-delay-carlsbad-school-projects/8581481002/

Construction project timeline delays, increased material costs, labor shortages, and supply chain lags stemming from the pandemic have reportedly affected 70% of construction projects across the nation (*see citation), however Maas Companies, advisors in program and construction management for the academic community, believe the tide is close to changing.

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

PushSave is Excited to Announce Partnership with PONY Baseball and Softball as its Preferred Fundraiser

FARGO, N.D. /ScoopCloud/ -- PONY Baseball and Softball and PushSave are proud to announce their three-year partnership. PushSave will serve PONY Baseball and Softball over the next three years as its managed services fundraising solution. Through this partnership, PushSave will provide PONY Baseball and Softball along with its member associations and clubs the opportunity to capitalize on PushSave's innovative way to raise money.

Currently working with thousands of sports teams and clubs across the U.S., PushSave will continue to deliver best-in-class, contactless and community-driven fundraising. PushSave is an all-in-one digital coupon book and donation platform offering great value to the organizations raising money as well as the consumers supporting the organization. PushSave's technology is highly automated and can be done entirely from a cell phone. The PushSave system eliminates the volunteerism typical with traditional fundraising and simplifies how organizations can raise the necessary funds to operate.

"In our search to find an efficient way for our leagues to raise money, we were impressed with PushSave's streamlined fundraising platform," said Abraham Key, President of PONY Baseball and Softball. "We're pleased to offer this service to our members and believe it will have a significant impact making it easier to raise the funds needed to continue providing great experiences for young people in baseball and softball."

"We're committed to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to play baseball and softball, regardless of their financial situation," said Mark Teckenburg, Chief Executive Officer of PushSave. "We're grateful for the opportunity to serve PONY Baseball and Softball and all of their member associations and clubs, and glad to be working together to grow these iconic sports."

Learn more: https://www.pushsave.com/teamupwithus

About PONY Baseball and Softball

PONY Baseball and Softball is an international amateur youth baseball and girls softball organization, headquartered in Washington, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1951, PONY has over 500,000 annual participants ages 5-18 in baseball and girls softball. The name PONY comes from the acronym, Protect Our Nation's Youth. Member leagues are designed as a method of community action to help young people develop into better adults through participation in organized and supervised recreation. For more information contact PONY Baseball and Softball at P.O. Box 225, Washington, PA 15301, by phone at (724) 225-1060, fax at (724) 225-9852 or e-mail us at info@pony.org. Our website is https://www.pony.org.

About PushSave

PushSave(r) is a customized mobile coupon book designed to support youth organizations and non-profits across the U.S. with a simple, EASY to promote fundraiser. Our mission is to be THE MOST uniquely designed fundraising solution that brings obvious value to consumers, organizations, and merchants. Our managed services program is second to none in the fundraising industry and is ideal for minimizing volunteerism and reducing additional work. PushSave is 100% contactless and community-driven. Learn more: https://www.PushSave.com/.

MULTIMEDIA:

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

PONY Baseball and Softball and PushSave are proud to announce their three-year partnership. PushSave will serve PONY Baseball and Softball over the next three years as its managed services fundraising solution. Through this partnership, PushSave will provide PONY Baseball and Softball along with its member associations and clubs the opportunity to capitalize on PushSave's innovative way to raise money.

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

All That Glitters is Not Gold: Attorney Debuts Shocking Legal Thriller ‘The Golden Prison’ – Blows the Lid off Secret World of High-Stakes Business Crime

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney Paul Alexander Sangillo announces the debut of his first novel, "Golden Prison" (ISBN: 978-1941015469). This novel is the first of its kind, offering a never-before-seen look into the hi-stakes, impossibly stressful world of law students and young lawyers.

Once you pick up this startling book, get comfortable, because you will not put it down. This novel is a gripping, astonishing, and addictive, and features strong characters that you will root for along the way.

Paul Sangillo wrote "The Golden Prison" to de-stress as a high-powered attorney, and reached into some of his own past experiences with true-life cases and colorful characters. The heart of his novel grew from the very real struggle of all law students and new lawyers, who face hundreds of hours of work weekly and relentless, impossible deadlines.

For the first time, an attorney has shared the often grim reality and deep pain law students and young attorneys face as they must work all night, every night, with many turning to drugs.

But Sangillo also brilliantly reinvents one of the most classic themes in literature along the way, in the character of an ethical, poor student who finds himself emerging from the bleak realties of a poor student to the gold-encrusted, jaded world of a giant corporation.

"The Golden Prison" is a fast-paced, unpredictable journey that takes a rags-to-riches story through its nightmare journey. Drugs, murder, and exquisite love scenes in a romance that may change everything, blend with the young attorney Jeff Rhode's code of honor, as he faces extremely dangerous situations at his new firm.

"The Golden Prison" serves as a warning to ambitious students entering the work force to be wary of the slippery slope of doing "just one more" unethical thing to get ahead or survive in the cut throat world of business.

Jeff Rhode will keep you at the edge of your seat, as he faces the riches that imprison him while trying to remain compassionate and follow the law.

"The Golden Prison" is a riveting story of one young lawyer who battles to remain honorable - and alive - in the midst of a corrupt, multi-billion-dollar company that may be guilty of murder.

The next time you sit across from your attorney, you will never look at him or her the same.

"Law school is like running on a treadmill set at an incline of 15 at the highest speed you can imagine," said author Paul Sangillo. "Most of us were exhausted and stressed out, but turned to coffee or just suffered through the long hours. But many law students turned to drugs, and sadly, that habit continued when they join these heavy-hitter business, who literally have you work overnight. Simultaneously, once a new attorney joins a firm, there is seismic shift that happens, between the balance of the rule of law and reality of how big business really operates."

"The Golden Prison" is available in print or eBook on Amazon, Good Reads and Kindle. To purchase the book visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1941015468

If you would like to interview author Paul Sangillo, or receive a free copy to review "The Golden Prison," contact Diane Lilli at DLillinj@gmail.com

About Paul Sangillo

Attorney and author Paul Sangillo has been practicing law since 1997, specializing in corporate, real-estate and transactions. Paul Sangillo wrote this book because of the fascinating characters and stories he encountered as a young attorney.

Attorney Paul Alexander Sangillo announces the debut of his first novel, "Golden Prison" (ISBN: 978-1941015469). This novel is the first of its kind, offering a never-before-seen look into the hi-stakes, impossibly stressful world of law students and young lawyers.

Ask An Optometrist to Improve Your Eye-Q

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) and 2020 Eyes Colorado are answering commonly asked patient questions to educate the public on eye health. 2020 Eyes Colorado is the COA's public awareness initiative to promote healthy eyes and vision across the state throughout the year.

People frequently have questions about vision or eyesight but neglect to ask during their annual eye exam. A group of Colorado optometrists have created a list with answers of eight commonly asked questions or misconceptions about eye health.

Some of the questions our optometrists answer include:

* Can an optometrist diagnose diabetes just through an eye exam?

* Does eating carrots improve eyesight?

* What are the qualifications to be a candidate for LASIK surgery?

* Do blue light glasses and filters actually work?

"Educating Coloradans about eye health is extremely important, as is identifying misconceptions many patients have. This list of commonly asked questions allows the COA and 2020 Eyes Colorado to serve that purpose," says Dr. Jean DeMoss, Board President for the Colorado Optometric Association.

The list of questions and answers can be read and downloaded, along with many other resources about vision and eye health.

See the full list of questions and answers here https://2020eyescolorado.org/optometrists-answer-common-questions-about-your-eye-health/

About the Colorado Optometric Association (COA):

The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) is the professional organization of optometrists in Colorado. Over 600 Colorado Doctors of Optometry are voluntary members of the Association.

Since 1892, the COA has assisted its members in providing the highest standard of professional care to their patients by sponsoring continuing education programs for doctors, advocating in local and state governments for programs and laws that represent patients' best interests, and providing information for the public. For more information, please visit http://www.visioncare.org/ or call 303-863-9778.

The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) and 2020 Eyes Colorado are answering commonly asked patient questions to educate the public on eye health. 2020 Eyes Colorado is the COA's public awareness initiative to promote healthy eyes and vision across the state throughout the year.

Related link: https://colorado.aoa.org/

HomeBinder’s Adaptive Home Value™ model keeps homeowners coming back to mortgage lenders, home inspectors and Realtors with equity-building insights

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced the availability of its Adaptive Home Value™ tool. The tool paints a more accurate picture of a home's value by taking into consideration property-specific details that other automated valuation models (AVMs) fail to consider, such as regular maintenance and upkeep, projects and renovations, and updates to the major systems and appliances of the home.

HomeBinder's Adaptive Home Value tool is powerful enough to take in a breadth of home data logged in a homeowner's binder, analyze that data and algorithmically calculate its immediate and long-term impact on overall home value. The web-based platform also features a user-friendly interface, ensuring homeowners can easily log maintenance, home improvement projects, appliance upgrades and other items that can affect their adaptive home value estimate.

In addition to tracking homeowners' personalized adaptive home value within the HomeBinder dashboard, the platform automates monthly emails containing adaptive home value updates and maintenance recommendations for increasing home value. HomeBinder's adaptive home value email updates are branded with the colors, logos and images of authorized professionals who have gifted the HomeBinder, keeping them top of mind with homeowners for years beyond close.

"Most homeowners are aware that home valuation goes beyond beds, baths and square footage, but are in the dark about the types of work that grows their home's value and by how much," said HomeBinder Chief Product Officer Guy Tassinari. "Our goal with Adaptive Home Value is to gamify equity building by showing homeowners the quantifiable impact maintenance and home improvement projects have on their home's value."

"Empowering homeowners with transparency into adaptive home value helps them be better stewards of their investment, and directs them back to their HomeBinder sponsor when they're in the position to sell, refinance or buy another home," continued Tassinari.

HomeBinder will be providing demos of Adaptive Home Value at exhibit booth 121 of ICE Mortgage Technology's Experience 2022 conference, being held at the Wynn Las Vegas, March 14-16, 2022.

Onsite demos can be scheduled in advance by clicking here https://meetings.hubspot.com/marketing-homebinder?utm_campaign=Lender%20Vertical%20Campaign&utm_source=Marketing%20Calendar

About HomeBinder:

HomeBinder is a home management platform that makes maintaining a home's value easy and actionable while improving relationships between homeowners and the businesses that serve them. Unlike traditional leave-behinds like business cards and refrigerator magnets, HomeBinder maintains an ongoing digital connection with homeowners as they manage their home improvements, data, documents and relationships over time. Founded in 2015, HomeBinder is a venture-backed Techstars Boston '19 company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.

For more information, visit https://pages.homebinder.com/.

HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced the availability of its Adaptive Home Value™ tool. The tool paints a more accurate picture of a home's value by taking into consideration property-specific details that other automated valuation models (AVMs) fail to consider.

Related link: https://pages.homebinder.com/

Faster Conversion and Efficient Work with Updated HitPaw Video Converter Mac

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- A large number of video workers start using Apple devices like MacBook, iMac, and Mac Mini to process the work. To satisfy a large number of request that users would like to convert videos and audio file on Mac OS, HitPaw, as a pioneer in video industry, has released HitPaw Video Converter Mac version, which can serve Mac users well. Moreover, HitPaw optimized some features in order for users to have the best experience.

So what are the amazing features about HitPaw Video Converter Mac? Here I will take you through it that allows you to convert files on Mac with ease.

60X faster conversion without losing quality

HitPaw Video Converter improve the converting speed to the fastest among all video converters. With the Hardware Accelerations, it is 60x faster to convert a 100MB file than normal conversion, which only costs 30 seconds. Lossless Conversion assures that the video quality will remain the same during the converting process. Also, HitPaw Video Converter allows users to batch convert files so that users can save time to add and convert files one by one.

Ultrafast download from 10000+ websites

HitPaw Video Converter allows users to download videos from 10000+ streaming websites, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Vimeo. In order to decrease the downloading time and make users' work more efficient, HitPaw Video Converter release the Ultrafast Download that can increase the download speed. Users can download 720p, 1080p, and even 4K videos within seconds. Furthermore, you can also get two free downloads with trial version, giving you the sufficient experience before you make the purchase.

4K video player

HitPaw Video Converter supports to play 4K videos in a smooth way, which can invoke hardware and software to decoding the videos. 4K resolution is becoming the most popular resolution of videos. With playing 4K videos smoothly, users can convert and edit the 4K videos efficiently.

Compatibility and Price

HitPaw Video Converter is now compatible with Windows including Win11 and Mac OS. Its pricing starts from $19.95 per month, $39.95 per year to $69.95 for the lifetime. For more information checking, you can visit: https://www.hitpaw.com/purchase/buy-hitpaw-video-converter-mac.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/about.html and https://www.hitpaw.com/

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A large number of video workers start using Apple devices like MacBook, iMac, and Mac Mini to process the work. To satisfy a large number of request that users would like to convert videos and audio file on Mac OS, HitPaw, as a pioneer in video industry, has released HitPaw Video Converter Mac version, which can serve Mac users well.

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

Game Prep Technology GamePlan powered by Stack Sports helps lift the Los Angeles Rams to first Super Bowl win since 1999

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- A National Football League team based in Los Angeles, California recently won the 2021 Super Bowl LVI. While everyone watched them play, what they didn't see was their preparation using GamePlan - a mobile game preparation tool from Stack Sports - to win the championship.

Anyone watching the game could see that both teams, the Bengals who have never won a super bowl, and the Rams pushing for just their second Lombardi trophy since 1999, were fighting for this Championship. Each team was competing at their highest level to secure the win, but the LA Rams had something that the Bengals didn't.

In addition to an outstanding physical performance by a superior team, what you don't often see or hear about in the press or on television is how teams like the LA Rams prepare behind the scenes.

"It just comes down to this team, how we've prepared, the way we've loved each other, trusted each other," Cooper Kupp said about his MVP Super Bowl win. In this era of heightened technology, mobile apps like GamePlan are an extremely common tool among the majority of pro and top tier college teams and their popularity grows more every year.

"It's great to see the success of so many of our Partners this year including the Super Bowl Champion LA Rams," said Brandon Shangraw, VP of Marketing and Innovation at Stack Sports. "With continued innovation in our products and world-class support we expect to see our Partners continue to have success at the highest levels for years to come."

GamePlan is available to all levels of play from elite high school sports to the professional ranks and includes a number of key features:

* Mobile Distribution - seamless mobile video distribution for online or offline viewing

* Side-by-Side Video/Document - dynamically pair videos or a video/document combo side by side with our robust feature

* Video to Doc Embed - attach video to documents to create a powerful and interactive film study experience

* Go Contactless - Sync up with your calendar and instantly distribute scouting reports, playbooks, travel itineraries, and more

* Team Messaging - Built-in direct messaging to individual players or groups, attach documents to messages, access chat history, and more

* Survey - Share surveys, quizzes, and flashcards to gain valuable insight and continue growing

* Video Telestration & Analysis - Write, draw, comment, and speak over video clips to streamline player development through advanced video analysis

* Reporting - Keep track of usage by athletes and monitor who is engaging regularly with your content

GamePlan is Game Prep Made Easy. For more information on GamePlan or Stack Sports, please visit https://gameplan.stacksports.com/ or https://stacksports.com/.

About Stack Sports

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://www.stacksports.com/.

A National Football League team based in Los Angeles, California recently won the 2021 Super Bowl LVI. While everyone watched them play, what they didn't see was their preparation using GamePlan - a mobile game preparation tool from Stack Sports - to win the championship.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

Dr. Craig Spodak Joins Candid as the Newest CandidPro Faculty Member

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Craig Spodak, founder of the Spodak Dental Group dental practice in Delray Beach, Florida, and founder of the nationwide Bulletproof Dental Practice podcast, has joined Candid, a cutting-edge clear aligner orthodontic system.

Since 2020, Candid has brought high-quality clear aligners and patient support to dental practices and dental service organizations across the United States. Candid recently expanded their mission of bringing affordable, high-quality clear aligner treatment to practitioners across the country via their CandidPro product, which makes treatment more accessible and affordable for doctors and patients alike.

"Candid makes the process of moving teeth easier than any clear aligner solution on the market," says Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group. "Candid is leading the charge by helping dentists take on more clear aligner cases than ever before. We're democratizing the clinical standards needed to transform the industry."

As the newest CandidPro Faculty member, Dr. Spodak will help the company's clinical partners meet the growing demand for clear aligners by fine-tuning their business models and practice structures to focus on Candid's unique brand of whole-mouth dental care. With the help of CandidPro's technology and software, dentists will now be able to not only move patients' teeth into a healthy position, but also scale their clear aligner cases.

CandidRx™, a patent-pending prescription, was built to treat the majority of malocclusions from mild to complex, with technology supported by experienced orthodontists. Additionally, CandidPro offers careful oversight into patients' progress without impacting chair time via their remote CandidMonitoring™ platform.

"We're building a movement that empowers dentists with the tools and support they need to meet the growing patient demand for clear aligners," says Candid's Senior Vice President, Brian Ganey. "Our approach gives our partners everything they need to take on more cases and drive explosive growth."

The Spodak Dental Group, 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.

Dr. Craig Spodak, founder of the Spodak Dental Group dental practice in Delray Beach, Florida, and founder of the nationwide Bulletproof Dental Practice podcast, has joined Candid, a cutting-edge clear aligner orthodontic system.

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

ACES Quality Management Makes its Eighth Appearance on HousingWire TECH100 List

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry has been selected for the eighth consecutive year by HousingWire magazine for its annual TECH100 awards program.

HousingWire's TECH100 award seeks to highlight the most innovative technology companies across the housing sector. ACES was selected for its continued excellence in supporting lenders' quality management, risk mitigation and cost control efforts. Its flagship product ACES Quality Management & Control® software provides lenders with a secure, flexible, web-based platform to drive pre-funding, post-closing and servicing quality control (QC) audits. ACES users have increased their audit speeds by more than 50% while reducing overhead costs by as much as six figures annually.

"In a rising interest rate environment where volume is declining and margins are tight, it is easy to lose sight of the value of having a robust quality and risk management program, but this is exactly when lenders can least afford to suffer the financial consequences of a bad loan," said Trevor Gauthier. "It is these types of concerns that continuously drive ACES to expand and improve the ability of our product and services and honors such as the TECH100 reflect the value and results our users are experiencing from those efforts."

Last year ACES processed more than 4.5 million audits, experienced a 60% surge in new clients and launched ACES CONNECT, the organization's newest communication functionality designed to help relay critical exceptions immediately and provide secure collaboration between quality control and other lines of business. Additionally, ACES announced ACES ENGAGE, a two-day conference designed to bring together the nation's top financial services quality management professionals to discuss industry trends and best practices, taking place in May 2022.

"This year's list of TECH100 honorees proves once again that innovation within housing is vital in differentiating the organizations who will thrive and those who will be left behind," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This list spotlights the innovators that are making the housing sector better and more sustainable by increasing efficiency, improving user and borrower experiences and bringing elasticity and improvements to age-old processes."

To view the full list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/2022-housingwire-tech100-mortgage-honorees/

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:

* 3 of the top 5 and more than 50% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 7 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

* 1 of the top 3 credit unions in the USA.

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

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 over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry has been selected for the eighth consecutive year by HousingWire magazine for its annual TECH100 awards program.

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

Nomis Solutions forges strategic alliance with ed-tech non-profit Moneythink

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nomis Solutions (Nomis), a global, industry-leading pricing and profitability management solutions provider, today announced it has established a philanthropic partnership with Moneythink, a national ed-tech nonprofit. Through the partnership, Nomis has pledged to make annual investments in the Moneythink platform and advise Moneythink on ways it can further empower historically marginalized students to achieve college success through informed financial decision-making.

Moneythink is a tech-driven, college-success organization that provides game-changing solutions to the interrelated challenges of college affordability, student success and debt. Its trailblazing college comparison tool, DecidED, helps students quickly and accurately understand the affordability of their college options without relying solely on financial aid interpretation. Using the free web-based tool, students learn how to fit college affordability into their long-term goals, thus setting them on the path for future financial success.

"For more than a decade, Moneythink has been focused on the economic justice issues of college affordability and high student debt, and I've been witness to the favorable impact it has on an individual's financial health and success," said Frank Rohde, president and CEO of Nomis Solutions. "Nomis strives to contribute to a larger goal of financial prosperity and stability for generations to come and looks forward to a long partnership with Moneythink as we both work toward that objective."

"The Moneythink team is thrilled to receive Nomis' philanthropic support," said Moneythink CEO Joshua Lachs. "Nomis has been our long-time champion and instrumental to our organization in the early years, especially through Frank Rohde's knowledgeable guidance. We share a mutual goal of equipping and investing in future generations' financial wellbeing, and Moneythink is eager to forge this partnership for years to come."

Nomis joins an existing group of Moneythink partners operating in education, technology, data, and design that collectively support transformative progress resulting in student empowerment and reduced national debt.

About Nomis Solutions

Nomis Solutions is a global, industry-leading pricing and profitability management solutions provider that delivers competitive intelligence to bankers and Canadian mortgage lenders to facilitate more advanced pricing strategies. The company's analytics platform and end-to-end pricing tools enable retail banks and lenders to achieve customer- and borrower-centric pricing backed by real-time, actionable data. The platform also supports banks and lenders in their understanding and anticipation of the evolving demands of customers and borrowers, competitors, and ever-changing market conditions. For more information, please visit https://nomissolutions.com/.

About Moneythink

Since 2008, Moneythink's youth-focused financial capability work has served more than 33,000 high school students across the country. Moneythink's new college affordability comparison tool, DecidED, is positioned to tackle the inter-related college affordability and debt challenge at the scale and urgency at which it exists. DecidED helps students make confident, real-time, holistic enrollment decisions using essential information - all aligned with their individual goals and financial circumstances. In turn, students equip themselves for their future by building long-term financial wellness habits. Moneythink has received national recognition, such as Capital One's 2020 Give Back Nonprofit of the Year Award, Goldman Sachs' Impact Challenge Fan Favorite Award, The MassChallenge Winner, White House Champion of Change Award under President Obama, and many others. Moneythink has also collaborated with leading design and behavioral science firms, such as Ideo.org, Ideas42, PwC, and Fast Forward.

Nomis Solutions (Nomis), a global, industry-leading pricing and profitability management solutions provider, today announced it has established a philanthropic partnership with Moneythink, a national ed-tech nonprofit. Through the partnership, Nomis has pledged to make annual investments in the Moneythink platform and advise Moneythink on ways it can further empower historically marginalized students to achieve college success through informed financial decision-making.

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

Thought Leader Amanda Wittstrom Higgins Launches Full Cup Solutions, a bespoke advisory firm for future-forward agriculture and beverage industry businesses

PASO ROBLES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Leveraging her knowledge of - and networks in - all aspects of the alcohol beverage space and propelled by a deep personal investment in the agricultural world, industry notable and business strategist Amanda Wittstrom Higgins recently launched Full Cup Solutions (fullcupsolutions.com), a full-service firm specializing in results driven unconventional planning in the marketing, sales, operations, employee development sectors and beyond.

The venture offers fresh eyes, experience, a collaborative mindset, and vetted expertise in the disciplines that can launch businesses into next-level success. The unique approaches include a custom "advisory board" made of visionaries, C-suite leaders and industry legends recruited by Higgins and based on client needs. The firm's approach is based on its core principles of crafting products with soul, enacting industry change, creating opportunity for others and honoring and understanding of the agricultural world.

"The modern professional world requires an almost impossible level of expertise in so many disciplines - something even the best businesses cannot hope to achieve," says Higgins. "I love bringing talented people together and collaborating on solutions that benefit both the client and the industry. Full Cup's goal is to ensure businesses are operating at a best-in-class level in every capacity, while at the same time building for the fast-evolving future."

Higgins' passion for and diverse expertise in the alcohol beverage business - from DTC, national distribution and operational streamlining to social media, marketing and in-person and digital events - as well as a commitment to promoting the California Central Coast wine region worldwide, have established her as a key voice in evolving the American wine and spirits' market.

Prior to launching Full Cup Solutions, she was Executive Vice President at Ancient Peaks Winery in Paso Robles, co-founded the Wine Speak Paso Robles trade event and Dream Big Darling events and educational platform, and was named a Wine Enthusiast Top 40 Under 40 honoree. She was also named Central Coast Wine Industry Person of the Year, and a SLO Tribune Top 20 Under 40 notable.

A fourth generation Central Coast resident, Higgins previously served on the boards of the San Luis Obispo Coast Wine Collective and Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.

"Amanda is one of those rare people who consistently overdeliver," says Dr. Laura Catena, Managing Director of Catena Zapata in Mendoza, Argentina. "She understands the power of charisma, the power of communication, the power of connection and the importance of a budget. I look forward to working with her over the years to come."

For a consultation or more information about Full Cup Solutions, visit https://www.fullcupsolutions.com/ or email Amanda Higgins at awh@fullcupsolutions.com.

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Leveraging her knowledge of - and networks in - all aspects of the alcohol beverage space and propelled by a deep personal investment in the agricultural world, industry notable and business strategist Amanda Wittstrom Higgins recently launched Full Cup Solutions, a full-service firm specializing in results driven unconventional planning in the marketing, sales, operations, employee development sectors and beyond.

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

Fearless Women Are Focus of Scientology Network’s International Women’s Day Marathon

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In honor of International Women's Day, Scientology Network is proud to present a marathon of shows featuring extraordinary women from diverse cultures and nations. First observed in 1911, International Women's Day is commemorated annually on March 8. The day celebrates the achievements of women and raises awareness for women's rights.

Whether they're challenging stereotypes in the business world or standing strong in the face of social injustice, the wide array of protagonists featured on the International Women's Day Marathon are truly making a difference in their communities. Prime time kicks off with innovative footwear designer Chie Mihara and includes groundbreaking educators like Tamara Batalha and civil rights lawyer Allison Folmar, who states: "There's nothing like being that powerful voice and advocate for people right here in my community."

The day's programming begins at 1 p.m. PT and includes:

* Meet a Scientologist - this original series gives an in-depth look into the lives of individual Scientologists from the frontiers of art, science, sports, entertainment and more.

* Voices for Humanity - the television series dedicated to those working in the streets, schools and communities to bring human rights to their countries and handle other major social ills.

* The Story of Human Rights - a short film defining one of the world's most misunderstood subjects, covering ancient history to the modern era.

See the full schedule at https://www.scientology.tv/schedule/.

The Scientology Network debuted in March 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

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.scientology.tv/series/meet-a-scientologist/

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

https://www.scientology.tv/documentaries/the-story-of-human-rights.html

In honor of International Women's Day, Scientology Network is proud to present a marathon of shows featuring extraordinary women from diverse cultures and nations. First observed in 1911, International Women's Day is commemorated annually on March 8.

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

Sokal Sponsored Stefan Parsons 99 Car Features ‘Ukraine Strong’ Paint Scheme at Xfinity Race

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Stefan Parsons' 99 car, which is sponsored by Sokal, a full-service advertising agency based out of Raleigh, North Carolina, will feature a 'Ukraine Strong' paint scheme at this weekend's Xfinity race in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The race will be the exhilarating Alsco Uniforms 300, a NASCAR Xfinity Series stock car race, which was established in 1997. Starting at 4:30 pm (EST) at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Parsons will race the notable Chevy Camaro sporting the Sokal logo along with distinctly solid support for the Ukraine people.

"We wanted to take this opportunity to let the people of Ukraine know that we stand with them and are praying for their wellbeingn," said Sokal founder Mark Sokal, whose family has deep European ties.

Along with their message of solidarity on the 99 car, Sokal has also pledged a donation to the Samaritan's Purse organization in an effort to show their support for Ukraine.

About Sokal:

Headquartered in Raleigh N.C., Sokal is one of largest automotive advertising agencies in the country. The company specializes in digital marketing (SEO, paid search, CTV, pre-roll and display ads) and award-winning website design, and maintenance. Sokal also boasts a full-service agency experience with experts trained to execute everything from radio and television production, ad design, direct mail, media buying and much more.

Sokal employs well over 100 staff members including Digital Strategists, Website Developers, Graphic Designers, Video Producers and Editors, and Account Managers and Coordinators while currently managing well over 350 clients across the country.

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

Stefan Parsons' 99 car, which is sponsored by Sokal, a full-service advertising agency based out of Raleigh, North Carolina, will feature a 'Ukraine Strong' paint scheme at this weekend's Xfinity race in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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

Kalyagen Announces Attendance at 2022 SXSW Wellness Expo

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Kalyagen is pleased to announce that it will be attending and hosting a booth (#215) at the upcoming South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Wellness Expo. The Wellness Expo is open to all SXSW Badges and is free and open to the public from March 12-13, 2022 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center in Exhibit Halls 1 & 2.

"We have been focused on the international and overall U.S. markets," said Christian Drapeau, CEO and Chief Scientist of Kalyagen. "SXSW will be a perfect opportunity to present STEMREGEN to our home-town Austin community and the wider SXSW audience."

STEMREGEN® is a unique and patent-pending blend of proprietary plant-based extracts documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells by stimulating Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM). Ingredients in STEMREGEN® have been investigated in more than eight studies for their effect on stem cell function, of which five were randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trials. STEMREGEN® has wide application in antiaging and overall health maintenance.

"The link between a lower number of circulating stem cells and the development of age-related diseases has been well studied with numerous degenerative conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, pulmonary diseases, erectile dysfunction, and kidney disease," continued Mr. Drapeau. "From a therapeutic standpoint, increasing the number of circulating stem cells has been documented to enhance tissue repair or improve the course of disease formation in many degenerative conditions and overall health and well-being."

About Kalyagen

Austin-based Kalyagen® was founded by Christian Drapeau, author of the bestseller "Cracking the Stem Cell Code." Kalyagen® is a leader in the research and development of natural products aimed at supporting stem cell function of the body. Stem cells constitute the natural repair system of the body, and stem cell enhancers have been documented to strongly contribute to improving health and quality of life.

STEMREGEN® is the first stem cell enhancer product developed by Kalyagen®. STEMREGEN® is a unique blend of proprietary plant-based extracts documented to support Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization and provide other health benefits.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.kalyagen.com/

CONTACT:

Biomics, LLC (dba Kalyagen®)

Herbert Dogan, Chief Marketing Officer (310-433-8072)

hgd@kalyagen.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

@kalyagen #kalyagen #stemregen #stemcells #stemregeneffect #stemthetideoftime #stemthetide #sxsw #wellnessexpo

DISCLAIMER:

None of the statements contained in this press release have been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The products and information in the release are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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https://www.kalyagen.com/ingredients/

https://www.kalyagen.com/cardiovascular-system/

Kalyagen is pleased to announce that it will be attending and hosting a booth (#215) at the upcoming South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Wellness Expo. The Wellness Expo is open to all SXSW Badges and is free and open to the public from March 12-13, 2022 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center in Exhibit Halls 1 & 2.

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

FormFree celebrates recognition as an eight-time HousingWire Tech100 honoree

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced it has been named a HousingWire (HW) Tech100 winner for the eighth time. The HW Tech100 Mortgage awards program recognizes companies revolutionizing the mortgage lending process from origination to closing and beyond.

FormFree was recognized on the HW Tech100 for its innovative AccountChek® and Passport(tm) solutions that are revolutionizing the way mortgage lenders understand people's true ability to pay (ATP). By automatically verifying and analyzing borrower permissioned data, FormFree enables lenders to verify asset, income, employment and rental history with a combined, underwriter-friendly report in seconds.

"I am thrilled to see FormFree recognized in the HW Tech100 lineup once again, an achievement our company has reached eight times since its inception," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "By providing a more accurate and comprehensive picture of a borrower's ATP than traditional credit scoring alone, we are helping lenders make homeownership more accessible to underserved communities."

"This year's list of Tech100 honorees proves once again that innovation within housing is vital in differentiating the organizations who will thrive and those who will be left behind," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This list spotlights the innovators that are making the housing sector better and more sustainable by increasing efficiency, improving user and borrower experiences and bringing elasticity and improvements to age-old processes."

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®). 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.

FormFree today announced it has been named a HousingWire (HW) Tech100 winner for the eighth time. The HW Tech100 Mortgage awards program recognizes companies revolutionizing the mortgage lending process from origination to closing and beyond.

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

IDS earns eighth HW Tech100 Mortgage Award

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), today announced it has been named to the 2022 HW Tech100™ Mortgage list published by mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. The inclusion on the 2022 list marks IDS' fourth consecutive and eighth overall HW Tech100 honor.

"IDS is honored to once again be recognized by HousingWire as a tech leader in the mortgage space, and I would like to credit our team for all their hard work this year and in years past that has made this possible," said IDS Vice President and General Manager Mark Mackey. "At IDS, we have always strived to provide our clients and their customers with the best possible experience while remaining compliant and meeting the needs of today's borrowers and it's extremely rewarding to have our efforts consistently acknowledged by fellow industry leaders."

For the tenth year, the Tech100 program provides housing professionals with a comprehensive list of the most innovative and impactful organizations that can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions to the challenges that mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face every day. HousingWire highlighted IDS' compliance and digital mortgage readiness as evidence for IDS' place on the 2022 Tech100 Mortgage list.

IDS' flagship mortgage document preparation platform idsDoc addresses both of these concerns by supplying over 2,000 different audits to ensure compliant, defect-free state, federal and investor documents while also providing eClosing functionality to keep lenders at the forefront of origination innovation. From Q2 to Q4 2021, lenders that have closed a loan using Solitude Solution, IDS' eClose platform, increased by 167%. Additionally, IDS saw a 367% increase in eClosing document orders from Q3 to Q4 last year.

"As the only program in the industry that highlights tech innovation, Tech100 is truly a special honor for these organizations that span across every aspect of the housing economy," HW Media Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "These companies are continuing to raise the bar in supporting a more efficient, accessible and sustainable housing economy and each year continues to be more competitive than the last."

"This year's list of Tech100 honorees proves once again that innovation within housing is vital in differentiating the organizations who will thrive and those who will be left behind," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This list spotlights the innovators that are making the housing sector better and more sustainable by increasing efficiency, improving user and borrower experiences and bringing elasticity and improvements to age-old processes."

To view the full list of HW Tech100 Mortgage winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/2022-housingwire-tech100-mortgage-honorees.

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 over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 7.5 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About IDS, Inc.

IDS, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, was founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include eSignatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs, particularly in regards to major industry compliance changes.

Learn more: https://info.idsdoc.com/.

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), today announced it has been named to the 2022 HW Tech100™ Mortgage list published by mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. The inclusion on the 2022 list marks IDS' fourth consecutive and eighth overall HW Tech100 honor.

Related link: https://info.idsdoc.com/

HomeBinder lands a spot on HousingWire’s 2022 Tech100 list

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced that it has been honored on HousingWire's (HW) Tech100 list of the most innovative companies shaping the housing industry.

As a 2022 HW Tech100 Real Estate honoree, HomeBinder was recognized for helping housing professionals increase repeat and referral business with its digital platform that makes managing a home and maintaining its value easier. A gift that homeowners love and use, HomeBinder's features include document storage, maintenance reminders, appliance recall notifications, digital home inventory and a first-of-its-kind adaptive home valuation tool. Prominent placement of branding and contact information keeps housing professionals top of mind with homeowners long after close.

"HomeBinder has seen incredible growth in the past year thanks to our platform's ability to deliver unmatched value to its more than 700,000 homeowner users," said HomeBinder Founder and CEO Jack Huntress. "Now in the ranks of HousingWire's Tech100, we look forward to furthering HomeBinder's partnerships with real estate agents, mortgage lenders, home inspectors and home professionals who share our vision of creating deeper, longer-lasting relationships with homeowners."

"This year's list of Tech100 honorees proves once again that innovation within housing is vital in differentiating the organizations who will thrive and those who will be left behind," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This list spotlights the innovators that are making the housing sector better and more sustainable by increasing efficiency, improving user and borrower experiences and bringing elasticity and improvements to age-old processes."

About HomeBinder:

HomeBinder is a home management platform that makes maintaining a home's value easy and actionable while improving relationships between homeowners and the businesses that serve them. Unlike traditional leave-behinds like business cards and refrigerator magnets, HomeBinder maintains an ongoing digital connection with homeowners as they manage their home improvements, data, documents and relationships over time. Founded in 2015, HomeBinder is a venture-backed Techstars Boston '19 company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.

For more information, visit https://pages.homebinder.com/.

HomeBinder, a centralized home management platform that keeps homeowners connected with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, Realtors and other authorized professionals, today announced that it has been honored on HousingWire's (HW) Tech100 list of the most innovative companies shaping the housing industry.

Related link: https://pages.homebinder.com/

PassFab Announces its Revamped PassFab Duplicate File Deleter V2.0.0 with an Enhanced User Experience

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- PassFab has proudly announced that it is all-set to launch the new and improved version of its PassFab Duplicate File Deleter. This new version is called V2.0.0 and it is an entirely new take on the legendary duplicate file deleting application with a remarkable new feature of scanning similar images. The primary goal of this game-changing update is to enhance the user experience and the new app is packed with a variety of exciting features and benefits.

"The most remarkable feature of PassFab Duplicate File Deleter V2.0.0 is that it detects and deletes duplicate files and similar images on Windows," said the spokesperson of PassFab, while talking about the revamped duplicate file deleter. According to the spokesperson, the efficiency and accuracy of the software is highly impressive, and it also supports external devices.

With the files pile up over time on your computer, finding out the files you want will be as difficult as extracting a needle from the haystack especially when there are lots of duplicate files. People can detect and delete various files types through PassFab Duplicate File Deleter. It supports all kinds of files such as photo, video, audio, documents, and others.

In addition to its rapid scanning speed and 100% accuracy in detection and deletion of duplicate files or similar images, the PassFab Duplicate File Deleter V2.0.0 also features one of the best UI designs in its category. Moreover, it also enables users to preview and compare duplicate files before deleting them, and it also features delete protection. This means that all the deleted files are first removed to the recycle bin, and then they can be deleted either automatically or manually by the user.

For more information, please click the link below:

https://www.passfab.com/products/duplicate-file-deleter.html

About PassFab

PassFab is a globally renowned leading password recovery tool developer, and it was founded in 2010. With millions of successful customers worldwide, PassFab has been dedicated to its core mission of making the lives of its users easier in the digital world.

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PassFab has proudly announced that it is all-set to launch the new and improved version of its PassFab Duplicate File Deleter. This new version is called V2.0.0 and it is an entirely new take on the legendary duplicate file deleting application with a remarkable new feature of scanning similar images. The primary goal of this game-changing update is to enhance the user experience and the new app is packed with a variety of exciting features and benefits.

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

A Ballot Initiative in Nevada Aimed at Closing the Great American Divide

CARSON CITY, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- What if we could resolve America's bitter division with one simple fix, without anybody having to change their mind on the issues, or switch parties? Ready for pigs to sprout wings? The folks at Common Sense for Uniting America (CSUA) believe that the division in America is a direct result of our voting method, and they just filed a ballot initiative in Carson City to prove it.

"WHO Americans vote for is far less important than HOW they vote," said Founder of CSUA and retired Naval Commander and gaming systems specialist Ted Getschman. "When it comes to solving the gridlock in America, we've been looking in the wrong direction. You can't blame the American people, or even the politicians. It's not Mitch McConnell or Nancy Pelosi or even dark money. It's just collateral damage. It's the unintended byproduct of an antiquated voting system."

Commander Getschman calls his new voting system MaxVoting, and it works a lot like the star rating system for products on Amazon. "When Americans go to the ballot box, we ask them who do you want to win? Red or blue? Right or left? That's the wrong question," Getschman says. "And it leaves almost half the country frustrated and suspicious of the results."

In MaxVoting, voters are asked to express their opinion in a star rating that reflects on how much each candidate agrees with their stand on the issues. The candidate with the most stars at the end wins the election, because they will have agreed with most people the most. MaxVoting measures voter opinion on all of the candidates, rather than just voting once in a choice of two.

Common Sense for Uniting America believes that MaxVoting would make political division obsolete, because it's a system that doesn't begin by dividing the electorate. And candidates are not incentivized to enflame their bases, because majority opinion, the winning position, lies most often in the center.

"Replacing majority rule with majority opinion rule would incentivize candidates to move to the center, in order to align with America's steadying heartbeat, rather than today's volatile extremes," Getschman said. "It would change everything practically overnight."

Common Sense for Uniting America filed a ballot initiative on March 1 to institute MaxVoting in Nevada. It is a part of a larger state-by-state effort to update America's voting process to reflect the demands of the 21st century. They need 150,000 Nevada voters to register on CommonSenseforUnitingAmerica.org to get the initiative on the ballot.

"We could heal political division in America, and nobody would have to change their minds about anything," Getschman added. "In most states, we wouldn't even have to reprint the ballot forms."

Common Sense for Uniting America

https://www.commonsenseforunitingamerica.org/

https://commonsenseforunitingamerica.substack.com

What if we could resolve America's bitter division with one simple fix, without anybody having to change their mind on the issues, or switch parties? Ready for pigs to sprout wings? The folks at Common Sense for Uniting America (CSUA) believe that the division in America is a direct result of our voting method, and they just filed a ballot initiative in Carson City to prove it.

California Ferret Owners Submit Ballot Initiative to Attorney General for Legal Opinion, But Attorney General Ignores Civil Code on Domestic Animals

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Non-profit Legalize Ferrets (legalizeferrets.org) announced today that we are disappointed that California Attorney General ignores Civil Code in Domestic Ferret Ballot Initiative.

LegalizeFerrets.org, a ferret legalization grassroots organization, has repeatedly asked the California Attorney General for a legal opinion.

Since the civil code says domestic animals are legal:

CIVIL CODE - CIV

DIVISION 2. PROPERTY [654 - 1422]

There may be ownership of all inanimate things which are capable of appropriation or of manual delivery; of all domestic animals; of all obligations; of such products of labor or skill as the composition of an author, the good will of a business, trade marks and signs, and of rights created or granted by statute.

Every credible source, and even the name states - domestic ferrets are domestic animals Therefore we wanted to know if the state of California officially recognized the domestic ferret as domestic would that mean they're legal? But we never received a reply from the AG.

According to the California Attorney General's website:

* As the chief law officer of the state, the California Attorney General provides legal opinions upon request to designated state and local public officials and government agencies on issues arising in the course of their duties. The formal legal opinions of the Attorney General have been accorded "great respect" and "great weight" by the courts.

Supporters of LegalizeFerrets.org have asked their representatives to make this request without success. So, we filed a ballot initiative in hopes that the title and summary would answer this question.

It was a treacherous journey. The AG's office ignored all our questions. We dealt with the Legislative Analyst's office and the Secretary of State's office - all successful; those people were friendly and helpful. But we could not get an answer on how to submit the ballot initiative from the AG until a Democratic Party activist with the state of Alaska gave us a contact phone number at the Secretary of State's office. Anabel Renteria finally emailed us with the suggestion:

You can submit your initiative anytime, in person, at the following address:

Department of Justice
1300 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95814

Five weeks later the title and summary were posted on their website:

California law identifies ferrets as wild animals that are restricted because "such animals are undesirable and a menace to native wildlife, the agricultural interests of the state, or to the public health or safety." Current law and regulations make it illegal to own ferrets as pets without a state permit.

No mention of the conflict between California's civil code which allows ownership of all domestic animals and other, namely Fish and Game Code which says:

* FISH AND GAME CODE 2116: Put ferrets in a group of wild animals. Says they are "not normally domesticated in this state as determined by the commission."

* FISH AND GAME CODE 2118: It is unlawful to import, transport, possess, or release alive into this state, except under a revocable, nontransferable permit as provided in this chapter and the regulations pertaining thereto, any wild animal of the following species: (ferrets are included in this list).

* (CCR), title 14, section 671: (a) It shall be unlawful to import, transport, or possess live animals restricted in subsection (c) below except under permit issued by the department. (You know ferrets are included in this list)

* (CCR), title 14, section 671: (b) The commission has determined the below listed animals are not normally domesticated in this state.

Why are these codes relevant but the civil code allowing ownership of all domestic animals isn't even mentioned?

Why won't the AG's office even communicate with us? We have a very valid and sincere question.

Facts are stubborn things. No one states that the domestic ferret is a wild animal. No one believes they are "wild," "undesirable," or a "menace." They are legal in 48 states without any negative consequences.

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

Non-profit Legalize Ferrets (legalizeferrets.org) announced today that we are disappointed that California Attorney General ignores Civil Code in Domestic Ferret Ballot Initiative. The ferret legalization grassroots organization, has repeatedly asked the California Attorney General for a legal opinion.

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

NotaryCam listed as one of HousingWire’s Tech100 innovative mortgage technology companies

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has been named to the HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage list. 2022 is the fourth consecutive year that HousingWire has recognized NotaryCam for its efforts in delivering remote online notarization (RON) to the housing industry.

Specifically, HousingWire highlighted NotaryCam's inclusive platform and expansive reach as evidence for its inclusion on this year's list of mortgage tech leaders. Other notable NotaryCam achievements that were acknowledged include:

* Facilitating nearly 1 million transactions in all 50 states and 150 countries;

* Adding nearly 200,000 users in 2021, resulting in a total of more than 1 million global users; and

* Achieving and sustaining the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) in the niche.

"As the mortgage industry moves closer and closer to the fully digital mortgage becoming standard, reliable RON technology will be the key to tying it all up with a bow," said NotaryCam division president Rick Triola. "Since our inception, NotaryCam has been committed to providing a RON platform that facilitates a smooth mortgage closing experience without any of the limits imposed on traditional closings. The continued recognition from HousingWire as one of the leading mortgage technology firms is an honor we are happy to share with both our team and our clients."

According to the publication, "the Tech100 program provides housing professionals with a comprehensive list of the most innovative and impactful organizations that can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions to the challenges that mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face everyday...For the third year in a row, the Tech100 program was divided into the HW Tech100 Mortgage and the HW Tech100 Real Estate to highlight the innovation and achievements of organizations within both sectors."

"As the only program in the industry that highlights tech innovation, Tech100 is truly a special honor for these organizations that span across every aspect of the housing economy," HW Media Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "These companies are continuing to raise the bar in supporting a more efficient, accessible and sustainable housing economy and each year continues to be more competitive than the last."

To view the complete list of the 2022 HW Tech100 Mortgage winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/2022-housingwire-tech100-mortgage-honorees/.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's eClose360® platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize business and includes the execution of electronic wills (eWills), legal docs (i.e. power of attorneys) and Apostilles. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net promotor score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has been named to the HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage list.

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

Mortgage Coach lauded as HousingWire 2022 Tech100 honoree

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's (HW) 2022 Tech100 Mortgage list. Now in its tenth year, the HW Tech100 awards program honors the most innovative and impactful companies serving mortgage lenders and real estate professionals.

Mortgage Coach was recognized by HousingWire for enabling lenders to compliantly deliver on-brand, home financing advice to borrowers at scale. Relied on by more than 130 enterprise credit unions, depository banks and independent mortgage banks, Mortgage Coach's interactive loan comparisons provide education and transparency into the home financing process that increases borrower conversion and loyalty.

"As the only program in the industry that highlights tech innovation, Tech100 is truly a special honor for these organizations that span across every aspect of the housing economy," said HW Media Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. "These companies are continuing to raise the bar in supporting a more efficient, accessible and sustainable housing economy and each year continues to be more competitive than the last."

"At Mortgage Coach, we equip lenders with information-rich mortgage presentations that promote borrower satisfaction and best-case home financing outcomes," said Mortgage Coach President Joe Puther. "I am truly proud of the incredible borrower engagement and conversion our clients experience with Mortgage Coach - results that have earned us this esteemed recognition from HousingWire."

About Mortgage Coach:

Mortgage Coach is an award-winning borrower conversion platform that gives consumers the confidence to transact with educational presentations that model 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 conversion, repeat business and referrals. To date, more than 130 enterprise independent mortgage banks, depository banks and credit unions rely on Mortgage Coach to deliver personalized, modern service that grows revenue and customer loyalty.

To learn more about Mortgage Coach, visit https://mortgagecoach.com/ or follow @MortgageCoach.

Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's (HW) 2022 Tech100 Mortgage list.

Related link: https://mortgagecoach.com/

145 New Planned Manufacturing Industrial Projects Identified – Report for February 2022

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- SalesLeads announced today the February 2022 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 145 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Type

Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 135 New Projects

Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 70 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity

New Construction - 37 New Projects

Expansion - 46 New Projects

Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 64 New Projects

Plant Closings - 14 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location (Top 10 States)

Texas - 14

Ohio - 8

Indiana - 8

North Carolina - 8

New York - 8

Michigan - 7

South Carolina - 7

Florida - 6

Ontario - 6

California - 5

LARGEST PLANNED PROJECT

During the month of February, our research team identified 14 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by ArcelorMittal Dofasco, who is planning to invest $1.8 billion for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in HAMILTON, ON. They have recently received approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects

NORTH CAROLINA:

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a 5 building processing and manufacturing complex in CONCORD, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.

ARIZONA:

Air treatment system mfr. is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 1 million sf manufacturing and office facility and currently seeking a site in the MESA, AZ or CHANDLER, AZ area.

INDIANA:

Steel company is planning to invest $290 million for an expansion and equipment upgrades of their manufacturing facility in CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TEXAS:

Steel pipe mfr. is planning to invest $192 million for an expansion of their manufacturing facility in BAYTOWN, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2023.

TENNESSEE:

Tile mfr. is planning to invest $140 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades of their 250,000 sf manufacturing facility in DICKSON, TN. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2023.

KENTUCKY:

Magnetic products mfr. is planning to invest $95 million for the construction of a 171,000 sf manufacturing facility in LOUISVILLE, KY. They have recently received approval for the project.

WEST VIRGINIA:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $73 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in BUFFALO, WV. They have recently received approval for the project.

NORTH CAROLINA:

Rubber components mfr. is planning to invest $70 million for an expansion of their warehouse and manufacturing facility in KINSTON, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.

PENNSYLVANIA:

Aluminum products mfr. is planning to invest $46 million for an expansion of their manufacturing and processing facility in LANCASTER, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Spring 2023.

WEST VIRGINIA:

Building materials mfr. is planning to invest $40 million for the construction of a 150,000 sf manufacturing facility on John Nash Blvd. in BLUEFIELD, WV. Completion is slated for late 2022.

About SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities.

The Outsourced Prospecting Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team.

Industrial Manufacturing

Plastics

Food and Beverage

Metals

Power Generation

Pulp Paper and Wood

Oil and Gas

Mining and Aggregates

Chemical

Research and Development

Distribution and Supply Chain

Pipelines

Pharmaceutical

Misc. Industrial Buildings

Waste Water Treatment

Data Centers

LEARN MORE:

https://www.salesleadsinc.com/industry/industrial-manufacturing/

SalesLeads announced today the February 2022 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 145 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

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

El Pollo Grill is THE San Diego Mexican Food Spot for 2022 Foodies

CHULA VISTA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The team at El Pollo Grill knows that a new year brings with it new opportunities for patrons to have wonderful culinary adventures at their 3 dining establishments (Lemon Grove, Otay Ranch, and Bonita Rd. in Chula Vista). Although the focus is on the future, El Pollo Grill has a rich history that continues to shape the business.

Family owned-and-operated, El Pollo Grill first opened its doors in 1987 when founders Rafael and Constanza Lopez assumed control of a small existing restaurant in Lemon Grove called Pollo Charro. In addition to serving their signature marinated and flame broiled chicken (prepared "The Lopez Family Way"), the couple reshaped the menu to incorporate recipes that had been in their families for generations. El Pollo Grill quickly found great success as both a restaurant and food catering company, eventually opening up two more locations.

El Pollo Grill provides a variety of dishes lovingly prepared in the kitchen and served for dine-in customers as well as takeout and delivery orders. In addition to classics such as tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, they also have flame broiled chicken meals for individuals and families along with wildly popular weekly specials. El Pollo Grill is also the home of the 619 Cali Quake Burrito Challenge and the #TatisTacos giveaway during the MLB season.

Food catering is another vital part of what El Pollo Grill offers, with individuals and businesses across the San Diego region relying on them to prepare dishes for events and other gatherings. Thinking "outside the tortilla" and wanting to meet the needs of as many patrons as possible, El Pollo Grill's catering menu goes beyond Mexican cuisine to include BBQ, Italian, fresh fish of the day, and even breakfast options.

As their website indicates, El Pollo Grill cares deeply about giving back as much as possible to the incredible communities it serves. They recognize how much San Diego has given to their family over the years, and in turn are proud to frequently participate in fundraising efforts with local youth sports organizations, schools, non-profit organizations, and more. Those with fundraising ideas looking for support can contact El Pollo Grill by phone or online. The company also gives out complimentary meals to those in need via nominations through social media.

This year El Pollo Grill is excited to continue serving its cherished family recipes to long-time customers and new patrons alike. While it has been close to 35 years since Rafael and Constanza Lopez began their restaurant & catering adventure, the team remains fully committed to crafting top-quality dishes made from the freshest and most flavorful ingredients available. For those in Lemon Grove, Chula Vista, and across San Diego, there is truly no better spot for Mexican food year round.

El Pollo Grill currently has 3 locations in the greater San Diego area. El Pollo Grill - Bonita is located at 3041 Bonita Rd Ste 105 in Chula Vista, and can be reached by calling (619) 653-1902. El Pollo Grill - Lemon Grove is located at 7836 Broadway in Lemon Grove, and can be reached by calling (619) 697-7153. El Pollo Grill - Otay Ranch is located at 2015 Birch Rd Ste 2003 in Chula Vista, and can be reached by calling (619) 934-1300.

For more information visit https://www.elpollogrill.com/

RELATED LINKS:

https://www.elpollogrill.com/our-history

https://www.elpollogrill.com/menu

https://www.elpollogrill.com/bonita-new

https://www.elpollogrill.com/otay-ranch

The team at El Pollo Grill knows that a new year brings with it new opportunities for patrons to have wonderful culinary adventures at their 3 dining establishments (Lemon Grove, Otay Ranch, and Bonita Rd. in Chula Vista). Although the focus is on the future, El Pollo Grill has a rich history that continues to shape the business.

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

Real Estate Technology Firm Swift Homes Partners with WMFS on Marketing Campaign

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, Swift Homes announced a partnership with WMFS 92.9 FM ESPN on a marketing campaign in Memphis, Tennessee to help build awareness of Swift Homes' benefits and seller-friendly offerings that are available to consumers who are looking for real estate advice and services.

"Our partnership with WMFS is important because of the scope and scale they provide," a Swift Homes senior executive said. "As the leader in sports programming throughout the Memphis DMA, their relationship with their audience allows Swift Homes to effectively communicate to prospective home sellers - educating audiences across the country about simplifying their home selling process."

Swift Homes is a technology company specializing in fast and easy home sales without the seller needing to list their property with a realtor. Their innovative platform provides home sellers with a fast cash offer and closing as quickly as thirty days. Additionally, with Swift Homes, sellers pay no traditional broker fees and make no repairs. Swift Homes stands out among its competitors because it operates across the United States, so sellers aren't limited to specific geographies.

Learn more: https://www.selltoswift.com/how-it-works/

In addition, Swift Homes provides special seller-friendly offerings such as allowing sellers to remain in their homes with a rent back program. Even more, Swift Homes will make a purchase even if the home being sold is an investment home with tenants.

The marketing campaign begins in March 2022.

About Swift Homes

Swift Homes is the pre-eminent buyer of homes within the real estate tech space. Their technology has revolutionized and simplified the way to sell your home fast in Memphis by streamlining the process and removing unnecessary fees and time that come from listing a home with a broker. With over 20,000 offers made, Swift Homes is one of the largest technology-based home buyers in the country, and their team has over 20 years of experience purchasing homes. In short, if sellers need to sell fast or for any reason, they can sell to Swift Homes in a few easy steps. Learn more at: https://www.selltoswift.com/

About WMFS 92.9 FM ESPN

WMFS 92.9 FM ESPN carries leading sports content including live broadcasts of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, and college sports Tennessee Volunteers. Visit http://www.audacy.com/929espn for more company information.

Today, Swift Homes announced a partnership with WMFS 92.9 FM ESPN on a marketing campaign in Memphis, Tennessee to help build awareness of Swift Homes' benefits and seller-friendly offerings that are available to consumers who are looking for real estate advice and services.

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

Completing the Circuit: From Autumn to Winter – partnership season has brought overflowing blessings for the holidays

FLINT, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Jonathan McKay better known by his social audience as RoarJMcKay, founder of Keeping Tabs Media, dedicates this winter's accomplishments to his grandmother through COVID-19 recovery and daughter Kali McKay as she celebrates her first birthday. Being a strong influence throughout childhood his grandmother instilled strong beliefs in literacy, mathematics, and fashion. As a highly skilled seamstress in Flint, Michigan Lucille McKay showed Jonathan his first sewing machines, patterns, and concepts.

Thanksgiving Project with RPSA x McDonald's

On Nov. 23, 2021, the local campaign began with a volunteer service project assisting McKay's childhood elementary school, Flint Michigan's Richfield Public School Academy, partnered with Richfield Rd. McDonald's in a Thanksgiving Giveaway drive-by program.

Flint has Michigan's highest poverty rate, with its East Side population having a 50% poverty rate, 39% higher than the national average. So McKay teamed up with local community members to unload multiple semi-trucks of food and drink for the school district's families and neighboring areas servicing well over 100 homes in hours.

Style Cruz Cover

Jonathan collaborated in early October with Fir3fly Photography, featured in Moevir Magazine, First Magazine, Edith Magazine, and many more.

This marked the launch of the RoarJMcKay influencer clothing line. The start-up birthed a multi-page placement in MÉNCRUZE Magazine, based in Los Angeles, CA.

MÉNCRUZE Magazine, owned by STYLÉCRUZE Magazine, is the top-ranking Google Search Result for USA Fashion Magazine's keywords, with pieces from exclusive brands including a Giorgio Armani Button-Up (Milan, Italy), Daniel D'Artiste Transitions World Denim (Los Angeles, CA, USA), and GLD Shop Intl. Jewelry. The magazine featured McKay in their Halloween Edition with a self-selected styled wardrobe.

At the Bandy Dental state-of-the-art offices in Holly, MI, McKay opens up about the feelings of being back in the Flint-Metro Area, saying, "Grateful doesn't even describe it, and blessed couldn't even be the half. I want all the kids over on the East Side of Flint to know that anything is possible, and you can manifest your energy to achieve anything you believe!"

STIIIZY Cooperation

Keeping Tabs and RoarJMcKay began an Influencer Marketing partnership with STIIIZY Los Angeles following his October appearance at a VIP exclusive event in Detroit, MI, on Sept. 30. Hosted at the Detroit Bleu Club, Detroit native Tee Grizzly made a headlining performance.

Since being diagnosed with cancer after the historic Flint Water Crisis in 2014, McKay has been prescribed cannabis from medical providers at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Additionally, McKay utilized his media platforms to promote STIIIZYs newest release, the White Raspberry OG Pod, released Dec. 3, offered in half and full gram cartridges. As a result, McKay has been presented with a 3-month extension on the arrangement, succeeding the initial 1-month deal.

RoarJMcKay views this as a blessed opportunity to make sure close friend, Brandon Scales' legacy lives on through multimedia expression. Vogue Magazine published Scales as a model in 2020. Friends and family often referred to Scales as "Steezy," making the brand phonetics very personal for McKay

Fein Lives Matter

RoarJMcKay began a promotional campaign highlighting the Fein Lives Matter project by Flint artist Rio Da Yung OG. Since being sentenced to five years in prison, the Fien Lives Matter mixtape was Rio's first release on Dec. 9, 2021.

McKay began sporting the Fien Lives Matter clothing line, displaying the Black FLM hoodie and the Free Rio Varsity Jacket to events, on social media, and in the community of Flint.

The Free The Ghetto Campaign aims to highlight those making a positive difference in the community.

Video: https://youtu.be/fQqPx_0QKds

SoundStripe

Jack Mudd has reached out to RoarJMcKay for a paid promotion campaign for Soundstripe Inc.

Mudd is currently the drummer for the Teen Choice Award-winning band, Emblem3 and has previously opened for major country artists like Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, and Dierks Bentley, along with a world trending performance on the Today Show.

Soundstripe is a subscription-based royalty-free music library for video creators. If you publish videos online, you need a license to protect you from copyright strikes, takedowns, or worse. Traditionally, obtaining this type of license, known as a sync license, can be complex and expensive. Instead, Soundstripe offers access to thousands of label-quality songs for just $12.50/mth.

Every time you download music from Soundstripe, you get a license that legally protects your work forever - even if you cancel. There are no complicated contracts, no limitations on where you're allowed to publish, straightforward licenses, and excellent music.

Signal Boost

McKay concluded his Winter 2021 campaigns by partnering with Luma Pictures of Los Angeles, CA, and Flint's Shop Floor Theater Company. On December 9, Flint's Capitol Theatre housed the Signal Boost competition and concert in downtown Flint. The competition for emerging artists focused on expressing their vision of a better future through music and poetry.

McKay played a critical role in connecting the event with local businesses to spread awareness of the opportunity in Flint's East Side. During this campaign, McKay directly partnered with community favorites such as but not limited to The Kearsley Corner, Vehicle City Social, and Luigi's Pizzeria.

Signal Boost's panel of judges were Tia Scott, Managing Editor for Flintside; Helluva, a Detroit-based producer; Kiaira May, Interim Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority; and Charles Winfrey, District 2 Genesee County commissioner. They all provided advice to the young performers.

Mama Sol and Tha N.U.T.S, Jon Connor, and Charity - music industry pioneers and Michigan natives - provided exceptional performances that riled the audience.

With awards totaling over $5,000 to the five finalists, Signal Boost announced at the competition it would equally match the donations to the five non-profit organizations that each finalist represented.

Upcoming

Keeping Tabs picks up steam going into Spring 2022, being offered the opportunity to participate in the InfluenceMe TV Qualification Competition. The contest will raise awareness and funds for the JED Foundation.

Six episodes of the TV series will be filmed showcasing 20 influencers competing to create the best content through their story-telling and creativity on their social platforms.

The final episode will be filmed in a beautiful destination in Europe and the winner will claim their winning title along with a cash prize of $100,000.

The Sound Gallery will be offering a platform for RoarJMcKay at The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film and Music Festival (Mar. 17-20).

Artist's interviews and biography placements will be posted on Hip Hop Since 1987, This is 50, and A Day in LA following the event.

McKay will be pushing the narrative of the Autoworld Brand to new markets. Autoworld Brand can be accessed via their Shop Autoworld website.

Flint Side Newspaper will also be releasing an article from a interview held by Xzavier V. Simon this month.

FOR BOOKINGS AND DETAILS

Beginning Spring 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/RltxjA8oeKg

Jonathan McKay better known by his social audience as RoarJMcKay, founder of Keeping Tabs Media, dedicates this winter's accomplishments to his grandmother through COVID-19 recovery and daughter Kali McKay as she celebrates her first birthday. Being a strong influence throughout childhood his grandmother instilled strong beliefs in literacy, mathematics, and fashion.

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

Lowell Chamber Orchestra makes landmark agreement with Universal Edition

LOWELL, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra and Universal Edition have partnered to give composers an unusual opportunity to promote their works in print. The orchestra recently announced its second call-for-scores in order to stimulate the creation of new works for chamber orchestra. Just like in the first, very successful call-for-scores, the Lowell Chamber Orchestra will select a work to be performed during its fourth season.

However, this time, in conjunction with Universal Edition, the winning composer will also win a way to publish their work with Universal Edition through their web tool scodo for one year - a value of about €600. Six finalists will win a voucher with which to publish a limited amount of works through Universal. Scores submitted through scodo can be obtained immediately via the Universal Edition website. Composers retain the large majority of rental fees.

"We are very happy with this new cooperation between the LCO and Universal Edition," says LCO's music director, Orlando Cela. "The orchestra provides a performance and professional grade audio and video for the composer to promote their work, so it's a perfect companion to have Universal Edition also promote the score in print."

The Lowell Chamber Orchestra is Lowell's first and only professional orchestra. LCO provides the Merrimack valley area with an ensemble that presents music at a very high level, of all styles and time periods, entirely free to the general population.

Now in its third season, the LCO has presented concerts that encompass established orchestral repertoire as well as multimedia works, stage works, lecture-presentations, and chamber music. As part of its mission of promoting, preserving and educating, the repertoire include works from the Baroque, to current commissions. The LCO has presented over a dozen local and world premieres by Anna Clyne, Dana Kaufman, Brian Raphael Nabors, José Luis Elizondo, Anthony R. Green, Bongani Ndodana-Breen, Jeremy Gill, and many others.

The deadline for submission to the call-for-scores is Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

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

https://lowellchamberorchestra.org/2022-call-for-scores

MULTIMEDIA:

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

The Lowell Chamber Orchestra and Universal Edition have partnered to give composers an unusual opportunity to promote their works in print. The orchestra recently announced its second call-for-scores in order to stimulate the creation of new works for chamber orchestra.

Related link: https://lowellchamberorchestra.org/

HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 Featuring Hundreds of Exhibitors, Including ViewTech Borescopes

TRAVERSE City, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- After HAI HELI-EXPO was cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19, ViewTech Borescopes will be exhibiting at booth 7802 during the annual event. With over 600 exhibitors and more than 14,000 industry professionals expected to attend, the international helicopter association will convene March 7 - 10 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Returning to exhibit for the 10th time at HAI HELI-EXPO, ViewTech's VJ-3 video borescopes are ideal for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft quality control, maintenance, and inspections. With the ability to enter directly through an injector nozzle or access port, technicians avoid costly and time-consuming engine disassembly.

Senior Sales Consultant, Zack Wessels, will be available during exhibit hours and is excited to be back since last exhibiting at the 2019 HAI HELI-EXPO. "Our video borescopes make the job easier for those on the front line, assuring every aircraft lifts off and lands safely," stated Wessels. "From engineers to maintenance technicians, hundreds of aviation experts rely on our line of VJ-3 video borescopes daily."

ViewTech Borescopes invites HELI-EXPO attendees and exhibitors to stop by their booth and experience a VJ-3 video borescope. In addition, ViewTech's no-cost, no-obligation demo program will ship you a full-featured articulating video borescope to trial at your MRO facility.

VJ-3 Video Borescope

The VJ-3 mechanical articulating video borescope is a nondestructive visual testing instrument used for the remote visual inspection of machinery, equipment, and components. The VJ-3 facilitates the visual recording and photo documentation of an inspection and components in areas that are otherwise inaccessible or require great effort and expense to access directly. The VJ-3 consists of two modules integrated into one system: an insertion tube with distally mounted camera/LEDs, and the base unit with control panel, LCD monitor, power source and all necessary circuitry.

About ViewTech Borescopes

ViewTech Borescopes, founded as RF System Lab in 2008, is North America's #1 seller of video borescopes. Their first product, the VJ borescope, set a new standard for portability, ergonomics, and ease-of-use, with its industry-first mechanical, joystick-controlled articulation.

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

After HAI HELI-EXPO was cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19, ViewTech Borescopes will be exhibiting at booth 7802 during the annual event. With over 600 exhibitors and more than 14,000 industry professionals expected to attend, the international helicopter association will convene March 7 - 10 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

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

HousingWire Magazine selects Sales Boomerang for 2022 Tech100 Mortgage Awards

BALTIMORE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that it has been selected as a HousingWire Magazine's 2022 Tech100 Mortgage award winner for the third consecutive year. The HW Tech100 Awards recognizes the most innovative technology companies in the housing economy.

The Sales Boomerang borrower intelligence system helps improve borrower retention by monitoring a lender's database and alerting mortgage advisors when a past or prospective customer is ready for a loan. By helping lenders identify the best times to present financial opportunities with its 11 automated alert offerings, Sales Boomerang provides a more nuanced understanding of each past or prospective customer's financial situation. This insight not only makes it easier to convert opportunities into closed loans; it also builds lasting relationships with borrowers that help lenders achieve borrower retention rates greater than 85%.

"Sales Boomerang was recognized by HousingWire for the outstanding customer retention and satisfaction that our platform's borrower intelligence offers today's lenders," said Sales Boomerang Founder and CEO Alex Kutsishin. "The Sales Boomerang team works tirelessly to empower lenders with the innovative tech they need to connect borrowers with the perfect loan opportunities at the ideal time. This effort has led to our lender users closing $150 billion in additional loan volume to date."

Among other achievements, HousingWire highlighted Sales Boomerang's explosive three-year revenue growth of more than 3800% and the $468 billion in loan opportunities it delivered to 150 IMBs, banks and credit unions last year.

"This year's list of Tech100 honorees proves once again that innovation within housing is vital in differentiating the organizations who will thrive and those who will be left behind," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This list spotlights the innovators that are making the housing sector better and more sustainable by increasing efficiency, improving user and borrower experiences and bringing elasticity and improvements to age-old processes."

For more information about HousingWire's Tech100 Mortgage Awards, and to view the full list of 2022 winners, visit the March issue of HousingWire Magazine at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/housingwire-magazine-march-2022/ .

About Sales Boomerang:

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 is trusted by more than 150 lenders - including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks - to help build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To date, Sales Boomerang alerts have enabled lenders to close more than $150 billion in additional loan volume that would have otherwise been overlooked and achieve customer retention rates that outperform industry norms by an average of 3-5X. To learn more about Sales Boomerang and its No Borrower Left Behind(tm) ethos, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

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Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that it has been selected as a HousingWire Magazine's 2022 Tech100 Mortgage award winner for the third consecutive year. The HW Tech100 Awards recognizes the most innovative technology companies in the housing economy.

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GPF Foundation Fellows Providing Critical Perspectives on Peer-to-Peer Outreach While Gaining Real-Time Experience in Harm Reduction Practices

LAKE FOREST, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- From educational program development to writing a peer-review article on the diagnosis and treatment of patients in medical emergencies due to the use of adulterated street drugs, GPF Foundation Fellows apply their academic knowledge and compassion to develop and deliver educational presentations for the GPF Foundation (GPFF).

Graduate level fellows are drawn from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, IL. Significantly, a number of Fellows are contributing original scholarly work for a 2022 issue of the medical journal "Disease-a-Month." Edited by Dr. Jerrold B. Leiken, GPF Foundation's 2021 Harm Reduction Award winner, "Disease-a-Month" provides current, practical information to clinicians, with an emphasis on patient evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Nancy and Ross Friedman, two of the Foundation's founders, will write the forward to the article to contextualize GPFF's work by sharing the story of their son, Greg, who passed away during a psychotic break brought on by a one-time use of MDMA (street name Molly or Ecstasy).

The current cohort of GPFF Fellows include:

* Lexie Kessler (fourth year medical student) helped to create a research-based educational presentation on MDMA, adulteration and harm reduction. Recently, she was appointed to the Foundation Board of Directors.

* Alex Woods (fourth year medical student) says "it gives me great pleasure to see how far the Foundation has come from reviewing the literature to forming and revising our educational program, and now validating our program's utility through an [Institutional Review Board] IRB-approved study."

* Hamad Hussein (third year medical student) is part of the cohort working on a comprehensive educational program for high school and college students regarding the associated risks and dangers involved with MDMA and other recreational drug use.

* Dagmara Zajac (a third-year pharmacy student) who "wants to ensure that people are aware of the mechanism of action of street drugs and their adverse side effects."

* Marianne Chirica (seeking a Master of Science in Psychology) was impressed by the Foundation's harm reduction approach because the "more knowledge students have, the better they can make safe and smart choices."

* Taylor Macaulay (doctoral student of Clinical Psychology) was attracted to the Foundation because of her love for working with adolescents and young adults.

* Sam Vincent (doctoral student of Clinical Psychology) joined the Foundation to help educate others about recreational use of MDMA and conduct research on the Foundation's educational effectiveness.

* Alaa Hajeissa (medical student studying psychiatry) is dedicated to helping young people who may feel like they have no one to turn to as they struggle with substance use and other psychological issues.

* Jeremy Foreman (third year medical student) conducted research on chronic pain and opioid use as an undergrad at UCLA. He was drawn to the Foundation's non-judgmental, comprehensive approach to drug education.

* Hamed Shafiuddin (fourth year medical student) has helped his community by providing health education concerning sex and common drugs that allows students to make thoughtful decisions.

* Aayush Boddu (third year medical student) is fascinated with understanding the mechanisms of how recreational drugs affect an individual's biological, social, and psychological functioning.

Above and beyond all their accomplishments and ongoing contributions, especially noteworthy is the fellow's genuine enthusiasm about working collaboratively with the Foundation to save lives. This is evident in their already-expressed interest to continue working with the Foundation beyond the original timeframe of their Fellowship.

Applications for the 2022/2023 cohort are now being accepted. Applicants should go to https://www.gpffoundation.org/contact to request an application.

About The GPF Foundation

The GPF Foundation was founded in 2018 to save lives by supporting education, appropriate treatment and overall awareness of the dangers related to recreational drug use. In pursuit of this mission, GPFF focuses its work in two interrelated areas: 1) Educational Initiatives to mitigate the dangers of playing a modern day version of "Russian Roulette" with street drugs, including peer-to-peer outreach on the risks of MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly), particularly adulteration with other substances, and effective harm reduction strategies; and 2) Medical Initiatives that include development and dissemination of innovative clinical training tools for front line medical providers that address a critical "blind spot" in the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of those experiencing adverse effects of psychostimulant use. Learn more at https://www.gpffoundation.org/.

From educational program development to writing a peer-review article on the diagnosis and treatment of patients in medical emergencies due to the use of adulterated street drugs, GPF Foundation Fellows apply their academic knowledge and compassion to develop and deliver educational presentations for the GPF Foundation (GPFF).

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

The American Gem Society Celebrates Women’s History Month Through Women Designers

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- The American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit association dedicated to consumer protection, is proud to celebrate and recognize its women designers, as well as women leaders in the jewelry industry during Women's History Month.

Throughout the month of March, AGS will feature the beautiful jewelry created by women within the association's community of members. AGS is also featuring the jewelry of these women on their "Trending Now" web page.

"The American Gem Society is what it is today in large part because of the leadership and creativity of the women in management and in our community," said Katherine Bodoh, CEO of the American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories. "We value and are inspired by the guidance and vision of the women on our board and on our team, the retail store leaders who are the backbone of the American Gem Society, and the creative visionaries designing jewelry. We are excited to share these designs with our audience, and hope they feel as inspired as we do by the artistry and beauty of what these women have created."

"Seeing wonderful, strong, and talented women leading the AGS made an early impression on me as I grew and learned in this industry," said Lisa Bridge, President-Elect of the American Gem Society's International Board of Directors. "We are lucky at AGS to have a community that supports and champions one another to make us and the industry better. I am thankful for their example and the path they have created for all of us to thrive."

To see the jewelry from the American Gem Society's participating women designers, visit https://www.americangemsociety.org/trending-now or follow the American Gem Society on Instagram.

To find an American Gem Society jeweler in your area, visit https://www.americangemsociety.org/find-a-jeweler/jeweler/search/.

About American Gem Society

The American Gem Society, founded in 1934 by Robert M. Shipley, is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to ethics, knowledge, and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. The American Gem Society awards credentials for its members, who are held to the industry's highest standards and must pass annual recertification examinations to maintain their titles. Members of the AGS membership are passionate about jewelry and dedicated to creating a positive buying experience for their customers. To find an AGS jeweler near you, visit ags.org/findajeweler.

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The American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit association dedicated to consumer protection, is proud to celebrate and recognize its women designers, as well as women leaders in the jewelry industry during Women's History Month.

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

26 State Proclamations Kick Off Awareness Month for Unexplained Childhood Deaths

ROSELAND, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation thanks Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin for making statewide proclamations declaring March 2022 SUDC Awareness Month.

These are the first U.S. states to join a nationwide effort led by the SUDC Foundation to raise awareness of one of the most under-recognized medical tragedies of our time, marking the beginning of a month-long worldwide campaign.

Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) is a category of death in children over the age of 1 year which remains unexplained after a thorough investigation, including an autopsy. Most often, a seemingly healthy child goes to sleep and never wakes up.

"Even though SUDC affects approximately 400 children in the United States annually, many physicians and medical professionals are unaware of it," says Dr. Erin Bowen, Vice President of the SUDC Foundation and pediatrician, "Increased awareness can lead to further research initiatives to help uncover causes and risk factors for these deaths, with the ultimate goal of preventing them, leading to a future free of SUDC."

Recent research at NYU Langone health discovered the first genetic underpinnings of SUDC.

Awareness is key to identifying cases of SUDC for research. Recent research funded by the SUDC Foundation and published in the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences" analyzed the DNA codes of 124 children who were lost to SUDC as well as their biological parents. The researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that nearly 9 percent-or 11 of the 124 children-had DNA code changes in genes that regulate calcium function and attributed these changes to contributing to their deaths. Additional research by the group, also funded by the SUDC Foundation, found disagreements in 40% of cause of death opinions among 100 cases sudden unexpected pediatric deaths reviewed suggesting the SUDC rate by the U.S. Centers for Death Control and Prevention (CDC) may be an underestimation.

"Each March, we try to make incredible strides to raise awareness throughout SUDC Awareness month," said Laura Gould, President and Co-founder of the SUDC Foundation. "We see every day how critical awareness is to identify families affected as well as advocating for crucial research."

The SUDC Foundation is advocating for SUDC Awareness Month proclamations in all 50 U.S. states this March. In 2021, 43 U.S. states participated. This nationwide effort began in 2016, inspired by Drew Joseph Boswell and the Boswell family. The Boswell family successfully advocated for the first statewide proclamation declaring March 2015 as SUDC Awareness Month in the State of Louisiana.

To see a full list of previous efforts as well as additional states who have joined, please visit: https://sudc.org/legislation-and-policy/sudc-awareness-proclamations/

The SUDC Foundation will once again mark SUDC Awareness Month by hosting weekly activities to raise awareness of SUDC and remember the children gone far too soon. To learn more, please visit: https://sudc.org/sudc-awareness-month/

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The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation thanks Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin for making statewide proclamations declaring March 2022 SUDC Awareness Month.

Related link: https://sudc.org/

Mortgage Coach enhances integration with Black Knight’s Surefire to support lenders with mortgage education that helps convert borrowers at scale

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, today announced an enhanced integration with Surefire, Black Knight's customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software designed specifically for the mortgage lending industry. The enhancement enables lenders to execute marketing campaigns that help convert borrowers at scale with Mortgage Coach Total Cost Analysis (TCA)-embedded marketing content.

Surefire is Black Knight's CRM and mortgage marketing engine that helps lenders of all sizes win new business, earn repeat business and generate referral business. Through Surefire's integration with Mortgage Coach, TCA-enriched, text- and email-marketing content that engages borrowers with interactive loan comparisons is now available to mutual customers in Surefire's creative asset library. The integration also enables lenders to leverage Surefire's marketing automation capabilities to build TCA-enriched content into prospect, nurture and Client for Life workflows, as well as deploy targeted campaigns on a one-off basis.

"Combining Mortgage Coach's TCAs with Surefire's intelligent marketing workflows equips lenders to engage borrowers at any stage in the homeownership lifecycle with the education they crave via their communication channel of choice," said Mortgage Coach President Joe Puthur. "Empowering borrowers to compare the merits of multiple financial products positions loan originators as highly trusted advisors that can provide counsel, not just pricing."

"Our integration with Mortgage Coach allows Surefire users to seamlessly engage prospects with valuable education on how the type of loan they select impacts their financial outcome - information they may not have seen before," said Erik Enright, Managing Director of Surefire CRM and Mortgage Marketing for Black Knight. "We are excited about this integration that makes it easy for loan officers to provide personalized lending education."

The release of TCA-enriched creative content builds upon Mortgage Coach's existing integration with Surefire, which enables lenders to generate TCAs prefilled with borrowers' current loan and financial data from Surefire's dashboard. Currently, lenders can generate seven types of TCA comparisons in Surefire, including the purchase power analysis, move-up analysis and annual mortgage review.

About Mortgage Coach

Mortgage Coach is an award-winning borrower conversion platform that gives consumers the confidence to transact with educational presentations that model 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 conversion, repeat business and referrals. To date, more than 120 enterprise independent mortgage banks, depository banks and credit unions rely on Mortgage Coach to deliver personalized, modern service that grows revenue and customer loyalty. To learn more about Mortgage Coach, visit https://www.mortgagecoach.com or follow @MortgageCoach.

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Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, today announced an enhanced integration with Surefire, Black Knight's customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software designed specifically for the mortgage lending industry.

Related link: https://mortgagecoach.com/

System4 Welcomes New Franchise Partners in Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- System4 Facility Services Management, an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced new franchise ownership of the Houston, Texas location.

"We're very excited for Cris and Roger to join the System4 family. They are focused on providing a world-class experience for their customers and service partners. We've been impressed with their passion for the business and their desire to succeed," said Scott Kubec, Chief Operating Office, System4 Facility Services Management.

Local business owners, facility managers and business leaders throughout the Houston, Texas area will continue to have customized facility service solutions with excellent customer service by having a single point of contact for all facility service needs. System4 of Houston specializes in creating customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance solutions that fit the unique needs of any type or size business. Whether a car dealership, a medical office or childcare facility, System4 of Houston has you covered - inside and out!

On March 1, 2022, Roger and Cris Vasseur assumed ownership of the System4 of Houston market. The System4 of Houston office is located at 5444 Westheimer Rd, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77056. The System4 of Houston office can be reached at 713-819-4012.

"We wholeheartedly believe in providing quality facility services to the Houston market, which is not only good business but smart business for our customers. With our forward thinking, innovative approach we're able to provide exemplary service to the Houston area by being our customers' one-stop-shop," said Cris and Roger Vasseur, Franchise Owners, System4 of Houston.

About System4

Founded in 2004, System4 Facility Services Management has become an industry leader in commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance. With more than 65 locations nationally, System4 manages the interior and exterior of any size or type facility. As a business's one point of contact for all facility service needs, System4 simplifies processes for business owners, operators and management by saving time, reducing complexity and overall cost.

Contact System4 of Houston at 713-819-4012 to discuss customized facility service solutions.

To learn more visit: https://system4.com/

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System4 Facility Services Management, an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced new franchise ownership of the Houston, Texas location.

Related link: https://system4.com/