Scientology Disaster Response Team: ‘Florida Storm Victims Still Need Help’

CLEARWATER, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Volunteer Ministers continue their response in Southwest Florida to help those still struggling to recover from the worst storm to hit the area since 1935. When Hurricane Ian rampaged through Southwest Florida with 155 mph winds, it left devastation in its wake, killing at least 102 and creating economic havoc. As few as 9.4 percent of those living in some devastated areas are covered by flood insurance. Scientology Volunteer Ministers have been providing disaster relief since the storm passed through the region and their work is far from over.

"We came across a lot of people whose houses were demolished," said a Volunteer Minister who was among the first to arrive in the area. "They were without running water or power, so the water we handed out was super appreciated. We came up to a mobile home park that was totally demolished. As we were driving by, a woman was standing by the side of her home and we asked if she needed water. She didn't, but she desperately needed ice for her insulin or it would go bad."

The entire area was without power. The Volunteer Ministers had no idea where to get ice, so they drove around and finally found a store with enough ice to tide her over.

Volunteer Ministers equipped with chainsaws took on clearing away fallen trees and hanging branches. They cleared out streets so people could get into and out of their homes. They helped move families out of flooded areas to shelters or friends' homes.

It took another team of Volunteer Ministers many hours to clean out the debris from a woman's home and around her property. They sent her pictures of the house when they were done and she called them in tears, thanking them for their help. They cut down a tree that had fallen on another house and helped a 97-year-old veteran clear away the storm damage that covered his home.

Now two weeks later, there are still so many people in need of help, and the Volunteer Ministers continue to serve in North Port, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers and Orlando.

"We've been using the Crisis Clean-up website where people needing assistance can register for help," said one of the Volunteer Ministers. Using this site, they were directed to a trailer park. "It was heavily hit by the hurricane and several homes were severely damaged. We cleared away debris, cut down fallen trees, cleaned off roofs, and helped tarp the side of a house that had been ripped off, providing the home shelter from the elements."

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

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

Tampa Bay Volunteer Ministers earned their reputation as "Hurricane Heroes" with an award from the Governor of Florida after their response to Hurricane Charlie in 2004: "This certificate is presented to Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Tampa Bay Hurricane Heroes, in recognition of exemplary efforts that not only benefit your local community but also lend truth to the belief that all citizens of Florida can make a difference in the lives of those they serve," it states.

They have continued to serve, responding to Hurricanes Rita and Katrina in 2005 and every local hurricane since, most recently Irma in 2017, Michael and Florence in 2018, as well as Hurricane Harvey in Texas in 2017, Maria in Puerto Rico in 2018, and Dorian in the Bahamas in 2019.

In June 2016, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige dedicated the center for the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Florida, along with a Scientology information center and six other humanitarian centers in downtown Clearwater. He said, "In times of disaster, whether affecting whole populations or a single household, our Volunteer Ministers prove on a daily basis that 'something can be done about it.' We do not discriminate. We do not judge. All we care to do is help. And, as demonstrated time and again, we deliver that help anywhere and everywhere."

For more information on the technology used by the Volunteer Minister in confronting and handling disasters, watch Scientology Tools for Life on the Scientology Network at DIRECTV 320 or at www.Scientology.tv.

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Scientology Volunteer Ministers continue their response in Southwest Florida to help those still struggling to recover from the worst storm to hit the area since 1935. When Hurricane Ian rampaged through Southwest Florida with 155 mph winds, it left devastation in its wake, killing at least 102 and creating economic havoc.

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Dallas Roofing Company Expands into Solar offering Solar PV Roofing and Power Backup Systems

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The new U.S. Climate bill offers generous incentives, making now an ideal time to go solar expanding the tax credit from 26 percent to 30 percent. Rising energy costs and a struggling Texas power grid are causing many homeowners to look for energy saving options and batteries to power their homes during outages. That's why KPost, a leading Dallas roofing and waterproofing company, is excited to announce that it's recently expanding its service offerings to install Tesla solar roof systems and Powerwall.

Tesla solar roofs take existing roofs and essentially turn them into clean energy machines that are not only practical, but also add a superior aesthetic to your roof. These roofs come with a class A-fire rating, 25-year warranty and a visually-modern appeal while tested to withstand up to 166 mph winds and 1.75" hail.

And, with a true BIVP built-in photovoltaic, if one panel breaks, only that one needs to be found and repaired. The rest will continue to work so there's no wasted energy or downtime. It's a plug and play design.

These Tesla solar roof systems are a win-win for homeowners as they are low-maintenance, save money on electricity and have the added benefit of increasing a home's value. In some cases, a utility will credit homeowners for energy sent to the power grid, which can be applied towards future utility bills. This billing mechanism is called net energy metering (NEM).

Pairing the Tesla solar roof with Powerwall is becoming a preferred system for Texas residents as the power grid is strained due to excessive temperatures and population growth. The Powerwall is an integrated battery system that stores your solar energy for backup protection, so when the grid goes down, power stays on. The system detects outages and automatically recharges with sunlight to keep appliances running for days.

"Rising energy costs have many homeowners interested in installing traditional solar panels on their homes," Matthew Jaynes, vice President of residential, says. "Many solar systems are installed on asphalt shingle roofs which are very susceptible to hail damage and only last about 10-15 years in Texas while the solar panels are expected to last 25 years. The Tesla Solar Roof combines a long-lasting roof system with PV panels saving homeowners over the short and long term. We're looking forward to what the future holds in the solar industry."

About KPost:

KPost Roofing & Waterproofing, a 400+ employee company, is the official Roofing & Waterproofing Partner of the Dallas Cowboys. They have been protecting roofs in the DFW Metroplex for more than 18 years, providing customers with safety, quality and value with each roof installation or repair.

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The new U.S. Climate bill offers generous incentives, making now an ideal time to go solar expanding the tax credit from 26 percent to 30 percent. Rising energy costs and a struggling Texas power grid are causing many homeowners to look for energy saving options and batteries to power their homes during outages. That's why KPost, a leading Dallas roofing and waterproofing company, is excited to announce that it's recently expanding its service offerings to install Tesla solar roof systems and Powerwall.

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Radixweb Bags Gold for IT Consulting in Business Excellence Awards by Globee®

ARTESIA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Radixweb, a global leader in the field of IT Consulting and custom software development since 2000, has recently been conferred the Gold Globee award for superior IT Consultation at the 12th Annual Business Excellence Awards, 2022 edition.

The Globee Awards, one of the world's leading organizers for the premier business awards programs and ranking lists are known for acknowledging the efforts of vendors with state-of-the-art products, services, and solutions that sets a benchmark in the IT industry.

Over the last 23 years, Radixweb has contributed to the sustainable growth of top industry players in the global IT market by guiding them with advanced technology consulting services and lead them towards unparalleled business advancement, streamlining opportunities and bridging gaps through industry-grade software outsourcing capabilities.

In the new era of business, organizations are gradually gravitating towards more sustained growth and 'right systems' that are aligned to their long-term objectives. Hence, making meaningful tech investments remains at the top of their business priority. Radixweb, as a leading software development company, through its detailed analysis of individual business and deep insights into market patterns, has extended its advisory to innumerable firms and helped them crack the code of success.

"We are elated that the 12th Annual Business Excellence Awards has recognized our contribution in the niche of IT Consultation and has bestowed us with a Golden Globee status," said Divyesh Patel, the CEO of Radixweb. "Backed by our core industry expertise built through the past 23 years, we have rightly emerged as the eyes, earns and brains of our esteemed clients and helped them make meaningful tech investments which not only have opened up new opportunities, but also highlighted the gaps in their processes. As a trusted arm of their business, our robust processes have pushed many global businesses towards high-propelled growth and digital transformation."

As a leading tech consulting service provider for over two decades now, Radixweb has helped its clients move towards achieving a 360-degree growth with industry-grade web app development and mobile app development - supporting implementation of bizarre ideas into factual reality while leaving enough room for strategic developments in the future. The roadmaps Radixweb has formulized for its clients do not just focus on immediate development goals but rather focus on a larger reality - and this has been possible owing to the firm's deep understanding about the trends of the tech market.

"Our aim is to build a tech community that thrives on mutual support, is respectful of disruptive innovation while supporting equitable growth. We have been acknowledged as market leaders in the game of IT consultation and aim to guide the entire tech community towards a sustained future."

The acknowledgement from the 12th Annual Business Excellence Awards is rightly another feather to the cap for Radixweb where its core expertise and contribution to the global tech ecosystem has been lauded. The firm aims to build a steady graph towards a robust and innovative tech channel.

About Radixweb:

As a leading global software outsourcing partner, Radixweb has helped innumerable clients reimagine their app landscape with DevOps integration, digital transformation, legacy modernization, QA and testing to drive stupendous digital growth for its stakeholders. From mobile app to web app development, IT management services to staff augmentation, the firm has built a rich legacy of experience in every niche.

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Radixweb, a global leader in the field of IT Consulting and custom software development since 2000, has recently been conferred the Gold Globee award for superior IT Consultation at the 12th Annual Business Excellence Awards, 2022 edition.

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New ‘Ready Now’ Podcast Features Survivors, Experts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc., today introduced a new podcast that features thought-provoking conversations with survivors of a range of emergencies and end-of-life scenarios-from major hurricanes to Alzheimer's Disease.

"Ready Now," available at https://readynowpodcast.com/ explores the ways everyday consumers can take charge of becoming ready, now, for life's most difficult scenarios. The format of the show is a two-way discussion on a range of thematic topics about being prepared for emergencies and the end of life.

During National Estate Planning Awareness Week, the Oct. 18 and Oct. 20, 2022 podcast episodes will provide insights into better preparing for the end of life, from the perspective of making a new and better start for loved ones in the weeks and months following the funeral.

Other episodes will include support and resources for family caregivers, a day in the life of an Alzheimer's patient, cybersecurity for aging Americans, and conversation starters with aging relatives.

"Our vision for 'Ready Now' is inspiring our audience to get ready, now, by taking a different angle: life after the situation, and the hindsight that ensues," says inaugural podcast co-host Shep Harmon. "The first episodes feature timely conversations offering a healthy dose of hindsight, empathy, and practical solutions."

"Ready Now" can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

More information about The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc., can be found on its website: https://www.peaceofmindestateorganization.com/.

About The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc.:

The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc., is a fee-only consultancy specializing in the preparation, coordination, and documentation of estates. Originally established in 2017, the company's mission is to ease the transition and improve outcomes for surviving family and close contacts following our clients' end of life. Those who utilize estate preparation services provide personal and practical documentation to be privately and securely passed on upon their passing to serve as an electronic time capsule promoting their legacy and preserving their privacy.

The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc. offers estate preparation services, courses, and resources, which complement legal and financial services including estate planning and trusts. The company also sponsors free and low-cost consumer educational programs and resources, including a free emergency readiness quiz, a free consumer course, and partner resource referrals through The Personal Preparedness Council, launching November 1, 2022.

The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc., today introduced a new podcast that features thought-provoking conversations with survivors of a range of emergencies and end-of-life scenarios-from major hurricanes to Alzheimer's Disease. "Ready Now" explores the ways everyday consumers can take charge of becoming ready, now, for life's most difficult scenarios.

iEmergent’s Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCP) workshop will prepare mortgage bankers to launch their own diverse lending initiatives

DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, will host a virtual workshop on Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) on Wednesday, November 9, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET. Through roundtable discussion and a hands-on practicum, "Tapping the Potential of SPCPs: A Hands-on Workshop for Mortgage Lenders" will give attendees the skills and confidence necessary to develop and launch successful SPCPs while earning points toward their Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

SPCPs are lending programs designed to give preferential lending terms to groups of people, like people of color and women, who would otherwise receive less favorable terms or altogether be excluded from access to credit.

Hosted by iEmergent, the November 9 event will feature input from a diverse array of subject-matter experts, including:

* Mosi Gatling, Sales Manager, loanDepot
* Jason Fraley, SVP & Community Lending Director, Huntington Bank
* Evan Zuverink, CRA Officer, First Commonwealth Bank
* Lindsay Cannaday, Vice President/Business Development Director, GreenState Credit Union
* Gabe del Rio, President & CEO, Homeownership Council of America
* Olivia Kelman, Partner, K&L Gates
* Rob Chrane, Founder & CEO, Down Payment Resource
* Laird Nossuli, CEO, iEmergent

Panelists will provide a comprehensive look into SPCPs - what they are, how lenders can deploy them to help close the racial homeownership gap and tactics for successful SPCP planning, implementation and measurement - using real examples from successful SPCP programs. The workshop will end with a Q&A session, giving attendees the opportunity to request personalized advice for building and optimizing their own SPCP initiatives.

"The government-sponsored enterprises have made addressing the longstanding racial homeownership gap a top priority, and SPCPs give lenders a unique opportunity to engage in the enterprises' equitable housing initiatives," said Nossuli. "By uncovering how to leverage SPCPs to expand credit opportunities among those impacted by discrimination, our virtual workshop will help lenders maintain purchase volume and level the playing field for underserved, would-be borrowers."

To register for iEmergent's virtual SPCP workshop on November 9 from 12 PM to 2 PM ET, visit: https://www.iemergent.com/spcp-workshop.

About iEmergent:

Founded in 2000, iEmergent provides mortgage lending forecasts and analytics to the lending, housing and real estate industries. The company offers an extensive variety of forecast and market intelligence products, including Mortgage MarketSmart, a visualization tool that helps lenders quantify how mortgage markets will change. For more information, visit https://www.iemergent.com/.

iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, will host a virtual workshop on Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) on Wednesday, November 9: "Tapping the Potential of SPCPs: A Hands-on Workshop for Mortgage Lenders."

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

Community Comes Together in Support of the LAPD and a Cleaner and Safer Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- With violent crime on the rise in Los Angeles, more than 50 local businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations joined the LAPD in a community coalition on Faith & Blue Weekend to reclaim the streets of Hollywood with a neighborhood cleanup launched by the Hollywood Community Police Station and co-organized by the Church of Scientology.

October 8 was no ordinary Saturday morning in Hollywood. As crowds gathered in the Capitol Records Building parking lot, tourists and locals soon realized something special was happening. Was it the presentation of a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Or an unexpected movie premiere? No. This was the launch of a coalition of more than 50 organizations that decided to take back the streets of Hollywood.

More than 460 volunteers gathered for a community cleanup -- the largest ever done in the area. Two local businesses donated the space and parking for the event that was organized by the LAPD and the Church of Scientology on National Faith & Blue Weekend under the banner "Unity in the Community."

The purpose of Faith & Blue Weekend is to create safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.

Hollywood LAPD Captain Yasir Gillani welcomed the volunteers, thanking them and the many LAPD officers for their support of the project. He gave a special shout-out to the Church of Scientology for bringing the community together to support the program.

Faith & Blue founder Rev. Markel Hutchins, in Los Angeles from Atlanta, Georgia, to launch the Los Angeles Faith & Blue Weekend celebrations, spoke of a turnout like this being proof that when faiths, communities and law enforcement work together, we can bridge differences, increase collaboration and reduce bias and violence.

Those coming on board for a cleaner, safer and more beautiful Hollywood included the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the Hollywood Partnership, the L.A. Office of Community Beautification, the L.A. Department of Sanitation, and numerous local businesses and faith-based organizations.

The volunteers divided into seven teams, each headed by an LAPD Hollywood Division officer. The City of Los Angeles Department of Sanitation and Home Depot equipped them with bags, shovels, brooms and trash pickers.

Teams cleaned 170 city blocks totaling 17 miles of Hollywood streets, and they beautified 200 storefronts by cleaning, painting and removing graffiti.

The trash was carried away by one of the L.A. Department of Sanitation's new zero-emission all-electric garbage trucks.

As the teams returned to the Vine Street staging area at noon, they were serenaded by a mariachi band while they enjoyed a complimentary lunch provided by local businesses including Pinks Hot Dogs, In-N-Out Burger, Tommy's Hamburgers, Domino's Pizza, Sharky's and Fresh Brother's Pizza.

The Church of Scientology, LAPD and The Way to Happiness Foundation have partnered in monthly neighborhood cleanups since 2018, including a special annual scouring of Hollywood Boulevard on the eve of each year's Hollywood Christmas Parade.

After each cleanup, volunteers hand out copies of The Way to Happiness, written by humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The Way to Happiness is a common-sense nonreligious moral code with 21 precepts to guide people to make better choices in their lives. With precepts such as "Set a Good Example," "Safeguard and Improve Your Environment," "Be Worthy of Trust" "Fulfill Your Obligations" and "Be Industrious," The Way to Happiness encourages people to point the way to a moral, less dangerous and happier life.

National Faith & Blue Weekend was created to facilitate safer, stronger, more just and unified communities by directly enabling local partnerships among law enforcement professionals, residents, businesses and community groups through local faith-based organizations. These connections are built through activities held in neighborhoods of every kind across the United States, jointly hosted by houses of worship and local law enforcement entities.

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With violent crime on the rise in Los Angeles, more than 50 local businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations joined the LAPD in a community coalition on Faith & Blue Weekend to reclaim the streets of Hollywood with a neighborhood cleanup launched by the Hollywood Community Police Station and co-organized by the Church of Scientology.

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DigitalSelf Announces Partnership with Elo, Attendance at Miami Auto Week and Art Basel

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- DigitalSelf® is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Elo who will serve as DigitalSelf - Automotive's brand ambassador. DigitalSelf will be sponsoring L'Automobile at the Miami International Auto Show October 15-25 and hosting a venue at Art Basel at Supercar Rooms Miami in December.

"DigitalSelf will be hosting and participating in several events in Miami over the next few months," said Craig Muir, founder and CEO of DigitalSelf®. "These events will serve as DigitalSelf's, and its Metaverse and 360-degree streaming services, formal introduction to the world. In addition, I'm pleased to announce that Elo, who is well-known both in Miami and in the supercar world, will be the brand ambassador for the DigitalSelf - Automotive division. Elo's creativity and sense of style will be a welcome addition to the DigitalSelf team."

DigitalSelf® is an immersive technology development company whose platform is aimed at creating virtual lifestyles and universal access to the Metaverse. DigitalSelf® is creating immersive environments with 360/VR interactive experiences/content for a growing number local businesses, brands, and tourist destinations, both domestically and internationally.

DigitalSelf® is sponsoring Elo's L'Automobile at the Miami International Auto Show. One of the nation's leading auto expositions which is expected to feature hundreds of new cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers, the Auto Show is being held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, one of the nation's hottest event destinations on South Beach. DigitalSelf® will also be hosting a venue at Supercar Rooms - Miami during Art Basel.

Located in the Arts and Entertainment District Wynwood, Supercar Rooms Miami is a members-only auto gallery and gourmet dining experience. The showroom showcases one-of-a-kind vehicles, including concept cars and never seen before vehicles.

"I am very excited to be working with DigitalSelf," said Elo, Supercar Rooms owner. "We will be putting on a series of events, beginning in Miami, that will combine the immersive nature of VR, AR and 360 streaming with supercars. No one in the Metaverse space has done anything like this."

About DigitalSelf:

DigitalSelf® was founded by Craig Muir. DigitalSelf is an immersive technology development company whose platform is aimed at creating virtual lifestyles and universal access to the Metaverse. In DigitalSelf, consumers will increasingly spend part of their everyday life transported into virtual environments where they will socialize, connect and engage in immersive experiences. DigitalSelf and the DigitalSelf Wallet are the first apps built to deliver our vision of a universally accessible digital representation of our lives, content and memories. In the DigitalSelf® apps, we are building an ecosystem where our users can leap into festivals, soccer matches, conferences, colleges, concerts, museums, championship sports and even medical appointments anywhere on Earth.

For more information, please visit our website: https://digital-self.com/.

About Elo:

Founder and creator of Supercar Rooms Miami, the British-born automotive visionary Elo is the owner of one of today's most coveted collections of classic, vintage and custom-designed vehicles - on two wheels and four - which forms the centerpiece of an aesthetically fueled concept in luxury automotive excellence, epicurean hospitality and nightlife entertainment, considered to be the first of its kind anywhere in the world. Elo started to develop his own collection of cars, a passion that stemmed from an early fascination and appreciation for automobiles. His collection grew into having a car for every mood and occasion. A real car enthusiast, Elo has been an avid collector for over 30 years. He has presented on various TV show's such as "Modern Wheels or Classic Steals" on DAVETV, "Ultimate Wheels" on HISTORY UK channel and "Slips" MTV. Elo has secured for himself the role of a leader in the automotive custom/classic car scene.

DigitalSelf® is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Elo who will serve as DigitalSelf - Automotive's brand ambassador. DigitalSelf will be sponsoring L'Automobile at the Miami International Auto Show October 15-25 and hosting a venue at Art Basel at Supercar Rooms Miami in December.

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Desert Chic: Scottsdale-Based Luxury Accessories Brand Launches Arizona-Inspired Variation of Best-Selling Clutch Handbag

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- For travelers and locals alike looking to always be reminded of the heart, soul and grandeur for which Arizona is known, Soul Carrier, a Scottsdale-based luxury accessories brand, announced today the launch of a chic new variation of the best-selling clutch handbag paying homage to The Grand Canyon State and the more than 30-million guests annually who seek rest, relaxation and rejuvenation within its buzzing resort community.

Available at some of Arizona's most prestigious resort boutiques including The Phoenician, JW Marriott Camelback Inn and the historic Arizona Biltmore Waldorf Astoria, Soul Carrier was founded by Jennifer Paige Boonlorn, a first generation Thai American, with the intent of helping women confidently transport the things that are important to them while catering to a luxury resort clientele.

While Jennifer chose to focus this new line on her home state, Soul Carrier handbags can be found nationally from the Beverly Hills Hotel to the new Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C.

As versatile as it is functional, this unique handbag works as a clutch, or when dropped into a larger carrier can organize smaller items. Complete with a debossed message on the inner leather pocket that reads, "I Found Myself in Arizona," this version of the clutch also features a few new enhancements including a velvet liner, a side leather tassel, and gold hardware to allow the bag to double as a crossbody with the addition of a strap. This style is offered in a variety of options including full grain leather and hair on natural cowhide, with additional specialty leather releases planned in the coming months.

"Arizona is such a metaphor for space and how you want to respond to life, from the grandiosity of our mountain ranges and the sunny skies that go on for miles to the rambling desert that extends out of Phoenix in every direction. The wild-west ethos provides a can-do-get-up-and-go-entrepreneurial spirit, which is what these variations are inspired by," said Jennifer. "Since the bags are sold at Arizona resorts, we're looking at this line as a way to create lasting connections with tourists and the many locals who long for nearby staycations, in hopes of contributing to their evangelism and return visits."

An Arizona State University graduate, Jennifer found solace in travel and connecting with others seeking peace after a tragic accident in which she lost both of her parents. Following her father's footsteps as a designer, she founded Soul Carrier in 2009.

No stranger to the fashion world, Jennifer lived and worked in New York City, obtaining valuable experience in fashion and visual merchandising with designers such as Oscar de la Renta and brands including American Eagle Outfitters. At Conde Nast, she focused on Women's Wear Daily Accessories, procuring items and coordinating photo shoots for women's accessory guides and feature articles.

"I remember subway rides where I daydreamed of cacti, intense sunshine, and the intangible vibe of the desert community. I never stopped longing for the nourishment that came via living in Arizona. The warm heat of the southwest was ingrained in my being, and that fever never fully broke during my time back east," said Jennifer. "Yet, through all the glamor of Fashion Week, all the sparkling lights that make up the Big Apple, all the golden opportunities, my soul longed for the dry-dusty desert, and I hope with this new line, the essence of Arizona can be taken and experienced just about everywhere."

For more information about Soul Carrier or to learn more about which resorts will carry the new line, visit https://soulcarrier.com/.

Be sure to follow @SoulCarrier on Instagram for the latest product launches and announcements.

For travelers and locals alike looking to always be reminded of the heart, soul and grandeur for which Arizona is known, Soul Carrier, a Scottsdale-based luxury accessories brand, announced today the launch of a chic new variation of the best-selling clutch handbag paying homage to The Grand Canyon State and the more than 30-million guests annually who seek rest, relaxation and rejuvenation within its buzzing resort community.

Related link: https://soulcarrier.com/

Advanced SystemCare 16: AI-powered PC Optimizer and Cleaner to Make Windows PC Faster, and Safer

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- IObit, the world's leading system utilities and security software provider, today announces the release of its flagship Windows tool- Advanced SystemCare 16. The all-in-one PC utility with full-scale enhanced features can deeply clean junk files, quick boost startup, as well as powerful safeguard privacy in one click, which can always maintain a cleaner, smoother, and safer Windows PC for millions of users worldwide.

Computers get slow due to the accumulated large number of useless, temporary, and duplicate files over time. It's a headache problem for many users to deal with these files that cause the PC starts to slow down. Thankfully, cleaning up these junk files thoroughly with an easy-to-use tool is a great idea to let old PC breathe a new life. Advanced SystemCare 16, with optimized and AI-powered algorithms, can do it for users easier to remove junk files to speed up old PC.

Based on users' cleaning and optimizing habits and the PC's performance status, it can make a personalized scan and fix solution for each PC that makes it a tool that does not need to learn. Junk File Clean and Privacy Sweep can detect and cleanups more junk files, temporary files, and privacy traces that are left behind by windows processes, and program processes like Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Spotify, etc.

Advanced SystemCare 16 is also an unmissable choice to fix old computers stuck and slow to respond. It offers plenty of multiple built-in features to speed up PC and internet in seconds. Startup Optimizer with the expanded database can not only disable unnecessary apps and services but also disable Windows apps that launch at startup to make the PC boot faster.

The Anti-Tracking, Anti-Spyware, and Surfing Protection in the 'Protect' module have all been optimized to easily detect and remove privacy traces and threats timely for a smoother and safer surfing experience. Furthermore, the database of Software Updater has been expanded to keep more popular software up-to-date to reduce PC security risks in the Windows system.

"To maintain a cleaner, faster, and safer Windows PC for users, we keep focus on deep cleaning technology, as well as offer users a 1-click approach to clean, boost and protect the computer easily," said Bing Wang, Product Director at IObit. "We are glad to announce that the full-scale upgraded Advanced SystemCare 16 is here for all users to provide a simpler method to keep PC clean, fast, and secure all the time."

Advanced SystemCare 16 is now available on IObit. It provides full support for Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Windows XP, and Vista.

About Advanced SystemCare 16:

Advanced SystemCare 16 is an easy-to-use yet all-in-one software to speed up and protect Windows PCs as well as secure users' privacy. The smart AI Mode provides a powerful 1-click approach to easily clean up junk files, sweep off privacy traces, remove spyware threats, manage startup items, accelerate Internet speed, and fix system vulnerabilities & security holes. Besides, Advanced SystemCare 16 offers 20+ useful tools like Monitor, Win Fix, Internet Booster, Smart RAM, Large File Finder, Disk Cleaner, File Shredder, Software Updater, and DNS Protector to unlock the full potential of the PC and makes it cleaner, faster and safer.

About IObit:

Founded in 2004, IObit provides consumers with innovative system utilities for Windows, Mac, and Android OS to greatly enhance operational performance and protect their computers and mobile devices from security threats. IObit is a well-recognized industry leader with more than 100 awards, 500 million downloads worldwide.

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

IObit, the world's leading system utilities and security software provider, today announces the release of its flagship Windows tool- Advanced SystemCare 16. The all-in-one PC utility with full-scale enhanced features can deeply clean junk files, quick boost startup, as well as powerful safeguard privacy in one click, which can always maintain a cleaner, smoother, and safer Windows PC for millions of users worldwide.

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

ViewTech Borescopes to Exhibit for Ninth Time at 2022 NBAA BACE

TRAVERSE City, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Beginning October 18, NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) will be taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. For 75 years the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has been representing the business aviation community and its members. This year ViewTech Borescopes will be one of more than 700 exhibitors and among thousands of attendees that will gather for three of the most important days annually for the aviation industry.

ViewTech Borescopes will be represented by Zack Wessels, Senior Sales Consultant, as they exhibit at NBAA BACE booth #3792. Having recently expanded their line of inspection video borescopes, this will be the first time the ViewTech VJ-4 borescope will be available during the annual NBAA event. With both the VJ-3 and VJ-4 video borescopes offering precise 360-degree joystick control articulation, along with photo and video documentation capabilities, ViewTech Borescopes has been saving companies time and money on preventative maintenance and MRO inspections.

With a large percentage of their clientele based in the aviation, defense, and aerospace industries, ViewTech's video borescope experts are consistently informed that the VJ-3 and VJ-4 video borescopes always deliver high-quality inspection results. The team at ViewTech encourages those looking to purchase or replace their remote visual inspection video borescopes to trial a VJ-3 or VJ-4 video borescope through a no-cost, no-obligation demo program, allowing you to trial a ViewTech video borescope at your own MRO facility.

Read more about NBAA BACE: https://www.viewtech.com/about-us/tradeshows/nbaa-bace-2022

VJ-3 & VJ-4 Video Borescope

The VJ-3 and VJ-4 mechanical articulating video borescopes are nondestructive visual testing instruments used for the remote visual inspection of machinery, equipment, and components. The VJ-3 and VJ-4 facilitate 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 and VJ04 video borescopes consist 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

Beginning October 18, NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) will be taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. For 75 years the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has been representing the business aviation community and its members. This year ViewTech Borescopes will be one of more than 700 exhibitors and among thousands of attendees that will gather for three of the most important days annually for the aviation industry.

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

SecuGen Releases Hamster Pro Trio for Multi-factor Authentication

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Hamster Pro Trio, a multi-factor authentication device that contains an FBI-certified FAP 20 fingerprint reader and both contact and contactless smart card readers.

The new 3-in-1 reader combines fingerprint biometrics and two modes of smart card technologies to allow greater flexibility in deploying multi-factor authentication. The Hamster Pro Trio enables a person to prove their identity with "what they have" - a smart card-and "what they are" - their fingerprints, which can help increase security for a wide variety of applications such as National ID programs, employee identification, physical access control, immigration clearance, patient and healthcare provider ID, and remote work.

In addition to these diverse applications, the Hamster Pro Trio is designed to be compatible with the U.S. FIPS 201 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) program for government employees as well as the U.S. Department of Defense Common Access Card Next Generation (DoD CAC NG) and U.S. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

The Hamster Pro Trio features SecuGen's flagship U20-A fingerprint sensor combined with both a contactless smart card reader based on the AB Circle CIM315F-01 chipset and a contact smart card reader based on the Identiv CLOUD 2100 R chipset. The Identiv CLOUD 2100 R is compatible with the Identiv uTrust 2700 R smart card reader. The Hamster Pro Trio is housed in a case having the same form factor as the Hamster Pro Duo SC/PIV but adds in the contactless card reader with virtually no change in size and weight to the device.

"We built the Hamster Pro Trio to give more options for integrators and developers to implement stronger authentication solutions based on well-established technologies without sacrificing convenience," stated Dan Riley, SecuGen's Vice President of Engineering. "The SecuGen engineering team has once again successfully created a high-quality product but at an affordable price."

SecuGen is known around the world and throughout the biometrics industry for providing high quality fingerprint products at prices suitable for large deployments. The new Hamster Pro Trio is yet another premium product attractively priced for such deployments.

Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen, added, "We are excited to announce this new combination product. Our team is continually focused on delivering high quality products and tools that our reseller partners require. As were many of our products, the Hamster Pro Trio was created in direct response to the requirements of our partners."

SecuGen distributes its products through a worldwide network of OEMs, software companies and systems integrators. As a result, SecuGen products are available on every continent through local partners that provide convenient support in the language and time zone of end-user customers.

Learn more about the new Hamster Pro Trio at https://secugen.com/products/hamster-pro-trio/

About SecuGen:

SecuGen Corporation (www.secugen.com) is the world's leading provider of advanced, optical fingerprint recognition technology, products, tools, and platforms for physical and information security. SecuGen designs and develops FBI-certified fingerprint readers and OEM components, developer kits and software, including NIST/MINEX-compliant algorithms. Known for high quality, ruggedness, and performance in a wide variety of applications and environmental conditions, SecuGen products are used by world-leading financial, medical, government, educational and corporate institutions and are sold through an extensive partner network of reseller partners including original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors and system integrators around the world.

SecuGen® is a registered trademark of SecuGen Corp. in the United States and other countries.

SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Hamster Pro Trio, a multi-factor authentication device that contains an FBI-certified FAP 20 fingerprint reader and both contact and contactless smart card readers.

Related link: https://secugen.com/

KROST Acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor for American Range in Sale to Hatco

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- American Range, a privately held manufacturer of commercial and residential cooking appliances, was sold to Hatco, an employee-owned manufacturer of warming, cooking, sanitizing, and cooling equipment. KROST CPAs & Consultants acted as the exclusive financial advisor to American Range in its transaction to Hatco Corporation.

American Range was founded over 40 years ago by Shane Demirjian and has become a national brand known for engineering innovation, design quality, and excellent customer service in commercial and residential cooking appliances. The company has manufacturing locations in Pacoima, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hatco Corporation, a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company has corporate offices in Milwaukee, and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The acquisition of American Range is part of Hatco's goal to broaden product offerings and expand opportunities to service customers in the food service industry.

American Range has been a client of KROST for five years. During this time, KROST provided Tax, Accounting, Consulting, R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, and now Mergers & Acquisitions services. KROST's service model is designed to guide and support businesses throughout their lifecycle - from early-stage growth and development to succession and exit planning.

"When I was considering the potential sale of my business, I turned to KROST. They performed the full range of M&A services for me - from finding buyers, running a competitive bidding process, hosting management presentations, negotiating deal terms, running due diligence, and working with the legal team through the close of the transaction. They were a vital part of this transaction, and I relied on them enormously," said Shane Demirjian, Founder of American Range.

"We have been advising American Range, its owners, and its management team for over five years, so when they were considering a sale, they turned to us to run the full sell-side process for them. Because of our knowledge of their business and market, we were able to understand what was needed to get a comprehensive job done on a timely basis," said Paren Knadjian, M&A and Capital Markets Principal.

The M&A practice at KROST is led by industry veteran, Paren Knadjian, who recently became a Principal at the firm. The M&A team has been involved in over 300 transactions, consisting of outright sales of businesses, corporate divestitures, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and equity and debt financings worth over $2 billion in transaction value. The practice also offers transactional support services, including buy-side and sell-side quality of earnings reports, valuations, and due diligence services.

Contact KROST for more information about KROST's Mergers & Acquisitions and Capital Markets services at: https://www.krostcpas.com/ma-contact.

Learn more about KROST's services at: https://www.krostcpas.com/services.

About KROST CPAs & Consultants:

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

American Range, a privately held manufacturer of commercial and residential cooking appliances, was sold to Hatco, an employee-owned manufacturer of warming, cooking, sanitizing, and cooling equipment. KROST CPAs & Consultants acted as the exclusive financial advisor to American Range in its transaction to Hatco Corporation.

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

The Church of Scientology, Uplifting, Inspiring and Changing the World

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- A new interactive timeline on the Scientology website provides a glimpse into why so many people count on the Church of Scientology for help in Los Angeles and around the world.

From the 101 to Sunset Boulevard and all over the Southland, Los Angeles Scientology Churches serve as hubs for religious organizations, like-minded groups and community leaders.

Watch a series of videos on the Scientology website and learn how L.A. Scientology Churches welcome all cultures, all religions, and work with the community to create a positive impact, with neighborhood events, holiday celebrations and charity fundraisers attended by more than 50,000 in the past year alone. Learn how:

* Scientology volunteers have organized weekly food drives distributing 258,000 pounds of food to help more than 17,000 families over the past 16 months.

* At the height of the pandemic, Scientologists distributed 380,435 How to Stay Well booklets door-to-door to neighbors and essential businesses for their customers.

* They supported those on the front lines, sanitizing 1,378 police vehicles and 82 police stations throughout the region so the police could stay well and continue to serve our communities.

Scientologists take responsibility for their neighborhoods:

* They bring the community together by organizing neighborhood cleanups.

* Scientology Volunteer Ministers provide support to firefighters and other emergency personnel. They have responded to every major disaster in Los Angeles and throughout California since 1989.

* Responding to another kind of disaster affecting L.A. families, Scientologists provide drug education to tackle drug abuse, addiction and overdose deaths in our schools and neighborhoods. They have organized and held some 1,200 drug education seminars reaching more than 5 million people in and around Los Angeles with the truth about drugs.

* Scientologists work to reduce crime and gang violence by organizing Peace Rides that promote the common-sense values of The Way to Happiness, the nonreligious moral code written by author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard.

Hear what community and religious leaders have to say about Scientology. Hear from neighbors and local nonprofits about why they count on the Church to support their activities. And learn how the work of L.A. Scientology Churches betters the lives of people throughout the Southland.

Visit the Scientology website and see why so many Angelenos count on the L.A. Churches of Scientology and the Scientologists to help make life better in the City of Dreams.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientology.org/our-help-is-yours/

https://www.scientology-losangeles.org

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/B0xMnowNCYo

A new interactive timeline on the Scientology website provides a glimpse into why so many people count on the Church of Scientology for help in Los Angeles and around the world. From the 101 to Sunset Boulevard and all over the Southland, Los Angeles Scientology Churches serve as hubs for religious organizations, like-minded groups and community leaders.

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

Engage By Cell Announces Rebrand of Divisions

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, Engage by Cell announces the rebranding of former divisions Guide by Cell, Give by Cell, and Train by Cell to create a cohesive and clear client experience. Engage by Cell has served as a catchall for the growing divisions under the "by Cell" umbrella for years and will now serve as the company's sole iteration.

The tech company will release a new website, https://www.engagebycell.com/, updated services, and a fresh vision for user-friendly mobile tools in a variety of domestic and international organizations.

Engage by Cell has grown to serve healthcare, education, nonprofit, government, occupational safety, enterprise, cultural, and several other industries.

This rebrand will encompass the core technologies: Text Messaging, Mobile Web Apps, GPS Wayfinding, Call Services, Payment Processing, and Digital Cards. These platforms may work together or independently to create the desired client experiences.

"With the tech and mobile world booming, we are constantly upgrading services and adding new platforms. Our new organizational structure will allow us to offer a cohesive, unified front moving forward," says David Asheim, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Engage by Cell.

About Engage by Cell:

Founded 16 years ago in San Francisco, CA, Guide by Cell began by providing mobile touring solutions to cultural venues. Over the years the "by Cell" divisions have grown to serve clients like Smithsonian Institution, Aon, Bloomberg, USPS, Banner Health, Central Park Conservancy, American Cancer Society, Mary Kay, and many more by providing innovative ways for organizations to use mobile technologies to improve the efficiency of their operation.

For more information, visit: https://www.engagebycell.com/ or call (415) 297-6677

Today, Engage by Cell announces the rebranding of former divisions Guide by Cell, Give by Cell, and Train by Cell to create a cohesive and clear client experience. Engage by Cell has served as a catchall for the growing divisions under the "by Cell" umbrella for years and will now serve as the company's sole iteration.

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

First Novel the Story of a Boy Who Takes a Risky Dare to Prove Himself

MILTON, Del. /ScoopCloud/ -- Veteran financial author Robert Stowe England announced today the release of his debut novel, "A Secret Revealed" (ISBN 978-1954682351), published by J2B Publishing of Pomfret, Maryland. It tells the story of Dean Farley, a young boy growing up in post-World War II America trying to gain confidence in himself by earning the respect of his parents and peers.

Often with scant guidance, he meets and beats the challenges of boyhood (school, making friends, catching a crawfish in a creek, baseball, and riding a bicycle) yet still worries about his ability to overcome the difficulties that surely lie ahead.

A small North Carolina community is the crucible Robert Stowe England uses in "A Secret Revealed" for Dean to figure out if he has the mettle and ability to handle adult life.

"Dean's turning point is his decision to take a reckless dare that could risk his life to stop a bully's relentless taunts. The event, which fundamentally changed his outlook, is so profound and troubling for him that he kept it a secret until after he was grown," England said.

Publisher page for book: https://www.j2bllc.com/robert-stowe-england.html

Amazon page for book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1954682352

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Robert Stowe England is an author and financial journalist whose career has focused on financial markets. He is the author of "Black Box Casino," which revealed the myriad causes and aftermath of the financial crisis of 2008, as well as "Aging China," which examined the impact of China's rapidly aging population on its economic prospects.

The author earned a bachelor's degree in English at Duke University, where he studied creative writing under English Professor William Blackburn and served as Associate Editor of the Duke Chronicle, the student newspaper.

He was born in York, South Carolina, and grew up and attended public schools in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Author's website: https://www.robertstoweengland.com/

Veteran financial author Robert Stowe England announced today the release of his debut novel, "A Secret Revealed" (ISBN 978-1954682351), published by J2B Publishing of Pomfret, Maryland. It tells the story of Dean Farley, a young boy growing up in post-World War II America trying to gain confidence in himself by earning the respect of his parents and peers.

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

Top Colleges and Universities to Attend Vistamar School’s 14th Annual Multicultural Student College Fair on October 16, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On October 16, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Vistamar School hosts its 14th annual Multicultural Student College Fair at Vistamar School, 737 Hawaii Street in El Segundo. Open to all students, this College Admissions Fair is an opportunity for high school students to meet representatives and alumni from a wide range of top colleges, universities, and service academies from across the country. These institutions seek to meet Los Angeles area high school students of all backgrounds.

The list of attending institutions includes some of the nation's most selective colleges. There are also many private liberal arts colleges, public institutions from numerous states across the country, and historically black colleges and universities attending.

Among those represented at the fair this year will be MIT, Northwestern, Dartmouth College, Colgate University, Tufts University, University of Michigan, Washington University at St. Louis, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, USC, Bucknell University, Elon University, DePaul University, American University in Paris, University of Oregon, Agnes Scott College, and many more.

"Vistamar School was founded on a commitment to diversity of thought and culture that encourages authentic exchange of perspectives, mutual respect, and a mature understanding of the world," said Chris Bright, Head of School. "Early on, we realized an opportunity to provide any student in the LA area the chance to meet with a broad range of top college representatives, whether or not they had time and resources to travel widely."

There will also be workshops for students and parents on Financial Aid Basics, offered in English and Spanish, and on the Historically Black College and University Experience.

"In past years, we've had over 700 student and family attendees," according to Gregg Murray, Director of Life Planning at Vistamar School. "College representatives appreciate that they can efficiently meet such a wide variety of strong students."

Admission is free and open to all. Learn more: https://www.vistamarschool.org/vistamar-experience/life-planning/multicultural-college-fair

About Vistamar School:

Vistamar, founded in 2005, is an independent college preparatory day school serving grades 9-12. The founders' vision was to tap into the diversity of Los Angeles to bring together students who could learn from each other the skills and attitudes necessary for global citizenship.

The Vistamar mission rests on three pillars: challenging academics that engage and inspire students; an intimate atmosphere that supports students with caring relationships; and a diverse community that encourages the authentic exchange of perspectives and leads students to be comfortable crossing cultural boundaries. Vistamar believes there's a better way to do high school.

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

Follow on Twitter: @vistamarschool

On October 16, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Vistamar School hosts its 14th annual Multicultural Student College Fair at Vistamar School, 737 Hawaii Street in El Segundo. Open to all students, this College Admissions Fair is an opportunity for high school students to meet representatives and alumni from a wide range of top colleges, universities, and service academies from across the country. These institutions seek to meet Los Angeles area high school students of all backgrounds.

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

Celink taps Gravicore to transform operational agility while reducing fulfillment times and tech infrastructure costs

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Gravicore, a technology company specializing in the deployment of cutting-edge cloud computing and data management solutions for financial services firms, today released a case study detailing its successful build-out and delivery of a cloud-based technology infrastructure for reverse mortgage subservicer Celink. An Amazon Web Services (AWS) Select Partner, Gravicore's work on behalf of Celink delivered measurable cost savings and improvements to staff productivity, operational resilience, organizational controls and business agility.

Integrating dozens of AWS and third-party services, Gravicore rearchitected Celink's technology platform to accelerate and enhance the subservicer's decision-making capabilities and modernized various technology-enabled workloads across Celink's many business functions, from enabling Line of Credit (LOC) withdrawals to be made through its self-service Borrower Portal to engineering a streamlined Investor Reporting system. Gravicore's contributions have enabled Celink to save hundreds of man-hours each month, increase software deployment frequency tenfold and eliminate expenses related to server over-provisioning and late LOC disbursement penalties. Notably, by automating workflows through a LOC Processing Module, Gravicore helped Celink realize a 40% reduction in LOC processing times.

"We chose Gravicore because of the team's strong knowledge of AWS, its opinionated framework for building cloud presence and the impressive set of tools it has developed," said Celink Chief Information Officer Sergey Dyakin. "Gravicore's fluency in both technology and financial services was a key accelerator of our technology transformation and an unquestionable contributor to its success."

"Financial services firms can achieve a wide array of operational benefits by modernizing data management and data-driven processes with a cloud-first strategy," said Gravicore Co-Founder and CEO Curtis Over. "At Gravicore, we take pride in empowering companies like Celink to become leaner and more agile through cutting-edge technology solutions and deep domain expertise."

Download the full case study for more information about Gravicore's partnership with Celink: https://gravicore.io/celink-case-study-landing-page/

About Gravicore:

Gravicore helps customers accelerate innovation by leveraging the cloud and modern data management services. The leadership team at Gravicore brings years of experience in technology-driven process transformations, including over a decade deploying cloud computing platforms and cutting-edge data management, analytics and reporting solutions. With deep domain expertise in mortgage, capital markets and fintech leadership, financial institutions and service providers rely on Gravicore to design and implement effective solutions while eliminating execution risk. Learn more at https://gravicore.io/.

About Celink:

Celink is the United States' leading subservicer of reverse mortgages. With a portfolio of over two hundred thousand loans, Celink is the subservicer of choice for the nation's largest reverse mortgage lenders. Celink's fully scalable servicing platform, ReverseServ Elite, supports proprietary reverse mortgage products and the government-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM). Reverse mortgages are home-equity products that help older homeowners stay in their homes and enjoy fulfilling retirements. Celink maintains an SQ2 rating as a primary servicer of reverse mortgage loans from Moody's. Learn more at: https://www.celink.com/.

Gravicore, a technology company specializing in the deployment of cutting-edge cloud computing and data management solutions for financial services firms, today released a case study detailing its successful build-out and delivery of a cloud-based technology infrastructure for reverse mortgage subservicer Celink.

Related link: https://gravicore.io/

Mortgage Coach integrates with Insellerate to help lenders increase lead conversion with wealth-building mortgage advice

OWINGS MILLS, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, and Mortgage Coach, a platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive home loan presentations, today announced that the Mortgage Coach platform will be integrated with Insellerate, a leading customer experience platform. The integration streamlines the sales process by enabling loan officers (LOs) to generate and customize Total Cost Analysis (TCA) loan presentations prefilled with contact data directly from the Insellerate customer relationship management (CRM) and lead management dashboard.

Insellerate is a modern CRM platform that optimizes mortgage sales and marketing performance with lead management and sales enablement tools, automated multi-channel marketing campaigns and sales insights. Mortgage Coach helps lenders earn homebuyers' business with educational presentations that compare mortgage strategies over time.

Integrated, the technologies equip LOs with the capabilities they need to efficiently contact leads and provide meaningful mortgage advice that earns their trust and loan commitment faster. Working through Insellerate's CRM or its lead management dashboard, which intelligently prioritizes and distributes leads, users can generate TCAs that have been prefilled with contact data and click a button to instantly connect with leads. Equipped with Mortgage Coach borrower intelligence and TCA presentations, LOs can create custom loan comparisons based on borrowers' unique financial and homeownership goals, enabling them to convert more leads to loans without ever leaving the Insellerate platform.

"Our partnership with Insellerate makes it easy and efficient for lenders to meaningfully connect with homebuyers by providing timely, relevant mortgage advice," said Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach Chief Lending Officer Joe Puthur. "This integration is able to benefit every managed contact automatically, which is especially powerful for both retail LOs in a market where they must proactively pursue borrower relationships and for consumer direct LOs who cultivate a large volume of relationships over the phone. Insellerate identifies the best lead opportunities and Mortgage Coach illustrates the impact of all loan scenarios, together helping lenders find and fund every loan opportunity."

"Partnering with Mortgage Coach will help our clients accelerate the sales and marketing process by providing LOs the technology they need to connect with and deliver value to home buyers," said Insellerate CEO Josh Friend. "We're proud to provide LOs this new benefit within our platform so lenders can ensure every lead receives personalized mortgage advice, without ever leaving the Insellerate platform."

About Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach:

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

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

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

About Insellerate:

Insellerate helps loan officers close more loans with our award-winning modern CRM, Lead Management, and Engagement platform, which handles all your lending channels, retail, wholesale, TPO, Consumer Direct, and Reverse. Our advanced APIs allow seamless connectivity to your tech stack, and our native mobile application will enable loan officers to work on their files from anywhere. Powered with AgentConnect, we empower loan officers to engage more effectively with real estate agents and borrowers, resulting in higher lead conversion rates, lower origination costs, and more closed loans. For more information, visit https://insellerate.com/ or contact us at 855-973-1646.

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, and Mortgage Coach, a platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive home loan presentations, today announced that the Mortgage Coach platform will be integrated with Insellerate, a leading customer experience platform.

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

Finally, The HBA Championship First for The Less Fortunate, The Privileged, And the Hopeful

BOCA RATON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- DMIL360, a Florida-born company, is proud to announce its action plan to launch the new and revolutionary sport of the 21st century. HANETBALL360 FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL EVER is scheduled to play at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on October 16, 2022.

CEO and founder of DMIL360, Fritz Valdeus, Jr., today announced Hanetball360, a new sport with a unique approach. The game was created to develop natural talents and empower minds.

Hanetball360 is the only sport ever created that leverages the "QuantumThinking360™" theory, requiring players to think of ways to score and defend in every direction instead of the linear mode of playing virtually every other sport. The game is fun and exciting!

Hanetball is played in a "360-degree" motion where players can go around the grundnet to try to score, win, or defend. The sport also establishes itself in regions such as Canada, Turks & Caicos, Nigeria, India, and other countries.

"Nothing like it exists in the sports world," said Adrienne Mazzone, President of Transmedia Group. "Hanetball360 naturally connects our inner selves to our passionate emotions and is destined to become the sport of the future." Hanetball360 is a fast-growing sport.

Hanetball360 Key Details:

Years of research show that "short bursts" of intense full-body activities burn far more calories than other forms of exercise.

As a result, almost anyone can play this exciting new game:

* Involving minimal contact

* Strengthening cardiovascular health and "QuantumThinking360™"

* Using high-intensity interval training (HIT) to boost metabolism and burn calories during and even after playing the game.

The inventor of Hanetball360, inventor Fritz Valdeus, Jr., was asked, "What does it mean to host the first championship final?" Valdeus replied: "The goal of Hanetball360 is to increase sports access at every level of the economic spectrum in America and the world at large. The sport is multifaceted, but the primary purpose is to change the world positively."

Valdeus added, "The vision of Hanetball360 is to revolutionize the world of sports by creating possibilities for individuals from all walks of life and physical abilities to play and enjoy Hanetball360 on a global scale.

"When introduced to children, the sport's QuantumThinking360 theory allows them to be creative and 'expand their circle' to build problem-solving skills and spatial awareness."

About Hanetball360:

Hanetball360 was founded by CEO and Inventor Fritz Valdeus, Jr. who emigrated from Haiti to the United States in adulthood. It took him nearly 27 years to invent and develop Hanetball360. Valdeus is an inspiration for young and old around the globe. The most significant pledge is serving and inspiring communities worldwide to thrive. Hanetball360 is now played competitively in the United States, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. It does not require specific body mass or height to participate. This sport creates new opportunities for capacity and excellence building.

Learn more at https://www.hanetball360.com

MULTIMEDIA:

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

DMIL360, a Florida-born company, is proud to announce its action plan to launch the new and revolutionary sport of the 21st century. HANETBALL360 FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL EVER is scheduled to play at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on October 16, 2022.

Related link: https://www.hanetball360.com

Send2Press® Announces 40th Anniversary Celebration for Jan. 2023 – Four Decades Helping Amplify News for Earned Media PR Campaigns

TEMECULA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, NEOTROPE®, a California-based PR and marketing firm, entertainment publisher, and parent company of Send2Press® Newswire, announces its upcoming 40th anniversary celebration, starting Jan. 2023. For this anniversary the company will be offering discounts on selected services, but will also include offerings from the company's many clients and agency partners, many of whom are in the PR, marketing and SEO service practice industries.

Neotrope has been an innovative content development, publishing, audio/video, public relations (PR) and marketing company since Jan. 1983. Neotrope was an INC. 5000 listed company in 2009.

The company was co-founded by author, artist, journalist, musician and marketing/PR expert, Christopher Laird Simmons, and the late Dr. JL Simmons, PhD, a best-selling author and respected university professor.

Send2Press Newswire will offer discounts on all its services, up to 40% off during January. Send2Press was launched in 1997 as an offshoot of Neotrope's PR services and became a trademarked brand with dedicated website in 2000 (verifiable via archive.org). Send2Press is a dba of Neotrope.

"This is quite a milestone for us," said CEO, Christopher Simmons. "We have always strived to provide affordable, ethical, authentic and transparent services to our clients. It has always been about relationships for us, even after we ended the in-person office era, going completely virtual."

He added, "I thought it would be fun to fold in offerings from our clients with our own anniversary specials, to bring the folks who have kept us in business share in our celebration."

A dedicated web page will be available from the Send2Press.com home page starting January, 2023 with complete information on specials from both Send2Press and selected client/partners.

About Send2Press:

Send2Press®, founded in 2000, offers affordable press release distribution, writing, and social media marketing. Send2Press was named "best overall" of the top six press release services in 2020 by Fit Small Business. Send2Press is a dba of Neotrope, founded in 1983 in California.

Send2Press has consistently been ranked one of the top newswire services overall based on honesty and credibility.

Learn more about Send2Press® at: https://www.Send2Press.com/

Send2Press Newswire offers:

* Professional press release writing with accredited staff

* Local, regional, or national targeted press release distribution to both U.S. daily media and trade periodicals

* Social media sharing with custom tags and over 275,000 monthly impressions for our social channels

* National syndication via the AP, including the AP website, AP newsrooms and online syndication to newspaper and broadcast sites

* Agency pricing for all™.

View current plans and pricing at: https://www.send2press.com/services/price-list.shtml

View current client projects at: https://www.send2press.com/wire/

LEGAL NOTE: Send2Press® and Neotrope® are U.S. registered trademarks and service marks. Neotrope is a registered trademark in Europe (no relation to a French company using our brand name in entirely different business category).

Today, NEOTROPE®, a California-based PR and marketing firm, entertainment publisher, and parent company of Send2Press® Newswire, announces its upcoming 40th anniversary celebration, starting Jan. 2023. For this anniversary the company will be offering discounts on selected services, but will also include offerings from the company's many clients and agency partners, many of whom are in the PR, marketing and SEO service practice industries.

Related link: https://neotrope.com

San Diego Business Journal Again Names MCT® As Best Places To Work 2022

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), an industry-leading capital markets advisory firm, announced that it has been named Best Places to Work 2022 by the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ). MCT was ranked number seven in the medium-sized company category (50 - 249 U.S. employees). This award is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in San Diego that benefit the county's economy, workforce, and local businesses.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in downtown San Diego, MCT has grown from a pipeline hedging services specialist into a fully-integrated provider of capital markets services and software. MCT employs over 100 people and has continued to grow despite the pandemic. The company's leadership group has made it a point of pride to always go beyond the call of duty to take care of all staff needs.

"We are excited to announce that MCT has once again earned this award and climbed the ranks as one of San Diego's Best Places to Work," said Chad Campora, Head of Human Resources. "This year we feel extremely grateful to join all the other great companies in San Diego to achieve this feat as we tackle one of the toughest years in the history of mortgage markets.

"We take great pride in the respect, trust and commitment each MCT team member shows every day. We want work to be an enjoyable and purposeful part of life with a focus on wellness, connection, and ultimately nurturing a culture of our mission and values."

The SDBJ puts companies that applied for the award through an extensive evaluation process that includes a detailed analysis of company workplace policies and practices along with a comprehensive employee survey. The combined scores determine the top companies and the final rankings. The winning companies were honored at a virtual awards ceremony hosted by the SDBJ in August.

More information on the SDBJ's Best Places to Work in San Diego program can be found at https://www.sdbj.com/events/2022_best_places/

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive!.

MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes. Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Healdsburg, and San Antonio. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style hands-on engagement clients love.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/.

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), an industry-leading capital markets advisory firm, announced that it has been named Best Places to Work 2022 by the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ). MCT was ranked number seven in the medium-sized company category (50 - 249 U.S. employees). This award is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in San Diego that benefit the county's economy, workforce, and local businesses.

Related link: https://mct-trading.com/

Asheville Couple Cooks to Travel and Guests Are Signing Up

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Founded in March 2015 by Liisa Andreassen and John Godts, Cottage Cooking in Asheville, North Carolina, was first started to fund the couple's passion for travel. Over the years, it's evolved into a business where others can share their travel and culinary experiences too. To date, together, they've traveled to 11 countries, four continents and 36 states. They always bring back some new culinary knowledge and are eager to showcase it.

"The business kind of started as a lark," Liisa Andreassen, the business's co-owner, says. "We had some friends over and taught them how to make sushi. One of our friends - said, 'you should do this!' Do what we asked? Make sushi? 'No, give cooking classes in your house.'"

That's all this dynamic couple needed to hear. They were off and running. John Godts, a hospital physical therapist by day, quickly sprang into action and started posting fliers at his workplace. Andreassen, a freelance copywriter, tapped into her marketing and PR skills to help spread the word.

"It's been such a fantastic experience," Godts says. "It's a win-win. We get to do something we love - cooking and entertaining - and we get paid for it to boot. Wow! That's pretty awesome."

And, of course their guests benefit too. Most people who sign up for classes have looked at the couple's website, which has been recently re-designed to take online bookings and payments, and find that this is not your average cooking class. Photos and videos help to illustrate the experience so guests can really get a feel for the place before clicking that "book" button.

"Most folks who sign up for a cooking class with us are looking for something different," Andreassen says. "They don't want a traditional cooking class with 15+ people. They want something intimate and a maybe even a little unfamiliar."

Cottage Cooking classes host up to six in their cottage-style home in North Asheville. They'll also go off site to people's homes and Air B and Bs for larger groups of up to 12. And, the couple really works to keep things fresh.

"We've added a few new classes to the schedule including a Moroccan cooking class as well as football foods and Hawaiian BBQ," Godts says. "We're constantly working to create new and fun culinary experiences for our guests."

A recent guest, Stu Helm, also known as "The Food Fan," is an Asheville-based food writer and influential voice in Asheville's food scene.

He recently took a class and shared his experience in a podcast here - https://stuhelmfoodfan.substack.com/p/good-morning-friends-479.

"We love meeting new people and sharing tales of travel, food and adventure," Andreassen says. "So, for anyone looking for a cooking class that's a little outside the box - or pot - come see what we're cooking up."

About Cottage Cooking:

Cottage Cooking classes are designed for the home cook and a typical class is designed like a dinner party where guests prepare and eat an appetizer, main course and dessert. There's also a Saturday morning baking class once a month. These classes make for a great date night or ladies' night out. The company has also built a reputation in the business for hosting fun bachelorette parties and family reunions. In addition to a schedule which can be found on their website, they'll also design custom dates and menus as requested.

Classes range from $85 to $125 and private classes for two are $300. All classes are BYOB. Gift certificates are also available.

MORE INFORMATION:

https://cottagecookingasheville.com/

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cottage.Cooking

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbW9jFa2DTZB_dhqpvrrBEA

Founded in March 2015 by Liisa Andreassen and John Godts, Cottage Cooking in Asheville, North Carolina, was first started to fund the couple's passion for travel. Over the years, it's evolved into a business where others can share their travel and culinary experiences too. To date, together, they've traveled to 11 countries, four continents and 36 states. They always bring back some new culinary knowledge and are eager to showcase it.

Related link: https://cottagecookingasheville.com/

154 New Industrial Manufacturing Development Projects Showed Improved Performance in September 2022

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- IMI SalesLeads announced today the September 2022 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The 154 new projects increased from August 2022 140 manufacturing projects, however, down from 162 in September 2021.

The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 154 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 - 133 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 61 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity
New Construction - 59 New Projects
Expansion - 43 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 44 New Projects
Plant Closings - 16 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location (Top 10 States)
North Carolina - 10
Ohio - 10
Indiana - 9
Texas - 9
California - 8
Pennsylvania - 7
Wisconsin - 7
Michigan - 6
Alabama - 5
Georgia - 5

Largest Planned Project

During the month of September, our research team identified 19 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Micron Technology, Inc., who is planning to invest $15 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in BOISE, ID. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects

MICHIGAN:

Battery component mfr. is planning to invest $3.6 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility on 18 Mile Rd. in BIG RAPIDS, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

KENTUCKY:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $700 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades at their manufacturing facility in LOUISVILLE, KY. They have recently received approval for the project.

INDIANA:

Automotive mfr. is expanding and planning to invest $491 million for a 6,000 sf expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in MARION, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in early 2023.

TEXAS:

EV mfr. is planning to invest $365 million for the construction of a lithium-hydroxide refining plant in ROBSTOWN, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2022, with completion slated for 2024.

ARIZONA:

Plant-based packaging product mfr. is planning to invest $280 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in GILBERT, AZ. Completion is slated for late 2023.

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Automotive component mfr. is planning to invest $200 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in ANDERSON, SC. Completion is slated for 2026.

MISSOURI:

Consumer products mfr. is planning to invest $180 million for the expansion, renovations, and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in ST. LOUIS, MO. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

OHIO:

Truck mfr. is planning to invest $150 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TEXAS:

Steel tube mfr. is planning to invest $75 million for the construction of a 125,000 sf manufacturing facility in SEGUIN, TX. They have recently received approval for the project.

ALABAMA:

Laminated timber products mfr. is planning to invest $62 million for the construction of a 140,000 sf manufacturing facility in DOTHAN, AL. Completion is slated for 2024. The project also includes equipment upgrades on their existing manufacturing facility in DOTHAN, AL.

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/

IMI SalesLeads announced today the September 2022 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The 154 new projects increased from August 2022 140 manufacturing projects, however, down from 162 in September 2021.

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

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: September 2022 Data

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MCT®, the leader in capital markets software and services supporting more lenders with hedging and pipeline management solutions than any other single provider, is pleased to present the MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices for September 2022. MCT Data represents a balanced cross section of several hundred lenders among retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

A broad-based view of the entire market provides a more accurate picture of mortgage originations versus indices that are influenced by mega lenders. The September MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices is broken out by transaction type: purchase, rate/term refinance, and cash out refinance.

September MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices show that year-over-year total lock volume (-48.5 percent) continues to drop, as expected, when compared to the white-hot summer of 2021. However, both the month-over-month rate/term refinance lock figure (up 33.0 percent) and purchase index (up 6.3 percent) increased in September. Total mortgage rate locks by dollar volume decreased 5.4 percent month-over-month in September. Cash out refinances are down 10.7 percent month-over-month and from one year ago volume is down 80.6 percent, while rate/term refinance volume has dropped 92.9 percent from 2021. Please note that loan sizes were up 8.3 percent over the past year, with the average loan amount increasing from $292k to $317k.

It is important to note that MCT's rate lock activity indices are based on actual dollar volume of locked loans, not number of applications. Especially in a tight purchase market, MCT believes its methodology (using actual loans locked vs. applications) is a more reliable metric. There is a higher likelihood of having multiple applications per funded loan, and prequals do not convert at as high of a rate in the current market as has historically been the case - especially when applications are counted at the early stage of entering a property address.

INDEX VALUES TO END SEPTEMBER AS A PERCENTAGE BENCHMARKED TO THE START OF THE MONTH

Category | Month-Over-Month Index Value Change

Total: +5.44%

Purchase: +6.31%

Rate/Term Refinance: +32.98%

Cash Out Refinance: -10.66%

INDEX VALUE CHANGE YEAR-OVER-YEAR

Category | Year-Over-Year Index Value Change

Total: -48.48%

Purchase: -20.5%

Rate/Term Refinance: -92.89%

Cash Out Refinance: -80.56%

MCT will be publishing the MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices monthly, intending the data to serve as an enduring informational tool for industry participants, analysts, and watchers.

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT)® has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT's offerings include mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, business intelligence and analytics, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR valuation, hedging, and bulk sales, and the world's first, truly open marketplace for loan sales.

MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes within its award-winning digital platform, MCTlive!®. Headquartered in sunny San Diego, MCT also has offices in Healdsburg, CA, Philadelphia, PA and Texas.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/.

MCT®, the leader in capital markets software and services supporting more lenders with hedging and pipeline management solutions than any other single provider, is pleased to present the MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices for September 2022. MCT Data represents a balanced cross section of several hundred lenders among retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

Related link: https://mct-trading.com/

The Story of the Orange Dress: Ashburn-Based Private Chef Turned Heads at her Wedding in Local Berryville, VA

ASHBURN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Private Chef and Owner of Fleur de Cuisine, Natalie Ramos (now Natalie Vaughn), has shared her story about overcoming adversity on her way to success in building her chef and catering business in Loudoun County, Virginia. Through sharing her story about growing up in Brooklyn, New York's housing projects, Natalie has gained a large following for her strength, willingness, and determination for overcoming obstacles that led to her personal and professional success.

Vaughn continued to turn heads when celebrating her wedding on September 30, 2022 stunting an incredibly unique orange gown.

The Private Chef met her new husband, Michael Vaughn, after a bitter divorce that ended in alleged domestic violence with a near fatal ending. Michael Vaugh came to Natalie after being in an emotionally abusive relationship for over 20 years. They met each other online after friends convinced them that this was the way to meet new faces. At first glance you wouldn't view them to be a lifelong couple, as Natalie was more fashion forward and a community socialite, while Michael was more understated and less dramatic in his appearance. However, the couple found love in their similar stories, love for family, and love for life.

The couple decided on September 30th for their wedding date; A date that held traumatic memories for the bride, as this was the date that her grandmother passed, the date when she was pushed from a moving vehicle, and the date of a car accident that nearly took her life.

It was this date that Natalie decided to fill with positivity moving forward.

The theme of the wedding held true to the late September date and encompassed Fall details throughout. Orange had always been a color of change for Natalie, and it represented life's way of adapting to order. The orange dress was one of which Natalie designed herself from Di Domenico Designs by Dress Maker, Kelsy Hall. The two made their connection through Fleur de Cuisine catering Hall's wedding, and now it was Natalie's turn. Together, her and Natalie came up with a dress that would represent the greatest change in Natalie's life, finally feeling loved. The dress was bohemian style that fell free and embraced being open to the new world ahead, with just enough embroidery and jewels to convey Natalie's fashion-driven personality.

The wedding was held at Juniper Acres in Berryville, VA, and was chosen for its beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views, and was also owned by local friends.

The wedding in total supported over 16 local community businesses and was filled with delicious hors d'oeuvres at the cocktail hour including petite Philly cheesesteaks, a hot dog station, walking taco station, French fry stations, an elaborate charcuterie station, and even SpaghettiOs. The tables were filled with pictures of things the couple loved, including polaroid cameras and memento albums to save photographs for the bride and groom. The wedding favors included local apple pie moonshine, a warm cozy blanket, popcorn and m&m's, and pecan pie jars.

To make things even more personal, Natalie reached out to family members to find siblings she hadn't seen in over 15 years to attend the wedding and further signify new beginnings. Natalie also took samples of her father's voice and added it to her first dance song with her father's brothers and son who also walked her down the aisle, leaving the guests in tears. In addition, Natalie helped Michael with his mother-son dance by soliciting the help of a friend and local musician, Hilary Veltri, to sing an acoustic rendition of the theme song from the popular television show "The Golden Girls" of which Michael and his mother would watch daily.

The guests filled with joy and love for the blending family, and raved positivity about incorporating Michael and Natalie's LGBTQ daughters by having drag queens in attendance. It was a local community wedding celebrating all things change and diversity.

Learn more about Natalie and Fleur de Cuisine, at: https://www.fleurdecuisine.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/Fleurdecuisinecooking/.

Wedding Vendors:

* Venue: Juniper Acres

* Photographer: Andrew Sample Photography

* Consultant: S&S Events

* Day of Planner: Tyrone Shelby and Shaday Ortiz

* Officiant: Chekesha Kaitlin

* Wedding Gown and Veil: Di Domenico Designs

* Shoes: Custom Converse Sneakers

* Hair: Krave Creations and Strands by Dottie

* Makeup: Ashley Ramos of Ulta and Brittany of Blingz

* Bridesmaids' dresses: Do Domenico Designs

* Formal wear: Miguel Wilson

* Invitations: E. L. Strategic

* Flowers: S&S Events, LLC

* Rental equipment: S&S Events, Country Farm Houses, Vintage Games, Nance Vintage Equipment

* Catering: Devine Swine, Fleur De Cuisine, Reckies Caribbean Catering, Fantasticks

* Music: Hilary Viletri, DJ Z Haul

* Cake: Lucy Q's Bakery

* Favors: Lucy Q's and Tiana's Mean Cuisine

* Transportation: Regal Limos of Ashburn, VA, and VIP Events

Private Chef and Owner of Fleur de Cuisine, Natalie Ramos (now Natalie Vaughn), has shared her story about overcoming adversity on her way to success in building her chef and catering business in Loudoun County, Virginia. Through sharing her story about growing up in Brooklyn, New York's housing projects, Natalie has gained a large following for her strength, willingness, and determination for overcoming obstacles that led to her personal and professional success.

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

Beycome.com announces its expansion in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Beycome.com, a no-agent digital real estate brokerage, is thrilled to announce that its platform is now available in Texas as of October 5, 2022. With the aim of integrating with all 44 multiple listing services by the end of the year, Beycome.com will first integrate with Houston MLS (HAR), Austin MLS (ACTRIS), North Texas Real Estate Info Systems (NTREIS), San Antonio MLS (SABOR), Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS) and Greater El Paso MLS (GEPAR), covering 86% of the state.

Additionally, the company will offer title solutions to complement their service offering, creating a full-service experience where buyers can sell, buy, and even do title all in one place.

Through its proprietary software, Beycome.com is disrupting residential real estate by enabling people to buy or sell a home without requiring an agent. By bringing buyers and sellers together, the Beycome platform empowers people to become their best do-it-yourself agents. Up to 2% cash back is offered to buyers on the platform, and sellers can list their properties for a flat fee, saving them up to 6% on commission.

Beycome's platform is available in Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Alabama, California, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Beycome is even the third largest brokerage in Florida and Illinois based on volume.

Texas homeowners looking to sell their property can do so with Beycome for a flat fee of $99. Adding a house to the MLS is as easy as ever with Beycome, sellers just fill out a quick form with the details of their house, the price they desire, and Beycome adds it to all integrated MLSs within 24 hours. Buying and selling offers can be handled entirely online through Beycome's platform. A full suite of resources is available, including marketing materials that keep buyers in the loop about a listed property. To add value to a listing and sell faster, sellers can also hire a photographer with Beycome. Buyers and sellers can manage their offers completely online.

Since its launch in July 2020, Beycome has saved customers more than $50 million in commissions and averages a closing every 40 minutes. With a goal of educating homeowners to become their own realtor, Beycome prioritizes service and support over sales.

"The main focus of our company is to help homeowners become their own real estate agents. They handle all negotiations and showings themselves, which in turn allows them to get the most out of their sale or rental. Our users closed two weeks faster than the industry average, and that's proof that the model works," says Nico Jodin, Happy Founder and CEO of Beycome.

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

Beycome.com, a no-agent digital real estate brokerage, is thrilled to announce that its platform is now available in Texas as of October 5, 2022. With the aim of integrating with all 44 multiple listing services by the end of the year, Beycome.com will first integrate with Houston MLS (HAR), Austin MLS (ACTRIS), North Texas Real Estate Info Systems (NTREIS), San Antonio MLS (SABOR), Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS) and Greater El Paso MLS (GEPAR), covering 86% of the state.

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

FormFree releases Residual Income Knowledge Index, an intelligent new system for assessing borrowers’ Ability to Pay, to lenders nationwide

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced the general availability of its Residual Income Knowledge Index™, or RIKI™. RIKI is an innovative method for measuring consumers' Ability-to-Pay (ATP®) for mortgages and other loans based on monthly income and spending. When paired with traditional credit scoring models, RIKI offers lenders a more complete understanding of consumers' creditworthiness and creates homeownership opportunities for those with little to no credit history.

RIKI's knowledge-engineered rules are informed by human financial experts and are designed to help lenders mitigate risk through a more nuanced understanding of borrowers' spending habits and ability to save. With a borrower's consent, FormFree calculates residual income and RIKI by analyzing bank and credit card transaction statements procured directly from the source financial institutions. By giving lenders a better understanding of a borrower's discretionary funds after mandatory monthly expenses (e.g., rent, utilities, loan payments), RIKI helps lenders extend credit more inclusively and confidently.

In July, San Diego-based Guild Mortgage (NYSE: GHLD) became the first lender to pilot RIKI with its launch of Complete Rate, a program that provides a more inclusive path to homeownership by allowing consumers with no credit score or credit history to opt in to RIKI's assessment of their financial data for a chance to qualify for a lower interest rate, lower fees or both.

"Our Complete Rate program, powered by FormFree's RIKI, helps remove a key obstacle faced by many first-time homebuyers and has allowed Guild to better serve consumers in a challenging interest-rate environment," said David Battany, Guild Mortgage's EVP of capital markets. "By supplementing consumers' credit scores with analysis of their real transaction data, our groundbreaking approach democratizes the credit decisioning process for those who need it most - historically underserved racial and ethnic groups, consumers with thin credit files and people without traditional full-time jobs."

RIKI is now available to banks, credit unions and independent mortgage banks (IMBs) across the United States. The rule-based algorithms driving the now-public feature have been painstakingly engineered without blackbox machine learning and tested to ensure RIKI cannot develop unintended prejudices. FormFree's cash flow analysis also automatically identifies and disregards outliers in a consumer's income and spending history to ensure that occasional windfalls, money transfers or large purchases do not affect ATP estimates.

"Traditional credit scoring systems are designed to reward a very specific type of borrower: one with a W-2, a strong credit history and a good debt-to-income ratio. Unfortunately, these risk determination methods bar countless mortgage-ready Americans from affordable homeownership," said Brent Chandler, founder and CEO of FormFree. "RIKI rewards something more basic and uncontroversial than credit history: simply making ends meet. When considered with a credit score, insight into consumers' ability to pay and save adds an extra layer of certainty when determining borrower risk."

To learn more about RIKI and request a personalized demo, visit https://www.formfree.com/residual-income-knowledge-index/

About FormFree®

As the industry's go-to provider for direct-source VOA and VOI/E data, FormFree helps lenders understand credit risk like never before. Our patented AccountChek® and Passport® products open doors to more inclusive credit decisioning by revealing each customer's true ability to pay (ATP®). We have completed over $3 trillion in loan verifications that help lenders lower operating costs while improving the borrower experience. For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

FormFree today announced the general availability of its Residual Income Knowledge Index, or RIKI. RIKI is an innovative method for measuring consumers' Ability-to-Pay (ATP) for mortgages and other loans based on monthly income and spending. When paired with traditional credit scoring models, RIKI offers lenders a more complete understanding of consumers' creditworthiness and creates homeownership opportunities for those with little to no credit history.

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

Dan Robin, Attorney General Candidate in Illinois, Offers Best Possible Challenge to President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dan Robin, Libertarian Party (LP) candidate for Illinois Attorney General (AG), intends to file a lawsuit against the student loan servicers for fraud if they follow President Biden's forgiveness plans.

"President Biden's student loan forgiveness executive order is illegal," Robin says. "He lacks legislative authority. But, does anyone have standing to challenge it?"

Robin does. He plans to file suit against the loan servicers for fraud. Billing for the lower amount, when in fact the full amount is due, is fraud. Borrowers will incur extra interest and penalties if they follow the "misrepresentation" of the collection agencies.

In response to the President's student loan plan, Robin issued the following statement:

President Biden's August 24, 2022 statement and release canceled $10,000 of student loans for those with income up to $125,000 for individuals and $250,000 for married couples. No statute gives the President authority to "cancel" debt across the board, as he did.

Many laws and/or executive orders are illegal or unconstitutional. You cannot simply ask a judge to declare a law to be unlawful. You must have standing; a real case where you allege existing or potential injury. Students receiving the loan cancellation aren't going to sue; students not receiving the cancellation have no injury. Taxpayers and politicians have no standing to sue, either.

It is very difficult to find anyone who can lawfully challenge the president's executive order, but there is one possible exception. The Pacific Legal Foundation recently filed suit claiming that their client, a student borrower, would be taxed by the state of Indiana for discharged debt. I wish them all the luck in their endeavors.

The current Illinois AG Kwame Raoul recently settled a lawsuit against the student loan servicers for fraud associated with their collection techniques. The Attorney General has authority to enforce the consumer fraud statutes in Illinois. It is my theory that since the cancellation is unlawful and the collection agencies are mandated to honestly represent the correct amount due to the borrowers, any statement that they owe the reduced amount would constitute a material misrepresentation of fact, i.e., fraud. Student borrowers will incur extra interest and penalties if they follow the misrepresentation of the collection agencies.

Therefore, if elected to the office of Attorney General, I would file suit against any collection agency that misrepresented to the borrowers the amount due. The agencies would then have a choice, either collect on the lesser amount and be sued by myself, or collect on the original amount and be sued by the president.

The people of Illinois deserve to know whether my opponents intend to prevent fraud by the student loan servicers.

LEARN MORE:

Learn more about the candidate and his platform at: https://danrobin4ag.org/

Donations to Dan Robin for Attorney General can be made here: https://danrobin4ag.org/donate.

Robin is also available for interviews and media appearances.

About Dan Robin for Attorney General:

Daniel K. Robin of Schaumburg is an attorney with 45 years of experience. He is running for Attorney General to make Illinois into a refuge of liberty. He is also the author of "Libertarian War on Poverty: Repairing the Ladder of Upward Mobility" (ISBN: 978-1470158484) which explains how freedom is a weapon in the war on poverty. His loves are his wife, his son, tennis, biking and gardening.

For more information visit: https://danrobin4ag.org/

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Dan Robin, Libertarian Party (LP) candidate for Illinois Attorney General (AG), intends to file a lawsuit against the student loan servicers for fraud if they follow President Biden's forgiveness plans. Daniel K. Robin of Schaumburg is an attorney with 45 years of experience. He is running for Attorney General to make Illinois into a refuge of liberty.

Related link: https://danrobin4ag.org/

Church of Scientology Weekly Food Giveaways Help People Cope with Food Insecurity

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- For the past 63 weeks, Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology Los Angeles have been making life less challenging for East Hollywood families and individuals trying to cope with food insecurity.

As of July 2022, 24.3 percent of L.A. County households had experienced food insecurity in the past year. According to a USC survey, 40 percent of them have children in the household. Inflation has made it harder to purchase foods they were relying on before. And hardest hit has been low-income and Hispanic/Latinx households.

To help the community cope with these circumstances, each week Scientology Volunteer Ministers set up their bright yellow tents in the Church parking lot right off Sunset Boulevard near Vermont and provide a variety of foods to those driving or walking through.

Cars simply line up and pop their trunks and the volunteers place food items inside. And they have put food in an estimated 17,000 trunks since the program began.

According to the L.A. Regional Food Bank, the economic impact of the pandemic and inflation have significantly increased the food-insecure population. "Due to the soaring costs of both housing and transportation in Los Angeles County, many people who work - even families with two incomes - often can't make ends meet or put enough good food on the table."

The Church also organizes seasonal giveaways such as turkeys at Thanksgiving and Christmas foods, candy and gifts for local children.

The Church of Scientology Los Angeles is located at 4810 Sunset Blvd.

The iconic headquarters of the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles is designed to provide the ideal facilities for Scientologists on their ascent to higher states of spiritual freedom and to serve as a home for the entire community - a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.

The Church of Scientology Los Angeles is featured in an episode of Inside Scientology, which first aired in March 2018 when Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige launched the Scientology Network on DIRECTV channel 320. The episode can be streamed on Scientology.tv and is available through mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

For more information, visit the website of the Church of Scientology Los Angeles.

LEARN MORE:

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

https://www.scientology.tv/series/inside-scientology/inside-a-church.html

https://www.scientology-losangeles.org

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/8XnzFn688js

For the past 63 weeks, Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology Los Angeles have been making life less challenging for East Hollywood families and individuals trying to cope with food insecurity.

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

PBS SOCAL and OUR L.A. Present ‘Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and The Politics of Race

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race" reveals the life and legacy of the first African American mayor elected in a major American city, with an overwhelmingly white majority, and will be broadcast on PBS SoCal on Thursday, October 6 at 8:30 p.m., Our L.A. announced today. The encore presentation of the award-winning documentary is being released during another historic Los Angeles mayoral race occurring now. It is also available on PBS.org, and on PBS and World Channel's Saturday Playlist Initiative on race.

"Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race" tells the little-known story of Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley whose 1973 election was a remarkable political first in the history of race and politics in America. The documentary raises important issues about race, identity, and coalitions, and is especially relevant at this time when the nation is still at a tipping point in the struggle against racial injustice and police brutality.

Featuring never-before-seen historical footage and photographs, "Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race" examines the creation of Bradley's extraordinary multi-racial coalition of African Americans, Jews, white liberals, Latinos, and Asian Americans, which redefined Los Angeles, transformed the national dialogue on race, and set the foundation for sustainable coalitions that encouraged the elections of minority candidates nationwide, most notably President Barack Obama. At the same time, the film examines the complexities and contradictions of Bradley's career as a bridge builder.

Produced by Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Lyn Goldfarb and multiple Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Alison Sotomayor, "Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race" also brings into sharp focus the issues of police brutality in minority communities and the challenges of police reform, and shows how Tom Bradley, a former police officer whose political aspirations were shaped by the Watts Rebellion, could not break the cycles of poverty and despair that would ultimately spark the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest, and mark the end of his era.

Narrated by Emmy® Award-winning actress Alfre Woodard, with an original score composed by Stephen James Taylor, "Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race" is a human story about struggle and success, conflict, and community. It is a classic, American story of determination against seemingly insurmountable odds; the story of a black man, the son of sharecroppers and grandson of a slave who fought poverty, prejudice, and bigotry to bridge racial divides. It is the story of the pressures which face our cities, the challenges of diversity, and the complexities of coalitions in a changing America.

"We are honored to return to PBS SoCal, during a mayor's race with many parallels to Tom Bradley's breakthrough campaign," says Lyn Goldfarb, the documentary's director, writer, and producer. "We believe in the power of storytelling and the value of our shared history. Tom Bradley's story is part of a critically important narrative for the City of Los Angeles and the nation in how he transformed American politics by bridging racial and ethnic divides."

"Remarkably, Tom Bradley's story is still not being taught in our schools, and our history books often exclude his significance in the national political landscape," remarks Alison Sotomayor, the documentary's producer, writer, and research director. "'Bridging the Divide' will provide a unique, historical perspective to illuminate our understanding of race and multi-ethnic coalition building in America. The story of Tom Bradley, no doubt, will encourage thoughtful reflection and conversation that will deepen our awareness of our lives and our world."

"Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race" is streaming on Kanopy.com for free with a library card thanks to the support of participating libraries, colleges, and universities.

The documentary is also available on pbs.org. The website, https://www.mayortombradley.com/, provides an extensive look at Tom Bradley's life and legacy.

"Bridging the Divide" Festivals & Awards: Grand Prize, Best Documentary Feature, Golden State Film Festival, 2019; March on Washington Film Festival, 2017; Pan African Film Festival, 2016; Los Angeles Emmy Award Nomination for Best Documentary Feature, 2016; Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival, 2015; World Premiere, Los Angeles Film Festival, 2015.

Learn more:

* https://www.mayortombradley.com/

* https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/bridging-divide-tom-bradley-and-politics-race

* https://www.pbs.org/show/bridging-divide-tom-bradley-and-politics-race/

ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS:

Lyn Goldfarb, Director, Producer, Writer:

Lyn Goldfarb is an Academy Award-nominated and award-winning independent documentary filmmaker, with 19 films broadcast nationally on PBS and major cable. Goldfarb produced "The First Attack Ads: Hollywood vs. Upton Sinclair" which will have its PBS SoCal premiere on October 6. Her Emmy-nominated "Eddy's World" played at more than 40 film festivals, winning Best Short Documentary at the Port Townsend Film Festival, and is featured on The New Yorker's site.

Her feature films include: "With Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade"; "Danger: Kids at Work"; "People in Motion"; "The New Los Angeles"; "Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race"; and the series: "The Roman Empire in the First Century, Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire," and "California and the American Dream." She has received an Academy Award nomination; an IMAGEN nomination; two Emmy Awards; a George Foster Peabody Award; 2 DuPont Columbia Awards; the Emily Grand Prize, the American Film Festival; CINE Golden Eagle; a Silver Telly; 3 Bronze Telly Awards and many others. Her films have been featured in film festivals worldwide. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, WGA/w, the DGA, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the International Documentary Association, and the Alliance of Women Directors.

Alison Sotomayor, Producer, Writer, Research Director:

Alison Sotomayor is an Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker whose work promotes social change and explores tough issues confronting people of color. She was the producer for the 2018 PBS documentary, The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo, directed by veteran filmmaker Phillip Rodriguez and executive produced by Benicio del Toro. Previously, Sotomayor was a producer for the critically acclaimed, news and public affairs series, Life & Times at KCET in Los Angeles, the director of communications and film producer for the National Hispanic Media Coalition, and the experiential marketing director for LATINAFest.

Some of her most notable television and independent works include "Sal Castro & the 1968 East L.A. Walkouts"; "Heroes in the Hood: Father Gregory Boyle"; "The Story of the L.A. Fire Department Desegregation"; "A New Vision for the I.O.C.: Anita DeFrantz"; "Coach John Wooden: The Legend, The Legacy, Women Air Force Service Pilots, WWII"; "Five Years After L.A.'s 1992 Riots and Revolving Door: California's Mentally Ill."

Sotomayor participated in the inaugural CPB/WETA News Academy in Washington D.C. and is a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, California Chicano News Media Association, La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Film Independent, and the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures. She is the founder of Moxie Media Productions, and has earned two Emmy Awards, five Golden Mikes, a Telly Award, and a B.A. in Sociology from UCLA.

CREDITS:

Written and Produced by: Lyn Goldfarb & Alison Sotomayor

Director: Lyn Goldfarb

Research Director: Alison Sotomayor

Editors: Stosh Jarecki and Lillian E. Benson, ACE

Cinematographer: Michelle Crenshaw

Narrator: Alfre Woodard

Composer: Stephen James Taylor

Motion Graphics Designer: Randy Kubaszak

THIS FILM WAS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is an independent federal agency created in 1965. It is one of the largest funders of humanities programs in the United States. NEH serves and strengthens our republic by promoting excellence in the humanities and conveying history lessons to all Americans. The Endowment accomplishes this mission by awarding grants for top-rated proposals examined by panels of independent, external reviewers. NEH grants typically go to cultural institutions, such as museums, archives, libraries, colleges, universities, public television, and radio stations, and to individual scholars.

California Humanities promotes the humanities in California to help create "a state of open mind." Through its work, California Humanities inspire Californians to learn more, dig deeper, and start conversations that matter among the state's dramatically diverse people. California Humanities is an independent non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

California Community Foundation (CCF) in Los Angeles has been an essential community advocate in the region since 1915. With more than $1 billion in assets, CCF is one of the largest foundations of any kind in the nation. As a community foundation, CCF is a tax-exempt, public nonprofit organization committed to transformative change across Los Angeles and around the world.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) was established in 1930 by breakfast cereal pioneer Will Keith Kellogg, who defined its purpose as "...administering funds for the promotion of the welfare, comfort, health, education, feeding, clothing, sheltering and safeguarding of children and youth, directly or indirectly, without regard to sex, race, creed or nationality...." Over the years, the WKKF's programming has continued to evolve, striving to remain innovative and responsive to the ever-changing needs of society. Today, the organization ranks among the world's largest private foundations.

The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation improves the well-being of Los Angeles County residents by investing in quality nonprofit organizations responding to people's social, civic and cultural, health, and educational needs. The foundation's approach recognizes that museums and arts programs are as important to the collective well-being as after-school services, community clinics, and food banks. The foundation invests in excellence in social services, health care, the arts, and higher education in Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles City Council Heritage Fund supports heritage, cultural, and arts events, and programs that highlight the diversity and various cultural contributions in the City of Los Angeles.

ABOUT OUR L.A.:

OUR L.A., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, is dedicated to increasing public awareness of historical and contemporary stories in Los Angeles that help shape our lives, our community, and connect people to a place and to one another. http://our-la.com/.

ABOUT PBS SOCAL & KCET:

PBS SoCal and KCET are both part of the donor-supported community institution, the Public Media Group of Southern California. PBS SoCal is the flagship PBS station for diverse people across California and delivers content and experiences that inspire, inform and educate. PBS SoCal offers the full slate of beloved PBS programs including MASTERPIECE, NOVA, PBS NewsHour, FRONTLINE, and a broad library of documentary films with works from Ken Burns; as well as educational content including PBS KIDS programs like DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD and CURIOUS GEORGE. Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Chromecast. KCET is also available to watch live on YouTube TV. Learn more: https://www.pbssocal.org/.

ABOUT PBS:

PBS, with 350 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and online content. Each month, PBS reaches more than 103 million people through television and over 33 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature, and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints, and to take front row seats to world-class drama and performances. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/.

"Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race" reveals the life and legacy of the first African American mayor elected in a major American city, with an overwhelmingly white majority, and will be broadcast on PBS SoCal on Thursday, October 6 at 8:30 p.m., Our L.A. announced today. The encore presentation of the award-winning documentary is being released during another historic Los Angeles mayoral race occurring now. It is also available on PBS.org, and on PBS and World Channel's Saturday Playlist Initiative on race.

Related link: http://our-la.com/

New Book, ‘Avoiding Swindlers’ by Al Rosen

TORONTO, Ontario /ScoopCloud/ -- Business and Investing Book "Avoiding Swindlers" (ISBN: 978-0228881179) by Canadian author Al Rosen, is a book full of warnings based on true events. Investors lose multi-millions of dollars to financial tricksters. Many Americans and Canadians do not understand accounting loopholes that allow companies to speculatively and dishonestly inflate profits to obtain investments and loans they would not otherwise qualify for.

Al Rosen believes financial exposure can be minimized prior to situations deteriorating into bankruptcies. However, individual investors have to take specific actions after doing some homework.

Social media and new investing apps have encouraged new investors to buy into "hot tips" - this has created more hazards and swindlers. Al Rosen wrote "Avoiding Swindlers" so individuals can learn to identify red flags.

Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/022888117X

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Al Rosen has served as a university professor (holding a PhD) with several qualifications in the fields of investigative accounting and reporting (such as acting as a fraud examiner) for over 35 years. He has authored many reports for court cases, and has testified in courts in various countries in many large-dollar cases. Often the allegations are that investors have been deceived by materially misleading financial reports. He has co-authored two previous books, and articles, with his son Mark. They address how and why multi-million dollars of investor money essentially, and often quickly, vanished. Real situations are the subject of these writings. Money was stolen and hardships resulted.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Al Rosen

Email: al.rosen @ rosen-associates.com (media only)

Genre: Non-Fiction / Business

Released: July 2022

ISBN: 978-0-2288-8117-9 (paperback)

ISBN: 978-0-2288-8118-6 (hardcover)

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

Business and Investing Book "Avoiding Swindlers" (ISBN: 978-0228881179) by Canadian author Al Rosen, is a book full of warnings based on true events. Investors lose multi-millions of dollars to financial tricksters. Many Americans and Canadians do not understand accounting loopholes that allow companies to speculatively and dishonestly inflate profits to obtain investments and loans they would not otherwise qualify for.

Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach’s Dave Savage named 2022 HW Vanguard honoree

OWINGS MILLS, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, and Mortgage Coach, a platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive home loan presentations, today announced that Chief Innovation Officer Dave Savage has been recognized as a 2022 HousingWire Vanguard award winner. The HW Vanguard awards program recognizes housing and mortgage finance professionals whose leadership is moving markets forward, each and every day.

Savage is a household name in the mortgage industry who has developed a reputation as a passionate advocate for connecting borrowers with mortgage strategies that help them achieve their financial and homeownership dreams. As the founder and CEO of Mortgage Coach, Savage launched a first-of-its-kind technology that empowers lenders to educate borrowers about their financing options with interactive presentations that compare loan performance over time. An inspiring speaker and prolific content creator, Savage has amassed a dedicated online following and influenced the business philosophies of tens of thousands of loan officers and mortgage executives.

In January 2022, Savage secured an investment from LLR Partners, and in June 2022, he helped lead the merger of Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach.

"Dave has had an indelible impact on the borrowers he's worked with personally, the ones he's reached through his technology and mentorship, and on the mortgage industry as a whole. His goal of transforming how lenders think of lending from a transaction to an advice-based process has provided innumerable consumers with a new mindset and tools for managing debt and equity," said Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach CEO Richard Harris. "Dave will continue to innovate and influence Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach and the mortgage industry as a whole in ways currently unimaginable."

"The Vanguard award showcases the exemplary leaders in housing who are constantly innovating and evolving despite inevitable economic headwinds," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This year's honorees have proven to be laser-focused on the goals of their organizations, recognizing and seizing opportunities when they present themselves and refusing to settle for the status quo."

To see the complete list of HW Vanguard award honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/.

About Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach:

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

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

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

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, and Mortgage Coach, a platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive home loan presentations, today announced that Chief Innovation Officer Dave Savage has been recognized as a 2022 HousingWire Vanguard award winner.

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

Virginia’s Leader in Lightning Protection Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Community Event to Support Landmark Fire Prevention Week Campaign

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Two champions of fire prevention and safety are celebrating anniversary milestones this October. Loehr Lightning Protection Co., Virginia's leader in lightning protection system (LPS) services since 1947, is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) to support the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW) and celebrate its own 75th company anniversary with a community event at the Hazen Memorial Library, in historic Bon Air, Va., on Thursday, October 6, from 3 to 7 p.m.

"Lightning is the weather threat that affects most people in most parts of our state and country, and it's also a leading fire threat," said Kimberly Loehr, president at Loehr Lightning Protection Co. and member of the National Lightning Safety Council. "A lightning strike can pack over 300 million volts of power-mega electricity that can ignite a devastating home or structural fire in seconds."

While safety standard-compliant lightning protection systems (LPS) can provide a safe and effective grounding network to protect structures from the lightning threat, most property owners aren't aware of their availability.

According to experts at the Lightning Protection Institute, the NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems is recognized as the most comprehensive resource for reducing lightning risks at U.S. properties. The NFPA regularly reviews LPS methods and materials through its code process to make sure that lightning protection methods and materials keep pace with our ever-changing building technology.

This year's FPW campaign, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape™" seeks to educate the public about simple, but important actions for staying safe in the event of a home fire.

"Today's homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds," said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA.

"Lightning strikes that occur in the darkness of night can be especially difficult to recognize and detect," said Loehr. "Even in the light of day, lightning fires aren't always visible in their initial stages and it's not unusual for these blazes to originate in enclosed spaces like the attic, basement or electrical panels."

NFPA's Fire Prevention campaign is believed to be the longest running public health and safety observance on record. Since 1922, the country has seen huge progress in the fire safety movement with the construction of fire-resistant buildings and improvements in fire suppression techniques.

"Fire Prevention Month is a good time to remind property owners about a very common, very destructive, yet little understood fire risk," added Loehr, who is a NFPA Building Fire Safety Systems section member and longtime supporter of the organization's October campaign. "Partnering with fire safety officials is just one of the ways we've helped build lightning safe communities throughout the years."

To find out more about Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15) programs and activities in Bon Air, Va. please contact Chesterfield Fire and EMS. For more information about Fire Prevention Week and fire prevention in general, visit https://www.nfpa.org/fpw and sparky.org.

ABOUT LOEHR LIGHTNING PROTECTION CO.:

Since 1947, Loehr Lightning Protection Co. has served as Virginia's leader in lightning protection system design, installation and consultation to protect lives, property and assets from lightning's deadly and destructive force. A family-owned women-owned and operated SWaM business, it is LLP's priority to continue its reputation as "A Striking Difference" in the lightning protection industry for many years to come.

Learn more: https://loehrlightning.com/

Two champions of fire prevention and safety are celebrating anniversary milestones this October. Loehr Lightning Protection Co., Virginia's leader in lightning protection system (LPS) services since 1947, is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) to support the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW) and celebrate its own 75th company anniversary with a community event at the Hazen Memorial Library, in historic Bon Air, Va., on Thursday, October 6, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Related link: https://loehrlightning.com/

Glancy Wine Education Foundation Announces Addition of New Board Member Maggie Heile joins as co-chair of fundraising

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board member, Maggie Heile, joining this month as co-chair of fundraising.

Bringing 30 years of business and wine experience to her role, Maggie has an impressive entrepreneurial and corporate resume, and is an interdisciplinary leader who has helped brands and organizations achieve high standards of excellence and success. With diverse experience as brand manager, marketing director, and general manager she has worked with household names such as Costco, Target, Walmart, and Eukanuba, driving sales and innovation as well as consumer loyalty.

Passionate about wine, she currently owns a wine brokerage in Utah called Vin 7000, named for the elevation of the highest peak in the state, where she brokers luxury, family-owned producers.

"We couldn't be more excited to have Maggie join our group of dedicated volunteers," said board Vice President, Alder Yarrow. "Her skill sets, emotional intelligence and drive will help take our organization to the next level."

Heile joins just before the foundation's annual gala celebration, which plays a crucial role in raising the funds required to provide wine education scholarships to wine and hospitality professionals in need of assistance. The event will be held on Saturday November 12, 2022, featuring a silent auction and gala, with early-bird tickets available for sale starting September 26th. Donations of silent auction items, ranging from wine to services to experiences are being sought for this fundraising event and sponsorships of various types are also available.

Interested parties should contact board President Cheryl Halloran at cheryl.gwef@gmail.com or 408-806-3757.

Professionals in need of financial aid are encouraged to apply for scholarships year-round at GlancyWineEducationFoundation.Org.

About The Glancy Wine Education Foundation:

Established in 2020, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting underserved and minority communities with scholarships to further their professional wine education, increase diversity, and raise earning power.

Find out more at: https://www.glancywineeducationfoundation.org/.

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The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board member, Maggie Heile, joining this month as co-chair of fundraising. Heile joins just before the foundation's annual gala celebration, which plays a crucial role in raising the funds required to provide wine education scholarships to wine and hospitality professionals in need of assistance.

Mortgage Servicing Start-Up Valon Selects ACES Quality Management & Control to Drive QC Operations

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that mortgage lending and servicing start-up Valon has selected ACES' flagship audit platform ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to support the company's mortgage servicing quality control (QC) audits, completing implementation within 28 business days.

"What's unique about Valon is we're both a tech company and a mortgage servicer. We've grown tremendously since our inception in 2019 and are projecting additional growth of 150% this year. As we scale internal operations to keep pace with that growth, having strong controls in place is extremely important to ensure we're operating compliantly and responsibly," said Christi Weber, Senior Director, Operations Enablement and Quality at Valon. "We identified ACES as one of the key leaders in the mortgage QC space and a partner that could help us implement a robust quality program that could keep up with a much larger book of business."

"With the platform's extensive compliance coverage at all levels and the fact that ACES is constantly optimizing the platform and monitoring the compliance landscape, we knew we could derive a ton of value from the system in a very short period," Weber added. "We're a very data-focused company, and ACES provides us with a wealth of data that we can analyze to look for trends and see how those affect certain subsets of our portfolio."

"Compliance and quality control automation are vital contributors to the success of today's mortgage companies. We've built ACES to enable businesses to swiftly meet mortgage compliance requirements and navigate changes while providing powerful business insights," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Tech-forward companies like Valon are realizing the value of investing in quality control and risk management tools from the outset and, thus, setting themselves up for long-term success."

About Valon:

Valon is a residential mortgage servicer and lender on a mission to empower every homeowner with ease, security, and financial know-how. Valon is focused on creating a new homeownership experience through its mortgage servicing tools, lending products, and team of experts. For more information, visit https://valon.com.

About ACES Quality Management:

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

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

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

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

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that mortgage lending and servicing start-up Valon has selected ACES' flagship audit platform ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to support the company's mortgage servicing quality control (QC) audits, completing implementation within 28 business days.

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