Karmic Selling: New Bestselling Book Redefines Sales as an Act of Service

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Kormac Group, an international management consulting firm, today announced the publication of 'Karmic Selling: Earning Business by Earning Trust' (ISBN: 978-1642258608) in partnership with Advantage Media. In his first book, entrepreneur and Kormac CEO Stan Gwizdak reveals how he's built his career by helping others.

"Forget rainmakers, growth gurus, and secret sauce - sales is about trust," asserts Gwizdak. "Emphasizing connection, kindness, and authenticity, my book gives readers practical tools to achieve lasting personal and professional fulfillment."

Five-star rated by Readers' Favorite and a #1 New Release in Amazon's Business Ethics, Management, and Sales & Selling Management categories, 'Karmic Selling' was welcomed by top editorial reviewers:

* "Practical and inspiring tips to forge rewarding 'business friend' relationships." Our verdict: GET IT - Kirkus Reviews

* Editor's Pick: "Insightful guide to authentic connections and building trust in sales." - Booklife by Publishers Weekly

* "A fresh, authentic approach to sales ... down to earth and straightforward ... an uplifting business book." - Foreword Clarion Reviews

Advance reviews from top business executives were equally enthusiastic:

* "A timely reminder about the power of authentic human connection." - Paul J. Tudor, CEO, Private Equity

* "Fabulous insights on being a great human, building success, and enriching your life." -Richard Ward, Former Senior Vice President, Baker Hughes

* "Concise, practical, and absolutely the right way to sell." - Bruce Hoechner, Board Member/Former CEO, Rogers Corporation

* "Thoughtful guidance to make all the relationships in your life more rewarding." - Steve Henderson, Executive Vice President, Leggett & Platt

* "A must read for everyone." - R. Kevin Wells, Lecturer, Auburn University Harbert College of Business

* "Lays the foundation for how to be truly genuine and achieve success." - Stephen Lazar, Jr., Fortune 1000 Operations Director

Inspired by the kindness he's given and received throughout his career, Gwizdak wrote the book for sales executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking for a better way to do business. Readers will learn how to serve others with a clean heart, bring their most authentic self to work, and cultivate lifelong business relationships. As CEO, consultant, and coach, Gwizdak provides the tools readers need to lead a more authentic, prosperous, and happier life. The journey begins with one simple question: "How can I help you?"

Early in his career, Gwizdak spent decades in the corporate trenches and saw the dangers of environments where everyone takes, takes, takes - instead of giving. A life-threatening car accident spurred him to escape the toxicity and start his own consulting firm, which adheres to a strict "No a--holes" policy. With clarity and honesty, Gwizdak shares the successes and failures that helped him grow his business - and shows that when we do good, even more good will come our way.

Gwizdak describes his authorship journey as a revelation. "When I started this book, it was meant to be about my sales approach. Then I came to realize that 'Karmic Selling' isn't even about selling. It's simply about doing good. I hope this book can help others see the value in living authentically and with a clean heart." He isn't trying to sell a million copies. "If I can help my readers, that's good enough for me. This book reflects my lifelong approach to business, and Kormac brings that same spirit of kindness to consulting."

An instant Amazon bestseller, 'Karmic Selling' is now available for purchase wherever books are sold, and readers can find related resources at https://karmicselling.com/, where Gwizdak offers helpful worksheets and checklists. He is also available for select speaking and coaching engagements.

About the Author, Stan Gwizdak

Stan Gwizdak is CEO of The Kormac Group, a results-driven management consulting firm that embodies his clean heart and commitment to serving others. As a chief executive and Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Gwizdak has spent 28 years leading operational transformations at General Electric, Honeywell, Textron, and more. He lives a life rooted in authenticity and seeking to help - not sell - every person he meets. Gwizdak believes in karma: doing good for others comes back to us. In his first book, 'Karmic Selling,' Gwizdak explains how to apply his clean-heart approach to the business world, giving readers practical tools to achieve lasting personal and professional success. Gwizdak lives with his family in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information, please visit https://karmicselling.com/.

About The Kormac Group

Founded in 2014, The Kormac Group is an international management consulting firm committed to helping clients achieve real improvements in profitability and shareholder value. Kormac's small, expert teams deliver focused projects that meet client needs with exceptional speed and precision. The firm offers operational improvement, process enhancement, and value creation services in manufacturing environments of all kinds, including aerospace, automotive, oilfield services, chemicals, food, and medtech. Kormac helps leaders to address challenges in integrated supply chain and logistics, sales and operations planning, throughput, inventory management, labor and footprint optimization, safety, M&A, and more. The firm's Surgical Strike Methodology empowers them to serve clients with no minimum project size. For more information, please visit https://kormacgroup.com/.

About Advantage Media Group

Advantage Media Group ( https://advantagemedia.com/ ) helps business leaders and professionals become the authority in their field through book publishing and marketing. Through the Forbes Books and Advantage Books imprints, the company has worked with more than 2,000 CEOs, business leaders and professionals to publish a book that helps them establish their authority and grow their business. The Charleston, SC-based Advantage was founded in 2005 and in 2016 launched a partnership with Forbes to create ForbesBooks.

The Kormac Group, an international management consulting firm, today announced the publication of 'Karmic Selling: Earning Business by Earning Trust' (ISBN: 978-1642258608) in partnership with Advantage Media. In his first book, entrepreneur and Kormac CEO Stan Gwizdak reveals how he's built his career by helping others.

Related link: https://kormacgroup.com/

Infinite Creativity: HitPaw Voice Changer 1.4.0 Newly Released with AI Cover Feature

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- HitPaw, a company specializing in digital multimedia solutions, has now launched HitPaw Voice Changer 1.4.0 with the exciting update of AI Cover feature. The newest 1.4.0 version of HitPaw Voice Changer allows users to transform their audio files into the styles of various iconic artists like Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and Drake. The 1.4.0 aims to offer a unique and personalized audio experience.

LET'S CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW OF V1.4.0

* Brand New AI Cover Feature with Ever-evolving Effects

HitPaw Voice Changer 1.4.0 has now updated the feature that allows users to convert their songs into the vocal styles of music artists like Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Michael Jackson and any other famous singers you can name or not. This feature uses advanced AI algorithms to analyze and replicate the vocal characteristics of these artists, giving users the chance to sound like their favorite singers. The list of artists is constantly evolving, so the effects are always up to date with the latest trends in music.

* Instinctive Interface to Generate AI Cover in Blinks

HitPaw's incredibly user-friendly interface makes using the AI Cover feature as easy as 1-2-3. The interface is designed with instinctive navigation that allows users to effortlessly create an AI Cover. All you need to do is upload your audio or video, select the artist you want, then click "Create AI Cover" and you're done! Even those new to audio editing can easily navigate through the process and create their own covers in no time.

* Paste YouTube URL to AI Cover with One Click

HitPaw Voice Changer 1.4.0 is a groundbreaking advancement in voice modification technology that allows users to use the AI Cover feature with YouTube links. HitPaw Voice Changer's AI Cover feature is also integrated with YouTube. No need to worry about downloading or saving videos from YouTube before AI Cover.

For more information checking, you may visit: https://www.hitpaw.com/hitpaw-voice-changer.html

About HitPaw:

HitPaw's mission is to make digital creativity accessible to everyone. HitPaw provides the most innovative multimedia solutions such as video editing, voice changing, screen recording, watermark removal, image editing, photo enhancement, etc. to unleash the infinite creativity around the world.

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HitPaw, a company specializing in digital multimedia solutions, has now launched HitPaw Voice Changer 1.4.0 with the exciting update of AI Cover feature. The newest 1.4.0 version of HitPaw Voice Changer allows users to transform their audio files into the styles of various iconic artists like Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and Drake. The 1.4.0 aims to offer a unique and personalized audio experience.

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Optimal Blue PPE Now Available in Native Mobile App for Android and iOS, Gives Loan Officers ‘Pricing in Their Pocket’ With Full Product and Search Capabilities

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, Optimal Blue announced releases related to its publicly listed, native mobile app for the Optimal Blue PPE - the industry's most widely used product, pricing, and eligibility engine. The releases consist of a new mobile app for Android, as well as enhancements to the company's mobile offering for iOS.

"Loan officers no longer sit at their desks all day, so Optimal Blue made it a priority to put 'pricing in their pocket' with full product and search capabilities from the convenience of a mobile device," said Kevin Foley, director of product management, Optimal Blue. "With just a few taps, a loan officer can identify the best product, rate, and price for their borrower without the constraint of being in an office. This helps them operate more efficiently and competitively, while also delivering a better experience to prospective homebuyers. Plus, it's a truly native mobile app experience, built specifically for the mobile devices loan officers are using."

By giving loan officers the flexibility to access scenario pricing from any location, the Optimal Blue PPE (OB) Mobile app assists with timely and productive borrower conversations. OB Mobile allows users to price scenarios and save favorites to a dashboard for quick access. With a single tap, these scenarios can then be refreshed to show the best product, rate, and price, as well as any interest rate movement on a given day. The app displays the full array of pricing inputs and granularity currently available on the web version of the Optimal Blue PPE, including custom fields. All eligible products and rates are presented, including any adjustments, notes, and advisories. Ineligible products are also displayed, along with a reason for ineligibility.

In addition to an all-new app for Android, the app for iOS now includes pricing analysis from the Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (OBMMI). Calculated from actual locked rates with consumers across approximately 42% of all mortgage transactions nationwide, the OBMMI includes multiple mortgage pricing indices developed around the most popular mortgage products and specific borrower attributes. The inclusion of this market data adds new value to a broader range of users. Any loan officer or person - regardless of whether they are an Optimal Blue client - can access OBMMI pricing analysis via the app, with PPE functionality reserved for client login.

"As the public continues paying close attention to rate movement in 2024, we're pleased to make our interactive OBMMI pricing analysis available in a native iOS app anyone can download," Foley added. "OBMMI access will be added to the Android app later this year."

OB Mobile is publicly listed for both Android and iOS and available for download today.

About Optimal Blue:

Optimal Blue is the market leader in mortgage secondary marketing technology. The company facilitates transactions among mortgage market participants through its Marketplace Platform, actionable data, and technology vendor connections. The platform supports a range of functions for originators and investors to automate and optimize core processes related to product, pricing, and eligibility, hedge analytics, MSR valuation, loan trading, social media compliance, and counterparty oversight. The company's premier product, pricing and eligibility engine - the Optimal Blue PPE - is used by 64% of the top 500 mortgage lenders in the U.S.

For more information on Optimal Blue's end-to-end secondary marketing automation, visit https://www2.optimalblue.com/.

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Today, Optimal Blue announced releases related to its publicly listed, native mobile app for the Optimal Blue PPE - the industry's most widely used product, pricing, and eligibility engine. The releases consist of a new mobile app for Android, as well as enhancements to the company's mobile offering for iOS.

Related link: https://www2.optimalblue.com/

Grand Central Suites: The Ultimate Modern Living Experience is Coming Soon to Downtown Manchester NH

MANCHESTER, N.H. /ScoopCloud/ -- Avatar Construction of Watertown, MA announced today that construction is underway for Grand Central Suites, the newest apartment complex in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire. Located at 21 Central Street, this 77-unit complex is set to transform the current aging commercial space into the premier living destination for families and individuals.

"We are excited to present Grand Central Suites to the community," says the project's developer, Nazar Vincent of Avatar Design & Construction. "This is the first of a series of projects that will not only provide top-notch living spaces, but also contribute to the growth and development of Manchester's downtown area. The wait is nearly over for those seeking a luxurious and modern living experience in the heart of downtown Manchester."

The complex boasts a prime location, offering easy access to the best dining, nightlife, and sporting events that Manchester has to offer. With 77 residential units, including 11 upgraded penthouse apartments, Grand Central Suites is set to cater to a diverse range of residents. The space also includes a 1,700 square foot first floor retail space and an optional rooftop restaurant, adding to the convenience and luxury of the complex.

The project combines two adjacent parcels located at 21 and 31 Central Street, creating a total project site of approximately 11,400 square feet. The units are thoughtfully designed, with one-bedroom options ranging from 551 to 665 square feet and two-bedroom options ranging from 720 to 1001 square feet. Each floor will have a total of 11 units, with a grand total of 77 units in the complex.

Residents of Grand Central Suites can expect nothing but the best in terms of amenities. The units feature 10-foot ceilings, with the penthouse units on the 8th floor boasting 12-foot ceilings and balconies. The complex also offers on-floor trash chute rooms, making waste disposal a breeze. Each apartment will also be equipped with master control tablets for scheduling housekeeping, dry cleaning pickup, room service from in-building restaurants, grocery ordering, special local vendor deals, and more.

"We wanted to create a living experience that goes far beyond just a place to stay," says Vincent. "With the master control tablets, residents can easily access a range of on-site and local services and make their lives more convenient and enjoyable. Location is also key for Grand Central Suites, being in the heart of Manchester's ever-changing downtown, close to several popular restaurants, bars, shopping, SNHU Arena and much more."

Leasing for Grand Central Suites will be open in 2024. You can fill out the form at https://grandcentralsuites.com/ to be updated on availability, construction progress and more.

Investment Opportunities

In partnership with Bridgewater Development of Watertown MA, several opportunities are available for qualified investors seeking lucrative CRE investments with industry leading returns. "Our purchasing experts are able to secure high-quality products and building materials at a fraction of the cost through extensive research and offshore purchasing power," says Vincent. "This allows us to design projects with a much higher profit margin compared to other developers while still using superior designs, high-end materials, and the latest construction methods. In turn, we are able to share these profits with an elite group of investors who play a key role in the development of an exciting portfolio of projects across New England."

With a minimum investment of $50,000, investors can join an industry leader that is helping shape the future of the region. Investment can be allocated to a single project or several with a choice of several exciting projects available. Qualified individuals and groups can apply at https://bridgewaterdevelopment.com/.

About Avatar Design & Construction

The Avatar team has been building ideas into reality since 1999. Avatar Construction provides comprehensive design-build construction contracting services throughout New England and the Northeast. The culture and systems used by Avatar Construction enable us to provide outstanding customer service to our clients.

We believe in a simple, yet extremely effective, approach to commercial construction - We call it Avatar Design + Build.

While many companies claim to offer design + build, few offer a solution that truly encompasses the entire project from start to finish and beyond. Over the years, we have developed and refined the Avatar Design/Build Process which has set us apart from others in the industry who cannot offer an A-Z design/build solution.

Project Capabilities

Commercial | Industrial | Residential | Land Development | Institutional | Manufacturing | Hospitality | Lab/Medical | Office Buildings | Parks & Golf Courses | Retail

Avatar Construction, Inc. & Bridgewater Development are headquartered in Watertown Massachusetts and can be reached by calling (617) 714-5773 or through the corporate websites.

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https://avatarconstructioninc.com/

https://bridgewaterdevelopment.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AvatarConstructionCorporation

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/avatar-construction-boston

Avatar Construction of Watertown, MA announced today that construction is underway for Grand Central Suites, the newest apartment complex in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire. Located at 21 Central Street, this 77-unit complex is set to transform the current aging commercial space into the premier living destination for families and individuals.

Related link: https://avatarconstructioninc.com/

61 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects for November 2023 Holds Firm with October

61 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects for November 2023 Holds Firm with October /ScoopCloud/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the November 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 61 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector for both November and October.

The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.

Food and Beverage Project Type

* Processing Facilities - 33 New Projects

* Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 34 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity

* New Construction - 27 New Projects

* Expansion - 25 New Projects

* Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 17 New Projects

* Plant Closing - 1 New Project

Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)

* California - 8

* New York - 5

* Texas - 4

* Illinois - 3

* Tennessee - 3

* Kentucky - 2

* Michigan - 2

* Minnesota - 2

* North Carolina - 2

* South Carolina - 2

Largest Planned Project

During the month of November, our research team identified 1 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Nissin Foods USA, who is planning to invest $228 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 641,000 sf processing and warehouse facility at 1170 Bracken Rd. in PIEDMONT, SC. Completion is slated for late 2025.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

TEXAS:

Grocery chain is planning to invest $60 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing and warehouse facility at 4710 N. Interstate 35 in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Construction is expected to start in early 2024, with completion slated for Summer 2025.

WISCONSIN:

Dairy company is planning for the construction of a 311,000 sf of distribution, cold storage, and office facility on County Line Rd. in FRANKLIN, WI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

CALIFORNIA:

Specialty nut oil producer is planning for the expansion of their processing, warehouse, storage, and office facility in DENAIR, CA by 62,000 sf. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2025.

GEORGIA:

Vending equipment mfr. is planning to invest $20 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a manufacturing, training, warehouse, and office facility in SAVANNAH, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. They will relocate their operations upon completion.

NEVADA:

Food packaging service provider is planning to invest $13 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a processing facility in NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

MINNESOTA:

Food processing company is planning to invest $7 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 360,000 sf processing, warehouse, and office facility in CANNON FALLS, MN. They have recently received approval for the project. They will consolidate their operations upon completion.

TEXAS:

Specialty food products mfr. is planning to invest $4 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on 122,000 sf of warehouse and office space at 31895 US Hwy. 90 in BROOKSHIRE, TX. They will relocate their operations upon completion in early Fall 2024.

PENNSYLVANIA:

Fresh produce company is planning for the expansion of their warehouse and office facility in ALLENTOWN, PA by 49,000 sf. They have recently received approval for the project.

MASSACHUSETTS:

Animal feed mfr. is planning for the construction of a 21,000 sf processing facility at 233 Old Webster Rd. in OXFORD, MA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

CALIFORNIA:

Winery is planning for the construction of an 18,000 sf production facility in ST. HELENA, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, Industrial 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. Visit us at https://salesleadsinc.com.

Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries, including:

* 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

More information: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/industry/food-and-beverage/

Industrial SalesLeads announced today the November 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 61 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector for both November and October.

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

Year in Review: International Association of Scientologists Awards Japanese Activist for Helping Secure the Rights of Victims of Coercive Psychiatry

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Each year, the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) presents the Freedom Medal to humanitarians whose work materially forwards the Aims of Scientology. These aims, as set forth by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, are: "A civilization without insanity, without criminals and without war, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights, and where Man is free to rise to greater heights." On behalf of the IAS, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige presented this year's award to Japan's Yuzura Ogura for exposing destructive practices in the field of mental health and protecting victims of coercive psychiatry.

Since 2007, as Executive Director of Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) Japan, Ogura has led his organization in a series of campaigns to expose psychiatric abuse and protect patient rights. He began with a massive educational campaign to raise awareness about psychiatry, bringing the CCHR Psychiatry: An Industry of Death traveling exhibit to 50 cities across the nation.

In a classic example of the need for the UN and WHO's recent guidelines to eliminate all forms of coercion in the field of mental health, CCHR Japan uncovered a shocking scene of abuse and cover-up in psychiatric hospitals. This included whistleblower footage of the brutal assault of patients in a Kobe City facility. Ogura brought this evidence to the city council, which petitioned national parliament for legislation to criminalize such abuse. CCHR Japan continued exposing abuse in city after city, culminating in 2022 with the government passing legislation providing legal protection to whistleblowers and mandating that anyone discovering patient abuse must report it immediately.

Ogura and his team also exposed the danger of psychiatric drugs that have been shown to increase violence and suicidality. Coupled with the often fatal side effects of these drugs was the dangerous practice of psychiatric "polypharma." This is the practice of prescribing multiple drugs to handle the frequent serious side effects of psychotropics. He educated MPs and teamed up with a medical professional to raise awareness of the issue. Media began running stories on the hazards of psychiatric drugs, including an exposé on national television. Finally, the Ministry of Health issued 66 black box warnings - the strictest and most serious type of warning that can be placed on a pharmaceutical product.

In the land where the proverb "See no evil: Hear no evil. Speak no evil" originated, under Yuzuru Ogura's leadership, CCHR Japan shattered the silence and exposed the psychiatric industry's crimes, ensuring the humane and decent treatment of his fellow citizens and setting an example for other nations that psychiatry can indeed be brought under the law.

For more information visit the website of Citizens Commission on Human Rights or watch documentaries on the Scientology Network, including:

Psychiatry: An Industry of Death

Making a Killing: The Untold Story of Psychotropic Drugging

Therapy or Torture: The Truth About Electroshock

Or contact the nearest Scientology Church or Mission or CCHR International to find or begin a new chapter of CCHR in your community.

Inspired by visionary and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard, Citizens Commission on Human Rights was established in 1969 by the Church of Scientology as an independent, nonprofit charitable mental health watchdog. Dedicated to eradicating psychiatric abuses and ensuring patient protection, CCHR has helped to enact more than 180 laws protecting individuals from abusive or coercive mental health practices.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientology.tv/watch/series/cchr-documentaries/psychiatry-an-industry-of-death.html

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

https://www.scientology.org/2023-celebrating-the-ias/

https://www.scientology.org/2023-celebrating-the-ias/#cchr

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Each year, the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) presents the Freedom Medal to humanitarians whose work materially forwards the Aims of Scientology. These aims, as set forth by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, are: "A civilization without insanity, without criminals and without war, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights, and where Man is free to rise to greater heights."

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

Embark on a journey to self-awareness with ‘Bones in the Alley’ by Viterose Van Huis

BELTSVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Author Viterose Van Huis invites readers to embark on a profound exploration of self-discovery with her latest release, "Bones in the Alley" (ISBN: 978-1779413772; paper). A woman of wisdom and words, Van Huis has authored three impactful books, including "Living Intentionally" in 2023 and "The Incredible Mr. Charlie" in 2021. However, the spotlight now falls on "Bones in the Alley," a republishing of her initial inspiring work that first graced bookshelves in 2015.

Spanning the challenges of Van Huis's tumultuous childhood in Barbados to her new life in America, "Bones in the Alley" is an inspiring account of spiritual growth. Vulnerable and authentic, "Bones in the Alley" is the true tale of one woman's resilience in the face of adversity as she learns that self-discovery is essential in the pursuit of happiness and meaning.

"Bones in the Alley" is more than a book; it is a helping hand, teaching readers that the answers to life's challenges are within you. Each obstacle Van Huis overcomes, every hardship she endures, is a testament to the importance of self-belief and an assurance to the reader that they can do the same.

"Bones in the Alley" is an invitation to introspection, a call to embrace the transformative power of self-discovery. Just as Van Huis remained unflinching in the face of hardship, her compelling story will empower readers to find such strength within themselves.

VITEROSE ELAINE VAN HUIS lives between Barbados, her birth country, and the United States. This is her third book. She holds a Master of Arts degree in History from Howard University and a Master of Science degree in metaphysics from the University of Metaphysics. Her greatest accomplishment is the raising of her four children.

For more information about Viterose Van Huis and "Bones in the Alley", please visit her official website at https://viterosevanhuis.wixsite.com/elaine.

"Bones in the Alley" is now out through Tellwell Publishing (RRP $16) and available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo and more.

BOOK SUMMARY

Title: Bones in the Alley

Author: Viterose Van Huis

Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca

Website: viterosevanhuis.wixsite.com/elaine

Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1779413777

Genre: Memoir

Released: December 13, 2023

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9781779413772

HARDCOVER ISBN-13: 9781779413789

EBOOK ISBN-13: 9781779413796

Publisher: Tellwell ( http://www.tellwell.ca )

Author Viterose Van Huis invites readers to embark on a profound exploration of self-discovery with her latest release, "Bones in the Alley" (ISBN: 978-1779413772; paper). A woman of wisdom and words, Van Huis has authored three impactful books, including "Living Intentionally" in 2023 and "The Incredible Mr. Charlie" in 2021.

Doherty Enterprises-Owned New Jersey Applebee’s® Restaurants Launch 8th Annual ‘Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest’

ALLENDALE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New Jersey announced today the launch of their 8th annual "Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest." Developed to acknowledge exceptional local educators, the contest encourages students to write an essay nominating the special teacher who has had the most impact on their educational journey. Winning teachers receive a $500 check to better their classrooms and the opportunity to host an exclusive end-of-year class celebration at their local Doherty-owned Applebee's.

Starting today, the teacher essay contest is live at participating Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® restaurants in New Jersey (refer to the complete list of participating restaurants below).

After the judging period concludes this spring, eight outstanding teachers from New Jersey will each receive a $500 check to enrich their classrooms for the 2024-2025 academic year. Additionally, these deserving educators can host an end-of-year party for their current class!*

To participate, students can nominate their favorite instructors by submitting essays in-person at their nearby New Jersey Doherty Enterprise-owned Applebee's®. The essays should illustrate why their nominated teacher deserves the prestigious title of Applebee's® "Teacher of the Year."

For elementary school students, a 1/2 page essay is required for nomination, while middle and high school students must craft a compelling 500-word essay detailing why their teacher is most deserving of this recognition. As an added incentive, all students submitting essays will receive a complimentary ice cream certificate** for future use.

The submission guidelines allow for one essay per student and will be accepted exclusively at the participating Applebee's® restaurants from Monday, January 8th through Sunday March 17th with a deadline of 10 pm ET. The announcement of winners is scheduled for Friday, April 19th, and the end-of-year parties will take place before Friday, June 14th. If circumstances prevent these celebrations, class parties will be substituted with two Free-Dinner-for-Four certificates.

"We are thrilled to kick off our eighth annual 'Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest' at our New Jersey locations," remarked Kevin Coughlin, Doherty's Director of Operations. "Recognizing the tireless efforts of local teachers in shaping young minds is truly an honor. Providing a platform for students to articulate the profound impact of their teachers and spotlighting community champions who make a difference daily is immensely rewarding."

The Applebee's® Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest warmly welcomes submissions at the following NJ Applebee's® locations, all owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises:

* Brick
* Bridgewater
* Butler
* Clark
* Clifton
* Edison
* Garfield
* Hackensack
* Hackettstown
* Hillsborough
* Howell
* Jersey City
* Jersey Gardens
* Kearny
* Lacey
* Linden
* Manahawkin
* Manalapan
* Manchester
* Middletown
* Milltown
* Mt. Olive
* Newark
* Newton
* North Bergen
* Ocean
* Paramus
* Parsippany
* Phillipsburg
* Piscataway
* Rockaway
* Tinton Falls
* Totowa
* Union

NOTES:

*Two winners will be selected from each set of counties, grouped together by the following geographic areas: - (Bergen, Passaic, Hudson); (Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, Union); (Morris, Sussex, Essex); and (Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean). Please note, essay submissions from the 2024-2025 school year will also be included in this year's voting. If end-of-year parties are not viable, class parties will be replaced with two Dinner for Four certificates.

**Offer valid only at Doherty Enterprises owned and operated Applebee's® locations in NJ. Limit one per person. May not be redeemed on day of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

About Applebee's®

As one of the world's largest casual dining brands, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America's kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee's makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it's in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood(tm) is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee's restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee's is always Doin' Good in the Neighborhood®.

Applebee's franchise operations consisted of 1,654 Applebee's restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 11 countries outside the United States as of September 30, 2023. This number does not include two domestic Applebee's ghost kitchens (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and 12 Applebee's international ghost kitchens. Applebee's is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world's largest full-service restaurant companies.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 140 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, Florida and Georgia, including five restaurant concepts: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 13 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.

Doherty Enterprises is ranked 25th in Top 200 Franchisees in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 77th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation's Restaurant News, the 73rd largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain's Business, and 34th largest privately held company in New Jersey by NJBIZ.

The Doherty vision is to be the "Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve" and its mission is to "Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers." Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,00 people and donated over $5.3 million directly back to those in need. (www.DohertyInc.com).

Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New Jersey announced today the launch of their 8th annual "Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest." Developed to acknowledge exceptional local educators, the contest encourages students to write an essay nominating the special teacher who has had the most impact on their educational journey.

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

Doherty Enterprises-Owned Florida and Georgia Applebee’s® Locations Announce 8th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in Florida and Georgia today announced the official start of their 8th annual Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest. The annual essay contest recognizes top teachers - as nominated by their classroom students - rewarding teachers with a $500 sponsorship check and special end-of-year class party.

Starting today, the essay contest is open at participating Applebee's restaurants in Florida and Georgia that are owned and operated by local franchisee, Doherty Enterprises (see complete list of participating restaurants below).

One deserving teacher from each school district throughout 13 counties in Florida and Georgia will be awarded with a $500 sponsorship check to use toward their classroom for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, along with an end-of-year party for their current class!*

To nominate a teacher and enter the contest, students must submit an essay in-person at their local Applebee's explaining why their teacher deserves to be Applebee's "Teacher of the Year."

Elementary school students are required to nominate their teacher with a 1/2 page essay, while middle and high school students are required to write a 500-word essay on why their teacher is most deserving. As an additional incentive, students who enter an essay will also receive a free ice cream certificate** for later use.

Essay submissions are limited to one per student and will be accepted at participating Applebee's restaurants from Monday, January 8 through Sunday, March 17th, no later than 10 p.m. ET. Winners will be announced on Friday, April 19th and end-of-year parties will be thrown before Friday, June 14th, 2024. If end-of-year parties are not viable, class parties will be replaced with two Free-Dinner-for-Four certificates for the winning essay writer.

"We're thrilled to celebrate the launch of our eighth annual Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest at our Florida and Georgia restaurants," said Kathleen Malato, Doherty's Director of Operations for Applebee's Florida and Georgia. "We're honored to recognize the local teachers who work so hard to educate the youth. It's truly gratifying to provide a platform where students can share the meaningful impact of their teachers make and to spotlight local community members making a difference each and every day."

Applebee's Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest entries will be accepted at the following Applebee's locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in:

:: FLORIDA: Cape Coral, Cutler Bay, Delray Beach, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Greenacres, Hialeah, Jacksonville, Margate, Naples, North Port, Okeechobee, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Punta Gorda, Sarasota, St. Augustine, Tamarac, Venice, Vero Beach, and West Palm Beach.

:: GEORGIA: Waycross.

*One winner will be selected from each school district. Prizes are subject. If end-of-year parties are not viable, class parties will be replaced with two Dinner for Four certificates.

**Offer valid only at Doherty Enterprises owned and operated Applebee's® locations in FL and GA. Limit one per person. May not be redeemed on day of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

About Applebee's®

As one of the world's largest casual dining brands, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America's kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee's makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it's in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood™ is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee's restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee's is always Doin' Good in the Neighborhood®.

Applebee's franchise operations consisted of 1,654 Applebee's restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 11 countries outside the United States as of September 30, 2023. This number does not include two domestic Applebee's ghost kitchens (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and 12 Applebee's international ghost kitchens. Applebee's is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world's largest full-service restaurant companies.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 140 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, Florida and Georgia, including five restaurant concepts: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 13 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.

Doherty Enterprises is ranked 25th in Top 200 Franchisees in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 77th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation's Restaurant News, the 73rd largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain's Business, and 34th largest privately held company in New Jersey by NJBIZ.

The Doherty vision is to be the "Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve" and its mission is to "Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers." Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,00 people and donated over $5.3 million directly back to those in need. ( https://www.dohertyinc.com/ )

Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in Florida and Georgia today announced the official start of their 8th annual Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest. The annual essay contest recognizes top teachers - as nominated by their classroom students - rewarding teachers with a $500 sponsorship check and special end-of-year class party.

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

Optimal Blue Originations Market Monitor: December Brought Significant Growth in Rate/Term Refinance Volume as Falling Rates Created Favorable Tailwinds

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, Optimal Blue announced the release of its Originations Market Monitor report, looking at mortgage origination data through December month-end. Leveraging daily rate lock data from the Optimal Blue PPE - the industry's most widely used product, pricing, and eligibility engine - the Originations Market Monitor provides a comprehensive and timely view into origination activity.

"Mortgage rates continued to fall in December, with the Fed delivering welcomed commentary suggesting rates may have peaked with cuts on the horizon in 2024," said Brennan O'Connell, data solutions manager, Optimal Blue. "The sharp drop in rates provided tailwinds that caused rate/term refinance volume to rise a notable 43% month over month. Despite cash-out volume declining 9%, the total refinance share of locks rose to 19% in December - the highest level since April 2022. However, the improving rate environment had little impact on purchase lending, where lock volume fell 23% in December, traditionally the slowest month for homebuyer activity."

The growth in rate/term volume was largely driven by a material uptick in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans (IRRRLs). IRRRL volume hit its highest level since January 2022, and the total refinance share of VA volume rose to nearly 30%. As a result, VA volume saw the highest market share gain in December, rising 137 bps to finish the month at 11.8% of total volume. FHA refinance volume also ticked up in December, despite FHA total volume dropping 105 bps of market share to 21.5% of total volume. The GSE-eligible share rose 36 bps to 56.6% and nonconforming volume - inclusive of jumbo and non-QM - dropped 72 bps to 9.4%. The adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of locks continued to fall, dropping to 5.2% of total volume, indicating further fading of consumer interest in the product.

The Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (OBMMI) 30-year conforming rate dropped 54 bps to finish the month at 6.57%. The OBMMI for jumbo, FHA, and VA loans fell 74 bps, 49 bps, and 67 bps, respectively.

"The spread between the 30-year conforming rate and the 10-year Treasury yield remained essentially flat in December as government bonds and mortgages benefitted equally from the positive fixed-income outlook," O'Connell continued. "Looking ahead to 2024, the mortgage-to-Treasury spread remains elevated from historic norms at roughly 275 bps, suggesting there may be further room for compression and reduction in mortgage rates."

The rise in rate/term refinance volume coincided with a drop of 8 points in the average credit score as borrowers with lower credit scores jumped on the opportunity to lower their monthly payments with VA and FHA refinances. Purchase and cash-out refinance credit scores ticked higher, however. The average loan amount rose to $349.5K from $347.4K, while the average purchase price saw another - albeit smaller - decline, falling from $438.3K to $435.9K.

Each month's Originations Market Monitor provides high-level origination metrics for the U.S. and the top 20 MSAs by share of total origination volume. View the Optimal Blue Originations Market Monitor report for more detail on December activity.

Nothing herein shall be construed as, nor is Optimal Blue providing, any legal, trading, hedging, or financial advice.

About Optimal Blue

Optimal Blue is the market leader in mortgage secondary marketing technology. The company facilitates transactions among mortgage market participants through its Marketplace Platform, actionable data, and technology vendor connections. The platform supports a range of functions for originators and investors to automate and optimize core processes related to product, pricing, and eligibility, hedge analytics, MSR valuation, loan trading, social media compliance, and counterparty oversight. The company's premier product, pricing and eligibility engine - the Optimal Blue PPE - is used by 64% of the top 500 mortgage lenders in the U.S.

For more information on Optimal Blue's end-to-end secondary marketing automation, visit http://OptimalBlue.com/.

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Today, Optimal Blue announced the release of its Originations Market Monitor report, looking at mortgage origination data through December month-end. Leveraging daily rate lock data from the Optimal Blue PPE - the industry's most widely used product, pricing, and eligibility engine - the Originations Market Monitor provides a comprehensive and timely view into origination activity.

Related link: https://www2.optimalblue.com/

Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® on Long Island Launch 8th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants on Long Island announced today the official launch of their 8th annual Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest. The annual essay contest recognizes top teachers - as nominated by their students - rewarding each with a $500 sponsorship check and special end-of-year class party.

Starting today, the essay contest is open at participating Applebee's® restaurants on Long Island that are owned and operated by local franchisee, Doherty Enterprises (see complete list of participating restaurants below).

This spring, four deserving teachers - two in Nassau County and two in Suffolk County - will be awarded a $500 sponsorship check to use toward their classroom for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, along with an end-of-year party for their current class!*

To nominate a teacher and enter the contest, students must submit an essay in-person at their local Applebee's® explaining why their teacher deserves to be Applebee's® "Teacher of the Year." Elementary school students are required to nominate their teacher with a 1/2 page essay, while middle and high school students are required to write a 500-word essay on why their teacher is most deserving.

As an additional incentive, students who enter an essay will also receive a free ice cream certificate** for later use.

Essay submissions are limited to one per student and will be accepted at participating Applebee's® restaurants from Monday, January 8 through Sunday, March 17, 2024 - no later than 10 p.m. ET. Winners will be announced on Friday, April 19 and end-of-year parties will be thrown before Friday, June 14. If end-of-year parties are not viable, class parties will be replaced with two Dinner for Four certificates for the winning essay writer.

"We're thrilled to celebrate the launch of our eighth annual Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest at our Long Island restaurants," said Brian McDonnell, Doherty Director of Operations, Applebee's® Long Island. "We're honored to recognize our local teachers who work so hard to educate the youth. It's truly gratifying to provide a platform where students can share the meaningful impact of their teachers make and to spotlight local community members making a difference each and every day."

Applebee's® Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest entries will be accepted at the following Applebee's® locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises on Long Island:

* Nassau County: Baldwin, Bellmore, Bethpage, Elmont, New Hyde Park, Rosedale, Valley Stream, and Westbury.

* Suffolk County: Bohemia, Brentwood, Commack, Deer Park, East Farmingdale, East Islip, Farmingville, Lake Grove, Lindenhurst, Miller Place, Patchogue, Riverhead, and Shirley.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

*Two winners will be selected from both Nassau and Suffolk counties. Prizes are subject to change. If end-of-year parties are not viable, class parties will be replaced with two Dinner for Four certificates.

**Offer valid only at Doherty Enterprises owned and operated Applebee's® locations in LI. Limit one per person. May not be redeemed on day of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

About Applebee's®

As one of the world's largest casual dining brands, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America's kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee's makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it's in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood™ is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee's restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee's is always Doin' Good in the Neighborhood®.

Applebee's franchise operations consisted of 1,654 Applebee's restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 11 countries outside the United States as of September 30, 2023. This number does not include two domestic Applebee's ghost kitchens (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and 12 Applebee's international ghost kitchens. Applebee's is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world's largest full-service restaurant companies.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 140 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, Florida and Georgia, including five restaurant concepts: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 13 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.

Doherty Enterprises is ranked 25th in Top 200 Franchisees in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 77th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation's Restaurant News, the 73rd largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain's Business, and 34th largest privately held company in New Jersey by NJBIZ.

The Doherty vision is to be the "Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve" and its mission is to "Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers." Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,00 people and donated over $5.3 million directly back to those in need.

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

Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants on Long Island announced today the official launch of their 8th annual Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest. The annual essay contest recognizes top teachers - as nominated by their students - rewarding each with a $500 sponsorship check and special end-of-year class party.

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

Paris Scientologists Promote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the City of its Birth

PARIS, France /ScoopCloud/ -- It was in Paris at the Palais de Chaillot on December 10, 1948, that the General Assembly of the fledgling United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Eleanor Roosevelt, then a U.S. delegate to the UN and chair of the United Nations Human Rights Commission, described the document to the UN General Assembly as an "international Magna Carta for all mankind." Youth for Human Rights, an initiative supported by the Church of Scientology, has as its mission to inspire people to become valuable advocates for tolerance and peace by educating them on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Roosevelt and the other authors of the document knew that the UDHR's effectiveness depended in large part on education. They urged "all peoples and all nations" to "strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition."

French Scientologists take this responsibility to heart. They organize events to promote the UDHR and raise awareness and understanding of the 30 Articles it contains.

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and throughout the year, Scientologists share their human rights educational campaign with residents and those visiting the city. Among the properties of the Youth for Human Rights campaign are a series of public service announcements, one for each of the articles of the UDHR.

Inspired by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard who wrote "Human rights must be made a fact, not an idealistic dream," for more than five decades, the Church of Scientology has promoted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with educational materials to raise awareness and understanding of these rights.

In a world where people are constantly barraged by reports of human rights violations, Scientologists work for full implementation of the UDHR through one of the world's broadest human rights education and public information initiatives, United for Human Rights, and its program for young people, Youth for Human Rights.

These materials are available in 17 languages on the website of United for Human Rights, including a free course on the background, history and significance of the document and each of its 30 Articles.

The Scientology Network features a documentary on the history of human rights, public service announcements on the 30 articles, and episodes of the original series Voices for Humanity on ardent human rights activists who have used these materials to create positive change in their communities, cities, countries and beyond.

The Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and streams at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

Since launching with an introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in March 2018, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 237 countries and territories in 17 languages.

LEARN MORE:

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

https://www.humanrights.com/

https://voicesforhumanity.tv

https://www.youthforhumanrights.org

MULTIMEDIA:

https://voicesforhumanity.tv

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XXGF_V8_7M

It was in Paris at the Palais de Chaillot on December 10, 1948, that the General Assembly of the fledgling United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Youth for Human Rights, an initiative supported by the Church of Scientology, has as its mission to inspire people to become valuable advocates for tolerance and peace by educating them on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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

Care and Compassion: The Scientology Volunteer Ministers Extend Help to Victims of Japan’s New Year’s Day Earthquake

TOKYO, Japan /ScoopCloud/ -- It was no ordinary New Year's Day for those living in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture. They would ordinarily spend the day with a prayer for the new year at a temple or by visiting family. This year, on New Year's Day, faults that lay dormant for more than 3,000 years suddenly triggered a 7.6 magnitude earthquake. More than 200 died and tens of thousands were displaced. Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Tokyo, joined by others from as far away as Pakistan, responded to bring help to Wajima, one of the cities hardest hit by the disaster.

On arriving, they met with disaster response personnel at city hall and began helping with clearing away rubble and ensuring first responders had what they needed to continue the grueling work of searching for survivors.

Setting up at an evacuation center, they organized supplies and began preparing and delivering hot food to those sheltering there and defense forces personnel serving in the area.

Once these immediate needs were cared for, the Volunteer Ministers began providing Scientology Assists, techniques developed by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard that bring relief by addressing the emotional and spiritual factors in stress and trauma.

One man told the volunteer that for the first time since the disaster happened, he felt warm, refreshed and lighter. Aches and pains diminished. Others commented how the anxiety they'd been living with seemed to lift.

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers program is a religious social service created in the mid-1970s by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. It constitutes one of the world's largest independent relief forces.

Mr. Hubbard described a Volunteer Minister as "a person who helps his fellow man on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, truth and spiritual values to the lives of others." Their creed: "A Volunteer Minister does not shut his eyes to the pain, evil and injustice of existence. Rather, he is trained to handle these things and help others achieve relief from them and new personal strength as well."

Their motto is no matter the circumstances, "Something can be done about it."

Scientology Volunteer Ministers' international response to the pandemic is documented in Operation: Do Something About It, a feature-length film produced by Scientology Media Productions that premiered in December on International Volunteer Day. Scientology Network, which also features a documentary on the Church of Scientology Tokyo, is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and streams at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. Since launching with an introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in March 2018, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 237 countries and territories in 17 languages.

LEARN MORE:

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

https://www.volunteerministers.org

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

https://voicesforhumanity.tv

MULTIMEDIA:

https://www.scientology.tv/tokyo

https://voicesforhumanity.tv

https://www.scientology.tv/documentaries/operation-do-something-about-it.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6sxsSt2Srg

It was no ordinary New Year's Day for those living in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture. They would ordinarily spend the day with a prayer for the new year at a temple or by visiting family. This year, on New Year's Day, faults that lay dormant for more than 3,000 years suddenly triggered a 7.6 magnitude earthquake. More than 200 died and tens of thousands were displaced. Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Tokyo, joined by others from as far away as Pakistan, responded to bring help to Wajima, one of the cities hardest hit by the disaster.

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

Murray Homes Wins At The NARI CotY 2023 Awards!

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Each year, NARI of Tampa Bay presents Contractor of the Year Awards to members who have demonstrated outstanding work through the submission of their remodeling projects. The CotY Awards are the highest form of recognition by industry leaders and peers and celebrate members committed to design, best practices, integrity, high standards, and professionalism.

Murray Homes recognizes the importance of being part of this respected community of ambitious, like-minded professionals on a relentless quest for improvement.

Murray Homes, against the stiff competition of over 455 entries, is extremely honored and proud to have won the 2023 Entire House award for remodeling excellence on projects $250k - 4500K, for their Lido Shores remodel.

The Lido Shores Modern property, originally 7 bedrooms and used for an Airbnb, needed complete remodeling, including extensive works to ensure the property's structural integrity was secure and reconfigure the plumbing and electrical supply.

The owner's brief was to create a 5 bedroom home while maximizing the indoor living space by adding a study and remodeled staircase to incorporate an under-stairs wine cellar. The challenge also included the addition of 2,000 sq ft of outdoor entertainment area to create an expansive outdoor living experience that could be used year-round.

The end result, completed on time and budget, is a remarkable Coastal Contemporary home with a stunning tropical landscape vibe.

The owners were delighted that their vision had been brought to life by the team at Murray Homes!

ABOUT MURRAY HOMES:

Murray Homes is proud of our reputation for being THE leader and innovator in building luxury, custom homes both on and off the water in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Our growing portfolio of custom renovations including our unique and creative approach to remodeling ensures that we have the necessary experience to bring any thoughts or sketches on paper into a real-life dream home!

Highly skilled and with a sterling reputation to uphold, we guarantee that every Murray Home project receives the same meticulous attention to detail and the same drive for superior architecture and craftsmanship throughout.

Whatever the size, from 3,000 sq. ft coastal cottages to 11,000 sq. ft estates, our commitment to the highest standards is enhanced by unparalleled real estate knowledge, a 20-year proven track record, and a second-to-none portfolio.

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

Each year, NARI of Tampa Bay presents Contractor of the Year Awards to members who have demonstrated outstanding work through the submission of their remodeling projects. The CotY Awards are the highest form of recognition by industry leaders and peers and celebrate members committed to design, best practices, integrity, high standards, and professionalism.

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

IVIONICS Achieves SOC 2, Type I Compliance as a Commitment to Protecting Client Information

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- IVIONICS, LLC., an information and technology management firm, announces that it has achieved System and Organizational Controls 2 (SOC 2) Type I Compliance.

The SOC 2 framework was established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to define a common set of criteria related to information technology subject areas and provide users with assurances about the non-financial controls of service organizations. A SOC 2 report contains criteria that are called Trust Services Criteria. Trust Services Criteria focuses on security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Independent accounting firms issue a SOC 2, Type I report that focuses specifically on the operating effectiveness of a service organization. It solidifies IVIONICS' commitment to protecting client information and establishing the same standards for their organization.

Paul Sperry, the company's CEO and President, explains, "I'm incredibly excited to obtain this milestone. It's a true testament to our beliefs and actions in enforcing rigid information security policies to protect our client's data."

For more information about IVIONICS and its information technology and security solutions, contact them at 631-257-7100.

About IVIONICS, LLC.:

IVIONICS, LLC. is a leading information and technology management firm with over 35 years of experience assisting clients in enhancing productivity by effectively leveraging technology. The company offers clients information security, technology operations management, and digital transformation services. Headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, with offices in New York City, Newark, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington. The company serves clients nationwide.

Learn more: https://www.ivionics.com/ and https://www.ivionicslegal.com/.

IVIONICS, LLC., an information and technology management firm, announces that it has achieved System and Organizational Controls 2 (SOC 2) Type I Compliance. Headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, with offices in New York City, Newark, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington. The company serves clients nationwide.

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

Matrix Advises on the Sale of Bobby Taylor Oil Company, Inc. & T&S Transport, Inc. to Parker Oil Company

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. ("Matrix"), a leading, independent investment bank, announces the successful closing on the sale of Bobby Taylor Oil Company, Inc. and T&S Transport, Inc. ("BTOC" or the "Company") to Parker Oil Company Incorporated. Based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, BTOC is a leading supplier of retail propane, commercial refined fuels, and racing gas to a diverse customer base of residential and commercial accounts throughout the state of North Carolina.

The Company was founded in August 1963 by Bobby Taylor, and at the time, operated out of Mr. Taylor's home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. During its first years of business, the Company sold fuel oil, kerosene, and gasoline to its local customer base with just one tank wagon. Seeking to further diversify its business lines, BTOC added propane and racing fuels to its product mix and further expanded its customer base throughout central North Carolina. Following his father's retirement in the early 2000's, Johnny Taylor Jr. assumed the role of President of BTOC, and along with his brothers David and Mark, led the Company through several decades of continued success and growth.

Today, the Company operates two refined fuels and propane bulk plants in Fayetteville and Elizabethtown, NC and employs over 30 dedicated associates. For the past 60 years, Bobby Taylor Oil Company has been highly regarded as a best-in-class operation providing quality fuels and reliable service to the local communities.

Johnny Taylor Jr., the Company's President commented, "Selling a business can be stressful; you will need experts in that field to help you navigate through the process. We were grateful to have Matrix handle this for us."

Matrix provided merger and acquisition advisory services to BTOC, which included valuation advisory, marketing the business through a confidential, structured sale process, and negotiation of the transaction. The transaction was managed by John Duni, CFA, CPA, Vice President; Spencer Cavalier, CFA, ASA, Co-Head of Matrix's Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group; and Jared de Perio, Analyst.

Mr. Cavalier added, "While Mr. Bobby Taylor laid the foundation, Johnny and his family built BTOC into one of the most reputable refined fuels and retail propane distributors in the industry, evidenced by their organic growth and customer retention rates. We were honored to serve as their advisor."

R. Williford McCauley of Williford McCauley - Attorney at Law served as legal counsel to the Company.

About Matrix's Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group:

Matrix's Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group is recognized as the national leader in providing transactional advisory services to companies in the downstream energy and multi-site retail sectors including convenience retailing, petroleum marketing & distribution, propane distribution, heating oil distribution, lubricants distribution, petroleum logistics, terminals, car washes and quick service restaurants. Group members are dedicated to these sectors and draw upon complementary experiences to provide advisory services to complete sophisticated merger and acquisition transactions, debt and equity capital raises, corporate valuations, special situations and strategic planning engagements. Since 1997, our Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group has successfully completed over 300 engagements with a total transaction value of more than $15 billion.

About Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc.:

Founded in 1988, Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. is an independent, advisory focused, privately-held investment bank headquartered in Richmond, VA, with additional offices in Baltimore, MD and New York, NY. Matrix provides merger & acquisition and financial advisory services for privately-held, private-equity owned, not-for-profit and publicly traded companies. Matrix's advisory services include company sales, recapitalizations, capital raises of debt & equity, corporate carve outs, special situations, management buyouts, corporate valuations and fairness opinions. Matrix serves clients in a wide range of industries, including automotive aftermarket, building products, car washes, consumer products, convenience retail, downstream energy, healthcare and industrial products.

For additional information or to contact our team members, please visit https://matrixcmg.com/.

Securities offered by MCMG Capital Advisors, Inc., an affiliate of Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., Member FINRA & SIPC

Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. ("Matrix"), a leading, independent investment bank, announces the successful closing on the sale of Bobby Taylor Oil Company, Inc. and T&S Transport, Inc. ("BTOC" or the "Company") to Parker Oil Company Incorporated. Based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, BTOC is a leading supplier of retail propane, commercial refined fuels, and racing gas to a diverse customer base of residential and commercial accounts throughout the state of North Carolina.

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Soberlink Collaborates with Global Divorce Experts to Prioritize Children’s Well-Being During International Child-Centered Divorce Month

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Soberlink, the leader in remote alcohol monitoring technology, is proud to announce its partnership with divorce experts worldwide in support of International Child-Centered Divorce Month. As families navigate the complexities of divorce, Soberlink is dedicated to providing family law professionals and parents with discreet, convenient, and court-admissible alcohol testing technology.

Soberlink is currently offering complimentary educational resources to co-parents navigating alcohol-related custody issues available exclusively throughout January at https://www.divorcedparentsupport.com/.

Addressing the spike in divorce filings from January to March, Soberlink is joining dedicated divorce professionals in assisting parents who often delay announcing their decision until after the holidays. The unique challenges of this period, combined with tax considerations, make it a crucial time for parents to access valuable information to safeguard their children's well-being.

Focusing on Child-Centered Divorce Practices

International Child-Centered Divorce Month seeks to educate parents about the emotional and psychological impact of divorce on children. By offering e-books, e-courses, coaching services, video programs, and other resources, divorce attorneys, mediators, coaches, therapists, financial planners, and parenting experts hope to guide parents in making conscious and compassionate decisions.

Soberlink's Role in Promoting Child Safety

Addressing the significant role alcohol addiction plays in divorces and co-parenting relationships, Soberlink's sophisticated remote alcohol monitoring technology provides a solution. With features such as facial recognition that automatically ensures the right person is testing and tamper detection that flags any attempts to cheat the system, Soberlink offers instant updates, ensuring swift intervention to optimize child safety. Tens of thousands of family law professionals across the nation consider Soberlink the "Gold Standard" in alcohol monitoring across the U.S.

Supporting Mindful Co-Parenting and Effective Communication

Rosalind Sedacca, CDC, founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network, emphasizes the campaign's purpose: support, education, and mistake prevention. By encouraging respectful co-parenting, teaching effective communication skills, and guiding parents toward amicable, mediated solutions, Sedacca believes families can make wiser decisions on behalf of their children.

Sedacca, a Certified Divorce & Co-Parenting Coach, is the author of several divorce courses, programs, and books, including "How Do I Tell the Kids About the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook Guide to Preparing Your Children - With Love!" She is also the host of the Divorce, Dating & Empowered Living radio show and podcast and is available for further insights.

For access to complimentary resources from Soberlink and global divorce experts in January, visit: https://www.divorcedparentsupport.com/.

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Soberlink, the leader in remote alcohol monitoring technology, is proud to announce its partnership with divorce experts worldwide in support of International Child-Centered Divorce Month. As families navigate the complexities of divorce, Soberlink is dedicated to providing family law professionals and parents with discreet, convenient, and court-admissible alcohol testing technology.

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Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland Selects Synergy Education Platform

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems today announced that Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) has selected the company's industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for its K-12 student information and learning management needs. The district's solution will include Synergy Student Information System (SIS), Synergy Online Registration, Synergy MTSS, and Synergy Analytics, to be hosted in the Synergy AWS Cloud environment. PGCPS is one of the 20 largest school districts in the country, serving over 128,000 students across 206 schools in Maryland's Capital Region adjacent to Washington, D.C.

PGCPS set out to find a modern, intuitive SIS to replace its current 15-year-old system. After researching the marketplace and speaking with peers in nearby districts, the team at PGCPS selected three products to evaluate in depth. First, the IT team investigated all three solutions to ensure they met requirements around core functionality. Next, a cross-functional stakeholder group - consisting of more than 60 parents, students, teachers, secretaries, principals, IT staff, and other central office department leaders - attended a "demo day" and rated the products on user-friendliness of the interface, mobile responsiveness, system accessibility and scalability, software customization, integration with other systems, and communication. In the final round, schedulers from five middle and high schools, along with 23 staff from the district's accountability, academics, and student services teams undertook a deeper exploration of system functionality around scheduling, data analysis, and reporting. After emerging as a demo-day favorite, Synergy Education Platform clinched the top spot in the final round.

Synergy Education Platform is a comprehensive ecosystem that combines student information management, MTSS, analytics, special education, and more in one seamless platform that includes a powerful suite of native, role-based mobile apps. With Synergy, PGCPS will get a state-of-the-art platform capable of meeting the varied needs of the district's broad user base while keeping pace with advancements and innovations within the district and in K-12 public education more generally. Synergy includes powerful tools that facilitate convenient communication districtwide, including between schools and with parents and students. The MTSS module will allow teachers and interventionists to access all student data in one place, eliminating the need to log into an additional system to access SIS data.

"Synergy consistently ranked very high on customer service and product support based on feedback from our colleagues in benchmarked districts," said Andrew Zuckerman, EdD, Chief Information and Technology Officer at PGCPS. "And throughout the evaluation process, Synergy consistently earned the highest marks from our stakeholder evaluators."

"Our audience was impressed with Synergy and the Edupoint team," said Jinghong Gao, Director of Technology Applications-Student Support at the district. "The flexibility the system can provide us with its configurability and workflow definition features really stood out in the demonstrations. We are enthusiastic about the potential for building processes to support our needs in Synergy rather than having to rely on third-party systems. The two-way communication capabilities between schools and with parents and students were also exciting to see and will fill a gap we have in our current system."

"Prince Georges County Public Schools needed a modern student data management system to replace its legacy system and open up new possibilities for efficiencies and enhancements," said Bob Weathers, Founder and CEO at Edupoint. "Synergy Education Platform, with its seamlessly integrated, comprehensive functionality, is perfectly positioned to support the amazing PGCPS team in this regard. We are thrilled to partner with the district to upgrade the technical toolset available to the talented team there in order to meet the varied needs of all stakeholders."

About Edupoint Educational Systems

For over 35 years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well-designed, technologically advanced student data management systems that empower K-12 stakeholders to improve student achievement. Synergy Education Platform by Edupoint is an industry-leading student data management ecosystem built to fit the way educators already work. Synergy is unique among K-12 student data management solutions in providing an array of role-based mobile apps designed to give all stakeholders access to the tools they need when and where they need them. More than 5.5 million students use Synergy in 22 states. https://www.edupoint.com/

Edupoint® Educational Systems today announced that Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) has selected the company's industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for its K-12 student information and learning management needs. The district's solution will include Synergy Student Information System (SIS), Synergy Online Registration, Synergy MTSS, and Synergy Analytics, to be hosted in the Synergy AWS Cloud environment.

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

Fineshare FineVoice Embraces its New 1.5 Version Upgrade as a Versatile AI Voice Studio

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The usage of audio is in-depth in different areas. However, making voiceovers takes lots of time and is highly skilled. Creators who tried dub can't always get satisfying results and creators with speech difficulty cannot dub. Moreover, hiring voice actors is expensive. As an intelligent software company, Fineshare brings a major update to FineVoice after a deep dive inside AI voice area. Now, FineVoice is on its way to becoming a versatile AI voice studio.

AI-powered FineVoice 1.5 provides creators who pursue quality with features like voice changing, dubbing, voice cloning, transcription, etc. Creators can skip tedious processes and generate desired voices without leaving home. FineVoice also lowers skill thresholds while allowing you to control details. You can start audio creation with your favorite voice and preferred way, anywhere, anytime.

"You know, high-quality voices are always 'spoken' by professionals, but AI is changing the situation and making voice creation more accessible," co-founder of Fineshare, Jared says. "What we are doing is to bring this change to everyone in a faster, better, and more affordable way, so people are free to create voiceovers."

Top features of FineVoice Text-To-Speech include:

1. Natural and Lifelike Voices: AI enables FineVoice to create personalized and natural-sounding voices. No barriers, even amateurs can get professional-level voices.

2. 1000+ Voice Models: Original models for commercial usage, celebrities, characters, and an enormous model community. Any requirement for personalized voices will be satisfied.

3. 40+ Languages: Covering mainstream languages and accents, creators can expand global business with perfect-fit voices.

4. Simple and Convenient: Choose voice, paste text, and get results. Save time and effort.

The evolved FineVoice TTS feature helps creators reach new areas of voice creation, and any AI voice tool you need can be found here.

* AI Voice Changer: Turn the original voice into anything you want. Real people or fictional characters, get any style you want.

* Transcription: Automatically identify language and correct punctuation, faster and more accurately than manual script. Multiple formats available.

* AI Voice Cloning: AI preserves accents and nuances of human speech, and even mimics real human emotions. Clone once, use forever.

* Voice Recorder: Simultaneously record multiple sources and adjust details. Get high-quality audio without specialized equipment.

* Audio Extractor: No extra software needed. One-stop extracting audio from videos and starting creation.

Compatibility and Pricing:

FineVoice is available on Web and Desktop. It offers Free Plan. Paid Plans start from $8.99/month.

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About Fineshare Co., Ltd.:

Fineshare is an intelligent software company that offers various services such as voice generator, voice changer, music generation, dubbing, and more for individuals and businesses. It helps them showcase themselves more expressively in the ever-expanding virtual world.

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The usage of audio is in-depth in different areas. However, making voiceovers takes lots of time and is highly skilled. Creators who tried dub can't always get satisfying results and creators with speech difficulty cannot dub. Moreover, hiring voice actors is expensive. As an intelligent software company, Fineshare brings a major update to FineVoice after a deep dive inside AI voice area. Now, FineVoice is on its way to becoming a versatile AI voice studio.

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Reaching Out with Drug Prevention to Help Make 2024 a Safe, Healthy and Happy Year in Los Angeles

COMMERCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Volunteers from Bridge Publications Inc., publishers of L. Ron Hubbard's nonfiction works, have launched their drug education and prevention campaign for 2024. They are visiting shops and parks and sharing the drug education booklets of the Truth About Drugs campaign with anyone wishing to help take effective action against drug abuse and addiction.

They visited shops and businesses on Whittier Boulevard and reached out to families spending Saturday afternoon together in Belvedere Park. In just a few hours they handed out some 2,000 copies of The Truth About Drugs.

These booklets help people understand the hazardous effects of the most commonly abused drugs so they can make educated decisions about drugs and alcohol use.

The volunteers are inspired in this activity by Mr. Hubbard's research on the subject as contained in Clear Body Clear Mind, one of the books Bridge publishes, which states, "Research demonstrates that the single most destructive element present in our current culture is drugs." It further states that drugs "can put people into a condition that not only prohibits and destroys physical health, but which can prevent any stable advancement in mental or spiritual well-being."

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has found that drug education is one of the most effective and viable methods of addressing drug abuse and its harmful effects. According to their website, "For every dollar spent on prevention, at least ten can be saved in future health, social and crime costs."

In 2023, with spiking overdose deaths in Los Angeles, Bridge began a campaign to reach out in Commerce and nearby L.A. communities with the Truth About Drugs, the drug education and prevention initiative supported by the Church of Scientology. The Church makes these materials available free of charge to anyone wishing to use them.

"It is important to us to take an active role in tackling this urgent issue," says Lucia Winther, public relations officer of Bridge Publications, Inc. Winther has spearheaded this campaign and plans to continue distributing materials and organizing drug education seminars and training. "We welcome anyone wishing to take action to join us," she says.

To take part in future drug prevention activities organized by Bridge Publications, contact Lucia Winther at (323) 888-6200 or email lwinther@bridgepub.com.

For more information on Foundation for a Drug-Free World, watch its public service announcements and The Truth About Drugs-Real People, Real Stories documentary, or episodes of Voices for Humanity to see the program in action. And to learn more about Bridge Publications Inc., watch an episode of Inside Scientology, all available on the Scientology Network on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and streaming at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

Since launching with an introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in March 2018, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 237 countries and territories in 17 languages.

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Volunteers from Bridge Publications Inc., publishers of L. Ron Hubbard's nonfiction works, have launched their drug education and prevention campaign for 2024. They are visiting shops and parks and sharing the drug education booklets of the Truth About Drugs campaign with anyone wishing to help take effective action against drug abuse and addiction.

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

Las Positas College Students Launch Financial Literacy Nonprofit

LIVERMORE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Four students from Las Positas College have taken on the challenge of improving financial education and resources among college students in California. Their non-profit organization, FinLit Initiative, has recently gained 501(c)(3) status and has already made a significant impact on students across the state.

With the launch of their new conversational AI chat platform, FinLit Initiative provides a dynamic learning experience. The platform engages students in a direct, conversation-like format and delivers real-time, customized guidance and financial education tailored to each student's needs and queries. The platform also utilizes machine learning to adapt to each student's learning style and provide personalized recommendations for further education and resources.

Since its launch, FinLit Initiative has gained over 1,500 student users from various community colleges. The platform's user-friendly interface and personalized approach have been well-received, with 70% of users reporting an improved understanding of financial concepts. This success has led to partnerships with several underserved California community colleges, allowing FinLit Initiative to reach even more students and make a greater impact.

"We are excited to launch our new conversational AI platform, which we believe will revolutionize the way community college students learn about financial literacy. With our platform, we hope to reach and impact a larger number of students across the nation," read a statement from Arnav Jamwal, Revail Sidhu, Rittik Bhaduri, and Sajaad Gouhary, the founders of FinLit Initiative.

The founders of FinLit Initiative are passionate about their mission and are dedicated to helping college students become financially literate and empowered. They believe that by providing students with the necessary tools and resources, they can make a positive impact on their financial futures. With their innovative platform and growing partnerships, FinLit Initiative is well on its way to achieving its goal of enhancing financial literacy among college students in the United States.

FinLit Initiative's platform is now available for use by community college students nationwide. For more information about FinLit Initiative and their efforts to improve financial literacy, please visit their website at https://www.finlitinitiative.org/.

Four students from Las Positas College have taken on the challenge of improving financial education and resources among college students in California. Their non-profit organization, FinLit Initiative, has recently gained 501(c)(3) status and has already made a significant impact on students across the state.

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Modern Foot & Ankle Expands Foot Care Excellence in Florida With Opening of Lake Nona Clinic

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- This week, Modern Foot & Ankle, a prominent podiatric group known for its commitment to patient-centered care and medical innovation, announced the opening of a new location in the vibrant community of Lake Nona. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the group, which already operates 14 clinics throughout Tampa, Orlando, and Palm Beach, Fla.

Modern Foot & Ankle podiatric surgeon Vanisaben Patel, DPM, has been serving patients with exceptional dedication and expertise at the Kissimmee and Celebration, Fla., clinics. Her unwavering passion for podiatry and track record for delivering outstanding care have paved the way for her to take on a new role as she opens the Lake Nona clinic.

"I find great fulfillment in helping patients with a diverse spectrum of issues and simplifying medicine for them," Dr. Patel explained. "With access to a comprehensive array of therapeutic modalities, Modern Foot & Ankle lets me focus on patient care rather than administrative tasks, making it better for both patients and me as a physician."

The Lake Nona office, located at 10016 Wellness Way, Suite 130, in Orlando, was carefully chosen for its convenience and accessibility. Dr. Patel emphasized the practice's commitment to efficient service without compromising the quality of care.

"We offer evening hours and are able to accommodate our patients' schedules well," noted Dr. Patel. "Our online appointment service makes it easy to book same-day appointments."

In line with Modern Foot & Ankle's commitment to providing top-tier care, the Lake Nona office is fully-equipped to address a wide range of podiatric concerns-from everyday foot and ankle pain care to specialized services such as diabetic care, wound treatment, trauma, and surgical intervention.

"Patients should come to my office to help feel like their problems have been addressed and that their time was well spent," said Dr. Patel. "My goal is to always have patients leave with fewer problems than they came in with, and when at times that isn't possible, I want to help them leave with a plan of action in mind."

The group's expansion into Lake Nona exemplifies its dedication to bringing high-quality, patient-focused podiatric care to communities throughout Florida. Dr. Patel is eager to serve the thriving community and looks forward to building lasting relationships with her new patients.

"I wanted to practice in Lake Nona because of the family-feel environment," said Dr. Patel. "I am excited to be a part of this community and grow my own family here. Every day is a chance to meet new people and find ways to give back."

For appointments and inquiries, patients can visit book.mfahealth.com or call 1-844-MODERN9.

About Modern Foot & Ankle®

Through Big-City Technology. Small-Town Care.® Modern Foot & Ankle is reshaping the patient experience and curating a progressive model for podiatric healthcare. Our physicians provide comprehensive medical and surgical solutions for foot and ankle conditions in clinics across Florida. With 24/7 online booking and check-in, extended office hours, advanced on-site equipment, and cutting-edge treatment options, Modern Foot & Ankle serves patients efficiently, comfortably, and on their schedule.

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

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This week, Modern Foot & Ankle, a prominent podiatric group known for its commitment to patient-centered care and medical innovation, announced the opening of a new location in the vibrant community of Lake Nona. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the group, which already operates 14 clinics throughout Tampa, Orlando, and Palm Beach, Fla.

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Church of Scientology Budapest Explores the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Past and Future of These 30 Inalienable Rights

BUDAPEST, Hungary /ScoopCloud/ -- In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the local chapter of Youth for Human Rights and the Church of Scientology of Budapest organized and hosted a conference to explore the history of human rights and where we go from here.

Before the conference, guests were invited to tour the Church's Public Information Center, where they watched videos of Church-supported human rights initiatives that raise awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). These include public service announcements that bring each of the UDHR's 30 articles to life and a documentary on the history and state of these rights in today's world, where millions suffer from poverty, famine and the ravages of war.

Judit Szabó, an active supporter of UNICEF, spoke of the plight of children in war zones and how private citizens can create positive change by taking a stand. No matter one's nationality, political views or religion, she said, everyone can agree with and support these rights.

Historian and constitutional lawyer Dr. István Szikingerb pointed out the limitations of the UDHR: Although in theory, universal rights belong to everyone, it cannot be enforced as it does not have the force of law.

Attila Miklovicz, Public Affairs Director of the Church of Scientology Budapest, focused on trust as a vital element in achieving human rights and peace.

In an address to the UN Security Council in May 2023, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said: "Trust is the core of peaceful relations between and among human beings. It thrives on mutual respect and dependability; on truth; on justice; and on fair and equal treatment."

Miklovicz referred to a famous quote of author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, on this theme: "On the day when we can fully trust each other, there will be peace on Earth." He informed those attending the conference that human rights are a core principle of the Church of Scientology. Its creed begins by affirming: "We of the Church believe: That all men of whatever race, color or creed were created with equal rights."

The 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was a milestone. Never before had there been a clear statement of the rights everyone has simply because they are human. But surveys show few people know more than a few of these rights.

Education is vital if we wish to have a world in which human rights prevail, said Emőke Rajkay, head of the Youth for Human Rights chapter for Hungary. The purpose of Youth for Human Rights is to inspire young people to become advocates for tolerance and peace by educating them on the UN Declaration of Human Rights.

Scientology Churches and their members support United for Human Rights and its program for young people Youth for Human Rights, making it possible for their educational materials to be available free of charge to anyone wishing to use them to raise awareness of human rights.

For more information, contact the nearest Scientology Church or Mission or enroll on the free online human rights course, available in 17 languages on the United for Human Rights website.

Scientology Network features episodes of the original series Voices for Humanity on human rights advocates from around the world who have used these initiatives to create meaningful change along with The Story of Human Rights, a brief documentary on the history of human rights and its state in the world today.

The Church of Scientology Budapest is featured on the network in an episode of Destination: Scientology.

Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

An Ideal Scientology Organization, the Church of Scientology Budapest is configured to provide services to Scientologists in their ascent to spiritual freedom and serve as a home for the entire community - a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all cultures and denominations. Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige dedicated the Church in July 2016.

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In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the local chapter of Youth for Human Rights and the Church of Scientology of Budapest organized and hosted a conference to explore the history of human rights and where we go from here.

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GOALS Council Welcomes Influential Trio to Drive Access and Inclusivity in Youth Soccer

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The GOALS Council, a strategic advisory body formed by Stack Sports and influential youth soccer leaders in 2021, has announced the appointment of three new members: Martin Fox, Program Manager for the Aspen Institute's Sports & Society Program, Chris Solomons, National Director, Community Engagement and Business Development at AYSO, and Dr. Jené Baclawski, Senior Coach Educator at U.S. Soccer.

Entering its third year, the council's mission is to broaden soccer participation by enhancing diversity in youth soccer through community partnerships. The council meets quarterly to focus on strategies to boost youth sports engagement by expanding access to soccer and free play opportunities for children across the United States.

"As a mission-driven sports technology company, we aim to expand youth sports participation. The GOALS Council represents one of our commitments to increasing access to play opportunities," stated Jeff Young, CEO of Stack Sports. "Our goal with initiatives like this is simply to spark conversations and help organizations grow the game of soccer and youth sports as a whole."

According to The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which set a goal of 63.3% of students playing by 2030, playing sports can improve economic, social, and academic outcomes for children and adolescents in addition to the health benefits. The GOALS Council's three new members hold extensive insight into the youth soccer landscape in the United States. They will assist in conversation on how to address the challenges of creating models of equitable access to play for all children.

"The GOALS Council embodies growth, organization, advancement, and learning in soccer, aligning with Stack Sports' mission to make meaningful investments in the sport," said Andrew R. Hiatt, Vice President of Growth and Market Strategy at Stack Sports and former US Youth Soccer Chief Operating Officer. "We are enthusiastic about adding these esteemed members to The GOALS Council, recognizing their passion and commitment to youth soccer. Stack Sports is proud to continue supporting the council in identifying primary initiatives and areas of growth for 2024."

The third annual GOALS Council Summit is scheduled to take place at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, California, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Subsequent meetings are planned quarterly throughout the year.

For more information about the GOALS Council, please visit their website: https://stacksports.com/goals-council

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations.

Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

The GOALS Council, a strategic advisory body formed by Stack Sports and influential youth soccer leaders in 2021, has announced the appointment of three new members: Martin Fox, Program Manager for the Aspen Institute's Sports & Society Program, Chris Solomons, National Director, Community Engagement and Business Development at AYSO, and Dr. Jené Baclawski, Senior Coach Educator at U.S. Soccer.

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A Little Tender Loving Care from the Church of Scientology for a Popular Downtown Albuquerque Park

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. /ScoopCloud/ -- Church of Scientology of New Mexico Volunteer Ministers teamed up with the City of Albuquerque Department of Parks and Recreation to clean up and re-mulch a portion of Robinson Park in the downtown core of Albuquerque. The Volunteer Ministers began early Friday morning following a winter storm that blew through the city the day before.

"The city's Parks and Recreation coordinator supplied us with all the tools we needed to get the job done," said lead Volunteer Minister Jeremy Ervin. "It's important to us to contribute to such a popular downtown location."

Scientology Volunteer Ministers, one of the largest international independent relief forces, are best known for responding to those in need. Albuquerque was part of the program's international response to the COVID pandemic, documented in Operation: Do Something About It, a feature-length film produced by Scientology Media Productions that premiered December 5 on International Volunteer Day.

Scientology Volunteer Ministers are trained in technology developed for the program by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, providing them the skills they need to help "on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, truth and spiritual values to the lives of others." The motto of the Volunteer Minister is that no matter the circumstances "Something can be done about it." Mr. Hubbard described the Volunteer Minister as one who "does not shut his eyes to the pain, evil and injustice of existence. Rather, he is trained to handle these things and help others achieve relief from them and new personal strength as well."

Anyone wishing to learn these skills and use them to help their families and friends is invited to visit the Church of Scientology of New Mexico or their nearest Scientology Church," says Rev. Patty Allread, Director of Public Affairs for the Albuquerque Church and Director of Churches of Scientology Disaster Response in New Mexico.

Watch Operation: Do Something About It on the Scientology Network, airing on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and streaming at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. Since launching with an introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in March 2018, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 237 countries and territories in 17 languages.

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Church of Scientology of New Mexico Volunteer Ministers teamed up with the City of Albuquerque Department of Parks and Recreation to clean up and re-mulch a portion of Robinson Park in the downtown core of Albuquerque. The Volunteer Ministers began early Friday morning following a winter storm that blew through the city the day before.

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

ImpactAZ 2025 documents economic strides of statewide supplier-diversity accelerator

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Thinkzilla Consulting Group today announced that ImpactAZ 2025, a statewide supplier-diversity accelerator serving black and other minority business owners, has announced the results from its inaugural cohort:

* Retail owners averaged 186 new customers

* 40% of cohort companies saw an increase in revenue and strategic partnerships

* 22% of firms hired staff or management

* Companies got $200,000 in investment

* Firms secured $2M in corporate contracts

Thirty-five participants selected for the accelerator completed the program, with 75% attending all technical assistance programming.

"Cohort CEOs are seeing such strong results because of their absolute commitment to opening up new doors of opportunity for small and historically disadvantaged businesses," said Dr. Velma Trayham, who created the accelerator and whose nonprofit provides the program management. "Corporations and Government entities expect excellence in their suppliers, and these leaders are ready to deliver."

A private celebration on January 16 will mark the cohort's graduation and signal the opening of applications for the second of the accelerators, which will commence on April 23, 2024.

About ImpactAZ 2025:

Developed in response to the State of Black Business Report, which highlighted financial gaps and opportunities for diverse business owners, ImpactAZ 2025 is a state-wide three-year series of supplier-diversity accelerators, the collective goal of which is to develop 200 startup companies, see 500 firms hire additional employees and assist 50 companies in getting corporate contracts. Using entrepreneurship as an engine, its fundamental objective is to decrease the racial wealth gap and economic insecurity among minorities.

Each of the three 36-week accelerators combines live mentoring, business coaching, and networking opportunities at its technical assistance hub in Scottsdale with online education about financial management, sales, business operations, and doing business with corporations. Personalized benchmarks and KPIs undergird each cohort company's growth plan for strengthening capital readiness and operating capacity and increasing revenue.

The solutions-drive accelerator is a program of the nonprofit Millionaire Mastermind Academy, which provides technical assistance for the initiative. Collaborators include the Black Chamber of Arizona and the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

The accelerator enjoys broad corporate and community support led by JPMorgan Chase. Aventiv, Bank of America, Arizona Public Service, Salt River Project, Via West Group, American Landmark Apartments, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the City of Phoenix, Commerce Bank AZ, SCORE, and the AIANNH Project NABEDC, operated by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation, are additional sponsors.

Learn more at https://impactaz2025.com/.

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Thinkzilla Consulting Group today announced that ImpactAZ 2025, a statewide supplier-diversity accelerator serving black and other minority business owners, has announced the results from its inaugural cohort. Thirty-five participants selected for the accelerator completed the program, with 75% attending all technical assistance programming.

Related link: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

‘Best in the West’ Champions Reunite to Open 101 BBQ Hut in Westlake Village

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 101 BBQ Hut, formerly known as Willy's Smokehouse and Rib Ticklers BBQ, announces its grand opening on January 13, 2024. This exciting event will showcase their award-winning BBQ and Blue Ribbon Sauces to the local community.

The venture, helmed by Marco Gonzalez and Dennis Ofsthun, traces its roots back to a 30-year history rooted in a serendipitous encounter over a sauce recipe at Marco's taco place in Saticoy, California.

The recipe, crafted by Willy Harris, a military cook and former personal chef to Bob Hope during USO tours, captivated many, including Mr. Hope and his friends. After Willy's passing, Ofsthun, inspired and driven, established Rib Ticklers BBQ in Gig Harbor, WA. Unexpectedly, a caller claimed ownership of Willy Harris' recipes and smoker. A partnership ensued, leading to accolades like winning the prestigious 1st place at the American Royal BBQ sauce contest in Kansas City, solidifying their decision to bottle these remarkable sauces.

In 1993, armed with a van full of sauce, a smoker in tow, and a treasure trove of awards, Ofsthun ventured to SoCal, where he met Marco Gonzalez. A connection sparked over a taco and beer, leading to joint successes, including winning the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off. This collaboration birthed Rib Ticklers BBQ on Kanan, evolving into Willy's Smokehouse, now Tavern 101. In 2007, Ofsthun's departure left Gonzalez at the helm, steering the legacy with warmth and hospitality while supporting local causes and organizations.

Gonzalez and Ofsthun reunite to introduce 101 BBQ Hut, delivering genuine southern-style slow-smoked BBQ and blue ribbon sauces to Westlake Village. Join them on January 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for FREE SAMPLES.

For more information, visit https://www.101bbqhut.com/

101 BBQ Hut, 30768 Russell Ranch Rd Ste. A, Westlake Village, CA 91362

101 BBQ Hut, formerly known as Willy's Smokehouse and Rib Ticklers BBQ, announces its grand opening on January 13, 2024. This exciting event will showcase their award-winning BBQ and Blue Ribbon Sauces to the local community. The venture, helmed by Marco Gonzalez and Dennis Ofsthun, traces its roots back to a 30-year history rooted in a serendipitous encounter over a sauce recipe at Marco's taco place in Saticoy, California.

Related link: https://www.101bbqhut.com/

Legacy Wealth Advisors has been named to the 2nd annual Forbes 2024 Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list

WARRENVILLE, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Legacy Wealth Advisors has been named to the 2nd annual Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list* for 2024!

"I am proud of the Legacy Wealth team and their commitment to serving our clients. The team views them as family and handles their finances with all the care they would their own," said Seth Pietrini, COO at Legacy Wealth Advisors.

"Our purpose is to guide, educate, and give confidence to our clients, and I am inspired to see our team do that every day. They are honored to receive this award," he added.

Legacy Wealth is a diverse team that includes Financial Advisors Fernando Ereneta, Justin Ancona, and Jennifer Secola.

Fernando S. Ereneta has previously appeared on the top industry recognition for the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. The team also won this award in 2023, the first year of the "Team" award.

The Forbes/SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm that looks at criteria such as service models, investing process, team construct, skill sets, etc. Also factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records. Research also consists of qualitative criteria, including telephone, virtual and in-person interviews.

For the full list and further information visit: https://www.forbes.com/lists/wealth-management-teams-best-in-state/

The 2024 Forbes ranking of America's Top Wealth Management Teams Best-In-State, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This ranking is based upon the period from 3/31/2022 to 3/31/2023 and was released on 01/09/2024. Advisor teams that are considered must have one advisor with a minimum of seven years of experience, have been in existence as a team for at least one year, have at least 5 team members, and have been nominated by their firm. The algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 10,100 team nominations, 4,100 advisor teams received the award based on thresholds. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please see https://www.forbes.com/lists/wealth-management-teams-best-in-state for more info.

The Forbes Top Wealth Advisors Best-In-State 2023 ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This ranking is based upon the period from 6/30/2021 to 6/30/2022 and was released on 4/4/2023. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years of experience, and the algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 39,007 nominations, 7,321 advisors received the award. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please visit https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-wealth-advisors/?sh=181ba856ab97 for more info.

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Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Legacy Wealth Advisors has been named to the 2nd annual Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list* for 2024! Legacy Wealth is a diverse team that includes Financial Advisors Fernando Ereneta, Justin Ancona, and Jennifer Secola.

136 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Projects to Finish Out December 2023

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the December 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 136 new projects a drop from 161 in both October and November 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 - 119 New Projects

Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 80 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity:

New Construction - 42 New Projects

Expansion - 38 New Projects

Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 63 New Projects

Plant Closings - 11 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location (Top 10 States):

Michigan - 13

Indiana - 9
California - 8
New York - 8
North Carolina - 6
Ohio - 6
South Carolina - 6
Texas - 6
Ontario - 5
Tennessee - 5

Largest Planned Project:

During the month of December, our research team identified 12 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Powerco Canada Inc., who is planning to invest $5 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in ST. THOMAS, ON. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects:

ARIZONA:

Semiconductor mfr. is planning to invest $2 billion for the construction of a 500,000 sf manufacturing facility in PEORIA, AZ. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TEXAS:

Solar panel mfr. is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in BROOKSHIRE, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2024.

SOUTH CAROLINA:

EV battery mfr. is planning to invest an additional $810 million for the expansion of their currently under-construction manufacturing facility in FLORENCE, SC. Completion is slated for 2026.

ONTARIO:

Tire mfr. is planning to invest $550 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility at 388 Goodyear Rd. in NAPANEE, ON by 420,000 sf. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Magnetic product mfr. is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in SUMTER, SC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2025.

CALIFORNIA:

Mobility technology innovation center is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 200,000 sf laboratory and manufacturing facility on Ramona Ave. in SACRAMENTO, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. They will relocate their operations upon completion.

ARIZONA:

Semiconductor equipment mfr. is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 250,000 sf manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, and office facility in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. They will relocate their operations upon completion in 2026.

OHIO:

Biotechnology company is planning to invest $229 million for the expansion, renovations, and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in HAMILTON, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

ONTARIO:

Medical supplies mfr. is planning to invest $165 million for the construction of a 140,000 sf manufacturing facility on Bonder Road in LONDON, ON. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2026.

OREGON:

Paper product mfr. is planning to invest $150 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in HALSEY, OR. Completion is slated for 2025.

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.:

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, Florida 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 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. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com.

Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries, including:

* 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

Industrial SalesLeads announced today the December 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 136 new projects a drop from 161 in both October and November in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

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

Kicking Off 2024 Right With the Church of Scientology Los Angeles Winter Festival and Family Fun Day

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Church of Scientology Los Angeles Winter Festival on L. Ron Hubbard Way started the new year right with a day filled with fun for the entire family. Despite the 60-degree temperature and clear skies, there was plenty of snow for the slide and the occasional snowball.

The festival brought the Church's holiday festivities to a close for another year with many more family fun days planned for 2024. But there is no need to wait for a special occasion to stop by the Church.

Anyone wishing to satisfy their curiosity about Scientology, the world's youngest major religion, is welcome to visit any day of the year. The Church of Scientology Los Angeles is open every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Come for a free personality test, the Dianetics Seminar, or one of a wide variety of life improvement courses.

The Church of Scientology of Los Angeles was dedicated by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in 2010. It 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 and a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.

To learn more, visit the website of the Church of Scientology Los Angeles or watch Inside a Church of Scientology on the Scientology Network on DIRECTV channel 320, at Scientology.tv, through mobile apps, or via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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https://www.scientology-losangeles.org

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The Church of Scientology Los Angeles Winter Festival on L. Ron Hubbard Way started the new year right with a day filled with fun for the entire family. Despite the 60-degree temperature and clear skies, there was plenty of snow for the slide and the occasional snowball.

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

Leading Travel Insurance Comparison Site TravelInsurance.com Has Surpassed 100,000 Customer Reviews on Shopper Approved

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- TravelInsurance.com today announced surpassing 100,000 customer reviews on Shopper Approved, a rapidly growing review platform in the United States. The verified reviews led to a 4.9 out of 5 stars rating, with over 96,000 perfect 5-star ratings. TravelInsurance.com has the highest third-party reviews in the travel insurance industry.

Shopper Approved reviews for TravelInsurance.com come from verified customers who recently purchased a travel insurance policy. Customers can leave an unbiased review of their experience with TravelInsurance.com. As a result, new visitors can trust the authenticity of the reviews and have confidence in the service provided by TravelInsurance.com.

Travel insurance helps protect against the unexpected while safeguarding the consumer's financial investment in their trip. Unfortunately, travelers often deal with websites that are not transparent and only offer generic coverage from a single insurance provider. Instead, TravelInsurance.com offers travelers the needed flexibility in choosing policies with sufficient coverage that meet their budget.

TravelInsurance.com disrupted the travel insurance industry with a user-friendly platform enabling shoppers to search, compare, and purchase from highly rated insurance providers. Travelers can also choose add-on coverage, see any coverage limits, required deductibles, and more. The platform simplifies the online shopping process, and customers can easily research and buy their policies securely through TravelInsurance.com's website at the guaranteed lowest price. Once purchased, the new travel insurance policy is sent within minutes to the customer by email.

TravelInsurance.com is committed to providing the best service and policies possible to its customers. Comprehensive travel insurance can help recoup costs that are otherwise lost to the consumer, whether due to lost baggage, medical emergencies, trip delays, trip cancellation or trip interruption.

Today's announcement illustrates the trusted reputation of TravelInsurance.com with more than 100,000 reviews on Shopper Approved. To view TravelInsurance.com's reviews on Shopper Approved, please visit https://www.shopperapproved.com/reviews/travelinsurance.com.

To compare and buy travel insurance or for more information and travel tips, visit https://www.travelinsurance.com/.

About TravelInsurance.com

TravelInsurance.com helps simplify the complicated world of travel insurance by providing consumers with the easiest way to compare and buy trip insurance coverage online. A member company of the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, TravelInsurance.com is owned and operated by DigiVentures Holdings, LLC, a licensed agency that works with some of the largest travel insurers in the industry. Purchases can be made directly through the TravelInsurance.com website, with policies sent by email within minutes.

TravelInsurance.com today announced surpassing 100,000 customer reviews on Shopper Approved, a rapidly growing review platform in the United States. The verified reviews led to a 4.9 out of 5 stars rating, with over 96,000 perfect 5-star ratings. TravelInsurance.com has the highest third-party reviews in the travel insurance industry.

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

Church of Scientology of Berlin: Poetry and Art Convey the Importance of Human Rights

BERLIN, Germany /ScoopCloud/ -- In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Church of Scientology of Berlin held an art exhibition and poetry reading as a living example of Article 19: Freedom of Expression.

Held in the Public Information Center of the Church at Otto-Suhr-Allee 30 in the heart of Berlin, the program featured poetry readings and paintings by three artists, all focusing on articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The exhibition opened with an overview presented by the Church of Scientology Berlin social reform officer covering initiatives the Church supports that raise awareness of human rights. He shared why the Church decided to feature the arts in this celebration.

In the book Science of Survival, author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote:

The artist has an enormous role in the enhancement of today's and the creation of tomorrow's reality. He operates in a rank in advance of science as to the necessities and requirements of Man. The elevation of a culture can be measured directly by the numbers of its people working in the field of aesthetics... Because the artist deals in future realities, he always seeks improvements or changes in the existing reality. This makes the artist, inevitably and invariably, a rebel against the status quo. The artist, day by day, by postulating the new realities of the future, accomplishes peaceful revolution."

One poet focused on the importance of people speaking up about what they believe. The right to do so is enshrined in Article 19 of the UDHR: "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers."

The other poet spoke of her personal spiritual goals and what she has attained through her studies and practice of the Scientology religion - a right enshrined in UDHR Article 18: "Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion."

A guest commented that he never realized the importance of Article 20, freedom of assembly and association, until the COVID lockdown, when measures to protect people prevented free practice of this right. It was only when all restrictions were canceled that he realized what a toll this had taken on his sense of well-being and community.

The Church of Scientology of Berlin is an Ideal Scientology Organization, configured to provide the full services of the Scientology religion to its parishioners and to serve as a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.

For more information, visit the website of United for Human Rights or your nearest Scientology Church. Or watch episodes of Voices for Humanity about human rights advocates who have used these programs to accomplish important social change in their communities and nations. The Scientology Network, airs on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse, and streams at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV platforms. Since launching with an introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in March 2018, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 237 countries and territories in 17 languages.

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In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Church of Scientology of Berlin held an art exhibition and poetry reading as a living example of Article 19: Freedom of Expression.

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

More Than A Wine Store: Award Winning Beverage Retailer Pours Into Community

WESTERLY, R.I. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Wine Store, a family-owned business in Westerly since 1985, is once again among the winners of Beverage Dynamics third-annual Top 100 Retailers Awards. These awards recognize off-premise retailers throughout the U.S. who demonstrate innovation, excellent customer and community service, and superior beverage alcohol industry knowledge.

The Wine Store has been recognized annually as a Beverage Dynamics Top 100 Retailer since the program's inception seven years ago. Prior, they were among Beverage Dynamics Retailers of the Year three years in a row. The Wine Store is the only Rhode Island retailer ever to be honored.

"We are thrilled to receive this award once again. It is a great testament to our employees' ongoing effort and dedication to the community we serve," shared Owner Frank Celico. "We have been family and community-oriented since day one."

Frank, his family, and his entire team consider The Wine Store "Your Partner in Community Service," a tagline he had copyrighted to signify that The Wine Store is not only a destination for its products and product knowledge, but also for support of community organizations. The list of local nonprofit and other organizations the store has partnered with for fundraisers and events over the years is extensive, as is the amount of money they have helped to raise. The retailer also displays information on other businesses and organizations in the area to further build community.

According to Lisa Konicki, President of the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, "The Wine Store has been a generous and steadfast supporter of The Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce for over 30 years. They truly lead by example and have demonstrated a sincere commitment to helping foster a positive business environment for the entire town and its valued non-profit community. From sponsoring events to providing volunteer staffing at major fundraisers, they are always there to help. We are forever grateful to Frank and his team for their community support."

Annually, nominees are judged by the Beverage Dynamics editorial team, and winners are chosen to represent a diverse cross-section of the off-premise industry. They are business owners who take pride in their store, care about their customers and employees and stay involved in the community and the industry at large.

For historical information about the Top 100 Retailers and Retailers of the Year Awards, visit https://beveragedynamics.com/top100/.

"We're proud to name these successful retailers as winners of our prestigious award," says Beverage Dynamics Vice President Jeremy Nedelka. "They join some of the best and brightest of the industry and deserve the recognition they've received."

About The Wine Store:

The Wine Store is a nearly 40-year-old, family-owned and operated business. Westerly native Frank Celico opened the store in 1985 with his wife Donna. Other family members involved include their son, Tim, as Chief Operating Officer, and at times their granddaughter Margret. The Wine Store offers a vast selection of wine, beer, liquor and gifts for purchase in store or online at https://www.thewinestoreri.com/ or via its app available on apple app and google play stores. The retailer also serves as a community center for information on and support of local organizations.

About Beverage Dynamics:

Beverage Dynamics is the largest and most respected national magazine dedicated to the needs of the off-premise beverage alcohol retailer, whether it's the owner of a single liquor store, the general manager of a warehouse store or the buyer for a large supermarket or drug chain.

About Beverage Information Group:

Beverage Information Group is the top information source for the beverage alcohol industry, serving all industry segments through its magazines (Cheers, Cheers@Home, Beverage Dynamics, Beverage Wholesaler and StateWays), industry events (Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference and Cheers Beverage Summit) and information services division.

The Wine Store, a family-owned business in Westerly since 1985, is once again among the winners of Beverage Dynamics third-annual Top 100 Retailers Awards. These awards recognize off-premise retailers throughout the U.S. who demonstrate innovation, excellent customer and community service, and superior beverage alcohol industry knowledge.

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

How the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Athens Helped Restore Hope to a Devastated Town

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- It was as though the town had been singled out by the ancient Greek Fates. No sooner had they recovered from a devastating flood that all but destroyed the city when the flood waters rose again and inundated the region. Learning the city was without power or clean water after Storm Daniel, the worst storm to hit the region in at least 80 years, Scientology Volunteers Ministers loaded a truck with drinking water, and navigating damaged roads, arrived in the town some 200 miles away with supplies, drinking water and a team of disaster-trained volunteers.

The overwhelming damage had left people feeling isolated and hopeless. In coordination with local authorities and the Orthodox and Evangelical churches, the volunteers helped clean up homes and businesses.

But a week later, Storm Elias struck. Residents described the damage as "biblical" and 10 times worse than what they'd just experienced, particularly in the suburb of Agria. Two rivers overflowed, engulfing the town and washing cars out to sea. When the water subsided, the town was submerged in mud.

Returning immediately, and joined by a team of Hungarian Scientologists, the Volunteer Ministers coordinated with civil protection and the fire department and began the grueling task of removing the mud and restoring order. More and more families and local volunteers joined in the project until every home in the village was mud-free and clean and they were ready to start planning needed renovation and restoration. Despite the despair in the aftermath of the storm, the town was imbued with a sense of community and optimism, ready to face the future.

Scientology Volunteer Ministers are trained in technology developed for the program by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, providing them the skills they need to help "on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, truth and spiritual values to the lives of others." The motto of the Volunteer Minister is that no matter the circumstances "Something can be done about it." Mr. Hubbard described the Volunteer Minister as one who "does not shut his eyes to the pain, evil and injustice of existence. Rather, he is trained to handle these things and help others achieve relief from them and new personal strength as well."

For more information on the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, visit your nearest Church of Scientology or watch Operation: Do Something About It on the Scientology Network, airing on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and streaming at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. Since launching with an introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in March 2018, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 237 countries and territories in 17 languages.

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

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It was as though the town had been singled out by the ancient Greek Fates. No sooner had they recovered from a devastating flood that all but destroyed the city when the flood waters rose again and inundated the region. Learning the city was without power or clean water after Storm Daniel, the worst storm to hit the region in at least 80 years, Scientology Volunteers Ministers loaded a truck with drinking water, and navigating damaged roads, arrived in the town some 200 miles away with supplies, drinking water and a team of disaster-trained volunteers.

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‘In a Pickle’ is the First Feature Film that Serves up Laughter and Love for the Pickleball Community, Releasing Summer 2024

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dink Productions today announced the upcoming production of "In a Pickle: A Comedy. With Balls," the first ever full-length feature film about the fastest growing sport in the U.S., pickleball. The brainchild of former tennis player turned pickleball enthusiast, Dan Brooks, and Jason Reid, one of the leading builders of tennis and pickleball courts across Florida, the film promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of humor, heart, and sportsmanship.

"In a Pickle" marks a significant and timely milestone as the first feature-length movie dedicated entirely to pickleball. This lighthearted and entertaining film aims to showcase the joy and camaraderie of the sport, and its competition with tennis. It will be a must-watch for both pickleball enthusiasts and newcomers alike, combining comedy, a little bit of romance and a whole lot of pickleball puns.

Written by Dan Brooks, Joel Boyd and Jason Reid, the film has a completed script and is currently in the pre-production stage. It's already generating buzz within the industry.

Dan, a professional filmmaker, creative, and story-teller, and Jason, music and film producer, author and serial entrepreneur, have seen and experienced the rise of the sport from different perspectives. The passionate and diverse community it supports, as well as the competition for space between pickleball and tennis they have witnessed, are the inspiration behind this movie. Adding a special touch to 'In a Pickle' is acclaimed comedy writer, actor, and director Joel Boyd, whose witty and relatable humor infuses the storyline with an extra layer of entertainment.

"I loved pickleball as a game from the moment I first picked up a paddle at one of the game's iconic sites, the original Chicken Pickle in Kansas City. But it's the community - in all its wild color and variety - that I really love. And one I wanted to show my gratitude for by doing what I do best, creating humorous and relatable content. Plus the world needs more sports comedies!" says Dan Brooks.

Writer Joel Boyd says: "As a comedian and writer I'm always observing social questions. So what attracted me to this project, besides the sport's obvious rising popularity, is that it is about tradition. And it asks the question 'when is it time to examine traditions, and do they make sense to stay exactly the same for future generations?' The story is multi-generational, hilarious, and perfectly in the zeitgeist because it asks these questions in an authentic, fun way."

The team is diligently preparing to bring this hilarious story to life, and "In a Pickle" will be filmed in Charlotte, N.C., where the movie is located, and is set to begin production in Spring 2024, with the movie set to be in theaters by the fall!

Stay tuned for updates on "In a Pickle" as we move closer to production, at https://www.inapicklemovie.com/.

"In a Pickle" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inapickle_themovie/

"In a Pickle" Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/InAPickleFilm

About Dink Productions:

Dink Productions is an exciting new production company founded by professional filmmaker, creative, and story-teller, Dan Brooks, and music and film producer, author and serial entrepreneur, Jason Reid. Their inaugural project, the eagerly anticipated feature film "In a Pickle," marks the beginning of their joint creative journey. The company has a slate of five other compelling films currently in various stages of development.

Dink Productions today announced the upcoming production of "In a Pickle: A Comedy. With Balls," the first ever full-length feature film about the fastest growing sport in the U.S., pickleball. The brainchild of former tennis player turned pickleball enthusiast, Dan Brooks, and Jason Reid, one of the leading builders of tennis and pickleball courts across Florida, the film promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of humor, heart, and sportsmanship.

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