A PAGA Victory to Bring in the New Year: Trial Court Holds LWDA Responsible for Prevailing Employer’s Costs

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Last week a trial court in Alameda County entered an order permitting Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. to recover nearly $125,000 in costs from the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). Hobby Lobby incurred these costs during six years of hard-fought litigation involving claims brought under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), CDF Labor Law LLP announced today.

The lawsuit was based on allegations that Hobby Lobby failed to allow retail store workers to use suitable seats while they were working. Since the outset of the case in 2017, Hobby Lobby maintained that the placement of seats in retail stores and the use of seats by working employees would create a risk of injury. The lawsuit culminated in a three-week bench trial in February and March of 2023, which resulted in a complete victory for Hobby Lobby. The trial court filed its order requiring the LWDA to pay for Hobby Lobby's costs after several rounds of briefing related to the matter in which both the plaintiff and the State of California attempted to avoid any accountability for the failed PAGA claim.

CDF Labor LLP partners Brent M. Giddens and Corey J. Cabral, Chair of CDF's PAGA Litigation Practice, represented Hobby Lobby in this lawsuit since the time it was filed in 2017, at trial, and through the present.

Plaintiff's Effort to Avoid Liability for Costs

After judgment was entered in Hobby Lobby's favor, the company sought to recover its costs as the prevailing party. California's general cost shifting rule, set forth in Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) section 1032, provides that prevailing parties are entitled to recover their costs as a matter of right unless "otherwise expressly provided by statute." Recoverable costs are determined by statute. A prevailing party can only recover attorney fees as a recoverable cost if authorized by statute that "refers to the award of 'costs and attorney's fees.'" (CCP §§ 1033.5(a)(10)(B) and 1033.5(c)(5).)

Plaintiff responded to Hobby Lobby's effort to recover of costs by filing a motion to tax. Therein, she argued that the PAGA's attorney fee and cost provision, Labor Code section 2699(g)(1), serves as an exception to California's general cost shifting rule. The PAGA's fee and cost provision states, "Any employee who prevails in any action shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs." Plaintiff also argued that public policy prohibits the recovery of costs by defendant-employers that successfully defend PAGA claims. She claimed that making PAGA plaintiffs liable for an employer's costs would have a "chilling effect" on PAGA litigation and undermine its purpose.

Hobby Lobby's Request to Recover Costs from the LWDA

Hobby Lobby opposed Plaintiff's motion to tax, demonstrating that PAGA's fee and cost provision is not an express exception to the general cost shifting rule. It merely establishes that attorney fees are a recoverable cost for prevailing employees; it does not foreclose a prevailing employer from recovering its costs. As for Plaintiff's public policy arguments, Hobby Lobby made the novel argument that the LWDA is responsible for an employer's costs resulting from an unsuccessful PAGA lawsuit. The company's argument was predicated on the unique relationship between a PAGA plaintiff and the LWDA. Specifically, in any PAGA lawsuit, the LWDA is the "real party in interest," the plaintiff serves as a "proxy" or "agent" of the LWDA, and the plaintiff has no personal right or interest at stake. And the LWDA retains "primacy over private enforcement efforts." Moreover, the California Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal have held that PAGA does not violate constitutional separation of powers requirements because the LWDA retains sufficient control over PAGA litigation to render it a constitutional delegation of authority.

Just three days after Hobby Lobby filed its opposition-before the matter was fully briefed-the trial court weighed in on the matter. The court entered an order continuing the hearing date for plaintiff's motion to tax, inviting the LWDA to file an amicus brief, and setting a schedule for supplemental briefing. The trial court requested that the LWDA and the parties address several topics, including the reciprocity of benefit and burden as it applies to the LWDA and factual information about the dollar value of civil penalties the LWDA collected through PAGA cases.

The LWDA's Response to the Trial Court's Order

The LWDA declined to file an amicus brief and, instead, enlisted the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) to intervene on its behalf. The DLSE argued that it had a right to intervene on behalf of the LWDA because it was authorized to administer the PAGA pursuant to delegations from the LWDA and the Department of Industrial Relations, and because the LWDA had a material interest in the outcome of the trial court's decision of allocation of liability for Hobby Lobby's costs. However, as discussed further below, the DLSE parroted Plaintiff's arguments that no employer may recover costs resulting from a failed PAGA action.

Hobby Lobby opposed the DLSE's intervention, arguing that it was an unnecessary procedural tactic aimed at precluding the LWDA's liability for "pre-intervention costs." The trial court ultimately granted the DLSE's request to intervene but noted that the intervention-status "will not determine the substantive issue of whether the LWDA is responsible for the costs."

The DLSE then filed a brief in support of Plaintiff's motion to tax costs and agreeing with Plaintiff's argument that employers have no right to recover costs as a prevailing party in a PAGA lawsuit. The DLSE claimed that the trial court should interpret the PAGA's fee and cost provision as a "one-way cost shifting" provision akin to that in California's minimum wage laws. The DLSE did not address the value of civil penalties the LWDA collected through PAGA cases. Nonetheless, the DLSE's argument relied on the oft-cited legislative purpose of the PAGA-to supplement and increase enforcement of the Labor Code by public agencies which lack adequate resources. Moreover, the DLSE disavowed the LWDA's control over PAGA litigation. The DLSE went as far as to claim the "LWDA cannot prevent an aggrieved employee from pursuing a PAGA claim that it would not otherwise prosecute."

CDF's Public Records Requests

When the trial court invited the LWDA's amicus brief and requested financial information about PAGA civil penalties, Hobby Lobby's counsel doubted the DLSE would provide the information. Accordingly, soon after the trial court invited the LWDA's amicus brief, the firm submitted Public Record Act requests to the LWDA seeking financial information related to PAGA litigation, including the amount of civil penalties the LWDA recovered in recent years. In doing so, the firm obtained evidence that undermines the oft-cited and out-of-date findings that the LWDA has "scarce" or "limited" resources.

As anticipated, the evidence established that the LWDA has received a staggering amount of civil penalties from PAGA litigation. In just the last three fiscal years, the LWDA has received approximately $375 million in civil penalties. The evidence also demonstrated the funds were not being used as required under PAGA. Specifically, Labor Code section 2699(i) states that the civil penalties received by the LWDA are "for enforcement of labor laws, including the administration of this part, and for education of employers and employees about their rights and responsibilities under this code, to be continuously appropriated to supplement and not supplant the funding to the agency for those purposes." The LWDA's records indicate the PAGA funds have been used to make a $107,000,000 "loan" to the General Fund, to supplant funding to the agency's various departments, and other non-enforcement uses. However, many of the funds are simply not allocated to any use and remain in the Labor and Workforce Development Fund.

Hobby Lobby's Supplemental Briefing

In its supplemental briefing, Hobby Lobby buttressed its arguments that the PAGA's fee and cost shifting provision can only be interpreted as authorizing prevailing employees to recover attorney's fees as a cost under CCP sections 1032, 1033.5(a)(10)(B), and 1033.5(c)(5). The PAGA's fee and cost provision does not displace California's general cost shifting rule, and it is not a "one-way cost shifting" provision, as claimed by Plaintiff and the DLSE. Further, Hobby Lobby established that although the LWDA is not a formal party to PAGA litigation, it is the only "real party in interest" to a PAGA claim, and it has control over PAGA litigation. Hobby Lobby cited to the Legislature's delegation of authority to the LWDA to promulgate regulations under PAGA, the PAGA's notice provisions, and the LWDA's efforts to intervene in and control the resolution of other PAGA cases. Moreover, it is well established that if the LWDA directly enforced the Labor Code by filing an action and the employer prevailed, the LWDA would be liable for the employer's costs.

Hobby Lobby argued that the LWDA's failure to exercise control over PAGA litigation does not render it powerless to do so-the LWDA has both available methods and the means to control PAGA claims and prevent wasteful litigation. To that point, Hobby Lobby maintained that "the significant amount of money the LWDA has received as a result of PAGA settlements and judgments in just the last few years should preclude the DLSE (and, frankly, all California courts) from continuing to rely on the oft-repeated notion that PAGA should be construed and applied with the understanding that the 'LWDA lacks adequate staffing and resources...' " Furthermore, Hobby Lobby demonstrated the if the LWDA did lack the ability to exercise such control over PAGA litigation, the statute would be subject to constitutional challenges based on a complete delegation of the LWDA's enforcement discretion to private attorneys.

The Trial Court's Order and Anticipated Appeals

The trial court agreed with Hobby Lobby at every turn and, on December 28th, it issued a 35-page, full-throated order roundly rejecting the DLSE's arguments. You can find a copy of the order here - https://www.callaborlaw.com/_images/blog_files/2023.12.28_Order_Granting_in_Part_Motion_of_Plaintiff_to_Strike_.pdf.

This appears to be the first occasion on which the LWDA has been found liable for the costs of a prevailing employer in a PAGA case.

Although the LWDA will undoubtedly appeal the decision-just as plaintiff appealed the trial court's judgment on the merits-we are confident that the trial court's analysis and decision will withstand scrutiny. While the effect of this order is yet to be seen, we believe it is a significant victory for California employers. One can reasonably suspect that the LWDA will begin taking a more active role in the PAGA notice process and any subsequent litigation to prevent, or put a stop to, the more frivolous and wasteful PAGA lawsuits that have been burdening employers and causing economic waste across the state.

Employers faced with PAGA claims can now implement strategies during the PAGA's notice period that may increase the chances of preventing a lawsuit and litigation strategies that will increase the likelihood of an earlier and more favorable resolution. But, if forced to defend unwarranted PAGA claims, employers should be able to hang their hat on actually recovering their litigation costs because the LWDA clearly has the funds to pay for them, unlike a judgment-proof plaintiff.

About CDF Labor Law LLP

For close to 30 years, CDF Labor Law LLP has distinguished itself as one of the top labor and employment defense firms in California, representing employers in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, and advising employers on related legal compliance and risk avoidance. The firm has five offices throughout California - in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego.

For more information, visit: https://www.cdflaborlaw.com/ and find CDF on LinkedIn or Twitter to learn more about how the firm protects California employers.

Last week a trial court in Alameda County entered an order permitting Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. to recover nearly $125,000 in costs from the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). Hobby Lobby incurred these costs during six years of hard-fought litigation involving claims brought under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), CDF Labor Law LLP announced today.

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

Concrete Sawing & Drilling Safety Week Returns Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2024

MAUMEE, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS), the country's largest infrastructure visualization company, has announced that Concrete Sawing & Drilling Safety Week 2024 will run January 29 - February 2.

Since 2018, GPRS has sponsored this safety initiative to provide free training to construction crews across the country, helping them mitigate the risk of silicosis and the other dangers of cutting or coring concrete.

During CSDSW, GPRS safety professionals travel the country providing safety talks - along with breakfast or lunch - to construction crews of all sizes.

To date, GPRS has educated over 20,000 construction professionals through this annual program. In 2023, over 150 companies proved their dedication to the safety of their workers by hosting CSDSW talks on their job sites.

"CSDSW is an amazing event due to its ability to bring education directly to the job site and the workers that need it most," said GPRS Western U.S. Sales Director Dave Mulcahey. "Silica dust exposure, post-tension cables, electrical shock, and so many other dangers associated with cutting and coring are serious issues that cause injuries and fatalities. CSDSW allows workers to understand the issues, but also prepares them with how to avoid those dangers and go home safely at the end of every day."

Silicosis will be a focus of this year's CSDSW presentations.

This incurable, progressive lung disease is the result of years of inhaling Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS), which is dispersed into the air whenever concrete is penetrated. Workers without proper protective equipment can inhale RCS, which can lie dormant in their respiratory systems for up to ten years before silicosis symptoms arise.

According to Environmental Health Insights, there are potentially 2,500-5,000 undiagnosed cases of silicosis annually.

In the past, minimum surveillance requirements on the job site meant that many silicosis cases were not reported or diagnosed. In 2023, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) enacted enhanced enforcement measures designed to limit the amount of RCS workers are exposed to, as well as how employers are required to report illnesses and injuries, including silicosis.

Exposure to crystalline silica is also directly correlated to increases in the risk of developing lung cancer, kidney disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, lung infections, and more, which is why OSHA issued enhanced enforcement measures regarding RSC exposure earlier this year.

CSDSW attendees will learn how to protect themselves and their coworkers from silicosis, concrete saw kickbacks, pinchpoints, and more.

Visit https://www.gp-radar.com/safety/concrete-safety-week to learn more and sign your team up for a free CSDSW safety talk today.

About GPRS:

Founded by Matt Aston in 2001, GPRS Intelligently Visualizes The Built World® by providing private utility locating, precision concrete scanning & imaging, 3D laser scanning, video pipe inspection, leak detection, and mapping & modeling services to utilities, contractors, engineering firms, and environmental consultants in every major market in the United States.

Headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, the company has a team of more than 500 elite Project Managers strategically stationed in every major market across the United States, allowing them to respond to any job site, anywhere in the country, usually within 24 hours.

GPRS recently expanded its service offerings through the launch of SiteMap® (patent pending), a digital facility infrastructure management platform that offers clients the ability to easily and securely store and share their data, streamlining the lifecycle of projects and keeping them on time, on budget, and safe.

To learn more about GPRS and its services, visit https://www.gprsinc.com/.

To learn more about SiteMap®, visit https://www.SiteMap.com/.

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS), the country's largest infrastructure visualization company, has announced that Concrete Sawing & Drilling Safety Week 2024 will run January 29 - February 2. Since 2018, GPRS has sponsored this safety initiative to provide free training to construction crews across the country.

Related link: https://www.gp-radar.com/

The Comedians with Disabilities Act makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club!

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) debuted in 2010 and has been going strong since. February 1, 2024 at the Alameda Comedy Club CWDA will make its SF Sketchfest debut. CWDA is a collection of comedians with disabilities, both seen and unseen. It was the brainchild of comedian Michael O'Connell. Michael passed away in 2016, but his comedy troupe lives on. Michael's legacy allows comedians with disabilities to develop their voices to receptive audiences across the country.

Steve Danner and Nina G are part of the original CWDA but have been joined by a cast of other talented Disabled comedians over the years. In addition to Nina and Steve, the SF Sketchfest show features CWDA regulars: Mean Dave, Michael Beers, Loren Kraut, Jade Theriault along with Hayden Kristal who will be joining the troupe for her first CWDA show!

Ticket information at: https://sfsketchfest2024.sched.com/event/1VUpj?iframe=no.

SF Sketchfest is a comedy festival taking place January 18 through February 4 in venues across San Francisco and the surrounding area. The multi-day festival will host more than 200 shows featuring major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts for sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, all-star reunions, live podcasts, and workshops. Now in its 21st year, SF Sketchfest is an internationally recognized, eclectic, and critically acclaimed festival that offers audiences a wide variety of special programming and the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live settings.

The CWDA show will take place at the Alameda Comedy Club (in Alameda) on February 1, 2024.

SF Sketchfest featuring CWDA follows a trend in the larger entertainment industry: increase representation of the Disabled experience. Images of people with disabilities have traditionally been underrepresented and when they are it is often what many in the Disability community call "inspiration porn." The images are rarely complex, with Disabled individuals often being represented as "courageous," "overcoming obstacles" and "inspiring others." CWDA flips the script on all these images. The CWDA comedians speak about the awkward interactions they have with non-disabled people, reflections about their own disability experience as well as not talking about their disability at all. Their disabilities don't solely define these comedians but they also acknowledge the impact that it has had in their lives.

"CWDA being part of SF Sketchfest is a big deal because it shows that the disability experience is on the radar of comedy festival producers. The entertainment industry is finally seeing that there is a lot of talent in our community and that people want to hear about our experiences from us and not filtered through a Hollywood lens that doesn't challenge the status quo," adds comedian and lead producer of CWDA, Nina G. "That is why Disabled comedians are so important. They challenge how society thinks about disability and can help to change people's attitudes while also being hilarious and entertaining!"

These comedians are hilarious! This diverse group is formed each with a different disability experience and perspective. The following line up will be featured at SF Sketchfest.

Michael Beers won the Norman G. Brooks Comedy Competition at the Hollywood Improv in 2005. He was also the previous winner of Funny Fest (Calgary Comedy Festival) and has opened for comedians like Gilbert Gottfried. He is a sought-after keynote speaker on topics like humor, disability advocacy, education and community building.

Jade Theriault is a Forbes-recognized comedian who combines provocative thought with moving furniture. Jade is a regular at Alameda Comedy Club, Punch Line SF, Cobbs Comedy Club, Tommy T's, and the San Jose Improv where she opened for Jesus Trejo. Festival credits include SF Sketchfest, The Art of Female Comedy Festival (Wichita, KS), Palm Springs International Comedy Festival and the Westside Comedy Festival in Santa Monica, where she was honored for Best Joke of the Night. Jade starred in Malic Almaya's "RUN! " (2018), featured in Jeff Giordano's "Romantic Chorus" (2021), and was on an episode of MTV "Decoded" (2018).

Nina G is a comedian, author of Stutterer Interrupted and co-author of Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History. In May 2023 her album debuted at #1 in Comedy on iTunes and Amazon. Her first comedy special, Nina G: Stutterer Interrupted, debuted in October 2023. She has shared the stage with comedy legends like Don Novello (aka Father Guido Sarducci), Mort Sahl and Disability activists like Judi Heumann and Jim Lebrect.

Mean Dave, a favorite in the San Francisco Bay Area, hosts several CWDA shows. Dave is in his tenth year of addiction recovery, which he ingeniously weaves into his humor. He's a regular at Punch Line SF & Sacramento, Cobbs Comedy Club, Laughs Unlimited, SJ Improv and has opened for many notable comedians like Josh Blue, Big Jay Oakerson, and Eddie Pepitone as well as performed at clubs and colleges across the U.S.

Steve Danner's comedy career began as an audience member at a comedy club. The comedian on stage started riffing with him. After Danner showcased his own riffing skills, the comic approached Danner after the show and suggested he give comedy a try. That soon launched a career as a comedian and producer. He's opened for many headliners such as "Last Comic Standing" winner, Felipe Esparza.

Hayden Kristal's quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned her a spot as an "America's Got Talent" semifinalist, roles on Adult Swim/HBO Max's "Tuca and Bertie," and over a million followers on social media, but her true talent lies in naming horses things you might name a shelter cat. Hayden lives in rural Colorado with her four-legged friends Squidward, Chicken Elizabeth Nugget, Donkey Devito, and Debbi from Accounting.

In February, CWDA will have multiple shows in Northern California. Each show will have a different line up with Michael Beers headlining in Sacramento and Santa Rosa.

INFORMATION ON ALL SHOWS IS BELOW:

February 1, 2024: SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club: 2431 Central Avenue, Alameda.

February 2, 2024 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars: 2784 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento.

February 3, 2024 at Barrel Proof Comedy: 501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa.

February 15, 2024 at Woodhouse Blending and Brewing: 119 Madrone St, Santa Cruz.

Ticket information and updates at: https://comedianswithdisabilitiesact.com/.

ABOUT SF SKETCHFEST:

SF Sketchfest, co-founded and directed by David Owen, Cole Stratton, and Janet Varney, produces the eclectic San Francisco Comedy Festival, the longest-running comedy festival in the U.S. SF Sketchfest is an internationally recognized and critically acclaimed event that mixes major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world for over two weeks of sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, workshops, and panel discussions. SF Sketchfest offers its audiences the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live performances and discussions.

In past years, SF Sketchfest has featured renowned comedy artists such as: Aziz Ansari, Fred Armisen, Dan Aykroyd, Maria Bamford, Dave Barry, Mike Birbiglia, Jack Black, Rachel Bloom, Carol Burnett, Dana Carvey, Cheech & Chong, Margaret Cho, Billy Crystal, Noel Fielding, Zach Galifianakis, Ricky Gervais, Christopher Guest, Eddie Izzard, Monty Python's Terry Jones, Key & Peele, Eugene Levy, Michael McKean, Kate McKinnon, Tig Notaro, Conan O'Brien, Catherine O'Hara, Patton Oswalt, Penn & Teller, Amy Poehler, Paul Reubens, Mort Sahl, Amy Schumer, Amy Sedaris, Garry Shandling, Harry Shearer, Robert Townsend, Aisha Tyler, George Wallace, Reggie Watts, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robin Williams, and "Weird Al" Yankovic. The festival has also hosted film and television stars including Alan Arkin, Will Arnett, Candice Bergen, Bruce Campbell, Lizzy Caplan, Dick Cavett, Bud Cort, Ted Danson, Laura Dern, Danny DeVito, Sally Field, Nathan Fillion, Jeff Goldblum, Elliott Gould, Jon Hamm, Neil Patrick Harris, Bill Irwin, Ricky Jay, Rashida Jones, Cloris Leachman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, Paul Rudd, Jason Schwartzman, Adam Scott, Jason Segel, Tony Shalhoub, and Gene Wilder; ensemble comedy groups The Kids in the Hall, Mr. Show, "Mystery Science Theater 3000," The State, "Drunk History" and the Upright Citizens Brigade; reunions of the casts of "Best in Show," "Airplane!" "Wet Hot American Summer," "Animal House," "Twin Peaks" and "Party Down"; musical guests David Byrne, Bill Frisell, Ben Gibbard, Tenacious D, Aimee Mann, The Monkees, Bob Mould, Rhett Miller, tUnE-yArDs, Nellie McKay, Robert Glasper, and many more.

LEARN MORE: https://sfsketchfest2024.sched.com/event/1VUpj?iframe=no

The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) debuted in 2010 and has been going strong since. February 1, 2024 at the Alameda Comedy Club CWDA will make its SF Sketchfest debut. CWDA is a collection of comedians with disabilities, both seen and unseen. It was the brainchild of comedian Michael O'Connell. Michael passed away in 2016, but his comedy troupe lives on. Michael's legacy allows comedians with disabilities to develop their voices to receptive audiences across the country.

Related link: https://comedianswithdisabilitiesact.com/

Digitl Mediums Announces Partnership with MYM Organics

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Digitl Mediums, a bi-coastal boutique full services consulting, marketing and branding company, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with MYM Organics, an Eco-Lifestyle brand encompassing healthy living through organic fashion.

"The partnership with MYM Organics aims to enhance the brand's visibility, engage a broader audience, and drive overall growth in the highly competitive fashion industry," said Herbert Dogan, CEO of Digitl Mediums. "Together, we aim to create compelling narratives, engage audiences across multiple channels, and increase MYM's visibility to consumers that value sustainable, organic fashion."

"We are thrilled to join forces with Digitl Mediums to take our brand to new heights," said Michael Aguilar, founder of MYM Organics. "Their innovative approach to marketing and content creation aligns seamlessly with our vision, and we believe this collaboration will not only elevate our brand presence but also create meaningful connections with our customers.

"We look forward to releasing our 'Free Humanity Collection' in collaboration with Digitl Mediums. Related to the new Collection, at this point in time neutrality does not exist, because our very existence is resistance! As Eco-Fashion Designers, we not only work to create the most sustainable garments, we are in the fight for a better world for our children and future generations. We understand that our struggles are interconnected and solidarity is our means of communication to our brothers and sisters around the world that they are not alone. The 'Free Humanity Collection' by MYM Organics is proof that Fashion does not have to destroy, exploit and pollute but that it is alive, handmade and has a story to tell."

"The combined efforts of MYM Organics and Digitl Mediums are expected to unfold in the coming months," said Andres Estrada, CMO of Digitl Mediums. "We are planning exciting campaigns and initiatives to introduce MYM Organics to consumers seeking eco-friendly organic products."

About Digitl Mediums:

Digitl Mediums is a purpose-built team of strategists, digital marketing experts, creatives, and influencers passionate about building, evolving, and amplifying the reach, voice, people, and product offerings of the brands it represents. Digitl Mediums' collective experience is heavily rooted in sports, art, entertainment, and emerging culture to create the kind of advertising people want to experience, witness, hear, feel, promote, and pay for. Digitl Mediums' principals have been in the industry for over 40 years with experience working with some of the best in the industry, such as Nike, Sprite, Gatorade, Verizon, ADIDAS, and Spark Communications.

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

About MYM Organics:

MYM Organics is an Eco-Lifestyle brand encompassing healthy living through organic fashion, utilizing natural dyes to combat the impact of climate change. MYM Organics creates handmade ethical products, free of chemicals and labor exploitation with respect for Mother Nature. By working with indigenous communities that have safeguarded traditional handmade processes, MYM Organics is able to support small economies that are being erased by technology and development. For more information, please visit: https://mymorganics.com/

Digitl Mediums, a bi-coastal boutique full services consulting, marketing and branding company, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with MYM Organics, an Eco-Lifestyle brand encompassing healthy living through organic fashion.

Related link: https://digitlmediums.com/

How Two Humanitarians Are Protecting Millions of Mexican Youth from the Allure of the Cartels

MEXICO CITY, Mexico /ScoopCloud/ -- As we review Scientology accomplishments of the past year, the awarding of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) Freedom Medal always looms large.

Each year, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige presents this award to persons whose stellar accomplishments have materially advanced the purpose of the IAS: "To protect the Scientology religion and Scientologists in all parts of the world so as to achieve the Aims of Scientology as originated by L. Ron Hubbard:

"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."

And none are more deserving than Salomon and Lucy Dabbah - IAS Freedom Medal Winners for 2023.

For more than a decade, these two Scientologists have waged a counter-offensive to save youth from becoming victims of Mexico's drug cartels.

"We could see society decaying and knew we needed to do something," said Lucy. Never simply waiting for someone else to solve things for them, they made drug education and prevention their personal mission. As Salomon put it, "you are the one who makes the change."

They began by enlisting the help of fellow Scientologists to distribute the Foundation for a Drug-Free World's Truth about Drugs booklets in high-traffic locations such as sports events and at popular tourist spots. They organized sending out 180,000 copies of The Truth About Drugs through a catalog mailing by one of Mexico's top health and beauty companies.

Realizing the need to form partnerships to create greater impact, they shared the Drug-Free World booklets and public service announcements with the head of a leading transportation advertising firm, who broadcast these youth-friendly videos three times an hour, 19 hours a day throughout the metro system serving some 5 million people a day. They also reached millions with massive Drug-Free World billboards on underground train platforms and station waiting areas.

The Dabbahs brought the campaign to the regional commander of Mexico's Auxiliary Security Forces, who authorized Truth About Drugs workshops to train more than 2,200 officers on the program. Next, they trained Mexico City school safety police and provided seminars and workshops to more than 4,000 federal police officers. Working with law enforcement the Drug-Free Mexico team distributed nearly 200,000 Truth About Drugs booklets.

But the Dabbahs always believed education was the best solution, so they next focused on bringing the Truth About Drugs into classrooms. They brought the Drug-Free World curriculum to a representative of the Ministry of Education for the State of Mexico, who authorized a pilot training program of 2,400 secondary school teachers. The two-day workshop was the largest Drug-Free World training program ever held.

These teachers have educated more than 2 million students with the Truth About Drugs curriculum. With this and the other training programs the Dabbahs have seen to, some 8,500 teachers now use this program in their classrooms. The Dabbahs are also responsible for placing Truth About Drugs booklets in the hands of some 2.5 million individuals. And the Ministry of Education of the State of Mexico has now mandated the Drug-Free World curriculum to be taught in every school and university in the state.

Foundation for a Drug-Dree World is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that empowers youth and adults with factual information about drugs so they can make informed decisions and live drug-free. Through the support of Scientology Churches and Scientologists, the Foundation offers its drug education resources free of charge to anyone wishing to use them to educate others about drugs.

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

Watch Drug-Free World public service announcements and The Truth About Drugs-Real People, Real Stories documentary on the Scientology Network, or episodes of Voices for Humanity to see how other humanitarians have adopted the program. Scientology Network is available 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.

Contact your nearest Church of Scientology for whatever assistance you need to join the Truth About Drugs movement and help youth and adults make the self-determined decision to live drug-free.

The Scientology religion was founded by author and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard and Mr. David Miscavige is the religion's ecclesiastical leader.

LEARN MORE:

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

https://www.drugfreeworld.org

https://voicesforhumanity.tv

https://www.scientology.org/scientology-today/events/ias-event-2023.html

MULTIMEDIA:

https://www.scientology.tv/documentaries/they-said-they-lied.html

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

As we review Scientology accomplishments of the past year, the awarding of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) Freedom Medal always looms large. Each year, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige presents this award to persons whose stellar accomplishments have materially advanced the purpose of the IAS.

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

Down Payment Resource’s Executive Vice President Sean Moss honored in National Mortgage Professional’s 2024 Industry Titans awards program

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced its Executive Vice President of Product and Operations Sean Moss has been selected as an Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine. The award recognizes experienced professionals who show exceptional dedication, compassion and integrity who are improving the mortgage industry for both industry professionals and the clients they serve.

NMP recognized Moss for more than a decade of dedication to making homeownership possible for low-to-moderate income (LMI) homebuyers. Moss guides DPR to simplify, standardize and expand access to important but underutilized homebuyer assistance programs, including down payment assistance (DPA). With his laser focus on evolving DPR's products to empower professionals and homebuyers nationwide, Moss embodies the compassion and advocacy of an Industry Titan.

"I am deeply honored to be recognized as an Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional magazine. This accolade is not just a reflection of my personal commitment, but it is a testament to the collective efforts of our team at Down Payment Resource," said Moss. "Our mission has always been to make homeownership more accessible, especially for low-to-moderate income families. By simplifying and expanding access to homebuyer assistance programs, we are not just offering financial solutions but are empowering dreams and building stronger communities. I am proud of the impact we've made and am excited to continue our work in revolutionizing the housing industry for the betterment of homebuyers and professionals alike."

Sean Moss has more than 18 years of experience in the real estate and finance industry. As DPR's executive vice president of product and operations, Moss oversees product strategy and development and collaborates with customers and partners to implement new solutions for affordable lending challenges. DPR keeps tabs on every homebuyer assistance program in the country by communicating with over 1,300 program providers year-round and keeping more than 2,200 programs up to date in its DPA Directory.

The full list of 2024 Industry Titans honorees can be viewed on the National Mortgage Professional website.

About Down Payment Resource:

Down Payment Resource (DPR) is the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions. With a database that tracks more than 2,200 programs and toolsets for mortgage lenders, multiple listing services and API users, DPR helps housing professionals connect homebuyers with the assistance they need. DPR frequently lends its expertise to nonprofits, housing finance agencies, policymakers, government-sponsored enterprises and trade organizations seeking to improve housing affordability. Its technology is used by five of the top 10 retail mortgage lenders by volume, three of the four largest real estate listing websites and 600,000 real estate agents. For more information, visit https://downpaymentresource.com/.

Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced its Executive Vice President of Product and Operations Sean Moss has been selected as an Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine. The award recognizes experienced professionals who show exceptional dedication, compassion and integrity who are improving the mortgage industry for both industry professionals and the clients they serve.

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

Introducing ‘My Journal’ by Robert O’Toole: A Tool for Motivation, Inspiration, Love, and Kindness

TORONTO, Ontario /ScoopCloud/ -- Grab your favorite pen, and a copy of the newly-released "My Journal" (ISBN: 978-1779411716), an empowering guided kindness journal created by international figure skating coach Robert O'Toole.

"My Journal" is not just a daily planner; it's an invitation to embark on a path of positivity, self-reflection, and acts of love and kindness. No need to wait for New Year's - begin your journal at any point throughout the year and embark on a daily journey of motivation, inspiration, and compassion.

"My Journal"'s daily challenges encourage you to commit acts of love and kindness for yourself, others, and the planet. Begin your morning with "My Journal"'s 'Your Daily Record' section. Whether through writing, doodling, drawing, or adding cherished photos-foster your personal growth and let your creativity take flight. Follow up your self-expression with your 'Daily Task,' one of "My Journal"'s many simple but meaningful prompts to make the world a better place.

"My Journal" isn't just for personal use; it's a powerful tool for building a motivated, inspired, and creative culture wherever you need it. Whether in the office or ice rink, "My Journal" is a roadmap to creating a more compassionate and caring global community.

Embark on the journey to spread motivation, inspiration, love, and kindness with "My Journal."

ROBERT O'TOOLE has over 47 years of experience coaching athletes from the grassroots to Olympic level, and has inspired thousands of athletes to achieve excellence in sport and beyond.

For more information about Robert O'Toole and "My Journal," please visit his official website at https://robertotooleauthor.com/.

"My Journal" is now out through Tellwell Publishing (RRP $19.99) and available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo and more.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Robert O'Toole

Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca

Website: https://robertotooleauthor.com/

Genre: SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational

Released: November 21, 2023

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9781779411716

HARDCOVER ISBN-13: 9781779411723

EBOOK ISBN-13: 9781779411730

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

Grab your favorite pen, and a copy of the newly-released "My Journal" (ISBN: 978-1779411716), an empowering guided kindness journal created by international figure skating coach Robert O'Toole. "My Journal" is not just a daily planner; it's an invitation to embark on a path of positivity, self-reflection, and acts of love and kindness.

Related link: https://robertotooleauthor.com/

Floify joins ACUMA to help credit unions elevate the member homebuying experience

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that it has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, Floify aims to help credit unions engage their members with an elevated home financing experience while supporting streamlined loan production with cost-saving tools.

"Floify offers an attractive, easy-to-use loan management platform that can be configured to meet the home financing needs of credit unions' unique membership populations," said Sofia Rossato, Floify's president and general manager. "We are excited to join ACUMA and strengthen our partnerships with member-driven organizations."

Floify gives credit unions a user-friendly portal where members can apply for and track mortgage loans on any device. The flexible platform allows credit unions to create customizable borrower journeys without costly development work and create automated task workflows that promote lending efficiency.

ACUMA is dedicated to helping credit unions optimize their real estate financing services. Its member organizations include federal- and state-chartered credit unions, credit union service organizations (CUSOs), mortgage insurance companies, secondary market investors, investment banking firms and mortgage technology firms.

"As our member credit unions seek to strengthen younger members' engagement with home financing services, they know it's imperative they streamline processes end-to-end, and make every interaction secure and mobile-friendly," said ACUMA President Peter J. Benjamin, CMB. "Floify will be a tremendous resource in helping our members reimagine these processes from the member perspective. We are delighted they have joined as an affiliate member and extend a warm welcome to them."

About Floify

Floify is a digital mortgage automation solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication, and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents, and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH). For more information, visit the company's website at https://floify.com/ or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter / X.

About ACUMA

The American Credit Union Mortgage Association is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to credit unions and mortgage lending. ACUMA provides resources and education to credit unions aimed at streamlining performance, processes, and procedures for real estate lending services. ACUMA's goal is to encourage credit unions to help more consumers get fairly priced and safe mortgage loans delivered locally, and in so doing, provide them with a pathway to the American dream of homeownership. ACUMA brings together the shared real estate lending and financing interests of hundreds of credit unions and CUSOs. ACUMA member organizations include federal and state charted credit unions and CUSO, mortgage insurance companies, secondary market investors, investment banking firms and technology companies. Visit ACUMA's website at https://www.acuma.org for more information.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the Company's possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "intends," or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Porch and its management at the time they are made, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) expansion plans and opportunities, and managing growth, to build a consumer brand; (2) the incidence, frequency, and severity of weather events, extensive wildfires, and other catastrophes; (3) economic conditions, especially those affecting the housing, insurance, and financial markets; (4) expectations regarding revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and the ability to achieve and maintain future profitability; (5) existing and developing federal and state laws and regulations, including with respect to insurance, warranty, privacy, information security, data protection and taxation, and management's interpretation of and compliance with such laws and regulations; (6) the Company's reinsurance program, which includes the use of a captive reinsurer, the success of which is dependent on a number of factors outside management's control, along with reliance on reinsurance to protect us against loss; (7) uncertainties related to regulatory approval of insurance rates, policy forms, insurance products, license applications, acquisitions of businesses or strategic initiatives, including the reciprocal restructuring, and other matters within the purview of insurance regulators; (8) reliance on strategic, proprietary relationships to provide the Company with access to personal data and product information, and the ability to use such data and information to increase transaction volume and attract and retain customers; (9) the ability to develop new, or enhance existing, products, services, and features and bring them to market in a timely manner; (10) changes in capital requirements, and the ability to access capital when needed to provide statutory surplus; (11) the increased costs and initiatives required to address new legal and regulatory requirements arising from developments related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance and the increased costs and initiatives to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, virus or malware attacks, or other infiltrations or incidents affecting system integrity, availability and performance; (12) retaining and attracting skilled and experienced employees; (13) costs related to being a public company; and (14) other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as well as those discussed in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), all of which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Nothing in this release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the forward-looking statements in this release do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that have not been completed as of the date of this release. Porch does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that it has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, Floify aims to help credit unions engage their members with an elevated home financing experience while supporting streamlined loan production with cost-saving tools.

Related link: https://floify.com/

Year in Review: International Impact of Scientology-Supported Human Rights Campaign in the Year of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- True to the creed of the Church of Scientology, which begins with the belief "That all men of whatever race, color or creed were created with equal rights," the Church supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and sponsors programs to raise awareness of these rights: United for Human Rights and its program for young people Youth for Human Rights. 2023 was the 75th anniversary of the UDHR, and Scientology-sponsored initiatives brought understanding of these rights to "small places, close to home," in cities, towns and villages, across every time zone, into classrooms and onto the streets in marches and petition drives. And all in furthering the intention of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard that "human rights must be made a fact, not an idealistic dream."

Eleanor Roosevelt pointed out the limitations of the UDHR: It is not legally binding on states, but simply stands "as a standard of conduct for all." A standard is only as good as it is understood and applied. And surveys show few people can name more than a few of the rights enshrined in the document.

Scientology Churches host conferences and open house events throughout the year marking UN Days that promote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including International Mandela Day, International Day of Peace, Religious Freedom Day and International Human Rights Day. Scientology Churches also sponsor chapters of United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights and provide human rights seminars and training to anyone wishing to use these initiatives to raise awareness of the 30 inalienable rights enshrined in the UDHR.

United for Human Rights audiovisual materials make it easy to convey these rights to anyone no matter their level of literacy. They present the 30 articles of the UDHR in ways that resonate with youth of every culture and creed. The Church of Scientology makes these materials available free of charge to anyone wishing to use them to raise awareness of human rights.

Over the past four years, these programs have brought human rights to life for some 41 million individuals. From the Congo to Cote D'Ivoire, Benin to Bangladesh and Mexico to Mauritius, human rights advocates form groups using these initiatives and hold marches, petition drives and human rights seminars to educate and activate their communities.

In honor of the year-long celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this year's Youth for Human Rights Youth Summit at United Nations Headquarters in New York was sponsored by Timor-Leste's Permanent Mission to the United Nations and cosponsored by the Permanent Missions of Ireland, Albania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Timor-Leste President and Nobel Peace Laureate for 1996 José Ramos-Horta welcomed the youth delegates in a recorded presentation. "The hope that is represented by UDHR never dies," he said. "It is always carried forward by the young... With your actions today you are making the world you will live in a better place. The UDHR maps the road to a better world. Thank you for continuing to carry that torch and build a road to the ideals we share."

The event was broadcast on the UN website and viewed by human rights activists, educators and members of Youth for Human Rights chapters in countries across the globe.

On December 6 and 7, on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the UDHR, the UN Office of Human Rights in Geneva hosted a conference organized by the Association of Human Rights and Tolerance, an NGO with consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The Association is a human rights initiative affiliated with Youth for Human Rights and supported by the Church of Scientology of Milano.

Also participating was the director of the Church of Scientology European Office of Public Affairs and Human Rights. Held in the Palace of Nations, home of the United Nations Office at Geneva, the conference title was Human Rights: Know, Respect, Protect. It focused on religious freedom, enshrined in Article 18 of the document. Neglect, denial or violation of religious freedom is often referred to as "the canary in the coalmine"-meaning that it tends to predict the appearance and proliferation of other forms of hatred and human rights violations. The conference featured religious scholars who spoke of a project they support called the "Atlas of Religious or Belief Minority Rights in Europe." This project promotes education in all its forms as essential to ensuring human dignity by helping people understand and demand their rights and the rights of others.

The Scientology Network features the work of humanitarians of all faiths and creeds in episodes of the original series Voices for Humanity. It 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. The fall 2023 season featured these human rights activists:

Zakaria El Hamel is leading a movement in his native Morocco to bring human rights awareness throughout the country as it emerges from decades of oppressive government rule.

Glory Matipile rescues victims of human trafficking and educates South African youth to help prevent them falling prey to the tricks and tactics human and drug traffickers use to lure unsuspecting victims.

Rahul KC raises awareness of human rights in schools and helped bring about the rewriting of Nepal's constitution to guarantee human rights for all.

Clement Manfouo is bringing the message of Youth for Human Rights to some of the poorest areas of South Africa.

For assistance in forming a new chapter of United for Human Rights, to schedule training in the use of its human rights curriculum, or to satisfy your curiosity about the world's youngest major religion, visit your nearest Church of Scientology.

The Scientology religion was founded by author and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard. Mr. David Miscavige is the religion's ecclesiastical leader.

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True to the creed of the Church of Scientology, which begins with the belief "That all men of whatever race, color or creed were created with equal rights," the Church supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and sponsors programs to raise awareness of these rights: United for Human Rights and its program for young people Youth for Human Rights. 2023 was the 75th anniversary of the UDHR, and Scientology-sponsored initiatives brought understanding of these rights to "small places, close to home."

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

The Best Pokemon Go PC Spoofer Download for iOS 17 and Android

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pokemon Go is one of the most famous location-based games, with over 82 million players worldwide. This game involves players walking around in search of different Pokemon. However, says UltFone, many Pokemon Go players on Reddit mentioned that they love playing the game but don't like walking around all the time.

"Is there a Pokemon Go GPS spoof?" they ask.

So, worry not! We have a Pokemon Go PC spoofer for you to change your location from the comfort of your home.

Can I Spoof Pokemon Go on PC without Getting Banned?

Yes, it is possible to spoof your location on Pokemon Go without getting banned by using any of the Pokemon Go spoofer PC apps available online. However, if you want to play it safe, we suggest taking care of a few things.

For instance, always use a cooldown timer when mocking your location to avoid the risk of getting detected or banned. Secondly, never use a modified spoofing app, as it may pose security risks. And lastly, use a tool that doesn't jailbreak or root your device.

How to Spoof Pokemon Go on PC?

If you are looking for a Pokemon Go spoofing PC app, we hands-down recommend using UltFone Location Changer.

It is a Pokemon Go spoofer PC free tool that changes your location in just a few clicks.

Here are some notable features of UltFone Location Changer:

* Built-In Anti-Detection Feature: This Pokemon Go PC spoofer app comes with a built-in cooldown timer that minimizes the risk of getting detected and banned.

* Doesn't Jailbreak or Root Your Device: It seamlessly changes your location without rooting or jailbreaking your device.

* Free Trial Version: It has a free trial version, to try all the features before purchasing the premium version.

* Joystick Feature: It comes in handy to teleport to the best place in just one click.

* Customized Route & Speed: Using this Pokemon Go spoofer for PC, you can customize your routes, speed and import/export the GPX file when required.

* Wide Compatibility: It is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows and Mac.

To realize Pokemon Go spoofing using PC, follow these simple steps:

* The first step requires Pokemon Go spoofer PC download from the official website.

* Launch UltFone Location Changer and select the "GPS Change" icon from the options on the left.

* Connect your device to your PC and click "Next."

* On the map displayed on the screen, move your mouse to the desired location or enter the location manually.

* Your device's location will change to the location you entered.

About UltFone

UltFone is a software company that deals in data management and system repair tools for iOS or Android devices. It also offers a Pokemon Go Spoofer PC to help play the game without walking. It is also safe and reliable for Pokemon Go Spoofing iOS and Android.

Learn more: https://www.ultfone.com/virtual-location/pokemon-go-spoofer-on-pc.html

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Pokemon Go is one of the most famous location-based games, with over 82 million players worldwide. This game involves players walking around in search of different Pokemon. However, says UltFone, many Pokemon Go players on Reddit mentioned that they love playing the game but don't like walking around all the time.

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

iAnyGo iOS App Upgraded: Now iOS 17 Supported

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Do you want to know how to change location on iOS 17 to play location-based games? The exciting news is that Tenorshare iAnyGo App just got a major update and now fully supports iOS 17.

"Besides the latest iAnyGo update, Tenorshare also launched the iAnyGo iOS App on January 2, 2024. The iOS 17 users will now be able to easily switch locations from their iPhones without their computer," says a Tenorshare spokesperson. So, how can the Tenorshare iAny Go iOS app fake GPS on iOS 17 without a computer? Let's find out!

VIDEO (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0I-CJDwZM0

Must Do Things Before Change Location

Before you use the Tenorshare iAnyGo app to iOS 17 spoof location, make sure to prep quickly. Without these preparations, you won't be able to change your location. Here's what you need to do:

1. CONFIGURE VPN

Step 1: Connect to the internet and launch the iAnyGo app.

Step 2: Press any location button on the map and tap the location modification button.

Step 3: Tap "One-click configuration." Hit "Start."

2. INSTALL RESOURCES

Step 1: Install iAnyGo desktop on your PC, launch it, and connect your iPhone to your computer.

Step 2: Press the toolbox icon in the upper-right corner and choose "Install Resources." Hit "Yes."

3. INSTALL IOS COMPONENTS

Launch the iAnyGo app on your iPhone, and let it download and install iOS components automatically.

How to Install iAnyGo iOS App?

To install the Tenorshare iAnyGo app on your iOS17 iPhone, follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Tap the download button on your iPhone or use the camera to scan the QR code.

Step 2: Follow the link/QR code to "Apple TestFlight" and click "View in App Store" to install "TestFlight."

Step 3: Press "Start Testing" to install iAnyGo and launch it.

How to Use iAnyGo iOS App to Change Location Without Computer?

Here's how to use the Location Changer app to change location on your iOS 17 device:

Step 1: Open iAnyGo on your iPhone, pick a spot on the map, or use the search bar to find where you want to go.

Step 2: Tap "Change Location" at the bottom, and your location will be changed successfully.

Price of Tenorshare iAnyGo iOS App

* 1 Quarter License: $39.99/Quarter, $0.44/ Day.

* 1 Month License: $14.99/Month, $0.50/Day.

* 1 Year License: $79.99/Year, $0.22/Day.

About Tenorshare:

If you're looking for a way to explore how to change location on iOS 17, the Tenorshare iAnyGo iOS app now supports this iOS version. There's no need for a computer. Simply change your location without jailbreak/root. With a superior track record since 2007, Tenorshare, serving ten million+ users worldwide, focuses on crafting repair, transfer, and recovery tools for various platforms.

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Do you want to know how to change location on iOS 17 to play location-based games? The exciting news is that Tenorshare iAnyGo App just got a major update and now fully supports iOS 17.

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

BlipCut Introduces AI Video Translator: Its Brand-New AI Tool

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- BlipCut, a fresh face in the tech scene, is thrilled to unveil its latest creation: BlipCut AI Video Translator. This online tool is set to transform the way content is created and shared, opening up new possibilities for users of all levels.

AI Features:

BlipCut AI Video Translator comes equipped with a range of user-friendly features that breathe life into multimedia projects:

* Voice Cloning: Powered by ElevenLabs, it uses AI to clone your voice with precision when video translating.

* Voice Changer: It provides several human-like AI voices for expressive storytelling.

* Video Dubbing: Break language barriers with effortless video dubbing in various languages.

* Auto Caption Generator: You're allowed to generate the translated subtitles automatically and change the style of subtitles.

* AI Audio Translator: Translate audios or videos instantly in BlipCut, no queuing!

Designed for Everyone:

BlipCut prioritizes simplicity, ensuring that both newcomers and seasoned creators can easily integrate these features into their projects. The aim is to empower users to explore the full potential of AI in multimedia creation.

User Stories:

Early users are already sharing their excitement about the AI Video Translator:

"BlipCut AI Video Translator has become an integral part of my life. I made some learning videos which speaks in English, but I wanted to make them known to all. So I chose to translate to English. BlipCut can translate Korean to English accurately." - Anne Gerta

Availability and Ongoing Development:

The AI Video Translator is available now, and BlipCut is actively seeking user feedback for future enhancements. The company is open to collaborations and partnerships that align with its commitment to innovation.

About BlipCut:

BlipCut is a rising tech brand focused on shaping the future of multimedia creation through innovative AI solutions. The AI Video Translator is the latest addition to its suite of tools aimed at empowering creators worldwide.

To know more, you may visit: https://videotranslator.blipcut.com/

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BlipCut, a fresh face in the tech scene, is thrilled to unveil its latest creation: BlipCut AI Video Translator. This online tool is set to transform the way content is created and shared, opening up new possibilities for users of all levels.

Related link: https://videotranslator.blipcut.com/

SecuGen Releases IQ SC1 Contact Smart Card Reader

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the new SecuGen IQ SC1 contact smart card reader.

The release of the IQ SC1 marks SecuGen's entry into the market for standalone smart card readers. This new contact smart card reader joins SecuGen's line of world leading fingerprint readers combined with smart card readers all in one device, including the Hamster Pro Duo SC/PIV, Hamster Pro Duo CL, and Hamster Pro Trio.

The IQ SC1 brings new and sophisticated technology to the world of smart card readers in a compact, modern design that meets the rigorous requirements of smart card-based applications. It features a USB full speed interface and a smart card read/write speed of up to 600 kbps. Highly durable, the IQ SC1 can last for 200,000 card insertion cycles.

It has a variety of certifications, such as EMV(tm) Level 1 (Contact) and PBOC, making it the ideal smart card reader for e-Banking and e-Payment applications. It is fully compliant with PC/SC and CCID specifications, and supports various operating systems such as Windows(r), Solaris(tm), Linux(r), and macOS. Additionally, the IQ SC1 may be used on mobile devices running on the Android(tm) platform versions 3.1 and above.

"Our customers have been inquiring about smart card readers for some time," stated Dan Riley, SecuGen's Vice President of Engineering. "That's why we originally developed the combination fingerprint reader with smart card reader products, and that is why we are releasing this standalone contact smart card reader."

Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen, added, "Our entire focus has always been providing the products and tools that our reseller partners need to be able to bring the best biometric solutions to their end-user customers. With the release of the IQ SCI contact smart card reader, we continue to broaden that product line while supporting our partners."

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

For more information about the IQ SC1, visit the IQ SC1 product page at: https://secugen.com/products/iq-sc1

About SecuGen:

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

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

Related link: https://secugen.com/

When You Race in the Say No to Drugs Holiday Classic, Everyone is the Winner

CLEARWATER, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Say No to Drugs Holiday Classic is a race to save lives. And the message could not be more timely, according to Julieta Santagostino, president of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World Florida, a drug education and prevention initiative supported by the Church of Scientology. "Drugs affect everybody," she says in an episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network. "It doesn't matter what class, what religion, where you live, where you come from. It affects all of us." This is why Drug-Free World supports the annual competition and uses it to empower people with the truth about drugs.

Each year, the Say No the Drugs Holiday Classic organizes three races: a 5K, 10K and one-mile race for kids, followed by a traditional pancake breakfast for all the runners. All three runs launch from Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater.

Drug-Free World Florida supports the annual event and sets up a booth where all are invited to sign the Drug-Free World Pledge: To live drug-free, encourage friends and classmates to do the same, and help create a safer community.

The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that empowers youth and adults with factual information about drugs so they can make informed decisions to live drug-free.

Drug-Free World partners with civic and nongovernmental organizations in a worldwide network of volunteers and partnerships. The Church sponsors the Foundation for a Drug-Free World to break the cycle of drug abuse. Helping communities take a stand against drug and alcohol abuse through education, the Foundation has reached close to a billion people with factual information on the harmful effects of drugs.

After extensive social research, Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard called drugs "the single most destructive element present in our current culture." The Truth About Drugs is one of the international humanitarian programs supported by the Church of Scientology.

To learn more about the work of Foundation for a Drug-Free World Florida and its impact, watch Voices for Humanity: Julieta Santagostino and to learn more about the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, watch its episode of Inside Scientology. Both are available on the Scientology Network on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV stream, AT&T U-verse, and streaming on Scientology.tv, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon Fire and mobile apps.

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/

https://www.scientology-fso.org

https://www.scientology.tv/series/inside-scientology/flag.html

https://www.drugfreeworld.org

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The Say No to Drugs Holiday Classic is a race to save lives. And the message could not be more timely, according to Julieta Santagostino, president of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World Florida, a drug education and prevention initiative supported by the Church of Scientology. "Drugs affect everybody," she says in an episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.

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

The Church of Scientology Kaohsiung Celebrates its 10th Anniversary and an Even Brighter Future for the Church, City and Beyond

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan /ScoopCloud/ -- Ten years ago, in December 2013, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige dedicated the Church of Scientology of Kaohsiung. Notwithstanding the joy that accompanies the opening of any new Church of Scientology, this affected not only the people of the city and country, its impact went far beyond.

In his speech at the opening of the Church, Mr. Miscavige described it as a day when "dreams come to fruition ... the abiding dream of all Scientologists to bring the legacy of L. Ron Hubbard to the Chinese-speaking world, and fulfilling his dream of returning to Asia in spirit and giving back the wisdom he glimpsed through a long tunnel of time."

With the dedication of this Church, all of Mr. Hubbard's books, courses and lectures were translated and made available through Church publishing facilities, extending the impact of the occasion to some 1.3 billion people whose native language is Chinese.

In an episode of Destination: Scientology on the Scientology Network, staff and members of the congregation speak of their love of the traditions, values and goals of their country. They embrace their responsibility for the preservation of traditional Eastern culture while extending Scientology spiritual technology to the people of Taiwan, empowering those who use it to achieve their fondest goals and dreams. And these extend beyond self, family, and even one's community. Because, as Mr. Hubbard wrote in the Creed of the Church of Scientology, "one's survival depends upon himself and upon his fellows and his attainment of brotherhood with the Universe."

To that end, Kaohsiung Scientologists support and are very active in humanitarian initiatives that empower youth and adults with the truth about drugs, raise awareness of human rights, and provide a moral compass based entirely on common sense through the book The Way to Happiness.

Year after year, the Taiwan Ministry of the Interior has acknowledged the work of Taiwan Scientologists by presenting the Church with the annual Meritorious Religious Group Award.

"It's really about giving back," says one of the staff members interviewed in the documentary. "It's really about what I can bring back to the community, what I can represent for my family. I could say it's 'the spirit of Taiwan'-to put that magic touch in everybody's life."

Destination: Scientology is an original series airing on the Scientology Network at DIRECTV channel 320 and streaming at www.Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. Episodes take viewers inside Scientology Churches across the globe, where they discover what makes each Church unique, the diversity of Scientology Churches, and the cooperation that weaves each into the local community fabric.

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

https://www.scientology.tv/series/destination-scientology/kaohsiung.html

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Ten years ago, in December 2013, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige dedicated the Church of Scientology of Kaohsiung. Notwithstanding the joy that accompanies the opening of any new Church of Scientology, this affected not only the people of the city and country, its impact went far beyond.

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

Church of Scientology Los Angeles Hosts a Traditional Christmas Celebration for the Latin Community

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dozens of members of the East Hollywood Oaxacan community walked down L. Ron Hubbard Way this week, dressed in traditional garb, in the third annual La Posada hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles.

La Posada, meaning "The Inn" in Spanish, is a religious tradition dating to the 16th century. In the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, for nine days beginning December 16, men and women reenact the final steps of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.

When the procession arrived at the entrance to the Church of Scientology Los Angeles, they sang their request for shelter. The reply was a warm welcome for them to come inside.

Those participating filed into the chapel, where traditional food and drink were served, followed by a performance of music and folkloric dancing.

Hispanic and Latin Angelenos represent nearly half the population of L.A. County. And the Church of Scientology Los Angeles partners with Oaxacan and other Latinx community leaders to help preserve and honor the culture of their homeland and ancestors.

In addition to its participation in this Christmas tradition, the Church also hosts annual celebrations of Central American and Mexican Independence Day in September, Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, in November, and other celebrations, seminars and cultural activities for the many and diverse communities that call Los Angeles home.

One reason the Church is so passionate about supporting programs like these is they represent an important right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Article 27 of the document states: "Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits."

Scientology Churches and their members believe in and support human rights education and sponsor one of the world's most comprehensive human rights education and public information initiatives, United for Human Rights and its program for young people Youth for Human Rights. These nonprofits aim to create a sea change by teaching young people everywhere their inalienable rights, thus creating an entire generation of leaders who will demand full implementation of the 30 UDHR articles.

The Church of Scientology Los Angeles is an Ideal Scientology Organization, dedicated in April 2010 by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige. The Church, featured in an episode of Inside Scientology, is configured to service Scientologists in their ascent to spiritual freedom and serve as a home for the entire community-a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.

For more information, visit the website of Church of Scientology of Los Angeles, facebook.com/ScientologyLA or @ScientologyLA on Instagram.

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

https://facebook.com/ScientologyLA

https://www.scientology-losangeles.org

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

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Dozens of members of the East Hollywood Oaxacan community walked down L. Ron Hubbard Way this week, dressed in traditional garb, in the third annual La Posada hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles. La Posada, meaning "The Inn" in Spanish, is a religious tradition dating to the 16th century.

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

The Mortgage Collaborative closes 2023 with record-breaking ’12 Days of TMC’ in time for holiday congratulations

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, has wrapped up its fourth annual 12 Days of TMC, a virtual conference running from November 30 to December 15, 2023. The online event, spread over three weeks, featured several keynote speakers, including:

* Brittany Hodak, a motivational speaker and author of Creating SuperFans, a book Forbes calls "the must-read manual for turning your customers into superfans."

* Naa Awaa Tagoe, deputy director for the Division of Housing Mission and Goals at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

* Mark McArdle, assistant director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

* Julia Gordon, assistant secretary for housing and federal housing commissioner at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

* Sasha Stair, an executive leadership coach and author of The Inside Job.

* Teresa Bryce Bazemore, president and CEO at the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

* Michelle Simms-Reiter, founder and CEO of Strive Leadership Development.

* James Tobin, president and CEO of the National Association of Home Builders.

* Dr. Ben Carson, formerly the United States secretary of HUD.

12 Days of TMC first kicked off in 2020 when COVID-19 forced many in-person events to go online. This year's event kicked off with a teaser from TMC's leaders, who promised to deliver "content for every team member" in 2023 -- and they did just that, with sessions covering leadership development, serving underserved communities, pricing engines comparisons, commission structures and many advocacy issues.

For those involved in TMC's 12 working groups, the event featured corresponding topic-specific sessions and a bonus session previewing a new risk and compliance focused group debuting in 2024. Two sessions were dedicated to the group's mortgage learning platform, TMCU, an online training and career enrichment resource.

Members also enjoyed participating in the group's first-ever Solution Sprint, an online pitch-style competition between teams who created solutions to address some of the mortgage industry's most pressing challenges, judged by Housing Finance Strategies' Faith Schwartz, MGIC's Chris Perry and Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group's Julie Watson.

"From the keynotes and friendly competition among peers to the workshops and breakout sessions, we delivered great content from leaders in many sectors of our business and external influencers at a very affordable rate - plus you could tune in from your home or office," said David Kittle, CMB, TMC CEO and co-founder. "Lender members came away with valuable updates and information they'll be able to put to use right away, and, of course, we're already using their comments and feedback to prepare for next year's event."

Upcoming events from TMC can be viewed on the group's calendar.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, California, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to midsize mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

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

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, has wrapped up its fourth annual 12 Days of TMC, a virtual conference running from November 30 to December 15, 2023. The online event, spread over three weeks, featured several keynote speakers.

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

California Safe Schools Celebrates its 25th Anniversary Honoring Environmental Health Heroes!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On Monday, December 4, 2023 at the California Endowment in historic downtown Los Angeles, California Safe Schools, a celebrated children's environmental health and environmental justice non-profit celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an event called "Your Life is Now" honoring seven trailblazing health and safety heroes and organizations.

California Safe School's founder and Executive Director, Robina Suwol, welcomed guests stating, "The solution to the environmental challenges facing us can only be found if we actively engage as a community. We are enormously happy to celebrate such accomplished individuals whose efforts continue to make our world a much better place."

"I could not be prouder to support CA Safe Schools and 'Your Life is Now' as we work for environmental justice for all," said Assembly Member Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles). "We must ensure all communities have clean air and water and work with 'Your Life is Now' to ensure our communities are involved."

"We thank each of these leaders for their passion and commitment to student success and safety. Thank you California Safe Schools, and congratulations on an incredible 25 years of truly impactful work," added Clayton Heard, Senior Field Representative from the Office of Assembly Member Josh Lowenthal.

DISTINGUISHED 2023 HONOREES

Lowell Anger, joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in January 1995 and has been a Head Deputy District Attorney of the Environmental Crimes Division and the Organized Crime and Hate Crimes Division. He received the 2016 Project LEAD Award for the outstanding teacher in the District Attorney's program that works with at-risk fifth graders. Throughout his career, Lowell has been a frequent guest lecturer in schools throughout Los Angeles County.

Enrique Baeza, Branch Chief Peace Officer, California Department of Toxic Substances, Office of Criminal Investigation. Enrique is one of the first in the nation to create an Environmental Justice unit within a Law Enforcement office and has also been recognized for outstanding performance in the investigation and prosecution of a polluter in the highest traditions of the US Department of Justice.

Maria Dolores R. Dalusong has worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division for 20 years and is now Chief of the Vectorborne Disease Surveillance Program. She also serves on the Los Angeles Unified Integrated Pest Management Committee to protect children and all school stakeholders from pesticide exposure.

Mui Koltunov, Ph.D., Research Scientist Supervisor II, Branch Chief of the Environmental Chemistry Laboratory in Pasadena for the Department of Toxic Substances Control. Dr. Koltunov and her team established the Toxic Crusaders Program to work specifically with K-12 students and teachers to learn about toxic chemicals in consumer products and the environment.

Pete Treebumrung, Combines analytics and technology into visual map layers that provide a simple but transformative understanding of data to enable clear communication and focus problem-solving. Projects he has completed include, "Asthma Alley, CA", "The Diesel Death Zone of Los Angeles" and "The Poverty-Pollution Loop".

Los Angeles 10th District PTSA Children are the main focus of everything the PTA does with Informed parental involvement in the schools being essential to effective educational programs. Issues on their agenda: gun control, drug abuse, vaping, homelessness, teenage suicide, cultural diversity and belonging and social media impacts.

Los Angeles 31st District PTSA The 31st District PTSA serves 6 councils and over 110 PTA/PTSA units in the San Fernando Valley, Sunland and Tujunga area. Their areas of focus are: student and school success, health and safety, arts and culture, and advocacy.

"Congratulations to all the honorees. Your hard work and dedication to ensuring that children have safe schools free from harmful pesticides is admirable and wholeheartedly appreciated," said Joel Torrez, Jr. Environmental Health Deputy Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn.

Noemi Emeric-Ford, US EPA Region IX Director, Southern California Field Office said, "Protecting children from harm isn't just a responsibility, it's a commitment to shaping a safer future. Honoring those who have been champions to identify and eliminate toxic exposures in schools underscores the California Safe Schools Coalition's dedication to nurturing healthy spaces for our most precious resource - our children."

Each honoree was presented with California Safe Schools engraved Hero Award designed by celebrated artist Michael Bruza. Catering for the event was by Wolfgang Puck.

About California Safe Schools:

Founded by Robina Suwol in 1998, California Safe Schools (CSS) is children's environmental health and environmental justice coalition. CSS achieved national prominence by spearheading the Los Angeles Unified Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy, the most stringent pesticide policy in the nation for K-12 public schools and the first to embrace the "Precautionary Principle" and "Right to Know". The success of the policy led to California's Healthy Schools Act. Today the LA Unified IPM policy serves as an international model for school districts and communities.

On October 6, 2005, Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 405 (Montanez) sponsored by California Safe Schools. The bill bans experimental pesticides, whose health effects are unknown, from California k-12 public schools. As a result, more than 6 million California children and hundreds of thousands of school children are protected from experimental chemicals, whose health effects are unknown.

Learn more: https://www.calisafe.org/

On Monday, December 4, 2023 at the California Endowment in historic downtown Los Angeles, California Safe Schools, a celebrated children's environmental health and environmental justice non-profit celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an event called "Your Life is Now" honoring seven trailblazing health and safety heroes and organizations.

Related link: http://www.calisafe.org/

Kelly Toyota Seizes Holiday Spirit, Donating to Multiple Community Causes

HAMBURG, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the spirt of holiday giving, Kelly Toyota has seized the opportunity by providing contributions to three much-needed community causes in December 2023. As their motto goes, "For Over 90 Years, You Can Count on Kelly," multiple local community services are the focus of Kelly's generosity: New Journey Community Outreach, United Way of Berks County, Safe Berks, Berks Encore, Helping Harvest, Hillside SPCA, Tilden Township, Hamburg Emergency Medical Service, and more.

Over $90,000 was distributed to local community charity and support groups.

Kelly Toyota of Hamburg loves to share the spirit of giving locally and is happy to spread Holiday cheer among the community they proudly serve.

Kelly Auto Group President Greg Kelly said, "We are very happy to be in Hamburg to better serve Berks, Schuylkill, and western Lehigh counties and glad to have the opportunity to contribute to the community"

For more information about Kelly Toyota, please visit their website at: https://kellytoyotaofhamburg.com/

In the spirt of holiday giving, Kelly Toyota has seized the opportunity by providing contributions to three much-needed community causes in December 2023. Kelly Toyota of Hamburg loves to share the spirit of giving locally and is happy to spread Holiday cheer among the community they proudly serve.

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FonesGo Location Changer Available! How to Change Location on iPhone and Android

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- We are pleased to announce the introduction of FonesGo Location Changer, the ideal option for anyone who wants to easily mock GPS location. This tool provides a simple and user-friendly way to spoof location on iPhone and Android.

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"FonesGo Location Changer is here to revolutionize the way you interact with your devices," says a FonesGo spokesperson. "With the ability to alter your GPS Location at your fingertips, you can now explore new vistas, and make the most of location-based apps." Don't pass up this fantastic opportunity to improve your mobile experience.

WHAT FEATURES DOES FONESGO LOCATION CHANGER HAVE?

1. Spoof Location to Anywhere

With FonesGo Location Changer, you may set your GPS location to any place in the globe. This tool allows you to teleport your device to any location you like. It is the best GPS location changer for iOS devices without jailbreak.

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Many apps provide location-specific features. You can unlock these functionalities with FonesGo Location Changer, giving you access to a whole new world of possibilities. It can spoof Pokemon Go locations and fake Pokemon Go walking on iOS and Android devices. Also supports changing location on most dating and social apps.

3. Protect Your Privacy

Privacy is more vital than ever before, and FonesGo Location Changer will help you protect it. It may be used to prevent apps from tracking your true location, ensuring your location remains private.

How to Spoof Location on iPhone & Android?

It's as simple as 1-2-3 to use the FonesGo Location Changer:

1. Install the app on your computer after downloading it.

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We are pleased to announce the introduction of FonesGo Location Changer, the ideal option for anyone who wants to easily mock GPS location. This tool provides a simple and user-friendly way to spoof location on iPhone and Android.

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Citizens Commission on Human Rights is More Determined Than Ever to End Coercive Psychiatric Practices

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a nonprofit charitable mental health watchdog organization established in 1969 by the Church of Scientology, is determined to see to the immediate and full implementation of the UN and WHO direction to end psychiatric human rights abuse.

In October, the UN and WHO called for an end to psychiatric abuse, stating "Human rights violations and coercive practices in mental health care are still far too common. Involuntary hospitalization and treatment, unsanitary living conditions, discrimination and physical, psychological, and emotional abuse characterize many mental health services across the world."

Making their voices heard at psychiatric conferences, summits and congresses and bringing their protests to notorious psychiatric hospitals, CCHR intends to continue exposing and demanding an end to psychiatric abuse until these reforms are not simply words on a page but are fully accomplished. To begin with, CCHR is demanding the immediate end of electroconvulsive treatment, enforced drugging, restraints and involuntary commitment.

Among actions CCHR took this month:

CCHR Germany set up their traveling exhibit, Psychiatry: An Industry of Death, at the German Congress of Psychiatry in Berlin. They called for the immediate end to the use of electroconvulsive treatment. And they marched through the streets demanding immediate compliance with the UN's directions.

CCHR France brought their protest to the gates of Le Vinatier Psychiatric Hospital and the meeting of the National Congress of Psychiatry in Lyon.

CCHR Florida rallied at the "Technology in Psychiatry Summit" at the Marriott Water Street Hotel in Tampa to protect children from ECT and dangerous suicide and violence-inducing drugs. They are also collecting signatures on a petition to ban the use of electroshock on children as its use is "in direct contradiction to the World Health Organization's Resource Book on Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation, which states, 'There are no indications for the use of ECT on minors, and hence this should be prohibited through legislation.'"

For decades, CCHR has been working to close a glaring gap in the European Convention on Human Rights that led to involuntary commitment of patients and the spread of coercive psychiatry.

After years of reporting on psychiatric abuse in 18 nations, CCHR received a formal invitation to the UN Consultation on Human Rights in Mental Health-the first time such a session had ever been held. CCHR presented expert testimony, vehemently calling for a ban on "coercion and the deprivations of liberty in mental health." When the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights put the mental health mandate before the UN Human Rights Council, the result heralded a sea change to preserve and protect human rights in the field of mental health.

CCHR chapters around the world are more determined than ever to end psychiatric abuse.

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

Therapy or Torture: The Truth About Electroshock

Psychiatry: An Industry of Death

The Marketing of Madness

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

The work of Citizens Commission on Human Rights is inspired by visionary and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard. CCHR today is the preeminent international psychiatric watchdog, established by the Church of Scientology as an independent social reform group.

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Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a nonprofit charitable mental health watchdog organization established in 1969 by the Church of Scientology, is determined to see to the immediate and full implementation of the UN and WHO direction to end psychiatric human rights abuse.

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

Just Like Magic, It’s Snowing in Hollywood at L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- It was 70-something degrees and clear skies on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But there was a layer of real snow on the ground around Santa's cabin at L. Ron Hubbard's Winter Wonderland. This holiday village is a tradition that began in 1983, when author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard first provided a 60-foot Christmas tree as a gift to the people of Hollywood.

An annual tradition, L. Ron Hubbard's Winter Wonderland attracts thousands of residents and tourists each year. On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, marking the start of the holiday season, Santa glides down Hollywood Boulevard in his sled as the finale of the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade. As he rides by Winter Wonderland, he lights up the tree and village with a wave of his hand.

Made possible by the Friends of L. Ron Hubbard Foundation, throughout the holiday season, Winter Wonderland hosts live performances by community vocal and instrumental groups. Santa and his elves pose for photos and provide holiday gifts to the children.

Winter Wonderland has welcomed generations of children annually. Along with the giant fir tree and a forest of evergreens, the annual celebration includes a Santa's cottage on a vintage Hollywood Winter Wonderland set. A banner at the entrance includes Mr. Hubbard's immortal words: "On the day when we can fully trust each other, there will be peace on Earth."

Visitors to Winter Wonderland can expect holiday entertainment, face painting, and photos with Santa, who gives away toys and fiction storybooks.

Angelenos and those visiting from out of town are invited to come and enjoy the fun through December 25. Winter Wonderland is open Monday through Thursday 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Admission is free.

LEARN MORE:

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

https://www.lronhubbard.org

https://www.scientology.tv/series/l-ron-hubbard-in-his-own-voice/

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It was 70-something degrees and clear skies on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But there was a layer of real snow on the ground around Santa's cabin at L. Ron Hubbard's Winter Wonderland. This holiday village is a tradition that began in 1983, when author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard first provided a 60-foot Christmas tree as a gift to the people of Hollywood.

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

U.S. Scientology Volunteer Ministers in the Spotlight When a New Documentary Premiered on International Volunteer Day

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The UN's theme for this year's World Volunteer Day was 'the power of collective action.' And nowhere was that message exemplified more than the collective action of Scientology Volunteer Ministers everywhere in their response to the pandemic.

Volunteer Ministers gathered at the Church of Scientology Los Angeles and at Scientology Churches throughout the country for the U.S. premiere of the new documentary, Operation: Do Something About It. And when the curtain went up, these men and women in their bright yellow jackets found themselves in the starring role.

Operation: Do Something About It was released on World Volunteer Day in the U.S. and throughout the rest of the world on the following day. So U.S. Volunteer Ministers were the first to see the extraordinary impact of their collective action.

The film chronicles the global response of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers during the pandemic. It details the help extended to communities, other religions and essential services across six continents.

Scientology Churches invited their neighbors, friends and fellow volunteers they work with on various community initiatives.

After watching the film, a 28-year LAPD veteran expressed her appreciation for "how genuine the Church's help is for others."

A drug education activist who partners with the Church through its Truth About Drugs initiative was not aware of the Volunteer Ministers program before watching the film. "I was so impressed with what your Volunteer Ministers do around the world and what coordination you had in place for your logistics and all your actions during the pandemic."

The work of Scientology Churches around the world to educate their communities on how to stay well was what really impressed an ally who works with the Church on its human rights awareness initiative. "I can see how much help it provided to the different communities and areas where it was distributed."

"Without people like you helping, I don't know where we'd be," said a teacher who uses the Church's human rights materials. "The spirit of it is huge and how you helped all religions-it's all about humanity."

"It made me feel there is hope for humanity," said another attendee. "It was a very eye-opening documentary."

In a lecture in 1958, Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard spoke of the philosophy that informs the Volunteer Ministers program and so many other aspects of Scientology: "Scientology helps people to help one another. This is the message of all prophets in all ages. Help one another. It is a formula for life that cannot fail. It is the message of Scientology."

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.

Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.

LEARN MORE:

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

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

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The UN's theme for this year's World Volunteer Day was 'the power of collective action.' And nowhere was that message exemplified more than the collective action of Scientology Volunteer Ministers everywhere in their response to the pandemic.

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

Foneazy MockGo Now Fully Supports Changing Apple iPhone GPS Location on iOS 17

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Foneazy, a leading software company that provides practical and easy-to-use solutions for mobile users, has announced that its popular iOS location spoofer, MockGo, now fully supports changing iPhone GPS location on iOS 17 for both Windows and Mac versions.

"We are very excited to announce that MockGo now fully supports iOS 17. We always strive to provide the best user experience and quality products for our customers. Changing iPhone location on iOS 17 requires a different approach than previous versions," said Carter Land, the CEO of Foneazy.

"We've spent months researching and testing various methods to ensure that Foneazy MockGo can work smoothly and safely on iOS 17 devices. Now that we have made it, users who have upgraded their devices to iOS 17 or bought new iPhone 15 models can still use MockGo to change their GPS location without any issues."

Foneazy MockGo is a powerful tool that allows users to change their iPhone location to anywhere in the world with just one click. Users can also simulate GPS movement along a customized route, or pause and resume the movement at any time. This feature is especially useful for playing location-based games like Pokemon Go, Monster Hunter Now, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, and Ingress.

How to Change Location on iOS 17 with Foneazy MockGo:

* Download and install Foneazy MockGo from the official website of Foneazy.

* Launch MockGo and connect the iOS device to the computer via a USB cable or Wi-Fi connection.

* Start teleporting or simulating GPS movement on your iOS devices.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: https://youtu.be/F1eyNL64GGM?si=TMh7-kDgjjW79vCv

MAIN FEATURES OF FONEAZY MOCKGO:

* Change your location to anywhere in the world with a single tap.

* Fake your movement along a custom route with three different speed options.

* Use a virtual joystick to control your game character easily.

* Work with 100+ apps, including social, dating and gaming ones.

* Simultaneous GPS spoofing on 5 devices.

* Wireless connectivity.

* Compatible with the newest iOS 17.

Learn more: https://www.foneazy.com/mockgo-iphone-gps-changer/

Availability and Price:

MockGo works on Mac 10.12 and later, and Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11. It is compatible with all iPhone/iPad/iPod with the latest iOS 17.2 version.

Moreover, MockGo is a budget-friendly option compared to its competitors, and you can also get exclusive discounts on the tool.

Here is a detailed overview of the prices of MockGo:

* Month plan: $9.95

* 1-Quarter plan: $19.95

* 1-Year plan: $39.95

* Lifetime Plan: $59.95

Visit this link to get the latest MockGo Coupon Codes: https://www.foneazy.com/tips/foneazy-mockgo-coupon-code/

About Foneazy:

Foneazy is a leading software company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for mobile devices. Founded in 2019, Foneazy has launched several successful products, such as Unlockit iPhone, a tool to bypass MDM lock and screen passcode, and Unlockit iCloud Remover, a tool to bypass activation lock.

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

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foneazy

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Foneazy, a leading software company that provides practical and easy-to-use solutions for mobile users, has announced that its popular iOS location spoofer, MockGo, now fully supports changing iPhone GPS location on iOS 17 for both Windows and Mac versions.

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

Alliance Group and Four-Time Olympian Chaunté Lowe Join Forces for 2024 Living Benefits Awareness Month, National Life Group Joins as Co-Sponsor

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Alliance Group, a leading IMO in the insurance industry, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with four-time Olympian and American high jump record holder, Chaunté Lowe, for Living Benefits Awareness Month (LBAM) in January 2024. In a demonstration of their shared commitment to spreading consumer awareness about Living Benefits, National Life Group has also stepped in as a co-sponsor of this pivotal event.

Living Benefits Awareness Month serves as a vital platform to underscore the significance of Living Benefits insurance policies, emphasizing the importance of consumers having Living Benefits features built into their life insurance policies that allow access while they're still living if they suffer a covered critical illness, critical injury, or chronic illness. Alliance Group, in conjunction with Chaunté Lowe, is proud to introduce her as the official spokesperson for LBAM, adding a new dimension to this important cause.

Chaunté Lowe boasts an impressive athletic career, with four Olympic Games appearances, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in American high jumping history. Beyond her sporting achievements, Chaunté is a symbol of unwavering determination and resilience. In 2019, she courageously faced and overcame breast cancer, a testament to her remarkable strength. Chaunté's Living Benefits policy, which she had put in place just two years prior to her diagnosis, provided her a "shining ray of light and hope" in knowing that her policy would provide an additional layer of financial security during her cancer battle.

"When I was offered this opportunity to have a platform to share the importance of owning Living Benefits, I was so excited to get started," said Lowe. "Every family, business, or person who can qualify for them must know what Living Benefits are and how they bring financial protection against life's most difficult health challenges. I'm talking about real cash money in your hands, during the crisis when you need it most. I'm so proud to join Alliance Group in this campaign to get the message of Living Benefits Awareness out there."

Alliance Group, in its seventh annual LBAM, is taking the event to new heights by featuring Chaunté Lowe in an engaging social media campaign. Alongside this, the company will unveil a host of shareable videos, all showcasing Chaunté's inspirational career, cancer battle, and passion as the first-ever LBAM spokesperson. Comprehensive customizable websites, email campaigns and a suite of resources are being made available to Alliance Group's partnered independent life insurance agents and agencies, empowering them to actively participate in LBAM throughout January to spread the word.

"Chaunté Lowe's extraordinary journey, from her remarkable sporting career to her triumphant battle against breast cancer, makes her the ideal ambassador for Living Benefits Awareness Month," noted Samuel Howe, CMO at Alliance Group. "We are thrilled to have Chaunté as our official spokesperson and are grateful to National Life Group for their invaluable support in making this partnership a reality. Together, we are dedicated to highlighting the importance of Living Benefits insurance, ensuring individuals and families are better prepared for life's unexpected challenges."

National Life Group is equally enthusiastic about co-sponsoring this initiative. "Since 1848, National Life Group's mission has been to bring peace of mind to our policy holders and their families," shared Matt Frazee, EVP/CMO, National Life Group. "We've always believed that life insurance should offer more than the expected, and we're excited to join Alliance in helping to shine a light on the power of life insurance with Living Benefits."

For further details about Living Benefits and LBAM, visit https://livingbenefits101.com/.

About Alliance Group:

As "The Living Benefits IMO," Alliance Group provides independent agents and agencies across the United States with superior marketing and training solutions. Since 1998, Alliance Group has been helping its partners spread awareness about Living Benefits life insurance, while also helping them solve their clients' puzzles regarding tax-free retirement, mortgage protection, small business planning, estate planning needs, and more. More information about Alliance Group and its services can be found at https://www.alliancegrouplife.com/.

About National Life Group:

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, founded in Montpelier, Vermont, in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, Texas, chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York.

Living Benefits are provided by riders, which are supplemental benefits that can be added to a life insurance policy and are not suitable unless you also have a need for life insurance. Riders are optional, may require additional premium and may not be available in all states or on all products. This is not a solicitation of any specific insurance policy. All policies are subject to their specific terms and conditions.

News from Alliance Group

Alliance Group, a leading IMO in the insurance industry, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with four-time Olympian and American high jump record holder, Chaunté Lowe, for Living Benefits Awareness Month (LBAM) in January 2024. In a demonstration of their shared commitment to spreading consumer awareness about Living Benefits, National Life Group has also stepped in as a co-sponsor of this pivotal event.

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

Church of Scientology of Ventura Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- December 10 marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the world's premier human rights document. In celebration of this milestone, the Church of Scientology of Ventura held a human rights open house and conference featuring guest speaker Regina Hatcher-Crawford, president of Ventura County NAACP. The theme of the presentation was freedom and equality for all.

Ms. Crawford, a civil rights activist for more than 40 years, addressed such tough issues as inadequate education, homelessness and other inequalities affecting entire segments of our society. "Every person has dignity and value. Human rights are living a life free from fear, harassment and discrimination. Human rights are your freedom."

Although the UDHR was adopted 75 years ago, current news reveals horrific abuses and violations of the rights enshrined in the document: poverty and hunger, human trafficking, religious repression and war.

While the United States Department of State estimates the number of individuals trafficked into the U.S. each year to be 18,000, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act suggests this figure to actually be approximately 50,000 per year.

Scientology Churches and their members believe human rights education can create social change. They are inspired by author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard who stated that "human rights must be made a fact, not an idealistic dream."

To accomplish this change, Scientology Churches and Scientologists sponsor one of the world's most comprehensive human rights education and public information initiatives, United for Human Rights and its program for young people Youth for Human Rights. These nonprofits aim to create a sea change by teaching people everywhere their inalienable rights, thus creating leaders who will demand full implementation of the 30 articles of the UDHR.

"For the sake of and well-being of our community, and future generations, we must make human rights known and applied equally to all," said Bobbi Grantham, public affairs director of the Church of Scientology of Ventura. "The articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights must be made a fact of life everywhere."

To learn more or take part in the activities of the Church of Scientology of Ventura and create a kinder, more decent society where all may enjoy their human rights, visit the Church of Scientology of Ventura at 2151 Alessandro Dr., Ventura, CA.

Watch The Story of Human Rights or public service announcements on each of the articles of the UDHR and to learn how humanitarians of diverse cultures and faiths use United for Human Rights to guarantee the rights of others, watch episodes of Voices for Humanity, 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.

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https://www.scientology-ventura.org

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December 10 marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the world's premier human rights document. In celebration of this milestone, the Church of Scientology of Ventura held a human rights open house and conference featuring guest speaker Regina Hatcher-Crawford, president of Ventura County NAACP. The theme of the presentation was freedom and equality for all.

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

New SF Book Offers Fictional Window into The Intersection of Science and Traumatic Events

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The recently-released "TRAUMERGY" (ISBN: 978-1633572874) by Patrick R. Carberry, published by New Harbor Press, is a science fiction thriller that's as compelling as it is provoking. The author invites readers to join him on a captivating journey where he delves into what he calls TRAUMERGY - also known as traumatic energy.

This Sci-Fi mystery work urges readers to think outside the box. Consider this. What if traumatic events were stored in the brain as traumatic memories and could be viewed with new technology? That's just what Carberry addresses in this page-turning read.

At the heart of the story is Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Professor Peter Morley. He's a retired FBI Intelligence Officer and Christian man who becomes a neutrino physicist at Cambridge, MA's MIT. While there, he starts to use this new traumergy technology which displays stored traumatic events via holograms.

How does it work? When a high level of trauma is experienced during a traumatic event, an energy is emitted, similar to waves of light that travel through space unseen by the human eye. These energy forms have existed for some time and while working on a new physics apparatus called a neutrino detector, Morley identifies an anomaly. Up to this point, no one has been able to understand how neutrinos interact with humans. They can be detected, but then they disappear. Morley has found a way to "tap" into these trauma energy events.

While, working on a prototype of traumergy, he identifies a conspiracy: The leaders of a company plan to go public after there's a murder and stolen technology from MIT. Morley works to find the truth using traumergy and identifies a timeline which first started in 33AD.

"TRAUMERGY" is available on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Indigo, Book Depository, Booktopia, wherever books are sold.

Pre-Order it on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/traumergy-patrick-r-carberry/1144495000

About the Publisher:

New Harbor Press is an imprint of CrossLink Publishing based in Rapid City, SD. It publishes a variety of bible study, meditation, and spiritual growth books distributed by Ingram Distribution.

Learn more: https://newharborpress.com/

About the Author:

Patrick Carberry is a U.S. Army Veteran. He identifies as a Christian and is married with two adult children, and two grandchildren. He's worked as an executive in the high-tech sector; been CEO of his own software company which he sold to a public company; and worked as an intelligence supervisor for the FBI after September 11, 2001. He worked to keep America safe until his retirement in July 2018.

He's the founder of Joshuacord.org ( https://joshuacord.org/ ), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping persecuted Christians in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. He's also the creative partner and executive producer of the documentary, "Christians in the Mirror"( https://joshuacord.org/christians-in-the-mirror/ ).

The recently-released "TRAUMERGY" (ISBN: 978-1633572874) by Patrick R. Carberry, published by New Harbor Press, is a science fiction thriller that's as compelling as it is provoking. The author invites readers to join him on a captivating journey where he delves into what he calls TRAUMERGY - also known as traumatic energy.

Argyle’s investments in innovation spur over 50 lenders to switch to the mortgage industry’s highest-converting VOI/E platform

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, closed a banner year of mortgage growth with 50 new IMB, credit union and bank customers. The payroll connectivity leader more than doubled the annual volume of income and employment verifications conducted on behalf of its customers to 1.5 million with the help of 15 of the top 100 mortgage lenders. Chief Commercial Officer Brian Geary attributed Argyle's increasing appeal in the mortgage vertical to the commitment of a growing team of in-house mortgage experts and the successful implementation of an ambitious innovation roadmap that is delivering tangible business advantages for customers.

After introducing multiple new platform features and adding thousands of employers to its data network, in October Argyle became the first provider of consumer-permissioned income and employment data to be named an authorized report supplier to Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) Validation Service. The collaboration helps lenders reduce mortgage repurchase risk by enabling access to relief from representations and warranties through Fannie Mae's Day 1 Certainty® initiative.

Argyle also added several new partnerships throughout the year that seamlessly integrate its verification of income and employment (VOI/E) services into loan origination software and point-of-sale platforms, including ICE Mortgage Technology (NYSE: ICE), Dark Matter Technologies, nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) and Lenders One (managed by a subsidiary of Altisource, NASDAQ: ASPS), among others.

To support its growing mortgage customer base, Argyle created a dedicated mortgage division this year and added mortgage industry veterans Sam E. Oliver III and Terri Davis to its advisory board. Oliver is a Freddie Mac veteran of three decades, and Davis' career in mortgage spans leadership roles at Fannie Mae, ICE Mortgage Technology and Notarize.

These investments are paying dividends to Argyle's customers. Whereas legacy VOI/E providers report success rates in the range of 20-30% - requiring lenders to manually verify income and employment for most loan applicants - companies like Lake Michigan Credit Union and NFM Lending say switching to Argyle is now enabling them to achieve verification success rates north of 50%. At the same time, lenders report that Argyle saves them 80% on verification costs and cuts loan processing times by as much as seven days, resulting in higher borrower pull-through and reducing lender costs associated with rate hedging.

"Argyle is proud to close the year as the fastest-growing and highest-converting automated income and employment platform available to mortgage lenders today," said Geary. "We are helping lenders weather the storm of this challenging market cycle by making a material impact on the bottom line. As we approach the new year, our customers can count on Argyle to continue investing heavily in mortgage as we look to drive our conversion rates even higher, build deeper integrations to the mortgage tech stack and round out our GSE approvals."

Argyle has been recognized this year by Fintech Nexus as an Emerging Fintech Innovator, Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers, Tearsheet as the Best Alternative Data Product and Fintech Futures as a Fintech Startup of the Year. HousingWire honored Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman among its 2023 Tech Trendsetters and named John Hardesty, general manager of Argyle's mortgage division, a 2023 HW Insider.

About Argyle:

Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source access to real-time income and employment data. With Argyle, companies automate critical workflows-including income and employment verifications, deposit switches, wage advances and loan repayments-so they can build better, more efficient processes, reduce risk and scale their businesses. Argyle serves the mortgage, background checks, personal lending and banking industries as well as the gig economy.

Founded in 2018, Argyle has raised over $77.6 million in capital and is backed by top investors, including Bain Capital Ventures, Bedrock, Checkr, F-Prime and SignalFire. Argyle's coverage of the U.S. workforce includes 99% of the Fortune 1000, is superior to the three largest credit bureaus and delivers hit rates higher than other data providers. Argyle has been recognized by Fintech Nexus as an Emerging Fintech Innovator, Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers, Tearsheet as the Best Alternative Data Product and Fintech Futures as a 2023 Fintech Startup of the Year. Argyle is also an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter® validation service, a component of Day 1 Certainty®.

For more information on Argyle's industry-leading platform, please visit https://argyle.com/. To stay up to date on all Argyle news, sign up for our newsletter at https://argyle.com/blog/.

Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, closed a banner year of mortgage growth with 50 new IMB, credit union and bank customers. The payroll connectivity leader more than doubled the annual volume of income and employment verifications conducted on behalf of its customers to 1.5 million with the help of 15 of the top 100 mortgage lenders.

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

Congressional Recognition for the 40th Anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland: Making the Holidays Special for Hollywood Families

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On behalf of U.S. Congressman Luis Correa, his community liaison Ms. Gabriella Lemus presented the Church of Scientology with a certificate of special recognition from the United States House of Representatives in honor of the 40th anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard's Winter Wonderland.

"I join with Congress to celebrate the 40th anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard's Winter Wonderland," the recognition begins. "Thank you for sharing your tradition of spreading the spirit of Christmas and the promise of Peace on Earth."

Winter Wonderland has welcomed generations of children annually since 1983. It was then, in the spirit of Christmas, that author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard first donated a giant Christmas tree to the Hollywood community. And the tradition has continued ever since.

Along with the giant fir tree and a forest of evergreens, the annual celebration includes a Santa's cottage on a vintage Hollywood Winter Wonderland set. A banner at the entrance includes Mr. Hubbard's immortal words: "On the day when we can fully trust each other, there will be peace on Earth."

Visitors to Winter Wonderland can expect holiday entertainment, face painting, and photos with Santa, who gives away toys and fiction storybooks. And those visiting this weekend, despite clear skies and 70-degree temperatures, were also treated to snow.

Angelenos and those visiting from out of town are invited to come and enjoy the fun through December 25. Winter Wonderland is open Monday through Thursday 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Admission is free.

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On behalf of U.S. Congressman Luis Correa, his community liaison Ms. Gabriella Lemus presented the Church of Scientology with a certificate of special recognition from the United States House of Representatives in honor of the 40th anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard's Winter Wonderland.

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

Depth 2023 growth drives key hires in strategic marketing and content development as residential mortgage and real estate industries poise for reboot

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Depth, a leading provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for technology companies in the residential mortgage finance, financial technology (fintech), real estate technology (REtech) and related regulatory technology (regtech) industries, will close 2023 with a significantly larger internal team and client roster in anticipation of continued rebound for mortgage and real estate volume.

The Georgia-based agency welcomed three new team members in the second half of 2023:

* Adria Riley, client services manager, joined Depth in December after a six-year role as marketing design specialist for mortgage document prep vendor International Document Services (acquired by Wolters Kluwer in 2022).

* Senior Content Writer Laura Lang joined Depth in August, bringing more than 35 years' experience as a writer, including 15 years in the mortgage industry with roles at Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

* Roxanne Greeson, Depth's operations engineer and problem solver extraordinaire, joined the team officially after nine years of behind-the-scenes support, spearheading the firm's internal systems and client collaboration platforms.

In addition, Depth announced the promotions of Lindsey Neal and Leslie Colley to executive vice president in October.

"2023 has been a serendipitous year for our firm," said Depth President and Founder Kerri Milam. "We added several new clients, often intersecting again with businesses and business leaders we've served over the last 17 years - each of them eager to have a strategically meaningful impact on their industry. When we hire, we make their needs a priority. We've been fortunate this year to find exceptional, versatile personnel with applicable expertise, including strong backgrounds in fintech, mortgage lending, REtech and real estate transactions to deepen and broaden our services."

Depth has worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the fintechs driving the modernization and digitization of housing finance since its founding in 2006. Since adding several new clients in 2023, the firm now serves almost two dozen technology trailblazers and services innovators spanning grassroots, family-financed startups to global, publicly traded enterprises.

"Our focus on doing business in a truly client-centric way is validated by the value our clients place on our services, even during off-cycle years," said Milam. "I attribute our success this year both to our far-sighted clients and our disciplined client-first approach. For that, we have our staff to thank and recognize."

About Depth:

Depth is a leading independent provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending and residential finance industries. Since 2006, the firm has represented a clientele of established and emerging brands serving mortgage lenders, mortgage servicers, real estate professionals and appraisers. Depth is committed to serving the cause of digital innovation and to practicing the pay-it-forward principle alongside The Golden Rule. A woman-owned business, Depth is a member and supporter of the Mortgage Bankers Association, Housing Finance Strategies and The Mortgage Collaborative.

For more information, visit https://depthpr.com/

Depth, a leading provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for technology companies in the residential mortgage finance, financial technology (fintech), real estate technology (REtech) and related regulatory technology (regtech) industries, will close 2023 with a significantly larger internal team and client roster in anticipation of continued rebound for mortgage and real estate volume.

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

Woburn Dental Office Offers Dental Emergencies Tips

WOBURN, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Emergency dentist office, Woburn Dentistry offers comprehensive patient care and emergency dental treatment. When it comes to dental emergencies, urgent care can make the difference between a pain-free smile and serious, irreparable damage.

Some of the most common dental emergencies include:

1. Broken tooth: A broken tooth may require a root canal to prevent further damage. Crowns can also be used to protect the tooth for the future.

2. Mouth ache: TMJ, bruxism, and soft tissue damage can lead to mouth aches. If your symptoms are not resolved after conservative at-home care, you may require a dental emergency checkup to rule out more serious problems and identify the underlying issue.

3. Avulsed tooth: When a tooth gets knocked out, it must be treated as soon as possible. Avoid touching the root, and place the tooth in a glass of milk as soon as possible.

4. Painful tooth: Tooth ache can occur for a variety of reasons, including loose fillings abscesses or cavities. Prompt dental care can help prevent complications and the need for more invasive procedures.

5. Painful gums: Healthy gums should be firm, pink, and pain-free. Gums that hurt may be infected, abscessed, or irritated from food particles stuck between the teeth or under the gum line. If a salt-water rinse and careful brushing and flossing do not alleviate the pain, patients should seek dental care as soon as possible.

According to Dr. Jamie Chan, Dentist at Woburn Dentistry: "There are a number of precautions you can take to avoid accident dental injury - from wearing a mouthguard during sports to avoiding biting on ice, popcorn kernels, and hard candy, each of which can crack a tooth. The quicker you can get ahold of your emergency dentist, the better your chances of minimizing damage and reducing pain."

About Woburn Dentistry:

Founded in 2021, Woburn Dentistry is the best dental clinic serving patients in Woburn, Winchester, Burlington, and surrounding communities. The dental staff welcomes new patients and offers such services as crowns, root canal therapy, mouth guards, extractions, bonding, bridges, TMJ assistance, and dental implants. Those who wish to receive the best dental care in the area are welcome to schedule an appointment today.

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

Emergency dentist office, Woburn Dentistry offers comprehensive patient care and emergency dental treatment. When it comes to dental emergencies, urgent care can make the difference between a pain-free smile and serious, irreparable damage.

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

NotaryCam Authorized to Provide Remote Online Notarization Services for California Transactions in 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced today it will support remote online notarial acts in California beginning in 2024 following the passage of CA Senate Bill 696, which was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2023. Stage 1 of the bill takes effect on January 1, 2024, and allows the use of remote online notarization (RON) by notaries commissioned outside the state for transactions such as title and escrow transaction documents in connection with California real property.

"California embracing remote online notarization is an effort that has taken years and is a critical next step toward nationwide acceptance of RON and eNotary services," said NotaryCam president Brian Webster. "While real estate isn't the only industry that can benefit from RON, the passage of this bill is a boon for this sector of the economy, as California represented roughly 18%* [*see note 1] of all real estate transactions nationally in 2022. NotaryCam is looking forward to providing our services to California residents and eagerly anticipates the day when we can do the same for notaries commissioned in the state."

Other provisions of the bill are slated to take effect in phases starting January 1, 2025, by which time RON technology providers must certify that they meet the specified requirements to perform RON transactions in the state. The final phase, which is expected to commence by January 1, 2030, authorizes the commissioning of California notaries to perform remote online notarial acts, following the completion of technology updates by the California Secretary of State office to allow for such actions. This bill puts California with 44 other states that have enacted laws providing permanent access to remote online notarization, according to the American Land Title Association (ALTA).

Updates and additional information on RON in California can be found on the California Notary Public website at https://www.sos.ca.gov/notary.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company:

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's eClose360® platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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

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NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced today it will support remote online notarial acts in California beginning in 2024 following the passage of CA Senate Bill 696, which was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2023. Stage 1 of the bill takes effect on January 1, 2024.

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

Our Help is Yours: Humanitarian Initiatives Supported by the Church of Scientology

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Drug abuse and spiking overdose deaths. Failed marriages and broken families. Bullying, corruption and crime. Dead-end careers or jobs that don't pay the bills or dish out a constant diet of stress. Are these and other issues, conditions and problems simply a fact of life? Or is there a way to take action and change them? Voices for Humanity, an award-winning original series on the Scientology Network, documents how diverse individuals are changing conditions like these and making a difference in their own and others' lives.

The Church of Scientology and Scientologists support humanitarian initiatives and social betterment programs that address these and other important personal and social issues. Each has an educational component with free courses and materials. They are all available free of charge in 17 languages and can be easily accessed online.

Foundation for a Drug-Free World empowers young people and adults with factual information about drugs and alcohol. Armed with the facts-not opinions, hype or scare tactics-youth and adults are empowered to make their own decisions to live drug-free. Just one example is a straight-edge punk artist in Malaysia who took on the drug culture of his country, educating at-risk youth so they make the self-determined decision to live drug-free.

The Way to Happiness is a book of morals based entirely on common sense. It has fostered a grassroots movement extending to 190 nations. Implementing its precepts and encouraging others to do so can help raise the bar on tolerance and understanding within families, in the workplace, in the community and beyond. Learn how this simple booklet helped build a peace movement among notorious warring gangs in South-Central Los Angeles.

United for Human Rights and its program for young people Youth for Human Rights has empowered more than 700 million with knowledge and understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They raise awareness of the rights everyone has simply because they are human. It has been used to tackle bullying and prejudice and impact entire nations. Learn how a brother and sister team used this initiative to help put an end to years of violence raging between their government and rebels in war-torn Colombia with a strategy of defending human rights that won over supporters from both sides.

Citizens Commission on Human Rights is a charitable mental health watchdog established by the Church of Scientology. Learn how two human rights activists in Germany helped secure the rights of victims of coercive psychiatry by exposing present-day corruption and past crimes, including the Holocaust, committed in the name of "science."

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers program has, for the past three decades, responded to disasters great and small. Using technology developed for the program by humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, Volunteer Ministers empower others to improve their own lives and their communities. Watch the new documentary Operation: Do Something About It to see the unparalleled scale of the response of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers to the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe to ensure the safety of every sector of society.

In his famous essay "My Philosophy" Mr. Hubbard wrote: "I like to help others and count it as my greatest pleasure in life to see a person free himself of the shadows which darken his days." This is the passion that informs these humanitarian and social betterment initiatives, which the Church of Scientology makes available free of charge to anyone wishing to improve the quality of life for themselves, their friends, families, community or the world.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.humanrights.com

https://www.drugfreeworld.org

https://thewaytohappiness.org

https://www.cchr.org

https://www.volunteerministers.org

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

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VIDEO:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6sxsSt2Srg&t=5s

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

Drug abuse and spiking overdose deaths. Failed marriages and broken families. Bullying, corruption and crime. Dead-end careers or jobs that don't pay the bills or dish out a constant diet of stress. Are these and other issues, conditions and problems simply a fact of life? Or is there a way to take action and change them? Voices for Humanity, an award-winning original series on the Scientology Network, documents how diverse individuals are changing conditions like these and making a difference in their own and others' lives.

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

Church of Scientology of Rome Promotes a Culture of Human Rights for a Better Word

ROME, Italy /ScoopCloud/ -- The Church of Scientology of Rome, in coordination with the Association of Arts, Culture and Human Rights, organized a celebration and awards ceremony in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

They presented "Human Rights Defender" awards to individuals who set an example of helping others through their human rights advocacy: Alessandra Morelli, who served for decades as delegate of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR); world-renowned Moroccan musician Nour Eddine Fatty; musician and India's cultural ambassador to Italy Rashmi Bhatt; and actor and philanthropist Paolo Pesce Nanna.

Also commended were the Demetra Borbonica Cultural Association, which supports and disseminates human rights in the field of the arts; the Prosperity and Social Promotion Association for its fight to free children from slavery; and Felix Adado and Hassan Batal who help orient immigrants to the customs and mores of their new home.

Ms. Morelli spoke of the heartache of displaced and stateless persons that she chronicled in her book Mani Che Poteggono (Hands That Protect). She had ample experience to draw from, representing the UNHCR at some of the world's most notorious refugee zones, including Sri Lanka, Georgia, Yemen, Somalia, Niger and Afghanistan. She also served in Greece when nearly a million refugees escaped to that country and began their trek through Europe in search of security and freedom.

Musicians Nour Eddine Fatty and Rashmi Bhatt brought far-away cultures to life through their musical performances. And actor Paolo Pesce Nanna spoke of his new charity to help victims of the Morocco earthquake.

Salameh Ashour, professor of Islamic culture, described how intolerance is not inherent - children have to be indoctrinated into prejudice. Raniero Ranieri, president of AVIS (Italian Association of Voluntary Blood Donors) Rome, stressed the importance of blood drives for securing the right to life for those needing transfusion. And Ikhtiar Gul Kaiam of Italy's Afghan community spoke of the plight of the women of his country.

The Church of Scientology and Scientologists are ardent supporters of human rights and they sponsor one of the world's most comprehensive human rights education and public information initiatives - United for Human Rights and its program for young people Youth for Human Rights. These nonprofits aim to create a sea change by teaching young people everywhere their inalienable rights, thus creating an entire generation of leaders who will demand full implementation of the 30 UDHR articles.

In crafting the creed of the Scientology religion, author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard stressed the belief "that all men of whatever race, color or creed were created with equal rights."

As to which of these rights is most important, Mr. Hubbard expressed a unique perspective in a lecture he recorded in 1958, stating "the biggest right there is, is not the right to vote, is not the right to freedom of speech or press or religion or anything else. The biggest right there is in human rights is the right to help."

In celebration of this 75th anniversary, Scientology Churches, missions and groups organized petition drives, human rights marches, and other public awareness campaigns.

Scientology Network has produced a series of short documentaries on human rights advocates from Guatemala to Taiwan, Colombia to South Africa, and Pakistan to Morocco who share how they have used these initiatives to create meaningful change.

The Story of Human Rights, a brief documentary on the history of human rights and its state in the world today, also airs on the network.

The 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.

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.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.humanrights.com

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

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

MULTIMEDIA:

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

VIDEO:

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

The Church of Scientology of Rome, in coordination with the Association of Arts, Culture and Human Rights, organized a celebration and awards ceremony in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

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

Monthly Mortgage Volume Decreases 10.7% In Latest MCT Indices Report

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, today announced a 10.7% decrease in mortgage lock volume in November compared to the previous month. This revelation comes as part of MCT's monthly Lock Volume Indices report, offering valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of the residential mortgage industry.

The data indicates a nuanced pattern, with a slight uptick in lock volume early in the month attributed to a marginal drop in mortgage rates and increased activity from a Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) rally. However, this surge was short-lived as volume plateaued and subsequently decreased throughout the remainder of the month, with the Thanksgiving holiday potentially contributing to this trend.

Against the backdrop of these market dynamics, the mortgage industry is hoping for reprieve as The Federal Reserve indicated we may have reached the terminal federal funds rate. Andrew Rhodes, Senior Director and Head of Trading at MCT, commented on the current scenario, saying, "While we've seen a decrease in mortgage rates from the highs which would alleviate the seasonal dip, we are still struggling with low supply and see that as a continued trend through the beginning of 2024."

To access the comprehensive insights provided by MCT's Lock Volume Indices, interested parties are encouraged to download the full report at: https://mct-trading.com/press-release/monthly-mortgage-volume-decreases-10-7-indices-report/.

MCT's Lock Volume Indices present a snapshot of rate lock volume activity in the residential mortgage industry broken out by lock type (purchase, rate/term refinance, and cash out refinance) across a broad diversity of lenders (e.g., sizes, products/services offered, business models) from MCT's national footprint.

About MCT:

For over two decades, MCT has been a leading source of innovation for the mortgage secondary market. Melding deep subject matter expertise with a passion for emerging technologies and clients, MCT is the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology. From architecting modern best execution loan sales to launching the most successful and advanced marketplace for mortgage-related assets, lenders, investors, and network partners all benefit from MCT's stewardship. MCT's technology and know-how continues to revolutionize how mortgage assets are priced, locked, protected, valued, and exchanged - offering clients the tools to thrive under any market condition.

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Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, today announced a 10.7% decrease in mortgage lock volume in November compared to the previous month. This revelation comes as part of MCT's monthly Lock Volume Indices report, offering valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of the residential mortgage industry.

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