Groundbreaking New Book Transforms the Death Process for Terminally Ill, Families
ASHEVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Individuals who are living with a terminal illness and the people who love them can now deeply transform their shared experience of the dying process, thanks to a new book released today by author Melody LeBaron, “Transforming Death: Creating Sacred Space for the Dying” (ISBN: 978-1733477123).
Lifelong Writer and Survivor of Cancer and Abuse Shares Her Story In a Self-Help Book
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — “Through It All I’m Still Standing” (ISBN: 978-1735052519) is the first book from the talented writer and publisher Towanna Hogue as she shares her personal experiences surviving several challenges, including marriage, divorce, cancer, and starting over with readers worldwide.
When the Pandemic Stopped TV Production in NYC, a Camera-crane Company Started Shooting Iconic Classic Cars for Free
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — The alluring beauty of classic automobiles is the subject of short videos by television camera-crane specialist Howard Heitner, launching as Classic Car Video. The series starts with heavyweights of classic car subculture: A rare ’69 Corvette; and the celebrated ‘64.5 Original Mustang.
Perigee Fund Invests in 2020 Mom, Executive Director Joins from Cigna
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — 2020 Mom has been awarded a significant multi-year capacity investment by the Perigee Fund, a philanthropic organization focused in supporting early parenting, so families can thrive.
ONE WOMAN’S LIFE IN CARDS: Imagine Seeing All the Cards You’ve Ever Received in Your Lifetime Displayed in One Place
TOPEKA, Kan. /ScoopCloud/ — That’s exactly what Linda M. of Topeka, Kansas has done with My Life in Cards. Linda M. celebrated her 59th birthday in 2020 and has been collecting her personal greeting cards since she was 8 years old.
MAGLITE Introduces New Backpack Line that Meets the MAGLITE Standard for Performance and Durability
ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — MAGLITE® is introducing a line of backpacks that meet the MAGLITE standard for performance and durability. The backpacks are “Manufactured in the U.S.A.” The backpacks are made to the same standards as those provided to active duty service members of the U.S. military.
Expat Entrepreneur Jewel Daniels Delivers a Blueprint to Thrive in a Post Global Pandemic World in New Book
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — Most people currently face the pressing concern of how to move the needle from crisis to success during a global pandemic. “Three Sides of Every Crisis: Strategies to Sustain Business, Manage Your Career and Take Care of You” (ISBN: 978-0974999173) by Jewel Daniels offers a roadmap on how to pivot during an international economic tsunami.
Crawford Entertainment Announces an All New Season of ‘Flip My Florida Yard’ and They’re Looking for Yards to Flip
LAKE MARY, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Crawford Entertainment, producers of the television series “Flip My Florida Yard” are currently searching for Florida homeowners and their family members to be on the show and have a portion of their yard replaced with a Florida-Friendly landscape.
Colorado Optometrists Announce 8 Ways to Protect Your Eyes This Summer
DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — A lot has changed for the summer of 2020, but the Colorado Optometric Association and 2020 Eyes Colorado wants everyone to know that summer eye health is still important. Colorado’s sunlight is roughly 20% brighter than at sea level and is even more intense at the top of a mountain as there is less atmosphere at higher elevations to filter out UV rays.
American Artist Mateo Blanco Creates a Portrayal of the American Flag Made from His Clothing
ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — As our country faces a pandemic and signs of a nation divided, the need for hope and happiness is greater than ever before. Renowned artist and proud American Mateo Blanco has seen these signs and is making a stand for unity through his art.
Significant Changes in Airline Pet Travel Options: Company Offers Safe Alternative
TUCSON, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ — 25 years ago, when Happy Tails Travel began shipping pets by air, it was a simple process with many flight options and minimal restrictions. Slowly the requirements increased. This is especially true over the past 2 years, during which time many airlines suspended flying pets for a period of time to improve pet safety and decrease airline liability. These changes continue to rise.
COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter Disproportionately Affecting Black Moms in America
COCKEYSVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ — June’s first-ever State of Black Mothers In America became the largest conference dedicated to this audience in the world, says event co-host Christine Michel Carter. With nearly 2,000 attendees, it surpassed the attendance of the previous title holder by more than three-fold.
AARP Maryland Seeks 2020 Andrus Award for Community Service Nominees
BALTIMORE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ — AARP Maryland is continuing to accept nominations for its 2020 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honor a Marylander over the age of 50, who is sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2020.
Pets and Fireworks – Tips to Keep Pets Happy and Safe on July 4th
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Every Independence Day, shelters are filled with lost and injured pets. The Sacramento SPCA is recommending the following tips to keep your pet safe so you can all enjoy a happy and safe Fourth of July.
New Rug Website Makes Finding a Specific Rug Size a Breeze
WESTPORT, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ — It’s a common problem for consumers – finding just the right size area rug to fit a specific space. A new website, RugsBySize.com, launched by GetBySize, LLC, solves this problem by aggregating multiple retailers all in one place. Consumers no longer have to visit different retailers to find what they’re looking for.
Med spa adds medically supervised weight loss to its list of services in Kentucky
CRESTWOOD, Ky. /ScoopCloud/ — A medical aesthetics practice near Louisville, Kentucky is branching out beyond its usual cosmetic treatments to incorporate a new program geared toward weight loss and weight management. Vibrant Med Spa recently announced the addition of its new Wellness Through Weight Management Program to aid clients in reaching their weight loss goals.
New Book, ‘Tenacity’ is a Story of Courage and Resilience in the Face of Adversities
FORT MYERS, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Veena Sharma is an Indo-Fijian author, who has released her memoir “Tenacity” (ISBN: 978-1643883861). It is a story of risk, courage, and determination. Ultimately, it’s a story of the human spirit’s triumph over fear. Born into poverty, uprooted from her homeland, forced to marry a stranger, subjected to physical and emotional abuse.
Six PBS Stations Join A National Initiative to Break The Stereotypes of Individuals with Disabilities
ROCHESTER, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — July 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of President Bush signing into law the Americans with Disabilities Act. In celebration of this civil rights law, WXXI Public Media (Rochester, New York) is leading a pilot project to expand its innovative “Move to Include” initiative into five additional communities.
Maglite and Movember – Two Iconic Worldwide Brands Partner to Shine Light on Men’s Health
ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Maglite and Movember are partnering to shine a light on men’s health and well-being. The Movember Mini Maglite AA PRO LED is available now. Owning one will shine a light on your support of men’s health issues and a percentage of the proceeds will go to supporting the causes championed by Movember.
Doggy Dashing on June 27 – Walking Together to Save Lives
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Sacramento SPCA is hosting their annual Doggy Dash this Saturday, June 27, 2020 – and this year is sure to offer more than just another walk in the park. Now celebrating its 27th anniversary, the Doggy Dash has grown into Northern California’s largest 2K/5K dog walk and pet festival.
Tech Company HoloPundits Offers Free Augmented Reality Fireworks for July 4
DUBLIN, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ — While social distancing guidelines are still in effect, many Fourth of July celebrations have been put on hold. Though nothing can replace the magic of real fireworks, HoloPundits, a technology company, created a free augmented reality experience available to anyone with a smartphone or tablet.
Customizable Kids’ Routine Charts Help Fill a Needed Niche
AURORA, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — Marie Green, founder Inspired Prose Printables, saw a need and filled it. She used her graphic design skills to create a business that helps busy parents wrangle schedules through simple drag and drop features that are actually fun for kids to follow.
Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda, Together with Collaborative Partners, Distributes Free PPE to Facilities in Alameda County
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda today announces the upcoming free drive-through PPE distribution to Alameda County facilities on Friday, June 26, 2020.
Singing Dog Vanilla Introduces Organic Vanilla Cocoa Frosting Mix in Compostable Packaging
EUGENE, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ — Singing Dog Vanilla is introducing an Organic Vanilla Cocoa Frosting Mix with compostable packaging after movement of their Organic Vanilla Frosting Mix surged by 209% this year. Sales growth is most likely encouraged by an increase in home baking while people shelter in place.
How to Combat the Spotted Lanternfly Now in the Nymph Stage
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ — The Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive insect that has invaded the Philadelphia area. All winter long, their eggs lay waiting for the warm weather, carefully encased in a protective, hardened layer of secretion. Now that they’ve emerge as nymphs, it’s time to take action!
African-American Mother and Daughter Team Develop Solutions in New Cosmetic Lines
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Entrepreneur Raquel Riley Thomas and her 14-year-old daughter Maria Raquel Thomas have both started cosmetic lines to bring solutions to problems women and girls have. Raquel, an Army Veteran and former Pageant Queen, is the founder of Raquel Riley Thomas Beauty.
Colorado Optometrists Announce Tips to Help Avoid Eye Health Challenges from Increased Screen Time During COVID-19 Pandemic
DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — As social distancing becomes a normal way of life during the COVID-19 pandemic many individuals are participating in increased screen time. The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) and the public health campaign 2020 Eyes Colorado, have collected tips from its doctors of optometry on how to keep eyes healthy.
Bunk 57 Ministries Receives a $40,126 grant to reshape the lives of Minority Young Men
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Bunk 57 Ministries has received a $40,126 grant from the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council to fund its Youth Discipleship Program for minority youth, young men ages 12-17.
New Book: ‘Poems, Untold’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — “Poems, Untold” (ISBN: 979-8651689033), by Elen Krut, is a collection of inspirational poems written by the author to encourage, guide, reflect, and present a different perspective and observations to readers.
Confidence Therapist and Authentic Dating Strategist Shares 3 Reasons Why Settling Right Now Might Be Beneficial to Your Love Life
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Confidence therapist and authentic dating strategist Kimmy Seltzer, founder of Charisma Quotient LLC, explains why settling might be best right now. There was a time when you swept left on someone who was a vegetarian.
Kentucky Nurses Join COVID Relief Efforts in Hard-Hit Florida
CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. /ScoopCloud/ — Owners of a medical aesthetics practice in Northern Kentucky used the temporary shutdown of their business as an opportunity to help with COVID-19 relief efforts. Candace Reusch, BSN, and Jennifer Crane, RN, owners of Zero Gravity Med Spa, are just getting back into the swing of things at their medical aesthetics practice.
Statement from The African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce on The Civil Unrest and State of Race Relations In America
DETROIT, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ — As a civic organization committed to racial and economic justice, the sustained outpouring of grief, anger and civil unrest sweeping our country and the globe serve as a stark reminder of not only America’s promises and ideals, but also its legacy injustices and shortcomings. Championing equality, diversity and inclusion, the African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) joins the global chorus of those sickened and appalled by the inhumanity we have witnessed.
Drag Queen Story Hour Hosts World Pride Party 2020 via Livestream, a Celebration of Diverse Stories for Kids Across the Globe
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Drag Queen Story Hour announced its inaugural global pride celebration “Drag Queen Story Hour World Pride Party 2020,” to be held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 1 p.m. EDT (10 a.m. PDT / 6 p.m. BST / 7 p.m. CEST) as a livestream. Timed to coincide with the observance of LGBTQ Pride in several cities across the globe.
Maryland Officials and Non-Profits Unite to Combat Elder Financial Abuse PROTECT Week 2020 Launches on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
BALTIMORE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ — Media Advisory — AARP Maryland announces Press Conference announcing PROTECT Week (Preventing Older Americans From Financial Exploitation) Statewide Public Education Campaign, Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10 a.m. ET.
New Better Topics Card Game Helps Couples and Families Strengthen Relationships
SHEFFIELD, U.K. /ScoopCloud/ — A new card game is on the horizon that has the potential to strengthen and improve relationships. Better Topics, a replayable card game created by Diana and Robert Indries, is a catalyst to help people have more fun, more meaningful conversations and better communication.