Tag: General Editorial
12traits At Home Wellbeing Assessment: Gaming and Mental Health During COVID-19
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- As increased feelings of anxiety and depression rise during this global pandemic, 12traits announces the release of a free assessment and report breaking down the psychology of health and wellbeing as it pertains to COVID-19 circumstances - especially the decrease in physical contact due to social distancing measures.
Farewell to an American Hero: Juan ‘Skip’ Torres – Purple Heart Recipient, Korean and Vietnam War Veteran and Retired US Marshal
PINE ISLAND, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Family of Juan Manuel Torres announced today that Dr. Juan Manuel Torres of Pine Island, Fla.-a decorated Korean and Vietnam veteran and beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many-passed away this week at the age of 86-years-old after a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia.
Online Literary Journal ‘COVID TALES’ Helps Readers Find Meaning During Quarantine
OAKLAND, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- APOCRYPHILE PRESS, LLC (apocryphilepress.com) has announced the launch of a new online literary journal, "COVID TALES" featuring fiction, memoir, and poetry set during the Covid-19 Sheltering-in-place order.
Pennsylvania Plumbing Company Rockets Into Unchartered Territory with Free Tele-Plumbing Services
CHESTER SPRINGS, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- People facing plumbing issues in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic are currently unable or unwilling to invite a professional plumber into their homes. That's a tricky situation to be in. Rocket Plumbing & Drain is working to answer the call and has figured out how to save its community time, money and stress through its free virtual and tele-plumbing services.
Car Seat Mobility Device Born of Necessity
TOWSON, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Katherine Miles, creator of the Ruby Slipper Car Seat Cover, shares that for this product, which allows persons with limited mobility to enter and exit a car with ease, necessity was truly the mother of invention. Miles was faced with a common dilemma: how to help her aging parent stay active and living a full life.
Tips for Growing Grass in Shade
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- When it comes to growing grass in the shade, the process can be incredibly frustrating for homeowners. The Lawn Care Experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn have several strategies homeowners can try to combat bare spots on shady areas on the lawn.
David and Laura Merage Foundation Donates 500 Toy Boxes to Children of Healthcare Workers
DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- The David and Laura Merage Foundation launched the Merage Mini Heroes project to bring joy to the children of courageous frontline healthcare workers who are putting in extraordinarily long hours away from their families. Working in partnership with Timbuk Toys and several other local businesses, the foundation created 500 age-appropriate toy boxes that were gifted to parents at St. Joseph's Hospital and Denver Health.
National STOP THE BLEED® Day is May 21, 2020
PALMER, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- STOP THE BLEED® is an important public health campaign aimed at directly saving lives-through an effort to increase public awareness and encourage people and organizations across the United States to get trained with life-saving STOP THE BLEED techniques so they can be ready to take action and stop everyday instances of life-threatening bleeding in their homes and communities.
Pledging 1,975 Meals and More to Mark 45 Years Since Refugees First Arrived in the US on April 30, 1975
WESTMINSTER, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Vietnamese Americans in Orange County's Little Saigon issued a "Nailing It For America" challenge to other Vietnamese communities throughout the country: Join the national day of giving back beginning Thursday, April 30 to help healthcare professionals and other front-line workers fighting the coronavirus (COVID-19).
NYT Bestseller Tosca Lee Offers Comfort, Entertainment with Nightly Story Time
LINCOLN, Neb. /ScoopCloud/ -- New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee has spent the last five weeks reading to her fans live on Facebook during "Story Time with Tosca." The nightly event started March 20 with a promise to read until quarantine is no longer necessary - which means she has no idea when she'll stop.
Moving from COVID Pandemic to Kitten Crisis: The Sacramento SPCA Braces for an Overwhelming Kitten Season
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Sacramento SPCA announced today that, since April 1, it has seen a 500% increase in the number of underage kittens (younger than six weeks) come in to the shelter at 6201 Florin Perkins Rd in Sacramento versus the same time period last year.
The Ruby Slipper Car Seat Cover Increases Freedom and Mobility for Many
TOWSON, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ruby Slipper, LLC, announces that the Ruby Slipper Car Seat Cover, a deceptively simple product that grew out of a common frustration, has become a comfortable and affordable solution to a problem faced by many persons with limited mobility: the inability to enter and exit a car. The Ruby Slipper re-opens the door to more freedom and mobility.
Free At-Home Exercise Videos Offer Moms & Young Children Physical Activity While Teaching Age Appropriate Developmental Skills
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Moms of babies and preschoolers can get fit while spending quality time with their child with short home workouts that incorporate animated graphics and techniques to keep children entertained, says certified personal trainer Amy Burton. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, these videos are now offered for free on YouTube to make it convenient and affordable for a mother to exercise in the comfort of her home.
African Youth Drug Prevention (AYDP) Project Presents Substance Abuse Impact Data in Washington State
SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- On April 25 from 1 to 3 p.m., Union of Tigrean Women North America Seattle Chapter, a charitable non-profit organization supporting socio-cultural and educational causes of Ethiopians, invites the community to attend the African Youth Drug Prevention presentation of findings. The presentation will take place at the Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders (WSCACL) quarterly meeting via Zoom.
Gary Fritzen, Composer, and California Arts Org, Art-In-Relation Team for ‘There Will Be Light’ – You Sing It, New Song Challenge
STOCKTON, Calif /ScoopCloud/ -- Gary Fritzen, award winning composer of musical theatre, feeling the weight of the covid-19 pandemic announces a challenge for singers of all abilities and interest to sing his new song, "There Will Be Light."
Extreme Endeavors CEO, Isolated in Antarctica for Years at the South Pole Research Station, Authors Blog Series on Dealing with Coronavirus Issues
PHILIPPI, W.Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Michael Masterman, the founder of West Virginia-based technology company Extreme Endeavors, who spent 28 months isolated in Antarctica as the South Pole's American research station manager, is today offering a blog series of tips on how to preserve health, sanity and spirituality during today's coronavirus social distancing mandates.
Candied Nails Attributes Growth to Affordability, Choices and Stylist Program
PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Soony Costello, founder and creator, Candied Nails, saw a gap in the nail salon market and set out to fill it. Now, the business is growing in leaps and bounds. Her model for success includes long lasting nail art that is not only eye-catching, but affordable too. Candied Nails quite simply puts nail design into the hands of the consumer.
FREEDOM FIT LAUNCHES FREE COVID-19 At-Home Workouts Filmed Across America in Iconic Outdoor Locations, Available for Free on YouTube
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Freedom Fit today announced their full-length workouts filmed all across America in beautiful locations would be available for free on their new YouTube channel Freedom Fit, in order to help people worldwide while in quarantine during COVID-19.
Cake in a Card? InstaCake Cards are Ideal Way to Share Virtual Celebrations
VANCOUVER, British Columbia /ScoopCloud/ -- InstaCake has figured out the perfect way for people to share their love - even if they're quarantined at home alone. These cakes in a card are ideal for just about anyone who has something to celebrate - a birthday, anniversary, job promotion and more.
Online Retailer, Bows-N-Ties.com, Sends Out 10,000 Free KN95 Respirator Masks to All Their Customers
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Online men's tie and accessory retailer Bows-N-Ties.com is sending free protective respirator masks with every order they ship out. The first 10,000 orders they ship will receive a free mask.
Love Blossoms Essentials Unveils New Website and Beauty Bundles Program
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Love Blossoms Essentials LLC, an organic and vegan skincare brand, announces its new online shop and the release of the Essentials Beauty Bundles, its revamped subscription and auto-delivery program.
9th Grade Student Delivering Hugs for Families and Loved Ones During Pandemic
HuggyBox -
HOMER, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- HuggyBox has helped thousands of friends and families stay connected since its inception in 2017. The product was invented by now fourteen-year-old Elena Barrett who runs the company. HuggyBox allows you to send a perforated tear off heart symbolizing a hug along with a heartfelt message to the intended recipient.
Anytime Chimney Services Houston Has Listed A Helpline Number for Its Customers
HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Anytime Chimney Services Houston, a well-known chimney services provider, has provided their helpline number on the company's website. The duct cleaning Houston TX service provider has been a favorite among the community owing to its nearly impeccable services and of course, the prices it has attached.
Innovative Telehealth Company Gives Expectant Mothers and Parents Peace of Mind During COVID-19 Crisis
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- No greater concern exists in the current crisis of COVID-19 than for expectant mothers and their loved ones. The problem is two-fold, says BabyLiveAdvice. Women don't want to risk their health by exposing themselves and their unborn or newborn babies to the virus. And, even if they did try to seek outside support during these trying times, an overwhelmed healthcare system cannot meet the need.
Advanced Mediation Solutions Founder Provides Helpful Tips for Divorcees During the Coronavirus
HADDONFIELD, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Getting divorced is a major life change, and the process is stressful even under the best of circumstances. Now as the nation grapples with the COVID-19 outbreak, it has pushed many divorcing spouses to the breaking point. "This is a trying time for everyone in our country, but it is especially hard on individuals who were already dealing with other major difficulties," says Roseann Vanella, founder of Advanced Mediation Solutions.
Are Your Kids in Danger of Being Sexually Abused at School?
SAN MATEO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Thousands of children every year are molested, used for pornography or otherwise sexually abused by teachers, coaches or other school employees - according to leading research, school employees sexually abuse one in ten students before the end of high school. New resources from Stop School Sexual Abuse (SSSA) help parents keep their kids safe.
Sola Salon Studios Becomes the First Salon Studio Concept for Beauty Professionals to Open in New Jersey!
WAYNE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sola Salon Studios has had many "firsts" since the company's inception in 2004. On May 6, 2019, Sola added another historic milestone to the list by officially being the first salon studio/suite concept for beauty professionals to open in the state of New Jersey!
Shobitam, one of the fastest growing Indian Ethnic Wear Brands in the US, releases Shobitam Signature Collections, to celebrate International Women’s Day
SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Shobitam Inc,. designers of beautiful Indian Ethnic Wear announced the release of Shobitam Signature Collections, their largest product launch yet. The Pure Silk Sarees of the Signature Collections are inspired by the rich heritage of Indian handloom and mark a significant expansion to Shobitam's collection of highly rated sarees, blouses, gowns and jewelry.
Twenty-Two States Proclaim March 2020 SUDC Awareness Month for Unexplained Childhood Deaths
ROSELAND, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation thanks Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia for making statewide proclamations declaring March 2020 SUDC Awareness Month.
Mateo Blanco: American dreamer turned successful American tenor
ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mateo Blanco, an accomplished musician and celebrated visual artist, is re-releasing his debut album "Mateo Blanco 724," in honor of its 10th anniversary.
Landscape Design Book Follows Cookbook Format with DIY Garden Recipes
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Garden Design Recipes: Design Without the Designer" (ISBN: 978-1734260007) by April Harden is a DIY-garden design book that provides easy-to-follow instructions. Set up in a recipe-style format, there are garden design recipes for how to create 75 different gardens in multiple zones across the country.
Tree Crashes on to Glenside Home because of Hidden Danger Inside Trunk
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- It's late on Friday afternoon, and a Glenside homeowner is out running errands when her cell phone starts dinging with text messages. She checks her phone to find alerts from her neighbors: a tall Hemlock Tree has crashed down onto her house in the 60 mph wind gusts! Thankfully Giroud Tree and Lawn's ISA Certified Arborist, Mike Chenail was able to assess the tree ASAP.
Make Alzheimer’s a Memory: BRAIN CARES – Helping People Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
ST. LOUIS, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Brain Cares™ has announced the launch of its new website - BrainCares.com. With a mission to "Make Dementia a Memory," Brain Cares helps people practice lifestyle behaviors that are known to promote brain health.
Beach Floor & Decor Awarded Best Of Houzz 2020 – The Annual People’s Choice Award Highlights Home Remodeling and Design Professionals
SANIBEL, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Beach Floor & Decor of Sanibel, Florida has won a "Best Of Houzz" award for Outstanding Customer Service" on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design.
Locksmith San Antonio Now offers 24/7 Local Locksmith Services
SAN ANTONIO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Texas Pro Locksmith San Antonio is a service which deals with any kind of key issues. The service covers residential, commercial, car keys, and any other key issues. Dealing with the key issue is a serious problem and it needs help from the expert.