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Women and The Vote NYS Initiative Honors State Suffragists

ROCHESTER, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Women and the Vote NYS announces that a new initiative, timed to coincide with the 19th Amendment Centennial, is being launched to develop a mobile-friendly online database with interactive map of gravesites across New York State of the suffragists who worked tirelessly to bring about women's right to vote.

The goal is to catalogue both well-known suffragists, regardless of gender, as well as individuals whose contributions may be all but lost to history. Additionally, the site will provide links to voter registration.

A second focus of the project will take place on Election Day 2020, when filmmakers from across the state will be stationed at suffragists' gravesites to interview visitors coming with their "I Voted' stickers. Those interviews will be assembled and edited into a documentary film, ELECTION DAY 2020 NYS.

Residents across New York State who know of, or are related to, an individual who took an active role in the Suffragist movement are invited to help identify their gravesite by visiting the website http://www.womenandthevotenys.com/ and adding information, including:
* Name of the suffragist
* Name and location of the cemetery where the suffragist is buried
* Names of any living relatives
* Suffragist activities in which the individual was involved
* Photo of the gravesite or other historic photos

In addition to adding suffragist listings to the website, residents are invited to join the "Suffragist Search Parties," in which groups of volunteers will populate the website catalogue by entering information on suffragists.

Rochester-based party dates include:
* Saturday, February 22 from 10 am to 1 pm at the National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House Carriage House, 17 Madison St, Rochester, NY
* Saturday, March 14 from 10 am to 1 pm at the 1872 Café, 431 W Main St, Rochester, NY
* Friday, March 27 from 9 am to 12 noon at the Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries. University of Rochester
* Saturday, April 4 from 10 am to 1 pm at the 1872 Café
* Friday April 24 from 9 am to 12 noon at the Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation

Because of space limitations, residents interested in volunteering to participate in these events through researching, fact checking, and entering confirmed suffragist submissions must register in advance, by sending an email noting date(s) available to info@womenandthevotenys.com. Volunteers will need to supply their own computers for data entry

This project is the brainchild of Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker, programmer, and educator Linda Moroney, owner of Low to the Ground Productions. Linda will produce and direct the documentary ELECTION DAY 2020 NYS. Collaborating on this project will be award-winning storyteller Lorraine Woerner-MacGowan, owner of Four Cats Creative and Laura Chekow, film educator, aficionado, and community project coordinator.

In sharing the mission of this project, Linda Moroney explained, "After making ELECTION DAY 2016, it was clear there was a much bigger story to tell from New York State's vast involvement in the suffragist movement. Our goal is to connect the dots from that history to the present day and to shine a light on New York State's rich suffragist legacy, as inclusively as possible."

This program is being funded in part by Humanities New York with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The National Susan B. Anthony House & Museum serves as the fiscal sponsor for this project.

MORE INFORMATION: http://www.womenandthevotenys.com/

Low to the Ground Productions, owned by Linda Moroney and Todd McCammon, is a Rochester-based, independent film production company, dedicated to making compelling and innovative films since 2001.

Four Cats Creative is a Rochester-based digital media company. Owner Lorraine Woerner helps entrepreneurs, small businesses, and organizations develop their brand through storytelling across digital media. Her company is a certified New York State Minority Women Business Enterprise (WMBE).

The mission of Humanities New York is to strengthen critical society and the bonds of community, using the humanities to foster engaged inquiry and dialogue around social and cultural concerns.

The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House interprets the great reformer's vision and story, preserves and shares her National Historic Landmark home and headquarters, collects and exhibits artifacts related to her life and work, and offers tours and interpretive programs to inspire and challenge individuals to make a positive difference.

Women and the Vote NYS announces that a new initiative, timed to coincide with the 19th Amendment Centennial, is being launched to develop a mobile-friendly online database with interactive map of gravesites across New York State of the suffragists who worked tirelessly to bring about women's right to vote.

Related link: http://www.womenandthevotenys.com/

Travel Insurance Companies vs. Cruise Lines: Why Shopping Around Is The Better Choice

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- With the kick off of the Cruise Wave Season this month, the time when cruise companies offer the best deals on cruises, TravelInsurance.com urges travelers to purchase travel insurance early to protect their investments and ensure they're covered in the event of travel mishaps. Travel insurance can cover issues that occur both prior to embarkation or during a cruise, wreaking havoc on what is meant to be a dream adventure.

What many cruise travelers may not know is that they have options when it comes to travel insurance, and that by comparing plans, they can secure the best protection for their situation, at the best price.

"Cruises can be a great option for travelers, however they can present unique issues when it comes to travel mishaps, as a missed connection or delayed flight can put an entire trip into peril," said Stan Sandberg, co-founder of TravelInsurance.com. "Travel insurance is an affordable way to protect yourself if something unexpected does arise. Taking the time to find the right options, specific to your circumstances, is important. We highly recommend travelers shop around for the right coverage for their needs."

By taking advantage of captive customers in the booking process, cruise lines generally offer a single or limited selection of options at the time of purchase which may not be cost-effective compared to the options provided from multiple providers through comparison sites like TravelInsurance.com.

Cruisers should be prepared for the following common travel concerns:

Cancellations: Unforeseen circumstances can result in the need to cancel a trip at the last minute -- from work emergencies to illness. Travel insurance companies offer trip cancellation protection which provides refunds for the prepaid, non-refundable cruise costs as well as flights and accommodations booked, if the trip is canceled due to a covered reason. Travel insurance purchased directly through the cruise line may only provide a voucher or credit for a covered cancellation and may cover fewer reasons for cancellations, depending on the plan purchased. And travel insurance purchase directly from the cruise lines may not cover your flights, excursions or accommodations if they weren't purchased with the cruise line or the cruise agency.

Missed Port of Call: Some travel insurance plans are designed specifically for the cruise market. For example, the APRIL Travel Protection Cruise plan, available on TravelInsurance.com, offers coverage in the event a cruise misses a scheduled port of call on the cruise itinerary. The plan will pay an inconvenience fee of $200 per missed port up to $600 if the cruise skips the port.

Missed Connections: The leading causes of missing a cruise ship include delayed flights or adverse weather conditions. Cruise ships run on tight schedules, and they will not cover any missed departure time. Travel insurance (via Missed Connection coverage) can reimburse the traveler for a set dollar amount to re-book travel to catch up with their cruise at the next port.

"It's important to remember that the best time to purchase travel insurance is immediately after buying the cruise ticket," continued Sandberg. "Check multiple providers and compare plans to find the right fit for you and your trip."

By buying right away, coverage will include pre-departure benefits (such as trip cancellation coverage) for the longest period possible. Purchasing early also allows buyers to take advantage of certain available upgrades such as Cancel For Any Reason coverage.

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

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

With the kick off of the Cruise Wave Season this month, the time when cruise companies offer the best deals on cruises, TravelInsurance.com urges travelers to purchase travel insurance early to protect their investments and ensure they're covered in the event of travel mishaps.

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

HexGn Study: Startup Investors Shun Asia in 2019 and Flock to Americas and Europe

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- HexGn released a study of the funding trends in the global startup ecosystem in 2019; the team analyzed over 60,000 deals and one million data points for the report. Globally, the total funding for technology Startups this year dipped by 22 percent to $293 billion from $375 billion in 2018, with a 27 percent drop in deals. Health & Medtech clocked the highest number of transactions, while Fintech scored in terms of numbers in 2019.

In North America, funding came down to $154 billion from $165 billion in 2018, with a 31 percent drop in deals. However, If there ever was a time in recent years that the US moved far ahead of others, it is 2019. The US attracted more startup funding than the next 30 countries combined, combing $100 billion more Startup funding than second-placed China. San Francisco Bay Area, on its own, drew 18 percent of the global Startup funding.

Asia bore the brunt with investments shrinking 47 percent to $83 billion from $157 billion last year, and the deals went down by 27 percent, primarily due to China Startup funding crashing from $117 billion to just $51 billion in 2019, a drop of 56 percent. However, India bucked the Asian mayhem, with investments surging to $14 billion, up 18 percent in 2019.

Despite being in the news for 'Brexit,' declining auto sales and banking sector woes, Europe Startup funding held steady. Investments went up by eight percent from $43 billion to $47 billion in 2019, with the number of deals dropping by 20 percent, due to the continued focus of European governments on startups.

In Africa, investments grew from $1.7 billion to $1.85 in 2019; deals fell by 16 percent. South America got $3.95 in 2019 over $3.45 billion last year, and the deals dipped by 15 percent. The investments in the Oceania region went down by six percent from $2.8 billion to $2.7 billion in 2019.

In the 2019 annual Startup report, HexGn announced the Top Ten Startup Cities for 2020. In the order of global ranking, they are, San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Beijing, London, Shanghai, Delhi NCR, Singapore, Los Angeles County, Hangzhou and Bengaluru. These top ten cities from five countries, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, India and Singapore, account for 58 percent of global funding, signifying its standing.

Big things start small, Bahrain, Croatia, and Romania find a mention in the HexGn 2019 Global startup report for growing their Startup funding by over twenty times in 2019, despite the slowdown.

About HexGn

HexGn through its global research, industry events, and programs, equips students, entrepreneurs and businesses to tap into new opportunities and Future Proof themselves.

Website: https://hexgn.com/

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HexGn released a study of the funding trends in the global startup ecosystem in 2019; the team analyzed over 60,000 deals and one million data points for the report.

Related link: https://hexgn.com/

Ball Drop Show Announces Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration with Exclusive Dinner Show Performances and Ultimate Ball Drop Views

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ball Drop Show (http://www.balldropshow.com) at Bobby Van's Times Square announces its annual New Year's Eve gala celebration with a show featuring Cirque inspired performers and a world-class view of the iconic Times Square Ball Drop in New York City, including a four-course meal, a premium open bar with champagne toast and exclusive admission to the Ball Drop After Party to follow.

The unforgettable New Year's Eve experience includes some of the most astonishing and timeless acts, but with an acrobatic spin. It is, organizers say, "The perfect artistic entertainment and circus-style theatrics ... that evokes the imagination, invokes the senses and provokes the emotions of guests."

Ball Drop Show is open to a limited number of guests and kicks off at 8:15 p.m. Dec. 31 at Bobby Vans Times Square, 135 West 50th St., New York City and runs through 3 a.m., just a few blocks away from the official Times Square Ball Drop.

The four-course meal includes an appetizer, pasta, an entrée, side dishes, and coffee and tea served with a chef's assortment of desserts. A silent vegetarian/vegan option is available for each course. The open bar includes premium liquors, an assortment of wines and beers as well as juices and soda.

VIP event tickets range from $599 to $1,199 per person, including a private escort to watch the Ball Drop live in Times Square, followed by complementary access to the Ball Drop After Party, which include music by a top-rated DJ playing Top 40 hits, dancing, a photo booth, and a premium open bar.

For more information about the dinner show and for tickets, please visit: https://balldropshow.com/.

About Bobby Van's New York Times Square:

Bobby Van's is best known for in-house aged steaks - beef is aged for 24 to 28 days to ensure that the meat has a deep depth of flavor - fresh seafood and classics from the grill. http://www.bobbyvans.com.

MULTIMEDIA:
* LOGO: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VpLbeZ7OrFFPXNGpzpwSRzvl0k9OoQLm/view?usp=sharing
* FLYER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mZTQUk8xWXwCFzr5ORWcfqnSzvulPkqB/view?usp=sharing
* VIEW OF THE BALL DROP: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ryrkYa3f4DkatZqHA5pG72kavJOGBgu0/view?usp=sharing
* ENTERTAINMENT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jrxaL7j_dwSPNog2lL_g3WDBvTe3XE0o/view?usp=sharing
* 4-COURSE MENU: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15MB5_wN2uCLibvxR_-jbdfNiVoxBUczO/view?usp=sharing

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/ywr8n6P3ecY

Ball Drop Show at Bobby Van's Times Square announces its annual New Year's Eve gala celebration with a show featuring Cirque inspired performers and a world-class view of the iconic Times Square Ball Drop in New York City, including a four-course meal, a premium open bar with champagne toast and exclusive admission to the Ball Drop After Party to follow.

Related link: https://balldropshow.com/

TravelInsurance.com, A Leading Travel Insurance Comparison Site, Offers Travel Tips to Reduce Stress Over the Holidays

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- This year, more Americans are expected to travel between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1 than ever before, according to the American Automobile Association, making travel mishaps even more likely this holiday season. Whether traveling to be with loved ones or for that end-of-year dream escape, there is a high potential for stress. Crowds can be overwhelming, and weather can quickly throw your plans into disarray. TravelInsurance.com, a leading travel insurance comparison website, offers tips to get you through the holiday travel season smoothly.

"Spending time with friends and family is really what this holiday season is all about; however, making this happen is often easier said than done," said Stan Sandberg, co-founder of TravelInsurance.com. "Whether road-tripping or taking to the skies, travel setbacks have become an inevitable part of travel during the busy season and can range from delays or cancellations to lost luggage. There are, however, some key ways to help alleviate the stress of the season, including purchasing travel insurance, that we encourage all travelers to consider."

Below are some tips from TravelInsurance.com to help reduce stress while traveling during the holidays:

Make a checklist. Holiday travel can involve a lot of things that travel at other times of the year does not. There's packing for different climates, the potential for bad weather, navigating crowds and making sure your holiday presents make it to your final destination. One of the best ways to organize is to make a detailed checklist of everything that needs to be done - from packing to reconfirming reservations to checking weather conditions. Experienced travelers will also create a contact list with all of the important phone numbers for the trip - your hotel, your car rental agency, your airline, your travel insurance provider, and friends or family you are meeting at your destination. Depending on your destination, consider keeping an electronic vault with your credit card numbers, photos of your passport or other identification to easily access if your belongings get lost or are stolen.

Purchase travel insurance. There are many problems that can arise during any trip; flights can get canceled or delayed, baggage can get lost, stolen or damaged, medical emergencies can occur, or work obligations can come between you and your vacation. "A good travel insurance policy covers all of these possible scenarios and more," continued Sandberg. "Instead of stressing out over these risks, you can travel with peace of mind by purchasing a quality travel protection plan that will ease the financial burden of the most common travel setbacks."

Get a head start. Ensuring that your plans are set and in place can be a major stress reliever. Pack a few days early to avoid the chaos of packing the night before your departure. Make arrangements with a sitter for your pets or enlist a friend or neighbor to watch your house. If you can, secure seating arrangements on your flights ahead of time to make sure your traveling party gets seated together. Make sure your mobile phones are fully charged, and download your airline's app so you'll get alerts if your flight is delayed or your gate changes.

Have gifts shipped to your destination. Checking items on a flight can be difficult, and there are limits to how many items can be checked with one passenger. Bringing gifts along for the trip only adds more luggage and stress. Chances are also good that the price of shipping the gifts to the destination is much cheaper than having the gifts checked on the plane. Just don't forget to purchase gift bags or wrapping paper as well to have when you arrive at your destination.

Leave early. Give yourself extra time to get to the airport, especially if you are planning to check baggage or if you are traveling with a large group. Busy travel days can mean traffic jams, long security lines and short staffing at the airport. Missing your flights may result in having to pay hefty change fees or having to purchase new tickets altogether.

Travel insurance comparison sites, like TravelInsurance.com, offer consumers a way to search, compare and purchase from among the most recognizable insurance provider names in the industry and afford a consumer a better chance of finding the right travel insurance plan at the right price. Consumers can buy directly and securely through the website and receive a policy via email within minutes.

For more information and travel tips, visit https://www.travelinsurance.com/.

About TravelInsurance.com:

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

This year, more Americans are expected to travel between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1 than ever before, according to the American Automobile Association, making travel mishaps even more likely this holiday season. Whether traveling to be with loved ones or for that end-of-year dream escape, there is a high potential for stress. TravelInsurance.com, a leading travel insurance comparison website, offers tips to get you through the holiday travel season smoothly.

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

Enzove Reviews and Compares the Latest in Jewelry

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Enzove offers comprehensive buying guides and product reviews of jewelry and related accessories with updated comparison and top product pages. They aim to guide consumers through a progressively complex market and direct them to buy the best products through their in-depth analysis. Enzove filters through the current wave of innovations and products with an objective lens to elevate user experience beyond marketing, hype, and specifications.

The website provides extensive and thorough product reviews, comparisons, and market research for jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, nose pins, and customized earrings, to name a few. In addition to this, Enzove also enlists jewelry cabinets, jewelry cleaners, meditation beads, and accessories such as brooches, pins, etc. They closely follow the latest releases and updates from all leading brands in the category, such as Kate Spade, SoCal Buttercup, and more, to keep the customers up-to-date.

It contains a unique section dedicated to product comparisons of top-selling and niche products, presenting a direct correlation and difference between products through various parameters like quality, price, features, aggregated consumer, and professional ratings along with review snippets and videos by experts. The site generates aggregated ratings gathered by meticulous research and through the information cumulated from trusted sites to exhibit a contrast in public sentiment and experiences related to specific products.

Enzove has been specifically designed with consumers in mind. It focuses on collating product information and video reviews to highlight product comparisons to help consumers make informed and careful purchase decisions. The website features product reviews and comparisons of the latest styles and designs available in the jewelry market. In addition to listing the best-selling products in specific categories and aggregating customer ratings of products, they also bring out relevant reports regarding the latest developments in the field of jewelry and related accessories.

Learn more: http://www.enzove.com/

Enzove offers comprehensive buying guides and product reviews of jewelry and related accessories with updated comparison and top product pages. They aim to guide consumers through a progressively complex market and direct them to buy the best products through their in-depth analysis.

Related link: http://www.enzove.com/

The Nation’s Largest Track Series For Girls Produces World-Class Athletes and Exceptional Young Women

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dec. 14-16, 2019 -- This weekend's opening preliminary meet of the Colgate Women's Games was the first event since the passing of its founder, Fred Thompson. Thompson's contribution to the sport extended well beyond mentoring and coaching dozens of Olympians and world-class athletes; his self-proclaimed greatest accomplishment was the creation of what has become both an incubator for young athletic talent, and a venue that provides girls and young women a means to develop self-esteem and a sense of personal achievement. Thompson was inducted into the US Track and Field Hall of Fame on December 7, 2019.

Sandra Parick-Farmer one of countless women who trace their success in school, athletics, or their personal or professional lives back to Brooklyn at the Colgate Women's Games was also inducted to the Hall of Fame.

The Games have produced an astounding 26 Olympians, hundreds of national champions, and just this October, a number of women who competed in the Games throughout grade-school won gold medals at the 2019 IAAF World Track and Field Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Brooklyn to Boston, Newcomers and Returning Champions Achieve Personal Records!

On Friday in the High School division, thousands came from all over the East Coast from as far as Boston to set a fast opening pace. Newcomer Maya Dorer, a tenth grader from Brooklyn's St. Joseph High School, scored a double win with a personal best 2:16.72 in the 800 meters and ran 4:47.48 in the 1500 meters; returning Colgate Games' finalist Dayahanna Douglas, also a sophomore from Brooklyn (Midwood High School), won the 55 meters in a personal best 7.16.

Peyton Rollins, a junior Olympic champion, long-time participant and returning finalist, is one of several girls who travel all the way from Boston. Peyton won the 55 meter-hurdles in 8:13. Jadah Fitzgerald of John Adams High school in Queens won the 200 meters in 26.04; Alina LaForest of St. Basil Academy, Jenkintown, PA won the 400 meters in 58.97; Selah Dungey of Newark Academy won the high jump, clearing the bar at 5'2" and Denae Hill of West Orange High School, NJ won the shot put with a toss of 12.13M.

Meet Director Cheryl Toussaint said, "The Colgate Women's Games have always been much more than a competition for athletic talent. Fred Thompson had a vision to provide a means for girls of any ability to challenge them to discover their own potential. The distance so many are willing to travel, and the incredible commitment of so many families, friends and coaches who encourage and support their girls and young women, are a testimony to the importance of his legacy."

Saturday in the Mid School division, four-time Colgate Women's Games' record-holder Avery Lewis of Friends' Central in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, won the 55 meters in 7.03, and the 200 meters in 24.95. Ron-niah Wright, a returning finalist all the way from Stone Mountain, Georgia, won the 55 meter-hurdles in 8.35 and Kaela Swift of Brooklyn's Success Academy won the 400 meters in 1:01:3. Last year's Elementary B Finals champion Da'mira Allen of Northly Middle School in Aston, PA won the 800 meters in 2:25.49; Payton Drumwright of Carver Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, won the 1500 meters in 5:03.47; Alanna Woolfolk of Clayton Middle School in New Jersey cleared the high jump bar at 5'4" for the win, and Shalisha Robertson of Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School in New Haven, Connecticut won the shot put with a 9.44M toss.

Also Saturday, the College/Open division included several nationally ranked athletes. Results are available at colgategame.com/results

Returning Finalists Open Strong!

On Sunday, the Elementary B division featured returning finalists placing first in every event. Sophia Cope of Coles School, Scotch Plains, NJ won the 55 meters in 8.13. Alyssa Durant of Happy Hollow Middle School in Boston, MA won the 55 meter-hurdles in 11.59, and the High Jump bar clearing 4'2" a personal record; Sydney Chadwick of St. Mathew School in Edison, NJ won the 400 meters in 1:07.74, also a personal record; Rhia Randolph of Philp's Academy in Newark, NJ won the 200 meters in 29.05; Paige Sheppard of St. Bartholomew Academy in Scotch Plains, NJ, won the 800 in 2:33.23.

Also Sunday, the Elementary A division featured newcomers from as far as Massachusetts, and 30's Plus competitors featured nationally ranked athletes, several of who have competed since elementary school.

Participation in the Colgate Women's Games is completely free. Girls and young women compete within their own grade divisions for ribbons, medals and points.

Four preliminary meets and a semi-finals at Pratt Institute will determine who will compete at the finals at the New Balance Track and Field Center at The Armory, New York Saturday, February 1, 20 where trophies and educational grants-in-aid from Colgate-Palmolive Company are awarded to top place finishers in each grade division.

Promising young track stars, parents, coaches and recruiters can find information about the program and follow results at https://www.colgategames.com/results.

*VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/I1iV46-kfxg

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CAPTION: "Elementary B participants at the opening preliminary meet of the 46th annual Colgate Women's Games at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn NY on Sunday.

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CAPTION: Elementary A competitors at the opening preliminary meet of the nation's largest track and field series for women, the Colgate Women's Games, on Sunday in Brooklyn, NY.

Dec. 14-16, 2019 -- This weekend's opening preliminary meet of the Colgate Women's Games was the first event since the passing of its founder, Fred Thompson. Thompson's contribution to the sport extended well beyond mentoring and coaching dozens of Olympians and world-class athletes.

Related link: http://www.colgategames.com/

EPIC Adds Matthew Presutti as Managing Principal in their New York operations

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Matthew Presutti has joined their EPIC New York operations as managing principal on the employee benefits team.

Presutti will be based in New York City as part of Frenkel Benefits, an EPIC Company and report to Adam Okun, co-president and Larry Kirshner, co-president EPIC New York. In his new position, he will responsible for the strategic oversight, new business development and the design, placement and management of employee benefits insurance programs and solutions.

Presutti brings nearly 30 years of experience to his role within the overall EPIC organization. He has a strong background in leading teams and developing creative employee benefits programs for clients to help increase the overall success of their business. Presutti joins the firm from HM Insurance Group.

He has also held positions with: MagnaCare, Brown & Brown Metro, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Prudential. Presutti has served as Board President with the Tewksbury Township Board of Education as well.

"We are excited to have Matthew join our team and bring his level of expertise to EPIC and our employee benefits clients," said Adam Okun, co-president, EPIC New York, Larry Kirshner, co-president, EPIC New York, "Matt brings industry knowledge and employee benefits experience that will add to our already robust team. We are thrilled to have him onboard."

Matthew Presutti can be reached at matthew.presutti@frenkel.com or (212) 488-0214.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC Holdings, Inc. is the corporate parent overseeing investments across the entire EPIC platform. The firm's core retail insurance brokerage business, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, now has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Matthew Presutti has joined their EPIC New York operations as managing principal on the employee benefits team.

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

By Prioritizing Customer Experience, Leading Travel Insurance Comparison Site TravelInsurance.com Reaches 50,000 5-Star Reviews on Shopper Approved

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- TravelInsurance.com today announced they have surpassed 50,000 5-star reviews through the Shopper Approved platform, one of the fastest-growing customer review companies in the United States. Verified customers on TravelInsurance.com have rated the travel insurance comparison site a 4.8 out of 5.0, with 97% noting they would recommend it to others.

"TravelInsurance.com puts the customer experience above all else, and it's incredible to see these efforts pay off," said Stan Sandberg, co-founder of TravelInsurance.com. "Our mission from the start has been to simplify the travel insurance shopping experience and provide the highest quality service to our loyal customers. Our current star rating is a nice reminder that we're achieving that goal."

The reviews for TravelInsurance.com come directly from active paying customers with recent verified purchases. This process gives every customer an equal opportunity to leave a review based on their own personal experience. Since only active paying customers can leave a review, new visitors can trust the results and have confidence in the authenticity of the review.

While today's online consumer uses comparison shopping sites for almost every e-commerce purchase, shoppers using online travel sites aren't given the same opportunity when it comes to travel insurance. The largest online travel sites and airline sites typically only give consumers a "take-it-or-leave-it" "yes" or "no" checkbox from a single travel insurance provider. While it may seem like a simplification of the process, it can limit a consumer's options.

Travel insurance comparison sites, like TravelInsurance.com, offer consumers a way to search, compare and purchase from among the most recognizable insurance provider names in the industry and afford a consumer a better chance of finding the right travel insurance plan at the right price. Consumers can buy directly and securely through the website and receive a policy via email within minutes.

Today's announcement furthers the argument that when travelers can shop around, their experience is positive in ensuring not only the process is smooth, but also that they get the best plan for their specific needs.

To view TravelInsurance.com's reviews on Shopper Approved, please visit https://www.shopperapproved.com/reviews/travelinsurance.com.

For more information and travel tips, visit https://www.travelinsurance.com/.

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

TravelInsurance.com today announced they have surpassed 50,000 5-star reviews through the Shopper Approved platform, one of the fastest-growing customer review companies in the United States. Verified customers on TravelInsurance.com have rated the travel insurance comparison site a 4.8 out of 5.0, with 97% noting they would recommend it to others.

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

The Open Book Theatre Presents Unique Holiday Entertainment for the Whole Family

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Open Book Theatre, New York City's oldest readers theatre company, will present two heartwarming holiday shows this December: "A Confused Hanukkah," at 2 p.m. on Dec. 23, 26 and 27; and "The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge," at 7 p.m. on Dec. 22, 23 and 29. Both plays will be performed at Pushkin Hall, 165 W. 86th St., 2nd Floor.

"A Confused Hanukkah," by Jon Koons, is adapted from his popular children's book of the same name. It makes its Off-Broadway debut this year during Hanukkah week, after successful performances across the United States, and before its imminent production as an animated musical film.

Koons, also a veteran Broadway and film actor, performs his own work accompanied on the clarinet by Broadway musician Mikki Ryan Koons ("Wicked," "The Lion King"), who happens to be his wife. Rounding out this true family affair is a special appearance by their comedically gifted 13-year-old son, Merlin Ryan Koons.

A few lucky kids from the audience will be called up to help act out the colorful story that actor Leonard Nimoy called "an absolutely charming addition to the funny and heartwarming tales of those lovable fools" from the legendary, mythical town of Chelm. Publisher's Weekly called the show "a love letter to every family that resists December's siren song of assimilation."

"A Confused Hanukkah" is fun for audiences both young and old. Dreidels will be given to all children in attendance, and there will be a drawing to win a menorah at each performance.

"The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge," adapted by author Marvin Kaye from his novel, is the sequel to "A Christmas Carol" that Charles Dickens probably meant to write but never did. Picking up right where "Carol" left off, and written in true Dickensian style, "The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge" depicts a kindlier Scrooge struggling to right the unresolved wrong hidden within Dickens' original story. The moving narrative explores in depth the issue of anti-Semitism briefly touched upon in the original, evoking the spirit of the season and the period in which it takes place.

According to the New York Times, "'The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge' is more than an adventure. It is an exploration of friendship, penitence, guilt, anti-Semitism and brotherhood in the true spirit of the season...the venerable Open Book readers theatre company generously rewards a visit." Theatre Talk adds, "New York needs to make room for a tradition with substance...(this show) will definitely put you in the Christmas Spirit."

Performed in readers theatre style, "The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge" features author Marvin Kaye, Clark Kee, Alice King, and London stage actress Emmeline Prior in her New York debut.

"The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge" is appropriate for adults and teens.

Tickets, which can be used for either show, are $25, available at https://www.artful.ly/the-open-book-theatre or at the door. Holiday Special: buy two, get one free.

Performance schedule (all performances at Pushkin Hall, 165 W. 86th St., 2nd Floor):
"A Confused Hanukkah:" Monday, Dec. 23, Thursday, Dec. 26, and Friday, Dec. 27, at 2 p.m.

"The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge:" Sunday, Dec. 22, Monday, Dec. 23, and Sunday Dec. 29, at 7 p.m.

The Open Book Theatre, established in 1975, is New York City's first and longest-lived readers theatre company. To learn more visit: http://www.openbooktheatre.org.

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The Open Book Theatre, New York City's oldest readers theatre company, will present two heartwarming holiday shows this December: "A Confused Hanukkah," at 2 p.m. on Dec. 23, 26 and 27; and "The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge," at 7 p.m. on Dec. 22, 23 and 29. Both plays will be performed at Pushkin Hall, 165 W. 86th St., 2nd Floor.

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

Out Leadership Hires New Global Head of Events

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Out Leadership, the only business organization working globally to promote LGBT+ equality is delighted to announce that Chris Frederick is joining the leadership team. This follows a three-month strategic review of the organization as it approaches a decade in business and is prompted by strong growth in membership, high member retention rates along with rapid expansion to new cities and geographies. Chris is the first of 5 strategic hires the organization has made, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

Chris Frederick (Managing Director, Global Events) joins from NYC Pride where he has spent the past 8 years as Executive Director, and most recently led the delivery of the phenomenally successful WorldPride 2019, marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in New York. This was the first time WorldPride was ever hosted in the US and was the largest LGBT+ event in history with over 5 million attendees.

Chris Frederick commented "I am excited to join the Out Leadership team as we celebrate our tenth anniversary in 2020. I have enjoyed building NYC Pride into the successful event series it has become over the last decade, and thank Heritage of Pride for believing in my vision as we set out to successfully create WorldPride 2019. I look forward to continuing to expand Out Leadership's world-class programming, while affecting change for future generations of out leaders."

Out Leadership CEO & Founder Todd Sears added; "We could not be more excited to have this world class talent joining the team. 2020 is a big year for us as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. Chris's role as well as the other key hires were created following a very deliberate strategic deep dive to help us identify where we aspire to be in ten years' time".

Chris will lead the creation of all Out Leadership events across 4 continents, and help launch the next phase of Out Leadership's work towards LGBT+ inclusion around the world.

Chris has been widely recognized for his contribution to the industry and was recently included in MetroSource's recent issue of "People We Love for 2019". He was also named one of the top 1000 Event Professionals in the US by BizBash.

See Chris Frederick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherfrederick1/

About Out Leadership

Out Leadership is a global LGBT business advisory that partners with the world's most influential companies to build business opportunities, cultivate talent, and drive LGBT equality forward. We believe that LGBT inclusion positively impacts business results, and that including LGBT people at the most senior level of executive leadership builds business. We call this idea Return on Equality(tm).

Comprised of 72 member firms from the financial services, technology, legal and insurance industries, and dedicated to cross-industry collaboration, Out Leadership is a certified B Corporation. Out Leadership convenes CEOs, business leaders and allies at exclusive invitation only events across 4 continents. Out Leadership also operates three talent initiatives: Quorum, which aims to increase LGBT representation on corporate boards; OutNEXT, the first global talent development program for emerging LGBT leaders; and OutWOMEN, connecting senior level LGBT women in business.

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

For further information, please contact:
Stephen Smith
Head of Marketing, Out Leadership
Stephen.Smith@outleadership.com
917-336-0604

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Out Leadership, the only business organization working globally to promote LGBT+ equality is delighted to announce that Chris Frederick is joining the leadership team. This follows a three-month strategic review of the organization as it approaches a decade in business and is prompted by strong growth.

Related link: https://outleadership.com/

GV Apothecary Kicks Off the Holiday Season with a Donation Drive and Opening of their Second Location

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- GV Apothecary, a harm reduction and alternative wellness retailer, has announced that they will be opening their second location is as many months on Friday, November 29 at 1870 Altamont Avenue in Rotterdam.

GV Apothecary is a one of a kind alternative wellness and harm reduction retailer. They offer a wide range of third-party lab tested CBD products, hemp flower, kratom and tobacco harm reduction tools. They source their products from some of the most reputable farms and manufacturers in the world.

This is the second retail location that owner and founder, Mike Kruger has re-branded from the chain of GottaVape e-cigarette stores, which have been staples in the area since 2013. The re-brand is a merging of the two businesses Kruger owns and operates, and the change comes in the midst of Governor Andrew Cuomo's attack on the vapor industry.

"Although the circumstances of the transition aren't ideal, we are very excited to be offering a large variety of alternative wellness and harm reduction products all in one place," said Kruger, who also owns Eu4ia CBD, a local CBD product manufacturer. "At GottaVape we have been giving the community an alternative to tobacco that is at least 95% safer and we offer a wonderful, natural alternative to traditional medicine at Eu4ia. I am excited to be offering both product lines at the same place."

The first GV Apothecary was opened at 1321 Erie Blvd in Schenectady on October 24th of this year. Due to the overwhelming positive feedback he has received, Kruger has decided to move quickly opening their second location. "Our current customers are receiving the change very positively and we have seen several new faces over the past month that love our product line," said Kruger.

Both retail locations are kicking off the holiday shopping season with their annual donation drive. This year they are working with Street Soldiers 3 in Schenectady. GV Apothecary is taking donations Black Friday through the holiday season and they offer a discount to anyone who makes a donation. A list of items they are looking to collect can be found on their Facebook page.

GV Apothecary will be offering huge discounts at both locations throughout Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, along with raffles, giveaways, education sessions and refreshments.

Kruger is excited about everything GV Apothecary is celebrating this weekend: "We have a lot to celebrate this weekend. We are launching our new Rotterdam location, kicking off our donation drive for a great community organization, Street Soldiers 3, and we are starting the holiday season. I hope everyone comes by to drop off a donation that will go to great use and to check out our new model and learn about what we are doing with GV Apothecary."

Licensed Massage Therapist, Angelina Carlino will be at the 1870 Altamont Avenue location on Small Business Saturday from 10am-1pm offering chair massages.

GV Apothecary is currently open at 1321 Erie Blvd in Schenectady, Monday through Friday 11-7 and Saturday 10-5. Their 1870 Altamont Ave location in Rotterdam will be open 11-7 Monday through Friday, 10-5 on Saturdays and 11-4 on Sundays. For more information on GV Apothecary and their Holiday Kick Off, visit their website http://www.gvapothecary.com/ or their Facebook page @gvapothecary.

For media inquiries, contact Mike Kruger at 518-346-0500 or by email, mike@gvapothecary.com

GV Apothecary, a harm reduction and alternative wellness retailer, has announced that they will be opening their second location is as many months on Friday, November 29 at 1870 Altamont Avenue in Rotterdam.

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

PassFab 4WinKey Releases Version 7.0.0 with New UI and All-in-One Feature

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- PassFab 4WinKey has just launched a new version. The product is newly designed with collection of all features in one package, allowing users to choose what feature to buy flexibly. 4WinKey is a Windows password recovery tool that can help to burn Windows a bootable disk and remove Windows passwords quickly and easily without reinstalling the system.

"This is the best and wonderful Windows password reset tool that I have met," said Aria Smith, a user of PassFab software. "I lost my Gateway laptop Windows 10 login password and have no way to open it. My friend suggests this 4WinKey to me, I trust him and purchase it. I love the blue user interface and it doesn't let me down. It resets my login password successfully. The most important is that I don't lose any data."

Key features of PassFab 4WinKey:

1. Recover Windows Password
* Remove local Windows administrator password, domain password or local guest password
* Reset your Windows / Microsoft account login password to regain access to your locked PC
* Delete old Windows administrator or local account
* Create a new Windows administrator account

2. Create A Bootable Disk
* Easily make a bootable password reset disk CD/DVD with the ISO image file
* Fast create a bootable flash drive with USB for more convenient
* Support new computers which are equipped with new UEFI BIOS
* Support Mac computer installed with Windows system

Price and Availability:
4winKey trial version supports to burn Windows bootable disk freely. The official licenses which include Standard, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate will help to remove Windows password, reset Windows/Microsoft accounts password, create and delete Windows account. Get the Windows version for only $19.50.

Download and start to recover your lost password, please visit: https://www.passfab.com/purchase.html

About PassFab Software
PassFab is a leading password recovery tools developer. It has developed a series of excellent password recovery software to help police agencies, state, local government agencies, IT and forensic professionals and tens of thousands business and private users solve their password problems. Information: https://www.passfab.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passfab/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PassFab
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjSQ_XuegEnG7_aU6jDObfA

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PassFab 4WinKey has just launched a new version. The product is newly designed with collection of all features in one package, allowing users to choose what feature to buy flexibly. 4WinKey is a Windows password recovery tool that can help to burn Windows a bootable disk and remove Windows passwords quickly and easily without reinstalling the system.

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

Leonard Lombardi Named AVA Companies CEO

HICKSVILLE, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- AVA Companies of Hicksville, N.Y., case-ready manufacturer and distributor to the supermarket and food processing industry of private label pork, beef and other protein products, has announced the appointment of Leonard E. Lombardi, Jr. as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Lombardi, a Villanova University alum, succeeds AVA's founder, Albert L. Girgenti, who recently passed away.

Lombardi has been affiliated with AVA for over 22 years, moving from sales trainee in its Pennsylvania butchering plants in the 1990's, to plant and regional sales, marketing and operations positions, then to various corporate positions, including Director of Operations and Executive Vice President, before his appointment as Company President in 2004.

A resident of Mt. Kisco, N.Y., Lombardi describes himself as "a family man and an avid outdoorsman," finding respite in sailing and offshore fishing, with a dose of motorcycle touring through Westchester County, N.Y., "for a little excitement."

He describes his vision for AVA as, "a continuum of what Albert (Girgenti) started, revved up with some exciting new products and presentations we've been working on, to hit our customers' shelves early next year."

About AVA Companies

Founded in 1985, AVA Companies of Hicksville, N.Y., is a case-ready manufacturer and distributor to the supermarket and food processing industry of private label pork, beef and other protein products. Its ownership and management spans a combined 150 years of experience in all sides of supply for retail and foodservice. AVA's very essence has been developing solutions for retail. It is privately held, nimble, and an ever-evolving organization that can adapts easily to the ever-changing demands on the retail business.

AVA's plant provides the highest standards in quality control and exceeds the United States Department of Agriculture's inspection methodology with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and SQF (Safe Quality Food) level 2. AVA is certified to process USDA Organic meats and is an approved vendor for various major retailers. For more information, visit: http://www.avapork.com/.

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AVA Companies of Hicksville, N.Y., case-ready manufacturer and distributor to the supermarket and food processing industry of private label pork, beef and other protein products, has announced the appointment of Leonard E. Lombardi, Jr. as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Lombardi, a Villanova University alum, succeeds AVA's founder, Albert L. Girgenti, who recently passed away.

Related link: http://www.avapork.com/

Susan Tewhill of EPIC named Practice Leader of Edgewood Healthcare Advisors, a division of EPIC

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Susan Tewhill will be leading the Edgewood Healthcare Advisors practice. Susan and her team bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the healthcare industry with an average of over 25 years of experience.

Tewhill alone brings over 30 years of experience to her role as practice leader and has a vast array of experience in working with complex healthcare risk management challenges and providing solutions to the clients she serves. She draws on her background in healthcare to develop optimum risk transfer and alternative risk financing programs to her clients.

She understands the importance of building a strong collaborative team to deliver the best for clients and with this expertise and focus she will be able to take Edgewood Healthcare Advisors, a division of EPIC to the next level.

Scott Davis, President of EPIC's National Specialty Practice., said, "I am thrilled to have Susan in this leadership role to drive the success of Edgewood Healthcare Advisors, a division of EPIC forward, and deliver the right solutions to our clients in the healthcare industry."

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $730 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Susan Tewhill will be leading the Edgewood Healthcare Advisors practice. Susan and her team bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the healthcare industry with an average of over 25 years of experience.

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

The Australian Institute of Company Directors and Out Leadership announce the launch of Quorum, the first LGBT+ board level initiative of its kind in Australia

SYDNEY, Australia /ScoopCloud/ -- The Australian Institute of Company Directors and Out Leadership are delighted to announce the launch of Quorum, the first LGBT+ board level initiative of its kind to take place in Australia. Quorum is a talent accelerator for LGBT+ directors and is the world's most comprehensive database of top LGBT+ talent, providing potential candidates with first-rate training and networking opportunities.

Since launching in 2015, Quorum has held events around the world engaging senior business leaders, raising awareness of the under-representation of LGBT+ people on corporate boards, and connecting member companies with potential qualified board candidates. The global Quorum network has grown to over 900 senior LGBT executives and potential director candidates.

"The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to partner with Out Leadership in its work to highlight the value of diversity in Australian boardrooms," said Marcel Mol, AICD General Manager, Education, Australian Institute of Company Directors.

"At this year's Out Leadership Summit in Sydney, we're thrilled to officially launch our talent accelerator Quorum, which seeks to expand the global conversation around board diversity to include LGBT+ business leaders," said Out Leadership Founder and Principal Todd Sears. "And we're grateful to be doing so in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors, which has already done so much to advance the Australian business community's sense of what corporate boards might be able to accomplish when it comes to leading with values."

The Quorum global program is made possible with the support of founding sponsor KPMG and is part of the programming for the 4th Annual Out Leadership Australian Summit. Since 2016, Out Leadership Summits have convened senior Australian LGBT+ directors, business leaders, and allies to discuss the business case for valuing differences at the boardroom table and consider forward-thinking advocacy.

The 2019 Annual Out Leadership Summit in Australia is hosted by Macquarie with additional support from HSBC, Dow and American Express. The summit is taking place in Sydney on November 13th & 14th. In addition to the launch of Quorum, the Summit includes a CEO and Board Leadership Dinner featuring a panel discussion and OutNEXT Salon, the only global talent development program for emerging LGBT+ executives. Out Leadership member companies have selected high-performing, high-potential, openly LGBT+ employees to participate.

Shemara Wikramanayake, CEO Macquarie Group, will participate on a panel discussion moderated by Todd Sears, Out Leadership Founder & Principal, targeted to C-Suite and senior business leaders in Australia. Also joining the panel are the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, Diane Herz, CEO at The Social Research Centre and Tim Ehinger EVP and Managing Counsel, International at American Express.

The event will include a cocktail reception, welcome remarks by Ms. Wikramanayake, followed by the panel discussion focused on the role CEO leadership plays in building diverse and socially inclusive workplaces.

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF COMPANY DIRECTORS (AICD)

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is committed to strengthening society through world-class governance. We aim to be the independent and trusted voice of governance, building the capability of a community of leaders for the benefit of society. Our membership of more than 44,000 includes directors and senior leaders from business, government and the not-for-profit sectors. For further information, visit https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/.

ABOUT MACQUARIE GROUP

Macquarie Group Limited (Macquarie) is a diversified financial group providing clients with asset management and finance, banking, advisory and risk and capital solutions across debt, equity and commodities. Founded in 1969, Macquarie employs over 15,700 people globally. At 31 March 2019, Macquarie had assets under management of $391.4 billion. For further information, visit http://www.macquarie.com/.

ABOUT OUT LEADERSHIP

Out Leadership is a global LGBT business advisory that partners with the world's most influential companies to build business opportunities, cultivate talent, and drive LGBT equality forward. We believe that LGBT inclusion positively impacts business results, and that including LGBT people at the most senior level of executive leadership builds business. We call this idea Return on Equality(TM).

Comprised of 65 member firms from the financial services, technology, legal and insurance industries, and dedicated to cross-industry collaboration, Out Leadership is a certified B Corporation. Out Leadership operates two industry-specific business initiatives: Out on the Street and Out in Law, and three talent initiatives: Quorum, which aims to increase LGBT representation on corporate boards; OutNEXT, the first global talent development program for emerging LGBT leaders; and OutWOMEN, connecting senior level LGBT women in business.

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

he Australian Institute of Company Directors and Out Leadership are delighted to announce the launch of Quorum, the first LGBT+ board level initiative of its kind to take place in Australia. Quorum is a talent accelerator for LGBT+ directors and is the world's most comprehensive database of top LGBT+ talent, providing potential candidates with first-rate training and networking opportunities.

Related link: https://outleadership.com/

iCell Gene Therapeutics Announces CAR-T Oral and Poster Presentations at 61st American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting

STONY BROOK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- iCell Gene Therapeutics, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on immunotherapies for hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, organ rejections and autoimmune disorders, announced today that it will give oral and poster presentations related to its BCMA-CD19 cCAR and CD4-specific CAR programs at the 61st American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting to be held December 7-10, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.

ASH abstracts are now available at https://www.hematology.org/.

Oral Presentation:

Title: First-in-Human Trial of BCMA-CD19 Compound CAR with Remarkable Donor-Specific Antibody Reduction
Session: 721. Abstract Number: 38
Saturday, December 7, 2019: 7:45 a.m.
Valencia BC (W415BC), Level 4 (Orange County Convention Center)
Clinicaltrials.govID: NCT04162353

Poster Presentation:

Title: First-in-Human CD4 CAR Clinical Trial on Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Session: 626. Abstract Number: 2881
Sunday, December 8, 2019, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hall B, Level 2 (Orange County Convention Center)
Clinicaltrials.govID: NCT04162340

About BCMA-CD19 cCAR therapy

BCMA-CD19 cCAR is a compound Chimeric Antigen Receptor (cCAR) immunotherapy with two distinct functional CAR molecules expressing on a T-cell, directed against the surface proteins BCMA and CD19. The diseases treated by BCMA-CD19 cCAR could include autoimmune disorders, and organ rejection. BCMA is expressed in plasma cells, while CD19 is related to B-cells. BCMA-CD19 cCAR is designed to completely remove antibody-producing "roots", plasma cells and B cells, and then re-set the immune system for treating antibody-mediated autoimmune disorders or organ rejections.

BCMA-CD19 cCAR is also aimed to treat multiple myeloma, a challenging disease due to the heterogeneity of myeloma cells, which renders single-antigen targeting CAR T-cell therapy ineffective. BCMA-CD19 cCAR is proposed to target both bulky myeloma cells expressing BCMA, and myeloma stem cells expressing CD19 to effectively eradicate the disease.

About CD4-specific CAR (CD4 CAR) therapy

CD4-specific CAR with a safety switch is designed to treat peripheral T cell lymphoma as CD4 is uniformly expressed on most mature T cell lymphoma, and transient depletion of CD4 is expected. The diseases treated by CD4 CAR could include peripheral T-cell lymphoma (NOS), Sezary syndrome/cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, adult T cell lymphoma, T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma and T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia. Most of these diseases are difficult to treat, with dismal prognoses. An IND has been approved for iCell Gene Therapeutics to initiate a multi-site clinical trial at Stony Brook University Hospital and University of Louisville.

About iCell Gene Therapeutics

iCell Gene Therapeutics, located in Stony Brook, New York, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class chimeric antigen receptor engineered cells. Clinical studies on our CARvac, T-cell targeted CARs, Compound CARs, Non-gene edited universal CARs and C-TPS1 (depletion of TREG, blockage of PD-L1 pathways and stimulation of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes) for solid tumors are ongoing in the US and in China.

For more information, please visit http://icellgene.com/

Contact:
Media and Investors
Kevin Pinz
Tel: (631) 538-6218
Kevin.pinz@icellgene.com

iCell Gene Therapeutics, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on immunotherapies for hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, organ rejections and autoimmune disorders, announced today that it will give oral and poster presentations related to its BCMA-CD19 cCAR and CD4-specific CAR programs at the 61st American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting to be held December 7-10, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.

Related link: http://icellgene.com/

New Record Label, Built by Artists for Artists to Protect Independent Music, Releases Its First Music Video

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- INDIE CHAMELEON, a new innovative record label that puts the artist at the core of everything they do, has released their first fully produced single and music video combination with the song available October 25 and the music video released today.

The single is called "FREEDOM." Available now at http://www.indiechameleon.com/music.html

Suzanne Tufan, the singer-songwriter behind the song, brings the strength and power of the female voice to the forefront with her authentic lyrics and vulnerable sound. Known for her indie folk pop, her unique style and approach to writing harkens back to the spirit of 60's singer-songwriters like Mitchell and Baez.

Tufan excels in portraying truth in the expression of her music. Her goal with releasing this song is to allow truth-telling of her own experiences to create a vulnerable space for fellow women to open up about their own desire for true agency and freedom from the patriarchy of modern society.

MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST

Suzanne Tufan is an actress / singer-songwriter / playwright hailing from the West Coast and currently based in Portland. Her music credits include the release of the self-titled album, "Suzanne Tufan," on Bandcamp which is a collection of acoustic compositions about seven years ago. In 2013, she formed and was part of the band A Year Afar and eventually released the EP "Better Life" in 2014 which can be found on Spotify for your streaming pleasure.

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

Follow on social: @suzannetufan

MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY

INDIE CHAMELEON is an indie record label that prioritizes the idea that artists have power over their own work despite the trends of the current music industry. As an independent record label, we are dedicated to developing artists who write and perform original music.

We opened our doors in early 2018 with main offices in both Seattle and New York. We specialize in producing raw, minimalist material and have A-list collaborators within the company to act as resources for both our signed-artists and projects we produce. As a company, our motto is artists for artists and as artists ourselves we look to collaborate with others who prioritize the artist above all.

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

Follow on social: @indiechameleon #artists4artists

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Music Video available at (YouTube): https://youtu.be/qwJnuc8PpkA

INDIE CHAMELEON, a new innovative record label that puts the artist at the core of everything they do, has released their first fully produced single and music video combination with the song available October 25 and the music video released today.

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

Robert Golan Wins Appeal for a Thermometer Factory Worker Denied Monetary Benefits

PLAINVIEW, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Robert Golan, PC a worker's compensation attorney serving Suffolk and Nassau counties, recently won an appeal at the NY State Workers Compensation Board in the case of a thermometer factory worker who was exposed to mercury and developed mercury poisoning. The Trial Judge ruled that although she was in fact exposed to mercury at work and could no longer work in any environment containing mercury, she was otherwise healthy, and was not entitled to workers compensation monetary benefits.

The Trial Judge based his Decision on a specific case precedent. Mr. Golan successfully argued that the case precedent was different from the client's case, and that the client was, in fact, disabled and entitled to monetary benefits, until she could find alternative employment at the same earning level. The Appellate Court (Case # G1778031) reversed the Decision of the Trial Judge.

The client wrote: "Thank you so much for fighting to get me the benefits I deserve." Robert Golan, PC represents injured workers and gets them the medical treatment and monetary benefits that they're entitled to when their insurance company refuses to pay. For more information on verdicts and settlements won by Robert Golan, PC, check out workers compensation settlements on our website.

About Robert Golan, PC

For over 15 years, Robert Golan, PC has represented injured workers in their workers compensation cases. We serve the following areas of New York:
* Nassau, NY
* Long Island, NY
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If you had a work-related accident and want to see if you have a case, contact Long Island workers compensation attorney, Robert Golan, PC. Mr. Golan gives his clients personal and professional service.

Robert Golan, PC serves as a Long Island social security disability attorney and workers compensation attorney, serving Suffolk and Nassau Counties as well as Long Island and Queens New York.

We believe your accident and injuries are important. Robert Golan, PC is dedicated to providing you with excellent service. Call us at 516-586-3910 to discuss your case or contact us online for your free case evaluation.

More information: http://workerscompensation-law.com/

Robert Golan, PC a worker's compensation attorney serving Suffolk and Nassau counties, recently won an appeal at the NY State Workers Compensation Board in the case of a thermometer factory worker who was exposed to mercury and developed mercury poisoning.

Related link: https://workerscompensation-law.com/

A South Africa First At The Salon Art + Design New York

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Yair Shimansky will be exhibiting in the most prestige Art and Design event November 14-18 on the New York calendar, where a hand selected group of jewellery designers will showcase their unique design creations to the most sophisticated art collectors, jewellery lovers and galleries from around the world.

Being the creative force behind one of South Africa's most desired jewellery brands known for contemporary innovative designs and superior artistry. It is testament to this international standing that Shimansky is part of the highly acclaimed Salon Art + Design Fair in New York City this November. One of a kind Desert Rose Ring, designed and created by Yair Shimansky especially for the Protagonist Exibition which is part of the Salon Art + Design.

Responsible and sustainable sourcing is at the heart of Shimansky's jewellery creation. Shimansky diamonds and tanzanite are sourced directly from artisanal mines, ensuring every creation is mined in a natural and ethical manner in a conflict-free environment.

A passion for design and craftsmanship excellence, visitors will get to meet Yair Shimansky in person and discuss any jewellery creation they have in mind from idea to a unique works of art.

Shimansky other originals and patented designs will be part of The Protagonist at Salon Art + Design including the Iconic Millennium Ring in Platinum. Tanzanite from Africa is Another show stopper.

"Tanzanite is unique, magical and has an extraordinary story behind it," said Yair Shimansky, founder and CEO of Shimansky.

From the Ayanda, Queen of Tanzanite collection, this contemporary ring features a 27 carat round brilliant cut tanzanite gemstone held in 18 carat South African gold and a cascade of 2.3 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds designed to offset the tanzanite's extraordinary deep colour. This exceptional piece, and other spectacular Shimansky creations, represent all that Salon Art + Design represents; impeccable quality, ground breaking design, luxurious offerings, and geographical diversity.

Shimansky will be hosting an independent media-consumer cocktail event during New York jewellery Week the evening of Wednesday November 20, 2019 at the Fifth Avenue Showroom from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Shimansky 580 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3110, NYC NY 10036

For information or any media or trade related queries regarding Shimansky Jewellers, please contact our Marketing Department: denise@shimansky.com or (917) 804-6764.

Follow the Shimansky journey online:

Website: https://shimansky.com/

Instagram: @shimansky.nyc
Facebook: @ShimanskyNYC
Twitter: @YairShimansky27

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Photo caption: The Shimansky Desert Rose Ring 798 Diamonds with total carat weight 24.13ct 42 Tsavorite with total carat weight 3.11ct 58.80 Gram of 18 Karat Gold $42,000.

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Photo caption: 27ct round tanzanite ring by Shimansky to be showcased at Salon Art + Design in New York City.

Yair Shimansky will be exhibiting in the most prestige Art and Design event November 14-18 on the New York calendar, where a hand selected group of jewellery designers will showcase their unique design creations to the most sophisticated art collectors, jewellery lovers and galleries from around the world.

Related link: https://shimansky.com/

Holiday Travel Deals 2019-2020: Don’t Forget Travel Insurance

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday - November is full of travel deals for those looking to save money on their next vacation, according to TravelInsurance.com. Just don't forget to purchase travel insurance to protect your investment, even if your travel dates are just around the corner.

Travel insurance can protect a traveler's wallet from the seemingly exhaustive number of issues that can pop up while traveling over the holidays. Whether a winter storm causes flight cancellations, delayed and lost baggage leaves you high and dry, or an unexpected illness suddenly hits just before you depart, the only thing you can expect is the unexpected. Travel insurance can provide peace of mind that, in many of the worst travel scenarios, travel costs can be covered.

Travel insurance also makes a great holiday gift for avid travelers.

"November is one of the best times of year to hunt down great travel deals, with travel companies providing no shortage of discounts," said Stan Sandberg, co-founder of TravelInsurance.com. "However, discounted travel often requires date flexibility and you have to act fast to secure those deals, a combination that can come back to haunt you. With the right travel insurance, you can ensure that if an unforeseen issue does arise, you won't lose the trip investment, however discounted it might be."

To take advantage of all travel insurance has to offer, including coverage for pre-existing conditions or an optional Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) upgrade, it's important travelers purchase their travel insurance plan within 7-21 days of their first payment. When shopping for travel insurance, comparison sites like TravelInsurance.com offer travelers the ability to choose from a wide array of providers and plans with differing levels of benefits and pricing, resulting in the purchase of a plan that best meets a traveler's needs and budget.

Most comprehensive plans include the following:
* Trip Cancellation, which covers non-refundable pre-payments for holiday travel arrangements that may be cancelled due to covered reasons such as unexpected extreme weather, health issues of those traveling or even work-related issues that arise.
* Trip Interruption, which covers certain events that take place once travel has already begun and causes a traveler to cut the trip short.
* Baggage Insurance, which provides reimbursement for clothing, personal property, and other items in lost, damaged or stolen luggage - even the luggage itself.
* Medical Travel Insurance, which limits the financial burden of emergency medical coverage for those who fall ill or are injured while traveling. Such coverage is particularly significant for international travelers, as most domestic health insurance plans don't cover medical bills from foreign countries.
* Medical Evacuation Insurance, which will cover the transportation cost of an emergency medical evacuation when adequate care is unavailable at your destination. For those who plan to spend the holidays at a remote destination, emergency evacuation coverage can be critically important.

While travel insurance is a smart move for anyone purchasing travel, it can also be a thoughtful gift this holiday season.

"Many people don't realize that they can purchase travel insurance for someone else as a gift. As long as you know their trip details and some basic information such as their dates of birth, you can surprise your loved ones with the gift of peace of mind with a travel insurance plan this holiday."

For more information, please visit https://www.travelinsurance.com/.

About TravelInsurance.com:

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

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Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday - November is full of travel deals for those looking to save money on their next vacation, according to TravelInsurance.com. Just don't forget to purchase travel insurance to protect your investment, even if your travel dates are just around the corner.

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

Old Newsday Site Readies for Re-development into LEED-Certified Warehouse and Distribution Center

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Art-Of-Form Architectural Services, PLLC, (AOF) a commercial, award-winning architectural firm, announces it's working with Hartz Mountain Industries to re-develop the old, vacated Newsday site. The project will include the design and development of two buildings that will be designated for industrial use.

Hartz Mountain plans to demolish the site's existing, approximately 400,000 square-foot building and construct two new buildings that would total nearly 1 million square feet. The buildings will be occupied as multi-tenant industrial, warehousing and distribution spaces.

Hartz Mountain is working with the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), which gave preliminary approval on more than $16.8 million in tax breaks to assist the company in redeveloping the site.

The site and buildings will be environmentally eco-friendly and LEED certified with a vast roof-mounted solar array. The solar array will generate an enormous amount of power. Height will be a huge feature with interior clearances in the range of 45 feet.

"The height alone distinguishes it from most industrial facilities in New York City and Long Island," Ray Caliendo, AIA, ASID, founding principal of AOF says. "Most other spaces allotted for this type of use don't come close to this height availability."

And, there's a high demand for warehousing and distribution space in the area, so this influx of quality space will significantly benefit many businesses and residents in the surrounding area. Project completion is estimated sometime in 2021 and is predicted to add 800 jobs with an annual payroll of $32 million to the region.

Mark Searage, co-principal, AOF, says that Hartz hired AOF because they wanted a "boots on the ground architect" that was highly experienced in commercial and industrial design and knew the locale and marketplace.

"Our history with such redevelopment and repurposing projects includes more than 2 million square feet of new or repurposed space at the former Northrop Grumman site in Bethpage, N.Y.," Searage says.

"We're extremely excited to represent Hartz Mountain in their initial development efforts on Long Island," Searage says. "There's no question that this is the right combination of capable and willing developer working in concert with a highly experienced architect to create a project unique to this locale."

AOF senior architect, Michael Brandt was instrumental in forging the relationship between Hartz Mountain and AOF.

AOF project manager, Rich Muesch and marketing director, Shari Goldberg are all excited to be on board with this project.

About Art-Of-Form Architectural Services

Art-Of-Form Architectural Services, PLLC is a commercial, award-winning architectural firm located in Amityville, N.Y.

For more information: http://www.artofform.com/

About Hartz Mountain Industries

Headquartered in Secaucus, N.J., Hartz Mountain is a real estate acquisition, development and management firm that owns and operates more than 250 buildings in the New York and New Jersey.

For more information: https://www.hartzmountain.com/

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of Art-Of-Form Architectural Services
Rcaliendo@artofform.com
+1-264-8191 ext103

Art-Of-Form Architectural Services, PLLC, (AOF) a commercial, award-winning architectural firm, announces it's working with Hartz Mountain Industries to re-develop the old, vacated Newsday site. The project will include the design and development of two buildings that will be designated for industrial use.

Related link: http://www.artofform.com/

Tessa International School, the only International School in Northern New Jersey, to celebrate diversity on the upcoming United Nations Day

HOBOKEN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- The only international school in Northern New Jersey, Tessa International School celebrates diversity and prepares its students to be active citizens of our world. On Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Hoboken, New Jersey, Tessa International School will celebrate United Nations Day. United Nations Day acknowledges the UN Charter initially signed by 50 countries on October 24,1945 intending to achieve peace and justice.

The event is an opportunity for Tessa International School to celebrate its international-mindedness and reaffirm its vision for the future which is very much in sync with the UN's: contribute to building a peaceful, collaborative world, in which we can all learn from each other. Each year Tessa International School celebrates with student performances in Spanish and French and other activities related to various countries of the world. Students and teachers are dressed in traditional clothes representing over 20 countries worldwide.

This event contributes to raise awareness of human diversity among students, but also in the city: this year, Mayor Bhalla, will address the assembly at 3:30PM. There will also be a performance of Irish folk music / international music by the talented Shan and Dan (https://www.instagram.com/danandshan_music/).

Tessa International School is currently home to 87 students enrolled in Spanish or French immersion tracks, with 80% of the daily curriculum taught in the chosen language. Following the International Baccalaureate(R) curriculum, the school is committed to delivering the highest quality education rich in culture and language to children as young as 2 years of age. Further languages, such as Mandarin, are currently available after-school and through the summer-camp program. A Mandarin school track will open in September 2020. The school curriculum also includes programs in Science, Music, and Drama taught by experts from the Liberty Science Center, Tone Academy of Music NY, and professional actors. Tessa teachers are also trained in the Social Emotional Learning program from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence - the RULER program is one that teaches students to manage and regulate their emotions successfully.

Located on the ground floor of the Monroe Center, the spacious, loft-styled school offers six classrooms - each focused on a continent, each bright and spacious to boost learning.

For more information on Tessa International School please visit: http://www.tessais.org/

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*Photo caption: Mayor Bhalla at the 2018 UN Day Celebration.

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The only international school in Northern New Jersey, Tessa International School celebrates diversity and prepares its students to be active citizens of our world. On Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Hoboken, New Jersey, Tessa International School will celebrate United Nations Day. United Nations Day acknowledges the UN Charter initially signed by 50 countries on October 24,1945 intending to achieve peace and justice.

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

New York’s Daughter Seeks Community Support

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- New York City native Faye has launched a Lifestyle and Travel vlog featuring NYC landmarks and cultural institutions from Lincoln Center to Highline Line Park. 'Life of Faye Vlogs' follows Faye as she builds her brand from New Face to Agency Represented Runway Model!

Faye once suffered a slip and fall accident which landed her on bed rest for 16 weeks with a fractured spine. Now with the help of Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital Physical Therapy Center she is back on her feet, hopeful and sharing her experiences on YouTube with new vlogs every Thursday.

"Starting a Modeling career as an able-bodied disabled person is extremely trying. It takes consistency, dedication, and a lot of implemented research. My latest goal is to walk the runways of New York Fashion Week as a curve model in Spring 2020. Bringing an audience along as I build my personal brand adds an element of excitement that pushes me to reach for the stars," says Faye. "This year I launched RunwayFaye.com where I am featured in monthly fashion editorials. I think It's important to document these personal milestones, which is why I picked up my camera and began vlogging. I just want to be 100% creative and hope that watching the vlogs inspires others to follow their dreams as well."

Featuring New York was also important as Faye graduated from Fashion Industries High School on West 24th Street, Studied Theatre and Film at Hunter College up on East 68th, and obtained a bachelor's degree in Entertainment Technology from The New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn. "People are still so shocked to meet a Manhattanite; it blows their mind every time," she laughed.

Faye has amassed a loyal community of subscribers from local New Yorkers to international travelers who plan to visit to the city soon.

Support 'Life of Faye Vlogs' by subscribing to her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCma_dD8oZ_6GhrxWmKysKWg - and turning on the notification bell.

She is seeking 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of watch time in order for her YouTube channel to be eligible for advertising which fosters the high quality content we have come to expect from our favorite content creators. NYC! Let's work together to get America's eyes on New York's Daughter.

More information: https://linktr.ee/runwayfaye

About Faye:

Faye is a first-generation American; Senegalese-Ivorian model based in New York City. She is the owner of editorial site https://www.runwayfaye.com/ and vlogger for YouTube Lifestyle and Travel vlog 'Life of Faye Vlogs' where you travel along with Faye, as she gives you a glimpse inside the life of a budding Runway Model in New York City and beyond.

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New York City native Faye has launched a Lifestyle and Travel vlog featuring NYC landmarks and cultural institutions from Lincoln Center to Highline Line Park. 'Life of Faye Vlogs' follows Faye as she builds her brand from New Face to Agency Represented Runway Model!

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

GV Apothecary Announces the Launch of Their New Retail Model, Re-Branding a Former Schenectady Vape Shop

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- GV Apothecary, a harm reduction and alternative wellness retailer, has announced that their new retail concept is set to open on Thursday, October 24 at 11 a.m. at 1321 Erie Blvd in Schenectady. The unique storefront will feature a variety of CBD and hemp-based products, and other harm reduction and alternative wellness products.

It is the first retail location of its kind in Schenectady and will be located in a former vape shop that was also owned and operated by Mike Kruger, the owner of GV Apothecary. The change in business model comes as a result of Governor Andrew Cuomo's recent executive action to ban the sale of flavored e-liquid products in New York State.

"This is a model we have been considering for some time now," said Kruger, who is also the President of Eu4ia CBD, a local CBD product manufacturer. "We have been established in the local e-cigarette market for six years and we have been successful in helping our customers improve their lives through quitting smoking tobacco. We are dedicated to them and we are going to do what is necessary to continue to serve our loyal customers."

GottaVape was founded in 2013 in Schenectady County and was the first stand-alone retail outlet in the Capital District dedicated to e-cigarette products.

Kruger is enthusiastic about the opening of GV Apothecary: "We are very proud of this concept and we are extremely excited to bring both of our businesses together to offer the public a variety of wellness and harm reduction products under one roof."

GV Apothecary will be open for business Monday through Saturday. For more information about the October 24 launch, please contact Mike Kruger at 518-346-0500 or mike@gvapothecary.com.

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

GV Apothecary, a harm reduction and alternative wellness retailer, has announced that their new retail concept is set to open on October 24 at 11 a.m. at 1321 Erie Blvd in Schenectady.

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

Lupus Research Alliance Welcomes New Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is pleased to announce that seasoned professional Penny Mitchell has joined the organization as Senior Director of Marketing and Communications. In her new role, Ms. Mitchell will oversee the organization's strategic communications approach to leading lupus research worldwide and the value of participation by all sectors of the lupus community.

Ms. Mitchell comes to the LRA with more than three decades of experience in the healthcare communications field where she has worked at leading agencies such as Fleishman-Hillard, Porter/Novelli and dna/Weber Shandwick. Most recently she served as Executive Vice President, Health Practice Lead for Makovsky, an independent PR firm specializing in regulated industries including healthcare. Prior to that she was U.S. Health Practice Lead for Hill & Knowlton Strategies. She began her career at the Will Rogers Institute, a non-profit pulmonary research organization.

Throughout her career she has driven communications efforts for a range of healthcare clients including non-profit, academic research, pharmaceutical, medtech and consumer health companies. Her experience has involved integrated brand planning, corporate reputation management, issues/crisis management, media strategy, data communications, public/private partnerships and advocacy relations.

Her experience in autoimmune diseases is particularly strong having launched several highly effective communications campaigns for pharmaceutical companies working in lupus as well as psoriasis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease and thyroid disorders.

"We are tremendously excited about adding Penny to our team," commented LRA Executive Director Andrea O'Neill. "In addition to her breadth of knowledge, Penny brings enormous creativity, strategic thinking and scientific acumen as well as dedication to empowering people with challenging medical issues."

"The Lupus Research Alliance has long been at the center of the lupus community committed to funding research, forging collaboration and finding a cure for this complex, highly-individualized autoimmune disease," said Ms. Mitchell. "I am delighted to join forces with this extraordinary group to bring greater attention to its groundbreaking research efforts, the needs of the community and ultimately, improving the lives of people with lupus."

About Lupus:

Lupus is a chronic, complex autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. More than 90 percent of people with lupus are women; lupus most often strikes during the childbearing years of 15-45. African Americans, Latinx, Asians and Native Americans are two to three times at greater risk than Caucasians. In lupus, the immune system, which is designed to protect against infection, creates antibodies that can attack any part of the body including the kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, blood, skin, and joints.

About the Lupus Research Alliance:

The Lupus Research Alliance aims to transform treatment while advancing toward a cure by funding the most innovative lupus research in the world. The organization's stringent peer review grant process fosters diverse scientific talent who are driving discovery toward better diagnostics, improved treatments and ultimately a cure for lupus. Because the Lupus Research Alliance's Board of Directors fund all administrative and fundraising costs, 100 percent of all donations go to support lupus research programs. Learn more at: https://www.lupusresearch.org/

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The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is pleased to announce that seasoned professional Penny Mitchell has joined the organization as Senior Director of Marketing and Communications. In her new role, Ms. Mitchell will oversee the organization's strategic communications approach to leading lupus research worldwide and the value of participation by all sectors of the lupus community.

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

Long Island Entrepreneur Leads the Flareology Movement

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Obsessed with sparking change from within, Lesley Nurse found a way to do that and now wants to share her methods with others. She's developed a concept that she's calling "Flareology" and it's designed to help people, primarily women, to claim their power or get it back and make positive changes in their lives.

"Someone once asked me, 'Do you know your power?' I had no idea what he was talking about," Nurse says. "I started thinking about failed and toxic relationships and the absence of a father figure in my life. I was acting out, but not in a way that helped me. In fact, my actions were hurting me. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. It was time for me to claim my power and now that I've found it, I want to inspire other women to do the same. Flareology is all about self-care and healing."

As a young child and adult, Nurse experienced numerous traumatic events that led her to where she is today.

"I had to figure out a way to deal with the pain and to start trusting people," she says. "I had walls up and aggression was a form of protection. I started reading and watching spiritual programs and took pieces of what worked and left other pieces behind. I've put the pieces together and learned how to heal."

The end result is a new online mini-course that coaches and mentors women on how they, too, can leave the past behind while moving towards a better and more empowered future.

The course, "What Is Self-Care? 10 Key Tips to Go from Toxic to Triumphant Living" is especially designed for passionate, driven women who have experienced physical and emotional abuse and are trying to find their way back from the dark.

"It's never too late to heal," Nurse says. "Don't apologize for the past, but don't fall victim to it either. People are often surprised to learn about my past. I walk around with scars, but no one can see them."

Nurse acts as a guide of sorts in this 60-minute online course where she outlines the 10 tips, elaborates on them and then provides multiple suggestions for consideration. The course helps women to ease into self-care with the ultimate goal of achieving peace and balance. It's a confidential environment where women can be in a safe space while healing from bondage. It's an ideal starting point for people who have tried failed options such as therapy. The end of the course provides a gift affirmation that people can carry with them.

"We all have power. I know better now and understand that I have a responsibility to always remember that," Nurse says.

The term "Flareology," sparking change within, came to Nurse after several hours of contemplation and a few double doses of espresso. She examined intentional words and meanings and sought to create a catchy phrase that would make women feel part of a movement. Boom. Flareology - which also gives a shout out to her job as a cocktail server; she loves the word "mixology."

About Lesley Nurse, founder Flareology(TM):

Nurse grew up in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. Her family is from Trinidad and Tobago. In addition to leading the Flareology movement, she's also the author of two children's books, "How Sunny Sees It;" and "The Tale of Greedy Reeby." She's a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City and has an evolving fashion line called 7Seven Spark. She says everything she does is to "spark change." She's a self-proclaimed "flareologist" and wants to show others how to earn and own that name too.

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

Read Lesley's blog at: http://www.lesley.life

Follow on social at:
- https://twitter.com/flareology
- https://www.instagram.com/flareology/
- https://www.facebook.com/Flareology/

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Obsessed with sparking change from within, Lesley Nurse found a way to do that and now wants to share her methods with others. She's developed a concept that she's calling "Flareology" and it's designed to help people, primarily women, to claim their power or get it back and make positive changes in their lives.

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

EPIC’s Kamran Khaliq Recognized as 2019 ‘Young Gun’ by Insurance Business America

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Kamran Khaliq, Vice President, Private Equity and M&A, has been named a 2019 Insurance Industry "Young Gun" by Insurance Business America (IBA).

According to IBA, this recognition represents, "an annual look at the young insurance professionals who are inspiring their peers with their expertise and passion for the industry - individuals who have managed to stand out in a competitive pool of talent, some with only a few years' experience in the business." All those being recognized are under the age of 35.

Khaliq began his insurance industry career in 2014, following his graduation from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree, Cum Laude, with a Double Major in Economics and Political Science and a Minor in Sociology.

Said Marc Kunney, President, Risk Management for EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, "Kamran has been an absolute standout since joining our firm in 2017 and we are both pleased and proud to see him recognized by IBA in this way. His expertise and passion for our business are motivating to all he works with, other EPIC team members and our clients, alike."

Kamran Khaliq can be reached in New York at (212) 295-5590 or kamran.khaliq@epicbrokers.com.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 2,000 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $600 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Kamran Khaliq, Vice President, Private Equity and M&A, has been named a 2019 Insurance Industry "Young Gun" by Insurance Business America (IBA).

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

Fluid Metering Expands to Western Canada through New Partnership

SYOSSET, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fluid Metering, Inc. announced today an expansion into the Canada market through an exclusive partnership with WJF Instrumentation Ltd. The provinces encompassed in this agreement include: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Fluid Metering and WJF Instrumentation collaboration will support the companies' common goal of providing quality instrumentation, industry leading technical support and services to help solve measurement and control problems within industrial and municipal applications, and provide analytical solutions to the laboratory and environmental community.

"We are very excited about our new partnership agreement with Fluid Metering," says Sheldon Wrubleski, CEO at WJF Instrumentation. "We have been distributing Fluid Metering pumps and products for several decades, and we know for a fact that their products perform precisely as advertised. Going forward we look to solidify even further our solid relationship with Fluid Metering and their customers."

"The team at Fluid Metering couldn't be more excited to have formally signed WJF Instruments as our official distributor for Northwestern Canada. Our established working relationship and Sheldon's team's knowledge of our products, provide a solid foundation to grow our business in this market," said Robert Morin, Vice President, Commercial Operations at Fluid Metering, Inc.

About Fluid Metering Inc.

Fluid Metering, Inc. pioneered the first patented valve-less rotating and reciprocating piston metering pump concept delivering pumping excellence and precise fluid control for Laboratory, Industrial, Process and OEM applications. Fluid Metering's Engineering Team incorporates 60 years of OEM design experience to meet specific customer and application requirements with Accuracy, Precision & Reliability!

Fluid Metering Inc., was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Syosset, New York.

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

Media Contact Information:
Name: Denise Sternbach
Phone: 516-922-6050 xt.113
Denise.Sternbach@fmipump.com

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Fluid Metering, Inc. announced today an expansion into the Canada market through an exclusive partnership with WJF Instrumentation Ltd. The provinces encompassed in this agreement include: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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

NYC Dancers Step Together in Short Musical Film to Encourage Our Youth to Speak Out!

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- 3 cords & a hook studios announces "Youthful Faces," bringing together some of NYC's best dancers, including: Matt Wiercinski (Broadway: "Anastasia" - Ensemble/Prince Siegfried) and Kathryn Zimmer (Broadway: "Matilda The Musical"), to encourage and become a catalyst for our younger generation to speak up and speak out to illuminate the future they want to see.

The dance, musical short film, shot in the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y. is a collaboration between award-winning choreographer Lane Napper, who is known for his choreography work on the Nickelodeon shows "iCarly" and "Victorious," the socially charged music of Jour Majesty and visionary filmmaker Michael C. Perry, known from his award-winning short musical films, "The Carnival Kid," and "Empty Box of Wine."

The film follows thirteen dancers, each defining their unique style of dance to illuminate their concerns about the future. The performance is to the words and music of Jour Majesty's single, "Youthful Faces."

"The lyrics completely spotlight the anxieties of our youth," says Choreographer Lane Napper. "Glowing shiny faces swiping for affirmation, Page by page in a sea of distraction and the people took no action, and the earth became fractured."

Each performer came up with their own interpretation of the song and lyrics to capture their feeling about our current societal condition.

"I am extremely grateful to participate in 'Youthful Faces' to help inspire today's youth to have hope for the future and to courageously take action to drive positive change," says sixteen-year-old Kathryn Zimmer (Broadway: "Matilda"). "Now is the time to speak up and speak out to illuminate the future we want to see. Youthful Faces, raise your voices - right here, right now."

"Youthful Faces" will premiere at the Cutting Room International Short Film Festival in New York City on October 19, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. The musical short is nominated for "Best Music Video" and "Best Director of a Music Video" by the festival. Following the premiere, Youthful Faces will be available to view by everyone at https://youthfulfacesmovie.com/.

We want to encourage our young people to take hold of their futures and be part of the conversation; whether raising their voices at the ballot box, volunteering, mentoring other young people, or maybe just being kind to other human beings. The actions and decisions of today will follow them for the rest of their lives. They should have a stake in the question; let's give them a voice.

For more information on Youthful Faces cast/crew/press ready photography https://youthfulfacesmovie.com/

For more information on the music of Jour Majesty
https://jourmajesty.com/

For more information on The Cutting Room International Short Film Festival NYC https://thecuttingroomnycisff.com/

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3 cords & a hook studios announces "Youthful Faces," bringing together some of NYC's best dancers, including: Matt Wiercinski (Broadway: "Anastasia" - Ensemble/Prince Siegfried) and Kathryn Zimmer (Broadway: "Matilda The Musical"), to encourage and become a catalyst for our younger generation to speak up and speak out to illuminate the future they want to see.

Related link: https://youthfulfacesmovie.com/

Walk with Us to Cure Lupus, New York – There’s Strength in Our Strides!

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Join New York's lupus community and the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) Saturday, October 12 to Walk with Us to Cure Lupus at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in Manhattan.

Walk with Us to Cure Lupus is the LRA's signature national program that unites communities across the country to achieve one goal - to raise the much-needed funds to improve care and find the cure.

In lupus, the immune system, which should protect against infection, instead creates antibodies that can attack any part of the body. More than 90% of the millions of people worldwide who live with lupus are women. African Americans, Latinx, Asians and Native Americans are two to three times at greater risk than Caucasians.

This day is set for a true celebration. Before and after the Walk, participants can take part in Tie Dying tee shirts, face painting, Team photos, and signing the annual Hope Begins Here banner displayed in the LRA national office in NYC. Free breakfast, snacks and a 25% discount at Coldstone Creamery add to the fun for all ages.

The Walk route is about 3.1 miles around the Intrepid on Pier 86 at West 46th Street. Walkers are encouraged to go at their own pace and cover their own distance; it is not necessary to complete the route. For more information about the NYC Walk, contact Elizabeth Vega-Eng at lupuswalknyc@lupusresearch.org or 646.884.6043.

"Thousands are walking across the United States to raise awareness and funds for lupus research," comments Kenneth M. Farber, President and CEO of the Lupus Research Alliance. "Through the efforts of communities like New York, this program has contributed millions to be invested in the most innovative and promising research that has led to every pivotal advance in lupus to date."

The lupus community thanks Walk sponsors for their ongoing support and commitment: Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Hospital for Special Surgery, NY Jets, Northwell Health, GSK, Us in Lupus, First Data, Cantor Fitzgerald, WCBS/WLNY, iHeart Radio, Aurinia.

Visit http://www.lupusresearch.org/ to learn more about the LRA and scientific breakthroughs that are transforming lupus treatment.

Get the latest news, share your experiences and support others on LRA's Community Forum, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About the Lupus Research Alliance

The Lupus Research Alliance aims to transform treatment while advancing toward a cure by funding the most innovative lupus research in the world. Because the Lupus Research Alliance's Board of Directors fund all administrative and fundraising costs, 100% of all donations goes to support lupus research programs.

Join New York's lupus community and the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) Saturday, October 12 to Walk with Us to Cure Lupus at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in Manhattan.

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

Award-Winning Natural Energy Support: BEE&YOU Royal Jelly Bee Pollen Propolis Tablet

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- BEE&YOU's Ultra Strength Tablet was awarded "the Sustainable New Product" by Sustainable Food Awards, in Amsterdam in June 2019. The tablet is a natural mixture of propolis, royal jelly and pollen without added sugar, fat, preservatives or any chemical additives. Recommended amount is two tablets daily preferably between meals. It has also a "chewable" form flavored with cocoa, especially developed for children.

Propolis is a resin-like bee product with high antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiinflammatory and antitumor effects that the bees collect from the leaves, stems, and buds of the plants. It is a natural immune support. Royal jelly is a another valuable bee product which is excreted by worker bees to feed baby bees and the queen bee in the hive. The queen bee, the only one on an exclusive diet of royal jelly in the colony, grows two times bigger and lives 30 times longer than other bees.

Scientific studies show that royal jelly supports brain activity, the health of female and male ovaries, cardiovascular health, immune system, increases collagen synthesis, enhances energy and physical performance. Besides, pollen is referred to as reproductive cells of plants. It is a natural source of protein, vitamin and minerals.

Since raw propolis is not suitable for human consumption, it is subjected to an extraction process. In BEE&YOU Ultra Strength Tablet, propolis is extracted with innovative award-winning extraction method, which creates at least three times higher biological activity than that of similar products. Also, BEE&YOU produces this product with "Contracted Beekeeping Model." In this model, a contract is signed with beekeepers which eliminates the need for distributors acting as middlemen between honey packagers and the beekeepers, that provides "Fair Trade."

BEE&YOU Ultra Strength Tablet is sold in U.S.-based e-commerce site (https://www.bee-and-you.com/) and also at major online retailers of Amazon & eBay, Walmart and 3,000 CVS and 1,500 natural & organic sale points. In total it is in 13 different countries globally.

About the Company:

BEE&YOU was founded by Mrs. Asli Elif Tanugur, an experienced Food Scientist whose motivation is to seek the cure from nature. As a female entrepreneur, she started the journey by finding a cure in propolis for her own child's auto immune disease. She perfected the production method for propolis to retain its high biological antioxidant content. Her company now produces 100% natural and healthy innovative bee products containing propolis, royal jelly, raw honey, pollen and bee bread harvested from all parts of fascinating flora of Anatolia through 2000 contracted beekeepers and from 300,000 beehives.

Founded in 2013, available in 14 countries globally, BEE&YOU was honored with 29 awards in the last 6 years with its innovative, natural and healthy line of bee products.

The biggest advocate of beekeepers, BEE&YOU implements a unique Contracted Beekeeping Model to protect the bees and bee keepers' rights and safety. This business model allows the production agreements signed directly by the beekeepers without the middlemen or distributors. In addition to 3500 retail outlets in the United States, BEE&YOU is also sold globally in South Korea, Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Turkey, the UK, Qatar, Dubai and Cyprus.

Learn more: https://www.bee-and-you.com/

Follow BEE&YOU on: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

"BEE&YOU Naturally Protects You and Your Loved Ones!"

Media Contact:
Melike Ayan
212-980-8090
Melike.nyc@gmail.com

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*Caption: As a female entrepreneur, Mrs. Asli Elif Tanugur started the journey by finding a cure in propolis for her own child's auto immune disease.

*VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/nFaljoeFdtQ

Disclaimer: Caution: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat,cure, or prevent any disease.

BEE&YOU's Ultra Strength Tablet was awarded "the Sustainable New Product" by Sustainable Food Awards, in Amsterdam in June 2019. The tablet is a natural mixture of propolis, royal jelly and pollen without added sugar, fat, preservatives or any chemical additives. Recommended amount is two tablets daily preferably between meals.

Related link: https://www.bee-and-you.com/

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Appoints Lou D’Agostino National Hedge Fund Practice Leader

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal and industry veteran, Lou D'Agostino, has been appointed to the newly-created position of National Hedge Fund Practice Leader as part of its Financial Services division.

In his new role, D'Agostino will be responsible for the continued growth and development of EPIC's hedge fund practice and its contribution to the expansion of its Financial Services business. He will also serve as an internal resource and advisor, assisting producers in better understanding the industry landscape as well as the unique risk management and insurance needs of Hedge Funds and other Alternative Asset Management clients.

"I feel privileged to have the opportunity to lead EPIC's National Hedge Fund Practice," said D'Agostino. "The needs of this market are dynamic and demanding and I remain committed to the innovation of products and programs to meet them."

D'Agostino has more than 19 years of insurance brokerage experience and is an expert in serving the financial services industry, with a specialized focus in the hedge fund sector.

D'Agostino joined EPIC in 2018 along with his team from Iron Cove Partners, where he created an industry-leading financial services practice. The company's strong reputation in the hedge fund sector earned it the 2017 and 2018 "Best US & Global Hedge Fund Industry Insurance Provider" awards from Hedgeweek.

"Lou has proven his ability to lead and we are thrilled to place him in such a key role. His depth of knowledge, ability to build relationships and competitive drive, make him an invaluable asset to our team and I anticipate him playing an essential role in the growth of EPIC's Financial Services Practice," said Philip V. Moyles, Jr., EVP of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and head of EPIC's Financial Services business.

"Over the last year, Lou has brought his expansive knowledge and expertise in the financial services industry to EPIC," said Tom O'Neil, EPIC's Northeast Region President. "Lou continues to be well known and well regarded by clients, colleagues and insurers throughout the hedge fund community and we are excited to elevate him to this new position."

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 2,000 team members operating from 65 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $605 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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* Photo caption: Lou D'Agostino has been appointed to the newly-created position of National Hedge Fund Practice Leader at EPIC.

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal and industry veteran, Lou D'Agostino, has been appointed to the newly-created position of National Hedge Fund Practice Leader as part of its Financial Services division.

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

Former Manager to a Japanese ‘Carnegie Hall’ Singer Has Released a New Piano Album to Inherit an Encouraging Message

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, Mikiko Miyakawa, the New York-based composer/pianist, originally from Japan, announced that her classical piano album "Elegy In Violet" was released Sept. 20 by Centaur Records. Mikiko is a former new wave keyboardist and manager to Eiko Shuri.

Eiko was the second Japanese performer at Carnegie Hall, and released R&B albums from Warner Records in America. However, the English words were the obstacle, which was hindering the singer from realizing her potential. Therefore, Mikiko inherits Eiko's dream and mission without using words.

Before Mikiko met Eiko in Japan, Eiko already had some domestic hit songs including "Joe's Diamond" written exclusively for her by Paul Anka. Also, two of Eiko's U.S. recordings in 1975-78 were the collaboration with Tower Of Power, American R&B-based horn section and band with eight Billboard Hot 100 Hits. (VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI7_dMyzEWo ).

Eiko appeared on TV shows including "The Tonight Show" and "The Jerry Lewis Show." In 1976, Eiko's performance with Reycards Duet at Carnegie Hall was described as "little Liza Minnelli" by American newspapers.

At that time, in a magazine interview, Don Costa, Eiko's recording producer said "Eiko has potential to produce hits in America. However, the English pronunciation is an obstacle."

Also, in Japan, Eiko struggled because she did not get as big hits as she deserved. The mainstream was young idol singers whose focus was not vocal charm and skills.

Unfortunately, Eiko started suffering from mental illness. But she never stopped singing. During Mikiko's tenure (1990-2004), Mikiko booked for Eiko to appear on Japanese major TV shows, most of which resulted in Eiko's No. 1 peak viewing rates. At the same time, Eiko's old vinyl records quoted high on Internet auctions.

In 2004, Eiko sadly passed away. Mikiko says "I then decided to pursue Eiko's dream and mission of serving music in the U.S. Why? I had the same dream since I was sixteen." This dream was born when Mikiko visited Menlo Park, Calif. at her high school's sister school. There her piano was loved by hearty students, teachers, staffs, and residents nearby the school.

Before acting as Eiko's Manager, Mikiko recorded a major new wave album "Gang Busters" (King Records) with Haruomi Hosono. Hosono is a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra with world-wide hits, whose other member is Academy/Grammy awarded Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Mikiko switched to classical music in which exciting cultural chemistry is happening, known as Post-Classical, Indie Classical or Contemporary Classical.

Although Mikiko's piano album is from an authentic independent classical label, her calm compositions have a variety such as minimal, R&B and pieces sounding like Japanese anime songs.

Mikiko hopes her new album "will be of help to keep you going on," because Eiko would always say these words at the very end of her show.

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

Find Mikiko's music online at:
https://soundcloud.com/mintpiano22/14-elegy-in-violet

https://music.apple.com/us/album/elegy-in-violet/1478807929?l=es

https://open.spotify.com/album/1UwS54X4YM1j343V4ywbiM

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*Caption: Cover of Mikiko Miyakawa's classical piano album "Elegy In Violet."

*VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/f7ZBaTrQBDk

Today, Mikiko Miyakawa, the New York-based composer/pianist, originally from Japan, announced that her classical piano album "Elegy In Violet" was released Sept. 20 by Centaur Records. Mikiko is a former new wave keyboardist and manager to Eiko Shuri.

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

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Tenorshare has updated all iOS related products including Reiboot, iCareFone, UltData and 4uKey. The updated versions are perfectly compatible with the newest iOS 13.

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