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Major Part of James Dean’s Infamous Porsche 550 Spyder Heads to Auction – Bring A Trailer

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- More than 65 years after the infamous crash, a major component of the James Dean Porsche 550 Spyder will be offered at auction, Don Ahearn, Owner, announced today. This will be the first time ever a confirmed part of the Porsche 550 Spyder will be offered for sale. The online auction is being held by Bring A Trailer, the largest enthusiast based online auction site for unique automobiles, parts and Automobilia. Bring A Trailer is based in San Francisco, California.

Found in rural Massachusetts, the original and complete transaxle assembly has seen the light of day after being stored in a wooden crate and hidden from public view for over 30 years. An East Coast Porsche collector unveiled this discovery last September from the car that many Porsche enthusiasts consider to be the most famous of the marque.

This assembly may be the only documented and provable part of the James Dean Spyder known to still exist, and it is certainly the only part anyone may be able to see publicly. It is one of three permanently traceable components of a 550 Spyder. These include; the chassis, the engine, and the gearbox/transaxle. This transaxle is stamped with the correct factory serial number #10046.

The history of James Dean and his 550 Spyder has been well written elsewhere so there is no need to repeat it here in detail.

The original body/chassis #550-055 was reported stolen in 1960 while returning from a highway safety exhibit, never to be seen again. There have been rumors in past years of the whereabouts of the lost wreck though none have been substantiated. The original engine #P90059 is reported to still be in California, though it has not been seen nor verified in decades. This gearbox assembly could be the only verifiable part of the famous car that will ever be available to be seen by fans of James Dean.

Now removed from the wooden crate, the transaxle is mounted in a display stand custom fabricated by expert metal shaper Steve Hogue. It displays the assembly exactly as it was in the original 550 Spyder.

The online auction will end on Saturday May 29, 2021 at 2:05 ET.

Questions and inquiries should be directed to Marvin Waters, Auction agent for the owner swiftmotoring@gmail.com or James Dean Historian, Lee Raskin lmr356@aol.com

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View the auction https://bringatrailer.com/listing/gearbox/

More than 65 years after the infamous crash, a major component of the James Dean Porsche 550 Spyder will be offered at auction, Don Ahearn, Owner, announced today. This will be the first time ever a confirmed part of the Porsche 550 Spyder will be offered for sale.

Capstone Logistics Appoints Ahmed Abdalla as Chief Technology Officer

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capstone Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has continued their long-standing investment in technology by appointing Ahmed Abdalla as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Abdalla will report directly to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Steve Taylor, and manage the growth and development of Capstone's technology products and data analytics solution.

Capstone has spent decades building powerful technology to optimize tactical execution and decision-making for its warehouse customers. Through a series of acquisitions, the company has also rapidly expanded capabilities and technology in its freight management and last mile divisions. As CTO, Abdalla will build upon Capstone's existing Apex Technology suite to create and maintain world-class applications and services that help customers achieve their business objectives with ease and stability.

"Capstone is committed to providing service and value through innovation," says Steve Taylor, CEO at Capstone Logistics. "Ahmed is the perfect addition to our team because he shares this deep commitment. We are confident that, given his extensive experience in software development and data science, he will expertly guide engineering efforts to enhance our integrated technology suite and create a unified user experience."

"I am beyond excited to join the Capstone team," says Ahmed Abdalla. "Capstone has built a culture that is laser-focused on customer satisfaction and innovation. As someone who is passionate about using technology to solve complex supply chain problems, I believe it will be the ideal environment for me to create measurable value for all stakeholders."

Abdalla joins Capstone with more than 20 years of experience in technology and software development. Before Capstone, he worked at Intellinet as the Executive Vice President and CTO, and Catlin Inc. as the Senior Manager, US Application Development and Data Services. Abdalla has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business Administration from The American University in Cairo, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Economics from Georgia State University.

About Capstone Logistics

Capstone Logistics is the leader in providing specialized, technology-enabled solutions for the most challenging supply chains. Powered by an interconnected platform, Capstone creates end-to-end efficiencies and cost-savings that help suppliers, distributers, and retailers exceed customer expectations. From performance-driven labor solutions to high-touch transportation and fulfillment, Capstone delivers the scale, accountability, and continuity that enables modern supply chains to compete in an ever-evolving environment.

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

Capstone Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has continued their long-standing investment in technology by appointing Ahmed Abdalla as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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Chicago Rock Band Lucky Boys Confusion Celebrates 20th Album Anniversary with Global Streaming Event Memorial Day Weekend

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- It's been twenty years since Lucky Boys Confusion arrived on the global scene with their 2001 debut, "Throwing the Game." During the TTG era, the hard-touring Chicago five-piece crisscrossed the U.S. innumerable times over, made their national television debut on the CBS Late Late Show, and even made a pit stop in Japan to play for their enthusiastic overseas fan base.

The ensuing two decades have been a story of artistic growth (see 2003's follow-up, "Commitment") and perseverance through tragedy (the unexpected loss of founding member Joe Sell in 2012) as the band has continued to perform and create, culminating with their 2017 comeback record, "Stormchasers."

Now, with the "Throwing the Game 20th Anniversary Special" the boys are back, and ready to celebrate their legacy. This special global streaming event - an "in-studio concert & documentary special" - is a combination of recently recorded live footage (including TTG classics such as "40/80'" and "Fred Astaire"), new interviews with the band members, and unearthed archival footage from the recording of the album, as well as the ensuing 2001-2002 tours. Oh, and maybe a few surprise guests will drop by to say hello!

The "Throwing the Game 20th Anniversary Special" streams worldwide on Thursday, May 27 at 8 p.m. Central Time on the Moment House streaming platform (https://www.momenthouse.com/co/luckyboysconfusion-throwing-the-game-20-year-anniversary), where the band will be doing a live, virtual "VIP after party" with fans immediately following the airing. Virtual tickets are available now, which will provide users a link to the event.

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It's been twenty years since Lucky Boys Confusion arrived on the global scene with their 2001 debut, "Throwing the Game." During the TTG era, the hard-touring Chicago five-piece crisscrossed the U.S. innumerable times over, made their national television debut on the CBS Late Late Show, and even made a pit stop in Japan to play for their enthusiastic overseas fan base.

Related link: https://www.luckyboysconfusion.net/

Dr. Bruce Perry and Compassion Prison Project (CPP) Uncovering the Hidden Truth of Childhood Trauma Within Prisons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Over the last 30 years, Dr. Bruce Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children's mental health and neurosciences, holding a variety of academic positions. His work on the ramifications of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice and policy across the world. Reflecting on his new book with Oprah Winfrey, "What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing," Dr. Perry sits down this week for an in-depth conversation with Compassion Prison Project Founder and award-winning film producer Fritzi Horstman.

The interview, which will be shared as an episode on CPP's podcast, Compassion in Action, delves into the concept of "Getting to the Cortex" while examining ACEs in society versus ACEs in prison.

In CPP's research, using the CDC/Kaiser Permanente ACEs study (Adverse Childhood Experiences), they discovered that childhood trauma is disproportionately high within the prison system. CPP is focused on bringing childhood trauma awareness and responsiveness training to prisons and communities both in the U.S. and globally. CPP's programs include a new six-part video series and corresponding workbooks titled Trauma Talks which shed light on the devastating impact of childhood trauma, while guiding prison residents and staff through various healing exercises.

CPP's ultimate mission is to transform prisons into centers of healing and education so that the most traumatized members of our society can begin the process of healing, creating a lasting positive impact on families and communities. Dr. Perry's analysis of childhood trauma within prisons is at once insightful and thought-provoking, making this a noteworthy, groundbreaking exchange.

Dr. Bruce Perry and Compassion Prison Project (CPP)

"Dr. Bruce Perry is one of the pioneers working today in the childhood developmental trauma field. His insights and compassionate perspective will ultimately change how the systems of our society treat the poor, disenfranchised and traumatized. It is an honor to have this conversation," says Fritzi Horstman - CPP Founder and Executive Director.

About Compassion Prison Project

Compassion Prison Project is a grassroots organization with a mission to transform prisons and communities through compassionate action. To learn more please visit www.compassionprisonproject.org a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Reflecting on his new book with Oprah Winfrey, "What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing," Dr. Perry sits down this week for an in-depth conversation with Compassion Prison Project Founder and award-winning film producer Fritzi Horstman.

Related link: https://compassionprisonproject.org/

UBX Cloud awarded 10 Most Promising Cloud Solution Providers 2021

DETROIT, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- UBX Cloud, a U.S. based cloud provider headquartered in Madison Heights, Mich., has been awarded "10 Most Promising Cloud Solution Providers 2021" by CIOReviewIndia.

UBX leverages proven, off-the-shelf technologies in its private cloud operations arena, globally. The technologies offer clients enhanced performance, while leveraging the power of automation with unmatched uptime.

"UBX provides its services in affordable and simple right-sized packages," said Steve Panovski, UBX Cloud President. "If you can order a mobile data plan, you can order the cloud service that provides the core building blocks of your business."

Services include Platform as a Service (PaaS) - helping clients migrate server infrastructure to a cloud-based solution - and Cybersecurity as a Service (CaaS)- protecting business data with the latest AI-based threat detection, mitigation and alerting. These services are offered as add-ons to its cloud services at no additional cost.

Business continuity with managed backups and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) - backing up or replicating data and virtual servers to its private clouds across India - are also included in UBX Cloud's array of services.

UBX Cloud offers an excellent proposition for the India market with value additions, such as the built-in state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions powered by Syntervision Oasis and CybrHawk.

"We are expanding our cloud points of presence and capacity to deliver thousands of cloud workspaces and infrastructure services to the entire PAN India region," Panovski said.

About UBX Cloud

UBX Cloud is a Michigan-based cloud service provider with data centers in the United States and India. Our services include Managed IT-as-a-Service, Private/Hybrid Cloud, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Workspaces, Veeam Cloud Backup, and a variety of custom IT consulting services. Our team of IT Engineers helps organizations of all kinds maintain uptime and ensure business continuity.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.ubxcloud.com or call 1-888-509-2568.

UBX Cloud, a U.S. based cloud provider headquartered in Madison Heights, Mich., has been awarded "10 Most Promising Cloud Solution Providers 2021" by CIOReviewIndia. UBX leverages proven, off-the-shelf technologies in its private cloud operations arena, globally.

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

The NFT Art Market Just Got Safer and Faster – VR-All-Art Integrates Solana Blockchain to Develop New Protocol

ZUG, Switzerland /ScoopCloud/ -- VR-All-Art, one of the leading platforms for exhibiting and acquiring art in virtual reality, today announced an integration with the Solana blockchain. The adoption of a blockchain infrastructure for virtual exhibitions is meant to ease art trade in virtual reality while bringing liquidity and regulation to the growing NFT art market. The platform will ensure that art registered on the blockchain is compatible with established regulations and copyright laws by developing the All-Art Protocol on Solana.

With the All-Art Protocol, VR-All-Art is aiming to bring constant liquidity to the world of tokenized art by creating a unique type of AMM (automated market maker) liquidity pools for NFTs. The protocol introduces a new standard, the NFT-PRO, designed for stakeholders in the art market. The NFT-PRO standard will enable artists to customize license rights for each art piece they create and embed them into NFT-PRO smart contracts. Through this mechanism, the All-Art Protocol will protect both artists and collectors, while enabling new use cases for owning, exhibiting and trading art on the blockchain.

"What we have witnessed with the latest trend in registering art as NFTs is a lack of proper infrastructure to handle the demand," said Vitomir Jevremovic, CEO and Founder of VR-All-Art. "Ethereum transactions are slow, while the fees for minting and trading NFTs are skyrocketing. The environmental impact of a single NFT mint is enormous. This is not sustainable. Artists and galleries need affordable ways to put their art on the blockchain and have real-time transactions to handle live auctions. This is why we have chosen Solana. It is the fastest and most promising blockchain with a low energy-consumption footprint. We simply need things to work when people are minting NFTs and creating virtual exhibitions."

Talking about the NFT standard currently in use, Jevremovic said, "The art market got a good introduction to what blockchain can do for it, but it was a tough lesson to learn because NFTs are just not a good enough solution." He went on to state, "With the current NFT model, you basically own a string of text in the form of a hash or a link. This is not an art piece. We need better ways to incorporate art license rights into smart contracts. We believe the global art market needs a blockchain standard in line with the regulatory framework for art. Only then can we expect the art market to expand and scale in the digital and virtual space, with more people engaging and transacting value through NFTs."

Anatoly Yakovenko, the President of the Solana Foundation said, "Fast, low-cost NFTs have the potential to bridge legal rights and digital authentication in ways never before possible. I'm delighted the All-Art Protocol is choosing to build on Solana, and look forward to their launch." VR-All-Art invites other platforms to use the All-Art Protocol and join its efforts to regulate the NFT art market and provide more liquid assets for stakeholders.

Don't miss any news about the All-Art Protocol and hot NFT topics on Twitter @allartprotocol.

About VR-All-Art

VR-All-Art is an established platform in the art and XR space. It is a platform and a marketplace for artists, galleries, museums and the general public to exhibit, explore and acquire art in virtual exhibitions. A virtual space, a metaverse of galleries and exhibition spaces with no physical boundaries, it is revolutionizing art exhibitions and art spaces by giving new power to artists as they are no longer constrained to the limitations of real world space and time.

To learn more, please visit https://vrallart.com/. To learn more about the All-Art Protocol, please visit https://allart.io/.

About Solana

Solana is a high-performance Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain focused on delivering scalability without sacrificing decentralization or security.

Until now, blockchains have been single-threaded computers, guaranteeing no two transactions conflict if executed in parallel. Solana unlocks concurrent GPU-parallelization for the first time, using Proof of History (PoH), a clock before consensus, delivering high speed, low latency, and inexpensive transactions, all at layer 1 without sharding.

Developed by a team of former Qualcomm, Apple, Intel, and Dropbox engineers, Solana is stewarded by The Solana Foundation and is advanced by a loyal community of decentralized developers around the world. To learn more, please visit https://solana.com/.

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VR-All-Art, one of the leading platforms for exhibiting and acquiring art in virtual reality, today announced an integration with the Solana blockchain. The adoption of a blockchain infrastructure for virtual exhibitions is meant to ease art trade in virtual reality while bringing liquidity and regulation to the growing NFT art market.

Related link: https://vrallart.com/

ACES Quality Management Launches ACES CONNECT While Also Integrating 30 New Vendors to Its Core Platform

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management™ (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the launch of ACES CONNECT™, as well as the addition of 30 integrated vendor partners into ACES Quality Management & Control™ software as part of its spring product release.

Designed to give senior management at mortgage lenders and third-party providers on-demand access to key reporting data, ACES CONNECT provides users with the ability to self-remediate audit findings, access reporting and trending data, review audit documents and manage corrective action plans in coordination with their organization's risk department. In addition, ACES CONNECT allows users to have access to the ACES QC reporting to provide easy to view reporting for senior management along with any designated third parties. ACES CONNECT will enhance productivity and boost collaboration in resolving defects, requesting or supplying additional documentation and answering questions and concerns with trackable communications.

"The changing market dynamics of the last year has underscored the need for secure and efficient internal communication and collaboration, especially when viewed through the lens of the ever-shifting financial regulatory and compliance landscape," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "ACES CONNECT not only provides lenders and financial institutions with a critical viewing window into exactly what's going on in their respective businesses from a quality and compliance standpoint, but it also creates a centralized access point for quick and easy defect identification, remediation and resolution tracking to effectively mitigate risk and maintain quality."

Along with the launch of ACES CONNECT, the company has also significantly expanded its network of integrated vendors, allowing users to order, track and receive re-verification documents and data directly within ACES core platform. With these additions, ACES now supports an additional thirty vendors across five categories: Credit, SSN, Asset, 4506-C and Field Reviews. By leveraging ACES integrations, third party orders are sent and received securely, leveraging existing ACES data, ultimately reducing the time and labor associated with each transaction. ACES has also expanded its relationship with MeridianLink to add support for instant verification of employment and income from The Work Number through MeridianLink's network of resellers.

"Integrations have been available within ACES for several years, and over the last year in particular, we've put tremendous effort into expanding our integration framework to bring added efficiency to our users' quality control audit process and eliminate the manual re-work that often introduces unnecessary errors," Gauthier added. "By dramatically increasing the number of available vendors, we've provided ACES users with even more options for best-of-breed re-verification partners to help support their loan quality and risk management efforts."

ACES' newest upgrades were spearheaded by client requests collected during its annual client survey, the results of which drive and validate much of the company's product roadmap.

"At ACES, we believe in being proactive, not reactive, when it comes to product development and enhancements, and our clients play a critical role in that process by providing us 'boots on the ground' intelligence regarding the challenges they face in maintaining loan quality and mitigating risk," Gauthier explained. "Our annual survey and User Summit, which we've elected to take virtual this year, are two of the many ways in which we actively seek input from our users to ensure our technology continues to meet their needs."

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management, formerly known as ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control™ software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 3 of the top 5 and more than 50% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;
* 7 of the top 10 loan servicers;
* 11 of the top 30 banks; and
* 1 of the top 3 credit unions in the USA.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management™ (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the launch of ACES CONNECT™, as well as the addition of 30 integrated vendor partners into ACES Quality Management & Control™ software as part of its spring product release.

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

The Joy Factory Partners with Microsoft to Provide Protection for its Surface Go 2 Tablets Used in Hazardous Work Environments

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Joy Factory, Inc., creator of the aXtion(r) Extreme series of tablet cases, recently partnered with Microsoft to bring customers new protection for their Surface Go 2 Tablet. This tablet case targets the mobile workforce for the oil and gas; energy and utilities; and manufacturing industries and they've recently received UL certification for C1D2; and Designed for Surface (DfS) approval as well.

These hazardous work environments require cases to ensure safe tablet operation where combustible vapor, dust, liquid and mist are present. These cases offer rugged and streamlined protection needed for Microsoft's Surface Go 2 Tablet.

"We know our products are uniquely built to last and have a host of benefits that protect the tablet, but most importantly the people in these hazardous work environments. We're thrilled that Microsoft recognizes this product's innate value," said Miranda Su, executive vice president, The Joy Factory. "We look forward to a long-lasting relationship that will benefit our mutual customers, worldwide."

Extreme hazardous environments need an extreme case, and this Surface Go 2 Tablet Case solution is compatible with MagConnect quick connect mounts, giving field engineers and the mobile workforce the ability to safely work, hands-free, no matter their work environment. They're also military-grade shockproof certified and have an IP68 waterproof rating for all weather conditions. And, the screen is made from Corning Gorilla Glass(r) giving it the ability to offer top of the line protection while keeping crew safe.

"We are excited to share the launch of The Joy Factory's aXtion(r) Extreme cases for Microsoft Surface Go 2. These DfS certified cases enable our customers to use the Surface Go 2 in hazardous work environments secure in the knowledge that their devices will be well protected. Our partnership with The Joy Factory continues to provide certified solutions to help solve industry needs and deliver more value to our customers," said Patrick Mendenall, Director of Microsoft's Designed for Surface program.

About The Joy Factory

The Joy Factory, Inc. is a global manufacturer of leading tablet mounting, cases, enclosures, kiosks and mobility accessory products that have been enhancing the human interaction with digital devices for nearly a decade. The Joy Factory has quickly become an essential rugged solution provider for a variety of industries such as manufacturing, hospitality, education, transportation, healthcare, government, exhibition and retail.

For more information: https://thejoyfactory.com/explore-axtion/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejoyfactory?lang

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The Joy Factory, Inc., creator of the aXtion(r) Extreme series of tablet cases, recently partnered with Microsoft to bring customers new protection for their Surface Go 2 Tablet. This tablet case targets the mobile workforce for the oil and gas; energy and utilities; and manufacturing industries and they've recently received UL certification for C1D2; and Designed for Surface (DfS) approval as well.

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

Golden Globe-Winning Actress, Playwright, and Activist Regina Taylor Announces Winners for the black album.mixtape. Project

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- After a 30-day call for entries, winners for the black album.mixtape. were announced during a virtual Block Party event. The black album. mixtape. is an initiative of Regina Taylor - the Golden Globe-winning actress, playwright, and activist - in partnership with Southern Methodist University's (SMU) Meadows School of the Arts. In response to the historical significance of 2020 defined by COVID-19 and social protest, the black album. mixtape. invited students, professionals, and the community to explore identity, activism, art, and change.

"The recipients of the black album mixtape awards represent a myriad of voices in several fields who are shining their transformative light in these difficult times," said Ms. Taylor. "We received entries from all over the U.S. and abroad. I'm very honored to have hosted this initiative to showcase a shining array of talent on this platform to be a witness and recording this moment as we find our footing towards paths to a better tomorrow."

The black album.mixtape. submissions were evaluated by an 11-judge panel for the eight $500 cash awards in the youth and adult categories of art, activism, innovation, and STEM. The winning entries can be viewed here and are as follows:

YOUTH WINNERS

Activist Award: "Through My Mind," a short film by SMU students Leon Jones, Rhett Goldman, and Caleb Mosley that explores racial injustice, black mental health, and what it means to be black in 2021 through visual art, dance, film, music, and monologues.

Artist Award: "In the Dark," an original song written and performed on guitar by Alexandria Carrington, a senior at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas.

Artist Award: "All," a song by SMU theatre student Ben Woods. The track is about freedom. Finding it. Seizing it. And running with it. Then, eventually passing it on to the next generation.

STEM Award: "I Believe," a spoken word piece presented by sixth-grader Nya Smith from Atlanta, GA.

ADULT WINNERS

Activist Award: "This Voice," a song written by Bobby Daye, Sylvia MacCalla, and Yvette Cason, with a video created by Arnetia Walker, New York, NY. The song was created to highlight the importance of voting and having your voice heard.

Artist Award: "Culture Loop," by Wilfredo Rivera, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, Chicago, IL. The work represents a female African American choreographer's personal response to and meditation on the racial injustice movement explosion following George Floyd's assassination in 2020.

Artist Award: "Make the Change," a song by John Tyler, Baltimore, MD.

"Make the Change" is the closing song to John Tyler's EP titled "No Color." The song was heavily inspired from '60s and '70s soul and blues but is relevant today. The lyrics convey that there's still hope for justice for Black people in America and that soon they won't have to fight for their lives. The song encourages all listeners to help make a change.

Innovation Award: "Portrait of a Nation," an audio-driven visualization by Mark Hirsch, Santa Barbara, CA.

Other entries can be viewed here - https://blog.smu.edu/theblackalbum/the-mixtape-submissions/

Over the past several months, the black album project has hosted virtual roundtables, dinner discussions, and more than a dozen individual interviews featuring leaders in arts and activism across the country. Videos of the interviews and discussions are posted on the black album website.

"Everyone across the globe is going through the same things all at once with different perspectives, each speaking on it in these conversations through their work in various disciplines," said Ms. Taylor.

The black album.mixtape. Award Winners https://blog.smu.edu/theblackalbum/winners/

The black album.mixtape. Submissions https://blog.smu.edu/theblackalbum/the-mixtape-submissions/

The black album mixtape. Events https://blog.smu.edu/theblackalbum/events/

More about Regina Taylor: https://www.thereginataylor.com/

YouTube Link

The black album.mixtape. Black Bone China Dinner and Discussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss4MRF-hxmM

MEDIA CONTACT
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Taryn Brown + CO
maria@tarynbrownco.com
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After a 30-day call for entries, winners for the black album.mixtape. were announced during a virtual Block Party event. The black album. mixtape. is an initiative of Regina Taylor - the Golden Globe-winning actress, playwright, and activist - in partnership with Southern Methodist University's (SMU) Meadows School of the Arts.

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

Luma Wealth Has Formed an Advisory Council

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Luma Wealth Advisors is pleased to announce that it has formed an Advisory Council to facilitate its national growth as a leading provider of financial advice for women and their families.

Council members, who are thought leaders in their respective industries, have been selected to provide their views and perspectives. They will meet quarterly to help the firm continue to enhance its offerings, improve its client service, and develop strategic partnerships.

In addition to Heather R. Ettinger, Founder and CEO of Luma Wealth, council members include:

* Cassidy Blackwell, Director of International Communications for Airbnb, is experienced in empowering women and underrepresented communities

* Dr. Nicola Finley, a board-certified internal medicine physician and lecturer, has a passion for women's health topics and health equity

* Kate Healy, NextGen Advocate, focuses on advocacy for sustainability issues facing the financial planning profession

* Jenn Kenning, CEO & Co-Founder of Align, has expertise in the impact sector

* Anne Richie, Managing Director at The Mezzanine Fund, has extensive experience helping companies grow

According to Kenneth J. Coleman, Luma Wealth's president, "This talented and diverse group shares Luma Wealth's vision for empowering women and can help guide our focus on women's overall wellness." Heather Ettinger adds, "I look forward to the dialogue we will share as we continue to implement Luma Wealth's mission across the country."

About Luma Wealth

Luma Wealth Advisors is a division of Fairport Wealth that provides women and their families with personalized wealth planning, experienced investment management, and a supportive, enriching community where they can learn, connect, and celebrate with other women. For more information, visit: https://www.lumawealth.com/.

About Hightower

Hightower is a national wealth management firm that provides growth capital and front- to back-end support services to independent-minded financial advisory businesses. Operating as a Registered Investment Advisor, Hightower provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices. Corporate services include 401(k) consulting and corporate cash management. For more information, visit https://hightoweradvisors.com/.

Securities offered through Hightower Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC, Hightower Advisors, LLC is a SEC Registered Investment Adviser.

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Luma Wealth Advisors is pleased to announce that it has formed an Advisory Council to facilitate its national growth as a leading provider of financial advice for women and their families.

Related link: http://lumawealth.com/

Agri-Investment Services Hires Willamette Valley Representative

SALEM, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ -- Agri-Investment Services recently employed Kendall Vasek-Jones as their Willamette Valley Representative in Oregon. Ms. Vasek-Jones has degrees in Viticulture-Enology and Wine Business Management from Washington State University and was previously employed by Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington.

Brett Veatch, Regional Director of Agri-Investment Services, states: "Kendall is a fantastic addition to our growing team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and will be a great asset to our clients in the vineyard and winery sector."

In additional to her expertise in viticulture, Ms. Vasek-Jones also has experience with many of the field crops grown in the Northwest and livestock operations. She will assist the Regional Director's office and work with clients throughout the Willamette Valley on valuation, marketing and brokerage services.

About Agri-Investment Services:

Agri-Investment Services is the agricultural and natural resources division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate which has more than 30 locations in Oregon and Washington. As the leading Oregon farm broker, Agri-Investment Services specializes in assisting clients with the acquisition and disposition of farm, forest, ranch and recreational assets throughout the Northwest.

To learn more about Agri-Investment Services please visit: https://www.agriinvestmentservices.com/ or call 503-708-4663.

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Agri-Investment Services recently employed Kendall Vasek-Jones as their Willamette Valley Representative in Oregon. Ms. Vasek-Jones has degrees in Viticulture-Enology and Wine Business Management from Washington State University and was previously employed by Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington.

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Pattison announces the closing of a $17 million credit facility funded by Amerisource Business Capital

CLAYTON, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- Pattison Company, a leading provider of high-quality industrial sand, construction aggregate, armor stone and rail car storage, will use the proceeds to refinance existing term debt and equipment debt, new projects, and working capital.

Kyle Pattison, CEO and owner of Pattison, said, "We are very pleased with the pricing, structure and covenants of the package. Amerisource will be an important partner going forward. This refinancing gives us an exceptionally strong balance sheet and the liquidity to take advantage of the numerous opportunities we have before us. Our sand, aggregate and storage businesses are all growing, and we have several new initiatives. We deeply appreciate the intense due-diligence Amerisource performed and their response which was tailored to meet all our needs."

Bill Herrington, EVP of Amerisource, added: "We are very pleased to partner with Kyle and the entire Pattison team. The company has a rich history and track record, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth and expansion."

The facility was arranged by JFM Capital Advisors, LLC and CS Merchant Capital Partners. Joe Maly, Managing Partner of JFM Capital Advisors, said, "The high overall interest level this transaction generated in the credit market is a testament to Pattison's diversified business model, their high caliber management and great team."

More information can be found here: http://www.pattisonsand.com/pattison-announces-major-refinancing-package/

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Pattison Company, a leading provider of high-quality industrial sand, construction aggregate, armor stone and rail car storage, will use the proceeds to refinance existing term debt and equipment debt, new projects, and working capital.

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Lighthouse Homeschool Solutions Offers Free Homeschool Curriculum for Summer 2021

OJAI, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Due to the recent explosion in homeschool learning, Lighthouse Homeschool Solutions, a division of Lighthouse Learning Solutions, LLC, is offering a free online curriculum for the summer of 2021.

While kids were forced to go online for school in 2020 and into 2021, many families found they actually preferred learning from home. As a result, they're looking into ways to keep it going. That's why Lighthouse Homeschool Solutions has decided to offer a way for families to test the waters first - for free.

This new online program can bring ease and enjoyment to what, for some, can seem a daunting enterprise. As parents face difficult questions surrounding educational choices for their families, homeschooling is quickly gaining momentum because it puts them in control. While the initial homeschool set-up may be a little challenging, the benefits and rewards that come with homeschooling are unsurpassed.

For example, some common reasons families choose to homeschool include:

* more one-on-one time with their children

* the ability for their child to work at their own pace

* dissatisfaction with overall education and inconsistent learning opportunities provided in traditional school settings

* more opportunity to instill family values, morals and a love of learning

* problematic social patterns in traditional school environments

* safety during the pandemic

EdWeek Research Center reports that, "Concerns over exposure to the coronavirus, excessive screen time and instability in school schedules have driven an unprecedented number of parents to home school their children this academic year - a shift that could have lasting effects on both public schools and the home-schooling movement."

This research also shows that nine percent of parents who were not homeschooling their children in 2020, plan to homeschool them at least some of the time in 2021.

Since many parents never dreamed they'd be teachers, Lighthouse Homeschool Solutions takes the pressure off of their need to create, find, and vet online resources. It's simply less stress for parents and more fun for everyone.

This free online learning program is flexible in meeting specific needs and interests; it gives parents confidence to guide their kids in learning at their own pace. The online units of study are easily adapted to different ages and learning styles, and they include essential knowledge and engaging activities. The curriculum works to develop critical thinking skills in an easy-to-use, consistent format. Overall, this program provides flexibility and structure for homeschooling families.

Lighthouse Homeschool Solutions is excited about this curriculum and hopes this free summer access will encourage interested families to try it out. Begining this fall, parents can choose a monthly or annual subscription for access to the complete library of units. Alternatively, they can choose specific units for individual purchase in multiple subjects, including science, world history, U.S. history, literature, art and cross-curricular studies.

"We love the Lighthouse homeschooling curriculum," says Lauren, the mom of a fourth-grade student. "It's easy to use and the content has been exceptional. I never thought I'd homeschool, let alone enjoy it. I'm truly enjoying working with my daughter on this program. And, as a busy working mom of three, I needed a program that we could do when it worked for us and a program that made learning fun, engaging, enjoyable and had a thoughtful curriculum."

About Lighthouse Homeschool Solutions

Lighthouse Homeschool Solutions offers top-notch resources for families. The curriculum and programs are designed by expert educators with extensive backgrounds in psychology and a deep understanding of the various challenges that can affect student learning. Its founders are educators and hard-working moms who love to laugh and believe in the vast potential of all children.

For more information: https://lighthousehomeschoolsolutions.com/

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Due to the recent explosion in homeschool learning, Lighthouse Homeschool Solutions, a division of Lighthouse Learning Solutions, LLC, is offering a free online curriculum for the summer of 2021.

Loren Data expands UK Partnership with First B2B

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Loren Data Corp. (LD.com), a leader in B2B messaging platform technology, today announced the expansion of its partnership with First B2B Limited, a UK based EDI solutions provider, is expanding its long relationship with Loren Data's ECGrid® EDI Network.

"The team at First B2B bring together exceptional domain experience along with a rare, personal touch to Electronic Commerce," said Todd Gould, CEO at Loren Data Corp. "As the choices for highly expert EDI providers in the UK are diminishing, we are excited to continue being an integral component of the First B2B supply chain and network offerings."

"Working in partnership with Loren Data has been a significant help in growing the offerings of First B2B and enabled us to provide our clients with the very best EDI VAN technology and service," said Andrew Ziff, Business Development Manager at First B2B Ltd. "and more than that, Todd and the Team at Loren data have enabled us to provide our clients with additional services including PEPPOL and OFTP, which for us are simply another connection. Loren Data back First B2B up with exceptional service levels because Loren Data understand the importance of EDI connections for our clients."

About Loren Data Corp.

Founded in 1987, Loren Data Corp. is a leading B2B eCommerce technology company, providing innovative, efficient and high-value solutions for businesses to collaborate in their supply chain. With its flagship cloud and web services offerings - ECGrid® - Loren Data delivers a world-class, self-service, unified EDI messaging platform for eCommerce Service Providers (ECSPs) and EDI Hubs to transact business with trading partners through VANs, ECSPs, and hundreds of legacy and modern direct connections. Learn more: https://www.ld.com/

About First B2B Limited

First B2B Limited (www.firstb2b.com) is the leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) electronic trading. Serving the World's top companies in: Construction; Food; FMCG; Print, Paper, Packaging & Publishing; and Computer Manufacturing, over 400 companies currently rely on First B2B to link them with their trading partners. Together they exchange more than a million transactions each year through the First B2B service.

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Loren Data Corp. (LD.com), a leader in B2B messaging platform technology, today announced the expansion of its partnership with First B2B Limited, a UK based EDI solutions provider, is expanding its long relationship with Loren Data's ECGrid® EDI Network.

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UnityOneCloud Positioned as A ‘Leader’ In MarketsAndMarkets’s DCIM Market Report

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- UnityOneCloud, a Multicloud Management SaaS platform for managing a real-world hybrid cloud environment announced that it has been listed as the "Leader" in MarketsAndMarkets Micro Quadrant on Data Center Infrastructure Management. The report provides a strategic analysis of the market presence on the competitive leadership map.

As per the report by MarketsAndMarkets, "The software-defined private cloud platform, UnityOneCloud, is highly enriched with a wide range of features that enable the data center teams to manage operations and optimize energy consumptions effectively. The company is expected to garner a large customer base in the coming years with a surging number of data centers across geographies. The enriched wide array of features makes it an effective tool in the DCIM market. It has gained a strong foothold in the market by remaining close to customers and aiding through a time-consuming and complex process."

The Micro Quadrant positioning recognizes UnityOneCloud as a platform that provides comprehensive real-time visibility into the data center and multicloud infrastructure of the customer, through interactive widgets, utilization charts, and real-time status. It facilitates visualization of data centers, Power Distribution Units (PDU's), bare-metal servers, networking devices, private clouds, and public clouds. UnityOneCloud aids in the seamless migration of applications, data, and infrastructure to the cloud.

"UnityOneCloud, an enterprise-grade SaaS Multicloud Management platform, ensures that our customers get a seamless experience in managing the entire real-world hybrid cloud infrastructure. This acknowledgment as a 'Leader' in Data Center Infrastructure Management demonstrates the importance of the end-to-end capabilities of UnityOneCloud to manage a new offering of multicloud management platforms, enable new services to be provided, and manage the underlying complex technical platform," said Abhijit Phanse, Chief Executive Officer, UnityOneCloud.

Ritesh Chawrashe, Assistant Manager at MarketsAndMarkets said, "UnityOneCloud's DCIM platform possesses different capabilities such as multicloud observability, data center mana, auditing, support, and modern DevOps automation of hybrid cloud environments. The platform is highly enriched with a wide range of features that enable the data center teams to effectively manage operations and optimize energy consumption. UnityOneCloud, with its flexible deployment options and AI and ML capabilities, is one of the innovative and effective modern-day solutions that address the diverse needs of the customers."

About UnityOneCloud:

UnityOneCloud is a leading global Software-as-a-Service company dedicated to providing the most comprehensive enterprise-grade Multicloud Management platform for managing real-world hybrid cloud environments. We help organizations to manage, monitor, audit, support and observe complex hybrid cloud assets right from bare-metal to serverless configurations spread across data centers, private and public cloud configurations.

About MarketsAndMarkets:

MarketsAndMarkets™ is the world's largest revenue impact company, serving over 7500 customers and providing strategic analysis services. Over ten years, MNM has identified and researched all high-growth use cases, technologies, ecosystems converging across multiple industries. 80% of the top 2000 companies globally rely on MarketsAndMarkets for determining the new high growth and niche revenue opportunities.

Learn more at: https://www.unityonecloud.com/marketsandmarkets-microquadrant-data-center-infrastructure-management-market/

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UnityOneCloud, a Multicloud Management SaaS platform for managing a real-world hybrid cloud environment announced that it has been listed as the "Leader" in MarketsAndMarkets Micro Quadrant on Data Center Infrastructure Management. The report provides a strategic analysis of the market presence on the competitive leadership map.

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

Activist and Ganjapreneur Ed ‘NJWeedman’ Forchion Promotes ‘Puff & Paint’ Cannabis Creativity at The Joint of Miami

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Legendary marijuana activist and ganjapreneur Ed "NJWeedman" Forchion is continuing his legacy of promoting 'puff and paint' cannabis creativity. The opening of his new marijuana lounge in Miami, The Joint of Miami in the Wynwood Art District, will be an extension of his legacy in support of 'pot art.'

The Joint of Miami, alongside NJWeedman's Joint in Trenton, NJ now both boast beautiful new outdoor wall murals painted by graffiti art master, Ayumi Chisolm aka SANOizm. In addition, NJWeedman is hosting an art themed pre-opening "Puff & Paint" event at his Miami location from May 14th, 10:00 a.m. ET to June 11th, 10:00 p.m. ET. "Puff & Paint" at The Joint of Miami is inviting artists to blaze and paint while creating artwork for the interior walls of the weed lounge! Professional artists who are looking to participate can send examples of their artwork to art director Jazz Tarver at artdirector@thejointofmiami.com for consideration and invitation details. The Joint of Miami is located at 2010 NW Miami Ct. in Miami.

NJWeedman's longstanding love for weed art dates back to his first marijuana dispensary, The Liberty Bell Temple, (see https://youtu.be/-jWnvGd-N4M ) located in Hollywood, CA. In 2008, Ayumi Chisolm aka SANOizm painted an interior canvas and mural covering the ceiling plus the front windows of that now mythical location. SANOizm (SimpleArtNiceOutlinez, StylesAllwayzNumberOne, SmokeAnotherNiceOne) is an award winning multi-disciplined urban artist originally from Cleveland, Ohio. He began doing graffiti art in 1983 and now travels the world creating community aerosol art murals, illustration and designs. His mark on now three of NJWeedman's businesses are important contributions to the culture of cannabis creativity. Sano maintains a small art studio in Chinatown, Los Angeles where he prints his brand, Thieveland T-shirts.

"It was important for me to have Sano leave his artistic impression on both my Trenton and Miami locations. I consider his imprint a blessing to my businesses. He has artistically documented my marijuana legacy in a way that words could not capture. If a picture is worth a thousand words, the spirit of his images is worth 10,000 words. I think my favorite is his mural outside of NJWeedman's Joint in Trenton. It's called "The Battle of Trenton 2" and is an accurate depiction of how I won my fight against the prosecutor's office in Trenton for unfair charges filed against me (see https://nj1015.com/nj-weedman-promises-to-give-prosecutor-legal-ass-whooping-after-major-bust.")

"It's no secret that marijuana and hip hop art are like first cousins," adds Sano, an avid partaker of the herb. "It has been an amazing journey to illustrate the story of NJWeedman with my art. I deeply appreciate his patronage over the years and am excited to have my work adorn both locations in Trenton and now in Miami, particularly in the Wynwood Art District which is famous for Art Basel and street art. Our work is sometimes overlooked and underrated in the contemporary art world but is an important component of our culture."

A cult figure in the marijuana legalization community, Forchion has since become one of the most vocal and controversial members of the pro-pot movement. He is the founder of the Legalize Marijuana Party of New Jersey and has run previous campaigns for Governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, the State Legislature, and the Burlington County Board of Freeholders. After decades of public persecution, Ed Forchion is finally being acknowledged for his decades of activism. He has spoken on virtual panels at Stockton and Princeton University, was featured on NBC News in New York and he is slated to appear on an upcoming segment of Vice TV and ABC-TV Nightline.

While NJWeedman's Joint in Trenton, NJ is a bustling marijuana themed eatery and smoke shop with his partner, Debi Madaio, The Joint of Miami is an extension of the NJWeedman brand, offering a more inclusive cannabis experience. The Joint of Miami, located in the Wynwood Art District, will be an art and music marijuana lounge with 'members only' access. Slated to open midsummer, The Joint of Miami will be a franchise operation and NJWeedman is already fielding inquires in other cities.

For more information about The Joint of Miami and Puff & Pass, head over to https://thejointofmiami.com/.

Take a puff with NJWeedman and read all about his adventures at https://linktr.ee/NJWeedman

Follow Ayumi Chisolm aka SANOizm at @sanoizm (https://www.instagram.com/sanoizm/) on Instagram.

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Legendary marijuana activist and ganjapreneur Ed "NJWeedman" Forchion is continuing his legacy of promoting 'puff and paint' cannabis creativity. The opening of his new marijuana lounge in Miami, The Joint of Miami in the Wynwood Art District, will be an extension of his legacy in support of 'pot art.'

Related link: https://thejointofmiami.com/

iToolab UnlockGo Adds 2 New Features to Help iOS Users Solve All Screen Lock Problems

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- iToolab Studio, a highly experienced developer, today released the all-new version of UnlockGo V3.0.0 to deal with different iOS unlock problems (both Windows and Mac version). iToolab is dedicated to helping iPhone users to resolve different technical issues with professional tools.

iToolab UnlockGo is a product that specializes in solving various iDevice password problems. Considering the inconvenience of using a different tool to unlock passwords, UnlockGo decided to combine all features in the updated version. Apart from removing the screen lock and iCloud activation lock, it now allows users to remove both Apple ID and Find My iPhone without iCloud credentials.

The upgraded version covered all iOS versions (also compatibility with iOS 14), the new interface of UnlockGo is more helpful for new users to use it. Compared with the previous versions, this is certainly a new experience.

To quote iToolab's CEO, JESSE LAU - "With a team that is focused on similar goals and values, we can develop products that we are not just proud of, but powerful and useful products that will be helpful to our customers."

With UnlockGo, it's safe to say that iToolab is succeeding in achieving its vision.

PREVIEW OF THE NEW UPDATES:
* Remove Apple ID - UnlockGo enables you remove the previous owner's Apple ID without knowing the password. This will allow you to set up your own Apple ID on the device and enjoy complete ownership.
* Remove Find My iPhone - Planning to sell your iPhone/iPad to a friend but forget "Find My iPhone" password, UnlockGo will help you turn off Find My iPhone without entering password.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
* Remove different types of screen locks from your iPhone including the Face ID, Touch ID, and even the traditional passcode.
* Bypass iCloud Activation Lock in every scenario you may encounter.
* User-friendly interface that'll make it easier for anyone to remove different iOS locks.
* Being a cross-platform software, you can install Unlock Go on both Windows and macOS.
* Compatible with all iOS versions and the latest iPhone models including the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

As far as pricing is concerned, UnlockGo is available at different prices. You can choose one of its subscription models as per your requirements:
$49.95 (One-Time Plan)
$29.95 (Monthly Plan)
$39.95 (Yearly Plan)
$355.95 (Yearly Plan for Enterprises)

Get iToolab UnlockGo here - https://itoolab.com/buy/unlockgo-for-windows/.

For more information and features, please visit the official website: https://itoolab.com/unlock-iphone/.

iToolab UnlockGo also offers business license for companies, contact us to know more.

About iToolab

iToolab is a Hong-Kong-based software company that's working with a vision to help iPhone users resolve different technical issues on their iDevices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch). The company has served users across 50+ countries and has helped over 1,00,000 users tackle a variety of iOS problems. The developers have expertise in implementing the latest trends to release user-friendly applications for their worldwide audience. With 10+ years of experience in the industry, iToolab is ranked among the top-ranked software providers in the market.

For more details, please visit: https://itoolab.com/

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iToolab Studio, a highly experienced developer, today released the all-new version of UnlockGo V3.0.0 to deal with different iOS unlock problems (both Windows and Mac version). iToolab is dedicated to helping iPhone users to resolve different technical issues with professional tools.

Related link: https://itoolab.com/

Owner of AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar Ranked as one of the Country’s Most Influential Restaurant Executives

DESTIN, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- In 2020, readers of "Nation's Restaurant News" had a chance to weigh in on who they considered leaders in the restaurant industry. The people have spoken and Florida's own Alan Laird, owner of AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar, ranked number 37 out of 500 submissions in the category for "Most Influential Restaurant Executives in the Country" on its "Power List 2020."

"Nation's Restaurant News" released its selections for its annual "Power List Reader Picks" in February 2021 and Laird was thrilled and honored to be recognized and to join some of the top players in the restaurant industry. This year's list focused on leadership and nominees ranged from restaurant CEOs and chefs to store managers who are making an impact through innovation.

So, what's Laird's secret to success? It's a pretty simple formula. Laird believes that it all hinges on good communication between staff and being polite to customers and each other.

"When customers come in, say 'hello.' Thank them for coming in when they're on their way out and ask if they enjoyed everything. Invite them to come back in," he says.

Laird has remained true to this basic philosophy since opening his doors in 1984 and apparently, it's paid off.

"I wouldn't be here today without this great team behind me," he says. "I appreciate that they have helped me to continue to stand out among restaurant executives across the country."

Laird, a Florida native, was born and raised in the state's panhandle, and has worked in restaurants all his life. In 1984, he opened the first AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar. It started out as a small burger and oyster joint that sold beer. Today, he has four restaurant locations and a 55-acre farm where he raises Black Angus, Waygu cattle and seasonal produce that he uses in these restaurants. The latest addition is a public market in Destin, AJ's Specialty Meats and Gourmet Market, that sells locally-sourced meats and produce.

Laird has also broken out into beverage branding over the past few years and is excited about AJ's branded vodka and two different beers brewed exclusively for AJ's by Props Craft Beer. These products are available at all AJ's locations, as well as local restaurants and stores in the panhandle.

About AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar

AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar serves the freshest seafood and mixed drinks along the beautiful Emerald Coast. It has live entertainment seven days a week and has been recognized on many local lists that include "Best of the Emerald Coast," and "Best of South Walton." It's also received national recognition from "Nightclub and Bar Magazine" as one of "America's Top 100 Nightclubs in the United States."

For more information about "Nation's Restaurant News" Power List 2020: https://www.nrn.com/people/most-influential-restaurant-executives-country-chosen-nation-s-restaurant-news-readers

For more information about AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar: https://ajsdestin.com/

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In 2020, readers of "Nation's Restaurant News" had a chance to weigh in on who they considered leaders in the restaurant industry. The people have spoken and Florida's own Alan Laird, owner of AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar, ranked number 37 out of 500 submissions in the category for "Most Influential Restaurant Executives in the Country" on its "Power List 2020."

Related link: https://ajsdestin.com/

Estes-Hightower PLLC offers monthly legal subscriptions to access Texas attorneys but with a twist

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Estes-Hightower PLLC, a Houston law firm, has attorneys that are available through monthly retainers or as some call them, legal subscriptions. The law firm recruits attorneys across Texas with credentials broad enough to cover a variety of legal issues. Legal subscriptions are not a new concept, but are typically offered by pre-paid legal service companies.

The twist being that the legal subscriptions are offered by Estes-Hightower PLLC, which is not a pre-paid legal service company but an actual law firm.

Estes-Hightower PLLC believes there is a better way for clients to receive legal representation. And, legal subscriptions can assist. How it works. The legal subscriptions, which are monthly retainers, give clients access to Texas attorneys through an online portal. Legal services include legal blogs, consultations, legal documents, and litigations all for a refundable monthly fee.

If potential clients want a more traditional one-time legal service, for example a Last Will and Testament, then Estes-Hightower PLLC will continue to offer a la carte non-subscription based legal services.

Estes-Hightower PLLC was established originally as the Law Office of Teri Estes in 2000 and has been operating for 20 years.

The website's URL is https://pleadwrite.com/.

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Estes-Hightower PLLC, a Houston law firm, has attorneys that are available through monthly retainers or as some call them, legal subscriptions. The law firm recruits attorneys across Texas with credentials broad enough to cover a variety of legal issues.

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Solaris Diagnostics, A Kentucky-based Testing Laboratory, Donates 1,000 Oxygen Concentrators to India

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. /ScoopCloud/ -- Solaris Diagnostics, a CLIA certified clinical laboratory in Nicholasville Kentucky, has shipped 1,000 donated oxygen concentrators, worth more than $700 thousand dollars, to India.

These oxygen concentrators are now providing life-saving relief to the millions of patients suffering from the devastating second wave of COVID-19 cases in India. The donated supplies began arriving this week and currently aid three Indian organizations: Office of District Collector and Magistrate, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan KhalsaAid India and Sewa International.

With more than 348,000 new cases reported and death numbers exceeding 4,200 daily, the country is experiencing a shortage in beds and oxygen supplies, resulting in dying patients being denied access into the hospitals.

"We heard that as our oxygenators were being dispersed to CMC hospitals in District of Hanumangarh, hospitals ran out of oxygen supply and were turning patients away. The shipment of oxygen concentrators provided relief to hundreds of patients waiting outside the hospital, saving lives," said Dr. Preetpal S. Sidhu, PhD, NRCC, CEO at Solaris Diagnostics.

"I heard directly from the family member whose elderly mother was discharged from hospital with 70% oxygen level and no chance of survival. She ultimately fought back with the help of one of the donated oxygen concentrators. I am overwhelmed with the positive stories pouring through my social media accounts. This is why we're doing this."

Solaris Diagnostics was one of the first testing sites in Kentucky, beginning testing in early March 2020. To date, the lab has performed more than 3.5 million COVID-19 tests, administering 40% of all COVID testing for the state of Kentucky. At the peak of COVID-19 testing, Solaris Diagnostics performed 44,000 COVID-19 samples in one day and averaged 30,000 daily tests. Solaris Diagnostics also served thousands of long-term health care centers, hospitals, and medical facilities across the nation.

"Our laboratory has continued to evolve during this pandemic to ensure the speed and continued operability of our COVID-19 operations in the foreseeable future," said John Drury, Chief Operating Officer at Solaris Diagnostics.

"We're prepared to serve our global citizens in the face of any pandemic or medical crisis," said Cole Aebersold, Chief Marketing Officer at Solaris Diagnostics. "Solaris will continue to be a testing resource for patients and health care providers locally and nationally."

Link to images of Solaris Diagnostic shipments being received in India: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QYaogEcouX-KFr67rad3nBT7TOq-7RvA?usp=sharing

Solaris Diagnostics is a medical laboratory testing facility accredited under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Solaris Diagnostics provides advanced diagnostic testing for physicians, clinicians, and medical facilities, offering both contemporary testing and cutting-edge molecular diagnostics. To learn more about Solaris, visit https://solarisdx.com/

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Solaris Diagnostics, a CLIA certified clinical laboratory in Nicholasville Kentucky, has shipped 1,000 donated oxygen concentrators, worth more than $700 thousand dollars, to India.

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The Arts Empowerment Project Awarded A 2021 Women’s Impact Fund Grant

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Arts Empowerment Project has received $63,000 from Women's Impact Fund for their 2021 Arts & Culture Grant. The grant was announced at the annual meeting of the Women's Impact Fund which was held virtually on May 10, 2021. Grants were awarded to five local non-profits in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services.

he Arts Empowerment Project believes in the transformative power of art to heal and inspire children impacted by violence, neglect and abuse. Through their six flagship programs and collaborative partnerships, they are working to break the cycles of violence and trauma through arts opportunities that ignite change in vulnerable youth. Using the arts as a vehicle, The Arts Empowerment Project provides experiences that broaden horizons, foster resilience, and build essential life skills for the at-risk and court involved students they serve.

The Women's Impact Fund's investment and partnership will allow them to advance their work by scaling their programs to reach more of the 10,000 children in Charlotte who need support now more than ever. They will now be able to expand their infrastructure and support the transition to virtual formats whenever possible, which will increase the number of students served in grades K-12.

"On behalf of The Arts Empowerment Project, we are incredibly grateful for this generous award and so honored to be the Women's Impact Fund's Arts & Culture Grant recipient for 2021. The affirmation we received as the selected grantee represents the understanding that for so many children, art is a refuge. It is also a pathway to a new day and new opportunities. Vulnerable children in our community must do more than just survive, they deserve the opportunity to thrive," said Natalie Frazier Allen, Founder and CEO of The Arts Empowerment Project.

"We are excited to award a grant to The Arts Empowerment Project for Arts & Culture Grant," said Patricia Massey Hoke, Executive Director of Women's Impact Fund. "Our members were compelled by The Arts Empowerment Project's work to serve the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to our collaboration."

About The Arts Empowerment Project:

The Arts Empowerment Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by Natalie Frazier Allen, an attorney and child advocate in Charlotte, NC and former Chief of the Domestic Violence Unit in Washington, D.C. The organization's mission is to break the cycles of violence and trauma through arts opportunities that ignite change in vulnerable youth. Their programs help youth develop coping mechanisms when faced with adverse childhood experiences, including domestic violence, community violence, police violence, and the myriad of traumas impacting children and families living in poverty in underserved communities. In 2020, they provided over 100 hours of art experiences to over 500 youth in Mecklenburg County. For more information, visit https://theartsempowermentproject.org/.

About Women's Impact Fund:

Since 2003, Women's Impact Fund has amplified the significant role women play in philanthropy. Its mission is to strengthen communities by maximizing women's leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education, and member engagement. With approximately 500 members, the organization has emerged as one of the largest women's collective giving groups in the country and continues to create powerful change within Mecklenburg County. To date, Women's Impact Fund has made 89 grants totaling more than $6.4 million. For more information, visit https://womensimpactfund.org/.

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Caption: Natalie Frazier Allen receiving Women's Impact Fund Arts and Culture Grant

The Arts Empowerment Project has received $63,000 from Women's Impact Fund for their 2021 Arts & Culture Grant. The grant was announced at the annual meeting of the Women's Impact Fund which was held virtually on May 10, 2021. Grants were awarded to five local non-profits in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services.

Related link: https://theartsempowermentproject.org/

Senior Citizen to Auction Waterfall, Lake and Rustic Cabin Comprising His Private, 5.8-Acre Mountain Oasis in South Carolina

SUNSET, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the mountains of western South Carolina, on a private property in the picturesque, lake-dotted town of Sunset, you'll find a most unusual lawn ornament. It rises 60-feet toward the sky, which, for the measurement-impaired, is about five stories, according to auction firm Tranzon Fox. This towering ornament is a natural waterfall, resplendent as the breathtaking focal point of owner Roger Abercrombie's 5.8-acre property that might be more rightly termed a mountain oasis.

Of course, during the pandemic, many people set about improving their outdoor spaces. However, no matter the capaciousness of one's budget, nor the voraciousness of one's ambition, Mr. Abercrombie's waterfall almost certainly would prevail in any contest awarding a crown for best backyard decor. Yet, he does not overlook its more practical side.

While many of us in this addled age purchase white-noise machines, play recordings of babbling brooks, and devour articles with sleep-hygiene tips in a bid to obtain a more peaceful slumber, Abercrombie just takes a seat on the porch of his rustic cabin overlooking the waterfall and lake. He reports that, having done so, he just about always drifts off within five minutes, serenaded to sleep by the sounds of water cascading over the rocks.

Of course, in case you missed the part about the lake, it should be noted that, yes, he also has not just a waterfall, but also a lake to enjoy. (It sure beats the rest of us ordering kiddie pools off of Amazon.) And it's trout-stocked, no less -- so perhaps the sounds of the fish occasionally splashing around also contribute to Abercrombie's ability to drift so swiftly off to dreamland.

Then again, many details of this property are storybook-perfect, as if constructed for a dreamland scenario, not least of which is the aforementioned cabin, with its flagstone fireplace, native wood floors and ceilings, and open kitchen and large family room with that glorious, glorious view of the lake and waterfall.

Oh, and the neighbors...or rather the lack thereof might also help soothe some folks to sleep.

As anyone who's had neighbors they didn't enjoy might appreciate, Mr. Abercrombie's paradise is bordered on three sides by the Keowee-Toxaway State Park. It's also got a remote-controlled gate and fencing to deter curiosity-seekers.

However, if your curiosity has been piqued, you might be thrilled to learn that Abercrombie, having known this property since first being introduced to it when he was a toddler, has decided it's time for someone else to enjoy it. He and his wife have retained Tranzon Fox to sell it via online auction, with bidding open May 25-27, 2021. After it's sold, they plan to satisfy a wanderlust and travel the country in an RV, possibly settling down, ultimately, in a place more remote than Sunset.

As it were, Sunset is halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte, and 30 minutes north of Greenville, S.C., so this homestead easily allows use as a weekend getaway or family compound. And for those who need more room than the Abercrombies, there are a couple of suitable building sites, ideal for the construction of one's dream home. In fact, some have speculated it could even be a wonderful place to establish an inn, spa, restaurant, or other hospitality-oriented venture.

Ed Durnil, president of Tranzon Asset Advisors, who's partnering with Tranzon Fox on this sale, says, "In all my years, this is one of the most unique properties that's crossed my desk. And in a real estate market so lively that assessing the current value of even ordinary homes can be difficult, an auction is the perfect avenue to allow the buyers to help determine what this one-of-a-kind familial homestead is worth."

Ultimately, though, Mr. Abercrombie hopes that it will become a cherished part of the new owner's life and a wonderful source of family enjoyment - and that the new owners will find sleeping there comes just as easily to them as it does to him.

For more information, photos, open house dates, and to register to bid, visit https://www.tranzon.com/fx1971.

Tranzon Fox and Tranzon Asset Advisors are member companies of Tranzon, LLC. All Tranzon companies are independently owned and operated.

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In the mountains of western South Carolina, on a private property in the picturesque, lake-dotted town of Sunset, you'll find a most unusual lawn ornament. It rises 60-feet toward the sky, which, for the measurement-impaired, is about five stories, according to auction firm Tranzon Fox.

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

NCCAA Launches ‘Sleeves Up North Carolina’ COVID Vaccine Campaign

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- The North Carolina Community Action Association (NCCAA) has launched "Sleeves Up North Carolina" - a statewide public education campaign aimed at dispelling common myths and providing factual information about the COVID-19 vaccines.

"Black and brown populations in North Carolina are hesitant to take a vaccine to help mediate the coronavirus pandemic," said NCCAA Executive Director Sharon C. Goodson. "Much of this hesitancy comes from misinformation about the development of the vaccines, as well as the historical perspectives of how black and brown people have been treated with regards to healthcare.

"The Sleeves Up North Carolina campaign is designed to support our local communities with the resources needed to engage people and reinforce trusted information sources so that we can increase the rate of vaccines administered across the state," she said.

The campaign is centered around a series of 30-second public service announcements that each debunk a common myth. The ads feature an animated character making an inaccurate declaration regarding the vaccines. Former NBA basketball player Chris Wilcox then addresses the erroneous statement with factual vaccine information.

The PSAs include a toll number for qualifying North Carolinians to schedule free roundtrip rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments through the United Way of the Greater Triangle's Ride United NC program: https://www.unitedwaytriangle.org/rideunitednc/.

"COVID-19 has really devastated the world, and also created even more downstream impacts for underserved communities," said Wilcox, CEO, Wilcox Distribution. "I have cried with so many family members, friends, and neighbors in my hometown Whiteville, North Carolina over loved ones lost, and business shutdowns during this pandemic.

"But the time has come for us to reclaim living, going to church and getting our children back into classrooms. Vaccines are available and they will help us do that. The data shows they save lives, so I'm standing with United Way and partnering with NCCAA by encouraging everyone to get vaccinated today," he said.

The PSAs, developed by Kernel, a digital creative agency, take a light-hearted, yet impactful and memorable approach to address four vaccine fallacies:
* The vaccine sickens recipients with the COVID-19 virus
* People who have been infected do not need to be vaccinated
* The vaccines were developed too quickly to be effective
* Once vaccinated, a mask is no longer required

To complement the PSAs, the Sleeves Up North Carolina campaign will include engaging social media content and a resource hub on the NCCAA website with informational posters, blog posts and local success stories, among other resources.

"We want to ensure that we are providing North Carolinians who are hesitant, reluctant, distrusting, or otherwise unmotivated with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines with the resources, information, and support they need to make the vaccination decision that is right for them," said Goodson.

About the North Carolina Community Action Association

The North Carolina Community Action Association is an anti-poverty member organization that advocates on behalf of the needs of vulnerable families through its statewide network of 34 community action agencies (CAAs) serving all 100 counties. Founded in 1965, we offer training, technical assistance, and other resources to aid our members in fighting poverty in their local communities. Our goal is to empower agencies to help families and communities thrive.

For more information about the North Carolina Community Action Association, please visit our website at https://www.nccaa.net/

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/zLHN6A9PAT4

Media Contact:
Yvette D. Ruffin, APR
Phone: 919-673-3340 (mobile)
Email: yvette.ruffin@nccaa.net

The North Carolina Community Action Association (NCCAA) has launched "Sleeves Up North Carolina" - a statewide public education campaign aimed at dispelling common myths and providing factual information about the COVID-19 vaccines.

Related link: https://www.nccaa.net/

Shelly Backlar Joins Stillwater Sciences – Los Angeles River Stewardship Legacy Continues

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Stillwater Sciences, a leading California-based watershed science and ecosystem restoration consulting firm established in 1996, today announced Watershed Outreach Facilitator Shelly Backlar has joined Stillwater Sciences to help promote education and awareness of the Los Angeles River watershed and its resources to communities throughout the Southland.

Stillwater Sciences' Los Angeles office is currently working on steelhead fish passage, habitat conservation, and urban biodiversity projects that promote access to nature, serving clients such as the City of Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti's office, San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, and many partnering agencies and non-profit organizations from the Santa Clara River to the Mexican border.

During her tenure at the Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR), Shelly Backlar led multiple strategic initiatives that supported the stewardship of the river, including the Los Angeles River Clean Ups, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration funding match, the Los Angeles River recreational use designation. Shelly oversaw the design and build of a 38-foot mobile visitor and education center, the L.A. River Rover.

The resulting Source to Sea Watershed education program led to a multi-year partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the River Rover's designation as one of the first eight Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships in the United States. Shelly will continue to support community engagement as part of watershed restoration programs throughout Los Angeles and its surrounding communities.

"I love being out on the River, listening to the water, seeing a great blue heron, or an osprey swoop down and catch a carp in its talons. Although you may be at a location with power lines on one side and a freeway on another, there is so much life to experience and share. Championing habitat for fish through downtown Los Angeles as a member of the Stillwater Sciences' family is a dream come true.

"Restoring habitat for fish improves water quality and the quality of life for both people and wildlife. FoLAR's Founder, Lewis MacAdams, used to say, 'When the steelhead return to the LA River we know our work is done.' And when those mighty steelhead trout make their way from the ocean, up the LA River on their way to the headwaters of the Arroyo Seco, Lewis' vision will become reality."

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

Stillwater Sciences, New Los Angeles Office location

Bradbury Building - NeueHouse, 304 S. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

Find out what's new with Stillwater Sciences' Los Angeles Office https://stillwatersci.com/socal/

Stillwater Sciences is employee-owned. We are certified WBE and SBE in California (CPUC and DGS).

Check out "Against the Current" video:

https://youtu.be/FYf8f9wu7vs

GIS Storymap Recovering Steelhead Trout Populations in the LA River Watershed (arcgis.com)

National Geographic LA River Steelhead Endangered trout may soon return to the paved Los Angeles River (nationalgeographic.com)

LA Times Can steelhead trout return to the L.A. River? - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

About Stillwater Sciences, Los Angeles:

Based in Los Angeles, California, Stillwater Sciences serves public agencies and non-profit partners throughout southern California consulting on threatened and endangered species conservation and recovery, integrated water management, urban biodiversity, and watershed health, offering watershed-based solutions through scientific studies, planning, engineering, construction, and monitoring services.

MEDIA ONLY CONTACT:
Wendy Katagi
Senior Manager, Watershed and Ecosystem Restoration Services
Stillwater Sciences
+1-424-302-3910
wkatagi@stillwatersci.com

Stillwater Sciences, a leading California-based watershed science and ecosystem restoration consulting firm established in 1996, today announced Watershed Outreach Facilitator Shelly Backlar has joined Stillwater Sciences to help promote education and awareness of the Los Angeles River watershed and its resources to communities throughout the Southland.

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

New Tennessee Courier Service Delivers Fastest Service in the State

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- BedRock Express is a new courier and delivery service servicing the people of Tennessee and it's doing it with incomparable speed and efficiency. After working as a courier, Mark Allen had the idea to open a courier service of his own and he came up with the name to represent a courier delivery service that's rock solid and built to succeed.

"I was confident I could provide faster and more accurate service than other Tennessee courier services," Allen says. "Right now, I have three employees, but anticipate rapid expansion as our services become known in the area. Our motto is: 'We deliver Tennessee' and we plan to stand by that. Once a customer gives us a try, I guarantee they'll quickly understand what makes us Tennessee's number one courier delivery service."

BedRock Express works with its customers to design custom plans to suit their needs and budget. Basic services range from immediate, to a number of hours, all the way up to next-day service.

"The customer is in control," Allen says.

Most deliveries made happen within 500 miles, but longer distances can be arranged too. Common pick-ups and deliveries include medical equipment, patient prescriptions, legal documents, machine parts and more.

BedRock Express's vehicle fleet is diverse and it will find the right vehicle for the job at hand. Its standard van delivery service includes pick-up and delivery within two hours of order within a zone and its rush delivery service guarantees 90-minute delivery from time of order to delivery within zone.

About BedRock Express

Founded by Mark Allen, BedRock Express is centrally located in middle Tennessee. It commonly services Nashville, Lebanon and Murfreesboro, and it delivers from Tennessee to anywhere in the United States. Constantly striving for perfection, customer satisfaction is its primary goal and it delivers 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

For more information: https://bedex.us/

BedRock Express is a new courier and delivery service servicing the people of Tennessee and it's doing it with incomparable speed and efficiency. BedRock Express works with its customers to design custom plans to suit their needs and budget.

Related link: https://bedex.us/

Kalyagen Announces Next ‘The Stemregen Effect’ Commercial Featuring Chris Spencer to be Filmed in Belize

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Kalyagen™ is pleased to announce that the next part of "The Stemregen Effect" digital media campaign will be filmed in Belize and feature actor, comedian, writer and producer Chris Spencer to promote STEMREGEN®, a natural stem cell enhancer documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells by stimulating Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM).

"We are delighted to have Chris participate in the next phase of our 'The Stemregen Effect' campaign," said Christian Drapeau, CEO and Chief Scientist of Kalyagen™. "We are looking forward to having Chris help us showcase the benefits of STEMREGEN in the natural beauty of Belize, a country known for its wonderful stewardship of its natural resources."

The ad, part of "The Stemregen Effect" campaign designed to increase awareness of STEMREGEN®, will feature Chris Spencer and Christian Drapeau exploring the natural beauty of Belize and discussing stem cell science, healing plants, health and STEMREGEN®.

"I am delighted to be part of Stemregen family," said Chris Spencer. "I'm looking forward to helping Kalyagen show the world how STEMREGEN can indeed stem the tide of time. But I'm also looking forward to working with the true star of this part of the campaign, the country of Belize."

STEMREGEN® is a unique and patent-pending blend of proprietary plant-based extracts documented to support ESCM and increase the number of circulating stem cells, supporting the natural ability of the body to repair and stay healthy. Ingredients in STEMREGEN® have been investigated in more than eight studies for their effect on stem cell function, of which five were randomized, double- blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trials. STEMREGEN® has wide application in antiaging and overall health maintenance.

About Kalyagen

Kalyagen™ was founded by Christian Drapeau, author of the bestseller "Cracking the Stem Cell Code." Kalyagen is a leader in the research and development of natural products aimed at supporting stem cell function of the body. Stem cells constitute the natural repair system of the body, and stem cell enhancers have been documented to strongly contribute to improving health and quality of life. STEMREGEN® is the first product developed by Kalyagen™. STEMREGEN® is a unique blend of proprietary plant-based extracts documented to support Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization and provide other health benefits.

For more information, please visit our Website: https://www.kalyagen.com/

About Chris Spencer

Chris Spencer is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He has starred in several film projects and is also one of the most sought-after writers having done projects with Wayans family and Jamie Foxx and was the producer of the 22nd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honoring Dave Chappelle. He also travels the country as a standup comedian and has performed on "The Chris Rock Show," "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and HBO's "Def Comedy Jam."

Mr. Spencer co-hosts a weekly radio show, "Date Night with Chris & Vanessa," on Kevin Hart's SiriusXM channel, LOLRadio. He is the creator of the scripted comedy, Real Husbands of Hollywood. He is working on several projects with the likes of Morgan Freeman, LeBron James, Fox and Universal Pictures. After talking to Will Smith about their heavier "dad bods," Mr. Spencer came up with the concept of regaining his fitness and started the currently-viral Big Willie fitness challenge featuring himself, Will Smith, Marlon Wayans, Tumisho Masha, Anthony Anderson and many others.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Biomics, LLC (dba Kalyagen™)
Herbert Dogan, Chief Marketing Officer (310-433-8072)
hgd@kalyagen.com

Social media: @kalyagen #stemthetideoftime #stemthetide #thestemregeneffect #bigwilliechallenge #therealchrisspencer

Disclaimer: None of the statements contained in this press release have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products and information in the release are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Mention of celebrity names does not imply an endorsement.

Kalyagen™ is pleased to announce that the next part of "The Stemregen Effect" digital media campaign will be filmed in Belize and feature actor, comedian, writer and producer Chris Spencer to promote STEMREGEN®, a natural stem cell enhancer documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells by stimulating Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM).

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

SIERA.AI Expands S3 Slow to a Safe Stop Product Offering to Include Sit-Down Forklift Trucks

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- SIERA.AI, a leading innovator for safety solutions for preventing forklift accidents, announced today the expansion of the SIERA.AI Safety Solution S3 Slow to a Safe Stop to include sit-down forklift trucks.

The announcement completes the S3 rollout for electric lift trucks including but not limited to stand-up's, center-rider pallet trucks, narrow aisle, tuggers, order pickers and reach trucks. The S3 Safety System integrates machine vision, IoT sensors and AI to prevent forklift accidents in warehouses, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers.

SIERA.AI offers two S3 Safety System solutions to prevent pedestrian injuries, and reduce facility and product damage:

S3 Proximity Warning & Impact Monitoring constantly monitors proximity around gas, electric or LP lift trucks. If a pedestrian or object comes within its path, the lift truck will automatically sound an audio alarm and give visual cues to the operator in enough time to prevent the accident.

S3 with Slow to a Safe Stop now offered on sit-down lift trucks, constantly monitors around the lift truck. If a pedestrian or object gets too close and the driver is unaware, the S3 with Slow to a Safe Stop will automatically override the driver, slow down the vehicle and enable safe stopping.

As the announcement is publicly released, SIERA.AI has received new customer orders for the sit-down forklift S3 Safety System.

"Our customers are implementing both S3 Safety Systems on their lift trucks," said Suhas Ahuja, COO of SIERA.AI. "The S3 Proximity Warning & Impact Monitoring is typically installed on most of the electric lift truck fleet with S3 with Slow to a Safe Stop on targeted electric lift trucks where high-risk areas have been identified. The combination provides advanced protection with data collection on a real-time Dashboard for a deeper understanding of movements and behaviors."

About SIERA.AI

SIERA.AI believes Efficiency x Safety Accelerates Productivity with innovative solutions that empower and safeguard company assets and protect their employees so they can focus on what they do best. We accomplish this by integrating technologies such as machine vision, IoT sensors and AI to prevent accidents before they even happen.

For more information visit: http://www.siera.ai

MEDIA CONTACT
Cherise Kennerley
cherise@siera.ai

SIERA.AI, a leading innovator for safety solutions for preventing forklift accidents, announced today the expansion of the SIERA.AI Safety Solution S3 Slow to a Safe Stop to include sit-down forklift trucks.

Related link: https://www.siera.ai/

Melissa D. Avery, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN Named New Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health

SILVER SPRING, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is pleased to announce that Melissa D. Avery, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN will be the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the "Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health" (JMWH) starting January 1, 2022, succeeding Frances E. Likis, CNM, NP, DrPH, who has served as EIC since 2008.

"We look forward to Dr. Avery's contributions to the Journal, building on its strong foundation and bringing new ideas, skills, and energy," said ACNM Chief Executive Officer, Katrina H. Holland.

Dr. Avery is a Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota. Her recent research has examined prenatal care practices to enhance maternal confidence for physiologic labor and birth. She is Co-Principal Investigator on a nationally funded project to develop and implement an interprofessional education curriculum for graduate midwifery students and obstetrics-gynecology residents. Dr. Avery is a past ACNM president and is a Fellow of ACNM and the American Academy of Nursing (AAN).

Dr. Avery received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northern Illinois University, her Master of Science in Nursing with midwifery specialization from University of Kentucky, and the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Nursing from the University of Minnesota. She has authored and co-authored a variety of articles for JMWH and received JMWH's Best Paper of the Year Award in 2003 as a co-author of "Vaginal birth after cesarean birth: A national survey of U.S. midwifery practice." She has been a JMWH peer reviewer since 1992, contributing editor from 2012-2014, education consulting editor from 2019-2020, and associate editor since 2020.

Dr. Avery looks forward to continuing the tradition of excellence the JMWH has maintained in its 66 years of publication. To learn more about JMWH, visit http://jmwh.org.

About ACNM

With over 6,500 members, ACNM is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States. ACNM promotes excellence in midwifery education, clinical practice, and research. With roots dating to 1929, our members are primary care providers for women throughout the lifespan, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic and reproductive health. ACNM provides research, administers, and promotes continuing education programs, establishes education and clinical practice standards, and creates liaisons with state and federal agencies and members of Congress to increase the visibility and recognition of midwifery care. Learn more at https://www.midwife.org/.

MEDIA CONTACT
ACNM Membership & Communications
240.485.1813; membership@acnm.org

The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is pleased to announce that Melissa D. Avery, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN will be the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the "Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health" (JMWH) starting January 1, 2022, succeeding Frances E. Likis, CNM, NP, DrPH, who has served as EIC since 2008.

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

Expetitle and Nada Partner to Create a Next Generation Real Estate Experience

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, Expetitle announces a service expansion into Texas via a strategic partnership with Nada to offer a streamlined and centralized home closing transaction.

Now more than ever, homebuyers are seeking a more technology-enhanced approach within the real estate industry. Expetitle employs unique closing technology and seasoned title agents to simplify transactions; helping agents and brokers minimize time spent on transaction management and maximize client-agent relationship enhancement.

With Nada, real estate owners save thousands on fees and discover new ways to build and grow real estate wealth, starting with their own home. Together, these two tech startups empower real estate agents, buyers and sellers to make a better customer experience for their clients.

"Our joint-venture with Expetitle enables us to bring our title and escrow service fully online and to vertically scale this service to new markets," said Micah Lindsey, Vice President of Operations. "Nada shares Expetitle's vision to bring the entire real estate experience online and to streamline the process for consumers."

"We are excited to join forces with Nada to combine their affordable, tech-enabled, streamlined home search and selection process with our leading-edge technology and closing services to renew the homeowner service relationship," said Sean Daly, Chief Executive Officer of Expetitle.

About Expetitle

Expetitle is a multi-state title company that delivers fully digital and hybrid closings through one secure collaborative platform that adds transparency to the entire closing process. Founded in January 2019 and based in Miami, FL with satellite offices in Dallas, TX. Expetitle's mission is to provide a better, transparent closing experience for buyers, sellers, and their agents and brokers. Today's consumer is used to doing everything on their phone in real-time, why should buying a home be any different? To learn more about Expetitle, visit http://www.expetitle.com/.

About Nada

Nada is a vertically integrated real estate services & technology platform that offers residential realty, insurance, title, and financial services to retail consumers and real estate investors--making real estate ownership more accessible and affordable for everyone. By integrating all services into a single digital solution, Nada is able to deliver a full-service listing to homeowners for as low as $0 to sell their home when they also buy their next one with Nada. For more information about Nada, visit http://www.nadahomes.com/.

Today, Expetitle announces a service expansion into Texas via a strategic partnership with Nada to offer a streamlined and centralized home closing transaction.

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

Industrial Projects Ending Week of 5/8/2021

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- SalesLeads announced today new capital industrial projects in (New Mexico, North Carolina, and Michigan). New identified projects in the industrial sector may consist of new construction, expansion, relocation or closing.

Industrial projects for week of May 8, 2021 include:

NEW MEXICO

Intel Corporation is expanding and planning to invest $3.5 billion for the manufacturing of advanced semiconductor packaging technologies at their plant in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Construction is expected to start in late 2021, with completion slated for late 2022.

Identified Capital Equipment to be Purchased:

Air Emissions Control Equipment, Building Renovation, Compressed Air Systems, Control Systems and Instrumentation, Conveyors, Cranes and Hoists, Fire Protection Equipment, Heat Exchangers, HVAC Equipment, Lift Trucks, Lighting, Loading Dock Equipment, Manufacturing Equipment, Material Handling/Storage Equipment, Mechanical Construction, Networking/Security Equipment, Packaging Equipment

INTEL CORPORATION

www.intel.com

1600 Rio Rancho Drive South, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Key Project Contacts can be obtained at www.salesleadsinc.com

NORTH CAROLINA

Doosan Bobcat North America is planning to invest $70 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in Statesville, North Carolina. Construction is expected to begin in July 2021. The expansion will meet the growing demand for all Doosan Bobcat products, including their Doosan Portable Power equipment and the growing line of Bobcat grounds maintenance and landscaping industry.

Identified Capital Equipment to be Purchased:

Air Emissions Control Equipment, Compressed Air Systems, Control Systems and Instrumentation, Conveyors, Cranes and Hoists, Fire Protection Equipment, Floor Coatings, Heat Exchangers, HVAC Equipment, Lift Trucks, Lighting, Loading Dock Equipment, Manufacturing Equipment, Material Handling/Storage Equipment, Mechanical Construction, Networking/Security Equipment, Packaging Equipment

DOOSAN BOBCAT NORTH AMERICA

www.bobcat.com

1293 Glenway Drive, Statesville, NC 28625

Key Project Contacts can be obtained at www.salesleadsinc.com

MICHIGAN

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. is considering expanding their production capacity and currently seeking 250,000 sf of manufacturing space in the area of Detroit, Michigan.

Identified Capital Equipment to be Purchased:

Air Emissions Control Equipment, Building Construction, Compressed Air Systems, Control Systems and Instrumentation, Conveyors, Cranes and Hoists, EPC, Fire Protection Equipment, Floor Coatings, Heat Exchangers, HVAC Equipment, Lift Trucks, Lighting, Loading Dock Equipment, Manufacturing Equipment, Material Handling/Storage Equipment, Mechanical Construction, Networking/Security Equipment, Packaging Equipment

MAYVILLE ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.

www.mecinc.com

715 South Street, Mayville, WI 53050

Key Project Contacts can be obtained at www.salesleadsinc.com

Industrial Capital Project Activity - Week Ending 5/8/2021

North Carolina - 6

Florida - 4

Virginia - 3

Washington - 3

Wisconsin - 3

About SalesLeads, Inc

Since 1959, SalesLeads, based out of Jacksonville, FL provides Industrial Project Reports on companies that are planning significant capital investments in their industrial facilities throughout North America. Our professional research team identifies new construction, expansion, relocation, major renovation, equipment upgrades, and plant closing project opportunities so that our clients can focus sales and marketing resources on the target accounts that have an impending need for their products, services, and indirect materials. http://www.salesleadsinc..com/.

MEDIA CONTACT
Cherise Kennerley
cherise@roi-m.com
847-312-1367 mobile

SalesLeads announced today new capital industrial projects in (New Mexico, North Carolina, and Michigan). New identified projects in the industrial sector may consist of new construction, expansion, relocation or closing.

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IAB Brings on Content.23 Media as Exclusive Production Partner of the 2021 Podcast Upfront

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Executive Producers Eric Conte and Dan Weinreich of Content.23 Media, Inc. return to produce the global media industry event, the IAB 2021 Podcast Upfront, right on the heels of last week's IAB 2021 NewFronts.

In producing this year's Podcast Upfront, Content.23 Media will leverage its best-in-class live production skills and industry-leading live video production technology to deliver an amazing three-day live event.

The IAB 2021 Podcast Upfront will be held virtually May 11-13; three days of digital audio content from over two dozen of the biggest names in the industry. This global event is designed for advertisers and buyers to preview the latest in podcast programming with the theme, "Listen Up!"

All the presentations will focus on future creative opportunities, and digital audio insights that will define the podcast landscape for the year ahead.

"We are honored to return as the exclusive production partner for the IAB 2021 Podcast Upfront, and partner with such amazing brands for this global event to help shape the future of the podcast business," says President and Executive Producer, Eric Conte.

Content.23 Media, Inc. just wrapped production of the IAB 2021 NewFronts, a four-day live stream event, which took place May 3-6. The event is the world's biggest digital video marketplace attended by thousands of media buyers and marketers.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Content.23 Media, Inc. has successfully pivoted to virtual events, pioneering multiple industry-leading techniques for innovative content. This includes creating new formats and helping to raise millions of dollars for those impacted by the pandemic.

Content.23 will continue to follow local and CDC guidance, all while delivering best-in-class production services. Content.23 Media, Inc was nominated in the Livestream Event category at the Vimeo Festival & Awards for the 2020 IAB NewFronts.

About Content.23 Media, Inc.

Founded by Eric Conte and Dan Weinreich in 2012, Content.23 Media, Inc is a full-service production company specializing in digital media, live streams, branded content, music specials, and award shows. Content.23 Media, Inc. is proud to have delivered groundbreaking projects for many Fortune 500 companies.

You can visit our website at https://www.content23.com/

About IAB

The Interactive Advertising Bureau empowers the media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy. Its membership comprises more than 650 leading media companies, brands, and the technology firms responsible for selling, delivering, and optimizing digital ad marketing campaigns. The trade group fields critical research on interactive advertising, while also educating brands, agencies, and the wider business community on the importance of digital marketing. In affiliation with the IAB Tech Lab, IAB develops technical standards and solutions. IAB is committed to professional development and elevating the knowledge, skills, expertise, and diversity of the workforce across the industry. Through the work of its public policy office in Washington, D.C., the trade association advocates for its members and promotes the value of the interactive advertising industry to legislators and policymakers. Founded in 1996, IAB is headquartered in New York City.

Executive Producers Eric Conte and Dan Weinreich of Content.23 Media, Inc. return to produce the global media industry event, the IAB 2021 Podcast Upfront, right on the heels of last week's IAB 2021 NewFronts.

Related link: https://www.content23.com/

Olea Kiosks®, Inc. Adds Industry Veteran James Walker to Sales Team

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the growth of its sales team by adding veteran healthcare sales executive James Walker.

James joins Olea following ten years of self-service kiosk experience in the healthcare check-in space, most recently as channel director. With a comprehensive background combining sales and marketing, operations, and process improvement, he brings a broader perspective to the needs of his clients. Walker joins Olea as the company continues to grow its presence in healthcare as the industry expands its digital transformation.

"Having spent a good deal of time working through patient check-in, I'm excited about the opportunity to improve the entire patient experience and looking for opportunities to remove points of friction across the patient journey," said Walker. "I see the difference self-service technology has made, and with the addition of telehealth and telemedicine applications, access to healthcare will become so much easier for people experiencing healthcare challenges," he added.

"2021 is a year bringing much change to Olea Kiosks, and that continues with our growth and expansion in select verticals. James will be a real asset to our team with his extensive experience as we grow our presence across healthcare self-service solutions," CEO Frank Olea explained.

In addition to almost doubling its manufacturing space earlier this year, Olea Kiosks®, Inc. has also strengthened its leadership team, added other additional sales resources, and expanded its customer experience team.

About Olea Kiosks®, Inc.

Olea Kiosks, Inc. is a self-service kiosk solution provider for the attractions and entertainment, healthcare and hospitality industries. Its technologically advanced, in-house manufacturing, design, and innovation have made it an industry leader. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, customers include Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, Tenet, The Habit Burger Grill, The Empire State Building, Universal Studios, Scientific Games, and Subway.

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

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Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the growth of its sales team by adding veteran healthcare sales executive James Walker.

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

Sales Boomerang integration with Volly enables lightning-fast lead response for increased mortgage loan volume and customer retention

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced its integration with Volly, an industry-leading provider of SaaS-based fintech and creative marketing services to the financial services industry. The combination of Sales Boomerang and Volly positions lenders to take immediate action when a customer or prospect is ready for a loan, enabling higher borrower retention, increased loan volume and lower per-loan costs.

Sales Boomerang monitors customer and prospect databases on behalf of mortgage lenders and their referral partners. By combining market intelligence with a lender's own credit underwriting preferences, Sales Boomerang identifies exactly when a prospect or past customer is ready for a new loan. Sales Boomerang opportunity alerts may be triggered by both market factors (for instance, interest rate changes and home price appreciation) and consumer behaviors (such as listing a home for sale, shopping with another lender or improving one's credit score).

Built for the mortgage industry, the Volly Portal includes a full-service CRM contact and campaign management hub that makes it easy for lenders to manage leads and deploy automated marketing journeys for customers and partners. Volly also offers a mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platform, custom website solutions and the Volly Marketing Portal, a storefront loan officers and mortgage brokers can use to self-provision pre-approved marketing workflows, collateral and closing gifts on demand.

By piping Sales Boomerang opportunity alerts into Volly, lenders can use rules-based automation to take immediate action, such as enrolling a consumer in a relevant marketing campaign or scheduling follow-up tasks for the loan originator who owns the contact. Loan originators can even invite referral partners to share their own contacts for monitoring by Sales Boomerang and automated co-marketing powered by Volly.

"Sales Boomerang serves up hyper-relevant loan opportunities that deserve immediate action, and our integration with Volly makes it easy to follow through before competitors even know the consumer is in the market for a loan," said Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin. "In fact, the average lender that uses Sales Boomerang in conjunction with automated marketing sees an 11.6% improvement in borrower retention and 20% to 40% lift in loan volume."

"Volly's marketing automation solutions help loan originators do their jobs more effectively and efficiently," said Volly CEO Jerry Halbrook. "By layering on criteria-driven portfolio monitoring from Sales Boomerang, we're enabling lenders to engage with opportunities even faster in a market when speed to lead is perhaps the single most important factor in customer retention."

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang revolutionized the relationship between a Mortgage Lender and Borrower with the introduction of the only automated Borrower Intelligence System in 2017, which tells lenders when anyone in their database is ready for a loan. Today, Sales Boomerang is the #1 Borrower Retention strategy in the industry and has discovered over $30B in new volume for Lenders. Sales Boomerang's notifications are integrated with the best CRM/Marketing Automation Systems in the industry to provide a seamless experience for Lenders and Borrowers. Sales Boomerang's employees are dedicated to improving the lending experience for Lenders and Borrowers, and united behind the ethos - No Borrower Left Behind(tm).

About Volly:

Volly is powering the dream of home ownership through industry-leading technology and dynamic marketing that drives the customer journey. The Volly Portal Platform is a fully integrated, cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform that combines Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Marketing Collateral, Borrower Journey Campaign Management, Portfolio Retention programs, Point of Sale (POS) application and transaction management, and Custom Websites, all integrated with digital and print marketing capabilities and industry-leading creative marketing services. Among other awards, Volly was named a HousingWire HW Tech100 Mortgage technology company in both 2020 and 2021. For more information, visit https://myvolly.com/ or call (866) 435-7050.

Twitter: @SalesBoomerang @VollyTech #MortgageIndustry #MortgageMarketing #CustomerRetention #NoBorrowerLeftBehind

Sales Boomerang, the industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced its integration with Volly, an industry-leading provider of SaaS-based fintech and creative marketing services to the financial services industry.

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

SimpleNexus applauds Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for targeting federal Remote Online Notarization (RON) legislation as National Advocacy Conference priority

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today praised the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for naming federal Remote Online Notarization (RON) legislation as a core issue of its National Advocacy Conference.

"Our industry has taken sweeping measures to provide mortgage consumers with the mobile and online home buying experience they prefer, but existing notarial laws impede the shift in technology," said SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen. "To date, only 32 states have passed RON-enabling legislation, hindering the housing finance industry's ability to provide a broad swath of American homebuyers with the safety and convenience of a remote online closing ceremony. SimpleNexus commends the Mortgage Bankers Association for leading the charge on this critical issue."

The MBA is coordinating with association partners and members to encourage Congress to reintroduce and enact The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote Online Notarization Act (SECURE Notarization Act). Initially introduced with bipartisan sponsorship as Senate Bill 3533 in March 2020, the SECURE Notarization Act would permit immediate nationwide use of RON with minimum standards necessary to protect consumer data and provide certainty for the interstate recognition of RON. States with existing RON laws on the books would retain the flexibility to implement their own RON standards.

Each year, the MBA organizes housing finance stakeholders for its National Advocacy Conference to directly educate lawmakers about key industry policy priorities and hear directly from elected officials. This year's conference will be held virtually, May 11-12, 2021.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is a homeownership platform transforming the mortgage experience and connecting borrowers, loan officers, real estate agents and settlement service providers throughout the homebuying process. The platforms' native mobile toolset enables lenders to originate, process and close home loans from anywhere with increased efficiency and convenience. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals, sign disclosures and execute eClosings - all on the go. SimpleNexus provides borrowers with a single sign-on experience from home search to the application, document upload, eClose and beyond for a more streamlined homeownership journey.

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

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage #mortgagelending #RON @MISMO @MortgageBankersAssociation

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today praised the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for naming federal Remote Online Notarization (RON) legislation as a core issue of its National Advocacy Conference.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Sponsors Can Help At-Risk Asians Travel Safely in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Due to increases in violent attacks and threats against Asians in recent months, many feel unsafe travelling in Atlanta via public transit or on foot. Sponsor a Ride is a new service, funded entirely by donations, which addresses the problem by underwriting Lyft, Uber, and cab trips for Asians who are female, seniors, or disabled.

According to co-founder Soan Gunawan, "When we heard about the horrific attacks we wanted to help. We figured the most immediately useful thing we can do in the near term is sponsor rides for those who are genuinely fearful of local travel, especially at night. And if we can provide a stellar experience for both rider and sponsor, we can maintain the service for as long as the assaults continue."

Both those who want a ride and those who wish to sponsor one can do so by visiting sponsoraride.net.

Individuals and businesses who donate at least $25.00 to provide rides for Asians at risk can be mentioned on the website as members of the Hero Circle.

Riders get reimbursed by filling out a Google form on the site, and submitting a selfie and a photo of their receipt from Lyft, Uber, or the taxi company (necessary so as to discourage fraud).

"We notice that both sides of the transaction feel rewarded," says co-founder Anna Chu Lin. "The traveler has the cost of their safe ride underwritten, and the sponsor gets well-deserved recognition for helping someone at risk get to where they need to go. We are always thinking of new ways to reward both the sponsor and the rider."

If they like, sponsors who join the Hero Circle can have their own non-profit, school, church, or enterprise mentioned on the agency's partners' social media, which receive over 290,000 unique views a month. In addition, when sponsors underwrite more than $50.00 for rides a donation is made in their name to Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta (advancingjustice-atlanta.org).

Sponsor a Ride emphasizes that they only sponsor essential travel, not pleasure trips. Atlanta is the test market; in June they hope to begin serving Baltimore, D.C, Cleveland, Chicago, and San Diego.

For more information go to https://www.sponsoraride.net/. https://twitter.com/RideSponsor, https://www.instagram.com/sponsoraride/

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John A Toomey
E-mail: fixxer@prodigy.net
Phone Number: 626-230-8862

Due to increases in violent attacks and threats against Asians in recent months, many feel unsafe travelling in Atlanta via public transit or on foot. Sponsor a Ride is a new service, funded entirely by donations, which addresses the problem by underwriting Lyft, Uber, and cab trips for Asians who are female, seniors, or disabled.

Related link: https://www.sponsoraride.net/