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Move For Hunger Receives $50,000 Donation from the Assurant Foundation

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger announced today that it has received a $50,000 donation from the Assurant Foundation to support its COVID-19 relief efforts. The donation will help Move For Hunger provide 120,000 meals to children, families, senior citizens and vulnerable communities that are facing hunger during the pandemic.

Assurant, a global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases, made the donation on behalf of its employees, who recently completed their Turning Miles into Meals virtual fundraiser.

Assurant's employees were encouraged to stay active, at a safe social distance, to show support for Move For Hunger's mission to reduce food waste and fight hunger. From April 12 through May 11, 2020, 162 Assurant employees participated and together they walked, jogged and completed other activities in which they collectively traveled 14,345 miles to raise awareness about how the coronavirus is exacerbating food insecurity in the United States.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased the number of people who are struggling financially with the ability to put food on the table so completing this challenge and supporting the great work of Move For Hunger are more important than ever," said Ryan Lumsden, president of Multifamily Housing, Assurant.

The COVID-19 Pandemic has had a massive economic impact and has drastically increased the need for emergency food assistance nationwide. Move For Hunger has delivered more than 2 million lbs. of food to food banks across the United States since March, but the non-profit organization relies on the support of partners like Assurant to help coordinate food rescues, organize food drives, and expand its network.

"More than 37 million Americans were food insecure even before the pandemic, and we know that number has increased substantially," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director/Founder of Move For Hunger. "We are so grateful to Assurant and their employees for stepping up and helping us fight hunger during this unprecedented crisis."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://moveforhunger.org/.

About Assurant, Inc.:

Assurant, Inc. is a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases. Anticipating the evolving needs of consumers, Assurant partners with the world's leading brands to develop innovative products and services and to deliver an enhanced customer experience. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant offers mobile device solutions; extended service contracts; vehicle protection services; pre-funded funeral insurance; renters insurance and lender-placed homeowners insurance. The Assurant Foundation strengthens communities by supporting charitable partners that help protect where people live and can thrive, connect with local resources, inspire inclusion and prepare leaders of the future. Learn more at https://www.assurant.com/ or on Twitter @AssurantNews.

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News from Move For Hunger

Move For Hunger announced today that it has received a $50,000 donation from the Assurant Foundation to support its COVID-19 relief efforts. The donation will help Move For Hunger provide 120,000 meals to children, families, senior citizens and vulnerable communities that are facing hunger during the pandemic.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

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Inspection Tool Demand Increases Sales of ViewTech Borescopes VJ-3 Mechanical Articulating Video Borescope

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- As video borescopes are increasingly used as a visual inspection tool, ViewTech Borescopes VJ-3 video borescope is reputably one of the most desired tools to own. From family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, each day thousands of users rely on their VJ-3 to improve maintenance, inspection and repair processes. During August business, two of ViewTech's newest clients acquired include a corrosion management company and an equine veterinary practice.

A fire sprinkler corrosion testing, control and treatment company, located on the East Coast, reached out to ViewTech Borescopes when searching for a new remote visual inspection tool to utilize inside one of the world's most prestigious and best-known hotels. With historic and irreplaceable murals lining many of the ceilings, it was critical the video borescope they purchase be as invaluable to their inspection team.

As the experts in the prevention of corrosion, water treatment programs and management of microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC), they are now completing inspections with their VJ-3 Dual Camera 6.0mm x 8.0m. With the ability to view not only straight ahead, but also at 90 degrees, inspection times have decreased, and clearer images and videos are being documented.

While a ViewTech Borescopes VJ-3 Poly Coated video borescope was being used to perform an Equine Dynamic Respiratory Endoscopy (DRE examination), it caught the attention of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). After completing their veterinary internship in Ocala, Florida, the "horse capital of the world", and beginning to practice equine medicine at a Mid-Atlantic equine clinic, they made a suggestion to staff to add the VJ-3 Poly specifically for DRE exams. With ViewTech Borescopes no-cost, on-site demo program, their equine practice was able to trial the VJ-3 6.0mm x 1.5m with a polyethylene coated insertion tube. By being able to capture photos and videos while inside the animal's airway, along with the ease of disinfecting the insertion tube between uses, they have added a VJ-3 Poly video borescope as the endoscopy tool for their equine veterinary practice.

In addition to equine medicine and DRE exams, the VJ-3 Poly is an ideal inspection tool for a variety of applications, including high-purity piping, fragile or high-tolerance castings, polished components, as well as a variety of clean-room inspection applications.

VJ-3 Video Borescope

The VJ-3 mechanical articulating video borescope is a nondestructive testing (NDT) instrument used for the remote visual inspection (RVI) of machinery, equipment and components. The VJ-3 facilitates the visual recording and photo documentation of an inspection and components in areas that are otherwise inaccessible or require great effort and expense to access directly. The VJ-3 consists of two modules integrated into one system: an insertion tube with distally mounted camera/LEDs, and the base unit with control panel, LCD monitor, power source and all necessary circuitry.

About ViewTech Borescopes

ViewTech Borescopes, founded as RF System Lab in 2008, is North America's #1 seller of video borescopes. Their first product, the VJ borescope, set a new standard for portability, ergonomics and ease-of-use, with its industry-first mechanical, joystick-controlled articulation.

For more information on VJ-3 Video Borescope: https://www.viewtech.com/

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News from ViewTech Borescopes

As video borescopes are increasingly used as a visual inspection tool, ViewTech Borescopes VJ-3 video borescope is reputably one of the most desired tools to own. From family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, each day thousands of users rely on their VJ-3 to improve maintenance, inspection and repair processes.

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

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AAA Flag & Banner Hits Home Run with Online Ordering Portals for Sports Teams

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- AAA Flag & Banner, the company that made headlines with its quick and innovative solution for filling empty Major League Baseball stadiums with cardboard cutout fans, has elevated its service to the next level with the rollout of custom online ordering portals for teams across the country. Their new end-to-end solution allows fans of professional, collegiate and high school sports teams to conveniently upload their image, while also managing the ordering, production and venue installation process.

Capable of developing cutouts for both stadium-style and bleacher seating to accommodate any venue, the cutting-edge solution developed by AAA Flag & Banner's internal software development team has already been implemented by a number of NFL & MLS teams nationwide, including the San Francisco 49ers and Inter Miami CF. The service is also being adapted by several SEC, Big 12, & ACC universities for their Fall football seasons, and AAA Flag & Banner is poised to support schools in other conferences, as they respectively return to competition in the near future.

"For many years, we've been helping professional and collegiate sports teams deliver amazing, immersive experiences to their fans," said Craig Furst, President & CEO of AAA Flag & Banner.

"Now that audiences have been temporarily taken out of the game, we're pleased to offer teams this comprehensive solution so their loyal fans can feel like they're still part of the action."

Each custom online ordering portal is thoughtfully branded for the sports team to maintain consistency with the rest of their marketing campaign, and to provide a fully-integrated experience for fans. Once an order is placed and a fan uploads their image, an immediate notification is sent to AAA Flag & Banner for production. The company then handles image quality control, printing and venue installation of the fan cutouts.

AAA Flag & Banner is a company synonymous with bringing sporting events to life, with its high-quality design, printing and installation of large-scale signage and graphics. With its start-to-finish project management model, the company's flexible and fluid culture immediately positioned them as the leading provider of stadium cutouts in quick response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As sports teams across the country sought solutions to minimize the visual impact of empty stadiums and keep fans engaged, AAA Flag & Banner responded with a creative way to solve both problems simultaneously.

Additional information about AAA Flag & Banner can be found online, at https://www.aaaflag.com/.

Sports teams can see an example of a custom online ordering portal online, at https://49ers-fan-cutouts.aaaflag.com

About AAA Flag & Banner

AAA Flag & Banner is a full-service, large format graphic printing and installation company, bringing events and environments to life. They print and install large format graphics for outdoor advertising, retail, sports, entertainment and corporate events. AAA Flag & Banner are experts in using full-color digital imaging on fabrics, vinyl, and almost any substrate any size. From design and printing to installation and ongoing maintenance, they go the extra mile to make your vision a reality.

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News from AAA Flag and Banner

AAA Flag & Banner, the company that made headlines with its quick and innovative solution for filling empty Major League Baseball stadiums with cardboard cutout fans, has elevated its service to the next level with the rollout of custom online ordering portals for teams across the country.

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

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HousingWire Recognizes NotaryCam’s Katie Maxson as 2020 Insider

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that Katie Maxson, the firm's technology/product quality assurance and compliance Lead, has been named to HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award list. For five years the Insiders Award has recognized unsung heroes within the mortgage industry.

These 50 winners, per the publication, are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

In just 18 months at NotaryCam, Maxson has quickly proven herself to be an "operational all-star," as her work ethic, innovative thinking and commitment to customer success have garnered attention within the organization. After serving as Notary Manager for just over a year, Maxon was promoted to Technology/Product Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead in February 2020, where her responsibilities included quality assurance testing and signing off on all updates to the NotaryCam platform and providing real-time support escalations for over 70 notaries.

To date, Maxon has provided support on over 500 customer support tickets. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maxson's initiative, leadership and problem-solving skills were tested as she created a new workflow process that enabled NotaryCam to manage a 300% increase in demand for RON while maintaining a high level of customer service.

"Since the very beginning of her career at NotaryCam, Katie has found ways to increase internal efficiency and to keep NotaryCam working as a well-oiled machine," said NotaryCam founder Rick Triola. "As someone who prefers to work behind the scenes, Katie has quickly and quietly become one of NotaryCam's most valuable assets, and we are honored to share her successes with the industry. Katie continuously facilitates the change and growth necessary as NotaryCam continues to scale without losing sight of our company's 'entrepreneurial, out-of-the-box thinking' and keen focus on delivering the best overall experience for all customers."

For the full list of 2020 HousingWire Insiders, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

About NotaryCam

After pioneering the world's first multi-party/multi-state remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's patented eClose360(R) platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

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

News from NotaryCam Inc.

NotaryCam, the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that Katie Maxson, the firm's technology/product quality assurance and compliance Lead, has been named to HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award list.

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Tenorshare Updates iCareFone to Transfer WhatsApp Business from Android to iPhone

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tenorshare, a leading smartphone solution provider, has updated iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer. The new version can help you easily transfer WhatsApp / WhatsApp Business messages between iOS and Android devices. There is no official method to transfer WhatsApp between iPhone and Android. Luckily, iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer makes it possible.

Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone is by far the most needed feature. "Everybody wishes to share the WhatsApp chat history between iOS and Android flexibly, especially business man. That is why we update that function," said Mike Lee, the CEO of Tenorshare. "We hope to make life more convenient."

What are the new updates?
* Transfer, Backup & Restore WhatsApp Business Data (Support iOS and Android): It supports to transfer WhatsApp Business messages, including videos, images, and files between iOS and Android.
* Fully compatible with the latest iOS 14 and Mac 11: It not only supports iPhone 6 to iPhone SE, but also supports various models of iPad and iPod from iOS 9 to the latest 14.
* View and export WhatsApp messages and links to HTML: Whether you need to save WhatsApp any data, you can use iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer to export them as file for viewing. The messages and links can be exported as HTML.

Other features have been updated including:
* Multi-directional Transfer WhatsApp between iOS and Android Device: Tenorshare's advanced technology and rich experience of data processing and transmission can ensure a high success rate for WhatsApp transmission.
* Backup WhatsApp iPhone/ Android to Mac Freely & Easily: It is better to use than the official solution to back up WhatsApp chat backup from iPhone/Android to computer by one-click. It won't overwrite or delete previous backups.
* Restore WhatsApp Backup to iPhone, iPad, Android: Restore WhatsApp backup without uninstalling.
* Popular Social Apps Backup & Restore: It supports free backup and restoration of social apps like Kik, Line, Viber and WeChat to iOS system.

Price and Availability:

For 1-5 devices, it is available at $19.95 per month. You also can buy the economic version that $39.95 for one year or $49.95 for lifetime.

Learn More: https://www.tenorshare.com/whatsapp-transfer-backup-restore.html

About Tenorshare

Tenoshare is an international software company founded in 2007 and is known for its award-winning and highly rated software products. More information: https://www.tenorshare.com/

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News from Tenorshare Co. Ltd.

Tenorshare, a leading smartphone solution provider, has updated iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer. The new version can help you easily transfer WhatsApp / WhatsApp Business messages between iOS and Android devices. There is no official method to transfer WhatsApp between iPhone and Android. Luckily, iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer makes it possible.

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

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A5 Volleyball Club to Open New State-of-the-Art Sportsplex Facility – Millions in Revenue for Alpharetta / Roswell Expected

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- At a time when many youth club sports clubs are struggling or shutting down as a consequence of the national pandemic, one metro-Atlanta based club, A5 Volleyball Club, is boldly expanding, offering more world class opportunities for athletes to train and compete.

Thousands of athletes and families train with A5 making it one of the largest youth club volleyball organizations in the country. A5 recognizes that, now more than ever, kids need outlets to exercise and connect with friends through playing sports.

This facility expansion has been in the works for some time and came together in January when a deal was made with the Andretti family to take over their vacant facility on Alpharetta Hwy in Roswell. The transformation of the 70,000-square foot space has energized the youth volleyball community that was devastated when the 2019-20 season was suspended in March.

Club founder Bob Westbrook said, "We believe this move into our new facility will prove to be a transformative event for the youth volleyball community in Atlanta as well as the Southeast. We are blessed to have this opportunity."

The A5 Sportsplex will be home to A5 Volleyball Club with the capacity to offer 40+ competitive and regional teams, leagues, and adult play as well as individual volleyball training. The venue will also serve as a volleyball tournament destination hosting teams, regionally, from Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, and nationally as well. Youth sports generated 15 Billion dollars last year in the US as Volleyball continues to be one of the fastest growing sports for young men and women in the country.

The regional and national growth of this business has the potential to bring in millions of dollars to the local economy. On any given weekend during the competitive club volleyball season, tens of thousands of players and their families travel to tournaments. A5's new facility is poised to become a sought-after tournament destination, drawing players and families from all over the country to stay in hotels, frequenting restaurants and shops in the metro Atlanta area.

Inside the A5 Sportsplex, there are 13 Taraflex courts including an actual Olympic court from the 2016 Rio Olympic games positioned as Center Court. Spectators will enjoy a mezzanine view of all courts as well as having the benefit of bleacher seating on the floor. Five outdoor sand volleyball courts are planned for construction in Fall 2020. These courts will support and take advantage of the tremendous growth in outdoor Beach Volleyball occurring world-wide. A5's on-site Pro Shop will offer a full line of volleyball apparel, equipment, and accessories. Additionally, the venue has ample parking to accommodate players, families, and fans. Independent restaurant and gaming vendors are planning to occupy additional space in the facility as well helping provide a full-service experience for visitors.

In their new home, A5 will offer elite training year-round as well as competitive teams for athletes of all ages (girls and boys) from beginner to experienced levels. A5 has been making waves in the competitive club volleyball world since its beginning in 2004. Today, there are about 4,500 active clubs in the country. A5 is currently ranked #2 in the country, having earned more bids to the USAV National Championship tournament than any other club nationwide over the last seven years. In 2020, three A5 coaches earned the prestigious "Coach of the Year" award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). This is a record number of coach-of-the- year winners in the history of this award.

A5 Volleyball is moving forward with resilience and renewed vision for the future while remaining true to their mission: Teaching life lessons through the sport of volleyball. Organized sports are a healthy and integral part of youth development. A5's investment in the local community reflects their commitment to being part of a positive solution, critical to the world we now inhabit.

More information: https://a5volleyball.com/

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News from A5 Volleyball Club

At a time when many youth club sports clubs are struggling or shutting down as a consequence of the national pandemic, one metro-Atlanta based club, A5 Volleyball Club, is boldly expanding, offering more world class opportunities for athletes to train and compete.

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Designer and TV Personality Cary Weldy Launches New Book: ‘The Power of Tattoos’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Why do some shapes in art increase aggression? Can a sun tattoo create inflammation in the body? What makes black, the most popular color of tattoos and fashion, statistically the worst color to wear for cultivating happiness, attracting love, winning in sports, and achieving success? In his groundbreaking new book, Cary Weldy discusses how the science of art - including the lines, shapes, colors, patterns, and symbology in a single tattoo or art piece on the wall - dramatically changes one's life experience.

From his energy-based approach to art and interior design to his appearances on HGTV, readers familiar with Cary Weldy will appreciate his new offering, in which he speaks to both the tattooed enthusiast and art aficionado. He launched his second book "The Power of Tattoos: Twelve Hidden Energy Secrets of Body Art Every Tattooed Enthusiast Should Know" in paperback worldwide on Aug. 23, 2020, on Amazon.com. Within three days, the book became a #1 new release on Amazon worldwide, as well as in the top-selling 100 books among 50,000 titles on tattoos and fashion globally.

"While working with clients and their art over the past two decades, I noticed something rather startling," says Weldy. "Artwork usually reflects the personal stories of our past. But curiously, our art also creates our future. With tattoos, it is even more profound. The longer we are near a piece of art, the more we go into resonance with the energy and information radiating from the colors, shapes, lines, patterns, and symbology in a single image. The time we are exposed to an image matters."

"In 1889, Oscar Wilde wrote that life imitates art far more than art imitates life," Weldy explains. "As a trained chemical engineer who believes in science, I wanted to put Wilde's theory to the test to find out how our art shapes our lives. For six years, I interviewed dozens of inked enthusiasts all over the world and dug into the research about the science of art. It is true that every piece of art we are around affects us, much like being near a friend. Science confirms that when we are around a happy or sad friend, we begin to resonate with his or her energy. After we absorb it, we become it."

"For example, the most popular color in fashion is black, which is also the top color used to ink tattoos," Weldy says. "Despite its widespread popularity and belief that black is the 'power color,' wearing it has rather devastating consequences. Studies show the color black increases aggression, evokes anxiety and depression, and adversely impacts the immune system. In sports, black is the #1 losing color."

"In nature, however, most living things are rich in vibrant color, and what little in nature that is black usually has a destructive, deadening quality to it - including mold, tooth decay, many cancers, burned wood, volcanic ash, coal, ants, crows, black bears, skunks, frostbite, and decaying meat," Weldy adds. "This color is an energetic black hole that absorbs light, heat, and other energy forms. Simply said, black radiates the energy of destruction and death."

"Red, on the other hand, has been shown to be the winning color, hands down," Weldy explains. "For centuries, Pranic Feng Shui practitioners have observed that the color red has an expansive quality, versus the contracting quality of black that is much like an energy vampire. Red has been shown to make people more attractive, elevate test scores for students, and give sports teams the winning edge. Since 1946, English football teams have won more games than they lost when wearing red, and another study revealed that between 1940 and 2013, the color of NCAA uniforms for the top-performing teams was rarely black. In fact, the winning teams wore red. Global companies, such as McDonald's, Target, and Coca-Cola, successfully use red to create a clear advantage in a competitive marketplace."

In Weldy's new book, readers will also learn:

* The 12 elements of art that change one's destiny, including color, shape, symbolism, proximity to an image, length of exposure, quantity of tattoos, and how widely distributed an image is.

* Which symbols in art can attract success, and which symbols invite negative experiences.

* How some shapes promote harmony, positive emotions, and prosperity, while other shapes such as sharp angles found in many tattoos escalate stress, aggression, and other negative emotions, as research confirms. "These studies explain why getting more than three or four tattoos usually results in increased aggression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other health issues," Weldy says.

About the Author:

Cary Weldy is an experienced interior designer, builder, and accomplished leader in advertising, PR, and branding in Fortune 500 companies. With his education in engineering and extensive studies in dowsing and subtle energy over the past 30 years, he brings rare insight and knowledge in how energy from art, media, and architecture influences people's lives. In his global consulting practice, Weldy provides practical solutions to individuals and corporate clients to transform the energy in their homes, workplaces, products, and media.

For more than 25 years, Cary Weldy has studied the secrets of the masters of art, architecture, and energy, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Vitruvius, Plato, and the ancient Egyptian temple masters. Since 1991, he has extensively studied energy and healing modalities around the country, with certifications in Polarity Energy work, QiGong, Reconnective Therapy with Herwig and Kerstin Schoen, Advanced Pranic Healing with Master Co, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) with Steve Shields and Kay Phillips.

In 2011, Weldy published his first book entitled "Spiritual Values in the Workplace: The Soul of Success in the 21st Century" with Hay House's Balboa Press, where he discusses energy in the business environment. In addition to numerous appearances on HGTV, TLC, and other networks, he appears on TV and radio shows, conducts seminars and workshops, and speaks at conferences. In 2012, he created, produced, and hosted a TV show called "Sacred Spaces," achieving three Accolade awards.

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News from Cary Weldy

In his groundbreaking new book, Cary Weldy discusses how the science of art - including the lines, shapes, colors, patterns, and symbology in a single tattoo or art piece on the wall - dramatically changes one's life experience.

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

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Fortin Ironworks’ Bee Bench Promotes Communities Coming Together

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Fortin Ironworks was inspired to design this new product because it simply felt that it gives the "right message at the right time." Bees exemplify communities working together and that was the buzz behind its new community "Bee Bench."

"As a business, we support all races, creeds and colors and hope to foster a culture that supports and nurtures communities to do the same," Robert Fortin, product developer, says. "It's a simple concept, but we hope it will deliver a deeper message."

The 48-inch, commercial-grade bench is manufactured at the Fortin Ironworks factory in Columbus, Ohio. It's constructed of solid aluminum and powder coated with a hardened black finish that can weather all conditions. It's beautifully suited for a home garden, school setting, business complex or community park.

No assembly is required. The benches are one solid unit construction and are suitable for indoors and outdoors.

Fortin Ironworks has created a small inventory that's ready to ship now. The message and size can also be customized to meet specific needs. Customizations can include names and logos too and will take approximately two to four weeks to ship. They're ideal for memorials and donor recognition too.

A special introductory sale price of only $649 is set to motivate people to make a move to build communities up, not tear them down.

To order a bench, call 614-291-4342 x220.

About Fortin Ironworks

Founded in 1946, Fortin Ironworks got its start as a small iron repair shop. Today, it designs and manufactures local installation of all commercial and residential ironwork needs. Its staff of 40 is comprised of highly-skilled craftsmen, artisans, estimators, salesmen and installers and products are manufactured in its 56,000 square-foot facility. There's also a 5,600-square foot show room that serves as its product showcase.

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

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Leading Experts in Cancer Research Nabeel El-Bardeesy and Razelle Kurzrock Join NED Biosystems’ Scientific Advisory Board

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- NED Biosystems, an innovative clinical-stage biotech company developing oral therapies for cancer and novel coronavirus, is pleased to announce that Nabeel El-Bardeesy, PhD and Razelle Kurzrock, MD have joined the Company's Scientific Advisory Board. Both Dr. El-Bardeesy and Dr. Kurzrock bring a wealth of expertise as scientific and clinical leaders in cancer research and treatments.

Dr. El-Bardeesy is Associate Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School and a leading authority on the causes of cancer. Dr. El-Bardeesy also serves as the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Scientific and Medical Advisory Board Co-Chair. Dr. El-Bardeesy additionally is Assistant Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and is an instructor at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. El-Bardeesy is widely published on the molecular and cellular mechanisms that drive certain types of cancer.

Dr. Kurzrock is Professor of Medicine and Associate Director for Clinical Sciences at the University of San Diego Moore Cancer Center. She leads the Center's clinical trial programs and heads its recently established Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy. Dr. Kurzrock's distinguished track record includes leading one of the largest phase one clinical trial programs at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she spearheaded an innovative approach that utilized advanced molecular technologies to match patients with targeted cancer treatment that optimized the possibility for response.

"The addition of Dr. El-Bardeesy and Dr. Kurzrock to the Scientific Advisory Board further strengthens the resolve of NED's mission to innovate safe, effective and transformative treatments for cancer and other life-threatening diseases such as Covid-19," stated Rebecca Lambert, Founder and Executive Chair of NED Biosystems' Board. "As we advance NED-170 clinical trials for cholangiocarcinoma, ovarian and triple negative breast cancer to establish the product's safety and efficacy, we will rely heavily on the Scientific Advisory Board's expert guidance and direction. They will also play an instrumental role in our efforts to launch clinical trials for NED-260, a potential treatment and prophylaxis for COVID-19.*"

NED-170 is a patented investigational cancer therapy that the Company believes is the first to address and affect four key processes that advance all late-stage cancers (Stages II-IV). The same four processes that drive advanced cancers are integral to the pathology of Covid-19.

"The implementation of comprehensive clinical trials is a vitally important step in determining the safety and effectiveness of the treatments for life threatening illnesses that we are innovating at NED Biosystems," stated Geoffrey Ling, COL(ret) MD, PhD, Office of the CEO, and member of the Scientific Advisory Board and Board of Directors, NED Biosystems and member of the U.S. Government's Covid-19 Task Force. "The deep expertise of our Scientific Advisory Board provides us with the confidence that we are following the proper methods and techniques to generate a valid set of trial results."

"Dr. Kurzrock and Dr. El-Bardeesy will provide invaluable guidance on the clinical design and execution for our upcoming NED-170 trials, as well as input into the analysis of the results," stated Brian Leyland-Jones, BS, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, FRACPC, NED Biosystems Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board. "We are excited to welcome them to the Scientific Advisory Board and look forward to their support of our clinical trial initiatives."

About NED Biosystems(TM)

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, NED Biosystems is a clinical-stage biotech company developing innovative treatments unlike most available today. Beginning with a focus on patients and their families, NED seeks to dramatically improve patients' outcomes with therapies that lack the toxicity and side effects of today's treatments, allowing patients to retain a high quality of life. Due to ease of oral dosing and cost-effectiveness of the treatments, the company aims to provide revolutionary, efficacious treatment solutions to patients not only in the U.S. and other developed nations but also in economically challenged global regions.

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

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News from NED Biosystems

NED Biosystems, an innovative clinical-stage biotech company developing oral therapies for cancer and novel coronavirus, is pleased to announce that Nabeel El-Bardeesy, PhD and Razelle Kurzrock, MD have joined the Company's Scientific Advisory Board.

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Jim Fitzhugh Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer for Brooks Transfer & Storage

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Brooks Transfer & Storage is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Fitzhugh as the organization's next president and chief executive officer. Fitzhugh brings to the position 25 years of experience, a wealth of knowledge and an array of experiences in the Moving & Storage industry.

Prior to joining Brooks Transfer & Storage, Jim started his career in sales and operations from the ground up, eventually holding the titles of VP of Sales & Marketing and General Manager with full P&L responsibility. Jim is mostly recognized by his ability to implement and manage new processes that contribute to the overall health and growth of the enterprise. Over the years, Jim has moved his family several times to advance his career, but is looking forward to settling in and calling Virginia Beach home, as well as contributing to the continued success of Brooks Transfer & Storage.

Fitzhugh is taking over from Jeff Brooks, who has served as president and CEO since 1998 and is now assuming the role of Chairman.

Jeff is the 5th generation of the Brooks family to run and own the company. "I have been working at the company my Great-Great Grand Dad founded since I was in middle school and I look forward to my new role overseeing the company as Chairman. Jim's background in business process and customer satisfaction, coupled with our excellent team leaders and dedicated staff will ensure that Brooks Transfer & Storage enjoys continued success," says Brooks.

Fitzhugh feels that this is a tremendous opportunity to contribute in building the sustainability and growth of the business. "Success requires a keen understanding of business fundamentals while focusing on mentoring and empowering our team to deliver superior customer experiences. I look forward to advancing our employees skills and growing the business."

About Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.

A professional full-service moving company headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA serving families and businesses throughout Hampton Roads for over 141 years. In 1878, the Brooks family began the business as movers helping people transport their belongings. As one of United Van Lines founding agents, Brooks is one of the most experienced moving companies in the country.

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

News from Brooks Transfer and Storage Co. Inc.

Brooks Transfer & Storage is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Fitzhugh as the organization's next president and chief executive officer. Fitzhugh brings to the position 25 years of experience, a wealth of knowledge and an array of experiences in the Moving & Storage industry.

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SimpleNexus VP of Product Shane Westra named 2020 HousingWire Insiders Award honoree

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that VP of Product Shane Westra has been named a 2020 HousingWire (HW) Insider. Now in its fifth year, the HW Insiders Award program recognizes 50 operational all-stars in the housing industry who are vital to their organizations' success.

Westra was recognized for building the highly passionate and prolific product development teams that have helped SimpleNexus make a name for itself as an innovative leader in digital mortgage technology. Notably, Westra introduced the SimpleNexus "90/90 roadmap," which communicates to customers, prospects and internal teams the product releases expected to go live in the upcoming 90 days with 90% confidence. Westra also reorganized SimpleNexus' product and engineering divisions into customer persona-based teams, turning each development unit into experts on the end users they develop for.

"Every organization requires a strategist to align product development with customer needs, and as organizations grow, that role requires greater sophistication," said SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen. "Shane's knowledge and experience has elevated SimpleNexus as a world-class firm that is 100% aligned with our customers' goals."

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

The full list of 2020 HW Insiders Award honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers, real estate agents and settlement service providers to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

News from SimpleNexus

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that VP of Product Shane Westra has been named a 2020 HousingWire (HW) Insider.

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KINONA launches Queen of the Green, a unique VIP Program designed to inspire and uplift

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Queen of the Green, a VIP program developed by women's golf fashion brand KINONA, aims to reward loyal customers while giving back to women-led causes.

Women's fashion trailblazer KINONA started from humble beginnings. Dianne Celuch and Tami Fujii were used to being the only women golfers at corporate events. But they didn't want to dress like the men they saw on the green, and together dreamed up a women's golf fashion brand that featured chic patterns, sustainable materials, and comfortable fits.

Developing their VIP program, Queen of the Green, was a lifelong dream for the brand. It intersected with their passion for supporting causes that uplift and inspire women in their communities and around the world. And as the women's golf community has supported them, Fujii and Celuch are ready to start supporting their community.

"We don't just want to give customers points," said Fujii. "We want to wow them. We want to honor them. We want them to feel like the Queens they are."

The program features a points system where customers earn 1 point for every $1 they spend during the calendar year. Shoppers qualify after reaching 800 points, and rewards include exclusive events, early access to new releases, and the opportunity to direct a $100 donation to a non-profit organization that helps women achieve more in sports and in life.

"We're proud to bring women together and do something great for the community at the same time," explained Celuch.

For more information on KINONA and their Queen of the Green program, visit our website or contact us at hello@kinonasport.com

About KINONA

Founded in 2017, KINONA brings a modern style, flattering styles and comfort to the game of golf. We're a team of women working to re-define the paradigm of "appropriate golf attire," reinvent the purchasing process, and look good both on and off the green.

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Queen of the Green, a VIP program developed by women's golf fashion brand KINONA, aims to reward loyal customers while giving back to women-led causes.

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EnergyCAP, Inc. Celebrates 40th Anniversary with New Headquarters, Logo, Training Services, and More

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- EnergyCAP, Inc. (ECI) is pleased to announce a list of notable accomplishments as it celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2020.

New EnergyCAP Headquarters

ECI employees will begin operating from the company's new state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-foot headquarters facility this month.

The building is located on a prime lot in the Boalsburg Technology Park. To the south, there are beautiful unobstructed views of Tussey Mountain, and to the north, Mount Nittany. The site is directly adjacent to the planned Harris Township Tussey Pond Park and connects to the recently developed network of hiking and mountain bike trails of the Harvest Fields Community Trail System. Besides enjoying the inspiring mountain views, employees and family members will have free and easy access to disc golf, miles of trails, fishing, a picnic pavilion, fitness center, local bus service, and streams and ponds, with convenient childcare available next door.

ECI's new address is: EnergyCAP, Inc., 360 Discovery Drive, Boalsburg, PA 16827.

New Logo and Icons

ECI's 40-year anniversary year became a great occasion to modernize the company's logo. The new design is displayed on the new headquarters facility and is being rolled out to the software and webpages: https://www.energycap.com/

EnergyCAP Academy

The pandemic forced ECI to cancel its popular national Catalyst training conference in April, in addition to other in-person training opportunities. In quick response, the company created EnergyCAP Academy, a collection of online training courses that EnergyCAP users can complete at their own pace.

The EnergyCAP Academy courses are an easy and convenient way for users to develop EnergyCAP Version 7 skills and earn Professional Development Hours (PDH). The collection of Academy training programs starts with EnergyCAP Fundamentals. From there, users can complete programs focused on energy management functionality, utility bill accounting, and chargebacks accounting. Users can also confirm their mastery of EnergyCAP's concepts and functionality by successfully completing an online exam to earn the Mastery of EnergyCAP certificate.

Additional information about the Academy courses and other valuable EnergyCAP services is accessible through ECI's Customer Services Catalog within the online Help Center.

FedRAMP Marketplace

Independently verified compliance with strict federal information security regulations is a gold standard for software. After a two-year effort to upgrade and certify software, policies, testing protocols, cloud hosting environment, internal networks, and even building physical security, EnergyCAP is now the only energy information software in its class to be listed in the FedRAMP Marketplace.

The Marketplace listing, in conjunction with a GSA contract, makes it easier than ever for federal agencies and other publicly funded organizations to license and implement EnergyCAP.

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

ECI launched its Bill CAPture utility bill process service in 2015, and the scope of available services has grown considerably over the past five years. Focusing initially on obtaining and processing utility bills, Bill CAPture added an Account Management service in 2019 and now completes the monthly utility bill process by offering bill payment services.

Organizations looking to reduce bill processing costs and eliminate late fees should contact ECI to learn more about how Bill CAPture can help.

EnergyCAP, Inc.'s CEO, Steve Heinz commented, "What a year it has been! And let me say that 40 times for the last forty years. Beginning with the simple proposition in 1980 that emerging PC technology could take the pain out of tracking energy information and validating troublesome utility bills, EnergyCAP software now processes millions of bills annually valued at tens of billions of dollars, and is a trusted tool for thousands of energy management and utility accounting professionals. Our beautiful new corporate headquarters is the perfect venue for the next 40 years of innovation and growth."

About EnergyCAP

EnergyCAP, Inc. has helped more than 10,000 energy managers in government, education, and commercial organizations derive value from their utility bills and energy data. Clients use our comprehensive EnergyCAP software-based solution to streamline utility bill processing and auditing, track energy and greenhouse gas data, process campus chargebacks, target reduction goals, benchmark facilities, submit to ENERGY STAR, measure and verify energy & cost savings, create budgets and forecasts, and much more. Learn more: https://www.energycap.com/

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News from EnergyCAP Inc

EnergyCAP, Inc. (ECI) is pleased to announce a list of notable accomplishments as it celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2020. ECI employees will begin operating from the company's new state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-foot headquarters facility this month.

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ReverseVision Partners with Mortgage Bankers Association to Articulate the Business Case for HECM Lending in September 10 Webinar

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending platform, today announced it will co-host a webinar with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) to dispense HECM myths and educate mortgage lenders on the business case for incorporating HECMS into their lending portfolio.

The webinar, "Understanding Reverse Mortgages: Impact on Your Lending Business and Consumers," will take place Thursday, September 10, 2020, from 2 - 3 p.m. ET.

The session will be led by co-panelists Wendy Peel, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ReverseVision, and Carissa Orozco, Director of Business Development, Strategic Partners at ReverseVision. During the session, Peel and Orozco will discuss regulatory changes that have improved the HECM program for borrowers and lenders, how borrowers and lenders benefit from a generational lending strategy and how HECM loans improve lenders' profit margins.

"In our current market, many homeowners aged 62 and older would benefit from a HECM, whether to shield themselves from sequence risk or tap into their home equity wealth. The problem is that most lenders do not offer HECMs because their knowledge of the program is outdated or they do not understand its business value," said Peel. "We have partnered with the MBA to disperse lingering stigma around HECMs and show lenders how the lending program is rewarding to both borrowers and their business."

The webinar is free for MBA members to attend and $299 for nonmembers. Those interested may register at: https://www.mba.org/store/events/education/meeting/webinar/understanding-reverse-mortgages-impact-on-your-lending-business-and-consumers.

About ReverseVision

ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage program sales and origination technology platform, supporting more reverse mortgage transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite flexes to lenders' unique business and operational models, connecting all lending participants across the entire reverse mortgage lifecycle to meet borrowers where they are in life. A five-time HousingWire TECH100(tm) company, ReverseVision continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements.

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

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News from ReverseVision Inc.

ReverseVision, the leading Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending platform, today announced it will co-host a webinar with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) to dispense HECM myths and educate mortgage lenders on the business case for incorporating HECMS into their lending portfolio.

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

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FreeStylus Revolutionizes Touch-Free Interactions During Global Pandemic

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- In response to worldwide demand, FreeStylus has launched a first of its kind patent-pending 100% recyclable, single-use stylus designed to eliminate direct human contact with public technology surfaces. The FreeStylus works seamlessly with all touch screens and physical buttons, enabling businesses to provide a simple sanitary touch-free experience to the public.

FreeStylus Founder and CEO, Scott Wasser states, "Many organizations are attempting to solve for concerns around Covid-19 community spread related to interactions with public technology surfaces, by implementing technical solutions that most Americans are not comfortable using. 'Touch-free' does not have to be high-tech."

According to a recent report published by Comscore, only 16% of North American smartphone users have made proximity mobile payment transactions.

Wasser further states, "FreeStylus has created a more inclusive solution crafted with the larger population in mind, especially those most at risk to the COVID-19 virus. FreeStylus is an incredibly low-tech solution that solves a huge societal problem."

FreeStylus is launching its solution with select large retailers, restaurant brands, banking institutions, healthcare providers, government agencies, transportation, gaming, grocery, and hospitality companies, with general product availability mid-3rd quarter 2020.

FreeStylus manufactures a 100% recyclable, single-use stylus for the public that serves as an alternative method of touch on any touch-interactive surface or physical button. Our mission is to restore consumer confidence and slow the spread of viruses, bacteria, and dangerous pathogens.

For further information, please visit https://www.thefreestylus.com/ or use the contact information above to request additional information.

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In response to worldwide demand, FreeStylus has launched a first of its kind patent-pending 100% recyclable, single-use stylus designed to eliminate direct human contact with public technology surfaces.

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LBA Ware’s Mari Denton Named a 2020 HousingWire Insider

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced the selection of Director of Client Success Mari Denton to HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes people who may not be well known, but whose contributions are integral to their companies' success within the U.S. housing economy.

Since joining LBA Ware in 2018, Denton's focus on customer training, implementation and retention has yielded quantifiable results for the company and its clients. Her restructuring of LBA Ware's client success and implementation processes enabled the company to reduce help requests by 36% at the same time it doubled the number of clients using CompenSafe(TM), an automated ICM platform that bridges the gap between lenders' loan origination and payroll systems. Denton also led the charge to launch turnkey business intelligence platform LimeGear.

"As our inaugural director of client success, Mari defined the position, created a team and built it into far more than I expected," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "Her talent, expertise and persistently positive attitude have helped LBA Ware reach the next level of growth."

One of Denton's key accomplishments was the creation of CompenSafe University (CSU), a two-day training program that helps participants and their lender employers derive maximum value from CompenSafe. Launched to address client concerns regarding the transfer of technical knowledge through normal staff turnover, CSU empowers participants as subject-matter experts in their organizations and provides them a marketable professional skill. The venture supports LBA Ware by providing faster, smoother implementation times and even more satisfied clients.

Thanks in part to Denton's efforts, LBA Ware has helped clients achieve stellar results. Clients have cut their incentive compensation processing time by 85% to 95% in comparison with their prior manual processes; reduced the number of staff members required to process payroll; and achieved greater compensation transparency for corporate leadership and employees.

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

For a complete list of 2020 HW Insiders Award winners, visit: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About LBA Ware:

LBA Ware(TM) is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://lbaware.com.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

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News from LBA Ware

LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced the selection of Director of Client Success Mari Denton to HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders.

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GreatVet – New Platform Revolutionizing Pet Owner and Veterinarian Relationships

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- With the rise of pet ownership and with Vet Clinics being a critical service to the well being and health of pet families, the GreatVet platform aims to digitally facilitate smooth, transparent and trusted interactions between pet owners and local vet clinics. Through an online directory of veterinary providers and a proprietary quality and matching algorithm, GreatVet helps pet owners find and book with the best veterinarian for their unique needs while helping vet clinics showcase their quality and care strategies to grow their patient population.

Already making waves in nine major cities including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, the directory is growing rapidly, with vets and pet owners set to be connected in 50 major urban areas by mid-September and 150-200 cities in the next 6 months. Featuring around 4500+ clinics on the platform at present, GreatVet will grow to represent at least 5 times more veterinarian clinics, animal hospital and specialty clinics in the next 6 months, with the goal of being the largest platform committed to helping veterinarians and patients find the highest quality care.

With so many variables to consider, from distance and emergency hours, to reputation and services offered, choosing the right veterinarian can be an overwhelming process. Pet owners can use the platform to search and find veterinarians in their local area that meet their specific needs. They can access key information about each practice such as care philosophy, practice reputation, clinical services, emergency services, hours and contact details, as well as the ability to seamlessly book an appointment online.

The platform also allows users to 'vet' their veterinarian with the GreatVet reputation score, which combines review data from Google, Facebook and Yelp, in addition to in-platform reviews Additionally veterinarian and clinic profiles highlight services, specializations and accreditations that also contribute to the GreatVet reputation score to help build relationships that suit everyone's unique needs and showcase clinical quality.

GreatVet also has a proprietary clinic verification system that highlights the highest quality partners, accredditing vets and practices who have been personally interviewed and verified by GreatVet to further drive quality in finding the best partner for their pet's needs.

"As a pet owner, and my pets being my lifeline, I realized that finding a quality veterinarian and clinic is critical but can be difficult. Sometimes online information is often conflicting, unreliable, and there isn't a dedicated and trusted resource to get veterinarian driven and led information to help guide your decision-making process. The concept of GreatVet was essentially to provide an innovative solution to this problem, to help both consumers and veterinarians alike find a perfect match to their needs," explained Managing Director and serial entrepreneur Elyse Obron, when asked about the concept behind GreatVet.

Veterinarians using GreatVet are able to take advantage of a platform dedicated to help them extend their voice and grow their practice. Clinics get access to important metrics such as their profile visits and number of new patients driven as well as tools to help monitor third party reviews, and the ability to use the platform as an effective online scheduling manager. A core service to clinics is also GreatVet's Verification Program.

Clinics and veterinarians are interviewed and share enhanced clinical and service related information to highlight the quality and authority in their care strategy. Veterinarians providing the best care to their customers will be displayed as 'top vets' in their local areas, with high GreatVet scores, verified profiles with enhanced data, and earned marketing badges to help market their quality and differentiate themselves from their competition. All helping to generate trust, driving new relationships with pet owners and providing a boost to their online bookings to help grow their practice.

The platform is designed to be veterinarian led, reward great service, high quality care and is committed to broadcasting a vet's value to the community.

Learn more about GreatVet here: https://www.greatvet.com/

About GreatVet:

GreatVet is an exclusive platform to help match pet parents to the best veterinarians in their area. It is the brainchild of pet owners and a community of veterinarian advisors and their commitment is to create an honest, transparent, and data driven experience for both veterinarians and searching pet parents.

Contact: Elyse Obron
Email: elyse@greatvet.com

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News from GreatVet

With the rise of pet ownership and with Vet Clinics being a critical service to the well being and health of pet families, the GreatVet platform aims to digitally facilitate smooth, transparent and trusted interactions between pet owners and local vet clinics.

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

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HousingWire Lists FormFree’s Cindy Snow Among its 2020 HW Insiders

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced the inclusion of Director of Product Cindy Snow in HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes 50 housing industry professionals making critical contributions to their companies' success.

Since joining FormFree in May 2019, Snow has focused on creating operational processes to enhance product and service quality for FormFree's more than 1,000 mortgage lenders customers. Her contributions ushered in a 65% year-over-year surge in adoption of AccountChek, the company's market-leading automated verification product that allows lenders to digitally verify borrower asset, income and employment information.

"Cindy has mastered the ability to translate the executive team's ambitious vision into a tactical plan of action at every level of the organization," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "She plays a pivotal role in nearly every aspect of our business, from product development to defining our partner relationships to marketing, sales and even compliance. As a direct result of her work, our customers and their borrowers enjoy a faster, easier and safer loan process."

Among the initiatives benefiting from Snow's involvement during the last year are the onboarding of numerous enterprise-level clients; establishment of a partnership to protect closing fund transfers from wire fraud; and development of an income and employment verification capability that retrieves and certifies payroll data.

"This year's Insiders represent the unsung heroes of their companies; the team members that, behind the scenes, kept everything on track during unprecedented times," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, the need for the services of these 50 winners was greater than ever, and they rose to the challenge."

For a complete list of 2020 HW Insiders Award winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About FormFree:

FormFree is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek and Passport are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @HousingWire #HWInsiders #mortgageindustry #fintech

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FormFree today announced the inclusion of Director of Product Cindy Snow in HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes 50 housing industry professionals making critical contributions to their companies' success.

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

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Coldwell Banker Elite Debuts Home Safe™ Certification

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Buying or selling a home is not easy, even in the best of times, but it's especially difficult during a global pandemic. In order to mitigate the myriad of risks that come with viewing homes, meeting with clients and in-person closings, Coldwell Banker Elite has launched Home Safe(TM) Certification.

This is the area's first COVID-19 safety-specific training and certification for agents who want to learn best practices regarding safe showings by using virtual tools and technology for the safest possible interactions. These agents commit to a Five Point Performance Promise designed to help clients stay safe during this health crisis.

Home Safe(TM) Certified agents promise to meet five primary performance goals that include Digital Transactions, Safe Showing Practices, Virtual Meetings as well as using safety-conscious industry partners throughout the transaction. Coldwell Banker Elite has always been on the cutting edge of technology and now, more than ever, these tools and resources are necessary to make the real estate transaction as safe as possible.

Executive Vice President, Matthew Rathbun, notes, "Coldwell Banker Elite is meeting the needs of our clients by creating specialized training to keep clients and their families safe during an unprecedented time, where a unique situation has called for an innovative and trained specialist. This program's advanced training helps our Associates meet and exceed the needs of our clients."

From paperless transactions to marketing that puts the buyers in the home, Home Safe(TM) agents are uniquely equipped to handle clients' needs and concerns and are committed to using the best safety practices known to the industry during this COVID-19 pandemic.

President and CEO, Kevin Breen, is thrilled to be able to offer this heightened level of service and safety noting, "We are committed to making each and every transaction as safe as possible for our clients and our agents. Buyers and sellers using a Coldwell Banker Elite Home Safe Certified agent can be assured that their agent is equipped with the latest technology and is trained in the best real estate practices to get the job done safely in this rapidly changing environment."

We're proud to help guide buyers and sellers home safely during this difficult time and we're committed to doing everything we can to promote healthy practices. To learn more about the Home Safe Program and to find a Certified Agent near you, please visit our website at https://coldwellbankerelite.com/homesafe.

About Coldwell Banker Elite

Coldwell Banker Elite is the #1 Coldwell Banker Affiliate in Virginia with 9 offices around the Northern Virginia region. Family-owned and operated since 1980, Coldwell Banker Elite's creative marketing, cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality and unmatched service has helped countless families with their real estate needs. Coldwell Banker Elite provides residential, commercial, property management and relocation services. Each Coldwell Banker franchise is independently owned and operated. More information: https://coldwellbankerelite.com/.

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Coldwell Banker Elite
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News from Coldwell Banker Elite

Buying or selling a home is not easy, even in the best of times, but it's especially difficult during a global pandemic. In order to mitigate the myriad of risks that come with viewing homes, meeting with clients and in-person closings, Coldwell Banker Elite has launched Home Safe Certification.

Related link: https://coldwellbankerelite.com/

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Join Bourbon & Banter, U.S. Distilleries Celebrating America’s Native Spirit

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ -- We can all agree that 2020 has been a tough year, that America needs a drink, and we're damn sure it's not bleach; it's a better word also beginning with "b." We the people want a tasty, stiff pour of our country's brown and bold native spirit, bourbon. Join your fellow Americans in drinking your fair share when whiskey review and storytelling website Bourbon & Banter kicks off its annual "30 Days of Bourbon Celebration."

Our own sip-and-salute observance of National Bourbon Heritage Month commemorates August 7, 2007, as the hallowed day when the U.S. Senate declared September as National Bourbon Heritage Month. Not only was it a momentous occasion for America's whiskey, it proved our legislators can sheath their daggers long enough to agree on one good thing.

Distilleries Are Co-Hosts of This Party

Bourbon & Banter will give away multiple prizes throughout September including a mix of swag and products provided by more than a dozen of our generous distillery partners. Leading this year's celebration is co-sponsor, Michter's Distillery.

Fans also can win prizes from Four Roses Bourbon, Buffalo Trace, Angel's Envy, Nelson Greenbrier Distillery, Lux Row Distillers, Uncle Nearest, Heaven Hill Distillery, Catoctin Creek Distillery, Chattanooga Whiskey, George Remus, New Riff, Koval, Thousand Oaks Barrel and others. But wait, there's more! Wild Turkey will award one lucky winner a bottle of its new and much ballyhooed Master's Keep Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon, a 17-year-old vessel of 100-proof, single distillery, single distilling season goodness. Sign up to win at https://www.30daysofbourbon.com/.

Take Our Bourbon Challenge for 30 Days

You don't want to miss our annual 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge. In this "tribute to the drinking curious" exercise, participants drink a different bourbon daily for the entire month. No repeats allowed! All participants must sip 30 distinctly different bourbons. Much as we love rye, Scotch or American malt, these do not count for your daily sips. (Supplementary sips of them are just fine, though.)

Fans can visit https://www.30daysofbourbon.com/ to learn more about the #30DaysOfBourbon challenge. When there, download a customizable tracking calendar and Bourbon Heritage Month graphic overlays for social media photos. Yeah, we want to see you drinking in your favorite social media channels and sharing your progress via updated calendars and photos to Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, with the hashtags #30DaysOfBourbon, #BourbonHeritageMonth, and #DrinkCurious. Folks who share via social may just win a prize for their efforts.

About Bourbon & Banter

Bourbon & Banter was founded in 2011 with the simple goal of spreading the Bourbon Gospel. And for the past several years we've had a hell of a time doing it. Through our shared love of America's native spirit, we've met new people, swapped stories and even starred in few of our own. With a colorful cast of characters - from professional palates and cocktail connoisseurs to casual drinkers and bottom-shelf buyers - our opinions may be varied but our mission remains singular: to help you drink curious. Please, pull up a chair and let the banter begin.

Visit https://www.bourbonbanter.com/ for more information.

Please drink responsibly.

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We can all agree that 2020 has been a tough year, that America needs a drink, and we're damn sure it's not bleach; it's a better word also beginning with "b." Join your fellow Americans in drinking your fair share when whiskey review and storytelling website Bourbon & Banter kicks off its annual "30 Days of Bourbon Celebration."

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

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Global DMS COO Jody Collup Receives 2020 Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award from PROGRESS in Lending

LANSDALE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based real estate appraisal management software, is proud to announce that its COO, Jody Collup, was recognized by PROGRESS in Lending for its second annual Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award, which honors women leaders at technology companies who are helping reshape the Financial Services industry through innovative and influential ideas.

Ms. Collup was recognized for her more than 25 years of diverse experience working in both the private and non-profit sectors, with much of her experience being in the technology sector of the mortgage industry.

Prior to joining Global DMS(R), Jody worked for Calyx Software, Inc., where she successfully aligned sales with marketing to establish brand consistency and positive industry awareness. She was then hired as Global DMS' first and only VP of Marketing in 2013, becoming the driving force behind all the company's branding and communication practices that are still in place today.

Ms. Collup's growth continued, as she began to oversee Global DMS' sales and account management departments - helping to increase the company's overall profitability through new opportunities. This success led to Jody's current position as COO, where she is now responsible for Global DMS' overall operations and strategy.

In this latest role, Ms. Collup's leadership has been instrumental in launching Global DMS' next-generation appraisal management software, EVO(tm), which shatters the constraints of yesteryear software systems via its unprecedented configurability and workflow automation - allowing mortgage lenders and appraisal management companies (AMCs) to customize all aspects of the platform, including its fields, in real time.

"I'm truly honored to receive this award from PROGRESS in Lending," said Jody. "It's been an exciting time for Global DMS as we've continued to embrace innovative ideas that not only provide the best possible technology solutions for our clients, but also the best possible working environment for our staff."

For the complete list of PROGRESS in Lending's 2020 Most Powerful Women in Fintech winners, please visit: https://mymortgagemindset.com/the-2020-most-powerful-women-in-fintech-award-winners-are/

About Global DMS:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pennsylvania, Global DMS is a leading provider of cloud-based commercial and residential real estate valuation solutions. The company's solution set is cost effectively delivered on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) transactional basis that ensures compliance adherence, reduces costs, increases efficiencies and expedites the entire real estate appraisal process.

Global DMS solutions include its new EVO-Residential(tm) (EVO-Res) platform for residential lending, EVO-Commercial(tm) (EVO-C) platform for commercial lending, eTrac(R) Enterprise valuation management platform for residential lending, SnapVal(tm) appraisal pricing solution, eTrac WebForms, Global Kinex(R), AVMs, the MISMO Appraisal Review System (MARS(R)), ATOM (Appraisal Tracking on Mobile).

For more information, visit https://www.globaldms.com/ or call (877) 866-2747.

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News from Global DMS

Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based real estate appraisal management software, is proud to announce that its COO, Jody Collup, was recognized by PROGRESS in Lending for its second annual Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award.

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

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The New Adulting: High School and College Success During Troubled Times

PASADENA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- College is a completely different world from High School. It can be a stressful and, at times, unhappy environment for those struggling to make the adjustment, says Live ADHD Free founder Carol Gignoux, M. Ed. For those students with ADHD, it may even be more so.

With high pressure to get good grades and a lower level of individualized support, college expectations can stretch a teen's resources, with or without ADHD. Add to these issues the fact of remote and distance learning from home or school, and you have another potential layer of challenge and frustration.

Because having or not having the right study habits can lead to college success or failure, it is important to learn them in High School or at the very latest, the first semester Freshman year.

As we now understand the impact of distance learning on families and students, helping students navigate this new normal will require a unique set of strategies and support in addition to problems caused by bad habits and behaviors such as:
* Giving in to distractions
* Missing deadlines
* Poor test preparation
* Trouble getting started
* Attempting to complete assignments last minute
* Not maintaining the right work environment

Carol Gignoux, M. Ed., author of "Your Innovator Brain: The Truth About ADHD," has developed a quiz that will help all teens, parents of teens, and those with ADHD, assess their preparedness for the college environment.

It can be taken here: https://liveadhdfree.com/quiz-adhd-and-college-success/

After taking the quiz, the teen or parent who discovers that more help is needed will be referred to Carol's programs where they can contact Carol to ask questions before signing up.

About Carol Gignoux and Live ADHD Free:

Carol Gignoux, M. Ed., author of "Your Innovator Brain: The Truth About ADHD," is one of the foremost thought leaders on the subject of ADHD and other innovator brain types. She founded Live ADHD Free to help her clients - children, teenagers, college students, adults, executives and couples struggling with ADHD or executive function issues - lead orderly, happy lives in the classroom, office, and home.

Drawing from her decades of hands-on experience and cutting-edge research, she provides valuable tools and success strategies for those who face issues with maintaining focus and concentration, time management, procrastination, impulsivity, and other disruptive symptoms of ADHD. After working with Carol, you will know your unique gifts, be able to express your true talents, and successfully achieve a more stress-free and fulfilling life.

Learn more at: https://liveadhdfree.com/.

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News from Live ADHD Free

College is a completely different world from High School. It can be a stressful and, at times, unhappy environment for those struggling to make the adjustment, says Live ADHD Free founder Carol Gignoux, M. Ed. For those students with ADHD, it may even be more so.

Related link: https://liveadhdfree.com/

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Vice Capital Markets’ Shawn Ansley Honored As 2020 HousingWire Insider

NOVI, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that its Managing Director Shawn Ansley has been named a 2020 HousingWire Insiders Award winner. In its fifth year, the HousingWire Insiders program recognizes individuals for vital and dynamic contributions to their companies.

According to HousingWire, this year's 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"This year's Insiders represent the unsung heroes of their companies; the team that, behind the scenes, kept everything on track during unprecedented times," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, the need for the services of these 50 winners shown greater than ever, and they rose to the challenge."

Ansley was recognized for his efforts to improve Vice Capital's connectivity with key investors and major LOS platforms, in addition to the development of proprietary automation models - all of which has fueled Vice Capital's recent success. Over the last year, he has automated many of Vice Capital's day-to-day processes to improve operational efficiency and eliminate opportunities for human error. With the automated systems, enhanced connectivity and improved data access Ansley has established at Vice Capital, the firm was able to steer its clients through the market volatility triggered by COVID-19, collectively netting clients more than $8 million in a single day at the height of the chaos and enabling them to grow their pipelines amidst the uncertainty.

"Having joined our organization shortly after completing his Master's degree in mathematics, Shawn has been a valuable leader within Vice Capital for more than 15 years and is someone who sets examples for others to follow by always making himself available to his co-workers as a source of guidance and assistance," said Vice Capital Markets President Troy Baars. "Shawn's self-starter mentality has led him to tackle new endeavors with little supervision to improve processes for the entire firm. We are privileged to call him part of the Vice Capital family and proud to share his skills and successes with our clients and the industry as a whole."

For the full list of 2020 HousingWire Insiders, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About Vice Capital Markets

Since 2001, Vice Capital Markets has successfully managed interest rate risk and maximized profitability on more than half a trillion of MBS trades and mortgage-related transactions for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders of all sizes. With an average of more than 10 years' experience behind each of the traders on our team, Vice Capital has helped its clients realize, on average, a 25 to 55 bps improvement over their best effort execution, and Vice Capital's proprietary risk-management models and complex investor and agency best execution platform have consistently yielded safe and effective profit maximization for its clients.

Learn more at https://www.vicecapitalmarkets.com/ or call (248) 869-8100.

News from Vice Capital Markets

Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that its Managing Director Shawn Ansley has been named a 2020 HousingWire Insiders Award winner.

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

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ARMCO’s Kacey Olson Named 2020 HW Insider

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that its Director of Compliance Kacey Olson has been chosen as one of HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award winners. In its fifth year, the HousingWire Insiders Award honors the industry's unsung heroes who work to propel their companies to success.

According to the publication, these 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"This year's Insiders represent the unsung heroes of their companies; the team that, behind the scenes, kept everything on track during unprecedented times," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, the need for the services of these 50 winners shown greater than ever, and they rose to the challenge."

Olson was recognized not only for her general compliance contributions, but also her coordination and leadership of the swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic within ARMCO and its ACES Audit Technology(tm). As the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact the mortgage industry, Olson and her team created a new question set category within its ACES Intelligent Questionnaire (ACES IQ) functionality to house all temporary regulatory provisions issued by state and federal agencies and the GSEs in response to the COVID-19 national emergency declaration. The new category provided ACES users with a centralized repository inside ACES Audit Technology to ensure audits are conducted using the most up-to-date compliance standards.

"While Kacey's contributions to ARMCO in the last 12 months are numerous, it has been her contributions in 2020 as related to the COVID-19 pandemic that have demonstrated her irreplaceable value to both ARMCO and the mortgage industry," said ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier. "She is the epitome of a 'behind the scenes' star, and her continuous efforts to keep the mortgage industry up-to-date on all compliance matters has helped ARMCO become and remain the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. For this and so many other reasons, we are proud to see Kacey included on the 2020 HousingWire's Insiders list."

For the full list of 2020 HousingWire Insiders, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0

million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com or

https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About ARMCO

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 Audit Technology(tm) 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;
* 2 of the top 5 loan servicers; and
* 2 of the top 5 depository institutions.

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, ARMCO clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

News from ARMCO ACES Risk Management

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that its Director of Compliance Kacey Olson has been chosen as one of HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award winners.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

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Mid America Mortgage Hires Julas Hollie as Correspondent Division Sales Director

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Julas Hollie has joined the company as sales director for Mid America's Correspondent Lending division. In this role, Hollie is responsible for increasing loan acquisitions through strategic marketing and customer outreach.

"One of Mid America's goals for 2020 was to increase brand recognition and new business opportunities for our correspondent division. Julas Hollie immediately stood out as the person to lead that growth," said Mid America Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. "Julas is a well-respected industry veteran with a proven track record of success, and his expertise will certainly lend itself to expanding the footprint of Mid America's correspondent operations, enabling us to capitalize on future opportunities in this channel."

Hollie brings more than 20 years of mortgage industry experience in account management, risk management, sales and business development to his new role at Mid America. Previously, Hollie served as an account manager for business development at Essent Guaranty, where he doubled the number of active lenders and created $23 million in new business opportunities.

Hollie's previous employers also include First American Title and Fannie Mae, where he was a principal contributor to the $1 billion affordable lending alliance announced by Arvest Mortgage and Fannie Mae in 2004. Hollie has been a member of the Fort Worth Mortgage Bankers Association executive board for the past three years and served as the president in 2019-2020.

"At this point in my career, who I work with is as important as the job itself. Mid America's team of highly capable professionals works hard to serve its customers and add liquidity in the market to support homeownership. Couple this with a senior management team that had the vision to invest in the next evolution of home finance, as evidenced by its leadership in eNotes, my decision to join Mid America was an easy one," Hollie said. "Mid America has already put in the work and commitment to create a take-out option for hard-to-place loans, and my goal is to increase awareness of this key capability and demonstrate Mid America's ability to provide this liquidity alternative consistently and at a competitive price."

For more information, contact Hollie at (972) 998-0161 or julas.hollie@midamericamortgage.com.

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Addison, Texas, is a multi-state, full-service mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. We offer a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners and are also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. Learn more at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/.

In operation since 1940, Mid America has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings eNotes. Click n' Close is Mid America's ultra-secure, digital mortgage approval and closing process that gets home buyers from application to closing within two weeks. With just a few clicks at closing, Click n' Close puts keys in the home buyer's hand in 15 minutes or less. Apply online at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/click-n-close/#cnc.

Frequently named a top mortgage employer/workplace by industry trade magazines such as Mortgage Professional America, MReport, National Mortgage News and National Mortgage Professional, Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join our growing team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with industry-leading tools and technology to deliver a great package of competitive pricing, programs and knowledgeable service. Want to join our team? Visit https://www.midamericamortgage.com/careers/.

Twitter: @midamericamtge

News from Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Julas Hollie has joined the company as sales director for Mid America's Correspondent Lending division. In this role, Hollie is responsible for increasing loan acquisitions through strategic marketing and customer outreach.

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

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TeamSnap Welcomes Shaina Jordan as New Head of Analytics

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- TeamSnap, the industry-leading sport management platform, announced today that Shaina Jordan has joined the company's senior leadership team as Head of Data Engineering and Analytics.

In the new role, Jordan will be responsible for maximizing TeamSnap's analytical intelligence data to better support sports organizations, teams and brand partners. With nearly 24 million users across 100 different sports, TeamSnap has unique insights across all facets of the youth sport industry. This includes the latest sport participation trends in every major North American market.

TeamSnap has recently leveraged its industry data to track the Return to Sports across North America following the COVID-19 shutdown.

"Shaina is a great addition to the TeamSnap executive team. With her leadership, we will be able to further leverage TeamSnap's industry-leading data to improve customer experience, enhance advertiser engagement, and advocate for positive change in sports," said Woody Hartman, President of TeamSnap.

Jordan brings nearly a decade of technology and data experience to TeamSnap, most recently as Chief of Staff at Guild Education. As the first analytics hire at the education-tech start-up, Jordan helped implement a data informed culture which expanded the consumer business, including product, marketing and operations.

As an avid traveler, when Jordan is not at her home in Denver she can most likely be found trekking across the country in her campervan with her dog, Bruce.

Jordan will be leading TeamSnap's Fall Return to Sports outlook delivering in-depth projections on the return rates of youth sport across North America.

#YouthSports
#SportsTech
#Analytics

About TeamSnap

Since our formation in 2009, TeamSnap has been single-mindedly focused on taking the work out of play. Nearly 24 million coaches, administrators, players and parents rely on TeamSnap's powerful and easy-to-use tools for communication, scheduling, payment collection and registration, organizing every sport and group activity in the world. For more information, visit https://www.teamsnap.com.

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News from TeamSnap

TeamSnap, the industry-leading sport management platform, announced today that Shaina Jordan has joined the company's senior leadership team as Head of Data Engineering and Analytics.

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

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Aclaró AI’s Carzi Product Helps Increase Car Transactions Amidst COVID-19

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aclaró AI, the fast-growing startup that specializes in the science of personalized experiences, is helping drivers more easily purchase new vehicles through its new Carzi application. Amidst COVID-19, Carzi is an outstanding tool that help consumers get a granular look at a vehicle that interests them. With that data in hand, customers can obtain the confidence they need to make a purchase.

Encouraging Signs Amidst Economic Uncertainty

COVID-19 has been one of the most disruptive events in recent memory. Yet even among massive medical and financial uncertainty, new car sales have started to bounce back. According to a report from Auto Finance News, we are starting to see increases in new car transaction prices. Since the peak of the crisis in March, we are also starting to see automaker revenue increases for the first time.

The world economy certainly isn't back to pre-COVID levels, yet these numbers signal hope for automakers in these troubling times. Consumers throughout the world are more likely to invest in a new vehicle. That being said, these consumers are still being extremely cautious. They want to make sure that they are getting a high-quality vehicle at the most competitive prices.

Aclaró's New Carzi Product: Creating Substantial Value for Consumers

This is where Aclaró AI comes in. Aclaró AI's new Carzi product was specifically designed to help increase auto sales during these tumultuous times.

Consumers can think of Carzi as their knowledgeable guide to virtually any vehicle on the market today. To put it simply, Carzi provides a wealth of information to the consumer enabling them to check a wide range of facts about a specific vehicle.

For instance, to start, Carzi gives consumers an accurate value of a vehicle. In today's economic climate, most car buyers are being much more cautious. They want to ensure that they aren't overpaying for a vehicle even if they love it. Whether or not the customer decides to negotiate, this price a great starting point.

Along with accurate pricing data, Carzi lets consumers access a vehicle's entire service history. This is a huge benefit for consumers. Instead of jumping from dealer to dealer to retrieve the vehicle's history, Carzi users can obtain all of that data with one touch. Carzi is an essential tool to help buyers avoid vehicles with a poor service history. The complete service information can inform their decision to purchase and empower their negotiations with the seller.

These are just two ways that Carzi provides substantial value to consumers. Living in these trying times, consumers are seeking confidence and security. They want to make sure that they are getting the most value possible - especially when making such a large purchase.

Carzi is yet another Aclaró AI product for both dealerships and consumers. Regardless of market circumstances, Carzi will continue to help auto consumers make better and more informed decisions.

About Aclaró AI

Aclaró AI is a technology company that creates customer-centric software for auto dealerships and auto lenders. Through cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, Aclaró AI's customers can grow their sales, mitigate their loan risk, obtain a higher return on investment, and grow their bottom lines. Aclaró AI is especially focused on leveling the playing field for smaller auto dealerships, as they often don't have the same opportunities, resources, or financial backing as larger enterprises.

To learn more about how Aclaró AI can help your auto dealership or auto lending firm, please visit https://aclaro.ai/. There, you will find a detailed description of Aclaró's technology and how the company provides value to numerous auto dealerships and auto lending firms.

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Aclaró AI, the fast-growing startup that specializes in the science of personalized experiences, is helping drivers more easily purchase new vehicles through its new Carzi application. Amidst COVID-19, Carzi is an outstanding tool that help consumers get a granular look at a vehicle that interests them.

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Dr. Jennifer Muir Joins The Spodak Dental Group Team

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Jennifer Muir, a 12-year veteran in the dental field, joins the prestigious team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. A highly-skilled and dedicated general dentist with extensive knowledge in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Muir focuses on providing exceptional patient care, which makes her a perfect fit for the Spodak team.

"It is an honor to have Dr. Muir as part of our dental team," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group. "She has the outstanding ability to create the perfect smile for each of her patients and help them achieve their dental health goals. Her dedication to the field of dentistry is inspiring, and we look forward to improving the field of dentistry together."

Originally from Costa Rica, Dr. Muir moved to the U.S. after graduating from ULACIT in San

Jose. She completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in NYC where she consistently outperformed her peers and was named top producer for two consecutive years. During her residency, she received high level training in treating complex cases involving full mouth rehabilitation, cosmetics and implants. She has participated numerous times at Aesthetic Advantage at the Rosenthal Institute at New York University perfecting her skills in cosmetics.

Over the course of her career, Dr. Muir has developed a passion for cosmetic dentistry and for improving the quality of life for her patients. She thrives from being able to help her patients achieve their smile goals and enjoy increased confidence. She also believes that comprehensive oral care should not only focus on localized issues, but include a whole mouth view with long term solutions. She is dedicated to treating the entire patient, not just his or her smile.

In an effort to help her patients envision their perfect smile, she offers Smile Design appointments where she provides a smile "mock up." This provides the opportunity to show what recommended cosmetic treatment would look like without performing any work, enabling patients to customize their care to match their envisioned aesthetics.

She holds her AEGD Certification, Dental Licensure in Costa Rica, Child Abuse Certification, Infection Control Certification, CPR Training and complies with Florida law and regulations. In addition to her certifications, she also volunteered at Aldeas SOS and Las Escuelitas in Costa Rica, where she provided dental care to children with special needs and to families with limited resources.

In her free time, she enjoys yoga and spending time with her husband James, her son Bruce, and her two dogs, Ollie and Livie.

The Spodak Dental Group, a 2017 Inc. 5000 honoree, has evolved to become South Florida's premier, comprehensive dental facility, and comprises a world-class association of dental professionals poised to provide full-service dental care second-to-none in both scope and skill. The Spodak Dental Group team includes General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists, as well as one of the nation's only in-office dental labs.

Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. Call or text (561) 303-2413 or visit https://www.SpodakDental.com for more information or to schedule a Smile Design appointment.

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Dr. Jennifer Muir, a 12-year veteran in the dental field, joins the prestigious team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. A highly-skilled and dedicated general dentist with extensive knowledge in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Muir focuses on providing exceptional patient care, which makes her a perfect fit for the Spodak team.

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Digital Currency was in Computer Industry for 20+ years

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- CMTLabs, Inc. (Currency Method Tokenizing Labs) released information today revealing a digital currency was successfully in use "under the radar screen" within the computer industry for over 20 years.

CMTLabs disclosed, in 1999 CMTL (Computer Memory Test Labs, Inc.) introduced a digital currency service token which was in continuous use until the end of 2019, when CMTL exited the memory module compatibility testing business. Established 1996 and enabled by Intel Corporation, CMTL was the computer industry's leading independent memory module compatibly test lab for over 23 years. The digital currency platform was created to provide predictable monthly revenue and as an alternative to banks and outside investors to fund business growth.

70,000+ CMTL service tokens were utilized to perform 27,000+ tests for 120+ manufacturers. 5000+ part numbers were tested on 800+ computer platforms from 50+ manufacturers. Every service token issued was spent representing 100% utilization. Service tokens could not be lost, stolen, or double spent. Manufacturer online digital wallets were never hacked or compromised in any manner. Large accounts purchased service tokens via annual agreements based on the required number of tests forecasted.

A use, lose, buy same or more requirement for annual token balance rollover ensured currency usage and flow. Accounts requiring a small number or even a single test could submit a standard purchase order without a line item for service tokens. CMTL's digital currency platform would modify purchase orders to include required number of service tokens to complete testing. The modification process was performed transparent to customers. Over $1 billion of CMTL tested part numbers is estimated to have been sold worldwide.

View service token usage data here: https://cmtlabs.info/token-usage-data

About CMTLabs, Inc.:

CMTLabs, Inc. was formed in early 2020 to utilize the extensive first-hand digital service token platform knowledge and experience. In June of 2020, Intel server platform support links to CMTL tested memory lists were removed completing internet shut down of the service token platform. CMTLabs is now seeking to team up with an experienced digital currency or financial business organization.

Over 20 years of knowledge and experience obtained from a successful long-term digital currency platform is unprecedented. The invaluable amount of insight and information cannot be obtained from a creative white paper, minimal proof of concept or convincing computer simulation model. Regardless if the service business is hair salon or industrial consulting firm, both can benefit by adding a digital currency service token platform.

All or just a portion of revenue can be generated with service tokens. CMTL's digital currency platform succeeded because it provided identifiable, tangible and mutually beneficial value propositions for the business and customers. A need was identified which required creating a digital currency. A digital currency was not created which required identifying a need.

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CMTLabs, Inc. (Currency Method Tokenizing Labs) released information today revealing a digital currency was successfully in use "under the radar screen" within the computer industry for over 20 years.

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Spodak Dental Group Celebrates National Gum Care Month with Complimentary LANAP® Consultations

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- September is National Gum Care Month and, in an effort to help local community members diagnose and treat their gum disease, Dr. Tiffany Dudley and Spodak Dental Group are offering complimentary virtual LANAP(R) (laser assisted new attachment procedure) consultations.

According to recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), half of Americans aged 30 or older have periodontitis, which is the more advanced form of periodontal disease. This equals roughly 65 million Americans.

"We're excited to be able to offer our patients technologically-advanced treatment options, including the LANAP protocol," said Dr. Tiffany Dudley, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group. "This laser-based option for treating gum disease affords patients not only a painless and predictable result, but also allows for no aesthetic changes to their smile and minimal disruptions to their lifestyle."

Periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis or gum disease, is a serious infection of the gums that damages soft tissue. Without treatment, the bacteria can eat away and destroy the bone that supports the teeth, which can lead to tooth loss. Signs and symptoms of periodontal disease can include swollen or puffy gums, pain when eating, pus between teeth and gums, gums that bleed easily, and more. By not diagnosing and treating the disease, patients put themselves at serious risk for developing other systemic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and stroke.

The LANAP(R) protocol is a patient-friendly treatment for gum disease, and is the only FDA-cleared laser treatment proven to regenerate bone loss caused by gum disease with a "No Cut, No Sew, No Fear" approach. While traditional therapy involves cutting and sewing of the gums, the LANAP(R) protocol is a viable and highly successful option for patients who want to avoid painful surgery and instead prefer a minimally invasive procedure with little pain or discomfort.

Because the LANAP(R) laser can distinguish between diseased and healthy tissue, Dr. Dudley is able to remove only diseased tissue and kill the living bacteria without damaging healthy gums, tooth or bone tissue. Treatment can be done in one day, with one four-hour appointment in the Spodak Dental Group state-of-the-art office.

Dr. Dudley strongly urges patients with gum disease to seek treatment as soon as they can. The earlier laser dentistry services are received, the more positive the outcome.

To schedule a complimentary, 30-minute virtual LANAP consultation, please visit http://www.sdgvirtual.com/.

About Spodak Dental

The Spodak Dental Group, a 2017 Inc. 5000 honoree, has evolved to become South Florida's premier, comprehensive dental facility, and comprises a world-class association of dental professionals poised to provide full-service dental care second-to-none in both scope and skill. The Spodak Dental Group team includes General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists, as well as one of the nation's only in-office dental labs. Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. Call or text (561) 303-2413 or visit https://www.SpodakDental.com for more information.

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News from Spodak Dental Group

September is National Gum Care Month and, in an effort to help local community members diagnose and treat their gum disease, Dr. Tiffany Dudley and Spodak Dental Group are offering complimentary virtual LANAP (laser assisted new attachment procedure) consultations.

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New Book: ‘Morning Glory 2’ – 366 Conversations to Inspire and Offer Hope

DURHAM, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- What A Word Publishing and Media announces the paperback print and ebook release of "Morning Glory 2" (ISBN: 978-1732824034), with 366 daily conversations for an entire year. Written by Sheila Hayford, this book is inspiring, thought provoking and refreshingly honest. It is an easy read and highly recommended.

"Morning Glory 2" is available online, including via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Glory-Devotionals-Like-Other/dp/1732824037 Barnes & Noble, and book retailers.

"366 Conversations? Really? Yes, Every day you are at home, work or at play! What if I am tired from work plus housework? You will be so energized you will probably read more than your days worth!" says Hayford. "What if I need inspiration? You will find plenty of that in there! What are the conversations about? Relationships, food, sports, work, home, school, you name it! Is it a funny book? There are some things in there that will make you laugh! I sometimes wonder why some people can be so cruel to others. It talks about that too! Is there any hope? It offers plenty! Can I share 'Morning Glory 2' with friends and book club members? Yes! There is plenty of good news to go around!"

So how can I purchase this book? You may use the links below or through your favorite book store.
* https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Glory-Devotionals-Like-Other/dp/1732824037
* https://www.morningglorybooks.org/

Adds Hayford, "With the COVID-19 health issues, gun violence, recent protests against police brutality, sex trafficking scandals, hurricanes, tornadoes, political animosity, coupled with the loss of many jobs, the closure of some businesses and restaurants for good and the isolation of the elderly in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, the daily headlines could leave a person discouraged, in despair and with a sense of hopelessness. Enter 'Morning Glory 2,' with inspirational, sometimes funny, thought provoking and refreshing daily conversations. Written from me to you, it is my hope that Morning Glory 2 will be uplifting each day and become your new reading companion."

"Morning Glory 2" Book Excerpt:

"Do not let your enemy become your idol? So one might ask, "What do you mean by that?" I mean: do not breathe and live out your life with your enemy as your primary focus or priority... Does that mean we overlook wrongdoing, whatever the source? No!..." (Excerpt Copr. (c) 2020, Sheila Hayford, Author, "Morning Glory 2.")

For more information, Bulk orders, Speaking, Radio and Television Requests please send email to:
* info@whatawordpublishing.com
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What A Word Publishing and Media announces the paperback print and ebook release of "Morning Glory 2" (ISBN: 978-1732824034), with 366 daily conversations for an entire year. Written by Sheila Hayford, this book is inspiring, thought provoking and refreshingly honest. It is an easy read and highly recommended.

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Launch Pad Publishing Releases Addiction Recovery Anthology

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Launch Pad Publishing is releasing its first ever anthology, a collection of 18 essays about addiction and recovery from some of the world's top addiction and recovery writers.

"The Addiction Diaries: Stories of Darkness, Hope and All That Falls in Between" (ISBN: 978-1951407278) features stories about a woman trying to save her brother from his gambling addiction, a child heroin user who recovers and finds a calm life, a mother of two addicts who watches them go from jail to freedom and a former bank robber reflecting on nearly two decades of sobriety, among many others.

The collection is equal parts harrowing, heartbreaking and hopeful - a comprehensive work that shows addiction and recovery from every angle, age, socioeconomic level and race.

Author and EMDR expert Dr. Jamie Marich praises "The Addiction Diaries," calling it a "major contribution to the addiction literature canon" and commends it for "bringing a more human face to the public health problem of addiction...and the joys of recovery."

"I'll admit that upon original conception, I wasn't sure we could tell the stories of the wide swath of people who have been impacted by addiction," says editor and publisher Anna David. "And while I'm not saying that we've included every story possible - that would be impossible - the tales these authors tell here are tragic, inspiring, heartbreaking, illuminating...and perhaps most importantly, all unique."

While the opiate crisis rages on - roughly 50,000 people a year die as a result of opiate addiction - an additional 88,000 a year die from alcohol-related causes. Cases of addiction have only risen since March, leading some to call the addiction crisis "the pandemic within the pandemic." But what the headlines don't cover is the hope that comes after recovery. That's where this collection comes in.

Included among the contributors are Colleen Connaughton, Monique Elise, Ryan Hampton, Jessica Lopez, Jennifer Lovely, Patrick O'Neil, Jacq Maren, Emily Redondo, Paul Roux and Lisa Smith.

"The Addiction Diaries" is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among many other outlets.

To learn more visit: https://theaddictiondiaries.com/

About Launch Pad Publishing:

A boutique publishing company primarily for entrepreneurs who are the leaders in their field, Launch Pad has published authors from the entertainment world, including KTLA anchor Courtney Friel and "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Joe Gorga, in addition to government sales expert Gene Moran, Magic Johnson agent Darren Prince and franchise expert Tim Conn, among many others.

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Launch Pad Publishing is releasing its first ever anthology, a collection of 18 essays about addiction and recovery from some of the world's top addiction and recovery writers: "The Addiction Diaries: Stories of Darkness, Hope and All That Falls in Between" (ISBN: 978-1951407278).

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Open Book Extracts Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Always Be Clean Hand Sanitizer and Just Hand Sanitizer that are Labeled to Contain Methanol

ROXBORO, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Open Book Extracts (OBX) is voluntarily recalling to the consumer level all lots of Always Be Clean Hand Sanitizer and Just Hand Sanitizer that are labeled to contain methanol.

Risk Statement: Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death. Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidentally ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, are most at risk for methanol poisoning.

OBX sources hand sanitizer from a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor, and has verified through a third-party lab that the hand sanitizer does not contain reportable levels of methanol. The supplier updated the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to remove methanol since it is below the reportable level, and we updated the labels accordingly.

These products are used as hand sanitizers and marketed to help decrease bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available.

The mislabeled hand sanitizer was packaged in single-use packets and multi-count boxes using the following NDC and Lot codes:

Name of ProductNDCSizeUPCLot
Always Be Clean hand sanitizer75091-2020-1
75091-2020-2
75091-2020-3
Single snaps
100 Count
25 Count
375091202016
375091202023
375091202030
ES8-200514
Just Hand Sanitizer78065-2020-1
78065-2020-2
Single Snaps
100 Count
703123998659
703123998598
ES9-200610



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The mislabeled hand sanitizer was packaged from May 14, 2020 through June 1, 2020 and sold from May 15, 2020 through July 16, 2020 Nationwide in the USA to businesses for internal use.

OBX has notified all distributors via phone and email and is replacing all of the mislabeled product. While OBX believes that all mislabeled units have been recovered or, in the case of Just Hand Sanitizer, were relabeled prior to sale, anyone with questions regarding this recall or are in possession of Just Hand Sanitizer or Always Be Clean Hand Sanitizer from the above-listed lots that list methanol as an inactive ingredient may contact Open Book Extracts at handsanitizer@openbookextracts.com or 917-536-1194 (9 a.m.- 5 p.m. ET) to replace the hand sanitizer free of charge.

Distributors or businesses that have product labeled to contain methanol should stop distribution and return to place of purchase. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using this drug product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
* Complete and submit the report Online: https://www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

* Regular Mail or Fax: Download form https://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

"We at Open Book Extracts appreciate the FDA's hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep everyone safe," said Oscar Hackett, Open Book Extracts co-founder and president. "While we are grateful that our product has been and still is safe, we recognize the importance of arming customers with accurate information. We will continue to serve with safety and efficacy as a top priority."

Company contact information:
media: media@openbookextracts.com 440-413-0371
consumers: handsanitizer@openbookextracts.com 917-536-1194

News from Open Book Extracts

Open Book Extracts (OBX) is voluntarily recalling to the consumer level all lots of Always Be Clean Hand Sanitizer and Just Hand Sanitizer that are labeled to contain methanol.

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Bituminous Press Publishes New Book, ‘Loud and Sure of Myself’

GREENSBORO, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bituminous Press is pleased to announce the completion of the latest book by author Gerry Stanek, scheduled to be published on August 29, 2020. At once humorous and heartfelt, "Loud and Sure of Myself" (ISBN: 979-8668873326) is a rambling and luminous childhood journey through a simpler time - the 1970s - and a loving look at a place they once called Coal Country, a pocket of small towns in Western Pennsylvania.

"Loud and Sure of Myself" is a collection of essays that evokes a world of used-to-be: youthful adventures set in Catholic schools, at little league games, and inside a unique local radio station that helped to define a culture.

Val Nieman, author of "To the Bones," writes that "Loud and Sure of Myself" "...enchants us with these tales of Coal Country, where a radio station mattered, and people drove icy mountain roads to hear local kids becoming rockers ... (Stanek) shares indelible images of a small, specific place now lost to change."

Stanek's sophomore effort is affectionate and laden with imagery - a clear rendering of a lifestyle that has disappeared.

"I'm not a fan of nostalgia," Stanek says, "but it was important to get 1975 down on paper in a way that's not so serious, important for anyone who lived through the Nixon and Carter era. I think we were fortunate to grow up then, and the remembering seems to be worthwhile."

"Loud and Sure of Myself" follows on the heels of "They Came Here Looking for Light: The Plattsville Stories," Stanek's 2019 collection of gritty short stories. "Plattsville Stories" shows just as much affection for life in the Allegheny Mountains, but the earlier book is focused on the brutal nature of work and life in a coal town.

Gerry Stanek is a native of Western Pennsylvania. He currently lives in Greensboro with his three daughters and teaches writing at North Carolina A&T State University.

"Loud and Sure of Myself" is currently available for pre-order online from Barnes & Noble and will be available at Amazon.com on August 29, 2020.

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

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News from Bituminous Press

Bituminous Press is pleased to announce the completion of the latest book by author Gerry Stanek. At once humorous and heartfelt, "Loud and Sure of Myself" (ISBN: 979-8668873326) is a rambling and luminous childhood journey through a simpler time - the 1970s - and a loving look at a place they once called Coal Country, a pocket of small towns in Western Pennsylvania.

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Ward North American and Move For Hunger Renew Partnership to Fight Hunger As Food Insecurity Levels Rise in U.S.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Ward North American, a national moving company with more than 40 years' experience, announced it has renewed its partnership with Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization. As a partner, Ward North American will continue to support Move For Hunger's efforts to fight hunger and reduce food waste.

Due to the current pandemic and economic crisis, many families have been left struggling to put food on the table and are turning to food banks in record numbers. The Move For Hunger and Ward North American collaboration will help food banks across the country meet the unprecedented demand they are facing.

People throw away a lot of things when they move, including perfectly good food - food that could be delivered to a family in need rather than just left behind. With this simple observation, Move For Hunger was born and in 2009 they started building a network among relocation professionals to collect those food items and deliver them to food banks across the country. The network has grown to now include more than 1,000 moving companies, many of the world's leading relocation management companies, and more than 1,500 multi-family apartment communities.

To date, Move For Hunger's network has collected and delivered more than 19 million pounds of food - providing 15.8 million meals.

As members of the Move For Hunger network, Ward North American and their multiple locations educate their customers about the issues of hunger and food waste and encourage them to donate their unopened, non-perishable food items on moving day. The service is free to their customers and turns every move into an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. They also provide Move For Hunger with additional support by organizing food drives and by assisting with transportation for larger food recovery efforts. In June 2020, Ward North American was recognized for their extraordinary dedication to fighting hunger and named Move For Hunger's Mover of the Month.

"Ward North American has been a valuable partner since 2015 and their support has never been more important than it is right now," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "They recently assisted with our pandemic relief efforts and delivered more than 24,000 pounds of food to various social service organizations throughout Texas. We are extremely grateful for all their hard work and proud to call them our partner."

"During this pandemic, our local food banks and community organizations that provide meals and food for those in need, are under tremendous pressure" said Kevin Ankenbauer, President of Ward North American." Our partnership with Move for Hunger has helped us provide increased support to these critical resources in our communities"

Through the support of partners like Ward North American, Move For Hunger can continue to feed more and empower more to fight for the families, children, seniors, and vulnerable communities who lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food.

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://moveforhunger.org/.

About Ward North American:

Ward North American is a nationally recognized provider of household goods moving and storage services. Through unparalleled recruiting practices, training processes and quality assurance measures, Ward North American strives to redefine the industry with every move. Ward North American has proudly represented northAmerican Van Lines for over 40 years. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Ward North American operates from five locations across Texas. Ward North American employs a staff of 350 and operates a dedicated national fleet of over 110 drivers. Find out more at https://www.wardnorthamerican.com/.

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Ward North American, a national moving company with more than 40 years' experience, announced it has renewed its partnership with Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

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