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Vibe Wines Enhances Valentine’s Day Gift-Giving with Enticing Sexy Pairings

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Give your partner a truly unique and unforgettable Valentine's Day gift this year. Love isn't standardized, so romantic gifts shouldn't be either. Vibe Wines(TM) Sexy Pairings(TM) bring their award-winning California wines together with playful products such as romantic lingerie, intimate games, and massage oils to create unique and love-inspiring gift sets designed to keep on giving long after the holiday is over.

Ignite the senses by combining aromas, tastes, styles, and fun into packages that are bursting with potential. Rather than being bored by predictable presents, your lover will be pleasantly surprised by the unexpected treat reinforcing your desires of love and intimacy. Spending time together is an invaluable gift we often take for granted.

You'll inspire adoring kisses when you pair the Vibe Wines 2018 Baci Adoranti Rose of Sangiovese with milk chocolate, a black lace bodysuit and a romantic date night in game. You'll infuse your Valentine's Day rendezvous with a double dose of aphrodisiac and endorphin-inspired fun.

Quench your lover's desire with a bottle of Vibe Wines 2018 Le Desir de L'amour Chenin Blanc and Viognier paired with a sexy black satin robe, black lace teddy and a pheromone-infused massage candle. You'll set their palate for memorable moments by provoking the senses first with taste; then with touch.

Mesmerize your partner with a tantalizing gift set including the Double Gold Medal winning Vibe Wines(TM) 2016 Captivate Me Cabernet Sauvignon with a sultry red and black bralette set paired with an intimate body chain adornment, kissable chocolate body powder and wine-scented bath bombs. This sexy combination is sure to inspire romance.

The Vibe Wines approach to Valentine's Day gifting is based on fun, flirty and sexy combinations. A little bit of creative pairing can go a long way in showing your affection. Set your sights on building lasting connections with the person you hold most dear. Their cleverly curated gifts, sexy pairings, and array of wines are designed to bring out your inner love-spirit.

Learn more at: https://www.vibewines.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/vibewines

Media Contact:
Connie Scalise
199 W. Hillcrest Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Ph: 818-371-4132
Email: connie@vibewines.com

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Give your partner a truly unique and unforgettable Valentine's Day gift this year. Love isn't standardized, so romantic gifts shouldn't be either. Vibe Wines( Sexy Pairings bring their award-winning California wines together with playful products such as romantic lingerie, intimate games, and massage oils to create unique and love-inspiring gift sets designed to keep on giving long after the holiday is over.

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

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Personal Injury Attorney Covington GA Ben Windham Selected to Super Lawyers® 2020 List

COVINGTON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Windham Law is proud to announce that Founding Partner, Mr. Ben Windham, has been selected to the 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers(R) list. This year marks the second consecutive year that Mr. Windham has been named to the prestigious list. Super Lawyers, a Thompson Reuters company, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Super Lawyers(R) selects only 5% of practicing attorneys on an annual basis using a patented multiphase selection process that includes research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. To choose their winning attorneys, Super Lawyers(R) evaluates candidates' verdicts and settlements, experience, bar involvement, honors and awards, pro bono and community service, and other qualifications on an annual, state-by-state basis.

Their mission is to create a credible and comprehensive list of exceptional attorneys that can be used as a resource for lawyers and consumers searching for legal counsel. The yearly list results in featuring profiles of attorneys across the nation who exhibit excellence in their practice areas. To be selected to the Super Lawyers(R) list speaks volumes about the reputation attorneys have cultivated among their peers, as well as their professional achievements and exemplary ethical conduct.

"I am honored to be named a Super Lawyer again for 2020 as it is an acknowledgement of the important work our firm does on behalf of our clients who put their trust in us to seek justice," says Windham. "This recognition is a testament to our firm's dedication to our clients and unwavering commitment to providing high-quality legal representation."

About Windham Law:

Our personal injury attorneys serve clients throughout Rockdale County and the greater Atlanta area, including Locust Grove and Greensboro, with an array of law services. We specialize in many areas of the law in order to provide honest counsel and tenacious litigation. Our approach is hands-on and personal because we believe it's the most powerful way to pursue any claim by being truly invested in delivering the outcome our client deserves. At Ben F. Windham P.C., expect a collaborative team with an entrepreneurial mindset determined to meet and exceed our client's expectations every step of the way.

To learn more about Ben F. Windham P.C. Trial Attorneys, or for a free case evaluation please visit https://windhamlaw.com or call 833-236-9467.

Ben F. Windham P.C.
Address: 2115 Usher St NW Covington, GA 30014
Contact Name: Ben Windham
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Email: Ben@windhamlaw.com
Phone: 833.236.9467
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News from Ben F. Windham P.C. Trial Attorneys

Windham Law is proud to announce that Founding Partner, Mr. Ben Windham, has been selected to the 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers list. This year marks the second consecutive year that Mr. Windham has been named to the prestigious list. Super Lawyers, a Thompson Reuters company, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Related link: https://windhamlaw.com

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Current Builders Introduces Innovative Parking Garage Building Technique

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Current Builders (www.currentbuilders.com) has introduced a new time-saving technique to build parking garages using a "column hung shoring system." The award-winning general contractor based in Florida, recently topped out their Aura Boca project.

This luxury apartment community, in the heart of Boca Raton, includes an 8-story parking garage that was completed, from start of foundation to top of last pour, in six months; a reduction of almost 25% of the standard build time. Current Builders plans to market this technique as an alternative to precast and post tension garages.

"This is an important advance in the construction process for garages that was developed by Mike Gillette, vice president of our Structures division," said Rolf Severtson, Executive Vice President of CB Structures. "We are very proud of Mike's innovative advance which is helping accelerate our completion times."

"Aura Boca is the first project to utilize this innovative shoring system for the perimeter beams," explained Gillette. "The system consists of a 60,000-pound column mounted jack supported by wide flange W beams. This system eliminates the need for re-shoring under the beams which reduces costs and time, and additionally provides a 7-foot working table for iron workers and carpenters."

Gillette's innovation was partially inspired by bridge building techniques and his own on-going creative process. For the Aura Boca project, the Current Builders team was able to build a new floor every 12 working days, which is very rapid pace compared to the industry standard of 15-17 working days.

Current Builders recently topped out the Aura Boca project and looks for final completion by December 2020.

Video details the building process at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3Uzmoszrsc

For more information please visit http://www.currentbuilders.com/

About Current Builders:

Current Builders is an award-winning general contractor, established in 1972 with average annual revenues in excess of $200 Million and specializes in multi-family residential projects, healthcare facilities, office/warehouse buildings, commercial distribution facilities, parking garages, interior build-outs, interior and exterior renovations, all included as turnkey projects inclusive of the construction of the buildings and related site work.

News from Current Builders

Current Builders has introduced a new time-saving technique to build parking garages using a "column hung shoring system." The award-winning general contractor based in Florida, recently topped out their Aura Boca project.

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

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Utelogy Launches U-Automate – Workspace Automation for Unparalleled Productivity Enhancements and Scalability

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Utelogy Corporation, a visionary provider of control, monitoring and analytics software for workspace management, today announced its automation tool, U-Automate. This module delivers the Room Readiness feature, which enables IT teams to remotely validate the readiness of all connected devices, sensors, etc., in its workspaces. These powerful features will be available for demonstration at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2020) February 11 to 14.

Ensuring collaboration spaces remain optimized and running at scale to deliver a positive user experience in today's enterprise environment is a daunting task.

Utelogy's management portal, U-Manage, released last year, already allows operations teams to drill down to see device metrics, documents, and events for all of its connected devices under a single pane of glass. U-Automate, is a productivity tool designed to eliminate the costly, time-consuming, and resource-intensive manual processes enterprises employ today to confirm each conference room and the devices in those rooms are online and functioning properly.

U-Automate delivers the following features to improve efficiency for the IT organization:
* Build scripts by configuring blocks with the ability to enter custom parameters
* Test devices, video and audio calls, state checks, custom macros and more
* Schedule scripts to execute and repeat at any date, time and location
* Review test logs to pro-actively address errors and warnings

"We know that companies spend millions of dollars every year on manual room checks. With U-Automate, operations teams can leverage the technology to reduce labor costs by as much as 75%," said Kevin Morrison, CEO of Utelogy. "Automating the repetitive tasks allows companies to reassign those resources to more strategic, core business activities," added Morrison.

Automation not only delivers productivity gains for the operations team, but also for employees using the meeting room technology. When workplace technology functions the way it's supposed to, it allows employees to focus on the productive, valuable human work, allowing companies to attract and retain the best employees.

Utelogy's U-Automate lays the groundwork for future development efforts targeted to take advantage of machine learning to deliver Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can drive automation features that would include self-healing scenarios.

"Let's assume the AI engine has determined there's a 75 per cent chance a projector issue can be resolved with a reboot. The system could assess whether there are people currently in the room or scheduled to come into the room. If the next meeting is in 10 minutes, and the system knows the projector has a three-minute reboot, it could automatically reboot the projector without any human interaction. We believe self-healing is a key benefit of AI, and we expect that to provide immense business value in the future," Morrison explained.

Room Readiness, powered by U-Automate, will be available for demonstration at Integrated Systems Europe 2020 (ISE 2020) February 11 to 14, 2020 at the RAI in Amsterdam. Utelogy will be in Hall 14 Stand M-170 and interested parties can schedule a demonstration here https://www.utelogy.com/utelogy-demo-ise-2020/.

About Utelogy Corporation

Utelogy Corporation publishes an enterprise-grade software platform for managing and controlling connected workspaces. This hardware-agnostic platform revolutionizes productivity for end-users and enables advanced services for integrators and other service providers. Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, customers include the Los Angeles Community College District, BCCI Construction Company, and Sonoma County Fire and Emergency Services Department, in addition to many others.

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

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News from Utelogy Corporation

telogy Corporation, a visionary provider of control, monitoring and analytics software for workspace management, today announced its automation tool, U-Automate. This module delivers the Room Readiness feature, which enables IT teams to remotely validate the readiness of all connected devices, sensors, etc., in its workspaces.

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

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EPIC Adds Wesley Carson as Senior Vice President, Expanding Employee Benefits Team

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Wesley Carson has joined the firm as a Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits in their Sacramento, California office.

Carson, will be responsible for employee benefits consulting and the design, placement and management of custom programs. He will primarily focus on mid to large group plans with EPIC clients.

Carson brings over 20 years of experience in health and benefits consulting. His background includes experience in employee benefits, health insurance, professional liability, property & casualty insurance. Prior to joining EPIC, Carson held positions as senior vice president, health and benefits and vice president with Aon and Hub International.

Carson has studied at the University of Nevada, Reno and earned a Business degree in Finance from California State University, Chico.

"We are thrilled to add another employee benefits expert to our growing team, Wesley brings strong skills in this area and will be a great addition," said John Connell, Regional President, Employee Benefits, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, Concord, CA.

Wesley Carson can be reached at wesley.carson@epicbrokers.com or (415) 640-7460.

"Wes' experience, proven track record of success and strong focus on client solutions make him an excellent addition to our talented benefits team," adds Kevin Harnetiaux, Senior Vice President and COO, Pacific North Region.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

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

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

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

News from EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Wesley Carson has joined the firm as a Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits in their Sacramento, California office.

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

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Loan Officers Executing Automated Marketing Campaigns Close Twice the Deals, Earn Double the Revenue, Top of Mind Finds

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today released data revealing that loan officers (LOs) who utilize automated lead, prospect and nurture campaigns on average see double the number of closed loans and revenue production.

Top of Mind calculations derive from fourth quarter 2019 user behavior and productivity data for individual loan officers at its top 25 percent revenue generating lender clients. Automated marketing campaigns were highly correlated with improved LO performance when outbound marketing campaigns preceded the receipt of a loan application.

In the analysis, LOs leveraging Surefire's automated marketing campaigns closed an average of twice as many loans and produced twice the revenue, in contrast with LOs who did not engage prospects with automated marketing campaigns.

As reported by STRATMOR Group, Top of Mind's flagship CRM and marketing automation platform Surefire is deployed by 74 percent of lenders using similar solutions, making its users' behaviors a best practice indicator for improving LO performance and revenue generation, such as engaging leads with automatically executed, targeted marketing campaigns.

"The most profound insight from our data analysis is that using Surefire not only works as expected, but has the very real ability to substantially lift average closed loan volume and revenue produced by every loan officer," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "Even at the simplest macro scale, this is meaningful evidence that using automated marketing campaigns succeeds as a best practice."

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com/) has grown from a bootstrapped post-close, follow-up solution into the leading CRM/marketing automation firm in the mortgage industry. Their Surefire platform is widely regarded as the gold standard in enterprise CRM, automating best practice throughout a borrower's prospect-to-repeat-customer lifecycle.

Twitter: @mortgagecrm

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News from Top of Mind Networks

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today released data revealing that loan officers (LOs) who utilize automated lead, prospect and nurture campaigns on average see double the number of closed loans and revenue production.

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

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‘Flu Death Frenzy + Corona Craziness = What?’ says Dr. Harte

CORTE MADERA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Don Harte, noted chiropractic activist and former Libertarian State Senate candidate, is "extremely concerned about unsubstantiated reports of flu deaths, along with lack of public health response to Chinese viral threat."

Dr. Harte says, "It seems that our so-called public health officials are deliberately creating fear, and hoping for panic. They are ginning up fears of the flu, combined with a possible corona virus epidemic.

"I am deeply concerned about what others may be relieved about," Dr. Harte admits. "Reports are coming in of corona virus vaccines being rushed to completion and then production, via new technology."

Dr. Harte declares, "New technology seems exciting to some, but in Medicine, it's Russian roulette. Who knows the ramifications, both in safety and efficacy, of this totally novel vaccine for a novel virus? The regular vaccines create enough serious health problems."

"A fascinating, and scary part of this blossoming health problem is that CDC officials are saying, at least for the moment, that influenza, the flu, is a far more serious threat to Americans than the corona virus. What we have here," comments Dr. Harte, "is fear from the corona virus being used, very deliberately, to increase fear of the flu virus, and, thereby, increase sales of the mostly ineffective and definitely risky flu vaccine."

"Perhaps the most serious issue," Dr. Harte notes, "is the believability of the CDC. It has 'cried wolf' far too many times, and continues to do so. For years, the CDC has claimed that the flu kills 36,000 a year in this country. Last flu season, all of a sudden, they claimed 82,000."

"We can only know," Dr. Harte says, "what's going on in China and around the world with the new corona virus through news reports. We all know, from personal life experience, that no one we knew ever died from the flu, while everyone we know has had the flu, many several times. Only the already very sick and feeble ever end up in the hospital. Yes, boys and girls, the CDC is lying. Their quasi-statistical trick," according to Dr. Harte. "is combining flu deaths with pneumonia deaths. Take away pneumonia, and you're left with a few hundred deaths a year in a nation of 320 million. The obvious conclusion? Influenza, the flu, is not a dangerous, fatal disease."

Dr. Harte warns, "When the corona vaccine comes out, watch out for an all-out fear campaign, from state, federal and international sources. If that vaccine will be as ineffective and dangerous as the flu vaccine, I wouldn't trust it."

"Finally," explains Dr. Harte, "the best way to avoid the flu, the corona virus, or any infectious disease, is to get healthy. Eat well, exercise, rest appropriately, and get your nervous system free of interference by regular chiropractic care. Your nervous system runs your immune system, so take care of it! The best way to get the flu is to get a flu shot." Dr. Harte wonders, "It might work the same way for the coming corona virus vaccine. So why do it?"

Dr. Don Harte, former medical student, is a principled, traditional chiropractor serving Marin and the Greater Bay Area since 1981. He is an activist in the struggle for free speech for chiropractors. Dr. Harte was named 2006 "Chiropractor of the Year" by the World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA). He has served on the Boards of the WCA and the Council on Chiropractic Practice. His articles have been published in OMNI magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Chiropractic Journal and Journal of the California Chiropractic Association.

MEDIA CONTACT
Dr. Harte
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Learn more about Dr. Harte's practice at: https://www.chirodrharte.com/

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Dr. Don Harte, noted chiropractic activist and former Libertarian State Senate candidate, is "extremely concerned about unsubstantiated reports of flu deaths, along with lack of public health response to Chinese viral threat."

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

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EPIC Adds Blake Chauvin as Vice President – Will Further Expand EPIC’s Risk Management Capabilities

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Blake Chauvin has joined the firm as a Producer in their Concord, California office.

Chauvin, will be responsible for risk management consulting and the design, placement and management of property and casualty insurance programs. He will primarily focus on Private Equity and M&A clients and their unique needs.

Chauvin brings over 20 years of experience in risk management and business consulting. He has a wealth of knowledge in working with clients in technology, energy, and healthcare, large retail and real estate. Prior to joining EPIC, Chauvin held positions with Alliant Insurance Services, Zurich North America and CNA Insurance.

Chauvin earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Finance from California State University, East Bay where he graduated Cum Laude. He is a licensed property & casualty underwriter and holds an Associate in Risk Management designation.

"We are excited to have Blake join our firm, he will be able to bring significant expertise to our clients in the private equity and M&A space," said Curt Perata, Regional President, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, Concord, CA.

Blake Chauvin can be reached at blake.chauvin@epicbrokers.com or (925) 915.6620.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

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

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

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

News from EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Blake Chauvin has joined the firm as a Producer in their Concord, California office.

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

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana Kickoff Annual ‘Bowl for Kids’ Sake’

LOUISVILLE, Ky. /ScoopCloud/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana will kick-off their annual "Bowl For Kids' Sake" bowling fundraisers on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Ovrdrive (112 W. Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202).

WHAT: What: Bowl For Kids' Sake Kickoff (Louisville)

WHO: Jeri Swinton, Chief Executive Officer (Cell # 502-554-5192)
Rudy Spencer, Chief Development Officer (Cell # 502-303-3882)
Mike Kopp, former Little Brother

WHEN: Tuesday February 4, 2020. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with remarks at 6:15 p.m.

WHERE: Ovrdrive (112 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202)

Bowl for Kids' Sake is a fun and easy way for you, your company, friends, and family to support the life-changing work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana! Bowl for Kids' Sake - the organizations largest annual fundraiser- brings teams of bowlers together throughout the region to benefit thousands of children in need. With over 700 children currently on our waiting list, we need your help more than ever by participating in our annual community campaign.

"In addition to the bowling fun, we are expanding our For Kids' Sake campaign to include new team activities!" says Rudy Spencer, Chief Development Officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana. "This year you can raise money and participate in virtual reality Axe Throwing & car racing at Ovrdrive here in Louisville. For our events in Southern Indiana, you can also fundraise in bumper cars, playing laser tag and many other fun activities at Clarksville Strike & Spare."

Funds raised during Bowl for Kids' Sake provide 20 percent of the organization's annual operational budget, playing a vital role in ensuring that every local child who is facing adversity and wants a positive role model, can receive the benefits of a caring adult mentor. All money remains in the local area to further the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana.

For more information on bowling dates & times and how to register, please visit http://www.bowlforkidssake.com/.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana:

Established in 1967, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana is a non-profit organization that creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. The largest donor - and volunteer-supported mentoring network in the U.S., Big Brothers Big Sisters makes professionally supported matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages 7 through 22, to all youth achieve their full potential. Learn more: https://www.bbbsky.org/

Media Contact:
Rudy Spencer
Rudy.Spencer@bbbsky.org
Office: 502-587-0494

News from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana will kick-off their annual "Bowl For Kids' Sake" bowling fundraisers on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Ovrdrive (112 W. Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202).

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

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Johnny Manhattan’s is the First Restaurant in Washington County to Offer a Keto Friendly Menu

HUBERTUS, Wis. /ScoopCloud/ -- Johnny Manhattan's Steakhouse is announcing a keto diet friendly menu. The Milwaukee area supper club has been serving the greater Milwaukee area for more than twenty years, but still keeps up with dining trends and is one of the first in the area to create a menu that allows diners who are sticking to a very-low-carb, moderate-protein, and high-fat diet while out at a restaurant or supper club.

According to restaurant owner Nancy Manhattan, "Most Keto dieters understand the principles of what they can and cannot eat, but without a commitment from the restaurant, there are the hidden ingredients that find their way in. Added sauces or gravies can sneak in sources of carbohydrates from added sugars or flour that you were not intending to eat.

She added, "With the unveiling of the Keto menu at Johnny Manhattan's Keto diners can be assured that their choices will conform to their dietary restrictions."

Keto is becoming more mainstream and chefs at Johnny Manhattan's understand that customers need to modify their meals. Bartenders at the supper club also understand that the supper club experience often includes a cocktail. There are several options for the Keto diet at the bar as well.

For more information or to review the menu, visit https://www.johnnymanhattans.com/.

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News from Johnny Manhattan’s Steakhouse

Johnny Manhattan's Steakhouse is announcing a keto diet friendly menu. The Milwaukee area supper club has been serving the greater Milwaukee area for more than twenty years, but still keeps up with dining trends and is one of the first in the area to create a menu that allows diners who are sticking to a very-low-carb, moderate-protein, and high-fat diet while out at a restaurant or supper club.

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

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LGBT+ Owned Baptiste Power Yoga Affiliate Opening in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Local entrepreneurs and LGBT couple, Charlotte Kibert and Elizabeth Brackman, are proud to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the very first Baptiste Power Yoga affiliate studio in the Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa. All Y'all Yoga is a studio that is dedicated to the simple belief that yoga is for anyone.

Who: Charlotte Kibert & Elizabeth Brackman

What: Grand Opening of All Y'all Yoga

When: Friday, February 14, 2020

Where: 4222 North Florida Ave, Unit D, Tampa, FL 33603

All humans can benefit greatly from the practice of Yoga, and the All Y'all Yoga team is passionate about creating an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity. Partnering with the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber and alongside Mayor Jane Castor, Charlotte and Elizabeth are thrilled to invite everyone to their event on February 14, 2020 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

"We are so excited to open our studio in Seminole Heights and introduce our neighbors to Baptiste Power Yoga and Yoga Nidra as well as providing an amazing Beginner Yoga program," says Charlotte Kibert, Founder, Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher, Baptiste Power Yoga Certified Instructor. "Like our neighborhood, our entire team truly believes that diversity matters and our yoga community will reflect and amplify these core values. As proud members of the LGBT community, Elizabeth and I are committed to providing yoga practices which benefit all bodies. Anyone can practice yoga and All Y'all Yoga will be a safe space to explore these practices and ourselves."

Joined by Jennifer Huber, 500 RYT, Tier 2 Certified Baptiste Yoga Educator, and Laryssa Neel, 200 RYT, Tier 1 Certified Baptiste Yoga Teacher, Ecstatic Dance Leader, All Y'all Yoga will be offering a core curriculum of Baptiste Power Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Beginner Yoga. In their mixed-use space, they will also offer wellness, fitness workshops, and pop-up events.

"Yoga can help us all, regardless of our circumstances, to build resilience and equilibrium in a stressful world. Charlotte and I and our teaching team are excited to launch your friendly neighborhood yoga studio in the urban heart of this fantastic city to support all y'all in your efforts to strengthen yourself in every way, with Baptiste Power Yoga, Beginner Yoga and Yoga Nidra classes. We are informal, inclusive and welcoming to ALL. I hope you'll stop by, say hi, and find out for yourself how yoga can help you!" Elizabeth Brackman, Founder, 200 RYT In Vinyasa tradition, Hatha Yoga Certified Teacher, Baptiste Power Yoga Certified Instructor.

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News from All Y'all Yoga

Local entrepreneurs and LGBT couple, Charlotte Kibert and Elizabeth Brackman, are proud to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the very first Baptiste Power Yoga affiliate studio in the Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa. All Y'all Yoga is a studio that is dedicated to the simple belief that yoga is for anyone.

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AdEdge Digital Marketing named Best Pay-Per-Click Agency

WESTPORT, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Best of Small Business Awards recently named AdEdge Digital Marketing the nation's "Best Pay-Per-Click Agency" in 2019, recognizing the company for its focus on best practices in digital marketing, performance optimization, cost efficiency, lead generation and return on investment.

The Best of Small Business Awards is a prestigious honor that recognizes and celebrates the best small- to mid-sized business visionaries. The awards are presented by the Small Business Expo, the country's largest and most attended business-to-business conference, trade show and networking event.

"Thank you to the Best of Small Business Awards for naming AdEdge Digital Marketing the nation's Top Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Agency in 2019," said Anthony LoFrisco, Jr., managing director at AdEdge. "We appreciate the recognition of our excellence in digital marketing strategy and management. All the thanks goes to our operations team for their selfless and tenacious pursuit of new technologies, application of best practices and performance optimization."

The Best Pay-Per-Click Agency award recognizes AdEdge's expertise in banner advertising, paid search and social advertising, among other Pay-Per-Click tactics. Banner ads act like digital billboards in their ability to build recognition, trust and preference for brands, products and services. Unlike traditional media, banner ads are highly targetable, they facilitate website visits and performance is immediately measurable. Banner ads can be targeted based on age, gender, income, location, search history, even email. As a Pay-Per-Click tactic, advertisers pay only when targeted prospects click on ads and visit the company's website or landing page.

AdEdge is no stranger to winning awards. Incorporated in 2007, the company has a long history of recognition for its excellence in digital marketing. In 2018, AdEdge was awarded third place for national Best Small Agency from US Search Awards. In 2016, AdEdge was named a top 7% performer among all Google partner agencies nationwide. In 2015, the company won the Connecticut Better Business Bureau's annual Website Marketing Award. Mr. LoFrisco went on to serve on the board of directors for the Connecticut BBB from 2017 through 2019.

AdEdge Digital Marketing creates and manages custom digital marketing campaigns for clients nationwide. While they serve a wide range of organizations, their focus includes education, finance, law, medicine, real estate, industrial, trade, non-profit and marine industries. AdEdge expertise includes Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), banner advertising, social media marketing, online directory optimization, reputation management and digital marketing performance analytics.

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

News from AdEdge Digital Marketing

The Best of Small Business Awards recently named AdEdge Digital Marketing the nation's "Best Pay-Per-Click Agency" in 2019, recognizing the company for its focus on best practices in digital marketing, performance optimization, cost efficiency, lead generation and return on investment.

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

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Depth Public Relations Names Leslie Colley Vice President of Client Services

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Depth Public Relations (DepthPR), a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending and residential finance industries, today announced its promotion of Leslie Colley to vice president of client services.

Colley, a strategic marketing advisor to digital innovators and professional services experts, has served DepthPR clients since 2009 as a consultant before transitioning to a full-time staff position in 2015. Her tenure has been marked by high-profile achievements on clients' behalf, including her ideation of resonant messaging campaigns to differentiate their solutions. A multiple award-winning copywriter, prior to joining DepthPR Colley delivered strategic planning and project management services at renowned global consulting firm Willis Towers Watson.

"Leslie has been an invaluable asset to our firm from day one and is proof positive that lightning can strike the same spot repeatedly," said DepthPR Founder and President Kerri S. Milam. "When we met Leslie in 2009, she delivered a particular set of high-value skills in SEO, website building and content creation. Soon it became clear that Leslie's talents and personality were a perfect fit for what we were building, and we set about making her an offer she could not refuse."

"There's a point when you cannot help asking yourself whether an employee has the luck of the draw, or whether there's another reason she has represented many of the best-known innovators in our clients' industries. It isn't simply that Leslie has a distinctive skillset, though she's certainly proven a superior thinker and writer. What Leslie brings to the field is the heart of a thoroughbred; she has an unrelenting drive for excellence," Milam added.

Colley holds a master's degree in communication management from the University of Southern California and a bachelor's degree in advanced rhetoric and composition from Georgia State University.

About DepthPR

Depth Public Relations (DepthPR) is a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending and residential finance industries. Since 2006, the firm has represented a clientele of established and emerging brands serving mortgage lenders, real estate professionals and appraisers. DepthPR is committed to serving the cause of digital innovation and to practicing the pay-it-forward principle alongside The Golden Rule. DepthPR is a member and supporter of the Mortgage Bankers Association, an active participant in The Mortgage Collaborative and a proud annual sponsor of the Arizent Digital Mortgage Conference.

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

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Depth Public Relations (DepthPR), a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending and residential finance industries, today announced its promotion of Leslie Colley to vice president of client services.

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

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27th Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival Lineup Announced

THOMSON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Activities Council of Thomson proudly announces the lineup of musicians for the 27th Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival. This year's date for the iconic day of great roots music is Saturday May 2, in Thomson, Georgia. The one-day event is held in honor of Thomson's Blind Willie McTell, a pioneering guitarist, songwriter and performer.

McTell, a giant of a performer in the first half of the 20th century, was a complete original - whose talent was unmatched regarding early American music. He was born South of Thomson in McDuffie County and is buried in the Happy Valley area of McDuffie County. Modern guitarists, far and wide, cite his influence as a writer, a player, and an entertainer.

The roster for the 27th features a broad swipe of influences from blues to gospel to Americana. The fest this year will feature The War and Treaty, the husband and wife duo of Michael and Tanya Trotter. They won Emerging Act of the Year at the 2019 Americana Music Awards. The award came after a breakthrough 2018 when they released their debut Healing Tide. The disc was produced by Buddy Miller (who headlined the 20th McTell Fest).

In addition, the festival will feature Son Volt, the pre-imminent combo lead by Jay Farrar, who along with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, was one of the founders of Uncle Tupelo. With the latest disc, Union, Son Volt has released 10 albums of original material by Farrar, all of which is strongly and equally influenced by folk, rock, blues and country styles of music. They've been making strong critically acclaimed music for a couple of decades and we could not be prouder to have them at this year's fest.

Returning to Thomson in 2020 will be the Bros Landreth. Led by Canadians Joey Landreth on guitar and his brother David Landreth on bass, the latest version of their quartet is out touring behind a new disc, "87." They opened our show a few years back in trio format and we're excited for them to return. From Santa Monica, we are honored to introduce Joachim Cooder to Thomson, the home of McTell. Cooder, son of famed guitarist and musicologist Ry Cooder, is a percussionist, drummer and pianist and will be on our stage, fronting his trio. Do a search of his recording credits and you'll see an amazing list of music projects he has participated in. Cooder's eclectic solo material is his own take on the influences he's been exposed to all his life and he's out touring ahead of his second release, slated for later in the year.

Rounding out the lineup will be Atlanta's Blair Crimmins and the Hookers and 12 string guitarist Todd Albright, from Michigan. Crimmins and his band offer an incredible blast of high energy Ragtime and Dixieland music, filtered through a lens of Crimmins originals and rollicking covers from the early 20th century. Albright comes to Thomson from Detroit. Touring solo, he is a wonderful performer, vocalist, and player of the twelve-string guitar. Of course, he's a disciple of McTell, Leadbelly and other great Country blues artists from the past and will right at home on our stage.

Tickets went on sale February 1 at http://www.blindwillie.com/.

Prices for tickets are $35 advance, and $45 on the day of. There is no charge for children, ages 12 and under. Great regional food will again be featured along the food court. Gates open at 11 a.m. in the morning, with music beginning at noon. Come join the fun at the 27th Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival.

About the Activities Council of Thomson (ACT):

Organizers of the festival, the Activities Council of Thomson (ACT) are a non-profit organization founded in 1974. ACT was formed to foster education, appreciation and promotion of American arts, particularly those that draw from Southern history, culture and the American experience. To this end, its primary purpose over the past two decades has been to expose this area of Georgia to styles of music and musicians that, without our effort, would likely pass us by. For our work, we were honored with the Governor's Award for the Arts and Humanities in 2014.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/BlindWillieFest/ or http://www.blindwillie.com/.

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News from Activities Council of Thomson

The Activities Council of Thomson proudly announces the lineup of musicians for the 27th Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival. This year's date for the iconic day of great roots music is Saturday May 2, 2020, in Thomson, Georgia.

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Registration Open for The First Ever San Diego Truck Pull to Support Move For Hunger

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for its first-ever San Diego Truck Pull fundraiser. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull an eight ton truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at AleSmith Brewing Company (9990 AleSmith Ct., San Diego, CA 92126) on Saturday, February 29 from Noon-3 p.m.

Registration is $200 per team and can be completed at http://SanDiegoTruckPull.com (note: link redirects to GoFundMe page).

Proceeds from the event will benefit Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger.

Ace Relocation Systems, a national moving company headquartered in San Diego, will provide one of their trucks for the event. Ace Relocation and Dewitt Move Worldwide are among the more than 1,000 moving companies that have joined Move For Hunger's national network of relocation professionals. Ace Relocation Systems & Dewitt Move Worldwide encourage their customers to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and then volunteers to deliver the donations to the local food bank, free of charge.

This event will provide Move For Hunger with the resources it needs to continue to expand its network, organize food drives, and to coordinate food rescues.

"More than 4 million people in California are facing hunger every day, including 1 in 6 children," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director/Founder of Move For Hunger. "Meanwhile, we are wasting 40% of the food in the United States each year. The San Diego Truck Pull is going to be a fun event that will raise awareness about these issues, while also providing Move For Hunger with the support we need to collect 4 million pounds of food this year."

"We have a long-standing tradition of helping those in need in the San Diego community," said Jeremy Day, General Manager, Ace Relocation Systems. "This event fits right in with that. We are thrilled to participate."

"It's all about feeding the hungry," said Jeff Nadeau, General Manager, Dewitt Move Worldwide.

Since 2009, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 16.3 million pounds of food - that's the equivalent of 13.6 million meals - to food banks all across the United States and Canada. The funds raised at the San Diego Truck Pull will support Move For Hunger's hunger relief and food rescue programs, both in California and nationwide.

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 http://www.moveforhunger.org/.

Ace Relocation Systems is a privately held, family owned and operated corporation headquartered in San Diego, CA. In addition to office and warehouse there, they have the same in eight additional locations from coast to coast. The metro markets they cover locally are Los Angeles/Orange County, The San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle/Tacoma, Phoenix, Austin, San Antonio, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa, Baltimore and Washington, DC. Through the Atlas Van Lines network, they can service any location in North America. Ace Relocation also executes, or arranges for, a substantial amount of international relocations, numbering in the thousands. Their sister companies within ARCA International, international forwarding companies, assists with the shipments being transported by air and sea. The majority of Ace Relocation's revenue comes from servicing the moving needs of the US Government and Fortune 500 companies, including some of the most recognizable entities in the world. For more information, visit https://www.acerelocation.com/.

The DeWitt Companies began as a one-truck operation in 1927 and has transformed into an integrated network of five sister companies that provides relocation, logistics, warehousing and freight forwarding services to businesses, households and military clients all over the world. With wholly-owned assets in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam and the Mainland, our COD, DOD, GSA, and Corporate clients trust us for easy, affordable, and safe transportation of their goods. The DeWitt family of companies includes Royal Hawaiian Movers, DeWitt Guam, Royal Alaskan Movers, Approved Freight Forwarders, and DeWitt Move Worldwide (http://www.dewittmove.com), which operates in more than 100 countries.

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Move For Hunger
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News from Move For Hunger

Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for its first-ever San Diego Truck Pull fundraiser. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull an eight ton truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at AleSmith Brewing Company, San Diego, on Saturday, Feb. 29.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

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EPIC Continues Expansion of Employee Benefits Practice with a new Pharmacy Practice Leader

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today they are continuing to expand their employee benefits resources with the addition of a new Pharmacy Practice Leader, Bob Eisendrath. We are also pleased to announce that we have promoted Craig Hasday to President, National Employee Benefits Practice leader and Cindy Santangelo to National Voluntary Benefits Practice Leader.

Bob Eisendrath brings a strong background in pharmacy benefit management. He brings experience both in sales and national account management, with CVS Caremark for 20 years where he was most recently Area Vice President for Coalition Business. "The addition of Bob will further strengthen our Pharmacy consulting practice as he leads the team through the rapidly changing legislative and therapeutic landscape as our clients grapple with increasing pharmacy prices, one of the most problematic components of escalating cost," said Craig Hasday, National Employee Benefits Practice Leader.

Craig Hasday has been promoted to President, National Employee Benefits Leader. Said Steve Denton, President, EPIC Holdings, "For the past eighteen months, Craig has led EPIC's National Employee Benefits Operations Board. In that role, Craig has worked closely with the geographic employee benefits leaders and has done an incredible job bringing our national teams together."

During this time, EPIC has seen increased communication and enhancements across the board in service offerings for our clients. Further, EPIC has seen great improvement in revenue growth, profitability, and integration of its vast employee benefits platform. Employee Benefits revenue of over $170 million which represents over 20% of EPIC's retail revenue.

Promoting Cindy Santangelo to the new national role as lead of EPIC's Voluntary Benefits practice highlights EPIC's growing focus on the changing workplace dynamic of offering personalized benefits. Santangelo has been with EPIC for 12 years and spent the past 5 years building and growing the Voluntary Benefits practice within EPIC's national Employee Benefit platform. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her role in employee paid worksite benefits consulting as she fully understands how to create a customized program to meet individualized needs.

"We are fortunate to have someone with her expertise on our team to support our clients and other EPIC consultants," said John Gaffney, VP. National Employee Benefits Operations.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

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

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

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

With run rate revenues greater than $730 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

News from EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today they are continuing to expand their employee benefits resources with the addition of a new Pharmacy Practice Leader, Bob Eisendrath.

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

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‘Death Sentence’ by Illegal Eviction for 88-Year Old Disabled Widow? L.A. Judge Denies Her Request to Stay Execution

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge has cleared the way for the L.A. County Sheriff to evict 88-year old Dorothy Green from her own Brentwood Home of 13 years as soon as Monday morning (February 3). Dorothy's doctor says the eviction is likely to cause serious and potentially fatal harm to Dorothy's health. And her attorney, Larry J. Caldwell, contends the eviction is illegal.

Earlier this week, Dorothy, who is disabled, had filed a request for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, asking the L.A. Superior Court for a temporary stay of execution of the eviction.

Dorothy's primary doctor, Alex Gold, M.D., had recommended a 90-day delay of the eviction. "[P]utting Dorothy through the trauma of being evicted from her home now, or in the foreseeable future, will place Dorothy at probable risk of serious harm to her mental and physical health - that could possibly be fatal," in a Declaration filed in court in support of Dorothy's ADA Request.

But on Wednesday, January 30, 2020, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Daniel Juarez denied Dorothy's ADA request, refusing to delay the eviction at all.

Dorothy's attorney, Larry J. Caldwell, believes "the eviction violates Dorothy's right to reasonable accommodation under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act and California's Fair Employment Housing Act that apply to the L.A. Superior Court and the L.A. Sheriff's Department."

"The eviction is also illegal because Dorothy was denied her constitutionally guaranteed due process rights, including her right to jury trial," said Caldwell.

But according to Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl's office, the Sheriff's Department plans to evict Dorothy anyway, unless a court orders them not to.

L.A. celebrity Peggy McIntaggert Seagren, a Green Family friend, said, "I am truly shocked that the Court and Sheriff would risk killing Dorothy Green while our community is still mourning the victims of the tragic helicopter crash."

"We're all painfully mindful of the priceless value of every human life --and how suddenly a beautiful life can be taken," said Seagren.

Caldwell added, "it will be barbaric if the Sheriff illegally kicks a disabled octogenarian widow out of her own home, putting her life in serious danger."

Dorothy's only income is her monthly social security check. She cannot afford to get another home, or to pay for the cost of moving a lifetime of cherished possessions --mementos of the 60 wonderful years she and her late husband Lloyd shared -- in the dream home they built together.

"Even if Dorothy survives the eviction, why add one more homeless person to L.A.'s already overwhelming homeless crisis?" asked Caldwell.

Dorothy Green plans to file an application for an emergency stay in the Second District Court of Appeal later today.

For more information, please contact Larry J. Caldwell at 310-689-9769 or at larry.caldwell@caldwellfirm.net. http://www.caldwellfirm.net/

News from Caldwell Law Firm

A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge has cleared the way for the L.A. County Sheriff to evict 88-year old Dorothy Green from her own Brentwood Home of 13 years as soon as Monday morning (February 3). Dorothy's doctor says the eviction is likely to cause serious and potentially fatal harm to Dorothy's health. And her attorney, Larry J. Caldwell, contends the eviction is illegal.

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

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FIL-AM EXPO 2020 in Northern Virginia on June 13-14, 2020 is host to fashion show uniquely dubbed ‘COUTURE MOD•A•NYO’

FALLS CHURCH, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- After the June 12 Philippine Independence Day, what more is there to do for the Filipino-American (Fil-Am) community? Celebrate more! The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington DC (PACC-DC), in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, is spearheading the Fil-Am Expo 2020 on June 13 and 14 at the Dulles Expo Center.

Why "Couture Mod*A*Nyo"? PACC-DC PRO Olma Inocentes explains, "The word Moda in the Filipino language means fashion, style or vogue and the word Anyo means look, form or appearance - combined, we have the perfect moniker for our uber stylish fashion show."

The couture fashion show on June 14 is the grand finale of an impressive entertainment line-up spread over the two-day Expo. It will feature LA-based designer Puey Quinones and Philippine-based designer DJohn Clement. The show is co-directed by fashion maven Ms. Elle Madrona of International Fashionistas and fashion correspondent Tee Artis of SMTV, who jointly hold more than 20 years of fashion experience between them. Fashion show sponsors Erwin Gomez of famed Karma Salon will provide hair and make-up services and Kingsley Model and Talent Management will provide some of the models.

To add to the top-notch Kingsley models, actress-model Sanya Lopez from Manila was also tapped to model and in addition, PACC-DC has issued a casting call for female and male models on March 22, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2735 Hartland Drive Suite 200, Falls Church, Va.

From PACC-DC president Cristina Sison, "We are all so excited about this fashion show on June 14. We have an absolutely talented cast of designers, directors and models! There will be a pre-fashion show program showcasing Filipino talents, including Cesar Montano, so be sure to come early as seating is first come, first serve. And for the music lovers, we also have the 'Pinoystock,' our version of Woodstock, on June 13."

She added, "There will be lots of music featuring SNRG, a popular mixed hip-hop and R&B band, and at least 7 other bands participating. For those who wish to participate in the Expo, vendor and exhibitor booths are going fast, so reserve yours now! Sponsorship packages are also available."

Please visit our website at https://filamexpo.com/.

Expo tickets may be purchased at Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filipino-american-expo-2020-tickets-81075718657

PACC-DC is on its 26th year of service to the community and its vision is to further grow that presence in the DMV area. It is committed to develop programs and events that have a positive impact on the business community and to foster community outreach initiatives that benefit the entire region.

News from Philippine American Chamber of Commerce DC

After the June 12 Philippine Independence Day, what more is there to do for the Filipino-American (Fil-Am) community? Celebrate more! The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington DC (PACC-DC), in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, is spearheading the Fil-Am Expo 2020 on June 13 and 14 at the Dulles Expo Center.

Related link: https://www.pacc-dc.org/

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HWPL Finally Here to Beautify California

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On Jan 26, 2020 a non-profit volunteer organization called Heavenly Culture, World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL) had joined forces with the city of San Jose to beautify the community and the parks of San Jose.

What kind of results can an international peace organization do for the community of San Jose? The results would be partnering up with the San Jose City to create volunteerism of 100 people to clean and beautify a local park that is known and loved dearly. All in a matter of a few days of planning prior to the event.

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light, colloquially referred to as HWPL, is a non-profit, non-governmental international peace organization. Although it was initially established in Seoul, South Korea, the peace group has branches located in over 200 countries, including one now established in the Northern California region.

As a group working alongside the United Nations to achieve global peace, HWPL collaborates with the International Women's Peace Group (IWPG) and the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) as the organization's wings in accomplishing international tranquility. HWPL, within the last five years since the establishment of the organization, has found much success in achieving their goals toward peace and volunteerism. The HWPL volunteer programs are recognized as one of the most successful and active volunteer associations around the world.

With over 100 volunteers participating last Sunday, local neighbors, friends, and family filled bags of trash and debris to prevent pollution from washing into the creek and around the city park. With the help of the city providing supplies such as litter sticks, pairs of gloves, volunteer vests, and trash bags, HWPL volunteers were able to diligently give back to the community. Staff members gathered from 2:30 p.m. to collect the equipment and set up booths to distribute tools to pick up trash.

Participants started from 3 p.m. until sundown. Not only is the work of collecting the trash and debris beautifying the community, but it also helps with the anti-graffiti and anti-litter programs of San Jose in their mission to improve the health of the city's environment. This is done by preventing and removing trash throughout the neighborhood.

Arena Green Park, across the street from the San Jose Sharks stadium, is located in the heart of Downtown San Jose. Within the Silicon Valley, many residents struggle financially with the high cost of living beside the affluent, middle-class community. Despite the city's proactive approach to help the low-income and homeless citizens, some residents still face dire poverty.

"One of the biggest problems that the parks face are the trash produced by the homeless community. This is seen at Arena Green Park especially, where sports fans from all over the world visit," one HWPL volunteer stated. "It seems to be a never-ending problem."

With a goal of creating a cleaner and less-polluted environment for the people of San Jose, HWPL strives to collaborate with the city of San Jose to create a beautiful home for the residents of the city. Regardless of gender, race, religion, or political differences, the peace volunteer organization encompasses the human desire to volunteer and lend a helping hand.

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On Jan 26, 2020 a non-profit volunteer organization called Heavenly Culture, World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL) had joined forces with the city of San Jose to beautify the community and the parks of San Jose.

Related link: http://hwpl.kr/

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Spodak Dental Group to Help Eradicate Childhood Tooth Decay As Part Of National Children’s Dental Health Month

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Spodak Dental Group (SDG) is participating National Children's Dental Health Month with a goal to eradicate childhood tooth decay. SDG is partnering with All-Star Smiles Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to create a unique experience with an alliance of dentists, athletes and community partners that provides access to uncompromised dental care for underserved children in our communities.

Tooth decay is largely preventable, but it remains one of the most common diseases of childhood, and is five times as common as asthma and seven times as common as hay fever, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

During the entire month of February 2020, SDG will donate $50 from each Invisalign case accepted that month with proceeds going directly to the All-Star Smiles Foundation to screen and treat local children who are in need of dental care. The goal is to help 100 children receive free dental treatment.

WHAT: National Children's Dental Health Month and raising funds to care for underserved children who require care for dental pain and/or trauma.

WHEN: The entire month of February 2020

WHERE: Spodak Dental Group, 3911 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33445

WHY: "This is an amazing opportunity to provide charitable giving to children who desperately need dental care," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist. "Dental pain is the No. 1 reason a child will visit the emergency room or miss school. It's up to us to provide the care they need so they can either avoid unnecessary pain by treating smaller issues now, or helping them to get out of pain so they can get back to being a kid."

JOIN: Call or text (561) 303-2413 with any questions. To support the cause, simply email darien@spodakdental.com or text (561) 303-2413 for ways to help.

ABOUT: For more information on Spodak Dental Group, please visit: https://www.spodakdental.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.

About All-Star Smiles Foundation

The All-Star Smiles Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating the disease of childhood tooth decay. The brainchild of New York Yankees great, Giancarlo Stanton, and Dr. Craig Spodak, the organization's co-founders, All-Star Smiles received its official 501(c)3 status in April 2017. The organization unites community members, dental care providers, and children throughout the country to provide dental care to underserved children in communities nationwide. Since 2015, the organization has helped hundreds of children in receiving the dental care they need, while providing a fun, safe and comfortable experience for them at no cost. To get involved, please visit https://allstarsmiles.org/.

News from Spodak Dental Group

The Spodak Dental Group (SDG) is participating National Children's Dental Health Month with a goal to eradicate childhood tooth decay. SDG is partnering with All-Star Smiles Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to create a unique experience with an alliance of dentists, athletes and community partners.

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

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Injury Attorney Bernard Walsh Guest Speaker at National Trial Lawyers Summit

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney Bernie Walsh of the Bradenton Office Of Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh presented a seminar for attendees of the National Trial Lawyers Summit. Held at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Florida, the National Trial Lawyers Summit is an annual conference of the nation's best plaintiff's attorneys and trial lawyers.

The NTL Summit brings together trial attorneys from around the country to learn from specialists, share ideas, and stay up to date on important changes and trends in the legal industry.

Boasting over 100 speakers and dozens of seminars, this CLE accredited conference offers the opportunity for attendees to learn valuable information from some of the most experienced attorneys in their respective areas of practice.

Attorney Bernie Walsh, participated in the summit by presenting a seminar entitled "Think Outside the Box, Maximizing Damages and Recoveries." During the seminar Mr. Walsh shared his innovative approach to discovering and leveraging additional sources of compensation for clients of personal injury claims, while maximizing the benefit to the client and law firm. This approach can be especially important in personal injury cases where uninsured or underinsured drivers or companies are involved, and also in cases of shared negligence when many parties are found partially negligent.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this to say about the summit, "The NTL Trial Summit is always one of the most important and influential conferences during the year. It's essential for attorneys, no matter how much experience they may have, to stay engaged with the legal community as the laws, rules, and business landscape are constantly changing. While it is true that many attorneys here will gain knowledge that will help them run a more competitive law firm, the ultimate goal of the conference is to provide lawyers with the ability to better serve their clients during contested cases, and continue to build and strengthen the American legal system against the influence of outside interests."

The 2020 National Trial Lawyers Summit in Miami was attended by hundreds of attorneys and legal industry professionals from across the nation from many practice areas. As an accredited Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event, attendees of the summit were able to earn CLE credits required by many State Bar Associations, including the Florida Bar Association. CLE credits are a popular way that states use to ensure attorneys stay informed to better serve clients and the justice system as a whole.

About Attorney Bernie Walsh

A managing partner of Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, Bernard Walsh is an AV Rated Attorney, and has earned a Superb Rating by AVVO. Bernard Walsh is a Board Member of the Florida Justice Association, The National Trial Lawyers and the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA). Bernard Walsh is also the founder and president of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board. Bernard Walsh represents clients across southwest Florida for serious personal injury cases from his office in Bradenton, Florida.

Learn More About Bernard Walsh at https://www.justicepays.com/bradenton

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Attorney Bernie Walsh of the Bradenton Office Of Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh presented a seminar for attendees of the National Trial Lawyers Summit. Held at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Florida, the National Trial Lawyers Summit is an annual conference of the nation's best plaintiff's attorneys and trial lawyers.

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IDS Enhances Audit Worksheet Functionality in idsDoc

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), today announced that it has redesigned the audit worksheet feature in its flagship document preparation platform idsDoc. Now, the audit worksheet dynamically displays vital loan information, including a record of audits and tests conducted, in a single, easy-to-read document, providing investors and auditors with a full understanding of the loan file.

"Today's lenders are required to conduct more testing than ever to ensure their loans meet both regulatory and investor requirements, but without proper documentation to prove these tests were conducted, lenders can miss opportunities to pass the first-glance eye test as well as to reference pending due diligence efforts," said IDS Vice President and General Manager Mark Mackey. "This document has quickly become accepted as a compliance certification for many investors' policies. By providing our clients with an easily referenced summary of audit activities, IDS is fulfilling on its promise to our customers to support their compliance efforts and deliver loan packages that are as precise as possible."

In addition to information on which tests and checks were performed, the audit worksheet also includes calculated values on data related to state, local and custom fields, thus providing an additional layer of security regarding compliance. The document is also intended to serve as a reference point to illuminate inaccuracies or differences between regulatory interpretations.

"Between human error and the often obscure nature of regulatory language, data discrepancies are bound to occur in the origination process," Mackey added. "The IDS audit worksheet serves as an added check to help lenders identify these instances before they cause issues or come to the attention of investors and regulators, thus preserving loan quality and lenders' reputations with these key stakeholders, and so far, the worksheet has proven to be an effective tool for achieving these goals."

About IDS, Inc.

IDS, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, was founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include eSignatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs, particularly in regards to major industry compliance changes. (https://info.idsdoc.com/)

News from International Document Services Inc.

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), today announced that it has redesigned the audit worksheet feature in its flagship document preparation platform idsDoc.

Related link: https://info.idsdoc.com/

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Allegent FCU steps up to the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Challenge, Cranberry Twp., Pennsylvania

WEXFORD, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capturing the buzz of a current Hershey's Reese's Peanut Butter commercial spot - Allegent FCU actually sells Reese's Peanut Butter Cups at a financial institution! The Hershey Company's branded Reese's spot teased the Federal Credit Union into accepting the challenge and partnering with Reese's in fulfilling the commercial spot's thought: that Reese's are "sold literally everywhere business is done, I'm pretty sure you could buy them at a bank."

You can view the spot here:
https://youtu.be/dHYB9qBAiBs

Mark Bruno, Vice President of Allegent, states, "We love to partner with other successful and grounded companies. We viewed the commercial and said, lets act on it, were all about the buzz."

In another statement, Allegent CEO Angelo Lucatorto adds to the conversation, "We're all about the community, and yes, we are an integral part of the Credit Union industry with deep, financially-sound, responsible roots, but our staff likes a fun-loving challenge as well."

Proceeds from the sales benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

About Allegent Federal Credit Union:

Allegent Community Federal Credit Union, formerly known as Allegheny Co. (PA) U.S. Government Employees Federal Credit Union, was chartered on March 7, 1935. Since 1935, the credit union has grown to over 14,000 members, many locations, and over 140 million in assets. Their mission is to be a full-service financial institution and to continuously strive to provide their members with an ever-growing range of quality products and services mixed with one-on-one personal attention that everyone deserves, all while maintaining a safe and sound credit union.

For more info visit https://www.allegentfcu.org/

News from Allegent Federal Credit Union

Capturing the buzz of a current Hershey's Reese's Peanut Butter commercial spot - Allegent FCU actually sells Reese's Peanut Butter Cups at a financial institution! The Hershey Company's branded Reese's spot teased the Federal Credit Union into accepting the challenge and partnering with Reese's in fulfilling the commercial spot's thought: that Reese's are "sold literally everywhere business is done, I'm pretty sure you could buy them at a bank."

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

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Palm Beach Premier Real Estate Lists Rare Find on Boca Raton Waterfront Point Lot

BOCA RATON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Palm Beach Premier Real Estate has just listed an intracoastal dream estate in the heart of Boca Raton. Built in 2002, this Tuscan-inspired villa is situated on a rare-to-find, oversized point lot that boasts panoramic views and a south side location, showering it with sun all day long. With 233 feet of water frontage, this modern-day estate is an absolute gem.

"This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a remarkable piece of luxury Boca Raton real estate on a rarely available oversized waterfront point lot," Listing Broker Grant Freer says.

The property located at 898 Glouchester Street features six bedrooms, eight and a half baths and nearly 9,000 square feet of interior living space.

Upon entry, a grand staircase with stunning wrought-iron railings and an elegant statement chandelier makes an extraordinary first impression. The luxury architectural details throughout the estate include coffered ceilings, crown moldings, a grand entry foyer, custom mill work, imported marble and stone, a chef's dream kitchen with high-end gas appliances, dual refrigerators, spacious island, breakfast nook overlooking the water, large bar area and high-end elements throughout.

"Thoughtful design and detailing are truly found in every room," Grant adds.

The spacious master retreat offers beautiful design elements, a stunning fireplace and built-in TV unit. The suite connects to a private balcony overlooking the water and there's also a water view from the large soaker tub in the hers master en-suite.

There's an elevator, upstairs and downstairs laundry spaces, home theatre, gym, fireplace and four-car garage. Additional features include all new air conditioning units, an outdoor grill area, generator and so much more.

The listing price for this beautiful Boca Raton estate home is $5.65 Million. Click here for the full listing: https://www.palmbeachpremierrealestate.com/property/RX-10595670/?addrs=1

This Boca Raton waterfront property abuts the intracoastal and access canal and has dockage that can accommodate a 75-foot yacht. A stunning sitting room overlooks the waterway and pool area too.

"This property truly offers endless luxury," Broker Associate/Office Manager Gia Freer says. "The prime waterfront views coupled with extraordinary landscape details only add to the property's elegance and serious wow factor."

Watch a YouTube video about this beautiful Boca Raton waterfront mansion here: https://youtu.be/V9XW7ludRg8.

About Palm Beach Premier Real Estate

Founded in 2006, Palm Beach Premier Real Estate is a boutique real estate company that specializes in luxury homes, multi-million-dollar condominiums, gated communities and waterfront properties. The company embraces a five-star customer experience and concierge-style philosophy.

Broker/Owner Grant Freer is originally from the United Kingdom and is respected as a clear communicator with strong negotiating skills. He has a background in accounting, finance and business and has managed multiple successful ventures. With more than 25 years of experience, his knowledge of the housing market combined with his sales and marketing skills make him one of the Palm Beach region's premier real estate brokers.

Gia Freer has more than 20 years of real estate experience. She is intimately familiar with luxury real estate throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties. She's been an early adopter of many new technologies, finding ways to help clients through social media and online video. Much of Gia's success can be credited to her passion for helping people. Her positive energy and attention to detail have earned her great praise for providing high-quality service.

For more information about Palm Beach Premier Real Estate: https://www.palmbeachpremierrealestate.com/

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News from Palm Beach Premier Real Estate

Palm Beach Premier Real Estate has just listed an intracoastal dream estate in the heart of Boca Raton. Built in 2002, this Tuscan-inspired villa is situated on a rare-to-find, oversized point lot that boasts panoramic views and a south side location, showering it with sun all day long. With 233 feet of water frontage, this modern-day estate is an absolute gem.

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

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Indie-Rock Singer-Songwriter Ryan Chernin Releases Moving New Single, ‘FaceTime’

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Indie-rock singer-songwriter Ryan Chernin, whose debut single on Inhuman Records, "Look Right," rocketed up to 25 on Mediabase's AC Chart, just under Ariana Grande's "Breathin," has just released an edgy new single for 2020, "FaceTime."

Listen to Chernin's new single here: https://youtu.be/9q_jjv-E32U

His debut single also climbed to 24 on Digital Radio Tracker's Top 150. These two chart-notching achievements for the 26-year-old musician are almost unheard-of for a new indie artist and intimate the likelihood of another remarkable success for "FaceTime."

The moving new release tells of a young man who longs for FaceTime with a woman he loves, but when he is finally face-to-face with her, he finds himself with the crushing realization that he is at a loss for words. The shattering experience is sure to resonate with an enormous audience.

"FaceTime" features Ryan's virtuosic guitar playing, which goes beyond familiar riffs to provide inventive melodic lines. His voice is custom-made for pop-rock exuding tantalizing timbers, warm and quixotic tones, and captivating sonic flair.

Chernin is also a designer and crafter of custom guitars.

Chernin's first chart-climbing song and promising new release are both taken from his striking debut album, "You Know Who You Are," an evocative collection of daringly introspective songs about the uncertainties and questions we all experience in love and loss. The captivating storytelling and deeply felt observations are presented in Chernin's distinctive stylistic blend of folk music inspired by the signature sounds of the 60s and 70s and by contemporary indie rock.

The songs are punctuated with unpredictable excursions and insights reminiscent of Paul Simon in such classic songs as "The Sounds of Silence."

Chernin's guitar wizardry weaves perfectly with the raw insight of his lyrics, which span the emotional spectrum from dark self-reflection to danceable celebrations. His inviting pop-rock vocal style demonstrates a stunning range, as he moves smoothly between his evocative falsetto and his sometimes soaring, sometimes almost ineffably expressive baritone

The indie label Inhuman Records, which released his debut album and two singles from it, is a Brooklyn-based art collective founded by Ryan Chernin. It brings together talented friends and artists and explores exciting opportunities to collaborate.

Ryan's Music Videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJDwjR7LIMN4dnVI5sDtbzw

Chart-crashing debut single, "Look Right" - https://youtu.be/n4snp53scsc

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News from Inhuman Records

Indie-rock singer-songwriter Ryan Chernin, whose debut single on Inhuman Records, "Look Right," rocketed up to 25 on Mediabase's AC Chart, just under Ariana Grande's "Breathin," has just released an edgy new single for 2020, "FaceTime." His debut single also climbed to 24 on Digital Radio Tracker's Top 150.

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

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Elizabeth Gilbert, Soledad O’Brien, and Azure Antoinette unite to bring inaugural TELL(h)ER Storytelling and Empowerment Summit to San Juan, Puerto Rico

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Coming April 24-26, The TELL(h)ER Summit 2020 is dedicated to providing a space for humans of all backgrounds to tell their stories. Not limited to writers and authors; the three-day summit curated by diverse industry professionals guide attendees (or TELLERS) through the expiration of storytelling in a multitude of creative outlets.

TELLERS kick-off the weekend with a groundbreaking keynote by HBO's award-winning journalist, media producer, and philanthropist, Soledad O'Brien. Engage your inner student in a day of inspired learning, transparency, creative entrepreneurship, and curation from International Best Selling Author, Elizabeth Gilbert and the Forbes.com recognized "Maya Angelou of the Millennial Generation," Azure Antoinette.

Music for the weekend to be curated and hosted by BET Networks producer, Dionne Harmon.

Attendees organically rejuvenate and reset while enjoying the beautiful island of Puerto Rico with a flexible, three-day agenda designed for conscious connection and restful reflection. Intentionally held in the U.S. territory, TELL(h)ER wanted to do their part and bring economic growth, compassion and deserved attention to our sister country.

Sponsors include GLAAD, Mark Bonchek of Shift Thinking, Coca-Cola, Changemaker Strategies, and GALS Founder & Partner, Liz Wolfson and Teller Creative GroupTELL(h)ER is proudly pow(h)ered by Squarespace, Shopify, and Marriott Hotels.

The movement jumpstarts in Los Angeles on February 12, 2020 with a women's empowerment panel discussion moderated by Author and Playboy writer, Bruna Nessif. Panelists include Hailie Sahar (Pose), Hydeia Broadbent (HIV Advocate), Stephanie Drachkovitch (TV Exec), and Yris Palmer (Beauty Entrepreneur).

To Register for #TellHerTalks in Los Angeles, California visit http://tellhertalksla.eventbrite.com.

TELL(h)ER Summit is taking place April 24-26, 2020 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

For registration and more information visit https://www.tellher.co/.

Press Inquiries: Jayce Baron; info@jaycebaron.com.

News from TellHer Summit

Coming April 24-26, The TELL(h)ER Summit 2020 is dedicated to providing a space for humans of all backgrounds to tell their stories. Not limited to writers and authors; the three-day summit curated by diverse industry professionals guide attendees (or TELLERS) through the expiration of storytelling in a multitude of creative outlets.

Related link: https://www.tellher.co/

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ARMCO Reports Strong 2019, Eyes Further Growth and Expansion in 2020

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- After a remarkable 2019, ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, is looking ahead to 2020 for what promises to be an outstanding year. In addition to adding several lenders to its growing roster of clients - including Bay Equity Loans, KWIK Mortgage, The KLR Group and multiple top-25 mortgage companies - ARMCO also achieved a company record in 2019 of one million audits conducted in a single year in its flagship audit platform ACES Audit Technology(TM).

ARMCO also launched several product enhancements in 2019, including a parallel workflow capability that saves time and reduces turn times while maintaining the quality of staff output to the ACES Audit Technology platform. Other noteworthy enhancements include an auto-answer feature that automatically answers audit questions based on available loan data, as well as an enhanced single sign-on that can reduce on-boarding time by more than 50 percent. Encouraged by these accomplishments, the company plans to expand its footprint in 2020 to support risk management, compliance and quality control for financial institutions with multiple loan products and lines, including consumer lending.

"One of the biggest strengths of ACES Audit Technology is its ability to function as an enterprise solution - providing organizations with one platform and removing the need for disparate software solutions and manual processes," ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "In 2020, ARMCO seeks to share its technology with new markets, as ACES Audit Technology has proven it is not just a tool that can be used for mortgage quality control, but for any loan quality initiative in a financial institution."

2019 marked the beginning of ARMCO's relationship with New Capital Partners. The private-equity firm partnered with and invested in ARMCO, strengthening ARMCO's position in the industry and enhancing continued growth and innovation. ARMCO also bolstered its ranks with several key hires and promotions in 2019 and early 2020, including Gauthier's appointment as CEO in October 2019. Kyle Kehoe was hired as executive vice president of sales and Cassie Vosburgh joined as executive vice president of finance. Additionally, Sharon Reichhardt was promoted to executive vice president of operations. There have also been a number of additional hires within operations, product and engineering to round out the team and industrialize the platform and organization.

Throughout 2019, ARMCO and its employees were recognized for multiple industry awards. ARMCO was recognized as an innovative technology company and earned its fifth consecutive HousingWire Tech 100 award. For the third year running, ARMCO was named to National Mortgage Professional's Top 100 Mortgage Employers list, and individually, Reichhardt was named one of HousingWire's inaugural Tech Trendsetters.

"In addition to our award-winning technology, our staff is one of the biggest assets ARMCO possesses," Gauthier added. "Whether they are on the front lines helping to improve loan quality or behind the scenes keeping the operational wheels turning, our team of highly capable, caring employees are all dedicated to supporting our clients' success, and the key hires and promotions made in 2019 and early this year will help ARMCO continue to fulfill on that commitment."

After introducing an initiative during the 2018 holiday season, ARMCO also launched ARMCO CARES in 2019, a company-matching gift program. Available to both part-time and full-time employees, ARMCO CARES offers a dollar-for-dollar match of employee donations to a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization of the employee's choice.

"Giving back is one of ARMCO's key values. Our employees have always been the fuel behind ARMCO's success, and we are grateful to be able to use our success to support those causes that are near and dear to our employees' hearts," Gauthier said. "To date, ARMCO has contributed thousands of dollars to 25 charities through ARMCO CARES, and we look forward to continuing these efforts in 2020."

About ARMCO

Over half of the top 20 mortgage lenders in the U.S. choose ARMCO as their provider of risk management software. ARMCO's product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology(TM), has set the bar for user definability in its category. It is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations outside traditional mortgage origination and servicing.

ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of mortgage risk intel, assuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies, and are using the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality.

For more information, visit http://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

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News from ARMCO ACES Risk Management

After a remarkable 2019, ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, is looking ahead to 2020 for what promises to be an outstanding year. In addition to adding several lenders to its growing roster of clients ARMCO also achieved a company record in 2019 of one million audits conducted in a single year in its flagship audit platform ACES Audit Technology.

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

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CONCRETE JUNGLE NO MORE – Catalyst Experiential to Bring Green Space Along Pennsauken, NJ Corridor

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ — The Township of Pennsauken, New Jersey, in public private partnership with Catalyst Experiential, will bring some much needed green space back to the heavily commercial Pennsauken corridor in the form of two Community Landmarks, a Clocktower on Route 38 and a Monument on Marlton Pike. More than 70% of the land along Route 38 and 70 is zoned commercial, and commercial land can be 85% “impervious” – meaning concrete and asphalt as opposed to landscaping and greenery.

In keeping with that zoning, the actual percentage of impervious surfaces on the commercial land is. . . 85%. Further, businesses maximize the amount of impervious surface for buildings, parking lots, sidewalks, and other things that enable their business to flourish or allow people to get to them.

Catalyst Experiential is working with Pennsauken to introduce nature along two parcels. The first, a Clocktower on Route 38, will replace a car stereo installation shop that occupies an unsightly 1960s single-story purple building. The site, which is almost entirely covered in concrete, will be demolished, and the property will be converted into a vibrant green space with an extensive water feature. The current cold, uninviting concrete building will be transformed into an enticing Clocktower constructed of living plants, an extensive water feature, township identification, and, of course, a clock.

The second is a Monument on Marlton Pike that will replace a closed rug store. It will include a pond as well as township identification.

Amanda Toton, VP of Development for Catalyst Experiential, noted, “The projects both uniquely identify Pennsauken Township, welcome visitors, and revitalize two underutilized parcels in the community.”

The structures each feature high quality digital displays that, in addition to advertising, will be used by the Township as a communication platform that enables quick information-sharing with local residents about community events and other important messages, free of charge.

“Both of these sites have been on our wish list to revitalize,” said, Betsy McBride, former Mayor and a member of the Pennsauken Township Committee. “We are very excited to not only revitalize them, but to transform them into much needed green space in our community.”

The structures fall in line with the Pennsauken Green Team initiative that consists of residents and municipal employees who have a strong interest in the environment and who work towards making Pennsauken Township more sustainable.

The Township participates in Community Visioning, by which residents envision the future they want through meaningful public participation. Stakeholders imagine where they would like the community to be in 10 or 20 years. This shared vision creates the basis for developing goals and completing actions that move the municipality toward a more ideal, sustainable community. This vision is moving towards more green space in the area, with the transformation of two underutilized concrete spaces.

More on Catalyst Experiential

Catalyst Experiential is redefining the physical form of communication by integrating visual communication technology with municipal landmarks, public safety facilities, and community gathering places. Imagine dog parks, pedestrian bridges, art centers, or fire stations that serve the public while enabling the local government, schools, charities, and businesses to speak directly to the community they serve.

Catalyst works closely with communities to understand their needs so that they can develop solutions at no cost to taxpayers. The solutions frequently transform the under-utilized property into a community asset that combines art, architecture, and advertising in a unique way.

Visit https://www.catalystex.com/ for more information. Follow Catalyst Experiential on LinkedIn for updates on the company and exciting new projects.

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News from Catalyst Experiential

The Township of Pennsauken, New Jersey, in public private partnership with Catalyst Experiential, will bring some much needed green space back to the heavily commercial Pennsauken corridor in the form of two Community Landmarks, a Clocktower on Route 38 and a Monument on Marlton Pike. More than 70% of the land along Route 38 and 70 is zoned commercial, and commercial land can be 85% “impervious” – meaning concrete and asphalt as opposed to landscaping and greenery.

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‘MINE NOT YOURS’ FASHION RELEASE: Cozy loungewear for your Valentine

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aunt and Niece team, Jordan Willner and Debbie Rosove have a new cozy luxury loungewear line that you won't want to miss out on! Mine Not Yours is an all-women run lifestyle loungewear brand that launched in 2019, inspired by the idea of looking cute and chic while feeling cozy, cute, and chic.

The brand is here to spread the message that what's mine is not yours without permission! Everything from the insanely soft handpicked fabric selections to the cut and sew, is made with love in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Join the movement and come get "shmumfy!"

After successful launches of the brand at both Fred Segal Malibu and Fred Segal Sunset in 2019, the line is now available for purchase online and can be found in stores at Kingfisher Road Woodland Hills and TAGS Beverly Hills. If you're looking to treat yourself, or get your Valentine all cozied up, Mine Not Yours loungewear is the way to go!

Niece and Aunt team, Jordan Willner and Debbie Rosove are the brains behind the brand Mine Not Yours, an LA based (and LA made) clothing line that's purpose is to represent all things cozy and comfy. The clothing has been featured on Good Morning La La Land and NBC California Live. The brand is also aligned with multiple charities and organizations as part of their mission of "it's mine but it feels good to share."

Mine Not Yours is available for purchase at Kingfisher Road Woodland Hills and TAGS Beverly Hills, or online at: http://www.minenotyours.com/

Be sure to follow their social platforms to keep updated on giveaways, promotions, and new products:
IG: @minenotyours_usa
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Aunt and Niece team, Jordan Willner and Debbie Rosove have a new cozy luxury loungewear line that you won't want to miss out on! Mine Not Yours is an all-women run lifestyle loungewear brand that launched in 2019, inspired by the idea of looking cute and chic while feeling cozy, cute, and chic.

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Jim McCann Announces a Prime Location Palm Beach Monterey Style Residence

PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Luxury Palm Beach Agent, Jim McCann, lists an incredible Palm Beach residence offered for $6.7 Million. The treelined avenues of Palm Beach are home to some world's most iconic luxury properties, delivering a lifestyle of privilege and style. And now, it's your turn to experience this sought-after way of life with this stunning Monterey style home. Perched in a prime location and shrouded by a canopy of thriving greenery and lush foliage, this gorgeous house oozes a cheerful, yet sophisticated ambience and is perfectly positioned on a 19,284 square foot lot.

More information on 267 Dunbar Road can be found at: https://www.premierestateproperties.com/p/267-Dunbar-Road-Palm-Beach-FL-33480/dmgid_136555107

Proudly boasting 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 partial baths in its 5,236 square foot floorplan, this is a remarkable home in every way. Showcased by soaring ceilings adorned with cypress paneling, flawless wood, marble flooring, and an elegance which is etched into every finish, it is brimming with beauty and intrigue.

A cozy living room with warm wood finishes and fireplace promises to be an inviting haven for relaxation or gathering with guests, and the centrally placed wood paneled library overlooks spacious grounds. The well-designed kitchen and dining room are gleaming examples of elegance, with the kitchen boasting a surplus of storage, stainless steel appliances, and an eat-in counter. The centrally placed family room opens to the sunny patio via French doors and will foster happy, heartfelt memories.

Residing on the second floor, the sumptuous, sun-infused master suite is a restful and superior sanctuary complemented by a dressing room with dual walk-in closets, master bathroom with spa, and a balcony with a spiral staircase to ensure you can access the beautiful backyard with ease. Two more bedrooms - one with en-suite and both with walk-in closets - also await, while the upstairs study can be utilized as a 4th bedroom.

Outdoors, indulge in a peaceful and private oasis while you soak up the eternal sunshine which spills over the 16' x 32' swimming pool, manicured gardens, and areas zoned for relaxation. You can also dine, alfresco style, in the covered loggia and sip cocktails under the shadows of towering palms which sway gently in the Floridian breeze, or retreat to the secluded rooftop balcony and be mesmerized by the glorious views.

Considered one of the top residential streets on the Island, Dunbar Road is flanked by the glistening white sands and pristine North Atlantic Ocean on one end and the famed Lake Trail which hugs the Intracoastal Waterway at the other. You're also less than 2 miles from the Everglades Club and the Palm Beach Country Club and central to the renowned Worth Avenue, with its Michelin star dining and world-class designer shopping. Midtown shopping is on hand at The Royal Poinciana Plaza, and if the local social scene should beckon, The Breakers, Mar-a-Lago, the Flagler Museum and The Society of the Four Arts Museum & Gardens are also close by. Finally, travelers can take advantage of private and commercial air services at Palm Beach International Airport, located less than 15 minutes away.

For a sneak peek of this Monterey style residence, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdj6cqKzxnc&t=8s

About Jim McCann:

Immediate Past President of the Palm Beach Board of Realtors, Jim McCann, is ranked in the top 200 Real Estate Agents in the nation for 2019 and has been included on this list since 2007, selling over $100 million in high-end Palm Beach homes each year. Over the course of his 30-year career in Palm Beach real estate he has represented over $2Billion+ in sales transactions. He is known for his unparalleled real estate marketing expertise, his masterful negotiating abilities, and for his excellent professionalism providing top customer service. Jim is constantly on the forefront of implementing cutting edge strategies to get his client's listings mass exposure. He continues to surpass the luxury real estate competition in Palm Beach year after year all while maintaining a reputation for doing business with utmost integrity. To find out more about the opportunity to own the most luxurious homes in Palm Beach, please visit: http://jimmccann.info

Jim McCann & Associates
Contact- Jim McCann
Phone- 561.655.5560
URL- https://www.premierestateproperties.com/palm-beach/agent-bio/jimmccann
Email: Jim@premierestateproperties.com
Address- 125 Worth Avenue, Suite 221, Palm Beach, FL 33480

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News from Jim McCann & Associates, Premier Estate Properties

Luxury Palm Beach Agent, Jim McCann, lists an incredible Palm Beach residence offered for $6.7 Million. The tree-lined avenues of Palm Beach are home to some world's most iconic luxury properties, delivering a lifestyle of privilege and style. And now, it's your turn to experience this sought-after way of life with this stunning Monterey style home.

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Velocity Credit Union commits to downtown Austin with construction of its new branch

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Velocity Credit Union, a fixture of the Austin financial scene since 1947, has begun site preparation for its new branch office in downtown Austin. To be located on the southeast corner of 12th and Sabine Streets, the new facility is being built immediately across Sabine Street and just to the east of Velocity's current downtown location (610 E. 11th Street). The credit union's headquarters have been at this location for many years. Construction for the new branch is imminent and it is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2020. Once the facility is completed, the old headquarters site will be used for new development.

"We want to assure our members that, in spite of the hardhats, demolition and construction crews they might see, our current downtown office, ATMs and drive-through teller lanes remain fully operational," said Debbie Mitchell, Velocity's president and CEO. "Velocity has operated from our east 12th Street location since 1961 and we remain committed to our downtown members and business relationships. The credit union looks forward to being a vital part of, and partner to those leading, the re-development of the Waller Creek area, the medical center and the evolving residential and entertainment community. This area has been our home for almost 60 years and Velocity Credit Union will continue to serve downtown Austin for many more years to come."

The new branch was designed by Mente Sowell Architects of Austin and will be constructed by Austin Canyon Corporation. At just over 5,000 square feet, the branch will feature a full service lobby, safe deposit box services, and four drive-thru lanes equipped with state-of-the-art Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs). The branch will employ a staff of 8-10, who can handle all member service needs including teller transactions, opening new accounts, wealth management services and loan services.

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

About Velocity:

Velocity Credit Union is one of the largest Austin-area credit unions with branches located in Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park. Chartered in 1947, the institution serves a five-county area, and enjoys a broad and diverse community membership. The credit union employs more than 200 people in the area, has assets of approximately $856 million and serves more than 84,000 members. To learn more about Velocity Credit Union's products and services, visit https://www.velocitycu.com/.

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Velocity Credit Union, a fixture of the Austin financial scene since 1947, has begun site preparation for its new branch office in downtown Austin. To be located on the southeast corner of 12th and Sabine Streets, the new facility is being built immediately across Sabine Street and just to the east of Velocity's current downtown location (610 E. 11th Street).

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EPIC Launches National Farm and Ranch Practice

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today they are expanding their insurance offering in the Farm & Ranch Insurance market with the practice being led by Chris Moore (President, EPIC Farm & Ranch). The Farm & Ranch practice will be a culmination of specialists in Indiana and Florida serving clients across a national footprint.

Chris joined EPIC from ONI Risk Partners where he led the Farm & Agribusiness practice. ONI Risk Partners was a part of the acquisition of Prime Risk Partners by EPIC in November 2019. Chris currently works with over 100 farm clients across 12 states. Chris has co-created specialty insurance products beyond standard property & casualty products.

Chris created the first health insurance product that protects hog producers against PRRS and PEDv (two major viruses that disrupt production) as well as the first Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) insurance program to exist in the United States. Chris understands that new risks emerge as farms evolve.

The Farm & Ranch practice's primary focus is working with their clients to proactively manage emerging risks. By proactively managing their risks, farmers and ranchers can move forward in confidence knowing their downside is protected.

In partnership with the team from the Jerry Parks Agency, a division of EPIC and their specialty expertise in equine insurance, it is a perfect match to build a strong practice and partnership moving forward offering our clients the best in farm and ranch insurance consulting.

For more information please contact:

Chris Moore via email chris.moore@epicbrokers.com or via phone at (317) 650-4519.

Scott Davis, President, National Specialty Group, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, said, "We are very excited about expanding our capabilities in the area of Farm, Ranch and Equine business and know that with Chris at the helm of the practice we will see much success."

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

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

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

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

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

News from EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today they are expanding their insurance offering in the Farm & Ranch Insurance market with the practice being led by Chris Moore (President, EPIC Farm & Ranch).

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Bank of Southern California N.A. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2019 Results

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL) today reported results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. Total assets ended the year at $830 million at December 31, 2019, an increase of 8.1% compared to December 2018. Total loans increased 6.6% to $677 million and total deposits increased 7.0% to $672 million compared to the prior year as well.

Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2019, was $1.64 million, compared to $1.72 million in Q3 2019 and $2.00 million in Q4 2018. Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2019, were $6.77 million up 29% from $5.26 million for the year ended December 2018. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.78 for the year ended December 2019 versus $0.71 in the year ended December 2018.

Fourth Quarter 2019 Highlights
* Announced plan of merger with CalWest Bancorp, expected to close in Q2 2020
* Announced completion of capital offering and plans to form Holding Company

Nathan Rogge, President and CEO of Bank of Southern California said, "We produced solid results for 2019 and continue to increase meaningful loan and deposit relationships while maintaining strong credit quality across our portfolio. Specifically, we reported strong commercial and industrial loan growth, increased non-interest bearing DDA, and a rise in total assets, largely attributed to our recent capital raise."

The Banks' focus on C&I lending is not only reflected in a 14% increase in outstanding C&I loans during the year, but also in undisbursed C&I commitments, which increased 46% during the year. Non-interest bearing demand deposits, increased 22% during 2019, a result of our emphasis on relationship-based banking.

"As we enter 2020, we remain focused on advancing and driving growth in the Southern California market. Our strategic merger with CalWest Bank will provide us with an expanded branch presence covering Orange County and the Inland Empire as well as operational synergies and efficiencies, thus allowing us to better serve the business community. The merger is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2020," concluded Rogge.

John Farkash, Chairman of the Board said, "We are pleased to report another solid quarter to close out 2019. The Bank has achieved good momentum in executing our strategy and moving towards a relationship-focused approach to banking. As we look ahead, we remain focused on driving long-term value for our customers and shareholders."

Additional Financial Highlights
* Total loans decreased $8 million during the 4th quarter to $677 million at quarter end; the reduction was primarily related to construction loans, which declined $10 million during the quarter as projects paid off as planned. The pace of total loan payoffs slowed in the second half of 2019 to $37 million, down from the $62 million pace set in the first six months of the year. Compared to the first half of the year, new loan origination units increased by 28% in the second half of the year resulting in $155 million in total gross loan commitments in 2019.
* During 2019, the Bank has focused on improving its core deposit portfolio. This is not only reflected in the 22% growth in noninterest-bearing demand (DDA) during 2019, but also in the growth of money market deposits, which increased $26 million, or 12%, during 2019. This core deposit growth allowed the Bank to decrease reliance on higher cost time deposits, which declined 9% during 2019.
* Noninterest expenses grew $3.6 million in 2019 compared to 2018. However, both years include non-recurring costs associated with merger and restructuring expenses, $2.1 million in 2018 related to the merger with Americas United Bank, and $592k in 2019 associated with the plan of merger with CalWest Bank.
* Nonperforming assets continue to be very low and were 0.23% of total assets at December 31, 2019, compared to 0.60% at December 31, 2018. The allowance for loan losses (ALLL) was 0.79% of total loans at December 31, 2019, up from 0.69% at December 31, 2018. When including $1.9 million in loan fair value credit marks (LFVCM), the ALLL and LFVCM represent 1.07% of total loans versus 1.10% at December 31, 2018.

[Quarterly Financial Highlights Table Follows]

More details about our quarterly results are available on our website and through the following link to our most recent quarterly results and trends: https://www.banksocal.com/about-us/financials.

About Bank of Southern California
A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, California, is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients. The Bank currently operates eleven branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as a production office in West Los Angeles.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain comments or information that constitute forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) and Bank of Southern California intends for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of that Act.
Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may." Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management's views as of any subsequent date. Future events are difficult to predict. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those presented, either expressed or implied, in this news release. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the ability of the Bank to successfully execute its business plan; changes in interest rates and interest rate relationships; changes in demand for products and services; the degree of competition by traditional and non-traditional competitors; changes in banking legislation or regulation; changes in tax laws; changes in prices, levies and assessments; the impact of technological advances; the outcomes of contingencies; trends in customer behavior as well as their ability to repay loans; and changes in the national and local economy.
Bank of Southern California undertakes no obligation to update or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Amanda Conover
Bank of Southern California
aconover@banksocal.com
858.847.4762

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Bank of Southern California

Quarterly Financial Highlights
(Unaudited)
QuarterlyAnnual
($$ in thousands except per share data)2019 2019 2019 2019 2018
4th Qtr3rd Qtr2nd Qtr1st Qtr4th Qtr2019 2018
EARNINGS
 Net interest income$7,7367,7957,6257,6988,03130,85424,900
 Provision for loan losses$2003002003004501,0001,600
 NonInterest income$3216955194205261,9542,803
 NonInterest expense$5,5125,7115,7055,1985,27922,12518,571
 Income tax expense$7097636677718232,9102,274
 Net income$1,6361,7161,5721,8492,0056,7735,258
 Basic earnings per share$0.190.200.190.220.240.800.74
 Average shares outstanding8,578,1028,410,5228,410,5228,409,2728,402,2518,452,1047,091,176
 Ending shares outstanding9,405,1908,410,5228,410,5228,410,5228,408,0229,405,1908,408,022
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
 Return on average assets0.79%0.87%0.82%0.99%1.07%0.87%0.87%
 Return on average common equity5.93%6.37%6.02%7.30%7.91%6.39%6.57%
 Yield on loans5.23%5.44%5.59%5.66%5.63%5.47%5.39%
 Yield on earning assets4.88%5.21%5.24%5.36%5.40%5.17%5.01%
 Cost of deposits0.88%0.99%0.98%0.96%0.84%0.95%0.70%
 Net interest margin4.01%4.24%4.28%4.41%4.59%4.23%4.36%
 Efficiency ratio68.42%67.26%70.05%64.03%61.70%67.44%67.04%
CAPITAL
 Tangible equity to tangible assets12.58%10.83%11.62%11.29%11.01%12.58%11.01%
 Book value (BV) per common share$12.8112.7712.5612.3012.0612.8112.06
 Tangible BV per common share$10.8510.5610.3410.079.8110.859.81
ASSET QUALITY
 Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)$(11)36(9)(7)(0)9303
 Allowance for loan losses (ALLL)$5,3635,1534,8884,6794,3735,3634,373
 ALLL to total loans0.79%0.75%0.78%0.74%0.69%0.79%0.69%
 Loan fair value credit marks (LFVCM)$1,9062,0302,2492,4792,5941,9062,594
 ALLL and LFVCM to total loans1.07%1.05%1.14%1.14%1.10%1.07%1.10%
 Nonperforming loans$1,9112,2252,0333,2984,5741,9114,574
 Other real estate owned$0000000
 Nonperforming assets to total assets0.23%0.27%0.27%0.43%0.60%0.23%0.60%
END OF PERIOD BALANCES
 Total loans$676,655684,717623,424628,538634,651676,655634,651
 Total assets$830,186839,060766,730768,823767,948830,186767,948
 Deposits$671,914692,899632,246635,676627,816671,914627,816
 Loans to deposits100.71%98.82%98.60%98.88%101.09%100.71%101.09%
 Shareholders' equity$120,523107,400105,619103,481101,360120,523101,360
 Full-time equivalent employees979610096949794
AVERAGE BALANCES (QTRLY) | | (YTD)
 Total loans$678,015664,946623,541629,799627,544649,251495,252
 Earning assets$766,012730,165714,889707,920694,190729,844571,450
 Total assets (net of AFS valuation)$818,989783,043766,960755,842741,463781,386604,727
 Deposits$671,443641,867633,478628,950626,433644,045517,546
 Shareholders' equity$109,464106,853104,745102,707100,500105,96380,078

News from Bank of Southern California NA

Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL) today reported results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. Total assets ended the year at $830 million at December 31, 2019, an increase of 8.1% compared to December 2018. Total loans increased 6.6% to $677 million and total deposits increased 7.0% to $672 million compared to the prior year as well.

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Top of Mind Co-founder Sherwood Lawrence Steps into Dual Role as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Creative Officer

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced Sherwood Lawrence will take on the role of chief marketing officer in addition to his current position as chief creative officer.

Lawrence has held a number of c-suite roles since the founding of Top of Mind in 2003, including oversight of the firm's finance, technology and creative departments. As chief marketing officer, he will align Top of Mind's marketing strategy with the organization's sales and user adoption goals. Lawrence will also continue to serve Surefire clients as Top of Mind's chief creative officer.

"It's humbling to know that we've built the mortgage industry's number-one CRM almost exclusively by letting our clients' successes speak for themselves," said Lawrence. "Yet we've been hearing from our clients, partners and industry friends that it's time for us to be more vocal about the great work we do together.

Since 2003, we've been creating customers for life by combining an intelligent marketing automation platform, a vast creative library of content, and an ever-evolving array of capabilities and integrations to fully engage customers along their entire customer journey," continued Lawrence. "It's my pleasure to take on this new role and share with the market more broadly how Top of Mind and its partners continue to help our clients win every day. You'll be hearing a lot more from us in 2020."

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) has grown from a bootstrapped post-close, follow-up solution into the leading CRM/marketing automation firm in the mortgage industry. Their Surefire platform is widely regarded as the gold standard in enterprise CRM, automating best practice throughout a borrower's prospect-to-repeat-customer lifecycle.

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News from Top of Mind Networks

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced Sherwood Lawrence will take on the role of chief marketing officer in addition to his current position as chief creative officer.

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Ninety-Six-Year-Old Marine Releases New Commemorative Song

BRADENTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- On Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 1 p.m., come meet and greet a ninety-six-year-old marine, Gene Christie, as he releases his CD containing a song to honor his fellow Marines in the 5th Division who won the Battle of Iwo Jima at great sacrifice.

The bloodiest battle in Marine Corp history, the Battle of Iwo Jima began over 75 years ago on February 19, 1945. It was very instrumental in the defeat of the Japanese during World War Two.

"My fellow 18 and 19-year-old marines never had a chance to live," said Gene Christie.

The meet and Greet will be at:

Elan of Manatee, 7375 Stone River Rd., Bradenton, FL 34203; (941) 229-0052. 1 p.m. EST.

Reader and Listener Interest

Many of your readers and listeners would be fascinated to hear Gene Christie's story and song. The sorrow he feels about his fallen and wounded Marines 75 years later is a story that must be told. His story and song are a testament to the scars many veterans carry daily! His song and story are a perfect addition for the upcoming 75th anniversary on February 19, 2020!

Song Availability

The song "Thirty Days Later" is now available on many digital outlets like iTunes, Amazon Music and Apple Music.

For more information on the song, visit: http://thirtydayslater.com

The CDs will be available beginning February 12, 2020 at: Elan of Manatee, 7375 Stone River Rd., Bradenton, FL 34203.

"Thirty Days Later" is U.S. Copyright #1-8302389241 in the United States and/or other countries.

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News from Gene Christie

On Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 1 p.m., come meet and greet a ninety-six-year-old marine, Gene Christie, as he releases his CD containing a song to honor his fellow Marines in the 5th Division who won the Battle of Iwo Jima at great sacrifice.

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