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With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 149 Percent, Aligned Ranks No. 64 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Mid-Atlantic Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

ALEXANDRIA, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aligned Technology Solutions, an IT and security service partner that provides comprehensive IT & cybersecurity solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, ranked No. 64 on Inc. magazine's fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Mid-Atlantic private companies, based in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Mid-Atlantic economy's most dynamic segment - its independent small businesses.

"Aligned Technology Solutions is elated to receive this award," said Don Sauer, a co-founder of Aligned. "This is our third consecutive appearance on an Inc. 5000 Regionals list. I thank our amazing clients and talented staff for helping us reach this incredible milestone. Our employees' dedication to our mission and go-giver attitude drives our continued success. We look forward to continuing to add value to our client's lives with our best IT services and solutions."

"Our Managed Services and Managed Security clients are always telling us how much they appreciate our world-class service," said Gar Whaley, Aligned co-founder. "We're ecstatic to provide clients with top-notch service and technology solutions that elevate their strategies - helping them to grow and secure their business. We're honored to be named to the Inc. 5000 Regional rankings."

The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Mid-Atlantic region. Between 2019 and 2021, these 141 private companies had an average growth rate of 381 percent and, in 2021 alone, they added 14,439 jobs and $2.66 billion to the Mid-Atlantic region's economy. Companies based in the Richmond, Virginia and the Washington, D.C. areas had the highest growth rates overall.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Mid-Atlantic can be found at inc.com/mid-atlantic starting February 28, 2023 - including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria.

"This year's Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America's off-the-charts growth companies. They're disrupters and job creators, and all delivered an outsize impact on the economy. Remember their names and follow their lead. These are the companies you'll be hearing about for years to come," said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. magazine.

About Aligned Technology Solutions

Aligned is an award-winning service provider that has supported organizations in leveraging and managing their technology since 2010. Businesses gain a powerful marketplace advantage when they partner with Aligned because they gain access to the latest in IT outsourcing, cybersecurity, compliance, and cloud solutions. A core belief demonstrated by the Aligned team is that all partners deserve world-class concierge care from highly skilled professionals.

Leaders that want to maximize their IT - and allow it to become a truly strategic asset to their organization - partner with Aligned. For more information, visit our Aligned Technology Solutions website or follow us @AlignedTechnologySolutions on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Learn more: https://www.myalignedit.com/

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Regionals

Methodology

The 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2019 and 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent-not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies-as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc. Media

The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent.

The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.

Aligned Technology Solutions, an IT and security service partner that provides comprehensive IT & cybersecurity solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, ranked No. 64 on Inc. magazine's fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Mid-Atlantic private companies, based in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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

Unlocking Player Potential: Stack Sports and Versus Join Forces to Drive Player Development

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Stack Sports and Versus (VS), a digital learning platform rooted in sport, announced today a strategic alliance aimed at providing access to content focused on leadership, mindset, and competitive excellence from the world's best athletes and coaches.

Born out of an industry void of reliable and accurate training and mentorship, VS was created to be a vehicle for any aspiring athlete to learn the critical skills needed to succeed both in sports and in life. With the latest conversational video A.I. technology, VS is the first digital learning platform to give users the ability to ask questions and receive responses in real-time from the brand's roster of expert athletes, including Albert Pujols, Jennie Finch, Kelley O'Hara, Tyler Adams, and others.

"The partnership with Stack Sports amplifies our efforts to provide any aspiring athlete with access to the people, insights, and vision that can help them reach their highest potential," said Eric Frye, CEO at VS. "Now every player, parent, and coach within the Stack Sports ecosystem can access VS' exclusive content focused on leadership, mindset, and competitive excellence from the world's best athletes and coaches. Further, through our video AI technology, users can ask questions and engage in conversations that align well with Stack's overarching focus to drive engagement, foster positive mindset, and enhance player development."

With Stack Sports' mission to increase participation and transform the sport experience, this partnership is a natural fit and offers a unique opportunity for player development using AI within the sports community. With over 35 million users globally Stack Sports will help VS serve an unmatched ecosystem of sports families and clubs.

"We are thrilled to partner with Versus and bring their innovative and unique approach to player development to the Stack Sports community. The integration of conversational video AI technology and access to world-class athletes and coaches will provide a valuable and personalized learning experience for players, coaches, and parents," said Brandon Shangraw SVP of Innovation at Stack Sports. "This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission while delivering real value to athletes, parents, and partners."

VS is committed to contributing 10% of topline revenue to charitable organizations that focus on development and access for underserved youth as a part of its mission to level the playing field.

For more information, visit https://versus.co/partner/stacksports

About Versus (VS):

Versus (VS) was founded by St. Louis Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol and his wife Amber Marmol to supply aspiring athletes with a new platform to learn vital skills, techniques and lessons to apply on and off the field. Using next generation conversational AI technology, VS is the first learning platform to give users the ability to ask questions live during a session and receive a response from the brand's roster of expert athletes, or "Mavens." VS Mavens are some of the greatest athletes in sports including Fernando Tatis Jr., Albert Pujols, Jennie Finch, and Jessica Mendoza. To stay up to date on the newest developments and announcements go to versus.co or follow us on social - TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

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Stack Sports and Versus (VS), a digital learning platform rooted in sport, announced today a strategic alliance aimed at providing access to content focused on leadership, mindset, and competitive excellence from the world's best athletes and coaches.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

HomeScout partners with Down Payment Resource to capture consumer demand for homebuyer assistance program information

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it has partnered with HomeScout LLC to help mortgage lenders generate and convert more leads by meeting heightened consumer demand for information about affordable pathways to homeownership.

HomeScout provides a suite of tools and services to help mortgage lenders increase production by generating and nurturing in-market homebuyer business at the early stages of the home buying journey. With affordability challenges causing many qualified borrowers to sideline themselves from home buying, HomeScout has partnered with Down Payment Resource to rally homebuyer engagement with programs that reduce the costs of homeownership.

HomeScout has embedded Down Payment Resource's down payment assistance (DPA) finder in its partner-branded property search sites, thereby flagging listings that are eligible for homebuyer assistance programs including down payment and closing cost assistance, Mortgage Credit Certificates and affordable first mortgages. Each eligible listing invites consumers to discover which programs and how much funding they may be eligible for by supplying basic qualification information such as household size and income. Loan originators are notified when consumers engage with the DPA tool, enabling them to reach out with financial guidance at the earliest signs of homebuyer intent.

"Consumers' eagerness to engage with our tools continues to signal an immense, unmet appetite for homebuyer assistance," said DPR Founder and CEO Rob Chrane. "By making DPA program information easily accessible through its consumer-facing portal and loan originator-branded landing pages, HomeScout is helping lenders see the opportunity homebuyer assistance programs offer to fill sales pipelines while helping qualified borrowers overcome financing hurdles to homeownership."

"Rob and his team are moving the needle by exposing a groundswell of consumer DPA interest, but the fact remains that consumers need lender support to finance a mortgage with down payment assistance," said HomeScout Founder and CEO David Camp. "HomeScout's partnership with Down Payment Resource opens additional avenues for transactions for lenders, aligning with our mission to help our clients increase production."

About Down Payment Resource:

Down Payment Resource (DPR) is an award-winning technology provider helping the housing industry connect homebuyers with the homebuyer assistance they need. With toolsets tailored for real estate agents, multiple listing services and mortgage lenders, DPR's technology empowers housing professionals to make affordable home financing opportunities more accessible while growing business and forging referral partnerships. The only organization to track the details of every U.S. homebuyer assistance program, DPR frequently lends its expertise to nonprofits, housing finance agencies, policymakers, government-sponsored enterprises, think tanks and trade organizations seeking to improve housing affordability. Its technology is used by five of the top 10 retail mortgage lenders by volume, three of the four largest real estate listing websites and 500,000 real estate agents. For more information, visit https://downpaymentresource.com/.

About HomeScout:

HomeScout is a lender-centric platform dedicated to growing conversions and retention rates for the mortgage industry. Built by real estate and mortgage industry veterans, HomeScout provides an extraordinary suite of solutions to best serve in-market home buyers and sellers, while also providing the necessary tools to amplify business growth.

With HomeScout, consumers will find all the tools they need to help them through the home buying and selling journey, including a branded and secure search portal.

HomeScout is committed to the retention and growth of database clients while providing commission security and consistency for mortgage professionals and organizations.

For more information on HomeScout visit https://homescout.realty.com/.

Twitter: @DwnPmtResource #downpaymentassistance #mortgagemarketing #proptech #fintech

Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it has partnered with HomeScout LLC to help mortgage lenders generate and convert more leads by meeting heightened consumer demand for information about affordable pathways to homeownership.

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

EOarts Brings Together Extraordinary International Talents From Different Creative Industries For A Show In Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- On March 18, 2023, The Espejo Organization for the Arts (EOarts) will present THE EXTRAORDINARIES, an exhibition that brings together some of the best foreign-born talents working in the American creative industry. "The goal of the show is to highlight the quality and innovation that imported talent brings to the cultural and creative landscape of the US," said Kika Espejo, Director of EOarts.

The show, which takes its title from the denomination of the visa and permanent resident status awarded to professionals of extraordinary ability in the field of the arts, includes an array of creative practices from immigrant artists from all over the world.

"Creatives who have obtained Extraordinary Ability immigration statuses have demonstrated their original contribution to their field but don't often get much visibility, nor does the wide public recognize what an important role imported talent plays in the development of our country's creative industry," Espejo explains.

This show presents a survey of the works that a selection of these professionals are currently developing, bringing together creators of many different industries to promote and bring awareness to the significance that immigrant talents play in the development of the American cultural field.

The show will count on the participation of accomplished and award-winning international artists and creative professionals. In the area of visual arts, the exhibition will present the works of Brazilian painter and illustrator Niege Borges, Japanese sand artist Naoshi, Lebanese mix media artist Hildos, Hongkongese artist and milliner Penny Chu, Iranian Illustrator Elham Ataeiazar, and Spanish painters Amaia Marzabal and Aida Miro. Macedonian visual artist Mensur Bojda, Ukranian surface and texture artist Maksym Kazarin, and Indian multidisciplinary artist Kuldeep Singh are also taking part in this show.

In the area of photography, the show will include three distinguished professionals, including the fashion and documentary photographer from Sweden, Izabella Demavlys, the Canadian fine art and wedding photographer Erica Reade, and the boudoir and fine arts photographer from Mexico, Gaspar Marquez, who is also involved in the production of the show.

Additionally, the event will include the works of exceptional creatives in the field of design, such as English graphic designer Crissy Bogusz, Chilean art director Nicolas Mardones, Indian urban designer Uttara Ramakrishnan, Spanish architectural designer Ana Avanzini, and the Czech 3D designers Johana & Maxim Kroft. In the area of fashion, the show will also count on the works of Chinese creative director Churou Wang, Japanese costume designer Saori Mitome, and Chinese bespoke tailor and designer Yuecen Cai.

Adding to the exhibition and organized with the support of Brazilian producer Roberta Fernandes, the event will also host two special performances and presentations. Spanish actor and producer Edu Diaz will present an excerpt from his successful play Fantastic Mr. S, recently presented at the United Solo Festival. The Brazilian editor and astrologist, Larissa Xavier, will also participate in the show with a presentation of her collaborative project "New York Women & The Zodiac."

"THE EXTRAORDINARIES is a one-of-its-kind event that intends to go beyond the mere experience of a traditional art show. Multidisciplinary shows have the ability to bring together works from many fields into a conversation, allowing not only to create intrinsic connections between pieces but to generate narratives that expand beyond the borders of each medium," says Colombian Guest Curator Julian Montenegro.

The exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, March 18, 2023, between 6:30 and 8:30 pm, at Meadow Studios (35 Meadow Street) in Brooklyn.

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

EXHIBITION DATE:

Saturday, March 18, 2023

EXHIBITION LOCATION:

35 Meadow Street

Brooklyn, NY

Hashtags:

#theextraordinaries #eoarts

On March 18, 2023, The Espejo Organization for the Arts (EOarts) will present THE EXTRAORDINARIES, an exhibition that brings together some of the best foreign-born talents working in the American creative industry. The show, which takes its title from the denomination of the visa and permanent resident status awarded to professionals of extraordinary ability in the field of the arts, includes an array of creative practices from immigrant artists from all over the world.

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

Black History Month – Teaching Black Children The Value Of Building Wealth, Saving Money, and Financial Literacy

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- On the last day of Black History Month, nationally recognized Black Producer and Creator Joe Young, Jr., in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, will launch a print and digital comic book teaching financial literacy to students featuring "KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER."

On February 28, 2023, 10 a.m. at P.S. 171 Patrick Henry Preparatory school in Harlem, Principal Dimitres Pantelidis, will host a Black History Month event for fourth, fifth, and sixth-grade students to celebrate the conclusion of the month.

Students will officially meet KEMET, a ten-year-old time-traveling comic character who goes back to meet African-American historical firsts, legends, and inventors, both living and deceased, who share with KEMET what they have done to contribute to the outstanding accomplishments of building this country and improving civilization.

By traveling through a history time capsule called "Sankofa 82," KEMET, in mascot form, will talk to the students about the value of money and saving and the importance of financial literacy.

"There is a dire need for youth in urban areas to understand the importance of basic money management," said Joe Young, Founder and Producer of Joe Young Entertainment. "KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER will engage the students to think about the value of money, saving, and investing. Promoting financial literacy in our schools impacts the mind and behavior towards money management and understanding the value and importance of generational wealth."

"Financial health is a critical component of creating a stronger economic foundation and building generational wealth for the Black community," said Jumoke Fagbayi-Butts, Vice President and Senior Business Consultant at Chase. "We are committed to addressing the unique financial needs of those too often left behind in a growing economy. Our firm works with leaders like Joe Young to support the next generation of Black prosperity."

"We are happy to join nationally recognized cartoonist Joe Young, his cartoon character KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER, and JoAnn H. Price, Co-Founder/Managing Partner of Fairview Capital, to present this comic book to all students at P.S. 171 in Harlem," said Rocky Chowdhury, Vice President, and Community Manager for Chase in Harlem. "Building positive financial health habits early in life leads to great success, and applaud Joe's work to teach students responsible money habits that will help secure their financial futures."

KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER BACKGROUND

KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER comic book, was co-written by Joe Young and his daughter Paige Young. The comic book story features ten-year-old "Ro" who runs a lemonade stand and decides to use her profits from the revenues generated from her lemonade stand business to buy a new scooter. She gets frustrated after running into problems raising enough money.

KEMET, alerted about her dilemma, takes off in "Sankofa 82" to help her. He introduces Ro to three successful Black entrepreneurs from past and present: the late A.G. Gaston, one of the wealthiest African Americans of his time, including a $130 million business empire spanning communications, real estate, and insurance; JoAnn H. Price, Co-Founder/Managing Partner of Fairview Capital Partners (Private Equity and Venture Capital firm) with over $10.4 Billion in assets under management since inception; and the late Mary Ellen Pleasant, a 19th-century entrepreneur, financier, real estate magnate, and abolitionist who was the first self-made millionaire of African-American heritage.

Beginning in March, Young and his mascot KEMET will commence a tour to visit schools and youth groups with his KEMET BIG TIME SAVER PROGRAM. The KEMET youth activity sheets, which include fun and educational Black history facts, are distributed nationwide to schools and Black newspapers, reaching over 22 million readers a week. Young is in pre-production for the KEMET BIG TIME SAVER animated film.

* 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. P.S. 171 Patrick Henry School, 19 E 103rd St, New York, NY 10029

Black History Month event with over 100 elementary students to meet KEMET, celebrate African American leaders and discuss the importance of financial health and generational wealth for young people. Courtesy of JP Morgan Chase, every student will receive a copy of KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER.

* 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Apollo Theater, 253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027

Joe Young will host a KEMET Book Signing at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem to celebrate Black History Month.

ABOUT JOE YOUNG:

Joe Young is the Founder and president of Joe Young Entertainment and the President and CEO of Hartford's Got Talent!, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. He is an award-winning cartoonist, filmmaker, producer, writer, and teaching artist. Young is the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of The University of Bridgeport. In 2022 Young teamed up with music icon Smokey Robinson to produce the animated BLACK AMERICAN film. The animation was featured on ABC's "The View" TV program. In 1999, he received the Daily Point of Light award from the White House from Presidents Bill Clinton and the late President George H.W. Bush for volunteering to bring the arts to inner-city youth.

He has been recognized for his accomplishments, including being an Amazon National Best-Selling Author, featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not, and in The NAACP 100 Most Influential Blacks in CT. His work has appeared in People, Ebony, GQ and Jet Magazine, the Boston Globe, New York Times, C-Span, ABC's The View, CNN, the Black Family Channel, and other national media outlets.

Learn more: https://joeyoung.org/

For more information on Joe Young and the KEMET comic property, email: info@joeyoungentertainment.com

On the last day of Black History Month, nationally recognized Black Producer and Creator Joe Young, Jr., in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, will launch a print and digital comic book teaching financial literacy to students featuring "KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER." Students will officially meet KEMET, a ten-year-old time-traveling comic character who goes back to meet African-American historical firsts, legends, and inventors.

Related link: https://joeyoung.org/

How to Remove MDM From Apple iPhone and iPad in 2023

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Have you been stuck on the "Remote Management" login screen and been anxious about how to remove MDM Profile from iPhone/iPad without a password? To remove MDM from iPhone/iPad, users will have to enter their security credentials. The trouble arises when they forget the password. If you find yourself in a similar situation, there is no need to worry. Tenorshare brings you a quick way to remove MDM from iPad without password with the help of its MDM Unlocker - 4uKey.

Check out below to know how to remove MDM from iPhone/iPad using this tool.

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How to Remove MDM from iPad or iPhone Via Settings?

A Mobile Device Management (MDM) profile helps organizations or institutes monitor iOS devices and their activities, which can erase or lock devices or install apps when required. Unfortunately, you cannot bypass MDM on iPad or iPhone without knowing password. However, if you have the administrator rights or know the passcode, here's how to Remove MDM from iPhone or iPad via Settings:

Choose Settings > General > VPN & Device Management> MDM Profile and Remove Management. You won't find these settings if your MDM profile is not installed.

"It is possible for iPhone/iPad users to remove MDM from their Device via Settings without requiring a computer. But many times, they are unable to do so since they bought a second-hand Device or forgot the passcode to the MDM profile," says a Tenorshare spokesperson. "Hopefully, Tenorshare MDM solution has your back without passcode."

Can We Get Rid Of MDM from iPhone/iPad without Password? [iOS 16 Supported]

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Have you been stuck on the "Remote Management" login screen and been anxious about how to remove MDM Profile from iPhone/iPad without a password? To remove MDM from iPhone/iPad, users will have to enter their security credentials. The trouble arises when they forget the password. If you find yourself in a similar situation, there is no need to worry. Tenorshare brings you a quick way to remove MDM from iPad without password with the help of its MDM Unlocker - 4uKey.

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

‘Our Walk with Grandma’ Celebrates National Library Lovers Month by Donating Books to Southern California Libraries

MURRIETA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The family of late author Dolores F. Kurzeka announced today their plans to donate "Our Walk with Grandma" (ISBN: 978-1039145450, FriesenPress) books to Southern California libraries in honor of National Library Lovers Month. The public is welcome to suggest their favorite public or school library by submitting a message on the "Contact Us" page on ourwalkwithgrandma.com with library name, address and a little information about the suggested library by Friday, March 10, 2023. (See details below.)

"National Library Lovers Month is dedicated to book lovers everywhere. It honors libraries, their contributions to society and the amazing life-changing books they offer the community," said Kerry Hirsch, daughter of author Dolores Kurzeka. "We want to donate "Our Walk with Grandma" to bring libraries more storytelling opportunities to the children in their local community."

The newly released children's book is both fun and educational. It shares a cherished time of a grandma and her grandkids enjoying a beautiful walk together while learning about the surrounding nature. It helps build happy memories for the younger generation and reminds older people of the wonderful times they shared with their grandma. Grandkids of all ages love the charming story, gorgeous illustrations and amusing fun facts.

Details:

Book suggestions will be taken until Friday, March 10, 2023 at 12 p.m. EST (9 a.m. PST). One submission accepted per person. First come, first served. One book distributed per library. Up to a total of 50 paperback books will be distributed to libraries in Southern California as far north as the San Luis Obispo, Kern and San Bernardino counties.

Contact us: https://www.ourwalkwithgrandma.com/contact-us

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Dolores F. Kurzeka was the dedicated mother of six, grandmother of twelve, and great-grandmother of seven. As a brilliant artist and world traveler she loved to explore the beauty of life and nature, and always looked for teachable moments to share with her family. Kurzeka passed away of Covid-19 in 2021 at the age of 92. She would be thrilled to share her charming book with so many readers.

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

BOOK SUMMARY:

Title: Our Walk with Grandma

Author: Dolores F. Kurzeka

Publisher: FriesenPress

ISBN: 978-1-03-914546-7 (hardcover)

ISBN: 978-1-03-914545-0 (paperback)

ISBN: 978-1-03-914547-4 (ebook)

Size: 8.5x8.5: 36 pages, 33 color

Available on Barnes & Noble, FriesenPress bookstore and Amazon. Check pricing and availability.

The family of late author Dolores F. Kurzeka announced today their plans to donate "Our Walk with Grandma" (ISBN: 978-1039145450, FriesenPress) books to Southern California libraries in honor of National Library Lovers Month. The public is welcome to suggest their favorite public or school library by submitting a message on the "Contact Us" page.

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

AI for Good develops humanitarian projects using ChatGPT and rivals

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- An NGO called AI For Good is utilizing the immense power of ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, Neeva, and similar programs, to teach ordinary AI users to quickly and efficiently create new approaches to problems ranging from helping to prevent water-borne disease in areas affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria to helping disenfranchised Afghan women overcome cultural isolation in their homeland.

"This new generation of AI tools is allowing us to approach difficult humanitarian, technical, and economic challenges in hundreds of new ways," says co-founder Svetlana Shevchenko. "When combined with the most advanced tools from social media, smart phone apps, and the web, we can create projects in 15 minutes which before November of 2022 would have taken days."

According to CIO John Toomey, the group teaches members to create what they call 'AHAs,' or 'AI Hero's Adventures,' incorporating AI-derived directives with Facebook and Linkedin groups, news releases, and weekly brainstorming sessions on Zoom to build momentum for projects. Zooms may be hosted by students from Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley, Oxford, and Cambridge. They publicize these meetings on the GAIN system, which stands for Good AI Network.

"We insist that users learn to create these programs in 30 minutes or less," says Toomey, "because doing so builds the skills to have a real impact on the challenges quickly. The Zooms help because they make each mind-mapping session a social occasion. The 'heavy lifting' is done by the AIs."

Says AI for Good's VP Soani Gunawan, "Through powerful but easily available tech, we allow our participants to execute their own Hero's Journeys, in just a few minutes. And the skills and attitudes developed are readily transferable to the corporate, academic, government, and non-profit worlds."

Some of AI for Good's Board members previously contributed to video challenges run by TikTok For Good, including one called #EduTok, which resulted in a total of 8.8 million videos, and 41 billion views. Teams calculated that for every 100,000 views, 75 startups were founded, 125 patents were applied for, and 20 non-profits came into being. They'd like to replicate these results around the globe, supercharged by the vast power of the new Generative AIs. ( see https://www.tiktok.com/forgood ).

By mid-2023, they plan to host live brainstorming and mind mapping sessions devoted to issues within each of the 17 UN Sustainability goals. They will also conduct a challenge BETWEEN AIs: Google's Bard, Microsoft's Bing, and Baidu's soon-to-be-released 'Ernie' will compete to evolve the best solutions to the same UN challenges.

Other current projects address the transmission of vector-borne tropical diseases, resource allocation for eventual Lunar and Martian colonies, flood control in Bangla Desh, literacy in war-torn and earthquake-ravaged Syria, and the development of Entrepreneurship in East Africa.

Later this year the group will confer upon 17 accomplished creators the first Gaia Awards, whose name recognizes both the Mythic concept of Goddess Earth as a unitary organism, and the acronym G.A.I.A: Good AI Awards.

Learn more about Artificial Intelligence for Good: https://www.artificialintelligenceforgood.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Artificialintelligenceforgood/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14190348/

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An NGO called AI For Good is utilizing the immense power of ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, Neeva, and similar programs, to teach ordinary AI users to quickly and efficiently create new approaches to problems ranging from helping to prevent water-borne disease in areas affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria to helping disenfranchised Afghan women overcome cultural isolation in their homeland.

Booking a Cruise in 2023? Travel Insurance Tips for Wave Season

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Wave season is officially here. For those new to cruising, wave season is the prime booking period for cruises, usually from January to March, when cruise lines offer excellent discounts and incentives. But with great deals comes great responsibility. Today, TravelInsurance.com is urging travelers to protect their purchases with a cruise travel insurance plan.

"Embarking on a cruise can be one of the most exciting travel experiences for an individual, a couple or even a family," said Stan Sandberg, co-founder of TravelInsurance.com. "However, planning a cruise vacation comes with special considerations. The potential of a missed connection en route to the departure port, severe weather, or even on-board medical issues can sink a vacation rather quickly."

When searching for travel insurance, it's important to look into cruise-specific insurance. While cruise insurance and your standard travel insurance policies may seem similar, they differ in several ways. Cruise travel insurance policies offer more customized and comprehensive coverage options designed to cover events and situations that are specific to cruises. This coverage may include missed port departures, cabin confinement due to illness, and trip cancellations due to inclement weather or other reasons.

TravelInsurance.com offers plans which can cover all of the costs of a cruise vacation, including airfare, hotels, and the cruise itself. However, it's important to keep in mind that the exact type of insurance offered can vary depending on the cruise line, but here are some ways travel insurance can protect cruise ship vacationers:

* Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: This coverage offers reimbursement for non-refundable expenses if you must cancel or interrupt your trip due to a covered reason, such as illness or a death in the family.

* Medical and Dental Insurance: This coverage can provide reimbursement for emergency medical and dental expenses incurred during your trip.

* Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance: This coverage can provide reimbursement for lost, damaged or stolen baggage and personal items during your trip.

* Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance: This coverage can cover the cost of medical transportation if you need to be evacuated due to an emergency or medical situation.

"Most cruise companies will offer a single travel insurance policy choice to their customers but it's important to note that the level of coverage and protection offered can vary widely, so always review the details of the policy before buying," Sandberg continues. "TravelInsurance.com makes it easy to compare and buy cruise insurance policies and rates from multiple companies, and in many cases, travelers can find better coverage at lower prices than offered to them at the cruise point of booking."

Whether it's your first or your tenth cruise, travel insurance can help you focus on the fun and enjoyment of your vacation, rather than what might go wrong.

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

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Wave season is officially here. For those new to cruising, wave season is the prime booking period for cruises, usually from January to March, when cruise lines offer excellent discounts and incentives. But with great deals comes great responsibility. Today, TravelInsurance.com is urging travelers to protect their purchases with a cruise travel insurance plan.

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Vector Structural Engineering Opens New Office in Utah to Increase Engineering Student Opportunities

OREM, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Vector Structural Engineering ("Vector") is excited to announce that it's opening a new office in Orem, Utah. This office will focus mainly on the work that its college interns can perform, which includes supporting full time project engineers for tasks on larger projects and also helping to analyze existing residential homes where rooftop solar panels are being installed.

"The location was near a couple of college campuses and we have several student interns working for us so we're hoping to get more of the cream of the crop by being closer to a campus," Jacob Proctor, principal, Vector Structural Engineering, says.

Vector is working to develop engineering processes where projects can be broken down into smaller tasks and their plan is to train interns to help with those tasks. Having an office located near campus will allow them to more efficiently grow this part of the business.

Eric Sumsion, a senior engineer who has been with the company for nearly 10 years, will lead the charge at this new location where there are currently 22 people working out of the office. And the office is conveniently located near the mouth of the Provo Canyon.

"I'm sure that some employees will also take advantage of the fly fishing during their lunch hour," Sumsion says.

Orem is located in the Utah County of Utah and is known for its stunning views of the Wasatch Mountains and its location near outdoor recreation destinations. The city has a thriving economy and is home to numerous high-tech companies and educational institutions. It also offers a rich cultural and recreational experience with parks, museums, shopping centers and more.

"I'm excited for the opportunity to provide jobs to more engineering students, and the growth that we will be able to achieve as a company with this office," Proctor says.

About Vector Structural Engineering:

Vector Structural Engineering is a full-service structural engineering company licensed in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario). Founded in 2002, it has completed thousands of projects across the nation and in Canada. The majority of its business is from clients who have been with Vector for years. Its engineering team includes 27 licensed engineers and 30 project managers across six offices.

For more information: https://vectorse.com

Vector Structural Engineering ("Vector") is excited to announce that it's opening a new office in Orem, Utah. This office will focus mainly on the work that its college interns can perform, which includes supporting full time project engineers for tasks on larger projects and also helping to analyze existing residential homes where rooftop solar panels are being installed.

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A Timely Innovation that Forever Changes Cleaning Industry

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- MicroShield 360 has expanded their product offering to include MicroShield 360 Pure, an all-natural approach to cleaning and disinfection. The on-site machines utilize nothing more than salt, water and electricity to produce unlimited amounts of six different cleaning and disinfecting chemicals entirely on-demand.

The products range from oil-emulsifying degreasers to hospital-grade disinfectants and even glass and stainless-steel cleaners. The focus is to swap out a business's current toxic cleaning chemicals for a "plug and play" approach that's all-natural. There will be no long-term agreements -- the machines and all preventative maintenance will be included in a low, fixed monthly cost equaling pennies a gallon for the end user. No matter the size or arrangement of the facility, MicroShield 360 Pure has a package available to fit your specific needs.

"We're excited about the new offering and think it couldn't be timelier given our inflationary market where traditional chemicals are already seeing double digit price increases," says Steve Kubec, VP of MicroShield 360. "Our machines not only swap out traditional toxic products for an all-natural and 100% sustainable approach but we're a hedge against this growing inflation with our fixed pricing model. We're showing clients greater than 25% monthly savings on average."

MicroShield 360 is focused on innovative approaches to creating cleaner and healthier methods for facility maintenance.

For additional information on the new MicroShield 360 Pure product line, please visit https://microshield360.com/ or call them directly at 800-686-4360.

MicroShield 360 has expanded their product offering to include MicroShield 360 Pure, an all-natural approach to cleaning and disinfection. The on-site machines utilize nothing more than salt, water and electricity to produce unlimited amounts of six different cleaning and disinfecting chemicals entirely on-demand.

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A Newly Discovered Vulnerability of Python Parsing Library Allows Check Bypassing

SUNNYVALE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- A vulnerability has been discovered in Python's native urllib.parse function (CVE-2023-24329) by cybersecurity researcher Yebo Cao. This vulnerability has the potential to enable server-side request forgery (SSRF) and remote code execution (RCE) in a wide range of scenarios by bypassing the protections set by the developer for scheme and host.

Cao, a master's student at Carnegie Mellon University, owns an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certificate and is one of the top 100 security researchers at Bugcrowd. He found that the urllib.parse function has a parsing issue that affects the parsing of the hostname and scheme, causing blocklisting and allowlisting methods to fail.

urllib.parse is a basic URL parsing function widely used in various applications, and one of Python's core functions is urlparse. This issue is caused when the entire URL starts with blank characters.

"I personally think the impact of this vulnerability is huge because this urlparse() library is widely used," Cao said. "Although allowlisting and blocklisting are commonly used security mechanisms in software development, in the affected version of Python's urllib.parse function, the vulnerability can be exploited to bypass the protections set by the developer for scheme and host. This vulnerability can be expected to help SSRF and RCE in a wide range of scenarios."

Blocklisting and allowlisting are commonly used security mechanisms that help to prevent unauthorized access or actions. Allowlisting is a mechanism that allows only certain things, such as IP addresses, domain names, or file types, while blocklisting is a mechanism that prevents access to certain things, such as websites or file extensions. However, the vulnerability in the affected version of Python's urllib.parse function can render both of these mechanisms ineffective, thus increasing the risk of exploitation.

Cao's analysis of the vulnerability, which can be found at https://pointernull.com/security/python-url-parse-problem.html, reveals that allowlisting is also breakable in the affected version of Python. This means that an attacker can potentially exploit the vulnerability to bypass both blocklisting and allowlisting, making it easier to gain unauthorized access.

The vulnerability has been fixed in the latest version of Python, 3.11. However, earlier versions of Python remain vulnerable to exploitation. Users of earlier versions of Python are advised to update to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Cao's discovery highlights the importance of ongoing security research and the need to remain vigilant against potential vulnerabilities in widely used software libraries. Vulnerabilities in such libraries can have far-reaching consequences, potentially affecting numerous applications and systems that rely on them.

To further mitigate the risk of exploitation, developers are advised to conduct regular vulnerability assessments and to keep their software up to date with the latest security patches. Additionally, developers should consider implementing other security mechanisms, such as threat modeling and input validation, to help prevent unauthorized access or actions.

In conclusion, the discovery of this vulnerability in Python's urllib.parse function serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for robust cybersecurity practices and the importance of staying vigilant against potential vulnerabilities in widely used software libraries.

About Yebo Cao:

Yebo Cao is an information security expert from Carnegie Mellon University who has been acknowledged by various companies, including Google, Microsoft, and Oracle, for discovering vulnerabilities in their products.

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A vulnerability has been discovered in Python's native urllib.parse function (CVE-2023-24329) by cybersecurity researcher Yebo Cao. This vulnerability has the potential to enable server-side request forgery (SSRF) and remote code execution (RCE) in a wide range of scenarios by bypassing the protections set by the developer for scheme and host.

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How to Bypass Factory Reset Protection on Samsung s23 utilizing Tenorshare 4uKey for Android

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Samsung users are ecstatic about the new release of the Samsung S23 phone. But it is very frustrating for them to meet the challenge of accessing their phone after resetting it, says Tenorshare. Because there is a factory reset protection on Samsung phones, especially for Samsung s23, in place that doesn't let the users bypass Samsung factory reset protection. If you struggle to regain access to your Samsung s23, Let's find out how to unlock Samsung Galaxy without Google Account.

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What is Factory Reset Protection on Samsung Galaxy S22/S23?

Factory reset protection, also name FRP, is a function to prevent unauthorized access to Samsung phones. When you create a Google account on your mobile for the first time, the FRP lock feature is enabled and will activate once you reset your S22/S23 phone. Once you log into the account, the lock will be removed, and your data will be restored. "However, that isn't what happens in many situations when Samsung S22/S23 phone users forget their linked Google username and password," said the Tenorshare Spokesman, "fear not, a reliable tool from Tenorshare like 4uKey for Android will bypass Google verification on Samsung phone."

Best Samsung FRP Tool - Tenorshare 4uKey for Android

Tenorshare 4uKey for Android has risen in the ranks among Samsung users due to its advanced technology and proven high success rate. It is a user-friendly and hassle-free tool to bypass Samsung Google account.

Here are the incredible key features of 4uKey for Android:

1 - Bypass FRP lock within minutes.

2 - Compatible with older and newer Samsung phone models such as J7, S10+, S20, S21, S22, and S23.

3 - Supports both Windows and Mac and Android versions 6 to 13.

4 - Can also bypass Android screen lock password, pattern lock, PIN, fingerprint, and face ID.

5 - Gives back access to Android phones without limitations.

Simple Guide for Samsung FRP Bypass

If you want to Samsung FRP bypass quickly, you can do so by using 4uKey for Android. Follow the steps below:

* Connect your phone to your computer first!

* Choose "Remove Lock Screen." and Press "Start."

* Bypass the FRP lock successfully.

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* How to remove Samsung S23 forgot pattern quickly?

* How to bypass Samsung S23 lock screen without losing data?

* How to transfer photos from Samsung S23 to PC?

* How to recover deleted WhatsApp messages on Samsung S23/S22?

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Tenorshare believes in the motto "Better software, better life". When Samsung s23 users find it daunting to bypass Samsung factory reset protection, Tenorshare offers a cutting-edge Samsung FRP bypass solution to make Samsung s23 users phone accessible.

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iToolab UnlockGo (Android) V7.0.0 Supports Xiaomi/Redmi FRP Bypass Now

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Typically, cell phone repair stores and online groups undertake the work of Xiaomi Google FRP lock bypass. It's time-consuming and expensive, says iToolab Co Ltd. Now, download UnlockGo (Android) and skip the Google account verification yourself.

WHAT'S NEW

With iToolab UnlockGo (Android) V7.0.0, you can remove the previous Google account or bypass PIN/pattern verification after hard reset. Compared to general tools, UnlockGo does not require tedious steps. Clicks and taps lead you to reset the FRP lock. It works splendidly from MIUI 10 to 14, and supports Windows and MacOS.

Learn how it works here: https://itoolab.com/guide/xiaomi-redmi-frp-bypass-with-unlockgo-android/

KEY FEATURES OF ITOOLAB UNLOCKGO (ANDROID) V7.0.0

Bypass Samsung FRP

When it comes to UnlockGo, you must not leave this feature. It has saved millions of users from the Google account/PIN verification screen. Whether your Samsung device runs on Android 5-12, or the latest Android 13, UnlockGo (Android) removes Google FRP without relocking.

Remove Screen Locks

Once you forgot the Android lock screen password or pattern, UnlockGo (Android) leads you to unlock it easily. Intelligently cope with mainstream Android smartphones, such as Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Mi, etc.

Factory Reset Samsung

For cellphone resellers or repair stores, UnlockGo for Android is your working assistant. Automatically reset on Samsung devices with different Android OS versions. Free trial for you.

1-Click Unlock Samsung without Password

This is a shortcut to unlock Samsung devices for Android 12. Whether it's a phone or a tablet, just connect to your computer and leave the rest to the program.

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Requirements for Program Operation

* Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7

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ABOUT ITOOLAB

iToolab is a software development company with a team of experienced developers who are constantly building mobile solutions to help iOS and Android users solve various issues with leading-edge smartphone tools for repair and recovery, unlocking, and more. As of now, iToolab is serving 130+ countries and has an extensive user base. The creative approach of developers is the primary reason behind the high success rate of all iToolab's programs.

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Typically, cell phone repair stores and online groups undertake the work of Xiaomi Google FRP lock bypass. It's time-consuming and expensive, says iToolab Co Ltd. Now, download UnlockGo (Android) and skip the Google account verification yourself.

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LenderLogix launches LiteSpeed point of sale system to address the needs of small to mid-sized mortgage lenders

BUFFALO, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced the launch of LiteSpeed, a streamlined point-of-sale (POS) system designed for small to mid-sized lenders. LiteSpeed delivers lenders the essential POS functionality they need to compete in today's digitally-driven market at a lower cost and without significant investment in the implementation and internal support larger platforms require.

"Many of the POS platforms on the market today function as a second loan origination system in disguise in terms of features, architecture and required upkeep, effectively putting them out of reach for the majority of the market," said LenderLogix Founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien. "We knew there had to be a better, more efficient, and certainly more cost-effective way to manage the loan application process, so we created LiteSpeed to deliver pragmatic POS functionality at a price point that makes sense for the average mortgage lender."

LiteSpeed was strategically and intentionally designed to provide borrowers with a simple, yet amazing user experience. The white-labeled platform guides borrowers through singular, auto-advancing application questions using animated iconography and dynamic messaging. Once the application is complete, borrowers are immediately presented a customized needs list, a secure document upload link and more from their selected loan originator.

"This type of high-touch early engagement is essential and shouldn't be hidden within an app or behind a login screen," O'Brien added. "As a result of this early engagement, lenders can increase lead capture and conversions while delivering a consistent brand identity across branches and teams - all while providing executives with more granular insight into marketing and sales performance."

About LenderLogix:

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software and APIs to meet the needs of today's mortgage lenders. The company's suite of products addresses the speed at which today's real estate market moves by delivering technology solutions that create agile and informed borrowers, build strong referral partners and ultimately save lenders time and money.

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

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LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced the launch of LiteSpeed, a streamlined point-of-sale (POS) system designed for small to mid-sized lenders. LiteSpeed delivers lenders the essential POS functionality they need to compete in today's digitally-driven market at a lower cost and without significant investment in the implementation and internal support larger platforms require.

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Innovative Process Recycles All Types of Plastic Waste Utilizing Profitable Micro-Recycling Centers

NAIROBI, Kenya /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, Nairobi non-profit Slums Going Green and Clean (SGGC) announced the success of its open-source Waste Free in '23 initiative utilizing profitable micro-recycling centers. In January 2023, two centers recycled five tons of mixed plastic waste with plans to increase their recycling capacity to 15 centers and 75 tons of waste per month by the end of 2023.

"To change the plastics situation in Kenya, we need an all-in approach. Solutions on the ground -- and from the ground in the informal sector need to find a place in the value chain for good, just as much as the players do. We must rethink product design to ensure recyclability, and always keep materials in the loop," says Karin Boomsma, Project Lead at the Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP).

"At the end of 2022, we recovered, recycled, and repurposed all common plastic types collected from the Nairobi River and Kibera at our first micro-recycling center," said Brian Nyabuti, founder of SGGC. "Nairobi, like the rest of the world, was recycling less than 10% of plastic waste and disposing of the rest in landfills, communities, and the environment," referring to the 2021 report from the UN Environmental Programme. "With these innovations we can turn any type of plastic, including food wrappers and packaging, into products like bins, chairs, roof panels and fence posts."

A cadre of engineers, scientists, and recyclers collaborated with the Waste Free in '23 initiative to solve trash and recycling problems in low-income communities. The team adapted common recycling equipment used at major recycling centers to create a micro-recycling center in Kibera, an informal settlement in Nairobi. Equipment for a micro-recycling center costs $2000 and consists of a shredder, plastic slicer, heat press, and molds that can process up to 200 kilograms of waste per day. The Kibera micro-recycling center was funded through crowdsourcing.

The center inserts soft plastics unwashed and unsorted into a heat press. In just 10 minutes, the plastic is bonded into components used to create products that are sold to the local community. The small amount of plastic that should not be heated can be shredded and added to concrete. The micro-recycling center is staffed with four workers who earn a living wage.

"We are turning trash into treasure," said Nyabuti. "We no longer have to dump,burn,or truck our plastic waste to landfills. And with the equipment designed to be low cost and to be built anywhere in the world, thousands of communities can join Kibera in becoming Waste Free in '23."

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Slums Going Green and Clean (SGGC) is a non-profit based in Nairobi, Kenya. Find its open-sourced materials on micro-recycling at http://www.wastefree23.org

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Today, Nairobi non-profit Slums Going Green and Clean (SGGC) announced the success of its open-source Waste Free in '23 initiative utilizing profitable micro-recycling centers. In January 2023, two centers recycled five tons of mixed plastic waste with plans to increase their recycling capacity to 15 centers and 75 tons of waste per month by the end of 2023.

Related link: https://www.wastefree23.org/

Delaware Youth Soccer Association Seals Partnership With Stack Team App to Grow and Advance Soccer

BEAR, Del. /ScoopCloud/ -- Delaware Youth Soccer Association (DYSA) - an official youth soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer, announced a partnership with Stack Team App, as an integral Mobile-App solutions provider for the state. This partnership was established to further Delaware's mission of advancing and improving the game of soccer through the use of innovative technology partnerships.

Stack Team App will provide technology solutions for the state association, affiliated clubs and leagues, the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers. Advanced functionality and existing features aim to help grow participation in the sport and enhance the youth soccer experience.

Stack Team App's partnership with DYSA furthers the governing body's mission of providing quality opportunities for its members. The technology solutions offered through this partnership assist athletes, coaches, families, and volunteers. The Stack Team App initiative consists of leading services powered by Stack Sports connecting every level of the soccer pathway.

"Delaware Youth Soccer Association has created a partnership with Stack Team App and we are excited to offer this tool to our members, providing added benefit to administrators, coaches, and parents," said Laura Sturdivant, Executive Director of DYSA.

"Partnerships like this are an integral part of our goal of creating a connected ecosystem in soccer. We are honored to work with Delaware to make this a reality," said Daniel Smith, General Manager of Stack Team App. "DYSA helps inspire its members to achieve their full athletic potential, and Stack Team App will be an integral partner in this mission. We are proud to serve alongside their mission through innovative mobile technology solutions."

Affiliated clubs partnering with Stack Team App will have access to a full suite of features, including robust communication tools, seamless team scheduling, team attendance tracking, live scores and standings, availability insights, ad revenue opportunities, and much more.

To learn more about Stack Team App, visit https://www.teamapp.com/.

About Delaware Youth Soccer Association:

The Delaware Youth Soccer Association (DYSA), is an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and United States Youth Soccer (USYS). The mission of the Delaware Youth Soccer Association is to promote and facilitate the game of soccer for all youth at all levels of play in Delaware. The ultimate vision of the state association is to be the best youth sports organization through the provision of services, education and opportunities to the youth athletes of Delaware. The Delaware Youth Soccer Association seeks to work with integrity, cooperation, fairness, accountability, professionalism, collaboration, innovation, passion and excellence in all actions.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/

Delaware Youth Soccer Association (DYSA) - an official youth soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer, announced a partnership with Stack Team App, as an integral Mobile-App solutions provider for the state. This partnership was established to further Delaware's mission of advancing and improving the game of soccer through the use of innovative technology partnerships.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Ben Weinman Has a New Course on How to Make a Living in Art Without Making Compromises

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Online music learning platform Soundfly has released a brand new course with Ben Weinman, guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of The Dillinger Escape Plan, on the business of making art without compromising one's values or integrity. The Business of Uncompromising Art is a course like no other, and musicians of all types can find it today in Soundly's digital library of creative music courses.

There are a million music business courses out there, but we dare you to find another that teaches you how to blow fire in a fan's face and still get paid for it. In fact, Ben argues that's part of what made his legendary band so successful for so long: authenticity, risk-taking, an obsessive focus on fans, and an unwavering DIY ethos. This comprehensive course - filled with case studies, challenges, stories, advice, and lessons culled from Ben's 20+ year career in music - will change the way independent artists view their mission.

Named one of SPIN's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and one of "the 20 Most Influential Metal Guitarists of the Modern Era" by VH1, Ben Weinman is a founding member of The Dillinger Escape Plan, a guitarist in Suicidal Tendencies and Giraffe Tongue Orchestra, a songwriter, composer, and manager. Having performed with NIN, System of a Down, Soundgarden, and The Prodigy, written music for HBO, voted for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and consulted for Grammy-winning artists, Ben's crept into every corner of the music industry - and found success in each.

In his course, he'll explain how he took what many called an "unmarketable" band and transformed it into an iconic act and a profitable economic engine with a rabid fanbase - along the way elucidating how to attract a passionate fanbase, deliver honest art, and design creative strategies for making money in an industry plagued by old, tired models. In Ben's own words, you'll learn: "How to stick to your guns, follow your values, create uncompromising art, and then sell that uncompromising art in a way that doesn't suck the life out of you."

The Business of Uncompromising Art features over 35 lessons loaded with invaluable advice and strategic information, and 25 videos, plus graphics, activities, downloadable learning materials, and access to Soundfly's Discord community where students can ask questions and get feedback on their work.

Find it today in Soundfly's suite of premium artist-led online courses at: https://soundfly.com/courses/the-business-of-uncompromising-art

About Soundfly:

Soundfly offers creative courses for curious musicians looking to spark their creativity, expand their skills, and discover new sounds. Students can subscribe to Soundfly's library of in-depth courses taught by some of the most exciting musicians and artists working today, or take their music learning to the next level with Soundfly's custom 1-on-1 mentorship program.

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Online music learning platform Soundfly has released a brand new course with Ben Weinman, guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of The Dillinger Escape Plan, on the business of making art without compromising one's values or integrity. The Business of Uncompromising Art is a course like no other, and musicians of all types can find it today in Soundly's digital library of creative music courses.

Related link: https://soundfly.com/

Kiosk Industry Self Service News for February 2023

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- It's President's Day. And the Kiosk Manufacturer Association news centers around dispensing machines/kiosks and in particular legal cannabis and naloxone. Terrapin just deployed some extraordinary robotics for "bagging" and delivering marijuana here in Colorado. See the intro video in the post. Facial recognition, 1100 products, big touchscreen and the users get to watch thru a glass panel. We have a nice video demonstrating that.

In the naloxone news: last year (and year before) there were zero dollars budgeted by state, local and federal agencies for kiosks that dispense naloxone and also fentanyl detection strips. So far in 2023? Almost $500M.

Featured Sponsor this month is Panasonic. We published a case study on Wendy's recent POS upgrade. Along with that we also included drive-thru headsets, drive-thru whitepaper and menu boards. Of note in the Shake Shack news the big phrase over and over is "drive thru." We see where Wendy's teamed up with Doordash & Roku to let users order from their TV [link to story]. We need to get an update on the facial ordering that Wendy's Japan deployed.

News 2/21/2023

* Fast Food Restaurants Update - includes Dunkin Donuts commercial

* NRA Chicago - Fast Food Kiosks

* Shake Shack Kiosks Important Component in 2023

* Taco Bell Cantina Kiosks in Los Angeles

* WCAG 2.2 Checklist

* Interactive Fitness Mirror Retail

* ISE 2023 - A video review of LG Business Solutions

* dvLED Video Wall Museum

* Ticketing Kiosk - NASA

* ADA Retail Restaurants Regulations - 2023

* Full list of news

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MUFSO is coming up, and then in May there is NRA. We are in the Tech Pavilion.

The ADA retail restaurants is a recap of the recent U.S. Access Board webinar which was terrific. We've included the graphics illustrating all of the architectural considerations that can be overlooked (except by trolling attorneys looking for a fast buck).

Regulations for EV charging stations are coming to a head. We participate on several ANSI workgroups and their official EV regulations go out for public review by end of March. The U.S. Access Board is releasing their ANPRM by end of summer.

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Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible.

Contact: info@kioskindustry.org with any questions.

It's President's Day. And the Kiosk Manufacturer Association news centers around dispensing machines/kiosks and in particular legal cannabis and naloxone. In the naloxone news: last year (and year before) there were zero dollars budgeted by state, local and federal agencies for kiosks that dispense naloxone and also fentanyl detection strips. So far in 2023? Almost $500M.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

System4 Franchise Partner Expansion into Northeast Maryland Area

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- System4 Facility Services Management, an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced a territory expansion.

"We are excited and eager to support successful Franchisees like Alex Wilson in their growth plans for additional territory," said Scott Kubec, Chief Operating Officer, System4 Facility Services Management.

Local business owners, facility managers and business leaders throughout the Baltimore, Columbia, Annapolis and Towson Maryland area will now have access to a single point of contact for all facility service needs. System4 of Maryland NE specializes in creating customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance solutions that fit the unique needs of any type or size business. Whether a school, office building, medical office or outpatient surgery center, System4 of Southern Maryland NE has you covered!

On February 1, 2023, Alex Wilson assumed ownership of the System4 of Maryland NE. The System4 of Maryland North-East is located at10440 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 300, Columbia, MD 21044.

"Branch expansion into Maryland allows us to better serve both existing and new customers ranging from Calvert County, Ann Arundel County, Baltimore County all the way to Cecil and Howard County. We now cover both the west and the east side of the Chesapeake Bay," states Alex Wilson, owner of System4 of Maryland NE.

Learn more at: https://system4.com/maryland-ne/

About System4:

Founded in 2012, System4 Facility Services Management has become an industry leader in commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance. With more than 65 locations nationally, System4 manages the interior and exterior of any size or type facility. As a business's one point of contact for all facility service needs, System4 simplifies processes for business owners, operators, and management by saving time, reducing complexity and overall cost. Learn more: https://system4.com/.

Contact System4 of Maryland NE at 410-988-2650 / info.MDNE@system4.com to discuss customized facility services solutions.

System4 Facility Services Management, an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced a territory expansion. Local business owners, facility managers and business leaders throughout the Baltimore, Columbia, Annapolis and Towson Maryland area will now have access to a single point of contact for all facility service needs.

Related link: https://system4.com/

Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association Announces Speaker Lineup for 2023 Sales Rally

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA), the only Michigan-based association dedicated solely to the housing finance industry, has announced the speaker lineup for its 2023 Sales Rally, taking place March 14 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

MMLA has filled the day with nationally known speakers to inspire and foster connections between housing professionals and to ignite their drive for increased sales production.

The agenda includes:

* Dan Ervin, Vice President of Sales at First Merchants Bank, presenting 'How to Dominate in Any Market';

* Kyle Draper, entrepreneur and social media coach, delivering 'Positioning Yourself to Win on Social Media';

* Dan Elsea, owner of Real Estate One, the largest real estate company in Michigan, speaking on the Real Estate Industry's Economic Impact;

* Doug Smith, Mortgage Coach, on 'Navigating a New World';

* A real estate power panel featuring real estate coach Jeff Glover, real estate brokers Jim Shaffer and Mark Z and Tim Pascarella, the President of Ross Mortgage Corporation; and

* Mateen Cleaves, leadership coach, former NBA player and member of the 2000 Michigan State National Championship team, ending the day on a motivating note as the closing keynote speaker.

Key strategic partners will also be at the event, exhibiting their products and services to assist sales professionals in taking their production to new heights. The 2023 MMLA Sales Rally will feature information, strategies and tactics beneficial to anyone in sales related to the housing industry, including loan originators, sales managers, independent mortgage brokers, real estate agents and account executives.

"Our core mission is to connect the best of the Michigan mortgage industry; we love hosting events for our members and witnessing these connections happen in real time. As we reach the end of the first quarter of the year, it's a fitting time for sales professionals to strategically align and get inspired for 2023," said MMLA CEO Joanne Misuraca. "We're looking forward to seeing both familiar and new faces on March 14th."

To learn more about MMLA's Sales Rally or register for the event, visit the events calendar at www.mmla.net.

About The Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association

Since its inception in 1929, the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA)has advocated for its members by providing the resources, legislative voice and education needed to effectively support Michigan's larger real estate community. Highly regarded as one of the best-run mortgage associations in the country, its mission is to:

* Connect Michigan mortgage professionals and deliver the necessary support for them to excel personally and professionally;

* Forge internal and external connections with local mortgage professionals for the betterment of Michigan's real estate community; and

* Support the advancement of Michigan mortgage professionals and the local real estate community at large.

To learn more or to become a member, visit https://mmla.net/.

The Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA), the only Michigan-based association dedicated solely to the housing finance industry, has announced the speaker lineup for its 2023 Sales Rally, taking place March 14 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

Related link: https://mmla.net/

MSP Receives High Cybersecurity Rating, Driving Small Business Protection

ALEXANDRIA, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aligned Technology Solutions, an IT and security service partner that provides highly customized solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, received a nearly perfect security score from a third-party risk rating vendor on February 3, 2022, showcasing its continual commitment to a strong security posture.

Data Strategies Drive Robust Cybersecurity

Aligned uses robust data-centric strategies to drive its resiliency against threat actors. Using SecurityScorecard, a Forester New Wave leader in cyber risk ratings, Aligned ensures their company and clients are protected.

Aligned scored an A, or better, in all categories with an overall score of 99/100. The analytics it receives from SecurityScorecard provide valuable data-driven insights into areas of vulnerability and help the organization's experts better allocate resources for improved security.

Building Trust with Stakeholders

Aligned regularly evaluates its security strength to ensure systems and data are secure. A third-party analysis is essential in giving organizations a "second opinion" on their environments.

"Using a trusted third party for ratings and assessments is critical to ensure organizations are doing what they say they are doing," said Justin Weeks, Aligned VP of Cybersecurity and Compliance. "It also helps identify areas they may not have thought to look."

Using a third-party vendor to monitor risks and compliance based on unbiased data establishes peace of mind for clients and other stakeholders.

"Aligned Technology Solutions continues to make investments and improvements as part of its security journey," said Weeks. "Our security is our client's security. We take secure management of their systems seriously and build trust with them with a validated cybersecurity posture."

Boosting Cybersecurity with SecurityScorecard

SecurityScorecard gives ratings to organizations on an A-F scales (0-100 points). The tool calculates scores on the following 10 risk factors:

* Network Security

* DNS Health

* Patching Cadence

* Endpoint Security

* IP Reputation

* Application Security

* Hacker Chatter

* Information Leak

* Social Engineering

* Cubit Score

Compared to an A score, companies that receive an F rating are nearly eight times more likely to be impacted by a data breach, based on SecurityScorecard's data from over 12 million company ratings. Organizations can strengthen their cybersecurity posture and prevent costly damages by developing a plan based on the data provided by the risk rating company.

Aligned continues to invest in its cybersecurity program, innovating processes and practices to drive its security into the future.

"Aligned will continue to progress in offering world-class managed services to our clients in an exceptionally secure way," said Weeks. "We understand its importance and continue to improve, never resting on our achievements."

For more information about Aligned Technology Solutions, please contact Brittany Watson at (703) 740-8797 or email at brittany@MyAlignedIT.com.

About Aligned Technology Solutions

Since 2010, ATS has helped organizations leverage and manage technology - allowing them to confidently grow and secure their businesses. The award-winning technology service provider delivers customized and comprehensive IT solutions for IT Outsourcing, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Cloud Services and VoIP. The ATS team is committed to providing world class customer service and best-of-breed technology solutions that provide our clients competitive advantage in their marketplace. Learn more at https://www.myalignedit.com/.

Aligned Technology Solutions, an IT and security service partner that provides highly customized solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, received a nearly perfect security score from a third-party risk rating vendor on February 3, 2022, showcasing its continual commitment to a strong security posture.

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

The Church of Scientology of Silicon Valley Celebrates 5 Years in its New Home

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On February 18, 2018, thousands of Scientologists gathered for the opening of the Church of Scientology of Silicon Valley in Mountain View, California, where the language of the future is written in ones and zeros.

Every year, Silicon Valley draws new visionaries, creatives, and young dreamers who envision the radical future of our digital landscape. They flock from around the world to pursue the goal of becoming the next titan of tech, much like Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. And located in the heart of Silicon Valley, just five minutes from the city center of Mountain View, the Church of Scientology is there to help them fulfill their goals.

In dedicating this new Church, Scientology ecclesiastical leader welcomed the community, saying, "Our doors are always open and our help is unconditionally yours."

The Church invites everyone to satisfy their curiosity about Scientology, beginning with a tour of their Public Information Center at 1080 Linda Vista Ave, Mountain View. Or take a free personality test to learn more about their strengths and weaknesses and what they can do to improve or overcome them.

And all are welcome to take a look inside this Scientology Church by watching Destination: Silicon Valley on the Scientology Network.

This episode takes viewers to the local hot spots, where legends are made, futures are defined and constant innovation is underway. See where Tesla and PayPal got their start. Visit the headquarters of Apple and Google. And meet the people whose purpose is to support this growing community of future-forward visionaries, bringing spiritual evolution to the digital revolution.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, it has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

The Scientology religion was founded by author and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard. The first Church of Scientology was formed in Los Angeles in 1954 and the religion has expanded to more than 11,000 Churches, Missions and affiliated groups, with millions of members in 167 countries.

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https://www.scientology.tv/series/destination-scientology/silicon-valley.html

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On February 18, 2018, thousands of Scientologists gathered for the opening of the Church of Scientology of Silicon Valley in Mountain View, California, where the language of the future is written in ones and zeros. And all are welcome to take a look inside this Scientology Church by watching "Destination: Silicon Valley" on the Scientology Network.

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

Les Dames d’Escoffier San Francisco chapter Presents ‘New Frontiers in Meat and Dairy: Improving our Food System With Innovative Biotech’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Next month, the San Francisco chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) will host a virtual panel discussion titled New Frontiers in Meat & Dairy: Improving our Food System with Innovative Biotech, led by a visionary panel of female leaders from California-based companies that have pioneered exciting and delicious alternatives to conventional meat and dairy products.

The event will take place Friday, March 10 at 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. PST and forms part of LDEI's "Table Talks with Les Dames," a month-long online event series designed to celebrate the community of women in food, beverage, and hospitality.

Tickets are $25 and all are welcome to register at: https://lesdamessf.org/event-5137891

Attracting $3.1 billion in funding last year, the alternative protein industry is growing and evolving at an unprecedented rate. The virtual panel discussion, New Frontiers in Meat & Dairy, will present a new take on the future of food through systems and products-such as mycoprotein meat, cream cheese, ice cream, chicken and more-that are kinder to animals, the planet, and human health. Panelists Joanna Bromley, Co-founder and EVP for The Better Meat Co.; Nicki Briggs, VP at Perfect Day; and Amy Chen, COO at UPSIDE Foods will share their goals for making a positive impact on the environment and animal welfare, as well as present innovative new products for restaurant menus and store shelves.

"San Francisco and the greater Bay Area are home to many breakthrough food companies who will impact how food professionals and consumers think about, buy, and enjoy food today and in the future," said LDEI San Francisco Chapter President Pam Mazzola. "We're excited to spotlight these local companies and their global efforts to improve the culinary ecosystem."

"Table Talks with Les Dames" continues through the month of March, with additional online events including: cooking and baking demonstrations with accomplished chefs, interviews and panel discussions with authors, journalists, chefs, and restaurateurs, food and beverage tastings, and more.

The full calendar of events, hosted by LDEI chapters around the world, is available here - https://www.tabletalkslesdames.com/

A portion of the proceeds generated through this series will support the scholarship and philanthropy programs for each local chapter.

About Les Dames d'Escoffier International:

LDEI is an international organization of women leaders who create a supportive culture in their communities to achieve excellence in the food, beverage and hospitality fields. To do this, 2,500 members in 43 chapters worldwide provide leadership, educational opportunities and philanthropy within their communities.

For more information, visit https://ldei.org/ and follow us on Facebook, Instagram @lesdamesintl, LinkedIn and Twitter @lesdamesintl.

LDE - SF Chapter

The San Francisco chapter of LDEI, founded in 1989 is dedicated to providing programs and philanthropy to support its members and nurture the next generation of culinary leaders. More information on the San Francisco chapter of LDEI can be accessed at https://lesdamessf.org/. Follow our chapter activities on Facebook and Instagram @lesdamessf.

Next month, the San Francisco chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) will host a virtual panel discussion titled New Frontiers in Meat & Dairy: Improving our Food System with Innovative Biotech, led by a visionary panel of female leaders from California-based companies that have pioneered exciting and delicious alternatives to conventional meat and dairy products.

Related link: https://lesdamessf.org/

Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving senior living community in the Cascade Mountain foothills, makes living a quality 100-year life possible

ISSAQUAH, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving 62+ community, announced that despite the life expectancy decline in the U.S. during the last several years, largely due to COVID, the number of centenarians is increasing at the same time, which means many will be planning for the 100-year life in 2023.

The adage "live long and die short" was coined by Roger Landry, MD, MPH, in his book titled, Live Long, Die Short: A Guide to Authentic Health and Successful Aging, and it means we could all focus on living physically and intellectually active lives until the end.

Timber Ridge at Talus, managed by Life Care Services®, provides a setting to make this possible. The resort-style community, located in Issaquah, Washington, is perched on Cougar Mountain, surrounded by the Pacific Northwest's world-famous evergreens, and is part of a 630-acre master-planned community featuring a collection of well-designed neighborhoods.

Due to its location, Timber Ridge residents spend more time hiking, kayaking, birdwatching, swimming, and so much more while leaving the cleaning, cooking, and mowing to the amazing Timber Ridge team.

"When I approached 70 years old, I knew I didn't want to put the burden on my family to manage my life as I aged, and I also wanted to live near fun, active neighbors, so I chose Timber Ridge. I'm more active today than I ever was when I was working. Last year, my friends and I hiked our local trails, and we continue to stay on the move in the mountains," said resident Dawn Brislawn.

Life Plan Communities like Timber Ridge are entrance fee communities, which means residents move in when they are healthy and active and have a full continuum of care, such as assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, should they ever need it. Many communities such as Timber Ridge, feature lush amenities like resort-style swimming pools, multiple dining venues, cocktail bars, robust fitness programs, and much more.

Life Care Services (LCS), Timber Ridge's management company, was recently ranked highest in customer satisfaction with independent senior living providers for the fourth consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study. LCS also achieved the highest score in all six factors of independent living resident satisfaction: resident activities, community staff, the price paid for services received, resident apartment/living unit, community building and grounds, and dining.

"We are proud to be a part of the LCS family, a team recognized for providing the best independent senior living experience to residents," said Heather Turner, Executive Director at Timber Ridge.

Timber Ridge offers a high-quality, personalized, and compassionate continuum of care, should residents ever need it. U.S. News 2022-2023 Best Nursing Homes ranked Briarwood at Timber Ridge among the elite 16% of Skilled Nursing Facilities that earned the highest possible achievement.

About Timber Ridge at Talus:

Timber Ridge at Talus is the region's premier Life Plan Community, beautifully nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain in Issaquah, Washington. As the area's first Silver LEED-certified Life Plan Community, the campus and natural settings reflect the residents' love of the Pacific Northwest. You won't find this unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and a beautiful location anywhere else. When the community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors isn't visiting other parts of the world, you'll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail, or just enjoying the spectacular views. If you're looking for a different perspective on senior living near Seattle, elevate your lifestyle and outlook at Timber Ridge.

For more information about Timber Ridge, visit https://timberridgelcs.com/ or call 425-427-5200.

To learn more about Life Care Services® and the J.D. Power award, visit: https://www.lcsnet.com/news-insights/news/life-care-services-ranked-1-in-independent-living-customer-satisfaction-by-j.d.-power-for-four-consecutive-years.

Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving 62+ community, announced that despite the life expectancy decline in the U.S. during the last several years, largely due to COVID, the number of centenarians is increasing at the same time, which means many will be planning for the 100-year life in 2023.

Related link: https://timberridgelcs.com/

EV Range and Liberty Bring Fast Electric Vehicle Chargers to Northstar California

TRUCKEE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, EV Range and Liberty, a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (NYSE: AQN), announce a unique three-way collaboration that brought four high-powered electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers to Northstar California ski resort, which is owned and operated by Vail Resorts. These are the first fast chargers in the Tahoe area located at a ski resort property.

"We are dedicated to making continued progress towards our sustainability goals, including achieving 100% renewable electricity in North America, as part of our Commitment to Zero," said Jerusha Hall, Director of Mountain Planning at Vail Resorts. "We are excited to see more guests bring electric cars to Northstar and appreciate the collaboration with EV Range and Liberty to install these chargers in support of zero-emissions vehicles."

"When Northstar first asked us to help them bring electric charging capabilities to their guests, we mapped out a multi-phase approach," said Carl Pancutt, CEO of EV Range. "These new DCFC chargers are capable of delivering 200 miles of range in approximately 15 minutes, making this a clear benefit for Northstar guests, employees and the local community to fast charge their cars at the resort."

"When Northstar and EV Range came to us to discuss this project, it was an exciting opportunity to launch our EV Fast Charge Program," said Matt Newberry, Liberty Transportation Electrification Program Manager. "We are proud to support high-power fast chargers in strategic locations to reduce range anxiety and improve EV travel in our territory."

There are now 10 EV charging ports available at Northstar, including six level-2 ports (7kW) at the Village in the premium lot and four fast-charger ports (350kW) in the Castle Peak lot.

About EV Range:

EV Range is a full-service, vertically integrated electric vehicle infrastructure solution provider. Our software and services are available to consumers and businesses. To learn more about EV Range visit https://www.evrange.com/.

Today, EV Range and Liberty, a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (NYSE: AQN), announce a unique three-way collaboration that brought four high-powered electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers to Northstar California ski resort, which is owned and operated by Vail Resorts. These are the first fast chargers in the Tahoe area located at a ski resort property.

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

The South Dakota Youth Soccer Association Extends Partnership with Sports Connect to Grow and Advance the Sport in the State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. /ScoopCloud/ -- South Dakota Youth Soccer Association (SDSYA) - the official youth state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer has announced a multi-year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state. This partnership was established to further South Dakota's mission of advancing and improving the game of soccer.

Sports Connect provides technology solutions for the state association, affiliated clubs and leagues, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers. Advanced functionality and existing features aim to help grow participation in the sport by reducing volunteer burnout and making registration easy for players and their families.

Sports Connect's partnership with SDYSA serves to further the governing body's mission of providing quality opportunities for its members. The technology solutions provided through this partnership assist athletes, coaches, families, and volunteers. The Sports Connect initiative consists of leading services powered by Stack Sports connecting every level of the soccer pathway.

"South Dakota Youth Soccer Association was happy to renew our partnership with Sports Connect and we are excited to grow adoption throughout the state," said Polly Dean, Executive Director of SDYSA. "Our goal with this partnership is to equip our staff and volunteers with the best and most supported tools on the market so they can spend less time on administrative work and more time growing the sport in South Dakota."

"Partnerships like this are an integral part of our goal of creating a connected ecosystem in soccer. We are honored to continue our work with South Dakota to make this a reality," said Adam Abney, General Manager of Sports Connect. "SDYSA helps inspire its members to achieve their full athletic potential, and Sports Connect is beyond honored to help be an integral partner in this mission. We are proud to serve alongside their mission through innovative technology and best-in-class support."

Affiliated clubs partnering with Sports Connect have access to a full suite of features, including Mobile-First Registration, seamless data integration with SDYSA, safety and compliance tracking, professional website designs, business insights, fanwear, and much more.

To learn more about this partnership, visit https://sportsconnect.com/south-dakota-soccer/.

About South Dakota Youth Soccer Association:

The South Dakota Youth Soccer Association - (SDYSA) promotes the game of soccer for all youth in South Dakota. The SDYSA promotes the importance of education, self-esteem, diversity and teamwork in a fun and safe environment, allowing players to develop to their fullest potential in soccer and in life. As a member of U.S. Youth Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation, the SDYSA boasts a membership of over 16,000 youth soccer players and offers everything from recreational to competitive programming, as well as the Olympic Development Program and TOPSoccer.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

South Dakota Youth Soccer Association (SDSYA) - the official youth state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer has announced a multi-year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

California State University San Bernardino’s School of Entrepreneurship Makes Top 10 Graduate Entrepreneurial Programs in the West

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The School of Entrepreneurship at the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) announced they have once again made the list of top graduate schools for entrepreneurship programs by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine.

CSUSB improved on previous rankings in every category. For Best Business Schools, the school was listed among 243 colleges and universities nationwide and 62 in the West. Under the MBA rankings, CSUSB was listed among the Best On-Campus MBA programs. In the Top 50 Best Online MBA programs, CSUSB was ranked 32nd in the nation, among the top 4 in California, and first in the state in public universities.

Similarly, in the Top 50 Graduate Entrepreneurship Programs in the world, CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship was ranked 44th globally, 8th in the Top Entrepreneurship Programs in the West, among the top 4 in California, specifically for its Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MSEI)_and MBA graduate programs focused on Entrepreneurship.

"Entrepreneurship studies at CSUSB continue to go from strength to strength," said Mike Stull, professor of entrepreneurship. "We have created an innovative approach to graduate education in both our Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the MBA program that excels at preparing students to be the future entrepreneurs of our region and beyond. Additionally, we have a robust ecosystem created by our Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) that supports and encourages experiential learning and startup activity."

The Princeton Review's annual ranking is based on a survey conducted of nearly 300 schools with entrepreneurship offerings, the rankings reported today took into account more than 40 data points about the school programs, faculties, students, and alumni. The 60-question survey included questions on: the percentage of faculty, students, and alumni actively and successfully involved in entrepreneurial endeavors; the number and reach of mentorship programs; scholarships and grants for entrepreneurial studies; and the level of support for school-sponsored business plan competitions.

"We recommend these schools highly and with great regard for the MBA programs they offer," said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review's Editor-in-Chief. "Since we developed our b-school rankings more than two decades ago, our goal, every year, has been to help applicants choose the MBA programs best for them. This is why we collect a broad range of data to compile rankings in multiple categories. In our opinion, no b-school is #1 in all aspects, nor is any b-school ideal for all applicants. However, every MBA program-on-campus as well as online-that made our lists for 2023 offers outstanding academics, superb experiential components, and impressive career services. As important, everyone garnered positive ratings from MBA students we surveyed who attend-or are recent grads of-the program."

For the full list of top undergraduate and graduate schools for entrepreneurship visit Princeton Review - https://www.princetonreview.com/business-school-rankings?rankings=top-west-entrepreneurship-grad.

About CSUSB's School of Entrepreneurship:

California State University San Bernardino's School of Entrepreneurship, the first and only academic school dedicated to Entrepreneurship in California, serves nearly 1,000 students each year by delivering a wide range of educational programs and experiential learning opportunities that create the next generation of innovative change makers and entrepreneurs. The School of Entrepreneurship is part of the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration.

The JHBC is fully accredited by the AACSB and NASPAA and is one of the leading business schools in Southern California. The mission of the college is as an applied business program plays a key role in developing an educated and entrepreneurial workforce that in turn enables the community to attract and keep quality jobs in the region. Providing over 17 concentrations in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with campuses in San Bernardino and Palm Desert, the JHBC has produced over 13,000 graduates--the majority of whom live and work in the growing and booming economy of Southern California.

For more information, visit https://entre.csusb.edu/.

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The School of Entrepreneurship at the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) announced they have once again made the list of top graduate schools for entrepreneurship programs by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine.

Related link: https://entre.csusb.edu/

Stephanie Summers Speaks at Advisor Group’s Annual W Forum Event

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Stephanie Summers, a Frederick, MD-based financial advisor with Kramer Wealth Managers, affiliated with FSC Securities Corporation, was featured as a keynote speaker at Advisor Group's annual W Forum conference, held in San Diego, Calif. February 6-8, 2023.

The event hosted over 500 financial professionals, associates, strategic partners, and home office attendees from across the Advisor Group network to support the advancement of women in the wealth management industry. An additional 300 attendees joined virtually.

This year's event focused on helping attendees connect, feel inspired, and focus on growth. One of only five W Forum Visionaries selected, Stephanie Summers shared her personal success story as the nation's only Deaf female financial advisor to hold a FINRA Series 7 General Securities License. Her engaging, TED Talk-style presentation was titled "The Power of Being Heard."

Other speakers included Erica Dhawan, an internationally recognized leading authority, speaker and advisor on 21st century teamwork, collaboration and innovation. The remainder of the conference content focused on engaging conversations with Advisor Group leadership, peer sharing sessions, and other educational content covering topics such as innovation, growth solutions, the client experience, and wellness.

"I was honored to share my story and hear from other successful women professionals at this year's W Forum. Through round table discussions, team-building exercises, and networking opportunities, W Forum fosters not only new ideas and perspectives, but also a strong sense of community and connection. I feel re-energized and enthusiastic about the journey ahead, and I look forward to bringing this energy to my business and my clients," said Stephanie Summers.

Securities and Investment Advisory services offered through FSC Securities Corporation, Member FINRA/SIPC. Traditional Insurance offered through Kramer Wealth Managers, which is not affiliated with FSC Securities Corporation. Branch office address: 9099 Ridgefield Drive, Suite 101, Frederick, MD 21701.

About Kramer Wealth Managers:

Kramer Wealth Managers is a deaf-owned and operated full-service financial planning firm with offices located in Frederick, MD and Austin, TX, serving clients in all 50 states and DC.

Visit the Kramer Wealth Website: https://kramerwealth.com/.

For inquiries, contact Kramer

Wealth Managers at (240) 379-6929 or email info@kramerwealth.com.

Stephanie Summers, a Frederick, MD-based financial advisor with Kramer Wealth Managers, affiliated with FSC Securities Corporation, was featured as a keynote speaker at Advisor Group's annual W Forum conference, held in San Diego, Calif. February 6-8, 2023.

Related link: https://kramerwealth.com/

Get Ready For Spring Adventures With Nortiv8 20% Off Discount Sale

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- As the weather starts warming up and many are gearing up for hiking, trekking, and other spring adventures, lightweight and durable outdoor footwear designed to provide stability and comfort is inevitable. Nortiv8, a leading footwear brand that offers top-quality outdoor shoes, has kick started the year with improved customer services while providing an exciting offer for first-time shoppers. With 20% off a first order as a new customer on Nortiv8 official website, the online shoe brand is now more or less a step further in making customers' spring adventures accessible.

Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting, Nortiv8 has the perfect footwear to help you tackle any terrain with ease. These include hiking boots, trekking shoes, water shoes, work boots, and more.

To get started on your spring adventures, Nortiv8 is offering a 20% discount on your first order as a new customer by using the promo code: SPRING20, which is only available on the Nortiv8's official website. You can jump on this rare advantage by registering as a new member on the Nortiv8 official website, where you can browse through a wide selection of shoes and pick the one that best suits your needs. That said, keep in mind that the offer is not valid on third-party sites that sell Nortiv8 shoes.

While Nortiv8 encourages footwear enthusiasts to try new things and expand their horizons, they aren't leaving out the options. To further their services, the brand continues to introduce broad opportunities for enthusiasts who want new footwear.

Here's what you need to know about this striking offer:

1 - 20% off your first order by using the promo code: SPRING20 after registering as a new Nortiv8 customer on its official website.

2 - This discount offer is only available to new customers on Nortiv8's official website https://www.nortiv8shoes.com/pages/new-user, not third-party stores.

3 - The offer is valid only until March 20, 2023 on Nortiv8's official website.

Some best selling footwear products from Noriv8 Official Website include Waterproof Hiking Boots, Men's tactical boots, Waterproof Snow Boots and more.

About Nortiv8:

Nortiv8 is a top footwear brand that provides the quality outdoor shoes for various outdoor activities including work, play, and exploration. The brand understands the importance of quality, comfort, and durability, hence combining innovation, style, and comfort to design footwear that meets these expectations.

From shoes for hiking to mountain climbing, Nortiv8 provides a wide range of styles and designs for every use case. With an all-inclusive built-in sturdy design, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction, you can trust Nortiv8 for the quality outdoor shoes on the market.

Learn more at: https://www.nortiv8shoes.com/

As the weather starts warming up and many are gearing up for hiking, trekking, and other spring adventures, lightweight and durable outdoor footwear designed to provide stability and comfort is inevitable. Nortiv8, a leading footwear brand that offers top-quality outdoor shoes, has kick started the year with improved customer services while providing an exciting offer for first-time shoppers.

Related link: https://www.nortiv8shoes.com/

Stack Sports to Acquire Meridix to Simplify the Broadcast Experience for Sports Organizations

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Stack Sports, a global leader in modern sports technology, announced it has added Meridix, an innovative video streaming platform with the industry's most flexible technology, to the Stack Sports ecosystem. "Combining Meridix with Stack Sports is going to be a huge value add for our Partners and truly simplify the sports experience," said Jeff Brunsberg, Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer at Stack Sports.

More than 30,000 club and league administrators, 200 National Governing Bodies or Professional Franchises, and millions of families trust Stack Sports to power their sports journey. The planned addition of Meridix will add a fast-growing and innovative technology to the growing ecosystem of solutions offered to sports organizations to simplify sports. Expanding services to coaches and families further strengthens Stack Sports' position as the industry leader in the $44 billion global youth sports market.

Meridix is an unlimited streaming platform for any size team or organization. It simplifies covering sports LIVE at any level, including youth, high school, college, and pro. Complete with HD video, audio streams, scores, stats, and easy-to-use monetization tools, Meridix offers the best experience for sports organizations. Get started for FREE today at Meridix.com/signup.

"Stack Sports is the only company that can marry a best-in-class registration and data layer with world-class end consumer applications," said Jeff Young, CEO at Stack Sports. "We truly believe that connecting these two technologies will accelerate our vision to grow participation and transform the sport experience worldwide."

This combination of Meridix and Stack Sports will allow organizations to have an end-to-end video solution from pre-event marketing through Sports Connect, to the field of play, all the way through athlete highlights, truly simplifying the experience for parents, coaches, and administrators.

"Meridix has truly been a game changer for our tournament," said Blake Whittle Pontiac Holiday Tournament. "Thanks to their innovative and robust platform, our tournament has brought in additional revenue we never thought was possible through their pay-per-view feature. Their support is top notch and the broadcast quality is so good. We look forward to streaming our tournament on Meridix for years to come."

"With its mission to increase participation and transform the youth sports experience, Stack Sports is truly aligned with Meridix's vision to simplify the broadcast experience,'' said Tyler Feret, CEO & Founder at Meridix. "We are confident the combination of Meridix's tools for coaches, administrators, event operators, athletes, parents, and fans with Stack Sports' industry-leading ecosystem of sports technology will create real value for our partners and for sports as a whole."

About Meridix:

Meridix is Live Streaming Made Easy. One of the fastest-growing video streaming and broadcast platforms in sports, with over 200,000 events streamed already, from any device, it ensures your fans don't miss a moment of the action. The easy-to-use monetization tools have generated hundreds of thousands of dollars for sports organizations using your choice of pay-per-view, ticketing, season passes, and instant downloads. It is FREE to get started and works for ALL sports!

Start Streaming Today at https://www.meridix.com/ .

About Stack Sports:

With over 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company powers the sports experience through world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, USA Lacrosse, and NFL Flag, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and focused on growing participation in sports through Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth Technology, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

Stack Sports, a global leader in modern sports technology, announced it has added Meridix, an innovative video streaming platform with the industry's most flexible technology, to the Stack Sports ecosystem. Meridix is an unlimited streaming platform for any size team or organization. It simplifies covering sports LIVE at any level, including youth, high school, college, and pro.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

ACES Quality Management Taps Mortgage and Financial Services QC/Risk Experts to Headline 2023 ACES ENGAGE

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its speaker lineup for the upcoming ACES ENGAGE conference, taking place at the historic Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, May 17 - 19, 2023.

ACES has carefully curated this year's ACES ENGAGE lineup to provide attendees the opportunity to learn from industry experts and thought leaders. 2023 ACES ENGAGE Speakers to include: the Mortgage Bankers Association's Chief Economist and Senior Vice President Michael Fratantoni, Ballard Spahr Partner and Mortgage Banking Group Practice Leader Richard J. Andreano, Jr., Fannie Mae's Senior Director in Single Family Risk Loan Quality Candace Kubida and keynote speaker Jeff Evans, an adventurer and expedition leader.

"Last year's ACES ENGAGE event was a huge success, and we strive to make each year even better. We are confident this speaker lineup will help attendees expand both personally and professionally," ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "With fraud up nearly 20% and the cost of corrections rising, lenders need to shore up their defenses. ACES ENGAGE will leave attendees with a deeper understanding of proactive quality assurance and compliance and strategies to protect loan quality and mitigate risk."

ACES ENGAGE will offer a mix of general session presentations, panel discussions and social activities. Attendees have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and thought leaders, network and leave with the knowledge necessary to increase efficiencies, improve productivity and further quality at their organizations.

Register to attend ACES ENGAGE and learn more at https://www.acesquality.com/aces-engage-2023

About ACES Quality Management:

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

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 1 of the top 3 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment.

For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its speaker lineup for the upcoming ACES ENGAGE conference, taking place at the historic Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, May 17 - 19, 2023.

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

TrustEngine launches lending’s most comprehensive borrower intelligence platform (BIP)

OWINGS MILLS, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach today announced their union under the new name TrustEngine™, an identity that embodies the merged organization's vision to help lenders drive undeniable value as clients' trusted financial advisors. The name also reflects the brand's heritage as a trusted service provider to mortgage lenders for more than a quarter-century. The new name takes effect immediately and coincides with the beta release of the TrustEngine Borrower Intelligence Platform, a solution that wraps around the entire mortgage tech stack to drive volume by identifying loan opportunities and engagement strategies tailored to each borrower's needs.

Described by HousingWire as "the most essential addition to the mortgage tech stack since the advent of the loan origination system," borrower intelligence platforms (BIP) are rapidly gaining traction as a mandatory technology for modern mortgage lenders. By far the most comprehensive BIP on the market today, the TrustEngine Borrower Intelligence Platform drives increased loan applications, customer loyalty and team performance by collecting, enhancing and analyzing borrower data; prescribing actionable borrower opportunities; pacing opportunity delivery; guiding compelling borrower and loan officer interactions that convert; and providing comprehensive performance measurement and refinement.

"We are thrilled to debut our new name and our Borrower Intelligence Platform on the same day," said CEO Rich Harris. "This groundbreaking solution will help lenders become lifelong champions for borrowers by gaining access - for the first time in history - to the kind of world-class customer intelligence leveraged by global leaders like Apple, Microsoft and Amazon."

The TrustEngine Borrower Intelligence Platform goes beyond standard alerts and triggers, offering deep behavior analysis to generate granular borrower segments and predict mortgage loan needs, facilitating more relevant borrower outreach. And, unlike any other solution on the market today, the TrustEngine Borrower Intelligence Platform equips mortgage advisors with proven scripts and dynamically generated presentations that show borrowers their best loan options based on their unique financial situation, credit profile and life stage. Moving far beyond transactional offers, the platform prepares loan officers to have strategic discussions, transforming lenders from purveyors of price to providers of advice to drive more applications and close more loans.

Compatible with every lender tech stack, TrustEngine magnifies the value of existing loan origination systems (LOS), customer relationship management (CRM) platforms and marketing automation tools. Moreover, the TrustEngine Borrower Intelligence Platform automatically measures conversion at the branch and individual level across various loan types and borrower outreach strategies, driving continuous process improvement over the life of the platform. Learn how the TrustEngine Borrower Intelligence Platform can transform your business.

About TrustEngine:

More than 200 independent mortgage companies, credit unions, banks and brokers depend on TrustEngine's innovative solutions to unlock additional loan opportunities, increase conversion and strengthen customer loyalty through individualized, data-driven engagement and education. With Sales Boomerang's intelligent alerts, lenders always know when a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. Award-winning loan presentations from Mortgage Coach equip lenders to deliver a consultative home financing experience that encourages faster, more informed loan decisions.

New in 2023, the TrustEngine Borrower Intelligence Platform (BIP) combines the best of both flagship products with world-class data analysis and segmentation, sophisticated probability and profitability modeling, intelligent loan pacing and routing, compelling borrower interactions and ongoing performance evaluation and optimization to deliver a category-leading solution that enhances lenders' existing technology investments and puts data in the driver's seat of every customer engagement.

For a closer look at how TrustEngine turns loan officers into trusted mortgage advisors, visit https://www.trustengine.com/.

Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach today announced their union under the new name TrustEngine™, an identity that embodies the merged organization's vision to help lenders drive undeniable value as clients' trusted financial advisors. The name also reflects the brand's heritage as a trusted service provider to mortgage lenders for more than a quarter-century.

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

Leading Workers Comp and Work Injury Representation Comes to Oakland with Anton Law Group

OAKLAND, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- For years, Anton Law Group has offered leading workers compensation and work injury representation to people throughout Contra Costa, Ventura, and San Joaquin Counties. Now, they're expanding their services north and east so they can help people throughout the Oakland area.

As the Bay Area's job market continues to rebound, more and more people are commuting and moving to the Oakland area. While the bright side of the Bay offers quality jobs, any employment comes with a measure of risk. If someone gets hurt on the job, they deserve to have the benefits they need.

Specifically, any workplace injury should entitle someone to money so they can both get medical care and recuperate without worrying about their income.

That's where Anton Law Group comes in. Their team of Oakland workers compensation attorneys specializes in helping people get what they deserve after a workplace incident. They have expertise in helping people secure:

* Short and long-term disability benefits

* Coverage for medical expenses

* Rehabilitation services

What's more, Lead Attorney Anton Diffenderfer has extensive experience as a Trial Attorney before the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. As a result, he and the Anton Law Group team can help employees bounce back after a wide range of work accidents, including:

* Slips and falls

* Vehicle accidents

* Exposure to harmful substances/environments

* Machinery accidents

* Traumatic brain injury

* Electrical shock industry

This group of attorneys doesn't charge any fees - even ones to retain their services - unless they win or settle the case, so there's no risk in contacting them after a workplace incident.

What's more, Anton Law Group offers free phone consultations. To schedule one, potential clients in the Oakland area can call (888) 303-3434 or email info@adifflaw.com. Alternatively, they can visit the Anton Law Group office in Walnut Creek located at 2950 Buskirk Ave, #11.

Learn more: https://www.californiaworkcompattorney.com/

For years, Anton Law Group has offered leading workers compensation and work injury representation to people throughout Contra Costa, Ventura, and San Joaquin Counties. Now, they're expanding their services north and east so they can help people throughout the Oakland area.

Barr Group Mortgage Closes First eNote Transaction through Click n’ Close’s non-delegated correspondent eNote program

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, announced that Alabama-based mortgage banker Barr Group Mortgage has completed the first eNote transaction through Click n' Close's non-delegated correspondent eNote program. Entities participating in the transaction include the registration of the eNote on the MERS® eRegistry (the mortgage industry's approved eNote system of record), Ameris Bank as Barr Group Mortgage's warehouse lender and DocMagic as the eClosing and eVault tech provider.

"We have been blown away by the non-delegated correspondent eNote process offered by Click n' Close," said Elizabeth Moore, Chief Operations Officer at Barr Group Mortgage. "Working with Ameris Bank's warehouse division SVP Jill Gainer helped ensure the set-up process was straightforward, and our first two loans were purchased the day after closing. Using eNotes has eliminated the need for allonges, overnight shipping costs, note corrections and chasing down lost notes."

Through the eNote program, non-delegated correspondents can decrease turn times on their warehouse line to 48 hours or less, ultimately saving them money in the form of reduced interest charges and enabling them to turn over their warehouse lines far more frequently. Click n' Close has established partnerships with multiple warehouse lenders, such as Ameris Bank, to expand warehouse line access to qualified program participants previously financially ineligible for these lines of credit. The approval process for program participants captures most of the relevant financial statements and insurance exhibits requisite to the warehouse approval process, thus materially accelerating the warehouse approval timeline.

"We are thrilled to have our first eNote executed in such efficient timing - less than three weeks from application to closing - and with such renowned partners," said Click n' Close Owner and CEO Jeff Bode. "Our non-delegated correspondent eNote program provides emerging mortgage bankers with a tremendous opportunity to incorporate incredible agility and operational efficiencies into their business from the get-go and enables them to differentiate themselves with their customers, as well as their title and real estate partners, through a convenient digital closing experience."

As Click n' Close's primary technology partner, DocMagic played an integral role in the success of this first transaction. Total eClose is DocMagic's comprehensive eClosing system that provides everything necessary for a paperless eClosing. DocMagic's powerful end-to-end technology provides an intuitive interface that all participants - lenders, settlement service providers, notaries and borrowers - can use immediately, without a steep learning curve.

"Every lender is on the path to digital with the goal of closing electronically and delivering eNotes into the secondary market, but there are many challenges facing smaller lenders," said Brian D. Pannell, Chief eServicing Executive at DocMagic. "Click n' Close, a long-time client, had been seeking a way to support their correspondent lenders who don't have the resources nor the relationships to support conducting transactions with eNotes. We're proud to have been part of their solution."

To learn more about Click n' Close's non-delegated correspondent eNote program, contact Kerry Webb at kerry.webb@clicknclose.com. For existing clients, contact your Click n' Close account executive to find out how your warehouse lender can participate.

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and ensure data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

About Click n' Close, Inc.:

Click n' Close, Inc., formerly known as Mid America Mortgage, is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels and is also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. In operation since 1940, Click n' Close has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings and eNotes.

Combining this culture of innovation with a risk management mindset enables Click n' Close to deliver new products to market that address the challenges facing both borrowers and third-party originators (TPOs). These innovations include its USDA one-time close construction loans, proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program and reverse mortgage division. Its direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors afford Click n' Close direct access to the capital markets, thus ensuring maximum liquidity for its product innovations. By servicing its loan programs in-house, Click' n' Close provides its wholesale and correspondent partners with an additional level of certainty regarding loan salability and superior borrower service over the life of the loan.

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

Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, announced that Alabama-based mortgage banker Barr Group Mortgage has completed the first eNote transaction through Click n' Close's non-delegated correspondent eNote program. Entities participating in the transaction include the registration of the eNote on the MERS® eRegistry (the mortgage industry's approved eNote system of record), Ameris Bank as Barr Group Mortgage's warehouse lender and DocMagic as the eClosing and eVault tech provider.

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