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FormFree supports Freddie Mac’s launch of innovative underwriting enhancement that uses cash flow analysis to help increase home financing access

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced that mortgage lenders will be able to use AccountChek® to help more lenders qualify more borrowers for home financing as a result of a recently announced Freddie Mac initiative that analyzes loan applicants' account transaction data as part of its automated underwriting system, Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠). AccountChek users will be able to take advantage of LPA's enhancement when it goes live on November 6, 2022.

"By incorporating borrowers' cash flow assessments into its purchase eligibility assessment, Freddie Mac is helping lenders confidently provide a more inclusive path to homeownership within the communities they serve," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "This additional assessment will also be beneficial to underserved communities and first-time homebuyers, who may have the financial means to support homeownership but have been unable to attain financing with existing automated risk tools."

When mortgage loan applicants authorize AccountChek to electronically fulfill verification of asset (VOA) reporting requirements, LPA assesses transaction data from checking, savings and investments accounts to identify positive monthly cash flow patterns. The cash flow assessment is only used to positively affect loan applicants' credit risk assessments; it does not negatively impact applicants' credit risk assessments. To help lenders increase access to home financing for more borrowers, LPA will notify lenders of loan files that do not have an electronic VOA report and could benefit from a cash flow assessment.

FormFree has long been a proponent of leveraging consumers' direct-source financial data to better assess their ability to repay loans. FormFree independently developed its Residual Income Knowledge Index(tm), known as RIKI(tm) (RIH-kee), which measures consumers' Ability-to-Pay (ATP®) for mortgages and other loans based on monthly income and spending. In July, Guild Mortgage introduced its Complete Rate lending program, which leverages RIKI to provide a more inclusive path to homeownership. In October, FormFree made RIKI available to lenders nationwide.

About FormFree®

As the industry's go-to provider for direct-source VOA and VOI/E data, FormFree helps lenders understand credit risk like never before. Our patented AccountChek® and Passport® products open doors to more inclusive credit decisioning by revealing each customer's true ability to pay (ATP®). We have completed over $4 trillion in loan verifications that help lenders lower operating costs while improving the borrower experience. For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

FormFree® today announced that mortgage lenders will be able to use AccountChek® to help more lenders qualify more borrowers for home financing as a result of a recently announced Freddie Mac initiative that analyzes loan applicants' account transaction data as part of its automated underwriting system, Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠).

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The Newly Updated User Interface of HitPaw Watermark Remover V2.0.0 Provides a Better User Experience

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- HitPaw recently has released HitPaw Watermark Remover V2.0.0. The latest version of HitPaw Watermark Remover is coming up with the totally brand-new User Interface for a better user experience. Additionally, HitPaw Watermark Remover V2.0.0 now supports more than 10 languages, making it more hospitable and clear for people around the world. HitPaw also reduced the learning curve by optimizing the operation flow.

Let's find out the wonderful features of the Update for HitPaw Watermark Remover:

* Brand-New User Interface for Immersive Experience

The novel interactive design of HitPaw Watermark Remover provides an immersive experience to enhance the user experience. Users can concentrate better and more quickly and do more with less effort when using a dark interface.

* Simple Operational Procedure for Efficient Work Flow

The process of work flow has been streamlined by HitPaw Watermark Remover. Users can now drag files directly to HitPaw Watermark Remover without first choosing whether they are videos or photos, or even all together at once. Additionally, HitPaw Watermark Remover has the ability to immediately save any changes made to the current file, so users do not need to worry about the adjustment being lost while switching to another file.

* Add User Guidance to Lower the Learning Curve

The lucid user manual added by HitPaw Watermark Remover will help users when they launch the program for the first time. Users can utilize hints to better understand what this function does since HitPaw ensures that every user may get their hands dirty quickly.

* 10 More Languages are Supported Now

More than 10 languages, including Hindi, Japanese, Indonesian, Dutch, Turkish, and more, are added to and localized for use in HitPaw Watermark Remover. Users can change the software's language to reflect their mother tongue, making it more hospitable to users from other nations.

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HitPaw Watermark Remover is now compatible with Windows including Win11 and Mac OS Monterey. Its pricing starts from $6.99 per month, $9.99 per year, and $25.99 for the lifetime.

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HitPaw recently has released HitPaw Watermark Remover V2.0.0. The latest version of HitPaw Watermark Remover is coming up with the totally brand-new User Interface for a better user experience. Additionally, HitPaw Watermark Remover V2.0.0 now supports more than 10 languages, making it more hospitable and clear for people around the world. HitPaw also reduced the learning curve by optimizing the operation flow.

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The Pap Corps Celebrates 70 Years of Funding Research for All Types of Cancer

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a beautiful luncheon event at the Polo Club in Boca Raton on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. During the past seven decades, the nonprofit has grown from a small group of women supporting the pioneering work of Dr. George Papanicolaou to a dynamic organization with over 20,000 members, who fund research for all types of cancer at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The event, hosted by Michael Williams of WPTV, will pay tribute to the organization's impressive history and will honor two special guests, major donor Gerald Yass and Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., director of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

For more information visit https://www.thepapcorps.org/.

"The Pap Corps has made an incredible impact on the lives of countless people during these seven decades," said Sally Berenzweig, CEO. "Without funding for cancer research, we wouldn't have the groundbreaking, life-saving treatments that have allowed so many to make the journey from patient to survivor. As a community, we owe a tremendous gratitude to all The Pap Corps members who devoted their time and money to supporting the mission of a world without cancer."

During the event, The Pap Corps will showcase many of these dedicated members in video collage and will honor the past presidents who shaped and guided the organization's tremendous growth during the past 30 years.

"Thanks to our past presidents, incredible directors, and dedicated members, we have many triumphs to celebrate," said Chair Susan Dinter. "And so many of the cherished memories we've created transcend the big check moments and go directly to the heart of our organization. The Pap Corps is special not only because of what we do, but who we are. The enduring friendships within the Corps have created a bond that makes our organization the force it is today. And that is something we are all very proud of!"

The Pap Corps is thankful for the many sponsors who are supporting this event including The Harcourt M. and Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation; Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Health System; the Wrobel Family Foundation, L'Oréal Paris; Susan& Ed Dinter, Linda & Joel Moses, Judith Harold; the Wechsler Foundation; Sharon Goodhart Travel Agency; Alan Joyce of Raymond James; Heidi S. Schaeffer, M.D. Charitable Trust; GL Homes; PNC; Bauman Medical; Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa; Nothing Bundt Cakes; Searcy Law; Daszkal Bolton; AmFund; Hotwire Communications; Madeline Wolfson; Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, and media sponsor Boca Magazine.

About The Pap Corps:

Since its founding in 1952, The Pap Corps, a 501(c)(3), has donated more than $110 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, including a historic $50 million pledge in 2016. The Pap Corps derives its name from Dr. George Papanicolaou, a pioneer in cytopathology and early cancer detection, who introduced the world to the revolutionary 'Pap' test. A small group of women began the organization to support his efforts, and over the decades it has grown into an organization of over 20,000 men and women, in over 50 chapters, who raise funds to support research for all types of cancers.

The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a beautiful luncheon event at the Polo Club in Boca Raton on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. During the past seven decades, the nonprofit has grown from a small group of women supporting the pioneering work of Dr. George Papanicolaou to a dynamic organization with over 20,000 members, who fund research for all types of cancer at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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

Native Tennessean Eric Sollenberger, M.D., expands Knoxville Ophthalmology practice as Cornea Specialist

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, a leading eye care provider in East Tennessee, recently expanded with the addition of Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist Eric Sollenberger, M.D. Joining the practice, for Sollenberger, essentially means the continuation of an almost 70-year family legacy of eye care in East Tennessee.

As a Cornea Specialist, Sollenberger will work closely with the practice's 16 Ophthalmologists and Optometrists to focus on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of conditions and diseases of the cornea with both surgical and nonsurgical technology. Dr. Sollenberger is also well versed on all other eye conditions and diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and more.

"With the continued growth of our practice, we're glad to be expanding to meet the increasing demand for quality eye care in East Tennessee," said Dr. Kirk Haun. "Dr. Sollenberger offers valuable knowledge in treating a wide array of eye conditions and diseases, especially concerning the cornea. We're thrilled to have him on our team."

Dr. Sollenberger plans to introduce even more advanced vision-improving techniques to the practice, including a procedure called DSO (Descemet Stripping Only), a non-transplant cornea procedure to treat Fuch's dystrophy. Sollenberger performed the first two of these procedures ever done at Washington University in St. Louis, resulting in 20/20 vision for his patients.

Dr. Sollenberger was raised in Knoxville, the grandson of Dr. J. Ed Campbell, who founded the practice in 1952. Sollenberger's exposure to the field throughout his youth, thanks to his grandfather, his uncle Dr. Philip Campbell, and his mother Marilyn Sollenberger, Certified Ophthalmic Technician, played a crucial role in his decision to pursue a career in eye care.

But clinical rotations at University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis gave Sollenberger his first true feel of the profession. After completing his residency, Sollenberger carried out his cornea fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, which enthralled him with the delicate procedure of cornea transplantation.

"Cornea transplants are an unbelievable surgery," Sollenberger said. "The degree of sophistication is amazing. Being able to transplant a hundredth-of-a-millimeter thick piece of tissue in 20-30 minutes and restore a patient's vision is incredible. It's such an elegant surgery."

Dr. Sollenberger is available at most locations for the practice. To schedule an appointment, call 865-584-0905.

To learn more about Dr. Sollenberger and Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, visit https://www.ccteyes.com/

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Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, a leading eye care provider in East Tennessee, recently expanded with the addition of Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist Eric Sollenberger, M.D. Joining the practice, for Sollenberger, essentially means the continuation of an almost 70-year family legacy of eye care in East Tennessee.

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iEmergent’s Laird Nossuli recognized by Mortgage Banker Magazine as 2022 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking honoree

DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that CEO Laird Nossuli was recognized as a 2022 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking honoree by Mortgage Banker Magazine. The annual award spotlights women who have made an indelible impact on the mortgage industry and are fostering the next generation of women leaders in housing finance.

Nossuli was recognized for leading the development of iEmergent's software, Mortgage MarketSmart, which helps mortgage lenders grow market share by identifying home lending opportunities within the communities they serve. With technology that accurately models and forecasts demographic, economic and housing market trends down to the neighborhood level, Nossuli has created the only tool that helps lenders understand the home financing needs of underserved, minority and emerging markets.

Nosulli's passion for housing equity, her ability to pinpoint opportunities to serve minority communities and her extensive collaboration with housing affordability workgroups have made her one of the industry's most sought-after speakers on serving diverse markets. Nossuli currently sits on two committees for CONVERGENCE Columbus, a cross-sector partnership led by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that is focused on increasing minority homeownership in Columbus, Ohio. She also partners with the MBA on CONVERGENCE initiatives in other cities.

"As a female CEO of a company founded on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, I get the opportunity to lead by example and, hopefully, empower more women to join the mortgage and fintech industries," Nossuli said. "I'm truly honored to be named as one of the 2022 Powerful Women of Banking and hope to continue the work of fostering a more inclusive industry that extends more wealth-building opportunities to minority borrowers."

The full list of 2022 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking honorees can be viewed online in the October 2022 issue of Mortgage Banker Magazine.

About iEmergent:

Founded in 2000, iEmergent provides mortgage lending forecasts and analytics to the lending, housing and real estate industries. The company offers an extensive variety of forecast and market intelligence products, including Mortgage MarketSmart, a visualization tool that helps lenders quantify how mortgage markets will change. For more information, visit https://www.iemergent.com/.

iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that CEO Laird Nossuli was recognized as a 2022 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking honoree by Mortgage Banker Magazine. The annual award spotlights women who have made an indelible impact on the mortgage industry and are fostering the next generation of women leaders in housing finance.

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

Sales Boomerang releases Q3 2022 Mortgage Market Opportunities Report

OWINGS MILLS, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, and Mortgage Coach, a platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive home loan presentations, today announced the release of Sales Boomerang's latest Mortgage Market Opportunities Report. Despite significant year-over-year declines in mortgage volume, the Q3 2022 report showed an increase in Credit Improvement Alerts, signaling the opportunity for lenders to offer timely advice and tailored financial solutions to prospects with newly improved credit scores.

Methodology

The Mortgage Market Opportunities Report draws on Sales Boomerang system data to identify market opportunities of relevance to today's borrowers and lenders. To generate the report, Sales Boomerang reviewed data from more than 150 residential mortgage lenders, a subset of its clients, that use its borrower intelligence and retention tools to monitor millions of customer and prospect records. Sales Boomerang then calculated and compared the aggregate frequency with which those contact records triggered loan-opportunity, prescriptive-scenario and risk-and-retention alerts during the second and third quarters of 2022.

Key Findings*

Sales Boomerang's loan-opportunity alerts identify the contacts inside a lender's database who are actively shopping for a mortgage loan or who may be able to benefit from a new mortgage loan. Across the sample group, the frequency of each alert type in Q3 2022 was as follows:

* Mortgage Inquiry Alert: 2.84% of monitored contacts (down 12.21% from Q2)

A customer or prospect has shopped with a competitor in the last 24 hours.

* EPO Alert: 2.05% of monitored contacts (down 11.38% from Q2)

A customer or prospect whose loan closed ≤ 6 months ago has shopped with a competitor in the last 24 hours.

* Credit Improvement Alert: 5.47% of monitored contacts (up 33.41% from Q2)

A customer or prospect has improved their FICO score.

* New Listing Alert: 1.12% of monitored contacts (down 22.04% from Q2)

A customer or prospect has listed their home for sale.

* Equity Alert: 4.68% of monitored contacts (down 40.98% from Q2)

A customer or prospect's home equity has increased.

* Rate Alert: 0.49% of monitored contacts (down 80.94% from Q2)

The interest rate of a customer or prospect's existing mortgage is significantly higher than current prevailing rates.

Sales Boomerang's prescriptive-scenario alerts analyze not only whether a consumer could benefit from a given loan type, but also whether the consumer is credit-qualified to apply for financing. This additional layer of intelligence makes prescriptive-scenario alerts among the highest-converting available to mortgage lenders today. The frequency of each alert during Q3 2022 was as follows:

* Cash-Out Alert: 2.60% of monitored contacts (down 62.18% from Q2)

A borrower is credit qualified and has built sufficient equity to tap into the cash in their home.

* Rate-and-Term Alert: 1.23% of monitored contacts (down 51.37% from Q2)

A borrower is credit qualified and can benefit from the current interest rates for a refinance.

* FHA MI Removal Alert: 10.39% of monitored contacts (up 31.07% from Q2)

An FHA borrower has exceeded 20% equity and can remove mortgage insurance (MI).

For a subset of lenders that maintain servicing portfolios, the frequency of risk-and-retention alerts was as follows:

* Risk & Retention Alert: 30.28% of monitored contacts (up 40.45% from Q2)

A customer is engaging in one or more of 15 credit activities that may put their serviced loan at risk

Analysis*

* Mortgage Inquiry, EPO and New Listing alerts all decreased in Q3 as consumers stopped actively looking for new mortgage products. As interest rates rise and homebuyer sentiment approaches an all-time low, lenders will need to create their own opportunities for outreach rather than waiting for borrowers to reach out themselves. For example, lenders may find success capturing purchase opportunities by leveraging a seller buy-down strategy to combat high interest rates that might prevent buyers from committing to a purchase.

* Credit Improvement alerts increased for the third consecutive quarter. As lenders reconnect with turndowns whose credit scores have improved, they'll need to get creative in serving consumers' home finance needs. Recent data backs up the claim that borrowers can benefit from an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), so lenders should be prepared to educate borrowers on the pros and cons of these products.

* Risk & Retention alerts were up more than 40% in Q3 as consumers took on unprecedented personal debt, spending in other areas as the housing market continues to cool. According to the Federal Reserve, revolving credit card debt increased by 18.1% in August and total consumer debt surged to a record $4.68 trillion. Lenders can offer relief while protecting their servicing portfolios by presenting refinance options designed to help borrowers pay off high-interest debts and improve monthly cash flow.

"To find success in today's market, lenders not only must be proactive in their borrower outreach, they also must level up the creativity of the financial strategies they bring to the table. It's a tall order, but not an impossible one - and we're here to help," said Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach Chief Visionary Officer Alex Kutsishin. "With Sales Boomerang's borrower intelligence, lenders can spot opportunities a mile away. And by leveraging the power of the Mortgage Coach Total Cost Analysis, lenders can bring even the most nuanced financial scenarios to life in a way that inspires borrower understanding and trust."

*Key findings and analysis provided for informational purposes only. The data represented in the Mortgage Market Opportunities report is historical. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Sales Boomerang accepts no responsibility or liability for readers' use of the key findings or analysis included in this report.

About Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach:

Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach are trusted by more than 300 lenders, including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks, to connect borrowers with the right loan at the right time.

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. Intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang helps lenders build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To learn more, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

Mortgage Coach is an award-winning platform that empowers mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time. Side-by-side loan comparisons allow borrowers to make faster, more informed mortgage decisions while enabling lenders to consistently deliver an on-brand, consultative home financing experience that increases borrower pull-through, repeat business and referrals. To learn more, visit https://www.mortgagecoach.com.

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, and Mortgage Coach, a platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive home loan presentations, today announced the release of Sales Boomerang's latest Mortgage Market Opportunities Report.

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Church of Scientology and Christian Pastor Unite for a Stronger, More Compassionate Community

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- A new video on the Scientology website shows how the commitment of a Church of Scientology in Los Angeles inspired a Christian pastor to do more.

"I've been in ministry for over 41 years," says a Christian pastor in a video on the new interactive timeline on the Scientology website. "And I've longed to be part of an organization that was more hands-on and doing things."

The pastor describes how he'd grown tired of meetings filled with "talking but not really doing it."

Then he found the Church of Scientology of Inglewood and the many programs it offers.

"I know who's doing it," he says. "The Church of Scientology is doing it. That's the thing that I want to be a part of."

The pandemic created many hardships for houses of worship and parishioners. It was nearly a year before the U.S. Supreme Court lifted California's ban on indoor church services.

"People were longing to get back to normal in their personal lives and their work and also in their community involvement," the pastor says.

But the pandemic was far from over and people were anxious about what would happen when they started to interact again.

When he learned about the Stay Well campaign of the Church of Scientology, he called it "a great step toward bringing us back to normalcy." Here was an initiative that helped people understand the protocols and what they could do to make sure they and their families and friends stayed well.

Los Angeles Scientology Churches took part in an international campaign to educate others on the simple principles behind prevention. They did this through booklets and videos that visitors could read or watch and download free of charge from the How to Stay Well Prevention Center on the Scientology website. In Greater Los Angeles alone, Scientology Volunteer Ministers distributed more than 300,000 Stay Well booklets to essential businesses, restaurants, take-outs, supermarkets and other retail outlets for their customers and door-to-door to their neighbors.

One principle he describes as "galvanizing" is the motto for the Stay Well campaign: "An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure."

"That's my mantra," he says. "You know sometimes, some of the best 'cures' are never to get started."

He also speaks of the technology the Church provides which he describes as "real practical yet in-depth. It's doable and it's workable and it can help...whether it's in their marriage or whether it's raising children, trying to navigate through the workplace.

"I want to take that back to the community, take that back to my workplace, take that back to my family, and help effect some needed changes.

"I applaud you all for your efforts to keep us all safe, healthy and wise."

The Church of Scientology Inglewood and its South Los Angeles Community Center are designed to provide ideal facilities for Scientologists on their ascent to higher states of spiritual freedom and to serve as a home for the entire community - a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.

In November 2011, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige dedicated the Church of Scientology Inglewood. An episode of Destination: Scientology on the Scientology Network provides a look at the amazing transformation that has taken place as a result.

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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A new video on the Scientology website shows how the commitment of a Church of Scientology in Los Angeles inspired a Christian pastor to do more. The pandemic created many hardships for houses of worship and parishioners. It was nearly a year before the U.S. Supreme Court lifted California's ban on indoor church services.

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Absolute Trust Counsel to Hold Free Virtual Trust Administration Event for California CFPs and CPAs

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Leading Bay Area estate planning firm Absolute Trust Counsel will host a free virtual event, The Absolute Trust Academy Trust Administration 101, on October 28, 2022, to equip CPAs and CFPs with a stronger knowledge of trust administration processes. The webinar is aimed at enhancing advisors' client services and relationships. In addition, this event allows CPAs and CFPs to earn four hours of continuing education credits.

"Trust administration is an important topic for financial professionals for several reasons," said event host and Absolute Trust Counsel founder, Kirsten Howe. "CFPs and CPAs are often the first professionals contacted upon a death. Why? Because clients trust and depend on their advisors regularly and they have the deepest, broadest knowledge of their clients' situations.

"In addition, the trust administration process requires a coordinated effort among the attorney, financial advisor, CPA, and the family. All advisors play an important role in the process. Boosting their knowledge base benefits both their clients and their business. And, having these tools in their arsenal will also help build a more robust plan and head off future problems."

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom and will feature several local experts who will teach the basics of what needs to be done when a client has died. Audience members will learn and implement proven planning strategies and tactics to address clients' unique needs while maximizing business potential.

"Clients really do rely on their CPAs and CFPs to get them through this very challenging time," Howe continued. "So, we are doing this webinar to help all CFPs and CPAs give even greater service to their clients."

Event topics and speakers include:

* Margaret Schopp, CPA, Schopp & Co. - "Tax Compliance: Form 706"
* Karen Fisher, Principal, Bishop Fiduciary Services, Ltd. - "Helping Clients with Best Practices"
* Jim O'Dea, Broker Associate, Redwood Mortgage - "Mortgage Loans to Irrevocable Trusts"
* Madison Gunn, Attorney, Absolute Trust Counsel - "The 7 Basic Steps of Trust Administration"
* Kirsten Howe, Esq., Managing Attorney, Absolute Trust Counsel - "The ABCs of Trust Planning"

For more information, or to register, visit: https://absolutetrustacademy.absolutetrustcounsel.com/trust-admin-101-optin.

About Absolute Trust Counsel:

Absolute Trust Counsel is among the most highly ranked estate planning law firms in Walnut Creek. The firm's areas of expertise include estate planning, trust administration, Medi-Cal planning, probate, retirement assets planning, and special needs planning. Absolute Trust Counsel's mission is to provide easy legal solutions for every client.

The firm's founder, Kirsten Howe, was admitted to the California bar in 1987 and has practiced in Walnut Creek since 1997. She earned her J.D. cum laude at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where she was a member of the Thurston Society and managing editor of The Hastings Law Journal. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan.

She is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section of The State Bar of California, the Estate Planning and Probate Section, the Elder Law Section, and the Women's Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.

Learn more: https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/.

Leading Bay Area estate planning firm Absolute Trust Counsel will host a free virtual event, The Absolute Trust Academy Trust Administration 101, on October 28, 2022, to equip CPAs and CFPs with a stronger knowledge of trust administration processes. The webinar is aimed at enhancing advisors' client services and relationships.

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NotaryCam’s Rick Triola earns third HousingWire Vanguard Award

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, announced today that its founder and outgoing Division President Rick Triola has been named a 2022 HousingWire Vanguard.

This is the eighth year HousingWire has recognized housing industry executives for their outstanding leadership and the third time Triola has received this award, having done so in 2018 and 2020. According to HousingWire, Triola was recognized this year for his efforts in expanding how the mortgage industry can use remote online notarization (RON), advancing RON technology and creating a better experience for both document signers and notaries.

"Over the years, NotaryCam has strived to put the customer first and provide the best possible experience for all parties participating in a RON transaction. Through this mindset, our team has not only succeeded in providing industry-leading customer service but also continuing to advance RON technology and capabilities," said Triola. "It's always an honor to be recognized for NotaryCam's successes, but I cannot let the moment pass without also recognizing the team that has helped to make all this possible."

As the founder and division president, Triola has been the driving force behind NotaryCam and its stellar reputation. Those efforts are evident in every successful transaction, product update and the company's industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net promotor score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands. NotaryCam surpassed a major milestone this year, performing the one millionth RON transaction in company history. The company also recently announced an update to its eClose360® platform, expanding its capabilities and delivering a better user experience for all parties.

HousingWire's 2022 Vanguards have led their respective organizations towards greatness while tackling challenges the housing economy has faced over the past 12 months. These 100 honorees were carefully selected by HousingWire's selection committee, chosen for their vital contributions to their companies and the dynamic way they are changing the industry.

"The 2022 Vanguards honorees represent the housing economy's elite leaders who have made an unmistakable impact on the industry at-large and continue to drive growth and inspire their organizations," said HW Media Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. "With these leaders at the helm, companies will be able to weather the current market to fight another day."

For the full list of 2022 HousingWire Vanguards, visit https://www.housingwire.com.

About HousingWire:

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About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company:

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's eClose360® platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses and includes the execution of employment-related documents, legal docs (e.g., power of attorneys) and Apostilles. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, announced today that its founder and outgoing Division President Rick Triola has been named a 2022 HousingWire Vanguard.

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Down Payment Resource releases Q3 2022 Homeownership Program Index

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), a technology provider helping the housing industry connect homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced findings from its latest Homeownership Program Index (HPI). The firm's analysis of 2,309 homebuyer assistance programs in its DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database revealed that the net number of homebuyer assistance programs increased by 1.6% from Q2 to Q3 2022.

This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of growth in homebuyer assistance programs. Increased program availability and funding are especially timely given recent research from Redfin indicating that the median U.S. down payment on a home grew from $32,917 in July 2019 to $62,500 in July 2022.

Methodology

Published quarterly, DPR's HPI surveys the funding status, eligibility rules and benefits of U.S. homebuyer assistance programs administered by state and local housing finance agencies, municipalities, nonprofits and other housing organizations. DPR communicates with over 1,200 program providers throughout the year to track and update the country's wide range of homeownership programs, including down payment and closing cost programs, Mortgage Credit Certificates and affordable first mortgages, in the DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database. Homebuyer assistance programs that waive the first-time homebuyer requirement for veterans and military personnel are tracked as two separate programs to enable reporting on dedicated assistance for military buyers.

Key Findings

The Q3 2022 HPI examined a total of 2,309 homebuyer assistance programs that were active as of October 3, 2022. Key findings are as follows:

* The net number of homebuyer assistance programs continues to grow. The number of programs increased by 36 in Q3 2022, including 16 new statewide programs, seven new municipal programs and several new programs administered by employers or nonprofits. These programs provide assistance in the form of affordable first mortgages, community second mortgages and combined down payment and closing cost support, among other types of homebuyer assistance.

* More programs are receiving funding. More than four out of five (83.9%) programs are currently funded, and the number of actively funded programs grew by 34 in Q3 2022, a 2% increase over the previous quarter.

* Programs offering incentives for educators increased. The number of programs offering unique benefits for educators grew by 16.4% over the past quarter. The 10 new programs added this quarter brings the total number of homebuyer assistance programs for educators to 71 nationwide.

"Home price appreciation and low housing inventory have caused the median down payment to nearly double from this time two years ago," said DPR CEO Rob Chrane. "At the same time, rising interest rates are driving up monthly mortgage payments, making homeownership even more difficult to achieve. Consumers, lenders and real estate agents need to know about the large and growing number of homebuyer assistance programs available nationwide that can make a real difference."

Further analysis of the Q3 2022 HPI findings, including infographics and examples of many of the programs described in this release, can be found on DPR's website at https://downpaymentresource.com/professional-resource/homebuyer-assistance-programs-proliferate-in-q3-as-median-u-s-down-payment-skyrockets/.

For a complete, state-by-state list of homebuyer assistance programs, visit https://downpaymentresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HPI-state-by-state-data.Q32022.pdf.

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. The company tracks funding status, eligibility rules, benefits and more for approximately 2,200 programs in 11 categories. DPR has been recognized by Inman News as "Most Innovative New Technology" and the HousingWire Tech100(tm). DPR is licensed to Multiple Listing Services, Realtor Associations, lenders and housing counselors across the country. DPR's subscription-based service, Down Payment Connect, helps agents and loan officers match buyers to available programs.

For more information, please visit https://downpaymentresource.com/ and on Twitter at @DwnPmtResource.

Twitter: @DwnPmtResource #downpaymentassistance

RELATED LINKS:

https://www.redfin.com/news/homebuyer-down-payments-doubled-during-pandemic/

Down Payment Resource (DPR), a technology provider helping the housing industry connect homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced findings from its latest Homeownership Program Index (HPI). The firm's analysis of 2,309 homebuyer assistance programs in its DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database revealed that the net number of homebuyer assistance programs increased by 1.6% from Q2 to Q3 2022.

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

Anita Huang Joins EPIC’s Life and Executive Benefits Practice

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Anita Huang has joined the firm as a Senior Vice President within its Life and Executive Benefits practice managed by Vanbridge, an EPIC company.

Huang has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and possesses a unique understanding of the financial and insurance markets in Asia and the United States. She is bilingual in Mandarin and English and specializes in working with affluent and high-net-worth clients, many of whom recently immigrated to the U.S. She has a proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with financial professionals and their clients, assisting them with planning solutions that leverage insurance. Huang will be based in Southern California while enhancing our capabilities across our national teams in the financial services space.

"I am honored to be able to welcome Anita to the EPIC and Vanbridge Life & Executive Benefits team. She has a great reputation in the industry and will be a valued member of our team. We are looking forward to drawing on her expertise to deepen the unique relationships we have been able to develop," said Tom Bellig, Managing Principal, Vanbridge Life and Executive Benefits.

About EPIC Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has more than 2,800 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients. Visit: https://www.epicbrokers.com/ .

About Vanbridge Life and Executive Benefits:

Vanbridge's Life and Executive Benefits division provides coordinated advice about insurance planning, executive benefits, estate, tax, distributions, business succession, and other related financial matters. Our clients rely on our team to identify relevant areas of risk, ask clarifying and exploratory questions to identify goals, generate custom solutions and manage the implementation in conjunction with their legal and tax advisors, when applicable.

Vanbridge's infrastructure, tools, services, and strategies cater to RIAs, Family Offices, CPA firms and financial service professionals and institutions. We have assembled a distinguished interdisciplinary team that combines the best in life and annuity, capital markets, tax, and legal expertise. A true independent firm with offices and leadership across the country, Vanbridge provides objective access to the world's leading carriers across life insurance, annuities, disability income, long-term care, and linked benefits. Visit: https://www.vanbridge.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Anita Huang has joined the firm as a Senior Vice President within its Life and Executive Benefits practice managed by Vanbridge, an EPIC company.

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

Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles Case Changes U.S. Immigration Policy

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, P.C., a full-service immigration law practice that handles employment, investment, and family immigration cases, has achieved a landmark victory for a client unfairly refused permanent residency. The case has also fundamentally changed U.S. immigration policy.

The firm's client, was a Japanese woman who overstayed her status by over a year and was subject to a 10-year bar on returning. She subsequently left the United States and reentered approximately 18 years before applying for permanent residency based upon her marriage to a U.S. citizen.

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, noncitizens who accumulate more than 180 days of unlawful presence before leaving the United States cannot reenter until a certain period of time (three years or 10 years) passes. However, this INA provision did not address how the timeline would be affected if the person returned before the bar was lifted.

In this case, the 10-year bar had expired by the time she sought permanent residency in 2019, but USCIS denied her application, claiming that she had been required to remain outside the country during that time.

Her attorney, Michael Piston of the Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, P.C., argued that she should not have been denied permanent residency because over 10 years had passed since her departure and she was now married to a U.S. citizen.

U.S. District Court Judge Consuelo Marshall ruled in favor of the client, agreeing that the bar expires after 10 years, even if the person is in the United States for most of that time.

On June 24, USCIS announced a policy change to comply with this and one other subsequent court decision, based upon this one, in addition to an unpublished Board of Appeals decision from the Department of Justice.

Under the new policy, the following rules and conditions apply:

* Noncitizens who depart or are removed after over 180 days of unlawful presence will not be considered inadmissible unless they apply again within three to ten years.

* Once they leave, the three-year or 10-year period begins and will run uninterrupted, regardless of where the noncitizen is located during that time.

In a statement to The Epoch Times, Attorney Piston said, "This policy change would be great for our client. That means she could have been granted adjustment of status by the USCIS and she wouldn't have had to go through all these problems."

About the Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, P.C.:

The Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, P.C. is a full-service immigration law firm managed by award-winning attorneys. The firm, which represents individuals in employment, investment, and family immigration matters, has a legal team of attorneys with 80 years of combined experience and a track record of over 35,000 cases approved.

For more information, call (213) 375-4084 or visit https://immigrationhelpla.com/

RELATED LINKS:

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The Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, P.C., a full-service immigration law practice that handles employment, investment, and family immigration cases, has achieved a landmark victory for a client unfairly refused permanent residency. The case has also fundamentally changed U.S. immigration policy.

Related link: https://immigrationhelpla.com/

New Release: 4DDiG File Repair – Make Videos and Photos Repairing Easier Than Ever

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tenorshare 4DDiG, a fast-growing software company providing simple and powerful digital creative solutions, has recently launched a new multipurpose software that allows users to repair any corrupted/damaged photos and videos across all platforms in just three steps.

"This software's release has long been overdue. We understand many of our users' pains as they need to repair corrupted videos/photos at a cheaper rate. And now we are glad to develop 4DDiG File Repair that will make video/photo repair easier for our users," said Mike Li, the CEO of 4DDiG.

4DDiG File Repair comes with a variety of photo/video repair features that are easy to master for an enjoyable experience:

* Photo repair features: Unlike other comparable applications, 4DDiG Photo Repair restores blurry, overexposed, or pixelated photos to their original sharpness and vibrancy with a higher success rate. It offers fast repair and supports multiple photo image file formats across different storage devices without complication. The uniqueness of 4DDiG Photo Repair is its capability to simultaneously repair up to 3000 images at a go from any device. With its image preview feature, users can preview fixed images before saving them, allowing for inconsistency checks.

* Video repair features: 4DDiG video repair is 100% safe and fast. It allows users to fix corrupted videos from mainstream camera brands and popular video formats across different storage devices at a higher success rate. It supports Windows PC and all storage media such as SD cards, USB flash drives, HDDs, etc. What makes 4DDiG video Repair exceptional is its capability to repair an unlimited number of video files in various formats in one go.

As made available on its website, 4DDiG File Repair can rapidly and effortlessly fix corrupted photos/videos using a three-step process:

Step 1: Download, install, and run the 4DDiG Repair tool on the computer.

Step 2: Select the Photo repair or video Repair option from the Software interface, tap the "Add button" to import the damaged videos/photos, and then click Start Repair.

Step 3: After repairing, choose videos/photos to preview and then click Export to save them to a safe location.

This new 4DDiG File Repair software is now available at 4DDiG File Repair, you can free download it and use it for your damaged/corrupted videos & photos repair.

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Tenorshare 4DDiG, a fast-growing software company providing simple and powerful digital creative solutions, has recently launched a new multipurpose software that allows users to repair any corrupted/damaged photos and videos across all platforms in just three steps.

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How to Unlock Huawei Phone Without Resetting – Tenorshare 4uKey for Android

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- There is a brand-new thrilling "Sale Promotion" introduced proudly by Tenorshare, the leading provider of software solutions for smartphone users. During this exciting new sale, running from September 15 to October 24, 2022, users can take a big discount on all software, including Tenorshare 4uKey for Android.

"Have you forgotten Huawei Password but you have no idea to solve the Huawei locked screen," said Tenorshare's spokesperson. "You can try Tenorshare 4uKey for Android to get access to your Huawei device without any hassle. Forgetting Huawei password is not out of the blue among Huawei users, instead, it's smack dab in the middle of the blue. With our all-new sales promotion offer, we are making these software more affordable than ever before."

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How to Unlock Huawei Phone without password?

The majority of Android users from global areas have downloaded and installed Tenorshare 4uKey for Android to bypass Android lock when they are anxious to search for how to unlock Huawei phone if they forgot the password. This all-inclusive software can easily unlock Android device from any type of screen lock, whether it is a fingerprint, pattern, pin, face lock, or password. If you want to unlock Huawei without password, there are just three steps to unlock your locked Android screen. After connecting the locked Android phone to your computer, choose the "Remove Screen Lock" feature> Confirm "Start" to start the removal process. Within minutes, you would find that the screen password of your Huawei phone has been removed successfully.

Efficient features of 4uKey for Android

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There is a brand-new thrilling "Sale Promotion" introduced proudly by Tenorshare, the leading provider of software solutions for smartphone users. During this exciting new sale, running from September 15 to October 24, 2022, users can take a big discount on all software, including Tenorshare 4uKey for Android.

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Children’s author releases latest in ‘Glad to Do It!’ series about first responders

POMFRET, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- J2B Publishing announces the release of "Uncle Rocky - Fireman #10 - Ice Rescue" (ISBN: 978-1954682160), authored by James Burd Brewster. It's the 10th Uncle Rocky - Fireman book in the "Glad to do it!" children's series and is illustrated for kids aged 3-7. The series honors first responders by retelling true-life emergency response stories through the eyes of its characters: Uncle Rocky - Fireman, Officers Jack and Kate and EMT Morales.

"Ice Rescue," illustrated by Mary Barrows, tells the story of three New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighters from Ladder 54 where Tom Yuneman, Chris Harkinish and Kevin Hillman rescued a stranded boy from the ice in the Bronx River. Other books in the series also center on firemen as heroes.

The idea for the "Glad to do it!" series first came to be when Brewster started telling bedtime stories to his two oldest boys (ages 5 and 3). He made up a character named Uncle Rocky - Fireman.

"Boys love firemen, so I told them firefighter stories," Brewster says.

As he told the stories, a pattern emerged. The alarm would sound, Uncle Rocky would dress for the fire, test the fire truck's siren and horn, respond to the emergency and save the day. When thanked for his rescue, Uncle Rocky always said, "Glad to do it!" During the storytelling, Brewster's boys, now 38 and 36, would "pretend" dress for the fire, shout out the fire truck sounds and roar "Glad to do it!" along with Uncle Rocky.

"Since firefighters are usually humble when thanked for doing their duty, the last sentence of every story is 'Glad to do it!'" Brewster explains. "And, so the series was born."

As the series became known, parents started asking Brewster to write about police officers and EMTS too since they found their young children loved them as well.

In the also recently released "Trusty Tinsley," (ISBN: 978-1954682153), the sixth Officer Jack book in the "Glad to do it!" series, a Shiloh Shepherd leads Trooper Sandberg of the New Hampshire State Police (NHSP) and Lebanon, New Hampshire and Hartford, Vermont first responders to the car wreck of its owner. Officer Jack, an African-American male, and Officer Kate, a white female, are partners in the stories.

"It was a story right out of Lassie," Brewster says. "First responders go to rescue a stray dog on the highway and the dog leads them to his owner, who'd been thrown from his car and was freezing to death. He saved his life."

"Baby's Breath" (ISBN: 978-1954682146), the fifth in the Officer Jack series, is a Brewster favorite. TSA Officer Cecilia Morales was working the scanner line at Newark Liberty International Airport. She scrambled over a bunch of equipment to reach a baby who had stopped breathing and her medical training prevented a horrible holiday tragedy.

"My sister sent me the story and I knew it'd be perfect for the Officer Jack series," Brewster says.

Brewster was personally involved in "Clamshell Stretcher," (ISBN: 978-1941927519), the first EMT Morales story in the series. This story describes how EMTs and paramedics from Waldorf Station 12 in Charles County, Maryland used a "Clamshell Stretcher" to lift a man off the ground without causing him undue pain.

"I was driving home in a light rain and saw a man on the ground surrounded by neighbors," Brewster says. "I stopped and held an umbrella. The man had a dislocated hip and EMTs used a 'Clamshell Stretcher' to lift him off the ground. It was an amazing invention, so I wrote a story about it."

The "Glad to do it!" series is unique in that the stories retell actual emergency responses, encourage children to play-act and use adult characters as role models so children learn to go to adults for help. It also teaches humility with its final "Glad to do it!" sentence.

Learn more about "Ice Rescue" at: https://www.gladtodoit.net/uncle-rocky-10-ice-rescue.html

To learn more about the series, and download a free eBook version of "Uncle Rocky - Fireman #1 Fire!" visit: https://www.gladtodoit.net/.

About James Burd Brewster:

James Burd Brewster, president, J2B Publishing and the author of the "Glad to do it!" series started J2B Publishing in 2013 as an Indie Press with a mission to publish "Good books for boys and girls." It now specializes in publishing new children's book authors.

Brewster grew up in Albany, NY, learned to sail on Lake Champlain, graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy, drove an icebreaker to the Arctic and retired after a 23-year career. He and wife, Katie, raised and homeschooled five children and live in southern Maryland.

Brewster's father taught him, "You can grow grass or children, but not both." Like his father, he decided to grow children and now writes and publishes children's books to help other parents grow their children.

Learn more: https://www.j2bllc.com/.

J2B Publishing announces the release of "Uncle Rocky - Fireman #10 - Ice Rescue" (ISBN: 978-1954682160), authored by James Burd Brewster. It's the 10th Uncle Rocky - Fireman book in the "Glad to do it!" children's series and is illustrated for kids aged 3-7. The series honors first responders by retelling true-life emergency response stories through the eyes of its characters: Uncle Rocky - Fireman, Officers Jack and Kate and EMT Morales.

Related link: https://www.j2bllc.com/

New Animation Project Tackles Misinformation, Vaccines for Media Literacy Week

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Founded by two black doctors who tired of watching patients who looked like them die sicker and younger, Welfie is launching "Booster Troop," a fun health media literacy initiative that helps underserved children better spot misinformation. It launches October 24 for Media Literacy Week, and it includes a 7-minute animated episode in both English and Spanish, a lesson plan, and other classroom materials. Welfie provides culturally competent health and mental health education and care coordination to schools.

"Booster Troop" was made by Emmy Award-winning children's TV writers, educators, doctors, psychologists, and vetted by children, parents, teachers, school administrators, misinformation experts, psychologists, and former PBS and Sesame Workshop Executives. "Booster Troop" is free, and it features Welfie Pediatricians Dr. Nneka Edwards, MPH, who is also a Co-Founder of Welfie, and Dr. Jaime Deville, who worked on the COVID vaccine.

"Children are the most powerful agents of change in the universe," said Dr. Steven Moyo, MD and CEO and Founder of Welfie. "If we can help kids find joy and purpose in their own health, they will inspire the adults around them to do the same. But that can only happen if we help them understand how to tell accurate from inaccurate information."

The first episode of "Booster Troop" tackles the COVID vaccine and was made possible by The VaxUp Challenge, an initiative of the Innovation Studio at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Dr. Nneka Edward's segment was filmed at The Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital library in Toronto, Canada.

"Booster Troop" is currently creating a mental health program which will include self-assessments, interventionist content, health care coordination, and health fests that are culturally appropriate. Welfie was recently selected as a Google for Startups winner.

ABOUT WELFIE:

Welfie is a doctor founded, Black and women led company whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of underserved children and their families through culturally competent health education and care coordination in schools. Healthier children miss fewer days of school, perform better on tests, and live happier, more productive lives.

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

MULTIMEDIA:

You can see the trailer cut for media here in English: https://youtu.be/yyr6phYuVIw and here in Spanish: https://youtu.be/uoWGJMxIP6I

Founded by two black doctors who tired of watching patients who looked like them die sicker and younger, Welfie is launching "Booster Troop," a fun health media literacy initiative that helps underserved children better spot misinformation. It launches October 24 for Media Literacy Week, and it includes a 7-minute animated episode in both English and Spanish, a lesson plan, and other classroom materials. Welfie provides culturally competent health and mental health education and care coordination to schools.

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

Dosaggio™ by SottoPelle® Partners with PatientNow

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dosaggio™ by SottoPelle® and PatientNow announced today that they have entered into a partnership that integrates the two companies' innovative technologies, to improve efficiencies and elevate patient care for providers offering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

This collaboration offers medical providers a powerful and seamless integration of capabilities for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy practices.

This partnership brings together PatientNow's robust functional EHR with the advanced and powerful Dosaggio™ hormone dosing tool, enabling medical providers to expand their functional medicine practices into the bioidentical hormone therapy arena.

PatientNow is a functional, full-service EHR that offers customized and integrated scheduling, charting, billing, reporting, prescription management, and treatment plan solutions for medical practices. The PatientNow EHR offers flexibility for each provider's needs - all with fair pricing.

The Dosaggio™ bioidentical hormone pellet therapy dosing application allows medical providers to optimize their patient's hormone health through precise, individualized hormone dosing. Dosaggio™ by SottoPelle® offers providers a proprietary online hormone dosing calculator that uses the patient's unique health data to calculate a precise, individualized BHRT dose. Dosaggio™ combines a powerful algorithm with on-screen clinical guidance that enables medical providers to approach each patient's hormone health care in an individualized manner.

The integration of these two platforms allows medical providers to pull patient data such as lab work, demographics, past hormone therapy notes, and other documentation from their PatientNow EHR into the Dosaggio™ dosing application. This eliminates the need for double documentation and helps seamlessly maintain continuity of care for BHRT patients.

"The Dosaggio and PatientNow integration will help providers bring quality care to their patients who suffer from hormonal imbalance," stated CarolAnn Tutera, CEO of Dosaggio™ by SottoPelle®. "It is our mission to help providers bring individualized care to more patients, to help them age gracefully."

Practices that are currently using PatientNow's EHR can conveniently set up their Dosaggio™ account by visiting the integrations page within their account. Medical providers who are interested in learning more about this exciting integration may visit: https://sottopelle.health.

Dosaggio™ by SottoPelle® and PatientNow announced today that they have entered into a partnership that integrates the two companies' innovative technologies, to improve efficiencies and elevate patient care for providers offering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

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

FormFree’s AccountChek can now be used by mortgage lenders to satisfy Freddie Mac’s assessment of income requirement for loan applicants paid through ADP

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced that mortgage lenders can now use AccountChek® to automate income assessment using Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) asset and income modeler (AIM) for borrowers who are paid through ADP.

AIM automates the assessment of borrower income using direct-source employer and payroll service data furnished by a Freddie Mac designated third-party service providers like FormFree. ADP is the first payroll provider eligible for automated verification of income (VOI) through AIM. AccountChek supports this expansion by enabling borrowers to authorize electronic verification of their ADP payroll data.

FormFree is a leading provider of consumer-permissioned verification of asset (VOA) and verification of income and employment (VOI/E) data to the mortgage industry. The company's flagship verification service, AccountChek, enables consumers to verify income and employment with more than 50 payroll providers and 100,000 employers. The company's extensive payroll partnerships enable AccountChek to furnish payroll data and W-2s that meet Freddie Mac selling requirements.

"FormFree applauds Freddie Mac for its continuous innovation that helps lenders execute a simpler, more efficient loan origination process," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "Giving lenders the ability to automatically assess income dispersed by the world's largest payroll provider will extend the convenience of digital VOI to an expansive cohort of homebuyers. We look forward to supporting Freddie Mac as it adds more payroll providers to AIM."

"Automation of a mortgage applicant's income using payroll provider data has numerous benefits for our clients and their customers - it's really a win all around," said Kevin Kauffman, Single-Family Vice President of Client & Partner Delivery at Freddie Mac. "Our partnership with FormFree is helping our clients reduce costs through process efficiencies, which can lead to savings for their customers, and it also delivers better risk management in all economic cycles."

About FormFree®

As the industry's go-to provider for direct-source VOA and VOI/E data, FormFree helps lenders understand credit risk like never before. Our patented AccountChek® and Passport® products open doors to more inclusive credit decisioning by revealing each customer's true ability to pay (ATP®). We have completed over $3 trillion in loan verifications that help lenders lower operating costs while improving the borrower experience.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

FormFree® today announced that mortgage lenders can now use AccountChek® to automate income assessment using Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) asset and income modeler (AIM) for borrowers who are paid through ADP.

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

New Video on the Scientology Website: How the Church Reaches Out with Help

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- A video on Scientology.org shows why underserved neighborhoods in Los Angeles know they can depend on the Church of Scientology. When one thinks of Hollywood, some envision fancy cars on Rodeo Drive, red-carpet events and searchlights announcing movie premieres. That's the impression that fills the pages of entertainment and celebrity websites and blogs and endless social media posts.

What these news sources fail to convey is what goes on behind the scenes and the people who make these lavish events possible: Those who prepare the delicacies, park the automobiles, pour the drinks, clear the tables and wash the dishes. And particularly, what happened to these people when the pandemic struck.

The service industry was among those hit hardest by the lockdown. Restaurants, movie theatres, shops and other nonessential venues abruptly closed their doors, putting workers out of their jobs for an undetermined amount of time. They didn't know if they would be able to return to work at all.

Many in the service industry are immigrants residing in far less affluent East Hollywood, earning hourly wages and working long hours to put food on the table for their families and see to their basic household necessities.

"A lot of the organizations that volunteer closed," says the executive director of an immigrant charitable foundation in East Hollywood. "The local food bank half a block away from here closed its doors until December. Those people needed food and now the places they could get it from before were not available."

She turned to other nonprofits and churches for assistance to get food to families in need. "Nobody came through except the Church of Scientology," she said.

For six months, she worked with the Church of Scientology to feed the local population. The need was intense.

"When you have someone coming in with a walker and standing in line for three hours to get a couple of bags of groceries, you know he really needs it," she says. "Our collaboration has been very, very fruitful. We've touched so many lives."

When the holidays approached, her foundation organized a toy drive for gifts for children of out-of-work parents.

"We figured if people were willing to stand in line for three hours for groceries, there were not a lot of discretionary funds left over for toys," she says.

They decided to provide toys for 100 kids but when they posted about it, within two days there were requests for 450.

"Out of desperation, I called the Church of Scientology," she says. "And like knights in shining armor, in a matter of a week, they were able to send me more than 400 toys."

"To understand the impact of that, you'd have to understand the families we serve."

She described a very humble young man who came with his sister and brother and he made sure his brother had toys first and put himself last in line after his younger siblings. When they gave a toy to him, his grandmother started crying and explained this was the first time this boy had ever received a present of any kind. He was 14 years old.

"It has been a privilege to get to know your volunteers," says the foundation's executive director. "If there is a need, they show up. That is such a rare thing. And I am grateful. Thank you for making our work possible."

The Church of Scientology of Los Angeles is designed to provide ideal facilities for Scientologists on their ascent to higher states of spiritual freedom and to serve as a home for the entire community-a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations. It was dedicated by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in 2010.

The Church of Scientology Los Angeles is featured in an episode of Inside Scientology on the Scientology Network, available on DIRECTV channel 320 and streaming at Scientology.tv, through mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

For more information, visit the website of the Church of Scientology Los Angeles.

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https://www.scientology.org/our-help-is-yours/

https://www.scientology-losangeles.org

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A video on Scientology.org shows why underserved neighborhoods in Los Angeles know they can depend on the Church of Scientology. The service industry was among those hit hardest by the lockdown. Restaurants, movie theatres, shops and other nonessential venues abruptly closed their doors, putting workers out of their jobs for an undetermined amount of time.

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

Power of the Ballot Debate Watch Party and Comedy Show Set Off GOTV Mobilization Efforts with Celebrity Talents BPhlat, Erin Jackson and MESHELLE

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Call it the calm before the midterm election storm. Georgia Black Women's Roundtable (GA BWR) treated staff, volunteers, local and national leaders, and members of the community to a night filled with tasty food, great company, and a lot of laughter when they hosted a Power of the Ballot Debate Watch Party and Comedy Show this past Friday, October 14 at IBEW Local 613. The event kicked off a weekend of organizing as election activists hit the streets to educate and motivate citizens to be among the first to cast a ballot for early voting which begins on Monday, October 17.

"We are beginning this very serious mobilization phase with a fun event because our workers and volunteers have been pounding the pavement for months and we know how hard it will get over the next few weeks to motivate and mobilize frustrated voters," expressed Helen Butler, executive director of Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda (People's Agenda) and convener of GA BWR.

Butler continues, "We are also fighting voter suppression tactics so we are training more poll workers than usual and, if it's anything like 2021, we may have to deal with angry voters retaliating because they believed there was voter fraud. Black voters understand the power of the ballot and will turn out like they did in 2020 so we want to make sure they can vote. We have a lot of work to do so it was great to relax and enjoy the comediennes."

In addition to Butler, members of GA BWR that organized the event included: Felicia Davis, Clayton County Black Women's Roundtable; Deborah Scott, GA STAND-UP; and Sandra L. Williams, Retail, Wholesale Department Store Union. Melanie L. Campbell, president of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's (NCBCP) and convener of BWR, was on hand to bring greetings from the national office.

As part of the organizing weekend the nonpartisan groups traveled through the Atlanta area on a bus wrapped with get-out-the-vote messages about the power of the ballot and urging people to vote. The bus will continue to visit cities in Georgia to mobilize Black voters and let residents know they can get a free ride to the polls by calling the GA Coalition for the People's Agenda hotline at 877-524-8683.

Additional events over the weekend included a tailgating event on Saturday at the NCBCP Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Institute during Clark Atlanta University's Homecoming, and on Sunday Georgia STAND-UP hosted a brunch and gospel concert at their headquarters in East Point, GA. The organizing weekend was part of NCBCP's seven-state Unity '22 Black Women's Roundtable Power of the Ballot GOTV Comedy Tour and Organizing Weekend.

Comediennes Meshelle "The Indie Mom" of Comedy, Erin Jackson and BPhlat were just a sampling of the special guests who lined up to get out the vote. The comedy show followed the debate between former football player and businessman, Herschel Walker, and Georgia Senator and Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Senator Raphael Warnock.

National Partners include AARP, SEIU, Neo Philanthropy/State Infrastructure Fund and Kapor Center. Local partners are Black Male Initiative and Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council.

For more information about the Georgia Black Women's Roundtable, or to volunteer, email coalition@bellsouth.net, call the People's Agenda at (404) 653-1199 or visit http://thepeoplesagenda.org.

ABOUT THE PEOPLE'S AGENDA/GA BWR

Georgia Black Women's Roundtable is convened by the Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda (http://thepeoplesagenda.org). The People's Agenda is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization performing year-round voter registration, education, and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia. Led by board chair, Rev. J. A. Milner, and Helen Butler, the organization has headquarters in Atlanta and offices in Athens, Albany, Macon, Augusta, LaGrange, and Savannah.

ABOUT CLAYTON COUNTY BLACK WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE

Clayton County Black Women's Roundtable is an affiliate of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's Black Women's Roundtable, (https://www.blackwomensroundtable.org) an intergenerational leadership development, mentoring, and empowerment arm for Black women and girls. The Black Women's Roundtable is at the forefront of championing justice and equitable public policies that center racial, economic, climate and gender justice key elements of success.

ABOUT GEORGIA STAND-UP

The Georgia Strategic Alliance for New Directions and Unified Policies (Georgia STAND-UP) (https://www.georgiastandup.org) provides research, strategy, technical support, and resource development for grassroots community organizing and non-partisan voter education. STAND-UP and Vote! is their year-round voter education and registration campaign. STAND-UP is one of the most visible and successful voting advocates in the Southeast emphasizing "boots on the ground," door knocking, and grassroots mobilization.

ATLANTA NORTH GEORGIA LABOR COUNCIL

The Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council (https://unionhall.aflcio.org/atlclc) is one of nearly 500 state and local labor councils of the AFL-CIO and are the heart of the labor movement. We are democratically elected bodies dedicated to representing the interests of working people at the state and local level. We mobilize our members and community partners to advocate for social and economic justice and we strive daily to vanquish oppression and make our communities better for all people.

Call it the calm before the midterm election storm. Georgia Black Women's Roundtable (GA BWR) treated staff, volunteers, local and national leaders, and members of the community to a night filled with tasty food, great company, and a lot of laughter when they hosted a Power of the Ballot Debate Watch Party and Comedy Show this past Friday, October 14 at IBEW Local 613.

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

Foneazy Unlockit Android New Release: One-Click FRP Bypass for All Samsung Models!

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Established in 2020, Foneazy Studio, a flourishing software company that provides a definite solution for your smartphone issues, releases Unlockit Android - a competitive solution for Samsung FRP stuck issues.

With Unlockit Android 3.0.0, you can bypass Google lock on Samsung devices running Android 11/12. You don't even require a Samsung account or overly advanced technical knowledge. You only need to follow some trivial steps, and access to your device is restored in a matter of minutes, the FRP bypass process has been easier than before.

You don't need to download additional unsafe APK files or access another device, as everything can be done through your phone and computer.

HIGHLIGHT FEATURES OF UNLOCKIT ANDROID

* One-Click Samsung FRP Bypass

FRP lock stands for Factory Reset Protection. This is a security measure put in place that is designed to prevent you from accessing a recently reset device unless you type in the relevant Google account and password. Unlockit Android allows users to bypass the Google account verification without the password in just a few minutes with your computer. This feature also works for the latest Samsung devices, including Galaxy S22.

* Wide Compatibility

The one-slick solution supports all Samsung devices running on Android 6 to 12.

HOW TO BYPASS SAMSUNG FRP WITH ONE CLICK

1 - Download and install Unlockit Android on your Windows PC, launch it.Connect your device to your PC through a USB cable.

2 - Choose option and start FRP bypassing.

Check more details via this 2-minute short video: https://youtu.be/P7ovqAiMFqA

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

* 1-Month Plan - $29.95

* Year Plan - $39.95

* Lifetime Plan - $49.95

Check Unlockit Android pricing plan here: https://www.foneazy.com/pricing/unlockit-android-screen-unlocker/

ABOUT FONEAZY

Founded by Carter Land, Foneazy is all about creating software that caters to the needs of the everyday user. With more than 160,000 users worldwide and 10+ years of experience, Foneazy aims to become a trustworthy brand in the software development community and continue offering easy-to-use products that help users around the globe.

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxPACAtIsvp5HZx8Hdg-Gw/

Established in 2020, Foneazy Studio, a flourishing software company that provides a definite solution for your smartphone issues, releases Unlockit Android - a competitive solution for Samsung FRP stuck issues.

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

MediSked’s Doug Golub: Washington, D.C. 2022 Timmy Award Winner for Best Tech Manager

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Doug Golub, President of MediSked, LLC, has been announced as Washington, D.C.'s Best Tech Manager Timmy Award Winner for 2022, chosen by peers in tech. Presented by community platform Tech in Motion, the Timmys is a celebration of the top people and companies to work for in technology. Going beyond the requirements of the job, Golub strives to foster growth and promote a great team culture, encouraging their team to succeed as a source of positive influence and leadership.

"With so many things in our industry in a continual state of change, having a manager that knows how to get the very best out of a team and be a stabilizing force is something of utmost value," said Lindsay Lewis, Executive Director of Marketing at Motion Recruitment, Tech in Motion's founder. "The Timmys are proud to be able to highlight some of the best leaders the tech world has to offer, and to bring them all together to show why leaders that empower and encourage their teams lead to the biggest successes."

"Doug is a fearless leader that is always looking out for the best interests of his people, who is endlessly devoted to our company mission of better the lives of individuals and is always looking for ways to be better and do better," said Tami Mavity, Chief Transformation Officer at MediSked. "Doug inspires innovation, problem-solving, and optimal performances every day at work."

For 19 years, MediSked has been the trusted technology partner to health and human services organizations across the country. As a software and solution provider for providers, payers, and governments, MediSked studies data analytics trends to present ways to improve lives and cost efficacy for service delivery in the long term services and supports sector.

Winners of Regional Timmy Awards like Golub now advance to the final round, the North American Timmy Awards, where they will be judged by tech industry experts from top companies like VMWare, PayPal, Etsy and Fidelity. In addition to Best Tech Manager, the contenders for North American Timmy Awards have been announced for all categories: Best Tech Workplace for Diversity, Best Tech for Good, Best Tech Manager, Best Tech Work Culture and Best Tech Enterprise Employer.

The North American winners will be unveiled live during the 8th Annual Timmy Awards on November 10th. A celebration of all things tech, the 2022 Timmy Awards will have a pre-show networking happy hour with break-out sessions immediately preceding the main event. In addition to giveaways and host entertainment, attendees can hear from guest speakers, celebrate as the winners are announced on-air, and take part in the biggest night in tech. Visit the website to RSVP or see all Regional Winners.

About Tech in Motion Events:

Tech in Motion is a North American community platform that brings local tech community professionals together to connect, learn and innovate. What started as a small collaboration in 2011 by IT recruiting firm Motion Recruitment grew into an organization of over 300,000 members across 14 chapters in major tech regions across North America. Visit techinmotion.com for more information about notable speakers, sponsors and events.

About MediSked:

MediSked is the leading brand in holistic solutions that improves lives, drives efficiencies, and generates innovations for health and human service organizations that support our community. MediSked solutions combine to provide innovative, person-centered technology that improves outcomes and quality, while reducing costs for individuals receiving home and community-based services and long-term services and supports through government & oversight, care coordination/payer and provider agencies. MediSked has supported clients across the United States since 2003.

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

Doug Golub, President of MediSked, LLC, has been announced as Washington, D.C.'s Best Tech Manager Timmy Award Winner for 2022, chosen by peers in tech. Presented by community platform Tech in Motion, the Timmys is a celebration of the top people and companies to work for in technology.

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

iRxReminder chooses CAREier for medical device support to empower patient population

POTOMAC, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- iRxReminder, a medication monitoring platform service, recently teamed up with CAREier, the revolutionary medical device communication company, to ensure its patients remain safe and independent.

"We're thrilled that iRxReminder chose to partner with us to ensure they meet their mission to empower patients to greater stability and increase health agency revenue," Ryan Bass, CEO, CAREier says.

Anthony Sterns, founder, iRxReminder, first met Bass through the NewChip Accelerator Program which connects new and experienced investors to business and real estate investment opportunities around the nation.

"When our group shared what each of us was doing, I knew immediately that we needed CAREier's device information tracking and notification services to ensure we always had a way to manage devices should they ever need to be exchanged or recalled," Sterns says. "CAREier backs us up and gives us the ability to interact directly with customers and to act quickly as needed."

For example, if there's a manufacturer's component defect such as a motor fail in a specific lot of medical devices, CAREier is responsible for quick communication to those customers. It will also resolve the situation through a seamless medical device exchange.

"CAREier's software is exactly what we - and our customers need - for peace of mind when it comes to a fully functioning product to support their medications," Sterns adds.

About CAREier:

CAREier is revolutionizing medical device communications to finally include the patient. Its mission is to create a complete communication ecosystem between regulators, medical device manufacturers, healthcare providers, physicians and patients to transmit urgent messages in near real-time with confirmed receipt and acknowledgement. It provides a framework for seamless communication across the entire medical device spectrum for an automated, immediate, and secure delivery of patient electronic device information, device recalls, standards of care reminders and more.

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

About iRxReminder, LLC:

iRxReminder is a Cleveland, Ohio-based medication monitoring platform service provider focused on moving mental health patients from crisis to control by monitoring medication taking to achieve and sustain independence. It's completely patient-centered and addresses accountable care and population-health-management goals, so patients can achieve high medication adherence. iRxReminder provides effortless monitoring of medication taking and triggers interventions by staff, as needed, to improve healthcare outcomes.

Additionally, the data from monitoring and intervention activities allows agencies to complete more reimbursable activities to help increase their revenue up to 70 percent.

iRxReminder works with Harvard University, The University of Michigan Cancer Center, George Mason University, Case Western Reserve University, Kent State University, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Summa Health System. The company plans to evolve with FDA clearance of the iLidRx, its Internet of Things pill dispenser that verifies medication dispensing as a 510(k) Class II medical device.

The iRxCapture app, available in the Apple App and Google Play stores.

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

iRxReminder, a medication monitoring platform service, recently teamed up with CAREier, the revolutionary medical device communication company, to ensure its patients remain safe and independent. CAREier is revolutionizing medical device communications to finally include the patient.

Related link: https://careier.com/

Direct Mail Benchmark Report: 86% of marketers have increased or maintained direct mail use in the last twelve months

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- New industry research commissioned by SeQuel Response and conducted by NAPCO Research, shows 86% of marketers have increased or maintained direct mail use in the last twelve months.

The research report titled, "Direct Mail: Signed, Sealed, and Still Delivering Results," surveyed B2B and B2C marketing leaders to gain insights into how today's brands are using mail, channel performance, digital integration strategies, and challenges. The full report is available at https://www.sequeldm.com/directmailreport/.

The direct mail channel has been on a steady rebound since the initial plunge of 2020 as volumes routinely increase and consumer adoration for print remains. Additional key findings from the research show that although brands will maintain digital marketing investments, the longevity and sustainability of direct mail continues to rank it among the top channels in current and future marketing strategies.

* 97% of respondents report steady direct mail performance.

* 90% or more have integrated or plan to integrate digital marketing channels into their direct mail strategy.

* Over half of respondents entered the mail channel to escape the rising CAC costs of digital channels.

* Reaching audiences due to increased data security regulations for offline data/modeling data is a top concern for marketers.

The report also features interviews with data security and paper industry experts, discussing current market trends and 2023 predictions.

About SeQuel Response:

SeQuel Response has quickly become the go-to direct response advertising agency for growth-oriented consumer brands looking to launch and rapidly scale their direct mail and digital marketing campaigns. In five consecutive years, Inc. Magazine has named SeQuel to its Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

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

New industry research commissioned by SeQuel Response and conducted by NAPCO Research, shows 86% of marketers have increased or maintained direct mail use in the last twelve months. The research report is titled, "Direct Mail: Signed, Sealed, and Still Delivering Results."

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

BOSS™ Racks Up $130,000 in a Day and Places Second in Long Beach Gives

LONG BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The 4th Annual Long Beach Gives campaign, an online giving day sponsored by the City's leading nonprofit funders and nonprofit support organizations, invites donors from throughout the city and beyond to give to the local nonprofit of their choosing. This year, the effort raised $1,965,539 to support 232 participating nonprofits. BOSS™ (Business Of Student Success) raised $130,000 from more than 300 donors, making it the second most contributed to charity in this year's campaign.

That distinction was earned, in part, through BOSS's partnerships. "We could not have competed without the matching donations by Bella Canvas / Alo Yoga and Greg Perlman of GHC Housing Partners, as well as the ongoing support from the Los Angeles Rams through VP Molly Higgins," Everett Glenn, sports industry pioneer turned BOSS leader, said.

"I am so thrilled to hear that our contribution has made such a big difference! So thrilled," said Lindsey Potter, People Experience Manager/DEI at Alo, Alo Moves, and BELLA+.

BOSS, a Long Beach-based nonprofit, focuses on helping local boys - and particularly boys of color - succeed in school, their community, and eventually, in their careers. The group uses sport and a focus on specific career pathways, including STEAM, to support the 200 boys they serve. Through year-round and multi-year programming, BOSS is successfully addressing the inequities in education laid bare by COVID.

The served boys have five years of across-the-board outperformance on all metrics tracked by the Department of Education, and a 20/20 college acceptance rate among graduating seniors. Those graduates now attend Stanford, UCLA, Tennessee State, Lincoln University, San Diego State, Whittier College, CSULB, and UC Merced.

Of the 232 nonprofit organizations that participated in Long Beach Gives, BOSS ranked second only behind The Assistance League, an institution with 800 members that's been operating in the area for nearly a century.

Additionally, BOSS earned prizes in the following categories:

* Most unique donors to a nonprofit

* Most peer fundraisers for a nonprofit

* Early giving: most unique donors to a peer fundraiser

* Early giving: most unique donors to a nonprofit

* Early giving: most dollars raised by a nonprofit

Beyond the role they played in BOSS's Long Beach Gives success, the BOSS team identified two partners that will support their career pathway programming moving forward.

"Bella Canvas / Alo Yoga is our newest sponsor and we're working with them to develop career exposure and networking opportunities for our boys around the apparel industry," Glenn explains.

He also adds, "The Rams have been supporters from Day 1 and continue to open doors and create unique, real-world experiences and opportunities for advocacy for our boys." Rams VP Molly Higgins said, "The boys are lucky to have you! We are lucky to have you fighting for our kids! Thanks for the important work you are doing."

While the Long Beach Gives campaign has ended, individuals and organizations can still donate to BOSS at https://bossprograms.org/donate/

About BOSS:

BOSS™ (Business Of Student Success) helps BIPOC youth, especially boys of color and economically disadvantaged boys, develop the character, discipline, habits, and skills they need to succeed in school, in the community, and professionally. The organization places an emphasis on STEAM, critical thinking, writing, and related fields. At the same time, the nonprofit leverages the power of sport to inspire boys to pursue greatness beyond sport.

Learn more at: https://bossprograms.org/

The 4th Annual Long Beach Gives campaign, an online giving day sponsored by the City's leading nonprofit funders and nonprofit support organizations, invites donors from throughout the city and beyond to give to the local nonprofit of their choosing. This year, the effort raised $1,965,539 to support 232 participating nonprofits. BOSS™ (Business Of Student Success) raised $130,000 from more than 300 donors, making it the second most contributed to charity in this year's campaign.

Related link: https://bossprograms.org/

The first in-state notary training course provider is approved in Maryland since education law mandate in 2021

BALTIMORE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Notary Training Network founder, Michol Bobb announces becoming the first in-state approved notary public training program. Michol has been organizing and facilitating notary training workshops since 2015, initially starting as meetups in the Baltimore area to connect with other notaries. On July 25th this year, the Maryland Secretary of State's office added the course provider to its website as an approved notary trainer.

Michol focuses on foundational training and professional development for notary applicants in Maryland. She refers to her course as "on-the-job training for notaries". The cost of the class is $297.

Attendee Shelley Barksdale left this review "So glad that I took the Intro to Notary Practice course. Everything was explained in clear and concise detail. I am more knowledgeable about the laws and processes of notarizing documents and I would recommend this course to anyone who is considering becoming a notary or has become newly commissioned. This course should be a prerequisite."

While waiting for the course to be approved Michol shifted her focus to building self-study training modules. She also has a Mobile Notary Fundamentals course for those who want to turn their notary commission into another stream of income and learn the business side of providing notary services. Notary education is important because it makes you knowledgeable on how to reduce liability from improper notarizations when dealing with important documents.

The Intro to Notary Practice class is currently facilitated once a month on Saturdays. The purpose of this 6-hour class is to teach individuals about current Maryland notary laws, industry best practices, and how to conduct notarial acts. After class, there is also a 50-question exam to pass to apply for your notary commission.

Renewal applicants (active commission and no exam required) have the option to take the self-study course online at https://www.notarytrainingnetwork.org/.

By the end of the session, you will be knowledgeable about the rules, regulations, and ethics of conducting notarizations in Maryland.

As an employer, you might be asking yourself, "Why does notary education matter?" If you have notaries on staff, the benefits this training provides include reduced liability from claims made due to improper notarizations. Your notaries will learn how to identify fraudulent notarizations, you can add notary as a new service, and annual training for professional development.

Notary Training Network is actively looking for volunteers, sponsors, and event proposals.

Notary Training Network founder, Michol Bobb announces becoming the first in-state approved notary public training program. Michol has been organizing and facilitating notary training workshops since 2015, initially starting as meetups in the Baltimore area to connect with other notaries. On July 25th this year, the Maryland Secretary of State's office added the course provider to its website as an approved notary trainer.

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

Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Releases Guidebook to Achieving Financial Security by Dan Nicholson

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Legacy Launch Pad Publishing has released "RIGGING THE GAME: How to Achieve Financial Certainty, Navigate Risk and Make Money on Your Own Terms" (ISBN: 978-1956955446 ebook; 978-1956955439 paperback; 978-1956955453 hardback), written by Dan Nicholson.

In "RIGGING THE GAME," Nicholson reveals why some entrepreneurs seem to always win while others routinely fail. (Spoiler alert: it's not luck.) It's actually readers who are the lucky ones, as Nicholson has not only discovered the secret to eliminating risk and financial uncertainty but is also passionate about sharing it with others.

Nicholson, who graduated summa cum laude with degrees in accounting and information systems, completed a fellowship at the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, worked at Deloitte and various Fortune 500 companies and was named to the 40 Under 40 list of global accountants four times, has racked up an impressive pedigree.

But it's not his pedigree that qualifies him to share what he does in "RIGGING THE GAME." It was, in fact, the pedigreed life that led him to realize there had to be an easier way.

"RIGGING THE GAME" is that easier way.

The book has already received praise from business leaders across the globe.

"'RIGGING THE GAME' contains theories that are on par with anything from the top business schools, yet it goes much further by providing actual steps you can take to ensure success in your business and your life," says former senior advisor to Bill Gates at Microsoft and serial entrepreneur Randy Massengale.

"Dan Nicholson has created the single most powerful operating system to help business owners get what they want out of life," echoes Mastery Mode cofounder and "Bumpers" author Nic Peterson. "I use it and teach it to all my clients."

Nicholson has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs learn his principles through his 20-week online course Certified Certainty Advisor but "RIGGING THE GAME" gives him an opportunity to share these concepts with the masses.

"When I became a full-time entrepreneur, I unknowingly had to unlearn a lot of things," Nicholson writes in the book. "I had the privilege of advising thousands of clients, launching two seven-figure businesses, leading a successful software project and learning from countless investments-to see what works and what doesn't. All that's code for: I'm really good at teaching others how to streamline their businesses, increase revenue and not lose their souls in the process."

"RIGGING THE GAME" is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among many other outlets.

About Legacy Launch Pad Publishing:

A boutique publishing company primarily for entrepreneurs who are the leaders in their field, Legacy Launch Pad has published authors from the entertainment and entrepreneurial worlds, as well as sports agents, coaches, non-profit founders and more. Learn more at: https://www.legacylaunchpadpub.com/.

Legacy Launch Pad Publishing has released "RIGGING THE GAME: How to Achieve Financial Certainty, Navigate Risk and Make Money on Your Own Terms" (ISBN: 978-1956955439 paperback), written by Dan Nicholson. In "RIGGING THE GAME," Nicholson reveals why some entrepreneurs seem to always win while others routinely fail. (Spoiler alert: it's not luck.)

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

Scientology Disaster Response Team: ‘Florida Storm Victims Still Need Help’

CLEARWATER, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Volunteer Ministers continue their response in Southwest Florida to help those still struggling to recover from the worst storm to hit the area since 1935. When Hurricane Ian rampaged through Southwest Florida with 155 mph winds, it left devastation in its wake, killing at least 102 and creating economic havoc. As few as 9.4 percent of those living in some devastated areas are covered by flood insurance. Scientology Volunteer Ministers have been providing disaster relief since the storm passed through the region and their work is far from over.

"We came across a lot of people whose houses were demolished," said a Volunteer Minister who was among the first to arrive in the area. "They were without running water or power, so the water we handed out was super appreciated. We came up to a mobile home park that was totally demolished. As we were driving by, a woman was standing by the side of her home and we asked if she needed water. She didn't, but she desperately needed ice for her insulin or it would go bad."

The entire area was without power. The Volunteer Ministers had no idea where to get ice, so they drove around and finally found a store with enough ice to tide her over.

Volunteer Ministers equipped with chainsaws took on clearing away fallen trees and hanging branches. They cleared out streets so people could get into and out of their homes. They helped move families out of flooded areas to shelters or friends' homes.

It took another team of Volunteer Ministers many hours to clean out the debris from a woman's home and around her property. They sent her pictures of the house when they were done and she called them in tears, thanking them for their help. They cut down a tree that had fallen on another house and helped a 97-year-old veteran clear away the storm damage that covered his home.

Now two weeks later, there are still so many people in need of help, and the Volunteer Ministers continue to serve in North Port, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers and Orlando.

"We've been using the Crisis Clean-up website where people needing assistance can register for help," said one of the Volunteer Ministers. Using this site, they were directed to a trailer park. "It was heavily hit by the hurricane and several homes were severely damaged. We cleared away debris, cut down fallen trees, cleaned off roofs, and helped tarp the side of a house that had been ripped off, providing the home shelter from the elements."

Whether serving in their communities or on the other side of the world, the motto of the Scientology Volunteer Minister is "Something can be done about it." The program, created by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard in the mid-1970s, is sponsored by the Church of Scientology International as a religious social service and constitutes one of the world's most significant independent relief forces.

The Volunteer Minister "helps his fellow man on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, truth and spiritual values to the lives of others."

Tampa Bay Volunteer Ministers earned their reputation as "Hurricane Heroes" with an award from the Governor of Florida after their response to Hurricane Charlie in 2004: "This certificate is presented to Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Tampa Bay Hurricane Heroes, in recognition of exemplary efforts that not only benefit your local community but also lend truth to the belief that all citizens of Florida can make a difference in the lives of those they serve," it states.

They have continued to serve, responding to Hurricanes Rita and Katrina in 2005 and every local hurricane since, most recently Irma in 2017, Michael and Florence in 2018, as well as Hurricane Harvey in Texas in 2017, Maria in Puerto Rico in 2018, and Dorian in the Bahamas in 2019.

In June 2016, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige dedicated the center for the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Florida, along with a Scientology information center and six other humanitarian centers in downtown Clearwater. He said, "In times of disaster, whether affecting whole populations or a single household, our Volunteer Ministers prove on a daily basis that 'something can be done about it.' We do not discriminate. We do not judge. All we care to do is help. And, as demonstrated time and again, we deliver that help anywhere and everywhere."

For more information on the technology used by the Volunteer Minister in confronting and handling disasters, watch Scientology Tools for Life on the Scientology Network at DIRECTV 320 or at www.Scientology.tv.

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https://www.scientology.tv/films/scientology-principles/tools-for-life.html

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Scientology Volunteer Ministers continue their response in Southwest Florida to help those still struggling to recover from the worst storm to hit the area since 1935. When Hurricane Ian rampaged through Southwest Florida with 155 mph winds, it left devastation in its wake, killing at least 102 and creating economic havoc.

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Dallas Roofing Company Expands into Solar offering Solar PV Roofing and Power Backup Systems

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The new U.S. Climate bill offers generous incentives, making now an ideal time to go solar expanding the tax credit from 26 percent to 30 percent. Rising energy costs and a struggling Texas power grid are causing many homeowners to look for energy saving options and batteries to power their homes during outages. That's why KPost, a leading Dallas roofing and waterproofing company, is excited to announce that it's recently expanding its service offerings to install Tesla solar roof systems and Powerwall.

Tesla solar roofs take existing roofs and essentially turn them into clean energy machines that are not only practical, but also add a superior aesthetic to your roof. These roofs come with a class A-fire rating, 25-year warranty and a visually-modern appeal while tested to withstand up to 166 mph winds and 1.75" hail.

And, with a true BIVP built-in photovoltaic, if one panel breaks, only that one needs to be found and repaired. The rest will continue to work so there's no wasted energy or downtime. It's a plug and play design.

These Tesla solar roof systems are a win-win for homeowners as they are low-maintenance, save money on electricity and have the added benefit of increasing a home's value. In some cases, a utility will credit homeowners for energy sent to the power grid, which can be applied towards future utility bills. This billing mechanism is called net energy metering (NEM).

Pairing the Tesla solar roof with Powerwall is becoming a preferred system for Texas residents as the power grid is strained due to excessive temperatures and population growth. The Powerwall is an integrated battery system that stores your solar energy for backup protection, so when the grid goes down, power stays on. The system detects outages and automatically recharges with sunlight to keep appliances running for days.

"Rising energy costs have many homeowners interested in installing traditional solar panels on their homes," Matthew Jaynes, vice President of residential, says. "Many solar systems are installed on asphalt shingle roofs which are very susceptible to hail damage and only last about 10-15 years in Texas while the solar panels are expected to last 25 years. The Tesla Solar Roof combines a long-lasting roof system with PV panels saving homeowners over the short and long term. We're looking forward to what the future holds in the solar industry."

About KPost:

KPost Roofing & Waterproofing, a 400+ employee company, is the official Roofing & Waterproofing Partner of the Dallas Cowboys. They have been protecting roofs in the DFW Metroplex for more than 18 years, providing customers with safety, quality and value with each roof installation or repair.

To learn more about KPost Roofing & Waterproofing, visit: https://kpostcompany.com/

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The new U.S. Climate bill offers generous incentives, making now an ideal time to go solar expanding the tax credit from 26 percent to 30 percent. Rising energy costs and a struggling Texas power grid are causing many homeowners to look for energy saving options and batteries to power their homes during outages. That's why KPost, a leading Dallas roofing and waterproofing company, is excited to announce that it's recently expanding its service offerings to install Tesla solar roof systems and Powerwall.

Related link: https://kpostcompany.com/

Radixweb Bags Gold for IT Consulting in Business Excellence Awards by Globee®

ARTESIA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Radixweb, a global leader in the field of IT Consulting and custom software development since 2000, has recently been conferred the Gold Globee award for superior IT Consultation at the 12th Annual Business Excellence Awards, 2022 edition.

The Globee Awards, one of the world's leading organizers for the premier business awards programs and ranking lists are known for acknowledging the efforts of vendors with state-of-the-art products, services, and solutions that sets a benchmark in the IT industry.

Over the last 23 years, Radixweb has contributed to the sustainable growth of top industry players in the global IT market by guiding them with advanced technology consulting services and lead them towards unparalleled business advancement, streamlining opportunities and bridging gaps through industry-grade software outsourcing capabilities.

In the new era of business, organizations are gradually gravitating towards more sustained growth and 'right systems' that are aligned to their long-term objectives. Hence, making meaningful tech investments remains at the top of their business priority. Radixweb, as a leading software development company, through its detailed analysis of individual business and deep insights into market patterns, has extended its advisory to innumerable firms and helped them crack the code of success.

"We are elated that the 12th Annual Business Excellence Awards has recognized our contribution in the niche of IT Consultation and has bestowed us with a Golden Globee status," said Divyesh Patel, the CEO of Radixweb. "Backed by our core industry expertise built through the past 23 years, we have rightly emerged as the eyes, earns and brains of our esteemed clients and helped them make meaningful tech investments which not only have opened up new opportunities, but also highlighted the gaps in their processes. As a trusted arm of their business, our robust processes have pushed many global businesses towards high-propelled growth and digital transformation."

As a leading tech consulting service provider for over two decades now, Radixweb has helped its clients move towards achieving a 360-degree growth with industry-grade web app development and mobile app development - supporting implementation of bizarre ideas into factual reality while leaving enough room for strategic developments in the future. The roadmaps Radixweb has formulized for its clients do not just focus on immediate development goals but rather focus on a larger reality - and this has been possible owing to the firm's deep understanding about the trends of the tech market.

"Our aim is to build a tech community that thrives on mutual support, is respectful of disruptive innovation while supporting equitable growth. We have been acknowledged as market leaders in the game of IT consultation and aim to guide the entire tech community towards a sustained future."

The acknowledgement from the 12th Annual Business Excellence Awards is rightly another feather to the cap for Radixweb where its core expertise and contribution to the global tech ecosystem has been lauded. The firm aims to build a steady graph towards a robust and innovative tech channel.

About Radixweb:

As a leading global software outsourcing partner, Radixweb has helped innumerable clients reimagine their app landscape with DevOps integration, digital transformation, legacy modernization, QA and testing to drive stupendous digital growth for its stakeholders. From mobile app to web app development, IT management services to staff augmentation, the firm has built a rich legacy of experience in every niche.

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

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Radixweb, a global leader in the field of IT Consulting and custom software development since 2000, has recently been conferred the Gold Globee award for superior IT Consultation at the 12th Annual Business Excellence Awards, 2022 edition.

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New ‘Ready Now’ Podcast Features Survivors, Experts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc., today introduced a new podcast that features thought-provoking conversations with survivors of a range of emergencies and end-of-life scenarios-from major hurricanes to Alzheimer's Disease.

"Ready Now," available at https://readynowpodcast.com/ explores the ways everyday consumers can take charge of becoming ready, now, for life's most difficult scenarios. The format of the show is a two-way discussion on a range of thematic topics about being prepared for emergencies and the end of life.

During National Estate Planning Awareness Week, the Oct. 18 and Oct. 20, 2022 podcast episodes will provide insights into better preparing for the end of life, from the perspective of making a new and better start for loved ones in the weeks and months following the funeral.

Other episodes will include support and resources for family caregivers, a day in the life of an Alzheimer's patient, cybersecurity for aging Americans, and conversation starters with aging relatives.

"Our vision for 'Ready Now' is inspiring our audience to get ready, now, by taking a different angle: life after the situation, and the hindsight that ensues," says inaugural podcast co-host Shep Harmon. "The first episodes feature timely conversations offering a healthy dose of hindsight, empathy, and practical solutions."

"Ready Now" can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

More information about The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc., can be found on its website: https://www.peaceofmindestateorganization.com/.

About The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc.:

The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc., is a fee-only consultancy specializing in the preparation, coordination, and documentation of estates. Originally established in 2017, the company's mission is to ease the transition and improve outcomes for surviving family and close contacts following our clients' end of life. Those who utilize estate preparation services provide personal and practical documentation to be privately and securely passed on upon their passing to serve as an electronic time capsule promoting their legacy and preserving their privacy.

The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc. offers estate preparation services, courses, and resources, which complement legal and financial services including estate planning and trusts. The company also sponsors free and low-cost consumer educational programs and resources, including a free emergency readiness quiz, a free consumer course, and partner resource referrals through The Personal Preparedness Council, launching November 1, 2022.

The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc., today introduced a new podcast that features thought-provoking conversations with survivors of a range of emergencies and end-of-life scenarios-from major hurricanes to Alzheimer's Disease. "Ready Now" explores the ways everyday consumers can take charge of becoming ready, now, for life's most difficult scenarios.

iEmergent’s Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCP) workshop will prepare mortgage bankers to launch their own diverse lending initiatives

DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, will host a virtual workshop on Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) on Wednesday, November 9, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET. Through roundtable discussion and a hands-on practicum, "Tapping the Potential of SPCPs: A Hands-on Workshop for Mortgage Lenders" will give attendees the skills and confidence necessary to develop and launch successful SPCPs while earning points toward their Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

SPCPs are lending programs designed to give preferential lending terms to groups of people, like people of color and women, who would otherwise receive less favorable terms or altogether be excluded from access to credit.

Hosted by iEmergent, the November 9 event will feature input from a diverse array of subject-matter experts, including:

* Mosi Gatling, Sales Manager, loanDepot
* Jason Fraley, SVP & Community Lending Director, Huntington Bank
* Evan Zuverink, CRA Officer, First Commonwealth Bank
* Lindsay Cannaday, Vice President/Business Development Director, GreenState Credit Union
* Gabe del Rio, President & CEO, Homeownership Council of America
* Olivia Kelman, Partner, K&L Gates
* Rob Chrane, Founder & CEO, Down Payment Resource
* Laird Nossuli, CEO, iEmergent

Panelists will provide a comprehensive look into SPCPs - what they are, how lenders can deploy them to help close the racial homeownership gap and tactics for successful SPCP planning, implementation and measurement - using real examples from successful SPCP programs. The workshop will end with a Q&A session, giving attendees the opportunity to request personalized advice for building and optimizing their own SPCP initiatives.

"The government-sponsored enterprises have made addressing the longstanding racial homeownership gap a top priority, and SPCPs give lenders a unique opportunity to engage in the enterprises' equitable housing initiatives," said Nossuli. "By uncovering how to leverage SPCPs to expand credit opportunities among those impacted by discrimination, our virtual workshop will help lenders maintain purchase volume and level the playing field for underserved, would-be borrowers."

To register for iEmergent's virtual SPCP workshop on November 9 from 12 PM to 2 PM ET, visit: https://www.iemergent.com/spcp-workshop.

About iEmergent:

Founded in 2000, iEmergent provides mortgage lending forecasts and analytics to the lending, housing and real estate industries. The company offers an extensive variety of forecast and market intelligence products, including Mortgage MarketSmart, a visualization tool that helps lenders quantify how mortgage markets will change. For more information, visit https://www.iemergent.com/.

iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, will host a virtual workshop on Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) on Wednesday, November 9: "Tapping the Potential of SPCPs: A Hands-on Workshop for Mortgage Lenders."

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

Community Comes Together in Support of the LAPD and a Cleaner and Safer Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- With violent crime on the rise in Los Angeles, more than 50 local businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations joined the LAPD in a community coalition on Faith & Blue Weekend to reclaim the streets of Hollywood with a neighborhood cleanup launched by the Hollywood Community Police Station and co-organized by the Church of Scientology.

October 8 was no ordinary Saturday morning in Hollywood. As crowds gathered in the Capitol Records Building parking lot, tourists and locals soon realized something special was happening. Was it the presentation of a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Or an unexpected movie premiere? No. This was the launch of a coalition of more than 50 organizations that decided to take back the streets of Hollywood.

More than 460 volunteers gathered for a community cleanup -- the largest ever done in the area. Two local businesses donated the space and parking for the event that was organized by the LAPD and the Church of Scientology on National Faith & Blue Weekend under the banner "Unity in the Community."

The purpose of Faith & Blue Weekend is to create safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.

Hollywood LAPD Captain Yasir Gillani welcomed the volunteers, thanking them and the many LAPD officers for their support of the project. He gave a special shout-out to the Church of Scientology for bringing the community together to support the program.

Faith & Blue founder Rev. Markel Hutchins, in Los Angeles from Atlanta, Georgia, to launch the Los Angeles Faith & Blue Weekend celebrations, spoke of a turnout like this being proof that when faiths, communities and law enforcement work together, we can bridge differences, increase collaboration and reduce bias and violence.

Those coming on board for a cleaner, safer and more beautiful Hollywood included the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the Hollywood Partnership, the L.A. Office of Community Beautification, the L.A. Department of Sanitation, and numerous local businesses and faith-based organizations.

The volunteers divided into seven teams, each headed by an LAPD Hollywood Division officer. The City of Los Angeles Department of Sanitation and Home Depot equipped them with bags, shovels, brooms and trash pickers.

Teams cleaned 170 city blocks totaling 17 miles of Hollywood streets, and they beautified 200 storefronts by cleaning, painting and removing graffiti.

The trash was carried away by one of the L.A. Department of Sanitation's new zero-emission all-electric garbage trucks.

As the teams returned to the Vine Street staging area at noon, they were serenaded by a mariachi band while they enjoyed a complimentary lunch provided by local businesses including Pinks Hot Dogs, In-N-Out Burger, Tommy's Hamburgers, Domino's Pizza, Sharky's and Fresh Brother's Pizza.

The Church of Scientology, LAPD and The Way to Happiness Foundation have partnered in monthly neighborhood cleanups since 2018, including a special annual scouring of Hollywood Boulevard on the eve of each year's Hollywood Christmas Parade.

After each cleanup, volunteers hand out copies of The Way to Happiness, written by humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The Way to Happiness is a common-sense nonreligious moral code with 21 precepts to guide people to make better choices in their lives. With precepts such as "Set a Good Example," "Safeguard and Improve Your Environment," "Be Worthy of Trust" "Fulfill Your Obligations" and "Be Industrious," The Way to Happiness encourages people to point the way to a moral, less dangerous and happier life.

National Faith & Blue Weekend was created to facilitate safer, stronger, more just and unified communities by directly enabling local partnerships among law enforcement professionals, residents, businesses and community groups through local faith-based organizations. These connections are built through activities held in neighborhoods of every kind across the United States, jointly hosted by houses of worship and local law enforcement entities.

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With violent crime on the rise in Los Angeles, more than 50 local businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations joined the LAPD in a community coalition on Faith & Blue Weekend to reclaim the streets of Hollywood with a neighborhood cleanup launched by the Hollywood Community Police Station and co-organized by the Church of Scientology.

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

DigitalSelf Announces Partnership with Elo, Attendance at Miami Auto Week and Art Basel

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- DigitalSelf® is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Elo who will serve as DigitalSelf - Automotive's brand ambassador. DigitalSelf will be sponsoring L'Automobile at the Miami International Auto Show October 15-25 and hosting a venue at Art Basel at Supercar Rooms Miami in December.

"DigitalSelf will be hosting and participating in several events in Miami over the next few months," said Craig Muir, founder and CEO of DigitalSelf®. "These events will serve as DigitalSelf's, and its Metaverse and 360-degree streaming services, formal introduction to the world. In addition, I'm pleased to announce that Elo, who is well-known both in Miami and in the supercar world, will be the brand ambassador for the DigitalSelf - Automotive division. Elo's creativity and sense of style will be a welcome addition to the DigitalSelf team."

DigitalSelf® is an immersive technology development company whose platform is aimed at creating virtual lifestyles and universal access to the Metaverse. DigitalSelf® is creating immersive environments with 360/VR interactive experiences/content for a growing number local businesses, brands, and tourist destinations, both domestically and internationally.

DigitalSelf® is sponsoring Elo's L'Automobile at the Miami International Auto Show. One of the nation's leading auto expositions which is expected to feature hundreds of new cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers, the Auto Show is being held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, one of the nation's hottest event destinations on South Beach. DigitalSelf® will also be hosting a venue at Supercar Rooms - Miami during Art Basel.

Located in the Arts and Entertainment District Wynwood, Supercar Rooms Miami is a members-only auto gallery and gourmet dining experience. The showroom showcases one-of-a-kind vehicles, including concept cars and never seen before vehicles.

"I am very excited to be working with DigitalSelf," said Elo, Supercar Rooms owner. "We will be putting on a series of events, beginning in Miami, that will combine the immersive nature of VR, AR and 360 streaming with supercars. No one in the Metaverse space has done anything like this."

About DigitalSelf:

DigitalSelf® was founded by Craig Muir. DigitalSelf is an immersive technology development company whose platform is aimed at creating virtual lifestyles and universal access to the Metaverse. In DigitalSelf, consumers will increasingly spend part of their everyday life transported into virtual environments where they will socialize, connect and engage in immersive experiences. DigitalSelf and the DigitalSelf Wallet are the first apps built to deliver our vision of a universally accessible digital representation of our lives, content and memories. In the DigitalSelf® apps, we are building an ecosystem where our users can leap into festivals, soccer matches, conferences, colleges, concerts, museums, championship sports and even medical appointments anywhere on Earth.

For more information, please visit our website: https://digital-self.com/.

About Elo:

Founder and creator of Supercar Rooms Miami, the British-born automotive visionary Elo is the owner of one of today's most coveted collections of classic, vintage and custom-designed vehicles - on two wheels and four - which forms the centerpiece of an aesthetically fueled concept in luxury automotive excellence, epicurean hospitality and nightlife entertainment, considered to be the first of its kind anywhere in the world. Elo started to develop his own collection of cars, a passion that stemmed from an early fascination and appreciation for automobiles. His collection grew into having a car for every mood and occasion. A real car enthusiast, Elo has been an avid collector for over 30 years. He has presented on various TV show's such as "Modern Wheels or Classic Steals" on DAVETV, "Ultimate Wheels" on HISTORY UK channel and "Slips" MTV. Elo has secured for himself the role of a leader in the automotive custom/classic car scene.

DigitalSelf® is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Elo who will serve as DigitalSelf - Automotive's brand ambassador. DigitalSelf will be sponsoring L'Automobile at the Miami International Auto Show October 15-25 and hosting a venue at Art Basel at Supercar Rooms Miami in December.

Related link: https://digital-self.com/

Desert Chic: Scottsdale-Based Luxury Accessories Brand Launches Arizona-Inspired Variation of Best-Selling Clutch Handbag

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- For travelers and locals alike looking to always be reminded of the heart, soul and grandeur for which Arizona is known, Soul Carrier, a Scottsdale-based luxury accessories brand, announced today the launch of a chic new variation of the best-selling clutch handbag paying homage to The Grand Canyon State and the more than 30-million guests annually who seek rest, relaxation and rejuvenation within its buzzing resort community.

Available at some of Arizona's most prestigious resort boutiques including The Phoenician, JW Marriott Camelback Inn and the historic Arizona Biltmore Waldorf Astoria, Soul Carrier was founded by Jennifer Paige Boonlorn, a first generation Thai American, with the intent of helping women confidently transport the things that are important to them while catering to a luxury resort clientele.

While Jennifer chose to focus this new line on her home state, Soul Carrier handbags can be found nationally from the Beverly Hills Hotel to the new Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C.

As versatile as it is functional, this unique handbag works as a clutch, or when dropped into a larger carrier can organize smaller items. Complete with a debossed message on the inner leather pocket that reads, "I Found Myself in Arizona," this version of the clutch also features a few new enhancements including a velvet liner, a side leather tassel, and gold hardware to allow the bag to double as a crossbody with the addition of a strap. This style is offered in a variety of options including full grain leather and hair on natural cowhide, with additional specialty leather releases planned in the coming months.

"Arizona is such a metaphor for space and how you want to respond to life, from the grandiosity of our mountain ranges and the sunny skies that go on for miles to the rambling desert that extends out of Phoenix in every direction. The wild-west ethos provides a can-do-get-up-and-go-entrepreneurial spirit, which is what these variations are inspired by," said Jennifer. "Since the bags are sold at Arizona resorts, we're looking at this line as a way to create lasting connections with tourists and the many locals who long for nearby staycations, in hopes of contributing to their evangelism and return visits."

An Arizona State University graduate, Jennifer found solace in travel and connecting with others seeking peace after a tragic accident in which she lost both of her parents. Following her father's footsteps as a designer, she founded Soul Carrier in 2009.

No stranger to the fashion world, Jennifer lived and worked in New York City, obtaining valuable experience in fashion and visual merchandising with designers such as Oscar de la Renta and brands including American Eagle Outfitters. At Conde Nast, she focused on Women's Wear Daily Accessories, procuring items and coordinating photo shoots for women's accessory guides and feature articles.

"I remember subway rides where I daydreamed of cacti, intense sunshine, and the intangible vibe of the desert community. I never stopped longing for the nourishment that came via living in Arizona. The warm heat of the southwest was ingrained in my being, and that fever never fully broke during my time back east," said Jennifer. "Yet, through all the glamor of Fashion Week, all the sparkling lights that make up the Big Apple, all the golden opportunities, my soul longed for the dry-dusty desert, and I hope with this new line, the essence of Arizona can be taken and experienced just about everywhere."

For more information about Soul Carrier or to learn more about which resorts will carry the new line, visit https://soulcarrier.com/.

Be sure to follow @SoulCarrier on Instagram for the latest product launches and announcements.

For travelers and locals alike looking to always be reminded of the heart, soul and grandeur for which Arizona is known, Soul Carrier, a Scottsdale-based luxury accessories brand, announced today the launch of a chic new variation of the best-selling clutch handbag paying homage to The Grand Canyon State and the more than 30-million guests annually who seek rest, relaxation and rejuvenation within its buzzing resort community.

Related link: https://soulcarrier.com/