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Keynote Speakers Magic Johnson and Mike Tyson Announced for Recession Proof Convention May 27-28 Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sharing their competitive fire and strategies for success, professional athletes Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Mike Tyson were just announced as keynote speakers for the upcoming 4th annual Recession Proof Convention, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today. Slated for May 27-28 at The Mirage in Las Vegas, this wealth strategy celebration from "Recession Proof" founder Marcus Barney will welcome an all-star line-up of attendees and speakers.

Johnson led the L.A. Lakers to five National Basketball Association (NBA) championships before later serving as the team's President of Basketball Operations. After contracting HIV (and later beating the virus), Johnson launched the Magic Johnson Foundation to help fight against HIV and AIDS and remains a well-known and well-loved broadcaster in addition to being a worldwide successful business mogul.

A former professional boxer, Tyson is known as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles at just 20 years old. His nicknames include "Iron Mike," "Kid Dynamite" and "The Baddest Man on the Planet."

"We couldn't ask for more fascinating speakers at this year's Recession Proof Convention. We know they will both bring fire and wisdom, personality and insight to their conversations on personal growth and wealth strategy," Barney said. "And that's not all! Our speaker line-up this year is truly better than ever and our members will learn a lot and have a great time while doing so."

Other Recession Proof Convention speakers include:

* Million Dollaz Worth of Game: Find the best life tips from this weekly podcast hosted by legendary Philadelphia rapper Gillie Da King and his cousin, social media influencer and disruptor Wallo267.

* Drink Champs: Known as the most professional, unprofessional podcast, Drink Champs is hosted by hip-hop and reggaeton recording artist N.O.R.E.

The multi-million-dollar Recession Proof program comprises financial literacy, personal and business funding, credit to cash strategies, coaching and more. Recession Proof reported 2021 year-end payroll of $2.5 million and sales commission of $1 million to his all-Black team of entrepreneurs. Further, Barney has mentored more than 10,000 others on building wealth, getting out from the crushing load of debt and becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Exclusive to Recession Proof members, registration for the private event is available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recession-proof-convention-elevation-tickets-291024751867.

About Marcus Barney:

With the goal of spreading financial literacy to those who know what it is like to be economically disadvantaged: Marcus Barney created Recession Proof, out-of-the-box strategies to change credit into cash, live luxuriously without spending extravagantly and build generational wealth. He recently received the 8 Figure Club Award from Clickfunnels and Russell Brunson. For more information, please visit https://www.recessionproofxtreme.com/sales

Sharing their competitive fire and strategies for success, professional athletes Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Mike Tyson were just announced as keynote speakers for the upcoming 4th annual Recession Proof Convention, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today. Slated for May 27-28 at The Mirage in Las Vegas, this wealth strategy celebration from "Recession Proof" founder Marcus Barney will welcome an all-star line-up of attendees and speakers.

Related link: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

FormFree opens registration to its third annual Heroes Golf Classic 2022 benefiting the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced it has opened registration to the organization's third annual Heroes Golf Classic, which will be held on September 9, 2022, at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course in Buford, Georgia. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance and preparedness education to communities affected by disaster.

FormFree invites companies and individuals to participate in the Luau on the Lake themed charity golf tournament by registering to play or sponsoring the event. Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum sponsorships are available in addition to two new interactive sponsorship opportunities. The Power Red premier hole sponsorship, named to honor the life-saving impact of blood donations, features a golf cannon that allows players to launch balls up to 300 yards on a Par 3 hole. The Pillowcase Hole premier sponsorship, named for the Red Cross Pillowcase Preparedness Program, is led by a golf professional who will make the first shot, setting golfers up to make a Par 5 hole in two shots.

"When natural disasters or other emergencies threaten the safety of our community, the Red Cross of Northeast Georgia is there to help," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "The FormFree team and I are honored to dedicate our time, money and effort to help support this life-saving work."

Located less than an hour north of Atlanta and situated along the shores of Lake Lanier, the award-winning Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course features 18 holes designed to delight golf enthusiasts. Charming, tranquil and rich with wildlife, the course is distinguished by its exceptional quality and commitment to service.

The 2021 Heroes Golf Classic brought together more than 100 golfers and volunteers at the Château Élan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Georgia. The event raised $57,030 to benefit Red Cross-sponsored disaster relief services, blood drives and educational programs. This year, FormFree has set a fundraising goal of $75,000.

"Since FormFree was founded in 2008, it has supported the American Red Cross by participating in blood drives, food drives and fundraisers," said Marlon Trone, executive director of the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia. "Now over a decade later, FormFree is one of our most cherished supporters. We are grateful for their partnership and look forward to continuing our work together."

The American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia provides direct service to 23 Georgia counties by supporting the collection, testing and distribution of blood and blood components in the region, providing emergency resources for military families, facilitating lifesaving training and helping communities impacted by disasters. FormFree CEO Brent Chandler joined the organization's board of directors in 2017, and FormFree was named the Northeast Georgia chapter's 2021 Corporate Blood Sponsor of the Year.

To register for FormFree's third annual Heroes Golf Classic, visit https://HeroesClassic22.givesmart.com.

Those who are unable to attend the tournament can support the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia's humanitarian work by making a donation at https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/.

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 it has opened registration to the organization's third annual Heroes Golf Classic, which will be held on September 9, 2022, at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course in Buford, Georgia. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance and preparedness education to communities affected by disaster.

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

Aldersgate Life Plan Community Participates in Welcoming America Conference

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aldersgate Life Plan Community announced today that they will be participating with their community of residents, staff as well as their overarching community in the Welcoming America Conference being held in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 18-20, 2022.

"At Aldersgate, we are committed to growing diversity throughout our community and believe that aging has the power to unite the world," said Brooks Shelley, Chief Branding & Community Engagement Officer. "We look forward to sharing our experiences in serving our elders and expanding diversity awareness and inclusion to include the one '-ism' that affects us all - ageism."

The Welcoming Network is composed of more than 300 non-profits and local governments working to build more inclusive and welcoming communities for immigrants. Like Aldersgate, they are driven by the conviction that communities make better decisions when residents of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives are meaningfully engaged.

"Our mission is to honor elders and we are committed to creating and fostering diverse, caring communities where everyone has a voice and value," added Shelley. "We strive to give elders their best day possible by creating fulfilling life experiences while partnering with others to create vibrant senior communities."

Aldersgate was the first Life Plan Community in the country to onboard a Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Officer to help lead the community to live their mission. The community is a proud resident of East Charlotte and is committed to giving back to its neighbors. Over the holidays they brought their neighborhood together with their annual Festival of Lights celebration that welcomed more than 600 driving tour attendees and collected over 1,000 lbs of nonperishable food items to benefit Loaves & Fishes and Friendship Trays. Residents of Aldersgate take part in volunteer opportunities on an ongoing basis, including reading mentorship at the Summer Literacy Camp at ourBRIDGE for KIDS.

Aldersgate is a non-profit Life Plan Community that has been an integral part of Charlotte, North Carolina for more than 70 years. Aldersgate is actively involved in redefining and shaping the future of senior living. Located on one of the largest green spaces in Mecklenburg County, the wooded campus is abundant in natural beauty. The community offers premier lifestyle options for older adults regardless of age, color, gender or sexual orientation.

Aldersgate provides an At Home care service that is available to help Charlotte residents with grocery shopping, housekeeping and health assistance. The community has earned numerous accreditations, such as CARF and SAGE Platinum. The Asbury Health & Rehabilitation Center at Aldersgate was honored by U.S. News & World Report: "Best Nursing Homes"; the local community voted Aldersgate "Best Retirement Living"; and The Charlotte Observer honored it with "Best Assisted Living." Aldersgate is committed to helping residents thrive during this challenging and unprecedented time.

For more information, visit https://aldersgateliving.org/.

Aldersgate Life Plan Community announced today that they will be participating with their community of residents, staff as well as their overarching community in the Welcoming America Conference being held in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 18-20, 2022.

Related link: https://aldersgateliving.org/

Scientology Churches Around the World Celebrate the Anniversary of Dianetics Today

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Published May 9, 1950, "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health" burst onto the scene, creating an international phenomenon that continues to this day. In Scientology Churches, Missions and groups on six continents, May 9 has a very special meaning. It marks the day that the first edition of "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health" rolled off the press. And it was only two years later that L. Ron Hubbard founded Scientology, the world's youngest major religion.

"Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health" created a whirlwind of excitement. It soon climbed to the top of the New York Times bestseller list and remained there for 26 consecutive weeks.

Its effectiveness inspired immediate and dramatic response. Those reading the book connected with each other, teaming up to use this new technology. With 750 Dianetics groups cropping up in the United States, and many more across the English-speaking world, a new movement had begun.

Scientology Churches and Missions and Dianetics groups deliver Dianetics "auditing" - a term that comes from the Latin "to listen."

And with the book now in 50 languages, making the technology available to more than 90 percent of the world's population, Mr. David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, released a series of films, "How to Use Dianetics," along with a new Dianetics Seminar. These make it easy for anyone to put Dianetics to use in their life.

Dianetics helps people free themselves from nightmares, unreasonable fears, upsets, insecurities and psychosomatic illnesses, with results like these:

Grant experienced panic attacks so severe that the left side of his face would go numb, making him feel almost paralyzed. He received a Dianetics session and by the time it was over, "the panic was gone," he says, "and I have never experienced a panic attack since."

When her son was born prematurely with respiratory distress syndrome from immature lung development, Cindy found herself unable to cope. After she and her husband brought their son back from the hospital, Cindy would wake up every time it got quiet, terrified her child had stopped breathing. "I was flooded with irrational waves of guilt, haunted by the question, why did it happen to me?"

Dianetics helped her through her emotional suffering. "I was able to separate out the pain from the memory and remove its negative influence over me and overcome these unfounded fears. I finally slept through the night for the first time since the delivery." And she was able to enjoy every moment with her son. "Rather than worry, I found peace."

Page's dad paid a visit to the doctor because he wasn't feeling right and came home with the news that he had terminal cancer. The shock of his death soon after was devastating to her. "I am so grateful for the Dianetics counseling I received when he died," she says. "I still miss him and love him, but afterward, the unbearable sense of loss was gone."

And the rewards of helping another using Dianetics is every bit as worthwhile. "I have salvaged marriages and helped people overcome drug addiction," says Melissa. "Auditing others gets you in tune with people. When you make one person happy it causes a ripple effect."

The Church of Scientology invites everyone to experience what L. Ron Hubbard made available on May 9, 1950, with the release of "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health," where he wrote, "You are beginning an adventure. Treat it as an adventure. And may you never be the same again."

Visit a Scientology Church or Mission to enroll on the Dianetics seminar.

"Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health" may be ordered from a Church of Scientology, the book's publisher Bridge Publications, through Amazon.com and other bookstores.

Or for more information, visit the Scientology network and watch the films "What is Dianetics?" Dianetics: An Introduction and "The Dianetics of Grief." The Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and streams at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientology.org/what-is-dianetics/basic-principles-of-scientology/dianetics-understanding-the-mind.html

https://www.dianetics.org/

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Dt9SyNpirdo

Published May 9, 1950, "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health" burst onto the scene, creating an international phenomenon that continues to this day. And it was only two years later that L. Ron Hubbard founded Scientology, the world's youngest major religion.

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

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: April 2022 Data

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MCT®, the leading pipeline hedge advisory in the residential mortgage industry, is pleased to announce the introduction of new MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices to help all industry participants better understand key trends in the mortgage industry. As the company serving more lenders with hedging and pipeline management solutions than any other single provider, MCT is uniquely positioned to capture data and understand macro trends in the industry. MCT-collected statistics are also unique to the industry given the diversity in lender size across its client base.

This data represents a broad and balanced cross section of several hundred lenders of various sizes and business models in the mortgage industry across retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels. Taking this broad based, diverse, and representative view of entire market, it provides a more accurate picture of what is happening in mortgage originations than indices are influenced by mega lenders. MCT will be publishing the MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices on a monthly basis, intended to serve as an enduring data tool for industry participants, analysts, and watchers.

MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices are based on actual dollar volume of locked loans, not numbers of applications, therefore providing a much more accurate picture of industry lock activity than other surveys or application data. The data is also broken out by transaction type: purchase, rate/term refinance, and cash out refinance. Especially in a tight purchase market, applications are a less reliable metric for the mortgage industry as there is a higher likelihood of having multiple applications per funded loan. Prequals do not convert at as high of a rate in the current market as has historically been the case, especially when applications are counted at the early stage of entering a property address.

Covering the period from April 1 through April 30, 2022, this inaugural MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices shows that total mortgage rate locks by dollar volume decreased 5.0 percent in April, and lock volume is down 25.4 percent from a year ago. Purchase locks are up 2.2 percent over the course of the month and 7.55 percent from one year ago, a bright spot even as mortgage rates have increased rapidly in 2022. That increase in mortgage rates is evident in the refinance figures, as rate/term refinances are down 36.4 percent and cash out refinances are down 31.1 percent month-over-month. From one year ago, cash out refinance volume is down 51.7 percent, while rate/term refinance volume has dropped 89.2 percent.

INDEX VALUES TO END APRIL AS A PERCENTAGE BENCHMARKED TO THE START OF THE MONTH:

Category | Month-Over-Month Index Value Change

Total: -5.00%

Purchase: 2.22%

Rate/Term Refinance: -36.35%

Cash Out Refinance: -31.10%

INDEX VALUES YEAR-OVER-YEAR:

Category | Year-Over-Year Index Value Change

Total: -25.39%

Purchase: 7.55%

Rate/Term Refinance: -89.23%

Cash Out Refinance: -51.70%

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive!

MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes. Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles, and Dallas. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style hands-on engagement clients love. For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

MCT®, the leading pipeline hedge advisory in the residential mortgage industry, is pleased to announce the introduction of new MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices to help all industry participants better understand key trends in the mortgage industry.

Related link: https://mct-trading.com/

RMA Hired by City of St. Cloud for CRA Professional Consulting Services

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com) is proud to announce they have been hired by the City of St. Cloud, Florida for professional consulting services to help execute the CRA 5-Year Strategic Implementation and Financing Plan. Drafted by RMA and approved in February 2022, this plan provides a structured and proactive approach to guide redevelopment in the 706-acre CRA district, with the goal of attracting private investment.

"We are very proud to work with the City of St. Cloud," said Adriane Esteban, Senior Project Manager. "RMA developed a comprehensive and transparent plan that will support smart growth, while maintaining the character of this charming Osceola County community."

The goal of the plan is to increase the tax base by implementing projects that will offer the most positive impact. By defining the investment plan, the CRA is better positioned to market and promote the area, leading to business attraction and redevelopment. The Financing Plan provides the associated funding sources while creating a transparent financial document that clearly demonstrates the investments the CRA intends to make year after year.

Several key projects RMA will be focused on include the development of a new parking garage in the downtown, the creation of civic commons with an enhanced social environment, and CRA land asset analysis, along with the potential for further land acquisitions.

"We are delighted to be working with RMA as we implement the plan that will guide the growth and development of our City," said Bill Sturgeon, St. Cloud City Manager. "We are excited about both the near and long-term vision for St. Cloud, and we will continue to actively work with our stakeholders as we create a vibrant future for our residents and business owners."

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, RMA is comprised of a phenomenal team of leading experts in economic development, real estate for governments, marketing, urban design, and financial analysis. RMA, headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida is a highly experienced, full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm, specializing in revitalizing core areas and corridors for cities, counties, and special districts nationwide. The co-founders are also the authors of one of the definitive books about city redevelopment, Reinventing Your City: 8 Steps to Turn Your City Around.

Learn more: https://rma.us.com/

The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com) is proud to announce they have been hired by the City of St. Cloud, Florida for professional consulting services to help execute the CRA 5-Year Strategic Implementation and Financing Plan. Drafted by RMA and approved in February 2022, this plan provides a structured and proactive approach to guide redevelopment in the 706-acre CRA district, with the goal of attracting private investment.

Related link: https://rma.us.com/

MMI appoints Kortney Lane-Schafers as Regional Director of Growth

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced it has hired Kortney Lane-Schafers as a regional director of growth. Lane-Schafers' responsibilities will include consulting and strategizing with MMI's growing roster of mortgage enterprise clients, which now includes 20 of the top 25 lenders in the nation, to identify growth opportunities to drive adoption and increase return on investment (ROI).

"Identifying and targeting the right referral partners and sales staff is an integral step in any lender's business plan, but current market conditions have made this kind of intelligence especially critical," said MMI founder and CEO Ben Teerlink. "As MMI's clients look to expand their business using data intelligence, Kortney's expertise will be instrumental in helping lenders identify growth opportunities and partnerships that will help drive their organization's long-term goals."

A seasoned account management and client success professional, Lane-Schafers comes to MMI from Total Expert, where she served as director of customer engagement and experience. Before Total Expert, she spent three years at Top of Mind Networks, now owned by Black Knight, and 12 years as a regional sales executive with Courier Express. Lane-Schafers also serves on the board of OCA, an Orlando-based non-profit organization whose mission is to enable individuals and families with autism or other disabilities the opportunity to maximize their abilities through functional, behavioral, social, recreational and vocational programs to live within the community.

"Having seen first-hand Kortney's abilities to nurture a client's success and her passion for promoting a shared mission, it's clear she will contribute immediately to the growth of MMI and our clients," said MMI VP of Growth and Client Success Jonas Kruckeberg. "One of the most exciting aspects about MMI is the enthusiasm we all share, and I know Kortney will only add to our ability to provide a spark to lenders and their business efforts. MMI has set out to help our clients use data and tech in a new way, and I look forward to seeing how Kortney helps expand those efforts."

About MMI:

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) is a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company's signature product, MMI, provides actionable intelligence for lenders, real estate agents, real estate brokerages, title companies and others in the real estate industry. MMI is currently used by more than 350 enterprise customers, including 20 of the top 25 lenders in the country.

To learn more, visit https://mmi.io or contact sales@mmi.io.

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced it has hired Kortney Lane-Schafers as a regional director of growth. Lane-Schafers' responsibilities will include consulting and strategizing with MMI's growing roster of mortgage enterprise clients.

Related link: https://mmi.io

Music Theater Works Presents DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID

SKOKIE, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Music Theater Works shall present "DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID" at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie (9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076) from June 2, 2022 to June 26, 2022 as the second production of the 2022 Season.

About The Show

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic Disney animated film, "DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID" is a classic and beautiful love story for the entire family. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this Broadway gem will capture your heart with its irresistible song favorites, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."

From the moment you step into the theater, this immersive production will make you feel part of Ariel's world. When she disobeys her father, King Triton, and makes a deal with the evil witch, Ursula, Ariel thinks her dreams have come true. But when the bargain is not what it seems, Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to save her true love and restore order under the sea.

Production Details

Who:
* Music Theater Works

What:
* DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
* Book by Doug Wright
* Music by Alan Menkin
* Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glen Slater
* Music Directed and Conducted by Celia Villacres
* Co-Directed by Stacey Flaster and Joshua Castille
* Choreography by Stacey Flaster and Matthew Weidenbener

Cast Members:
* Joselle Reyes (Ariel)
* Caroline Lyell (Ursula)
* Anakin White (Jetsam)
* Korey White (Grimsby)
* Clayton Cross (Scuttle)
* Gus Franchere (Flotsam)
* Eloise Mulliken (Flounder)
* Nathan Karnik (Prince Eric)
* Thomas E. Squires (King Triton)
* Meredith Wells (Atina, Ensemble)
* Amy Delgado (Aquata, Ensemble)
* Aubrey Trecek (Adella, Ensemble)
* Wesley Anthony Clerge (Sebastian)
* Trillium Falotico (Allana, Ensemble)
* Jimmy Hogan (U/S Flotsam, Jetsam)
* Nick Johnson (Chef Louis, Ensemble)
* Jennifer Ledesma (Andrina, Ensemble)
* Emily Turner (U/S Mersisters, Flounder)
* Chase Infiniti (Arista, U/S Ariel, Ensemble)
* Darryl Jones (Pilot, Ensemble, U/S King Triton)

Creative Team:
* Shane Cinal (Set Designer)
* Will Hughes (Tech Director)
* Joshua Castille (Co-Director)
* Kathy Logelin (Dialect Coach)
* Eric Backus (Sound Designer)
* Celia Villacres (Music Director)
* Bob Silton (Production Manager)
* Andrew Myers (Lighting Designer)
* Eric Nicole Eggers (Stage Manager)
* Dr. Aaron Ozee (Director Of Marketing)
* Rachel Sypniewski (Costume Designer)
* Samantha Salmi (Assistant Stage Manager)
* Kyle A. Dougan (Producing Artistic Director)
* Stacey Flaster (Co-Director & Choreographer)
* Maria "Mimi" Compton (Hair & Make-Up Designer)
* Matthew Weidenbener (Assistant Choreographer)

When:
* Press Performance: Friday, June 3, 2022 @ 8:00 PM
* Saturday, June 4, 2022 @ 2:00 PM
* Saturday, June 4, 2022 @ 8:00 PM
* Sunday, June 5, 2022 @ 2:00 PM
* Wednesday, June 8, 2022 @ 1:00 PM
* Thursday, June 9, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
* Friday, June 10, 2022 @ 8:00 PM
* Saturday, June 11, 2022 @ 2:00 PM
* Saturday, June 11, 2022 @ 8:00 PM
* Sunday, June 12, 2022 @ 2:00 PM
* Sunday, June 12, 2022 @ 6:00 PM
* Wednesday, June 15, 2022 @ 1:00 PM
* Thursday, June 16, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
* Friday, June 17, 2022 @ 8:00 PM
* Saturday, June 18, 2022 @ 2:00 PM
* Saturday, June 18, 2022 @ 8:00 PM
* Sunday, June 19, 2022 @ 2:00 PM
* Sunday, June 19, 2022 @ 6:00 PM
* Wednesday, June 22, 2022 @ 1:00 PM
* Thursday, June 23, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
* Friday, June 24, 2022 @ 8:00 PM
* Saturday, June 25, 2022 @ 2:00 PM
* Saturday, June 25, 2022 @ 8:00 PM
* Sunday, June 26, 2022 @ 2:00 PM

Where:

North Theatre

North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie

9501 Skokie Blvd.

Skokie, IL 60077

Tickets:

Ticket prices range from $39 to $106 and tickets for guests 25 and under are half-price.

Box Office: (847) 673-6300

Website: https://www.musictheaterworks.com/disneys-the-little-mermaid/.

Run Time:

Run time is approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission.

Health Safety:

For more information about the Health Safety Procedures at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, please visit https://www.musictheaterworks.com/health-safety-procedures/.

Upcoming Shows

Music Theater Works has announced the 2022 Season, opening with Jerry Herman's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (March 10, 2022 - April 3, 2022) starring Ginger Minj from RuPaul's Drag Race, followed by DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID (June 2, 2022 - June 22, 2022), ZORRO: THE MUSICAL (August 11, 2022 - August 21, 2022), CAMELOT (October 30, 2022 - November 13, 2022), and IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS (December 15, 2022 - January 1, 2023).

Please visit https://www.musictheaterworks.com/2022-Season/ for more information.

About Music Theater Works

Music Theater Works is a professional non-profit theater company based in Wilmette, Illinois featuring a colorful repertoire including operetta, the Golden Age of Broadway, the Great American Songbook, and modern classics since 1980.

As of 2021, Music Theater Works has become a resident theater company at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie (9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076).

Music Theater Works shall present "DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID" at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie (9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076) from June 2, 2022 to June 26, 2022 as the second production of the 2022 Season.

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

Housing Finance Strategies Names Allen Jones Chief Administrative Officer

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Housing Finance Strategies President Faith Schwartz today announced that she has named industry veteran and former Big 4 consulting executive Allen Jones as Chief Administrative Officer and Managing Director of the Consulting Practice.

Jones joined Housing Finance Strategies in 2017 and has assisted in the growth of the firm's professional services practice with a focus on execution and client engagement. In addition to his delivery work, Jones has leveraged his consulting background to build out the firm's infrastructure and social media presence.

"We reward success and I am pleased to acknowledge Allen's efforts with today's promotion. With our continued growth trajectory, Allen will help to ensure our expansion and quality of delivery," said Faith Schwartz.

Allen Jones has worked in housing finance and mortgage policy for 25 years in both the private and public sector. His career highlights include building the nation's first automated underwriting system for FHA and VA loans while at Freddie Mac; serving as a Schedule C Political Appointee in the Office of Housing at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for two presidential administrations; and managing the national FHA/VA business for Bank of America Home Loans.

About Housing Finance Strategies:

Housing Finance Strategies was established by Faith Schwartz in 2016 as a professional services and advisory firm specializing in mortgage modernization, housing policy and legislative and regulatory affairs. Schwartz serves on a number of bank and fintech boards and has a lengthy record of hosting and moderating housing industry events. Since 2019, Schwartz has partnered in creating and delivering national housing policy conferences under the #HousingDC umbrella.

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

Housing Finance Strategies President Faith Schwartz today announced that she has named industry veteran and former Big 4 consulting executive Allen Jones as Chief Administrative Officer and Managing Director of the Consulting Practice.

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China Rescue Dogs Fights to Save 46 Golden Retrievers, 8 Puppies And 22 Corgis from Being Slaughtered in China

VASS, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- China Rescue Dogs, a leading International non-profit dog rescue based in the United States, is in the middle of an urgent dog rescue effort in China. Shanghai Animal Rescue reached out to China Rescue Dogs for help after they discovered a dog breed farm north of Harbin were selling all their dogs into the meat-trade. 46 adult Goldens, 8 puppies, and 22 Corgis were going to be trucked to Yulin to be slaughtered for the 2022 Yulin Dog Meat Festival.

"The living conditions at this dog breed farm are just awful," exclaimed Jill Stewart, President and Founder of China Rescue Dogs. "It is heartbreaking that this breeder was going to just discard their entire inventory of dogs to be slaughtered. We had to do something. Doing nothing was not an option."

Despite international pressure, dog slaughterhouses and eating dog meat are not outlawed in China. Even though the local government no longer sponsors the Yulin Dog Meat festival, it continues to take place every year in June. With no national animal rights laws in place in China, most dogs (and cats) have little chance at living a full life.

"Yulin happens every day in China," said Brandy Cherven, Vice President of Operations for China Rescue Dogs. "Dogs are still brutalized, tortured, and eaten due to outdated beliefs of gaining more wisdom, warding off evil spirits, or keeping cool in the summer months."

"The world needs to know about the continued brutality." said Jill Stewart, President, and Founder of China Rescue Dogs. "We just can't sit back and do nothing! Yes, there needs to be laws put in place to protect those animals from being uselessly slaughtered, but the urgency today is to save the dogs from the breed farm that are in imminent danger."

So far, China Rescue Dogs and its rescue partners in China have saved 29 adult Goldens, 8 puppies and 22 Corgis. They have seen the emergency veterinarian and are safe in a dog sanctuary. However, they are still trying to rescue the remaining Goldens from the breed farm. The rescue mission is not over yet.

The goal is to save all the dogs from the breed farm. Once rescued, China Rescue Dogs will find them loving forever homes in North America, where they can live out the rest of their lives with love and without fear.

The rescue effort is being played out in real-time on the China Rescue Dogs Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/chinarescuedogs.

"This is why the CDC Dog Ban needs to end now," said Stewart. "Even if we are able to save all of these dogs, we still cannot bring them into the United States to be adopted."

The suspension, which was announced by the CDC last year stated that effective July 14, 2021, all dogs imported from 113 countries (including China) may not enter the U.S. for a period of at least one year. Now, almost a year later, responsible international dog rescue organizations, like China Rescue Dogs, should be allowed to resume giving dogs a second chance at life here in the U.S.

To learn more about the organization, please visit: https://chinarescuedogs.org/.

About China Rescue Dogs:

China Rescue Dogs is a 501(c)(3) organization founded by Jill Stewart, an ardent advocate of animal rights worldwide, and especially in China. Their global mission is to rescue and rehabilitate dogs from China and provide them with loving forever homes in North America.

China Rescue Dogs, a leading International non-profit dog rescue based in the United States, is in the middle of an urgent dog rescue effort in China. Shanghai Animal Rescue reached out to China Rescue Dogs for help after they discovered a dog breed farm north of Harbin were selling all their dogs into the meat-trade.

Related link: https://chinarescuedogs.org/

Centier Bank Leverages DocMagic’s eVault Technology to Accept and Manage eNotes

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of compliant loan document generation, automated regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that Indiana-based Centier Bank is now equipped to receive eNotes from their warehouse clients through DocMagic's eVault solution. The move positions Centier to secure more business as mortgage bankers increasingly adopt eClosing technology.

Founded in 1895, Centier Bank is Indiana's largest private family-owned community bank with more than 60 branches statewide. The bank is focused on providing excellence in service to customers and offering a one-of-a-kind personal touch. Centier's mortgage warehouse division serves as a trusted warehouse lender to mortgage bankers nationwide.

Centier implemented DocMagic's eVault specifically for its mortgage warehouse lending business. DocMagic's solution enables the bank to accept and fund eNotes from customers closing loans electronically. Company spokespeople at Centier state that the business driver to implement DocMagic's technology was to facilitate ease of doing businesses with eNotes coupled with establishing a future competitive advantage.

"We strongly believe that in the next 12-18 months, eNote acceptance will gain significant industry adoption among both mortgage bankers and end investors," said Jim Taschler, vice president of mortgage warehouse at Centier Bank. "As such, we want to have the technology in place to effectively handle that method of doing business. Centier is committed to investing in technology that makes it easier to do business with us, which DocMagic's eVault makes happen. Ease of system use and simplicity of doing business is going to determine who leads the pack as the mortgage digital ecosystem grows. DocMagic is playing a pivotal role in helping transform our bank's business model."

Centier's eWarehouse lending process is now quicker, easier and clears warehouse lines expeditiously. By using DocMagic's SmartREGISTRY(tm) system to register their eNote on the MERS® eRegistry, it is securely stored within DocMagic's eVault platform. The new eWarehouse lending process reduces cycle times functioning in minutes versus days. The overall process to close, fund and sell the note is effectively fast-tracked.

"Centier has a sterling reputation in the state of Indiana with their exemplary service levels and community involvement," stated Dominic Iannitti, president and CEO of DocMagic. "Their decision to adopt an eWarehouse lending strategy is truly impressive and will ultimately reduce their origination costs and allow them to provide even better service for their clients. We are excited to work with such a forward-thinking, tech-savvy bank."

Taschler at Centier added: "Whereas it used to just be the GSEs accepting eNotes, we now see more and more aggregators also getting on board with eNotes. Everything is clearly going digital. When we see trending in the secondary market, it supports our assertion. We are excited to ramp up and digitize our mortgage business with DocMagic."

Adoption of eNotes has grown significantly over the last couple of years with an increasing number of organizations across the mortgage supply chain realizing benefits. As of April 1, 2022, the MERS® eRegistry reported over 1.6M unique registered eNotes to-date. The industry now boasts 23 different investors that can originate, fund and purchase eNotes. Further, the MERS® eRegistry currently has 30 warehouse lenders successfully funding eNotes. The list of companies now integrated with the MERS® eRegistry continues to grow and includes originators, warehouse lenders, servicing agents, subservicers, investors, Federal Home Loan Banks, ands custodians.

DocMagic's eVault is being utilized by GSEs, investors, servicers, warehouse lenders, banks and other relevant mortgage entities. The eVault is integrated into DocMagic's comprehensive eClosing process, offering lenders options from hybrid variations to fully digital eNote and RON eClosings.

About DocMagic:

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

About Centier Bank:

Centier Bank is Indiana's largest private, family-owned bank, with 62 branches statewide and over 900 employees. The bank has retail banking locations in Allen, Boone, Elkhart, Hamilton, Lake, La Porte, Marion, Marshall, Porter, St. Joseph, and Tippecanoe Counties in Indiana. The bank was recently named as the #1 Bank in Indiana by Forbes Magazine. Centier has been named as a "Best Bank to Work For" in Indiana by American Banker and has achieved Hall of Fame status as a "Best Places to Work For" by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Visit the company's website to learn more: https://www.centier.com/.

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of compliant loan document generation, automated regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that Indiana-based Centier Bank is now equipped to receive eNotes from their warehouse clients through DocMagic's eVault solution. The move positions Centier to secure more business as mortgage bankers increasingly adopt eClosing technology.

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

Pristine Rejuvenation Expands to Accommodate Growth

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- A bigger office suite means better patient care for Pristine Rejuvenation, a med spa that focuses on aesthetic injectables and skin rejuvenation treatments. Eman Dahmani, company Principal, announced that the new facilities were opened to handle the spa's steady growth.

"We're grateful to our patients, who've supported us and created the opportunity for us to expand," said Dahmani. "We believe the aesthetic atmosphere and comfort of our new office suite is an extra amenity we can now offer to everyone who comes to us."

Pristine Rejuvenation is conveniently located at 5642 W. Maple Rd., Suite 12 in West Bloomfield. The facility serves West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Troy, Auburn Hills, and other parts of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Treatments offered by Pristine Rejuvenation include:

* Injectable Wrinkle Reducers (Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport)

* Dermal fillers

* Chemical peels

* Kybella (double chin treatment)

* Microneedling and microchanneling

* Laser treatments

* Laser hair removal

* Subnovii plasma technology

* Morpheus 8 fractional skin remodeling

* Teeth whitening

* Skin care

* and others.

About Pristine Rejuvenation:

The mission of Pristine Rejuvenation is to empower clients to achieve their personal aesthetic goals through their own unique experiences and values. The med spa believes in taking a natural and customized approach with each client and offers a wide array of services from injectables to full facial rejuvenation treatments. Visit their website at https://pristinerejuvenation.com/ to learn more.

A bigger office suite means better patient care for Pristine Rejuvenation, a med spa that focuses on aesthetic injectables and skin rejuvenation treatments. Eman Dahmani, company Principal, announced that the new facilities were opened to handle the spa's steady growth.

Related link: https://pristinerejuvenation.com/

Freedom Makers Rebrands to Include Virtual Services in Name and Logo

SAN ANTONIO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Freedom Makers, a leading military spouse virtual assistant services agency, has announced that it will begin operating under a new name - Freedom Makers Virtual Services (FMVS). This name change goes into effect immediately and better reflects the company's comprehensive service offerings. A fresh new logo accompanies the name change too.

The company is uniquely positioned to become part of the solution to reduce military spouse unemployment and underemployment, nationwide.

The rebranding is designed to showcase the full spectrum of services offered to small business owners and to highlight its most important assets. Military spouse virtual assistants who find work through Freedom Makers Virtual Services will continue to be known as Freedom Makers.

"Clients can rest assured that the company's ownership, mission and ethos have not changed," Laura Renner, founder says. "The company was founded on the principles of freedom, transparency and striving for excellence."

FMVS is composed of military spouse virtual assistants. Due to their association with the military, its virtual assistants understand how to be flexible and deliver top-notch services to small businesses and entrepreneurs, working to grow and scale their companies.

"The needs of small business owners and military spouses vary greatly," Renner says. "Our new name better reflects how our selected network of military spouses have consistently risen to meet the unique challenges of small business owners."

As the need for quality virtual support services continues to grow, FMVS plans to offer continued support and solutions to help small business owners and military families reach their full potential.

Learn more about FMVS solutions: https://www.freedom-makers.com/virtual-assistant-services

About Freedom Makers Virtual Services:

Freedom Makers Virtual Services (FMVS) was founded in 2015 by Laura Renner, a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate. After serving in the U.S. Air Force as a Public Relations Officer, Renner earned her International MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She currently serves as an Air Force Reservist and is passionate about helping small business owners and military families reach new heights.

Freedom Makers Virtual Services delivers excellent, customized support while simultaneously providing meaningful, flexible work for military spouses around the globe.

For more information, visit: https://www.freedom-makers.com/ or email: info@freedom-makers.com

Freedom Makers, a leading military spouse virtual assistant services agency, has announced that it will begin operating under a new name - Freedom Makers Virtual Services (FMVS). This name change goes into effect immediately and better reflects the company's comprehensive service offerings. A fresh new logo accompanies the name change too.

Related link: https://www.freedom-makers.com/

Isn’t It Possible to Promote Literacy? Net Profits from 10th Anniversary Edition of ‘Little Green’ will go to Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paraphrase, LLC, the publisher of "Little Green" (ISBN: 978-0981587943), is donating 500 copies of a special anniversary edition to Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California (RIFSoCal). For 10 years, "Little Green" has been asking, "Isn't it possible?" The frog still can't be a goose, horse, or koi, but it is possible to promote literacy and motivate children to read by providing new books to create home libraries for underserved children in Southern California.

That is, in fact, the mission of the 501(c)(3) organization Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California (www.rifsocal.org). The special edition, celebrating the 50th anniversary of RIFSoCal and the 10th anniversary of "Little Green," is also available on amazon.com through the end of 2022. Paraphrase has pledged all proceeds from the anniversary edition to RIFSoCal.

"Little Green" is a picture-book for 0-7 year olds, written by Arnold Rudnick, with illustrations by Marcelo Gorenman, featuring a little green frog on a quest to be special. He hops around from animal to animal asking "Isn't it possible?" he can be one of them and do the special things they do. While the reader learns animal groups, skills, traits and sounds, Little Green learns almost anything is possible, but he must start by being himself.

"I hope that someday 'Little Green' and 'Isn't it possible?' will be as familiar to children, and empowering, as 'I Think I Can!' from 'The Little Engine That Could,'" Rudnick says. "Reading makes ALMOST anything possible. I am really excited to partner with Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California on this mission of literacy."

"We are delighted to thank Arnold Rudnick for his most generous donation of 'Little Green,'" says Carol Henault, Executive Director of RIFSoCal. "I can't wait to share this inspirational story with the children in our Motivational Reading Program. Inspiring children's passion for reading is the greatest gift we can give them on their personal road to success. That, and frogs.

"We can always use more frog stories! As Los Angeles and Orange County's largest children's literacy organization, RIFSoCal works every day to share the magic of reading for fun and pleasure with our most vulnerable children. As of our 50th anniversary of celebrating literacy for all children, we will have served 1.7M children, and provided them with more than 5.3M books."

To learn more visit: https://www.rifsocal.org/.

About Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California:

Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California (RIFSoCal) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote literacy and motivate children to read by providing new books to create home libraries for underserved children in Southern California.

About Paraphrase, LLC:

Paraphrase, LLC, is a boutique publishing company promoting literacy with a mission to create thought-provoking media that educates, entertains, and inspires. Their motto is "Read a book, Read a mind."(tm) Learn more at: http://www.paraphrasellc.com/

Twitter @RIFSoCal @isntitpossible

Paraphrase, LLC, the publisher of "Little Green" (ISBN: 978-0981587943) by Arnold Rudnick, is donating 500 copies of a special anniversary edition to Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California (RIFSoCal). For 10 years, "Little Green" has been asking, "Isn't it possible?"

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Church of Scientology Celebrates African World Heritage Day by Honoring Changemakers

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The heritage of Africa depends on what we do now to ensure future generations flourish and prosper says the Church of Scientology. UNESCO set aside May 5 as African World Heritage Day to celebrate the continent's unique cultural and natural heritage and to "spearhead international efforts to draw on the vast potential of Africa's cultural and natural heritage as a force for poverty reduction and social cohesion."

The Church of Scientology sponsors humanitarian programs that address crucial factors preventing the realization of these goals: drug abuse, violation of human rights, illiteracy, and systemic corruption.

In sub-Saharan Africa, 88 percent of children of primary and lower secondary school age (202 million) were reported as not proficient in reading, and 84 percent (193 million) were not proficient in mathematics in 2015, according to the United Nations Statistics Division.

Substance abuse, particularly alcohol consumption, has been on the rise in Africa for years, according to the World Health Organization.

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime reports that of 4,799 trafficking victims detected in 26 sub-Saharan African countries from 2016 to 2019, 3,336 were in West Africa including 2,553 children, and 80 percent of victims were trafficked for forced labor.

And according to Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland QC, sub-Saharan Africa received nearly $2 trillion in Foreign Direct Investment and official development assistance between 1980 and 2018, but lost more than $1 trillion to illicit financial outflows. "When looking at the whole of Africa, that figure rises to $1.3 trillion," she told anticorruption representatives gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, for a conference May 3-6. "And let us be clear, $1.3 trillion could lift the 1.4 billion people living on less than $1.25 per day out of poverty."

Seen in the light of some 40 percent of the population in Africa being 15 years old and younger, effective programs that provide youth with the tools they need to address these crises are key to the future of this continent.

Voices for Humanity, an original series on the Scientology Network, features changemakers who are tackling these issues in Africa, helping youth of their countries rise up and achieve their full potential:

* Barry Paul fights against the culture of drugs and violence in his native Kenya. He leads a movement to educate youth on the dangers of drugs, inspiring them to choose a better path.

* Nfamara Jawneh spread the message of human rights in The Gambia after a brutal dictatorship massacred students protesting the regime. His campaign is credited with helping to usher in a new era of democracy in the country.

* Dr. Olatunde Odewumi witnessed the devastating impact of illiteracy in his native Nigeria. He confronted the issue by introducing a new method of education developed by L. Ron Hubbard and has since helped educate hundreds of thousands across the country.

* Zambian priest Teddy Sichinga has introduced poverty-stricken communities to "The Way to Happiness," a common-sense guide to better living. The results have been truly remarkable.

Each of these humanitarian initiatives is sponsored by the Church of Scientology and Scientologists. Thanks to their support, all written and audiovisual materials and educator resources are provided free of charge to educators, parents, community and religious leaders and anyone wishing to take effective action to ensure the full potential of their communities.

These and many more episodes of Voices for Humanity are available through the Scientology Network on DIRECTV Channel 320 and streaming at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.

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https://www.scientology.tv/series/voices-for-humanity/

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The heritage of Africa depends on what we do now to ensure future generations flourish and prosper says the Church of Scientology. In sub-Saharan Africa, 88 percent of children of primary and lower secondary school age (202 million) were reported as not proficient in reading.

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

Tatiana Burton Hosts BURLESQUE AND BUSTIERS at ASH in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tatiana Burton, a prominent social media influencer, is pleased to host BURLESQUE AND BUSTIERS, a six-hour visual feast, on May 21, 2022, at ASH, located on 5403 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.

"We could not be more pleased to host this unique event celebrating femininity and beauty," said Joshua Melville, owner of ASH. "Tatiana will surely serve as the ringmaster for what is bound to be a special night."

Guests will be treated to six hours of the sexiest burlesque fashions, where - in true ASH form - premium cigars will also be available at this rager.

The Best Bustier Pageant promises to be a feast for the senses, and prizes up for proffer include ASH memberships, premium cigar bundles, beauty and grooming products, top-shelf libations, luxury gift certificates, and more!

Tickets start at $60, and each ticket purchased includes all-access entry, an entry ticket into the pageant, a raffle ticket, and a $50 beauty gift bag from Billion Dollar Beauty, a 100% vegan and cruelty-free independent beauty brand.

ABOUT ASH:

ASH is Los Angeles's premier cigar experience, billing itself as both an incubator for rising talent and a mature co-working space for the sophisticated professional. With private rooms, an unparalleled selection of cigars, and a judgment-free zone for the free-spirited, ASH offers an experience like no other.

ASH, 5403 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036.

Learn more about ASH at: https://ashloungela.com/

Get your tickets:

"Burlesque & Bustiers at ASH" Tickets, Sat., May 21, 2022, at 8 p.m. | Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/burlesque-bustiers-at-ash-tickets-320183626847

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Tatiana Burton, a prominent social media influencer, is pleased to host BURLESQUE AND BUSTIERS, a six-hour visual feast, on May 21, 2022, at ASH, located on 5403 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.

Related link: https://ashloungela.com/

Allied Van Lines and Move For Hunger Renew Partnership to Continue the Fight Against Hunger

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, and Allied Van Lines, Inc., one of the world's largest moving companies, have partnered together for the 9th year to fight food insecurity in the United States.

Allied Van Lines, and its parent company SIRVA Worldwide, Inc., joined Move For Hunger in 2013 and have been dedicated partners over the past nine years. To date, the Allied network of agencies has transported and provided over 5 million pounds of donations to food banks and pantries across the country; the equivalent of over 4 million meals to food insecure families, children, and individuals.

"Allied is fully committed to supporting our communities and those in need," said Ricardo Ramos Seyffert, Marketing Director. "Our partnership with Move For Hunger provides our customers a simple solution to dispose of unwanted pantry items while giving back to the communities we serve and strengthens our commitment to fight hunger."

Move For Hunger was founded in 2009 by Adam Lowy, the son of a third-generation mover, when he noticed that perfectly good food was being disposed of when people move. This sparked the idea for Move For Hunger, and, starting with his own family's moving company and building from there. Move For Hunger now has a network of over 1,100 moving companies, including many of the world's leading relocation management companies, and more than 2,500 multi-family apartment communities, all helping to fight to end hunger by collecting food items and delivering them to local food banks in the United States and Canada.

"Allied and SIRVA have been amazing partners in the fight against hunger," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "We're grateful for their continued support in helping us provide meals to those in need.

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is working to end hunger and food waste in America. 42 million Americans struggle with hunger while 35% of the food produced in this country goes to waste. By mobilizing moving companies, multifamily apartment communities, corporations, and volunteers, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 26 million pounds of food to food banks - providing 22 million meals for those in need.

Get your company involved by registering to hold a food drive, fundraiser, or team building opportunity. Visit Move For Hunger to learn more about their work at www.moveforhunger.org

About Allied Van Lines:

Allied Van Lines is an award-winning moving and specialized transportation services company. Established in 1928, Allied is one of the world's largest moving companies and a recognized global brand of SIRVA, Inc., a leader in providing worldwide moving and relocation services to corporations, consumers, and governments around the world. Allied has been recognized as "America's Most Recommended Moving Company" by the Women's Choice Award(r) and by Newsweek as delivering "America's Best Customer Service." Allied is the Official Partner of the Salvation Army, the Susan G Komen Foundation, and a top donor to Move for Hunger. Allied is a ProMover(r) member of the American Trucking Association. For more information, call 1-800-689-8684 or visit allied.com. USDOT 076235

Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, and Allied Van Lines, Inc., one of the world's largest moving companies, have partnered together for the 9th year to fight food insecurity in the United States.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Legacy Launch Pad publishing releases memoir about growing up in dysfunctional Mormon family by Diana Cannon Ragsdale

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Legacy Launch Pad Publishing has released "Loose Cannons: A Memoir of Mania and Mayhem in a Mormon Family" (ISBN: 978-195655200 (ebook); 978-1956955217, 978-1956955224 (paperback); 978-1956955231 (hardback)), written by Diana Cannon Ragsdale.

In "Loose Cannons", Ragsdale tells the chaotic story of being raised by her schizophrenic father in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the wake of her depressed mother abandoning the family. The story covers more than 60 years of complex family history and is interspersed with excerpts from Ragsdale's mother's journal, which detail decades of abuse, mental illness and family secrets.

While covering difficult topics, Ragsdale's memoir also keeps an optimistic and humorous touch, with a changing perspective as she ages from girl to woman. Despite the difficulties she faces, Ragsdale details how she's learned from her mistakes as well as the mistakes of her family, all while repairing her relationships with her parents-and herself.

The book has already received praise from authors and mental health professionals across the globe. "'Loose Cannons' is an unforgettable memoir, a remarkable and astonishing story which will leave you laughing, crying and cringing until the last page," says Warren Driggs, author of "Mormon Boy, A Tortoise in the Road" and "Swimming in Deep Water."

"An unflinching account of mental illness, abuse and neglect hiding in plain sight," says Carrie Gaykowski, CSW. "The memoir is courageous, agonizing and demonstrates the resilience of the human spirit."

Publisher Anna David agrees. "Diana tells a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading, and she tells it with more honesty, gumption and humor than you might have thought possible," David says.

As Ragsdale's story shows, abuse and neglect do not make anyone unlovable or unable to love themselves. With determination, perspective and a sense of humor, it is possible to heal from serious emotional wounds with grace.

"Loose Cannons" 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 "Loose Cannons: A Memoir of Mania and Mayhem in a Mormon Family" (ISBN: 978-195655200 (ebook); 978-1956955217, 978-1956955224 (paperback); 978-1956955231 (hardback)), written by Diana Cannon Ragsdale.

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EPIC Welcomes Paul Lopez – Further Strengthens Entertainment & Sports Practice

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Paul Lopez has joined its Entertainment & Sports practice as a principal. He joins as part of the Los Angeles team and will be based in Irvine, California.

Lopez will play an important role in the continued development of the firm's Entertainment & Sports business and brings nearly two decades of experience. He specializes in Film, Entertainment, Rental and Staging Houses, Exhibit companies and the overall Event Management industry, Special Event companies, the Sporting Goods industry and more. His approach includes a focus on education and training for his clients. Lopez was previously with The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers.

Lopez will report to Christine Sadofsky, Executive Managing Principal, Global Entertainment & Sports Leader, who commented, "Paul will be a tremendous asset to our Entertainment & Sports practice group. His dedication to the Entertainment industry and his commitment to clients resonates with our culture and team. Paul is dynamic in his approach and has many ideas on how we can continue to build the practice."

"EPIC continues to invest in the expansion of our Entertainment & Sports Practice, and Paul brings a depth of expertise that will be of immediate benefit to our clients and our team," said Scott Davis, President, National Specialty Practices at EPIC. "Our focus on specialization is the key to EPIC's growth and success and Paul will be an important contributor," continued Davis.

Lopez is active in the community, supporting many organizations including through his volunteer work at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. He serves as an adjunct instructor at the University of San Diego, providing students with a high-level overview of risk management techniques and legal issues that might arise in the areas of contracts, torts, intellectual property rights and laws and regulations.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail insurance brokerage, has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to clients. EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S.

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

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Paul Lopez has joined its Entertainment & Sports practice as a principal. He joins as part of the Los Angeles team and will be based in Irvine, California.

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

National Nurses Week Kicks Off with Virtual Portrait Exhibition Honoring Pandemic Healthcare Workers

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Producer and photographer Mariana Tosca of Blue Jasper Productions and Tosca Photography announces the launch of "Covid Courageous" (CovidCourageous.org). This unique virtual exhibition blends photographic portraiture with interviews of frontline healthcare workers, which spotlight each individual's personal pandemic experience.

The permanent virtual exhibition will open at the beginning of National Nurses Week, an annual week-long celebration which begins May 6 and ends on May 12, 2022, the birthday of Florence Nightingale who was the founder of modern nursing. This moving tribute to nurses and healthcare providers comes alive through the words and images of frontline workers who were each photographed with an item which represented their personal experience while working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Christopher Johnson and Glenn Rossney of The Misty Falls Motion Picture Company assisted in this endeavor.

Photographer Mariana Tosca shares, "Throughout the pandemic, the collective nursing and frontline worker community has served with unparalleled courage and an unflinching commitment to duty. I wanted to offer my skills in gratitude and recognition of theirs. While the exchange of energy isn't commensurate with their sacrifice and risk, the gesture was meant to remind them that they are deeply valued and appreciated, and that what they've done in the face of an unprecedented global disaster has made all the difference."

She continues, "These remarkable people have put their lives on the line every day, under the most perilous circumstances, to save others. I wanted to take them off of the frontlines for a little while to celebrate their efforts and make them feel like the superstars that they are."

Filmmaker Christopher Johnson adds, "Imagine what it must take for someone to help people during a crisis when that very act of compassion could cost them their lives. It's daunting to consider. I have profound respect for these extraordinary people, so I am very happy to have helped showcase their stories, let them know we care, and tell them firsthand that we're grateful for all they've done and continue to do."

To learn more, visit: http://www.CovidCourageous.org or https://www.mtosca.com/ and follow @CovidCourageous @Tosca.Photography @MarianaTosca1 @chrisjohnsonfilms on Instagram and Twitter.

About Blue Jasper Productions:

Blue Jasper Productions was founded by producer Mariana Tosca as a development, production, and post-production vehicle for feature films, television, corporate promotions, commercial, marketing/product videos and other media. Learn more: https://www.toscaphotography.com/fine-art

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Producer and photographer Mariana Tosca of Blue Jasper Productions and Tosca Photography announces the launch of "Covid Courageous." This unique virtual exhibition blends photographic portraiture with interviews of frontline healthcare workers, which spotlight each individual's personal pandemic experience.

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KIS Technologies launches partnership with Payfactory to simplify payment processing and enhance client experience

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- KIS Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of kiosks, ticketing and parking technology, announces a new partnership with Payfactory. The collaboration meets KIS Technologies' goals to accelerate the payment process, expedite onboarding and offer a higher level of service to clients.

Payfactory's five-minute onboarding simplifies the payment process for new clients and facilitates next-day funding for all card types. As a fully integrated solution, Payfactory reconciles payments within the software, eliminating the need for organizations to perform the task manually. Payfactory provides encrypted web forms and PCI-validated P2PE so that online and in-person transactions are completely secure and PCI security paperwork and assessments are minimized or in most cases eliminated.

"Streamlined integration and accelerated speed of onboarding position Payfactory to be the ideal payment partner for KIS Technologies' innovative ticketing and parking solutions," said Ruston Miles, Payfactory CEO. "Together, we can level up efficiency and provide a seamless process for clients, allowing them to better meet the needs of their patrons, fans and guests."

"The KIS Technologies-Payfactory partnership will remove roadblocks with current payment processing solutions and allow KIS to focus on the customer experience," said Ron Wilson, president of KIS Technologies.

"We're dedicated to offering easy-to-use hardware and software solutions," added Wilson. "Partnering with Payfactory ensures our ticketing and parking products will offer even more value, simplifying payments and enhancing services across the board."

About KIS Technologies, LLC:

KIS Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Weldon, Williams and Lick, Inc., is a live event technology company offering smart, secure, simple hardware and software solutions to the ticketing and parking markets. Clients include Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Frost Museum, Crystal Bridges Museum, and Home of the Arts Australia. The company's product lines feature easy-to-use KIS Ticket for simple ticketing applications, KIS Kiosk for self-serve ticketing integrated with major ticketing systems, and KIS Park parking management software.

For more information, visit: https://www.kisticket.com/kis_technologies.

About Payfactory:

Payfactory is a tech-enabled payment facilitator for software platforms. Formed by payments industry veterans and created for and by developers, Payfactory enables software vendors to effortlessly integrate complex payment acceptance, deposit funding and new account onboarding features into their platform while minimizing risk. Payfactory serves enterprise software companies seeking a higher level of security, service and speed.

For more information, visit: https://payfactory.io/.

KIS Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of kiosks, ticketing and parking technology, announces a new partnership with Payfactory. The collaboration meets KIS Technologies' goals to accelerate the payment process, expedite onboarding and offer a higher level of service to clients.

Macrostax, the No. 1 Macro App, Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with $17 Million in Lifetime Revenue

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Macrostax team celebrates the Fifth Anniversary of the No. 1 Macro app on the market, not only earning $17 million in lifetime revenue, but also helping to transform the lives of their 150,000 members. This is the first app of its kind to take the guesswork out of "what to eat," simplifying the macro counting process with customized nutrition plans and auto-portioned recipes.

CEO and Founder Lindsey Love Jenks officially launched Macrostax in May 2017. She started with only $5,000 in her pocket and, to this day, has had no outside investment capital. In 2021, Macrostax took home $5.2 million in gross revenue.

Macrostax tells members what, when and how much to eat to lose weight and keep it off, without restricting foods. The program is based on long-term sustainability, which not only allows its members more freedom and satisfaction, but also sets it apart from other diet programs.

"I knew the next step on my journey would revolve around helping people become fitter and healthier through nutrition. I'd seen the impact proper fueling made in my own life and this was something I felt called to share with as many people as possible," Jenks said. "I'd tried every diet under the sun; paleo, low carb, keto, diet pills, you name it. Nothing worked until I started counting macros. It completely changed my life. I am eating 1,000 calories more, including more than 200g of carbs a day and losing fat, getting lighter and PR'ing left and right. Macrostax has revolutionized my relationship with food."

Macrostax members are able to enjoy custom macro plans, perfectly portioned macro-friendly recipes, track progress to visually see results, and can chat with a nutrition coach. These personalized nutrition plans are easy and affordable, with yearly plans beginning at $9.99 per month or lifetime plans for $199.

Macrostax's mission is to make it easy for anyone who wants to live a healthier lifestyle to eat what they love and achieve their goals, through the transformational power of nutrition.

Macrostax is perfect for competitive athletes to stay-at-home moms who want to get back in shape, and everyone in between. To date, more than 150,000 people have trusted Macrostax to help them achieve their fitness goals, enabling them to lose fat, be more energetic, all while eating what they love. Clients include world champion and Olympian Georganne Moline and 4x CrossFit Games Athlete Amanda Barnhart, and more.

Jenks has been involved with sports since she was 6 years old, and fitness and nutrition have always been important to her. But it wasn't until she was 21 years old after losing her mother to Type 2 Diabetes that she decided to make it her mission to help people live healthier lives.

After earning a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Florida, she began her journey in helping others to reach their fitness goals through opening one of the first CrossFit gyms in Orlando, Fla. and also starting a personal training business.

"I am confident we are going to change the world by helping people take charge of their nutrition in a way that is sustainable," Jenks said. "Every time a client says Macrostax has changed their life, I know the effort was 100% worth it. I am so honored to have built a company that gives people the results they deserve without feeling guilty for eating foods they love."

The Macrostax web app can be purchased by visiting www.macrostax.com and is currently available on desktop or any mobile device.

About Macrostax:

Macrostax is the No.1 macro-counting app that helps clients reach their health and fitness goals all while eating what they love. Through custom nutrition plans, the app tells members what, when and how much to eat to lose weight and keep it off. The app provides an affordable and personalized way to count macronutrients or "macros," which includes protein, carbohydrates and fats, all without the expense of a coach. It includes perfectly portioned recipes to take the guesswork out of nutrition that are easy and family friendly.

Macrostax is based out of Boulder, CO. Call (352) 339-5517, email lindsey@macrostax.com or visit https://www.macrostax.com/ for more information.

The Macrostax team celebrates the Fifth Anniversary of the No. 1 Macro app on the market, not only earning $17 million in lifetime revenue, but also helping to transform the lives of their 150,000 members. This is the first app of its kind to take the guesswork out of "what to eat," simplifying the macro counting process with customized nutrition plans and auto-portioned recipes.

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

Zeteo Biomedical Introduces OrionMRQ™ Nasal Delivery Device for Vaccines

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Zeteo Biomedical LLC announced today the availability of the ZEOx1 OrionMRQ™ nasal drug and vaccine delivery device. Zeteo's latest innovative delivery device provides pharmaceutical and biotech companies developing drugs, peptides, proteins, monoclonal antibodies and vaccines with precise, metered unit dose systemic delivery via the nasal route.

Nasal administration provides needle free, rapid systemic uptake into the body via the nose. Nasal delivery of vaccines can invoke a fast local immune response in the respiratory track, which is frequently the primary route of infection for contagious pathogens such as pandemic flu or coronavirus. The ZEOx1 OrionMRQ™ device is intuitive to use, enabling either patient self-administration or administration by caregivers with configurations available for both adults and children.

The OrionMRQ reloadable nasal delivery device has the capability to store up to four unit doses in the on-board storage compartment. The device is compact making it easy to carry in a pocket or purse. Zeteo intranasal delivery devices incorporate novel packaging technology utilizing a Form Fill Seal (FFS) flexible foil, packaging the drug or vaccine in a unit dose blister reducing the cost and eliminating the supply chain constraints of glass vials.

ZEOx1™ blister packaging provides exceptional barrier properties to protect the drug or vaccine during storage and transport and can be stored at room temperature, refrigerated or frozen storage conditions. The ZEOx1™ packaging technology is commercially scalable to produce millions of doses per day; a critically important requirement for rapid, cost effective deployment of vaccines and medical countermeasures to global populations.

About Zeteo Biomedical LLC:

Zeteo Biomedical™ is a biomedical device technology company based in Austin, Texas. Zeteo provides patient-centric delivery device technology, drug/device combination product development services and fill/finish packaging technology for pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, biologics and botanicals for intranasal, nose-to-brain, ophthalmic, sublingual, and animal care product applications.

For more information, please visit the Zeteo website at: https://www.zeteobiomed.com/

Zeteo Biomedical LLC announced today the availability of the ZEOx1 OrionMRQ™ nasal drug and vaccine delivery device. Zeteo's latest innovative delivery device provides pharmaceutical and biotech companies developing drugs, peptides, proteins, monoclonal antibodies and vaccines with precise, metered unit dose systemic delivery via the nasal route.

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

The Sun Sentinel Names Spodak Dental Group a Winner of the South Florida Top Workplaces 2022 Award

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Spodak Dental Group has been awarded the No. 5 Top Workplaces 2022 honor by The Sun Sentinel in the small business category. This is the sixth time that the Group has won the award.

The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

"Our team members are the heart of our organization," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group. "Earning this honor not only shows that we are doing everything we can to provide for and care for our team, but also that our team is willing to go the extra mile to make our workplace award worthy. All of our efforts combined show that we are doing what we sought out to do, which is to improve the field of dentistry and create exceptional experiences and relationships for our team and our family of patients."

More than 35,000 employees in South Florida were surveyed, and the top 126 companies were selected for the ﬁnal ranking of the Top Workplaces, in categories of small, medium and large businesses. Spodak Dental Group is ranked No. 5 of 76 small businesses, and is the only dental ofﬁce.

"During this very challenging time, Top Workplaces has proven to be a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong business performance," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward. Top Workplaces draw on real-time insights into what works best for their organization, so they can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on their people and their business."

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

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

Spodak Dental Group has been awarded the No. 5 Top Workplaces 2022 honor by The Sun Sentinel in the small business category. This is the sixth time that the Group has won the award.

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EY announces Mark Cunningham and Alex Kutsishin of Sales Boomerang as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Mid-Atlantic Award finalists

BALTIMORE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Sales Boomerang co-founders Mark Cunningham, president, and Alex Kutsishin, CEO, were named finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Mid-Atlantic Award. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed. Cunningham and Kutsishin were selected by a panel of independent judges based on demonstrated evidence of entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact among other core contributions and attributes.

"It's a tremendous honor to be named one of the top entrepreneurs in and around our nation's capital. Earning this recognition for something we find so personally rewarding makes it that much sweeter," said Cunningham. "From Sales Boomerang's outset, we have swung for the fences, taking on the biggest challenge facing one of the world's largest industries. By correcting the mortgage industry's deep-seated customer retention issues, we are making a positive difference for millions of everyday consumers, and we will continue to lead our company with the best interests of borrowers firmly in mind."

"We want to marry borrowers' interests with financial institutions' offerings so they are always aligned. Borrowers never receive the wrong loan, and organizations don't have to beg for borrowers' loyalty because they have earned it," agreed Kutsihin. "Over five years of amazing growth, we have proven that this model is the future of lending. Mark and I are very proud of what Sales Boomerang has accomplished and dedicate this honor to our more than 100 team members and the hundreds of enterprise lenders that share our vision."

Regional award winners will be announced on June 29, 2022. The regional winners will then be considered by the National independent judging panel, and National awards will be presented in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year(tm) Award in June 2023.

For over 35 years, EY US has celebrated the unstoppable entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 10,000 US executives since its inception in 1986. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners have exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of fellow alumni and other members of the entrepreneurial community in over 60 countries - all supported by vast EY resources.

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are presented by PNC Bank. In the Mid-Atlantic, sponsors also include ADP, CBRE, Cooley LLP, Donnelly Financial Solutions (DFIN), DLA Piper LLP and Kelly Benefits Strategies.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's 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 is trusted by more than 150 lenders - including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks - to help build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To date, Sales Boomerang alerts have enabled lenders to close more than $150 billion in additional loan volume that would have otherwise been overlooked and achieve customer retention rates that outperform industry norms by an average of 3-5X. To learn more about Sales Boomerang and its No Borrower Left Behind(tm) ethos, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

About Entrepreneur Of The Year®:

Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind. It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries. National overall winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year(tm) title. For more information, visit https://www.ey.com/en_us/entrepreneur-of-the-year-us.

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Sales Boomerang co-founders Mark Cunningham, president, and Alex Kutsishin, CEO, were named finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Mid-Atlantic Award. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.

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

Pops Mart Fuels, LLC Signs Sokal as AOR

CAYCE, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pops Mart, LLC recently signed Sokal, the Raleigh, N.C. based automotive advertising agency firm, as their agency of record. Pops Mart, LLC, whose chain includes 24 stores currently, will utilize Sokal to provide website design, digital, and a variety of creative design services.

"We, at Sokal, are extremely pleased to provide advertising services to Pops Mart Fuels," commented Melissa Clark, CEO of Sokal. "We'll deliver a uniquely creative edge with an expert team, enhancing digital strategy and visibility for them. We're anticipating a great start!"

Starting immediately, Sokal will provide advertising services for Pops Mart Fuel, LLC.

"Pops Mart Fuels, LLC was very impressed with the work the Sokal team has done and excited about moving forward. We look forward to a very successful relationship," announced Donald R. Draughon, Jr., CEO Pops Mart Fuels, LLC.

Pops Mart Fuel convenience stores are located across the Greater Columbia area, Newberry, and Winnsboro.

About Sokal:

Headquartered in Raleigh N.C., Sokal is one of largest automotive advertising agencies in the country.

The company specializes in digital marketing (SEO, paid search, CTV, pre-roll and display ads) and award-winning website design, and maintenance. Sokal also boasts a full-service agency experience with experts trained to execute everything from radio and television production, ad design, direct mail, media buying and much more.

Sokal employs well over 100 staff members including Digital Strategists, Website Developers, Graphic Designers, Video Producers and Editors, and Account Managers and Coordinators while currently managing well over 350 clients across the country.

For more information about Sokal, please visit their website at: https://www.gosokal.com/

Pops Mart, LLC recently signed Sokal, the Raleigh, N.C. based automotive advertising agency firm, as their agency of record. Pops Mart, LLC, whose chain includes 24 stores currently, will utilize Sokal to provide website design, digital, and a variety of creative design services.

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

On World Press Freedom Day: The Importance of Responsible Coverage of Religion

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On World Press Freedom Day May 3, the Church of Scientology emphasizes that with freedom must come responsibility.

As the Washington Post stated in a recent article, we live in "a media environment that thrives on conflict." But when that conflict marginalizes people because of their religion, the consequences can be dire.

The Church of Scientology International publishes a booklet to clarify religious freedom and its ramifications in today's troubled world.

With its purpose to help create a better understanding of the freedom of religion and belief and provide news on religious freedom and issues affecting this freedom around the world, the Scientology Religious Freedom website and its religious freedom blog promote responsible coverage of religion, religious beliefs and practices, and adherents.

For example, the Scientology Religious Freedom Blog covered two recent studies that found nearly 60 percent of print articles and just under half of all television clips in the British media associate Muslims with terrorism or extremism.

But it is not only Muslims who suffer from slanted and biased media coverage. Hate crimes against Christians in 2020 rose 70 percent over the previous year in Britain, Germany, France, Spain and Sweden, and one factor was found to be "a high level of religious illiteracy" among journalists.

In India, mainline and social media is being blamed for anti-Muslim violence.

And this is not just a recent phenomenon. The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum has documented how media "served as an important tool to win over the majority of the German public who had not supported Adolf Hitler and to push forward the Nazis' radical program, which required the acquiescence, support, or participation of broad sectors of the population."

The Church of Scientology publishes the booklet "What is Freedom of Religion," which can be downloaded from the website. The Church does so because a vital component in preserving this fundamental human right is ensuring an understanding of the right to freedom of religion or belief and its meaning under universal human rights principles and international human rights law.

The booklet is designed to inform the public regarding the detailed and complex nature of the right to freedom of religion for believers and religious organizations of every faith.

An important feature of this booklet, and one particularly relevant to United Nations World Press Freedom Day, is the "Charter on Journalistic Ethics in Relation to Respect for Religion or Belief." This is a journalistic code for the coverage of religion. The code is based on the principle that journalists "are accountable for the social and political consequences of their actions and have a duty to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards." The standards the charter puts forward are based on broadly accepted human rights codes and instruments referred to in the booklet.

It is the responsibility of those who cherish freedom to ensure fair and accurate reporting of religion. Religious liberty has been likened to a canary in the coal mine - which we ignore at our own peril. Because when religious freedom is ignored, stifled or attacked it predicts the loss of other human rights.

From its beginnings the Church of Scientology has recognized that freedom of religion is a fundamental human right. In a world where conflicts are often traceable to intolerance of others' religious beliefs and practices, the Church has, for more than fifty years, made the preservation of religious liberty an overriding concern.

The Church of Scientology publishes daily blogs on this website to help create a better understanding of the freedom of religion and belief and provide news on religious freedom and issues affecting this freedom around the world.

The Founder of the Scientology religion is L. Ron Hubbard and Mr. David Miscavige is the religion's ecclesiastical leader.

For more information, visit the Scientology website, Scientology Newsroom, Scientology TV network, and the Scientology Religious Freedom Blog.

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On World Press Freedom Day May 3, the Church of Scientology emphasizes that with freedom must come responsibility. The Church of Scientology International publishes a booklet to clarify religious freedom and its ramifications in today's troubled world.

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

New Book, ‘Exit to Morvana’ by Marilynn Wood

LUMBY, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sci-Fi book "Exit to Morvana" (ISBN: 978-0228836261) by Canadian author Marilynn Wood, started out as a book about our socioeconomic problems on this planet. After the author experienced a UFO event, she began to wonder what beings from another planet would think of us, and the way we treat one another. From this "Exit to Morvana" was born.

"Exit to Morvana" author, Marilynn Wood, has the deepest wish that one day Earth will be Morvana. That Earth will be the planet in this universe that finally made it, despite all the upheavals humankind has been through. The world is at a crossroads; we have all the potential to succeed, but it is up to us to choose the right path.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Do the painful disappointments in life make you wonder "Where is the exit door on this planet?" Consider the tale of over worked, lonely Samantha who one day meets a mysterious Alien while visiting a metaphysical book store. The only catch is, Samantha must agree to leave Earth and everything she knows -- forever. If you had such an opportunity, would you go?

Learn more: https://morvana.ca/

REVIEWS:

"If you're into sci-fi, aliens of the handsomest kind, or one of the billions of people who look around on a daily basis - especially after this pandemic - wishing that there was a way to get off this planet for a bit and enjoy some quality time somewhere else, then this is definitely the book for you," says Amy Lignor, Reader Views.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Marilynn Wood

Genre: FICTION / Science Fiction

Released: SEPTEMBER 2021

ISBN: 978-0-2288-3626-1

ISBN: 978-0-2288-3625-4

Publisher: Tellwell Talent ( https://tellwell.ca/ ).

Sci-Fi book "Exit to Morvana" (ISBN: 978-0228836261) by Canadian author Marilynn Wood, started out as a book about our socioeconomic problems on this planet. After the author experienced a UFO event, she began to wonder what beings from another planet would think of us, and the way we treat one another. From this "Exit to Morvana" was born.

Related link: https://morvana.ca/

Guarantee Real Estate Offers Home Sellers New Ways to Sell with QuickBuy, an Immediate Offer for Your Home

FRESNO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Guarantee Real Estate, the Central Valley's leading real estate brokerage, is proud to offer home sellers new ways to sell their properties with the opportunity to request an immediate cash offer before they list. By partnering with QuickBuy, sellers will enjoy the certainty and the conveniences of an immediate offer while benefiting from the expertise and guidance of Guarantee's expert agents.

"Guarantee Real Estate agents are excited to present QuickBuy to everyone who might benefit from an alternative home sale solution. Whether they need speed, safety, certainty, or convenience, we have an option for sellers," said Desrie van Putten, President of Guarantee Real Estate. "We have always focused on the needs of our clients, so adding an instant home sale option is another way to give our clients more choices and more control over their home sale."

Sellers utilizing QuickBuy can review an offer within 24-48 hours. They have the option to accept immediately, lock-in the offer for up to 150 days while continuing to market the home or forgo the offer and move forward with a traditional sale.

With real estate pricing algorithms, home value guesstimates and promises of cash offers crowding the internet, homeowners depend on Guarantee agents' guidance, advocacy, and superior market knowledge for their real estate transactions. By partnering with QuickBuy, which is a no-cost service, agents can properly determine a home's true market value - expertise homeowners can't get online.

"The QuickBuy process relies on in-depth market research to establish the most accurate home valuation, and as a result it both educates sellers and offers them more solutions to sell their home," continued Van Putten. "This relationship will permit Guarantee Real Estate the ability to stay at the forefront of the real estate industry by providing new and innovative services."

Sellers accepting immediate offers often want to make a cash offer on their next home, eliminate market uncertainty, bypass the need to prepare their home for market, or to better manage their closing timeline. By combining instant offers with Guarantee's vast market experience, the agency can now offer the best of everything in real estate today.

"Thousands of home sellers across the country have sold their homes though QuickBuy since it launched in 2012 and it remains the only instant-buy program serving all 50 states," said Daniel B. Amdur, President and CEO of Moving Station, the parent company for QuickBuy. "Our company is highly innovative and we focus on creating products that can elevate the agent-client relationship. We maintain excellent partnerships with thousands of brokers nationwide and could not ask for a better and more respected partner than Guarantee Real Estate to launch QuickBuy in their local marketplace."

To learn more about Guarantee Real Estate, go here: https://www.guarantee.com/

About Guarantee Real Estate:

A fixture in the Valley for more than 100 years, Guarantee Real Estate first began as a building and loan company in 1919 and has represented more homebuyers and sellers than any real estate firm in the greater Fresno area.

About Moving Station:

Moving Station, LLC has provided innovative real estate and relocation services nationwide since 1995. In 2012, Moving Station developed the first national iBuying solution, and today, QuickBuy remains the only instant-offer solution serving all 50 states. Learn more at https://quickbuy.com/.

Guarantee Real Estate, the Central Valley's leading real estate brokerage, is proud to offer home sellers new ways to sell their properties with the opportunity to request an immediate cash offer before they list. By partnering with QuickBuy, sellers will enjoy the certainty and the conveniences of an immediate offer while benefiting from the expertise and guidance of Guarantee's expert agents.

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

Dream Big Darling Announces 2022 ‘FLOurish’ Program

PASO ROBLES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dream Big Darling and The Millinger Group today announced, "FLOurish 2022," a personalized assessment program for emerging women leaders in the wine and spirits industry. Qualified individuals are now invited to apply for one of 17 FLOurish scholarships that provide full-ride access to this innovative coaching and mentorship experience.

The FLOurish program was launched last year and proved to be an immediate success. "We saw amazing results in our first year of this innovative program," said Amanda Wittstrom-Higgins, founder of Dream Big Darling. "It was such a joy to see our scholarship participants come out of this experience with so much hope and momentum."

The FLOurish scholarships were created by Wittstrom-Higgins and Rona Millinger, founder and president of The Millinger Group. Millinger originally developed the FLOurish program in honor of her professional mentor, Florence Pramberger, a former human resources leader for Seagram's, Beam and Mast-Jägermeister-where she was known as the "FLOmeister."

"I believe that personalized coaching and development programs are one of the most effective ways to develop the leaders of tomorrow," Millinger said. "The FLOurish program not only accelerates professional success - it fosters personal growth in a way that's as personal and unique as each participant."

Scholarships Now Open:

A minimum of 17 full-ride scholarships to FLOurish 2022 are available, providing access to 10 virtual coaching and assessment sessions. The program kicks off on July 12 and concludes with graduation in February 2023.

Applications can be made here - https://dream-big-darling.hiringthing.com/job/418429/2022-flourish-scholarship-provided-by-millinger-group-dream-big-darling

A full program outline can be viewed here (PDF) - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ad90e1e55b02cd8a7a15216/t/62624357494cd44f4e74e901/1650606936650/2022+FLOurish+Timeline+%26+Program.pdf

The value of each scholarship is $4,000.

Applications are open to women in the wine and spirits industry who are eager to learn, grow and make meaningful contributions to the industry. Applications must be submitted by May 31, 2022.

The graduates of last year's inaugural FLOurish program speak to the profound impact of the experience.

"I learned so many things about myself as a professional and how to apply those attributes to better myself and my career," said Caitlin Burdick, one of last year's FLOurish graduates. "The tools and insights I learned and developed are extremely valuable and are things that I will carry with me for years to come."

Added Marlena Blitz, another graduate, "The FLOurish scholarship was an invaluable growth tool that will teach me for years to come. I was able to feel confident in my potential, refine my processes and identify areas to become a more formidable leader in the industry."

A Winning Team:

This year also marks the second year of Mast-Jägermeister US's six-year investment totaling $340,000 to support FLOurish, another mark of Florence Pramberger's enduring legacy. "Florence left us too early after a fight with cancer," Millinger said. "I want to continue giving what Florence no longer can: coaching, development and guidance for women looking to contribute and advance in their work and personal lives."

Added Wittstrom-Higgins, "I wish that I had access to a program like this when I began my career, which is why I'm so excited that Mast-Jägermeister stepped up in such a big way to help us mentor the next generation of leaders in our industry."

About Dream Big Darling:

Our mission is to engage, inspire and mentor the next generation of leaders in the wine and spirits industry. Visit https://dreambigdarling.org/.

About The Millinger Group:

The Millinger Group is a full-service woman-owned human resources consulting firm. Visit https://themillingergroup.com/.

Dream Big Darling and The Millinger Group today announced, "FLOurish 2022," a personalized assessment program for emerging women leaders in the wine and spirits industry. Qualified individuals are now invited to apply for one of 17 FLOurish scholarships that provide full-ride access to this innovative coaching and mentorship experience.

Related link: https://dreambigdarling.org/

Down Payment Resource teams up with Realtor.com to Help Home Shoppers Find Homebuyer Assistance Programs

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Realtor.com® has deployed DPR's search tool that helps home shoppers find homebuyer assistance programs.

DPR maintains a comprehensive catalog of all of the homebuyer assistance programs available in the United States, including down payment and closing cost programs, Mortgage Credit Certificates and affordable first mortgages. According to DPR's Q1 2022 Homeownership Program Index (HPI), there are 2,238 homebuyer assistance programs, with at least one available in each of the United States' 3,143 counties.

Realtor.com® has deployed DPR's search tool on https://www.realtor.com/foreveryone/ to support its Closing the Gap initiative, which is aimed at increasing the homeownership rate of underserved and underrepresented communities.

The search tool can be embedded in an organization's website and enables homeshoppers to search for homebuyer assistance programs by entering property, household and relevant eligibility information.

"Record-high home prices and record-low housing inventory are making it very challenging for people, especially underserved and underrepresented communities, to become homeowners - further exacerbating the homeownership gap," said DPR CEO Rob Chrane. "The good news is that there are thousands of homebuyer assistance programs available to help with down payment and closing costs, including many designed to support people of color becoming homeowners."

"Giving home shoppers the ability to find down payment assistance programs directly on Realtor.com is another step forward in our Close the Gap initiative," said Mickey Neuberger, chief marketing officer for Realtor.com. "This program brings together many different parts of our business in a focused effort to increase the home ownership rate for underserved and underrepresented groups. Systemic discrimination in real estate has held people back for far too long, it's time for us to all work together to make a change."

"We commend Realtor.com for its generous gift and pledge to match donations made to the Homeownership Council of America's (HCA) Equity Down Payment Assistance Fund, which supports homebuyers of color and low to moderate income homebuyers," continued Chrane. "Now home shoppers who may be eligible for those funds will be able to discover them with the help of Down Payment Resource."

About Down Payment Resource:

Down Payment Resource (DPR) is a nationwide database of down payment assistance and affordable lending programs. The company tracks funding status, eligibility rules, benefits and more for approximately 2,200 programs in 11 categories. Its award winning technology helps the housing industry connect more homebuyers to the down payment help they need. 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.

Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Realtor.com® has deployed DPR's search tool that helps home shoppers find homebuyer assistance programs.

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

NBAA Maintenance Conference is Back with ViewTech Borescopes Exhibiting at Booth 438

TRAVERSE City, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Since 2013 ViewTech Borescopes has been an exhibitor at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Maintenance Conference. With the 2022 NBAA event taking place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, ViewTech will be exhibiting at booth 438 Tuesday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5.

This year ViewTech will have on display VJ-3 2.8mm, VJ-3 3.9mm, and VJ-3 Dual Camera video borescopes. Zack Wessels, Senior Sales Consultant for ViewTech Borescopes, will also be featuring the latest advancements in their lineup of remote visual inspection equipment. ViewTech's articulating video borescopes are the ideal tool for visually inspecting a variety of aviation equipment and turbine engines, including those manufactured by Pratt & Whitney.

ViewTech Borescopes invites NBAA Maintenance attendees and exhibitors to stop by booth 438 and experience a ViewTech video borescope. In addition, ViewTech's no-cost, no-obligation demo program will ship you a full-featured articulating video borescope to trial at your MRO facility. By offering the best remote visual inspection (RVI) video borescopes, ViewTech has been saving aviation industry businesses time and money on their preventative maintenance, quality control, and inspections.

Learn more: https://www.viewtech.com/about-us/tradeshows/2022-nbaa-maintenance-conference/

VJ-3 Video Borescope:

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

About ViewTech Borescopes:

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

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

Since 2013 ViewTech Borescopes has been an exhibitor at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Maintenance Conference. With the 2022 NBAA event taking place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, ViewTech will be exhibiting at booth 438 Tuesday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5.

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

Los Angeles Child Author Releases His Debut Book in Conjunction with Children’s Book Week

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Seven-year-old author, Sammy Wallace, will release his debut rhyming children's picture book, "I Slept in My Bed Last Night" (ISBN 979-8985784404; WF Publications), on May 2, 2022, in conjunction with Children's Book Week.

Sammy, a first grader at Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter School (Los Angeles), is excited to take part in this national literacy initiative. As a champion of Children's Book Week, he is donating a book to all his classmates and several libraries across the San Fernando Valley. He wants to encourage other kids to write books and hopes to serve as an inspiration.

"Kids make great authors because we know what other kids like," said Sammy. "I think more kids should write books...they just need to be encouraged and told that it's possible."

Sammy created the premise of the book at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles. Due to school closures, Sammy kept busy with his imagination and often composed stories with his grandmother.

Sammy's grandmother, Dr. Gwendolyn Mukes, who transcribed the book for him, felt that it was important to help Sammy find his literary voice while maintaining a sense of wonder and imagination. "When we started on this project almost two years ago, our country was in a turbulent time. With the onset of COVID-19 and the spotlight on racial disparages, we really wanted Sammy to just create stories that were fun and lighthearted," said Mukes.

The book is a comical story about a boy who finally decides to sleep in his bed. While fast asleep, a mysterious monster wakes him up from his dream. Confused as to exactly what the monster is, and what the monster wants, the brave boy contemplates a series of possibilities as he tries to unlock the mystery.

Early reviews call the book "funny, engaging and delightful." The book will go on sale May 2, through Amazon, Barnes & Noble (online), and in a few select stores.

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

Learn more on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YQGKD8C

PROMO VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/Y6J-_iWQPK0

BOOK SUMMARY:

"I Slept in My Bed Last Night" by Sammy Wallace

Publication Date: May 2, 2022

8.25 x 8.25 full picture book, 34 pages

Published by WF Publications

Seven-year-old author, Sammy Wallace, will release his debut rhyming children's picture book, "I Slept in My Bed Last Night" (ISBN 979-8985784404; WF Publications), on May 2, 2022, in conjunction with Children's Book Week.

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

Paragon Welcomes Andy Borst who Joins as President, E&S Lines and International Programs

AVON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC, a nationwide multiline specialty managing general agent (MGA), is pleased to announce the hire of Andrew "Andy" Borst as President-Excess & Surplus (E&S) Lines and International Programs.

Borst, previously the interim president of international operations at Argo Group, brings decades of broad experience in the insurance industry with roles at Travelers, OneBeacon, and most recently Argo Group. He helped establish and lead Argo's U.S. Specialty Programs business from 2014 to 2018, serving as Chief Administrative Officer. He most recently led Argo's international business back to profitability in 2021 after his assignment in London, which commenced in 2019.

Borst became familiar with the early days of Paragon in 2015 and 2017 when Argo Group sold parts of Argo's Alteris MGA to the company, including its timber and landscape programs. In his new position, Borst will play a pivotal role in building on the current growth trajectory of Paragon's E&S and international business.

"I'm excited to return to the Program space," commented Borst. "My experience and familiarity with reinsurers, carriers, underwriters and other MGAs in the specialty insurance market should allow me to add to Paragon's value proposition very quickly."

Borst will report to Paragon CEO and co-founder Ron Ganiats.

"Interacting extensively with Andy in the past, we're thrilled to add him to the team. We know the value he can bring at a time when the company is focusing on expansion both in the United States and globally," Ganiats said.

About Paragon:

Paragon, a broadly diversified MGA launched in 2014, supplies distinctive coverage alternatives and options to retail brokers, insurance carriers, reinsurers, and vendor companions. The agency, owned by Galway Holdings, writes comprehensive coverages throughout greater than 20 programs.

Visit https://www.paragoninsgroup.com/ for additional information.

Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC, a nationwide multiline specialty managing general agent (MGA), is pleased to announce the hire of Andrew "Andy" Borst as President-Excess & Surplus (E&S) Lines and International Programs.

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

Kalyagen Announces Attendance at the Fort Lauderdale Open with PGA Associate Jerrel Gill

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Kalyagen® is pleased to announce that it will be attending the Fort Lauderdale Open as part of its sponsorship of golf professional Jerrel Gill. The Open will be hosted at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club on May 2-3, 2022. Kalyagen is also a supporting partner for two upcoming South Florida PGA Section events, the South Florida PGA Foundation HOPE Classic on May 12, 2022 and the South Florida Open on June 21-23, 2022.

"I'm pleased to introduce Kalyagen to the Fort Lauderdale Open and the South Florida PGA and the PGA Hope program benefiting veterans like myself and some of my team members," said Desmond Dogan, Director of Sales at Kalyagen®. "As a former golf professional and club pro, I understand the grind that is associated with practicing, playing, teaching, running the pro shop and more. That's why I'm pleased that Kalyagen is sponsoring Jerrel Gill, presently a Class B-13 PGA Associate. Jerrel will be playing in both the Fort Lauderdale Open and the Hope Classic and will attempt to qualify for the South Florida Open."

STEMREGEN® is a unique and patent-pending blend of proprietary plant-based extracts documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells by stimulating Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM). Ingredients in STEMREGEN® have been investigated in more than eight studies for their effect on stem cell function, of which five were randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trials. STEMREGEN® has wide application in antiaging and overall health maintenance.

"Despite my local success, I am determined to improve my game and consistently compete against the best PGA Professionals," said Jerrel Gil, PGA professional golfer. "I have been fortunate enough to partner with Kalyagen and use its stem cell enhancement supplement STEMREGEN to assist me to contend in the South Florida PGA Section and hopefully on the PGA Tour. I've already picked up distance on my drive!"

"We are delighted to partner with Jerrel and the South Florida PGA Section," said Kalyagen® founder and CEO Christian Drapeau. "The link between a lower number of circulating stem cells and the development of age-related diseases and lack of recovery has been well studied. From a therapeutic standpoint, increasing the number of circulating stem cells has been documented to enhance tissue repair and improve the course of disease formation in many degenerative conditions and overall health and well-being. We have already begun to see improvement in Jerrel's training and recovery efforts and look forward to continuing to assist his golf career with the benefits of STEMREGEN on his team."

About Kalyagen:

Austin-based Kalyagen® was founded by Christian Drapeau, author of the bestseller Cracking the Stem Cell Code. Kalyagen® is a leader in the research and development of natural products aimed at supporting stem cell function of the body. Stem cells constitute the natural repair system of the body, and stem cell enhancers have been documented to strongly contribute to improving health and quality of life. STEMREGEN® is the first stem cell enhancer product developed by Kalyagen®. STEMREGEN® is a unique blend of proprietary plant-based extracts documented to support Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization and provide other health benefits. For more information, please visit our Website: https://www.kalyagen.com/.

About Jerrel Gill:

Jerrel Gill has excelled in various management fields since graduating with honors from Hampton University with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Management. Hampton University is a historic Black college and university in Hampton, Virginia. Mr. Gill reentered the golf industry as a registered PGA Associate in April of 2019 and was quickly promoted to Assistant Golf Professional at Plantation Preserve Golf Course and Club in Plantation, Florida. In March 2020, he was promoted to General Manager of The Bridges at Springtree Golf Club in Sunrise, FL. During the last three years as a PGA Associate, Mr. Gill has quickly made himself known as a competitive golfer in the South Florida PGA Section. His best finish was a tie for 2nd place at the 2021 DEK Classic with an additional five top-15 finishes in the Southern Section in 2021.

About Desmond Dogan:

Following high school and a once-in-a lifetime experience with the USA Jr. National Olympic Hockey Team, Mr. Dogan served as a Navy Corpsman. After a successful five-year stint with the Navy, Mr. Dogan spent the next twelve years as an Operating Room Technician at LA-based Cedar Sinai Medical Center. After graduating from the Orlando Chapter of the Golf Academy of America and passing the PGA playing ability test on his first attempt, Mr. Dogan was offered the Head Professional position at the famed Inverrary Country Club. This led to a Head Professional/ Director of Golf position with the Billy Casper Golf Management group in Chicago. In addition to his current role with Kalyagen®, Mr. Dogan continues to be heavily involved in the not-for-profit world.

CONTACT:

Biomics, LLC (dba Kalyagen®)

Herbert Dogan, Chief Marketing Officer (310-433-8072)

hgd@kalyagen.com

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

Kalyagen® is pleased to announce that it will be attending the Fort Lauderdale Open as part of its sponsorship of golf professional Jerrel Gill. The Open will be hosted at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club on May 2-3, 2022.

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