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The Old Vine Registry, the world’s largest and most authoritative public database of old vineyards, launches the OVR Seal

New global program lets wine producers and the trade connect a wine directly to the documented old vineyard behind it

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Old Vine Registry (OVR), the world’s largest and most authoritative public database of old vineyards, today launched the OVR Seal. The program lets registered producers and the trade put a vineyard’s documented old-vine status in front of consumers directly, via wine labels, digital marketing materials, and more.

Image caption: The OVR Seal in use.

A wine qualifies for the OVR Seal when at least 85% of its grapes come from vineyards registered in the Old Vine Registry, at one of five age tiers, 35+, 50+, 75+, 100+, or 150+ years.

“The Old Vine Registry exists to build demand for old-vine wines so that vineyards stay in the ground instead of getting pulled out and replanted. The OVR Seal helps consumers connect a wine to the specific vineyard behind it and learn more about that set of vines,” said Alder Yarrow, Architect and Manager of the Old Vine Registry.

Ten producers across seven countries will be among the first to use the seal. Several are already showing it on their websites and tech sheets ahead of today’s launch, with use on bottle labels coming soon as new vintages are released.

“We’re honored to be among the first wineries to adopt the Old Vine Seal and believe it will help consumers better understand the value for our old vine wines,” said Andy Robinson, Winemaker for Seghesio Family Vineyards. “As stewards of 131-year-old vines, we know how vital it is to preserve these historic vineyards and share the stories behind them. We look forward to putting the seal on our labels, tasting room menus and website to help tell that story.”

“At Plaimont, preserving old vines, biodiversity and the vine heritage of Gascony and the Pyrenean foothills has been a long-standing commitment,” said Olivier Bourdet-Pees, Directeur Général of Plaimont. “The Old Vine Registry Seal now gives us a new way to bring this heritage closer to consumers and to tell the story of the vines behind our wines.”

Other early adopters of the seal include Bedrock Wine Company in Sonoma, Garage Wine Company in Chile, AYA Estate in Bulgaria, Sown Estate in Napa, Methymnaeos Organic Wines in Greece, Ciclo Andino and Versado in Argentina, and Woolridge Creek Winery in Oregon.

“The Old Vine Registry has always been about identifying old vineyards, helping the trade value them, and protecting them,” Yarrow said. “That work already matters to the industry and wine connoisseurs, but it means even more when a winery can point to a registration and the average consumer can actually see it. The OVR Seal is how the Registry’s mission reaches the shelf.”

The OVR Seal doesn’t certify wine quality, sustainability, or farming practices. It confirms that a vineyard of a specific age has been recorded in the Registry and that a wine’s grapes meet the sourcing and age threshold shown on the seal. Consumers get a documented vineyard they can look up for themselves.

The Seal is available now for any permitted use, including wine packaging. Registration requires a qualifying vineyard in the Registry and a one-time fee of $300, designed to make the seal accessible even to the world’s smallest producers. Registration is available at: oldvineregistry.org/seal

ABOUT THE OLD VINE REGISTRY

The Old Vine Registry (oldvineregistry.org) is the world’s largest and most authoritative public database of vineyards aged more than 35 years, with more than 12,500 vineyards registered across 43 countries. Initiated by Jancis Robinson in 2010, the Registry launched publicly in 2024 as a crowd-sourced resource, supported by a founding donation from Jackson Family Wines and managed by Alder Yarrow of Vinography. The Registry is owned and operated by the Old Vine Registry Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to establishing a credible global category for old-vine wines and communicating their cultural and viticultural value.

Learn more: https://www.oldvineregistry.org/

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New Book ‘I Don’t Have Leprosy, I’m Just Grieving’ Takes a Blunt Look at How Society Treats the Bereaved

In a raw and deeply personal account of life after loss, author Regina Collier challenges the clichés, expectations and uncomfortable silence that often surround grief

PERTH, Western Australia, Oct. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Regina Collier lost her partner, Dean, in July 2022 following complications from a double-lung transplant, she expected grief to change her life. What she didn’t expect was how dramatically it would change the way other people interacted with her. In her new book, “I Don’t Have Leprosy, I’m Just Grieving: A Widow’s Blunt Perspective on Society” (ISBN: 978-1834385839), released through Tellwell Publishing, Collier offers an unfiltered account of widowhood and the strange, painful, and sometimes infuriating ways society responds to people who are grieving.

Image caption: New Book “I Don’t Have Leprosy, I’m Just Grieving” Takes a Blunt Look at How Society Treats the Bereaved.

This is not a book about “moving on.”

Instead, Collier writes from inside the confusion, anger, loneliness, dark humor and contradiction of grief, questioning why those who have experienced a devastating loss are so often expected to make their grief more comfortable for everyone around them.

The provocative title reflects one of Collier’s central experiences following Dean’s death: the feeling that grief had somehow made her socially untouchable.

People disappeared. Conversations changed. Others struggled with what to say. Some offered clichés or advice. Some tried to make things better when there was simply nothing to fix.

Collier began to wonder why grieving people are so often treated as though their pain is something others need to avoid, manage or solve.

“I Don’t Have Leprosy, I’m Just Grieving” is her response.

Throughout the book, Collier introduces readers to what she calls “Grief Brain” – the disorienting mental and emotional state that can accompany profound loss. Her thoughts can be repetitive, contradictory, furious, funny, irrational and brutally candid, and she makes little attempt to sanitize them for the reader.

That is intentional.

Rather than writing about grief from the safety of hindsight, Collier allows readers to experience its messiness alongside her.

She confronts many of the familiar behaviors surrounding bereavement: telling someone what their deceased partner “would have wanted,” comparing one person’s loss to another, assuming enough time has passed for someone to be okay, trying to cheer them up, avoiding their anger, or simply disappearing when their grief becomes uncomfortable.

Behind that frustration, however, is also a love story.

Dean was not simply Collier’s partner. He was her best friend and part of the future she had imagined for herself. His death meant grieving not only the man she loved, but their routines, plans, sense of security and the expectation that they would grow old together.

Her four adult children, family dog Brutus and memories of her life with Dean become anchors as she attempts to understand who she is in a life that no longer looks anything like the one she expected.

Humor also remains present, sometimes appearing in the darkest moments, a reflection of both Collier’s personality and the relationship she shared with Dean.

At its heart, “I Don’t Have Leprosy, I’m Just Grieving” asks readers to reconsider what support actually looks like after someone dies.

Collier does not offer a formula for making grief disappear. Her message is considerably simpler: listen. Ask grieving people what they need instead of assuming. Let them talk about the person they lost. Allow them to be angry, contradictory or sad without trying to repair them. And, perhaps most importantly, don’t disappear simply because their grief makes you uncomfortable.

For readers who have experienced profound loss, Collier hopes the book offers recognition in place of instruction, a reminder that grief does not need to look tidy, inspirational or socially acceptable to be real.

For everyone else, it offers a candid glimpse into what can happen after the funeral is over, the sympathy cards stop arriving and the grieving person is left to navigate a world that has already begun moving forward.

“I Don’t Have Leprosy, I’m Just Grieving: A Widow’s Blunt Perspective on Society” by Regina Collier is available now through Amazon and all major online retailers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Regina Collier is the author of “I Don’t Have Leprosy, I’m Just Grieving: A Widow’s Blunt Perspective” on Society, a candid account of grief, widowhood and life following the death of her partner, Dean. Drawing directly from her own experiences, Collier writes about grief without euphemism, challenging conventional expectations about how grieving people should behave and how those around them should respond.

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Email Contact: Authorpress@tellwell.ca

Title: “I Don’t Have Leprosy, I’m Just Grieving: A Widow’s Blunt Perspective On Society”

Author: Regina Collier

Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1834385830

Author website: https://reginacollierauthor.com/

Genre: Grief/Loss

Format: Paperback / Hardcover / eBook

ISBN: 9781834385839

Publication Date: August 26, 2026

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Franklin Madison Introduces Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance, Expanding Access to Financial Protection

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Madison today announced the availability of Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance (GI Life), a new approach to life insurance that removes traditional barriers to coverage through guaranteed acceptance, simplified enrollment, and no waiting periods.

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Administered by Franklin Madison and issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America, GI Life requires no health questions, no medical exams, and no review of medical records. Eligible consumers can purchase up to $50,000 in life insurance through their financial institution, with benefits paid income-tax-free to beneficiaries. The product also features no age-based reductions in benefits, helping consumers secure dependable coverage for their loved ones.

The insurance addresses a well-documented gap. One in three households would have immediate trouble paying living expenses if the primary wage earner died (*note 1). A life insurance benefit can help a family pay for funeral expenses, keep up with the mortgage or rent, cover groceries and childcare, or simply create breathing room while they navigate an extraordinarily difficult time.

“Franklin Madison is focused on helping financial institutions deliver value to their consumers while building stronger financial futures,” said Andrea Heger, Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Madison.

In addition to guaranteed acceptance for eligible consumers, the product includes features that differentiate it from many life insurance offerings available today, including an accelerated benefit for terminally ill insureds that provides access to a portion of the benefit during their lifetime.

“Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance removes many of the traditional obstacles that prevent consumers from obtaining coverage. By eliminating health questionnaires and medical exams, we’ve created a simple, accessible solution that will help more families,” said Heger.

ABOUT FRANKLIN MADISON

An industry leader with over 55 years of experience, Franklin Madison builds financial security for individuals and families by delivering industry-leading insurance products and marketing services through its brand partners. Franklin Madison helps generate increased loyalty and revenue for more than 3,500 financial institutions. For more information, visit https://franklin-madison.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

*NOTE 1: Source: Closing the Life Insurance Gap One Household at a Time by LIMRA.

Group Insurance coverages are issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America, a Prudential Financial company, Newark, NJ. The Booklet-Certificate contains all details, including any policy exclusions, limitations, and restrictions, which may apply. If there is a discrepancy between this document and the Booklet-Certificate/Group Contract issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America, the Group Contract will govern. In Washington, the controlling document is the Certificate, not the Contract. Contract Series: 83500

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Fonelora Launches Fonelora Go Mobile App and Adds Pokémon GO Map and Route Features to Desktop Location Changer

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Fonelora Inc. today announced the launch of Fonelora Go, a mobile location simulation app for compatible iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, together with Fonelora Location Changer V2.0.0, the latest version of its Windows and Mac desktop software.

Image caption: Fonelora Launches Fonelora Go Mobile App and Adds Pokémon GO Map and Route Features to Desktop Location Changer.

The V2.0.0 update adds a Pokémon GO game map, resource search and filtering, multi-stop route planning, PoGo Route support, and Portuguese language support. Fonelora Go extends key location-changing, route simulation, joystick, and route-management capabilities to compatible mobile devices.

“Users often need to switch between different tools when searching for locations, reviewing map resources, and setting up simulated routes,” said Frank Kong, CEO of Fonelora Inc. “By combining location tools, route planning, and movement controls into a more unified workflow, we aim to make location management more direct and convenient.”

CORE FEATURES OF FONELORA LOCATION CHANGER

Fonelora Location Changer is a location simulation tool for iOS and Android devices. Through Windows or Mac, users can change virtual locations, simulate movement between multiple points, control movement with a joystick, and manage GPX routes, history, and favorites.

Compatible devices can use core features without requiring iPhone jailbreak or Android root access. For location-based gaming scenarios, the software provides Cooldown Timer, Realistic Mode, and Game Mode to support more controlled location changes and simulated movement.

Key features include:

Location Change and Jump Teleport: Move a device’s virtual location to selected destinations.
Multi-Spot Movement: Create simulated routes between multiple locations.
Joystick Control: Adjust movement direction and speed in real time.
GPX Route Support: Import and export compatible GPX files for customized routes.
History and Favorites: Quickly access saved locations and destinations.

Fonelora Location Changer Product information:
https://www.fonelora.com/location-changer/

NEW POKÉMON GO GAME MAP AND ROUTE FEATURES IN V2.0.0

Fonelora Location Changer V2.0.0 introduces an integrated Pokémon GO game map on desktop, allowing users to view available game-related resources and apply selected locations or routes to supported location simulation workflows.

New features include:

Game Map Resources: View Pokémon, Raid, Max Battle, Gym, PokéStop, Route, and Quest resources.
Advanced Search and Filtering: Search Pokémon data by name, Pokédex number, CP, IV, and level, including an IV 100 filter.
Resource Details: Review Pokémon information, Raid and Max Battle data, quest requirements, rewards, route distance, and estimated expiration times.
Multi-Stop Route Planning: Build routes directly from selected map points.
PoGo Route Support: Apply available Pokémon GO Routes to supported route simulation workflows.

Game map availability may vary by location, and some data may be delayed, incomplete, or temporarily unavailable.

FONELORA GO FOR MOBILE

Fonelora Go brings location simulation directly to compatible mobile devices. After setup, users can manage location changes, route simulation, joystick movement, GPX routes, history, and favorites without maintaining a continuous connection to a computer.

The app supports flexible location management for social, privacy, and LBS gaming scenarios, including Pokémon GO and Monster Hunter Now.

Key mobile features include:

Global Location Change: Set a virtual location to selected destinations.
Route Simulation: Simulate movement between two points or along multi-point routes.
Joystick Control: Adjust movement direction in real time; compatible Android devices can use a floating joystick after permission is granted.
GPX, History, and Favorites: Import GPX routes and access saved locations.
Android-to-iOS Location Control: Connect compatible Android devices to iPhone or iPad over Bluetooth and control simulated location after setup.

Installation and setup requirements may vary by platform, and certain iOS workflows may require an initial desktop configuration.

SYSTEM, LANGUAGE AND PRICING

Fonelora Location Changer supports Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS 10.15 or later, iOS 7.0 or later, and Android 5.0 or later. Fonelora Go supports iOS/iPadOS 13 or later and Android 9.0 or later.

Both products support seven interface languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Portuguese.

Fonelora Location Changer plans start at $9.99 per month for desktop-based location changing and route simulation, while users seeking additional capabilities, including Fonelora Go, Pokémon GO game map resources, and other Pro features, can choose a Pro plan starting at $14.99 per month. Fonelora offers monthly, quarterly, annual, and lifetime plans, with lifetime plans including free lifetime software upgrades.

As part of the launch, Fonelora is offering 20% off eligible plans with coupon code NEWS20OFF. The offer applies to all qualifying plans except the Basic monthly plan and the Pro one-device monthly plan.

Product information:
https://www.fonelora.com/location-changer/

Purchase information:
https://www.fonelora.com/location-changer/buy.htm

ABOUT FONELORA

Fonelora Inc. develops device management and location simulation tools designed to make mobile workflows easier to use. Its products include Fonelora Location Changer and Fonelora Go, covering desktop and mobile location changing, route simulation, GPX management, and location-based gaming workflows.

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

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@FoneloraLocationChanger

Discord:
https://discord.gg/pYbdWGT6Af

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ACES Quality Management launches ACES Population Testing

New technology applies lender-defined policies at scale across a predetermined loan population for greater risk identification

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management®, the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today the launch of ACES Population Testing™, which evaluates a financial institution’s loan origination pipelines and servicing portfolios against its defined policies and identifies the records that warrant a reviewer’s attention. The platform is built on data quality technology ACES obtained through its acquisition of BaseCap Analytics and already in production at financial institutions.

Image caption: ACES Quality Management launches ACES Population Testing.

A lender selects the population it wants examined and the policies it wants applied, covering its own compliance, operational and data quality requirements across pre-funding, post-closing and servicing reviews and beyond. Lenders can author the policies themselves or draw from ACES Managed Policies, an expanding library of ACES-authored, compliance-vetted policy content. ACES Population Testing runs those policies against every record in that population, reports a pass or fail on each policy for each record and rolls the results into an overall quality score on the dashboard.

“Compliance and quality programs are under constant pressure to extend their reach without expanding their teams, and ACES Population Testing gives those departments at lenders, servicers, banks, credit unions and other financial institutions the ability to evaluate loan portfolios at the population level, identifying risk that would otherwise go unreviewed,” said Trevor Gauthier, chief executive officer of ACES Quality Management. “The engine underneath ACES Population Testing has been running in production at financial institutions for years, and by bringing it under the ACES umbrella, it now becomes the natural complement to our audit technology, directing our clients’ teams to the records that matter most for targeted, human-driven investigation.”

ACES Population Testing operates alongside traditional sampling methodologies by directing auditors to records that a sample may not reach. From there, auditors can use ACES Quality Management & Control® software to examine the flagged records, determine if they are defects, report findings and remediate.

To learn more, visit https://www.acesquality.com/products/population-testing.

About ACES Quality Management

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

Over 70% of the top 20 independent mortgage lenders;
8 of the top 10 loan servicers;
14 of the top 30 banks; and
7 of the top 15 credit unions in the United States.

ACES also supports multiple state housing authorities and mortgage insurers, a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) and dozens of third-party QC service providers that collectively serve hundreds of financial institutions.

Unlike other quality control platforms, ACES Flexible Audit Technology® enables independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions to easily manage and customize the system to their specific needs, including the ability to evaluate loan risk at scale without relying on IT or outside resources. With ACES’ AI-powered capabilities, audit teams can translate complexity into clear insights and accelerate performance.

Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

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FineVoice Launches Aunio, an Audio Production Agent for End-to-End AI Audio Creation

Meet Aunio, the First AI Audio Production Team Built to Turn Ideas into Production-Ready Audio

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FineVoice today announced the launch of Aunio, an end-to-end AI audio production agent designed to help anyone create professional, publish-ready audio without a dedicated audio production team.

Image caption: Your AI audio production team that turns creative ideas into finished audio.

Rather than generating individual audio assets in isolation, Aunio understands the content and context of a project and coordinates capabilities across voices, voiceovers, music, sound effects, and audio processing. Users can start from a creative idea or source material such as text, documents, audio, images, or video, then work with Aunio to develop it into polished, production-ready audio within a single, integrated workflow.

Aunio includes built-in capabilities for voice, music, sound design, and audio processing, while enabling users to create customizable, reusable, and extensible AI skills for specialized production tasks. AI skills allow users to convert their creative methods, production preferences, and recurring workflows into executable AI capabilities. Users can apply skills across projects, as well as import and share them to extend their production workflows. In this way, Aunio is designed not only to help users complete a single audio task, but also to help them build a more personalized, repeatable, and scalable audio production system over time.

Generative AI has simplified the creation of individual audio assets. Yet complete audio production still typically involves multiple tools, repeated configuration, and specialized expertise. Voiceover, background music, sound effects, audio separation, editing, and post-production are often managed as separate tasks, resulting in fragmented and time-intensive workflows. For individual creators, small production teams, and marketing departments, the challenge is not merely generating an audio clip, but delivering high-quality, consistent content within a shorter production cycle.

“Audio production involves much more than generating a single voice or sound,” said the Manager at FineVoice. “It requires an understanding of the creative intent, coordination across multiple production stages, and careful integration of voices, music, sound effects, and other audio elements. With Aunio, creators have an AI audio production team working alongside them, allowing them to spend more time on their ideas and final expression while helping them turn a creative concept into a finished audio work with greater ease and efficiency.”

Aunio is available today through FineVoice. Visit Aunio to learn more, or access the Aunio app to explore video, audio, and music production capabilities.

Learn more at: https://finevoice.ai/aunio

About FineVoice

FineVoice is an AI audio production platform building tools and intelligent systems for creating, transforming and refining audio. Its products bring together capabilities across voice, speech, music, and sound for creators, teams, and developers.

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FirstClose introduces Lender Portal to manage home equity borrower leads in one workspace

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for home equity and mortgage lenders nationwide, announced today the launch of Lender Portal, a new workspace that lets loan officers manage borrower leads in one place, from initial contact through submission.

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Available to lenders using FirstClose’s XpressEquity digital application and borrower portal, Lender Portal covers lead intake, eligibility evaluation and borrower engagement tracking. Loan officers can create leads directly in Lender Portal when taking applications by phone or in-branch. Applications that borrowers start on their own also flow directly into the same pipeline. If the borrower used an application link associated with a specific loan officer, Lender Portal automatically assigns the lead to that individual. Unassigned leads can be claimed by another loan officer or reassigned by a manager.

Lender Portal also verifies borrower eligibility before an application reaches underwriting by comparing a soft-pull credit score against the lender’s configured minimum and measuring the borrower’s home equity against the lender’s limits. From there, the portal presents applicants with eligible loan programs to select from. This early check is designed to reduce application fallout, counteroffers and rework in underwriting.

Within the workspace, a loan officer can check a lead’s status and when the borrower last engaged to time follow-up calls or messages accordingly. Lender Portal also identifies stalled applications and can send automatic reminders to the borrower. Once the borrower re-engages, the loan officer can resume the application from the last completed milestone rather than starting over.

“Loan officers spend a lot of their day hunting for information instead of talking to borrowers, which is both inefficient and costly because that’s how applications stall and borrowers slip away,” said Tedd Smith, chief executive officer of FirstClose. “Lender Portal addresses that challenge head-on so that loan officers can spend more time assisting borrowers and moving applications forward rather than searching between systems.”

Lender Portal is part of FirstClose’s broader platform for mortgage and home equity lenders, which also includes XpressEquity. To learn more about Lender Portal, visit https://www.firstclose.com/lp-lender-portal/.

About FirstClose

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, FirstClose, Inc. provides fintech solutions to home equity and mortgage lenders nationwide. The company’s mission is to increase profitability and reduce costs for mortgage lenders. FirstClose makes this possible through offering systems and relationships that enable lenders to assist their borrowers more effectively, reduce closing costs and ultimately shorten closing times. For more information, visit firstclose.com.

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Vosko AI Launches Video Localization Voice Platform for Scalable Global Content Production

The new platform supports video translation across 99 languages, combining AI dubbing, voice cloning, subtitle localization and emotion-preserving technology in one streamlined workflow

HONG KONG, Sept. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vimia Tech Limited today announced the launch of Vosko AI, an end-to-end video localization platform built for creators, educators, e-commerce teams, marketing teams, and businesses looking to expand their content to global audiences.

Image caption: Vosko AI Launches Video Localization Platform.

Vosko AI helps keep the original speaker’s voice, tone and emotion when dubbing videos into other languages. It can preserve each speaker’s unique voice in multi-speaker videos, while keeping the original background music and sound effects to make the translated video feel natural.

BUILT FOR HIGH-VOLUME MULTILINGUAL WORKFLOWS

Massive Batch Processing: Users can process up to 150 video or audio files in a single session, making it ideal for social media content and high-volume production.

Simultaneous Multi-Language Export: From a single source video, users can generate localized versions in up to eight different target languages simultaneously, helping streamline multilingual content production.

Long-Form Video Support: Users can upload a single file of up to 200 minutes, making Vosko AI suitable for long-form content such as webinars, courses, interviews, podcasts, and training videos.

Automated Translation Workflow: Whether translating a German webinar to English or localizing a French product demo into multiple Asian languages, the platform automates the entire transcription, translation, and rendering process.

Multi-Speaker Processing: Automatically detects and isolates distinct voices in podcasts and interviews, assigning accurate voice preservation to each individual speaker.

“Video localization is not just about translating words. A speaker’s voice, tone and emotion are an essential part of the content,” said David Chu, CEO of Vosko AI. “With Vosko AI, we’re helping creators and businesses break language barriers and reach global markets with a more efficient way to produce multilingual video content at scale.”

Vosko AI supports the translation and localization of a wide range of content, including short dramas, social media videos for YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and X, product demos, marketing campaigns, e-learning courses, corporate training, podcasts and other media content.

YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ahFSbdCmhEQ

AVAILABILITY

Vosko AI is available now at https://www.vosko.ai/ . New users can receive 200 free credits to explore the platform’s premium features and export their first localized videos.

ABOUT VOSKO AI

Vosko AI is an AI video localization and dubbing platform that helps creators, businesses, educators and media teams adapt video content for global audiences through AI-powered translation, dubbing, voice cloning and subtitle localization.

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Check Your AI-Generated Text for Free with Clever AI Detector

NEW CASTLE, Del., Sept. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CleverFiles announced the launch of Clever AI Detector, a free tool that checks text for signs of AI-generated writing, with no ads and no sign-up required.

Image caption: A Clever AI Detector result showing an AI probability score with sentence-level signals.

WHAT CLEVER AI DETECTOR DOES

Clever AI Detector scans up to 10,000 words per run without requiring you to create or sign in to an account, and your checks are unlimited. You get results in seconds that show the overall likelihood that your text was produced by AI at the document level, plus a second result for every single sentence in your text on a four-step color-coded scale from surely human to surely AI. This lets you see which sentences contributed to the score that determined your text’s AI probability, rather than just a summary score.

When a sentence is scored as “AI,” the tool explains why — with possible reasons including lack of personal voice, lack of specific details, overly polished language, overuse of formal language, and excessive use of transition words — allowing you to edit precisely based on the issues found. Clever AI Detector does not make claims that AI-written texts are definitively human or fake — only that they are more or less likely to be AI-written, and a flagged sentence should be seen as a reason to review, rather than a definitive judgment.

The tool is part of a suite that includes an AI Humanizer, AI Paraphraser, and Grammar Checker; every tool is free to use, free of ads and paywalls, and includes a history of your checks for any text you want to review later.

HOW IT WORKS

Clever AI Detector’s scoring model combines three signals, applied to every sentence individually before being rolled into the overall score:

Word- and phrase-level predictability: how likely a given word or phrase is to appear at that exact point in the text, based on patterns common to AI-generated writing.
Sentence rhythm: how uniform sentence length and structure stay across the passage — AI writing tends to hold a steadier, more even rhythm than most human writing.
Reference pattern matching: how closely the phrasing matches patterns drawn from a reference set of human and AI writing samples.

Together, these three signals highlight the types of text patterns that are most likely to appear in a result that may have been created with AI. A lack of a personal voice, specific details, overly formal language, excessive use of transition words, and other similar patterns are all common signs of text that may have been generated by an AI. Since each sentence is independently scored and color-coded, one sentence that appears to be written by an AI will not affect the overall score of a paper that was mostly written by a person, and vice versa.

Clever AI Detector recognizes content created by leading AI models and writing tools, including but not limited to: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, DeepSeek, Grok, Llama, Mistral, Qwen, and many more.

BENCHMARK RESULTS

An independent benchmark on the GEDE research corpus in August 2026 tested eight commercial AI detectors, Clever AI Detector among them, across 750 texts.

Metric	Result
AI-generated texts correctly flagged	96.7% of 600 AI-involved texts
Weakest-category floor	92.0% — the highest floor of the eight detectors tested, five points above the next-best result
Human texts misflagged as AI (150-text control set)	0

Caveat: at a control-set sample size of 150, the true false-positive rate for any of the eight tools could still run as high as 2.5%.

Full benchmark results, including how Clever AI Detector compares against the other seven tools tested, are available here: Best AI Detectors — full August 2026 benchmark comparison.

WHO IT’S FOR

Clever AI Detector is applicable to any English text; its sentence-level scoring makes it most useful for essays and coursework, where a single score is often insufficient to determine if action is needed. Students can review a draft before submitting it and see exactly which sentences would be flagged; teachers and professors receive a sentence-by-sentence analysis of a submission rather than an overall detectability score, along with explanations for each potential issue.

That same sentence-level scoring works just as well across other kinds of writing:

Editors and publishers can screen submitted copy before it goes to print or goes live.
Hiring teams can review application materials such as cover letters and writing samples.
Any writer can run their own drafts before publishing or submitting them to see which sentences might read as AI-written.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

Clever AI Detector is available now at Try Clever AI Detector, free of charge, with no sign-up and no limit on checks. The detector itself carries no ads and no paywall. https://cleverhumanizer.ai/ai-detector

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Argyle extends its mortgage verification experience to the wholesale channel with the launch of a broker-branded borrower experience

Brokers can now offer proven direct-source income, employment and asset verification under their own name

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform, today announced the launch of a new solution that enables wholesale mortgage lenders to extend income, employment, and asset verification across their broker networks with a broker-branded borrower experience. The solution is available through Argyle’s Verification API as well as through Encompass® TPO Connect from ICE Mortgage Technology®.

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Argyle’s verification experience is already used by retail mortgage lenders to move borrowers through income, employment and asset verification in minutes. Extending that same experience to wholesale requires accounting for a different relationship: the broker, not the lender, is the borrower’s primary point of contact. Argyle’s new solution preserves that relationship by including the broker’s name and contact information in verification invites, so borrowers recognize who the request came from and know exactly who to contact with questions.

While the experience reflects the broker relationship, the process behind it is unchanged. Borrowers share their income, employment and asset data straight from the payroll or bank source, and the lender receives GSE-approved direct-source documentation to underwrite the file. Where payroll and banking connectivity isn’t available, brokers can offer document-based income verification within the same flow.

For wholesale lenders using Argyle’s Verification API or Encompass TPO Connect, the new solution delivers:

Faster turn times to clear to close: Standardized, direct-source documentation supports cleaner files, reducing underwriting follow-up and back-and-forth with brokers and borrowers.
One setup across the broker channel: A single configuration generates broker-specific invites, eliminating the need to build or maintain a separate setup for each broker.
A more competitive offering for brokers — Lenders can offer brokers a lower-cost verification option than they absorb today, with document-based income verification available as a fallback.

For brokers, it delivers:

Broker-branded borrower communications: Verification invites include the broker’s name and contact information, so the broker remains the borrower’s point of contact throughout the process.
Lower verification costs: Brokers can access consumer-permissioned verification at a lower price point than traditional verification options.
Less back-and-forth: Direct-source verification can reduce document collection and follow-up, helping brokers move loans forward faster.

“Wholesale is a part of the mortgage market we’ve wanted to serve well for a long time,” said John Hardesty, chief revenue officer at Argyle. “Brokers have earned the trust and relationships they build with borrowers, and now they can offer the same fast, direct-source verification experience under their own name while wholesale lenders extend Argyle across their broker networks.”

“Consistency creates a smoother path from application to closing,” said Rebecca Erb, AVP product manager at PwrTPO. “When income, employment, and asset documentation comes back the same way every time, our underwriters spend less time on follow-up requests and more time clearing loans. Giving our TPO partners a streamlined validation experience that includes their name in borrower communications, reduces documentation, and comes at a lower cost creates real value for both our partners and their borrowers.”

The broker-branded borrower experience is available now to wholesale mortgage lenders through Argyle’s Verification API or through Encompass TPO Connect. Wholesale lenders can learn more or contact us to get started at argyle.com/contact-sales.

About Argyle

Argyle is the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform empowering consumers to share their income, employment, and asset data through consumer-directed payroll and bank connections. With Argyle, lenders automate verification workflows to save time, reduce fraud and compliance risks, lower costs and build better product experiences. As an authorized supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to receive the paystubs and W-2s applicants share, understand applicants’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at up to 80% less cost. Argyle’s commitment to innovation is backed by investors including Bain Capital Ventures, Checkr, Mastercard and SignalFire.

For more information on Argyle’s industry-leading verification platform, visit https://www.argyle.com/.

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Zeteo Biomedical Expands into Pulmonary Drug Delivery with AriesMR Active Dry Powder Inhaler

New ZTECH-P™ pulmonary platform provides active, propellant-free powder aerosolization without reliance on patient inspiratory effort and supports single- and dual-API combination products

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Zeteo Biomedical LLC today announced the expansion of its ZTECH-P™ powder drug-delivery platform into pulmonary delivery with the introduction of AriesMR™, a reloadable active dry powder inhaler designed for controlled pulmonary administration of pharmaceutical powders without reliance on patient-generated inspiratory energy for powder aerosolization or the use of CFC/HFA propellants.

Image caption: AriesMR™ Active Dry Powder Inhaler.

Unlike conventional passive dry powder inhalers that depend substantially on a patient’s inspiratory effort to disperse and aerosolize a formulation, AriesMR uses an integrated mechanical energy source to actively aerosolize and deliver the powder. The orientation-independent platform provides configurable dose and aerosolization parameters that can be optimized with formulation and particle characteristics for pulmonary delivery.

“AriesMR extends technologies we have developed and refined for nasal powder delivery into a pulmonary platform designed around many of the same challenges our pharmaceutical partners face—dose control, formulation protection, combination-product development and scalable manufacturing,” said Timothy Sullivan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zeteo Biomedical.

“Importantly, the technology provides active powder aerosolization without requiring either HFA propellants or the patient’s inspiratory effort as the primary energy source for powder dispersion.”

The platform provides pharmaceutical developers with another approach to pulmonary combination-product development at a time when the industry is evaluating new inhalation technologies, including propellant-free alternatives to conventional pressurized inhaler platforms.

AriesMR incorporates replaceable unit-dose powder cartridges in a compact, mechanically actuated device, with on-board storage for up to six cartridges and a removable and replaceable mouthpiece. The device requires no battery power and is designed to operate independently of device orientation.

The platform can support single-API and dual-API configurations, including architectures in which separate powder formulations are maintained within the primary packaging until the point of delivery. This capability may enable combination-product strategies where formulation compatibility, stability or other development considerations make conventional co-formulation difficult.

AriesMR is being developed as part of Zeteo’s integrated combination-product development platform, bringing together delivery-device engineering, formulation and particle optimization, unit-dose primary packaging, product characterization and manufacturing technology. The platform is designed to support programs from early feasibility and preclinical development through clinical translation and commercial scale-up.

The expansion into pulmonary delivery builds on Zeteo’s existing ZTECH-P™ and ZTECH-L™ platforms supporting nasal, nose-to-brain, ophthalmic, sublingual and other non-invasive routes of administration.

Sullivan will participate in the IPAC-RS 2026 Nasal Innovation Forum, September 16–17 in Jersey City, New Jersey, where Zeteo will present work involving its intranasal powder delivery technology and meet with pharmaceutical and drug-delivery developers.

“Many of the formulation, device, primary-container and manufacturing challenges encountered in nasal powder development have direct parallels in pulmonary combination-product development,” Sullivan added. “The Forum provides an opportunity to discuss how those capabilities can be applied across both routes and to explore pulmonary programs where an active, propellant-free powder delivery approach may offer advantages.”

Learn more: https://zeteobiomed.com/pulmonary-drug-delivery/

ABOUT ZETEO BIOMEDICAL

Zeteo Biomedical LLC is a Cedar Park, Texas-based drug delivery technology and combination-product development company. Zeteo develops configurable delivery platforms for powder and liquid formulations across nasal, pulmonary, ophthalmic, sublingual and other non-invasive routes of administration. The company’s capabilities integrate delivery-device engineering, primary packaging, formulation and product development, in vitro characterization, manufacturing technology and commercialization support. For more information, visit Zeteo Biomedical to learn more about the AriesMR™ active dry powder inhaler: https://zeteobiomed.com/

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Discover! California Cheese Shops Guide Launches to Support Independent Retailers and Inspire Exploration of California Specialty Cheeses

New statewide resource developed by Real California Milk and the Cheese Trail connects consumers with independent cheese shops throughout the Golden State

TRACY, Calif., July 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Real California Milk and the Cheese Trail today announced the launch of the Discover! California Cheese Shops Guide, a new consumer resource designed to celebrate and support independent cheese shops across California while encouraging consumers to discover the exceptional variety and quality of California-made cheeses.

Image caption: Real California Milk and the Cheese Trail connects consumers with independent cheese shops throughout the Golden State.

The statewide guide features independent cheese shops that showcase California cheeses, providing consumers with an easy way to explore local destinations, meet knowledgeable cheesemongers and discover the state’s award-winning artisan and farmstead cheeses.

Developed through a partnership between Real California Milk and the Cheese Trail, the guide expands opportunities for consumers to connect with California’s vibrant cheese community and the retailers who help bring specialty cheeses to market.

“California is home to an extraordinary community of cheesemakers producing world-class cheeses that reflect the innovation, craftsmanship and agricultural heritage of our state,” said Jennifer Giambroni, Vice President of Communications for the California Milk Advisory Board. “Independent cheese shops play an essential role in helping consumers discover these exceptional products, learn the stories behind them and build connections with local food producers. The Discover! California Cheese Shops Guide is designed to make those experiences more accessible while supporting the retailers who champion California cheese every day.”

California is America’s leading dairy state and home to one of the nation’s most dynamic artisan cheese communities. More than 50 California cheesemakers produce hundreds of varieties of specialty, artisan and farmstead cheeses, earning recognition at prestigious national and international competitions. From traditional European-inspired styles to innovative new creations, California cheeses reflect the state’s diverse landscapes, cultures and commitment to quality.

The Cheese Trail was founded in 2011 by Vivien Straus to connect cheese lovers with the cheesemakers, farms and retailers behind America’s cheese culture. What began as a regional Sonoma and Marin County initiative has grown into a statewide network that helps consumers discover cheesemakers, creameries, retailers and cheese-focused experiences throughout California, with expansion efforts underway nationwide.

“Cheese shops are among the most important ambassadors for artisan cheese,” said Vivien Straus, founder of the Cheese Trail. “These retailers introduce consumers to new flavors, educate them about cheesemaking traditions and connect them directly to the people and places behind the cheese. We’re excited to partner with Real California Milk on this guide to help more people discover the incredible cheese culture that exists throughout California and to support the independent businesses that make it thrive.”

The Discover! California Cheese Shops Guide highlights destinations throughout Northern, Central and Southern California, encouraging both residents and visitors to explore local communities through cheese. The guide complements the Cheese Trail’s broader mission of connecting consumers with cheesemakers, farms and retailers while helping strengthen California’s specialty cheese economy.

Consumers can access the Discover! California Cheese Shops Guide at https://www.cheesetrail.org/product/discover-california-cheese-shops-guide.

ABOUT CMAB/REAL CALIFORNIA MILK

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) is an instrumentality of the California Department of Food and Agriculture representing California dairy farmers. The CMAB develops and implements marketing programs on behalf of the state’s dairy farmers, including the Real California Milk seal, which certifies dairy products are made with milk from California dairy farm families. Learn more at RealCaliforniaMilk.com, Facebook, YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram and Pinterest.

ABOUT THE CHEESE TRAIL

Founded in 2011 by Vivien Straus, the Cheese Trail connects consumers with the cheesemakers, farms, retailers and experiences that make up America’s cheese culture. Originally launched as a Sonoma-Marin initiative, the Cheese Trail now serves consumers throughout California and is expanding its model nationwide. Learn more at https://www.cheesetrail.org/.

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Thump Records Enters the World of Comic Book Publishing with the Debut of ‘East Side Story’ #1 at San Diego Comic-Con

Legendary record label launches its first original comic book, introducing an authentic story inspired by Southern California's iconic lowrider culture

SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — One of this year’s most unexpected Comic-Con announcements comes as Thump Records—long recognized for its contributions to the music industry—officially enters the world of comic book publishing with the debut of “East Side Story” #1, premiering exclusively at Booth #1735 during San Diego Comic-Con.

Image caption: Thump Records Enters the World of Comic Book Publishing with the Debut of ‘East Side Story’ #1.

Inspired by the iconic Chicano-influenced East Side Story music compilations of Thump Records, the company’s inaugural comic book is the first chapter of an original multimedia property, introducing readers to a compelling cast of characters and the dramatic events that set the story in motion.

Set against the unmistakable backdrop of Southern California, “East Side Story” is an authentic, character-driven story inspired by the rich traditions of the region’s legendary lowrider culture. Far more than beautifully customized automobiles, lowriding represents generations of artistry, craftsmanship, family, music, neighborhood pride, and cultural heritage. The comic celebrates that legacy through cinematic storytelling that focuses on the people whose lives, dreams, triumphs, and challenges define this remarkable community.

Rather than relying on stereotypes, “East Side Story” delivers an emotionally engaging story filled with family conflict, friendship, loyalty, ambition, romance, and redemption—creating a vibrant world that honors one of Southern California’s most enduring cultural movements.

“Comic books have become one of the entertainment industry’s greatest launching pads for unforgettable worlds and compelling new characters,” said Bill Walker, President of Thump Records. “With ‘East Side Story,’ we’re honored to introduce readers to a story that celebrates the heart and soul of Southern California’s lowrider community with authenticity, respect, and cinematic scope. This is a story about family, identity, dreams, and perseverance—universal themes that transcend culture. We believe audiences will immediately connect with these characters and their journey, and we’re incredibly proud to premiere the very first issue at San Diego Comic-Con.”

The debut of “East Side Story” #1 also marks a significant new chapter for Thump Records, reflecting the company’s commitment to developing original intellectual property across multiple forms of entertainment. By expanding from music into comic book publishing, Thump Records is embracing the growing synergy between comics, film, television, and music while creating stories designed to resonate with audiences across generations.

Comic-Con attendees visiting Booth #1735 will be among the very first readers anywhere to experience “East Side Story” #1, and discover the beginning of what promises to become an exciting new multimedia entertainment franchise.

Following its Comic-Con debut, “East Side Story” #1 will also be available at the “East Side Story” celebration on San Diego’s Broadway Pier on Saturday, July 25, where fans of live music, classic lowriders, and Southern California culture can experience the real-world inspiration behind the comic book.

As Hollywood continues to look to comic books for its next generation of film and television projects, “East Side Story” at exactly the right moment—offering authentic storytelling, unforgettable characters, and a cinematic vision rooted in one of America’s most vibrant and influential cultural traditions.

Whether you’re a lifelong comic book fan, an admirer of Southern California culture, or simply searching for the next exciting independent series to discover, “East Side Story” #1 is a Comic-Con debut not to be missed.

VISIT THUMP RECORDS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON BOOTH #1735

Be among the first to experience the world premiere of “East Side Story” #1 and witness the launch of an exciting new comic book universe inspired by the people, traditions, and spirit of Southern California’s legendary lowrider culture.

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‘Two Dramatic Lives’ is a new suspense novel about an unforgettable romance. What could go wrong?

Romantic suspense, international intrigue, espionage, emotional challenges, impossible choices

OCEAN VIEW, Del., July 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Two Dramatic Lives” (ISBN: 978-1662979927) is a romantic suspense novel written by Dave Roseman, the individual described in the CIA’s highest career commendation as, “CIA’s secret weapon.” At the center of the novel is Simphini Elle Miller, 34, who has built her life with a successful career, stable marriage, family, a future carefully planned. Simphini is intelligent, determined, compassionate. Until one devastating event changes almost everything that has been her life in Westchester, New York.

Photo caption: “Two Dramatic Lives” by Dave Roseman.

ACTION INCLUDES

After the devastating event she experiences, Simphini Miller unexpectedly meets Matt Grant, 45. Widowed, sophisticated, and quietly enigmatic, he is an international business owner whose own life has been shaped by loss, secrecy, and responsibilities few people could imagine. Beneath his calm exterior lies a world of intelligence operations, hidden threats, and dangerous international realities that operate far beyond public view.

Their connection is immediate.

Their attraction is undeniable.

And neither of them can walk away.

As their relationship deepens, Sim finds herself pulled into a world of secrets, moral dilemmas, and escalating danger. Powerful individuals hide behind wealth, influence, and respectability. Her boss, however, does offer her a helping hand – on her knee. At the same time, Matt’s occasional involvement in the most sensitive operations abroad, at the request of the United States government, places both of them in the path of people willing to do anything, and with the resources to take that action, whether legal or not, to protect their interests.

High-stakes tension escalates when Simphini Miller discovers a possibility that threatens everything; the man she is falling in love with may somehow be connected to the greatest tragedy her family has ever endured…. Matt Grant is overseas in alias on a top-secret espionage mission, is restrained by ‘associates’ of the most ruthless narcotics kingpin, and threatened that in milliseconds, “You will die many moons and beg for dying.”

EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Set against an international backdrop of exotic locations, clandestine operations, hidden agendas, intrigue, and emotional conflict, “Two Dramatic Lives” blends romantic suspense, espionage, and psychological drama into a story where every choice carries consequences…and a mistake might be fatal.

From the first paragraphs of this novel until the last sentence, a reader will experience,

A powerful and intelligent female protagonist.
A mature romance filled with emotional complexity.
International intrigue and intelligence-world realism.
Unexpected secrets. surprises, shocking revelations.
Moral ambiguities and impossible choices.
Female empowerment.
High-stakes suspense with cinematic scope.

Romantic suspense, emotionally driven fiction, women’s fiction, and espionage thrillers, are blended into “Two Dramatic Lives,” delivering both heart-pounding danger and deeply human emotion.

And a love that may prove to be the greatest risk of all.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dave Roseman brings a lifetime of extraordinary real-world experience to his fiction. During a distinguished career as a senior official in the highly secretive Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations, also known as the Clandestine Service, his responsibilities included some of the most sensitive and demanding assignments.

Over the course of his career, Roseman worked on complex intelligence challenges, spanning five continents. His consistent ability to solve high-stakes problems led to repeated requests for his involvement by senior United States officials and, through U.S. government coordination, by heads of powerful foreign intelligence agencies and services, heads of state, other prominent figures, the U.N.

Written commendations from high-level national security officials at multiple federal agencies include crediting his work as “absolutely essential to the successful execution of operations around the world” and “an inspiration to our national security workforce.”

Drawing upon many years of firsthand experience in intelligence actions, Roseman brings exceptional authenticity, emotional realism, and intensity woven into his fiction. His novel combines the tension of espionage, the complexity of human relationships, and the emotional stakes of lives lived under extraordinary pressure.

“Two Dramatic Lives” is his debut novel.

It is available through Amazon at https://a.co/d/08FlJE8S and through Barnes & Noble at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/two-dramatic-lives-dave-roseman/1150441671?ean=9781662979927 and major retailers.

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ViewTech Borescopes Introduces 3D Measurement VJ-4 Video Borescope for Accurate, Real-Time Inspection Measurements

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ViewTech Borescopes is proud to announce the launch of the 3D Measurement VJ-4 Video Borescope, expanding its remote visual inspection product line with advanced measurement technology that enables maintenance professionals to capture precise dimensional measurements during inspections without disassembly.

Image caption: ViewTech Borescopes new 3D Measurement VJ-4 Video Borescope enables maintenance professionals to capture precise, real-time dimensional measurements during remote visual inspections.

Built to improve inspection accuracy and streamline maintenance decisions, the 3D Measurement VJ-4 combines high-definition imaging with intuitive measurement technology, enabling users to evaluate defects without disassembly.

Available in 3.9 mm, 6.0 mm, front-view and side-view configurations, the 3D Measurement VJ-4 is engineered to adapt to a wide variety of inspection applications across aerospace, aviation, power generation, manufacturing, automotive, oil and gas, and industrial maintenance environments.

“The addition of 3D measurement technology empowers our customers to make faster, more informed maintenance decisions right at the inspection site,” said Duncan White, Director of Sales and Marketing at ViewTech Borescopes. “By combining reliable dimensional measurements with exceptional image quality, the VJ-4 gives inspectors greater confidence in their assessments, improves documentation, and helps reduce unnecessary downtime.”

The 3D Measurement VJ-4 empowers maintenance teams to accurately characterize corrosion, cracks, erosion, weld defects, foreign object damage (FOD), coating loss, and other critical anomalies while eliminating the guesswork often associated with visual inspections.

Complementing its advanced measurement capabilities, additional proven features include onboard file management, optional Wi-Fi connectivity, and a 5.5-inch OLED touchscreen that supports intuitive navigation and on-screen annotation. Mini joystick controls and full HD camera resolution further support clear, detailed inspections, while the Borescope Report Maker—Operator Driven Inspections (ODIN)—software enables efficient creation of professional inspection reports.

Organizations evaluating a new or replacement remote visual inspection video borescope are encouraged to experience the VJ-4 through ViewTech Borescopes no-cost, no-obligation demo program. The program allows maintenance professionals, quality teams, and industrial inspection specialists to evaluate the VJ-4 at their own facility, using their own equipment.

About ViewTech Borescopes

ViewTech Borescopes, founded as RF System Lab in 2008, is North America’s top 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/

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New Memoir ‘Me, Mom & the Monster’ Shines Light on Huntington’s Disease

SOUTH SURREY, British Columbia, July 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author Corinne Brown releases her deeply personal memoir, “Me, Mom & the Monster: Our Dance Through Huntington’s Disease,” a powerful and intimate account of one family’s experience living with a devastating genetic illness. ISBN: 978-1834383958, released June 2, 2026 by Tellwell Publishing.

Image caption: New Memoir ‘Me, Mom & the Monster’ Shines Light on Huntington’s Disease.

Huntington’s disease (HD) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, cognition, and mental health. The book is dedicated to increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and supporting individuals and families impacted by the condition, while sharing her and her mother’s story.

In “Me, Mom & the Monster,” Brown recounts the moment her mother, Mae, received life-altering news: she had inherited the gene for Huntington’s disease. What follows is a candid and emotionally resonant narrative told through alternating voices of mother and daughter, offering readers an unfiltered look at the physical, emotional, and generational impact of the disease.

Blending memoir with raw storytelling, the book explores not only the progression of HD, but also the enduring strength of family, identity, and love in the face of uncertainty. From Mae’s life as a farming wife, businesswoman, and mother, to Corinne’s own journey alongside her, the story reveals the profound realities behind a diagnosis that affects entire families—not just individuals.

“This book offers a humbling opportunity for us to consider the impact of illness as an extension of the human condition,” says Dr. John Diggle, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia. “It provides keen insight into not only our individual patients’ struggles, but how the impact of illness can span generations, and the power of family in the provision of care.”

The memoir has also received early critical acclaim. In a five-star review, Reader Views described “Me, Mom & the Monster” as “a memoir of supreme courage, extraordinary devotion, and overwhelming love,” praising Brown’s candid portrayal of one family’s experience with Huntington’s disease.

Brown, a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Mount Royal University’s journalism program in Calgary, Alberta, brings a lifelong passion for storytelling to her debut book. Now based in South Surrey, British Columbia, she draws on her personal experience and narrative skill to shed light on a condition that remains widely misunderstood.

As awareness efforts continue worldwide, “Me, Mom & the Monster” arrives as both a contribution and a compassionate call to better understand Huntington’s disease and those it affects.

“Me, Mom & the Monster: Our Dance Through Huntington’s Disease” is available now.

About the Author

Corinne Brown is a Canadian author based in South Surrey, British Columbia. Originally from Newfoundland & Labrador, she holds a Bachelor of Arts from Memorial University and a journalism diploma from Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. A lifelong storyteller, “Me, Mom & the Monster” is her first published work.

BOOK DETAILS
Title: Me, Mom & the Monster: Our Dance Through Huntington’s Disease
Author: Corinne Brown
Website: https://corinnebrown.ca/
Genre: Memoir
Release Date: June 2, 2026
Paperback ISBN: 978-1834383958
Purchase Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1834383951

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From Cairo to Canada: Mohsen Rifaat explores identity, history, and belonging in ‘Spaces between the Nile and the True North’

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In his new memoir, “Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion” (ISBN: 978-1834381282; released by Tellwell Publishing), author Mohsen Rifaat reflects on a life shaped by migration, cultural change, and the search for belonging. Blending personal memories with historical insight and his own artwork, the book follows his journey from British-occupied and revolutionary Egypt to a new life in Canada.

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Leaving Cairo in 1968 with his newlywed wife, Sarah, Rifaat began building a new life while navigating the challenges of adapting to a different culture without losing sight of his roots. Over the decades, his career spanned architecture, urban planning, public service, diplomacy, and international business, offering a unique perspective on the intersections of two countries and two identities.

Throughout the memoir, Rifaat also highlights lesser-known historical connections between Egypt and Canada, including how the Suez Crisis influenced Canada’s adoption of the maple leaf flag and the role of a Canadian ambassador in preserving an important heritage building in Cairo. These stories are woven together with reflections on family, identity, and the experience of living between cultures.

Illustrated with Rifaat’s own watercolors, sketches, photographs, and personal memorabilia, the memoir offers readers both a visual and literary record of a life lived across continents.

“Spaces between the Nile and the True North” has drawn praise from author and educator Crystal Hurdle, who writes: “His life becomes a literal and metaphorical collage, the rich text embedded with his images: sumptuous watercolours, blueprints, sketches, photos, and ephemera, a sensory delight.”

Rifaat grew up in Cairo’s Belle Époque and trained as an architect before earning a graduate degree in urban planning from the University of Toronto. Now living in Vancouver, he continues to reflect on his experiences through writing and painting, sharing stories of his life and heritage with future generations.

“Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion” is available in paperback (ISBN-13: 978-1834381282).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mohsen Rifaat grew up in Cairo’s Belle Époque before immigrating to Canada in 1968. Trained as an architect with graduate studies in urban planning from the University of Toronto, he built a career in public service, diplomacy, and international business. Today, he lives in Vancouver, where he writes, paints watercolors, and reflects on the experiences that shaped his Egyptian-Canadian identity.

BOOK INFORMATION
Email Contact: Authorpress@tellwell.ca

Title: Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion

Author: Mohsen Rifaat

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Genre: Nonfiction / Memoir

Format: Paperback / Hardcover / eBook

ISBN: 9781834381282

Publication Date: June 26, 2026

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New book, ‘Who Gets Your Passwords?,’ helps families prepare for managing digital assets after death

Most older adults have planned their estates. Few have planned their digital estates.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Millions of Americans have prepared wills, named beneficiaries, and organized their financial records, but many have overlooked a critical question: What happens to their email accounts, online banking, digital photos, passwords, and other digital assets when they die? TheSeniorTechie founder Paul Wilczynski addresses that growing problem in his new book, “Who Gets Your Passwords? TheSeniorTechie Guide To Digital Estate Planning” (ISBN:‎ 979-8995501725), now available on Amazon.

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As more of daily life moves online, family members are increasingly finding themselves unable to access important accounts, documents, photographs, and records after the death of a loved one.

“Many people have spent years preparing traditional estate documents,” said Wilczynski. “But they haven’t prepared their digital estate. Families often discover too late that they don’t know where important information is stored, what accounts exist, or how to access them.”

A digital estate includes far more than social media accounts. It can include email, online banking, cloud storage, digital photographs, smartphones, subscription services, shopping accounts, websites, loyalty programs, and other online assets accumulated over a lifetime.

The book is intended not only for individuals and families but also as a practical resource that can support conversations between clients and the professionals who help them prepare wills, trusts, and estate plans. Wilczynski believes digital estate planning should become a routine part of the broader estate planning process.

Written specifically for non-technical readers, the guide focuses on simple, practical steps for identifying digital assets, organizing account information, protecting privacy, preserving family memories, and creating clear instructions for loved ones.

“We spend a lifetime creating digital assets without thinking of them as assets,” said Wilczynski. “Taking a little time to organize that information today can save loved ones a great deal of frustration tomorrow.”

The issue affects people of all ages but may be particularly important for older adults who have accumulated decades of records, photographs, correspondence, and online accounts.

“At its heart, digital estate planning isn’t really about passwords,” Wilczynski said. “It’s about making life easier for the people you care about.”

“Who Gets Your Passwords? TheSeniorTechie Guide To Digital Estate Planning” is available in paperback and ebook formats through Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7N336SQ.

ABOUT PAUL WILCZYNSKI

Paul Wilczynski is the publisher of TheSeniorTechie, a technology education platform dedicated to helping older adults use technology with confidence. He is the author of “Who Gets Your Passwords? TheSeniorTechie Guide To Digital Estate Planning” and “Don’t Move To Asheville: A Ruthlessly Honest Guide That Will Ruin Everywhere Else.” He lives in Asheville, North Carolina. Learn more at https://www.TheSeniorTechie.com/

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Two Senior Experts Share an Insider’s Guide to Confident Aging in New eBook, ‘A Good Life Anywhere’

Written by a long-term care ombudsman and a nationally recognized expert on ageism, the eBook offers practical guidance on care options, advocacy, and quality of life

LA VERNE, Calif., July 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 3rd3rd Marketing, the “Un-Senior Living Agency” that challenges ageism in marketing, and Hillcrest Senior Living, announced the launch of “A Good Life Anywhere,” a new eBook designed to empower older adults and their families to make informed decisions about care, community, and quality of life.

Image caption: Written by eldercare advocate and ombudsman Beverly Gianna and senior living expert Cynthia Thurlow, “A Good Life Anywhere” examines the full spectrum of care and offers practical guidance on care options, advocacy, and quality of life from professionals who are also members of the generation they serve.

Coauthored by Beverly Gianna, a long-term care ombudsman in Louisiana and a graduate of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, and Cynthia Thurlow, founder and CEO of 3rd3rd Marketing and a recognized expert on ageism in branding and communications, the eBook sets itself apart with the unique perspectives of its authors and provides an insider’s perspective on the senior living journey.

Both women are experienced professionals and members of the generation they serve, bringing together professional expertise and personal understanding of the opportunities and challenges that accompany aging.

The guide explores the full spectrum of senior living and care options while helping readers evaluate communities, advocate for quality care, explore alternatives, and access resources that support independence and well-being.

Hillcrest is home to nearly 400 residents, many of whom are solo agers and living independently, across its 50-acre continuing care retirement campus in southern California.

“We often talk to prospective residents about when is the right time to move and how to do it,” said Shirley Turner, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hillcrest. “A Good Life Anywhere is an excellent guidebook for the next step in the journey, as it outlines how to choose the right community, explore alternatives, advocate for quality care, and understand the role of the local ombudsman.”

“Living in a senior community or nursing home should never mean losing one’s sense of purpose,” said Gianna. “My work as an ombudsman, combined with my education and lived experience, has shown me how important it is for older adults to feel seen, heard, respected, and engaged in life. We hope readers will find both practical guidance and encouragement in A Good Life Anywhere.”

Beyond her formal role, Gianna is a passionate educator and local champion for older adults. She regularly speaks with families and community members, as well as with law and medical schools, about care options and future planning. One of her passions is helping future professionals understand the many ways aging intersects with their work.

Thurlow brings more than 30 years of experience in branding, advertising, and strategic leadership. As founder and CEO of 3rd3rd Marketing, known as the “Un-Senior Living Agency,” she helps organizations recognize and overcome age-based assumptions that often shape branding, hiring, customer engagement, and communications.

“People want to be understood by their values, aspirations, and experiences, not reduced to a number,” said Thurlow. “Our goal with this eBook is to provide practical information that empowers older adults and their families to make decisions with confidence and clarity.”

“A Good Life Anywhere” is available at https://www.livingathillcrest.org/ebooks/.

ABOUT 3RD3RD MARKETING

3rd3rd Marketing is the “Un-Senior Living Agency,” partnering with senior living communities and mission-driven aging services organizations globally. By dismantling stereotypes and replacing them with aspirational narratives, 3rd3rd helps organizations build authentic connections, increase engagement, and achieve lasting impact. For more information, visit: https://3rd3rd.com/.

ABOUT HILLCREST

Hillcrest is an upscale 501(c)(3) nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) centrally located in the San Gabriel Valley, less than 30 minutes from Los Angeles, Anaheim, Pasadena, and San Bernardino and at the gateway to the Inland Empire. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood just off Foothill Boulevard in La Verne, California, Hillcrest offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing with an emphasis on wellness and health. For more information, visit: https://www.livingathillcrest.org/.

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Author Shaffa Publishes Groundbreaking Book on the Parenting Feeling No One Has Ever Been Allowed to Name

'The Feeling You Cannot Admit' by Author Shaffa Launches July 1, 2026

LANCASTER, Calif., July 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author, teacher, and coach Shaffa today announced the publication of “The Feeling You Cannot Admit: For the Parent Who Cannot Love Freely and the Child Who Grew Up Knowing It” (ISBN: 979-8996214310, paper; publisher: Peace with Shaffa, July 2026), the first book ever written to directly name and address the specific, targeted, and bewildering feeling some parents carry toward a particular child. The one that coexists with genuine love in ways that make no logical sense, and has lived, until now, in complete silence.

Image caption: Cover art for “The Feeling You Cannot Admit: For the Parent Who Cannot Love Freely and The Child Who Grew Up Knowing It” by Shaffa, Published by Peace With Shaffa, July 2026.

Unlike every comparable title in the parenting and healing space, the book does not name the feeling for the reader. It gives the reader the psychological safety, the honest framework, the scientific grounding, and the spiritual wisdom to name her own experience in her own language for the very first time. Because the most powerful naming, author Shaffa argues, is the one the reader does herself. A name handed to her is a verdict. A name she arrives at through her own honest work is a key to lasting change and genuine transformation.

The book was written simultaneously for two readers: the parent who has never been able to say this out loud to anyone, due to the immense shame the feeling evokes, and the adult who grew up knowing something was missing in the way a parent loved them. In many families, these are the same person.

Drawing on the ACE Study, the research of Dr. Bruce Perry on childhood trauma and brain development, Dr. Rachel Yehuda’s epigenetics work on intergenerational trauma, the HeartMath Institute’s studies on the electromagnetic field of the heart, and Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, the book provides rigorous scientific grounding for experiences that have previously existed only in shame and silence.

The book introduces two original frameworks. The Love Trinity of Will, Action, and Energy explains why blocked love is not absent love and what it actually takes to unblock it. The Relay Race of Healing maps the generational transmission of this wound and shows why one person’s healing changes every generation that follows.

Moving across five parts from the wound to the healing, the book includes personal reflection practices, journaling exercises, somatic and body-based practices, and meditative tools throughout, which makes it both a reading experience and an active healing guide.

“This book exists because I suffered in silence and refused to carry this alone,” said Shaffa. “And because I believe no parent should have to. The feeling has never had a name. That silence has cost parents, children, and entire generations. The love was never absent. It was blocked. And what is blocked can be unblocked.”

Shaffa is herself a rejected and wounded child and a mother of five who discovered after having her own children that the wound she believed was healed had surfaced in her parenting in ways she was not prepared for. She wrote the book from the other side of the healing, with the authority that only lived experience produces.

“The Feeling You Cannot Admit” is available July 1, 2026 in paperback ($24.99), hardcover ($34.99), and ebook ($9.99) editions. Print editions are available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and booksellers and libraries worldwide via Ingram distribution. The ebook is available through all major digital retailers including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes and Noble Nook, and Google Play. For more information, visit: https://peace.peacewithshaffa.com/thefeelingbook

ABOUT PEACE WITH SHAFFA:

Peace with Shaffa is an independent publishing and coaching platform founded by author, teacher, and coach Shaffa, whose work sits at the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and the lived experience of women. The platform supports women in doing the inner work that changes not just their own lives but the lives of every generation that follows. Learn more at: https://peace.peacewithshaffa.com/

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The Mortgage Collaborative launches TMC Healthcare Cooperative to give lender members and preferred partners control over rising healthcare costs

SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, has launched the TMC Healthcare Cooperative, a self-funded medical program open to all TMC lender members and preferred partners. Developed in partnership with CCIG, a Colorado-based employee benefits firm, the program gives vendors, community banks, credit unions and independent mortgage bankers a way to fund their own health claims as a group, share risk through a captive structure and access institutional-grade stop-loss coverage, replacing the fully insured carrier model where rate increases arrive at renewal with no explanation and no recourse.

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“Mortgage lenders have for too long been paying into a system that offers nothing in return when claims run well,” said Jodi Hall, president and CEO of The Mortgage Collaborative. “For an IMB without the scale of a large institution, for example, that means absorbing rate increases year after year with no transparency into what’s driving costs and no path to a better outcome. The TMC Healthcare Cooperative changes that equation for our entire network, giving members and partners the purchasing power, the claims visibility and the risk-sharing structure that large employers take for granted, delivered through the trust and community TMC has already built.”

In a fully insured plan, premiums go to a national carrier regardless of healthcare usage. The TMC Healthcare Cooperative replaces this with a group captive model: participants pool risk and fund their claims, so money stays within the group. A captive layer spreads risk; a tough claims year for one participant doesn’t necessarily raise that participant’s renewal cost. Stop-loss coverage caps big claims, protecting members from high costs. Surpluses from better-than-expected claims are returned to participants rather than retained by an insurance carrier.

For depository institutions like community banks and credit unions, the program covers all employees, not just mortgage staff. It pairs this with plan partners for administration, pharmacy and stop-loss coverage, selected through evaluation. A committee of TMC lender members vetted these partners to ensure the program matches industry-specific costs, workforce traits and business cycles. Participants see their claims data, control plan design and share best practices with peers.

The TMC Healthcare Cooperative is for organizations with 51+ employees; smaller options are upcoming. Members should start 180 days before renewal with a short interest form, then a 30-minute intro. Interested parties share census and claims data for cost comparison. Participation is exclusive to the TMC community.

Lender members and preferred partners can complete the interest form at https://benefits.thinkccig.com/ or contact their TMC member benefits advocate. Organizations interested in joining TMC may contact referrals@mtgcoop.com.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is a membership-driven organization that empowers mortgage lenders across the United States through networking, education and advocacy. TMC fosters an environment of collaboration and innovation, ensuring its members succeed regardless of market conditions. For more information, visit https://mortgagecollaborative.com/.

About CCIG

Founded in Greenwood Village, Colo., in 1985, CCIG has won repeated recognition as one of the nation’s leading independent insurance brokers, offering personal and commercial property and casualty insurance, as well as risk engineering services and health benefit plans for employers.

CCIG’s 80 personal and business insurance professionals take pride in designing custom-tailored solutions to protect our clients’ property, valuables and all of their exposures to risk. CCIG’s Private Client Services group concentrates exclusively on the specialized needs of individuals and families with substantial assets.

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New Workshop Kits Let Any Organization Teach Seniors Without Hiring an Expert

Ready-to-teach curricula from TheSeniorTechie cover scams, AI, streaming TV, gardening, and more

ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TheSeniorTechie today announced a series of ready-to-teach curriculum kits designed for organizations serving adults 55 and older. Each kit gives a staff member or volunteer everything needed to lead a polished, engaging workshop on topics older adults care about, with no subject-matter expertise required and no preparation beyond reading the materials.

Image caption: Ready-to-teach curricula from TheSeniorTechie cover scams, AI, streaming TV, gardening, and more.

“Program directors know their communities,” said Paul Wilczynski, founder of TheSeniorTechie. “They know what people are curious about and worried about. What they don’t always have is the time to turn that into a full workshop. I wanted to give them tools that respect both their time and their participants.”

Wilczynski speaks from experience on both sides of that problem. At 77, he is a retired software developer, publisher of the TheSeniorTechie newsletter, and founder of TheSeniorTechie Press. His newsletter, which covers the issues shaping life after 55, now reaches more than 2,200 subscribers. TheSeniorTechie Press has published the “TheSeniorTechie Guide To AI for Seniors,” with a second title, “Who Gets Your Passwords? TheSeniorTechie Guide To Digital Estate Planning,” arriving in July 2026.

WHERE TO GET THEM

Workshop kits are available now at https://workshops.TheSeniorTechie.com. A free complete sample kit is available for download with no purchase required.

WHAT COMES IN EVERY KIT

Each kit includes a complete slide deck, a detailed teaching guide with word-for-word suggested language, student handouts, a glossary, a satisfaction survey, and a pre-class checklist. The teaching guide is written for someone who may have no classroom experience and no background in the topic. The instructor is never left without something to say.

The kits are built around two-hour sessions and are designed so that discussions, participant questions, and natural pauses fill the time without the instructor having to improvise.

CURRENT WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE

Senior Scams covers the fraud patterns most likely to target older adults, warning signs participants can learn to recognize, and practical steps to take if someone they know has already been targeted. The goal is to help participants feel more alert and less anxious by giving them language they can actually use.

AI For Seniors places artificial intelligence in everyday context rather than getting lost in technical explanations. The workshop covers where AI already shows up in daily life, what it can and cannot do, how to benefit from using the most popular AI tools, and how participants can think about its benefits and risks without feeling pressured to adopt anything new.

Cut the Cord helps participants understand the changing landscape of television. It explains what streaming services actually are, how they compare to traditional cable, and what trade-offs exist for different viewing habits and budgets. No product is pushed. The emphasis is on making an informed choice.

I Killed a Cactus: A Beginner’s Guide to Gardening uses beginner gardening as a welcoming entry point for participants who describe themselves as having no green thumb. The focus is on simple, achievable approaches that build confidence and encourage conversation among people trying something new.

TRY IT FREE BEFORE YOU BUY

Organizations that want to see exactly what they are purchasing before committing can download the Western North Carolina Native Plants kit at no cost. It is a complete two-session workshop, not a preview, and it shows coordinators precisely how the materials are structured, how much preparation time is realistically needed, and what participants will see and take home.

Kits are priced by the number of sessions: one-session kits are $49, two-session kits are $79, and three-session kits are $109. Each purchase covers unlimited use within the purchasing organization, with no per-class fees or annual renewals. New workshops are added regularly. Organizations with specific programming needs are encouraged to reach out directly at Paul@TheSeniorTechie.com. Wilczynski notes that kits can be developed in as little as two weeks.

ABOUT THESENIORTECHIE

TheSeniorTechie serves any organization that runs programming for adults 55 and older. Senior centers, libraries, OLLIs, churches, Area Agencies on Aging, continuing care retirement communities, and YMCAs are among the organizations that will find these kits useful, but any group that brings older adults together around shared learning is a good fit.

TheSeniorTechie is a publishing initiative dedicated to helping adults 55 and older make sense of the issues that shape their lives. Founded by retired software developer and author Paul Wilczynski, TheSeniorTechie publishes a newsletter at https://www.TheSeniorTechie.com, curriculum kits for organizations at https://workshops.TheSeniorTechie.com, and books for older adults through TheSeniorTechie Press, available on Amazon. TheSeniorTechie is based in Asheville, N.C.

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Jabber Jaw Kids Toothpaste, LLC Introduces ‘Smile Paint’ – A Play-Based Toothpaste Concept That Turns Toothbrushing into a Creative Adventure

TAMPA, Fla., June 25, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jabber Jaw Kids Toothpaste, LLC is proud to announce the launch of Smile Paint™, a revolutionary, one-of-a-kind child’s toothbrushing concept, designed to transform daily brushing into a fun, engaging experience. With its playful, hands-on approach, Smile Paint empowers kids to explore toothbrushing in a way that turns an everyday routine into a creative adventure. Smile Paint’s play-based approach is a game changer – encouraging independence, creativity, and positive oral care habits from an early age.

Image caption: Smile Paint is a revolutionary child’s toothbrushing concept designed to transform daily brushing into a fun, engaging experience.

Smile Paint offers 4 yummy, dessert-inspired, colorful toothpaste flavors including Fluoridated Vanilla Cupcake, and 3 Fluoride-free flavors including Strawberry Shortcake, Banana Cream Pie and Blueberry Cobbler. Kids mix, paint and brush while having fun creating limitless color and flavor combinations, turning toothbrushing time into something to look forward to.

Smile Paint founder and CEO Stacey Moore Thomas, a special-needs advocate, witnessed through her Tampa-based pediatric speech and language therapy company, Jabber Jaw Kids, LLC, how toothbrushing can become a daily challenge – especially for special needs children with oral sensitivities or taste aversions.

According to Thomas, “I saw the need to make the process of toothbrushing fun—one that works with a child’s natural learning style—play. With Smile Paint, kids take control by mixing the flavors and colors to create new colors and taste experiences while ‘painting’ and then brushing their teeth. It transforms resistance into excitement and fun.”

Image caption: Smile Paint Founder and CEO Stacey Moore Thomas.

In addition to 4 primary-color, flavored toothpastes, the highly innovative Smile Paint Kit includes a paint palette for limitless blending of the toothpaste color and flavor combinations, bamboo toothbrush, painting brush, and art smock. Kids can paint each tooth in different colors of their own creation prior to brushing.

Thomas went on to say, “Our toothpastes were crafted with carefully selected ingredients including all-natural flavors, mostly naturally-derived colors, and without SLS, gluten and other unnecessary additives, with a goal of prioritizing both safety and fun.”

“Our mission is simple,” Thomas added, “We want to transform toothbrushing into a fun experience that children enjoy—and that parents can feel good about.”

“From the Jabber Jaw Kids family to yours, Smile Paint is more than just toothpaste – it’s an invitation to create joyful routines, spark imagination, and share moments of silly fun and ‘rainbow smiles.’ By making brushing interactive, it helps reduce stress for families and builds confidence in children,” said Thomas.

ABOUT JABBER JAW KIDS TOOTHPASTE, LLC

Jabber Jaw Kids Toothpaste, LLC is dedicated to creating thoughtfully designed oral care products that support children’s development through play. Founded by Stacey Moore Thomas, the company blends professional insight with real-life parenting experience to bring innovative solutions to families everywhere. Every product has been designed with growing smiles in mind, ensuring a gentle, effective and fun toothbrushing experience. Learn more at: https://smilepainttoothpaste.com/pages/about.

The Smile Paint Toothbrushing Kit is available for purchase at: https://smilepainttoothpaste.com/.

Smile Paint is a trademark of Jabber Jaw Kids Toothpaste, LLC, a Tampa-based company.

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Dovenmuehle launches Diagnostic Process to streamline mortgage subservicing onboarding

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., June 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it is improving onboarding with its new Diagnostic Process. This approach helps DMI subservicing clients identify and evaluate organizational complexity, resource constraints and team readiness earlier in servicing transfer workflows. Early preparation using the Diagnostic Process improves servicing transfer outcomes and increases onboarding efficiency.

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Traditional onboarding focuses on gathering technical data about loan portfolios and current operations, often leaving critical context undiscovered until it creates friction mid-implementation. Common examples include concurrent operational initiatives that can sap resources, inconsistent internal terminology that creates confusion, and loan portfolios in flux at the time of conversion.

The Diagnostic Process addresses these challenges through a three-part approach. First, a structured survey uncovers valuable insights into loan portfolio complexity, organizational structure, resource allocation, current technology use and operational pace. Next, the results are evaluated by experienced onboarding and technology specialists. Finally, the findings are used to tailor implementation workflows to address each lender’s priorities and areas of risk.

“The initial steps of onboarding are an opportunity to prime teams with deeper clarity before jumping into implementation,” said Head of Innovation Culture Jonas Brickus, who led development of the Diagnostic Process. “The survey questions are designed to characterize the client and the conditions they are in at the moment of transfer. That allows us to address concerns up front, surface hidden complexity and eliminate delays and rework down the line.”

Developed in collaboration with clients who had recently completed servicing transfers, the Diagnostic Process reflects factors identified as most consequential to onboarding outcomes. DMI clients report that completing the diagnostic early helps establish more realistic timelines and increased internal alignment. DMI will continue refining the Diagnostic Process based on client input and implementation experience.

“Better preparation at the start of a servicing relationship changes what the rest of onboarding looks like,” said Senior Vice President Matt Budy. “The Diagnostic Process reflects a straightforward idea: that asking the right questions early, and acting on the answers, leads to better outcomes for lenders and their borrowers.”

Learn more about DMI’s onboarding process and servicing support for commercial banks, credit unions, IMBs, MSR investors and housing finance agencies: https://www.dovenmuehle.com/.

About Dovenmuehle

Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Ill.) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans, as well as loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://dovenmuehle.com.

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ScentFest SF, the West Coast’s First International Consumer Fragrance Festival, Opens at Fort Mason June 26-28

More than 110 fragrance houses, the Osmothèque's 4,000-year archive including the original 1921 Chanel No. 5, and a Scent Sessions program presented by Amouage with creative director Renaud Salmon and Kayali founder Mona Kattan

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ScentFest SF, the West Coast’s first international consumer fragrance festival, opens June 26 to 28, 2026 at the Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Founded by Sebastian Jara, creator of The Perfume Guy on YouTube, the inaugural three-day festival gathers more than 110 fragrance houses from around the world, the traveling archive of the Osmothèque, and a program of talks featuring some of the most recognized names in perfumery, all built for the public rather than the trade.

Image caption: ScentFest SF, the West Coast’s first international consumer fragrance festival, June 26-28, 2026 at the Gateway Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. (Image courtesy ScentFest SF)

The centerpiece is the Osmothèque, the world’s largest fragrance archive, based at Versailles, France. For the first time, it will present its historic scents at a US consumer festival: 25 fragrances spanning nearly 4,000 years. The journey begins with Kyphi, the sacred scent of ancient Egypt, and runs through the cologne Napoleon wore, Houbigant’s Fougère Royale of 1884, widely called the birth of modern perfumery, and the original 1921 formula of Chanel No. 5 as Ernest Beaux first composed it. Among the rarest are Coty’s Chypre (1917), the perfume that named an entire fragrance family, and Jacques Fath’s Iris Gris (1947), a lost masterpiece collectors treat as a holy grail. Most are no longer made and survive almost nowhere else, making this a once-in-a-lifetime chance to smell them.

The festival’s Scent Sessions program, presented by the luxury house Amouage, brings three days of talks and panels featuring marquee names from across the industry. Amouage creative director Renaud Salmon headlines, joined in a Saturday rapid-fire session by Mona Kattan, founder of Kayali. Master perfumer Christophe Laudamiel, a live smelling of original historic formulas led by the Osmothèque’s Thomas Fontaine, and dozens of perfumers, brand founders, and critics round out a program on the art, craft, and culture of perfumery.

On the festival floor, the more than 110 houses range from established names to independent perfumers found in no department store, and nearly all sell on-site, so a scent discovered is a scent to take home that day. At the Algorithmic Perfumery station from EveryHuman, visitors answer a few questions and an AI composes a personal fragrance, blended and bottled on the spot (a custom 5ml bottle is $25).

“For one weekend, the public gets to walk into a world that usually stays behind the closed doors of the trade,” said Sebastian Jara, founder of ScentFest SF. “You can smell 4,000 years of perfume history, meet the people behind the bottles, and leave with a scent made just for you.”

The timing is deliberate. ScentFest SF caps a remarkable week for fragrance in Northern California, following the World Perfumery Congress in Monterey (June 23 to 25) and the Business of Beauty Global Forum in Napa Valley (June 24 to 26). It is the one part of that week made for the public.

ScentFest SF is open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. each day; press, industry, and VIP pass holders enter at 10 a.m. General admission is $49 for a single day or $139 for a three-day pass. Tickets and the full schedule are at https://scentfestsf.com/.

ABOUT SCENTFEST SF

ScentFest SF is the West Coast’s first international consumer fragrance festival, June 26 to 28, 2026 at the Gateway Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. Founded by Sebastian Jara of The Perfume Guy, it features more than 110 fragrance brands, the Osmothèque, the Algorithmic Perfumery experience from EveryHuman, and the Scent Sessions program presented by Amouage. Tickets at https://scentfestsf.com/.

ABOUT THE OSMOTHÈQUE

Founded at Versailles, France in 1990 by master perfumer Jean Kerleo, the Osmothèque is the world’s largest fragrance archive, preserving more than 4,000 perfumes from antiquity to the present, including some 800 no longer produced, under strict temperature and atmospheric controls. Learn more: https://www.osmotheque.fr/en/.

MEDIA AND BRAND CONTACT INFO:

Media contact: Tom Schroeder, Media Coordinator, ScentFest SF, tom@scentfestsf.media, 408.315.1909

Brand contact: R. Randall Schroeder, Brand Manager, randall@theperfumeguy.net, 415.596.9000

Editor’s note: A video introduction to ScentFest SF, hosted by founder Sebastian Jara, is at https://youtu.be/LBvPAP6zZ90.

High-resolution images and interviews are available on request from Tom Schroeder (tom@scentfestsf.media).

Follow the festival on Instagram (@scentfestsf), Facebook (https://facebook.com/ScentFestSF), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/@ThePerfumeGuy).

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Christian Navarro Returns to Los Angeles with New Concept: christian’s Wine Bar & Restaurant Set to Open at Iconic HBO Building on Sunset Blvd.

At the heart of christian's is an exceptional menu crafted by an all-star team led by Chef Alan Martinez

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Renowned wine and hospitality guru Christian Navarro, celebrated for transforming Wally’s from a beloved neighborhood shop (founded in 1968) into one of North America’s premier wine, spirits, and dining destinations. Navarro joined Wally’s in 1991, partnering with founder Steve Wallace to evolve it into a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner. In 2013, he pioneered the innovative hybrid format by blending fine retail, cheese shop, and elegant restaurant dining. With locations in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Las Vegas. Now he is thrilled to return to his hometown of Los Angeles with his latest standalone venture: “christian’s” Wine Bar & Restaurant.

Photo caption: christian’s Wine Bar & Restaurant Set to Open at Iconic HBO Building on Sunset Blvd.

This new venture marks Navarro’s triumphant return after two years designing high-end restaurants, clubs, bars, and kiosks nationwide for the global entertainment powerhouse Oak View Group (OVG). Situated at the famous HBO building on Sunset Blvd (9000 Sunset Blvd), this intimate, world-class wine bar and restaurant blends California-fresh ingredients with elegant French influences, delivering a refined yet approachable dining experience.

At the heart of christian’s is an exceptional menu crafted by an all-star team led by Chef Alan Martinez, a longtime collaborator from Navarro’s Wally’s days. The menu features an abundant variety of vibrant, market-driven salads bursting with seasonal produce, alongside indulgent fondue — ideal for sharing with groups and friends. Highlights include a signature grill kitchen where premium steaks and meats are cooked over live coals and select woods, imparting deep, smoky flavors that elevate every dish.

Complementing the food is a robust beverage program showcasing 80 wines by the glass, curated from around the world to pair perfectly with the cuisine. The space invites relaxation with an enchanting outdoor dining area; a secret garden patio oasis that feels like a hidden retreat amid the energy of Sunset Blvd.

True to Navarro’s legacy of making exceptional wines accessible, christian’s extends its renowned online offerings via navarroswine.com. Diners can take home favorite bottles after their meal, arrange case deliveries, or send curated wine gifts nationwide. The same premium service applies to gourmet foods, including prime steaks, caviar, and other specialties shipped directly to homes across the country.

Christian’s Wine Bar & Restaurant invites friends, fans, and food lovers to discover Navarro’s vision of elevated, joyful dining in the heart of Los Angeles.

Visit the website to learn more: https://christianswinebarandrestaurant.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/christians.restaurant.official/

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ABOUT CHRISTIAN NAVARRO

Christian Navarro is one of the most influential wine industry leaders on the planet. Christian currently is partnering with Oak View Group a global Venue, entertainment, and sports company to bring fine wine, great food and luxury to OVG worldwide. Christian was President & Principal of Wally’s, the luxury retail/restaurant operation revered by wine & food aficionados around the globe. He began with Wally’s in the early 90’s when it was a L.A. based, neighborhood wine shop. As a partner, Christian has transformed the brand into a world-class, hybrid concept that includes a fine wine retail store and specialty cheese shop encompassed by an elegant, relaxed restaurant setting. Navarro created and built Wally’s Beverly Hills, Wally’s Santa Monica and Wally’s Las Vegas. Navarro led Wally’s to multiple Grand Awards for one of the countries finest wine lists by The Wine Spectator, has won multiple awards for best restaurant in Beverly Hills, Named “The Wine Therapist to the Stars” by The New York Times, Christian’s clients include the most powerful players in the financial, political, art, media, and entertainment world.

In addition to running his wine and food dynasty, Christian is a regular contributor and featured in over 75 significant publications, podcasts, tv segments, and films including Robb Report, Wine Spectator, Vanity Fair, Forbes, Food & Wine, Bob Pittman’s Math and Magic, and has made appearances in popular films such as “Sour Grapes,” Christian has also been named one of the top 100 wine personalities in the World by American Express. In addition, Christian has interviewed on IG numerous celebrities such as Eva Longoria, Mary J Blige, Ian Somerhalder, Wolfgang Puck, Steven Soderberg, Kyle Maclachlan, Nobu Matsuhisa, and more.

Christian’s unrivaled savvy and success in the wine and food industry has also enabled him to develop key partnerships with powerful corporations including Christie’s, Delta Airlines, el Cristiano Tequila and The Four Seasons hotel group. Christian created The Maui Four Seasons Food and Wine Festival named The best Food and Wine Festival by Robb Report. Christian is extremely passionate about giving back to the community and, specifically, works hard to mentor youth and help them fulfill their dreams. He serves on the board of Food on Foot, a nonprofit dedicated to providing the homeless with meals, improving their lives, by education, finding them permanent housing, and ending the hunger crisis that plagues our country. He is also deeply involved in bettering public education with the Santa Monica Malibu Education Foundation. For more information on Christian Navarro follow @christianeduardonavarro on Instagram and Facebook.

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U.S. Air Force Veteran and Former Firefighter/EMT Launches Floor Coverings International in Midtown Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga., June 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floor Coverings International® has opened a Mobile Flooring Showroom® in Midtown Atlanta, owned and led by local U.S. Air Force veteran, former firefighter/EMT, and longtime service professional James D. Berry. The new location serves Buckhead, Druid Hills, Sandy Springs, and Vinings, bringing convenient, consultative flooring experience directly to homeowners.

Image caption: Local U.S. Air Force veteran and former firefighter/EMT James D. Berry is the new owner of Floor Coverings International of Midtown Atlanta serving Buckhead, Druid Hills, Sandy Springs, and Vinings, GA. A Mobile Flooring Showroom, stocked with thousands of flooring samples comes to customers’ doors.

Berry’s business offers in-home design guidance, curated product selections, and project coordination across popular flooring categories such as luxury vinyl, hardwood, laminate, carpet, tile, and more—helping customers compare options in their own space and lighting for more confident decisions.

“After years in careers centered on protecting and supporting others, I wanted to build a business with the same mission—show up prepared, listen carefully, and deliver on what I promise,” said Berry. “Flooring is one of the most visible, high impact upgrades a homeowner can make. My goal is to make the process easier, clearer, and more comfortable from start to finish.

Instead of asking customers to make decisions under store lighting and limited samples, Berry’s team meets clients at home with a mobile showroom, bringing flooring choices to the door. This approach supports better selection, smoother planning, and a more personalized experience—especially for busy homeowners and families.

Across the industry, homeowners continue to look for floors that balance beauty, durability, and ease of care. Waterproof laminate and luxury vinyl products remain especially popular for active households with children and pets, offering the appearance of natural wood or stone with simple cleanup. Engineered hardwood continues to appeal to those seeking a more upscale finish, while carpet remains a favorite for consumers who want softness, warmth, and comfort, particularly in updated flat-pile, textured and patterned styles. Sustainable flooring products made with eco-friendly materials are also drawing interest from buyers who want attractive options with a lighter environmental footprint.

Berry’s background includes service overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Uzbekistan and Djibouti in support of U.S. Armed Forces. He also served as a local firefighter/EMT and holds a bachelor’s degree in human services and a master’s in cyber diplomacy. Previously, he was a co-owner of a non-medical home care agency, building a solid foundation in customer care, operations, and trust-based service.

As a black, veteran-owned local business, Berry says his company is committed to professionalism, responsiveness, and delivering elevated customer experience.

To learn more, visit https://floorcoveringsinternational.com/locations/us/ga/midtown-atlanta / or call 470-944-6688.

About Floor Coverings International

Floor Coverings International® is the #1 flooring franchise in North America with over 300 locations between the U.S. and Canada. Known for its unique customer experience and Mobile Flooring Showroom®, the business model brings over 3000 flooring samples to the customer’s door. For more information, please go to https://floorcoveringsinternational.com/.

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EnergyCAP Announces Watts Chat: Instant Answers from the Utility Data that Energy Teams Already Trust

The newest Watts AI capability gives energy, sustainability, facilities, and finance teams the ability to ask anything and get instant answers from the validated utility data inside the EnergyCAP platform

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., June 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EnergyCAP®, the leading utility and energy management platform, today announced the launch of Watts Chat, the first generative AI capability built on the Watts AI engine. Watts Chat gives energy, sustainability, facilities, and finance teams natural-language access to their own utility data—delivering fast, accurate answers grounded in the audited, financial-grade data their organizations have relied on for decades.

Image caption: EnergyCAP Announces Watts Chat.

Energy and facilities managers work with some of the most complex operational data in any organization. The challenge is not finding useful data; it is making sense of years of bills, meters, vendors, weather, rates across buildings and projects quickly enough to make time-sensitive, cost-bearing decisions. Watts Chat changes that by allowing utilities teams to ask a question in plain language of their validated data, and get immediate answers: billing summaries, meter data, usage spikes, cost breakdowns, vendor-specific details, or export-ready charts for energy audits, all in seconds.

Unlike generic AI tools, Watts Chat is deeply integrated into each customer’s own data. It keeps the data secure and Watts AI gets smarter based on the structure and context already built into EnergyCAP. For large portfolios, that means troubleshooting in seconds instead of hours. For newer energy managers, it means getting to the right answer without multiple clicks. And for experienced practitioners, it means spending more time acting on insights and less time searching for them.

“Energy and utility managers deal with an enormous amount of complexity. Across accounts, meters, bill details, interval data, site info, carbon factors, and more, EnergyCAP has the data to answer almost any question our customers have. EnergyCAP has always provided the best path to that data, and Watts AI and Watts Chat now make this dramatically easier. It combines decades of energy intelligence and customers’ own validated data, so teams can spend their time on the work that matters,” said Shawn Lankton, CEO, EnergyCAP.

Developed over a year including a six-month beta program, Watts Chat has been validated with customers across multiple industries. The results Watts Chat delivers demonstrate both the breadth and the depth of decision-ready data; customers reported saving dozens of hours each month with Watts, and the highest-rated use cases reflect the daily work of utility teams: comparing usage and cost across portfolios, surfacing details instantly, and quickly answering questions from leadership and other teams.

“For quick internal information, Watts Chat is much faster. It summarizes the data, highlights key takeaways, and helps me think about what to check next. This gives me the starting point I need so I can focus on what the data is telling me,” said Michele M., Energy Management Analyst, Miami-Dade County.

Watts Chat is available now to all EnergyCAP customers as part of their existing software license.

Watts Chat is the first of many exciting new capabilities that Watts AI will deliver. EnergyCAP will share additional product enhancements and offerings later this year at the 20th annual conference, Catalyst Converge (September 14–16, 2026).

About EnergyCAP

EnergyCAP is the leading utility and energy management platform, trusted by more than 750 organizations and tracking more than $100 billion in utility bill value annually. EnergyCAP combines four decades of energy management expertise with purpose-built automation and AI to turn complex utility, energy, and emissions data into faster answers, fewer errors, and lower costs. For more information, visit the Watts AI product page.

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International Collectors Tariff Soccer Ball Levels the Pitch – You, Too, Can Play Hardball!

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Wicked West Productions, Inc. announces the launch of The International Collectors Tariff Ball, a unique soccer ball that offers disappointed World Cup fans an inexpensive and satirical way to vent their frustrations with a World Cup that is off limits to so many of its loyal supporters. The International Collectors Tariff Ball features tariff percentage numbers including 39, 15, and 145 printed in white, yellow and red on the black pentagons of the ball’s classic black and white design; it also repeats the phrase, “Level the Pitch,” across the white hexagons.

Image caption: Image Caption: Sample information sheet included with each International Collectors Tariff Ball.

With world-wide uncertainty about tariffs and travel, many of the 4-5 billion international fans of the world’s most popular sport have been struggling to be part of this year’s World Cup festivities held in US venues in the face of insurmountable FIFA ticket prices and other costs, while costly travel and visa restrictions add to their difficulties.

The International Collectors Tariff Ball is available now on Amazon in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil for those who want to express their frustration, as a gift for soccer fans and collectors or anyone with a wicked sense of humor. The video is in English in the U.S., in English and French in Canada, in Spanish and Portuguese on Amazon in Mexico and Brazil respectively.

See our U.S. landing page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVGKQVNQ

According to Wicked West owner Lynda West, “I was living in Italy when they won the World Cup in 2006, and I will never forget the unbelievably joyful celebration. With the financial chaos of today’s tariff wars, I realized how seriously this can now impact fans of the beautiful game.”

Humor aside, the International Collectors Tariff Ball is a standard size 5 soccer ball, built for everyday use on grass, artificial turf or pavement; it’s got a classic 32-panel design, and its durable machine-stitched PU cover and butyl bladder ensure optimal air retention and bounce. Reinforced seams provide long-lasting use. Included in the box is a 6-inch pump and needle (located inside pump).

ABOUT WICKED WEST PRODUCTIONS, INC.

Wicked West Productions is a boutique production company with film and music video credits, including “Disorderlies” (Warner Bros), “Who’s the Man” (New Line), as well as “Krush Groove,” and years of arena tours beginning with the original Swatch Watch NYC Fresh Festival starring hip hop legends Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Salt ‘n’ Pepa, and the Fat Boys. Wicked West managed and developed the careers of the Fat Boys, Ed Lover & Doctor Dre (YO!MTV RAPS and HOT 97 Radio), DJ Skribble (MTV’s DJ on Spring Breaks, TRL, The Grind, etc.), as well as Fatman Scoop and Shanda of MTV’s “Man and Wife” series. In 2018, Wicked West produced the YO!MTV Raps 30th Anniversary Experience show at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

Wicked West Productions also manages the career of on-air sports analyst, JR Jackson, (JR SportBrief Show/ CBS radio) and is the founder with him of JR SportBrief Productions and SportBrief AI Solutions.

Wicked West Productions, Inc.
New York, N.Y.
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Martin Jarvis Releases New Novel ‘The Other Bach: The Mysterious Magdalena Wilcke’

DARWIN, Australia, June 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Martin W. B. Jarvis OAM CM, Ph.D., has published a new historical novel titled “The Other Bach: The Mysterious Magdalena Wilcke” (ISBN 978-1834380001; released through Tellwell Publishing May 2026), which explores the life of Johann Sebastian Bach’s second wife, Anna Magdalena Wilcke.

Image caption: Martin Jarvis Releases New Novel “The Other Bach: The Mysterious Magdalena Wilcke.”

The book blends historical fiction with Jarvis’s long-standing interest in eighteenth-century music manuscripts and forensic document analysis. It focuses on Anna Magdalena’s background as a professional musician before her marriage to Bach in 1721, and considers her proximity to the creative and musical work of the Bach household.

In describing the project, Jarvis said: “Anna Magdalena Wilcke became Bach’s second wife in 1721. She was a trained and highly regarded musician at the Köthen court. The novel is an attempt to imagine her world and her possible role in the music around her.”

The novel draws loosely on Jarvis’s earlier academic work in forensic handwriting examination of music manuscripts attributed to Bach, including the Six Unaccompanied Cello Suites. His research formed the basis of his Ph.D. and has been the subject of a BBC documentary, “Written by Mrs. Bach – Music Under the Microscope.”

Jarvis says the novel is not intended as a definitive historical claim, but rather as a fictional exploration of gaps in the historical record, particularly around women whose contributions to music history are not well documented.

The book also reflects on the broader issue of how women in music have often been under-documented in historical sources, especially in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Dr. Jarvis is a Professorial Fellow at Charles Darwin University in Australia. His background is in music performance and forensic document examination, and he has previously served as an expert witness in legal proceedings.

“The Other Bach: The Mysterious Magdalena Wilcke” is available now.

BOOK SUMMARY:
Author: Martin Jarvis
Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca
Buy Link: https://a.co/d/00jHFcWs
Genre: Historical Fiction
Released: May, 2026
PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 978-1834380001
Publisher: Tellwell (https://tellwell.ca/)

NEWS SOURCE: Tellwell Publishing

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As West Coast Architect Fees Soar, Sierra Log and Timber Disrupts Custom Home Market with $950 Flat-Rate 3D Drafting Solution

CHICO, Calif., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With West Coast architectural fees climbing to historic highs, standard residential design services are rapidly becoming cost-prohibitive for middle-class homebuilders. In a direct bid to dismantle this financial bottleneck, California-based manufacturer Sierra Log and Timber today announced the rollout of a flat-rate $950 custom 3D architectural drafting program available across its digital footprint at loghomefloorplans.shop.

Image caption: Model ADU1200/1670. A Red Cedar 6×10 timber design using the Smart Build Bonus System for the roof system enabling a 470 sq ft bonus room area. 1200 sq ft footprint with a 470 sq ft bonus loft = 1670 sq ft.

Traditionally, custom home planning requires a major upfront financial gamble. Standard regional architecture firms routinely charge between 8% to 15% of total projected construction costs—or demand $5,000 to $15,000 upfront – just to produce initial concept layout sketches. This financial barrier has left thousands of Western property owners locked out of the market, paralyzed by high interest rates and the fear of the unknown before they can even secure accurate local builder estimates.

“The traditional home design process is fundamentally broken for today’s economy,” said Larry Trimboli, founder of Sierra Log and Timber. “Homeowners shouldn’t have to risk $10,000 of their savings just to see if a house layout will fit their land or their budget. By utilizing our direct-from-the-mill digital drafting system, we are absorbing that upfront financial risk for our clients. For $950, we give them a hyper-realistic, code-viable 3D model that acts as their financial shield against construction cost inflation.”

Sierra Log and Timber’s new programmatic release completely rewrites the pre-construction timeline. For a flat fee of $950, property owners can submit their custom home ideas, site parameters, or raw sketches to an in-house drafting team. The company then develops a complete, fully customized 3D architectural study set from scratch, tailored perfectly to the client’s specific acreage or suburban parcel.

Crucially, these custom 3D design sets give buyers the exact asset they need to break the market freeze: total cost certainty. Instead of guessing at material and trade costs, clients can take their finished 3D study sets directly to local general contractors, subcontractors, and construction lenders to secure guaranteed, itemized bids before committing to a major long-term loan.

The flat-rate custom 3D design program is optimized specifically for the company’s core Western footprint, covering California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Colorado, and Montana. The program applies seamlessly across Sierra Log & Timber’s extensive engineering categories, including its premium solid Red Cedar log packages, modern heavy-timber frames, barndominiums, and the newly launched ADU 750 fee-exempt secondary dwelling series.

To ensure complete design flexibility, the flat rate includes full architectural revisions of windows, doors, interior partition walls, and rooflines to match local county zoning, snow load, and wind engineering requirements.

Property owners looking to bypass traditional architectural markups and lock down real pre-construction numbers can claim a custom 3D drafting slot directly at: https://loghomefloorplans.shop/.

ABOUT SIERRA LOG AND TIMBER:

Based in Chico, California, Sierra Log and Timber is a premier manufacturer of mill-direct solid Red Cedar log homes, cabins, barndominiums, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), providing premium structural packages and advanced 3D digital drafting services nationwide. Learn more at: https://sierralogandtimber.com/.

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‘Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within’ Launches as New Military Sci-Fi Thriller Inspired by UFO Narratives, Space Command Myths, and Deep Space Conflict Themes

New novel by commercial pilot David Brandon explores classified space command, interstellar warfare, and long-circulated online theories including Solar Warden secret space program narratives

FORT MYERS, Fla., June 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within” (ISBN: 978-1834380247), released March 27, 2026, through Tellwell Publishing, is a new military science fiction novel by pilot and flight instructor David Brandon. The book launches into a cultural moment marked by renewed global interest in UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena), government transparency discussions, and science fiction storytelling inspired by aerospace and extraterrestrial themes.

Image caption: “Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within” Launches as New Military Sci-Fi Thriller.

The novel follows U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot Dan Russell, who is recruited into a highly classified Space Command program and given just one week to decide whether to enter a secret three-year commitment involving advanced spacecraft operations. Upon entering training, Russell meets Katrina, a Russian fighter pilot, and the two form a relationship that becomes increasingly strained as they uncover the reality of their mission.

As the story unfolds, the pair discover that a covert military space division, referred to in the narrative as Solar Warden—is engaged in an escalating conflict involving an alien presence operating within Saturn’s rings, known as the Galactic Council. Faced with revelations that challenge their understanding of allegiance, command structure, and reality itself, they begin to question whether they are fighting on the correct side of an interstellar war.

Brandon’s novel is inspired by long-circulated online narratives surrounding secret space program theories, including the Solar Warden secret space program theories, reimagined through a military science fiction lens that blends psychological tension, romance, and speculative aerospace technology.

A commercial pilot and former flight school owner, Brandon draws from his aviation background and long-standing interest in both aerospace systems and science fiction storytelling to create a grounded yet expansive narrative.

The release comes amid continued public and cultural interest in unidentified aerial phenomena, reflected in ongoing UAP discussions, congressional hearings, and studies conducted by defense and space agencies. This growing fascination has also been strongly represented in contemporary film, television, and documentary filmmaking, where creators continue to explore first contact scenarios, classified aerospace programs, and unexplained aerial encounters as enduring subjects of public curiosity.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: David Brandon

Contact: AuthorPress@tellwell.ca

Website: https://ringsofsaturn.ca

Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1834380243

Genre: Science Fiction

Released: March 3, 2026

PAPERBACK ISBN: 9781834380247

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://www.tellwellpublishing.com/ )

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NEWS SOURCE: Tellwell Publishing

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Ling Launches Comprehensive Macedonian Language Course with Native-Speaker Audio

New course addresses growing demand from heritage learners, digital nomads, travelers, and language enthusiasts worldwide

CHIANG MAI, Thailand, June 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ling, the language learning platform offering courses in more than 70 languages, today announced the launch of its complete Macedonian language course, now available globally on web, iOS, and Android. The course features professionally recorded audio from native Macedonian speakers throughout the curriculum, supporting authentic pronunciation and listening comprehension.

Image caption: Ling launches full Macedonian course.

The launch expands Ling’s portfolio of lesser-taught language offerings and addresses a longstanding gap in the language-learning market, where Macedonian has remained largely unavailable on major language-learning platforms.

Spoken by approximately two million people worldwide, Macedonian is attracting increasing interest from a diverse range of learners, including members of the Macedonian diaspora seeking to reconnect with their heritage, remote workers relocating to North Macedonia, travelers exploring the Balkans, and language learners interested in Slavic languages.

Several factors are contributing to growing interest in the language:

Expanding Macedonian diaspora communities in countries including Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Rapid growth in North Macedonia’s digital nomad ecosystem, particularly in Skopje.
Increasing international tourism supported by expanded air connectivity from Western Europe.
Continued economic and political integration efforts with the European Union.
Growing interest in Slavic language study, where Macedonian serves as a useful entry point for related languages.

“Macedonian is a language many people have wanted to learn for years, but quality learning resources have been limited,” said Simon Bacher, CEO and Co-Founder of Ling. “We’ve heard from heritage learners, long-term travelers, and digital nomads who wanted a structured way to learn the language. Providing authentic native-speaker audio was a key priority because pronunciation and listening skills are essential parts of language acquisition.”

The Macedonian course includes vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, speaking, and interactive dialogue exercises designed to help learners build practical communication skills. As with all Ling courses, lessons are delivered through short, gamified learning modules intended to support daily practice and long-term retention.

The course is available immediately through Ling’s web platform and mobile applications.

ABOUT LING

Ling is a language learning platform offering courses in more than 70 languages, including both widely spoken and lesser-taught languages that are often underserved by mainstream educational technology platforms. Through interactive lessons, native-speaker audio, real-life dialogues, and cultural insights, Ling helps learners develop practical language skills for travel, work, heritage connection, and personal growth.

For more information, visit: https://ling-app.com/

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SnapFresh Introduces 2026 40V 17-Inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower for Residential Lawn Care

The cordless mower features dual 5.0Ah batteries, a brushless motor and 2-in-1 mulching and bagging functionality

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SnapFresh from Ningbo Winbay Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled its 2026 40V 17-inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower as part of the brand’s latest outdoor power equipment lineup, offering homeowners a gas-free lawn maintenance solution with cutting performance comparable to a traditional 150cc gas mower. The mower is currently available on Amazon.

Image caption: SnapFresh Introduces 2026 40V 17-Inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower for Residential Lawn Care.

Powered by a high-efficiency brushless motor and a 17-inch cutting deck, the SnapFresh 40V mower is engineered to deliver strong cutting performance for residential lawn care. According to the company, a redesigned blade system improves cutting efficiency by up to 30% and grass collection performance by up to 50% compared to conventional designs, helping homeowners complete mowing tasks more efficiently.

The mower includes two 5.0Ah lithium-ion batteries and a fast charger, providing up to 45 minutes of runtime and coverage for up to one-third acre on a single charge, according to the company. The dual-battery system offers 25% greater battery capacity than the previous generation.

The SnapFresh 40V mower features six cutting height settings ranging from 1 inch to 3 inches, adjustable through a one-hand control system. Users may choose between bagging and mulching modes depending on lawn conditions and maintenance preferences.

Additional Product Features

17-inch cutting deck
40V power system (2 x 20V batteries)
Two 5.0Ah lithium-ion batteries with fast charger included
Up to 45 minutes runtime and coverage up to one-third acre
45-liter grass collection bag
Six cutting height settings (1 inch to 3 inches)
Brushless motor
2-in-1 bagging and mulching functionality
Push-button start with safety lock
Foldable handle for compact storage

The mower features a lightweight, compact design intended to improve maneuverability and simplify storage in garages, sheds and smaller residential spaces.

The SnapFresh 40V 17-inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower is available now on Amazon.

ABOUT SNAPFRESH

SnapFresh develops cordless outdoor power equipment designed to simplify residential yard maintenance. The company offers a range of products including lawn mowers, leaf blowers, pruning tools and related outdoor equipment focused on lightweight design, ease of use and practical performance for homeowners. More information is available at https://snapfreshtools.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT
Ricky Li
Brand Manager | SnapFresh Tools
Ningbo Winbay Technology Co., Ltd.
Phone: +86-152-7591-3533
Email: ricky@snapfreshtools.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ricky-li-b4bb57370

NEWS SOURCE: Ningbo Winbay Technology Co., Ltd.

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OptiFunder Launches OptiExchange, Connecting Lenders to Trusted Industry Solutions

ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 18, 2026 (SENDPRESS NEWSWIRE) — OptiFunder today announced the launch of OptiExchange, a partner network designed to connect mortgage lenders with a curated ecosystem of technology providers, warehouse and capital partners, and service solutions across mortgage lending.

Image caption: OptiExchange Partner Marketplace – Where Lenders Find Trusted Solutions.

OptiExchange enables seamless connectivity between systems and stakeholders helping lenders reduce operational friction, improve transparency, and scale more efficiently. The network includes partners across key categories such as loan origination systems, warehouse lenders, investors, core banking platforms, fraud solutions, FedWire, document custodians, and eVault services. Today, OptiFunder supports 150+ mortgage originators, 60+ integrations, and over 2,500 automated touchpoints.

“Lenders today need more than individual point solutions; they need a connected ecosystem,” said Brian Abbott, Chief Strategy Officer at OptiFunder. “OptiExchange brings together best-in-class partners in one integrated network, making it easier for lenders to access the tools and relationships they need to operate and grow.”

By joining OptiExchange, partners gain access to a growing network of lenders, making it easier to build new relationships. For warehouse banks specifically, OptiExchange strengthens client relationships by integrating funding workflows, and offers greater exposure to originators active within the network.

“OptiExchange reflects our commitment to building a more open and collaborative ecosystem,” added Abbott. “By bringing together leading solutions and simplifying connectivity, we’re helping our partners and lenders move faster, operate smarter, and deliver better outcomes.”

To learn more about becoming a partner in the OptiExchange, visit: https://www.optifunder.com/optiexchange

ABOUT OPTIFUNDER

OptiFunder is connecting the mortgage warehouse industry through its purpose-built warehouse management platforms: Genesis by OptiFunder for mortgage originators and Greyhound by OptiFunder for warehouse lenders. Together, these platforms digitize and connect the full lifecycle of a warehouse loan – from funding through sale to the capital markets – bringing all stakeholders into a single, transparent ecosystem. By integrating originators, LOS systems, warehouse lenders, investors, core banking platforms, fraud solutions, FedWire, document custodians, and eVault services through secure connections, OptiFunder eliminates manual processes, reduces risk, and creates a more efficient, consistent, and reliable warehouse lending experience for the entire industry.

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