Destin’s New Gourmet Market: AJ’s Rocking L Specialty Meats and Gourmet Market

DESTIN, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Alan Laird, owner of four of AJ’s restaurants along Florida’s Gulf Coast, is excited to announce his latest business concept to join the AJ family. From reef to range, AJ’s Rocking L – Specialty Meats and Gourmet Market is Destin’s only privately-owned specialty meat and gourmet market. It’s now open in the heart of Destin at Shoreline Village Mall at 872 Highway 98 E. Unit #19 and features grass-fed black angus and Wagyu beef.Alan Laird, owner of four of AJ’s restaurants along Florida’s Gulf Coast, is excited to announce his latest business concept to join the AJ family. From reef to range, AJ’s Rocking L – Specialty Meats and Gourmet Market is Destin’s only privately-owned specialty meat and gourmet market. It’s now open in the heart of Destin at Shoreline Village Mall at 872 Highway 98 E. Unit #19 and features grass-fed black angus and Wagyu beef.

New book celebrates the magic of adoption and diversity through creative storytelling

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Adam Swain Ferguson, founder, Purple Fox Entertainment, is a creative producer and author. His new book release, “Love Without Wings: An Adoption Fairytale” (ISBN: 979-8986768014), was inspired by a true story – his own story – and celebrates diverse families made complete through adoption. It’s scheduled to be released during National Adoption Month on November 19, National Adoption Day.

Click n’ Close launches proprietary SmartBuy loan suite to provide low- and moderate-income homebuyers with more affordable mortgage options

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, announces it has launched SmartBuy, a suite of loan programs designed to give low and moderate-income (LMI) homebuyers an advantage in today’s heightened mortgage interest rate environment.

Voluspa and Domaine Carneros by Taittinger welcome the holiday season with the Sparkling Cuvée Candle and Sparkling Wine duo

NAPA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Two iconic California-based handcrafted brands come together this holiday season with the release of the limited edition “Sparkling Cuvée” Signature Duo, featuring a luxuriously scented Voluspa candle and Sparkling Wine by the ever-elegant Domaine Carneros by Taittinger, paired in holiday gift packaging. Artisans of the senses, Voluspa and Domaine Carneros worked closely to accent the aromas of pink grapefruit and stone fruits found in the sparkling wine in the newest candle in the Voluspa portfolio

Beyond Benign Launches Initiative to Support Green Chemistry Educators at Minority-Serving Higher Education Institutions

WILMINGTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ — Beyond Benign announced a new Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Initiative, designed to provide green chemistry educational support for faculty and students at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). Being built and executed in collaboration with MSIs, the initiative is intended to ensure the next generation of world-class chemists and scientific leaders are reflective of the diversity of the global community and prepared to address sustainability through chemistry.

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

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

New Animation Project Tackles Misinformation, Vaccines for Media Literacy Week

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

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

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

New ‘Ready Now’ Podcast Features Survivors, Experts

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

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

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

SecuGen Releases Hamster Pro Trio for Multi-factor Authentication

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Hamster Pro Trio, a multi-factor authentication device that contains an FBI-certified FAP 20 fingerprint reader and both contact and contactless smart card readers.

First Novel the Story of a Boy Who Takes a Risky Dare to Prove Himself

MILTON, Del. /ScoopCloud/ — Veteran financial author Robert Stowe England announced today the release of his debut novel, “A Secret Revealed” (ISBN 978-1954682351), published by J2B Publishing of Pomfret, Maryland. It tells the story of Dean Farley, a young boy growing up in post-World War II America trying to gain confidence in himself by earning the respect of his parents and peers.

FormFree releases Residual Income Knowledge Index, an intelligent new system for assessing borrowers’ Ability to Pay, to lenders nationwide

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — FormFree today announced the general availability of its Residual Income Knowledge Index, or RIKI. RIKI is an innovative method for measuring consumers’ Ability-to-Pay (ATP) for mortgages and other loans based on monthly income and spending. When paired with traditional credit scoring models, RIKI offers lenders a more complete understanding of consumers’ creditworthiness and creates homeownership opportunities for those with little to no credit history.

Mossy Oak Bottomland and Country DNA Featured on MAGLITE XL50 Flashlights

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Since 1979, MAG Instrument has manufactured its quality, innovative MAGLITE® flashlights to meet the lighting and safety needs of outdoors enthusiasts, law enforcement, firefighters, military, mechanics, construction workers, and more. Mossy Oak and Maglite are pleased to announce Mossy Oak camouflage patterns are now available on the Maglite XL50 LED 3-Cell AAA mini flashlight.

HitPaw Launches Mac Version of Video Enhancer to Improve the Video Quality

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — HitPaw, a company providing the best digital creation tools, today releases the video enhancement software – HitPaw Video Enhancer Mac. Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), HitPaw Video Enhancer Mac upscales videos automatically for a variety of uses and provides a novel way to lessen noise, pixels, and overexposure brought on by subpar cameras and poor lighting.

Launch of a New Monthly Magazine – ‘A Journal of Human Understanding’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Announcing the launch of a new monthly magazine, HumanNature.org, dedicated to exploring human nature in all its gory and subtlest aspects, through short stories, new characters, reader feedback, and cartoons illustrative of human nature-like holding a mirror to humanity.

A State-Of-The-Art Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) Launched by Planet Defense LLC in Stafford County, Virginia

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — The creation and implementation of a state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) that is a core element of the Virginia Smart Community Testbed based in Stafford County, Virginia, was announced today by Planet Defense LLC and its government and industry partners. Planet Defense LLC is a global cybersecurity consulting, engineering and training company headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia.

4DDiG Introduces Windows Boot Genius – Its New Multifunctional Windows Tool

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Windows update is necessary, but sometimes it comes with a black screen, a system stuck in repair mode or an operating system breakdown. Here Tenorshare 4DDiG comes to the rescue with its newly launched Windows Boot Genius. No matter what OS problems, booting issues, or other computer problems arise, it provides users with all kinds of practical solutions.

New Memoir on Picasso Makes a Number of Extraordinary Claims

CHATEAUGUAY, Quebec /ScoopCloud/ — It would appear that Picasso and his famous model, Marie-Thérèse Walter, both went to their graves during the seventies with a rather ominous secret on their conscience, according to Marc Poissant, author of the new memoir, “Picasso and Marie-Thérèse Walter: The Censored Story” (ISBN: 978-0228879718).

Hudun Launches a Full-Featured WorkinTool Watermark Eraser

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Hudun, a leading software company with 9 years of experience, today releases a Full-Featured Watermark Remover – WorkinTool Watermark Eraser. With its matured AI removal technology, you can eliminate watermarks on videos and photos without blur.

New Financial Literacy Book – A Playbook for Financial Success

AKRON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ — “Escape the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyle” (ISBN: 978-1667832098), written by Larry Szeliga and published by MYOB Publishing, is a financial literacy book that offers a fresh new solution to an age-old problem. It’s not a book about how to get rich fast or how to make a million dollars, but rather a book that recounts the author’s road to financial health.

Teen Social Entrepreneur Michael C. Platt’s Cookbook ‘Michaels Desserts’ to Launch Our Tomorrow Series, Fall 2022

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Sixteen-year-old social entrepreneur Michael C. Platt’s highly anticipated cookbook “Michaels Desserts” (Mixed Media Resources; Paperback/eBook; On Sale: Nov. 1, 2022; $19.95; ISBN: 978-1684620470) will be the first title in the Our Tomorrow series published by Mixed Media Resources LLC. The food justice advocate will make his literary debut as the first of four authors in a groundbreaking series created to amplify the voices of teen activists using their gifts to make the world a better place.